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AUSTRIA, 1850, 9Kr, corner margin single, deep colour, exceptional quality, Superb. Michel 5Xc (Photo).
Est. 180 - 250 CHF.
180 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1910, Birthday Jubilee, Die Proofs 1h-10kr, 19
different in black, complete less 20h, with three different
stage proofs of 10kr, two different of 5kr and center only of 2kr
(frame missing), F.-V.F. Michel 161-71 PUI (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1850, 9Kr, Used in Hungary, corner margin single,
cancelled with boxed PESTH datestamp, Superb. Michel 5Xc;
€370 (460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 180 - 250 CHF.
180 CHF
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HH
AUSTRIA, 1899, complete set without varnish bars, o.g.,
never hinged, rarely offered in this quality, Superb. Michel
69-83; €1 200 (1 480 CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1850, 6Kr, corner margin single, ALT-ORSOVA
c.d.s., Superb. Michel 4Xa; €600 (740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1883, Eagle issue, 10Kr, on a piece with 10Kr (1867
issue) both tied by BORGO c.d.s., very scarce mixed franking
combination, Sorani photo certificate.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1850, 3kr red, machine paper, block of 6, cancelled
Trieste 27/10 (Abends), margins all around, barely touching in
places, a nice first issue multiple, small scissor cut at bottom between stamps, Fine, signed Emilio Diena. Scott 3 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1860, high franking combination on a fragment,
bearing 2Kr+3Kr+4x10Kr (all 1860 issue) making a total of 45Kr
which is not recorded by Ferchenbauer. All stamps tied by
PUCHO c.d.s. addressed in Hungarian. Very attractive and colorful combination.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1850, 3kr red, hand-paper, type I, unused with full
original gum, lightly hinged, fresh, Very Fine, with Uwe Steiner
certificate. ANK 3HI (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1851, Newspaper Issue, Blue Mercury, dark blue,
type IIIb, corner margin single, o.g., very fresh and clean, Very
Fine, Dr. Ferchenbauer certificate. Sassone 3a; €1 500 (1 840
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 400 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1910, Birthday Jubilee, complete set, o.g., never
hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 161-177 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
12
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AUSTRIA, 1922-24, ½k-4000k, complete set, blocks of 4,
o.g., never hinged, few minor perf. separations on low values,
F.-V.F. Michel 360-397 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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24
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AUSTRIA, 1932, Landscapes, small format, 10g-64g, set of
14, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel 530-543; €950 (1 170
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
HHr
AUSTRIA, 1930, Wilhelm Miklas, complete set, blocks of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 512-517 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1931, Poets, complete set, sheet corner margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 524-529
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1929-30, Landscapes, large format, 10g-2s, set
of 14, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F., ex-King Farouk.
Michel 498-511 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1931, Poets, complete set, bottom sheet margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 524-529.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1925-32, 1g-2s, complete set, blocks of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 447-467 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 400 CHF.
350 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1931, Rotary Convention, complete set, blocks of
4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 518-523 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1925-30, 2g-10s, complete set, blocks of 4, o.g.,
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
15
HH
AUSTRIA, 1931, Rotary Convention, complete set, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 518-523; €700 (860 CHF).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1922-24, 100k-600k, five complete sets, including
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 118-131.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1931-33, very nice selection of sets, including Rotary set, Catholic Congress and first F.I.S., all on the pieces tied
by commemorative cancellations made for that event, unusual
assembly (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1932, Landscapes, small format, 10g-64g, set of
14, blocks of 4, o.g., each with one stamp hinge remnant, 3
stamps never hinged, F.-V.F., ex-King Farouk. Michel 530-543
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
AUSTRIA, 1931-36, very nice selection of various sets, all
o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel €1 000+ (1 230 CHF).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
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Ex 21
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AUSTRIA, 1932, Artists, complete set, blocks of 4, o.g., each
with one stamp hinged (64g with two hinged) and 3 stamps
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1933, F.I.S., complete set, corner margin singles,
o.g., never hinged, Superb, rarely offered in this condition.
Michel 551-554; €600 (740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA souvenir sheet, with original folder,
o.g., stamp never hinged, lightly hinged in margin as usual,
fresh, Very Fine. Michel Block 1 (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 400 CHF.
1,200 CHF
HH/H
AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA souvenir sheet, o.g., stamps never
hinged, hinged in margin, some creases at top. Michel Block 1
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH/Hr
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AUSTRIA, 1933, F.I.S., complete set, blocks of 4, o.g., all
never hinged (few minor gum skips) except 50+50g blue
hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 551-554 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 800 CHF.
750 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1933, Catholic Congress, complete set, blocks of
4, o.g., never hinged, one 24g with small gum inclusion, Very
Fine. Michel 557-562 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA, imperforate engraved plate proof in
black on carton paper, fresh, Very Fine, rare. ANK 555
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 800 CHF.
750 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1934-36, Costumes, 1g-5s, complete set, o.g.,
never hinged, one 2s with gum soak, otherwise Very Fine.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
HH
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AUSTRIA, 1934, Architects, set of six imperf. plate proofs in
black on carton paper, Very Fine. ANK 591-596 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA, 50+50g deep ultramarine, granite
paper, bottom sheet margin single, plus 50+50g upper left
sheet corner margin single from the souvenir sheet, o.g.,
stamps never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 555B,555C (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
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HH
AUSTRIA, 1935, 24g Mother and Child, imperf., horizontal
pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 597 U (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HHr
AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA, 50g deep ultramarine, block of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 555A (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1935, Military Leaders, complete set, blocks of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 617-622 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1936, 10sh Dollfuss, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Michel 588 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Postage Due, 1925, imperforate Schilling values,
o.g., never hinged, Superb, Soecknick BPP certificate. Michel
155U/158U (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
HH
AUSTRIA, 1945, Graz Issue, type II, o.g., never hinged, Superb, signed Glavanovitz VOB. Michel 693-696 II (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Postage Due, 1919, Issues of the Republic, complete except for 25h, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.
Michel D64/74.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1945, Styria Issues, complete set including
1m-5m overprinted types I and II, o.g., never hinged (few natural gum skips), F.-V.F., signed Dr. Oertel. Michel 674-696 II
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
45
HH
AUSTRIA, Postage Dues, 1895-1950, selection in complete
sets, all o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel €1 370+ (1 680
CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1936, Winter Help, imperf. set of four, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Michel 628-631U (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Postal Fiscal, 1854, 3kr green & black, cancelled
on piece “Buje 8 Oct”, a scarce stamp, Fine, with
Dr.Ferchenbauer certificate.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1936, Ski Issue complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never
hinged, Superb. Michel 623-626; €640 (790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1950-53, Birds Airmail, complete set, blocks of 4,
o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 955-56,968,989-993 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1936, 10sh Dollfuss, used, some light toning on
back only, Very Fine. Michel 588 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1948-52, Costumes, complete set of 37, blocks of
4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 893-926, 978-980 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1936, 10sh Dollfuss, o.g., lightly hinged, some very
light toned spots on gum, otherwise Very Fine. Michel 588
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
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HH
AUSTRIA, 1946, Renner souvenir sheets, complete set of
four, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel 772-775; €2 300 (2 830
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Postage Due, 1925, 1g-10s, complete except for
1s and 2s, blocks of 4, o.g., each with one stamp hinged, 3
stamps never hinged, minor perf. separations, F.-V.F. Michel
P132/158 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
AUSTRIA, 1945, Graz Issue, 3RM (type II) and 5RM (type I),
o.g., never hinged, Superb, Kellner certificate. Michel 695 II,
696 I; €660 (810 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
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Domestic Postal History
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AUSTRIA, 1811-1960, accumulation of over 180 covers and
cards, housed in two covers albums. Main value is in a wide variety of 19th century covers starting from Napoleonic time, including stampless, First issue and various Franz Josef issues.
Postal stationery and postal forms used and unused. Very nice
and attractive WWI section of military c.d.s. inclusive various
Marine ship cancellations, POW, censor marks, F.P.O in Albania and Bosnia etc. Very interesting 20th century air mail, commemorative issues, registered mail etc. A nice lot for the
Austrian postal history specialist. Please inspect, generally
F.-V.F.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1850-73, good range of covers (10) and stationery cards (3), showing variety of frankings from the first until
1867 issue. Nice destinations (USA, England, Italy, Switzerland). Nice stationery with Swiss postage due stamps (13 items)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1867, mixed issue franking, cover to Milano,
franked with 10Kr (1864 issue) + 5Kr (1867 issue) all tied by
oval Trieste datestamp. On reverse Udine transit and Milano arrival c.d.s. Very clean and fresh.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
)
AUSTRIA, 1856, printed matter posted from Kaschau to
Rimabrezo, franked with 1Kr, hand paper first issue of Austria,
superb quality stamp with large margin all around. Vivid color.
Arrival on reverse, light horizontal filing fold free of adhesive
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1867, mixed issue franking, registered cover
from Trieste to Terlizzi, with mixed franking of 2x14Kr (1864 issue) and 10Kr on reverse (1867 issue). All corresponding transit and arrival c.d.s. applied on reverse, opened for display.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1850, 1st Issue, 9Kr, with large margins all around
on a lady letter sent to Pest, tied by double line
“K.K.FAHRENDES/POSTAMT” handstamp. Unusual (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1864, insufficiently franked stationery envelope
sent from Vienna to Bergamo, taxed on arrival. Also an 1866
cover sent from Trieste to Mesina with nice mixed franking of
1864 issue. Unusual and attractive pair (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1850, 1st Issue, 9kr blue, top sheet margin single,
plate flaw variety, tied by boxed Wien 8 Apr. postmark on folded
letter to Dran, Fine. Scott 5 var. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Used to Hungary, 1863, 5Kr cut out stationery
envelope on a cover sent from Fuenfkirchen to Pest, showing at the front in manuscript “10" tax mark. Pest arrival on reverse. Scarce usage of cut out stationery. Ferchenbauer €900
(1 110 CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1850 (June 4), fourth day of usage, 9Kr on a
cover sent from Villach to Bassano, tied by italic Villach with
date handstamp. Rare appearance, some natural ageing spots
at the top and right (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1863, mixed issue franking, cover from Trieste to
Codogno, franked with 2x3Kr (1860 issue) in combination with
10Kr arms (1863 issue) all tied by TRIEST c.d.s. On reverse
transit and arrival. Nice mixed franking cover.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1863, stationery envelope 10Kr, uprated with 10Kr
(1864 issue) at the back both tied by TEPL (Mu.2894a-25pts)
sent to Prague. Reverse shows oval “STIFT TEPL” handstamp.
Very nice and attractive cover (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1889, unusual selection of six different telephone cards used, rarely offered. Ferchenbauer €550 (680
CHF).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1858, cover from Istria to Milano, franked with pair
& single 5Kr (1858 issue) tied by “CAPO d ISTRIA / 19.SEP.”
date handstamp. On reverse bears transit Trieste and red
Milano arrival c.d.s. Scarce Istria handstamp. Nice appearance.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
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AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA, granite paper, marginal stamp tied by
commemorative date stamp on registered exhibition card. Scott
B110a. ANK €825 (1 010 CHF).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
100 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Used in Hungary, 1850, 1st Issue, 1Kr paying
printed matter rate from Pest to Poprad, tied by PESTH
c.d.s., Very Fine, Dr. Ferchenbauer certificate. Michel 1Yb
(Photo).
Est. 180 - 250 CHF.
180 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Used in Hungary, 1857 locally sent outer letter
sheet, franked with 2Kr black, first issue of Austria, tied by
PEST c.d.s., large to clear margins, fresh (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Used in Hungary, 1858 issue, 2Kr orange + 3Kr
black, tied by Veszprem c.d.s. paying internal 5Kr letter rate.
Lovely combination (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Used in Czechoslovakia, 1872, beneficiary 7Kr
rate to Serbia, paid by 1867 Franz Josef issue, 2Kr+5Kr, both
tied by PRAG * PRAHA c.d.s., on reverse Belgrade arrival
c.d.s., rare (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA, WWI Fieldpost, 1917, money letter from FPO 239,
franked with 10Kf Franz Joseph Fieldpost issue (1915) tied by
FPO 239 c.d.s. On reverse Graz arrival c.d.s. Rare usage of
10Kr stamp (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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AUSTRIA, WWI Fieldpost, 1918, money letter from Lublin,
Poland, franked with 3Kf Franz Joseph Fieldpost issue (1915)
tied by Lublin military c.d.s. On reverse Czesnstochau arrival
datestamp. Scarce usage of 3Kr stamp.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, WWI Military Airmail, 1918 (Oct. 24), flight document from Kiev flight station, pre-printed official “K.u.K.
Luftfahrtruppen Mil. Fluglinienstation Kiew” also “Mit dem
nachsten Postflugzeug an Flugstation Kiew senden”, rare document detailing the military transport activities, stops in
Proskurow and Baroviszcze, Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
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AUSTRIA, Used in Dalmatia, 1876, registered cover from
Zara to Palermo, franked with a pair of 10Kr (1867 issue) tied
by oval “ZARA/RECCOMMANDATA” date stamp. Palermo arrival Very fresh and attractive cover.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA, WWI Military Airmail, 1918, flight document from
Aspern flight station, with an official 2-line “K.u.K.
Fliegerkourierlinie Wien-Kiew” handstamp. The Austrian military-civil air mail service connection, Vienna-Lemberg line, began in the summer of 1918. This line was extended to its most
eastern outpost in Kiev in July, 1918. The Kiev connection via
Proskurov (Ukraine) to Lemberg was operational for only three
months and was closed before the end of World War I. The flight
station Aspern was located on the outskirts of Vienna (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Foreign Mail
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AUSTRIA - Romagna, 1855, letter sent from Trieste to Lugo,
franked with 9 Kr (First issue), tied by straight line “C.V.DA
TRIESTE” handstamp. En route disinfected by slitting at
Ferrara quarantine station - handstamp applied on reverse
alongside to Faenza transit mark. Unusual combination.
Est. 200 - 200 CHF.
200 CHF
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AUSTRIA - Naples, 1856, cover sent from Trieste to Naples,
franked with 9Kr VF. First issue of Austria tied by single circle
TRIESTE c.d.s. On reverse bears Papal states transit mark
“Transito / per lo Stato Pontificio” - Van der Linden recorded usage of this mark from 1859. Naples arrival c.d.s. in red.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
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AUSTRIA - Italy, 1861, entire sent from Trieste, bearing
mixed franking of 10Kr (1858) in combination with 5Kr (1860)
tied with TRIESTE c.d.s. Taxed 2 dec. All transits and arrival
date stamp, light horizontal filing fold free of adhesives (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
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AUSTRIA - Hamburg, 1870, Fiscal stamp 5Kr, 1870 issue,
on a cover sent from Nixdorf to Hamburg, arrival and transit
on reverse. Nice and clean.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
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AUSTRIA - United States, 1870-71, two covers sent during
the Franco-Prussian war, single (25Kr) and double (50Kr) letter rate via Aachen, when post route via Bremen and Hamburg
was closed. An attractive pair (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
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AUSTRIA - Siam, 1885 (January) letter, franked with strip of
three 10Kr Arms issue (1883), prepaying the 30Kr letter rate to
Siam, prior to its entry into the UPU. Stamps tied by TRIEST
c.d.s., and reverse bears Napoli transit and red
SINGAPORE/PAID date stamp. A scarce pre-UPU franking to a
most uncommon destination, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
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AUSTRIA - Barbados, 1899, Franz Joseph (lithography),
picture postcard, with Postage Due 3c handstamp collected
on arrival & St. James arrival c.d.s. Extremely rare destination.
Also a 1906 cover from Pardubitz to USA undelivered and sent
back. Attractive and unusual pair.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
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AUSTRIA - Italy, 1932 (Dec. 1), Artists, set of six used on
registered cover from Drosendorf to Italy, with Rovereto Bologna arrival on reverse, filing fold away from the stamps, F.-V.F.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Field Post in Italy
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AUSTRIAN FIELDPOST IN ITALY, 1918, 2c on 1h, horizontally imperforate, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, rare variety.
Sassone 1d; €4 200 (5 160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
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AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 5c dark orange,
complete original gum, lightly hinged, Superb, Dr.
Ferchenbauer certificate. Sassone 1i; €10 000 (12 290 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
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AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 30c brown, used on
piece tied by MODENA c.d.s., four margins, very rare usage of
this stamp with Modena cancellation. Sassone 7 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
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AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1858, 3s black, type I, full
original gum, exceptional quality, Very Fine, SBPV certificate
Avi. Sassone 24; €10 000 (12 290 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 600 - 2 000 CHF.
1,600 CHF
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AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1858, 3s black, type I, unused with large part original gum, h.r., excellent embossing,
post office fresh, Very Fine, signed A.Diena, with 2000 Colla
certificate. Sassone 24 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1858, 15s blue, type I, unused with full original gum, small h.r. at top, fresh and well centered example, Very Fine, with 2000 Colla certificate. Sassone
27; €16 000 (19 670 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
HH
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1862, 3s green, type II,
o.g., never hinged, Fine, SBPV certificate Avi. Sassone 35; €4
000 (4 920 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
98
Lombardy-Venetia
H
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 30c deep brown,
type I, unused with large part original gum, hinge remnant, nice
margins all around, fresh, Very Fine, signed A.Diena etc., with
2000 Colla certificate. Sassone 7b (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
97
88
H
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 15c salmon rose,
type III, unused with full original gum, large margins all around,
fresh, Very Fine, signed A.Diena, with 2000 Colla certificate.
Sassone 6e (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
93
)
H
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 10c black, type Ib,
full original gum (light natural gum fold), solid margins all
around, very fresh color, Kimmel certificate. Sassone 2d; €8
500 (10 450 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
91
AUSTRIA - United States, 1872, cover from Trebitsch to
Hamilton, Ohio, with forwarding to Wheeling, West Virginia,
franked with 10Kr blue pair (1867 issue) tied by Trebitsch c.d.s.
and partial red NEW YORK /PAID ALL exchange c.d.s. The total
franking of 20 neu kreuzer paid the correct 7 cents (about 15 kr)
per half ounce letter rate, per NGU closed mail (Oct 1971 - Jun
1875), plus over-payment of 5Kr. This may be result of the rate
change from 10 cents (about 20 Kr) in Oct 1871. Front shows
red framed “Franco” and colored pencil “10" which represent
the German kreuzer equivalent of 7 cents. Alongside
HAMILTON c.d.s. and circular ”DUE 3". Unusual combination
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
85
Start CHF
H
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1864, Eagle, perf. 9½
complete, all with full original gum, Very Fine, SBPV certificate
Avi. Sassone 41-45; €2 754 (3 390 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
13
First Session
99
100
101
102
107
105
108
14
Start CHF
99
Hr
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, Newspaper Stamp, 1851,
3c “Celestial blue”, type I, top right corner margin block of 4,
o.g., few small hinge remnants, fresh, some insignificant toned
spots (not mentioned on certificate), still Very Fine, with 2000
Colla certificate, a rare positional block (not priced as a block in
Sassone). Sassone 1a; €6 500 as singles (7 990 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
100
Start CHF
105
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850-67, wonderful selection of 16 covers from 1st issue on, with variety of origins
& better destinations, including interesting rates, stamp type usages & Registered, A treasure trove for specialists of the area,
viewing highly recommended, 3 certificates. High catalog value
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Hr
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, Newspaper Stamp, 1861,
1.05s clear gray lilac (“lilla grigio chiaro”), left sheet margin
block of 4, original gum, few small hinge remnants, sharp impression, fresh, Very Fine, with 2000 Colla certificate, a rare
block (unpriced in Sassone). Sassone 10a (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
101
H
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, Newspaper Tax Stamp,
1859, 1kr black, unused with full original gum, hinge remnant,
beautiful deep color, Very Fine, signed A.Diena etc., with 2000
Colla certificate. Sassone 2; €12 000 (14 750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
102
H
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, Newspaper Tax Stamp,
1859, 1kr black, unused with large part original gum, heavy
hinge remnants, margins all around, excellent color, shallow
thin and slight toning, Fine appearance, with 1992 Royal certificate. Sassone PR2 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
106
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1851, cover to Bergamo,
franked with 15c, type II, tied by double line VESCOVATO/3
MAG (Sass. R2) double strike - THE LAST DAY of usage
Vescovato handstamp. Exceptionally rare, Avi certificate.
Sassone 4; €32 500 (39 950 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 800 - 5 000 CHF.
3,800 CHF
107
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1851, entire sent from
Lecco to Pisogne, franked with 15c (hand paper, first printing stamp have small faults made by postal clerk when was applied)
tied down with very rare barred cachet of Lecco (13 points).
Alongside italic Lecco double line date handstamp. Very rare
exhibition item, with Diena certificate. Sassone 3; €11 000 (13
520 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
108
103
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA - France, 1850, 10c black,
15c red and 45c blue, machine paper, each with margins all
around, tied by Venezia 30.6. (1858) c.d.s. on outer folded letter
to Blois, red “P.D.” and French entry postmark, also Bordeaux
and Paris transits, Blois arrival postmarks on back, unusually
nice three-color franking paying 70c rate, Very Fine, various signatures, with 1968 Alberto Diena and 2007 Giorgio Colla certificates. Sassone 19, 20, 22 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
104
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1851, entire sent to
Trento, franked with 45c (margins all around) tied by RARE
mute handstamp of Milano (11 points). Alongside
MILANO/24/GEN handstamp. Rare item in excellent exhibition
quality. Sassone 10; €4 000 (4 920 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
109
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1851, very nice selection
of three envelopes, 5c printed foreign from Verona (sign.
Puschmann), and two outer letter sheets to Bergamo from
Chiavenna and Milano (Vertically laid paper-Diena cert). An interesting trio. Sassone €1 800 (2 210 CHF).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
())
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, three 5c yellow,
margins all around, on a large part of a cover, all tied by
DESENZANO / 27. FEB handstamp, signed Diena. Sassone 1;
€2 250 (2 770 CHF).
Est. 300 - 450 CHF.
300 CHF
15
First Session
110
111
112
115
113
117
116
119
16
Start CHF
110
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1852, return receipt,
franked with 30c (Type I - three large margins one close to the
frame) 1850 issue tied by red underlined with ornament
RACCOMAND.TA (12 pts) handstamp used at Venice. Alongside straight line VENEZIA in red. Exhibition quality, Sorani certificate. Sassone 7e; €6 500 (7 990 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Start CHF
116
117
111
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1852, registered cover
from Brescia to Padova, franked 30c stamps applied at the
front and back. Front tied by Brescia d.s. (5 pts) and back with
straight line RACCOMANDATA (9 pts), light filing fold not affecting stamps. Sassone 7; €2 140 (2 630 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
112
)
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1856, entire to Brescia,
franked with 30c, large margins all around. Tied by ARCISATE
(8 pts) c.d.s. alongside T.R. (7 pts) handstamp. Brescia arrival
on reverse, signed E.Diena. Sassone 9; €1 965 (2 420 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA - France, 1857, First issue
three color franking on a cover from Brescia to Troyes, 110
cent postage paid by 5c orange(all margins) + 15c (cut in left
margin) + 3x30c (margins all around). Front shows two lines
transit “VIA CHIASSO” and French entry mark
“AUTRICHE/Beau Fr 1 DE BALE”. Arrival on reverse. Despite
minor fault, a very rare three colour combination cover, Diena
certificate (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1852, cover to Revere,
franked with 15c with large margins, tied by two line “Borgoforte
/ 31 OTT” (9 pts) date stamp. Nice and neat cover, signed Diena
and Sorani. Sassone 6; €1 600 (1 970 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
113
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1852, cover from Brescia
to Modena, franked with 30c deep brown, tied by double line
BRESCIA / 8 GEN d.s. Nice cover. Sassone 7 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
118
114
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1854, Revenue stamp
15c green/black (Typo), tied on a cover with GARDONE LO
(Sass.R2) barred date handstamp, sent to Brescia. UNIQUE
usage of revenue stamp on cover with this cancellation. Over
the stamp in manuscript “PREME ASSAI” (quite urgent) note.
An exceptional and unique postal history item, Avi certificate.
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
115
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1854, entire to Milan,
franked with 15c (Type 1) with large margins all around and very
fresh colour, tied by triple circle “FINO 17/12" date stamp (1854 Sassone 8 points). Fresh, exhibition quality, Very Fine, signed
Diena (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1858 (Nov. 17), registered folded letter to Milano, franked with imperf. 30c brown
(machine paper) and perforated 5 soldi rose (type I), both tied by
Venezia 17/11 c.d.s., with red Raccomandata handstamp and
arrival postmark on back, some minor paper strengthening
along the filing folds and on back, v.f. mixed issues (first and
second) combination franking, signed Bolaffi etc., with 1973
Mario Zanini and 2007 Dr. Giorgio Colla certificates (“rarissima
affrancatura mista della I con la II emissione. La lettera e
originale al pari degli annuli e dei francobolli che sono perfetti.”).
Sassone 21, 26 (Photo).
Est. 10 000 - 12 000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
119
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1858, cover to Padova,
franked with 25s second issue, cancelled by “BUSTO ARSIZIO
/ 10 NOV” (8 pts) d.s. Scarce. Sassone 27; €1 900 (2 340 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
17
First Session
121
122
120
Ex 125
123
Ex 131
124
18
Start CHF
120
)
129
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1859, first page of satirical newspaper, franked with 1Kr black newspaper stamp tied
by blue “I.R. UFFICIO DI COMMISURAZIONE IN BASSANO”
handstamp. Very rare and attractive item, stamp creased before
application, SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone 2; €27 000 (33 190
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
121
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1859, entire to Lovere,
franked with 10s 1858 issue tied by COMO 2CO(11 pts) c.d.s.,
light filing fold not affecting stamp, signed Diena and Raybaudi.
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
122
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1859, cover to Milano,
franked with 5s (1858 issue), tied by CASSANO C1(10 pts)
c.d.s. Nice and clean, E. Diena certificate. Sassone 25; €2 500
(3 070 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
123
)
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1859, cover to Cremona,
bearing
5s
second
issue
cancelled
by
CASALPUS/STERLENGO/2 FEB (9 pts) d.s. Very attractive
small size letter. Sassone 27; €1 750 (2 150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
124
Start CHF
)
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT - Romania, 1852-61, two stampless entries sent to Steyr and Trieste, showing different types of
IBRAILA date handstamps. Nice and attractive pair.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
130
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1854-70, small group of four covers,
showing variety of frankings, with very nice SCIO-CESME
mixed franking and GALLIPOLI cover, unusual group.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
131
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1855-1924, interesting group from
Egypt of two covers and two cards, showing variety of
frankings, transit marks and postal rates (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
132
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1868-70, two covers, 28 soldi rates,
both to Genova, one with 1867 issue & other mixed 1867 / 70
frankings, both with boxed Piroscafi Post Italiani and showing
Lloyd Agenz. Smirne & Smirne c.d.s., Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
133
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT (Albania), 1868, outer letter sheet sent
to Trieste, franked with 10s (1864 issue) tied by VALONA c.d.s.
small piece missing at bottom of cover. Arrival Trieste on reverse. Scarce cover.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
AUSTRIA: LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1859, cover to Pavia,
bearing 5s (1858 issue) cancelled by GALLARATE C1(8 pts)
c.d.s., filing fold at the bottom of the cover, signed Avi. Sassone
25; €1 100 (1 350 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 400 CHF.
200 CHF
Austrian Offices Abroad
125
HH
AUSTRIAN OFFICES IN CRETE, 1903-04, granite paper
with varnish lines set, o.g., never hinged, Superb. In addition
fine commercially used 50c/50h and 1Fr/1Kr. Michel 1-7; €640
(790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
126
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1818-36, an attractive selection of
three letters, from Corfu(2) and Zante (disinfected, V/STATO
PONTIFICIO transit) with variety of postal rates and routes. Excellent opportunity for postal historian of this area.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
127
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1839-1922, varied selection of 17 covers / cards of Ship Mail markings, 6 pre philatelic, many better
frankings & markings. Great assembly for the specialist, viewing recommended.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
128
)
132
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1850-60, nice selection of 9 covers,
showing a good variety of ship markings & frankings, Col Lloyd
da Trieste—Da Venezia col Vapore, CV da Venezia, & others,
specialist accumulation.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
19
First Session
134
135
137
138
20
Start CHF
134
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1871-81, an exceptional assembly of
14 covers, all franked by 1867 issue showing a good variety of
frankings, rates, origins & destinations, rarely offered intact,
viewing recommended, generally Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
Start CHF
140
141
135
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1872-81, two covers sent from
Salonika, with rare usage of the Via di Mare Ancona transit
cancelling 10Sd. and Constantinople (three colour franking)
bearing 28sld rate 1867 Austrian Levant issue, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1912-13, two postcards bearing Austrian Loyd cancellations, of ALEXANDRIA - TRIESTE line.
Attractive pair.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
AUSTRIA: D.D.S.G., 1875, Agency unfranked letter sent
from (ESSEGG) Osijek Hospital to Karlovatz, bearing
D.D.S.G Osijek agency cachet. Reverse shows steamer
ELIZABETH 46 handstamp in green, alongside to Osijek dispatch and Karlovatz arrival c.d.s. Rare combination of ship &
DDSG cancels (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Belgium and Colonies
142
H
BELGIUM, 1883, King Leopold II, 10c, 20c, 25c, 30c, imperf,
margin singles, o.g., lightly hinged, very attractive.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
143
136
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT - Trieste, 1873, mixed franking cover,
Levant 10S + Austria 2x5Kr (all 1867 issue), probably posted
from Constantinople on an envelope, all tied by two line
“LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE”
handstamp. Alongside Trieste arrival oval datestamp. Rare
combination of Soldi and Kreuzer stamps from Austrian Levant
P.O., Diena photo certificate (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
137
H
BELGIUM, 1958-72, very nice modern group of 13 different
issues, with great thematic interest, in complete and part of
sheets housed in sheet-book. Good dealer lot. Inventory list included. Michel €4 000 (4 920 CHF) (Owner’s).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
144
)
BELGIUM, 1905-36, nice selection of postal history, including advertising (8), air mail (2) covers and uprated stationery
card to Australia showing variety of markings and frankings. Attractive lot (11 items), F.-V.F.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT/Crete - Greece, 1874, cover to Athens,
franked with 10sld coarse print 1867 issue, tied by CANDIA
c.d.s., Greek local delivery charged by 40 lepta Large Hermes
head issue tied by dotted “1" handstamp. Reverse shows
Pireus transit and arrival Athens c.d.s. Nice combination,
Calves certificate. Yvert 4 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
138
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1878-1908, group of covers (4), stationery cards (2) and picture postcards (2), from Jerusalem,
Kerasund, Cavalla, Rustschuk, Smyrna (maritime cancellations) and Tripolis. Nice frankings (8 items), F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
139
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1885-1914, good lot of ship mail, postcards(10), stationery (3) and covers(4), showing Dalmatian
line, Croatia-Hungary line, Lloyd Trieste line & others. Nice selection of well struck cancels, excellent for the specialist.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
141
21
First Session
Start CHF
Immensely Rare Classic Invert
145
(H)
BELGIAN CONGO, Independent State, 1894, “Mols” issue, 10fr green and black, perf. 14¼, center inverted, unused without
gum, well centered, fresh, Very Fine, with brand new certificate from Pierre Kaiser. Scott 30 var. (Photo).
Est. 60 000 - 70 000 CHF.
60,000 CHF
There are five to seven reported examples of this world-class legendary rarity, most with varying degrees of faults. Most recent
realization was the example with gum from the Anatoly Karpov collection, which fetched €95,000 plus 20% buyer’s premium. This
copy’s provenance is ex-General Dufour.
Photos of certificates and most lots not shown in the catalog,
can be found on our website:
www.harmersauctions.com
22
Start CHF
Start CHF
148
France
Stamps
146
149
s
FRANCE, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine, used on a large
piece cancelled by Diamond grill, BACOUEVILLE c.d.s. alongside, four margins, Superb, signed Calves. Yvert 6A; €2 700 (3
320 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
147
H
FRANCE, 1852-80, stock card with nice selection, of 10c
Napoleon (Rep. imperf used v.f.), strip of four 80c. Napoleon
Empire (margins all around), Ceres 10c imperf Bordeaux issue
and 15c error (Yv. 55b - €6000 not counted) small thin spot with
original gum. Peace and Commerce: Type I - 5c, 15c, 30c, 75c &
1Fr; Type II - 10c, 15c, 25c, 75c all hinged with original gum.
Nice and attractive lot. Yvert 9-91; €13 000+ (15 980 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
P
FRANCE, 1863, Napoleon, 4c green and 30c rose, imperf.
trial colors, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
E
FRANCE, 1917-19, War Orphans, 5c+5c red brown, imperf.
die essay on thin paper, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
150
HHr
FRANCE, 1918, Red Cross, corner margin block of 4, o.g.,
never hinged (natural gum inclusions), marginal perf. separations, Very Fine. Yvert 116 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
151
HHr
FRANCE, 1924 Olympics, complete set, sheet margin blocks
of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Yvert 183-186 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
146
150
148
149
151
23
First Session
154
152
153
Ex 156
Ex 155
Ex 157
Ex 159
Ex 158
Ex 160
Ex 162
161
24
163
Start CHF
152
P
160
FRANCE, 1927, American Legion, imperf. collective deluxe
sheetlet of two, fresh, reduced at bottom, Very Fine. Yvert
244-245 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
153
m
HHr
FRANCE, 1935, S.S. Normandie, 1.50fr dark blue and 1.50fr
pale blue, blocks of 4, the latter corner sheet margin block, o.g.,
never hinged, few natural inclusions, F.-V.F. Yvert 299-300
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
156
HH
FRANCE, 1936, South Atlantic, set of two, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, handstamp guarantee on reverse. Yvert
320-321 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
157
HHr
FRANCE, 1936, South Atlantic, set of two, blocks of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 320-321 (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
158
HHr
FRANCE, 1937, Samothrace, set of two, top margin blocks of
4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 354-355 (Photo).
Est. 650 - 750 CHF.
650 CHF
159
HH
FRANCE, 1943, 10fr Angers, overprint inverted, o.g., never
hinged, rounded corner at lower left, otherwise Very Fine.
Maury 7 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Catalogue value is for the regular overprint.
HHr
FRANCE, 1931, Caisse d’Amortissement, block of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 269 (Photo).
Est. 650 - 700 CHF.
650 CHF
155
HHr
FRANCE, 1942, Coat of Arms, imperf., corner sheet margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 553-564
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
161
FRANCE, 1927, Strasbourg Exhibition souvenir sheet of
two, both stamps cancelled by exhibition postmarks, n.h., pencil notation on reverse, Very Fine. Yvert Bloc 2 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
154
Start CHF
HHr
FRANCE, 1941, Coat of Arms, imperf., corner sheet margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 526-537
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Ex 164
162
P
FRANCE, 1945-46, Arms, 10fr, 12fr, 15fr, 20fr and 15fr, five
different composite signed artist die proofs in black, each
with three stages, couple of light toned spots, otherwise Very
Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
163
E
FRANCE, 1948, 6fr unissued design, die essay with colored surround, selection of ten different colors or shades,
each artist signed, F.-V.F., rare (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
164
E
FRANCE, 1948, 6fr unissued design, two die essays in
black, different sizes and lettering, each artist signed, F.-V.F.,
probably unique (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
165
HH
FRANCE, 1948, Meeting of the UN General Assembly,
sheetlet of two, perforated and gummed, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Yvert 818-819 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
166
H
FRANCE, 1949, Franco-American Friendship, selection of
eight items including two composite dies of three in black, one
with black surround, showing different stages of completion
(“epreuves de decomposition”), three artist signed die proofs
(various colors), imperf. deluxe sheet, printer’s trial color die
proof, plus a finished design proof on plastic film, Very Fine, ad
unique lot. Maury 840 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
165
Ex 166
25
First Session
Ex 167
169
168
170
172
173
175
Ex 171
Ex 180
Ex 174
Ex 185
26
Start CHF
167
HH
Start CHF
178
HH/H
FRANCE, 1949, Franco-American Friendship, imperf. single, also perforated variety, uncolored in blue only (red color
omitted), o.g., never hinged, tiny perf. stain at bottom, signed
Behr. Yvert 840A,a (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
FRANCE, 1964-65, Paintings, imperforate, seven different,
marginal blocks of 15, o.g., 13 sets never hinged, one value with
light diagonal gum bend affecting 4 stamps & minor marginal
fault affecting 3 stamps. Yvert 1424-1427, 1457-1459.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
1,000 CHF
168
179
(H)
FRANCE, 1949, C.I.T.T., perforated sheetlet of four,
regummed, Very Fine, only 15 printed. Yvert 844-847 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
169
HH
FRANCE, 1951, Poets, sheetlet of three, o.g., never hinged,
disturbed gum and some creasing at upper left, small stain at
right, otherwise Fine, only 16 printed. Yvert 908-910 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
171
180
HH
FRANCE, 1956, Great Achievements, sheetlet of three, perforated and gummed, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, only 22
printed. Yvert 1078-1080 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
FRANCE, 1966, Paintings, imperforate, complete set of five
different, sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, beautiful and rare,
Very Fine. Yvert 1478-1479, 1492-1494 (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
181
HH
FRANCE, 1957, Famous Men, set of two sheetlets of three,
perforated and gummed, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, only 22
of each printed. Yvert 1108-1113 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
174
H
FRANCE, 1957, Famous Men, six different (missing 12fr)
printer’s inspection die proofs in sepia, Very Fine, only four
(!) of each produced. Yvert 1132//138 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
175
HH
FRANCE, 1961, 20c Marianne de Cocteau, imperf., red
color shifted, leaving the left stamp in blue only, sheet margin
pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 1282 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
176
HH
FRANCE, 1962-63, Space, imperforate, set of three, sheets
of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 1360-1362.
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
182
HH
FRANCE, 1963, Famous Men, including Beethoven,
Mazzini etc., imperforate, complete set of five, sheets of 50,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 1382-1386.
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1968, Paintings, Lascaux Cave and Renoir, imperforate, two different, sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, rare. Yvert 1555, 1570.
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
183
HH
FRANCE, 1970, Paintings, imperforate, two different,
sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 1640-1641.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1980, Butterfly, imperforate, sheet of 50, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2089a.
Est. 550 - 700 CHF.
550 CHF
185
HH
FRANCE, 1982, Paintings, imperforate, five different,
sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2210a-11a,
2231a, 2234a, 2245a (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
186
HH
FRANCE, 1989, Historic Sights of Paris, imperf., sheet of 10
se-tenant strips of 5, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2583A.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
187
350 CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1989, Declaration of the Rights of Man, imperf.,
sheet of 5 se-tenant strips, o.g., never hinged, some creases,
mostly Very Fine. Yvert 2605A.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
188
177
HHr
FRANCE, 1967, Madame Curie, imperforate, sheet margin
block of 10, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 1533a.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
184
173
HH
P
FRANCE, 1955, Television (Eiffel Tower), eight different artist signed die proofs, four unadopted designs (RTF at lower
right), all artist (Decaris) signed, one hand-colored, Very Fine.
Yvert 1022 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
172
FRANCE, 1965, National Satellite, imperforate, sheet of 32,
plus labels, yielding 16 se-tenant pairs, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Yvert 1464-1465.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1949, UPU, imperf. set of three, corner margin singles, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 850-852 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
170
HH
HH
FRANCE, 1990, Art, imperforate, set of four, sheets of 30,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2635a-2637a, 2672a.
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
27
First Session
Ex 192
Ex 196
Ex 209
Ex 211
28
Start CHF
189
HH
201
FRANCE, 1990, Art, “Profile of a Woman” by Redon,
imperf., sheet of 30, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2635.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
190
HH
FRANCE, 1990, Fish, imperforate, complete set of four,
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
192
HH
FRANCE, 1991, Art, “Après Nous La Maternité” by Max
Ernst, imperf., sheet of 30, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert
2727a.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
195
HH
FRANCE, 1991, Boxing (Marcel Cerdan), imperf., sheet of
50, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2729a.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
196
HH
FRANCE, 1992, Writers, imperf., set of six, sheets of 50, o.g.,
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
197
HH
FRANCE, 1993, Contemporary Art, two 5fr imperf., sheets of
30, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2834-2835.
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
199
HH
FRANCE, 1993, Red Cross, imperf., sheet of 30, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2853a.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
200
HH
FRANCE, 1994, International Olympic Committee, imperf.,
sheet of 50, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2889a.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
205
HH
FRANCE, 1994, Art, “Moses and the Daughters of Jethro”
by Nicolas Poussin, imperf., sheet of 20, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Yvert 2896a.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
206
HH
FRANCE, 1994, Stage and Screen Personalities, imperf.,
set of six, sheets of 50, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert
2897-2902.
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
207
HH
FRANCE, 1994, Red Cross, imperf., sheet of 30, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2915b.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
208
HH
FRANCE, 1995, 50th Anniversary of the United Nations,
imperf., sheet of 50, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2975a.
HH
FRANCE, 1993, Mediterranean Youth Games, imperf., sheet
of 50, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2795.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
198
204
HH
FRANCE, 1991, Tennis (French Open), imperf., sheet of 50,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2699a.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
194
HH
FRANCE, 1994, Liberation of Paris (50th Anniversary),
imperf., set of two, sheets of 50, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Yvert 2887-2888.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1991, Poets, imperf., set of six, sheets of 50, o.g.,
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
193
HH
FRANCE, 1994, Opening of the Channel Tunnel, imperf., 18
sets in se-tenant sheets, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert
2880-2883.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
203
HH
HH
FRANCE, 1994, Decorative Arts, imperf., set of four, sheets
of 40, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2854-2857.
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
202
FRANCE, 1990, Artists (including Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier, Jacques Brel), imperforate, complete set of six,
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
191
Start CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1993-94, Art, “Abstract Squares” by Sean Scully,
imperf., sheet of 30, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 2858a.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
209
200 CHF
HH
FRANCE, 1996, World Cup, imperf., set of four, sheets of 40,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Maury 2999-3002. Yvert unpriced
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
210
HH
FRANCE, 1996, Olympics, imperf., sheet of 50, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Maury 3005. Yvert unlisted.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
211
H/(H)
FRANCE, Airmail, 1922 (Sep 2-3), Rouen Aviation Meeting,
collection of 43 perforated and gummed sheetlets of 20, all different colors and papers, value tablets blank, o.g., never hinged
or without gum, some creases, generally F.-V.F., rare group
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
29
First Session
213
214
212
216
215
219
218
217
220
221
231
Ex 224
30
226
Start CHF
212
Hr
FRANCE, Airmail, 1927, “Compagnie Internationale de
Navigation Aerienne” (CIDNA), imperforate, non-denominated engraved proof in dark blue, never issued, block of 4,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
Start CHF
222
223
213
HH
FRANCE, Airmail, 1930, 1.50fr deep carmine, perforated
“E.I.P.A. 30", o.g., never hinged, well centered, Very Fine, with
1991 Calves certificate. Yvert 6d (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
HH
FRANCE, Airmail, 1936, 50fr Burelage, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Yvert 15 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
215
P
FRANCE, Airmail, 1949, 500fr Marseille, unissued design,
artist die proof in black, also issued “1er état”, printer’s inspection trial color in sepia (only four printed), Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
216
HHr
FRANCE, Military Airmail, 1940, Battleship “Richelieu”,
overprinted on 50c on 75c Mercury, gutter block of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine, only 200 issued. Maury 1 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
218
HHr
overprinted on 80c brown (Petain), block of 4, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Maury 2 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
219
Catalogue value is for a regular overprint, inverted not listed.
H
FRANCE, Booklet, 1906, 2f.05, unexploded, with 40x5c Type
Blanc, little toning, with pen marking on front crossing out “05",
Fine, a rare booklet (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
221
FRANCE, Booklets, 1993-96, selection of 11 different, uncut
sheets of 4-5 panes in each, also 11 single imperf. panes, with
Greetings, Stamp Day, Red Cross, Stage & Screen Personalities, French-Swiss Relations, etc., o.g., never hinged, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 500 CHF.
3,500 CHF
225
HH
FRANCE, Booklet panes of ten, 1993-95, Red Cross,
imperf., three different, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert
BK2042-2044a.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
226
HH
FRANCE, Booklet pane of seven, 1995, Stamp Day, imperf.,
se-tenant, unfolded, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert
BC2935a.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
227
HH
FRANCE, Precancel, 1990, Musical Instruments, imperf.,
set of four, sheets of 100, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert
206-209.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
228
HH
set of three, sheets of 100, o.g., never hinged. Yvert 210-212.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
HH
overprinted on 10fr Angers, overprint inverted, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Maury 7 var. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
220
HH
)
FRANCE, Airmail, 1954, 100fr-1000fr set of four, each on
cacheted FDC, Very Fine. Yvert 30-33 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
217
HH
FRANCE, Booklet, 1929, “type Semeuse Camee”, 3fr, unexploded, with 20x15c red brown, “Laboratoires O.Rolland”, o.g.,
never hinged (minor gum offsets), Very Fine.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
224
214
HH
FRANCE, Booklet, 1929, “type Semeuse Camee”, 3fr, unexploded, with 20x15c red brown, “Laboratoires O. Rolland”, o.g.,
never hinged (minor gum offsets), Very Fine.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
HH
FRANCE, Booklet, 1929, “type Semeuse Camee”, 3fr, unexploded, with 20x15c red brown, “Laboratoires O. Rolland”, o.g.,
never hinged (minor gum offsets), Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
229
HH
224-227.
Est. 850 - 1 000 CHF.
850 CHF
230
HH
228-231.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
231
HH
FRANCE, Postage Due, 1908, 10c violet, imperforate, o.g.,
never hinged, very fresh color, scarce (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
31
First Session
233
234
235
236
238
237
32
Start CHF
232
)
FRANCE, 1854, First issue cover, franked with XF 40c orange
Ceres issue (YV 5), prepaying the double weight letter rate to
Rouen. Stamp tied by PC 2243 cancel, with
NEUFCHATEL-EN-BRAY c.d.s. alongside. An exceptional first
issue cover.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
233
)
)
)
FRANCE, Crimean War, 1855 (July 17), envelope, endorsed
“De lArmée Britannique en Orient” to Boulogne sur Mer (30.7),
showing on reverse “Post Office/British Army/B” double arc d.s.
(17.7) and on front “Escadre de la Méditerranée” c.d.s. (28.7),
bearing Empire 20c. (just touched) cancelled by small figures
“1896” in lozenge on arrival at Marseille, fine combination usage of French mail through the British Army Post Office and
then the French naval squadron to Marseille (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Rome, 1858, entire sent to
Marseille, franked with 20c Napoleon (all four margins) tied by
grilled handstamp, “CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE D’ITALIE/1er
DIVISION” dated 22 Jun 1858 c.d.s. Marseilles arrival c.d.s.
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
241
FRANCE, 1877-1900, Sage issues, nice group of 7 covers (3
advertising) and 7 stationery (5 uprated), showing variety of
postal rates to domestic and foreign destinations (Madeira,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, USA). An attractive assembly (14 items), F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
235
239
240
FRANCE, 1858-76, an attractive group of 28 covers, showing variety of postal rates and frankings to USA, Argentina,
Mexico, Italy, Prussia, Peru, Denmark, Portugal, England,
Spain, Venezuela. Variety of transit markings, insufficiently paid
covers and postal routes. Viewing recommended (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
234
Start CHF
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Rome, 1858, letter to
Paris, franked with 20c Napoleon tied by grille handstamp in association with “CORPS.EXP.D’ITALIE/2e DIVISION/27 Aout
64" c.d.s. Marseilles transit and Paris arrival c.d.s. Rare, Sorani
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRANCE, 1922, War Orphans, registered value-declared
express cover, franked with War Orphans 50c+50c brown and
5f+5f blue semi-postal issue. Stamps tied by STRASBOURG /
BAS-RHIN c.d.s.’s, and front shows framed EXPRESS and
CHARGE handstamps, plus Registry label. Reverse bears
STRASBOURG-ROBERTSAU / BAS-RHIN arrival c.d.s. An
exceptional cover, showing a very rare commercial use of the
5f+5f stamp. Scott B8, B10 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Military Covers
239
236
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Ancona & Rome, 1835-65,
an exotic assembly of 12 covers (9 stampless, 3 stamped
showing a good variety of markings, including. Tax, and most
with clear military strikes. Great for the specialist (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
237
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Ancona, 1835-38, very
nice trio of covers, bearing French military cachets during the
Occupation period of Ancona. Various postal rates and routes.
Good postal history lot for specialists (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
238
240
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Rome, 1850, pair of
stampless covers, showing rare “BRIGADE FRANCAISE /
ITALIE” and “ CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE/DIVISION I” (prepaid postage - 20c for ordinary letter+5c fee for unfranked letters from the 1.July 1850) c.d.s. Rare and attractive (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
241
33
First Session
243
244
242
246
245
248
247
249
34
Start CHF
242
)
247
FRANCE, Military Post in Italy, 1859, two letters from
French Army in Italy (one from a military hospital) showing different military unit cancellations. RARE pair, Roumet and
Sorani certificates (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
243
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Rome, 1859-60, very nice
selection of four letters, showing variety of postmarks
(R.POSTA MILL.SARDA, ARMEE D’ITALIE, Poste Am.e Torino
e Genova) and postal routes. Exceptional postal history group
for students of this elusive area (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
244
)
FRANCE, Military Occupation of Rome, 1863, letter sent
from Orizaba, Mexico to Rome, franked with 20c Empire (corner perfs missing), tied by lozenge “CEM C” (Corps
Expeditionnaire Mexique) alongside “CORPS. EXP. MEXIQUE
/ BAU C/25 Aut. 63". to the Army unit at Rome. Reverse shows
Paris transit and arrival ”CORPS. EXP. D’ITALIE / 2e DIVISION
/ 4 Oct. 63". Some natural ageing. Exceptional example of mail
between two military units on two different continents. Rare
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Foreign Mail
245
)
FRANCE - Sweden, 1861 cover, franked with five 20c imperforate Napoleon issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
Sweden. Stamps tied by roller-of-points cancel, with PARIS
c.d.s. alongside. Front shows red “PD” and FRANCO hand
stamps, while reverse bears transit date stamp of the Swedish
Post Office in HAMBURG. A scarce cover, Very Fine. Scott 15
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
246
Start CHF
)
248
)
FRANCE - United States, 1871 (Jul. 27) cover, franked with
single 80c Bordeaux issue, prepaying the single weight letter to
the United States by direct steamship service during the
non-treaty period. Stamps tied by GC “1769" lozenge, with LE
HAVRE departure c.d.s. alongside. Front shows red framed
”P.P." handstamp, plus N.Y. STEAMSHIP arrival c.d.s. with integral “10" cents postage due notation. Some small imperfections
to the envelope, but a very scarce franking on a transatlantic
cover, signed Calves. Yvert 49 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
249
)
FRANCE - Mexico, 1873, entire from Le Havre to Tampico,
franked with Ceres type 2x30c+40c to make 1Fr postage to the
port of entry. Stamps tied by GC “769" lozenges alongside Le
Havre c.d.s. Front shows crossed red ”AFFR./INSUFFISANT",
London transit and 1 centavo internal delivery mark. Nice
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
250
)
FRANCE - United States, 1873 cover, franked with 5c+3x25c
Ceres issue, prepaying 80c single rate to USA. Stamps tied by
(Etoile) 1 handstamp., with PARIS handstamp. alongside, with
French 2Fr. accountancy mark, New York arrival and 26 cents
charge mark. Showing printing ERROR on left 25c, reverse
bears red London transit (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
251
FRANCE - United States, 1869 cover, franked with 4x20c+80c
Napoleon Laure issue, prepaying 1,60Fr double weight letter
rate to USA. Stamps tied by dotted star handstamp, with Paris
c.d.s. alongside, and front shows New York arrival in red
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
FRANCE - England, 1870 (Dec. 3), Ballon Monté cover, originating in Paris during the Prussian siege, franked with 10c and
20c Napoleon Lauré issue stamps, all tied by numeral 1 star
cancels, with PARIS / PL. DE LA BOURSE c.d.s. alongside.
Front shows red “PD” hand stamp plus red LONDON / PAID arrival date stamp. A scarce Ballon Monté cover to England, carried by the “Franklin”, Very Fine. Yvert 28,29 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRANCE - Venezuela, 1873 cover, franked with 5c+15c+80c
Ceres issue, prepaying 1Fr single weight letter rate to Venezuela by British packet service. Stamps tied by GC 532 lozenges, with BORDEAUX c.d.s. alongside, and front shows
additional red “P.P.” handstamp, transit LONDON/PAID in red
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
250
251
35
First Session
254
252
256
255
259
258
260
262
36
Start CHF
252
)
Start CHF
256
FRANCE - Netherlands East Indies, 1875 cover, franked with
5c+15c+4x20c Ceres issue, prepaying 1,20Fr single weight letter rate to Java via Marseille route. Stamps tied by GC 6308 lozenges, with BORDEAUX/LES SALINIERES c.d.s. alongside.
Reverse bears Sorabaja arrival c.d.s. a most unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Airmail Postal History
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN BUENOS AIRES - France, 1862, cover
sent from Buenos Aires to Paris, franked with vertical pair
80c Empire tied by dotted anchor handstamp, alongside octagonal BUENOS-AIRES date stamp. Nice and neat (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
257
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN EGYPT - France, 1863 cover, franked
with France 10c brown and 40c orange Napoleon issue (Yv
21,23), prepaying the single weight letter rate from the French
Levant to France, and all tied by GC 5105 lozenge cancels.
Front shows SUEZ/BAU FRANCAIS departure datestamp,
framed “P.P.” handstamp, and red PAQ.ANG./MARSEILLE entry, while reverse bears AVIGNON transit and CAVAILLON arrival. A scarce cover from this French office, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
258
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN EGYPT - France, 1873 cover, franked
with five France 80c rose Ceres issue (Yv 57, left stamp damaged prior to application), prepaying five times the single weight
letter rate from the French Levant to France, and all tied by GC
5080 lozenge cancels. Front shows ALEXANDRIE/EGYPTE
departure datestamp and red framed “P.D.” handstamp, while
reverse bears blue PARIS/ETRANGER arrival. A scarce cover
from this French office, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
259
253
)
FRANCE - Argentina, 1927 (Oct. 10), Non Stop Flight, Paris
to Buenos Aires, by Lts. Dieudonne Coste & Joseph LeBrix,
cover with appropriate franking and four line arrival cachet; also
a cover from St.Louis, Senegal (13 Oct) to Pernambuco, Brazil,
little toning and minor cover flaws, otherwise fine. The French
aviators successfully crossed the South Atlantic from Paris to
Rio de Janeiro, via St.Louis Senegal; Natal and Pelotas. They
carried 17 covers from Paris to Buenos Aires and 11 from Senegal to Brazil (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
254
)
FRANCE, 1928 (Aug. 23), registered cover addressed to
one of the naval pilots on board the Ile de France, assigned
to the STA aircraft, posted in New York ($1.20 franking includes
$1 for Catapult surcharge) and flown to Paris, redirected to
Brest, with various transit and arrival postmarks, appropriate
six-line cachet and additional markings, a rare cover, Fine
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
French Post Offices Abroad
255
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN ALGERIA, 1853-66, nice group of 3
covers, one stampless & CHARGÉ. An interesting group,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
FRENCH LEVANT - France, 1853, folded letter datelined
Adrianople to Marseille, forwarded by Gallipoli and showing a
Very Fine strike of the rare cursive handstamp. of the French Office, along with “SMYRNE / TURKEY” transit c.d.s. / taxed 20
dec. / and red, large format boxed handstamp. “PAQUEBOT DE
LA MEDITERRANEE”. A very scarce cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
260
)
FRENCH LEVANT - France, 1854 (Dec.), unpaid letter from
Syria, showing the rare cursive “Alexandrette” origin
handstamp, and sent to France aboard the Ligne du Levant
paquebot Caire. Front shows SMYRNE / TURQUIE transit of
the French P.O., red framed PAQUEBOTS / DE LA /
MEDITERRANEE handstamp, and ‘20’ decimes postage due
marking (uprated for a double weight letter). Reverse bears
SMYRNE and MARSEILLE transits, plus LYON arrival c.d.s. A
lovely example of this rare origin handstamp, Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
261
)
FRENCH LEVANT - France, 1865, cover from Syria, franked
with 10c and 40c Napoleon issue, tied by GC 5070 lozenges
alongside ALEXANDRETTE * SYRIE c.d.s. in association with
boxed red “PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANEE and black
boxed P.P. Marseilles arrival on reverse.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
262
)
FRENCH LEVANT - France, 1866, cover to Nantes, franked
by France Empire 40c vermilion tied by GC “5080" lozenges,
with Alexandria c.d.s. alongside. Underpaid and charged 8
decimes on delivery with framed ”Affr. Insuffisant", Very Fine.
Yvert 23 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
37
First Session
264
265
267
268
269
270
271
38
Start CHF
Start CHF
French Colonies
268
)
FRENCH COLONIES, 1874-1936, small accumulation, of
covers (23), stationery cards (5) and picture postcards (2) to foreign destinations. Attractive group of advertising covers, air
mail covers, censored mail, bisect on postcard, high value
frankings and postage due covers. Viewing recommended (30
items) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
269
263
)
FRENCH LEVANT - France, 1873, cover from Egypt, franked
with 15c bistre, 25c blue, and 80c red Ceres issues, overpaying
the single weight letter rate to France by British packet service
via the Brindisi route. Stamps tied by GC 5119 lozenges, with LE
CAIRE / BAU FRANCAIS c.d.s. alongside. Front shows red
“PD” handstamp and red PAQ.ANG.V.BRIND / A.MOD French
entry c.d.s., while reverse bears PAQ.ANGL. / ALEXANDRIE
transit, PARIS A BELFORT ambulant, plus LANGRES arrival
c.d.s. A scarce three-color franking, Very Fine. Yvert 57,59,60.
Est. 1 500 - 2 500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
264
)
FRENCH LEVANT - Italy, 1876, cover from Volo, franked with
30c Ceres issue (Yv 56), prepaying the GPU single letter rate to
Italy. Stamp tied by the Italian “coi Postali Francesi” handstamp,
and reverse shows NAPOLI transit and GENOVA arrival
c.d.s.’s. A lovely cover showing scarce use of the “coi Postali
Francesi” handstamp used as a canceling device during the interim period when the French Office at Volo was not in operation, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
265
)
FRENCH LEVANT, 1882-1912, mail sent from Syria, Turkey,
Greece, showing variety of postal rates on 8 covers, stationery
card and 2 picture postcards (11 items), F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
266
)
FRENCH GUIANA - France, 1863 (Oct.) letter, franked with
French Colonial 10c and 40c Eagle issue, prepaying the 50c letter rate to France by the British packet service in the closed
mails through England. Stamps tied by mute lozenges, with
CAYENNE/GUYANE FRANCAISE datestamp alongside. Front
shows red “PD” handstamp, plus COL.FRA./ANGL CALAIS entry marking, while reverse bears Bordeaux arrival c.d.s. A
scarce cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
270
)
FRENCH GUIANA - France, 1869 (Oct.) letter, franked with
French Colonial 20c Eagle issue, prepaying the military soldier’s letter rate to France. Stamp tied by mute lozenge, with
blue octagonal CORR.D.ARMEES/CAYENNE datestamp
alongside.
Front
shows
red
“PD”
handstamp,
GUYANE/CAYENNE
c.d.s.,
plus
blue
COL.FR.PAQ.FR/ST.NAZAIRE entry marking, while reverse
bears a manuscript notation and signature of the commanding
officer. A rare military rate letter, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
271
P
FRENCH GUINEA, Airmail, 1942, two die proofs in ultramarine and carmine, each without center and value, Very Fine.
Yvert 15a, 17a vars. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 150 CHF.
150 CHF
272
HHr
FRENCH INDIA, 1942-43, France Libre overprints, 24 different, complete except for 18ca on 30c, 2fa12ca, 3fr and 16ca
Paris Exposition, corner margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. Scott 157//183 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
FRENCH LEVANT - Bulgaria, 1906, registered cover,
franked with single 8pi/2Fr French Levant issue (Yv 7), prepaying the UPU letter rate and Registry fee to Bulgaria, and tied by
CONSTANTINOPLE-PERA/POSTE-FRANCSE. Front shows
framed “R” Registry handstamp, while reverse bears
PHILIPPOPLE arrival datestamp. A scarce registered letter to a
most unusual destination, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
267
)
FRENCH LEVANT - France, 1920 registered cover to
Smyrna redirected to France, slightly trimmed at right for
opening, franked with Castelorizo G.N.F. surcharge 4Pi/1Fr
Merson type (1907 issue for Levant) tied by large anchor
CASTELLORIZO * CORPS D’OCCUPATION cachet. Reverse
bears transit T.P. 528 of Smyrna Montmorency arrival (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
272
39
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Ex 275
274
273
Ex276
Ex 277
282
278
Ex 279
280
281
40
Start CHF
273
HHr
FRENCH INDIA, 1943, France Libre surcharges, complete
set, sheet margin blocks of 4, including many with plate numbers, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott 191-209 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
274
HHr
FRENCH MOROCCO, Airmail, 1929, “Tanger” overprints,
complete set, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott
CB11-CB20 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
275
HH
FRENCH MOROCCO, Airmail, 1952, Monument at Temara,
unissued set of four, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Maury
89-92 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
276
P
FRENCH POLYNESIA, 1962, Fish, set of four printer’s inspection die proofs in sepia, Very Fine, rare, only four printed.
Scott 199-202 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
277
P
FRENCH POLYNESIA, Airmail, 1958, Art, 13fr and 200fr,
printer’s inspection die proofs in sepia, Very Fine, only 4 (!)
of each printed. Scott C24, C27 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
278
H
FRENCH WEST AFRICA, 1937-38 Issue, special imperforate and gummed sheetlet of nine different designs, including air post and postage due, silhouette master die in red, value
tablets blank, Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
279
Start CHF
281
)
GUADELOUPE - France, 1871 (Sept.) letter, franked with vertical pair of French Colonial 5c and strip of three 20c Eagle issue, prepaying the 70c letter rate to France via British packet
service.
Stamp
tied
by
mute
lozenge,
with
GUADELOUPE/POINTE-E-PITRE datestamp alongside.
Front
shows
black
“PD”
handstamp,
plus
red
COL.FR.V.ANGL/LE HAVRE entry marking. Cover with exceptional franking, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
282
m
MADAGASCAR, 1891, 5fr violet and black, position 9,
cancelled Tamatave 3 Oct 91, margins all around, nice color,
small thins as often, otherwise Fine, signed Bloch. Scott 13
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
283
)
MARTINIQUE - France, 1874 cover, franked with pair 30c Napoleon and pair 40c Ceres French Colonies general issues (Yv
9,13), prepaying the double weight letter rate to France via British packet service, and all tied by “MQE” lozenge cancels. Front
shows
MARTINIQUE/FORT-DE-FRANCE
departure
datestamp, red framed “P.D.” handstamp, plus blue COLONIES
FRA.V.ANGL. entry marking, while reverse bears MARSEILLE
arrival c.d.s. Scarce franking on a transatlantic cover, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
284
200 CHF
)
MARTINIQUE - France, 1886, registered cover to Nice,
franked by 2 pairs & 2 strips front only 3 of 1886 5 on 20c brick
red on green (Yv 1), paying correct 50 c. rate, and all tied by Fort
de France c.d.s.—-showing octagonal “COL FR. /
LIG.B.PAQ.FR.No.2"-(Salles 1447 / 2)—-carried on the Washington from St.Thomas. A wonderful multiple franking of the 1st
issue. Yvert 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
GABON, 1932, De Brazza, Views and Indigenous Female,
two imperf. and gummed sheetlets of five, also imperf.
sheetlet of seven, various colors, value tablets blank, Very Fine,
scarce (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
280
)
GABON - United States, 1869, unpaid double weight cover
from the Gold Coast of Africa, sent under the current
Franco-American Convention. Front shows COTE D’OR ET
GABON / GABON departure c.d.s., COL.FR. /
ANGL.AMB.CALAIS A entry marking, manuscript “54"
centdebit, plus two strikes front only the NEW YORK arrival
c.d.s. with integral U.S. 78 NOTES postage due notation. A very
rare transatlantic cover, sent during the depreciated currency
period (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
284
41
First Session
286
285
287
288
289
290
292
291
42
Start CHF
285
)
290
MARTINIQUE - Cochin China, 1891 cover, franked with horizontal strip of five 05c / 10c provisional postage due issue surcharged in red (positions 21-25), prepaying the 25c single
weight letter rate to Cochin China. Stamps tied by
MARTINIQUE / ST. ESPRIT c.d.s.’s, and front shows blue octagonal LIGNE D / PAQ.FR.No3 c.d.s. of the French paquebot
Canada. Reverse bears FORT DE FRANCE and SAIGON
CENTRAL transits, plus CHAUDOC / COCHINCHINE arrival
c.d.s. A very rare provisional franking to a very uncommon destination. Yvert 23 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
286
BKHH
MAURITANIA, Booklet, 1915, 2fr, unexploded booklet with
panes of 10c, o.g., never hinged, little toning as always, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
287
291
)
OBOCK - United States, 1902 cover, bearing 10 ct black &
green + 15 ct blue & red + 50 ct rose & blue cancelled by
“DJIBOUTI COTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS 12 / 1 / 02"
c.d.s. on registered cover to the United States. Reverse shows
”LA REUNION A’ MARSEILLE L.V. n. 13 14 / 1 / 02" octagonal
maritime postmark, and New York 1 1/2 / 02 transit + Springfield
12 / 2 / 02 arrival postmark. Rare 3-color franking at the 75 ct
Registered rate for the United States, Very Fine. Yvert 51, 52, 57
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
292
HHr
RÉUNION, 1943, France Libre overprints, complete set of
46, sheet margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Yvert
187-232 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
P
NIGER, 1928, artist signed die proof, with black background,
bottom center only, top frame only, value tablets blank, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
289
)
OBOCK - France, 1899, printed matter cover, bearing 5 ct
blue green and brown cancelled by blue “DJIBOUTI COTE
FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 28 / 9 / 99" c.d.s. on cover to France;
reverse shows Miradoux Gers 13 / 10 / 00 arrival postmark (date
error). RARE RATE of 5 ct for printed matter. Yvert 50 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
BKHH
MAURITANIA, Booklet, 1915-19, 2fr, two different, unexploded booklets, with 5c and 10c values, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
288
Start CHF
)
OBOCK - Slavonia, 1899 cover, bearing 25 c. black on rose
type Allegorical Group + 1 F. olive and red brown cancelled by
blue “DJIBOUTI COTE FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 12 / 12 / 99"
c.d.s. on cover with printed letterhead ”ENTREPRISE
GENERALE DE CONSTRUCTION DES CHEMINS DE FER
ETHIOPIENS", sent registered to a soldier in Essey in
SLAVONIA (now Osijek in Croatia). Reverse shows 25 / 12 / 99
arrival postmark. Rare franking at 1.25 ct with two different issues. Yvert 39, 59 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
293
)
RÉUNION - France, 1866 (Mar.) letter, franked with French
Colonial 20c and 80c Eagle issues, prepaying the 1Fr double
weight letter rate to France by Fr. packet service via SUEZ. All
tied by blue mute lozenge, with REUNION/ST. DENIS date
stamp. Front shows red “PD” handstamp, plus red
COL.FRA./V.SUEZ AMB E entry marking, Paris transit and
Nantes arrival c.d.s. Cover with scarce franking, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 400 CHF.
350 CHF
294
P
ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON, Airmail, 1962, Telstar, printer’s
inspection die proof in sepia, Very Fine, only four printed.
Yvert 29 var. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
293
294
43
First Session
295
296
299
297
301
300
302
303
44
Start CHF
295
H
SÉNÉGAL, 1935-40 Issues, selection of 13 imperforate singles, each without value at bottom right, colors written by
pen on reverse, unusual group, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
296
)
SÉNÉGAL - France, 1865 (Oct.) letter, franked with pair of
French Colonial 10c Eagle issue, prepaying the military soldier’s letter rate to France. tied by blue SNG lozenges, with octagonal CORR.D.ARMEES/ST.LOUIS date stamp. Front
shows red “PD” handstamp., and reverse bears blue
COMMANDANT DE L’ESCADRON DU SENEGAL seal, plus
Paris transit and Reims arrival c.d.s. Rare military letter, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
297
)
SÉNÉGAL - France, 1875 cover, franked with 5c green, 15c
bistre, and 30c brown French Colonies Ceres issues (Yv
17,20,22), prepaying the single letter rate to France by French
paquebot service. Stamps tied by blue GOR lozenges, with blue
SENEGAL-ET-DEP / GOREE c.d.s. alongside. Front shows
blue framed “PD” handstamp, and reverse bears COL.FR. /
PAQ.FR.J No4 French maritime cachet, BORDEAUX A CETTE
ambulant, plus MARSEILLE arrival c.d.s. A beautiful cover,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
298
Start CHF
302
)
SOMALI COAST - Egypt, 1901 (Oct. 1) cover, franked on back
with two 10c brown & green, also a left half, tied by Djibouti c.d.s.
and sent to Egypt, with Suez transit and Cairo 10 October arrival
postmarks, French Packet and departure c.d.s. on front, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 450 - 600 CHF.
450 CHF
303
)
SOMALI COAST - United States, 1905, unclaimed letter,
bearing a block of five 2 ct red brown & green + two strips of six
and single 1 ct lilac brown & black cancelled by blue “DJIBOUTI
COTE FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 2 / 1 / -” c.d.s. (without the
millesime 05) on the reverse of a cover for the United States.
