Parma continued...
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Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2201 |
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 1859 (29.Jul.): 5c. black on yellow paper, two examples in mixed franking with 15c.
vermillion, also two stamps on large fragment. The aesthetically pleasing arrangement of the fine stamps, together with the clean cancellations "PARMA" make for a highly desirable piece to grace any collection. Certificates Oliva (1964) and E. Diena
(1978). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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| 2202 |
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 1859 (25. Jul.): 5c. black on yellow paper, just touched at top with sheet margin at bottom
in mixed franking with 15c. vermillion cut close at bottom on letter from "PARMA" to "GENUA". The stamps are tied by circular date stamp PARMA. An arrival GENOVA (29. Jul.) in black is on the reverse. An unusual letter. Signed A. Diena and
certificate (1985). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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| 2203 |
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 1859 (9.Jul.): 5c. black on yellow paper, in mixed franking with 25c.reddish-brown issue
1857. The stamps are used on letter from "PARMA" to "TURIN". They are tied by a clear strike of the "PARMA" barred lozenge. A red arrival "TORINO" (11. Oct.) is applied to the reverse. Due to being stuck close to the edge, the franking shows minor
signs of wear, particularly the 5c. black. A very rare mixed franking of first and third issue. The letter was despatched the day on which Duchessa Maria Luisa II was deposed and the Provisional Government installed. A fabulous letter to display the
history of PARMA. Signed E.Diena with certificate (1980). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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| 2204 |
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 1858 (25.Jan). 5c black on yellow paper, vertical strip of three from corner margin of the
sheet together in stunning three colour mixed franking with 25c bown-lilac and 40 c dark blue on urgent letter from "PIACENZA" to "ROME". The stamps display their original unaltered state with marginal defects. and are tied by circular date stamp.
An arrival ROMA (30 Jan.) in red is on the reverse. Despite the marginal deficiencies a most unusual letter. Signed E. Diena and certificate Raybaudi (1980). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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| 2205 |
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 1855 (27. Aug.) : 10c. black on white paper, vertical marginal strip of three with good
margins all round on letter from PIACENZA to GENVOA. The strip is tied by two strikes of the PIACENZA double circle in black ink. A red PD is on the front. On the reverse a black arrival mark GENOVA is dated 30. Aug. A most attractive letter signed
E. Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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| 2206 |
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 1852: 15c. black on rose paper, double print with good margins all round and cancelled by
black cds. The certificate E. Diena states "perfect condition". Signed and certificate E.Diena (1986). Sassone = €12'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2207 |
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 1859 (30. May): 15c black on rose paper, generously margined example from the left sheet
margin on front from FIURENZUOLA to BORGOTARO. The stamp is tied by the FIURENZUOLA double circle in black and the grid of FIURENZUOLA . The attractive piece is signed A. Diena.rnrnrn (Image 1) (Image 2)
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| 2208 |
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 1854 (24.Feb.): 25c. black on violet, full margined example with large meander (Greca
larghi) on both sides, tied to fine letter from "PARMA" to "MILAN" by "PARMA" three line cachet. An arrival mark "MILANO" (27/2) is on the reverse. Signed Bolaffi and A.Diena with two certificates A.Diena (1973) and Gazzi (1974). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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| 2209 |
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 1852: 40c. black on blue paper with large meander, fresh copy with large part og. A very
rare stamp. Certificate E. Diena (1983) Sassone = €20'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,000.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2210 |
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 1857 (24.Dec.): 40c black on blue paper, generously margined example with part of
neighbouring stamp on the right and sheet margin on the left, tied to letter from "PIACENZA" to "TIVOLI" by "PIACENZA" single circle. Signed Laurent and Raybaudi. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF460.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2211 |
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 1852 (12.Oct.): 40c black on light blue (azzuro chiaro) paper, upper marginal example with
full to ample margins all round, tied to letter from "PARMA" to "ANNONAY" by "PARMA 12 OTTOBRE" three line cachet. The letter bears two unclear French transit marks, a RAYON mark "T.S.1." and an arrival ANNONAY (16. Oct.) on the reverse. There is
some acid ink damage and filing folds well clear of the franking, nonetheless a fine and very rare letter. Signed Bolaffi. Sassone = € 7'250+. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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| 2212 |
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 1854 (19.May): 5c bright yellow, very fine left marginal example with good margins all
round, cancelled by part strike "PIACENZA", signed E. Diena with certificate (1982). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF300.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2213 |
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 1854 (19.May): 5c orange yellow, horizontal strip of three with good margins all round on
forwarded letter from VENICE posted at BORGOTARO (29.May) to Parma. The strip is cancelled with two crisp strikes of the grill canceller, the BORGOTARO double circle is on the front, an arrival mark PARMA (30. May) is on the reverse. Fine and rare,
signed E. Diena and A. Diena with certificate (1973). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF750.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2214 |
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 1854 (6.Apr.): 5c orange yellow, horizontal strip of three with gutter between second and
third stamps on cover from PIACENZA to MILAN. The strip is from the top row of the sheet with a wide margin on top. Only the middle stamp is slightly cut into at the bottom. The strip is tied to the cover with the double circle of PIACENZA, an
arrival mark MILANO (7/4) is on the reverse. One of only two recorded gutter strips, signed E. Diena with certificate (1986). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF3,600.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2215 |
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 1854: (26. Jan.): 15c. vermillion, horizontal corner pair, cut close to just touched at top
otherwise exceptional margins, tied by the FIURENZUOLA double circle in red to a letter from FIURENZUOLA to S. PIER D'ARENA. The letter bears a NOVI straight line cachet on the front and a NOVI double circle (29 Jan.) on the reverse, as well as an
arrival mark the same date. The address is partially erased and a corner crease just affects the right stamp. A stunning eye-cathing letter, signed A. Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2216 |
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 1855: (16. Mar.): 15c. vermillion, horizontal gutter pair with very good margins, cancelled
three line PARMA/16/MARZO on letter from PARMA to GENUA. A black PD is set beside the franking. An arrival GENOVA single circle cachet (18. Mar) is on the reverse. The right hand stamp shows some minor brown stains, otherwise is the letter fresh and
very fine. According to Sassone only two letters are recorded. It is signed A. Diena with certificate (1975) Sassone = €100'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF7,500.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2217 |
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 1859: 15c vermillion, attractive horizontal pair from top left hand sheet corner, with
generous margins all round and full og, negligible patina. Signed Bolaffi. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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| 2218 |
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 1857 (1. Aug.): 40c. dark-blue (2) and light-blue (3) five good margined examples on large
piece. The stamps are tied by three strikes of the single circle "PIACENZA" (1. AUG.). The left hand stamp displays the normal "0" in 40 all other stamps remarkably show the "stretto" stretched variety. Signed A. Diena with certificate (1963). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2219 |
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 1858 (26. May): 40c. dark-blue, horizontal pair of great freshness, displaying both types,
affixed to letter from PIACENZA to ANNONAY. The stamps cancelled by a strike of the single circle "PIACENZA" (26. May). The left hand stamp displays the the "stretto" stretched variety "0" the right hand stamp displays the normal 0. The letter bears
the transit marks TORINO (27. May), and two further French marks as well as an arrival ANNONCY (30. May). A very rare pair on cover. Signed Fiechi (1973) and E. Diena with certificates (1978). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,000.00
Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
| 2220 |
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 1859: 5c blueish green "Provisional Government", unused block of four with large margins and
original gum. Minor stains in two stamps, otherwise very fine. Multiple signatures including Bolaffi and Diena. Sassone = €35'000. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Jun-07, 11:59 PM |
