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1801 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Turin (Subalpine Republic, French occupation Italy) to Aosta (Subalpine Republic, French occupation Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate probably "5". Black straight-line "104 / TURIN" postmark. No arrival postmark

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 58
October 12 - 26, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

A major auction showcasing exceptional rarities and distinguished collections. 9,570 lots of valuable stamps and postal history from around the world — a record-breaking auction and the largest sale in our history.

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1842 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Ancona (Italy) to Naples (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate "20", handwritten "10" on reverse. black straight-line "ANCONA" postmark, red oval administrative or clerical origin cachet on front. Arrive in Naples February 16, 1842
1842 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Ancona (Italy) to Naples (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate "20", handwritten "10" on reverse. black straight-line "ANCONA" postmark, red oval administrative or clerical origin cachet on front. Arrive in Naples February 16, 1842
$25
1699 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Parenzo (Italy) to Venetia (Italy), address on front to the "Sindici Delli Sette Comuni"
1699 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Parenzo (Italy) to Venetia (Italy), address on front to the "Sindici Delli Sette Comuni"
$90
1811 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Port-Maurice (French occupation Italy) to Agde (France), payment postmark handwritten rate "8", black straight-line "108 / PORT-MAURICE" postmark. No arrival postmark
1811 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Port-Maurice (French occupation Italy) to Agde (France), payment postmark handwritten rate "8", black straight-line "108 / PORT-MAURICE" postmark. No arrival postmark
$35
1614 (10 Nov) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Venice to Bergamo, red printed Venetian fiscal stamp with Lion of Saint Mark and large letters "A" and "Q", printed legislative text from 1608, handwritten administrative serial number "N 3034", signed by Gierolamo Prouaglio Dacier., red wax seal under paper custodia on reverse, handwritten address "Bergamo" on reverse.
1614 (10 Nov) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Venice to Bergamo, red printed Venetian fiscal stamp with Lion of Saint Mark and large letters "A" and "Q", printed legislative text from 1608, handwritten administrative serial number "N 3034", signed by Gierolamo Prouaglio Dacier., red wax seal under paper custodia on reverse, handwritten address "Bergamo" on reverse.
$50
1699 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Marostica (Italy) to Venetia (Italy), address on front to the "Sindici Delli Sette Comuni"
1699 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Marostica (Italy) to Venetia (Italy), address on front to the "Sindici Delli Sette Comuni"
$90
1836 (30 May) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter sheet from Palermo (Italy) to Genova (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate on front "1/8", "22" and on reverse 23. Red two-line "PALERMO 1836 / 30 MAGGIO" origin postmark on reverse, red "6 GIU." transit cachet via Naples or the port of Livorno on reverse. Arrive in Genova June 13, 1836, red "13 GIUGNO" arrival cachet on reverse
1836 (30 May) Pre-philatelic stampless international letter sheet from Palermo (Italy) to Genova (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate on front "1/8", "22" and on reverse 23. Red two-line "PALERMO 1836 / 30 MAGGIO" origin postmark on reverse, red "6 GIU." transit cachet via Naples or the port of Livorno on reverse. Arrive in Genova June 13, 1836, red "13 GIUGNO" arrival cachet on reverse
$25
1616 (10 Mar) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Venice to Crema, red printed Venetian fiscal stamp with Lion of Saint Mark and large letters "A" and "Q", printed legislative text from 1608, handwritten administrative serial number "N 7490", signed by Gabriel Coradin Dacio II, paper-covered wax seal on reverse.
1616 (10 Mar) Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Venice to Crema, red printed Venetian fiscal stamp with Lion of Saint Mark and large letters "A" and "Q", printed legislative text from 1608, handwritten administrative serial number "N 7490", signed by Gabriel Coradin Dacio II, paper-covered wax seal on reverse.
