1859 Selection of 31 stamps unused and used, including a number of very fine examples like Sassone 3, 1 grana bruno ruggine VF used (1750€); Sa 4, 1 gr verde oliva grigiastro plate II, VF mint original gum (2000€); five VF 2 gr blue on piece etc... Also a interesting lot for plating. (Sassone €15'000+). (Image)

1859 20gr deep slate violet, good even margins, light framed cancel, very fine and scarce shade, cert. Colla (1993), Sismondo (2001); Sassone €8'000. (Image)

1859 50gr chocolate, pos. 70, good to large margins, cancelled by frame hs, a very fine example of this scarce and desirable shade, cert. E. Diena (1984); Sass. €20'000. (Image)