French Shipmail in the Levant 1859 (July 6): Cover from Constantinople to Zürich, franked by Napolêon imperforated 80 c. carmine 'cerise' in a horizontal strip of five with corner marginal 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge, the 10 c. in addition by bluish dealer's cachet. "CARMEL 6 JUIL. 59" Shipmail cds (Salles fig. 764), framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with transit cds's of Marseille, the French BUREAU FRANCAISE DE BALE cds in red, and of the Swiss office in Basel as well as arrival cds of Zürich (July 14, 59). Minor imperfections, three adhesives shaved or touched, the 10 c. bistre hit by a filing fold, nevertheless a most attractive and desirable cover. Cert. Roumet (1996).rnNote: From January 1857 until September 1865, the rate from the Levant to Switzerland was 90 c. for each 7.5 gram, with this item presenting the quintuple rate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 662
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French offices in Constantinople 1867 (Oct 23): Cover from Odessa, forwarded to Constantinople and sent from there to the Prince of Valdina in Palermo, dated inside "Odessa 7/19. Ottobre 1867", showing on front forwarder cachet COTRONEO & TOSCANO ODESSA. The cover bears a mixed franking of Napolêon perforated 40 c. orange and laureated 20 c. blue, tied by dotted '5083' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge. CONSTANTINOPLE 23 OCT. 67 TURQUIE despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with Messina transit and Palermo arrival cds (Oct. 30). Some perforation irregularities, a most attractive forwarded cover. Opinion Holcombe (1990). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 664
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French offices in Constantinople 1873 (Oct 15): Cover from Constantinople to Mariupol, franked by 1872 Cêrès 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair, tied by bold dotted '5083' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge. CONSTANTINOPLE 15 OCT. 73 TURQUIE despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and crisp "KONST-POLSK 8 OKT. 73" cds of the Russian ROPiT post office (Tchilinghirian & Stephen fig. 713) in blue alongside as well as a Russian transit cds of Odessa and an Oct 14 (Julian calendar) arrival cds of Mariupol at the Sea of Azov. Light filing folds, a desirable cover despatched at the French P.O. but transferred to and further on transported by the Russian ROPiT. Cert. Holcombe (1990). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 667
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in Anatolian Black Sea ports, Sinope 1857c: Napolêon imperforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fresh adhesives with vivid colours, the 10 c. shaved at left and partially at top, each stamp tied by decorative dotted '4014' Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge in blue, framed PD in blue alongside on large piece. A most attractive item from this extremely rare post office which was in function between 1857 and 1869, when it was replaced by Ordu. Signed Roumet Maury = € 2'300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 670
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French offices in Anatolian Black Sea ports, Samsun 1860 (June 11): Cover written in Amasya in Anatolia and despatched in Samsun to Constantinople, bearing Napolêon imperforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fresh adhesives with vivid colours, the 40 c. shaved at left top, each stamp tied by light dotted '4013' Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. "SAMSOUN 11 JUIN 60 TURQ. D'ASIE" cogwheel cds and framed PD in blue alongside, reverse with Constantinople arrival cds (June 14). Minor file folds away from the stamps, fragile thin paper, nevertheless a very attractive item. Signed Baudot, Calves & Goebel Maury = € 1'315. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 673
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French offices in the Dobrudja 1864 (Nov 20): Part Cover from Tulscha to / via Constantinople, franked by Napolêon perforated 5 c. green (2) and 40 c. orange, tied by light dotted '5102' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in blue, "TULSCHA 20 NOV. 64 TURQ. D'EUROPE" cogwheel cds and framed PD, both in blue alongside. Reverse with part "CONSTANTINOPLE 28 NOV. 64 TURQUIE" arrival cds. Part of front and reverse as well as sideflaps missing, minor irregularties of the stamps, nevertheless a desirable item with a rare stamp combination to pay the 50 centimes rate, in addition from a rare office Pothion 30 points = € 2'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 674
