ITALY & COLONIES, ETC: Binder with the early to modern, mint & used collection to c.2013. A general collection with a few better items dotted throughout inc. a few early Italian States, 1922 Trieste Philatelic Congress set of 4 values unused SG 122/125 (offered as seen with overprints not guaranteed), 1950 Radio Conference pair mint SG 749/750 (£400), several of the 1950s high value commems. used, etc. Lot also includes various WWI occupation types, a few Italian Colonial types, mostly lower denominations plus fiscals & postmarks, etc. (Very many 100s) Cross Reference: ITALIAN STATES (Image)

MAIL TO MEXICO VIA SOUTHAMPTON; 27 Oct. 1871 EL (minor faults) 'via de Southampton' to Mexico ex Genoa franked 40c + 60c pair tied by "13" dotted grid cancels with Genoa and London d.s. and "P.P." and "4" h.s. on front. Scarce destination. Cross Reference: MEXICO (Image)