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Italian Offices Abroad continued...

OFFICES IN CHINA - PEKING continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
301 O Sassone #3f Sassone 3f, 1917 Pechino6 Cent surcharge on 15c Gray black, surcharge vertical, a magnificent example of this incredibly rare variety that is not listed in Scott, wonderfully select quality possessing precise centering and surrounded by fullSassone #3f, 1917 "Pechino/6 Cent" surcharge on 15c Gray black, surcharge vertical, a magnificent example of this incredibly rare variety that is not listed in Scott, wonderfully select quality possessing precise centering and surrounded by full even perforations, deep color on especially fresh bright paper, a lightly cancelled example of a variety that is only known used, extremely fine in every regard; a great Offices in China rarity of which very few examples are known; signed Raybaudi and accompanied by that firm's 1983 certificate (Scott #5 var.). (Image) €4,000

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
302 og Sassone #5 Sassone 5, 1917 Pechino8 Cents surcharge on 20c Orange, fresh mint example of this very scarce value, rich color on bright paper and possessing full o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, normal fine centering an exceptionally rare value wiSassone #5, 1917 "Pechino/8 Cents" surcharge on 20c Orange, fresh mint example of this very scarce value, rich color on bright paper and possessing full o.g. that has been only lightly hinged, normal fine centering; an exceptionally rare value with the surcharge either upright or inverted; signed E(nzo) D(iena) and accompanied by his 1985 certificate (Scott #5; $3,500.00). (Image) €10,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
303 og Sassone #5b Sassone 5, 1917 Pechino8 Cents surcharge on 20c Orange, surcharge inverted, striking variety of this rare value, which is about equally rare with the surcharge upright or inverted, bottom sheet-margin single showing a portion of the marginalSassone #5, 1917 "Pechino/8 Cents" surcharge on 20c Orange, surcharge inverted, striking variety of this rare value, which is about equally rare with the surcharge upright or inverted, bottom sheet-margin single showing a portion of the marginal inscription, fresh with bright color, o.g., barest trace of hinging, fine and rare; signed Champion and accompanied by a 1968 Alberto Diena certificate (Scott #8a; $3,300.00). (Image) €10,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
304 og Sassone #6a Sassone 6a, 1917 Pechino40 Cents surcharge on 50c Violet, error in value, an incredible rare mint example of the value that was intended to receive the 20c surcharge but surprisingly received the 40c value more often, quite well centered, attSassone #6a, 1917 "Pechino/40 Cents" surcharge on 50c Violet, error in value, an incredible rare mint example of the value that was intended to receive the 20c surcharge but surprisingly received the 40c value more often, quite well centered, attractive delicate color, o.g., very fine; remarkably rare and seldom offered; signed E(milio) D(iena) and others, plus accompanied by 2000 BPA certificate (Scott #9b; $7,000.00). (Image) €20,000

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
305 O Sassone #7b Sassone 7b, 1917 Pechino40 Cents surcharge on 1L Brown and green, surcharge inverted, an extraordinarily rare used variety of the rarest of the first issue surcharges of Peking, a fresh stamp in all respects with deep rich colors of the stampSassone #7b, 1917 "Pechino/40 Cents" surcharge on 1L Brown and green, surcharge inverted, an extraordinarily rare used variety of the rarest of the first issue surcharges of Peking, a fresh stamp in all respects with deep rich colors of the stamp as well as a nicely impressed surcharge, lightly cancelled, normal fine centering; a seldom offered certified stamp that is missing from most collections of the Italian offices; signed Fiecchi and others, plus accompanied by 1974 Alfredo Fiecchi and 1986 Enzo Diena certificates (Scott #11a; $12,750.00). (Image) €37,500

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
306 og Sassone #30 Sassone 30, 1919 2DOLLARIPechino surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, a phenomenal rarity of the Offices in Peking with this extremely rare type of surcharge with all capital letters in DOLLARI, beautifully fresh and intSassone #30, 1919 "2/DOLLARI/Pechino" surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, a phenomenal rarity of the Offices in Peking with this extremely rare type of surcharge with all capital letters in "DOLLARI", beautifully fresh and intense colors on bright white paper, full clean o.g. that has only been very lightly hinged, very fine. Often overprints that come in different types are varieties within the overprint setting. Such is not the case with the Two Dollar overprints of the Offices in China. The most common type of Peking was made by adding a surcharge with "dollari" in lower case to an already overprinted stamp for Peking from the previous issue. In the same year of 1919 this extremely rare type with "DOLLARI" in all capital letters was produced. The final type was produced in 1920 being similar to the first type with all letters lower case, but in this instance both the surcharge and the Peking overprint were all one handstamp which made "Pechino" shorter. The two later types of the Two Dollar value are important rarities of the Italian Offices, but the type with all capital letters in "DOLLARI" is a major rarity without equal. It is noted in the Sassone catalog that only fifteen stamps are known, which includes stamps that are both mint and used, ranking this stamp among world class rarities of any of the foreign offices in China or any other area; signed Raybaudi, A. D(iena) and E(nzo) Diena, plus accompanied by a 1982 Enzo Diena certificate (Scott #30a; $34,500.00). (Image) €110,000

