1852: 5 c. black on yellow, a fine used example with ample margins all round in a deep shade, used on 1859 Printed Matter entire (Società di S. Vincenzo de' Paoli in Parma) tied by neat 'Parma' cds (Feb 11) in black. A scarce and most attractive usage. Cert. Vaccari (2006). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1852: 5 c. black on yellow, a fine used example with imperceptibly touched to ample margins all round, used on 1853 Printed Matter entire (with lithographed illustration inside of a Printer's workshop) to Finale tied by 'Gennaio' datestamp with Reggio cds (Jan 11) on reverse. A most attractive and scarce entire. (Image 1) (Image)

1852: 15 c. black on bright rose, a fine used example with margins all round, used on 1857 entire letter to Mantova tied by COLORNO 12 GUIGNO handstamp in black. Reverse with 'Cassalmaggiore' cds, framed "Arr.ta Di Notte" and 'Mantova' arrival (June 12). A charming entire. Signed A. Bolaffi, G. Bolaffi. Cert. G. Bolaffi (1972). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image)

1852: 15 c. black on rose, a fine horizontal pair, margin close but clear at left and huge on three sides (sheet marginal at top), on 1856 entire letter to Genova tied by straight line PARMA 19 MAGGIO handstamp in black. Reverse with Genova arrival (May 21) in red. Small acid ink fault in address but an attractive entire Sassone = € 1'600. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

1852/55: Lot eight used stamps in overall fresh and fine condition incl. 1853 5 c. in its yellow shade Sassone = € 4'500. (Image 1) (Image)

Segnattasse per Giornali 1853: 9 c. blue, a fresh example with good colour and good margins on three sides, touched at base, tied by mute obliterator to complete 'Gazzetta Ufficiale di Milano', dated May 30, 1853. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Sassone = € 20'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)

Segnattasse per Giornali 1853: 9 c. blue, a fresh example with good colour and good margins on three sides, shaved at top, tied by mute obliterator to complete 'Gazzetta Ufficiale di Milano', dated January 14, 1856. A fine usage on journal. Cert. Sorani (2002); Calves (2008) Sassone = € 20'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)