Lot 42512 – 1855-63, Extensive specialised reference collection

1855-63, Extensive specialised reference collection on the shades of this issue for the values ranging from 5 cents to 3 Lire, many hundred examples, singles, multiples and part sheets, showing a most extensive range of shades, the 5c, 10c and 20c values have been meticulously classified according to the Sassone specialised catalogue on Italian States, better shades noted include the rare 13A Verde Mirto, also 13c Verde Pisello, 13Ac Verde Scuro, and only for the 5c section STC 120’000€+, strong 10 cents section with better shades including 14b Terra d’Ombra Giallognolo, also 14c Terra d’Ombra Scuro, 14Cb Oliva Grigrio Scurissimo, the 20 cents section including 15Di Cobalto Oltremare Scuro, also 15Dd Cobalto Grigriastro, then 272 examples of the 40c value, 174 of the 80c and 12 of the 3 Lire value, then range of the 1861 1c value, singles and blocks, also various reprints and extras, further to the rarity of the different shades, there is much interest in cancellations, noted beautiful BRESCELLO, blue CARREGGIO, varieties including inverted embossing, etc., a wonderful lot for the specialist