U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
January 7-8, 2009
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1216 ITALY ITALIAN OFFICES ABROAD 1874 40c rose, block of 16 (8x2), originating from the Italian Post Office in Buenos Aires, with Genova arrival pmks, two stamps defective, rare multiple, possibly the largest known (Sass. 7; catalogue value for four blocks of four)  Catalog #9 Catalog Value € 3,200 | Unsold |
 | Lot #1217 ITALY ITALIAN OFFICES ABROAD 1874 2c rose brown, without "Estero" overprint, cancelled Milano 31.8.18., fresh and fine, with 2004 Dr. Giorgio Colla Asinelli certificate ("si conoscono pocchissimi francoboli der levante usati postalmente in territorio Italiano"). While only a few examples of 2c are known without the overprint, this used copy is a major rarity from the Italian Levant, O Catalog #Sass.2b Catalog Value € 100,000 | Price Realized $50,000.00 |
