New Caledonia 1893: Envelope (a bit reduced at the bottom) as a registered letter from "Nlle CALÉDONIE NOUMÉA 20 FEVR 93" franked with 1, 2, and 4 Centimes, some stamps with a bit irregular perforation. Each denomination has been affixed 10x; distributed on the front, as well as on the back side. Cancel "LIGNE T PAQ. FR. N°6 25 FEVR 93" on front, arrival "STRASSBURG (ELS) 30.3.93.." on the back. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 600
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1876/1990c.: Covers/cards (225+) with exceptional early to modern range incl. 1876 cover with scarce triangular 'Faut de Timbres' cachet in black ex Noumea to Paris, 1876 cover with General Issues Cêrès 10 c. and 30 c. to France, 1888 cover from La Foa to France at 25 c. rate, 1894 and 1896 New South Wales 2½ d. rate covers to Noumea, 1889 and 1897 Military concession covers (3) franked at 15 c. to France, 1893 'NCE' four colour franking cover locally used, 1895 diagonally overprinted 10 c. and 20 c. on registered cover to Paris (signed), 1915 postcard from Vou via Noumea to France, 1928 cover to Mexico, 1935 cover handstamped "AVION ACCIDENTE" from Scipio crash, World War II censored covers (17) incl. one to Egypt, one to New Zealand and another to the Congo, cancellation interest incl. Bourail, Canala, Fonwhary, Houailou, Kaala-Gomen, La Foa, None, Paagoumene, Paita (on 1898 cover), Pouembout, Poinuime, Pounerihouen, Tadine Mare, Temala, Thio (on 1898 cover), Touho and Yate; including a range of fine postcards and one or two Wallis & Futuna covers, an excellent lot with viewing recommended. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
