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7056 cover imageFrench Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (June 7): Unpaid Envelope with full content from Beirut via Marseille toToulon, Var, internally dated "l'Imperial, rade de Beyrouth 7 Juin 1861", struck by "ESCAD. DE LA MÉDITée / Marseille" cds and handstruck '30' décimes taxation, reverse with TOULON-SUR-MER arrival (June 18) cds in black. The vessel 'Imperial' was built in 1856 and equipped with 90 canons. Marine Fieldpost was directly transfered to Marseille without passing a Fieldpost office. A fine and fresh cover showing the military concession rate, a rare item, signed Brun. Note: The 1860 civil conflict in Mount Lebanon and Damascus, also known as the 1860 Syrian Civil War or the 1860 Christian–Druze war, was a civil conflict in Mount Lebanon during Ottoman rule in 1860–1861 fought mainly between the local Druze and Christians. Following decisive Druze victories and massacres against the Christians, the conflict spilled over into other parts of Ottoman Syria, particularly Damascus, where thousands of Christian residents were killed by Muslim and Druze militiamen. The fighting precipitated a French-led international military intervention (ex Wikipedia)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7057 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1854 (Oct 19): Entire letter from Jaffa to Marseille, dated inside, endorsed "Par le Scamandre", struck by superb cursive handstamp of “Jaffa” in black (Pothion = 32 points / Livnat no 1), reverse with “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds’s (Oct 30) in black. Part of back and tiny piece at the top of the front are missing due to the effects of humidity, nevertheless a perfect strike of the elusive handstamp in use between 1852-1854. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes. Provenance: Collection Schüssler; collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2175(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7058 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1872 (Sept 23): Letter sheet from Jaffa to Marseille, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, minor perf. toning, tied by Gros chiffres '5089' numeral of Jaffa in brownish red, clear “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel cds in the same shade, framed "P.P.", and "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside, reverse with “BEYROUTH SYRIE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds’s (Oct 11) in black. The brownish red shade of the cancellation ink was in use only for a few days. Provenance: Collection David Franco, David Feldman sale (Dec 2017), lot 30151(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7059 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1896 (Feb 24): Double rate Registered Envelope from Jaffa to Nice, bearing a Sage 5 c. green, 10 c. black on lilac (4), and 15 c. blue (2), each adhesive tied by clear “JAFFA SYRIE” cds, rectangular framed "R" handstamp in black (Steichele 319) alongside, reverse with “PORT-SAID EGYPTE” transit and NICE arrival (March 4) cds's. Jaffa used from 1876 only this rectangular registration mark, a handstamp which was abandoned in France in 1873, opinion Brun (2000), cert. Nakri (2000). Provenance: Collection Schüssler; collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2181(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7060 cover imageFrench Post Office in Beirut & the postal connections to Jerusalem 1846 (April 26): Unpaid Entire letter from the Sardinian consulate of Palestina in Jerusalem and directed to the Sardinian consulate in Alexandria, Egypt, the seal seal closed with the consular cachet in green blue. Front struck in transit by crisp "BEYROUTH SYRIE 6 MAI 46” cds, reverse with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" arrival (May 9) large Pothion type A cds of the French P.O., both in black. The entire taxed with '6' décimes, slitted for disinfection, a superb item of exceptional freshness, an early usage from the office opened the year before. Note: In August 1845 a bureau de distribution was opened in Beirut. From November of that year, mail from Jerusalem was brought to Beirut, from where it was sent to the west. This connection run from Jerusalem via Ramleh, Jaffa, Caiffa, Acre, Sour, and Saida to Beirut, this private postal service was organized by Mrs. Santelli & Micciarelli from Beirut. In 1852, the newly opened French P.O. in Jaffa became the gateway from Jerusalem to Western Europe and the Levant(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7061 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1853 (Dec 29): Entire letter from Jerusalem via Jaffa to the secretary of the 'Conseil de la propagation de la Foi' in Lyon, struck by linear “Jerusalem. 14. Mai 1855” datestamp with capital letters with day inserted by hand in blue green (Steichele fig 324 / Livnat no 5), and cursive handstamp “Jaffa” in black (Pothion = 32 points / Livnat no 1) in black, framed “PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE” handstamp in red alongside, reverse with “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” and MARSEILLE transit as well as LYON arrival (Jan 13, 54) cds’s, all in black. During its journey the cover was slitted for disinfection, taxed upon arrival with handstruck ‘10’ décimes. Horizontal file fold well away from the postmarks, nevertheless very fine and rare. Provenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2287(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 2,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7062 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1857 (Sept): Entire letter from Jerusalem via Jaffa to Marseille, struck by linear handstamp “Jerusalem. .. Sept 1857” in small letters in blue green (Steichele fig 323 / Livnat no 3), decent “JAFFA SYRIE 17 SEPT 57” cogwheel cds in black alongside, reverse with “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds’s (Sept 28) in black. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes, a rare entire, cert. Muentz (1981). Provenance: David Feldman sale (Nov 2004), lot 20181(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 400.