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Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate II » Covers continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40144 7b image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, cobalt-blue (cobalto), position 5, with four margins, on cover to Messina. Fancy oval-framed AVOLA despatch handstamp at left. Addressee's name erased. Reverse with 28 APR 59 arrival datestamp. A fine and attractive single-franking cover, showing clear postal markings and a well-margined example of this shade. Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 180

Currently (SAN)...CHF 180.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40145 7c image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, dark cobalt-blue (cobalto scuro), right-hand sheet marginal example on cover dated 2 July 59 to Caltagirone. Tied by framed cancellation, with Palermo despatch cds alongside. A fine and attractive cover, enhanced by the desirable sheet margin and clear postal markings. Expertise: Signed Russo, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 500

Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40146 7a image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, bright blue (azzurro vivo), horizontal pair, positions 14–15, on cover dated 30 September to Palermo. Red oval-framed Assicurata handstamp at lower left and red oval LENTINI despatch handstamp at upper right, with Palermo arrival cds at centre. Fine condition throughout.(Ocf, Lentini and Assicurata in red - P.13). A highly attractive registered cover, combining a well-margined pair with exceptionally clear postal markings and strong visual appeal. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 700

Currently (SAN)...CHF 700.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40147 7c image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, bright blue (azzuro vivo), horizontal pair, positions 1-2, on cover dated 21 October to Palermo, with good to close margins. Tied by framed cancellation, with red oval-framed PIAZZA despatch handstamp at right and Palermo arrival cds at centre. A fine and attractive cover, showing a well-matched pair of this distinctive shade and clear postal markings. Expertise: Signed “AD” Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 900

Currently (SAN)...CHF 900.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40148 7g image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, greenish-blue (azzurro verdastro), horizontal strip of three, postions 92-94, on entire dated 10 March 60 to Leonforte. Red oval-framed Assicurata handstamp at lower left and Catania despatch handstamp at upper left. A fine and attractive registered entire, bearing a rare multiple franking and displaying clear postal markings with excellent visual appeal. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 1,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate II » Retouches
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40149 O 7 (45) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, blue (azzurro), position 45 showing retouch, with four good margins. Unusually used with part cds cancellation. Fine and attractive single. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40150 O 7c (45) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, dark cobalt-blue (cobalto scuro), position 45 showing retouch, with four margins. Fine used example. Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 150

Currently (SAN)...CHF 150.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40151 7f (45) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, bright blue (azzurro vivo), horizontal pair showing interspazio di gruppo, the left-hand stamp being position 45 with retouch, on 1860 folded cover to Comiso. A scarce and highly desirable multiple, combining the interspazio di gruppo variety with the recorded retouch at position 45 on cover. An attractive and important exhibition item. Expertise: Signed Russo, "AD" Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 500

Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40152 O 7f (57) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, non-porous paper (NA), bright blue (azzurro vivo), position 57, showing the retouch to the “G” of “GR”. Fine used example, retaining brownish original gum. A rare and highly desirable retouched variety in exceptional condition. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40153 7f (57) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, bright blue (azzurro vivo), non-porous paper (NA), position 57 showing retouch, with good to close margins, on entire dated 9 May to Palermo. A fine and rare item, clearly displaying this notable retouched position on cover. Expertise: Signed "AD" Alberto Diena. Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 500

Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40154 7 (71) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, ultramarine (azzurro oltremare), position 71 showing retouch, with good to close margins, on cover dated 29 April, 1859 to Palermo. Tied by framed cancellation, with red oval-framed TRAPANI despatch handstamp at right and Palermo arrival cds at centre. A scarce and attractive cover, clearly displaying this recorded retouched position. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 700

Currently (SAN)...CHF 700.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40155 7 (81) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, cobalt-blue (cobalto), position 81 showing retouch, on 1859 folded cover to cover to Vittoria A scarce and attractive item, clearly displaying this recorded retouched position on cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40156 7 (81) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, blue (azzurro), position 81 showing retouch, mint with original white gum. Fresh fine and scarce unused example. A desirable example of this recorded retouched position, well preserved and retaining attractive original gum. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 180

Currently (SAN)...CHF 180.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40157 O, 7d (83) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, ultramarine (azzurro oltremare), two examples on small fragment, one stamp being position 83 showing retouch, the adjoining stamp displaying a second distinct retouch at upper left. Fine used example with good to close margins. A scarce multiple, illustrating two different retouches within the same pair and of particular importance for the study of Plate II varieties. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 500

Currently (SAN)...CHF 500.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40158 7g (83) image1859 2 Gr. Plate II, blue (azzurro), porous paper (PA), position 83 showing retouch, with good to close margins, on cover dated 9 March to Sciacca. Tied by a misplaced framed cancellation, with part oval-framed MARSALA despatch handstamp at right in red and Palermo cds at centre. A fine and attractive postal history item, clearly displaying this recorded retouched position on cover. The misplaced cancellation leaves the variety particularly well visible. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 120

Currently (SAN)...CHF 120.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 2 Grana, Plate III » Stamps
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40159 ,, 6d image1859 2 Gr. Plate III, blue (azzurro), complete sheet of one hundred, showing full sheet margins all round, including plate edge markings, some usual minor tears and hinge reinforcements, an outstanding exhibition item (Image 1)

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Estimate. CHF 7,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 7,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40160 O,, 8 image1859 2 Gr. Plate III, blue (azzurro), used on large part cover front with a block of eight (4 × 2), positions 51–54 and 61–64, together with an additional single, with framed oval Castrogiovanni alongside. Some margins touched, the single with a crease, and slight toning, none of which materially detracts from the appearance. Believed to be the largest known used block of the 2 Grana value, this is an item of major rarity and importance. A spectacular exhibition showpiece, combining an exceptional block, rarity and visual impact. Expertise: Signed Russo, A.Diena, handstamped Asinelli, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 36,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 36,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40161 8 var image1859 2 Gr. Plate III, deep blue (azzurro cupo), with four good to large margins. Exceptionally fresh mint original gum. A very rare unused stamp, representing a shade unlisted in Sassone. Of outstanding rarity and importance, particularly in such fresh condition with original gum. Expertise: Signed E.Diena and A.Diena, Cert. Alberto Diena (1964), Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 4,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 4,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40162 8a image1859 2 Gr. Plate III, bright blue (azzurro vivo), horizontal pair with good to large margins, positions 64-65. Fresh unused multiple with large part lightly browned original gum. An extremely rare and attractive multiple, displaying excellent colour and a well-preserved state of conservation. Possibly unique. Expertise: Signed Russo, A.Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 3,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 3,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40163 O 8a image1859 2 Gr. Plate III, very deep blue (azzurro scurissimo), horizontal pair with good margins all round. Fine used example. A scarce and attractive multiple of this distinctive and highly desirable shade. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 150

Currently (SAN)...CHF 150.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM

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