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PUJA INICIAL EN €UROS<br />
1 1 ALBANIA. 1899. TURKISH POST OFFICES. Registered <strong>en</strong>velope to Constantinople bearing Turkey 20 para lilac (pair)<br />
(Yvert 84) and 2 pi bistre (Yvert 86) tied by bilingual JANINA datestamp (Coles & Walker unlisted type) with<br />
STAMBOUL arrival on reverse. Scarce item of mail from Janina Vilayet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
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ANDORRA. 1860. BARCELONA a ENCAMP (Andorra). 4 cuartos amarillo, mat. R.C. 2 de Barcelona.<br />
Extraordinariam<strong>en</strong>te rara, muy pocas cartas conocidas dirigidas a Andorra <strong>en</strong> éste período. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
3 Yv.92. 1886. BIARRITZ a ANDORRA. 25 cts. amarillo al dorso, fechadores de tránsito de Porte, Bourg-Madame,<br />
Puigcerda y Seo de Urgel. Rarísima destinación <strong>en</strong> éste período. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
2 4 ARGENTINA. (1780 CA.). FRONTAL. CORREO REAL MADRID a SANTIAGO DE CHILE. Marca ovalada del Correo<br />
Real estampada <strong>en</strong> Madrid y marca ESPAÑA lineal <strong>en</strong> color verde negro estampada <strong>en</strong> Bu<strong>en</strong>os Aires. RARÍSIMA. 350,–<br />
1 5 1807. SAN JUAN a BUENOS AYRES. Marca lineal MENDOSA <strong>en</strong> rojo. Preciosa y rara <strong>en</strong> época colonial. . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
1 6 1809. SANTIAGO (España) a BUENOS AIRES. Marca STGO./GALICIA y ESPAÑA estampada <strong>en</strong> LA CORUÑA. . . . . . 70,–<br />
1 7 Sc.2. 1858. Envuelta circulada de SALTO a TUCUMAN. 10 ctvos. verde, mat. SALTA/FRANCA. MAGNÍFICA. F.<br />
Kneitschel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
8 Kn.1. 1859. PROVINCIA DE CÓRDOBA. Carta completa circulada de CAÑAR a CÓRDOBA, franqueada con sello de 5<br />
cts. azul usado con líneas cruzadas manuscritas <strong>en</strong> tinta de escribir. Las pocas cartas conocidas circuladas con<br />
este sello están sin cancelar. Esta es la única conocida con la cancelación manuscrita. Informe técnico realizado<br />
<strong>en</strong> la Universidad de Córdoba indicando que la composición de la tinta que cancela el sello es de la época.<br />
EXCEPCIONAL. Gran rarera de este período. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.500,–<br />
2 9 1860 (Jan). CONFEDERATION. Cover to TUCUMAN. Large Figures 5c. red, four margined example from Plate B,<br />
position 46, showing break in outer frame line below EN of C<strong>en</strong>tavos tied by oval CORREO<br />
NACIONAL-FRANCA-DEL ROSARIO handstamp in black. A very rare stamp on letter, believed to be the only<br />
cover bearing this plate variety. Signed Knietschel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650,–<br />
64 10 1861 (March 30). Entire letter to FRANCE, readdressed on arrival, from BUENOS AIRES franked by Great Britain 1857<br />
4 d. rose and very scarce 18561 s. deep bright gre<strong>en</strong> tied by B32 obliterators with British PO BUENOS AYRES<br />
single ring cds on reverse. At upper right a fair strike of the very rare INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID handstamp in<br />
black (Parm<strong>en</strong>ter states ´Rarity´) and with oval Anglo-Fr<strong>en</strong>ch accountancy marking GB-40 c in black. Interesting<br />
and attractive cover. SG Z7, Z22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
2 11 Kn.23. (1866 CA.). FRONTAL. 5 ctvos. rosa, IV tirada. Mat. ovalado VILLA-NUEVA/FRANCO <strong>en</strong> azul. MAGNÍFICA y<br />
RARÍSIMA cancelación. Cert. SOLARI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
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1 12 1867 (July 12). Cover from Bu<strong>en</strong>os Ayres to Bordeaux franked by France 1862 80c. carmine tied by Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge,<br />
superb strike of octagonal ´BUENOS AYRES´ Consular datestamp at left, circular ´Bresil-Bordeaux´ <strong>en</strong>try mark<br />
alongside (Avril 16, error for Aout - August, Bordeaux cds on reverse correctly dated 16 Aout). A fine and scarce<br />
cover. Scott 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
13 (1868 CA.). SALTA a BUENOS AIRES. 5 ctvos. carmín cereza, V tirada y 15 cts. azul. Mat. ovalado tipo ROCOCO de<br />
SALTA. RARÍSIMA combinación de franqueo equival<strong>en</strong>te a cuatro portes, probablem<strong>en</strong>te única con mat. tipo<br />
´rococo´. Cert. SOLARI y J. DEL MAZO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.250,–<br />
14 1869 (Nov. 23). Registered cover from ROSARIO to BUENOS AIRES franked by 5c vermilion and pair & single of 10c<br />
gre<strong>en</strong>, tied by two neat strikes of CERTIFICADO, repeated with three further strikes alongside, with Bu<strong>en</strong>os Aires<br />
cds at upper left and italic Certificado also tying part of the franking on arrival. Notification of receipt inside. A<br />
rare and very desirable exhibition piece.Scott 18A, 20. Ex Sabbatini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900,–<br />
1 15 1870 (May 30). Cover, op<strong>en</strong>ed for display and slightly trimmed, mailed to G<strong>en</strong>ova franked by France 1863 Laureated 40<br />
c. orange strip of three tied by Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge in black, with fine strike of octogonal ´BUENOS<br />
AYRES/PAQ.FR.J.Nº2´ in black, GENOVA arrival (June 29) on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
64 16 Sc.20. 1871 (30 Sept.). BUENOS AIRES a ESPAÑA. Circulada con sello de 5 ctvos. rojo y sello francés de 80 cts.<br />
carmín con mat. ANCLA <strong>en</strong> AZUL y fechador octogonal BUENOS AYRES/PAQ. FR. J. Circulada via Lisboa<br />
(tránsito al dorso) y por tierra hasta Málaga. MAGNÍFICA. Raro uso <strong>en</strong> color azul del matasellos ancla.NOTA:<br />
Desde noviembre 1869 hasta junio del 1873 las cartas podían ser <strong>en</strong>tregadas directam<strong>en</strong>te a la ag<strong>en</strong>cia postal<br />
francesa y pagar sólo el porte francés, por lo que las cartas salidas de Arg<strong>en</strong>tina con franqueo mixto francesarg<strong>en</strong>tino<br />
anteriores a julio de 1873 son muy raras. (Ver Salles tomo III pág. 62-63). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
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2 17 1873. BUENOS AIRES to BORDEAUX with strip of 3 plus single Fr<strong>en</strong>ch 25c Ceres types tied by ANCHOR LOZENGES<br />
and octogonal BUENOS-AYRES paquebot datestamp. Boxed PD alongside in red. Very fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
2 18 1874 (May 10). Combination cover to LYON (France) franked by Arg<strong>en</strong>tina 1868 5c. red tied by Bu<strong>en</strong>os Aires cds in<br />
black; France 1871/75 25c. blue and 80c. carmine applied for onward transmission and tied by Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge of<br />
dots. Octagonal BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 3 in black at right. Lyon arrival (June 8) on reverse of a<br />
scarce cover. Signed Calves. Ceres 57+60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
2 19 1875 (Jan. 10). Cover from BUENOS AIRES to BORDEAUX (addressee´s surname cut out), showing interesting Por<br />
Orénoque handstamp (Salles fig. 1075) applied at Bu<strong>en</strong>os Aires on dispatch, with 5c vermilion and 15c blue<br />
(horizontal crease) covering the internal postage, tied by cds, in combination with France 1870-75 Cérès 10c<br />
(pair), 40c and strip of three of 80c, paying the triple weight letter rate, tied by ANCHOR LOZENGES with<br />
matching octagonal BUENOS-AYRES/PAQ.FR.J Nº2 at bottom, as well as arrival on back. A rare and colourful<br />
franking. Scott 20, 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950,–<br />
2 20 1875. BUENOS AIRES a MILANO. Carta preparada para ser <strong>en</strong>viada por buque italiano ´Cristoforo Colombo´ de la<br />
´Sociedade di Navigazioni Giovanni Battista Lavarello´ y franqueada con sello Arg<strong>en</strong>tino de 5 cts. rojo y sellos<br />
Italianos de 30 y 40 cts. con sobrecarga ESTERO. Finalm<strong>en</strong>te la carta fue embarcada al buque francés ´France´<br />
porque el buque italiano había partido ya. Los sellos italianos no fueron matasellados y la carta al llegar por el<br />
correo francés fue tasada con sello de 1 Lira. MUY INTERESANTE Y RARISIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
2 21 1877 (April 4). Registered cover from DOLORES to BUENOS AYRES franked by scarce combination of 1873 30c.<br />
orange and provisionally surcharged Feb. 1877 1c. on 5c. vermilion and 2c. on 5c. vermilion tied by Dolores cds<br />
with Dolores-Certificado-BA cachet above. An extremely rare franking. Scott 24,30,31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
64 22 1877. Cover to LONDON franked by Arg<strong>en</strong>tina 1867-74 5c, vermilion and horizontal strip of three ´1´ on 5c. vermilion<br />
tied by BUENOS AIRES datestamps; used in combination with Great Britain 1873-80 1s. gre<strong>en</strong>, pl. 22 (SG 150)<br />
tied by large part ´FB´ Foreign Branch obliterator with diamond framed ´A´ below. C<strong>en</strong>tral stamp in strip with<br />
op<strong>en</strong>ing tear but a remarkable and rare cover. Certificate BPA (2013). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.250,–<br />
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AUSTRIA. 1858 (Oct 30). Entire letter writt<strong>en</strong> from VIENNA to HAMBURG franked by 1850-58 3kr. red tied by VIENNA<br />
cds, with Prussia 2sgr. black on blue used in an attempt as pre-paym<strong>en</strong>t, cancelled in manuscript with ungültig<br />
above and not accepted as part paym<strong>en</strong>t. Reverse with HAMBURG arrival cds and charged 3 sgr. Postage Due.<br />
A most unusual cover. Certificate Brettl. Michel 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
3 24 1863. Entire letter to BASSANO from VIENNA, franked by 1861 5 kr. rose tied by SCHIO cds in black and, on arrival,<br />
treated as unpaid and charged 20 kr. due and cancelled again with manuscript p<strong>en</strong> cross. Sorani colour<br />
Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
1 25 Mi.21(3). 1863. KLAUSENBURG a PRERAU. 10 Kr. castaño, tira de tres. MAGNIFICA. F. FERCHENBAUER. . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
1 26 1867. Envelope to FRANCE bearing Arms 15 Kr bistre mixed with Franz Joseph 5 Kr red (2) (Yvert 31, 34) tied by<br />
WIEN HABSBERGGASSE double ring with PD and Fr<strong>en</strong>ch <strong>en</strong>try cachet and THOR arrival on reverse. Nice mixed<br />
combination. Cat. Ferch<strong>en</strong>bauer $1500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
1 27 1867 (Oct.). Cover to PARIS franked by 1864 15 kr. pale brown Arms type, perf 9 1/2 and 1867 10 kr. blue for 25 kr.<br />
rate, tied by VIENNA cds. A fine mixed franking cover with arrival cds on reverse. Sc 26, 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
3 28 (1868 ca). Entire letter from BREGENZ to SCHRUNS franked by Privately Perforated Postal Stationery Cut-Out Austria<br />
1867 5kr. red tied by BREGENZ cds in black. SCHRUNS arrival cds of the following day on reverse of an<br />
attractive and very scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. Certificate PUSCHMANN (1982). Scott 29 var. (Cat. 2.500€). . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
3 29 1869 (Aug 18). 25 kr. grey postal stationery <strong>en</strong>velope (146x85mm) mailed from TRIEST to LYON and found to be at<br />
double weight. Marked ´2´ in manuscript and struck with italic AFF. INSUFF. in black with red <strong>en</strong>try marking on<br />
front. Address re-writt<strong>en</strong> and some tape on reverse but scarce usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
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3 30 Sc.29, 30, 31. 1871 (Sept. 21). Three colour franking cover to BARCELONA (Spain) bearing 1867 5kr. rose red, 10kr.<br />
blue and 15kr. brown all tied by VIENNA datestamps in black. Red ´PD´ and manuscript ´20´ credit in crayon,<br />
reverse with Barcelona arrival cds. A scarce and attractive franking to an unusual destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
1 31 1872(Aug 27). Cover from Vi<strong>en</strong>na to Verona, internal rate paid by 1867 10kr blue tied by Landskronagasse-Wi<strong>en</strong><br />
despatch cds, on arrival in Verona charged at 35c with 1870 Postage Due 1c, 2x2c and 30c all tied Verona<br />
cds´s. Rare and fine cover. Scott J3,J4,J8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
1 32 Sc.31. 1873 (April 15). Entire letter at double rate to PARIS franked by 1867 5kr. rose red, and 15kr. brown (3<br />
examples) all tied by LANDSKRONGASSE-WIEN datestamps in black and by Avricourt <strong>en</strong>try mark in blue (18/4).<br />
A pretty cover at 50 kreuzer rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
1 33 Sc.32. 1874. Registered cover from KRAKAU (Poland) addressed ´via Lvov, Brody´ to RUSSIA franked by single 1867-74<br />
25kr. deep lilac tied by KRAKAU-RAKÓM datestamp in black with superb strike of oval RECOMANDIRT-KRAKAU<br />
STADT in blue at right. Three red wax seals on reverse and arrival cds´s on back and front of an exceptionally<br />
attractive cover. Signed Ferch<strong>en</strong>bauer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
3 34 1874 (30 Dec.). Registered usage of 3 kr. gre<strong>en</strong> postal stationary <strong>en</strong>velope to J. B. MOENS in Brussels, up-rated with<br />
1867-74 2 kr. yellow and 5 kr. rose on front and further pair of 5 kr. rose on reverse, all tied by<br />
SEILERSTRATTE/WIEN cds; a few small faults to <strong>en</strong>velope but an attractive three colour franking. . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
1 35 1875 (Oct 20). GERMANY 5 pf. violet postal stationery card used to WANDSBECK bearing Austria 1874 5 kr. red fine<br />
print tied by LANDSTRASSE-WIEN cds´s. A fine and unusual usage. Company cachet of arrival applied two days<br />
later. Scott 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
1 36 1879 (Feb 6). Entire letter to Budapest franked by fine print 1876 2 kr. yellow and 3 kr. gre<strong>en</strong> tied by Railway ´K K<br />
FAHRENDES POSTAMT No. 2´ in black. Pest arrival on reverse of fine cover. Scott 34,35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
3 37 1880. 2 kr. brown on buff stationery card used to BERN franked additionally with 1874-80 3 kr. gre<strong>en</strong> tied on arrival<br />
with BERN cds in black. Extremely unusual card and very pretty item. Sc 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
3 38 1880 (Jan 16). Cover from Gorz to the Poste Restante at Rio de Janeiro with, on reverse 1867-74 5kr. red (4) all tied<br />
by Gorz cds´s in black. Rio de Janeiro arrival cds´s (Feb 13) alongside and framed ´Retour´ marking in black:<br />
returned to Gorz in August 1880. A few small imperfections but a rare destination for this issue. . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
1 39 1895. ENTERO POSTAL de 2 Kr. con franqueo adicional de 2 kr. y 3 kr. circulado a MOZAMBIQUE. Rarísima<br />
destinación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
4 40 AUSTRIAN LEVANT. 1873 (Oct 11). Cover to Trieste franked by single 1867 15s brown tied by Smirne thimble<br />
datestamp in black. A neat and attractive cover. Scott 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
3 41 1874. Cover from BEYROUTH, SYRIA to SWITZERLAND, bearing 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, course print (Sc 3, 5) and<br />
tied by BEIRUTTI 24/2 cds, P.D. and WATTWIL receiver on back. Colorful 20 soldi rate to SWITZERLAND. . . . . 350,–<br />
42 Mi.3/II. 1879 (Feb. 12). 2 kreuzer brown on buff postal stationery card used as Formula Card to FRANKFURT, the<br />
postage paid by 1877 5 soldi red, fine print, each cancelled by fine ADRIANOPEL datestamps in black. Card<br />
readdressed on arrival to Berlin. A rare usage and of delightful appearance. Certificate Ferch<strong>en</strong>bauer (2012). . . . 1.800,–<br />
5 43 (1910 CA.). Undated cover to the Captain of a ship at Constantinople franked by Levant 1pi on 25h blue tied by<br />
Prastoreion-Afion 40 Ship´s Purser´s cachet in violet. Unusual and interesting cover.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
5 44 BOLIVIA. 1877. LA CHIMBA (Bolivia) to FRANCE. CORREOS DE LA CHIMBA/BOLIVIA negative blue ship illustrated<br />
handstamp, Departm<strong>en</strong>t of Litoral. Two strikes of the blue ship marking accompanied by a variety of matching blue<br />
handstamps including ADMON DE CORREOS/DE/LA CHIMBA three-line handstamp, straight line FRANCA and<br />
T/170 rate marking, carried to Lima (Peru) with that Post Office´s transit and turned over to the British Post Office<br />
at Callao with small CALLAO/JU 28 77 c.d.s. on reverse. Also London transit on the reverse and Calais <strong>en</strong>try<br />
c.d.s., backstamped Paris, very fine; an attractive and rare combination of the Bolivian Post Office featuring this<br />
lovely ship illustrated postmark and the British Postal Ag<strong>en</strong>cy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
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5 45 1878 (Dec). Cover from Tarija with superb strike of fancy oval ´FRANCA - TARIJA´ in blue, to Paris mailed via British<br />
P.O. in COBIJA with cds (Code C) in black on front (Dec 5). London cds on reverse (Jan 14, 1879) and<br />
unframed ´T/1-10´ in blue and handstruck ´16´ decimes charge mark in black on front. Slight op<strong>en</strong>ing tear at top<br />
but an attractive and scarce usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
4 46 Sc.42 (6). 1895. SUCRE a PARIS. 5 cts. verde (6) con etiquetas de CERTIFICADO y A.R. Llegada al dorso.<br />
MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
4 47 BOSNIA. 1915. Small cover with ´Three Leaders´ picture on flap German, Austrian & Ottoman Leaders in red; used to<br />
MYSLOWITZ and franked for registered Express rate with 1912 25 h. ultramarine on front and 40 h. deep violet<br />
on reverse tied by BIJELJINA cds´s with fine oval KUK MILITAR-POST UND-TELEGRAPHENAMT-BIJELJINA<br />
datestamp. Delightful and scarce cover. SG 370, 373. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
4 48 BRAZIL. 1827 [Feb 12]. Entire letter from Pernambuco to Lisbon <strong>en</strong>dorsed at lower left ´P.B(arque) Ligeiro´ with good<br />
strike of straight line ´COR? MARITIMO´ in black and reverse with oval framed ´GM´ in black. Rated ´120´ reis in<br />
black. A scarce <strong>en</strong>tire, op<strong>en</strong>s well for display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,–<br />
4 49 1857. Entire letter from RIO GRANDE with RIO DE JANEIRO Brisith PO cds of despatch, s<strong>en</strong>t via Forwarding Ag<strong>en</strong>ts in<br />
LISBON and rated 240 reis there; blue TRANSATLANTICO cds on flap and superb strike of I. PIRES DOS<br />
SANTOS-LISBOA Ag<strong>en</strong>t¦s cachet. Disinfected in LISBON with chisel slit. A scarce and attractive cover. . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
5 50 1868. BAHIA a FRANCIA. Fechador marítimo francés PERNAMBUCO/PAQ. FR. J Nº.1 anulado por un ROMBO DE<br />
PUNTOS y manuscrito ´nul´ corregido con el fechador correcto BAHIA/PAQ. FR. J Nº 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
5 51 1870. PERNAMBUCO a GENOVA. Circulada por buque francés ´AMAZONE´ y tasada a la llegada con sellos italianos de<br />
40 cts. y 1 Lira(2). MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
52 1873 (Set. 19). MATANZAS (Cuba) to BUENOS AIRES. Folded letter hand-carried to St. Thomas and bearing ST.<br />
THOMAS 31 9 1873 c.d.s. franked by Great Britain 4p. vermilion Plate 13 and USA 1870-71 10 ctvos. brown also<br />
tied by well defined single strike of Maltese Cross cork cancel in Rio de Janerio. On reverse RIO DE JANEIRO<br />
19 OUT 73 c.d.s. A fine and very rare mixed franking. Only a few are known and this is the unique with the<br />
Brazilian cancellation on the two stamps (usually the GB stamp is used with C83 Rio de Janeiro B.P.O. and the<br />
US stamp is used with Brazilian cancellation). Ex Bollan and P.J. Kornan.NOTE: The United States and Brazil<br />
Steamship Co. operated betwe<strong>en</strong> St. Thomas and Rio de Janeiro and mail had to be prepaid with U.S. stamps at<br />
the rate of 10c. per 1/2 oz. Stamps were affixed by the St. Thomas mail ag<strong>en</strong>ts, who, if carriage on the Royal<br />
Mail steamers was required, would also add British stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.000,–<br />
5 53 1880 (June 10). 300r red stationery <strong>en</strong>velope s<strong>en</strong>t registered to Bu<strong>en</strong>os Aires from Rio de Janeiro; <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Pelo<br />
Cervantes´ and up-rated with rouletted 1878 2x100r gre<strong>en</strong> and 1876 100r gre<strong>en</strong> all tied in black with red<br />
Registrado-Rio cds alongside. Oval ´Registrado´ struck at left. An unusual mixed issue franking and a rare cover.<br />
Scott 65,72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650,–<br />
5 54 1881. S. ANT. RIO BONITO a BARRA DO PIRAI. 300 reis naranja y verde. Mat. S.ANT./RIO BENITO. Carta certificada.<br />
MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
4 55 1885 (April 23). 20r. brown postal stationery card used from Bahia to London, not up-rated and thus taxed with square<br />
´T´ marking and manuscript ´3d.´ due. Creased but scarce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
4 56 1894. Postal stationary double reply card 80 c orange cancelled by PILAR ALAGOAS datestamp routed via Maceio,<br />
London and Marseille addressed to the Netherlands East Indies with WELTEVREDEN, SEMERANG and REMBANG<br />
arrivals. Very fine item of destination mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
4 57 1894/95. Bureau issue 10c. brown used on lin<strong>en</strong> backed cover to BRAZIL, taxed on arrival with mixed issue Postage<br />
Due 1890 rouletted 50r. olive in strip of four and 1895 perf. 100r. brick red in strips of three (2). Unusual usage. 275,–<br />
4 58 1898. ENTERO POSTAL de 30 reis con franqueo adicional de 100 reis (3) circulado a MALANG (Java). Rarísima<br />
destinación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
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5 59 CHILE. 1782 (12 Sept.). SANTIAGO a BUENOS AIRES. Marca lineal CHILE <strong>en</strong> rojo. Carta completa con texto. Muy<br />
rara y una de las cartas más antiguas conocidas <strong>en</strong> Chile circuladas con marca postal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
69 60 1837. COPIAPO a SANTIAGO. Marca COPIAPO FRANCO y CERTFCASION <strong>en</strong> rojo, ambas de orig<strong>en</strong> colonial. Aspas<br />
manuscritas <strong>en</strong> las esquinas para indicar que se trataba de un <strong>en</strong>vío certificado, <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te ´recibí´ manuscrito<br />
del destinatario. RARÍSIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
6 61 1845. Fr<strong>en</strong>te de Plica Judicial circulada por correo certificado de COPIAPO a SANTIAGO. Marcas COPIAPO FRANCA y<br />
CERTIFICADO. Aspas manuscritas <strong>en</strong> las esquinas para indicar que se trataba de un <strong>en</strong>vío certificado, al dorso<br />
´recibí´ manuscrito del destinatario. RARÍSIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
4 62 (1852 CA.). Envuelta sin texto circulada desde CHILE (probablem<strong>en</strong>te Valparaiso) a SAN FRANCISCO (Usa). Marca<br />
VAPOR BOGOTA/P, tasada a la llegada con 25 cts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
4 63 1852 (15 Oct.). VALPARAISO a SAN FRANCISCO (Usa). Marca VAPOR SANTIAGO/P tasa de 25 cts. a lápiz a la<br />
llegada. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
4 64 Sc.8, 10 (2). 1857. SAN FELIPE a VALPARAISO. 5 cts. castaño y 10 cts. azul (2). Bonita combinación de franqueo. . 250,–<br />
4 65 1861 (17 Enero). VALPARAISO a NEW YORK. Circulada a través del US Consulado, marca circular CONSULATE<br />
U.S.A./VALPARAISO, tasada a la llegada con 10 cts. Pequeñas roturas <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te. MAGNÍFICA y RARA. . . . . 150,–<br />
6 66 Sc.15, 16 (2), 17. 1868. SANTIAGO a VALPARAISO. 1 ctvo. naranja, 2 ctvos. negro (2) y 5 ctvos. rojo, mat.<br />
CANCELLED <strong>en</strong> tres sellos y fechador de SANTIAGO <strong>en</strong> el sello de 1 ctvo. Precioso franqueo tricolor para<br />
completar la tarifa de 10 ctvos. Ex. G. BLANK. Cert. B. MOORHOUSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700,–<br />
4 67 Sc.17 (2). 1869. SANTIAGO a PARÍS. 5 cts. rojo (2), mat. de CORCHO y fechador SANTIAGO/CHILE circulada via<br />
Londres, marca de intercambio GB/1 F 90 c. y tasa de ´12´ décimas. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
6 68 Sc.15, 16, 18 (2). 1872. CARRIZAL-BAJO a SANTIAGO. 1 ctvo. naranja, 2 ctvos. negro (2) y 10 ctvos. azul, mat. de<br />
CORCHO y fechador de Carrizal-Bajo. Franqueo tricolor para hacer un porte de 15 ctvos. MAGNÍFICA. Ex. U.<br />
SIEBEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
6 69 1875. PETORCA a SANTIAGO DE CHILE. 1 ctvo. naranja. Mat. círculos concéntricos. Carta insufici<strong>en</strong>tem<strong>en</strong>te<br />
franqueada y tasada con 8 ctvos., correspondi<strong>en</strong>tes al doble del franqueo omitido (4 ctvos.+1 ctvo.). MAGNIFICA. 600,–<br />
6 70 Sc.18. 1876. VALPARAISO a USA. 10 ctvos. azul, mat. DUPLEX de Valparaiso. La carta circuló trámite el correo<br />
británico via Callao y Panamá dónde fué tasada con ´12´ ctvos., a la llegada a New York fué tasada con ´19´<br />
c<strong>en</strong>ts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
6 71 1877 (Oct 17). Triple rate cover to Glasgow franked by GB 1873 1s. gre<strong>en</strong> plate 12 (3) tied by ´C/30´ obliterators in<br />
black with British P.O. Valparaiso cds alongside. Reverse with ´Hill Head/Glasgow´ (Nov 29) arrival. Scarce<br />
franking. SG Z84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
4 72 1877. CALDERA a VALPARAISO. 5 cts. rojo (Sc.18). Mat. MUDO compuesto por ´siete barras´. Carta circulada<br />
privadam<strong>en</strong>te del Puerto de Copiapo a Valparaiso donde fue depositada al correo <strong>en</strong> el puerto con sello de 5<br />
ctvos., ahorrando los 5 ctvos. del Porte de Mar. En Valparaiso se le aplico la marca FUERA DE BALIJA para<br />
indicar que la carta no estaba <strong>en</strong>caminada correctam<strong>en</strong>te. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,–<br />
73 1878 (Oct. 11). Envelope (complete with cont<strong>en</strong>ts) from LOTA ´Via Straits of Magell<strong>en</strong>´ to ENGLAND, bearing 1877<br />
rouletted 10c. blue with double-ring datestamp and in combination with G.B. 1876 6d. grey Plate 15 pair cancelled<br />
FB in circle of bars at the London Foreign Branch, Berkeley arrival c.d.s. (18.11) on reverse. An unusual<br />
combination franking. B.P.A. Certificate (1975).NOTE: The Pacific Stamp Navigation Co. provided a cheaper (1/-<br />
per oz) but slower alternative service via Cape Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.800,–<br />
6 74 1896. TRAIGEN a CONCEPCION. 2 ctvos. rojo, tres sellos, uno bisectado para completar el franqueo de 5 ctvos.<br />
Rarísimo uso tardío de sellos bisectados prohibidos por la ley <strong>en</strong> 1861. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
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4 75 1897. CORRAL a SUIZA. 5 cts. azul sobre tarjeta postal cromolitografiada GRUSS AUS CORRAL. Manchas del tiempo.<br />
RARÍSIMA tarjeta ilustrada, una de las más antiguas conocidas usadas <strong>en</strong> Chile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
6 76 CHINA. 1857. SHANGHAI a CÁDIZ. Encaminada hasta GIBRALTAR, marca FORWARDED/BY JA. SPEED <strong>en</strong> azul.<br />
Circulada por el correo de Gibraltar a Cádiz con sello español de 4 cuartos. MUY RARA. Cert. GRAUS. . . . . . 400,–<br />
7 77 1885 (May 2). Crown crested <strong>en</strong>velope printed in Vi<strong>en</strong>na, mailed to AUSTRIA franked by France 25c. bistre on yellow<br />
tied by bold (but year slug missing) datestamp SHANG-HAI / CHINE in black. Repeated strike at lower left and<br />
reverse with blue circular LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. NO. 5 datestamp (May 23) in blue. Rare and most appealing<br />
cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
8 78 1899. Mourning <strong>en</strong>velope to Vi<strong>en</strong>na fraked 2c.(5) ´Dragon´ tied barred cancel, together with QV 10c. cancelled Shanghai<br />
cds + boxed ´I.P.O.´ handstamp. Hong Kong transit on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
7 79 1901. Post card to FRANCE, franked by China 1900 4 c. orange brown tied by SHANGHAI cds, with additional franking<br />
by two Russian Offices in China 2 k. gre<strong>en</strong> tied by RUSSIAN P.O. cancel (Tchilinghirian type 1); card <strong>en</strong>dorsed<br />
¦per German mail¦ and bears Fr<strong>en</strong>ch receiver, backside shows black and white photo view of a Shanghai market<br />
sc<strong>en</strong>e. Very fine, an attractive mixed franking. Sc. 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
7 80 1901. Picture postcard of 9 nations´ soldiers to WEIMAR franked Chinese 2c. ´dragon´ & overprinted Japanese<br />
1sncancelled TIENTSIN. Obverse also bears K.D.FELDPOSTEXPED / DES / OSSTASSIATISHEN /<br />
EXPEDITIONSCORPS cds + boxed cachet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
7 81 1901. 1 c. red on yellow stationery card used to Germany cancelled by val Peking datestamp (July 14), also franked by<br />
1898 5 pf. gre<strong>en</strong> tied by Shanghai German PO cds. Blue ´1 Ostasiat Infanterie Regim<strong>en</strong>t/II. Bataillon´ cachet<br />
also on front of card. Scott 2a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
8 82 1902 (June 28). Cover to GERMANY mailed from CHANGSHU with framed two part cachet in black, franked by ´Chine´<br />
25c. black on rose tied by SHANG-HAI/CHINE cds in black. Reverse with Kiukiang cds (June 24) and framed<br />
SHANGHAI cachet alongside Wandsburg arrival cds (Aug 4). A rare and appealing cover that should be op<strong>en</strong>ed<br />
for better Exhibit display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
7 83 1902. Picture postcard of Amoy to Karlsruhe franked Chinese 1c. ´Dragon´ + 5pf tied by ´Kias.<br />
Deutsche/Marine/Schiffspost/No. 46´ datestamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
84 1916. RUSSIAN POST OFFICE. Dispatch Docum<strong>en</strong>t for 21 packages s<strong>en</strong>t from the Russian P.O. in SHANGHAI to<br />
BAKU. Charges paid with 12 copies (in front and back) of 3 r. 50 k. ´Kitai´ stamps, tied by SHANGHAI TYPE 8A.<br />
Very fine and RARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
8 85 1918. C<strong>en</strong>sored <strong>en</strong>velope to UNITED STATES bearing 2c gre<strong>en</strong> (SG 2) and 4c carmine (pair) (SG 3) tied by CANTON<br />
datestamp with boxed P.B.C. (Passed by C<strong>en</strong>sor) hand-stamp in violet with N.Y. arrival on reverse. Fine and<br />
scarce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
8 86 COLOMBIA. 1806 (31 Septiembre). LA MESA a POPAYAN. Marca LA MESA y DEBE <strong>en</strong> tinta de escribir. Muy rara<br />
carta completa circulada durante el período Colonial. Ex F. CAMINO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
8 87 1811 (15 Febrero). ZITARA a SANTA FEE. Marca BEBARA y FRANCA <strong>en</strong> tinta de escribir. Rarísima circulada durante<br />
el período Colonial. EX. F. CAMINO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
8 88 1822 (13 Febrero). SOGAMOSO a BOGOTÁ. Marca SOGAMOSO/FRANCA y CORREOS ambas <strong>en</strong> rojo de orig<strong>en</strong><br />
Colonial. RARISIMA. Ex. F. CAMINO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
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69 89 1840 (May 6). Entire letter-interesting cont<strong>en</strong>ts as ´Bogota Diary-this day G<strong>en</strong>eral Santander died and description of his<br />
funeral on the 13th,the Pacification of Pasto-it seems little more than a truce obtained by Orlando... as apostle of<br />
G<strong>en</strong>eral Sucre. R<strong>en</strong>ewed disturbances´ and <strong>en</strong>dorsed to LONDON per British Packet. The <strong>en</strong>tire was s<strong>en</strong>t via<br />
JAMAICA with manuscript ´Fwd´d 22 June 1840´ with outstanding KINGSTON cds on reverse (June 27) and<br />
LONDON arrival on reverse (Aug 9). On arrival in FALMOUTH a superb strike of the CARTHAGENA Fleuron<br />
handstamp in red applied on front and rated 4 s. 1 d. Truly delightful and historic cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
8 90 Sc.38. 1866. BOGOTA a FRANCIA. 10 c<strong>en</strong>t. violeta, mat. ovalado BOGOTA. Circulada por el correo británico, al dorso<br />
fechador de B.P.O. de SANTA MARTA, tasada a la llegada con 10 céntimos. Rara carta circulada al exterior.<br />
Cert. D. BORTFELDT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575,–<br />
69 91 1865 (May 3). Outer letter sheet to POPAYAN s<strong>en</strong>t registered with single and a pair of 1865 10c. violet, one with<br />
corner contemporary fault, tied by oval BOGOTA handstamps in black and by ´O´ marking in red d<strong>en</strong>oting<br />
registration. Two line Certificacion à Bogotà/Salio <strong>en</strong> 3 de Mayo 1865 in red at left. Three Official red cachets<br />
on reverse of an attractive and scarce cover. Scott 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
8 92 1868. CARTAGENA a SANTA MARTA. Circulada por el correo británico, sello de 4 p. naranja (leve defecto), mat. C56<br />
y fehador de la B.P.O. de CARTHAGENA al dorso. También al dorso marca circular AGENCE CONSULAIRE DE<br />
FRANCE A CARTHAGENE D´AMERIQUE. Rara circulada d<strong>en</strong>tro del de Colombia por el correo británico. . . . . . 350,–<br />
7 93 Sc.2a. 1871 (12 Noviembre). SOLEDAD a CARTAGENA. 10 c<strong>en</strong>t. rojo bisectado para ser usado como 5 cts., mat.<br />
manuscrito ´SOLEDAD´. Carta completa con texto. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
7 94 Sc.2a. (1872 CA.). Envuelta SINCELEJO a CARTAGENA. 10 c<strong>en</strong>t. rojo bisectado para ser usado como 5 c<strong>en</strong>ts., mat.<br />
manuscrito ´SINCELEJO´. Cert. BORTFELDT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
