The Mysteries of Zara

Historical novel and philatelic thriller, "The mysteries of Zara" by Alessandro Moro with its well thought-out narrative structure, compelling in the intertwining of love and war, punctual in the topographical and historical setting, deceives the reader: nobody, nothing is as it appears . Even "the good hero" has his ghosts and, despite the scattered clues, the ending is surprising. To make the plot even more attractive for collectors, concrete references to their families, such as those of the Trieste trader Sfiligoi, the Scaligerian Nicodem, or the Venetian Degani.

Winter 1943-44, eastern coast of the Adriatic. At the height of the Second World War, the historical tragedy of Zadar is consummated. The Italian enclave is subjected to German occupation, suffers the attempts of annexation by the Tito partisans, is exhausted by the exhausting bombings of the Allies. In an atmosphere of "Twilight of the Gods" strange crimes are perpetrated, investigated by Lieutenant of the Carabinieri Umberto Favaretto. In the background are the rare Italian stamps overprinted by the Germans “Deutsche Besetzung Zara”, the real protagonists of the story.

by Alessandro Moro.

The Mysteries of Zara

Historical novel and philatelic thriller, "The mysteries of Zara" by Alessandro Moro with its well thought-out narrative structure, compelling in the intertwining of love and war, punctual in the topographical and historical setting, deceives the reader: nobody, nothing is as it appears . Even "the good hero" has his ghosts and, despite the scattered clues, the ending is surprising. To make the plot even more attractive for collectors, concrete references to their families, such as those of the Trieste trader Sfiligoi, the Scaligerian Nicodem, or the Venetian Degani.

Winter 1943-44, eastern coast of the Adriatic. At the height of the Second World War, the historical tragedy of Zadar is consummated. The Italian enclave is subjected to German occupation, suffers the attempts of annexation by the Tito partisans, is exhausted by the exhausting bombings of the Allies. In an atmosphere of "Twilight of the Gods" strange crimes are perpetrated, investigated by Lieutenant of the Carabinieri Umberto Favaretto. In the background are the rare Italian stamps overprinted by the Germans “Deutsche Besetzung Zara”, the real protagonists of the story.

by Alessandro Moro.

Postal History of the Tuscan Railways

Specialized Catalog of 208 color pages with the reproduction of all the existing stamps of the Tuscan Railways.

This work is the result of the study of thousands of documents belonging to the great collections of the past and present and is organized with the cataloging of the various cancellations in alphabetical order, to allow a quick search even for the less experienced.

by Fabio Regoli.

Postal History of the Tuscan Railways

Specialized Catalog of 208 color pages with the reproduction of all the existing stamps of the Tuscan Railways.

This work is the result of the study of thousands of documents belonging to the great collections of the past and present and is organized with the cataloging of the various cancellations in alphabetical order, to allow a quick search even for the less experienced.

by Fabio Regoli.

Anthology of Advertising Stamps

The Anthology of advertising stamps is the curious secular journey and the thousand attempts, albeit sometimes unsuccessful, of those who also in past centuries proposed to convey, as we now say, commercial products.

The meeting between mail and advertising is the subject of this book which, far from being a simple treatise for professionals, philatelists and collectors of forgotten artifacts, also offers unexpected implications to the non-specialized reader.

by Stefano Lucchini e Tommaso Tagliente.

Anthology of Advertising Stamps

The Anthology of advertising stamps is the curious secular journey and the thousand attempts, albeit sometimes unsuccessful, of those who also in past centuries proposed to convey, as we now say, commercial products.

The meeting between mail and advertising is the subject of this book which, far from being a simple treatise for professionals, philatelists and collectors of forgotten artifacts, also offers unexpected implications to the non-specialized reader.

by Stefano Lucchini e Tommaso Tagliente.

SASSONE From the Pre-unification States to the Kingdom of Italy (1859-1862) POSTAL HISTORY. Volume 1 and 2. 1st Edition 1999.

Specialized catalog of 434 + 448 pages showing all the postal rates for the years from 1859 to 1862.