Front bears “NEW YORK POST OFFICE / ADV. / FEB 27 1905 /
DUE ONE CENT” lilac oval American postmark + “RETOUR / A
L’ENVOYEUR / RECLAMATIONS” French blue grill + “Paris a
Modane 6 / 4 / 05"c.d.s. Reverse shows triangular American
”USA DEAD LETTER OFFICE 16 / 3 / 1905" +
“RECLAMATIONS 3 / 4 / 05" blue French c.d.s.+ ”DJIBOUTI
COTE FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 21 / 4 / 05" blue c.d.s. (added
on return). Rare franking ensemble to make the 25 ct rate, composed of 19 stamps. Yvert 38, 53 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
SÉNÉGAL - France, 1880 envelope, franked with imperforate
French Colonies 25c blue Sage issue (YT 35, rough right margin), prepaying the UPU letter rate to France. Stamp tied by
SENEGAL ET DEP/ST. LOUIS c.d.s., with additional strike
alongside. Front shows red octagonal COL. FR./PAQ FR J No 6
maritime datestamp, and reverse bears BORDEAUX arrival
c.d.s. Despite minor envelope imperfections, a very scarce usage of this rare stamp.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
299
HH
SOMALI COAST, 1956, Gazelle, special sheetlet, perforated
and gummed, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, only 15-25 printed
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
300
P
SOMALI COAST, Postage Due, 1915, large die essay, artist
signed, with black surround, value tablet blank, Very Fine, rare
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
301
)
SOMALI COAST - France, 1900, postal card (Ethiopia ½g
red), additionally franked with 2x10c used from Harar, via Djibouti to Paris, appropriate markings including. La Reunion a
Marseille Packet datestamp, little toning, otherwise Fine, with
BPB certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
304
)
SOMALI COAST - Austria, 1907 cover, bearing
TWO-THIRDS BISECT of 30 c. gray brown & rose for a provisional 20 ct rate + a second 30 c. + 15 c. yellow brown & blue
cancelled by blue “HARAR * POSTES FRANCAISES * 22 / 12 /
-”c.d.s. (without millesime 07) on the reverse of a cover (p.d. on
the front) to Austria. Alongside is “DJIBOUTI COTE FRAN.SE
DES SOMALIS 23 / 12 / 07" c.d.s. + ”Wien 8 / 1 / 08" arrival postmark. Ethiopia entered the ‘U.P.U. in Decembre 1908. Letters
sent to the French Office at Harar in Ethiopia was not obligated
to have a mixed franking with Ethiopian stamps; because the total cost of transport was done by The French Office. Rare provisional franking for the 65 ct rate from Ethiopia, where the bisect
was cancelled twice to indicate its validity. Rare. Yvert 13, 42
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
305
)
SOMALI COAST - Austria, 1911 cover, bearing two 5 c. blue
green & brown on the reverse of a 15 c. blue & red on gray paper
postal stationery letter card cancelled by “ DJIBOUTI COTE
FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 6 / 3 / 11" c.d.s.; sent to Vienna,Austria, with 16 / 3 / 11 arrival postmark on the reverse. Yvert 50.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
45
First Session
309
308
306
311
314
313
312
315
46
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French Occupations
306
HHr
FRENCH OCCUPATION OF ALEXANDRETTA, Airmail,
1938, ½p-25p, complete set, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Scott C1-C8 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
Andorra and Monaco
309
H
ANDORRA (FRENCH), 1931, 1c gray, double overprint, o.g.,
hinge remnant, Fine, signed Champion, with 2008 Calves certificate, a rare stamp. Yvert 2a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
310
H
MONACO, 1920, War Orphans, 2c+3c on 25c+15c blue, horizontal pair, left stamp with second “c” inverted, o.g., lightly
hinged, Very Fine, signed Calves, with 2010 Brun certificate.
Yvert 35b (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
311
H
MONACO, 1920, War Orphans, 2c+3c on 50c+50c brown,
horizontal pair, left stamp with second “c” inverted, o.g., lightly
hinged, Very Fine, signed Calves, with 2010 Brun certificate.
Yvert 36b (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
312
H
MONACO, 1939, Princes, imperf. deluxe sheetlets, complete set, low value stained, otherwise Very Fine. Maury
185-194 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 350 CHF.
200 CHF
313
307
Hr
FRENCH OCCUPATION OF CILICIA, 1920 (March 17), 2pi
brown & slate blue, each overprinted “T.E.O./Cilicie”, with
rectangular handstamp seal “Feke, Nationalist Forces, 17
March 336 Ruhi, Dogan”, block of 10 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
The town of Feke was taken by Nationalist Forces under
Captains Ruhi and Dogan. All the stamps in the Post Office
were then overprinted with the rectangular seal. This block of
ten is the right half of the sheet as issued for Cilicia.
308
H
FRENCH OCCUPATION OF LATAKIA, 1931-33 Issues complete, with Airpost and Postage Dues, o.g., lightly hinged,
F.-V.F. Yvert 1-T2 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
P
MONACO, 1940, Red Cross Surcharges, complete set of
deluxe proofs, most with wax interleaves, F.-V.F. Yvert
200-214 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
314
P
MONACO, 1951, Holy Year, 12 signed artist die proofs, various colors, plus four printer’s trial color die proofs (two in sepia),
F.-V.F. Scott 262-273 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
315
P
MONACO, 1954, Ozanam and La Salle, 1fr, 5fr and 15f, selection of 15 artist die proofs, few signed, colors are all different, F.-V.F. Scott 306//311 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
47
First Session
316
P
MONACO, 1955, Dr. Schweitzer, 5fr and 15fr imperf. and
gummed trial color proofs, with printer’s notations, plus 200fr
Airpost, five imperf. trial color horizontal strips of five (total of 85
imperf. stamps), sheets of 30, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott 325, 327, C40 vars. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
317
H
MONACO, 1956, Royal Marriage, perforated and imperforate collective deluxe sheetlets of five and three, also same
with gum (n.h.), Very Fine. Yvert Blocks 5-6 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
318
P
MONACO, 1964, Minsk to Monte Carlo Automobile Rally,
imperf. trial color, sheet of 30, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott 600 var.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
319
P
MONACO, 1974-80, Paintings, selection of five different artist signed die proofs, two negative, others positive, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
316
320
H
MONACO, Airmail, 1945, surcharges, imperf. collective
sheetlet of five. Maury 8-12 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
End of the First Session
317
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H
BAVARIA, 1849, 1kr black, plate I, full o.g., faint hinge mark,
light vertical crease in the sheet margin, otherwise Superb,
signed G. Bolaffi, A. Diena & Joh. U. Schmitt certificate. Michel 1
Ia (Photo).
Est. 1 300 - 1 500 CHF.
1,300 CHF
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m
BAVARIA, 1849, 1kr black, plate I, cancelled by MUNCHEN
dated straight line, even margins all around, not repaired, very
fresh color, Superb, Sorani certificate. Michel 1 Ia (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
German Area
German States
321
H
BADEN, 1864, 1kr gray black, two perfs shorter, otherwise
Fine, Stegmueller certificate. Michel 17c (Photo).
Est. 120 - 150 CHF.
120 CHF
322
H
BADEN, Rural Postage Due, 1862, 1Kr. black/yellow, strip of
3, used by multiple circle numeral “17" of Boxberg, good perforations, Fine, signed Dietrich, rare. Michel 1x (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
323
326
BAVARIA, 1849, 1kr deep black, plate I, on piece tied by
“NUERNBERG 10/12/1849" c.d.s. and very light pen stroke,
good margins all around, Superb, Schmitt certificate. Michel 1
Ib (Photo).
Est. 2 400 - 2 800 CHF.
2,400 CHF
)
BADEN, 1851, letter sent to Karlsruhe, franked with 9Kr
black/lilac rose (margins all around) tied by multiple circle numeral “29" handstamp. Alongside red two line ”CONSTANZ / 31
MAR" datestamp. Michel 4a (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
321
s
327
Hr
BAVARIA, 1854, 18kr yellow, block of 4, full o.g., top 2 stamps
lightly hinged, fresh, Very Fine, signed G. Bolaffi, A. Diena, A.
Brun, with Joh. U. Schmitt certificate. Michel 7 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
322
324
323
325
327
49
Second Session
329
337
330
328
338
332
335
Ex 331
336
Ex 339
50
Western Europe
Start CHF
328
m
BAVARIA, 1862, 1kr yellow, corner marginal vertical strip of 3,
cancelled by numeral “330" handstamp of Nabburg, margins all
around, very fresh color, Superb, Schmitt certificate. Michel 8 I
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
Start CHF
334
335
329
m
BAVARIA, 1862, 18kr orange red, used, margins all around,
Very Fine, signed Buehler. Michel 13b (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
330
H
BAVARIA, 1920, unissued “Freistaat Bayern”, 5pf-30pf, five
imperforate sheetlets of six, in different colors, some wrinkles, otherwise F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
331
)
BAVARIA, 1850-1912, nice group, including 9 covers (some
advertising) and 4 stationery cards (air mail and postage due
noted), showing variety of postal rates to Italy, USA, Switzerland, Austria (with postage due), Russia, France. Interesting
and attractive. Viewing recommended (13 items) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
332
)
BAVARIA - United States, c.1868, cover sent from Fuerth to
New York, franked with 3Kr+6Kr+12Kr imperforated Arms issue (Mi 15, 18, 20) to pay single weight letter rate to US via
closed mail provisions (US-North German Union convention).
Stamps are tied by circle numeral “145" handstamp, alongside
Fuerth c.d.s. and red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival. Scarce
franking on a transatlantic cover, Very Fine, Brettl certificate
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
)
BRUNSWICK, 1853-68, selection of 6 covers with various
cancellations, all adhesives in good condition with four margins. Viewing recommended. Michel 6b, 7b, 8a, 9a, 12A,19.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
BRUNSWICK, 1864, outer letter sheet, franked with 1Sgr. yellow (roulette 12) cancelled by HELMSTEDT c.d.s. Rev. shows
blue boxed Königslutter datestamp and nice company paper
seal, light central filing fold, signed Brettl BPP. Michel 14B
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
336
)
BRUNSWICK, 1866 cover, franked with 3sgr. brown 1865 issue, tied by HELMSTEDT c.d.s. Reverse shows arrival c.d.s.,
Very Fine, signed Brettl BPP. Michel 20 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
337
m
HAMBURG, 1864, 1¼sch bright lilac rose, cancelled by triple
circle “2" handstamp, margins all around, very light fold at the
top right, Lange certificate. Michel 8a (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
338
m
HAMBURG, 1864, 2½sch green, barred cancel, large margins,
very nice and fresh, Lange certificate. Michel 9; €2 500 (3 070
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
339
)
HAMBURG, 1863-67, group of 5 covers and stationery envelope to domestic and foreign destinations, with variety of
postal rates. Attractive group (6 items) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
340
)
HAMBURG, 1867, cover sent to Leipzig, franked with ½s
black strip of three + 2½s dark olive-green to make correct 4s
rate, all tied by barred handstamp. Alongside Hamburg c.d.s.
and straight line FRANCO. Nice and fresh. Michel 10,22
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
333
HH/Hr
BERGEDORF, 1861, 1sch black, cross-gutter block of 16, full
o.g., 2 stamps lightly hinged, others never hinged, exceptional
exhibition piece, Mozek certificate, a rare positional multiple.
Michel 2. Scott 2 (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
340
51
Second Session
341
343
342
344
345
347
349
348
352
353
354
355
356
52
Western Europe
Start CHF
341
Start CHF
m
HANOVER, 1855, 1 30th black on crimson, horizontal strip of 3,
blue framed “Hannover” cancels, margins all around including
parts of adjoining stamps at top, small marginal nick between
left and middle stamps, still Very Fine, signed Diena. Michel 3b
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
342
m
HANOVER, 1851, 115th black on gray blue and 110 black on
yellow, both right sheet margin singles, used, 1/15th on piece,
1/10th with few marginal faults which can be trimmed away,
Very Fine positional pieces, signed Diena. Michel 4, 5 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
343
s
HANOVER, 1851, 110 black on yellow, top sheet margin single
with part of adjoining stamp at bottom, tied by faint blue cancel
on small piece, Very Fine, signed Diena. Michel 5 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
344
m
HANOVER, 1851, 110 black on yellow, top sheet margin single,
numeral “6", blue c.d.s., Very Fine positional piece. Michel 5
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
345
s
HANOVER, 1856, 1ggr black & green, horizontal strip of 3,
used on piece, framed blue cancels, margins all around including parts of three adjoining stamps at top, Very Fine. Michel 9
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
346
m
HANOVER, 1859-61, twelve different sheet margin numeral
imprint singles, including 6x1g, 3x2g, 2x3g yellow and 1x3g
brown, all with blue cancels, nice margins, few minor faults
noted, still F.-V.F. group, few signed Diena.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
347
m
HANOVER, 1860, ½gr black, white gum, three sheet margin
singles, each with numeral imprints, light blue cancels, one with
part of adjoining stamp at bottom, one with faults, another with
marginal defects, still Fine positional pieces. Michel 17y
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
349
s
HANOVER, 1860, ½gr black, white gum, horizontal pair, tied
on small piece by faint blue c.d.s., margins all around, some
light marginal toning, otherwise Very Fine. Michel 17y (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
350
)
HANOVER - France, 1856, small letter sent to France, postage paid up to the border, with 1/10 Thaler (3Sgr) black with
orange network (Mi 7a) tied by blue MUNDEN c.d.s. The postage balance of 2 1/2Sgr paid in cash. Superb and very rare
combination, Berger BPP certificate. Michel 7a (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
352
)
HANOVER, 1856, cover to Berlin, franked with 1/10Th/3 Sgr
black/orange tied by blue boxed HANNOVER datestamp.& arrival c.d.s. Michel 17 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
353
)
HANOVER, c.1857, printed matter from Emden, franked with
3Pf/1/3 Sgr carmine/grey network (full margins all around) sent
to Esens tied by blue EMDEN datestamp. Reverse shows blue
boxed ESENS arrival. Attractive printed matter rate, Berger certificate. Michel 8b (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
354
)
HANOVER, 1858, wrapper with full contents, bearing 3 pf.
(1/3 sgr.), tied by clear blue Bremen c.d.s., to GRONDHE, arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A RARE item, dated the 2nd day of the
Groschen value, Berger certificate. Michel 8b (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
m
HANOVER, 1859, 3gr dark orange, bottom margin single,
used on small piece, neat blue Gottingen cancel, Very Fine, various handstamp guarantees. Michel 16b (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
348
351
)
HANOVER, 1851-64, group of 4 covers with single
frankings, condition generally good. Michel 3b, 4, 21y, 24y.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
355
)
HANOVER, 1859, 1gr rose, PRE CANCELLED, with
“BREMERVORDE” straight line handstamp, on cover sent to
Dorum. Front shows boxed in blue “BREMERVORDE / 22 APR”
datestamp in blue. Very nice and attractive. Michel 14a (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
356
)
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, c.1860, stationery envelope
1½sg from Rostock, uprated with pair of ½sch tied by
ROSTOK*BAHNHOF c.d.s., sent to Woserin. with arrival date
stamp. Small age spot at the top left corner stationery. Michel 1
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
357
)
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1861-64, group of 4 covers,
from Dargun, Cropelin, Parshim and Goldberg franked with Mi.
1, 2b, 5. Good quality adhesives.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
53
Second Session
358
363
359
364
360
365
361
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
374
54
373
Western Europe
Start CHF
358
)
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1866 cover, bearing large
margined VF 2 Sch. dark magenta, tied by double ring SULZE
18-12 c.d.s., signed E. Stook, A. Diena & A. Bolaffi (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
359
)
OLDENBURG, 1852-62, selection of 9 covers, showing variety of cancellations and postal rates. Nice quality. Michel 2I, 3I,
4a, 16Aa, 18A, 19A.
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
363
)
OLDENBURG, c.1861 cover, franked with imperforate 2 gr red,
prepaying the single weight letter rate. Stamp tied by blue
framed NEUENBURG c.d.s., with additional strike alongside,
and reverse shows blue framed VAREL arrival. Scarce franking,
Very Fine, Brettl certificate. Michel 13; €2 200 (2 700 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
364
)
OLDENBURG, c.1862, printed circular with address band,
franked with rouletted 1/3 Gr green Arms issue, prepaying the
internal printed matter rate to Lohne. Stamp tied by blue
OLDENBURG c.d.s., and reverse shows blue framed transit
c.d.s. A rare single use of this stamp on a desirable printed matter item. Michel 15A (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
365
)
PRUSSIA, Disinfected Mail, c.1848, envelope sent from
Posen to Bromberg, disinfected by punching bearing scarce
boxed “SANITAETS/STEMPEL” from quarantine station.
Scarce appearance, repaired at the bottom left corner (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
366
368
)
PRUSSIA, 1851-59, group of 3 stationery envelopes, with
single, multiple and mixed frankings of King William IV stamps.
Very attractive, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
369
)
PRUSSIA, 1855-57, nice 1sgr rose stationery envelope,
sent to Bernburg, uprated with pair of 1Sgr red-carmine (large
sheet margin at the left), tied by four circle numeral “47"
handstamp, alongside boxed ”ARNSWALDE" datestamp. Attractive commercial usage, Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
m
OLDENBURG, 1861, 1 3gr moss green, very scarce and attractive, with good margins, Very Fine, Brettl certificate. Michel 10b.
Scott 10b; $3 500 (3 210 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
362
)
PRUSSIA - Great Britain, 1851, nice 5sgr stationery envelope sent from Koenigsberg to Hull, showing London transit
mark at the front. Arrival Hull c.d.s. on reverse. Scarce usage of
this large format stationery envelope, Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
m
OLDENBURG, 1861, Arms issue, ½gr to 3gr, attractive cancels, excellent quality group with large margins & fresh colors,
all signed by a variety of experts (G. Bolaffi, A. Diena, Dietrich,
Ebel, Lange) and F. Stegmüller certs for each 4 items. Michel
9//14 (Photo).
Est. 1 400 - 1 600 CHF.
1,400 CHF
361
367
m
OLDENBURG, 1859, 2gr black on rose and 3gr black on yellow, both tied by boxed “VAREL” datestamps, very nice and
fresh stamps, Brettl certificate for 2Gr. Michel 7, 8 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
360
Start CHF
)
PRUSSIA, 1850, uprated 2Sgr stationery envelope, with
1Sgr stamp sent from Ludwigsfeld, F.-V.F., Brettl certificate
(Photo).
Est. 180 - 250 CHF.
180 CHF
370
)
PRUSSIA - France, 1857, cover, franked with pair of 2Sgr blue,
sent to Bordeaux. Stamps tied by boxed “COLN BAHNHOF 4 7
*8-9" datestamp. Front shows red ”P.D." handstamp and French
entry mark “PRUSSE VALENCIENNES 5 JUL 60" c.d.s. Address partially repaired. Interesting correctly franked letter paying 1Sgr Prussian postage and 3Sgr foreign postage, Brettl
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
371
)
PRUSSIA, 1857, group of 4 covers, with single and multiple
frankings showing different numeral handstamps, F.-V.F. Michel
6a,7a,8a (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
372
)
PRUSSIA, 1858 newspaper wrapper, sent to Pfoerten,
franked with 4Pfg (Mi. 9a) + 1Sgr (Mi 10a) both tied by boxed
“BERLIN STADTPOST EXP. (E) 13 1 * 11 - 12Vm” datestamp.
to pay correct fee for four time weight newspaper postage.
Scarce and unusual, Brettl BPP certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
373
)
PRUSSIA, 1858, cover to Bromberg, franked with strip of
three 4pf, green(margins all around) tied by “SCHURIN 23 12 *
7-8a” boxed datestamp. Attractive and nice cover with interesting multifranking to make 1Sgr rate, Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
374
)
PRUSSIA, 1859, attractive colorful franking, of 1/2 Sgr orange (single + pair), 4Pf. green (overlapping edge of cover) and
two 3Sgr. orange-yellow on 3Sgr yellow stationery envelope,
used as “PAKETBEGLEITBRIEF”. Very attractive and unusual
combination. Michel 9a,12a,13a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 400 CHF.
1,000 CHF
55
Second Session
Ex 376
375
Ex 377
379
378
380
381
384
386
Ex 387
385
Ex 388
389
56
Western Europe
Start CHF
375
Start CHF
)
PRUSSIA, 1859, express letter sent from Crefeld to
Düsseldorf, postage paid with 1/2Sgr (3-6mm sheet margin at
the right) + 3Sgr (margin good to close) tied by Crefeld boxed
datestamp. Interesting manuscript note “Express postage paid
but P.O. closed overnight”, Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
376
)
PRUSSIA, 1861, nice group of 3 stationery envelopes (two
uprated) and cut out 1Sgr stationery envelope applied to the envelope. Nice colour shades. Variety of postal rates (4 items),
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
377
)
PRUSSIA, 1861-62, Coat of Arms, very nice group of 7 covers, with variety of frankings (printed matter-wrapper noted) to
domestic and foreign destinations. Variety of cancellations
(horse shoe included). Viewing recommended (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
378
)
PRUSSIA, 1863, cover sent from Berlin, with mixed franking
of 2Sgr blue King Johann I and 1Sgr carmine Arms type
cancelled by boxed Berlin datestamp. Reverse shows arrival
c.d.s. Very nice and clean. Michel 11, 16 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
379
)
PRUSSIA, 1864, registered letter sent to Krefeld, franked
with 2x2sgr cut out stationery envelops, both tied by
DUISBURG c.d.s., filing fold free of adhesives. Very unusual
multiple franking of cut-out stationery envelopes (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
380
)
PRUSSIA - France, 1864 (Feb. 12), folded letter from
Aachen to Paris, franked with a three color combination of
1sgr, 2sgr and 6pf, with appropriate transit and arrival postmarks, light filing fold, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
381
)
PRUSSIA - Italy, 1866, cover sent to Italy via Switzerland,
franked with 3pf lilac+6pf orange+pair of 3sgr ocher, all tied by
“MAGDEBURG 3 7 66 7-8N” c.d.s. Nice correctly franked three
color combination for mail abroad, light filing fold not affecting
stamps, Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
382
)
PRUSSIA - France, 1866 cover, franked with strip of three 1
Sgr red (Sc73), underpaying the 3½ Sgr single weight letter rate
from Rhenish Prussia to France, and all tied by COLN
BAHNHOF
datestamps.
Front
shows
framed
“Affranchissement/Insuffisant” and “Aus dem Briefkasten”
handstamps, blue PRUSSE/ERQUELINES French entry, plus
manuscript “2” decime postage due marking. Reverse bears
PARIS A BORDEAUX ambulant and BORDEAUX arrival
datestamp. A scarce insufficiently prepaid letter, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
383
)
PRUSSIA, 1867 (Oct. 4), insured cover, franked on back with
a combination of issues including. 1sgr, 2sgr (2), 3pf, 6pf (little
oxidized) and 10sgr rose red Irregular margin at top), tied by
boxed Bromberg-Bahnhof datestamps and sent to Berlin, nice
five-color franking, with arrival postmarks, Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
384
)
PRUSSIA, 1867, cover to Crefeld, franked with strip of three
4pf. dark green (scarce shade) tied by double circle
“M.GLADBACH 9.1.67 i-8n” d.s. Very nice and fresh, Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
385
)
PRUSSIA, 1867, cover sent from Usingen, franked with 2Kr
orange Arms type cancelled by USINGEN (T&T) single circle
datestamp. Reverse shows arrival c.d.s., signed Brettl BPP.
Michel 23 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
386
)
PRUSSIA - Russia, 1867, cover to Moscow, franked with
1sgr+3Sgr tied by Colbergemuende c.d.s. alongside straight
line FRANCO handstamp. On reverse bears rare Moscow foreign incoming mail P.O. c.d.s., F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
387
)
SAXONY, 1855-63, small group of 3 covers and uprated stationery envelope, to domestic and foreign destinations. Nice
range of postal rates (4 items), F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
388
)
SCHLESWIG, 1864-67, nice group of 4 covers, with different
single frankings, Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
389
)
SCHLESWIG - Denmark, 1866, cover sent to Copenhagen,
franked with ½sch, green (roulette) strip of four, far right stamp
with light fold (small letter damage at the bottom middle). All tied
by “Flensburg 24/3 66" c.d.s. Unusual multiple franking of ½s
stamp. Michel 13; €1 500 (1 840 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
57
Second Session
Start CHF
390
HHr
THURN & TAXIS, 1909, reprints, selection of 10 different,
perf. or rouletted, blocks of 20, o.g., never hinged, some gum
toning, otherwise F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
391
)
THURN & TAXIS, 1856-61, nice group of 5 covers, with single
and multiple frankings, showing different numeral multiple circle
handstamps, F.-V.F. Michel 1,6b,14,17,18 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
392
390
)
THURN & TAXIS, 1862, wrapper, bearing 1/3 Sgr black/ocher
brown, clear around, slightly in at bottom left, cancelled by circle
numeral handstamp alongside CASSEL c.d.s. sent to Dresden.
Reverse bears BRIEF P.-AUSGBE X ½ handstamp and boxed
arrival datestamp. Unusual. Michel 2 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
393
)
THURN & TAXIS - France, 1865, cover to Paris, franked with
3x3Sgr brown, all cancelled by circle numeral “300" of Hamburg. Alongside Hamburg c.d.s. and French entry mark. Interesting multiple franking. Michel 31 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
397
391
392
394
)
THURN & TAXIS - China, 1866, letter sent from Hamburg to
Canton, franked with 2x3Sgr+10Sgr to pay double rate letter to
China tied by numeral handstamp alongside Hamburg c.d.s.,
French Forbach transit mark in red and P.P. handstamp. Back
side shows Marseilles transits and Hong Kong arrival. Light vertical filing fold not affecting the importance of this exceptional
cover to rare destination, Sommer certificate (Photo).
Est. 8 000 - 9 000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
395
393
m
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1851, 1kr black on buff, horizontal pair,
used, large margins all around, Very Fine. Michel 1a (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
395
58
Western Europe
Start CHF
396
H
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1873, 70kr brown lilac, large part o.g., very
fresh color, scarce in good quality like this, Very Fine, Thoma
certificate. Michel 42a (Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 000 CHF.
1,800 CHF
397
Start CHF
m
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1873, 70kr brown lilac, superb Stuttgart
datestamp, margins all around, Superb, Sorani certificate.
Michel 42a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
400
)
WÜRTTEMBERG - Italy, 1863, cover to Livorno, franked with
single perf. 13½ variety of the 18 kr blue, prepaying the single
weight letter rate to Italy. Stamp tied by GMUND c.d.s., with additional strike alongside, and front shows boxed “PD”
handstamp and oval Italian arrival c.d.s. Reverse bears
K.WURTT.FAHREND.POSTAMPT,
ULM,
CHUR,
and
FIRENZE transits, plus LIVORNO arrival c.d.s. A very rare single franking on an exceptional cover. Michel 20y; €7 500 (9 220
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
401
)
NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION - Switzerland, 1869
circular, franked with rouletted ¼ Gr violet and perforated ½ Gr
orange numeral issues (Sc 1,15), prepaying the Gr printed matter rate to Switzerland, and all tied by LUBECK horseshoe
datestamps. A scarce printed matter item, with rare mixed issue
franking, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
402
)
NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION, 1869-70, varied selection, including advertising(1), railway station(1), printed
matter(1), 3 mixed franking covers and stationery showing variety of postal rates to domestic and foreign destinations (7
items), F.-V.F. Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
398
)
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1855, chargé cover to Frankfurt, bearing
18 Kr. Type II, paying correct double rate, with 6Kr Registered
fee paid in cash. Stamp was removed for quality control & replaced with hinge, it is fault free. Tied by Stuttgart 28.Jun. 1855
c.d.s. & showing Chargé boxed alongside. Rare single franking
of exhibition quality, signed Giulio Bolaffi & A. Bolaffi, K.
Irtenkauf certificate (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
399
)
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1860-72, selection of 8 covers, domestic
and foreign destinations and 3 uprated stationery envelopes
showing variety of postal rates. Good postal history lot (11
items), F.-V.F.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
403
H
GERMAN STATES, 1854-62, very attractive selection, including
Hamburg
(17),
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
(5),
Mecklenburg-Strelitz(8), Oldenburg (2), Schleswig-Holstein
(4). Majority of stamps are with original gum, many sign A.D.
Very fresh colors. Viewing recommended. Michel €6 000+ (7
380 CHF).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
404
)
GERMAN STATES, 1854-68, nice selection of 23 covers and
stationery envelopes, from Baden, Brunswick, Hamburg,
Hanover, Oldenburg, Prussia, Saxony, Württemberg. Interesting frankings for internal and mail abroad. Quality generally fine
with some cover faults. Michel €3 800+ (4 670 CHF).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
59
Second Session
409
405
411
410
408
413
414
Ex 412
415
417
419
418
420
421
422
424
60
423
Western Europe
Start CHF
German Empire (1872-1945)
Stamps
405
sr
GERMANY, 1872, Small Shield, ¼gr violet, block of 4,
cancelled by boxed GRAMZOW date stamp, good impression
and very fresh color, very attractive multiple. Michel 1; €800
(980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
406
HH
GERMANY, 1872, Large Shield, ½gr orange, vertical pair,
o.g., never hinged, Fine, Krug certificate. Michel 18.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
407
HH
GERMANY, 1872, Large Shield, 3kr rose, with plate variety white space at the top, top margin single, o.g., never hinged,
Superb. Michel 25 VI.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
408
HH
GERMANY, 1872, Large Shield, 18kr bister, vertical pair, top
stamp normal format - bottom stamp small format, o.g., never
hinged, Superb, Krug certificate. Michel 28, 28L15 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
409
m
GERMANY, 1905, Deutsches Reich, 5m Minister Print, perf
26:17, cancelled with “HAMBURG 9/4 12" c.d.s., very fresh
color, Superb, Jaschke-Lantelme BPP certificate. Michel
97AIM (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
411
GERMANY, 1920, 60pf dark olive, the so called “Kolner”
postal forgery, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
412
Hr
GERMANY, 1920, Deutsches Reich unissued designs,
5pf-100pf, imperf., 2 blocks of 4, all in black, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
413
P
GERMANY, 1920, Deutsches Reich unissued designs,
5pf-100pf, proof, uncut sheetlet of 8, in various colors, vertical
crease affecting two, otherwise Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
414
415
P
GERMANY, 1920, Deutsches Reich Eagle designs,
5pf-1,50M, proof, uncut sheetlet of 12, all in black, Very Fine,
rare (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
416
m
GERMANY, 1920, “Deutsches Reich” overprint on Bavarian
3m-20m stamps, type II, scarce type in good used condition,
signed Gaedicke BPP (10Mk signed Brenner as well twice).
Michel 134II/138II.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
417
s
GERMANY, 1922-23, Pigeon Airmail, the complete set of 17,
used mostly on pieces, F.-V.F., signed Infla. Michel 210-218,
235-237, 263-267 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
418
HH
GERMANY, 1923, Pigeon Airmail, 200m blue, imperf., vertical gutter pair, o.g., never hinged, folded between stamps, Very
Fine, rare. Michel 267 U (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
419
m
GERMANY, 1923, Inflation Period, 800,000m on 500m
green, bearing clear “SOEST 8/10 23" c.d.s., very fresh with
perfect perforation, rarely offered in this condition, Superb,
Oechsner certificate. Michel 307A; €2 000 (2 460 CHF) (Photo).
m
GERMANY, 1900, Reichspost, 5m types II and IV, used singles, F.-V.F. Michel 66 II,IV (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
410
Start CHF
P
GERMANY, 1920, Deutsches Reich Eagle designs,
5pf-1,50M, proof, uncut sheetlet of 12, in various colors and
sizes, Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
420
1,000 CHF
m
GERMANY, 1923, Inflation Period, 20Mil. dark violet ultramarine, roulette 13, used, Dr. Oechsner certificate. Michel
319B (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
421
m
GERMANY, 1923, Inflation Period, 50mlrd blue, roulette 13,
cancelled by CHARLOTTENBURG c.d.s., Fine, signed INFLA.
Michel 330 BP (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
422
m
GERMANY, 1926, Nothilfe (Hesse), 50pf with horizontal watermark, used, very rare stamp in good condition, Fine, signed
E. Peschl. Michel 401 Y; €4 000 (4 920 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
423
H
GERMANY, 1929, Nothilfe, 50pf, vertical pair, bottom stamp
“PE” for “PF” variety, Very Fine, with Schlegel certificate. Michel
434, 434I (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
424
BKHH
GERMANY, 1929, Nothilfe, unexploded booklet, date “30
June 1930" corrected by hand, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
61
Second Session
426
427
428
430
425
429
432
431
435
433
62
Western Europe
Start CHF
425
Start CHF
BKHH
433
GERMANY, 1929, Nothilfe, unexploded booklet, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
426
HH
GERMANY, 1930, IPOSTA souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged
(faint gum skips), fresh, Very Fine. Michel Block 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
427
434
HH
435
H
HH
GERMANY, 1934, Hindenburg Memorial Issue, 5pf green,
variety imperf. at top, top sheet margin single, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, with Schlegel certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
430
436
437
H
438
GERMANY, 1943, Vienna Grand Prize Horse Race, set of
two imperf. singles, without gum as issued, Very Fine, signed
Ludin. Michel 857-858 U (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
436
)
GERMANY, 1872 cover, franked with 2 kr orange Small Shield
issue, prepaying the local letter rate. Stamp tied by
FRIEDBERG c.d.s., with additional strike on reverse applied on
arrival. A rare single usage of the 2 kr stamp, Very Fine. Michel 8
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
Hr
GERMANY, 1943, Labor Force, 5+10pf green, imperf., block
of 4, without gum as issued, Very Fine, signed Ludin. Michel 851
U (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
432
)
GERMANY, 1872, Large Eagle, express letter to Bochum
(some ink spots) franked with STRIP OF SIX, 1Gr all tied by
boxed VOHWINKEL STEELE datestamp. Very scarce multiple,
Sommer certificate. Michel 19 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
P
GERMANY, 1942, Europe Postal Congress, 12+38Pf, imperforate proof with misplaced print, without gum as issued, Dr.
Oechsner certificate. Michel 822P (Photo).
Est. 450 - 650 CHF.
450 CHF
431
H
GERMANY, Semi-Official Airmail, 1912, Regensburg, set of
three, o.g., heavy hinge remnant, usual irregular perfs, 20pf
with short perf and slight edge toning, one 10pf with album page
adherence on gum, F.-V.F., signed Oertel, with 1999 Sieger certificate, a rare complete set (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
GERMANY, 1934-39, printed Third Reich presentation
book, on 20 pages from ministry of Post. Rarely seen, Superb
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
429
HHr
GERMANY, Semi-Official Airmail, 1912, 10pf and 30pf
Rhine-Main, blocks of 9, o.g., never hinged, 10pf small perf
separation, 30pf light crease in 2 stamps, otherwise Superb.
Michel I, III.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
GERMANY, 1930, IPOSTA souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged
(gum skips), marginal wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine. Michel
Block 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
428
P
GERMANY, 1943, Vienna Grand Prize Horse Race, 12pf,
imperf. proof on yellowish paper, gutter pair, Superb, rare gutter pairs are not listed in the Michel catalog. Michel 858 PIZS
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1872-74, Eagles, group of 6 covers and one stationery card, with good range of single, multiple and mixed
frankings showing different postmarks. Viewing recommended
(7 items) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
437
63
438
Second Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
445
GERMANY, 1935, document headed “Der Fuhrer and
Reichskanzler”, dated Berlin 10 May, 1935, addressed to the
Hamburg-South America Cruise Line, referring to the “Monta
Rosa” Cruiseship sailing from Greece, signed by Adolf Hitler,
Fine.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
446
GERMANY, 1937 (Nov. 9), lettersheet from the
“Reichsfuhrer SS”, and signed “H.Himmler”, with violet “National Deutsche Arbeiterpartei Ortsgruppe Haifa”, interesting
item.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
447
439
)
GERMANY, 1874, Large Eagle, registered letter sent from
Winzenheim to Colmar, franked with 2x2Gr blue Large Eagle
stamps. Front shows very rare early registration label, with registration number in manuscript. Very rare and attractive cover.
Michel 20 (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 400 CHF.
1,200 CHF
440
GERMANY, 1939, partly printed “In Namen des Deutschen
Volkes” document for the “Deutschen Mutter”, dated 21
May, 1939 Berlin, signed by Adolf Hitler, countersigned by
“Meisner”, with official embossing, Fine.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
448
)
GERMANY, 1941, rarely offered FDC of workers issue, on
two covers with “BERLIN 19.5.1941" c.d.s., Dr. Oechsner certificate. Michel 773/778 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1876, decorative privately printed postcard
sent to Mulhausen, franked with 10 Pfenige Adler issue tied by
horseshoe “ZABERN i.ELS. 10/6 76" datestamp alongside
horseshoe arrival ”MULHAUSEN i. ELS 11 JUNI 76"
datestamp. Nice and attractive, signed Spalink BPP (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
441
Foreign Mail
)
GERMANY, 1897, Balloon Post, picture card from Leipzig
Exhibition honoring Louis Goddard, “Aug Polich” ascend
(19 Oct), registered from Tarnau (22 Oct), Very Fine, rare
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
442
H)
GERMANY, 1902, Balloon Post, unused picture postcard
from Dusseldorf Exhibition, “Deinhard Cabinet” balloon, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
443
)
GERMANY, 1917, envelope from Stuttgart, franked with 2Mk,
tied by “STUTTGART 8/1 17" c.d.s. In manuscript
”Tauchboots-Brief nach Bremen" instructional marking. Rarely
appearance of “Tauchboots” letters correctly franked with 2Mk
stamp known only from Bremen area during 1917. Only handful
of this letters are reported. Unusual exhibition item. Michel
95BIIa (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
444
H)
GERMANY, 1932, 6pf Ebert, complete set of nine different
unused postal cards, each with “Druckprobe” perforations,
Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
64
449
())
GERMANY - Great Britain, 1872, 1gr stationery cover front
only addressed to London, additionally franked with Small
Shield ¼gr violet and 2g ultramarine and Large Shield 1/3gr yellow green, 1/2gr orange and 1gr rose, all tied by Aachen 4.10.72
cancels, with red London (Oct.25, 72) arrival postmark. A most
attractive five color franking, filing fold affecting ½gr and 1/3gr,
still Very Fine. Michel 1,5,17-19 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
450
)
GERMANY - Switzerland, 1872, Small Eagle 1gr stationery
envelope uprated with 1gr Large Eagle stamp, tied by
STRASSBURG c.d.s. and posted to Switzerland. Back shows
Bern transit. Very unusual combination between stationery envelope and Eagle stamps for mail sent abroad. Michel 19, U1A
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
Western Europe
Start CHF
451
Start CHF
)
453
GERMANY - Switzerland, 1873 cover, franked with pair 1Gr.
Large Shield, prepaying 2 Groschen rate to Switzerland, tied by
SCHLETTSTADT ‘hufeisen’ c.d.s. On reverse Basel arrival
c.d.s., Very Fine. Michel 19 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
452
)
GERMANY - United States, 1874, parcel card with a coupon
to Philadelphia, bearing mixed franking NDP 30Gr blue
(manuscript usage Meiningen 3/8 74) in combination with 18Kr
(Small Eagle) + 3Kr (Large Eagle) both tied by “MEININGEN
3/8" c.d.s. Exciting mixed three colour franking of Small and
Large Eagle in combination with 30 Gr. NDP issue. An exhibition quality item. Michel 11,25,NDP26 (Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 300 CHF.
1,800 CHF
)
GERMANY - United States, 1873, parcel letter via Bremen,
with a postage 10Gr(Mi. 12) + 3x30Gr(Mi13, pair and a single) +
vertical pair Large Eagle 2Gr (Mi20) applied at the back of the
letter. Eagle stamps tied by “GUTERSLOH” c.d.s. Front shows
scarce “aus Guentersloh” parcel label. Very unusual and attractive combination (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
440
441
442
443
Ex 444
448
450
452
451
453
65
Second Session
Start CHF
454
)
GERMANY - United States, 1888 cover, franked with 20pf ultramarine “Pfennig” issue (Sc 40), prepaying the UPU letter rate
to the United States, and tied by BERLIN datestamp. Reverse
shows NEW YORK/PAID ALL opera glass transit and UPLAND
arrival datestamp. Letter readdressed and franked with US 2
cent green Bank Note issue (Sc 213), tied by CHESTER/PA duplex cancel, and showing MONTROSE arrival datestamp on reverse applied on re-direction. A scarce combination franking,
Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
456
455
)
GERMANY - United States, 1889, use of 5pf postal card, but
under paying the UPU rate. Front shows LEIPZIG departure
datestamp, framed “T” marking applied by the German Post,
U.S. CHARGE/TO/COLLECT 3 Cents handstamp, plus U.S. 3
cent red brown postage due stamp (Sc J17) tied by barred oval
NEW YORK cancel. A scarce postal stationery item, and rare
use of the 3 cent postage due stamp, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
456
)
GERMANY - Switzerland, 1912, airmail postcard, franked
with 20Pfg, red (air issue) in combination with Germany 10Pfg
both tied by “SST FRANKFURT (MAIN) 12/6 12" sent to Switzerland. Interesting franking for mail abroad. Michel II (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
458
461
Ex 459
457
)
GERMANY - Turkey, 1912, E.EL.P. airmail postcard franked,
franked with 20Pfg, red (air issue) in combination with
Germania 10Pfg both tied by “SST FRANKFURT (MAIN) 22/6
12" sent to Constantinople. Mail abroad franked with E.EL.P. issue is very rare especially to this unusual destination, signed
Hoffmann-Giesecke BPP. Michel II (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
462
463
458
)
GERMANY - Australia, 1938, registered air mail cover to
Sydney, franked with 3Rm, marginal Groff von Zeppelin stamp
tied by “BERLIN CHARLOTENBURG 6" c.d.s. On reverse
bears Brindisi transit and Sydney arrival c.d.s. Very nice and attractive cover to rare destination (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
Ex 465
66
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
German Offices Abroad
459
m
GERMAN OFFICES IN MOROCCO, 1905, Deutches Reich,
3c-6p25c overprints on 3pf-5m complete, used, 60c/50pf
thin, otherwise F.-V.F., signed Pauligk. Michel 21-33 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
460
m
GERMAN OFFICES IN MOROCCO, 1906, Deutsches Reich,
1p25c on 1m carmine rose, used, scarce stamp, Fine, signed
Bothe. Michel 43. Scott 42.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
461
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN MOROCCO, 1904, Germania stationery card surcharged for Morocco P.O., tied by rare
MOGADOR German P.O. c.d.s and sent to China - arrival
French P.O. at Tientsin c.d.s.& directed to Pei-tai-ho. Scarce usage of this card to an attractive destination, light vertical fold
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
462
466
H
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1905,
Germania, 2pi on 40pf lake & black, “22 Piaste” surcharge
error, left margin single, o.g., lightly hinged, Steuer certificate,
only 10 issued, extremely rare, only 10 stamps recorded, and
rarely offered. Michel 41 III; €13 000+ (15 980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
H
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1889, Imperial Eagle, 2½pi on 50pf brownish carmine, o.g., lightly
hinged, F.-V.F., Eichele certificate, sign Pfenninger, a very rare
color shade. Michel 10aa; €5 000 (6 150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
463
m
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1889, Imperial Eagle, 2½pi on 50pf brownish carmine, nice used, with
tiny thin, Eichele certificate, sign Bothe, a very rare color shade.
Michel 10aa; €4 000 (4 920 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
467
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE - Switzerland, 1894, registered stationery card, with misplaced surcharge “20 PARA 20" uprated with 2x20Pa/10pf ”Adler" issue all
tied by CONSTANTINOPLE German P.O. c.d.s., alongside
MUNICH transit and Bern arrival c.d.s. Exceptional item - probably unique, Steuer certificate (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
468
464
H
Germania “Reichspost”, 20pa on 10pf carmine, “A” without serif at the top, o.g., lightly hinged, very fresh with good
perforation, Jaschke-Lantelme BPP certificate, extremely rare
stamp unpriced in Michel catalog. Michel 13 I b (Photo).
Est. 4 200 - 5 000 CHF.
4,200 CHF
465
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE - United
States, 1904, Jerusalem picture postcard sent to New York,
franked with 20Pa/10Pf Germania Reich post tied by JAFFA *
DP. c.d.s. boxed AUS JERUSALEM / Deutsche Post
handstamp, Very Fine.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
m
Deutches Reich, 10pa-25pi surcharged complete, used,
F.-V.F., few signed Pauligk, Steuer. Michel 24-35 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
67
Second Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
469
CAROLINE ISLANDS, 1900, Reichspost 5pf 1889 design
stationery card, uprated with 3Pf vertical pair (same issue) in
combination with 5Pf KAROLINEN (48 degree Angle) overprint.
All tied by PONAPE / KAROLINEN c.d.s. Arrival Duisburg
alongside Nice and clean. Michel €2 000 (2 460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
m
CAMEROUN, 1900, Kaiser’s Yacht, complete set, used, 2m
and 5m on pieces, F.-V.F., signed Bothe. Michel 7-19 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
470
HH
473
CAROLINE ISLANDS, 1899, Imperial Eagle, 50pf red brown,
48 degree overprint, o.g., never hinged, very fresh color, Superb, Jaschke-Lantelme certificate. Michel 6 I (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
471
)
472
German Colonies
GERMAN EAST AFRICA, 1914, Karissimbi Provisional, 3pf
“British Occupation” war propaganda forgery, in oversize
format, o.g., hinged, unusual item, Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
s
474
CAROLINE ISLANDS, 1899, Imperial Eagle, 50pf red brown,
48 degree overprint, tied by “PONAPE 10/2 00" c.d.s. on
piece, very fresh color and good perforation, Fine,
Jaschke-Lantelme BPP certificate. Michel 6 I (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
GERMAN EAST AFRICA, 1915, UPU 25pf reply coupon,
stamped at DAR-ES-SALAM 14.4.195" - WAR DATE ! UPU
coupons from German colonies are rarely offered (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
470
471
469
472
473
474
68
Western Europe
Start CHF
475
)
GERMAN EAST AFRICA, Forerunner, 1890, registered letter sent to Berlin, franked with pair of 10pf (PFENNIG issue) +
2Mk(number in oval) ‘innendienst’ tied by “LAMU / OSTAFRIKA 11/4 90" c.d.s. alongside registration label. On reverse Berlin arrival
c.d.s. Letters franked with 2Mk stamps from Lome are great rarities. An exceptional Exhibition cover & the nicest quality 2M. from German East Africa, Bothe certificate (Photo).
Est. 15 000 - 18 000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
69
Second Session
Start CHF
476
Start CHF
HH
478
GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA, 1897, Imperial Eagle, 3pf
pale ocher, o.g., never hinged, Superb, with Steuer certificate.
Michel 1f (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
477
H
MARIANA ISLANDS, 1899, 10pf carmine, 48 degree overprint, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine, signed Bothe, Eichele certificates. Michel 3 I; €700 (860 CHF).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
HH
479
GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA, 1897, Imperial Eagle, 3pf
pale ocher, vertical gutter pair, o.g., never hinged, Superb, with
Steuer certificate. Michel 1f ZS; €3 900 (4 790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 000 CHF.
900 CHF
m
MARIANA ISLANDS, 1901, Kaiser’s Yacht, 3pf-5m complete, used, F.-V.F., signed Senf. Michel 7-19 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
476
Ex 479
Ex 480
477
Ex 481
482
Ex 486
483
488
70
Western Europe
Start CHF
480
Start CHF
m
MARSHALL ISLANDS, 1901, Kaiser’s Yacht, 3pf-5m complete, used, top value on piece, F.-V.F., signed Grobe. Michel
13-25 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
481
m
SAMOA, 1900, Kaiser’s Yacht, 3pf-5m complete, used, 5m
on piece, few small faults affecting low values, F.-V.F., signed
Steuer, Buhler, with 2003 Steuer certificate for 5m. Michel 7-19
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
482
)
TOGO, Forerunner, 1893, parcel card with coupon from
Lome to Bremen, franked with 10pf+3x50pf “Adler” issue all
tied by “LOME/TOGOGEBIET 8/5*93" c.d.s. On reverse Hamburg transit and Bremen arrival c.d.s., Dr. Pauligk certificate
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
483
)
SEA POST, The Pisa Provisional, 1902, Ceylon picture
postcard sent from Colombo to Germany, franked with 6c
rose and black Queen Victoria 1899-1900 issue for Ceylon, tied
by COLOMBO c.d.s. Alongside KAIS.DEUTCHE / MARINE /
SCHIFFSPOST / No 2 c.d.s. & showing 5 in lower left corner,
due to stamp shortage. On arrival 5pf Germania stamp applied
and canceled by BERLIN C * 1 / MARINE / POSTBUREAU
28/8.02 c.d.s. Rare and attractive combination, with Grobe
photo certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
487
HH/Hr
GERMANY: SAAR, 1921, 2Fr on 5Mk, inverted yellow frame
print, bottom margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, never
hinged at bottom, Superb, Behr certificate. Michel 81 III (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Very rare variety only a few stamps are recorded. A great rarity
in block of four. Unpriced in the Michel catalog.
488
BKHH
GERMANY: SAAR, 1924, 4fr unexploded booklet, with blue
on yellow brown covers, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
German WWI Occupations
484
m
GERMANY, WWI Occupation of LIBAU, 1919, complete set,
with red overprint “LIBAU” on Germania stamps, used, scarce,
signed Dr. Hochstadter BPP. Michel 1Bb,3Bb,4Bb/b, 5Bb,6Bb.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
485
489
HH
GERMANY: SAAR, 1934, “VOLKSABSTIMMUNG /1935 ”
complete, gutter pairs, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel
199-205; €630 (770 CHF).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
HH
GERMANY, WWI Occupation of ROMANIA, 1917, unissued
surcharge in “BANI”, with red boxed M.V.I.R overprint missing, o.g., never hinged, Superb, signed Mikulski. Michel 1F-3F;
€400 (490 CHF).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
German Plebiscite Areas
486
HH
GERMANY: SAAR, 1920, first SARRE overprint set complete, o.g., never hinged, Superb, all stamps sign by A.Burger.
Michel 1-17; €750 (920 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
490
HH
GERMANY: UPPER SILESIA, 1920, 30pf orange and black,
type I, double overprint, bottom margin single, o.g., never
hinged, fresh, Very Fine, with 1985 Mikulski certificate. Michel
10dd (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
71
Second Session
492
494
Ex 493
495
496
498
497
Ex 499
501
500
502
503
504
72
505
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
WWII Occupations
497
HH/H
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of ALBANIA, 1943, overprints
complete, o.g., never hinged (Special Delivery without gum),
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
498
)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of ALBANIA, 1943, 11 different overprints, also three different postage dues, all cancelled
on back of unaddressed 15q postal stationery card, F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
499
491
HH
GERMANY: DANZIG, 1920, 60pf, 1m and 2m, o.g., never
hinged (2m with faint gum skips), post office fresh, F.-V.F.,
signed Hochkeppeler, Sellschopp, Richter, etc. Michel 47-49
(Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
492
HH
GERMANY: DANZIG, 1921, 5m dark violet blue, rare sideways watermark, imperf., o.g., never hinged but somewhat
disturbed gum as often, large margins all around, signed Drahn,
with 1999 Dr. Oechsner certificate. Michel 70 YU (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
493
HH/H
GERMANY: DANZIG, 1923, Airmail, 50m green, 100m violet,
imperf. trial color proofs on gummed paper, vertical pairs,
o.g., one stamp never hinged, others h.r., Very Fine. Scott C18,
C19 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
494
)
GERMANY: DANZIG - France, 1823 (Oct. 18), folded letter to
Bordeaux, with Danzig datestamp and boxed “Prusse Par
Forbach” handstamp, also “C.P.R. 5" and manuscript charge,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
495
)
GERMANY: DANZIG - France, 1868 (Dec. 12), folded letter
to Paris, franked with North German Confederation 1gr
rouletted strip of four, tied by Danzig c.d.s., with boxed
“Affranchissement Insuffisant” and “Prusse Erqueline” border
entry postmark, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
496
)
GERMANY: DANZIG - Poland, 1877 (April 9), outer folded
letter to Warsaw, franked with Germany 4x5pf lilac, tied by
Danzig departure c.d.s., with Russian Warszawa arrival postmark, cover tape stains and small tears at top, otherwise Fine
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
m
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of DENMARK, Danish Legion, 1944, Fieldpost set of three, used, signed Pickenpack.
Michel I- III (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
500
H
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of FRANCE, Dunkirk, 1940,
1fr dark green, overprinted type I, bottom margin vertical pair,
o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, signed Brun (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
501
H
1fr carmine, overprinted type I, horizontal pair, o.g., lightly
hinged, Very Fine, signed Tust (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
502
H
1.40fr violet purple, overprinted type II, bottom margin horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
503
)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of FRANCE, Dunkirk, 1940
cover, franked with 10c definitive and 90c Pau commemorative, both overprinted type I, tied by Dunkirk postmarks and addressed to Ghyvelde, with arrival on reverse, some faint
staining away from the stamps, otherwise Very Fine, signed
Tust, Pickenpack (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
504
)
cover, franked with 30c Briand and 70c+80c Mothers and Children, both overprinted type I, tied by Dunkirk postmarks and addressed to Ghyvelde, with arrival on reverse, Very Fine, signed
Roumet, etc. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
505
)
cover, locally addressed, franked with 1fr+50c Foch, overprinted type I, Very Fine, signed Tust, Roumet (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
73
Second Session
507
506
509
508
510
511
Ex 516
Ex 514
Ex 515
512
519
521
517
74
Western Europe
Start CHF
506
)
cover, franked with 10C+90C overprinted with boxed
“Besetztes/Gebiet/Nordfrankreich” handstamp type I, tied by
“DUNKERQUE*NORD 1-7 40" c.d.s. sent to Ghyvelde. Arrival
c.d.s. on reverse, signed Roumet and Tust BPP. Michel 7 I
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
507
)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of FRANCE, French Legion,
1941, Russian Bear souvenir sheet, cancelled 22.12.41 on
cover headed “Corps Expeditionnaire”, slightly reduced to
90:110mm, slight toning, otherwise F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
508
HH
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of FRANCE, French Legion,
1942, set of two, each with sheet margin at top or bottom, one
stamp undotted “I” of “Aerienne” variety, all with “Front de
L’Est/Ostfront” inverted, vertical pairs, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
509
P
Start CHF
514
HH
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of KOTOR, 1944, surcharge
set show ing some varieties, o.g., never hinged, Superb,
signed Ludin BPP, only 5000 sets issued. Michel 1-6. Sassone
1-6; €1 375 (1 690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
515
P
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of LAIBACH/LJUBLANA,
1945, unissued set of six, imperf. proofs on card paper, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
516
HH
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of LAIBACH/LJUBLANA,
Postage Due, 1944, selection of three, with different color of
overprint, o.g., never hinged, scarce assembly, all signed by
Ercegovic. Michel 1P, 5P, 8P; €5 250 (6 450 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
517
)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of LITHUANIA, 1941, Vilnius,
complete set of nine, cancelled on unaddressed envelope by
28.8.41 c.d.s., stamps F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of FRANCE, St. Nazaire,
1945, 50c green, imperf. proof on white paper, horizontal
tête-bêche pair, Very Fine, with 1975 Pickenpack certificate
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
510
P
1945, 50c green, imperf. proof on white paper, vertical
tête-bêche pair, Very Fine, signed Pickenpack (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
511
H
1945, 50c green, horizontal sheet margin tête-bêche pair, without gum as issued, Very Fine, signed Calves (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
512
)
1945, Taxe Percue, 4.50fr black on rose, “ILGT” instead of
“ILOT” variety, used on registered cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
518
HH
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of LITHUANIA: RASEINIAI,
1941, 80k carmine, 80k black and violet and 80k ultramarine, each with overprint inverted, o.g., never hinged, the first
with usual uneven gum, F.-V.F., signed Krischke (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
519
(H)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of NORWAY, 1944, Norwegian Legion vignette, unused without gum, very scarce
(Photo).
Est. 120 - 150 CHF.
120 CHF
520
HH
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of POLAND, 1943, Court Fee
Stamps, 50gr, 1zl, 3zl, 5zl and 10zl, overprinted “D”, 5 sheets
of 50, o.g., never hinged, some gum disturbances, F.-V.F.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
521
513
HH
HH
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of POLAND, 1944, Gorale, unissued set of three, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of KOTOR, 1944, 15rpf-80rpf,
unissued set of three with white background, o.g., never
hinged, fresh, Very Fine, with 2007 Brunel certificates (Photo).
Est. 6 000 - 7 000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
75
Second Session
522
523
527
528
529
524
530
531
539
532
534
533
535
536
76
Western Europe
Start CHF
522
H
531
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of RUSSIA: PLESKAU, 1941,
20k on 1pf black, overprinted in black and red, o.g., hinge
remnant, Very Fine, signed Zierer (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
523
Start CHF
P
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of RUSSIA: PLESKAU,
1941-42, Madonna, two proofs, one in black, printed on scrap
paper - no gum, and other in issued color imperforated with full
original gum (stamp hinged in margin). Attractive pair. Michel
12P (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
532
H
Red Cross souvenir sheet, without watermark, o.g., lightly
hinged. Michel Block 4 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
525
)
526
)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of UKRAINE, 1941, 50cot on
20k
stationery
card,
additionally
franked
with
Generalgouvernement 12pf green, used locally in Kolomea
(1.9), scarce, Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
528
HH
GERMANY, WWII Field Post, Salonika, 1944, 50c bright violet and 50c dark brown, 2nd printing, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, signed Pickenpack, scarce. Michel V, VI (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
529
H
GERMANY, WWII Propaganda Forgery, 1940, “Child Greeting Hitler”, Anti German propaganda forgery from the early period of the war. Rarely offered (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
535
Germany After 1945
)
GERMANY, Aschaffenburg Local, 1946, “Gebuhr Bezahlt”
label, used on registered, locally addressed cover, some tape
stains at bottom, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
HH
GERMANY: SOVIET ZONE, Thüringen, 1945, Christmas,
imperforate souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, slight gum
toning, otherwise Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
536
m
GERMANY: SOVIET ZONE, West Saxony, 1946, Farewell
(“Abschied”) Issue, watermark X, used, Very Fine, Stroeh
certificate. Michel 150X,151X,153aX,155X (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
537
m
GERMANY: SOVIET ZONE, West Saxony, 1946, Farewell
(“Abschied”) Issue, watermark X, scarce in used condition,
Fine, signed Zierer BPP. Michel 150X,151X,153Xa,155X; €2
500 (3 070 CHF).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
538
H
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC, 1949-90, practically
complete unmounted mint collection, in six Lindner hingeless albums, including souvenir sheets, se-tenants, small
sheetlets, presentation sheets etc. Very good condition.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
539
530
)
GERMANY: SOVIET ZONE, Saxony, 1946, letter sent from
Guesten, bearing rare combination of 1pf+8pf in combination
with rare 15pf (WMK - X -stufen fallen, on white paper perf 13 :
12 1/2 - Mi 80aX). Rare appearance of 15pf stamp, Ströh certificate. Michel €1 400 (1 720 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
GERMANY, WWII Occupation of SERBIA, 1941-44, very interesting assembly of 39 covers, showing variety of postal
rates (registered and express mail), locally posted covers,
offical mail. Variety of mixed and multiple frankings. Some advertising covers. Very interesting postal history lot, generally
Fine.
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
527
HHr
GERMANY: ALLIED OCCUPATION, 1946, Numeral, 15pf
brown lilac, imperforate, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Superb, Schlegel certificate, only a few blocks of four are reported.
Michel 921 U (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
534
attractive selection, including maximum card, cover and two
locally posted workers preprinted postcards. Unusual and attractive assembly (4 items).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
)
GERMANY, Glauchau Local, 1945, locally posted letter,
franked with postage due 15/6 pfg stamp, tied by “GLAUCHAU
16/7 45" c.d.s., signed Busch BPP. Michel 24 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
533
524
HH
GERMANY, Barsinghausen Local, 1945, 1pf-20pf, set of
seven, vertical pairs, se-tenant types I and II, o.g., never
hinged, 1pf with album page adhesions on reverse, otherwise
Very Fine, signed Sturm, rare (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
m
GERMANY: SAAR, 1947, “Saar II”, 10Fr on 50pf dark ultramarine, surcharged on the original printing, neat
SAARBRUCKEN c.d.s., Very Fine, signed twice Dr. Dub, very
rare. Michel 235 ZI; €6 000 (7 380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
77
Second Session
Ex 543
Ex 541
540
545
547
546
548
549
550
551
552
78
Western Europe
Start CHF
540
H
GERMANY: SAAR, 1948, Flood souvenir sheets, signed Ed.
Diena. Michel Blocks 1-2; €1 500 (1 840 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
541
HH
GERMANY: FRENCH ZONE, Baden, 1949, Red Cross souvenir sheets, perforate and imperforate, accumulation of ten,
o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel Blocks 1A-B (Photo).
Est. 320 - 400 CHF.
320 CHF
544
HH
GERMANY: FRENCH ZONE, Baden, 1949, Red Cross souvenir sheets, perforate and imperforate, accumulation of
five, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel Blocks 1A-B.
Est. 160 - 200 CHF.
160 CHF
545
)
GERMANY: BIZONE, 1946, registered surcharged stationery card, 5pf Hitler, with boxed “Gebühr 6 Pf. bezahlt” and pair
3pf violet, 4pf gray, 5pf green and 15pf carmine to Grobenzell all
with METTEN 2.2.46 c.d.s. Attractive (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
546
HH
GERMANY: BIZONE, 1948, Numeral with Posthorn Band
overprint, 8pf thin paper, o.g., never hinged, Superb, signed
Schlegel, scarce stamp. Michel 53 Iy (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
547
P
GERMANY: BIZONE, 1948, Berlin Help complete, imperf.
proofs in inverted colors of “Brandenburg Gate”, o.g.,
never hinged, signed Schlegel, only few of this proofs are recorded. Michel 101-102 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
548
HH
GERMANY: FEDERAL REPUBLIC, 1952, 30pf Otto, with watermark variety 4Z-BP sideways inverted, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, Schlegel BPP certificate, rare stamp. Michel 150 Z
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
549
HH
GERMANY: FEDERAL REPUBLIC, 1999, 110pf Katharina
von Bora, imperf., top margin single, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel 2029 U (Photo).
Est. 120 - 150 CHF.
120 CHF
551
)
GERMANY: FEDERAL REPUBLIC, 1999, 110pf Katharina
von Bora, imperf., used on a cover. Very attractive cover of this
modern variety. Michel 2029 U (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
HH/H
GERMANY: FRENCH ZONE, 1945-48, all issues complete,
including all five souvenir sheets, mounted in Lighthouse
Hingeless album pages, o.g., hinged or never hinged, F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
543
550
P
GERMANY: SAAR, 1949, Folk Art, imperf. deluxe sheets
(Ministerblocks), complete set of five, Very Fine, only 100
sets printed. Michel 267-271 M (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
542
Start CHF
HH
GERMANY: FEDERAL REPUBLIC, 1992, 100pf Painting
(August Macke), printed value missing, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, Schlegel BPP certificate. Michel 1618 F (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
552
s
GERMANY:
FEDERAL
REPUBLIC,
2001,
110pf
Schleswig-Holstein, imperf. at the right, right margin single,
used on piece, Very Fine, very rare, only few reported of this
nice modern variety. Michel 2198 Ur (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
German Area Collections
553
)
GERMANY, 1730-1945, postal history estate, a very attractive estate housed in the black album, with well over 350 items
representing early German postal history inclusive pre-stamp
period, German states, stationery cards and envelopes, local
post, Empire, Third Reich, military mail, WWII occupations and
field-post covers. Viewing recommended.
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
554
)
GERMAN COLONIES, 1877-1914, an attractive selection of
9 covers and 4 stationery cards, variety of frankings from German East Africa, Marianas, Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands
etc (13 items), F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
555
H
GERMAN COLONIES, 1898-1915, very nice selection of 45
used stamps, from colonies including Cameron, East Africa,
China, German South-West Africa. An interesting array of cancellations. Worth inspection.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
556
H
GERMAN COLONIES, 1901-16, nice used selection, of used
Kaiser’s Yacht issue for Marianen (Mi. 11/14,17,18), Marshall
Islands (Mi.22/24), Samoa (Mi.16,17,19). Very good quality.
Michel €1 500 (1 840 CHF) .
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
557
H
GERMANY: SAAR, 1920-59, highly complete collection, LH
& many NH including the rare original printing set of 1947, and
better franked covers as well as extras. Many stamps signed Dr.
Dub, A.Diena & others. Viewing recommended. Wonderful opportunity to acquire a solid holding of this area. Michel €13 000+
(15 980 CHF).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
558
HH
GERMANY: SAAR, 1920-33, exceptional selection of superb n.h. issues, including 10Fr “La Carita”, 10Fr “Im Fenster”.
Michel 43c 104-107, 122-125, 134, 135-141, 144-150,
151-157, 168-170. Michel €3 460 (4 250 CHF).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
79
Second Session
Ex 564
Ex 565
Ex 566
567
Ex 568
Ex 571
Ex 570
569
572
575
574
80
Western Europe
Start CHF
559
H
Start CHF
567
GERMANY, 1941-45, dealers accumulation of N.H. sets,
housed in blue stock book of Bohemia and Moravia, General
Government, Poland-Port GDANSK, Danzig and French
Zone-Baden sets. Michel €6 700 (8 240 CHF) (Owner’s).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
568
560
H
GERMANY, 1945-79, unmounted mint collection, on Lindner
album pages, all good sets included, Post Horn and President
Heuss sets noted. Michel €5 400 (6 640 CHF).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
561
H
H
GERMANY: BERLIN, 1948-70, complete used collection
(1st Souvenir Sheet is Mint NH) mounted on cards. Michel €7
000 (8 610 CHF).
Est. 1 250 - 1 500 CHF.
1,250 CHF
Greece
HH
GREECE, 1948, Dodecanese, 600dr imperforate, double
impression, one inverted, horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged,
a striking variety, Very Fine. Karamitsos 733y (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
570
562
HH
GREECE, 1947-48, Dodecanese, imperf., group of 10 different, including 20L, 50L, 100L, 250L, 300L, 450L, 600L, 800L,
1,000L and 2,000L, horizontal pairs, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Karamitsos 722a//737a (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
569
GERMANY, 1945-91, dealers accumulation, housed in the
small box, with year presentation books, stockcards with DDR,
Zones, and early Bund (Heuss set) unmounted mint selection.
High catalogue value.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
HHr
GREECE, 1943, Mother & Child, imperf., double impression, bottom sheet margin block of 10, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, rare. Scott RAB2 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
SHH
GREECE, 1954-57, “Akyron” (Specimen) overprints, four
complete sets, including 1954 100d-20,000d, Founding of
School of Pythagoras, Dionysios Solomos, and 1957 10L-10d,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
571
P
GREECE, Postage Due, 1902, 1L-5dr black, selection of 10
different imperf. black plate proofs on card, F.-V.F. Scott
J49//J62 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
572
)
GREECE, 1865, entire sent from Trieste to Athens, charged
on arrival by 5L (cut to the right side frame line) + 10L + 20L +
40L (all second Athens print 1862) to make total of 75 lepta postage for letter sent from Trieste. All tied by double circle ATHENS
datestamp. Letter bears disinfection slits as well. Very nice and
attractive four color combination, Eichele certificate. Michel
18a,19a,20a,21a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
563
m
GREECE, 1861, Hermes, 20L dark blue on bluish, Athens
print, coarse impression, without figures on back,
cancelled dotted numeral “7" of Aighion, neat close margins,
Fine for the issue, Diena, Sorani certificates, an extremely rare
stamp. Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 7 000 - 8 000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
564
P
GREECE, 1901, 2L-40L, selection of 12 (six different)
imperf. black plate proofs on card, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
565
H
GREECE, 1906, 2nd Olympic Games, complete set, o.g.,
hinge remnant, F.-V.F. Scott 184-197 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
566
H
GREECE, 1940, Youth, postage and air post, complete set,
tied by 4 Aug. 1940 Piraeus postmarks on 10 special presentation sheets, F.-V.F. Karamitsos 571-80,A45-54 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
573
)
GREECE - Egypt, 1877 cover, franked with 10 lepta orange
and 20 lepta blue Large Hermes Heads (Sc 46,47) prepaying
the GPU letter rate to Egypt. Stamps tied by datestamp, with additional strike alongside. Reverse bears (Corfu) transit plus
POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA and POSTE EGIZIANE /
CAIRO datestamps. Portion of side flap missing on reverse, but
an otherwise fine cover with scarce origin cancels.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
574
GREECE: CRETE, 1904, special Bradbury-Wilkinson presentation sheetlet, with gilt edges, containing nine different
designs, unusually fresh, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
575
Hr
GREECE: EPIRUS, 1914, 50L black, imperf. plate proof on
card, block of 6, some creases, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
81
Second Session
576
)
GREECE: IONIAN ISLANDS (Corfu) - Italy, 1841, cover from
Corfu, showing the large “Royal Arms” cachet of the British office, alongside Austrian Lloyd Ancona cachet and straight line.
ANCONA transit. Bearing CORFU in ornament despatch date
stamp. and boxed Nisida quarantine station sanitation
handstamp. Napoli arrival c.d.s., stained.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
577
H
GREECE: DEDEAGATCH, 1913, small sheetlet of nine
fields, 10lepta tete-beche pair (positions 5 and 6) and an empty
9th position. All stamped with three with red anchor official control handstamp.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
580
Italian Area
Italian States
For Lombardy-Venetia, please see under Austria, lots
89-124
578
)
MODENA, 1852, letter sent from Fivizzano, franked with 10c
+ 5c showing typical variety “E” in “CENT” sideways. Rare appearance on cover. Arrival Cavallana c.d.s., signed Vaccari,
SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone 2, 7I; €45 000 (55 320 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
HH
MODENA, 1852, 10c black on rose, without period after
value, gutter pair, o.g., never hinged, good margins all around,
Superb, SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone 2; €10 000 (12 290
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
581
)
MODENA, 1853, Gazzetta Ufficiale di Milano, franked with
Large BG 9c black on violet (full complete margins) tied by 6 bar
cancel. Exceptional item of high quality, signed Sorani, Vaccari
photo certificate. Sassone 1; €17 500 (21 510 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
579
Hr
MODENA, 1859, Provisional Govt., 15c gray brown, marginal block of 4, bottom right stamp showing variety no period after “15”, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F., Raybaudi certificate.
Sassone 14c; €4 400 (5 410 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
82
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
583
582
)
)
MODENA - San Marino, 1858 cover, bearing a strip of 4 of the
10c. rosa, with the second stamp showing the ERROR—N
‘coricata’ (horizontally printed). The strip with wonderful margins & light 6 bar cancel of Carrara Aug. 5. Reverse bears
Rocca S. Casciano Aug 8 & Forli Aug 9 transits, along with
Rimini Aug 10 1858 arrival c.d.s. An extremely rare cover, addressed to Francesco G. Giangi (il Capitano Reggente) showing in splendor the Error in strip of 4 & to a rare destination.
