1851-52 1cr Carmine Lion of the Medici Imperforate, a mint horizontal pair with original gum. A very rare mint pair, with clear to large margins all around and deep, rich colour, extremely fine. Ex. Siegel "Rarities of the World" 1973 sale. Accompanied by a 2012 Sergio Sismondo certificate. Sassone #4b. Rsv. $2,900. (Image)

Scott $ 20,000

1860 3 Lire Ochre Savoy Coat of Arms, unused (no gum) with large margins all around, lightly sulphuretted and very fine. A rare opportunity to acquire a major world rarity. Accompanied by a 1995 Giorgio Migliavacca (Pavia) certificate and signed on back by Alberto Diena. Rsv. $6,600. (Image)

Scott $ 110,000