Catalog - Harmers Auctions

Switzerland
Sale 15
Public Auction
Asta Pubblica
Vente aux Enchères
Auktion
Featuring
China, Russia, Italian & Other Rarities
Exciting Worldwide Postal History
Intact Individual Country Collections
Stamp, Cover Lots & Accumulations
Selection Of Zeppelin Covers
The Sale Will Take Place At / La Vente Aura Lieu / L’asta Si Terrä / Auktionsaal:
Palazzo Sorgente, Via Balestra 5 (6° P.) - Lugano
Frount Cover illustration lots: 649, 910, 1095, 1264, 1275, 1726.
Back Cover Illustration Lots: 115, 304, 686, 837, 1221, 1240, 1386, 1684, 1732.
HA Harmers Auctions SA
Via Balestra 7, CH-6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Tel. (+41) 091 649 40 40 - Fax (+41) 091 649 40 60
[email protected]
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Live Auction via the Internet
HA Harmers Auctions SA in Lugano gives you the possibility to bid through the Internet as if you
were present in the auction room.
To join us on the Internet you just need a computer and an Internet connection at home, at the
office or anywhere else.
Your advantages:
• You bid in real-time exactly as if you were in the auction room.
• You can see in real-time your winning bids and your bidding history.
• You can follow the auction in various currencies.
• You hear in real-time the auctioneer’s voice.
And much more…
To join us on the Internet:
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Connect to our website www.harmersauctions.com, then select “live auctions” from the main menu.
Register.
Practice Live Bidding by using our simulator.
Join us on the auction day.
HA Harmers Auction SA in Lugano ermöglicht Ihnen über das Internet zu bieten, als ob Sie im
Sall anwesend wären.
Um bei uns über das Internet teilzunehem brauchen Sie nur einen Computer und einen Internetanschluß. Zu Hause im Büro oder anderswo.
Ihre Vorteile:
• Sie bieten in Echtzeit genau so, wie wenn man im Saal wären.
• Sie können in Echtzeit Ihre Gebote und Ihre Gebotshistory sehen
• Sie können den Stand der Gebote wird in verschiedenen Währungen angezeigt.
• Sie hören die Stimme des Auktionators in Echtzeit.
Und vieles mehr…
• Gehen Sie auf unsere website www.harmersauctions.com, wählen Sie “Live-Auktionen”
aus dem Hauptmenü.
• Und registrieren Sie sich.
• Sie können das Live Bieten mit unserem Simulator üben.
• Begleiten Sie uns bei der Auktion.
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Dear Fellow Collectors,
We welcome you to our 15th Sale, which contains an exciting variety of interesting worldwide Philately, in fact would deem it, as a veritable ‘Treasure Hunt’.
The philatelic market has retrenched from speculative levels back to the old values, thus returning the
‘Hobby of Kings’ to knowledgeable and discerning collectors, of all levels.
We believe this to be a vibrant market, for all interesting material, and for dedicated philatelists, whether
buying or selling.
We strive to satisfy the needs of all concerned and hope you will find this sale entertaining.
Good luck with your bidding.
Liebe Freunde der Philatelie,
wir begrüssen Sie zu unserer 15.Auktion, die die Vielfalt der weltweiten Philatelie widerspiegelt.
Begeben Sie sich mit uns auf eine abwechslungsreiche und spannende Schatzjagd.
Der philatelistische Markt hat sich von den spekulativen Ebenen wieder mehr zu den traditionellen Werten
hin entwickelt. Wir kehren zurück zum “Hobby der Könige”, dem kenntnisreichen und anspruchsvollen
Sammeln aller Kategorien.
Wir bieten einen lebhaften Marktplatz mit interessantem Material für engagierte Philatelisten, Bieter und
Einlieferer.
Dabei setzen wir alles daran, die Interessen und Wünsche unserer Kunden zu erfüllen und versprechen
Ihnen eine mitreißende und unterhaltende Auktion.
Für Ihre Gebote wünschen wir Ihnen viel Erfolg.
Cari amici Collezionisti,
Vi diamo il cordiale benvenuto alla nostra Asta #15 che contiene una varietà appassionante ed interessante di filatelia mondiale, e che può essere considerata una vera ‘caccia al tesoro’.
Il mercato della filatelia è tornato da un periodo di livelli speculativi ai vecchi valori, e questo Hobby dei
Re’ è nuovamente rivolto ai Collezionisti ben informati e perspicaci, di qualsiasi livello si tratti.
Noi crediamo che questo mercato sia vivace quando il materiale è interessante, e rivolto a filatelici specializzati,
sia che siano acquirenti o venditori.
Ci sforziamo di soddisfare i requisiti di tutti gli interessati e speriamo che troviate questa vendita divertente.
Buona fortuna con le vostre offerte.
Chers amis Collectionneurs,
Nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue à notre Vente #15 qui contient un choix passionnant et intéressant le monde entier. Cette vente peut être considérée comme une véritable ‘chasse au trésor’.
Le marché philatélique s’est retranché des niveaux spéculatifs vers les vieilles valeurs et maintenant ce
‘Hobby des Rois’ est retourné vers les collectionneurs avisés tous niveaux confondus.
Nous pensons que lorsque les pièces proposées sont intéressantes le marché est vif et vibrant pour les collectionneurs acheteurs ou vendeurs.
Nous nous efforçons de satisfaire les besoins de toute personne concernée et espérons que vous trouverez
cette vente divertissante.
Bonne chance avec vos offres !
Thank you
Vielen Dank
Grazie
Merci
Silvia Cavaciuti
Federica Ponti Tosio
Ylenia Zocco
Molly Matthews
Michel Gielis
Alex Matthews
Andrew G. Holtz
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Sale 15 – Index
Note on catalogue sorting: alphabetical and by year in the pertaining areas.
May 17
Austria
Austria Levant
Belgium
Belgian Africa
France
Monaco
French Levant
French Colonies
German States
Germany
German Colonies
German Area
Greece
Italian States
Italy & Occupation
Italian Levant
Italian Colonies
San Marino
Vatican
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Portugal & Colonies
Spain & Colonies
Lots
1-38
39-53
54-57
58-59
60-132
133-144
145-179
180-228
229-332
333-347
348-371
372-381
382-402
403-433
434-503
504-515
516-544
545-554
555-561
562-577
578-582
583-590
591-598
599-628
May 18
Switzerland
629-657
Denmark & Area
660-670
Finland
671-679
Iceland
680-685
Norway
686-699
Sweden
700-715
Zeppelin
716-831
Great Britan
832-873
Great British Offices
874-898
British Commonwealth incl. India 899-1074
Australia & Areas
1075-1097
Canada & Provinces
1098-1130
USA & Possessions
1131-1209
Latin America
1210-1261
Please note:
Unsold lots will not be available after the end
of the auction.
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May 19
China
Chinese Foreign P.O.
Hong Kong
Kiautschou
Macau
Japan
Korea
Mongolia
Cambodia-Laos
Thailand
North Vietnam
Asia Collections
Bahrain
Dubai
Egypt
Ethiopia
Saudi Arabia
Persia-Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Oman
Palestine-Holyland
Quatar
Turkey
Albania
Central Lithuania
Baltic States
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Russia & Areas
Russian Levant
Bosnia
Croatia
Yugoslavia & Areas
Worldwide Collections
1262-1290
1291-1452
1453-1462
1463-1464
1465-1472
1473-1508
1509-1515
1516
1517-1543
1544-1554
1555
1556-1557
1558-1562
1563-1565
1566-1578
1579-1582
1584-1585+1616
1586-1592
1592-1595
1596-1597
1598-1599
1600-1606
1607-1608
1609-1612
1613-1615
1617-1623
1624-1629
1630
1631-1650
1651-1657
1658-1659
1660-1662
1663-1669
1670-1680
1681-1697
1698-1707
1708-1712
1713-1792
1793-1812
1813-1823
1824-1833
1834-1868
1869-1883
Auction Program – Auktionsprogramm
Calendario d’Asta – Programme de la Vente
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Lots 1-628
9:30 h
Austria – Levant Areas – Collections
Belgium – Congo – Collections
France & Offices – Monaco - Colonies – Collections
13:30 h
Germany – States – Colonies – Collections
Greece & Areas – Collections
Italy & Areas - San Marino – Vatican – Collections
Liechtenstein – Luxembourg – Netherlands
Portugal – Colonies
Spain – Colonies – Collections
Friday, May 18, 2012
1 – 53
54 – 59
60 – 228
229
382
403
562
591
599
– 381
– 402
– 561
– 590
– 598
– 628
Lots 629-1261
9:30 h
Switzerland – Collections
Scandinavian Areas & Collections
Zeppelin Covers
13:30 h
Great Britain & Offices Abroad
British Commonwealth & Collections
Australian Areas & Collections
Canada – USA & Posessions – Hawaii – Collections
South & Central America
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Lots
629 – 657
658 – 715
716 – 831
832
899
1075
1098
1210
– 898
– 1074
– 1097
– 1209
– 1261
Lots 1262-1883
9:30 h
China & Foreign Post Offices – Korea – Japan –
Macao – Laos – Thailand – Vietnam & Asian Collections
1262 – 1557
14:30 h
Middle East, Africa & Turkey
Eastern Europe – Albania – Bulgaria – Hungary – Poland ect
Russia & Areas – Collections
Yugoslav Areas & Collections
Collections & Various Lots
1558
1651
1713
1813
1869
– 1650
– 1712
– 1812
– 1868
– 1883
Viewing / Besichtigung / Vision / Visione:
May 14 to 16, 2012.
At our offices: Via Balestra 7 - 6th floor - Lugano - or by appointment.
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Costi di spedizione – Frais d’exedition – Shipping fees – Versandkosten
Per/For/Pour Switzerland:
Per/For/Pour Europe:
Al di fuori/Outside of/En dehors/außerhalb Europa:
Insurance/Assicurazione/Versicherung:
CHF 10.–
CHF 15.–
CHF 20.–
CHF 0.8% of invoice total
Per spedizione di lotti voluminosi, il costo dipenderà dal peso e dalle dimensioni del pacco.
Le coût d’envoi de colis voluminex dependra du poids et volume du colis.
Large lot shipments will be charged according to weight and dimensions of the parcel.
Großen Grundstück Lieferungen werden nach Gewicht/größe berechnet.
Payment – Paiement – Pagamento – Zahlung
As per our general Conditions of Sale, payment must be made within 15 days of the sale. Different payment conditions must be agreed before the sale. Payments that can be arranged:
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Bank transfer with our siss bank (UBS SA, CHF account, see invoice)
Credit card (4% commission)
Cash directly after the sale.
Agenti d’asta – Auction Agents – Agent d’enchères
Charles E. Cwiakala
1527 South Fairview Avenue
Park Ridge
IL 60068-5211 – USA
Tel: 1 847 823 87 47
Fax: 1 847 823 87 47
[email protected]
Giacomo F. Bottacchi
Via Bronzetti 21
I-20129 Milan
Italia/Italy
Tel: 39 02 71 80 23
Mob:39 339 730 93 12
Fax: 39 02 73 84 439
[email protected]
Theo Bakker
Scholtensweg 37
NL-8124 AG Wesepe
Niederlande
Tel: 31 57 06 332 58
Fax: 31 57 06 332 58
Jochen Heddergott
Bauerstrasse 9
80796 München
Tel: 49 89 278 181 83
Fax: 49 89 272 16 85
[email protected]
Frank Mandel
Mandel Auction Network
P.O. Box 157
New York
NY 10014-0157 – USA
Tel: 1 212 675 08 19
Fax: 1 212 366 64 62
Ronald Bouscher
Messcahertstraat 12
NL-1077 WS Amsterdam
Tel: 31 20 679 59 52
Mob:31 6 533 181 47
Fax: 31 20 679 47 80
[email protected]
Svein Hansen
Boks 5098, Majorstua
Tony Lancaster
NO - 0301 Oslo
Jean Lancaster Auction Agency Tel: 47 22 59 17 59
48 Woodbines Avenue
Mob:47 90 11 34 40
Kingston, Surry KT1 2AY, UK [email protected]
Tel: 44 20 85 47 12 20
Purser and Associates
Fax: 44 20 85 47 37 39
84 Webcower Road n. 2
[email protected]
Arlington, MA 02474
Tel: 1 857 928 51 40
Fax: 1 781 777 10 23
[email protected]
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Lorenz Kirchheim
Op de Höh 21
22395 Hamburg
Tel: 49 40 64 53 25 45
Fax: 49 40 64 53 22 41
[email protected]
Ute Feldmann
Kreidelstrasse 4
65193 Wiesbaden
Tel: 49 611 56 72 89
Fax: 49 611 56 03 47
[email protected]
Grading – Condition – Description
Symbols Used
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P
Unused, no gum/regummed O Used
Mint with gum
S Specimen
Mint never hinged
FL Folded Letter
Proof
Block
Cover
SL Straight Line
E Essay
Piece
( ) Cover Frount
Description Notes:
Gum
Unmounted mint: un-used with full original gum that has not been hinged.
Mint:
un-used with original gum that has been hinged, which may or may not have
a hinge remnant (not necessarily described.)
Un-used:
un-used without gum, except where original gum is indicated (to indicate that
the gum is of a lesser nature than on a mint stamp), with the following orders
of magnitude (corresponding to the part of the stamp showing gum) for gum:
much original gum – large part original gum – part original gum – traces of
original gum.
Quality Parmeters
Extremly fine – very fine – fine to very fine – fine – very good – good – fair – poor (in mixed lots,
fine to very fine means the presence of both fin and items of higher grade). Quality designations
in mixed lots are overall ones.
Covers can be expected to have minor nicks, short edge tears, flap tears as well as slight reduction
from opening. Entires (folded letters) normally have one or two file folds, and common stamps
on covers may have small faults that do not detact overly from the cover usage. These may not be
described and are not grounds for return.
All counts in mixed lots are approximate, whether or not so stated.
The catalogue illustrations are an integral part of the descriptions, and no lot may be returned for
details visible from the illustration.
Bidding Increments – Steigerungsstufen – Echelle des offres (CHF)
Up to 200
200 – 700
700 – 1,500
1,500 – 3,000
3,000 –6,000
Increments
10
20
50
100
200
6,000 – 15,000
15,000 – 30,000
30,000 – 60,000
60,000 –100,000
100,000 – and up
Increments
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
(Absentee Bids not conforming shall be reduced to the appropriate level – Kaafaufträge nicht entsprechen müssen, um die
angemessene Höhe reduziert werden – I mandati d’acquisto non conformi saranno ridotti al livello appropriato – Ordres
d’achat non conformes seront réduits au niveau approprié)
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Verkaufsbedindungen:
1. Die Auktion ist öffentlich. Die Teilnehmer akzeptieren die allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen sowie alle daraus resultierenden Rechte und Pflichten in vollem Umfang.
2. HA Harmers Auctions SA, das Unternehmen, das die aktuelle Auktion organisiert, handelt ausschließlich als Verkaufsagent und ist im Fall einer Nichterfüllung durch den Verkäufer bzw. Käufer und deren entsprechenden Vertretern nicht
haftbar zu machen.
3. Die Lose werden äußerst genau beschrieben, HA Harmers Auctions SA übernimmt jedoch keine Verantwortung für diese Beschreibungen. Fotos werden
bezüglich aller sichtbaren Einzelheiten wie Ränder, Poststempel, Zentrierung
und Perforierung als ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der Beschreibungen angesehen.
4. Alle in der Auktion beschriebenen Lose können gemäß den Angaben im Katalog besichtigt werden. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Teilnehmer einer
Auktion, die persönlich anwesend sind oder von einem Repräsentanten vertreten
werden, die Lose schon besichtigt haben. Somit gelten die Lose in dem Zustand,
in dem sie sich bei Zuschlag befinden, als akzeptiert; dieser kann von dem im
Katalog beschriebenen Zustand abweichen.
5. Der höchste Bieter ist jeweils der Käufer des Loses. Im Streitfall hat HA Harmers Auctions SA das Recht, den Verkauf zu stornieren und das Los (die Lose) erneut zu versteigern.
6. Ein Gebot muss das vorherige um eine Differenz von 5 % übersteigen. HA
Harmers Auctions SA behält sich das Recht vor, nach eigenem Ermessen andere
Prozentsätze vorzugeben (die Abstufungen sind im Angebotsformular aufgeführt).
7. Schriftliche Gebote, die HA Harmers Auctions SA vor der Auktion erhalten
hat, haben Vorrang vor Saalgeboten, telefonischen Geboten und Internetgeboten.
8. HA Harmers Auctions SA übernimmt keine Verantwortung für Fahrlässigkeit,
Irrtümer oder Fehler bei schriftlichen Geboten.
9. HA Harmers Auctions SA behält sich das Recht vor, ein Los zurückzuziehen,
zu teilen, mehrere zusammenzuführen, die Reihenfolge der Lose zu verändern
oder den Zuschlag für ein Los zu verweigern.
10. HA Harmers Auctions SA ist berechtigt, ein Gebot nach eigenem Ermessen
abzulehnen, sei es schriftlich, telefonisch oder im Saal oder über Internet abgegeben worden.
11. Jeder Auktionsteilnehmer hat bei Aufforderung seine Identität nachzuweisen
und ein rechtlich gültiges Dokument mit seinen Bankdetails vorzulegen. HA
Harmers Auctions SA behält sich das Recht vor, Einzelnen den Zutritt zum Auktionssaal zu verweigern.
12. Ein Bieter, der im Namen von Dritten handelt, muss die Versteigerer vor Beginn der Auktion davon in Kenntnis setzen. Jede Person, die im Namen von Dritten handelt, übernimmt persönliche Verantwortung und ist in vollem Umfang für
alle Pflichten im Zusammenhang mit dem aktuellen Verkauf haftbar. Die oben
genannte Verantwortung erstreckt sich auch auf die Begutachtung der Qualität
der gekauften Lose und auf die Begleichung der Rechnung für die erworbene
Ware.
13. Der Käufer hat HA Harmers Auctions SA eine Provision in Höhe von 20 %
des Auktionspreises zu zahlen und die Mehrwertsteuer der Schweiz (8 %) ist auf
den gesamten Verkaufspreis (d. h. Auktionspreis zzgl. Provision) zu zahlen. Käufer mit Wohnsitz außerhalb der Schweiz haben die MwSt. nicht zu zahlen, wenn
sie über eine gültige direkte Ausfuhranmeldung verfügen. Das gilt für Güter die
von HA Harmers Auctions SA im Namen des Käufers exportiert werden. Hat der
Käufer seinen Wohnsitz außerhalb der Schweiz und möchte er die Güter selber
ausführen, wird die MwSt. einbehalten und bei Erhalt der erforderlichen Ausfuhrdokumente erstattet, wenn die gekaufte Ware innerhalb eines Jahres nach Erwerb
ausgeführt wurde.
14. Mit dem Zuschlag geht die Haftung für das versteigerte Los auf den Bieter
über. Das Los (die Lose) werden dem Käufer übergeben sobald der Verkaufspreis,
die Provision und die MwSt. (wenn zutreffend) vollständig bezahlt wurden. Das
Eigentum geht erst an den Käufer über, wenn die vollständige Summe bei HA
Harmers Auctions SA eingegangen ist.
15. Wurde keine abweichende Vereinbarung mit HA Harmers Auctions SA getrof-
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fen, ist der im Saal anwesende Käufer verpflichtet, den Kaufpreis, die Provision
und die MwSt. (wenn zutreffend) nach Erhalt der Lose in Schweizer Franken zu
begleichen. Käufer, die ihre Gebote schriftlich, per Telefon oder per Internet abgeben, sind verpflichtet, den Kaufpreis und die Provision nach Erhalt der durch
HA Harmers Auctions SA zugestellten Rechnung in Schweizer Franken zu begleichen. In diesem Fall wird HA Harmers Auctions SA die zugesprochenen Lose
bis zum Erhalt der vollständigen Summe einbehalten. Alle Ausgaben, die durch
die Lieferung der Lose, sei es per Post oder Kurier, entstehen, werden vom Käufer
getragen.
16. Auf der Auktion ersteigerte Lose, die nicht von HA Harmers Auctions SA versandt werden, sind innerhalb von sieben Tagen nach der Auktion auf Kosten und
Verantwortung des Käufers abzuholen. Die anfallenden Kosten für die Lagerung
der Lose nach dieser siebentägigen Frist sind vom Käufer zu tragen. HA Harmers Auctions SA haftet unter keinen Umständen für den Verlust oder Schäden ab
Datum des Übergangs der Lose in den Besitz des Käufers.
17. Werden die Lose innerhalb von 30 Tagen ab der Auktion weder abgeholt noch
bezahlt, behält sich HA Harmers Auctions SA nach eigenem Ermessen die folgenden Rechte und rechtlichen Schritte vor:
a. den Verkauf ohne weitere Benachrichtigung des Käufers zu stornieren;
b. rechtliche Schritte einzuleiten, um die fällige Summe einzutreiben. Wenn der
Versteigerer nach eigenem Ermessen rechtliche Schritte einleitet, um die Zahlung
für eine offene Rechnung zu erhalten, hat der säumige Käufer alle Rechtskosten,
die beim Versteigerer angefallen sind, zu übernehmen; diese Kosten werden auf
die offene Rechnung aufgeschlagen;
c. Schadenersatz zu fordern für die Verluste, die bei einem erneuten Verkauf
entstanden sind, d. h. die Ausgaben und Steuern für beide Verkäufe.
18. HA Harmers Auctions SA stellt monatlich 1 % Zinsen in Rechnung, werden
der Kaufpreis und die Provision nicht innerhalb von 30 Tagen nach Versteigerung
beglichen. Das Recht auf die Anwendung von Paragraph 19 dieser allgemeinen
Geschäftsbedingungen bleibt vorbehalten.
19. Bis zum vollständigen Zahlungseingang dient das Eigentum des Käufers, d.
h. das gekaufte Material, welches bei HA Harmers Auctions SA liegt, als Pfand
und damit als Garantie seitens des Käufers für HA Harmers Auctions SA. Mit
dem Pfand wird die Zahlung des Versteigerungspreises, der Zinsen, der Provision und anderer Ausgaben garantiert. HA Harmers Auctions SA ist berechtigt
aber nicht verpflichtet, das als Pfand geltende Material ohne Formalitäten oder
Benachrichtigung zu verkaufen, sollte der Käufer säumig sein oder seine Pflichten
nicht erfüllen. In diesem Fall ist HA Harmers Auctions SA nicht verpflichtet,
die rechtlichen Bestimmungen des Bundesgesetzes zu Zwangsvollstreckung und
Konkurs zu befolgen.
20. Für Ränder, Perforierungen, Zentrierungen oder Poststempel auf allen Losen,
die fotografiert wurden, werden keine Reklamationen akzeptiert. Ein Los mit
über 10 Briefmarken / Umschlägen kann unter keinen Umständen zurückgegeben
werden.
21. Reklamationen bezüglich der Echtheit oder dem Zustand eines Loses müssen
innerhalb von sieben Tagen nach Erhalt des Loses bei HA Harmers Auctions SA
eingehen, außer HA Harmers Auctions SA wurde vorher über eine Verlängerung
der Frist auf Grund eines Gutachtens benachrichtigt. Ein Käufer, der bei der Auktion anwesend ist / schriftliche Gebote einreicht / über Internet oder Telefon
bietet, muss zum Zeitpunkt des Kaufs eine Verlängerung ankündigen. Reklamationen, die nach dieser Frist gemacht werden, werden nicht berücksichtigt.
22. Wird die Echtheit eines Loses ohne Zertifikat in Frage gestellt, muss der
Käufer innerhalb von 30 Tagen nach Erhalt des Loses ein Gutachten einreichen.
Ist die Reklamation berechtigt, werden alle damit zusammenhängenden Kosten
vom Versender übernommen, andernfalls vom Käufer. Ist ein Los nicht in dem
Zustand, wie verkauft, kann es zurückgegeben werden und der volle Kaufpreis
zzgl. Provision wird in dem Fall erstattet. Kommen zwei Fachleute zu unterschiedlichen Einschätzungen, stimmen die Parteien einem schlichtenden Urteil
von einem dritten Experten, den beide Parteien gemeinsam ernennen, zu. Ist
die Reklamation nicht berechtigt, werden alle verbundenen Kosten vom Käufer
getragen.
23. Die Auktion sowie alle damit verbundenen Rechte und Pflichten unterliegen
ausschließlich Schweizer Recht. Jede rechtliche Handlung und jedes gerichtliche
Verfahren in Bezug auf diese Auktion sind ausschließlich vom Gericht Lugano,
Schweiz, zu übernehmen und sie sind beim Schweizer Bundesgericht anfechtbar.
HA Harmers Auctions SA behält sich das Recht vor, einen Käufer an dessen
Wohnort zu verklagen; auch in diesem Fall gilt das Schweizer Recht.
Terms and Conditions of Sale:
1. The auction takes place publicly. Participation means acceptance in full of the
general conditions as well as any rights and obligations arising there from.
2. HA Harmers Auctions SA, the company organizing the present auction, acts
exclusively as agent and does not assume any liability in case of default of the
vendor and/or purchaser and their representatives respectively.
3. Lots are described with the utmost care. However, HA Harmers Auctions SA
does not assume any responsibility for such descriptions. Photographs are considered an integral part of the description with regard to all visible attributes such as
margins, postmarks, centering and perforation.
4. All lots described in the auction may be examined as indicated in the catalog.
It is assumed that participants present at the auction, acting personally or as representatives, have already examined the lots. The lots are, therefore, accepted as
they are at the moment they are knocked down and not necessarily as described
in the catalog.
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Austria
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AUSTRIA, 1854, Arms, 9kr dark blue, type III, machine paper, full o.g., never hinged, clear to broad margins, F.-V.F., Matl
cert. Michel 5 Y b (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
4
2
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AUSTRIA, 1856, Newspaper Stamp (6kr) scarlet Mercury,
full o.g., Fine, a wonderful and fresh example of this rarity,
signed Friedl and Richter, with full Ferchenbauer cert. Michel 9
(Photo).
Est. 20,000 - 30,000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
HH
AUSTRIA, 1908-13, Emperor's Reign Anniversary complete, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 139-156 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1851, Newspaper Stamp (30kr) rose Mercury,
margins on left & bottom cut into and showing the next stamp on
right, nevertheless a Fine used example of this rarity, signed
Pfenniger, Richter, Kruger. Michel 8; €15,000 (17,890 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
5
HH
AUSTRIA, 1910, Emperor's Birthday complete, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Michel 161-177. Scott 128-144 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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Ex 5
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able seal is apparently not a postal marking. A Very Fine and
scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1931, Poets complete, corner margin blocks of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 524-529 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
7
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AUSTRIA, 1933, WIPA souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Michel Block 1; €3,700 (4,410 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
8
HH
AUSTRIA, 1945, Vienna Provisional Issue, 5M perf. 12½,
sheet margin single, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, VOB cert.
Michel VdA; €1,000 (1,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
9
HH
AUSTRIA, 1946, Renner miniature sheets complete, flawless o.g., never hinged, usual trivial paper inclusions, Very Fine
and choice. Michel 772B-775B; €2,300 (2,740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
10
15
AUSTRIA, 1850, Arms, 6kr chocolate brown, ribbed
hand-made paper, type Ib, plate 2, large to huge margins all
around, tied by beautifully struck TARNOW double circle cancel
on an immaculate cover, Extremely Fine, with 1980 Matl certificate, which notes that it is “one of the finest existing examples
on a full cover”, ex Pelz. Michel 4 X R. Ferchenbauer €9,000
(10,730 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HH
AUSTRIA, 1946, 5g+3g and 12g+12g Anti-Fascist Exhibition, unissued, top margin singles, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Michel VI-VII (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
11
HH
16
AUSTRIA, 1974, 2.50s European Community Day, unissued, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel VIII; €750 (890
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
12
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AUSTRIA-Portugal, 1841 cover from the Vice Consul of
Portugal in Vienna, sent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in
Lisbon, and prepaid 26krCM to the French-Spanish border
(manuscript notation on reverse). Front shows red VENEZIA
date stamp, red oval VENEZIA / FRANCO hand stamp, red
black "P.F." hand stamp, French red oval "1 / A.E.D." and SARD
/ ANTIBES entry marking, plus blue "600" Re-Issues postage
due hand stamp. Reverse bears AIX and TOULOUSE transits,
red Madrid date stamp, plus blue LISBOA arrival cds. A Very
Fine and scarce example of Foreign Consular mail to Portugal,
showing a wide array of colourful postal markings (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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AUSTRIA-Papal States, 1851 cover to Rome, franked with 9kr
blue (Sc 5), prepaying the Austrian internal postage on a single
weight letter to the Roman States. Letter originated in
HEITZING, with scarce blue date stamp on reverse, but stamp
cancelled with WIEN date stamp. Front shows STATI /
EREDITARI AUSTRIACI hand stamp and "23" bajocchi postage due notation, while reverse bears FERRARA transit and
red ROMA arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce first issue cover.
Scott 5 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
AUSTRIA, Newspaper Tax, 1858, 4kr. brown, type I, a wonderful right margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, trivial 1mm cut
in margin, Very Fine, Ferchenbauer cert. Michel 4; €2,750
(3,280 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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AUSTRIA, 1853 cover from Sarajevo to Trieste, showing
Turkish negative hand stamp of Bosnia, and franked with Austrian 9kr blue (Type IIa on handmade paper), tied by scarce
BROOD date stamp of the Austrian Office. Reverse shows
fancy disinfection cachet of Brood, plus KARLSTADT transit
and red Trieste arrival date stamps. A very rare cover, with
Ferchenbauer certificate (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
)
AUSTRIA-Corfu, 1850 cover sent unpaid from Trieste t by
Austrian Lloyd service, with manuscript "12" kreuzer debit
and exceptional strike of the rare accountancy hand stamp in
blue, attributed to the British Office. This hand stamp shows the
breakdown of the 8 pence total postage due: 5 pence credit to
Austria (12 kr), plus 3 pence Corfu internal postage. Indecipher3
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19 (back)
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23
24
24
25
26
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Ex 29
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AUSTRIA-Italy, 1855 First Issue cover to Pesaro, franked
with 1kr yellow, 2kr black, and 6kr brown Coat of Arms issue on
machine paper, prepaying the 9kr single weight letter rate to
Pesaro, and all tied by Trieste date stamps. Reverse shows 4
OTTOBRE arrival date stamp. A beautiful first issue cover with
three colour franking. Scott 1d,2c,4d (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
19
AUSTRIA, 1869 registered /express cover from Lemberg
(Galicia) to Tarnow, franked with 10 kr. blue and 25 kr. gray lilac
(perf. 9½)- both cancelled by LEMBERG thimble cds. - showing
boxed (RCMDT) registration handstamp.as well as
"EXPRESS" straight line. A very rare EXPRESS cover (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
26
AUSTRIA-France, 1856 (Feb.) insufficiently prepaid letter,
franked with 3kr red and two 9kr blue Coat of Arms issue (Sc
3,5), all tied by GORZ date stamps. Front shows two red oval
BOLLO / INSUFFICIENTE hand stamps, red VIA DI CHIASSO
transit, two red AUTRICHE / BAU FR DE BALE French entry
markings, plus '20' decime postage due hand stamp. A scarce
and interesting first issue cover. Scott 3,5 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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27
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28
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AUSTRIA, 1863 (May 14) folded letter from Neugeddin to
Glattau, franked with 1863 2 Kr yellow und 3 Kr light green,
each neatly cancelled by double circle "NEUGEDIN" postmark
(Müller 1876e). Pilsen transit and Glattau arrival postmark, with
Ferchenbauer certi. Michel 18a,19a (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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AUSTRIA-Egypt, ca 1870, wrapper to Alexandria, endorsed
'Campioni senza valore' (sample without value) with pair of
1876-74 2kr yellow for circular rate tied by Vienna date stamps
in black. Alexandria Austria cds. of arrival on reverse and rare
framed 'MAL CHIESA' (never claimed) hand stamp in black.
The wrapper was then marked 'Retour' in blue crayon and returned to sender. Extremely rare marking and only the second
example recorded (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1863 (Oct. 22) local Vienna cover, franked with 3kr
postal stationery cut-out used as a stamp. The cut-out is well
centered and wide-margined and bears "WIEN 22-X-3-6Ab"
cancel. A very rare usage, with Ferchenbauer certificate. Michel
GAA (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,000 CHF.
900 CHF
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AUSTRIA-USA, 1869-72 group of five letters, franked at the
15kr and 20kr single weight letter rates to the United States,
sent via the direct service and closed mail provisions under the
North German Union Convention. Stamps cancelled by WIEN,
BAD GASTEIN, and SALTZBURG cancels, and all letters
showing various FRANCO hand stamps and manuscript credit
markings. A Very Fine group of transatlantic covers, including
one letter from the U.S. Consulate in Vienna (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1857 (May 30) 5kr envelope, sent registered from
Brünn to Szlanitz, uprated on reverse by two 5kr Arms. Numerous backstamps and forwarder's seal on reverse, F.-V.F.,
nice mixed issue franking (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
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AUSTRIA-USA, 1869 (March) letter franked with two 10kr
blue and single 15kr bistre Franz Josef issue, prepaying the
35kr single weight letter rate to the United States via the closed
mail provisions under the North German Union Convention.
Stamps tied by WIEN date stamps, and front shows red '25
FRANCO' credit marking, plus red NEW YORK PAID ALL cds.
corresponding to the arrival of the Inman Line steamship City of
Paris. A Very Fine and colourful transatlantic cover. SG 30,31
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1856 (Apr 29) disinfected letter from Daruvar in
Bosnia to Vienna, franked with 9kr Machine Paper tied by
Bosnian Okucane postmark, Agram and Vienna backstamps,
Very Fine, a scarce early usage of Austrian stamps in Bosnia
(then still part of the Turkish Empire) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
21
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29
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AUSTRIA-USA, ca 1871 use of 5kr postal stationery envelope, uprated with 3k and 5kr Franz Josef issue, prepaying the
reduced 13kr single weight letter rate to the United States by direct service via Stettin. Stamps tied by WIEN cancel, and front
shows red CHICAGO / PAID ALL arrival date stamp. Also c1874
Registered letter franked with 3kr, 5kr, and 15kr Franz Josef issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate plus Registry fee to
the United States via the closed mail route through England.
Stamps tied by WIEN cancel, and front shows red NEW YORK /
REGISTERED arrival date stamp. A Very Fine pair of transatlantic covers, including a rare Registered usage (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
AUSTRIA-Denmark, 1864 (Sept 10) registered double rate
cover to Copenhagen, redirected to Switzerland, franked
with pair 15kr Arms (with single 10kr on reverse), tied by Baden
(near Vienna) postmarks, with numerous transit and
backstamps including Copenhagen, Lübeck and Vienna. 10kr
on reverse torn during opening and the cover is a bit worn, otherwise Fine, quite attractive and an interesting usage, with detailed 1989 Ferchenbauer certificate. Michel 34, 33 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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30 (back)
31 (front)
31 (back)
Ex 33
32
35
34
Ex 37
Ex 38
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AUSTRIA-Turkish Empire, 1872 use of 5 kr. postal stationery envelope, canceled by oval Trieste cds., 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 cds. A very rare combination cover. Scott 39 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
31
AUSTRIA-Argentina, 1890, unsealed printed matter envelope to Buenos Aires, franked with strip of three Austrian Levant 2sld brown, all tied by Wien date stamps, and showing
"Drucksachen" hand stamp alongside. Rare metropolitan use of
this Levant issue, and rare example of the 6 sld. printed matter
rate to Buenos Ayres. Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
AUSTRIA-France, 1872 registered cover with 4-color franking, franked on front with two 5kr and two 15 kr Franz-Josef issue, and on reverse with pair 3kr, single 5kr, and two 10kr
values of the same issue (Sc 28-31), prepaying the double
weight letter rate to France (2x25kr) plus the 21kr Registration
fee. Front shows red RECOMMANDIRT, Charge, and P.D.
hand stamps, plus blue AURT / AVRICOURT French entry date
stamp. Reverse bears French Registration cachet, PARIS transit markings, plus MARSEILLE arrival date stamp. A rare double weight Registered letter with beautiful four colour franking.
Scott 28-31 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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36
)
)
AUSTRIA-USA, ca 1873 letter franked with three 10kr Franz
Josef issue, prepaying the double weight letter rate to the
United States via the closed mails through Belgium and England. Stamps tied by SALZBURG cancels, and front shows red
FRANCO hand stamp, plus red NEW YORK / PAID ALL arrival
date stamp. Also 1869 Registered letter franked with 3 pair of
10kr Franz Josef issue, prepaying the double weight letter rate
plus Registry fee (in cash?) to the United States via the closed
mail route through England. Stamps tied by KLATTAU cancels,
and front shows framed and unframed RECOMMANDIRT hand
stamps, red FRANCO marking and red NEW YORK arrival date
stamp. A Very Fine pair of transatlantic covers, including a rare
Registered usage (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
34
HH/H/m
AUSTRIA, 1850-2000, comprehensive mostly mint collection, in a hingeless album and two stockbooks. The collection is
approximately 95% complete for the period, missing only a few
rarities, with an impressive number of important sets (often auction lots in their own right), including (mint) 1850 2kr o.g. (Mi
€1700), 1858 3kr green type II with certificate (Mi €1700), 1867
coarse impression complete (Mi €1200), 1908 and 1910 Emperor's commemorative sets complete, 1931 Rotary complete
n.h., 1933 Ski complete n.h., and 1936 10s Dolfuss n.h. This
nearly complete collection includes virtually all the commemoratives, semi-postals, airmail, postage dues, a few Lombardy-Venetia and some early reprints; many are both mint and
duplicated used, with sets and singles cataloging €50-€500 too
numerous to list. Excellent condition throughout, with much
mint never hinged, generally F.-V.F., a wonderful lot for the serious collector. Michel approximately €24,000 (28,620 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
AUSTRIA, 1872 (Mar 10) registered cover from Trieste to
Venice, franked with pair and single 5kr Coarse Print, plus two
additional 5kr on reverse, Very Fine, attractive. Michel 37 I A
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
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37
)
AUSTRIA, 1850's-1960's, accumulation of almost 200 covers or cards, in one box. Main value in a wide variety of 19th
century covers, including stampless, First Issue, various Franz
Josef issues, postal stationery (used and unused), many clean
and attractive items retailing to €50; plus some interesting 20th
century with commemoratives, airmail, registered, usages
abroad etc. A nice lot for the Austrian specialist or Postal History
dealer, generally F.-V.F., please inspect (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
AUSTRIA-Spain, 1874 5kr. postal stationary envelope to
Barcelona, fully paid - uprated by 2kr. 10 kr and 15 kr 1867
Franz Josef, all tied by Wien / 14 / 10-74 cds. Showing Wf.4 &
routed via France & Portugal, bearing boxed P.D. in red & 20
Re-Issues inland tariff, which is paid by the 5kr. stationary - rate
being paid by 27 kr. (as of June 74). An unusual cover-fully paid
to Spain - and RARE 4 colour pre UPU franking - showing Barcelona date stamp receiver (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
38
)
AUSTRIA, 1858-1909, 9 ship covers, various frankings and
destinations, clear maritime postmarks, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
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AUSTRIAN LEVANT-France, 1872 cover franked with 10sld
blue and two 15 sld brown, prepaying the 40 sld single weight
letter rate to France. Stamps tied by framed LETTRE ARIVATE /
PER MARE / VARNA date stamp, plus blue AUTRICHE /
AVRICOURT French entry marking. Front shows "A. / P.D."
hand stamp, and reverse bears LYON arrival cds. A rare cover
of exceptional quality, with 2005 Ferchenbauer certificate. Scott
4,5 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-Greece, 1854 (Dec.) letter from Haifa,
privately carried to Beirut and forwarded to Greece by the Austrian Lloyd service. Front shows oval AGENZIA DEL LLOYD
AUSTRIACO / BERUTTI handstamp, plus red '10' lepta postage due. Reverse bears Greek transit and Athens arrival cds. A
Very Fine and scarce maritime letter from the Austrian Levant,
M. Marco certificate (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
40
46
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-France, 1873 cover from Bulgaria,
franked with 5 soldi red pair and pair 15 soldi yellow brown, all
tied by rare SOFIA date stamps. Front shows A / P.D. hand
stamp plus red AUTRICHE / AVI.AMB.C French entry date
stamp, while reverse bears WIEN transit and French arrival cds.
A very scarce and colourful cover. Michel 3,5 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-Austria, 1870 cover franked with Danube Steam Navigation Company 10kr green adhesive,
cancelled by blue circular "15 / 6" date stamp, and tied by blue
oval AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV hand stamp. Front shows
PER DAMPSCHIFF hand stamp, ALT-ORSOWA transit, plus
manuscript "10" kr postage due notation, while reverse bears
WIEN arrival date stamp. A scarce cover from this DDSG
Agency (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
41
)
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-USA, 1871 cover franked with pair 15s
yellow brown, prepaying the 30s single letter rate to the United
States by closed mail provisions under the North German Union
Convention. Stamps tied by small SMYRNE thimble cds., and
front shows red framed FRANCO hand stamp with red manuscript "15" or credit, plus partial red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival cds. Reverse bears oval Trieste. transit and BROOKLYN
N.Y. / RECEIVED arrival date stamp. A scarce transatlantic
cover from the Austrian Levant. Scott 5 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
42
47
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-England, 1871 (July) letter sent via
Bulgaria, and showing framed LETTERE ARIVATE / PER
MARE / VARNA date stamp, and Manchester. ER arrival cds.
Front bears blue manuscript '4¼' Sgr debit, plus '9' pence
postage due marking. A Very Fine example of this maritime
marking (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
43
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-France, 1872 (Oct. 30) letter from
Bursa via Varna and Vienna, with lovely 3-color franking by 5s
+ two 10s + 15s, all tied by boxed LETTERE ARRIVATE PER
MARE cancels (added when the ship carrying them disembarked), with 3 backstamps, Very Fine, a beautiful cover with
premium cancels, with 1989 E. Diena photocertificate (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
44
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-Cuba, 1874 cover from Smyrna,
franked with pair 10sld and single 50sld Levant issue, prepaying
the letter rate to Cuba via the US-North German Union Convention, and all tied by small SMIRNE date stamps. Front shows red
FRANCO hand stamp, red NEW YORK P.O. transit, plus Cuban
"NE2" postage due marking, and reverse bears Trieste. transit.
A rare cover, with filing crease through a 10sld. but showing
scarce franking to an extremely uncommon destination, with
Puschmann certificate. Scott 4,7 (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
48
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-England, 1874 wrapper from Constantinople, franked with pair 2 soldi yellow and two 10 soldi blue
(Mi 1,4), all tied by CONSTANTINOPEL date stamps, and
showing red "8" rate marking in manuscript. A beautiful and rare
printed matter item. Michel 1,4 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-Greece, 1872 cover from Crete,
franked with 10sld blue (Sc 4), prepaying the local postage on a
single weight letter to Greece. Stamp tied by brown CANEA
dated straight line. The rating of manuscript.20 shows Greek
postage due paid by a pair of 10 lepta large hermes (Sc 40), tied
by SYRA cds. A Fine and scarce combination cover. Scott 4,40
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Please send your bids early
9
First Session
Ex 54
49
56
50
51 (front)
51 (back)
52
53
59
Ex 57
Ex 55
Ex 60
61
10
Western Europe and Colonies: Austrian Levant - Belgium - France
Start CHF
49
Start CHF
)
56
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-France, 1875 cover sent from the
French Embassy at Constantinople, via Vienna franked with
5s. + 15s. + 50s. (1867 issue) all tied by Austrian P.O. at Constantinople single circle d.s. alongside with French entry mark
in blue without arrival marks as usual with diplomatic mail. Extremely RARE (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
50
BELGIUM, Parcel Post, 1985, 150th Anniversary of Belgian
Railway system, 7 souvenir sheets complete, all o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Michel Block 1-4 €3,400 (4,055 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
57
)
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, 1896 registered cover from Prevesa to
Constantinople, franked with 1890-92 1pi / 10kr and 2pi / 20kr
(Mi. 23, 26), all tied by scarce PREVESA / OESTERR. POST
date stamp. Reverse bears Galata transit and Constantinople
arrival postmarks, plus Turkey 1892 2pi brown orange (Sc. 98)
block of 4, tied by Turkish “Batal” native handstamp and bilingual cds. Attractive and Fine, a rare registered A.R. cover from
this Austrian office (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
52
58
H
BELGIAN AFRICA, 1886-1958, mint collection, neatly hinged
in one Yvert album. Includes Belgian Congo and
Ruanda-Urundi, each over 90% complete (without souvenir
sheets). Belgian Congo includes 1894 1fr carmine and the 1908
surcharges (including some overprint varieties). A very clean
and fresh lot, generally Very Fine, unusually nice.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT, ca. 1900 illustrated ship postcard,
written in Arabic, from Sajada, bearing 1pia. / 10kr. Provisional - cancelled by violet oval "Agenzia del Lloyd Austriaco
Sajada". An extremely RARE marking. (Tchilinghirian 52D).
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
53
H/m
BELGIUM, 1849-2000, extensive mint and used collection,
nearly arranged in 5 albums or stock books + one mint sheet file.
19th century nearly complete used including several First Issues, mixed mint and used into the 1920's and then mainly mint
(with much never hinged) to 2000, plus there is extensive
back-of-the-book including railway parcel post, postage dues,
officials, Eupen & Malmédy and more.Better items include 1918
Red Cross complete used, 1919-20 Albert I complete used,
1929 Orval Abbey with Monogram overprints complete unused,
1932 Mercier complete mint (plus extra high values), 1933
Orval complete mint, 1935 Parcel Post mint complete; issues
from the 1950's onwards appear to be complete. Minor duplication on some early items; generally excellent condition, much is
Very Fine. Michel approximately €24,000 (28,620 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-Austria, 1887 registered cover from
Constantinople, franked with 50 soldi lilac (Mi 13), tied by
CONSTANTINOPEL III / Oest. ERREICHISCHE POST date
stamp. Yellow Registration label on scarce cover. Michel 13
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
51
HH
59
)
BELGIAN CONGO-Sweden, 1893 cover, bearing 25c blue (2
copies), both tied by "MATADI / 26 DEC / 1893" cds. - routed via
BOMA - LISBON - and showing GEFLE arr.cds. An Extremely
Fine and scarce second issue, double rate cover, to a rare destination!!!! Scott 8 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
AUSTRIAN LEVANT-Germany, 1912 use of 10c Franz Josef
postal card, cancelled by Greek Thesaloniki date stamp. A
scarce use of the Austrian Levant card from the Greek P.O. in
Salonica (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
France
Belgium and Colonies
54
60
H
FRANCE, 1849-1853, 6 different 1862 reprints, 20c black,
20c blue, 25c and 40c Cérès, 25c Présidence and 25c Empire,
o.g., 1st 3 never hinged, all Very Fine, signed Pfenninger. Yvert
3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15; €3,750 (4,470 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
BELGIUM, Parcel Post, 1915, 5c-5fr overprints complete,
set of 10 to 5Fr. (200 sets exist), missing in most collections,
truly rare Railway provisional issue, o.g., lightly hinged, all Very
Fine, all signed & with Balasse cert. Michel 48-57. Yvert 48-57
€6,500 (7,750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
55
HH/H
61
m
FRANCE, 1849, Cérès, 20c black, tête-bêche, horizontal pair
with part of sheet margin, lightly cancelled, ample to large margins, fresh, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this Classic Rarity, with 1980 Roumet certificate. Yvert 3e; €8,500
(10,140 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HH
BELGIUM, Parcel Post, 1920-21, 20c-20fr complete, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 122-128 €850 (1,010 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
11
First Session
62
Ex 64
65
66
Ex 67
68
70
Ex 71
63
73
72
12
Western Europe and Colonies: France
Start CHF
62
Start CHF
m
70
FRANCE, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 1fr lake on yellow ish, neat star cancel, huge margins, fresh color, Superb, a
magnificent example. Yvert 18; €3,250 (3,870 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
63
FRANCE, Airmail, 1936, Plane over Paris, 50fr emerald,
block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Superb. Yvert 14 €8,000 (9,540
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Hr
71
FRANCE, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 10c bister on yellowish, type II, block of 4, o.g., hinge remnants, fresh, Fine, with
1991 E. Diena certificate. Yvert 28B; €3,250 (3,870 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
64
HH
72
HH
73
HH
74
BKHH
FRANCE, Booklet, 1929, Smile of Reims, complete and unexploded, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert €1,000 (1,190 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
HHr
75
FRANCE, Airmail, 1927, First Issue, 2fr & 5fr complete,
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Fine. Yvert 1-2 €3,800 (4,530
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
68
m
FRANCE, Souvenir Sheet, 1927, Strasbourg Philatelic Exhibition, exhibition cancel in the margins, stamps o.g., never
hinged, Extremely Fine. Yvert 2 €1,900 (2,260 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
FRANCE, 1962, 25c Decaris Cock, fluorescent paper, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Yvert 1331d; €900 (1,070 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
67
HH
FRANCE, Souvenir Sheet, 1925, Paris Philatelic Exhibition,
o.g., never hinged, immaculate, Extremely Fine. Yvert 1
(Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
FRANCE, 1930, 20fr Pont du Gard, perf 11, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, signed Calves. Yvert 262B (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
66
HH
FRANCE, Airmail, 1954, 100fr-1000fr Aircraft complete,
imperf, matched set of left margin singles with dates, o.g.,
never hinged, Extremely Fine. Yvert 30-33; €500 (590 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
FRANCE, 1917-19, 1st War Orphans complete, o.g., never
hinged, fresh, F.-V.F. Yvert 148-155; €8,300 (9,900 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
65
HHr
HHr
FRANCE, Precancel, 1926, Sower, 55c on 60c light violet,
block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, scarce in multiples.
Yvert 47 €2,100 (2,500 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
mr
FRANCE, Airmail, 1927, First Issue, 2fr & 5fr complete, corner margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, with official exhibition
cancels in sheet margins, one touching the 2Fr, Fine. Yvert 1-2
€3,575 (4,260 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
74
69
H
FRANCE, Airmail, 1928 “Ile de France” complete, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Fine set, several signatures, also with Calves &
Brun certificates, only 900 sets issued! Yvert 3-4 €15,500
(18,486 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
75
13
First Session
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
84
86
Ex 83
88
87
14
Western Europe and Colonies: France
Start CHF
76
Start CHF
H
FRANCE, Postage Due, 1881, 1fr black, o.g., lightly hinged,
Very Fine, signed Pfenniger. Yvert 22; €1,150 (1,370 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
77
H
FRANCE, Postage Due, 1884, 2fr black, o.g., lightly hinged,
Fine, signed Rassel. Yvert 23; €2,000 (2,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
78
HH
FRANCE, Postage Due, 1894, 30c orange red, o.g., never
hinged, Fine. Yvert 34; €1,400 (1,670 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 250 CHF.
250 CHF
79
85
FRANCE-USA, 1852 cover, franked with pair 10c and single
40c Cérès issue with retouched "4", probably in an attempt to
pay the single weight letter rate to the United States via the
Havre Line steamship. The letter was mailed too late, however,
and apparently the Paris Office elected to send the letter on the
next Cunard sailing, even through the 1F30c rate had not been
fully paid. Stamps tied by mute star cancels with PARIS cds.
alongside, and front shows additional BUREAU CENTRAL cds.
in red, red framed "PP" hand stamp, plus circled "5" cents postage due marking applied on arrival in New York. A very colourful
and probably unique usage of the retouched 40c stamp on a
transatlantic cover. Yvert 1,5d (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
HH
FRANCE, Postage Due, 1896, 1fr rose on straw, o.g., never
hinged, exceptionally well centered, Very Fine. Yvert 39; €1,500
(1,790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
80
HH
FRANCE, Postal Strike, 1909, 10c Amiens, complete sheet of
25, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged in selvage only, Very
Fine. Yvert 1 €1,100 (1,310 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
81
86
HHr
)
FRANCE-St. Pierre & Michelon, 1847 cover from France,
prepaid 21 decimes for the British packet service to Halifax.
Front shows GRANVILLE departure date stamp, red "PD" hand
stamp, red London PAID cds., plus oval Liverpool transit date
stamp. Reverse shows manuscript "7 ½" gram weight indication, manuscript accounting of the prepayment, plus oval Halifax arrival date stamp. A Very Fine and rare example of early
mail to St.Pierre, Ex Steinhart (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
83
87
)
FRANCE-Canada, 1856 cover, franked with 10c, 40c, and 80c
imperforate Napoleon issue, underpaying the 1F70c per 7 ½
gram letter rate to Canada. Stamps tied by Bureau "E" lozenges, with PARIS cds. alongside. Front shows red framed
AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFISANT hand stamp, plus final
"1 / 7 ½" postage due marking, and reverse bears PARIS A
CALAIS ambulant, red London transit, plus QUEBEC arrival
date stamp. A Very Fine and early destination cover. Yvert
13,16,17 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
FRANCE, 1849-75, lovely group of 9 classic letters, including 10c bister, 15c dark green, 20c black, 40c orange red and
others, most used within France plus 1 letter to Salvador. Yvert
1 / (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
88
84
)
FRANCE-USA, 1852 cover, franked with pair 15c dark green
and 1 franc carmine Cérès issue, prepaying the 1F30c single
letter rate to the United States by British packet service, all tied
by endless grill cancels, with PARIS cds. alongside. Front
shows red "PD" hand stamp plus BR. PACKET / BOSTON arrival date stamp, while reverse bears LIGNE-DE-CALAIS / No1
railway transit. A Very Fine and rare franking on a first issue
transatlantic cover to Kentucky, with Calves signature. Maury 2,
6 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
FRANCE, War Stamp, 1914, Valenciennes, 10c vermilion,
issued during German occupation, block of 6, o.g., never
hinged, Fine, each signed Brun. Yvert 1 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
82
)
)
)
FRANCE-USA, 1856 cover, franked with VF examples of the
imperforate 10c and 20c Napoleon issue, prepaying the 30c
non-contract ship letter rate to the United States from the port of
departure. Stamps tied by PC 1495 lozenge, with red BUREAU
MARITIME / LE HAVRE cds. alongside. Front shows additional
red framed "P.P." hand stamp plus N.YORK.AM.PKT arrival
date stamp with integral "20" cent postage due notation. A beautiful transatlantic cover of exceptional quality, carried by
NY-Havre Line steamship "Arago". Yvert 13, 14 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
FRANCE, ca 1851 domestic cover franked with 10c Cérès,
prepaying the local letter rate. Stamp tied by PC 640 lozenge,
with associated cursive 31 / Castera / Verduzan and additional
AUCH cds. alongside. A Very Fine and scarce first issue cover.
Yvert 1 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
15
First Session
90
91
89
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
92
89
)
90
FRANCE-USA, 1857 cover, franked with three 20c imperforate
Napoleon issue, prepaying the double weight letter to the
United States by the private ship Ocean Rover. Stamps tied by
PC "1495" lozenge, with red BUREAU MARITIME / LE HAVRE
cds. alongside. Front shows red boxed "PP" hand stamp, plus
circled "6" cent postage due marking applied on arrival in New
York. A scarce example of the private ship letter rate used after
the start of the 1857 US-French Convention, Ex. Dubus. Yvert
14 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRANCE-Russia, 1857 cover (with enclosure), franked with
10c, 20c, and 80c imperforate Napoleon issue, prepaying the
1F10c single weight letter rate to Russia under the current
Franco-Prussian Convention. Stamps tied by CP1o lozenges,
with associated CLERMONT A PARIS ambulant cds. alongside. Front shows black "PD" hand stamp, blue manuscript "f3"
Sgr Prussian credit to Russia, plus red AUS FRANKREICH
PAR AACHEN / FRANCO Prussian transit. Reverse bears
PARIS transit and blue manuscript "6f" Sgr French credit to
Prussia. A Fine cover with three colour franking. Yvert 13, 14, 17
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
16
Western Europe and Colonies: France
Start CHF
91
Start CHF
)
96
FRANCE-China, 1858 cover, franked with pair 40c imperforate
Napoleon issue, prepaying the ordinary letter rate to China by
British packet service via the Suez route. Stamps tied by PC
"1818" lozenges, with LYON cds. alongside. Front shows red
framed "P.P." hand stamp, and reverse bears MARSEILLE transit plus Code C versions of the HONG KONG and SHANGHAI
date stamps from the British offices. A Very Fine cover to an uncommon destination. Yvert 16 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
92
FRANCE-USA, 1869 cover, franked with 20c, 40c, and 80c
Lauré Napoleon issue, slight filing crease through 80c, prepaying the 80c single letter rate to the United States, plus the 60c
supplementary mail fee associated with the third Levée
Exceptionnelle of Paris. Stamps tied by hollow star cancels
(étoile muette), with octagonal PARIS cds. showing the "E3"
collection alongside. Front shows red framed "PD" hand stamp,
red "3" cent credit to the U.S., plus red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival cds. "Levée Exceptionnelle" covers to foreign destinations
are not common, and examples on transatlantic mail are particularly scarce. Yvert 29,31,32 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
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 cds.
alongside. Front shows red "PD" and FRANCO hand stamps,
while reverse bears transit date stamp of the Swedish Post Office in HAMBURG. A Very Fine and scarce cover. Scott 15
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
93
97
)
98
)
FRANCE-England, 1870 (Nov. 4) Ballon Monté cover from
besieged Paris, prepaid 40 centimes for the ordinary letter rate
to England, and sent out of Paris aboard the balloon Ville de
Chateaudun. 40c Napoleon Lauré stamp / Yv 31) tied by numeral "8" star cancel, with PARIS / R. D"ANTIN cds. alongside.
Front also shows boxed "PD" hand stamp plus red LONDON arrival cds. A beautiful Ballon Monté cover of exceptional quality.
Yvert 31 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
99
FRANCE, 1863, Napoleon III perforated, 20c blue on bluish,
tête-bêche, pair used on cover to Lavour, canceled by GC
'3982' plus 'Toulouse 22 / 7 / 1867' c.d.s. Very Fine, signed
Calves with his certificate. Yvert 22b €3,200 (3,810 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
FRANCE-Switzerland, 1870 (Nov. 6) Ballon Monté,
Lettre-Journal de Paris (Gazette des Absents No. 5), carried
out of besieged Paris aboard the balloon Gironde. Cover
franked with 30c brown Napoleon Lauré issue, prepaying the
single letter rate to Switzerland. Stamp tied by Star (Etoile) number 2 cancel, with PARIS / R. ST. LAZARE cds. alongside. Front
shows red framed "PD" hand stamp, and reverse bears
GENEVE transit and LUZERN arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare
Gazette, sent by Balloon Post to a foreign destination during the
Franco-German war. Yvert 30 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1867 TETE BECHE du 20c. Empire dent. bleu sur lettre pour
Lavour, obl. par GC '3982' plus cad. 'Toulouse 22/7/1867'
très beau, signé Calves avec son certificat. Yvert 22b cat. €
3200.- Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
95
)
FRANCE-Mexico, 1870 (Jul. 11) cover, franked with two 20c,
two 40c, and three 80c Napoleon Lauré issue stamps, prepaying nine times the single letter rate to Mexico by private ship.
Stamps tied by GC "532" lozenges, with BORDEAUX cds.
alongside. Front shows red "P.P." handstamp plus manuscript
"12rs" postage due notation. A Very Fine and scarce non-contract ship letter to Mexico, addressed to Jose San Roman, former Confederate blockade runner, and carried by the Allegra.
Yvert 29,31,32 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
FRANCE-Papal States, 1861 cover, franked with 80c Napoleon issue, underpaying the double weight letter rate to Rome.
Stamp shows rare private (Susse) perforation, and is tied by letter "D" lozenge cancel, with PARIS Bureau D cds. alongside.
Front shows red AFFR.INSUFF. / D insufficiently prepaid hand
stamp, CIVITA VECCHIA / DAL LA / VIA DI MARE entry, plus
"40" bajocchi postage due hand stamp, weakly struck and supplanted with manuscript "40" rate. Reverse bears MARSEILLE
transit and ROMA arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare cover, as private perforations are extremely elusive on higher denomination
stamps. Yvert 18 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
94
)
)
100
FRANCE-Turkey, 1864 letter from Paris to Constantinople,
double rate + 20c late fee, paid by two 20c and two 40c Napoleon perforated (Yv. 22, 23), tied by numeral “1” star cancel, with
octagonal PARIS / J date stamp for the 1ère Levée
Exceptionelle, French Offices in Constantinople backstamp,
Very Fine, a very rare and colorful item, as Levée Exceptionelle
letters to the French Levant are indeed “exceptional” (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
FRANCE-Saxony, 1870 (Nov. 16) Ballon Monté cover,
franked with two 20c Napoleon Lauré, prepaying the letter rate
to Saxony. Stamps tied number "2" star cancels, with PARIS / R.
ST LAZARE cds. alongside. A Very Fine and scarce balloon
cover from the Siege of Paris, sent to an uncommon destination, probably via the balloon General Uhrich. Yvert 29 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
17
First Session
101
102
)
FRANCE-Russia, 1870 (Nov. 17) Ballon Monté letter, franked
with pair 40c Napoleon Lauré issue, prepaying the single weight
letter rate to Russia via the balloon Général Uhrich from besieged Paris. Stamps tied by star numeral '4' cancels, with
PARIS / RUE D'ENGHIEN cds. alongside. Front shows red 'PD'
handstamp and manuscript 'f 2' Sgr Prussian credit to Russia. A
Very Fine and rare ballon monté,scarce franking & to a scarce
destination. Yvert 41 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
102
103
)
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 cds. alongside.
Front shows red "PD" hand stamp plus red LONDON / PAID arrival date stamp. A Very Fine and scarce Ballon Monté cover to
England, carried by the Franklin. Yvert 28,29 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
103
)
FRANCE-Belgium, 1870 (Dec. 4) Ballon Monté example of
the Gazette des Absents (No. 12), originating in Paris during
the Prussian siege, and sent by balloon to Belgium. Cover
franked with 10c Siege and 20c Napoleon Lauré issue stamps,
all tied by numeral "5" star cancels, with PARIS / R.DE BONDY
cds. alongside. Front shows red "PD" handstamp, while reverse
bears ANVERS arrival date stamp. A scarce mixed issue franking on a Ballon Monté to Belgium, carried by the Franklin. Yvert
29,36 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
104
104
)
FRANCE, 1870 (Dec. 8) Ballon Monté cover from besieged
Paris, prepaid 20 centimes for the ordinary letter rate to Etratet,
and sent out of Paris aboard the balloon General Renault. The
addressee had left for London, so the letter was re-directed accordingly.
The
French
applied
the
boxed
AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFISANT cachet over the original "PD" hand stamp, then forwarded this letter to London. On
arrival, a collection of 4 pence was required to pay balance of
the unpaid letter fee (6 pence less the 20 centime prepayment).
20c Ceres stamp (Yv 37) tied by numeral "15" star cancel, with
PARIS / S.BONAPARTE cads alongside. Reverse shows blue
manuscript "3 g" weight notation, original ETRETAT arrival cds.,
plus final red LONDON cds. A rare re-directed Ballon Monté
cover of exceptional quality. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
105
107
18
Western Europe and Colonies: France
Start CHF
105
Start CHF
)
FRANCE-England, 1870 (Dec. 9) Ballon Monté cover from
besieged Paris, prepaid 30 centimes for the ordinary letter rate
to England, and sent out of Paris aboard the balloon General
Renault. 30c Napoleon Lauré stamp tied scarce red PARIS /
(SC) date stamp, and front shows boxed "PD" hand stamp plus
red LONDON / PAID arrival date stamp. A beautiful Ballon
Monté cover of exceptional quality. Yvert 30 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
106
)
FRANCE, 1871 (Jan. 4) Boule de Moulins, 30c brown, some
perfs scissor cut by sender x2 Napoleon Lauré and 20c blue,
type II, report 3, cancelled GC 2656, NICE cds. An exceptional
franking, UNRECORDED with these issues, Cert. P. Scheller.
Yvert 30,45C (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
107
106
)
FRANCE, 1871 (Jan. 12) Ballon Monté cover, franked with
single 20c Ceres (Yv 37), and carried out of besieged Paris
aboard the balloon Faidherbe. Stamp tied by scarce red PARIS /
SC cds., with incomplete strike alongside, and reverse bears
Granville arrival cds. A scarce balloon cover. Yvert 37 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
109
110
109
108
)
FRANCE-USA, 1871 (April 24) cover from St. Die sur Loire
to Meadville, PA, sent during the Paris Commune, avoiding
Paris via St. Denis & Calais. Franked by Bordeaux issue-10c.
bistre + strip of 3-20c-blue, tied by "gros chiffres" in lozenge of
dots, and showing transits in red of London & New York / Paid All
cds.Small faults do not detract from this important & rare transatlantic cover during the turbulent times in the history of France
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
FRANCE-Portugal, 1871 (Jan. 18) Ballon Monté example of
the Gazette des Absents (No. 27), originating in Paris during
the Prussian siege, and sent by balloon to Lisbon. Cover
franked with pair 20c Siege issue stamps, all tied by numeral 18
star cancels, with PARIS / R. D"AMSTERDAM cds. alongside,
and paying the 40 centime single letter rate to Portugal. Front
shows red "PD" marking plus Portuguese oval FRANCA
handstamp, while reverse bears blue cachet of the Portuguese
Consulate in Paris, plus LISBOA arrival cds. A Very Fine and
rare Ballon Monté to Portugal, carried by the Poste de Paris.
Yvert 37 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
110
)
FRANCE-Guatemala, 1870 (June 15) letter, franked with 40c
orange and pair 80c red Napoleon Lauré issue, prepaying the
double weight letter rate to Guatemala by British packet service
via the Panama route. Stamps tied by numeral "22" star cancel,
with PARIS / R. TAITBOUT cds. alongside. Front shows
non-postal VIA SOUTHAMPTON / ET PANAMA routing instruction, red "PP" handstamp, red LONDON / PAID transit, and red
"2" reales postage due hand stamp. A very colourful and scarce
cover to an unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
19
First Session
111
111
112
113
114
116
117
118
119
120
)
112
FRANCE-USA, 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
cds. alongside. Front shows red framed "P.P." handstamp, plus
N.Y. STEAMSHIP arrival cds. with integral "10" cents postage
due notation. Some small imperfections to the envelope, but a
very scarce franking on a transatlantic cover, with Calves signature. Yvert 49 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
FRANCE-Serbia, 1871 (Aug. 26) cover from Paris, sent unpaid under the Franco-Austrian Convention. Front shows
PARIS departure, scarce blue F.28 exchange marking, red
manuscript "25" kr Austrian debit, plus blue manuscript "6
(Piastre)-30 (para)" postage due marking. Reverse bears Serbian JASSY transit and BEOGRAD arrival cds. Scarce markings on a Very Fine cover to a most uncommon destination
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
20
Western Europe and Colonies: France
Start CHF
113
Start CHF
)
116
FRANCE, 1871 (Sept. 1) domestic cover, franked with 5c perforated Napoleon and 10c Siege issues (Yv 20,36), prepaying
the new 15c local letter rate. Stamps tied by numeral "37" star
cancel, with PARIS / BT. MALESHERBES cds. alongside, and
reverse shows PARIS / GRENELLE arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine
and rare "First Day" example of the 15c local rate (effective 1
September 1871). Yvert 20,36 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
114
)
FRANCE-Venezuela, 1872 cover, franked with two 5c green,
one small numeral 15c bistre, and three 25c blue Ceres issue,
prepaying the 1 Franc letter rate to Venezuela by French
paquebot service. Stamps tied by GC "532" lozenges, with
BORDEAUX cds. alongside. Front shows red framed "P.P."
handstamp and black "1 ½" reales postage du marking, while
reverse bears LIGNE A / PAQ.FR.No 1 maritime cachet. An unusual and scarce three colour franking to an uncommon destination. Yvert 53, 59, 60 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
117
FRANCE-Great Britain, 1871 (Sept. 8) cover, franked with
vertical pair and vertical strip of four 5c Bordeaux issue, prepaying the 30c single letter rate to the United Kingdom. Stamps tied
by GC 2795 lozenge, with PAU cds. alongside. Front shows red
"PD" handstamp, and reverse bears RHYL and ABERGELE
transits. A Fine cover with very rare and unusual franking.
REPORT II Type 1.2. Yvert 42 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
FRANCE-Chile, 1873 cover, franked with two 5c and two 80c
Ceres issue, prepaying the 1F30c single weight letter rate to
Chile via the Panama route, plus the 40 centime second tier
Levée Exceptionelle (Supplementary Mail) fee. Stamps tied by
GC 532 lozenges cancels, with octagonal BORDEAUX cds.
alongside. Front shows red "P.P." handstamp and red LONDON
/ PAID transit, while reverse bears BORDEAUX A PARIS ambulant plus blue PARIS / ETRANGER cds. Levée Exceptionelle
covers to foreign destinations are very uncommon, and are particularly rare from the Bordeaux office. Yvert 53, 57 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
118
)
FRANCE-Russia, 1873 cover, franked with pair 5c green and
pair 40c orange Ceres issues, underpaying the 1 Franc letter
rate to Russia, via Austria. Stamps tied by GC 2656 lozenges,
with
NICE
cds.
alongside.
Front
shows
red
AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT handstamp, scarce F /
29 exchange marking under the Franco-Austrian Convention,
blue manuscript "28" kreuzer Austrian debit, ODESSA transit,
plus red KHARKOV arrival cds. and small violet "30" kopek
postage due handstamp. A very rare cover with colourful franking and an interesting array of postal markings. Yvert 38,53
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
119
115
)
FRANCE-Netherlands East Indies, 1873 cover, franked with
5c green, small numeral 10c brown on rose, 25 blue, and 80c
carmine Ceres issue, prepaying the 1F20c letter rate to the
Dutch East Indies via the Marseille route. Stamps tied by CG
"532" lozenges, with BORDEAUX cds. alongside. Front shows
red framed "P.D." handstamp, while reverse bears French ambulant transit c.d.s.'s plus red SOERABAIJA arrival cds. A rare
four colour franking to a very scarce destination. Yvert
53,57,58,60 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
FRANCE-USA, 1871 (Nov.) extraordinary letter from Paris,
the 6x rate via England paid by 40c + two 80c + 5fr Napoleon
Laureate plus 25c Cérès (Yv. 31, 32, 33, 60). Stamps tied by numeral 26 star cancels, with “PARIS / GARE DU NORD” cds
alongside. Front shows red “P.D.”, London transit, manuscript
“8” cent credit to the U.S., plus red “NEW YORK PAID ALL” arrival cds. Cover is addressed to an agent in New Orleans, then
forwarded to Jose San Roman, the former Confederate blockade runner in Brownsville, Texas, Very Fine, a beautiful item of
exibition quality (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
120
)
FRANCE-Chile, 1873 cover, franked with 5c, 15c (small numerals), 30c, and 80c Ceres issue, prepaying the 1F30c single
letter rate to Chile by British packet service bia the Panam route.
Stamps tied by GC "2602" lozenge cancels, with NANTES cds.
alongside, and front shows red "P.P." handstamp plus red
LONDON / PAID transit. Reverse bears NANTES A PARIS railway cds. and blue PARIS / ETRANGER transit cds. A Very Fine
cover with beautiful four-color franking, signed Calves, Goebel,
and Brun. Maury 53,55,56,57 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
An extremely rare use of the 5 franc stamp, as part of an
exceptional 4-color, mixed issue franking on a transatlantic
cover.
21
First Session
121
122
123
124
125
126
Ex 128
127
Ex 130
121
)
122
FRANCE-Colombia, 1876 (Oct.) letter, franked with pair 40c
Siege issue and pair 10c Sage issue, prepaying the 1 Franc single weight letter rate to Colombia, via French paquebot service.
Stamps tied by PARIS / GARE DU NORD c.d.s.'s, and front
shows blue manuscript '15' centavos postage due notation. A
Very Fine and colourful mixed issue franking cover, carried by
the French Ligne A paquebot Washington. Yvert 38,76 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRANCE-Haiti, 1876 (Dec. 22) folded letter, franked with 1fr
green Sage issue (Type 1), prepaying the single weight letter
rate to Haiti by French paquebot service. Stamp tied by PARIS /
R. D'ENGHIEN cds., with additional strike alongside, and reverse bears LIGNE D / PAQ. FR. No.1 maritime cds. (Salles
1471) of the French paquebot Martinique. Slice through address panel skillfully repaired on this otherwise Fine letter to an
uncommon destination. Yvert 72 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
22
Western Europe and Colonies: France
Start CHF
123
Start 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
CHARGÉ handstamps, plus Registry label. Reverse bears
STRASBOURG-ROBERTSAU / BAS-RHIN arrival cds. 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
124
)
FRANCE-Egypt, 1927 registered cachet cover from 1st International Aviation Exhibition, bearing 2 pairs of the especially overprinted 2 & 5fr---tied by "Marseilles-Aviation" cds.
-showing special registration label and Port Said cds. Arrival.
Very unusual & scarce, ex. Farouk-lot 1137. Scott C1-2 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
125
129
500 CHF
)
FRANCE, 1929 registered cover from the Le Havre Philatelic Exposition, franked by 2 fr. orange and blue Merson issue
with EXPOSITION / LE HAVRE / 1929 / PHILATELIQUE overprint. Stamps tied by LE HAVRE / EXPOSITION.PHIL.INTER
cds. (third day of issue), with additional strike alongside. Front
shows red Le Havre registry cachet, and reverse bears
CLERMONT FERRAND arrival cds. A scarce Philatelic Exposition item. Yvert 257A (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
126
)
FRANCE, 1935, cover for the Nantes-to-Paris Airmail Service, franked with horizontal strip of three 2Fr Merson Airmail issue with "Poste Aerienne" overprint, and sent on the inaugural
flight associated with the Nantes-to-Paris airmail service.
Stamps tied by NANTES-GARE / AVION date stamps, and front
shows two different PAR AVION labels and special "1ere Liaison Postal Aerienne" cachet in magenta. Reverse shows
PARIS arrival date stamps. A very rare multiple franking on a
first light cover, with 2004 von der Wied certificate. Yvert 1
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
127
130
m
FRANCE, 1849-1900, high-quality collection of cancellations on classic issues, mounted on collector pages, carefully
and amply annotated in English and Japanese. Ranges through
the whole period: Cérès, Napoléon, Bordeaux, Sage, with
shades of each value and numerous different cancels, with all
the basic cancel types plus many premium cancels, including
Offices Abroad. Selected for the quality of the cancels, and the
great majority of the stamps are well-margined also. Attractive,
generally Very Fine, a marvelous lot for the classic French specialist. Basic stamps catalog €9,000++ (Yvert) without premiums for the cancels .
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
FRANCE-Switzerland, 1941 (June 13), cover from Paris
franked with inteligence service postal forgeries, German
censor seals on reverse, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
128
HH/H
FRANCE, 1849-2002, extensive collection of mint and used,
neatly housed in one hingeless album plus 3 stock books plus 1
mint sheet file (of modern Art issues). 19th century extensive
but mostly used (note 1fr Ceres vermilion (light crease, catalog
value €20,000), 5fr Napoleon), 20th century mainly mint, starting with a nearly complete set of Blanc, Mouchon and Merson,
nearly complete regular issues and commemoratives from the
1920's onwards (note 2nd Issue Orphans), souvenir sheets including 1927 Strassbourg and 1937 Pexip, some better airmail
including 1927 Ist Issue and 1936 Plane Over Paris and 50fr
Banknote. Many hundreds of stamps here, mostly clean; some
faults as expected on 19th century issues but much better than
usual for this, generally F.-V.F., a great lot for the serious French
collector or dealer. Yvert €38,000 ++ (45,320 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
131
BKHH
FRANCE, 1920's-2000, accumulation of mint complete
booklets, with a few better early (Semeuse camée, Pasteur,
Red Cross) and a hundred or more modern. Clean lot, generally
F.-V.F.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
FRANCE, 1815-1980's, accumulation of over 500 covers or
cards, in one box. Majority are 19th century, with a nice range of
useful covers, stampless, Napoleon, Bordeaux, Sage, also
postal stationery and a few Offices Abroad; also some good
20th century including 1930's-1940's commemoratives, plus
modern up to recent FDC's. Much variety and many good retail
items in the €20-€50 range, generally F.-V.F., please inspect
carefully (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
132
H
FRANCE, 1973-1983, collection of "Documents officiels"
(souvenir cards from the Postal Museum with first day cancels
and detailed stories of the issues), apparently complete for the
period, in 10 binders. Beautiful items, including many Art issues
and others with topical interest, all in perfect condition, Very
Fine, many hours of fun for the modern collector. Yvert approximately €2,000 (2,380 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
23
First Session
135
134
137
136
133
142
138
Ex 140
Ex 139
141
143
145
146
24
Western Europe and Colonies: Monaco - Franch Levant
Start CHF
Start CHF
143
Monaco
133
MONACO, 1891 registered use of the 10c double postal
card, and all tied by MONTE-CARLO / Pte DE MONACO
c.d.s.'s. Front shows framed "R" Registry handstamp, French
PARIS A ERQUELINES transit, plus Berlin arrival cds. A very
early and rare commercial use of this card, especially in a Registered format. Scott 3,4. Scott 3,4. Higgins and Gage 3 (Photo).
HH/Hr
MONACO, 1885, Prince Charles III, 10c brown on straw,
block of 4, o.g., 1 stamp lightly hinged, 3 stamps never hinged,
fresh and well centered, Very Fine. Yvert 4. Scott 4. Maury 4
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
134
)
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
H
MONACO, 1885, Prince Charles III, 5fr rose on green, o.g.,
lightly hinged, Fine, a very scarce high value, signed Pfenniger.
Yvert 10; €4,370 (5,210 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
135
m
MONACO, 1885, Prince Charles III, 5fr rose on green, neat
cds, fresh color, Very Fine, signed Pfenniger. Yvert 10; €2,640
(3,150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 750 CHF.
600 CHF
136
144
HH
MONACO, 1919, War Orphans, 1f+1f black on yellow, gutter
pair, o.g., never hinged, fresh, Fine. Yvert 32; €1,200 (1,430
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
137
m
MONACO, 1919, War Orphans, 5f+5f dull red, neat cds,
F.-V.F., signed Rohr. Yvert 33; €1,450 (1,730 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
138
HH
MONACO, 1932, View, 45c brick red, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine. Yvert 123a; €790 (940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
French Levant
145
139
HHr
HHr
MONACO, Souvenir Sheets, 1949-51, Red Cross issue, perf
and imperf, blocks of 4 souvenir sheets, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Yvert 3A-B, 4A-B €2,020 (2,409 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
141
HH/Hr
MONACO, Postage Due, 1909, 10c brown, block of 4, o.g.,
hinge remnant at top, never hinged at bottom, Fine. Yvert 4;
€3,000 (3,580 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
142
)
FRENCH LEVANT-Belgium-England, 1839 folded letter
from Turkey, showing the CONSTANTINOPLE / (TURQUE)
departure cds. of the French Office. Letter sent via the MALTA /
LAZARETTE, where disinfection slits were applied, then forwarded to Belgium via France, where it was initially marked for a
collection of "27" decimes. Letter subsequently re-directed to
London, with framed BRITISH / FOREIGN handstamp on reverse showing "22 ½" pence Belgian portion and "10" pence
British postage, for a total amount due of "2 / 8 ½" as shown on
front. Addressee apparently not found, based on "Not known at
the University Gower Street" and "Not for the Bible Society East
Street" notations on reverse. A very interesting cover worthy of
additional research (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
MONACO, Airmail, 1949, Plane & Arms complete, imperf,
corner margin blocks of 4 with dates, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Yvert 42-44; €1,000 (1,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
140
H/m
MONACO, 1885-2002, magnificent collection including rarities, offered intact, neatly arranged in one hingeless album,
two stock books and a mint sheet file. Some great items here including First Issue 5fr mint and used, 2nd Issue complete mint,
1919 War Orphans mint complete, the very rare 1920 Princess
Mariage overprints complete mint (Yvert €8790); essentially
complete from 1922 with many many items cataloging in the
hundreds of euros, most souvenir sheets and better airmail
items are present, a few imperfs from the 1950's, postage dues,
some recent issues in full sheets. Minor duplication in places,
condition generally Fine on early issues to Very Fine on more recent, hinged to generally never hinged. A collection this complete and in such nice condition overall is rarely offered. Yvert
€20,000 ++ (23,850 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
146
)
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 cds. / taxed 20
dec. / and red, large format boxed handstamp. "PAQUEBOT DE
LA MEDITERRANEE". A very scarce cover in Very Fine quality
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
HH
MONACO, Postage Due, 1910, 30c bister, o.g., never hinged,
fresh, Fine. Yvert 10; €650 (775 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
25
First Session
147 (front)
147 (back)
148
150
151
149
152
153
155
147
154
156
)
157
148
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 cds. A
Fine example of this rare origin handstamp (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRENCH LEVANT-Ireland, 1856 cover from Varna, Bulgaria, showing the very rare VARNA / BULGARIE departure
cds. from the temporary French Post Office established during
the Crimean War. Front shows manuscript 1 shilling postage
due, while reverse bears PARIS and London transits, plus
green CARRICKFERGUS cds. and green Ballycarry /
Carrickfergus local post markings applied on arrival. Only six
letters recorded from this short lived French Office in Varna, and
one of only two examples known to a destination other than
France (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
26
Western Europe and Colonies: French Levant
Start CHF
149
Start CHF
)
154
FRENCH LEVANT-France, 1858 cover from Constantinople, franked with single 20c and two 40c imperforate Napoleon
issue, prepaying the double weight letter rate to France. Letter
mailed aboard the French paquebot MEANDRE, and stamps
cancelled with Anchor lozenges. A beautiful maritime cover of
exceptional quality. Yvert 14,16 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
150
FRENCH LEVANT-France, 1867 cover from Syria, franked
with 40c orange perforated Napoleon issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to France. Stamp tied by blue anchor lozenges, with blue octagonal BEYROUTH / PAQ.FR.X.No5 cds.
of the French paquebot Amerique alongside. Front shows blue
framed "PD" handstamp and red PAQUEBOTS / DE LA /
MEDITERRANEE marking, while reverse bears ALEXANDRIE
/ PAQ.FR.V.No2 cachet of the French paquebot Peluse, plus
various French ambulant transit c.d.s.'s and BORDEAUX arrival cds. A scarce and colourful maritime cover, showing cachets of two different French paquebots. Yvert 23 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRENCH LEVANT-France, 1861 cover from Cairo, Egypt,
franked with three 10c and single 20c imperforate Napoleon issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to France by British
packet service. Stamps tied by PC "3704" lozenge, with
ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE cds. alongside, and front shows black
framed "P.P." handstamp plus red PAQ.ANG / MARSEILLE entry cds. A Very Fine and colourful franking on a maritime cover
from Egypt. Yvert 13,14 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
151
155
)
156
)
FRENCH LEVANT, 1868 cover from Varna, Bulgaria to Constantinople, franked with 40c perforated Napoleon and pair
20c Napoleon Lauré issues (Yv 23,29), prepaying the double
weight letter rate between French Offices in the Levant. Stamps
tied by blue GC 5103 lozenges, with blue VARNA / TURQ.
D"EUROPE cds. alongside. Front shows additional blue "PD"
handstamp, and reverse bears CONSTANTINOPLE /
TURQUIE arrival cds. A very rare Bulgarian forerunner cover
from this French Office. Yvert 23,29 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
FRENCH LEVANT-France, 1863 cover from Aleppo, franked
with 20c and 80c imperforate Napoleon issue, prepaying the
double weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by GC "5079"
lozenges, with ALEXANDRETTE / SYRIE cds. alongside. Front
shows blue POSTE FRANCAISE / D"ALEP handstamp, and reverse bears partial PARIS arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce
cover from this French office. Yvert 14,17 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
153
)
FRENCH LEVANT-USA, 1868 cover from the French Offices
in Turkey, franked with six 40c perf. Napoleon issue, prepaying
the double weight letter rate the United States under the
U.S.-French Convention. Stamps tied by anchor lozenges, with
partial CONSTANTINOPLE / P.FR.U.No2 cds. of the paquebot
Tanais alongside. Front shows black "PD" handstamp, red
PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANEE handstamp, plus red
NEW YORK / PAID ALL arrival cds. A very colourful and rare
transatlantic cover from the French Levant. Yvert 16 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
FRENCH LEVANT-Switzerland, 1861 (Feb.) triple weight
folded letter from Beirut, sent unpaid to France by French
paquebot service, then forwarded to Switzerland under terms of
the current Franco-Swiss Convention. Letter was mailed
aboard the French Ligne du Levant paquebot TAMISE (Salles
824), and upon arrival in Marseille, was struck with the red
framed PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANEE handstamp
(Salles 725). Front shows "285" rappen postage due marking in
red crayon, and reverse bears various French and Swiss transit
markings, plus 13 March 1861 WINTERTHUR arrival cds
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
152
)
157
)
FRENCH LEVANT-Prussia, 1869 cover from Egypt, franked
with 20c blue and 40c orange perforated Napoleon issue, prepaying the 60c single weight letter rate to Prussia. Stamps tied
by Anchor lozenges, with octagonal ALEXANDRIE /
PAQ.FR.X.No1 maritime cachet alongside. Front shows black
"PD" handstamp plus red French entry cds., while reverse
bears FRANKFURT A.M. arrival cds. A Very Fine French maritime cover to a very uncommon destination. Yvert 22,23
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
FRENCH LEVANT-Portugal, 1866 cover, presumably from
Portuguese Consulate in Turkey, sent unpaid to the Minister
of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon. Front shows LES DARDANELLES /
TURQUIE departure cds. of the French Office, plus manuscript
"afft. obl. / art. 1076", indicating that prepayment was required
(affranchissement obligatoire) on such mail, at least to the
French-Spanish border. Letter sent to France by Ligne du Levant paquebot Phase, where red framed PAQUEBOTS / DE LA /
MEDITERRANEE handstamp was applied. Reverse bears
MARSEILLE transit, but no indication of arrival in Portugal, nor
any indication of postage due charges. A very interesting cover
that would benefit from further research (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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158
160
159
161
162 (front)
162 (back)
163
164
165
Ex 166
167
28
168
Western Europe and Colonies: French Levant - Offices
Start CHF
158
Start CHF
)
164
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 cds. alongside. Front shows red "PD"
handstamp and red PAQ.ANG.V.BRIND / A.MOD French entry
cds., while reverse bears PAQ.ANGL. / ALEXANDRIE transit,
PARIS A BELFORT ambulant, plus LANGRES arrival cds. A
Very Fine cover with scarce three-color franking. Yvert 57,59,60
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
159
FRENCH LEVANT, 1902 postage due cover from Palestine,
franked with 1pi / 25c Sage issue (Yv 4J) tied by JERUSALEM /
PALESTINE cds., and showing circled "T" handstamp plus pair
1pi Turkey postage dues (Sc J45). A scarce and colourful postage due cover (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
165
)
166
)
French Offices in South America
167
)
168
)
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN VENEZUELA-France, 1876 cover,
franked with pair 10c and single 80c Ceres issue, prepaying the
single letter rate to France paquebot service. Stamps tied by anchor lozenges, with octagonal LA GUAYRA French Consular
agency cds. alongside. Reverse shows French LIGNE A maritime cachet, plus blue PARIS / ETRANGER arrival cds. A Very
Fine and colourful French maritime cover. Yvert 54,57 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
FRENCH LEVANT, 1878 cover from Trebizond to Aleppo,
franked with 25c blue Sage issue (Yv 79), tied by blue
TREVIZONDE / TURQ. D"ASIE cds., with additional strike
alongside. Turkish postage paid with 20pa green and 1pi yellow
surcharged crescent issue (Sc 43,44) tied on reverse by native
cancel. Reverse also shows French CONSTANTINOPLE and
SMYRNE transits, plus blue ALEXANDRETTE / SYRIE cds. A
Very Fine and rare combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
163
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN ARGENTINA-Italy, 1867 (March 12)
envelope from the French Agency in Buenos Aires, franked
with single and pair of the French 80c perforated Napoleon issue (Yv 24), prepaying the double weight letter rate to Italy under the current Franco-Italian Convention. Stamps are tied by
the anchor lozenge cancels, with the octagonal BUENOS
AYRES consular cds. (Salles 1058) alongside. A red "PD"
handstamp was applied to the front of this envelope, and the reverse bears a MILANO arrival cds. of 20 September 1867. Yvert
24 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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 Very Fine 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
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
162
)
FRENCH LEVANT, 1869-1902, selection of 13 covers/cards,
including Alexandria, Tunis, Constantinople, Salonica & Tripoli
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
FRENCH LEVANT-Greece, 1874 unpaid letter from LES
DARDANELLES /TURQUIE French Post Office, sent by
French paquebot service to Greece. Front shows scarce 45lep
handstamp, plus 5 lepta and 40 lepta Large Hermes Heads applied as postage due stamps on arrival (Sc 39,42b). Stamps tied
by numeral "67" lozenges, with corresponding SYPA arrival
cds. on reverse. A Very Fine and scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
161
)
FRENCH LEVANT-Turkey, 1908 cover from Palestine,
franked with 5c, 10c, and 1pi / 25c Levant issue, all tied by
scarce blue JAFFA / PALESTINE c.d.s.'s, with additional strike
alongside. Reverse shows BEYROUTH / SYRIE and
ALEXANDRIE
/
EGYPTE
transits,
plus
CONSTANTINOPLE-GALATA arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and
scarce cover from this French Office. Yvert 13,14,17 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
FRENCH LEVANT-Italy, 1874 letter from Syria, with pair 30c
brown cancelled by GC '5079'+ 'Alexandrette-Syrie -14 / 4 / 74'
c.d.s. of the French Offifce. On the reverse are three Turkish issues (Yv. 33), cancelled by rectangular postmark of Aleppo, the
postmarks of the French and Italian Offices in Alexandria, Egypt
alongside, and Genova arrival postmark. RARE mixed franking, signed Calves (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
160
)
)
For French Offices in China, please see lots 1327 - 1353.
FRENCH LEVANT, 1893 cover from Tripoli, Syria to Beirut,
franked with besected 2pi / 50c overprinted Sage issue. Stamp
tied by blue TRIPOLI / SYRIE cds., with additional strike alongside, and reverse bears BEYROUTH / SYRIE arrival. A scarce
and unusual franking. Yvert 5 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
For French Offices in Japan, please see lots 1504 - 1507.
