386th Auction

1852–59, collection of over 130 stamps in a stockbook, including singles and pairs, a mostly used collection, neatly arranged by issue and denomination, strongest in the 1852–55 Crown issues with additional 1857–59 and Provisional Government examples, a striking range of shades offering strong potential for further study and expansion, a useful reference page of forgeries and reprints is also included (not counted in the total), condition slightly mixed in places though of superior overall quality to what is often found in such collections, the odd questionable stamp, but many signed including by Diena, Richter, and others; a fine and well-balanced collection of above-average quality, ideal for the specialist.

1852–55, collection of 10 covers, including single frankings of the 15c and 25c, strips of the 5c and 10c, a pleasing range of usages and shades, showing both straight-line and c.d.s. cancellations, a couple of items signed Diena and one accompanied by an Enzo Diena certificate, condition typically mixed with faults to be expected in places, though mostly fine and a desirable lot for further study; an appealing and worthwhile group, ideal for the specialist.

1859, a mint and used collection of approximately 50 stamps, arranged by denomination from the ½ b. to 20 b., almost all singles though including a small number of multiples and one bisect, better than usual quality, with a good range of shares, and most being four-margin examples, the odd imperfection or questionable item, though note several stamps signed by well-known experts, one page of forgeries/reprints included for reference and not counted in the total, overall fine or better.

1841/1861, interesting collection on exhibition pages, highly specialized with multiples, shades, cancellations and oddities, some attractive covers throughout with single-, multiple- and combination frankings, a few reprints and forgeries noted, some values signed Diena, somewhat in slightly mixed condition, an attractive specialist assembly for further study

1851-1862, a well-developed mint & used collection in two large stockbooks, comprising 1851 Vittorio Emanuele II imperforates through to 1862 printings, carefully-arranged and frequently annotated by the collector, noting postmarks, varieties, etc, replete with a striking range of shades, particularly among the later issues an impressive collection that took tremendous effort to assemble, some questionable or faulty examples to be expected in a holding of this size and nature, selection of forgeries/reprints mounted on page and included for reference, but uncommonly fresh and far better quality than usually encountered, an ideal nucleus for an expansive study of this fascinating area.

1851/, collection of over thirty covers, comprising three 1851 20 c. blue single frankings, three 1854 20 c. blue single frankings, the balance being later Vittorio Emanuele II frankings, most from the Fourth Issue, including a  range frankings, most 10 c. brown or 20 c. blue, noting foreign destinations including Great Britain, France, and Switzerland, a wide range of shades and postmarks, etc, condition slightly mixed in places but of overall superior quality to what is often found, the frankings typically fresh and bright, many expert signed including Diena, Raybaudi, etc, and three certificates accompany, a desirable group.

1859 Ferdinand II collection of over 100 mint and used stamps, neatly arranged by denomination, a solid study of the issue with mostly singles and a few pairs, showing a striking range of shades with collector's annotations attempting plate and shade distinctions, condition slightly mixed with some faults as expected, but overall superior to what is typically found in such holdings, many stamps signed including by Alberto and Enzo Diena, Raybaudi, etc., with a small group of certificates including Bolaffi and Colla, a desirable and fresh collection, mostly fine or better and ideal for expansion.

1859, group of seven covers with Ferdinand II frankings, comprising primarily 2c frankings including four single frankings in a range of shades from light to deep blue, one cover with a pair, one with three singles, and one bearing 1c and 2c singles (this signed Alberto Diena), some small faults as typically encountered, mostly fine, an attractive and useful group.

1851–60, collection of over 120 stamps in a stockbook, mint and used, predominantly a study of the Lion of Tuscany issues, neatly arranged by denomination with considerable effort made to identify shades, plate flaws, postmarks, and proofs, mostly singles with a few pairs, the odd dubious example as typical of such material, condition slightly mixed though superior to what is often found in holdings of this scope, many four-margin examples throughout, numerous stamps signed including by Oliva and Diena, with four certificates accompanying; a desirable collection, mostly fine or better and ideal for the specialist.

1851–60, group of sixteen covers with Lion of Tuscany or Cross of Savoy frankings, nine bearing 1851–59 Lion  issues including single frankings of the 4 cr. and 9 cr., including one 9 cr. cover to Paris, the remainder with Cross of Savoy issues including a 1 c. on newspaper and 5 c. pair on cover, illustrating a wide range of rates and usages, many with expert signatures including Alberto and Enzo Diena,  some small faults as to be expected, but a better than average group with many attractive items, much fine or better,

1860/2001, mint never hinged/unused and used collection, incl. Italian Levant and Postage Dues, a few better values in the semi-modern, some occasional faults in the early issues, overall in fine condition, neatly housed in 4 albums

1860/2000(ca.,) mostly use collection with duplicates and better items on album pages in folder

1860/2000, used, unused and mint never hinged collection and stock in 2 stockbooks

1861/2016, large mint never hinged/unused and used collection, incl. officials, postage due and military and parcel stamps, starting from the Emanuel II. Napolitan issues, some better sets like Mi.-Nr. 188-193 (the latter without gum), 445-446 unused, 479-487 unused, 505-513 unused, etc., in the inter-war years a few questionable cancellations, small part of modern facial values, somewhat mixed condition in the early years as to be expected, overall in very good condition, neatly housed in 9 hingeless albums

1861/1945, unused and mint stamps in small stockbook, including Mi-No. 56/57, 94, parcel 1/6, etc. 

