Papal States (Italy) 1852 1/2b deep violet Strip of 4 Cover Toscanella to Viterbo
1865 folded cover, franked with 1852 1/2b deep violet strip of four, from the upper left corner of the sheet, tied by double-circle TOSCANELLA c.d.s., to Viterbo, a scarce multiple particularly in this difficult shade, attractive and fine, signed A. Diena and G. Oliva, with 1987 Enzo Diena certificate. (Sassone 1Ab)
PRICE: $675.00
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Parma 1857 10c black “Large Greca” + 15c rose Folded Letter to Faenza
Folded letter, franked with 1852 10c black on white showing the "Large Greca" variety on left side, in combination with 15c black on rose, both four-margin examples, correctly paying the 25c rate to the Papal States, tied by choice PARMA 20 MARZ 57 c.d.s., to Faenza, with c.d.s. arrival backstamp, a remarkably fresh cover with tremendous appeal, particularly showing the variety; signed Asinelli and Avanzo, with Enzo Diena certificate. (Sassone 2a, 3)
PRICE: $595.00
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People’s Republic of China Sc #141-50 (1952) Physical Exercises Blocks Mint VF
$400 vermilion to $400 sky blue Physical Exercises, original printing on thin gray paper, blocks of four, without gum as issued, never hinged, a fresh and attractive set, very fine.
PRICE: $1,295.00
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Peru 1629 Viceroy Luis Jeronimo de Cabrera SFL Letter Lima to Huancavelica
Folded letter from Lima to Guancanca (Huancavelica), endorsed “Virrey” (Viceroy) at lower left, contents boldly signed by Louis Jéronimo de Cabrera, 4th Count of Chinchón (1589-1647), who served as Viceroy from January, 1629 to December, 1639, the Count writing regarding the Royal Treasury and requesting “to know what belongs to His Majesty [King Phillip IV] in the district…it not being presently clear,” carried by Spanish horseman or Indian runner, there being no official postal service in Peru at the time, English translation of contents included, a remarkably fresh and rare early letter of exceptional quality.
Provenance:
Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila, 2015, Sale 202, lot 479.
Experization:
Brian Moorehouse certificate (25 November, 2015).
PRICE: $1,845.00
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Peru 1803 Registered Stampless Colonial Period Cover Lima to Huancavelica
Stampless folded cover, registered and prepaid from Lima to Huancavelica, with manuscript “Sale Septre 26/803” at foot, struck with red strtaight-line “FRANCA” and two-line registration “CERTIFICACION / A LIMA” handstamp (Tizon figs. 16, 19), reverse with manuscript rate notations “Porte 6-1/2 + Drchos 8 = 14-1/2” (reales), a rare colonial registered cover, select quality.
PRICE: $675.00
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Peru 1869 1d green Folded Letter Tacna to Genova Italy via London UK
Folded cover, franked with three-margin 1d green Coat of Arms, tied by TACNA-PERU departure postmark (Nov 6), endorsed "Europa-Italia" in manuscript, red Arica (Nov 7) and Panama-Transit (Nov 20), multiple British accountancy and charge markings, struck on back with Londontransit (Dec 13) and Genova receiver (Dec 16), the odd small edge tear and minor wrinkles, fine.
PRICE: $345.00
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