• Login (enter your user name) and Password
    Please Login. You are NOT Logged in.

    Quick Search:

  • To see new sales and other StampAuctionNetwork® news in your Facebook newsfeed then Like us on Facebook!

Login to Use StampAuctionNetwork®.
New Member? Click "Register".

StampAuctionNetwork® Extended Features


More Useful Information:
 
You are not logged in. Please Login so that we can determine your registration status with this firm. If you have never registered, please register by pressing the [Quick Signup (New to StampAuctionNetwork)] button. Then Login.
 
Quick Navigation by Category  Cyprus (336)   |  Italian States (296)   |  Liechtenstein (7)   |  Switzerland / Schweiz (450)   | 
 

logo

Italian States continued...

Sicily » 1 Grano, Plate III » Covers
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40084 5b image1859 1 Gr. Plate III, olive-green (verde oliva), horizontal pair, position 59-60, on cover from Terranova to Catania, with good to large margins. Cancelled by a single strike, contrary to regulations, plus oval TERRANOVA strike in black alongside. Fine condition throughout. Scarce. Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 5b] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 400

Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40085 5a image1859 1 Gr. Plate III, olive-green (verde oliva), porous paper (PA), horizontal pair, positions 57–58, on cover from Palermo 29 NOV 59 to Petralia Soprana. Superb straight-line italic "Insufficiente" handstamp alongside, with Palermo despatch cds at right and faint manuscript "1" charge marking. A highly attractive and unusual cover illustrating an insufficiently prepaid rate, with excellent postal history interest. Expertise: "AD" pencil initials. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 5a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 200

Currently (SAN)...CHF 160.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40086 5d image1859 1 Gr. Plate III, olive-green (verde oliva), horizontal pair with good margins all round, on large part entire to Piedimonte. Cancelled by a single central strike of the framed handstamp, contrary to regulations, with Palermo despatch marking alongside. A fine and attractive postal history item, displaying an unusual cancellation practice on a well-margined pair. Expertise: "AD" pencil initials. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 5d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 150

Currently (SAN)...CHF 150.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 1 Grano, Plate III » Retouches
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40087 DE,O 5 image1859 1 Gr. Plate III, group illustrating the small retouches around the Adam’s apple, comprising unused and used examples from positions 12, 13, 32–33, 34–35 and 55. An interesting and valuable study group, demonstrating the progression and occurrence of this characteristic Plate III retouch across several positions. Ideal for the specialist collector and student of the Sicilian lithographed issues. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10)

image

image

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 5] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 200

Currently (SAN)...CHF 200.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40088 O 5 (35-38) image1859 1 Gr. Plate III, light olive-green (verde oliva chiaro), horizontal strip of four, positions 35–38, with good to fine margins. Showing the characteristic small retouches around the Adam’s apple. Fine used multiple. A scarce and attractive strip, of particular interest for the study of the Plate III retouches and their development. Expertise: Signed E.Diena, “AD” Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP. (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 5 (35-38)] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 900

Currently (SAN)...CHF 900.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate I » Stamps
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40089 O 6 image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, blue (azzurro), position 93, with large to just touched margin at top, the other three margins good to large. Showing the characteristic blurred impression (stampa smossa). Fine used example. A scarce and desirable example of this distinctive printing variety. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 70

Currently (SAN)...CHF 70.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40090 6b image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, non-porous paper (NA), cobalt-blue (cobalto), with good to large margins. Slight surface scrape. Mint with original brownish gum. A fine unused example of this attractive shade. Expertise: Signed “ED” Emilio Diena and “AD” Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6b] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 800

Currently (SAN)...CHF 800.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40091 O 6c image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, dark cobalt (cobalto scuro), exceptional horizontal strip of ten, positions 51–60, with good margins all round. Showing the listed retouches in positions 51, 55 and 57. The strip was separated in two places and has been expertly rejoined, preserving its impressive appearance and integrity. A rare and important multiple of great significance for the study of the Plate I retouches, combining outstanding size, visual appeal and specialist interest. Despite the repairs, a fine exhibition-quality piece and one of the largest surviving used multiples of this shade. Expertise: Signed Russo, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6c] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 5,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 5,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40092 O 6d image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, ultramarine blue (azzurro oltremare), position 100, with four good to large margins. Fine used example and rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 700

Currently (SAN)...CHF 700.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40093 6d image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, ultramarine (azzurro oltremare), with four good margins, tied to fragment. Fine used example of this rare shade. Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 1,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40094 6db image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, ultramarine (azzurro oltremare), position 40, with four margins, tied to small fragment, with Palermo arrival cds alongside. Fine and attractive example of this scarce shade (Sassone 6d, €18,000). Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6db] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 800

