U.S. and Worldwide Stamps
July 20-21, 2010
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #801 ITALY 1862 10c Vittorio Emanuele II, the scarce "oliva chiaro" shade (clear olive), well centered ("perfetto e ben centrato"), never hinged (!) and post office fresh, a scarce shade in premium condition, with 1998 Colla cert. (catalogue value for a hinged example, average centering. For illustration purposes, we note that Sass. No. 1 catalogues Euro 5,500 for an ordinary hinged example and Euro 24,750 for unhinged, well centered copy) ** Catalog #Sass.1b Catalog Value €40,000 | Price Realized $24,000.00 |
