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Modena, 1859 – Provisional Government, 20 c. violet block of four (Michel 9a, Sassone 15, €22,000)
Unused block of four 20 centesimi “Governo Provvisorio” stamps, showing the Modena coat of arms, inscriptions “FRANCO BOLLO” and “PROVINCIE MODONESI.” Fresh, with full to large margins and original gum. Fine and attractive multiple, signed Ennio Bianchi and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Previously sold at auction for CHF...

Italian States, Napoli 1860, Folded letter Napoli to Brindisi franked with 1gr. rose-pink horizontal imperf pair (Sassone # 4)  and 2gr.  pinkish brown, ( Sassone # 7)  both struck with boxed ‘ANNULLATO’ (Cancelled) handstamps on front—typically applied to high-value or long-distance mail. The route from Naples to Brindisi was significant, and the combined stamp value corresponds to higher postal rates for such mail.
On reverse, a rare...

ITALIAN STATES – Naples 1859 Folded letter to Gioj franked with 2gr rosa brunastro (Sassone #7), tied by boxed “Annullato” handstamp, margins ample to large, especially wide top and bottom, just touched at left. Clean and attractive. Signed twice by Surány.

Italian States – Naples, 1859 (April). Envelope to Lucera, addressed to “Sua Eccellenza Il Sig. D. Giacomo de Chiari, Giudice di Gran Corte Criminale”, franked at right with 2 grana pinkish brown (Sassone 7e), which bears the Surány certificator’s signature along with the Sassone catalogue number. The stamp is cancelled by boxed “ANNULLATO” in black. At right, alongside the franking, fine strike in red of circular datestamp of Aversa with...

Italian States — Duchy of Parma, 1857, 25c lilac‑brown cover from Parma to Verona
Folded entire sent 2 November 1857 from Parma to Verona, franked with the 25 centesimi lilac‑brown stamp (Sassone No. 10). The stamp is in excellent condition and neatly tied. Accompanied by a certificate signed by Dr. Enzo Diena (9 Dec 1986) confirming the authenticity of both cover and stamp, with photo reproduction included.

Duchy of Parma – 1855 Cover to Piacenza with 1852 5c Yellow-Green, Sassone #8Folded entire sent from Borgotaro to Piacenza, dated 19 October 1855, franked with a horizontal strip of three 5 centesimi yellow-green (giallo chiaro/verdone), tied by circular postmarks.A fine and rare franking, bearing disinfection slits typical of the period.Accompanied by a 2001 certificate from Giorgio Colla, who confirms the authenticity of the letter, strip,...

Italian States: Parma, 1854, 15c red (Scott 7, MiNr. 3 ), tied with 3-line hand-stamp on folded letter  “PARMA/ 20/ FEBBRAJO”, addressed to  "Fontanato Caligaur Reggio," indicating its destination as Reggio, which could refer to Reggio Emilia or Reggio Calabria in Italy.   with receiving postmark, Very Fine.Sassone 7; €750 ($1,000).Scott $425.Estimate $300 - 400.

ITALIAN STATES – TUSCANY. 1857 (May 16) Folded letter from Firenze to Genova, franked with 6 crazie green on grey-blue (MiNr. 7y), tied by clear 5-bar grill cancel. Marked with boxed “P.D.” and two-line “VIA DI SAR” handstamp, indicating routing via the Kingdom of Sardinia. Backstamped with Genova arrival dated 17 May 1857. Signed Avanzo.