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French Levant Post Offices in Syria 1871 (Nov 24): Entire to Marseille franked with Napoleon laureated 80 c. (Yv 32) tied by '5091' Gros Chiffres numeral with LATTAQUIE despatch cds in association, framed PD and framed "PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANÉE", SMYRNE transit and arrival (Dec 8) backstamps. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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6278

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French Levant Post Offices in Thessalia, 1876: Outer letter sheet to Livorno with blue "C. ZOPOTO / Cie / VOLO" company cachet at left, franked 1871/75 Cérès 30 c. (Yv 56) tied by straight-line "coi Postali Francesi" handstamp, NAPOLI transit and arrival backstamps. Fine and rare, signed Calves. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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French Post in China

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6406

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Foreign Post Offices, French Post Offices in China, 1880 (April 18): Linen backed envelope to Germany franked with Sage 35 c. violet-grey / yellow (YT France 93) in a strip of three tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral with "SHANG-HAI / CHINE" cds in association alongside, reverse with TIENTSIN commercial paperseal and "CHEMNITZ / SACHSEN" arrival (May 31) cds. A few blunt perfs and small cover faults not affecting strip, scarce triple sea mail rate. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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French Post Offices in China, 1881 (July 1): Envelope to Mainz franked with Sage 2 c., 4 c. and two 15 c. (YT France 85+88+77) tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral with "SHANG-HAI / CHINE" cds in association alongside, reverse with German distribution (Aug 16) cds. The 2 c. is unrecorded with the gros chiffres '5104' cancel, believed to be a unique franking, signed Calves. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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French Post Offices in China, 1882 (Jan 31): Envelope to England franked with Sage 2 c. brown-red (2), 3 c. bistre / yellow pair and 15 c. blue (YT France 85+86+90) tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral with "SHANG-HAI / CHINE" cds below, SOUTHAMPTON arrival (March 13) backstamp. A fine, unusual way to make up the 25 c. rate with a very rare multiple of the 3 c. bistre, a hugely important Sage cover. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Gambia

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650

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1840: Envelope with original letter datelined "off Sheerness, Monday night 19th" from Captain Huntley whilst travelling to take up his duties as Lt. Governor of the Settlements on the river Gambia, addressed to his brother in Gloucestershire, rated '1' in red, with London Paid tombstone dated 24 March 1840 also in red. To the reverse, a Deal cds black (20/3). A transcript accompanies the cover, the contents relating to family news. Light soiling and small portion of flap missing, otherwise fine and scarce. Reference: Captain Henry Vere Huntley was Colonial Governor of the Gambia from 10 April 1840 to 31 May 1841. He was knighted on his return and prior to taking up his appointment as Lt. Governor of Prince Edward Island. Provenance: Collection R.F. Bavington-Jones, SG, London, 13 April 1983, lot 4; Collection Eli S. Leibowitz, Cavendish, London, 14 December 2016, ex lot 1. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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1843: Large part of wrapper from Bathurst to London, dated 9 May 1843, sent from J. Lynn, rated '8' in red for half ounce to Britain. To the reverse a straight line 'SHIP-LETTER' in black, overstruck by a London arrival in red (27/6) and with additional transit notations in red ink. One side of flap missing and horizontal filing fold, otherwise fine. Note: J. Lynn was the Wesleyan schoolmaster in Bathurst. Reference: The Baptist Magazine, 1843, page 603. Provenance: Collection Whitfield, RL, Basel, 24 Nov 1976; Collection R.F. Bavington-Jones, SG, London, 13 April 1983 lot 8; Collection Leonard F. Weldhen, Bonhams, London, 11 October 2002, lot 1203. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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1845: Entire letter from John Robson, St. Marys, Gambia to Camelford, Cornwall, dated 20 January 1845, endorsed "p Sea Witch" top right, rated '8' in black for under half an ounce, with good strike of the step-type 'DEAL / SHIP LETTER' in black (Robertson S8). On reverse a circular London transit in red (28/2). The extensive letter includes reports that they are dispensing with the job of Harbour Master and that he was to be appointed Quarantine Master at £40 per annum. There is also reference to the formation of the new Fitzgerald Club. Note: The 'Sea Witch' was a tea / opium clipper sailing between England and China. The author of the letter, John Robson, was sent to Bathurst to assist the Chief of Customs. Provenance: Collection John Rose, Grosvenor, London, May 2011, lot 8. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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1867: Envelope sent from Bathurst to Edinburgh, dated 7 July 1867, with open circle 'Bathurst / Gambia / Paid' cds (Type 1) in red top right and an additional strike lower left. Rated '10' in red crayon to cover a double rate envelope. There is a faint London circular (2/8) also in red. Reverse with Edinburgh transit and Preston Pans arrival both in black (3/8). Some soiling, opening tears and peripheral damage and wear. A scarce double rate usage. Provenance: Collection Whitfield, RL, Basel, 24 Nov 1976; Collection R.F. Bavington-Jones, SG, London, 13 April 1983 lot 18; John Rose, Grosvenor, London, 23 May 2011, lot 15. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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1868: Envelope sent from Bathurst to Edinburgh, dated 13 February 1868, with faint strike of the 'Bathurst / Gambia / Paid' cds (Type 1) in red. Rated '5' (pence) in red crayon and a Liverpool Packet Paid transit circular in red (1/3). There is a faint London circular (March 2) also in red and Edinburgh arrival in black (2/3) on reverse. Slight soiling, opening tears and light peripheral damage. A scarce cover. Provenance: Collection John Rose, Grosvenor, London, 23 May 2011, lot 17. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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655