29
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Start CHF
Start CHF
172
170
H
FEZZAN (French Occupation), 1943, overprinted Pictorial
issue complete, set of 9, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine and
very rare, Sorani cert. Sassone 2-10 €27,500 (32,800 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
FEZZAN Occupazione Francese 1943 - 'Pittorica' e 'Sibilla
Libica' soprastampata con nuovo valore, serie completa di
nove valori (S.2/10) con lieve t.l. Molto rara e in perfetto stato.
(Cat. 27.500 €). Cert. Sorani.
169
French Occupations
169
)
CASTELLORIZO (French Occupation), 1920 (Sept.) registered cover to Smyrna, franked by June 1920 Castelrosso
overprinted in violet 1c (uncancelled on reverse), 5c, 10c, pair of
10c and a 15c all tied by violet CASTELORIZO-OCCUPATON
FRANCAISE. Anchor cachets. Reverse with "Tresor Et
Postes-528" cds. Registered label at foot of Very Fine and rare
cover. SG F1,F4,F5,F6 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
170
)
173
CASTELLORIZO (French Occupation), 1920 cover to
Mersine, franked with 25c Sower with OF / CASTELLORISO
overprint. Stamp tied by large violet French Military cachet, and
reverse bears bi-lingual MERSINE cds. A very scarce cover,
signed Calves. Yvert 40 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
H
FEZZAN (French Occupation), 1943, 1fr. on 25c. Pictorial,
o.g., barest trace of hinge, Very Fine and rare, Calves cert.
Sassone 12 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
FEZZAN Occupazione Francese 1943 -, ottimo e raro
esemplare, invisibile t.l. Cert. Calves.
171
HH
174
FEZZAN (French Occupation), 1943, overprinted Pictorial
issue complete, set of 9, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and very
rare, signed Bolaffi. Sassone 2-10 €43,500 (51,880 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 12,000 - 15,000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
(H)
FEZZAN (French Occupation), 1943, 1fr. on 25c. Pictorial,
strip of 4, without gum, F.-V.F., Guy Du Vachat certificate, the
largest known multiple of this rare stamp. Sassone 12 (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
FEZZAN 1943 - 'Pittorica', 25 c. soprastampata con nuovo
valore di 1 Fr. (S.12), striscia di quattro esemplari, senza
gomma. Il pià grande multiplo noto di questo raro francobollo.
Cert. Guy Du Vachat. Est. 4.000 - 6.000 CHF.
FEZZAN Occup. Francese 1943 ' 'Pittorica' e 'Sibilla Libica'
soprastampata con nuovo valore, serie completa di nove
valori (S.2/10). Molto rara e in perfetto stato. (Cat. 43.500 €).
Firmati Bolaffi.
30
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Start CHF
Start CHF
177
s
FEZZAN (French Occupation), Parcel Post, 1943, overprinted set of 7 complete, tied on piece by "R.F. Fezzan Sebha
18 jul 1943" cancel, Bolaffi certificate, extremely rare. Sassone
13-19 €52,000 (62,010 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 15,000 - 20,000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
FEZZAN 1943 ' Francobolli per pacchi di Libia soprastampati
a mano, serie completa di sette valori (S. 13/19), su
frammento, annullati 'R.F. Fezzan Sebha 18 jul 1943'.
Rarissimi, in perfetto stato. Cert. G.Bolaffi. (Cat. 52.000 €).
178
175
HH
P
FEZZAN (French Occupation), 1943-51, deluxe proofs of
the country complete, in one stock book. Pristine, Very Fine,
seldom offered. Yvert €6,630 (7,900 CHF).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
FEZZAN (French Occupation), Airmail, 1943, 50c brown,
complete sheet of 100, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Raybaudi
cert., Rare! Sassone 1 €50,000 (59,600 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 7,500 - 8,000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
FEZZAN 1943 ' Posta Aerea, 50c. (S.1), foglio completo di
100 esemplari. Rarità. Cert. Raybaudi. (Cat. 50.000 €).
176
HH
FEZZAN (French Occupation), Postage Dues, 1943, complete set of 5, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, E.Diena e
Raybaudi certificates. Sassone 1-5 €62,000 (73,950 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 15,000 - 20,000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
Ex 179
179
FEZZAN 1943 ' Segnatasse, serie completa di cinque valori
(S. 1/5), rarissima ed in perfetto stato. (Cat. 62.000). Cert.
E.Diena e Raybaudi.
H
ROUAD (French Occupation), 1916, Military Occupation
overprints, 5c-25c complete, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh and
well centered, Very Fine. Yvert 1-3 €1,725 (2,057 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
31
First Session
180
181
184
185
186
187
188 (back)
188 (front)
190
32
Western Europe and Colonies: French Colonies
French Colonies
180
Start CHF
Start CHF
185
GUADELOUPE-France, 1891 registered cover, franked with
five single 5c / 10c and strip of five 5c / 1Fr surcharged Dubois
issues (Yv 10,11), prepaying the single weight letter rate plus
Registry fee to France, and all tied by POINTE-A-PITRE /
GUADELOUPE c.d.s.'s. Front shows black framed "R" Registry
handstamp, plus CALAIS A PARIS French ambulant cds., while
reverse bears MONTEREAU arrival cds. A scarce and colourful
franking on a commercial Registered cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
ALGERIA-New Zealand, 1865 cover, franked with 10c, 20c,
and 40c perforated Napoleon issue (Yv 21,22,23), prepaying
the single weight letter rate to New Zealand by British packet
service via the Suez route. Stamps tied by large numeral "5005
lozenges, with ALGER / ALGERIE cds. alongside. Front shows
both red and black "PD" handstamps, and reverse bears
MARSEILLE transit and AUCKLAND / NEW ZEALAND arrival
cds. Despite minor faults, a very rare Algerian 3 colour franking
to a most unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
181
186
)
187
H/m
188
)
INDOCHINA-Turkey, 1907 cover, franked with three 4c Group
Type issue (Yv 5), underpaying the UPU letter rate to Turkey.
Stamps tied by LAO-KAY / TONKIN c.d.s.'s, and front shows
framed AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFISANT and T-in-triangle handstamps, plus blue bi-lingual TCHENGUEL-KEOI arrival cds. Reverse bears HAIPHONG / TONKIN and
CONSTANTINOPLE-GALATA transits, plus pair 1 pi 1905 issue
(Sc 121) applied as postage dues and tied by native
CENGELKOY POSTA MERKEZI in manuscript. A remarkable
postal history item (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HHr
FRENCH SOUTHERN & ANTARCTIC TERRITORIES,
1984-1988, mint accumulation, in two mint sheet albums,
neatly arranged by Yvert numbers, with Yvert catalog values. In
complete sheets, part sheets and singles, quantities up to about
150 each. Occasional minor flaw (separations mostly), o.g.,
never hinged, generally Very Fine, much topical interest here.
Yvert approximately €6,000 (7,150 CHF).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
184
)
INDOCHINA-China, 1903, 1c C.I.P. postal card, used from
Hanoi to Tsingtau, with additional franking by Indochina 15c
Peace & Commerce; Shanghai, Victoria (Hong Kong) and
Kiaochow transit and arrival postmarks, Very Fine, unusual
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
FRENCH INDIA, 1892-1948, small dealer's stock of mint
and used, in one stock book. Ranges from Peace &
Commmerce issue to immediate post war, with sets, singles
and souvenir sheets, some airmail and France Libre overprints,
all neatly identified by Yvert numbers. A clean lot with many useful items, generally F.-V.F. Michel €5,200+ (6,200 CHF).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
183
)
GUADELOUPE-Sweden, 1899 cover from St. Barts, franked
with Guadeloupe 25c Groupe Type, prepaying the UPU letter
rate to Sweden. Stamp tied by rare GUADELOUPE / SAINT
BARTHELEMY cds., with additional strike alongside. Reverse
bears BASSE-TERRE / GUADEPOUPE transit. A Very Fine
and rare cover from the French P.O. on St. Barts. Yvert 34
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
FRENCH INDIA-France, 1870 cover, franked with French Colonies 80c Eagle issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
France. Stamp tied by dotted lozenge cancel, with INDE /
PONDICHERY cds. alongside. Front shows additional VIA
SUEZ ET MARSEILLE commercial cachet, red framed "PD"
handstamp, plus red COL.FR.V.S / AMB.MARS French entry
cds., and reverse bears NANTES arrival cds. A Very Fine and
scarce first issue cover from this French Office. Yvert 6 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
182
)
189
H
MADAGASCAR, 1896-1959, mint collection, neatly hinged
on Yvert album pages. Essentially complete from 1908 including airmail, postage dues and Majunga, with some better earlier
issues including the 1896-99 Peace & Commerce set complete.
Fresh and clean throughout, generally Very Fine, a lovely lot for
the careful collector.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
)
190
GABON-USA, 1869 unpaid double weight cover from the
Gold Coast of Africa, sent under the current Franco-American
Convention. Front shows COTE D"OR ET CABON / GABON
departure cds., COL.FR. / ANGL.AMB.CALAIS A entry marking, manuscript "54" cent debit, plus two strikes front only the
NEW YORK arrival cds. 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
)
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 cds.---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
33
First Session
193
191
192
194
191
195
196
197
199
200
202
203 (front)
203 (back)
)
192
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 cds. of the French paquebot
Canada. Reverse bears FORT DE FRANCE and SAIGON
CENTRAL transits, plus CHAUDOC / COCHINCHINE arrival
cds. A very rare provisional franking to a very uncommon destination. Yvert 23 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
MARTINIQUE, 1891 internal rate cover, franked with single
and pair 05c / 40c surcharged issue, left stamp with slanting "5"
variety, prepaying the 15c internal letter rate. Stamps tied by
MORNE-ROUGE / MARTINIQUE c.d.s.'s, and reverse shows
ST.PIERRE transit and FORT DE FRANCE arrival markings. A
very rare franking on a scarce internal rate cover. Yvert 14,14a
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
34
Western Europe and Colonies: French Colonies
193
)
199
MARTINIQUE, 1891 printed circular, franked with 05 / 20c
surcharged issue, tied by ST. PIERRE / MARTINIQUE cds.,
and prepaying the 5c UPU printed matter rate to a foreign destination, France? A wonderful printed matter item, and very rare
use of this provisional stamp. Yvert 11 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
194
NOSSI BÉ-Germany, 1897 cover, franked with 10c and 15c
Navigation and Commerce issue (Yv 31,32), prepaying the single weight UPU letter rate to Germany. Stamps tied by
HELLVILLE / NOSSI-BE cds., with additional strike alongside,
and front shows LA REUNION A MARSEILLE / L.U.No2 French
maritime cds. Reverse bears embossed seal of the DEUTSCH
OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT, plus OPPELN arrival
cds. and GOHREN cds. applied on the direction. A scarce commercial cover from this French Colony (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
MARTINIQUE-USA, 1891 cover, franked with two 05c / 15c
and single 15c / 20c provisionally surcharged postage due issue, prepaying the 25c single weight letter rate to the United
States. Stamps tied by ST. PIERRE" / MARTINIQUE c.d.s.'s,
and front shows purple ALFRED B. KEEVIL / U.S. CONSUL
MARTINIQUE handstamp. Reverse bears red paper consular
seal plus NEW YORK transit and PHILADELPHIA arrival. A rare
franking on a Very Fine consular mail cover. Yvert 20,21
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
195
200
)
201
)
202
)
)
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
NEW CALEDONIA-France, 1893 cover, franked by 15c
Dubois issue with Nlle / CALEDONIE overprint, prepaying the
15c Military rate to France. Stamp tied by CORR.D"ARMEES /
NOUMEA cds., and additional Correspondance / Militaire label
tied by Military Comandant cachet. Front shows French LIGNE
T / PAQ.FR.No 6 cds. (Salles 2141) associated with the steamship "Polynesien", and reverse bears PARIS arrival cds. A Very
Fine and rare cover. Yvert 26 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
198
)
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.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
MARTINIQUE-France, 1891 cover, franked with vertical strip
of five 01c / 2c and single 05c / 20c (position 25 with damaged
"5") provisional surcharged issue, plus single 15c / 20c postage
due issue surcharged in red (Yv 7,11,25), prepaying the 25c single weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by FORT DE
FRANCE / MARTINIQUE c.d.s.'s, and reveres shows scarce
UNION / ST. NAZAIRE entry marking. A scarce and unusual
provisional franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
197
)
OBOCK-France, 1893 registered cover, franked with 1 fr.
Dubois issue with straight line OBOCK overprint. Stamp tied by
OBOCK / LOLONIE-FRANcse cds., with additional strike
alongside. Front shows red framed "R" Registry marking, octagonal MARSEILLE A LA REUNION French maritime cachet, plus
red MONADE A PARIS ambulant. Reverse bears DIJON A
BESANCON transit, plus LANDGRES arrival cds. A Very Fine
Registered cover showing scarce single use of the 10 franc
stamp. Yvert 20 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
MARTINIQUE-France, ca 1891 cover, franked with single 05c
/ 10c plus single and pair 15c / 20c postage due issue provisionally surcharged in red (Yv 23,25), prepaying the 50c double
weight letter rate to France, and all tied by SAINT-PIERRE /
MARTINIQUE c.d.s.'s. A very scarce provisional franking on a
Very Fine cover. Yvert 23,25 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
196
)
203
)
OBOCK-Slavonia, 1900 registered cover, bearing 25 ct black
on rose type Allegorical Group + pair of 50 ct rose and blue (on
the reverse) cancelled by blue "DJIBOUTI COTE FRANCAISE
DES SOMALIS 17 / 8 / 00" c.d.s. on registered cover toa soldier
at Essey in SLAVONIE (now Osijek in Croatia) then forwarded
to Bruck in Austria. Reverse shows "ESZEK - OSIEK 30 / 8 / 00"
et "BRUCK-UJFALU-TABOR 1 / 9 / 00" arrival postmarks. Very
Fine mixed issue franking. Yvert 39, 57 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
H
NEW HEBRIDES, 1908-1957, mint collection, neatly hinged
on Yvert album pages. Includes both French and British issues;
over 95% complete for the period including numerous better
sets. Fresh and clean throughout, generally Very Fine, a lovely
lot for the collector.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
35
First Session
204
205
206
208 (front)
208 (back)
210
211
213
212
214
215
216 front)
216 (back)
36
Western Europe and Colonies: French Colonies
Start CHF
204
Start CHF
)
210
OBOCK-France, 1900 mixed franking cover, bearing 10 ct
black on lilac type Allegorical Group + 20 ct. orange & violet violet (Yv. 36, 53) + Somali Coast 2 ct lilac brown & black + N. 10 ct
lilac brown & green (on the reverse, Yv. 7, 10) cancelled by blue
"DJIBOUTI COTE FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 13 / 10 / 00" c.d.s.
on registered cover to Marseille; reverse shows 24 / 10 / 00 arrival postmark. Very Fine franking (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
SÉNÉGAL, 1873 (22 Aug) small cover, franked with 30c Napoleon, 5c Ceres and 15c small numeral Ceres, prepaying the
50c rate to France by French packet, stamps are cancel. By blue
"SNG" lozenge, with "Senegal et Dep. St Louis" cds. alongside
and boxed "PD", both in blue, with Bordeaux entry marking,
Fine and colourful cover, signed Calves (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
211
205
)
212
)
213
H
)
214
ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON-Nova Scotia, 1892 cover, franked
with block of 10 and block of 15 1c / 5c provisional surcharge issue, prepaying the single letter rate to Nova Scotia. Stamps tied
by ST PIERRE MIQUELON c.d.s.'s, and reverse shows
HALIFAX CANADA arrival cds. Very scarce use of the low value
provisional stamps to make up the 25c rate. Yvert 35 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
209
)
SOMALI COAST-Slavonia, 1900 cover, franked with 75 ct
brown violet & orange cancelled by blue "DJIBOUTI COTE
FRAN.SE" DES SOMALIS 13 / 4 / 00" c.d.s. on cover with
printed
letterhead
"ENTREPRISE
GENERALE
DE
CONSTRUCTION DES CHEMIN DE FER"; sent registered to a
soldier in Essay in SLAVONIA (now Osijek in Croatia). Reverse
shows " LA REUNION A MARSEILLE XL.V. N.1 13 / 4 / 00" octagonal maritime postmark + "ESZEK VAR / OSIEK GRAD 25 /
4 / 00". arrival postmark. Very Fine destination. Yvert 16
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
RÉUNION, 1871-1954, mint collection, neatly hinged on Yvert
album pages. 99% complete 1909-1954 including France Libre
and airmails, with some better 19th century including a number
of 1871-77 surcharges and the 1892 Peace & Commerce set
complete. In excellent condition throughout, very clean, generally Very Fine, an attractive lot with much collector interest.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
208
)
SOMALI COAST-Obock, 1895 cover, franked with 15c. violet
& green, block of six + vertical strip of three (on the reverse)
cancelled by wavy blue "DJIBOUTI * POSTES * 8 / 8 / 95" c.d.s.
on cover to Obock; "OBOCK COLONIE FRAN.SE 9 / 8 / 95" arrival postmark on the reverse. A spectacular franking. Yvert 11
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
OBOCK-France, 1903 mixed franking cover to Paris, bearing strip of four 4 ct brown lilac on gray (Yv. 34, 1 with corner
fault) + 5 ct green type Allegorical Group (Yv. 35) + Somali
Coast B 4 ct blue & carmine (Yv. 39) + 25 ct blue (Yv. 60)
cancelled by blue "COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
DJIBOUTI 6 / 7 / 03" c.d.s. on registered cover to Paris. Alongside is "LIGNE N PAQ. FR. N. 3 8 / 7 / 03" octagonal maritime
c.d.s. + Paris 19 / 7 / 03 arrival postmark on the reverse. Very
Fine mixed franking to make the 50 ct rate (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
207
)
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 cds. 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 cds. A beautiful and rare
cover, of exceptional quality (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
OBOCK-USA, 1902 cover, bearing 10 ct black & green + 15 ct
blue & red + 50 ct rose & blue cancelled by "DJIBOUTI COTE
FRANÇAISE 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 1½ / 02 transit + Springfield 12 / 2 / 02 arrival postmark. Rare 3-color franking at the 75 ct rate for the
United States. Very Fine. Yvert 51, 52, 57 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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SOMALI COAST-Slavonia, 1900 cover, 1 F. olive green &
black cancelled by blue "DJIBOUTI COTE FRAN.SE DES
SOMALIS 30 / 4 / 00" c.d.s. on registered cover to a soldier in
Essey in SLAVONIA (now Osijek in Croatia). Reverse bears 13 /
5 / 00 arrival postmark. Very FIne destination. Yvert 17 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
215
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SOMALI COAST-France, 1901 cover, bearing 15 ct violet &
green (Yv. 11) on 25 ct black & blue on rose Postal Stationery entire of Obock (147 x 112 mm ACE EN11) cancelled by blue
"DJIBOUTI COTE FRAN.SE DES SOMALIS 26 / 4 / 01" c.d.s.;
sent to France with Cette 7 / 5 / 01 arrival postmark on the reverse (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON, 1891-1957, mint collection,
neatly hinged on Yvert album pages. Appears complete
1909-1957 (excepting France Libre) with a few earlier issues,
very fresh and clean throughout, generally Very Fine, an attractive lot for the collector.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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SOMALI COAST-USA, 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 millésime
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 à
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 CHF.
300 CHF
217
217
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SOMALI COAST-Egypt, 1905 cover, bearing 5 ct on 40 ct dark
yellow & blue green (only 50,000 issued) + 5 ct on 30 ct bister &
green (only 20,000 issued) +eight 2 ct red brown & green (2 on
the reverse) cancelled by "COTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS
DJIBOUTI 18 / 8 / 05" c.d.s. on registered cover to Cairo in
EGYPT. Reverse shows SUEZ 20 / 8 / 05 transit postmark.
Yvert 28, 30, 38 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
218
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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 FRANÇAISES * 22 / 12 / -"c.d.s. (without
millésime 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
theFrench Office at Harar in Ethiopia were 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
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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
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
220
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SOMALI COAST, 1894-1958, mint collection, neatly hinged
on Yvert album pages. Appears complete 1909-1958 and about
80% complete before that, with value in the early issues including surcharges and bisects. An attractive lot in excellent condition, very fresh, generally Very Fine, unusually clean.
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
219
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FRENCH ASIA, 1852-1959, mint collections, neatly hinged in
one Yvert album. Includes French India 1892-1954, French
Indochina 1903-1949, Cambodia 1951-1958, Laos 1951-1958
and independent South Vietnam 1955-1959. Over 95% complete for the period including souvenir sheets and airmail, in
lovely fresh condition throughout, generally Very Fine, a nice lot
with much topical interest.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
223
221
H
FRENCH NORTH AFRICA, 1888-1959, mint collections,
neatly hinged in one Yvert album. Includes Algeria 1924-1958,
Morocco 1891-1958, Tanger 1918-1929, Tunisia 1888-1959
and Fezzan 1946-1951. 20th century issues appear about 95%
complete and there are some interesting 19th century issues as
well, all bright and fresh. A lovely clean and substantially complete collection, generally Very Fine, a nice lot for the French
Area collector.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
SOMALI COAST / OBOCK, 1896-1949, collection of 80 +
covers, all with Djibouti cancels. The majority of the letters (69
covers including 4 fronts) are between 1896 and 1911. Included
are 4 BISECT covers : Obock N. 53 LEFT HALF and RIGHT
HALF on two post cards; Somali Coast No. 10 BISECT on
newspaper wrapper to Italy and BISECT of No. 31 tied
toanother N. 31 to make a 15ct. rate. Several covers have rates
COMPOSED OF ALL DIFFERENT FRANKINGS. There are
only 11 covers between 1945 and 1949, of which six have
"France / Libre" surcharges. There are also 11 different mint
postal stationery entires around 1900. RARE AND VERY
INTERESTING GROUP (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
224
H
FRENCH PACIFIC, 1892-1959, mint collections, neatly
hinged on Yvert album pages. Includes Wallis & Futuna
1920-1954, French Oceania 1892-1955, French Polynesia
1958-1959 and New Caledonia 1881-1959, with 20th century
issues nearly complete and some interesting earlier. Fresh and
clean throughout, a lovely lot for the meticulous collector, generally Very Fine.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
225
H
FRENCH WEST AFRICA, 1892-1959, comprehensive mint
collections, neatly hinged on Yvert pages in several albums.
Includes Cameroon, Chad, Dahomey, French Congo, French
Equatorial Africa, French Guinea, French Sudan, Gabon, Ivory
Coast, Mauretania, Middle Congo, Niger, Senegal, Togo,
Ubangi-Chari, Upper Senegal & Niger and Upper Volta, plus a
bit of Ghana. Each is over 90% complete for 20th century issues, with some nice value in the late 19th century as well including surcharges and Peace & Commerce sets. An
outstanding group of collections, in remarkably fresh and clean
condition, most issues are original gum with only one light
hinge, generally Very Fine, a really great lot for the serious
French Area collector.
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
COTE DES SOMALIS / OBOCK, 1896-1949, collection de 80
+ plis d'Obock et de la Cote des Somalis entre 1896 et 1949,
et tous oblitérés de Djibouti. La majorité des lettres (69 plis
dont 4 devants) se situe entre 1896 et 1911. On y trouve
entre autre 4 plis avec TIMBRES COUPÉS: Obock N. 53
MOITIÉ GAUCHE et MOITIÉ DROITE sur deux cartes
postales; Côte des Somalies N. 10 MOITIÉ sur Bande de
Journal pour l'Italie, et MOITIÉ du N. 31 associée à un autre
N. 31 pour un affranchissement à 15ct. De très nombreux plis
sont aux tarifs avec des COMPOSITIONS
D'AFFRANCHISSEMENTS PRESQUE TOUTES
DIFFERENTES. Seulement 11 enveloppes sont connues
entre 1945 et 1949, dont six avec des timbres surchargés
"France / Libre". On trouve aussi 11 entiers-postaux neufs
différents vers 1900. ENSEMBLE RARE ET TRES
INTERESSANT.
226
H
FRENCH WEST INDIES, 1886-1947, mint collections, neatly
hinged on Yvert album pages. Includes French Guyana
1904-1947, Inini 1932-1944, Guadeloupe 1889-1947 and
Martinique 1886-1947, each nearly complete (from 1900).
Clean and fresh throughout, a nice lot for the meticulous collector, generally Very Fine.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
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FRENCH COLONIES, FORMER COLONIES AND OFFICES
ABROAD, 1850's-1970's, accumulation of over 270 covers
or cards, in one box. Main value in extensive 19th century issues, especially the Offices Abroad, but there are covers up to
modern, also used and unused postal stationery, even a few
stampless. Great variety with some better items, generally
F.-V.F., inspect to appreciate (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
228
HH
FRENCH COLONIES AND EX-COLONIES, 1950-1978, modern mint stock, in one large album. Includes hundreds of sets,
singles and souvenir sheets from all areas of the present and
former French Empire, best being probably the Pacific Islands.
Excellent condition, all o.g., never hinged, generally F.-V.F.
Yvert €12,000+ (14,310 CHF).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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BAVARIA, 1849, 1kr gray black, plate I, 15mm wide left sheet
margin, disturbed o.g., signed Brettl, Pfenniger. Michel 1 Ia
(Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
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BADEN, 1862, 30kr orange, block of 100, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. Michel 22b; €9,000 as singles (10,730 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
230
BAVARIA-England, 1857 (Nov 11) cover via Belgium to
Bath, franked at 23kr rate with 1850-58 2x1kr rose pink, 3kr
blue and 18kr yellow all tied by 325 numeral cancels of Munich
with two line despatch cds. alongside, via London with red cds.
and circular "P" marking. Pretty and appealing cover. Scott
2,4,8 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
HH
BADEN, Rural Postage Dues, 1862, 1kr-12kr issue complete, all with plate varieties, complete sheets of 100, o.g.,
never hinged, some separations on 12kr, otherwise F.-V.F.
Michel 1x-3x; €10,700 as singles (12,760 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
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BAVARIA-Belgium, 1862 cover, franked with imperforate 1 kr
pink, 3 kr blue, and 12 kr red, prepaying the 16 kr single weight
letter rate to Belgium. Stamps tied by cog wheel "114" cancels,
with EBLANGEN cds. alongside. Front shows red "P.D."
handstamp, and reverse bears FRANKFURT transit,
ALLEMAGNE Est. entry, plus BRUXELLES arrival c.d.s.'s. A
superb franking on a Very Fine and scarce cover, Brettl certificate. Michel 2II,3,6 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
BADEN-England, 1861, insufficiently prepaid cover,
franked with imperf. 9 kr on rose, plus perf. 6 kr orange (Sc
4,13). Stamps tied by numeral "87" cancel, with MANNHEIM
cds. alongside. Front shows scarce B.3.K Baden debit marking,
red octagonal BADE STRASB. / AMB.F French entry cds.,
scarce FR / 1 F76c Franco-British accountancy marking, plus
READING arrival cds. and manuscript "1 / " postage due marking. A rare mixed issue cover showing an exceptional array of
scarce transit markings (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
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BAVARIA-USA, ca 1862 cover, franked with two 1 kr yellow,
3kr rose, and two 18 kr red vermilion imperforate numeral issue
(Mi 8,9,13a), prepaying the 41 kr single weight letter rate to the
United States under the Prussian Closed Mail Convention.
Stamps tied by "145" cog wheel cancels, with half circle FURTH
cds. alongside. Front shows manuscript "35" kr credit in red, red
AACHEN / PAID 23 Cts transit, plus red N.YORK BR.PKT. /
PAID arrival cds. An extremely rare franking on an exceptional
transatlantic cover, Brettl certificate. Michel 8,9,13a (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
BAVARIA-USA, ca 1868 cover, franked with two imperforate 1
kr green and two 6 kr bistre brown embossed Arms issue (Mi
14,20), prepaying the 14 kr single weight letter rate to the United
States by direct service under the US-North German Union
Convention, and all tied by FUERTH c.d.s.'s. Front shows red
FRANCO handstamp, red "3" credit, plus red NEW YORK PAID
ALL arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Fine transatlantic cover,
with Brettl certificate. Michel 14,20 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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BAVARIA-USA, ca 1870 cover, franked with imperforate 1 kr
green and 6 kr bistre brown, plus perf. 11 ½ 7 kr blue Arms issues, prepaying the 14 kr single weight letter rate to the United
States by direct service under the US-North German Union
Convention, and all tied by FUERTH c.d.s.'s. Front shows red
FRANCO handstamp, plus red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival
cds. An unrecorded, mixed issue franking on a scarce transatlantic cover, Brettl certificate. Michel 14,20,25 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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BAVARIA-USA, ca 1868 cover, franked with 3 kr rose, 6 kr
bistre brown, and 12 kr violet imperforate Arms issues (Mi
15,18,20), prepaying the 21 kr single weight letter rate to the
United States via closed mail provisions under the US-North
German Union Convention. Stamps tied by FURTH c.d.s.'s,
and front shows red FRANCO handstamp, red "5" credit, plus
red NEW YORK PAID ALL arrival cds. Scarce franking on a
Very Fine transatlantic cover, with Brettl certificate. Michel
15,18,20 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
239
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BAVARIA England, 1870 cover, franked with imperforate 18 kr
red embossed Coat of Arms issue, prepaying the single weight
letter to England. Stamp tied by MUNCHEN cds., with additional
strike alongside. Front shows red framed "P.D." handstamp plus
red "2 9 / 12" credit in manuscript, while reverse bears EXETER
transit and EXMOUTH arrival c.d.s.'s. A very scarce single use
of the 18 kr stamp. Michel 19; €4,500 (5,370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
BAVARIA-USA, 1862 cover, franked with 3kr blue, 6kr brown,
and two 18kr yellow orange (Mi 2,4,7), prepaying the old 45kr
single weight letter rate to the United States via the Prussian
Closed Mails. Stamps tied by numeral "267" cog wheel cancels,
with partial half-circle LANDAU cds. alongside. Front shows
blue manuscript "35 Wf" credit, red AACHEN / PAID 23 transit,
plus red N.YORK BR PKT / 28 PAID arrival cds. A beautiful
three colour franking on a scarce transatlantic cover, with 2001
Brettl certificate. Michel 2,4,7 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
238
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BAVARIA-USA, ca 1868 cover, franked with imperforate 1 kr
green, 6 kr bistre brown, and 7 kr blue Arms issue (Mi 14,20,21),
prepaying the 14 kr single weight letter rate to the United States
by direct service under the US-North German Union Convention, and all tied by FUERTH c.d.s.'s. Front shows red framed
FRANCO handstamp, red "3" credit, plus red NEW YORK PAID
ALL arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine transatlantic
cover, with Brettl certificate. Michel 14,20,21 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
BAVARIA-Italy, 1862 cover, franked with three 3 kr blue and
single 12 kr red (Mi 2,6), prepaying the single weight letter rate
to Italy, via Switzerland. Stamps tied by numeral "356" cog
wheel cancels, with half-circle NURNBERG B.E. cds. alongside. Front shows boxed "PD" handstamp, and reverse bears
CHUR and LARIO transits, plus MILANO arrival cds. A scarce
franking of exceptional quality, with 2001 Brettl certificate.
Michel 2,6 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
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244
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BAVARIA-USA, 1871 cover, franked with imperforate 6 kr
bistre brown, plus perf. 11 ½ 1 kr green and 7 kr blue Arms issues, prepaying the 14 kr single weight letter rate to the United
States by direct service under the US-North German Union
Convention, and all tied by FUERTH c.d.s.'s. Front shows red
framed FRANCO handstamp, red "3" credit, plus red NEW
YORK PAID ALL arrival cds. Unrecorded, mixed issue franking
on a scarce transatlantic cover, Brettl certificate. Michel
20,22,25 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
BAVARIA-USA, ca 1868 cover, franked with imperforate 1 kr
green, 6 kr bistre brown, and 7 kr blue Arms issue (Mi 14,20,21),
prepaying the 14 kr single weight letter rate to the United States
by direct service under the US-North German Union Convention, and all tied by FUERTH c.d.s.'s. Front shows red framed
FRANCO handstamp, red "3" credit, plus NEW YORK / PAID
ALL arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine transatlantic
cover, with Brettl certificate. Michel 14,20,21 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
245
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BAVARIA-Switzerland, 1871 (May 8) letter from
Oggersheim to Brügg, franked with 1kr green + pair 3kr rose,
Brügg backstamp, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
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BRUNSWICK, 1852 folded letter to Wernigerode, franked by
1 Silbergroschen rose, tied by blue "halbkreisstempel" 30 / 3
and showing Berlin / Minden transit, and arr. cds. An Extremely
Fine, large margined 1st issue cover, G. Buhler certification.
Michel 1; €1,500 (1,790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
253
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BRUNSWICK, 1854 cover, franked with imperforate 2 Sgr
blue, tied by blue BRAUNSCHWEIG cds., with additional strike
alongside. Reverse shows RODENBURG arrival. Scarce franking on a Fine first issue cover. Michel 2 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
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BRUNSWICK-Austria, 1854 cover, franked with imperforate 3
Sgr vermilion. Stamp tied by blue framed BLANKENBURG
cds., with additional strike alongside, and reverse shows
HALBERSTADT / BAHNHOF transit plus WIEN arrival c.d.s.'s.
A Very Fine and rare cover, signed Miro and Diena, and with
2001 Lange certificate. Michel 3 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
BERGEDORF, 1861, ½sch black on pale blue, complete
sheet of 200, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a very rare multiple.
Michel 1a; €22,000 as singles (26,240 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
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BERGEDORF, 1861, 1½sch black on yellow, complete sheet
of 200, o.g., never hinged (some adherences), Very Fine.
Michel 3; €5,000 as singles (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
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BREMEN, 1862 First Issue cover, franked with superb 3gr
black on blue (Type III on vertically laid paper), tied by FRANCO
handstamps, with BREMERHAVEN cds. alongside. A rare first
issue cover, and Fine example of the local 3 grote rate. Michel 1
a (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
251
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BRUNSWICK-Switzerland, 1866 cover, franked with 2 Sgr ultramarine and 3 Sgr brown (Mi 19,20), prepaying the 5 Sgr single weight letter rate to Switzerland. Stamps tied by
BRAUNSCHWEIG c.d.s.'s, with additional strike alongside.
Front shows manuscript "5 Wf" credit in blue, while reverse
bears FRANKFURT, HEIDELBERG, and BASEL-OLTEN transits, plus BERN arrival cds. A Very Fine "Christmas Day" cover
to a scarce destination, Lange certificate. Michel 19,20 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
BERGEDORF, 1861, 4sch black on brown, complete sheet of
80, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 5; €4,400 (5,250 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
250
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BRUNSWICK-France, 1866 cover to Paris, bearing ½ gr
black on green in mixed franking with pair of 2 gr blue, folded
over top, all tied by double circle "BRAUNSCHWEIG 7 DEC
1866" cds. and showing "2 ½ WFR" manuscript and "PD" in red
along with blue "PRUSSE 3 ERQEULINES 9 DEC 66" entry and
Paris receiver cds. A colourful and rare mixed issue franking
paying correct 4 ½ gr rate (2 gr German / Austrian post, 2 ½ gr
France)., 1999 Lange Certificate. Michel 10a, 19 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
BERGEDORF, 1861, 3sch blue on pink, part sheet of 64, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 4; €3,500 (4,170 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
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BRUNSWICK -Italy, 1867 cover, franked with ¼gg black on
brown, ½gg green on black, and two 3g brown embossed issues, prepaying the single weight letter rate to Italy. Stamps tied
by BRAUNSCHWEIG c.d.s.'s, and front shows "P.D."
handstamp plus red manuscript "3 3 / 4 Wf" credit marking. Reverse bears FIRENZE transit and LIVORNO arrival c.d.s.'souvenir sheet. A very rare mixed franking cover showing stamps
from the 3rd, 4th, and 6th issues, to a most uncommon destination. Michel 9, 10, 20 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
BRUNSWICK, 1852 cover, franked with imperforate 3 Sgr vermilion, tied by arched BRAUNSCHWEIG cds., with additional
strike alongside. Reverse shows BERLIN / MINDEN and
DEUTZ-MINDEN transits. Scarce franking on a Fine first issue
cover. Michel 3 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
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FRANKFURT-Denmark, 1842 caricature envelope sent
from Frankfurt to Copenhagen, and addressed to Madam
Ferslew, wife of Martinus William Ferslew, the designer and
printer of Denmark"s first stamp. Front shows red FRANKFURT
cds., and reverse bears framed T.T. / HAMBURG transit, red
manuscript "9" schilling debit and "11" schilling total postage
due, plus manuscript "34" skilling in equivalent Denish currency. A very scarce collateral item (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
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HAMBURG, 1859 cover, franked with imperforate 2 Sch red,
prepaying the single weight letter rate to Lubeck. Stamp tied by
the usual four bar killer, with the large St.P.A.
BAHNHOF-EXPED / HAMBURG cds. alongside. A scarce
stamp on cover. Michel 3 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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HAMBURG, ca 1860 local cover, franked with imperforate 1
Sch brown, tied by the usual four bar killer, and showing two
strikes of the oblate Foot Post cds. alongside. Scarce franking
on a Very Fine cover. Michel 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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HANNOVER-USA, 1863 cover, franked with ½ Gr posthorn
and two 3 Gr King George V imperforate issue (one with plate
number), prepaying the 6½ Gr single letter rate to the United
States under the US-Hamburg Convention. Stamps tied by blue
OSNABRUCK c.d.s.'s, and front shows red HAMBURG / PAID
transit plus red "10" cent credit handstamp Scarce franking on a
Very Fine and colourful transatlantic cover. Michel 17, 16
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
HAMBURG-Oldenburg, 1863 cover, franked with imperforate
3 Sch blue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to Oldenburg.
Stamp tied by the usual four bar killer, with oval HAMBURG cds.
alongside. Reverse shows blue OLDENBURG arrival cds. Rare
franking on a Very Fine cover. Michel 4 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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HANNOVER-France, 1865 cover, franked with perforated ½ g
posthorn, plus 1g rose and 3g brown King George V issue, all
tied by blue SPRINGE c.d.s.'s, with additional strike alongside.
Front shows red framed P.D. handstamp, red manuscript "2 ½g
Wf" credit, plus red PRUSSE / FORBACH entry marking, while
reverse bears PARIS arrival cds. A scarce and colourful example of the 4 ½g rate to France. Michel 22x, 23y, 25y (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
HAMBURG-Bremen, 1866 cover, franked with two rouletted
1½ Sch rose, prepaying the 3 Sch single weight letter rate to
Bremen. Stamps tied by HAMBURG c.d.s.'s, with additional
strike alongside, and reverse shows framed BREMEN arrival
cds. A rare franking on a Very Fine and desirable cover, Lange
certificate. Michel 21 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
263
)
)
HANNOVER, 1850 cover, franked with bottom sheet margin
copy of 1 Ggr black on blue, tied by straight-line
MARKOLDENDORF cancel. A beautiful first issue cover of exceptional quality. Michel 1 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
264
269
)
HANNOVER-France, 1866 mixed franking cover to Paris,
and then redirected, bearing Hannover 3 gr brown (Mi 25y) in
mixed franking with Prussia 1 sgr rose and 6 pf orange (Mi
15a,16a) all tied by blue "HANNOVER 10 / 13" cds. and showing "2 ½ WFR" manuscript and "PD" in red along with blue
"PRUSSE ERQUELINES" entry, "PARIS-CHERBOURG"
T.P.O. cds. and arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare mixed franking
from the Prussian-Austrian war, where mixed country issues
were permitted only in October of 1866 as well as this being the
only recorded cover mixed with Hannover 3 gr and the only recorded mixed franking to a foreign destination. 1999 Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 7,500 - 10,000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
HANNOVER, 1858 wrapper with full contents, bearing 3 pf.
(1 / 3 sgr.), tied by clear blue Bremen cds., to GRONDHE, arrival
cds. 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
265
)
HANNOVER, ca 1860 cover, franked with imperforate 3pf
green numeral issue without network, tied by blue STADE cds.
A Very Fine & rare franking on a local letter. Michel 20 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
266
)
)
270
HANNOVER-France, 1860 cover of unknown origin, sent
from East of Suez by British packet service, as evidenced by
red PAYS TRE / V.SUEZ AMB entry, then forwarded to
Hannover under the current Franco-Prussian Convention. Letter apparently missent to Hamburg with manuscript "11" sgr
postage due, then re-directed to Hamburg upon application of 1
groschen stamp (Mi 14). Stamp tied by blue HAMBURG cds.,
and reverse shows blue HARBURG arrival. A most unusual and
fascinating cover. Michel 14 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
HELGOLAND, 1890 (6 Aug.) registered envelope to
Flechtobe, Brunswick (7.8), bearing 1875-90 5pf. pair, 10pf.
pairs (2) and singles (3, two creased) and 20pf. strips of five (2),
cancelled by "Heligoland" double-arc d.s. and showing arrival
c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope reduced at right and with tear
there, with Richter handstamps and signed by A.Diena and
Raybaudi (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
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274
275
271
272
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
276
285
284
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Start CHF
271
Start CHF
)
279
LÜBECK, 1864 cover to Travemünde, franked with pair of ½
Sch green embossed Eagle issue, all tied by LUEBECK cds.
Scarce franking on a Very Fine cover. Michel 8A (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
272
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1867 cover to Berlin, franked
with rouletted 5 Sch bistre, prepaying the single weight letter
rate to Berlin, and tied by ROSTOCK cds. Rare franking on a
Fine cover, Berger certificate. Michel 8 y (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
280
LÜBECK-Russian Empire (Latvia), 1866 cover to RIGA,
franked by 1863 1sgr orange red and three 1865 1½s red lilac
all tied by Lübeck cost's with Berlin-Minden TPO and Riga arrival on reverse of scarce 5½s rate cover. Scott 9,14 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
273
m
281
m
282
m
)
283
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1859 cover to Berlin, franked
with imperforate 5 Sch blue (Mi 3), prepaying the single weight
letter rate to Berlin. Stamp tied by GUSTROW cds., with additional strike alongside, and reverse shows framed
HAGENOW-ROSTOCK and HAMBURG / BERLIN railway
transits, plus Prussian arrival cds. Rare franking on an exceptional first issue cover. Michel 3 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
277
)
OLDENBURG, ca 1861 cover, franked with imperforate 2 gr
red, prepaying the single weight letter rate. Stamp tied by blue
framed NEUENBURG cds., with additional strike alongside,
and reverse shows blue framed VAREL arrival. Scarce franking
on a Very Fine cover, Brettl certificate. Michel 13 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
284
)
OLDENBURG, ca 1861 ladies cover, franked with a bottom
sheet margin example of the 1 Gr blue, tied by framed
BASTEDE cds. in blue, with additional strike alongside. Reverse shows blue framed HOHENKIRCHEN arrival cds. A rare
use of a wonderful ladies envelope, with colored border and
scalloped flap. Michel 12 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, ca 1859 cover to Berlin,
franked with imperforate 5 Sch blue (Mi 3), prepaying the single
weight letter to Berlin. Stamp tied by GUSTROW cds., with additional strike alongside, and reverse shows circular
HAGENOW-ROSTOCK and HAMBURG / BERLIN railway
transits, plus Prussian arrival cds. Rare franking, showing plate
flaw in "SCHILLINGE". Michel 3 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
278
)
OLDENBURG-Frisian Islands, ca 1861 cover, franked with
imperforate 2 Gr red, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
the Frisian Islands. Stamp tied by blue OLDENBURG cds., with
additional strike alongside, and reverse shows blue framed
NORDERNEY arrival. Scarce franking on a Very Fine cover,
Brettl certificate. Michel 13 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1864, 5sch bister brown,
beautiful centrally struck MOLZOW cds, perfectly centered,
with very fresh color, Extremely Fine. Michel 8 x; €300 (360
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
276
)
OLDENBURG, ca 1859 cover, franked with imperforate 2 Gr
black on rose (Mi 7). Stamp tied by blue framed VAREL cds.,
and reverse shows blue framed BOCKHORN transit. A Very
Fine and rare franking, Brettl certificate. Michel 7 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1864, 4/4sch red, beautiful
centrally struck SCHWAN BAHNHOF cds, perfectly centered,
Extremely Fine. Michel 5b; €160 (190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
275
)
OLDENBURG-USA, 1857 cover, franked with 1 / 30th black on
blue (Type I), prepaying the local postage only on a prepaid letter to the United States via the US-Bremen Convention. Stamp
cancelled by pen strokes, and front shows blue ATENS origin
handstamp, elliptical framed PAID in red, blue "4 ½" Sgr and
equivalent "10" credit markings, plus N. YORK US PKT / PAID
arrival cds. A beautiful and rare transatlantic cover, carried by
the Ocean Line steamship "Washington", with 2005 Brettl certificate. Michel 2 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1856, 4/4sch red, beautiful
centrally struck RIBNITZ cds, margins all around, excellent
color, Extremely Fine. Michel 1; €150 (180 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
274
)
285
)
OLDENBURG, ca 1861 cover to the Thurn & Taxis Post,
franked with imperforate 3 Gr black on yellow, prepaying the single weight letter rate to the Thurn & Taxis Post. Stamp tied by
blue framed JEVER cds., with additional strike alongside, and
reverse shows blue framed OLDENBURG and BREMEN transits, plus WEIMAR arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare franking,
Brettl certificate. Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN, 1866 cover, franked with
rouletted 3 Sch orange yellow, prepaying the internal letter rate
for a distance of 10 - 20 miles. Scarce franking on a Very Fine
cover, Berger certificate. Michel 7 I (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
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286
290
287
291
293
292
294
296
295
297
298
299
297
300
286
)
287
OLDENBURG, ca 1861 cover to Altenoythe, franked with imperforate 2 Gr red, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
Altenoythe. Stamp tied by blue OLDENBURG cds., with additional strike alongside, and reverse shows blue framed
FRIESOYTHE transit. Scarce franking on a Very Fine cover,
Brettl certificate. Michel 13 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
OLDENBURG, ca 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 cds., and reverse shows blue framed transit cds.
A rare single use of this stamp on a desirable printed matter
item. Michel 15A (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
50
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Start CHF
288
Start CHF
m
294
PRUSSIA, 1858, 4pf green, beautifully struck BERLIN cds,
large beautifully balanced margins, lovely fresh color, Extremely Fine, 2010 Brettl certificate. Michel 9 a (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
289
PRUSSIA, ca 1859 use of 1 Sgr postal stationary envelope,
uprated with two single and vertical pair of the engraved ½ Sgr
orange (Mi 1), prepaying the 3 Sgr rate to Berlin. Stamps tied by
framed KONIGSVERG Pr. c.d.s.'s. A beautiful cover with scarce
franking (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
m
PRUSSIA, 1858, 1sgr rose, strip of 3, the right stamp showing
“thick K” variety, neat “210” (Bunzlau) ring cancels, large margins and good color, left stamp with minuscule tear in bottom
margin, otherwise Extremely Fine, 2008 Brettl certificate.
Michel 10 a, 10 a IV (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
290
295
m
296
)
297
)
PRUSSIA-Spain, 1862 (Jan.) locally paid letter, franked with
1Sgr rose tied by AACHEN cds. Letter sent in the closed mails
to Spain under the current Prussian-Spanish Convention, and
front shows red framed 'Prusse' origin handstamp, plus blue
'8Rs' postage due marking. Reverse bears ESPANA / IRUN
transit and MADRID arrival c.d.s.'s Rare 'Teilporto' franking, of
which 3 others recorded, 2 of which were cash paid, with Van
der Linden certificate. Michel 16 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
298
)
)
PRUSSIA-Papal States, 1863 folded letter to Rome, franked
with ½ Sgr. red-orange and 3Sgr light brown, closely cut, tied by
boxed 'Coblenz Eisenb.Post Bureau 27 / 12, routed via Marseilles, with Roma-Via Di Mare arrival, 3Sgr. Prussia & 3½ for
Weiterfranco. A Fine mixed issue franking, and correctly
franked ladies cover, M.Brettl cert. Michel 13a, 18a (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
PRUSSIA-France, 1858 use of 3 Sgr stationary envelope,
uprated with single 6pf and 2Sgr 1850 issue, underpaying the
double weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by numeral
1500 target cancel, wit TILSIT cds. alongside. Frotn shows red
boxed PR3R exchange handstamp (x2), blue PRUSSE /
VALENCIENNES entry marking and "10" decime postage due
handstamp (treated as totally unpaid). At Paris, letter readdressed (on reverse) back to Danzig, with blue framed "Trouve
ala Boite / E" and red AUS FRANKREICH UBER AACHEN
Prussian entry cds., and showing "8" Sgr postage due under the
new Franco-Prussian Treaty effective 1 July 1858. A beautiful
and unique cover, with Brettl certificate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
293
)
PRUSSIA, ca 1861 cover, franked with rouletted 2 Sgr ultramarine Coat of Arms issue, plus 3 Sgr yellow postal stationary
cut-out, all cancelled by framed PODEJUCH cds., with
additonal strike alongside. An unusual and rare use of the 3 Sgr
postal stationary cut-out. Michel 17, GAA 10 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
PRUSSIA-USA, 1855 cover, franked with 1 Sgr black on rose
and horizontal strip of four 3 Sgr black on yellow (Mi 2a,4a), prepaying the 13 Sgr letter rate to the United States under the Prussian Closed Mail Convention, and all tied by numeral 1414
target cancels with framed SORAU cds. alongside. Front shows
red AACHEN cds. and red framed "Paid / 25 cts" handstamp,
plus red N.YORK AM. PKT. / PAID cds. with integral "30" cent
rate, while reverse bears partial half circle "Americ. / Packet."
handstamp. Very scarce franking on a Fine transatlantic cover,
with 1995 Flemming certificate. Michel 2a,4a (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
292
)
PRUSSIA, ca 1860 insured letter envelope, franked with
1858 issue 1 Sgr carmine-rose, plus 7 Sgr brick-red postal stationary cut-out, all tied by framed THORN c.d.s.'s. A most unusual franking, showing rare use of the 7 Sgr cut-out, with 2004
Flemming certificate. Michel 10b, GAA 7 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
PRUSSIA, 1858, 2sgr blue, horizontal strip of 3, boxed
REICHENB.-LIEGNITZ railway cancels, exceptionally large
margins, left stamp with tiny fault, 2008 Brettl certificate. Michel
11 a; €500 (600 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
291
)
299
)
PRUSSIA, 1865 (Nov. 4) overall advertising cover, franked
with single 4pf green, prepaying the domestic letter rate from
Breslau to Mannheim, Very Fine and attractive early advertising
cover, with arrival postmark (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
300
)
)
PRUSSIA-France, 1866 cover, franked with seven examples
of the 1 Sgr rose Coat of Arms issue (Mi 16a), prepaying the 7
Sgr double weight letter rate to France, and all tied by
ELBERFELD horseshoe cancels. Front shows red framed
"P.D." handstamp plus PRUSSE / FORBACH French entry
cds., while reverse bears PARIS arrival cds. Despite minor
faults, a very scarce and unusual franking, with 2005 Flemming
certificate. Michel 16a (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
PRUSSIA, c 1858 use of 1 Sgr postal stationary envelope as
Parcel Post letter, uprated with 6pf orange, 2 Sgr black on
blue, and 3 Sgr black on yellow King Frederick William IV issue
(Mi 1,3,4a), all tied by numeral "495" target cancels, with
GLOGAU cds. alongside. Front shows red BRESLAU / PACKK
cds., and reverse bears partial Parcel label, plus several arrival
c.d.s.'s. A beautiful four-color franking, with stamps of exceptional quality. Michel 1,3,4a (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
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302
301
)
PRUSSIA-USA, 1867 cover, franked with pair 6kr ultramarine
1867 issue and two 10Sgr rose (Mi 20,25a), prepaying the 82kr
double weight letter rate to the United States via the Prussian
Closed Mails, and all tied by HOMBURG V.D.H. cds. Front
shows red manuscript "1f22"kr prepayment, red AACHEN /
PAID transit with integral "46 / 23 Cts" credit to the U.S., plus red
N.YORK BR.PKT. / PAID arrival cds. A probably unique mixed
currency double rate franking during the Silbergroschen to
kreuzer transition period, on a Very Fine transatlantic cover, M.
Brettl certificate. Michel 20,25a (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
303
302
305
)
PRUSSIA-Italy, 1867 (Aug.) letter, franked with 3pf lilac, 6pf orange, and pair 3Sgr bistre Arms issue, prepaying the single
weight letter rate to Italy. Stamps tied by BERLIN POST-EXP
c.d.s.'s, and front shows black 'P.D.' handstamp, red manuscript
'6' Sgr prepayment and blue 'f3' Sgr credit markings. Reverse
bears FIRENZE arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce three colour
franking. Michel 15a, 18, 19a (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
306
303
)
PRUSSIA, 1867, 1kr green, three singles on an attractive letter
from Frankfurt a. M. to Oberhessen. A few faint tone flecks, otherwise Very Fine, signed Brettl with her 2006 certificate
(“Befund”). Michel 22 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
308
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cds. with integral "30" Convention rate. Reverse Start CHF
bears LEIPZIG / MAGDEB. railway transit. Rare
franking on a scarce transatlantic cover. Michel 11,13 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
Start CHF
304
H
SAXONY, 1851, ½ngr black on pale blue, color error, paper
colour of 2ng, rather than the gray colour of the ½ng, hinge disturbed o.g., full margins all around, fresh, Very Fine example of
this rarity. A rare error of colour, signed Richter, Starauschek
etc., with 1957 Grobe and 1999 Rismondo certificates ("Sehr
seltenes stuck der Sachsen-Philatelie in einwandfreier
erhaltung"), ex-Manus. Michel 3 F; €25,000 (29,820 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 12,000 - 15,000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
305
309
)
SAXONY-Turkish Empire, 1863 folded letter to Beirut,
Syria, bearing 1855 Johann I 2ngr and 3ngr (Mi 10a,11) tied by
numeral "1-3" with matching "SCHONHEYDA 18 III 63" cds.
alongside. Routed via Triest, cover shows straight line.
"BEYRUT 8 APR" arrival cds. Due to the underrating "2 ½ wfr"
manuscript the cover was taxed and shows 2 line
"AFFRANCATUR INSUFFICIENT". A very rare destination
cover and the earliest recorded Saxony to Syria. Michel 10a,11
(Photo).
Est. 7,500 - 1,000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
SAXONY-USA, 1856 cover, franked with 1 Ngr black on rose, 2
Ngr black on blue, and 10 Ngr blue, prepaying the 13 Ngr single
letter rate to the United States via the Prussian Closed Mails.
Stamps tied by numeral "1" cancels, with DRESDEN cds.
alongside, and front shows manuscript "11f" credit in blue, red
AACHEN / PAID transit with "25 cts" credit, plus red N. YORK
AM.PKT / PAID arrival cds. with integral "30" Convention rate.
Reverse bears LEIPZIG / MAGDEB. railway transit. A rare
franking on a scarce transatlantic cover. Michel 9, 10, 13
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
306
)
)
SAXONY-USA, 1859 cover, franked with 3 Ngr black on yellow
and 10 Ngr blue (Mi 11,13), prepaying the 13 Ngr single letter
rate to the United States via the Prussian Closed Mails. Stamps
tied by numeral "3" cancels, with DRESDEN NEUST. BAHNH.
cds. alongside, and front shows manuscript "11 Wells Fargo"
credit in blue, red AACHEN / PAID transit with "25 cts" credit,
plus red N. YORK AM. PKT. / PAID arrival cds. with integral "30"
Convention rate. Reverse bears LEIPZIG / MAGDEB. railway
transit. Rare franking on a scarce transatlantic cover. Michel
11,13 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
307
)
SAXONY-France, 1860 (28 Oct) outer folded letter from
Leipzig to Paris, franked with ½ngr black on gray, 1ngr black
on rose and 3ngr black on yellow, prepaying the appropriate 4
½ngr letter rate to France, Very Fine and attractive three colour
franking, with transit & arrival postmarks (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
308
310
)
SAXONY-Poland, 1864 registered cover, franked with imperforate 10 ngr King John issue and 1 ngr Arms issue (Mi 13c,16).
Stamps tied by LEIPZIG c.d.s.'s, with additional strike alongside, and front shows red serrated "Recomandirt" handstamp.
Revere bears LEIPZIG / BERLIN transit and red WARSARWA
arrival cds. An exceptionally Fine and rare Registered cover to
an uncommon destination, with 1996 Van der Linden and
Buhler certificates. Michel 13c,16 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
SAXONY-USA, 1860 cover, franked with 3 Ngr black on yellow
and 10 Ngr blue (Mi 11,13), prepaying the 13 Ngr single letter
rate to the United States via the Prussian Closed Mails. Stamps
tied by numeral "1" cancels, with DRESDEN cds. alongside,
and front shows manuscript "f 11" credit in blue, red AACHEN /
PAID transit with "25 cts" credit, plus red N. YORK / PAID arrival
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312
314
315
316
317
318
319
322
323
324
320
311
)
312
SAXONY-Papal States, 1865 (Nov.) letter to Rome, franked
with pair 3pf green and two 2Ng blue Arms issue (Mi 14a,17a),
prepaying the 4½ Ngr letter rate to the Roman States via Austria. Stamps tied by DRESDEN c.d.s.'s, and front shows black
P.D. handstamp, blue manuscript 'Wf 14 / 10' credit, plus '5' baj
postage due notation. Reverse bears MILANO and FIRENZE
transits, plus ROMA arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine
and colourful cover. Michel 14a,17a (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
)
SCHLESWIG, 1867 folded letter to Brunsbuttl Hafen,
franked by single 1-1 / 3 Schilling red, tied by "BLAKANESE" /
13 / 11 1867" cds. with arrival cds. on reverse. A RARE usage.
Superb. Michel 15 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
54
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Start CHF
313
Start CHF
)
319
THURN & TAXIS-Bavaria, 1865 registered cover, franked
with 6kr blue and 9kr brown Postal Stationery cut-out, all tied by
"134" numeral cancel, with MAINZ-BAHNHOF cds. alongside.
Front shows red framed "Charge" handstamp, and reverse
bears MUNCHEN CHARGE cds. in red. A Very Fine and scarce
Registered cover. Michel 43, GAA 16 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
314
THURN & TAXIS, 1867 postal money order card, franked with
colored roulette 1 Sgr rose, tied by numeral "65" target cancel,
with SCHLUECHTERN cds. alongside. Card sent to
GELNHAUSEN (with arrival cds. on reverse), then returned to
Schluechtern. A Very Fine and scarce postal history item, and a
most unusual example of a returned postal money order, with
Pfenniger certificate. Michel 48 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
320
THURN & TAXIS-France, 1858 cover, franked with ½ Sgr on
green, 1 Sgr black on blue, and two 2 Sgr black on rose, prepaying the 5 ½ Sgr single weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied
by numeral "29" target cancels, HANAU cds. alongside. Front
shows black framed "PD" handstamp and red
TOUR.T.FORBACH French entry marking, while reverse bears
FRANKFURT transit, STRASBOURG A PARIS ambulant, plus
TROYES arrival c.d.s.'s. A beautiful first issue cover of exceptional quality. Michel 3, 4, 5 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
315
)
321
)
322
)
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1861 printed notice, franked with imperforate 1 kr brown, tied by REUTLINGEN cds., with additional
strike alongside. A scarce printed matter item. Michel 11a
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
323
)
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1862 cover to Frankfurt, franked with single perf. 13½ variety of the 18 kr blue, prepaying the single
weight letter rate to Frankfurt. Stamp tied by STUTTGART cds.,
with additional strike alongside, and reverse shows
K.WURTT.FAHREND.POSTAMT transit plus T&T Post arrival
cds. A very rare single franking on a Very Fine cover. Michel 20y
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
THURN & TAXIS, ca 1865, ¼ silbergroschen stationery envelope to Gera (kastenstpl.) along with 4 ring numeral killer. An
extremely rare local usage - (ortsbrief) of which very few are recorded. A stationery rarity. Michel U25-Format C (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
324
318
HH
WÜRTTEMBERG, Officials, 1906, Centenary of the Kingdom complete, complete sheets of 50, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. Michel 107-111; €13,000 as singles (15,500 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
THURN & TAXIS-USA, 1864 cover, franked with imperforate
6kr blue and four 9kr bistre numeral issue (Mi 33,34), prepaying
the 42kr single weight letter rate to the United States via the
Prussian Closed Mails. Stamps tied by numeral "220" target
cancels with FRANKFURT A.M. cds. alongside. Front shows
blue manuscript "35"kr credit to Prussia, magenta AACHEN /
PAID 23 Cts transit showing credit to the US, plus red N.YORK
BR.PKT. / PAID arrival cds. A scarce and colourful transatlantic
cover. Michel 33,34 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
317
m
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1851, 1kr black on buff, blue BICKNING
cds, large even margins, Extremely Fine, a beautiful stamp.
Michel 1 a; €120 (140 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
THURN & TAXIS, 1863 printed circular with attached band,
franked with imperforate 1 kr green, underpaying the printed
matter rate to Holland. Stamp tied by numeral "287" bulleye
cancel, with OBERWEISSBACH cds. alongside. Front shows
manuscript "unzureichend / 3" kr deficiency and "30" Dutch
cents due marking, all subsequently crossed out before "retour"
to sender inscription. Reverse bears WARBURG / MUNSTER
and
EMMERICH
/
OBERHAUSEN
transits,
red
sGRAVENHAGE arrival, red oval AFGESCHREVEN /
sGRAVENHAGE handstamp, plus RUDOLSTADT and
OBERWEISSBACH c.d.s.'s applied on return. A very rare and
unusual printed matter item, presumably refused by the addressee because of the postage due. Michel 20 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
316
)
)
)
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1862 cover, franked with perf 10 variety of
the 9 kr claret (Mi 24), tied by STUTTGART cds., with additional
strike alongside. Reverse shows K. WURTT. FAHREND.
POSTAMT transit cds. Rare franking on a Very Fine cover.
Michel 24 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
THURN & TAXIS, 1867 cover, franked with rouletted ¼ Sgr
black, tied by target cancel, with SCHLEIZ cds. alongside. Reverse shows TANNA arrival cds. A rare stamp on cover. Michel
35 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
55
Second Session
327
325
329
328
330
331
334
332
333
56
Europe and Colonies: German Area
Start CHF
325
Start CHF
)
329
WÜRTTEMBERG, 1862 cover, franked with perf 10 variety of
the 1 kr brown, tied by STUTTGART cds., with additional strike
alongside. Reverse shows K.WURTT.FAHREND.POSTAMT
transit cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine cover. Michel 21
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION-England, 1868 (June
2) 1gr stationery entire, additionally franked with pair of 2gr
blue, used from Halle to Manchester, where GB 2d blue (perf.
defects) was added to pay for further transmission to Southport,
appropriate "PD" in red, with arrival postmarks, Fine and scarce
re-directed cover to England (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
330
)
NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION, 1868 mixed franking
parcel post letter, franked on reverse with rouletted ¼ Gr red lilac, ½ Gr orange, two 2 Gr blue numeral issue (Mi 1,3,5), plus
Prussia 10 Sgr rose on Goldbeater's Skin (Mi 20), all tied by
blue NEUSTRELITZ c.d.s.'s. Reverse shows red "Neustrelitz
417" fahrpost label plus BRESLAU arrival cds. A Very Fine and
colourful parcel post item, bearing an exceptional example of
the 10 Sgr stamp (in use from Jan 1868-February 1859)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
331
326
)
NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION-India, 1870 cover,
franked with pair 5Gr bistre, prepaying the single weight letter
rate to India via the Marseille route, but sent via Brindisi instead.
Stamps tied by LEIPZIG c.d.s.'s, and front shows red manuscript "7" Gr credit. Reverse bears partial BRINDISI transit plus
blue octagonal INLAND POSTAGE handstamp and
CALCUTTA arrival cds. A Very Fine cover to an unusual destination. Michel 6 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
)
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 cds., with additional strike alongside, and front shows boxed "PD" handstamp
and
oval
Italian
arrival
cds.
Reverse
bears
K.WURTT.FAHREND.POSTAMPT,
ULM,
CHUR,
and
FIRENZE transits, plus LIVORNO arrival cds. A very rare single
franking on an exceptional cover. Michel 20y (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
332
)
WURTTEMBERG-Italy, 1865 (15 Oct.) cover to Naples,
franked with a single superb 18 Kr. orange yellow, tied by
Stuttgart cds. Routed via Switzerland and correctly rated 6Kr.
Swiss transit and 6Kr. Italian tax, plus internal rate, showing a
variety of Swiss / Italian transits with arrival. A scarce single
franking, Irtenkauf cert. Michel 29; €2,200 (2,620 CHF) (Photo).
NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION-Fernando Poo, 1871
(May) letter, franked with perforated ¼gr, ½gr, 1gr, and 5gr
North German Confederation issue, prepaying the 6gr letter
rate to Fernando Po via British packet service. Stamps tied by
HAMBURG c.d.s.'s, and front shows red oval 'PD' handstamp,
red manuscript '5'gr credit to England, plus red LONDON / PAID
transit. Reverse bears LIVERPOOL markings associated with
the departure of the African steamship. Letter endorsed care of
John Holt, who captained the schooner Maria between Gabon
and Fernando Po. Despite some oxidation of stamps due to climate, still a Very Fine cover to an extremely rare destination,
probably unique! Michel 13,15,16,18 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
333
327
328
)
800 CHF
HHr
ALSACE-LORRAINE, 1870, 1c olive green, sheet margin
block of 10, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 1 Ia; €1,200
(1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
WÜRTTEMBERG-Bavaria, 1866 registered cover, franked
by rouletted 6 kr blue and 9 kr yellow brown perf. 10 issue (Mi
28,32), all tied by CANNSTATT c.d.s.'s. Front shows red
CHARGÉ handstamp, and reverse bears ULM transit and
scarce red MÉNCHEN / Charge arrival cds. A Very Fine Registered cover, showing scarce mixed-issue franking, with Thoma
BPP certificate. Michel 28,32 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
334
)
ALSACE-LORRAINE, 1871 (6 Nov.) envelope from Colmar
to Saigon, via Avricourt (7.11) and Marseille (9.11) bearing 20c.
blue, cancelled by "Colmar" horseshoe d.s., handstruck "6"
décimes and manuscript rating, very scarce incoming usage
from occupied Eastern France immediately after the 1870 - 71
Franco-Prussian War using the short-lived Occupation issue,
signed Calves (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
57
Second Session
336
337
335
338
340
339
341
342
343
344
346
345
347
58
Europe and Colonies: German Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
342
Germany
335
GERMANY, 1912, Airmail Semi-Official, Bork-Bruck, vignette on cover franked with 3pf Deutsches Reich, perf. "G.R."
and cancelled Bruck 5.3.12, addressed to Berlin, with appropriate "Flugpost Bork und Umgegend durch Gradeflieger"
handstamp, filing fold away from the stamp, Fine. Michel 1A;
€2,800 (3,340 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
H
GERMANY, 1927, 15pf I.A.A., variety “missing hyphen between 10 and 15”, at top in vertical pair with normal, Very Fine,
rare in a pair with normal, with H-D Schlegel certificate. Michel
408 I (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
336
)
343
GERMANY, 1872 cover, franked with 2 kr orange Small Shield
issue, prepaying the local letter rate. Stamp tied by
FRIEDBERG cds., with additional strike on reverse applied on
arrival. A Very Fine and rare single usage of the 2 kr stamp.
Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
337
)
344
)
345
346
)
)
GERMANY, 1931 (Jan 30), Dornier DO-X Flight, Europe-America, attractive cover from Frankfurt to New Jersey,
with all proper postmarks, Brazilian backstamp, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
GERMANY-USA, 1874 use of ½ gr postal card, uprated with
large shield ½ gr orange, prepaying the 1 gr post card rate to the
United States under the US-NGU Convention. Stamp tied by
LEIPZIG cds. plus red NEW YORK / PAID ALL arrival. A Very
Fine and scare example of the pre-GPU card rate. Michel 18,
P1 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
341
)
GERMANY, 1923 (21 Nov) Inflation Period cover, franked
with horizontal strip of four rouletted 5 Milliarden / 10 Millionen
surcharged issue (Mi 334B), all tied by LUDWIGSHAFEN machine cancels. An extremely rare use of this stamp, showing the
correct rate during the 20 - 25 November 1923 period, with 2000
Bechold certificate. Michel 334B (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
GERMANY-Netherlands, 1874 use of ½ Gr postal card,
uprated with ½ Gr and 1 Gr Large Shield issue, prepaying the 2
Gr postal card rate to Holland. Stamps tied by two different
SOLINGEN horseshoe cancels (34-1.34-3), and front shows
VLAARDINGEN arrival cds. Rare cancels on a Very Fine and
colourful card. Michel 18, 19, P1 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
340
)
GERMANY-USA, 1920 registered cover, franked two 2.50 /
2M lilac rose Surcharged issue, all tied by SPRINGE c.d.s.'s.
Front shows Springe registration label and reverse bears oval
NEW YORK transit and purple CINCINNATI arrival cds. A rare
cover showing multiple franking of the lilac rose 2,50 on 2M
stamp, with Weinbuch certificate. Michel 118b (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
GERMANY-Finland, 1874 cover, franked with ½ Gr. orange
and 2½ Gr. brown large shield (Mi 18, 29), prepaying the 3 Groschen letter rate to Finland, and all tied by LUBECK horseshoe
cds. (Feus. 22-4). Front shows black framed ANK arrival cds.
and reverse bears St. Petersburg transit. A Very Fine and
scarce franking to an unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
339
)
GERMANY, 1920 registered express cover, franked with 1,25
/ 1M green, 1,50 / 1M orange, and 2,50 / 2M lilac brown Surcharged issue, all tied by LAUENBURG c.d.s.'s. Front shows
red Lauenburg Registration label and magenta "Durch Eilboten
/ Expres" label, while reverse bears GATTZ arrical cds. A rare
cover showing the lilac brown variety of the 2,50 on 2M stamp,
with Weinbuch certificate. Michel 116, 117, 118c (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
GERMANY-France, 1872 (Mar. 2) mixed franking cover from
Metz to Paris, bearing pair Germany 1gr Small Shield (Mi. 4)
and France 25c Cérès (Yv. 60A). Beautifully clean and attractive, Very Fine, a lovely usage from occupied Alsace-Lorraine
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
338
)
347
)
)
GERMANY-USA, 1933 (Nov 11) registered airmail cover,
franked with 1rm Zeppelin and 2 other airmails but not flown on
the Chicago Flight; with several labels front and back indicating
“opened for currency inspection”, numerous backstamps,
F.-V.F., unusual and a nice commercial usage (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
GERMANY-Marshall Islands, 1901 (Aug. 27), 10pf reply
postal card from Frankfurt to Jaluit, 20 Pfg Germania right
margin single on 10 pfg reply card from Frankfurt used as registered card (without text), returning to JALUIT. A very rare usage,onl a few examples known. Michel DR 57, P 8. SG B3
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
59
Second Session
355
348
351
352
350
354
357
358
353
349
359
60
Ex 360
Europe and Colonies: German Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
354
German Offices in the Turkish
Empire
348
CAMEROUN-Germany, 1909 (Nov. 16) registered cover to
Stettin, franked with strips of 4 and 3 + single (8 total) 25
Pfg.with KUSSERI -Kamerun cancel and registry label alongside. Michel 11 (Photo).
Est. 180 - 200 CHF.
180 CHF
HH/H
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1902,
Germania “Reichspost”, 1¼pi-15pi, unissued overprint
types, o.g., all never hinged except 2Pia auf 40Pfg with light
hinge mark, F.-V.F., a very rare set, signed twice Pfenninger.
Michel I-V (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,000 CHF.
900 CHF
349
)
355
s
CAROLINE ISLANDS, 1901, Kaiser's Yacht, 5m slate & carmine, tied on piece by centrally struck YAP 11.11.11 postmark,
Very Fine, signed Köhler. Michel 19 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
HH
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1905,
“Deutches Reich”, 15pi on 3m black violet, complete sheet
of 20, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 34b (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
350
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1877 postal
receipt for a registered letter, sent from the Constantinople
office, showing an unrecorded type of circular "KAISERL.
DEUTSCH P.A. CONSTANTINOPEL" cancellation, which, to
date, is the only recorded example, with Y. Nakri certificate
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
351
356
)
CAROLINE ISLANDS, 1910, Ponape Provisional, 5pf on 3pf
brown, used on picture post card ("Catholic Family in
Ponape"), tied by "Ponape 12 / 7 10" cds., Very Fine, with 1999
Dr.Lantelme certificate. Michel 7 Pv; €6,000 (7,160 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
GERMAN OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE-USA, 1887
(May 17) registered cover from Constantinople, to Norfolk,
USA franked with block of seven 10 Para on 5Pfg gray purple
cancelled with large single circle "CONSTANTINOPEL
DEUTSCHE POST" postmark. Scissors-cut Constantinople 2
registry label (without stop after the 2) also canceled (Einfeldt 1
variety). An unusual transatlantic item. Michel 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
357
German Colonies
)
358
CAMEROUN-Germany, 1889 (Mar. 9) double-rate cover to
Gnadenfrei, franked with two fresh 20 pfg ultramarine, canceled with single-circle "Kamerun" postmark (without year
date). A rare cancel, beautifully struck. Michel V 42 (Photo).
Est. 180 - 200 CHF.
180 CHF
353
)
CAROLINE ISLANDS-Germany, 1910 registered cover from
Nauru, bearing a complete set of 3pf.-5m Yacht, all tied by
scarce "NAURU-MARSHALL INSELN -15-8-10" cds.and showing German Nauru registration label, bearing all appropriate
transit and arrival cds. Michel 7-19 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
For German Offices in China, please see lots 1354-1376.
352
)
)
CAROLINE ISLANDS-Germany, 1911 (Jan. 24) cover from
Palau to Heldrungen, franked with 5 Pfg green Yacht, beautifully canceled by violet "PALAU-PALAU INSELN" postmark.
Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
359
CAMEROUN-Germany, 1892 cover, franked with 25pf yellow
orange, cancelled by red "24.9.92" date in manuscript, with
manuscript "Klein Batanga" origin marking alongside. Front
shows KAMERUN transit cds., and reverse bears
HAVELBERG arrival cds. An exceptionally rare item from this
German Protectorate, and purported to be the only commercial
cover recorded from Klein Batanga, with 2001 Steuer certificate. Michel V 49a (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HH
GERMAN EAST AFRICA, 1901-06, Kaiser's Yacht, 1r claret
and 1r carmine red, complete sheets of 20, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine. Michel 19, 39 I Ab (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
360
HH
GERMAN EAST AFRICA, Schulke & Mayr's Sea Post, 1892,
5¢-25¢ complete, 1939 reprints, complete sheets of 25, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel €7,500 (8,940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
61
Second Session
Ex 363
362
366
367
361
365
Ex 364
368
370
371
372
361
)
363
GERMAN EAST AFRICA-Germany, 1913 (Sept. 13), registered cover to Retzonsfelde, forwarded to Pörelitz, franked
with 45 Heller watermarked, with DARESSALAM Deutsch
Ostafrika cancel. Reverse shows Ferdinandstein and Pörelitz
arrival postmarks, signed Pfenninger. Michel 36 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA, 1897, Imperial Eagle,
3pf-20pf complete, Bern U.P.U. special printing, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, a scarce set in such nice quality, signed
Bothe, only 800 issued. Michel 1 B-4 B (Photo).
Est. 1,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
364
362
HH
(H)
HH
GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA, 1901-1906, Kaiser's
Yacht, 1m, 2m and 3m high values, complete sheets of 20,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 21, 23, 31 Ba (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
GERMAN NEW GUINEA, 1897, Imperial Eagle, 25pf orange,
inverted overprint, unused without gum, Very Fine, signed
Kosack, Thier, Pfenninger, only 100 issued. Michel 5 b K
(Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,000 CHF.
900 CHF
62
Europe and Colonies: German Area
Start CHF
365
Saar
)
GERMAN SOUTH WEST AFRICA-Germany, 1914 registered cover, franked with 5pf and 25pf Yacht issue, all tied by
EPUKIRO / DEUTSCH / SÜDWESTAFRIKA c.d.s.'s. Front
shows rare "Epukiro" Registry label (Type III2 - unrecorded!),
while reverse bears German arrival datestamps. A beautiful and
rare Registered cover from this German occupied region.
Michel 8, 11 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
366
372
Start CHF
BKHH
SAAR, Booklet, 1924, 4 fr., with H-Blatt 1 inverted and H-Blatt
2 and 3 with upper margins, Geigle certificate. Michel 1; €2,600
(3,100 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
German World War II Occupations
H
MARSHALL ISLANDS, 1899, Imperial Eagle, 3pf yellow
brown, Jaluit printing, top margin single, o.g., Very Fine,
signed Kosack, with Grobe certificate. Michel 1 I a; €4,500
(5,370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
367
s
MARSHALL ISLANDS, 1901, Kaiser's Yacht, 5m slate & carmine, tied on piece by centrally struck Jaluit 11.03.00 postmark,
Very Fine, signed Pfenninger. Michel 25 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
368
)
SAMOA (GERMAN OFFICES)-Germany, 1897 registered
double weight cover, franked with pair 10pf red and strip of
three 20pf blue, all tied by APIA / KAISER DEUTSCHE /
POSTAGENTUR c.d.s.'s. Front shows Apia Registration label,
and reverse bears berlin arrival cds. A scarce registered cover
form this German Office. Michel 47d, 48d (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
369
373
HHr
GERMAN COLONIES, 1900's, small group of higher vaues
in multiples, including German New Guinea 1m, Togo 30pf,
marshall Islands 1m, German South West Africa 2m (x2) and
Caroline Islands 3m. All but the Togo in complete sheets of 20,
o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel €6,500+ (7,750 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
370
)
GERMAN OCCUPATION OF RUSSIA: PLESKAU, 1941, 6
rare covers, in one stock book. All with genuine frankings and
overprints and each with photocertificate (Rommerskirchen or
Krischke) which carefully identifies them (some are trial
printings of the overprints). All are in excellent condition; four
probably were not postally used, still all are extremely rare, Very
Fine to Extremely Fine (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
)
GERMAN SEA POST, 1893, ladies cover from West Africa to
Hamburg, with "Hugo Grabo, Monrovia" sender's handstamp,
franked with 20 pfg blue, cancelled by boxed "Aus Westafrika".
Scarce. Michel DR 48b (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
371
)
GERMAN SEA POST, 1906 (May 12), post card from Aden to
Saigon, Indochina, franked with Germany 10pf. carmine
canceld by "Deutsche Seepost / Ost-Asiatische / Hauptlinie" in
black. Aden postmark at left, "Penang To Singapore" marine
postmark (May 25) and Saigon 31 May arrival postmark
(Photo).
Est. 80 - 100 CHF.
80 CHF
374
m
GERMAN OCCUPATION OF ZARA, Postage Dues, 1943 set
complete, the first 9 used on the reverse of a philatelic registered post card, with arrival postmark, with 4 other values. The 2
and 5 L are on piece. Sassone 1 / I, 2 / Iba, 3 / I, 4 / I, 5 / II, 6 / I, 7 /
Iba, 8 / I, 9 / II, Very Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone €13,000
(15,500 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
63
Second Session
Ex 375
Ex 381
380
376
377
382
383
Ex 379
384
385
386
64
387
Europe and Colonies: German Area - Greece
Start CHF
375
Greece
m
GERMAN OCCUPATION OF ZARA, Postage Dues, 1943 set
complete, Very Fine, scarce, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone
€13,000 (15,500 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
382
)
GERMANY (BERLIN)-USA, 1948, two registered covers to
the United States, franked with complete set of black BERLIN
overprints, all tied by BERLIN-CHARLOTTENBURG c.d.s.'s
and LUFTBRUCKE / BERLIN machine cancels. Fronts show
red Registry labels, and reverses machine cancels. Fronts
shows red Registry labels, and reverses bear NEW YORK arrival c.d.s.'s. Two Very Fine and scarce covers. Michel 1-20;
€2,600 (3,100 CHF). Scott 9N1-20 $2,288 (2,100 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
377
383
)
384
385
386
)
GREECE-France, 1871 cover, franked with 20L blue, 40L
salmon on green, and 80L red Large Hermes Head issues, prepaying the double weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by
numeral "67" lozenges, with cds. alongside, and front shows red
"PD" handstamp plus red GRÈCE / MARSEILLE French entry
marking. A beautiful classic cover from Greece, showing scarce
use of the 40L stamp. Scott 29, 36, 37 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1862-1873, 23 covers to Italy, including Prussia,
Saxony, Württemberg, several North German Confederation
and 3 from the Empire. Attractive items, variety of frankings including several 2- and 3-color, generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
HH/H
387
GERMANY, 1912-1944, misc. group, including 6 early
semi-official airmails and 3 later Airmail commemoratives,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
381
)
GREECE-Austria, 1870 cover, franked with 10L orange, 20L
blue, and 40L red violet Large Hermes Head issues, prepaying
the 70l single weight letter rate to Austria, and all tied by numeral
"1" lozenges, with AΘHNAI cds. alongside. Front shows red
"PD" handstamp, and reverse bears WIEN arrival cds. A Very
Fine and colorful franking on a classic Greek cover. Scott 26,
28, 31 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1850's-1980's, accumulation of over 450 covers or cards, in one box. About a third are Bavaria (all periods
including some better items), remainder mainly post-World War
II private and commercial correspondence and FDC's. Condition averages V.G. to Fine on earlier, Fine to Very Fine or better
on later. This lot really needs inspection to appreciate.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
380
)
GREECE-Asia Minor-Hellenic Steam Navigation Co.,1865
folded letter sheet to Syros, bearing blue oval handstamp. of
"VOLOS AGENCY", showing steamship heading right. Rare, ex
Lascarides (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
German Area Collections
379
)
GREECE-France, 1865 cover, franked with 2L brown, 10L orange, 40L violet, and 80L red Large Hermes Head issues, prepaying the 132 lepta single weight letter rate to France, and all
tied by numeral "1" lozenges. Front shows AΘHNAI cds., red
handstamp, plus red GRÈCE / MARSEILLE French entry marking. A Very Fine and scarce four color franking on a classic
Greek cover. Scott 17, 19, 21, 22 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
GERMANY (BIZONE)-Cyrenaica, 1946 (Aug 30) cover from
Hassfurt to a prisoner of war at El-Adem, franked on departure with pair 15 pf and single 20pf (Mi. 41, 43), on arrival 1d and
pair 2½d M.E.F. added as postage dues, canceled bt Truk Sept
17 postmark. Very rare and probably unique cover with such
franking in this post-war period. Michel 41, 43 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
378
)
GREECE-England, 1864 cover, franked with single 10 lepta
orange and two 80 lepta Large Hermes Heads, prepaying the
90 lepta single weight letter rate to England via the German-Austrian Postal Union. Stamps tied by numeral "1" lozenges, with ATHENS departure cds. alongside. Front show red
"Î?Î?Ð?" and equivalent "P.D." handstamps, plus red "F.14"
kreuzer credit marking and red LONDON / PAID arrival cds. A
scarce and colorful franking on a most unusual cover. Scott 18,
22 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
Germany From 1945
376
Start CHF
)
GREECE-France, 1872 cover, franked with 10L orange, 20L
blue, and 40L gray violet Large Hermes Head issues, prepaying
the single weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by numeral
"67" lozenges, with cds. alongside, and front shows red "PD"
handstamp plus red GRECE / MARSEILLE French entry marking. A beautiful classic cover from Greece, with exceptional
franking. Scott 35, 36, 42c (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HH
GERMANY (FEDERAL REPUBLIC), 1949-73, mint collection, complete for the period, arranged in one stock book. All
the key early stamps are here, and all are in choice condition,
o.g., never hinged, generally Very Fine, a magnficent lot, ex Dr.
Werner Bohne (G.P.S.). Michel €5,204 (6,210 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,250 CHF.
1,000 CHF
65
Second Session
389
390
388
393
391
392
Ex 396
397
Ex 394
398
399
66
400
Europe and Colonies: Greece
Start CHF
388
Start CHF
)
395
GREECE-France, 1872 cover, franked with 10L orange, 20L
blue, and 40L violet Large Hermes Head issues, prepaying the
single weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by numeral "67"
lozenges, with cds. alongside, and front shows red "PD"
handstamp plus red GRECE / MARSEILLE French entry marking. A beautiful classic cover from Greece, with exceptional
franking. Scott 40, 41, 42b (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
389
GREECE, 1860's-1940's, accumulation of over 100 covers
or cards, in one box. Main value in Hermes Heads, plus there
are numerous covers 1900-1940 including comercial and private correspondence, commemoratives, airmails, usage
abroad etc. A colorful and varied lot with a nice selection of issues, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
396
GREECE-USA, 1875 cover from CORFU, bearing 10 lepta orange & 20 lep blue, prepaying the 30 lep. GPU rate to USA, ied
by KEPKYPA (106) cds. & red London / Paid transit, and showing blue oval dispatch cachet of the US NAVY CHAPLAIN,
along with New York / Paid All arrival cds. Scarce and attractive
transatlantic cover. Scott 40, 41 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
390
397
)
398
399
)
GREECE (LEMNOS), 1912 cover, franked with Turkey 1pi blue
Mohammed V Tughra issue), and sent to Egypt one month after
the Greek liberation / occupation of the island. Stamp tied by
negative EΛΛAΣ / ΛEMNOΣ provisional cancel, with additional
strike alongside, and reverse shows ALEXANDRIA transit and
BIRKET EL GHAD arrival cds. A very rare cover, and perhaps
the only truly commercial item properly rated and sent abroad
during this period. Scott 154 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
)
GREECE-CanalZone, 1916, censored cover from the Canadian contingent in Salonika, sent “On Active Service”, with
“BASE ARMY POST” and triangular magenta “PASSED
CENSOR No 4045”; Canal Zone 10c postage due added, tied
by Cristobal machine cancel. Some light toning, otherwise Fine,
a very scarce censored cover to a most unusual destination
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
394
)
GREECE (CRETE)-Canada, 1907 cover, franked with 10 lep
King George issue, prepaying the soldiers concessionary rate
to Canada. Stamp tied by HPAKLEION cds., and front shows
scarce boxed CAMP POST OFFICE / CANDIA military cachet
of the British Forces on Crete. Reverse bears MONTREAL arrival cds. a scarce military rate cover from the British occupation
of Crete, sent to a most unusual destination. Scott 76 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
GREECE, 1906, two "Souvenir of Athens" postal cards,
franked with a complete set of the 1906 Olympic Games issue,
all tied by ATHENS / APOSTOLI c.d.s.'s. Rare and colorful
items, of exceptional quality. Scott 184-197 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
393
H
GREECE (CRETE), 1899, 1m black, 2m black and 1gr black,
set of three, o.g., hinge remnant, F.-V.F., rare, signed Stolow,
Herbert Bloch etc. Scott 32, 34. Scott 32, 34 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
GREECE-Germany, 1901 registered cover, franked with 5 lep
/ 1dr, 25 lep / 40 lep, 1dr / 5dr, and 2 dr / 10dr Olympic issue with
"AM" surcharges, all tied by AΘHNAI / 3 c.d.s.'s. Front shows
GRÈCE / ATHÈNES Registry label, and reverse bears BERLIN
arrival cds. Although philatelically inspired, a very rare and colorful usage of the high value surcharged stamps, usually found
on parcel post cards and money orders. Karamitsos
141,142,144,145 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
392
H/m
GREECE, 1861-1900, small group of better classics, mainly
Hermes Heads, also a few Olympic issues and 3 Ionian Islands.
Above average condition, nice cancels, generally F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
GREECE, 1881 (Sept.) domestic registered letter, franked
with two pairs of 10 lepta Large Hermes Heads of the cream paper issue, prepaying the 20 lepta ordinary letter rate, plus the
Registry fee. Stamps tied by ATAΛANTH c.d.s.'s, and front
shows Greek registry handstamp and Registration number. A
very scarce internal Registered letter. Scott 54 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
391
)
400
)
IONIAN ISLANDS-Belgium, 1841 cover from Corfu, showing
the large "Royal Arms" cachet of the British office, with manuscript "3" pence local prepayment indicated. Letter sent by British packet service to England, then forwarded to Belgium with a
3sh 10d debit. Total postage due of "59" decimes shown on
front, and reverse bears oval CORFU cds., red London transit,
red ANGLETERRE P. OSTEND Belgian entry, plus blue
BRUXELLES arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce cover from the
British office in Corfu, to a most unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
GREECE, 1940, National Youth Organization, complete set
on 6 different matching covers, neatly addressed and cancelled
“Athens-4 VIII-40”, Very Fine. Michel 427-446 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
67
Second Session
404
403
Ex 402
405
406
407
411
408
409
410
412
413
414
Ex 415
68
Europe and Colonies: Greece - Italian Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
407
)
LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1854-55 (Jan. 18) letter from Venice,
franked with 30 cent. brown, with mute cancel of Venice (S. P.
8). Arrival backstamp, Very Fine, with P.F. certificate. Scott 5
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
408
)
MODENA, 1852 (Dec. 12) letter to Livorno, franked with 10c.
and 15c., good margins, Dec. 31 backstamp, Very Fine.
Sassone 2a, 3; €1,200 (1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
409
401
IONIAN ISLANDS, 1860 (Mar. 23) letter from Cefalonia to
Santa Maura, franked with ½d orange and 1d blue, tied by (typical) pen cancel, Very Fine attractive, with 1979 Simmermacher
certificate. SG 1, 2; £6,500+ (9,420 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 6,000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
402
)
MODENA, 1852 (Sep. 13) folded letter from Casumaro to
Brescia, franked with 25c., with Finale cancel, good margins,
Sept. 22 backstamp, Very Fine. Sassone 4 (Photo).
Est. 100 CHF.
