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1317

Airmails 1924/54: Selection of 65 airmail covers/cards, incl. incoming and outgoing mail, incl. first and regular flights to and from Germany as 1928 Lübeck-Kalmar flight (4.6.1928), Swedish acceptance to 1939 first Transatlantic Service France-USA, 1941 'By Air over the Atlantic' (3) as well as 1945 'First Swedish Transatlantic Flight'. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7)

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CLOSED
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5266

1855: 3 sk. blue-green, a fine example in a rich shade, used on 1858 cover front to Ranea tied by framed "NEDER-KALIX" datestamp (Jan 6) superbly struck in black, with equally fine information strike at right. Underpaid by 1 sk. banco for the single rate, a fine, very rare and most attractive usage. Signed Strandell Mi = € 40'000.rnProvenance: Collection Lars Hedberg purchased from Frimärkhuset (1954); collection Sven Sanstedt (1983), collection Kersti Larsson, Postilijonen, Malmo, 19-20 March 2004, lot 963. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF10,500.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5267

1855: 3 sk. bright blue-green, a fine example in a delicate shade, used on 1857 cover front to Stettin, with vertical pair of 6 sk. grey-brown and sadly missing a further 6 sk. adhesive, tied by STOCKHOLM circular datestamps (March 28) in black. Framed "Aus Schweden" handstamp below and rate confirmed by manuscript "franco 21" below. Despite fault a remarkable usage. Signed Sjöman Michel = € 6'000 (for the stamps off cover).rnProvenance: Frimärkhuset, Lidingö, 3 Nov 1973, lot 141; collection Lennart Hattenbach, Postilijonen, Malmo, 21-22 March 1997, lot 732. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF2,400.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5268

1855: 4 sk. blue, a fine example used on 1856 entire letter to Carlkrona cancelled by central STOCKHOLM cds (Jan 27) in black, with information strike above. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF150.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5269

1855: 4 sk. ultramarine, a fine example in this unusual shade, used on small cover to Twosa tied by STOCKHOLM circular datestamp (Oct 20) with information strike at left, year slugs weak but probably 1857. An attractive cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF200.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5270

1855: 4 sk. blue, a fine example used on 1858 entire letter to Norberg tied by superb strike of "BJÖRNLUNDA" circular datestamp (May 31) in black with further information strike at right. Minor file fold just touches the adhesive but a delightful entire of superb appearance. A rare cancellation. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5271

1855: 8 sk. orange-yellow, a fine example of excellent colour, used on 1856 cover at double rate (marked "2" at left in manuscript) to Wenersborg, tied by "STOCKHOLM cds (Sept 11) in black with information strike adjacent. Complete red wax seal on reverse; file fold well away from the adhesive, a most attractive cover. Signed Strandell Mi = € 1'200. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5272

1855: 8 sk. orange, two oxidised examples used on 1857 registered cover to Mariestad, Thorsön, Boda tied by HJO circular datestamps (Aug 11) in black. Reverse with four red wax seals, two still joined by green & white string for security. Despite imperfections, a rare cover. Signed Strandell. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

5273

1855: 24 sk. pale vermilion, a used example with some blunted perfs. on 1856 entire letter to Danzig, endorsed "Franco Stralsund via Ystad" at lower left (Stralsund over-struck with FRANCO in black), the adhesive tied by slightly over-inked STOCKHOLM cds (Nov 25) with information cds adjacent and framed "Aus Schweden" in black. Reverse with "K.S. & N.P. / HAMBURG" cds and Hamburg cds (Dec 2) with arrival alongside (Dec 4). The adhesive not as fine as one might wish but a rare single franking to an unusual destination Michel = 10'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF800.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

Toscana

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1052

1851 (April): 2 cr. 'azzuro su grigio', a superb single adhesive with fair to large margins, tied by "P.D" handstamp with "PIEVE S. STEFANO 28 SET. 1854" despatch datestamp alongside on cover (sideflaps missing) to Firenze. Reverse with arrival cds (Sept 29). An appealing cover ex Provera, cert. Sorani (1994) Sassone = € 1'100+9'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1053

1851 (June 21): Cover from Portolongone to Cahuzac-sur-Vère, Tarn, bearing 1851 2 cr. 'azzuro grigio su azzuro' and 6 cr. indacu su azzuro', two fine and fresh examples with good to huge margins all round, tied by light PORTOLONGONE despatch cds (Sassone LI = 11 punti) in black, "T.S.1" and "VIA DI SARZANA" postal treaty handstamps in black as well as French "SARD. 26 JUIN 51 BRIANCON" entry cds in red alongside. Reverse with Alès, Albi, Toulouse, Gaillac transit cds's as well as Castelnau-de-Montmiral cursive two-line arrival handstamp. Upon arrival taxed with '11' décimes in manuscript. Horizontal filing fold well away from the adhesives, not distracting from this exceptional item sent via Sardinia prior to the first French-Tuscan postal treaty. Cert. Colla (2021) Sassone = € 2'900 + 3250.rnNote: Prior to the first postal treaty in October 1851, first rate letters to France could be prepaid with 15 crazie. The present franking was therefore insufficient and the letter was regarded as unpaid and fully taxed with 11 décimes. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF800.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1054

