Russian Local Post (Zemstvo); U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
February 8, 2012 and February 22-23, 2012
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #3109 ITALIAN COLONIES Somalia 1905 surcharges by Zanzibar Gazette 15c on 5a orange and 40c on 10a lilac, never hinged and rare set of two, with 1991 Raybaudi and 2011 G. Colla certificates (Sass.8-9) ** Catalog #8-9 Catalog Value €11,000 | Price Realized $3,750.00 |
 | Lot #3110 ITALIAN COLONIES Somalia 1921 "Somalia Italiana" 1b, 2b, 1a, 2a, 2 1/2a, 5a and 10a, the set of seven values, never hinged and post office fresh, fine-v.f., extremely rare, with 1987 Diena and 2011 G.Colla certificates. The issue did not take place because the monetary system then in force did not account the "besa" and "annas." Only about 50 sets were printed, most subsequently destroyed, with only a few sound examples remaining, ** Catalog #Sass.23A-23G Catalog Value €54,000 | Price Realized $12,500.00 |