7 95 Sc.2a. 1872 (23 Diciembre). SOLEDAD a CARTAGENA. 10 c<strong>en</strong>t. rojo bisectado para ser usado como 5 cts., mat.<br />
manuscrito ´SOLEDAD´. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
9 96 Sc.62a. 1875 (25 Abril). IBAGUE a HONDA. 5 cts. amarillo mat. manuscrito ´Ybague´ al dorso etiqueta de<br />
CERTIFICADOS de 50 ctvos. (H & G CC5) adherida al sobre con lacres ´recibí´ mansucrito del destinatario al<br />
dorso. Diversos defectos <strong>en</strong> el sobre por mala apertura. Muy raro franqueo. Cert. B. MOORHOUSE. . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
9 97 Sc.107. 1882. BOGOTA a BERNA (Suiza). 10 cts. lila, mat. BOGOTA y fechador marítimo francés SAVANILLA/PAQ.<br />
FR. Nº 2 <strong>en</strong> rojo. Rara destinación <strong>en</strong> este período. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,–<br />
7 98 1882 (Dec). Registered cover to Dresd<strong>en</strong> franked by 1881 imperforate 10c. lilac cancelled in manuscript, scarce<br />
Recom<strong>en</strong>dada registration label at left neatly tied by Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Paquebot SAVANILLA-PAQ.FR.D.No.2 octagonal<br />
datestamp in black and, on reverse, 1881 10c. violet registration stamp. Dresd<strong>en</strong> arrival cds (Jan 21) in black.<br />
Scarce and attractive cover. Scott 107, F7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
7 99 1884. Cover to CURACAO franked by single imperforate 1881 20 c. black, tied by violet BARRANQUILLA datestamp.<br />
Curacao arrival cds alongside and docketing on reverse showing 8 days for delivery. Scarce stamp on cover. (SG<br />
97). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
7 100 1900. BOGOTA a ALEMANIA. Entero Postal de 2 ctvos. con cromolitografía al dorso LA DORADA-PUERTO EN EL RIO<br />
MAGDALENA. Rara circulada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
7 101 1900. BARRANQUILLA a ALEMANIA. Entero Postal de 2 ctvos. con cromolitografía al dorso VISTA DE PANAMA. Rara<br />
circulada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
7 102 1901. BARRANQUILLA a ALEMANIA. Entero Postal de 2 ctvos. con franqueo adicional de 2 ctvos. al dorso<br />
cromolitografía CATEDRAL DE BOGOTA, PLAZA BOLIVAR. Rara circulada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
9 103 CUBA. 1773 (1 Enero). HABANA a GENOVA (Italia). Carta completa dirigida a un Oficial de la Marina de Guerra de<br />
Cerdeña, circulada privadam<strong>en</strong>te. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
104 1778 (16 Noviembre). HABANA a GENOVA. Circulada por el correo español, marca lineal YNDIAS <strong>en</strong> rojo y tasa de<br />
1,18 liras estampada a la llegada. Extraordinariam<strong>en</strong>te rara, se trata de una de las cartas más antiguas conocidas<br />
con la marca YNDIAS y probablem<strong>en</strong>te la más antigua carta dirigida a un país que no fuera España. . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
7 105 1808 (9 Febrero). HABANA a VERACRUZ. Marca YNDIAS <strong>en</strong> rojo y manuscrito ´Calandra Amistad´. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . 150,–<br />
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106 1830-31. NEW ORLEANS (Usa) a LA HABANA. Dos cartas con marcas de <strong>en</strong>trada NA (Noramerica) y HABANA lineal<br />
ambas <strong>en</strong> negro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
7 107 1845 (15-3). HABANA a MADRID. Marca ISLAS DE/BARLOVENTO <strong>en</strong> verde. Magnífica y muy rara <strong>en</strong> éste color. . . . 150,–<br />
10 108 1849. CÁDIZ a LA HABANA. Marca ovalada EMPRESA/ESPAÑA <strong>en</strong> amarillo, estampada a la llegada. . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
73 109 1865 (20 Junio). CUBA a BURDEOS (Francia). Circulada por el correo francés, fechador octogonal CUBA/IMPER.<br />
EUGENIE (Salles 1337) de la línea marítima. EXTRAORDINARIAMENTE RARA. Sólo se conoc<strong>en</strong> dos cartas y la<br />
otra está incompleta. Probablem<strong>en</strong>te se trate de la marca más rara exist<strong>en</strong>te de los correos marítimos franceses<br />
<strong>en</strong> el Caribe. Ex. col. Roberts y Y. Kouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300,–<br />
10 110 Ed.13. 1866. HABANA correo interiro. 5 cts. lila. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
9 111 Ed.14 (4). 1866. GUAIMARO a PUERTO PRINCIPE. Carta CERTIFICADA franqueada con una tasa de 4 sellos de 10<br />
cts. azul, mat. PARRILLA COLONIAL y marca CERTIF. Ligera doblez de archivo atravesando dos sellos sin<br />
importancia. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550,–<br />
10 112 1873. MATANZAS a HABANA. Envuelta circulada con sello de GIRO de 10 cts. castaño. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
73 113 1876 (June 5). Entire from HAVANA to LIMA, bearing G.B. 1874 4d. vermilion Plate 14 strip of three cancelled with<br />
C58 duplex and bearing, on reverse, Peru Postage Due 1874-86 10c. orange cancelled with arrival c.d.s. (2.7)<br />
with St. Thomas transit c.d.s. (21.6) alongside. An extraordinary mixed franking, unique known. Holcombe Opinion<br />
(1989). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.000,–<br />
10 114 Ed.41. 1877 (1 Enero). HABANA correo interior. 25 cts. verde bisectado para ser usado como 12 1/2 ctvos. Circulada<br />
el 1-ENE-1877 PRIMER DÍA DE CIRCULACIÓN. RARÍSIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
9 115 Ed.42. 1877. HABANA correo interior. Circulada con sello de 50 ctvos. negro cuatrisectado para ser usado como 12 1/2<br />
ctvos. Extraordinariam<strong>en</strong>te raro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
116 1879. GUANTANAMO a NEW YORK. Carta depositada directam<strong>en</strong>te al buque y franqueada con dos sellos de 25 cts.<br />
azul, a la llegada añadido un 2 cts. naranja US. para el pago del porte local. Combinación de franqueo UNICA<br />
CONOCIDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.500,–<br />
9 117 Ed.65(4). 1881. CEIBA MOCHA a HABANA. 5 ctvos. gris (4). Mat. PARRILLA COLONIAL y fechador de Ceiba Mocha<br />
más marca CERTIF. <strong>en</strong> azul. RECIBÍ del destinatario al dorso. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
9 118 1884. FRONTAL de una FAJA DE PRENSA. Circulada de LA HABANA a FRANCIA con sellos franceses de 5 cts. verde<br />
(5) y 15 cts. azul (5). Mat. octogonal HAVANE / PAQ. FR. B (Salles 1439) <strong>en</strong> rojo. Rarísimo, color no<br />
reseñado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
10 119 Ed.101. 1885. GIBARA a VALENCIA. 5 cts. azul (2) FALSO POSTAL (Graus Tipo I). Raro <strong>en</strong> carta. . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
11 120 1891 (5 Abril). HABANA a NEW YORK circulada con sello Fiscal de 5 cts. azul. Franqueo no aceptado <strong>en</strong> carta al<br />
exterior y carta tasada, marca T/HAVANA y COLLECT POSTAGE-10 CENTS. Pagados con sello US de 10 cts. al<br />
dorso. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
11 121 Ed.124/27 y 128f. 1893. HABANA a SUIZA. 1, 2, 2 1/2, 5 ctvos. y sello de 10 ctvos. rosa bisectado para servir como<br />
5 ctvos. Extraordinario y muy raro franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
10 122 Ed.128(3), 136(5). 1894. PRÍNCIPE a LONDRES. Carta certificada con franqueo al dorso, 1 ctvo. azul (5) y 10 ctvos.<br />
rosa (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
10 123 1896 (31 Dic). Entero Postal de 3 ctvos. rosa escrito <strong>en</strong> La Habana y depositado <strong>en</strong> el correo <strong>en</strong> Veracruz (5 Ene.<br />
1897) con franqueo adicional de Méjico de 3 ctvos. Fechador de llegada a Alemania <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te. Muy interesante<br />
franqueo. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
10 124 Ed.146. 1896. SAN ANTONIO a LOWEL (USA). 1 ctvo. violeta (5). Mat. ovalado COMUNICACIONES/SAN ANTONIO DE<br />
LOS BAÑOS. MAGNÍFICA y RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
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10 125 1897. HABANA a NEW YORK y reexpedido a TEPLITZ (Austria). Entero Postal doble de 3 + 3 ctvos. rosa con sello<br />
US de 2 c<strong>en</strong>ts. rojo para la reexpedición. Excepcional y muy raro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
11 126 Ed.159. 1898. HABANA a MADRID. 1 ctvo. castaño y sellos FISCALES de 1 ctvo. y 5 ctvos. para completar un<br />
franqueo de 7 ctvos. Magnífico y muy raro franqueo utilizando sellos Fiscales por falta de sellos de Correos. Cert.<br />
GRAUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
11 127 1898 (20 Agosto). GUERRA HISPANO-AMERICANA. FERROL a PORTSMOUTH (Usa). 25 cts. y sello de Imp. de<br />
Guerra de 5 cts. dirigida aun marinero del Acorazado español ´Vizcaya´, prisionero <strong>en</strong> USA, marca PISONNERS<br />
LETTER. CENSORED AND FORWARDED. NAVY DEPARTMENT. BUREAU OF NAVIGATION. WASHIGNTON. MUY<br />
RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
10 128 1899 (18-Mar.). SPAIN-USA WAR. PALACIOS a NEW YORK. 3 cts. lila (2) (un sello pequeño defecto). Mat. español<br />
circular <strong>en</strong> azul PALACIOS/ISLA DE CUBA, fechador de tránsito del correo Español ?? de la Habana y llegada a<br />
P.O.N.Y./MAIL DETENTION. MUY INTERESANTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
10 129 1932. MATANZAS a PRAGA (Checoslovaquia). Vuelo CATAPULTADO desde el buque alemán ´BREMEN´ el 27 de Junio.<br />
Franqueo mixto de Cuba y USA. RARÍSIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
11 130 DENMARK. 1859 (July 15). Entire letter from COPENHAGEN to BORDEAUX franked at 48 sk rate with horizontal strip<br />
of three 16 sk. grey violet all tied by both 181 and 182 numeral cancellations and by red FRENCH <strong>en</strong>try marking.<br />
A remarkable <strong>en</strong>tire and BORDEAUX arrival (July 19) cds on reverse. Scott 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
11 131 1859. Envelope to FRANCE bearing 2 skill blue (Facit 5), 16 skill violet (pair) (Facit 8) and 4 skill brown (Facit 9) tied<br />
by KJOBENHAVEN conc<strong>en</strong>tric ring with handstruck P.D. routed via Hamburg with Fr<strong>en</strong>ch <strong>en</strong>try cachet in red and<br />
various transits on reverse. A very fine three coloured franking to France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
132 1867 (March 21). Five colour, mixed issue franking from Cop<strong>en</strong>hag<strong>en</strong> to Verona, Italy with imperforate 1857 8sk. gre<strong>en</strong><br />
with shaved margin, perf. 1864-68 2sk. blue, 3sk. lilac, 4sk. red and 16sk. olive grey; overlapped and tied by<br />
numeral ´1´ cancels in black. Reverse with ´Kiel/Hamburg´ in blue and Milan and Verona cds´s (March 27). A<br />
few small imperfections but a remarkable and rare cover. Certificate LASSE NEILSEN. Ex Dr. G<strong>en</strong>e Scott<br />
collection. Scott 8,11-13,15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
11 133 1889 (Oct 26). Registered cover to HOLSTEIN franked by extraordinary usage of 1882-84 5ö. gre<strong>en</strong> (6, one with<br />
contemporary fault), 10ö. carmine (7) and 1875-79 8ö. slate gre<strong>en</strong> & carmine (7) all tied by K/3 numerals with<br />
COPENHAGEN cds alongside. A colourful and very rare franking. Certificate NEILSEN. Afa 25y, 34 and 35. . . . . 325,–<br />
12 134 1892 (Feb 22). Cover to BENDIGO (Victoria, Australia) franked by 1885 10ö. carmine strip of three tied by<br />
COPENHAGEN cds´s, struck on arrival in B<strong>en</strong>digo (April 1, held until Oct 8) with framed UNCLAIMED/BENDIGO in<br />
black. Reverse with MELBOURNE RETURNED LETTER OFFICE cds in purple and front with NOT CALLED FOR<br />
bilingual cachet. A rare and appealing cover. Certificate NEILSEN. Afa 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
10 135 1920 (June 7). SCHLESWIG. 7ö. brown postal stationery card s<strong>en</strong>t registered to AMSTERDAM, up-rated with overprinted<br />
1 Zone May 1920 strip of three 1ö. grey, 5ö. gre<strong>en</strong> and 10ö. carmine and registered label all tied by<br />
SONDERBURG cds´s. Scarce usage. Michel 15+16+18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
10 136 1923 (Feb 5). 5ö.+5ö. gre<strong>en</strong> postal stationery reply card s<strong>en</strong>t registered to UTRECHT (Netherlands) franked by<br />
1875/1903 50ö. yellow-brown & red-lilac tied by COPENHAGEN cds´s. Utrecht arrival cds alongside. Reply half<br />
attached unused. A most attractive card. Michel 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
10 137 FEROE. 1919 (Jan 22). Provisional cover to Thorshavn franked by 1919 2 ore on 5 ore gre<strong>en</strong> with D<strong>en</strong>mark<br />
un-surcharged 5 ore tied Thorshavn cds. A scarce cover. Scott 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
12 138 DANISH WEST INDIES. 1867. Letter s<strong>en</strong>t from ST. THOMAS BRITISH POST OFFICE to GUADELOUPE, franked with<br />
4d tied by C51 horizontal format, showing postage due mark ´30´ c. local charge at Guadeloupe. RARE. . . . . . 450,–<br />
76 139 1871. ST. THOMAS a ALEMANIA. Circulada con sellos de Gran Bretaña de 1 p. rojo (2) y 4 p. naranja (3). Mat. de<br />
B.P.O. C-51 y fechador ST-THOMAS/PAID. MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
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13 140 1897 (Feb 16). 2 c. dark grey blue postal stationery wmk´d <strong>en</strong>velope (145x83mm) up-rated for use to Maracaibo,<br />
V<strong>en</strong>ezuela with 1875-79 3 c. blue & carmine and 1896 5 c. gre<strong>en</strong> & grey tied by ST. THOMAS cds´s. A rare<br />
destination. Scott 6,19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
13 141 1905 (Oct 14). Registered cover to SWEDEN franked by 1905 25b. ultramarine, 40b. red & grey, 50b. yellow & grey (2)<br />
and St. Thomas Harbour 1fr. gre<strong>en</strong> & blue all tied by ST. THOMAS cds´s. Stockholm arrival on reverse of rare<br />
cover. Certificate Niels<strong>en</strong>. Scott 34-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
13 142 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 1891. PUERTO PLATA a ALEMANIA. Entero postal de 30 cts. rojo. Mat. FRANCO y marcas<br />
de CERTIFICADO de St. Thomas y Pto. Plata. Llegada al dorso. RARO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
13 143 1891. STO. DOMINGO a NEW YORK. Sobre <strong>en</strong>tero de 40 ctvos. s. 10 ctvos. habilitado U.P.U. Circulado por correo<br />
certificado, marca de llegada al dorso. MAGNÍFICO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
13 144 1891. STO. DOMINGO a PARÍS. Sobre <strong>en</strong>tero de 70 ctvos. s. 15 ctvos. habilitado U.P.U. Circulado por correo<br />
certificado, marca de llegada al dorso. MAGNÍFICO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
13 145 1891. STO. DOMINGO a NEW YORK. Sobre <strong>en</strong>tero de 90 ctvos. s. 15 ctvos. habilitado U.P.U.. Circulado por correo<br />
certificado, marca de llegada al dorso. MAGNÍFICO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
13 146 ECUADOR. 1817 (16 Agosto). IBARRA a QUITO. Envuelta con el texto <strong>completo</strong> <strong>en</strong> el interior. Marca IBARRA y<br />
DEBE ambas <strong>en</strong> rojo (Tizón nº 1 y 2). MAGNÍFICA y MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
13 147 Yv.2(2). 1868. GUAYAQUIL a LIMA. 1 real verde, pareja. MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
76 148 Sg.Z5, Z24, Z27. 1872. Cover to BARCELONA franked by Great Britain 1858 2d. blue, pl.13, 1867 9d. straw pl. 4 and<br />
1sh. gre<strong>en</strong> pl.6 all tied by ´C41´ obliterators in black. Fine three line dated PANAMA TRANSIT (Oct 12, 1872) in<br />
black below. Red London/Paid transit cds (Nov 12) and manuscript ´2´ in red crayon. Reverse with Guayaquil<br />
despatch cds of British P.O. in black and arrival cds. A fine and very scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.600,–<br />
13 149 1896. SUCRE a GUAYAQUIL. Sello Fiscal de 4º CLASE de 10 ctvos. gris circulado <strong>en</strong> dos mitades. RARA. . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
12 150 EGYPT. 1863 (May 13). Prepaid <strong>en</strong>tire letter from ALEXANDRIA to FLORENCE (Italy) <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´via Trieste vapore<br />
diretto´, struck with fine ALEXANDRIEN datestamp in blue-gre<strong>en</strong> and straight line FRANCO. Framed large cartridge<br />
PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / AUSTRIACI in red and very rare thus. Reverse with land and sea rate 24/45 kreuzers in<br />
blue crayon and Ancona, Bologna and Fir<strong>en</strong>ze datestamps (May 23). Rare and fine <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
151 Sa.14Dd. 1863 (Oct. 20). Printed Matter <strong>en</strong>tire letter from ALEXANDRIA to NAPLES, superbly franked by four margined<br />
Sardinia 1863 10c. orange-brown tied solely by small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in blue with<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds in same ink above. Reverse with Ancona transit cds (Oct 25)<br />
and Naples arrival (Oct 28). A very rare franking in wonderful quality, probably unique franking (Zanaria-Serra<br />
18.500€). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.500,–<br />
12 152 Sg.11+14. 1864 (Nov. 19). Entire letter from ALEXANDRIA to MILAN franked by Italy 1863 10c. orange buff in a<br />
horizontal pair and single 40c. carmine tied by two strikes of small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in<br />
black, with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at right. Reverse with Milan arrival (Nov 25). An<br />
unusual franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
12 153 Sg.14. 1864 (March 9). Entire letter from ALEXANDRIA to LIVORNO (Italy) franked by Italy 1863 40c. carmine (2)<br />
sharing fine strike of large cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI handstamp in black with ALESSANDRIA<br />
D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside. Reverse with Messina cds (March 15) and Livorno arrival cds of<br />
the following day. Fresh and fine, a rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
13 154 Sg.15. 1864 (Oct. 19). Entire letter with fine printed heading, mailed from ALEXANDRIA to MILAN and franked by 1863<br />
60c. mauve unusually tied by small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in deep blue-black with<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside. Reverse with Ancona transit cds and Milan arrival.<br />
Slight contemporary stain on adhesive but a rare usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
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76 155 Sg.14. 1864 (March 14). Entire letter writt<strong>en</strong> from CAIRO, carried by hand and mailed in Italian P.O. in Alexandria with<br />
1863 DLR 40c. carmine (2) sharing a bold strike of the ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds. Entire<br />
<strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Assyri<strong>en</strong>´ Steamer of the Fraissinet Line of Mediterranean Steamers at upper right and extremely<br />
rare carried thus - just two covers being recorded. Reverse with Fir<strong>en</strong>ze arrival cds (March 23). Signed A. Di<strong>en</strong>a. 1.500,–<br />
13 156 Sg.14. 1864 (March 9). Cover front from ALEXANDRIA to TURIN (Italy), franked by 1863 40c. carmine (four examples)<br />
all tied by large cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / FRANCESI handstamps in black with ALESSANDRIA<br />
D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at right. Some minor imperfections but a scarce franking and usage. . . . . . . 200,–<br />
13 157 Sg.14+15. 1865 (Jan. 18). Entire letter from ALEXANDRIA to TRIESTE franked by Italy 1863 40c. carmine and 60c.<br />
mauve, both with peripheral toning, tied by framed small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in blue with<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds below. Reverse with Ancona cds and Trieste (Jan 26) arrival. 200,–<br />
158 Sg.4. 1866 (March 27). 1pi. claret used on combination cover to LEIPZIG, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Bateau autrichi<strong>en</strong> voie de Triest´,<br />
tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in black, paying the internal rate to ALEXANDRIA. Franked<br />
there with Austrian Italy 1864 15s. brown, perf 9½, vertical pair tied by ALEXANDRIEN datestamp (March 28) in<br />
black. Reverse with one flap missing but complete arrival cds (April 6). A rare franking, probably only cover known<br />
franked with double rate. Ex ´Betulla´ and F<strong>en</strong>ice Collections. Certificate E. DIENA (1992) and G. TODD. . . . . . 5.000,–<br />
12 159 Sg.4. 1866 (June 4). 1pi. claret used on combination cover to LIVORNO tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE /<br />
CAIRO cds in black, paying the internal rate to ALEXANDRIA. Franked there with Italy 1863 60c. mauve tied by<br />
234 numeral obliterator with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside. Framed PIROSCAFI /<br />
POSTALI / ITALIANI in black and reverse with Livorno arrival cds (June 17). A scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
12 160 1866 (April 12). Cover from ALEXANDRIA to LIVORNO (Italy) franked by Italy 1865 20c. on 15c. blue in a fine<br />
horizontal strip of three all cancelled by framed small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black with<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at right. Livorno arrival cds on reverse of a scarce cover with<br />
an unusual franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
13 161 Sg.15. 1866 (April 12). Cover from ALEXANDRIA to LIVORNO (Italy) franked by Italy 1863 60c. mauve tied by<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds with framed small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI<br />
in black. Reverse with Livorno cds of arrival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
13 162 1866 (July 7). Entire letter from ALEXANDRIA to LIVORNO (Italy) franked with 1863 40c. carmine and overprinted 1865<br />
20c. on 15c. blue tied by dotted numeral 234 with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds and small<br />
cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI alongside. Reverse with Livorno (July 13) cds of arrival. A scarce<br />
mixed issue franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
12 163 Sg.4. 1867 (March 16). 1pi. claret used on combination cover writt<strong>en</strong> from PORT SAID to MARSEILLE tied by POSTE<br />
VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ZAGASIK cds in black (March 18), paying the internal rate to ALEXANDRIA and franked<br />
for onward transmission with France 1862 Empire 40c. orange tied by 5080 gros chiffres in black of the Fr<strong>en</strong>ch<br />
P.O. in Alexandria. Small cartridge PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE and framed PD alongside. A fine and<br />
scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
14 164 Sg.4. 1867 (July 8). 1pi. claret used on combination cover to PARIS tied by POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / ZAGASIK<br />
cds in black, paying the internal rate to ALEXANDRIA and franked for onward transmission with France 1862<br />
Empire 40c. orange tied by 5080 gros chiffres in black of the Fr<strong>en</strong>ch P.O. in Alexandria. Small cover tear faults<br />
but scarce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
14 165 Sg.15. 1868 (Nov. 1). Cover to MILAN (Italy) franked by Italy 1863 60c. mauve in a horizontal pair applied for onward<br />
transmission, tied by dotted numeral 234 in black with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds at left.<br />
Framed small cartridge PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI in black and reverse with Brindisi cds (Nov 6) and<br />
Milan arrival (Nov 8). A fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
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14 166 Sg.14+15. 1868 (Nov. 6). Registered cover with notation ´35½´ grams at upper left, mailed from ALEXANDRIA to<br />
NAPLES (Italy) franked by 1863 40c. carmine and 60c. mauve with a further 2 lire adhesive removed from upper<br />
right corner of the <strong>en</strong>velope; tied by 234 dotted numeral obliterator in black. Rare ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO /<br />
POSTE ITALIANE / CONSEGNE keyhole datestamp and framed RACCOMANDATO and PIROSCAFI / POSTALI /<br />
ITALIANI in black. Reverse with Brindisi and Naples cds´s (Nov 12). Despite the missing stamp, a rare cover. . 200,–<br />
79 167 Sg.11b. 1868 (March 10). Yellow ´Vaglia´ receipt form (for letter insured for 1´000 lire to GENOVA) bearing Italy 1863<br />
10c. orange buff in a horizontal pair tied by ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITAL. / VAGLIA keyhole<br />
datestamp (Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro Type F) in black. Spl<strong>en</strong>did and of great rarity - just two such recorded usages<br />
known. Signed Giulio Bolaffi and Alberto Bolaffi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.500,–<br />
14 168 1869. FRONT ONLY. CAIRO to FERRARA (Italy) franked by two 1867 1 pi. red tied by bold POSTE VICE-REALI<br />
EGIZIANE/CAIRO datestamp in black and two Italy 1863 40 cts. carmine tied by numeral 234. Framed<br />
PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI. Rare double rate franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
79 169 Sg.14. 1869 (July 16). Cover from MAGAGA addressed to the Swiss Consul in FLORENCE, initially prepaid for internal<br />
rate with 1867 1pi. red tied by rare REGIE REMOVED datestamp POSTE EGIZIANE/MAGAGA in black. The letter<br />
held as double weight (over 10 grams) by the despatch Post Office and a further 1867 1 pi. red applied and tied<br />
by similarly fine strike of the MAGAGA datestamp (July 19) with repeated strikes alongside. Marked in arabic at<br />
upper right ´Transporto Italiano´. Reverse with POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/CAIRO datestamp (July 19) and<br />
scarce REGIE REMOVED datestamp of POSTE EGIZIANE/ALESSANDRIA (July 20) alongside and Brindisi cds of<br />
transit (July 28). Transferred to the Italian Post Office in Alexandria with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO/POSTE<br />
ITALIANE cds (July 23) and Italy 1863 60c. mauve applied and tied by 234 dotted numeral obliterator: this being<br />
the single rate for Switzerland. Manuscript ´6´ (60 c<strong>en</strong>tesimi) below small cartridge PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI<br />
for further amount due for a double rate letter - presumably the Postal clerk believed the cover to be addressed<br />
to Switzerland rather than Italy. The addressee´s name excised and re-writt<strong>en</strong> but despite this minor fault an<br />
extremely rare, probably unique usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
79 170 Sg.14. 1869 (Jan. 8). Cover and large part back, side flaps missing, from MANSURA to EPSOM (Great Britain), with<br />
extremely rare combination usage of 1867 1pi. red tied by POST VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / MANSURA cds in<br />
black, with Great Britain 1867 6d. deep lilac, pl. 6 (SG 105) tied by BO1 obliterator in black of the British P.O. in<br />
Alexandria with single ring datestamp below (Jan 9). Reverse with Egyptian P.O. Alexandria cds and Epsom<br />
arrival cds (Jan 18). Outstanding and rare combination usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
171 Sg.14. 1869 (May 27). Entire letter from CAIRO to FLORENCE (Italy) franked by 1867 1pi. red tied by bold REGIE<br />
POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamp (rare) in black. Repeated strike at lower left and Italy 1863 40c. carmine<br />
applied for onward transmission, tied by numeral 234 in black. Framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI<br />
alongside and reverse with Alexandria cds, BRINDISI VAGLIA cds and Fir<strong>en</strong>ze arrival. Slight file b<strong>en</strong>d touches<br />
the 40c. but a rare and most attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.500,–<br />
81 172 Sg.14. 1869 (Feb. 19). Cover from TANTA to NAPOLI SALERNO (Italy) franked by 1867 1pi. red tied by bold POSTE<br />
VICE-REALI EGIZIANE / CAIRO datestamp in black. Repeated strike at right and Italy 1863 40c. carmine applied<br />
for onward transmission, tied by numeral 234 in black with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds<br />
(Feb 21). Framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI / ITALIANI alongside and reverse with Alexandria cds, Brindisi cds and<br />
Salerno arrival. A rare and fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
15 173 Sg.20. 1871 (Oct. 6). Cover from CAIRO to FLORENCE (Italy) franked by 1867 1pi. red tied by V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE<br />
/ CAIRO datestamp in black. Repeated strike at left and Italy 1867 20c. pale blue in a horizontal pair applied for<br />
onward transmission, tied by dotted numeral 234 in black with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds<br />
(Oct 6) alongside. Fir<strong>en</strong>ze arrival cds on revere of a scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
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15 174 Sg.15a. 1871 (Aug. 26). Registered cover from ALEXANDRIA to LUGANO (Switzerland) franked by Italy 1863 60c. bright<br />
mauve each tied by dotted 234 numeral obliterator in black. Framed RACCOMANDATO at left and scarce<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE / CONSEGNE key-hole datestamp in black. Reverse with<br />
Milano-Como transit (Sept 1) and arrival cds. A rare and attractive franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
15 175 Sg.32. 1872 (Oct. 27). Double rate combination cover to FLORENCE (Italy) franked by 1872 2pi. yellow tied by<br />
V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds and also by ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Oct 28)<br />
where franked by Italy 1863 40c. carmine (2) applied for onward transmission, tied by numeral 234 in black.<br />
Addressee´s name repaired, otherwise fine and very rare double rate usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
81 176 Sg.31. 1872 (Aug. 31). Cover from ROME to CAIRO (Egypt) franked by Italy 1863 40c. carmine tied by Livorno<br />
numeral obliterator, with Egypt 1872 Typographed 1pi. red pre-applied and tied by the Livorno numeral on<br />
despatch (with cds alongside missing ´1´ slug in day of the month) and again by V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE /<br />
ALESSANDRIA cds (Sept 5) in transit. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (Sept 1) and Egyptian P.O. Alexandria<br />
and Cairo datestamps (Sept 5). Rare and very fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
81 177 Ce.32. 1872 (Jan. 8). Entire letter from PORT SAID to LYON franked by 1867 80c. carmine tied by fine Anchor<br />
loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots in black, octagonal PORT-SAID / PAQ.FR.N.No.5 at left superbly struck in black, and reverse<br />
with Marseille (Jan 24) transit and Lyon arrival cds. Delightful and extremely rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
15 178 Sg.31. 1872 (Aug. 25). Typographed 1pi. red used on combination cover from CAIRO to GENOA (Italy) tied by<br />
V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in black; transferred at Alexandria to Italian P.O. and franked by Italy 1863<br />
40c. carmine tied by fine 234 numeral in black with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds (Aug 26)<br />
alongside. Reverse with G<strong>en</strong>ova arrival cds (Aug 30). A scarce and very attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
15 179 Sg.14. 1872 (Sept. 21). Registered cover from ALEXANDRIA to FLORENCE (Italy) franked by Italy 1863 40c. carmine<br />
(2) each tied by dotted 234 numeral obliterator in black. Framed RACCOMANDATO at left and scarce<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE / CONSEGNE key-hole datestamp in black. Reverse with Brindisi<br />
transit (26/9) and arrival cds. A scarce franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
180 Sa.ST 9+11. 1872 (March 14). Stampless unpaid cover with manuscript ´2´ for double rate at upper left, mailed from<br />
FRANKFURT to ALEXANDRIA (Egypt) with neat FRANKFURT despatch cds in black. Taxed on arrival with Italy<br />
Postage Due 1870 50c. and 1 lire, overlapping, neatly tied by ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds.<br />
Reverse with Brindisi transit cds. An extremely rare cover (especially the 1 lire Due used in Alexandria). For a<br />
similar franking see Zanaria-Serra-Dal Negro ´Italian Post Offices Abroad´ page 223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
15 181 Sg.15a. 1872 (Oct. 22). Cover to WINTERTHUR (Switzerland) <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´via Brindisi´ franked by Italy 1863 60c. bright<br />
mauve applied for onward transmission, tied by dotted numeral 234 in black with ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO /<br />
POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside. Reverse with Milan transit and Winterthur arrival cds (28/10). Scarce and most<br />
attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
83 182 Sg.31. 1875 )Feb. 8). Cover from CAIRO to ROME <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´via Napoli´, franked with Typographed 1872 1pi. red tied<br />
by POSTE EGIZIANE / CAIRO cds in black, transferred to the Fr<strong>en</strong>ch P.O. and franked by 1871/75 Ceres 30c.<br />
bistre brown horizontal pair tied by 5080 gros chiffres with ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE cds alongside (Feb 9).<br />
Reverse with Naples and Rome (Feb 13) datestamps. A fine and scarce combination cover unusually s<strong>en</strong>t to Italy<br />
with fr<strong>en</strong>ch stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700,–<br />
14 183 Sg.7. 1875 (May 23). Registered cover from ALEXANDRIA to LIVORNO (Italy) franked by Italian Levant 1874 Estero<br />
40c. carmine (2) each tied by dotted 234 numeral obliterator in black. Framed RACCOMANDATO at top and<br />
scarce ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE / CONSEGNA key-hole datestamp in black. Reverse with<br />
seals removed and transit and arrival cds´s. A rare franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
15 184 Sg.7. 1875 (April 25). Registered cover from ALEXANDRIA to LIVORNO (Italy) franked by Italian Levant 1874 Estero<br />
40c. carmine (2) each tied by dotted 234 numeral obliterator in black. Framed RACCOMANDATO at left and<br />