All the postal rates of the years from 1859 to 1862 are shown, tables with hundreds of rates, some unpublished, for each Italian State, for each destination both for internal and external. Each chapter opens with an in-depth historical introduction, enriched by numerous maps and portraits of the sovereigns.

by Luigi Sirotti

SASSONE From the Pre-unification States to the Kingdom of Italy (1859-1862) POSTAL HISTORY. Volume 1 and 2. 1st Edition 1999.

Specialized catalog of 434 + 448 pages showing all the postal rates for the years from 1859 to 1862.

All the postal rates of the years from 1859 to 1862 are shown, tables with hundreds of rates, some unpublished, for each Italian State, for each destination both for internal and external. Each chapter opens with an in-depth historical introduction, enriched by numerous maps and portraits of the sovereigns.

by Luigi Sirotti

The provisionals of the R.S.I.

A completely unique case in Italian postal history

The volume presents a finally realistic and postally correct history of these temporary postage stamps and postal stationery, which document one of the

the most troubled, anomalous and complex periods in the history of Italy, when even the tradition of jealous confidentiality that has always

surrounds the production of postal security cards, having them overprinted at various printing presses, both governmental and private.

A story based on precise or at least documentable information on the sequence of events, on the postal regulations, on the machines from

printing and the techniques in use, which not only clear the field of errors and bizarre hypotheses (until it was discovered that even two postage stamps had the

double edition), but also offer a more concise system for identifying the origin of these overprints, both on stamps, in the presence of

sheets, large blocks and even as far as possible loose copies or documents, whether on postcards, postal cards, money order forms and

shipping slips, for the first time comprehensively treated. A concise but comprehensive story, accompanied by enlarged reproductions

of the various overprints and their colors, which comes from the union of multiple experiences from historical postal research to exams

spectrometric control over the philatelic material that fills many of the gaps still existing in this exciting and very popular

collecting sector.

by Carlo Maria Cis, Franco Filanci e Domenico Tagliente.

The provisionals of the R.S.I.

A completely unique case in Italian postal history

The volume presents a finally realistic and postally correct history of these temporary postage stamps and postal stationery, which document one of the

the most troubled, anomalous and complex periods in the history of Italy, when even the tradition of jealous confidentiality that has always

surrounds the production of postal security cards, having them overprinted at various printing presses, both governmental and private.

A story based on precise or at least documentable information on the sequence of events, on the postal regulations, on the machines from

printing and the techniques in use, which not only clear the field of errors and bizarre hypotheses (until it was discovered that even two postage stamps had the

double edition), but also offer a more concise system for identifying the origin of these overprints, both on stamps, in the presence of

sheets, large blocks and even as far as possible loose copies or documents, whether on postcards, postal cards, money order forms and

shipping slips, for the first time comprehensively treated. A concise but comprehensive story, accompanied by enlarged reproductions

of the various overprints and their colors, which comes from the union of multiple experiences from historical postal research to exams

spectrometric control over the philatelic material that fills many of the gaps still existing in this exciting and very popular

collecting sector.

by Carlo Maria Cis, Franco Filanci e Domenico Tagliente.

The 800 days of Naples

The Allied Military Government and the post in divided Italy

In Naples it took four days, albeit terrible, to free itself from the Germans, but it took 800 to see the end of the Allied Military Government. Unlike the rest of Italy, which after a more or less short period was returned to the sovereignty of the Italian government, Naples was returned to the Italian administration only on January 1, 1946, together with Upper Italy and some strategic locations. And from December 1943 to July 1944 due to its position and its port, Naples was practically the capital of Italy, along with Salerno. And he saw not a few events at the postal level, nothing short of unique, such as two allied issues that almost immediately became Italian in all respects and an emergency stamp printed in a private establishment.
It is the story told by "The 800 Days of Naples", in which historical events and postal events, postage stamps of all kinds and daily emergencies come together to form an exciting, tragic and human picture. Which shows once more how the post office and philately, if observed with due attention and without prejudice (including collectors), can offer an unparalleled historical documentation, which passes from the political-institutional interests of the authorities to the small everyday life of the population , in times of war limited even in the most elementary rights of family communication.

by Emilio Daffarra e Franco Filanci.