Exhibition quality, Canada fully Giulio Bolaffi & Giorgio Colla,
with full G. Colla Asinelli certificate. Sassone 9 + 9i; €67 500 (82
980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 12 000 - 15 000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
MODENA, 1853, cover to Rome, franked by 40c “celeste”
1852 issue, cancelled by 6 bars of Carrara with Nov.3 c.d.s.
alongside, and red Rome Nov. 8 c.d.s. arrival. This rare color
has optimal margins and very attractive, signed A.Diena,
E.Diena, G. Bolaffi, full Dott. G. Bolaffi certificate. Sassone 5;
€17 500 (21 510 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
.
584
)
MODENA, Provisional Government, 1859, registered cover
to Zocca, bearing the 80 c orange bistre, with full margins, tied
by the new 9 bar with coat of arms cancel, paying the registered
rate and showing Modena Nov. 4 ‘59 c.d.s. below, &
RACCOMANDATA straight line. An extremely RARE cover, Exhibition quality, with several signatures & full Enzo Diena certificate. Sassone 18; €350 000 (430 280 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 45 000 - 55 000 CHF.
45,000 CHF
83
Second Session
Start CHF
585
H
NAPLES, Neapolitan Provinces, 1861, complete issue, full
o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone
17-24; €2 250 (2 770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
586
H
NAPLES, Neapolitan Provinces, 1861, complete issue, very
nice selection showing variety of shades (10Gr and 20gr), very
nice ½t. green strip of three, most signed Diena, Bolaffi, Sorani.
Sassone 17-24; €3 400 (4 180 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
585
587
)
NAPLES, Neapolitan Provinces, 1861, complete
“L’OMNIBUS” newspaper, franked with “MEZZO TORNESE”
½t yellow-green full margins all around tied by “NAPOLI
7/AGO/61" c.d.s. Arrival 9th August c.d.s. Rarely offered on
complete newspaper. Sassone 17 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Lot 588 is on the next page.
589
H
PAPAL STATES, 1867, 3c, 5c, 10c, 40c and 80c, o.g., lightly
hinged, certificates for 3c and 10c. Sassone 15-17, 19-20; €7
000 (8 610 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
590
Ex 586
m
PAPAL STATES, 1868, 3c black on gray, used, Fine, Diena
certificate. Sassone 24; €5 500 (6 760 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
587
591
H
PAPAL STATES, 1868, 20c black on red brown, full o.g.,
hinged, very fresh color, SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone 27a; €3
500 (4 300 CHF).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
592
HH/H
PAPAL STATES, 1868, 80c black on pale rose, PAPAL
STATES 1868 80c black on pale rose, two panes of 40 (80
stamps in total), original gum hinged a few places for reinforcing
with quite a few never hinged, fine-v.f. (Sass.30; catalogue
value for hinged singles), 2 panes of 40 (80 stamps in total),
o.g., hinged a few places for reinforcing with quite a few never
hinged, few minor flaws and perf. separations, F.-V.F. Sassone
30.
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
589
590
84
Western Europe
Start CHF
Outstanding Papal States Rarity
588
HH/Hr
PAPAL STATES, 1852, 1sc carmine rose, lower left sheet corner margin block of 12, full o.g., all never hinged except top four stamps
hinged, incredibly fresh, a sensational multiple, signed Alberto Diena, Gulio Bolaffi etc., with 2004 Bolaffi “Ad Honorem” (top quality)
certificate. Sassone 11 (Photo).
Est. 50 000 - 55 000 CHF.
50,000 CHF
85
Second Session
Ex 593
86
Western Europe
Start CHF
Magnificent First Issue Exhibition Collection
593
H
PAPAL STATES, 1808-64, an impressive three volume collection of the First issue stamps and covers, mounted on 69 exhibition
pages, meticulously assembled by a well renowned German philatelic expert during 1965-85. Collection begins with nice selection of
22 pre-philatelic covers showing variety of handstamps and official cachets. First issue is presented with exceptional selection of mint
and used stamps with plate varieties, multiples, various cancellations and covers to domestic and foreign destinations. ½ Baj : beautiful mint selection of paper varieties, nice covers with gutter pairs, block of 6 on cover, newspaper front page, disinfected cover with pair
of ½ baj. 1 Baj: Extensive selection of covers with various single and multiple (strip of four) franking, including cover to Vienna three
color combination 1b+2b+5b (DOPO LA / PARTENZA), stamp tied by Ferrara cross on disinfected cover 2 Baj: Selection of covers and
pieces with bisect showing nice array of this attractive stamp. Cover to Bologna with 2b+7b, 1867 cover with Italian 10c pair postage
due stamps, Roma-Ceprano TPO 3.Baj: Study of color varieties singles and one pair, marginal stamp on cover, gutter pair on a cover
from Foligno 4.Baj: Mint and used singles and pairs, covers inclusive cover to Germany franked with pair of 4b in addition to 5b same issue 5.Baj: very strong section of this stamp with plate varieties and 8 covers plus superb cover with corner marginal pair from Perugia,
6.Baj: nice selection of mint and used stamps, one pair and 5 covers 7.Baj: Selection of used pairs with very strong postal history part,
Cover to Genova VIA DI/SARZANA 1/2b+7b, pair of7b+1b on a cover via French mail to Genova, cover to England pair of m7b+8b,
cover to Napoli franked with 7b-single+pair +strip of three. 8.Baj: excellent selection of used stamps with various cancellations inclusive used postal forgery, 7 covers (three are with multiple franking 5x8b) 50.Baj: nice two fine print and one coarse print used stamps
1.Scudo: very nice and fresh used stamps. Two nice covers bearing Sardinia’s stamp with Papal States cancellations. Magnificent selection of 13 covers showing variety of postal rates, with multiple and mixed colorful franking to various destinations. Quality of this collection is generally very fine. Exceptional opportunity to add to an existing collection or for further expansion. Never offered to the
public. Viewing is highly recommended. Sassone catalog is well in excess of € 125,000 ++ as cancellations, diverse colorful franking
and rates, plate flaws, watermarks and pre-philatelic covers are NOT counted. (all Photos on website) (Photo examples on the preceding page).
Est. 20 000 - 25 000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
87
Second Session
Start CHF
594
Start CHF
H
PAPAL STATES, 1852-68, very nice exhibit collection, from
the USA, mounted on self made pages with much historical
notes. Contains many better stamps & covers. All photos on our
Web site. Very high catalog value. Viewing recommended.
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
598
595
)
PAPAL STATES, 1852, cover from Castro to Rome, bearing
closely cut single of the 1 baj green and a strip of 7 of the 2baj
yellow green (Sass. 2, 3a), paying correct 15 baj rate. This incredible document bears the LARGEST recorded multiple of
the 2 baj and shows the rare ‘INTERSPAZIO’ variety, all in superb quality, thus, an exceptional item of postal history of this
area. An outstanding opportunity to acquire a world class rarity,
Dr. Colla certificate. Sassone €45 000 (55 320 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6 000 - 8 000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
)
PAPAL STATES - Sweden, 1868, cover sent to the Austrian
Consulate at Stockholm, 95c postage paid with 5c+10c+80c
all tied by native handstamp. Alongside Roma c.d.s. and French
St.Michel transit mark. Reverse shows Stockholm arrival. Rare
and attractive destination. Sassone 25+26+20 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
599
)
PAPAL STATES, 1868, cover to Rome, franked with 10C (third
issue) tied by rare boxed “CIVITA LAVINIA” handstamp (P.R1).
On reverse TPO ROMA-CEPRANO and arrival c.d.s., Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
600
)
PAPAL STATES - France, 1868, small size letter sent from
Rome to Paris, franked with 10c+40c both tied by diamond
barred handstamp. Alongside Roma c.d.s., French St. Michel
entry mark and boxed PD. Sassone 17-19; €1 250 (1 540 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
601
)
PAPAL STATES, 1869, entire sent from Guarcino to Rome,
franked with 10c (III issue) tied by lozenges. Front shows rare
small curved “GUARCINO” (P.R1) and 2C Frosinone c.d.s.
alongside. On reverse Roma arrival c.d.s. Rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
596
)
PAPAL STATES, 1862, letter sent to Lugo-Romagna,
franked with 20c, blue 1862 ISSUE FOR ITALY, tied by curved
“M(onte) MILONE” (P.R1-used during Pontifical period).
Macerata c.d.s. alongside. Reverse shows TPO Ancona-Bologna and Lugo arrival c.d.s. Rare cover in exhibition quality, A.
Diena certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
597
602
)
PAPAL STATES, 1869, letter from Carpineto to Bassiano,
franked with 10c (third issue) tied by lozenges alongside Segni
c.d.s. and Carpineto commander official cachet. Reverse
shows RARE straight line “CARPINETO” handstamp (P13),
TPO Roma-Ceprano. Very nice and attractive, light filing fold
free of adhesive (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
PAPAL STATES, 1864, cover from Rome to Tivoli, franked
with 2 baj, black/green (close margin at the bottom), cancelled
by unusual Pontifical official cachet. An attractive and very rare
usage, signed Grinoni (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
88
603
)
PAPAL STATES, 1848-62, varied assembly of 67 covers, including 29 stampless & 2 fronts, bearing cancellations of
Marche. Great lot for the specialist, high cat value, viewing recommended.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Western Europe
Start CHF
604
)
PAPAL STATES, 1850-57, good lot of 16 covers (4
stampless) of cancellations of Umbria & Romagne with an array
of frankings & good cancels, for the specialist, generally Very
Fine.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
605
)
597
PAPAL STATES, 1852-82, highly varied assembly of 62 covers (2 stampless), bearing cancellations of Lazio, Romagne &
Umbria on issues of Italy & Sardinia, as well as from Rome &
Lugo plus others. Great variety of frankings, markings, registered, taxed & Post. dues. An exceptional lot for the specialist,
viewing highly recommended. High catalog value.
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
606
)
599
PAPAL STATES, 1852-74, wonderful group of 112 covers,
including 25 stampless, all bearing cancellations of Lazio, with
generally F-VF quality. Great variety of markings and issues,
very high catalog value. Great specialist lot.
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
600
607
H
601
PARMA, 1859, Provisional Govt., 80c olive yellow, full o.g.,
hinged, Bottacchi photo certificate. Sassone 18 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
608
)
PARMA, 1853 (Aug. 19), letter from Parma to Modena,
franked with full margined strip of 3 of the 5c.Interesting that the
middle stamp of the strip clearly looks like a ‘6’ instead of 5,
which is unrecorded & probably due to inking of the plates, however an important item for specialists of the area. A rare franking, signed ED(iena). Sassone 1; €2 750 (3 380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
602
608
89
Second Session
Ex 609
613
610
614
615
616
618
612
620
622
617
624
623
90
Western Europe
Start CHF
609
H
ROMAGNA, 1859, complete issue of nine stamps, full o.g.,
lightly hinged, all with four margins, scarce assembly, SBPV Avi
certificate. Sassone 1-9; €3 000 (3 690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
610
Start CHF
618
H
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 40c dark rose
(1860 printing), full o.g., lightly hinged, very nice and fresh,
very rare appearance in good condition, Sorani certificate.
Sassone 16Cd (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
HH
ROMAGNA, 1859, ½b, 1b, 2b, 5b and 8b, inter-panneau pairs,
o.g., never hinged, rare appearance, H. Avi certificate. Sassone
1-4, 8; €16 700 (20 530 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
619
s
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 3L bronze, pair, on
a piece in combination with 20c (1855 issue) and 80c yellow (cut
to the right 1858 issue) all tied by Genova c.d.s., touched at the
top margin, Diena certificate. Sassone 18; €27 500 (33 810
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 500 CHF.
3,500 CHF
611
)
ROMAGNA, 1859, 4b black on fawn, diagonal half used as
2b on folded letter from Bologna to Cento, margins all
around, Bologna c.d.s. (19.Dec.59), filing fold away from the
stamp, Very Fine, with 1980 Diena and 1986 Raybaudi certificates. Sassone 5 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
612
m
SARDINIA, 1851, Victor Emmanuel II, 5c black, pair, used on
piece, margins all around, Colla certificate. Sassone 1; €8 500
(10 450 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
613
s
SARDINIA, 1853, Victor Emmanuel II, 20c dull blue, on a
piece tied with central BREGLIO c.d.s.16-10-53, exceptional
exhibition quality, SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone 5 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
614
HH
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 5c-3L complete,
o.g., never hinged, exceptional top exhibition quality, SBPV Avi
certificate. Sassone 13-18; €1 850 (2 270 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
615
H
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 5c yellow green,
full o.g., hinged, very fresh, very rare stamp especially in good
condition, Sorani & Fiecchi certificates. Sassone 13a (Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 200 CHF.
1,800 CHF
616
H
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c brown chocolate (1859 printing), full o.g., very lightly hinged, Superb,
Sorani certificate. Sassone 14Af; €2 250 (2 770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 400 CHF.
350 CHF
617
620
H
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 3L bronze, 2nd
printing on thin paper, full o.g., hinged, G. Bolaffi certificate.
Sassone 18A; €700 (860 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
621
H/m
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, great selection of
mainly mint stamps, including several multiples. Many identified according to colours and various printings. Most signed
Sorani, Diena, Raybaudi etc inclusive six certificates. Needs
careful examination. Ideal for students of this area. Sassone
13-18A; €19 000+ (23 360 CHF).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
622
)
SARDINIA, 1856, cover from Torino to Collegno, bearing 20c
light cobalt. Nice and attractive. Sassone 15c; €1 200 (1 480
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
623
)
SARDINIA - Switzerland, 1857, cover from Genova to Agno
near Lugano, franked with 2x40c (two shades) to pay double
letter rate to Switzerland. Reverse shows transits Alessandria
and Novara, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 16A+16Ab; €1 200 (1
480 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
624
)
SARDINIA, 1859, letter sent from Milan to Lodi, franked with
20c blue tied by the RAREST circular stamp WITHOUT date
(S.R1. - € 18,500) letter dated 17th August. Taxed on arrival 8
Soldi = 20c for excess weight. Exceptional cover in good quality,
Sorani certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Hr
SARDINIA, 1855-63, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c brown olive
(1861 printing), block of 6, full o.g., lightly hinged, Superb,
Sorani certificate. Sassone 14Cl (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
91
Second Session
625
)
629
SARDINIA, 1859, Liberation of Northern Italy, a wonderful
assembly of 7 covers, with various frankings & destinations.
an opportunity to acquire a selection of Postal history of Sardinian / French military occupation of Lombardy, plus others. Viewing recommended (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
630
626
)
631
)
H
SICILY, 1859, Ferdinand II, ½gr-50gr, complete set of seven,
full o.g., hinged, good margins, fresh colors, attractive assembly. Sassone €7 700 (9 470 CHF).
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
SARDINIA, 1859, pair of covers, sent from Milan to Brescia
(single letter rate - Cert Vaccari) and to Crema (double letter
rate- Cert. Sorani), very good quality (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
632
628
H
SICILY, 1859, Ferdinand II, ½gr-50gr, complete set of seven,
full o.g., very fresh colors with good margins all around, Superb,
2gr, 10gr & 20gr with Bolaffi photo certificate, others signed
A.Diena. Sassone €7 500 (9 220 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 000 CHF.
1,800 CHF
SARDINIA, 1859, two covers, from Milan to London (Cert.
Sorani) and France (rare reduced 50c rate)signed AD. with nice
frankings. Stamps tied by MILANO type C1cds. Very attractive
and scarce pair (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
627
)
SARDINIA, 1862, entire from Palermo to Lercara, franked
with 20c indigo strip of 3 to pay sixth rate letter fee. Rare franking, light horizontal fold not affecting stamps, Diena certificate.
Sassone 15E; €3 250 (4 000 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
H
SICILY, 1859, Ferdinand II, 2gr blue, partial reconstruction
of plate III, total number of stamps is 79 plus one pair, all stamps
sound & with margins, an attractive assembly for students of
this interesting area. Sassone 8; €16 300 (20 040 CHF).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
SARDINIA, 1861, cover from Bologna to Parma, franked with
strip of four 20c ultramarine, tied with BOLOGNA c.d.s., alongside Venetian insurance company cachet. Transit and arrival on
reverse. Superb exhibition quality item, Raybaudi certificate.
Sassone 15Dc; €3 500 (4 300 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
633
m
SICILY, 1859, Ferdinand II, 5g red brown, used, Raybaudi
certificate. Sassone 9d; €5 000 (6 150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 400 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Ex 625
626
627
Ex 630
628
629
92
633
Western Europe: Italian Area
Start CHF
634
)
SICILY, 1860, Printed Matter, with address binding, franked by ample margins & left sheet margin single of the ½ grano Plate II orange, 1859 (position 41) issue tied by horseshoe cancel, applied up side down. An extremely RARE complete printed matter usage.
Exhibition quality & rarely offered, with H. Avi & A. Diena signatures and full certificates. Sassone 2a pos. 41; €65 000 (79 910 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 14 000 - 18 000 CHF.
14,000 CHF
93
Second Session
635
m
TUSCANY, 1860, Provisional Govt., 1c-80c, some faults,
however a nice used selection. Sassone 17-22; €4 500 (5 530
CHF).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
639
636
H
TUSCANY, 1860, Provisional Govt., 20c blue, o.g., lightly
hinged, Sorani certificate. Sassone 20; €16 000 (19 670 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
640
637
H
TUSCANY, 1860, Provisional Govt., 40c rose, o.g., hinge
remnant, margins touching at sides, ample at top and bottom,
an affordable copy of this rare stamp, signed Oliva, with 1971
Diena certificate. Sassone 21 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
638
())
TUSCANY, 1859, large part of cover sent to Torino, bearing
1cr block of four and a pair all tied by “S.Piero a Sieve” c.d.s.
during Gov. Provisional period (13 pts) EXTREMELY RARE. An
outstanding item, A. Diena certificate. Sassone 12; €60 000+
(73 760 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 7 500 - 9 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
)
TUSCANY, 1859, letter to Florence, franked with a pair of 1Gr
tied by “GALEATA 2 NOV 59" (13 pts) used during Provisional
Government period. Rare and neat cover, Colla certificate.
Est. 3 000 - 4 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
H
TUSCANY, 1851, used selection, some light folds, about Fine.
Sassone €6 900 (8 480 CHF).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
641
)
TUSCANY, 1860 (Aug. 9), “Il Garibaldo” circular sent from
Florence to Livorno, franked with 1860 1c brown lilac, full margins all around, some toning away from the stamp, Very Fine,
signed Bolaffi, with 2008 Raybaudi certificate, rare. Sassone 17
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
642
)
TUSCANY, 1860, insufficiently paid cover, franked with Provisional Government 10c, tied by very rare red S.Sofia c.d.s. (11
points) to Rocca S.Casciano, Bottachi certificate. Sassone 19c;
€3 200 (3 930 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
642
94
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
647
Italian Kingdom
Stamps
643
648
HH
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 5c slate green, London
printing, o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered, Superb, Colla
certificate. Sassone L16; €12 000 (14 750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
644
H
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 20c on 15c blue, type III, full
o.g., lightly hinged, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 23; €4 500 (5 530
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 700 - 1 000 CHF.
700 CHF
H
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 20c on 15c blue, type II, full
o.g., lightly hinged, Colla certificate. Sassone 24; €15 000 (18
440 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
H
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c orange brown, London printing, full o.g., lightly hinged, Colla certificate. Sassone
L17; €5 000 (6 150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
645
H
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c buff, Turin printing,
o.g., lightly hinged, fairly well centered for this issue, fresh, Fine,
signed Bolaffi, Oliva, with 1971 Raybaudi certificate. Sassone
T17 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
649
HH
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 20c on 15c blue, type III,
surcharge shifted to the right, o.g., never hinged, Avi certificate. Sassone 25hc (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
This variety is not listed in Sassone.
650
H
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 20c blue, Turin printing,
good centering, very nice fresh color stamp, H. Avi certificate.
Sassone T26; €1 000 (1 230 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
646
HH
651
ITALY, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 15c blue, London printing,
o.g., never hinged, good centering, G. Colla certificate.
Sassone L18; €8 000 (9 840 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HH/H
ITALY, 1878, 2c on Officials 2c-10L complete, o.g., two values lightly hinged, others never hinged, signed, with 2006
Raybaudi certificate for four top values. Sassone 29-36 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
644
645
647
650
95
2,500 CHF
exx 651
Second Session
653
654
655
652
657
658
Ex 656
660
Ex 661
662
673
Ex 669
674
96
Ex 667
Western Europe
Start CHF
652
HH/Hr
ITALY, 1878, 2c on Official 2c lake, block of 6, o.g., lightly
hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, well centered, F.-V.F.,
rare. Sassone 29 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
653
HH/H
ITALY, 1878, 2c on Official 5c lake, horizontal pair, o.g., never
hinged at left, right stamp with light hinge trace, nicely centered,
H. Avi certificate, scarce in pairs. Sassone 30; €2 625 (3 230
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
654
E
ITALY, 1888, Numeral, 1c black, die essay, Very Fine, rare
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
655
H
ITALY, 1901-26, Victor Emmanuel III, complete to 10L, also
15c on 20c orange, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, usual centering,
Fine. Sassone 68-79, 91, 200-203 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
656
E
ITALY, 1905, Bradbury Wilkinson archive photographic essays, selection of nine, attached on cards with printers markings in manuscript. Rare opportunity. Probably unique (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
657
HH
ITALY, 1909, Victor Emmanuel III, 15c slate black, top margin
single, o.g., never hinged, Superb, Gaffaz certificate. Sassone
86; €950 (1 170 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
658
HH
ITALY, 1910, Garibaldi complete, o.g., never hinged, Superb,
H. Avi certificate. Sassone 87-90; €2 400 (2 950 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
659
HH
ITALY, 1910, Garibaldi complete, o.g., never hinged, usual
centering, Fine, with 1992 Diena certificate for 5c claret and
1995 Raybaudi certificate for 15c green. Sassone 87-90.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
660
m
ITALY, 1923, Victor Emmanuel III, 7½c on 85c red brown,
type I, double surcharge, heavy cancel, usual centering, Fine,
with 1990 Diena certificate. Sassone 135b (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
661
HH
ITALY, 1923, Manzoni complete, o.g., never hinged, very good
centering for this difficult issue, Superb, H. Avi certificate.
Sassone 151-156; €6 500 (7 990 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
662
H
ITALY, 1923, 30c Manzoni, imperf, o.g., hinge remnant, margins all around, Very Fine, with 1988 Diena certificate. Sassone
153d (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
Start CHF
663
HH
ITALY, 1924, Italy-South America Cruise complete, o.g.,
never hinged, scarce in this condition, Superb, with Caffaz
photo certificate. Sassone 162-168.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
664
H
ITALY, 1926, 1.25L St. Francis of Assisi, perf 13½, o.g., lightly
hinged, Fine, signed Diena. Sassone 196.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
665
HH
ITALY, 1930, Virgil complete, o.g., never hinged, Superb, Avi
certificate. Sassone 282-290, A21-24; €1 000 (1 230 CHF).
Est. 250 - 500 CHF.
250 CHF
666
HH
ITALY, 1930, Virgil complete, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.
Sassone 282-290, A21-24.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
667
HH
ITALY, 1932, Dante complete, o.g., never hinged. Sassone
303-314, A26-31; €600 (740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
668
HH
ITALY, 1935, Bellini complete, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.
Sassone 388-393, A90-94.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
669
HH
ITALY, 1937, Child Welfare complete, o.g., never hinged.
Sassone 406-415, A100-105; €800 (980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
670
HH
ITALY, 1937, Child Welfare complete, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. Sassone 406-415, A100-105.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
671
HH
ITALY, 1937, Emperor Augustus Bimillennium complete,
o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Sassone 416-425, A106-110.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
672
HH
ITALY, 1939, Railway Centenary complete, complete sheets
of 120 (2x60) with rare gutters and sheet price labels, o.g.,
never hinged, 20c intact with no separations, 50c separated in 2
panes of 60 stamps and 1,25L separation in the middle, Superb.
Sassone 449-451; €2 000+ (2 460 CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
673
HH
ITALY, Airmail Official, 1933, Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight
triptych, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed Brun, with
Robineau certificate. Sassone 1.
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
674
HH
ITALY, Airmail Official, 1933, Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight
triptych, o.g., never hinged, very good centering, rare in this
condition, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 1; €6 300 (7 740 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
97
Second Session
Start CHF
675
BKHH
ITALY, Booklet, 1911, 3,60L, unexploded booklet with four
panes of 6x15c slate, some usual toning, mostly F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
676
BKHH
panes of 6x15c slate, minute toning as always, mostly F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
677
BKHH
panes of 6x20c on 15c slate, minor perf. toning affecting all
panes at upper left, otherwise post office fresh, Very Fine, seldom seen this nice (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
675
676
678
H
ITALY, Postage Due, 1870, 1L light blue & brown, full o.g.,
lightly hinged, good centering, Colla, Oliva, Chiavarello certificates. Sassone 11; €22 000 (27 050 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 7 500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
679
HH
ITALY, Postage Due, 1874, 5L blue & brown, o.g., never
hinged, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 13; €1 600 (1 970 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
677
680
HH
ITALY, Postage Due, 1890-91, 30c on 2c buff & magenta,
o.g., never hinged, very good centering, Colla certificate, rare
stamp. Sassone 19; €12 500 (15 370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
681
679
680
HH
ITALY, Postal Letter Stamp, 1922, B.L.P. overprint on Victory set, o.g., never hinged, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 22-25;
€9 000 (11 060 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 500 CHF.
1,800 CHF
682
H/m
ITALY, 1877-1973, old fashion presentation cards with very
nice selection of issues, in unmounted mint, hinged and used
condition. Strong selection of good sets, mint and used, represented. Official issues, Colonies and military stamps as well.
Sassone €7 000 (8 610 CHF) (Owner’s).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
683
H
ITALY, 1931-36, never hinged selection of good issues from
this period, including air mail and Zeppelin sets. Very attractive
assembly. Sassone €4 000+ (4 920 CHF).
Est. 900 - 1 000 CHF.
900 CHF
681
98
Western Europe
Start CHF
684
)
ITALY, 1862, letter sent from Edolo (Lombardia/Italia) to
Coengliano (Veneto/Austria), insufficiently franked with Sardinia 5c imperf + Italy 10c perf making 25c postage (10c Sardinia’s postage + 15c Austrian postage). Correct postage was
40c (10c Sardinia’s + 30c Austria). Letter shows Modena “S.1a”
transit mark and “16” soldi charge mark applied on arrival,
alongside boxed “FRANCOBOLLO/INSUFFICIENTE”. Reverse shows Brescia transit and arrival c.d.s. Very attractive
and unusual postal rate cover. Sassone €1 650+ (2 030 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
685
684
)
ITALY / SARDINIA, 1863 (Jan. 13), mixed franking letter
from Livorno to Genova, franked with Sardinia 5c. (S. 13E)
and Italy 10c. bister 1st issue (S.1), F.-V.F., signed E. Diena.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
686
)
ITALY, 1872 (Dec. 27), folded letter sheet from Filadelfia to
Catanzaro, franked with 10c marginal block of 4. A rare franking, Very Fine. Sassone T17 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
687
686
)
ITALY, 1878, surcharged 1877 issue on eleven covers,
showing variety of postal rates, single usage, and multiples (2
with strips, one with block of five). Very attractive and unusual
lot, good for expansion. Sassone 151-153; €1 500 (1 840 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Ex 687
688
)
ITALY, 1889, registered locally posted cover, franked with
30c brown Umberto I, tied by “Roma 31. Dec 1898" LAST DAY
OF USAGE. Very rare, Colla certificate. Sassone 41; €11 375+
(13 980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
689
)
ITALY, 1899-1925, selection of 12 covers, including air mail
(1), advertising (10) and commemorative issue (Anno Santo)
covers showing variety of multiple and mixed frankings for domestic and foreign destinations. Viewing recommended (12
items) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Ex 689
99
Second Session
690
692
691
693
694
695
696
697
700
701
100
Western Europe
Start CHF
690
)
698
ITALY, 1922, Trieste Philatelic Congress overprinted set on
a registered cover, with a Congress advertising label. All tied
by “ IX CONGRESSO FILATELICO ITALIANO*TRIESTE
/8.6.22". Front shows Congress registration label, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 123-126; €2 250 (2 770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
691
Start CHF
)
ITALY - Germany, 1889 (Dec. 18), parcel receipt (Lire 1,25)
from Modena to Berlin, uprated with 50c; Chiasso transit postmark, scarce, Very Fine. Sassone 3.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
ITALY, 1922, Trieste Philatelic Congress complete set on
picture postcard, tied by “ IX CONGRESSO FILATELICO
ITALIANO*TRIESTE /4.6.22", H. Avi certificate. Sassone
123-126; €1 900 (2 340 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
692
)
ITALY, 1938, cover from Venice to Palermo, franked with
Proclamation of Empire air mail stamps. Arrival on reverse.
Sassone A111-116; €650 (800 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 500 CHF.
250 CHF
Foreign Mail
699
693
)
ITALY / SARDINIA - Belgium, 1863 (Mar. 20), mixed franking
letter from Torino to Bruxelles, franked with two Italy 10c.
bister (S.1f) scissors-cut at bottom, and two full margined Sardinia 80c orange yellow (S.17C). A rare triple rate letter, Fine,
signed A. Diena, with R. Diena certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
694
)
ITALY - France, 1869 (Mar. 20), registered cover from
Bergamo Bassa to Lyon, 7x rate (40c. plus 50c. for registry)
paid by 10c., two 60c. and 2L (S. 17, 21 e 22). A rare franking,
minor perf fault on one 69c, Fine. Sassone 17, 21, 22 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
695
)
ITALY - France, 1870, taxed printed matter sent from
Livorno to France, franked with 1c and 5c (1863 issue) tied by
Livorno c.d.s. Front shows P.D. handstamp crossed with boxed
“FRANCOBOLLO / INSUFFICIENTE”, French ITALIE * AMB.
LYON MARS F. entry and 6 decimes in manuscript charge
mark. Aix en Provence arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
696
ITALY - United States, 1933, the famous “MAYOR” cover,
franked by “Crociera Nord.Atlantica” triptych 5,25 +44.75 Lit.
overprinted SERVIZIO DI STATO. Bearing no registration label,
as the others sent from the Podesta, and perhaps due to the departure date being May 29, the cover was not delivered to the
PO of the Trans-Atlantic crossing but sent to Torino & Genoa for
transmission via Ocean liner. The lack of New York arrival due
to the fact that it was not sent as Registered. The original letter
included, however bears an arrival cachet applied by the secretary of the Mayor of New York, ‘RECEIVED-June 8, 1933-THE
MAYOR’. All of the other covers sent from Senator Giorgio
Pitacco to the Mayor’s office in NY via the Balbo Transatlantic
crossing bear an arrival marking of NY July 20, making this
cover via Ocean liner much earlier (6 weeks).An absolutely incredible item of Aero-Philately and possibly unique, F. Longhi
AIEP certificate. Sassone A1 (Photo).
Est. 8 000 - 12 000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
700
)
ITALY - Austria, 1937, express registered cover sent from
Como to Vienna, franked with Emperor Augustus
Bimellennium, complete set. Transit and arrival postmarks on
reverse. Sassone 416-425; €1 150 (1 410 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 500 CHF.
250 CHF
)
ITALY - Albania, 1871, letter from Venice to Scutari, franked
with 60c lilac (1863-65 issue) tied by dotted numeral 196 alongside Venice c.d.s. Turkish Duloz Postage due (applied on the
back) added on arrival for messenger service between Antivari
and Scutari. Both tied by Ottoman Arabic Scutari circle
handstamp. Trieste transit on reverse. Attractive combination
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
697
)
)
ITALY - Germany, 1885 (Sept. 24), parcel receipt from Brozzi
(FI) to Darmstadt, franked with 50c and 1.25L parcel post, a
rare usage of these high values, Very Fine. Sassone 3, 5; €6
500 (7 990 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
701
)
ITALY, 1930 (Dec. 15), Rome Transatlantic Squadron Flight
to Rio de Janeiro, cover franked by the special issue of 7.70
Lire airmail stamp & 1.25L complementary regular issue to pay
rate,
both
tied
by
‘POSTA
AEREA-Crociera
Italia_Brasile—ROMA-15 Dec. 1930’ c.d.s. Cover bears signatures of the 18 Pilots & shows arrival c.d.s. on front. Highly popular airmail cover with the 7.70 stamp (20,000 printed), Very
Fine. Sassone A25; €2 500 (3 070 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
101
Second Session
Start CHF
702
Start CHF
)
rate,
both
tied
by
‘POSTA
AEREA-Crociera
Italia_Brasile—ROMA-15 Dec. 1930’ c.d.s. Cover bears signatures of the 18 Pilots & shows arrival c.d.s. on front. Highly popular airmail cover with the 7.70 stamp (20,000 printed), Very
Fine. Sassone A25; €2 500 (3 070 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
703
)
707
rate, both stamps showing minimal rust spot on a few perforations & both tied by ‘POSTA AEREA-Crociera Italia Brasile—ROMA-15 Dec. 1930’ c.d.s. Cover bears signatures of
the 18 Pilots & shows arrival c.d.s. on front. A highly popular airmail cover with the 7.70 stamp (20,000 printed), Very Fine.
Sassone A25; €3 000 (3 690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
704
)
ITALY, 1934 (Nov. 9), Rome to Mogadiscio Flight, card, attractive franking, with Rome and Tobruk postmarks, Very Fine.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
705
708
H
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, Postage Due, 1944, G.N.R.
overprinted set, with 5 Lira stamp, type I, with inverted
“Brescia” print. Scarce set, H.Avi certificate. Sassone 47/I-57/I;
€3 000 (3 690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, 1944, 3 covers bearing complete sets of the War Propaganda issues, 25c overprint in
black & 30,50c overprint “CARMINIO LILLACEO”, all tied by
“Firenze No.7 10-5-44 -Via del Corso” and with arrival c.d.s.
Sassone PG37-48; €24 750 (30 430 CHF).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
709
Italian Social Republic
)
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, 1944, registered & insured legal size cover, franked with 50 Lire overprinted in “LILLA”, tied
by “Firenze No. 7—23-3 44-Via del Corso” c.d.s. with arrival
c.d.s. Nice single franking with this rare stamp (only 800
printed), Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 500; €24 000 (29 500
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 500 CHF.
3,500 CHF
)
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, 1944, 3 covers bearing complete sets of the War Propaganda issues, 25c overprint in
black & 30,50c in “LILLA”, all tied by “Firenze No.7 10-5-44 -Via
del Corso” and with arrival c.d.s. Sassone PG37-40 +
PG41/I-48/I; €19 800 (24 340 CHF).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Italy from 1945
710
706
)
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, 1944, registered & insured legal size cover, franked with 50 Lire overprinted in “CARMINIO
LILLACEO”, tied by “Firenze No. 7—23-3 44-Via del Corso”
c.d.s. with arrival c.d.s. Nice single franking with this rare stamp
(only 450 printed), Dr. Avi certificate. Sassone 500/I; €33 000
(40 570 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
102
HH
ITALY, 1945-48, “Democratica” set, ITALY,1945-48.
“Democratica” never hinged set. Cert. Sass. 543/65 Cat. €
1.350, o.g., never hinged, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 543-565;
€1 350 (1 660 CHF).
Est. 350 - 600 CHF.
350 CHF
711
H
ITALY, Parcel Post, 1946-54, 300L brown carmine, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 79 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 300 CHF.
300 CHF
Western Europe
Start CHF
712
702
)
ITALY, 1961 (Apr. 3), Pres. Gronchi Visit to Peru, registered
and flown FDC from Livorno to Peru, franked with the set of
three; originally the error 205L rose (“Gronchi Rosa”) was covered by the 205L gray, consequently lifted and replaced (the error is unused, without gum), with Lima, Peru (April 7) arrival
postmark, returned back to Livorno, with June 21, 1961 postmark, a scarce usage, Very Fine, with Chiavarello certificate
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
713
HH
ITALY: ANGLO-AMERICAN OCCUPATION, 1943, complete
set, unfolded, all with inscription and plate markings in the sheet
margin, sheets of 100, o.g., never hinged, Superb, rarely offered. Sassone 1-9; €4 000 (4 920 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
703
Ex 705
714
)
ITALY: VENEZIA GIULIA - United States, 1947, registered air
mail cover to New York, franked with Democratica block of
four 100 Lira tied by “TRIESTE CORRISP. E PACC./ ACCETT.
RACCOM” c.d.s., reverse bears New York arrival. Very scarce
usage of this stamp, Fine, Sismondo certificate. Sassone 21
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
715
711
H
ITALY: TRIESTE ZONE A, 1950, Trieste Fair, overprinted
only on sheet margin, position 47, Very Fine, with Joe Bush
certificate. Sassone 81d (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
716
715
HH
ITALY: TRIESTE ZONE A, Parcel Post, 1954, 1000L ultramarine, left margin pair, o.g., never hinged, Eichele certificate
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
716
103
Second Session
717
H
ITALY: TRIESTE ZONE A, 1947-54, unmounted mint collection on exhibition pages, including Postage Due and Parcel
Post stamps, with certificate for good issues. Many varieties,
displaced-inverted, gutter pairs with “NATALE TRIESTINO”
overprint, multiples with labels etc not counted. Sassone €8
000+ (9 840 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Local Issues
722
718
HH
ITALY: ATLANTIC BASE AT BORDEAUX, 1943, 50c War Propaganda, double overprint, one inverted, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, E. Diena, Raybaudi certificates, a rare stamp in perfect
condition. Sassone 20a; €9 750 (11 990 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 500 CHF.
1,800 CHF
)
ITALY: ATLANTIC BASE AT BORDEAUX, 1944, “Imperiale”
issue, 5c, 1c, 15c, 25c, 30c and 50c, set of six, tied by “Forze
Subacquee Italiane in Atlantico” 18.3.44 c.d.s. on corresponding 25c green stationery lettersheet, addressed to Genova, with
red “A,” handstamp; also two-line “Comando Superiore Forze
Subacquee in Atlantico Feldpost N. 28986" handstamp, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
723
)
ITALY: ATLANTIC BASE AT BORDEAUX, 1944, “Imperiale”
issue, 15c and 50c, tied by “Forze Subacquee Italiane in
Atlantico” 16.2.44 c.d.s. on cover to Genova, with censor seal at
left, handstamped by “Verificato Per Censura” on both sides,
also arrival postmark, rare cover, Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
724
SHH
ITALY: CAMPIONE, 1944, Arms issue with “SAGGIO”
(specimen) overprints, marginal singles, o.g., never hinged,
Avi certificate. Sassone 47/I-51/I; €1 375 (1 690 CHF).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
719
HH
725
ITALY: ATLANTIC BASE AT BORDEAUX, 1943, 30c War Propaganda, double overprint, one inverted, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, Raybaudi certificate, a very rare stamp. Sassone 18a;
€18 000 (22 130 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 5 000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
726
720
)
ITALY: ATLANTIC BASE AT BORDEAUX, 1943, 10c and 20c,
used in combination with unoverprinted 15c, 25c, 30c, tied by
“Forze Subacquee Italiane in Atlantico” 10.3.44 c.d.s. on cover
to Genova, with red “Verificato Per Censura” handstamp and
“Lavagna Genova” arrival postmark on back, Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
721
ITALY: ATLANTIC BASE AT BORDEAUX, 1943, 20c and 25c,
used in combination with unoverprinted 5c and 50c, tied by blue
“Com.Sup. FF.Subaco. Italiane in Atlantico” 17.11.44 c.d.s. on
cover to Genova, with “Verificato Per Censura” handstamp and
“Lavagna Genova” 26.11 arrival postmark on back, Fine
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
104
H
ITALY: POLISH ARMY CORPS, 1945, souvenir sheet, uncut
pair variety, without gum as issued, rare. Sassone 1Aa; €4 500
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
WWI Occupation Issues
727
)
)
ITALY: CAMPIONE, 1944 (May 20), First Day Cover of the
scarce perf. issue, sent to Lugano with Bissone arrival c.d.s.
on reverse. Sas SBK 900 SFr. SBK 1A/5A (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
HH
ITALY: TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE, 1918, Bolzano provisional
set, o.g., never hinged, rare appearance, Superb, SBPV Avi
certificate. Sassone BZ3/1-9; €7 700 (9 470 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
728
m
ITALY: TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE, 1918, Bolzano provisional
set, all cancelled by Bolzano c.d.s., Superb. Sassone
BZ3/36-44; €5 900 (7 250 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Western Europe
Start CHF
729
Start CHF
HH
731
ITALY: VENEZIA GIULIA, 1918, 2Kr blue, with misplaced
overprint to the right, o.g., never hinged, Superb, SBPV Avi
certificate. Sassone 15/Igrca; €2 400 (2 950 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
730
HH
732
ITALY: MERANO, 1918, 10h black on ultramarine, o.g., never
hinged, large margins all around, extremely rare in this condition, Superb, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 3; €9 000 (11 060 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
720
s
ITALY: MERANO, 1918, 10h black on brick red, “KFMSCHT”
for “KFMSCHTFT”, used on piece, Fine, Giusti certificate,
scarce. Sassone 8c; €2 250 (2 770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
H
ITALY: MERANO, 1918, 10h black on orange, tête-bêche,
vertical pair, without gum as issued, very fresh color, attractive.
Sassone 8d. Michel 6bK (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
721
723
725
Ex 727
726
Ex 728
730
729
731
105
732
Second Session
733
HH
736
ITALY: FIUME, 1918, “FIUME” machine overprint on 10Kr
Hungary Parliament issue, o.g., never hinged, Superb, E.
Diena certificate, rare. Sassone 21; €19 500 (23 970 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 6 000 - 8 000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
HH
ITALIAN
OCCUPATION
OF
LUBIANA,
1941,
“R.Commissariato” type b overprint on 10din King Peter
small format, o.g., never hinged, Superb, Raybaudi certificate,
very rare. Sassone 33b; €18 000 (22 130 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 6 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
737
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LUBIANA, Airmail, 1941, 50din.
with inverted overprint, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, scarce.
Sassone 10c; €1 800 (2 210 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
738
734
s
ITALY: FIUME, 1919, 25c blue, used on piece with complete
c.d.s. of Military Post, SBPV Avi and Colla certificates. Sassone
57; €5 500 (6 760 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
WWII Occupation Issues
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LUBIANA, Airmail, 1941, 40din,
SLOVEN for SLOVENI, at right in horizontal pair with normal,
only one in sheet, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Caffaz certificate, very rare - only 14 pairs with this variety reported. Sassone
9b (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
739
)
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LUBIANA, 1942, two uprated
stationery cards (one registered) sent from Ljubljana and
Novo Mesto showing different censor marks. Attractive pair.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
737
735
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LUBIANA, 1941, all issues complete, o.g., never hinged, Superb, all stamps are with certificate.
Sassone €18 000 (22 130 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6 000 - 7 000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
Only 246 complete sets of all Lubiana occupation issues exist.
738
106
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
743
740
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF CEPHALONIA AND ITHACA,
1941, 10+10d orange, inverted overprint, horizontal pair,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed Diena, Mondolfo etc.
Sassone 8d (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
744
741
s
1941, King George, 100d carmine, used on piece, Very Fine,
signed Diena, Mondolfo, only a few exist. Sassone 39 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
s
m
Postage Due, 1941, 80L brown violet, used, Very Fine, signed
Mondolfo, very rare. Sassone 4 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
745
742
m
Postage Due, 1941, 50L brown violet, used, Very Fine, signed
Raybaudi, Mondolfo etc., very rare. Sassone 3 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
m
Postage Due, 1941, 1d blue, used, Very Fine, signed
Raybaudi, Mondolfo etc., very rare. Sassone 5 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
Postage Due, 1941, 10L rose, used on piece, used on piece,
Very Fine, signed Mondolfo, Raybaudi, Diena etc., very rare.
Sassone 2 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
107
Second Session
Start CHF
746
Start CHF
m
Postage Due, 1941, 15d brown rose, ITALIAN OCCUPATION
OF IONIAN ISLANDS, 1941 15d brown rose, used, v.f., used,
Very Fine, signed Mondolfo, very rare. Sassone 9 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
747
m
749
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF ITHACA, 1941, Social Welfare,
50L green, used, Very Fine, signed Diena, Raybaudi,
Mondolfo. Sassone 18 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
748
s
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF ITHACA, Postage Due, 1941,
1+1d blue, bottom sheet margin horizontal pair, cancelled on
piece by Ithaca 11.VII.41 postmark, Very Fine, signed
Raybaudi, Mondolfo, Gazzi etc., rare. Sassone 4 (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
108
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF ZANTE, Airmail, 1941, violet
overprint on Greek 1d, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh,
Very Fine, signed Renato Mondolfo, with 1961 Alberto Diena
certificate, a rarity, only 5 (!) examples of this value recorded.
Sassone 1 (Photo).
Est. 20 000 - 24 000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
754
H
ITALY: CROATIAN OCCUPATION, 1944, Sebenico
(Shibenik) provisional issue with hand overprints, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Very Fine, rarely offered stamps of this elusive issue.
Est. 400 - 450 CHF.
400 CHF
755
750
s
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF ZANTE, 1941, 30d red brown,
used with additional franking on piece (11.5), Very Fine, rare.
Sassone 19 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
ITALY: CROATIAN OCCUPATION, 1944, Spalato (Split) provisional issue, o.g., never hinged, Superb, Raybaudi certificate, only 231 sets were overprinted. Sassone 6-22.
Est. 1 200 - 1 300 CHF.
1,200 CHF
Italian Offices Abroad
751
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF FIUME/KUPA, 1941, 5c-50c regular issues, also 25c, 50c and 75c Hitler/Mussolini stamps,
o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
756
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN THE LEVANT, 1874, Victor Emmanuel
II, 5c slate green, lower right corner unaltered, position 82, part
o.g., fairly well centered, Fine, with 1981 Diena certificate, a
rare stamp. Sassone 3b (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
752
H
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF FIUME/KUPA, 1941, 25p-5.50d,
violet surcharge, set of eight, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F., with
1997 Raybaudi certificate, only 100 sets issued. Sassone 42-49
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
757
753
HHr
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF MONTENEGRO, 1942, overprints on Jugoslavia, 1d-16d complete, set of 9, blocks of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone S.8; €2 600 (3 200
CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
II, 10c ocher, large part o.g., SBPV Avi certificate, rare.
Sassone 4d; €38 000 (46 720 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6 000 - 8 000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
109
Second Session
760
761
758
762
765
763
764
Ex 766
767
771
768
Ex 770
110
Western Europe
Start CHF
758
HH/Hr
II, 10c blue, block of 4, full o.g., never hinged at bottom, signed
Bolaffi. Sassone 10; €2 750 (3 380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Start CHF
764
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN ALBANIA - United States, 1920, cover
sent from a member of American mission at Korytza to
Boston, correctly franked with 25c Italian stamp tied by very
rare “’POSTE ITALIANE*LIASCOVIKI(ALBANIA) 19.4.20"
c.d.s. Letter was censored at Argirocastro. Very rare appearance of Italian P.O. Liascoviki c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
765
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CONSTANTINOPLE, 1908, Victor Emmanuel III, 4pi on 1L, o.g., lightly hinged, usual centering, Fine,
with 2006 Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 13 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
766
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CONSTANTINOPLE, 1921, fifth issue
surcharged with new values, o.g., never hinged, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 28-32; €1 450 (1 780 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
767
759
HHr
ITALIAN OFFICES IN THE LEVANT, 1882, Humbert I, 5c
green, corner margin block of 4 with plate number “1", o.g.,
never hinged, exceptional item rarely offered, Bottacchi certificate. Sassone 12 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
760
)
ITALIAN MILITARY POST IN ALBANIA, 1917, registered letter to Torino, franked with mixed 5c, 15c, 20c mixed issues for
Italy in combination with LEVANT surcharge 1Pi on 25c
ESPRESSO issue. ALl tied by “POSTA MILITARE * TRUPPE
OCCUPAZIONE 2" c.d.s. alongside straight line censor mark.
Censor label and on reverse censor No7 handstamp. Rare usage of overprinted Espresso stamp (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
761
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN ALBANIA, 1918, cover to Milano,
franked with 2x10c Italian stamp, tied by American type of cancellation “BASE NAVALE * S. QUARANTA 4 AUG.1918" c.d.s.
in violet. Alongside censor mark ”COMANDO BASE
NAVALE/SANTI QUARANTA /VERIFICATO PER CENSURA"
applied at the back as well. Milano arrival. Rare appearance
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
762
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN ALBANIA, 1918, military card, tied by
oval tied by Valona Naval base cachet (light strike as usual for
this handstamp) sent to Milano. Censored by Naval Military authorities at Valona base. Scarce (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
763
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN ALBANIA - Switzerland, 1918, registered cover, franked with 50c Italian stamp, tied by “POSTE
ITALIANE*PREMETI 16.4.18" c.d.s. Letter was posted via
Milano transit on reverse, and arrival Bern c.d.s. Scarce usage
of Premeti Italian P.O. c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
mr
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CONSTANTINOPLE, Postage Due,
1922, 10c, 30c, 60c and 1L, blocks of 4, each with a central
control stamp, used, Fine. Sassone 1-4 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
768
s
ITALIAN OFFICES IN EGYPT, 1863, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c
bistre, on a piece cancelled by ALESSANDRIA D’
EGITTO/POSTE ITALIANE c.d.s., E.Diena certificate, extremely rare usage of this stamp from P.O. at Alexandria.
Sassone 1f (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
769
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN EGYPT, 1864-78, an interesting selection of 24 covers, in a cover album showing variety of postal
rates from Alexandria, Cairo, Mansura, Damanhour & Constantinople with some better frankings and destinations. Worth inspection, generally Fine.
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
770
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN EGYPT, 1864-80, exciting selection, of
covers (4), fronts (5) and pieces (4) showing variety of franking,
rates and destinations. Unusual assembly needs to be inspected (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
771
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN EGYPT - France, 1870, cover sent
from Port Said to Marseille, franked with Egypt 2x1Pi Sphinx
paying double rate letter fee, tied by “V.R. POSTE
EGIZIANE*PORTO_SAID”. Letter was sent via French P.O. at
Alexandria where 2x40c perforated Empire stamps was applied, tied by “5080" numerals, with Alexandria departure c.d.s.
alongside. Front shows red maritime ”PAQ.ANG
1*MARSEILLE" c.d.s. At the back Italian “V.R.POSTE
EGIZIANE*ALESSANDRIA” transit and Marseilles arrival. Very
attractive mixed franking double rate cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
111
Second Session
772
773
774
777
775
Ex 778
Ex 781
Ex 782
779
783
785
Ex 784
112
Western Europe
Start CHF
772
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN EGYPT - Italy, 1872, cover sent from
Cairo to Naples, franked with 2x20para Spinx tied by very light
“V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE * CAIRO”. Additionally franked with
40c. rose tied by numeral “234" cancel with ”ALESSANDRIA
D’EGITTO*POSTE ITALIANE" c.d.s. alongside. Red Naples
arrival on reverse. Scarce mixed franking, unusual usage of 20
para, stain shows at the front (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
773
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN EGYPT - Italy, 1881, letter to Livorno,
franked with 5cent. overprinted ESTERO printed matter rate
(1874 1 January issue) stamped with barred numeral alongside
single circle ALESSANDRIA D EGITTO * POSTE ITALIANE
c.d.s. Reverse bears Livorno arrival c.d.s., signed Diena.
Sassone 3 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
774
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN SMYRNA - Germany, 1914 (Apr. 7),
registered cover from Smyrna to Berlin, franked with 30pa
on 15 c “Smirne”, pair 30pa on 15c (S. 2-3) and rare Levant
60pa on 30c express stamp (S.2); Apr. 12 backstamp, Very
Fine. Sassone €3 000+ (3 690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
776
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TUNISIA, 1865-96, selection of 7 covers, showing variety of frankings and destinations from the Italian P.O. at Tunisia. Viewing recommended.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
777
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TUNISIA, 1876, circular outer letter
sheet, franked with 5cent. overprinted ESTERO (1874 1 January issue), to pay printed matter rate. Stamped with dotted numeral “235” alongside double circle TUNISI * POSTE ITALIANE
c.d.s. Reverse bears Livorno arrival c.d.s., Sorani certificate.
Sassone 3 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
778
Italian Colonies
779
)
ITALIAN COLONIES, 1932 registered letter to Torino,
franked with Leonardo da Vinci 100L, general issue for all
colonies, ITALIAN COLONIES, 1932 registered letter to
Torino, franked with Leonardo da Vinci 100L, general issue for
all colonies, tied by “POSTA AEREA * TRIPOLI D’AFRICA”
c.d.s., reverse Rome transit and Torino arrival c.d.s. A. Diena
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN JERUSALEM, 1915, cover to Beirut,
franked with ten different stamps, ncluding Italy 1c, 2c, plus
10pa to 4pi values and Levant Special Delivery values, used on
back of registered cover (slightly reduced at left) from Jerusalem (22.7.14) to Beirut, with German and French Post Office arrival (28.7) postmarks, unusual; cover folded and stamps a bit
soiled, with some toning (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
775
Start CHF
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TUNISIA, 1878-1908, selection of
seven covers, six registered, also two pieces, including.
“Estero” cover from Tunisia to Germany franked with 30c, also
4pi on 1L on registered cover from Constantinople to Germany
etc., Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
780
HH
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1912-30, complete mint collection of
Dodecanese as well as the issues for individual Islands, including Airmails & post. dues all housed in a Marini album. All
560 +/- stamps are NH & F - VF. A wonderful opportunity to acquire an impressive assembly, rarely offered as such, o.g.,
never hinged. Sassone €44 000+ (54 090 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
781
H
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1930, Hydrological Congress complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. Sassone 12-20 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
782
HH/H
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1930, Hydrological Congress, 50c-10L,
four top values, o.g., first two h.r., 5L and 10L never hinged,
F.-V.F., signed Diena etc. Sassone 17-20 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
783
HH
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1934, Football (Soccer) set with air
mail, o.g., never hinged. Sassone 75-79, A34-37; €2 300 (2 830
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
784
HHr
AEGEAN ISLANDS, Airmail, 1932, Garibaldi complete,
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, some gum toning, F.-V.F.
Sassone 14-18 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
785
HH
AEGEAN ISLANDS: CARCHI, 1932, 30c Garibaldi, double
overprint, left margin single, o.g., never hinged, signed Diena,
Bolaffi. Sassone 20a; €1 500 (1 840 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
113
Second Session
Start CHF
786
Start CHF
HH
ERITREA, 1934, 2L Duke of Abruzzi, imperf. at the bottom,
bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, Superb, SBPV Avi
certificate. Sassone 217a; €5 250 (6 450 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
787
Foreign Occupation of Italian Colonies
H
ERITREA, Postage Due, 1903, 50L yellow and 100L blue,
o.g., hinge remnant, Fine. Sassone 12-13 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
788
794
H
ERITREA, Postage Due1903, 50L yellow and 100L blue,
o.g., hinge remnant, fresh, Fine. Sassone 12-13 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
789
HH
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES, 1941, unissued set of five, surcharged in black instead of red, o.g.,
never hinged, fresh, Very Fine, with 2002 Raybaudi certificate,
rare. Sassone 2/I-7/I (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 4 500 CHF.
4,000 CHF
HHr
ITALIAN EAST AFRICA, Military Franchise, 1941, red, corner margin block of 9 and marginal pair, o.g., never hinged,
rarely offered in such a good condition, Superb. Sassone 2; €13
750 (16 900 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
790
m
LIBYA, 1912-22, 5c green, without overprint, at top in vertical
pair with normal, used, Fine, rare. Sassone 3g (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
791
H
795
SOMALIA, Postage Due, 1926, 5c-10L, complete set, o.g.,
mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. Sassone 41-51.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
792
HH
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES, 1941, surcharges, unissued set of nine, surcharged in red or black,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed Diena. Sassone 1-9
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HH
TRIPOLITANIA, Airmail, 1933, 12L Zeppelin, imperf. at the
right margin, o.g., never hinged, Superb, SBPV Avi certificate,
a rare & elusive variety. Sassone 25a; €9 750 (11 990 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
796
793
H
TRIPOLITANIA, Postage Due, 1924, complete set of six,
o.g., Fine, scarce. Sassone 1-6 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
114
HH
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES, 1941,
2L-50L unissued surcharges, nine different values, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F., signed Diena. Sassone 11-17, 19-20
(Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
Western Europe
Start CHF
797
)
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES, M.E.F. United States, 1946 (Dec. 21), registered cover from
Rhodes to New York, franked with corner marginal M.E.F.
complete set overprinted stamps (1943-47 issue) up to 2/6s.
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
798
HH
FRENCH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES: FEZZAN,
Airmail, 1943, 50c brown, o.g., never hinged, Superb, signed
Avi. Yvert 1.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
799
786
Ex 787
P
FRENCH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES: FEZZAN,
Airmail, 1948, 200Fr sunken die proof, signed by engraver,
not adopted design. Scarce.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
800
P
FRENCH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES:
GHADAMES, 1949, 4Fr sunken die proof, signed by the engraver, not adopted design. Scarce.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Ex 788
San Marino
801
793
790
m
SAN MARINO, 1882, Arms issue, used, Fine, Raybaudi certificate for 1 Lira stamp, rare. Sassone 12-22; €2 250 (2 770 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
802
HH
797
SAN MARINO, 1894, Arms, 1L light blue, right margin single,
o.g., never hinged, Superb, SBPV Avi certificate. Sassone 31;
€5 500 (6 760 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
803
H
SAN MARINO, 1903, Mt. Titano, 2L violet, o.g., lightly hinged,
Very Fine, signed Diena. Sassone 44 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
804
Ex 801
HH
SAN MARINO, Airmail, 1947, Roosevelt, 6L on 5L, printing
error, pane of 40, left block of 10 with double surcharge, one albino, o.g., never hinged, unlisted variety, F.-V.F. Sassone 71
var.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
803
115
Second Session
Ex 807
Ex 806
805
813
Ex 809
817
816
815
820
116
Western Europe
Start CHF
Vatican
805
m
VATICAN, 1934, Provisional Surcharges, 40c-3.70L complete, originally used, Sorani certificate. Sassone 35-40; €2 000
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
806
HHr
VATICAN, Airmail, 1948, Archangel & Tobias complete, corner margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Sassone
16-17 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
807
HH
VATICAN, Airmail, 1948, Archangel & Tobias complete, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F. Sassone 16-17; €700 (860 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
808
812
)
VATICAN, 1929, registered letter, with nice mixed multiple
franking of “Conciliazione” issue. Nice and attractive.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
813
)
VATICAN - Germany, 1935, registered air mail cover to Hamburg, bearing mixed franking of “ Giuridico” issue and four values of SEGNATASSE overprint. Very scarce combination.
Hamburg arrival on reverse (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
814
)
VATICAN, 1935, registered cover, franked with 11 values of
Juridical Congress issue in combination with 1933 issue. Very
colorful combination cover.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Liechtenstein
mr
VATICAN, Airmail, 1948, Archangel & Tobias complete,
blocks of 4, used on piece, cancelled 11.Feb.49, scarce multiple, Superb. Sassone 16-17; €2 500 (3 070 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
809
Start CHF
815
H
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1915, 25h Prince Johann II, dark blue,
thin unsurfaced paper, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, signed
Oertel. Michel 3 y a. Zumstein 3y (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
HH
VATICAN, Airmail, 1949-51, UPU and Gratianus complete,
o.g., never hinged, Superb, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 18-21;
€670 (820 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
816
H
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1934, Vaduz Exhibition souvenir sheet,
o.g., lightly hinged, slight crease at top, otherwise Very Fine.
Michel Block 1. Zumstein 104 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
817
m
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1934, Vaduz Exhibition souvenir sheet,
used with exhibition commemorative c.d.s. dated 1.X.34, Superb, Marxer certificate. Michel Block 1. Zumstein 104 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
818
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1951, Princely Family, 2fr-3fr complete,
both perfs, o.g., never hinged, perfect quality. SBK
248A,B-249A,B; 2 430 SFr.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
819
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1955, Prince and Princess, 2fr-3fr complete, miniature sheets of 9, o.g., never hinged, 2Fr sheet left
margin gum bend. Michel 332-333. SBK 276-277; 3 750 SFr.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
810
S
VATICAN, Postage Due, 1931, Surcharged Issue, 2 unissued values, o.g., lightly hinged, Superb, H. Avi certificate, very
rare stamps. Sassone P5, P6A; €28 000 (34 420 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
811
HH/H
VATICAN, 1929-2001, complete collection of the period,
mostly NH, however a few hinged and the Provisionals & Juridical sets are used, the former with certificate. Very clean and attractive assembly, Raybaudi cert.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
820
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, Postage Due, 1920, 10h rose red, perf
11½, o.g., never hinged, Superb, Hunziker certificate. Zumstein
2c (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
821
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1960s-80s, modern period issues, in
sheets (Cronen Mantel including), some postage due,
EUROPA sheets on FDCs. All housed in red sheet-book. Good
dealer accumulation. Complete stock list enclosed. SBK 9 000
SFr (Owner’s).
Est. 250 - 400 CHF.
250 CHF
117
Second Session
822
823
825
826
827
831
828
833
834
118
Western Europe
Start CHF
Luxembourg
822
m
LUXEMBOURG, 1863, Arms (Frankfurt Print), 1c buff, neat
“Dierkirch” c.d.s., margins all around, Very Fine, pencil signed
on reverse. Michel 3 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
823
H
LUXEMBOURG - NETHERLANDS, 1940-51, European
Unity group, n.h. set and Netherlands 1940 surcharged definitive set NH. In addition cover with 5c 1852 issue. Nice lot.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
Netherlands Colonies
825
830
P
)
PORTUGUESE COLONIES: HORTA - Hungary, 1901, registered cover to Budapest, franked by 150r & 180r,1897 issue,
tied by Est. Teleg. Postal HORTA c.d.s., via Lisbon with Budapest arr c.d.s., scarce, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
831
m
LUXEMBOURG, 1859, Arms (Frankfurt Print), 40c red orange, light c.d.s., large margins all around, fresh, Very Fine,
signed Sorani. Michel 11 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
824
Start CHF
)
PORTUGUESE COLONIES: KIONGA, 1916, surcharges, set
of four, cancelled by Mozambique/Kionga c.d.s. on unaddressed cover, headed “Vortman Sattler Pflanzungen Gmbh,
Likawaya, Post Lindi” (German East Africa), F.-V.F. Scott 1-4
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
832
)
PORTUGUESE COLONIES: PONTA DELGADA - France,
1894, registered cover, franked by 75r. rose & 200r blue (Scott
7a, 11) both perf. 12½, with Lisboa transit c.d.s., Bordeaux arrival c.d.s. Also a printed matter cover from Funchal to France
franked by 189710r. green. Both very attractive covers, Very
Fine.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
NETHERLANDS COLONIES: SURINAM, 1945, 2c and 2½c
large die proofs, card mounted, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Spain and Colonies
833
826
)
NETHERLANDS COLONIES: SURINAM - Netherlands,
1849, envelope from Batavia to Rotterdam, bearing BATAVIA
datestamp at the front in blue, alongside “100" charge mark in
manuscript. Reverse shows British P.O. at Alexandria and
MALTA quarantine station handstamp ”PURIFIE AT
LAZARET/MALTE" arrival Rotterdam in red c.d.s. Exhibition
quality (Photo).
Est. 300 - 450 CHF.
300 CHF
Portugal and Colonies
827
P
PORTUGAL, 1955, Kings, four imperf. and gummed small
die proofs, 10c, 50c, 1.50e and 2e, o.g., never hinged, few minor wrinkles, F.-V.F. Scott 804//811 vars. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
828
P
PORTUGAL, 1962, 1e Europa, imperf. plate proof, with dark
blue color displaced and inverted, Very Fine, with Alex
Rendon certificate. Scott 895 var. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
829
)
PORTUGUESE COLONIES: ANGOLA, 1910, registered
cover to Nossi-Bé Islands, Madagascar, bearing 1898 provisional 50/65 15r. Provisorio overprint, along with 10 & 25r of
1905 issue all tied by Benguella date stamp, via Lor. Marques
with Tamatave arrival c.d.s. Plus an unsealed cover to Germany, with CERES franking 5,10,85,1.80 all tied by
“DEUTSCHE SEEPOST-OST AFRIKA LINIE-11-10-36" (2 covers), Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
HH
SPAIN, Airmail, 1938, 5p on 1p U.S. Constitution, imperf,
pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed Roig etc., with 2006
CEM certificate. Edifil 765s (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
834
H
SPAIN, Airmail, 1938, 5p on 1p U.S. Constitution, imperf
vertically, horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, signed
Roig etc. Edifil 765sv (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
835
H
SPAIN, 1852-1901, large stock card, with selection of Queen
Isabella II (17) various issues mainly used, “Espana” issue (two
blocks of four n.h.), King Amadeo (5) hinged with original gum,
Mural Crown in mint blocks of four(5), King Alonso II v.f. 10p vermilion, King Alfonso XIII v.f lightly hinged 4P. A useful lot. Edifil
15//216; €2 100+ (2 580 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
836
(H)r
SPANISH ANDORRA, 1875, Arms, 5c-10p, unissued set of
twelve, imperf., sheet margin blocks of 4, unused without gum,
Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
837
)
SPANISH CUBA - France, 1879 cover, franked with vertical
pair 25c ultramarine 1879 issue (Sc 85), prepaying the UPU letter rate to France, and all tied by segmented cork cancels. Front
shows CORREOS/HAVANA datestamp, and reverse bears
BORDEAUX arrival c.d.s.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
119
Second Session
843
838
844
846
847
845
848
849
850
851
120
Western Europe
Start CHF
838
)
SPANISH CUBA - Spain, 1897, illustrated patriotic envelope, during Spanish American war, unfranked sent to Malaga,
front shows oval military cachet alongside to Placetas blue despatch c.d.s. On reverse Malaga arrival c.d.s. Very attractive
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
839
Start CHF
Switzerland
)
SPANISH CUBA - Spain, 1897, military envelope, during
Spanish American war, unfranked sent Yaguajay to Malaga,
oval military cachet, Malaga arrival c.d.s. Scarce.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
843
H
SWITZERLAND, Geneva, 1843, “Double Geneva”, 10c
black on yellow green, horizontal pair, unused with full original
gum, previously hinged, with handstamped markings and pencil signed, with 2004 Alain von der Weid certificate (neuf et
gomme d’origine, timbre largement margé tout autour, cette
émission est rare avec gomme, assez frais de couleur, papier
sans défaut et en normal état de conservation et sans défaut),
also with 2013 Marchand certificate (“the stamp has a slightly
faded color, possibly due to some chemical alteration. The gum
also cannot be guaranteed to be original. So far with wide margins and in good condition.”). Zumstein 3 (Photo).
Est. 30 000 - 40 000 CHF.
30,000 CHF
844
m
SWITZERLAND, 1852, Rayon III, 15rp vermilion, large numerals, three copies cancelled in black, red and in blue grids,
last one on piece, each with margins all around, first with minute
thinning, otherwise Very Fine, signed Bolaffi etc. Zumstein 20
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
845
m
SWITZERLAND, 1854-62, Sitting Helvetia (“Strubel”), 5rp
red brown, 5rp pale yellow brown and two 5rp brown, used,
each with margins all around. Zumstein 22A, 22B, 22G (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
846
840
)
SPANISH PHILIPPINES - Belgium, 1881, UPU surcharge
3c/50m sent from Manila to Anvers, Manila dispatch
datestamp,
alongside
French
paquebot
octagonal
‘COL.ESPAG./FR.LIGNE N no10’ (Salles 1937) and Modane a
Paris transit c.d.s.both in red, along Anvers arrival c.d.s., all on
front Extremely rare commercial usage of this postal stationery,
with Fr. Paquebot c.d.s., Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
841
842
SWITZERLAND, 1862-63, Sitting Helvetia, 1fr gold, with
broken frame line at the top left, used, fresh color, unusual variety, Very Fine, Hermann certificate. Zumstein 36 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
847
)
SPANISH PUERTO RICO - France, 1895 cover, franked with
1c yellow brown, 2c brown violet, and 5c yellow green Alfonso
XIII issue (Sc 95,99,111), prepaying the UPU letter rate to
France, and all tied by PONCE/PUERTO-RICO datestamps.
Front shows blue PARIS/ETRANGER arrival datestamp, and
reverse bears ADMON. CENTRAL/PUERTO-RICO transit.
Scarce franking on a lovely transatlantic cover, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
m
SWITZERLAND, 1881, Sitting Helvetia on granite paper, 40c
gray, used ZUERICH c.d.s., fresh, at the top right small perf
blur, Fine, Zumstein certificate, rare stamp. Zumstein 50
(Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
)
SPANISH PHILIPPINES, 1881-1945, very attractive postal
history group, including covers(10) and early stationery
cards(3) sent abroad showing various postal routing. Nice air
mail covers (13 items), F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
m
848
m
SWITZERLAND, 1882, Standing Helvetia, 40c gray, perf 9½,
large numerals, wide control mark, “ROTHKREUZ 31.XII.89"
c.d.s., fresh color, Hermann certificate. Zumstein 69B (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
849
HH
SWITZERLAND, 1900, U.P.U., 5c-15c complete, Plate III
(re-engraved), o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Zumstein 77C-79C.
SBK 2 400 SFr (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
850
HHr
SWITZERLAND, 1900, U.P.U., 25c blue, Plate III (re-engraved), block of 4, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, F.-V.F.,
with 1986 Robineau certificate. Zumstein 79C (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 400 CHF.
2,000 CHF
851
HHr
SWITZERLAND, 1914, Rütli, 5fr deep ultramarine, corner
marginal block of 4 and single, o.g., stamps never hinged, very
fresh colors, single with shiny gum, Superb. Zumstein 130
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
121
Second Session
Ex 853
854
852
855
856
Ex858
862
122
Western Europe
Start CHF
852
HH
SWITZERLAND, 1924, Arms and Schield, 90c-2fr complete,
granite paper, corner margin singles, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Zumstein 163-166. SBK 660 SFr (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
853
m
SWITZERLAND, 1945, PAX complete, used, Fine. Zumstein
262-274 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
854
HH
SWITZERLAND, 1912, Pro Juventute Forerunners complete, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Zumstein 1-III. SBK 1 500
SFr (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
855
m
SWITZERLAND, 1940, Pro Patria souvenir sheet, cancelled
by RUVIGLIANA/TICINO 30.VIII.40 c.d.s., Very Fine, signed
Liniger & with certificate. Zumstein 12. SBK 1 100 SFr (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
856
HH
SWITZERLAND, 1934, NABA souvenir sheet, o.g., never
hinged, Superb. Zumstein WIII 1. SBK 1 450 SFr (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Start CHF
859
860
H
SWITZERLAND, League of Nations, 1925, 1.20fr brown
rose & red on rose, “HFLVETIA” at the top tablet, o.g., lightly
hinged, rare appearance, Fine, Walter Abt & Renon certificates.