scarce ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE / CONSEGNE key-hole datestamp in black. Reverse with<br />
Brindisi transit (29/2) and arrival cds. A rare and attractive franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
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15 185 1877 (2 Dec.). Envelope bearing 1877 Estero 5 c. grey-gre<strong>en</strong> (2), 20 c. blue and 30 c. brown (few perfs missing on<br />
top), each tied by barred 234, ALESSADRIA D´EGIPTO/POSTE ITALIANE 2/DIC/77 alongside, addressed to<br />
ROME, arrival mark on reverse, flaw on top left flap, fine and attractive mixed franking, VERY SCARCE. Probably<br />
unique known. Signed Raybaudi and E.D. Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650,–<br />
14 186 Sg.43. 1877 (Jan. 26). Cover to ST. NEOTS (Great Britain) franked by Great Britain 1858 1d. red, pl. 178 (three<br />
examples) all tied by barred BO2 obliterators in black. Fine strike of single ring British P.O. SUEZ cds below and<br />
reverse with London cds and St. Neots arrival (Feb 4). A scarce and attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
16 187 Sg.3. 1877 (Aug. 23). Italy 10c. brown postal stationery card used from ALEXANDRIA to TURIN (Italy) with Italian<br />
Levant 1875 Estero 5c. gre<strong>en</strong>ish grey tied by dotted 234 numeral obliterator and just tied by ALESSANDRIA<br />
D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds in black. A rare usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
14 188 Sg.3. 1878 (July 21). Printed Matter rate <strong>en</strong>tire letter, some minor file folds, mailed from Credit Lyonnais in<br />
ALEXANDRIA to PADOVA (Italy) franked at reduced rate with Italian Levant 1874 Estero 5c. gre<strong>en</strong>ish grey tied by<br />
circular barred 234 numeral obliterator in black. ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside and<br />
private framed VIA BRINDISI in gre<strong>en</strong> at left. Padova arrival cds (July 25) on reverse of a g<strong>en</strong>erally fine and rare<br />
<strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
14 189 1879 (June 9). Italy 10c. brown postal stationery card, a fine used example mailed to LIVORNO cancelled by<br />
ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds in black. A fine and scarce usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
16 190 Sg.11. 1879 (Jan. 9). Small <strong>en</strong>velope from ALEXANDRIA to NOVI LIGURE (Italy) franked by 1878-79 Italian Levant<br />
Estero 20c. orange tied by circular barred 234 numeral obliterator in black. Small ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO /<br />
POSTE ITALIANE cds at left with ´Year Slugs Blocked´. Reverse with Messina transit (Jan 14) and arrival cds<br />
(Jan 17). Some minor faults but rare cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
16 191 Sg.11. 1881 (Feb. 24). Cover franked by Italian Levant Estero 1878-79 20c. orange in a vertical pair tied by bold strike<br />
of circular barred 234 numeral obliterator in black. Large ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds<br />
alongside. Reverse with Messina transit and Livorno (March 4) arrival cds. Envelope with minor ageing and<br />
closed tear on reverse but a scarce usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
14 192 Sg.10. 1883 (July 31). Cover front <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´via Brindisi´ franked by Italian Levant Estero 1879 10c. blue pair tied by<br />
circular barred 234 numeral obliterator in black. Large ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE cds<br />
alongside. Corner missing at lower right but a rare usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
14 193 ESTONIA. 1891. Un-stamped <strong>en</strong>velope to Norway from Revel, Estonia with various transits cachets, with ESTONIAN<br />
oval TAX handstamp and Norway postage dues 20 ore blue (pair) (Yvert 5) applied on arrival and tied by<br />
BERGEN datestamp with boxed instructional UNKNOWN in red. Scarce item of incoming mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
16 194 FRANCE. 1722. PERPIGNAN a BARCELONA. Marca DE PERPIGNAN. Carta DESINFECTADA con vinagre durante la<br />
GRAN PESTE. Rarísima y más circulada al exterior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
14 195 1743 (Sept 30). WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION. Entire letter datelined inside ´Au Camp de Neuf Brissach /<br />
Brisaque´ addressed to ´BOURBOURG EN FLANDRES´, from soldier serving in the Army De Coigny. Rated ´16´ in<br />
manuscript due on receipt. A fine and rare <strong>en</strong>tire. Certificate ROUMET (2012). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
14 196 (1746 CA.). Sobre <strong>completo</strong> sin el texto interior, marca ARM. DE COIGNY <strong>en</strong> negro. MAGNIFICA Y RARISIMA. . . . . . 125,–<br />
14 197 1758 (Sept 14). SEVEN YEARS WAR. Entire letter datelined ´de Armée du Bas Rhin´, mailed to ST. OMER, struck with<br />
very fine ARM.DU B. RHIN handstamp in black, with manuscript ´12´ due below. Exceptional and particularly fine<br />
for this marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,–<br />
14 198 1794 (Nov 3). Printed ´Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité´ <strong>en</strong>tire letter from MAYENCE to DUNELIBRE / DUNKIRK struck with<br />
exceptional strike of ARMÉE DU BAS RHIN handstamp in black, rated ´10´ due in manuscript upon receipt. . . . 140,–<br />
16 199 1799 (22 Octubre). PERPIGNAN a PARÍS. Marca PP de Perpignan y lineal CHARGE. Rara carta certificada <strong>en</strong> el sigo<br />
XVIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
14 200 1801. Entire letter from HULENDORFS? to a Chef de Brigade in BESANÇON, struck with fine two line 7 DON. - ARM.<br />
DU RHIN in gre<strong>en</strong>. Rated ´5´ due in manuscript on receipt. A fresh and very fine <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,–<br />
85 201 1806. Entire letter datelined ´Armée des Côte, Camp St. Pierre le 20 thermidor An 13´ with outstanding large <strong>en</strong>graved<br />
illustration if Ship in full sail, 120 x 185 mm., hand-coloured with ´Flotille Impériale´ heading at top. Superb and<br />
very rare, mailed with 61 / CALAIS handstamp in black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.250,–<br />
85 202 1813 (May 27). Entire letter headed inside ´3 c. Division Militaire / Empire Francaise / Train Militaire´ used from METZ<br />
with superb <strong>en</strong>graved illustration of Horseman and Cannon, finely hand-coloured, 70 x 140 mm. Mailed from a<br />
Soldier to his father, the obverse bears faint straight line handstamp in black. Despite some ageing, a remarkable<br />
and most attractive <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
14 203 1846 (Aug 5). Entire letter from PAUILLAC to BORDEAUX and rated ´2´ decimes in manuscript unpaid, struck with fine<br />
BLAYE / BATEAU A VAP.R datestamp in black. Scarce and fine <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
83 204 1855. CRIMEAN WAR. Cover to PARIS at Military Concession rate, franked by 1853 20c. blue, tied by bold AOGI<br />
loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots, with corresponding ARMÉE D´ORIENT / COR. IMPLE. datestamp alongside. Reverse with Paris<br />
(22/8) arrival cds. Rare cover. Signed Jamet. Ceres 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650,–<br />
16 205 1861. Envelope to PARIS with BAU. DE PALAIS DE COMPIENGE in red and MAISON DE L´EMPEREUR in blue. NICE<br />
and RARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480,–<br />
16 206 Ce.21, 22. 1864 (Sept. 9th). Entire letter from MARSEILLE to ALEXANDRIA franked by 1862 10c. bistre and 20c. blue<br />
pair tied by ANCHOR LOZENGE. The letter travelled on the Paquebot ´Said´ however it is struck with a superb<br />
MEINAM cds (Salles 792). Unrecorded by Salles but it is possible that this sailing of the ´Said´, the first mail for<br />
Mauritius and Reunion; also carried the Postal Ag<strong>en</strong>t of the ´Meinam´ on board. Rare and attractive. Ex T.V.<br />
Roberts Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
17 207 1865 (April 23). Cover from BORDEAUX to ST. LOUIS (Sénéga)l, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Gironde´, franked by Ceres 1871-77<br />
25c. blue pair tied by dotted Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge, with circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. NO. 2 in black below. Some<br />
ageing but a fine cover. Ceres 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
17 208 1866 (June 25). Cover from BORDEAUX to ST. LOUIS (Sénégal), <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Messageries Imperiales´, franked by 1862<br />
10c. pale bistre and 40c. orange tied by 532 gros chiffres of Bordeaux. Circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. NO. 1<br />
datestamp in black below of the same day. A fine and attractive cover. Ceres 21+23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
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17 209 1867 (June 22). Entire letter from MARSEILLE to CIVITA-VECCHIA franked by 1862 10c. bistre and 40c. orange tied by<br />
rare usage of barred grill obliterator applied on arrival. Reverse with arrival cds (June 26) and seemingly charged<br />
´4´ c<strong>en</strong>tesemi in manuscript. Ceres 21+23. Signed Calves and Roumet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
17 210 1876(May 12). Registered cover to Austria franked by 1872 Ceres 80c carmine tied by Paris cds, re-addressed on<br />
arrival in Vi<strong>en</strong>na to Hungary with blue Paris-Etranger cds on reverse and Soponya arrival datestamp.Very rare the<br />
registered covers from a foreign destinations. Scott 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
83 211 1871. CERILLY to NINES. 20 cts. blue, with A ´BRIGADE´ cancel. NICE and VERY RARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
212 Ce.32+58+60. 1872 (Nov. 5). Entire letter from BORDEAUX to MONTEVIDEO <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Niger´ with three colour<br />
mixed issue franking of 1867 80c. carmine (2) and 1871/75 15c. bistre and 25c. blue tied by Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge of<br />
dots. Circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No.3 datestamp alongside. Red framed ´P.P.´ and charged 10 c<strong>en</strong>timos in<br />
blue manuscript for local delivery on arrival. One adhesive affected by file fold but a lovely <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . 1.150,–<br />
16 213 1873 (Sept 24). Cover from MARSEILLE to ORAN (Algeria) franked by perf. Ceres 1781/75 25c. blue tied by 5051 gros<br />
chiffres of Oran on arrival. MARSEILLE / BAT. A VAP. cds at left in black and handstruck ´35´ due marking in<br />
black. Reverse with Bone (Sept 27) arrival cds. An unusual cover. Ceres 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
17 214 1877 (Nov 7). Entire letter from MARSEILLE to BARCELONA franked by Type Sage 30c. brown, tied by bold circular<br />
ADMON. DE CAMBIO / BARCELONA handstamp on arrival. Exceptionally fine, a rare cover. Ceres 69. . . . . . . 140,–<br />
17 215 1879. Wrapper to NEW ORLEANS, franked with 2 c. ( damaged), 15 c. (x2), and scarce 3 c. Peace and Commerce ,<br />
cancelled LE HAVRE datestamp. NEW YORK PAID ALL transit on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
18 216 Ce.93. 1881 (March 6). Cover addressed to the Fr<strong>en</strong>ch ´Amazone´ at HONG KONG, franked by France Type Sage 35c.<br />
brown on deep yellow tied by LIGNE N / PAQ. FR. No. 4 circular Paquebot datestamp in black. repeated strike at<br />
right ad reverse with Hong Kong arrival cds (April 10). A rare and most attractive usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
17 217 1884 (Jan 5). Entire letter from BORDEAUX to MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay), franked by 25c. bistre on yellow tied by<br />
superb circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 2 datestamp with equally fine repeated strike alongside. Rare and fine.<br />
Signed Calves. Ceres 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
17 218 1942. AIR POST. 1 F 50 overprinted PAR AVION/BATIMENT DE LIGNE RICHELIEU used on 1,20 Fr. Petain <strong>en</strong>tire to<br />
NEW YORK. RARE. Cert. A. RENDON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
17 219 ALGERIA. 1869. BONE a TUNIS. 20 cts. azul, mat. ROMBO DE PUNTOS 5107 y fechador BONE/BOITE MOBILE.<br />
MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
17 220 1876 (Oct 3). Entire letter from BOUGIE to MARSEILLE, franked by France 25c. ultramarine tied by BAT. A VAP. /<br />
ONE-ALGER datestamp in transit with repeated strike alongside. Reverse with Marseille arrival cds (Oct 5). An<br />
attractive <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
17 221 1882 (5-Agosto). SOBRE CON TEXTO. Carta escrita a bordo del Aviso ´L´Adonis´ <strong>en</strong> ALGER y dirigida a Francia<br />
franqueada con una pareja del 10 cts. negro de COLONIAS GENERALES (un marg<strong>en</strong> corto). Rarísimo utilizado <strong>en</strong><br />
ALGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,–<br />
17 222 GUADELOUPE. 1792 (Sept 20). Entire letter from POINTE A PITRE mailed to BORDEAUX, struck on <strong>en</strong>try with fine<br />
two line BAYONNE / COLONIES handstamp in black; rated ´12´ in manuscript due alongside. Reverse with<br />
manuscript ´Par le navire ´Le Hirondelle´, Bayonne, Captn. Lissonde Q.D.C.´. A fine and interesting <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . 225,–<br />
18 223 1830 (Oct.). Internal <strong>en</strong>tire letter to the village of DOS A´ANE, <strong>en</strong>dorsed at base ´Recomandee aux soins de Mr.<br />
Guadin, Presid<strong>en</strong>t de Conseil de ville a la Basse Terre´, struck with superb impression of rare FRANCHE<br />
handstamp in black and, on reverse, fine straight line POINTE A PITRE in black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
17 224 1843. Pre-stamp <strong>en</strong>velope to the ISLAND OF MARIE-GALANTE writt<strong>en</strong> from POINTE-A-PITRE and cancelled by<br />
SERVICE DES PONTS ET CHAUSSEES/GUADELOUPE (Jamet No 11) routed via Basse-Terre with transit in blue<br />
to Joinville. Superb item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
87 225 Ce.3+4. 1859-65. Eagle 10 c. bistre brown and 20 c. blue tied to underpaid cover to BASSETERRE by<br />
GUADELOUPE/POINTE A PITRE cds (April 11) in black. Handstruck ´30´ at right and framed<br />
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AFFRANCHISEMENT/INSUFFISANT in red below. Reverse with POINTE A PITRE cds of the following day. Small<br />
imperfections to <strong>en</strong>velope but an unusual cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
87 226 1868 (april 2). Cover to FRANCE franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issue 1859/65 Eagle 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> pair and single 40c. vermilion tied<br />
by loz<strong>en</strong>ge of small dots in black with GUADELOUPE / ST. FRANCOIS datestamp in black at lower left. Reverse<br />
with LIGNE marking (April 8) and arrival datestamps (April 26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
227 Ce.3+5. 1870 (Jan. 6). Cover to BORDEAUX franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1859/65 Eagle 10c. bistre and 40c. vermilion<br />
sharing bold strike of very rare loz<strong>en</strong>ge of 64 dots struck in red with matching GUADELOUPE / BASEE-TERRE<br />
datestamp alongside. Underpaid for double weight and taxed with initial ´7´ in red and over-scored in black, with<br />
framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red below. Small part of addressee´s name removed but a rare<br />
and charming cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.600,–<br />
87 228 Ce.17. 1872. Internal cover to POINTE A PITRE franked by 1872/77 5 c. gre<strong>en</strong> on azure in an attractive horizontal strip<br />
of four tied by rare 49 dot loz<strong>en</strong>ge in black and by GUADELOUPE/ST. FRANCOIS datestamp. Framed P.P. below,<br />
a very scarce franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
18 229 Ce.5+11. 1872 (May 22). Cover to FRANCE franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1859-65 Eagle 40 c. vermilion and imperforate<br />
1871-72 Ceres 10 c. bistre tied by dotted loz<strong>en</strong>ge in black. Rare GUADELOUPE/ST. FRANCOIS cds at right and<br />
reverse with POINTE A PITRE transit (23/5) cds. An unsual mixed issue combination usage. Certificate CALVES . 600,–<br />
230 Ce.60. 1875 (Aug 9). Cover to PARIS bearing FRANCE perf. Ceres 1871-75 25 c. blue pair (rare usage in<br />
Guadeloupe), cancelled by p<strong>en</strong> crosses in manuscript and by <strong>en</strong>try marking in blue (April 25). Mailed at Military<br />
Concession rate with octagonal CORR D´ARMEES/BASSE TERRE alongside in black and deleted ´4´ decime<br />
charge marking reverse with ´Correspond<strong>en</strong>ce des Armees´ in manuscript, countersigned by Commanding Officer. A<br />
very rare cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.750,–<br />
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231 Ce.14+30+34. 1878 (March 25). Cover and complete original cont<strong>en</strong>ts with manuscript ´Correspond<strong>en</strong>ce Militaire´ on<br />
reverse and countersigned, franked by astonishing three colour G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues mixed issue franking of 1872/77 1c.<br />
olive gre<strong>en</strong> on blued, imperforate Type Sage 2c. gre<strong>en</strong> in horizontal pair and marginal 20c. brown on yellow tied<br />
by octagonal COR.D´ARMEES / SAINTES datestamps in black with red COR. D´ARM / LIG. B. PAQ. FR. No. 1<br />
in red alongside (March 31). Reverse with Basse-Terre transit (March 26) in black and Albi (Tarn) arrival cds<br />
(April 16). A wonderful and rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.000,–<br />
17 232 1878 (July 26). Cover to CHOLLET (France) bearing imperforate 1872/77 Ceres 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> and 30c. brownish grey tied<br />
by bold PAQ. ANG./ POINTE A PITRE GUAD. datestamps in black. cd Calais <strong>en</strong>try marking on front (Nov 13)<br />
and reverse with arrival cds. A fine and most attractive cover. Ceres 17+20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
18 233 Ce.20. 1880 (Feb. 21). Internal cover s<strong>en</strong>t registered within POINTE A PITRE franked by imperforate Ceres 1872/77 30<br />
c. grey brown in a fine horizontal pair tied by GUADELOUPE/POINTE A PITRE well struck datestamp. An<br />
extraordinary and scarce local usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
17 234 1883 (Dec 22). Cover correctly countersigned s<strong>en</strong>t at Military Concession rate franked by Ceres 1872/77 imperforate 15c.<br />
bistre brown, defective, neatly tied by GUADELOUPE / POINTE-A-PITRE datestamp with repeated fine strike at<br />
right. Circular COR. D´ARMEES / LIG. B. PAQ No. 1 struck well in red (Dec 26) on front and arrival (Jan 10,<br />
1884) on reverse. Rare. Ceres 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
235 Ce.T5. 1884 (Feb. 18). Internal unpaid <strong>en</strong>tire lettetr to POINTE A PITRE <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´presse´ at top, mailed stampless<br />
with GUADELOUPE / ST. FRANCOIS despatch cds in black and taxed with imperforate Postage Due 30c. black<br />
on pale lilac paper, tied by GUADELOUPE / POINTE A PITRE cds of the following day. A rare issue on cover.<br />
Signed Calves & Jamet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
18 236 1884 (July 11). Cover s<strong>en</strong>t registered to HEIDELBERG (Bad<strong>en</strong>) franked by imperforate pair of provisional 1884 25c. on<br />
35c. brown on yellow, tied by BASSE-TERRE datestamps in black. Calais <strong>en</strong>try marking on front (July 28) and<br />
Heidelberg arrival on reverse. A scarce issue on letter. Ceres 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
17 237 1888 (May 11). Registered cover to GERMANY franked by Dubois 1881 15c. blue and strip of three 20c. red on gre<strong>en</strong><br />
all tied by GUADELOUPE / BASSE-TERRE cds´s in black. Gestemunde arrival (27/5) cds on reverse. Ceres<br />
51+52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
19 238 1895 (April 17). Registered-AR cover to FRANCE franked by 1892 5c. deep gre<strong>en</strong> pair and three 25c. black on rose all<br />
tied by GUADELOUPE / SAINT PIERRE datestamps in black. Framed ´AR´ and ´R´ alongside and Meze arrival<br />
(May 3) on reverse of a fine cover. Ceres 30+34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,–<br />
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18 239 1895 (March 7). Cover to PARIS franked by 1892 25c. black on rose tied by bold GUADELOUPE / ST. ROSE LA<br />
(BOUCAN) datestamp with repeated fine strike alongside. Reverse with Pointe A Pitre transit cds of same day.<br />
Scarce. Ceres 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550,–<br />
18 240 GUINEA. 1846 (Dec 19). Cover to RENNE <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Par le Mazagran´ struck with extremely rare local octagonal<br />
framed handstamp PD in black (repeated strike on reverse), straight line GUAYANE FRANCAISE in black at right<br />
and OUTRE-MER/ST. MARTIN ILE DE RE <strong>en</strong>try marking. Reverse with manuscript confirmation of paym<strong>en</strong>t and<br />
despatch signed by Postmaster. Very rare, only two covers known. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
19 241 GUYANA. 1877 (3 Febrero). Sobre circulado a FRANCIA. Marca circular COR. D. ARMEES/LIG C PAQ. Nº 1 (Salles<br />
1538) estampado <strong>en</strong> la escala de CAYENNE, tasada a la llegada con ´40´ y fechador de llegada. . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
19 242 1882 (March 1). Cover and cont<strong>en</strong>ts from CAYENNE to PARIS, s<strong>en</strong>t under Military concession and <strong>en</strong>dorsed<br />
´Correspond<strong>en</strong>ce des Armées´ and countersigned at top; with framed red PD at right. Octagonal CORR.<br />
D´ARMEES / CAYENNE also on front with Paris arrival (March 25) in blue. An attractive usage. . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
19 243 Ce.53. 1883 (Oct 1). Registered cover from CAYENNE to ROUEN franked by Dubois 25c. bistre on yellow pair tied by<br />
GUYANE-CAYENNE cds. Framed ´R´at left and reverse with rare octagonal LIGNE A-PAQ. FR. No. 1 Paquebot<br />
datestamp (Oct 9) in black and arrivals (Oct 24). Op<strong>en</strong>s well for Exhibit display, a rare cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
19 244 1904 (June 27). Registered cover to PARIS franked 40 c<strong>en</strong>times rate with 1892 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> on gre<strong>en</strong>ish strip of five and<br />
single 15c. blue all tied by GUYANE / B.LAURENT OULAADNI datestamps in black with framed ´R´ at left. Paris<br />
arrival cds (20/7) on reverse. Ceres 33+35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
19 245 INDIA. 1863 (April 26). Entire letter from PONDICHERY to MARSEILLE, s<strong>en</strong>t prepaid with red ´PD´ and BUREAU DE<br />
PONDICHERY datestamp in black, carried on Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Packet via Suez (red Marseille <strong>en</strong>try cds, May 26). A fine<br />
and scarce <strong>en</strong>tire, prepaid letters are unusual from Pondichery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,–<br />
19 246 1871 (Aug 25). Cover from PONDICHERY to MARSEILLE, prepaid in cash wityh circular INDE / PONDICHERY cds in<br />
black, octagonal ETAB. F. INDE PAQ. FR. F / MARS 1 superbly struck in red with further ´PD´ in red above.<br />
Extremely scarce and very fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
247 <br />
LEVANT. Ce.15. 1854 (June 10). Cover from CONSTANTINOPLE to MARSEILLE franked by large margined 1853 25c.<br />
blue in a horizontal strip of four tied by ´3707´ petit chiffres with Fr<strong>en</strong>ch P.O. in Constantinople cds at right.<br />
Delightful multiple and franking and believed to be unique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.000,–<br />
90 248 1857 (Nov 11). Entire letter from CONSTANTINOPLE to MARSEILLE, franked by France 1853 10c. bistre and 40c.<br />
orange vermilion tied solely by framed ´PD´ handstamps (3) in black, with Paquebot datestamp GANGE at right.<br />
Marseille arrival cds (Nov 18) on reverse of a very rare <strong>en</strong>tire. Ceres 13+16. Ex collection Berkinshaw-Smith.Cert.<br />
ROUMET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
90 249 Ce.13+16. 1857 (Aug. 28). Underpaid cover from CONSTANTINOPLE to PARIS franked by 1853 10 c. bistre brown and<br />
40 c. orange with manuscript at right DEUX PORTS TIMBRES INSUFFISANT DOIT ENCORE 1 FR. 50 C. (double<br />
defici<strong>en</strong>cy less the paid amount) tied by bold PAQUEBOT TAMISE datestamp in black. Charged 15 decimes due<br />
in manuscript again on front of cover and reverse with PARIS arrival. Rare and spl<strong>en</strong>did cover. Signed H. Köhler. 1.600,–<br />
18 250 1870 (Jan 2). Cover from LATTAKIA to MARSEILLE franked by France Laureated 1863-71 40c. orange tied by fine<br />
strike of 5098 gros chiffres of Smyrna in transit. LATAQUIE / SYRIE despatch datestamp finely struck below.<br />
PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERANÉE alongside in red. Reverse with BEYROUT / SYRIE cds (Jan 7) and<br />
Marseille arrival (Jan 18). A fine and rare cover. Ceres 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
19 251 1873 (Oct 30). Cover from CONSTANTINOPLE to GENOA <strong>en</strong>dorsed via Messina, franked by France Ceres 1871-75 30c.<br />
brown pair tied by 5084 gros chiffres of the DARDANELLES Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Post Office. Oval BM (Boite Mobile)<br />
alongside and framed PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERANÉE alongside in red. G<strong>en</strong>oa (ov 6) arrival on reverse<br />
of a fine cover. Ceres 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
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90 252 Ce.55+56. 1876 (Oct. 12). Cover from VOLO to GENOA franked by perf. Ceres 1871/75 15c. bistre and 30c. brown tied<br />
by italic COI POSTALI FRANCESI in black with G<strong>en</strong>oa arrival cds in black (Oct 19) on reverse of a rare cover.<br />
Signed Roumet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
20 253 1877 (May 4). Cover from VOLO (Company cachet at left) to MARSEILLE franked by Type Sage 30c. brown tied by<br />
bold strike of circular ESCADRE DE LA MEDITERRANÉE-MARSEILLE datestamp in black on arrival. Framed small<br />
cartridge PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANÉE below in red. A fine and scarce cover. Certificate ROUMET<br />
(2012). Ceres 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
20 254 1879 (Feb 7). Cover from VOLO to MARSEILLE franked by France Type Sage 25c. blue tied by scarce ESCAD. DE LA<br />
MEDITERRANEE / MARSEILLE datestamp in black. Marseille arrival cds (same day) on reverse of a scarce<br />
cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
19 255 MADAGASCAR. 1895. Sobre con Franquicia Militar circulado a FRANCIA. fechador CORPS. EXP. DE<br />
MADAGASCAR/PORT-SAID (Salles 2163) y COR. D. ARM./LIG T PAQ. FR Nº 1 (Salles 2161). Muy rara<br />
combinación de los dos fechadores maritimos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
256 Ce.98+101. 1895 (April 7). Value Declared cover (for 500 francs), mailed to BREST and franked by France Type Sage<br />
15c. blue (2) and and 50c. carmine tied by bold strikes of very rare CORPS EXP.RE DE MADAGASCAR / PORT<br />
SAID datestamps in black. Red CHARGE marking at left and reverse with Port Said´ reg´d rate box in red (also<br />
rare) and octagonal LIGNE N / PAQ.FR.NO.1 Paquebot datestamp in black (13/4) and Brest arrival cds. A<br />
delightful and very rare cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.250,–<br />
93 257 Ce.22. 1897 (Nov. 18). Value Declared registered cover (for 2.000 francs) used to Switzerland franked by single 1895 5<br />
fr. lilac tied by TAMATAVE cds, straight line CHARGE at left and octagonal LA REUNION A MARSEILLE-L.Z.Nº 4<br />
datestamp below, reverse with rate box and FLEURIER arrival (Dec. 15) cds and five wax seals. A scarce usage<br />
of this rate stamp on letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.150,–<br />
19 258 1902 (June 25). Registered cover to FRANCE, re-addressed on arrival, franked by Diego Suarez 1892 25c. black on<br />
rose, Nossi-Bé 1892 5c. deep gre<strong>en</strong> and St. Marie/Madagascar 10c. black on violet tied by 2-MADAGASCAR<br />
datestamps in blue. Blue framed ´R´ below and reverse with arrival datestamps (July 27). An attractive cover. . . 225,–<br />
19 259 1904 (Jan 21). Registered cover to BREST franked by 1896/1900 15c. grey and pair of 20c. red-brown on gre<strong>en</strong> tied by<br />
bold strikes of DIEGO-SUAREZ / MADAGASCAR cds´s in blue. Framed ´R´ at left and Brest arrival (Feb 15) on<br />
reverse of an attractive cover. Ceres 34+44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
19 260 MARTINIQUE. 1867 (Sept 4). Entire letter from LE HAVRE to FORT DE FRANCE, s<strong>en</strong>t unpaid and <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´par<br />
navire Confiance´ at top. Despatch cds of LE HAVRE PORT on front and handstruck ´4´ charge marking. Reverse<br />
with both ST. PIERRE and FORT DE FRANCE cds´s (Oct 29 and 30). Some faults but scarce. . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
20 261 1868 (Sept 1). Local cover with manuscript ´Macouba 30 Aout 68´ at top, addressed to FORT DE FRANCE and rated in<br />
manuscript at upper right 30c. Fine strike of very rare MARTINIQUE - AJOUPA-BOUILLION datestamp in black at<br />
left. Reverse with Saint Pierre cds and Fort De France arrival cds (same day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
19 262 1869 (July 9). Small mourning <strong>en</strong>velope to PARIS franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues Eagle 1859-65 20c. blue paying Military<br />
Concession rate, well tied by dotted Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge. Circular COR. D´ARMÉES / LIG. A. PAQ. No. 3 alongside<br />
in black and reverse with arrival cds (July 24) and Lieut<strong>en</strong>ant´s signature for concessionary rate. A fresh and fine<br />
cover. Ceres 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,–<br />
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263 Ce.3+5. 1870. The extraordinary high franking underpaid cover bearing 1859/65 Eagle issue 10c. bistre in a horizontal<br />
block of eight and 40c. vermilion in a similarly cut block of eight, all tied by Anchor loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots in black.<br />
Octagonal COL. FR. / PAQ. FR. A No. 3 in red at left and framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red.<br />
Taxed on arrival at a further 2 francs with black handstruck ´20´ decimes in black. Both blocks with minor<br />
blemishes but of no significance on a unique and remarkable cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.000,–<br />
19 264 1871 (Dec 6). Entire letter datelined and cancelled BASSE SAINTE 6 DEC. 71 at top, mailed to BORDEAUX and blue<br />
St. Nazaire <strong>en</strong>try marking on front (Dec 27) and charged with handstruck ´6´ decime on arrival. Reverse with ST.<br />
PIERRE / MARTINIQUE transit cds (also Dec 6) and Bordeaux cds. An unusual manuscript cancellation- with dry<br />
print of datestamp on front, possibly from a lack of cancelling ink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
93 265 Ce.17. 1876 (June). Cover to FRANCE franked by unusual usage of G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues Ceres 1872-77 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> on<br />
gre<strong>en</strong>ish-single, two pairs and a strip of five, all tied by MQE dotted loz<strong>en</strong>ge in black. Reverse with LIGNE A<br />
Paquebot datestamp (June 11). A remarcable cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
19 266 1879 (July 9). Cover to Paris with G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues imperforate 1877-79 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> and touched 20c. brown on yellow tied<br />
by rare ´MARTINIQUE/D´AJOUPA BOUILLON´ cds with repeated strike at right, and St. Pierre cds on reverse.<br />
Ceres 31,34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
20 267 1883 (Dec 10). Cover at Military Concession rate to ST. NAZAIRE franked by 1881 Dubois 15c. blue tied by<br />
SAINT-PIERRE cds, superb strikes of octagonal CORR. D´ARMEES / SAINT-PIERRE and Paquebot COL. FR. /<br />
LIG A. PAQ. FR. No. 1 in black alongside (Dec 11). Reverse with red Military cachet and counter-signature of<br />
Commanding Officer and St. Nazaire arrival (Dec 24). A scarce and attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
20 268 Ce.36. 1893 (Dec 14). ´Correspond<strong>en</strong>ce Militarire´ <strong>en</strong>dorsed cover, re-addressed on arrival in Lisbon (Jan 2, 1894),<br />
franked by 1893 15c. blue tied by scarce MORNE-ROUGE / MARTINIQUE datestamp and paying the Military<br />
Concession rate. Octagonal COR. D´ARMEES / SAINTE-PIERRE in black below of same date. Reverse with<br />
Military cachet in blue and arrival cds. A very rare cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
19 269 1894 (March 21). Registered-AR cover to PARIS franked by 1892 10c. black on lilac and 25c. black on rose pair tied<br />
by FORT DE FRANCE / CHARGEMENTS datestamps in blue. Framed ´R´ in red and ´AR´ in blue alongside.<br />
Rare. Signed Pothion. Ceres 35+38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
21 270 1894 (April 6). Cover from ST. ESPRIT to PETIT-BOURG franked by 1892 15c. blue tied by bold strike of ST. ESPRIT<br />
/ MARTINIQUE cds, with repeated strike alongside. Reverse with equally fine PETIT-BOURG arrival cds (same<br />
day). A fine and most unusual internal usage. Ceres 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,–<br />
20 271 1895 (May 30). Military Concession rate cover to PARIS franked by 1892 15c. blue tied by scarce MORNE-ROUGE /<br />
MARTINIQUE cds, repeated strike alongside at right and octagonal COR. D´ARMÉES / SAINT PIERRE undated<br />
cachet at right. Reverse with Commander´s cachet and signature alongside Saint Pierre and Paris cds´s. A fine<br />
and scarce cover. Ceres 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575,–<br />
