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Italian Colonies (Somalia) 1938 (3.7.) ‘Ala Littoria’ 1L franked airmail cover cancelled Iavello Galla e Sidama cds with a finer cds to left, reverse with Dalle Galla E Sidama backstamp with error of year. Some toning around stamp, a very rare cancel and internal airmail of Italian East Africa (Galla e Sidama was a district formed from land conquered from Ethiopia).Italian Colonies (Somalia) 1938 (3.7.) ‘Ala Littoria’ 1L franked airmail cover cancelled Iavello Galla e Sidama cds with a finer cds to left, reverse with Dalle Galla E Sidama backstamp with error of year. Some toning around stamp, a very rare cancel and internal airmail of Italian East Africa (Galla e Sidama was a district formed from land conquered from Ethiopia).

Italian Colonies

Covers and stamps / Ethiopia / Italian Colonies / Airmail

(Somalia) 1938 (3.7.) ‘Ala Littoria’ 1L franked airmail cover cancelled Iavello Galla e Sidama cds with a finer cds to left, reverse with Dalle Galla E Sidama backstamp with error of year. Some toning around stamp, a very rare cancel and internal airmail of Italian East Africa (Galla e Sidama was a district formed from land conquered from Ethiopia).

£75

Italian States (Papal States) 1865 part outer letter sheet to Mahe, Seychelles franked by 1852 50b blue together with 6b greenish grey tied by single grid of bars cancel, Roma despatch cds (3 Lug) at right, framed ‘P.P.’ at centre, French octagonal maritime date stamp at centre. A fine franking paying the double rate for conveyence by sea to Marseille and then on board a French oacket to Alexndria, carried overland to Suez, where a Ligne Suez-La Reunion French packet completed the last portion of the journey. The 50baj showing the design complete, barely touching at base, clear to large margins otherwise. Three of the backflaps are missing. One of just two covers recorded, originating from all Italian States, addressed to the Seychelles (both from the Papal states, bearing a 50baj and each being unique with involvement of either French or British packets). Signed Colla, A. Bolaffi, Sorani, Oliva, R. Diena plus Bolaffi Cert. Italian States (Papal States) 1865 part outer letter sheet to Mahe, Seychelles franked by 1852 50b blue together with 6b greenish grey tied by single grid of bars cancel, Roma despatch cds (3 Lug) at right, framed ‘P.P.’ at centre, French octagonal maritime date stamp at centre. A fine franking paying the double rate for conveyence by sea to Marseille and then on board a French oacket to Alexndria, carried overland to Suez, where a Ligne Suez-La Reunion French packet completed the last portion of the journey. The 50baj showing the design complete, barely touching at base, clear to large margins otherwise. Three of the backflaps are missing. One of just two covers recorded, originating from all Italian States, addressed to the Seychelles (both from the Papal states, bearing a 50baj and each being unique with involvement of either French or British packets). Signed Colla, A. Bolaffi, Sorani, Oliva, R. Diena plus Bolaffi Cert.

Italian States

Covers and stamps / Italian States / Seychelles

(Papal States) 1865 part outer letter sheet to Mahe, Seychelles franked by 1852 50b blue together with 6b greenish grey tied by single grid of bars cancel, Roma despatch cds (3 Lug) at right, framed ‘P.P.’ at centre, French octagonal maritime date stamp at centre. A fine franking paying the double rate for conveyence by sea to Marseille and then on board a French oacket to Alexndria, carried overland to Suez, where a Ligne Suez-La Reunion French packet completed the last portion of the journey. The 50baj showing the design complete, barely touching at base, clear to large margins otherwise. Three of the backflaps are missing. One of just two covers recorded, originating from all Italian States, addressed to the Seychelles (both from the Papal states, bearing a 50baj and each being unique with involvement of either French or British packets). Signed Colla, A. Bolaffi, Sorani, Oliva, R. Diena plus Bolaffi Cert.

