Lot 38
Italian States: Tuscany Reference Collection. Over 450 items mostly mounted on album pages in binder; 1851-52 Lion issues including genuine 1cr-9cr issues used in duplication including 1cr pair on cover, also a selection of similar issues with removed cancellations, similar 1857-59 issues with genuine including 6cr on cover and two 9cr singles used (one sound and other with tear, both with P.F. certs., Scott cat. $7,750 each), extensive forgery section including Fournier creations including multiples and a diverse range of cancellations, a host of other forgeries including several cover and on piece creations, 1860 Coat of Arms issues with genuine issues to the 80c with duplication (mixed condition), forgeries including the works Fournier and a set of Spiro Bros. used sheet among others, also a small section of newspaper tax forgeries.Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Realized: $11,500