The 800 days of Naples

The Allied Military Government and the post in divided Italy

In Naples it took four days, albeit terrible, to free itself from the Germans, but it took 800 to see the end of the Allied Military Government. Unlike the rest of Italy, which after a more or less short period was returned to the sovereignty of the Italian government, Naples was returned to the Italian administration only on January 1, 1946, together with Upper Italy and some strategic locations. And from December 1943 to July 1944 due to its position and its port, Naples was practically the capital of Italy, along with Salerno. And he saw not a few events at the postal level, nothing short of unique, such as two allied issues that almost immediately became Italian in all respects and an emergency stamp printed in a private establishment.
It is the story told by "The 800 Days of Naples", in which historical events and postal events, postage stamps of all kinds and daily emergencies come together to form an exciting, tragic and human picture. Which shows once more how the post office and philately, if observed with due attention and without prejudice (including collectors), can offer an unparalleled historical documentation, which passes from the political-institutional interests of the authorities to the small everyday life of the population , in times of war limited even in the most elementary rights of family communication.

by Emilio Daffarra e Franco Filanci.

INTERITALIA 2022 Refined Edition

Italian Postal Stationery Specialized Catalogue BILINGUAL: Italian-English.
COMPLETE SPECIALIZED COLOR EDITION of 432 pages. International edition: with introduction, descriptions and notes also in English.
The only catalogue which values AQ sheets, postcards and military postage tickets (all, and in a rational way), Venezia Giulia and Tridentina
at the time of Austria, the private overprints, Perfins, Valigia delle Indie.
The only one with the reproduction of all the illustrations of the celebratory, advertising and propaganda postcards.
The only one with the stamps reproduced in the natural state, and with all the details, the maps, the technical, postal and commercial information necessary for the collector, even novice, and for the scholar.
The only one signed by the leading Italian experts in the sector, with the support of UFI-Italy.
The only one truly international, with the texts in Italian and English.

The changes compared to the previous 2016 edition concern the prices, a demanding advertising presence that confirms the growing appreciation of the market for this work, as well as some new images and specifications.
The real editorial novelty concerns the final part relating to the Italian postal parcel service, which records the issue of the new "packages" in paid port, and even a type of "label plate" which, being self-adhesive, should also be of interest for stamp-lovers.
As far as valuations are concerned, the traditional prudence of this catalog has allowed us not to have to touch down many figures. On the contrary, increases are recorded both for the less available pieces (which are undoubtedly many in our sector) and for particularly popular sectors such as advertising items, and for the more modern part.
And the same "indication" of the market, reasonably tended to the upside, is put into practice for the first time for a sector such as the colonial one, especially the shipping slips of the '900, often unavailable but remained for too long at a 30 years ago, and which instead sold like hot cakes in recent auctions, even at fivefold figures.
by Franco Filanci, Carlo Sopracordevole & Domenico Tagliente

INTERITALIA 2022 Refined Edition

Italian Postal Stationery Specialized Catalogue BILINGUAL: Italian-English.
COMPLETE SPECIALIZED COLOR EDITION of 432 pages. International edition: with introduction, descriptions and notes also in English.
The only catalogue which values AQ sheets, postcards and military postage tickets (all, and in a rational way), Venezia Giulia and Tridentina
at the time of Austria, the private overprints, Perfins, Valigia delle Indie.
The only one with the reproduction of all the illustrations of the celebratory, advertising and propaganda postcards.
The only one with the stamps reproduced in the natural state, and with all the details, the maps, the technical, postal and commercial information necessary for the collector, even novice, and for the scholar.
The only one signed by the leading Italian experts in the sector, with the support of UFI-Italy.
The only one truly international, with the texts in Italian and English.