100 CHF
)
410
)
MODENA, 1854 (Oct. 31) folded letter from CARRARA to
Livorno, franked with 5c. and 10c., good margins, red Nov. 2
backstamp, Very Fine. Sassone 1, 2; €2,000 (2,380 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
IONIAN ISLANDS, 1828-65, 67 stampless letters, mounted
on pages, in one box. Nice range of cancels and destinations including Greece and Constantinople, generally F.-V.F., inspect
to appreciate (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
411
)
MODENA, 1859 (Dec. 17) folded letter from MODENA to Bologna, manuscript 'Campioni senza valore' (samples without
value), franked with 20c., ample to large margins, Very Fine,
signed E.Diena. Sassone 15a; €1,800 (2,150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
Italian States
403
412
)
LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 15c red, handmade paper,
large margins, tied by TRESCORRE 2-line cancel on an 1851
letter to Bergamo, Very Fine. Michel 3 X (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
404
413
)
)
414
LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 15c red, handmade paper,
large margins, tied by POLESELLA 2-line cancel on a folded letter sheet to Padova, Very Fine. Michel 3 X (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
406
)
PAPAL STATES, 1855 (Jul. 23) letter from Cento to Ferrara,
franked with pair ½ baj greenish gray, with all framelines intact,
SD cancel and matching Cento blue cds, same day arrival
backstamp, Very Fine. Sassone 1b (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1850, 30c brown, handmade paper,
tied by Verona double circle cancel on a folded letter sheet. Part
of back added, otherwise Very Fine. Michel 4 X (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
405
)
MODENA, 1859 (Dec. 30) printed circular from MODENA to
Venice, franked with 20c., large margins. Taxed at10 soldi on
arrival, Dec. 31 backstamp, Very Fine. Sassone 15; €1,800
(2,150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
PAPAL STATES, 1855 (Oct. 24) letter from Ancona to Brindisi, franked with 7 baj and 8 baj, the first cutting at top and the
second with margins but without full framelines. "Agenzia del
Lloyd Austriaco / Ancona" postmark and 7 grana tax. Age toning
in places, otherwise Fine. Sassone 8, 9 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
LOMBARDY-VENETIA, 1853 (Apr. 17) letter from Venice to
Curzola, franked with 5c. cutting at right, strip of 3 plus 10c.
black, making the 45 centesimi rate for the third Austrian zone,
sent via postal steamer. A Very fine cover to an uncommon destination, with scarce franking. Sassone 1, 2; €3,000 (3,580
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
415
)
PAPAL STATES, 1857-67, 10 letters, 8 to Italy, 1 to the United
States and 1 to Dublin. All are franked, some with valuable combination frankings, quality ranges fromV.G. to V.F., high catalog
value, inspection will prove worthwhile (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
69
Second Session
418
)
PAPAL STATES-Belgium, 1869 (Oct. 20) letter from
SUBIACO to Tubize, insufficiently franked with 40c. yellow (instead of the 50c. required by the N.G.U. Convention), con 40c.
giallo (S. 29). Numerous rating and transit postmarks, Fine, an
interesting usage. Sassone 29 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
419
416
)
PARMA, 1853 (Aug. 19) letter from PARMA to Modena,
franked with full margined strip of 3 of the l 5c. A rare franking, E.
Diena certificate. Sassone 1; €2,750 (3,280 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
PAPAL STATES-Australia, 1859 (Dec. 17) letter from Rome
to Sidney, New South Wales, the 56 baj double rate (for transport via British Mail) paid by 6 baj and 50 baj (slightly cut in). The
letter missed the British mail boat by one day. It arrived at Paris
Dec. 21, thence was forwarded to Southampton, where the
manuscript marking "Via Marseille" was noticed; it was re-sent
and arrived at Marseille the 22nd. Delayed by French port officials, it was embarked Jan. 20, 1860 on the P&O ship Vectis, arriving at Alexandria the 26th, the 27th at Suez aboard the Emeu
and arrived at Sidney the 14th of March. Several backstamps. A
fascinating cover, Fine, and a and very rare destination for the
Papal States (only a few covers are known, all from the same
correspondence). Sassone 7, 10 (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
420
STATO PONTIFICIO 1859. Lettera da Roma del 17 dicembre
1859 per Sidney, New South Wales, affrancata per il doppio
porto (7,5-15 gr.) di 56 bajocchi, tariffa necessaria per il
trasporto con i piroscafi postali inglesi, con 6 baj e 50 baj
leggermente corto in basso (S. 7, 10). La lettera ebbe la
sfortuna di giungere in ritardo di un giorno per la partenza
della nave inglese. Giunse infatti a Parigi il 21 dicembre per
essere inoltrata a Southampton, ma si accorsero che
l'indicazione manoscritta era 'Via di Marsiglia' e qui rispedita
e giunta il 22. Trattenuta dall'ufficio postale del porto
francese, fu imbarcata solo il 20 gennaio 1860 sul piroscafo
della P&O Vectis, giunse ad Alessandria il 26 e imbarcata il
27 a Suez sul piroscafo Emeu che giunse a Sidney il 14
marzo. Bolli di transito e arrivo al verso. Rara destinazione
dallo Stato Pontificio (solo pochissime lettere dello stesso
archivio), molto interessante.
422
)
PARMA, 1853 (Oct. 24) letter from PARMA to Piacenza,
franked with 5c. and 10c. (S. 1, 2), fresh and with nice margins,
with Oct. 25 arrival backstamp, Very Fine, signed A. D(iena).
Sassone 1, 2; €1,500 (1,790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
421
)
PARMA, 1857 (Dec. 11) letter from BORGO S.DONNINO to
Genova, franked with 5c. yellow 1st issue. and 25c. red 2nd issue, good margins (the 25c. with sheet margin), Very Fine,
signed E.Diena. Sassone 1, 8; €6,000 (7,160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
PARMA, 1858 (Feb. 9) letter from Parma to Genova, franked
with 5c. 1st Issue and 25c. 3rd Issue, each with full margins;
Feb. 11 arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a rare franking, signed
Colla. Sassone 1, 10 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
423
)
ROMAGNA, 1860 (Feb. 26) letter from FERRARA to Massa
Superiore (Rovigo), franked with 1 baj and 3 baj to make the 4
baj rate, taxed at 5 soldi on arrival. Stamps with margins touching and some tone spots, otherwise Fine, a scarce franking,
signed A. Diena. Sassone 2, 4; €7,500 (8,940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
424
)
SARDINIA, 1853 (Dec. 24) letter from ALBA to Torino,
franked with 20c. blue 1st Issue, grid of points cancel, Very Fine.
Sassone 2; €1,200 (1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
417
425
)
)
SARDINIA, 1859-63, 3 letters, one from Torino to Naples 1859
(May 13) franked with pair 5c. + 20c., enormous margins; one
from Genova to Civitavecchia 1863 (Jan. 9) franked with two
15c. (S.11), full margins; and one from Milano to Lyon, franked
with pair 15c. Lithographed (S.12) with April 18, 1863 cancel; on
Apr. 24 a Sardinia 10c. (touching at bottom) was added. A nice
lot, please inspect (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
PAPAL STATES-Spain, 1862 (Apr. 4) letter from Rome to
Malaga, franked with pair 7 baj and one 8 baj; Marseille transit
postmark, blue 4 reales Spanish tax, several backstamps including May arrival. A rare destination, Fine. Sassone 8, 9
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
70
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
417
418
420
421
419
422
423
424
Ex 425
427
426
426
)
427
SARDINIA-Lagos (West Africa), 1862 letter from San Pier
d'Arena, franked with 20c. and pair 40c., to make the 1 lira
closed mail rate via France to a ship of the African Steam Ship
Company departing from Liverpool. Stamps with clear to large
margins all around, several transit and backstamps. A very rare
destination, F.-V.F. Sassone 15E, 16D. Scott 12,13 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
SICILY, 1859 (June 27) letter from LEONFORTE to Syracuse, franked with 1gr. plate II and 2gr. plate I, each with full
margins, Very Fine. Sassone 4, 6; €1,250 (1,490 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
71
Second Session
Start CHF
428
H
Start CHF
430
TUSCANY, 1860, Provisional Govt., 3L ocher, unused with
full original gum (!), margins all around, cut little close at top and
at bottom right, vivid colour and truly post office fresh, a Very
Fine example of this popular rarity from Tuscany, signed
Asinelli, Emilio and Alberto Diena, Raybaudi and Sorani,
ex-Matteo Tosto collection (last shown in Monte Carlo "Rarities
of the World" in 2006 described as "the 3 Lire issued by the Provisional Government is one of the famous rarities of the World.
In mint and very fresh condition, with all four margins it is an absolutely exceptional item."), with 2003 Sorani (ha marginatura
completa da ogni lato ed e particolarmente fresco, di colore vivo
e ben conservato e pertanto l'ho firmato. Si tratta, molto
probabilmente, di uno dei migliori esemplari esistenti fra quelli
noti nuovi con gomma) and Raybaudi (Grande Rarita) certificates. Sassone 23a; €325,000 (387,620 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 50,000 - 75,000 CHF.
50,000 CHF
m
TUSCANY, 1860, Provisional Govt., 3L ocher, 3 large margins all around but cutting at bottom, V.G.,a great rarity,
Raybaudi and Donnini certificates. Sassone 23; €160,000
(190,830 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
TOSCANA 1860. Governo Provvisorio, 3 lire ocra giallo (S.
23), con tre ottimi margini ma corto in basso. Grande rarità.
(Cat. 160,000.- €). Cert. Raybaudi e Donnin.
431
)
TUSCANY, 1857 (Mar. 30) letter from MONTEPULCIANO to
Grosseto, franked with 1 crazia and two 6 cr.; one 6 cr. just cutting, otherw with clear to full margins, mute stampless-era cancels and "Per Consegna" postmark alongside (S.P. 10). A
scarce and interesting combination, F.-V.F. Sassone 43, 7d
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
This stamp is almost never found in unused and sound
condition, with original gum and beautiful color, such as the
Tosto example offered here. This is most probably one of the
best known unused examples with gum.
432
)
TUSCANY, 1857(Sept. 8) letter from Florence to Modena,
franked with 4 cr. green, 3 large margins all around, just touching at right; note characteristic rounding of top left frame line,
Fine. Sassone 14 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
433
)
ITALIAN STATES, 1790-1800, over 250 stampless letters,
from Lombardy-Venetia, Naples and Sicily, Papal States,
Tuscany etc., with interesting cancels, high retail value, worth
inspection.
Est. 500 - 1,000 CHF.
500 CHF
434
429
)
ITALIAN STATES, 1834-1851, 4 letters to Cattaro or Ragusa
in Dalmatia, including 1934 from Macarsca to Cattaro, 1842
Venice to Cattaro registered (very scarce in that period), 1846
Sebenico to Ragusa and 1851 Venice via Fiume to Ragusa, forwarded to Lusinpiccolo, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
m
TUSCANY, 1860, Provisional Govt., 3L ocher, light corner
cancels, clear margins, Fine, a great rarity, Raybaudi certificate.
Sassone 23; €160,000 (190,830 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 32,000 - 35,000 CHF.
32,000 CHF
TOSCANA 1860 Governo Provvisorio, 3 lire ocra giallo (S.
23), con buoni margini e leggeri annulli agli angoli. Grande
rarità in ottimo stato. (Cat. 160.000 €). Cert. Raybaudi.
435
HH
ITALY, 1862, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c yellow bister, o.g.,
never hinged, fresh, Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 1;
€8,250 (9,840 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
72
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
436
H
ITALY, 1862, Victor Emmanuel II, 10c yellow bister, o.g.,
lightly hinged, fresh, Fine, signed A. Diena, with his 1962 certificate. Sassone 1; €5,500 (6,560 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
431
437
mr
432
ITALY, 1922, Philatelic Congress complete, blocks of 4, neat
central Philatelic Congress postmarks, Very Fine, G.Bolaffi certificate. Sassone 123-126; €11,000 (13,120 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
435
438
436
mr
Ex 434
ITALY, 1922, Philatelic Congress complete, blocks of 4, plus
pair of 15c Victory, tied on letterhead of the Congress by Congress postmarks, F.-V.F., very rare, Caffaz certificate. Sassone
123-126, 121 (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
73
Second Session
439
HH
ITALY, 1923, Manzoni complete, o.g., never hinged, fresh colors, Very Fine, with 2006 Raybaudi certificate. Sassone
151-156 (S.29); €3,250 (3,880 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
443
m
ITALY, 1927, Volta, 20c. violet, color error, Cyrenaica cds,
Fine, Raybaudi certificate, very rare. Sassone 210A (Photo).
Est. 7,000 - 10,000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
Intended for use in the Italian Colonies, where it was regularly
issued with an overprint.
440
ITALIA 1928 Volta ERRORE violetto (S. 210A), con annullo
apposto in Cirenaica. Pochi esemplari noti con questa
particolarità. Cert. Raybaudi.
HHr
ITALY, 1923, Manzoni complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never
hinged, 5L high value well centered but light natural paper fold
on two, otherwise Very Fine, E.Diena certificate. Sassone
151-156; €14,500 (17,290 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
444
m
ITALY, 1929, Victor Emmanuel III, 1.75L deep brown, perf
13½, lightly cancelled, Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 242
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
ITALIA 1923 Manzoni, serie completa (S. 151-156), in blocchi
di quattro. Il 5 lire ben centrato ma con lieve piega naturale
della carta su due esemplari. (Cat. 14.500 €). Cert. E.Diena.
445
HHr
ITALY, 1934, Garibaldi complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 315-324, A32-38; €3,250 (3,880
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
446
HHr
ITALY, 1934, Military Valor Medal complete, blocks of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 366-376, A74-82; €3,100
(3,700 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
441
HHr
ITALY, 1923, Manzoni, 5 lire violet & black, imperf, block of 4,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Sorani certificate. Sassone 156d;
€12,000 (14,310 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
447
ITALIA 1923 Manzoni, 5 lire non dentellato (Sass 156d), in
blocco di quattro. Molto bello. (Cat. 12.000 €). Cert. Sorani.
442
HH
ITALY, 1922, B.L.P., 60c. carmine, type II lithographed surcharge, o.g., never hinged, fresh, about Fine, scarce, Raybaudi
certificate. Sassone 11; €5,500 (6,560 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
ITALY, 1926, St. Francis of Assisi, 1.25L, perf 13½, vertical
pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 196; €3,000 (3,580
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
ITALIA 1922 B.L.P. 60 cent. carminio con soprastampa
litogrfica del II tipo (S.11), . Molto fresco, raro. Cert. Raybaudi
74
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
439
448
HH
ITALY, 1922, B.L.P., 1L brown & green, type III overprint inverted. Molto raro, ben centrato. Cert. Raybaudi, o.g., never
hinged, well centered for this issue, Very Fine, quite scarce,
Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 12b (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
442
444
ITALIA 1922 B.L.P. 1 lira bruno e verde, INVERTED
overprint. con soprastampa litografica del II tipo capovolta
(S.12b). Molto raro, ben centrato. Cert. Raybaudi.
Ex 446
Ex 445
449
HH
ITALY, 1924-25, Advertizing Stamps, set complete, o.g.,
never hinged, typical centering, fresh colors, V.G.-Fine,
Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 1-19; €27,675 (33,010 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
ITALIA 1924/25 Pubblicitari, la serie completa (S.1/19),
centratura imperfetta. Gomma integra, freschi e rari. (Cat.
27.675 €). Cert. Raybaudi.
450
m
450
ITALY, 1924-25, Advertizing Stamps, set complete, used,
Raybaudi certificate for the high values. Sassone 1-19; €6,000
(7,160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
451
HH
ITALY, Airmail, 1933, North Atlantic Crossing, 6 different
triptych sets, including BORG, GIOR, LEON, LONG, PELL and
TEUC, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Sassone S.1509C//S.1509S;
€4,250 (5,070 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
451
75
Second Session
455
452
458
456
459
457
461
460
462
463
464
465
466
76
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
452
Start CHF
HHr
458
ITALY, Airmail, 1930, Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight, 7.70L, corner margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone
25 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
ITALY, Parcel Post, 1954, 1,000L ultramarine, complete pair,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 81; €4,500 (5,370 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
459
)
ITALY / SARDINIA, 1862 (Nov. 29) mixed franking letter from
Milan to Brooklyn, franked with Italy 40c. (S.3) and Sardinia
80c. (S.17D), carried by the Inman Line steamer Edinburgh,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
460
453
m
)
ITALY / SARDINIA, 1863 (Mar. 20) mixed franking letter from
Torino to Bruxelles, Belgium, 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
ITALY, Airmail, 1933, Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight,
5.25L+19.75L“I-NANN” and “I-BORG”, neat cancel, Very
Fine and choice, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 51L, 52D
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
ITALIA 1933 Posta Aerea, due trittici, uno sopr. 'I-Nann' e
l'altro 'I-Borg' (S. 51L-52D), usati. Perfetti e non comuni in
quessto stato. Cert. Raybaudi.
461
)
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 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
462
)
ITALY-USA, 1867 (Feb. 20) double rate letter from Palermo
to Boston, via France, franked with four 60c DLR (S. 21),
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
454
HH
463
ITALY, Airmail, 1933, Balbo Trans-Atlantic Return Flight,
5.25L+44.75L "I-Reca", unissued, o.g., never hinged, Fine,
very rare, Sorani and Raybaudi certificates. Sassone 53;
€63,000 (75,140 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 25,000 - 35,000 CHF.
25,000 CHF
ITALIA 1933 - 'Volo di Ritorno', trittico 'I-Reca' soprastampato
(S. 53). Splendido e raro.D (Cat. 63.000 €). Cert. Sorani e
Raybaudi.
455
464
HH
465
)
ITALY-Turkish Empire, 1869 (Sept. 28) mixed franking letter
fromVenice, via Trieste to Scutari, Albania, franked with Italy
60c., with Turkish 1868 1pi postage due added on arrival for the
messenger service to Antivari; Trieste backstamp, Fine, scarce
and attractive. Sassone 21 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
S
ITALY, Airmail Official, 1934, Rome-Mogadiscio Flight, 10L
"Coroncina", overprinted SAGGIO (Specimen), without
gum, Very Fine, quite scarce, Sorani certificate. Sassone 2
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
457
)
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). Minor perf fault on
one 69c, Fine, a rare franking. Sassone 17, 21, 22 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
ITALY, Airmail Official, 1933, Balbo Trans-Atlantic Flight,
5.25L+44.75L, o.g., never hinged, fresh, F.-V.F., Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 1; €6,300 (7,510 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
456
)
ITALY-Greece, 1869 (Sept. 18) letter from Catania to
Patrasso, franked with 20c strip of 3, short paid (rate via French
Mail was 80c), with Greek 2L and 20L added at destination.
Rare combination, Very Fine. Sassone 26 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
466
HH
)
ITALY-Turkish Empire, 1871 (Dec. 1) letter from Venice to
Scutari, Albania, franked with 60c, with Turkish 1870 20pa
postage due added (on the reverse) on arrival, for the messenger service to Antivari. A rare and attractive combination, Very
Fine. Sassone 21 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
ITALY, Parcel Post, 1954, 1,000L ultramarine, complete pair,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone
81; €4,500 (5,370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
77
Second Session
467
469
468
471
470
473
477
474
467
)
469
ITALY, 1872 (Dec. 27) folded letter sheet from Filadelfia to
Catanzaro, franked with 10c block of 4. A rare franking, Very
Fine. Sassone T17 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
468
)
ITALY-Germany, 1889 (Dec. 18) parcel receipt (Lire 1,25)
from Modena to Berlin, uprated with 50c; Chiasso transit postmark, Very Fine, scarce. Sassone 3 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
470
ITALY-Germany, 1885 (Sept. 24) parcel receipt from Brozzi
(FI) to Darmstadt, franked with 50c and 1.25L parcel post, Very
Fine, a rare usage of these high values. Sassone 3, 5; €6,500
(7,750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
ITALY-Turkey, 1903 cover to Constantinople, franked with
2c. (S. 69), with Austria 10pa on 5h postage due added on arrival (Scott J1), cancelled by rare"PORTO / PIASTRES / PARA"
to indicate the rate, Very Fine, a scarce combination (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
78
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
471
Start CHF
)
ITALY, 1923 (Dec. 6) registered express cover from Milano
to Bologna, franked with complete set of the Cassa Camicie
Nere + three March on Rome, F.-V.F., a scarce franking.
Sassone 147-149 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
475
)
ITALY-Iceland, 1933 (Jun. 2) Balbo Flight airmail cover from
Milano to Reykjavik, franked with "I-Reca" tryptich, all proper
postmarks and backstamps, F.-V.F., E.Diena certificate.
Sassone 51Q (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
472
ITALIA 1933 Crociera Aerea del Decennale, con trittico
'I-Reca' (S. 51Q), su busta da Milano del 2 giugno per
Reykjavik. Bolli speciali, di transito e arrivo al verso. Molto
bella. Cert. E.Diena.
)
ITALY-Germany, 1925 (Jan. 25) cover from Milano to
Eibenstock, franked with 1L "Columbia" advertizing stamp,
"Mess.Milano / Chiasso" cancel, F.-V.F., a rare single usage at
the correct rate going abroad, Avi certificate (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
ITALIA - PUBBLICITARI. 1925 Busta da Milano del
25/1/1925 per Eibenstock, Germania, affrancata con
francobollo pubblicitario da 1 lira 'Columbia', annullato col
bollo 'Mess.Milano / Chiasso'. Raro uso isolato in perfetta
tariffa per l'estero. Cert. Avi.
473
)
ITALY, 1926 (April) Amundsen-Ellsworth-Nobile Flight,
cover to England bearing Official Vignette with INVERTED
CENTER and violet 'NORGE' overprint on envelope from the
Transpolar Flight of the airship Norge and franked with Italy
1L25c Victor Emmanuel issue (Sc 88), prepaying the airmail letter rate to England. Stamp tied by CIAMPINO / (ROMA)
cds.,TRANSPOLARE
1926
/
AMUNDSEN-ELLSWORTH-NOBILE expedition cachet, plus
signature of a crew member. A beautiful and rare flight cover
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
474
476
ITALY-USA, 1933 (Jun. 10) Balbo Flight registered airmail
cover from Rome to Chicago, franked with "I-Napo" tryptich,
all proper postmarks; file fold at top, F.-V.F., B.P.A and Avi certificates. Sassone 52M (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
ITALIA 1933 - Crociera Aerea del Decennale, con trittico
'I-Napo' (S. 52M), su busta da Roma del 10 giugno per
Chicago. Bolli speciali, di transito e arrivo al verso, busta
piegato in alto & basso. Cert. B.P.A e Avi.
)
ITALY-Germany, 1931 (Oct. 29) airmail express cover from
Milano, franked with 1.70L and 9L Virgil airmail plus 2.50L express stamp, F.-V.F., rare. Sassone A23-A24, 253, E14 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
)
477
)
ITALY-Germany, 1934 (Apr. 3) registered airmail money letter from Milano, affrancata 50c Fiume 10th Anniv. airmail, 75c
March on Rome and2.25L airmail express. A scarce franking,
Very Fine. Sassone A61 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1,500 CHF
79
Second Session
478
)
ITALIAN AREA, 1850's-1960's, accumulation of over 500
covers or cards, in one box. Includes Italian States (with and
without stamps), Italian Kingdom and some Italian Republic,
Italian Occupations and Foreign Occupations of Italy, Italian Offices Abroad, Italian Colonies and a few Vatican. Wide range of
frankings, usages, destinations, generally F.-V.F., inspection
will prove worthwhile (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
482
SHHr
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, 1944, 4 different overprint essays made at Rome, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine,
extremely rare, 1950 Bolaffi certificate. Sassone €87,500
(104,360 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 20,000 - 30,000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
ITALIA REPUBBLICA SOCIALE 1944 Saggi, soprastampe
effettuate a Roma di tipo diverso, quattro valori (S.P1/P4), in
perfetti blocchi di quattro. Grande rarità. (Cat. 87.500 €). Cert.
G.Bolaffi (1950).
479
H
ITALIAN AREA, 1852-2000, attractive collection of mint and
used, in one hingeless album + 2 stock books + 2 mint sheet
files (of modern issues). There are a few Italian States, modest
19th century mostly used, then extensive 20th century mainly
mint. Note 1901-22 Floreale series mint nearly complete, most
issues nearly complete from about 1920 including the better
commemorative sets (1923 Manzoni mint never hinged),
post-war issues apparently complete for the period (note the
Gronchi Rosa), also numerous back-of-the-book including publicity tabs, parcel post and postage due; plus some post offices
abroad, A.M.G., Italian World War 2 Occupations, 1933 and
1934 Airmail Officials and more. A lovely collection with only a
few faults, F.-V.F. with much mint never hinged, a great lot for the
serious Italian collector or dealer. Michel €12,000 ++ (14,310
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
480
483
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, 1944, 20c carmine, surcharge
error, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed Oliva.
Sassone 495/A; €4,500 (5,370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
ITALIAN AREA, 1852-1863, 8 letters, including 5 Lombardy-Venetia, 1 Papal States, and 2 early Kingdom. Domestic
usages with a variety of single frankings, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
481
HHr
ITALIA REPUBBLICA SOCIALE 1944 Errore di soprastampa
su 20c. (S.495/A), in blocco di quattro bdf in alto. Splendido.
(Cat. 4.500 €). Oliva.
H/m
Italy - World War I Occupations
ITALIAN AREA, 1874-1945, collection and accumulation of
mint and used, in an album and a stock book. Mostly 20th century issues, including Italian Kingdom, Italian Social Republic,
Aegean Islands and most of the colonies. Many hundreds of
stamps, with useful range of singles, part sets and sets; better
items scattered throughout. Mixed condition, majority F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
484
HH
ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC, Postage Dues, 1944, overprinted set complete, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone
60-72; €700 (840 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
80
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
485
)
POLISH CORPS IN ITALY, 1946 (Nov 11), Great Britain 3d.
green registered postal stationery envelope, up-rated with
Monte Cassino values (4) all tied by "Poczta Polowa-129" FPO
c.d.s.'s with superb framed registration cachet below, addressed to Polish Forces 292 (Middle East Syria). Reverse with
"Poczta Polowa-101" FPO transit c.d.s.'s (Egypt). Unusual and
very scarce. Est. 250 - 300 CHF (Photo).
Est. 250 CHF.
250 CHF
Italy - Acquisitions After World
War I
486
Ex 478
(H)
ITALY (AUSTRO HUNGARIAN CITY POST), 1918, unissued
complete set of 72 values, overprinted with 18 different Italian
city names & values, without gum, Very Fine, rarely offered.
Sassone C. 1; €1,850 (2,210 CHF). Michel I-IV €1,100 (1,310
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Listed in Michel Austria Specialized 2011 edition on page 526,
in Sassone 2012 edition, volume 1 on page 554.
487
H
ITALY (AUSTRIAN OCCUPATION), 1918-19, collection,
stockbook con centinaia di francobolli anche importanti serie.
Notato recapito autorizzato (S. C1 ' tre serie con cert.); Trento e
Trieste segnatasse anche in blocchi; grandi blocchi es. Venezia
Giulia. Oltre 20.000 € value. Catalogo, interessante, da
esaminare. Est. 2,500 ' 3,000 CHF.
Est. 2,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
488
Ex 480
)
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF TRENTINO, 1920 (May 4) overprinted parcel receipt from St. Ulrich to Switzerland,
uprated by four unoverprinted Italian definitives; light vertical
file fold in the center, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Ex 484
485
Ex 486
489
m
FIUME, 1918, Hungary 10f red with FIUME overprint inverted, neat cds, Very Fine, with 1996 Sorani certificate.
Sassone 8 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
488
81
Second Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
496
490
s
FIUME, 1918, Hungary 10f red with FIUME overprint, tied on
piece by neat cds, Very Fine, with 1996 Sorani and 2010 Avi
certificates. Sassone 8 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
491
ITALIA Occupazione d'Albania 1940 Francobolli d'Italia in
colori diversi soprastampati 'Regno d'Albania, non emessi
(S.12/15), in splendidi blocchi di quattro. Molto rari in questo
stato. (Cat. 20.000 €). Cert. Avi-SBPV.
H
497
FIUME, Postage Due, 1918-19, “FIUME” overprint (type IV)
on Hungary 12f green & black, o.g., lightly hinged, signed,
with 1995 Sorani certificate. Sassone A2/I-IV (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
492
s
498
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LJUBLJANA, 1941, Overprints
on Jugoslavia issues, 25p-20d complete, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine, each signed several times. Sassone 42-56; €6,000
(7,160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Italian Occupations During World
War II
499
HH
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LJUBLJANA, Airmail, 1941,
overprinted 40d green, missing “i” in “Sloveni”, in horizontal pair with normal, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2007
Caffaz certificate. Sassone 9b (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
FIUME, Postage Due, 1918-19, “FIUME” overprint (type II)
on Hungary 20f green & red, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.,
signed, with 1993 Sorani certificate. Sassone 11/I (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
494
)
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF ALBANIA, 1943 airmail cover
from Scutari to Germany, franked with Albania 15q red and
30q purple, tied by SHKODER-TREG cds., with additional
strike alongside. Front shows red framed POSTE AJRORE /
PAR AVION handstamp plus Censor rape and sea. Scott 315,
317 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
FIUME, Postage Dues, 1918-1919, Hungarian 15f and 30f
with FIUME overprints, each tied on piece by neat cancel, Extremely Fine, 30f with 2005 Sorani certificate. Sassone 11, 12
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
493
HHr
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF ALBANIA, 1940, overprinted set
complete, unissued, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine,
scarce so nice, Avi-SBPV certificate. Sassone 12-15; €20,000
(23,850 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
)
FIUME, 1918-21, 106 letters or cards, including postal stationery entires, registered, postage due and interesting frankings.
A nice lot for the Fiume specialist, worth careful inspection.
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
495
H
ITALIAN WORLD WAR II OCCUPATIONS, 1941, stock book
of sets and singles, including Lubiana, Corfu, Cattaro,
Aegean, Zara and Ionian Islands, with some German Occupations as well. Included are 10 important stamps with certificates.
A valuable lot worthy of careful attention, generally F.-V.F.
Sassone €68,000 (81,100 CHF).
Est. 8,500 - 10,000 CHF.
8,500 CHF
500
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF LJUBLJANA, 1941, extensive
mint collection, 79 stamps, all are in complete sets, several
with certificates, all o.g., never hinged, pristine, Very Fine.
Sassone €14,525 (17,320 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 6,000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
82
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
501
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF MONTENEGRO, 1942, 25p black
and 2d lilac rose, red overprints, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, signed. Sassone 49, 52; €4,100 (4,890 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Italian Offices in the Levant
497
502
s
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF YUGOSLAVIA, 1941, local overprint issue for Ugliano Island, complete set of 19 values,
each tied by Preko bilingual cancels on small piece, Very Fine,
each with Caffaz certificate (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
493
Ex 498
The issue was authorized by the military commander whose
forces disembarked on the island (located near Zara / Zadar in
southern Croatia) but was not authorized by the postal
authorities.
503
HH
ITALIAN OCCUPATION OF YUGOSLAVIA, 1941-1942, mint
collection, on stock cards. Includes Lubiana, Montenegro and
Slovenia, all o.g., never hinged, generally F.-V.F., some signed.
Sassone €6,000+ (7,160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
499
Ex 491
501
Ex 503
492
83
Second Session
508
504
)
ITALIAN LEVANT, 1875 (Dec. 26) postage dur cover from Alexandria, Egypt to Tunis, carried by British steamer to Brindisi, arriving Dec.l 30, then carried by closed mail to Cagliari.
Carried by steamer Lombardia Jan. 2, 1876 (direct mail service
between Alexandria and Tunis was introduded only the following year). On arrival at Tunis, Jan. 3, it was taxed at 80 centesimi
(double rate) with pair 40c. postage due (S. 8) added. A rare usage, F.-V.F., signed Sorani, with Colla certificate (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
ITALIAN LEVANT, 1863 (Nov. 1) letter from Alexandria,
Egypt to Genova, franked with Levant 60c. plus Sardinia 10c
(two) and 40c, boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI postmark, carried by Compagnia Adriatico Orientale steamer Brindisi, with Ancona Nov. 12 transit and Genova Nov. 12 arrival
backstamp. Side flap missing, a rare franking, F.-V.F., signed
(Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
ITALIA - UFFICI NEL LEVANTE 1863. Lettera da
Alessandria d'Egitto del 6/11/1863 per Genova, affrancata
per 60c., in tariffa primo porto, con due es. del 10c. e uno da
40c. di Sardegna (S. 14E-16F), annullati col bollo in cartella
'Piroscafi Postali Italiani' apposto in partenza e a lato timbro
di Alessandria in nero, laterali mancanti, viaggiata col vapore
Brindisi della Compagnia Adriatico Orientale, bollo in transito
di Ancona del 12 novembre e di arrivo a Genova del 12
apposti al verso. Eccellente qualità, rara affrancatura.
505
ITALIA - UFFICI NEL LEVANTE 1875 Busta in porto
assegnato da Alessandria d'Egitto del 26 dicembre 1875 per
Tunisi, viaggiata con i vapori inglesi a Brindisi dove giunse il
30 dicembre. Da qui fu inviata, in valigia chiusa, a Cagliari e
quindi imbarcata sul vapore Lombardia il 2 gennaio 1876 (i
servizi marittimi diretti tra Alessandria d'Egitto e Tunisi furono
introdotti solo l'anno dopo). All'arrivo a Tunisi, il 3 gennaio, fu
tassata per 80 centesimi, al doppio della tariffa in vigore, con
coppia del 40c. segnatasse (S. 8). Rara, in ottimo stato.
Sorani, Cert. Colla.
)
509
ITALIAN LEVANT, 1869-1870, two letters, including 1869 letter from Messina to Constantinople and 1870 letter sheet from
Venice to Scutari in Albania with additional Turkish franking,
F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
506
)
)
ITALIAN LEVANT, 1876 (Apr. 13) printed circular from Alexandria, Egypt to Milano, franked with 5c. "Estero" (S. 3), with
numeral "234" cancel, carried by British steamer Baroda to
Brindisi; Apr. 21 backstamp. A scarce franking, F.-V.F. Sassone
3 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
ITALIAN LEVANT, 1873 (May 21) letter from Tunis to
Livorno, franked with 10c. "Estero" strip of 3, with numeral
"235" cancel, "coi Postali Italiani" handstamp added at Cagliari;
Cagliari and Livorno backstamps. Carried by Rubattino Company steamer Moncalieri, Very Fine and scarce, signed
Em.Diena (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
510
507
511
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN ALBANIA, 1918 card sent to Parma,
franked with 10c. tied by small circle rubber cachet
"COMMANDO DEL PORTO - SANTIQUARANTA" in red, and
bearing ' VERIFICATO PER CENSURA' double line cache in violet. RARE (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
())
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CONSTANTINOPLE, Postage Due,
1922, 2L blue & magenta, o.g., excellent color, Fine, an attractive example of this scarce stamp, signed E. Diena, with his
1994 certificate. Sassone 5; €2,000 (2,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
ITALIAN LEVANT, 1874 (Jan. 26) postage due cover front
from Taranto to Alexandria, Egypt, bearing Levant 60c postage due. Carried by English steamer Simla from Brindisi,
F.-V.F., E. Diena certificate. Sassone 10 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
84
Europe and Colonies: Italian Area
Start CHF
506
512
HHr
ITALIAN OFFICES IN JANINA, 1909-11, surcharged set
complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, rare this
choice. Sassone €5,000 (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
ITALIA - UFFICI IN JANINA 1909/11 - Francobolli d'Italia
soprastampati con nuovo valore (S.1/8), in blocchi di quattro.
Molto rari in questo stato. (Cat. 5.000 €).
509
511
513
HHr
507
ITALIAN OFFICES IN JERUSALEM, 1909-11, surcharged
set complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, 20p on 5L about
1/3 separated, F.-V.F. set. Sassone 1-8; €17,600 (20,990 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
ITALIA - UFFICI IN GERUSALEMME 1909/11 Francobolli
d'Italia soprastampati con nuovo valore (S.1/8), in blocchi di
quattro. Il valore da 20p. Su 5 lire leggermente aperto per 1 /
3. (Cat. 17.600 €).
For Italian Offices in China, please see lots 1380-1400.
510
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Italian Colonies
514
HHr
ITALIAN OFFICES IN SALONIKA, 1909-11, surcharged set
complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Fine (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
515
)
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+ (3,580 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
516
517
HHr
ITALIAN COLONIES, 1934, Soccer Championship complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 16/50
+ A31/A37; €8,000 (9,540 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
518
HHr
ITALIAN COLONIES, 1924, Manzoni issue complete, all four
colonies, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Bottacchi
certificate for the 5L (Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 1,000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
COLONIE ITALIANE, giri coloniali 1924 Manzoni, il giro
completo delle quattro Colonie dell'emissione in perfetti
blocchi di quattro (Cat. 33.000 €). Cert. Bottacchi per i 5 lire.
HHr
ITALIAN COLONIES, Airmail Officials, 1934, Rome-Mogadiscio Flight complete, all four colonies, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine, extremely rare, G.Bolaffi certificate. Sassone €114,000 (135,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 35,000 - 50,000 CHF.
35,000 CHF
COLONIE ITALIANE, giri coloniali 1934 'Servizio di Stato ' Volo Roma-Mogadiscio', il giro completo delle quattro Colonie in
perfetti blocchi di quattro. Splendidi e rari. (Cat. 114.000 €). Cert. G.Bolaffi.
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519
SHH
ITALIAN
COLONIES,
Airmail
Officials,
1934,
Rome-Mogadiscio Flight complete, overprinted SAGGIO
(Specimen), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and very rare,
Raybaudi and E.Diena certificates (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
514
COLONIE ITALIANE 1934 Servizio aereo, 'Coroncine', il giro
dei quattro valori con soprastampa 'SAGGIO'.Molto rari, in
ottimo stato- Cert. Raybaudi e E.Diena.
520
H
ITALIAN COLONIES, OCCUPATIONS & OFFICES ABROAD,
1907-54, large stock, with hundreds of sets, singles and large
blocks, from Italian Occupation of Albania, Levant, AMG-VG,
Trieste A, Campione, Polish Corps, Italian Colonies, British Occupations (MEF), independent Libya, etc. A diverse and valuable lot, with several certificates, worthy of careful examination.
Sassone €190,000+ (226,610 CHF).
Est. 25,000 CHF.
25,000 CHF
521
)
ITALIAN COLONIES, 1911-55, group of 200 letters or cards,
in two stockbooks, including Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia,
etc., with interesting frankings and cancels. An excellent lot for
the serious postal historian.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
522
515
516
)
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1930, Hydrological Congress complete, on cover from Rhodes (Sept. 26) to Milano, Very Fine,
signed G.Bolaffi, Raybaudi. Sassone 12-20 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
EGEO 1930 Congresso Idrologico soprastampato, serie di
nove valori (S. 12/20), su busta da Rodi del 26 settembre per
Milano. Non comune, molto bella. G.Bolaffi, Raybaudi.
87
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523
)
525
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1943, "Pro Assistenza Egeo" complete, used on cover, including the first 8 values and the rare 5L
+ 5L unwatermarked perf 11. A beautiful item, Very Fine, signed
A. Diena, with Colla certificate. Sassone 118-124, 125A;
€43,750 (52,180 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 12,500 - 15,000 CHF.
12,500 CHF
AEGEAN ISLANDS, Airmail, 1933, Balbo North Atlantic
Flight, 5.25 + 19.75L, used on June 7, 1933 registered cover
from Rhodes to Reykjavik, with all proper postmarks, only 595
covers were carried. Sassone 28 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
EGEO 1933 Crociera del Decennale, raccomandata da Rodi
del 7 giugno 1933 per Reykjavik, affrancata con trittico
soprastampato Isole Italiane dell'Egeo da lire 5,25 + 19,75 (S.
28). Bolli speciali, di transito e arrivo al verso. (Longhi
33SBc). Non comune, 595 trasportati.
Only 20 examples of the 5L + 5L are known, and this is
considered one of the finest.
EGEO--Occup. Tedesca 1943 ' Pro Assistenza Egeo, busta
affrancata con i primi otto valori (S. 118 / 124) e con il raro 5
lire + 5 lire senza filigrana dent. 11 (S. 125A). Sono noti solo
20 esemplari di questo raro francobollo e questo offerto à
considerato uno dei pià belli. (Cat. 43.750 €). A.D., Cert.
Colla.
526
)
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1912-41, 88 covers, cards or cover
fronts, franked with issues for the Dodecannese and the general issues. Note a cover franked with German Occupation of
the Aegean Sassone 2, also interesting examples of rates and
cancels. High catalog value, worthy of careful examination.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
527
524
)
)
CYRENAICA, 1933, Balbo North Atlantic Flight, 19.75L,
used with other values on June 10, 1933 registered cover from
Bengazi to Londonderry (Longhi 33Saeb), all proper postmarks, F.-V.F. and very rare, E.Diena, Longhi certificates, one of
only 7 covers carried from Bengazi to this destination. Sassone
26- P.A. 11-18; €6,000 (7,160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
CIRENAICA 1933 Crociera Nord Atlantica, raccomandata da
Bengasi del 10 giugno 1933 per Londonderry, affrancata con
'Pittorica' da 25c., P.A da 5 lire e da 19,75 (S. 26- P.A.
11-18). Bollo speciale della Crociera, al verso di transito e
arrivo. (Longhi 33Saeb). Uno dei sei aerogrammi trasportati
da Bengasi con questa destinazione. Molto rara. (S. 6.000 €).
Cert. E.Diena, Longhi.
AEGEAN ISLANDS, Airmail, 1933, Zeppelin Flight complete, used on Italy Flight cover from Rhodes (Mar. 23) to Florence, with all proper postmarks, Very Fine, Cilio certificate
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
EGEO 1933 Crociera Zeppelin, busta da Rodi del 23 marzo
per Firenze, affrancata con la serie completa Zeppelin e con
due valori Supplementari (S. 22 / 27). Bolli speciali del volo,
al verso di transito e arrivo. Molto bella, Cert. Cilio.
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528
)
CYRENAICA, 1933 Zeppelin Flight complete, used on May
29 registered Italy Flight cover from Tripoli to Germany, with all
proper postmarks, Very Fine, Cilio and Körber certificates.
Sassone 12-17 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
CIRENAICA 1933 Zeppelin, serie completa (S. 12/17), su
raccomandata da Tripoli del 29 maggio per la Germania,
annullo speciale in azzurro e bolli di transito di Roma, di
Friedrichshafen e di Lorch al verso. Molto bella, non comune.
Cert. Cilio e Koerber.
529
)
CYRENAICA (Autonomous Region)-USA, 1950 (July 22)
cover from Bengazi to New York, franked with 1m, 2m, 3m,
4m and twol 5m., making the correct rate via surface to the
United States, valid only for a brief period (Jan. 1950-Dec.
1951), Very Fine, an attractive and scarce cover. Sassone 1-5
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
530
527
)
CYRENAICA (Kingdom of Libya)-USA, 1952 (Mar. 27) cover
from Derna to New York, franked with two 1m, two 5m. and
one 20m., making the correct 32m. airmail rate to the United
States; Bengazi backstamp. A scarce usage - the rate was valid
only for 112 days (Dec. 24, 1951-April 14, 1952), Very Fine, high
catalog value. Sassone 1, 5, 9 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
528
529
531
HHr
ERITREA, 1893, Umberto I, 5L carmine & blue, in blocco di
quattro. Ben centrato, molto bello e raro in questo stato. (Cat.
15.200 €). Certt. G. Bottacchi, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, well
centered, Very Fine, scarce this nice, Bottacchi certificate.
Sassone 11; €15,200 (18,130 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
ERITREA 1893 Umberto I, 5 lire carminio (S.11), in blocco di
quattro. Ben centrato, molto bello e raro in questo stato. (Cat.
15.200 €). Certt. G. Bottacchi.
530
89
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532
HHr
ERITREA, Parcel Post, 1937, 10c blue, block of 4, o.g., never
hinged, well centered, Very Fine, a great rarity in such choice
condition, Colla certificate. Sassone 22; €72,500 (86,470 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 20,000 - 30,000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
ERITREA 1937 Pacchi Postali, 10c. azzurro (S. 22), in blocco
di quattro ben centrato. Grande rarità in perfetto stato. (Cat.
72.500 €). Cert. Colla.
533
537
)
ERITREA-Argentina, 1923 (Jan. 2) registered cover from
ASMARA to Buenos Aires, franked with two 1L on 10a. s, Naples and Buenos Aires backstamps. An uncommon franking
and a rare destination, F.-V.F. Sassone 60 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
534
SOMALIA 1934 'ogadiscio aerogramma raccomandato,
affrancato con due esemplari del fr. di P.A. soprastampato
'11 NOV. 1934-XII-Servizio Aereo Speciale' (S. Somalia S.A2), annullati col bollo della R. Nave Gorizia il giorno 11
novembre. Francobolli di Egitto ed etichetta 'Via Aerea'. Bolli
al verso di transito e arrivo. Molto rara, in ottimo stato.
(Longhi 34Pqi).Sass. cat.€ 20,000. Cert. Raybaudi.
H
ITALIAN SOMALILAND, 1905, 15c on 5a orange and 40c on
10a lilac, o.g., fresh, F.-V.F., signed A.Diena, Sorani, with 2010
Sorani certificate. Sassone 8, 9; €5,500 (6,560 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
535
)
ITALIAN SOMALILAND, 1934 mixed franking registered airmail cover from Mogadiscio to Rome, franked with two Special Air Service airmails (S. A-2), tied by Gorizia cancel, two
Egyptian airmails alongside, transit and arrival backstamps,
F.-V.F., very rare, Raybaudi certificate. Longhi 34Pqi. Sassone
€20,000 (23,850 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 7,500 - 10,000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
HH
ITALIAN SOMALILAND, Airmail, 1934, 25c. overprinted
"Servizio Speciale" (Special Service), o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine, scarce, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 2; €6,500
(7,750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
536
HH
ITALIAN SOMALILAND, Parcel Post, 1923, 50c-4L complete, unissued, o.g., never hinged, very fresh, Fine, signed
Raybaudi with his 1997 certificate, and signed Sorani with his
2010 certificate. Sassone 10-14; €4,000 (4,770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
538
HHr
LIBYA, 1937, Pictorial Issue, 5L and 10L high values,
unwatermarked, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, extremely rare in such choice condition, Bottacchi certificate.
Sassone 144-145; €37,250 (44,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
LIBIA- 1937 - "Pitorica", Lire 5 e 10, senza filigrana, in
splendidi blocchi di quattro (S. 144/145). Rarissimi in questo
stato. (Cat. 37.250 €). Cert. Bottacchi.
Please send your bids early
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539
m
LIBYA, Postage Due, 1930, 40c orange & black, o.g., never
hinged, fresh color, well centered for this issue, Very Fine, quite
scarce, signed Sorani, with his 1994 certificate. Sassone 11A;
€12,000 (14,310 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
533
LIBIA, Segnatasse, 1930, 40c. orancio e nero (S. 11A),
gomma integrale, molto fresco e ben centrato, splendido e
raro, certificato Sorani. Cat. 12 000 €
534
540
HH
OLTRE JUBA, 1925, King's Jubilee, 60c carmine, perf 13½,
o.g., never hinged, fresh and well centered, Very Fine, a choice
example of this rare stamp, Fiecchi and Colla certificates.
Sassone 21; €19,500 (23,260 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
535
OLTRE GIUBA 1925 Giubileo, 60c. Con dentellatura 13½ (S.
21), fresco e ben centrato. Molto raro. Cert. Fiecchi e Colla
(Cat. 19.500 €).
541
H
TRIPOLITANIA, 1925, King's Jubilee, 1.25L blue, perf 11,
o.g., Fine, signed A. Diena, Sorani. Sassone 25; €2,200 (2,620
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
536
541
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544
542
)
)
TRIPOLITANIA, 1934, Circuit of the Oases complete, used
on 1934 (May 14) airmail cover from Tripoli to Paris, Very Fine,
E.Diena certificate. Longhi 34Coa. Sassone 34 / 38 + P.A.E. 39 /
40 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
TRIPOLITANIA, Airmail Official, 1934, 25L + 2L overprinted,
used on 1934 (Nov. 11) Colonial Ministry cover from Tripoli to
Mogadiscio (Longhi 34Ppd), with special Tobruk Nov. 9 and
Mogadiscio Nov. 11 special cancels on the reverse, Very Fine,
signed E.Diena (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
TRIPOLITANIA 1934 Circuito delle Oasi, aerogramma
raccomandato da Tripoli del 14 maggio 1934 per Parigi,
affrancato con la serie completa (S. 34/38 + P.A.E. 39/40) ed
altri valori di Libia. (Longhi 34Coa). Molto bella, Cert.
E.Diena.
TRIPOLITANIA 1934 Servizio di Stato, Lire 25 + 2
soprastampato (S. 1), su busta del Ministero delle Colonie,
da Tripoli del 6.11.34 per Mogadiscio. Bolli speciali al verso
di Tobruk del 9 e di Mogadiscio dell'11 novembre. (Longhi
34Ppd). In perfetto Stato, firmata 'E.Diena.
San Marino
543
)
TRIPOLITANIA, Airmail, 1933, Balbo North Atlantic Flight,
44.75L, used on 1933 (June 7) registered airmail cover from Tripoli to Chicago, with transit and arrival backstamps, Very Fine,
only 100 covers carried (Longhi 33Sadg). Sassone 28 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
545
HH/Hr
SAN MARINO, 1894, 1L ultramarine, block of 4, o.g., all never
hinged except one, Fine, very rare, with 1962 A. Diena certificate. Sassone 31; €22,000 (26,240 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 10,000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
TRIPOLITANIA 1933 Crociera Nord Atlantica, raccomandata
aerea da Tripoli del 7 giugno 1933 per Chicago, affrancata
con francobolli di Libia e dal fr. della Crociera da 19,75 lire
(S. 28). 100 aerogrammi trasportati. (Longhi 33Sadg). Bolli di
transito e di arrivo al verso.
SAN MARINO 1894 1 Lira oltremare (S. 31), splendido
blocco di quattro, solo un esemplare con leggera t.l. gli altri
integri. Molto rara. (Cat. 22.000). Cert. A.Diena (1962).
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546
HHr
SAN MARINO, 1905, 15c on 20c brown orange, block of 30,
o.g., never hinged, most are exceptionally well centered for this
very difficult issue, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, only 68,000 issued. Sassone 46 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
546
548
547
HHr
SAN MARINO, 1933, Philatelic Congress complete, blocks
of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Bolaffi certificate. Sassone
176-179 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
SAN MARINO 1933 Convegno Filatelico (S. 176/179), serie
di quattro valori in splendidi blocchi di quattro, tutti bdf in
basso. Cert. G.Bolaffi. Est. 2.000 - 2.500 CHF.
548
HH
SAN MARINO, Airmail, 1931, Zeppelin set complete, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Sassone 11-16 (S.2); €600 (720 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
549
549
HHr
SAN MARINO, Airmail, 1933, Zeppelin set complete, blocks
of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, Bolaffi certificate. Sassone
11-16 (S.2) (Photo).
Est. 700 - 1,000 CHF.
700 CHF
We are accepting consignments for
our autumn sale
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552
550
)
SAN MARINO, 1926 (June 14) cover from San Marino to
Borgo (San Marino), franked with 15c (short paid by 5c). On arrival at Borgo a 10c. postage due with inverted center was
added, F.-V.F., scarce. Sassone 109, 20a. Scott 49, J20a
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
SAN MARINO, Souvenir Sheet, 1951, 1000L Airplane &
Flag, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, one of the key San Marino
souvenir sheet rarities. Sassone 13; €14,000 (16,700 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
SAN MARINO 1926. Busta da San Marino del 14 /6/1926 per
Borgo (San Marino), affrancata con 15c. (S. 109) in difetto di
tariffa di 5 centesimi. All'arrivo a Borgo il giorno dopo, fu
tassata al doppio della cifra mancante col segnatasse da 10c.
con la cifra capovolta (S.20a). Molto rara.
553
)
SAN MARINO, Airmail, 1933, Zeppelin set complete, used
on Italy Flight cover (May 27) to Macerata, with all proper postmarks, F.-V.F., Sorani certificate. Sassone 11/16; €5,750 (6,860
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
551
HH
SAN MARINO 1933 Crociera Zeppelin (S. 11/16), busta da
San Marino del 27 maggio per Macerata, affrancata con la
serie completa Zeppelin (S. 11/16) e tre valori aggiuntivi. Bolli
speciali della Crociere e di transito e arrivo al verso. Molto
bella. (Cat. 5.750 €). Cert. Sorani.
SAN MARINO, Postage Dues, 1925, three values with surcharge in black and three in red, unissued, o.g., never
hinged, F.-V.F. and very rare, Bolaffii certificate. Sassone
2A/34A + 32B/34/B; €19,000 (22,660 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
554
SAN MARINO 1925 Segnatasse, non emessi, tre valori con
la soprastampa in nero e tre in rosso (S. 32A/34A +
32B/34/B). Molto rari. (Cat. 19.000 €). Cert. Bolaffi.
HH
SAN MARINO, 1944-1965, group of souvenir sheets and
miniature sheets, 21 different, including many of the better airmail sheets including U.P.U., o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.
Sassone €16,000+ (19,080 CHF).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
94
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Vatican
Start CHF
558
HHr
VATICAN, 1945, Papal Arms, 20c on 5c. green, surcharge
inverted, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, signed Raybaudi, only
100 known. Sassone 102aa; €5,200 (6,200 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
559
m
VATICAN, Airmail, 1958, St. Peter's Basilica, 500L green &
blue green, perf 14, lightly cancelled, F.-V.F., scarce, Caffaz.
Sassone 33/I; €3,750 (4,470 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
555
HHr
VATICAN, 1933, Holy Year complete, imperf, blocks of 4, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine and very rare, Raybaudi certificate.
Sassone 15a-18a; €60,000 (71,560 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 7,000 - 8,000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
560
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO 1933 Anno Santo, serie di quattro
valori non dentellati (S. 15a/18a), in blocchi di quattro. Molto
rari. (Cat. 60.000 €). Cert. Raybaudi.
)
VATICAN-France, 1935 (May 13) registered cover, franked
with a complete set of the Provisional overprints and two express stamps, Very Fine, scarce. Sassone 35-40, E3-4 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO 1935 Raccomandata dalla Città del
Vaticano del 13 maggio per la Francia, affrancata con la serie
completa della Provvisoria (S. 35 / 40) e due valori espresssi
(S. E3-E4). Non comune e molto bella.
556
HHr
VATICAN, 1934, Provisional Surcharges, 40c-3.70L complete, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, A.Diena and
G.Bolaffi certificates. Sassone 35-40; €17,500 (20,870 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 1,000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
559
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO 1934 - 'Provvisoria', serie di sei valori
(S. 35/40), in splendidi blocchi di quattro con bdf. Molto bella.
(Cat. 17.500 €). Cert. A.Diena e G.Bolaffi.
557
HH
558
VATICAN, 1934, Provisional Surcharges, 1st printing,
40c-3.70L complete, o.g., never hinged, fresh colors, F.-V.F.,
immaculate, with 1971 E. Diena certificate. Sassone 35-40;
€4,000 (4,770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
Ex 557
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Ex 562
563
564
Ex 566
Ex 565
Ex 570
567
568
Ex 569
Ex 571
Ex 572
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561
Start CHF
HH
567
VATICAN, 1929-2001, mostly mint collection, neatly arranged in three stock books, with numerous better items such
as 1935 Juridical Congress, 1936 Catholic Press, 1949 U.P.U.,
1951 Gratianus, 1952 Stamp Centenary souvenir sheet and
more, seems nearly complete from 1950's to 2001 including
many in mint sheets. Clean and attractive, apparently all mint
never hinged, generally F.-V.F., a great lot for the beginning Vatican collector or serious dealer (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1952, 5fr Vaduz Castle, miniature sheet of
9, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein 253. Michel 309
€2,000 (2,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
568
569
570
HH
571
HH
572
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, Airmail, 1948, Aviation Pioneers complete, including20rp red brown variety, miniature sheets of 9,
all o.g., never hinged, pristine condition, Very Fine. Zumstein
24-33, 26a; 2,550 SFr. Michel 257-266, 259b €2,100 (2,500
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1951, 2fr-3fr Princely Family complete,
complete sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein
248-249. Michel 304A-305A €4,800 (5,720 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
566
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, Airmail, 1936, 1fr-2fr Zeppelin complete,
complete sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein
14-15. Michel 149-150 €5,000 (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1930, 20rp Vaduz Castle, imperforate at
left, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein 87 var. Michel 97B
UI €300 (360 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
565
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, Officials, 1934, 5rp-1.50fr complete, complete sheets of 25, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein
11-20. Michel 11-19 €5,000 (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1915, 25h Prince Johann II, ultramarine,
thin unsurfaced paper, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, VSP
cert, only 32,000 issued. Zumstein 3ay; 1,600 SFr. Michel 3 y b
€1,400 (1,670 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
564
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1955, 2fr-3fr Prince and Princess complete, miniature sheets of 9, o.g., never hinged, immaculate and
flawless, Extremely Fine. Zumstein 276-277. Michel 332-333
€2,200 (2,620 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1915, 5h-25h Prince Johann II complete,
thin unsurfaced paper, imperf, o.g., never hinged (10h without gum as issued), Very Fine, Rupp cert. for pairs, showing
right hand stamps to be this set. Zumstein 1y-3y vars. Michel 1 y
U-3 y a U (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
563
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1952, 5fr Vaduz Castle, miniature sheet of
9, o.g., never hinged, immaculate and pristine, Extremely Fine.
Zumstein 253. Michel 309 €2,000 (2,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Liechtenstein
562
HH
573
)
AUSTRIA USED IN LIECHTENSTEIN, 1910 advisement of
receipt for a registered letter, sent from Lichtenstein to Germany, and franked with Austrian 25h Franz Josef issue (Sc
118a). Stamp tied by VADUZ departure cds., while front shows
BERLIN arrival and reverse bears VADUZ cds. applied when
Receipt was returned to Lichtenstein. A wonderful usage of a
very scarce postal document. Scott 118a (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
HH
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1951, Princely Family, 2fr-3fr complete,
perf 14½, sheet margin singles, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Zumstein 248B-249B; 1,250 SFr. Michel 304B-305B €1,200
(1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
573
97
Second Session
Ex 575
574
Ex 576
578
579
580
581
583
Ex 682
584
585 (front)
98
585 (back)
Europe and Colonies - Liechtenstein - Netherlands and Colonies
Start CHF
574
Start CHF
)
580
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1934, Vaduz Exhibition souvenir sheet,
used on registered FDC to Switzerland, Very Fine. Zumstein
104. Michel Block 1 €3,500 (4,170 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
575
LUXEMBOURG, 1865, Arms, 25c ultramarine, rouletted in
color, without gum, fresh and beautifully well centered, Extremely Fine, with 1988 Ferchenbauer photocertificate. Michel
20 b; €1,400 (1,670 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HH/H
581
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1912-2000, extensive high-quality mint
collection, in one hingeless albums + 2 stock books. Starting
with the First Issue complete, the collection is about 75% complete to 1945, then appears virtually complete to 2000, with numerous souvenir sheets and high values, airmail, postage dues
and officials. Better items include 1921 Arms perf 9½ complete,
1928 Reign Jubilee complete, 1934 Vaduz souvenir sheet and
1934 Views and Arms complete - all never hinged. A beautiful
and exceptionally complete collection in unusually nice condition, the great majority never hinged, generally F.-V.F. or better.
Michel €15,000+ (17,890 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
576
582
m
Netherlands and Colonies
HHr
583
H
NETHERLANDS, 1872, King William III, 2g50c rose & ultramarine, high value, full o.g., lightly hinged (gum missing on 2
perfs), fresh, Very Fine, a scarce stamp. NVPH 29; €1,175
(1,400 CHF). Michel 29 €1,100 (1,310 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
584
)
NETHERLANDS-Chile, 1867 (Oct.) double weight letter
from AMSTERDAM, prepaid '130' Dutch cents (in cash), and
sent to Chile via British steamship service. Front shows framed
FRANCO handstamp, red LONDON / PAID cds., plus PANAMA
transit cds. of the British P.O. A Very Fine and rare cover to an
exceptional destination, with 2001 Louis certificate (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Luxembourg
H
LUXEMBOURG, 1852, William III, 1sg carmine red, full o.g.,
hinge remnant, large margins and fresh color, Very Fine, outstandingly choice, very scarce with o.g. (cataloged as without
gum). Michel 2 b; €1,900 ++ (2,270 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
579
H/m
LUXEMBOURG, 1852-2000, extensive mostly mint collection, in one hingeless album + 2 stock books + mint sheet file.
The collection starts off well with two mint 10c First Issue (1 with
o.g. - very scarce), numerous 1859-65 Arms imperf or rouletted
mint (many signed), virtually complete regular issues and commemoratives from about 1885, and extensive officials; catalog
values to €2600, with many above €200. Occasional minor fault
on earliest issues, but vast majority of stamps and value are in
excellent condition, generally F.-V.F. or better, definitely one of
the nicer Luxembourg collections, attractive both for the near
completeness as well as the generally high quality. Michel
€23,000+ (27,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1938-87, outstanding collection of mint
sheets, housed in 7 albums, containing over 600 full sheets (of
20 or more) or miniature sheets of 9, a 90-95% complete group
for the period including many premium sheets, high values, airmails and officials. Beautiful clean condition throughout, all o.g.,
never hinged, generally Very Fine, a choice lot, very difficult to
assemble. Michel €60,000 ++ (71,560 CHF).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
578
)
LUXEMBOURG, 1855, William III, 10c gray black, horizontal
strip of 4, ample to large margins all around, tied by grid cancels
on an 1858 folded letter sheet to Paris, 3 backstamps, Very
Fine, exceptionally attractive, with 1988 Demuth certificate.
Michel 1 d (Photo).
Est. 500 - 1,000 CHF.
500 CHF
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1912-76, attractive used collection, in
one hingeless album, apparently 90-95% complete for the period, including many souvenir sheets (no Vaduz sheet - sorry!),
airmail, officials and postage dues, all neatly cancelled, used on
piece or CTO, with individual catalog values to €1100. Note
1928 Reign Jubilee and 1934-35 Landscapes and Arms, both
complete. A lovely clean lot, large even margins and fresh color,
F.-V.F. or better throughout, a great lot for the collector. Michel
€6,500+ (7,750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
577
(H)
585
)
NETHERLANDS-Liberia, 1888 (March) double weight letter,
franked with pair 12½ cent grey King William issue, prepaying
the double weight UPU letter rate to Liberia. Stamps tied by
HOOG-SOEREN cds., and front shows MONROVIA / LIBERIA
arrival marking. Reverse bears red LONDON transit and red
segmented cds. of Liverpool, the departure port of the African
steamships. A beautiful cover to an extremely rare destination.
Scott 26 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
H
LUXEMBOURG, 1852, William III, 1sg light brownish red, full
o.g., hinge remnant, large even margins and fresh color, Very
Fine and choice, very scarce with o.g. (cataloged as without
gum), with 1973 Nussbaum-Bisser photocertificate. Michel 2 e;
€1,600 ++ (1,910 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
99
Second Session
Ex 586
588
Ex 594
593
592
596
598
597
586
H/m
588
NETHERLANDS, 1852-2000, attractive mint and used collection, in one album + stock book + mint sheet file. 19th century nearly complete used, then mixed mint and used to about
1933, then generally mint (with much never hinged) to 2000. No
rarities but a nice extensive run of many hundreds of sets and
singles, with catalog values to about €1000, the best set being
the 1913 Jubilee issue used. Some minor duplication of early issues; generally clean condition, mostly F.-V.F. or better. NVPH
approximately €7,500 (8,940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
587
)
NETHERLANDS COLONIES: CURACAO-Italy, 1873 (April)
unpaid letter from Maracaibo, privately carried to Curacao
and sent to St. Thomas aboard the Jesurun & Zoon steamship
Carmelita. Forwarded to England on the Royal Mail steamship
Moselle, then forwarded to Italy via France. Front shows
CURACAO cds., POSS. NEER. / AMB. CALAIS French entry,
plus '12' decimi tax notation and two 60c postage due stamps
(Sc J11). Reverse bears French and Italian transits, plus
GENOVA arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce cover from the
Dutch Antilles (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
BKHH
NETHERLANDS, 1964-2001, accumulation of mint complete booklets, well over 200, up to about 5 of a kind, all clean,
mint never hinged, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
100
Europe and Colonies: Netherlands and Colonies - Portugal and Colonies
Start CHF
589
Start CHF
)
NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES AND INDONESIA,
1881-1955, 118 covers, in one stock book. Mainly Dutch East
Indies going abroad (Europe, USA), but also a few domestic usages and a few later Indonesia. Nice variety.
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
590
H
NETHERLANDS COLONIES: SURINAM, 1873-1982, extensive and attractive mint collection, neatly mounted in one
Dutch hingeless album. Appears about 80% complete to 1940,
then complete to 1982, including high values, commemoratives, souvenir sheets, airmail and postage dues. Occasional
tropical toning, otherwise generally F.-V.F., a lovely lot for the
collector.
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
595
ANGOLA-England, 1888 cover to London, franked with 100r
lilac Crown issue (perf 12 ½), prepaying the UPU quadruple
weight letter rate to England. Stamp tied by oval DIRECCAO
DOS CORREIOS / PROVINCIA DE ANGOLA cds., and reverse
shows LISBON transit and LONDON arrival cds. An beautiful
and scarce first issue cover from Angola. Scott 7 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Portugal and Colonies
591
HH
PORTUGAL, 1979, CEPT on phosphor paper complete,
complete sheets of 50, folded, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel
1441y-1442y; €1,500 (1,790 CHF). Afinsa 1423-1424 €1,435
(1,710 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
592
596
)
597
)
MADEIRA-USA, 1879 cover, franked with two Portugal King
Luiz 25r rose and single Madeira 50r green, prepaying the UPU
letter rate to the United States. Stampby barred oval numeral
"45" killers, with FUNCHAL cds. alongside. Front shows red
LONDON / PAID transit, and reverse bears NEW YORK-PAID
ALL duplex arrival. A very scarce franking on a Fine transatlantic cover. Scott 41, 24 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
PORTUGAL-Sénégal, 1870 (26 April) folded letter, franked
with defective 10r yellow, 50r green and 100r lilac, tied by "1" duplex cancels on FL from Lisbon to Saint Louis, Senegal, red
"PD", endorsed "per Sindh", scarce destination (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
594
)
CAPE VERDE -USA, 1882 cover from ROSARIO to OHIO,
bearing 100 Re-Issues lilac, perf 13 ½ tied by oval "Correio da
CABO VERDE-4 Aug "82" in blue, showing London and New
York transits along with Cincinnati cds. receiver. A Very Fine and
scarce Crown cover. Scott 7a (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
PORTUGAL-USA, 1868 cover, franked with two imperforate
100 Re-Issues King Luiz issue of 1867, prepaying the single letter rate to the United States via the British Open Mails, and all
tied by numeral "1" cancels, with LISBOA cds. alongside. Front
shows manuscript "8d" credit to England, red PAID /
LIVERPOOL / SHIP tomstone datestamp (associated with the
arrival of the Liverpool & Maraham Steamship Baraganza), red
manucript "2" cent credit to the U.S., plus red BOSTON / PAID
arrival cds. Scarce franking on a very unusual transatlantic
cover. Scott 23 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
593
)
598
)
MOZAMBIQUE, 1895 registered cover, franked with 5r, 10r,
20r, 25r, 40r, 50r, 100r, 200r, and 500r King Luiz issue with diagonal 1195 / CENTENARION ANTONIO / 1895 overprints.
Stamps tied by blue CORREIO / MOCAMBIQUE c.d.s.'s, with
framed REGISTADO cachet alongside. A Very Fine and colorful
Registered cover bearing the complete Centenary issue. Scott
36-44 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
PORTUGAL & COLONIES, 1890's-1960's, accumulation of
over 100 covers and cards, in one box, with main value in the
King Luiz through Ceres issues, also some Funchal, Mozambique and Macau. Nice variety, with commemoratives, airmail,
censored, advertising, postal stationery, generally F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
101
Second Session
Spain and Colonies
599
609
SPAIN, 1952, presentation booklet for the 1952 UPU Congress in Madrid, with 1950 General Caudillo 25Pta on 10c
without control number. All stamps lightly hinged. Very scarce.
Edifil 1083 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
m
SPAIN, 1864, Isabella II, 19cu violet on pinkish, lightly
cancelled, large margins, fresh, Very Fine. Edifil 66; €275 (330
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
600
H
m
SPAIN, 1865, Isabella II, 19cu brown & rose, light indistinct
cancel, large even margins, excellent color, Extremely Fine, a
lovely example of this scarce stamp. Edifil 77 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
601
m
SPAIN, 1870, Regency, 19cu yellow green, neat red corner
cds, exceptionally well centered, fresh, Extremely Fine. Edifil
114 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
602
H
SPAIN, 1905, Cervantes set complete, o.g., lightly hinged,
F.-V.F. Edifil 257-266; €1,200 (1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
603
610
SPAIN-Argentina, 1856 cover to Buenos Aires, franked with
pair 2r brown violet on blue paper Queen Isabella issue, prepaying the single letter rate to Argentina by British packet service
via the Canary Islands, and cancelled by six-bar oval grid. Front
shows blue CADIZ departure cds., PAID / AT / TENERIFFE
Crown Circle handstamp, plus manuscript "1 / " credit to England, while reverse bears TENERIFFE transit cds. of the British
Office. A beautiful and rare cover, with Charles Jewell certificate. Scott 39 (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
HH
SPAIN, 1931, Montserrat Monastery, 4p and 10p high values, perf 11, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 1997 Gaxxi certificate. Edifil 647-648; €2,495 (2,980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
604
HH
SPAIN, 1938, Airmail, 45c+2p+5p Madrid Defense, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F., with 1982 COMEX certificate. Edifil 759;
€965 (1,150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
605
611
HH
HHr
SPAIN, 1936, Granada Arms of Spain issue, 30c dark blue,
block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Fine, only 58,800 printed, a
scarce block. Edifil 801; €6,300 (7,510 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
607
612
)
SPAIN-Venezuela, 1875 (May) letter, franked with single 1 peseta green Justice issue, prepaying the letter rate by British
packet service to Venezuela. Stamp cancelled by SANTANDER
cds., and front shows oval 'P.D.' handstamp, red LONDON /
PAID transit, plus manuscript '2rs' postage due notation. Reverse shows blue circular '266' handstamp of undetermined origin. Scarce franking to an uncommon destination. Scott 208
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HHr
SPAIN, 1947, Airmail, de Falla and Zuloaga complete, blocks
of 4, pristine o.g., never hinged. Edifil 1015-1016. Edifil €1,875
(2,240 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
608
)
SPAIN-Venezuela, 1875 (Feb.) letter, franked with two 10c
blue and pair 50c grey King Alfonso issue, prepaying the 1p20c
letter rate by British packet service to Venezuela. Stamps
cancelled by SANTANDER cds., and front shows red manuscript '110'c credit to England plus red LONDON / PAID transit.
Reverse shows blue circular '269' handstamp of undetermined
origin. Very scarce franking to an uncommon destination. Scott
214, 218 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
SPAIN, 1938, Airmail, 5p on 1p U.S. Constitution, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, with 1980 Saeftel certificate. Edifil 765; €805
(960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
606
)
HH
613
SPAIN, 1951, Airmail, 25p+10c Franco's Visit to the Canary
Islands, second printing (with control number), o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. Edifil 1090; €1,025 (1,220 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
SPAIN-USA, 1876 use of 5c postal card, prepaying the GPU
rate to the United States. Front shows ALICANTE departure
cds., plus red NEW YORK / PAID ALL arrival cds. A rare transatlantic usage of this card during the early GPU period (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
102
Europe and Colonies: Spain and Colonies
599
600
601
Ex 602
603
604
605
606
Ex 607
Ex 609
611
608
612
103
613
Second Session
614
)
SPAIN-Venezuela, 1884 (Aug.) letter, franked with vertical pair
of 10c rose and vertical pair of 40c brown King Alfonso issue,
prepaying the 1 peseta letter rate to Venezuela. Stamps
cancelled by SANTANDER cds., and although endorsed for the
'Vapor Frances', the red LONDON backstamp indicates British
packet service. Reverse shows Est. FETA DE CAMBIO /
MADRID transit and blue circular '277' handstamp of undetermined origin. Scarce franking to an uncommon destination.
Scott 244, 247 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
615
)
620
SPAIN, 1926 advertising cover from Gijon to Barcelona, a
25c red Postal Stationery entire with 16 advertisements (many
in color) front and back for various companies. Exceptionally
nice and a rare example of advertising stationery, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
616
CUBA-France, 1874-75 cover to Rouen, sent via the United
States, and locally franked with Cuban 25c ultramarine (Sc 59),
tied by HABANA cds. Additional examples of U.S. 10c Banknotes (Sc 161) used to pay the U.S. packet fee to New York, plus
the Convention rate to France. Banknotes tied by bold N.YORK
/ STEAMSHIP cds., and front shows red NEW YORK / PAID
transit, red "20" handstamp, boxed "PD" marking, plus French
ETATS UNIS / V.ANGL.AMB.CAL. entry. A very beautiful and
rare combination cover (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 12,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
)
SPAIN, 1932, two postal cards from Madrid to Berlin, each
with attractive and colorful additional franking, one sent registered, the other via airmail, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
617
621
H/m
622
)
PHILIPPINES-Spain, 1860 (Jun. 16) letter from Manila to
Madrid, franked with Philippines 1r green + 2r carmine, tied by
oval cancel of crosses, with numerous backstamps including
San Roque and Madrid, Very Fine, with detailed 1970 Graus
certificate. Edifil 6a, 6b (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
SPAIN, 1936-1939, 82 covers or cards from the Civil War
era, in one cover album. Includes mainly Franco issues, also a
large group of Italian Expediaionary Forces in Spain (postmarked as “Ufficio Postale Speciale”), many with Italian
frankings or sent stampless (“in franchigia” ie free franked),
note airmail, postage dues, pictorial or propaganda envelopes
and cards - a diverse group of these rather scarce items, generally F.-V.F., inspect to appreciate.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
619
)
FERNANDO POO-USA, 1924 registered cover, franked with
Spanish Guinea 10c, 20c, and 30c 1922 issue, all tied by blue
framed CERTIFICADO / SANTA ISABEL / FERNANDO POO
c.d.s.'s, with additional strike longside. Front shows blue "R /
ESPAGNE" Registry cachet, and reverse bears CERTIFICADO
/ MADRID, and oval NEW YORK / REG"Y DIV transits, plus
HAMILTON SQUARE arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce Registered cover. Scott 187, 189, 191 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
SPAIN, 1875-2000, mostly 20th century collection, in 3 stock
books plus some loose. A smattering of 19th century used, then
extensive mint from about 1928, apparently complete from
around 1951 onward. Note 1950 Stamp Centenary imperf and
better airmails including Sorolla, 1938 Submarine Mail souvenir
sheet perf'd. A lovely clean country collection, generally F.-V.F.,
an excellent lot for the collector (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
618
)
623
)
PUERTO RICO-England, 1898 cover, franked with pair 8c
brown Baby Head issue, plus 2c lilac War Tax stamp with
IMPUESTO / DE GUERRA overprint, all tied by MAYAGUEZ
cds. and LE HAVRE c.d.s.'s applied in transit. Front shows purple POR VAPOR FRANCES handstamp, and reverse bears
hooded LONDON arrival cds. A Very Fine cover showing scarce
use of the War Tax stamp. Scott 146, MR5 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
624
CAPE JUBY-Canary Islands, 1916 cover, franked with 4p Rio
de Oro issue with double inverted 5c surcharge, and inverted
10c on 10p surcharge. Stamps tied by CABO JUBY cds., and reverse shows STA CRUZ DE TENERIFE arrival cds. An Extremely Fine and rare franking. Scott 1, 2 vars. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
)
RIO DE ORO-France, 1908 registered cover to Paris,
franked with 15c / 25c, 10c / 50c, two 15c / 75c, and strip of three
15c / 1p surcharged issues of 1908, all tied by RIO DE ORO /
CORREOS c.d.s.'s. Reverse shows CERTIFICADO / LAS
PALMAS and REGISTERED / LONDON transits. A very rare
Registered cover. Scott 38-41 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
104
Europe and Colonies: Spain and Colonies
614 (front)
614 (back)
615
619
Ex 617
616
622
621
624
105
623
Second Session
627
625
SPANISH MARIANAS-Philippines, 1899 cover to Manila,
franked with 2c blue green and 8c brown Philippine issue with
MARIANAS / ESPAÑOLAS overprint, all tied by large oval
GOBIERNO PM / ISLAS MARIANAS crown and shield
handstamp.
Reverse
shows
MIL.STA.No1
MANILA.PHIL.ISL'DS / REC"D arrival. cds. A Very Fine and
rare franking, as only 500 2c and 700 8c stamps were printed,
signed Bloch with 1963 Friedl certificate. Scott 1,5 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
SPANISH MARIANAS, 1899, 2c blue green, 3c brown and 5c
carmine rose, tied by "Gobierna P.M. Yslas Marianas" postmarks on registered cover to Manila, with Dec.11 "Mil. Sta No.1
Manila" and "Registered Philippine Isls" arrival postmarks, part
of address excised and a few minor cover faults, otherwise Fine
and exceptional three color franking (one of only two recorded
with these stamps), with 1984 Graus certificate. Scott 1, 2, 3
(Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
628
626
)
)
)
SPANISH MOROCCO-Germany, 1909 registered cover,
franked with single, two pairs, and five blocks of four 2c bistre
overprinted issue, plus 20c Special Delivery, all tied by
CORREO ESPAÑOL / MAZAGAN and (on reverse)
CERTIFICADO / MARRUECOS c.d.s.'s. Front shows
CERTIFICADO / No handstamps and R / ESPANA Registry cachet, while reverse bears CERTIFICADO / TANGER and
CERTIFICADO / CASABLANCA transits, plus CERTIFICADO /
MADRID arrival. A spectacular franking on a rare Registered,
special delivery cover. Scott 2, E1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
SPANISH MARIANAS-Philippines, 1899 cover, franked with
two each 2c and 8c, placed tête-bêche, tied by oval "Gobierno P
(olitico) M (ilitar) de las Islas Marianas" handstamp and sent to
the Philippines, where it received the U.S. Military Station No.1
(Dec. 11, 99) Philippine Islands arrival postmark, usual overall
toning and filing crease away from the stamp, Fine and very outstanding 20c rate, largest recorded franking for this issue and
highest franking of the Spanish Marianas stamps, with 1988
Graus certificate. Edifil 1, 5 (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
106
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Switzerland
629
s
SWITZERLAND, Zürich, 1846, 4rp black, horizontal
underprint, type IIIa, large margins all around including outer
frame-line at bottom, dividing lines at right, tied by a neat red
Rosette cancel on large piece addressed to a Rudolf Maurer,
with neat Zurich 3 May 1848 cds. alongside, Very Fine and exceptional stamp, signed Reuterskiold, with 1996 SBPV / ASEP
A. von der Weid certificate ("sehr saubere und farbenfrische
marke, in sehr guter erhaltung"). Zumstein 1W; 27,500 SFr.
Michel 1 II (Photo).
Est. 7,500 - 1,000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
630
633
SWITZERLAND, Basel, 1845, Dove, 2½rp black, crimson &
blue, variety with part of vignette and red frame shifted to right,
large margins all around including parts of adjoining stamps at
sides, tied to small piece by neat red Basel 22 Mars 1847 cds.,
fresh and Very Fine classic stamp, signed Moser, E.Diena, with
1991 Rellstab certificate. Zumstein 8; 18,000 SFr. Michel 1
(Photo).
Est. 7,500 - 10,000 CHF.
7,500 CHF
m
SWITZERLAND, Zürich, 1850, "Wintherthur", 2½rp black &
red, clean rosette cancel, fresh with wonderful margins, Extremely Fine, F. Moser cert. Zumstein 12; 4,250 SFr. Michel 4
€3,800 (4,530 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
631
634
m
635
m
631
m
SWITZERLAND, 1850, Poste Locale, 2½rp black & red, with
frame around cross, signed A. de Reuterskjold with Hunziker
cert. Zumstein 14 I; 1,750 SFr. Michel 6 I €1,400 (1,670 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
SWITZERLAND, Geneva, 1851, "Neuchâtel", 5c deep black
& red, clean grill cancel, wide margins, Very Fine, A. von der
Weid certificate. Zumstein 11a; 5,750 SFr. Michel 3b €4,200
(5,010 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
630
m
SWITZERLAND, 1850, Orts-Post, 2½rp black & brownish
red, with frame around cross, light pen cancel, nice even margins, Very Fine, signed Pfenniger. Zumstein 13 I var. Michel 5 I b
€1,700 (2,030 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
SWITZERLAND, Geneva, 1850, “Vaud”, 5c black & red,
clean lozenge cancel, fresh with good margins, Very Fine, F.
Moser cert. Zumstein 10; 2,200 SFr. Michel 2a €1,600 (1,910
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
632
s
632
107
634
635
Third Session
637
638
636
636
640
641
642
643
644
646
647
648
HHr
637
SWITZERLAND, 1910, Tell's Son, 5c green, type II, corner
margin block of 8, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Zumstein 125
II; 720 SFr. Michel 113 II €720 as singles (860 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
HH
SWITZERLAND, 1949, 20c Grimsel Dam, type I, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, with 1990 Trüssel and 2009 Raybaudi certificates. Zumstein 301. Michel 533 I €4,200 (5,010 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
108
Western Europe and Colonies: Switzerland
Start CHF
638
Start CHF
HH
SWITZERLAND, War Board of Trade, 1918, 3c-30c complete, thin overprints, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with
Liniger certificate. Zumstein 1-8; 2,000 SFr. Michel 1 I-8 I
(Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
639
HH
SWITZERLAND, Intl. Labor Bureau, 1937, 3c-40c Landscapes complete, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2011
Raybaudi certificate for 10c and 20c. Zumstein 39y-47y; 2,500
SFr. Michel 39 y-47 y.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
640
645
)
SWITZERLAND, 1850 cover, franked with 10 Rp Rayon II Federal issue, tied by bold CHARGÉ handstamp, with FRUITGEN
cds. alongside. Rare cancel on a fresh and colorful stamp, with
1995 Renggli certificate. Zumstein 16Iic-Type 31,A1-0 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
641
)
SWITZERLAND, 1851 cover, franked with 5r black & red on
deep blue without frame around the cross. Stamp cancelled by
"PP" handstamp, with blue ENTLEBUCH cds. alongside, and
reverse shows red LUZERN cds. A beautiful and rare cover,
with Polonius signature. Zumstein 7zll, T28 / A3 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
642
646
)
647
)
SWITZERLAND-USA, 1865 cover, franked with 20c orange,
30c vermilion, and 60c bronze Sitting Helvetia issue, prepaying
the 1F10c single letter rate to the United States under the
US-French Convention. Stamps tied by RHEINECK c.d.s.'s,
and front shows black "PD" handstamp, red SUISSE / ST
LOUIS French entry, red handstamp "3" cent credit to the U.S.,
plus red PHILADELPHIA arrival cds. with red "21" cent
handstamp to show the Convention rate. Reverse bears
SARGANS-ZURICH ambulant and BASEL transit datestamps.
A beautiful transatlantic cover of great quality, with scarce
three-color franking. Scott 45, 46, 48 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND-USA, 1859 cover, franked with 15c rose and
1 Franc lavender, prepaying the 1F15c single weight letter rate
to the United States. Stamps tied by CHAUX DE FONDS
c.d.s.'s, and front shows red SUISSE / MORTEAU entry marking, red manuscript "3" cent credit, partial red framed "Br. Serv."
handstamp and red NEW YORK / PAID arrival cds. Reverse
bears various French transit c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce
transatlantic cover. Scott 28, 31 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
644
)
SWITZERLAND-USA, 1865 cover, franked with 10c blue, 40c
green, and 60c bronze Sitting Helvetia issue, prepaying the
1F10c single letter rate to the United States under the
US-French Convention. Stamps tied by RHEINECK c.d.s.'s,
and front shows black "PD" handstamp, red SUISSE / ST
LOUIS French entry, red manuscript "3" cent credit to the U.S.,
plus red BOSTON BR.PKT. / PAID arrival cds. Reverse bears
CHUR-ST. GALLEN, ST. GALLEN-OLTEN, and OLTEN A
BASEL ambulant transit c.d.s.'s. A beautiful transatlantic cover
of great quality, with scarce three-color franking. Scott 44, 47,
48 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
SWITZERLAND-France, 1857 (Sept. 18), cover from
Porentruy, franked with 15 rp rose Sitting Helvetia with blue silk
threads, PORRENTRUY cancel. 15Rp was the rate to France.
The direct distance from Porrentruy to Huningue was more than
30km, which was not used for the reduced rate and the letter
was treated as unpaid. PD crossed out and dboxed cancel
"livrée comme / non affranchie" added. Front shows red
SUISSE / ST LOUIS French transit postmark and "4" decime
due. Back bears Basel transit and HUNINGUE arrival postmark. A scarce and unusual cover. Scott 28. Michel 15II
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
643
)
SWITZERLAND-USA, 1862 cover, franked with imperforate
10c blue, 20c orange, and pair 1 Franc lavender Helvetia issue,
prepaying the 2F30c double weight letter rate to the United
States under the US-French Convention. Stamps tied by
VERVEY dastestamps, and front shows black "PD" handstamp,
red SUISSE / BELLEGARDE French entry, red manuscript "18"
cent credit to the U.S., plus red PHILADELPHIA / PAID arrival
cds. and red "42" cent rate handstamp. Reverse bears
LAUSANNE transit cds. A very rare franking on an exceptional
transatlantic cover (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
648
)
SWITZERLAND-Brazil, 1865 (Mar.) unpaid letter sent via
France and England, aboard the Royal Mail steamship
Oneida. Front shows WINTERTHUR departure cds., red
SUISSE / ST LOUIS French entry, French 'F.21' exchange
marking, plus blue manuscript and red framed '430' Re-Issues
postage due notations. Reverse bears BASEL and
ROMANSHORN-BERN transits, plus CORREIO GERAL DA
CORTE / BRAZIL arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce transatlantic cover, to an uncommon destination (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND, 1859 (Aug. 3) folded letter from
Werthenstein to Willisau, franked with hrz pair 5rp. brown Sitting Helvetia beautifully canceled with black straight line
"WERTHENSTEIN" (#2120), repeated alongside, Rellstab certificate. Michel 13 IIBys (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
109
Third Session
649
651
653
652
Ex 656
654
658
659
110
Western Europe and Colonies: Switzerland - Scandinavia
Start CHF
649
Start CHF
)
655
SWITZERLAND-USA, 1870 cover from Lausanne to
tPennsylvania, 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 cds on
front. Light vertical file fold, otherwise Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
SWITZERLAND-Medals, 1933-70, small collection of shooting medals, 71 different, housed in two medal albums. Condition ranges from Very Fine on the older medals to Mint State on
the newer ones. Metal content ranges from a very few in silver to
modern bicolor clad. An interesting lot for the collector.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 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.
650
656
)
SWITZERLAND, 1871 (Sept. 26) 10c postal card used from
St. Gallen to Lindau, uprated with 25 c. green Sitting Helvetia
on silk paper, to make the registered rate from St. Gallen to
Lindau. Boxed CHARGÉ cancel with handstamped number,
PD and RL, all in black. Lindau arrival backstamp. Michel 32.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
651
)
SWITZERLAND-USA, 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 cds. 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 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
652
H/m
SWITZERLAND, 1850-2000, extensive mint and used collection, in several stock books and loose filling a large box. 19th
century mostly used, starting with a Poste Locale and an
Orts-Post, various Rayons, numerous Strubels and Sitting
Helvetias, Numerals, Tells, mint issues apparently complete
from the 1930's on, including 1938 Historic Issues high values,
souvenir sheets apparently complete, 1945 PAX, 1953 Insects
miniature sheet, 1919 First Airmail mint and used, very extensive officials. Minor duplication with some sets both mint and
used, there are also numerous later post office year sets and
souvenir cards, some booklets and more. Much variety here.
Relatively few faults, generally F.-V.F., a great lot with much collector interest. Michel €8,000 ++ (9,540 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
657
)
SWITZERLAND, 1920's-1970's, accumulation of over 400
covers or cards, in one box. Mainly airmail, with many going
abroad, wide range of frankings (airmail, regular issues or commemoratives), some registered, nice variety of issues, usages
and periods, generally F.-V.F., a useful lot for the Postal History
dealer.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND-China, 1893 cover to Amoy, franked with
25c. green Standing Helvetia, perf. 11 ½ x 11, tied by
AVENCHES cds. Addressed to Shanghai, showing Deutsche
Post Agentur, and Shanghai Local Post arrival cds., then forwarded to AMOY, with LOCAL POST receiver. A Very Fine
cover showing the functions of the Shanghai Local Post system. Scott 83a (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
653
Scandinavia
Denmark
658
)
DENMARK, 1851, 2rs blue, 2nd (Thiele) printing, plate II,
type 3, margins all around, tied by "1" ring cancel. on small FL
used in 1854 to Christianshavn, blue oval Foot Post cds., fresh
and absolutely beautiful example of Denmark No.1 on cover,
with 1972 Gronlund certificate. Facit 1 II. Michel 2 II (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
SWITZERLAND-Egypt, 1897 use of 25c postal stationery
envelope to Cairo, showing FRIBOURG / LETTRES departure cds. Reverse shows ISMAILIA-CAIRE arrival, but addressee could not be found, as attested by bi-lingual
INTROUVABLE handstamp and red framed BUREAU DES
REBUTS / EGYPTE cds. on reverse. Letter opened to identify
sender, then resealed with blue Interpostal seal of Alexandria
(Type VI). A rare and unusual cover (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
654
)
659
)
DENMARK, 1851, 2rs blue, 2nd (Thiele) printing, plate I, type
7, margins all around, tied by "1" ring cancel. on folded letter
used 1855 in Copenhagen, blue oval Foot Post cds., minor
cover tears at top, otherwise a Very Fine example of Denmark
No.1 on cover, with 1973 Nielsen and 1986 Enzo Diena certificates. Facit 1 II. Michel 2 II (Photo).
Est. 1,700 - 2,500 CHF.
