Lot 961 Greece #8a 1862 1l dark chocolate Hermes Head, Athens Printing, used, with #1 in lozenge of dots (Athens), four margins (close at right), very fine. Accompanied by a 2014 Sergio Sismondo certificate stating in part “the stamp presents an extraordinary plate flaw… located in the medallion, directly at upper right of the Hermean helmet.” Scott CV$1,325.
Lot 1000 — Sicily 1859 20g slate violet Ferdinand II, mint
Lot 1000 Sicily #17b 1859 20g slate violet Ferdinand II, mint with part original gum, deep colour, four full margins. There is a small black ink mark on the gum side (slightly visible at the base of the neck from front), else a very fine classic stamp. Accompanied by 2002 Sergio Sismondo certificate. Scott CV$3,250.