Sale No: 291
Lot No: 464
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1790/91: Decrees / Laws issued by the National Assembly (4) concerning the Colonies, with March 1790 printed illustrated document concerning Saint Domingue and Martinique and the formation of Colonial National Assemblies, Loi No. 968 of 1 June 1791 (two examples), Loi No. 1291 and Loi No. 1292 both dated 28 Sept. 1791. A fascinating group with outstanding content, especially regarding equal rights regardless of colour: "le droit de suffrage aux hommes libres de couleur, les dêclarant ainsi les êgaux des blancs". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 469
Symbol:
1801: No I ARM. DES GRISONS in black, clear strike on fieldpost letter without contents to NIORT, Dêpartement des deux Sèvres taxed 7 Decimen, rare fieldpost from the campaign to capture Austrian Tyrol. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 470
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1695/1850: Collection of 49 prephilatelic letters beginning with a very early letter from NANTES to GENT, including six Napoleonic P Departement P cachets, namely 2 ANNECI, 10 CACASSONNE, 20 CHATTILLON SUR SEINE, 33 MONTPELLIER, 61 CALAIS and 104 TURIN. There are further interesing items, principally from Napoleonic times with interesting cachets from Germany and Italy, and some Swiss destinations with interesting transit marks. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 471
Symbol:
Early usage 1849: Cêrès 20 c. black on white paper, a fine example with fair to large margins, tied by type 15 "BORDEAUX (32) 4 JANV. 49" cds on the fourth day of the issue to envelope, a clear information strike at left. The cover directed to Le Mas d'Agenais, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Minor wrinkles and toning, some edge wear and the wax seal torn out of the reverse, nevertheless an appealing cover with the datestamp ideally documenting the early usage. Yvert = € 2'500 / Maury 3 = € 3'450.rnNote: During the two first weeks of January 1849, the cancellation of the newly issued stamps was not well organized. Two circulars by the Postal administration led to confusion in the Post Offices on the methods of obliteration. A planned cancellation by a grill obliterator was not available prior to the third week of January. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 472
Symbol:
1849: Entire letter from Strasbourg to Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland bearing Cêrès 20 c. black on yellow, two fine adhesives with fair to large margins, tied by mute grill obliterator. "STRASBOURG 5 NOV. .. (67)" despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with Strasbourg - Bale ambulant and Besancon transit (Nov. 8, 1849) cds's. Light horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, a fine and attractive cover, the adhesives paying correctly the rate to Switzerland. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,500.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 473
Symbol:
1853/54: 20 c. blue, Type I, a used horizontal strip of four with with good to large margins on all sides, showing portions of adjoining stamps at base, used on 1862 entire letter from St. Tropez to Draguigan tied by '3296' petit chiffres and by correponding "St. Tropez" cds (Aug 21) in black; and irregular strip of three used on 1858 cover from Bourges to Utrecht, Netherlands. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 75.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 474
Symbol:
1862: Empire 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine in a horizontal pair, used on 1866 entire letter endorsed "via Panama" to Cobija, Bolivia; tied by Paris Star "4" in black with Rue D'Enghien despatch cds alongside (June 30). London transit cds in red and British P.O. "PANAMA" double arc cds of transit (July 23) all on obverse of an attractive entire to a scarce destination. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 475
Symbol:
1862: Empire 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine in a horizontal pair, used on 1866 entire letter endorsed "par Packet via Southampton & Panama" to Valparaiso, Chile tied by Le Havre "1769" gros chiffres in black. Le Havre despatch at right (Oct. 31) and framed "P.P." in red. Single ring "PANAMA" cds in black of transit (Nov. 22) and charged with "45" centavos due handstamp in red upon delivery. File fold and minor imperfections but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 477
Symbol:
