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Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
7039 cover imageFrench Post Office in Beirut 1871 (Aug 31): Letter sheet to Lyon, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue type I report 1 and pair 30 c. brown, fresh and fine adhesives with good to large margins and in vivid colours, tied by Gros Chiffres '5082' numeral of Beirut, "BEYROUTH SYRIE" cds in black, framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERAANÉE" in red and framed PD in black alongside, reverse with MARSEILLE transit and LYON arrival (Sept 15) cds's in black. A most attractive and rare Bordeaux franking paying correctly the new 80 centimes rate from France to the offices in the Levant becoming valid in July 1871, signed Dillemann & G. Marchand (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7040 cover imageFrench Post Office in Aleppo 1864 (Jan): Ingoing Letter sheet from Marseille to Aleppo bearing Napoléon perforated 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue, 40 c. orange, and 80 c. rose, each tied by Anchor lozenge, "INDUS 23 JANV. 64“ ship’s cds and framed PD in same bluish black alongside. Front struck upon arrival in addition with two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE / D’ALEP“ handstamp in blue. Attractive four-colour franking to pay the triple Levant rate to Aleppo (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7041 cover imageFrench Post Office in Aleppo 1865 (July): Quadruple rate Letter sheet from Aleppo via Alexandretta to Marseille, bearing a strip of five Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange, a fresh and fine multiple in a vivid shade, the adhesives tied by Gros chiffres '5079' numeral of Alexandretta, a matching "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE 13 NOV 65" cogwheel cds, framed PD in black, two line "POSTE FRANÇAISE / D’ALEP“ despatch handstamp in blue and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE arrival cds (July 16). A most attractive presentation of the 200 c. rate for a quadruple cover (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7051 cover imageFrench Mail from Lattakia 1872 (Aug 14): Entire letter written in Lattakia and despatched in Marseille, internally dated, bearing 1871 Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive and 1872 Cérès 4 c. grey, both in fresh and fine horizontal strips of three, tied by Gros chiffres '2240' numeral of Marseille, matching despatch cds in black alongside, reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (Aug 30) cds. An exceptional 15 centimes inland franking, the cover with a rare provenance (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7052 cover imageFrench Post Office in Tripoli of Syria 1853 (April 9): Unpaid Entire letter from Tripoli to Lyon, dated inside, struck by decent cursive handstamp of “Tripoli / de Syrie” in black (Pothion = 32 points), framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" in red, and "SMYRNE TURQUIE" transit cds alongside. MARSEILLE transit and LYON arrival (May 6) cds's on reverse, all in black. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7053 cover imageFrench Post Office in Tripoli of Syria 1876 (April 26): Letter sheet to Livorno, bearing 1872 Cérès 30 c. brown tied by “TRIPOLI SYRIE” cogwheel cds with oval BM handstamp alongside, both in black. Reverse with “BEYROUTH SYRIE”, "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE", "ALESSANDRIA d'EGITTO / POSTE ITALIANE", and BRINDISI transit as well as LIVORNO arrival (May 5) cds's, all in black. A fine and fresh cover from a rare office, a rare usage of the datestamp on the Cérès adhesive possible since April 1876. Provenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2920 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7054 cover imageFrench Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (March 1): Envelope with full content to Nantes, Loire-Infèrieure, bearing Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue (Yv 14A), tied by "CESA" in dots, corresponding "CORPS EXP. DE SYRIE Bau A" cds alongside, reverse with PARIS transit and NANTES arrival (March 18) cds's, all in black. A fine and fresh cover showing the military concession rate. 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) (Image 4)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7055 cover imageFrench Fieldpost during the Syrian Expedition, 1861 (Oct 10): Envelope with full content from Beirut via Marseille to La Seyne sur Mer, Var, internally dated "Vaisseau l'Imperial, rade de Beyrouth 10 8bre 1861", bearing Napoléon imperforated 20 c. blue, tied by Petits Chiffres '1896' numeral of Marseille, "ESCAD. DE LA MÉDITée / Marseille" cds alongside, reverse with SEYNE-SUR-MER arrival (Oct 22) 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) (Image 4)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7056 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1853 (July 24): Entire letter from Jaffa to Marseille, dated inside, struck by superb cursive handstamp of “Jaffa” in black (Pothion = 32 points / Livnat no 1), framed “PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE” handstamp in red alongside, reverse with “SMYRNE TURQUIE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds’s (Aug 15) in black. Horizontal file fold well away from the perfect strike of the elusive handstamp in use between 1852-1854. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7057 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1857 (Oct): Two Entire letters from the same correspondence from Jaffa to Marseille, struck by decent “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel cds's in black and framed large-sized "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamps inred, reverse with “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds’s in black. