1809-1872 stampless letters, collection of 115+ on pages, written-up in German, good showing of the Ligurian Republic (annexed by the French in 1805 and awarded to the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1815, after the fall of Napoleon), with some French markings, interesting strikes, ornamental seals, wafer seals, etc., usages from Sicily, Genova, Naples, Torino, Novara (including 15c horse-carrier's letter), also a solid selection of used and unused stamps (Naples, Sicily, Parma, Romagna, Tuscany, Sardinia States and Modena), some forgeries included for reference, mixed condition, high catalogue value (Image)

Est.US$3,000

1852-60 Modena (47), Parma (24), Romagna (2), Sardinia (30), Sicily (7), collection on stock cards, mostly used, condition varies, many exceptional copies, few minor faults and few questionable items noted, several certificates included, high catalogue value (Image)

Est.US$4,000

1852-67 collection of used and unused singles, imperforate issue well represented, with dozens of better shades, cancelations, etc., 1sc rose unused without gum (thin), Glazed Paper, many better items, also perforated stamps, plus 39 covers or FLs (two official free-franks, others with stamps), used 1862-67, mixed condition, faults or no gum noted, substantial catalogue value and most attractive collection of Roman States (Image)

Est.US$5,000