SOLD for $40,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
307 og Sassone #30 Sassone 30, 1919 2DOLLARIPechino surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, another mint single of this incredibly rare stamp, this copy features marvelous centering as few of any of the overprinted offices in China issues show,Sassone #30, 1919 "2/DOLLARI/Pechino" surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, another mint single of this incredibly rare stamp, this copy features marvelous centering as few of any of the overprinted offices in China issues show, strong colors, o.g. with gum toning mostly affecting the perforations, in all other respects an extremely fine example of this rarity; it is highly unusual to find even one example of this stamp in a collection let alone two as only fifteen examples are recorded of this rarity; (Image) €110,000

SOLD for $14,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
OFFICES IN CHINA - PEKING COLLECTION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
308 og Sassone #1/28, E1/S12 Offices in China-Peking mint collection of 39 different (Sassone #1/28, E1/S12), starts with several values of the first surcharges, 1917-18 Overprints cplt. and the 1918-19 Surcharges cplt., also includes postage dues except the very rare 4c surcharge, but including the unissued surcharges with the original value obliterated with lines, plus several varieties including a double surcharge of 8c on 20c unissued postage due (Sassone #S10a; unlisted in Scott), o.g., overall fine-very fine and a nice collection of these popular issues (Scott #1/30, E1/J8; Scott catalog value $1,600.00+). Est. $500-750

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
OFFICES IN CHINA - TIENTSIN
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
309 og Sassone #3 Sassone 3, 1917 Tientsin6 Cents surcharge on 15c Gray black, fresh mint single with deep color on bright paper, full o.g. with just a trace of hinging, nearly very fine (Scott 4 $775.00).Sassone #3, 1917 "Tientsin/6 Cents" surcharge on 15c Gray black, fresh mint single with deep color on bright paper, full o.g. with just a trace of hinging, nearly very fine (Scott #4; $775.00). (Image) €2,200

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
310 og Sassone #15a Sassone 15a, 1917 1 CentsTientsin surcharge on 1c Brown, error in value, this basic stamp was intended to get the 12c surcharge, not the 1c, fresh mint single, o.g., minor h.r., fine and scarce variety (Scott 15b $300.00).Sassone #15a, 1917 "1 Cents/Tientsin" surcharge on 1c Brown, error in value, this basic stamp was intended to get the 1/2c surcharge, not the 1c, fresh mint single, o.g., minor h.r., fine and scarce variety (Scott #15b; $300.00). (Image) €1,000

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction
311 og Sassone #24 Sassone 24, 1919 2dollariTientsin surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, an attractive mint example of this rare type surcharge, exceptionally fresh with deep colors and sharp impressions, quite well centered for this valueSassone #24, 1919 "2/dollari/Tientsin" surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, an attractive mint example of this rare type surcharge, exceptionally fresh with deep colors and sharp impressions, quite well centered for this value and surrounded by full even perforations, o.g., light h.r., very fine; an exceptionally rare high value of which only 300 examples were issued; 1978 PF certificate (Scott 23a; $5,500.00). (Image) €16,000

SOLD for $6,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
312 og Sassone #24 Sassone 24, 1919 2dollariTientsin surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, another nice example of this very rare surcharge type, similarly centered a bit to the bottom, though actually quite well centered for this, fresh withSassone #24, 1919 "2/dollari/Tientsin" surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. II surcharge, another nice example of this very rare surcharge type, similarly centered a bit to the bottom, though actually quite well centered for this, fresh with bright colors, o.g., very fine; signed Raybaudi and accompanied by his 2000 gold certificate (Scott #23a; $5,500.00). (Image) €16,000

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
313 og Sassone #25 Sassone 25, 1921 2DollariTientsin surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. III surcharge, another very rare surcharge type of this value being the last issued in 1921 and distinguished by the completely different style of type used making Sassone #25, 1921 "2/Dollari/Tientsin" surcharge on 5L Ultramarine and rose, Ty. III surcharge, another very rare surcharge type of this value being the last issued in 1921 and distinguished by the completely different style of type used making "Tientsin" much shorter, intense deep colors, centered slightly into the bottom, but actually quite nice for this as Sassone notes that this stamp is almost always poorly centered, fine and rare; only 300 stamps of this issue were printed; signed H. Bloch (Scott #23b; $5,000.00). (Image) €14,000

