1887 huge piece of a registered, insured letter send from Rome to Germany. The item weights 7.360 Kg and insured for 123 Lire. The postage fee of 45 Lire was applied by 21 pairs of the 2 Lire De La Rue (Turin print), a single copy of the 2 Lire De La Rue and 2 copies of the 50 centesimi Umberto I (1879). The stamps are tied by the number cancel "206", accompanied by an cds "ROMA * RACCOM. *". Certificate Bottacchi. The largest multiple (by far) known of this classic of the Italian area. An exceptional important item in Italian philately. ÷ 1887, sehr großes Briefstück aus einer eingeschriebenen Wertsendung von Rom nach Deutschland ("Deutsche Bank"). Die Sendung wog 7,360 KG und war 123 Lire wert - das Porto von 45 Lire wurde mit 21 Paaren der 2 Lire De La Rue Marke aus dem Turiner Druck, einer einzelnen 2 Lire De La Rue und zwei 50 centesimi aus der Umberto I Serie von 1879 frankiert. Die Marken sind mit dem Nummernstempel "206" entwer (Image)

1889: cover front of a letter send in 1896 from Caravaggio to Milan franked with 5 Lire Umberto I, 3x 1 Lire Umberto and a 25 cent. Umberto I. The 25 centesimi and one of the 1 Lire have defects. Catalogue Value 60.000+. Multiple signatures approve the rarity of the franking. Certificate Raybaudi. (Image)

1890, 2 cent on 50 cmi brown-carmine, inverted overprint, used, small fault on the backside. A great rarity - only a few known. Certificate Raybaudi. ÷ 1890, 2 Cent auf 50 Cmi braunrosa, kopfstehender Aufdruck in sauberer gestempelter Erhaltung mit rückseitig oben nur einem kleine Fehler, es handelt sich hier um eine große Rarität von der nur wenige Stücke bekannt sind, ein Schaustück für die große Sammlung, Attest Raybaudi "grande raritá". Sassone 70.000,- €. (Image)

1927, 1.75 l. brown, RARE PERFORATION 13¾ : 11, UNMOUNTED MINT. Sassone only gives a price for used, Raybaudi says "only a few unused are known". A great rarity! Signed A. Diena, Raybaudi and certificate Raybaudi (Sass. 214 b). ÷ 1927, 1,75 brono "Vittorio Emanuelle III" con RRR dent. 13 3/3 x 11, nuovo. (Sass. 214b). Certificato Raybaudi: "Ne sono noti pochissimi esemplari e poiché trovasi tuttora in ottimo stato di conservazione, data la sua grande rarità, e stato firmato per esteso." (Image)

1929 1.75 Brown, perforated 13 3/4 (perf. 14 according to several catalogues), the exceptionally rare later 1929 printing of this value in this perforation, in fine mint original gum condition (the gum shows a dull area at top). This stamp is a MAJOR ITALY RARITY IN UNUSED CONDITION, signed Alberto Diena and 1991 Enzo Diena certificate: "ha gomma integra originale ed è perfetto" and 1999 Bolaffi certificate: "qualita Bolaffi 80 %" (both certificates describe the stamp as mint never hinged). Scott 193a; Sassone 242 55.000 EUR; SG 212 41.000 GBP. (Image)

1933, North Atlantic crossing, L 5.25 + 44.75 "I-BIAN" & "VOLO DI RITORNO NEW YORK - ROMA", mint never hinged.An airmail rarity.Certificate Giulio Bolaffi and Enzo Diena. ÷ 1933, Crociera Nord-Atlantica, L 5.25 + 44.75 apparechio "I-BIAN", soprastampa "Volo di Ritorno New York - Roma", nuovo con gomma integra originale. Certificato Giulio Bolaffi ed Enzo Diena. (Image)

1933, Graf Zeppelin issue, 12 Lira "St. Angelo Castle and Bridge", IMPERFORATED and margined on the right, no gum, only a few exist. (Sassone 48a) (Image)

1933, Squadron Flight, 5.25 l. + 44.75 l. "PELL" on piece in combination with USA 3 c., American postage oblit. "New York 23. JUL 33", the se-tenant cancelled upon arrival "ROMA 37 12.8.33", small marks. This franking was necessary since the Italian stamps were not valid for the return flight, signed and certificate Sorani (Sass. refers to GP60). (Image)