93 272 NEW CALEDONIA. Ce.32+35. 1879 (March 13). Cover to PARIS franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1877-79 imperforate 10 c.<br />
gre<strong>en</strong> and 25 c. blue tied by POSTES/ILES DE PINS datestamp in black with repetead strike below. Rec circular<br />
COL. FR. /ANGL. AMB. CALAIS <strong>en</strong>try marking at right (May 12) and PARIS arrival on reverse of a rare cover.<br />
Signed Dilleman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
20 273 1890 (Dec 9). Cover at Military Concession rate franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1881 Dubois 15c. blue tied by COR.<br />
D´ARMEES / SAINT-CLAUDE in black with superb repeated strike at left. Octagonal LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. NO. 1<br />
Paquebot datestamp in black below (Dec 11). Countersigned on reverse of a scarce cover. Ceres 51. . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
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21 274 1892 (Feb 12). Registered cover from NOUMEA to RENNES, franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues Dubois 25c. black on rose pair<br />
tied by NLLE. CALEDONIE / NOUMEA cds. Reverse of cover with R<strong>en</strong>nes (March 28) arrival cds and<br />
re-addressed locally. Slight faults to base of <strong>en</strong>velope. Ceres 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,–<br />
20 275 1892 (Dec 21). Cover to PARIS carried at Military Concession rate bearing diagonally surcharged 1892 Dubois 15c. blue<br />
tied by NOUMEA cds in black with repeated strike over ´Service de Santé´ cachet at left. Circular CORR.<br />
D´ARMEES / PAQ. FR. T. No. 3. Paquebot datestamp in red at left. A fine and very scarce franking. Ceres 26. . 325,–<br />
21 276 1892. Cover to PARIS franked by Dubois 1881 25c. bistre on yellow tied by fine strike of scarce NLLE. CALEDONIE /<br />
LA FOA village datestamp in blue, with repeated fine strike alongside. Reverse with Noumea transit (Jan 27).<br />
Scarce. Ceres 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,–<br />
96 277 Ce.45+47/48+52/53. 1900 (Aug. 20). Value Declared cover to LYON (780 francs), bearing 1892 10c., 20c., 25c. (2), 75c.<br />
(5) and 1fr. (4) for a total 8fr. 55c. rate, all tied by NLLE CALEDONIE / ILES DES PINS datestamps in black.<br />
Octagonal LIGNE T datestamp at base (Sept 3) and reverse with reg´d rate box in black and Noumea cds (21/8)<br />
and Lyon arrival cds. A remarkably high franking and very rare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.600,–<br />
21 278 REUNION. 1853 (Sept 27). Internal cover <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Service´ at top in manuscript, mailed from ST. ROSE to ST.<br />
DENIS, struck with fair strike of rare STE. ROSE / ILE DE LA REUNION datestamp in black. Reverse with Official<br />
cachet and ST. DENIS cds of receipt. A rare Official usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
22 279 Ce.4. 1867 (Feb 19). Cover to FRANCE via SUEZ, franked at Military Concession rate with 1859-65 Eagle 20 c. blue<br />
cancelled by blue dotted loz<strong>en</strong>ge with octagonal CORR. D´ARMÉES/ST. DENIS in blue with civilian circular<br />
datestamp alongside of the same day. Reverse with oval LE COMMANDANT D´ARTILLERIE, P. VOIGNARD cachet<br />
and four Fr<strong>en</strong>ch datestamp of arrival (March 17). A rare and appealing cover. Certificate ROUMET (2012). . . . . 600,–<br />
280 Ce.2+4. 1867 (March 17). Underpaid cover from ST. ANDRE to ISLAND of MAYOTTE, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´voie des Seychelles´<br />
at lower left, franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1859-65 Eagle 5 c. gre<strong>en</strong> on blue horizontal pair and single 20 c. blue,<br />
tied by loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots in black, framed red PD and by part strike of AFFRANCHISEMENT/INSUFFISANT in red<br />
(repeated strike below). Superb despatch cds of REUNION/ST. ANDRE at left and taxed 6 decimes due in blue.<br />
Reverse with REUNION/ST. DENIS cds´s in blue. A unique and spl<strong>en</strong>did cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.800,–<br />
21 281 1878 (March). Cover from ST. DENIS to ST. PIERRE, franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1877 imperforate 10c. gre<strong>en</strong> pair,<br />
large margins all round, tied by loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots in black. REUNION / SAINT DENIS cds at left and arrival on<br />
reverse. Ceres 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
22 282 1878 (Feb 2). Cover to FRANCE franked by imperforate G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 25 c. blue (2), somewhat stained a left and tied<br />
by dotted loz<strong>en</strong>ge in black. Octagonal CORR DE ARMEES / ST. DENIS cachet at right in red. Reverse with<br />
Official ANCHOR cachet in black and arrival cds. Some wear but scarce. Ceres 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
22 283 1892 (Jan 23). Small mourning <strong>en</strong>velope to PARIS franked at Military Concession rate by diagonally overprinted Dubois<br />
15c. blue tied by REUNION / ST. ANDRE cds in blue (scarce) and superb repeated strike alongside. Octagonal<br />
CORPS DES ARMEES /ST. DENIS at right. Ceres 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
21 284 SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON. 1871 (June 6). Interesting <strong>en</strong>tire letter from St Pierre [m<strong>en</strong>tion of named Fishing<br />
Boats etc..] s<strong>en</strong>t via UK to France with faint red St Pierre despatch cds. Reverse with ´La Rochelle-Paris´ TPO<br />
cds and charged ´6´ in manuscript. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
21 285 SENEGAL. 1856 (Feb 6). Entire letter from ST. LOUIS to BORDEAUX with Company cachet on front and fine circular<br />
DIRECTION DE LA POSTE AUX LETTRES - ST. LOUIS (SÉNÉGAL) handstamp in blue-gre<strong>en</strong>. Bordeaux arrival<br />
(April 3) cds on reverse and manuscript alongside ´3´. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
21 286 1880 (Nov 23). Cover to BORDEAUX franked by G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1877-79 25c. ultramarine tied by SÉNÉGAL ET<br />
DÉPEND. / GORÉE datestamp in blue with repeated strike at left. Circular COL FR. / PAQ. FR. J NO. 2<br />
datestamp in black below. Bordeaux arrival cds (Dec 6) on reverse. Ceres 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
21 287 SYRIA. 1851 (March 8). Entire letter writt<strong>en</strong> from SATALIE (Attalie) in Syria, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Paid 5´ at upper left with oval<br />
framed handstamp (indiscipherable but either a smudged Ag<strong>en</strong>t cachet or a PP) in black. A most unusual <strong>en</strong>tire. 150,–<br />
21 288 1921 (18-2). ALEXANDRETTE a ALEP. 1 pi. (2), 5 pi. (2) y 10 piastre. AIR MAIL llegada al dorso, raro franqueo. F.<br />
ROUMET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
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289 TAHITI. 1857 (Jan. 4). Envelope and long letter writt<strong>en</strong> from PAPEETE to COGNAC <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´voie de Panama &<br />
d´Angleterre´ carried on that route and struck in London (May 2) with red transit cds and framed GB / 2F 87<br />
5/10c. Accountancy handstamp in black. Charged 12 decimes due on arrival. A fine and rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
21 290 1871 (June 20). Local letter s<strong>en</strong>t stampless within PAPEETE, struck with TAITI (OCEANIE) / PAPEETE datestamp in<br />
black. A rare local usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
21 291 1915. Military mail <strong>en</strong>velope to Paris cancelled by PAPEETE TAHITI datestamp with boxed military cachet TROUPES<br />
MOBILISEES DE TAHITI in blue. Very fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
21 292 TUNISIA. 1826 (March 6). Entire letter from TUNIS to MARSEILLE with slits for disinfection against Cholera, struck on<br />
<strong>en</strong>try with two line COLONIES / PAR TOULON in black, rated ´4´ in manuscript to pay on receipt (April 5), with<br />
manuscript notation of same on front panel and with datestamp on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,–<br />
22 293 BAVARIA. (1870 CA, July 26). Cover to FLORENCE with three colour franking of 1870-72 1 kr. bright yellow gre<strong>en</strong>, 3<br />
kr. rose and 6 kr. bistre all tied by MÜNCHEN cds´s struck in blue. FIRENZE arrival cds (July 28). A fine cover.<br />
Scott 23-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
21 294 1870 (July 23). Cover from MUNICH to ROME franked by imperforate 1867-68 3kr. rose red and 7kr. deep ultramarine<br />
tied by two line dated MÜNCHEN handstamp in black. Verona cds on reverse with Rome arrival cds. Charged<br />
´25´ due in manuscript on front of a fresh and fine cover. Michel 15+21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
22 295 1872 (Oct 28). Entire letter to LUCERNE (Switzerland) franked by rare usage of 1870 1kr. yellow gre<strong>en</strong> (7, including a<br />
remarkable use of a horizontal strip of five) all tied by MUNICH cds´s in blue. Some peripheral toning and<br />
horizontal file fold affecting one stamp but a very rare franking. Certificate VAN DER LINDEN and BRETTL. Michel<br />
22Xa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
22 296 BRUNSWICK. 1854 (Aug 1). Entire letter from Brunswick to Limburg franked by 1853 1sgr. black on orange buff and<br />
2sgr. blue tied by unframed oval ´Braunschweig´ datestamp. Repeated strike at right. Signed BRETTL. Scott 7a,9.<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
22 297 1866 (Jan 27). Printed Matter <strong>en</strong>tire letter from Braunschweig to Goslar bearing a fine rouletted October 1865 1/3gr.<br />
black neatly tied by Braunschweig cds. A fine and very rare single franking (Scott cat. $2´250). Scott 23. . . . . 500,–<br />
21 298 HANNOVER. 1806. Entire letter writte in the ´Quartier G<strong>en</strong>eral à Hannovre´ from BERTHIER (signed at base) to the<br />
Commander of the Armée 2nd. Division at VERDUN, struck on front by fine BAU. GL. / ARM-D´HANOVRE in red.<br />
Black negative ETAT MAJOR GÉNÉRAL handstamp on reverse of a scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
21 299 NORTH CONFEDERATION. 1868. Registered <strong>en</strong>velope to ENGLAND bearing 2 g blue (SG 8) and 5 g bistre (SG 10)<br />
tied by GOTHA datestamp with boxed CHARGE and manuscript ´Recommede´, s<strong>en</strong>t PD with<br />
CROWN/REGISTERED in red and oval REGISTERED LONDON 6 MAY 1868 FROM PRUSSIA in red applied on<br />
arrival. Very fine item of charged mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
23 300 1868 (Nov 20th). Entire letter from Leipzig to Paris with fine franking of rouletted 1868 ½ gr orange, 2x1gr rose and<br />
2gr blue all tied by ´No.1-Leipzig-No.1´ half round datestamps. An attractive and scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. Scott 3,4,5. . . . . 100,–<br />
22 301 1869 (Oct 6). Cover and complete original cont<strong>en</strong>ts from Leipzig to Calcutta/India bearing perf. 1868 5gr. bistre (2) tied<br />
by Leipzig cds´s. Reverse with oval ´Sea Post Office´ and Calcutta arrival cds in red (Nov 3). A rare and fine<br />
cover to a most unusual destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
24 302 (1874 CA). Cover franked with North German Confederation 18Kr roulette issue, prepaying the double weight letter rate<br />
by direct service to the United States under the NGU Treaty. Stamp cancelled by FRANKFURT A.M. cds, with<br />
additional strike alongside. Front shows black FRANCO handstamp applied at Brem<strong>en</strong>, plus red NEW YORK PAID<br />
ALL arrival datestamp. A very fine transatlantic cover showing rare single franking use of the 18Kr stamp. . . . . 275,–<br />
24 303 PRUSSIA. (1853 CA). Cover front and part back s<strong>en</strong>t registered with extraordinary usage of Postal Stationery cut out<br />
showing 1852 octagonal 4sgr. red-brown tied by boxed & dated SCHONLANKE in black. Red framed<br />
´Recomandirt´ above. A scarce item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
23 304 1860 (June 20). Registered cover from Altona to Vi<strong>en</strong>na franked by Prussia 1858-60 3sgr. orange pair and single 2sgr.<br />
blue tied by ´HAMBURG´ cds´s. Framed ´Recomandirt´ in red below and Vi<strong>en</strong>na arrival (June 22) on reverse. An<br />
attractive cover. Scott 12,13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
24 305 1863. Cover to FRANCE, franked with crossed-line background 3Sgr yellow King Frederick and 6pf orange Coat of Arms<br />
issues (Mi 12,15), all cancelled by framed VALLENDAR datestamp, with additional strike alongside. Front shows<br />
red framed PD handstamp plus PRUSSE-FORBACH/AMB.F Fr<strong>en</strong>ch <strong>en</strong>try marking, while reverse bears PARIS A<br />
BESANCON ambulant and SALINS arrival cds. A very fine and scarce mixed issue franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
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23 306 SAXONY. 1859 (Jan 7). Cover from DRESDEN franked by 1855-60 ½ngr. black (2, differing shades), one applied<br />
contemporarily in three torn parts; cancelled by Dresd<strong>en</strong> ´1´ numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Burndorf<br />
Bahnhof datestamp (same day). An unusual usage. Scott 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
307 1860 (Jan 1). Coloured and embossed <strong>en</strong>velope s<strong>en</strong>t as New Year´s greeting, franked by 1855-60 1ngr. black on rose<br />
paper, four margins, tied by ´15´ numeral handstamp with ZITTAU (1/1) cds alongside. Scarce and delightful cover.<br />
Scott 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
24 308 Sc.16, 19. 1867 (March 18). Entire letter from LEIPZIG to NAPLES with attractive franking of 1863 ½ngr. orange and<br />
pair of 3ngr. red-brown neatly tied. Reverse with MILAN and NAPLES cds´s. A lovely <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
23 309 Sg.39, 42. 1867 (Dec 20th). Entire letter from LEIPZIG to LONDON, s<strong>en</strong>t registered, franked by 1863 1 ngr. rose and 3<br />
ngr. reddish brown tied by LEIPZIG cds´s. Fine strikes of PRUSSIA-Crown-REGISTERED in red and London<br />
arrival (Dec 23rd). Small imperfections but a most attractive and scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,–<br />
24 310 THURN AND TAXIS. Mi.32/34. 1864 (April 17). Envelope to MADRID (Spain) with three colour ´complete set´ franking<br />
of 3kr. rose red, 6kr. blue and 9kr. brown all tied by ´220´ numeral obliterators in black. Frankfurt despatch cds<br />
at left, red unframed ´PP´ in red and charge marking ´4R.´ (reales) in red on front. Reverse with Madrid cds<br />
(April 21). Mailed just prior to Prussian-Spanish Conv<strong>en</strong>tion (June 1, 1864) and thus prepaid solely to the Fr<strong>en</strong>ch<br />
border. A delightful and rare cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
311 Mi.18, 29, 31. 1863 (Aug. 29). Remarkable three colour franking cover to HUATUSCO (Mexico) bearing 1859-60 5sgr.<br />
lilac and 1862-63 1sgr. rose and 3sgr. bistre all tied by ´39´ numeral cancels in black. Marburg cds at right in<br />
black and th<strong>en</strong>ce via Forbach and London with red cds´s to Vera Cruz. An extraordinary destination for Thurn &<br />
Taxis mail at this date. Signed Kruschel. Certificates SOMMER and SEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.000,–<br />
23 312 1864 (Aug 15). Cover to PARIS franked by 1863 imperf 1/2 sgr. orange yellow, 1 sgr. rose and 3 sgr. bistre all tied<br />
by ´300´ target cancels of THURN & TAXIS PO in HAMBURG. Fine and colourful cover. Scott 17,18,20. . . . . . . 150,–<br />
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96 313 1865. Rouletted in colour 3kr. rose and 6kr. pale blue vertical pair used with rare imperforate 1859-60 30kr. orange all<br />
tied to <strong>en</strong>tire letter from MULHOUSE to NEW ORLEANS (USA) tied by ´52´ numeral cancels with NEW YORK /<br />
PAID ALL datestamp in red (June 26), some of cancellation inked in. Red straight line FRANCO at left. A rare<br />
<strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
23 314 1866. Cover to LEIPZIG franked by pair of rouletted in colour 1865 1/2 sgr. tied by boxed & dated EISENB Railway<br />
handstamp and mss ´Apolda´ of despatch alongside. Scarce usage. Sc 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
315 <br />
WURTEMBERG. 1865. LE THILLOT (France) to STRASBOURG and redirected to NURNBERG via CANNSTATT.<br />
Franked by France 20 c<strong>en</strong>t. (file fold) and Wurttemberg 9 kreuzer red for the journey from Cannstatt to Nurnberg.<br />
RARE mixed franking. Cert. M. BRETTL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.400,–<br />
23 316 1881. WURTEMBERG a RIO DE JANEIRO (Brasil). 5p. lila (2) y 10p. carmín. Fechador de llegada al dorso. Rara<br />
destinación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
23 317 GERMANY. 1866 (July 6). Complete Telegram as previously s<strong>en</strong>t to PARIS, used as confirmation, with COLN<br />
BAHNHOF (Station) despatch cds in black, charged ´5´ decimes on arrival via Erquelines. Rare and fine usage. . 150,–<br />
96 318 1872 (June 20). Cover from Leipzig to Calcutta, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via Brindisi, Alexandria & Bombay´ bearing Small Shield<br />
1872 ¼gr. violet, 1gr. rose and three 2gr. blue all tied by Leipzig cds´s. Stamps have be<strong>en</strong> ´cancelled´ by<br />
hand-drawn grids; reverse with Brindisi transit (June 23) and oval ´Sea Post Office´ datestamp in blue. A rare<br />
destination and, despite faults, a very attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
23 319 1872. Envelope to FRANCE writt<strong>en</strong> from LOGELBACH bearing 1/2 g orange (2) (SG 3) and 2 g blue (SG 20) s<strong>en</strong>t<br />
unstamped with Fr<strong>en</strong>ch <strong>en</strong>try cachet in blue and boxed PD tying 1/2 gr, and crayon cancel applied on arrival. . . . 150,–<br />
23 320 1872(July 10). Registered cover to Manchester, GB <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via Ost<strong>en</strong>de´franked by early use of Large Shield 1872<br />
½gr red orange and pair of 2gr blue tied by Magdeburg datestamps with framed black ´Recomandirt´ and<br />
London registered transit alongside. Manchester arrival (July 12) on reverse. Scott 16,18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
23 321 1875 (Dec 23). Entire letter to FRANCE franked by rare strip of three 1875 10 pfe. blood red, Michel 33aa, tied by<br />
STRASSBURG cds´s and by AVRICOURT red <strong>en</strong>try cds. Arrival cds on reverse of very fine and scarce cover. . . 150,–<br />
23 322 1876 (March 10). Registered <strong>en</strong>tire letter to LONDON franked by 1875 10pfe. red and 50pfe. grey tied by HAMBURG<br />
cds´s, also tying the HAMBURG 8 registration label. Red oval REGISTERED / LONDON arrival on front (March<br />
12). A fine and attractive <strong>en</strong>tire. Michel 33+36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
23 323 1880 (June 24). 3c. gre<strong>en</strong> on buff stationery <strong>en</strong>velope, up-rated with 1875 2c. vermilion tied by New York duplex and<br />
used to RUHRORT. Readdressed on arrival to Bonn and franked by 1880 10pf. red tied by RUHRORT cds in<br />
black. A charming cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
23 324 1888 (Nov 11). Printed <strong>en</strong>velope with blue illustration of Schoolmaster and Pupil, used to MORGES (Switzerland);<br />
franked by 20pf. blue tied by APOLSEN cds in black. Flap missing but with complete Morges arrival on reverse. 150,–<br />
23 325 1925. ´Easter Flight´, Reg<strong>en</strong>sburg. Picture postcard of WWI Air Ace, Ernst Udet, franked 10pf air cancelled Donaustauf<br />
and 10pf + 20pf labels (Mi. 15/16) tied flight cachet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
23 326 1933. Commemorative cover for aeronautical Exhibition & flight of the balloon ´Hamburg´, franked 6pf Bismark tied<br />
Buck<strong>en</strong>waidau datestamp + two 30pf flight labels – black & red on blue. (Mi. 21 b/c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
24 327 SOUTH WEST AFRICA. 1912 (Feb 15). Registered cover to EINDHOVEN (Netherlands) franked by single 1906 2m.<br />
deep blue tied by two strikes of SWAKOPMUND datestamps in black. Registered label at left and reverse with<br />
Eindhov<strong>en</strong> (March 11) arrival cds. A scarce single franking. Michel 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
23 328 CAMEROON. 1901. Cover to GERMANY franked by 1900 Germany 5 x 2 pf. grey (one variety REIGHSPOST) and<br />
contemporarily defective 10 pf. all tied by KRIBI cds¦s in black. MUSKAU arrival on reverse of very unusual cover. 125,–<br />
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100 329 CAROLINES. 1912 (Jan 4). Printed cover from Angaur, Palau, Caroline Islands to Korror addressed to Winkler, head of<br />
the Palau Station, with PALAU cds in black (Jan 1) of arrival (date had not be<strong>en</strong> altered) and franked by German<br />
New Guinea Kaiser Yacht 10pf. carmine tied by manuscript ´Seepost K.D.S. Komet 4 Jan. 1912´ . The ´Komet´<br />
was the Governm<strong>en</strong>t Steamer s<strong>en</strong>t from R. Peybach to Winkler, the head of the Palau Station. Signed Grobe.<br />
Certificate Steuer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.500,–<br />
330 <br />
LEVANT. 1875 (Aug 13). Cover from CONSTANTINOPLE to LYON, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via Odessa´ franked by 1872 Large<br />
Shield ½gr. orange pair and defective 1875 20pfe. blue pair tied by bold strike of<br />
KAISRL.DEUTSCH.P.A.CONSTANTINOPEL cds´s in black. Lyon arrival cds on reverse (Aug 20). Scarce mixed<br />
issue franking. Scott 16,32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
24 331 1886 (May 18). Registered cover from CONSTANTINOPLE to BRUNSWICK franked by Germany 1880 10pf. red (four<br />
examples) all tied by bold CONSTANTINOPEL / DEUTSCHE POST cds´s in black. Registered label at left and<br />
reverse with arrival cds (21/5) in black. A charming cover. Michel 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
25 332 MOROCCO. 1913 (April). MOGADOR. Cover to MARRAKESH franked by Gothic 1911 10cs. on 10pf. carmine tied by<br />
MOGADOR-(MAROKKO)-DEUTSCHE POST cds. Reverse with MARRAKESCH-(MAROKKO)-c-DEUTSCHE POST<br />
arrival cds (April 9). RARE. Michel 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
24 333 1914 (May 7). MOGADOR. Money Order form to MEKNES franked by Gothic 1911 1p. 25cs. on 1m. carmine-rose tied<br />
by MOGADOR-(MAROKKO)-DEUTSCHE POST cds´s. Reverse with Meknes arrival cds struck in blue (May 13). . 300,–<br />
26 334 TOGO. 1892 (April 5). Registered usage of German 10pf. red on blue stationery <strong>en</strong>velope s<strong>en</strong>t to ROSENTHAL franked<br />
additionally with Germany 1889-1900 3pf. brown (2), 5pf. gre<strong>en</strong> and 20pf. ultramarine all tied by fine<br />
LOME-TOGOGEBIET cds´s. Ros<strong>en</strong>thal arrival on reverse of a rare forerunner cover. Certificate STEUER. Michel<br />
U13B, V45a, V46b, V48b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575,–<br />
25 335 GREAT BRITAIN. 1777 (March 15). CHANNEL ISLANDS. Entire letter from GUERNSEY (a private family letter from<br />
Martha Le Mesurier to her cousin in COGNAC), struck with fine S. MALO handstamp on <strong>en</strong>try in black. . . . . . . 250,–<br />
25 336 1829 (Oct 29). CHANNEL ISLANDS. Entire letter from Jersey to Captain of the Schooner Brig ´Betsey´ s<strong>en</strong>t care of the<br />
English Consul in Vera Cruz/Mexico with manuscript notation of pre-paym<strong>en</strong>t ´3sh. 1d.´ at top and very fine strike<br />
of JERSEY scroll handstamp in black. Op<strong>en</strong>s well for Exhibit display. A remarkable and rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
100 337 1855 (Dec 14). Cover from AUCHTERMUCHTY (Scotland) to Christian University, CANTON (Missouri) franked by 1841<br />
2d. blue, pl. 4 strip of six lettered JD-JI, some imperfections, tied in black and by red BOSTON-JAN 6-PAID-24<br />
datestamp. Also struck with ´21 C<strong>en</strong>ts´ credit split marking. The cover was wrongly s<strong>en</strong>t to Desoto City and<br />
mailed back to Canton (Jan 18) with 1851 3c. brown red cancelled in manuscript. An extraordinary and rare<br />
usage. Lot is coupled with USA 1869 3c. on illustrated corner cover showing the Christian University. Cert. P.F.´<br />
2010 (It is a g<strong>en</strong>uine usage, but decline opinion with respect to were the 3 cts. stamp was applied.). Ex. F.<br />
RISVOLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
25 338 1856 (Sept 30). Cover from London to Italy franked by perf. 1855 2d. blue, 1847-56 Embossed 6d. violet and cut round<br />
1sh. gre<strong>en</strong> all tied by London ´20´ numerals. Reverse with Draguignan and Nizza Maritima cds´s. Imperfections<br />
but a rare franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
100 339 1856 (June 8). Cover to Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL from London franked by two fine Embossed 1854 6d purple tied by<br />
London numerals with ´Sunday´ fancy cds on reverse. Scarce and appealing franking and very scarce destination. 1.000,–<br />
26 340 1856 (Feb 25th). Cover from Crewkerne to Constantinople, TURKEY <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´ViaMarseilles´bearing single Embossed<br />
1847-54 1s gre<strong>en</strong> tied by numeral obliterator and by Calais transit. Correctly rated for ¼ ounce but found to be<br />
over-weight and struck with ´Insuffici<strong>en</strong>tly-Stamped´ and charged ´26´ (decimes) due on delivery. Unusual and<br />
appealing cover. SG 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
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26 341 1861 (Aug 2). Entire letter from Charing Cross to Mexico City with extraordinary franking of 1856 1sh. gre<strong>en</strong> (13,<br />
including a vertical strip of five) all tied by London/78 duplexes in black. Handstruck ´11´ (reales) in black as due<br />
for inland delivery on front. Some small imperfections but an extremely high rate. SG 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
25 342 1863(July 31st). Mourning cover to Monsieur Talbot at the VATICAN franked at 11d rate and <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via<br />
Marseilles´with 1858 2d blue plate 9 and scarce 9d straw tied by 782 obliterators of Teignmouth. London transit<br />
and Rome arrival on reverse. Delightful and very scarce cover. SG 45,87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
25 343 Sg.40. 1863. CHANNEL ISLANDS. Cover from JERSEY to ST. MALO franked by GB 1857 1d. red stars (two pairs) all<br />
tied by 3734 gros chiffres in black. Octagonal ANGL. B. M.-ST. MALO (Boite Mobile) datestamp alongside in red<br />
(Feb. 4). Scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,–<br />
25 344 1864 (April 8th). Cover to St.Petersburg, RUSSIA underpaid 4d, and franked with 1862 6d lilac tied by London numeral<br />
with ´Insuffici<strong>en</strong>tly-Stamped´ marking in black and large ´4/3´ split rate mark applied in Aach<strong>en</strong> (GB 4d, Prussia<br />
3 grosch<strong>en</strong>) struck in blue. Reverse with ´Aus England per Aach<strong>en</strong>´ cds on reverse (without Franco). Scarce<br />
usage. SG 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
25 345 1869(May 1st). Entire letter to ANTIGUA franked at 1s rate for under 1 ounce, introduced April 1863, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per<br />
Packet´bearing 1867 1s gre<strong>en</strong> plate 4 tied by Glasgow-159 duplex with manuscript ´1´ in red on front. SG 117. . 125,–<br />
25 346 1870(July 2nd). Cover <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via Ost<strong>en</strong>d´to Pernau, ESTONIA franked at 1s 6d rate (introduced on the previous day<br />
covering mail under 1¾ ounce) with 1864 1d red plate 124, strip of three 3d rose plate 5 and 4d vermilion plate<br />
11 pair all tied by London duplexes with black ´Aus England´ transit applied in Aach<strong>en</strong> and framed red ´Franco´.<br />
Reverse with Riga and Reval datestamps. A rare and fine cover. One stamp of 3 d. fault. SG 44,95,103. . . . . . 150,–<br />
26 347 1870 (April 29). Entire letter to V<strong>en</strong>ice franked by 6d. bright mauve, pl. 8 tied by London numeral ´98´ obliterator. Fully<br />
paid for the rate to Flor<strong>en</strong>ce (May 2) and re-addressed to V<strong>en</strong>ice with 1867 20c. pale blue tied by ´12´ numeral<br />
obliterator (applied over the red British ´PD´ marking) with V<strong>en</strong>ice arrival cds (May 5) on reverse. A remarkable<br />
and rare <strong>en</strong>tire of great visual appeal. SG 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
348 1871 (Sept. 1st). Entire letter from LONDON to SANTA ANA, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via Southampton and Panama´ bearing Great<br />
Britain 1867-73 1 s. deep gre<strong>en</strong>, pl. 5, and 1867 2 s. deep blue, pl. 1, tied by oval duplexes on dispatch, with<br />
blue crayon ´6 rs´ due rating, paid with Salvador 1867 2 r. gre<strong>en</strong>, vertical pair (one stamp with tiny tear at left)<br />
and single, tied by negative star obliterators on upper flap. A very fine and rare combination franking. Cert. B.P.A.<br />
S.G. 115, 119. Scott 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.800,–<br />
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25 349 1875 (July 5th). Entire letter to GUATEMALA <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´By Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Packet´ franked at the 1 shilling rate introduced 1st<br />
August 1869, bearing 1867 1s gre<strong>en</strong> plate 11 tied by London duplex. Handstamped ´2´ (reales) for local delivery<br />
on arrival. SG 117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
25 350 1878 (April 18th). Cover to Montevideo, URUGUAY <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Packet´ at 2 shilling rate for 1 ounce, bearing<br />
pair of 1876 1s gre<strong>en</strong> plate 13 tied by London duplexes with ´Listas´ marking on reverse and charged ´30´ c<strong>en</strong>ts<br />
due in black. SG 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
25 351 1882 (May 19th). Cover <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Via Brindisi´ to NEW ZEALAND franked at 1s for under ¾ ounce rate with scarce<br />
usage of 1881 1s orange brown plate 14 with 1881 1d lilac applied for Late Fee used from London with July 3rd<br />
arrival cds on reverse. SG 163,172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
26 352 ADEN. Ce.35, 36. 1872 (May). Cover with manuscript ´Aus Ad<strong>en</strong>´, franked by France 1863 40c. orange and three 80c.<br />
carmine red on rose (three examples, one corner repaired) all tied by DOTTED ANCHOR handstamps. Circular<br />
LIGNE N-PAQ. FR. No. 8 Paquebot datestamp alongside and red framed ´PD´. Reverse with arrival cds in black<br />
(June 4). A rare and attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
26 353 1892 (Jan 8). India ¼a. brown postal stationery card used to BELGIUM, up-rated with marginal ½a. blue-gre<strong>en</strong> and 3a.<br />
orange tied by ADEN squared circle datestamps in black. Octagonal REUNION A MARSEILLE-L.V.No.3 Paquebot<br />
above and Louvain arrival also on front of card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
25 354 ANTIGUA. 1819. ANTIGUA a EDIMBURGO. Carta escrita a bordo del ´H.M.S. SALISBURY´. Marca de <strong>en</strong>trada<br />
DOVER/SHIP LETTER y 1/2 de porte local. MAGNIFICA y RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
25 355 AUSTRALIA. 1865 (Nov 5). Entire letter from MELBOURNE to NANTES s<strong>en</strong>t stampless with MELBOURNE duplex<br />
struck at right, struck with scarce framed GB-1F 52 4/10c. Anglo-Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Accountancy marking in red. Charged 18<br />
decimes handstruck on front and arrival (Jan 12, 1866) on reverse. A fine and scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
26 356 1899 (Dec 22). Underpaid cover to Papeete franked by Victoria 2d. mauve tied by Melbourne cds in black; taxed on<br />
arrival with G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues 1894 imperforate marginal 10c. grey-brown Postage Due tied by ´Papeete/Taiti´ cds. A<br />
scarce and attractive usage. Scott J16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575,–<br />
25 357 BARBADOS. 1860. Cover used to SHEFFIELD bearing 6 d. deep rose-red (SG 11A) tied by the ´1´ numeral supported<br />
by the BARBADOS double arc cds on the reverse & backstamped on arrival. Rare stamp on cover. . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
25 358 BRUNEI. 1929. ´ON GOVERNMET SERVICE´ inscribed <strong>en</strong>velope franked by single 12 c. blue (SG 74) tied by the<br />
´BRUNEI/18 DEC´ single ring cds, adressed to the UNITED STATES. ´SINGAPORE/23 DE/1929´ transit cds on the<br />
reverse. Rare issue on commercial mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
25 359 CANADA. 1851 (Aug 23). Entire letter from MONTREAL via Liverpool to METZ struck with MONTREAL despatch cds in<br />
red; London cds on reverse and fine CANADA / &c. ART 12 applied there in red. Calais <strong>en</strong>try marking (Sept 8)<br />
alongside. A scarce and attractive <strong>en</strong>tire that displays well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
360 1855 (Nov 5). Cover to London, GB franked by fine four margined Cartier 1852-56 10d. deep blue cancelled by 37<br />
numeral handstamp and also tied by ´8d. Stg.´ credit marking in black. Quebec cds at left and reverse with<br />
London arrival (Nov 19) cds. A rare stamp on letter. SG 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.800,–<br />
26 361 1858 (Sept. 27). Entire letter from MONTREAL to COGNAC <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Persia´ at upper left, struck with Montreal<br />
despatch cds in black, framed GB / 2F 62c Accountancy marking applied in London (Oct 11) in black and<br />
charged 12 decimes due in manuscript on arrival. A rare marking on a fine <strong>en</strong>tire. Certificate Roumet (2012). . . 400,–<br />
27 362 1895. Western Union Telegraph Office <strong>en</strong>velope to their branch at Fr<strong>en</strong>ch River, Cape Breton, franked pairs 1c. + 3c.<br />
´Small Que<strong>en</strong>s´ tied by oval St. Johns, NB date stamp. On reverse, transit cds of English Town, Baddeck,<br />