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French offices in Syria 1865 (June 13): Cover from Aleppo, despatched at Alexandretta, sent to Marseille, bearing Napolêon imperforated 10 c. bistre and pair 20 c. blue, fine and fresh example with vivid colour, tied by dotted '5079' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. Front shows bilingual dealer's cachet from Alep in blue, ALEXANDRETTE 13 JUIN 65 SYRIE cogwheel cds, framed PD and French POSTE FRANCAISE D'ALEP in blue as well as framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red. Reverse with Marseille arrival cds (June 25). An attractive item. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 675
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French offices in Romania 1865 (June 3): Lettersheet from Braila to Athenes, franked by Napolêon perforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fine and fresh adhesives, tied by central strike of attractive dotted '5087' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in blue, "IBRAILA 3 JUIN 66 VALACHIE" cogwheel cds and framed PD, both in blue alongside. Reverse with French CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE and Greek Piraeus transit and Athenes arrival cds (May 29, Julian calendar). Two sideflaps missing and acid ink holes, nevertheless a very rare usage from this office, full of character. Signed Roumet Maury = € 2'000 / Pothion 28 points = € 2'100. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 676
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French offices in Anatolian Black Sea ports, Trebizonde 1864 (June 18): Cover written in Poti in Russian ruled Georgia and despatched in Trebizonde to Bordeaux, bearing Napolêon perforated 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fresh adhesives, each stamp tied by clear dotted '5100' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. TREBIZONDEN 18 JUIN 64 TURQ. D'ASIE cogwheel cds and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with Constantinople (June 21) and Marseille transit as well as Bordeaux arrival (July 1) cds's. Minor perforation irregularities and file folds away from the stamps, pre-use fold in the 40 c. definitive, nevertheless an attractive item. Signed Roumet Maury = € 850. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 680
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in Romania 1868 (Sept 27): Cover from Sulina to Constantinople, franked by Napolêon perforated 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by light dotted '5099' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black, SULINA 27 SEPT. 68 TURQ. D'EUROPE cogwheel cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with CONSTANTINOPLE 30 SEPT. 68 TURQUIE arrival cds. Some toning and wear, nevertheless a desirable cover from this extremely rare office. Signed Baudot Maury = € 12'650 / Pothion 36 points = € 7'500.rnProvenance: Collection Henri Thiaude, Baudot sale 224, Feb 2016. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 4,000.00
Sold...CHF 8,000.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 685
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French offices in Cilicia, Mersina 1873 (Feb 3): Envelope from Tarsus, despatched at Mersina and sent to Marseille, bearing Cêrès 1872 25 c. blue type I in a horizontal pair and 30 c. brown, fine and fresh example with vivid colour, tied by clear dotted '5072' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. MERSINA 3 FEVR. 73 TURQUIE D'ASIE cogwheel cds, framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Mersina "SALUHY & Cie" forwarder cachet, Beyrouth transit and Marseille arrival cds's (Feb 17). Tear in backflap, nevertheless a marvelous item with an attractive French-Arabic address side, Signed Calves and Miro. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 686
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French offices in Egypt 1874 (June 2): Cover from Alexandria to Marseille, endorsed "vapeur français", bearing Egypt 1872 Penasson 1 pi. rose red, tied by POSTE EGIZIANE 2 JUN 1874 ALESSANDRIA cds. A French Cêrès definitive 80 c. rose was added to pay the journey to France, a fine and fresh example, tied by dotted '5080' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. "ALEXANDRIE 2 JUIN 74 EGYPTE" cds, framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE, both in red alongside. Reverse with Marseille arrival cds (June 6). An interesting combination cover, French 80 centimes rate after July 1871. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 687