$950
1833 Pre-philatelic stampless international registered letter sheet from Ancona (Italy) to Genova (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate "66" on front, "30" and crossed out "33" on reverse, orange-red oval "ANCONA / unreadable" postmark, orange-red straight-line "ASSICURATA" origin registered cachet, handwritten registration number "N. 436". No arrival postmark
1833 Pre-philatelic stampless international registered letter sheet from Ancona (Italy) to Genova (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate "66" on front, "30" and crossed out "33" on reverse, orange-red oval "ANCONA / unreadable" postmark, orange-red straight-line "ASSICURATA" origin registered cachet, handwritten registration number "N. 436". No arrival postmark
$45
1787 Pre-philatelic stampless international letter sheet to Genova (Italy), payment postmark, handwritten rate "20", black triangular "P" (Paid) cachet on front. No arrival postmark
1787 Pre-philatelic stampless international letter sheet to Genova (Italy), payment postmark, handwritten rate "20", black triangular "P" (Paid) cachet on front. No arrival postmark
$25
1808 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Cremona (Italy) to Pomerio (Italy), payment postmark black handwritten rate "18", black linear "CREMONA" postmark. Via Como December 14, 1808. No arrival postmark
1808 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Cremona (Italy) to Pomerio (Italy), payment postmark black handwritten rate "18", black linear "CREMONA" postmark. Via Como December 14, 1808. No arrival postmark
$25
1583 (29 Aug) Pre-philatelic stampless international merchant letter sheet from Venice (Italy) to Nuremberg (Germany), merchant handwritten notations, red wax seal on reverse, addressed to Mag.co Signor Bartholomeo Viatis in Nuremberg. Arrive in Nuremberg September 10, 1583
1583 (29 Aug) Pre-philatelic stampless international merchant letter sheet from Venice (Italy) to Nuremberg (Germany), merchant handwritten notations, red wax seal on reverse, addressed to Mag.co Signor Bartholomeo Viatis in Nuremberg. Arrive in Nuremberg September 10, 1583
$150
1806 Pre-philatelic free official letter sheet from Padova (Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy) to Pisana (Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy), red straight-line "PADOVA" postmark, handwritten administrative numbers "n. 745. 758." in upper right, handwritten note "D'Uff.o" (Di Ufficio) indicating official mail status. No arrival postmark
1806 Pre-philatelic free official letter sheet from Padova (Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy) to Pisana (Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy), red straight-line "PADOVA" postmark, handwritten administrative numbers "n. 745. 758." in upper right, handwritten note "D'Uff.o" (Di Ufficio) indicating official mail status. No arrival postmark
$25
1821 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Rimini (Italy) to Savignano (Italy), forwarded to Ravenna (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate "2", straight-line "RIMINI" postmark, dotted oval "SAVIGNANO" receiving postmark. Arrive in Ravenna unreadable postmsrk on reverse
1821 Pre-philatelic stampless letter sheet from Rimini (Italy) to Savignano (Italy), forwarded to Ravenna (Italy), payment postmark handwritten rate "2", straight-line "RIMINI" postmark, dotted oval "SAVIGNANO" receiving postmark. Arrive in Ravenna unreadable postmsrk on reverse
$25
1860 (26 Apr) Stampless letter sheet from Alcamo (Italy) to Palermo (Italy), payment postmark blue handwritten rate "12", brown oval "ALCAMO" postmark, addressed to Cavaliere Gaetano Boccia, Console of His Majesty the King of Sardinia. The very next day, April 27, Giuseppe Garibaldi besieged Palermo. No arrival postmark
1860 (26 Apr) Stampless letter sheet from Alcamo (Italy) to Palermo (Italy), payment postmark blue handwritten rate "12", brown oval "ALCAMO" postmark, addressed to Cavaliere Gaetano Boccia, Console of His Majesty the King of Sardinia. The very next day, April 27, Giuseppe Garibaldi besieged Palermo. No arrival postmark
$25
1871 (30 Sep) International cover from Palermo (Italy) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), franked by 40c (Italy), canceled black "186" numeral de points postmark, payment postmark black rectangular "PD" (Paid to Destination). Handwritten routing "Via Tirolo", Via Verona October 2, 1871 transit postmark, Via Ala, black circular "VERONA-ALA / OTT. /(AMBULANTE)" October 3, 1871 T.P.O. postmark. Arrive in Amsterdam October 5, 1871
1871 (30 Sep) International cover from Palermo (Italy) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), franked by 40c (Italy), canceled black "186" numeral de points postmark, payment postmark black rectangular "PD" (Paid to Destination). Handwritten routing "Via Tirolo", Via Verona October 2, 1871 transit postmark, Via Ala, black circular "VERONA-ALA / OTT. /(AMBULANTE)" October 3, 1871 T.P.O. postmark. Arrive in Amsterdam October 5, 1871
$20
1934 (22 Mar) International airmail cover from Rodi (Rhodes, Italy) to Wien (Austria), franked by three 50c and 50c airmail stamp (Rhodes, Italy), canceled by "POSTA AEREA * RODI (EGEO) airmail postmarks. Linear "Dopo la partenza" means "«Posted after departure» postal marking. Via Brindisi March 23, 1934. Via Venezia March 24, 1934. Via Firenze March 24, 1934. Arrive in Wien March 25, 1934
1934 (22 Mar) International airmail cover from Rodi (Rhodes, Italy) to Wien (Austria), franked by three 50c and 50c airmail stamp (Rhodes, Italy), canceled by "POSTA AEREA * RODI (EGEO) airmail postmarks. Linear "Dopo la partenza" means "«Posted after departure» postal marking. Via Brindisi March 23, 1934. Via Venezia March 24, 1934. Via Firenze March 24, 1934. Arrive in Wien March 25, 1934
$25
1862 (16 Mar) Letter sheet from Napoli (Italy) to Verolanuova per Cigole (Italy), franked by 1/2Tor (Italy, Neapolitan Provinces), canceled Napoli postmark. Transit postmark Milano March 18, 1862. Transit postmark Leno March 20, 1862. No arrival postmark.
