1852 2baj black on green, canceled with two straight-line "URBISAGLIA" postmarks, v.f., signed Diena, also Sismondo, with his 2007 certificate. The URBISAGLIA straight-line cancel is very rare, with Sassone rarity factor of "R3" (Sass.3a, Euro 10,400) (Cat No. 3a) (Image)

Est.$500

1852 FL from Rome to Ferrara, franked with 6b black on gray, large margins all around, tied by Roma 11 May 53 departure pmk, additionally struck alongside, also oval "Insufficiently Paid" due marking, somewhat unclear, as the exceptional "Third Distance" charge was 6 bajocchi, which this letter paid, v.f. and interesting item, signed Roser, with Sismondo certificate (Sass.7a) (Cat No. 7a) (Image)

Est.$150

1852 50baj blue, canceled "Rome" on small piece, slightly in at left, other three margins large to showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, good color, fine, with 2003 Raybaudi certificate (Sass.10, Euro 3,250) cat. $1650 (Cat No. 10) (Image)

Cat. $1650, Est.$250

1867 10 Cent. black vermilion, variety "t" of "Cent" missing, unused with original gum, h.r., large margins, just in at bottom, fine and rare item, signed Emilio Diena (catalogued as the regular stamp, variety not listed) cat. $1900 (Cat No. 15var) (Image)

Cat. $1900, Est.$250