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French offices in Syria 1872 (Sept 26): Cover from Lattakia to Marseille, bearing Napolêon laureated 80 c. rose, fine and fresh example, tied by dotted '5091' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in black. "LATTAQUIE 26 SEPT. 72 SYRIE" cogwheel cds, framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Smyrne transit and Marseille arrival cds (Oct 10). An interesting cover from this rare office, 80 centimes rate after July 1871 Maury = € 2'500 (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 688
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French offices in Egypt 1866: Napolêon laureated 5 f. grey violet, a suberb example of this difficult stamp with vibrant colour and very good perforation, cancelled centrally and most attractive with crisp '5080' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge of Alexandria. An outstanding example, signed Calves Maury = € 1'000 for the stamp only. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 689
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French offices in Egypt 1874 (Nov 7): Cover from Alexandria to Marseille, endorsed "Via Brindisi", bearing Siège 40 c. orange in a strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple, tied by dotted '5080' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenges in black. Rare "PAQ. ANGL. 7 NOV. 74 ALEXANDRIE" cds in black, framed PD and French entry "PAG. ANG. V. BRIND. 14 NOV. 74 A. MOD.", both in red alongside. Reverse with Paris arrival cds of the same day. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 690
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French offices in the Aegean, Rhodes 1873 (Sept 30): Cover from Rhodes to Marseille, bearing Cêrès 1872 80 c. rose, a suberb example with vivid colour and perfect perforation, tied by decorative dotted '5094' Gros Chiffres numeral lozenge in blue, RHODES 30 SEPT. 73 TURQUIE cogwheel cds, framed PD, both in blue and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with Smirne transit and arrival cds (Oct. 9). A most attractive item. Signed Roumet Maury = € 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 691
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French offices in Cilicia, Mersina 1853/68: Lot three stamps/pieces and two covers incl. '3770' Petits Chiffres lozenges on two stamps and on 1860 cover to Syros franked by 18532 10 c. and 40 c., also '5092' Gros Chiffres on one piece and on 1865 cover from the same correspondence franked by Empire 10 c. and 40 c. each with pearled Messina datestamps well struck in black Maury = € 3'200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 692
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French offices in Egypt, Alexandria 1853/71: Lot for stamps/multiple/pieces and three covers incl. '3704' Petits Chiffres on 1859 cover with 50 c. franking to Paris (signed Roumet), '5080' Gros Chiffres on 1866 Napolêon laureated 5 f. grey violet, usual imperfections, on 80 c. rose in a block of six, and on Bordeaux 40 c. orange and piece with two examples of 80 c. deep rose; also 1862 triple rate cover to Marseille bearing Napolêon imperforated 10 c. & 40 c., three examples of each stamp tied by the '5080' gros chiffres. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 693
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in the Aegean 1853/71: Lot 16 used stamps/multiples/pieces and one cover incl. RHODES three Napolêon definitives with '3772' Petits Chiffres and six definitives with '5094' Gros Chiffres lozenges, superb pair Bordeaux 40 c. orange. Also METELIN '3771' Petits Chiffres on three stamps and 1859 cover to Blois, '5093' Gros Chiffres on Napolêon definitives, one strip of four Napolêon laureated 10 c. bistre. A fine group Maury = € 5'400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 694
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in Anatolian Black Sea ports, Trebizonde 1853/72: Group one cover and eight used stamps/pieces incl. piece with Napolêon imperforated 10 c. & 40 c. with '4016' Petits chiffre lozenge, 1868 cover to Constantinople with pair Napolêon laureated 20 c. blue to pay the 40 centime rate, tied by '5100' Gros Chiffres lozenge, also seven Siège, rare Bordeaux and Cêrès 1872 definitives with '5100' lozenges, one with cogwheel cds. Maury = € 1'450+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 695
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French offices in Syria 1853/72: Lot twelve used stamps/multiples and covers (3) incl. BEYROUTH '3706' Petits chiffres on two stamps, '5082' Gros Chiffres on five stamps/pair incl. Bordeaux 40 c., and on late usage of Napolêon perforated 20 c. blue on 1868 cover to Lyon (signed Lamy), also on 1868 double rate cover to Marseille. Furthermore TRIPOLI '5101' Gros Chiffres on five stamps/pieces and on 60 c. rate cover 1867 to Florence Maury = € 3'100+ (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 696
