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1775/1868, group of 27 covers, showing a fine range of usages, commencing with 10 entires to France franked with Papal Sates issues, a fine group of covers from France to Civita Vecchia, with 1863 entire letter bearing Napoléon 40 c. orange, perforated, underpaiying the 50 c. rate and tied by two-line “FRANCA VIA DI MARE” repeated alongside, with due “6” erased and new “20” applied (signed Diena); 1863 entire letter bearing Sardinia 40 c. carmine tied by “PONTELAGOSCURO FERARA 13 GEN 5´63”, repeated alongside, to Trieste (signed Bolaffi), and more. A delightful assembly, except for the occasional fault in overall good and fresh condition, in one stockbook.

1860, Croce di Savoia ½ t. light blue, fresh color and wide margins, used with black boxed “ANNULATO”, very fine and most attractive. Signed Starauschek and Colla with certificate (2024)

1761/1960, group of 300 cards, covers and postal stationery, incuding several better items, 13 covers papal states with attractive frankings, better pre-philately, Airmail, some other areas, interesting group, mostly good condition

1865-67, City Post of Constantinopel : Liannos Collection on five album pages starting proof pair 5 pa. black on dull rose imperforated with guide line for printing on top, perforation varieties, imperforated blocks, colour shades, blocks of four, fine and unusual.

1930, Coat of Arms 2 c. orange tied by cds. “BIFFCNI VALLE PIANA 22.7.38” to complete “Braille” folded letter to Florence. Letter with tear at bottom and failling holes at left, otherwise fine, certificate Raybaudi (1985)

Mantua, Vincenzo II. 1626-1627. Silbergußmedaille o. J. (1627), von G. Morone Mola. Av. Geharnischtes Brustbild n.l. mit großem Kragen und umgelegter Ordenskette; Rv. Hund als Symbol der Wachsamkeit stehend n.l. 44,4 mm, 32,02 g. Vorzüglich. Gonzaga V 70, Börner 1107 (dort in Bronze)

1863, 5 c. gray, tied by c.d.s. "PALERMO LUG. 77" to decorative advertising double card "VINO DELLO ZUCCO", to Drontheim, Norway. Fine and very scarce.

1865, ferro di cavallo 20 c. on 15 c. blue in combination with 1863, 15 c. blue, single and horizontal pair, and 10 c. brown orange, tied by c.d.s. "ANCONA 30 GEN. 65" to entire letter via Switzerland to Schwelm in Prussia. Small transportation marks, still fine. Very rare combination franking.

1879, 5 c. green, 10 c. rose carmine and 3 copies 20 c. brown orange, tied by barred "182" to registered cover from "NAPOLI 17 11 88" to Drontheim, Norway. Fine and very scarce.

1891, Krone/Adler 50 Pfg. lebhaftbraunrot, im Viererblock, sauber gestempelt “APIA KDPA 9/12 91”, tadellos. Eine attraktive Einheit. Sign. Bothe BPP und Fotoattest Jäschke-L. BPP (2026)

“BEZAHLT Kaiserl. Deutsche Postagentur Apia - 1 - 2 - 1889”, violetter Rahmenstempel komplett und klar auf 20 Pfg. dunkelultramarin. Die Marke ist tadellos. Ein dekoratives Briefstück mit der besseren Entwertung. Fotoattest Jäschke-L. BPP (2026)

The Unofficial Issues: G.R.I. 3d. auf 25 Pfg. rötlichorange/gelbschwarz auf hellgelb, Doppeldruck, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, sauber mit Stempel “APIA 15.9.14” auf Briefstück, tadellos. Ein interessantes Stück aus der Auflage von Jimmy Ah Sue

The Unofficial Issues: G.R.I. 2½d. auf 20 Pfg. violettultramarin, Doppeldruck, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, sauber mit Stempel “APIA 15.9.14” auf Briefstück, tadellos. Ein interessantes Stück aus der Auflage von Jimmy Ah Sue, sign. A. Diena

The Unofficial Issues: G.R.I. 1 d. auf 10 Pfg. karminrot, senkrechtes Paar, die obere Marke mit Doppeldruck, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, sauber mit Stempel “APIA 23.9.14” auf Briefstück, winzige geknittert, sonst tadellos. Ein interessantes Stück aus der Auflage von Jimmy Ah Sue, sign. Drahn

1914, G.R.I. ½ d. auf 5 Pfg. grün, mit doppeltem Aufdruck, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, sauber mit Stempel “APIA 24.9.14” auf Briefstück, tadellos, sign. Drahn

1914, G.R.I. ½ d. auf 5 Pfg. grün, mit doppeltem Aufdruck durch vertikale Aufdruckverschiebung, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, sauber gestempelt, rechts kleiner Fleck, sonst tadellos

1914, G.R.I. 2 S. auf 2 M. schwärzlichblau, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, sauber mit Stempel “APIA 10.9.14” auf Briefstück, tadellos, eine seltene Marke, sign. Champion und Calves sowie Fotoatteste Philatelic.Experts (2026)

1914, G.R.I. 5 S. auf 5 M. grünschwarz/bräunlichkarmin, farbfrisch und gut gezähnt, postfrisch, der Gummi gering getönt, sonst tadellos, eine seltene Marke, sign. Calves

1857, Victoria 4d. dull-rose, fresh color and very close (maybe just touched) to good margins, used with central grid, an attractive example of this rare stamp, a.o. signed Pfenninger and certificate Philatelic.Experts (2026)

1851–1945, mostly used collection on old album pages; includes Sardinia, Tuscany, Parma, Modena, and Sicily, followed by issues of the Kingdom featuring various higher-value stamps and sets; condition varies somewhat.

1852/60(ca.), very nice and interesting unused and used collection, with many better items like Papal States Mi.-Nr. 1 corner copy “otto filetti”,  postal forgeries, multiples, marginal copies, Mi.-Nr. 6 in combination with LV 30 c., Parma Mi.-Nr. 1 strip of three with red boxed grid, Sardinia Mi.-Nr. 2 on folded letter with cancellation “Nodo di Savoia”, Tuscany Mi.-Nr. 9y used, signed Pfenninger and Köhler, mostly good condition

1859, interesting unused and used collection with five covers, including shades, 1 gr. used horizontal pair, 2 gr. unused horizontal strip of five, 1 gr. cover with two singles in distinct different shades, several retouches, varying quality, many signed Köhler etc.

1857/59, Recess by Perkins Bacon, watermark large Star: Victoria 1 sh. 9d. green, fresh color and close to good margins, unused with small part original gum, fine, signed Mohrmann

1857/59, Recess by Perkins Bacon, watermark large Star: Victoria 9 d. purple-brown, fresh color, close to good margins all around, used, fine, signed Thier