ALBUM with the 1929-1970s mostly mint collection. Main interest in the many good, mint 1930s sets. Collection includes a range of c.26 early Papal States issues (a mix of genuine and reprints), then 1929 definitive & Express set SG 1/13 & E14/15 mint (£100), 1931 Parcel Post issue incl. Express mint, SG P15/27 & PE15/16 (£65) and P. Dues mint SG D15/D20 (£95); 1933 Holy Year set of 4 mint SG 15/18 (£80), 1933 defin. set of 18 incl. Express SG 19/E36 (£180), 1935 Juridical Congress set of 6 mint SG 41/46 (£275), 1936 Catholic Press set of 8 mint SG 47/54 (£130), 1938 Archaeological Congress set of 6 mint SG 63/68 (£85), 1939 Vacant See set of 7 mint (£60), 1947 Air set mint (£60), etc. A very fine collection. (Many 100s)Cross Reference: ITALIAN STATES (Image)

1934 (18 Jun.) SURCHARGE SET MINT: The set of six surcharges on the 1929 issues to 3l.70 on 10l olive-black. Somewhat heavily mounted and the 40c on 80c carmine (of no significant value) with a small thin. Otherwise a bright, fresh group. SG 35/40 Cat. £1,700. (6) (Image)