The changes compared to the previous 2016 edition concern the prices, a demanding advertising presence that confirms the growing appreciation of the market for this work, as well as some new images and specifications.
The real editorial novelty concerns the final part relating to the Italian postal parcel service, which records the issue of the new "packages" in paid port, and even a type of "label plate" which, being self-adhesive, should also be of interest for stamp-lovers.
As far as valuations are concerned, the traditional prudence of this catalog has allowed us not to have to touch down many figures. On the contrary, increases are recorded both for the less available pieces (which are undoubtedly many in our sector) and for particularly popular sectors such as advertising items, and for the more modern part.
And the same "indication" of the market, reasonably tended to the upside, is put into practice for the first time for a sector such as the colonial one, especially the shipping slips of the '900, often unavailable but remained for too long at a 30 years ago, and which instead sold like hot cakes in recent auctions, even at fivefold figures.
by Franco Filanci, Carlo Sopracordevole & Domenico Tagliente

La Posta dei Comuni

COMPLETE SPECIALIZED COLOR EDITION of 64 pages

It is with the massive use of weapons and powerfully destructive means that modern war has involved, more and more heavily than in the past, the life of civil society. It is no longer the titanic clash between two armies facing each other on the borders as in the most distant years. The last two world wars of the twentieth century destroyed countries, entire metropolises, roads, bridges and railways. By shattering and hindering also the possibility of communication between people. Yet people's need to interact has never completely stopped, despite the chaos of the war. The "reading" of postage stamps and the activity of improvised post offices, in those hungry and dramatic days, constitute a culturally very interesting bridge for passing from a "minor" history such as that of philately to a lively understanding of the great events that marked the our country. The two world wars upset the borders of Italy; they transform its territorial structure and, above all, force Italians to face endless hardships. Among these, isolation, in fact. In the devastated country, the state mail service reaches its limit: it works in fits and starts, when it does not even become paralyzed. The causes of the blackout are many, linked and inevitably connected to the war scenario. The means of transport are limited, largely destroyed. Fuel is scarce due to the pressing demand of the military forces engaged at the front. As if that were not enough, during the second conflict, the bombings of the allied forces devastated roads and destroyed bridges, thus making the main arteries of the peninsula impracticable. Every form of central and peripheral communication slows down, with postal correspondence (already slow in nature) paying for it first...

by Tommaso Tagliente e Andrea Frassineti.

La Posta dei Comuni

COMPLETE SPECIALIZED COLOR EDITION of 64 pages

It is with the massive use of weapons and powerfully destructive means that modern war has involved, more and more heavily than in the past, the life of civil society. It is no longer the titanic clash between two armies facing each other on the borders as in the most distant years. The last two world wars of the twentieth century destroyed countries, entire metropolises, roads, bridges and railways. By shattering and hindering also the possibility of communication between people. Yet people's need to interact has never completely stopped, despite the chaos of the war. The "reading" of postage stamps and the activity of improvised post offices, in those hungry and dramatic days, constitute a culturally very interesting bridge for passing from a "minor" history such as that of philately to a lively understanding of the great events that marked the our country. The two world wars upset the borders of Italy; they transform its territorial structure and, above all, force Italians to face endless hardships. Among these, isolation, in fact. In the devastated country, the state mail service reaches its limit: it works in fits and starts, when it does not even become paralyzed. The causes of the blackout are many, linked and inevitably connected to the war scenario. The means of transport are limited, largely destroyed. Fuel is scarce due to the pressing demand of the military forces engaged at the front. As if that were not enough, during the second conflict, the bombings of the allied forces devastated roads and destroyed bridges, thus making the main arteries of the peninsula impracticable. Every form of central and peripheral communication slows down, with postal correspondence (already slow in nature) paying for it first...

by Tommaso Tagliente e Andrea Frassineti.

World Soccer Cup stamps

The history of the World Cup lived through the publication and printing of commemorative stamps, witnesses and symbols of exceptional sporting events, a surprising expression of a sport that unites peoples of entire nations, regardless of race, religious belief or social class.

by Stefano Lucchini, Tommaso Tagliente, Alberto Costa, Cristiana Lodi

World Soccer Cup stamps

The history of the World Cup lived through the publication and printing of commemorative stamps, witnesses and symbols of exceptional sporting events, a surprising expression of a sport that unites peoples of entire nations, regardless of race, religious belief or social class.

by Stefano Lucchini, Tommaso Tagliente, Alberto Costa, Cristiana Lodi