1928 (Sept.13/15): 'Ile de France' Catapult Mail: Roessler envelope from NY to Paris franked with 13 c. pair plus 1 c. green tied by undated 'Varick St. Sta" showing on lower left of front crash cachet: "Mail Rescued at Sea from Plane / Abandoned 400 Miles from Paris' in blue (Nierinck 280913) and 'Paris Gare du Nord' arrival mark (Sept. 15) on reverse, further cover from "Paris 13-9 28" with "Gare du Nord' transit (Sept. 15) carried by sea with private arrival postmark Sept. 25. In addition original Keystone Press photo, dated August 23,1928: "Regular ship to shore service was successfully inaugurated". 1928 (Sept. 13) the catapult aircraft had a forced landing into the sea near the Sicilly Islands.This accident stopped all further flights. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 478
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Ballon Montê 1870 (Sept. 19): Entire letter carried on board of Ballon Montê No. 1 'Le Neptune' to Alcalá de Henares near Madrid, Spain bearing Napolêon laureated 40 c. orange, a fresh and fine example, tied by Étoile de Paris '15' numeral with matching 'R. Bonaparte' despatch cds and boxed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "ALCALA DE HENs / MADRID 28 OCT 70" arrival cds. An amazing item, covers from the 'Neptune' are missing from the most advanced collections of Ballons montês. Maury = € 15'000 for the Neptune + € 5'000 for the destination Spain / Lhêritier = € 18'300 + 4'600. Note: This is the first entire from a most interesting correspondence of six entire letters, written by a wife to her husband and children in Spain, a new find. This item was despatched on September 19, the day the Prussian troups have closed the siège, the letter deals with the mail from Spain which arrived in Paris the day before. It does not show an endorsement 'Ballon Montê' just 'Espagne par Bayonne', because this service and terminology has not been established as the first balloon, the 'Neptune' did not depart earlier than September 23rd. This lack of endorsement is typical for the first balloons. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 479
Symbol:
Ballon Montê 1870 (Sept. 24): Entire letter carried on board of Ballon Montê No. 2 'La Ville de Florence' to Alcalá de Henares nearby Madrid, Spain bearing Napolêon laureated pair 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine example, tied by Étoile de Paris '15' numeral with matching 'R. Bonaparte' despatch cds and boxed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "ALCALA DE HENs / MADRID 25 OCT 70" arrival cds. A most interesting item Maury = € 1'000 for the 'Florence' + € 5'000 for the destination Spain / Lhêritier = € 1'500 + 4'600.rnNote: This is the second entire from a most interesting correspondence of six entire letters, written by a wife to her husband and children in Spain, a new find. It was written on September 23, despatched the day after and speaks about the impossibility to receive mail, but mentions the introduction of the small and lightweight Ballon Montê letters without using this term. The text suggests : "Ecrivez nous toujours sans nous parler de politique ni de guerre ..". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 480
Symbol:
Ballon Montê 1870 (Sept 25): Laureated 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue used on entire letter to Geneva, Switzerland carried on Ballon Montê No. 3 "Les États-Unis" tied by Paris Stars with despatch cds above and framed "PD" in red. Reverse with partial arrival cds in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 481
Symbol:
Ballon Montê 1871 (Jan. 5): Entire newspaper letter 'Gazette des Absents' no. 23 carried on board of Ballon No. 55 'Duquesne' to Nantes bearing Napolêon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine example, tied by indistinct Étoile de Paris numeral with 'R. St. Dominique' despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "NANTES 19 JANV 71" arrival cds Maury = € 450 / Lhêritier = € 750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 482
Symbol:
Ballon Montê 1871 (Jan 18): Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue used on entire letter to Geneva, Switzerland carried on Ballon Montê No. 63 "Gênêral Bourbaki" tied by Paris Stars '15' with Rue Bonaparte despatch cds below and framed "PD" in black. Reverse with Geneva arrival cds (Nov 1) in black. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 483
Symbol:
Boules des Moulins 1871 (Jan 7): Entire letter from St. Servan to Paris endorsed "par Boules des Moulins", franked by Laureated 40 c. orange (2), somewhat discoloured due to immersion in the Seine, with 1870 Bordeaux 20 c. blue with large margins on three sides but applied off the edge of the small entire due to space, all tied by '3855' gros chiffres of St. Servan with despatch cds (Jan 7) alongside. No arrival as usual and some creases but a very rare combination. Signed Calves. Cert. Brun (2022). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 484
Symbol:
