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Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40184 O 10 image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, vermilion (vermiglio), with four margins. Fine used example, cancelled by an almost complete framed handstamp. A particularly attractive stamp, the exceptionally complete cancellation leaving the design well defined and enhances its visual appeal. Expertise: Signed E.Diena, 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
40185 ,, 10 image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, vermilion (vermiglio), bottom sheet marginal block of twenty (4 × 5), with good to large margins. Fresh mint multiple with full original gum. A magnificent exhibition-quality multiple of exceptional size and rarity. Enhanced by the bottom sheet margin, outstanding freshness and extensive original gum, it ranks among the most important surviving multiples of the 5 Grana value. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 7,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 7,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 5 Grana, Plate I » Covers
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40186 9e image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, vermilion-rose (rosa vermiglio), together with 1 Gr. Plate III, on registered (Assicurata) cover dated 9 June 1859 from Palermo to Girgenti. Without arrival markings. A rare and attractive mixed value franking, featuring the scarce vermilion-rose shade of the 5 Grana. A highly desirable postal history item in fine condition. Expertise: A. Diena and Russo pencil signatures; 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
40187 9b, 6, 4e image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, dark carmine (carminio scuro), 2 Gr. Plate I, blue (azzurro) on Palermo paper, and 1 Gr. Plate II, olive-grey (oliva grigiastro) on Naples paper, the latter showing position 59 retouch, on registered (Assicurata) cover dated 27 July 1859 to Palermo. Oval-framed NARO despatch handstamp and Palermo arrival cds alongside. Stamps with close to good margins. A highly attractive and scarce three-colour mixed value franking cover, made particularly desirable by the inclusion of the 1 Grana Plate II retouched position 59. An excellent exhibition-quality postal history item. Expertise: Signed Russo, Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 2,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40188 10 (46) image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, vermilion (vermiglio), position 46 showing retouch, on 16 APR 60 entire from Catania to Naples, additionally franked with 5 Gr. Plate II and 1 Gr. Plate III, plus two single 2 Gr. values, and a further 5 Gr. Plate I at right. The latter three stamps are affected by a horizontal crease, professionally ironed out and reinforced. An exceptional and spectacular high-value multiple franking, combining several denominations and plates on a single cover, paying the 1 1/2 sheet letter rate by French packet and internal fee of 3 grana. Despite the restored crease, it remains a highly attractive and important exhibition item of considerable catalogue value. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 4,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 4,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 5 Grana, Plate I » Retouches
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40189 O 9 (10) image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, carmine-rose (rosa carminio), position 10 showing retouch (reinforced lines at upper left), with good to large margins. Fine used example. A scarce and attractive example of this recorded retouched position. Expertise: Signed E.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
40190 O 9 (19) image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, carmine (carminio), position 19 showing retouch (vertical line at right), with four even margins. Fine used example. A scarce and attractive example of this recorded retouched position, with excellent colour and overall appearance. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40191 9 (46) image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, carmine (carminio), position 46, showing retouch (vertical and horizontal lines at upper right), with four margins. Fresh, mint example with original brownish gum. A scarce and attractive example of this recorded retouched position, well preserved with excellent freshness and original gum. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 400

Currently (SAN)...CHF 400.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40192 O 9 (46) image1859 5 Gr. Plate I, carmine (carminio), position 46 showing retouch (vertical and horizontal lines at upper right), with four margins. Fine used example. A scarce and attractive example of this recorded retouched position, with excellent colour and overall appearance. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 50

Currently (SAN)...CHF 50.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 5 Grana, Plate II » Stamps
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40193 11 image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, vermilion (vermiglio), position 94, showing the stampa smossa (slipped printing) variety. Fresh mint example with original gum. A scarce and highly desirable printing variety, displaying the characteristic slipped impression. Fresh and attractive, with excellent overall appearance. Expertise: AD pencil signature; Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 300

Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40194 11 image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, vermilion (vermiglio), position 12, with four margins. Fresh mint example with original gum. A fine and attractive example of this desirable plate, displaying excellent freshness and well-preserved original gum. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, "AD" Alberto Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40195 O 11 image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, vermilion (vermiglio), position 23, on fragment with good even margins, just cut into at lower left. Fine used example, cancelled by a misplaced framed handstamp. A fine and attractive piece, the unusually misplaced cancellation leaving the design particularly well visible. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, "AD" Alberto Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 100

Currently (SAN)...CHF 100.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40196 11a image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), showing a dramatic printing flaw at right. Fresh mint example with original gum. A scarce and attractive variety, distinguished by the prominent printing flaw and excellent freshness. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, "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
40197 11a image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), horizontal pair, positions 22–23, with good margins all round. Fresh mint example with original gum. A scarce and attractive multiple, distinguished by its excellent freshness, well-balanced margins and well-preserved original gum. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, "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
40198 11a image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), position 94, showing the stampa smossa (slipped printing) variety. Fresh mint example with original gum. A scarce and highly desirable printing variety, displaying the characteristic slipped impression. Fresh and attractive, with excellent overall appearance. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, "AD" Alberto Diena, Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 300

Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
40199 O 11a image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), with four margins. Fine and scarce used example. A fine and attractive stamp of this desirable shade. Expertise: Signed E.Diena, 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
40200 O 11a image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), position 84, with four good even margins. Fine used example. A fine and attractive stamp of this desirable shade, displaying excellent colour and overall appearance. Expertise: Signed E.Diena, 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
40201 O 11a image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), position 50, with good even margins, close at top, cancelled by a misplaced framed handstamp, thin spot otherwise fine. A fine and attractive stamp, the unusually misplaced cancellation leaving the design particularly well visible. Expertise: Signed "ED" Emilio Diena, "AD" Alberto Diena. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. CHF 50

Currently (SAN)...CHF 50.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 5 Grana, Plate II » Covers
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40202 11 image1859 5 Gr. Plate I and Plate II, vermilion (vermiglio), three-stamp franking on cover dated 28 May 1860 to Civitavecchia, the right-hand stamp from Plate I and the other two from Plate II. Endorsed "Vapore Francese", with Messina despatch cds and three-line cursive maritime arrival handstamp below the adhesives, reverse with arrival cds. A remarkable and very rare three-times 5 Grana franking, combining stamps from two different plates on the same cover. An outstanding exhibition piece of great rarity and postal-historical importance. Expertise: Cert. Giacomo Bottacchi, AIEP (2026); Cert. Alberto Diena (1948). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 10,000

Currently (SAN)...CHF 10,000.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM
Sicily » 5 Grana, Plate II » Retouches
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
40203 11 (90) image1859 5 Gr. Plate II, bright vermilion (vermiglio vivo), position 90 showing retouch (horizontal lines above the “G” of “GR”), with four margins. Fresh mint example with original gum. A scarce and attractive example of this recorded retouched position, displaying excellent freshness and well-preserved original gum. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. CHF 300

Currently (SAN)...CHF 300.00
Closing..Oct-04, 02:00 AM

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