23 var., 1863 15c Emmanuel II, Type I, Plate proof in black, on ungummed paper, clear to large margins, Very Fine and scarce; 2006 E Diena certificate (C.E.I. PS7, EUR8,500) (Image 2) (Image)

CV. 500-750

171-74, 1924 1L Surcharges, 5 sets, NH, F-VF (Scott $910) (Image)

CV. 350-500

290-305, 1932 5c-5L March on Rome, NH, F-VF (Scott $455; Sassone S.65, EUR550) (Image)

CV. 120-160

812E, 1950 15L Stamp Day Handpainted Essay, handpainted multicolored essay in unadopted design by noted Italy/Vatican stamp designer A. Grassellini, 160x150mm, F-VF; unique; ex-Kerr (Image)

CV. 250-300

957E, 1967 40L Monteverdi Handpainted Essay, multicolored handpainted essay of unadopted design by noted Italy/Vatican stamp designer A. Grassellini, 90x80mm, affixed to frame with hand lettering, all on 190x230mm board with plastic covering,on reverse typed sheet by Grassellini giving proposed stamp size, explanation of design, etc., Very Fine and unique; ex-Kerr (Image)

CV. 400-500

1883-88, 1992 Christopher Columbus S/S, wholesale group of 99 sets, all post office fresh and pristine. (Scott $2,995).

CV. 500-750

QY8, QY10, 1956 75L, 110L Parcel Post Authorized Delivery, PO fresh,NH, F-VF (Scott $750) (Image)

CV. 300-400

QY8, QY10, 1956 75L, 110L Parcel Post Authorized Delivery, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $750) (Image)

CV. 300-400

ITALY RETAIL STOCK. mostly 20th century mint in sales pages with many better in the popular 1930s and 1950s periods incl (mint unless otherwise noted) 48, 65, 67, 81 (2), 115-18, 201-10, 248-56 (3), 268-79 (3), 280-89 (2), 345-48 (2), 349-54 (most NH), 359-66 (2), 377-86 NH (2), 400-09 NH, 477 (2), 486-88, 495-506, 514 mint (2) and used, 539 NH, 579-80 NH (2), B17-19 (3), B30-33 (2), C3-9 (2), C10-11 (4), C23-26 (5), C34 NH (2), C35-39 NH, C42-47 (3 incl one set NH), C48-49, C84-88 NH, C95-105 (2), E19-25 NH, Q1-6, Ital Soc Rep Q1-12,etc., usual mixed condition in earlier issues incl some unused or regummed plus some typical dubious cancels in early 20th century issues, generally F-VF

CV. 2,000-3,000

'"VENETIAN REPUBLIC 1740s/1810s STAMPLESS COVERS GROUP. approx 460 stampless covers sorted by town with cancels of 42 different plus add''l courier markings, duplication in any one town will include some different postmark types or colors and ranges from 1 each (Bovolenta, Latisana, Lonato, Noventa) to 55 (Padova), better condition than usually seen and with quality of postmarks ranging from legible to strong and crisp (mostly the latter), a Fine lot (see online scans)"'

CV. 1,500-2,000

ITALY COLLECTION to 1986. to 1980s in two Scott albums, starts with a smattering of Italian States followed by strong Italy and then the "back of the book" in a second volume, premium throughout incl many of the popular 1920s/30s sets and singles incl airmails, post WW II issues incl better 1950s commems plus Trieste-A, Italian Social Rep., etc., usual mixed condition incl some classic period regum/ unused, handful of 1920s/30s dubious cancels as usual, generally F-VF, view to appreciate (see online scans)

CV. 1,500-2,000

"RATE CURRENT" STAMPLESS COVERS TO PARODI BANK. approx 340 1810s/60s stampless covers addressed mostly to the Parodi Bank in Genova, majority with a printed form for exchange rates for currencies, gold or silver in various cities, sent from various banks/ firms in Ancona, Bologna, Trieste, Rome, Torino, Palermo, Messina, Milano, Naples, Livorno, Firenze, Venice, plus Nice, London, Geneva (incl one disinfected), Vienna, Augsburg, Paris, Marseille, Lyon, variety of cancels and markings, usual mixed condition, VG-VF, an interesting group of covers well worth inspection (see online scans)

CV. 1,000-1,500

ITALY 1944/45 SOCIALIST REPUBLIC PERIOD / SAVOY MONARCHY PERIOD COVERS. 37 covers (incl one front and two documents) mostly on exhibit pages and incl various frankings (incl combinations) of "G.N.R.", Italian Socialist Republic, "P.M.", Bari "Wolf", and few cash payment (unfranked) covers, etc., note variety of uses incl registered, censored, special delivery, foreign destinations incl Germany, USA, Switzerland, etc., includes use of Socialist Rep issues in the south where never in power, variety of censor marks and handstamps, etc., generally F-VF, ideal for continuation (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image)

CV. 1,000-1,500

ITALY 1944 USES OF PARCEL POST ISSUES AS POSTAGE EXHIBIT. 37 covers or postal documents mostly on exhibit pages, includes uses for normal postage on covers incl registered, use as postage due, on unpaid letters, foreign mails to Switzerland, postal receipts, with revenues, use of detached halves, use with RSI issues, use in Montenegro during German occupation, etc., mostly F-VF (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image)

