1924, 300th Anniversary of the Propagation of the Faith, complete set of four imperforated proofs in issued colors, printed on chalk-surfaced cards, fresh condition, no gum as produced, previously hinged, VF, Sassone #131/34, ?3,000

750.00

1923, Manzoni issue, 1L blue and black, imperforated exemplar with nice margins all around, full OG, NH, VF, expert's guarantee hs on reverse, C.v. $800 as hinged

300.00

1923, Manzoni issue, 5L lilac and black, four-side margin imperforated stamp, slightly toned full OG, NH, VF, expert's guarantee hs on reverse, C.v. $2,400

600.00

1926, St. Francis, 5L+2.50L dark brown, vertical pair imperforated horizontally between stamps, full original slightly uneven gum as always exists, NH, F/VF, Raybaudi certificate, Sassone #197 l, ?2,100

400.00

1934, 2nd World Soccer Championships, complete set of nine, postage and air post, full OG, LH, VF, C.v. $264

75.00

Occupation of Dalmatia

1921, black surcharge 10c on 10c dark red, horizontal pair, right stamp without surcharge, full OG, NH, VF, expertized by E. Diena, Sassone #3aa, ?2,500

500.00

Military Maritime Mail

1918, free-frank postcard pre-printed with Eagle and Anchor in color, sent from a submarine to Chiassio, tied by blue circular military cachet "R. Sommergibile H5", censored, VF and scarce

200.00

Trieste (Zone A)

1952, Armed Forces Day, inverted black overprint "AMG FTT" on 60L black and blue, bottom right corner margin exemplar, full OG, NH, VF, S. Sorani certificate, Sassone #159a, ?3,200

750.00