1,700 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND, 1900 (July 2) UPU First Day cover, bearing
complete set of three UPU values all tied by Interlaken cost's to
local cover. Rare. Scott 98-100 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
111
Third Session
661
660
662
663
665
664
666
668
669
112
Western Europe and Colonies: Scandinavia
Start CHF
660
Start CHF
)
666
DENMARK, 1851, 2rs blue, 2nd (Thiele) printing, used on an
1855 folded letter, prepaying the local letter rate within Copenhagen. Stamp tied by numeral "1" target cancel, with blue oval
Foot Post cds. alongside. A Very Fine first issue cover with exceptional franking. Facit 1 II. Michel 2 II (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
661
DENMARK-Danish West Indies, 1880 cover, franked with 5o
and 25o bi-color issue, underpaying the double weight UPU letter rate to St. Croix. Stamps tied by Kjöbenhavn 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 a
Very Fine and unusual underpaid UPU cover. Scott 27, 32
(Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
)
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
cds. alongside. Reverse shows HAMBURG dates stamps of the
Danish and T&T offices, plus WEIMAR transit and
WALLENDORF arrival cds. A beautiful and rare mixed issue,
three color franking, with 2002 Nielsen certificate. Facit 3, 6, 7
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
662
)
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 cds. 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 cds. A rare and
beautiful four color franking on a Very Fine cover to an uncommon destination. Scott 3, 6, 7, 8 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
663
667
)
668
)
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 Very Fine and scarce
cover, with 1990 Paaskesen certificate. Scott 9 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
)
DENMARK, 1865 (Aug 29) turned cover from Copenhagen
to Flensburg in Schleswig, franked originally with Denmark
4sk brown, rouletted (Mi. 7b), tied by numeral “181”
S.J.J.P.S.P.B. duplex cancel of Copenhagen. Letter refolded
and sent back to Denmark with single and strip of 3 of Schleswig
½s green (Mi. 13) tied by Flensburg date stamps. Cover wear,
otherwise Fine, a most unusual usage (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
665
)
DANISH WEST INDIES-USA, 1868 cover, franked with imperforate DWI 3 cent rose (Sc 2), and U.S. 10c green 1861 issue
with marginal inscription (Sc 68), prepaying the local DWI postage plus US steamship and internal postage to Philadelphia.
DWI stamp tied by hollow target cancel, with ST THOMAS cds.
alongside, and US stamp tied by NEW YORK / STEAMSHIP
cds. on arrival. A Very Fine and scarce combination cover, with
PF Certificate and signed by R.A. Siegel. Scott 2,68 (Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 12,000 CHF.
8,000 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 cds. alongside.
Front shows red "PD" handstamp plus red LONDON / PAID arrival cds., while reverse bears LUEBECK transit cds. Rare
franking on a Very Fine and colorful cover. Scott 3, 8 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
664
)
669
)
FAROE ISLANDS, 1919 (18 January) local cover, franked
with 3öre grey Numeral issue, plus horizontal pair of the 2öre /
5öre provisional issue (Facit 88,3), all tied by THORSHAVN
c.d.s.'s. A very rare use of this provisional stamp (used from
12-24 January 1919 only, with Gronlund certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
DENMARK-Danish West Indies, 1876 cover, franked with 8ø,
two 20ø, 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 Very Fine and rare
cover. Scott 28, 31, 33 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
670
HH
FAROE ISLANDS, collection of sheets of 20, 1977-1985,
face value CHF 1,000 ++.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
113
Third Session
674
Ex 673
675
676
677
678
679
671
672
681
114
Ex 683
Western Europe and Colonies: Scandinavia
Finland
Start CHF
Start CHF
679
671
s
FINLAND, 1899 (Mar. 23) registered cover from Tammerfors
to Helsinki, franked with 1891 3r50k Arms (sheet margin single). Some faint toning along the perfs in places, otherwise flawless, Very Fine. Michel 46 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
FINLAND, 1866, 20p blue, rouletted type B (II), tied on piece
by beautifully struck JANSA 1867 cds, one barely nibbed tooth
at top, otherwise flawless, Very Fine. Michel 8 B x; €100 (120
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
672
)
m
Iceland
FINLAND, 1866, 10pen. brown lilac, color error (color of
5pen.), on vertically laid lilac paper, perf. C, cancelled
Helsingfors cds. Expert refers to half of a missing perf at upper
left, which is only mentioned for accuracy, otherwise no repairs
& a fault free & moreover excellent example of this Rarity, with
C.Schwenson certificate. Facit 5 v5c3. Michel 7CF €7,500
(8,940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
673
HHr
FINLAND, 1891, Posthorns Without Thunderbolts, 1k-7k
high values, corner margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, an
immaculate set, Very Fine. Michel 45-47 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
674
680
ICELAND, 1897, small "þrir/3" on 5a green, perf 14x13½,
o.g., small hinge remnant, Fine and exceedingly rare stamp,
signed Richter, with 2000 Lasse Nielsen cert. Facit 32. Michel
18 IIA (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
)
FINLAND, ca 1845 use of 10 kop black postal stationary envelope (Porto Stempel), sent to Wasa and showing framed
ABO departure cds. A Very Fine and rare example of this early
postal stationery item (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
675
681
)
)
FINLAND-USA, 1876 use of an 8p+8p postal card to New
Jersey. Front shows blue framed ULEABORG departure cds.,
ST. PETERSBURG transit, partial ÉTATS UNIS Belgian transit
from Ostend, plus red NEW YORK / PAID ALL arrival cds. A
Very Fine and most unusual transatlantic item, showing a very
rare use of this postal card (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
677
682
HHr
ICELAND, 1902, 5a green, black "I Gildi", with 5a green, red
"I Gildi", each perf 13, se-tenant block of 12 with red (top) and
black (bottom) overprints, positions 45-50/55-60, o.g., never
hinged, post office fresh, well centered, beautiful color, Very
Fine ("pragtobject") and impressive multiple, perhaps one of the
largest known, with 1994 Nielsen cert. Facit 51v4. Michel 26F,
26FB (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
)
FINLAND, 1891 (Jan 7) local Helsinki cover, franked with a
complete set of the 1891 definitive issue, Very Fine. Michel
35-47 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
678
m
ICELAND, 1897, large "þrir/3" on 5a green, perf 14x13½,
"Hraungerdi 1.5.11" cds, well centered, Very Fine and rare, with
1999 BPA certificate. Facit 33. Scott 31a. Michel 18 IA (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
FINLAND-England, 1874 (Sept 4) entire letter to Ship's Captain on Brig Taimi at Grimsby, franked by rare three colour
franking of rouletted 1866 20p blue and 40p rose on lilac and
1871 5p pale purple on grey all tied by ABO cost's in blue. Rare
65p rate with Saint Petersburg transit cds. on reverse and appealing item despite usual perfs. 2 such covers recorded
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
676
H
683
)
H
ICELAND, Airmail, 1933 “Hopflug Itala” complete, o.g.,
lightly hinged, F.-V.F. Facit 165-167; SKr 17,000 (2,280 CHF).
Michel 172-174 €3,800 as n.h. (4,530 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
FINLAND, 1899 (Mar. 29) local Helsinki cover, franked with
1891 7r Arms high value. Immaculate, Very Fine. Michel 47
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
115
Third Session
687
684
689
688
691
690
692
116
Western Europe and Colonies: Scandinavia
Start CHF
684
Start CHF
)
688
ICELAND-Germany, 1899 use of 5a postal card, uprated with
perf. 13 variety of 10a carmine, all tied by REYKJAVIK c.d.s.'s
and ERFURT arrival cds. A scarce and colourful card. Facit 4.
Scott 26 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
NORWAY-France, 1859 cover, franked with single 2sk and
strip of three 8sk King Oscar issue (Sc 2,5), prepaying the 26sk
single weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by BREVIG
c.d.s.'s, and front shows red framed "PD" handstamp, plus
NORVEGE-QUIEVRAIN French entry cds. Reverse bears
SANDOSUND transit, plus CETTE arrival cds. A wonderful
cover, of exceptional quality. Scott 2, 5 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
689
)
NORWAY-Spain, 1859 cover, franked with 2sk yellow plus single and strip of three 8sk lake (Sc 2,5), prepaying the single
weight letter rate to Spain, and all tied by BERGEN c.d.s.'s.
Front shows "P.P." handstamps, red "6 ½" Sgr credit to the
Thurn & Taxis Post, red TOUR-T / VALENCIENNES French entry, plus "4Rs" Spanish postage due marking. Reverse bears
K.D.O.P.A. HAMBURG and LUGO transits, plus RIVADEO arrival cds. A beautiful and rare first issue cover to an uncommon
destination. Scott 2,5 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
690
685
)
NORWAY-Saxony, 1859 cover, franked with strip of three 8 sk
King Oscar issue, all tied by CHRISTIANIA c.d.s.'s. Front shows
manuscript "f3" credit plus framed "Aus Danemark" transit
marking, while reverse bears KDOPA HAMBURG transit of the
Danish Office, HAMBURG cds. of the Thurn & Taxis Post, plus
AUSGABE arrival cds. A Very Fine cover with scarce franking.
Scott 5 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
)
ICELAND, Airmail, 1933 “Hopflug Itala” complete, on Registered cover, with all appropriate cancels, BPB certificate. Facit
165-167. Michel 172-174 (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
Norway
691
)
NORWAY-Holland, 1860 cover, franked with two 3sk lilac grey
and strip of three 8sk brown carmine King Oscar issue, prepaying the 30sk letter rate to Holland. Stamps tied by CHRISTIANIA
c.d.s.'s, and front shows framed FRANCO handstamp, plus
HAMBURG transit. Reverse bears K.D.O.P.A. HAMBURG transit of the Danish Office, plus red PURMEREND arrival cds.
Rare franking on an exceptional cover of exhibition quality, with
2008 Nielsen certificate. Est. 600 - 800 CHF. Facit 3, 5 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
686
H
NORWAY, 1855, 4sk blue, unused with large part o.g., margins
all around, natural inclusions, excellent color, Very Fine. A rare
stamp (catalogue value is for unused without gum), signed Herbert Bloch, with certificates from the Philatelic Foundation
(1961), Friedl Expert Committee (1960) and Albert Diena
(1963). Facit 1. Michel 1 (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
687
692
)
NORWAY-England, 1862 cover, franked with single 2sk, 3sk,
and strip front only four 8sk King Oscar issue, prepaying the
37sk winter letter rate to England, and all tied by CHRISTIANIA
c.d.s.'s. Front shows "7" Sgr credit, SVINESUND transit, red
HAMBURG / PAID cds. and red LONDON / PAID arrival cds.,
while reverse bears HAMBURG transit of the Danish Office. An
exceptional franking on a superb cover, with Ebel signature.
Scott 2,3,5 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
NORWAY, 1855, 4sk blue, superb margined pair, tied by 11 bar
cancel on 1855 Registered folded letter from Arendal 18.4.55 to
Skien, Very Fine, F. Aune certificate. Facit 1. Michel 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
117
Third Session
694
693
695
696
697
698
699
703
Ex 700
701
118
Western Europe and Colonies: Scandinavia
Start CHF
693
Start CHF
)
699
NORWAY-Denmark, 1862 cover, franked with strip of five 3sk
lilac King Oscar issue, prepaying the 15sk letter rate to Denmark. Stamps tied by CHRISTIANIA c.d.s.'s, and reverse
shows SVINESEND transit cds. Strip slighltly affected by vertical filling folds, but a very rare franking on a most desirable
cover. Facit 3 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
694
NORWAY-France, 1874 printed circular, franked with pair 2sk
post horn issue (Sc 17), prepaying the 4sk printed matter rate to
France under the 1868 Franco-Norwegian Convention. Stamps
tied by ARNDAL c.d.s.'s, with additional strike alongside. Front
shows framed "PD" handstamp, and reverse bears
BORDEAUX arrival cds. One of the few known examples of
printed matter sent from Norway to France under the 1868 Convention. Scott 17 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
NORWAY, 1863 domestic cover, franked with pair 2sk orange
King Oscar issue, prepaying the 4sk letter rate to Asker. Stamps
tied by blue KONGSBERG c.d.s.'s, and reverse shows
DRAMMEN transit. Scarce franking on a Very Fine cover,
signed Pröschold. Facit 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
695
Sweden
700
H
SWEDEN, 1924, U.P.U. Congress and U.P.U. Anniversary
sets complete, o.g., hinged, F.-V.F. Facit 196-225. Michel
144-173 €2,800 (3,340 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
NORWAY-England, 1865 cover, franked with pair 3sk King Oscar issue plus 24sk Lion issue, prepaying the 30sk single weight
letter rate to England, via Hamburg and Belgium (the Per
"Anna" via Rotterdam endorsement was crossed out). Stamps
tied by BERGEN c.d.s.'s, and front shows red "4 ½" Sgr credit,
plus red LONDON / PAID transit. Reverse bears oval
NORWEGEN / direct handstamp, HAMBURG transit, plus
SHEFFIELD arrival cds. A rare mixed issue franking on a Very
Fine cover, and a very late example of the 30sk rate to England
(this rate / route withdrawn on 14 August 1865). Michel 3,10
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
696
)
701
BKHH
SWEDEN, Booklet, 1929, 15 öre, red cover, type II, Fine original condition. Very scarce. Facit SKr 13,000 (1,740 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
NORWAY-Switzerland, 1867 cover, franked with 3sk King Oscar issue, plus single 2sk, 4sk, and pair 8sk Coat of Arms issue
(Mi 3,6,8,9), prepaying the 25sk letter rate to Switzerland, and
all tied by THRONDHJEM c.d.s.'s. Front shows blue "6wf"
credit, while reverse bears SANDOSUND and KIEL /
HAMBURG transits, plus LANGNAU arrival cds. An exceptional four color, mixed issue franking, of which only two examples have been recorded. Michel 3,6,8,9 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
697
)
702
NORWAY-USA, 1870 cover, franked with pair 8sk8 Lion issue,
prepaying the single letter closed mail rate to the United States
under the US-North German Union Convention, and all tied by
LAURVIG cds. Front shows blue manuscript "Wf 3" groschen
credit, red FRANCO handstamp, red NEW YORK / PAID ALL
transit cds., plus partial "DEC 22" cds., presumably applied on
arrival at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Reverse bears CHRISTIANIA
transit. A very scarce transatlantic cover. Scott 15 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
698
)
SWEDEN-England, 1857 cover, franked with 4sk blue, 8sk orange, and 24sk rose Coat of Arms issue, prepaying the 36sk
single weight letter rate to England via the Prussian Post.
Stamps tied by framed LULEA c.d.s.'s, and front shows framed
"Asu Schweden / per Stalsund" handstamp, red circled "P"
marking, plus red London PAID cds. Reverse bears Swedish
transti plus LIVERPOOL arrival cds. A very rare three-color, first
issue franking, Strandell + Wilen certificate. Scott 2,4,5 (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
)
703
NORWAY-Switzerland, 1872 cover, franked with single 2sk
Lion issue and three 3sk numeral issue, prepaying the 11sk single weight letter rate to Switzerland. Stamps tied by
CHRISTIANIA OMK c.d.s.'s, and reverse shows BURGDORF
Swiss transit and LANGNAU arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce
mixed issue franking. Scott 12, 18 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
SWEDEN-Russia, 1862 cover, franked with 9öre violet, 24öre
orange, and 30öre brown, prepaying the 63öre single weight letter rate to Berlin. Stamps tied by GOTHENBORG c.d.s.'s, and
front shows FRANCO handstamp with manuscript "France 2"
Sgr credit, plus boxed "Aus Schweden" transit. Reverse bears
HAMBURG c.d.s.'s of the Swedish and Thurn & Taxis offices. A
scarce three color franking on a Very Fine cover. Scott 7,10,11
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
119
Third Session
705
704
707
706
708
709
711
710
Ex 714
712
Ex 713
Ex 715
120
Western Europe and Colonies: Scandinavia
54öre transatlantic rate, with Obermuller Wilen cer- Start CHF
tificate (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
Start CHF
704
)
SWEDEN-Scotland, 1865 cover, franked with single and pair
5öre green, plus 30öre brown (Sc 6,11), prepaying the 45öre
single weight letter rate to Scotland. Stamps tied by
GOTHENBORG c.d.s.'s, and front shows red manuscript "1d"
credit, plus red LONDON / PAID transit. Reverse bears
K.D.O.P.A. LUBECK transit and GLASGOW arrival cds. Scarce
franking on a Very Fine cover, with 1970 Sjöreman certificate.
Scott 6,11 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
705
710
SWEDEN-France, 1870 cover, franked with pair 5öre green
and 12öre blue Coat of Arms issue, plus 20öre rose Lion issue,
prepaying the 42öre single weight letter rate to France. Stamps
tied by GÖTEBORG c.d.s.'s, and front shows magenta "PD"
handstamp, plus blue SUEDE ERQUELINNES French entry
cds. Reverse bears Swedish and French transits, plus CETTE
arrival cds. A beautiful three-color, mixed issue franking on a
Very Fine cover. Scott 6,8,16 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
SWEDEN-France, 1867 cover, franked with 12öre, 24öre, and
50öre 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 cds. 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
706
711
)
712
)
713
BKH
SWEDEN, Booklet collection, 1936-90's, all numbered by
Michel, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 200 - 400 CHF.
200 CHF
Scandinavian Collections
714
)
)
SCANDINAVIA, 1904-37, attractive collection of Christmas
Seals on cover, 66 covers from Denmark and Sweden, neatly
mounted in one album. Mostly domestic usages but a few are to
the U.S.A. or Canada, generally F.-V.F., unusual (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
SWEDEN-Denmark, 1869 cover to Copenhagen, franked by
single 1866 17öre purple tied by bold CARLSTAD cds. in black
with, on reverse, TPO PKXP No2 cds. and arrival. Scace stamp
on letter. SG 13 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
709
)
SWEDEN-USA, 1929 registered flight cover to NY, returned
"Unclaimed" handstamp., bearing 45,50,60,80 ore and 1 & 2 Kr.
values of the scarce 1924 UPU set, along with several scarce
value of the 1920 - 36 issue, all tied by fancy "Stockholm-NY.
Luftpost" date stamp. A rare cover. Facit SKr 3,000 (400 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
SWEDEN-USA, 1869 cover from Ronneby, 54 öre rate via
North German Union direct mail, paid by two 12ö blue and single 30ö brown Coat of Arms. Front shows “4½” Sgr credit to
Germany, crossed out and replaced with blue “Wf 3” Sgr credit
to the U.S., also partial red CHICAGO / PAID ALL / DIRECT cds
and an unusual shield impression (probably applied on arrival
in Chicago). Swedish transit and Kiel / Hamburg railway cancels on reverse. The 30ö with a few trivial blunt perfs, Very Fine
overall, 1908 Obermüller-Willen certificate, a rare transatlantic
cover (the 2x12ö + 30ö franking is previously unrecorded). Facit
9c3, 11e2 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
708
)
SWEDEN-Portugal, 1870 cover from Stockholm, sent totally unpaid, via France. Front shows PKXP.Nr1 cds., blue
SUEDE-ERQUELINES entry cds., scarce F.45 exchange marking under the Franco-Portuguese Convention, plus "230" Re-Issues Portuguese postage due handstamp. Reverse bears
PKXP.Nr2 Swedish transit, plus LISBON arrival. A Very Fine
and scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
SWEDEN-Netherlands, 1867 cover, franked with 9öre Coat of
Arms, plus pair 20öre Lion issues (Sc 7,16), prepaying the 49
örere single letter rate to Holland via the Prussian Post. Stamps
tied by STOCKHOLM cancels, and front shows both oval
framed and unframed FRANCO handstamps, plus red "3 ½"
Sgr credit marking in manuscript. Reverse bears blue
STRALSUND / BERLIN transit, plus red AMSTERDAM arrival
cds. A rare mixed issue cover. Scott 7,16 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
707
)
715
)
BKHH
SCANDINAVIA, Booklets collection, from1937, several hundred booklets, generally modern, sorted by Michel numbers, of
Aland-Denmark-Faroer-Finland-Greenland-Norway and Iceland. All different, housed in a small box, a nice and useful selection (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
SWEDEN- USA, 1869 cover, franked with 24öre orange and
30öre brown Coat of Arms issue (Facit 10h2,11e2), prepaying
the 54öre single weight letter rate to the United States by direct
service under the US-North German Union Convention, and all
tied by GÉTEBORG c.d.s.'s. Front shows FRANCO handstamp
with red "4 ½" notation, plus blue "Wf 3" credit marking, while reverse bears KIEL / HAMBURG transit cds. A rare example of the
121
Third Session
716
718
717
719
720
721
722
723
724
727
725
726
728
729
122
730
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
Start CHF
724
Zeppelin Flights
716
BELGIUM, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, post
card from Brussels to Buenos Aires, with all proper postmarks
and backstamps, clean and attractive, Very Fine. Sieger 157
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
ALBANIA, 1932 (Aug 29-Sep 7), 5th South America Flight,
registered cover from Vlone via Italy to Rio de Janeiro; all
proper postmarks and numerous backstamps, Very Fine, 2001
Leder certificate. Sieger 171 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
717
725
)
726
)
)
ALBANIA, 1933 (Aug 19-29), 5th South America Flight, registered cover from Vlone via Italy to Recife, Brazil, with colorful
airmail franking, all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 226 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
720
727
)
728
)
729
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN MOROCCO, 1934 (Oct 13-23), 10th
South America Flight, registered cover (printed matter) from
British P.O.in Tetuan via London to Brazil, with attractive franking, all proper postmarks and several backstamps, Very Fine.
Sieger 280 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
ALGERIA, 1933 (Jul 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, registered cover from Oran via Friedrichshafen to Brazil, with colorful
franking and all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine.
Sieger 219 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
723
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN MOROCCO, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, Zeppelin picture post card from Casablanca via
London to Brazil, with French currency franking (including 6fr
Seahorse), Very Fine, scarce and attractive. Sieger 238
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
ALBANIA, 1936 (Jul 20-29), 9th South America Flight, registered cover (printed matter) from Tirane via Frankfurt to Rio de
Janeiro, with attractive airmail franking, all proper postmarks
and backstamps, F.-V.F., scarce. Sieger 425 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
722
)
BRAZIL, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight, Condor
cover from Rio de Janeiro to Norway, franked with 10,000r and
500r airmail, all proper postmarks and backstamps. Interesting
contents describing a feast for Norwegians in Brazil. Unusual
(most Zeppelin covers are without contents) and attractive, Very
Fine. Sieger 59.B (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
ALBANIA, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight, Round
Flight. Registered cover from Shkoder via Italy to
Friedrichshafen, then to America and back to Rome, with all
proper postmarks and numerous backstamps, Very Fine, 2001
Leder certificate, a rare item. According to 1948 certificate, only
3 such are known! Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
721
)
BOLIVIA, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight, cover
from La Paz to New York, franked with pair 1.50 overprinted airmails + additional 15c, all proper postmarks including green
“Round Flight” backstamp, Very Fine. Sieger 60.A (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
ALBANIA, 1933 (Aug 5-15), 4th South America Flight, registered cover from Vlone via Italy to Santos, Brazil. All proper
postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 223 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
719
)
BELGIUM, 1933 (Sep 2-12), 6th South America Flight, registered cover from Antwerp to Recife, Brazil, with nice airmail
franking and all proper postmarks (no backstamps), Very Fine.
Sieger 229 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
ALBANIA, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, registered post card from Vlone via Italy to Recife, Brazil, with attractive airmail franking and all proper postmarks and backstamps,
Very Fine. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
718
)
)
730
BELGIUM, 1932 (Apr 5-13), 2nd South America Flight, registered cover from Brussels to Paraguay, with attractive franking
on front and Imperial Airways label on reverse, all proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 143 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
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, quite scarce. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
123
Third Session
731
733
732
731
734
737
738
739
740
741
742
743
744
)
733
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 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
732
)
BULGARIA, 1933 (Sep 16-26), 7th South America Flight,
registered postal card (with additional franking front and back)
from Sofia via Berlin to Recife, Brazil; all proper postmarks and
backstamps; colorful and attractive, Very Fine. Sieger 232
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
734
BULGARIA, 1933 (Jul 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, registered postal card (with additional franking front and back - quite
colorful!) from Sofia via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, all proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 219 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
BULGARIA, 1934 (Aug 18-28), 6th South America Flight,
registered cover from Sofia via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with attractive airmail franking on front, all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 268 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
124
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
Start CHF
737
)
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1932 (Aug 29-Sep 7), 5th South America Flight, Berlin Connecting Flight, cover from Prague to
Recife, Brazil, with attractive franking by 2 Czech airmails; all
proper postmarks and backstamps, F.-V.F. Sieger 171 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
738
)
DENMARK, 1932 (Apr 18-27), 3rd South America Flight, picture post card from Bronshoj via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with airmail franking and all proper postmarks; minor scuff on reverse,
F.-V.F. Sieger 150 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
739
735
)
DENMARK, 1933 (Aug 5-15), 4th South America Flight, post
card from Copenhagen via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with colorful
franking, all proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 223 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
CYPRUS, 1933 (Aug 5-15), 4th South America Flight, registered cover from Nicosia via Friedrichshafen to Buenos Aires,
with mixed German and Cyprus franking, all proper postmarks
and backstamps, Very Fine, an attractive cover with an uncommon franking. Sieger 223 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
740
)
EGYPT, 1931 (Apr 9-13), Egypt Flight, cover from Alexandria
to Vienna, franked with 50pi and 100pi airmail (50pi with “1951”
error), all proper postmarks and backstamps; light horizontal file
fold, F.-V.F. Sieger 105.Bxa (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
741
)
EGYPT, 1931 (Apr 9-13), Egypt Flight, post card from Cairo to
Germany franked with 50pi airmail (with “1951” error), all proper
postmarks (no backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger 105.Axa
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
742
)
EGYPT, 1931 (Apr 9-13), Egypt Flight, picture post card from
Cairo to England, franked with Egypt 50pi Airmail (showing
“1951” error); minor foxing on front, otherwise F.-V.F. Sieger
105.Axa (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
736
)
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America
Flight, Round Flight. Cover from Prague, to Friedrichshafen,
New York, Friedrichshafen and then back to Moravia, with
Czech franking + 2 complete sets of German So. America Zeppelins, all proper postmarks and 6 backstamps, Very Fine, with
detailed 2009 Leder certificate. Sieger 57 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
743
)
EGYPT, 1931 (Apr 9-13), Egypt Flight, cover from Cairo to
Paris franked with 50pi and 100pi airmails, all proper postmarks
and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 105.Az (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
A great Zeppelin rarity! This is the only recorded cover from
Czechoslovakia which made the round trip. Transmitted mail
from Czechoslovakia is not yet listed in the catalogs.
744
)
ESTONIA, 1933 (Jun 3-13), 2nd South America Flight, post
card from Talinn via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper postmarks, Very Fine, attractive. Sieger 214 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
125
Third Session
745
747
746
753
749
748
756
755
754
757
745
)
747
FINLAND, 1933 (Jun 3-13), 2nd South America Flight, registered cover from Helsinki via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with colorful franking, all proper postmarks and several backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 214 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
746
)
FRENCH SUDAN, 1933 (Sep 30-Oct 9), 8th South America
Flight, registered cover from Timbuktoo via Friedrichshafen to
Brazil, with colorful franking and all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine, attractive and very scarce. Sieger 235
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
748
FRENCH SOMALILAND, 1933 (Sep 16-26), 7th South America Flight, registered cover from Djibouti via Friedrichshafen to
Lima, Peru, with all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 232 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
GREECE, 1929 (Mar 25-28), Orient Flight, Athens drop.
Cover with 2m Airmail, all proper postmarks, Athens 30 Mar.
backstamp, Very Fine, a rare item, listed but not priced in
Sieger, 1946 Swiss Philatelic Society certificate. Sieger 23.c
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
126
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Start CHF
749
Start CHF
)
GERMANY, 1929 (Sep 11-12), Germany Flight, Duisburg
drop. Post card to Württemberg, with all proper postmarks (no
backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger 33 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
752
750
)
GERMANY, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight,
Round Trip cover franked with Germany 4m South America
Flight, cancelled on board 9.5.30, used in combination with
Brazil stamps, cancelled 28 May at Recife and USA $1.30 Zeppelin, cancelled at Lakehurst, with small cachet "this article
made the complete round trip via Graf Zeppelin", additional
markings on back including the very rare "Graf Zeppelin LZ 127
Friedrichshafen" and "Graf Zeppelin - Commander Dr.Hugo
Eckener" handstamp, Fine and rare triple-country franking.
Sieger 64.AII (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight,
cover from Berlin franked with 2M (Scott's C38) plus another
copy cancelled on board (22.5) to Brazil, with appropriate franking cancelled at Recife (22.5) to USA, with SFR1.30 Zeppelin
(Scott's C15) added at Lakehurst (June 2), Fine and rare three
country combination franking, with appropriate transit and arrival postmarks, rare. Est. 2,500 - 3,000 CHF. Sieger 57.R
(Photo).
Est. 2,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
753
)
GERMANY, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight,
Sevilla drop. Cover with 2m So. America Flight airmail, all
proper postmarks, F.-V.F., quite scarce. Sieger 57.O (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
754
)
GERMANY, 1930 (May 18-Jun 9), South America Flight,
cover to Brazil with mixed franking by Germany 4m So. America
Flight and Brazil 2000r Condor; all proper postmarks and
backstamps, F.-V.F. Sieger 57.MM (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
755
)
GERMANY, 1931 (Jul 24-31), Polar Flight, 4c Colombia stationery entire envelope, with additional Colombian franking, mixed
with 2M Polar Flight and US pair of 5c Beacon, with appropriate
markings including. Leningrad, Berlin and Cali, Fine triple combination cover. Sieger 119.A (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
756
751
)
GERMANY, 1931 (Jul 24-31), Polar Flight, post card to Leningrad with 1rm Polar Flight, all proper postmarks (no
backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger 119.B (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
)
GERMANY, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight,
cover franked with German stamps cancelled on board
12.4.1930, with Bern Flugplatz cds. the same day, additionally
franked with Netherlands adhesives cancelled Gouda 6.V.30,
endorsed "Alpengebiet", "mit "L.Z.127" in red ink, some staining, otherwise Fine and rare combination cover. Sieger 57
(Photo).
Est. 1,300 - 1,500 CHF.
1,300 CHF
757
)
GERMANY, 1931 (Jul 24-31), Polar Flight, official Zeppelin
picture post card to Leningrad, franked with 1rm Polar Flight, all
proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 119.E (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
127
Third Session
758
760
759
761
763
762
764
767
765
766
770
768
769
771
772
128
Zeppelin Flights
758
)
766
GERMANY, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, post
card from Berlin to Recife, Brazil, franked by meter (unusual!),
with all proper postmarks (no backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger
157 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
759
GREECE, 1933 (May 29-30), Italian Flight, registered post
card from Athens via Friedrichshafen and Rome to the Netherlands, with all proper postmarks and backstamps; minor mounting markes on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 210x (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
767
GIBRALTAR, 1934 (Dec 8-19), 12th South America Flight
(Christmas Flight), registered cover (printed matter) via Berlin
to Rio de Janeiro, with all proper postmarks and backstamps;
minor mounting marks on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 286 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
760
)
)
768
GREAT BRITAIN, 1932 (Apr 5-13), 2nd South America
Flight, Postal Stationery envelope (with additional franking)
from the House of Commons via Berlin to Chile, then returned to
London, all proper postmarks front and back, F.-V.F. Sieger 143
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
762
769
)
)
770
)
HUNGARY, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, cover
from Budapest to Brazil, with airmail franking and all proper
postmarks and backstamps. Clean and attractive, Very Fine.
Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
771
)
)
HUNGARY, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, post
card from Budapest to Recife, Brazil; all proper postmarks (no
backstamps), Very Fine, clean and attractive. Sieger 157
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1933 (Sep 2-12), 6th South America Flight,
cover from London via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro, all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 229 (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
765
)
HUNGARY, 1931 (Apr 9-13), Egypt Flight, cover from Budapest via Friedrichshafen to Egypt, then returned to Budapest,
with very colorful airmail franking, all proper postmarks and
backstamps; minor mounting marks on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger
104 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1933 (Sep 16-26), 7th South America
Flight, cover from London via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro, all
proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 232
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
764
)
HUNGARY, 1931 (Mar 28-30), Hungary Flight, Colombia
Postal Stationery envelope with additional mixed franking, Colombia and Hungary, all proper postmarks and backstamps, colorful and attractive, Very Fine. Sieger 103.c (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1932 (Aug 29-Sep 7), 5th South America
Flight, cover from London via Berlin to Brazil, all proper postmarks and backstamps, clean and attractive. Sieger 171
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
763
)
GUATEMALA, 1936 (May 6-14), 1st North America Flight
(Hindenburg), franked with 5c Orellana issue, 1c, three 2c, 3c,
and 5c Air Mail issue, and on reverse, 1c Postal Tax issue (Sc
238,C47,48,49,52,RA2) for the regular Airmail service fees to
New York, plus US 7¢ and 8¢ National Parks issue and 25¢
Trans Pacific Airmail issue (Sc 746,747,C20) for Zeppelin service to Germany. Stamps tied by violet SERVICE
INTERNACIONAL AEREO / GUATEMALA c.d.s.'s, and front
crossing of the Hindenburg. Reverse bears FRANKFURT arrival cds. with Hindenburg cachet. A rare and colorful "Mitläufer"
cover from this first Eastbound flight (only 50 covers flown).
Sieger 409P (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1932 (Apr 18-27), 3rd South America
Flight, cover from London via Berlin to Brazil, all proper postmarks and backstamps, clean and attractive, Very Fine. Sieger
150 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
761
)
)
772
GREAT BRITAIN, 1933 (Sep 16-26), 7th South America
Flight, cover from London via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro, all
proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 232
(Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
)
HUNGARY, 1936 (May 6-14), 1st North America Flight
(Hindenburg), cover from Szombathely to New York, attractively franked, with all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 406 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
129
Second Session
Start CHF
773
)
HUNGARY, 1933 (Jun 25), Saar Flight, post card from Szeged
via Berlin and Saarbrücken to the Netherlands, with airmail
franking, all proper postmarks (no backstamps); minor mounting marks on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 217 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
774
)
INDIA, 1934 (May 26-Jun 5), 1st South America Flight, Registered airmail cover from Pondicherry franked with King
George V ½a, 4a, and 8a all tied by "Pondicherry REG" cds.
Friedrichshafen dispatch cds. and red flight cancel "c". On reverse Pernamubuco receiver, R.P.S. srt. SG 211,212,232.
Sieger 247 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
773
775
)
INDIA, 1934 (Jun 23-Jul 3), Argentina Flight, cover from Delhi
via Stuttgart to Brazil, attractive airmail franking, all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine, quite scarce. Sieger 254
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
774
776
775
)
IRAQ, 1933 (Oct. 14-Nov. 2), Chicago Flight, registered cover
from Bagdad to Germany with mixed franking by Iraq 50f King
Faisal and Germany 4m Chicago Flight, all proper postmarks,
Very Fine. Sieger 238 €850 (1,010 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
777
)
IRELAND, 1933 (Sep 2-12), 6th South America Flight, cover
from Dublin via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro,with all proper postmarks and backstamps; minor hinge marks on reverse, F.-V.F.
Sieger 229 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
777
130
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
778
)
ITALY 1933 (Ma 29-30), Italian Flight, cover from Rome to the
Netherlands, franked with complete set of Zeppelin issue, all
proper postmarks, Very Fine. The complete set on a Zeppelin
cover is quite scarce. Sieger 208.G. Sassone 45-50 €7,500
(8,940 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
ITALIA, 1933, Crociera Zeppelin, serie completa (S. 45/50)
su busta da Roma del 19 maggio per l'Olanda- Bolli speciali
della Crociera, di transito e arrivo al verso. Non comune.
(Cat. € 7.500)
779
778
)
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1932 (Oct. 9-19), 8th South America
Flight, cover from Rhodes to Buenos Aires, franked with 10L
high value, all proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sassone. Sieger
189. Sassone €5,000 (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
ISOLE DELL'EGEO 1932 8º Sudamericafahrt, lettera da Rodi
del 23 settembre per Buenos Ayres, affrancata con lire 10
oliva (S.11), bollo speciale in rosso della Crociera Zeppelin e
di Friedrichshafen del 10 ottobre 1932. Molto bella. (Cat.
5.000 €).
780
)
779
AEGEAN ISLANDS, 1933 (May 29-30), Italy Flight, post card
from Rhodes franked with 3L and 5L Zeppelin issue (and other
issues on the reverse), addressed to fr, all proper postmarks,
F.-V.F., quite scarce. Sieger 207 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
ISOLE DELL'EGEO 1933 Cartolina postale da Rodi da 30c.,
affrancata al recto con due coppie della serie emessa per il
viaggio Zeppelin in Italia, da L. 3 e da Lire 5 (S. 22-23) e al
verso con altri valori di Egeo. Bolli speciali della Crociera,
non comune insieme.
For additional Italian Occupation of the Aegean Islands
Zeppelin flights, please see lots 524 and 528.
780
781
)
CYRENAICA, 1933 (May 29-30), Italian Flight, registered
cover with complete Zeppelin set, addressed to Germany, all
proper postmarks, Very Fine, rare, Cilio certificate. Sieger 207
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
TRIPOLITANIA 1934 - Zeppelin, serie completa (S. 22/27),
su raccomandata da Tripoli del 29 maggio per la Germania,
annullo speciale in azzurro e bolli di transito di Roma, di
Friedrichshafen e di Lorch al verso. Molto bella, non comune.
Cert. Cilio.
781
131
Third Session
782
783
784
785
787
788
790
791
793
794
789
792
795
132
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
782
Start CHF
)
788
ERITREA, 1932 (Oct 24-Nov 3), 9th South America Flight,
registered post card from Asmara via Friedrichshafen to Recife,
Brazil, with colorful franking and all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine, quite scarce. Sieger 195 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
783
LATVIA, 1933 (Jun 3-13), 2nd South America Flight, post
card from Riga via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, all proper postmarks
(no backstamps), attractive franking, Very Fine. Sieger 214
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
789
ITALIAN SOMALILAND, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), 9th South
America Flight, Seville drop, registered post card to Recife,
Brazil with attractive franking front and back; all proper postmarks, Very Fine, 2001 Sieger certificate. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
784
)
LATVIA, 1933 (Jul 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, post card
from Riga via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper postmarks
and backstamps; colorful franking; a few minor gum stains,
F.-V.F. Sieger 219 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
790
TRIPOLITANIA, 1933 (May 29-30), Italian Flight, registered
cover from Tripoli via Rome and Friedrichshafen to the Netherlands, with attractive franking and all proper postmarks and
backstamps; minor mounting marks on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger
213.F (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
785
)
)
LATVIA, 1933 (Sep 30-Oct 9), 8th South America Flight, registered post card from Riga via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all
proper postmarks (no backstamps), colorful and Very Fine.
Sieger 235 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
791
IVORY COAST, 1933 (Aug 5-15), 4th South America Flight,
registered cover from Koroko via Friedrichshafen to Lima, Peru,
with massive colorful franking and all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine, quite scarce, detailed 1998 Simon certificate. Sieger 223 Aa (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America
Flight, post card from Triesenberg to the U.S.A. with all proper
postmarks (no backstamps) including the green “Round Flight”
(scarce), an attractive item, Very Fine. Sieger 57 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
792
)
LIECHTENSTEIN, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America
Flight, Seville drop. Post card from Vaduz to Seville with attractive franking, all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine.
Sieger 57 (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
793
)
LITHUANIA, 1932 (Oct 24-Nov 3), 9th South America Flight,
registered post card from Kaunas via Berlin to Recife, Brazil,
with colorful commemorative franking and all proper postmarks
and backstamps; minor stains on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 195
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
794
786
LITHUANIA, 1932 (Apr 18-27), 3rd South America Flight,
Berlin Connecting Flight, post card from Kaunas to Recife,
Brazil, with attractive additional franking; all proper postmarks
(no backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger 150 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
LATAKIA, 1933 (May 29-30), Italian Flight, registered cover
via Beirut, Friedrichshafen and Rome to Brazil, with attractive
airmail franking and all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very
Fine, very rare. Sieger 207 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
787
)
795
)
LITHUANIA, 1932 (Oct 24-Nov 3), 9th South America Flight,
registered post card from Kaunas via Berlin to Recife, Brazil,
with all proper postmarks and backstamps, lovely commemorative franking, Very Fine. Sieger 195 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
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
Fine, very scarce. Sieger 138 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
133
Third Session
796
797
800
801
804
803
806
Ex 807
809
134
799
802
805
808
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
796
Start CHF
)
802
NETHERLANDS, 1930 (Nov 11), Netherlands Flight, cover
from Tilburg to Germany franked with attractive mixture of Netherlands issues; all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 99.A (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
797
)
POLAND, 1933 (Aug 5-15), 4th South America Flight, post
card from Warsaw via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper
postmarks and backstamps; minor hinge marks on reverse,
F.-V.F., quite scarce. Sieger 223 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
)
803
NETHERLANDS, 1933 (Aug 5-15), 4th South America
Flight, registered cover from The Hague via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro, all proper postmarks and backstamps, colorful and attractive franking, Very Fine. Sieger 223 (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
)
ROMANIA, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, registered cover from Bucarest to Brazil, with attractive franking front
and back; all proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
804
)
ROMANIA, 1933 (Jun 3-13), 2nd South America Flight, registered cover from Bucarest to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with attractive franking front and back; all proper postmarks, Very Fine.
Sieger 214 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
805
)
ROMANIA, 1933 (Jul 1-12), 3rd South America Flight, registered cover from Bucurest via Nürnberg to Recife, Brazil,
franked with attractive variety of issues, all proper postmarks,
Very Fine. Sieger 219 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
806
798
ROMANIA, 1933 (Sep 2-12), 6th South America Flight, registered post card from Bucurest via Nürnberg to Recife, Brazil,
with attractive franking; all proper postmarks (no backstamps),
Very Fine. Sieger 229 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
NICARAGUA, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), South America Flight,
card originating from Managua, via New York, where U.S. 65¢
Zeppelin was added for further transmission to Friedrichshafen,
all proper postmarks, Very Fine, rare. Scott C13. Sieger 64.F
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
799
807
808
)
RUSSIA, 1931 (Jul 24-31), Polar Flight, post card and cover,
Leningrad-Malyguin, each franked with imperf Polar Flight airmails, all proper postmarks, Very Fine, attractive. Sieger
120.Ba,Bb (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
NORWAY, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, Berlin
Connecting Flight, registered cover from Oslo to La Paz,
Bolivia; all proper postmarks, F.-V.F. Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
801
)
RUSSIA, 1930 (Sep 9-11), Russia Flight, post card and cover,
Moscow to Friedrichshafen, card with 40k perf 10½, cover with
80k perf 12½; all proper postmarks, Very Fine. Sieger 85.Ab,Ba
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
)
NORTHERN RHODESIA, 1934 (Aug 5-14), 5th South America Flight, registered cover from Broken Hill via
Friedrichshafen to Brazil, with colorful franking and all proper
postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 265 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
800
)
809
)
)
RUSSIA, 1933 (Sep 2-12), 6th South America Flight, registered cover from Leningrad via Friedrichshafen to Recife,
Brazil, franked with numerous airmail issues, all proper postmarks and backstamps; the Leningrad-Berlin handstamp at top
left is uncommon, Very Fine. Sieger 229 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
POLAND, 1932 (Sep 12-21), 6th South America Flight, registered postal card (with additional franking front and back) from
Warsaw via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, all proper postmarks and
backstamps; minor hinge marks on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 177
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
135
Third Session
810
811
812
813
814
815
816
817
818
819
820
821
822
823
824
136
Zeppelin Flights
Start CHF
810
Start CHF
)
817
RUSSIA, 1933 (Sep 30-Oct 9), 8th South America Flight, registered cover from Leningrad via Berlin to Montevideo, Uruguay, franked with Zeppelin Construction airmail issues, all
proper postmarks and backstamps; the Leningrad-Berlin
handstamp at top left is uncommon; minor hinge mounting
marks on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 235 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
811
TURKEY, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, Berlin
Connecting Flight, post card from Istanbul to Recife, Brazil with
attractive Turkish franking; all proper postmarks (no
backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
818
)
819
)
820
)
821
)
822
)
UNITED STATES, 1933 (Oct. 14-Nov. 2) Chicago Flight,
cover from Chicago via Italy to the Netherlands, forwarded to
Germany, franked with various U.S. definitives including the $2,
all proper postmarks, including Rome and Florence
backstamps, Very Fine. One of only 107 covers addressed to
Europe that were sent via Rome. Sieger 244.C. Scott 570, 571,
572, 728, 729 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
SWITZERLAND, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight,
Round Flight, Friedrichshafen-Friedrichshafen. Cover from
Romanshorn to Thurgau with attractive Swiss franking, all
proper postmarks including green “Round Flight” backstamp,
Very Fine. Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
816
)
UNITED STATES, 1930 (May 18-Jun 6), Europe-Pan-America Round Flight, cover from Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen,
with franking including $1.30 Zeppelin (Sc. C14), all proper
postmarks, F.-V.F. Sieger 64.B (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
SWITZERLAND, 1933 (Oct 14-Nov 2), Chicago Flight,
Round Flight. Cover from Lucerne via Berlint and back to
Friedrichshafen, with mixed German and Swiss franking, all
proper postmarks and backstamps. Nice item, Very Fine.
Sieger 238 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
815
)
TURKEY, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, Berlin
Connecting Flight, cover from Istanbul to Sao Paulo, Brazil with
attractive Turkish franking; all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
SWEDEN, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, registered cover (printed matter) from Malmo via Berlin to Buenos Aires, with all proper postmarks and numerous backstamps, Very
Fine. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
814
)
TURKEY, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, Berlin
Connecting Flight, cover from Istanbul to Buenos Aires franked
with 3 Turkish overprinted issues; all proper postmarks; light
vertical file fold, F.-V.F. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
SPANISH MOROCCO, 1933 (Jun 3-13), 2nd South America
Flight, registered cover from Tetuan via Friedrichshafen to
Brazil, with attractive franking on front and philatelic label on reverse, all proper postmarks and backstamps, Very Fine. Sieger
214 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
813
)
TURKEY, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight, Berlin
Connecting Flight, post card from Istanbul to Recife, Brazil with
attractive Turkish franking; all proper postmarks (no
backstamps), Very Fine. Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
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 commemorative issues, all proper postmarks, Very Fine, colorful and attractive. Sieger 254 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
812
)
823
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (Apr 18-27), 3rd South America Flight,
Berlin Connecting Flight, picture post card from Zagreb to
Recife, Brazil; all proper postmarks (no backstamps); clean,
Very Fine. Sieger 150 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
824
SYRIA, 1933 (May 6-17), 1st South America Flight, registered cover from Damascus via Friedrichshafen to Brazil, with
attractive airmail franking front and back, all proper postmarks,
Very Fine, extremely scarce. Sieger 202 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (Apr 18-27), 3rd South America Flight,
picture post card from Zagreb via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all
proper postmarks, Very Fine, quite attractive. Sieger 150
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
137
Third Session
825
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight,
Berlin Connecting Flight, post card (with additional franking)
from Zagreb to Recife, Brazil; all proper postmarks (no
backstamps); clean, Very Fine. Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
825
826
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (May 2-12), 4th South America Flight,
post card from Zagreb via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper
postmarks (no backstamps); minor hinge marks on reverse,
F.-V.F. Sieger 157 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
827
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (Sep 12-21), 6th South America Flight,
cover from Zagreb via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper
postmarks and backstamps, F.-V.F. Sieger 177 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
826
828
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (Oct 9-19), 8th South America Flight,
post card from Beograd via Berlin to Rio de Janeiro, with all
proper postmarks and Rio backstamp. Clean and attractive,
Very Fine. Sieger 189 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
827
829
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1932 (Oct 9-19), 8th South America Flight,
cover from Zagreb via Berlin to Recife, Brazil, with all proper
postmarks and several backstamps; minor hinge stains on reverse, F.-V.F. Sieger 189 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
828
830
)
ZANZIBAR, 1934 (Oct. 13-24), 10th South America Flight,
cover to Brazil franked by 1926-27 25c. purple on yellow and
50c. claret tied by Zanzibar cds. "Via Zeppelin-Friedrichshafen"
blue label and Friedrichshafen transit cds. (13 / 10) at left and
red South America Flight cachet. Reverse with Recife acceptance cds. (16 / 10). A rare cover. Sieger 280. SG 307, 308
(Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
829
831
The Aero Field, 1937-62, a run of this important British Air Mail
publication, consisting of 236 numbers, including No.1, out of
256 issued between 1937 and July 1962, all in excellent condition & highly sought after. A wealth of information for the Airmail
enthusiast.
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
830
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836
832
832
833
(H)
GREAT BRITAIN, Official, 1885, £1 brown lilac, overprinted
"I.R. Official", Crowns watermark, regummed, faults, Very Fine
appearance, an affordable example of this extremely rare
stamp, with 1972 R.P.S. certificate. SG O11; £60,000 (86,970
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
834
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d black, beautifully struck red Maltese Cross cancel, large to huge margins, Extremely Fine, a
gem! SG 2; £275 (400 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
833
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1841, 2d blue, “white lines”, large part o.g.,
margins all around, fresh color, Very Fine. SG 14; £4,500 (6,520
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 1,800 CHF.
1,500 CHF
834
m
GREAT BRITAIN, 1880, 1s orange brown, Plate 13, wing margin copy, light cancellation, Very Fine copy of this scarce stamp.
SG 151; £600 (870 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
837
835
(H)
GREAT BRITAIN, Official, 1902, 10s ultramarine, overprinted "I.R. Official", raised period after "R", watermarked
Anchor, perf. 14, unused without gum, with 1990 Heinz Georg
Richter certificate which states "unused in perfect condition,"
also with 2010 BPA certificate, this one stating "pressed crease
at upper left and color a little faded," quite harsh in our opinion
as the color is perfectly even and crease totally marginal, hence
Very Fine, pencil signed Hebert Bloch. A note from the BPA
identifies this copy as position 1 of the block sold in 1947 by
Harmer Rooke. A rarity from Great Britain, missing in most major collections as only 7 (!) examples have been recorded, apparently all without gum. SG O26a; £120,000 (173,940 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 50,000 - 75,000 CHF.
50,000 CHF
H
GREAT BRITAIN, 1883-1913, high value group, including
1883 5s rose Queen Victoria, £1 green Queen Victoria, and 10s
and £1 Waterlow Seahorses, each with large part o.g., first two
with minor gum flaws, F.-V.F., each with B.P.A. certificate. SG
180, 212, 402, 403; £8,500 (12,320 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
139
Fourth Session
838
839
840
841
842
843
845
846
848
849
844
847
850
140
Great Britain
Start CHF
838
Start CHF
)
BRADFORD-YORKS departure cds., red London transit, plus
STADTPOST cds. applied on arrival in Leipzig. A very rare
franking on an exceptional cover. SG 8, 57 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d gray black, worn impression, Plate
1A, JB, good to large margins, tied by boldly struck Maltese
Cross in red, on 1840 large part letter sheet (no side flaps), with
'PD / My 16 / 1840' framed dispatch d.s. in red on reverse, Very
Fine first month of use, Holcombe photo opinion (1990). SG 3
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
839
846
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d intense black, two examples, with
good to large margins, cancelled by black Maltese Cross on an
1841 double rated entire letter, used to Penobscotwith dispatch
of Ormskirk cds. on reverse, and showing strike of the rare
"Missent to Exeter" handstamp in black. SG 1 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
840
)
847
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d black, BL, tied by red Maltese
Cross on an 1840 (18 August) cover to Reading, with red
WINDSOR cds. alongside. A beautiful four-margined Penny
Black cover. SG 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
841
)
)
848
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d black, plate 1b A-E, with full margins and tied by Red Maltese cross, from 'Newbury' Oct 14 to
Bristol Oct. 15 arrival. Vertical file fold and very nice stamp with
'A' square re-cut. SG 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
843
)
849
)
GREAT BRITAIN-British Columbia, 1863 cover via the U.S.,
franked with 6d lilac and 9d straw, prepaying the 1sh 2½d rate to
the West Coast via the United States. Stamps tied by barred numeral "35" killer, and reverse shows HELSTON dispatch cds.
and red LONDON transit. A great franking on cover to a very
scarce destination. SG 84, 86 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d black, Plate IV, ND and NL slightly
overlapping, deep colour, good to large margins, cancelled by
red Maltese Cross on 1840 (8 Dec.) Edinburgh entire letter,
Fine, the entire has two vertical filing creases well clear of adhesives. S.G. 2. Est. CHF 400 ' 500. SG 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 CHF.
400 CHF
845
)
GREAT BRITAIN-New South Wales, 1856 cover, franked with
VF 4-margined 6 pence violet, tied by barred numeral "17" killer.
Front shows red "1d" credit handstamp, and reverse bears London dispatch cds. plus SHIP LETTER / SYDNEY arrival. A Very
Fine and scarce cover. SG 60 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d black, plate 10 (a premium plate),
margins all around, tied by black Maltese Cross cancel on an
1841 letter from Elgin to Edinburgh. Some wear along vertical
file fold (mostly on reverse), F.-V.F. SG 2; £750 off cover (1,090
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
844
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Denmark, 1854 cover, franked with five 1d
red and three 2d blue Victoria issue, slightly overpaying the 10
½ pence single weight letter rate to Denmark (Schleswig) via
Belgium and the Anglo-Prussian Convention. Stamps tied by
barred numeral "545" cancel of Newcastle on Tyne, and front
shows red oval "PD" handstamp, script "franco" handstamp,
plus manuscript "2" pence credit to Belgium and "6 3 / 4" Sgr
credit to Prussia. Reverse bears red London and oval Hamburg
transits, plus K.D.O.P.A HAMBURG cds. from the Danish Office. A rare and most unusual franking on an early prepaid letter
to Denmark. SG 17, 19 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN, 1840, 1d black, plate 2, S-I with full margins
and vertical guide line in I square, tied by Brownish red Maltese
cross, from 'Newton Stewart' July 4 to Edinburgh July 5 arrival, a
Sunday date. Vertical file fold & a nice fresh stamp. SG 2
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
842
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Canada, 1852 cover, franked with two 1d red
brown and single 1sh green (all 4-margined copies), prepaying
the 1sh 2d closed mail rate under the US-British Convention,
and all tied by barred numeral "754" killers. Front shows red "2"
credit
handstamp,
and
reverse
bears
green
STRATFORD-ON-AVON dispatch cds., green LIVERPOOL
transit, plus SENECA arrival handstamp. SG 8, 55 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
850
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1864, 1d rose red, Plate 186, diagonal bisect and pair on 1876 (7 Sept.) envelope from London to Paris
(8.9), tied by 'S.E. / 10' duplex and the bisect additionally tied by
'Ang Pos. V / Amb. Calais' c.d.s. in red, there appears to be a
scored out manuscript line across bisected area, nevertheless
the letter has not been taxed, faults and flap at back missing.
Unusual. S.G. 43. Est. CHF 500 ' 750. SG 43 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Saxony, 1849 cover, franked with 1d red
brown and cut-square pair 10d brown Victoria issue, prepaying
the 1sh 8d double weight letter rate to Saxony plus the 1d late
fee, and all tied by numeral "107" barred oval killers. Front
shows red oval "P" handstamp, red manuscript "4" pence Belgium fee and "6" pence Saxony postage, plus framed "Aus England / per Aachen franco" handstamp. Reverse bears blue
141
Fourth Session
851
851
852
Ex 853
854
855
856
857
858
859
860
861
862
())
863
GREAT BRITAIN-Colombia, 1869 (July) cover front, franked
with strip of three 4d vermilion (Sc 43, Plate 11), prepaying the
single weight letter rate to Colombia by French packet service.
Stamps tied by barred oval "498" cancels, with red
MANCHest.ER / PAID cds. alongside. Front shows red oval
"PP" handstamp, plus ANGL / AMB. CALAIS French entry.
Upon arrival in Colombia, a bisected 20c blue Arms issue (Sc
39) was added, representing the 10c internal postage to
Barranquilla, and tied by blue oval SANTAMARTA handstamp.
A very rare combination cover with the bisected Colombia
stamp, with 2005 Sismondo certificate, ex Tamayo (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
852
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Guatemala, 1869 cover, franked with 2sh
blue Victoria issue (Plate 1), prepaying the double weight letter
rate to Guatemala, via the Panama route. Stamp tied by
LONDON duplex with numeral "76" killer, and front shows
PANAMA transit cds. plus red "2" reals postage due handstamp.
A Very Fine and scarce cover to an uncommon destination.
Scott 55 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
142
Great Britain
Start CHF
853
Start CHF
)
858
GREAT BRITAIN-Guatemala, 1869 (Nov.) and 1872 (Feb.)
letters, prepaid 1 shilling and 2 shillings in cash for the single
and double weight letter rates to Guatemala by British packet
service via the Panama route. Front of each shows red
LOMBARD STREET / PAID cds., large private VIA PANAMA
marking, plus black '2' or '4' reals postage due handstamp. A
Very Fine pair of covers (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN-Peru, 1875 (Nov.) letter, franked with 1sh
green and 2sh blue (plate 12, 121-plate 1), prepaying the double weight letter rate to Peru by British packet service via the
Panama route. Stamps tied by LONDON / 95 barred oval duplex
cancels, and front shows additional private VIA PANAMA
handstamp. A Very Fine cover, with exceptional franking. SG
121,148 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
859
854
)
860
)
861
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Peru, 1877 cover, franked with 6d grey and
pair of 2sh blue Victoria issue, prepaying the triple weight letter
rate to Lambayeque, Peru by British packet service via the Panama route. Stamps tied by hexagonal LONDON duplex cancels
with "L1" late fee inscription (presumably paid in cash), and front
shows private VIA PANAMA instructional handstamp. Rare
franking on a Very Fine cover to an unusual destination, with
2006 Sismondo certificate. SG 119, 147 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN (IRELAND)-USA, 1873 registered letter,
franked with 10d red brown (Plate 1), prepaying the 6d double
weight letter rate plus 4d Registry fee. Stamp tied by upright
barred oval "R" killer, and front shows faded LONDON /
REGISTERED oval and scarce red CORK / REGISTERED
c.d.s.'s. A very scarce Registered transatlantic cover, showing
uncommon use of single franking 10d stamp. SG 114 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
857
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Salvador, 1876 (Oct.) letter, franked with
British 6d grey (plate 15) and 1sh green (plate 12 perf fault upper right) Victoria issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate
to Salvador. Stamps tied by DUNDEE / 114 duplex cancels, and
front shows blue '4rs' postage due marking in manuscript. A
scarce letter to a most unusual destination. Scott 62, 64
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN-Salvador, 1871 cover to Santa Ana,
franked with 1sh green and 2sh blue Victoria issue, prepaying
the double weight letter rate to Santa Ana, Salvador by British
packet service via the Panama route, and tied by LONDON / 97
duplex cancels. Front shows private VIA SOUTHAMPTON &
Panama instructional markings, red framed "L1" late fee
handstamp (presumably paid in cash), plus blue manuscript
"6rs" postage due notation. Rare franking on a Very Fine cover
to an unusual destination. SG 117, 119 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
856
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Guatemala, 1876 (Mar.) letter, franked with
2sh blue (plate 1), prepaying the double weight letter rate to
Guatemala by British packet service via the Panama route.
Stamp tied by LONDON / 101 barred oval duplex, and front
shows private VIA PANAMA marking, plus blue '8' reals postage
due handstamp. A Very Fine cover, showing scarce use of the
2sh stamp. SG 121 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
GREAT BRITAIN-Salvador, 1870 (Oct.) letter, franked with
wing margin single and wing margin pair 1sh green (plate 4),
prepaying the triple weight letter rate to Salvador by British
packet service via the Panama route. Stamps tied by LONDON /
105 barred oval duplex cancels, and front shows private VIA
SOUTHAMPTON handstamp, red framed 'L1' late fee
handstamp, plus blue '6rs' postage due marking in manuscript.
A Very Fine and colorful cover, with exceptional franking. SG
117 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
855
)
862
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Peru, 1877 (Jan.) letter, franked with 6d
slate and 1sh green (plate 15, 64-plate 12), prepaying the single
weight letter rate to Peru by British packet service via the Panama route. Stamps tied by LONDON / 6 barred oval duplex cancels, and front shows additional private VIA PANAMA
handstamp. A Very Fine cover, with exceptional franking. Scott
62 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Australia, 1874 registered cover to Victoria, franked with 3d rose, 4d vermilion, and 2sh blue Victoria issues, prepaying the 2sh 7d triple weight letter rate plus Registry
fee to Australia, via the Brindisi route, all tied by barred oval "R /
33" cancels. Front shows red REGISTERED / LONDON cds.
and reverse bears MELBOURNE transit. A very rare and colorful franking on a Fine Registered cover. SG 27, 32, 42 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
863
)
GREAT BRITAIN-Germany, 1879 (Jan. 29) perfin post card
from London, uprated with two 1d reds (also perfins), F.-V.F.,
unusual (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
143
Fourth Session
864
865
866
868
869
867
874
870
864
871
)
865
GREAT BRITAIN, 1892 hand-painted cover (“Jester”) by
noted Victorian artist George H. Edwards, 1d domestic rate,
addressed to Weston Super Mare with appropriate arrival
backstamp, Very Fine, most attractive, creative and unusual
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1892 hand-painted cover (“Jester”) by
noted Victorian artist George H. Edwards, 1d domestic rate,
from Kentish Town to Weston Super Mare, with Weston
backstamp on reverse. A few minor tone spots, mainly on reverse, otherwise Very Fine, a lovely and imaginative item
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
144
Great Britain & Offices Abroad
Start CHF
866
Start CHF
)
873
GREAT BRITAIN, 1893 hand-painted cover (“Jester”) by
noted Victorian artist George H. Edwards, 1d domestic rate,
from Birmingham to the artist's nephew in Glasgow, with adhesive, cds and adress all on reverse, Glasgow receiver on the illustration. Minor soiling, F.-V.F., a truly lovely and imaginative
item (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
867
GREAT BRITAIN AND CHANNEL ISLANDS, 1841-2000, extensive mint and used collection with some better items,
neatly housed in six stock books plus a few presentation albums. Includes an extensive range of used Queen Victoria,
spotty 4 Kings (note a £1 King George V Wedding), but extensive Queen Elizabeth II, including a mint set of DLR Castles,
early Wildings, and lots and lots of newer issues, commemoratives from the 1950's onward and regionals. Channel Islands includes Alderney, Guerney, Jersey and Isle of Man - singles and
sets neatly arranged in one volume, plus a second volume of full
sheets mostly from the 1980's; the key early sets are here, plus
more recent issues seem complete, postage dues etc. A nice
clean lot, with many mint never hinged, generally F.-V.F., a great
lot for the beginning collector or eBay dealer.
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1906 hand-painted cover (“Seascape”) by
noted Victorian artist George H. Edwards, 1d domestic rate,
addressed to St. Ives, with ST. IVES / CORNWALL backstamp;
some trivial minor stains on reverse do not detract, Very Fine, a
lovely and very scarce item (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
868
)
British Offices Abroad
GREAT BRITAIN, 1907 hand-painted cover (“Seascape”) by
noted artist A. Lingeman, 1d domestic rate (on reverse is 1d
KEVII franking and adressed to the artist's wife in Great
Malvern, Worcs). Trivial closed backflap tear, Very Fine, a
beautiful cover (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
869
874
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN ARGENTINA-France, 1875 letter,
franked with 5c Rivadavia issue prepaying the local Argentine
postage, plus British 3d and 4d Victoria issues prepaying the
British transit fees on a single weight letter to France. Argentine
stamp cancelled by BUENOS AIRES / O.M. cds., and British
stamps tied by barred oval killers applied on arrival in London.
Front shows red LONDON / PAID and PD handstamp, plus
ANGL / AMB. CALAIS French entry marking. A Very Fine & rare
combination cover. (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1907 hand-painted cover (“Dutch Seascape”) by noted artist A. Lingeman, 1d doestic rate (paid by
pair ½d KEVII) from Paddington to the artist's wife in Great
Malvern, Worcs, Malvern arrival cancel on the illustration, address and franking on reverse. Trivial minor flaws on reverse,
otherwise Very Fine, a very beautiful item (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
870
HH
)
GREAT BRITAIN, Admiral Official, 1903, ½d. blue green
postal stationery card inscribed "O.H.M.S.", used from
Leytonstone S.O.-squared circle cds. to Greenock, OC. 5.
1903. An scarce used Official card. Higgins and Gage 1-type I
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
871
)
GREAT BRITAIN, 1860's-1940's, accumulation of over 250
covers or cards, in one box, ranging from Queen Victoria
through the 4 Kings. Includes stampless, usages abroad, postal
stationery, also numerous Offices in Morocco and some Offices
(or usages) in the Turkish Empire. Great variety, generally
F.-V.F., inspection definitely recommended (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
872
875
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN ARGENTINA-England, 1876 use of Argentine 5c postal stationery envelope, uprated with 15c San
Martin issue, prepaying the local Argentine postage on a multiple weight letter. A British 1sh Victoria issue was applied in an
attempt to pay the British postage to England, but on arrival, and
additional 1sh fee was charged on delivery. Argentine stamps
tied by BUENOS AIRES / O.M. c.d.s.'s, and British stamp canceled by indistinct killer. Front shows BATH arrival cds., and reverse bears fancy cachet of a newspaper agent in Buenos
Aires. A rare and most unusual combination cover (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
BKHH
GREAT BRITAIN AND CHANNEL ISLANDS, 1924-2000, accumulation of mint complete booklets, many hundreds filling
a large box, note some nice early King George V booklets, extensive Queen Elizabeth II including better such as Wedgwood,
plus a few Channel Islands, and modern items galore. Some
duplication, all clean items, generally F.-V.F., a great lot for the
serious booklet collector or dealer.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
145
Fourth Session
Start CHF
876
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-Switzerland, 1867 unpaid
folded letter from Port au Prince, which first entered the British mails at JACMEL on 8 September 1867, and was sent to St.
Thomas aboard the Royal Mail steamship Danube. From here,
it was carried to England aboard the Royal Mail Douro, then forwarded to France with the GB / 1F60c accountancy marking
(Salles 3040). France applied the F.29 exchange marking
(Salles 3166), then sent this letter to Switzerland under Article
29 of the Franco-Swiss Letter Bill. On arrival in Chaux de Fond,
the letter was mistakenly marked for a collection of 130 centimes, then modified to reflect the correct 100 centimes postage
due. This amount was a combination of the 10 centimes Swiss
internal postage, plus the 90 centimes fee to France. Letters
from Haiti to European destinations beyond France are very uncommon during this period (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
876
877
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1872 (Jan. 9) envelope
from Port au Prince, sent via Jacmel and franked with a British
2d blue (Plate 13) and 1sh green (Plate 5) Victoria issue (SG
Z4,Z25), prepaying the 1sh 2d double weight letter rate to
France. Stamps cancelled by barred oval "C59" killer, with red
JACMEL / PAID cds. alongside. Front shows blue "Consulat
general de France / pres la Republique d'Haiti" cachet, plus red
LONDON / PAID transit, circular red "PD" handstamp, and
ANGL / AMB. CALAIS French entry marking. Reverse bears a
PARIS arrival cds. of 27 January 1872. A very colorful and rare
example of French Consular mail sent via the British Post Office
in Haiti. SG Z4,Z25 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
877
878
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1873 (Apr 24) Envelope
from Jacmel, franked with a British 3d rose (Plate 9) and 4d
vermilion (Plate 12) Victoria issue, prepaying the 7d single
weight letter rate to France. Stamps cancelled by barred oval
"C59" killer, with red JACMEL / PAID cds. alongside. Front
shows red LONDON / PAID transit, red oval "PD" handstamp,
plus ANGL / AMB. CALAIS French entry marking, while reverse
bears a PARIS transit and VESINET arrival cds. of 15 May
1873. A very colorful and rare cover from the British Post Office
in Jacmel. SG Z6,Z9 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
878
879
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1876 (Sept 11) envelope from Port au Prince, franked with a British 2d blue (Plate
15) and single 1sh green (Plate 12) Victoria issue, prepaying
the 1sh 1½d single weight letter rate to France (no ½d stamps
available?). Stamps cancelled by vertical 8-bar "E53" killer, with
PORT AU PRINCE cds. alongside. Front shows red LONDO /
PAID transit, plus red ANGL / AMB. CALAIS French entry marking, while reverse bears a PARIS arrival cds. of 4 October 1876.
Despite minor flaws, a very rare and attractive cover from the
British Post Office in Port au Prince. SG Z38, Z51 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
879
146
British Offices Abroad
Start CHF
880
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1877 (Apr 10) envelope
from Port au Prince, franked with a pair of the British 1d red
brown (Plate 183) and single 1sh green (Plate 12) Victoria issue
(SG Z36,Z51), prepaying the 1sh 1½ single weight letter rate
to France (no½d stamps available?). Stamps tied by vertical
8-bar "E53" cancels, with PORT AU PRINCE cds. alongside.
Front shows red LONDON / PAID transit, plus ANGL / CALAIS
French entry marking, while reverse bears a TALMONT arrival
cds. of 30 April 1877. Central vertical crease does not affect the
franking, and does not detract from this rare cover from the British Post Office in Port au Prince. SG Z36,Z51 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
881
)
880
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1880 (Dec. 25) folded
letter from Jacmel, franked with a British 1½d Venetian red
and rare strip of three 4d grey brown (Plate 17) Victoria issue,
prepaying the 1sh 1½d single weight letter rate to France.
Stamps cancelled by barred oval "C59" killers, with red
JACMEL / PAID cds. alongside, and reverse bears red
LONDON transit. Minor vertical filing crease does not detract
from this very rare and desirable Christmas day cover from the
British Post Office in Jacmel. SG Z33, Z13 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
882
)
881
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1880 (Aug. 8) envelope
from St. Marc, franked with a British 1½d red brown (Plate 3)
and single 1sh green (Plate 1) Victoria issue (SG Z37,Z51), prepaying the 1sh 1½d single weight letter to France. Stamps
cancelled by a vertical 6-bar "E53" killer, with PORT AU
PRINCE cds. alongside. Upon arrival in England, this letter was
determined to be a double weight item, and was thus forwarded
to France as a totally unpaid letter. France applied the "T" in triangle handstamp, and marked this letter for a collection of 32
decimes upon delivery in Le Havre. Despite minor flaws, a very
attractive and rare insufficiently prepaid letter from the British
Post Office in Port au Prince. SG Z37,Z51 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
882
883
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1880 (Dec. 8) folded letter from Jacmel, franked with a British 1½d red brown (Plate
3-small nick at top) and rare 1sh salmon (Plate 13) Victoria issue, prepaying the 1sh 1½d single weight letter rate to France.
Stamps cancelled by a barred oval "C59" killer, with red
JACMEL / PAID cds. alongside. Front shows red ANGL / AMB.
CALAIS French entry cds., while reverse bears red LONDON
transit and PARIS arrival cds. Rare franking on a Very Fine and
colorful cover from the British Post Office in Jacmel. SG Z3, Z27
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
883
147
Fourth Session
884
885
886
890
891
892
887
894
893
884
)
885
BRITISH OFFICES IN HAITI-France, 1881 (Mar. 11) envelope
from Port au Prince, showing red manuscript "1 1 ½" cash prepayment for the 1sh 1 ½d single weight letter rate to France.
Front shows exceptional strike of the red Crown Circle PAID / AT
/ PORT AU PRINCE handstamp (SG CC3 re-introduced for use
during a shortage of British adhesives), plus the normal
PORT-AU-PRINCE cds. and vertical 6-bar "E53" killer. Reverse
bears LONDON transit and LE HAVRE arrival cds. of 31 March
1881. A Very Fine and rare cover showing late use of the Crown
Circle handstamp from the British Post Office in Port au Prince.
SG CC3 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN MEXICO, 1868 cover, franked with two
imperforate 12 cent. Hildago issue (Sc 47), plus Great Britain
4d Victoria issue (Sc 43, Plate 10). Mexican stamps cancelled
by CORREOS / TAMPICO cds. and British stamp tied by "C63"
barred oval, with TAMPICO / PAID cds. alongside. A very scarce
combination cover showing both Mexican and British mail service form Tampico to Vera Cruz. (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
148
British Offices Abroad
Start CHF
886
Start CHF
)
890
BRITISH OFFICES IN MEXICO, 1873 (Nov.) letter, franked
with Mexico 12c Hidalgo issue (Sc 94), tied by oval TAMPICO
cds. Letter uprated with British 4d vermilion (Sc 43) for the British packet service to Vera Cruz, tied by barred oval 'C63' cancel,
with TAMPICO cds. of the British office alongside. A Very Fine
and rare combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
887
BRITISH OFFICES IN PANAMA-Germany, 1873 (Aug.) unpaid envelope sent to Hamburg, showing PANAMA origin
cds. of the British P.O. Despite the 'via New York' endorsement,
this letter was sent to England via British packet service. Front
shows GB / 3F60c accountancy marking (erroneously applied),
manuscript '1' shilling British debit marking, plus blue manuscript '14½' schilling postage due. Reverse bears red
LONDON transit and HAMBURG arrival datesamp. A Very Fine
and scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN MOROCCO-USA, 1902 registered use
of 5c Gibraltar postal card with "Morocco Agency" overprint, uprated with 5c green and 20c olive Gibraltar adhesives
with "Morocco Agencies" overprint, prepaying the Registered
postal rate to the United States, and all tied by oval
REGISTERED / TANGIER c.d.s.'s. Front shows large oval "R"
handstamp, oval REGISTERED / LONDON transit, plus oval
NEW YORK Registry cds. applied on arrival. Scarce franking
on a Very Fine and unusual postal stationery item (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
888
)
891
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PERU -France, 1864 (May) letter,
franked with paste-up 1 dinero red (Sc 12), prepaying the local
rate to the port of departure. Stamp tied by indistinct cds., with
rare red ARICA cds. of the British P.O. alongside. Front shows
GB / 2F87 5 / 10c accountancy marking, ANGL / CALAIS
French entry cds., plus '24' decime postage due handstamp.
Reverse bears red LONDON and numerous French transit
markings, plus ANGOULEME arrival cds. A Very Fine cover
(flaps missing) with unusual franking and unrecorded use of the
ARICA cds. in red (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
m
BRITISH OFFICES IN MOROCCO, 1876-1978, a mint or
used collection with many issues complete, including Gibraltar issues overprinted 1903-05 5c. to 2pi., 1905-06 5c. to
2pi., British Currency 1907-13½d. to 2s.6d, and Spanish Currency 1907-12 5c. on½d. to 12pi. on 10s. all mint, also a few
British Levant, mainly Fine. SG approximately £1,500 (2,170
CHF).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
892
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PERU-Italy, 1878 (Aug.) letter, locally
franked with 10c green Arms issue (Sc 25), and uprated with
British½d rose, 3d rose (Plate 19), 4d green (plate 15), and 6d
slate (Plate 15) for the foreign postage to Italy. Stamps tied by
barred oval 'D87' cancels, with IQUIQUE / PERU cds. alongside. Front shows red LONDON / PAID transit, and reverse
bears GENOVA arrival cds. An outstanding British-used-abroad
combination cover, with rare five-color franking (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
893
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PERU-Germany, 1879 cover, locally
paid with 10c Coat of Arms issue (Sc 25), tied by LIMA /
PRINCIPAL cds. Foreign postage paid with Great Britain 2d
plate 15 and 4d plate 15 (SG Z31,Z39), tied by C38 killer of
Callao. Front shows London "T" handstamp and blue "50" centime debit in blue, plus "80" pfennig postage due. Reverse bears
CALLAO and red LONDON transits, plus HAMBURG arrival
c.d.s.'s. A beautiful and rare combination cover, with Holcombe
certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
889
894
)
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PUERTO RICO-Spain, 1849 folded letter, showing red PAID / AT / SAN JUAN PORTO RICO Crowned
Circle handstamp (SG CC1) and red manuscript "2 / 1" prepayment. Front shows red London PAID transit and oval "PF"
handstamp, red ANGL / CALAIS French entry, and red Spanish
"10Rs" postage due handstamp. Reverse bears black SAN
JUAN PORTO RICO cds. of the British Office, plus red
LOGRONO arrival cds. A colorful and scarce cover, showing a
Fine example of the Crown Circle marking. SG CC1 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
BRITISH OFFICES IN NICARAGUA-France, 1881 (Mar.) letter, franked with perf. 12 Nicaragua 5c black and rouletted 25c
green (Sc 5,12), tied by octagonal "3 / G" cancel, with
CORREOS NICARAGUA / GRENADA cds. alongside. Foreign
postage paid with British 1 ½d (Plate 3) and 1sh salmon (Plate
13) (Sc 32,65), overlapping the Nicaraguan stamps and tied by
GREY-TOWN cds. Reverse shows red LONDON transit and
PARIS arrival cds. An exceptional combination cover, with 1991
PF certificate (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
149
Fourth Session
Start CHF
895
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PUERTO RICO-Spain, 1858 folded letter, locally franked with Cuba ½r blue, tied by blue parrilla cancel with E DE MAYAGUEZ / PUERTO RICO cds. alongside.
Front shows Extremely Fine PAID / AT / SAN JUAN PORTO
RICO Crowned Circle handstamp in black (SG CC1), red manuscript "1 / 11" prepayment, red London PAID transit, red circular
"PP" handstamp, plus black ANGL / AMB.CALAIS French entry.
Reverse bears black SAN JUAN PORTO RICO cds. of the British Office, PARIS transit, plus RIVADEO arrival cds. A very colorful and scarce cover, of exceptional quality. SG CC1. Scott 12
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
895
896
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PUERTO RICO-Spain, 1866 folded letter, franked with British 1d, 4d, and pair 6d Victoria issue (SG
Z84 Pl. 72, Z90 Pl. 7, Z92 Pl. 5), prepaying the 1sh 5d letter rate
to Spain by British packet service. Stamps tied by barred oval
"C61" cancels, with red PORTO-RICO / PAID cds. of the British
Office alongside. Front shows red LONDON / PAID transit, red
circle "PD" handstamp, plus red manuscript "2" pence credit to
Spain. A beautiful cover from the British Office in San Juan with
Scarce three color franking, with 2005 Sismondo certificate. SG
Z84,Z90,Z92 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
896
897
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN PUERTO RICO-Spain, 1874 folded letter, franked with horizontal strip of three British 10d Victoria issue (SG Z102 Pl. 1), prepaying the 2sh 6d double weight letter
rate to Spain by British packet service. Stamps tied by barred
oval "C61" cancels, with red PORTO-RICO / PAID cds. of the
British Office alongside. Front shows red LONDON / PAID transit, red oval "PD" marking, plus red "4d" handstamp showing
credit to Spain. A beautiful cover from the British Office in San
Juan with scarce franking, accompanied by 1984 PF and 2005
Sismondo certificates. SG Z102 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
897
898
)
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 cds. Front
shows oval "R" registry handstamp, plus LIMASOL / CYPRUS
cds., 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
For British Offices in China, please see lots 1295-1328.
898
150
British Office Abroad - Commonwealth: Aden - Bechuanaland
Start CHF
British Commonwealth
899
)
ADEN-France, 1873 cover mailed aboard the French Ligne
T paquebot Danube en route from Mauritius to Aden, and
franked with General Colonies pair 25c Ceres issue to pay the
single weight letter rate to France. At Aden, the letter was transferred to the Ligne N paquebot Pei-Ho, where the stamps were
cancelled with the anchor-in-lozenge killer, and the scarce
COR.D.ARM / LIG.N.PAQ.FR.No4 cds. was applied, along with
the framed "PD" handstamp. Reverse shows the transit details
written by the French postal agent at Aden, the MARSEILLE A
LYON / SPECIAL railway cancel, plus the PARIS arrival cds. A
rare postal history item of exceptional quality (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
900
899
)
900 (front)
BAHAMAS-USA, 1876 cover, franked with perf 12½ version of
the 4d rose Victoria issue. Stamp tied by Code B BAHAMAS
cds.,and front shows "Due 3" cent U.S. postage due
handstamp. Reverse bears elegant print of the "ROYAL
VICTORIA HOTEL". A very scarce and unusual hotel cover. SG
26 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
901
)
BAHAMAS-England, 1892 registered use of 2 ½d/4d postal
stationery envelope, uprated with 2 ½d Queen Victoria issue,
prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to Germany
Stamps tied by "AO5" barred oval killer, with red REGISTERED
/ NASSAU cds. alongside. Front shows oval framed "R" Registry handstamp and red REGISTERED / LONDON transit, while
reverse bears AUE arrival cds. A very rare and attractive use of
this stationery envelope. SG 52. Higgins and Gage B4 (Photo).
Est. 250 CHF.
250 CHF
902
900 (back)
)
BECHUANALAND, 1891, “British Bechuanaland” on Great
Britain 4d green & purple brown, bisected vertically, and
tied by Palapye Station / B.P. c.d.s. on 1899 (22 Nov.) ON HER
MAJESTY'S SERVICE / CAPE GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS orange-brown corner card envelope used locally and showing initialed signature of D. Solomon, Postmaster below bisect,
envelope centrally folded horizontally and vertically clear of
stamp and addressee's name neatly barred out, Very Fine and
rare, Ex William Frazer. SG 35a; £2,500 (3,620 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
903
901
)
902
BECHUANALAND, 1891, “British Bechuanaland” on Great
Britain 4d green & purple brown, bisected vertically, tied by
PALAPYE STATION / B.P. c.d.s. on 1899 (13 Dec.) local envelope and showing manuscript signature 'RW / Postmaster' below bisect, envelope has central vertical filing fold, Very Fine
and rare, Behr certificate (2007). SG 35a; £2,500 (3,620 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
903
151
Fourth Session
Start CHF
904
Start CHF
HH/H
906
BERMUDA, 1922-34, Caravel and King George V,
¼d.-12s.6d. complete, o.g., lightly hinged, high value never
hinged. SG 77/93; £505 (730 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
H
BRITISH GUIANA, 1882-1964, mint collection, neatly hinged
on Yvery album pages, with value in later Queen Victoria
through King George V sets and singles. Nice clean fresh condition throughout, generally Very Fine. SG £1,170+ (1,700 CHF).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
907
H
BRITISH HONDURAS, 1865-1975, a mint or unused collection with many issues complete, including 1874 perf. 12½ 3d.
chocolate, 1877 perf. 14 3d. and 1s., 1888 surcharge perf. 14
2d. on 6d., 1891-1901 QV 1c. to $1 and $5, 1904-07 KEVII 1c. to
$5, 1913-21 KGV $5, 1924 KGV $5, and 1938-47 KGVI 1c. to
$5, Very Good to Fine, a few faults. SG approximately £3,550
(5,150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
908
905
m
H
BRITISH HONDURAS, 1888-1953, mint collection, neatly
hinged on Yvert album pages. Note King George V 1913 and
1922 sets both complete to the $5, plus King George VI complete, some Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. Clean and
fresh throughout, generally Very Fine, attractive. SG approximately £1,000 (1,450 CHF).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
BRITISH GUIANA, 1850, Local Typeset Issue, 12¢ black on
blue, type B, on medium wove paper, cut square, bright colour, good to large margins on three sides, frame line barely
touched at foot and two tiny nicks / tears there, lightly cancelled
by 'Demerara' double-arc cds., a Very Fine appearing example
of this rare stamp, clear R.P.S. Certificate (1959). SG 5; £15,000
(21,740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
911
907
Ex 904
910
916
Ex 912
915
917
152
918
British Commonwealth: Bermuda - Ceylon
Start CHF
Start CHF
914
909
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Italy, 1873 (July) unpaid letter
sent from St. Thomas via England, aboard the Royal mail
steamship Elbe, then forwarded to Italy in the closed mails
through France. Front shows '17' decimi tax handstamp, supported by 30c, 40c, and 1L postage due stamps (Sc J8,J9,J13),
while reverse bears ST. THOMAS departure, red LONDON
transit, plus GENOVA arrival c.d.s.'s. A scarce transatlantic
cover from the Danish West Indies. Scott J8,J9,J13.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN COLONIES, 1945-1951,
167 covers or cards, in two cover albums.All colonies represented, mainly covers going abroad (to Europe or the U.S.A.,
also to Egypt and Aden) but some scarcer domestic; includes
censored, registered, airmail, soldier's mail, prisoner of war
mail and more, with many scarce frankings. Occasional small
fault, majority F.-V.F., scarce items on cover. Sassone €115,000
(137,160 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 10,000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
910
915
HH
916
HH
917
)
CAMEROONS-BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, 1915
(Oct. 22) censored cover to Lome, Togo, franked with 1d on
10pf red G.E.F., canceled by "DUALA Kamerun b" postmark,
with violet "Passed by Censor at Lome Togo" handstamp.,
Lome backstamp. A scarce usage. SG B3. Michel 3a (Photo).
Est. 180 - 200 CHF.
180 CHF
HH
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN EAST AFRICA, 1941,
complete overprinted set of 5, unissued, o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 2 / I-7 / I; €11,000
(13,120 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
913
)
CAMEROONS-BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, 1915
cover to Togo, bearing vertical pair of 1d.on 10pfg.red-surcharged in black, tied by comb type "Duala 29.12.15.Lamerun /
a"cds.-showing violet censor handstamp. of Lome, along with
arr.cds.12.1.16. A rare commercial inter-African usage of overprint.variety. SG B3e (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN EAST AFRICA, 1941,
complete overprinted set of 5, unissued, o.g., never hinged
(some usual patchy gum), fresh and a very rare set, Very Fine,
with 2002 Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 2 / I-7; €10,500
(12,520 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
912
)
BURMA-India, 1842 (Jan 3) cover to Madras, endorsed "P.P."
on front, struck on reverse with framed three line "MOULMEIN"
dispatch cds. in red and, alongside, Fine strike of framed
"MADRAS / SHIP LETTER" in black (Jan 13). Some ageing but
good strikes. Rare early letter from Burma (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN EAST AFRICA, 1941,
2L green, variety red overprint inverted, o.g., never hinged,
Fine, with Dr.Avi and G. Colla certificates. Sassone 1a; €8,500
(10,140 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
911
)
918
)
CEYLON-England, 1858 cover, franked with imperforate 1d
blue and 2d green on white paper, plus 6p plum on blue paper
Queen Victoria issue (Sc 2,3,4), prepaying the 9 pence single
weight letter rate to England, via the Marseille route. Stamps
tied by circular bar cancels, and front shows red LONDON /
PAID arrival cds. Reverse bears KANDY / POST PAID and
KANDY / STEAMER LETTER c.d.s.'s. A rare three-color franking o a Very Fine cover. Scott 2,3,4 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HH
BRITISH OCCUPATION OF ITALIAN EAST AFRICA, 1941,
Italian Colonies revenue stamps, overprinted "BRITISH
OCCUPATION" in black, violet or red, the complete set of
eleven values, o.g., never hinged, post office fresh, F.-V.F.,an
extremely rare set, with 1985 Diena and 2011 G. Colla certificates. Sassone 10-20; €73,000 (87,060 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 20,000 - 30,000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
153
Fourth Session
920
Ex 921
919
923
924
925
926
929
Ex 928
Ex 931
Ex 930
154
922
British Commonwealth: Ceylon - Falkland Islands
Start CHF
919
Start CHF
)
926
CEYLON-France, 1859 cover, franked with 1d. blue, paying local postage, tied by barred killer& showing red PAYS ENTR /
V:SUEZ AMB entry date stamp. plus "16" decimes Postage due
handstamp. Reverse bears COLOMBO / POST PAID -Paris A
Nantes transits & Romorantin arrival. Despite faults a scarce &
interesting cover--only 2 Double rated 1d. covers recorded. SG
1 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
CYPRUS-Greece, 1902 use of 2pi registered postal stationery envelope, uprated with ½pi and pair 30pa Queen Victoria
bi-colored issue (SG 16,17), all tied by LIMASSOL / CYPRUS
c.d.s.'s. Front shows scarce red oval REGISTERED / CYPRUS
cds., and reverse bears LARNACA and PIRAEUS transits, plus
ATHENS arrival cds. A scarce and colorful Registered stationery (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
927
920
m
HH/H
CYPRUS, 1924-28, King George V, ¼pi.-£1 complete, o.g.,
lightly hinged, high values never hinged. SG 102/22; £500 (720
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
922
928
HH
HH
CYPRUS, 1928, King George V, £5 black on yellow, o.g.,
never hinged, fresh, Very Fine, an exceptional example, BPA
cert. SG 117a; £3,250 as hinged (4,710 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
924
929
)
DOMINICA- Germany, 1890 (10 Sept.) registered envelope
to Fürstenwalde (27.9), franked with 1882 bisected vertically
and surcharged in black '½' on half 1d. lilac (4) and in red '½' on
half 1d. lilac (8, with two pairs) tied by 'A07' barred obliterators
on, showing 'R' in oval h.s. adjacent and a couple of stamps additionally tied by light 'Registered / London' oval d.s. in red, Very
Fine, Philatelic Foundation certificate (1993). SG 10,11 (Photo).
)
CYPRUS, 1890 use of the 2pi registered stationery envelope, uprated with 2pi blue (SG 19), tied by squared circle
LARNACA / CYPRUS cds. Front shows red oval
REGISTERED / CYPRUS cds., and reverse bears POSTE
INTERNATIONALE / ARRIVED / SMYRNA cds., plus manuscript "introuvable a Aydin" applied as an explanation for returning this letter to Larnaca. A very interesting and scarce cover
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
925
HH/H
CYPRUS, 1880-2000, extensive high-quality mint collection, neatly arranged in two stock books. Missing only a few
stamps for completion, with a full range of Queen Victoria, 4
Kings, Queen Elizabeth II and Independent issues, also a section of Turkish Cyprus. There are high values including King Edward VII and King George V £1 and a nice King George V £5,
commemoratives, souvenir sheets and more, plus numerous
complete sheets from the 1980's on. Clean throughout, mostly
never hinged, generally F.-V.F., the perfect lot for the serious
condition-conscious collector. SG £10,000 ++ (14,500 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
CYPRUS, 1924, King George V, £1 purple & black on red,
watermark Multiple Crown CA, gutter margin single, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. SG 102; £300 for hinged (440 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
923
)
CYPRUS-Iran, 1917 (Jan.) cover from Cyprus to Karachi,
forwarded to Chahbar, Iran, originally addressed care of the
Postmaster in Karachi, franked by Cyprus 30 paras mauve and
green tied by Nicosia cds. Circular violet Censor cachet on front
and reverse with Karachi arrival (Jan 8), cover forwarded on to
the Military addressee in Chahbar (now Khabar or Chabbar /
Persia) with superb strike of "CHAHBAR / B.O. / PERSIAN
GULF" cds. struck in blue (Jan 14). Extremely rare. Michel 60.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
CYPRUS, 1886, Queen Victoria, ½ on ½pi. emerald-green,
Crown CC and Crown CA watermarks, the latter with missing
tail on 1 & broken 2, Very Fine used. SG 28, 29; £440 (640 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
921
)
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
930
250 CHF
H
DOMINICA, 1877-1958, mint collection, neatly hinged on
Yvert album pages, essentially complete from 1903, including
the key King Edward VII and King George V sets. Clean and
fresh throughout (some minor curling noted), generally F.-V.F.
