Lot: 207
Italian States – Modena (16) and Parma (17) mint, used and unused selection with some reprints & forgeries; the genuine include Modena SG N17 LM Mint (small thin, touching lower right); postally used examples of Parma SG3, 5, 7, 9, 14 (2) and 20 (cut into); and Parma SG N4 and 33 fresh mint. Varied condition
Lot: 208
Italian States – Sardinia 1855-63 5c (14), 10c (4) and 20c (15), mainly used, a few mint o.g. or unused; includes scarcer shades including 1855 5c emerald-green VFU (cut close lower-right) and 1855 20c cobalt-blue VFU. Fair to VF (33)
Lot: 209
Italian States – Romagna 1859 fresh mint set to 20b with additional 20b from the corner of the sheet, the 4b. & 8b with paper adhesion on rev. o/w VG/VF; four with expertisation marks on reverse. (10)
Lot: 210
Italian States – Tuscany 1851-52 1q., 1c (4), 4c (2), 6c (4) and 9c (2); 1857-59 1q., 1c (cut into), 4c, 6c (3); and 1860 80c (cut into). SG 24 appears unused, others postally used. Varied condition. Cat £9200+
Lot: 211
Italy – Papal States selection on stockcards with few reprints but largely postally used originals to 50 Baj. The top value has a small thin upper left, and is cut close along the top edge; it shows part of the papermaker’s watermark and is otherwise sound. (48)