386th Auction

1928/52 (ca.), mint never hinged and unused accumulation, some better sets throughout, overall in very fine condition

1922/2008, used collection and from 1941 onward mostly unused and mint never hinged, including booklets, sheetlets and duplicates in 6 albums/stockbooks in box

1965/67, Mi.-Nos. 176-7, 192-3, 265-66, 276-77, each with “Specimen” overprint, each MNH and v.f., four certificates Hamilton-Bowen BPP (2008/9)

1850/1950, unused and used collection with old States, better items, some varieties and extensive back of the book with  G.N.R overprints, commercial stamps, airmail. Occupied zones (A.M.G. Trieste, Austria, Istria, Fiume, Aegean Islands  etc.), nicely arranged in Landsmans album

1852 onwards, used, unused and mint never hinged collection with better items, eg. Old States, occupied zones WWI and Colonies on album pages in folder

1750/1870, 32 covers mainly pre-philately, large variety of cancellations in folder

1852–68, collection of over 280 stamps including singles, bisects, pairs, and multiples, a largely used holding  in a large stockbook, though note many mint examples throughout, neatly-arranged by issue and denomination, ranging from the 1852 first issues through to the 1868 perforated types, a striking  array of shades as well as postmark interest, suitable for further study and expansion, condition slightly mixed with some forgeries or repaired examples to be expected, though overall superior to what is often found in such extensive holdings, over a dozen certificates accompany and many more stamps bear expert signatures including Diena, Oliva, Ferrario; a desirable and well-balanced collection of above-average quality, mostly fine or better and ideal for the specialist.

1852/1868, collection of over 55 covers with diverse frankings and postmarks, the vast majority bearing 1852 issue frankings,  illustrating a wide range of single, multiple, bisect, and three-colour frankings, postmarks including c.d.s., straight-line and boxed handstamps, condition somewhat mixed with faults to be expected in places, as typical of such classic material, though mostly fine and presentable, a couple of forgeries or dubious items as often seen, but many covers bear expert signatures noting Diena, Sorani, Colla, etc, with five certificates accompanying; a desirable and well-balanced lot showing greater diversity than typically encountered, ideal for the specialist.

1852–60, collection of over ninety stamps, mint and used, neatly arranged by denomination and comprising a strong study of the first issues, with examples from both printings with and without dot after denomination, mostly singles with a few multiples including "interspazio" pairs, the collector having made considerable effort to identify shades, plate varieties, etc, approximately one-third of the material from the 1859 Provisional Government issues, some questionable items as typical but note several stamps signed and four certificates accompany, condition slightly, but with many four-margin examples and thus superior to what is typically encountered, mostly fine or better and ideal for the specialist.

1852–59, group of eight covers, all but one bearing 1852 issue frankings including both types with and without dot after denomination, the majority single frankings of the 5 c., 25 c., or 40 c.,  also a cover front with 5 c. and 15 c. Provisional Government adhesives, one 40 c. single franking accompanied by Cardillo certificate, condition mixed as often seen, but a useful and mostly fine group.

1858/59, The first section a study of 1858-9 issues, approximately 50 used examples, ½ gr. to 20 gr. denominations represented, mostly singles, though note a handful of multiples, with myriad shades for the specialist to further study, followed by the Province Napoletane issues of Vittorio Emanuele II, imperforate and perforated examples, a mix of mint and used, with over 100 stamps, also collected with an eye to shade varities, some faulty or dubious examples to be expected, but superior quality to what is often found, many four-margin examples among the imperforates, overall fresh and fine or better. 

1858-62 group of twenty covers, eight being franked with Arms of the Two Sicilies, all but two of these being 2 gr. single frankings, the balance being 1 gr. and 2 gr. horizontal pairs on folded letters, good range of shades for study, all cancelled with “Annullato” handstamps, the balance being Province Napoletane frankings, most imperforate or perforated Emmanuel II issues, some faults, but overall fine.
 

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