SG approximately £1,300 (1,880 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
931
CYPRUS-Germany, 1901Queen Victoria ½pi green registered wrapper, uprated by 2 Pi. blue / purple (SG 43), tied by
unclear Limassol Scott. & showing oval REGISTERED
CYPRUS, Ap. 12 / 01 and R in oval / both in red - Lamaca cds.
transit and Munich arr.cds. / blue. A truly rare registered usage
of wrapper from Cyprus (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
H
FALKLAND ISLANDS, 1891-1955, mint collection, neatly
hinged on Yvert album pages. Better items include Queen Victoria 1882 4d and 1898 5s; King Edward VII 1904 set complete;
King George V 1929 Whale & Penguin set complete; 1935-55
complete including Dependencies. Nice clean lot with numerous beter sets and singles, F.-V.F. SG £4,335 (6,280 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
155
Fourth Session
932
935
937
938
939
944
936
933
940
942
156
British Commonwealth: Fiji - Griqualand West
Start CHF
932
Start CHF
)
939
FIJI-New Caledonia, 1895 cover, bearing 1893 Provisional
FIVE PENCE on 6d rose tied by "G.P.O. SUVA / 18 FEB 95 /
FIJI" cds., and showing Noumea 11 Mar. Nlle. Caledonie receiver. Scarce provisional, showing inter island usage. SG 75
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
933
GIBRALTAR-Italy, 1866 cover, franked with two GB 1d. red
(-plate 93, tied by Type K1 " A26 " killers, with GIBRALTAR cds.
alongside. Front shows "Col Vapore Syrian" endorsement, plus
red VIA DI MARE " / E handstamp. and 4 decimepostage due,
bearing red framed GENOVA / ARRIVO date stamp. arrival.
Scarce 2d. ' Ship Letter' rate on a Very Fine cover. SG 43
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
FIJI, 1891-1956, mint collection, neatly hinged on Yvert album
pages. Includes a few Queen Victoria, 1906 King Edward VII set
complete, King George V nearly complete including 1912 set
complete, King George VI complete. Clean fresh condition
throughout, generally Very Fine. SG approximately £1,300
(1,880 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
934
940
H
941
)
942
HH
)
GIBRALTAR-England, 1857 cover, franked with GB 6d. lilac
(SG 70), tied by Type G1 barred "G" killer. Front shows blue
GIBRALTAR / date / SHIP LETTER cds., and red PAID /
LIVERPOOL / SHIP tombstone, plus red LONDON / PAID cds.A
rare combination of postal markings on a Very Fine cover. SG
70 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
938
m
GOLD COAST, 1882-84, four different bisects, 1882-84 1d.
blue diagonal bisect and pair tied by 'B27' barred obliterator
(Quittah) on piece, 1884 2d. green quadrisect and single tied by
'556' barred obliterator (Cape Coast Castle) on piece, 1884 1d.
rose-carmine diagonal bisect tied by 'Adda' c.d.s. in blue on
piece (faulty at back), and 1889 6d. orange diagonal bisect in
pair tied by 'Appam' c.d.s., an unusual assembly. The
quadrisect with B.P.A. certificate (1948). S.G. 5a, 6b, 12b, 17b.
Est. CHF 200 ' 300. SG 5a,6b,12b,17b (Photo).
Est. 200 CHF.
200 CHF
GIBRALTAR, 1925, King George V, £5 violet & black, Multiple Script CA watermark, o.g., never hinged, a Very Fine example of this high value. SG 108; £1,500 for hinged (2,170 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
937
H
GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS, 1911-1956, mint collection,
neatly hinged on Yvert album pages. Note 1922-27 King
George V set complete to the 10s, also King George VI complete and early Queen Elizabeth II. Clean and fresh, generally
Very Fine, attractive.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
GERMAN EAST AFRICA-Germany, 1921 registered cover
from Tanga, showing German Military cachet overlapped with
Tanganyika G.E.A. pair 3c green, pair 6c red, 10c orange, and
12c grey, all tied by WILHELMSTAL c.d.s.'s. Front shows
scarce "Sushota" Registry label, and reverse bears oval
REGISTERED / MOMBASA and red REGISTERED / LONDON
transits, plus ERFURT arrival. A very rare and colourful cover
from the British Occupation period. SG 47-50 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
936
HH/H
GIBRALTAR, 1886-2001,extensive mint collection, neatly
arranged in two stockbooks. Missing the £5 King George V, but
otherwise nearly complete for the period, including 1886 First
overprints complete, many other Queen Victoria, good King Edward VII including two £1, King George V nearly complete including £1, apparently complete from King George VI on
including souvenir sheets, also a few modern complete sheets
(mostly Europa) and some booklets. A lovely clean lot, with
much never hinged, generally F.-V.F. SG £5,000 ++ (7,250
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
GAMBIA, 1880-1954, mint collection, neatly hinged on Yvert
album pages. Missing only 4 minor values to be complete for
the period. Nice clean fresh condition throughout, generally
Very Fine. SG £1,500+ (2,170 CHF).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
935
)
943
H
GRENADA, 1883-1954, mint collection, neatly hinged on
Yvert album pages. Includes some later Queen Victoria, part
sets of King Edward VII, plus King George V and King George VI
nearly complete. Clean and fresh throughout, a nice lot, generally Very Fine. SG £950+ (1,380 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
GIBRALTAR-Egypt, 1860 cover, franked with GB 4d. & 6d.
Queen Victoria issue, all tied by GIBRALTAR / A26 duplex cancels. Reverse shows ALEXANDRIA arrival cds. of the British office. Very Fine cover to an unusual destination. SG Z10, Z11
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
944
H
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1874, manuscript surcharge in red
1d. on 4d. blue, unused with part to much original gum, Fine,
B.P.A. certificate (1996). SG 1; £1,700 (2,460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
157
Fourth Session
946
947 (front)
948 (front)
949
947 (back)
948 (back)
950
955
951
945
952
956
945
957
946
(H)
GRIQUALAND WEST, Revenues, 1879, Bradbury Wilkinson
issue, 1d. to £5, the assembly of 10 values in horizontal pairs
from the top right corner of the sheet, unused without gum, the
£5 has slight surface thinning in top right corner of selvedge,
otherwise F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1871 (11 May) mourning envelope
from Klip Drift to Grahamstown (21.5), bearing 4d. blue (tiny
corner fault), cancelled by 'CGH' in triangle, showing 'Diamond
Fields' oval d.s. adjacent, Fine and very early cover, Sismondo
certificate (2002) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
158
British Commonwealth: Griqualand West - India
Start CHF
947
Start CHF
)
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1872 (12 Sept.) envelope (with original enclosure) to Cape Town (19.9), bearing 4c. blue,
cancelled by barred circle obliterator comprised of horizontal
and vertical lines, and showing on reverse Very Fine 'Du Toits
Pan' oval origin d.s., minor cover faults, very scarce and early
cover from the Diamond Fields, Sismondo certificate (2002)
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
948
953
)
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1872 On Her Majesty's Service / General Post Office, Cape Town' printed registered envelope,
endorsed 'De Beers NR (New Rush) / Febry', 'Hope Town 23rd
Feb.', 'Insufficiently addressed' and 'To be registered and kept
until claimed by writer 1.3.72', showing 'Advertised / and / Unclaimed' unframed h.s., 'Registered / Cape Town Cape Colony'
elliptical d.s. (8.3) and 'Cape Town' oval d.s. (11.3), presumably
claimed and forwarded to De Beers New Rush as evidenced by
endorsement on reverse 'Contents forwarded to W. Wattrus
(the addressee), De Beers N.R., 6.4.72', Very Fine and remarkable official cover (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
949
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
954
)
955
H
INDIA, Telegraph Stamps, 1865-69, Queen Victoria, 50r.
rose, Fine unused with much original gum, light foxing on a few
perfs. mainly only visible on reverse. Yvert 28. Est. CHF 200 250 (Photo).
Est. 200 CHF.
200 CHF
)
956
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1874 (3 Sept.) cover to Cape Town,
bearing 4d. pair, cancelled by '1' in diamond, showing
'Kimberley' double arc origin d.s. and 'Registered / Cape Town
Cape Colony' elliptical arrival d.s. (10.9) adjacent, envelope
has tear at left which goes through the lower left corner of the
first stamp, otherwise Fine and uncommon example of registered mail from the Diamond Fields (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
952
m
INDIA, 1852, Scinde Dawke, ½a. scarlet, highly detailed impression, imperceptibly cancelled, extensively repaired and repainted (not unusual for this delicate wax seal), on piece to
which is does not belong, a collectible example of this major Indian rarity, B.P.A. certificate (2010). SG S3; £18,000 (26,090
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1873 (19 Oct.) envelope to London
(2.12), bearing 1s. (small corner defect at lower right),
cancelled by '1' in diamond, showing 'Kimberley' double arc origin d.s., 'Too Late' framed h.s. and 'London E.C. / Paid' arrival
c.d.s. in red, Fine and rare usage of the Too Late marking
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
951
3,000 CHF
)
GRIQUALAND WEST, 1872 (18 Apr.) envelope to Cape
Town (25.4), bearing 4d. blue wing margin, cancelled by 'De
Beers / N.R.' double arc d.s., with arrival c.d.s. adjacent, flap at
back missing and some edge wear, Very Fine and scarce Diamond Fields cover, and one of the earliest known usages of this
cancellation, Sismondo certificate (2002) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
950
m
INDIA, 1852, Scinde Dawke, ½a. blue, bright colour, crisp embossing, large to ample margins, lightly cancelled '96' in diamond of bars, neat vertical creasing and small cut at foot into
frame, Very Fine appearance for this rarity, Behr (2009) and
B.P.A. certificates (2006). SG S2; £7,000 (10,150 CHF) (Photo).
)
INDIA-England, 1866 cover, franked with pair ½a blue and 6a
violet all tied by ALLAHABAD / 26 duplex cancels. Front shows
red framed INDIA / PAID handstamp, and reverse bears AGRA
transit cds. A rare example of the 6a modified fiscal stamp on
cover. SG 55, 66 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
957
)
INDIA-France, 1866 cover sent unpaid from India, and showing on front the GB / 1F62 4 / 10c accountancy marking of Bombay, red POSS ANG.V.SUEZ / A. MARSEILLE French entry
marking, plus "10" decime postage due handstamp. Reverse
bears red BOMBAY departure, GB1F80c accountancy marking
applied in error, plus LE HAVRE arrival cds. A Very Fine and unusual cover, showing scarce combination of accountancy markings (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
m
INDIA, 1852, Scinde Dawke, ½a. white, brilliant embossing,
large even margins, cancelled by double ring star, slightly
treated to reduce staining, a Very Fine appearing of this popular
Indian forerunner. SG S1; £1,800 (2,610 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
159
Fourth Session
960
959
958
962
961
967
Ex 963
Ex 966
Ex 965
969
968
160
British Commonwealth: India
Start CHF
958
Start CHF
)
964
INDIA-Portuguese India, 1873 mixed franking cover to Goa,
franked with India ½a blue and Portuguese India 20r vermillion,
all tied by BOMBAY S.W. duplex. Front shows MARGOA arrival
cds., and reverse bears India SAWANTWAREE and Goa
PANDIM transits. A rare combination cover. Scott 20, 25
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
959
INDIA, 1854-1902, cancellation collection, on pages. Hundreds of mainly Queen Victoria issues, including officials, with a
huge variety of cancels: dotted grids, octagonal and rectangular
numerals, letters, ship cancels, cds's and India used abroad
(Aden and Zanzibar) and more. Much better than average condition with only a few faults noted, generally F.-V.F., selected
both for the variety and the high quality of the cancels. A great
specialist's lot with much that could be used in an exhibition collection.
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
INDIA-France, 1875 Silk Market Report, franked with India 1a
brown Victoria issue, prepaying the local printed matter rate.
Stamp shows green oval "E&O" security chop, and is tied by
barred lozenge cancel. Front shows India "PD" handstamp,
scarce GB / 1F20c accountancy marking, red French "PP"
handstamp, red POSS ANG.C.BRIND French entry marking,
plus "25" centime postage due handstamp. Reverse bears
CALCUTTA departure, Bombay SEA POST OFFICE / C transit,
plus ST ETIENNE arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce printed
matter item, showing a wide array of interesting postal markings
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
960
965
966
)
967
)
INDIA EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, 1914 registered cover to
Bombay, franked with strip of four 3p grey, single and pair ½a
green, and 1a carmine, all with I.E.F. overprints (the ½a pair with
Double overprint!3). Stamps tied by FPO No 116 c.d.s.'s of Alexandria-Sidi Bashir (in use only from 11 / 18 / to 3 / 20), and front
shows violet PASSED BY CENSOR handstamp. A very rare
cover from this Field Office. SG E1, E2, E3 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
968
)
INDIA USED IN SINGAPORE, 1859 cover to the United
States, franked with India ½a blue, 1a brown, and 8a rose, prepaying the single letter rate to the United States via the British
open mails. Stamps tied by "B / 172" concentric octagon killers,
with associated red SINGAPORE / P.O. cds. on reverse. Front
shows red manuscript "1 / 1" credit to England, red LONDON /
PAID transit, red manuscript "16" cent credit to the US, plus
N.YORK AM. PKT. arrival cds. with integral "5" cents postage
due notation. Scarce example of India stamps used in Singapore, on a transatlantic cover to the United States. SG 37, 39, 49
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
INDIA-Argentina, 1937 (Mar 31) registered airmail (or Zeppelin) cover from Allepey to Buenos Aires, with colorful King
George V 1,5 and10Rup. high value franking, numerous transit
cancels front and back including Brindisi and Roma-Genova.
Light vertical file fold, not affecting stamps, and somewhat
roughly opened, Fine, a rare usage with 17 Rup. 8½ an. franking (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
963
)
INDIA, 1880's-1950's, accumulation of over 150 covers or
cards, in one box, ranging from Queen Victoria to Independent,
huge range of issues, destinations, usages, with private and
commercial correspondence, airmail, FDC's, unused postal
stationery and some interesting States, generally F.-V.F., a nice
lot for the Indian Area specialist (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
INDIA, 1932 Pioneer airmail cover, carried by "The Flying Carpet" on the first attempt to fly over Mount Everest. Cover franked
with ½a George V stamp, cancelled on return to Calcutta by
PARK STREET / CALCUTTA cds. Front shows MOUNT Everest. TRIP and flight route description labels, plus purple "American Fliers / In "Stearland", Biplane" handstamp. A scarce and
unusual flight cover (only 50 flown), signed by aviator
Halliburton and Steven Smith. Est. 400 - 500 CHF (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
962
)
INDIA, 1866-1875, 12 covers to England, franked with various
Queen Victoria issues (½d, 1d, 2d, 4d, and 8d), mainly 8d rates
but note a 6d, a 7d and a 20d rate. Attractive and scarce items,
generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
INDIA, 1906 illustrated blue on pink wood-cut postcard,
sent stampless, with "Experimental P.O." thimble cds., Jaipur
and Jarauli cds.'s alongside and oval "Jaipur / Unpaid" in green
and half-round "Due / One Anna" in black. Very scarce (Photo).
Est. 80 - 100 CHF.
80 CHF
961
m
H/m
969
INDIA, 1854-1940, powerful mainly mint collection, in one
stock book. Includes almost 100 Queen Victoria items beginning with the first issue, plus 4 Kings nearly complete, officials,
airmail, numerous high values; some duplication of used; S.G.
23 (photographed) has a Holcombe certificate. A wonderful
clean lot, generally F.-V.F. or better, perfect for the serious Indian Area specialist. SG £10,000+ (14,500 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
)
INDIA USED IN IRAN, 1871 (June 8) cover from Basra, Iraq
to Bombay, franked on reverse with India 1865 1a. pale brown
tied by good strike of 'BUSREH-19' duplex in black (Proud KD4,
attributed to Basra town office). Bombay red arrival cds. in red
alongside. A Fine and scarce fully dated cover. SG 58 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
161
Fourth Session
970
971
978
973 (front)
976
973 (back)
977
Ex 974
979
980
162
981
British Commonwealth: India - Jamaica
Start CHF
970
Start CHF
)
976
INDIA USED IN THE PERSIAN GULF, 1880 native cover from
Arabia to India, franked on reverse with two redrawn ½a blue
East India issue (SG 76). Stamps tied by rare framed BASRAH /
DT.TURKISH ARABIA hand stamp, with 7 FEB BUSREH cds.
alongside, and reverse shows BOMBAY arrival date stamp. According to Parson"s "The Indian Postal Agencies in the Persian
Gulf Area", use of this framed hand stamp as a cancelling device is known only between 2-8 February 1880. A very scarce
and unusual cover. SG 76 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
971
IRELAND-Western Australia, 1886 (Apr 15) whisky advertising cover from Belfast, franked with Great Britain 6d green,
with “Old Irish Whisky” corner card, faint backstamp; letter enclosed (with matching whisky letterhead), Very Fine, a wonderful combination of liquor advertising and a rare destination. SG
194 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
977
978
H
979
)
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
980
250 CHF
)
JAMAICA-India, 1865 cover, franked with 1 penny blue, two 2d
rose (one damaged), and pair 6d violet, all canceled by "A42"
killers of Golden Spring, and tied by red LONDON / PAID transit
plus red "1d" credit handstamp. Reverse shows
GORDO-TOWN, KINGSTON, red BOMBAY and green AGRA
transits, plus red BAREIILY arrival c.d.s.'s. A rare and colorful
franking to a very unusual destination. SG 1,2,5 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
H
INDIAN CONVENTION STATES, 1887-1945, comprehensive
collection of mainly mint, in one stock book. Many hundreds
of stamps, Queen Victoria through King George VI; Chamba,
Faridkot, Gwalior, Jind, Nabha and Patiala; regular issues, high
values and officials, even 4 postally used post cards. Extremely
clean throughout, much is mint never hinged, generally F.-V.F.
or better, missing only a few stamps for completion, an extraordinarily nice assembly of this area. SG £14,500+ (21,020 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
975
)
JAMAICA, 1861, Queen Victoria, 1d blue, diagonal bisect,
tied by 'A49' barred oval obliterator on 1863 envelope, with 'Jamaica' double arc d.s. (12.2; Lilliput?) and 'Kingston Jamaica'
c.d.s. (14.2.63) adjacent, Fine. SG 1d; £650 (940 CHF) (Photo).
INDIAN STATES: HYDERABAD, 1900 (May 25) registered
combination cover to Hyderabad, franked on front with green
registration label and 1871-1909 ½a. orange-brown used with
India 1883 ½a. blue-green (7 examples) on reverse tied by
"Chittoor" cds.'s and by Hyderabad arrival cds.'s. A Fine cover
that should be opened for display. SG 85 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
974
)
JAMAICA, 1861, Queen Victoria, 1d blue, diagonal bisect,
tied by barred numeral obliterator and 'Spanish Town' c.d.s. on
1868 (15 Feb.) wrapper to Spanish Town, Fine, Holcombe
photo opinion (1989). SG 1d; £1,650 (2,390 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
INDIAN STATES: GWALIOR, 1896-1937, mint collection,
neatly hinged on Yvert pages, about 70% complete for the period (no officials), the best item being the 1930 25r King George
VI. Nice clean lot, F.-V.F. SG £740 (1,070 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
973
)
IRELAND, 1922 registered local cover, franked with British 2d
orange KG V issue die I, showing INVERTED "Provisional Government" overprint, plus 3d Celtic Cross (SG 12a,76), all tied by
LOWER BAGGOT c.d.s.'s. Front shows Dublin Registry label,
and reverse bears J. Stafford Johnson guarantee. A rare example of the inverted overprint variety on cover (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
INDIA USED IN NEPAL, 1890 registered cover from
Kathmandu to Bombay, franked by a single & strip of 3 of the
scarce 9 pies mauve of the 1874 East India issue. Correctly
rated at 3 annas---(½-1 tola at 1an. + 2an. Registration fee).
Stamps tied by "NEPAL" Small Queen. circle cds. (Hellrigl B14),
and showing boxed 3-line Registration handstamp. (type
B49)---Rare-(less than 20 recorded 1882-1904)---with Bombay
arrival cds. Rare multiple franking of the 9 pies & only recorded
usage. (Hellrigl first records type B14 in 1899). A wonderful exhibition item! SG 78 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
972
)
981
)
JAMAICA-Italy, 1870 letter from Kingston, 2 shilling 8 pence
quadruple rate paid by 1860 First Issue 2d rose + 6d dull lilac +
pair 1s yellow brown (S.G. 2, 5, 6), all tied by “A01 / KINGSTON”
duplex cancels, with “2 / 4” credit to England, London transit, red
“60” centesimi British credit to Italy, GENOVA backstamp. Cover
faults, attractive Fine appearance, a wonderful and very rare
first issue cover (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
IRELAND, 1967, 2s6d-10s St. Patrick high values on chalk
surfaced paper, complete sheets of 40, o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F. SG 123-125b; £1,340 (1,940 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
163
Fourth Session
983
984
982
Ex 987
988
989
990
Ex 992
994
991
164
993
British Commonwealth: Labuan - Mauritius
generally F.-V.F., a great lot for the dealer specializ- Start CHF
ing in this area as there is a huge retail value here
(Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Start CHF
982
)
LABUAN-Germany, 1892 registered cover, franked with pair
Labuan 6c / 8c surcharged isue and pair North Borneo 6c / 8c
surcharged issue (large "S" variety), all tied by barred oval cancels. Front shows LABUAN cds. and oval "R" Registry
handstamp, while reverse bears SINGAPORE transit and
HANNOVER arrival cds. A very rare and colorful mixed franking
cover. SG 35, 55, 55d (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
983
988
MALTA, 1861, Queen Victoria, ½d brown orange,
unwatermarked, thin hard white paper, full o.g., fresh, about
Fine, signed Pfenniger. SG 2; £1,300 (1,880 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 CHF.
300 CHF
)
989
MADAGASCAR-England, 1895 (July) letter, franked with 4d
British Inland Mail stamp (SG 50) for the postal service to
Durban, plus Natal 2½d blue Victoria issue (SG 113) for the onward transit to England. Madagascar stamp cancelled by violet
BRITISH / MAIL / ANTANANARIVO cds., and Natal stamp tied
by DURBAN / NATAL cds. A Very Fine and rare combination
cover mailed during the French hostilities on Madagascar
(Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
984
990
)
991
)
MALTA-USA, 1857 cover, showing MALTA / PAID cds., with red
manuscript "1 / 9" prepayment to the United States via the British Open Mails. Front shows red London PAID transit, black
N.YORK BR PKT arrival cds. with integral "5" cents postage
due, plus manuscript "Due 5cts" notation. A very scarce and desirable transatlantic cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
H
992
HH/H
MALTA, 1863-2000, extensive mint collection, neatly arranged in one large stock book, nearly complete for the period in fact, seems to be missing only the rare 1921 10s and a few
Queen Victoria issues for completion. We note a nice range of
Queen Victoria, the 4 Kings, Queen Elizabeth II and Independent issues including souvenir sheets, with high values throughout, and a few complete sheets from the 1980's. A lovely clean
lot, mostly never hinged, unusually nice condition, F.-V.F., perfect for the meticulous collector. SG £3,500 ++ (5,070 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
H/m
MALAYSIA AREA, 1880's-1970's, dealer's stock of mint and
used, in one large stock book. Contains hundreds of sets, singles and 2 covers (no souvenir sheets), from Malaya, Straits
Settlements, Malay States, later Malaysia, Brunei, Sarawak
and North Borneo. A useful lot, generally F.-V.F. SG £15,000+
(21,740 CHF).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
987
HHr
MALTA, 1925, Allegory, £1 black & bright carmine, corner
margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. SG 140; £440
as hinged (640 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 125 - 200 CHF.
125 CHF
MALAY STATES, 1880's-1960's, large mint and used collection, in one hingeless album. Includes most of the states, also
Straits Settlements, ranging from Queen Victoria to independent Malaysia, with better singles, part sets, complete sets and
high values (no souvenir sheets), note many better items to
about €300 catalog value. Nice condition, generally F.-V.F.,
many useful stamps here. Yvert €21,000 (25,050 CHF).
Est. 7,000 - 9,000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
986
HH
MALTA, 1919, St. Paul, 10s black, Multiple Crown watermark,
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a choice example of this scarce
stamp. SG 96; £3,250 as hinged (4,710 CHF). Michel 52
(Photo).
Est. 1,200 CHF.
1,200 CHF
MALAY STATES-Palestine, 1912 use of postal card to
JAFFA, cancelled by rare oval POST OFFICE / TANJONG
RAMBUTAN cds. Front shows IPOH / F.M.S., PENANG, and
PORT-SAID transits. A very scarce use of this card, to an exceptional destination, Ex Gerish (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
985
H
993
H
MATABELELAND, 1895, Reuters Telegram Service, 2s., 5s.
and 10s. black on white, vertical se-tenant strip of 3 with sheet
margins at top and foot, Very Fine, R.P.S. certificate (1981)
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
H/m
MALAYSIA AREA, 1887-1996, large collection and accumulation, housed in 8 albums or stock books. Includes Straits Settlements, Malay States, independent Malaysia, Singapore,
Labuan, North Borneo, Brunei and Sarawak. There are two albums of Singapore 1987-1996; several stockbooks of independent Malaysia and related; a stockbook of used with many
hundreds of singles, part sets and sets from Queen Victoria
through Queen Elizabeth II, with numerous individual items in
the £50-£75 range; and a stockbook of mostly mint with many
better sets from the whole area, with dozens of sets and singles
cataloging £100-£300 (catalog value for this book alone estimated at £6,000 ++) plus 13 better covers Queen Victoria
through King George V. Somewhat disorganized; occasional
fault as would be expected but the immense majority are sound,
This service only operated from 28 March to June 1894.
994
)
MAURITIUS-France, 1859 cover, franked with corner
margined 2 pence Lapriot issue, tied by oval blank killer--showing red French PAYS ETR. / V.SUEZ AMB entry & 8 decimes
postage due handstamp---Paris transit Romorantin arrival. Despite aging flaws, a rare classic cover, signed Calves. SG 20
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
165
Fourth Session
998
)
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
999
)
MAURITIUS, 1886 (June 7) newspaper, sent through the
mail, franked with 1885 4d carmine Queen Victoria tied by B53
cancel, with faint blue postmark alongside. No address (probably was on an address band which was long since lost), Very
Fine, quite interesting. SG 105 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1000
995
)
MAURITIUS-India, 1860 folded letter, franked with 1859
Dardenne issue 2d blue, horizontal pair, clear impression,
bright colour, large to enormous margins, each stamp cancelled
by "Paid" circular h.s. on 1860 entire (bottom flap missing) to
Calcutta (1.3), showing red crayon "4" and, on reverse, "Mauritius / GPO" Crowned double arc d.s., "G.P.O. / Mauritius" double-ring d.s. and "Calcutta / Steam Letter" framed d.s.; the entire
is a little trimmed at foot due to lower back panel missing, the ink
of the address is acid eaten. Very rare, only three pairs are recorded on cover, Richter Certificate (1996). SG 43a (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
996
1001
H
MAURITIUS, 1860-1934, a mint or unused collection, including 1860-63 no watermark 6d., 9d., 1s. buff and 1s. green,
1863-72 watermark Crown CC 9d, 10d., 1s. (3) and 5s., 1877
1s. on 5s. bright mauve, 1878 surcharges 2c. to 2r.50 on 5s.,
1879-80 2c., 4c. and 13c. to 2r.50, 1883 (2 Feb.) 16c. on 17c.,
1883 (14 July) 16c. on 17c. (2), 1891 2c. on 38c. on 9d. surcharge double and one inverted, 1900-05 values (21) to 5r. (2),
1902 overprints 4c. to 2r.50 (2 sets), 1904-07 2c. to 1r., 1910
KEVII 1c. to 10r., 1913-22 KGV Die I watermark MCA values
(23) to 10r. (2) with shades, and 1921-34 Die II values (18) to
10r., good to Fine, some faults, particularly among earlier
stamps. SG approximately £8,400 (12,180 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
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 cds. Reverse bears blue MAURITIUS departure
cds., plus ST.GAUDENS arrival cds. A beautiful cover showing
a rare and colorful mixed issue franking. SG 45,50 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
997
)
MAURITIUS-Indochina, 1901 (Dec 20) 8c. blue registered
postal stationery envelope used to Saigon, up-rated with
1897 4c. green & violet and 1899 15c. on 36c. tied by Mauritius
cds.'s. Singapore transit (Jan 27) on front and reverse with
Bombay and Colombo transits on reverse. A scarce cover to an
unusual destination. SG 130, 135 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1002
H
MONTSERRAT, 1876-1978, a mint or unused collection with
many issues complete, including 1884-85 watermark CA
2½d. (toned gum), a few small faults, V.G.-Fine. SG approximately £1,080 (1,570 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
)
MAURITIUS-France, 1872 (May) unpaid letter sent from
Mauritius, first to Aden aboard the French Ligne T paquebot
Danube, then transferred to the Ligne N paquebot Ava for the final passage to Marseille, via the Suez canal. Front shows GB /
40c accountancy marking, red octagonal French entry marking,
plus '12' decime postage due handstamp, while reverse bears
blue MAURITIUS departure cds. Despite small faults, a scarce
maritime cover (Photo).
Est. 150 - 300 CHF.
150 CHF
1003
H
NEW HEBRIDES, 1908-74, a mint collection with many issues complete, including 1908 ½d. to 1s., 1920-21 surcharges
2d. on 40c. (2, both watermarks), 1938 5c. to 10f., and Postage
Due overprint 1d. (10c.) to 10d. (1fr.), mainly Fine. SG approximately £1,000 (1,450 CHF) (Owner's) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
166
British Commonwealth: Mauritius- New Zealand
Start CHF
Start CHF
996
998
997
999
1000
Ex 1001
1002
1004
1004
1003
1005
m
1005
NEW ZEALAND, 1856, Queen Victoria “Chalon Head”, 2d.
blue on blue paper, Auckland printing, unwatermarked, full
margined pair, lightly cancelled bars & showing London red cds,
Very Fine. SG 5; £600 as singles (870 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
m
NEW ZEALAND, 1872, Queen Victoria “Chalon Head”, 4d.
orange-yellow, perf 12½, watermarked D & partial E, of T.H.
SAUNDERS, boldly cancelled, fresh, Very Fine, RPSNZ certificate, exceedingly rare, unpriced used in SG. SG 139a. Campbell-Patterson A4c (Z) $10,000 (7,220 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
167
Fourth Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
1011
)
NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE, 1898, Queen Victoria,
10s deep violet, perf 13½-14, watermark Crown CA, tied by
oval 'Registered / Old Calabar' d.s. on 1903 (12 Aug.) registered
envelope to Oldenburg (8.9) via London (7.9) and showing 'R' in
oval h.s., the stamp lifted for examination purposes (to show
split watermark) and hinged back, Very Fine, Holcombe photo
opinion (1998). SG 74b (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1012
1006
)
NEW ZEALAND-New South Wales, 1858 cover, franked with
pair 1d orange red on blue imperforate Victoria issue (Sc 4),
prepaying the 2d single letter rate to New South Wales. Stamps
tied by numeral "18" cancels, and reverse shows OTAGO /
NEW ZEALAND departure cds., plus partial SYDNEY arrival
cds. Stated to have been carried by the ship "Thomas and
Henry" from Dunedin to Melbourne, and the ship "London" from
Melbourne to Sydney. An exceptional usage of this very rare
stamp. Scott 4 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1007
1013
)
1014
)
NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE-England, 1894 (11 Sept.)
envelope to Liverpool, bearing 1892 2d. grey-green and carmine vertical bisect, 1894 (Jan.) 2d. green vertical bisect and
1894 (May) 1d. vermilion diagonal bisect tied by 'Bonny'
squared circle d.s., showing "Paid / Liverpool / Br Packet" c.d.s.
(25.10) in red adjacent, Very Fine and striking usage, R.P.S.
Certificate (1959), Ex William Frazer. SG 3a, 47b, 52b (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1010
)
NORTHERN RHODESIA, 1937 (11 Nov.) envelope from
Capetown to Nkana, bearing South Africa 1d., cancelled by
slogan roller type, with handstruck '1d' alongside, and Postage
Due 2d. grey-black horizontal bisect applied on arrival and tied
by 'Nkana / N Rhodesia' double-ring d.s. (15.11), Fine and rare
usage. SG D2a; £750 (1,090 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
s
NIGER
COAST
PROTECTORATE,
1894,
Opobo
provisionals, “½” on half of 1d. vermilion, violet and blue
surcharges, each tied by 'Opobo River' c.d.s. on separate
pieces, Very Fine. SG 63, 64; £1,200 (1,740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1009
H
NORTH WEST PACIFIC ISLANDS, 1915-1923, small mint
and used collection, hinged on pages, including several 5s
and 10s high values (mint). Slight duplication, fresh and clean
throughout, generally F.-V.F., a useful lot of this popular area.
Scott $3,000+ (2,750 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
NEW ZEALAND-New South Wales, 1864 cover, franked with
imperforate 6d red brown Victoria issue with NZ watermark, prepaying the single letter rate to New South Wales. Stamp tied by
bared oval cancel, with AUCKLAND / NEW ZEALAND postmark alongside. Reverse shows SHIP LETTER / SYDNEY arrival cds. A Very Fine use of this Fine stamp. Nice Maori War
cover, with 1988 Holcombe certificate. SG 99 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 650 CHF.
500 CHF
1008
H/m
NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE, 1892-98, a small mint and
used collection, including 1893 surcharge in red½d. on half of
1d. (2, one used), 1893 handstamped at Old Calabar type 4 in
green½d. on 2½d. mint, type 7 in vermilion, ½d. on 2½d. mint,
type 8 in green, ½d. on 2½d. mint, type 9 in violet, ½d. on 2d.
mint (light crease) and type 11 1s. on 2d. mint, 1894 Opobo
Provisionals surcharged in red '½' on half 1d. pale blue and '1'
on half of 2d. used on piece, and 1894 (10 Aug.) surcharge ½d.
on 2½d. mint, mainly Fine, a few small faults. SG approximately
£3,700 (5,360 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1015
HH/H/m
PAPUA AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA, 1901-1966, exciting
holding, housed in one large binder. Includes a collection on
pages that is about 90% complete for the period, including 1901
British New Guinea complete, some overprinted 1907 Papau issues, and the unoverprinted 1907-1933 Lakatois complete, the
1933 Pictorials complete, 1952 Papua New Guinea 1st Issue
complete and more. Also includes a large accumulation of
Lakatois on stock cards and a very scarce group of early
Lakatois in complete sheets. There are numerous interesting
varieties throughout, including double perfs, inverted “d” for “p”,
“POSTACE” and more. Occasional small faults including perf
separations and some tropicalization, but much is in good condition, generally Very Fine, a nice lot for the specialist (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
)
NIGER COAST PROTECTORATE-England, 1894 (11 Sept.)
registered envelope to Luton (26.10), bearing 1892-94 2d.
grey-green and carmine and 1894 (Jan.) 1d. dull blue single and
diagonal bisect and 2d. green diagonal bisect tied by 'Bonny'
squared circle d.s., showing 'R' in oval h.s. and 'Registered / Liverpool' oval d.s. adjacent, Very Fine and appealing. Rare. SG
2b, 46b, 46ba, 47 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
168
British Commonwealth: New Zealand - Papua
1007
1009
1010
1011
1008
1014
Ex 1012
Ex 1015
169
Fourth Session
1016
1017
1018
1019
1020
1022
1024
1023
1025
1021
170
1027
British Commonwealth: Rhodesia - Seychelles
Start CHF
1016
Start CHF
)
1022
RHODESIA, 1910 registered cover, franked with ½d, 1d, 2d, 2
½d, 3d, 4d, 6d, and on reverse, 8d and 1sh Double Heads issue
(SG 119,123,126,131,135,140,145,147,150), all tied by
SINOIA S. RHODESIA c.d.s.'s. Front shows magenta SINOIA
Registration label, and reverse bears SALISBURY transit and
ALICE arrival c.d.s.'s. Colorful franking on a scarce Registered
cover. SG 119,123,126,131,135,140,145,147,151 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1017
SAMOA-USA, 1889 (Aug. 3) underpaid mixed franking
cover from Samoa to Massachusetts, forwarded within the
U.S.A., bearing pair each of ½d and 1d Palm issue (one 1d torn)
and additional franking by U.S. 2¢ Bank Note, numerous transit
postmarks including San Francisco and “U.S. CHARGE TO
COLLECT 3 CENTS” and “FORWARDED”. Cover file fold
through the U.S. 2¢ and reduced at bottom, otherwise F.-V.F., a
rare usage and combination franking (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1023
)
1024
1025
)
The earliest known item missent to Saudi Arabia.
1026
H/m/)
SARAWAK, 1869-1965, attractive small collection balance,
on annotated pages and in one stock book. Mostly mint, but with
some used and covers, includes a nice range of early issues,
the stock duplicates in places but addes some interesting covers. A useful lot, generally F.-V.F. SG approximately £3,000+
(4,350 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
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" cds. alongside, London transit and Liverpool receiver cds. A rare cover. SG 4 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1021
)
SARAWAK, 1939 (July 5) 2 cents green Postal Stationery
card, missent to Saudi Arabia, up-rated with 2x 1c violet and
2c green, send to Sofia Bulgaria tied with KUCHING cds.'s. The
card went to Port Said were it was missorted and send to Mekka
received MECQUE 5.8.39 cds. and was put back to Port Said
and to Sofia, Very Fine. Michel 100,101 (Photo).
Est. 1,250 - 1,500 CHF.
1,250 CHF
ST. LUCIA-France, 1883 cover, franked with Provisional 4d
yellow, tied by "A11" numeral cancel with ST.LUCIA cds. alongside. Front shows red "3" pence credit, plus CALAIS A PARIS
French ambulant cds., presumably applied as an entry marking, while reverse bears red LONDON transit cds. A rare and
coroful cover. SG 27 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1020
)
SARAWAK and STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, 1897 mixed
franking cover to England, franked with Sarawak 2c.
C.J.Brooke issue (SG 28c perf. 12 ½, 2nd. printing), with additional Straits Settlements 8c. ultramarine (SG 101), paying the
single rate to UK. Stamps tied by Sarawak & Singapore c.d.s.'s,
& reverse showing Oxford & Summertown arrivals. Very Fine &
rare combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,750 - 2,500 CHF.
1,750 CHF
)
ST. KITTS-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 cds. alongside. Front shows oval "R" handstamp and
REGISTERED / LONDON cds., while reverse bears
HORSHAW arrival cds. An exceptional cover, showing rare use
of these provisional stamps. SG 23a, 24, 25 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1019
)
SAMOA-Germany, 1889 cover via the U.S., franked by Samoa, 1887 issue 1d & 2d. perf. 12 x 11 ½ (SG 28-29), and USA
1888 issue 5c. Grant (Sc 216). Former tied by blue "APIA-DEC
31-SAMOA" cds. and latter by Consular cork, routed via San
Francisco & New York cds. A rare combination cover, from a
German marine on board the S.M.S. Alexandrine, unlisted in
Odenweller (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
RHODESIA-USA, 1916 cover, franked with 2 ½d ultramarine
Double Head issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
the United States, and tied by MOUNT SELINDA / RHODESIA
cds. Front shows violet PASSED CENSOR / C.I. handstamp,
and reverse bears MELSETTER / S.RHODESIA transit. A rare
commercial use of this stamp on a Very Fine censored cover.
SG 172 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1018
)
1027
)
SEYCHELLES-England, 1895 registered cover, franked with
3c, 12c, 15c, and 45c bicolored 1893 issue, all tied by B64 numeral cancels, with Code A SEYCHELLES cds. alongside.
Front shows oval framed "R" Registry handstamp, plus oval
REGISTERED / LONDON arrival cds. A scarce Registered
cover with colorful franking. SG 22, 23, 24, 25 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
m
SAMOA, 1880, Samoa Express (4th state), 9d orange
brown, lightly cancelled, well centered, fresh, Very Fine. SG
20; £400 (580 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
171
Fourth Session
1030
1028
1031
1032
1033
1034
Ex 1035
1036
1037
1038
172
1039
British Commonwealth: South Africa and States
Start CHF
Start CHF
1033
South Africa and States
1028
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: MAFEKING, 1900, 3 different, 1900
Goodyear 1d. pale blue on blue, 1d. deep blue on blue (on
piece), and General Baden-Powell small format 3d. deep blue
on blue, Fine to Very Fine used. S.G. 17, 18, 20,£975. Est. CHF
400 ' 500. SG 17,18,20 (Photo).
Est. 400 CHF.
400 CHF
)
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE-France, 1860 cover, franked with 1d
red and 6d lilac, tied by CGH barred triangular killer. Front
shows red circled "PD" handstamp, red LONDON / PAID transit,
plus ANGL.AMB.CALAIS French entry. Reverse bears red
CAPETOWN / CAPE OF GOOD HOPE cds., plus Paris transit
and Versailles arrival cds. A scarce example of the 7d rate to
France. SG 5, 7 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1034
)
1036
)
1037
H
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886, without embossed Arms, 1 s. violet,
one on yellow paper, another on blue granite paper, each
dated '6 Sep 86', double impressions, the former has one perf.
at foot with transparent grease staining, F.-V.F. mint. SG 9 var.,
32 var. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE USED IN BASUTOLAND, 1888
cover, franked with CGH 2d bistre, prepaying the local letter
rate from Basutoland to the Cape of Good Hope. Stamp tied by
numeral "277" barred oval killer, with MORIJA cds. (Proud D2)
alongside. Reverse shows ALIWAL NORTH transit,
TRANSITS-T.P.O. / UP cds., plus WELLINGTON arrival cds. A
very rare local cover, showing use of CGH stamps in
Basutoland. SG 50 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1032
m
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886, without embossed Arms yellow paper 1d. black dated "9 Jan 86", a large example from the top
right corner of the sheet, cancelled by oval d.s. in violet, diagonal crease, light age spotting and pinhead thinning, otherwise a
Fine example of this rare stamp. SG 1; £3,000 (4,350 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1861, “Wood Block”, 4d pale bright
blue, strong colour, large margin at top left, touched in places
on the other two sides, cancelled by 'CGH' in triangle on neat
1861 envelope to Murrayburg, with 'Cape Town' oval d.s. (9.3)
in red on reverse. B.P.A. certificate (2007). S.G. 14b. Est. CHF
1,200 ' 1,500. SG 14b (Photo).
Est. 1,200 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1031
H/m
NATAL, 1861-91, a mainly mint or unused collection, including 1861-62 no watermark rough perf. 14-16 3d. and 6d., 1868
'Postage.' overprints type 7b 1d. and 6d. violet, 1870-73 'Postage' overprints 1d. to 6d., 1873 Fiscal stamp overprinted 'Postage' 1s., 1875 'Postage' overprint without serifs and with serifs
1d. and with serifs 6d. with overprint inverted used, 1879 1d. on
6d. rose, and 1891 2½d. on 4d. vertical pair with lower stamp
'Halfpenn' variety used, some small faults, V.G.-Fine. SG approximately £4,400 (6,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, 1861, “Wood Block”, 4d pale gray
blue, bright colour, large to enormous margins on two sides
showing portion of adjoining stamp, just touched at left, crisply
cancelled by 'CGH' in triangle on 1861 folded letter sheet from
Graaff Reinett to Cape Town, with 'Graaff Reinett' c.d.s. (large
part complete) and 'Cape Town' oval d.s. (1.5) in red on reverse,
Fine and appealing. SG 14a (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1030
mr
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: MAFEKING, 1900, Sgt. Goodyear,
1d deep blue on blue, block of 4, each stamp cancelled by
'Mafeking/C.G.H.' c.d.s. of 'MY 1 1900', lower right stamp has
trivial surface scuff in margin at top, otherwise Fine. SG 2
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1035
1029
m
1038
(H)
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886, without embossed Arms yellow paper 30s. violet dated "24 Nov 86", tête-bêche, vertical pair,
unused without gum, fresh. SG 25a; £500 (720 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
1039
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE USED IN BASUTOLAND, 1898
cover, franked with CGH ½d grey black (watermark inverted)
and pair 1d rose, prepaying the UPU letter rate to Ireland.
Stamps tied by numeral "688" barred oval killer (Proud K1), with
additional MASERU / BASUTOLAND transit (Proud D2). A very
rare and attractive cover, showing use of CGH stamps within
Basutoland. (Proud Cat. 2300 points). SG 48w, 69 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
H
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886, without embossed Arms, 3d. violet
and 1s. violet, blue granite paper, tête-bêche, vertical pairs,
dated '13 Oct 86' and "21 May 86" respectively, Fine mint, the
1s. with B.P.A. certificate. SG 28a, 32a; £625 (910 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
173
Fourth Session
1041
1042
1044
1043
1045
1046
Ex 1047
1048
1049
1040
174
British Commonwealth: South Africa and States
Start CHF
1040
Start CHF
H
1045
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886, without embossed Arms blue granite paper 1s.6d. violet dated '6 Sep 86', tête-bêche, vertical
pair, fresh, Very Fine mint. SG 33a; £550 (800 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1041
NEW REPUBLIC, 1887 (sic! Aug.) registered envelope to
Bordeaux (3.10.88), via Dundee (1.9.88), G.P.O. Natal
(4.9.88), London (2.10.88) and Calais (3.10.88) bearing
1886-87 without embossed Arms blue granite paper 2d. violet
dated '4 Jan 87', in combination with Transvaal 1883 1d. pair
and single, 1885 6d., 1885½d. on 1s. and 1887 2d. on 3d. (2,
one has corner defect), cancelled by 'Vryheid' oval d.s. in violet,
fairly large portion of central back originally containing the wax
seal has been excised, but most of the postmarks are still intact
or largely so. Rare and spectacular philatelic usage, the Vryheid
canceller certainly has an error in the year date which should
read 1888, therefore the cover mailed in the early period of union with the Southern African Republic (Transvaal). SG 27
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886 (11 Jan.) 'Grondbrief', bearing 1886
without embossed Arms yellowish paper 10s.6d. violet dated
'Jan 86' with large imperforate margin at foot, precancelled by
'Vrijheid / Nieuwe Republiek / A. de Vietter' ornamental oval
h.s., in violet, showing 'Nieuwe Republiek Zuid Afrika /
Registrateur Van Acten' circular cachet adjacent, with subsequent manuscript endorsements for land transfer and mortgages, the two pages detached and other faults, accompanied
by 'Deed of Grant' English version also signed by Lucas
Johannes Meyer (State President of the New Republic) and
with various endorsements, rare surviving document with fiscal
usage of these stamps. SG 22 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1042
1046
)
1047
H
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886-87, a mint or unused collection comprising 79 stamps, including 1886 without embossed Arms
yellow paper 2d. block of fifteen dated '24 Nov 86', 2 / 6 dated '6
Sep 86', 5s. dated '7 Mar 86', 7s.6 (2, dated '13 Jan 86' and '6
Sep 86') and£1, blue granite paper 2d. with double impression
(R.P.S. cert.), 1s. dated '24 May 86', 2s. dated '24 Nov 86', 2 / 6
(2, dated '19 Aug 86' and '6 Sep 86'), 7 / 6 dated '13 Jan 87', 10s.
dated 'Jan 86', 10s.6d. dated '7 Jan 86', 13s. dated '17 Jan 87',
30s. dated '13 Jan 86', and with embossed Arms yellow paper
6d. dated 'Jan 86', and 1887 without date and with embossed
Arms yellow paper 2s. with Arms omitted and 10 / 6 block of six
(3x2) with one row of double vertical perforations, a few faults,
mainly V.G.-Fine. SG approximately £5,800+ (8,410 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886 (Nov.) envelope to Cape Town
(13.12), bearing 1886 without embossed Arms yellow paper 1d.
violet dated "30 Aug 86", unusually cancelled by "Postkantoor /
Nieuwe Republiek z.a. / Vryheid" double ring h.s. in red, in combination with Transvaal 1885 2d. cancelled by Utrecht c.d.s.,
showing 'G.P.O. / Transvaal' (4.12) and arrival (13.12) c.d.s. on
reverse, the 2d. has small tear and is trimmed at left due to application over edge of cover, nevertheless a Very Fine and appealing combination cover, R.P.S. Certificate (1970). SG 27
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1044
)
NEW REPUBLIC, 1888 (5 Apr.) part letter sheet, bearing
1887 with embossed Arms blue granite paper 2d. violet,
cancelled by 'Vrijheid' oval h.s. in violet and additionally tied by
'Advertised / and / Unclaimed' framed h.s., with another strike
on reverse, also showing 'Utrecht / Zuidafrika', 'Johannesburg'
(12.4) and 'Potchefstroom / Transvaal' (14.4) c.d.s., envelope is
reduced and has age spotting and faults, highly unusual. SG 73
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886 (9 Sept.) envelope to Pretoria (17.9)
via Utrecht (10.9), small fault at right, bearing 1886 without embossed Arms blue granite paper 2d. violet dated '30 Aug 86'
with imperforate margin at foot, cancelled by 'Vrijheid / Nieuwe
Republiek' oval h.s., in combination with Transvaal 2c.
cancelled by '11' in concentric circles, the New Republic stamp
has a 5mm. tear at lower left, Fine, Philatelic Federation of
South Africa certificate (2001). SG 27 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1043
)
1048
(H)
STELLALAND, 1885, handstamped 'Twee' in violet-lake on
4d. olive-grey, unused without gum, sealed split at left, Fine appearance, Helbig BPP certificate (1998). SG 6; £3,500 (5,070
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
NEW REPUBLIC, 1886 (16 Dec.) envelope to Pretoria
(25.12), bearing 1886 without embossed Arms yellow paper 1d.
violet pair dated "13 Oct 86", cancelled by 'Vrijheid / Nieuwe
Republiek' oval h.s. in red, in combination with Transvaal 2c.
cancelled by 'Utrecht / Zuidafrika' c.d.s. (17.12), the 1d. applied
across front and back of the envelope with defective lower right
corner. SG 26, 2 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1049
s
TRANSVAAL, 1900, overprinted 'V.R.I.', 2d. brown and
green (2), 10s. chestnut and £5 deep green, on piece,
cancelled by 'Registered / Johannesburg' double-ring d.s. of '20
Nov 01, Very Fine, B.P.A. certificate (1993). SG 228, 236, 237
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
175
Fourth Session
1050
1051
1052
1057
1055
1054
1058
1061
Ex 1053
1050
1056
)
1051
TRANSVAAL, 1876, typographed by J.F. Celliers coarse,
soft white paper imperforate, 1s. yellow-green diagonal bisect, tied by '16' in concentric circles on 1876 (11 May) envelope to Zoutpansberg, showing matching 'Marabas' Stade / Zuid
Afrika' origin c.d.s. adjacent, insignificant piece of flap at back
missing, light toning around and just affecting the stamp, Very
Fine example of the bisected 1s. paying the inland letter rate of
6d. per half ounce, Philatelic Federation of South Africa certificate (1998). SG 71a; £1,700 (2,460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 700 - 900 CHF.
700 CHF
)
TRANSVAAL, 1885-93, perf. 12½ typographed by
Enschendé, 1d. carmine, diagonal bisect, tied by
'Vereeniging' c.d.s. on local envelope, Very Fine. SG 176
(Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
176
British Commonwealth: South Africa and States - Trinidad
Start CHF
1052
Start CHF
)
1058
ZULULAND-England, 1890 cover, bearing four singles of 1d.
overprinted "ZULULAND" (SG 2), all tied by "ESHOWE / AUG
25. 90 / ZULULAND" cds. Durban, Natal transit, and London arrival cds. in red. A very scarce commercial usage showing multiple usage of the 1d. SG 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1053
TONGA-England, 1898 (5 July) envelope to Tiverton, Devon
(18.8) via Auckland, New Zealand (10.7), bearing 1d. pale
rose diagonal bisect and 2d. olive, tied by 'Nukualofa / Tonga'
c.d.s., the envelope has a light central vertical filing fold and the
stamps have a few foxed perfs., Very Fine and rare bisected usage. SG 10b, 11; £850 (1,230 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
H/m
1059
SOUTH AFRICA, 1900-09, a small mint and used assembly,
including Orange Free State, Orange River Colony 1903-04
KEVII½c. to 5s. (2) mint, Police Frank Stamps 1898 with nine ornaments (-) black, Miltary Frank Stamp (-) black on yellow (10,
eight used), Transvaal 1900-02 Fiscals overprinted 'V.R.I.' 1d.,
6d., 1s. and 2s. unused, Pietersburg, Lydenburg 1900½d. and
1d. mint (the 1d. with B.P.A. cert.), 3d. on 1d. on piece with complete 'Army Post Office / South Africa' c.d.s. in violet and 6d.
used (faulty), Rustenburg 1900 1d. (B.P.A. cert.), 2½d. (no
gum) and 3d. mint with others used, and Wolmaranstad 1900
type 4 overprint 1d. mint, also Stellaland 1886 Revenue with
monogram overprint £5 unused (Barefoot 18), some faults,
V.G.-Fine (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1054
)
)
TONGA, 1930's-1980's, accumulation of over 120 covers, in
one box. Includes definitives,commemoratives, modern, private and commercial correspondence, local usages, usages to
the U.S.A., Australia and New Zealand, FDC's and more, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
The Rare "Lady McLeod"
)
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS-France, 1879 cover, franked with
2c bistre & 6c. violet prepaying the new UPU single rate effective April 1 1879, by French Paquebot via Naples route. All tied
by circular barred killer & KALTENBACH;FISCHER & Co. security cachet. Showing red SINGAPORE / PAID date stamp.plus
red POSS. AN / PAQ:FR:N:No 6 paquebot handstamp. & faint
INDO CHINE / PAQ.FR.MODANE entry, with NANTES arrival
cds. Very Fine & scarce rate & routing. SG 11, 13 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1060
1055
)
TRINIDAD, 1847, Lady McLeod (5¢) blue, exceptionally sharp
impression for this lithographed stamp, deep rich colour on immaculate white paper, large to clear margins on three sides, in
at foot, V fresh appearance, some original gum, Very Fine,
signed AD(iena), Calves and with Holcombe certificate (1989)
stating it is unused (but declining opinion on the gum), Ex Julius
Steindler (Robson Lowe, 14 March 1972, lot 599). SG 1;
£28,000 (40,590 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS-England, 1901 registered
mourning cover, franked with a superb single of the 1899 $5.QV & a 50c- (damaged before attaching), both tied by clear
"Singapore / AP. 23 / 1901 " cds., showing Registration
handstamp. & London arrival cds.An extremely rare usage of
the $5. high value. SG 104, 105; £2,000 (2,900 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1056
One of the great classic rarities of the world, especially
unused, and one of the most iconic stamps of the British
Empire.
H/m
SUDAN, 1897-1948, a mint and used collection, including
1941 Palms 1m. to 20pi. mint and Army Service overprint with
'Army' reading down 1m. mint, V.G.-Fine. SG approximately
£1,200 (1,740 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1057
H
)
1061
TONGA-England, 1893 cover, franked with two normal and
one diagonal bisect of the 1d Coat of Arms issue, prepaying the
2 ½ UPU letter to Germany, and all tied by NUKUALOFA barred
oval duplex cancels. Reverse shows AUCKLAND and red
LONDON transits, plus WEISSENFELS arrival cds. A Very Fine
cover, showing rare use of the 1d bisect. SG 10, 10b (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
TRINIDAD, 1854 local cover, franked with engraved 1d blue,
prepaying the local rate from San Fernando to Port of Spain.
Stamp tied by numeral "2" cancel, with associated circular cds.
on reverse. A Very Fine and scarce local cover. SG 4 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
177
Fourth Session
1062
1063
1064
1065
1068
Ex 1067
1062
Ex 1069
)
1063
TRINIDAD-France, 1870 mourning cover, franked with pair
4d bright violet, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
France, and all tied by circular c.d.s.'s. Front shows red
TRINIDAD / PAID cds. with red manuscript "7" pence credit
marking, plus red oval "PD" handstamp, red LONDON / PAID
transit, and ANGL / AMB.CALAIS French entry marking. Reverse bears numerous French transit c.d.s.'s, plus
BRIGNOLLE arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine and
colorful mourning envelope. SG 70 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
TRINIDAD, 1876-82, two covers with three different bisects,
1882 surcharged 'One penny' rosy carmine with surcharged by
hand in red 1d. on 6d. green diagonal bisect tied by 'Trinidad'
c.d.s. on 1882 (20 Sept.) envelope, and 1882 surcharged by
hand in red 1d. on 6d. green diagonal bisect with 1876 perf. 14
(1d.) lake diagonal bisect tied by 'Trinidad' c.d.s. on 1882 (20
Sept.) envelope, both to Port of Spain, the covers have light
ageing or rust spotting, Fine. SG 75a, 101a, 105a (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
178
British Commonwealth: Trinidad - Uganda - Collections
Start CHF
1064
Start CHF
)
1069
TRINIDAD, 1876, “Britannia” (1d) lake, perf 14, single and
vertical bisect, tied by 'Trinidad' small double arc d.s. on 1879
(27 June) formular postcard to Scotland, card has light
tropicalisation and small faults, otherwise Fine. SG 75a; £600
(870 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1065
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, a mint or unused selection of
overprints and surcharges replete with varieties, including
Gold Coast 1921 KEVII£2 overprinted 'Specimen', East Africa
and Uganda Protectorate 1919 4c. on 6d. surcharge double, India Convention States Chamba 1887½d. with 'Chmaba' overprint error, Jind 1903 3a. with overprint double, Sierra Leone
1893½d. on 1½d. with surcharge inverted, and Trinidad and
Tobago War Tax Stamps 1918 (7 Jan.) 1d. with overprint inverted and 1918 (13 Feb.-Mar.) 1d. with overprint double, a few
small faults, V.G.-Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
UGANDA-England, 1898 envelope to London (28.11), bearing 1896 (Nov.) typeset 1a. from the top right corner of the sheet
and 3a., cancelled by blue crayon cross, in combination with
British East Africa 1896 2½a. deep blue tied by Mombasa
c.d.s., the envelope has small edge faults, R.P.S. Certificate
(1983). SG 55, 57 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1070
1071
H/m
1072
H
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1890's-1980's, massive
dealer's stock, in five well-filled stock books. Half of one stock
book has issues of Queen Victoria through King George VI, all
the rest is Queen Elizabeth II or independent. Mainly mint (with
much never hinged) but some of the earlier is used. Great variety including souvenir sheets, topicals, definitive sets, from
most of the colonies (no Canada, Great Britain or Australia);
nice condition, generally F.-V.F.,a huge number of useful sets
and singles here - great lot for the British dealer looking for
stock. SG £31,000+ (44,940 CHF).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
)
BRITISH AFRICA, 1880's-1970's, accumulation of over 400
covers, filling a small box. Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth
II, with a wide range of colonies, airmail, registered, souvenir
sheets, FDC's, private and commercial correspondence - great
variety, generally F.-V.F., inspection will prove useful (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1073
1068
)
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1880's-1960's, accumulation
of over 300 covers or cards, in one box, ranging from Queen
Victoria to early Queen Elizabeth II, including some interesting
later qvi, many King George V through Queen Elizabeth II pictorials, airmail, censored, usages abroad, postal stationery - quite
a wide variety, generally F.-V.F., inspection highly recommended.
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
BRITISH AFRICA, 1870's-1938, group of small collections,
hinged on pages. Includes British Bechauanaland, British East
Africa, Niger Coast Protectorate, Sierra Leone and Nyasaland.
Most of the stamps and the value are later Queen Victoria, with
catalog values to about £300, generally F.-V.F. SG £3,000 ++
(4,350 CHF).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1067
H/m
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1850's-1930's, group of small
mint and used collections, hinged on pages, with value in Gibraltar and St. Lucia, plus odds and ends from several other colonies; note Gibraltar £1 King George V, generally F.-V.F.,
inspection recommended. SG £2,000+ (2,900 CHF).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
British Commonwealth
Collections
1066
H
)
)
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1890's-1970's, huge accumulation of covers, over 1100, in one large box. Most areas represented, huge variety including topicals, islands, FDC's and
more, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, the interesting balance of the
collection, comprising 4 envelopes, 2 fronts, and 13 pieces or
loose stamps, including Great Britain 1883 envelope from Bristol to Rome bearing 1d. strip of three with right stamp bisected
vertically, Antigua 1876 1d. pair with right stamp bisected diagonally on small piece, British Honduras 1888 2c. on 1d. bisected
on front to Belize, Falkland Islands 1891 ½d. on 1d. used, Nevis
1882 1d. bisect and½d. on half 1d. (3) on separate small pieces
(4), St. Lucia 1891-92 surcharges½d. on 3d. dull mauve and
green (2) +½d. on half 6d. dull mauve and blue (2) + 1d. on 4d.
brown (2) on 1895 envelope to Castries, St. Vincent 1881½d.
on half 6d., and Trinidad bisects on front, faults (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1074
HHr
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH, 1930's-1960's, accumulation
of mint definitive issues in multiples, King George V to
mainly Queen Elizabeth II, including Mauritius, Leeward Islands, Fiji and Tristan da Cunha, all o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. or
better, perfect for the serious Indian Area specialist. SG
£2,000+ (2,900 CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
179
Fourth Session
Start CHF
Start CHF
1082
Australian States
1075
SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 1855-69, small high-quality group of
early Queen Victoria issues, 38 stamps with duplication, majority imperf, all used, attractive items, generally Fine or better,
much better than usual condition, a premium lot of this area. SG
approximately £2,200 (3,190 CHF).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
NEW SOUTH WALES-England, 1854 cover, franked with 1d
red-orange and re-engraved 2d blue, prepaying the 3d outgoing
ship letter rate. Stamps tied by barred oval killers, an front
shows manuscript 2 shilling postage due. Reverse bears
SYDNEY dispatch ces, red London transit, plus blue
HUDDERSFIELD arrival cds. Letter endorsed "per Golden
Age" which carried it to Panama, via Tahiti. A scarce and colorful
cover. SG 47, 63 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1076
1083
)
1084
1085
S
m
QUEENSLAND, 1880, Queen Victoria “Chalon Head”, 20s.
rose, cancelled by Thursday Island cds, Very Fine, a scarce
high value. SG 127; £225 (330 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1080
1086
)
VICTORIA-Germany, 1855 cover, endorsed "per Overland
Mail" to Hamburg franked by Fine single July 1854 1s indigo
blue tied by "1 / V" obliterator in black with unframed
MELBOURNE-VICTORIA cds. below. London transit and arrival cds. on reverse of rare cover - especially to this destination.
SG 25b (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
H/m
QUEENSLAND, 1860-80, small high-quality group of early
Queen Victoria issues, 25 stamps with minor duplication,
mostly used, 1d-2s, all with attractive appearance, generally
Fine or better, much better than usual condition, a premium lot
of these classics. SG £1,700+ (2,460 CHF).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1081
H/m
TASMANIA, 1853-57, small high-quality group of Queen
Victoria issues, 47 stamps, mostly used, mainly “Van
Diemen's Land” imperf issues, with duplication and numerous
shades, 1d, 2d and 4d values, all attractive appearance, generally F.-V.F., much better than usual condition. SG approximately
£3,000 (4,350 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
NEW SOUTH WALES, 1855-1891, 38 Specimens or Reprints, stuck down on a large 19th century souvenir page. Includes definitives, high values, postage dues, all with year of
issues marked below. Huge catalog value as normal (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1079
)
TASMANIA-Scotland, 1856 letter from Hobart Town, 6
pence ship letter rate, paid by 1855 2d green and 4d blue, tied
by numeral “64” barred oval cancels, red Hobart cancel below,
manuscript “per Kent via Melbourne”, red “PAID LIVERPOOL
SHIP” tombstone cancel, Scottish arrival backstamp, Very Fine,
a rare and attractive cover of exceptional quality. SG 16, 17
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
m
NEW SOUTH WALES, 1850-1859, small high-quality group
of early issues, 119 stamps with duplication, mostly used, including 6 Sydney Views, others are Queen Victoria, majority
imperf. Selected for attractive appearance, many with huge
margins, generally F.-V.F. or better, vastly better than usual condition, a premium lot of these difficult classics. SG approximately £5,000 (7,250 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1078
)
TASMANIA, 1854 domestic cover from Launcestown to
Hobart, franked with 1853-54 4d orange, which has been lifted
for inspection and re-attached (not quite in original position),
tied by Launcestown numeral “59” cancel, red arrival cancel in
the center, Very Fine, a rare item of exhibition quality, 1995
B.P.A. certificate. SG 8 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
NEW SOUTH WALES, 1870 (Dec. 17) complete newspaper,
sent through the mail, franked with pair of 1d pale red Queen
Victoria (probably S.G. 195) tied by New South Wales cancel,
F.-V.F.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1077
m
1087
)
)
VICTORIA, 1855 domestic cover, franked with imperforate 1d
dull rose and 3d blue Half-Length issue, all tied by oval "1 / V"
cancels. Reverse shows MELBOURNE / VICTORIA departure
and ST.KILDA / VICTORIA arrival c.d.s.'s. a Very Fine and rare
cover. SG 5, 11 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA-England, 1881 cover from Adelaide,
franked with pair 1876 8d on 9d brown with clear double overprint (unlisted), Kingston on Thames backstamp. Minor file fold,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
180
Australian States
1075
1081
1081 (enlarged)
1083
1078
1084
1086
1087
Ex 1077
1079
1089
1088
1088
)
1089
VICTORIA-USA, 1855 envelope with interesting contents,
franked with imperforate 1sh blue, prepaying the ship letter rate
to England. Stamp tied by oval cancel, with oval BALLARAT /
VICTORIA cds. on reverse. Manuscript "8" pence British incoming ship letter fee was initially marked, then crossed out and replaced with manuscript "16" cent debit. Cover then forwarded to
the United States under the W.S.-British Convention, with
manuscript and handstamp "37" cents postage due notations.
Front shows black NEW YORK / AM.PKT. and CONCORD /
MASS arrival c.d.s.'s, while reverse bears oval MELBOURNE /
VICTORIA transit. A Very Fine and scarce transatlantic cover.
SG 25 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
)
VICTORIA-France, 1855-56 cover, franked with imperforate
6d orange, and sent to England aboard the Black Ball sailing
packet Champion. Stamp tied by oval 1 / V killer, and front
shows scarce Liverpool "d5" handstamp, red COLONIES /
ART-18 accountancy marking, ANGL / CALAIS French entry,
plus "15" decime postage due handstamp. Reverse bears
MELBOURNE / VICTORIA departure cds., AUSTRALIAN /
LIVERPOOL / PACKET cds., red London transits, plus
COGNAC arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce cover. SG 44
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
181
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1090
Australia
)
Start CHF
VICTORIA-USA, 1857 cover from Melbourne, 6 pence ship
letter rate to England (via the Sydenham) paid by 6d orange, an
exceptional wing-margin example, tied by numeral “1” cancel,
with “3” pence credit to England, London arrival cancel, then forwarded to the U.S. unpaid, with black “3 CENTS” British debit
marking, N. YORK AM. PKT. 24 arrival postmark, Melbourne
backstamp. Faint edge toning, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce
and attractive transatlantic cover. SG 32a (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1091
m
VICTORIA, 1850-59, small high-quality group of used early
Queen Victoria issues, mainly Half Lengths and Queen on
Throne. Attractive appearance, minor duplication, generally
F.-V.F. or better, much nicer condition than usual. SG approximately £1,800 (2,610 CHF).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1095
HH
AUSTRALIA, 1919, Ross Smith Flight, miniature sheetlet in
deep blue, issued for the first Aerial Post England-Australia,
watermarked "Crown over A", o.g., stamps never hinged, lightly
hinged at top and bottom margins, minute toned spot at right,
naturally spotty gum, with inclusion showing though at bottom,
still fresh and Very Fine heetlet, signed David Field (Photo).
Est. 9,000 - 12,000 CHF.
9,000 CHF
Only about 50 specimens with complete selvage exist in
private hands.
1096
1092
)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA-Scotland, 1857 letter, franked with
vertical pair 1d black and single 4d blue Swan issue, prepaying
the 6d single weight letter rate to the United Kingdom. Stamps
tied by numeral "14" cancels, with Crown oval POST OFFECE /
ALBANY / West.ERN AUSTRALIA handstamp alongside. Reverse shows red London transit and green GLASGOW arrival
cds. A beautiful and rare first issue cover, with 1958 Royal and
2010 BPA certificates. SG 1, 3 (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1093
1097
)
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, 1860's-1980's, accumulation of over 160 covers, in a box. Includes a fair range of
Australian States, Australia, Australian Dependencies and New
Zealand, Queen Victoria through Queen Elizabeth II, mainly
covers of the 1920's-1930's, wide range of usages and
frankings, generally F.-V.F., please inspect.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 1898 (May) local wrapper from the
Bank of Australia, franked with 3d Internal Revenue stamp,
tied by KALGOORLIE duplex cancel. A Very Fine and rare
cover, showing the permitted use of this Internal Revenue
stamp for postal purposes. SG F13/20 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1094
)
AUSTRALIA, 1920, Ross Smith Flight, cover to South Australia, with special flight vignette on reverse, FIRST AERIAL
MAIL postmark; no franking on front, Very Fine, a nice example
of this scarce and popular pioneer flight (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Canadian Provinces
1098
H
BRITISH COLUMBIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1867, 10¢ on
3d lilac rose, perf 12½, Crown CC, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh
color, F.-V.F. SG 24; £900 (1,300 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
H/m
WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 1854-90, small high-quality group
of early Swan issues, 38 stamps with duplication, including 3
No. 1's (used). Attractive items, averaging Fine or better, a premium lot of these issues. SG £2,600+ (3,770 CHF).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1099
H
BRITISH COLUMBIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1867, $1 on
3d green, perf 12½, Crown CC, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh color,
Fine. SG 27; £1,300 (1,880 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
182
Australian States - Australia - Canadoan Provinces
1103
1090
1093
1101
1096
1098
1099
1100
1102
1100
H
1102
BRITISH COLUMBIA & VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1867, 50¢ on
3d violet, perf 14, Crown CC, o.g., lightly hinged, fresh color,
couple barely toned perfs, otherwise Fine. SG 32; £650 (940
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1101
)
NOVA SCOTIA-USA, 1850" Paid at Amherst, NS" crown circle on folded letter to New York, rated 1/ - & 11½ currency and
routed via St.Johns, St.Andrews, New Brunswick & Robbinston
ME. Clear strikes on a rare cover (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
)
1103
VANCOUVER ISLAND-England, 1869 use of a 10¢ Wells,
Fargo & Col franked envelope, uprated with 2c Black Jack (F
grill) and 12¢ Washington (E grill) to make up the 24¢ double
weight letter rate to England. Front shows blue oval WELLS,
FARGO & CO cds., blue Coat of Arms oval POST OFFICE /
VICTORIA V.I. (representing the 5c Vancouver internal postage), red NEW YORK / PAID ALL transit, plus LONDON / PAID
arrival cds. Despite faults due to rough opening, a very rare and
desirable transatlantic cover, with 2004 P.F. certificate, ex
Dale-Lichtenstein. Scott U41, 93, 90 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
NOVA SCOTIA-Portugal, 1852 cover from the Portuguese
Consul in Halifax, to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
in Portugal, originally sent unpaid to England, and held there
until full postage of "5 / 6" was received. Front shows red farmed
"Returned for 5 / 6 Postage" handstamp, red London PAID cds.
applied after payment received, blue "1125" Re-Issues postage
due handstamp, plus scarce oval "Lei de 20 / 4 50" handstamp
indicating additional "55" Re-Issues due. Reverse bears original HALIFAX NOWA-SCOTIA departure cds., two red "Returned / for Postage" handstamps, plus blue LISBOA arrival cds.
An exceptional "Returned for Postage" letter, and scarce example of mail from Nova Scotia to Portugal (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
183
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1104
)
NOVA SCOTIA, 1860 First Issue domestic cover, franked
with a horizontal strip of three (partially cut between the stamps)
of the imperforate 1d red brown Queen Victoria, prepaying the 3
pence internal letter rate to Maitland. Stamps tied by barred oval
killers, with associated HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA cds. on reverse. A beautiful first issue cover, showing a very rare and unusual franking, with Holcombe Certificate. SG 1 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1104
1108
1105
)
NOVA SCOTIA-France, 1867 cover, franked with 5c blue and
12 ½¢ black, prepaying the single letter rate to France, and all
tied by the scarce "A95" cancel applied by the mail agent
aboard the Cunard Line steamship Africa. Front shows red
manuscript "7" pence credit to England, red LONDON / PAID
transit red oval "PD" handstamp applied by the London Foreign
Office, plus ANGL / AMB.CALAIS French entry cds. Reverse
bears PARIS A CHERBOURG railway transit plus
CHERBOURG arrival cds. An extraordinary example of the 17
½ cent rate to France, showing use of the "A95" Cunard mail
agent cancels. A truly beautiful and rare cover, with Calves signature. SG 13, 17 (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1107
1109
1106
s
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1857, 1s scarlet vermilion, horizontal
bisect, deep bright colour, large even margins, neatly tied by
oval barred obliterator on part letter sheet, showing 'Too-Late'
unframed h.s. and 'London E.C. / Paid' c.d.s. (8.9.60) in red adjacent, Very Fine, R.P.S. certificate (1969), Ex
Dale-Lichtenstein, a great rarity, believed to be one of two
known. SG 9a £16,000 for a full cover (23,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
1112
184
Canadian Provinces
Start CHF
1107
s
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1861, 1s. rose-lake, neatly tied by barred
oval obliterator on piece, clear impression, lovely bright colour,
large even margins, Extremely Fine and choice, B.P.A. (1986)
and Greene Foundation (2001) certificates. SG 23 £300 (440
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1108
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo
Flight, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, signed, with 1973 Bolaffi
certificate. Scott C18; $350 (320 CHF). SG 235 £275 (400 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1109
HHr
1114
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo
Flight, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2011
Raybaudi certificate. Scott C18; $2,200 (2,020 CHF). SG 235
£1,100 ++ (1,590 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1110
HH
Part of the group of only 75 unoverprinted covers that were
sent by sea to Genova, then to Rome.
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo
Flight, 6 examples, o.g., never hinged, each perfectly centered,
Extremely Fine. Scott C18; $3,300 (3,030 CHF). SG 235
£1,650 (2,390 CHF).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1111
1115
)
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1857, 8d scarlet vermilion, vertical bisect, good to large margins, cancelled by barred oval
obliterator, on 1860 (29 Feb.) folded letter sheet to Baltimore,
showing 'St. John's Newfoundland / Paid' c.d.s. in red and
'Boston / Br. Pkt. / 5' c.d.s. (14.3) c.d.s. adjacent, stamp slightly
oxidized, a Very Fine example of this rare bisect paying the 4d.
letter rate to the U.S.A. Listed in R.H. Pratt's The Pence Issues
of Newfoundland as No. 2 of the 8d. bisects. Brandon (1986)
and Holcombe (1995) certificates. SG 8a £4,250 (6,160 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 1,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1113
m
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1932-33, airmail selection of 6 stamps.
SG 221, 230a-231a; £1,165 (1,690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
NEWFOUNDLAND, Airmail, 1933, $4.50 on 75¢ Balbo
Flight, 12 examples, o.g., lightly hinged, each well centered,
Very Fine or better. Scott C18; $4,200 (3,850 CHF). SG 235
£3,300 (4,780 CHF).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1112
)
NEWFOUNDLAND, 1927 De Pinedo Flight, supplementary
cover to London franked with unoverprinted 60¢ black, Rome
backstamp. Minor soiling, Fine, with 2008 Raybaudi certificate.
Sassone €13,500 (16,100 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 5,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1113
)
NEWFOUNDLAND-England, 1871 cover, franked with two
12¢ pale red brown Victoria issue), tied by barred oval cancels,
with FOGO cds. alongside. Front shows red PAID /
LIVERPOOL / BR.PACKET transit, and reverse bears
ST.JOHNS-NEWFOUNDLAND transit and POOLE arrival
c.d.s.'s. A very rare cover, considered to be the only recorded
example of this 12¢ stamp used to pay the 24¢ double weight
letter rate to England., Ex Dale-Lichtenstein and Pratt. SG 33
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1115
185
Fourth Session
Canada
1116
Start CHF
m
CANADA, 1868, Large Queen, 12½¢ blue, watermarked,
light double circle numeral cancel, F.-V.F. SG 60b; £300 (440
CHF). Scott 28a (Photo).
Est. 75 - 150 CHF.
75 CHF
1118
)
CANADA-France, 1846 unpaid letter, sent via the United
States and England, and the Cunard Line steamship Hibernia,
then forwarded to France under Article 12 of the revised
Franco-British Letter Bill. Front shows TORONTO cds., red
framed CANADA / &c.ART.12 accountancy marking (Salles
3005), red ANGL / BOULOGNE French entry marking, plus "27"
decime postage due marking in manuscript. Reverse bears red
London and blue Paris transits, plus LYON arrival cds. A Very
Fine and early example of the CANADA / &c.ART.12 marking,
Ex Steinhart (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
m
CANADA, 1851, Prince Albert, 6d slate violet, laid paper,
sheet margin copy, with nice target cancel, Superb. SG 2;
£1,200 (1,740 CHF). Scott 2 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1117
Start CHF
1120
H
CANADA, 1897, Queen Victoria Jubilee, $1 lake, o.g., very
lightly hinged, jumbo margins, with strong color, Extremely
Fine. SG 136; £500 (720 CHF). Scott 61 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1121
)
CANADA-USA, 1851 cover, franked with 6d Prince Albert issue on laid paper, prepaying the cross-border letter rate to New
York. Stamp tied by black target cancel, with red MONTREAL /
LC cds. alongside. Front shows red framed CANADA exchange
handstamp plus red PAID marking applied in New York. A exceptional example of this rare stamp, used on a Very Fine
cross-border cover from the well-known Kennedy correspondence. Scott 2 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1122
)
CANADA, 1852 First Issue cover, franked with sheet margin
3d Beaver, prepaying the Canadian internal single weight letter
rate. Stamp tied by target cancel, with HAMILTON cds. alongside, and reverse shows red MONTREAL arrival cds. A beautiful first issue cover, with PF certificate. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1123
)
CANADA, 1852 First Issue cover, franked with imperforate 3
pence Beaver (SG 1a) showing major re-entry in the upper left
quadrant. Stamp tied by bulls-eye cancel, with red QUEBEC
cds. alongside. Reverse shows red LENNOXVILLE cds. applied on arrival. A Very Fine cover, with exceptional usage of the
3d re-entry stamp. SG 1a (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1124
1119
)
CANADA, 1855 folder letter sheet to LONDON CW, franked
with two bottom sheet margin copies of the 3d. Laid paper---one
of them being the bottom right comer margin copy, both
cancelled by blue targets, with matching MOSA, CW split circle
cds. alongside, ----paying the internal double rate and
LONDON CW cds. arrival. An exceptional First issue cover,
APS cert. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
CANADA-Russia, 1834 Missionary letter from Hoffenthal
(Hopedale), Labrador, privately carried to Germany, and
placed into the mails at HERRNHUTH, Saxony. Letter then forwarded to Russia via the Prussia Post, with a myriad of debit
markings, and charged 363 rubles Assignat on arrival in
Serepta. A remarkable and fascinating letter from this early
Moravian mission and trading post in Labrador (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
186
Canada
1116
1117
1118
1120
1125
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
)
1126
CANADA-France, 1856 unpaid letter, sent via England
aboard the Allan Line steamship Canadian, then forwarded
to France under Article 19 of the Franco-British Letter Bill. Front
shows MONTREAL departure cds., rare framed CANADA /
ART-19 accountancy marking in red (Salles 3021), ANGL /
AMB. CALAIS French entry marking, plus manuscript "17"
decime postage due notation. Reverse bears red London transit, plus REIMS arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare example of the
CANADA / ART-19 marking, in use during 1856 only, Ex
Steinhart (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
CANADA-USA, 1868 cover, franked with 1¢ red brown, 2¢
green, and 3¢ red Large Queen issue, prepaying the 6 cent rate
to the United States, and all tied by Nova Scotia barred oval cancels. A spectacular cover with this rare 3 color franking (unpriced in Firby census). Scott 22, 24, 25 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
187
Fourth Session
1127
1128
1129
1131
1132
1134
1135
1133
1136
1137
1138
1141
Ex 1139
Ex 1143
Ex 1144
1140
1142
1127
)
1128
CANADA-Germany, 1877 cover, franked with 10¢ rose lilac
Small Queen, perf. 11 ½ x 12, tied by blue geometric killer, with
PRESTON / ONT cds. alongside. Front shows scarce red "2 ½"
pence credit handstamp, plus red LONDON / PAID transit, while
reverse bears HAMILTON / ONT transit and BIPPERTENROD
arrival cds. A very rare cover from pre-UPU Canada. SG 99
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
CANADA-France, 1877 cover, franked with 10c rose lilac
small Queen issue with 11 ½ x 12 perforation, prepaying the single weight letter rate to France, and tied by MONTREAL duplex
cancel. Front shows red manuscript "2 ½" pence credit to England, red LONDON transit, plus ANGL / AMB CALAIS French
entry cds. Reverse bears BORDEAUX / GIRONDE arrival cds.
Scarce usage of this stamp on a Very Fine transatlantic cover.
Scott 40c (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
188
Canada - United States
Start CHF
1129
Start CHF
)
1136
CANADA-Colombia, 1930, registered airmail cover from
Regina, Canada to Cali, showing unusual use of Colombia 4c
postal stationery entire, with additional mixed franking from
Canada (Sc. 152, 162, 164, C1), Canal Zone (Sc. 70, C5) and
Colombia (Sc. 340, 341, C72). A colorful and very rare SCADTA
cover showing availability and use of Canal Zone and Colombia
/ SCADTA stamps via consular agents in Canada, Very Fine
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1130
UNITED STATES, 1869, 24¢ green & violet, cork cancel, fresh
and well centered, Very Fine. Scott 120; $700 (640 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1137
)
1138
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
1139
1140
H
1141
H
HH
UNITED STATES, 1968, 6¢ Disney, ocher omitted, o.g., never
hinged, with normal for comparison, Very Fine. Scott 1355a;
$400 (370 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
m
UNITED STATES, 1860, 5¢ brown, type II, horizontal strip of 3,
lightly struck red grid cancels, fresh and well centered, Very
Fine, a premium strip. Scott 30A; $985 (900 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1142
HH
UNITED STATES, Airmail, 1930 Graf Zeppelin complete, all
o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott C13-C15; $1,900 (1,740
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
H
UNITED STATES, 1869, 1¢ buff, large part o.g., well centered,
Very Fine. Scott 112; $700 (640 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1143
HH
UNITED STATES, Offices in China, 1919, 2¢ on 1¢ to 20¢ on
10¢, 10 values, all except the 10¢ on 5¢ are vertical pairs, o.g.,
never hinged, F.-V.F. Scott K1-K10; $2,660 (2,440 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
H
UNITED STATES, 1869, 2¢ brown, large part brownish o.g.,
very well centered, Very Fine. Scott 113; $600 (550 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1135
HH
UNITED STATES, 1893, 50¢ Columbian, full o.g., lightly
hinged, well centered, Very Fine, unusually nice, with 2000 P.F.
certificate. Scott 240; $500 (460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
UNITED STATES, 1847, 5¢ red brown, unused, small part
original gum, full to clear margins all around, sharp impression,
fresh, a Fine stamp, scarce unused, with 2009 PSE certificate.
Scott 1; $6,750 (6,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 300 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1134
150 CHF
UNITED STATES, 1893, 2¢ Columbian, 2 top plate number
and imprint strips of 4 (plates 155 and 156), o.g., never hinged,
each fresh and well centered, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott
231; $500 (460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Stamps
1133
m
UNITED STATES, 1870, 2¢ red brown, end roller grill, lightly
cancelled, fresh color, Fine. Scott 135; $400 (370 CHF) (Photo).
United States
1132
m
UNITED STATES, 1869, 30¢ ultramarine & carmine, cork
cancel, beautifully well centered, fresh, Extremely Fine and
choice. Scott 121; $500 (460 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
CANADA, 1830-56, collection of 57 stampless letters to
France, in one album. All are from the Allan Steinhart collection, and mounted on pages with his detailed hand-written descriptions. The group aims to show the complexity of Canada /
France mails including the Colonies and Article, and Canada
and Article handstamps, ratings, routings, accountancy
handstamps, various ships employed in carrying the mails.
Great variety and excellent quality throughout, as would be expected from one of the premier Canada collections. A wonderful
lot for the postal historian, with very useful information as well as
nice covers.
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1131
m
1144
m
H)
UNITED STATES, Postal Stationery, 1884, 2¢ brown, die 1, a
series of five unused envelopes, each showing a different
color of "The Mutual Life Ins. Company of New York" advertising
collar. A Very Fine and scarce collection of these colorful ad envelopes. Scott U277 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
UNITED STATES, 1869, 15¢ brown & blue, type II, light cork
cancel, well centered, very fresh colors, Very Fine. Scott 119;
$250 (230 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
189
Fourth Session
1146
1145
1147
1148
1149
1150
1151
1152
1153
1154
1156
1155
190
United States
Start CHF
Start CHF
1151
Postal History: Domestic Usages
1145
UNITED STATES, ca. 1880 Wells Fargo advertising cover to
San Jose, California, a 3¢ Postal Stationery entire cancelled
by blue R.P.O. duplex cancel (possibly Reno & Minden), with
Elko, Nevada commission merchant's allover advertisement
plus Wells Fargo frank at left, Very Fine, a very scarce Wells
Fargo cover with colorful advertisement, of exceptional quality.
Scott U159 (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
)
UNITED STATES, 1847, 10¢ black, tied by red St. LOUIS Mo
cds. on c. 1848 cover, with additional strike alongside, paying
the single letter rate to New York. A beautiful first issue cover,
Fine, with Raybaudi certificate, from the famous Beebee Ludlow correspondence. Scott 2 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1152
1146
)
1153
)
Postal History: Foreign Mail
1154
)
1155
())
UNITED STATES-France, 1847, 5¢ red brown, margins all
around, cancelled by red grids and tied by blue Baltimore Jan.
27 departure postmark on cover front sent via New York to
France, with boxed accountancy and "Ang. Calais" entry postmarks, Fine. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
UNITED STATES, ca 1864 use of a 3¢ postal stationery envelope, prepaying the U.S. internal rate for a single weight letter. Indicia canceled by large "Bumblebee" fancy cancel, with
ADRIAN / MICH cds. alongside. A great example of this popular
and rare fancy cancel. Scott U58. Skinner-Eno PA-I 37 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1150
)
UNITED STATES-England, 1795 cover from Charleston,
South Carolina, sent by sailing ship, and showing bold
WEYMOUTH / SHIP LRE handstamp. Front shows scarce
Crown handstamp in purple, and reverse bears London transit
cds (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
UNITED STATES, ca 1862 fancy cancel cover, franked with a
3¢ rose 1861 issue stamp, prepaying the U.S. internal rate for a
single weight letter. Stamp canceled by the CANTON / MASS
Masonic duplex. A beautiful strike of this scarce fancy cancel.
Scott 64. Skinner-Eno FR-MIc 1 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1149
)
UNITED STATES, 1910 (Jul. 18) circus advertising cover
from Chicago to Michigan, with beautiful multicolor corner
card for the “John. H. Sparks Shows”, franked with 2¢ Washington-Franklin; interesting letter enclosed (with matching circus
letterhead), Very Fine. Scott 332 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
UNITED STATES, 1855, 8x rate cover, franked with two strips
of three (of distinctly different shades) and pair of the 3 cent
1851 issue, prepaying eight times the single internal letter rate,
and all tied by WALDOBORO / Me c.d.s.'s. Scarce franking on a
Very Fine, multiple weight cover. Scott 11 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1148
)
UNITED STATES, 1886 use of 2 cent brown postal stationery envelope, with green "The Mutual Life Ins. Company of
New York" advertising collar, cancelled by NEW YORK duplex
with numeral "2" barred oval killer. A Very Fine and rare use of
this colorful ad envelope. Scott U277 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 400 CHF.
250 CHF
UNITED STATES, 1847, 5¢ red brown, sheet margin, used on
1848 cover, prepaying the U.S. internal letter rate for distances
less than 300 miles. Stamp tied by blue circular grid, with blue
BALTIMOE / Md cds. alongside, and shows underinked shading on "POST OFFICE" and unusual portion of extra right
"frameline" near guide dot. A Very Fine and scarce first issue
cover. Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 750 CHF.
750 CHF
1147
)
1156
)
UNITED
STATES-Germany,
1852
cover
from
RHINEBECK/N.Y., with PAID "29" cent prepayment for the single weight letter rate to Württemburg under the US-Bremen
Convention. Front shows red New York PAID ALL handstamp
and red manuscript "7" cent credit, red AMERICA / ÉBER
BREMEN marking, plus "Fr 2 5 / 12" Sgr credit marking. Reverse bears red NEW YORK transit, DEUTZ-MINDEN railway
cds., plus blue WAIBLINGEN arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare
transatlantic cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
UNITED STATES, ca 1875 use of 3 cent green Plimpton
postal stationery envelope, with red "Bates & Coates" advertising collar, cancelled by PHILADELPHIA / PA duplex with segmented cork killer. A Very Fine and rare use of this colorful ad
envelope. Scott U163 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 400 CHF.
250 CHF
191
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1157
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1856 cover from Philadelphia,
carried to the mails by Blood"s Penny Post, and franked by
their 1 cent bronze on lilac label (Sc 15L14). Stamp tied by acid
stain, plus "30" cent rate marking applied by the Philadelphia
exchange office in anticipation of Prussian Closed Mail service.