Zumstein 24 Pfl; 10 000 SFr (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
858
HHr
SWITZERLAND, U.N. European Office, 1950, Landscapes
and Historical issue, 5c-10fr complete, sheet corner margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein 1-20
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
H
SWITZERLAND, 1907-63, advanced collection, n.h. and
used blocks of four, pairs, multiples and single stamps, with very
strong air mail issues section housed in two albums. Interesting
section of Helvetia 1908 type with many blocks of four mint and
used, William Tell 1914 type study. Highly desirable lot, needs
careful examination. High catalog value.
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
861
HH/H
SWITZERLAND, 1908-70, tête-bêche issues, BIELLA album
well filled with tête-bêche pairs, se-tenant prints, multiples,
booklet panes, gutter pairs with both size of holes in the middle,
most if not all unmounted mint condition. Many key items represented, some in duplication. Viewing recommended. SBK 14
000 SFr.
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
862
857
H
SWITZERLAND, 1850-1973, old fashioned accumulation,
unmounted mint, mint, used stamps in singles, pairs, blocks of
four, multiples. Strong tete-beche section with pairs and gutter-pairs. Early covers, stationery and FDC all nicely sorted on
presentation cards starting from early period, covering very well
Helvetia issues, with strong 1930-1945 section, Air mail issues,
Souvenir sheets, Officials, Postage due issues, Pro Patria
1952-73, Pro Juventute issues 1913-73, League of Nations and
other relative issues, United Nations Geneva office, Campione
sets and covers. Owner old Zumstein catalog valuation well
over 38,000 CHF. Needs careful examination. An exciting treasure trove in a large carton.
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
HH/Hr
SWITZERLAND, Pro Juventute, 1912-67, complete collection, in blocks of 4, including the Forerunners, all never hinged
except 1912 set, Brown- a first hinge on the top 2, Green & Red
‘Anno di Sole’ have first hinge on top left stamp of each block,
others perfect NH. An extremely Fresh set all presented in special Biella album, originally purchased in 1969. Rare opportunity. SBK 12 000+ SFr (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
863
H/m
SWITZERLAND, 1918-50, useful lot of n.h. and used
stamps, including Refuges issue, early air mail, official stamps
block of four, NABA, 1940 souvenir sheet, one cover. SBK. Refuges 1-8 used, Officials 9-15 with certificate, 65-75, Travail
63-83, air F3-F13z, Block W1 (gum bend on right), W11, B8-11,
B12 (hinged), 163-66. Zumstein 6 000 SFr.
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
864
H
SWITZERLAND, 1923-80, small estate balance, comprising
of 1923 Pro Juventute set in blocks of 4 with central cancels
(SBK cat. 965.-CHF) several PTT sheets & covers 1960/80’s
along with modern issues of Swiss UN in sheets1955-60 (cat
900.- CHF) and a varied group of blocks etc. with (1100.- +CHF
Face value). Additionally 10 couple. sheets of Italy 1952
Alpinisti Sass. 698 (cat €750.-) along with a variety of other stuff.
A useful accumulation.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
123
Second Session
Start CHF
865
H
SWITZERLAND, 2000-04, nice accumulation of modern
scarce stamps, including NABA 2000 sheets, unmounted mint
and used, plus single on FDC,— “Schweizer Holz” stamps unmounted mint (6), used (2) and FDC(2). Zumstein 900 SFr.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
866
)
SWITZERLAND, Geneva, 1847 letter, franked with 5c (margins good to close) tied by Geneva Rosette in association with
red “GENEVE 3 AVRIL 47"c.d.s. Stamp in very fresh color and
”Schoen u. fehlerfrei erhalten", SBPV certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
866
867
)
SWITZERLAND, 1854, Rayon II, chargé letter sent from
Zofingen, franked with 10Rp marginal pair (Mi.8II - full margin
all around) tied by RAUTE obliterator, alongside “ZOFINGEN
25 SEPT 54" c.d.s. and straight line CHARGE handstamp.
Lenzburg on reverse in blue. Very nice and fresh - exhibition
item, Marchand certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
868
)
SWITZERLAND, Ticino postal history, 1864-1920, very nice
accumulation, documents, incoming and outgoing mail from
Ticino, with variety of frankings : 1864 Strübli 15Rp on a military
society receipt, honey bee advertising covers, an exciting archive of over 70 items. Alongside very nice selection of Swiss
and other postcards (150) among them 1910 original photo of
Bleriot return from Duebendorf. All in a medium box. Viewing
recommended.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
867
869
)
SWITZERLAND, 1882, cash on delivery envelope, franked
with 15cts. yellow (1882 issue on white paper) tied by Pfaffikon
c.d.s. Unterhitau arrival on reverse, Rellstab certificate. SBK
700 SFr (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
869
870
SWITZERLAND, Lugano Aviation, 1913, Lugano-Mendrisio
flight pin, very rare appearance of this flight memorabilia pin
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
871
)
SWITZERLAND, 1934, NABA souvenir sheet, on an air mail
cover sent from Zurich to Basel. SBK 1 200 SFr (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
870
872
)
SWITZERLAND, 1934-60, very nice selection of 21 covers,
with souvenir sheets (NABA 1934 souvenir sheet noted), air
mail covers, Pro Juventute and Pro Patria FDC. Excellent quality clean group. Viewing recommended. Sieger €4 000+ (4 920
CHF).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
871
124
Western Europe
Start CHF
Start CHF
875
)
SWITZERLAND - Brazil, 1865 (Mar.), unpaid letter sent via
France and England, aboard the Royal Mail steamship
Oneida. Front shows WINTERTHUR departure c.d.s., red
SUISSE / ST LOUIS French entry, French ‘F.21’ exchange
marking, plus blue manuscript and red framed ‘430’Re-Issues
Re-Issues postage due notations. Reverse bears BASEL and
ROMANSHORN-BERN transits, plus CORREIO GERAL DA
CORTE / BRAZIL arrival c.d.s. A scarce transatlantic cover, to
an uncommon destination, Very Fine.
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
873
)
SWITZERLAND - Ceylon, 1859 (May), entire sent from
Geneva to Point de Galles, Ceylon, single letter rate of 95
Rappen paid by “Strubel” 15Rp.+2x40Rp Bern second printing,
all tied by “GENEVE 25 MAI 59" c.d.s. Letter was sent via Marseille. Rate paid to port of arrival - PP & PD markings applied.
Letter was carried via Messageries Imperiales Marseille-Alexandria and Peninsular & Oriental Line from Suez via Bombay to
Point de Galle, redirected to Colombo and marked with
”COLOMBO POST NOT PAID". Rated in Ceylon with the 1d colonial rate - assessed for mail to British Colonies. Exceptional
exhibition piece, SBPV & Eichele certificates. SBK 24D, 26C
(Photo).
Est. 12 000 - 15 000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
The only recorded letter to Ceylon.
876
877
)
)
SWITZERLAND - United States, 1874 (June) use of a 10c
postal card, via Bremen and the North German Lloyd steamship Rhein. Front shows black ‘PD’ handstamp applied by the
Swiss Post, plus red NEW YORK / PAID ALL c.d.s. applied on
arrival. The exchange of postal cards under the US-Swiss Convention was allowed as of 1 May 1874, and pre-GPU examples
sent from Switzerland to the US are very rare, approximately 10
recorded.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
878
874
)
SWITZERLAND - United States, 1870, cover from
Lausanne, 80c rate valid only August 1-19, 1870, paid by 30c
blue and 50c plum Sitting Helvetia, with Lausanne and Basel
backstamps, red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival c.d.s. on front.
Light vertical file fold, otherwise Very Fine. Est. 2,000 - 3,000
CHF Due to the Franco-Prussian War, Swiss letters to the U.S.
were routed through France for an additional 30c per 15 gram
fee. The 80c rate, valid for only 19 days, is extremely rare, and
examples of this rate were missing from even some of the most
advanced collections of the past (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND - Germany, 1890, Chargé registered cover
from Luzern to Berlin, franked with 50c Standing Helvetia,
perforation 9 x 9 ¼ (two shortened perfs) very intensive color
tied by LUZERN-KLEINSTADT c.d.s. Reverse shows Swiss
AMBULANT No20 c.d.s. and arrival handstamp, SBPV photo
certificate. Zumstein 70Ba (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
SWITZERLAND - Singapore, 1863 (April), letter sent from
St.Gallen to Singapore, Straits Settlements, via Vienna,Trieste, Alexandria & Suez. Single letter rate of 90
Rappen was paid by par of 40 Rp “Strubel”,third Bern print, in
combination with Siting Helvetia 10Rp,1862 issue, all tied by
St.Gallen c.d.s. Letter sent via Trieste - tax break 9/11 and 14
silbergroschen was converted to 47 Kreuzer (rhein-currency)
transit fee. At the back shows Austrian Lloyd charge mark 15/52
(15Kr. Trieste to Alexandria and 52Kr Alexandria - Suez - Singapore). On arrival the Kreuzer rate was converted to 1 Schilling
(red manuscript) for collection. An exceptional cover sent under
Austrian Transit Treaty to a rare destination. Despite some natural ageing faults an exceptional exhibition item, Eichele certificate. SBK 26G, 31 (Photo).
Est. 8 000 - 12 000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
876
878
125
Second Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
United Nations (Geneva)
879
European Accumulation
P
881
UNITED NATIONS: GENEVA, 1952-58, seven die proofs,
with the United Nations emblem, “U.N.Day”, “Human Rights”,
three in horizontal pairs, Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
880
H
WESTERN EUROPE, 1961-76, accumulation, complete collections of Austria, Berlin, Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein
(EUROPA sheets noted), Monaco, San Marino (strong selection of souvenir sheets), Switzerland (good range of large
sheets se-tenant and tête-bêche printed) & Vatican in unmounted mint condition plus Switzerland & Liechtenstein face
value over 1,400 + Fr. In addition over 700 covers from semi
classic to modern & USA space and mint flags sheets. High catalog value, viewing recommended.
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
P
UNITED NATIONS: GENEVA, 1952-58, three die proofs,
each with the United Nations emblem, one “U.N.Day”, another
“Human Rights”, last one, horizontal pair with “Central Hall-London”, Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Ex 880
Ex 879
883
885
886
888
887
889
126
Scandinavia
Start CHF
Start CHF
886
Scandinavia
Denmark
887
882
m
DENMARK, 1851, 2rs blue, 1st (Ferslew) printing, plate I, positions 73-74, types 5-6, horizontal pair, “1" cancels, margins all
around, small cut between stamps at top, with 1970 Svend
Gronlund and 2000 Postiljonen certificates, ex-Christian
Andersen and Dr. Gene Scott collections, rare. Facit 1 I (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
883
)
DENMARK - Belgium, 1861 cover, franked with 2s blue and
16s lilac second issue, plus 4s brown and 8s green Third Issue,
prepaying the 30s letter rate to Belgium. Stamps tied by numeral
“34" target cancels, with SJJBPSPB c.d.s. alongside. Front
shows ”P.D." handstamp plus red manuscript “5" Sgr credit,
while reverse bears HAMBURG c.d.s.’s of the Danish and
Thurn & Taxis offices, plus ANVERS arrival c.d.s. A rare and
beautiful four color franking on a cover to an uncommon destination, Very Fine. Scott 3, 6, 7, 8 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
3,000 CHF
Er
DENMARK, 1865, King Christian IX, unissued design essays in black, also bi-color in lilac and carmine and red brown
and lilac, three imperf. blocks of four, Very Fine, with photocopy
of 1987 Ludin cert (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
DENMARK - England, 1865 cover, franked with strip of three
2sk blue plus single and pair of 8sk green Royal Emblem issue,
prepaying the 30sk letter rate to England. Stamps tied by numeral “51" target cancels, with blue ODENSE c.d.s. alongside.
Front shows red ”PD" handstamp plus red LONDON / PAID arrival c.d.s., while reverse bears LUEBECK transit c.d.s. Rare
franking on a colorful cover, Very Fine. Scott 3, 8 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
888
)
DENMARK - Danish West Indies, 1876 cover, franked with
8øre, two 20øre, and bi-color issue, prepaying the 98 øre letter
rate to St. Croix via Southampton. Stamps tied by
KJOBENHAVN c.d.s.’s, and front shows red “110" centime
credit to England, red LONDON / PAID transit, plus red ”4" cents
postage due on arrival. A beautiful three color franking on a rare
cover, Very Fine. Scott 28, 31, 33 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 900 CHF.
800 CHF
889
)
DENMARK - Danish West Indies, 1880 cover, franked with
5øre and 25øre bi-color issue, underpaying the double weight
UPU letter rate to St. Croix. Stamps tied by Kjorebenhavn duplex cancels, and front shows circled “T” handstamp, manuscript “42" centime equivalent amount of prepayment, plus blue
”17" and “17 cents” postage due notations. Reverse bears ST.
THOMAS transit and CHRITIANSTED arrival c.d.s.’s. A rare
franking on an unusual underpaid UPU cover, Very Fine. Scott
27, 32 (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
884
)
DENMARK, 1851, 2 Rigsbankskilling, first (Ferslew) printing, plate I, position 68, type 4, margins all around, tied by “1" in
concentric rings on small outer folded letter used locally in Copenhagen, with footpost datestamp alongside, Very Fine, with
1999 Lasse Nielsen and 2000 Postiljonen certificates, ex-Dr.
Gene Scott collection. Facit 1 Iv2 (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
885
)
DENMARK - Germany, 1859 cover, franked with 2sk blue and
16sk gray violet 1855-57 issue, plus 4sk brown 1858 issue, prepaying the 22sk rate to Germany via the Thurn & Taxis Post.
Stamps tied by numeral “1" target cancels, with KIOBENHAVN
c.d.s. Reverse shows HAMBURG dates stamps of the Danish
and T&T offices, plus WEIMAR transit and WALLENDORF arrival c.d.s. A beautiful and rare mixed issue, three color franking,
with 2002 Nielsen certificate. Facit 3, 6, 7 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
890
)
DANISH WEST INDIES - United States, 1866, 3c rose, ample
margins to just touching in places, tied by target cancel on
cover, with St.Thomas and Christiansted 11.2.69 c.d.s. alongside, used in combination with United States 10c green (Scott’s
No.88) cancelled New York Feb.21 and sent to Roxbury, Ct,
with arrival postmark on back, an attractive mixed franking combination cover, Fine, with 1990 Alex Rendon certificate. Scott 2
(Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
127
Second Session
891
892
Ex 893
Ex 898
895
899
900
901
902
Ex 903
904
905
128
906
Scandinavia
Start CHF
891
)
DANISH WEST INDIES - Germany, 1885 use of 3c postal stationery envelope, uprated with bi-color 7c issue, all tied by ST.
THOMAS c.d.s.’s of the Danish Office. A scarce cover, Very
Fine, with 1990 Paaskesen certificate. Scott 9 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
892
)
FAROE ISLANDS, 1919, Denmark 5ø green, used in combination with diagonal half of imperf. 4ø blue, cancelled
Torshavn (14.1.19) on locally addressed cover (Denmark 88a),
small stain at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, with 1991 Nielsen
certificate, rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
893
P
GREENLAND, 1945, central vignettes only in black, six different. large die proofs on India, each with American Bank
Note Co. imprint and serial number at bottom, Very Fine, extremely rare (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
Finland
894
Start CHF
H
FINLAND, 1858-92, nice mint and used selection on a stock
card, with small pearl 10kop used with c.d.s. (Scott 2), thinned
10p red brown error of color, unused (Scott 13c), v.f. 1M violet
used, and v.f. hinged 3,50R and 7R. Nice lot (as is) with very
high catalog value.
Est. 500 - 1 000 CHF.
500 CHF
Norway
900
901
HH
FINLAND, 1973, 3m Airplane, type II on ordinary paper, o.g.,
never hinged, Superb. Michel 579xII (Photo).
Est. 120 - 150 CHF.
120 CHF
896
)
902
Iceland
897
HH
ICELAND, 1882, 3a, 5a, 20a and 50a, o.g., never hinged, very
nice and fresh, scarce in this condition, F.-V.F. Facit SKr 13 000
(1 790 CHF). Scott 15, 16, 17, 19.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
898
H
ICELAND, Airmail, 1933, “Hopflug Itala” complete, o.g., barest trace of hinge, Very Fine, signed. Facit 165-167 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
899
E
ICELAND, 1930, Parliament Millennium Issue, imperforate
essays in black, composite sheet of 16, signed by Ludwig
Heshaimer (artist), folded between stamps, marginal creases
and tears, otherwise F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
NORWAY - France, 1872 (Nov.) letter, franked with 8sk Arms
issue in combination with 3ks, 4sk Posthorn issue, single weight
letter rate to France, tied by CHRISTIANIA c.d.s. Front shows
boxed “PD” handstamp. and blue NORWEGE-ERQUELINES
French entry, while reverse bears PARIS * PASSY LES PARIS
arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
)
NORWAY, 1893-98, Nansen Exhibition, set of four “puzzle”
picture postcards, used in Switzerland, some mount toning,
otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
904
FINLAND, 1863, outer letter sheet to Friedrickshamn,
franked with a fine example of the 1860 5 kop, blue Roulette I,
cancelled only by manuscript index number “8". Alongside
Wiborg dispatch c.d.s. and ”ANK" marking. Rare stamp on
cover, all perfs intact, very attractive. Facit SKr 10 000 (1 380
CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
NORWAY - France, 1859 (Mar.) cover, franked with 2sk and
strip of three 8sk Oscar I issue, prepaying 26sk single weight
letter rate to France. Stamps tied by CHRISTIANIA c.d.s. Front
shows
red
framed
“PD”
handstamp
and
blue
NORWEGE-QUEVRIAN French entry. Reverse bears
Sandosan transit, PARIS A LA ROCHELLE arrival c.d.s. A wonderful cover, of exceptional quality (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
903
895
)
NORWAY - France, 1856 (Oct.) letter, bearing 3sk Oscar I and
4sk + 8sk pair Arms 1863 issue, prepaying the 23 sk single rate
via T&T. Endorsed “per Kronpr. Louise par les postes de Denmark et de la Tour & Taxis” showing ‘Tour T./ 3 Forbach’ in red
transit - backstamped ‘KDOPA/Lubeck’ and ‘Lubeck / TH & T’ +
Amiens arrival c.d.s. Nice mixed issue rate cover, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 1 800 - 2 200 CHF.
1,800 CHF
)
NORWAY, 1902, two Spitzbergen picture postcards, with appropriate stamps and cancellations. Nice pair (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
Sweden
905
H
SWEDEN, 1937, Stockholm Test Stamp in red brown, pane
of 90, perforated and gummed, imperf. horizontally, some wrinkles and creases, mostly Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
906
)
SWEDEN - France, 1867 cover, franked with 12ore, 24ore,
and 50ore Coat of Arms issue (Sc 8,10,12), prepaying the 86
ore double letter rate to France via the Prussian Post. Stamps
tied by STOCKHOLM cancels, and front shows oval framed
FRANCO. handstamp, plus red PRUSSE / FORBACH French
entry. Reverse bears STRALSUND / BERLIN transit, plus
PARIS / R.MONTMARTRE arrival c.d.s. A rare cover with beautiful three-color franking, with Obermuller Wilen certificate.
Scott 8,10,12 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
129
Second Session
908
910
911
912
913
914
915
916
917
918
130
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
910
)
ALBANIA, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, registered
postcard from Scutari via Italy and Friedrichshafen to
Pernambuco - Brazil, mixed franking, all proper postmarks front
and back, attractive, Very Fine. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
911
)
BELGIAN CONGO, 1935 (June 15-25), 6th South America
Flight, registered cover from Leopoldville via Berlin to
Bahia-Brazil, mixed franking, front and back with all relative
postmarks. Rare. Sieger 305 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
912
)
BULGARIA, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, registered cover from Sofia via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, franked with
colorful variety of airmail issues, all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
913
907
)
AFGHANISTAN, 1933 (Sep 30-Oct 9), 8th South America
Flight, registered cover from Eme Branche Kaboul via
Peshawar and Friedriechshafen to Buenos Aires-Argentina.
Mixed multiple franking, all proper postmarks front and back.
Rare and attractive. Sieger 235 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
908
)
AFGHANISTAN, 1933 (Sep 30-Oct 9), 8th South America
Flight, registered cover from Eme Branche Kaboul via
Peshawar and Friedriechshafen to Lima - Peru. Mixed multiple
franking, all proper postmarks front and back. Rare and attractive. Sieger 235 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
BULGARIA, 1933 (Jun 3-13), 2nd South America Flight, registered cover from Sofia via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro, with all
proper postmarks and backstamps, attractive and scarce item,
Very Fine. Sieger 214 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
914
)
DENMARK, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, registered
card from Copenhagen via Berlin to Pernambuco - Brasil,
mixed multiple franking front and back, all relevant postmarks
applied, attractive, Very Fine. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
915
)
ESTONIA, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, registered
cover from Tallinn via Berlin to Buenos Aires - Argentina, mixed
franking, all relevant postmarks front and back, attractive, Fine.
Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 450 CHF.
400 CHF
916
)
GERMANY, 1931 (July 24-31), Polar Flight, set of three used
on single cover, cancelled on board, with appropriate cachet
and Icebreaker Malyguin arrival postmark, overall toning,
F.-V.F. Sieger 119 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
917
909
)
AFGHANISTAN, 1934 (Oct 13-24), 10th South America
Flight, cover with mixed issue franking sent from Kaboul to
Pernambuco - Brasil with all proper postmarks. Very rare and
attractive cover. UNRECORDED by Sieger. Sieger 274
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1931 (Sep 18-28), 2nd South America Flight,
card from Germany with mixed Brazil franking and cover 1933
Seventh South America flight cover (small pin hole in air mail label) from London paying for printed matter rate to Brazil. Attractive pair. Sieger 129 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
918
)
GERMANY: SAAR, 1931 (July 24-31), Polar Flight, Madonna
10fr multiple franking on a cover sent from Saarbrücken to
Berlin.Shows
flight
cachet
alongside
transit
and
“BRISE-GLACE-MALYGUIN * ARCTIQUE” date stamp. Sieger
119 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
131
Second Session
920
919
922
925
927
924
930
929
928
932
931
933
934
935
132
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
919
)
GERMANY: DANZIG, 1931 (June 28), Schwaben Flight, card
to Boblingen, Very Fine. Sieger 112 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
920
)
HUNGARY, 1931 (Mar 28-30), Hungary Flight, Budapest to
Friedrichshafen cover franked with set of two overprints, appropriate markings, Very Fine. Sieger 101.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
922
926
)
LATVIA, 1932 (Sep 12-21), 6th South America Flight, card
sent from Riga to Pernambuco with all relative flight cachets. Arrival c.d.s. alongside. Sieger 177.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
GREECE, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, registered cover from Salonica to Argentina, with multiple franking of
25Dr stamps, and all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 202Ba (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
921
Start CHF
927
)
LATVIA, 1933 (July 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, cover to
Argentina, with Berlin forwarding cachet, Fine. Sieger 219
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
928
)
LATVIA, 1933 (July 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, post
card from Riga via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper postmarks and backstamps, colorful franking, minor gum stains,
F.-V.F. Sieger 219 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
HUNGARY, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, card with
Propellers 2P mixed franking sent from Budapest to
Pernambuco - Brasil with all proper postmarks front and back,
attractive card, Fine. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
929
)
LATVIA, 1933 (Sep 16-26), 7th South America Flight, card to
Brazil, franked with perforated set of four (Zeppelin etc), with
Berlin connecting cachet. Scarce, Very Fine. Sieger 232
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
930
)
LATVIA, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, registered
cover from Riga via Berlin to Pernambuco - Brazil, single franking 2L, all proper postmarks front and back, attractive, Very
Fine. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
931
)
LITHUANIA, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, high
franking cover sent from Kaunas to Pernambuco - Brazil, alongside to zeppelin cachets, arrival on reverse. Attractive. Sieger
157 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
932
923
)
IRAQ, 1935 (Apr 6-16), 1st South America Flight, printed
matter cover with mixed issue franking sent from Baghdad via
London to Rio de Janeiro - Brasil with on board cachet serial “d”,
arrival on reverse dated 10 April 1935. UNRECORDED by
Sieger, signed R. Koerber. Sieger 290 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
924
)
LATVIA, 1932 (Mar 20-29), 1st South America Flight, registered cover from Riga via Berlin to Brazil, with all proper postmarks and backstamps including Brazilian airmail cancel, very
scarce, Very Fine. Sieger 138 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
925
)
LATVIA, 1932 (Sep 12-21), 6th South America Flight, cover
to Brazil, with Berlin forwarding cachet, Very Fine. Sieger 177
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
LITHUANIA, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight,
card, addressed to Rio de Janeiro, Fine. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
933
)
NETHERLANDS, 1932 (June 18-19), Netherlands Flight,
cover to Friedrichshafen, F.-V.F. Sieger 164 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
934
)
NETHERLANDS INDIES, 1936 (Aug 1), Hindenburg Olympia Flight, legal size envelope, with highly colorful franking, all
tied by Batavia 24-7-36 despatch Berlin arrival 1-8-36 and
Batavia arrival c.d.s. 27-8-36. Sieger 427 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
935
)
PALESTINE, 1929 (Mar 25-28), Orient Flight, three picture
postcards posted on board (26.3), each with a different Er
Ramle double circle drop postmarks (“C” to the right, left and
center), appropriate LZ-127 cachets, F.-V.F. Sieger 23 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
133
Second Session
936
937
938
939
940
941
942
943
945
947
948
949
134
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
936
Start CHF
)
ROMANIA, 1933 (Sep 2-12), 6th South America Flight, registered post card from Bucarest via Nurnberg to Recife, Brazil,
with attractive franking; all appropriate postmarks, Very Fine.
Sieger 229 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
937
)
ROMANIA, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, attractive
franking on a cover sent from Bucharest to the U.S.A., front
shows all proper postmarks, on reverse Chicago arrival. Sieger
238 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
938
)
RUSSIA, 1930 (Sep 10-11), Russia Return Flight, cover and
card franked with the two Graf Zeppelin adhesives, F.-V.F.,
signed Roger Koerber. Sieger 85 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
939
)
RUSSIA, 1931 (July 24-31), Polar Flight, Polar Bear perforated 12 x 12½ set 1931 issue tied by Zeppelin type Leningrad
datestamp, sent to Moscow, bearing flight cachet alongside to
flight cachet and “BRISE-GLACE-MALYGUIN * ARCTIQUE”
anchor date stamp. Moscow arrival, Very Fine. Sieger 120Ca
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
940
)
RUSSIA, 1933 (July 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, cover
from Leningrad via Berlin to Asuncion - Paraguay, with attractive mixed franking, all proper postmarks and backstamps, attractive, Very Fine. Sieger 219 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
941
)
RUSSIA, 1933 (Aug 19-29), 5th South America Flight, registered cover from Moscow via Berlin to Pernambuco - Brazil, with
attractive franking of zeppelin issues, all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 226 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
944
RUSSIA, 1934 (Oct 27-Nov 5), 11th South America Flight,
registered postcard from Moscow via Berlin and
Friedrichshafen to Pernambuco, superb franking of 1934 Zeppelin issue & bears all relevant postmarks. Rare. Sieger 238
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
945
)
RUSSIA, 1933 (Sep 30-Oct 9), 8th South America Flight, registered Zeppelin postcard from Leningrad via Berlin to Paraguay, mixed issues franking, all proper postmarks on the front.
Very scarce and attractive. Sieger 235 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
946
)
RUSSIA, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, mixed franking
of commemorative & Air issues on a card sent from Moscow via
Berlin to Chicago, front shows flight cachet transit and Chicago
arrival c.d.s. Rare, ex Lindow. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND, 1932 (Sep 12-21), 6th South America
Flight, mixed franking card sent from Romanshorn to Lima Peru via Friedrichshafen, all proper postmarks, arrival on reverse. Attractive destination. Sieger 177.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
947
)
SWITZERLAND, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, nice
franking on a cover sent from Romanshorn to New York - USA,
Friedrichshafen transit, bearing flight cachet, Chicago transit
and New York arrival c.d.s. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (Oct 9-19), 8th South America Flight,
20d single franking on a cover sent from Belgrade to Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, all proper postmarks front and back. Attractive
cover. Sieger 189 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
949
943
)
RUSSIA, 1934 (Jun 23-Jul 6), 3rd South America Flight, registered picture post card from Moscow via Friedrichshafen to
Recife, Brazil, franked with Polar Year and Fedorov issues, all
proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 254 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
948
942
)
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1933 (March 20-29), 1st South America
Flight, attractive combination card sent from Bos. Novi to
Pernambuco - Brazil, bearing internal air mail flight and zepp.
cachets, transit Berlin and arrival c.d.s., Very Fine. Sieger 138
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
135
Second Session
Start CHF
950
)
WORLDWIDE, 1929-40’s, Zeppelin and airmail collection, mainly Zepp. covers/cards & including airmail (150+ items) with many
better “Vertragstaten” as well as a few mint sets (6) and documentation of photos, advertising post cards,newspaper articles & other
reference material (55 items), all housed in 2 volumes. Highly desirable lot, viewing recommended, generally Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 7 500 - 9 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
136
Great Britain
Start CHF
Great Britain
Stamps
951
H)
GREAT BRITAIN, Mulready, 1840, 2d blue, envelope and
lettersheet, unused, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
952
H)
951
GREAT BRITAIN, Mulready, 1840, 2d blue envelope, unused,
with “Society for the Extinction of the Slave Trade and for the
Civilization of Africa”, slight toning at the top right corner, still
Very Fine. SG £400 (590 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
952
953
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d gray black, plate 7, “Q-E”, large
part o.g., good balanced margins all around, very fresh color,
Superb. SG 3; £15 000 (22 020 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
954
954
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 2d blue, lettered “RI”, black Maltese
Cross cancel, full to clear margins all around, Fine. SG 5
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
955
s
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 2d blue, tied by black Maltese Cross
on piece, good margins all around, nice appearance, tiny
scrape on neck, otherwise Fine. SG 5 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
956
955
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1847, Queen Victoria (embossed), 1s pale
green, used, margins all around, surface scrape over the “G” in
“Shilling”, otherwise Very Fine. SG 54 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
957
H
956
GREAT BRITAIN, 1869, Queen Victoria, 6d mauve, without
hyphen, Spray of Rose watermark, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine,
with 2008 Brandon certificate. SG 109 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
957
137
Second Session
959
958
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1882, Queen Victoria, £5 orange, white
paper, neat “Belfast My.29.84" cancel, with lightened blue
crayon markings, well centered, Very Fine, signed Richter. SG
137 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
959
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1883, Queen Victoria, 2s6d lilac, white paper, Anchor watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered,
fresh, Fine, signed Raybaudi. SG 178 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Ex 961
960
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1887-1900, Queen Victoria Jubilee,
½d-1s, o.g., hinge remnant, few low values with disturbed gum,
10d with light gum toning, otherwise F.-V.F. SG 197/211,
213/214.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
961
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1902-10, King Edward VII, De La Rue
printing, ½d-1s, set of 12, plus additional ½d shade, 4d pale
orange and 7d gray, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 215///257
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
963
962
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1902, King Edward VII, De La Rue printing, 10s ultramarine, heavy cancel, well centered, creases,
Very Fine appearance. SG 265.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
963
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1913, King George V “Seahorse”,
Waterlow printing, £1 green, oval “Registered” cancel, Very
Fine. SG 403 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
964
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1939-48, King George VI “Square” high
values, 2s6d-£1 complete, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG
476/8b (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Ex 964
138
Great Britain
Start CHF
965
Start CHF
s
GREAT BRITAIN, Office of Works Official, 1902, King Edward VII, 2d yellowish green & carmine red, used on piece,
Fine. SG O38 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
966
H
GREAT BRITAIN, Govt. Parcels, 1900, Queen Victoria, 1s
green & carmine, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. SG O72
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
967
965
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840-77, interesting collection of Queen
Victoria, stamps and covers, housed in two red albums starting
from Penny Blacks (12), 1d red blue paper imperforated with
shade varieties, covers, strips and blocks of four. 2d blue imperforated singles (142), pairs (14) and strips of three (2), shade
varieties. Perforated issues as well represented with variety of
plate numbers, shade varieties, multiples, covers. Good lot for
specialists. SG £30 000 (44 040 CHF) (Owner’s).
Est. 1 000 - 1 250 CHF.
1,000 CHF
968
966
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1841-55, nice assembly of used 2d blue,
six imperf (SG14); three perforated 14,Wmk S.C. plate 5
(SG23a); seven perforated 16, Wmk L.C. plate 5 (SG27). Neat
cancels & nice quality. SG 14, 23a, 27; £3 975 (5 840 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
969
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1957-65, Queen Elizabeth II selection of
92 booklets panes, graphite-lined issues ½d, 1d, 3d showing
various papers, inverted watermarks, plate flaws. Cylinder
panes ½d, 1d, 1½d, 3d, 4d with array of plate numbers, variety
of papers, perforations, color varieties. Extremely good for students of this interesting area. Worth inspection. SG £1 000+ (1
470 CHF).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Ex 968
970
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840 entire, franked with 1d black Queen
Victoria, tied by red Maltese cross, sent from Edinburgh to
Cambuslang near Glasgow, undelivered and sent back. Front
shows postman notice in manuscript “Not in Caambuslang delivery/ try Blantyre”. An interesting cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
971
970
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1844, entire to Kendal, franked with 2d
blue, imperf E-B (SG. 15) with full margins all around, tied by “2”
handstamp. Reverse bears Kendal arrival c.d.s. Very nice and
fresh (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
971
139
Second Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
976
Crimean War
972
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1852-59, the correspondence of 27 envelopes, with complete contents, comprising
the Shuckburgh correspondence from an officer serving in the
Crimea to his sister in Northamptonshire, commencing with an
envelope “From Her Majestys Ship Simoom” at Gibraltar and
with endorsements “From Varna via Marseilles”, “From the Barracks Scutari”. Frankings are mostly perf. 1d. red-brown strips
of three except for imperf. 1d. red-brown + 2d. blue, and cancellations include “Stars and Crown” barred obliterator. Continuing
with a series of letters (6) between two junior British Army Officers describing illness in Smyrna on a voyage to the Crimea before the hostilities, the despatch of the 1st Rifle Brigade from
Malta to the Crimea, plus a selection of letters (4) written
amongst the British General Staff, including the Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces, dealing with various topics including the despatch of troops to the Crimea, the fighting
during siege of Sebastopol in 1854, the destruction wrought by
the War, the correctness of Russian behavior, and instructions
along the chain of command in the Crimea, includes A fascinating assembly both from a postal history and social history
standpoint.
Est. 1 800 - 2 000 CHF.
1,800 CHF
973
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1853-56, very attractive estate balance, of 17 (unfranked 6 letters; one letter with 1d red
imperf; 9 letters franked with 1d red perf. strips of three; one letter franked with three pairs of 1d red perf) soldiers letters stationed at Sebastopol, Balaklava and seamen from Black Sea
Fleet to across England, Scotland and Ireland. Various manuscript endorsements, charge marks, postal routes. Two with HG
Richter certs. Excellent opportunity for expansion. Viewing recommended.
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
974
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1854 (July 17), neat soldiers
envelope, endorsed “From Corpl T. Mitchell, A Battery, Royal
Artillery, Turkey” at Varna to Stamford (1.8) via French mail and
London (1.8) bearing 1d. red-brown (creased), cancelled by
very fine “Stars and Crown” barred obliterator, showing
handstruck “2” adjacent (since the privilege rate by French mail
for both officers and ordinary soldiers in the British Army was at
the same charge of 3d.), with “Post Office/British Army” large
double arc d.s. on reverse, small tear at top, the letter passed
through the British Army Post Office in Constantinople and then
was sent (possibly in error) via French ship, hence the extra
charge of 2d. A rare and unusual example of Anglo-French
postal cooperation before the January 1855 Anglo-French
postal agreement was signed., ex Dr. Kelly Tighe and Gerald
Sattin (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
975
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1854 (Dec. 17), officers envelope to Woolwich, bearing 1d. brown-red on blued paper
horizontal strip of three and singles (3), cancelled by “Stars and
Crown” barred obliterator, and showing “Post Office/British
Army” large double arc d.s. in black on reverse, Fine for this
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
140
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1855 (Jan. 4), officers envelope to London (15.1), “via Marseilles” bearing 1d. red-brown
horizontal strip of three misperforated (small defect at top of left
stamp), cancelled by “Stars and Crown” barred obliterator, and
showing “Post Office/British Army/A” double arc d.s. in green on
reverse, envelope a little roughly opened and part of flap at back
missing just affecting the origin datestamp. One of the earliest
examples of Anglo-French cooperation in sending Crimean
mail through French mails (arrangements made through both
governments in January, 1855). SG Z2 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
977
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1855 (Jan. 31), envelope
from Wolverhampton, to “Capt. Kent, 77th Regt., Army, Head
Quarters, Crimea, via Marseilles” bearing 1841 imperf. 2d. blue
plate 4, three examples, good margins to touching, cancelled by
“190” barred oval obliterator, rare franking, Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
978
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Crimean War, 1855 (July 26 and Sept. 6 &
7), 3 envelopes from Worcester, to “Captain Norbury, 6th Dragoon Guards or The Carbineers, British Army, Crimea” each
bearing 1d. red-brown + 2d. blue, cancelled by “12” in diamond
oval barred obliterator or “918” barred oval obliterator, curiously
the two September covers remained four weeks at the Worcester post office before actually being dispatched, a few faults,
Fine appearance (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
Foreign Mail
979
)
GREAT BRITAIN - Canada, 1843 letter, franked with imperforated 2d blue Victoria issue (Sc 4 - full margins close at the bottom), tied by barred grid cancel of Monksheath, and paying the
local postage only on a letter to British North America. Letter
treated as totally unpaid, with British 1sh2d postage due marking in manuscript, and forwarded to Upper Canada aboard the
Cunard steamship Britannia, via Halifax. Front shows framed
1sh4dCy postage due marking in Canadian currency (Arnell
A-2), and reverse bears oval Liverpool transit and red
PRESCOTT/U.C. arrival datestamp. A scarce transatlantic
cover, Very Fine, ex Steinhart.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
980
)
GREAT BRITAIN - China, 1862, cover from Manchester to
the engineer at H.M.S. Encounter stationed at Hong Kong,
franked with perforated 3x1d Penny red (SG 40) in combination
with surface print 4d pale red (SG 80 - catalog value for used
stamps GBP 270) vertical strip of three. All tied by Manchester
“498" duplex. Reverse shows red London transit c.d.s. All
stamps VF, very attractive cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Great Britain
Start CHF
981
Start CHF
)
983
GREAT BRITAIN - India, 1864 cover, franked with block of ten
and two One Penny stamps. One of the largest usages of One
Penny GB stamp (some stamps have lightly damaged top perforation due to close appl. at top, light climate toning around bottom perforation) used on cover addressed to the Administrator
General India, small part of reverse cut out, cancelled with numeral “285" with lines of circular cachet. The letter bears a light
scarce Bombay arrival cachet on reverse and Exeter dispatch
marking in black on the face of his spectacular cover (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
982
984
)
977
981
)
GREAT BRITAIN - Mexico, 1889, outer letter sheet from
London to Mexico, via New York, franked with pair of 4d (1884
issue - DT) tied by London date stamp, reverse shows New York
transit and Veracruz arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN - Sweden, 1882 cover, franked with Queen
Victoria 1d lilac (1881 issue) underpaying the UPU letter rate to
Sweden. Stamp tied by ST.JOHNS-WOOD duplex and showing
“T” handstamp with manuscript “15" indicating the underpayment in centimes, plus manuscript ”27" öre total postage due
notation. Reverse bears two 5 öre (perf. 13) and single 12 öre
(perf 14) Swedish postage due stamps, all tied by
STOCKHOLM arrival date stamp. Scarce mixed issue P. due
franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
974
)
GREAT BRITAIN - Russia, 1885, privately printed newspaper wrapper, sent to Opochka Zemstvo district to the railway
station ZRANIE, showing variety of Russian railway postmarks
at the back. Unusual and scarce. Open for display, F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
985
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1889-98, unusual selection of stationery
envelopes sent to foreign destinations, Germany, Hawaii,
Holland, USA. Good lot for specialists (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
975
978
976
980
982
983
984
Ex 985
141
Second Session
986
)
988
GREAT BRITAIN: JERSEY, 1808, entire sent to London,
bearing straight line JERSEY handstamp, charge mark in
manuscript. On reverse red receiver, light filing fold.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Post Offices Abroad
987
989
)
BRITISH OFFICES ABROAD, 1879-1910, small group of 3
covers, from Beirut, Constantinople and Smyrna, bearing
Queen Victoria and Edward VII frankings to Argentina, Canada
and USA. Unusual group (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PERU - United States, 1876 cover,
franked with pair of Peru 5c green (both with small faults), used
via the British Post Office in Callao where GB 6p was added and
tied by “C38" in barred oval, addressed to USA, with Panama
Au.20, 76 transit and Callao departure (Aug.14) on back, New
York due 5cents, Aug. 30 postmark on arrival, with a U.S. 5c
Garfield added at top (which does not originate), 2005 Royal
certificate declines opinion on the US stamp (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, Cyprus,
1906, registered cover, franked with LEVANT 2d and 1pi / 24
KEVII stamps from the British Office in Turk. Emp. issues (SG
L4,15), all tied by oval REGISTERED / 3 JY 06 / BEYROUT
c.d.s. Front shows oval “R” registry handstamp, plus LIMASOL /
CYPRUS c.d.s., while reverse bears additional LIMASOL
c.d.s.’s and REGISTERED / BEYROUT oval applied on redirection back to Beyrout. SG L4,15 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
986
Ex 987
988
989
Ex 990
Ex 993
1000
142
Ex 1001
Ex 1003
British Commonwealth
Start CHF
990
H
ADEN, 1937, Dhow complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG
1/12 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
991
H
ADEN, 1937, Dhow complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG
1/12.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Start CHF
999
H
ASCENSION, 1924, Badge of the Colony, ½d-3s complete,
o.g., hinge remnant, few low values with faint toning, F.-V.F. SG
10/20.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1000
H
BAHAMAS, 1919, “WAR CHARITY” on Queen’s Staircase,
1d gray black & deep carmine red, double overprint, o.g.,
small hinge remnant, well centered, Very Fine, with 2007
Brandon certificate. SG 101a; £2 000 (2 940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1001
H
BAHAMAS, 1921-34, King George V, ½d-£1 complete, o.g.,
mostly lightly hinged, few low values toned, F.-V.F. SG 115/25
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1002
H/(H)
BARBADOS, 1874-78, selection of nine different stamps,
including 1874 ½d and 1d, 1875 ½d, 1875 ½d, 1d, 3d, 4d, 6d
and 1s, o.g. or without gum, few minor faults, mostly Fine.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1003
992
H
ADEN, 1949, 1s UPU, surcharge omitted, o.g., lightly hinged,
Fine, with 1974 Bolaffi certificate, a rare stamp. SG 19a (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
993
H
BERMUDA, 1922-34, Caravel and King George V, ¼d-12s6d
complete, o.g., hinge remnant, 12s6d with light gum crease,
otherwise F.-V.F. SG 77/93 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
3,000 CHF
H
ANTIGUA, 1903-09, Seal of the Colony & King Edward VII,
½d-5d complete, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 31/40 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
994
H
ASCENSION, 1922, “ASCENSION” on St. Helena, ½d-1s
complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F., signed Roig. SG 1/9.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
995
H
complete, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 1/9.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
996
H
complete, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 1/9.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
997
HH/H
ASCENSION, 1922, “ASCENSION” on St. Helena, 2s black
& blue on blue and 3s black & violet, o.g., 2s l.h., 3s n.h., Very
Fine. SG 7, 8.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
998
H
ASCENSION, 1924, Badge of the Colony, ½d-3s complete,
o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 10/20.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1004
H
BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA, 1891, “B.C.A.” on Rhodesia
£10 brown, o.g., small hinge remnant, fresh color, Very Fine,
with 2011 Brandon certificate, rare high value. SG 17 (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 500 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1005
S
BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA, 1903, King Edward VII, £10
gray & blue, overprinted “Specimen”, Crown CC watermark,
o.g., hinge remnant, Fine. SG 67s.
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1006
H
BRITISH EAST AFRICA, 1890, Arms of the Company, ½a-5r
complete, set of 17, with additional 4½d shade, o.g., lightly
hinged or hinge remnant, 8a gray unused without gum (with
straight edge), F.-V.F. SG 4/9, 11/19.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
143
Second Session
1007
H
1011
BRITISH EAST AFRICA, 1895, “British East Africa” on India
½a-5r complete, complete set of 16, with 2½a on 1a6p, o.g.,
hinge remnant (some with disturbed gum), 1r gray with slight
toning, mostly Fine. SG 49/63, 64.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1008
1012
1013
H
1014
H
)
BRUNEI, 1910-51, exciting selection of 31 covers (17 registered), including covers sent from Belait, Muara, Seria and
Temburong. Interesting foreign destinations USA, Costa Rica,
Germany, Polynesia, Singapore and UK. Wide variety of
frankings with values up to 50c. Good selection of censored
mail. Nice and attractive group.
Est. 1 800 - 2 200 CHF.
1,800 CHF
BRITISH HONDURAS, 1913-17, King George V, 1¢-$5 complete, overprinted “Specimen”, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F.
SG 101s/10s (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1010
H
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, 1866-89, issues nearly complete, except for 6d rose, 2½d ultramarine and 4d on 1s, with
additional 1s shade, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 1//40.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
BRITISH GUIANA, 1951, King George VI Pictorial, $1 bright
violet, perf 14x13, o.g., very lightly hinged, Fine, a rare perf. variety. SG 317a.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1010
S
BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS, 1914-31, King George V,
complete sets, overprinted or perforated “Specimen”, with
few additional values, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 22s/52s
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
H
BRITISH EAST AFRICA, 1897, Queen Victoria, 5r deep sepia and 10r yellow bister, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine. SG 96,
97.
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1009
H
BRITISH HONDURAS, 1913-17, King George V, 1¢-$5 complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 101/10.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1012
Ex 1020
Ex 1021
Ex 1014
1017
1016
1026
Ex 1029
144
Ex 1030
Start CHF
1015
HH
BURMA, Officials, 1937, King George V, 3d-5r, thirteen values, o.g., never hinged, some mount toning affecting lower values, F.-V.F. SG O1/14.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1016
)
CAMEROONS, 1941, registered cover from Victoria to
Douala, franked with 3d, pair, KGVI tied by “VICTORIA CAMEROONS * BRITISH MANDATE 6.10.41" c.d.s. Alongside
British red censor mark and French ”CONTROLE
POSTAL*Commission A/TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN"
handstamp & Nigeria censor. Unusual., roughly opened at the
left (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1018
1023
m
CEYLON, 1859, Queen Victoria, 4d dull rose, imperf, black
diagonal bar cancel, full to clear margins all around, nice color, a
fresh example of this rare stamp, Fine, with 1957 Diena and
2000 BPA certificates. SG 4.
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
HHr
CAMEROONS, 1961, Federal Republic Surcharges, complete set, sheet margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Scott 343-351, C38-C40 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1017
Start CHF
H
1024
H
CEYLON, 1903-05, King Edward VII, two complete sets,
o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 265/76, 277/88.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1025
P
CEYLON, 1927, King George V, 2¢ brown orange, Die II,
imperf. plate proof, horizontal pair, some faint toning, still Fine,
ex-Ulrich. SG 344 var.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1026
HH
CEYLON, 1924, King George V, 50r dull purple, Multiple
Script CA watermark, o.g., never hinged, well centered, fresh,
Very Fine. SG 358 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1907, King Edward VII, 4d-5s complete,
o.g., hinge remnant, 6d and 1s with slight overall gum toning,
F.-V.F. SG 13/16.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1019
H
CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1907-09, King Edward VII, ½d-10s complete, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 25/34.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1020
S
CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1921-26, King George V, ¼d-10s complete, overprinted “Specimen”, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F.
SG 69s/83s (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1021
H
CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1932, Assembly Centenary complete,
o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 84/95 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1027
H
CEYLON, 1924, King George V, 100r brownish gray, broken
crown and scroll, o.g., small hinge remnant, pencil notation on
reverse, small natural gum wrinkle, fresh example of this high
value variety, Very Fine. SG 359b (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1028
)
CEYLON, 1909-11, two registered covers, 1909 cover forwarded by G.E.Anthonisz, Havelock - Town to Batavia, Java.
re-directed to Soekaboemi, franked with KE 2c, 3c, 4c pair and
6c pair, all transit and arrival backstamps. And 1911 PS Registered Letter (small punch hole) uprated by KE 5c and 15c from
Nanuoya to France, and re-directed to Vittel, with transit and arrival backstamps. Clean & attractive.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1029
1022
m
CEYLON, 1859, Queen Victoria, 4d dull rose, imperf, Large
Star watermark, used, full to ample margins, brilliant color, rare
in this condition, Very Fine, with 2012 BPA certificate. SG 4
(Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
H
CYPRUS, 1902-04, King Edward VII, ½pi-45pi complete,
o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 50/59 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1030
H
CYPRUS, 1904-10, King Edward VII, 5pa-45pi complete,
Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG
60/71 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
145
Second Session
Start CHF
1031
H
CYPRUS, 1912-15, King George V, 10pa-45pi complete,
Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., mostly lightly hinged,
F.-V.F. SG 74/84 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
Ex 1031
1033
Ex 1034
1032
S
CYPRUS, 1924-28, King George V, ¼pi-£5 complete, overprinted “Specimen”, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 102s/22s
(Photo).
Est. 1 300 - 1 500 CHF.
1,300 CHF
1033
H
CYPRUS, 1924, King George V, £1 purple & black on red,
o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. SG 102 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1040
1034
H
CYPRUS, 1924, King George V, ¼pi-£1, set of 16 (complete
for 1924), o.g., mostly lightly hinged, £1 with pencil notation on
gum, F.-V.F. SG 102/17 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1041
1035
1042
HH
CYPRUS, 1928, King George V, £5 black on yellow, o.g.,
never hinged, Superb, Diena certificate. SG 117a (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1044
1036
H
CYPRUS, 1928, British Rule Anniversary complete, o.g. SG
123/32.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
Ex 1047
146
Start CHF
1037
Start CHF
HH
CYPRUS, 1938-80, stock in glassiness, of N.H. 19 different
sets & singles, inclusive 7 EUROPA issues, ten different souvenir sheets, year sets 1964-75. Variety of quantities with inventory list included. Unificato €4 900 (6 020 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1038
m
EAST AFRICA & UGANDA, 1903-04, King Edward VII, ½a-5r,
complete except for 2r, ½a, 8a and 4r used, balance o.g., hinge
remnant, some usual light toning mostly affecting lower values,
F.-V.F. SG 1//13.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1039
H
1045
S
FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1929-32, Whale & Penguins, ½d-£1
complete except for 4d, perforated “Specimen”, horizontal
strips of 3, o.g., some gum disturbances and few values unused
without gum, low values separated, F.-V.F., rare Specimens. SG
116s//26s (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
EAST AFRICA & UGANDA, 1904-07, King Edward VII,
½a-10r complete, o.g., hinge remnant, some usual light toning
affecting lower values, F.-V.F. SG 17/31.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1040
H
EAST AFRICA & UGANDA, 1904-07, King Edward VII, ½a-5r,
Multiple Crown CA watermark, set of 13, o.g., mostly hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 17/30 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1041
H
EAST AFRICA & UGANDA, 1907, King Edward VII, 20r gray
& stone, Multiple Crown CA watermark, left margin single, o.g.,
hinge remnant, Very Fine, with 1975 Roumet certificate. SG 32
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1042
H
EAST AFRICA & UGANDA, 1907, King Edward VII, 20r gray
& stone, o.g., heavy hinge remnant, well centered, just a hint of
usual tropical toning, still Fine. SG 32 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1046
FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1933, Centenary, 5s-£1 high values,
perforated “Specimen”, o.g., very lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG
136s/38s (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1047
1043
H/m
EAST AFRICA & UGANDA, 1912-21, King George V, 1¢-10r
complete, Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., hinge remnant
(50c used), F.-V.F., few signed Diena. SG 44/58.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1044
S
S
FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1935, Silver Jubilee complete, perforated “Specimen”, o.g., hinge remnant, 1s with faint facial rub,
otherwise F.-V.F. SG 139s/42s (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
P
FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1912, King George V, ½d imperf. trial
color plate proof in blue, fresh, Very Fine. SG 60 var. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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Second Session
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1048
)
FALKLAND ISLANDS - Prussia, 1857 letter, endorsed “Port Stanley/18 November 1857” and sent by Falkland Islands Company
steamship Victoria to Montevideo, then treated as unpaid & carried out of the mails to England aboard the Royal mail steamship
Medway. Letter subsequently franked with pair of GB 2d blue perf 14 Victoria issue (SG 35), tied by CLIFTON “959” duplexes. Front
shows red “6” and “INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID” handstamp on arrival in UK, plus blue manuscript German “3½” Silbergroschen
postage due notation in transit. Manuscript German docketing shows “Port Stanley-18 Nov. 57” copied from dateline of contents, & underlined notation “Last cover from there”. Reverse bears red LONDON c.d.s. and red double circle AUS ENGLAND PER AACHEN
transit. A remarkable and early cover from Falklands to an unusual destination and noteworthy addition to an advanced collection of
the area. Exhibition quality, 2013 B.P.A. certificate (Photo).
Est. 20 000 - 25 000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
148
Start CHF
1049
H
FIJI, 1912-23, King George V, ¼d-£1 complete, with additional £1 (Die II) and three additional 1s shades, o.g., mostly
lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 125/37, 137a (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1050
)
FIJI - United States, 1900, cover to Boston, redirected to
Portland, Maine, franked with 2½d brown (1891 issue) paying
part postage at Suva. Local steamer took the mail to
Auckland-New Zealand to meet Transpacific steamship S.S.
Mariposa for San Francisco via Honolulu. British marked due (T) and underpaid 1 ½d (blue crayon) equivalent to 3c U.S. San
Francisco converted this due to a double penalty or 6c due. All
relevant marks on the front and back. Attractive Transpacific
mail (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1051
1049
H
GERMAN EAST AFRICA, 1917, “N.F.” and “G.E.A.” Overprints, complete sets including 50r, o.g., hinge remnant,
F.-V.F., various expert handstamps. SG N1/5, 45/62 (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 000 CHF.
900 CHF
1052
1051
1050
S
GIBRALTAR, 1906-12, King Edward VII, ½d-8s complete,
overprinted “Specimen”, Multiple Crown CA watermark, disturbed o.g. or unused without gum, F.-V.F. SG 66s/74s (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1053
H
GIBRALTAR, 1912, King George V, 8s dull purple & green
and £1 dull purple & black on red, Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. SG 84, 85.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1054
Ex 1052
HH
GIBRALTAR, 1912, King George V, £1 dull purple & black on
red, Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., never hinged, Fine.
SG 85.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1055
HHr
GIBRALTAR, 1912, King George V, £1 dull purple & black on
red, Multiple Crown CA watermark, right margin block of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, lower left stamp with faint pencil notation on gum,
Very Fine. SG 85 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1056
HH/H
GIBRALTAR, 1938-51, King George VI Pictorials, ½d-£1
complete, four sets, o.g., one set never hinged, others lightly
hinged, one hinged set missing two low values, F.-V.F. SG
121/31 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1057
1055
)
GIBRALTAR - Italy, 1886, ½d Queen Victoria stationery card
(GIBRALTAR overprint), uprated with ½d green Queen Victoria Bermuda stamp with GIBRALTAR overprint tied by Duplex
“A26" Gibraltar (23 March. 86) c.d.s. sent to Naples. Early usage. SG 1 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1057
149
Second Session
1058
Ex 1056
1059
1063
1060
1061
Ex 1064
1066
1065
1069
1070
Ex 1067
150
Start CHF
1058
)
GIBRALTAR - Russia, 1909, registered cover to Russia,
franked with 1904 £1 Edward, with St.Petersburg (23.1) arrival
postmark, unusual destination and rare single franking usage,
some address obliterations, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1059
HH
GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS, 1924, King George V, £1 purple & black on red, o.g., never hinged, fresh, Fine. SG 24
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1060
H
GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS, 1924, King George V, £1 purple & black on red, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. SG 24. Scott
26 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1061
H
GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS, 1924, King George V, £1 purple & black on red, watermarked Multiple Crown CA, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Fine. SG 24 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1062
H
GOLD COAST, 1913-21, King George V, ½d-20s complete,
set of 12 (complete according to SG), with additional ½d shade,
Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG
70/84.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1063
)
GOLD COAST, 1904-23, two postal stationery items, a nice
stationery card from Kumasi and two uprated registered stationery envelopes from Kwitta and Mangoase showing variety of
postal rates. Interesting group (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1064
H
GRENADA, 1904-06, King Edward VII, ½d-10s complete,
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1065
BKHH
INDIA, Booklet, 1917, Bombay Presidency War & Relief, ½a
Women’s Branch, unexploded 1r booklet, panes o.g., never
hinged, some cover creases, Fine (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1066
BKHH
INDIA, Booklet, 1917, Central Provinces War Seal, ½a Lady
Robertson, unexploded 1r booklet, o.g., never hinged, two
stamps removed, some cover flaws, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1067
)
INDIA, 1870-1907, small postal history group, including 2
covers (one used in Burma) and three stationery envelopes
(two uprated - one registered), nice and attractive group (5
items) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Start CHF
1068
)
INDIA - England, 1881 cover, franked with ½ anna blue and
two 8 pies lilac East India issues (Sc 20,21), prepaying the soldiers letter rate to England, and all tied by barred “L” cancels.
Front shows required Officer endorsement, and reverse bears
CAMPBELLPUR origin datestamp, plus BOMBAY transit and
red LONDON arrival. Despite minor flaws, a very fine and
scarce military rate cover.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1069
)
INDIA - United States, 1889, registered cover, bearing 9d
bright mauve (two pairs), 1a.6p. sepia (pair) and ½a. blue-green
tied by “MOUNT ROAD 8. SE” squared circles alongside “R
MONUT ROAD” boxed cachet via London to USA, on reverse
bears SEA POST OFFICE c.d.s. and NY arrival date stamp,
cover open for display. SG 19, 85, 90 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1070
)
INDIA, 1894, registered cover from Kotar, franked with two 2a
pale blue and two (one on front) ½a blue-green, from KOTAR 28
with boxed cachet “R KOTAR”, arrival mark and “TOO LATE”
handstamp reverse, at opening cover little shorted at right. SG
85, 91 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1071
)
INDIA - Algeria, 1896, registered use of ½ anna postal stationery envelope, uprated on reverse with vertical pair 2 anna
ultramarine (Sc 40), prepaying the UPU letter rate to Algeria,
and all tied by barred “B” cancels. Front shows “R” in circle Registry handstamp plus red MODANE A PARIS entry, while reverse bears ADEN/REG transit and ST. LEU/ORAN arrival,
plus PARIS c.d.s. applied on redirection. Scarce Registered
stationery to a most unusual destination.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1072
)
INDIA, 1927 (Feb. 14), cover addressed to Karachi, franked
with 4a tied by the special cachet, Karachi c.d.s. below, on reverse special Lahore arrival handstamp of Feb. 17, subsequently returned to Karachi with arrival datestamp of Feb. 19,
overall toning, otherwise Fine.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1073
)
INDIA, 1927 (Feb. 14), Stack and Leets Flight from Karachi
to Lahore, cover franked 3p (2) and tied by the special cachet
(another strike alongside), Karachi c.d.s. below, on reverse
special Lahore arrival handstamp of Feb. 17, subsequently returned to Karachi with arrival datestamp of Feb 19, minor toning, otherwise Fine.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1074
)
INDIA, 1929 (Jan-Feb), World Flight by Baron von Koenig,
“Kamarad” souvenir postcard (Map) used on the Calcutta to
Rangoon stage, franked 2a, tied by Park Street cancellations of
Jan. 15, boxed “Delayed by Unfavourable weather left 5th February” cachet in green alongside, signed by Stephen H. Smith,
Fine.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
151
Second Session
1075
)
1077
INDIA, 1931 (13 Apr), Experimental Flight by Major Craveiro
Lopes, envelope addressed to Nova-Goa, franked 1a. with
Bombay cancellation, “First Air Mail from Bombay to Portuguese India” alongside, on reverse arrival c.d.s. of April 14, Fine
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1076
)
INDIA, 1931 (13 Apr), Experimental Flight by Major Craveiro
Lopes, envelope franked Inauguration issue with Bombay cancellations, “First Air Mail from Bombay to Portuguese India” cachet, arrival c.d.s. of Aug. 14 on reverse, some overall staining
and other slight faults.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
INDIA, 1932 (Apr. 14), Attempted Round the World Flight by
Hans Bertram, flying a Junkers D-1925 named Atlantis,
Bertram made it from Kiel Germany to India, but was forced
down in the Indian Ocean, cover signed on back by Stephen H.
Smith, Honorary Secretary of Indian Air Mail Society, with appropriate label and markings, Fine, AAMC states only one
signed by Smith (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1078
)
INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES - Switzerland, 1914,
registered cover, franked with 4a olive green, 8a red violet,
12a claret, and 1r green and red brown George V issue with
I.E.F. overprints (Sc M40-43), prepaying the civilian UPU letter
rate plus Registry fee to Switzerland, and all tied by
BASE-OFFICE/D/REG. datestamps. Front shows red PASSED
BY CENSOR handstamp, while reverse bears BASE OFFICE
D Registry label, plus LAUSANNE arrival datestamp. Scarce India Expeditionary Force franking on a registered letter, Very
Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1075
1077
1081
Ex 1082
1084
1092
Ex 1094
1088
Ex 1095
152
Start CHF
1079
)
INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 1914, locally addressed cover, franked with 1914 I.E.F. overprints, 3p-1r, ten
different, tied by Base Office 26 Mar 15 c.d.s., filing fold away
from the stamps, Fine.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1080
)
INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES - Ireland, 1915, registered cover, franked with the entire I.E.F. overprint issue (Sc
M34-43), plus two 1d British scarlet George V issue (Sc 160),
prepaying the officer letter rate plus Registry fee to Ireland, and
all tied by ARMY POST OFFICE/A/57 datestamps. Front shows
Major R.A.M.C. endorsement and red PASSED BY/No 1988/
CENSOR handstamp, while reverse bear ARMY POST
OFFICE/A/57 Registry label. A very rare India Expeditionary
Force franking on a registered letter, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1081
)
INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES - Great Britain, 1915,
registered envelope to Sheffield, franked KGV 2a6d tied by
Base Office Reg datestamp. Obverse also bears ornate Base
Office registration etiquette. Censored. London transit and
Sheffield arrival date stamp (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1082
)
INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES, 1915-19, nice selection
of 6 covers, showing variety of different FPO’s and variety of
postal rates and destinations. Some from Egypt, noted cover
with contest written from Sudan sent to USA. Attractive assembly (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1083
)
INDIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES - Russia, 1917 cover,
franked with four 3p grey, ½a green, and 1a carmine George V
issue with I.E.F. overprints (Sc M34-36), prepaying the military
letter rate plus Registry fee to Russia, and all tied by F.P.O./No
32 datestamps. Front shows partial red PASSED BY CENSOR
handstamp and purple Russian censor, while reverse bears
MOSCOW arrival datestamps. Scarce India Expeditionary
Force franking on a letter to a most unusual destination, Very
Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1084
)
INDIAN STATES, 1878-1939, small cover group, 2 covers
sent from Bundi, franked on reverse with 1a-red+ 2x1/2a black,
and Jammu, 1/2a red on laid paper imperf - postage due on arrival, interesting frankings of this attractive area (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1085
)
INDIAN STATES: BUNDI, 1896 use of ½ anna postal stationery envelope, uprated on reverse with Bundi ½ anna slate
(SG 2), prepaying the internal postage to Bombay, and tied by
native Bundi cancel. Front shows BUNDI datestamp, while reverse bears BOMBAY and COJABA/BOMBAY arrivals. A
scarce cover from this feudatory state, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Start CHF
1086
)
INDIAN STATES: POONCH - Germany, 1890 cover, franked
on reverse with Poonch 1 anna red on white paper (Sc 4), prepaying the local postage only on a letter to Germany, and tied by
native Kahuta cancel. Front shows framed POSTAGE
DUE/ONE ANNA and “T” in circle, plus manuscript “40” pfennig
postage due, while reverse bears KAHUTA datestamp,
SEAPOST OFFICE and BOMBAY transits, plus HAMBURG arrival. A rare cover from Poonch to a foreign destination, Very
Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1087
H
IRELAND, 1937, St. Patrick, set of three, o.g., hinge remnant,
F.-V.F. SG 102/104.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1088
P
JAMAICA, 1923, Pictorial Issue, ½d die proof of the frame
only, on glazed paper, 92x60mm, “After Striking” handstamp
and dated “14/6/20" in manuscript, Very Fine, scarce (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1089
BKHH
JAMAICA, Booklets, 1947, small group, seven unexploded
booklets, “Jamaica Postage Stamps” in black on yellow covers,
stamps o.g., never hinged, some minor cover toning, F.-V.F.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1090
H
KENYA, UGANDA & TANGANYIKA, 1938-54, King George
VI, six better perforation varieties, including 20¢ and 30¢
perf. 14, 2s perf. 13x13½, 5s and 10s perf. 13, and £1 perf.
11½x13, o.g., lightly hinged, some slight overall gum toning,
otherwise F.-V.F. SG 139a, 141a, 146b, 148/50.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1091
BKHH
KENYA, UGANDA & TANGANYIKA, Booklets, 1950-52, 1s,
nine unexploded booklets (stitched at right or left), o.g., never
hinged, F.-V.F.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1092
)
LABUAN, 1902-09, pair of postal stationery cards, one
unsevered reply with Str. Sett. overprint. sent to Lahat Datu and
reply part 3c to Germany (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1093
H
LEEWARD ISLANDS, 1897, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 5s green & blue, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, signed
Champion, etc. SG 16.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1094
H
LEEWARD ISLANDS, 1905-11, King Edward VII, ½d-5s
complete, o.g., hinge remnant, few low values toned, F.-V.F.
SG 29/45 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1095
H
LEEWARD ISLANDS, 1921-32, King George V, ¼d-£1 complete, dies I and II, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, one low value
thin, otherwise F.-V.F. SG 58/87 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
153
Second Session
1096
H
1097
MADAGASCAR, 1895, British Inland Mail, 2d, imperf between, horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, creases, otherwise
Very Fine, rare. SG 57a (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
MADAGASCAR, 1895, British Inland Mail, 4d, imperf vertically, horizontal strip of 6, o.g., heavy hinge remnant, usual gum
wrinkles, third stamp defective (torn), Fine. SG 58c (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1097
1096
1098
1099
1102
1100
Ex 1106
1105
Ex 1111
1109
154
Start CHF
1098
Start CHF
H
MADAGASCAR, 1895, British Inland Mail, 6d green, imperf
between, right margin horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant,
Fine, rare. SG 59a (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1099
H
MADAGASCAR, 1895, British Inland Mail, 1s slate blue,
imperf between, horizontal pair, o.g., hinge remnant, heavy
crease ending in a tear (hinge reinforced), Fine appearance.
SG 60a (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1100
H
MADAGASCAR, 1895, British Inland Mail, 2s chocolate,
imperf between, vertical pair, o.g., hinge remnant, heavy
creases and thin, otherwise Fine. SG 61b (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1101
S
MALAYA: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, 1906, King Edward VII,
$25 gray green & black, overprinted “Specimen”, o.g., small
hinge remnant, Fine. SG 139s.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1102
)
MALAYA: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS - Switzerland, 1889
cover to Weinfelden, bearing, pre-cancelled by company security cachet, 4c pale brown + 2x6c lilac Queen Victoria (1883
issue -CA watermark.) tied SINGAPORE no date handstamp,
alongside black SINGAPORE c.d.s. and French octagonal
paquebot “LIGNE N / PAQ.FR.No9" datestamp. Reverse bears
Marseilles transit and Weinfelden arrival c.d.s. SG 64, 66
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1107
H
MALTA, 1919, St. Paul, 10s black, Multiple Crown watermark,
o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine, signed Calves and Brun.
SG 96 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1108
H
MALTA, 1922, St. Paul, 10s black, Script watermark, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Fine. SG 104.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1109
m
MALTA, Revenue, 1901, Queen Victoria, ½d-10s, selection of
30 (12 different) including pair of the high value, mostly Fine
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1103
MALAYA: STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, 1919 (April), Land Sale
Indenture document, with late usage of George V adhesives
including. 50c, $2 (2), $5 (3) and $25 (3) for a total of $94.50
(duty calculated on the 0.6% of the sales price), all impressed
by red Singapore seals, spectacular, Fine.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1104
H
MALAYA: KEDAH, 1937, Sultan Shah, 10c-$5 complete,
perforated “Specimen”, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG
60s/68s.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1105
H
MALAYA: PAHANG, 1897, 3c on half of 5c blue, initialed
“J.F.O.” in red, o.g., small hinge remnant, bright color, Very
Fine, with 2000 BPA certificate, a rare provisional. SG 18d
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1106
H
MALAYA: TRENGGANU, 1921, Sultan Suleiman, $3 and $5,
o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 43, 44 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1110
s
MAURITIUS, 1848-59, “Post Paid”, 1d orange vermilion,
early impression, position 7, on piece cancelled by 5 ring target, slightly oxidized. SG 7; £7 000 (10 280 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
No. II g-3 in Kanai handbook.
1111
HH/H/m
MAURITIUS, 1857-1975, very nice collection, in Marini album, in n.h./l.h. and used condition showing good array of issues starting from early period. Good base for expansion.
Viewing highly recommended. SG £15 000 (22 020 CHF)
(Owner’s) (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 500 CHF.