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French offices in Bulgaria 1853/72: Lot two covers and nine stamps/pieces of the Varna P.O. incl. 1865 double rate cover bearing Napolêon perforated 10 c. bistre (2) & 40 c. orange (2) as well as 1866 triple rate cover bearing 40 c. orange in a strip of three, all tied by numeral '5103' Gros chiffres lozenges. In addition four stamps with '4018' Petits chiffres lozenges and five stamps/pieces with the '5103' cancellation. Both covers with file folds through one stamp, in general a fine and appealing lot, one signed Scheller Maury = € 2'800+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 697
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French offices in Asia Minor 1853/72: Lot four covers and 20 stamps/pieces incl. LES DARDANELLES, two stamps and one piece with Petits chiffrs '3708', one double rate cover to Livorno bearing Siège 40 c. orange in a strip of three, tied by Gros chiffres '5084' numeral lozenges, also seven stamps/multiples cancelled by the '5084' with a Napolêon imperforated 1 c. olive. Further on SMYRNE '3709' Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge on two covers with 1860 cover to Tuscany with correct 90 c. rate and 1860 double rate cover to Marseille as well as '5098' Gros Chiffres cancellations on 1873 cover to London and two fine and rare usages on single examples of the Bordeaux 40 c. orange and 80c. rose, cancellations also on strip of four 1872 30 c. brown anf strip of three 80 c. rose, and finally cds cancellation of Smyrne on 1872 4 c. grey and post 1876 (2). An interesting and diverse lot, mounted and carefully described on album sheets Maury = € 2'900+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 698
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
French offices in Palestine, Jaffa 1853/72: Lot two stamps, one piece, two fronts and a cover from Jaffa incl. 1862 cover front at double rate to Beyrouth bearing Napolêon impeforated 20 c. blue and 80 c. rose, tied by '3768' Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge, framed "P.P." alongside, an extremely rare usage ex Thiaude collection. Also '5089' Gros Chiffres in blue on Bordeaux 40 c. orange, on Cêrès 1872 80 c. rose, two singles on cover front at double rate to Paris with 'Croix potencêe' handstamp alongside, on another strip of three of this stamp, on an 1876 entire letter at 30 c. UPU rate and a cogwheel Jaffa cds on Cêrès 30c. adhesive after the lozenges had been replaced. An impressive lot with many competent signatures. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 699
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in Anatolian Black Sea ports 1853/72: Group one cover and ten used stamps incl. INEBOLI two rare '5088' Gros Chiffres in blue on Napolêon laureated 80 c. rose and Siège 40 c. orange, KERASSUNDE three rare '5090' Gros Chiffres on different Napolêon different, a splendid trio, ORDU two rare '5097' Gros Chiffres in blue on Siège 40 c. orange and Cêrès 1872 80 c. rose, SAMSOUN Petits Chiffres '4013' on Napolêon and Gros Chiffres '5096' on two definitives and on a 1867 cover from Amasya via Samsun to Constantinople Maury = € 5'000+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 700
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French offices in Macedonia and Thrace 1853/72: Lot four covers and 16 stamps/pieces incl. SALONIQUE, two covers to Italy bearing Napolêon imperforated 80 c. rose, tied by Petits chiffres '4012' and Gros chiffres '5095' numeral lozenges, respectively, also 50 c. rate cover to France, three pieces with Gros chiffres cancellations on two-colour frankings as well as five other stamps and pieces. Further on GALLIPOLI '3767' Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge on three stamps as well as '5086' Gros Chiffres cancellation on a rare cover to Constantinople and on three stamps / pieces. Includes also one 1872 Cêrès 80 c. rose as well as a mixed franking of Napolêon imperforated 40 c. and Siège 40 c. with '5086' Gros chiffre in blue, which was used after February 1872 in RODOSTO after Gallipoli was closed. A sound lot, mounted and carefully described on album sheets Maury = € 7'900+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 701
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in Romania and the Dobrudja 1853/72: Selection 21 used stamps/multiples or pieces with blue cancellations, incl. GALATZ with three Napolêon imperf with Petits Chiffres '4008', one strip of three 80 c. carmine and four other adhesives with Gros Chiffres '5085'; IBRAILA with Gros Chiffres '5087' on three stamps/pieces, KUSTENDJE with Gros Chiffres '5139', two superb and splendid strikes of this rare cancellation on Napolêon laureated 10 c. and Siège 40 c., SULINA with rare strikes of Gros chiffres '5099', and TULSCHA with Gros Chiffres '5102' on six stamps Maury = € 7'300+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 703
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Cat No: Collection
1841/64: French Consular Mail in the Levant, Selection of five entire letters with 1841 (June 19) forwarded letter from Odessa (Russia) via Constantinople to Alexandria (Egypt), POSTE FRANÇAISE /D'ALEP in blue on 1858 (March 22) letter from Smyrna to Alexandrette handstamped TAXE 10 (decimes), 1854 (Aug. 3) lettersheet from London via Smyrna to Aleppo as well as two incoming letters to Malta, forwarded from Odessa. A fine group, all ex collection Dott. A. Cattani. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 704
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Cat No: Collection
French offices in Constantinople 1853/63: Lot three covers incl. 1862 cover from Amassia in Anatolia to Constantinople at the 50 c. rate bearing Napolêon imperforated 10 c. & 40 c. tied upon arrival with numeral '3707' Petits chiffres lozenge with framed PD in red and framed MER NOIRE handstamp in black alongside. Also 1867 cover at the 60 c. Italy rate to Genova bearing a strip of three Napolêon perforated 20 c. blue, also 1870 cover to Messina at the same rate, bearing this time a rare strip of six of the 10 c. bistre. Some imperfections, nevertheless an appealing trio, ingoing and outgoing mail to/from Constantinople. One cert. Roumet (1996). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jan-26-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5164
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1853: Entire letter written in Adrianople on July 9, 1857 and sent to Lyon, bearing Napolêon imperf. 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fine and fresh examples with brilliant colours and and fair to large margins, each cancelled by framed "P.P." in black, "VILLE-DE-BORDEAUX 15 JUIL. 57" ship's cds and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE alongside. Reverse with Lyon (July 24) arrival cds. A superb and interesting shipmail entire. Signed Calves.rnrnReference: Salles - La Poste Maritime Française, vol II, pp. 89 and 137-138.rnNote: The 'Ville de Bordeaux' Paquebot sunk at the entrance of the port of Piraeus at Dec 12, 1855. The circular datestamp was saved, given to Constantinople and later given to the vessel 'Hermus' on July 4, 1857. As the 'Hermus' had no cds with its own name at that time, the 'Ville-de-Bordeaux' cds was used on the Hermus on its return journey. As there was no Anchor obliterator, the framed PD was used to cancel the adhesives. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,600.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5205
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1867: Cover from Constantinople to Paris, bearing Napolêon laureated 10 c. bistre, type I, in a strip of four, a fine multiple with fresh colour, good perforation and centering, tied by light Anchor lozenge in blue. Octagonal "CONSTANTINOPLE P. FR. U No1 2 MARS 70" despatch cds and framed PD, both in blue as well as framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE alongside. Reverse with Marseille transit and arrival cds's (March 10). An attractive item full of character, the multiple paying the 1866 40 centimes single rate from the Levant to France. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5217
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1868: Second page of an entire letter from the French post office in Alexandria to Nimes, bearing Napolêon laureated 20 c. blue type II in mixed franking with Bordeaux 20 c. blue type II report 1, two fine and fresh examples, tied by light Gros Chiffres '5080' numeral lozenge, despatch "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 28 FEVR. 71" cds and framed PD alongside. An exceptional combination of same colour and face value to pay the correct 40 centimes rate from Egypt to France, effective until June 1871. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5320
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1872: Envelope from Thessaloniki to Civita Vecchia, endorsed "via Napoli", bearing Cêrès 5 c. green and 25 c. blue type III, tied in transit by straight line "coi Postali Francesi". Reverse with transit Napoli and arrival cds (7 GIU 76). Cover given directly to the vessel and the stamps postmarked upon arrival in Italy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5326
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1862/68: Cover from Thessaloniki to Genova, mailed at the French post office at the Dardanelles, bearing a mixed issue franking of Napolêon perf. 40 c. orange 'vif' in a horizontal strip of four and Napolêon laureated 20 c. blue Type II, fresh and fine examples with good perforation, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5084' lozenge, despatch "DARDANELLES TURQUIE 20 MAI 69" cds and framed PD alongside. Reverse with Messina transit and arrival cds's (May 27). A superb item with a delightful mixed issue combination to pay the correct triple rate from the French Post Offices in the Levant to Italy between 1866 and 1875. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5327
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1862: Lettersheet from Trebizonde to Genova, bearing Napolêon perf. 80 c. dark-rose, a fine example with good perforation and centering, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5100' numeral lozenge, dotted despatch cds (April 7, 1866) and framed PD alongside. Reverse with French Constantinople cds and Napoli and arrival cds (April 19). Perforation toning and archive fold away from stamps and postmarks, an appealing cover representing the correct 80 c. rate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5328
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French Levant 1862: Cover from Cavala to Genova bearing Napolèon perforated 80 c. rose carmine in fresh colour and with good perforation, tied by '5095' numeral lozenge and "SALONIQUE 26 AVRIL 64 TURQUIE" cds in black, framed PD in black and PROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI in red alongside, reverse with Dardanelles transit (April 27) and Genova arrival (May 6) cds's. The cover was sent with a forwarder to Salonico and thence to the French postal system. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5329
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1868: Cover from the French PO in Beirout to Lyon, bearing Napolêon laureated 40 c. orange, a fine example with fresh colour and superb perforation, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5082' numeral lozenge, despatch "BEYROUTH SYRIE 22 JUIL. 70" cds, framed PD and framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE in red alongside. Reverse with arrival cds (Aug. 5). A delightful item proving the continuous activity of the Messagières Maritimes at the beginning of the Franco-Prussian War. Signed G. Lamy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5331
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Cat No: 38+54
1870: Cover from Trebizonde to London, bearing Siège 40 c. orange in mixed franking with horizontal pair of Cêrès 1872 10 c. brown, all tied by crisp Gros Chiffres '5100' numeral lozenges in blue, cogwheel "TREBIZONDE 9 OCT 75 TURQ. D'ASIE" cds and framed PD, both in the same blue as well as "LONDON PAID 21 OC 75" cds in red alongside. Reverse with Constantinople and Marseille transit cds's. An appealing cover, correct rate to Great Britain, as France and its Levant Offices had not yet joined the General Postal Union, while the United Kingdom did. Signed Calves and Papadopoulos Paris. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5332
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French Levant 1871 (July 5): Cover from Constantinople to Lyon bearing two single examples of Bordeaux 40 c. orange, the left stamp showing variety: "4 pseudo-retouchê", both stamps in vivid colour and with fair to enormous margins, tied by Ancre lozenge in blue, LIGNE U cds (July 5) and PD in blue as well as framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERANNÉE in red alongside, reverse with Lyon arrival cds (15 JUIL 71). A delightful cover. Signed Jamet & Calves Yvert = € 2'650. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5333
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1875: Cover despatched at the French PO at the Dardanelles and sent to Paris, bearing Cêrès 1872/75 10 c. brown on rose with Large digits, tied by "LES DARDANELLES TURQUIE 6 DEC. 78" cds in blue. Reverse with Paris Étranger (Dec 13) arrival cds. An appealing cover showing the 30 c. UPU rate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 5334
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1872: Envelope from the French PO in Suez to Tanlay, bearing Cêrès 1872 80 c. rose, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5105' numeral lozenge with cogwheel "SUEZ Bau FRANCAIS 3 NOV. 73" cds and framed PD alongside. Reverse with thre ambulant and Tanlay arrival (Nov. 11) cds's. A most appealing cover from this rare office, correct rate in the July 1871 tariff. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