£3875

Italy (Papal States) 1870 (3 Feb) outer letter sheet to Marseille franked 1868 horizontal strip of three 40c black on straw and 20c lilac-rose (Sa. 29f & 28d) tied by diamond lozenge, Roma cds and framed ‘PD’, red transit at right and arrival backstamp. Light vertical creasing just affecting middle 40c., small surface fault bottom right, signed E Diena and Sorani Cert. A rare multiple on cover. Italy (Papal States) 1870 (3 Feb) outer letter sheet to Marseille franked 1868 horizontal strip of three 40c black on straw and 20c lilac-rose (Sa. 29f & 28d) tied by diamond lozenge, Roma cds and framed ‘PD’, red transit at right and arrival backstamp. Light vertical creasing just affecting middle 40c., small surface fault bottom right, signed E Diena and Sorani Cert. A rare multiple on cover.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italian States

(Papal States) 1870 (3 Feb) outer letter sheet to Marseille franked 1868 horizontal strip of three 40c black on straw and 20c lilac-rose (Sa. 29f & 28d) tied by diamond lozenge, Roma cds and framed ‘PD’, red transit at right and arrival backstamp. Light vertical creasing just affecting middle 40c., small surface fault bottom right, signed E Diena and Sorani Cert. A rare multiple on cover.

£975

Italy (Sardinia) 1867 (31 Ago) bluish envelope registered to London franked by three 60c. (Sa T21) with each stamp cancelled by ‘187’ numerals, endorsed in manuscript “Raccomandata” and with framed Raccomandato handstamp, Palermo despatch cds bottom left, at base two-line Dopo La/ Partenza, red London arrival together with fair strike of rare SARDINIA/ crown/ REGISTERED handstamp. Some peripheral distress to envelope, only a few examples are known. Ex Holyoake. Italy (Sardinia) 1867 (31 Ago) bluish envelope registered to London franked by three 60c. (Sa T21) with each stamp cancelled by ‘187’ numerals, endorsed in manuscript “Raccomandata” and with framed Raccomandato handstamp, Palermo despatch cds bottom left, at base two-line Dopo La/ Partenza, red London arrival together with fair strike of rare SARDINIA/ crown/ REGISTERED handstamp. Some peripheral distress to envelope, only a few examples are known. Ex Holyoake.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Great Britain Incoming Registered / Italy

(Sardinia) 1867 (31 Ago) bluish envelope registered to London franked by three 60c. (Sa T21) with each stamp cancelled by ‘187’ numerals, endorsed in manuscript “Raccomandata” and with framed Raccomandato handstamp, Palermo despatch cds bottom left, at base two-line Dopo La/ Partenza, red London arrival together with fair strike of rare SARDINIA/ crown/ REGISTERED handstamp. Some peripheral distress to envelope, only a few examples are known. Ex Holyoake.

£975

Italy (Sardinia) 1862 (12 Mai) outer letter sheet to Lagos bearing single franking 80c. orange-yellow (Sa 17C) showing two large margins, left side touched and cut into at top left corner, cancelled by Genova cds, repeated to right, small red unframed ‘P.P.’, red London Paid transit of MY 14. Without further cancels, a little ink erosion around ‘L’ of ‘Lagos’ not detracting from good appearance to a most unusual destination.Italy (Sardinia) 1862 (12 Mai) outer letter sheet to Lagos bearing single franking 80c. orange-yellow (Sa 17C) showing two large margins, left side touched and cut into at top left corner, cancelled by Genova cds, repeated to right, small red unframed ‘P.P.’, red London Paid transit of MY 14. Without further cancels, a little ink erosion around ‘L’ of ‘Lagos’ not detracting from good appearance to a most unusual destination.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italian States / Lagos / Nigeria

(Sardinia) 1862 (12 Mai) outer letter sheet to Lagos bearing single franking 80c. orange-yellow (Sa 17C) showing two large margins, left side touched and cut into at top left corner, cancelled by Genova cds, repeated to right, small red unframed ‘P.P.’, red London Paid transit of MY 14. Without further cancels, a little ink erosion around ‘L’ of ‘Lagos’ not detracting from good appearance to a most unusual destination.