3,500 CHF
155
Second Session
1116
1117
1118
1119
1121
1123
1120
1122
156
Start CHF
1112
)
MAURITIUS - France, 1860 cover, franked with pair 2 pence
blue (one example damaged at top) and single 4 pence rose
(trimmed perfs) Victoria issue (Sc 33,35), prepaying the double
weight letter rate to Aden by British packet service, and all tied
by mute barred oval cancels. Front shows PAYS
ETR./V.SUEZ.AMB. French entry marking and “16” decime
postage due handstamp, crossed out and replaced with manuscript “24” decime postage due notation. Reverse bears G.P.O./
MAURITIUS departure datestamp and BORDEAUX arrival
c.d.s. Scarce partially paid letter.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Start CHF
1116
)
MAURITIUS - France, 1873, registered cover to Paris, bearing 2d. blue and pair + single 6d. green, all tied by “B53" in bars,
and showing oval ”Registered Mauritius" No. 7. “P.D.” in red as
well as a black “CHARGE” straight line. Routed via Fr.
Paquebot (red octagonal) and bearing ML (Marseilles) black
accounting box and Paris receivers on reverse. A rare registered cover. SG 60, 65 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1117
)
MAURITIUS - India, 1874, registered cover, franked on reverse with 3 pence vermilion and 1 shilling orange Victoria issue
(Sc 34,39), prepaying the 11 pence letter rate to India plus Registry fee, and all tied by “B53” barred circle cancels. Front shows
red
“10d”
credit
handstamp
and
red
oval
REGISTERED/MAURITIUS datestamp, while reverse bears
BOMBAY arrival c.d.s. Portion of cover missing at left, but a very
scarce Registered letter with scarce franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1118
)
MAURITIUS - Germany, 1884, registered cover, franked with
2c red brown, 4c orange and 50c green Queen Victoria issues
all tied by barred numeral, alongside REGISTERED *
MAURITIUS datestamp, oval “R” Registry handstamp and
French paquebot in red postmark. Reverse bears French transit
and Hanover arrival c.d.s. SG 92, 93, 99 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1113
)
MAURITIUS - France, 1863 cover, franked with imperforate 1
sh green and wing margin 4d rose, prepaying the double weight
letter rate to France by British packet service via the Suez route.
Stamps tied by “B53" killer, and front shows red ”P.D."
handstamp plus red POSS.ANG.V.SUEZ / A.MARSEILLE A
French entry c.d.s. Reverse bears blue MAURITIUS departure
c.d.s., plus ST.GAUDENS arrival c.d.s. A beautiful cover showing a rare and colorful mixed issue franking. SG 45,50 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1114
)
MAURITIUS - France, 1867 cover, franked with 2 pence blue
and pair 6 pence blue green Victoria issue (Sc 33,37), prepaying the 1 sh 2d letter rate to France by French packet service,
and all tied by “B53” barred oval cancels. Front shows red “P.D.”
handstamp
and
red
octagonal
POS.AN.V.SUEZ/P.F.AMB.MARS French entry marking, while
reverse bears blue MAURITIUS departure datestamp, “1307”
Bureaux de Passe transit, plus NANCY arrival c.d.s. Scarce
franking on a maritime cover, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1115
)
MAURITIUS - INDIA, 1869 cover, franked with 1 penny brown,
4 pence rose, and 6 pence blue green Victoria issue (Sc
32,35,37), prepaying the 11 pence letter rate to India by British
packet service, and all tied by “B53” barred oval cancels. Front
shows red “10d” credit handstamp, and reverse bears
FORWARDED BY/RICHARDSON & CO. oval senders cachet,
MAURITIUS departure datestamp, oval SEA POST OFFICE/B
transit, and red CALCUTTA arrival c.d.s. Scarce three color
franking, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1119
)
MAURITIUS - Germany, 1892, Queen Victoria 25c stationery
envelope, tied by CUREPIPE c.d.s. Front shows red
REGISTERED/MAURITIUS datestamp alongside French octagonal “LIGNE T / PAQ.FR.No4" paquebot postmark. On reverse Gorlitz arrival (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1120
HH
NEW HEBRIDES, 1920-21, surcharges, set of five, also extra
shades of 1d on 2s violet and 1d on 5s green, plus 5d on 2½d ultramarine, sheets of 30, stamps o.g., never hinged, some toning
and hinge reinforcements, F.-V.F. SG 30/34, 42 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1121
H
NEW HEBRIDES, 1938, Beach Scene, 5c-10fr complete,
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1122
H
NEW ZEALAND, 1855-73, Queen Victoria “Chalon Heads”,
stock card with very nice group, comprising imperf. 2d three
singles and a pair (SG 2,5,9,10), imperf. 3d (x2-one with tiny
corner crease-SG 40), imperf 1Sh(SG45), perforated 1Sh(SG
106) with Odenweller cert(re-perforated on right), 6d (SG 122)
unused block of four, 1d (SG 137b) clear Saunders watermark,
lightened pen cancel. A useful selection, F.-V.F. SG £4 500+ (6
610 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1123
P
NEW ZEALAND, 1931, 1d+1d Health, photo proof on
chrome glazed paper, marginal staining, otherwise Fine, extremely rare. SG 546 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
157
Second Session
1125
1126
1124
1129
1127
Ex 1132
1136
Ex 1128
Ex 1131
Ex 1137
Ex 1135
158
Ex 1130
Start CHF
1124
Start CHF
)
NEW ZEALAND - Ireland, 1865, nice pair of covers to Dublin
& Raphor, franked with Chalon Heads (single franking 6d, second with 2x2d+6d). Attractive pair, some minor faults at opening
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1125
H
NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE, 1893, Old Calabar provisional, 1s on 2d gray green & carmine, vermilion surcharge, o.g., hinge remnant, fresh, Fine, with 2008 Brandon
certificate. SG 38 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1133
1126
P
NORTH BORNEO, 1883-86, Coat of Arms, composite trial
color proof, in magenta on wove paper, showing 11 different
values, including unissued 12c, 25c and $2 (they were never issued in this design), faint marginal staining, Fine, ex-Cassels, a
rare sheetlet (Photo).
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
1127
H
NYASALAND, 1919, King George V, £10 purple & royal blue,
o.g., small hinge remnant, well centered, beautiful color, fresh,
Very Fine. SG 99e (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
H
NORTH BORNEO, 1939, Pictorials, 1¢-$5 complete, o.g.,
lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 303/17 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1128
)
NORTH BORNEO - Germany, 1892-1900, group of four stationery cards (3 uprated), variety of frankings. Good lot for
specialists (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1134
1129
)
NORTH BORNEO - Germany, 1900 (May 12), registered
cover from Sandakan, franked with 1c-24c (8 values), all tied
by faint Sandakan c.d.s., with arrival (Jun.16) on reverse, F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
1130
H
NORTHERN RHODESIA, 1925, King George V, ½d-20s
complete, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 1/17 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1131
NYASALAND, 1919, King George V, £10 purple & royal blue,
o.g., small hinge remnant, well centered, fresh example of this
high value, Very Fine, with 2011 Brandon certificate. SG 99e
(Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1135
)
PAKISTAN, 1947-48, very attractive postal history group, including covers(6), stationery envelopes(4) all bearing
PAKISTAN overprints, to foreign destinations: USA, Muscat,
Greece, Switzerland, variety of postal rates for ordinary and
registered letters and very scarce printed matter rate for mail
abroad. Unusual and attractive (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
H
NORTHERN RHODESIA, 1925, King George V, ½d-20s
complete, o.g., hinge remnant, some light gum toning, F.-V.F.
SG 1/17 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1132
H
H
NYASALAND, 1908, King Edward VII, ½d-£1 complete, o.g.,
hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 72/81 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
1136
(H)
RHODESIA, 1892, Arms, £5 sage green, regummed, well
centered, Fine, with BPA certificate. SG 12 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
1137
m
RHODESIA, 1898-1908, Arms, ½d-£1, also £10 and £20, selection of 12 different, all fiscally used, last one with additional
perfins, minor faults, Fine, scarce. SG 75/90 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
159
Second Session
1139
1140
1141
Ex 1145
1144
Ex 1143
Ex 1146
Ex 1148
1149
1150
1151
160
Start CHF
Start CHF
1146
H
ST. VINCENT, 1904-11, King Edward VII, ½d-£1 complete,
Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG
85/93 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1138
H
RHODESIA, 1901, Arms, £5 deep blue, o.g., lightly hinged,
well centered, fresh color, Very Fine, with 1985 Royal certificate. SG 92 (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1139
(H)
RHODESIA, 1909, “Rhodesia” on £5 deep blue on bluish,
top margin single, unused without gum, Fine, a rare stamp. SG
113e (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1140
m
RHODESIA, 1910, King George V “Double Head”, £1 red &
black, perf 15, oval fiscal postmark, Fine. SG 179 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1141
m
RHODESIA, 1910, King George V “Double Head”, £1 red &
black, perf 15, light oval fiscal postmark, perfin at lower left,
Fine. SG 179 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1142
m
RHODESIA, 1913, King George V “Admiral”, 1d-£1, nine different, fiscally used, some with perfins.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1143
)
RHODESIA, 1895-1916, selection of 4 stationery cards, two
uprated, to various destinations (one to Luxembourg), censored cover to Transvaal and nice advertising cover to Scotland. Attractive group (6 items) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1144
)
ST. CHRISTOPHER - England, 1886, registered cover,
franked with St. Christopher ½d on 1d unsevered pair, ONE
PENNY / 6d, and 4d / 6d provisional issues), all tied by A12
barred oval killers, with ST. KITTS c.d.s. alongside. Front shows
oval “R” handstamp and REGISTERED / LONDON c.d.s., while
reverse bears HORSHAW arrival c.d.s. An exceptional cover,
showing rare use of these provisional stamps. SG 23a, 24, 25
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1145
HH
ST. HELENA, 1934, Centenary complete, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. SG 114/23 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1147
)
ST. VINCENT - England, 1863 cover, bearing horizontal pair of
6d deep green, rough perf, tied by “A10" obliterator and showing
”ST. VINCENT-A-OCT 24 63" c.d.s. alongside, London transit
and Liverpool receiver c.d.s. A rare cover. SG 4 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1148
H
SAMOA, 1945, “WESTERN SAMOA.” on New Zealand
2s6d-£5 Postal Fiscals, set of eight, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F.
SG 207/14 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1149
)
SAMOA, Incoming mail from Australia, 1832, early missionary folded letter, from London Miss. Soc. in Sydney, New
South Wales, established in 1830, to Navigation Islands (Samoa) privately carried, content instructions sending mail. Unusual and rare (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1150
)
SAMOA - Germany, 1894 letter, franked with vertical strip of
four Samoan 2d orange and 5d/4d blue, all tied by
APIA/SAMOA c.d.s. Alongside U.S. 10c Webster small banknote issue tied by segmented cork killer. Reverse shows SAN
FRANCISCO transit and Hamburg arrival. Light vertical filing
fold through the second 2d stamp from the left. Rare combination cover. Scott 13a, 22 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1151
)
SAMOA - Great Britain, 1894, registered cover, franked with
Samoa ½d violet Palm issue and 5d vermilion Flag design, plus
U.S. 3c purple and 10c green (corner fault) for postage to the
U.S. and beyond. Samoan stamps tied by APIA/SAMOA
datestamp,
and
U.S.
stamps
tied
by magenta
REGISTERED/SAN FRANCISCO and oval N.YORK/REG’Y
DIV datestamp, plus red New York Registry label. Reverse
shows various British Registry postmarks applied at London
and on re-direction to Richmond. Rare combination cover. Scott
9c, 23, 221, 226 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
161
Second Session
1155
Ex 1154
1159
1157
1163
1165
162
Start CHF
1152
H
SEYCHELLES, 1938-41, King George VI pictorials, 2¢-5r
complete, o.g., mostly hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 135/49.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1153
)
SINGAPORE - Austria, 1882 envelope, franked with 8 cent
yellow orange Straits Settlements issue (SG 14), prepaying the
UPU rate to Austria. Stamp tied by circle of dots cancel, with red
SINGAPORE/PAID c.d.s. alongside, and reverse bears WIEN
arrival c.d.s. A scarce cover, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Start CHF
1161
1162
H)
SINGAPORE, 1910-25, very attractive selection of 39
ethnographic picture postcards, all in mint condition, some
with natural climate ageing (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1155
SINGAPORE, 1951 (Nov), Land Sale ($408,000) Indenture
document, with King George VI $25, $100 (4) and $500 (4),
also regular stamps $1, $2, $5 (4) for a total of $2,448, all impressed by red Singapore seals, spectacular, Fine (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1156
SINGAPORE, 1953 (Nov), Land Conveyance document (for
$7,500), with King George VI $25 (2), also regular stamps $1,
$2, $5 (4) for a total of $73, all impressed by red Singapore
seals, some faults.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1157
SINGAPORE, 1955, Land Transfer ($249,700) Indenture
document, with Queen Elizabeth $25 (3), $100 (4) and $500
(4), also regular stamps $2 and $5 (4) for a total of $2,497, all impressed by Singapore seals, spectacular, Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1158
m
SOUTHERN RHODESIA, 1931, King George V, 3sh-£10, six
different, used, last one heavy cancel, Fine.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
)
SOUTHERN RHODESIA, 1927-30, nice group of eight Admiral covers, with war frankings to USA or England. One with G.R
officially sealed. Good for specialist of this area (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1160
)
TRINIDAD - France, 1871, printed circular, franked with pair
1d red (perf 12½) Britannia issue (Sc 48), prepaying the printed
matter rate to France. Stamps tied by TRINIDAD datestamps
with red TRINIDAD/PAID c.d.s. alongside. Front shows blue
oval FORWARDED BY/OCONNOR BROTHERS/ PORT OF
SPAIN/TRINIDAD, red LONDON/PAID transit, and red
ANGL/AMB.CALAIS French entry marking. A rare and attractive printed matter item (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1164
H
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, Postage Due, 1885-1947, complete
sets, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine. SG D1/33.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1165
)
UGANDA - England, 1897, envelope to Leamington (1.11),
bearing typeset 4a. black on white, pen cancelled, in combination with British East Africa 2½d. cancelled by “Mombassa”
c.d.s. (10.10), cover has light central vertical filing fold, Fine,
1996 Holcombe photo opinion. SG 58, 68 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1166
HH
ZANZIBAR, Postage Due, 1956, 5¢-1s complete, chalky paper, 200 sets in sheets of 100, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. SG
D25a/35a.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1167
1159
(H)
TOBAGO, 1882, Queen Victoria, 4d yellow green, unused
without gum, bright color, Very Fine, owner’s handstamp and
expert signature on reverse. SG 18.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1163
1154
H
TANGANYIKA, 1927-31, King George V, 5¢-£1 complete,
o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 93/107.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
ZANZIBAR - United States, 1897, registered 2a cover,
franked with Sultan Hamed-bid-Thwain 1a, 2½a and 4a, tied by
Zanzibar (Sept.26) cancels, with London (Oct.15) and New
York (Oct.29) transits, and Minneapolis (Oct.31) arrival on reverse, F.-V.F.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
H/m
TANGANYIKA, 1922-25, Giraffe, 5¢-£1 complete except for
75¢ and 3s, o.g., hinge remnant (25c and 40c used), few light
toned spots, generally F.-V.F. SG 74//92.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
163
Second Session
Start CHF
Collections and Accumulations
1168
m
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1863-1948, very attractive accumulation, housed in blue stockbook, of Queen Victoria/KGVI issues
from Bermuda, Cape of Good Hope, Ceylon, Falkland Islands, various West Indies issues, India, Kuwait, Kenya, Uganda &
Tanganyika, Malaya, South Africa etc. Royal Wedding 1948 issues represented as well. Quality is mostly mint l.h. and used. Viewing
recommended. SG £13 000+ (19 080 CHF) (Owner’s) (Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1169
H
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1890s-1948, very exciting selection of better sets, mint and unmounted mint, housed in red
stockbook. Good section of Falkland Islands, Malaya, Papua, Kuwait, West India, Rhodesia, Zanzibar, 1948 GB Wedding £1 stamp in
sheet of 20. Viewing highly recommended. SG £35 000 (51 380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 20 000 - 25 000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
End of the Second Session
Ex1168
Ex 1169
164
Start CHF
1173
Third Session
)
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1887-1910, nice group of 10 covers
to foreign destinations, including eight advertising & two with
nice mixed franking, showing variety of cancellations. Nice and
unusual group (10 items) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
Sunday, 2 March 2014, at 09:00
South Africa and States
1170
1174
(H)
NATAL, 1902, King Edward VII, 10s, £1 and £1.10, three values, Crown CC watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. SG
141 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1853, “Triangular”, Perkins Bacon
printing, 1d pale brick red on deeply blued paper, unused
without gum, margins all around, close but just clear at upper
left, fresh color, Fine, with 1982 BPA certificate. SG 1 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1171
1175
)
)
NATAL, 1857, 3d rose, irregular margins, clear embossing
showing, tied by oval “Post Office Jombourg” on cover to
Durban, overall toning, otherwise Fine. SG 4 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1858 “Triangular”, Perkins Bacon
printing, 6d deep rose lilac on white paper, margins all
around, trifle faded, used in 1862 on small cover from Graham
Town (May 13), via Somerset-East (May 14) and Cape Town
(May 27) to England, with London transit and Bath (Aug.1) arrival postmarks, charged “5" in crayon, Fine. SG 7b (Photo).
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
1172
H
1176
)
NATAL - Germany, 1914 (May), registered cover, franked with
1903 £1.10 Edward, used in combination with additional franking (5d and 2s6d, also South Africa 4d and 6d George V), with
Essen (27.5) arrival postmark. SG 143 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 850 CHF.
750 CHF
H
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1853-64, Triangular Issues, an unused and used assembly of 53 stamps, various printings (no
woodblocks) with multiples including pairs (4) and a strip of
three, mostly large to clear margins on all sides, while a few others just touched on one side / few minor faults, good to extremely fine, an excellent opportunity to acquire a good
selection of this popular issue. SG £9 000+ (13 210 CHF).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1170
1171
Ex 1173
Ex 1174
1175
1176
165
Third Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
1181
S
ZULULAND, 1894, Queen Victoria, £5 purple & black on red,
overprinted “Specimen”, o.g., small hinge remnant, Very
Fine. SG 29s.
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1182
H
SOUTH AFRICA, 1927-28, Pictorials, 2d-5s, 6 horizontal bilingual pairs, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 34/38 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1183
1177
)
TRANSVAAL - Italy, 1887 (c. 6 Jan.), registered envelope to
Rome (26.2) via London (23.2), bearing Bakker Pretoria Express label 1 (d.) black on pink, cancelled by “T” unframed h.s.,
and Transvaal ½d. (30, on reverse) and 6d. cancelled by “1” in
circles, rare use of the Express stamp, a few minor defects as to
be expected for a franking of this magnitude, Fine, 1968 R.P.S.
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1178
)
TRANSVAAL - United States, 1895 cover, franked with 2½d
purple Coat of Arms issue (Sc 127), underpaying the UPU letter
rate to the United States, and tied by indistinct PRETORIA
datestamp. Front shows octagonal T/15c handstamp showing
amount of deficiency, large circular “T” handstamp, NEW YORK
opera glass transit with integral 6 cents due, plus pair 3 cent
claret postage due stamps (Sc J24), tied by NEW
YORK/M.I.&R. railroad duplex cancels. A scarce insufficiently
prepaid item, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1179
1180
SOUTH AFRICA, 1897-1920, small group of stationery postcards, nice mixed franking ½d Queen Victoria-British stationery envelope and Transvaal V.R.I. overprint tied by British
FPO c.d.s., three advertising covers (one to Germany with postage due handstamp). Unusual group (6 items).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1184
S
ZULULAND, 1894, Queen Victoria, £5 purple & black on red,
overprinted “Specimen”, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. SG
29s (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
)
SOUTH AFRICA, Boer War, 1897-1904, attractive assembly
of 73 items, envelopes, postal stationery or cards showing a
variety of P.O.W., Army P.O. and F.P.O. c.d.s. bearing stamps of
Great Britain, Natal, Orange Free State, and Transvaal internal
and mail abroad to USA, Austria, Canada, England and Germany. Various censor markings. Extremely interesting - viewing
recommended.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1185
)
SOUTH AFRICA, Boer War, Australian Contingent, 1900
(Aug. 19), envelope to Sydney (20.9), endorsed “From F.W.
Pentlin. S.Sgt., N.S.W. Army Medical Corps” bearing New
South Wales ½d. blue-green (2), cancelled by “Army P.O. 55/S.
Africa” c.d.s. (21.8), rare usage, Fine, ex Bill Hart (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
H
ZULULAND, 1888, “ZULULAND” on Natal ½d dull green,
with period, overprint inverted, o.g., small hinge remnant,
Fine, with 2008 Sismondo certificate. SG 12 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
)
1186
)
SOUTH AFRICA, Boer War, Siege of British in Ladysmith,
1900 (Feb. 16), local envelope, bearing Natal 1d., cancelled
by “Ladysmith Siege Post Office/Feb. 16 h 1900” two-line d.s. in
violet, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1187
HH
SOUTH WEST AFRICA, 1960s-70s, never hinged accumulation, housed in sheet book, over 160 various sets, mainly in
sheets including SG 171-85, in addition selection of South Africa’s regular issues (SG 204/311) in sheets and parts of sheets.
Good old fashion dealer accumulation. SG £27 000+ (39 630
CHF) (Owner’s).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1179
Ex 1182
1185
166
1186
Australian Area
Start CHF
Australian Area
1188
)
NEW SOUTH WALES - United States, 1871 cover, franked
with two 2 pence blue and two 4 pence red brown (Sc 49,50 minor faults), prepaying the 1 shilling single weight letter rate to
the United States via England (despite the via San Francisco
endorsement), and all tied by numeral “50” star burst cancels.
Front shows red LONDON/PAID transit, red 2/CENTS credit,
and red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival. Reverse bears ALBURY
departure datestamp, plus MULWALA, COROWA, and
SYDNEY transits. Partial backflap missing, but a very scarce
maritime cover to an uncommon Tennessee destination
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1189
)
NEW SOUTH WALES - France, 1878 cover, franked with engraved 8 pence yellow Diadem (Sc 58), prepaying the single
weight letter rate to France via the San Francisco route, and tied
by numeral SYDNEY duplex cancel. Front shows violet “1½D”
credit handstamp, red LONDON/PAID transit, and red
ANGL/AMB. CALAIS F French entry. Reverse bears
ROCHEFORT-S-MER arrival datestamp. Cover with sealed
tears, but a very scarce transpacific and transatlantic item.
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1190
S
QUEENSLAND, 1886, Queen Victoria “Chalon Head”, 2s-£1
complete, Large Crown & Q watermark, o.g., hinge remnant,
2s unused without gum, pencil notations on gum, F.-V.F. SG
157/61 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
Start CHF
1191
1192
)
QUEENSLAND, 1901-07, attractive lot of 12 covers, including usage on Thursday Island, two with very scarce usage of
Western Australia postage dues (4d only front) + one used 2d at
Hobart. Four advertising covers, five registered covers (all with
closed filing holes). Nice lot.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1193
)
QUEENSLAND - Great Britain, 1909, letter from Thursday
Island to Richmond, franked with Queen Victoria 2d, ultramarine, QUEENSLAND issue tied by THURSDAY ISLAND c.d.s.
Arrival on reverse. Scarce, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1194
)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA - United States, 1873 cover, franked
with pair 4d deep violet engraved issue, prepaying the single
letter rate to the USA via England. All tied by PT.AGUSTA c.d.s.
Front shows red LONDON/PAID transit, red 2/CENTS credit
marking, plus red NEW YORK/PAID ALL arrival c.d.s., while reverse bears ADELAIDE transit c.d.s. Despite rough opening at
the left, a lovely cover showing rare multiple use of the 4d engraved (stamp unpriced on cover in Gibbons). SG 111 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1188
1191
)
QUEENSLAND - United States, 1890, illustrated envelope
sent from Brisbane to Boston, franked with 6d green + 1sh lilac Queen Victoria (1882-83 issue) both tied by Brisbane “P” duplex datestamp, prepaying triple weight U.P.U. letter rate. Letter
endorsed “Via Frisco” and marked PAID/ALL on the front. Reverse bears Boston arrival c.d.s., some light faults by rough
opening at the left. SG 142, 145 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1189
1193
167
Ex 1190
1194
Third Session
Start CHF
1195
Start CHF
)
VICTORIA - Nova Scotia, 1853 letter, franked with imperforated 3d blue Victoria issue (Sc 3), prepaying the private ship letter
rate to England aboard the Harbinger. Stamp tied by “1/V” bar
framed
oval
cancel,
with
red
SHIP
LETTER/MELBOURNE/VICTORIA datestamp on reverse. The
British applied a 1sh6d postage due marking in manuscript,
then forwarded this letter to Nova Scotia by the Cunard steamship Europa. Reverse shows oval Halifax arrival, where a collection of 2sh2d in Canadian currency was required on delivery.
A rare first issue cover to a scarce destination. SG 11.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1196
)
VICTORIA - Canada, 1853 letter, franked with imperforate 3d
blue Victoria issue (Sc 3), prepaying the private ship letter rate
to England aboard the steamship Bingo. Stamp tied by “1/V” bar
framed oval cancel, with MELBOURNE/VICTORIA datestamp
alongside. The British applied a 1s8d postage due marking in
manuscript, then forwarded this letter to Upper Canada aboard
the Cunard steamship Arabia, via Halifax. Reverse shows red
London transit and PERTH arrival, where a collection of 2s½d in
Canadian currency was required on delivery. A rare first issue
cover to a scarce destination. Scott 11.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1197
)
VICTORIA - France, 1861 cover, franked with pair 1 penny
green and pair 6 pence slate (Sc 67,68), prepaying the double
weight letter rate to France via Southampton, and all tied by numeral “14” barred circle cancels of Avoca. Front shows red circular “PD” handstamp, red manuscript “8” pence credit, red
LONDON/PAID transit, and ANGL/AMB.CALAIS French entry.
Reverse
bears
AVOCA/VICTORIA
departure,
red
MELBOURNE transit and BORDEAUX arrival. Scarce franking
on a maritime cover, horizontal file fold does not detract, Very
Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1198
)
VICTORIA - Denmark, 1860 cover, franked with rouletted 2d lilac, 1sh blue, plus 2sh green, prepaying the 3sh 2d multiple
weight letter rate to Denmark. Stamps tied by numeral “1" cancels, with corresponding MELBOURNE c.d.s. on reverse. Front
shows red LONDON/PAID c.d.s., red oval ”P" handstamp, plus
red manuscript “10 ½” pence credit. Reverse bears Hamburg
transit and WYCK arrival c.d.s. A very scarce mixed issue franking to remarkable destination on the North Frisian Island of
Föhr. Scott 25, 26, 41 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1199
)
VICTORIA - Germany, 1886, registered cover, franked with
½d rose and 1sh blue/yellow 1884 issue, prepaying the UPU
letter rate plus Registry fee to Germany. Stamps tied by barred
oval number “178" cancels, with SUNBURY/VICTORIA c.d.s.
alongside. Front shows framed ”R" and REGISTERED
handstamp, and reverse bears REGISTERED/MELBOURNE
transit and COLN(RHEIN) arrival c.d.s. Scarce franking on a
most unusual Registered cover from Victoria. SG 294, 296
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1199
1209
Ex 1201
1210
Ex 1204
168
Ex 1207
Australian Area
Start CHF
1200
)
1207
WESTERN AUSTRALIA - United States, 1895, registered
cover, franked with ½d green and 1d red Swan, plus 1d and 3d
violet Revenue stamps (Sc 58,62,AR3,AR5), prepaying the
UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to the United States. Stamps
tied by numeral “1” cancels, and front shows various Registration numbers. An unusual registered letter, showing scarce authorized use of the Revenue stamps, Very Fine.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1201
)
AUSTRALIA & STATES, 1862-1943, nice assembly of 9 covers, including registered mail, censored POW mail, attractive
advertising covers, transpacific mail, uprated stationery envelope etc. Nice foreign destinations: Canada, England, France,
Germany, USA. Quality generally good (9 items) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1202
H
NEW GUINEA, 1914, G.R.I. 1d on German New Guinea 5pf
green, short “1”, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, signed Kosack
and Buehler. SG 17b. Michel 2 II F I; €1 000 (1 230 CHF).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1203
H
NEW GUINEA, 1931, Airmail, Native Village, ½d-£1 complete, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. SG 137/49.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1204
H
NEW GUINEA, 1931, Bird of Paradise (with dates), 1d-£1
complete, o.g., hinge remnant, slight overall gum toning,
F.-V.F. SG 150/62 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1205
H
NEW GUINEA, 1931, Airmail, Bird of Paradise (with dates),
½d-£1 complete, o.g., hinge remnant, 10s with slight toning,
otherwise F.-V.F. SG 163/76.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1206
Start CHF
1208
NEW GUINEA, 1932-34, Airmail, Bird of Paradise (without
dates), ½d-£1 complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG
190/203.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
Ex 1208
m
NEW GUINEA, 1939, Airmail, Bulolo Goldfields, 6d-£1,
seven high values, used, F.-V.F. SG 219 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1209
)
NEW GUINEA - Switzerland, 1915, censored postcard,
franked at the front side with “N.W. / PACIFIC / ISLANDS” overprint on KGV tied by RABAUL c.d.s. Censor mark on addressee
side and arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1210
)
NEW GUINEA - Sweden, 1919, letter sent from German at
Rabaul, franked with N.W.PACIFIC ISLANDS overprinted pair
of 1dKGV + 3d Kangaroo all tied by Rabaul c.d.s. with Stockholm arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
1211
H
PAPUA, 1932, Pictorials complete, o.g., hinge remnant, 2s
damaged, otherwise Very Fine. SG 130/145 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1212
HH
PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 1963, £1 Queen Elizabeth II, overprinted “Specimen”, nine copies, each with sheet margin,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. SG 45s (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1213
H
H
NEW GUINEA, 1939, Airmail, Bulolo Goldfields, ½d-£1
complete, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F. SG 212/25 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
H
PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Postage Due, 1960, 2 complete sets,
including 6d on 7½d blue (slight gum toning), o.g., lightly
hinged, F.-V.F. SG D1/14 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Ex 1211
1212
169
Ex 1213
Third Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
1218
Canada and Provinces
1214
)
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Great Britain, 1861 letter, franked with
perforated 2½d rose (Sc 2), prepaying the British Columbia internal fees, plus the postage to San Francisco. Stamp tied by
barred oval “3” cancel of Hope, BC and front shows SAN
FRANCISCO datestamp. Letter carried by US steamships to
New York, via the Panama route, then by HAPAG steamship to
England. Treated as totally unpaid from the West Coast under
the current US-British Convention, and initially rated for a collection of 1sh2½d. upon inspection, re-rated as double weight
and charged 2sh5d on delivery. Reverse shows red LONDON
transit and PENRITH arrival datestamp. Rare franking on a
most unusual transatlantic cover. SG 3 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 2 000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1215
1219
1220
P)
NEWFOUNDLAND, Postal Card, 1874-80, 2¢ Queen Victoria, American Banknote Co. proof on India paper, uncut vertical pair, small thin, otherwise Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1221
s
)
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1875-1939, group of 6 covers, with variety of postal rates, transatlantic mail, airmails. Attractive group.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1222
)
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1901-41, attractive group of four postal
stationery items, showing variety of postal rates to domestic(1) and foreign(3) destinations. One with TPO c.d.s. Nice and
attractive group.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1932, $1.50 on $1 Dornier DO-X
Flight, o.g., small hinge remnant, Fine. Scott C12. SG 221
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1217
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo
Flight, part o.g., Fine. Scott C18. SG 235.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
NEW BRUNSWICK, 1851, two bisects of 3d red, each tied to
pieces of covers to England. One with 6d olive yellow and the
other showing the 1854 UK rate of 7½d. Cy handstamp in red
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1216
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo
Flight, o.g., small hinge remnant, well centered, Very Fine,
signed Elliott. Scott C18. SG 235 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1223
H
)
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933 Issue complete, used on
registered FDC (June 9) from St. John’s to England, Very Fine.
Scott C13-C17 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1932, $1.50 on $1 Dornier DO-X
Flight, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine, signed Stolow. Scott C12. SG
221.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1216
1214
1215
1218
1220
1223
170
Start CHF
Three Rare Newfoundland Airmails
1224
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1919, 3¢ Hawker Flight, o.g., lightly hinged, perfectly centered, fresh example of this rarity, signed on
back by the postmaster “J.A.R.” (J.A.Robinson), also handstamped “Economist”, minute age spot at lower right, Very Fine, pencil
signed by Herbert Bloch and Dr. Enzo Diena, with a 1948 APS and 1990 Diena certificates. Scott C1. SG 142 (Photo).
Est. 20 000 - 25 000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
1225
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1930, 50¢ on 36¢ Columbia Flight, o.g., hinge remnant, well centered, Very Fine, signed Sanabria.
Scott C5. SG 191 (Photo).
Est. 7 000 - 8 500 CHF.
7,000 CHF
1226
)
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1930, 50¢ on 36¢ Columbia Flight, used on cover from Harbour Grace (Oct 9) to England, typewritten
“Per Special Air Mail Plane ”Columbia" 1930" at upper left, Lowestoft (15 Oct) arrival on reverse, Very Fine, with 1964 BPA certificate.
Scott C5. SG 191 (Photo).
Est. 7 000 - 8 000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
171
Third Session
1228
1229
1231
1232
1236
1237
1235
1234
1233
1242
Ex 1241
Ex 1244
1238
172
Start CHF
1227
H
CANADA, 1888, Small Queen, Ottawa Printing, 3¢ vermilion, 5¢ gray and two slightly different shades of 6¢ red
brown, o.g., h.r., small faults, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott 41-43.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1228
H
CANADA, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $1 lake, o.g., hinge
remnant, Very Fine. Scott 61. SG 136 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1229
HH
CANADA, 1929, $1 Parliament, o.g., never hinged, well centered with wide margins, fresh color, Very Fine. Scott 159. SG
285 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1230
(H)r
CANADA, 1930, 20¢ Harvesting Wheat, 50¢ Grand Pré and
$1 Mt. Cavell, plate blocks of 4, with additional 20¢ plate block,
unused without gum, mostly well centered, some minor perf.
separations, F.-V.F. Scott 175-177. SG 295/97.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1231
P
CANADA, 1939, National Memorial, vignette only in black,
engraved die proof on India, with American Bank Note Co. imprint and die numbers at bottom, some thinning and tiny pinholes, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1232
P
CANADA, 1939, Monument, engraved die proof, “Home
Bank of Canada”, with American Bank Note Co. imprint and serial numbers at bottom, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1233
P
CANADA, 1947, engraved vignette of Jacques Cartier, with
numeral “2" at top, ”Capital $1,000.000" in tablet, full American
Bank Note Co. imprint and red serial number filled in at bottom,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1234
P
CANADA, 1947, engraved vignette of King Edward VIII, card
mounted, with serial number at bottom, some faults (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1235
P
CANADA, 1947, engraved vignette of King George V, with
die number at bottom, card mounted, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1236
1238
P
CANADA, Revenue, 1930s, Province of Quebec, large master die proof in green, value tablets blank, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1239
H
CANADA, 1859-1960, very nice collection, in an album with a
range of used early issues. Early 20th century commemorative
issues well represented. Nice and clean lot. SG £4 350 + for
mint only (6 380 CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1240
)
CANADA, 1859, hotel advertising cover, sent unpaid from
TORONTO to QUEBEC, and showing “UNPAID 7” postage due
handstamp. Backflap partially missing, but a very scarce advertising cover showing exceptional vignette of the Black Horse
Hotel.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1241
)
CANADA, 1877-97, Small Queens, selection of 11 covers,
mainly advertising to foreign destinations showing variety of
postal rates and cancellations. Good lot for students of this issue. Viewing recommended (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1242
)
CANADA, 1881, domestic usage cover, franked with pair ½
cent black Large Queen and 2 cent green Small Queen issues
(Sc 21,36), prepaying the 3 cent internal letter rate, and all tied
by LONDON/CANADA duplex cancels. Front shows ON
MILITIA
SERVICE
imprint,
and
reverse
bears
MELBOURNE/QUE arrival datestamp. Ironed out crease does
not detract from this rare mixed issue Hechler cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1243
)
CANADA, 1893-1926, very nice selection of postal stationery items, including used stationery cards (3) and uprated stationery envelopes (5) to foreign destinations (one to New
Zealand) showing variety of postal rates and frankings. Viewing
recommended (8 items).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1244
)
CANADA, 1897, Jubilee issue, nice group of 5 covers, one
advertising, showing variety of postal rates, precancel, flag cancellations (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
H
CANADA, 1947, engraved vignette of Windsor Castle, with
die number at bottom, card mounted, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1237
Start CHF
P
CANADA, Revenue, 1930, Province of Quebec, selection of
seven die proofs, including 1¢, 2¢, 3¢, 10¢, 20¢, 25¢ green,
also 5¢ black, 10¢ reduced to stamp size and card mounted,
others large dies, each with a die number at top, rare, Fine
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1245
)
CANADA - Württemberg, 1834, cover to Kirchhausen, prepaid 1s 4d Canadian plus 50 cents U.S., and sent by private
ship to France. Front shows red GALT departure datestamp,
framed PAYS DOUTREMER/PAR LE HAVRE French entry,
plus various German postage due markings totaling 2 gulden
25kr. Despite a lower left tear, a rare early Canadian cover to an
unusual foreign destination, ex Steinhart.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
173
Third Session
Start CHF
1246
Start CHF
)
1249
CANADA - Great Britain 1839, The Credit Mission, entire
sent from Peter Jones (adopted Indian name Kakiweguunebi)
at Indian Mission on the Credit River to London. 19d prepaid
postage covering ship letter rate of 8d+Liverpool-London 11d.
Reverse shows LIVERPOOL/SHIP LETTER entry mark and
London arrival. Nice and unusual with historically interesting
contents (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1247
)
CANADA - France, 1843 cover, prepaid 2s 2½d Canadian for
the transit to France via Halifax. Front shows TORONTO departure and PAID handstamps, London PAID transit and oval “PD”
handstamp, plus ANGL/BOULOGNE French entry. An early
prepaid letter to France, from Michael Power, the first Catholic
Bishop of Toronto, Very Fine, ex Steinhart.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1248
1250
)
CANADA - United States, c.1873, hotel advertising cover,
franked with pair 3 cent red Small Queen issue (Sc 37e), prepaying the 6 cent letter rate to the United States, and all tied by
segmented cork cancels. A very scarce advertising cover showing exceptional vignette of Roachs Hotel of Toronto, ex Vincent
Green (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
)
CANADA - France, 1854 cover, prepaid 2s 8½d Canadian for
the transit to France via the United States, but sent via New
Brunswick and Halifax. Front shows red PASPEBIAC departure
datestamp, red PAID handstamp, London PAID transit and oval
“PD” handstamp, plus ANGL/AMB.CALAIS French entry. Reverse bears red CARLETON-GASPE, CAMPBELLTON/NB,
blue CHATHAM/NB, BEND OF PETITCODIAC/NB,
SACKVILLE/NB transits, plus GRANVILLE arrival datestamp.
A lovely prepaid letter showing scarce routing to France, Very
Fine, ex Steinhart.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
CANADA - Great Britain, 1858 letter, franked with imperforate
3d Beaver issue on wove paper (Sc 4, faulty), underpaying the
6d Stg (7½d Cy) letter rate to England via the Halifax route, and
showing the “More to pay 4½d” notation in manuscript. Stamp
tied by four-ring cancel, with SIMCOE c.d.s. alongside, and letter apparently sent via the U.S. route, with “6”d Stg postage due
handstamp.
Reverse
bears
HAMILTON,
PKT.
LETTER/LIVERPOOL tombstone, and red London transits,
plus ANDOVER arrival datestamp. Single transatlantic use of
the 3d stamp, ex Steinhart (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1251
)
CANADA - England, 1876 cover, franked with 5 cent Large
Queen issue (SG 63), prepaying the GPU rate to England.
Stamp tied by circle-of-wedges cancel, with COLLINGWOOD /
ONT datestamp alongside. Reverse shows TORONTO transit
and front bears red LONDON/PAID arrival datestamp. Scarce
franking on a transatlantic cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1252
)
CANADA - China, 1897, envelope from Montreal to Shanghai (18.10 Local Post arrival) via Vancouver (16.9), San Francisco (18.9) and U.S. Postal Agency in Shanghai (18.19)
bearing Canada small Queen 5c., cancelled by “flag” duplex,
showing “Too Late” unframed h.s. adjacent, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1246
1249
1250
1251
1252
1254
174
United States
Start CHF
1253
)
1258
CANADA - Germany, 1901 use of 2 cent postal stationery
envelope, uprated with 5 cent blue Victoria issue (SC 79), prepaying the UPU letter rate to Germany, and all tied by
DAWSON-N.W.T./CANADA datestamps. Reverse shows partial VICTORIA transit and NEUENSTEIN arrival datestamps. A
lovely cover from the North West Territory, Very Fine.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1254
Start CHF
)
CANADA - Germany, 1910, registered use of 2¢ King Edward VII postal card, uprated with 1 cent green, 2 cent rose,
and 5 cent blue King Edward VII issue (SC 89,90,91), prepaying
the UPU postal card rate plus Registry fee to Germany, and all
tied by VANCOUVER/B.C. datestamps. Front shows large oval
“R” Registry handstamp, partial R.P.O. transit, and
DERENBURG arrival datestamps. A rare registered card from
British Columbia, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
H
UNITED STATES, 1893, $5 Columbian, bottom margin single,
o.g., hinge remnant, fresh example, F.-V.F. Scott 245 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1259
H
UNITED STATES, 1938, $1-$5 Presidentials, multiples with
plate blocks $1 (bottom marginal block of four); $2 (top marginal
block of 20 stamps); $5(top marginal block of four), o.g., never
hinged, nice and attractive group. Scott 832-834.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1260
H
UNITED STATES, Airmail, 1930, Graf Zeppelin complete,
top or bottom sheet margin plate number singles, o.g., $1.30
with small adhesion, balance lightly hinged, well centered, Very
Fine. Scott C13-C15 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
United States
Stamps
1255
m
UNITED STATES, New York, N.Y., 1845, 5¢ black on bluish,
without signature, red “Paid” cancel, full margins all around to
just clear at upper right, F.-V.F., with graded 2008 (F-VF 75)
P.S.E. certificate. Scott 9X1e (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1256
1258
m
UNITED STATES, 1869, Pictorial issue, 3¢-90¢ values, used
selection of this attractive issue. Some values showing color varieties with couple of minor flaws. Very good lot for students of
this issue, Very Good-Very Fine. Scott 114-122; $6 545 (6 000
CHF).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1257
m
UNITED STATES, 1869, 24¢ green & violet, black cork cancel
with part red arrival, Very Fine, with 1995 P.F. and 2008 P.S.E.
certificates. Scott 120 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1255
1257
1260
175
Third Session
1261
1262
Ex 1263
1264
1266
Ex 1265
1267
1268
1269
1270
1271
1272
1273
1274
176
United States
Start CHF
Start CHF
1261
)
UNITED STATES, c.1860, advertizing cover, franked with 2
cent brown 1869 issue (Sc 113), prepaying the domestic unsealed letter rate, and tied by circle-of-wedges cancel. Envelope bears all-over advertisement for JULIUS IVES &
CO./Kerosene Lamps and Fixtures/NEW YORK. A great advertising cover with attractive franking (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1262
)
UNITED STATES, c.1876, registered advertising cover,
franked with 3 cent green and 15 cent orange Bank Note Issues
(SC 158,163), prepaying the domestic double weight letter rate
and Registry fee to New York. Stamps tied by segmented cork
cancels, with SAN FRANCISCO CAL/REGISTERED
datestamp alongside. A scarce registered letter with colorful
franking on a Cosmopolitan Hotel cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1263
)
UNITED STATES, 1879-1912, good range of postal stationery items, including stationery envelopes (8) and one stationery card. Mainly registered and uprated to domestic and
foreign destinations. Nice combinations with Columbus issue.
Nice 3c envelope with Greensburg handstamp & Postage Due
stamp applied. Viewing recommended (9 items) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1264
UNITED STATES, 1893, Worlds Columbian Exposition, calendar published by the New York Life Insurance Company,
intact and showing color prints of various Fair venues. A lovely
item and great collateral piece for a Columbian collection, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1265
H)
UNITED STATES, 1893, Columbian Exposition, complete
set of 12 black illustrated 1¢ stationery cards, perfect condition in original folder (small tear). Rarely seen complete as presented (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1266
)
UNITED STATES, 1909, bisected 2¢ carmine on a locally
posted cover, tied by duplex cancellation, Philatelic Foundation certificate. Scott 367 var. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1267
)
UNITED STATES, 1909, domestic use of 1¢ Jefferson postal
card, showing MILWAUKEE/ WIS Flag cancel on front, and
multi-colored Pabst Beer advertisement on reverse. A beautiful
and scarce advertising card. Scott UX14 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
Patriotic Covers
1268
)
UNITED STATES, 1861, patriotic cover, franked with 3 cent
rose 1861 issue (Sc 65), prepaying the single weight letter rate
to Pennsylvania. Stamp tied by barred circle cancel and
LOGANSPORT/Ind datestamp. A colorful patriotic cover with
Liberty and THE WAR FOR THE UNION design, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1269
)
to New York State, and tied by blue BELVIDERE/ILL datestamp.
A colorful patriotic cover with blue Liberty and Flag/DEATH TO
TRAITORS design, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1270
)
UNITED STATES, c.1861, patriotic cover, franked with 3 cent
dull red 1857 issue (Sc 26 Type II), prepaying the single weight
letter rate to New York State, and tied by BRISTOL/ILL
datestamp. A colorful patriotic cover with red and blue Cannon
and Flag design, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1271
)
UNITED STATES, c.1861, patriotic cover, franked on reverse
with 3 cent rose 1861 issue (Sc 65 small sealed tear prior to application), prepaying the single weight letter rate to Michigan,
and tied by SAINT LOUIS MO datestamp. A lovely patriotic
cover with Michigan State Seal on Flag design, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1272
)
to New York. Stamp tied by HARPERS FERRY datestamp (reinforced by red ink pen). A colorful patriotic cover with THE FREE
STATES EVER TRUE TO THE UNION and dual pillar design,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1273
)
rose 1861 issue (Sc 65 with small perf fault), prepaying the single weight letter rate to Pennsylvania, and tied by bulls-eye cancel with WASHINGTON/D.C. datestamp alongside. A colorful
patriotic cover with red and blue General Hooker design, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1274
)
to Maine, and tied by 9-bar cancel with AUGUSTA/ME
datestamp alongside. A lovely patriotic cover showing all-over
State of Maine/EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT design (unlisted)
with State Seal vignette, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
177
Third Session
Start CHF
1275
Start CHF
)
1277
to Indiana. Stamp pen canceled with manuscript “Bacon Creek
Ky” origin marking. A scarce patriotic cover showing large design of the INDIANA 37th REGIMENT VOLUNTEERS, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1276
)
1278
to Vermont, and tied by WASHINGTON/DC datestamp. A colorful patriotic cover with MAJ. GEN. GEORGE B. McCLELLAN
design, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1275
)
to Ohio, and tied by blue 7-bar cancel with LOUISVILLE/KY.
datestamp alongside. A scarce D. Murphys Son envelope
showing JEFF THE DICTATOR/JEFF THE DIG-TATER-ER red
and blue design, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
to Pennsylvania, tied by PORT ROYAL/SC datestamp (Federal
occupation after the Battle of Port Royal). A scarce Magee envelope with “The American Eagle catches Jeff Davis in his attempt to rob her nest”, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1276
1277
1278
1279
1280
1281
1282
1284
1287
1286
1285
1288
1289
178
United States
Start CHF
1279
)
1284
to Iowa, and tied by MEMPHIS datestamp (under Federal occupation). A lovely patriotic cover with GENERAL HALLECK design, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1280
)
UNITED STATES, 1865, patriotic cover, franked with demonetized use of the 3 cent dull red 1857 issue (Sc 26 Type II), prepaying the single weight letter rate to Massachusetts, and
cancelled by PAID handstamp, with red PROVIDENCE/RI
datestamp alongside (stamp accepted for use more than two
years after it was demonetized). A rare and beautiful patriotic
cover (sealed tear does not detract) with colorful all-over
UNION design and State of RHODE ISLAND logo on Liberty
and Flag vignette (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1281
)
Foreign Mail
)
UNITED STATES - Canada, c.1854 cover, franked with VF 1
cent blue and vertical strip of three 3 cent dull red 1851 issue
(Sc 9,11), prepaying the 10 cent cross border rate to Canada,
and all tied by NEW YORK datestamps. Front shows red
UNITED STATES/PAID 6D handstamp, and reverse (portion of
back flap missing) bears partial BRANTFORD/U.C. arrival
c.d.s. in blue. A scarce franking on a cross border cover, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
UNITES STATES - Cuba, 1857 (Nov. 11) cover, franked with
10c green, cancelled by red grids, with corresponding New York
Nov.12 departure postmark, used on cover to Havana, with
“NA1" handstamp on arrival, 17 Nov.1860 Havana c.d.s. on
back, fine usage to Cuba. Scott 35 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1285
)
UNITED STATES - Prussia, c.1864 cover, franked with pair 2
cent black 1863 issue and pair 12 cent black 1861issue (Sc
69,73), prepaying the 28 cent single weight letter rate to Prussia
under the US-Prussian Closed Mail Convention, and all tied by
LOUISVILLE/KY duplex cancels. Front shows red N.YORK
BR.PKT c.d.s. with integral “7” cent credit, plus blue framed
AACHEN/FRANCO transit. Scarce franking on a transatlantic
cover, Fine, with 1989 P.F. certificate (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1286
to Wisconsin, and tied by blue CHICAGO/ILL duplex. A colorful
patriotic cover with red and blue Liberty, Flag, and Eagle design,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1282
Start CHF
)
UNITED STATES - Italy, 1865 cover, franked with three 3 cent
rose and single 12 cent black 1861 issue (Sc 65,69), prepaying
the 21 cent single weight letter rate to Italy via the French mails,
and all tied by segmented cork cancels. Front shows red NEW
YORK/PAID c.d.s. with integral “12” cent credit, red framed
“P.D.” handstamp, plus red ETATS UNIS/SERV.AM.CALAIS
French entry marking. Reverse bears GENOVA transit and
PALERMO arrival datestamps. A lovely transatlantic cover, with
scarce franking, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1287
)
UNITED STATES - France, 1866 cover, franked with 2 cent
black, 3 cent rose, and 10 cent green 1861-63 issues (Sc
65,68,73), prepaying the 15 cent Treaty rate to France, and all
tied by “Circle of Vs” cancels. Front shows red BOSTON/PAID
datestamp with integral 12 cent credit, red ETATS
UNIS/SERV.BR.CALAIS French entry, plus red framed “PD”
handstamp. Letter addressed to a forwarding agent, and docketing indicates final delivery in Rome. A lovely transatlantic
cover with colorful franking, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1288
)
UNITED STATES - Mexico, 1868 cover, franked with 10 cent
green 1861 issue (Sc 68), prepaying the single weight letter rate
to Mexico, and cancelled by segmented cork. Front shows red
SAN FRANCISCO CAL./PAID datestamp, manuscript “via
Manzanillo” transit, plus “2” reales postage due handstamp.
Nice franking, small fault at left does not detract, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1283
)
UNITED STATES - Prussia, 1856 cover, franked with horizontal strip of three 10c green 1855 issue (Sc 15-Type III with central and right hand stamps showing double transfers at top and
bottom), prepaying the 30c Prussian Closed Mail rate to Germany. Stamps tied by red-brown grids, with NEW HAVEN / Con.
c.d.s. alongside, and front shows red N.YORK AM. PKT / PAID
c.d.s. with integral “1"c credit, plus red framed AACHEN /
FRANCO transit. An exceptional franking with double transfers
on a transatlantic cover, Very Fine, with Diena certificate. Scott
15 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1289
)
UNITED STATES - France, 1869 mixed franking cover via
England, bearing 15c Lincoln, F grill (Scott 98), dated Sept. 21
from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, carried on HAPAG liner
“Allemania” from NY to Plymouth GB re-directed with France
10c (Sc. 8) tied by Paris star 8, and showing Munroe & Co forwarder. A scarce combination, ex Berkinshaw Smith (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
179
Third Session
Start CHF
1290
Start CHF
)
1291
UNITED STATES - France, 1869 cover, franked with 30 cent
orange 1861 issue (Sc 71), prepaying the double weight letter
rate to France, and tied by NEW ORLEANS duplex cancel.
Front shows red NEW YORK/PAID c.d.s. with integral “12” cent
credit and blue ETATS UNIS/SERV.AM.CALAIS French entry,
while reverse bears PARIS A BORDEAUX ambulant and
BORDEAUX arrival datestamps. A colorful transatlantic cover,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
)
UNITED STATES - Scotland, 1869 cover, franked with pair 12
cent green 1869 issue (Sc 117), prepaying the double weight
Treaty rate to the United Kingdom. Stamps tied by NEW
ORLEANS duplex cancels, and front shows red NEW
YORK/PAID ALL and PAID/LIVERPOOL/U.S. PACKET transits. Reverse bears HARWICK arrival c.d.s. Despite minor envelope faults, a scarce transatlantic double rate cover with 1869
issue franking (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1290
1291
1293
1296
1297
1299
1300
1295
1298
1301
1302
1304
180
United States
Start CHF
1292
)
UNITED STATES - Germany, 1874 use of 1 cent postal card,
uprated with 1 cent ultramarine Continental Bank Note issue
(Sc 156 straight edge,UX1), prepaying the 2 cent post card rate
to Germany under the US-North German Union Convention,
and all tied by segmented cork cancels. Front shows red
BOSTON/PAID ALL DIRECT datestamp plus German arrival
c.d.s. A scarce example of a pre-GPU postal card to a foreign
destination, Very Fine.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1293
)
UNITED STATES - Austria, 1876, hotel advertising cover,
franked with two 2 cent vermillion and two 3 cent green Bank
Note Issues (SC 158,178), prepaying the double weight GPU
letter rate to Austria, and all tied by mute cancels. Front shows
STATION B/PHILA. PA departure datestamp plus red NEW
YORK/BR. TRANSIT marking, while reverse bears WIEN transit and ST. POLTEN arrival c.d.s. A colorful transatlantic franking on a Trans-Continental Hotel cover, sent during the
Centennial Exposition and passing through New York on 4 July
1876, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1294
)
UNITED STATES - New Zealand, 1890 cover, franked with 2
cent green and 10 cent brown Banknote issue (Sc 209, 213),
prepaying the 12 cent Treaty rate to New Zealand via direct
steamship service (S.S. Mariposa) from San Francisco. Stamps
tied by TROY, NY duplex cancels, and reverse shows SAN
FRANCISCO transit plus AUCKLAND arrival c.d.s. A very rare
transpacific cover, Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1297
1298
)
UNITED STATES, 1930, Mears and Brown attempted
Round-the-World Flight, card carried from US to Harbour
Grace, Newfoundland, where the plane crashed upon take-off,
Very Fine, scarce - only 25 cards carried (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1299
)
UNITED STATES, 1933 (Nov. 1), Pond and Sabelli Flight to
Rome, 8¢ stationery entire, with appropriate marks including
Leact ui Concubair (15 May 34) and Rome, signed by Sabelli.
Fliers reached Ireland where they had to stop for repairs on way
to Rome (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1300
)
UNITED STATES, 1935 (June 14), Alfred de Monteverde
crash cover, with boxed cachet indicating that it was placed on
“Francesco de Pinedo” at Floyd Bennett Field, signed by
Monteverde, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1301
)
UNITED STATES - Puerto Rico- Great Britain, 1939 (10.31),
Hydro-Plane “Kofresi”, two matching covers addressed to
England, each franked with 3c Washington, 10c Airpost and two
“Kofresi” labels, U.S. stamps tied by San Juan c.d.s., one with
violet “Ponce” handstamp, the other “St. Croix”, one with light
perf. toning, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
UNITED STATES - New Zealand, 1887 cover, franked with 2
cent red brown and 10 cent brown Bank Note issue (Sc 209,210
both with perf faults), prepaying the 12 cent treaty rate to New
Zealand. Stamps tied by cork cancels with SANFORD/FLA
c.d.s. alongside, and front shows NZ/AUCKLAND squared-circle datestamp plus “2” pence postage due handstamp applied
on redirection. Reverse bears NEW YORK duplex and SAN
FRANCISCO transits, plus NZ/AUCKLAND arrival. A rare example of the 12 cent treaty rate to New Zealand on exhibition
page, with sailing data (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1296
)
UNITED STATES - Hawaii, 1886 use of 1 cent postal card,
uprated with 2 cent brown and 4 cent green bank note issues
(Sc UX8,210,211), overpaying the UPU letter rate to Hawaii,
and all tied by NEW YORK duplex cancels. Front shows SAN
FRANCISCO transit and reverse bears HONOLULU arrival
datestamp. A scarce postal card on exhibition page, with sailing
data, Very Fine.
Est. 100 - 250 CHF.
100 CHF
1295
Start CHF
)
UNITED STATES - Germany, 1897, illustrated advertising
cover, franked with 30 cent Columbian issue (Sc 239), prepaying the multiple weight UPU letter rate to Germany. Stamp tied
by DOLGEVILLE/N.Y. datestamps, and reverse bears NEW
YORK machine cancel applied in transit, plus
KONIGSWINTER arrival c.d.s. Scarce franking on an unusual
illustrated cover, showing Dolgevilles location on the railway
lines between Buffalo and New York City (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
Confederacy
1302
)
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, c.1862 cover,
franked with VF pair of typographed 5 cent Jeff Davis issue (Sc
7), prepaying the 10 cent letter rate to Virginia. Stamps tied by
GREENVILLE datestamp. A scarce Confederate cover, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
U.S. Possessions
1303
)
CANAL ZONE, 1904-32, interesting postal history selection, 6 covers (one advertising) and uprated stationery envelope to various foreign destinations. Nice and unusual lot (7
items).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1304
)
CUBA - Turkey, 1899 (July 19), registered cover from Havana to Constantinople, franked (front and back) with combination of provisional issues to make 16c single registered letter
abroad fee. All stamps cancelled by target obliterator. Front
shows provisional three line registration cachet. German “Vom
Auslande uber/Bp.10 Verviers-Coln” railway entry label applied. Reverse bears German P.O. at Constantinople arrival
c.d.s. Rare destination (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
181
Third Session
Start CHF
1305
Start CHF
)
1307
CUBA - United States, 1899, cigar advertising cover, franked
with 1c/1¢ green and pair 2c/2¢ red surcharged Bureau issue
with CUBA overprint (Sc 221,222), prepaying the UPU letter
rate to the United States, and all tied by CARDENAS duplex
cancels. Reverse shows BALTIMORE, MD/RECD arrival
datestamp. A lovely advertising cover with scarce franking associated with the US military rule of Cuba, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1306
)
GUAM - United States, 1900 cover, showing “U.S.S. Yosemite” manuscript origin and franked with single and two horizontal
pairs of the provisional 2 cent Washington with GUAM overprint
(Sc 2), all tied by rare SAN LUIS D"APRA c.d.s.’s. Reverse
shows SAN FRANCISCO machine transit plus WASHINGTON,
D.C. arrival c.d.s. A very rare cover, combining multiples of the
provisional stamp with exceedingly scarce postmarks. Scott 2
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
CUBA - United States, 1899 cover, franked with 2½ de Peso
on 2 cent U.S. Bureau issue (Sc 223), prepaying the soldiers letter rate to the United States. Stamp tied by MILITARY STA./No.
10/HAVANA duplex, and reverse shows CHICAGO/ILL Flag
cancel applied in transit, plus VINTON, IOWA arrival c.d.s. A
nice military item from the U.S. occupation of Cuba, Very Fine.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1305
1307
1308
Ex 1310
1311
1312
1313
1315
1316
1318
1321
1322
182
United States
Start CHF
1308
)
GUAM - United States, 1900 cover, franked with 1 cent green
and strip of three 3 cent purple US small Bank Note issue with
GUAM overprint (Sc 1,3), prepaying the UPU letter rate plus
Registry fee to the United States, and all cancelled by light violet
AGANA GUAM straight line. Front shows violet AGANA/GUAM
datestamp and red R. MANILA P.I. Registry marking, while reverse bears MANILA and SAN FRANCISCO transits, plus
JOHNSONVILLE/N.Y. arrival c.d.s. A rare franking (only 5000 3
cent stamps issued) on a nice Registered cover from this US
possession, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1309
)
GUAM - United States, 1905 cover, franked with 10 cent brown
US small Bank Note issue with GUAM overprint (Sc 8 Type I),
prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to the United
States, and cancelled by GUAM/ISL. GUAM duplex. Front
shows violet GUAM,GUAM/REGISTERED datestamp, while
reverse bears EVERETT, WASH/REGISTERED arrival c.d.s. A
scarce franking on a lovely Registered cover from this US possession, Very Fine.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1310
P
HAWAII, 1894-97, Commemoratives, imperf. plate proofs in
gray black, complete set of six, reissue for the modern souvenir card, horizontal pairs (12¢ two singles), 25¢ on card, others
on wove paper, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1311
)
HAWAII, c.1872 cover, franked with two 2 cent rose vermilion
King Kamehameha issue (Sc 31a), prepaying the inter-island
letter rate to Oahu. Stamps tied by segmented target cancels,
purported to be from Kawaihae on the Big Island. Rare franking
on an exceptionally fine inter-island cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1312
)
HAWAII, c.1875 cover, franked with 2 cent brown King
Kalakaua issue (Sc 35), prepaying the inter-island rate to Maui.
Stamp
tied
by
target
cancel,
with
HONOLULU/HAWAIIAN-ISLANDS c.d.s. alongside. A scarce
example of an inter-island cover (Photo).
Est. 150 - 225 CHF.
150 CHF
1313
)
HAWAII, 1884, cover from Honolulu to Panahou, Oahu,
franked with 2c vermilion, Oct. 30 departure postmarks, Fine internal usage. Scott 31 (Photo).
Est. 450 - 500 CHF.
450 CHF
1314
)
HAWAII, c.1893 use of 1 cent postal card, prepaying the
inter-island
rate
to
Oahu.
Front
shows
purple
MAHUKONA/HAWAII departure datestamp, plus HONOLULU
duplex arrival. A scarce inter-island use of this card from a small
town on the Big Island, Very Fine. Scott UX4.
Est. 125 - 150 CHF.
125 CHF
Start CHF
1315
)
HAWAII, 1893 use of 1 cent postal card, prepaying the
inter-island
rate
to
Oahu.
Front
shows
blue
LAUPAHOEHOE/HAWAII departure datestamp with blue target
cancel, plus HONOLULU arrival c.d.s. A scarce inter-island use
of this card from a small town on the Big Island, Very Fine. Scott
UX4 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1316
)
HAWAII, 1898 use of 1 cent postal card, prepaying the
inter-island
rate
to
Oahu.
Front
shows
purple
KEALAKEKUA/HAWAII departure datestamp, and reverse
bears partial HONOLULU duplex arrival. A scarce inter-island
use of this card from a small town on the Big Island, Very Fine.
Scott UX8a (Photo).
Est. 125 - 150 CHF.
125 CHF
1317
)
HAWAII, c.1898 use of 1 cent postal card, showing purple
HONOKAA/HAWAII departure datestamp, and prepaying the
local rate to Hamakua. A scarce use between two small towns
on the Big Island, Very Fine. Scott UX8.
Est. 125 - 150 CHF.
125 CHF
1318
)
HAWAII, 1898 cover, franked with pair 2 cent brown 1894 issue
(Sc 75), prepaying the double weight inter-island rate to Oahu,
and tied by purple target cancels. Front shows purple
PAHALA/HAWAII datestamp, and reverse bears partial
HONOLULU duplex applied on arrival. A scarce inter-island
cover from a small town on the Big Island, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 125 - 150 CHF.
125 CHF
1319
)
HAWAII, 1898 cover, franked with 2 cent brown 1894 issue (Sc
75), prepaying the domestic single weight letter rate, and tied by
violet MAHUKONA/HAWAII datestamp. Reverse shows purple
KOHALA/HAWAII duplex applied on arrival. A scarce cover
from a small town on the Big Island, Very Fine.
Est. 125 - 150 CHF.
125 CHF
1320
)
HAWAII, c.1898 use of 2 cent postal stationery envelope,
showing purple KOHALA/HAWAII departure datestamp, and
prepaying the inter-island letter rate to HONOLULU. A scarce
inter-island use from a small town on the Big Island, Very Fine.
Scott U2a.
Est. 125 - 150 CHF.
125 CHF
1321
)
HAWAII - United States, c.1869 cover to Pembroke, Maine,
bearing 10c dark green, with San Francisco date stamp alongside, & showing red “HAWAIIAN STEAM SERVICE” ca. 1869,
with Ashbrooke notes & signature on reverse, ex “Advertiser”.
Scott 68a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1322
)
HAWAII - United States, 1873 cover from Lahaina (Maui), 6
cent rate paid by 6c green Kamehameha IV, Honolulu c.d.s. at
right, Lahaina and San Francisco backstamps, a scarce cover,
Very Fine. Scott 33 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
183
Third Session
Start CHF
1323
Start CHF
)
1325
HAWAII - Germany, 1884 cover, franked with pair 5 cent ultramarine 1882 issue (Sc 39), prepaying the double weight UPU
letter rate to Germany, and tied by segmented target cancel.
Front shows blue HANALEI/KAUAI departure datestamp, plus
HONOLULU transit, while reverse bears NEW YORK transit
and German arrival datestamp. Small tear in upper left does not
detract from this scarce cover, showing usage from a small town
on the North coast of Kauai (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1324
)
HAWAII - United States, 1889 cover, franked with 5 cent ultramarine 1882 issue (Sc 39 with perf damage upper right), underpaying the double weight letter rate to the United States, and
tied by HONOLULU duplex cancel. Front shows violet “T
25/CENTIMES” handstamp showing amount underpaid, plus
U.S. CHARGE/TO COLLECT 10 CENTS postage due marking.
Reverse bears strip of three and two single 2 cent red brown
postage due stamps (Sc J16). Despite minor faults, a rare and
colorful postage due cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
HAWAII - Germany, 1889 use of 2 cent black postal card,
uprated with 2 cent rose King David Kalakaua issue (Sc
43,UX2), prepaying the UPU postal card rate to Germany.
