Lot 1487
Sardinia, 1863, 40c red. 4 margins ingle tied by Torino cds's on 1863 folded letter sheet to Paris, light red transit and receiving backstamp; couple tone spots at top right, F.-V.F (no photo).Scott No. 13 Estimate $50 - 75.
Realized: $20
Lot 1488 o
Sicily, 1859, 20g dark gray violet. Frame cancel, full even margins, strong shade, Very Fine; with 1968 Z. Mario certificate.Scott No. 17 $625.
Realized: $115
Lot 1489
Tuscany, 1851, 2cr blue green. Ample to full margins, tied by "P.D." handstamp on 1853 folded letter sheet to Modena, with "Livorao, Mag 11" ribbon type town postmark along side, partial receiving backstamp, some minor cellophane tape reinforcement on the back that does not detract from overall appearance, Very Fine, An lovely cover, signed A. Diena. Sassone No. 6 €750 ($1,028).Scott No. 5a Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $240
Lot 1490 o
Italy, 1879, 30c brown. Neat town cancel, rich color, Fine and scarce; signed Senf. Sassone No. 41.Scott No. 49 $1,900.
Realized: $100
Lot 1491
Italy, 1901, 50c violet. Top margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, wide margins, rich vibrant color, F.-V.F., a very rare stamp never hinged.Scott No. 85 $1,500.
Realized: $750
Lot 1492
Italy, 1923, 20c-1l Faith Issue complete. 3 sets plus additional 1l single, o.g., never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F. Sassone No. S24 (no photo).Scott No. 143-146 $103.
Realized: $25
Lot 1493
Italy, 1923 10c-5l Manzoni set complete. O.g., lightly hinged, fresh with bright colors, Very Fine.Scott No. 165-170 $675.
Realized: $350
Lot 1494
Italy, 1923, 5l violet and black. O.g., bright color, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 170 $550.
Realized: $180
Lot 1495
Italy, 1961, 205l rose lilac, map error. O.g., never hinged, fresh, small gum bend faintly creasing, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 834a $1,650.
Realized: $750
Lot 1496 o
Italy, Airmail, 1934 Soccer set complete. Neat town cancels, rich colors, Very Fine. Sassone No. S.1513.Scott No. C62-C65 $519.
Realized: $110