Diena Enzo

[Franco Peli]

Asta “Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers” del 25-26 maggio in New York.

“U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History”

Che ne dite di questi due lotti che ci riguardano.

Lot #670
ITALY ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA
1919-20 Surcharged "2 dollari Pechino" and "2 Dollari Tientsin", each used in combination with corresponding 12c on 30c Special Delivery on separate registered (legal size) covers to Greenville, Illinois, the latter with "RR.PP.Italiane-Tientsin Non Multabile Affrancatura Secondo Tariffa Poste Cinesi", transit and arrival pmks, filing folds and wrinkles well away from the stamps. A splendid pair of covers from the Italian Offices in China, with Diena and Bolaffi certificates. The Pechino cover (Sass.29,E2) is unique; Tientsin (Sass.25,E2) cover is one of two known with the high value franking (Sassone states "Only One Known")! A Treasure of Italian Philately, accompanied by articles and press releases regarding these two items (cat. €60,000 as used off cover).
Stima: USD. 40,000.00

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ITALY ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Peking
1917 Overprinted "Pechino 2 Cents" on 5c green (2), 8c on 20c orange and 20c on 50c violet, last one scissors separated at left, all canceled by "R.R. Poste Italiane Pechino-Cina" 22.11.1917 cds on registered cover from Peking to Rome, violet boxed censor handstamp and Italian Legation to Pechino handstamp on back, also 12.2.18 arrival pmks, signed Diena and Raybaudi, with 1988 certificates from each, stating that this is the only known cover franked with "Pechino 20 Cents" on 50c violet. Also enclosed is a copy of a magazine article regarding this cover. A rarity (Sass.1,5,6) (Sass.6 catalogued €75,000 used off cover, Sass.5 €12,750 on cover).
Stima: USD. 24,000.00

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Rev LB Jul 2026