Currently (SAN)...CHF 800.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40095 O 6e image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, pale blue (azzurro smorto), positions 9-10, right-hand sheet marginal horizontal pair, with good to large margins. Fine used multiple, cancelled by well-defined strikes. A particularly attractive multiple, enhanced by the sheet margin and crisp postal markings. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6e] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 300

Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate I » Covers
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40096 6d image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, ultramarine (azzurro oltremare), applied sideways, with good to large margins and showing sheet margin at right. On undated cover to Girgenti, cancelled by oval-framed CALTANISSETTA despatch handstamp at upper left. The cover is particularly attractive, featuring a decorative herringbone-pattern paper, only 2-3 such covers known for Sicily. A rare shade on cover and a most appealing postal history item, enhanced by the unusual sideways application and striking appearance. Expertise: Signed Russo, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP. (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 2,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40097 6a image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, blue (azzurro), non-porous paper (NA), position 43, with four margins, on cover dated 15 February to Messina. Tied by Palermo despatch cds at right, with arrival backstamp on reverse. A fine and attractive single-franking cover showing a well-margined example from this plate position. Expertise: Signed “AD” Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 400

Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40098 6d image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, ultramarine (azzurro oltremare), position 97, with four good margins, on cover dated 20 April, 1859 to Leonforte with by Catania despatch cds at right. A fine and attractive cover bearing this rare shade, rarely encountered on covers. Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6d] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 2,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40099 6e image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, blue (azzurro), horizontal pair, left stamp just touch, otherwise good margins, on Assicurata cover (28 JUL? 59) to Palermo, with some touched margins. Tied by framed fancy oval NICOSIA despatch handstamp, overstruck by Palermo arrival marking. (Ocf, - P.R3, 2 known) A scarce and attractive registered cover, displaying a well-matched pair and clear postal markings. Expertise: "ED" and "AD" pencil initials. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP. (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6e] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 1,200

Currently (SAN)...CHF 1,200.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40100 6a image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, non-porous paper (NA), horizontal pair with good to fine margins, on cover dated 16 November 59 to Palermo. Cancelled by a single strike of the framed handstamp, with oval-framed LICATA despatch handstamp at right and central Palermo arrival cds. The addressee's name on the front has been re-written. A fine and attractive cover, showing the desirable single-strike cancellation on a well-margined pair. Expertise: Signed "ED" and "AD". (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6a] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 300

Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40101 6 imageThe largest known franking of the 2 Grana plate I 1859 2 Gr. Plate I, blue (azzurro), multiple franking on 2 JUL 60 entire letter from Messina to Genova comprising of two horizontal strips of five and a single, positions 51–55 on the front, positions 91–95 on the reverse, and single position 8, displaying a total of seven recorded retouches. The strip on the front has four margins, while that on the reverse just cut-in in places, tied by Messina despatch cds, with three-line red French maritime handstamp. An extraordinary and highly important postal history item, bearing eleven examples of the 2 Grana value and an exceptional concentration of retouched positions. Of outstanding significance for the study of the issue and a remarkable exhibition showpiece of the highest calibre. Expertise: Signed E.Diena, A.Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP. (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 4,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 4,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate I » Retouches
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40102 6b (7) image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, cobalt-blue (cobalto), position 7 showing retouch, on single-franking cover from Alcamo to Palermo. Red oval ALCAMO despatch handstamp, the stamp with close to good margins. very fine and scarce. A scarce and attractive cover bearing this notable retouched position. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

image

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6b (7)] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 300

Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40103 6g (7) image1859 2 Gr. Plate I, light blue (azzurro chiaro), position 7, large even margins, showing retouch, mint with original white gum. A fine unused example. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

image

image (All Images)

Get Market Data for [Italian States 6g (7)] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census

Estimate. CHF 40

Currently (SAN)...CHF 40.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM

Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

StampAuctionNetwork® is a registered trademark of Droege Computing Services, Inc | StampAuctionCentral and StampAuctionNetwork® are Copyright © 1994-2026 Droege Computing Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Mailing Address: 20 West Colony Place, Suite 120, Durham NC 27705 | for help, try our new "AuctionDesk" automated help line. It is the best way to contact us and get help right away. Click (here). If you want to talk to me about anything other than selling your stamps, call 919-403-9459 and ask for Tom Droege, or email support@stampauctionnetwork.com We can help you evaluate or sell your collection so... Click here for help selling your Collection. Once you follow the instructions we can talk. But first we have a process. Sign up for a paid or free membership | Lost your Links? Return to StampAuctionNetwork® | Instructional Videos - Master StampAuctionNetwork® | Sign up for our Newsletter | Terms and Conditions.