1861/1990, several used, unused and mint never hinged collections including Vatican, with some better sets in 11 binders/albums 

1860/1942, covers/cards (80+) from italian states to WWII, including Colonies, Eritrea, early air mails, censors, Fiume and Yugoslavia area, San Marino, postage due, 1905 uprated stationery card to Argentina, some different

1940/45, collection containing Aerogramme 60 lire blue with Trieste overprint 'AMG / FTT', censor cover 1942 from Kerkyra Ionian Islands, Republica Sociale censor cover 1944, cover from MENTONE to Denmark, card and cover from Ljubljana Slovenia

1914/23, ca. 65 Briefe, Karten und Ganzsachen ab Österreich-Belege ab ca.1872 mit Stempel u.a. aus Laibach, Zensuren, interssanten Frankaturen mit u.a. R-Brief mit Mi.-Nr. 19 (45x!) und bedarfsgebrauchte Ganzsachen

1941/43, extensive mint never hinged/unused and used collection, including postage dues, many better values with Mi.-Nr. 6 mint never hinged (signed Diena), 22 unused (signed Diena), 31 mint never hinged (insignificant corner perf crease, still fine, signed Diena), P4 mint never hinged (a couple of toned spots, certificate A. diena), P11 mint never hinged (certificate A. Diena), unissued Sassone-Nr. 34 mint never hinged (signed Diena), etc., together with a complete run of the 1923 Italian Occupation series, many signed, except for the occasional fault in overall excellent condition

1893/1940 used and unused collection with some better material, nicely arranged in original Landsmans album 

1890/1942, Covers & Cards (18)  from Italian Colonies including Cirenaica, Libya, Eritrea and Fiume, air mails and censor in folder

1918/32, unused and mint never hinged collection with same better items like Mi.-Nr. 44Ums sowie Mi.-Nr. 107-111B, good condition

1882/1918, interessante Sammlung ab Vorphila sowie Österreich gebraucht in Liechtenstein, insgesamt 25 Briefe und Karten sowie einige Marken und Briefstücke, meist gute Erhaltung

1912/2000, ungebrauchte/postfrische und gestempelte Sammlung, mit Schwerpunkt auf den modernen Ausgaben, dabei bessere komplette Sätze, Kleinbogen sowie ein kleiner Teil Nominale, in drei Alben

1912/2015, anfangs meist ungebrauchte/gestempelte, ab ca. 1964 postfrische, in den Hauptnummern komplette Sammlung inkl. Dienst-, Porto- und Flugpostmarken, dabei u.a. Mi.-Nr. 45-52A/B, 82-89 und 119-21 ungebraucht, 140-42, Vaduz Block (Herzstück postfrisch), etc., guter Teil gültige Frankaturware, gute Erhaltung, in drei Vordruckalben

1955/2010, augenscheinlich komplette postfrische/ungebrauchte Sammlung inklusive Blockausgaben, Flugpost und Nachporto. Dabei viel Frankaturware. 

1957/84, vorwiegend postfrische Sammlung mit vielen Kleinbogen, gute Erhaltung

1972/2001, meist postfrischer/gestempelter Bestand, hunderte kpl. Bögen und Sätzen, dazu FDC, in sehr guter Erhaltung 

1976/90, postfrische Sammlung Kleinbogen in einwandfreier Erhaltung, sauber in sechs Borek-Album 

2008, 400 Jahre Fürstenhaus, Blockausgabe, 10 verschiedene Phasendrucke, 150 Garnituren, postfrisch (Block 18 PH)

1990/92, interesting group ex Mi.-Nr. 457-64 and 472 of Essays, proofs, covers with multiples, double prints, different papers, good quality

1919/39, interesting group of more than 60 cards and covers with many better frankings, different cancellations, registered mail and parcel cards, slightly different condition

1852, Wiliam III. 10 c. black and 1 sgr., totally about 350 used copies including some pairs and a strip of 3, some better cancellations. Quite nice quality. (Mi, 1-2)

1852–82, mint and used collection of regular issues and Officials comprising over 200 stamps, with 1852 Grand Duke William group collected for shades, including 10c (11 singles, 2 pairs) and 1sgr (9 singles, 2 pairs, and a strip of three), followed by a diverse range of imperforate, rouletted, and perforated Arms issues, many also showing shade variations, as well as examples bearing OFFICIEL and S.P. overprints including several blocks, the regular issues mostly used while the Officials are largely mint, condition slightly mixed with some typical flaws and close inspection advised for potential dubious OFFICIEL overprints, nonetheless a fresh and desirable holding, fine or better.

1852, 10 c. black, 9 single values and 2 pairs with different cancellations including green targets of Luxembourg and Wiltz, "PP", rural of Esch, all with certificate/opinion