Naples, 1858 Arms 5g brown lake, double impression. With traces of a third impression mainly in the left inscription, neat "Annullato" boxed cancel, clear to large margin, strong color clear showing both impressions, Very Fine, an extremely rare variety, completely unlisted in Scott and Sassone, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Sassone No. 8.
Scott No. 4 var.; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE NAPLES 1858 5 GRANA ARMS DOUBLE IMPRESSION VARIETY - UNLISTED IN BOTH SCOTT AND SASSONE. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Papal/Roman States, 1852, 1sc black on rose. Original gum, clear margins all around, hinge remnant and covered thinning at lower left (appears to be quite minor), Very Fine appearance, with 1980 P.F. certificate. Sassone No. 11.
Scott No. 11; $4,000. Scott $4,000
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Scott $4,000

Parma, 1859 Provisional Govt. 80c olive bistre. Large part original gum, large and well balanced margins, minute thin spot (trivial), otherwise Very Fine, with 2001 Sismondo certificate. Sassone No. 18.
Scott No. 16b; $8,000. Scott $8,000
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Scott $8,000