´Point Tupper & Sydney M.C.; Halifax & Moncton C.P.Ry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
27 363 1899. Use of 1 c. postal stationery <strong>en</strong>velope to MELBOURNE uprated with 1 c. yellow small Que<strong>en</strong> (Sc 35 - perf 12)<br />
all tied by MONTREAL Flag cancel duplex. Cover insuffici<strong>en</strong>tly paid, and front shows oval T3d postage due<br />
handstamp. Reverse bears VANCOUVER and SAN FRANCISCO transits. A scarce and attrative cover. . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
28 364 CEYLON. Sc.60. 1873 (Sept 27). CORRESPONDANCES D´ARMEES. Cover writt<strong>en</strong> on board ship ´Amazone´ in the<br />
vicinity of Galle Point/Ceylon to Brest franked at Military Concession rate with 1871 Cérès 25 c. tied by Anchor<br />
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loz<strong>en</strong>ge with circular CORR. D. ARM / LIG. N P. FR. No 1 in black alongside (Salles 1946/1). BREST arrival (Oct<br />
17) on reverse of fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
27 365 COOK ISLANDS. 1903 (Sept). Registered cover from RAROTONGA to QUETTA (India) franked by 1896-1900 10d.<br />
gre<strong>en</strong> tied by RAROTONGA cds in black with framed registration cachet at lower left in blue. Reverse with<br />
Auckland transit (Oct 5), Tuticorin (Oct 30) and Quetta cds´s. A scarce cover to a most unusual destination. . . 200,–<br />
28 366 EAST AFRICA. 1896. Cover to ENGLAND, franked with UGANDA Protectorate 4 annas. black (SG 24) and British East<br />
Africa Protectorate 2 1/2 annas blue (SG 62), tied by squared circle datestamp. A rare and attractive cover, with<br />
R.P.S.L. Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
27 367 GIBRALTAR. 1843 (Dec 2). Outer letter sheet <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per ´Ori<strong>en</strong>tal´ Steam Pkt.´ with fine strike of curved framed<br />
GIBRALTAR in black. Unusually struck on landing at Southampton with ´1/-´ charge mark and London (Dec 9).<br />
This cover, like a further cover dated Dec 3rd (only the two covers are known handsatamped thus), is without<br />
manuscript Gibraltar rate notation and thus the charge mark had to be applied on arrival at Southampton, possibly<br />
due to a new Postal Clerk?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
27 368 1846. GIBRALTAR a MARSELLA. Encaminador manuscrito al dorso, marca de <strong>en</strong>trada de SAN ROQUE y <strong>en</strong> Francia. . 150,–<br />
27 369 1859. GIBRALTAR to JEREZ. Complete cover travel with MESSAGE CARRIER. Mark in blue PAUSADELA Y RECUERO.<br />
Rare on cover from Gibraltar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
27 370 GOLD COAST. 1840 (Feb 11). Entire letter from Cape Coast Castle (from T. B. Freeman) mailed to London and struck<br />
with fine ´FALMOUTH / SHIP LETTER´ in red (Robertson S6). London cds of arrival April 20 in red and charged<br />
the new lowered rate of 8d. in manuscript (per ½ ounce). A fine <strong>en</strong>tire with cont<strong>en</strong>t regarding the proposed<br />
op<strong>en</strong>ing of a new Mission. Listed by Sacher, page 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
28 371 1873 (Aug 18). Cover to Leeds, Yorkshire from Cape Coast Castle (<strong>en</strong>dorsed at right) mailed from ´H. M. S. Simoon´<br />
bearing Great Britain 6d. pale chestnut, plate 11 for Officer´s rate; tied on arrival by Liverpool ´466´ obliterator.<br />
Red ´Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet´ cds of transit (Sept 13) and readdressed to the Army & Navy Club in<br />
London. Slight buckling of the <strong>en</strong>velope but extremely rare, H. M. S. Simoon being the only Naval ship at Cape<br />
Coast Castle at this date (5th July-26th Oct 1873). SG 122b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
28 372 1893 (Dec 18). Cover to London franked by 1884 ½d. dull gre<strong>en</strong> (5) all tied by neat strikes of ´Elmina´ cds´s, Code C,<br />
struck well in blue. Red ´Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet´ cds (Jan 13, 1894) below. Reverse with Cape Coast and<br />
London cds of receipt. An attractive cover. SG 11a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
27 372A 1894 (July 12). Cover with ´Carl Woermann´ imprint on reverse, s<strong>en</strong>t to Hamburg with manuscript <strong>en</strong>dorsem<strong>en</strong>t ´Auf See<br />
12/7/94´ and franked by Germany 1889 20pf. blue tied by manuscript p<strong>en</strong> cross and by framed<br />
´AUS/WESTAFRIKA´ in black, with repeated strike at left. More probably from Gold Coast or Canary Islands. A<br />
scarce cover. Scott 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
28 373 GRENADA. 1817 (Feb 9). Long <strong>en</strong>tire letter from ´Palmiste´ , Gr<strong>en</strong>ada to Poitiers via London with red manuscript<br />
Forwarding Ag<strong>en</strong>t manuscript on reverse ´Londres, 1 April 1817, Par L´Entremise de James Corson´ and rated<br />
2/4d prepaid and struck with black ´Angleterre´. Scarce and interesting <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
28 374 HONG KONG. 1849 (Dec 29). Entire letter from HONG KONG to PARIS via Marseille, reverse with HONG KONG cds<br />
in black and obverse with good strike of PAID AT HONG KONG Crown Circle in red. Prepaid 1sh. in manuscript<br />
and charged 20 decimes due on receipt (Feb 19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
28 375 1864. HONG KONG a CÁDIZ. Encaminada hasta Gibraltar (<strong>en</strong>caminador manuscrito al dorso) y desde allí franqueada<br />
con sello español de 4 cuartos. RARA. Cert. GRAUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
28 376 1917. BRITISH POST OFFICES. Registered <strong>en</strong>velope to IRELAND bearing 2 c<strong>en</strong>ts gre<strong>en</strong> (SG 2), 4 c<strong>en</strong>ts red (pair)<br />
(SG 3) and 10 c<strong>en</strong>ts blue (SG 6) tied by TIENTSIN BR P.O. datestamp with boxed hand-struck REGISTERED<br />
TIENTSIN B.P.O. in red, routed via Hong Kong with DUBLIN arrival on reverse. Very fine item of mail. . . . . . . 500,–<br />
27 377 1926. $ 3 gre<strong>en</strong> & dull purple, tied by registry cancel on a 1937 cover to LOS ANGELES, marked ´Via Clipper Air<br />
Mail´, with three backstamps; some light foxing in places, otherwise very fine. SG. 131, Sc. 145. . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
27 378 1927 (June 23). 10c violet stationery registration <strong>en</strong>velope, 154x95mm, used to Germany and up-rated with 3x1c brown,<br />
2c gre<strong>en</strong> and 8c orange all tied by Registered GPO-Hong Kong cds´s. Scarce usage but some slight<br />
imperfections. SG 117,118,123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
29 379 INDIA. 1793. DUTCH OCCUPATION OF CHINSURAH. Entire letter to Gregory Catchik in SYDABAD with full wax seal<br />
in red on reverse, unusually writt<strong>en</strong> in Arm<strong>en</strong>ian with fine strike of oval Calcutta G.P.O./SEPT 29/Pd. 2as in black<br />
(Hammond Giles #10). Slight splitting to dry <strong>en</strong>tire, but a very rare example of mail from Chinsurah at this date. 600,–<br />
29 380 1799 (May 15). Extremely early <strong>en</strong>tire letter from MADRAS to MADEIRA, s<strong>en</strong>t outside the Mails and <strong>en</strong>dorsed on front<br />
´per Cornwallis Q.D.C.´, (whom God preserve). Docketing of receipt inside (March 5, 1800). A scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . 400,–<br />
29 381 1800 (Aug 18). Extremely early <strong>en</strong>tire letter from CALCUTTA to MADEIRA, s<strong>en</strong>t outside the Mails and <strong>en</strong>dorsed on front<br />
´Forwarded by y.m.s. Prinsch & Saunders´ (probably in London). Docketed inside as received ´April 10, 1802´. . . 400,–<br />
27 382 1802 (Feb 12). Entire letter from MADRAS to MADEIRA, s<strong>en</strong>t outside the Mails and <strong>en</strong>dorsed on front ´per Charleton´,<br />
reverse flap with further manuscript ´London 16 July 1802, Rec´d and forwarded p. your most obedi<strong>en</strong>t servant,<br />
Lubbock´. Docketing of receipt inside (Oct 13, 1802). A scarce early <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
27 383 1808 (April 13). Entire letter from CALCUTTA to MADEIRA, s<strong>en</strong>t outside the Mails and <strong>en</strong>dorsed on front ´per Duke of<br />
Montrose´ (erased and replaced by ´p. Cornelia´). Reverse flap with further manuscript ´y. obdt. s. David Scott &<br />
Co.´ (your obedi<strong>en</strong>t servants), possibly Lisbon Ag<strong>en</strong>ts as the obverse is marked ´40´ (reis) in manuscript.<br />
Docketing of receipt inside (Jan 31, 1809). A rare and interesting early <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
29 384 Sg.38, 40, 45, 48. 1862 (Feb 18th). Entire letter from CALCUTTA to BOSTON (Usa) with delightful four colour franking<br />
of 1856-64 1/2 a. pale blue, 1 a. brown, 4 a. back and 8 a. carmine all tied by CALCUTTA duplexes. Framed<br />
INDIA-PAID on front and manuscript ´1sh. 7d´ in red. BOSTON. BR. PKT./5 cds in black (April 5th) also on front<br />
of a fine and rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,–<br />
27 385 1863. BOMBAY a FRANCIA. Marca INDIA UNPAID y marcas de intercambio GB/1F 80 corregido a GB/1F 62 4/10 c.<br />
Interesante y rara y tasa de ´9´ décimas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
27 386 1876. Registered <strong>en</strong>velope to CALCUTTA bearing 4 anna gre<strong>en</strong> (SG 69) and 1/2 anna blue (SG 75) tied by bar<br />
obliterator with boxed handstruck PROME registered and adjac<strong>en</strong>t cds routed via RANGOON with Steamer Letter<br />
G.P.O CALCUTTA arrival. Attractive item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
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27 387 1877 (Sept 25). Registered cover to CALCUTTA franked on reverse with 1865-73 1/2 a. blue, 1 a. brown and 1866 4 a.<br />
gre<strong>en</strong> all tied by barred obliterators and manuscript annotated ´Prome´ registration datestamp, PROME cds<br />
alongside. Front with RANGOON transit cds and reverse with CALCUTTA-STEAMER LETTER arrival. Scarce . . . . 200,–<br />
30 388 1899. Envelope from the INDIA bearing 1/2 c<strong>en</strong>t. underpaid, routed overland via Gapatam and P<strong>en</strong>ang with N.I. POST<br />
AGENT PENANG squared circle with Netherlands Indies postage due 20 c<strong>en</strong>ts. rose and black (SG D106) applied<br />
on arrival in Medan. Very fine item of overland mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
29 389 1900 (March 1). 1a. brown postal stationery <strong>en</strong>velope used to BERLIN, up-rated with 1a. 6p. sepia, cancelled by two<br />
superb strikes of scarce NEW CIVIL&MILITARY HOTEL-LUCKNOW cds´s in black. Exceptional and fine cover. . . 500,–<br />
30 390 IRELAND. 1799 (April 26). Entire letter from DUBLIN to TENERIFFE (Canary Islands) with fine dated PAID on front in<br />
red; th<strong>en</strong>ce via London with FOREIGN OFFICE double arc in red. Straight line INGLATERRA in black on front and<br />
docketing of receipt (June 19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
29 391 LABUAN. 1904. Registered cover to ENGLAND bearing 1902-03 issue 7x 1 c. , single of 2 c., 3 c. and 4 c. (SG<br />
116d, 117, 117b, 118) tied by LABUAN cds with violet registration cachet below. LONDON and ALTRINCHAM<br />
datestamps on reverse of delightful cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
30 392 1905. Registered cover to LONDON bearing complete set of 9 of the 4 c. surcharges of 1904, all tied barred oblirator<br />
cancels in black with violet LABUAN registration handstamp below. Scarce issue on cover. SG 127-135. . . . . . . 250,–<br />
30 393 LEEWARD. 1900. 1 d. Postal stationery <strong>en</strong>velope bearing 1/2 d. & 1 d. x3 of Leewards cancelled by the ST<br />
KITTS/A12 duplex´s REGISTERED to NEW YORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
29 394 MALAYA. 1857. Seaman´s <strong>en</strong>velope writt<strong>en</strong> on board H.M.S. Amethyst in Singapore (manuscript on reverse) and<br />
<strong>en</strong>dorsed ´From W.J. Willis R.M. on board H.M. Ship Amethyst´ s<strong>en</strong>t at soldiers and seaman´s rate bearing Great<br />
Britain 1 d. red (SG 40) tied by transit in London addressed to DEVON with LORRINGTON arrival on reverse.<br />
Scarce item of mail from Singapore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
29 395 1861. INCOMING MAIL. MANCHESTER to PENANG. 1 p. red, 2 p. blue, 6 p. lilac and 1 sh. gre<strong>en</strong> with MANCHESTER<br />
DUPLEX cancel. Outstanding four colour franking. RARE destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
30 396 1868. Entire letter to RHEIMS with Company cachet and despatch cds onf PENANG on front, red POSS ANG V<br />
SUEZ/MARSEILLE transit cds, reverse with PARIS -GIVET TPO and arrival cds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
31 397 Sc.11, 16. 1875 (May 31). Cover from PENANG to VIENNA bearing Straits 1867-72 4c. bright rose and 30c. claret<br />
(each with company control cachets in blue) tied by CIRCULAR DOTTED cancellation in black; red PENANG<br />
despatch cds alongside. Red framed P.D. on front and reverse with Brindisi (July 1) and Vi<strong>en</strong>na arrival cds (July<br />
4). A rare and fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,–<br />
30 398 1896. Registered cover used to SINGAPORE bearing JOHORE 1 c. - 6 c. (SG 39-45) cancelled by the BANDER<br />
MAHARANI/MAUR/STAR cds´s supported by the cds in red & the Registry hs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
30 399 1896. (Johore). Registered <strong>en</strong>velope to SINGAPORE franked 1 c.-6 c. (6 values) KEMAHKOTAAN Coronation issue, with<br />
further 1 c. on reverse all tied by JOHORE*BAHRU star & cresc<strong>en</strong>t cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
30 400 1898. Registered cover to SINGAPORE franked by single 1898 $ 2 dull purple & carmine, SG 50, tied by MUAR star<br />
and cresc<strong>en</strong>t in black, red MUAR REGISTRATION cachet and red BANDAR MAHARANI-MUAR cds at left.<br />
SINGAPORE arrival on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
30 401 1898. Registered cover to SINGAPORE franked by single 1898 $ 3 dull purple and blue, SG 51, tied by MUAR star and<br />
cresc<strong>en</strong>t in black, red MUAR REGISTRATION cachet and red BANDAR MAHARANI-MUAR cds at left.<br />
SINGAPORE arrival on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
30 402 1898. Registered cover to SINGAPORE franked by single 1898 $ 4 dull purple & brown, SG 52, tied by MUAR star and<br />
cresc<strong>en</strong>t in black, red MUAR REGISTRATION cachet and red BANDAR MAHARANI-MUAR cds at left.<br />
SINGAPORE arrival on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
30 403 1907. Registered cover to PARIS with 1906 5 c. dull purple, 8 c. blue, 1902-4 4 c. purple on red, 3 c. purple & 1 c.<br />
gre<strong>en</strong>; all tied SINGAPORE cds´s with registration cachet alongside, Fr<strong>en</strong>ch paquebot LIGNE N/PAQ FR No 3<br />
octagonal datestamp (Salles 1924) and arrival cds on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
30 404 1931. JOHORE. Registered postcard to USA with 6 differ<strong>en</strong>t values 1 c.-10 c. (SG 103, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112)<br />
all tied JOHORE cds and by Singapore transit cds and San Francisco arrival in red. Scarce and an unusual<br />
usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
30 405 MALDIVES. 1907. Commercial cover bearing Maldives 5 c. ovpt (SG 4) tied by the MALDIVE ISLANDS cds, used to<br />
COLOMBO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
31 406 MALTA. 1820 (April 17). MALTA to BARCELONA (Spain). Via Spanish ship. Entry mark T39/CATALUÑA (Tarragona) in<br />
red and rated ´8´ reales. Very rare circulated via spanish mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
30 407 Sg.Z27. 1861 (March 2). Cover to MESSINA franked by Great Britain 1857 1d. rose red in a horizontal strip of three<br />
tied by bold MALTA-A25 duplexes in black. Oval ´P´ in red and Messina arrival cds on reverse of fine cover. . . 100,–<br />
30 408 1866. MALTA to LIVORNO (Italy). Outer letter sheet franked pair 4d. vermilion QA-RA, plate 8, tied Malta code B A25<br />
duplex, red unframed P.D. and manuscript ´5 1/2´ Italian rate charge, framed PIROSCAFI/POSTALI (with country<br />
name missing), Messina transit and arrival backstamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
31 409 1866 (Oct.). Entire from Holland, bearing red ´AMSTERDAM´ cds also PAYS-BAS/2 ERQUELINES cds. in blue, FR/2F<br />
16C curr<strong>en</strong>cy mark, on reverse has two Malta receiving marks. Very rare curr<strong>en</strong>cy mark, not listed in Salles on<br />
cover from Holland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
30 410 1866. BARCELONA (Spain) to MALTA. Stampless <strong>en</strong>tire, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Voie de Marseille´ and ´Paquebot francais/ou<br />
anglais´, Barcelona despatch and Fr<strong>en</strong>ch <strong>en</strong>try cds and fair example of scarce circular-framed accountancy FR/1f<br />
45c handstamp, reverse with MARSEILLE transit and arrival cds. Very rare accountancy mark not listed in Salles. 250,–<br />
32 411 1922. Que<strong>en</strong> Victoria 1900 1 d. stationery <strong>en</strong>velope eith blue printed Company name at top, franked additionally with<br />
1922 optd 1/2 d., 2 d. and 2 1/2 d. all tied GPO/MALTA cds¦s for registered rate to GERMANY from VALETTA.<br />
Various transits and arrivals on reverse and German reseal at left. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
31 412 MAURITIUS. 1843 (June 8th). Autograph letter signed by A. Thom, 8 June 1843, addressed to Stokes on board ´The<br />
Beagle´ at PORT LOUIS (Mauritius), four pages 4to <strong>en</strong>velope. Thom writes on his work in tracing the movem<strong>en</strong>t<br />
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and behaviour of the rec<strong>en</strong>t hurricane in the vicinity of Mauritius, and begs Stokes to await the conclusion of this<br />
work before he places the matter before the Admiralty. He comm<strong>en</strong>ts on the ignorance of the ships´ masters<br />
involved of the true nature of the hurricane, on the slow movem<strong>en</strong>t of the eye of the hurricane, and on the<br />
correct course of action for a ship caught in it. Stoke and ´The Beagle´ were returning home from their survey of<br />
the coasts of Australia. An important and historic item with the famous discovery ship ´H.M.S. Beagle´. . . . . . . . 650,–<br />
31 413 1867 (Sept. 18). Cover and complete cont<strong>en</strong>ts writt<strong>en</strong> from PORT LOUIS, MAURICE, (ANCIENNE FORT DE FRANCE),<br />
s<strong>en</strong>t unpaid to FRANCE and struck with fine circular COR. D.ARM / LIG.T.PAQ.FR.No.1 datestamp in black of the<br />
same day. Handstruck ´30´ due marking applied, with Paris (Oct 25) arrival on reverse of a charming and rare<br />
<strong>en</strong>tire that displays well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
32 414 1871. Envelope to G<strong>en</strong>eva franked 1d. + 9d. tied by ´B53´ cancel. Obverse also bears indistinct Fr<strong>en</strong>ch maritime cachet<br />
and ms. Blue ´10´. Annotated to go via Suez & Marseilles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
31 415 NEW ZEALAND. 1856 (August). COOK ISLANDS. Entire letter writt<strong>en</strong> on MANGIA ISLAND (Cook Islands) to PAPEETE<br />
(Tahiti); <strong>en</strong>dorsed at top ´par goëlette Sea Sarkj, Capt. Blakett´ in manuscript. A fascinating letter in readable<br />
Fr<strong>en</strong>ch concerning further ships on this route and other inhabitants of the Island. Extremely rare. . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
32 416 NYASSALAND. 1911. Stampless OHMS <strong>en</strong>dorsed cover to USA with counter signature of Postmaster G<strong>en</strong>eral of<br />
Nyasaland at lower left, with at top right a superb strike of ZOMBA-NYASALAND squared circle datestamp. Early<br />
and very scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
31 417 SAINT LUCIA. 1871 (Nov 25). Cover from Castries to Bordeaux franked by 1864 (4d.) Yellow horizontal pair tied ´A11´<br />
obliterators in black, with St. Lucia cds at left. London transit (Dec 11) in red and Bordeaux arrival on reverse. 375,–<br />
32 418 1892 (April 8). Registered cover to DEMERARA (British Guiana) franked by provisional 1891 ½d. on 3d. dull mauve &<br />
gre<strong>en</strong>, Dec. 1891 ´One P<strong>en</strong>ny´ on 4d. brown (3) and ½d. on vertically bisected 6d. dull mauve & blue pair all<br />
tied by ST. LUCIA cds´s in black. Reverse with arrival cds (April 13). Some tropicalisation but a rare cover.. . . . 185,–<br />
31 419 SAMOA. 1895 (May 22). Cover to SAN FRANCISCO via LONDON franked by diagonally bisected 1886-1900 1sh. rose<br />
(bisected for 2½d. rate, not for 6d.) Tied by blue APIA-SAMOA cds. Tax marking in black (erroneous) and reverse<br />
with San Francisco arrival cds (July 4). A fine ´in-period´ cover. SG 25a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,–<br />
420 <br />
SOUTH AFRICA. Sg.30, 37. 1881 (July 30). Registered cover to LONDON franked by extraordinary usage of twelve ´3´<br />
on 3d. pale dull rose provisionals and single 4d. blue all tied in black with GRAAFF REINERT cds below.<br />
REGISTERED LETTER OFFICE-CAPE TOWN cds in black and London arrival in red on front (Aug 22). Minor trim<br />
to <strong>en</strong>velope but rare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
32 421 1885 (March 3). Registered cover to Mod<strong>en</strong>a, Italy with delightful four colour franking of 1882-89 ½d grey gre<strong>en</strong>, 1d<br />
rose, 4d brown & 6d violet all tied by ´Registered-GPO Natal´ cds´s in blue. Scarce small oval London<br />
Registered transit (March 31) and arrival on reverse of pretty cover. Scott 66,67,70,71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
33 422 1899. Cover from ESHOWE to LONDON franked at the 2 d. double rate by 1894-96 1/2 d. pair in combination with<br />
Natal 1882-89 1/2 d. dull gre<strong>en</strong> pair tied by light strikes of ESHOWE PROVINCE OF ZULULAND double ring<br />
cds´s. DURBAN & STREATHAM arrivals on the reverse. An attractive & rare franking, demonstrating continued<br />
validity of Zululand stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
33 423 1900. Cover from H.M.S. BRITANNIA franked with 1 p. lilac, tied by DARTMOUTH cds. Cover addressed to LT. COL.<br />
BRIGGS 2nd HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, and bears a fine strike of the RECOVERED FROM THE MAILS/LOOTED<br />
BY THE BOERS ON JUNE 8. handstamp. A scarce postal history item chronicled in the ROODEWAL INCIDENT<br />
by A.G.M. BATEN, with accompanying newspaper article. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
32 424 1900 (July 5). Cover bearing GREAT BRITAIN pair of 1887 1/2 d. vermilion tied by violet ARMY POST<br />
OFFICE-3MB-SOUTH AFRICA cds, rare locally made rubber datestamp for the 3rd Mounted Brigade, at this time<br />
located betwe<strong>en</strong> Standerton and LYDENBURG in the TRANSVAAL; to LONDON wh<strong>en</strong>ce forwarded to<br />
SWITZERLAND. 1900 172 d. blue gre<strong>en</strong> and 1881 1 d. lilac tied LONDON cds´s. AROLLA arrival cds on reverse<br />
of rare and unusual combination cover. (See Proud BAPO Vol 1, page 228). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
33 425 1900 (July 29). ´Bray´ card asking for the autograph of Brigadier G<strong>en</strong>eral E. Y. Brabant, of the Vicksburg Field Force,<br />
mailed with 1900 ½d. blue-gre<strong>en</strong> tied by SUTTON-SURREY cds´s. Illustration of Brabant on front (covering the<br />
original address) is signed and also signed on reverse. A fine and scarce card. SG 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
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32 426 1901 (May 23). Great Britain 1d. pink <strong>en</strong>velope used to a Boer Prisoner of War at ´Dead Wood Camp´, St. Hel<strong>en</strong>a from<br />
Potchefstroom. Pink ´OHMS/Op<strong>en</strong>ed Under Martial Law´ C<strong>en</strong>sor label (of despatch) at top and St. Hel<strong>en</strong>a arrival<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
33 427 TRINIDAD. 1806 (Aug 8). FRENCH OCCUPATION. Entire letter from TRINIDAD during the Napoleonic Wars to<br />
BRIGNOLLES, France datelined inside ´Isle de Trinité, 8 Aout 1806´ and struck on arrival with COLONIES<br />
PAR/BORDEAUX in black and charged 12 decimes due. A rare and interesting <strong>en</strong>tire. Trinidad was awarded to<br />
Britain after the Treaty of Ami<strong>en</strong>s at the <strong>en</strong>d of the War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
32 428 1822. TRINIDAD a NANTES. Carta depositada directam<strong>en</strong>te al barco francés. Marca de <strong>en</strong>trada COLONIES/PAR<br />
BORDEAUX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
33 429 GREECE. 1811 (April 8). IONIAN ISLANDS. Disinfected <strong>en</strong>tire letter from CORFU to MILAN, struck with fine and rare<br />
POSTA SETTINSULARE - CORFU circular cachet in blue and framed SANITA DI MIL: - NETTA - FUORI E<br />
DENTRO disinfection cachet in black. Very rare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
107 430 1865. Entire letter from MARSEILLE to SYROS, s<strong>en</strong>t unpaid and marked on arrival ´188´ (lepta) to pay, franked by<br />
over-lapped 2nd Ath<strong>en</strong>s print 1862/67 1l., 2l., 5l., 20l. and 80l. (2) all tied on arrival by SYROS cds´s. Small<br />
imperfections but a rare and attractive five colour franking. Certificate Tseriotis (2010). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
33 431 1865. Entire letter to SYROS franked by 1864 perf 9 10 s. blue tied by METELINE AUSTRIAN PO cds in blue; taxed<br />
on arrival with four margined 2 nd. Ath<strong>en</strong>s 20 L. blue tied by SYROS cds. Transit cds of Lloyd Ag<strong>en</strong>cy in Smirne<br />
on reverse of rare cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
32 432 Vl.28,30,32. 1867. ARGOSTOLION a KERKYRA. 1 l. chocolate, 5 l. verde y 20 l. azul. (Mi. 16,18,20). PRECIOSA. . . . 150,–<br />
32 433 Ed.Vl.31,34(2). 1867. LONDRES a ATENAS. Franqueada a la llegada con sellos de 10 l. y 80 l.(2) (Mi. 19,22). . . . . . 250,–<br />
434 1871. Entire letter from GULETTA (Tunisia) to ATHENS struck with italic ´Da Tunisi´ and framed PIROSCAFI / POSTALI<br />
/ ITALIANI cachet also in black; charged on arrival with Large Hermes 1867-72 5l. gre<strong>en</strong> on gre<strong>en</strong>ish, 10l. orange<br />
on pale gre<strong>en</strong>ish paper (2) and 40l. pale bistre brown on blue all tied by Ath<strong>en</strong>s cds´s. Some creasing but a rare<br />
<strong>en</strong>tire. Signed A.Di<strong>en</strong>a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
32 435 Ed.Vl.64+64h. 1879. CORFU to LIXOURION. 10 l. orange pair, one stamp ´00´ instead of ´10´ (He. 50NeI). Rare on<br />
cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
32 436 Ed.Vl.65e. 1879. SYRA to SPARTA. 20 l. blue ´2´ INVERTED AND BROKED (He. 51 NaII). Rare on cover. . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
107 437 Ed.Vl. 58. 1880. 60 l. verde azul. (Mi. 44). Circulada de THESSALONIKA (Turquia) a ATENAS. Mat. fechador<br />
THESSALONIKA, Turquia Oct 15, y al dorso marca de tránsito Pireo. Sólo dos cartas conocidas con el 60 l.<br />
emisión de París, desde Thessalonika. PRECIOSA y RARA. F. Calves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
32 438 1892. Registered cover to SALONIQUE bearing 1pi + 2pi 1892 issue all tied by bi-lingual KARABINA cds- showing<br />
negative registration handstamp and blue bi-lingual arrival cds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
32 439 1900 (Jan 8). 20l. red on greyish postal stationery <strong>en</strong>velope s<strong>en</strong>t registered to FRANCE, up-rated with Small Hermes<br />
perf. 5l. gre<strong>en</strong> pair, 10l. orange, 20l. rose red and 25l. violet all tied by ATHENS cds´s. A fine and very colourful 240,–<br />
32 440 1908. Cover to Constantinople franked on reverse with 1906 Olympic Issue 2 lep. grey, 3 lep. orange and 20 lep.<br />
mag<strong>en</strong>ta all tied by Triccala cds´s. Volos transit and Constantinople arrival cds (Jan 4) alongside. Scott<br />
185,186,189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
34 441 CRETE. 1871. CANEA a ATENAS. Franqueada con sello de Levante Austriaco de 10 sol. y tasada a la llegada con<br />
sellos de 20 l. (Vl. 70). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
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34 442 HAITI. 1779 (April 5). Entire letter from LA ROCHELLE to ST. LOUIS (Haiti). Addressed to Mr. Golon, Anci<strong>en</strong>t<br />
Musketeer of the Guard of King Louis, with manuscript rate ´3E´ on front and fine strike of small ´CAP´<br />
handstamp used as <strong>en</strong>try marking in black. Scarce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
33 443 1780 (19 Junio). LE CAP a BORDEAUX. Al dorso manuscrito ´Pour la fregatte du Roi ´La Boudeusse´. En el fr<strong>en</strong>te<br />
marca de <strong>en</strong>trada manuscrita ´COLONIES FRANÇAISES´ y marca lineal TOULON. Rarísima, 2 o 3 conocidas. . . 300,–<br />
34 444 1781 (March 5). Entire letter from LA ROCHELLE to PORT AU PRINCE, rated ´2E´ in manuscript at right and struck<br />
with superb small CAP handstamp in black applied as <strong>en</strong>try marking. Superb and very scarce so fine. . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
34 445 1784 (Feb 6). Entire letter from CAP FRANCAIS mailed to LE HAVRE, struck with very fine strike of unframed oval<br />
<strong>en</strong>try marking COLONIES PAR NANTES in red and rated ´9´ to pay in manuscript. Extremely scarce. . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
34 446 1785 (Dec 5). Entire letter from CAP FRANCAIS to LE HAVRE, <strong>en</strong>dorsed with high ´58´ manuscript rate, struck on <strong>en</strong>try<br />
with very scarce oval COLONIES / PAR LA FLOTTE handstamp in brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,–<br />
34 447 1786 (Sept 10). Entire letter from JACMEL mailed to MARSEILLE, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´S´ at upper right, struck with curved<br />
COLONIES in red at top. Somewhat watery strike of this handstamp, but this is usual and very fine for this<br />
scarce marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
34 448 1790 (April 28). Entire letter from CAP FRANCAIS to MONTAUBAN (France) with manuscript <strong>en</strong>try marking COLONIES<br />
at upper left and rated ´12´ in manuscript due on receipt; possibly applied in Bayonne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
34 449 1791 (Sept 16). Entire letter from CAYES to PARIS struck on front with very fine strike of COL PAR / ST. MALO <strong>en</strong>try<br />
marking in black. Rated ´13´ due and manuscript ´Recu le 18.9.1791´ (November) at upper right. . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
34 450 1804. Entire letter from CAP FRANCAIS to BORDEAUX, struck on <strong>en</strong>try with fine COLONIES PAR / ST. MARTIN ISLE<br />
DE RÉ in black; charged ´6´ due in manuscript below. A fine and scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
34 451 1856 (Sept 10). Entire letter from PORT AU PRINCE to BORDEAUX <strong>en</strong>dorsed by English Packet, JACMEL British P.O.<br />
double arc cds on reverse in black. Th<strong>en</strong>ce via London (Oct 3) and struck there with framed COLONIES / ART-18<br />
in red. Charged 15 decimes handstruck on receipt. A fine and scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
33 452 Yv.12,29,31. 1897. PORT AU PRINCE a PARIS. 20 cts. castaño, 3 c<strong>en</strong>ts. gris y 7 cts. rojo. Carta certificada, raro<br />
franqueo mixto con sellos de la segunda serie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
35 453 HONDURAS. 1812 (23 Abril). TRUXILLO a GUATEMALA. Marca FRANQUEADO/EN TRUXILLO. Muy rara carta<br />
completa con texto circulada durante el período Colonial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
107 454 HUNGARY. 1871 (Dec 23). Cover from PESTH to PARIS bearing, on reverse, five Lithographed 1871 5kr. rose red, all<br />
tied in transit by VIENNA cds´s (Dec 24) and by Fr<strong>en</strong>ch arrival cds. An extraordinary and rare cover, op<strong>en</strong>ed for<br />
better Exhibit display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
34 455 1873. Registered Express cover, PEST to RIGYICZA. Franked with 2x 15 kr. brown <strong>en</strong>graved (Sc 11, one on reverse). ´<br />
PEST AJANLOTT´ registered mail cds, wax seal and ´Rigyicza 29/9/73´ receiver on the back. Seldom se<strong>en</strong> 30 kr.<br />
franking on a regular weight internal cover!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
34 456 LOMBARDO-VENETO. 1861 (Jan 27). Entire letter from Udine to Milan franked by three 1858-62 5 soldi red tied by<br />
´Udine´ two line datestamps in black and by handstruck ´2´ marking. Milan arrival on reverse in red. A fine <strong>en</strong>tire. 125,–<br />
35 457 Sa.38. (1863 CA). VENEZIA a MONTAGNANA. Sobre ilustrado con acuarela multicolor circulado con sello de 5 soldi . 300,–<br />
458 Sc.12, 14. 1863 (Jan. 3). Entire letter from VENICE to PARIS with exceptional franking of 1858 15s. blue (6 examples,<br />
Type II) in combination with 1861-62 10s. brown tied by VENEZIA datestamps in black. Culoz <strong>en</strong>try mark in red<br />
below and reverse with Paris arrival cds. A magnific<strong>en</strong>t and rare mixed issue franking. Certificate A. DIENA. . . . 2.000,–<br />
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34 459 1863. MANTOVA a MILANO. 3 soldi verde (2) y 10 soldi castaño. Mat. fechador de MANTOVA y llegada a MILANO al<br />
dorso. MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
35 460 NAPLES. 1736 (11 Diciembre). NAPOLES a GERONA (España). Circulada por el Correo Español via G<strong>en</strong>ova. Marca<br />
lineal GENOVA de la OFICINA DEL CORREO ESPAÑOL. MAGNÍFICA y MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
34 461 1810 (Aug 10). Entire letter from NAPLES to VERONA to a Corporal in the 2nd Regim<strong>en</strong>t of Artillery, struck with three<br />
line BAU. E. PORT-PAYÉ / ARM. D´ITALIE / MERIDIONALE in black. Extremely scarce prepaid marking with part<br />
arrival on reverse of a rare <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
35 462 PAPAL STATES. 1735 (27 Agosto). ROMA a GERONA (España). Marca ROMA <strong>en</strong> negro (tipo I) de la OFICINA DEL<br />
CORREO ESPAÑOL EN ROMA. Rarísima y no reseñada, no más de 3 o 4 conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
35 463 1752 (28 Junio). ROMA a URGELL (España). Marca ROMA <strong>en</strong> negro (tipo II) de la OFICINA DEL CORREO ESPAÑOL<br />
EN ROMA. MAGNÍFICA y MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
464 1852 (May 20). Entire letter s<strong>en</strong>t underpaid to HALIFAX (Nova Scotia); bearing single 1852 5 baj. black on rose tied by<br />
ROME cds in black. S<strong>en</strong>t in error to Halifax (Yorkshire, UK) and struck there with blue datestamp (May 26).<br />
Correctly re-addressed and charge 1 shilling 10½d in manuscript due. Reverse with Liverpool cds (May 27)<br />
transit in blue. An extraordinary cover to a rare destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
465 Sc.8. 1863 (April 11). Entire letter from ROME to ATHENS (Greece), franked by 1852 7b. black on blue (3, single and<br />
horizontal pair) all tied by GRID obliterators in black. Taxed on arrival for internal postage with Large Hermes 20<br />
lepta blue (Yvert 21) tied by Ath<strong>en</strong>s cds. A fresh and very fine cover. Certificate E. Di<strong>en</strong>a and Vaccari. . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
34 466 .1(2), 5. 1863. FANO a ROMA. 1/2 baj. azul gris (2) y 4 baj. amarillo. MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
web 467<br />
1867. Tres cartas circuladas de ROMA a ESPAÑA con franqueos de 5 baj. + 6 baj. (2) y 1 baj. + 4 baj. + 6 baj.<br />
Tasados a la llegada con 4 reales. Interesante conjunto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
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36 468 1869 (Feb 15). Cover from Rome to Frankfurt bearing 1868 perf. 5c. black on gre<strong>en</strong>ish blue, 10c. black on vermilion<br />
and 40c. black on yellow all tied by loz<strong>en</strong>ges in black. Rome cds below and St. Michel <strong>en</strong>try marking (Feb 18) in<br />
blue on front. Reverse with Frankfurt arrival. A fine and scarce cover. Scott 21,22,24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
36 469 1870 (Aug 8). Cover from Civitavecchia to Belgium bearing perforated 1868 10c. black on vermilion and 40c. black on<br />
yellow tied in black. Reverse with Rome, ´Prusse´ and Tubize cds of arrival (Aug 15). A rare usage during the<br />
Franco-Prussian War.Scott 22,24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
111 470 PARMA. Sa.6(3). 1853. PIACENZA a MILANO. 5 c<strong>en</strong>t. amarillo, tira de tres. Magnífica y perfecta calidad. (Sa.<br />
10.000€). Cert. E. DIENA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
111 471 SARDINIA. Sa.15C,16Cb. 1860. MENTONE a INGLATERRA. Circulada con sellos de CERDEÑA de 20 cts. azul y 40<br />
cts. carmín, mat. fechador MENTONE/*. Sello de 20 cts. con un defecto contemporáneo de la carta. Excepcional<br />
combinación de franqueo, UNICA CONOCIDA <strong>en</strong> carta proced<strong>en</strong>te de MENTONE. F. A. BOLAFFI y Cert.<br />
BOTTACCHI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
111 472 1863 (Nov 3). Cover to BUENOS AIRES (Arg<strong>en</strong>tina) via London with Italy perf. 1862 80c. yellow perf., with three<br />
margined vertical pair of Sardinia 1863 10c. deep bistre brown imperf. tied by LIVORNO cds´s. London transit<br />
(Nov 9) in red. A rare franking and destination. Certificate FIECCHI, A. DIENA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
473 <br />
SICILY. Sa.9a, 12(3). 1850. CATANIA a FRANCIA. 5 gr. carmín, I plancha y 10 gr. azul (3). Mat. de HERRADURA,<br />
circulada por buque francés. Excepcional franqueo. Cert. COLLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.750,–<br />
36 474 TUSCANY. 1624 (28 Noviembre). ALICANTE (España) a LIVORNO. Carta completa, <strong>en</strong>caminador manuscrito <strong>en</strong> la<br />
parte inferior izquierda. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
web 475 1849-59. Conjunto de cuatro sobres ornam<strong>en</strong>tados tipo ´VALENTINE´. Interesante grupo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
113 476 Sa.1, 2 (3). 1853. PISA a MASSA. 1 q. negro (márg<strong>en</strong>es <strong>completo</strong>s) y 1 soldo amarillo (3) (márg<strong>en</strong>es cortos), mat. de<br />
rombos y marca S.V. (MUY RARA). MUY RARO FRANQUEO. (Sassone 40.000 €). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
35 477 Sa.6, 8. 1856. LIVORNO a ATENAS (Grecia). 4 cr. verde y 9 cr. lila., márg<strong>en</strong>es <strong>completo</strong>s. Tasado a la llegada con 10<br />
lepta. RARA destinación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
113 478 Sa.21(3). 1860. VOLTERRA a PHILADELPHIA. 40 cts. rojo (3). Mat. fechador de VOLTERRA. Circulada vía Francia e<br />
Inglaterra. Tasada a la llegada con 21 c<strong>en</strong>ts. Un sello estaba pegado a caballo <strong>en</strong>tre anverso y reverso. MUY<br />
RARA circulación transatlántica durante el período provisorio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
35 479 ITALY. (1813 CA.). FRENCH OCCUPATION. Undated cover probably circa 1813, addressed with ´S.M.´ (Service<br />
Militaire) in manuscript at top, struck at left with circular Eagle cachet CORPS D´OCCUPATION EN ITALIE / LE<br />
GENERAL COMMANDANT in black. Manuscript at upper left ´Refuse par le Gal...Guyon, Aide de Camp de<br />
L´Empereur de Francaise´. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325,–<br />
36 480 1856 (May 15). FRENCH OCCUPATION. Printed heading <strong>en</strong>tire letter from ROME to MARSEILLE at Military concession,<br />
s<strong>en</strong>t unpaid and charged ´10´ decimes (no Military Concession noted), struck with very fine circular CORPS<br />
EXPEDITIONAIRE EN ITALIE / 1ER. DIVISION cds in black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
36 481 1863. TORINO a ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO. Envuelta con franqueo de 10 cts. bistre y 15 cts. azul. Mat. TORINO y<br />
marca PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/INGLESI. Al dorso fechador de llegada ALESSANDRIA D´EGITTO. Carta y franqueo<br />
defectuoso y falta un sello <strong>en</strong> la esquina inferior derecha. RARO franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
35 482 1863 (Aug 29). Cover from TURIN to NYUSTYA (Hungary) with manuscript <strong>en</strong>dorsem<strong>en</strong>ts of route at left ´Via Milano,<br />
Vi<strong>en</strong>ne, Pesth, Rime-Brezo´, franked by 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> and Italy lithographed 15c. blue (Type II) strip of four all tied<br />
by TORINO SUCCURSALE datestamps. Rather smudged arrival datestamps on reverse of a charming cover to a<br />
rare destination. Sassone 13+13Ea. Certificate CARDILLO (2010). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
113 483 1864. GENOVA a BUENOS AIRES. 5 cts. verde, 10 cts. bistre (2), 15 cts. azul y 30 cts. castaño (2). Excepcional<br />
franqueo cuatricolor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
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37 484 1864 (Aug 2). FRENCH OCCUPATION. Envelope and cont<strong>en</strong>ts writt<strong>en</strong> from CIVITA-VECCHIA to a Major at the Military<br />
Hospital in ROME franked by 1862 20 c. blue paying Military Concession rate. BRIGADE FRANCAISE / ITALIE<br />
datestamp alongside. Scarce usage. Ceres 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,–<br />
485 1867 (April 30). Registered cover to Edinburgh, Scotland franked 1L 80c rate franked by 1863-65 40c carmine and 60c<br />
mauve pair with 1865 20c on 15c dull blue (Plate II) all tied by 2452 dotted numerals with Villacidro cds below.<br />
Superb strike of rare SARDINIA– CROWN-REGISTERED handstamp applied in red on arrival. Edinburgh cds of<br />
receipt (May 7) on reverse of a very rare cover. Ex Vivi<strong>en</strong> Sussex collection. SG 14a,15a,18. BPA certificate<br />
57260. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
37 486 1868 (Dec 25). FRENCH OCCUPATION. Cover from ROME to ALGIERS (Algeria) s<strong>en</strong>t unpaid, struck on despatch with<br />
´30´ (c<strong>en</strong>times) Military Concession charge marking and circular CORPS EXPED. D´ITALIE / ROME datestamp in<br />
red (rare thus). Reverse with Marseille transit cds (Dec 30) and faint arrival cds. A fine and most unusual cover. 325,–<br />
37 487 1869. LIVERPOOL a PALERMO (Sicilia). 6 p. lila, la carta fué <strong>en</strong>viada erróneam<strong>en</strong>te a otro destinatario que la abrió por<br />
error. El correo de Palermo cerró nuevam<strong>en</strong>te la carta con una etiqueta del Correo y tasó la carta con sello de<br />
10 cts. ocre, sin t<strong>en</strong>er <strong>en</strong> cu<strong>en</strong>ta el sello inglés. Muy raro franqueo mixto. Cert. G. COLLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700,–<br />
36 488 1869 (May 28). FRENCH OCCUPATION. Cover from ROME to PARIS s<strong>en</strong>t unpaid, struck on despatch with ´30´<br />
(c<strong>en</strong>times) Military Concession charge marking and circular CORPS EXPED.RE / 2 ROME 2 datestamp in red (rare<br />
thus). Reverse with Paris arrival cds (May 30). A fine and most unusual cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
37 489 Ce.29+30. 1870 (June 22). Civilian cover to ROME at 50 c<strong>en</strong>times rate, franked by 1867 20 c. blue and 30 c. brown<br />
tied by fine CER dotted loz<strong>en</strong>ge in black on arrival at Civitavecchia. Superb CORPS EXPED. 2. ROME datestamp<br />
alongside. Reverse with ROME arrival cds of the same day. A fine scarce usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
36 490 1875. Wrapper to New York from Palermo with 5c, 10c. & 40c. VEII tricolour franking tied by boxed ´Piroscafi Postali<br />
Interno´ handstamp applied in transit at Naples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225,–<br />
37 491 1922 (Oct 10). Cover to MILAN franked (and accepted) with 1906 10 c., 2x 2 c. orange brown of 1901 and MARCA DA<br />
BOLLO1 c. blue all tied PADOVA cds´s for 15 c. rate. Reverse with CLOCKMAKER´S advertising label and<br />
MILAN cds. A rare franking. Sc 77, 95. Signed by E. Di<strong>en</strong>a, A. Di<strong>en</strong>a, and photo-certificate E. Di<strong>en</strong>a. . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
37 492 ALBANIA. Sa.1(49). 1908. SCUTARI a NÁPOLES. 10 pa. s. 5 pa. verde (49). Franqueo <strong>en</strong> anverso y reverso.<br />
Espectacular y MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
37 493 CRETE. Sa.1. 1902 (1-7). LA CANEA a ROMA. 1 pi. s. 25 cts. azul. Mat. LA CANEA/UF. POSTALE ITALIANO.<br />
Llegada al dorso. MAGNÍFICA. Sassone.2.750€. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
38 494 Sa.3/13. 1913. LA CANEA a SPEZIA (Italia). Serie completa <strong>en</strong> carta circulada. Tránsitos y llegada al dorso, también<br />
fechador FLORIO/PIROSCAFO POSTALE ITALIANO. MAGNÍFICA. Sassone.2.800€. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
38 495 Sa.3(14), 4(13), 5(2). 1910. LA CANEA a ALESSANDRIA. 1 cto. (14), 2 cts. (13) y 5 cts. (2). Espectacular y MUY<br />
RARO franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
36 496 ERITREA. 1936. Official Military cover COMANDO DELLA BASE SECONDARIA DI MASSAUA in violet at top, to<br />
FLORENCE with MASSAUA despatch cds (marked Arrive) with two line Italian RICUPERATA<br />
INCENDIO/IDROVOLANTE I-RODI in red. FLORENCE arrival on reverse six weeks later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
38 497 ETHIOPIA. 10 c. carmine rose, sev<strong>en</strong> examples used on reverse of 1889 double rate registered cover to Rome, all tied<br />
by neat strikes of ´MASSAUA*(MAR ROSSO)´ datestamps (Type III). Obverse with perforated registered label and<br />
further strike of Massaua datestamp. Some wear but a very attractive franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
38 498 LEVANT. Sa.1c. 1889 (22 Setiembre). ESTERO. Periódico <strong>completo</strong> L´UNIONE editado <strong>en</strong> TÚNEZ, circulado a ROMA<br />
con sello 1 cto. verde ESTERO, con la variedad ángulo inferior irregularm<strong>en</strong>te modificado. RARÍSIMO sobre carta. 700,–<br />
38 499 Sa.1, 2, 4 y Albania 10. 1909. COSTANTINOPOLI a ROMA. 10 pa., 20 pa. y 1 pi. de la I tirada junto con 10 pa. de<br />
Albania. Carta certificada, llegada al dorso. RARA. Sassone.2.750€. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
117 500 Sa.13. 1908. COSTANTINOPOLI a ALEMANIA. 4 pi. s. 1 lira. Mat. COSTANTINOPOLI (GALATA)/POSTE ITALIANE.<br />
Carta certificada, llegada al dorso. RARÍSIMA. Sassone.5.000€. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
36 501 Sa.18/19. 1908. COSTANTINOPOLI a ITALIA. Carta certificada, precioso franqueo. Llegadas al dorso. . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
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38 502 LIBYA. 1854 (Oct 29). Entire letter from TRIPOLI DE BARBARIE via Forwarding Ag<strong>en</strong>t in Malta to MARSEILLE struck<br />
with oval blue AUGTE. FORTELLI & CA. / MALTE blue cachet; outstanding and scarce Paquebot datestamp<br />
MENTOR in black, framed large cartridge PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERANÉE in red and rated ´10´ decimes<br />
due in manuscript on receipt. A scarce <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
38 503 SASENO. Sa.8. 1923 (22-6). SASENO. SASENO a ITALIA. Sello de 1 Lira con habilitación SASENO <strong>en</strong> carta<br />
certificada. Muy raro uso no filatélico de éstos sellos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
36 504 TRIPOLI. Sa.1/6. 1910. TRÍPOLI a ALEMANIA. Precioso franqueo. Llegada al dorso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
36 505 1910. FRONTAL. TRÍPOLI a PISA (Italia). 2 cts. castaño (2) y sello bisectado para completar un franqueto de 5 cts.<br />
Mat. POSTA MILITARE/TRIPOLITANIA. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
36 506 TRIPOLITANIA. 1931. TRÍPOLI a SUIZA. 50 cts. (2), 1,25 liras y dos sellos de Expres de 1,25 lire. RARO franqueo. 150,–<br />
36 507 TUNISIA. 1860 (Nov 10). Entire letter to SARDINIAN CONSUL IN TUNIS from LA GOULETTE; cancelled three times<br />
with fine strikes of circular TUNISI-POSTE SARDE cds´s in blue. Extremely rare and very fine <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
39 508 1863. TUNIS a GENOVA. 40 cts. rojo, mat. TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
509 1863. TUNIS a GENOVA. 40 cts. rojo, d<strong>en</strong>tado con mat. TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.200,–<br />
39 510 1863 (16 Diciembre). TUNIS a GENOVA. 40 cts. rojo, mat. TUNIS/POSTE ITALIANE y PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI.<br />
Rara circulada durante el primer mes de uso de éstos sellos. Fecha más antigua conocida de circulación del sello<br />
de 40 cts. (Según Zanaria-Serra 23-12-63). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
36 511 1866. TUNEZ a GENOVA. 10 cts. naranja y 30 cts. castaño, mat. TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
36 512 1866. TUNEZ a LIVORNO. 20 cts. s. 15 cts. (2), Tipo I mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador. . . . . . . 125,–<br />
40 513 1867. TUNEZ a BORDEAUX. 60 cts. lila, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
40 514 1867. TÚNEZ a MARSELLA (Francia). 20 cts. s. 15 cts., tipo III azul y 40 cts. carmín, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE<br />
PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
40 515 1868. TUNEZ a GENOVA. 20 cts. azul (4), mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador DOBLE PORTE. . . . . 150,–<br />
40 516 1869. TÚNEZ a MARSELLA (Francia). 20 cts. azul (4), mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS y fechador. MAGNÍFICA. . . . 200,–<br />
39 517 1869. TUNEZ a GENOVA. 10 cts. naranja y 30 cts. castaño, sello de 10 cts. con mat. ARRIVO/GENOVA. MAGNÍFICA<br />
y MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
40 518 1870. TUNEZ a GENOVA. 10 cts. naranja (4), mat. CUADRADO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador TUNISI/POSTE<br />
ITALIANE. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
40 519 1870. TUNEZ a CAGLIARI. 2 cts. castaño, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. Tarifa para tarjetas de<br />
visita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
39 520 1870. TÚNEZ a GÉNOVA. 40 cts. carmín, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE,<br />
tasada a la llegada con dos sellos de 40 cts. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
39 521 1870. TUNEZ a TRIESTE. Sobre de carta certificada con franqueo de 60 cts. lila (2) y 2 Liras naranja (2) más un<br />
sello de 2 Liras que ha sido recortado del sobre que completan un franqueo de 7,20 Liras. Pese a estar<br />
mutilada, pieza muy rara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
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39 522 1870. NAPOLI a TÚNEZ. 20 cts. azul, tasada a la llegada con sello de 40 cts. mat. TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. MUY<br />
RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
39 523 Sa.4. 1871 (15 Feb.). Entire to Cagliari bearing Turin printing 10 c., 30 c. and 40 c. with 235 in loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots<br />
cancellations and with TUNISE/POSTE ITALIANE datestamps alongside, light filing folds, one affecting the 10 c.<br />
and 30 c. fina and an attractive three colour franking. Colla Certificate (2007). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
117 524 1871. TUNEZ a LIVORNE. 10 cts. amarillo (2), mat. ROMBO DE PUNTOS 235 y fechador. Rara tarifa de 20 cts. para<br />
MUESTRAS (CAMPIONI). Muy pocas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
39 525 1871. ALMERÍA (España) a TÚNEZ. Circulada sin sellos, fechador de ALMERIA y tasa ´6´ pagada con dos sellos de 30<br />
cts. Mat. TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
40 526 1871. CRAPANI a TUNEZ. 20 cts. azul (2) carta <strong>en</strong>tregada directam<strong>en</strong>te al barco, sellos matasellados a la llegada con<br />
el RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ (TUNEZ) y fechador de llegada al dorso. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
117 527 1871. ALMERÍA (España) a TÚNEZ. Circulada sin sellos, fechador de ALMERIA y tasa ´8´ rectificada pero finalm<strong>en</strong>te<br />
pagada con sellos de 40 cts. (2), mat.TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. RARÍSIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700,–<br />
41 528 1871. ALMERÍA (España) a TÚNEZ. Circulada sin sellos, fechador de ALMERIA y tasa ´8´ rectificada, pagando<br />
finalm<strong>en</strong>te 60 cts., pagados con sello italiano de tasas y matasellado TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. MUY RARA. . . . 500,–<br />
40 529 1871. TÚNEZ a TRIESTE (Austria). 20 cts. azul y 40 cts. rosa carmín, mat.CÍRCULO DE PUNTOS CON ´235´ y<br />
fechador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
41 530 1872. TÚNEZ a GINEBRA (Suiza). 30 cts. castaño (2), mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS CON ´235´ y fechador<br />
TUNISIA/POSTE ITALIANE. Rara destinación <strong>en</strong> éste período. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
531 1872. TÚNEZ a LANDSHUT (Suiza). 30 cts. castaño (2) (un sello defecto) mat. COI POSTALI ITALIANI y DA TUNISI.<br />
Rara destinación, probablem<strong>en</strong>te única conocida con ésta rara cancelación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
118 532 1872 (2 Enero). MANILA (Islas Filipinas) a TÚNEZ. Circulado fuera de Valija y sin franqueo hasta Italia donde <strong>en</strong>tró <strong>en</strong><br />
el sistema postal, al dorso fechador de CAGLIARI, tasada a la llegada con 40 cts. pagados con sellos de 10<br />
c<strong>en</strong>t. y 30 cts. Excepcional y probablem<strong>en</strong>te única. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
41 533 Sc.6. 1873 (May 27). Entire letter from TUNIS to GENOVA franked by exceptional usage of lower marginal 1874-78<br />
Estero 20c. blue and lower right corner marginal example, each tied by ´235´ loz<strong>en</strong>ge of dots in black.<br />
TUNISI-POSTE ITALIANE cds alongside and italic ´coi Postali Italiani´. A rare and attractive cover. Certificate<br />
SORANI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
40 534 1873. TÚNEZ a GENOVA. 10 cts. naranja y 30 cts. castaño, mat. CUADRADO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador.<br />
MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
41 535 1873. TÚNEZ a PALERMO. 40 cts. rosa mat. COI POSTALI ITALIANI y lineal DA TUNISI. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
40 536 1873. GENOVA a TUNEZ. 40 cts. rojo (2), mat. TUNISIA/POSTE ITALIANE sobre los sellos estampado a la llegada,<br />
junto con los fechadores de G<strong>en</strong>ova y RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´180´. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
40 537 1874. TÚNEZZ a GENOVA. 40 cts. rojo, mat. PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI y DA TUNISI y fechador de tránsito de<br />
CAGLIARI. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
41 538 1875. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 5 cts. verde (2) y 30 cts. castaño, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador. Rara<br />
combinación de franqueo para hacer los 40 cts. del porte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
40 539 1876. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 10 cts. naranja y 20 cts. azul, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador. . . . . . 100,–<br />
40 540 1876. TÚNEZ a TOULON (Francia). 10 cts. naranja y 20 cts. azul, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador,<br />
sobre el sello también fechador de <strong>en</strong>trada <strong>en</strong> Francia por MENTON. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
41 541 1876. TÚNEZ a GENOVA. Franqueada con sellos italianos de 5 cts. verde (2) y 20 cts. azul habilitados ESTERO. Raro<br />
franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
40 542 1877. FRONTAL. TÚNEZ a TORINO. 60 cts. lila, mat. RECTÁNGULO ´235´ y fechador. Carta certificada. MAGNÍFICA. 150,–<br />
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41 543 1877. TUNEZ a LIVORNO. 10 cts. naranja, tira de tres, mat. RECTÁNGULO DE PUNTOS ´235´ y fechador.<br />
MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
544 1877. SMIRNA a TÚNEZ. Circulada sin sellos, fechador del correo austríaco SMIRNE y marca<br />
PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/AUSTRIACI. Tasada a la llegada con 60 cts. pagados con sellos italianos de 30 cts. (2),<br />
mat. TUNISIA/POSTE ITALIANE. RARÍSIMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700,–<br />
40 545 1877. TÚNEZ a GÉNOVA. Entero Postal de 10 cts. castaño con franqueo adicional de 5 cts. verde ESTERO, mat.<br />
CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
118 546 1878. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 10 cts. naranja (2). Mat. PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI y DA TUNISI. Magnífica, rarísimo<br />
franqueo, tarifa de MUESTRAS (CAMPINI), <strong>en</strong> carta desde Túnez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
42 547 1878. FRONTAL. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 30 cts. castaño ESTERO mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´7´ de CAGLIARI<br />
estampado <strong>en</strong> tránsito, a la llegada tasada con 90 cts. pagados con 3 sellos de 30 cts. MAGNÍFICA y RARA. . 200,–<br />
118 548 1878. TUNIS a LIVORNO. 30 cts. castaño tira de tres, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´7´ <strong>en</strong> el interior de<br />
CAGLIARI estampado <strong>en</strong> tránsito, marcas PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI y DA TUNISI. Falta parte del dorso. MUY<br />
RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650,–<br />
42 549 1879. TÚNEZ a GENOVA. 10 cts. azul (2), mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
41 550 1879. TÚNEZ a ANCONA. 1 cto. verde (2) mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. Tarifa de tarjetas de<br />
visita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
43 551 1879 (Jan 23). Registered cover to NAPLES franked by ´Estero´ 1878 10c. blue and 20c. orange (2) all tied by ´235´<br />
numeral obliterators; fine TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE cds at left, framed RACCOMANDATO and italic COI POSTALI<br />
ITALIANI alongside. Naples arrival on reverse of fine and scarce cover. Scott 5,7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
120 552 1879. TÚNEZ a CALCUTTA (India). 5 cts. verde (2) y 30 cts. castaño ambos con habilitación ESTERO, mat. CÍRCULO<br />
DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador TUNISI/POSTE ITALIANE. Carta tasada, marca circular OVERLAND<br />
POSTAGE/DUE ´4 1/2a´. Leves faltas de papel <strong>en</strong> la esquina inferior derecha. Excepcional destinación. ÚNICA<br />
CONOCIDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
42 553 1879. TUNISI a ROMA. 20 cts. naranja con habilitación ESTERO, mat. <strong>en</strong> tránsito <strong>en</strong> PALERMO (numeral 186). Parte<br />
de la dirección borrada. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
42 554 1880. TÚNEZ a MILANO. 20 cts. naranja, mat. PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI estampado <strong>en</strong> tránsito <strong>en</strong> CAGLIARI. . . 150,–<br />
42 555 1880. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 10 cts. azul, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
42 556 1880. TÚNEZ a PRUSIA (Alemania). 20 cts. naranja, tasada por falta de franqueo (tarifa 25 cts). Falta una solapa del<br />
dorso. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
42 557 1880. TÚNEZ a GENOVA. 2 cts. castaño, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. Tarifa para impresos. . 250,–<br />
42 558 1881. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 10 cts. azul (2), mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador tipo grande, al dorso<br />
manuscrito ´Via Cagliari´. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
42 559 1881. TÚNEZ a ALEXANDRIA. 20 c<strong>en</strong>t. naranja, mat. CÍRCULO ´235´. Rara destinación a Egipto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
42 560 1881. TÚNEZ a GENOVA. 20 cts. naranja, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´235´ y fechador. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . 75,–<br />
42 561 1881. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 30 cts. castaño y 60 cts. lila, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´235´ y fechador. Carta<br />
certificada. Raro franqueo, defectos <strong>en</strong> el sobre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
43 562 1882. TÚNEZ correo interior. 5 cts. verde y 20 cts. azul, mat. FECHADOR. RARA combinación de franqueo para hacer<br />
los 15 cts. del porte interior, pocas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
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42 563 1882. TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 10 cts. azul (2), mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador tipo grande. Al dorso<br />
manuscrito ´Via Palermo´. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
120 564 1883. Envuelta (sólo anverso y reverso). TÚNEZ a LIVORNO. 5 cts. verde (2) y 25 cts. azul, manuscrito ´Stampati´.<br />
Tarifa de IMPRESOS CERTIFICADOS. Excepcional franqueo no reseñado <strong>en</strong> Zanaria-Serra. Probablem<strong>en</strong>te ÚNICO<br />
CONOCIDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
42 565 1884. TUNEZ a ROMA. 2 cts. castaño, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. Tarifa para papeles de<br />
negocio <strong>en</strong> sobres no cerrados. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
43 566 1884. TUNEZ a NAPOLES. 50 c<strong>en</strong>t. lila, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´. Carta certificada. . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
42 567 Sc.12. 1885. Cover to TURIN at scarce Unsealed Letter rate, franked solely by Estero 1881 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> tied by small<br />
cartridge PIROSCAFI-POSTALI-ITALIANI in black. Italic ´Da Tunisi´ at right and reverse with Cagliari cds (19/2)<br />
and Torino arrival (22/2). RARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
43 568 1885. TÚNEZ a CAGLIARI. 5 cts. verde tira de cinco, mat. PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/ITALIANI y DA TUNIS. MAGNÍFICA. . 250,–<br />
42 569 1886. TÚNEZ a ALEMANIA. 25 cts. azul, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´ y fechador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
44 570 1888. TÚNEZ a ALEMANIA. 25 cts. azul, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
44 571 1888. TÚNEZ a TRIESTE (Austria). 5 cts. verde, mat. FECHADOR, tarifa de tarjetas de visita, <strong>en</strong>vío sin cerrar. RARO. 200,–<br />
43 572 1889. RECIBO DE PAQUETE POSTAL de 1,25 Liras con franqueo adicional de 25 cts. azul ESTERO circulado de<br />
TÚNEZ a TRIESTE (Austria). Leve pliegue vertical. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
573 1889. TÚNEZ a PARÍS. Carta certificada circulada con sellos de 30 cts. castaño de Vittorio Emmanuelle y 20 cts.<br />
naranja y 50 cts. lila de Umberto con habilitación ESTERO, mat. fechador de 29/12/89 ÚLTIMO DÍA DE<br />
CIRCULACIÓN de estos sellos. Franqueo excepcional. ÚNICA CONOCIDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
43 574 1889 (24 Febrero). Media página del periódico L´UNIONE editado <strong>en</strong> TÚNEZ y circulado a ROMA con sello de 1 cto.<br />
verde ESTERO. RARO franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
44 575 1889. FRONTAL. TÚNEZ a GENOVA. 50 cts. lila, mat. FECHADOR, diversas roturas, raro franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
43 576 1890. RECIBO DE PAQUETE POSTAL de 50 c<strong>en</strong>t. con franqueo adicional de 10 cts. carmín y 25 cts. azul circulado<br />
de TÚNEZ a RAVENNA.Leve pliegue de vertical. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
43 577 1890. RECIBO DE PAQUETE POSTAL de 60 c<strong>en</strong>t. s. 75 c<strong>en</strong>t. con franqueo adiconal de 25 cts. circulado de TÚNEZ<br />
a ROMA. RARO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
44 578 1891. TÚNEZ a TRÍPOLI (Libia). 20 cts. naranja, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON ´235´. RARA destinación. . . . . . . 100,–<br />
45 579 1891. TÚNEZ a MESSINA. Impreso circulado con sello de 2 cts. s. 1, 25 naranja, mat. TUNISIA/POSTA ITALIANE.<br />
RARÍSIMO este sello usado <strong>en</strong> Túnez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
44 580 1891. FRONTAL. TÚNEZ a CATANIA. 10 cts. naranja (2) y 45 cts. verde, mat. FECHADOR. Fr<strong>en</strong>te de un paquete<br />
certificado. RARO franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
44 581 1891. FRONTAL. TÚNEZ a PÁDOVA. 5 cts. verde (2), 10 cts. carmín y 20 cts. naranja. RARO franqueo tricolor. . . . 100,–<br />
44 582 1891. TÚNEZ a RIACENZA. 2 cts. castaño, mat. FECHADOR.Tarifa de impresos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
44 583 1894 (II-XII). TUNIS correo interior. Entero Postal de 15 cts. con RISPOSTA PAGATA (Sa. 8D) a la ida, mat. TUNISI.<br />
Raro circulado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,–<br />
44 584 1894. TÚNEZ a MILANO. 5 cts. verde (2) tipos fondo rayado y fondo ll<strong>en</strong>o (Sa. 44, 59). Magnífico y MUY RARO<br />
franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
45 585 1894. CARTOLINA-VAGLIA de 5 Liras circulada de TÚNEZ a MILANO. Magnífica y RARÍSIMA usada <strong>en</strong> Túnez. . . . . 300,–<br />
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44 586 1901. TÚNEZ a PALERMO. Circulada con sello italiano de 20 cts. naranja, mat. por el correo francés de Túnez<br />
TUNIS/REGENCE DE TUNIS. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
120 587 TUNISIA. LA GOLETTA. 1883. GOLETTA a LIVORNO. 5 c<strong>en</strong>t. verde de Umberto y 10 cts. azul de Vittorio Emmanuele<br />
con habilitación ESTERO mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´3336´ y fechador LA GOLETTA/TUNISI. MAGNÍFICA. . . . 750,–<br />
45 588 1883. FRONTAL. GOLETTA a CAGLIARI. 5 cts. verde y 10 cts. azul (2), mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´3336´ y<br />
fechador GOLETTA (sin Tunisia). RARÍSIMA, pocas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
45 589 1885. GOLETTA a SIENNA. 10 cts. carmín (2), mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´3336´ y fechador GOLETTA (sin Tunisia).<br />
RARÍSIMA, pocas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
590 1885. GOLETTA a CAGLIARI. 5 cts. verde, tira de cinco, mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´3336´ y fechador GOLETTA (sin<br />
Tunisia). RARÍSIMA, pocas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
45 591 1886. GOLETTA a ORTANOVA. 10 cts. carmín (2) ESTERO con mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS ´3336´ y fechador LA<br />
GOLETTA/TUNISI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
45 592 1889. GOLETTA a NAPOLES. 20 cts. naranja ESTERO con mat.CÍRCULO DE BARRAS y fechador GOLETTA/TUNISIA<br />
(sin la A). RARÍSIMA, pocas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
45 593 1890. RECIBO DE PAQUETE POSTAL de 75 c<strong>en</strong>t. circulado de GOLETTA a ROMA, mat. fechador GOLETTA/TUNISI<br />
(sin la A). RARÍSIMO, pocas conocidas. Cert. E. DIENA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
45 594 1892. GOLETTA a MILANO. 10 cts. rojo (2), mat. GOLETTA/TUNISIA (sin la A). MUY RARA, pocas conocidas. . . . . . 350,–<br />
44 595 1893. GOLETTA a NAPOLI. Entero Postal de 7 1/2 cts. rojo, con franqueo adicional de 5 cts. verde, mat. LA<br />
GOLETTA/TUNISI. MAGNÍFICO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
44 596 ∆ TUNISIA. SUSA. 1883. Gran fragm<strong>en</strong>to de carta de SUSA a ITALIA con sellos de 10 cts. azul (2) ESTERO. Mat.<br />
CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON 3364 y fechador SUSA/TUNISIA. RARO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
46 597 1884. SUSA a TORINO. 2 cts. castaño ESTERO. Mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON 3364 y fechador SUSA/TUNISIA.<br />
Tarifa de tarjetas de visita sin cerrar. MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
44 599 1886. SUSA a GÉNOVA. 20 cts. naranja ESTERO. Mat. CÍRCULO DE BARRAS CON 3364 y fechador SUSA/TUNISIA.<br />
MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
46 600 1888. SUSA a RIMINI. 2 cts. castaño ESTERO, Mat. SUSA/TUNISIA. Tarifa de tarjetas de visita sin cerrar. MUY RARA. 400,–<br />
46 601 1892. RECIBO DE PAQUETE POSTAL de 60 c<strong>en</strong>t. circulado de SUSA a FANO. Mat. SUSA/TUNISIA. MUY RARO. . . 400,–<br />
44 602 1896. SUSA a RIMINI. 20 cts. naranja. Mat. SUSA/TUNISIA. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
46 603 JAPAN. 1876 (Aug 5). Cover to Kaitakishi, Tokyo franked by 1874 ½ s<strong>en</strong> grey (two horizontal pairs) all tied by native<br />
datestamps in black; repeated strike at base of cover and arrival on reverse. Flap missing but rare usage with<br />
anglicised address. Scott 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
44 604 1898 (May 14). Germany 10pf. red stationery card used from NAGASAKI to Wilhelmshav<strong>en</strong>, cancelled by fine strikes of<br />
´Kais. Deutsche/Marine Schiffspost/No.5´ datestamps in black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
46 605 1901 (July 20). UPU postcard franked by 1888 4s. bronze bistre, writt<strong>en</strong> from YOKOHAMA from Italian Naval Steamer<br />
used to VENICE from Italian Naval Steamer and cancelled by R. NAVE ELBA datestamp in black. . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
46 606 1906. MANCHURIA. KWANDIEN (Sakhalin Island). Postcard to DENMARK with japanesse 1 s<strong>en</strong> (China Occupation<br />
Overp.). and 3 s<strong>en</strong> with local cancel. Yokohama transit and arrival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
47 607 1920. JAPANESE OCCUPATION. Envelope to DUBLIN Ireland bearing Japan SG 168, 1 s<strong>en</strong> orange, SG 170, 2 s<strong>en</strong><br />
gre<strong>en</strong> (3) and SG 171, 3 s<strong>en</strong> red tied by TAINAN, TAIWAN datestamp. Nice franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
47 608 1929 (Dec). Large NEDERLANDSCHE INDISCHE HANDELSBANK, YOKOHAMA <strong>en</strong>velope to NEW YORK, s<strong>en</strong>t registered<br />
with scarce ´perfinned´ 4s. orange (2), 5s. violet, 6s. carmine rose (2) and 50s. brown all tied by violet<br />
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YOKOHAMA cds´s, <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Shizuoka Maru via Seattle´ with New York arrivals on reverse. An extraordinary<br />
cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
47 609 1938. Airmail <strong>en</strong>velope to BUENOS AIRES. Franked 1 y<strong>en</strong> (8), 50 s<strong>en</strong> and 3 s<strong>en</strong> (2) tied by OSAKA/NIPPON roller<br />
cancel. Envelope with peripheral faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
47 610 KOREA. 1907. Envelope to Germany bearing 20 s<strong>en</strong> orange (SG 146) tied by SEOUL COREA datestamp, routed via<br />
Yokohama with STUTTGART arrival on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,–<br />
47 611 1921. Picture post card to Chemulpo bearing 1 pale brown (pair) (SG 134), 1 1/2 s<strong>en</strong> violet (SG 136) and 2 s<strong>en</strong> yellow<br />
gre<strong>en</strong> (SG 137) tied by NINSEN (CHEMULPO) CHOSEN datestamp in violet, routed via Yokohama. Very fine and<br />
scarce cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
47 612 LIECHTENSTEIN. 1920. Registered cover to VIENNA bearing 1919 2 k., 3 k., 4 k. and 10 k. all tied by SCHAAN<br />
cds´s with LIECHTENSTEIN 1917 5 h. gre<strong>en</strong> tied by Schaan cds on reverse. Unusual mixed franking. . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
47 613 LITHUANIA. 1769. RIGA to PERNAU with small RIGA mark in black. Very fine and early cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
47 614 MEXICO. 1810 (23 Noviembre). VERACRUZ a CÁDIZ. Marca ISLAS DE/BARLOVENTO <strong>en</strong> rojo, manuscrito ´Correo<br />
Vergantin de guerra San Luis Gonzaga´. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
47 615 1841 (14 Agosto). MÉXICO a MADRID. Marca ISLAS DE/BARLOVENTO <strong>en</strong> rojo estampada a la llegada. Rara <strong>en</strong> una<br />
carta proced<strong>en</strong>te de México. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
47 616 Sc.8, 9. (1861 CA.). RIO BERMEJILLO a GUADALAJARA. 2 reales negro s. rosa y 4 reales negro s. amarillo. . . . . . 150,–<br />
47 617 Sc.9a. 1861 (Jun 1). (Guadalajara). Cover to SAYULA franked at 2 real rate bearing diagonally bisected 1861 4r black<br />
on yellow tied by FRANCO GUADALAJARA cds well struck in blue. Schatzkes 297. Pretty cover. Cert. JARETZKY. 150,–<br />
618 Sc.7, 9a. 1861. 1r. black on gre<strong>en</strong> and vertically bisected 4r. black on yellow, tied to cover to SAN LUIS POTOSI and<br />
tied by straight line ZACATECAS handstamp in black. Some creasing away from adhesives, a rare and attractive<br />
franking. Signed Shelton. Certificate MEPSI (2008). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
123 619 Sc.11b. 1861. ZACATECAS a TAMPICO. Circulada por tierra hasta Veracruz con 1/4 de sello de 8 reales y de Veracruz<br />
a Tampico por el correo Inglés con ´1/-´ manuscrito <strong>en</strong> rojo para el pago del correo británico. MUY RARA. Cert.<br />
MEPSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
123 620 Sc.8, 12. 1861 (May 31). Cover to GUADALAJARA bearing Mexico District 1861 1r. black on gre<strong>en</strong> and rare 8r. gre<strong>en</strong><br />
on red brown tied by MEXICO CITY cds´s in black. A remarkable and rare franking. Ex collection Hamilton.<br />
Certificate MEPSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
47 621 1862 (Aug 17). Entire letter from VERA CRUZ with Mexican FRANCO / CORRESO VERA CRUZ oval in black; <strong>en</strong>dorsed<br />
at double rate via St. Nazaire, struck with octagonal MEXIQUE Consular marking in blue, reverse with superb<br />
octagonal MEXIQUE - TAMPICO struck over in black. Charged ´16´ decimes due in manuscript on arrival (Sept<br />
17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
123 622 Sc.7,8. 1863. MEXICO a PARÍS. 1 real negro s. verde y 2 reales negro s. rosa. Circulada por el correo Británico,<br />
marca de intercambio GB/1F60c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.250,–<br />
46 623 Sc.8. 1863 (11 Septiembre). MÉXICO a VERACRUZ. 2 reales gris s. rosa. Sello con habilitación de otro distrito<br />
(CUERNAVACA o GUANAJUATO). Mat. fechador FRANCO/MEXICO. Muy raro uso. Cert. MEPSI. . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
47 624 mexic. Cover bearing 1862 20c. blue tied by Paris Star with Place de la Madeleine cds alongside, addressed to the<br />
Paymaster with the Expeditionary Corps in Mexico. A fresh and fine cover. Ceres 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,–<br />
46 625 1865. FRONTAL. MÉXICO a LIVERPOOL. 4 reales verde circulado vía el correo francés, marca de intercambio FR/2F20.<br />
MUY RARA <strong>en</strong> carta proced<strong>en</strong>te de México. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
47 626 Sc.27. 1868 (18 Junio). GUADALAJARA a MAGDALENA. 2 reales negro s. rosa. Mat. ovalado<br />
FRANQUEADO/GUADALAJARA. Márg<strong>en</strong>es excepcionales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
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627 Sc.44,45. 1868. MÉXICO a GUANAJUATO. 2 reales verde y 4 reales rosa con habilitación MEXICO ´gótico´. Magnífico<br />
y MUY RARO franqueo. Cert. MEPSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
47 628 1870. MÉXICO a FRANCIA. Circulada con sellos franceses de 20 cts. azul y 40 cts. naranja, mat. ANCLA y fechador 1<br />
MEXIQUE 1/*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
126 629 1875. USA 3c. pink Postal Stationery <strong>en</strong>velope used from MEXICO CITY to PARIS and franked by Mexico 1875 25c.<br />
blue (Invoice 1/75) tied in black. Endorsed ´por el Paquete Americano´ and struck in transit with NEW YORK/BR.<br />
TRANSIT (March 17). Blue <strong>en</strong>try mark (via London) on front and cover refused as taxed 24 decimes in blue.<br />
Manuscript ´Refusé´ on reverse and REBUTS DE PARIS cds in red on reverse (March 31). A rare cover. . . . . . 950,–<br />
49 630 MONGOLIA. 1906. KIACHTA (Mongolia) to MAKASSER (Celebes Indies). 1, 2, 3 kr. Rare destination. . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
49 631 MOROCCO. 1798. MOGADOR a MADEIRA. Circulada vía Portugal, marca lineal PORTUGAL <strong>en</strong> negro y tasa de ´40´<br />
reis. Rara circulada <strong>en</strong> el siglo XVIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
126 632 1885 (3 Jul.). TANGER a FRANCIA. Circulada con sello francés de 25 cts. amarillo con fechador TANGER/MAROC <strong>en</strong><br />
color violeta. RARÍSIMO, muy pocas piezas conocidas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
633 1892. MAZAGAN a TANGER. Sobre circulado con franqueo de dos sellos de 25 cts. del CORREO LOCAL de<br />
MAZAGAN a TANGER y sello de 15 cts. castaño del ´pelón´ con mat. CORREO ESPAÑOL/MAZAGAN, al dorso<br />
fechador del Correo Local de J. BRUDO y llegada del Correo Español a Tanger. Excepcional, única carta<br />
conocida con sellos del pelón combinados con sellos locales de Marruecos. Ex. DASI, BUSTAMENTE y<br />
AGUINAGA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
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48 634 1896 (March 2). Cover to TANGIER franked by 1891-1900 5c. on 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> and 10c. on 10c. black on lilac tied by<br />
TETOUAN cds´s. Underpaid on despatch and struck with triangular ´T´ mark. Taxed on arrival in Tangier with<br />
1896 10c. on 10c. brown Postage Due. An attractive cover. Ceres 1,3,Tax 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
48 635 1897. MARRAKECH a MAZAGAN. Circulada con sello de 1 pta. del correo local. Al dorso fechador de llegada. MUY<br />
RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,–<br />
48 636 1898. MAZAGAN a MARRAKECH. Circulada con sello del Correo Local de 50 cts. lila y negro (Yv. 42). Al dorso<br />
fechador de llegada a Marrakech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,–<br />
48 637 1898. AZEMOUR. Circulada con sello local de 10 cts. rojo, rotura <strong>en</strong> el sello de orig<strong>en</strong>. Rarísimo usado <strong>en</strong> Azemour. . 275,–<br />
48 638 NETHERLANDS. 1863 (June 18). Cover from ROTTERDAM to BELFAST bearing 1852 10 c. lake and pair of 15 c.<br />
orange yellow, close margins, tied by blue framed FRANCO handstamps. ROTTERDAM cds alongside and<br />
BELFAST arrival (June 21) on reverse. A fine 40 c. rate cover. Scott 2,3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
48 639 Ed.2(4). 1863. AMSTERDAM a GENOVA (Italia). 10 cts. rojo (4). Rara destinación <strong>en</strong> este periodo. . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
48 640 1866 (March 13). Cover from Amsterdam to St. Petersburg/Russia franked by horizontal pair of 1864 15c. orange tied<br />
by framed ´FRANCO´ handstamps in black. Red Amssterdam cds in red below and reverse with<br />
´Emmerich/Deutz´ TPO in black. Small imperfections to letter-sheet but a rare cover to an unusual destination.<br />
NVPH certificate (1996). Scott 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,–<br />
48 641 1867 (April 19). Cover to Lille franked by 1864 5c. blue (2) and 10c. carmine (2) tied by boxed ´Franco´ handstamps<br />
in black. Straight line ´Zwammerdam´ in red at upper right and Woerd<strong>en</strong> transit cds. Slight filing crease away<br />
from adhesives, a scarce franking. Scott 4,5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
49 642 1868 (Apr 16). Entire letter to GENEVA, Switzerland franked by 1867 5 c. blue (cut of scisors) and 25 c. deep violet<br />
tied by framed FRANCO handstamps in black with red ´sHERTOGENBOSCH cds at right and black PAYS<br />
BAS-LILLE-PARIS cds. Fine <strong>en</strong>tire. Scott 7, 11. NVPH 11IA, 7IIA.Dr Albert Louis photo certificate. . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
643 1869 (July 12). Cover from Rotterdam to Constantinople franked by single usage of 1867 25c. dark violet tied by dotted<br />
´16´ numeral in black; red Rotterdam cds at upper left. Reverse with Vi<strong>en</strong>na transit and Austrian P.O. in<br />
Constantinople arrival cds (July 19). A delightful and rare cover. Scott 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
50 644 1869. BOXTEL a GINEBRA (Suiza). 5 cts. azul, 10 cts. rojo y 15 cts. castaño rojo. Precioso franqueo tricolor. . . . . . 500,–<br />
50 645 1869 (April 29). Cover from Amsterdam to St. Petersburg/Russia bearing 1867 5c. blue and two 10c. carmine, red<br />
Amsterdam despatch cds at left. Blue crayon ´Wfr 2´ and red crayon ´3´ rate credits on front; reverse with<br />
´Emmerich/Off<strong>en</strong>haus<strong>en</strong>´ transit. An unusual destination. Scott 7,8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
49 646 1874 (Jan 5). Registered cover front to Paris with superb mixed issue franking of 1867 50c. gold and 1870 15c. brown<br />
orange tied by ´5´ dotted numeral handstamps of Amsterdam. Blue ´Recommandé´ and ´Pays-Bas/Valnes´<br />
alongside. A rare franking. Scott 12,27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
49 647 1893. 12 1/2 c. Grey stationery <strong>en</strong>velope s<strong>en</strong>t registered to CAIRO franked additionally with two 1891 5 c. blue tied by<br />
33 numeral with EINDHOVEN cds below and pink registration label. Arrival cds on reverse of attractive cover to a<br />
scarce destination. SG 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
49 648 1894 (April 4). Cover from Maastricht to St. Paul, Reunion at 12½ c<strong>en</strong>t rate with 1891-94 5c blue and 7½c brown tied<br />
by Maastricht cds´s. Reverse, unusually struck with both Marseille and London transit cds´s. Rare destination.<br />
Scott 41,42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
49 649 1894. NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. Registered usage of 12 1/2 c. grey stationery <strong>en</strong>velope to BATAVIA, with pink<br />
registration label; up-rated with 1891 22 1/2 c. myrtle gre<strong>en</strong> tied by GRAVENHAGE cds´s, faint via Brindisi<br />
marking i in black and Weltvred<strong>en</strong> squared circle receipt on reverse of fine cover. SG 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
126 650 NETHERLANDS INDIES. 1883 (May 16). Entire letter from Bonthain to Amsterdam with unusual franking of 1870-88 1c.<br />
bronze gre<strong>en</strong>, 1876 very rare 2c. brown-purple (2) and pair of 10c. chestnut tied in black. Reverse with framed<br />
´BONTHAIN´ despatch handstamp, front with Makassar transit (May 21) and framed ´Ned Indie/Via Brindisi´ in<br />
black. Small defects but a rare and remarkable usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.000,–<br />
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50 651 SURINAME. 1896. Registered-AR cover to LONDON franked by 1888 1 g. grey & pale chocolate with 1875 2 1/2 g.<br />
orange brown & gre<strong>en</strong> tied by PARAMARIBO cds´s. Pink registered label at left with superb purple ´AR´<br />
handstamp and framed SURINAME- VIA-PLYMOUTH at left. A gem of a cover bearing rare stamps. SG 13, 35. . 450,–<br />
50 652 NICARAGUA. 1789. Entire letter dated GREY(town) 27 May carried by, according to cont<strong>en</strong>ts, a Captain Lemaitre to<br />
ST. MALO where put into the post by the forwarding ag<strong>en</strong>t Blaize at St. Malo who has marked the letter<br />
´Acheminé por vs. Blaize de maisonneuve´ (New Service). A very early letter from Nicaragua and a most unusual<br />
ag<strong>en</strong>t´s <strong>en</strong>dorsem<strong>en</strong>t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
50 653 1868 (Oct. 16). Entire letter from GREYTOWN to NEW YORK, with GREY-TOWN/PAID red cds and 4d manuscript<br />
inter-island rate, carried by the RMS ´Conway´ to Colon, with datestamp in transit, as well as N.Y.STEAMSHIP<br />
arrival due datestamp. Very fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450,–<br />
128 654 Sg.Z18. 1881. Cover to LONDON franked by Great Britain 1s. orange brown pl. 13 tied by GREYTOWN cds in black.<br />
London red arrival (June 11) alongside. A very rare and attractive cover. Cert. B.P.A. 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 850,–<br />
50 655 NORWAY. Mi.2, 5. 1862 (Nov. 7). Cover from BERGEN to BILBAO (Spain) with fine Oscar 1856 2sk. yellow and<br />
horizontal strip of three 8sk. lake tied by neat BERGEN cds´s in black. Reverse with Svinesund transit cds in<br />
black and charged ´4R.´ due in blue on arrival. A delightful 26 skilling franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
50 656 1871 (Feb 3). Cover from Berg<strong>en</strong> to Lisbon/Portugal franked by 1867-68 3sk3. grey-lilac, slight filing fold, and two 8sk8.<br />
rose carmine tied by Berg<strong>en</strong> cds´s and by oval ´Franco´ in black. Reverse with Christiania cds and Lisbon<br />
arrival (Feb 25). A fine and attractive cover to a scarce destination. Scott 13,15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
50 657 1874. CHRISTIANIA a FRANCIA. 1 sk., 2 sk., 4 sk. y 8 sk. franqueo cuatricolor mixto de dos emisiones. Leve doblez<br />
horizontal. Franqueo rarísimo mixto dos emisiones, probablem<strong>en</strong>te único conocido. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
658 <br />
PALESTINE. Ce.65. 1877 (March 23). Formula Card writt<strong>en</strong> in JERUSALEM and used to ROME (Italy) struck with fine<br />
POSTE FRANCAISE / + / JERUSALEM´ cachet in blue and also franked by France Type Sage 10c. gre<strong>en</strong> pair<br />
tied by dotted JAFFA / SYRIE datestamp in black with fine repeated strike at left. On reverse message (in<br />
English) detailing travels to Nablous, Carmel & Damascus and Alexandrie / Egypte cds of transit (March 26). A<br />
rarity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.500,–<br />
49 659 1905 (Nov. 22). Postcard from Hotel Belle Vue in JERICHO (violet cachet at left), franked by Turkey 2 pa. bistre pair,<br />
10pa. gre<strong>en</strong> tied by violet JERICHO datestamps and Crete Austrian P.O. 10c. on 5h. rose tied by Austrian P.O.<br />
in Haifa cds in black. An attractive mixed country franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
49 660 PANAMA. 1849. BOGOTÁ a PANAMÁ. Carta completa, al dorso manuscrito ´Recevida <strong>en</strong> Panamá Marzo 4/54´ y marca<br />
FORWARDED BY/SMITH AND LEWIS/PANAMA. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
49 661 1871 (Feb 8). Entire letter from SANTA MARTHA to NEW YORK with fine strike of oval gre<strong>en</strong> FORWARDED<br />
BY-A.P.MAAL-ASPINWALL Ag<strong>en</strong>ts cachet and docketing of receipt in New York. S<strong>en</strong>t as an <strong>en</strong>closure by the<br />
Forwarding Ag<strong>en</strong>ts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
51 662 (1880 CA.). ASPINWALL (Colon) a NEW YORK (Usa). Sobre del UNITED STATES CONSULATE AT ASPINWALL<br />
circulado por el correo US con sello de 5 cts. azul, mat. a la llegada N. YORK/STEAM SHIP. Defecto <strong>en</strong> la parte<br />
inferior derecha del sobre. MUY RARO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
51 663 1881 (23 Febrero). Sobre dirigido a FRANCIA. Marca marítima francesa COR. D. ARM./LIG. D. PAQ. FR. Nº 3 (Salles<br />
1519) aplicada <strong>en</strong> la escala de COLON (Panama) <strong>en</strong> el buque ´Colombie´. Tasada a la llegada con ´30´, al dorso<br />
llegada a París (21-Mar). Sobre levem<strong>en</strong>te reducido al dorso. MUY RARO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
51 664 1884. Cover to London franked by fine horizontal pair of Colombia 1881 5c. blue tied by oval ´PANAMA´ handstamp in<br />
black, reverse with red London arrival (Oct 13). A fresh and fine cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
49 665 1887 (May 28). Cover to New York franked by Colombia 1883 10c. orange on yellow tied by ´Ag<strong>en</strong>cia Postal<br />
Nacional/Colon´ duplex in black. New York arrival (June 6) on reverse of attractive cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
128 666 1892 (April 18). 1891 1 1/2 on 2d violet postal stationery postcard with red UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION surcharge,<br />
from WILLIAMSTOWN (Victoria) to PARAMARIBO (Dutch Guiana) tied by WILLIAMSTOWN duplex with two strikes,<br />
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dated 1st and 2nd June 1892, of BRITISH PACKET AGENCY/PANAMA cds alongside (Parm<strong>en</strong>ter BPA CDS. 1),<br />
and arrival at left, backstamped at Melbourne. One of fewer than five examples recorded of the use of the<br />
Panama British Packet Ag<strong>en</strong>cy handstamp. A significant Panamanian rarity. Cert. RPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
51 667 1892. PANAMÁ a PARÍS. 10 ctvos. negro y amarillo. Mat. octogonal marítimo francés COLON A ST. NAZAIRE/L. A. Nª<br />
1 por depositarse la carta directam<strong>en</strong>te <strong>en</strong> el buque francés sin pasar por el correo local. RARÍSIMO, único caso<br />
que concocemos. (Se conoce este mat. sobre <strong>en</strong>teros postales de Colombia pero no sobre sello de Panamá <strong>en</strong><br />
carta completa). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
49 668 Ed.Sc.15. 1897. PANAMA a NEW YORK. Sobre de tarjeta de visita circulado abierto con sello de 1 ctvo. verde.<br />
Rarísimo el sello de 1 ctvo. circulado solo <strong>en</strong> carta al extranjero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
51 669 Sc.18. 1897. PANAMA a NEW YORK. 10 ctvos. naranja y sello de RETARDO de 2 1/2 ctvos. azul s. rosa de<br />
Colombia. MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285,–<br />
49 670 1899. PANAMA a CURAÇAO. Entero Postal de Colombia de 2 ctvos. circulado por buque italiano de la Compañía ´La<br />
Veloce´, mat. PIROSCAFO POSTALE ITALIANO/CENTRO AMERICA y llegada a Curaçao <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te. Único caso<br />
que conocemos de correo marítimo italiano <strong>en</strong> carta proced<strong>en</strong>te de Panamá <strong>en</strong> este período. . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
49 671 1900 (March 27). Registered cover to Germany via New York franked by vertical strip of five 1892 2c. rose tied by<br />
Ag<strong>en</strong>cia Panama cds´s. Colombia 10c. black on light gre<strong>en</strong> registration label and New York registered label on<br />
front; Hamburg arrival (April 16) on reverse of fine cover. Scott 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
49 672 PERU. 1805 (12-Abril.). CUZCO a AREQUIPA. Marca lineal CUZCO <strong>en</strong> rojo, tasada con ´2 1/2´ realesMuy rara carta<br />
completa circulada durante el periodo colonial español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
49 673 Sc.9. 1860. CALLAO a LIMA. 1 dinero azul, carta depositada directam<strong>en</strong>te a la Estación del Ferrocarril. Manuscrito<br />
´Urg<strong>en</strong>te´ ´a las 9 1/4´ , tambi<strong>en</strong> manuscrito sobre el sello ´CALLAO´ <strong>en</strong> tinta sepia. MAGNIFICA Y RARA. . . . . 250,–<br />
52 674 Sc.17 (2). 1862. CALLAO a GENOVA (Italia). 10 cts. naranja (2), fechador de la B.P.O. de CALLAO y llegada al dorso.<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
52 675 1887. Underpaid <strong>en</strong>velope to Huancvca Peru bearing 10 c<strong>en</strong>t black (SG 276) tied by CORREOS LIMA double ring,<br />
underpaid with manuscript ´20´ tax and Peruvian postage due 20 c<strong>en</strong>t blue (SG D269) applied on arrival in<br />
HUANCVCA. A scarce item of postage due mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
51 676 PHILIPPINES. 1845 (26 Nov.). MANILA a CÁDIZ. Envuelta con fechador MANILA/IS. FILIPS. al dorso fechador de<br />
llegada a Cádiz 8-MAY-1846. Carta circulada por la ruta del Cabo de Bu<strong>en</strong>a Esperanza (5 meses y 15 días).<br />
MUY RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
52 677 1858 (Jan 7). Small <strong>en</strong>velope <strong>en</strong>dorsed at left ´Nov 1857, Manila´ s<strong>en</strong>t to CHERTSEY, Surrey with SINGAPORE transit<br />
cds in black and red framed OVERLAND MAIL VIA SOUTHAMPTON cachet on front with CHERTSEY arrival cds<br />
(Feb 21). Scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
128 678 Ed.42. 1858. VALLS a CAVITE (I. Filipinas). 2 reales violeta, circulada vía Gibraltar y Suez y dirigida a I. Garreta,<br />
maquinista del buque de Guerra Español ´Jorge Juan´, <strong>en</strong> esta época participaba <strong>en</strong> la Campaña Militar de<br />
COCHINCHINA. Llegada al dorso. Magnífica y RARA. Cert. GRAUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
52 679 Ed.47. 1879. CAVITE a CORELLA. 125 mils. azul, mat. PARRILLA COLONIAL y fechador CAVITE/LUZON. MAGNÍFICA. 100,–<br />
680 Ed.55. 1880 (8 Octubre). MANILA a VENEZIA (Iltalia). 8 c<strong>en</strong>t. s. 100 mils. habilitación especial de la <strong>en</strong>trada de<br />
Filipinas <strong>en</strong> la UPU. MAGNÍFICA y MUY RARA. Cert. COMEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
52 681 1899 (May 8). LUCENA TO KABATUAN, ILOILO FOLDED LETTER addressed to Sr. Jefe de la Comision de<br />
Gobernacion w/ violet official seal ´Presid<strong>en</strong>cia Local * Luc<strong>en</strong>a / sun in triangle design at c<strong>en</strong>ter over de´, w/ mns<br />
´S.M.Rep.´ or Servicio Militar Republicano; registered mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
52 682 1899 (May 9). LEGANES TO BALANTANG, ILOILO FOLDED LETTER addressed to Sr. Juez Instructor del Juzgado<br />
Militar w/ violet official seal ´Presid<strong>en</strong>cia Local * Leganes / sun in triangle design at c<strong>en</strong>ter over –de—´, w/ mns<br />
´S.M.R.´ or Servicio Militar Republicano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
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52 683 1899 (May 9). DUMARAO TO PASSI, CAPIZ FOLDED LETTER addressed to the Presid<strong>en</strong>te Local w/ blue official seal<br />
´Capiz * Dumarao / 3 stars over sun over mountain range design at c<strong>en</strong>ter´, and mns ´S.N.´ or Servicio Nacional.<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
52 684 1899 (May 13 & 30). U IN KABATUAN, ILOILO FOLDED LETTER addressed to Sr. Jefe de la Comision de<br />
Comunicacion e Instrucion Publica w/ black official seal ´Republica Filipina * Kabatuan / sun & 3 stars in triangle<br />
design at c<strong>en</strong>ter over Iloilo´, w/ mns ´S.F.Rep.´ or Servicio Federal Republicano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
52 685 1899 (Jul 14). U IN STA. BARBARA, ILOILO FOLDED LETTER addressed to Sr. Comandante Juez Instructor de esta<br />
Plaza w/ violet official seal ´Republica Filipna Sta. Barbara / sun & 3 stars in triangle design at c<strong>en</strong>ter over<br />
Yloylo´, w/ mns ´S.N.Rpno.´ or Servicio Nacional Republicano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
52 686 1899 (Nov 1). POTOTAN TO KABATUAN, ILOILO FOLDED LETTER addressed to Sr. Goberndor P. M. y Gral. <strong>en</strong> Jefe<br />
del Ejercito Libertador w/ black official seal ´Republica Filipina * Pototan / sun & 3 stars in triangle design at<br />
c<strong>en</strong>ter over Iloilo´, w/ mns ´S.N.R.´ or Servicio Nacional Republicano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
52 687 1899 (Feb 25). OLONGAPO TO CASTILLEJOS, ZAMBALES FOLDED LETTER addressed to the Jefe Local w/ blue<br />
official seal ´Jefatura Militar * Olongapo / sun & 3 stars over mountain ranges design at c<strong>en</strong>ter´, w/ mns ´S.M.R.´<br />
or Servicio Militar Revolucionario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
52 688 PORTUGAL. 1683 (26-Marzo). LISBOA a LILLE. Portes manuscritos 3 (reales de vellón) y 14 (patars) de MADRID a<br />
LILLE. Muy interesante y rara con el doble porte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
52 689 1856. LISBOA a FINLANDIA. Circulada via España, Francia y Alemania. Marca SPANIEN <strong>en</strong> rojo. Muy rara destinación. 125,–<br />
52 690 (1865 CA). MONCÀO a VIANNA DO CASTELLO. Envuelta dirigida al Governador Civil del Distrito de Vianna. Marca<br />
ovalada REGISTADA / MONCÀO <strong>en</strong> negro. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
52 691 1865. CAMINHA a VIANNA DO CASTELLO. Envuelta dirigida al Governador Civil del Distrito de Vianna. Marca ovalada<br />
REGISTADA / CAMINHA <strong>en</strong> negro. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
53 692 1770. LISBOA a FLORENCIA (Italia). Marca de tránsito MADRID (nº 9) al dorso y llegada <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te. . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
53 693 1860. Entire letter from LISBON to PAU (France) <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´Paquebot de Nantes´ at top, with oval Lisbon despatch<br />
datestamp in black, red circular ST. NAZAIRE / OUTRE-MER <strong>en</strong>try marking (June 9) and charged 18 decimes due<br />
in manuscript. Four further datestamps including Paui arrival cds on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
694 Ce.75+90. 1878 (Nov. 25). Cover to FRANCE bearing France Type Sage 5c. gre<strong>en</strong> on gre<strong>en</strong>ish in a horizontal pair<br />
used with 15c. blue, all tied by fine strikes of scarce LISBONNE / PAQ. FR. J. No. 4 datestamps in black.<br />
Repeated fine strike alongside and revere with Marseille cds (Nov 29) and arrival cds. A rare and most unusual<br />
usage in fine quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.600,–<br />
53 695 Af.141. 1906. PORTO correo interior. 25 reis rosa SIN LA CIFRA DEL VALOR. Muy raro <strong>en</strong> carta circulada, llegada al<br />
dorso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
53 696 Af.128, 135, 139, 143 (3). 1907. FRONTAL. LISBOA a ALEMANIA. 10, 65, 100 reis y 500 reis (3). Muy raro franqueo. 225,–<br />
51 697 Af.132, 138, 139 (3). 1907. LISBOA a COIMBRA. Valor Declarado de 700$000 reis y peso 24 grs. circulado con sello<br />
de 50 reis, 300 reis y 500 reis (3). Algún sello leves defectos. Raro franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
53 698 Af.130. 1909. LISBOA a FRANCIA. 20 reis violeta SIN LA CIFRA DEL VALOR. Rarísimo <strong>en</strong> carta circulada,<br />
probablem<strong>en</strong>te único conocido. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
53 699 ANGOLA. 1866. Cover and large part original cont<strong>en</strong>ts from Loanda to Lisbon; struck on reverse with framed<br />
´CORREIO CENTRAL DE LOANDA´ in black, Lisbon arrival (Jan 21, 1867) in black. Obverse with ´50´ reis rate<br />
handstamp. Faults but scarce early cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
53 700 CAPE VERDE. 1869 (16- febrero). SANTIAGO (Islas de Cabo Verde). Circulada vía Inglaterra. Fechador de Cabo<br />
Verde <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te y marca de intercambio GB/1F. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
53 701 1892. SAN VICENTE a ALEMANIA. Entero Postal de 10 reis con franqueo adicional de 20 reis rosa. . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
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51 702 INDIA. Sc.115. 1881 (Nov. 22). Cover to BOMBAY franked on reverse with provisional 1881-82 4½r. on 20r. bistre and<br />
1½r. on 20r. bistre tied by manuscript CROSS and numeral ´1´ obliterators and also tied by oval NOVA GOA<br />
datestamps in black. Bombay arrival cds at right (Nov 26). A very scarce cover. Ex collection Lawson. . . . . . . 500,–<br />
703 Sc.113. 1882 (Aug. 31). Cover to BOMBAY with printed address franked on reverse with 1881-82 pair and two single<br />
provisional 1½r. on 5r. black all tied by numeral ´2´ obliterators, manuscript p<strong>en</strong> line and by MAPUÇÀ datestamp<br />
(day of date inverted) and by Bombay arrival cds (Sept 4). A rare and charming cover. Ex collection Lawson. . . 400,–<br />
54 704 MACAO. 1896. 5 a. In red on 30 r. gre<strong>en</strong> stationery card, H & G 8, used to HM Customs, LAPPA cancelled MACAU<br />
cds and CUSTOMS-LAPPA cds in black. Rare and fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
54 705 1896. 3 a. Gre<strong>en</strong> on 20 r. rose stationery card, H & G 7, used to HM Customs, KOWLOON cancelled by MACAU cds<br />
with good strike of CUSTOMS-LAPPA in black. Rare and appealing card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
54 706 1900. Registered AR cover to HAIPHONG (Tonkin) franked by 1900 ´Provisorio´ 5a., 10a., 15a. and 20a. overprinted set<br />
of four all tied by MACAU cds´s. Circular ´AR´ in black and registered label at left. Reverse with arrival cds<br />
(March 10). A rare franking. Scott 104-107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
53 707 1911. Op<strong>en</strong>ed for display cover to WEST RIVER, franked by 1898 1 a. orange and two vertical bisected provisional 6 a.<br />
on 200 r. blue tied MACAU cds´s with good strike of CUSTOMS-LAPPA and WUCHOW cds on reverse. Sc 76,<br />
125a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
53 708 1911. MACAO a HONG KONG. 2 avos, 4 avos y 6 avos. s. 10 reis. Raro franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
53 709 1911. Registered cover to HONG KONG franked by 1911 1a. on 5r. (2), 6a. on 25r. and 1898-1903 4a. carmine all tied<br />
by MACAU cds´s. Reverse with red registered label and Hong Kong arrival cds (Oct 1). Scott 83,122,158. . . . . 200,–<br />
53 710 1911 (Dec 20). Cover to HONG KONG frankewd by Macau 1898-1903 2a. grey gre<strong>en</strong> tied by HONG KONG-IV<br />
datestamp with framed PAQUEBOTalongside. A fine and scarce cover. Scott 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
54 711 MOZAMBIQUE. 1896 (Nov 20). Cover <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per Alphée´ to the Poste Restante at Diego Suarez s<strong>en</strong>t stampless<br />
with Mozambique Co./Beira despatch cds. Taxed on arrival with imperforate G<strong>en</strong>eral Issues Postage Dues 1894 5c.<br />
pale blue, 15c. pale gre<strong>en</strong>, 30c. carmine, 50c. lilac, 60c. brown on buff and two 1fr. red on buff all tied by Diego<br />
Suarez/Madagascar cds´s. Rare. Ceres J15,J17,J19-J22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
53 712 1896. Envelope to LISBON franked German 20pf arms tied by DEUTSCHE SEEPOST * OSTAFRICANISHE HAUPTLINIE<br />
datestamp. Annotated ´p. Kanzler´. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
54 713 Af.19 (6). 1899. NYASSA. IBO a ALEMANIA. Franqueo al dorso 25 reis verde con sobrecarga NYASSA, bloque de seis,<br />
mat. de IBO tránsito por Zanzibar y llegada a Alemania. Muy rara, sólo 5 cartas conocidas circuladas con sellos<br />