Stamps tied by WAIANAE/OAHU datestamp, and front shows
HONOLULU duplex and SAN FRANCISCO transits. A scarce
overseas use of this card from a small town on the West coast of
Oahu (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1326
)
HAWAII - Germany, 1890 use of a 4c postal stationery envelope, uprated with 6c bluish green Kamehameha V issue, prepaying the UPU letter rate to Germany, and all tied by
HONOLULU duplex cancels. Reverse shows SAN
FRANCISCO and NEW YORK transits, plus WERNIGERODE
arrival c.d.s. A colorful and rare use of this stationery item. Scott
U3, 33a (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1323
1324
1325
1326
1327
1329
1331
1332
1335
1336
184
1333
1334
1337
United States
Start CHF
1327
)
1333
HAWAII - Germany, 1892 use of 1 cent postal stationery envelope, uprated with pair 2 cent brown King Kalakaua issue (Sc
35,U1), prepaying the 5 cent UPU letter rate to Germany, and all
tied by HONOLULU H.I. duplex cancels. Reverse shows SAN
FRANCISCO and NEW YORK transits, plus SOLDIN arrival
datestamp. A scarce and attractive postal stationery item
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1328
)
HAWAII - Austria, 1893 use of 1 cent postal card, uprated
with 1 cent green Princess Likelike issue, both with “Provisional
Government 1893” overprint (Sc 55,UX5), prepaying the UPU
postal card rate to Austria. Stamps tied by HONOLULU, H.I.
datestamps, and front shows SAN FRANCISCO transit and
WIEN arrival datestamp. A scarce overseas use of this card
showing Provisional franking.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1329
)
HAWAII - France, 1895, registered cover, franked with 1 cent
yellow and two 12 cent blue 1894 issue stamps, prepaying the
UPU double weight letter rate, Registry fee, and Acknowledgement of receipt fee to France, and all tied by violet target cancel,
with HONOLULU / HAWAII P.O. inscriptions, violet “A.R.”
handstamp, plus red NEW YORK Registry label. Reverse bears
violet San Francisco / REGISTERED, NEW YORK / REG"Y
DIV. transits, plus DIEULEFIT arrival c.d.s. and NYONS c.d.s.
applied on re-direction. Scarce franking on a colorful and rare
Registered, AR item from Hawaii. Scott 74,78 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1330
)
HAWAII - United States, 1898 cover, franked with 2 cent brown
1894 issue (Sc 75), prepaying the Soldiers Letter rate to the
United States, and tied by HONOLULU H.I. duplex cancel. Reverse bears SAN FRANCISCO machine cancel applied in transit, plus ANDES, NY arrival datestamp. Envelope slightly
reduced at right, but a very scarce postal history item on exhibition page, with sailing data.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1331
)
HAWAII - Sweden, 1899 use of 2 cent postal card, uprated
with 1 cent yellow 1894 issue (Sc 74,UX9), prepaying the 3 cent
postal card rate to Sweden, and all tied by HONOLULU H.I. duplex cancel. Front shows SAN FRANCISCO machine cancel
applied in transit, plus MALMO arrival datestamp. An attractive
card, sent to an exceptional destination, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1332
)
HAWAII - Austria, 1902 unpaid cover from Hawaii, with
HONOLULU, H.ISLS duplex cancel. Front shows purple “T
CENTIMES” handstamp, circled “T” marking of New York, and
blue manuscript “50h”(eller) postage due notation. Reverse
bears NEW YORK transit and strip of five Austria 10h perforated postage due issue (Sc J28), all tied by barred oval WIEN
datestamps. A rare and most unusual postage due item (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
Start CHF
250 CHF
H
PHILIPPINES, 1904, $5 dark green, o.g., hinge remnant, well
centered, Very Fine, pencil signed on reverse. Scott 239
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1334
H
PHILIPPINES, 1911, 4p deep blue, o.g., hinge remnant, well
centered, Very Fine. Scott 273 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1335
)
PUERTO RICO - United States, 1899 cover, franked with single 1 cent green and two 2 cent red Trans-Mississippi issue (Sc
285,286), prepaying the UPU civilian letter rate to the United
States, and all tied by MIL.STA.No4.W.D.C./SAN JUAN
PORTO RICO duplex cancels. Reverse shows N.Y. transit and
oval PHILADELPHIA, PA/RECEIVED machine cancel. Scarce
franking on a cover from the U.S. Military Station at San Juan,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1336
)
PUERTO RICO - United States, 1899, hotel advertising
cover, franked with single 2 cent red Bureau issue (Sc 252),
prepaying the UPU military letter rate to the United States, and
tied by MIL.STA.No4. W.D.C./SAN JUAN PORTO RICO duplex
cancel. Front shows “Soldiers Letter” inscription and required
signatures, while reverse bears N.Y. transit and READING,
PA/RECEIVED duplex arrival. A scarce use of an advertising
cover from the U.S. Military Station at San Juan (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1337
)
PUERTO RICO - France, 1900, registered cover, franked with
strip of three U.S. 1c green, 2c carmine with PUERTO RICO
overprints, and 8c violet brown with PORTO RICO overprint (Sc
213,215,216), prepaying the single letter rate plus Registry fee
to France. Stamps tied by barred oval killers, and front shows
purple framed SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO / Registered c.d.s.
plus red NEW YORK Registry label. Reverse bears NEW
YORK transit and LE HAVRE arrival c.d.s.’s. A rare commercial
use of these provisional stamps on a lovely Registered cover,
Very Fine. Scott 213, 215, 216 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1338
)
PUERTO RICO - England, 1901, registered cover, franked
with 1 cent green, 2 cent red, 5 cent blue, 8 cent violet brown,
and 10 cent brown Bureau issues with PORTO RICO overprints
(Sc 210-214), prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to
England, and all tied by segmented bar cancels. Reverse
shows purple NEW YORK/REG.DIV. transit plus
REGISTERED/LONDON arrival datestamp. A rare Registered
cover showing complete set of 1899 overprints issued for the
U.S. Administration on Porto Rico.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
185
Third Session
1340
1339
1342
1344
Ex 1343
1341
1345
1346
1348
1349
1347
1350
186
1351
Latin America
Start CHF
1345
Latin America
Argentina
1339
)
ARGENTINA - France, 1875 cover, franked with 15c blue San
Martin issue (Sc 19), prepaying the internal postage on a double
weight letter to France, and tied by BUENOS AIRES
datestamp. Front shows BUENOS-AYRES/PAQ.FR.J.No.1
French maritime cachet, while reverse bears BORDEAUX arrival datestamp. A lovely transatlantic cover showing scarce
use of the 15c stamp, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1340
)
ARGENTINA - Uruguay, 1881, registered use of 8c envelope, uprated with perf 12 8c lake Rivadavia and rouletted 16c
green Belgrano issues (Sc 35,39), prepaying the UPU letter
rate plus Registry fee to Uruguay, and all tied by BUENOS
AIRES/CERTIFICADOS datestamp. Front shows violet framed
BUENOS AIRES/CERTIFICADO Registration handstamp and
CORREO/INDEPENDENCIA transits. A scarce Registered envelope with exceptional mixed issue franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1341
)
ARGENTINA - Switzerland, 1890, registered letter, franked
with three 8c lake perf 12 Rivadavia issue (Sc 39), prepaying
the UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to Switzerland, and all tied
by blue ROSARIO/CERTIFICADOS datestamps. Front shows
blue
framed
ROSARIO/CERTIFICADO
Registration
handstamp and red PARIS/CHARGEMENT French entry, while
reverse bears CERTIFICADOS transit and LOECHE VILLE arrival datestamp. A scarce and colorful Registered letter (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
Bolivia
1342
H
BOLIVIA, Airmail, 1930, 5c on 10c, also 10c vermilion and
black, each surcharge double, one inverted, o.g., lightly
hinged, F.-V.F., only 100 of each issued. Scott C11-C12 vars.
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1343
P
BOLIVIA, Airmail, 1935, Map of Bolivia, complete set of ten
different large die proofs in issued colors, also a master die
in brown (value tablet blank), each die sunk on full size card
from the American Bank Note Company, last with natural inclusion, fresh, rare, Very Fine. Scott C42-C51 vars. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1344
Start CHF
)
BOLIVIA - Chile, 1876 cover, showing blue oval CORREOS
DE LA CHIMBA/BOLIVIA handstamp with central ship illustration and blue oval CANCELADO marking on front, plus
VALPARAISO/CHILE arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A very scarce
cover showing fine strikes of these elusive Bolivian markings
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
BOLIVIA - Uruguay, 1880, registered cover, franked with single and bisected pair 10c orange and 50c carmine Arms and
Law issue (Sc21,21a,23), prepaying the double weight letter
rate plus Registry fee to Uruguay, all tied by framed
CERTIFICADA / COCHABAMBA handstamps. Reverse bears
BUENOS AIRES transit and MONTEVIDEO arrival datestamp.
Despite minor imperfections, a very scarce Registered letter
with exceptional franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1346
)
BOLIVIA - Germany, 1887 envelope, franked with rouletted 1c
red, three 2c blue, 5c green and 10c orange eleven-stars issue
(Sc 24-27) prepaying the double weight letter rate to Germany
via the Panama route. Stamps tied by barred oval cancels, with
LA PAZ/BOLIVIA datestamp alongside. Reverse bears
CORREOS/LIMA-PERU transit plus arrival datestamp. Exceptional franking of this entire issue, paying correct rate, on a rare
cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Brazil
1347
P
BRAZIL, 1900, “Estado da Bahia”, 10r-50,000r, nine different large die proofs in various colors, each die sunk or
mounted on full size card from the American Bank Note Company, fresh, rare, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1348
)
BRAZIL - France, 1866, cover to Paris, manuscript “Par
Steamer Navarre”, bearing Very Fine large margin 280r, tied by
large black “CORREIO DA BAHIA” c.d.s. and showing blue
French Maritime “BRESIL / BORDEAUX 18 OCT 1866" c.d.s.
and red boxed ”P.D." handstamp, Extremely Fine, signed Diena
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1349
)
BRAZIL - Portugal, 1866 cover, franked on reverse with imperforate pair 60r upright numeral issue (Sc 24), prepaying the internal postage and maritime fee to Portugal. Front shows
CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE/BRAZIL datestamp and
“450”reis postage due handstamp, while reverse bears RIO DE
JANEIRO c.d.s., violet TRANSATLANTICO transit, plus
PORTO arrival datestamp. Scarce franking on a classic cover,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1350
)
BRAZIL, 1867 (Nov. 30) folded letter, franked with Dom Pedro
100r green, tied by negative blue postmark, with Rio de Janeiro
departure postmark, sent to Diamantina (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1351
)
BRAZIL - France, 1869 use of 200r postal stationery envelope, uprated with 500r orange Dom Pedro issue (Sc 60), prepaying the double weight letter rate to France by British packet
service via Portugal. Stamps tied by star-in-lozenge cancel,
with PERNAMBUCO datestamp alongside. A lovely transatlantic cover, showing scarce franking and unusual routing to
France, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
187
Third Session
1354
1352
1353
1355
1358
1356
1357
1359
1360
Ex 1361
1364
1362
1363
188
Latin America
Start CHF
1352
)
1360
BRAZIL, 1873 cover, franked with 20r red lilac and 80r slate violet Dom Pedro issue (Sc 54,57), prepaying the 100r maritime
rate per the ship Guara. Stamps tied by segmented cork cancels, with BAHIA datestamp alongside, and reverse bears RIO
DE JANEIRO arrival c.d.s. Scarce franking, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1353
)
BRAZIL - France, 1879 cover, franked with rouletted 260
Re-Issues Dom Pedro issue (Sc 74), prepaying the UPU letter
rate to France. Stamp tied by indistinct cork cancel, with RIO DE
JANEIRO c.d.s. alongside. Front shows red octagonal
RIO-DE-JANEIRO/PAQ.FR.J.No5 maritime datestamp (Salles
1080), and reverse bears LYON arrival c.d.s. Rare franking on a
lovely transatlantic cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1354
)
BRAZIL, 1880 (Jan. 3) outer folded letter, franked with Dom
Pedro 2x10r carmine and 80r lilac, sent from Rio de Janeiro,
fresh, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1356
)
BRAZIL - Denmark, 1888 (July 31), 50r stationery card, additionally franked with 20r and 10r, sent via Bordeaux to Denmark,
rare card, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1357
)
CHILE - Russia, 1904, registered cover, franked with roulette
25c orange brown Columbus issue (Sc 32), prepaying the UPU
letter rate, Registry fee, and Advisement of Receipt fee to Russia, tied by SANTIAGO/CHILE datestamp. Front shows
“R/SANTIAGO” and “A.R.” labels, and reverse bears
EKATERINOSLAV arrival c.d.s. A scarce Registered AR transatlantic cover to a most unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Colombia
1361
H
COLOMBIA, 1896, Coat of Arms, 2c-2p, imperf., 17 different, horizontal pairs, mostly Very Fine. Scott 97//116 vars.
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
BRAZIL, 1880 (Mar. 24) folded letter, franked with Dom Pedro
100r green rouletted, tied by oval handstamp and sent from
Alto-Mearim to Maranhao, rare (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1355
Start CHF
)
BRAZIL - Indochina, 1897, registered use of 200r postal stationery envelope, uprated on reverse with marginal block of six
50r blue Sugarloaf issue (Sc 115A), prepaying the UPU letter
rate, Registry fee, and Advisement of receipt fee to Indo China,
and all tied by TAUBATE/(S.PAULO) datestamps. Front shows
“A.R.” handstamp. “R/BRAZIL” Registration cachet, plus black
oval and purple circular REGISTERED/LONDON datestamps,
while reverse bears RIO DE JANEIRO and MARSEILLE transits, plus TONKIN arrival datestamp. A scarce Registered AR
stationery item, with very fine franking, to an extraordinary destination (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1362
P
COLOMBIA, 1941-53, large die proofs, selection of 11
mostly different, including Antonio Jose de Sucre, Murillo Toro
and Map, two dies including. unfinished design, 10p Ospino
etc., generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1363
P
COLOMBIA, 1941, “Fondo de Catastro”, $5, two different
large die proofs in black, one master die (value tablet blank),
reduced to stamp size and card mounted, each with die number
at top, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1364
(H)
COLOMBIA, Airmail, 1919, 2c carmine rose, unused without
gum, well centered, strong color, faint toning on reverse, otherwise Very Fine, with 1950 P.F. certificate, only 200 issued of
which around 160 were used. Scott C1 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Chile
1358
H
CHILE, 1953, Stamp Centenary souvenir sheet, without gum
as issued, staple holes at left, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1359
)
CHILE - Germany, 1893 cover, franked with five 1c green and
single 5c ultramarine rouletted Columbus issue (Sc 25,28), prepaying the double weight UPU letter rate to Germany. Stamps
tied by TOCOPILLA/CHILE datestamps, and reverse bears
BLANKENESE arrival c.d.s. Scarce franking on a lovely transatlantic cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1365
Hr
COLOMBIA, SCADTA Airmail, 1921, handstamped in black
“Valor 30 Centavos” on 50c green, surcharge inverted, right
margin block of 4, surcharge double on lower left stamp, o.g.,
few slight gum adhesions, some gum toning and right stamps
creased, otherwise Fine, signed Bloch, very rare. Scott C20 var.
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
189
Third Session
Start CHF
1366
H
COLOMBIA, SCADTA Airmail, 1923, five different complete
sets of 12 each, including “EU” (United States), “F” (France),
“GB” (Great Britain) and “I” (Italy), mounted on pages, F.-V.F.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1367
HHr
COLOMBIA, SCADTA Airmail, 1923-28, 5c-5p, complete
set, including Registration stamp, marginal blocks of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, post office fresh, Very Fine. Scott C38-C50, CF1
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1368
)
COLOMBIA, c.1901 cover, franked with marginal example of
the Rio Hacha “No hay estampillas” provisional, signed by
J.R.Pichon, and used to prepay the internal letter rate. Stamp
tied by oval RIO HACHA/FRANCA handstamp, with AGENCIA
POSTAL NACIONAL/RIO HACHA marking alongside. A scarce
example of this provisional issue, Very Fine, with Schiller signature (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1367
1369
)
COLOMBIA - Belgium, 1907, philatelic advertising cover,
franked with redrawn 5c blue numeral issue (Sc 317a), prepaying the UPU printed matter rate to Belgium, and tied by
CORREOS NACIONALES/TULUA machine cancel. Reverse
bears violet BUENAVENTURA transits, plus BRUXELLES arrival datestamp. A scarce all-over philatelic ad design on an unusual printed matter item (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1368
1369
1370
)
COLOMBIA, Airmail, 1919, 2c carmine rose, used June 18 on
a “Tabletas Bayer Aspirin” advertising picture postcard with
pre-printed “Bi-Plano C-1324" and ”W.Knox Martin" (pilot) inscriptions in red, picture side with a special Inaugural Air Service handstamp, card unfortunately defective and strengthened
with tape, also bearing a special 1932 Ministry of Post cachet,
stamp v.f., extremely rare on card (most were affixed on covers),
signed Kessler, Oriol, Calves etc. Scott C1 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1371
1371
)
COLOMBIA, 1921 (Nov. 10), flown cover from Medellin to
Bogota, franked with 30c on 50c surcharge (uncancelled),
along with regular franking, boxed Medellin datestamps, with
Bogota arrival postmark, Very Fine. Scott C20 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1372
190
Latin America
Start CHF
Start CHF
Costa Rica
1372
P
COSTA RICA, 1936, Columbus and Map of Cocos, set of
two large die proofs in issued colors, each die sunk on full
size card from the American Bank Note Company, Very Fine.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1375
P
COSTA RICA, Airmail, 1941-46, Football (Soccer), complete
set of 12 different large die proofs in issued colors, also a
master die in carmine (value tablets blank), each die sunk on full
size card from the American Bank Note Company, Very Fine.
Scott C56-C66, C121-C123 vars. (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1373
P
COSTA RICA, 1940, Pan-American Health Day, postage and
air mail, complete set of 14 different large die proofs, in issued colors, also two master dies of postage and airpost in
green (value tablets blank), all without overprint, each die sunk
on full size card from the American Bank Note Company. A rare,
if not unique set, Very Fine. Scott 191-195, C46-C54 vars.
(Photo).
Est. 7 500 - 9 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
1376
1374
P
COSTA RICA, Airmail, 1934, Allegory of Flight, 1col and
10col, two different large die proofs in black, each die sunk
on full size card from the American Bank Note Company, Very
Fine. Scott C24, C27 vars. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
P
COSTA RICA, Airmail, 1943-45, Portraits, complete set of 22
different large die proofs in issued colors, also two master
dies in black (value tablets blank), each die sunk on full size
card from the American Bank Note Company. An incredible assembly, possibly unique, Very Fine. Scott C81-C91 vars.
(Photo).
Est. 7 500 - 9 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
191
Third Session
1377
1379
1378
1380
1381
1384
1382
1383
1385
1388
1389
1390
192
1391
Latin America
Start CHF
Start CHF
1385
Cuba
1377
Hr
CUBA, 1946, Red Cross, 2c green, imperf., control punch in
margin, horizontal gutter block of 8, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1378
Hr
1386
CUBA, 1946, Red Cross, 2c green, imperf., vertical gutter
block of 8, F.-V.F. Scott 404 var. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1379
SHH
CUBA, 1951, Antonio Guiteras Holmes, large imperf. souvenir sheet, in green (175x215mm), each stamp with security
punch and overprinted Specimen in red, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
Dominican Republic
1380
P
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 1973, Museum of Mankind in
Santo Domingo, 1c-10c set of six, composite die proof
sheetlet, in various colors, with “Rojo” and “Azul” endorsements, marginal thins, otherwise Fine. Scott 712-715,
C210-C211 vars. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1381
)
ECUADOR - Peru, 1873 cover, franked with imperforate pair 1
real yellow Coat of Arms issue on wove paper (Sc 4), prepaying
the ordinary letter rate to Peru. Stamps cancelled by red
GUAYAQUIL/FRANCA datestamp, and reverse bears illegible
LIMA arrival c.d.s. A lovely first issue cover, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1387
)
ECUADOR - United States, 1930, registered first flight
cover, franked with sixteen 10c/20c gray lilac Revenue stamps
(1 on front and 15 examples on reverse), plus two 1s carmine
engraved airmail issue (Sc 294,C26), prepaying the airmail
postage and Registry fee to the United States, and all tied by
GUAYAQUIL/CERTIFICADO datestamps. Front shows
“R/GUAYAQUIL” Registry cachet, BUENOS AIRES transit, and
numerous “First Flight” cachets for the rapid Guayaquil to New
York service, while reverse bears additional CERTIFICADO
datestamps and NEW YORK/REGY DIV. arrivals. A most unusual First Flight cover with a bountiful array of markings.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
P
sheetlet, in various colors, with “Rojo” and “Azul” endorsements, F.-V.F. Scott 712-715, C210-C211 vars. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1382
P
ECUADOR, Telegraph Stamps, c.1900, 10c, 20c, 40c, three
imperf. composite strips of three in different colors, also
three master dies (value omitted) in gray, green and black, with
die numbers indicated in pencil, stains and other small faults,
otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
P
sheetlet, in various colors, with “Rojo” and “Azul” endorsements, F.-V.F. Scott 712-715, C210-C211 vars. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
Guatemala
1388
H
GUATEMALA, 1881, Quetzal, 20c yellow & green, center inverted, o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott 25a (Photo).
Est. 700 - 1 000 CHF.
700 CHF
1389
H
GUATEMALA, 1881, Quetzal, 2c brown & green, center inverted, part o.g., faint stain, otherwise Very Fine. Scott 22a
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Ecuador
1383
H
ECUADOR, 1896, UPU, imperf. composite sheetlet of four,
also four se-tenant pairs, one in green, balance in black, all card
mounted, some adhesive toning, generally Fine, very rare.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1384
BKHH
ECUADOR, Booklets, 1949, F.D.R. Issue, two, unexploded
booklets, one in blue “Presidencia de la Republica”, another in
green “Vicepresidencia de la Republica”, each with red letters
on front and back (with postal rates), contents are two panes of
2x30c and 2x60c each (“Presidencia” or “Vicepresidencia”),
stapled at left, nice set of booklets from a recently discovered
(and until now forgotten) find, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1390
E
GUATEMALA, 1893, Allegory, composite essay, horizontal
gutter strip of three, comprising stamps of Bolivia (5c), Guatemala (10c), with middle stamp showing center only (Salvador?),
all in green, right stamp crossed out in pencil, with directional
die noted, rare multi-country compound essay, Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1391
P
GUATEMALA, 1893, Allegory, 10c brown, die proof on card,
die number in pencil on top, country name crossed out and indicated “Nic” (Nicaragua), also Bolivia 5c die proofs in brown and
ultramarine, each on card, the former penciled" Guatemala" at
bottom, rare, some soiling (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
193
Third Session
1392
1394
1393
1395
1397
1396
1398
1400
Ex 1401
Ex 1402
1403
1404
194
Latin America
Start CHF
1392
Start CHF
Haiti
P
GUATEMALA, 1911, Pres. Manuel Estrada Cabrera, engraved die of center only, card mounted, die number at bottom, also 1c Quetzal, die proofs of center and frame, each
mounted on a separate card, some adhesive toning, otherwise
Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1393
P
GUATEMALA, Revenue, 1900, Tobacco, 1c and 1¼c black,
three die proofs, each reduced and card mounted, with sequence of additional values at bottom, die number at top, some
toning, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1394
)
GUATEMALA, 1811, cover from Guatemala to Sonsonate,
with “Viva F.VII/Guatemala” in black, without any additional rate
markings, backflap missing, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1395
)
GUATEMALA, c. 1862, incoming cover from New York,
franked with vertical pair of 10c green, paying double rate (10c
per 1/2 oz), taxed “4" (reales) in black, as per convention with
the United States of 1.9.1862, fine. Most existing cover to Guatemala from the U.S. are from the correspondence (generally
stampless letters) of Elisha Oscar Crosby, first U.S. Minister to
Guatemala (May 1861 to June 1864) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1396
)
GUATEMALA, 1871 (Oct. 16), incoming folded letter from
London, franked with a single 1s green, single rate “2" reales in
red (for under 1/2 oz), Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1397
)
GUATEMALA, 1874 (Sept. 16), incoming folded letter from
Glasgow, franked with 2x1s green, double rate “4" reales in
black (includes postage due for 1/2 oz to 1oz), ”per Elbe" endorsement at top, Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1398
)
GUATEMALA - England, 1899, Belgium consulate registered cover, franked with red 6c/5c purple, 6c/10c red, 6c/20c
green, 6c/100c brown, red 6c/150c blue, 6c/200c orange, and
red 10c/20c green 1898 surcharged issue (Sc
77,78,79,82,83,84,85), prepaying the UPU letter rate, Registry
fee, and Advisement of Receipt fee to England, and all tied by
target cancels. Front shows purple oval GUATEMALA
datestamp, purple circular GUATEMALA/A.R. handstamp, purple
“R”
Registration
cachet,
plus
oval
REGISTERED/LIVERPOOL arrival datestamp, while reverse
bears
three
cachets
of
the
LEGATION
DE
BELGIQUE/CENTRE-AMERIQUE. Exceptional franking on a
very scarce Registered/AR letter between Belgian Consulates,
ex Madden (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1399
P
HAITI, 1945, Red Cross, complete set of 17 different large
die proofs in issued colors, also master die in green & red
(value tablet blank) each die sunk on full size card from the
American Bank Note Company, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Honduras
1400
HH/Hr
HONDURAS, 1891, 10p green & black, head inverted, sheet
corner margin block of 20, o.g., mostly never hinged (some naturally yellow gum spots), an impressive multiple, F.-V.F. Scott
64a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1401
P
HONDURAS, 1892, Columbus, selection of 22 imperf.
proofs, various colors, with composite strips of three, also pairs
and singles, one master die, all card mounted, some with die
numbers in pencil, adhesive stains and defects, otherwise Fine.
Scott 65//75 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1402
P
HONDURAS, c. 1900, Arms of Honduras, selection of 12 different. engraved vignettes, mostly in black, also two additional dies of other items, central vignettes etc., each card
mounted, with die number at bottom (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1403
H
HONDURAS, 1941, Red Cross, 1c large die proof in issued
colors, also with impressions of Red Cross in margins, die sunk
on full size card from the American Bank Note Company, Very
Fine. Scott RA4 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1404
P
HONDURAS, 1943, UPU, large die proof, center and value
omitted, card mounted, with die number and date inserted by
hand, card mounted, little soiling, probably unique (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
195
Third Session
Start CHF
Mexico
1407
1405
HH
MEXICO, Airmail, 1935, Amelia Earhart, 20c brown carmine, o.g., never hinged, well centered, Very Fine, signed
Sanabria, H.Bloch etc., rare unhinged. Scott C74 (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1408
1406
H
MEXICO, Airmail, 1936, Eagle Man, 20c lake, o.g., lightly
hinged, well centered, with 2003 MEPSI certificate, rare. Scott
C76A (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1407
)
MEXICO (Guadalajara District), 1858 (Sept.) cover to
Guadalajara, franked by 1856 2r green and 4r pale carmine
tied by framed italic “Franqueado-en Tepic” handstamp. in red,
Schatzkes 409. Rare cover at 6r triple rate, Fine. Scott 3, 4
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1409
1408
)
MEXICO (Guadalajara District), 1858 (April) entire letter to
Sayula, franked on front and back with 1856 ½r blue pairs each
tied by circular negative handstamps of Guadalaj., Schatzkes
299 in black. Dated c.d.s. alongside. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1409
1413
)
MEXICO, 1858 cover, franked with one-quarter 8r red lilac Hidalgo issue with district overprint, prepaying the 2 reales letter
rate to Texas, and tied by framed ZACATECAS datestamp. A
scarce example of this quadrisect variety, Very Fine. Scott 5d
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1410
)
MEXICO, 1859-1915, group of 9 covers, showing variety of
destinations (Norway), attractive advertising covers with good
range of frankings (bisect, registered mail). Nice and attractive
group.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1414
196
Latin America
Start CHF
Start CHF
1414
)
MEXICO - France, 1868 cover, franked with perforated 50c
black on yellow Hidalgo issue with Gothic “MEXICO 1 68” overprint (Sc 55), prepaying the internal postage on a letter to
France, and tied by FRANCA/MEXICO datestamp. Front
shows VERA-CRUZ/PAQ.FR.B.No 1 French maritime cachet
and “10” decime postage due handstamp, while reverse bears
PARIS arrival datestamp. Scarce use of this stamp on a lovely
transatlantic cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1415
1411
)
MEXICO - France, 1861 (Nov.), cover to Paris via London,
franked by Very Fine 1861 4r rose red on yellow tied by Mexico
City c.d.s., British PO at Vera Cruz c.d.s. on reverse in black.
Anglo-French accountancy marking GB / 1F 60c in black and
red London transit. Calais transit c.d.s.FR. “24" decimes due.
Rare cover. Scott 10 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
MEXICO - France, 1869 cover, franked with two imperforate
25c blue Hidalgo issue with “PUEBLA 4 69” overprints (Sc 48),
prepaying the internal postage on a letter to France, and tied by
CORREOS/PUEBLA datestamp. Front shows GB/1F60c accountancy marking, ANGL/AMB.CALAIS French entry, and
“10” decime postage due handstamp. Reverse bears red
LONDON transit and BAYONNE arrival datestamp. Minor
opening tear does not detract from this scarce classic cover
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1416
)
MEXICO - France, 1878 cover, franked with 25c blue Hidalgo
issue with “DURANGO 1678” overprint (Sc 109), prepaying the
internal postage on a letter to France, and tied by blue oval
FRANCO datestamp. Front shows NEW ORLEANS/LA US entry, New York T/CENTIMES/35 duplex debit handstamp, blue
ETATS UNIS/PAQ.FR.BREST French entry marking, plus red
“95c” postage due notation. Reverse bears NEW YORK/F.D.
transit and BORDEAUX arrival datestamp. Ascarce cover sent
to the UPU from a non-member country, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1417
1412
)
MEXICO - France, 1864 cover, franked with single and pair of
the 2 rs. grey-green Hidalgo issue, with MEXICO overprints, all
tied by FRANCO / MEXICO c.d.s.’s. Front shows blue octagonal MEXIQUE c.d.s. of the French Consular Agency at Very
Cruz, plus a “24" decime postage due handstamp for a double
weight letter. Reverse bears rare FLORIDE / * French paquebot
c.d.s. in red (Salles 1311c), plus PARIS arrival c.d.s. A lovely
second issue cover with rare maritime markings, Very Fine.
Scott 8 (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1413
)
MEXICO - Germany, 1883 use of 2c+3c postal card, prepaying the UPU card rate to Germany. Front shows red octagonal
VERA CRUZ/LIGNE B.PAQ.FR/No.2 French maritime cachet
plus KONSTANZ arrival datestamp. A scarce use of this UPU
card, Very Fine.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
1415
MEXICO, 1868 cover, franked with 2 reales lilac Guadalajara
provisional issue, tied by negative CORREOS / TEPIS
handstamp, and showing oval FRANQUEADO / TEPIC c.d.s. A
rare cover, Canada Gilbert/Paris, 2006 Jaretzky certificate
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1416
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1418
)
MEXICO - United States, 1935 (May 3), Amelia Earhart Solo Flight from Mexico City to New York, registered and flown cover addressed to George Putnam in New York, personally endorsed and signed “Carried by Air, Mexico, D.F. New York, May 8, 1935, Amelia
Earhart”, franked with 20c Eagleman overprinted “Amelia Earhart Vuelo de Bueno Voluntad Mexico 1935" and additional 40c adhesive, tied by May 3, 1935 c.d.s., mixed franking with 18c United States postage (tied by Newark May 8, 1935) postmark, additional transit and arrival markings on back, with two Registry seals, Very Fine, a classic air post flight cover, only 40 (!) carried (Photo).
Est. 12 000 - 15 000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
198
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Nicaragua
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NICARAGUA - United States, 1907 cover, franked with
B/Dpto. Zelaya overprint on 20c lake and 15c olive with
COSTA/ATLANTICA/B overprint (Sc 1L44,1L57), prepaying
the UPU letter rate to the United States, and all tied by purple
oval BLUEFIELDS datestamp. Front also shows partial
RICHMOND, VA duplex applied on arrival. Scarce franking on a
most uncommon cover from the Zelaya Province of Nicaragua.
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1420
Panama
)
NICARAGUA - Germany, 1908, registered cover, franked
with strip of three and two single 35c/50c green & black Revenue stamps with orange surcharge (Sc 225), prepaying the quadruple weight UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to Germany, and
all tied by purple oval MATAGALPA datestamps. Front shows
purple “R” Registry cachet and PARIS/CHARGEMENTS transit, while reverse bears purple MANAGUA transit and
MUNCHEN arrival datestamps. Scarce and unusual franking
on lovely Registered letter, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
P
PANAMA, c.1906, Arms of Panama, large die proof in black,
die sunk on card, with die number at bottom, security punch at
upper left, Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1422
HH
PANAMA, 1959, Human Rights, set of seven horizontal
pairs imperf. vertically, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott
423-424, C213-C217 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Paraguay
1423
HH
PARAGUAY, 1960, 75c United Nations, blue color inverted,
upper left corner margin single, o.g., never hinged, a striking variety, marginal crease, Very Fine. Scott 571 var. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1424
)
PARAGUAY, 1881 cover, franked with 5c orange brown Lion issue of 1879 (Sc 12), prepaying the domestic letter rate, and tied
by CORREOS DE LA ASUNCION datestamp. Front shows additional ASUNCION datestamp. Repairs to minor opening tears
and partially missing back flap, but a rare use of this stamp on
cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
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1423
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1424
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1428
1427
1426
1431
1429
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1432
1435
1433
1436
1430
200
Latin America
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)
1431
PARAGUAY - Argentina, 1929, registered first flight cover,
franked with 2.50p bister Yegros and $2.85/5c lilac airmail issues (Sc 293,C1), prepaying the airmail letter rate and Registry
fee to Argentina, and all tied by purple AEREO-POSTAL /
PARAGUAY datestamp. Front shows “R” Registry label from
Asuncion, purple CORREO AEREO / REP. DEL PARAGUAY
handstamp, plus private “First Flight” label, while reverse bears
oval purple ASUNCION handstamp and BUENOS AIRES arrival datestamps. Scarce franking, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Peru
1426
P
PERU, 1895, Election of President Pieriola, set of seven
large die proofs in issued colors, all mounted on full size
cards from the American Bank Note Company, Very Fine. Scott
134-140 vars. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1427
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)
PERU - Germany, 1896 cover, franked with 2c blue Capac issue and 20c ultramarine Llama issue (Sc 113,143), prepaying
the double weight UPU letter rate to Germany, and all cancelled
by straightline CUZCO handstamp. Reverse shows LIMA transits and German arrival datestamp. Scarce late use of the
CUZCO cancel on a lovely mixed transatlantic cover, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
Salvador
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(H)
SALVADOR, 1896, 1c green, 24c violet, imperf., gutter sheets
of 200, unused without gum, some toning, generally F.-V.F.
Scott 146, 154 vars. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1433
P
SALVADOR, 1940s, 1c-200c dark ultramarine, imperf. composite proof sheetlet of nine, card mounted, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Uruguay
PERU - United States, 1886 cover, franked with 2c green and
two 5c orange 1886 issue (Sc 106,108), prepaying the UPU letter rate to the United States, and all tied by segmented cork cancels. Front shows violet ADMON. DE CORREOS /
LAMBAYEQUE handstamp with Coat of Arms seal, while reverse bears NEW YORK / PAID ALL arrival duplex. A lovely
cover with colorful franking, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1429
P
SALVADOR, 1894, Columbus, 1c-10p, complete proof set
of 13, low values imperf. sheetlet of 10, three top values card
mounted individually, all in black, some adhesive toning, generally Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
P
PERU, Postage Due, 1899, “Deficit”, set of two large die
proofs in issued colors, mounted on full size cards from the
American Bank Note Company, Very Fine, ad extremely rare
set of “key” postage dues. Scott J34-J35 vars. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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SALVADOR, 1892, Landing of Columbus, 1c-1p orange,
imperf. composite sheetlet of six, also gutter strip of three
and one single die (1p), all values represented, card mounted,
some adhesive stains, Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1434
)
URUGUAY, 1866 cover, franked with bisected imperforate 10c
green numeral issue (Sc 31), prepaying the domestic letter rate,
and tied by blue barred oval “C” cancel. Front shows blue oval
PAYSANDU datestamp. A rare example of this bisect, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1435
)
URUGUAY - France, 1883 registered use of 10c envelope,
uprated with 5c blue and 10c brown 1883 issue (Sc 50,51), prepaying the UPU letter rate to France plus Registry fee, and all
tied by framed RECOMENDADA handstamp. Front shows
CORREO/CORDON datestamp, and reverse bears
MARSEILLE transit. A scarce Registered use of this stationery,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1436
)
URUGUAY, 1895, registered use of 5c envelope, uprated
with 1c blue, 2c red brown, 5c rose, and 7c green 1894 issue (Sc
75,77,80,82), prepaying the domestic letter rate plus Registry
fee, and all tied by CORREOS URUGUAY/RIVERA
datestamps. Front shows blue Registration label, and reverse
bears MONTEVIDEO arrival c.d.s. Lovely four color franking
usage on Registered stationery, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1437
)
URUGUAY, 1924-26, very nice postal history selection, including three uprated Registered with air mail stamps stationery
cards and one stationery letter card all sent to Argentina. Very
attractive assembly.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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VENEZUELA, 1943, Resellado, 10c-20b, complete set,
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, Very Fine. Scott
C164-C180 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1438
Latin America Collections
1439
)
LATIN AMERICA, 1864-1930, very attractive selection of 38
covers and stationery cards, in a cover album, to various foreign destinations from: Argentina(4), Bolivia, Brazil(2), Colombia (3), Guatemala (3), Honduras, Mexico (6), Nicaragua (4),
Panama, Paraguay, Peru (4), Salvador (2) and Uruguay (6). Variety of issues commercially used, showing different postal rates
for air mail and registered mail. Various transit marks inclusive
early French octagonal “Paquebot” cancellations. Highly attractive and unusual assembly. Viewing recommended (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1440
)
LATIN AMERICA, 1884-1932, attractive selection of covers
(17) and stationery (8), showing variety of mix issue frankings,
bisects, registered and AR mail. Nice advertising covers, interesting routing and attractive foreign destinations. Viewing recommended (25 items).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1441
H
SOUTH AMERICA, 1870-1900, a very nice selection of classic issues, of Argentina (Buenos Aires), Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela. Includes many bisects of nice
high catalog value. Great range of cancellations. Very interesting lot, see all photos on our website (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Ex 1439
1442
P
SOUTH AMERICA, 1881-1903, Bradbury Wilkinson proofs,
printer’s samples imperforated on thick wove paper perforated
“SPECIMEN”, a selection, comprising Argentina 1882 12c.
green, Bolivia 1894 50c. bistre-brown, Brazil Pernambuco State
200r. brown, Chile 1881 2c. blue and Telegraph 20c. olive-green, Mexico 1895 thin paper perf. on two sides 1c. blue
with “Prueba” in printed design, 1899-1903 1c. to 5p. in colours
differing from those of issued, and El Salvador stamp essay 1R.
violet, 1903 2c. blue, 25c. red, Official 10c. maroon, and Giro
Tax 2c. claret, mainly fine (22 items).
Est. 350 - 400 CHF.
350 CHF
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China
CHINA, Ancient Coins, Warring States, 4th century BC,
knife type bronze coin from “Chi” State in Shangtung Province, 3 characters on obverse and a circle (character “Sun”) on
reverse. Complete patina and original unearthed condition, Almost Uncirculated (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
1446
Ancient Coins
1443
CHINA, Ancient Coins, Early Warring States, 5th century
BC, hollow-headed blade “Bu” type bronze coin, length 8.5
cm.As an early type of money, there is no character on both
sides. Overall lovely patina and original unearthed condition.,
Extremely Fine (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
1444
CHINA, Ancient Coins, Warring States, 4th century BC, hollow-headed blade “Bu” type bronze coin, length 8.5 cm.
Character “Wu” on obverse. Overall lovely patina and original
unearthed condition, Extremely Fine (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
CHINA, Ancient Coins, Late Warring States, 3rd century
BC, bronze coin, 4.3 cm. Character “Gong” on obverse. Complete patina and original unearthed condition, Extremely Fine
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
1447
CHINA, Ancient Coins, Late Warring States, 3rd century
BC, bronze coin, 4.1 cm. Character “Yuan” on obverse. Partial
patina and original unearthed condition, Extremely Fine
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
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1447
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Chinese Local Posts
Chinese Empire
1452
)
CHINA, 1896 (22 Apr.), neat local Shanghai envelope,
opened out for display, showing “Paid” straight-line h.s. (similar
to the type used for Chefoo) in pinkish red, with “CUSTOMS
SHANGHAI” double ring d.s. and “SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST”
c.d.s. on reverse. Adressee’s name barred out, but an appealing official usage evidently emanating in the Customs Post and
then passed to the Local Post for delivery (Photo).
Est. 250 - 400 CHF.
250 CHF
1453
1448
)
CHINA: CHEFOO LOCAL POST - India, 1895 cover, bearing
1c (SG 7) canceled by Apr 1 c.d.s., with Hong Kong 10c (Sc
#44) to Ceylon, then forwarded to India. Shanghai Local Post
and other transits on reverse. A rare combination of Chefoo Local Post to a rare destination (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
CHINA - Incoming mail from England, 1897, private postcard, franked with Great Britain ½d orange Queen Victoria, tied
by AU 27 97 HADLEIGH squared-circle postmark, manuscript.
dateline “The Hall, SHELLEY, August 24, 1897, 10 A.M.” addressed to “E.W. Arnold, 361 Brostley Road, Honour Oak Park,
Brockley.” Address crossed out and readdressed to “Myrtle
Villa, Pekin, China”, additional franked with another 1/2d now
tied by AP 12 98 HADLIEGH squared circle postmark plus three
partial hexagonal “T/L” postage handstamps, each stamp with a
penciled “0" next to it, which usually means invalid and also
”1/25". Manuscript at top center “If returned to England as not
known-send to 135 Devonshire Rd, Forest Hill, London” and
manuscript. across middle “If not known in China, try New South
Wales,” three line bilingual Chinese RETURNED TO WRITER
handstamp and bilingual Peking and Hong Kong c.d.s.Card
toned showing wear of this trip. A seemingly simple internal usage that turned into a two-year odyssey to China, especially
unusual for a post card (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1454
)
CHINA, 1898, 1c postal stationery card, used with three
creases, bearing “Jia-Chen 10th Month 21st day” Shantung
Yengchow lunar c.d.s. to nearby Shantung Tsaochow with arrival c.d.s. on front. Framed chop “Postage Paid, No Payment
Any More” also on front, a rare usage on postal card! (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1449
)
CHINA: CHINKIANG LOCAL POST - United States, 1894
cover, franked with 1c Chinkiang Local Post issue, tied by
CHINKIANG / POSTAL SERVICE c.d.s. Foreign postage paid
with Hong Kong 10c Victoria, tied by SHANGHAI c.d.s. of the
British Office. Reverse shows YOKOHAMA and NEW YORK
transits, plus BRIDGETON arrival c.d.s. Scarce local post cover
to the U.S. (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1450
)
CHINA: SHANGHAI LOCAL POST, 1889 cover, franked with
1889 20 cash on 100 cash blue, tied by red Shanghai Local Post
bilingual cancel, with blue Shanghai backstamp, Very Fine.
Chan LS122 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1451
)
CHINA: SHANGHAI LOCAL POST - Danzig, 1895, Shanghai
Municipality local post 1c stationery card, additionally
franked with vertical pair of Hong Kong 2c Queen Victoria, tied
by SHANGHAI British P.O. c.d.s. and Danzig arrival c.d.s. Very
nice and attractive combination to this unusual destination
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1455
)
CHINA - Indochina, 1900 cover, franked with three 2c C.I.P.
Dragons, paying the Chinese internal postage to the Indochina
border, and tied by LUNGCHOW bi-lingual c.d.s. Indo-Chinese
internal postage paid by 15c French Group Type stamp,
cancelled by LANG-SON / TONKIN c.d.s. Reverse shows
HANOI / TONKIN arrival c.d.s. A scarce and colourful combination cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
1456
)
CHINA, 1901-04, three very attractive picture postcards,
one sent locally and two sent to Germany showing variety of
very interesting cancellations (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1457
)
CHINA - Incoming mail from Germany, 1903, Germania stationery card sent from Hanover to Shanghai, bearing German P.O. at Shanghai arrival, SHANGHAI*LOCAL POST c.d.s
and straight line TOO - LATE handstamp. Very interesting card
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
205
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1460
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Start CHF
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)
1464
CHINA - Incoming mail from German South West Africa,
1905, military postcard (free of postage) sent from WINDHUK
to Tientsin during “Herero War” in German South West Africa,
via Cape Town, 2 1/2d mark applied; Tuticorin-India where was
boxed “FOREIGN POSTAGE DUE / TWO ANNAS” handstamp
was applied. “N.I.AGENT.SINGAPORE” transit squared circle
alongside to British SINGAPORE c.d.s. & Chinese TIENTSIN
and HANKOW arrival c.d.s.’s. Exceptional item, the only recorded from GSWA, small repaired tear at the left edge, Steuer
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1459
)
CHINA - Germany, 1908, Chinese CIP vertical stationery
card, with 119mm frame, uprated with 2x2c Coiling Dragon
stamps, datelined Chinkiang, March 3, 08, cancelled by Shanghai bilingual lunar to Hannover, Germany, redirected to
Buxtehude, arrival c.d.s Scarce appearance of this card, light
vertical crease (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1460
)
CHINA - Incoming mail, 1933 (Nov. 6), cover from Fulham to
Shanghai, forwarded to Shasi, taxed with 20c. orange Chinese Postage due stamp, with partial imprint, tied by bilingual
SHANGHAI c.d.s. in addition to boxed bilingual Chinese
“CANCELLED” handstamp. Reverse shows official P.O. 1st.
and 2nd. notice of delivery attempts to the recipient. Interesting
cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Chinese Republic
1461
)
CHINA, 1912-36, eleven covers bearing nice mixed
frankings of commemorative issues, foreign destinations
inclde Scotland, Germany, Hawaii, Australia (printed matter),
France. Nice and clean group.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1462
)
CHINA - Japan, 1917, red band cover, with 1st Peking Junk
3c(x2) tied by Szenan (Kweichow Province) Aug. 19 c.d.s. to
Otaru in Hokkaido, Japan. Arrival c.d.s. on reverse alongside
with 3 transits. Rare bilingual “TOO LATE” chop applied in
Shanghai indicating late for the scheduled steamer. Unusual
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1463
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CHINA - Russia, 1922-23, the reply half of a 4c red stationery card, uprated by 2c Junk issue to pay 6c rate for international postcards (from 1.Jan 1923), returned from Russia to
Manchuria. Front shows Russian dispatch “CHITA / VOKZAL” railway station oval datestamp. The card was forwarded to
Harbin, Manchuria, where it was charged postage due and
struck with a boxed “TAX” mark as the card had already been erroneously cancelled upon departure from Harbin. Very attractive & rare correctly paid, however Taxed, due to an oversight by
Chinese PO. Exhibition item, Holcombe and Royal certificates,
possibly unique (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
CHINA, 1922-31, selection of six covers to foreign destinations, Germany, Hawaii, France; franked with 25th National
Postal anniversary issue, Constitution issue and Sun Yat-sen
burial issue. Nice and attractive frankings, a clean lot.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1465
)
CHINA - Russia, 1923, attractive group of three uprated 4c
Junk reply part stationery cards, sent from Irkutsk, Siberia to
the headquarters of the China Eastern Railway company at
Harbin. All corresponding dispatch and arrival postmarks, each
item has a Royal or Holcombe certificate (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 4 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
A similar card sold at Interasia auction in 2012, lot 1200, for
HK$ 25,000.
1466
)
CHINA, 1924-50, Kuo-Min-Tang Govt., cover accumulation,
consisting of mainly Air Mail covers to various destinations, predominantly Czechoslovakia, including Registered & Censored,
with a wide variety of rates. Viewing recommended (all photos
on web).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
1467
)
CHINA - from Germany to Mongolia, 1936, Berlin Olympic
Games card, with O.G., registration label sent to Altan_Boulak,
Mongolia. Card arrived to China at Peiping where was stopped.
Three line SERVICE TEMPORARILY /SUSPENDED /
RETURN TO SENDER cachet applied. Card was sent back via
Graz, Austria. Interesting journey to unusual destination
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1468
)
CHINA, 1939-42, very nice selection of six censored covers
sent to Germany and Hong Kong, attractive frankings and
postal routes. Worth inspection.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1469
)
CHINA - Japan, 1940, 2½c postal stationery card, used with
Honan Province Chinhua on the 1st January 1940 sent to Otaru
in Hokkaido, Japan. A rare proper usage of postal card, especially to an unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1470
)
CHINA - United States, 1949, registered air mail cover, with
Yunnan Silver Yuan surcharges 30c/$20(x4), $1.20/$100,000,
10c/$20,000(x2) and 6c/$200(x2), the latter showing 7mm surcharges, tied by Kunming Aug. 15 c.d.s. to USA. Front shows
nice provisional registration label with city name in manuscript.
Arrival c.d.s. and Canton transit also on reverse. Nice and
scarce usage of Yunnan Silver Yuan issue (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
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Chinese Provinces
1471
)
CHINA: NORTH EAST PROVINCES, 1948, airmail cover,
with Northeastern provinces SYS $500 cancelled by
Shengyang Aug. 11 c.d.s. to France. A magnificent example
showing inflation rate in postage increase, with shortage in supply of stamps, in the besieged Shenyang city, where only the air
mail was possible though expensive (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1472
)
CHINA: SINKIANG PROVINCE - France, 1929 cover, bearing
6c+16c overprint both tied by TURFAN c.d.s. alongside manuscript Via Siberia. On reverse bears TAHCHENG transit c.d.s.
and Chinese censor label. Nice and clean (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1473
)
CHINA: SINKIANG PROVINCE - England, 1931, registered
cover to London, bearing 5c+20c+50c overprints, all tied by
WENSUH (AKSU) c.d.s. alongside LESTKHOSZETANG
(IRKESTAN) c.d.s.& showing Prov. Registration label. On reverse bears SHUFU (KASHGAR) c.d.s. and arrival London
oval. Unusual three color franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1474
)
CHINA: SINKIANG PROVINCE - France, 1931, registered
cover, bearing 50c overprint. tied by KUCHANG c.d.s. alongside SHUFU (KASHGAR) c.d.s. At the front attached P.O. receipts from Kuchang (partly torn) and from Shufu (complete)
reverse bears Chinese censor label tied by arrival c.d.s. Unusual and attractive (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1475
)
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1960, Russian Space
Flights (S39) complete, 75 sets in part sheets, with various
printer marks and inscriptions in sheets margins, o.g., never
hinged, Superb. Scott 502-503. Yang S194-195.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
1479
H
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1961, 26th Table Tennis
Championships souvenir sheet (C86M), without gum as issued, hinge mark (washable) on reverse, otherwise perfect in
every respect, Very Fine. Scott 566a (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1480
m
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1961, 26th Table Tennis
Championships souvenir sheet (C86M), neat commemorative FDC cancel, Very Fine. Scott 566a (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1481
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1962, Red-Crowned
Cranes (S48) complete, multiples of 30 stamps, no sheet margins, o.g., never hinged, Superb, rarely offered in such a large
multiples. Scott 612-614. Yang S243-245.
Est. 12 000 - 14 000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
1482
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1962, Red-Crowned
Cranes (S48) complete, 80 sets in multiples, no sheet margins, o.g., never hinged, Superb, rarely offered in such a large
multiples. Scott 612-614. Yang S243-245 (Photo).
Est. 8 000 - 10 000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
CHINESE OFFICES IN MONGOLIA, 1916, red band cover
sent to China, franked on reverse with 1914 Junk 1c block of
six, cancelled by URGA bilingual c.d.s. (Type 3b). Neat single
rate, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
People’s Republic
1476
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1958, Soviet Sputniks
(S25) complete, part sheets of 75 stamps each, with various
hinged, Superb, rarely offered in large multiples. Scott 379.
Yang S139-141.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
1477
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1959, Soviet Space Rocket
(S33), 75 stamps in part sheets, with various printer marks and
inscriptions in sheet margins, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Scott
425. Yang S161.
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
1483
H
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1962, Mei Lan-fang (C94i)
complete, imperf, each stamp with imprint margin, 10y with
small natural paper inclusion, Superb, all stamps very lightly
signed by Raybaudi in pencil (erasable), with Raybaudi certificate, VERY RARE with sheet margin inscription. Scott 620-627
vars. Yang C307i-314i (Photo).
Est. 10 000 - 12 000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
209
Fourth Session
Ex 1488
1492
1495
1493
1494
210
China
Start CHF
1484
HH
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1962, Scientists of Ancient
China (C92) complete, complete sheets of 50, folded in half,
with various printer marks (2-303) and inscriptions in sheets
margins, o.g., never hinged, Superb, rarely offered in complete
sheets. Scott 639-646. Yang C297-304 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1485
HH
sheets. Scott 639-646. Yang C297-304.
Est. 5 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1486
HH
Est. 5 000 - 600 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1487
HH
Est. 5 000 - 600 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1488
Start CHF
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1963, Golden-haired Monkeys (S60) complete, perforated, 98 sets in marginal blocks of
20, of 40 and 32 stamps plus 6 single sets, with various printer
marks and inscriptions in sheets margins, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, rarely offered in such a large multiples. Scott 713-715.
Yang S333-335 (Photo).
Est. 5 500 - 7 000 CHF.
5,500 CHF
1489
HHr
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1963, Golden-haired Monkeys (S60i) complete, imperf, half sheets of 25, with various
printer marks 03-235 and inscriptions in sheets margins, o.g.,
never hinged, Superb. Scott 713-715 vars. Yang S333i-335i
(Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1490
HHr
printer marks 03-149 and inscriptions in sheets margins, o.g.,
never hinged, Superb. Scott 713-715 vars. Yang S333i-335i.
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1491
HHr
hinged, Superb, rarely offered in such a large multiples. Scott
713-715 vars. Yang 333i-335i.
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1492
H
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1964, Chinese Peonies
souvenir sheet (S61M), without gum as issued, immaculate,
Very Fine. Scott 782 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1493
HH
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1968, Directives of Chairman Mao (W10) complete, se-tenant strip of 5, o.g., never
hinged, folded once, Very Fine. Scott 996a. Yang W55-59
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1494
HH
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1968, Directives of Chairman Mao (W10) complete, se-tenant strip of 5, o.g., never
hinged, folded once, Very Fine. Scott 996a. Yang W55-59
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 3 000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1495
HH
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1980, Year of the Monkey
(T46), o.g., never hinged, with offset of the black printers ink at
back, Extremely Fine. Scott 1586. Yang T234 (Photo).
Est. 1 300 - 1 500 CHF.
1,300 CHF
211
Fourth Session
1497
1499
1498
1502
1501
1503
1500
1504
1507
1505
1506
1508
1509
212
China
Start CHF
1496
)
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1949-50, very nice selection of six covers to foreign destinations, Germany, Switzerland, USA; showing nice mixed frankings from Hankow,
Shanghai, Tientsin, Peking. An attractive lot for Chinese postal
rates.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1497
)
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC) - Russia, 1950 cover, with
establishment of PRC 20,000 Yuan (x2) and Tien-An-Men
3,000 Yuan tied by “Imperialism is paper tiger” stamp exhibition
dater showing March 11-13 date in Wushi, Kiangsu Province to
Russia. An unrecorded & significant c.d.s. showing the early
PRC character, some light soiling (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1498
)
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1950, nice lot of 4 covers,
three are local covers from North China (one from
Shihkiachwang) showing very attractive mixed and multiple
frankings. In addition nice PRC cover from Kunming sent to
Germany. Nice and unusual group (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1499
Start CHF
1503
1504
1505
Foreign Offices and Colonies in
China
HH
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1917, King George V, $1 blue
and violet, bottom left margin strip of 4, o.g., never hinged,
some faint gum toning, otherwise Very Fine. SG 13 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
HHr
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1917, King George V, $1 blue
and violet, block of 4, also 4¢ scarlet, top left margin block of 8,
with plate number, o.g., never hinged, $1 with some faint gum
toning, otherwise Very Fine. SG 3, 13 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1502
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Great Britain, 1898 cover,
franked with 10c dark green I.C.P. litho dragon tied by Tientsin
Pakua cancel in combination with Hong Kong 5x2c rose Queen
Victoria, all tied by SHANGHAI code C British P.O. c.d.s. reverse bears Shanghai dollar chop, transit Hong Kong and arrival c.d.s. Very nice (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1506
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - United States, 1895, cover to
Kansas City, franked with pair of 5c Queen Victoria, tied by
Amoy c.d.s. Reverse shows transits Hong Kong, San Francisco
and arrival Kansas City postmarks. Nice cover (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - France, 1898 cover, franked
with 10c dark green C.I.P. dragon tied by 9 Nov. PEKING dollar
chop. Foreign postage paid by Hong Kong pair of 5c blue
Queen Victoria, tied by SHANGHAI British P.O. c.d.s. Reverse
bears Shanghai dollar chop, transit Hong Kong and Joinville arrival c.d.s. Very nice and fresh (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1507
1501
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - England, 1898 cover, franked
on front and reverse with 1c, 4c, and 5c ICP & CIP dragons
mixed, all tied by SHANGHAI 9 MAY 98 dollar chop. Overseas
postage paid by pair of Hong Kong 5c stamps, cancelled by
SHANGHAI c.d.s. of British P.O. A Fine and colorful cover with
LONDON arrival c.d.s. on reverse (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), Incoming mail from Bulgaria, 1958, letter sent from Vidin, Bulgaria to Peking, with
two bilingual white/black “Inconnu” labels applied and tied in
black and red; and returned back to Vidin as unknown. Scarce
and appealing cover (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1500
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - England, 1898, 1c post card,
uprated by Litho Dragon 2c & London Dragon 1c (Sc 88,99) tied
by Tientsin Pakua cancel with “CUSTOMS” excised c.d.s.
alongside, in combination with Hong Kong 2c(x2) (Sc 36) to
London. Nice mixed issue franking. Han 1 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Singapore, 1899, cover from
Wuchow, franked (on reverse) with single and block of four 2c
C.I.P. dragons, all tied by unusual IMPERIAL POST OFFICE /
WUCHOW oval c.d.s. Overseas postage paid with 10c Hong
Kong stamp, canceled by HONG KONG c.d.s. of the British office. SINGAPORE arrival c.d.s. A scarce destination for Chinese mail (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1508
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Switzerland, 1899, double
rate registered cover, franked with 2x5c+2x10c Queen Victoria issue (Sc40,44) all tied by scarce “CUSTOMS/KOWLOON”
and Hong Kong (code C) datestamp. Letter was posted by
French Paquebot “LIGNE N/PAQ.FR.No1" datestamp alongside. Reverse bears St.Imier arrival c.d.s. Scarce letter from
I.M.Customs at Kowloon (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 200 CHF.
900 CHF
1509
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1900, China 1c stationery card, up-rated with three 1898 CIP 1c orange tied
CANTON c.d.s.& Hong Kong 4c grey tied by framed I.P.O.
handstamp. and Hong Kong c.d.s., Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
213
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1510
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1900 cover, bearing
London Dragon 1c gutter pair & 2c block of 4 tied by Canton
c.d.s. in combination with Hong Kong 10c (Sc 44) tied by Canton “IPO’ tie-print to Germany, with Hannover transit on reverse.
Scott 99, 100 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1510
1511
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - France, 1901, registered
cover from Peking, franked (on front and reverse-block of 4 &
6) with ten 4c C.I.P. dragons, all tied by bi-lingual oval PEKING
c.d.s. Overseas postage paid with 30c Hong Kong stamp,
cancelled by SHANGHAI c.d.s. (Code C) of the British office.
Front shows red Peking Registration handstamp, and reverse
bears SHANGHAI transit and ST. GENIS LAVAL arrival c.d.s. A
colorful Registered cover with scarce franking (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
1511
1512
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1901, China 1c
rose stationery card, franked additionally with 1898 CIP 4c
deep chestnut tied by HANGCHOW c.d.s."s, with pair of HONG
KONG 2c pale green cancelled SHANGHAI c.d.s. in black for
inwards transmission. Scarce, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
1513
1512
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Great Britain, 1901 cover,
franked with 1c orange + 4c brown + 5c rose C.I.P. dragon all
tied by Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. in combination with Hong Kong
5c pair, blue Queen Victoria, tied by SHANGHAI British P.O.
c.d.s., natural ageing, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1514
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1903, 1c postal
card from Swatow, uprated with C.I.P. 1c and 2c Dragons, all
tied by Swatow bilingual c.d.s.’s, with additional franking by
Hong Kong 4c rose, Victoria (Hong Kong) and a faint German
receiver on the 4c, an attractive and scarce combination usage,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1513
1515
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA - United States, 1919 (May 4),
registered cover to Chicago, franked with 4c + pair of 8c KGV
with CHINA overprint, tied by TIENTSIN Br. P.O. c.d.s. Alongside boxed red registration cachet. Red wax seal at the back cut
out, but showing all appropriate transit and arrival postmarks.
Clean cover, Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1514
1515
214
China
Start CHF
Start CHF
1519
1516
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1930 (Sep. 30), large cover
headed “On His Majesty’s Service”, franked with 1c-$1
George V, tied by 30 Sep c.d.s. on locally addressed Wei Hai
Wei cover, stated to be last day of usage (SG catalogue value
for used stamps, but noted “from x 30" on cover), filing fold away
from the stamps, backflap missing, with some hinge marks,
Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1517
s
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, Postage Due, 1903, 5c yellow
green, tied on piece by Tientsin c.d.s., Very Fine, signed Bloch.
Scott J7 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Austria, 1897 (15 Sept.),
red-band envelope to Vienna (23.10), bearing on reverse
1897 large figures surcharge 2.5mm. setting on Dowager 2nd
printing 10c. on 12ca. pale orange-yellow (small defect at bottom from perf. separation), cancelled by ‘Chinkiang’ dollar
dater, ‘Shanghai’ dollar dater (16.9, with inverted ‘S’ in Sep) in
blue adjacent, and on front France “Chine” 25c. cancelled by
‘Shang-hai/Chine’ c.d.s. (17.9), a scarce10c provisional. U.P.U.
franking with the surcharged 12 candarins, showing Wien receiver c.d.s., Fine. Chan 63 (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1520
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Italy, 1900 cover, bearing two
5c C.I.P. Dragons tied by TIENTSIN bilingual chop. Overseas
postage paid by 25c Sage with CHINE overprint tied by
SHANG-HAI/CHINE c.d.s. sent to Bergamo. Transits and arrival on reverse, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1517
1518
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1896 cover, bearing
a vertical pair & single of Dowager 6 cand. brown (Sc. 21) tied by
Peking seal with blue IG Customs Peking Jan 31 and Customs
Shanghai Feb 14 on reverse, routed via Fr Paq. Ligne N, in
combination with French “Chine’ 50c, paying the 18 c. double
rate to Berlin, arrival c.d.s. An exceptional multiple usage of the
6 cand. Rare franking, all on front. Exhibition quality, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 8 000 - 10 000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
1520
215
Fourth Session
1523
1522
1521
1524
1525
Ex 1531
1526
1528
1532
1530
1533
1527
216
China
Start CHF
1521
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1900-01, two
uprated Chinese stationery cards sent from Tientsin and
Peking, both show proper dispatch, transit and arrival cancellations. Both nice (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1522
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1901, registered
quadruple rate, franked with London Dragon 2c, 4c, 10c, 30c
all tied by Kiukiang c.d.s. in combination with French “Chine”
25c & 50c-pair all tied by Shanghai c.d.s. Transit and arrival on
reverse. Scott 100, 101, 103, 105 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
1523
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Austria, 1901 cover, bearing
London Dragon 20c tied by Tientsin c.d.s. in combination with
French “China’ 50c to Austrian Krakau, Galicia. Shanghai transit and arrival on reverse. Very scarce destination, Very Fine.
Scott 104 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1524
Start CHF
1528
1529
1530
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Mariana Island, 1902, newspaper wrapper, bearing 10c “CHINE” overprint tied by French
P.O. SHANGHAI Aug.24.01 c.d.s. sent to Saipan on Mariana Island. Front shows German “SAIPAN*MARIANEN” arrival c.d.s.
A four month journey to a rare destination. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - France, 1907, postcard from
Hankow to Paris, sent through French P.O. at Shanghai
franked with 2x2c Dragon in combination with 15c Peace and
Commerce stamp tied by dotted Anchor French maritime
handstamp. Second postcard sent from Chefoo to Peking
through French P.O. Nice and clean. (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1527
m
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900, Germania, 10pf carmine, tied on a piece with “K.D. FELDPOSTSTATION No 3",
signed W. Brande, Eichele certificate. Michel 10; €1 100 (1 350
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1531
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - France, 1919 (Aug. 14), free
frank cover from Shanghai to Dijon, posted by a member of
the French Military Mission to Siberia, bearing a violet cachet
“Battalion Colonial Siberien, Le Commandant” and a naval Anchor, with “Corr-D’Armee Shanghai” departure c.d.s., opened
by censor, with “Controle Postal” re-seal tape, also military censor strikes, some cover mending, very rare usage from China,
prior to the arrival in Siberia (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
m
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901, Reichspost, 3pf-5m
overprints complete, 5m type III (red and white retouched),
used, F.-V.F., 5M signed Steuer. Michel 15-27 III (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1532
1526
)
FRENCH INDOCHINA, 1892-1950, interesting selection of
frankings and cancellations, on 7 covers, stationery letter
card and picture postcard (native China Monkay c.d.s.), mainly
to foreign destinations. Attractive and unusual group (9 items).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1901 stationery
card 1c red, uprated with 5c salmon C.I.P. Dragon tied by clear
PAOTING dollar chop. Foreign postage paid by 10c Sage with
Chine overprint cancelled with Shanghai French P.O. c.d.s.
Alongside Munich arrival c.d.s.’s. Rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1525
)
FRENCH INDOCHINA, 1892-1906, nice selection, including
1892 uprated stationery - letter card 25c + 5c+10c Navigation
and Commerce issue to Cambodia, 1901 registered cover from
Saigon to Paris franked with Navigation and Commerce 5c,
10c, 15c, 25c; 1906 registered cover franked with 3x25c Navigation and Commerce sent from CHOLON-BINHTAY COCHIN
CHINE via Saigon to Germany. Attractive trio (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
HH
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901, Reichspost, 5m slate &
carmine, type II, o.g., never hinged, well centered and post office fresh, Very Fine. Michel 27 II (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1533
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1894, registered
letter to Bremen, franked with 10Pf+20Pf+5oPf Adler issue, all
tied by superb German P.O. “TIENTSIN / KAISERL.
DEUTSCHE / POSTAGENTUR * 7/2 94" c.d.s. Alongside German registration label ”Tientsin". On reverse arrival c.d.s. Very
nice and attractive three color combination cover from German
P.O. in China. Michel 47d,48b,50c (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1534
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899-1904, interesting selection of 3 postal stationery cards, two CHINA overprints from
Tshifu and Tsingtau, Reichpost 5pf stationery from Nagasaki-Japan with Marine Shiffspost c.d.s.), p.card ex Tsingtau
and newspaper wrapper from Tsintau to Berlin bearing rare
TSINTAU*KIAUTSCHOU c.d.s. An attractive group.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1535
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA - 1901, telegram from Tientsin, probably Army postal telegram from the Boxer War,
with 3 split German telegram labels. Unusual.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
217
Fourth Session
1538
1537
1543
Ex 1539
1540
1541
Ex 1542
1544
1546
1545
1547
Ex 1548
218
Ex 1549
China
Start CHF
Start CHF
1542
m
GERMAN COLONIES IN CHINA: KIAUTSCHOU, 1905-19,
Kaiser’s Yacht, 1¢-$2½ complete, used, top value on piece,
F.-V.F., signed Pfenninger, etc. Michel 28-37 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1543
1536
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Italy, 1901, mixed franking
cover, with 10pf carmine (56 degree angle) and 50pf chocolate
(45 degree angle), mixed franking with Germany 2M (Scott
36a), tied by Shanghai c.d.s. to registered parcel card addressed to Naples, Italy, paying the correct 2m60pf rate, rare
mixed “degree” franking, Very Fine, with 1987 Holcombe certificate. Michel 3II,6I (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1537
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Italy, 1901, Petschili Issue,
registered double rate cover, sent from German P.O. at Peking to Italy franked with 20pf+40pf Germania Reich Post issue.
Both tied by German P.O. at PEKING c.d.s. Front shows
PEKING (DEUTSHCE POST) registration label. On reverse
bears native squared handstamp. Scarce postal rate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1538
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903-08, 3 covers, internally
used 10pf Germania with straight line China overprint on a
cover sent from Shanghai to Tsingtau. Strip of four Eagle 10pf
(CHINA 45 overprint) on a registered cover (some faults) sent
from Tsintanfort to Berlin. Additional registered cover from Peking to France. Interesting trio showing variety of postmarks
and postal rates (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1540
)
GERMAN COLONIES IN CHINA: KIAUTSCHOU - Germany,
1907, unfranked registered “Rückschein” cover from
Tsingtau to Leipzig, with registration label added “a” in manuscript, bearing on reverse Official Leipzig 13 resealing label in
blue Scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1545
GERMAN COLONIES IN CHINA: KIAUTSCHOU, 1911,
unique pre-printed telegram form to Shanghai, showing city
imprint TSINGTAU (Kiautschou), signed Mansfeld, rare
(Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1546
)
GERMAN COLONIES IN CHINA: KIAUTSCHOU, 1918, POW
camp Shizuoka registered letter to Tokio, showing variety of
native postmarks and scarce pink Postal label. Unusual and attractive cover (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1547
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: PEKING, 1917, Victor Emmanuel III, 6¢ on 15c slate, o.g., never hinged, scarce stamp in this
condition, Superb, H. Avi certificate. Sassone 3; €3 600 (4 430
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA - United States, 1912, parcel
card sent from Tientsin German P.O. to New York, franked
with 1/2$ on 1M + 1 1/2$ on 3M issue for China i addition to
Germania block of four of 4cts/10Pf CHINA applied on reverse.
All tied by TIENTSIN * DEUTSCHE POST c.d.s. Rare parcel
card (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1541
1544
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1902, red band
cover, bearing London Dragon 2c / Sc #100) tied by tombstone
cancel, in combination with German “China” overprint 10pf (Sc
#26) tied by Tientsin c.d.s. with arrival c.d.s. on front (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1539
)
GERMAN COLONIES IN CHINA: KIAUTSCHOU, 1898-1900,
2 picture post cards, one to Germany franked with 5 on 10pf
diagonal
CHINA
(56)
violet
stroke,
tied
by
TSINGTAU*KIAUTSCHAU c.d.s. Incoming card bearing German two line ‘10 Pf. Frankirungszwang./Marine-Postbuerau’
postage instructional handstamp. Unusual pair (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
H
GERMAN COLONIES IN CHINA: KIAUTSCHOU, 1905, Kaiser’s Yacht, $1½ black violet, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, Very Fine. Michel 26A (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1548
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: PEKING, 1917-18, 2nd Issue,
1c-10L complete, o.g., never hinged, Superb, H. Avi. Sassone
8-17; €2 500 (3 070 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1549
HH/H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: PEKING, 1918-19, surcharged
set complete, o.g., lightly hinged or never hinged, F.-V.F., top
value signed Raybaudi. Sassone 19-27 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
219
Fourth Session
Start CHF
Two Italian Offices in Peking Rarities
1550
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: PEKING, 1917, Victor Emmanuel III, 20¢ on 50c violet, o.g., lightly hinged, usual centering, Fine, with
1981 Raybaudi certificate, a rare stamp. Sassone 6 (Photo).
Est. 15 000 - 20 000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
1551
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: PEKING, 1920, Victor Emmanuel III, $2 on 5L blue & rose, type II, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered,
Very Fine, signed Diena etc., with 1968 Alberto Diena certificate. Sassone 30 (Photo).
Est. 35 000 - 40 000 CHF.
35,000 CHF
A rarity from Italian China, one of only 15(!) recorded examples.
220
China
Start CHF
Start CHF
1556
1552
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: TIENTSIN, 1919, Victor Emmanuel III, $2 on 5L blue & rose, type III, o.g., lightly hinged,
Fine, with 1986 Diena certificate, rare, as only 300 were issued
between types II and III. Sassone 24 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: PEKING - Italy, 1917, registered censored cover from Peking, franked with a strip of 3 of
2c/5c green & pair of the 6c/15c, overprinted ‘PECHINO’ with
respective
values,
all
tied
by
‘RR
POSTA
ITALIA-19-10-17-PECHINO-CHINA’ date stamp. Note the pair
of 6/15c showing one with INVERTED overprint. Reverse bears
various transits & arrival c.d.s. Rare cover bearing a multiple of
Sass. no.1 along with the inverted variety in pair of no.3.
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1553
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: TIENTSIN, 1917-18, surcharged set complete, F.-V.F., H. Avi certificate, rare. Sassone
4-13; €2 500 (3 070 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1554
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: TIENTSIN, 1918-19, Arms of
Savoy, ½¢ on 1c brown, inverted surcharge, o.g., never
hinged, Superb. Sassone 15b; €1 125 (1 380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 400 CHF.
200 CHF
1555
m
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: TIENTSIN, 1918-19, Victor
Emmanuel III, $2 on 5L blue & rose, type I, neat Tientsin
c.d.s., Very Fine. Sassone 23 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1553
1554
1557
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA: TIENTSIN, 1921, Victor Emmanuel III, $2 on 5L blue & rose, type II, usual o.g., never
hinged, fresh colors, Fine, 2012 Sorani certificate, a rarity.