Front shows BLOOD"S / DESPATCH cds., PHILADELPHIA /
PA cds., plus black N. YORK BR. PKT. cds. with integral "23"
cent debit (subsequently struck out when New York elected to
send this letter in the British Open Mails). The British applied the
GB / 1F60c accountancy marking, and "16" decimes was collected upon delivery in France. A rare use of a U.S. local stamp
on a foreign destination item, and the only recorded example on
a "three month" cover sent just prior the the 1857 US-French
Convention. Scott 15L14 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1157
1158
)
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. cds.
alongside, and front shows red N.YORK AM. PKT / PAID cds.
with integral "1"c credit, plus red framed AACHEN / FRANCO
transit. An exceptional franking with double transfers on a Very
Fine transatlantic cover, with Diena certificate. Scott 15 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1158
1159
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, 1859 cover to Württemberg,
franked with two 3 cent rose and two 12 cent black 1857 issue
stamps, prepaying the double letter rate to Wurttemberg via the
US-Hamburg Treaty, and all tied by blue 7-bar circular grids.
Front shows blue LOUISVILLE / KY cds. and PAID handstamp,
plus red N.YORK / PAID / HAMB.PKT.A cds. with integral "20"
cent credit. Reverse bears HAMBURG and STUTTGART transits, plus partial SCHONDORF arrival cds. A Very Fine and
scarce transatlantic cover, showing the 15 cent per ½ ounce
rate to Württemberg under the US-Hamburg Convention. Scott
26,36 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1159
1160
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1860 cover, franked with pair perforated 1¢ blue, 3¢ red brown, and 10¢ green 1857 issue stamps,
prepaying the 10¢ ordinary letter rate to France. Stamps
cancelled by red PAID handstamps, and tied by red
NEW-PAID-YORK exchange office cds. with integral 3c credit,
plus octagonal French entry cds. in blue. Front shows red "PD"
handstamp, and reverse bears various French transits plus
FAYL-BILLOT arrival cds. A Very Fine and colorful transatlantic
cover, with 1981 PF certificate. Scott 24, 26, 35 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1160
192
United States
Start CHF
1161
)
UNITED STATES-Switzerland, 1860 Printed circular,
franked with pair of 1 cent blue 1857 issue, prepaying the
printed matter rate to Switzerland via the French mails, and tied
by smudged NEW ORLEANS / La. cds. Front shows red ET.
UNIS SERV. BR. A.C. French entry and red manuscript "20"
centimes postage due, while reverse bearg BRUGG arrival cds.
A scarce example of the 2 cent printed matter rate to Switzerland. Scott 24 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1162
1161
)
UNITED STATES-Papal States, 1862 cover, franked with 24¢
brown lilac and 30¢ orange 1861 issue, prepaying the double
letter rate to the Roman States via the US-French Convention,
and all tied by Boston PAID in bared circle cancels. Front shows
red manuscript "48" cent credit to France, plus ET.UNIS
SERV.BR.A.C. French entry cds. and boxed "P.D." handstamp,
while reverse bears PARIS transit and ROMA / VIA DI MARE arrival cds. A scarce and colorful transatlantic cover, ex. Paliafito.
Scott 70a, 71 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1162
1163
)
UNITED STATES-Switzerland, 1862 Patriotic envelope,
showing the New York (Empire) State emblem, used from
CINCINNATI, and sent unpaid to Switzerland via the
US-French Convention. Front shows New York exchange office
transit with "18" cent debit marking, plus red ETATS UNIS /
SERV.AM.CALAIS French entry cds. and red "220" centime
postage due marking in manuscript. Reverse bears various
Swiss transit c.d.s.'s and ST.GALLEN arrival cds. A Very Fine
and scarce transatlantic cover (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1163
1164
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, ca 1862 cover, franked with two 3
cent rose and single 24 cent brown lilac 1861 issue stamps,
overpaying the 28 cent single letter rate to Bremen via the Prussian Closed Mails. Stamps tied by red barred circle killers, with
red N.YORK BR.PKT. / PAID cds. alongside showing integral
"7" cent credit. A colorful transatlantic cover, showing scarce
use of the Prussian Closed Mails to Bremen, rather than the
less expensive Bremen Treaty Mails. Scott 65, 70 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1164
1165
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, ca 1863 use of the "Indiana"
version of THE LOYAL STATES/UNION Patriotic cover series, franked with 5¢ brown and 10¢ green 1861 issue stamps,
prepaying the 15¢ single weight rate to Hannover via the Bremen-Hamburg treaty. Stamps tied by indistinct CANTON / O target duplex, and front shows red N.YORK / PAID / HAMB.PKT
cds. with integral "12" cent credit. A beautiful and rare transatlantic use of this patriotic cover design. Scott 68, 76 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1165
193
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1166
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, ca 1863 wrapper, franked with 3
cent 1861 issue, prepaying the newspaper rate to Germany.
Stamp tied by indistinct cork killer, with black New York PAID
ALL handstamp alongside. Reverse bears BUTZBACH arrival
cds. A very rare transatlantic printed matter item. Scott 65
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1166
1167
)
UNITED STATES-England, 1863 cover, franked with grey violet 24 cent 1861 issue, prepaying the single letter rate to England, and tied by MARBLEHEAD / MASS cds. Front shows
PAID handstamp and red BOSTON BR. PKT. / PAID Exchange
Office marking with integral "19" cent credit to England, while reverse bears MANCHESTER arrival cds. A beautiful transatlantic cover of exceptional quality. Scott 70 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1167
1168
)
UNITED STATES-Chile, 1866 use of 3¢ pink on buff entire,
with Wells, Fargo & Co. printed frank, all cancelled by blue
oval WELLS, FRAGO & CO / SAN FRANCISCO cds. Front
shows additional blue oval PAID handstamp with red manuscript "10c" alongside, red framed DE ULTRAMAR handstamp,
red oval PANAMA / DEBE and MANAMA / DE OFICION markings, plus red "10" centavos handstamp and manuscript "Debe
10" postage due markings. Reverse bears LIMA arrival cds. A
very scarce and attractive cover, with a wonderful array of postal
markings. Scott U59 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1168
1169
)
UNITED STATES-Switzerland, 1867 cover, franked with pair
3¢ rose and pair 30¢ orange 1861 issue, roughly opened, prepaying the double letter rate to Switzerland via the Prussian
Closed Mails, and all tied by cork "cross roads" killers with NEW
ORLEANS / LA cds. alongside. Front shows red manuscript
"f6". Sgr Prussian credit to Switzerland. Reverse bears blue
VERVIERS / COELN and Baden railway transits plus Basel.
Luzern and Sarnen Swiss c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and colourful
franking on a transatlantic cover to a scarce Swiss Canton.
Scott 65, 71 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1169
1170
)
UNITED STATES-China, 1867 cover, franked with 5¢ brown
and pair 24¢ grey 1861 issue stamps, prepaying the 53¢ British
Open Mail rate to China via the Marseille route. Stamps tied by
segmented cork cancel with red NEW PAIR YORK / 12 cds. (applied…error) and red N.YORK AM.PKT / PAID cds. alongside.
Front shows red "48" cent credit to England, plus red LONDON /
PAID transit and manuscript "1" penny British credit to Hong
Kong, while reverse bears HONG KONG arrival cds. A Very
Fine and scarce transatlantic cover. Scott 76, 78 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1170
194
United States
Start CHF
1171
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, ca 1867 "The Union Forever"
Patriotic cover, franked with 30¢ orange 1861 issue, prepaying the single letter rate to Bavaria via the Prussian Closed
Mails. Stamp tied by barred circular grid, with SAINT LOUIS,
MO. cds. alongside. Front shows red N.YORK AM PKT / PAID
cds. with integral "7" cent credit, plus red framed AACHEN /
FRANCO transit handstamp, while reverse bears
ILLERTISSEN arrival cds. A Very Fine scarce use of a Patriotic
envelope to a foreign destination. Scott 71 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1172
1171
)
UNITED STATES-Canada, 1868 cover, franked with two 2¢
Black Jacks and two 3¢ Washington with F grill), prepaying the
10¢ Treaty rate to Canada, and all tied by NEW YORK
Heart-in-Shield duplex cancels. Reverse shows HAMILTON /
ONT arrival cds. A great example of this scarce fancy cancel on
a cross-border cover. Scott 73. Skinner-Eno PH-H 41 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1173
)
1172
UNITED STATES-France, 1868 use of 3¢ stationery envelope, uprated with 2¢ black (E grill), pair 3¢ rose (E grill), 10¢
green, and 24¢ grey violet, prepaying the triple weight letter rate
to France. Stamps tied by circle-of-squares killer, with WACO /
TEX departure cds. alongside. Front shows partial red NEW
YORK / PAID transit cds. with "36" cent credit, red boxed "PD"
handstamp, plus red octagonal ETATS-UNIS / PAQ.FR.H
c.d.s.'s of the French paquebot St. Laurent. A scarce four-color,
mixed-issue franking on a transatlantic cover to France. Scott
U58, 68, 70b, 87, 88 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1174
1173
)
UNITED STATES-Switzerland, 1868 cover, franked 3¢ rose &
30¢ orange 1861 issue, paying rate to Switzerland via Prussian
Closed Mails. All tied by "cross road" cork handstamp. with New
Orleans / LA cds. alongside. Showing "New York AM Packet
Paid" cds. red "24" cent US credit to Prussia & manuscript. "f 6"
Sgr Prussian credit to Switzerland. Reverse bears blue Verviers
/ Coeln & Baden railway transits plus Basel, Lucerne & Sarnen
cds. arrivals. A Very Fine transatlantic cover to a scarce Swiss
Canton. Scott 65, 71 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1174
1175
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1868 use of 2¢ Jackson postal
stationery envelope, prepaying the unsealed letter (printed
matter) rate to France. Stamp cancelled by indistinct killer, and
front shows red "15c" French postage due handstamp. Reverse
bears TROYES arrival cds. Scarce use of this envelope to pay
the printed matter rate to a foreign destination. Scott U52
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1175
195
Fourth Session
Start CHF
1176
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1869 mixed franking cover via
England, bearing 15¢ 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
1176
1177
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, 1869 use of 3c postal stationery
envelope to Prussia, sent underpaid at the 10¢ direct rate, and
showing the rare circular INSUFFICIENT / 2 / SGR accountancy marking, applied by the New York exchange office under
provisions of the US-NGU Convention to indicate the amount
short paid. Stamp impression cancelled by blue
JACKSONVILLE / FLA duplex, with blue manuscript "4" Sgr total postage due on front, and HAMBURG transits on reverse. a
very rare and desirable transatlantic cover. (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1177
1178
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1869 use of 3¢ postal stationery
envelope, uprated with 24¢ 1861 issue and 3¢ 1869 issue prepaying the double weight letter rate to France. Stamps tied by
ST.LOUIS / MO. Duplex cancels, and front shows red NEW
YORK / PAID cds. with integral "24"c credit, red framed "PD"
handstamp, plus red octagonal ETATS UNIS / PAQ.FR.H.No1
French paquebot cancel (Salles 1713). Reverse bears PARIS
arrival cds. A very scarce mixed issue franking on a Very Fine
transatlantic cover. Scott U59, 78b, 114 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1179
1178
)
UNITED STATES-Switzerland, 1869 cover, franked with "F"
grill version of the 10 cent green Washington, underpaying the
15 cent single weight letter rate to Switzerland via the closed
mails through England. Stamp tied by cork killer, with NEW
YORK / BR.TRANSIT departure on reverse. Front shows
INSUFFICIENTLY PAID handstamp with manuscript "5" cent
deficiency, VIA OSTENDE handstamp, plus manuscript "45"
centime postage due. Reverse bears ARGAU Swiss transit plus
ZURZACH arrival cds. A very unusual insufficiently prepaid letter under the US-Swiss Convention, showing scarce use of the
10 cent grilled stamp. Scott 96 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1179
1180
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1870 cover, franked with 1¢ buff
and 3¢ blue 1869 issue stamps, prepaying the 4c British open
mail rate to France. Stamps tied segmented cork cancel, with
BOSTON cds. alongside. Front shows GB 40c accountancy
marking and French "5" decime postage due markings, while
reverse bears red LONDON transit, French ambulant cds., plus
PAU arrival cds. Rare and unusual example of the scarce open
mail rate to France. Scott 112,114 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1180
196
United States
1181
)
Start CHF
UNITED STATES-France, 1870 cover, franked with
1¢ buff and vertical strip of three 3¢ blue 1869 issue stamps (Sc
112,114), prepaying the 10¢ non-treaty period rate to France by
direct service. Stamps tied by segmented cork cancel, with red
New York cds. alongside. Front shows blue ETATS UNIS /
CHERBOURG French entry marking and "8" decime postage
due handstamp, while reverse bears BORDEAUX A IRUN
French ambulant, plus PAU arrival cds. Rare and unusual example of the scarce open mail rate to France. Scott 112,114
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1182
1181
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1870 folded letter sheet from New
York via London, franked with 1869 3¢ ultramarine and 1870
1¢ blue, tied by cork cancel. Light file folds, F.-V.F. Scott 114,
145 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
An unusual mixed issue franking for the printed matter rate via
British Mail, in the period after the expiration of the
U.S.-French Postal Treaty.
1183
)
UNITED STATES-France, 1872 cover, franked with 1 cent ultramarine Banknote issue, plus 5 cent red Internal Revenue
Agreement stamp, in an attempt to pay the 4 cent British Open
Mail rate to France. Stamps cancelled by bar grid, with
AUSTINBURG cds. alongside, and subsequently tied by
French entry cds. Revenue stamp was not accepted for postage, and New York applied the INSUFFICENTLY PAID
handstamp, plus the NEW YORK / BR. TRANSIT cds. with integral "4" cent debit. Front shows GB / 2F accountancy marking,
French "24" decime postage due handstamp, plus "2f40 PAID
BY DREXEL HARJES & Co" handstamp applied on arrival. A
very rare cover showing an unusual attempt to pay foreign postage with a U.S. revenue stamp, Ex Knapp. Scott 145, R23
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1184
1182
1183
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, ca 1873 use of 3 cent Reay
postal stationery envelope, uprated with 3 cent Continental
banknote issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to
Württemberg under the US-North German Union Convention.
Cover was subsequently re-addressed to Homburg, and
franked with Wurttemburg 3 kr numeral issue (Mi 38). US
stamps tied by blue cork killer, with blue BEREA / O. cds. alongside, while Württemberg stamp tied by Stuttgart cds. Front also
shows red NEW YORK / PAID transit cds. A very scarce & interesting combination cover. Scott 158,U82. (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1185
1184
)
UNITED STATES-Germany, 1893, registered cover from
New York, legal-size, 38x GPU rate (plus registry fee) paid by
1893 $1, three 30¢ and one 8¢ Columbian; Dresden
backstamp. Cover edge faults (as would be expected from such
a heavy item), otherwise Very Fine, a rare and attractive commercial usage of the high value Columbians. Scott 236, 238,
241 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1185
197
Fourth Session
U.S. Collections
1186
Start CHF
)
UNITED STATES, 1850's-1980's, eclectic accumulation of
over 650 covers or cards, in one box. Best items are a number
of hotel advertising covers from 1850's to 1890's, plus there are
a few usages abroad, a large number of later 19th century
stamped envelopes or postal cards, an ample group of U.S.
Possessions, and modern issues including numerous FDC's.
Quite a range of material! Very mixed condition, some items are
damaged, many are Fine to Very Fine and the more modern
tends to be Extremely Fine. Inspection essential to appreciate
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1187
HH/H
UNITED STATES, 1852-2000, interesting large collection,
many hundreds of stamps in several stock books. 19th century
is mostly used with Bank Notes, Columbians and Trans-Miss.,
20th century mainly mint. Note some better items including 90¢
1869 Pictorial used, $1 Trans-Miss unused (part o.g.), White
Plains souvenir sheet (mint never hinged); substantially complete from the later 1920's including some new issues in sheets.
A few faults here and there, mostly F.-V.F., a nice basic collection (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Ex 1186
1188
Ex 1187
)
UNITED STATES, 1919-1941, flight cover group, approximately 100 covers in one stock book. Includes Zeppelins, first
flights, C.A.M., Lindberghiana etc., with a great variety of
frankings, special cancels and cachets; mostly domestic usages but a few foreign destinations. No rarities but good retail
items, mostly in the €20-€50 range. A useful lot, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
U.S. Possessions
1189
1189
)
CANAL ZONE-USA, 1923 use of 1c green Vallarino postal
card with CANAL ZONE overprint, stamp impression
cancelled by COROZAL / O.Z. duplex, and front shows commercial arrival cachet in violet (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1190
)
GUAM-USA, 1899 cover, franked with provisional 1 cent
Franklin and 2 cent Washington with GUAM overprints (Sc 1,2),
tied by purple straight line "Agana, Isle of Guam" cds. Reverse
shows MIL.STA.No 1 MANILA PHIL.ISL"D / RECEIVED transit
(Baker CE-1), plus GREENFIELD MASS arrival cds. A Fine use
of these provisional stamps, with scarce cancellation. Scott 1,2
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1190
198
United States & Possessions
Start CHF
1191
)
GUAM-USA, 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
cds. A very rare cover, combining multiples of the provisional
stamp with exceedingly scarce postmarks. Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
Scott 2 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1191
1192
)
GUAM-USA, 1901 registered cover from Agaña to Seattle,
legal-size, franked with pair 1898 50¢ orange, with San Francisco and Seattle backstamps. Light vertical file fold, otherwise
F.-V.F., a scarce high value usage. Scott 275 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1192
1193
)
HAWAII-USA, ca 1869 cover to Pembroke, Maine, bearing
10¢ 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
1194
1193
)
HAWAII-USA, 1873 cover from Lahaina (Maui), 6 cent rate
paid by 6¢ green Kamehameha IV, Honolulu cds at right,
Lahaina and San Francisco backstamps, Very Fine, a scarce
cover. Scott 33 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1195
)
HAWAII-Germany, 1881 mixed franking cover, franked with
Hawaii 6 cent Kamehameha V issue (Sc 33), in combination
with pair U.S. 3 cent Banknotes (Sc 184), prepaying the Treaty
rate from Hawaii to the U.S., plus the UPU letter rate from the
U.S. to Germany. Hawaii stamp tied by fancy cog-wheel killer,
with HONOLULU cds. alongside, and U.S. stamps tied by segmented cork killers. Reverse shows magenta SAN
FRANCISCO transit and framed DRESDEN arrival c.d.s.'s. A
very rare combination cover, with 2006 PF certificate (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1194
1195
1196
)
HAWAII-Germany, 1884 cover, franked with five 2¢ lilac rose
Kalakaua issue, prepaying the UPU letter rate to Germany.
Stamps tied by target cancels, with HONOLULU / H.I. cds.
alongside. Reverse shows NEW YORK transit and BREMEN
cds. A rare example of multiple usage of these stamps on cover.
Scott 38 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1196
199
Fourth Session
1197
1199
1198
1200
1201
1203
1204
1202
1205
1206
1197
1207
shows partial red SAN FRANCISCO transit and AKRON arrival
cds. A very scarce three color, mixed issue franking. Scott 30b,
35, 38 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
HAWAII -Germany, 1884 registered cover, franked with 10
cent black and 10 cent vermillion King David Kalakaua issues,
prepaying the UPU single weight letter rate plus Registry fee to
Germany, and all tied by black target cancel with magenta
HONOLULU / HAWAII cds. alongside. Front shows magenta
hollow "R" handstamp with internal REGISTERED / HAWAII
P.O. inscriptions and red NEW YORK Registry label, while reverse bears blue REGISTERED / SAN FRANCISCO and NEW
YORK / REG"Y DIV. transits, plus German arrival c.d.s.'s. A very
scarce and unusual franking on a colorful Registered cover
from Hawaii. Scott 40, 45 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1198
1208
1199
)
HAWAII-Germany, 1890 use of a 4¢ postal stationery envelope, uprated with 6¢ 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 cds. A colorful and rare use of this stationery item. Scott
U3, 33a (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
1200
HAWAII-USA, 1887 cover, franked with 1¢ Princess Victoria,
2¢ brown King David, plus 2¢ lilac rose King David issues, prepaying the 5¢ UPU rate to the United States. Stamps tied by target cancels, with HONOLULU / H.I. cds. alongside. Reverse
)
HAWAII-Germany, 1893 registered use of a 5¢ postal stationery envelope, uprated with 10¢ red brown King Kalakaua issue, prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Resistry fee to
Germany, and all tied by violet WAIANAE / OAHU cds. Front
200
U.S. Possessions and United Nations
shows magenta "R" Registry handstamp and Start CHF
HONOLULU / HAWAII transit, and reverse bears
REGISTERED / San Francisco and NEW YORK / RE"Y DIV
c.d.s.'s and HILDESHEIM arrival cds. A rare and colorful Registered cover, showing scarce use of this stationery envelope.
Scott U4, 44 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1201
Start CHF
1205
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 cds. and NYONS cds. 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
)
HAWAII-Australia, 1893 cover, franked with 5 cent ultramarine
King Kamehameha V, prepaying the UPU letter rate to Australia, and tied by purple target cancel with KAILUA / HAWAII cds.
alongside. Front shows HONOLULU duplex transit, and reverse bears SYNDEY transit plus BRISBANE / QUEENSLAND
arrival cds. A very scarce destination for Hawaiian mails at this
time, just nine days after the provisional government was installed. Scott 39 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 400 CHF.
200 CHF
1202
1206
)
1207
)
PUERTO RICO-France, 1899 registered cover, franked with
U.S. 1¢ Franklin, 2¢ Washington, and three 5¢ Grant, all with
PORTO RICO overprints, prepaying the UPU double weight letter rate plus Registry fee to France. Front shows violet
Mayaguez Porto Rico / REGISTERED cds. and red NEW
YORK Registry label, while reverse bears SAN JUAN and NEW
YORK transits, plus PARIS arrival c.d.s.'s. Scarce franking on a
Very Fine and colorful Registered cover from this office. Scott
210,211,212 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
HAWAII-France, 1894 registered cover, franked with 12 cent
Prince Leleiohoku and 18 cent Kekuanaoa issue overprinted
"Provisional / GOVT. / 1893" (Sc 62,71), prepaying the UPU triple weight letter rate, Registry fee, and Acknowledgement of
Receipt fee to France, and all tied by violet target cancel, with
HONOLULU / HAWAII cds. alongside. Front shows violet hollow "R" handstamp with internal REGISTERED / HAWAII P.O.
inscriptions, violet "A.R." handstamp, red NEW YORK Registry
labe, plus red PARIS / CHARGEMENTS cds. Reverse bears
NEW YORK / REG"Y DIV. transit, PARIS arrival cds., plus re-direction address applied in manuscript. Scarce franking on a
beautiful and rare Registered, AR item from Hawaii. Scott 62,71
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1204
)
HAWAII-France, 1899 registered cover, franked with strip of
three 5 cent ultramarine King Kamehameha V issue overprinted
"Provisional / GOVT. / 1893 in red (Sc 59), prepaying the UPU
single weight letter rate plus Registry fee to France, and all tied
by magenta HONOLULU / HAWAII c.d.s.'s. Front shows magenta hollow "R" handstamp with internal REGISTERED /
HAWAII P.O. inscriptions, red NEW YORK Registry label, plus
PARIS-ETANGER / CHARGEMENTS arrival cds. Reverse
bears purple SAN FRANCISCO / REG.DIV. and NEW YORK /
REG"Y DIV. transits, plus PARIS arrival c.d.s.'s. A scarce and
colorful Registered cover from Hawaii. Scott 59 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
HAWAII-Switzerland, 1894 registered use of 5 cent postal
stationery envelope, with "Provisional Government / 1893"
overprint, uprated with 12 cent Prince Leleiohoku overprinted
"Provisional / GOVT. / 1893" in red (Sc 62,U12), prepaying the
UPU letter rate, Registry fee, plus Acknowledgement of Receipt
fee to Switzerland. Stamps tied by violet target cancel, with
HONOLULU / HAWAII cds. alongside, and front shows violet
hollow "R" handstamp with internal REGISTERED / HAWAII
P.O. inscriptions, violet "A.R." handstamp, plus red NEW YORK
Registry label. Reverse bears San Francisco, NEW YORK, and
Boston "B" transits, plus BERN arrival cds. A beautiful and rare
Registered, AR item from Hawaii. Scott 62,U12 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1203
)
1208
)
PUERTO RICO-France, 1900 registered cover, franked with
strip of three U.S. 1¢ green, 2¢ 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 cds. 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 Very Fine Registered cover. Scott
213, 215, 216 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
HAWAII-USA, 1894 registered A.R. cover, franked with a horizontal strip of three 10¢ green Star and Palms issue, prepaying
the UPU letter rate, Registry fee, and Advisement of Receipt fee
to the United States. Stamps tied by violet WAILUKU / MAUI
c.d.s.'s, and front shows "R" Registry marking, "A.R."
handstamp, plus HONOLULU / HAWAII transit cds. in the same
color ink. Reverse bears blue SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. /
REGISTERED transit, plus magenta REGISTERED /
PHILADELPHIA arrival cds. A scarce franking on a Very Fine
and colorful Registered cover. Scott 77 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1209
HH
UNITED NATIONS, 1951-2000, essentially complete mint
collection, in two stock books, including the key early issues,
10th Anniversary souvenir sheet, through to modern, with some
Offices in Vienna, a few in complete sheets (not Flags apparently complete). Spot check shows all mint never hinged, generally F.-V.F., a nice clean and attractive lot.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
201
Fourth Session
Start CHF
Latin America
1210
1210
(H)
ARGENTINA, 1864, 10c green, unused without gum, large
margins all around, beautiful color, Very Fine, signed Herbert
Bloch etc., with Bernard Behr certificate. Yvert 9 (Photo).
Est. 1,600 - 2,000 CHF.
1,600 CHF
1215
1211
1211
H
ARGENTINA, 1899, Liberty, 5p orange & black, center inverted, o.g., lightly hinged, incredibly fresh and well centered,
Very Fine, with 2004 P.F. certificate, only 50 printed. Scott 140a.
Yvert 128a (Photo).
Est. 1,400 - 1,800 CHF.
1,400 CHF
1212
1212
)
ARGENTINA-Uruguay, 1860 cover, franked with diagonal bisect of the 10 centavos green Confederation issue, and tied by
oval CORREO NACIONAL / FRANCA / DEL ROSARIO
handstamp. A Very Fine and rare first issue cover. Scott 2f
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1216
1218
1213
)
ARGENTINA-France, 1865 (June) letter, franked with 5c lake
and 10c green perforated Rivadavia issue (Sc 11,12), privately
carried to Montevideo, where it entered the Uruguayan mails.
From here it was delivered to the French paquebot, where the
URUGUAY / CARMEL octagonal cds. was applied, and where
the stamps were cancelled with the anchor lozenges. Upon arrival in France, this letter was struck with the BRESIL /
BORDEAUX entry marking, along with the '8' decime postage
due handstamp. An exceptional cover with rare franking (3 recorded) bearing the 15c 'Supplementary fee' to Montevideo &
serviced aboard a French paquebot, Moorhouse certificate.
Scott 11,12 (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1219
1220
202
Latin America
Start CHF
Start CHF
1218
)
BRAZIL-France, 1866 cover to Paris, manuscript "Par
Steamer Navarre", bearing Very Fine large margin 280r, tied by
large black "CORREIO DA BAHIA" cds. and showing blue
French Maritime "BRESIL / BORDEAUX 18 OCT 1866" cds.
and red boxed "P.D." handstamp. An Extremely Fine single
franking, signed Diena (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1219
1214
)
ARGENTINA, ca 1866 registered letter, franked with two 5c,
two 10c, and two 15c perforated Rivadavia issues with worn impressions, prepaying the internal postage plus Registry fee
from Rosario to Buenos Aires. Stamps tied by oval cancels, and
front shows CORREO DES ROSARIO cds., plus two
CERTIFICADO handstamps. Of utmost rarity, and probably the
most spectacular Rivadavia cover in existence. Scott 11, 12, 13
(Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
1215
)
BRAZIL-France, 1875 cover, franked with pair 200r black and
single 500r orange Dom Pedro issue, all tied by segmented cork
cancels. Front shows RIO DE JANEIRO departure cds., red
framed "PD" handstamp, plus RIO-JANEIRO / PAQ.FR.J No1
French maritime cancel (Salles 1079) associated with the Ligne
J paquebot Niger. A scarce franking on a colorful French maritime cover. Scott 59,60 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1220
)
BRAZIL-Italy, 1882 cover, franked with 80r lake and 260r
brown rouletted Dom Pedro issue, all tied by Santos indistinct
killers. Reverse shows RIO DE JANEIRO transit and GENOVA
arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and colorful cover, with rare franking.
Scott 71, 74 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
m
BOLIVIA, 1868, 500c black, Nine Stars, used, exceptionally
well centered, Very Fine, signed Herbert Bloch etc. Scott 14
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1216
)
BRAZIL, 1850, 2r black, two well-margined pairs tied by Rio de
Janeiro cds's and pen cancels on 1862 folded letter sheet to
Santos, marked “Vapor Santa Maria”, Very Fine, an attractive
triple rate maritime cover. Scott 24 (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1217
1221
H
COLOMBIA, 1859, 10c yellow, tête-bêche, horizontal pair, unused with full original gum, hinge remnant, margins all around,
excellent color, fresh, with 2002 Alex Rendon certificate, only a
few known in sound condition. Scott 11a. Yvert 8a (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
)
1222
BRAZIL-Germany, 1866 (Feb.) letter to Saxony, franked with
marginal pair of the imperforate 430r yellow Numeral issue, prepaying the double weight letter rate to Saxony via the French
mails. Stamps tied by roller cancels and CORREIO GERAL DA
CORTE / BRAZIL cds., and front shows red 'PD' handstamp,
red BRESIL / BORDEAUX French entry, plus blue
FRANKREICH PER AACHEN / FRANCO Prussia entry. Rare
franking on a beautiful transatlantic cover, sent to an uncommon destination. Scott 40 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
(H)
COLOMBIA, 1863, 50c red, error of color (from the stone of
20c), unused without gum, full margins all around showing parts
of the frame line on all four sides, beautiful color, fresh, with a
tiny pinhole below "E" of "DE", mentioned for the sake of accuracy, Very Fine, signed Herbert Bloch, with 2001 Alex Rendon
certificate, only a few unused examples are known to exist.
Scott 26b. Yvert 22a (Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 10,000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
203
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1223
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H
COLOMBIA, 1863, 50c red, error of color (from the stone of
20c), cancelled in manuscript, full margins all around showing
parts of the frame line on two sides, beautiful color, fresh, Very
Fine, with 1995 Holcombe certificate. Scott 26b. Yvert 22a
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1224
H
COLOMBIA, Air Post, 1919, First Experimental Air Mail
Flight, Barranquilla to Puerto Colombia to Barranquilla, by
American aviator William Knox Martin, June 18, 1919. On this
occasion, 200 copies of 2centavo stamps were overprinted at
Barranquilla Printing Office. This was executed in horizontal
strips of ten, which were severed with a guillotine knife, causing
horizontal perforations to have a "cut" appearance. Of the total
stamps issued, 160 were used on covers on the special flight.
An unused single, full original gum, well centered, slight overall
toning as always, intact perforations on all sides, Very Fine
(note in Scott's "values are for faulty stamps"), signed Herbert
Bloch etc. Scott C1 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1225
1229
COLOMBIA, Air Post, 1919, 2c carmine rose, variety numeral "1" of "18" with serifs, used on flown cover from
Barranquilla to Puerto Colombia, filing fold away from the
stamp, Fine, with 2001 Alex Rendon certificate, very rare, only
20 printed. Scott C1a; $4,250 off-cover (3,900 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
HH/Hr
COLOMBIA, Air Post, 1921, Valor 10 Centavos on 50c pale
green, block of 4, o.g., hinged at right (with some minor creasing), never hinged at left, with handstamped guarantee marks,
with 2000 P.F. certificate, rare multiple (as there were only 100
printed, few blocks of four still exist). Scott C17; $5,000 as
hinged singles (4,590 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1226
1230
s
1231
)
COSTA RICA-Austria, 1896, registered AR cover from San
Jose via New York to Vienna, legal-sized, franked with 1892
1p green, with several backstamps including New Orleans,
New York and Vienna; file fold at far left, F.-V.F., an uncommon
single high value franking (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
COLOMBIA-Germany, 1883 registered letter, franked with
two 20c black UPU issues, prepaying the multiple weight letter
rate to Bavaria. Stamps are tied by pen stroke cancels, and the
front shows large oval 'R' Registry marking, red LIVERPOOL /
SHIP and oval REGISTERED / LIVERPOOL c.d.s.'s, plus red
oval REGISTERED / LONDON handstamp. Reverse bears red
10c UPU Registry stamp, plus WURTZBURG BHF arrival cds.
A scarce Registered letter with exceptional franking. Scott 108,
F8 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1228
)
COLOMBIA-Germany, 1930 (Nov 9), airmail cover via Panama, with mixed franking by Colombia (front and back) and Canal Zone (front). Interesting and colorful, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
COLOMBIA, Air Post, 1921, "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (instead of
"Valor") on 50c pale green, used on piece in combination with
regular 3c stamp, Fine, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott C19 var.;
$1,200 as normal (1,100 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1227
)
1232
)
COSTA RICA-Colombia, 1930 registered use of Colombia
4c postal stationery envelope, uprated with 20c SCADTA issue on front, plus four 1c Torres, block of four 2c Narino, two 5c
Volcano airmails and four 5c Numeral issue airmails on reverse
(Sc 340,341,C55,C68,CF2), all tied by SERVICIO DE
TRANSPORTES AEREO / CALI c.d.s.'s. Costa Rica postage
paid with pair 20c / 50c and single 40c / 50c airmail stamps on
front, plus pair 2c Maldonado, 6c Asylum, 10c Columbus, and
20c first airmail issues (Sc 128,144,156,C1,C4,C5) on reverse,
all tied by violet CORREO AEREO / COSTA RICA c.d.s.'s. A
Very Fine and scarce SCADTA cover with colorful franking
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
COLOMBIA, Air Post, 1919, 2c carmine rose, used on flown
cover from Barranquilla to Puerto Colombia, cover with hinge
stains and slightly reduced at left, stamp Very Fine, signed
A.Diena. Scott C1 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
204
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1223
1227 (front)
1225
1224
1227 (back)
1226
1231
1234
1232 (front)
1232 (back)
1228
1230
1233
HH/H
1234
CUBA, 1855-1960, extensive mint collection, in mounts on
album pages. Spanish period with a nice range of issues, appears about 60% complete for the period; only a few U.S. period
issues; Independent period appears about 95% complete, including souvenir sheets and airmail, with many never hinged. A
nice lot for the collector, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
ECUADOR-Peru, 1871 First Issue cover, franked with an extremely fine horizontal strip of four of the ½ real grey blue (dull
impression), prepaying the ordinary letter rate to Peru. Stamps
cancelled by FRANCA lozenges, and reverse shows LIMA arrival cds. A rare franking on a beautiful first issue cover. Scott 2a
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
205
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1236
1237
1238
1239
1241
1242
1243
1244
206
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HH
MEXICO, 1934, University of Mexico, complete set of 18 values, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F., very scarce in this choice condition. Scott 698/706,C54/61. SG 543/560. Michel 681/98
(Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1235
)
1240
HAITI-France, 1882 First Issue cover, franked with imperforate 1c vermillion, 2c violet, and 7c blue Liberty Head issue (Sc
1,2,4), prepaying the 10c single weight letter rate to France, and
all tied by scarce octagonal LE CAP HAITIEN / PAQ.FR.B.No2
c.d.s.'s (Salles 1441). Front shows red LIGNE / B / PAQ.FR.No1
maritime transit (Salles 435 - unlisted in red), and reverse bears
blue PARIS / ETRANGER arrival cds. An extremely rare first issue cover, showing beautiful three color franking and scarce
cancellations. A wonderful exhibition item - possibly unique!
Scott 1, 2, 4 (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
1236
MEXICO, Air Post, 1935, Amelia Earhart, 20c lake, o.g.,
never hinged, signed Herbert Bloch, with 1982 MEPSI, also
1961 and 1984 Friedl certificates. Scott C74 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1241
)
1242
)
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 and Fine cover at 6r triple rate. Scott 3,4
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
1243
HAITI-France, 1886 cover, franked with pair 1c vermillion and
four 2c violet perforated Liberty issue, prepaying the 10c UPU
letter rate to France. Stamps tied by PORT-AU-PRINCE / HAITI
cds. and CALAIS A PARIS ambulant, and reverse bears PARIS
/ POSTE Rest.ANTE arrival cds. A Very Fine and colorful cover,
showing scarce franking. Scott 7, 19 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1238
)
MEXICO (Oaxaca District), 1857 (May) entire letter to
Tehuantepec, franked by 1856 1r yellow and Fine 4r carmine
tied by boxed & dated OAXACA handstamp in black, Schatzkes
1023. Scarce and Fine cover. Scott 2, 4 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HAITI-Germany, 1885 cover, franked with 7c and perf 3c
Ceres, underpaying the UPU double weight letter rate to Germany. Stamps tied by JACMEL / HAITI cds., with additional
strike alongside. Front shows triangular "T" and framed
AFFRANCHISSEMENT / INSUFFISANT handstamps, plus
"40" Pfenning postage due in manuscript and on reverse bears
Hamburg arrival cds. A very scarce and colorful mixed issue
franking. Scott 5, 9 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1237
HH
)
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 Guadalajara,
Schatzkes 299 in black. Dated cds. alongside on attractive and
scarce cover. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
1244
HAITI-Guatemala, 1889 cover, franked with 7c perforated Liberty and 3c Salomon issue, prepaying the 10c UPU letter rate to
Salama. Stamps tied by JACMEL / HAITI cds., with additional
strike alongside, and front shows blue TRANSITO / COLON
plus purple TRANSITO / PANAMA transits. Reverse bears purple RECIBIDA / en Guatemala arrival cds. A Very Fine and
scarce mixed issue cover to a very uncommon destination.
Scott 11, 23 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
MEXICO-France, 1861 (Nov.) cover to Paris via London,
franked by Very Fine 1861 4r rose red on yellow tied by Mexico
City cds., British PO at Vera Cruz cds. on reverse in black. Anglo-French accountancy marking GB / 1F 60c in black and red
London transit on reverse. Calais transit cds. and rated "24"
decimes due on delivery. Rare cover. Scott 10 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
207
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1246
1245
1247
1248
1249
1250
1251
1252
1253
1254
1255
208
1256
Latin America
Start CHF
1245
Start CHF
)
1251
MEXICO-France, 1863 cover from a soldier in the French
Army in Mexico, written from Ixtlahuaca and addressed to
France, with beautifully struck “CORPS EXP. MEXIQUE / Bau
H / 3 OCT. 63” cds and “30” centime postage due handstamp
(associated with unpaid military letters), Etampes arrival
backstamp. Multiple letters enclosed, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
MEXICO-Germany, 1881 use of Mexican formula card,
franked with 1c brown and 2c violet Juarez issue with
GUANAJUATO district overprint in blue and number "3680".
Stamps tied by blue circular barred grid, with blue oval FRANCO
EN GUANAJUATO cds. alongside, plus octagonal VERA
CRUZ / PAQ.FR French maritime cachet. A very scarce and colorful item, of exceptional quality. Scott 123, 124 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
One of 6 known examples of the Bureau H date stamp on an
unpaid letter, and an especially rare and desirable item due to
the fascinating correspondence.
1246
1252
)
1253
)
1254
)
1255
)
PANAMA-Canal Zone, 1918 unpaid cover, with violet T /
COLON R.P. handstamp at bottom, Monte Lirio, Canal Zone
backstamp. Pair Canal Zone 2c postage due stamps (Sc. J8)
tied by Monte Lirio cds. Some minor toning, otherwise F.-V.F., a
very unusual cover showing scarce use of the postage due
stamps (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
MEXICO, 1868 cover, franked with 2 reales on lilac
Guadalajara provisional issue, tied by Fine strike of the negative CORREOS / TEPIS hanstamp, and showing oval
FRANQUEDO / TEPIC cds. alongside. A rare cover, signed
Gilbert/Paris, and with 2006 Jaretzky certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1250
)
PANAMA-England, 1844 (July 9) letter from Panama to London, with bold strikes of red “Panamá / Franco” and “1” real single rate marking (up to ½oz.), carried by R.M.S. packet via
Jamaica, with superbly struck undated circular “Panama”
handstamp struck at Kingston, matching neat double arc cds on
reverse, manuscript “1 / -” packet rate, backstamped on arrival.
A very attractive example of this important rarity, Very Fine, of interest both to collectors of Panama and Jamaica, with 2009
Bortfeldt certificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
MEXICO, 1868 (Apr. 2) entire letter to Guadalajara, franked
by 1867 gothic "Mexico" District overprint 1r black on green and
two 4r red on yellow tied by Mexico City cds.'s. An extremely
rare gothic high franking cover and Very Fine quality. Scott
36,38 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1249
)
MEXICO, 1857-1914, 43 covers, including many First Issues,
also Eagles, later Hidalgos and a few after 1900. Nice variety
with value in the earliest issues, generally F.-V.F., inspect to appreciate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
MEXICO, 1865 (31 October) cover to Guadalajara, franked
by Fine 5th period Eagle Invoice 171 4r green (1194 consigned)
and 8r carmine (794 consigned) tied by Mexico cds."s. Scarce
and Fine high rate cover. Scott 24, 25 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1248
)
MEXICO, 1883 registered cover from Queretaro, franked
with 10c orange (with marginal inscription), 25c blue, and 100c
carmine of the 1881 Hildago issue, all with QUERETARO overprints and district / year overprints of "19 / 82" or "19 / 83".
Stamps tied by oval FRANCO EN / QUERETARO handstamps,
and front shows framed CERTIFICACION A QUERETARO cds.
plus violet ESTAFETA DE MEXICO / CARTEROS cds. applied
on arrival. A very colorful and rare franking on a Very Fine Registered cover. Est. 250 - 350 CHF. Scott 119,120,122 (Photo).
Est. 250 CHF.
250 CHF
MEXICO-France, 1864 cover, franked with single and pair of
the 2 reales grey-green Hidalgo issue, with MEXICO district
overprints, all tied by FRANCO / MEXICO c.d.s.'s. Front shows
blue octagonal MEXIQUE cds. 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 cds. in red (Salles 1311c), plus PARIS arrival cds. A
Very Fine second issue cover with rare maritime markings.
Scott 8 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1247
)
1256
)
SALVADOR-France, 1864 (Dec.) envelope from Salvador,
sent via the Panama route. Front shows blue LA LIBERTAD /
SALVADOR departure cds., red framed FRANCO handstamp
and manuscript "2" reales payment of the postage to Panama,
PANAMA / date / TRANSIT cds. of the British P.O., GB / 2F875
10c accountancy marking, ANGL / CALAIS French entry marking, plus '12' decime postage due handstamp. Reverse bears
red LONDON transit, French transits, and BORDEAUX arrival
c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce cover from an uncommon origin
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
MEXICO, 1874 registered cover to Aguascaliente, franked
by 100c. gray (Saltillo district 36 / 73) Imperf & tied by "Certifi /
cado" oval handstamp. in black and showing boxed and dated
Saltillo registration handstamp. These covers were used as acknowledgement of receipt. A scarce & desirable single usage.
Scott 98 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
209
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1257
)
SALVADOR-France, 1864 (Dec.) envelope from Salvador,
sent via the Panama route. Front shows blue LA LIBERTAD /
SALVADOR departure cds., red framed FRANCO handstamp
and manuscript '2' reales payment of the postage to Panama,
PANAMA / date / TRANSIT cds. of the British P.O., GB / 2F875
10c accountancy marking, ANGL / CALAIS French entry marking, plus '12' decime postage due handstamp. Reverse bears
red LONDON transit, French transits, and BORDEAUX arrival
c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce cover from an uncommon origin. Est. 200 - 300 CHF (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1257
1258
)
URUGUAY-Argentina, ca 1866 letter sent unpaid to Buenos
Aires, locally franked with bisected 10c imperforate Numeral issue, tied by numeral '29' cancel, with oval NUEVA-PALMIRA
handstamp alongside. Letter sent unpaid to Buenos Aires, with
blue 1 peso-2 reales postage due. A rare example of this bisected stamp on cover, signed Bolaffi and Diena. Scott 31 var.
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1259
1258
)
URUGUAY-France, 1868 cover from Montevideo, sent to Rio
de Janeiro by the Ligne K paquebot Aunis and forwarded to
France aboard the Ligne J paquebot Navarre. Front shows
CORREO / MONTEVIDEO cds., plus rare LIGNE K /
PAQ.FR.No1 cds. (Salles 1036-RR), and "10" decimes postage
due handstamp. Reverse bears PARIS arrival. A Very Fine and
rare maritime cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1260
)
LATIN AMERICA, 1883-1970's, 317 covers or cards, in three
cover albums. Most areas represented, includes airmail, registered, some interesting censored covers from the World War II
era, mainly private or comercial mail but also some modern cancels or FDC's, many commemoratives including Eva Peron.
Much variety, few faults, mainly F.-V.F.
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Ex 1259
1261
)
SOUTH AMERICA, 1880's-1950's, accumulation of over 400
covers or cards, in one box. Includes domestic and foreign usages, commercial and private correspondence, definitives,
commemoratives, airmail, registered, FDC's, postal stationery
(some unused) - wide variety, generally F.-V.F., inspection will
prove useful (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Ex 1261
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1262
Mizuhara, M., The Magnificent Collection of Chinese Stamps,
1978, first 6 volumes, Chinese Maritime Custom Post 1872-97,
Postal History of IJPO Shanghai 1876-1922, Chinese People's
Post 1929-49, parts 1-2, Modern History of Manchuria, Postal
History of Shantung Province 1875-1945. All in excellent condition, a highly desirable set for the early China enthusiast, with a
wealth of information.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1263
m
CHINA, 1897, Large Figures Narrow Surcharge on Dowager 2nd Ptg., 10¢ on 9ca dull yellow green, inverted surcharge, lightly struck blue Dollar chops, Fine. SG 83a £850
(1,230 CHF). Chan 79b (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
One of the Great Rarities of China - The Unsurcharged 3 Cent Red Revenue
1264
HH
CHINA, 1897, 3¢ Red Revenue, unsurcharged, original gum, never hinged (few gum skips), post office fresh, Very Fine and beautiful
copy, with 2007 Experts and Consultants Ltd cert. Chan R1 (Photo).
Est. 130,000 - 250,000 CHF.
130,000 CHF
Originally ordered for internal use by the Customs Department, the 3¢ stamp inscribed "China" and "Revenue" was ordered from the
London printing company Waterlow & Sons, following a request from Sir Robert Hart, the Inspector General of the Imperial Maritime
Customs to James Campbell, the Customs Commissioner in London. The stamps were perforated 12-16 on three different
machines and were shipped to China on 18th September, 1896. Although the stamps never served their intended purpose, they
were pressed into use for surcharging in order to fulfill demand for stamps in the silver currency adapted by the newly inaugurated
national postal system. Practically all of the 650,000 stamps ordered from London were used for this purpose, according to the
China Stamp Society Catalogue. Only 75 can exist unsurcharged. Unpriced.
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1266
1265
)
CHINA, 1883, Large Dragons on thick paper, 1ca-5ca complete, each neatly cancelled by "Wuchow 9 Jul 00" cds. on 1ca
stationery card, sent via Hong Kong where 1882-96 4c gray, 10c
purple was added, each with Wuchow "I.P.O" boxed handstamp
and "Hong Kong" cds., registered to Germany (ex-Maus correspondence), back of the card showing a sampan, with six line
message. The 3ca and 5ca showing faint traces of removed
blue pencil, 5ca with diagonal tear, otherwise a spectacular
combination card. Scott 7-9 (Photo).
Est. 28,000 - 35,000 CHF.
28,000 CHF
1267 (front)
1266
)
CHINA-Indochina, 1900 cover, franked with three 2c C.I.P.
Dragons, paying the Chinese internal postage to the
Inod-China border, and tied by LUNGCHOW bi-lingual cds.
Indo-Chinese internal postage paid by 15c French Group Type
stamp, cancelled by LANG-SON / TONKIN cds. Reverse shows
HANOI / TONKIN arrival cds. A scarce and colourful combination cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1267
)
CHINA-Indochina, 1901 registered cover, bearing London
Dragon 2c(x5) & 10c (Sc #100, 103) tied by Lungchow cds., in
combination with French Indochina 40c tied by Lang-Son cds.
to Haiphong, Tonkin. A scarce combination of China and French
Indo-China (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1267 (back)
1268
)
CHINA-Indochina, 1902 cover, franked with 1c and 5c C.I.P.
Dragons, paying the Chinese internal postage to the
Indo-China border, and tied by LUNGCHOW bi-lingual cds.
Indo-Chinese internal postage paid by 5c and 10c French
Group Type stamps, cancelled by LANG-SON / TONKIN cds.
Reverse shows HANOI / TONKIN arrival cds. A scarce and
colourful combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1268
212
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Start CHF
1269
)
CHINA, 1902 red band cover from Tsinanfu to Peking,
franked with 1900 C.I.P. 1c Dragon, tied by scarce native
“TSINANFU P.O.” lunar cancel, with Tientsin transit cancel and
Peking arrival backstamps, Very Fine, a scarce domestic usage
cover (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1270
)
CHINA-Germany, 1908 1c. green stationery card used to
Saarbrucken, 120mm, tone around borders, uprated by CIP
1c. orange & 2c. red, tied by bi-lingual PEKING cds. Very Fine.
Han 5N (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1269
1270
1271
)
CHINA: CHINKIANG LOCAL POST, 1895 cover to the United
States, bearing 1c (SG 2) tied by Chinkiang Postal Service Feb
23 cds., in combination with French "China" 10c tied by Shanghai PO cds. to USA, forwarded after arrival. Transits of Shanghai Local Post, French paquebot Linge N, Yokohama, and US
arrival on reverse. Rare usage of Chinkiang and French combination (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1272
)
CHINA: CHINKIANG LOCAL POST, 1896 registered cover
to Amoy, franked by 6c violet litho, without clouds, tied by double oval "CHINKIANG POSTAL SERVICE 29 JL. 96" cds., with
"REGISTERED No 222" handstamp in red alongside. A rare
commercial usage paying 1c local rate and 5c Registry fee, addressed to H.B.M. Consulate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1273
1272
)
CHINA: SHANGHAI LOCAL POST, 1889 cover, franked with
1889 20 cash on 100 cash blue, tied by beautifully struck red
Shanghai Local Post bilingual cancel, with blue Shanghai
backstamp, Very Fine, exceptionally choice. Chan LS122
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1273
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Start CHF
One of the "Four Treasues of the Republic": the Hall of Classics Inverted Center
1274
H
CHINA, 1915, Hall of Classics, First Peking Print, $2 blue & black, center inverted, bright colors, well centered for this, with vertical
guideline at right, original gum, lightly hinged, Very Fine and fresh unused, with certificate. One of the "Four Treasures of the Republic". China Stamp Society Catalogue $275,000. Chan 245a. Scott 237a $125,000 (114,680 CHF). Yvert 163a €150,000 (178,900
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 175,000 - 250,000 CHF.
175,000 CHF
Only one sheet of 50 of this variety was sold at the Hankow post office.
Another of the "Four Treasues of the Republic"
1275
H
CHINA, 1922, Junk Issue, First Peking Printing, 2¢ on 3¢ blue green, inverted overprint, original customary streaky gum, hinge
remnant, fresh, with deep bright color, characteristic centering to lower right, nevertheless Very Fine, signed Holcombe, Champion,
with certificate. One of the "Four Treasures of the Republic". China Stamp Society Catalogue $175,000. Chan 280a. Scott 247a
$200,000 (183,490 CHF). SG 361a. Yvert 179a €175,000 (208,720 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 175,000 - 200,000 CHF.
175,000 CHF
It is believed that there are less than twenty examples known of this error. According to contemporary reports (Theodore Sidall), only
thirteen of these stamps exist and were acquired at Wanhsien, a small port about half way between Chungking and Ichang, in July,
1924, by Dr. A. Germain, the medical officer on the French gunboat "Balny." He applied two of the stamps to separate covers which
he mailed to himself locally and sold ten mint examples to the French dealer Theodore Champion. Champion than sold a block of
four and a single to M.D. Chow, two singles to Bush and one each to Hinds and Hawkins.
214
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Start CHF
Third of the "Four Treasues of the Republic" and the Rarest of All
1276
m
CHINA, 1922, Junk Issue, Second Peking Printing, 4¢ on 5¢ gray, inverted surcharge, used, well centered for this, Fine, with cert.
One of the greatest rarities of 20th Century Chinese philately, certainly the top of the "Four Treasures of the Republic". China Stamp
Society Catalogue $200,000. Chan 281a. Scott 274a $275,000 (252,290 CHF). SG 370a. Yvert 208a €160,000 (190,830 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 200,000 - 250,000 CHF.
200,000 CHF
Only ten examples of this error were originally reported discovered in 1925, seven unused and three used (two in Shanghai, one in
Peking); it appears that no further examples have survived. A unique opportunity to acquire what might be the only available used
error on the market.
215
Fifth Session
Ex 1277
1281 (cover)
Ex 1281
1278
1279
1280
1282
1285
1284
216
Asia: China
Start CHF
China: Taiwan
1281
Start CHF
H
CHINA: TAIWAN, 1952, presentation booklet for the 13th
UPU Congress 1952 in Brussels, with issues from Taiwan
1951 Flying Geese and 1952 as well as from China issues from
1947. All Taiwan stamps unused without gum as issued. Very
scarce. Michel 987 I €2,350 (2,800 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
China: People's Republic
1282
H
CHINA: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, 1961, 26th Table Tennis
Championships souvenir sheet, without gum as issued,
clean condition, Very Fine. Scott 566a; $2,000 (1,840 CHF).
Michel Block 7 €1,500 (1,790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1277
H
CHINA, ca. 1923, Presentation booklet from the Chinese
Post, with the issues 1923 constitution and 1923 definitives to
20$ (22 values) and the same issues with Sinkiang overprint,
plus airmails & postage dues all unused glued on the pages.
Very rare book (Photo above and at left).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1278
HH
CHINA, 1930, Surcharge on Junk, 1c on 3c blue green, 2nd
Peking print, no stop after “Ct.”, strip of 3, 2nd and 3rd
stamps with the errors, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Chan 283a (Photo).
Est. 75 - 100 CHF.
75 CHF
1279
)
CHINA, 1931, registered cover to Glasgow, franked by second Peking 1923-33 15c. deep blue and pair of 30c. purple all
tied by Shanghai cds.'s. Framed "RR" in black at base and
handstamped registered label alongside. On top left in violet
"Return receipt Requested". A fresh and Fine cover. SG
323+326. Ma Higgins & Gage (Photo).
Est. 80 - 100 CHF.
80 CHF
1280
1283
HH
CHINA: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, 1962, Mei Lan-fang souvenir sheet, full original gum, never hinged, minor colour adhesive, extremely fresh appearance, Very Fine. Scott 628. SG
MS2044a. Michel Block 8 (Photo).
Est. 7,000 - 8,000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
)
1284
CHINA: NORTH EAST PROVINCES, 1946-47, group of 14
commercial covers, destinations include Peiping (11), Shanghai and Denmark (2), bearing various overprinted and
unoverprinted values with a nce range of rates and usages. A
few cover faults, generally Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
BKH
CHINA: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, Booklet, 1980, Gu Dong
Fairy Tale, F.-V.F. Michel MH 1615 (Photo).
Est. 450 - 600 CHF.
450 CHF
1285
BKH
CHINA: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, Booklets, 1981-2000, a
range of 12, in very good condition (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
217
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China Area Collections
1286
m
CHINA, 1860's-1999, unusual and interesting collection of
cancels, on pages in an album, with a wide variety of China related cancels (on and mostly off cover), including Australian
States with Hong Kong cancels, numerous Paquebot cancels
on China, Hong Kong and Macao, Hong Kong with Bangkok or
Sydney Ship cancels, Hong Kong with Steamer Letter Box cancels, Great Britain and U.S.A. with Hong Kong or Singapore
ship cancels; mainly 1880's-1930's but with a few items up to recent, generally F.-V.F., this eclectic lot really needs close inspection (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Ex 1286
1287
)
CHINA, 1900-1934, 21 covers or cards going abroad, including C.I.P. issues on post card to Austria and on a cover to Italy,
1912 Republic overprint on a picture post card to Austria, 1934
Szechwan Province Junk issues on cover to France, mixed
franking 1912 Republic overprint on Kiautchau post card to
Russia, 7 German Offices covers or cards to Europe, and 9
French Offices covers or cards. Nice variety, scarce usages,
generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1288
)
CHINA, 1901-1949, 18 covers or cards, Imperial to late Republic, including mixed franking with French Offices or Hong
Kong, early Republic commemoratives, airmail, Inflation Period, U.S. Traveling Sea Post, oversized to Germany and more,
generally F.-V.F., inspect to appreciate (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Ex 1287
1289
)
CHINA, 1946-1948, exhibition collection of inflation period
covers, in two albums, 200 covers in all, with detailed exhibition-quality descriptions. The collection concentrates on examples of the many different changes in rates, and is grouped
carefully by domestic and foreign, surface rate and airmail. Foreign destinations are numerous, including North and South
America, Europe, Africa, other parts of Asia, New Zealand, etc.
Great variety including many very scarce usages, franking combinations, destinations, registered, overweights etc. Attractive
quality throughout, generally Very Fine.
Est. 3,000 - 5,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
Ex 1288
1290
m
CHINA: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, 1949's-90's, small collection of mint and used sets, including unused MS Table Tennis
and unmounted sets and sheets from the 70's.
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
Ex 1291
218
Asia: China
Start CHF
Foreign Offices in China
Austrian Offices in China
1291
)
AUSTRIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1905 cover to Vienna,
franked on reverse with 1901 10h rose red tied by KuK
Gesandtschafts-PEKING cds. in black. Rare cover with two Vienna arrival cds."s also on reverse (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1292
1292
)
AUSTRIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1907 5h green stationery
card, used to Brussels, Belgium from Tientsin, with additional Austria 5h green tied by bold strikes of rare Austrian Warship on China Station KuK GESANDSCHAFTS- PEKING cds.'s
in black. A Fine and rare card with Brussels arrival cds. on reverse (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1293
)
1293
AUSTRIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1909 registered cover to
Germany, bearing 5h. 10h. (2 district shades), 25h.---all tied by
"K.u.K. MARINEDETACHEMENT / 24-XII-09 / in
PEKING"---and showing provisional S.M.SCHIFF yellow registration label tied by KeK Marine detachment Peking in blue,
along with Wiesbaden arrival cds. Scarce usage (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1294
)
AUSTRIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, ca 1918 cover to Austria,
from the Austro-Hungarian Legation in Peking, franked on reverse with 10h Franz Josef issue (Sc 115). Stamp tied by violet
K.U.K. MARINE / PEKING cds. A scarce and interesting cover
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1294
British Offices in China
1295
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1887 use of Hong Kong 1c
postal card to Germany, uprated with Hong Kong 2c Victoria,
all tied by SHANGHAI c.d.s.'s. Chinese postage paid in cash, as
indicated by CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI cds. A Very Fine card
(Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
1295
219
Fifth Session
1298
1300 (front)
1299
1300 (back)
1301 (front)
1302
1301 (back)
1303
1304
220
Asia: China
Start CHF
Start CHF
1299
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to England,
franked with 1c, 4c, and 5c I.C.P. dragon issue, all tied by
PEKING dollar chops. Foreign postage paid with pair Hong
Kong 5c Victoria, tied by SHANGHAI c.d.s.'s of the British Office. Reverse shows SHANGHAI dollar chop, HONG KONG
transit, plus LIVERPOOL arrival cds. A rare and colorful combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1300
1296
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 registered cover to Germany, franked on reverse with nine 2¢, single 5¢, and pair 10¢
I.C.P. dragon issue, all tied by Shanghai pakua and large red "R"
Registration handstamp. Foreign postage paid with three Hong
Kong 10¢ Victoria issue, all tied by SHANGHAE c.d.s.'s. Front
red "R" and circled "R" Registration handstamps, and reverse
bears SHANGHAI dollar chop, HONG KONG transit, plus Berlin
arrival cds. A spectacular franking on a scarce double weight,
Registered combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1894 use of ½c Chefoo Local
post card to England, uprated with 2c local issue, all tied by
LOCAL POST / CHEFOO cds., with additional strike alongside.
Foreign postage paid with Hong Kong 2c Victoria, tied by
SHANGHAI cds. Front shows HONG KONG transit and reverse
bears SHANGHAE / LOCAL POST cds. 3 tears on the borders
of the card, nevertheless very scarce (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1301
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to England, bearing London Dragon 1c, 4c, 5c tied by Foochow Pakua cancel on
reverse and with Foochow Feb 8 dollar cds. on front, in combination with Hong Kong 10c (Sc #44) to England. Scarce 3-colour franking for single external rate usage. Scott 87,89,90,44
(Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1302
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to Switzerland,
franked with Hong Kong 10c Victoria. Stamp tied by scarce
CUCTOMS / KOWLOON cds. plus HONG KONG cds., and reverse shows ST IMIER arrival. A scarce cover out of this customs office. SG 40 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1303
1297
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 Double weight cover
from Tientsin to England, franked with two 4c and two 10c
I.C.P. dragons, tied by Tientsin pa-kua and showing TIENTSIN
dollar chop alongside. Overseas postage paid with two 10c
Hong Kong stamps, canceled by SHANGHAI cds. (Code C) of
the British office. Reverse bears SHANGHAI dollar chop,
HONG KONG transit, and LONDON arrival cds. A very scarce
franking, and Fine example of the differential winter domestic
rate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1894 cover to the United
States, franked with 1c Chinkiang Local Post issue, tied by
CHINKIANG / POSTAL SERVICE cds. Foreign postage paid
with Hong Kong 10c Victoria, tied by SHANGHAI cds. of the
British Office. Reverse shows YOKOHAMA and NEW YORK
transits, plus BRIDGETON arrival cds. Scarce local post cover
to the U.S. (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1298
)
)
1304
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1895 Chefoo Local post
cover, bearing Chefoo 1c (SG 7) canceled by Apr 1 cds., in
combination 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. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 1c post card to England,
uprated by Litho Dragon 2c & London Dragon 1c (Sc 88,99) tied
by Tientsin Pakua cancel with "CUSTOMS" excised cds. 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
221
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Start CHF
1305
Start CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to England,
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 cds. of British P.O. A Fine and colourful cover
with LONDON arrival cds. on reverse (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1306
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover from Tientsin to
Scotland, franked with ten ½ c (on reverse), three 1c, and single 2c C.I.P. dragons, all tied by unusual TIENSIN cds. (with
"CUSTOMS" removed). Overseas postage paid with 10c Hong
Kong stamp, cancelled by SHANGHAI cds. of the British office.
Reverse bears SHANGHAI dollar chop. A Very Fine and colourful cover showing rare use of the (CUSTOMS) / TIENSIN cds.
as a cancellation device (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1307
1310
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 cover to Port Said,
Egypt, showing SHANGHAI / LOCAL POST cds. and franked
with 2c C.I.P. dragon, tied by pakua cancel, in attempt to pay the
2c printed matter rate. Foreign postage paid with Hong Kong 2c
Victoria, tied by SHANGHAI cds. Item found to be insufficiently
paid, thus showing two "T" handstamps, and two French 10c
postage due stamps applied on arrival, all tied by PORT-SAID /
EGYPTE c.d.s.'s. Front shows octagonal LIGNE N /
PAQ.FR.No8 French maritime cachet. A rare and unusual item
(Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to the United
States, with Chinese postage 10c paid in cash, showing Apr 7
Hankow dollar cds. to USA, in combination with Hong Kong
1891 10c tied by Hong Kong cds. for external dispatch. A nice
usage by Hankow-Hong Kong steamer without Shanghai transit (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
1308
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 registered hand-painted
cover to France, franked on reverse with 20c I.C.P. Carp and
10c C.I.P. dragon (Sc 92,103), all tied by PEKING dollar chop.
Foreign postage paid with single and vertical pair of Hong Kong
10c Victoria issue (SG 38), all tied by SHANGHAI c.d.s.'s of the
British office. Front shows "R" Registration handstamps plus
octagonal LIGNE N French maritime cds. Reverse bears partial
HONG KONG transits plus FOURMIES arrival cds. A beautiful
and rare Registered combination cover (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
1309
1311
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 registered cover from
Wuchow to Germany, franked with single $2.00 C.I.P. stamp,
tied by WUCHOW bi-lingual cds. Overseas postage paid with
two 1 DOLLAR / 96c Hong Kong stamps, tied by Wuchow boxed
I.P.O. chop and cancelled by HONG KONG cds. of the British office. Front shows large "R" Registration handstamp of the
Wuchow office, and reverse bears LICHTENTHAL arrival cds. A
very rare, high value franking (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 4,000 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898, postal card from Canton to Germany, 1c card (Han 1) uprated with I.C.P. 1c and 2c
(S.G. 98,109), all tied by Canton Mar 15 dollar cds, with additional franking by Hong Kong 2c pair, Cottbus receiver at bottom
left, Very Fine, a colorful and uncommon stationery usage
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
222
Asia: China
1305 (front)
1305 (back)
1306 (front)
1306 (back)
1307
1308
1312 (front)
1312 (back)
1309
1313
1312
)
1313
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 cover from Wuchow to
Singapore, franked (on reverse) with single and block of four
2c C.I.P. dragons, all tied by unusual IMPERIAL POST OFFICE
/ WUCHOW oval cds. Overseas postage paid with 10c Hong
Kong stamp, canceled by HONG KONG cds. of the British office. Reverse shows SINGAPORE arrival cds. A scarce destination for Chinese mail. Est. 1500 - 2000 CHF (Photo).
Est. 1,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 use of UPU postal card
to Germany, franked with Hong Kong 4c slate grey Victoria,
canceled by CUSTOMS / KOWLOON and Code D HONG
KONG c.d.s.'s. Front shows circled A / 15 carrier"s handstamp,
plus blue MUENCHEN arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce
card. SG 51 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
223
Fifth Session
1314
1317 (front)
1316
1317 (back)
1318
1319
1320
1321 (front)
1321 (back)
1323
1324
1322
1325
1326 (front)
224
1326 (back)
Asia: China
Start CHF
1314
Start CHF
)
1320
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 (23 Nov) cover to Germany, franked with 10c I.C.P. Dragon (Sc 91) and (on reverse)
Hong Kong 10c violet / red (Sc 44) prepaying the single letter to
Germany. Dragon stamp cancelled by CANTON cds., and
Hong Kong adhesive tied by small Canton 'I.P.O.' chop-Type 3
and (Code A) HONG KONG cds. Reverse shows KARLSRUHE
arrival cds (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1315
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 China 1c rose stationery
card used to Germany, franked additionally with 1898 CIP 4c
deep chestnut tied by HANGCHOW cds."s, with pair HONG
KONG 2c pale green cancelled SHANGHAI cds in black for inwards transmission. Scarce & Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,200 CHF.
900 CHF
1321
1322
)
1323
)
1324
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1902 (30 May) use of 1c postal
card to Germany, uprated with 1c and 2c C.I.P. Dragons (Sc
111,112), plus single Hong Kong 4c carmine rose (Sc 39), prepaying the postal card rate to Germany. Dragon stamps
cancelled by KIUNGCHOW cds., and Hong Kong adhesive tied
by rare Kiungchow "I.P.O." chop and VICTORIA / HONG KONG
cds. Scarce use from Hainan Island (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
1325
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 China 1c rose stationery
card used to Germany, up-rated with three 1898 CIP 1c orange yellow tied by CANTON cds."s with HONG KONG 4c grey
tied by Fine framed I.P.O. handstamp and Hong Kong cds. Delightful and appealing card (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
1319
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 cover to Germany, bearing London Dragon 10c (Sc #103) tied by Swatow cds., in combination with Hong Kong 10c (Sc #45) tied by Swatow "IPO"
tie-print in red to Germany. Scarce usage of Swatow IPO
tie-print (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 (26 Feb) cover to Germany, franked (on reverse) with pair ½ ¢, 1¢, pair 2¢ C.I.P.
Dragons (Sc 98,99,100,101), plus strip of five Hong Kong 2¢
rose (Sc 36), prepaying the single letter rate to Germany.
Dragon stamps cancelled by AMOY cds., and Hong Kong by
cds. & AMOY- I.P.O. Reverse bears KOLN arrival. Beautiful
cover showing scarce and colourful franking. (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1318
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 cover to Germany, bearing London Dragon 1c, 4c, 5c, tied by Tientsin cds., in combination with Hong Kong 5c pair (Sc #40) to Germany. Nice colorful
franking for 10c external single rate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 Registered, triple weight
cover from Kiukiang (Kiangsi Prov.) to Italy, franked with two
20c C.I.P. stamps, tied by bi-lingual KIUKIANG chop. Overseas
postage and Registration paid with two 20 CENTS / 30c overprinted Hong Kong stamps, cancelled by the SHANGHAI cds.
(Code C) of the British office. Front shows Kiukiang "R" in circle,
plus larger "R" of the Shanghai office. Reverse bears
SHANGHAI and BRNDISI transits, plus NAPOLI arrival cds. A
Very Fine an scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1317
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 registered cover from
Peking to France, franked (on front and reverse-block of 4 & 6)
with ten 4c C.I.P. dragons, all tied by bi-lingual oval PEKING
cds. Overseas postage paid with 30c Hong Kong stamp,
cancelled by SHANGHAI cds. (Code C) of the British office.
Front shows red Peking Registration handstamp, and reverse
bears SHANGHAI transit and ST. GENIS LAVAL arrival cds. A
colourful Registered cover with scarce franking. (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 (Feb. 25) cover to
Salzburg, Austria, bearing on reverse CIP two 5c rose tied by
Fine strike of WUHU Pakua, alongside Shanghai dollar chop,
Hong Kong, Ligne N transit cds.'s and Salzburg receiver. On
front two Hong Kong 5c ultramarine and a wonderful clear strike
of WUHU Dollar chop.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1316
)
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 postal card from
Swatow to Germany, 1c card uprated with C.I.P. 1c and 2c
Dragons, all tied by Swatow bilingual cds's, with additional
franking by Hong Kong 4c rose, Victoria (Hong Kong) and a faint
German receiver on the 4c, Very Fine, an attractive and scarce
combination usage (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 cover from the French
Expeditionary Corps in China, franked with 10c C.I.P. dragon
(tied by blue TIENTSIN cds.), plus strip of three 2c Hong Kong
(tied by B.P.O. SHANGHAI cds.). Hong Kong postage underpaid by 4c, so large blue Tientsin "T" handstamp applied, and
pair 10c French postage dues applied on arrival. A very rare and
unusual triple combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1326
)
BRITISH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1904 cover from Swatow via
Hong Kong to Egypt, forwarded to Jerusalem, franked on reverse by five 4c C.I.P. Dragons (Sc. 113) tied by Swatow cds's;
front bears Hong Kong 10c ultramarine pair (Sc. 45) tied by
Swatow IPO tie-print, with additional transits and arrival cancels
on reverse, F.-V.F., a rare destination for Chinese mail (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
225
Fifth Session
French Offices in China
1327
Start CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1895 cover to France, bearing
Dowager 9c (Sc # 22) lightly tied by Peking seal cancel with IG
Customs Peking Nov 13 cds. alongside, in combination with
French "China" 25c to France. Customs Shanghai transit on reverse (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1886 "Cash" cover from Peking to France, showing scarce oval "I.G. / Mail Matter"
handstamp in blue. Overseas postage paid with French 25c
Sage stamp, tied by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds., with additional
strike alongside. Front shows partial MONADE A PARIS ambulant, and reverse bears I.G. CUSTOMS / PEKING cds.,
CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI transit, plus PARIS arrival c.d.s.'s. A
scarce and attractive cover (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1328
Start CHF
1330
1331
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1895 (May 11) mourning
cover to London, bearing on reverse Dowager 1st print 9
Cand, tied by complete strike "Peking" seal in blue, alongside
clear strike of "I.G. of Customs Peking MAY 11.95" also in blue.
Fine clear strike of Customs Shanghai May 17 and London receiver in red. On front French China 25 Cts and Paris transit.
Fine cover (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1891 registered cover from
WUHU to Germany, showing "WUHU CUSTOMS MAIL
MATTER", "CUSTOMS WUHU / 21 JAN 1891" cds. (VERY
RARE!) and perfectly intact seal of "OFFICE OF MARITIME
CUSTOMS WUHU", as well as boxed "R" registration
handstamp. - all in red. Routed via Customs Shanghai, and
French off., where franked by 25c rose / black (x2), and forwarded to Germany, via FR. Paquebot, and showing Berlin arrival cds. A truly wonderful array of markings, and Seal! (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1332
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1896 cover to France, franked
with 3ca and 6ca stamps of the 1882 issue, tied by blue Peking
chop. Overseas postage paid with 25c Sage with "Chine" overprint, tied by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds., with additional strike
alongside. Reverse shows CUSTOMS / PEKING cds., plus
CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI and LYON transits and partial ST.
GENIS-LAVAL arrival c.d.s.'s. A beautiful cover showing scarce
franking (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1333
1329
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover to Austria, franked
with 25c Sage issue showing red "Chine" overprint, prepaying
the foreign postage on a single weight letter to Austria, and tied
by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. Front shows black oval
CUSTOMS / CHUNGKING cds. and red CHUNGKING
CUSTOMS / MAIL MATTER handstamp under the French
stamp, while reverse bears blue SHANGHAI dollar chop and
WIEN arrival cds. A very rare cover, showing unusual use of
both Chungking Customs markings. Yvert 8 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1894 cover to England,
franked (on reverse) with 1ca, 3ca, and 5ca couple. set of Imperial Dragons, tied by CUSTOMS / CHINKIANG c.d.s.'s. External
postage paid with 25c Sage with "Chine" overprint, tied by
SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. of the French Office. Reverse shows
CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI transit chop, plus LONDON arrival
c.d.s.'s. A rare combination cover. Scott 10-12 (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
226
Asia: China
1327
1330 (front)
1330 (back)
1331 (back)
1331 (front)
1335
1328
1333
1334
1334
)
1335
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 (Nov 8) cover to Vienna,
Austria, franked by pair of May 1897 provisional 5c on 5c dull
orange Large surcharge, tied by HANKOW brown Dollar Chop
with French PO (forgot to cancel) 25c alongside, Shanghai blue
Dollar Chop on reverse with Vienna arrival cds. Scarce and appealing cover. SG 41 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover from Peking to
Austria, with inland fees paid in cash, as denoted by scarce
bi-lingual PAID handstamp (partly obscured by stamp) and
PEKING dollar chop. Overseas postage paid by 25c Sage with
CHINE overprint, tied by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. of the
French office. Front shows octagonal LIGNE N / PAQ.FR.No4
French maritime cachet, and reverse bears SHANGHAI dollar
chop and VIENNA arrival cds. A very scarce and attractive
"cash" cover (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
227
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1336
1337
1339
1340
1342
1343
1345
1338
1341
1344
1346
228
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Start CHF
1336
Start CHF
)
1342
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 Triple weight cover from
Tientsin to Holland, with inland fees paid in cash, as denoted
by scarce bi-lingual PAID handstamp and TIENTSIN dollar
chop. Overseas postage paid by 25c and 50c Sage with CHINE
overprint, all tied by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. of the French office. Reverse shows SHANGHAI dollar chop, MAASTRICHT
arrival cds., and ROERMONG cds. applied on redirection. A
very scarce "cash" cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1337
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 picture post card to Germany, bearing London Dragon 2c pair (SG 110) tied by Shanghai Pakua cancel with Local Post Oct 31 cds. alongside, in
combination with French "Chine" 10c tied by FPO Shanghai
cds. to Germany. Rare combination (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1343
)
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover from Tientsin to
Switzerland, franked with pair 5c C.I.P. dragons, tied by Tientsin pa-kua, with TIENTSIN dollar chop alongside. Overseas
postage paid with 25c Sage with CHINE overprint, cancelled by
SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. Reverse shows SHANGHAI dollar
chop transit and NEUCHATEL arrival cds. A Very Fine and
scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1339
1344
)
The franking is unusual: the Chinese postage paid only the
single internal rate on this double rate cover.
1345
)
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 cover to South Africa,
bearing London Dragon ½c(x2), 1c, 2c(x2) & 5c (Sc
#98-100,102) tied by Weihaiwei cds., in combination with
French "China" 5c & 20c to "Field Force" in South Africa. Colorful franking to a very unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 registered cover to Holland, franked with three 10c C.I.P. dragons, all tied by PEKING
cds. External fees paid with French P.O. in China 25c and 50c
Sage, canceled by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. Front shows
large Chinese "R" and French framed "R" Registry
handstamps, and reverse bears SHANGHAI transit and
"SGRAVENHAGE" arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce Registered cover (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1341
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 (Jan. 9) double rate
cover from Tientsin via Shanghai to Scotland, with mixed
franking by China 2¢+4¢ C.I.P. Coiling Dragons and by pair of
French Offices 25c Sage, F.-V.F., a scarce and colorful cover
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 Registered, double
weight cover from Shanghai to England, with inland postage
and Registration fee paid in cash, and acknowledged by
SHANGHAI dollar chop. Overseas postage and Registration
paid with 25c and 50c Sage with CHINE overprint, all tied by
SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. Front shows large Shanghai "R" and
smaller framed "R" of the French office. Reverse bears two London REGISTERED arrival c.d.s.'s (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1340
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 postcard to Germany,
carried by SHANGHAI LOCAL POST "F", and franked with
pair ½c (uncancelled) and single 1c C.I.P. dragon, tied by
pa-kua. Overseas postage short paid by 5c Sage with "Chine"
overprint, and tied by SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. Front shows
large Shanghai "T" handstamp, French "T" in triangle marking,
German framed "Porto" handstamp in purple, CHEMNITZ arrival and LUNEBURG cds. applied on redirection, plus manuscript "10" pfennig postage due. A wonderful postage due card
out of the Shanghai Local Post (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 double weight cover to
England, franked with 2c, pair 4c, and 10c I.C.P. Dragons, tied
by SHANGHAI dollar chops. External fee paid by French P.O. in
China 50c Sage stamp, tied by SHANGHAI / CHINE cds. A very
scarce franking (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1338
)
1346
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 cover to Switzerland,
franked with 4c brown, 1c ocher, and 5c salmon C.I.P. dragons
(Sc 98,99,102), all tied by bi-lingual CHEFOO c.d.s.'s. Foreign
postage paid with French Offices in China 10c and 15c Sage issue (Yv 4,6), tied by SHANGHAI / CHINE cds. Reverse bears
bi-lingual SHANGHAI transit and GEVEVE arrival c.d.s.'s. A
scarce and colorful combination cover (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 use of French 10c
postal card (overprinted CHINE) to England, written at the
China Inland Mission at Tongcheo, and sent via Hankow. Inland
postage paid in cash, and acknowledged by HANKOW dollar
chop. Front shows additional SHANGHAI dollar chop, plus
SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. of the French office. A Fine "cash"
usage of stationery (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
229
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1349
1351
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Ex 1353
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1354
230
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1349
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 unsealed envelope to
Constantinople, Turkey, franked with 2c C.I.P. dragon, tied by
HANKOW cds. Foreign postage paid with France 5c Sage issue
with CHINE overprinted, cancelled by SHANG-HAI / CHINE
cds. Reverse shows SUEZ transit and BRITISH POST OFFICE
CONSTANTINOPLE arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce example of the 2c printed matter rate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1350
1347
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 registered red band
cover from Chansintien to Switzerland, franked with pair
C.I.P. 10c Dragons tied by native TSANSINTIEN date stamp.
Foreign postage paid by French Offices in China 50c Peace &
Commerce, tied by SHANG-HAI cancel. Reverse shows Peking transit, YOKOHAMA A MARSEILLE / L.N.No 8 maritime
cancel and Zurich arrival cds. Very faint toning in places, otherwise Very Fine, a colorful and attractive foreign mail combination cover (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 registered picture card
to Germany, bearing Dowager 5c / 5c, Red Revenue 4c / 3c,
London Dragon 5c (Sc #32,82,102), tied by Tientsin cds., in
combination with French "China" 10c & 25c to Germany.
Shanghai and Italian mail boat transit on front. Nice mixed issues usage on registered card, Holcombe opinion cert (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
1351
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 (Dec. 10) mixed franking
cover from Peking via Shanghai to Prague, with pair C.I.P.
10c Coiling Dragons tied by oval Peking postmark, Shanghai
Dec. 16 postmarks tie French Offices in China 50c, Shanghai
and Prague 19.1.02 backstamps, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1352
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1891-1918, collection of covers and stamps, album with 33 postally used covers or cards,
plus several unused, plus some early used selected for town
cancels; includes some China C.I.P. and Indochina covers. Attractive lot, generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1353
1348
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1909-1935, approximately 60
covers or cards, including France used from China, France
used from Hong Kong, France used from Japan, French
Indochina and France used to China. Nice variety, generally
Fine and all with typed notations of provenance, ex.
Desrousseaux (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
FRENCH OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 registered cover to New
Zealand, franked with 10c and 20c C.I.P. issue, all tied by
YOCHOW bi-lingual c.d.s.'s. Foreign postage paid with French
25c and 50c Sage issue with "Chine" overprint, tied by
SHANG-HAI / CHINE cds. of the French Office. front shows
large "R" and framed "R" Registry handstamps, while reverse
bears SHANGHAI and HONG KONG transits, plus
REGISTERED / AUCKLAND and DUNEDIN arrival c.d.s.'s. A
scarce double weight Registered combination cover to an uncommon destination (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
German Offices in China
1354
HH
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1919, Berlin Post Office, ½d
on 1m carmine red, complete sheet of 20, original gum, never
hinged, Very Fine. Michel 44 II B R; €1,700 (2,030 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
231
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Start CHF
1355
Start CHF
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1894 (Aug 10 and Sep 3), 2
registered covers from Shanghai to Europe, one with four
Reichspost 20pf (making the correct 3x rate) to Italy, the other
with
6
different
Reichspost
issues
(3pf+5pf+10pf+20pf+25pf+50pf) to Germany. Each is beautifully clean and attractive, Very Fine, colorful (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1358
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 (Feb. 27) registered
cover to Germany (registry label lost), franked with German
Offices 2x 50 pfg (Mi V 6I) and 2 mark to make the 14x rate. All
stamps with clear "TSINTANFORT MARINE_FELDPOST"
postmarks; Colditz backstamp, detailed Steuer certificate. This
cover up to the present the only one known bearing the V37e
from TSINTANFORT. Michel V37e, V6I (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
1356
1898 27. Februar. Einschreibebrief nach Colditz (RZ leider
nicht mehr vorhanden), frankiert mit Deutsche Post China 2x
50Pfg röretlichbraun (Mi V 6I) und 2 Mark Dunkelrotkarmin
als Mischfrankatur auf Einschreibebrief der 14.
Gewichtsstufe. Alle Marlken klar entwertet "TSINTANFORT
MARINE_FELDPOST". Der Brief ist bis jetzt der einzig
bekannte mit der Verwendung der V37e aus TSINTANFORT.
Rückseitig Colditz Ankunftstempel. Ausführliches Attest
Steuer.
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1896 (Jan. 22) cover from
Nanking to Germany, paid in cash at the Nanking Local Post
and forwarded to the Shanghai Local Post and then on 24.January 1896 to the German Post in Shanghai where Shanghai postmark added; also bearing two additional 10 pf stamps;
Regnitzlosau backstamp. A very scarce usage, detailed Steuer
certificate. Michel 47b,47d (Photo).
Est. 8,000 - 10,000 CHF.
8,000 CHF
1359
1898 12. März. Brief eines Anghörerigen der S.M.S
"Kaiserin Auguste" frankiert mit DP China 10Pfg karmin m.
steilem Aufd, franked with German Offices 10 pfg carmine 56
degree overprint, TSINGTANFORT cancel, Potsdam
backstamp. Michel V 3Ia (Photo).
Est. 80 - 100 CHF.
80 CHF
1896 22. Januar. Brief von Nanking nach Regnitzlosau, bar
bezahlt in Nanking bei der Lokalpost und weitergeleitet an die
Lokalpost Shanghai und von dort am 24.Januar 1896 bei der
deutschen Post in Shanghai aufgeliefert und mit
Einkreisstempel Shanghai entwertet. Der mit zwei
verschiedenen 10 Pfg frankierte Brief hat rückseitig den
Ankunftstempel von Regnitzlosau. Sehr seltene Verwendung
ausführliches Attest Steuer.
1357
)
1360
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 (May 19), cover from
Shanghai, bearing on the reverse a vertical gutter strip of three
of the 3 pfg ocher, with neat SHANGHAI postmark. Gutter pairs
on cover are quite scarce. Michel 1 IIc (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1896 Chefoo Local Post
cover to Switzerland, bearing 1c (SG 8) tied by Chefoo cds., in
combination with German 20pf tied by Shanghai German PO
cds. to Switzerland. Shanghai Local Post transit and Basel arrival on reverse. A rare treaty port combination (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1361
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 (Feb. 11) commercial
cover to Germany, franked with four 5 pfg green, 20 pfg ultramarine and 20 pfg China overprint, all with "TSINGTAU CHINA"
postmark. A scarce and attractive mixed issue ffranking, signed
Bothe, Steuer BPP. Michel V48d, V65c, V4I (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
232
Asia: China
1357
1359
1361
1360
1362
1363
1364
1362
)
1364
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 (May 4) registered
cover to Berlin, franked with 2x 20 pfg ultramarine, each with
KDPA SHANGHAI postmark, cut-out registry label, Berlin
backstamp. Michel V 42 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1363
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 (Feb.) registered cover
from Peking to Germany, franked with 40 pfg. Germania
(Petschili provisional issue), with "PEKING Deutsche Post" b"
cancel. Reverse shows handstamps indicating that the cover
was officially resealed. Scarce usage, signed Pfenninger.
Michel PVf (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,000 CHF.
900 CHF
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899 (Mar. 27) pre-printed
wrapper to Hamburg, franked with Imperial Eagle 20 pfg ultramarine, with Swiss type "SHANGHAI a". Scarce, signed Bothe,
Mansfeld. Michel V 48d (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1900 Februar. 40Pfg. Germania (Petschili-Ausgabe) auf
Einschreibebrief nach Heidelberg, entwertet "PEKING
Deutsche Post" b". Links untengezähnter R-Zettel "Peking
(Deutsche Post). Rückseitig mehrzeiliger handschriftlicher
Vermerk "Mit. Umschlag hier eingegangen und amtlich
verschlossen." Teil der Postamtssiegelvignette. Seltene
Verwendung. Signiert Pfenninger.
233
Fifth Session
1366
1365
1368
1369
1370
1371
1373
1373
1372
1375
1376
234
Asia: China
Start CHF
1365
Start CHF
)
1370
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 1c post card to Germany (Han #1) uprated by London Dragon 2c(x2) (Sc #100)
tied by Kiaochow oval dater, in combination with German
"China" overprint 5pf (Sc #2) tied by Tsingtau cds. to Germany.
Forwarded upon arrival, scarce usage (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 registered 1c+1c post
card, reply side only (Han #3) uprated by London Dragon ½c,
1c & 2c (Sc #98-100) tied by Peking oval dater, in combination
with 5pf (x2) & 20pf (Sc #2,4) tied by Peking cds. to Germany.
German military cachet on front. Colorful franking (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1371
1366
)
1372
Deutsche Post in China - Privatpost - Boxeraufstand. 5Pfg
Ganzsachenkarte mit 5Pfg China steilem Aufdruck
Zusatzfrankatur, als portogerechte Bedarfskarte nach
Bernburg gesandt. GA wie Marke zentrisch und klar entwertet
mit K.D. Feldpoststation 5 = Tientsin. Seltene Verwendung,
Attest Steuer.
1373
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1902 red band cover to Germany, bearing London Dragon 2c / Sc #100) tied by tombstone
cancel, in combination with German "China" ovp 10pf (Sc #26)
tied by Tiensin cds. to Germany. Arrival cds. on front. A colourful
cover (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
1374
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 1c post card to Germany (Han #1) uprated by London Dragon 1c & 2c (Sc
#99,100) tied by Shanghai cds., in combination with German
"China" overprint 10pf (Sc #3a) tied by Shanghai to Germany.
Chinese painting on reverse (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1369
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1902 1c post card to the
United States (Han #1) uprated by London Dragon 1c & 2c (Sc
#99-100) tied by Kiaochow oval daters, in combination with German Kiaochow 5pf (x2) tied by Tsingtau cds. to USA. Nagasaki,
Yokohama transits on front and US arrival on reverse. Nice usage. Scott 99-100 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 Boxer Rebellion postal
card to Germany, uprated with 5 pfg China 56 degree overprint
to make the correct rate. Neat "K.D. Feldpoststation 5" (= Tientsin) cancels. Scarce usage, Steuer srt. Michel P 1A, 2II.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1368
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 (June 19) Boxer Rebellion Field Post cover to Germany, franked with two 10 pfg
Reichspost, with "K.D. FELDPOST No.7." (Paotingfu) cancel;
Frankfurt Bonheim arrival backstamp, signed Pfenninger.
Michel PVc (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900 cover to Germany, bearing London Dragon 1c pair (Sc #99) tied by Kiaochow Jan 15
oval dater, in combination with German "China" overprint 3pf
(Sc #1) tied by Tsingtau cds. to Germany. Scarce newspaper
rate combination. Scott 99,1 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1367
)
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1902 (Mar. 10) cover from
Tiangling to Kaumi via Kaumi Railway Post, franked with two
20 pfg. ultramarine, with "Tsingtau-Kaumi Bahnpost Zug 2
10-3-02" railway cancel. The combination of Tsinagling cancel
and railway post was only available for two months, Steuer.
Michel 4 II.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
1375
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 (July 13) Boxer Rebellion Field Post cover to Germany, franked with 50 pfg.
