1851-52 1cr Carmine Lion of the Medici Imperforate, a mint horizontal pair with original gum. A very rare mint pair, with clear to large margins all around and deep, rich colour, extremely fine. Ex. Siegel "Rarities of the World" 1973 sale. Accompanied by a 2012 Sergio Sismondo certificate. Sassone #4b. Rsv. $2,900. (Image)

Scott $ 20,000

1860 3 Lire Ochre Savoy Coat of Arms, unused (no gum) with large margins all around, lightly sulphuretted and very fine. A rare opportunity to acquire a major world rarity. Accompanied by a 1995 Giorgio Migliavacca (Pavia) certificate and signed on back by Alberto Diena. Rsv. $6,600. (Image)

Scott $ 110,000

1946 1,000 lira Carmine Lake United Family and Scales, Perforated 14 x 13½, mint never hinged, fresh and fine-very fine. (Image)

Scott $ 500

2004 (€0,45) Women in Art with Omitted Denomination, in a mint never hinged complete sheet of 100, very fine. Sassone Specialized catalogue number 2370Aa. A lovely and valuable modern variety, probably unique in sheet format. Rsv. $900. (Image)

Sassone E 45,000