ITALY; 1931 Rome to Genoa Flight Cover, franked with 1930 7.70L Balbo Rome to Rio de Janeiro Flight issue plus 1931 50c St Anthony (Scott C27, 261; Sassone 295, Aerea 25), tied by «ROMA CENTRO 27.6.31» cds and «GENOVA CENTRO (POSTA AEREA) 27.6.31.20» arrival cancel, Very Fine; an extremely rare use of the 7.70L Balbo issue on a cover not flown to Rio, this being one of just six covers known; 1981 E Diena certificate (Longhi 2289, unpriced) (Image)

CV. Starting Price 5,000

ITALY; 1933 Balbo Squadron Return Flight to Italy, Franked with US 3c Washington (Scott 720) tied by New York Jul 23 1933 duplex and Italy 5.75L+44.75L tryptich overprinted «I-VERC» (Alessandro Vercelloni; Scott C49) cancelled on arrival by «ROMA VIA VICENZA 12.8.33» cds, envelope with some aging not affecting the stamps, Fine and rare with only 10-15 known; signed A Diena and Colla and with the latter»s 2016 certificate (Longhi 2947, EUR25,000; Sassone GP 60, EUR47,500) (Image)

CV. Starting Price 5,000