£1175

Latvia 1927 envelope to Stockholm franked 25s dull blue Coat of Arms tied by Stockholm cds with framed Fran Lettland origin handstamp; good clearly cancelled maritime cover.

Latvia

Covers and stamps / Latvia / Sweden Incoming Mail / Maritime

1927 envelope to Stockholm franked 25s dull blue Coat of Arms tied by Stockholm cds with framed Fran Lettland origin handstamp; good clearly cancelled maritime cover.

£75

Italy 1934 (17.8.) airmail cover to New york franked 1934 Football World Cup postage 1L.25 and Air 50c and 75c tied Posta Aerea Roma Ferrovia. The aircraft was forced to land in Wales and a Newport Pembrokeshire cds of 19 AU added before journey resumed; some toning around perfsItaly 1934 (17.8.) airmail cover to New york franked 1934 Football World Cup postage 1L.25 and Air 50c and 75c tied Posta Aerea Roma Ferrovia. The aircraft was forced to land in Wales and a Newport Pembrokeshire cds of 19 AU added before journey resumed; some toning around perfs

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy / Crash and wreck / Football

1934 (17.8.) airmail cover to New york franked 1934 Football World Cup postage 1L.25 and Air 50c and 75c tied Posta Aerea Roma Ferrovia. The aircraft was forced to land in Wales and a Newport Pembrokeshire cds of 19 AU added before journey resumed; some toning around perfs

£295

Italy (Commemorative Stationery) 1896 10c. Umberto card for Inauguration of Victor Emanuele II monument in Milan; very fine unused.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy / Picture Stationery

(Commemorative Stationery) 1896 10c. Umberto card for Inauguration of Victor Emanuele II monument in Milan; very fine unused.

£50

Italy 1894 proof for commemorative postcard promoting the International Stamp Show, in blue without background colour and without a stamp image (the spacing of the inscription at top will not allow this). At base straight-line perfin CAMPIONE; fine unused condition.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy

1894 proof for commemorative postcard promoting the International Stamp Show, in blue without background colour and without a stamp image (the spacing of the inscription at top will not allow this). At base straight-line perfin CAMPIONE; fine unused condition.

£65

Italy (Commemorative Stationery) 1894 10c Umberto illustrated card for International Stamp Show with image at left in blue and turquoise, sent registered to Zurich, Switzerland with additional 25c., tied Milano cds, ‘R’ handstamp with manuscript number at base and arrival cds bottom right; fine and scarce usage.Italy (Commemorative Stationery) 1894 10c Umberto illustrated card for International Stamp Show with image at left in blue and turquoise, sent registered to Zurich, Switzerland with additional 25c., tied Milano cds, ‘R’ handstamp with manuscript number at base and arrival cds bottom right; fine and scarce usage.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy / Postal Stationery

(Commemorative Stationery) 1894 10c Umberto illustrated card for International Stamp Show with image at left in blue and turquoise, sent registered to Zurich, Switzerland with additional 25c., tied Milano cds, ‘R’ handstamp with manuscript number at base and arrival cds bottom right; fine and scarce usage.

£95

Italy (Picture Stationery) 1890 10c. Umberto stationery card on bluish paper with fine image on reverse titled ISOLA BELLA, one of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, used from Stresa; fine and attractive early card.Italy (Picture Stationery) 1890 10c. Umberto stationery card on bluish paper with fine image on reverse titled ISOLA BELLA, one of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, used from Stresa; fine and attractive early card.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy / Picture Stationery

(Picture Stationery) 1890 10c. Umberto stationery card on bluish paper with fine image on reverse titled ISOLA BELLA, one of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, used from Stresa; fine and attractive early card.