Germania
(Petschili
provisional
issue),
with
"K.D.FELDPOSTEXPED. D.O. EXPEDITIONSCORPS b" cancel. Address partly removed, "KAISERLICH DEUTSCHE
FELDPOSTEXPEDITION" registry label (AZ 2 Type5),
Wiesbaden arrival backstamp. A scarce usage, signed
Pfenninger. Michel PVg (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1904 cover to the United
States, bearing 10c C.I.P. dragon cancelled by scarce oval
WEIHSIEN cds., plus 20pf Kiautschou yacht cancelled by
TSINGTAO / KIAUTSCHOU cds. Reverse shows SEATTLE
transit and WASHINGTON, D.C. arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and
scarce combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1376
1901 13. Juli. 50Pfg. Germania (Petschili-Ausgabe) auf
Feldpost Einschreibebrief nach Wiesbaden (Adresse teils
entfernt), entwertet mit "K.D.FELDPOSTEXPED. D.O.
EXPEDITIONSCORPS b". Links unten R-Zettel
"KAISERLICH DEUTSCHE FELDPOSTEXPEDITION
(einfeldt AZ 2 Type5). Rückseitig Wiesbaden Ankunftsstpl.
Seltene Verwendung. Signiert Pfenninger.
)
GERMAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900-16 correspondence
from a member of the East Asia Expeditionary Corps, D.P.
China 1900-1916 Korrespondenz eines Mitgliedes des
Ostasiatischen Expeditions Korps. Enthalten Karten nach
Shanhaikwan, Peking, Tientsin, Kriegsgefangenenpost und
Postkarten. (57) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
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1377
)
INDIA: CHINA EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, 1901 CEF ½a envelope, canceled by Base Office C cds., and BRA 5c surcharge
in black tied by Tientsin cancel to Weihaiwei. Base office B transit on reverse (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1382
1378
)
INDIA: CHINA EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, 1901 cover,
franked with pair India 3pi, overprinted "C.E.F.", tied by "F.P.O.
No4" of Tientsin. Additional ½c C.I.P. Dragon with "B.R.A. / 5 /
Five Cents" overprint, tied by purple RAILWAY POST OFFICE /
TIENTSIN cachet. A scarce and colorful cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1379
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1917, 8c. on 20c. orange,
large part original gum, Very Fine and very rare, E. Diena certificate. Sassone 5; €19,500 (23,260 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) 1917' Francobollo d'Italia da 20c.
arancio soprastampato con nuovo valore da 8c. (S.5),
leggera falla originale di gomma. Molto raro (Cat. 19.500 €).
Cert. E. Diena.
)
INDIA: CHINA EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, 1901 Official
cover, franked with India ½a, overprinted "C.E.F.", tied by
"F.P.O. No 15" of Tongku. Additional ½c C.I.P. dragon with
"B.R.A. / 5 / Five Cents" overprint, tied by purple RAILWAY
POST OFFICE / TONGKU cachet. Reverse bears BASE
OFFICE arrival cds. of Tientsin. A very scarce and colorful cover
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1383
ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire ultramarine, original gum, well centered, choice, Very Fine,
Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 29; €33,000 (39,360 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 6,500 - 7,500 CHF.
6,500 CHF
Italian Offices in China
1380
H
Hr
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) 1919 2 dollari su 5 lire oltremare (S.
29), ben centrato e di grande qualità. Molto raro. Cert.
Raybaudi. (Cat. 33.000 €).
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire, Tientsin issue in blocks of 10 and 6, Peking issue in a block of 11,
well centered, Very Fine. Sassone 13, 16 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) Tientsin e Pechino 1919 2 dollari su
5 lire, emissione di Tientsin in blocchi di 10 e 6 (S. 13),
emissione di Pechino in blocco di 11 esemplari (S.16). Ben
centrati.
1381
H/m
ITALIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1917-1919, accumulation of
mint and used, in one stock book. Includes scarcer high values, postage dues, nice variety; duplication to about 20 each,
many items in the €200 and up range, generally F.-V.F., cataloged as hinged - not checked for n.h. premiums. Sassone
€13,000 ++ (15,500 CHF).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1384
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire ultramarine, original gum, barest trace of hinge, F.-V.F., very rare,
Sorani. Sassone 29; €22,000 (26,240 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,500 - 6,000 CHF.
4,500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire oltremare (S.
29), invisibile t.l., perfetto. Molto raro. Cert. Sorani. (Cat.
22.000 €).
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s
ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire ultramarine, tied on piece by "R.R. Poste Italiane / 14.2.21 / Tientsin-Cina"
postmark, Very Fine and very rare, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 29; €16,500 (19,680 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire oltremare (S. 29), su frammento con annullo "R.R. Poste Italiane / 14.2.21 /
Tientsin-Cina". Molto raro. Cert. Raybaudi. (Cat. 16.500 €).
1377
1378
1379
1380
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1386
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1919, 2 DOLLARI on 5 lire, surcharge in capital letters, original gum, never hinged, fresh and well
centered, Very Fine, Alberto Diena, Enzo Diena certificates. Sassone 30; €175,000 (208,720 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 50,000 - 75,000 CHF.
50,000 CHF
One of the Great Rarities of China, and of the only 15 examples known, this is possibly the finest.
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire Pechino (S. 30) con soprastampa in caratteri maiuscoli. Di questo raro
francobollo, di cui si conoscono solo 15 esemplari, questo à il migliore per la centratura, l'integrità della gomma e la straordinaria
freschezza. Una delle più grandi rarità dell'area italiana e senz'altro il più raro francobollo degli Uffici Postali Italiani in Cina. Cert.
Alberto Diena, Enzo Diena. (Cat. 175.000 €).
1387
)
ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1917 (Nov. 3) local registered cover from Peking, bearing pairs of the first 3 issues, each with one
showing INVERTED surcharge. Rare. Sassone 1 / 1b-2 / 2b-3 / 3b (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - PECHINO 1917. Raccomandata da Pechino del 3 novembre 1917 per città, affrancata con i primi tre
valori in coppia con le soprastampe normali e capovolte. (S. 1 / 1b - 2 / 2b - 3 / 3b). Rarissima combinazione.
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ITALIAN OFFICES IN PEKING, 1918 (Apr. 13) registered
censored cover from Peking to Milan, franked with 10 overprinted issues, Bologna backstamp, Very Fine, scarce. Scott 8,
9, 10, 11, 18 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1390
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1918-19, surcharged set of
9 complete, blocks of 4, original gum, fresh and well centered,
F.-V.F. Sassone 15-23; €14,000 (16,700 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - PECHINO, 1918. Raccomandata
da Pechino del 13 aprile 1918 per Milano, affrancata con
dieci esemplari in tariffa da 45c. (S. 8, 9, 10, 11 e 18).
Etichetta di censura al verso e bollo di transito a Bologna del
25 giugno. Molto bella e non comune.
1389
Hr
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1918/19. Francobolli
delle emissioni precedenti con nuova soprastampa, serie di 9
valori (S.15 / 23), in blocchi di quattro. Ben centrati e freschi.
(Cat. 14.000 €).
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1917, 6c. on 15c. gray,
handstamped surcharge, original gum, barest trace of hinge,
Very Fine, rare, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 3 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1917. 15c. Grigio
soprastampato con nuovo valore da 6c. Con soprastampa a
mano (S.3). Invisibile t.l., molto bello e raro. Cert. Raybaudi.
1391
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
original gum, never hinged, Very Fine and very rare, Raybaudi
certificate. Sassone 24; €33,000 (39,360 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6,500 - 7,500 CHF.
6,500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN, 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S.24), soprastampato a Torino con nuovo valore. Splendido
e molto raro. (Cat. 33.000 €). Cert. Raybaudi.
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HH
1395
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
original gum, never hinged, Very Fine and very rare, Sorani certificate. Sassone 24; €33,000 (39,360 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6,500 - 7,500 CHF.
6,500 CHF
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
handstamped surcharge, original gum, very lightly hinged,
fresh, about Fine, very rare, E.Diena certificate. Sassone 25;
€20,000 (23,850 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S. 24), soprastampato a Torino con nuovo valore. Splendido
e molto raro. (Cat. 33.000 €). Cert. Sorani.
1393
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CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S. 25) con soprastampa a mano, invisibile t.l. Molto fresco,
raro. (Cat. 20.000 €). Cert. E.Diena.
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
original gum, barest trace of hinge, Very Fine, rare, Raybaudi
certificate. Sassone 24; €22,000 (26,240 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 4,500 - 6,000 CHF.
4,500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S.24), soprastampato a Torino con nuovo valore, invisibile
t.l. Splendido e molto raro. (Cat. 22.000 €). Cert. Raybaudi.
1396
s
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
handstamped surcharge, tied on piece by "R.R. Poste Italiane
/ 21.1.22 / Tientsin-Cina" postmark, Very Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 25; €16,500 (19,680 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1394
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S.25) con soprastampa a mano, su piccolo frammento con
annullo "R.R. Poste Italiane / 21.1.22 / Tientsin-Cina". Molto
bello. (Cat. 16.500 €). Cert. Raybaudi.
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
handstamped surcharge, original gum, never hinged, fresh,
very rare, about Fine, E.Diena certificate. Sassone 25; €30,000
(35,780 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S. 25) con soprastampa a mano. Molto fresco, raro. (Cat.
30.000 €). Cert. E.Diena.
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ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, Postage Due, 1918, 4c. on
10c. orange & carmine, original gum, never hinged, fresh,
Fine, Raybaudi certificate. Sassone 5; €15,000 (17,890 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
A very rare stamp and the key value of the postage due issues.
1397
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1918. Segnatasse, il
valore da 4c. Su 10c. (S. 5). Molto raro, freschissimo. (Cat.
15.000 €) Cert. Raybaudi.
s
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, 1919, 2 dollars on 5 lire,
handstamped surcharge, tied on piece by "R.R. Poste Italiane
/ 10.10.21 / Tientsin-Cina" postmark, Fine, Sorani certificate.
Sassone 25; €16,500 (19,680 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1919. 2 dollari su 5 lire
(S.25) con soprastampa a mano, su piccolo frammento con
annullo "R.R. Poste Italiane / 10.10.21 / Tientsin-Cina". Molto
bello. (Cat. 16.500 €). Cert. Sorani.
1398
Japanese Offices in China
H
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, Postage Dues, 1918, Tientsin Provisional set complete, original gum, lightly hinged, 4c
/ 10c high value with light gum bend, Fine, signed Brun.
Sassone 5-8; €10,000 (11,930 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1399
1401
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1880 cover to the United
States, showing IMPERIAL JAPANESE POSTAL AGENCY /
FOOCHOW / CHINA origin handstamp in violet, and franked
with 5s Koban issue to pay the foreign postage. Stamp tied by
cork killer with I.J. POSTAL AGENCY / SHANGHAI cds. alongside. Front shows YOKOHMAMA transit, and reverse bears
magenta SAN FRANCISCO and LOWELL, MASS arrival
c.d.s.'s. An extremely rare example of mail dispatched outside
of Shanghai and handled solely by the Japanese Post. Of the
other Japanese Agencies open in China at this time, only the
Foochow office had its own canceller (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
HH
ITALIAN OFFICES IN TIENTSIN, Postage Dues, 1918, Tientsin Provisional set complete, original gum, never hinged, the
rare 4c on 10c value is well centered, F.-V.F., a rare set,
Raybaudi. Sassone 5-8; €16,750 (19,980 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
CINA (UFFICI ITALIANI) - TIENTSIN 1918.'Segnatasse,
serie di quattro valori (S. 5/8), in perfetto stato, il raro valore
da 4c. su 10c. ben centrato. Raro insieme. Cert. Raybaudi.
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1404
1402
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1896 cover to North
Carolina, franked with 1ca red, 2ca green, and 3ca orange
lithographed issue (Sc 16.17,18), all tied by blue Peking seal.
Foreign postage paid with Japan 5s ultramarine (Sc 74), tied by
SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds. (Type VII). Reverse shows blue
I.G.CUSTOMS / PEKING, CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI,
YOKOHAMA / JAPAN, and TACOMA,WASH transits, plus
LITTLE"S MILLS arrival c.d.s.'s. A beautiful and rare combination cover, with Dowager issue on front. Scott 16,17,18,74
(Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1888 UPU card 2 sen, thin
paper, cancelled clear Nagasaki bota and showing 20mm "Nagasaki 8 jun 1888 / Japan" cds. along with triangular Paquebot
cancel "SHIP / Shanghai senchusu"----(collected from Shanghai ship) to Kobe, a SUPERB strike of this rare paquebot forerunner, used at Nagasaki Port (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1403
)
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1893 ornamental cover to
England, franked on reverse with 1c, 3c, and 5c thick paper
dragon issue (SC 7,8,9) all tied by Tientsin seals, and showing
blue CUSTOMS / TIEntSIN cds. alongside. Foreign postage
paid with Japan 10s brown orange (SC 79), tied by I.J.P.O.
SHANGHAI cds. Reverse shows YOKOHAMA*JAPAN /
MEIJI*26 and red KEW transits, plus RICHMOND / SURREY
arrival c.d.s.'s. A rare and colourful cover. Scott 7,8,9,79
(Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1405
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1896 cover to the United
States, bearing Dowager 6c (SC#21) tied by Tiensin seal cancel with indistinct Customs Tiensin Jan 27 cds. also on reverse,
in combination with Japan 5s(SC#74) to USA. Chinese postage
paying only domestic double rate to Shanghai. Scarce usage.
Est. 3000 - 4500 CHF. Scott 21,74 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
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JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1896 decorated Local Post
cover to the United States, locally franked with 1c Foochow
Local Post stamp, and showing overseas postage paid with two
5s Japanese stamps, all tied by SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. c.d.s.'s.
Reverse bears SHANGHAI,YOKOHAMA, and TACOMA transit
c.d.s.'s, plus WAUWATOSA arrival cds. A Very Fine and colorful
combination cover out of the Foochow Local Post (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1407
1408
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover from Tientsin to
Canada, franked with single 10c / 6ca Dowager issue, tied by
Tientsin pa-kua. Overseas postage paid by 5s Japanese Empire stamp, cancelled by SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds. Front shows
blue CUSTOMS / TIENTSIN cds. plus square-circle Halifax.
N.S. / CANADA receiver, and reverse bears SHANGHAI dollar
chop, YOKOHAMA / JAPAN and VICTORIA / B.C. transit
c.d.s.'s, plus FREDERICTON cds. applied on redirection to
New Brunswick. A very rare cover, showing proper use of the
10c / 6ca Dowager issue to an unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
)
1409
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover to the U.S.,
franked on reverse with surcharged Dowager 4c (small numeral), pair ½ and single 1c second printing, plus two 2c redrawn, all tied by SHANGHAI dollar chop 4.25.97- Front Bears
Japan 1883 issue 1s, pair 2s, and 5s, all tied by SHANGHAI /
I.J.P.O. cds. A very colourful and extremely rare cover (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover from Foochow
to the United States, franked with single 5c / 5ca Dowager issue with small figure overprint, tied by CUSTOMS / FOOCHOW
cds. Overseas postage paid by 5s Japanese Empire stamp,
cancelled by SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds. Reverse shows
SHANGHAI dollar chop, YOKOHAMA / JAPAN and
VANCOUVER / B.C. transit c.d.s.'s, plus WATERBUR / CONN
arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce cover, showing late use of
the CUSTOMS / FOOCHOW cds (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
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JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to the United
States, bearing Litho Dragon 2c & 4c strip of 3 (SC#88-9) tied
by Tientsin Pakua cancel with Jan 20 dollar cds. on front, in
combination with Japan 10s (SC#79) to USA. Shanghai, Yokohama, San Francisco transits and Chicago arrival on reverse.
Chinese postage paying 10c external single rate and 4c domestic required for winter route mail. Nice winter mail usage. Scott
88,89,79 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1410
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 printed matter cover
to the United States, bearing Dowager 1c / 1c(SG 58) tied by
Foochow dollar cds. in combination with Japan U-Koban 1s tied
by IJPO Shanghai cds. to USA. Very scarce 1c external printed
matter rate through Japanese PO in China by defferential tariff
prior to Oct 1, 1897. A colorful usage. SG 58 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1414
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover to Japan,
franked with 1c and pair 2c I.C.P. dragons, all tied by
FOOCHOW dollar chops. Foreign postage paid with Japan 5s
Koban issue, cancelled by SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds. Reverse
shows SHANGHAI dollar chop and YOKOHAMA arrival cds.
Scarce example of the 5c letter rate to Japan (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1415
1411
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 double weight cover
from Foochow to the United States, franked with block of four
5c I.C.P. dragons, tied by FOOCHOW dollar chop. Overseas
postage paid by two 10s Japanese Empire stamps, tied by
SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds. Reverse shows SHANGHAI dollar
chop, YOKOHAMA and TACOMA / WASH-PAID ALL duplex
transits, plus PHILADELPHIA arrival cds. A Fine and colorful
cover with unusual franking (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover to the United
States, franked with 10 cents / 9ca Dowager issue (small figures surcharge), tied by 6-bar pakua with TIENTSIN dollar chop
alongside. Foreign postage paid with Japan 10c Koban, tied by
SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds. Front shows LAWRENCE, MASS duplex and MISSENT handstamp of that office, and reverse bears
blue SHANGHAI dollar chop and YOKOHAMA transits, plus
LAWRENCE and BOSTON Flag cancels and NORTH
CAMBRIDGE arrival cds. Rare franking on a Very Fine and desirable cover (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1412
)
1416
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 cover from the U.S.
Consulate in Chefoo via Shanghai and Yokohama to the
United States, legal-size, with Chefoo large dollar chop on the
front and Japanese 5 sen ultramarine Koban block of 8 tied by
Shanghai I.J.P.O. cds's on reverse. Minor edge wear, F.-V.F., a
rare and remarkable cover (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
This is the largest known block of the 5 sen Koban on an
I.J.P.O. cover.
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1897 cover to the United
States, bearing Litho Dragon 10c (SG 101) tied by Chungking
Dec 28 dollar cds. to USA, in combination with Japan New
Koban 10s (SG 120) tied by IJPO Shanghai cds. for external
dispatch. Shanghai & Yokohama transits and US arrival cds. on
reverse. SG 101,120 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1417
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1898 wrapper to the United
States, franked with 2c I.C.P. dragon, tied by PEKING dollar
chop. Foreign postage paid with Japan 2c Chrysanthemum issue, tied by SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds., and reverse bears
SHANGHAI dollar chop. A very scarce example of the 2c + 2s
printed matter rate (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
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1413 (back)
1416 (front)
1416 (back)
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1417
1420
1421
1418
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1420
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 cover to the United
States, bearing London Dragon 1c(x4) & on reverse, 2c(x3) (Sc
#99,100) tied by Chefoo cds., in combination Japan "China" 5s
pair (Sc #10) to USA. Shanghai transit on reverse and Yokohama transit on front. Scott 99,100,10 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1419
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 cover from Chefoo to
California, a U.S. War Department official envelope (but with
Official Business crossed out), double rate paid by 2c + pair 4c +
pair 5c C.I.P. Dragons all tied by Chefoo bilingual cds's, with additional franking by Japanese Offices in China 10 sen pair tied
by SHANGHAI / I.J.P.O. cds, Yokohama and California
backstamps, Very Fine, a lovely 4-color combination cover
(Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
)
1421
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1901 cover to Canada,
bearing London Dragon 10c (Sc #103) tied by Shanghai May 29
cds., in combination with Japan "China" overprint 5s pair (Sc
#10) to Canada. Transit and arrival cds. on reverse. Scott
103,10 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
JAPANESE OFFICES IN CHINA, 1908 Registered Military
cover from the French Occupation, franked with overprinted
Japan 20s red-orange (Sc 15), and tied by violet PEKING /
I.J.P.O. cds. Front shows Peking Registry label plus "Corps
d"occupation de Chine" and "Via Siberie" endorsements, while
reverse bears violet CHANGCHUN / I.J.P.O. transit and LYON
arrival c.d.s.'s. A very rare and colorful Registered Military letter
sent through the Japanese offices in China (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
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RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1900, 7k blue stationery letter-card, written from "Russo Feldpost Peking", and sent to
Kiel with additional "Kitai" 1k, 2k, and 3k adhesives neatly tied
by two strikes of extremely rare cyrillic boxed PEKING
handstamp in black. The handstamp was brought into use in the
emergency period after the Boxer siege of the Legations was
lifted. Reverse with Fine violet CHEFOO transit and Russian
PO in Shanghai cds., Chefoo cds. and Hong Kong transit. Rare
commercial use Tchillingarian #467,504 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1422
1423
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1902 cover to Russia,
franked with 10c C.I.P. dragon, tied by HANKOW cds., plus
Russia 7 kop (with "KITAI" overprint), cancelled by SHANGHAI /
POCHTOVAYA KONTORA cds. Reverse bears SHANGHAI
transit of both Chinese and Russian offices, PORT ARTHUR
transit, plus ODESSA arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce
cover sent prior to opening of the Russian P. O. in Hankow
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1423
1424
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to England,
franked with 1c C.I.P. dragon, tied by scarce red bi-lingual LIU
KUNG TAU / WEI HAI WEI cds. External postage paid with Russian 2kop, 3kop, and 5kp stamps with "KITAI" overprint, all tied
by Russian cds. of CHEFOO / POSTAL BUREAU, with additional strike alongside. Front shows CHEFOO cds. of the Chinese office, and reverse bears LIVERPOOL arrival cds. A rare
and colorful cover (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1424
1425
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 Engraved H.M.S.
"BLENHEIM" cover to England, franked with 1c C.I.P. dragon
issue, cancelled by LIU KUNG TAO / WEI HAI WEI cds. in violet.
Foreign postage paid with Russia 10kop with KITAI overprint,
tied by CHIFU / POCHTOVAYA KONTORA cds. Front shows
LEXDEN arrival cds. and reverse bears CHEFOO,
COLCHest.ER transits, plus LONDON cds. applied on redirection. A Very Fine and scarce cover from this small Chinese office
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1425
1426
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to England,
franked with 10c C.I.P. dragon, cancelled by native "Letter Box"
No1 Teh-An (Hupeh Province) tombstone. Foreign postage
paid with Russia 3 kop and 7 kop Arms issue with KITAI overprints, all tied by SHANGHAI POSTAL AGENCY cds. Reverse
shows native Teh-An Post Box handstamp, SHANGHAI,
HANKOW, and MOSCOW transits, plus BRADFORD arrival
c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and rare combination cover from this small
office (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
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RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to Egypt, bearing
London Dragon 5c pair (SG 125a) tied by Hankow May 20 cds.,
in combination with Russian "Kitai" 10k tied by Shanghai Russian PO cds. to Egypt. Moscow, Cairo and Alexandria cds. on
reverse. Manuscript "via Dalny" indicating routed via Port Arthur and Siberia. A rare destination of a Chinese-Russia combination, Holcombe certificate. SG 125a (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1428
)
1427
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to Denmark,
bearing London Dragon 1c (Sc #111) tied by Petaiho cds., in
combination with Russian "kitai" 10k (Sc #6) tied by Russian
Yingkow PO cds. to Denmark. Tientsin, Newchwang, Moscow
transits on reverse. "T" chop on front with manuscript "3" and
manuscript "5" applied on arrival. Chinese postage paying only
domestic postage to Newchwang. A scarce Taxed Russian
combination. Scott 111,6 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1429
)
1428
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 double weight cover to
England, 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 cds. Reverse shows
CHEFOO and MOSCOW transits, plus BIRKENHEAD arrival
cds. A very scarce and attractive double rate (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1430
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 registered double
weight cover to Norway, franked with single 30c C.I.P. stamp,
tied by TIENTSIN bi-lingual cds. Overseas postage paid with
single and pair of 10 kop Russian stamps with KITAI overprint,
placed over the 30c Chinese stamp, and cancelled by No13
russian Field Post Office cds. Front shows Registration label of
the Russian Post Office at Yingkow, and reverse bears
NEWCHWANG transit and BERGEN arrival cds. A very exotic
cover, showing early use of the via Siberia route on a double
rate cover to a rare destination, signed Holcombe (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1431
1429
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 registered cover to
Norway, franked on reverse with strip of four and pair of 5¢
C.I.P. dragons, all tied by bi-lingual TIENTSIN c.d.s.'s. Foreign
postage paid with strip of three Russia 10kop with KITAI overprints, cancelled by Nº 13 FIELD POST OFFICE / PRIAMUR
DISTRICT c.d.s.'s. Front shows circled "R" Registration
handstamp, and reverse bears TIENTSIN-(CHINA) Registration handstamp, Russian HANKOW Registration label,
NEWCHWANG and ST: PETERSBURG transits, plus
BERGEN arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare double rate Registered combination cover to an usual destination (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1430
1431
247
Fifth Session
1432
1435
1433
1434
1437 (front)
1437 (back)
1438 (front)
1438 (back)
1439 (back)
1440
1442
1443
1436
1439 (front)
1441
248
Asia: China
Start CHF
1432
Start CHF
)
1438
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to England,
showing on reverse the LIU KUNG TAO / WEI HAI WEI origin
cds., and bearing Russia 10kop KITAI issue cancelled by
CHEFOO POSTAL AGENCY cds. British 1d KEVII applied on
arrival at Pangbourne for redirection to Hungerford. A scarce
and unusual re-directed combination cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1433
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 registered cover to Germany, bearing London Dragon 5c (x4) (SC#114-5) tied by
Shanghai cds., in combination Russian "Kitai" overprint 10K
(x2) (SC #6) tied by Shanghai Russian PO cds. to Germany.
Rare usage of 3 different shades of 5c CIP stamps paying
proper 10c regular. fee and 10c external single rate. Scott
6,114,115 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
1439
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 registered cover to
Germany, franked with strip of three 10c C.I.P. dragons, tied by
TIENTSIN cds., and strip of three Russian 7 kop with "KITAI"
overprint, cancelled by No 13 POLEV POCHT.KON.PRIAMUR
cds. Front shows dotted "R" in circle, plus Russian "INKOU"
(Yingkow) Registration label. Reverse bears TIENTSIN Registration cachet, NEWCHWANG transit, and FRANKFURT arrival c.d.s.'s. A scarce and colorful Registered coverF (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1434
1440
)
)
1441
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to France via Siberia, bearing London Dragon 10c (Sc #111) tied by Kuling
cds., in combination with Russian "Kitai" 5K pair (Sc #4) tied by
Russian Shanghai PO cds. to France via Siberia. Scott 111,4
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
1442
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover from China, sent
to England via the Siberian route. Local postage paid with
10c C.I.P. dragon, tied by Shan-Hai-Kwan "letter box" cancellation. External postage paid by Russian 10 kop stamp with KITAI
overprint, tied by Shanghai cds. of the Russian office. Reverse
bears TANGKU, SHANGHAI, and MOSCOW transits, plus
LONDON arrival cds. A Very Fine cover form a scarce origin
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1437
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 registered cover from
Shanghai to England, franked with pair 10c C.I.P. dragons,
tied by bi-lingual SHANGHAI cds. Overseas postage paid with
pair 10 kop Russian stamps with KITAI overprint, cancelled by
Shanghai Postal Agency cds. Front shows Shanghai Registration label (in Cyrillic), associated Registration handstamps of
the Chinese and Russian Offices, plus partial LONDON arrival
cds (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover from Peking to
England, franked with 10c C.I.P. dragon, tied by violet oval
PEKING cds. Overseas postage paid with 1 kop, 2 kop, and 7
kop Russian stamps with KITAI overprint, cancelled by Russian
Post Office Peking cds. Front shows "via Siberia" endorsement,
while reverse bears SHANGHAI and MOSCOW transits. A Very
Fine and scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1436
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 registered cover to Holland, bearing London Dragon 10c strip of 4(SC#116) tied by
Tientsin cds., in combination Russian "Kitai" overprint 10K (x4)
(SC#6) tied by Russia Yingkow PO cds. to Holland. Tientsin regular. chop and Russian Yingkow PO regular. label on reverse.
Scott 116,6 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to England, bearing London Dragon ½c pair (Sc #110) tied by
Liukutau-Weihaiwei cds., in combination with Russian "Kitai"
overprint 2K(x4) (Sc #2) tied by Russian Chefoo PO cds. to
England, via Siberia. Chinese postage paying only domestic
single rate to Chefoo. Scott 110,2 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1435
)
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 postal card from Ichang
via Russia to Germany, 1c postal card uprated with strip of
three 1c C.I.P. Dragons (Sc. 111) tied by Ichang and Schanghai
bilingual cds's, with additional franking by Russia Offices in
China 2k pair tied by Russian P.O. in Shanghai cds, German receiver below, F.-V.F., a scarce Russo-Chinese combination usage on stationery (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
1443
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1906 cover to Switzerland,
bearing London Dragon 50c (Sc #119) tied by Peking lunar cds.,
in combination with Russian "Kitai" 50K (Sc #7) tied by Russian
Peking PO cds. to Switzerland. Rare usage of 50k high value
stamp. Scott 119,7 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1903 cover to England, bearing London Dragon 1c (SC#111) tied by Weihaiwei cds., in combination with Russian "Kitai" 3K & 7K (SC #3, 5) tied by Russian
Chefoo PO to England. Chinese stamp paying only domestic
rate to Chefoo. Scott 111 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
249
Fifth Session
1444
)
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1917 (8 Aug) red band cover,
registered from Kashgar to Tientsin, franked with 2x10k dark
blue, with arrival postmarks from the Russian Post Office in
Tientsin, Fine and rare (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1445
1448
H/m
RUSSIAN OFFICES IN CHINA, 1899-1920, large accumulation of mint and used, on stock pages, with heavy duplication
of unused and a nice range of clear town cancels on the used
(Shanghai, Hankow, Tientsin), also some Romanov commemorative issues used in China, different language versions of the
cancels (Russian and French), and a number of scarcer high
values (mint and used), even a few specimens (?#C!1+O),
generally F.-V.F., please inspect to appreciate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1449
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1872 cover with enclosure, sent
from the American Presbyterian Mission Press in Shanghai, and franked with a 10c Banknote. Stamp tied by segmented
cork killer, with U.S. POSTAL AG"CY / SHANGHAI cds. alongside, and reverse shows magenta San FRANCISCO Cal / PAID
transit. A Very Fine and scarce cover from the U.S. Postal
Agency in China. Scott 150 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1447
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1894 cover to the United States,
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
U.S. Offices in China
1446
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1891 cover from Peking to Iowa,
routed via Tiensin, Shanghai, and San Francisco. Franked with
3 cand. Lilac Small Dragon, tied by "IG CUSTOMS / PEKING /
Jan 13 / 91"cds.& seal in blue, showing "CUSTOMS TIENSIN
and SHANGHAI", transits. US 5c Grant applied by the U.S.
POSTAL AGENCY in SHANGHAI - tied by oval grid, for external
transmission fee to USA. An extremely RARE combination of
US / CHINA postage in the CUSTOMS era (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
1450
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1895 cover from Wei-Hen, sent via
Chefoo to the United States, and franked with 1c red, tied by
LOCAL POST / CHEFOO cds. 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 cds. Despite faults due to rough opening, a most unusual and scarce combination cover. Scott 255
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
)
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1872 missionary cover from
Shanghai to the United States, franked with 1870 10¢ Banknote, U.S. POSTAL AGENCY / SHANGHAI cancel, San Francisco backstamp; interesting letter enclosed, Very Fine, scarce
and attractive. Scott 150 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
250
Asia: China
Start CHF
1451
)
Foreign Colonies in China
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, 1920 registered cover to the
United States, franked with 12c Franklin with SHANGHAI / 24c
/ CHINA surcharge. Stamp tied by oval U.S. POSTAL AGENCY
/ SHANGHAI, CHINA cds., and front shows two violet
REGISTERED handstamps. Reverse bears violet CHICAGO /
REG.SEC. transit and HARTFORD CONN. / REGISTERED arrival cds. A Very Fine Registered cover showing scarce single
use of the 24c / 12c stamp. Scott K11 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1452
Hong Kong
1453
m
HONG KONG, 1872-77, French Colonial Ceres, 10c. bistre
on rose and 15c. bistre, both cancelled "B62" (Hong Kong) in
black, good to large margins, small faults, Fine appearance,
very scarce, B.P.A. certificates (1958) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
)
1454
U.S. OFFICES IN CHINA, ca 1921 cover to Switzerland,
franked with 12c / 6c orange), prepaying the double weight letter rate to Switzerland. Stamp tied by U.S. POS. SERVICE
SHANGHAI duplex cancel, and reverse shows GERSAN arrival cds. A Very Fine commercial cover to a rare destination, as
nearly all covers franked with this issue are to the United States.
Scott K6 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
HONG KONG, 1891, Queen Victoria Jubilee, 2c. carmine,
original gum, Very Fine. SG 51; £475 (690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1455
HH/H
HONG KONG, 1938-52, King George VI, 1c.-$10 complete,
original gum, all never hinged except one $10. SG 140/62;
£1,100 (1,590 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1446
Ex 1445
1447
1449 (front)
1450
1451
1449 (back)
1452
1453
1454
Ex 1455
251
Fifth Session
Ex 1459
Ex 1460
Ex 1462
Ex 1461
1465
1456
1458 (front)
1457
1463
252
Ex 1467
1458 (back)
1466
Asia: China
Start CHF
1456
Start CHF
)
1462
HONG KONG, 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” decime
postage due for single weight letter, Hong Kong and Lyon à
Paris backstamps, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1457
HONG KONG, 1882-1913, small collection of used, 45
stamps with minor duplication, Queen Victoria through King
George V, including some with Treaty Port cancels, also perfins,
overprinted issues etc., generally F.-V.F., inspection recommended. SG £600+ (870 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Kiautschou
)
HONG KONG, 1879 UPU postal card to Bavaria, franked with
3c on 10c Queen Victoria surcharge issue tied by B62 killer, with
Hong Kong cds. alongside. Reverse shows WALDTHURN arrival & additional cancels for re-direction. Despite central vertical crease, an attractive example of this rare card. SG P1.
Higgins and Gage 1a (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1458
1463
1901 28. Mai. 10 Pfg Kiautschou GA mit Zusatzfrankatur
25Pfg Kiautschou nach Chemnitz, entwertet mit Einkreisstpl.
"Peking Deutsche Post". Links blauer SB-Stempel. Sehr
seltne Petschili Frankatur. Geprüft Pfenninger.
)
1464
m
Macao
1465
HHr
MACAO, Airmail, 1938, 50a Plane Over Globe, “Exposicão
Int. de Nova York 1939-1940” overprint, block of 4, original
gum, never hinged. SG 388 var. Michel €2,200 (2,620 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
H
1466
HONG KONG, 1882-1954, powerful mint collection, neatly
hinged on Yvert album pages. Includes a nice range of later
Queen Victoria issues including surcharges, 1904 King Edward
VII set to the $5, 1912 King George V set complete including paper varieties, also King George VI nearly complete, first Queen
Elizabeth II set complete and a few Offices in China. Unusually
clean and fresh throughout, most items have only a first light
hinge, generally Very Fine, an outstanding and valuable collection of this popular area. SG £6,650+ (9,640 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1461
)
KIAUTSCHOU, 1901 (Oct. 18) cover to Wilhelmshaven, Germany, franked with two 5pf 1st Tsingtau Issue (type 2) on 10 pf
56 degree overprint to make the correct rate to Wilhelmshaven,
with "Tsingtau-Kiautschou 18.10.00" cancel; arrival backstamp,
Steuer certificate. Michel 1 IIb.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
HONG KONG AND MACAO, 1880'S-1950's, collection of
better cancels, on pages. Main value is in Hong Kong, including cancels of French Offices (with a nice 96c Queen Victoria
perfin), Macao, paquebot, Hawaii (!), Singapore, pa-kua, London; also some Macao (a bit disorganized), some with Canton
or Hong Kong cancels. Bixed condition, generally F.-V.F., an interesting lot for the cancel specialist with many premium items
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1460
)
KIAUTSCHOU, 1901 (May 28) 10pf postal card to Germany,
uprated with 25 pfg, "Peking Deutsche Post" cancel. Rare Provisional Issue franking, signed Pfenninger. Michel VIe., AP 2
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
HONG KONG, 1918 (Jun 28) soldier's cover “On Active Service”, to Basra, Iraq, with original contents, from Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon and endorsed by Divisional Commander
(xxxMule Corps), with “Officially Paid” and “Kowloon Branch”
postmarks, addressed to India, redirected to Basra, with 4
backstamps. Minor cover edge wear, F.-V.F., very few of these
soldier's letters were authorized at Hong Kong during World
War I (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1459
m
)
MACAO, 1911 registered LAPPA cover to London, bearing 2
copies of the 1902 Provisional 10 avo, tied by cds. and showing
"CUSTOMS LAPPA MAR 28 1911" dispatch, with Hong Kong
transit and London receiver cds. A scarce usage of these
provisionals! Scott 135 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1467
)
MACAO, 1897-1962, 43 covers or cards, mainly from the
1930's-1940's, mostly going abroad (to Hong Kong, Europe,
U.S.A.), with censored, paquebot, airmail, mixed franking, private and commercial correspondence, newspaper wrapper,
and 1 FDC. Nice variety; occasional small fault (mainly rough
openings), generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
H
HONG KONG, 1882-1901, small selection of fresh mint original gum Queen Victoria issues, including 10c dull mauve
1882 (SG 33-39a + 56-61). SG £1,600 (2,320 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
253
Fifth Session
Ex 1469
Ex 1468
Ex 1470
1474
1476
1477
1475
1480
Ex 1478
Ex 1479
Ex 1471
1481
254
Ex 1482
Asia: China - Japan
Start CHF
1468
Start CHF
H
1475
MACAO, 1903-1952, 10 covers, including 3 mixed franking
with Hong Kong, couple stampless red band covers,
Assistencia, postage dues, commemoratives. Nice variety,
generally F.-V.F., attractive assembly (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1469
JAPAN, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 2s yellow, foreign wove paper, syllabic 13 (“wa”), Pair rejoined, cancelled with fancy
"HO" cds. of Hobara post office - Iwashiro province. Scarce
combination. Florian Eichhorn Opinion. Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
J.S.C.A. 30. Michel 20x (Photo).
Est. 100 CHF.
100 CHF
)
1476
MACAO, 1904-1927, 5 better registered covers going
abroad, to England, Costa Rica, Germany and 2 to Hong Kong,
with interesting frankings (the cover to England has 4 bisects on
the front and additional franking on reverse) also postage dues,
generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1470
H
1477
m
JAPAN, 1877, Old Koban, 30s violet, beautifully struck red
French paquebot cancel, Very Fine, a Rarity! J.S.C.A. 75;
70,000 yen (800 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
1478
MACAO, 1917-1932, 7 covers with Ceres issue frankings,
some going abroad (England, Canada and Costa Rica), couple
registereed. Nice variety, occasional small fault, generally
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1472
m
JAPAN, 1875, Cherry Blossom, 6s orange, foreign wove paper, syllabic 22 (“ra”), used with double circle dater type KG of
Utsunomiya 8th month 20th day. Top right 1x2mm thin in margin
perf. Certificate Florian Eichhorn. Est. 600 - 700 CHF. J.S.C.A.
45. Michel 31 (Photo).
Est. 600 CHF.
600 CHF
MACAO, 1910-1911, 25 covers with Provisional Govt.
frankings, to Macao or Hong Kong, variety of frankings, also
postage dues. Nice lot, generally F.-V.F., scarce on cover and
seldom offered (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1471
m
HH
JAPAN, 1924, 5y-10y Empress Jingo, granite paper, original
gum, never hinged, immaculate and pristine, Extremely Fine
and choice, rarely found this nice. J.S.C.A. 209-210; 165,000
yen (1,890 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1479
HH
HHr
JAPAN, 1950, Pheasant Airmail, 16y-144y complete, blocks
of 4, pristine original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. J.S.C.A.
A6-10; 322,000 yen (3,690 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
MACAO, 1958-1999, modern issues stock, in three stock
books or cover files. Includes commemoratives, souvenir
sheets, blocks, part sheets and full sheets; a useful range of colorful issues of this popular area, with much topical interest, all
original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel €27,000+ (32,200
CHF).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1480
HH
JAPAN, 1916, 10s Heir Apparent, original gum, never hinged,
pristine fresh color, immaculate, Very Fine, outstandingly
choice, seldom seen this nice. J.S.C.A. C17; 220,000 yen
(2,520 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
Japan
1473
1481
Woodward, Tracey, The Postage Stamps of Japan and Dependencies, 1928, the original edition printed in Shanghai, two
gorgeous full leather bound volumes, in the original box, 540
pages, with numerous black & white illustrations, number 8 of
only 100 printed (a very low number!), signed by the author. The
standard work in English on classic Japan. The box has
some trivial wear, but the books are in wonderfully pristine, original condition, Extremely Fine.
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
JAPAN, 1934, Communications Day souvenir sheet, original
gum, never hinged, immaculate and in outstandingly choice
condition, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C56; 320,000 yen (3,670 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1482
HH
JAPAN, 1934, Red Cross complete, complete sheets of 20,
original gum, never hinged, a pristine set, very scarce in complete sheets, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C57A-60A; 209,500 yen
(2,400 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
The original is rarely offered and seldom in such choice
condition. This is one of the greatest works of world philatelic
literature.
1474
HH
m
1483
JAPAN, 1876-79, Old Kobans, 3 different with SHIP cancels, including 3 sen orange, 4 sen blue green and 20 sen deep
blue, Very Fine, attractive examples and scarce on Koban issues. J.S.C.A. 66-Ec, 67-Cd, 74-Hb (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
HH
JAPAN, 1934, Red Cross complete, complete sheets of 20,
original gum, never hinged, pristine and immaculate, Very Fine.
J.S.C.A. C57A-60A; 209,500 yen (2,400 CHF).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
255
Fifth Session
Ex 1484
1487
1488
1485
1486
1489
1490
1492
1493
256
Asia: Japan
Start CHF
1484
Start CHF
HH
JAPAN, 1935, Manchukuo Emperor's Visit complete, complete sheets of 20, original gum, never hinged, a beautiful set,
scarce in sheets, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C61A-64A; 195,500 yen
(2,240 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1485
HH
JAPAN, 1948, 5y Philatelic Week, miniature sheet of 5, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C140; 90,000 yen
(1,030 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1486
HH
JAPAN, 1949, 8y Philatelic Week, miniature sheet of 5, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. C173; 125,000 yen
(1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1487
1491
JAPAN, Bando P.O.W. Camps, 1914-1920, exhibition collection of 130 covers, cards, telegrams or money letters, neatly
mounted on well-annotated pages. 14 of the 18 camps are represented, including Aonogahara (J.S.C.A. 1, 8 items), Bando
(No. 3, 11 items), Fukuoka (No. 4, 14 items), Kumamoto (No. 7,
2 cards), Kurume Temple (No. 8, 2 items), Kurume Baracks (No.
9, 15 items), Marugame (No. 10, 7 items), Matsuyama (No. 11,
15 items), Nagoya (No. 12, 10 items), Narashino (No. 13, 12
items), Ninoshima (No. 14, 15 items), Oita (No. 15, 4 items),
Osaka (No. 16, 5 items, including the rare label stamp),
Shizuoka (No. 17, 6 items) and Tokushima (No. 18, 4 items).
There are also a few unused cards, and 5 covers going abroad
from 1920 after the camps were closed. Usages include printed
matter, censored, destinations to Tokyo, Shanghai and other
cities in China, Sweden, Switzerland and many to Germany.
Considerable variety of cancels (mostly chosen for exceptional
clarity) and types of card or envelope. Clean and attractive
throughout, generally F.-V.F., an important, unusual and very interesting collection and an outstanding opportunity for the collector. J.S.C.A. 4,270,000 yen (48,970 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
HH
JAPAN, 1935, 1½s New Year's Greeting, miniature sheet of
20, immaculate, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. N1A; 180,000 yen (2,060
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1488
)
JAPAN, Military Mail Stamped Envelopes, 1905, 2 covers
from Manchuria, first is F.P.O.Relay Station from a field construction unit to Tokyo, with Liaotung Garrison Army Field Post
Relay Station No. 3 / 38.1.11 postmark (earliest recorded letter
date); other from an infantry company at Lushun, used to
Mie-ken, with Liaotung Garrison Army Field Post Relay Staion
No. 4, 38.5.14 postmark, F.-V.F., rare items (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1489
1492
)
JAPAN, Caroline Islands, 1936 cover from Ponape to Hawaii, franked with 10s blue (Scott 196) tied by 2 Very Fine
strikes of "PONAPE / 11-2-3 / POST OFFICE", with Japanese
instructional marking on left. A superb strike of the civilian postmark. (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
JAPAN, Bando P.O.W. Camps, 1915 (Jun 4) cover to Germany with purple Osaka camp stamp, Osaka Kanji and bilingual cancels, no backstamp, F.-V.F., genuinely rare. J.S.C.A.
17; 500,000 yen (5,730 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1490
)
1493
)
JAPAN, Caroline Islands, 1934 cover from Kusaie, on the
East Caroline Islands, franked with 10s blue Nagoya Castle
(Sc 196), prepaying the UPU letter rate to the United States.
Kusaie military P.O. closed on 31 March 1922, and civil P.O. not
opened until 15 Feb 1937, so stamp cancelled in transit at
PONAPE. A very rare commercial cover from this Japanese office (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
JAPAN, Bando P.O.W. Camps, 1916 (Jan 16) cover to Germany with red Osaka camp stamp, Osaka Kanji and bilingual
cancels (tying the camp stamp), no backstamp, F.-V.F., genuinely rare. J.S.C.A. 17; 500,000 yen (5,730 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
257
Fifth Session
Start CHF
1494
)
JAPAN, 1874, Cherry Blossom, 1s blue, foreign wove paper, syllabic 4 (“ni”), horizontal pair used on a small letter from
Utsunomiya to Tokyo, Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 29 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 250 CHF.
200 CHF
1495
)
Better items include: 1899 1y Chrysanthemum mint, 1937 50s
Tazawa never hinged, 1937 10y Empress Jingo never hinged,
1949 100y Blast Furnace unwatermarked (never hinged imprint
block), 1949 500y Locomotive unwatermarked (a Fine never
hinged block of 4), 1919 1½s First Airmail Flight, 1929-34 Airmail complete; National Parks complete in folders; plus most of
the post-war souvenir sheets and commemoratives, and newer
issues seemingly complete to 2000, also a few modern booklets.
)
JAPAN, 1940 Airmail cover to China, franked with 4 sen Togo,
10 sen Yomei Gate, and 25 sen Horyu Temple stamps (Sc 261,
266, 270), all tied by UNZEN / NIPPON foreign mail cancels.
Front shows red PAR AVION handstamp, and reverse bears
SHANGHAI arrival cds. plus airmail / slogan duplex receivers. A
Very Fine and colorful cover, showing rare use of the 25 sen
stamp (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1497
H/m
JAPAN, 1876-2000, extensive high-quality collection,
mainly mint but with some used, in one hingeless album and two
stockbooks. 19th century is relatively weak, with some used
Kobans and a few unused Chrysanthemums; mixed mint and
used in part sets into the 1920's, then mainly mint. Commemoratives appear complete from about 1927, definitives complete
from about 1950, and there are nice examples before then.
JAPAN, 1907, two wonderful illustrated advertising covers
(ship, railway) sent to Germany. One franked with 2 sen
printed matter rate, the second a four colour franking. Scarce
pair. Michel 74.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1496
Start CHF
1499
Some faults in early issues (the fake Dragons and Cherry Blossoms were not counted), but the vast majority of the items are in
excellent condition, mostly never hinged, with some duplication
with used. An exceptionally nice lot, with many high points, generally F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. approximately 2,300,000 yen (26,380
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
)
JAPAN, 1940 Airmail cover to Shanghai, franked with 2 sen
Nogi, 7 sen 1937 issue, and three 10 sen 1940 Parks issue (Sc
245, 259, 305), and all tied by UNZEN / NIPPON foreign mail
cancels. Front Shows red PAR AVION handstamp, red Chinese
censor marking, and SHANGHAI airmail / slogan receivers. A
Very Fine and scarce Parks issue cover to China (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
Japan: Collections
1498
JAPAN, 1871-1900, an important reference collection, in 5
volumes, devoted mainly to Cherry Blossom and Bird Series
forgeries, but there are also 6 pages of Dragon issue forgeries
and a few pages of Koban and later forgeries, including forged
Military stamps and Offices in China overprints. Included are examples not only of forged stamps but also forged cancels, genuine stamps with fake cancels, genuine covers with fake stamps
or cancels, and more. The coverage of the individual issues is
fabulous, with thousands of different forgeries neatly arranged
and most of them carefully annotated; the well-known Wada
forgeries have two entire volumes devoted to them, with detailed platings. In addition there are numerous very useful photographs (including reproductions of the 1890 Wada sample
sheet), also an important I.S.J.P. 1974 handbook, The Wada
Cherry Blossom Forgeries, by Varro Tyler and Milton Montgomery, and a reproduction of the 19th century Spud Papers, one of
the earliest works on Japanese forgeries. A truly phenomenal
collection, of immense importance to the serious student of Japanese classic issues or the would-be expert in this difficult area.
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1500
HHr
JAPAN, 1942-1962, collection of better complete mint
sheets, approximately 200 in 3 albums, with main value in the
period 1947-1951, and with numerous better early post-war
items, including 1947 Tokyo Exhibition souvenir sheet (x2),
1949 Childrens Day and Philatelic Week miniature sheets,
1954 Philatelic Week booklet pane. An outstanding lot of these
issues; a very few with separations (4th Athletic Meet is separated), otherwise virtually flawless throughout, original gum,
never hinged, generally Very Fine. J.S.C.A. 6,500,000+ yen
(74,540 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 15,000 - 20,000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
258
Asia: Japan
1496
1497
1494
Ex 1499
1504
Ex 1501
1501
HHr
1503
JAPAN, 1949-55, exceptional group of National Parks mint
sheets, 8 different complete sets in full sheets of 20 (no souvenir sheets), including the scarce 1950 Akan and 1952
Chubu-Sangaku and Bondai-Asahi, all original gum, never
hinged, F.-V.F. J.S.C.A. P50-53, P60-77, P82-86; 639,000 yen
(7,330 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1502
Hr
JAPAN, 1960-1983, collection of complete mint sheets, approximately 500 (nearly all different) in nine albums and mint
sheet files, mainly commemorative and Art issues (note one
500 yen and one 1000 yen definitive sheet), also includes one
album of Ryukyus (over 120 different sheets - not counted in
face value total). Total face value 500,000+ yen, Very Fine, an
excellent run of commemoratives and an great lot for the collector as there are some premium items.
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
HHr
JAPAN, 1961-1976, accumulation of yen unit definitives, in
part sheets, including 1961 70y and 80y (J.S.C.A. 377-378, 25
sets), 1966-67 set complete (No. 404-414, 16 sets), 1967-71
set complete (No. 417-434, 25 sets), 1972-75 definitives (No.
437-448 & 450, 25 sets) and 1976 set complete (No. 451-457,
25 sets), all original gum, never hinged, F.-V.F. J.S.C.A.
377//457 723,000 yen (8,290 CHF).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Japan: French Offices
1504
)
JAPAN (FRENCH OFFICES), 1869 letter from Yokohama to
Lyon, France, franked with 1869 Empire Laure Yv. 32, 80c obl.
'5118' and showing 'Yokohama 28 / 5 / 69 B'au Francais' cds. in
blue alongside, routed via the ship" Madras" on same day,
signed Calves Est. 300 - 400 CHF (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
259
Fifth Session
1505
1506
1507
1508
1510
1509
1505
1512
)
1506
JAPAN (FRENCH OFFICES), 1870 cover to France, franked
with 80c Napoleon Lauré, prepaying the single weight letter rate
to France. Stamp tied by CG "5118" lozenge, with blue
YOKOHAMA / JAPON cds. alongside. Front show red framed
"PD" handstamp, while reverse bears PARIS transit,
MARSEILLE A LYON / SPECIAL railway cds., plus GIVRY arrival cds. A Very Fine cover from this French Office, carried to
Hong Kong aboard the French paquebot La Bouronnais, then
transferred to the Ligne N Cambodge. JSDA 32 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
JAPAN (FRENCH OFFICES), 1878 Newspaper wrapper to
Belgium, franked with vertical pair of France 4c Sage issue (Sc
66 - Type I), prepaying the 8c UPU printed matter rate to Belgium. Stamps tied by YOKOHAMA / Bau FRANCAIS c.d.s.'s.
Despite opening faults, an exceedingly rare item, as only one
other wrapper (to UK) is known sent via the Yokohama Office in
1878. Scott 66. Scott 66 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
260
Asia: Japan - Korea - Mongolia
Start CHF
1507
Start CHF
)
1513
JAPAN (FRENCH OFFICES), 1879 Newspaper wrapper to
Belgium, franked with horizontal pair of 4c. violet brown Sage
issue (Yv 88), prepaying the GPU printed matter rate to Belgium. Stamps tied by YOKOHAMA / Bau FRANCAIS date
stamp,
and
front
showing
red
INDO-CHINE
/
PAQ.FR.MODANE and LIGNE N / PAQ.NO.3 maritime cachets. A extremely rare wrapper, showing scarce usage of the
Sage issue from this French office. JSDA 88 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1508
KOREA (SOUTH), 1947-1968, mint stock, neatly arranged in
one stuffed stock book (plus some loose), including regular issues, commemoratives and airmails (no souvenir sheets); singles, blocks and part sheets. Clean throughout, mostly never
hinged, generally F.-V.F., huge catalog value.
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1514
HH
KOREA (SOUTH), 1958-1968, collection of mint souvenir
sheets, neatly arranged in one album. 160 different sheets from
the 1959 10th Anniversary sheet to the 1968 Olympics sheet
(an apparently complete run of sheets), all in pristine condition,
original gum, never hinged, Very Fine.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
JAPAN: RYUKYUS, 1945, 4 stampless covers to Hawaii
with “Yen Paid” postmarks, all but 1 with airmail postmarks.
Post offices include Tomigusoku, Yomitan, Nishihara and
Sashiki. Cover wear and / or toning in places, otherwise Fine,
scarce and seldom seen items, 2 with certificates. J.S.C.A.
240,000 yen (2,750 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1515
HH
KOREA (SOUTH), 1959-1968, accumulation of mint souvenir sheets, in envelopes in one box. Mainly airmail, in quantities
of 1 to 100 each, over 2500 sheets total, with Scott catalog numbers and older K.S.C. catalog values noted. Except for some occasional curling, in pristine condition, Very Fine, huge catalog
value.
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
Korea
1509
HH/H
)
KOREA, 1903 cover to England, franked with two 1c and four
2c Falcon issue (Sc 40,41), all tied by native c.d.s.'s. Reverse
shows French Office CHEMULPO / COREE cds. and
SHANGHAI / CHINE transit. A Very Fine cover, with scarce and
unusual use of low value stamps to make up the 10c UPU rate.
Scott 40,41 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1510
Mongolia
HH
KOREA (NORTH), 2000 (March 25), proof sheet for Butterflies miniature sheet, , two fresh mint se-tenant imperforate
examples with full gum. Signed on reverse. Rare. SG
N4030-N4034. Michel Block 464 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1511
)
KOREA (NORTH), 1957-1987, 31 covers, in one stock book,
five are domestic usages, others are private or commercial correspondence to Europe. Nice variety, scarce items, generally
F.-V.F.
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1512
1516
H
MONGOLIA, 1932, definitive issue essays, 53 Soviet style
essays for nearly all of the values, in different colors, all
mounted on cards and stamped with Russian “AD@,8H” (essay).
Pristine condition throughout, Extremely Fine, extremely rare
(Photo).
Est. 20,000 - 30,000 CHF.
20,000 CHF
)
KOREA (SOUTH), ca 1945 cover with enclosure, franked
with 50cn violet Liberation issue, prepaying the internal letter
rate to Seoul. Stamp tied by native Pusan cancel, and cover
sealed by Military Censor tape. A very rare cover, showing commercial use of this stamp (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Believed to be the complete set of essays as prepared.
261
Fifth Session
1519
1517
1518
1519
1520
1521
1524
1523
1526
1525
1528
262
Asia: South East Asia
Start CHF
Start CHF
1523
South East Asia
LAOS, 1957, Musical Instruments, five die proofs, hand-coloured and signed by the artist, missing only the 8k for completion. Only one or two of each value were coloured. Very scarce.
Scott 34-35, C24-C26. Michel 60,61,63/65 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
Cambodia
1517
)
1524
CAMBODIA, 1884 cover to France, bearing 10,15c. General
Col. Commerce issue, all tied by Rare pearled "Cambodge /
Pnum-Penh / Jui "84" cds.-lus one alongside. Routed via Saigon with all transit and arrival cds. A rare early Cambodian usage (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
P
LAOS, 1951, 1pi Temple at Vientiane, hand-coloured die
proof, signed by the artist, Very Fine, only 1 or 2 exist. Scott 9.
Michel 7 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1526
P
1527
1528
P
LAOS, 1958, Elephants, complete set of 7 artist signed die
proofs, all in violet, Very Fine. Scott 41-47. Michel 74-80
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HHr
LAOS, 1956, Buddha, imperforate, complete set of 5, blocks
of 4, original gum, never hinged, Very Fine, very scarce. Scott
27-29, C20-C21. Michel 49-53 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1522
H
LAOS, 1958, Elephants, complete set of seven printer's
proofs, in sepia, Very Fine. Only 4 printed. Very scarce. Scott
41-47. Michel 74-80 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
HH
LAOS, 1956, Buddha, imperf, complete set of 5, original
gum, never hinged, Very Fine. Scott 27-29, C20-C21. Michel
49-53 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1521
P
LAOS, 1958, Elephants, complete set of seven die proofs,
hand-coloured and signed by the artist. Only one or two of each
value were coloured. Very scarce. Scott 41-47. Michel 74-80
(Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
LAOS, 1956, Buddha, complete set in two collective de luxe
proof sheetlets, perforated and gummed. A Laotian rarity, only
15 printed. Scott 27-29, C20-C21. Michel 49-53 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1520
H
LAOS, 1957, Harvesting Rice, complete set of four die
proofs, hand-coloured and signed by the artist Only one or two
of each value were coloured. Very scarce. Scott 37-40. Michel
74-80 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Laos
1519
P
LAOS, 1957, Musical Instruments, 12K, 14K and 20K, coloured and numbered die proofs, two of each, signed
Pheulpin. On reverse notation for the used colours. Very scarce.
SG 64. Michel 64 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 800 CHF.
700 CHF
1525
1518
P
1529
H
LAOS, 1958, Elephants, complete set of 7 artist signed die
proofs, all in ultramarine, Very Fine. Scott 41-47. Michel
74-80 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
P
LAOS, 1956, United Nations, 1k, 4k, 6k and 30k, die proofs,
each hand-coloured and signed by the artist, Very Fine. Scott
30, 32, 33, C21. Michel 54,56,57,59 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1527
1522
263
Fifth Session
1530
1531
1529
1534
1532
1533
1536
1536
1535
1537
1537
264
Asia: South East Asia
Start CHF
1530
Start CHF
P
1536
LAOS, 1961, King Sisavang-Vong Funeral, complete set of
four printer's proofs, in sepia, Very Fine. Only 4 printed. Scott
66-69. Michel 109-112 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1531
LAOS, Airmail, 1957, Smiling Buddha and Monks, collective de luxe proof sheetlet of three and the 24k in a single
sheet, imperforate and ungummed. Very scarce - only 4 exist.
Scott C27-30. Michel 70-73 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
P
1537
LAOS, 1963, Freedom From Hunger, complete set of four
printer's proofs, in sepia, Very Fine. Only four printed. Scott
81-84. Michel 128-131 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1532
H
H
LAOS, Airmail, 1957, Smiling Buddha and Monks, collective de luxe proof sheetlet of three and the 24k in a single
sheet, perforated and gummed. Very scarce. Scott C27-30.
Michel 70-73 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
LAOS, 1983, "1982" overprints on previous issues, complete set of 19 values, a scarce set in perfect quality. Michel
599/617 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1538
)
LAOS, Airmail, 1954, Accession of King Sisavang-Vong,
50pi die proof, hand-coloured and signed by the artist. On reverse blue crown. Very rare, Very Fine. Scott C13. Michel 42
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
LAOS, 1976 (Nov 8) registered express printed matter airmail cover to Germany, franked by manuscript surcharged
(Royaume obliterated in French and Lao in white tippex) 1975
Women's Year 100k. and 200k. and the miniature sheet all tied
by native "Sayaboury" c.d.s.'s in black, reverse with un-surcharged 1975 Minerals 100k. (4) similarly tied. Frankfurt and
Fulda cancels alongside. Scarce and unusual cover. SG
407,416,MS418 var (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1534
1539
1533
H
P
LAOS, 1976 (Nov 4) express airmail cover to Germany,
franked by Unesco 100k. and 200k. (two of each) both with
"Royaume de Laos" obliterated in gold paint; and July 1975 Religious Festival set of four similarly surcharged, all tied by
Outhoumphone c.d.s.'s. Reverse with Savannakhet cds. (11 /
11), Paris cds. (17 / 11) and Fulda arrival. As the Kip was revalued 1 to 20 (20 old Kip 1 New Kip) it was still not enough postage
and the express was deleted. Very rare cover. SG 420/425 var
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
LAOS, Airmail, 1956, 15k U.N., complete colour proof
sheet, with notations of the colour No. at bottom. Very scarce,
Very Fine. Scott C22. Michel 58 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1535
)
P
LAOS, Airmail, 1956, 30k U.N., two die proofs, each
hand-coloured and signed by the artist. Very scarce. Scott C23.
Michel 59 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1538
1539
265
Fifth Session
1542 (front)
1540
1543
1542 (back)
Ex 1545
Ex 1544
Ex 1544
1546
1547
1549
1550 (front)
266
1548
1550 (back)
Asia: South East Asia
Start CHF
1540
Start CHF
)
1546
LAOS, 1976 (July 30) registered airmail cover to Germany,
franked by manuscript surcharged (Royaume obliterated in
French and Lao in blue ink) 1969 Animals 30k., 1971 Orchids
80k. (2), 1975 New Year 350k. and Women's Year 200k. (2) all
tied by "Luang Prabang" cds.'s. German Reseal label at lower
left, a most unusual cover. SG 271,325,415,417 var. Michel
261,339,402,404 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1541
THAILAND, 1895, postal card from Hin Lap to Germany, 4a
card (H&G 3) cancelled by rare native cds (Type II) from Krung
Kao (Ayutthaya province), with Bangkok cds at left and
Bremerhaven arrival cancel, Very Fine, a rare commercial usage of this card (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1547
)
1548
)
H/m/)
1549
LAOS, 1978-1982, collection of stamps and covers, neatly
mounted on pages in one album, and well annotated (in German). Stamps include many sets both perf and imperf, also souvenir sheets, with much topical interest. The main value
however is in the numerous postally used covers (express and
registered) to Germany - in this period postally used examples
of these issues are very scarce! A good lot for the collector of
Asian material, generally F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1550
)
THAILAND, 1939 Unsealed envelope to Italy, franked with
Siam 3s green, prepaying the printed matter rate to Italy. Stamp
tied by bi-lingual RAJABURI cds., and front shows initial
PASSED / FOR / TRANSMISSION handstamp, then later
POSTAL COMMUNICATION / SUSPENDED marking, due to
ramifications of World War II, and an accompanying framed
RETOUR handstamp, both in purple ink. Reverse shows scarce
oval DEAD LETTER OFFICE / PENANG cds. of 24 August
1940. A remarkable printed matter item, showing scarce commercial use of the 3s stamp, and a scarce assortment of auxiliary markings. Scott 234 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 250 CHF.
150 CHF
P
THAILAND, 1999, 72nd Birthday of King Bhumibol, imperf
proof set, also souvenir sheet also imperforate with overlay
showing the perforation both unmounted mint. A unique pair.
Michel 1941/49 Block 124 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1545
)
THAILAND, 1913 cover to Germany, franked with pair 2s
brown-orange, two 3s green, and single 6s carmine (Sc
140,141,145), all tied by BANGKOK c.d.s.'s. Front shows superb engraving of the ORIENTAL HOTEL. A scarce and colorful
hotel cover. Scott 140,141,145 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Thailand
1544
)
THAILAND, 1904 picture post card to France, initially franked
on picture side with 1a green King Chulalongkorn issue (Sc 75),
tied by small CHANTABOURI cds. of 20.8.03. Card was short
paid and apparently held for five months before additional 3a
stamp (Sc 78) was added on address side and tied by large
CHANTABURI cds. of 25.1.04. Card was forwarded to France,
but still found to be underpaid by "3 ½" centimes as noted in
blue. Both Siamese and French "T" in triangle markings applied, plus pair 1c black and single 5c blue France postage due
stamps affixed in arrival in DOMPAIRE. Picture side also shows
unusual negative seal. A Very Fine and most unusual card.
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
LAOS, 1976 (Oct 30) registered airmail cover to Germany,
franked by manuscript surcharged (Royaume obliterated in
French and Lao in ink) 1969 Animals 15k., 1971 Orchids 80k.,
Animals 25k. and 1974 Transport 250k. (6, on reverse),
Marconi 200k. Apollo-Sojus 300k. all tied by "Luang Prabang"
cds.'s.
An
unusual
mixed
issue
cover.
SG
270,325,331,397,400. Michel 318,339,385,388,418 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1543
)
THAILAND, 1902 (Aug.) use of Siam 4atts postal card to
Portugal, prepaying the UPU rate to Portugal. Card cancelled
by native Bangkok cds., and front shows SINGAPORE transit,
LIGNE N maritime cds. of the French paquebot Annam, plus
PORTO CENTRAL arrival cds. A scarce card to an uncommon
destination (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
LAOS, 1976 (July 30) registered airmail cover to Germany,
franked by manuscript surcharged (Royaume obliterated in
French and Lao in blue ink) 1969 Animals 30k., 1971 Orchids
80k. (2), 1975 New Year 350k. and Women's Year 200k. (2) all
tied by "Luang Prabang" cds.'s. German Reseal label at lower
left, a most unusual cover. Michel 261,339,402,404.
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1542
)
1551
P
H
THAILAND, 1883-1992, dealer's stock of mint and used, well
organized, in 4 large stock books, beginning with No. 1 and continuing to recent issues, with singles, sets, part sets, commemoratives, souvenir sheets; quantities to about 10 each; value in
early issues, and the later souvenir sheets are very popular,
generally F.-V.F., careful inspection recommended. A great lot
for the Asian Area dealer. Michel €25,000 (29,820 CHF).
Est. 10,000 - 15,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
THAILAND, 1999, 72nd Birthday of King Bhumibol, imperf
proof set, also souvenir sheet also imperforate with overlay
showing the perforation, both unmounted mint. A unique pair.
Michel 1920/23 Block 121 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
267
Fifth Session
1552
H/m
THAILAND, 1883-1957, small dealer's stock of mint and
used, neatly arranged in one stockbook, with a useful selection
of early issues, and many interesting cancels. Quantities to
about 10 each, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1553
THAILAND, 1920's-1930's, accumulation of over 75 court
documents, in one box. These are large-size documents, written and / or printed entirely in Thai, each with one or more revenue stamp(s) attached and tied by red cancels, generally
concerning court fees or land transactions. Very mixed condition, some are torn at sides, others average Fine, inspection
definitely recommended. A useful lot for the very serious Thai or
revenue specialist.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1554
1554
)
THAI OCCUPATION OF MALAYA, 1944 use of 4c postal card
to Singapore, cancelled by KELANTAN cds., and showing
KOTA BAHRU and SYONANTO censor cachets. An Extremely
Fine and rare use of this card (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1555
Viet Nam (North)
1555
)
VIET NAM (NORTH), 1958-1964, 4 “Buu-Thiep” postal
cards from Hanoi to Saigon, each a somewhat different type.
Minor wear in places (these are postally used cards), F.-V.F.,
rarely seen and seldom offered (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Asia Collections
1556
)
ASIA, 1880's-1970's, accumulation of covers and cards,
250+, in one small box. Includes China, Manchukuo, Hong
Kong, Japan, Thailand; private and commercial correspondence, airmail, censored, provisionals and more. Nice range
with some better items, generally F.-V.F., inspection essential
(Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
Ex 1556
1557
m
ASIA, 1880's-1920's, small diverse accumulation, on stock
cards.Includes Chinese Local Post issues, C.I.P.on card, Hong
Kong Queen Victoria, Macao, Japanese Kobans and revenues,
and more. Disorganized but worth a look (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Ex 1557
268
Start CHF
1561
Sixth Session
BAHRAIN-England, 1940 cover, franked on reverse with India
overprinted 1938 ½a brown in two pairs and two blocks of four
with two pairs of 2a vermilion) all tied by BAHRAIN-PERSIAN
GULF cds.'s (Donaldson type 12). Unusual franking. SG 21,
17a (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 13:30 H
Middle East and Africa
1558
1562
)
BAHRAIN-USA, 1928 (March 6), cover to New York, 3a single franking, franked with India George V 1923 3a ultramarine
tied with Bahrain cds. Donaldson #5. On front senders advertising for Lincoln and Ford. 3a surface mail rate to the United
States. SG 200 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1560
)
BAHRAIN-USA, 1940 cover through the Horse Shoe Route,
endorsed "India-Auckland-SanFransico" franked on reverse
with India overprinted 1938-40 1a carmine (SG 23) and pair and
single 1r grey and red brown (SG 32) tied by
BAHRAIN-PERSIAN GULF (Donaldson type12) cds.'s. Scarce
and unusual cover with Reseal Censor at right in red on brown
tied by black triangular handstamp. SG 23, 30 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
HHr
BAHRAIN, 1935, King George V, 4a sage green, bottom corner margin block of 56 with gutter showing plate plugs and gutter pairs, o.g., never hinged, scarce unit so fresh, Very Fine. SG
19. Michel 19 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 400 CHF.
200 CHF
1559
)
1563
)
DUBAI (INDIAN POST OFFICES), 1944 (Sept 20th), airmail
Iranian language endorsed cover from Dubai to Bombay,
franked on reverse with India 1942½a purple and 1937 2a 6p
bright violet tied by DUBAI cds. (Donaldson 6) in black. Front
bears Fine strike of "DUBAI-DUE" half-round handstamp
(Donaldson 11) erased in manuscript as fully paid on reverse.
"opened By Examiner" Reseal Censor strip at left. A Fine and
scarce cover. SG 252,266. Michel 151,170 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
BAHRAIN-USA, 1940 (June 26), airmail cover, franked on reverse with total 21 ½a, 1938-41½a. red-brown, 1a. carmine, 1r.
grey & red-brown and 1935 4a. sage green all tied by "Bahrain
Air-Persian Gulf" cds.'s, and by framed "PASSED BY
CENSOR-BAHRAIN" in violet. Reseal "G.R. / OPENED BY
CENSOR / HONG KONG" at side and Victoria-Hong Kong transit cds. (July 4). A fresh and Fine cover with two scarce Censor
markings. SG 19,21,23,32. Michel 19,21,23,32 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1559
1560
1558
1561
1562
1563
269
Sixth Session
1564
1565
1568
1566
1569
1572
1570
1564
)
DUBAI (PAKISTANI POST OFFICES), 1948 (March 15), airmail cover to Bombay, franked on reverse with Pakistan 1947
½a purple and 2a vermillion tied by DUBAI-PERSIAN GULF
cds.'s (Donaldson #7) with Bombay arrival cds. alongside. Pakistan stamps were only available from early October 1947 until
March 31st 1948. Rare & Very Fine cover. SG Pak 2, 6 (Photo).
Est. 700 - 1,000 CHF.
700 CHF
(Donaldson #7). With Bombay 2. March 48 arrival cds. on reverse. Pakistan stamps were available between early October
1947 until March 31st 1948 only. Covers from this period with
the stamps on front are extremely rare. SG 2,6. Michel Pak 2, 6
(Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1566
1565
)
HH
EGYPT, 1956, Scout Jamboree souvenir sheets, perf and
imperf, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, only 1037 exist (Photo).
Est. 1,300 - 1,500 CHF.
1,300 CHF
DUBAI (PAKISTANI POST OFFICES), 1948 (Febr.), airmail
cover to Bombay, franked on front with Pakistan 1947 ½a purple and 2a vermilion tied by DUBAI-PERSIAN GULF cds.
270
Middle East and Africa
Start CHF
Start CHF
1568
Rare "Port Fuad" Overprint Blocks
)
EGYPT-Italy, 1867 (Apr 1) letter from Cairo to Carrara,
franked with Egypt 1pa for the local postage, cancelled by
"POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO", with Italy 60c.
added in transit at Alexandria, where "PIROSCAFI POSTALI
ITALIANI" also added; carried by Compagnia Adriatico
Orientale steamer to Brindisi, with Pistoia and arrival
backstamps, Very Fine, quite scarce, Enzo Diena 1985 certificate (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
EGITTO. 1867 Busta dal Cairo del 1º aprile 1867 per Carrara,
affrancata in partenza con francobollo di Egitto da 1piastra
per la tariffa locale annullato col timbro 'Poste Vice Reali
Egiziane / Cairo', e un 60c. d'Italia (S. T21) annullato in
transito ad Alessandria col bollo a punti '234', in tariffa primo
porto. Bollo in cartella 'Piroscafi Postali Italiani' apposto ad
Alessandria, viaggiata con un vapore della Compagnia
Adriatico Orientale e sbarcata in transito a Brindisi l'8 aprile.
Al verso bolli di transito di Pistoia del 9 e di arrivo del 10
aprile. Molto bella e non comune. Cert. Enzo Diena 1985.
1569
)
EGYPT-Saxony, 1869 cover, franked with pair 10p grey lilac
and single 2pi blue Sphinx and Pyramid issue, prepaying the
single weight letter rate to Saxony, via the Austrian Post.
Stamps tied by POSTE VICE REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO c.d.s.'s
and front shows Austrian "Franca" handstamp. Reverse bears
POST EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA transits AUSGABE arrival
marking. A very rare cover sent to a foreign destination, and
franked only with Egyptian stamps, with Muller and Knapp signatures. Scott 9, 14 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1570
)
EGYPT, 1872 cover, franked with 2pi yellow Boulac issue, tied
by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / MASSAWA origin cds. Front shows
V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / SUEZ transit, and reverse bears V.R.
POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO arrival. A Very Fine and scarce
cover form this Egyptian office. Scott 23 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1571
)
EGYPT, 1872 cover, bearing 2 Pia. pair tied with two different
V.R. Poste Egiziane cds.'s. The right stamp tied first with a perfect strike of V.R. P. E. Metelino 25. GEN. 1872, the left one was
canceled on arrival by V.R.E. Alessandria 31.Jan 1872 and
crossed out by pen cross. Unusual usage from the first month.
Michel 20.
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1572
1567
HHr
)
EGYPT-England, 1875 cover, franked with single 5pa brown
and pair 2pi yellow Sphinx and Pyramid issues (Sc 19a,23d),
prepaying single letter rate to England via the Brindisi route.
Stamps tied by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO c.d.s.'s, and front
shows black framed "PD" handstamp. Reverse bears transit
c.d.s.'s of the Egyptian and British Offices at ALEXANDRIA,
plus a NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE arrival cds. Scarce franking on
a rare pre-GPU cover. Scott 19a,23d (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
EGYPT, 1926, Port Fuad overprints complete, corner margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott 121-124
(Photo).
Est. 12,500 - 15,000 CHF.
12,500 CHF
Blocks of four are extremely rare and virtually non-existent,
because the set was sold to one set per person and only on
the day of issue. In the long queue formed at the post office
one person even lost his life.
271
Sixth Session
Start CHF
1573
)
EGYPT, 1875 Territorial PO. folded outer cover, side flaps
missing, to SMIRNE, franked with 1874 piastre red tied by
clear strike of "V.R.P.E. METELINO / 3 JUNE / "75" and showing
another strike above. Reverse bears strike of "V.R.P.E.
SMIRNE" cds. arrival. A scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1574
)
EGYPT-Russian Levant, 1884 (Sept 1) cover to Beirut,
franked by 1879 1pi rose pair tied by Alexandria cds., forwarded
via Port Said with cds. on reverse of following day; and manuscript notation on reverse 'Debarquer par erreur a Tripoli' with
scarce ROPIT-AGENT TRIPOLI cachet in green-(RARE) on reverse (Tchilinghirian 213) and sent on to Russian Post Office in
Beirut with cds. of same alongside. Extremely rare cover
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1573
1575
)
EGYPT-USA, 1914 registered parcel post form with declared value, and franked with four 5pi gray Official stamps of
the 1907 issue, plus 5m rose 1913 Official stamp, all tied by
CAIRO c.d.s.'s. Front shows orange "Deklarierter Wert / Valeur
declare" label, Cairo Registry label, and CHIASSO transit cds.,
while reverse bears ALEXANDRIA transit of the Egyptian P.O. A
rarely encountered parcel post from of exceptional quality, with
scarce high value franking. Scott O7, O8 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1574 (front)
1576
)
EGYPT, 1880's-1940's, accumulation of over 575 postal stationery items, in one box. Includes local usages and usages
abroad, many uprated with additional stamps, many different issues and periods, a few are unused - great variety here, generally F.-V.F., a useful lot for the Egyptian or postal stationery
specialist.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1574 (back)
1577
H
EGYPT, 1900's-1960's, massive accumulation of over 1300
covers or cards, in one large box. Immense variety of 20th
century issues, regulars, commemoratives, airmail, registered,
censored, issues of the Kingdom and of the Republic, mainly
private or commercial correspondence, a tremendous holding
of this area, generally F.-V.F., allow plenty of time to inspect.
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1575
1578
HHr
EGYPTIAN OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE, 1955, definitive
set complete, 1 pound with bottom tab showing "Palestine" in
Arabic, blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, scarce. SG
69/86. Michel 70/87 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1578
272
Middle East and Africa
Start CHF
1579
)
ETHIOPIA-Germany, 1904 use of 1g postal card,
precancelled with blue HARAR and carried to British Somaliland, where India 1 anna carmine with BRITISH /
SOMALILAND overprinted (SG 2) was applied for foreign postage and cancelled by barred circle "B" killer. Front ZAILA /
SOMALI COAST cds., BERBERA and ADEN transits, plus
Berlin arrival cds. A Very Fine card showing rare routing and exceptional use of the British Somaliland stamp (much rarer than
frankings with Indian stamps). SG 2 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1579
1580
)
ETHIOPIA-Germany, 1905 postcard, with multi-colored
printed advertisement, locally franked with 5c / m blue surcharge on bisect of ½g Menelik issue (Sc 54), tied by HARAR
cds. Foreign postage paid with Somali Coast 10c carmine and
red orange Mosque issue (Sc 38), tied by blue DJIBOUTI /
COTE FRAnse DES SOMALIS cds. Front shows MUENCHEN
arrival cds. A Very Fine and rare Ad card with combination
franking, including the Harar provisional bisect (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1580
1581
)
ETHIOPIA-Germany, 1907 cover via French Offices In
Egypt, bearing 1906 Provisional 20c / 1 Gu. Blue cancelled
6.11.07 Adis Abeba, paying internal postage, and 1903 25c.
PORT SAID issue paying external fee, tied by scarce "DIRRE
DAOUA----7.2.07 ABESSINIE" WITH Giessen arrival cds.
Probably routed via SUEZ----a RARE combination franking
with usage of Port Said issue (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 2,000 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1582
)
ETHIOPIA, 1919-63, 36 letters, with rare and interesting
frankings of the Independent Kingdom. Inspect.
Est. 500 - 1,000 CHF.
500 CHF
1583
1581
)
HATAY (FRENCH OCCUPATION)-Libya, 1939 cover, franked
with
Syria
4p
orange
overprinted
SANDJAK
/
D'ALEXANDRETTE (Sc 7), in combination with Hatay 1ku / 5ku
rose red (Sc 6), prepaying the single weight letter rate to Lybia.
Stamps tied by bi-lingual ALEXANDRETTE c.d.s.'s, and reverse shows TRIPOLI-LIBAN arrival cds. rare commercial
cover, showing mixed franking of Alexandrette and Hatay issue.
Scott 7,6 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1584
1583
)
HEJAZ, 1918 (May 5) military letter from the chief of the
Hejaz Mission to the Chief of the fieldpost office SP 600, on
official formular envelope, canceled by Fine strike of 1918 vignette "Le Chef de Mission" in small letters. Counter sign by the
Chief of the Mission Col. Bremond. The envelope was carried
by official courier. Very rare item form the short lived French
Mission in Hedjaz (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1584
273
Sixth Session
1588
1585
1587
1586
1589
Ex 1590
1594
1592
1593
1595
Ex 1597
Ex 1596
274
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Start CHF
1585
Start CHF
)
1592
HEJAZ (NEJD Administration), 1926 cover, franked with
overprinted 2pi Notarial and 1pi Railway Tax stamps, all tied by
native cds. Reverse bears ALEXANDRIA, DJEDDA, and
PORT-TAUFIQ transits. A rare cover, showing genuine use of
these stamps, and an important Saudi Arabian forerunner.
Scott 49,51 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1586
IRAQ (INDIAN POST OFFICES), 1907 (Nov. 21) registered
cover from Iraq to Muscat, franked on reverse with King Edward 2a violet and 2a6p blue tied with BAGDAD REG cds.'s.
Aside MUSCAT receiver with day, month year (Gunn 13a). On
front BAGDAD registration mark (Proud R6 used till 12 / 06). Triple weight cover 2a6p postage and 2a registration fee. Scarce
cover (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HH
IRAN, 1958, Shah, 50d brown and olive, center inverted,
o.g., never hinged, natural gum irregularity, penciled position
("72") on back, Very Fine, only 100 printed (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1587
1593
)
1594
)
1595
)
1596
H
ISRAEL, 1948, First Coins, 250m-1000m high values, with
full tabs, o.g., hinged, well centered and fresh, Very Fine. Bale
7-9. Scott 7-9 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
IRAN, 1890's-1980's, accumulation of over 180 covers or
cards, in one box, with main value in a series of clean and attractive covers from about 1914 to 1930 (mainly local usages);
there are also a few later, some usages abroad, commercial,
even a couple Islamic Republic, generally F.-V.F., a nice lot for
the Iranian specialist (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1591
H)
IRAQ (BRITISH OCCUPATION), 1922 overprinted Turkey
registed postal stationery entire, 1pa deep brown, large size
(290x148mm). Some traces of toning but an extremely rare item
of stationery (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
IRAN-Switzerland, 1897 registered reply paid postal card
from Daulat-Abad, 4c + 4c double card uprated by 1c + 2c +
10c (outbound) and 1c (return), DAULAT-ABAD postmarks (in
Kerman province), F.-V.F., a rare cancel and a nice franking
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1590
)
IRAQ (BRITISH OCCUPATION), 1922 (Jan 30) registered
cover to London, franked on reverse with ½a on 10paras and
vertical strips of 4 and 3 plus single 1a on 20paras all tied by
LOWER BAGDHAD-REG cds.'s. On front Registration label
hand stamped in pink "SUB LOWER BAGDAD". Scarce double
rate cover from this Sub office. SG 2,3. Michel 2,3 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
IRAN-Germany, 1894 registered cover, franked with 2ch
brown, 5ch blue, and 14ch orange Lion issue of 1891, prepaying the ordinary letter rate plus Registry fee to Germany, and all
tied by blue oval TEHERAN cds. Front shows oval "R"
handstamp, while reverse bears embossed blue seal of the
'German Imperial Legation in Persia', plus WURZEN (Sachsen)
arrival cds. A rare and colorful commercial use of these stamps
on a Very Fine Registered cover. Scott 82, 83, 86 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1589
)
IRAQ (BRITISH OCCUPATION), 1922 registered mixed
franking cover, franked on reverse with Mesopotamia 1a /
20pa red and two 2 ½a / 1pi blue IRAQ surcharged issue (Sc
N30,N32), plus India 1a red and pair 3a brown orange George
V issue (Sc 82,86), all tied by BUSRAH / REGD date stamps.
Front shows BASRAH Registry label, and reverse bears
BOMBAY arrival date stamps. A very scarce combination cover
from the British Occupation of Iraq (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
IRAN-USA, 1888 registered letter, franked on reverse with
two 1c Lions and 10c and OFFICIEL 6 / 10 Shah issues, prepaying the UPU letter rate plus Registry fee to the United States,
and all tied by URMIA c.d.s.'s. Front shows unrecorded negative seal, while reverse bears NEW YORK / REG.DIV. transit
and magenta PHILADELPHIA arrival cds. Very rare franking on
a Fine and unusual Registered cover. Scott 60, 63, 71 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1588
)
1597
HH
ISRAEL, 1948-1974, mint tab collection, nearly complete
for the period, in one hingeless album. All the key sets are
here: 1948 First Coins, 1948 New Year, 1949 TABUL souvenir
sheet, 1950 First Airmail, 1955 Menorah. First Postage Dues
are without tabs and there are a few sets missing in the 1950's,
otherwise complete. Spot check shows mint never hinged
throughout including the key pieces, generally F.-V.F., a perfect
lot for the serious collector, with the collecting work already
done for him (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
)
IRAN, 1922-1999, 140 covers, in one stock book. Abut half are
commercial correspondence (mainly going abroad), 1920's to
about 1960; remainder are mainly later FDC's and a few Islamic
Republic items. Great variety, generally F.-V.F. or better.
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
275
Sixth Session
1600
1599
1601
1602
1603
1602 (enlarged)
1604
1605
1606
1609
276
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Start CHF
Start CHF
1604
)
KUWAIT, 1941 (Sept. 2) airmail cover to Bombay, franked by
India 1937 3p slate and marginal pair of 1a carmine tied by rare
EXPERIMENTAL P.O.-K79 cds.'s (Donaldson #10), with Reseal Censor at right tied by triangular cachet and arrival cds.
Rare and very appealing cover. SG 247, 250 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1598
H
1605
JORDAN AND PALESTINE, 1918-1959, small selection of
better sets and singles, in one stock book. Mainly Jordan but
some nice early Palestine also, mostly complete sets, up to 4
each, note several better early Palestine and Jordan with catalog values to £1500 and with certificates (including Jordan S.G.
54 and 103A, 1923 1m gold overprint and 1p black overprint),
also some nice later UAR Occupation of Palestine. A clean lot,
generally F.-V.F., perfect for the British Empire dealer looking for
quality stock. Michel €18,000 (21,470 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 7,000 - 9,000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
1599
KUWAIT, 1942 (Oct 16), censored cover from Kuwait to India, from Mohamed Bin Bahar, Kuwait (IRAQ. Endorsed Arabic
language, Censored cover to Bombay franked on reverse with
India 1937 3p slate in two strips of three and single 1a carmine.
All tied by KUWAIT-PERSIAN GULF cds.'s, Donaldson
#12-KIC 22. Reseal Censor at side tied by "Passed-DH / 30"
Censor. A Fine cover. SG 247, 250. Michel 146, 149 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
1606
HH
H
KUWAIT, 2004, 50th Anniversary of Kuwait Airlines, imperf
miniature sheet, only on sale a short time before the sales
were stopped. Only 197 examples were sold. SG MS 1813 var.
Michel Block 14 B (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1601
1607
H
1608
H
LEBANON, 1924-1945, attractive mint collection, in one
hingeless album. Apparently complete for the period with souvenir sheets, airmail and postage dues, all fresh and clean, o.g.,
mostly lightly hinged, generally F.-V.F. Michel €3,000+ (3,580
CHF).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
H
KUWAIT, Airmail, 1933-34, Biplane and King George V,
2a-6a complete, 3a Error, with variety "white dot under O of
postage", full o.g., F.-V.F., very scarce, 4a with BPA certificate.
SG 31/34. Michel 27/30 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1609
1603
H
LEBANON AND SYRIA, 1919-1959, mint collections, neatly
hinged in one Yvert album. Includes Lebanon 1924-1959, Syria
1919-1958 and Lattakia 1931-1933; over 90% complete for the
period, with considerable value in the early overprint issues,
and with a nice run of later issues including souvenir sheets.
Very clean and fresh throughout, generally Very Fine, a lovely
lot for the French Area collector.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
KUWAIT, 2004, 50th Anniversary of Kuwait Airlines, perforated miniature sheet, only a short time on sale before the
sales were stopped. Only 197 examples in total were sold. Perforated examples are very rare. SG MS 1813. Michel Block 14 A
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1602
)
KUWAIT, 1946 (April 8), airmail cover to Bombay, franked on
reverse with with vertical pair King George VI 1a carmine and
India Victory 9 pies green all tied by Kuwait wavy lined cds.
Bombay arrival 23. April 1945. The 9p was issued one month
later and was really used. Only few covers known. The Victory
issue used in Kuwait belongs to rarities of Gulf Philately. SG 278
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 2,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
JORDANIAN OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE, 1949, UPU
complete set with double overprint inverted, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine. The 20 and 50 Mil not listed by SG. SG
P30a,31b,32a,33b. Michel 17/21 var (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1600
)
Hr
LIBERIA, Air Post, 1936, handstamped in brown lake ""Six
Cents" on 2c violet, bottom sheet margin block of 6, top middle
stamp with "six cents" inverted, o.g., stamps adhered to backing
as always, overall toning, otherwise Fine and extremely rare
multiple, signed Roger Calves, with his 1989 certificate. Yvert
6E (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
)
KUWAIT, 1929 (Dec 2) airmail cover to Bombay, franked on
reverse with 1923-24 First Issue ½a. emerald and 3a. ultramarine with 1929 1a. chocolate tied by bilingual double ring "Kuwait" cds.'s (KIC 08). Slight opening tear to flap but a scarce
cover. SG 1,7,17 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
277
Sixth Session
1610
1611
1612
1615
1616
1618
1619
1620
1617
1621
278
1622
Middle East and Africa
Start CHF
1610
Start CHF
)
1616
LIBERIA-Germany, 1894 cover from the Schultze correspondence to Hamburg, bearing a vertical pair of the 10pfg.
rose red, tied by 3 strikes of the scarce boxed "Aus West-Africa /
Mit Hamburger Dampfer", showing TPO transit, and Hamburg
arrival cds.-11 / 94. A very scarce usage. Michel 47 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1611
NEJD-Egypt, 1926 cover, franked on reverse with 1pi and 2 pi
Hejaz Railway Tax stamps with Nejidi Sultanate Post overprints,
all tied by native cancel, with purple bi-lingual DJEDDA cds.
alongside. Reverse also shows bi-lingual PORT-TAUFIQ transit and CAIRO machine cancel of the GRANDE EXPOSITION /
AGRICOLE ET INDUSTRIELLE. A very rare franking on a most
unusual cover. Scott 51, 52 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
1617
LIBERIA, Air Post, 1936, surcharges set of three, used on
flown cover from Harper (28.II) to Monrovia, Fine. Scott C1-3;
$825 off cover (760 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
1612
)
1618
1619
)
H
OMAN, 1998, Tourism in Oman, imperforate, complete sheet
of 50, o.g. (stuck on paper), Very Fine. Scott 403. SG 475a.
