Cherrystone - Rare Stamps and Covers of the World 13. - 14. September 2022 Los 1318 Vatikanstaat 1934 1,30 on 1,25 Lire dark blue, small figures "30" and thin surcharge prepared but not issued, block of four, n.h., v.f., some natural gum skips, signed Alberto Diena, Dr. Enzo Diena and Raybaudi, with respective 1961 and 1990 certificates from each ("E l'unico blocco di quatro o piu esemplari a noi noto"). Only a few examples known, this being the unique block of four. A gem of Italian philately, certainly the most important from Vatican City (catalogue value for four stamps, unpriced as a never hinged block of four) (Sass.36A, €160,000+) (Catalog value $112,000) Zuschlag 28.000,00 USD