£75

Italian States (Neapolitan Provinces) 1861 (26 Feb) outer letter sheet to Foggia bearing single franking 2gr., good to large margins tied by framed ANNULLATO, fine Partenza Da Napoli date stamp at right, arrival backstamp of the following day. An early usage of this stamps, 12 days after issue and a rarer cancel on this issue, signed A.Diena, Sassone and Raybaudi, ex Provera.Italian States (Neapolitan Provinces) 1861 (26 Feb) outer letter sheet to Foggia bearing single franking 2gr., good to large margins tied by framed ANNULLATO, fine Partenza Da Napoli date stamp at right, arrival backstamp of the following day. An early usage of this stamps, 12 days after issue and a rarer cancel on this issue, signed A.Diena, Sassone and Raybaudi, ex Provera.

Italian States

Covers and stamps / Italian States

(Neapolitan Provinces) 1861 (26 Feb) outer letter sheet to Foggia bearing single franking 2gr., good to large margins tied by framed ANNULLATO, fine Partenza Da Napoli date stamp at right, arrival backstamp of the following day. An early usage of this stamps, 12 days after issue and a rarer cancel on this issue, signed A.Diena, Sassone and Raybaudi, ex Provera.

£395

Italian States (Tuscany) 1860 (12.7.) outer letter sheet to Genova bearing single franking 20c light greenish grey-blue, just touched, tied by Livorno cds with further strike alongside, underpaid with P.D. obliterated with five bar cancel, italic ‘Insufficiente’ handstamp applied at top, manuscript “3” and red ‘Da Livorno/ VIA DI MARE’, arrival backstamp. A very fine and scarce usage, Raybaudi Cert.Italian States (Tuscany) 1860 (12.7.) outer letter sheet to Genova bearing single franking 20c light greenish grey-blue, just touched, tied by Livorno cds with further strike alongside, underpaid with P.D. obliterated with five bar cancel, italic ‘Insufficiente’ handstamp applied at top, manuscript “3” and red ‘Da Livorno/ VIA DI MARE’, arrival backstamp. A very fine and scarce usage, Raybaudi Cert.

Italian States

Covers and stamps / Italian States / Insufficiently franked / Maritime

(Tuscany) 1860 (12.7.) outer letter sheet to Genova bearing single franking 20c light greenish grey-blue, just touched, tied by Livorno cds with further strike alongside, underpaid with P.D. obliterated with five bar cancel, italic ‘Insufficiente’ handstamp applied at top, manuscript “3” and red ‘Da Livorno/ VIA DI MARE’, arrival backstamp. A very fine and scarce usage, Raybaudi Cert.

£255

Italian States (Papal States) 1855 entire to Palma franked 1b and 7b with touched to close margins, the 1b with both frame lines at base handstamped with blue CENTO handstamp with matching small cds top left, each stamp additionally cancelled by Ferrara cross, framed Stati Pontificio handstamp to left, arrival backstamp.Italian States (Papal States) 1855 entire to Palma franked 1b and 7b with touched to close margins, the 1b with both frame lines at base handstamped with blue CENTO handstamp with matching small cds top left, each stamp additionally cancelled by Ferrara cross, framed Stati Pontificio handstamp to left, arrival backstamp.

Italian States

Covers and stamps / Italian States

(Papal States) 1855 entire to Palma franked 1b and 7b with touched to close margins, the 1b with both frame lines at base handstamped with blue CENTO handstamp with matching small cds top left, each stamp additionally cancelled by Ferrara cross, framed Stati Pontificio handstamp to left, arrival backstamp.

£155

Italian States (Papal States) 1859 part entire without side flaps to Lisbon, Portugal franked by 1852 single four margined 2b and right-hand marginal horizontal strip of four 5b, with margins just touched in two places, cancelled/tie by rhomboid of bars, small framed P.P. at right, unclear despatch, red French entry cds and local arrival charge handstamp ‘480’ reis, reverse with French transits and oval arrival date stamp; fine clean appearance.Italian States (Papal States) 1859 part entire without side flaps to Lisbon, Portugal franked by 1852 single four margined 2b and right-hand marginal horizontal strip of four 5b, with margins just touched in two places, cancelled/tie by rhomboid of bars, small framed P.P. at right, unclear despatch, red French entry cds and local arrival charge handstamp ‘480’ reis, reverse with French transits and oval arrival date stamp; fine clean appearance.

