1902-24 three postcards to Italy, posted on board ships leaving Shanghai or Karadzu, Japan, each written up on pages, various markings, mostly fine, interesting group (Image)

Est.US$500

1919 "$2 DOLLARI Pechino" on 5L, surcharge type II, exceptionally well centered for this issue, fresh color, never hinged, v.f. Of the 15 (!) printed, this is certainly one of the finest, signed Diena, Raybaudi, etc., with four certificates including 1963 Alberto Diena, 1986 Raybaudi, 1968 Bolaffi and 1986 Enzo Diena (Sass.30, Euro 300,000) cat. $185000 (Cat No. 30a) (Image)

Cat. $185000, Est.US$50,000

1919 $2 on 5L blue and rose, Type III, exceptionally well centered with wide margins all around, n.h., post office fresh and v.f., with 1968 Giulio Bolaffi ("Qualita Bolaffi") and 1982 Alberto Bolaffi certificates. A rarity, undoubtedly the finest known (the ordinary 5 Lire unoverprinted Italian stamp is priced with 500% premium for perfect centering) (Sass. 29, Euro 52,500+) cat. $30000 (Cat No. 30b) (Image)

Cat. $30000, Est.US$15,000