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Summer Collector’s Series Sale
ARGENTINA Buenos Aires 879
880
881
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1859 1p. (To rs) “Lichtenstein” reprint sheet of forty-eight (8x6) in black on watermark Star paper, small ink notation in margin at top, fine and scarce
£100-150
1859 Liberty Cap 4r., 1p. and 2p., reprint sheet containing blocks of ten of each value in black on unwatermarked paper, fine
£100-150
1864-66 Rivadavia 5c., 10c. and 15c., “Lichtenstein” reprint sheets of 100 of each value (10x10) in black on thick unwatermarked paper, fine and rare
£800-1,000
AUSTRIA x882
1653 (6 June) entire letter, written in Italian, from Ferdinand Carlo, Archduke of Austria at Innsbruck, to the Duke of Palma and Piacenta; the contents mentioning Bonaventura de Palma and his promises to help painters to gain recognition; slight soiling at one fold though with attractive address panel, wax seal, etc.
£80-100
Lombardy Venetia
An Exceptionally Rare St. Andrew’s Cross Cover
883 883
1850 hand made paper 15c. red, type III with complete St. Andrew’s Cross attached at left, tied by “Lecco/7 NOV.” cancellation to entire letter addressed to Ardezio, the adhesive close but clear at upper-right and with large margins other sides, fresh colour, very fine. A gem and a great rarity. G. Colla certificate (2007). Sassone €225,000. Photo PROVENANCE:
Emil Capellaro www.spink.com
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£20,000-30,000