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
314 og Sassone S#5 Sassone S5, 1918 4 CentsTientsin surcharge on 10c Orange and carmine postage due, an incredibly well centered mint example in a choice centering that very few postage dues are found, particularly this rare value, bright rich colors and sharpSassone S#5, 1918 "4 Cents/Tientsin" surcharge on 10c Orange and carmine postage due, an incredibly well centered mint example in a choice centering that very few postage dues are found, particularly this rare value, bright rich colors and sharp impression with a nicely applied surcharge, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine and exceptionally rare in this select quality; signed G. Bolaffi and others (Scott #J5; $1,525.00). (Image) €6,000

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
315 og Sassone S#5 Sassone S5, 1918 4 CentsTientsin surcharge on 10c Orange and carmine postage due, fresh mint single, deep colors and detailed impressions, full o.g., lightly hinged, fine centering and the rare key postage due value of Tientsin signed A. D(iSassone S#5, 1918 "4 Cents/Tientsin" surcharge on 10c Orange and carmine postage due, fresh mint single, deep colors and detailed impressions, full o.g., lightly hinged, fine centering and the rare key postage due value of Tientsin; signed A. D(iena) (Scott #J5; $1,525.00). (Image) €6,000

SOLD for $1,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
OFFICES IN CHINA - TIENTSIN COLLECTION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
316 og Sassone #1-23, S1/10 Offices in China-Tientsin mint collection of 39 different (Sassone #1-23, E1/S10) being nearly complete less only the very rare issues, also includes several varieties including the 6c on 15c Slate with inverted overprint (#4a; tiny thin speck) and postage dues except the very rare 4c surcharge, but including the unissued surcharges with the original value obliterated with lines, virtually all with o.g., fine-very fine except noted; a fresh and clean collection of this popular area (Scott #1-23, E1/J8; Scott catalog value $3,500.00). Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,700.00
Will close during Public Auction
OFFICES IN CRETE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
317 og Sassone #4e Sassone 4e, 1905 La Canea overprint on 2c Brown red, imperforate, lovely large top sheet-margin single showing a portion of the marginal inscription, extra-wide balanced margins on the other three sides as well, excellent color and impressionSassone #4e, 1905 "La Canea" overprint on 2c Brown red, imperforate, lovely large top sheet-margin single showing a portion of the marginal inscription, extra-wide balanced margins on the other three sides as well, excellent color and impression on fresh paper, o.g., n.h., though two flecks of green ink are on the gum; extremely fine; Scott, unlike Sassone, only lists this as a pair which is unnecessary since the stamp is comb perforated and therefore is as easily determined in singles as pairs; G. Bolaffi (Scott #4a; $825.00 for a hinged pair). (Image) for hinged €1,300

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction
OFFICES IN TURKEY
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
318 og Sassone #1a Sassone 1a, 1908 10 Para surcharge on 5c Green, vertical pair, one without surcharge, attractive bottom sheet-margin example of this rare variety, the bottom stamp without surcharge, deep rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, fine and elusive variSassone #1a, 1908 "10 Para" surcharge on 5c Green, vertical pair, one without surcharge, attractive bottom sheet-margin example of this rare variety, the bottom stamp without surcharge, deep rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, fine and elusive variety; signed A. D(iena), Raybaudi and accompanied by 1983 Raybaudi certificate (Scott #6a; $1,050.00). (Image) €3,000

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
319 og Sassone #7 Sassone 7, 1908 20 Piastre surcharge on 5L Blue and rose, the phenomenally rare high value of the first series for the post offices in Turkey surcharged in Constantinople, strong deep colors, centered to the bottom as virtually all examples arSassone #7, 1908 "20 Piastre" surcharge on 5L Blue and rose, the phenomenally rare high value of the first series for the post offices in Turkey surcharged in Constantinople, strong deep colors, centered to the bottom as virtually all examples are since only 49 stamps of this value were issued, o.g., faintest trace of a vertical gum crease which is of no consequence on this major rarity, especially since the accompanying certificate fails to mention it, fine; a major rarity of the stamps issued for Turkey that is missing from most collections; signed E(nzo) D(iena) and accompanied by a clear 1979 BPA certificate (Scott #12; $13,000.00). (Image) €38,000

SOLD for $10,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
320 og Sassone #12k Sassone 12k, 1908 20 Piastre surcharge on 50c Violet, error of value, position 45 in the setting of 50 of the 2 Piastre surcharge, stamp with light violet color, surcharge is clear and fully impressed, o.g., h.r., fine centering this errorSassone #12k, 1908 "20 Piastre" surcharge on 50c Violet, error of value, position 45 in the setting of 50 of the "2 Piastre" surcharge, stamp with light violet color, surcharge is clear and fully impressed, o.g., h.r., fine centering; this error was known very early and the "0" was often scraped away at the post office so this would not be used as a 20 piastre value, which was a lot of money; a rare variety with full unaltered surcharge (Scott #17a; $700.00). (Image) €2,000

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

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