Lot 305 Italian States #6 Naples 1858 20g Pale Rose Coat of Arms, hinged original gum, four margins, good colour, a lovely example of this rare world classic. Accompanied by a 1965 Alberto Diena certificate. Very fine. Sassone 13, c.v. €28,000. Rsv. $800. Scott $11,250.
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Lot 1069 — Tuscany 1851-52 1cr carmine Lion mint pair
Lot 1069 Italian States/Tuscany #4 1851-52 1cr carmine Lion of Tuscany Mint Pair, with part original gum, margins clear of framelines on all four sides, very fine. A scarce pair. Accompanied by 2012 Sergio Sismondo certificate which states “There is a small oily stain at upper-left of the left stamp of the pair, mentioned for precision only.” Scott CV$ 22,000.