Michel 436/41 Zsdr. (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 2,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Unique. A Great Rarity of Oman Philately. Only 1 sheet
recorded.
1620
)
OMAN (INDIAN POST OFFICES), 1896 (Dec. 10) cover from
Muscat to Zanzibar, Muscat squared circle on cover to Zanzibar, 1896 Dec 10. Large part cover trimmed at right, used to
Zanzibar franked by India 1892 2s 6p yellow green tied by
MUSCAT squared circle cds. (Donaldson #9) with Zanzibar arrival alongside. Scarce. SG 103 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
H
LIBYA, 1954-1969, dealer's stock of issues of the Kingdom,
in one bulging stock book, with singles, sets, part sheets, full
sheets, souvenir sheets, commemoratives in quantity, much
topical interest (especially for the collector of camels or oil wells
on stamps); no Qaddhafi in this one; heavy duplication; mostly
mint never hinged but there are a few first day cancels, generally F.-V.F. Sassone €5,800+ (6,920 CHF).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1615
HHr
OMAN, 1971-72, Provisionals, 5 B on 3 B, 25B on 40 B and
25B on 1R, with bilingual overprint SULTANATE OF OMAN,
sheet margin blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged. SG 138,144/45.
Michel A138,A140,B140 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
LIBYA, 1860's-1918, large collection of covers, stamps and
documents of the Ottoman Empire era, on pages in one large
album. Includes hundreds of Turkish stamps used in Libya (on
and off cover), with many different town cancels, also telegrams, court documents, stampless letters, official seals, letter
bills, registry receipts and more. A few small faults but mainly
Fine or Fine to Very Fine, close inspection needed to fully appreciate, there is a wealth of material here for the Middle East
specialist.
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1614
HH
OMAN, 1995, 25th National Day, 50b and 100b, se-tenant,
gutter pair showing the 50 Baisa and 100 Baisa together in one
sheet. The pair comes from a uncut sheet, folded in center of
gutter margin. Only one sheet with 5 strip sets was found. SG
438/39. Michel 400/01 ZW (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
LIBERIA, Air Post, 1936, surcharges set of three, used on
two first flight (28.11) covers from Monrovia to Harper, Cape
Palmas, filing folds away from the stamps, F.-V.F., with
Holcombe certificate. Scott C1-3; $825 off cover (760 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
1613
)
1621
)
OMAN, 1910 (Sept 11) incoming cover from Bet, Bombay,
India to Muscat, franked on reverse with India 1902 3p. grey
pair tied by "B" in bars obliterator. Bet cds. at right and Muscat
arrival (Sept 19) alongside, Donaldson Type 10. SG 119. Michel
119 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
)
MOROCCO-Netherlands, 1897 use of Mazagan/Marrakesh
10c postal card via Gibraltar, cancelled by bi-lingual
MAZAGAN cds. Foreign postage paid with 10c carmine Gibraltar issue, tied by TANGIER / A26 duplex. Front shows
ROTTERDAM arrival cds. A Very Fine and scarce card. SG
Z142 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1622
)
OMAN, 1922 (Aug 2) incoming cover from Mwanza,
Tanganyika to Muscat, franked on reverse with Tanganyika
GEA 10c. orange tied by Mwanza cds. Kisumu / Kenya transit
(Aug 6) and Muscat arrival cds. (Sept 9), Donaldson Type 10A,
all on reverse. Address panel torn but a scarce cover (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
279
Sixth Session
1623
1624
1625
1626
1627
1628
1632
1629
1631
1633
1634
1635
1636
1637
1638
280
Middle East and Africa
Start CHF
1623
Start CHF
)
1631
OMAN, 1929 (May 30) incoming cover from Singapore to
Muscat, franked by Straits Settlements 6c. carmine, reverse
with Fine strike of Muscat cds. of arrival (June 19), Donaldson
Type 14 (Photo).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
1624
TURKEY 1935, Suffragette Congress issue, corner margin
blocks of 4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 985-999
€5,200 (6,200 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1632
)
)
PALESTINE-Germany, 1895 registered cover from Nazareth, franked on reverse with Turkey 2pi brown orange, tied by
blue bi-lingual NASIRE cds. Front shows framed U.P.U. /
TURQUIE Registration cachet and CONSTANTINOPLE transit, while reverse bears MUNCHEN transit and AUGSBURG arrival c.d.s.'s. A rare Registered cover from this Turkish Office.
Scott 98 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1626
1633
)
1634
)
1635
)
1636
)
TURKEY, 1863-64 cover, franked by 2pi black on greenish blue
and 1pi black on violet grey tied by battal handstamp in black.
Extremely scarce issue on letter and a Fine combination,
signed Calves. Scott 2a, 4 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1637
)
)
TURKEY, 1863 entire letter sent to NIGDE, franked with Very
Fine Tughra 5 piastre black / rose tied by by grids, signed
Calves. Scott 5 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
PALESTINE, 1919 (12 Oct.) envelope to Raayak, Syria, bring
E.E.F. 2pi. olive diagonal bisect, cancelled by 'F.P.O. No. 329'
c.d.s., Fine and scarce. SG 11a (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1630
)
TURKEY, 1863-64 cover, franked with two Very Fine examples
of the 1863 20pa black on thin yellow paper tied by black battal
handstamp for 1pi rate. Scarce issue on letter. Quality! Scott 1.
SG 1 (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
PALESTINE-Germany, 1915 (Sept 19) registered usage of
Turkey 20pa scarlet stationery envelope to Frankfurt,
up-rated with 1914 10pa green pair and 1pi blue tied by bold
bi-lingual JERUSALEM cds."s in black. Black Turkish censor
marking and violet German Censor each tying stamps to cover.
Scarce and attractive registered usage. Scott 258, 260 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1629
)
TURKEY, 1859 cover show ing scarce "Vice Consulat de
France/Gallipoli" handstamp in blue, apparently use to denote free franking privilege on this letter to Constantinople.
Front also shows rare oval AGENZA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO
/ GALLIPOLI cachet in blue. A Very Fine and unusual cover
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
PALESTINE, 1914 registered use of Turkey 20 para postal
stationery envelope, uprated with 1 ½pi, 1 3 / 4pi, and 2pi
Views of Constantinople issue (Sc 261-263), all tied by bi-lingual JERUSALEM c.d.s.'s. Front shows Turkish "R" Registration handstamp, and reverse bears HILDESHEIM arrival cds. A
rare and colorful Registered cover from pre-Palestine Mandate
period (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1628
)
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 cds
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
PALESTINE-Germany, 1906 postcard, bearing 20 para (1905
issue) canceled by "JAFFA - JEROUSALEM" c.d.s. with another strike adjacent (Streichele 53 / 06) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1627
)
TURKEY-USA, 1841 (June) letter from the French Levant,
sent to an agent in France, via Malata, then forwarded by sailing
ship to the United States. Front shows CONSTANTINOPLE /
(TURQUIE) departure cds., PURIFIE AU LAZARET / MALTE
cachet (with disinfection slits), red BUREAUX MARITIME /
(HAVRE) transit, red 'P.P.' handstamp, plus manuscript '6' cents
postage due required upon delivery in New York. A scarce early
transatlantic cover from the French Levant (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
PALESTINE -USA, 1824 Missionary letter from Mount Calvary, sent by private ship to the United States. Front shows red
SHIP handstamp and red BOSTON arrival cds., plus manuscript "32" cent postage due marking. An early and scarce
transatlantic cover from this region, with interesting contents
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1625
HHr
1638
HHr
)
TURKEY, 1864 registered entire letter sent to Constantinople, franked with Tughra 1+2 piastre both tied v.f. "Batal" cancellation, Very Fine. Scott 2, 4 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
QATAR, 1970-72, 2 different complete sets in full sheets of
25 each, including 1970 Education Day and 1972 definitive series, Very Fine. Michel 150-155, 274-287 €4,500 (5,370 CHF).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
281
Sixth Session
1639
1640
1641
1643
1642
1644
1645 (front)
Ex 1647
1645 (back)
Ex 1648
282
Middle East and Africa
Start CHF
1639
Start CHF
)
1646
TURKEY-Malta, 1868 Ship Mail entire letter, showing extremely rare strike of framed Valsamachy and Co / steam ship
agents / and ship brokers / Constantinople in greenish blue,
very rare (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1640
TURKEY, 1870's-1950's, accumulation of over 175 covers
or cards, in one box. Nice range from later Ottoman Empire
through early Republic, including stampless, Tughra issues,
censored, airmail, registered; most are going abroad (Europe or
U.S.A); excellent variety, generally F.-V.F., a nice dealer's lot of
generally €10-€40 retail covers.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
)
TURKEY, 1869 registered cover from Diyarbekir to
Stamboul, showing postage collected on arrival with 1pi yellow,
2pi red brown, two 5pi blue, and single 20pa postage due Duloz
issue (Sc 23,24,J21), all tied by native cancels. A very rare Registered cover of exceptional quality, with beautiful franking.
Scott 23,24,J21 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1641
1647
)
)
TURKEY, ca 1880 registered double weight cover to
Sarajevo, Bosnia, franked with single 1pi yellow, three 5pi blue
(pin perf), and single 2pi postage due (pin perf) Duloz issue (Sc
32,40,J33), all tied by Dersaadet native triangular cancels. A
very rare Registered cover with mixed issue, three color franking. Scott 32,40,J33 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
1643
1648
)
1649
HH
TURKEY, 1957-1971, small collection of errors, including
1957 German President's Visit with double impression of brown
(block of 20); 1967 60k Airplane, missing red color (150 in sheet
and part sheet, catalogs €50 each); 1970 Education Year, inverted color, imperf (sheet of 100, catalog €50 each) and normal
print, imperf (sheet of 50); 1970 Ankara '70, imperf (part sheet of
25); and 1971 Anti-Discrimination Year, black and red color
missing (sheet of 50). All in excellent condition, o.g., never
hinged, Very Fine, interesting and striking modern errors.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
TURKEY, 1887 Ship Mail envelope (with enclosure) to
Chios, bearing Ottoman 20pa. canceled by large oval h.s. of
the Kudonia "Steam Navigation Foscolo Mango & Co." Agency
in violet, Very Fine and a splendid example front only this rare
cachet, Ex Lascarides (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1645
H/m
TURKEY, 1898-2000, extensive mainly mint collection, in
two large stock books, plus a small mint sheet file, with spradic
used from the Ottoman period, mainly mint and apparently complete from the late 1930's. Better includes the complete 1935
Women's Congress issue (hinged). Nice quality throughout,
generally F.-V.F., a nice introduction to this area. Michel approximately €3,000 (3,580 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
TURKEY, 1883 registered cover from Yozgat to Stampboul,
franked on reverse with 1pi yellow, 2pi pale salmon, and 5pi
blue Duloz issues, all tied by blue native cancels. A very rare
Registered cover of exceptional quality, with beautiful mixed issue, three color franking. Scott 24, 44, 65 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1644
)
TURKEY, 1892-1920, exhibition collection of postal stationery, neatly mounted on annotated pages. Includes 82 items,
mostly postal cards but also a few stamped envelopes, all but 2
used (6 unaddressed with first day or favor cancels, others are
postally used); also 10 cut squares. The collection focuses on
the postal history of Thrace (then a part of the Ottoman Empire),
with particular attention to the Balkan War period (1911-1913),
including an interesting section of the unusual postal stationery
material of the short-lived “Provisional Independent Government of Western Thrace”, as well as examples of the Bulgarian
occupation of parts of the area during the Balkan War. There is a
wide variety of destinations: domestic Turkish, Greek, other Europe, and some items have additional stamp frankings. Condition is mostly excellent, generally Very Fine. A marvelous lot of
this little-known and unusual area of philately, with many rare
items (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
TURKEY, 1870 cover to Broussa, franked with 10pa violet,
20pa green, 1pi yellow, and 5pi blue Duloz issue, all tied by native rectangular cancels, with STAMBOUL cds. alongside. A
beautiful mixed perf. issue, four color franking of excellent quality. Scott 20, 21, 24, 30 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
1642
)
)
TURKEY-USA, 1893 mixed franking cover, franked on reverse with Turkey 1pi Tughra issue (Sc 97), prepaying the UPU
letter rate to the United States. Stamp tied by native MOUCHE
cancel, and reverse shows CONSTANTINOPLE transit,
BOSTON arrival, and MADISON WIS, cds. applied on redirection. Front bears CONSTANTINOPLE-GALATA transit, plus 2c
Columbian issue (Sc 231) applied at Boston when letter was
forwarded to Wisconsin. A rare combination cover from this remote area of Turkey, near the Persian border (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1650
)
MIDDLE EAST, 1930-1942, 100 covers, in one stockbook.
Mainly Jordan and Palestine, also some Lebanon, Syria, Iraq
and Egypt. All postally used, with a nice variety of frankings, a
few domestic usages but most are to foreign destinations, including Europe and USA. An interesting selection of scarcer
items, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
283
Sixth Session
Baltic States
Eastern Europe
1658
CENTRAL LITHUANIA-Austria, 1920 registered cover,
franked with 6m / 50sk green surcharged issue. Stamps tied by
WILNO cds., with additional strike alongside. Front shows purple Wilno Registry cachet, while reverse bears WIEN arrival
cds., plus additional WILNO cds. applied when letter was returned to sender. Accompanying Klein certificate notes only 17
letters known bearing stamps from this issue. A very rare and
exceptional cover. Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Albania
1651
s
ALBANIA, 1913, 10pi dull red, used on piece, usual centering,
Fine, with 1992 Raybaudi certificate. Michel 11; €4,800 (5,720
CHF). Scott 11 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1652
H
1659
ALBANIA, 1913, 10pa blue green, with additional red overprint, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, signed Rommerskirchen,
Diena etc., with 2003 Bernard Behr certificate. Michel 12; €850
(1,010 CHF). Scott 13A (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1653
H
1660
HH
LITHUANIA, 1932, Children's Welfare regular issues complete, complete sheets of 50, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel
332-339A; €1,500 (1,790 CHF).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
HH
ALBANIA, 1928, First Flight Valona-Brindisi complete, “R”
instead of “P” varieties, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with
2006 Sorani certificate. Michel 210-216 vars.; €2,250 (2,680
CHF). Scott C15-C21 vars. (Photo).
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1655
)
CENTRAL LITHUANIA, 1921 registered cover with a declared value of 2000 Mk, franked with block of four 4m / 10sk
brick-red surcharged issue, plus pair 10m General Zeligowski
issue on reverse, all tied by WILNO c.d.s.'s. Letter addressed to
HEL, but returned when addressee could not be found. Front
shows violet framed Vilno Registry cachet, and reverse bears
fancy wax seal of the Post and Telegraph Agency at Wilno. A
Very Fine and rare Registered letter from the Polish occupation
period, with 1997 Mikulski certificate. Michel 5a, 19 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
ALBANIA, 1913, 10pa on 20pa carmine rose, violet instead
of black handstamp, o.g., hinge remnant, corner perf. crease,
otherwise Fine and very rare stamp, signed Prindushi, Herbert
Bloch, with 1984 Friedl Expert Committee certificate. Catalogue
value for the black handstamp. Michel 16 var.; €2,750 (3,280
CHF). Scott 19 (Photo).
Est. 450 - 600 CHF.
450 CHF
1654
)
)
ALBANIA, 1915, cover sent from Durazzo to Austria,
franked with 10 para, green strip of four Tarabosch issue all tied
by Ottoman bi-lingual Durazzo c.d.s. alongside to Hinterbruhl
arrival. Rare commercial usage of this issue (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1656
H/m
ALBANIA, 1913-1950, mint and used collection, hinged on
album pages, perhaps 75% complete for the period including
airmail, postage dues and some World War II occupations, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 600 - 800 CHF.
600 CHF
1657
1661
H
)
BALTIC STATES, 1920-1940, pow erful cover accumulation,
325+ covers and cards in one box. Includes airmails, registered, postal stationery, provisionals, advertising, censored,
postage dues, parcel cards and collateral material; with a wide
variety of frankings and destinations including many going
abroad. Attractive items, generally F.-V.F., a great postal history
lot, with many items retailing for €20-€300. Inspect carefully to
fully appreciate (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
ALBANIA, 1914-65, 280 letters, cards or cover fronts, in
three stock books, covering the period from Albanian Independence through the Italian Occupation to modern, with better cancels, interesting frankings and usages. An exceptional postal
history lot, worth close examination.
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
284
Eastern Europe: Albania - Baltic States
Start CHF
1651
1652
1653
1654
1662
1655
1658
1659 (front)
1659 (back)
)
BALTIC STATES, 1920-1940, 67 covers or cards, in one stock book, mainly private or commercial correspondence going abroad,
with many airmail, includes 5 interesting Estonia usages on 1920's German-language newspapers going to Italy. Nice variety, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
285
Sixth Session
1665
Bulgaria
)
BULGARIA, 1868-75, Ottoman Occupation, Duloz issues
used in Bulgaria, two exhibition pages with 12 good strikes
written up according to Coles and Walker, with Chirpan,
Roustchouk, Tornova, Nova Zagora, Filibe, Osmanpazari,
Loftcha, Shumna, Varna and Zagra, also a cover from Shumna,
franked with two different adhesives, with transit and arrival
postmarks on back (Photo).
Est. 650 - 800 CHF.
650 CHF
1666
)
BULGARIA-Russia, 1886, registered cover from Sofia to St.
Petersburg, franked with 1879 1f black & red + 1882 25s blue
and pale blue Lion issues, St. Petersburg backstamp, Very
Fine, a very rare and attractive mixed issue franking. Yvert 5, 18
(Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1667
1663
)
BULGARIA-Turkey, 1904 cover to Constantinople, franked
with 25s Tsar Ferdinand issue, prepaying the UPU letter rate to
Turkey. Stamp tied by rare oval cds. of the Bulgarian Merchant
Steamship Company in blue, and reverse shows
CONSTANTINOPLE arrival cds. of the Austrian P.O. A very attractive and rare cover. Scott 63 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HHr
BULGARIA, 1882, 3s orange and yellow, background inverted, the unique block of 4, o.g., never hinged, re-joined (in
places) vertically and horizontally, Very Fine, each stamp with a
handstamped guarantee mark, also pencil signed at lower left,
with 1960 R.V. Karaivanoff and 2002 Alex Rendon certificates.
A showpiece of Bulgarian and International philately. Michel 14
K. Scott 12a. Yvert 14a (Photo).
Est. 16,000 - 20,000 CHF.
16,000 CHF
1668
)
BULGARIA, 1889-1917, interesting cover group, 33 covers
or cards. Includes mainly domestic usages but also two to Austria and several to various points in the Russian Empire. Note
also several travelling post offices, illustrated covers or cards,
usage on newspaper, and numerous soldier's cards from the
First World War. Attractive items, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1669
)
BULGARIA: EASTERN RUMELIA, 1881, 20pa black & red,
two singles tied on a “South Bulgaria” newspaper of June 1883,
F.-V.F., interesting and scarce usage. Michel 8 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Czechoslovakia
1670
s
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, Provisional overprint on Austria
2 kr blue, 25x30mm, tied on piece by neat cds, Very Fine,
signed Gilbert, Moos. Michel 51 I; €4,000 (4,770 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1664
Hr
1671
BULGARIA, 1925, 15s black and buff, error of color, the
unique block of 4, o.g., re-joined vertically and horizontally,
each stamp with a handstamped guarantee mark, with 2002
Alex Rendon certificate. A showpiece of Bulgarian philately.
Michel 187a. Scott 193a (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
m
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, Provisional overprint on Austria
3Kr, size 25x 30mm, used, Very Fine, signed Mahr. Michel 52 I;
€1,000 (1,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
286
Eastern Europe: Bulgaria - Czechoslovakia
Start CHF
Start CHF
1666
1666
1667
1670
1665
1669
1671
1672
1672
1673
s
1674
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, Provisional overprint inverted
on Austria 6h. postage due stamp, used on piece, Mikulski cert,
very few recorded of this variety. Michel 76 K (unlisted). CPZ
67-1 (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1673
1674
1675
H
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, Provisional overprint on Hungary 70f red brown and green, o.g., lightly hinged, well centered, Very Fine, signed Tribuna, Leseticky, Herbert Bloch etc.,
with 1981 Friedl Expert Committee certificate, only 150 issued.
Michel 110; €2,200 (2,620 CHF). Scott B70 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
HH
1675
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, Provisional overprint on Hungary 1f, o.g., never hinged (light gum crease), fresh, F.-V.F.,
signed, with 1986 E. Diena certificate. Michel 104 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
s
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1919, Provisional overprint on Hungarian 5f. black & green postage due issue, with overprint
plate G type II, used on piece, Very Fine, Mikulski cert, a rare
stamp of which 200 were issued. Michel 147; €1,400 (1,670
CHF). CPZ 130 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
287
Sixth Session
1676
HH
Extremely Rare Inverted Center
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1934, National Anthem complete, miniature sheets of 15, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel
330x-331x.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1677
m
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1934, National Anthem complete, miniature sheets of 15, neat cancels, Very Fine. Michel 330x-331x
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1678
m
CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND RELATED AREAS, 1918-2000, attractive used collection, neatly arranged in 2 stockbooks,
from early issues through modern including some Czech Republic and Slovakia; note better early items including many
1919 overprints (several on piece), numerous souvenir sheets
and miniature sheets, plate and perf varieties, interesting cancels (some CTO). Occasional minor duplication, generally
F.-V.F., a nice lot for the serious Czech collector (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1679
1684
HUNGARY, 1921, Madonna and Child, 5,000k dark green
and pale blue, center inverted, full clean original gum, lightly
hinged, very well centered and fresh, Very Fine, with 2004 Philatelic Foundation certificate. Michel 379 I. Scott 386a (Photo).
Est. 16,000 - 20,000 CHF.
16,000 CHF
HH
CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 1945-2000, beautiful mostly mint collection, housed in 3 stock books, with hundreds of individual
stamps and sets in one book, plus two books of miniature
sheets and souvenir sheets. Only a few used, mint appear to be
all never hinged, generally F.-V.F., much topical interest here.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1680
H
This is by far one of the premier Inverted Centers of 20th
century Europe; less than 100 examples reported (used and
unused), with at least 38 of these are tied up in museums,
others with quality problems, leaving very few opportunities for
a collector to obtain one of these beautiful rarities.
H
CZECHOSLOVAK LEGION POST IN SIBERIA, 1920 issue of
Provisional overprint, 2K to 1R, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine.
Yvert 6-14 €540 (640 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
Hungary
1681
HH/Hr
HUNGARY, 1872 (Engraved), official reprints on watermarked paper, perf. 11 ½, also Newspaper stamp, blocks of 4,
o.g., hinged at top, never hinged at bottom, 2kr with perf. separations, F.-V.F. (footnote in Scott's). Michel 1 R-7 R. Scott
7-12P2R (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1682
1685
Pr
HUNGARY, 1938, "Hazateres 1938", 70f brown, greenish,
red overprint omitted, o.g., never hinged and post office fresh,
Very Fine example of this Hungarian rarity, with 2001 BPA certificate, only 100 printed, only 15 or so unused examples stated to
exist (not issued without the overprint). Michel 592 I. Scott 536a
(Photo).
Est. 8,500 - 10,000 CHF.
8,500 CHF
HUNGARY, 1872 (Engraved), imperforate plate proofs on
coarse white paper, prepared for the UPU in 1878, complete
set in blocks of 4, also perforated and gummed singles of 5kr
gray black, perf. 11 ½ and 5kr bluish black perf. 9 ½, F.-V.F.
Michel 1-6. Scott 7-12P (Photo).
Est. 650 - 1,000 CHF.
650 CHF
1683
HH
Hr
HUNGARY, 1871, Franz Josef, 3kr green, block of 4, o.g.,
small hinge remnant, fresh, Very Fine, with 2011 Raybaudi certificate. Michel 9a (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
288
Eastern Europe: Czechoslovakia - Hungary
Start CHF
Start CHF
1682
1677
1681
Ex 1680
1683
Ex 1678
1687 (front)
1686
1686
1687 (back)
H
1687
HUNGARY, Postage Due, 1920, 2f green and black, numeral
(center) inverted, usual centering, exceptionally fresh, a Fine
example of this rarity. Michel 52 I. Scott J65a (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
HUNGARY, 1871 registered use of Hungarian 5kr postal
stationary envelope, uprated with two Austria 5kr Franz Josef
issue on reverse to pay the Registration fee, and all tied by
DEBRECZEN c.d.s.'s. Front shows AJANLOTT handstamp,
and reverse bears EPERJES arrival cds. A rare mixed franking
cover, with 2007 Ferchenbauer certificate (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
289
Sixth Session
1688
)
HUNGARY, 1871 (Sept 12) registered letter from
Stary-Farkasic in Bosnia to Hungary, franked on fron with 2kr
yellow + 3kr green Franz Josef, and on reverse by pair of each,
all tied by Stary-Farkasic cds's, Agram backstamp; minor wear
along horizontal file fold, F.-V.F., colorful and very scarce usage
of Hungarian stamps in Bosnia (Photo).
Est. 1,800 - 2,400 CHF.
1,800 CHF
1689
)
HUNGARY, 1872 (Nov 14) letter from Brod in Bosnia to Vienna, franked with Hungary 5kr Franz Josef, Sisak backstamp,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1690
)
HUNGARY, 1873 domestic postage due cover show ing late
usage of the 1867 issue, franked with Austrian 3kr green
(1867 issue), used in combination with 2kr engraved (1871 issue) from Nagy-Varad Varos 2 / 7 / 73 to Budapest, with arrival
postmark (3 / 7), charged "8kr" postage due in manuscript (the
1867 issue was no longer valid for postage, hence 3kr due and
penalty of 5kr was imposed), filing fold away from the stamps,
Fine and interesting post 1871 usage and an interesting domestic postage due letter, with 1993 Ferenc Orban certificate
(Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1688
Illustrated in Ryan's "The rarest mixed frankings of Hungary,"
page 153, No.240.
1691
)
HUNGARY-France, 1873 cover from Pest, franked with Hungary 25kr engraved Franz Josef issue in attempt to pay the single weight letter rate to France. Since this was a double weight
letter, Austria applied the JNSUFFISAMENT / AFFRANCHIE
handstamp, and France collected "10" decimes on delivery.
This amount was a combination of the 2x8 decime unpaid letter
fee, less the 25kr (6 decime) prepayment. Scarce franking on a
most uncommon insufficiently prepaid cover. Scott 12 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1689
1695
1696
1691
290
Eastern Europe: Hungary
Start CHF
Start CHF
1694
1692
)
)
HUNGARY / TURKEY USED IN BOSNIA, 1875 registered
mixed franking folded letter from PETROVAC, - Datelined
July 1st to TRIest. - franked by 20 pa.& 1 pi. Turkey (Scott 29,30)
tied by light negative for inland - & for external delivery, by 3 kr.
Blue green, 2nd issue + 2kr & 10 3rd issue HUNGARY (Scott
8a, 13,16) paying the 5kr fee + 10kr. registration-all tied by
ZAVALJE
5
/
7
"fingerhutstpl."
Showing
"Preporuceno-Recommandirt"
routed
via
KARLOVAC-KARSTADT, & boxed TRIest. / RECOMMANDIRT
arr.cds. An extremely RARE double mixed issue franking. Est.
3500 - 4000 CHF. Scott 29,30,8A, 13,16 (Photo).
Est. 3,500 CHF.
3,500 CHF
HUNGARY, 1874 registered cover, franked with 5 kr red, plus
two 2 kr yellow and two 3 kr green engraved Franz Josef issues
on reverse (Sc 7,8,9), prepaying the 5 kr letter fee to Essegg,
plus the 10 kr Registry fee. Stamps tied by POZEGA c.d.s.'s,
and front shows additional PREPORUCENO / Recommandirt
cachet and framed PO ODLAZKU POSTE handstamp. A rare
three color franking on a Very Fine Registered letter. Scott 7,8,9
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1695
)
HUNGARY-Finland, 1898 registered use of 5k postal stationery envelope, uprated with two 2k violet, single 3k green, and
single 8k orange from the 1898 Envelope issue, prepaying the
single weight letter rate plus Registry fee to Finland. Stamps tied
by TRENCSEN-TEPLITZ c.d.s.'s, and front shows red Registration label while reverse bears NIKOLAISTAD arrival cds. A
beautiful four color franking on a Very Fine Registered cover.
Scott 36, 37, 39. Higgins and Gage 15 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1696
1693
)
HUNGARY-USA, 1935 catapult flight cover, franked with single 2p Propeller airmail issue, tied by LEGIPOSTA / BUDAPest.
cds. Letter addressed to the United States, and delivered to
New York via a catapult plane aboard the German steamship
Bremen. Front shows MATYASFOLD / REPULOTER transit
and pictorial DEUTSCHER SCHLEUDERFLUG / D.
"BREMEN"-NEW YORK cachet in magenta, while reverse
bears KOLN transit cds. A Very Fine and rare airmail item, as
only eleven covers were carried on this flight. Scott C33. AAMC
K217-HU (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
HUNGARY / TURKEY USED IN BOSNIA, 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" cds. along with
"KARLOVAC" transit and TRIEST arrival cds. An exhibition
item (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1697
HH
HUNGARY, miniature sheet and sheetlet lot, 1934-1970, including Liszt, Roosevelt including scarce sheetlet with
tête-bêche, 2x UPU Mi. Block 18 A / B, all o.g., never hinged.
Michel €5,000+ (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
291
Sixth Session
from the 1930's and a few newer issues as well. Clean throughout, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
Poland
1698
s
POLAND 1919, Cracow overprint on Austria 25h dark blue,
used on piece, Very Fine, signed Dr. Dub, only 1100 issued.
Michel 36; €1,500 (1,790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 350 - 500 CHF.
350 CHF
1699
s
POLAND 1919, Cracow overprint on Austria 90h red lilac,
used on piece, Very Fine, signed Mikstein, only 1300 issued.
Michel 42; €1,100 (1,310 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1700
s
POLAND 1919, Cracow overprint on Austria 10kr light violet, used on piece, Very Fine, a magnificent example of this rare
high value, with Friedl cert. and signed Friedl, Bloch, Mueller &
Rachmanow, only 440 issued. Michel 47a; €6,000 (7,160 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1701
1707
POLISH OFFICES IN THE TURKISH EMPIRE, 1919, 2f-5M,
complete set of twelve, blocks of four, each with full original
gum and cancelled to order "Poczta Polska Konstantynopol",
27.VIII.1919, post office fresh, well centered, Fine-Very Fine. A
very rare set of blocks from the first issue, presented as gift to
Ignacy Paderewski, the first President of the newly resurgent
Polish Republic and world renowned pianist. A great rarity from
the Polish Levant, with Mikulski certificate (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
HH
POLAND, 1946, B.I.E. complete, miniature sheets of 12, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 445-447; €1,800 (2,150 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1702
mr
HH
POLAND, 1947, Polish Culture souvenir sheet, 3 examples,
each o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F. Michel Block 10; €780 (930
CHF).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1703
Romania
1708
HH
POLAND, Postage Due, 1919, Cracow overprint on Austria
10h rose, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed, with 1967 A.
Diena and 1986 E. Diena certificates. Michel 2; €3,000 (3,580
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1704
H
POLAND, Postage Due, 1919, Cracow overprint on Austria
30h rose, o.g., hinge remnant, Very Fine, signed, with 1986 E.
Diena certificate. Michel 6; €2,000 (2,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1705
1709
)
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 cds., 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. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
m
POLAND, 1860-1996, extensive used collection, neatly arranged in two stock books. Many better items noted, including
two Ist Issues used (each on piece), numerous early overprints,
1946 B.I.E. souvenir sheet, two 1948 Roosevelt souvenir
sheets, each on FDC (Mi. €1100 each), plus later issues seemingly complete, used or CTO. All clean and attractive, with numerous items cataloging over €100 each, generally F.-V.F.,
unusually nice for this area (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1706
)
ROMANIA: MOLDAVIA, ca 1859 letter, franked with 40 para
Coat of Arms issue on white wove paper (Sc 9), prepaying the
internal letter rate, and tied by red oval FRANCO / GALATZ and
indistinct violet cachet. Front shows red GALATZ / MOLDOVA
departure cds., and reverse bears JASSY / MOLDOVA arrival
cds. A Very Fine and rare cover (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1710
)
ROMANIA-Colombia, 1930, mixed franking registered
SCADTA cover to Cali, a Colombia 4c postal stationery entire,
with additional franking by Rumania 2 + 3 + 5 + 10 lei King Michael issues (Sc. 324, 325, 326, 328) all tied by ORADEA date
stamps, with numerous Colombia issues front and back (including. Sc. 340, 341, 342, C38, C68, CF2), also New York
backstamp, Very Fine, a colorful and rare SCADTA cover
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
HH
POLAND, 1938-1997, collection of mint souvenir sheets
and miniature sheets, including several key items: 1946
B.I.E., 1946 Culture, 1948 U.S. Constitution, also a few issues
292
Eastern Europe: Poland - Romania
1698
1700
1699
1703
1704
Ex 1701
Ex 1705
1708
1709
1710 (front)
1711
1710 (back)
H/m
1712
ROMANIA, 1865-1948, extensive collection of mint and
used, hinged on pages in one old-time album, with main value
in issues to 1919 and the later souvenir sheets; appears over
95% complete to 1945, with only a few post war issues. Mixed
mint and used, with some sets duplicated mint and used; mostly
clean fresh attractive condition, generally F.-V.F. Michel €8,500
(10,140 CHF).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
ROMANIA, 1891-1945, accumulation of over 120 covers or
cards, in one box. Incoudes regular issues, commemoratives,
airmail, domestic usages and usages abroad (to U.S.A. or Europe), postal stationery, registered, censored - a wide variety,
generally F.-V.F.
Est. 300 - 500 CHF.
300 CHF
293
Sixth Session
Russian Area
Russia: Stamps
1713
m
RUSSIA, 1858, 20k blue & orange, thick paper, lightly
cancelled, fresh and well centered, Very Fine, with 2010
Raybaudi certificate. Michel 3x; €2,000 (2,380 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1714
m
RUSSIA, 1858, 30k carmine & green, thick paper, lightly
cancelled, fresh and well centered, Extremely Fine, outstandingly choice, with 2010 Raybaudi certificate. Michel 4x; €3,000
(3,580 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
1715
HHr
RUSSIA, 1868, 30k carmine & green, horizontally laid paper, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, fresh colors, Fine, wonderfully choice. Michel 23 x (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1716
H
RUSSIA, 1884, Posthorn Without Thunderbolts, 3.50r black
& gray, vertically laid paper, o.g., hinged, fresh and well centered, Very Fine, with 2009 Raybaudi certificate. Michel 38 y
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1719
1717
m
RUSSIA, 1916, Currency Stamps, 1k orange and 2k green,
full sheets of 100 each, without gum as issued, folded once in
the center, F.-V.F. Michel 110, 111 (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 5,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
RUSSIA, 1909, 7k blue, 1st issue, imperf, lightly cancelled,
large margins, Very Fine, with 2010 Raybaudi certificate. Michel
68 I B (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
1718
1720
H
HH
RUSSIA, 1922, Philately for Children complete, set of 6, including 1k perf and imperf, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel
185 I-189 I, 185 IB; €1,900 (2,270 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 650 - 850 CHF.
650 CHF
RUSSIA, 1914, War Charity set complete, imperf, o.g., lightly
hinged, Very Fine. Michel 99 D-102 D (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1713
H
1717
1714
1716
Ex 1718
1715
294
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
1721
Start CHF
m
RUSSIA, 1922, Philately for Children complete, set of 6, including 1k perf and imperf, neat cancels, Very Fine. Michel 185
I-189 I, 185 IB; €1,800 (2,150 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 650 - 850 CHF.
650 CHF
1722
HH
RUSSIA, 1923, Philately for Workers complete, set of 6 including all overprint varieties, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, key
value with 2010 Sorani certificate. Michel 212 a-214 c (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1723
1726
HH
RUSSIA, 1923, 4r+4r Philately for Workers, overprint in silver, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2010 Sorani certificate.
Michel 214 c (Photo).
Est. 700 - 1,000 CHF.
700 CHF
1724
HH
RUSSIA, 1924, Typographed Definitive, 15k lemon yellow,
perf. 14 1/4x14 3/4, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a superior example of this popular Soviet rarity, with 1991 Mikulski and 2009
Buchsbayew certificates. Michel 253 (Photo).
Est. 25,000 - 35,000 CHF.
25,000 CHF
m
RUSSIA, 1923, 4r+4r Philately for Workers, overprint in silver, tied on piece by light cds, Very Fine, with 2010 Sorani certificate. Michel 214 c (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1725
HH
1727
RUSSIA, 1923, 1r Red Army Soldier, typographed, issued
imperf, horizontal perfs at top added to invalidate the
stamp, top margin single, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with
2001 Hovest certificate. Michel 237 II; €2,500+ (2,980 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIA, 1925, 1st Anniversary of Lenin's Death, 5 different
imperf proofs, including 4 trial colors of the 7k plus one of the
20k, all on thick card, ungummed, Very Fine, rarely seen, each
signed Mikulski. Michel 292, 294 (Photo).
Est. 5,000 - 6,000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
Ex 1720
Ex 1722
P
Ex 1721
1723
1724
295
1725
Sixth Session
1729
1730
1728
Ex 1734
1733
1735
1736
1737
1739
1728
Ex 1741
E
1730
RUSSIA, 1927, 2r Revolution Anniversary essay, large size,
on thick card. Mounting marks on reverse, otherwise flawless,
Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1729
1738
HHr
RUSSIA, 1927, 5k Revolution Anniversary, misperfed, top
margin block of 6, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 329
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
E
RUSSIA, 1927, 2r Revolution Anniversary essay, large size,
on thick card, mounted on another card, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
296
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
1734
HH
RUSSIA, 1937, 3k, 5k and 40k New Moscow Architecture,
imperf, 3k and 5k are right margin singles, o.g., never hinged
(40k with minor gum wrinkle), Very Fine, 40k key value with
1981 Mikulski certificate. Michel 558 B, 559 B, 564 B (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1735
HH
RUSSIA, 1949, Lenin Mausoleum souvenir sheet, imperforate (179x131mm), o.g., never hinged, in perfect quality, Very
Fine. Michel Block 11 B (Photo).
Est. 900 - 1,000 CHF.
900 CHF
1736
1731
H
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1924, 10k on 5k green, type II, o.g., small
hinge remnant, Very Fine. Michel 268 II; €800 (950 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
H
RUSSIA, 1932, All-Union Philatelic Exhibition souvenir
sheet, on carton paper, imperf, ungummed, Extremely Fine,
with 1991 Mikulski certificate. Michel €25,000 (29,820 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 15,000 - 20,000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
1737
m
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1924, 10k on 5r Airplane, type II, Leningrad
corner cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2011 Raybaudi certificate.
Michel 268 II (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
Given as a souvenir to invited guests of the exhibition. Only
500 printed. The Mikulski certificate notes that this example is
in much better condition than others, as it has not been
cleaned (many were, because of paper irregularities).
1738
H
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1924, 15k on 1r Airplane, overprint inverted, o.g., lightly hinged, Extremely Fine, with 2011 Raybaudi
certificate. Michel 269 K (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1739
H
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1930, Zeppelin and Five Year Plan complete, imperf, wide margin singles, o.g., lightly hinged, Very
Fine. Michel 390 C-391 C; €5,000 (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1732
H
RUSSIA, 1932, All-Union Philatelic Exhibition souvenir
sheet, on carton paper, imperf, ungummed, Very Fine, one of
the great rarities of Soviet philately. Michel €25,000 (29,820
CHF) (Photo).
Est. 15,000 - 20,000 CHF.
15,000 CHF
1740
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1930, Zeppelin and Five Year Plan complete, imperf, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2007
Raybaudi certificate. Michel 390 C-391 C (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Given as a souvenir to invited guests of the exhibition. Only
500 printed.
1733
HH
1741
H
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1930, Zeppelin and Five Year Plan complete, imperf, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine, with 2009
Raybaudi certificate. Michel 390 C-391 C (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
H
RUSSIA, 1932, 50k M.O.P.Ra. Anniversary, unissued essay,
o.g., paper hinge remnant, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 500 - 600 CHF.
500 CHF
297
Sixth Session
1742
H
A Great Imperial Russian Rarity
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1931, 50k Dirigeable Construction,
imperf, gray blue color error, o.g., lightly hinged, Very Fine,
with 1997 Buchsbayew certificate, extremely rare - only 24 examples recorded. Michel 400 B x b U (Photo).
Est. 10,000 - 12,000 CHF.
10,000 CHF
1743
HH
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1935, Chelyuskin Rescue complete, set of
10, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 499-508 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1744
HH
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1935, 1r on 10k Moscow-San Francisco
Flight, small Cyrillic "f" and broken 5 in date, and without
leg in Cyrillic “'r'” of San Francisco varieties/ B (Standard
cat. varieties Ka,Kd, Ke), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Michel 527 var. (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
1745
1746
HH
RUSSIA, Airmail, 1935, 1r on 10k Moscow-San Francisco
Flight, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Michel 527 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 500 CHF.
400 CHF
1747
H
RUSSIA, Telegraph Stamp, 1866, Imperial Arms, 20k rose
brown & black, full o.g., small hinge remnant, fresh and well
centered, Very Fine, signed Bernichon, with 2009 Buchsbayew
certificate. Yvert 1 (Photo).
Est. 50,000 - 60,000 CHF.
50,000 CHF
The certificate notes this is “a great rarity from Imperial Russia.
Only 10 copies recorded to date, of which most have small
defects. This one is probably the finest known”.
H
RUSSIA, Telegraph Stamp, 1867, 10k on 20k black and
brown, unused with original gum, small hinge remnant, Fine,
with 1981 Diena certificate (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Ex 1743
1744
1745
298
1747
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
Russia: Domestic Postal History
1748
)
RUSSIA, 1858 First Issue cover from Nizhni Novgorod,
franked with imperforate 10 kop brown and blue, prepaying the
single letter rate to Moscow. An Extremely Fine and rare first issue cover, with 1984 Diena certificate. Scott 1 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1749
)
RUSSIA, 1884 registered use of 5 kop City Post stationery
envelope, uprated with 2 kop and 7 kop arms issue, prepaying
the correct 14 kop Registered letter rate to France. Stamps tied
by S. PETERSBURG c.d.s.'s, and front shows purple "R" Registry cachet and red French CHARGEMENTS cds. a beauty
Registered letter, and scarce external use of this postal stationery envelope. Scott 27,32 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1750
1748
)
RUSSIA, 1916 Zemstvo cover from ZOLOTONOSHA
(Poltava Province) to SEVASTOPOL (Crimea), c/o ROPIT
Agency ship V.K. Aleksei---franked by 3 & 10k. local issues,
used with mandatory 10 kop. Imperial---tied by 23.8.26 dep.
cds. with Field Post Office 27.8.16 arrival. Rare WW1 usage
with 2 Zemstvos, to an unusual destination (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1751
1749
)
RUSSIA, 1924 (Dec.) letter to Leningrad, franked with
3K+10k on 100r, 7k+20k on 200r, pair 14k+30k on 300r,
12k+40k on 500r, and 20k+50k on 1000r Leningrad Flood issue
(Sc B43-47). Stamps tied by MOCKBA c.d.s.'s, and front shows
pink 'Express Mail' label. A spectacular and rare cover, franked
with the complete Flood semi-postal issues, rarely used. Scott
B43-47 (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1750
1752
)
RUSSIA, 1928, 8k Red Army Anniversary, imperf, horizontal
pair, used with pair 1k perf'd on a 1934 registered cover from
Baku to Berlin (backstamped), Very Fine. Michel 354 U (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1751
299
Sixth Session
1753
1755 (back)
1754 (back)
1756 (front)
1755 (front)
1754 (front)
1756 (back)
1757
1758
1760
1759
1762 (front)
300
1762 (back)
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
1753
Start CHF
)
1760
RUSSIA-England, 1937 (Oct. 17) oversize registered express cover from Moscow, bearing two blocks of 8 of the 50k
Dirigeable Construction plus additional franking by three other
issues, F.-V.F., unusual (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1754
RUSSIA-Saxony, 1868 circular, franked with two1kop Coat of
Arms issue, prepaying the printed matter rate to Saxony under
the
Russian-Prussian
Convention,
and
tied
by
ST.PETERSBURG cds. Front shows red manuscript "1 / 4" Sgr
credit to Prussia plus red AUS RUSSLAND / FRANCO entry
marking, while reverse bears AUSGABE arrival cds. A Very
Fine and scarce printed matter item sent to a foreign destination. Scott 19 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
RUSSIA, 1943 (June 24) caricature postcard to Kostroma,
showing picture of a running dog Hitler with "The chieftain
hound of that foul pack / Now feels his fate is at his back", with
"Field Post Office 37527" cds. of despatch and violet Military
Censor below (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
1755
)
)
RUSSIA, 1943 (June 20) "Horthy & Antonescu" caricature
postcard used to Kostroma, with "Field Post Office 35722"
cds. of despatch in blue. Violet four line Military Censor "AK / 34"
in violet (Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1756
)
RUSSIA, 1944 (Sept 23) illustrated letter sheet (No. 31, Battleship) used to Leningrad, struck with "Field Post Office
22991-B" cds. in black. Four line Military Censor in front No.
03783 in blue and Leningrad arrival cds. (27 / 9) on reverse
(Photo).
Est. 100 - 150 CHF.
100 CHF
1757
)
RUSSIA, 1958, 60k All-Union Industry Exhibition, imperf,
used in 1958 with additional normal (perforated) stamp on a 40k
postal card, Very Fine. Michel 2046 U (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1761
RUSSIA-Cape of Good Hope, 1881 registered cover, franked
with 1kop, 2kop, two 3kop, 5kop, and two 7kop Arms issue on
horizontally laid paper, prepaying the triple weight letter rate
plus Registry fee to South Africa. Stamps tied by
ST.PETERSBURG c.d.s.'s, and front shows German TPO label, red oval REGISTERED / LONDON transit, plus
REGISTERED LETTER OFFICE / CAPE TOWN arrival cds. A
unique five-color franking on a very rare Registered letter, to a
most uncommon destination. Scott 19,20,22,26,27 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Russia: Foreign Mail
1758
)
RUSSIA-Greece, 1865 (Feb.) letter via the Austrian Post,
franked with single 30 kop Arms issue (Sc 10, perf 12½), prepaying the single weight letter rate to Greece via the Austrian
Post. Stamp tied by TAGANROG cds. 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 cds. A rare and colorful combination cover (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1759
)
1762
)
RUSSIA-Russian Levant, 1891 mixed franking cover to Mt.
Athos, franked on reverse with 7kop blue Eagle and Post Horns
issue (Sc 35), in an attempt to pay the single weight letter rate to
Mount Athos. Russian stamp tied by GADJATSCHPOL cds.,
but circled "T" handstamp on front shows that letter was insufficiently prepaid, so 10kop Russian Levant issue (Sc 15) was applied as postage due, and cancellation by pen stroke. Reverse
bears ODESSA transit and blue ROPIT / APHON arrival
c.d.s.'s. A very rare cover, with 1998 Eisold certificate (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
)
RUSSIA-Greece, 1866 mixed franking cover, franked with 30
kop Arms issue (Sc 10), partially prepaying the letter rate to
Greece, and tied by TAGANROG cds. Greek "130" lepta collected on delivery with 10 lep, 40 lep, and 80 kep Consecutive
Athens Printing issues applied as postage due stamps (Sc
19,21a,22), all tied by SYROS cds. A wonderful and rare combination cover (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 1,500 CHF.
1,500 CHF
301
Sixth Session
1763
1764 (front)
1766 (front)
1764 (back)
1766 (back)
1765
302
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
1763
)
RUSSIA-Germany, 1900 registered red band cover, possibly sent from Mongolia, franked with pair 10kop blue arms issue (Sc 42) prepaying the single weight letter rate plus Registry
fee to Germany. Stamps tied by TROITSKOSAVSK Registry label. Reverse shows HALLE arrival cds. and CHEMNITZ cds.
applied on re-direction. Troitskosavsk is situated on the border
between Siberia and Mongolia, and the fact that this letter was
addressed in Chinese suggests that it may have originated from
Mongolia. A Very Fine and scarce red band cover. Scott 42
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1764
)
RUSSIA-Switzerland, 1905 registered illustrated cover
from St. Petersburg, franked on front with 2k green and four 7k
blue Arms issue, with fancy bilingual jewelry firm corner card.
Reverse shows fantastic scene of the firm's shop and the surrounding street (the Nevsky Prospekt - a very elegant section of
town), also a Neuchâtel arrival cancel. A beautiful and rare - if
not unique! - bi-colored advertising cover; faint vertical file fold,
Very Fine. Scott 74, 78) (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1765
1767 (front)
)
RUSSIA-USA, 1907 postcard, franked with 1902 / 04 4kop.
Vert. laid tied by "Steamship Company R.V.A.P.-2-4-7" of the
Russian Far East line-(as noted in Tchillingirian-fig. 526 RRR).
Routed via Tsuruga "PAQUEBOT" (Hoskins 1631 scarcity
DD=very rare) and Yokohama, with cds. receiver Berkeley Calif. A wonderful usage on a scarce card, of the Russian Fleet PO
with an array of very rare markings, of which only 2 rare recorded (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1767 (back)
1766
)
RUSSIA-Germany, 1922 (Sept. 30) registered cover from
Novocherkassk to Berlin, franked on front with Imperial Arms
imperf. pairs of 10K and 10R, used in combination with perf.
block of 4 7K and imperf block of 4 7500R on 250R. Registered
label also on front with manuscript number. On reverse franked
with 2 10R perf and the complete set of Rostov-on-Don charity
stamps, each cancelled with local and external dispatch cds.'s.
Berlin arrival 12.10.22 cds. Fine and exceptional cover, signed
and Cert. Mikulski. Michel 69B,80A,81A/B, Z1/4 (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
1767
)
RUSSIA-Germany, 1922 (May 26) fantastic oversize cover
from Odessa to Berlin, covered with 1921 Volga Famine Relief issues front and back, also 1922 Famine Relief overprints
and numerous Control Stamps; one of the 1922 Famine Relief
stamps shows the scarce variety 100 p. + p. 100 (p misplaced).
Some cover wear and tear as would be expected (this actually
went through the mails), otherwise Fine, a wonderful and very
rare Inflation Era cover (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1767 (detail)
303
Sixth Session
1770
1768
1772
1771
Ex 1774
Ex 1776
Ex 1778
Ex 1773
304
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
1768
Start CHF
)
Russia: Collections
RUSSIA-USA, 1933 (Jul 9-10) D. Bremen registered catapult cover, from Leningrad to New York with attractive mixed
franking, USSR and Germany; all proper postmarks and
backstamps, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1773
)
RUSSIA, 1837-1884, 107 stampless letters, in one stock
book. Majority are usages to Western Europe, mainly 1850's
1860's, with only a few domestic usages, and a wide variety of
clear foreign mail postmarks (in Cyrillic or Latin scripts). A few
are tattered but majority are Fine or Fine to Very Fine. A very
substantial and important lot for the postal historian (Photo).
Est. 7,000 - 9,000 CHF.
7,000 CHF
1774
H
RUSSIA, 1914-1955, small mint collection, in one stock book.
Mainly airmails, including Zeppelin / Five year Plan, Stratosphere Victims, Polar Flight perf and imperf, Civil Aviation, 1937
Airplane souvenir sheet, part set of Chelyuskin Rescue and
more, also a few odd regular issues and several 1922 Consular
Airmail issues, generally F.-V.F., all signed, many twice. Michel
€5,000+ (5,960 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1775
1769
RUSSIA, 1920's-1930's, group of mint and used perforation
varieties, 14 items, including imperfs, part perfs, misperfed and
invalidated by perfs, F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
RUSSIA-Germany, 1935, Airmail, 1r on 10k Moscow-San
Francisco Flight, used on a 1935 registered airmail cover from
Moscow to Berlin (backstamped), Very Fine, an attractive and
scarce item from the Rosenberg correspondence (only about
200 such covers known), with 2010 Hovest certificate. Michel
527 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1770
1776
)
1777
H/m
RUSSIA, 1930's, group of mint and used imperfs, 6 pairs and
1 single, including Gorky, Lenin 10th Death Anniversary, USA
Flight and more, F.-V.F., scarce items.
Est. 5,000 - 6,000 CHF.
5,000 CHF
)
RUSSIA-France, 1935, Airmail, 1r on 10k Moscow-San
Francisco Flight, short Cyrillic “r” variety, used on a 1936
registered airmail cover from Moscow to Paris. Stamp is in flawless condition; the cover with part of the address crossed out
and part of backflap missing, otherwise Very Fine, with 1981
Mikulski certificate. Michel 527 var. (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1772
HH
RUSSIA, 1924-1932, group of varieties, 6 items, including 2
Official pairs with different numerals and 4 Postage Dues with
inverted overprints, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, one with 2009
Raybaudi certificate (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,200 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIA-Germany, 1935, Airmail, 1r on 10k Moscow-San
Francisco Flight, used on a 1935 registered airmail cover from
Moscow to Berlin (backstamped). Stamp with couple irregular
perfs at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, with 2009 Wassmann certificate. Michel 527 (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 2,500 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1771
H/m
1778
)
RUSSIA, 1944-1953, 132 covers or cards to foreign destinations, in one stockbook. Destinations mainly to Europe (both
East and West) and a few to the U.S.A. Mainly early post-war
period, with a great variety of frankings (mostly commemoratives including many art issues), clear foreign mail postmarks,
all appear to be genuine private postally used correspondence quite scarce in this period given the difficult conditions of the
times and the pervasive Stalinist fear of foreign contacts. Attractive items, generally F.-V.F., a very scarce and interesting
selection (Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
)
RUSSIA-Switzerland, 1936 (Apr 28) registered cover from
Moscow to Basel, franked with 1933 20k Stratosphere Balloon
Flight and 15k White Russian Costumes. Reverse bears 5 Exchange Control overprinted issues tied by giant “Central Control Point” cancel, plus Basel receivers, Very Fine, an
interesting example of rare private correspondence going
abroad in this paranoid period, and the Balloon Flight issue is
scarce on cover. Michel 455, etc. Scott C39, etc. (Photo).
Est. 150 - 200 CHF.
150 CHF
305
Sixth Session
1779
1780
1781
1782
1783
1784
1785
1786
1788
1787
1789
1790
1791
306
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
Russia: Civil War Issues
1779
1786
RUSSIA: TRANSCAUCASIAN FEDERATED REPUBLICS,
1923 cover to Germany, franked on reverse with single 25 kop
and two 50 kop Armenia handstamped issue with star overprints (Sc 9,10). Stamps tied by BAKU cds. and reverse shows
additional MOSCOW transit c.d.s.'s. An extremely rare commercial usage of these provisional stamps. Scott 9,10 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 4,000 CHF.
300 CHF
H
RUSSIA: FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC, Airmail, 1923,
Vladivostok Overprinted Issue, 20k on 4k, o.g., hinge remnant, fresh, F.-V.F., signed several times. Michel 48 A; €1,000
(1,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1780
H
1787
RUSSIA: FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC, Airmail, 1923,
Vladivostok Overprinted Issue, 20k on 15k, o.g., lightly
hinged, fresh and well centered, Very Fine, signed several
times. Michel 52 A; €1,000 (1,190 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1781
H
1788
H
1789
)
1790
)
AZERBAIJAN-Germany, 1923 registered cover to Berlin,
franked on reverse with vertical pair of rare Dec. 1922 5000,00r
on 66,000r on 2000r, Nov / Dec 1922 50,000r on 5r and
200,000r on 10r, plus single and block of four 1,500,000r black
surcharge inverted on 5000r (Mi 46,53a,57a,59), all tied by
BAKU c.d.s.'s. Reverse also shows BAKU Registration label
and BERLIN arrival cds. A Very Fine and extremely rare cover.
Michel 46,53a,57a,59 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
RUSSIA: TRANSCAUCASIAN FEDERATED REPUBLICS,
1923 registered cover, franked on reverse with block of twelve
25 kop with star overprint (Sc 3), all tied by BAKU dispatch and
PETROGRAD arrival c.d.s.'s. A rare multiple on cover, signed
Milkulski and Jem. Scott 3 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1785
)
ARMENIA-Turkey, 1923 Inflation Period cover, franked on reverse with 50,000 / 1000r and 200,000 / 4000r provisional issue
with black surcharges, all tied by ERIWAN c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine
and unusual cover, showing rare use of these provisional
stamps. Scott 323, 329 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIA: TRANSCAUCASIAN FEDERATED REPUBLICS,
1923 registered cover to Germany, franked with vertical strip
of three and pair 10 kop, plus vertical strip of three imperforate 1
ruble (Sc 1,8), all tied by BAKU c.d.s.'s. Front shows circular "R"
handstamp and Baku Registry label, while reverse bear
CHARLOTTENBURG arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very
Fine Registered cover from these short-lived Republics. Scott
1,8 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1784
)
ARMENIA-USA, 1923 registered cover, franked on reverse
with pair 25,000 / 400r and single 300,00 / 5000r surcharged issue, all tied by YEREVAN c.d.s.'s. Front shows red YEREVAN
Registration label, and reverse bears New York transit and violet Boston arrival c.d.s.'s. A very rare letter showing commercial
use of this surcharged issue. Scott 316, 330 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
RUSSIA: FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC, Airmail, 1923,
Vladivostok Overprinted Issue, 20k on 50k, o.g., lightly
hinged, well centered, couple lightly tone spots on backs of
perfs, otherwise Very Fine, signed several times. Michel 56 A;
€1,200 (1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1783
)
ARMENIA-USA, 1923 cover, franked on reverse with imperforate pair 10l / 100r, single 1k / 250r, plus pair 2k / 500r provisional
issues, prepaying the 25k letter rate to Texas. Stamps tied by
ERIVAN c.d.s.'s, and reverse shows MOSCOW transit. A very
rare commercial cover, showing transatlantic usage of these
provisional stamps. Scott 379, 384, 385 (Photo).
Est. 1,200 - 1,500 CHF.
1,200 CHF
RUSSIA: FAR EASTERN REPUBLIC, Airmail, 1923,
Vladivostok Overprinted Issue, 20k on 20k, o.g., hinge remnant, well centered, Very Fine, signed several times. Michel 53
A; €1,200 (1,430 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1782
)
1791
)
BATUM (BRITISH OCCUPATION OF GEORGIA), 1920 registered picture post card to Italy, franked with pair 2r salmon,
two 3r violet, and single 5r brown imperforate Russian stamps of
the 1919 issue BRITISH / OCCUPATION overprints (Sc
17,18,19). Stamps tied by BATUM c.d.s.'s, and front shows
framed Registration cachet plus GENOVA transit. A very rare
commercial use of these stamps, prepaying the correct Registered card rate to a foreign destination. Scott 17,18,19 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
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 cds. A Very Fine and rare mixed franking cover (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
307
Sixth Session
1792
1794
1793
1795
1798
1802
1796
1797
1799
1800
1803
1804
308
Eastern Europe: Russian Area
Start CHF
1792
Start CHF
)
1799
BATUM (BRITISH OCCUPATION OF GEORGIA), 1920 registered cover to Portland, Oregon, bearing 1919 issue 3R &
block of 6 of the 5R overprinted "British Occupation") on the
back---and showing BATUM registration handstamp & dispatch
11 / 5 / 20 cds. on front---with New York transit & Portland cds.
arrival cds. An exceptionally RARE commercial usage of this issue. Scott 18-19 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1870 cover to Koutaus, Caucasus,
franked with a strip of 3 & single of the 10kop all cancelled by
blue retta, routed via POTI, and showing matching blue Cyrillic
"konstantinopol" cds. on reverse. A scarce & highly unusual
franking! Michel 5 (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1800
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1872 cover to Russia, bearing a pair of 5
kop. Blue perf. 11 1868 to Odessa --- tied by abbreviated
"KONSTANTINOPOLSKOE
AGENTSVO"cds.
In blue
(Tchillingirian type 9) showing TAGANROG Transit & Odessa
arr. cds. Scarce multiple franking with a rare cancel (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Russian Levant
1793
)
m
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1865, 10pa brown and blue, vertical pair,
faint postmark, large margins all around, Very Fine, with Paul
Alcuri cert (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1794
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1863 cover to Nuka, franked with two vertical strips of three 10k perforated 12 ½ Arms issue, all tied by
blue CONSTANTINOPLE c.d.s.'s of the Russian Office. Despite faults (vertical cover tear through one stamp), a very rare
and desirable cover from Russian Levant. Scott 8 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1795
)
1801
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1863 cover to the Ukraine, franked with
pair 5 kop red violet numeral issue (Sc 25), tied by ROPIT / Constantinople cds., and sent to the Kharkov district of Ukraine. Additional 5 kop Zemstov issue applied for local delivery. Reverse
shows Monastic cachet, Sevastopol transit, plus Kharkov arrival c.d.s.'s. A very scarce and unusual Zemstov item from the
Russian Levant. Scott 25 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1796
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1874 cover to Constantinople, franked
with strip of three 1kop brown and single 3kop green numeral issues, all tied by large blue BATUM cds. (Tchil. Fig 89). Reported
to be one of only three known examples of this cancellation on
cover, Ex Lipschutz. Scott 8,9 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1802
)
)
1803
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1867 cover to Mersina, franked with 20
kop blue and rose with horizontal network, tied by blue
CONSTANTIN cds. A Very Fine and scarce cover. Scott 5
(Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1798
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1876 cover from Constantinople to London, bearing Levant 1872 1k and 5k paying internal postage (5k
with pre-adhesive faults) and Russia 1875 8k vertical pair paying the external fee, all tied by blue Cyrillic Constantinople cds,
Odessa Dec 22 transit and London PAID arrival cancel. A
scarce double rate combination cover; light vertical file fold,
F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1865 cover to Aleppo, franked with perf
12 ½ Russia 20kop blue and orange, tied by rare blue
KONSTANTINOPEL cds. (Tchil. Fig 9). Reverse shows additional strike, plus blue PORT ALEXANDRETTE transit. A beautiful and rare cover, Ex Lipschutz. Scott 9 (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1797
)
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1884 cover to Tripoli, franked with Russian 1 kop black / yellow and two 7 kop blue (one on reverse), all
tied by oval R.O.P.I.T / KONSTANTINOPOLI c.d.s.'s (Mi.
19,33). Rare oval R.O.P.I.T. / TRIPOLI arrival on reverse of
scarce cover, ex Lipschutz. Est. 500 - 750 CHF. Michel 19,33
(Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, ca 1870 cover from Smyrna to Aleppo,
franked with 1 kop brown and 5 kop blue Russian Levant numeral issue (Sc 8,10), all tied by blue numeral "780" lozenges.
Reverse shows single and pair 20 para Trukish Duloz issues
applied as postage due stamps, and tied by native Alep cancels
in blue. A beautiful and rare cover, with Diena signature. Scott
8,10 (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
1804
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1884 cover to Egypt, franked with 7 kop
blue, tied by oval R.O.P.I.T. / KONSTANTINOPOLI cds. Reverse shows ALEXANDRIE transit and CAIRE arrival cds.
Michel 18 (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
309
Sixth Session
1805
1806
1806
1809
1808 (front)
1808 (back)
1810 (back)
1810 (back)
1812
1814
1811
1813
1815
1816
310
Eastern Europe: Russian Area - Yugoslav Area
Start CHF
1805
Start CHF
)
1810
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1887 (Oct 18) cover to Hannover,
franked at 7 kopek rate with Levant 1879 2x1k black & yellow
and
single
1872
5k
blue
tied
by
oval
ROPIT-CONSTANTINOPLE oval cds. (Tchilinghirian 16) with
Odessa transit and Hannover arrival on reverse of scarce
cover. Scott 14,20 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1806
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1894 (July) registered letter to Persia,
franked with strip of three 10 kop ROPIT numeral issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to Persia. Stamps tied by blue
ROPIT. / SMYRNA c.d.s.'s, and front shows blue framed
RECOMMANDÉE handstamp and TIFLIS transit. Reverse
bears additional CONSTANTINOPLE, ODESSA, TIFLIS and
TABRIZ transits. A Very Fine and rare Registered letter from the
Russian Levant, sent to a scarce destination. Scott 15 (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,200 CHF.
800 CHF
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1891 cover to Russia, franked with perf
14 ½x15 Russian Levant 10 kop red and green, tied by ROPIT /
CONSTANTINOPLE cds. Reverse shows SEBASTOPOL transit and additional BOGORODSK 5 kop Zemstov issue (Chuchin
60) applied on arrival. A rare combination cover, with 1998
Eisold certificate. Scott 15 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1811
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1896 cover to Constantinople, franked
on reverse with 10 kop red and green and tied by rare R.O.P.I.T.
AGENT
/
TEREBOLI
cds.,
with
R.O.P.I.T.
/
KONSTANTINOPOLI arrival cds. alongside. Unrecorded by
Tchilinghirian, Ex Lipschutz. Michel 9 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
1812
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1913 cover from Jaffa to Yaroslavl,
franked on reverse with strip of three 10pa / 2kop and single 1pi /
10kop (Mi 40,42), all tied by violet R.O.P.I.T. / YAFFA c.d.s.'s. A
Very Fine and scarce cover, ex Schussler. Michel 40,42 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
Yugoslav Area
Bosnia & Herzegovina
1813
HH
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1890, 5(kr) red, perf 9¼, o.g.,
never hinged (light gum crease), fresh, Very Fine. Michel 4 I a J;
€2,200 as hinged (2,620 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1807
)
1814
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1892 entire sent to Constantinople,
franked with 10 kop. tied by unframed "COMPAGNIE RUSSE /
DE NAVIGATION A VAPUE / AT DE COMMERCE / AGENCIE /
D INEBOLI" h.s. in violet, Ex Lipschultz (Tchil fig. 134), The
ONLY RECORDED cover (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
1808
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1892 (Apr 3) 5kr registered envelope from Mostar to Galatz in Rumania, with additional
3-color franking on reverse by pair 2kr yellow + two 3kr green +
5kr red, stamps and indicia all tied by large boxed “K. und K.
MILIT. POST / MOSTAR” dated postmarks, Galati (Galatz) receiver, Very Fine, a spectacular cover (Photo).
Est. 1,800 - 2,400 CHF.
1,800 CHF
)
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1892 combination cover from Constantinople to Kharkov, franked on front with Levant 10k and on reverse with Kharkov 5k zemstvo local tied by blue oval monastic
handstamp; Odessa backstamp; light vertical file fold, otherwise Very Fine, scarce and unusual (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1809
)
1815
)
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1892 (Aug 8) 5kr registered envelope fromTuzla to Vienna, with additional franking on reverse by 10kr blue Arms issue, stamp and indicia tied by military
postmarks, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
)
1816
RUSSIAN LEVANT, 1892 registered cover to Tauris, Persia,
franked with 7 kop carmine on grey, tied by blue
KONSTANTINOPOLISK / AGENSTVO cds. Front shows blue
`Recommande` cds., and reverse bears TIFLIS transit. A rare
Registered cover to a scarce destination. Michel 14 (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
)
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1895 (Dec 12) 5kr registered
postal card from Bjelina to Hungary, uprated with 5kr Arms,
with military cancels on indicia and stamp, additional franking
on reverse with 3kr and 2kr Arms, also tied by military cancels
(making the correct rate), Very Fine, with 2011 Velickovic certificate (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
311
Sixth Session
1818
1819
1820
1821
1822
1825
Ex 1828
1827
1829
1830
312
Eastern Europe: Yugoslav Area
Start CHF
Start CHF
1822
)
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1905 (Sep 9) registered cover
from Zupanjac to Sarajevo, franked on reverse with 5kr green
+ three 10kr red Arms issue, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 230 - 300 CHF.
230 CHF
1823
H/m
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1906, collection of perf varieties, 152 items in one small stock book, singles, blocks of 4 or
larger, mainly used, note perf 5 in combination with perf 6½, 9¼
or 12½, F.-V.F., nice specialist's lot.
Est. 2,800 - 3,500 CHF.
2,800 CHF
Croatia
1824
1817
)
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1897, 5k stationery entire, used
to Denmark, additionally franked with typographed 2k, 3k and
10k, last two perf. 11 ½, registered from Sarajevo, 5.11.97 to
Denmark, small cover tears away from the stamps, Fine and
very rare usage, with Hohsens 9.11.97 arrival postmark
(Photo).
Est. 1,700 - 2,500 CHF.
1,700 CHF
1818
1825
)
1826
)
HH
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF BANJA LUKA, 1944, 1d-2d
complete, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, signed, with 1945
Fleck certificate, highly undervalued - only 1000 issued. Michel
1-2; €1,500 (1,790 CHF) (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1898 use of 5n postal stationery
envelope to Russia, uprated with single 5n red arms issue (Mi
4IIIL-perf 10 ½-plate III), all tied by K.UND K.MILI.POST XVIII /
DOL.TUZLA cds. Reverse shows two different MOSCOW arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce cover from the Austrian
Military Post, showing an exceptional usage to Russia. Michel
4IIIL (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1828
HH
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SEBENICO, 1944, 17 different
values, all with unauthorized “N.D.H.” local overprint, o.g.,
never hinged, Very Fine, with 2010 Zrinjscak certificate (Photo).
Est. 2,300 - 2,800 CHF.
2,300 CHF
)
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1900 (June 2) registered cover
from Dervent to Banya Luka, franked with 20h + 25h Arms issue (the correct rate), tied by K.und K. MILIT. POST military
postmarks; backstamped, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1821
)
CROATIA, 1941-1945, 347 covers or cards, in three cover albums. Includes private and commercial correspondence, souvenir sheets, FDC's, special cancels, registered, wide variety of
frankings, generally F.-V.F., an interesting selection, inspect to
appreciate.
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1827
1820
)
CROATIA, 1945, Storm Trooper souvenir sheet, used with
Zagreb 2nd day of issue cancels on reverse of a large Zagreb
bank cover, Very Fine. Michel Block 8 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1897 cover to Austria, franked
on reverse with strip of three 2n yellow and strip of three 3n
green arms issue (Mi 2IIL,3IIL), all tied by K.UND
K.MILIT.POST 47LJUBINJE c.d.s.'s. Reverse shows
LINZ-STADT arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce franking on
an Austrian Military Post cover. Michel 2IIL,3IIL (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1819
HH
CROATIA, 1945, Storm Troopers complete, plus 4 imperf
proofs, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, perf'd issue with 1998
Petric certificate (in Croatian).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1829
HHr
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SEBENICO, Postage Due,
1944, Italian 20c red, with N.D.H. local overprint, irregular
block of 5, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2010 Zrinjscak
certificate (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA, 1901 (June 6) registered cover
from Teslic to Banya Luka, franked with 20h and 25h Arms issue (making the correct rate) tied by “K.und K. MILIT. POST”
military postmarks; backstamped, Very Fine, with 2009 Zoran
Sips photocertificate. Michel 13Ay, 19Ay (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1830
HHr
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SEBENICO, Postage Due,
1944, Italian 25c green, with N.D.H. local overprint, irregular
block of 5, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2010 Zrinjscak
certificate (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
313
Sixth Session
1831
1840
1832
1833
1835
1836
1837
1841
1842
1838
Ex 1834
1839
Ex 1843
314
Eastern Europe: Yugoslav Area
Serbia
Start CHF
1831
1838
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SEBENICO, Postage Due,
1944, Italian 30c red, with N.D.H. local overprint, irregular
block of, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, with 2010 Zrinjscak certificate (Photo).
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1832
1839
)
According to the Rasic handbook, the wrongly inserted cliche
was discovered early and the error was quickly rectified. This
is one of only a fee recorded se-tenant strips (illustrated in
Rasic on page 177).
)
1840
1841
)
1842
MONTENEGRO, 1882 registered cover to Switzerland,
franked with two (one on reverse) 10n Prince Nicholas issue
(2nd printing), all tied by CENIJE c.d.s.'s, and prepaying the single letter rate plus Registry fee to Switzerland. Front shows
"Chargé" handstamp, and reverse bears various transit and
Swiss arrival c.d.s.'s. A Very Fine and scarce commercial Registered cover. Michel 5 II (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
)
SERBIA, 1871 registered cover to Austria, franked with 25o
and 50p Prince Milan issue (Sc 21,24), prepaying the single letter rate plus Registry fee to Austria, and all tied by BELGRAD
cds. Front shows boxed "PD" marking and framed RECOMM
handstamp, while reverse bears GRATZ arrival cds. A rare
franking on a most attractive Registered letter, Ex Burrus and
Brodtbeck. Scott 21.24 (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
MONTENEGRO, 1888 registered cover to Austria, franked
with 2n and 15n prince Nicholas issue (2nd printing), all tied by
CETINJE cds., and prepaying the concessionary 17n Registered letter rate to Austria. Front shows "Chargé" handstamp,
and reverse bears HORITZ / HORICE arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine and colorful Registered cover. Michel 1 II,6 II
(Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
1837
)
SERBIA, 1869, Prince Milan, left half of 40p violet, used in
1870 on folded letter, markings unclear, with filing fold through
the stamp, otherwise Fine. Scott 23a (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
Montenegro
1836
)
SERBIA, 1852 (Dec 21) letter from Kolare to Beograd, with
the extremely rare red KOLARE straight line postmark at top,
Very Fine, with detailed 1997 Velickovic photocertificate (in Croatian) (Photo).
Est. 1,500 - 2,000 CHF.
1,500 CHF
HH
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SPLIT (SPALATO), 1944,
overprinted issue complete, 17 values, all o.g., never hinged,
Very Fine, with 2009 Zrinjscak certificate (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1835
H
SERBIA, 1911, 3pa black violet, error of color, middle stamp
in a horizontal strip of three (outer stamps the normal 2pa), o.g.,
hinge remnant, folded between stamps, all three stamps with
creases, paper cracked due to structure of both paper and gum,
Fine appearance, with 2002 Eichele certificate. Scott 109var
(Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SEBENICO, 1944 (Apr 7)
cover to Zagreb, franked with overprinted 50c Italian definitive,
with strip of 5 of Croatia 2kr War Help on reverse, tied by Zagreb
cancels, Very Fine (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1834
P
SERBIA, 1915, 30p die proof in rose, Very Fine, rare. Scott
137P (Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
CROATIAN OCCUPATION OF SEBENICO, 1944 (Apr 29)
overprinted Italian postal card to Pzega, uprated with Croatian 12.50k War Help, Sibenik postmarks, sent express, Very
Fine, rare, only a few pieces known, signed Caffaz with his certificate (Photo).
Est. 2,200 - 2,800 CHF.
2,200 CHF
1833
Start CHF
HHr
Yugoslavia
1843
HH
YUGOSLAVIA, 1918, unissued Slovenian overprint set
complete, 39 values, with “SHS SLOVENIJA 29.X.1918” overprints on various issues of Austria, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F.,
very rare (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
)
The Ljubljana post office ordered these stamps printed but
they were never issued because the Postal Ministry in
Beograd objected. They were stored for several years by the
postal authorities, and eventually sold at auction in 1921.
Many (not these) were damaged by a flod in Celje in 1952 and
acquired the name “Celje Issue”. Exact quantity issued is
unknown but only a few are known to exist now.
MONTENEGRO, 1891 registered cover to Germany, franked
with 25n Prince Nicholas issue (2nd printing, Mi 7II), tied by
CETINJE cds., and prepaying the double letter rate plus Registry fee to Germany. Front shows framed "R" Registry
handstamp, and reverse bears Berlin arrival cds. Scarce franking on a Very Fine Registered cover. Michel 7II (Photo).
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
315
Sixth Session
Ex 1845
1844
H/m
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919, Beltince local overprints, 18 different,
mostly mint, missing only 1 for completeness, all with blue
“S.H.S.” overprint, F.-V.F.,very rare, 15 with Zoran Sips certificates (in Croatian) (Photo).
Est. 2,200 - 2,800 CHF.
2,200 CHF
1845
1847
HH/H/m
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919, Kikinda, Sombor and Nagyszeben private local overprints, in mounts on album pages, 80 different,
all but two unused (mostly never hinged), a nearly complete series of these issues, generally F.-V.F., with Bodor Mihaly certificates (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
Apparently issued by officers of the Serbian occupation forces,
these have a private “speculative” character as they were not
authorized by the postal authorities, but they are listed in
several specialized catalogs of the area.
1848
Ex 1849
1846
HH/H/m
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919, Prekomurje local overprints, 28 different values (missing only one for completeness), majority mint,
one 50f postage due damaged, otherwise F.-V.F., rare items,
with 2009 Bodor Mihaly photocertificate (in English and Hungarian) (Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1847
H)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919, “S.H.S. MEDJIMURJE” local overprint
on Hungarian 10f postal card, unused, Very Fine, very rare,
only a few known (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1851
1848
P
YUGOSLAVIA, 1931, King Alexander, 25pa-20d, imperf
proofs from Ministerial souvenir book, pristine, Very Fine,
rare (Photo).
Est. 800 - 10,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1854
316
Eastern Europe: Yugoslav Area
Start CHF
1849
Start CHF
HH
YUGOSLAVIA, 1941, Lovcen local overprints complete, set
of 3 with “9?%O+=E7? ?)C+)” 2-line overprints, issued by
Communist partisans in Montenegro, o.g., never hinged, Very
Fine, signed Chiaverello, with his 1986 photocertificate (Photo).
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1853
1850
HH
YUGOSLAVIA, 1945, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia,
Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia local overprints complete, o.g., never hinged, F.-V.F., a rare ensemble, some with
Raybaudi or Dragutin certificates. Michel €5,317 (6,340 CHF)
(Photo).
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1851
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919 (Aug 12) cover with Prekomurje local
overprints on 4 Hungarian stamps, franked on back, front
shows usage from Lendava to Zagreb, forwarded to Bosanski
Brod, Very Fine, extremely rare (Photo).
Est. 3,500 - 5,000 CHF.
3,500 CHF
1854
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919 (Aug 12) Hungarian postal card
uprated with 8 Prekomurje local overprints, sent registered
from Lendava to Zagreb, F.-V.F., var (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919 (Jan. 1) Hungarian post card with “H”
local overprint of Prekomurje, Partosfalva (now Prosejakovci
in Slovenia) postmark, Very Fine, with 1999 Flasch certificate
(in Hungarian) (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
Considered a private issue because issued by local troops
without full postal authority authorization, it is nevertheless
fully genuine and very rare.
1855
1852
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919 (Sep 16) cover to Zagreb with
Prekomurje local overprints, franked on front with Hungary
1kr and 10f and on reverse by four 10f (1.5kr total), the 1kr with
blue “SHS” handstamped overprint and the five 10fi with black
“Prekomurje SHS” local overprints; numerous backstamps,
Very Fine, an extremely rare cover and one of the key pieces of
Yugoslav philately, with 2009 Goran Sips photocertificate
(Photo).
Est. 12,000 - 15,000 CHF.
12,000 CHF
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919 (Aug 9) Hungarian postal card uprated
with 3 Prekomurje local overprints, 10f and two 25f, each
with blue “S.H.S.” local overprint, sent registered from Belatincz
to Zagreb, Very Fine, rare, with 2009 Zorann Sips
photocertificate (in Croatian) (Photo).
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
Detailed notes on the history of the cover (in German and
Croatian) accompany the lot. They give the full explanation by
the local postmaster as to how and why the stamps were
overprinted - only Hungarian stamps were available at the
local P.O. Only a handful of such covers are known.
317
Sixth Session
Start CHF
1856
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1919 (Oct 10) Hungarian post card uprated
with Temesvar local overprinted issues, plus two other Hungarian issues, sent registered from Pancsova to Tuzla in
Bosnia, Very Fine, very scarce local usage (Photo).
Est. 800 - 1,000 CHF.
800 CHF
1857
)
YUGOSLAVIA-Colombia, 1931 registered airmail cover
show ing use of 4c Colombian postal stationery envelope,
from Yugoslavia, with additional franking of three 50p King Alexander issue (on reverse), plus 50p+50p, 1d+50p, and 3d+1d
semi-postals (Sc 42,B17-19), all tied by GORNJA RADGONA
c.d.s.'s. Columbian postage paid with 1c and 2c 1917 regular issue, plus 5c, 10c, 15c, and R / 20c SCADTA issues (Sc
340,341,C56,C68,C70,CF3), all tied by SERVICIO DE
TRANSPORTES AEREOS / BARRANQUILLA c.d.s.'s. Front
shows blue Registration label plus CALI arrival cds., and reverse bears NEW YORK transit cds. A very rare SCADTA cover
showing availability and use of Colombian / SCADTA stamps
via Consular agents in Yugoslavia (Photo).
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1856
1858
)
YUGOSLAVIA, 1934 (Sep 2) registered airmail cover from
Beograd via Berlin to Moscow, with numerous postmarks
front and back, F.-V.F. (Photo).
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
1859
)
YUGOSLAVIA AND SERBIA, 1850's-1970's, accumulation
of over 160 covers, in one box. About half are stampless (with
nice clear postmarks), others range from later Serbia through
Yugoslav Kingdom to a few post-war, including registered,
postal stationery, express, postal forms, usages abroad, generally F.-V.F., a nice dealer lot with many €20-€50 retail items.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
1857
1860
H
YUGOSLAVIA, 1918-1941, mint collection, complete for the
period, hinged on album pages. Includes issues, overprints
(the key piece being Mi 64 with cert.), souvenir sheets, postage
dues, all fresh, with first hinge, F.-V.F., difficult to find complete.
Est. 1,800 - 2,400 CHF.
1,800 CHF
1861
m
YUGOSLAVIA, 1918-1941, used collection, hinged on album
pages, nearly complete for the period in centerline souvenir
sheets, airmail, postage dues and some Exile Govt. in London,
only a few stamps missing, couple key pieces with certificates.
An attractive lot with nice cancels, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 1,400 - 1,800 CHF.
1,400 CHF
1858
1862
HH/H
YUGOSLAVIA AND AREAS, collection, 1919-1999, from
1945 unmounted mint including sheetlets and booklets. Includes the new areas from Bosnia, Croatia, Rep. Serbia Kraijna
to Slovenia.
Est. 600 - 1,000 CHF.
600 CHF
Ex 1864
318
Eastern Europe: Yugoslav Area - Worldwide
Start CHF
1863
Start CHF
H/m
1867
YUGOSLAVIA, 1943, accumulation of issues of the Govt. in
Exile, in one small box. Contains mint sets, souvenir sheets, full
sheets and a few used; heavy duplication, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 500 - 750 CHF.
500 CHF
1864
YUGOSLAVIA: TRIESTE ZONE B, 1945-1951, 52 covers, in
one cover album. Mainly Yugoslav private or commercial correspondence but also some Italian, also a few FDC's, with a variety of frankings including some scarcer overprints, generally
F.-V.F.
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
HH
YUGOSLAVIA: TRIESTE ZONE B, 1952, Olympic set complete, imperf, horizontal pairs, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Michel 70 U-75 U (Photo).
Est. 1,000 - 1,500 CHF.
1,000 CHF
1865
)
1868
HH
YUGOSLAVIA:TRIESTE ZONE B, 1945-1951, mint collection, complete for the period, on stock pages, including souvenir sheets, 2 key items with certificates, all o.g., never hinged,
F.-V.F.
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
HH
YUGOSLAVIA: TRIESTE ZONE B, 1953, 300d Esperanto
Congress, miniature sheet of 8, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.
Michel 104 (Photo).
Est. 2,500 - 3,500 CHF.
2,500 CHF
Worldwide Forgeries, Literature
and Collections
1869
Union Philatélique de Genève, Album des Fac-Similés, a
large beautifully produced special album (No. 84), printed in
1928, with approximately 1000 forgeries carefully mounted and
annotated, plus numerous illustrations, as well as examples of
hundreds of forged cancels. A magnificent guide to the numerous forgeries of classic rarities and a famous book in its own
right. Binding split and taped together and some pages are just
a bit toned, overall F.-V.F., a wonderful lot for the expert.
Est. 5,000 - 7,500 CHF.
5,000 CHF
1870
The Ferrari de la Renotière Collection, the original set of auction sale catalogs, in 14 volumes, Paris, 1921-1925, with numerous clear black & white illustrations. Except for some
occasional cover wear or yellowing, in excellent condition
throughout, Very Fine for this.
Est. 2,000 - 3,000 CHF.
2,000 CHF
1866
HH
A magnificent original set of catalogs of the finest collection of
the world's rarities ever formed. No other collection ever since
has come close to the degree of completeness of great rarities
that the Ferrari collection possessed.
YUGOSLAVIA: TRIESTE ZONE B, 1953, 300d Esperanto
Congress, miniature sheet of 12, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine,
with 1992 E. Diena certificate. Michel 104 (Photo).
Est. 3,000 - 4,000 CHF.
3,000 CHF
319
Sixth Session
1872
H/m
WORLDWIDE, 1850's-1970's, massive accumulation, filling
a large box. Main strength is in a small box of better items,
mainly 19th century, on cards, with a huge retail / catalog value;
also a nice collection of Finland with strength in earliest issues
plus a nice range up to the 1970's. There are also numerous
old-time albums, a small German States collection and some
loose pages. Mixed condition, but the great majority of the value
is Fine or Fine to Very Fine. Close inspection definitely recommended.
Est. 4,000 - 6,000 CHF.
4,000 CHF
1873
1871
m
WORLDWIDE, 1850's-1910's, old-time collection of mint
and used, housed in two beautiful and originally very luxurious
French albums (produced by Arthur Maury around 1905 - the
maps and illustrations are wonderful, although the binding is by
now faulty), with various newer issues added on the blank
pages. Virtually every country is represented, with much of the
strength lying in French and Portuguese Areas (including colonies) & overseas areas. Several thousand stamps hinged on
pages, in mixed condition ranging from Very Fine to dismal. A
fun lot for the collector - many useful stamps here and much hidden value, a great old-time collection.
Est. 1,000 CHF.
1,000 CHF
)
WORLDWIDE, 1935-47, one man's lifelong collection of
flight covers, beautifully housed in one huge, specially made
half-leather album. The collection starts with approximately 100
mainly large-size “round-the-world” covers, with a wide variety
of frankings from and to many different countries, all on carefully
written-up pages, many with additional detailed information,
photos, maps, contemporary clippings etc. Each flight is described by route and the time it took to accomplish. There is also
a section (at the end) of Zeppelin flights including two Liechtenstein 1936 Hindenburg flights franked with the 1fr and 2fr Liechtenstein Zeppelins, plus two German 1930 South America
Flight covers and three 1933 Chicago Flight covers (each with
the appropriate Zeppelin frankings), plus a mint Zeppelin set
(with Schlegel cert.). And there are about a dozen later
(1980's-1990's) record ballon and airplane flight covers, several signed by Steve Fossett, the long-distance aviation pioneer
(who disappeared during a flight in Nevada a few years ago).
1874
)
WORLDWIDE, 1829-1864, assortment of stampless covers,
approximately 90, crammed into one album. Includes Italy, Germany, India, Great Britain, France, Russia, Spain and more.
Great variety, some on annotated pages. Condition is generally
Fine or Fine to Very Fine. A nice lot for the postal historian or
postal history dealer.
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
1875
H/m
WORLDWIDE, 1840-1899, collection of mint and used, in
one International Album. Several thousand stamps hinged on
pages, all areas represented, no rarities but many interesting
classics. Usual mixed condition, this one needs careful inspection as there are likely to be many surprises here.
Est. 400 - 600 CHF.
400 CHF
The collection has value both in terms of the wealth of the individual covers - most would make great individual auction, retail
or eBay lots - but has much additional value as a single unit, a
wonderful tribute both to aviation, aviation philately, and one
man's collecting ability. This is a truly remarkable lot, in
wonderfully choice condition. Inspection definitely a must!
(Photo).
Est. 6,000 - 8,000 CHF.
6,000 CHF
1876
H/m
WORLDWIDE, 1850's-1940's, old-time accumulation of
mostly used, housed in three overflowing stock books. Thousands and thousands of stamps from all over the world, a large
and chaotic lot that will give many hours of fun to the collector
sorting through this one. Inspect carefully!
Est. 300 - 400 CHF.
300 CHF
The collection belonged to Henry Spalding, Jr. (whose name is
stamped on the cover) and was formed for him in part by his
friend, Mr. Orchard, a rural English postmaster, who had a
lifelong passion for flight. The collection also contains
interesting personal information about each.
1877
H
WORLDWIDE, 1951-2001, collection of official presentation albums and year sets, large box filled with these specially
prepared books, including interesting Japan from the 1950's
with good airmail sets, UN First Issue, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, DDR, even a US; also 10 or more Italian
year sets in special albums. Clean lot with excellent collector interest, generally F.-V.F.
Est. 250 - 350 CHF.
250 CHF
320
Worldwide
Start CHF
1878
H
WORLDWIDE, 1870's-1950's, eclectic collection balance,
in one box. On cards or loose, in no order at all, the completely
disorganized balance of a large collection, mainly used stamps,
19th to early 20th century, requires patient inspection as there is
some value amongst all the chaff.
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1879
H
WORLDWIDE, Booklet accumulation, 1927-90, including
Australia, China, Ireland (100++).
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
1880
Ex 1881
H
WORLDWIDE, Balance lot, including complete sheets of Russia and many other areas, also DDR collection with coil strips.
Housed in a large box, high catalog value, must view.
Est. 100 - 200 CHF.
100 CHF
1881
)
WORLDWIDE, cover lot, with more than 300 items, including
better frankings, Express, Inflation. Est. 100 - 200 CHF (Photo).
Est. 100 CHF.
100 CHF
1882
)
EUROPE, 1888-1909, 29 covers or cards going to Rumania,
from Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. Wide variety of
frankings, some registered, interesting lot, generally F.-V.F.
(Photo).
Est. 200 - 300 CHF.
200 CHF
1883
Ex 1882
HH
EUROPA, 1956-1999, essentially complete collection,
neatly arranged in 2 stock books, including all the key early sets
and singles, plus later issues, souvenir sheets, varieties and
more. Spot check shows all mint never hinged, generally F.-V.F.,
a beautiful lot, seldom seen this complete.
Est. 750 - 1,000 CHF.
750 CHF
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