1871 (Jan. / March): A most interesting correspondence of four entire letters from a wife to her husband and children, sent in French from different P.O.'s in Paris to Alcalá de Henares nearby Madrid. All are franked with Napolêon laureated 40 c. orange or pair 20 c. blue, tied by Étoile de Paris numerals with boxed PD alongside, all with arrival cds on reverse. The first letter is written on January 29, 1871, the text says "Un armistice ayant êtê signeê hier, le moment approche où nous pourrons tous être rêunisà Passy". The second entire (Feb. 4, 1871) deals with the new Assemblêe Nationale to be constituted and the still existing rationing of food in Paris, entires nos. 3 & 4 (Feb. 25 / March 5) describe the ongoing normalisation of life in Paris. A most interesting ensemble full of postal history, a great testimony of these turbulent times, sent directly after the end of the Siège. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 486
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1849/1940ca.: Old Yvert volume, with part collection France and Colonies in very mixed condition on blanc pages, unused stamps are most often attached, some better stamps encountered. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 487
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1849/1989: Remarkable collection in nine volumes with a multitude of rare issues and high values, beginning with a beautiful 1849 Ceres 10c brown other classics are also present in good number but need to be inspected carefully for quality. The Bordeaux issue includes a number fine examples, 1867 5 fr. Napoleon in well above average condition, 5 fr. Merson in an unused block of four, with full og. as is the 20 fr. albeit only as a single stamp. The first War-Orphans series are only missing the 5 fr., the 1923 philatelic congress is unused. All three miniature sheets are present, the Strassburg sheet is included twice, once in reduced format. The 1927 Air Exhibition is both used and unused and 20 fr. "Pont du Gard" unused with full og. The 1930's better values are too numerous to mention, there are a number of Colonies issues including a small quantity of Morocco, Postage Dues and other back of the book items, as well as some covers. A tremendous collection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 489
Symbol:
1786/1960ca: Lot of approx. 230 covers from prephilately onwards with some specialities included as commercial mail, most often to Switzerland, many better picture postcards, censor covers, special delivery, war card and field-post letters, maximum-cards and FDCs. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 490
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1849/1882: Lot 17 envelopes beginning with Ceres 1849, two letters, with 40 Centimes once as single (1851) and the other in pair (1853), both to Switzerland; ship letters with anchor cancel, use in Levant; a superb pair of 5 Centimes Empire imperf. darkgreen (certificate), Bordeaux issue, a four-color-franking, two letters to Stockholm, and finally a declared value envelope from 1882 over ten thousand Francs containing 2x 5 Francs Sage type, a clean selection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 491
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1849/1918: Strong, predominantly used, classic and semi-classic collection in three self designed Albums, containing many excellent quality classic stamps and covers. The collection commences with an array of twelve pre-philatelic letters, including a Relais (ESTAFETTE) letter from ANTWERP to PARIS. The CERES issues contain 24 stamps up to 1 f carmine and nine covers including a 10 c. bistre single franking. The 1852 Presidential issue contains a fine 10c bistre, cleanly cancelled, the subsequent Empire issue includes a lovely strip of three of the 1c olive-green with two fine double circle date stamps MONTPELLIER and a fine 1f carmine signed Hofinger, as well as 25 letters. The 1862 perforated issue contains a fine block of four of the 20c blue on cover from LUNEL to MONTPELLIER. The subsequent 1863 issue includes an exceptional 5f Napoleon of superb appearance, as well as two lesser copies. The BORDEAUX issue is is also strong with 40 stamps, a pair of the 30c brown and a letter. The later issues are naturally also present with many railway postmarks, as well as occasionally used abroad. Following the turn of the century there is a smattering of unused stamps, as well as a significant number of interesting covers and letters. The quality is naturally mixed but much above average for the period. A rewarding collection. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image 12)(Image 13)(Image 14)(Image 15)(Image 16)(Image 17)(Image 18)(Image 19)(Image 20)(Image 21)(Image 22)(Image 23)(Image 24)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,800.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 492