Italian States

Covers and stamps / Italian States / Portugal

(Papal States) 1859 part entire without side flaps to Lisbon, Portugal franked by 1852 single four margined 2b and right-hand marginal horizontal strip of four 5b, with margins just touched in two places, cancelled/tie by rhomboid of bars, small framed P.P. at right, unclear despatch, red French entry cds and local arrival charge handstamp ‘480’ reis, reverse with French transits and oval arrival date stamp; fine clean appearance.

£545

Italy 1877 Official double weight outer letter sheet used from Ischia Di Castro to Civitavechia at concessionary 20c rate, franked 1866 Torino printing 2c block of ten cancelled by six ‘2896’ numerals, COMMUNE D’ISCHIA DI CASTRO circular framed handstamp, arrival backstamp.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy

1877 Official double weight outer letter sheet used from Ischia Di Castro to Civitavechia at concessionary 20c rate, franked 1866 Torino printing 2c block of ten cancelled by six ‘2896’ numerals, COMMUNE D’ISCHIA DI CASTRO circular framed handstamp, arrival backstamp.

£125

Italy 1878 Official outer letter sheet used within Brescia at concessionary 10c rate, franked 1866 Torino printing 1c block of ten cancelled by three Brescia cds, MUNICIPIO/ DI/ CORZANO framed handstamp and italic ‘Corzano’ above block; Raybaudi signature.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy

1878 Official outer letter sheet used within Brescia at concessionary 10c rate, franked 1866 Torino printing 1c block of ten cancelled by three Brescia cds, MUNICIPIO/ DI/ CORZANO framed handstamp and italic ‘Corzano’ above block; Raybaudi signature.

£75

Italy 1893 (16.12.) large folded registered envelope (340 x 135mm) franked at double internal rate to Villafranca, Asti with Torino printing Vittorio Emanuele II 2c. (10, two strips of three, a pair and two singles) plus 1889 45c Umberto; a fine franking with G. Bottacchi Certificate.Italy 1893 (16.12.) large folded registered envelope (340 x 135mm) franked at double internal rate to Villafranca, Asti with Torino printing Vittorio Emanuele II 2c. (10, two strips of three, a pair and two singles) plus 1889 45c Umberto; a fine franking with G. Bottacchi Certificate.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Italy

1893 (16.12.) large folded registered envelope (340 x 135mm) franked at double internal rate to Villafranca, Asti with Torino printing Vittorio Emanuele II 2c. (10, two strips of three, a pair and two singles) plus 1889 45c Umberto; a fine franking with G. Bottacchi Certificate.

£95

Italian Levant (Palestine) 1914 (23/1) cover to Firenze bearing single franking Gerusalemme/ 1 Piastra 1 on 25c. tied by fine square circle GERUSALEMME date stamp, with another strike alongside, arrival backstamp; slightly reduced at left.Italian Levant (Palestine) 1914 (23/1) cover to Firenze bearing single franking Gerusalemme/ 1 Piastra 1 on 25c. tied by fine square circle GERUSALEMME date stamp, with another strike alongside, arrival backstamp; slightly reduced at left.

Italian Levant

Covers and stamps / Italian Levant / Palestine

(Palestine) 1914 (23/1) cover to Firenze bearing single franking Gerusalemme/ 1 Piastra 1 on 25c. tied by fine square circle GERUSALEMME date stamp, with another strike alongside, arrival backstamp; slightly reduced at left.

£75

Italian Levant (Palestine) 1914 (4/4) 20 Para 20 on 10c postal stationery card used to Genova cancelled by Gerusalemme square circle date stamps, Rappallo arrival cds to left; small corner crease otherwise fine and fresh used with long message.

Italian Levant

Covers and stamps / Italian Levant / Palestine / Postal Stationery

(Palestine) 1914 (4/4) 20 Para 20 on 10c postal stationery card used to Genova cancelled by Gerusalemme square circle date stamps, Rappallo arrival cds to left; small corner crease otherwise fine and fresh used with long message.

£95