French India continued...
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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 555 |
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 British P.O. 1865: India 4 a. green (Gi. 64) used on 1866 entire letter underpaid to London
endorsed "pr. Steamer via Suez, via Marseille", tied by "Pondichery / 111" duplex in black (July 25) with "Pondicherry" cds at right of the same day. Short paid 2 annas 8 pies, and struck with framed "INSUFFICIENT" in black. Madras transit and thence
carried on the P&O steamer "Simla" to Galle and Suez. On arrival in London (Aug 27) struck with circular "MORE / TO / PAY" in black and charged "10" pence due to pay. Minor wear but a most attractive and scarce entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF800.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 556 |
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 British P.O. 1865: India 1 a. brown, two horizontal strips of four (Gi. 58) and, as seals on
reverse pair 8 p. purple (Gi 56) torn on opening but intact, used on 1868 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "per Express via Bombay", tied by "Pondichery / 111" duplexes in black (March 2). Curved "INDIA PAID" and 'PD' in red applied in Madras.
Reverse with Bangalore octagonal transit in blue confirming the Express rate. From Bombay carried by P&O Steamer "Delhi" to Suez and thence on the "Tanjore" to Marseille. Bordeaux arrival on reverse (April 6). A remarkable Express cover and very
rare. Cert. E. Diena (1989).rnNote: Franked at 9 annas 4 pies. 5 a. 4 p. for a letter under ¼ ounce + 4 a. Express fee. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,300.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 557 |
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 British P.O. 1865: India 2 a. orange and 1866 4 a. green (Gi. 62+69) used on 1869 entire
letter to London paying the ½ ounce rate, tied by "Pondichery / 111" duplex in black (Feb 21). Curved "INDIA PAID" in red applied in Madras alongside. Carried by rail to Bombay (Feb 27) to connect with P&O "Travancore" to Suez, thence on the "Poonah"
from Alexandria to Southampton via Malta. 'London / Paid' arrival in red (March 31). A fine and attractive entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 558 |
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 British P.O. 1869: Cover from Pondichery to Orleans, France struck with scarce triangular
unpaid marking of the British Post Office at Pondichery "23 / 7 69 / PONDICHERRY" in black with Accountancy marking "GB / 1F 66c." applied in Bombay. Carried on the P&O Steamer "Nubia" to Aden and thence by the "Bangalore" from Alexandria to
Marseilles (Aug 23). Charged '30' dêcimes due on arrival for a weight up to 10 grams. Six further datestamps on reverse, some peripheral envelope imperfections and red arricator but rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 559 |
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 British P.O. 1865: India 8 p. mauve and 1866 4 a. green (Gi. 57+69) used on 1869 entire
letter to London paying the ½ ounce rate, tied by "Pondichery / 111" duplex in black (Oct 10). Carried by rail to Bombay (Oct 17) to connect with P&O "Behar" to Suez, thence on the "Delhi" from Alexandria to Marseille. 'London / Paid' arrival in red
(Nov 15). A fine and attractive entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF220.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 560 |
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 1865: India 1865 ½ a. blue (Gi. 54) used on 1870 cover to Mauritius endorsed "via
Tranquebar" tied by "Pondicherry / 111" duplex (July 15) in black. "Tranquebar" transit in red above (July 16) and struck oin arrival with fine "6d. / TO PAY" in blue. Reverse with Mauritius arrival (Aug 22) in blue. Small acid ink fault but an
attractive usage. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 561 |
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 British P.O. 1867: India 6 a. 8 p. slate (Gi. 72), a used example on 1873 entire letter to
Bordeaux endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by sender's chop in blue and "PONDICHERRY / 111" duplex in black (May 2). Carried by train from Madras to Bombay with 'Madras Frontier' TPO in black and thence on P&O steamer "Ceylon" to Aden with oval "Sea Post
Office" datestamp on reverse; thence on the "Orissa" to Suez. Bordeaux arrival (May 23) on reverse of an attractive single franking. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF360.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 562 |
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 1866: India 4 a. green (Gi. 69), a horizontal pair used on 1874 entire letter to Muaritius
endorsed "via Bombay & Aden" tied by bold "PONDICHERRY / M19" duplex in black (Sept 1). Carried by Train from Madras to Sholapore (Sept 3) and Bombay (Sept 4). Thence by P&O steamer "Sumatra" to Aden (Sept 12) and the French steamer "Godavery" via
Mahe and Rêunion to Mauritius (Sept 30). A charming and scarce entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 563 |
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 1866: India 4 a. green (Gi. 69) used with 1865 ½ a. blue and 2 a. orange (Gi 55+62+69) used
on 1875 cover to Marseille endorsed "via Brindisi", tied by "PONDICHERRY / M19" duplexes in black (March 25) paying the under ¼ ounce rate. Black "PD" alongside and carried via Sholapore (March 28) to Bombay (March 29). Thence on the P&O steamer
"Deccan" with "Sea / Post Office / C" cds of the same day to Suey and the "Malwa" to Alexandria and "Malta" to Brindisi. Small imperfections but an unusual franking. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 564 |
