Sale 1224 — 2020 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 30 June-1 July, 2020
Category — Worldwide: Vatican City
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
350
VATICAN CITY, 1934, 40c on 80c-3.70l on 10l Overprints (35-40; Sassone 35-40). First printing, all tied by Citta del Vaticano Poste 2.10.34 circular datestamps on registered cover to Springfield (Gardens), New York, backstamps of Genoa-New York Piroscafo Rex, New York City registry oval, and Springfield Gardens, Very Fine, a scarce complete set of the Vatican City 1934 Provisionals on one cover, with 2020 Avi certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
1,900
351
VATICAN CITY, 1949, 300l-1,000l U.P.U. Air Post, Imperforate (C18-C19 var; Sassone PA18a-PA19a). Mint N.H., both with large margins, exceedingly bright and freshVERY FINE. A HANDSOME AND RARE SET OF THE IMPERFORATE 1949 U.P.U. AIR POST.
Only one sheet of 50 stamps was issued imperforate. Several are in pairs or larger multiples, leaving collectors with few opportunities to obtain one in any form.
With 2020 Avi certificate. Sassone €11,000
E. 1,500-2,000
1,600
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