1851/52: 6 cr. slate blue in a horizontal pair, 9 cr. dark violet-brown-lilac, two single examples and two pairs, and 60 cr. pale scarlet, a superb single example, used on registered cover from SIENA to MACERATA in the Papal States, tied by Rombi mute obliterator, "P.D. SIENA" datestamp in black (11 GEN. 1853) and "PER CONSEGNA" handstamp, both in black alongside the extensive franking, MACERATA arrival cds (16 Jan. 55) on reverse. As to be expected for a franking of that extent, some adhesives are touched while the centerpiece of this unbelievable franking, the 60 crazie is of exceptional quality showing 'interspazio di gruppo' at base, parts of the neighbouring adhesives included at base and at right as well as huge margins at left and top. Tears in the front of the cover are skillfully repaired resulting in a most attractive presentation of this enormous 126 crazie franking. Certs. A. Diena (1970), G. Bolaffi (1970), E. Diena (1981) Sassone = € 314'400.rnNote: An item full of postal history interest despatched prior to the adherence of the Papal States to the Lega austro-italica in July 1853. Thus the bilateral contracts in force until June 1853 resulted in a rate of 63 crazie for a weight of 1 ounce and 12 - 18 denari, doubled for registration.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe sale (March 1970), lot 1234. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

SOLD for CHF31,000.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1055

1857: Marzocco 1 quatrino black in a horizontal block of 80 (16 x 5), the upper group of three in the sheet of 240, a complete sheet as distributed in the post offices, the uppermost sheet of 80 showing at base the partial or complete 'spazio di gruppo' between the first and second sheet, pos. 34 & 43 with defective stereotypes. The unused multiple shows full original gum, the largest multiple known in an exquisite condition, few hinge remnants and two folds not distracting from the scarcity and beauty of this unique and spectacular item. An utmost gem for every collection of Tuscany or the Old Italian States in general. Stored safely in a plexiglas case, certs. Fiecchi (1975) & Sorani (2001).rnReference: Mentioned in Sassone on page 437 as one of the 21 major rarities of Tuscany.rnProvenance: Rarity sale, Philatex Lugano (May 1975), lot L. One catalogue is part of the lot. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9)

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Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

7098

1851/52: 60 crazie brown-red, rich fresh shade, mostly good to large margins, showing portion of adjoining stamp at bottom and right, barely touched at lower left, tied by mute cancel to lettersheet postmarked "FIRENZE 5 OCT 1856", to New York, with "5 BOSTON BR. PKT. OCT. 25" transit mark, two filing creases not affecting stamp, addresee name erased, otherwise fine; entires with this stamp are amongst the great rarities of the Italian States, with only 4 single frankings recorded. Cert Enzo Diena (1991).rnProvenance: 'Collezione Pedemonte' (Bolaffi 1991) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF25,000.00
Closing..Jun-06, 11:59 PM

Turkey

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1318

Issued Stamps 1862: 2nd Printing on thin pelure paper, 1 pi. grey-lilac with Control band in red, a used example with huge vertical margins for the issue and probably sheet marginal at right, lightly cancelled by battal in brown. Slightest wrinkle but an exceptional stamp Mi = € 75. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF100.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1319

1862: 2nd Printing on thin pelure paper, 1 pi. grey-lilac with Control band in red, a used example on small piece with large part of sheet margin at top, cancelled in black. Marginal examples of the first Toughra issue are extremely rare Mi = € 75. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF120.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1320

1865: Dulos 1 pi. lilac grey, a fine used vertical pair, tied to March 1867 entire letter from Nova Zagora, Bulögaria to Adrianople / Edirne by fine strikes of circular all arabic "NOVA ZAGORA" despatch handstamps in blue-black ink (Coles & Walker fig. 93). Rare and fine entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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1321

1865/72: 2 pi. blue, perf. 12½, two examples used on 1868 entire letter from Sarajevo to Bitolj (Manastir) tied by circular arabic only "BOSNA" handstamps (C&W fig. 1) in blue. A fine and attractive entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF160.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1322

1868: Postage Due 20 pa. brown and 1 pi. brown, perf. 5-11, used on 1873 entire letter from Tartar Pazardjik to Nisch, tied by all arabic circular "Tatar Pazari" handstamps in green ink (Coles & Walker fig. 76). Small scuff on one stamp but rare.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM

1323

1869: Postage Due 2 pi. brown, perf. 5-11, a used example on 1877 cover from Sliven (Islimiye) to Constantinople tied by oval framed "SLIVEN" all arabic handstamp in violet (Coles & Walker fig. 26). Reverse with Local Post 1 pi. orange-yellow tied by Bachtsche Capussi datestamp in black. Scarce. Signed Calves. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF280.00
Closing..Jun-05, 11:59 PM