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1558
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1902-17, an attractive
group of 8 used postcards, showing variety of cancellations
inclusive Port Arthur, Tientsin, Shasi, Canton, Shanghai.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1559
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA - Hawaii, 1905 letter sent to
Honolulu & forwarded to Honokaa, franked with 10c green
C.I.P. dragon tied by native WUCHANG c.d.s. alongside violet
double circle Shanghai I.J.P.O c.d.s. and arrival HONOKAA
c.d.s. Reverse shows various transit datestamps. Unusual destination, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1555
221
1559
Fourth Session
1562
1561
1563
1566
1567
1568
1571
1569
1570
1572
1573
222
China
Start CHF
1560
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1905-17, very nice trio of
picture postcards, showing AMOY PAQUEBOT, CHEFOO
and HANKOW c.d.s.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1561
H
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1917-20, 10c on 10k dark
blue, also 5c on imperf. 5k lilac, each with surcharge inverted, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, rare. Scott 55a, 80a
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1562
H
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1920, 5c on imperf. 5k lilac,
surcharge inverted, also surcharge double, Very Fine. Scott
80a, 80b (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1563
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - France, 1899 (Nov. 23), registered cover from Shanghai to Chauny, France, paying 40k
with single 10k and two each 3k, 5k and 7k, all tied by “Shanghai
Pochtovaya Kontora” c.d.s., with registry handstamp alongside,
also “Yokohama a Marseille Ligne No.8" maritime, plus transit
and arrival postmarks on back, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1564
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Italy, 1899-1904, selection of
three postcards, sent to Italy (2) and Algeria showing 3 different types of Port Arthur cancellations. Nice and interesting.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
Start CHF
1567
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - England, 1903 cover, showing on reverse the LIU KUNG TAO / WEI HAI WEI origin c.d.s.,
and bearing Russia 10kop KITAI issue cancelled by CHEFOO
POSTAL AGENCY c.d.s. British 1d KEVII applied at
Pangbourne for redirection to Hungerford. Unusual re-directed
cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
1568
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - England, 1903, cover from
Peking, franked with 10c C.I.P. dragon, tied by violet oval
PEKING c.d.s. Overseas postage paid with 1 kop, 2 kop, and 7
kop Russian stamps with KITAI overprint, cancelled by Russian
Post Office Peking c.d.s. Front shows “via Siberia” endorsement, while reverse bears SHANGHAI and MOSCOW transits.
A scarce cover, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
1569
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - England, 1903, double rate
cover, from H.M.S. Glory franked with pair 1c C.I.P. dragons
tied at Wei Hai Wei. Overseas postage paid with pair of Russian
“KITAY’ overprint 10k (Sc 6), tied by Russian CHEFOO PO
c.d.s. Reverse shows Moscow transit and South Port arrival. Attractive cover mailed from a ship (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
1570
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1912, registered
cover sent from Tientsin to Berlin, franked on reverse with diagonal KITAY overprint issue 1kop(pair)+4kop+2x7kop to make
correct 20kop rate. All tied by double circle “TYANTZIN
ZAGR.POC.KONT” c.d.s. serial “a”. Alongside Berlin arrival.
Front shows Russian Tyantzin registration label. Nice commercial usage of this issue (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1571
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1872, missionary cover from
Shanghai, franked with 1870 10c Banknote, U.S. POSTAL
AGENCY / SHANGHAI cancel, San Francisco backstamp; interesting letter enclosed, Very Fine. Scott 150 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1572
1565
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1903, large
(260x138mm) registered cover from Shanghai, franked on
the back with block of 20x5c rose red (C.I.P.), sent via the Russian Post Office, with 9x10k “Kitai”, two different framed “R
Shanghai” registration handstamp, also Russian label, some
cover creases away from the stamps, nice high value franking,
with Passing arrival postmark, Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1566
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA - England, 1903, double
weight cover, franked with two pairs of ½c C.I.P. dragons tied at
Wei Hai Wei. Overseas postage paid with pair 1 kop, pair 3 kop,
single 5 kop, and single 4 kop Russian stamps with KITAI overprint, cancelled by Russian Post Office Chefoo c.d.s. Reverse
shows CHEFOO and MOSCOW transits, plus BIRKENHEAD
arrival c.d.s. Attractive double rate (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA - Germany, 1891-1904, 2c postal
stationery card, sent from Shanghai to Germany via New York
with 2c green banknote uprating, showing blue Siemessen Co.
Shanghai despatch. Plus an incoming 2c postal stationery envelope 1904 to Tsingtau showing transit 15 Ctms. tax mark in
addition to SHANGHAI “T” tax mark. On reverse bears U.S.
Postal Agency Shanghai receiver. Unusual pair, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1573
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA - United States, 1894 cover, showing large garter NANKING LOCAL POST AGENCY origin
handstamp in blue on reverse, and franked with U.S. 5 cent
Grant to pay the foreign postage. Stamp tied by U.S. POSTAL
AGENCY / SHANGHAI duplex, and reverse bears SAN
FRANCISCO transit and NEW YORK arrival c.d.s.’s. A scarce
combination cover from this local post agency (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
223
Fourth Session
1575
1574
Ex 1585
224
China
Start CHF
1574
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA - United States, 1895, cover from
Wei-Hien, via Chefoo, with full contents, franked with 1c red,
tied by LOCAL POST / CHEFOO c.d.s. Overseas postage to the
United States paid with US 5c brown (Sc 255), tied by
U.S.POSTAL AGENCY / SHANGHAI duplex. Reverse shows
blue LOCAL POST / SHANGHAI and SAN FRANCISCO / PAID
ALL transits, plus CARTHAGE arrival c.d.s. Despite small cover
faults due to rough opening, a most unusual and scarce combination cover (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Start CHF
1579
1580
1575
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA - Switzerland, c.1921 cover, franked
with 12c / 6c orange, prepaying the double weight letter rate to
Switzerland. Stamp tied by U.S. POS. SERV. SHANGHAI duplex cancel, and reverse shows GERSAN arrival c.d.s. A lovely
commercial cover to a rare destination, most covers franked
with this issue are to the US, Very Fine. Scott K6 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Chinese Area Collections
1576
H
CHINA, 1877-1980, general collection, from Local Post and
Empire through the 1950’s, including Taiwan and Foreign Offices as well. All mint or used, presented on approximately 60
large album pages and a stockbook of better PR China 1950-78
sets mostly mint (cat. Euro 14,000 +) and a Taiwan selection of
mint sets 1958-80 (cat €2000 +),all representing a Thematic
view of the collecting area. Many useful stamps, including a fine
set of the 1895 Dowager issue. Viewing highly recommended.
High catalog value.
Est. 7 500 - 9 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
1577
)
CHINA. 1888-1980’s, covers, mint stationery, FDC, a varied
balance of an estate, including a run of picture post cards & imprinted envelope stationery, small selection of FDC and approximately 50 older items, including Fr. Off. Shanghai to England,
with Code B SHANGHAI LOCAL POST in blue despatch, plus
other interesting & useful covers. 250-300 items Viewing recommended.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
CHINA, 1897-1938, an interesting selection of eleven stationery cards mainly to foreign destinations, CHINA 1897/1938 An interesting selection of eleven stationery cards
mainly to foreign destinations (Germany, England, Austria).
Posted from Tientsin, Shanghai, Canton, Laolung and Peking.
Mostly uprated and posted through the French P.O. in China.
One with Postage Due mark taxed on arrival. Quality generally
F-VF. A good opportunity for specialist.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
CHINA, 1900-40, very attractive selection of postal history,
including 5 stationery cards (two uprated) and 6 covers showing
variety of cancellations and postal rates. Good lot for specialists.
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1581
)
CHINA, 1902-21, nice group of postal history items, including two uprated Junk stationery cards, Harbin & Tientsin, Gruss
aus Kiaotschau postcard via German P.O. at Peking, Peitaiho
postcard cancelled Italian P.O. Interesting and attractive lot. 4
items.
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1582
H
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1950-70, very attractive
mint and used selection of issues, housed in green
stock-book, including: Peonies, butterfly, Mao’s thoughts, table
tennis etc. Viewing recommended. Michel €4 000 (4 920 CHF)
(Owner’s)
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1583
H
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1953-2005, very nice selection of miniature sheets, noted 1979 Shanhaignan pass, 1982
Birds, 1995 Beijing imperf, 1999 Ethnology sheet etc, housed in
stock book with range of commemorative issues. Selection of
Presentation Year books (7) - 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1998,
2002, 2005. Useful selection of FDC-s and commercially used
mail with some postal documents and forms. Viewing recommended.
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
1584
m
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1959, accumulation of
180+ stamps used on pieces, all with bilingual cancellations,
Chinese and Uyghur (Arabic) characters, generally F.-V.F..
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1585
1578
H/m
CHINA, 1898-2000, balance of stock of mint and used, with
variety of Imperial post issues, local post, provinces, Mao’s period, with very good range of 1980’s n.h. sets, souvenir sheets,
sheetlets, FDC, maximum cards and complete year presentation books. Good accumulation of mid period and late 1990’s
covers, postcards & documents with revenue stamps. Nice selection of Taiwan and Manchuria issues. Viewing highly recommended.
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
HH/H
CHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC), 1960-76, large selection of
better complete sets with duplication, including: Goldfish
(10), Pigs (3), Chrysanthemums (10), Communist Party ‘61(3),
Statuettes (3), Tibetan People (3), Support of Cuba (4), Mei
Lan-Fang perforated (5), Cuban Revolution, Butterfly (5),
Panda perf(10) & imperf(1), Hwang Shan (2), Peonies (4), Oil
(2), Power Dam (2), Chingkang Mountains (3), Sport, Lu Hsun,
Poems, 25th anniversary, Great Teacher, Industrial machinery
(2), Paris Commune, People and Factories strips of three(4) &
and many others popular sets. Quality is generally very fine n.h.
very few with minor flaws as can be expected in such a varied lot
of desirable items. Viewing highly recommended. Exceptional
lot. High catalog value (Photo).
Est. 50 000 - 60 000 CHF.
50,000 CHF
225
Fourth Session
1586
1587
Ex 1588
Ex 1589
1593
1595
1592
1596
1598
1602
1599
1597
1600
1601
226
China
Start CHF
Start CHF
1595
Hong Kong
1586
H
HONG KONG, 1862, Queen Victoria, 96¢ brownish gray,
unwatermarked, o.g., heavy hinge remnant, partially
reperforated with additional perf. flaws, Fine appearance, with
2008 Brandon certificate. SG 7 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1587
H
HONG KONG, 1912, King George V, $5 green & red on
green, Multiple Crown CA watermark, o.g., lightly hinged, Fine.
SG 115 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1588
H
HONG KONG, 1938-52, King George VI, 1¢-$10 complete,
o.g., hinge remnant, two high values toned, otherwise F.-V.F.
SG 140/162 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1589
H
HONG KONG, 1938-52, King George VI, 1¢-$10 complete,
o.g., mostly lightly hinged, $10 green and violet with some slight
overall gum toning, otherwise F.-V.F. SG 140/162 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1590
H
HONG KONG, 1946, King George VI, $5 and $10, two different shades of each, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. SG 160,
160a, 162, 162a.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1591
HH
HONG KONG, Postage Due, 1965, 20¢ black and 50¢ dark
blue, panes of 36 (folded between), o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. SG D16/17.
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1592
)
HONG KONG - India, 1852-54, two stampless covers to
Bombay, each with different fair “PAID HONG KONG” Crown
postmarks, including SG CC1 Various postal rate markings in
manuscript. Scarce pair (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1593
)
HONG KONG - France, 1856, letter to Paris, marked “By
Overland Mail via Marseille”, with small crowned circle “PAID /
AT / HONG KONG” handstamp, manuscript “1" prepayment,
French INDES OR. / AMB. MARSEILLE transit cancel, ”10"
dec. postage due for single weight letter, Hong Kong and Lyon a
Paris backstamps, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1594
)
HONG KONG - Germany, 1887, small cover, franked with 10c
deep blue-green Queen Victoria (SG 37 cat. £380) tied by
barred numeral B62 in association with single circle Hong Kong
British P.O. c.d.s. Reverse shows German Consulate blue seal
and arrival c.d.s In addition a nice selection of used Queen Victoria stamps with Canton c.d.s., Superb.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
HONG KONG - Japan, 1900, registered postcard to Yokohama, franked at rate of 14c by 4c+10c Queen Victoria. Probably slipped through Hong Kong process and cancelled in transit
at Nagasaki, Yokohama arrival alongside. Rare boxed
PAQUEBOT handstamp (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1596
)
HONG KONG - Germany, 1907, registered cover, franked
with 30c, black & gray-green KEVII, tied by “REGISTERED *
HONG KONG” c.d.s. Arrival on reverse. Nice single franking
cover (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1597
)
HONG KONG - Germany, 1915, POW selection, three K.G.V.
1c stationery cards to Germany showing POST FREE *
P.C.*PRISONERS OF WAR cachets in black and red, and one
top portion of double card bears violet HONG KONG CENSOR
cachet. Unusual and attractive trio (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1598
)
HONG KONG - United States, 1915, POW, letter to Philadelphia USA, showing “Letters Prisoners of War / Free under /
Convention.” triangular h.s. and oval “PROVOST MARSHAL *
HONG KONG ” cachet. Redirected on arrival at Philadelphia to
Essington. Philadelphia arrival date stamp (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1599
)
HONG KONG, 1915, POW, letter to Kowloon, showing “Letters Prisoners of War / Free under / Convention.” triangular h.s.
and oval “PROVOST MARSHAL * HONG KONG ” cachet. On
reverse Hong Kong arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1600
)
HONG KONG - Germany, 1915, POW letter, showing circle
POST FREE * P.C. * PRISONERS OF WAR h.s. in pink and
oval “PROVOST MARSHAL * HONG KONG ” cachet. At the top
in German KRIEGSGEFANGENENSENDUNG handstamp.
Scarce combination (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1601
)
HONG KONG - Sweden, 1928, registered letter, sent from
Hong Kong to Peking, franked with 4c+10c KGV, tied by
REGISTERED*G.P.O. HONG KONG c.d.s. On arrival at Peking
letter forwarded to Stockholm. 10c Junk stamp was applied on
reverse and tied by Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. Attractive mixed
franking cover (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1602
)
HONG KONG - China, 1930, business card size envelope,
opened for display, franked with 2c green KGV, as printed matter rate, however sealed, taxed (T) on arrival at Shanghai with a
pair of 2c Chinese Postage Due stamps tied by SHANGHAI bilingual c.d.s. Scarce. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
227
Fourth Session
1606
1604
1611
1616
1614
1615
Ex 1617
Ex 1612
228
China
Start CHF
1603
)
1611
HONG KONG, Aviation, 1937, Hong Kong to Manila First
Flight by the China Aviation Service, selection of five legal
size covers all franked by KGV stamps, showing at the front receiving stamp “FIRST FLIGHT VIA P.A.A.*FROM - MACAO HONG KONG / RECEIVED MANILA 1937". Backstamped Manila arrival. In addition two Guam covers to Macao. and two Manila covers to Macao. An interesting group
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1604
)
HONG KONG: TREATY PORTS - Germany, 1891, Hong
Kong 3¢ Queen Victoria stationery card sent to Hamburg,
cancelled by SWATOW A c.d.s., scarce, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Macao
1605
HH/H
MACAO, 1894-1990, advanced mint (n.h. & l.h.) collection,
in green album, great array of commemorative issues, souvenir
sheets, booklets and postage due issues. Excellent for further
expansion. Michel €17 000 (20 900 CHF) (Owner’s).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1606
)
MACAO - Incoming mail from United States, 1889 cover,
franked with 5c Garfield (corners damaged) with R.P.O. c.d.s.
On reverse bears San Francisco and Hong Kong transits and
scarce MACAO double ring without crown arrival datestamp
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1607
)
MACAO - Incoming mail, 1893-1941, incoming French stationery card and censored cover from Hong Kong, with all
appropriate transit & arrival postmarks. Interesting pair.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1608
)
MACAO, 1898-1903, King Carlos issue on eleven registered
covers and one postcard, single usage, multiple and mixed
franking to the foreign destinations: America, England, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Hungary, China. Good lot for specialists of this area.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1609
)
MACAO, 1898-1905, King Carlos issue on a twelve covers,
one with French maritime mark, with variety of frankings to the
foreign destinations: Austria, America, Canada, France, China,
Tonkin. Good lot, needs to be inspected.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1610
Start CHF
)
MACAO, 1898-1917, Vasco de Gama issue, attractive selection of five covers, one with bisected stamp and one registered, sent to Hong Kong, America and England. Clean and
interesting lot of this issue.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
MACAO, 1899, Provisional issue franking on two registered covers, to Hong Kong and Shanghai. Attractive pair
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1612
)
MACAO, 1900-01, King Carlos issue, three registered covers, franked with King Carlos issue up to 47a. Two to Germany
and one to Switzerland via French Paquebot. Colorful combinations, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1613
)
MACAO, 1901-14, picture postcards, nice selection of 22
view postcards (two cards are taxed) with variety of transit
marks (note faint CUSTOMS LAPPA c.d.s.). Unusual assembly.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
1614
500 CHF
)
MACAO, 1901-10, two covers, one red band cover to Hawaii
franked with 1a+13a+16a King Carlos issue (some natural ageing spots) and a Registered cover to France with corner sheet
marginal pair of 13a same issue. Both covers with appropriate
markings (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1615
)
MACAO, 1902-11, two registered covers with multiple bisected mixed Provisional frankings, to Germany via Siberia.
Attractive pair (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1616
)
MACAO, 1902, panoramic fold-out picture postcard, registered to Holland via French Paquebot, bearing mixed franking of King Carlos issue making the total postage of 36a. Front
shows red boxed registration cachet MACAU (CHINA). Colorful
and scarce registered postcard (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1617
)
MACAO, 1902, Provisional issue on eight registered covers
to Canton or Amoy, showing variety of interesting frankings.
Good lot for the specialists, all ex Burrus collection.
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1618
)
MACAO, 1903-10, group of 14 registered covers, all franked
with bisected 6av/200R singles or multiples (vertical strip of four
noted). Sent to various destinations including Hong Kong,
China, England and Germany. Good lot for the specialist of this
area. Viewing recommended.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1619
)
MACAO, 1903-11, group of 8 covers, 6 registered, showing
variety of frankings of 1902/10 Provisional issue to the foreign
destinations: China, America, India. Interesting postal rates lot.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
229
Fourth Session
1621
1623
Ex 1622
1628
1630
1631
1634
Ex 1627
Ex 1633
Ex 1629
230
China
Start CHF
1620
)
MACAO, 1903-10, selection of 27 covers, 2 with small part of
address cut out, all franked with bisected stamps, sent to Hong
Kong. Majority of covers have arrival postmarks including
CUSTOM LAPPA c.d.s..
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1621
)
MACAO - China, 1910, wrapper to Shanghai, franked by bisected 6a/200a blue, tied by MACAU c.d.s. Scarce commercial
usage of this bisect within period. Postman markings on reverse. Some natural ageing faults but nevertheless unusual
item & very scarce commercial wrapper (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1622
1629
MACAO, 1934-38, postal history group, including three air
mail covers, seven registered (one AR), three censored covers,
one PAQUEBOT, showing variety of frankings to the foreign
destinations: China, America, Portugal, Lorenzo Marques,
Guatemala, Singapore, Costa Rica. Good lot for specialists of
this area, need to be inspected (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1630
)
MACAO, 1913-27, Ceres issue, attractive postal history selection, including covers (13) some registered, uprated stationery card(1) and newspaper wrapper(1) showing variety of
frankings to foreign destinations: China, America, England etc.
Good lot for specialists.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
MACAO, 1913, Provisional issue on four covers, showing
nice frankings to Hong Kong.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1627
)
MACAO, 1944 (Sept. 1), Prisoner of War, a stampless Portuguese Red Cross postal card, Macau Delegation issue sent to
Hong Kong, to a British P.O.W., with Black Japanese censor’s
chop. Rarely offered, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1631
)
MACAO, 1944 (Jan. 8), Prisoner of War, a stampless Portuguese Red Cross postal card, Macau Delegation issue sent to
Hong Kong, to a British P.O.W., with Blue Japanese censor’s
chop. Rarely offered, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1632
)
MACAO, 1933, Ceres provisional issue, selection of four
covers, one franked with a block of four 5av/6av. All covers sent
via Hong Kong to America, Cuba and Germany. One cover with
some natural ageing spots (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
MACAO - Hong Kong, 1950, six covers, legal size (5 registered) with variety of frankings. Interesting group.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1633
1626
)
)
MACAO, 1912, King Carlos with REPUBLICA overprint issue, two registered covers, to India (postage 16a.) and England (postage 20a.) with mixed values franking of this issue.
Attractive pair.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1625
)
MACAO, 1934, “AUSENTE” (not here), legal size registered
envelope from Hong Kong to Macao, showing on reverse
“AUSENTE” from Macao Post Office in Portuguese. Extremely
rare, previously unrecorded (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
MACAO, 1911, interesting group of twenty one covers,
eleven registered, showing variety of bisects, mixed frankings
with Coat of Arms issue sent Hong Kong, Shanghai and England. Good lot for specialists of this area (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1624
1628
)
MACAO, 1910, Provisional overprint on Postage Due
stamps, selection of six covers, two registered, with nice
frankings to Hong Kong and America. Minor cover faults. Interesting lot (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1623
Start CHF
)
MACAO - Incoming mail from China (People’s Republic),
1950-52, selection of 4 printed matter covers, all with $250
rates, franked with provisionals and 1st and 4th printing of Tien
An Men $200 and $100 on $50 Geese with imprint and printer’s
name; in addition one registered cover from Canton, clean and
attractive (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1634
)
MACAO - Incoming mail from China (People’s Republic),
1952 (Aug. 6), underpaid cover, franked with $800 Int. Child
Protection Conference 9 (Yang C74) tied by c.d.s., with two
black “T” and boxed red due postmarks, Macau “Art. 97" official
sealed label overlapping the cover and 3 Macau dues added
and tied on reverse (S.G. D414 and two D415), F.-V.F., an extremely scarce combination of franked mail, postage dues and
this label. In addition large size cover from Canton with Macao
Postage Due stamps applied on arrival. Scarce pair. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
231
Fourth Session
Ex 1638
1639
1641
1640
1642
1643
1644
Ex 1648
1645
1651
232
Japan
Start CHF
Japan
Stamps
1635
H
JAPAN, 1871, Dragon issue, selection of seven stamps,
48m reddish brown (laid paper x3 one with specimen overprint +
1 on wove paper, show Plate 1 & 2); 100m blue Pl.1 on laid paper; 200m vermilion Pl.1 (laid and wove paper) all without gum.
Ample margins very fresh and rich colours. An attractive group
for specialists. J.S.C.A. 400 000 yen (3 670 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1636
H
JAPAN, 1871-74, nice early issues used and mint selection,
including Dragon: 100m blue mint (plate1, laid paper), 200m
vermilion mint (plate 1, laid paper), 2s vermilion on wove paper.
Cherry Blossom: 2s used Matsuda print native wove paper, 20s
violet, foreign wove paper. Nice assembly. J.S.C.A. 250 000 yen
(2 290 CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1637
H
JAPAN, 1873-74, Cherry Blossom selection, including Government printing (native paper) 2s yellow (x3 mint); native laid
paper 2s yellow used; foreign wove paper 1/2s brown (x5 used)
+ 6s brown mint +6s violet brown used. An attractive assembly.
J.S.C.A. 400 000 yen (3 670 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1638
HH
JAPAN, 1937, 5y-10y Empress Jingo, white paper, sheet
margin singles, o.g., never hinged, fresh, Very Fine. Scott
253-254. J.S.C.A. 211-212 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1639
HH/H
JAPAN, 1951, 1st National Treasures Series, 50y Chuguji
Kannon souvenir sheet, two, o.g., lightly hinged and never
hinged, F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. 351 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1640
HH
JAPAN, 1951, 1st National Treasures Series, 50y Chuguji
Kannon souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott
521c. J.S.C.A. 351 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1641
HH
JAPAN, 1934, Communications Day souvenir sheet, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C56 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1642
HH
never hinged, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C56 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1643
HH
never hinged, but with slightly disturbed gum at top, fresh,
F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. C56 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Start CHF
1644
HH
JAPAN, 1949, 8y Philatelic Week, 3 miniature sheets of 5, o.g.,
never hinged, some marginal toning and inclusions, generally
F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. C173 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1645
HH
JAPAN, New Year’s Greeting, 1935, 1½s rose carmine, miniature sheet of 20, o.g., never hinged, marginal corner creases,
otherwise F.-V.F. Scott 222a. J.S.C.A. N1A (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
1646
H
JAPAN, 1872-1972, very nice stock and accumulation,
housed in 6 books of mint & used stamps and covers. Array of
early stationery cards, postcards, covers. Good selection of
FDC-s, ministerial presentation books, booklets, commemorative covers and cards, aerograms. Good and attractive lot.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Postal History
1647
)
JAPAN, 1872, Dragon, 2s vermilion, brittle laid paper, on
cover to Tokyo, also a selection of 1874 Cherry Blossom
frankings on a cover + stationery envelope and stationery card.
Very interesting and attractive group for specialists. 4 items.
J.S.C.A. 500 000 yen (4 590 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1648
)
JAPAN, 1878-1955, 91 covers and cards to world-wide destinations, showing different postal routes. Blue cover album
with great range of registered, air mail and printed matter rates.
Commemorative issues commercially used. Perfins noted.
Good selection with clean cancellations rarely offered intact.
(Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1649
)
JAPAN, 1880-1960, very nice accumulation of over 400
items, postcards, stationery cards and letters, uprated stationery, interesting mix frankings, internal and mail abroad, registered mail etc. Viewing highly recommended.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1650
)
JAPAN, 1884-1958, very attractive lot of 18 postal stationery cards, some with pictures, with various usages (including
Korea) and good range of postal markings to the foreign destinations (two with postage due marks). Very nice quality, worth
inspection.
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1651
)
JAPAN - France, 1886, cover sent from Otsu, franked with U
Koban 5c. blue cancelled by Otsu bota cancel and native circle
handstamp. Alongside Kobe and Yokohama transits and blue
Paris transit c.d.s. Reverse shows Japanese red seal, transit
New York and Lille arrival c.d.s., lightly soiled, part of back flap
missing (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
233
Fourth Session
1652
1653
1656
1657
1662
Ex 1654
Ex 1659
Ex 1658
Ex 1661
Ex 1664
1663
234
Japan
Start CHF
1652
)
JAPAN, 1888, 2 sen UPU card, thin paper, clear Nagasaki
bota and 20mm “Nagasaki 8 jun 1888 / Japan” c.d.s. along with
triangular
Paquebot
cancel
“SHIP
/
Shanghai
senchusu”——(collected from Shanghai ship) to Kobe, a
SUPERB rare paquebot forerunner, used at Nagasaki Port
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1653
)
JAPAN - Germany, 1898, 1s blue stationery card, with 3sn,
rose-lilac (1892 issue) tied by native NAKONE MIYANOSHITA
c.d.s., alongside Yokohama transit and German arrival c.d.s. redirected to Bonn. An attractive item (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1654
)
JAPAN, 1903-50, small group of four advertising or hotel
cancelled covers and cards, including 14 Yen rate with Hotel
NANNIWA c.d.s.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1656
)
JAPAN - France, 1904-05, two military covers to Baron
Corvisart, Military Attaché of France, registered cover
“AZABU TANIMACHI” bearing 2s+8s Kiko issue, second cover
free frank from first Army 2nd FPO. Scarce pair, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1657
)
JAPAN - Germany, 1908, uprated 3s stationery letter card,
with 1sn+1 1/2sn(pair)+2sn+3sn (1899/07 Kiku issue) all tied by
Japanese Nikko c.d.s., sent to Germany via Tokio and Siberia.
Very nice (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1658
)
JAPAN, 1915-17, WW I Bando German POW Camps-of
Kumamoto, 2 post cards to Germany & Tokushima 2 covers &
2 post cards with appropriate markings. Interesting group.
J.S.C.A. 280 000 yen (2 570 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1659
1660
)
JAPAN, 1924-38, Sea Post, very attractive group, including 8
Sea Post or PAQUEBOT covers (5) and cards(3) sent to Europe
or USA. Represented : Tenyo-Maru, Tatsua-Maru, Heian-Maru
etc. All with clear postmarks.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1661
)
JAPAN - China, 1940, 3 nice Showa parks air mail covers to
Shanghai, cancelled with UNZEN c.d.s. with 39s rates. Scarce
group (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
)
JAPAN, 1900-12, Kiku issue group, including postcards(2),
postal stationery(2) and covers(14) showing large variety of
postal rates and frankings to many European destinations and
USA, India and Indochina. Good lot for specialist of this issue
(Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1655
Start CHF
)
JAPAN, 1916-41, attractive postal history selection, including censored mail WWI and WWII, of postcards(3), stationery
cards (3) and covers (11) to the foreign destinations with various
transit and censor marks: German, Russian, Hong Kong, USA,
Japanese Occupation, France, Holland. Showing variety of
postal rates and routes. Worth inspection (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
Mandated Areas, Usages Abroad,
Occupations
1662
)
JAPAN, Occupation of Saipan, 1913, postcard sent from
Saipan to Hokkaido, franked with 1913 issue 1½s blue, tied by
Japanese native c.d.s. Scarce commercial usage (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1663
)
JAPAN, Occupation of Caroline Islands, 1929, pair of covers, from PONAPE, Caroline Islands to Germany (registered)
and Hawaii. Both commercially used (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1664
)
JAPAN, Used in Korea, 1912-41, an attractive postal history
group, including covers(11) and cards(17), a good variation of
cancels (most with FM c.d.s.) showing variety of rates and issues. Good lot for students of this area. Seldom offered (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1665
1,500 CHF
)
JAPAN, Used in Manchuria, 1918-41, very nice postal history selection, including postcards(2) and covers(9) from
Dairen (different types of c.d.s.) to the foreign destinations: Germany, Italy, Latvia, Sweden and USA. Showing variety of postal
rates, some registered. Useful group.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1666
)
JAPANESE
OCCUPATION
OF
MALAYA
AND
NETHERLANDS INDIES, 1940-46, an interesting postal history selection, including two registered, 1 ordinary cover, 1 receipt during Japanese occupation of Malaya / Dutch Indies.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
235
Fourth Session
1670
1673
1675
1674
1676
Ex 1677
Ex 1678
236
Korea
Start CHF
Start CHF
Korea
Ryukyus
Korean Empire
1671
)
KOREA (EMPIRE) - Germany, 1902 registered cover from
Chemulpo, K franked with 4ch+5ch+6ch+10ch (1900 issue) all
tied by CHEMULPO*COREE c.d.s. Front shows partial registration cachet. On reverse bears French SHANG-HAI*CHINE
transit and arrival c.d.s. Colorful franking, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
1667
1667
1668
JAPAN: RYUKYUS, 1952, 100y on 2y rose violet, dropped
“0" in wrong font, position 42, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine,
rare. Scott 17 var. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1668
North Korea
HH
H
JAPAN: RYUKYUS, 1952, 100y on 2y rose violet, center “0"
in wrong font, 8/8 Kai Tei, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Scott
17 var. (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1672
H/m
KOREA (NORTH), 1946-57, very nice group of mint and
used stamps from early period, viewing recommended. High
catalog value.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1673
H
KOREA (NORTH), 1946, 50ch violet, on thin paper vertically
perforated 11 x horizontally imperf., complete sheet of 100,
without gum as issued, Superb, rare in multiples. Michel 5D; €3
200 (3 930 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1674
H
KOREA (NORTH), 1950, 1w pale green on white paper,
scored, complete sheet of 100 (folded in center), without gum
as issued, Superb, rare in multiples. Michel 26a; €850 (1 040
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1675
H
KOREA (NORTH), 1950, 10w Tractor, dark brown on white
paper, scored, picture size 20x28mm, complete sheet of 100
(folded in center), without gum as issued, Superb, rare in multiples. Michel 34a; €400 (490 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1676
1669
HHr
JAPAN: RYUKYUS, 1952, 100y on 2y rose violet, block of 4,
o.g., never hinged (natural gum inclusion at bottom of the upper
right stamp), fresh, Very Fine, a rare multiple. Scott 17 (Photo).
Est. 7 500 - 9 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
1670
)
JAPAN: RYUKYUS - United States, 1945, 3 scarce
stampless covers to Hawaii, with “Yen Paid” postmarks. Post
Offices include Miyako Jima, Tomigusuku and Yomitan. Covers
have some natural climate toning in places otherwise fine.
Scarce and seldom seen items, one with Ryukyu Philatelist Society certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
KOREA (NORTH), 1950, 10w brown orange on brownish
paper, imperf./scored, picture size 22x30mm, complete sheet
of 100 (folded in center), without gum as issued, Superb, rare in
multiples. Michel 36B; €3 000 (3 690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
South Korea
1677
H/(H)
KOREA (SOUTH), 1951-52, Flags, complete set, plus 21
imperf. souvenir sheets (without Italy with crown), o.g., lightly
hinged or without gum as issued, some corner mount toning on
reverse, otherwise F.-V.F. Michel 95-138, Blocks 27-48 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1678
H
KOREA (SOUTH), 1951, Flags, imperf. souvenir sheets,
complete set of 22 (including Italy with crown), without gum
as issued, F.-V.F. Michel Blocks 27-48 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
237
Fourth Session
1671
1686
1687
Ex 1684
1692
1695
1693
1694
1696
238
Central and Southeast Asia
Start CHF
1679
H
KOREA (SOUTH), 1953, YMCA souvenir sheet, without gum
as issued, Very Fine. Michel Block 59; €1 700 (2 090 CHF).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1680
1690
1691
H
H
KOREA (SOUTH), 1955, Pres. Rhee Birthday souvenir
sheet, without gum as issued, Very Fine. Michel Block 84; €450
(550 CHF).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1683
Cambodia
1692
H
KOREA (SOUTH), 1955, United Nations, imperf. souvenir
sheets, set of two, without gum as issued, 55h with faint marginal corner crease, otherwise Very Fine. Michel Blocks 89-90
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
Laos
1693
HH
KOREA (SOUTH), 1956, Pres. Rhee souvenir sheets, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel Blocks 98-99; €900 (1 110
CHF).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1686
HH
KOREA (SOUTH), 1957, USA Friendship souvenir sheet,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel Block 121 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1687
HH
KOREA (SOUTH), 1958, Letter Writing Week souvenir
sheet, o.g., never hinged (usual gum skips), Very Fine. Michel
Block 125 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1688
HH
KOREA (SOUTH), 1958, 10th Anniversary Republic souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel Block 126; €700
(860 CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1689
H
KOREA (SOUTH), Airmail, 1952, souvenir sheets, without
gum as issued, Very Fine. Michel Blocks 54-56; €1 800 (2 210
CHF).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
H
LAOS, 1962, Stamp Day, special booklet, with four souvenir
sheets, two perforated and gummed, others imperf. deluxe,
Very Fine. Michel Blocks 29A-30B (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
Mongolia
1694
1685
)
CAMBODIA and INDOCHINA, 1884-97, two postal history
items, cover from Phnom Pen to France and uprated newspaper wrapper from Saigon sent to Cambodia. Nice and unusual
pair (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
H
KOREA (SOUTH), 1955, Liberation souvenir sheets, without
gum as issued, Very Fine. Michel Blocks 85-86; €900 (1 110
CHF).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1684
H
gum as issued, Very Fine, scarce set. Michel Blocks 95-97; €2
100 (2 580 CHF).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
KOREA (SOUTH), 1955, Rotary souvenir sheets, without
CHF).
Est. 450 - 600 CHF.
450 CHF
1682
H
CHF).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
H
KOREA (SOUTH), 1954, Regular issue souvenir sheets,
plus color variety of green instead of brown on 10h Butterfly,
without gum as issued, Very Fine, rare. Michel Blocks 60-64; €5
200+ (6 390 CHF).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1681
Start CHF
)
MONGOLIA - China, 1917 (May 20), red band cover, franked
with Russian 10k dark blue, tied by “Sharasume Mongolia”
c.d.s. (Sharasume is actually in the Altai district of Sinkiang
province of China), addressed to Peking, with Russian Post Office (15.6) and Chinese Post (28.6) arrival postmarks, also in
large Cyrillic letters “Peking via Harbin to the Chinese Post Office” routing, boxed Vladivostok censor, various chops in red on
both sides, scarce, Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1695
)
MONGOLIA, 1925, Tariatu, native cover, franked on reverse
with vertical pair 10c (Perf 10) 1924 issue tied by boxed
TARIATU handstamp, second strike with date in manuscript
14/IX/25. Nice internal cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1696
)
MONGOLIA, 1926, Vanghurye, registered envelope to
Ulanbator, opened for display (slightly reduced at the top and
front) sent from Vanghurye. Franked on reverse with 10c block
of eight and pair (all perforated 13½), to pay domestic triple registration rate (postage 75c + 25c registration) all tied by
Vanghurye Mongolia date stamp., Ulanbator arrival c.d.s. Front
shows rare VANGINHOORYE/MONGOLIA registration cachet
in violet. Scarce origin & multiple usage of low values to make
rate (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
239
Fourth Session
1697
1698
1699
1700
1701
1702
1703
1704
Ex 1705
1709
Ex 1706
1708
1710
1711
240
Start CHF
1697
)
1704
MONGOLIA, 1926, Ulanbator, cover, franked with Provisional
issue - handstamp framed “Postage” in black, on fiscals 1c blue
(small tear 2mm at the bottom) + 2x2c buff and 20c brown, applied on reverse of 1926. 9 October, native envelope, opened
for display, to China. Single rate all tied by Ulan Bator Mongolia
c.d.s. Chinese Manchouli and Kalgan bilingual c.d.s. adjacent.
Nice combination (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1698
)
MONGOLIA, 1926, Ulanbator, red band envelope, open for
display, sent to China. Franked on reverse with 6x20c fiscals
overprinted with “Postage” in black. All cancelled by Ulanbator
Mongolia c.d.s. Alongside China 1923 Junk 3c block of four (top
pair cut on opening) applied as Postage Due stamps cancelled
by Kalgan c.d.s. Manchouli transit c.d.s., some natural ageing
spots (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1699
Start CHF
)
MONGOLIA, 1927 (Feb.), Ulangom, red band envelope,
open for display, sent to Kalgan, China. Franked on reverse with
fiscal stamps 5c+20c overprinted with “Postage” in black,
cancelled by ULANGOM / MONGOLIA boxed handstamp. One
showing manuscript date 11/II/27. Ulanbator transit and Kalgan
arrival on the front. Rare cancel, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1705
)
MONGOLIA, 1931 (May 2), Ulanbator, postal imprinted
cover, bearing third provisional handstamp “Postage” in violet
on fiscal 10c, green pair (some gum staining) to Harbin. Pair
cancelled by Ulanbator Mongolia c.d.s. Alongside China 1930
surcharge 1c/3c strip of four in combination with Postage Due
1913 block of four 1/2c + 1c +2c+strip of three 4c (all 1913 issue) applied on arrival and cancelled by Harbin bilingual c.d.s.
Attractive combination (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
Nepal
1701
P
NEPAL, 1970, Birthday of King Mahendra, proofs of the
stamp and presentation souvenir sheet, rarely offered
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
Philippines
1702
P
PHILIPPINES, 1947, Monuments, Bridges etc., complete
set of seven large die proofs, die sunk on cards, fresh and
rare, Very Fine. Scott 504-510 vars. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1703
P
PHILIPPINES, 1952, Educational System, large die proof,
die sunk on card, Very Fine. Scott 575 var. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
H
PHILIPPINES, Revenue, 1951 Cigarette Tax Paid, eight
imperf. horizontal pairs, various colors and red control numbers at top, some adhesion toning, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Thailand
1706
H
THAILAND, 1920, Scout’s Fund, three complete sets, o.g.,
mostly lightly hinged, one stamps (B14) unused, F.-V.F. Scott
B12-B30 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1707
)
THAILAND, 1886-99, very nice group of four different stationery cards all posted from Bangkok, 2 internal & 2 mailed
abroad. Unusual group.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1708
1700
H
PHILIPPINES, Revenue, 1947, Internal Revenue, master
large die proof in green, showing tobacco leaves in center, die
sunk on card, value tablets blank, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
THAILAND, 1894-1950, interesting selection of mail (9) sent
internally and abroad, with variety of frankings (uprated stationery card 1906) including very interesting 1941 Army Field Service cover from Nagor Rajasima. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1709
H)
THAILAND, 1897, 4 rejected die 1½a stationery cards, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1710
)
THAILAND - France, 1903, picture postcard, initially franked
on picture side with 1a green King Chulalongkorn issue tied by
small CHANTABOURI c.d.s. Card was short paid and apparently held for four months before additional 3a stamps was
added on address side and tied by large CHANTABURI c.d.s. of
28.12.03. Card forwarded to France, but still found to be underpaid for “3 1/2" centimes as noted in blue. French 5c Postage
Due stamp applied on arrival. Address side shows unusual negative handstamp. A most unusual card, Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1711
)
THAILAND - Incoming mail from Denmark, 1904, Copenhagen picture postcard, sent from Odense to Phrae via Burma.
Addressee side shows Lampang and Raheng transit c.d.s. and
Siamese “MUONG PHRAE” arrival handstamp during Thai occupation of Laos. Scarce, slight card faults on right (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1712
)
THAILAND, 1923-31, Airmail, very attractive selection of 20
covers, with variety of postal rates, markings, special air mail
cachets, first flights, registration and air mail labels to various
foreign destinations. Viewing recommended.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
241
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1713
Start CHF
)
1717
THAILAND, 1925-50, small group of four registered covers,
showing variety of postal rates and scarce registration labels.
Unusual and attractive (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1714
H
TIBET, 1934, 2t red and 4t green, both on thick native paper,
2t setting III deep orange vermilion, showing missing T (IBET)
position 1 and 4t Setting II deep green with replaced cliché position, complete sheets, without gum as issued. Scott 17, 18, 18a;
$300+ (280 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Viet Nam
1715
1718
H/m
H
VIET NAM (NORTH), 1948-56, Ho Chi Minh, rice paper 2d
brown, 5d red, also 50d on 5d red surcharge, panes of 45
(folded between stamps), without gum as issued, F.-V.F., rare.
Yvert 60-62; €11 250 (13 830 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
H
VIET NAM (NORTH), 1958-62, 3 scarce three “Buu-Thiep”
postal stationery cards from Hanoi to Saigon, each a somewhat different type printed on different paper. Rarely seen and
seldom offered, minor wear in places of these commercially
used cards, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1719
VIET NAM, 1899-1989, nine volumes of mint and used
stamps, starting with good representation of early French issues, Vietminh, Kingdom, President Ho Chi Minh and republic
issues. Nice selection of cancellations. Very good base for expansion. Viewing recommended.
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1716
H
VIET NAM (NORTH), 1948-56, Ho Chi Minh, rice paper 2d
brown, 5d red, also 50d surcharge on 5d red, panes of 50
(folded between stamps), without gum as issued, F.-V.F., rare.
Yvert 60-62; €12 500 (15 370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
P
VIET NAM (SOUTH), 1959, Boy Scouts, imperf. deluxe
sheets, set of four, Very Fine. Scott 124-127 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Asia Collections
1720
)
ASIA, 1910-17, very nice selection of mint ethnographic
cards, from: China (4), Hong Kong (6),Indo China (2) Vietnam(1), Thailand(10). Popular & great thematic interest. 23
items (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1716
1713
1714
1717
1719
242
1718
Middle East and Africa
Start CHF
Start CHF
1727
Bahrain
1721
Egypt
H
BAHRAIN, 1938-41, King George VI, 3p-25r complete, o.g.,
mostly lightly hinged, some light toning affecting low values,
F.-V.F. SG 20/37.
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1728
1722
HH/H
BAHRAIN, 1938-41, King George VI, 3p-25r complete, o.g.,
lightly hinged (low values never hinged), F.-V.F. SG 20/37.
Est. 600 - 700 CHF.
600 CHF
1723
1729
BAHRAIN, 1942-44, King George VI, 6a peacock blue, panes
of 45 and 54 (99 stamps), also 8a blue violet, pane of 84, 8a
pane folded between stamps, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. SG 48,
49.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1726
Ex 1727
)
EGYPT (Sinai) - France, 1902, 4m stationery card, tied by
TOR c.d.s. of Sinai, sent to France via SUEZ, arrival c.d.s.
alongside. Rare (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
Ethiopia
1732
HH
BAHRAIN, 1957, New Currency, 3p-9p, set of three, sheets
of 80, folded between stamps, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
EGYPT, Officials, 1926-35, 1m-50m, complete set of 12
misperforated varieties, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott
O39-O50 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1731
HH
P
EGYPT, 1981-82, very nice selection of 52 photographic
proofs with great thematic interest, oil, fish, medicine, soccer, sport, scouts etc. Nice lot for thematic collector.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1730
HH
BAHRAIN, 1938-41, King George VI, 5r deep ultramarine
and dark brown, gutter pane of 76 (folded between stamps),
o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. SG 34.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1725
H
EGYPT, 1915-36, nice selection, on Hawid stock cards showing variety of issues in n.h. and used condition. Postage due
stamps in perf. and imperf blocks of four, imperf in between pair
of 1Pi & range of Official stamps. Very good lot for specialists of
this area. SG £6 680 (9 810 CHF).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HHr
BAHRAIN, 1938-41, King George VI, 1r brown and slate,
cross gutter block of 80, folded between stamps (4 stamps also
carelessly folded), o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. SG 32.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1724
P
EGYPT, 1866-1913, set of seven Pellas proofs, without gum
as issued (5pi small thin spot); in addition Pyramid 5pa.v.f.
lightly hinged with full original gum and 20pa. with nice cancellation, both imperforated, along with OFFICIAL 5m with inverted
overprint, used. Nice and attractive group (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
HH
ETHIOPIA, 1911, Dire-Dawa Provisional Surcharges, set of
seven, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F., signed Brun, with 2000
Raybaudi certificate. Yvert 93-99 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
Ex 1730
1731
243
Ex 1732
Fourth Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
Iran
1738
H
IRAN, UPU presentation books, 1967-71, selection of three,
official UPU Post Office presentation books 1967, 1970 & 1971.
Unusual and attractive.
Est. 120 - 150 CHF.
120 CHF
1739
)
IRAN, 1893-1916, two uprated stationery cards, sent to Germany and Switzerland in addition Hamadan censored cover via
Koum, and a cover to Germany via Baku. An interesting group
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1740
1733
HHr
ETHIOPIA, 1943, “The Obelisk Typographed Issue” overprint, complete set, matching lower left sheet margin blocks of
30 (rows 6-7-8), showing guidelines, o.g., never hinged, Post
Office fresh, Superb, rarely offered. Yvert 230-234; €16 500 (20
280 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1734
)
ETHIOPIA, 1904-06, handstamps and surcharges, five
stamps (four different) including “Malekathe” in violet on ½g red,
also 5c (blue) on 16c black, “Bosta” in black, plus surcharged
“20" on ½g green and 2x ”05" on ½g green, all tied by blue Harar
1907 postmarks, little toning, part of backflap missing, Fine.
Scott 37, 55, 64, 64a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1735
)
ETHIOPIA - Switzerland, 1905 use of a 20c on 1g stationery
card, uprated with French Somalia 10c Mosque issue, for the
foreign transit to Switzerland. Ethiopian stamp cancelled by
blue HARAR Mar.11cds, and French Somalian stamp tied by
COTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS/DJIBOUTI Mar. 13cds. A
scarce card, Very Fine. Scott 53 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1736
)
ETHIOPIA, 1905, Addis Abeba picture postcard, franked
with surcharge 10c on ½g Scott 44 (1905 issue) Aug. 17 Harar
in combination with 10c French Somalia stamp sent Aug 22 to
Switzerland. Alongside French P.O. DJIBOUTI transit mark and
arrival Zurich. An unusual combination (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
IRAN - India, 1900 cover, franked on reverse with India ½ anna
green and pair 1 anna maroon Queen Victoria issue (Sc 36,38),
prepaying the single weight letter rate to Egypt, and all tied by
BUSHIRE squared circle cancels. Reverse shows SEA POST
OFFICE and SUEZ transits. Scarce usage from this Indian
Postal Agency in Persia.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1741
)
IRAN - India, 1913 cover, franked on reverse with five India ½
anna green King Edward issue (Sc 61), prepaying the single
weight letter rate to Bombay, and all tied by LINGA departure
datestamps and MANDVI transit. Scarce usage from this Indian
Postal Agency in Persia.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
Iraq
1742
)
IRAQ, British Occupation, 1920-23, selection of three covers, sent to England from Makina Camp (1), Basrah(2 - air mail
service) with interesting franking and censor marks, and
uprated stationery envelope from AO7 to Holland. A interesting
group. 6 items (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1743
H
IRAQ, 1941-42, Pictorials, collection of this attractive issue,
on exhibition pages showing specimens, perforations, plate varieties, plate numbers, with range of 36 postal history items including censored covers, wrappers, postcards. Excellent for
students of this issue and for further expansion.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1744
S
IRAQ, 1948, King Faisal II, 1 fils - 1 dinar, 20 different (complete as issued), overprinted Specimen in red, few minor
surface flaws, otherwise F.-V.F., with Vachat certificate. SG
271s/96s (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Hejaz
1737
)
)
HEJAZ, 1919 cover, franked with unaccepted Hejaz railway
revenue and cancelled DERSADET 5 to the Palais Imperial
with postage due 20 para red and Palace mark, blue crayon
“20". Unusual, vertical fold not affecting stamps (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
244
1745
HH
IRAQ, 1957, King Faisal II, 1 fils - 200 fils, complete set of 17
different, including nine unissued values (15f, 20f, 25f, 30f, 40f,
50f, 75f, 100f and 200f, horizontal pairs, some with Bradbury
Wilkinson imprints at bottom, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F., with
Vachat certificate. SG 396/403 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Start CHF
1746
HH
1748
IRAQ, 1958, King Faisal II, 1 fils - 50 fils, ten different including three unissued values (8f, 30f and 50f), o.g., never
hinged, F.-V.F., with Vachat certificate. SG O404//410 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1747
Start CHF
HHr
IRAQ, 1959, King Faisal II, 5f, 8f and 10f double surcharge,
three different, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with
Vachat certificate. SG O486, O488, O489 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
)
IRAQ, 1943-44, Polish Field Post Offices WWII, study on exhibition pages (16) showing variety of FPO of “PAIFORCE”
(Persia and Iraq Force). Covers representing variety of
frankings with English, Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika and Indian stamps. Described to the smallest details. An exceptional
assembly of this very rarely seen material.
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1735
1734
1736
1739
1737
1742
1744
1745
1746
1747
245
Fourth Session
246
Start CHF
Israel
1749
H
ISRAEL / PALESTINE, 1865-2000, a multifaceted lifetime collection, housed in a total of 89 volumes which span the entire philatelic span of this area, including much historical information. An incredible effort & display of the collectors ancestry. Includes 6 Vols. of
Jewish National Fund—2 Vols. up to the Interim May ‘48—3 Vols. FDC of Post Office inaugurations—5 Vols. FDC Aerogram specialties—16 Vols. FDC,Special issues & rarities—3 Vols. Maximum & other cards—10 Vols. Souvenir Leafs—3 Vols. Exhibition Show
cards—9 Vols. Used stamps—11 Vols. Mint stamps—3 Vols. 1994 and up—7 Vols 1865-1948, plus 8 stockbooks filled with stamps+
more etc. including a complete sheet of Palestine first issue. Must be viewed for appreciation & a wonderful base for expansion. Owners cat. of 2000 using Bale, Scheps, Carmel & Lewis / Schmerler is U$ 225,000. + (Photos at left and above).
Est. 25 000 - 30 000 CHF.
25,000 CHF
247
Fourth Session
Ex 1750
Ex 1752
Ex 1751
Ex 1753
Ex 1754
1755
248
Start CHF
1750
H/m
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins (Doar Ivri), complete set with full
tabs, also First Postage Due set, o.g., never hinged (postage
due set used), scarce and good condition stamps, Muntez,
Sorani, Pinchot certificates (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1751
HHr
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins (Doar Ivri), 250m-1000m, set of
three, top plate blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, one 250m with
faint gum disturbance, Very Fine. Bale $3 000 (2 750 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1752
HH
HH
S
JORDAN, 1927-29, King Abdullah, 2m-1000m, overprinted
or perforated “Specimen”, complete except for 100m and
200m, with additional 2m, 3m and 5m, o.g., lightly hinged,
F.-V.F. SG 159/171s (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1757
HH
JORDAN, 1950, 1f overprinted with two bars, sheet of 50,
bottom strip of ten missing the bars, folded between stamps,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
P
JORDAN, 1999-2000, interesting assembly of 69 progressive color photo proofs, various issues, scarce and attractive
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1759
HH
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins (Doar Ivri), 500m-1,000m, two
high values with tabs, o.g., never hinged, the latter with toned
spots, otherwise Fine, signed Calves, Raybaudi (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1754
1756
1758
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins (Doar Ivri), 250m-1,000m, high
values with tabs, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, last one
with natural inclusion and minute toned speck at bottom, still
Very Fine, signed Raybaudi (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1753
Start CHF
Jordan
)
JORDAN, Trans-Jordan Period, 1927-28, 3 covers bearing
overprinted Palestine stamps, including: single 5m to
Samakh/Palestine Amman station c.d.s., second letter with 5m
and 1Pi to England, third letter with 3m block of six addressed to
England. Attractive assembly (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
ISRAEL, 1949, Tabul souvenir sheet, ten examples, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott 16 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Liberia
1760
1755
HH
ISRAEL, Postage Due, 1948, First Coins (Doar Ivri),
3m-50m, set of five with full tabs, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, signed Diena, with his 1976 certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
HH
LIBERIA, Airmail, 1954, World Children, four perf. and
imperf. miniature sheets of 4, large and small format of each,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, rare. Scott C77 vars. Sanabria
137a-138b (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
Ex 1756
1757
Ex 1758
1759
1760
249
Fourth Session
Ex 1761
Ex 1766
1769
1768
1770
1773
1767
1772
1774
1775
250
Start CHF
1761
HH
LIBERIA, Airmail, 1955, 10th Anniversary of the United Nations, set of four imperf. souvenir sheets, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine, only 200 issued. Scott C93-C96 vars. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1762
)
LIBERIA, 1898-1936, nice group of covers (noted German
ship mail line XXXV) and stationery card with interesting mixed
and multiple frankings to foreign destinations. Unusual and attractive group (5 items).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
Libya
1763
Start CHF
Sudan
1768
)
SUDAN - France, 1917, very interesting cover, with routing
remarks at the back in French reading “ To be posted via,
Kadjema - Obo French Congo / without franking, & to be placed
in to second envelope and franked with 25c. Please send it to
following address”Inspector Bai el Ghazal at Tamboura" (The
first route to Europe was via Lado enclave Belg. Congo in order
to evade the Germans who were in Cameroun.) Cover franked
on reverse with 5Mil (x2) Camel issue, both tied by WAU c.d.s.
sent to Paris via Khartoum. “ Via Tamboura - Cairo” alongside
British triangular No 76 censor mark. Exceptional piece of WW I
history (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
HH
Trucial States
LIBYA, Kingdom, 1955-65, an important unmounted mint
stock, in two large boxes, with variety of 30 different sets in
sheets or part-sheets & selection of 9 souvenir sheets in various
quantities. Inventory list enclosed. Sassone €115 000+ (141
380 CHF).
Est. 5 000 - 7 500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1769
m
TRUCIAL STATES, Revenue, 1950, Court Fees, 50 Rupees
on £2.10sh purple and black, also 1957 400 Rupees on £20
purple & black, cancelled, Fine, rare (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Middle East
1764
Turkey
)
1770
MIDDLE EAST, 1920-80, very nice small postal history accumulation, including postcards(4), air letters(6), parcel
cards(2) and covers(22) from Aden, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Muscat, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah, Yemen to foreign
destinations showing variety of frankings. Unusual and attractive.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
TURKEY, 1869, 20pa pale green, showing cracked plate variety at lower left, o.g., lightly hinged, centered to top but showing part of margin at bottom, short perf. and creased (the latter
not mentioned on certificate), otherwise Fine, with 1999 Vachat
certificate, rare. Michel 14 A var. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1771
Palestine
1765
)
PALESTINE - United States, 1915, registered cover to New
York, bearing 1pi. & 1 3/4 Pi Star overprint (Scott 260, 275) tied
by bi-lingual Jerusalem 6-9-15 c.d.s. & showing Registration
handstamp. with Star / Crescent censor. various NY registry arrival c.d.s. Scarce rate, light central vertical fold.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1766
PALESTINE, E.E.F., 1919-20, very nice postal history group,
including 8 covers, stationery and 2 picture postcards (Alepo
railway station) showing variety of frankings, censor marks and
cancellations (11 items) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1767
)
PALESTINE, Jerusalem GPO, 1920, underpaid cover from
Scotland addressed to Jerusalem, with tax-markings including. boxed “TO PAY/4/MILLIMES” (UP2) and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Another underpaid cover from Ireland to Jerusalem with
tax markings including. boxed “TO PAY /8/MILLIMES” (UP3),
but addressee has left so returned on 15th of May with red
boxed “UNDELIVERED FOR THE REASON STATED ON THE
COVER” and Jerusalem R.L.O’c.d.s on front (Dead Letter Office), minor blemishes, nevertheless and attractive pair (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
m
TURKEY, 1869-82, Duloz issues, balance of a specialized
collection, on 18 pages, arranged by perforations and colors,
neatly identified, excellent specialist lot.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1772
H
TURKEY, 1901, 5pa-5pi, set of six, o.g., hinge remnant, Fine.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1773
)
H
H
TURKEY, 1901, 5pa-50pi, Foreign Postage, complete set,
o.g., hinge remnant, 10pa thin, otherwise F.-V.F. Michel
100-107A (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1774
H
TURKEY, 1908, 5pa-50pi, perf. 13½x12, set of ten, o.g., hinge
remnant, usual rough perforations, F.-V.F. Michel 134-143E
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1775
E
TURKEY, 1911, Sultan’s Trip, selection of 25 essays of surcharge, on mostly different stamps (1876-86 issues), o.g.,
hinged, Fine, a rare group (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
100 CHF
251
Fourth Session
1776
Ex 1777
Ex 1778
Ex 1779
Ex 1780
1781
Ex 1782
1783
1784
1785
1786
1788
1789
1790
252
Start CHF
1776
HH/H
TURKEY, 1914, Abolition of the Capitulations, set of seven,
o.g., high value lightly hinged, balance never hinged, F.-V.F.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1777
HH
TURKEY, 1916-18, 2pa violet (single), 2pia, 5pia (pairs),
imperf. varieties, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1778
HH
TURKEY, 1916, Old General Post Office, imperf., four different (20pa missing), horizontal pairs, o.g., never hinged, some
creases or wrinkles, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1780
HHr
TURKEY, 1916, Old General Post Office, imperf., blocks (except 10pa carmine two horizontal imperf. pairs), o.g., never
hinged, some natural gum creases or wrinkles, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1781
1787
H
TURKEY, 1923, Star and Crescent ministry presentation
book, specially prepared, with twelve essays all stuck down at
ministry book. Rarely offered, light all over toning.
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
1788
HH
TURKEY, 1928, Second Izmir Exhibition, complete set, o.g.,
never hinged, few low values with toned perfs, F.-V.F. Michel
868-881 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
HH
TURKEY, 1916, Old General Post Office, imperf. set of five,
all with sheet margin, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1779
Start CHF
1789
H
TURKEY, 1930-31, 5L on 15k green & yellow, right margin
single, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, signed Silombra, rare.
Scott RA23 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1790
)
TURKEY - England, 1850, Maritime Mail, folded letter sheet
from Smyrna to London, bearing a Fine strike of the scarce
oval “AGENCE / P.P. / DE SMYRNE” in blue, along with red
“Outremer / Marseilles” and “Paris” transits, London arrival
c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
HH/H
TURKEY, 1919, Armistice, complete set of 13, with Postage
Due, o.g., lightly hinged, lower values never hinged, F.-V.F.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1782
H
TURKEY, 1921, Adana Issue, 5pa-1pi, set of three overprints on postage dues, o.g., lightly hinged, F.-V.F. Michel
764-766 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1783
H
TURKEY, 1922, Adana, unissued set of eight without overprint, o.g., mostly hinge remnant, F.-V.F. Michel XV-XXII
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1784
H
TURKEY, 1922, Grand Assembly, Genova Printing,
10pa-500pi, complete set, o.g., mostly lightly hinged, 100pi
with faint stain, otherwise F.-V.F. Michel 767-778 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1785
S
TURKEY, 1922, Grand Assembly, Genova Printing,
10pa-500pi, ten different, overprinted Specimen (bi-lingual), o.g., mostly lightly hinged, F.-V.F., many signed Buhler.
Michel 767/778S (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1786
1791
)
TURKEY, 1863-1925, highly interesting postal history
group, including picture postcards(3), stationery cards(9) and
covers(28) housed in red cover album with extensive variety of
issues (Tughra and Duloz issues represented) showing variety
of postal rates and cancellations. Multiple and mixed frankings
(one with French Napoleon issue). Attractive foreign destinations inclusive stationery card to Japan. Greek occupation of
Kioytaxeia cover noted. General quality very nice, viewing
highly recommended (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
HH/Hr
TURKEY, 1922, 25pi rose, imperf., block of 4, o.g., hinged at
top, never hinged at bottom. Michel 773 U (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
253
Fourth Session
1792
)
1794
TURKEY, 1892-1917, highly varied collection of 74 items, including 35 covers, 9 stationery, 30 picture post cards, all bearing Turkish stamps, with a good variety of cancellations of
Palestine, Greece, Crete & many other areas, with Registered,
also a selection of French PO in Levant cancels with RR in catalog, great specialist lot, viewing highly recommended, generally
Very Fine.
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
1795
1793
)
TURKISH POST IN ARABIA, c.1870, official envelope of
Djeddah sanitary service, bearing bilingual cachet, front and
back, OFFICE SANITAIRE * DJEDDAH in violet, rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 700 CHF.
500 CHF
)
TURKISH POST IN GREECE, 1877-1911, very nice group of
7 covers and cards, sent from Ephesus, Chios, Kavala,
Candia, Janina. In addition letter from Tarsous with very rare
MERSINA/TURQUIE c.d.s. (Resimli, Vol. M-N, N.3 - RRR) and
plate proof on card with ADANA-MERSINA bilingual c.d.s. Very
attractive and scarce assembly (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
TURKISH POST IN PALESTINE, 1895-1916, small attractive
group of Ottoman P.O. covers, from Jerusalem, Nasrie, Jaffa,
Safed, and two TPO’s Jerusalem-Jaffa (1900) and Jaffa-Jerusalem(1908), some natural ageing.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1793
1794
1801
Ex1803
1796
1797
1798
1809
254
1799
1800
Eastern Europe
Start CHF
Eastern Europe
Albania
1796
m
ALBANIA, 1913, 2½pi violet brown, black overprint, used,
usual rough perforations, Fine. Michel 9 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1797
H
ALBANIA, 1913, 5pi dark violet, black overprint, o.g., lightly
hinged, well centered, usual rough perfs, small thin at top, otherwise Very Fine, with handstamp guarantee. Michel 10
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1798
s
ALBANIA, 1913, 5pi dull violet, cancelled on piece, little perf.
toning, otherwise Fine, signed Prindushi. Michel 10 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1799
m
ALBANIA, 1913, 10pi dull red, black overprint, used, nicely
centered, usual rough perfs, still Fine, with black handstamp on
reverse, a rare stamp, only 241 printed. Michel 11 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 750 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1800
P
ALBANIA, 1914, Prince Wilhelm of Wied, unissued 2fr orange, imperf. proof, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine,
signed Velickovic, rarely offered (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1801
HHr
ALBANIA, 1925, President Ahmed Zogu, Unissued 1fr ultramarine and brown and 2fr green and brown, blocks of 20,
bottom margin with Kerkyra printing house imprint, o.g., never
hinged, F.-V.F., scarce in multiples (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1802
HH
ALBANIA, Postage Due, 1926, nice selection of varieties,
blocks of 4 of the 10 imperf, with and without QINDAR overprint,
and corner block of 6 of the 20 perf. printed double, all o.g.,
never hinged, unusual and attractive.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1803
H
ALBANIA, Korytsa, 1914, 10para (3) and 25para (2), all but
one violet, one 10pa inverted, also a selection of seven forgeries (used and unused), plus seven used or unused singles from
Vlora, Fine. Michel 1-11; €305 (380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
Start CHF
1805
1806
H)
ALBANIA, Postal Card, 1915, 10q+10q international reply
double card, with overprint on reply portion inverted, unused, unsevered, Very Fine, with 2008 Graf certificate.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
ALBANIA, 1913, 1pi black, sewing machine perforations,
on cover, addressed to Lef Nosi (Albanian Post Minister) in
Elbasan, tied by violet Dukes cancel (24.10.13), with backdated
black Elbasan arrival on reverse (black ink was first introduced
in Vlone on December 12, 1913 and the first documented usage
in Elbasan is on January 27, 1914, prior to which the violet ink
was used, hence this cover did not travel through the mail), with
a documented provenance, faint toning, otherwise Fine, with
2008 Otto Graf certificate. Michel 2B.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1807
)
ALBANIA, 1913, 1pi ultramarine, overprinted in black, tied
by neat Peqin cancel (30.7.1913) on small cover to Qukes, with
backdated Elbasan c.d.s. in black (the black cancel’s first documented usage is as of January 27, 1914 - prior to which the violet cancel was used, hence this cover most likely did not go
through the mail) and Qukes violet arrival on reverse
(1.8.1913), Fine, with 2008 Graf certificate. Michel 7.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1808
)
ALBANIA, 1913, 1gr black, margins just in at left, on cover sent
from Elbasan to Qukes, tied by 11.12.1913 Elbasan c.d.s., with
Qukes arrival on reverse, Fine, with 2008 Otto Graf certificate.
Michel 20.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1809
)
ALBANIA, 1914, Skanderbeg Surcharges, complete set on
cover, sent in 1915 from Mollas to Debar where it was censored, with Elbasan transits (Serbian Post Qukes postmark),
stamps tied by star seal of Mollas, with Debar censor markings,
Very Fine, with 2008 Otto Graf certificate, rare use. Michel
41-46 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1810
)
ALBANIA, 1914, Skanderbeg Surcharges, complete set on
cover, sent from Korce to Qukes, all tied by 27.4.1914 Korce
cancels, with Qukes (29.4.1914) arrival on reverse, fine-v.f. and
rare cover, as these stamps were only in use in Korce between
April 17 and July 4, 1914, with 2008 Otto Graf certificate. Michel
41-46.
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
1811
1804
H
ALBANIA, 1913-80, nice collection, on pages housed in two
albums, showing good array of mint and used issues (1929 air
mail with certificate). Later issues unmounted mint. Good range
of varieties, various perforations, multiples. High catalogue
value.
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
)
ALBANIA, 1914, Arrival of Prince William of Wied, set of six
on cover, sent from Elbasan to Qukes, all with March 7, 1914
First Day cancels, with arrival on reverse, F.-V.F., with 2008 Otto
Graf certificate. Michel 35-40.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
255
Fourth Session
1813
1812
1814
1815
1816
1817
1819
1818
Ex 1820
1822
1826
1823
1824
1825
256
Eastern Europe
Start CHF
1812
)
ALBANIA, 1915, Surcharges, complete set of six, plus additional 5pa block of four, tied by First Day 19.3.1915 Shkoder
cancels on cover front, with overprints in different directions including 1gr overprint inverted, F.-V.F., with 2008 Graf certificate,
rare, as only 250 of the 5gr were printed (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1 000 CHF.
900 CHF
1813
)
ALBANIA, 1915, 5pa-2gr, five different surcharges, tied by
“Shkoder 21-3-1915" cancels on cover to Lesh, with arrival
postmark, F.-V.F., with 2008 Graf certificate, scarce as these
stamps were only in use for three days (March 19-21) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1814
)
ALBANIA, 1915, commercial cover sent from Mollas, via
Elbasan to Tirana, correctly franked with a single 40pa blue,
tied by Mollas departure (applied by hand), with Elbasan transit
(both Gregorian calendar 18.11.15), also with another transit
(5.11) and arrival (7.11, both Julian calendar) on reverse. During this period, the Serbian Post cooperated with Essad’s post
and both the Gregorian and Julian calendars were used alongside (they were 13 days apart in 1915), minor cover flaws, Fine,
with 2008 Otto Graf certificate (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1815
)
ALBANIA, 1915, cover sent from Shengjin (23.IV.15) to
Shkoder, franked with only 5pa postage, with 25q postage due
applied on arrival, tied by bilingual Albanian-French c.d.s.
(25.Apr.1915), Very Fine, with 2008 Graf certificate (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1816
)
ALBANIA, 1919, stationery entire envelope sent from
Durres to Elbasan, during the early days of the Durres government when postal service was reduced to a bare minimum, with
serial number “105" and 20pa postage paid applied by hand,
with seal of the finance office in Durres and ”13.5.19" Durres
c.d.s., addressed to a member of the Nosi family, Very Fine, with
2008 Otto Graf certificate, rare (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1817
Bulgaria
1819
)
ALBANIA, 1929 (Nov. 30), First Flight Tirana to Vlone, cover
franked with the complete set of seven overprinted in red brown,
tied by c.d.s., with arrival postmark on back, filing fold away from
the stamps, slight tone spots as always, F.-V.F., signed Diena,
Oliva etc. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
m
BULGARIA, 1885, 50s on 1fr black and red, used on piece,
Fine. Yvert 25 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1820
m
BULGARIA, 1987, 25s Balkan Airfleet, blue gray omitted
and entire engraved portion of design omitted, top right
sheet margin single, cancelled to order, Very Fine, only one
sheet of 25 discovered. Scott C161 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1821
)
BULGARIA, 1899-1905, three very nice and attractive hotel
advertising covers from Sofia .
