1956, Archangel Gabriel, 300L deep violet, bottom left corner sheet margin single, imperforate at foot, full OG, NH, VF and scarce, Sassone #PA32a, C.v. €2,200, Est. $400-$500

400.00

1931 (July 9-10), cover delivered on line Rome - Athens - Thessaloniki, mixed franking of Vatican City 25c and Italy 50c in block of four, cancelled by Vatican "8.7.31" and Rome "9.7.31" ds, arrival and transit markings, mostly VF and rare, only 22 items carried, Est. $200-$250

200.00

1940 (March 18-20), Round flight registered cover Rome -Locarno - Rome, addressed to Milan, franked by complete set of Pope Pius XII, tied by Vatican City "18.3.40" ds, Rome "19.3.40" connection and Locarno the same day marking is on front, Rome Posta Aerea "20.3.40" and Milan "21.3.40" arrival handstamps, minor soiling, still F/VF, 19 items were delivered by this round flight, Est. $200-$250

200.00

1932 (May 2-5), 4th SAF cover from Vatican City to Brazil, franked by ten stamps, including two blocks of 4, tied by "29.IV.32" ds, confirmation and Berlin-Friedrichshafen connection markings in red on front, Munich "30.4.32" connection on reverse, Syndicato "Condor" and S. Paulo arrival handstamps on the back, VF and rare, 41 items flown, Sieger #157B, C.v. €950, Est. $400-$500

400.00

1932 (August 29 - September 2), 5th SAF cover to Brazil, franked by nine stamps, tied by Vatican City "26.8.32" ds, Friedrichshafen connection (29.8.) and confirmation marking in violet, Bahia "2.IX.32" receiver, mostly VF and scarce, Sieger #171, C.v. €700, Est. $400-$500

400.00