1929 Pictorials, 5L and 10L perf. 11, also same overprinted Congresso Idrologico, h.r., fine-v.f., signed, cat. $1120 (Cat No. 22-23,36-37) (Image)

Cat. $1120, Est.$150

1903 50L and 100L, set of two, fine, with 2005 Raybaudi certificate (Sass.S12-13, Euro 1,700) cat. $1350 (Cat No. J12-13) (Image)

Cat. $1350, Est.$350

1926 Colonial Institute Issue, set of six plate proofs on card, mounted on carton, little adhesive toning, otherwise v.f. (Cat No. B11-16P) (Image)

Est.$750

1947 A.M.G. V.G. overprints, selection of inverted (four) and double/one inverted (four), mostly n.h., fine-v.f., signed Raybaudi, etc. (Sass.1f,4b (2), PA 1b,6b,6d, E2a) cat. €3840 (Cat No. Sass.1f/E2a) (Image)

Cat. €3840, Est.$350

1952 60L Armed Forces Day, overprint inverted, n.h., fine, only 56 printed, expert signed (Sass. 159a) cat. €3500 (Cat No. 159var) (Image)

Cat. €3500, Est.$600

1947-48 200L green, two unsevered pairs, one n.h., the other h.r., fine-v.f. (Sass.10) cat. €1450 (Cat No. Q10) (Image)

Cat. €1450, Est.$200

1947-48 200L-500L, three high values, n.h., fine-v.f. (Sass.10-12) cat. €1400 (Cat No. Q10-12) (Image)

Cat. €1400, Est.$300

1949 50L rose, overprint double, l.h., usual centering, fine, signed Raybaudi. Only 100 discovered, all poorly centered, with irregular perforations, cat. €1300 (Cat No. Sass.PP 21b) (Image)

Cat. €1300, Est.$150

1931 master die trial color proofs, selection of 11 different imperf. singles, superimposed on perforated backing, with red crayon numerals representing adapted colors, fine-v.f., probably unique, with 1987 Dr.Enzo Diena certificate (Image)

Est.$1,500

1931 "Rovine di Leptis Magna" master die trial color proofs, selection of 11 different imperf. singles, superimposed on perforated backing, with red crayon numerals representing adapted colors, fine-v.f., probably unique, with 1987 Dr.Enzo Diena certificate (Image)

Est.$1,500

1931 10c dark brown, h.r., v.f., cat. $1200 (Cat No. EY1a) (Image)

Cat. $1200, Est.$150

1860 Provisional Government, 1/2 Tornese bright blue, the celebrated "Trinacria", canceled "Annullato", margins all around, close but clear at left, showing portions of adjoining stamps at bottom and at right, faint diagonal crease, also pre-print wrinkles and paper irregularities, of no importance, fine example of this popular rarity, with 2017 Sismondo certificate (Sass.15) cat. $12000 (Cat No. 8) (Image)

Cat. $12000, Est.$1,500

1860 Trinacria, 1/2t blue, large margins all around, tied by black "annullato" cancel to a large top portion of a newspaper "L'Omnibus", sent from Naples to Trani, v.f. usage of this scarce classic stamp in near perfect condition, with 1935 Richter (non-photo), 1989 Diena and 2006 Colla certificates (Sass.15, Euro 47,500) cat. $27500 (Cat No. 8) (Image)

Cat. $27500, Est.$5,000

1860 Savoy Cross, 1/2t blue, large margins all around, black "Annullato" cancel, v.f. and exceptional stamp, with 1987 Diena certificate (Sass.16,Euro 6,000) cat. $3250 (Cat No. 9) (Image)

Cat. $3250, Est.$1,500

1860 Savoy Cross, 1/2t dark blue, pos.5, showing double impression of "T" variety (shifted horizontally), margins just in at upper left, full on all other sides, black "Annullato" cancel, fine and rare variety, with 1986 Diena certificate (Sass.16d) cat. €14000 (Cat No. 9var) (Image)

Cat. €14000, Est.$1,500

1861 20g yellow, variety "double head", margins all around, h.r., fine, with 2001 Raybaudi certificate (Cat No. 26var) (Image)

Est.$500

1860 80c pale red brown ("carnicino"), Firenze cds, margins all around, with part of adjoining stamp at right, excellent color, fine example of this delicate issue, signed Sismondo, with his 2017 certificate (Sass.22) cat. $1900 (Cat No. 22) (Image)

Cat. $1900, Est.$500

1945 Issues complete, 19 stamps in total, n.h., few faint toned spots, fine-v.f., few handstamp guarantee markings on reverse, cat. €800 (Cat No. Sass.22-40) (Image)

Cat. €800, Est.$250

1865 20c on 15c blue, type III (no dots, Sass. type I), well centered, h.r., v.f., with 1983 Diena certificate (Sass. 23, Euro 3,000) cat. $1750 (Cat No. 34b) (Image)

Cat. $1750, Est.$500

1924 Publicity stamps with advertising labels attached, complete set used, usual centering, quite scarce, cat. $4968 (Cat No. 96b-87d) (Image)

Cat. $4968, Est.$1,000

1927 St. Francis, 5L+2,50L olive green, imperforate horizontal pair, trial color proof (intended for one of the Colonies, not to be confused with "prove d'archivio" which come without gum and in issued colors), with full original gum, h.r., v.f., rare (Sass. 197P) cat. €2400 (Cat No. 183P) (Image)

Cat. €2400, Est.$350

1932 Dante Alighieri, 10c-2.75L complete in large quantities (14-308 of each, including 308x75c, 307x1.75L and 304x2.75L), unused without gum, fine-v.f. (Sass. 303-312, Euro 24,000 for hinged) (Cat No. 268-277)

Est.$1,000

1944 (3 Jan) cover franked with "Governo Militare Alleato" overprinted 2x20c, used in combination with regular Italian franking 5c and Parcel Post, sent to Palagianello, with arrival pmk, some cover toning, fine and interesting mixed franking, signed Sismondo, with his 2013 certificate (Image)

Est.$250

1944 (27 Apr) locally used Bari cover with interesting franking which includes "Governo Militare Alleato" overprints, 50c "Lupa di Roma" and Parcel Post adhesives, little toning, otherwise fine, with 1996 Sorani certificate (Cat No. Sass. 515) (Image)

Est.$250

1944 "Lupa Capitolina" 50c lilac, triple impression, horizontal strip of three, with full offset on back, right stamp with fold-over, causing an additional offset, unused without gum as issued, with 1996 Raybaudi certificate. Listed but unpriced in Sassone ("e noto anche con il decalco di due delle tre stampe"). A rarity (Cat No. Sass. 515Aq) (Image)

Est.$1,500