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1868/72: Collection of ten covers of which eight with 30 Centimes 'Napolêon Laurê', 4 of them are all different 'Ballon Montê' envelopes to same address in Geneva; one letter from "Vrigne-aux-Bois (Ardennes)..", addressed to occupied Sarrebourg, 2nd exceptional delivery and september franking for Alsace occupied by Prussians, franked 1 + 2 (2) + 25 = 30 Centimes with blue tax cancel "20". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 601
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1888/1958: French North Africa: Collection in one volume, covering Algeria, Moroco and Tunisia with a good run of all areas, Algeria Overprints on Merson type to 5 Fr, Morocco including some German and Spanish offices and Tunisia with the 1906 'Galley' to 5 Fr used and unused and the 'parcel' issue also to 5 Fr used. Varied lot, nicely written up with a number of period pictures and people. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image)
French Guiana Societe De Transports Aêriens Guyanais / St. Laurent du Maroni issue 1921 (July 9): Typographed from Woodblock Plate, 75 c. dull violet, rouletted on two sides, a fine used example with large part oval Control cachet GUYANAIS SOC. in red. An extremely rare stamp with just 120 examples issued. Signed Calves & Scheller Yvert = € 2'600. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,800.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 586
Symbol:
1921 (July 9): Typographed from Woodblock Plate, 75 c. red on bluish grey vertically laid paper, a used example with part oval GUYANAIS Control handstamp in red overstruck with part AVION handstamp in black. A rare stamp with just 150 examples issued. Signed Brun Yvert = € 2'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 588
Symbol:
1921: Tete de Mercure, 0,75 fr. black on rose, an unused example with AVION handstamp in black. Signed Calves & Scheller Yvert = € 2'200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
French India
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 497
Symbol:
Dutch Occupation 1691: Entire letter written in Dutch, with translated transcript in English also, writtenn from Pondichery to Cochin by Isaac van Dielen, commandant of the Malabar Coast soon after the period of Dutch Occupation (1691-1698). The letter is addressed to the Honourable Council of Police with thanks "for that which was needed for the War", whilst requesting and expecting to receive gunpowder and more ammunition together with food (30-40 pigs) and a complaint about the size of the pumpkins. Illustrated in the London Philatelist, vol. 119, page 333. The outer letter sheet sensibly rebacked for protection but early and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 5,000.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 498
Symbol:
Pondichery 1786 (Feb 23): Entire letter from an Italian trader recently arrived in Pondichery from Madras, mailed back to Rome and carried by a ship from the "La Compagnie de Calonne" via the Cape to L'Orient. Reverse with Forwarding Agent notation "L'Orient le 7bre 1786 - sous couvert de votre tres humble and obedient serviteurs Blantamour Rillied & Co." in manuscript with "22" charge (bajocchi" on front panel. A very rare and early entire to an unusual destination. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 499
Symbol:
British Post Office 1804 (Dec 3): Entire letter from Pondichery addressed to Captain de Havilland in Madras struck on flap with superb framed "SINGLE" in black (Hammond & Giles HG4) and watery strike of deformed framed "Post / Paid / Pondichery" in black; rated '1½' fanams in manuscript for a distance under 100 miles. Slight arricator fault but a scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 500
Symbol:
1810 (Oct 30): Entire letter from Madras to Pondichery addressed "Monsieur de Malavois, ancien commandant de Seychelles, Directeur Gênêral of the Estates and Salt Flats in Pondichery" with fair only framed "Post Paid / St. George" (Hammond Giles type 4) in black and handstamped date "30 Oct" at right in black. Rated "1½" fanams in manuscript for inland postal rate (tariff of 1799). Illustrated in the London Philatelist, vol. 119, page 335. A rare cover.rnNote: Louis Jean Baptiste Philogene de Malavois was Commander of the Seychelles between 1789-1792. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 501
Symbol:
1815: Entire letter from Pondichery to Major de Havilland of the Corps of Engineers in Madras, endorsed at top "30th June" and "1½ f." (fanams) - the single letter rate for up to 100 miles. Reverse with fair oval framed "POST PAID / PONDICHERY" handstamp in black. Arricator on reverse but a scarce and very early entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 502
Symbol:
