1858 (Jan 2): 1 gr. lilac-rose, Plate I, two fine vertical strips of three (one being sheet marginal at left) used on cover to Lecce at triple rate, cancelled by four strikes of the framed ANNULLATO handstamp in black with oval framed "Manduria" despatch in red at right. A scarce and most appealing franking. Signed Raybaudi. Cert. E. Diena (1987). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1858 (Oct 9): 2 gr. bright carmine, Plate III, four fine single examples used on 1860 registered double rate cover to Naples cancelled by three framed ANNULLATO handstamps in black with circular "Campobasso" despatch datestamp at right in red (Jan 2) and straight line ASSICURATA handstamp of registration in red. Napoli arrival (Jan 4) on reverse of a scarce and attractive cover. Signed G. Bolaffi (1948), A. Bolaffi. Cert. G. Bolaffi (1970). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

1858: Specialized selection 25 used stamps, two pieces and two covers showing details of the sheet composition, colour differences and the different obliterators of the first issue.