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 British P.O. 1899: 2 a. 6 p. orange-yellow postal stationery envelope, a fine used example
cancelled by bold "PONDICHERRY" cds (Aug 1, 1899), addressed to Noumea, New Caledonia. Carried on the P&O Steamer "Australia" to Colombo (Aug 11) and thence via Sydney (Aug 22). A most unusual destination. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF950.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 565 |
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 Chandernagor 1877/79: Type Sage 25 c. ultramarine, a used example with clear to large
margins all round, on 1880 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "Via Bombay & Brindisi" tied by faint "INDE / CHANDERNAGOR" cds (April 28) with superb strike alongside in blue. Carried on the P&O "Verona" from Bombay to Suez with "Col Fr. V. Brind / A
Mod" transit (May 18) in red. Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse of a scarce entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 566 |
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 Chandernagor 1881: Dubois 10 c. black on lilac and 15 c. blue, tied to 1885 cover to
Marseille endorsed "Via Bombay & Brindisi", by "INDE / CHANDERNAGOR" cds with information strike below (April 14) in black. Carried on the P&O steamer "Nizam" from Bombay to Suez and the "Mongolia" from Alexandria. File fold at left well away from
adhesives biut a fine and scarce cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 567 |
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 Chandernagor 1872/77: Cêrès 10 c. brown on rose, a horizontal pair just touched at base
otherwise fine, used with Dubois 1881 5 c. green on greenish, tied to 1881 cover to Bordeaux endorsed "Via Bombay & Brindisi", by "INDE / CHANDERNAGOR" cds's with information strike below (Aug 8) in blue. Carried on the P&O steamer "Thibet" from
Bombay to Suez and the "Rohilla" to Alexandria. Signed Calves, Jamet, Georges Lamy. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 568 |
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 Chandernagor 1877/79: France General Issue Type Sage 25 c. ultramarine, a four margin
example, used on 1885 cover to Paris, boldly tied (and accepted) by the British Post Office "C-12" obliterator (sub-Office No. 10 of Chandernagor, branch office 3). Circular "Chandernagore" despatch cds adjacent (Oct 6) in black. Carried on the P&O
"Valetta" from Bombay (Oct 9) to Suez with "Sea Post Office / F"" datestamp on reverse, thence via Brindisi with "Chambery a Macon" datestamp of transit (Oct 26). Rare and very fine cover, a possibly unique usage. Signed Roumet. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF4,200.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 569 |
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 Chandernagor 1892: Inde 1 c. black (2), 2 c. brown on yellow pair, 4 c. lila-brown on grey,
5 c. green, 10 c. black on lilac pair and 15 c. blue all used on 1895 registered cover to Brussels tied by "INDE / CHANDERNAGOR" cds's (April 24). Carried from Bombay on the P&O steamer "Thames" to Aden and Brindisi with 'Modane a Paris' TPO in red
(May 11) in red. An attractive usage. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 570 |
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 1900/07: Type Sage 10 c. red used on 1914 cover to Susa, Italy tied by "CHANDERNAGOR / INDE"
cds (Jan 15) in black. Underpaid and taxed on arrival with Italy Postage Due 30 c. tied by "Susa / Torino" cds (Jan 30). (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF180.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 571 |
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 Karikal 1892: Inde 15 c. blue on greenish postal stationery envelope used to Lucerne with
1892 1 c. black, 2 c. brown on yellow pair, and 5 c. green on greenish all tied by frame of dots "INDE" handstamps in black. "INDE / KARIKAL" cds below (Jan 4, 1899). Caried on P&O Steamer "Clyde" from Bombay to Brindisi with Lucerne arrival cds (Jan
21) on reverse of an attractive cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 572 |
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 Karikal 1912: French Indian Settlements 10 c. stationery card, a used example from Karikal
to New York, cancelled "INDE / KARIKAL" cds (Aug 27). The reverse with delightfil hand-drawn "Vue de Karikal" in pen signed and dated at base. Most unusual and attractive. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF300.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 573 |
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 Karikal 1856/64: India 1 a. blue (Gi. 37), a single example used on 1859 cover from Karikal
to Pondichery tied by bold strike of "C / 147" obliterator in black. Reverse with "KARRICAL" cds of despatch in red (Aug 5) and Pondichery arrival (Aug 6) cds. A fine and attractive cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
| 574 |
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 Mahê 1867: Incoming prepaid cover from Amsterdam to Mahê, Côte de Malabar endorsed "via
Marseilles, Suez par mail anglaise", with Amsterdam despatch cds in red (April 18) and framed "FRANCO" and "P.P." in black; thence via Paris and Marseille. Carried on the P&O steamer "Madras" from Suez to Bombay (arrived May 11). Struck on arrival
with superb strike of "INDE / MAHÉ" cds in black (May 17). Rare and most attractive. Cert. RPSL (2007). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF850.00
Closing..Nov-29, 11:59 PM |
