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.
Naples
Lot 850, USA 1867 one cent Franklin & ten cent green Washington pair, on cover New York to Naples, Italy
Lot 850 United States 1867 #63, 68 10c green Washington Pair and 1c blue Franklin to Naples, endorsed “per City of Baltimore”. Stamps with deep fresh colour, tied by segmented corks and New York Nov 23 c.d.s. and PD to destination. Received in Calais on Dec 5 and with Napoli Dec 9 backstamp. Right stamp has a few short perfs and cover with a horizontal crease, else very fine and a colourful cover. Estimate C$150.