1862 (16 Mar) Letter sheet from Napoli (Italy) to Verolanuova per Cigole (Italy), franked by 1/2Tor (Italy, Neapolitan Provinces), canceled Napoli postmark. Transit postmark Milano March 18, 1862. Transit postmark Leno March 20, 1862. No arrival postmark.
$150
1854 (30 Apr) Letter sheet from Viterbo (Papal States, Italy) to Bagnorea (Papal States, Italy), franked by 1c (Papal States, Italy) canceled straight-line datestamp. Вlack straight-line postmark of origin "VITEBRO". handwritten "I" or additional payment or indicated on the registered. No arrive postmark
1854 (30 Apr) Letter sheet from Viterbo (Papal States, Italy) to Bagnorea (Papal States, Italy), franked by 1c (Papal States, Italy) canceled straight-line datestamp. Вlack straight-line postmark of origin "VITEBRO". handwritten "I" or additional payment or indicated on the registered. No arrive postmark
$25
1863 (25 Sep) Letter sheet within Palermo (Italy), franked by 5c (Sardinia, Italy), canceled by Palermo postmark. Arrive in Palermo September 26, 1863
1863 (25 Sep) Letter sheet within Palermo (Italy), franked by 5c (Sardinia, Italy), canceled by Palermo postmark. Arrive in Palermo September 26, 1863
$50
1856 (5 Sep) Letter sheet from Morrovalle (Papal States, Italy) to Macerata (Papal States, Italy), franked by 1b (Papal States, Italy), canceled by black diamond grid cancellation, black oval sender cachet "Comune di Morrovalle", Morrovalle straight-line postmark and straight-line datestamp. Handwritten "I" or additional payment or indicated on the registered. No arrival postmark
1856 (5 Sep) Letter sheet from Morrovalle (Papal States, Italy) to Macerata (Papal States, Italy), franked by 1b (Papal States, Italy), canceled by black diamond grid cancellation, black oval sender cachet "Comune di Morrovalle", Morrovalle straight-line postmark and straight-line datestamp. Handwritten "I" or additional payment or indicated on the registered. No arrival postmark
$25
1933 (15 Jul) international cover from Coo (Rhodes, Italy) to West Chester (USA), franked by 1.25L (Rhodes, Italy), canceled by Coo postmark. No arrival postmark
1933 (15 Jul) international cover from Coo (Rhodes, Italy) to West Chester (USA), franked by 1.25L (Rhodes, Italy), canceled by Coo postmark. No arrival postmark
$36
1859 (Apr) Letter sheet from Kingdom of Two Sicilies to Napoli (Naples, Italy), franked by 2Gr (Naples, Italy), canceled black framed "ANNULLATO" postmark. Arrive in Napoli April 22, 1859
1859 (Apr) Letter sheet from Kingdom of Two Sicilies to Napoli (Naples, Italy), franked by 2Gr (Naples, Italy), canceled black framed "ANNULLATO" postmark. Arrive in Napoli April 22, 1859
$20
1854 (7 Apr) Letter sheet from Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) to Chiavari (Tuscany, Italy), franked by 6cr (Tuscany, Italy), canceled by black rectangular diamond-mesh postmark, black rectangular "P.D." (Paid to Destination) cachet. Black straight-line "VIA DI / SARZANA" route postmark, via Sarzana April 8, 1854 postmark on reverse. Arrive in Chiavari April 8, 1854
1854 (7 Apr) Letter sheet from Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) to Chiavari (Tuscany, Italy), franked by 6cr (Tuscany, Italy), canceled by black rectangular diamond-mesh postmark, black rectangular "P.D." (Paid to Destination) cachet. Black straight-line "VIA DI / SARZANA" route postmark, via Sarzana April 8, 1854 postmark on reverse. Arrive in Chiavari April 8, 1854
$250
1852 ca. (13 Sep) Letter sheet from Viterbo (Papal States, Italy) to Bagnorea (Papal States, Italy), franked by 5c (Papal States, Italy) canceled straight-line datestamp. Вlack straight-line postmark of origin "VITEBRO". handwritten "I" or additional payment or indicated on the registered. No arrive postmark
1852 ca. (13 Sep) Letter sheet from Viterbo (Papal States, Italy) to Bagnorea (Papal States, Italy), franked by 5c (Papal States, Italy) canceled straight-line datestamp. Вlack straight-line postmark of origin "VITEBRO". handwritten "I" or additional payment or indicated on the registered. No arrive postmark
$25