1955, 25 Lire green "Italian Expedition to Karakorum K2", unperforated proof, mint never hinged, of this not issued stamp. One of the modern Italian rarities. Certificate Raybaudi. ÷ 1955, 25 lire verde "Spedizione italiana al Karakorum K2" nuovo, non dentellato, Non emesso. Certificato Raybaudi. (Image)

1852, 5 Baj. black pink, variety: Front and back print, bright colors, brimmed copy with rhombus cancellation. Some paper imperfections. Very attractive item and a very rare stamp! Certificate Pascal Scheller. (Sassone 6d)1852, 5 Baj. schwarz/rosa, Abart: Vorder- und rückseitiger Druck, farbfrisches, allseits breitrandiges Exemplar mit Rautenstempel. Rs. min., kaum wahrnehmbare Schürfstelle. Sehr attraktives Exemplar dieser sehr seltenen Marke! Fotoattest Pascal Scheller. (Sassone 6d) (Image)

1868, big parts of a wrapper for printed matter from Rome to Sicily franked in the 8 centesimi rate (fourth weight progression). The franking consists of the very rare 3 centesimi grey rosa from 1867 and the 5 cent. blue green from 1868. Both stamps are in perfect condition. Multiple signings point out the rarity of the "Tre Centesimi". Certificate Enzo Diena. (Image)

1868, 20 C. black on brownpink, dull paper, variety: unperforated bottom with full lower margin, mint never hinged, superb. A very rare variety, only a few pieces known! Sass.27m / 7.000, - € for mint, mint 50% premium = 10.500, - €. Certificate Dr. Avi / SBPV. ÷ 20 C. schwarz auf braunrosa, glanzloses Papier, Abart: Unten ungezähnt mit vollem Unterrand, postfrisch, Kabinett. Eine sehr seltene Abart, nur in wenigen Stücken bekannt! Sass.27m / 7.000,- € für ungebraucht, postfrisch 50% Aufschlag = 10.500,- €. Fotoattest Dr.Avi/SBPV. (Image)

1852, 5 C. black / green, with point 10 C. black / pink, with variety "without point behind CENT"; and 15 C. black / yellow. A three-color franking on white luxury cover with clear bar cancel. Alongside line "SCANDIANO" indicated the departure, frammed "RACCOM." (Registered) and redstamp of the local adminstration (sender). A franking- rarity! Sassone no price on letter! Certificate Enzo Diena. (Sassone 2b, 3,7)1852: 5 C. schwarz/grün, mit Punkt, 10 C. schwarz/rosa, mit Abart "Ohne Punkt hinter CENT”; und 15 C. schwarz/gelb. Einmalige Dreifarben-Buntfrankatur auf weißem Luxusbrief mit klarem Balkenstempel. Nebenstehend befindet sich L1 des Abgangsortes "SCANDIANO", R2 "RACCOM." (Einschreiben) und roter K2 der Gemeindeverwaltung. Eine Briefseltenheit ersten Ranges und vermutlich Frankatur-Unikum! Sassone ohne Preis auf Brief! Fotoattest Enzo Diena. (Sassone 2b,3,7) (Image)

1858 15 c black on yellow, strip of four, first with the "CETN" (instead of CENT) varity. Used on letter from Reggio October 28th, 1858 to Parma. This great rarity is signed G. Bollafi, A. Diena, Raybaudi, Colla etc, Certificate Enzo Diena. (Image)

1852, 40 centesimi black on pale blue ("celeste") with full original gum. Without gum this stamp is a great rarity, this example has an unrivaled quality. The rare "pale blue" colour comes from the first printing of the first issue and almost no unused survived. Sassone 5 (only priced without gum), Scott 5a (only priced without gum), Michel 5 IIb "schwarz auf hellblau", Bolaffi 5 priced with a minimum of 100.000 EUR. Attest Sorani: "the only example we know with full original gum". With Sorani's personal notes. This is one of the few truly unique rarities of the Italian States and in spectacular condition. ÷ 1852, 40 centesimi Schwarz auf Himmelblau ("celeste") mit vollem Originalgummi. Schon ohne Gummi ist diese Marke eine große Rarität, in der hier vorliegenden Qualität ist sie sicherlich unübertroffen. Die seltene himmelblaue Farbe stammt aus der ersten Auflage, von der es fast keine ungebrauchten Exemplare (weniger als 10 bekannt) (Image)