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1822
)
BULGARIA - Turkey, 1904 cover to Constantinople, franked
with 25s Tsar Ferdinand issue, prepaying the UPU letter rate to
Turkey. Stamp tied by rare oval c.d.s. of the Bulgarian Merchant
Steamship Company in blue, and reverse shows
CONSTANTINOPLE arrival c.d.s. of the Austrian P.O. A very attractive and rare cover. Scott 63 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Carpatho-Ukraine
1823
HH
CARPATHO UKRAINE, 1945, 40 on 5f red, overprint inverted, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed Bulat, etc., only 17
known (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1824
HH
CARPATHO UKRAINE, 1945, 20 on 10f brown carmine, 2nd
Issue, watermarked “IX”, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine,
signed Bulat, only 12 issued (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
ALBANIA, 1921, 25q light blue, on cover, sent from Vlone to
Elbasan via Berat and Kavaje, tied by Vlone (18.7.21) c.d.s.,
due to the unstable political situation, the cover made a detour
via Berat, filing fold away from the stamp, otherwise Fine commercial usage, with 2008 Otto Graf certificate. Michel 79 II
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1818
Start CHF
Central Lithuania
1825
HH/Hr
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 2m-10m on 3a surcharges, selection of nine, blocks of 4, all but first and last with sheet margin, o.g., hinged or never hinged, few stamps with minor gum
disturbances, F.-V.F., signed Mikulski, Dr.Hahne, Dr.Klein and
others, with Gerhard Hahne certificates. Michel 4-12 (Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
A rarity from Central Lithuania, only 200 complete sets were
sold to the public, few blocks of four exist.
1826
HH/Hr
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 2m on 15sk lilac, significant
shift of surcharge, block of 4, o.g., hinged or never hinged,
F.-V.F., signed Hahne. Michel 4 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
257
Fourth Session
1829
1828
1827
1830
1831
1832
1833
Ex 1836
Ex 1837
1841
Ex 1834
1838
Ex 1839
1843
258
Ex 1835
Eastern Europe
Start CHF
1827
HH/Hr
1835
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 2m on 15sk lilac, surcharge
inverted, block of 4, o.g., 2 stamps never hinged, Very Fine,
signed Mikulski, rare. Michel 4K (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1828
Start CHF
H
1836
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 60sk red and violet, printing
errors, horizontal se-tenant strip of 3, containing (in order) 10m
(error), 6m and 4m (error), o.g., lightly hinged, Fine, very rare.
Michel 9,FII,FV (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
m
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 10m on 3auk, also 10m on
5auk, both used, signed Herbert Bloch, with 2006 Dr. U.Klein
certificates, only 200/300 of each value sold to the public.
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1830
m
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 10m on 5auk red & green, part
Wilno cancel, centered to top, Fine, signed Pachonski etc., with
1999 Gerhard Hahne certificate stating that this is a genuine position 29, with contemporary postmark which cannot be dated,
only 300 stamps were sold to the public. Michel 13 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1831
)
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1920, 10m on 1auk, tied on unaddressed cover by Wilno 30.11.20 postmark, Fine. Michel 11
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Czechoslovakia
1832
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, selection of shifted overprints,
including pairs of 15h, 40h (Sower), also postage dues 20h
(pair) and 5h (block of four), F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1833
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1984, Los Angeles Olympics, unissued 1kcs value, unused without gum, Very Fine. Yvert 2006
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
In 1984 Czechoslovakia, under Soviet pressure, boycotted the
Los Angeles Olympics and the stamps slated for issue were
destroyed. Only 17-18 copies, all without gum, have survived.
A great Olympics rarity, on par with the German and East
German unissued items.
Estonia
1834
1838
P
ESTONIA, 1923, National Theater, 30m violet & black, also
carmine & black, plus 1k Narva Falls, imperf. plate proofs,
Very Fine. Scott 81, 112 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
HH
ESTONIA, 1936-40, President Konstantin Pats, 2s, 15s, 20s
imperf. singles, 25s and 50s imperf. pairs, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Scott 118//132 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1839
HHr
ESTONIA, 1936-40, President Konstantin Pats, 5s, 20s and
30s imperf., blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott
120, 128, 130 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 650 CHF.
500 CHF
1840
H
ESTONIA, 1919-41, superb collection of mint and used
stamps, on exhibition pages, showing variety of issues, locals,
souvenir sheets, air mail, German occupation WWII. Good
base for expansion. High catalog value.
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
)
ESTONIA, 1919-38, selection of 8 covers and 3 postcards,
with interesting range of frankings (registered and air mail) and
destinations. Viewing recommended (11 items) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1842
(H)
HH
ESTONIA, 1933, two different imperf., vertical pairs, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Scott B25, B27 vars. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1841
H
HH
ESTONIA, 1933, National Song Festival, imperf. set of
three, 5s single, others horizontal pairs, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Scott 113-115 vars. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1837
1829
HH
ESTONIA, 1928-40, Arms, 1s-80s imperf. singles, 12 different, with or without networks, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Scott 90//104 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
ESTONIA, 1919, two registered covers from Reval/Tallin to
Germany and Finland, each franked with a set of four imperf.
adhesives, the former with “Zollstuck” customs handstamp, the
latter censored in Helsinki, Fine. Scott 1-4.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Hungary
1843
HH
HUNGARY, 1947, Roosevelt, set of eight perforated souvenir sheets, o.g., never hinged, usual marginal wrinkles, F.-V.F.
Scott B198A-D, CB1-C vars. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1844
H
HUNGARY, 1950, Five Year Plan, imperf., complete set of
14, sheet margin singles, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott
871-884 vars.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
259
Fourth Session
Ex 1845
1846
1852
1850
Ex 1851
1854
1853
1855
1856
1859
1858
1857
1861
1860
260
1862
Eastern Europe
Start CHF
1845
HH
Start CHF
1854
HUNGARY, 1967, Danube Commission, imperf. set of
seven, all with sheet margin at left, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, one with expert marking on reverse. Scott 1828-1834
vars. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1855
1846
BKH
HUNGARY, Booklet, 1908, complete booklet (restapled) with
four panes of 6x10f carmine & black, with glassine interleaves,
covers black on pink, Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1847
)
HUNGARY, 1872-73, interesting group of four covers
franked with Franz Josef Engraved 1871-72 issue, variety of
postal rates: local 2Kr rate, printed matter 3Kr rate and registered letter 15Kr rate.
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1849
)
LATVIA, 1921-37, selection of 13 covers sent abroad, with
variety of registered, express, air mail and ship mail postal
rates. Franked manly with commemorative issues. Good lot for
postal rates students. Viewing recommended (13 items)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
HUNGARY, 1871, registered cover from Stari Farkasic to
Agram (Zagreb), franked on the front with 2Kr+3Kr Franz Joseph engraved (1872 issue). Registration fee paid with pair of
2Kr + pair of 3Kr same issue applied at reverse. Rare combination, some faults, horizontal fold through the 3Kr pair & cut in,
minor opening fault.
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
1848
)
LATVIA, 1847-55, three folded letters, two from Riga, another
Taganrog, sent to Porto (Portugal), Aberdeen (Scotland) and
Trieste, various markings, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
)
Lithuania
1856
1857
HHr
LITHUANIA, 1938, Boy Scout Issue, blocks of 4, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Scott B47-B50 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1858
HUNGARY, Banat, 1878, registered cover sent from Tisza
St. Miklos to Török Kanizsa, franked front and back with
3x2Kr + 3x3Kr letter type engraved issue.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
HH
LITHUANIA, 1934, Vaitkus overprint, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Michel 404 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
LITHUANIA, 1922-25, selection of 5 covers, showing variety
of postal rates, registered and air mails, to foreign destinations.
Attractive frankings (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Latvia
1850
HH
LATVIA, 1919, 75k emerald, vertical gutter sheet of 220, folded
between stamps, o.g., never hinged, impressive and possibly
unique sheet, occasional wrinkles and minor ageing, F.-V.F.
Scott 24 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1851
H
LATVIA, 1919, three different, all printed on both sides (one
inverted), including 3s lilac (block of four), 15s green (horizontal pair) and 20s orange (partial vertical pair), Very Fine. Scott
25, 28, 29 vars. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1852
H
LATVIA, 1927, 15s on 40s lilac, tête-bêche, vertical gutter
pair, one imperf. at top, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine. Scott
132 var. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1853
BKHH
LATVIA, Booklet, 1938, Twenty Years of Independence, unexploded “Ls 2,02" booklet with panes of 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s and
35s, separated by five interleaves, with printed postal, telephone and telegraph instructions, 100,000 printed, with
”Uzd.9921.1938g" year date on back cover, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
Poland
1859
m
POLAND, 1860, First Issue, 10k blue & dark rose, neat “1" in
concentric rings cancel, well centered, typical perforations,
beautiful stamp. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 650 CHF.
500 CHF
1860
E
POLAND, 1921, unadapted designs, composite sheetlet of 16
in blue on wove paper, showing three stamps intended for postage due, Very Fine, extremely rare (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1861
E
POLAND, 1921, unadapted designs, composite sheetlet of
six in green and brown, on horizontally laid paper, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1862
P
POLAND, 1945, 50gr, proof of the unissued surcharge on
rough yellow paper, position 43, creases, otherwise Very Fine,
with 2001 Ceremuga certificate, rare, only 50 issued (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
261
Fourth Session
1865
1863
1864
1868
1867
1866
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1876
1875
262
Eastern Europe
Start CHF
1863
HHr
POLAND, 1953, Engels, unissued design, perf., block of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Fischer Zloty 2 400 (2 200 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1864
HH
POLAND, 1955, Youth Festival, 25gr, yellow color omitted,
horizontal pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1866
H
POLAND, 1961, original artwork, four different, on cards,
each endorsed “Szkic concepcyjny” (conceptual sketch),
signed by the artist (Karczmarczyk), with appropriate
handstamps on back, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1867
H
POLAND, 1928, Warsaw Exhibition souvenir sheets, five examples, all o.g., hinged, few with minor wrinkles, F.-V.F. Scott
251 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1868
m
POLAND, Postage Due, 1919, Cracow Issue, 40h rose red,
position IIA-100, used, well centered, Very Fine, signed
Jungjohann, Koopman. Scott J7 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1869
)
POLAND - France, 1806 (Nov 9), Napoleonic Era folded letter from Zielezie, from a soldier in Napoleonic Army, 4th Corps,
Second Division (General Leval), with red “No.9 Grande
Armee” handstamp, endorsed “Par Paris”, Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1872
)
POLAND - France, 1807 (July 7), Napoleonic Era folded letter from Antonowo, with “No. 19 Grande Armee” handstamp in
black, Fine Napoleonic letter (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1873
)
POLAND - France, 1808 (July 1), Napoleonic Era folded letter from Greiffenberg (Gryfow Slaski), with “No. 10 Grande
Armee” handstamp in black, endorsed “cito cito” (special delivery) and charged “8" (deci), also ”15g" and “20" endorsements,
Fine Napoleonic letter (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1874
)
POLAND - France, 1809 (Mar 27), Napoleonic Era folded letter from Driepen, with red “No. 29 Grande Armee” handstamp,
Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1875
)
POLAND - France, 1833 (Jan. 3), folded letter from Cracow,
with “Cracovie Pologne” in black, also red “Autriche par” and
“11", charged ”18" (deci), with arrival postmark (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1876
)
POLAND - Russia, 1858 (Aug. 2), folded letter to Warsaw,
franked with Austrian 2x6kr brown, tied by “Krakau” 2/8 c.d.s.,
red “Franco” and arrival postmark on back, attractive letter from
Austrian Occupied Krakow to Russian occupied Warsaw, rare,
cover with substantial tear at top, Fine appearance (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
(H)
POLAND, POW, 1945, Warna Issue, imperf., black color
omitted at left, sheetlets of 10, unused without gum, Very Fine,
signed Schmutz, a great POW rarity, only a few exist (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1870
1871
Er
POLAND, 1953, Engels, unissued design, perf., block of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Fischer Zloty 2 400 (2 200 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1865
Start CHF
H)
POLAND, Postal Stationery Envelope, 1860, 3k dark blue,
imprint at left, unused stationery entire envelope, imprint at
left, v.f., Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1877
)
POLAND, 1860, First Issue, 10k carmine & blue, plate flaw
variety defective blue frame and missing both numerals “10" at
left, tied by ”253" in circles on folded letter used in 1861 from
Plock to from Warszawa, with bilingual (26.11) departure and
arrival postmarks (27.11) on back, filing folds and some normal
wear away from the stamp, Fine, signed Bojanowicz, with 1999
Mikulski certificate, rare. Scott 1 var. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
263
Fourth Session
1878
)
1881
POLAND, 1936, “Poczta Balonowa”, “Phillips Radio” label
for Gordon Bennett, dated 30.8.36 and used on Phillips S.A.
greeting card, handstamped “oplacono gotowka” (paid cash),
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1879
)
POLAND - Lithuania, 1938 (July 15), First flight cover and
card from Vilnius to Kaunas, each with appropriate
“Wilno-Kaunas” cachet and arrival postmarks, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1880
)
POLISH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1920, unaddressed 15f stationery card, overprinted “Levant”, franked
with 2M, handstamped in violet “P.P.C.” (Postes Polonaise Constantinople"), cancelled “Poczta Polska Konstantynopol
15.X.1920", Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
1882
)
POLISH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1920, unaddressed 15f stationery card, overprinted “Levant”, franked
with 5f (2), 20f and 2M, handstamped in violet “P.P.C.” (Postes
Polonaise Constantinople), all cancelled “Poczta Polska
Konstantynopol 15.X.1920", Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
POLAND, 1944, large “Poczta Harcerska” handstamp (Fi.3)
neatly struck on 30gr stationery card, addressed to ul.
Sienkiewicza 2, usual text (“dear Mother, everything is all right”)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1884
1885
1891
1886
1887
1892
1893
264
Russian Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
1889
Romania
1883
)
ROMANIA - United States, 1887, registered cover, franked
with 10b rose (buff paper), 15b brown, and 25b blue King Carol
issue (Sc 78,79,84), prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Registry
fee to the United States, and all tied by BUCURESCI
datestamps. Front shows RECOMANDAT handstamp and reverse bears oval NEW YORK/REGY DIV arrival datestamp.
Despite minor envelope imperfections, a scarce Registered
cover with a most unusual franking.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
m
ROMANIA, 1858, Moldavia, 54pa blue on green, horizontally laid paper, blue green Dorohoi double circle postmark,
large margins all around, excellent color, small paper split at upper right, also small spot at lower left, both well outside design,
otherwise Extremely Fine, signed Mertens etc., with 1998
Heimbuchler certificate (“otherwise very attractive stamp in finest and perfect condition, no repair, rare postmark). Scott 2
(Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1884
Russian Area
Imperial Russia
Stamps
HH/H
ROMANIA, 1864, Moldavia-Wallachia, 6pa deep rose, rejoined pane of 40 (2x20), with 8 intact pairs, one tête-bêche
sideways, o.g., mostly never hinged, some minor toning, otherwise F.-V.F. Scott 20b (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1885
H
ROMANIA, 1868, Prince Carol, 18b rose, o.g., hinge remnant,
margins all around, Very Fine, signed Diena. Scott 36b. Yang
20a (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1886
)
ROMANIA, 1870, entire sent from Giurgiu to Bucharest,
franked with 3bani lilac (lightly scraped - 1868 issue) in addition
to 15bani (1869 issue), both stamps with margin all around and
fresh colors, tied by GIURGIU c.d.s. Bucharest arrival on reverse (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1887
)
ROMANIA - Italy, 1872 (Oct.) letter, franked with a single 50
bani blue and red Prince Carol issue, prepaying the letter rate to
Italy, via Austria. Stamp tied by BRAILA c.d.s., and front shows
framed P.D. handstamp and blue manuscript “1" kr credit marking. Reverse bears WIEN transit and GENOVA arrival c.d.s.’s.
Scott 42 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1888
)
ROMANIA - France, 1878, registered cover, franked with 10b
blue Bucharest print and 50b red Paris print (Sc 59,63) Prince
Carol issue, prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to
France. Stamps tied by BUCURESCI datestamps, and front
shows RECOM handstamp plus blue PARIS arrival c.d.s. Despite minor envelope imperfections, a scarce Registered cover
with mixed issue franking.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1890
m
RUSSIA, 1857, First Issue imperforate, 10k brown & blue,
top right sheet margin single, two-line “(P)olang(en) April”
datestamp, fresh positional piece, Very Fine, signed Diena.
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1891
m
used, large margins all around, Very Fine. Michel 1. Scott 1
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1892
m
two-line datestamp, margins all around, Very Fine, signed
Hunziker etc. Michel 1. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1893
m
framed datestamp, margins all around, excellent colors, Very
Fine. Michel 1. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
265
Fourth Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
1896
1896
1897
P
RUSSIA, 1858, First Issue perforated, 10k black, progressive trial color plate proof, frame only, with central oval blank,
on thick, unwatermarked paper, trial perforations, Very Fine,
rare. Michel 2x var. Scott 2 var. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1897
1894
)
margins all around, tied by ornamental Smolensk Feb 19, 1858
double circle postmark on outer folded letter to Tver, with boxed
Polucheno 28 February arrival on back, rare cover, minimal ink
erosion on the address portion of lettersheet, Fine, ex-Mikulski.
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
m
RUSSIA, 1858, First Issue perforated, 20k blue & orange,
thick paper, cancelled by “1" in dots (St.Petersburg), fresh vibrant colors, small faults, Fine appearance. Michel 3x. Scott 3
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1898
P
RUSSIA, 1858, First Issue perforated, 20k lilac and green,
trial color proofs, on stamp paper, perforated and gummed,
one with colorless “2" watermark, the other without watermark,
o.g., hinge remnant, fresh, F.-V.F., with Mikulski certificate for
each, very rare, only 100 of each printed. Michel 3x var. Scott 3
var. (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1895
)
margins all around, used in May 1858 on FL to Taganrog,
cancelled both by pen and two line departure datestamp in Cyrillic, nice colors, Fine, ex-Herman Toaspern. Michel 1. Scott 1
(Photo).
Est. 3 500 - 4 000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1899
H
RUSSIA, 1858, First Issue perforated, 30k carmine & green,
full o.g., hinge remnant, beautiful colors and embossing, fresh
example of this rare unused stamp, Fine, with 2000 Eichele and
2004 Buchsbayew certificates. Michel 4x. Scott 4 (Photo).
Est. 15 000 - 18 000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
266
Russian Area
Start CHF
1900
Start CHF
m
1903
RUSSIA, 1858, First Issue perforated, 30k carmine & green,
thin paper, 1865 town cancel, all perfs intact, Fine, with Mikulski
certificate. Michel 4x. Scott 4 (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1901
H
RUSSIA, 1858, Arms (2nd Issue), 30k carmine & green, vertical strip of 3, cancelled by three strikes of double framed
“Franco” in blue, Fine, rare piece. Michel 7. Scott 10 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1904
1905
)
Pr
RUSSIA, 1866, Arms, 5k orange yellow, horizontally laid paper, trial color proof, perfed and gummed, left sheet corner
margin block of 4, o.g., 2 stamps never hinged, post office fresh,
Very Fine. Michel 20ax var. Scott 22 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIA, 1858, Arms (2nd Issue), 30k carmine & green, tied
by “1" in dots on folded letter from St.Petersburg to Pernau, red
6 Feb 1862 departure and arrival postmark on back, lettersheet
refolded, Fine, a rare single franking. Michel 7. Scott 10 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
HH/Hr
RUSSIA, 1866, Arms, 5k rose, horizontally laid paper, trial
color proof, perfed and gummed, top sheet corner margin
block of 4, o.g., 3 stamps never hinged, post office fresh, Very
Fine. Michel 20ax var. Scott 22 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
This cancel was used as a handstruck postmark on stampless
letters, also as cancellation on letters franked with Russian
stamps at the Constantinople post office.
1902
Pr
RUSSIA, 1866, Arms, 5k lilac, horizontally laid paper, trial
color proof, perfed and gummed, upper right sheet corner margin block of 4, o.g., 3 stamps never hinged, post office fresh,
perf. separations at right margin, Very Fine. Michel 20ax var.
Scott 22 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
750 CHF
1906
Pr
RUSSIA, 1866, Arms, 5k blue, horizontally laid paper, trial
color proof, perfed and gummed, block of 4, o.g., 2 stamps
never hinged, post office fresh, Very Fine. Michel 20ax var.
Scott 22 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1900
1902
1903
1901
1904
1905
267
1906
Fourth Session
1909
Ex 1908
1907
1910
1911
1913
1914
1915
1916
1918
268
Russian Area
Start CHF
1907
Start CHF
mr
Imperial Local Issues: Wenden
RUSSIA, 1866, Arms, 30k carmine & green, vertically laid
paper, block of 4, central Apr. 7, 1873 St. Petersburg cancel,
one stamp defective, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Fabergé, a rare
block. Michel 23y. Scott 25a. Zagorsky 28; $1 500 (1 380 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIA, Wenden, 1863, official reprints of 2k and 4k, horizontal pairs, fresh, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1908
1915
S
RUSSIA, 1883-88, Arms (without thunderbolts), 1k-70k
complete, horizontally laid paper, blue Specimen overprints, stamps attached to thick card, cut out from Ministerial
sample book, rarely offered. Michel 29-36 vars. Scott 31-38
vars. (Photo).
Est. 1 200 - 1 500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1909
H
RUSSIA, 1884, Arms (without thunderbolts), 3.50r black &
gray and 7r black & orange, vertically laid paper, large part
o.g., heavy hinge remnants, F.-V.F., signed E.Diena etc. Michel
38x, 39y. Scott 39-40. Zagorsky 42-43; $2 800 (2 570 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1910
1914
H
H
RUSSIA, Wenden, 1901, Wenden Castle, imperf., pane of 25,
folded between stamps, without gum as issued, some creases,
mostly Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1916
(H)
RUSSIA, Wenden, 1901, Wenden Castle, two distinct
shades, imperf., double gutter panes of 71 and 67, folded between stamps, unused without gum, some creases, generally
F.-V.F., signed Prof. Winterstein.
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
H
RUSSIA, 1884, Arms (without thunderbolts), 3.50r black &
gray and 7r black & orange, vertically laid paper, large part
o.g., heavy hinge remnants, F.-V.F., signed E.Diena etc. Michel
38x, 39y. Scott 39-40. Zagorsky 42-43; $2 800 (2 570 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1911
HH
RUSSIA, 1884, Arms (without thunderbolts), 7r black & orange, sheet margin single, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Michel 39y. Scott 40 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1917
1912
s
RUSSIA, 1902, Arms (with thunderbolts), 35k dark violet &
green, center inverted, cancelled on small piece by the usual
“Zhitomir 24.3.06" c.d.s., well centered, Very Fine, signed
Mikulski, a rare invert. Michel 47 y K. Scott 65a (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 4 500 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1913
E
RUSSIA, 1914, Helmet and Sword Essay, 10k plate essay
on card, incomplete design, horizontal pair, right stamp with
minor crease, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
H
RUSSIA, Wenden, 1901, Wenden Castle, frame only,
imperf., cross gutter pane of 100, folded mostly between
stamps, without gum as issued, few creases, F.-V.F., signed
Prof. Winterstein, rare (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1918
)
RUSSIA, Wenden, 1891, combination cover, with 2k
Wenden, 1884 issue, and Imperial 7kop, 1889 issue, sent to
Riga, both tied by Schtockman c.d.s. Riga arrival on reverse.
Nice fresh cover (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
269
Fourth Session
1921
1919
1920
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1929
1927
1931
270
Russian Area
Start CHF
Imperial Local Issues: Zemstvos
1919
H)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Bogorodsk, c.1880, nice selection of 5 mint stationery envelopes, 5kop blue(2 sizes),
10kop blue two different issues, 10kop red. Generally good
quality. Nice assembly (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1920
H)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Bronitzk, 1880, selection of six
5k blue stationery envelopes, showing variety of sizes, back
side flaps and printings. Good lot for students of this area
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1921
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Morschansk, 1905, cover sent
from Bogoyavlyenov to Morschansk, franked at the front with
7Kop Imperial Eagle stamp tied by BOGOYAVLYENOV
TIKHVINSK c.d.s. For local delivery 5kop (Ch. 27) stamp applied at reverse tied by blue Zemstvo c.d.s. Roughly opened at
the right. Scarce usage of Morshcansk BEE HIVE zemstvo
stamp (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1923
1927
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Zolotonosha, 1890, cover to
Zolotonosha District Assembly, franked on back with nice
2kop (Ch. 4), postmarked with “ZOLOTONOSHA ZEMSTVO
VILLAGE POST” with date in the middle. Scarce, ex-Bauhgman
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1928
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, 1880-1916, group of twelve covers, including Shack, Zolotonosha, Irbit (2), Bogorodsk with
Levant stamp, Urzhumsk, Gadyach (2), Belebey, Ustsisolsk,
Kotelnich, Glazov. Excellent opportunity for students of this elusive area.
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Imperial Postal History
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Gadyach, 1894, locally posted
cover, RUSSIA - Zemstvo, Gadyach, 1894 locally posted cover
franked on reverse with 3kop lilac red (Ch. 34) tied by Gadyach
Zemstvo c.d.s. Very nice and clean (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1922
Start CHF
1929
)
RUSSIA - France, 1858, folded letter from Moscow, franked
with 1k (two), also 30k carmine & green, used in combination
with 5k black & lilac (1865 issue), red “Aus Russland Franco”
and blue Prussian entry (7 Dec), various transit and arrival postmarks on back, filing fold away from the stamps, Fine mixed issues franking (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Shatsk, 1890, locally posted
cover, franked on reverse with 3kop-white paper (Ch. 13)
cancelled in manuscript “1890 Nov”, nice and clean, roughly
opened, ex-Bauhgman (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1924
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Tikhvinsk, 1885, locally posted
cover, trimmed at the top, franked with 5kop black/blue (Ch.
16), tied blue Zemstvo c.d.s. Scarce, some light ageing spots
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1925
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Tikhvinsk, 1889, locally posted
cover, franked with 5kop (Ch. 21), tied in manuscript-cross.
Very nice and scarce, some light ageing spots, ex-Bauhgman
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1926
)
RUSSIA, Zemstvo Issues, Vesegonsk, 1891, small cover locally posted, posted franked with 5k black/lilac (Ch. 13) tied in
manuscript “24 Dec. 1891", some natural faults, ex-Bauhgman
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1930
)
RUSSIA - Finland, 1865, 10k brown & blue, tied by “St.Petersburg 23 Dec. 1864" postmark on folded letter to Helsingfors, additional departure postmark in red, boxed ”ANK" arrival at top. A
philatelic curiosity, used six months before the actual issue date
of this stamp (June 1865), Very Fine. Scott 15 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1931
)
RUSSIA - Greece, 1865 (Feb.), letter via the Austrian Post,
franked with single 30 kop Arms issue (Sc 10, perf 12 1/2), prepaying the single weight letter rate to Greece via the Austrian
Post. Stamp tied by TAGANROG c.d.s. and front shows circular
FRANCO handstamp. On arrival in Greece, an additional 50
lepta postage due was required, signified by the application of
the 10 lepta and 40 lepta Large Hermes Heads of the Consecutive Athens printings (Sc 19,21), all tied by arrival c.d.s.’s. The
reverse shows a triangular ODESSA transit c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
271
Fourth Session
1932
1933
1934
1935
1939
1936
1941
Ex 1937
1942
1944
Ex 1943
1946
1945
272
Russian Area
Start CHF
1932
)
RUSSIA, Used in Latvia, 1868 (Aug. 11), cover to Tukum, internal postage rate paid by 10kop (1866 issue, horizontally laid)
tied by oval POST ROOP /18, date inserted by hand, reverse
bears Riga transit and Tukum arrival c.d.s. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1933
)
RUSSIA - England, 1870, folded letter from Moscow,
franked with 3k green & black, error “V” in groundwork (instead
of “3"), horizontal pair, used with additional 20k, with appropriate departure and Manchester arrival postmark on back, little
toning, filing fold through 20k, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1935
)
RUSSIA, 1884, Odessa Red Cross, Red Cross stationery envelope (1878 issue) sent locally franked with 1k Imperial Eagle
(1866 issue), tied by ODESSA with posthorns c.d.s. Nice and
unusual (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1936
)
RUSSIA, 1917 (July 13), picture post card bearing double
circle and eagle emblem of the State of Moscow free frank,
with text “Organizing Committee of the All-Russian Aviation
Congress” (because of the Bolshevik Revolution, the planned
conference never took place), sent by G.Kalinin (a member of
the Aviation Congress Committee) to his father, G.V. Kalinin,
Murmansk Railway Administration warehouse in Petrograd.
This Kalinin family were related to Mikhail Kalinin and to the
Kalinins who designed aircraft in the 1920s-30s (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1937
)
RUSSIA, 1858-63, small group of four covers, franked with
10kop stamps (1858 January (1) and 1858 October (3) issues)
all tied by dotted circle numerals (1,2,38) paying single and double letter rate. Nice lot.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1939
)
RUSSIA, 1898-1917, postal history group, including 5 covers
(advertising and Red Cross noted) and picture postcard (censored). Variety of postal rates to domestic and foreign destinations. An interesting group (6 items).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
Russian Levant
1941
s
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1913, Romanov, 50pi on 5r, RUSSIAN
LEVANT, 1913 Romanov 50Pi/5R fine used stamp on piece Mi.
75, used on piece, Constantinople c.d.s., Fine, Mikulski certificate. Michel 75 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1942
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1872 cover to Russia, bearing a pair of 5
kop. blue perf. 11 1868 to Odessa, tied by abbreviated
“KONSTANTINOPOLSKOE
AGENTSVO”c.d.s.in
blue
(Tchillingirian type 9) showing TAGANROG Transit & Odessa
arrival c.d.s. Scarce multiple franking with a rare cancel (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
1943
500 CHF
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1884-1905, postal history group, including 2 covers from Chios and Constantinople, 2 stationery cards
(Smyrna and Beirut) & Damascus picture post card posted at
Beirut to Poland. Unusual group (5 items) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1944
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT - Germany, 1898, Uprated 10kop stationery letter card, with a pair of 2kop green (1884 issue) sent to
Germany, tied by blue SMYRNA despatch c.d.s. alongside
Loebau arrival c.d.s. Back shows Odessa and Russian P.O. at
Constantinople transits. attractive. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
RUSSIA, 1830s-80s, selection of 103 stampless covers,
with great range of postal rates and postal routes mainly to foreign destinations from all over Russian Empire. Excellent lot for
students of this exciting area (Photo).
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1938
1940
)
RUSSIA - Austria, 1870, folded letter from Odessa to Vienna, franked with 3k green & black, error “V” in groundwork
(instead of “3"), used in combination with 5k (correct background) and 20k, with arrival postmark, filing fold away from the
stamps, Very Fine, Diena certificate (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
1934
Start CHF
)
RUSSIA, 1867-76, group of 8 covers to foreign destinations, showing good variety of frankings and different postal
routes. Good lot for specialists (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1945
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT - France, 1917 (April), Trebizond postcard, sent to France from the Second period of Russian occupation (1916-1917). Card correctly franked at the front with
mixed franking of War Invalids and Imperial eagle stamps, all
tied by FPO 159 - serial “a” c.d.s. (Tchilinghirian type 14-Fig
105). RARE (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1946
ARMENIA, 1851, printed 4-page folio in Cyrillic and German, headed “by order of Nikolai Pavlovich, sovereign of all
Russia”, bearing Imperial Arms and signed by the Military Governor of Erevan and entitling the holder to the right of passage in
the territory, a decorative document, used during the Russian
military campaign in the Caucasus, Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
273
Fourth Session
1948
1947
Ex 1949
Ex 1952
1951
1950
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
Ex 1958
Ex 1959
1961
1960
274
Russian Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
1955
Russian Civil War (1918-1921)
1947
m
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Armavir, 1920, 10r on 15k, 25r on 3k,
used, Very Fine, signed Mikulski (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1948
m
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Armavir, 1920, 25r on 3k, horizontal
strip of 4, clear Armavir c.d.s., Very Fine, signed Mikulski, a rare
multiple (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1949
H
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Kustanai, 1920, 5k, 10k, 15k and 20k
handstamped “P” and “Pyb”, types I, II and III, collection of
100+ stamps, used mostly on pieces of parcel cards (one card
reasonably complete), many with registry labels, various postmarks, some cancelled by pen, occasional faults, mostly Fine
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1950
)
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Kustanai, 1920 (30.10), parcel card,
folded once, franked with 9x20k, each handstamped “P” (type
V), tied by Kustanai departure c.d.s., addressed to Kem, with
15.11 arrival postmark, rare intact card, Fine, signed Mikulski
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1951
m
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Tomsk, 1920, handstamped “K.20
K.” on 14k carmine & blue, horizontal pair, cancelled on piece,
Fine, signed Mikulski (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1952
m
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Tomsk, 1920, handstamped “K.20
K.” on 14k carmine & blue, selection of six, used, two on
pieces on parcel cards, F.-V.F., also Tscheljabinsk, imperf. 35k
on 1k (Mi.1,4), signed Mikulski (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1953
)
RUSSIA, Local Issues, Tula, 1920 (June 22), parcel card,
folded twice, franked with 20k and 5x2k, each handstamped
“Pyb”, tied by Novopribornoye (Tula) c.d.s., addressed to
Vyazma, rare intact card, Fine, with Mikulski certificate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1954
)
RUSSIA - French Military Mission in Siberia, 1918 (Dec. 28),
picture postcards endorsed “Soldier’s Mail”, with violet cachet “Mission Militaire Francaise en Siberie AS-AM-HG - Le
Commandant”, posted from Omaha to France, with further endorsement “Mission Francaise en Siberie”, rare usage from the
United States, prior to the arrival in Siberia, Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
RUSSIA - French Military Mission in Siberia, 1918 (Dec. 1),
picture postcard endorsed “French Soldier’s Mail”, with violet cachet “Mission Militaire Francaise en Siberie AS-AM-HGLe Commandant”, posted from San Francisco to France, with
further endorsement “Mission Francaise en Siberie”, with 2c
U.S. franking, rare usage from the United States, prior to the arrival in Siberia, Fine (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1956
)
RUSSIA - French Military Mission in Siberia, 1918, two
cards addressed to France, one “Mission d’Aviation
Francaise en Russie,” the other “Mission Aeronautique
Francaise en Siberie”, scarce, some wear, otherwise F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1957
)
RUSSIA: FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC - Germany, 1923 (May
21),cover from Chita to Dr. Brender in Berlin, franked with
20k Soviet issue, filing fold and some toning, Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1958
)
RUSSIA: FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC, 1923-24 group of 3
covers sent from Vladivostok to foreign destinations,
showing variety of postal rates (one with postage due mark).
Nice and clean lot (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1959
HH/H
RUSSIA: NORTH INGERMANLAND, 1920, Pictorials,
imperf., horizontal or vertical pairs, o.g., lightly hinged or never
hinged, Very Fine. Scott 8-14 vars. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1960
HHr
RUSSIA: SIBERIA, Nikolayevsk, 1921, 10k on 2k green,
imperf., block of 4, o.g., never hinged, creases between stamps
and at bottom right, small scissor cut in margin, still Very Fine,
signed Buchsbayew, a rare multiple, showing shifted positions
of the surcharge. Scott 66 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1961
)
RUSSIA: TRANSCAUCASIAN FEDERATED REPUBLICS,
1923, registered cover to Switzerland, franked on reverse
with 35 kop star overprint, two pair 1r imperf (Sc 4,8) and pair
Azerbaijan 500r / Sc 29) all tied by BAKU c.d.s.’s. Front shows
Baku Registration label and reverse bears Baden / schweiz arrival c.d.s. A rare mixed franking cover., Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
275
Fourth Session
1965
1962
1964
1972
1966
1973
Ex 1970
Ex 1971
1975
1974
276
Russian Area
Start CHF
1962
)
RUSSIA: TRANSCAUCASIAN FEDERATED REPUBLICS,
1923, registered parcel card, franked with 2x35k and imperf.
1r, used from Prishchib (Baku Prov) to Lenkoran, nice usage in
Azerbaijan, with arrival postmark, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
Start CHF
1967
)
AZERBAIJAN, 1923, small group of 4 registered covers, two
sent internaly, two to foreign destinations from Baku and Bibi
Eybat. Attractive multiple frankings, with correct postal rates.
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
1968
)
AZERBAIJAN - Germany, 1923 (Jan. 13), registered cover
from Baku to Berlin, franked on back with pair of 1,000,000 on
5000r green, with Berlin (25.1) arrival postmark, some creases,
otherwise Fine, signed W. Pohl (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
1969
1963
)
AZERBAIJAN - Austria, 1922, registered cover from Baku
to Vienna, franked on the back with sensibly folded pane of
30x50,000 on 3,000r including four tête-bêche pairs, surcharge
double in places, unusually nice quality, F.-V.F., rare (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1964
)
AZERBAIJAN - Iran, 1922, registered cover from Baku to
Teheran, opened for display, incomplete franking with block of
4x50,000 on 3,000r including one tête-bêche pair, with Meshed
transit and Teheran arrival postmarks, nice usage to Iran, some
cover faults, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1965
)
AZERBAIJAN - Germany, 1922 (July 16), registered cover
from Baku to Berlin, franked on both sides with 18x50,000r on
3,000r (pairs and blocks of six), some trimmed close, with arrival postmark, impressive, Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
H/m
BATUM, 1919-20, very nice assembly of mint and used
stamps, some on pieces, F.-V.F. Sold “as is”.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1970
H
GEORGIA, 1919-23, issues, selection of 18 different imperforate trial color proofs, including unissued designs, 1r double impression, four different colors of 3000r, semi-postals
without surcharge, scarce group, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1971
)
GEORGIA, 1922-23, group of 3 covers and stationery card
to foreign destinations, showing variety of mixed and multiple
frankings. Attractive group (4 items) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1972
)
GEORGIA - Lithuania, 1923 (May 3), cover from Tiflis, via
Moscow and Kaunas to Panevezys, Lithuania, franked on
back with four different handstamped surcharges in black or violet, redirected on arrival to Anyksciai, with 8.5.23 receiving
postmark, filing fold away from the stamps, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1973
)
GEORGIA - Germany, 1923, registered cover, franked with
10,000R/1000R on the front. On reverse bears block of six
40,000R/5000R. All tied by Tiflis c.d.s., alongside Moscow transit and Berlin arrival c.d.s., F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1974
)
GEORGIA - France, 1923, registered cover from Tiflis,
franked on reverse with pair of 15,000/2000R (violet surcharge
7mm high) and 4x80,000/3000R (violet surcharge 5 mm high)
all tied by Georgian type TIFLIS c.d.s. Paris arrival, F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1966
)
AZERBAIJAN, 1923 (Jan. 11), cover from Baku to Moscow,
franked with single 200,000 on 25r surcharge, with oval
“Doplatit” postage due handstamp on arrival with “1r80k” to pay,
with arrival postmark, scarce postage due cover, cover roughly
opened, otherwise Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1975
)
UKRAINE, 1918, registered cover, opened for display,
franked on back with vertical strip of 3x15k, bottom stamp with
trident inverted, used in combination with 5k (Ekaterinoslav),
sent from Panutino to Poltava, with arrival postmark, some
overall toning (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
277
Fourth Session
1976
1980
1977
Ex 1981
1979
1982
1984
1978
1988
1986
1985
278
Russian Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
Soviet Russia
Stamps
1976
HH
RUSSIA, 1921, 300r green, pelure paper, sheet margin gutter
pane of 20, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott 184a (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1977
HH
RUSSIA, 1921, 300r green, pelure paper, top sheet margin
gutter pane of 20, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott 184a
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1978
P
RUSSIA, 1921, 40r violet, proof on watermarked paper, vertical pair, unused without gum, Very Fine. Scott 187 var. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1983
1984
H
RUSSIA, 1921, 5,000r on 1r orange, red surcharge inverted,
also 5,000r on 2r light brown, black surcharge inverted,
o.g., hinge remnant, former with little gum toning, Fine, signed
Goznak. Scott 195a, 196a (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1980
HHr
RUSSIA, 1922, Star surcharge, 30r on 50k brown & green,
groundwork omitted, upper left sheet corner margin block of
4, o.g., never hinged, natural gum creases and imperceptible
toning at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, a rare multiple.
Michel 204A var. Scott 219c (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1981
HHr
RUSSIA, 1922, 7,500r on 250r pelure paper, black surcharge
measuring 23mm (short setting), lower left sheet margin block
of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott 201a var. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1986
HH/Hr
RUSSIA, 1922, Star surcharge, 5r on 20k, surcharge inverted, block of 4, o.g., hinged or never hinged, Very Fine,
signed Goznak. Scott 216a (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
H
RUSSIA, 1922, Philately for Children, complete set of six,
with 1k orange perf. (position 13) and imperf. (position 3), all first
issue (!), each cancelled by 19.VIII.1922 Moscow (First Day of
Issue) postmarks on four pieces, Very Fine, with 1987 Mikulski
certificate. Scott B24-B29 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1982
H
RUSSIA, 1922, 10,000r surcharged in red and in black on
40r slate, both inverted, o.g., hinge remnant, some gum toning, signed Goznak. Scott 195a, 200a (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1985
1979
HHr
RUSSIA, 1922, Philately for Children, 1k orange, 2nd printing, lower right sheet corner margin block of 4, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, signed Diena etc., with 1985 certificate. Scott
B29 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
H
RUSSIA, 1922, Philately for Children, 1k orange, overprint
inverted, lower left sheet corner margin single, showing clear
doubling of letters (“ghost impression”), o.g., lightly hinged,
Very Fine, signed W.Pohl, with Mandrovski certificate, scarce
variety. Scott B29 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1987
H
RUSSIA, 1923, Star surcharge, 20r on 15k, imperf, full o.g.,
lightly hinged, slightly evenly toned which is not unusual for this
issue, full AIEP Buchsbayew photo certificate, rare. Scott 224
(Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1988
HH/H
RUSSIA, 1923, Worker, unissued 20r gray black, also 20r violet, perforated trial colors, o.g., 1st lightly hinged, 2nd never
hinged, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
279
Fourth Session
1989
m
1994
RUSSIA, 1924, Worker (typographed), 3r black brown &
green, perf. 10, single and vertical pair, used, F.-V.F., signed
Mikulski etc. Michel 260 D. Scott 324 var. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1990
Hr
RUSSIA, 1925, Popov, unissued 20k, imperf. proof in orange brown, on thick cartridge paper (with factory inscriptions
on back), block of 4, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
H
RUSSIA, 1924-25, Worker (typographed), 5r dark blue &
gray brown, perf. 13¼ x 13½, horizontal strip of 3, with invalidating perforations, Very Fine. Michel 261 A. Scott 325 var.
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1991
m
RUSSIA, 1924, Airmail, 10k on 5r green, wide “5", used, Very
Fine. Michel 268 var. Scott C7a (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1992
HH
RUSSIA, 1925, Worker (watermarked), 4k trial color proof in
black, with invalidating perforations, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Scott 307 var. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1993
Pr
RUSSIA, 1925, Popov, 7k proof in light blue, on thick cartridge paper (with factory inscriptions on back), block of 4, Very
Fine. Scott 328 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Ex 1989
1990
1995
HH
RUSSIA, 1927, 14k Esperanto, imperf., horizontal pair, o.g.,
never hinged (natural gum inclusion at right), full margins all
around, fresh, with Sismondo certificate. Scott 374 var. (Photo).
Est. 3 000 - 3 500 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1996
HHr
RUSSIA, 1931, Airmail, North Pole issue, imperf. and perf.
complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, occasional perf. separations, inclusions specks, generally F.-V.F. Scott C26-C33
(Photo).
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1997
m
RUSSIA, 1932, MOPR, 50k dark red, pane of 50, cancelled to
order, F.-V.F. Michel 421. Scott 479.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
1991
1992
Ex 1996
1993
1994
280
Russian Area
Start CHF
1998
HH
RUSSIA, 1932, Moscow Exhibition, imperf. souvenir sheet, 169x119mm, o.g., never hinged, usual paper specks and irregularities,
Very Fine, signed Mikulski, with 1982 Diena certificate. Scott 485-486 var. (Photo).
Est. 20 000 - 25 000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
These souvenir sheets were issued without gum (of the 500 printed, 25 received a special overprint) and many were used as
admission tickets to the exhibition and destroyed. Only a small number were officially gummed and exported abroad.
281
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1999
P
RUSSIA, 1933, Airmail, Stratosphere Balloon, 5k, three different trial color proofs, imperforate and gummed on watermarked
stamp paper, in indigo blue, ultramarine, dark brown, o.g., hinge remnant or lightly hinged, Very Fine, last one signed Mikulski, a rare
group. Michel 453 var. Scott C37 vars. (Photo).
Est. 15 000 - 18 000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
282
Russian Area
Start CHF
2000
Start CHF
P
RUSSIA, 1935, Unissued 1k-100r “Radio Fund”, complete
set of 13 different, 1k-10r triangles; 25r, 50r and 100r Popov,
perforated values, each handstamped “Proekt” and affixed on
five different presentation cards, F.-V.F., rare (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
2001
H
RUSSIA, 1935, Airmail, 10k Moscow-San Francisco Flight,
selection of 25 singles, including five with small “f”, many different and distinct positions of the overprint, originally intended
as a reconstruction of the original setting of 25. A rare opportunity to obtain a holding of this popular issue, all are o.g., lightly
hinged, Very Fine, signed Mikulski, Brun, Goznak and others.
Michel 527, 527 I. Scott C68, C68b (Photo).
Est. 15 000 - 20 000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
2002
H
RUSSIA, 1935, Kalinin, 20k black, imperf., horizontal pair,
o.g., lightly hinged, pencil notations on reverse, Very Fine.
Michel 535 U. Scott 576 var. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
2003
m
RUSSIA, 1935, Tolstoy, 20k perf. 11, imperf. between, vertical pair, used, Very Fine. Michel 536 BUM. Scott 579A var.
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2004
P
RUSSIA, 1936, Pioneers, 2k red brown, 10k blue, trial color
proofs, perforated (13 3/4) and gummed on watermarked
stamp paper, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2012
Mandrovski certificates, a rare pair of proofs. Michel 543, 546
vars. Scott 584, 587 vars. (Photo).
Est. 10 000 - 13 000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
2005
m
RUSSIA, 1937, Dzerzhinsky, 10k yellow brown, imperf.,
lower left margin horizontal pair, used, Very Fine, extremely
rare. Michel 566 U. Scott 606 var. (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Ex 2001
Ex 2000
2003
2002
2005
283
Fourth Session
2012
2006
2007
2013
2010
2014
2015
2011
Ex 2017
Ex 2019
Ex 2018
Ex 2016
284
Russian Area
Start CHF
2006
HH
RUSSIA, 1937, Dzerzhinsky, 20k Prussian green, variety
imperf. at right, o.g., never hinged, abrasions at bottom, otherwise Very Fine. Michel 567 U var. Scott 607 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2007
HH
RUSSIA, 1938, Lenin, 40k, imperf., bottom margin vertical
pair, o.g., never hinged (natural gum wrinkles), Very Fine.
Michel 579 U. Scott 619 var. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
Start CHF
2010
H
RUSSIA, 1943, Bering, 30k blue, imperf. between, right margin horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Michel 856
var. Scott 886 var. (Photo).
Est. 850 - 1 000 CHF.
850 CHF
2011
HH
RUSSIA, 1943, Bering, 2r bister brown, imperf. at right, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 859 Ur. Scott 889 var. (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
2012
H
RUSSIA, 1945, Griboedov, 60k gray brown, imperf. between, horizontal pair, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine. Michel
947 UM. Scott 967 var. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 900 CHF.
750 CHF
2013
HHr
RUSSIA, 1947, Arms of Soviet Republics complete, blocks
of 4 (except Kirgiz and Moldavia two horizontal pairs of each),
o.g., never hinged, few perf. separations, F.-V.F. Michel
1092-1107. Scott 1104-1120 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2014
HHr
RUSSIA, 1947, Reconstruction and 30th Anniversary of the
October Revolution complete, imperf., blocks of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 1162-1178. Scott 1172-1188
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2008
H
RUSSIA, 1938, Papanin, 50k, imperf., horizontal pair, o.g.,
small hinge remnant, owner’s handstamp on reverse, Very
Fine. Michel 617 U. Scott 646a (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
2015
HH
RUSSIA, 1948, Leningrad, 50k, imperf. at bottom, o.g., never
hinged, slightly trimmed, Very Fine, signed Stolow. Michel 1180
var. Scott 1190 var. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2016
HHr
RUSSIA, 1948, Agricultural Five Year Plan, Miner’s Day and
Sports complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel
1229-1238, 1246-1249. Scott 1237-1243, 1248-1250,
1253A-1257 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2017
HHr
RUSSIA, 1949, State Sanatoria complete, corner margin
blocks of 8, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel 1371-1380. Scott
1366-1375 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
2018
HHr
RUSSIA, 1949, Sports complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Michel 1409-1413. Scott 1415-1419 (Photo).
2009
H
RUSSIA, 1940, Chekhov, 30k copper brown, imperf.,
RUSSIA, 1940 Chekhov, 30k copper brown, imperf. horizontal
pair, small h.r., v.f. and rare, unlisted in Standart, horizontal pair,
o.g., small hinge remnant, Very Fine, rare. Michel 735 U. Scott
766 var. (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
2019
150 CHF
HHr
RUSSIA, 1949, Return of Western Territories complete,
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 1428-1429.
Scott 1427-1428 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 450 CHF.
350 CHF
285
Fourth Session
2020
Ex 2025
Ex 2026
2021
Ex 2027
2032
2028
2031
2033
2034
286
2035
Russian Area
Start CHF
2020
HHr
RUSSIA, 1952, Kovalevsky and Ordzhonikidze complete,
block of 4, o.g., never hinged, 40k Ordzhonikidze with perf. separations, F.-V.F. Michel 1621, 1625-1626. Scott 1616,
1622-1623 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
2021
HHr
RUSSIA, 1952, Ordzhonikidze complete, blocks of 8 (folded),
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 1625-1626. Scott
1622-1623 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
2022
HHr
RUSSIA, 1953, Lenin, 40k, 5 blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Michel 1664. Scott 1661.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
2024
Hr
RUSSIA, 1953, Lenin, Stalin Peace Medal, Kuibyshev and
Chernyshevsk, sheet margin blocks of 4. Michel 1664-1666,
1668. Scott 1661-1664.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2025
HHr
RUSSIA, 1990, Soviet Republic Capitals, imperf., 12 different (missing only Frunze), blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Michel 6046 U//6060 U. Scott 5854//5858 (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
2026
H
RUSSIA, Berlin Consular Airmail, 1922, surcharge type IV,
selection of four stamps, 12m on 2.25r, 600m on 3r, 1200m on
10k and 1200m on 2.25r, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, all
signed Mikulski (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
2027
H
RUSSIA, Berlin Consular Airmail, 1922, 1200m on 10k and
1200m on 2.25r, both surcharge type III, o.g., lightly hinged,
all signed Mikulski (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
2028
H
RUSSIA, 1954-91, very attractive lot of complete sheets,
sheets housed in a big map, with great thematic interest. Noted:
1954 Stalin issue; 1959 Chile basketball overprint complete
sheet of 10x6; 1960 Riccione overprint sheet 5x4; 1961 Siberian deer 10kop; 1962 imperforated VOSTOK 2,3,&4; 1966 Antarctic sheet; 1985 World Youth festival. Very attractive lot for
retail of this popular area. Michel €6 200 (7 620 CHF).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Postal History
2031
)
RUSSIA, 1921 (Mar. 11) cover, franked on back with 5k Postal
Savings and 3r Control Stamp, used from Saran-Gorka (Novg)
to Petrograd, addressed to a Prisoner of War Camp (No.II) for
Czech legionnaires, scarce combination franking to an unusual
destination., Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
2032
)
RUSSIA - Czechoslovakia, 1921 (Oct 13), registered Inflation cover from Moscow to Prague, franked with
3x100R+3x250R+1000R Soviet 1921 issue. Prague arrival on
reverse, an attractive franking (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
2033
)
RUSSIA - Hong Kong, 1922, registered cover from Kharkov,
franked with 35x1r imperf. (350,000r in 1922 currency), returned to sender from Moscow, with handstamp “back to sender
in Kharkov, no mail deliveries to the destination indicated”,
stamps folded at sides and bottom, impressive cover to uncommon destination, to which service was not yet established, Fine
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2034
)
RUSSIA - Palestine, 1922 (Mar. 17), Local Issues, Kiev, registered cover from Zvenigorod to Jaffa, franked on back with
a block of 4x7,500r on 5k (surcharge reading down), with Brindisi 19.4 transit and Jaffa 26.4.22 arrival postmarks, exceptional
cover, unusual destination, Fine (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
RUSSIA, Berlin Consular Airmail, 1922, 1,200m on 2.25r,
surcharge type III, position 9, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine,
signed Lissiuk, Roig, Galvez etc. Michel 7 III. Scott CO7
(Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 1 800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
2029
2030
HHr
RUSSIA, 1952, Nasyri, 40k, 60 stamps in blocks of 10 (folded),
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 1645. Scott 1641.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2023
Start CHF
2035
HH/H
RUSSIA, 1938-2005, a wonderful collection of thousands,
practically complete, mostly mint NH, including souvenir
sheets, including many of the imperforated issues along with
many varieties & mini sheets, all housed in 6 large volumes.
High catalog value. Viewing highly recommended.
Est. 5 000 - 6 000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
)
RUSSIA, 1923, Philately for Labor, three different, one on
thin paper, tied by 1.5.23 (First Day of Issue) postmarks on local Moscow cover, v.f., with 2.5.23 arrival on back (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
2036
)
RUSSIA, 1923, Inflation Issues, three different, one with
partial offset of “2p” in bottom margin, all tied by 1.5.23 (First
Day of Issue) postmarks on local Moscow cover, v.f., with arrival
2.5.23 on back (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
287
Fourth Session
2037
2038
2036
2041
2039
2042
2040
2043
2044
Ex 2047
Ex 2045
2048
288
Russian Area
Start CHF
2037
)
RUSSIA, 1923, Inflation Issues, three different including
the gold surcharge, tied by 1.5.23 (First Day of Issue) postmarks on revalued 4k Romanov postal card, registered and
used locally, with Moscow 2.5.23 arrival, Very Fine, rare
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
2038
)
RUSSIA - Germany, 1923 (Apr 23), cover from Moscow to
Berlin, franked with, 1922 45r green, used in combination with
5x20r/70k
Star
surcharges,
endorsed
“Per
Luftpost/Vozdushnaya Pochta”, with 1.5.23 arrival postmark,
cover toning and some paper erosion, otherwise Fine, signed
Bolaffi, with 1986 Diena certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2039
)
RUSSIA - Germany, 1925 (July 13), registered and flown
cover from Tashkent to Germany, franked with three different
labels, used in combination with regular franking, with 19.7 arrival postmark, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2040
)
RUSSIA, 1930, Do-X flight cover from Leningrad to Brazil,
attractively franked, with additional Germany 4m South America Flight cancelled “Dornier Flugschiff 30 Jan. 31" (another
German stamp, probably 2m South America is missing from
back of the cover), with appropriate transit and Rio de Janeiro
arrival postmarks, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2041
)
RUSSIA, 1930 (Aug. 13), flown cover from Leningrad to
Tashkent (19.3), paying 70k (internal air express rate to Central
Asia), endorsed “Speshnaya Pochta” (Express Mail), probably
flown via Moscow (air route to Tashkent opened in 1930), with
appropriate markings, Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
2042
Start CHF
2044
)
RUSSIA, 1944 (Jan. 18), First Flight Moscow to Damascus,
Syria, with “France Libre” cachets and censor markings, Very
Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2045
)
RUSSIA, 1922-30, selection of 10 covers, showing nice range
of multiple and mixed of frankings, inflation, registered and air
mail. Viewing recommended (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
2046
)
RUSSIA, 1932-35, very nice and attractive selection of covers and postcards, registered and air mail, to domestic and
foreign destinations (Switzerland, Austria, Palestine, Belgium)
showing variety of postal rates made mainly from commemorative issues stamps (Spartakiada, ethnografy, Chelyuskin crew,
antiwar, Mendeleev etc). An interesting assembly of 25 items.
Viewing recommended.
Est. 1 000 - 1 400 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Tannu Tuva
2047
H
TANNU TUVA, 1938, modified designs and new colors, set
of five, o.g., hinge remnant, some toning, generally Fine. Scott
99-103 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2048
H
TANNU TUVA, 1943, Coat of Arms, 25k slate on buff paper,
perforated only horizontally, vertical sheetlet of 5, without
gum as issued, Very Fine. Scott 120 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
RUSSIA, 1931 (Oct. 7), cover franked with 3x5k Aviakhim
adhesives, Society for the Development of Aviation and Chemical Defense, used from Perm to Sverdlovsk, with arrival postmark. Since the Aviakhim stamps were not valid for postage, the
cover was initially charged “30k” penalty postage due (boxed
handstamp), later voided, since the sender was probably a Red
Army officer, rare item (Photo).
Est. 1 000 - 1 300 CHF.
1,000 CHF
2043
)
RUSSIA, 1933 (June 3), Attempted Round the World Flight
by Jimmie Mattern, small cover with Russian and U.S. adhesives on front and back, signed by Mattern, with all cancels
showing the complete history of this flight, minor toning (caused
by the seam adhesive), Fine, signed Schoendorf, an extremely
rare cover (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Flight failed as plane crashed in Siberia; after two weeks
Mattern rescued by a Russian pilot, finally returned to New
York.
2049
)
TANNU TUVA, 1943 (Feb. 23), incoming cover to “Touvan
National Republic”, soldier’s letter with two different types of
censor markings and violet “Kizil, Touva 20.4.43", extremely
rare usage, first non-philatelic soldier’s mail to Tanna Touva we
have seen, some tape residue and cover wear, Fine (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
289
Fourth Session
Ex 2053
2051
2050
2056
Ex 2057
2055
2058
Ex 2059
2060
2061
290
Yugoslav Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
Yugoslav Area
Bosnia
2050
)
BOSNIA - Trieste, 1851 (March 7), folded letter to Trieste,
originating at Sarajevo, carried by messenger to Brood,
where disinfected “Netto di Dentro e di Fuora/Cont.Amt.Brod”
cachet was applied on reverse, franked with Austrian 9kr blue,
HP type I, tied by two-line “Brood 24 Mar” handstamp, with double circle “Karlstadt 26.3.” transit and Trieste arrival in red, nice
example of Austrian Consular post office in Bosnia, Fine, with
Puschmann certificate (Photo).
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
2051
)
BOSNIA, Turkish P.O. - incoming mail, 1872 use of 5 kr.
postal stationery envelope, canceled by oval Trieste c.d.s.,
and addressed to Bihac. Reverse shows ZAGREB-AGRAM
transit with two pairs of Turkey 20pa green / SC 39), canceled by
negative seals, plus scarce OTOCAC arrival c.d.s. A very rare
combination cover. Scott 39 (Photo).
Est. 2 500 - 3 500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Montenegro
2054
)
MONTENEGRO, 1891-96, small interesting postal history
group, including uprated stationery card and two stationery envelopes sent abroad. In addition two covers, one registered, to
Germany. Nice variety of mixed frankings. Good lot for specialists of this area.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Serbia
2055
m
SERBIA, 1866, Prince Michael, Belgrade printing, 40pa ultramarine, pelure paper, two different shades, horizontal
strips of 3, oval and boxed “Naplacheno” and “Preporucheno”.
Scott 13 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 350 CHF.
300 CHF
2056
H
SERBIA, 1880, Prince Milan, 50p brown violet, two unused
examples, each gummed on both sides, F.-V.F., with 1963 Dr.
Hirsch certificate, extremely rare. Michel 26b (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2057
Hr
SERBIA, 1901, King Alexander Obrenovich, proofs, complete set, 2 exhibition pages with an attractive selection of
imperf. proofs, singles (8), pairs(2), blocks of four (6) and block
of six. Unusual and scarce assembly, full o.g., lightly hinged, ex
Dr. Kardosh. Michel 53-61 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
2058
HHr
SERBIA, 1903, Arms overprint on King Alexander, 3d violet
& black, perf. 13½, block of 10, o.g., never hinged, pristine,
F.-V.F., very rare. Scott 76a (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2059
2052
)
BOSNIA, Turkish P.O. - Trieste, 1875, registered mixed
franking folded lettersheet from Bihac to Triest, bearing
Turkey 10 para Duloz 1873 and 1pi postage due Duloz 1871
tied by Arabic “BIHEKE” (C&W-12). Routed through
Austro-Hungarian Empire where franked with Hungary 15kr
1871 issue and tied by “ZAVALJE” c.d.s. along with
“KARLOVAC” transit and TRIEST arrival c.d.s. An exhibition
item (Photo).
Est. 4 000 - 5 000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
2053
HH
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, Croatian Post, 1994, Mostar
complete provisional issue, o.g., never hinged, Superb,
PHILA d.o.o. certificate, a rare issue. Michel 1-14 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
)
SERBIA, 1843-66, prephilatelic group of 4 covers, sent from
Despotovica, Palez-Obrenovac and Shabac (two types), nice
strikes of these scarce cancellations, Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
2060
())
SERBIA - Turkey, 1869, large part of a folded letter to Constantinople, franked with Prince Milan 3x25p rose, perf. 9x12,
tied by Belgrade to Constantinople, “15" in red crayon indicates
Austrian (15kr) charges (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1 000 CHF.
800 CHF
2061
)
SERBIA, Incoming Mail, 1869-70, nice selection of five
stampless envelopes sent from Paris to Belgrade, showing
variety of postal rates applied in manuscript. Two covers with
Austrian Consular P.O. at Belgrade arrival c.d.s. Unusual and
attractive for students of postal rates between these two countries (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
291
Fourth Session
2062
2063
2064
Ex 2067
2068
2065
Ex 2074
Ex 2075
Ex 2073
Ex 2077
2078
292
Ex 2079
Yugoslav Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
2072
Yugoslavia
2062
HH
YUGOSLAVIA, 1921, 10para (instead of 10 “din”) error, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 53 IF (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
2073
2063
HH/H
YUGOSLAVIA, 1928, “XXXX” overprints on Welfare issues
complete, o.g., lightly hinged or never hinged, signed
Marjanovic, with his 1972 certificate. Michel 212-221 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
2064
H
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932, King Peter, imperf. sheetlet of 10 different in blue, printed on back of newspaper, Very Fine, rare
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2065
H
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932, King Peter, imperf. sheetlet of 10 different in gray green, printed on back of newspaper, Very Fine,
rare (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2066
H
YUGOSLAVIA - Home Army General Mihailovic, 1944,
scarce RAVNA GORA issue, King Peter forces in Yugoslavia
during WW II under the command of General Mihailovic. Complete set with postage due stamp. Michel 1-3, P1.
Est. 400 - 450 CHF.
400 CHF
2067
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Bosnia-Hercegovina,
1945, complete provisional issues for Sarajevo and Mostar,
o.g., never hinged, Superb, both with Bar certificate, scarce.
Michel 1-20, I-XIII (Photo).
Est. 1 300 - 1 500 CHF.
1,300 CHF
2068
m
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Bosnia-Hercegovina,
1945, Official set of three presentation cards, with Mostar issue stamps all tied by “MOSTAR 1 MAY 1945" (Labour day F.D.C.), Marjanovic certificate, very rare. Michel 1-20 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2069
m
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Croatia, 1945, Zagreb issue, 60kn on 3,50kn inverted surcharge, used, Fine, with
Tubinovic certificate, rare. Michel 2.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2071
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Montenegro, 1945,
Cetinje issue complete with postage due, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, Bar certificate. Michel 1-11, P1-2 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 750 CHF.
700 CHF
2074
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Serbia, 1945, Senta issue complete first issue with postage due, o.g., never
hinged, Superb, Caffaz certificate, rarely offered. Michel 1-10,
P1 (Photo).
Est. 1 300 - 1 400 CHF.
1,300 CHF
2075
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Slovenia, 1945,
Ljubljana issue inverted surcharges, on 0.75L, 1.25L
(signed) and 20L (signed), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, only
100 stamps of each value exist with inverted surcharge. Michel
6,8,15 (Photo).
Est. 450 - 550 CHF.
450 CHF
2076
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Slovenia, 1945, Hungarian 18f issue for Murska Sobota with double surcharge,
o.g., never hinged, Superb, signed Bar, rare, only 100 stamps
with double surcharge exist. Michel 39.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2077
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Slovenia, 1945, selection of all issues, represented: Ljubljana, Maribor with unissued Hindenburg stamp and Murska Sobota. Rare assembly,
o.g., never hinged, Superb. Michel 1-16, 17-34, I, 35 - 46
(Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Croatia, 1945, complete
provisional issues for Split and Zagreb, o.g., never hinged,
Superb. Michel 1-24, P1-5.
Est. 120 - 150 CHF.
120 CHF
2070
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Croatia, 1945, Zagreb issue, 400kn on 0.25kn, inverted surcharge, o.g., never
hinged, Superb, with Tubinovic certificate, rare. Michel 7.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
HH
YUGOSLAVIA - Provisional Issues Croatia, 1945, Zagreb issue, 160kn on 0.50kn inverted surcharge, o.g., never hinged,
Superb, with Tubinovic certificate, rare. Michel 5.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
2078
HH
YUGOSLAVIA, 1953, Airmail, 300d Esperanto Congress,
sheetlet of 8, o.g., never hinged, Superb, scarce (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2079
HH
YUGOSLAVIA, 1966, 1d+15p Oil, imperf., se-tenant gutter
pair, also 2x5p+15p vertical imperf. gutter strip of three, folded
between stamps, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott 830, 832,
840 vars. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1 000 CHF.
750 CHF
293
Fourth Session
2085
Worldwide
Collections and Accumulations
2080
H/m
WORLDWIDE, huge accumulation, in 25 albums. Worldwide
stamps mint and used on old fashion presentation cards. Good
Swiss collection mainly modern with high face value, Liechtenstein covers, maximum cards, presentation cards. Excellent variety of thematic interest, housed in 2 large cartons. Viewing
recommended.
Est. 250 - 300 CHF.
250 CHF
2081
H
WORLDWIDE, 1862-2007, accumulation of stamps, housed
in 30 stock-books with array of classical to modern issues mint
and used. Over 700 FDC and commemorative covers mostly
from Switzerland. Italy Republic 1945-2006 mostly used collection housed in 4 volumes, San Marino 1966/2007 collection in 4
volumes mainly mint, Switzerland 1862/1999 in 4 volumes mint
and used, Football European Championship 2008 superb 5 volume collection. Needs careful examination.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
2082
H
WORLDWIDE, 1870-1940, Schaubek World old album, with
interesting sections: Austria used first issue, Baden, German
Eagles, German colonies and P.O.abroad, France and colonies, Portugal and colonies, Switzerland with nice Strubli and
Standing Helvetia selection, military stamps, Japan and USA. In
addition stock-books with various stamps and selection of covers. Need to be inspected.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
2083
H/m
WORLDWIDE, 1872-1953, dealer’s balance accumulation,
housed in a red album on 38 cards, consisting of mostly unmounted, some hinged, very few used. Better sets and singles a
few up to 10 of each. manly Europe and British Colonies. Royal
Wedding issues, Malaya, Brunei, Cyprus, Singapore, Hong
Kong, Japan, Italy (triptych aviation including), Germany, Korea, GB (Queen Victoria 5sh mint pair). Very useful with great
thematic interest accumulation for any collector or dealer. Catalog value is well in excess of 40,000 CHF using Michel, SG and
Scott catalog with many items not counted. Viewing highly recommended.
Est. 7 500 - 10 000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
2084
H
WORLDWIDE, 1890-2000, collector accumulation of
stamps and covers, housed in two FDC cover albums, folder
and 13 albums. Very strong Swiss selection n.h. 1946/85 inclusive Pro Patria, Pro Juventute and UN Geneva issues; Liechtenstein n.h. accumulation 1950/80; Belgian Congo l.h. and
selection of illustrated stationery cards; Italy with over 170 FDC,
interesting Italian colonies mint and used selection; Commonwealth KGVI and QEII: Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Kenya,
Uganda & Tanganyika, Rhodesia, Ruanda, Swaziland, Zanzibar including a nice selection of 1970s covers; USA section with
nice selection of mint and used stationery cards; solid Vatican
accumulation. Lot with hidden potential viewing a must.
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
294
)
WORLDWIDE, 1849-75, early classic issue covers, mainly
Europe, with several other areas imperforated, on covers from
France, Italy, German states, Lombardy-Venetia, Belgium,
Greece, Spain, Romania, Austria, Mauritius, Uruguay, Peru
showing variety of postal rates to foreign destinations. Very nice
and attractive multiple and mixed frankings. Good range of accountancy and transit markings. An attractive assembly (52
items), generally F.-V.F..
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
2086
)
WORLDWIDE, 1850’s-80’s, perforated classic issue covers, from Italy, Germany & German states, Hungary, Switzerland, Sweden, Turkey, France, Argentina, Egypt, Great Britain,
Austria, India, USA on covers. An attractive array of postal rates
to foreign destinations. Very nice and attractive multiple and
mixed frankings. Variety of instructional, maritime and transit
markings. An unusual and attractive assembly (55 items),
F.-V.F..
Est. 3 000 - 4 000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
2087
)
WORLDWIDE, 1865-1950, extensive accumulation of
postal history, covering the world, with a large variety of interesting destinations, markings, rates & usages, with Registered
covers, Postal Stationery, Parcel cards, etc. Mainly 19th century, with quality F-VF, generally above average for a diverse array of this size, 500 + items housed in 2 large volumes, a
treasure trove & great opportunity for all collectors, dealers and
eBay enthusiasts. Viewing highly recommended.
Est. 6 000 - 8 000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
2088
)
WORLDWIDE, 1984-94, phone cards, coin and banknote
covers estate, History of banknotes on presentation sheets (5
volumes - 255 items), Banknote covers (8 volumes - 177 covers), Phonecards-Coins covers (2 volumes - 42 covers), Banknote - coin covers (6 volumes - 123 covers). Great thematic
interest with big selection of nicely illustrated covers. ALPEN
POST collection of 145 illustrated covers from small Post Offices in the Swiss Alps. SPACE, worldwide collection 1968/87 of
400 flight covers with some scarce flights. Original cost ca.
18,000 + CHF, over 1200 items.
Est. 2 000 - 2 500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
2089
)
WORLDWIDE, 1984-94, coin and banknote covers estate,
commemorative coin covers, housed in 16 volumes contain 439
covers many with silver coins. Banknote covers, housed in 7
volumes contain 170 covers. All albums are specially designed
for this topic. Great thematic interest with very colorful eye
catching cover design. Exceptionally high face value. Original
cost ca 15,000 CHF. In addition an accumulation of Swiss
stamps with high face value.
Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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