CV. 900-1,200

ITALY 1943/45 ALLIED OCCUPATION PERIOD POSTAL HISTORY EXHIBIT. 36 covers with various Italian, AMG, GMA ovpt and Allied Occupation frankings and incl a few covers with US airmail franking, nice array of postmarks, auxiliary markings, censor handstamps and tapes, soldiers mail, mixed frankings, etc., generally F-VF, a terrific collection of these with some signed and/or with certificates (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image)

CV. 800-1,200

ITALY 1944/47 USES OF REVENUE ISSUES AS POSTAGE EXHIBIT. 31 covers or postal documents with various combinations of revenue and regular postage issues plus some single frankings (and a bisect!), unaccepted as postage and charged postage due, variety of uses incl 1945 to USA from an internment camp, postal receipts, with "Vale come francobolli 0.50" overprint on a registered cover (Raybaudi cert), combinations with postage due and parcel post issues, etc., also with some regular issues used as revenues, etc., usual mixed condition, mostly F-VF, an unusual assortment (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image)

CV. 800-1,200

ITALY COLLECTION: 1862/2000. nearly all used in a Scott Specialty album, well-filled to 1980, strong in classics and includes air, dues, specials, and other "BOB" material, some significant highlights such as Used 19, 37-43, 66, 120-21, 124-25, 143-46, 162-64, 165-66, 169, 201-03, 232-38, 248-54, 258-63, 304, 359-66, 376, etc.typical mixed condition on earlies and incl some of the usual dubious cancels of the 1930s, VG-VF

CV. 750-1,000

ITALY COLLECTION, 1862/1960. classics through to back of the book, including pneumatic post complete mint, strong special deliveries, authorized deliveries, postage dues highly complete, useful occupations, etc., some typical dubious cancels in 1930s period but overall condition better than typically seen, VG-VF (see online scans)rn (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34) (Image 35) (Image 36) (Image 37) (Image 38) (Image 39) (Image 40) (Image 41) (Image 42) (Image 43) (Image 44) (Image 45) (Image 46) (Image 47) (Image 48) (Image 49) (Image)

CV. 750-1,000

'"ITALY COLLECTION, 1862-1981, attractive used collection in Minkus album, collection formed over many years with each stamp selected for freshness and quality, all appear postally used, including better singles/sets from 1930''s-40''s, owners retail of $5,550, Very Fine collection."'

CV. 750-1,000

ITALY POSTAGE DUE ISSUES USED AS POSTAGE 1940/45 EXHIBIT. 21 covers incl single frankings, combinations with other issues, Socialist Rep, etc., note 40c due + 20c due bisect on 1944 cover (signed Raybaudi), with RSI issues on 1944 cover to Switzerland, Laibach overprinted due on 1944 money order receipt, mixed franking monarchic and RSI dues on 1944 registered cover, combination with Bari "Wolf" issues on 1944 registered cover, with others on 1944 special delivery cover, with parcel post issues on 1944 special delivery cover, with monarchic (incl parcel post) and RSI issues on reg censored cover to Switzerland, applied as regular postage on destination, combination with revenue stamps on unpaid letter authorized for payment at destination, finally a few covers with ordinary postage used as postage due, mostly F-VF (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image)

CV. 500-750

ITALY POSTAL CARDS ACCUMULATION well over 2,400 postal cards, most circa 1880-1920, much duplication but showing a large range of towns, cancels, some destinations, etc., generally Fine or better, ideal for Italian postal history collector.

CV. 450-650

ITALY 1941/45 COVERS WITH "NON-POSTAL" CANCELS. unusual selection of 24 covers from various military and government authorities mostly on exhibit pages, "cancels" include official seals, political party handstamps, naval ships and commands, censorship offices, "A.C.S." (American Control Section), 1945 2-line "FRANCOBOLLO INSUFFICIENTE" and returned to sender as was addressed to a "Fascista" office which had been closed (signed Raybaudi), Monigo internment camp on 1942 card to Germany, Ferramonti POW camp on 1943 card to So Africa, ms crayon "bar" cancels on 1943 cover from Ferramonti POW camp cover to USA, "ANNULLATO" on invalid postage, etc. Fine group (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image)

CV. 400-600

ITALY 1942/45 "RECAPITO AUTORIZZATO" EXHIBIT. 17 covers, one front and small piece, mostly with use of the Recapito Autorizzato (RA) in other than its intended use, note use as a seal on cover from one bank branch to another, use with AMG/VG issue on a telephone payment notice (Raybaudi cert), combinations of an RA stamp with various for forwarding (incl one with Diena cert), uses as "regular" postage incl combinations with other stamps incl a Socialist Rep RA used with monarchic issues (Chiavarello cert), use on registered mail, mixed franking with revenue, etc. plus a couple examples of normal postage used in RA capacity, generally F-VF (see online scans) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image)

CV. 400-600

'"ITALY COLLECTION TO 1966 two collections, one used other unused, includes early classics, many good used singles/sets 1920''s-40''s, better airmails, semi-postals, etc, older catalog values on some pages totals over $2,000 (catalog increases since then), all fresh, attractive and useful, generally Very Fine."'

CV. 400-600

ITALY 16th/19th CENTURY STAMPLESS COVERS GROUP. 92 covers - 16th century (28), 18th (38), 19th (26), most addressed to Venice and with nice assortment of markings and cancels, generally F-VF (see online scans)

CV. 300-400