1859 State Emblem 15 C. brown, mint never hinged block of four with right margin of the sheet. The extremely rare multiple is rich in color and a rarity of Italian States. Certificate Dr. Avi, signed Emilio and Alberto Diena. (Sassone no. 13) ÷ Staatswappen 15 C. braun, postfrischer Luxus-Viererblock mit rechtem Bogenrand. Die äußerst seltene Einheit ist farbfrisch und stellt eine Altitalien-Rarität von hohem Liebhaberwert dar. Fotoattest DR. Avi, Vorsignum Emilio und Alberto Diena. (Sassone Nr. 13) (Image)

1859: 20 Cm. purple, two copies in the nuances blue and dark purple, with 5 C. green on the back of a white letter. Clear bar cancel, alongside cds "MODENA 15 / DIC / 59". 5 C. fitted with blue bar cancel on arrival in Reggio, alongside set L1 "RACCOMANDATA" and L3 of the judicial authorities. Exceptional 45 C. franking. Certificate Enzo Diena, Oliva. (Sassone 12,15a / b, KW 30.000, - € ++) ÷ 20 Cmi. violett, zwei Exemplare in den Nuancen blau- und dunkelviolett, mit rückseitig 5 C. grün auf weißem Luxusbrief. Klarer Balkenstempel, nebengesetzt K1 "MODENA 15/DIC/59". 5 C. mit blauem Balkenstempel bei der Ankunft in Reggio angebracht, nebengesetzt L1 "RACCOMANDATA" und L3 der Justizbehörden. Außergewöhnliche 45 C.-Frankatur von Liebhaberwert. Fotoattest Enzo Diena, Oliva. (Sassone 12,15a/b, KW 30.000,- € ++) (Image)

1852: 40 cent. black on blue, block of four on small fragment tied by PD cancel (Carrara). This rarity is signed by A. Diena, Enzo Diena, Colla. Attest Enzo Diena, Colla. (Image)

1857, entire letter bearing 1 Lira black on white and 2x 10 Cent black on rosa sent from Modena to Milano. Slight yellow spots near the stamps, letter horizontal folded.Genuine usage. Certificate Matl (2004), signed E. Diena. (Image)

1859: 80 Cmi. brownish yellow, good margins and very fresh color, on piece in outstanding quality, with clear double circle "MASSA CARRARA 5 / FEB / 1860". Only few pieces known! Certificate Raybaudi. Signed Diena. (Sassone 18) ÷ 80 Cmi. bräunlichgelb, allseits breitrandig und sehr farbfrisch, auf Luxus-Briefstück, mit klarem K2 "MASSA CARRARA 5/FEBR/1860". Ein Liebhaberstück ersten Ranges, da zumal mit echtem Ortsstempel nur wenige Stücke bekannt sind! Fotoattest Raybaudi. Geprüft Diena. (Sassone 18) (Image)

1859, 5 cent. green, two horizontal pairs, tied by Modena cds on letter from Modena to Mantova. Milano transit and Mantova arrival on the back. Slight yellow spots on the letter. Certificate Matl. Sassone 20.000 € ++. (Image)

1860, registered letter bearing stamps of the provisional government 40 cent. carmine and 5 cent. green. Rare and decorative letter with nice assembling of cancellations. Certificates A. Diena, Enzo Diena, Colla. (Image)

1859, Provisional Government, 80 cent. orange "Arms of Savoia" used, full margins, margin of sheet at the top. One of the best examples known. Certificates G.Bolaffi, Enzo Diena, Sorani, Colla. (Image)

1859 9 c. viola lilla "B.G. CEN. 9" large characters, used with all four cutting lines - one of the best examples known. Two certificates G. Bolaffi. (Image)

1860, 2 Grana and 3 Grana, each three times as spectacular 9 Grana franking on letter from Taranto to Naples. All stamps with full margins, tied by clear "ANNULLATO". A Rarity. ÷ 1860, Italien, 3x Nr.2 und 3x Nr.3 als ganz spektakuläre "9 Grana"-Frankatur auf Brief von "Taranto" 1860 nach Neapel. Dabei alle Marken hervorragend breitrandig und klar mit "Annullato" entwertet. Ein Wert ganz zarte Bugspur, ansonsten ist der Brief in wundervoller, ursprünglicher Kabinetterhaltung. Exquisite RARITÄT! (Image)