1868: Envelope sent from Gambia to Edinburgh, dated 17 September 1868, with fair strike of the 'A / GAMBIA' cds (Type 3) in red, alongside a manuscript '5' in red crayon and a Liverpool Packet Paid transit cds in red (30/9). To the reverse an Edinburgh arrival in black (1/10). A remarkably well preserved cream envelope. Scarce. Provenance: Collection John Sacher, December 2016. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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1870: Envelope sent from Gambia to Paris, dated 11 February 1870, bearing fair strike of the 'A / GAMBIA' cds (Type 3) in red, alongside a part rate mark at top, with 'PD' circular and London Paid cds (24/2) in red and alongside a 'Angl. / Amb. Calais' double circle in black (24/2). To the reverse, Paris arrival in black (24/2). The envelope has been reduced at top and the wax seal to the flap has been removed. Scarce example. Additionally, comes with an 1879 envelope to London endorsed "per Congo SS" bearing a strike of 'Gambia / Paid' cds, rated '1/3' and with Liverpool Packet mark. Heavy vertical crease, quite fragile and with flaws, but an interesting and scarce UPU rate. A useful duo (2). (Image 1) (Image 2)

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1894: Great Britain 1 d. vermilion postal stationery reply card, sent from Bathurst to Swanage, Dorset, dated 31 May 1894, cancelled by the Gambia / Bathurst cds in black showing an inverted C, with an additional strike alongside and a Liverpool Packet Paid transit in red. To the reverse, a quadrant circle in black with 'L' in the center (7/4). A small corner bend otherwise well preserved. Scarce reply card used as intended. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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664

1869/70: 4 d. brown, no wmk., unused horizontal pair, from the top of the sheet, with large part og., good to large margins all round, of good colour, fresh appearance and crisp embossing. The left stamp has a thin in top margin and one to the back. Scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'000 as two singles. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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665

1871: 4 d. pale brown, no wmk., unused horizontal pair, part og., good to large margins all round, strong embossing, fine colour. Has a light diagonal bend. Scarce pair Gi = £ 900+ as singles Provenance: Collection R.F. Bavington-Jones, SG, London, 13 April 1983, lot 46; Collection Eli S. Leibowitz, Cavendish, London, 14 December 2016, lot 27. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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666

1869/70: Group of four unused examples of the 4 d. brown, no wmk., in varying shades from deep brown to pale brown, with large part og. (3) and part og. (1), three with good to large margins, one with very large margins all round and one just cut into at top left, otherwise fine to very fine. Scarce group Gi = £ 1'900. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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667

1869/70: 6 d. deep blue, no wmk., two unused singles, of good to fresh colour, close to large margins all round, part og., one with light age mark. Scarce duo Gi = £ 950 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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668

1869/70: 6 d. blue, no wmk., unused, top marginal vertical pair, good to large margins all round, fresh colour and vibrant appearance, large part og. which is lightly mounted. Crease and damage in top margin which does not detract, otherwise very fine. Scarce vertical pair, especially so fine Gi = £ 1'100 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF4,000.00
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669

1872: 6 d. light blue, no wmk., unused, lower sheet marginal horizontal pair, with good to large margins all round, of good colour and fresh appearance, with part og. Some creases and wrinkles including corner crease lower right which runs through the corner and small closed tear at base in margin, not affecting the design. The left stamp with a hint of a thin spot. Very scarce multiple. Certs. BPA (1990), RPSL (1992) Gi = £ 1'100+ (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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670

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1869/70: 6 d. deep blue, no wmk., used on large fragment, sent to Manchester, dated 10 June 1871, tied by three fair strikes of the Gambia straight-line cds (Type 3) in black, cut into at top otherwise good margins all round, of fresh colour, with manuscript '5' in red alongside and a Manchester arrival cds (3/7) in black. Scarce. Provenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF250.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM