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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 98

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4061
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 8) Paris to Uruguay (Jettisoned Mail). Folded printed Orlandi Formular letter to Montevideo, postmarked "Paris, Rue D'Enghien, 8 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (defective) tied by numeral "4" star cancel, handstamped red boxed "P.P.", red "London, 30 NO 70" transit, cover slightly aged, Fine, carried by the Daguerre and part of the jettisoned mail.
Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.

AN IMPORTANT BALLON MONTÉ TO THIS EXTREMELY RARE DESTINATION. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

Opening US$ 17,000.00
Sold...US$ 17,000.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:19:21 EST
Sold For 17000

The B.D. Forster Collection of Ballon Monté
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4062
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 8) Paris to Elbeuf (Jettisoned Mail). Folded Dépêche-Ballon No. 4 postmarked "Paris, R. St. Domque St. Gn 58, 8 Nov. 70" double circle and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "20" star cancel, backstamped "Elbeuf, 1 Dec. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

"Le Daguerre" was piloted by Sylvain Jubert with a freight of 270 kgs, landing later the same day (12 Nov.) with the pilot, passengers & mail all captured - the latter released after conclusion of the war - one mail bag was jettisoned, recovered by the French Guard at Ferrières and transmitted with arrival postmarks from the 20th of November to the 29th.
Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:20:28 EST
Sold For 700

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4063
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 8) Paris to Jonzac. Folded "Correspondance Havas" (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 8 Nov. 70" double circle tying 20c Cérès with mute Star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:21:33 EST
Sold For 220

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4064
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 9) Paris to Baden, Switzerland (Jettisoned Mail). Folded Gazette des Absents No. 6 postmarked "Paris, Pl. De La Bourse, 9 Nov. 70" double circle and franked with 20c Empire Lauré + 10c Cérès (10c small perf fault) tied by numeral "1" star cancel, sent in error to England with bold two line handstamp tying 20c "PAID ONLY, TO ENGLAND", backstamped red "London, 30 NOV. 70" transit, notation at bottom "prière de faire suivre en cas d'absence" and addressed at top to a hotel in Basel, backstamped "Basel, 4.XII.70" arrival postmark, red manuscript crayon "60" at left, Very Fine and an intriguing usage, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:22:07 EST
Sold For 950

Italy, Italian States and Colonies
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4065
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 9) Paris to Italy (Jettisoned Mail). Folded letter to Milano, postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 9 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with two 20c Empire Lauré tied by two strike of numeral "2" star cancel, backstamped Italian railway transit of Nov. 28 and "Milano, 29 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, slightly refolded at bottom, F.-V.F., a scarce destination, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:23:51 EST
Sold For 725

The B.D. Forster Collection of Ballon Monté
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4066
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 9) Paris to England (Jettisoned Mail). Folded Gazette des Absents No. 6 to Manchester, postmarked "Paris, R. de Bondy, 9 Nov. 70" double circle and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "5" star cancel, backstamped "Manchester, 3 DE. 70" arrival postmark, light cover stain, Very Fine, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:25:21 EST
Sold For 450

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4067
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 10) Paris to Lussan. Folded "Le Ballon Poste No3" (on pink paper) postmarked "Paris, Pl. De La Bourse, 10 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:26:21 EST
Sold For 525

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4068
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 10) Paris to Tours. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, BT. de L'Hopital, 10 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "33" star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

A NICE COVER FROM THIS SCARCE PARIS OFFICE CARRIED BY LE DAGEURRE. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:29:02 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4069
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Rennes. Folded letter postmarked red "Paris (SC), 11 Nov. 70" double circle tying 20c Empire Lauré with red "REPUBLIC FRANÇAISE MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR, CABINET DU MINISTERE" backstamped, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, an attractive & rare cover, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:47:47 EST
Sold For 850

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4070
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Autun. Folded Correspondance Havas (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 11 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès (trivial corner perf flaw) tied by mute star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, carried by the Dageurre.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 280.00
Sold...US$ 280.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:48:36 EST
Sold For 280

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4071
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Gare Du Nord, 11 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (small perf tear) tied by neat numeral "26" star cancel, large red boxed "P.D." handstamp alongside, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, cover with some wrinkles and expert restoration, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.

A RARE COVER TO THIS EXOTIC DESTINATION CARRIED BY THE DAGUERRE. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

Opening US$ 20,000.00
Sold...US$ 20,000.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:51:11 EST
Sold For 20000


November Flights -Général Uhrich thr

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4072
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 12) Paris to Mexico City. Folded Gazette des Absents #6, postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 12 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (clipped perfs) tied by numeral "2" star cancel, handstamped red boxed "P.P." and Mexican numeral "4" due marking, backstamped "Paris à Calais 1o, 26 Nov. 70" transit marking, manuscript routing instruction "voie de St. Nazaire" for transmission by French Packet at bottom left, two unnoticeable insect holes to left of stamp and unnoticeable cover tear at top, still Very Fine, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE TO MEXICO, OF WHICH VERY FEW ARE KNOWN. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Opening US$ 17,000.00
Sold...US$ 17,000.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:52:50 EST
Sold For 17000

The B.D. Forster Collection of Ballon Monté
November Flights -Général Uhrich thr

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4073
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 12) Paris to London. Folded Correspondance Havas (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 12 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 10c + 20c Cérès tied by mute star cancels & red London, 26 Nov. 70 arrival, trivial light toning & 10c small defect, F.-V.F., a scarce Correspondance Havas used to a foreign destination, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:53:39 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4074
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 12) Paris to Le Mans. Folded Gazette des Absents No 7 with Supplement postmarked "Paris, R. St. Honoré 12 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "11" Star cancel, backstamped "Calais a Paris 2o, 25 Nov. 70" railway transit & "Le Mans, 28 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine and choice, a rare Gazette des Absents with Supplement carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:54:24 EST
Sold For 210

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
November Flights -Général Uhrich thr

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4075
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 12) Paris to Bruxelles, Belgium. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 12 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" star cancel, backstamped "Bruxelles, 26 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:55:14 EST
Sold For 600

The B.D. Forster Collection of Ballon Monté
November Flights -Général Uhrich thr

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4076
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 13) Paris to Seine-Port. Envelope with manuscript endorsement "Garde Nationale Mobile" at top, postmarked rare "ARMÉE FRANÇAISE, QUARTR GAL, 13 Nov. 70" double circle tying two 10c Empire Lauré (minor flaws), no arrival marking as usual on mail to occupied territory, Very Fine, a rare military usage, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:56:37 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4077
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 14) Paris to Laon (Occupied Zone). Folded "Journal-Poste No4" postmarked "Paris, Pl. De La Bourse, 14 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, sent to the Prussian occupied zone and taxed with blue crayon "30" manuscript, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:57:53 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4078
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 14) Paris to Toulouse. Envelope with printed enclosure (on pink paper) "Le Ballon-Poste No 2" postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 14 Nov. 70" double circle franked with 20c Empire Lauré (defective) tied by numeral "15" star cancel, backstamped with "Toulouse, 26 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, cover with tiny edge flaws, Very Fine, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:58:59 EST
Sold For 725

Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4079
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 15) Paris to Grenoble. Folded "Correspondance Havas" (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 15 Nov. 70" double circle franked with 20c Cérès tied by mute Star cancel, backstamped "Grenoble, 27 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Général Uhrich.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:59:30 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4080
Symbol:

image 1870 (Nov. 15) Paris to Elbeuf. Folded Dépêche Ballon No 6 postmarked "Paris, R. St. Domque-St-Gn 56, 15 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré (light crease) tied by numeral "20" Star cancel, backstamped "Elbeuf, 24 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine and choice, carried by the Général Uhrich, ex-Steinway.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:00:59 EST
Sold For 400

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