de ésta emisión. Ex. John Sussex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
54 714 PUERTO RICO. 1852. GUAYAMA a LA ROCHELE (Francia). Marcas GUAYAMA y FRANCO <strong>en</strong> azul ´O´ <strong>en</strong> la esquina<br />
para indicar que el franqueo estaba pagado <strong>en</strong> orig<strong>en</strong>. Circulada via Londres, marca de intercambio<br />
COLONIES/ART. 13. Muy rara y más <strong>en</strong> esta excepcional calidad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
web 715<br />
1857-60. Conjunto de 7 cartas circuladas de SAN JUAN a MATARÓ (Barcelona), dos con marca PAID/AT/SAN JUAN<br />
PORTO RICO y dos con tasa de 1 real estampado a la llegada por falta de franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
53 716 (1865 CA.). CABO ROJO a SAN GERMAN. Marca de la ALCALDIA y lineal CABO ROJO <strong>en</strong> negro. MUY RARA. . . . . 150,–<br />
53 717 1865. AGUADILLA a CURAÇAO. Manuscrito ´Por Ana Elizabeth´ y fechador de CURAÇAO/1865 <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te. Algunas<br />
erosiones <strong>en</strong> el sobre, pero rarísimo destino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
55 718 Ant.10. 1866. SAN JUAN a HUMACAO. Fr<strong>en</strong>te de PLICA JUDICIAL circulada con sello del Servicio Oficial de 1/2 onza<br />
negro s. amarillo. A la llegada la carta no fue aceptada con la Franquicia y tasada con 1/2 real pagado con sello<br />
de Antillas de 1/2 real verde. MAGNÍFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
54 719 1869. ARECIBO a PUERTO RICO. 10 c<strong>en</strong>t. castaño tira de tres, mat. lineal CERTIFICADO fechador ARECIBO/PUERTO<br />
RICO <strong>en</strong> el sobre y ´recibí´ manuscrito del destinatario. MAGNÍFICA. Cert. GRAUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
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55 720 1874. AGUADILLA a MAYAGUEZ. REGISTRO DE EMBARQUE del Vapor Español ´Alicante´. Marca de la ADUANA DE<br />
AGUADILLA y firmas del Admintrador y el Contador. Muy raro, pocos ejemplares conocidos <strong>en</strong> Puerto Rico. Ex.<br />
col. A. Cuesta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
55 721 ROMANIA. 1856 (March 18). Entire letter to France struck with fine BUKAREST datestamp of Austrian P.O., framed<br />
´T.A.´ in black. Th<strong>en</strong>ce via Val<strong>en</strong>ci<strong>en</strong>nes with handstruck ´16´ decime charge mark in black. Reverse with<br />
Hermannstadt transit and four Fr<strong>en</strong>ch cds´s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
54 722 1858 (Feb. 5). Entire letter s<strong>en</strong>t registered to PARIS with Austrian P.O. BUKAREST cds in black, str. line RECOM. and<br />
oval FRANCO alongside. Reverse with Hermanstadt transit cds and wax seal. Struck with red CHARGÉ straight<br />
line and blue Erquelines <strong>en</strong>try marking (Feb 13). A fine and attractive <strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
55 723 1877. BUCAREST to PARIS. 5 b. ocre (2) and 10 b. blue. On front arrival ROUMANIE-AVBIC/PARIS cds. Part of flap<br />
missing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
55 724 1877 (Feb 23). Stampless cover from SINAIA to VERONA with blue despatch cds and circular T marking, manuscript 6<br />
and charged with 1870 Postage Due 30 c. pair tied VERONA arrival cds. BUCUREST transit on reverse. Scott J8. 180,–<br />
56 725 RUSSIA. 1798 (Jan 15). ST. PETERSBURG, Russia to NEWBURYPORT, Ma. via London and New York, datelined<br />
folded letter bearing ´Forwarded by Claes Grill, London´ forwarder´s <strong>en</strong>dorsem<strong>en</strong>t, carried by private ship to New<br />
York, <strong>en</strong>tered the mails with NEW YORK OCT 15 clamshell postmark and red manuscript ´Sh 44´ rating. Very fine<br />
and very rare and early transatlantic cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
56 726 1826 (26-Junio). MADRID a S. PETERSBURGO (Rusia). Sin marca de orig<strong>en</strong>, marca de <strong>en</strong>trada ESPAGNE / PAR<br />
BAYONNE. Al dorso diversas anotaciones de portes. Carta dirigida al Conde de Trastamara. Muy rara destinación<br />
<strong>en</strong> esta época. Ex. Col. COULANGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
55 727 Mi.4. 1874 (May). Entire letter from ODESSA to LARNACA (Cyprus); s<strong>en</strong>t stampless with oval Forwarding Ag<strong>en</strong>t´s cachet<br />
ATH.CANRENI/CONSTANTINPLE in blue, Austrian Levant 1867 10s. blue applied and tied by LLOYD<br />
AGENZIE-CONSTANTINOPOLI cds in black. A fine and scarce usage from Odessa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
55 728 1877. ST. PETERSBURG to WESTERWICK. 2 k. and 3 k. (2), cancelled at ST. PETERSBURG District nº 7. Finland<br />
transit on the front and arrival on the back. SCARCE destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160,–<br />
55 729 1878. MOSCOW to MUNICH. 1 k. and 10. k. (3). Franked at 31k. including REGISTRATION FEE. Arrival on back. . . . 200,–<br />
55 730 1884. ST. PETERSBURG to LUXEMBOURG. 3 k. postal stationary up rated with 3 k. cancelled with ST. PETERSBURG<br />
District nº 7. Luxembourg arrival on the front. RARE destination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
55 731 1889. Russia Formula Card stationery used to GERMANY with Arms 4 k. red tied DORPAT cds, arriving in BERLIN with<br />
the new type of stationery card pre-franked for return with Arms 3 k. tied by DORPAT cds and Germany 3 pf.<br />
brown tied by BERLIN cds for return. Most unusual usage of two differ<strong>en</strong>t cards as a reply card. Op<strong>en</strong>s well for<br />
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
55 732 1901. Pushkin 1899 anniversary <strong>en</strong>velope used from Kharkov with Arms 10 kop. blue and 3 kop. red + 7 kop. blue<br />
Postal Stationery Cut-Outs. Brussels arrival datestamp (March 6) on reverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
56 733 1902 (18 Sept.). WENDEN. SHTOKMANSGOF to DORRAT franked by W<strong>en</strong>d<strong>en</strong> 2 k. and two Russia 7 k. for postage<br />
and registration outside the district. Backstamped YURJEV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
55 734 Yv.13(5). 1920. KHARKOV. GIRO TELEGRAFICO con franqueo de 20 r. s. 20 K. azul y rojo (5) (Mi. 7). MAGNIFICO. 150,–<br />
56 735 1920 (June 20). BATUM. Registered local cover franked by April 1919 1r. brown and surcharged Nov. 1919 2r. pink<br />
strip of three, 3r. violet and 5r. brown all tied by BATUM cds´s in black. SG 4, 15-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
56 736 1920 (June 19). BATUM. Registered local cover franked by Nov. 1919 overprinted 2r. pink, 3r. violet and 5r. brown<br />
with marginal April 1920 50r. on 50k. yellow tied by BATUM cds´s. C<strong>en</strong>sor cachet on front of scarce cover. SG<br />
15-17,44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
55 737 1923 (July). Registered cover to PARIS franked on reverse with strip of three imperforate Imperial 15th. April 1923 1 r.<br />
value overprinted with five pointed star tied by BAKU cds´s in black. Very rare issue on letter with reg´d label on<br />
front. Sg 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
56 738 1933. Registered <strong>en</strong>velope to New York from L<strong>en</strong>ingrad with mixed Russian and German issues (11 values) tied by<br />
illustrated despatch datestamp and ss ´Brem<strong>en</strong>´ Ship-to-Shore illustrated cachet respectively. Obverse also bears<br />
red Berlin transit flight cachet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
55 739 SALVADOR. 1888. 11 c. Blue stationery <strong>en</strong>velope, pointed flaps, white inside, H & G 3f; used via PANAMA to<br />
GERMANY. Cancelled by violet ACAJUTLA cds, Panama Transit cds in black on front and, on reverse, oval red<br />
SANTA ANA datestamp, NEW YORK and FREIBURG cds´s. Scarce and fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
55 740 1889. Cover to NEW YORK franked by 1879-89 1 c. gre<strong>en</strong> and 1887 10 c. orange cancelled by red circular target<br />
cancels with corresponding SAN SALVADOR cds alongside, New York Paid All on reverse of scarce and attractive<br />
cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
57 741 SWEDEN. 1870 (Jan 1). Entire letter at 28 öre rate to Tavastehus, Finland franked by 1858 5ö gre<strong>en</strong> (with plate flaw),<br />
1862-69 3ö bistre and 20ö red all tied by Stockholm cds´s. Framed ´Franco´ at right and ´Ank´ arrival marking.<br />
A scarce and attractive cover. Witschi certificate. Michel 7a,14,16a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
57 742 1870 (July 20). Cover to GÖTTINGEN, Hannover franked by 1858 2x 12 ö. blue and 1863 3 ö. bistre brown all tied by<br />
HELSINGBORG cds´s. Framed FRANCO in black above and reverse with TPO 219 duplex on reverse,<br />
FLENSBURG transit and GOTTINGEN arrival cds. Scott 9,13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
57 743 1891. 10 ö. on 12 ö. Blue stationery <strong>en</strong>velope s<strong>en</strong>t registered to WIRBY franked additionally with 1891 2x 2 ö. orange,<br />
6 ö. mauve and 1889 surcharged 10 ö. on 12 ö. blue tied by STOCKHOLM cds´s with arrival cds also on front<br />
of colourful and scarce cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,–<br />
57 744 20 ore grey ENVELOPPE AVEC REPONSE PAYEE with SPECIMEN ovpr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
56 745 SWITZERLAND. 1851 (Dec 3). Entire letter readdressed on arrival in LUCERNE, franked by 1850 Rayon II 10rp. black<br />
and red on yellow, clear margins, tied by unframed ´PP´ in black and straight line SCHWARZENBERG handstamp.<br />
Luzern cds on reverse of a rare cover. Certificate MARCHAND. Zumstein 16/II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
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746 1851 (April 19). Printed Matter <strong>en</strong>tire letter locally used with fine margined 1850 ´Poste Locale´ 2½rp. black & red (with<br />
framed Cross) tied by black grill with G<strong>en</strong>eva cds alongside. A very rare Printed Matter franking with this stamp.<br />
Certificate Marchand. Scott 2. Zumstein 14/I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
747 1851 (March 25). Cover from Reinach to Kulm franked by fine four margined Rayon I 1850 5rp. purple blue, black &<br />
red tied by red grill handstamp with ´Reinach´ cds alongside also in red. A very rare shade and fine usage.<br />
Certificate Hunziker, Roumet & Marchand. Zumstein 15/II b. Scott 7b (SBK 15.000CHF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.500,–<br />
57 748 1851 (Jan 23). Entire letter s<strong>en</strong>t registered franked by 1850 Rayon II 10rp. black & red on dull yellow paper tied by<br />
scarce usage of black rosette handstamp in black. Framed RECOMMANDIRT registration handstamp at right and<br />
ZURICH despatch cds both in red. Apfoltern arrival cds on reverse of a scarce cover. Michel 8/II. . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
56 749 1852. Zu. 16 (2). ZURICH. 10 rp. black, yellow and red. Vertical pair with red P.P. cancel. Very nice quality. . . . . . . 320,–<br />
58 750 1852 (Nov 21). Registered cover to KIRCHBERG franked by rare combination of 1850 Rayon II 10rp. black & red on<br />
yellow (three examples) and April 1852 15rp. orange-red, all tied by rare usage of blue raut<strong>en</strong>. An attractive and<br />
very scarce cover. Michel 8+12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
135 751 1856 (June 4). Three colour franking from Neuchatel to Rio de Janeiro bearing 1854/62 10rp. blue, 20rp. orange and<br />
1fr. violet grey all tied by black raut<strong>en</strong>, mailed via London (June 7) and Southampton. A delightful and rare cover<br />
to an unusual destination. Certificate Rellstab. Zumstein 23B, 25B, 27C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
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135 752 1859 (July 16). Cover at triple rate from Chiasso to G<strong>en</strong>oa, Sardinia franked by rare combination of 1857 20r. orange<br />
yellow and 1855 1fr. violet grey tied by framed ´CHIASSO´ datestamp in black, with repeated clear strike at right.<br />
Framed ´R.L.´ in black and oval ´PD´ in black. Reverse with Turin-G<strong>en</strong>oa TPO cds and arrival (July 18th) and<br />
faint manuscript ´9´ c<strong>en</strong>tesemi in red. A fine and attractive cover. Certificate SBPV, R<strong>en</strong>ggli. SBK 25G, 27C. . . . 1.000,–<br />
58 753 Yv.29,36. 1863. CHATEL ST. DENIS a TURIN (Italia). 20 rp. naranja y 10 rp. azul. Precioso franqueo mixto de dos<br />
emisiones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
135 754 1864 (Aug 9). Cover to Swiss Consulate in New York franked by 1862 10c. deep blue pair and 1fr. reddish bronze pair<br />
(rare) tied by neat ´Bern´ cds´s. Endorsed via Liverpool with faint British Packet cds of landing in red and<br />
charged double rate ´6´ c<strong>en</strong>ts for local delivery. Rare and appealing cover. Scott 44,50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 625,–<br />
755 1865 (Dec 5). Reduced Border Rate cover franked by 1862 10c. orange tied by Milan cds used to Lugano,<br />
re-addressed back to Milan on arrival with Switzerland 1862-63 10c. blue tied by Lugano cds. An extraordinary<br />
example of a ´Double Reduced Border Rate´ cover. Certificate BOTTACHI. Sassone L17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.500,–<br />
58 756 1865 (Nov 9). Cover to FRANKFURT bearing extraordinary and rare franking of 1862-64 20c. orange and strip of three<br />
60c. bronze brown, all tied by G<strong>en</strong>eva cds´s. Baseltransit on reverse and Frankfurt arrival cds. Extremely rare<br />
franking. Certificate Guinand. Zumstein 33a,35. Scott 45,48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
58 757 1866. Envelope from London (24.7.66) to NEUCH, tel, SWITZERLAND franked by QV 1 d. red + 4 d. orange (def.)<br />
redirected to Motiers with Sitting Helvetia 20 c. orange, EARLIEST RECORDED COMBINATION Sitting Helvetia +<br />
GB cover, and one of only 4 recorded pre-UPU combination mails during this period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750,–<br />
758 1868 (Feb 21). Cover from St. Gall<strong>en</strong> to Manila, PHILIPPINES franked by 1867 10c. rose red and three 30c. ultramarine<br />
tied by ´St. Gall<strong>en</strong>´ cds´s. Framed ´P.D.´ applied in error and ´P.P.´ struck at top, reverse with transits and<br />
Manila arrival (April 12) cds. Handstamp ´2´ (reales) due in black on front. A delightful and scarce franking to an<br />
unusual destination. Scott 53,56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.600,–<br />
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57 759 1869 (Feb 13). Entire letter to ROME bearing 1862 5c. brown and 1867 10c. red (3) tied by WINTERTHUR cds´s.<br />
´P.D.´ in black erased in blue crayon and altered to ´P.P.´, tax originally raised (2 lire) also erased. Reverse with<br />
various transits and Rome (Feb 17) arrival cds. Scott 43b,53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
58 760 1872 (May 23rd). Mourning cover, s<strong>en</strong>sibly op<strong>en</strong>ed for Exhibit display, franked by single 1867-68 50r. lilac used from<br />
G<strong>en</strong>eva to Constantinople, readdressed back to V<strong>en</strong>ice. German P.O. in Constantinople arrival (May 31st) and<br />
th<strong>en</strong>ce returned via Austrian P.O. in Constantinople (June 4th) and Vi<strong>en</strong>na to V<strong>en</strong>ice where taxed by 1870 Italian<br />
30c. Postage Due. Readdressed again (h<strong>en</strong>ce italic ´Annullato´). A remarkable and appealing cover. SBK 43. . . . 750,–<br />
57 761 Yv.47 (2). 1879. WIMMIS. 40 rp. gris (2). Carta certificada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
57 762 1888 (Dec 26). Registered Parcel card to BRISTOL with fine mixed issue franking of 1882 numeral 10c. red and<br />
Standing Helvetia 1882 25c. yellow-gre<strong>en</strong> and two 1fr. lilac tied by framed VEVEY datestamps. Registration label<br />
below. A fine and attractive usage. Michel 54+59+63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
57 763 Yv.64, 67, 68. 1895. ZURICH a HOLANDA. Entero postal de 25 rp. verde con franqueo adicional de 3, 10 y 12 rp.<br />
Circulada por correo certificado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
764 <br />
THAILAND. 1892-95. REDIRECTED MAIL. MOLLENDO (Perú) to MARANAHO with Perú 20 cts. blue. MARANAHO to<br />
ENGLAND by Brasil 10 reis blue (2). ENGLAND to BANGKOK with 1/2 p. brown postal stationery and BANGKOK<br />
to ENGLAND with siam 1 att. on 64 atts. (2) and 2 atts. on 64 atts. A very unusual franking. . . . . . . . . . . . 1.400,–<br />
57 765 1909 (March 19). German Telegram Service <strong>en</strong>velope locally used with Jubilee 1908 1a yellow & gre<strong>en</strong> tied by<br />
Bangkok-2 cds. Bangkok-1 datestamp of receipt on reverse of scarce cover. Scott 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
766 <br />
TURKEY. 1717 (2 Dic.). SMYRNA (Turquía) a MADRID. Carta completa con texto de un religioso español de la Ord<strong>en</strong><br />
Franciscana dirigida al Comisionado G<strong>en</strong>eral de los Santos Lugares. Circulada por el correo especial español de<br />
Tierra Santa, manuscrito <strong>en</strong> el interior ´Por Jerusalem y Constantinopla´. La carta fue depositada <strong>en</strong> el correo<br />
oficial a la llegada a España <strong>en</strong> Val<strong>en</strong>cia, marca VALENCIA lineal inédita. Fecha más antigua conocida de una<br />
carta con marca de Val<strong>en</strong>cia y porte de ´8 marvs´. Excepcional y RARÍSIMA. Carta más antigua conocida<br />
proced<strong>en</strong>te de Ori<strong>en</strong>te con marcas postales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,–<br />
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57 767 1805 (8 Junio). CONSTANTINOPLA (Turquía) a TARRAGONA (España). DESINFECTADA y circulada privadam<strong>en</strong>te hasta<br />
Marsella dónde se <strong>en</strong>tregó al correo. Marca V6 rectificada. RARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
57 768 1820 (July 10). Entire letter from CONSTANTINOPLE to VERVIERS, disinfected at Semlin in transit and rastel punched<br />
and with circular NETTO E FUORI ET SPORCO DI DENTRO in black; struck with TUR in black. Manuscript<br />
´P.D.N. fa´ on reverse (may) be a G<strong>en</strong>eva Forwarding Ag<strong>en</strong>t as frequ<strong>en</strong>tly used in this period. Framed ´DUITSCH<br />
GRENSK./TO HENRI CHAPELLE´ applied over Semlin seal in black. Total charge due of 19 stuyvers on arrival in<br />
manuscript. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
57 769 1873 (Dec 19). Entire letter from SMYRNA to REUS (Spain) with handstruck ´1P. 09´ Postage Due marking on front in<br />
black. Rare and most unusual marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,–<br />
57 770 UNITED STATES. 1786 (15 Octubre). NEW YORK a BARCELONA. Circulada por buque español via Cádiz. Marca<br />
lineal de <strong>en</strong>trada CADIZ y tasa de ´11´ reales. Rara circulada <strong>en</strong> siglo XVIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
57 771 1827 (Dec 6). Entire letter from Fr<strong>en</strong>ch Consul in SAVANNAH to MARSEILLES, with black Consular handstamp and<br />
counter-signed by ´Le Vice Consul de France, a Savannah, Thomass<strong>en</strong>´ at top. Struck on <strong>en</strong>try with two line<br />
COLONIES / PAR LE HAVRE in red. Reverse with arrival cds (Jan 29, 1828) in black. A scarce and attractive<br />
<strong>en</strong>tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
772 1843 (Nov 30). Entire letter from NEW YORK ´per Britannia´ to LYON (France) franked by fine Postmaster´s Provisional<br />
1845-46 5c. black (signed ACM in mag<strong>en</strong>ta) tied in transit by Boulogne <strong>en</strong>try marking in red. Framed COLONIES<br />
& C.ART.12 alongside and London cds of transit on reverse (Dec 17). A rare Overseas usage and a fine cover.<br />
Scott 9X1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.000,–<br />
59 773 1859 (Jan 19). Cover to Leeds, GB <strong>en</strong>dorsed ´per British Steamer Africa´ franked by vertical pair and two single 1857<br />
12c black tied by black grid obliterators with red ´N. York-Br.Pkt-38´ cds at left and red<br />
´Paid-Liverpool-Br.Packet´ arrival (Jan 29). Scarce double rate franking. Scott 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
59 774 Sc.26+15L18. (1860 CA.). Cover from PHILADELPHIA to WASHINGTON DC., franked by Blood´s P<strong>en</strong>ny Post (1c.) black<br />
on white paper tied by BLOOD´S PENNY POST / JUN 17-11 A.M.-PHILAD alongside 1857-61 3c. dull red tied by<br />
grid cancellation with Philadelphia cds at right (June 17). The <strong>en</strong>velope with small faults but a scarce<br />
combination usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185,–<br />
58 775 Sc.29. 1860. NEW YORK a ESPAÑA. 5 cts. castaño. Tasada a la llegada con 4 Reales. Magnífica y muy temprana<br />
carta dirigida a España con sellos. Cert. PF´2002. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
59 776 1863. Cover to Paris franked by strip of three 1861 Jefferson 5c. brown paying 15c. rate, all tied by black target<br />
cancels. ´Paid - 12 - New York´ transit in red and ´Etats-Unis/Serv. Brit. Calais 3´ cds (Dec 22) in red. A fresh<br />
and fine cover. Scott 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
58 777 Sc.70a, 73. (1865 CA.). NEW ORLEANS to GERMANY. 2c. black, two singles, right stamp with natural s.e. at right, tied<br />
by CROSSROADS cancels on fresh cover to PRUSSIA (Germany), in combination with 1861 24c. brown lilac,<br />
paying the 20c. Prussian closed mail rate, New Orleans origin cds, red New York exchange and blue Aach<strong>en</strong><br />
transit datestamps; 2c. at left with margin nick at lower left, otherwise very fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
59 778 1867 (March 9). Cover to the Chilean Ambassador in Lima, Peru franked by 1861 10c. gre<strong>en</strong> and 12c. black tied by<br />
Washington DC cds and cork cancels. Red split rate ´12´ handstamp on front and British PO Panama transit in<br />
black; Lima arrival cds on reverse. An unusual destination. Scott 68,69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,–<br />
59 779 1867. WORCHESTER to NEW YORK. 3 c<strong>en</strong>ts. rose MISPLACED PERFORATION variety. Rare on cover. . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
139 780 1870 (Feb 9). Entire letter from NEW YORK to FRANCE franked by 1869 Locomotive 1c. pale yellow brown and 3c.<br />
blue tied by black CORK cancels and by ´10´ decime charge mark on arrival. Struck with GB / 40c. Accountancy<br />
marking in black on front and London transit (Feb 21) on reverse alongside Montpellier arrival cds. A fine and<br />
very rare franking. Scott 112,114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875,–<br />
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58 781 1870 (May 29). Registered cover to LUDLOW, Shropshire with 1869 Locomotive 2 x 3 c. blue and single Type II 15 c.<br />
brown & blue tied by black cork cancels and red registered cancel, Crown Registered handstamp at left of arrival.<br />
GLOSTER, BIRMINGHAM & LUDLOW cds´s on reverse of scarce 21 c. rate cover. Scott 114, 119. . . . . . . . . 400,–<br />
60 782 1872 (Feb 24). Cover from NEW YORK and mailed to POSTE RESTANTE in MUNICH and readdressed to ROME,<br />
franked by Banknote issue 2 c. brown vertical pair and single 3 c. gre<strong>en</strong> tied byh black cord cancels with red<br />
NEW YORK transit cds alongside. Underpaid for the readdressing and charged due on delivery in ROME with<br />
Postage Due 1870 30 c. neatly tied. Rare and fine cover. Cert. PF90. Scott 146, 147/J8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
59 783 1873. MORRISTOWN to GENEVE. 1 c<strong>en</strong>t (10) blue greyish. Spectacular franking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
60 784 1875 (25 Septiembre). SAN FRANCISCO a SANTANDER (España). 1 ctvo., 5 ctvos. y 30 ctvos. RARO franqueo<br />
tricolor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,–<br />
59 785 1888 (Nov 30). 2c. gre<strong>en</strong> on yellow postal stationery <strong>en</strong>velope, used to SWEDEN and up-rated with 1c. blue and 2c.<br />
gre<strong>en</strong> tied by SAN FRANCISCO duplexes. Underpaid and struck with T/CENTIMES 25 in black. Reverse with<br />
Swed<strong>en</strong> Postage Due 20ö. blue vertical pair tied by STOCKHOLM cds (Dec 19). A very scarce cover that would<br />
b<strong>en</strong>efit by being op<strong>en</strong>ed for Exhibit display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
59 786 URUGUAY. 1798. MONTEVIDEO a BUENOS AIRES. Marca MONT. Vº <strong>en</strong> rojo. Magnífica y muy rara carta completa<br />
circulada <strong>en</strong> el siglo XVIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
59 787 1803 (6 Diciembre). SAN JOSÉ a ESPAÑA. Marca SN. JOSE y transito por MONTEVIDEO ambas <strong>en</strong> rojo. Rarísima<br />
carta completa con texto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,–<br />
59 788 VENEZUELA. 1848 (Jan 24). Entire letter datelined CIUDAD BOLIVAR, mailed to BORDEAUX and struck in transit with<br />
SAINT PIERRE MARTINIQUE datestamp in black, via London (March 6) and struck with COLONIES / & ART.13 in<br />
red.Charged 25 decimes in manuscript on delivery. Fine and most unusual routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
59 789 1851 (8 Mayo). LA GUAYRA (V<strong>en</strong>ezuela) a S. SEBASTIÁN (España). Marca YNDIAS <strong>en</strong> rojo de Santander, estampación<br />
doble. Tres cortes de desinfección realizados <strong>en</strong> el Lazareto de San Simón <strong>en</strong> Vigo. RARA <strong>en</strong> una carta<br />
proced<strong>en</strong>te de V<strong>en</strong>ezuela. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
60 790 Sc.3b. 1861. MERIDA to MARACAIBO with left side of vertical bisected 1859 first issue fine impression 2 reales red,<br />
tied by ´O´ cancel. Some edge and a acidic ink repairs. RARE. Cert. B. MOORHOUSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,–<br />
59 791 1864. CARACAS a COLN (Alemania). Circulada via La Guayra, San Thomas y Londres. Rara destinación <strong>en</strong> esta época.<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,–<br />
60 792 1868. CARACAS a BURDEOS. Carta franqueada con cuatro sellos franceses de 20 cts. azul. Mat. ANCLA y fechador<br />
octogonal <strong>en</strong> el fr<strong>en</strong>te LA GUAYRA/* y al dorso fechadoresLIGNE L/PAQ. FR. y LIGNE-A/* PAQ. FR. * Nº1.<br />
MAGNIFICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
793 1876 (18 Febrero). CARUPANO (V<strong>en</strong>ezuela) a SANTANDER (España). Circulada con sellos franceses de 10 cts. (2) y<br />
80 cts. mat. ANCLA y fechador LIGNE B*PAQ. FR.*Nº 1* al que se le añadió manuscrito ´V<strong>en</strong>ezuela´ para<br />
indicar su orig<strong>en</strong>. Carta transportada por un paquebot de la linea ´Ebis´ desde Carupano a Fort de France dónde<br />
fue embarcada <strong>en</strong> un paquebot de la linea B. Tasa de 120 céntimos a la llegada a España. INTERESANTE. . . . 700,–<br />
139 794 1876 (30 Junio). CARUPANO (V<strong>en</strong>ezuela) a SANTANDER. Circulada con sellos de COLONIAS FRANCESAS de 40 cts.<br />
naranja y 80 cts. rosa (márg<strong>en</strong>es superiores cortos), mat. fechador LIGNE B/* PAQ. FR. * Nº 1 * (Salles 1431).<br />
Tasada a la llegada con 1,30 pts. Raro uso de sellos de Colonias Francesas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600,–<br />
59 795 1882. Envelope to Paris franked 25c. tied by Caracas date stamp. Obverse also bears red octagonal maritime date<br />
stamp of France ´V<strong>en</strong>ezuela * Paq. Fr. A No. 2´. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
139 796 Sc.73. 1885 (Nov. 2). Cover and original letter s<strong>en</strong>t registered to HALIFAX (Nova Scotia) bearing single 1880 1b. gre<strong>en</strong><br />
tied by PORTO CABELLO datestamp in black. Framed registration handstamp at left and reverse with New York<br />
(Nov 11) transit and Halifax arrival (Nov 14). Minor <strong>en</strong>velope tear at lower right but an extraordinarily rare single<br />
franking of Exhibition quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700,–<br />
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60 797 Sc.140, 141. 1896. CIUDAD BOLIVAR a UPATA. 50 cts. naranja y 1 bolivar violeta (defecto <strong>en</strong> la esquina superior<br />
derecha), mat. FECHADOR de Ciudad Bolivar del 29 de Septiembre. Rarísima, franqueo único conocido, sello de<br />
1 bolivar único conocido <strong>en</strong> carta y sello de 50 cts. tres cartas conocidas. Cert. K. HEISTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,–<br />
59 798 Sc.159 (2), 158. 1901. CIUDAD BOLIVAR a FRANCIA. 50 cts. naranja y 1 bolivar gris (2). Raro franqueo. . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
59 799 Sc.159 (3). 1901. CIUDAD BOLIVAR a FRANCIA. 1 bolivar gris tira de tres, marca lineal PAQUEBOT. Muy raro<br />
franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
61 800 Sc.159 (3), 158 (2), 163 (2). 1901. CIUDAD BOLIVAR a FRANCIA. 25 cts. azul (2) habilitado ´Resellado´, 50 cts.<br />
naranja (2) y 1 bolivar gris tira de tres. Espectacular y raro franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
61 801 Sc.160 (4). 1901. CIUDAD BOLIVAR a FRANCIA. 1 bolivar gris, bloque de cuatro. Espectacular y muy raro franqueo. . 250,–<br />
61 802 Sc.159 (4), 163 (2). 1902. CIUDAD BOLIVAR a PARIS. 25 cts. (2) (un sello defecto) habilitado ´Resellado´ y 1 bolivar<br />
gris (4) (un sello defecto <strong>en</strong> orig<strong>en</strong>). Muy raro franqueo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
61 803 ZEPPELIN. 1930 (May 22). ARGENTINA. LZ 127 flight cover franked by San Martin 12c. blue and 1930 Zeppelin blue<br />
surcharged set of five complete (Scott C20-C24) all tied by Bu<strong>en</strong>os Aires cds´s. Violet Zeppelin cachet and<br />
further EUROPE PAN-AMERICA ROUND FLIGHT cachet (Type I) also in violet below. Scarce. Sieger 63D var. . . 180,–<br />
61 804 1932 (23 marzo). BRAZIL. Tarjeta franqueada a bordo del GRAF ZEPPELIN con sellos alemanes de 20 pf. (2) y 1 Mk.<br />
a la llegada franqueada con sellos de Brasil de 400, 500, 1000 y 2000 reis. Marca del vuelo y llegada. (Sieger<br />
138, 139). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
61 805 1933 (3-Mayo). BULGARIA. SOFIA a PERNAMBUCO. 1, 2, 6, 12, 20 y 50 liras (3). Circulada para <strong>en</strong>lazar con el Graf<br />
Zeppelin <strong>en</strong> Berlín. Marca del vuelo y llegada (Sieger 202B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250,–<br />
61 806 1932 (21 Marzo). COLOMBIA. BRAZIL. RIO DE JANEIRO a CALI (Colombia). Circulada con sellos de Brasil 500, 700 y<br />
3.000 reis. Volada por GRAF ZEPPELIN a Friedrichshaf<strong>en</strong> (29 Marzo) y por correo aéreo a Colombia franqueado<br />
el sobre a la llegada con sello de 2 ctvos. y de 6 ctvos. Expreso ´TOBON´. Marca del vuelo y tránsito al dorso.<br />
(Sieger 139B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
61 807 1930 (19 Mayo). GERMANY. BERLIN a RIO DE JANEIRO. 2 Mk. volada por GRAF ZEPPELIN. Marcas del vuelo y<br />
llegada al dorso. (Sieger 57T). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
61 808 1932 (18 Marzo). GREAT BRITAIN. LONDRES a BUENOS AIRES. 6 p., 1 y 2/6 sh. circulada para <strong>en</strong>lazar con el<br />
GRAF ZEPPELIN <strong>en</strong> Berlín. Marcas del vuelo y llegada al dorso. (Sieger 138B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
61 809 1932 (April 14). IRELAND. LZ 127 flight cover to BRAZIL franked by definitive ½d. emerald and 1s. turquoise blue;<br />
struck with circular 3 SUDAMERIKAFAHRT / BERLIN-FRIEDRICHSHAFEN cachet in red alongside and brown<br />
cachet above. Recife acceptance (20/4) on reverse of a scarce cover. Sieger 150B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,–<br />
61 810 1934 (22-Junio). ITALY. MILAN a BUENOS AIRES. 5, 25 cts., 1, 1,25 y 2 liras. Circulada para <strong>en</strong>lazar con el Graf<br />
Zeppelin <strong>en</strong> Friedrichshaf<strong>en</strong>. Marca del vuelo y llegada (Sieger 254B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,–<br />
61 811 1932 (15 Abril). LITHUANIA. KAUNAS a PERNAMBUCO. Entero Postal de 36 c. con franqueo adicional de 10 cts., 1<br />
Li. y 5 Li. Circulada para <strong>en</strong>lazar con el GRAF ZEPPELIN <strong>en</strong> Berlín. Marcas del vuelo y llegada. (Sieger 150B). 150,–<br />
61 812 1931. LUXEMBOURG. LUXEMBURGO a MUNCHEN. Circulada con sello de 13/4 Fr. azul y sello alemán de 2 Mk.<br />
Marca del vuelo y tránsito de Rio de Janeiro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,–<br />
61 813 1932 (23 Agosto). LUXEMBOURG. LUXEMBURGO a PERNAMBUCO. 1 Fr. circulado para <strong>en</strong>lazar con el GRAF<br />
ZEPPELIN <strong>en</strong> Friedrichshaf<strong>en</strong> con fanqueo alemán de 25 pf. y 1 Mk. Marca del vuelo y llegada. (Sieger 183A). . 100,–<br />
60 814 1930 (10 mayo). NETHERLANDS. AMSTERDAM a BASEL. 40, 50 y 75 c<strong>en</strong>t. y 5 gul. circulada por GRAF ZEPPELIN<br />
<strong>en</strong> el vuelo a Sudamerica de ida y vuelta, marca del vuelo y llegada al dorso. (Sieger 57H). . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,–<br />
60 815 1932. NORWAY. ´4th S.America Flight´. Norwegian acceptance <strong>en</strong>velope to Pernambuco franked 5 ore posthorn, 15<br />
ore(3) Lions + block of four 45 ore airs tied by Oslo datestamp. Obverse also shows red Berlin-Friedrichshaf<strong>en</strong><br />
+ S.America ´map´ flight cachets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,–<br />
web 816<br />
1933 (19 Agosto). PARAGUAY. ASUNCIÓN a ALEMANIA. Entero Postal de 70 ctvos. con franqueo adicional de 3 p.,<br />
4,50 p. (3) y 9 p. circulada por GRAF ZEPPELIN. Fechador especial del vuelo y llegada. (Sieger 228). . . . . . . 85,–<br />
60 817 1930 (12 Mayo). SAAR. SAAR a SAAR. 50 cts. (6), 3 Fr. (3), 5 Fr. (4) y 10 Fr. (4) circulada <strong>en</strong> el viaje <strong>completo</strong> de<br />
ida y vuelta, al dorso llegada a Friedrichshaf<strong>en</strong> (6 Junio). Espectacular y raro franqueo. (Sieger 57P). . . . . . . . 350,–<br />
60 818 1932 (25 septiembre). SWITZERLAND. ROMANSHORN a PERNAMBUCO. Franqueo <strong>en</strong> anverso y reverso destacando 2<br />
1/2, 5, 20 cts. (2) (Tete-Beche). Marca del vuelo y llegada. (Sieger 183A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,–<br />
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