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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
21	O	Sassone #2c	Sassone #2c, 1852 10c Black on rose, "Eent" for "Cent", well margined used single of this difficult typographic error showing a portion of the dividing line at right, paper with strong color, six-line cancel, very fine and rare; signed A. Diena, S. Sorani and accompanied by a 1982 Silvano Sorani certificate (Scott #2a; $2,500.00). (Image)	€4,000 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
22	O	Sassone #5	Sassone #5, 1852 40c Black on pale blue, attractive used example of this scarcer color neatly complemented with blue six-line cancel, well clear to large margins showing full dividing lines at top and left, very fine and choice; signed A. Brun (Scott #5a; $1,350.00). (Image)	€2,000 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
23	O	Sassone #7l	Sassone #7l, 1852 5c Black on green, "E" sideways in "Cent", an unusual and extremely rare typographic error, virtually clear to large margins showing full dividing line at bottom, barely touching at top left, very lightly cancelled in the bottom right corner, a fine example of this rarely offered variety; signed H. Bloch (Scott #6e; $5,750.00). (Image)	€8,000 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
24		Sassone #9	Sassone #9, 1857 10c Black on rose, an impressively margined mint single showing virtually full dividing lines all around, fresh with strong color, full o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed A. D(iena) (Scott #7; $440.00). (Image)	€650 SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
25		Sassone #9d	Sassone #9d, 1857 10c Black on rose, "Ce6t" for "Cent", a most unusual and scarce typographic error, exceptionally attractive appearing mint single with virtually complete dividing lines all around, deep color, o.g., small faint thin spot, extremely fine appearance; signed G. Oliva (Scott #7c; $1,450.00). (Image)	€2,000 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
26		Sassone #9e	Sassone #9e, 1857 10c Black on rose,"Cene" for "Cent", an unusually fresh and attractive mint single, large to extra-large margins all around possessing full dividing line at top and portions of the dividing lines at sides, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed E(nzo) D(iena) (Scott #7a; $1,450.00). (Image)	€2,000 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
27		Sassone #9h	Sassone #9h, 1857 10c Black on rose,"Cnet" for "Cent", fresh mint single of this typographic error, large to extra-large margins all around showing full dividing line at top and large portions of the dividing lines at left and bottom, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed E(milio) D(iena) and others (Scott #7b; $650.00). (Image)	€900 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
28	p	Sassone #9, 9h	Sassone #9, 9h, 1857 10c Black on rose, "Cnet" for "Cent", large margined example of this typographic error showing portions of the dividing lines at top and right, along with a well margined normal single, both tied to piece by six-line cancel and New York entry c.d.s., a very fine and choice piece with this difficult error; signed E(nzo) Diena and accompanied by his 1983 certificate (Scott #7, 7b; $1,225.00). (Image)	€1,700 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
29	O	Sassone #9h	Sassone #9h, 1857 10c Black on rose,"Cnet" for "Cent", a scarce used example of this variety, nearly full dividing lines all around, lightly cancelled, extremely fine and rare; signed G. Oliva (Scott #7b; $900.00). (Image)	€1,200 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
30		Sassone #10a	Sassone #10a, 1855 40c Black on dark blue, "49" for "40", an extraordinarily large margined mint single showing virtually complete dividing lines on all four sides, deep blue color, full o.g., trivial h.r., extremely fine and a premium example of this value error; signed E(nzo) D(iena) (Scott #8d; $290.00). (Image)	€450 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
31	O	Sassone #10a	Sassone #10a, 1855 40c Black on dark blue, "49" for "40", used single with light six-line cancel, ample margins all around, nearly very fine and a scarce variety used; signed A. D(iena), E(nzo) D(iena) (Scott #8d; $900.00). (Image)	€1,200 SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
32	O	Sassone #10b	Sassone #10b, 1855 40c Black on dark blue, period after "Cent" shifted to right in front of "40", attractive used single with light six-line cancel, fresh deep color, well clear to extra-large margins showing three complete dividing lines, very fine; a scarce typographic error that is not listed in Scott; signed S. Sorani and accompanied by his 1982 certificate (Scott #8 var.). (Image)	€1,200 SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
33		Sassone #10f	Sassone #10f, 1855 40c Black on dark blue, "Cnet" for "Cent", fresh mint single, large to extra-large margins showing complete dividing line at right and portion at left, paper with deep color, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine; signed E(milio) D(iena), A. D(iena) (Scott #8a; $290.00). (Image)	€450 SOLD for $100.00 Will close during Public Auction
34	p	Sassone #10f	Sassone #10f, 1855 40c Black on dark blue, "Cnet" for "Cent", used example with four ample to large margins, tied to small piece by light six-line cancel, bright and attractive, very fine and a scarce typographic error used; signed E(milio) D(iena), G. Oliva, S. Sorani and Roumet, also accompanied by 1982 Silvano Sorani certificate (Scott #8a; $900.00). (Image)	€1,200 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
35		Sassone #10g	Sassone #10g, 1855 40c Black on dark blue, "4C" for "40", mint single with well clear to extra-large margins showing complete dividing line at bottom, o.g., tiny natural inclusion in top inscription label, very fine; signed E(nzo) D(iena) (Scott #8e; $650.00). (Image)	€1,000 SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
36	O	Sassone #11	Sassone #11, 1853 1L Black, an exceptionally rare used example of this high value, extra-large balanced margins all around showing portions of the dividing lines on all four sides, the top and left being complete, attractive grid of diamonds cancel, extremely fine; like many high values of the Italian States, this value was little used with most copies being remaindered in mint condition, certified used examples are of great rarity, particularly in this unusually choice quality; signed A. Diena and accompanied by his 1976 certificate (Scott #9; $2,150.00). (Image)	€3,150 SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction

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Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
37		Sassone #12	Sassone #12, 1859 5c Green, extraordinarily large margined mint single, possessing complete dividing lines on three sides, tiny margin scissors cut at bottom right, crackly o.g., h.r. and minor adherence at top, otherwise very fine and a scarce mint example of this provisional government issue; signed A. D(iena) (Scott #10; $1,450.00). (Image)	€2,200 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
38	O	Sassone #13	Sassone #13, 1859 15c Brown, an incredibly rare used example of this provisional government issue, neat portion of blue six-line cancel, margins are adequate nearly all around, barely touching at bottom right, fine and a terribly elusive value in used condition; a well documented used example, signed by E(milio) Diena, Richter and others, plus accompanied by 1935 Emilio Diena, 1948 RPS and 1975 Marcello Catania certificates (Scott #11; $4,000.00). (Image)	€5,500 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
39		Sassone #14d	Sassone #14d, 1859 15c Gray (brownish), double impression, impressive left sheet-margin mint single of this scarce variety, the other margins are large as well showing the dividing line at top, fresh with strong color, the impressions, while closely positioned, are strong and show the doubling throughout the design, full o.g., lightly hinged, choice very fine and rare in this select quality; signed G. Bolaffi, E(nzo) D(iena) and others plus accompanied by a 1983 Enzo Diena certificate (Scott #11e; $1,450.00). (Image)	€2,500 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
40		Sassone #14g	Sassone #14g, 1859 15c Gray, deformed "5" in "15", mint single with strong color and impression, large to extra-large margins with full dividing line at bottom, o.g., light h.r., very fine; an interesting variety that is not listed in Scott; signed A. D(iena), A. Brun, Richter and others (Scott #11var.). (Image)	€700 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction

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