Lot 281
Israel, 1948, 250m-1000m First Coins high values, corner margin tab singles, o.g., never hinged (only the 1000m with trace of light fingerprint), all fresh with rich bold colors, an Extremely Fine set, very scarce in choice never hinged condition. Bale No. 7-9.Scott No. 7-9 $6,500.
Realized: $2,400
Lot 282
Israel, 1949 New Year complete, tab singles, o.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set. Bale No. 18-20.Scott No. 28-30 $600.
Realized: $180
Lot 283
Israel, 1949 New Year complete, tab singles, o.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set. Bale No. 18-20.Scott No. 28-30 $600.
Realized: $180
Lot 284
Israel, 1950 Independence Day complete, tab singles, o.g., never hinged, both well centered and fresh, Very Fine and choice. Bale No. 29-30.Scott No. 33-34 $500.
Realized: $145
Lot 285 o
Lombardy-Venetia, 1863 Double Eagle 15s yellow brown, perf 14, with nearly full strike of the blue "K.K.F.P. Bottuschan" town cancel, strong color, couple small thins, a F.-V.F. strike, a very rare cancellation; with 2004 Basel certificate. Scott No. 19. Sassone No. 40.Michel No. 18 €2,500 ($2,790).
Realized: $220
Lot 286 o
Lombardy-Venetia, 1865 Double Eagle 2s yellow, perf 9½, clear Smirne thimble town cancel, bright color, F.-V.F.; with 2005 Basel certificate. Scott No. 20. Sassone No. 41.Michel No. 19 €950 ($1,060).
Realized: $130
Lot 287
Italy, 1948 Risorgimento complete, including special delivery issue, o.g., never hinged, bright fresh colors, a Very Fine set. Sassone No. S.136.Scott No. 495-506, E26 $540.
Realized: $190
Lot 288
Italy, 1949, 100L Roman Republic, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, rich color, Very Fine. Sassone No. 600.Scott No. 518 $1,020.
Realized: $260
Lot 289
Italy, Airmail, 1930, 7.70L Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight, full o.g., choice centering, very fresh, Very Fine. Sassone No. 25.Scott No. C27 $450.
Realized: $190
Lot 290
Italy, Airmail, 1933 Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight complete, with matching "Nann" pilot overprints, o.g., never hinged, faint gum tone, otherwise Very Fine. Sassone No. S.1509 var.Scott No. C48-C49 $575.
Realized: $110