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7063 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1865 (Feb 24): Unpaid Entire letter via Jaffa to Algiers / Alger, struck on front by decent Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in blue (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points), “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel cds in black, and French "PAQ. ANGL. MARSEILLE" entry cds in red. On reverse "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" transit and "ALGER ALGERIE" arrival (Feb 9) cds's. Entire with some wear and tear, despatched to an unexpectedly rare destination from Jerusalem(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7064 piece imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1872ca: Piece bearing 1872 Cérès 80 c. rose, ttied by clear Gros chiffres '5089' numeral of Jaffa, distinct Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in blue green (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points) and framed PD in red alongside. A most appealing item. Provenance: Cherrystone sale (May 2002), lot 1553(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7065 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1873 (March 24): Envelope via Jaffa to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, struck by Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in green blue (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points), “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel transit cds and oval "FR / 2F40C" accountancy mark, both in black alongside. Reverse with "BEYROUTH SYRIE", PARIS and LONDON transit in black, blue, and red, respectively. Tax marks in blue crayon partly erased, otherwise in very good condition. A rare destination, Livnat knows only four other pre-GPU covers with a Jerusalem cross to the United States. Cert. Muentz (1981)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 1,500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7066 imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1876 (Oct 13): Cover front via Jaffa to Marseille, bearing Cérès 30 c. brown, tied by superb “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel cds in black, an information strike, superb Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in blue (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points), and French “PAG. ANG: V. BRIND. A MOD.” entry (June 21) cds in red (wrong month, slug inserted inverted) alongside. As usual for this correspondence, the receiver’s name was cut out of the address tablet and replaced, nevertheless a balanced part cover full of visual appeal. Correct 30 c. rate abroad in the first year of the General Postal Union. Provenance: Cherrystone sale (May 2002), lot 1552(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
7067 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1877 (Dec 7): Envelope of the British Consulate in Jerusalem via Jaffa to London, bearing Sage 30 c. brown type I, tied by “JAFFA SYRIE” cds of the new bureau de distribution in black and Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in blue (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points) alongside. On reverse "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" transit (Dec 11) cds. Minor edge wear, nevertheless a fine and fresh cover, correct 30 c. rate to an unexpectedly rare destination, signed Brun, cert. Nakri (2002)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM
French Mail in Zanzibar
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
5583 cover imageZanzibar 1894/96: ½ a. on 5 c. green (6 examples) and 1 a. on 25 c. black on rose (3) all used on 1897 registered cover to the Assistant Postmaster in Dresden, all neatly tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds's in black (May 18). "Modane a Paris" cds in red on obverse (June 2) and Dresden arrival cds (June 124) on reverse of an attractive cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
5584 cover image1896/1900: ½ a. on 5 c. green, 1 a. on 10 c. black on lilac, 1½ a. on 15 c. blue, 2 a. on 20 c. brick on green and 2½ a. on 25 c. black on rose, used on 1899 registered cover to Reims tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds's (Jan 9) in black. "LA REUNION A MARSEILLE" octagonal datestamp below and Reims arrival (Feb 2) on reverse(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
5585 cover image1896/1900: ½ a. on 5 c. green, 1 a. on 10 c. black on lilac, 1½ a. on 15 c. blue, 2 a. on 20 c. brick on green, 2½ a. on 25 c. black on rose, 3 a. on 30 c. brown, 4 a. on 40 c. red-orange and 10 a. on 1 fr. olive, used on 1898 registered cover to Reims tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds's (July 5) in black. Reims arrival cds on reverse of an attractive cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 140.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
5586 cover image1896/1900: 1½ a. on 15 c. blue (two examples), 2 a. on 20 c. brick on green and 2½ a. on 25 c. black on rose, used on 1897 registered cover to the Assistant Postmaster in Dresden tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds's (Dec 23) in black. Octagonal "LA REUNION A MARSEILLE 1° / LU No. 2" Maritime datestamp well struck below (Dec 27) in black. Dresden arrival cds (16 Jan 1898) on reverse of an attractive cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
5587 cover image1896/1900: 1½ a. on 15 c. blue, 3 a. on 30 c. brown and 4 a. on 40 c. orange-red, all used on regostered 1900 cover to Neuilly-sur-Seine, tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds's (July 6) in black. Reverse with Neuilly arrival cds (Aug 4). An attractive cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 120.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
French offices in Morocco
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
5573 cover imageMaroc, Cherifian Posts 1912/13: Covers (3) with 1913 registered mixed franking opened for display cover to France with first 1912 issue 5 c. green (2), 10 c. orange (2) andd 1913 1 c. grey and 2 c. brown-lilac (2) used with French Office 5 c. on 5 c. green and 10 c. on 10 c. red on reverse tied at Tangier (Feb 15) to Levallois; 1913 second issue set of six used on philatelic cover tied by octagonal negative seal handstamps in black and 1913 set to 50 c. with additional low values all used om cover from Marakech to France but addressee's name inked out(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
5574 cover imageLocal Posts 1894: French PO's 5 c. on 5 c., 20 c. on 20 c., 25 c. on 25 c. used on cover to Freetown, Sierra Leone tied by "Mazagan / Maroc" cds (June 25) in black in combination with J. Brudo 1892 5 c. green, 10 c. blue and 20 c. on 5 c. green tied by "J. BRUDO / Mazagan Maroc" cds of same day but with erroneaous year date. Reverse with Tangier cds (June 27), Liverpool oval (July 3) and obverse with Freetown arrival (July 22). Philatelic but attractive cover(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM
French Post in China
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
2069 cover imageFrench Post Offices in China 1873: Cover franked with 1870/73 10 c. dark bistre on yellowish paper and 1872/75 80 c. rose on pinkish paper, tied by 5401 "Gros Chiffres", corresponding Shanghai c.d.s. alongside (30 Oct), small boxed PD in red, endorsed "via Marseille" to St. Etienne, crossed-out and redirected to Lyon, reverse with Marseille-A-Lyon (9 Dec) transit and next-day Lyon c.d.s. arrival backstamps, one 10c adhesive with fault at top from prior to being affixed, light filing folds, else fine and attractive(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-27, 11:59 PM

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