1827/37: Entire letters (3) all from Pondichery to France with 1827 entire to Nantes struck with "COLONIES / PAR LE HAVRE" in red, 1835 disinfected entire to Nantes (Cholera outbreak in Egypt especially at this date) struck with framed "PAYS D'OUTREMER" in black and "Purifiê a Marseille" in black on reverse; 1837 entire to Bordeaux with scarce entry marking "COLONIES PAR / ST. MARTIN ILE DE RÉ" in black. An attractive trio. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 503
Symbol:
Pondichery 1826 (Oct 30): Cover to the Danish Settlement at Tranquebar, endorsed at top "Post Paid / A 4" in manuscript (prepaid 4 annas on despatch), struck on reverse with fine framed "PONDICHERRY / POST PAID" despatch handstamp in red (Hammond Giles type 5). Illustrated in the London Philatelist, vol. 119, page 336. Addressee's name carefully excised, a rare and early cover to this Danish settlement, eventually purchased by the British in 1845. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 504
Symbol:
1836 (Jan 30): Entire letter from Pondichery to Bordeaux, endorsed "operation Clorinde" and carried on private ship "Mary Ami" , mailed via England (June 10) with framed "INDIA LETTER / PORTSMOUTH" in black (Robertson fig. In3) and rated (for a 20 gram letter) with notation "5/10d." to pay (India Ship 4d. + Portsmouth - London at triple rate 2s. + London-Calais 3s. 6d. = 5/10d.). Struck with circular "Angleterre Par Calais" in red and Bordeaux arrival (June 14) on reverse. A scarce usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 505
Symbol:
1836 (Aug 16): Entire letter from Pondichery to London, endorsed "By first Opportunity", with exceptional "PONDICHERRY / POST PAID" handstamp in red (H.Giles Type 5), and superb "OUT STATION / MADRAS / SHIP LETTER" in black (Aug 19) with manuscript above "Ship 4A, Inland to Madras 5A". On arrival struck with framed "INDIA LETTER / LIVERPOOL" in black (Robertson fig. In2) and thence forwarded in London with manuscript "Achêminêe par vos dêvouês Ch. Devaux & Co., Londres 24 Jan 1837". Calais transit and Nantes arrival (Jan 28) where charged '22' dêcimes due. A delightful and scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 506
Symbol:
1839 (June 22): Entire letter from Pondichery to Nantes with reverse showing framed "PONDICHERY / Paid" despatch in red annotated "1 Rs. 5 As. Steamer and Inland Postage / Paid in India" in manuscript, superb "OUT STATION / MADRAS / SHIP LETTER" in black (June 23). Oval "INDIA" in red and rare "INDES / ALEXANDRIE" cds in black (Aug 17) and framed "Paquebots / De La Mediteranêe" in red. Circular "Purifiê au Lazaret au Malte" disinfection cachet and charged '17' dêcimes due on arrival. A superb entire with all markings very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 507
Symbol:
1841 (Feb 9): Entire letter from Pondichery to Singapore, sent care of Forwarding Agents "Fraser MacDonald & Co." in Calcutta, struck with framed "PONDICHERY / Bearing" handstamp in black (March 27) and rated "14 Annas" in manuscript, with two Madras 'GPO' handstamps in red (March 27), endorsed by ship "Falcon" from Madras to Calcutta. Some acid ink imperfections but a scarce entire that opens well for Exhibit display. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 508
Symbol:
1842: Entire letter from Pondichery to Bordeaux, endorsed "By Steamer via Suez & Marseille" struck with framed "PONDICHERY / Paid" handstamp in red (Sept 18) and rated "14 Annas" in manuscript, with "Steamer and Inland p.p. in India" alongside, carried on East India Co. "Cleopatra" via Suez, struck with oval framed "INDIA" and "Paquebots / de la / Mediterranêe" in red; thence via Malta on P&O "Great Liverpool" and the "HMS Polythemus" to Marseille. Rated '19' dêcime due on arrival (Nov 6). An attractive entire that opens well for Exhibit display. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 509
Symbol:
1842: Entire letter from Pondichery to Bordeaux, endorsed "Per Overland Express via Marseille" struck with framed "PONDICHERY / Paid" handstamp in red (Dec 24) and rated "1r. 3 Annas" in manuscript (above 1 tola), with "Steamer and Inland paid in India" alongside and "Express Postage 8 annas" (to Bombay), carried from Madras to Bombay at express rate and then on East India Co. "Cleopatra" via Suez, struck with oval framed "INDIA" and small cartridge "Paquebots / de la / Mediterranêe" in red; thence via Malta on P&O "Orient" and the "HMS Prometheus" to Marseille. Rated '19' dêcime due on arrival (Nov 6). An attractive entire that opens well for Exhibit display. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 510
Symbol:
1844 (Aug 21): Entire letter from Batavia to Bordeaux via Pondichery, with reverse showing sender's cachet "L. Reglinger / Dummler & Co.", forwarded with oval "AMALRIC & CIE / acheminêe par / PONDICHERY" cachet in black and again forwarded in India with delightful oval "Ritchie Stuart & Co. / Received 23.9 / Forwarded 11.10 / Bombay" Forwarding Agent's cachet in black. Carried by East India Co. steamer "Victoria" from Bombay to Suez. Endorsed on obverse "p. Steamer via Maurice" (Mauritius) with Marseille entry marking in red. Charged for double rate at "24" dêcimes in manuscript (Nov 5). A rare double Agent entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 2,000.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 511
Symbol:
1846: Entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "p. Steamer via Bombay, Suez & Marseille" struck with superb framed "PONDICHERY / Paid" datestamp (May 10) in red with "Paid 10a." inserted in manuscript. Curved INDIA PAID in red (1s.) and carried from Bombay (May 20) by East India Co. steamer "Victoria" to Alexandria, thence on the "Iberia" to Malta and "HMS Flamer" to Marseille. Circular "INDES OR. / MARSEILLE" entry marking in red (June 29). Charged '19' dêcimes due incl. the 1 dêcime 'voie de mer' charge. All marks unusually superb. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 512
Symbol:
1853 (June 2): Entire letter to Nantes endorsed "per Steamer via Suez & Marseille" struck framed "PONDICHERY / Paid" datestamp (June 3) in red with "1a." inserted in manuscript for rate to Madras (backstamped June 7). Curved INDIA PAID in red (1s. in manuscript). Carried on the "Hindostan" from Galle to Suez and on the "Caire" from Alexandria to Marseille where struck with "INDES OR. / MARSEILLE" entry marking in red (July 17) and charged '10' dêcimes due on receipt. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 513
Symbol:
1855: Prepaid entire letter to Bordeaux struck with superb "BUREAU DE PONDICHERY" despatch cds in black (June 20) with '30' dêcime rate on reverse in manuscript and red 'PD' on obverse. 'Sealed Bag' system through British Post, carried by P&O "Oriental" to Suez and "Valetta" from Alexandria to Marseille with "Colonies Fr. V. Suez" entry marking in red (July 31) with Bordeaux arrival (Aug 2). Slight soiling but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 514
Symbol:
1861: Entire letter to Bordeaux with "Bureau de Pondichery" cds of despatch (May 11) in black, carried from Madras on the P&O "Simla" to Galle and Suez, and thence on the "Massilia" from Alexandria to Marseille with "Col Fra. / Suez Amb. C." entry marking in red (June 12). Mis-routed to Perpignan and La Junquera and taxed "4Rs." in black in Spain and returned to Bordeaux (June 14) with "6" dêcimes in manuscript charged on reverse. An unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 515
Symbol:
1866 (July 7): Unpaid entire letter from Pondichery to Ostende, Belgium endorsed "via Marseilles", struck on despatch with "INDE / PONDICHERY" despatch cds in black. Carried by the French steamer "Eurymanthe" to Galle, thence by the "Donnai" to Suez, and the "Peluse" to Marseille. Struck in Marseille with rare usage of framed "F. / 26" Convention handstamp in black (Salles fig. 3162, Van der Linden fig. 1156). Ostende arrival cds (Aug 9) in black on reverse and charged '10' dêcimes due. Small imperfections but a rare entire to a most unusual destination. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 516
Symbol:
1866 (Aug 17): Unpaid entire letter from Pondichery to London endorsed "par Bombay Steamer", struck on despatch with "INDE / PONDICHERY" despatch cds in black, struck presumably in Bombay with rare usage of framed "FR. / 2F 55c." Accountancy handstamp in black (Salles fig. 3092, Van der Linden fig. 1270). Carried by the P&O steamer "Delhi" from Bombay to Suez and thence on the "Masilia" from Alexandria with entry marking in red (Sept 18), charged "6" pence due on arrival in London (Sept 21). A rare and fine entire. Cert. RPSL (2007). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 517
Symbol:
1874 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Marseille addressed to the Captain of the ship "Comeille" to the care of a Forwarding Agent in Pondichery, redirected to the ship "Determine" at Chittagong, reverse showing British PONDICHERRY cds (Sept 29) and framed "UNPAID / SORTING" and "POSTAGE DUE / 1 ANNA", thence to Sholapore (Oct 3), Hooghly (Oct 7) and Chittagong (Oct 10). An unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 518
Symbol:
Chandernagor 1770 (March 1): Entire letter from the small settlement of Chandernagor to "Commissaire de Marine pour la Compagnie" (Compagnie des Indes) in L'Orient, endorsed at top "par le vaisseau Le Gange" at upper left. An early and rare entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 2,400.00
Closed..Nov-29-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 291
Lot No: 519
Symbol:
Chandernagor 1797 (Oct 20): Entire letter from Calcutta to Chandernagor (under British Occupation) struck on reverse with oval Calcutta "G.P.O. / Oct. '20' / Pt. Pd. 1" manuscript filled datestamp in black at 1 anna rate. Chandernagor was occupied by the British between 1793-1802 due to the Napoleonic Wars. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