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ or '20' décimes, respectively a nice duo. Note: Adhesives were introduced in Jaffa in February 1858 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7058 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1873 (Jan 10): Triple rate Letter sheet from Jaffa to Marseille, bearing a horizontal strip of three Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, some perf. toning, tied by Gros chiffres '5089' numeral of Jaffa in black, crisp “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel cds, framed PD in black and red, and indistinct "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside, reverse with “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds’s (Jan 22) in black. Provenance: Collection David Franco, David Feldman sale (Dec 2017), lot 30153 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7059 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1877 (Nov 23): Letter sheet from Jaffa to Marseille, bearing a pair of Sage 15 c. grey type II, tied by clear “JAFFA SYRIE” cds of the newly established bureau de distribution, oval BM in black and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside, reverse with “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds's. A beautiful entire, signed Lamy (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7060 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jaffa 1898 (Feb 4): Envelope from Jaffa to Samsun, bearing a diagonally bisected example of French Levant 1886/1901 2 pi. on 50 c. rose type II (YT 5), tied by clear “JAFFA SYRIE” cds, an information strike alongside, reverse with “SAMSUN TURQUIE” arrival (Feb 12) cds. Vertical filing crease, nevertheless one of three bisected usages recorded from the Beirut, cert. Nakri (2001). Reference: Displayed and discussed in Steichele - Handbook of Holy Land Philately (1990) on page 138. Provenance: Collection Schüssler; collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2182; David Feldman sale (Nov. 2004), lot 20179 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7061 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1872 (Aug 10): Letter sheet via Jaffa to Lyon, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, three superficial minor imperfections, tied by indistinct Gros chiffres '5089' numeral of Jaffa, Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in blue green (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points), “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel transit cds in bluish black, and framed PD in the same shade alongside. Reverse with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" transit, Marseille-Lyon ambulant as well as LYON arrival (Aug 20) cds's. Vertical file crease well away from adhesive and handstamps, an attractive item, signed Lamy; cert. Brun (2024) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7062 imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1876 (Oct 13): Part cover via Jaffa to Marseille, bearing Cérès 30 c. brown, tied by superb “JAFFA SYRIE” cogwheel cds in black, an information strike and Jerusalem Cross / Croix potencée de Jérusalem in blue (Steichele no 325 / Pothion = 35 points) alongside. The front shows in addition a private Jerusalem cachet from the Carmelite order depicting also the Jerusalem Cross of the Crusader Kingdom, and a French “PAG. ANG: V. BRIND. A MOD.” entry (Oct 21) cds. On reverse part strike of French ambulant cds. 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 showing the crusader’s cross in an official and a private cachet. Correct 30 c. rate abroad in the first year of the General Postal Union. Provenance: Cherrystone sale (May 2002), lot 1551 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7063 cover imageFrench Post Office in Jerusalem 1879 (Nov 27): Registered envelope via Jaffa to Paris, bearing two single examples of Sage 25 c. black on red, left stamp cut at top, each tied by light “JAFFA SYRIE” cds in black, an information strike, empty Jerusalem Cross / Croix de Jérusalem évidé (Steichele no 326 / Pothion = 38 points), and octagonal “R”, both in blue alongside. The reverse was struck in transit by “ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE” cds (Nov 30), Lyon - Paris ambulant and PARIS arrival (Dec 9) cds’s. Reverse of envelope detached from front and rejoined, nevertheless a usage of utmost rarity of the empty Jerusalem Cross of which Livnat can show only five examples between November 1878 and July 1880. Correct UPU rate of 25 centimes each for postage and registration. Cert. Brun (2024). Reference: Shown and described in Livnat - Jérusalem et la Poste Française en Terre sainte 1843 - 1914 on page 191. Provenance: David Feldman sale (April 2007), lot 60062 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
8072 cover imageFranzösische Levante 1839 (28. Jan.): Forwarded-Faltbrief aus Konstantinopel via Marseille nach Basel, unter Umschlag an einen Forwarding Agenten in Marseille adressiert mit dessen rücks. Vermerk "par A. Coundet, Marseille 12 fevr. 1839" und von diesem der Post übergeben mit Aufgabe-Zierkreisstp. "MARSEILLE 13 FEVR. 1839" in schwarz sowie rücks. Transitstp. "HUNINGUE 16 FEVR." und Basler Distributionsstp. selben Datums. Laut Postvertrag zwischen Basel und Frankreich von 1829 taxiert mit "9" Décimes französischen Inlandsportos für einen Brief im 8. Distanzkreis (500 bis 600 km) mit vorders. rotem Verrechnungsstp. "L.F./9.D" ("Lettre française 9 Décimes"), umgerechnet "18" Kreuzer (Rötel), welche ohne weitere Gebühren vom Empfänger erhoben wurden. Zu Desinfektionszwecken aufgeschlitzt und geräuchtert. Rücks. lateinisches Motto "aut rectum aut nihil" ("Das Gute oder Nichts") des Absenders. Ein interessanter Forwarded-Brief (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
French Mail in Zanzibar
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
1943 (*) imageZanzibar 1894/96: First issue set of 11 values, from ½ a. on 5 c. green to 50 a. on 5 fr. lilac, imperforate with "dentelure figurée" on "Bristol" card paper, all sheet marginal at top, fresh and very fine, a very scarce set Yvert = € 1'250+ (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1944 (*) imageZanzibar 1896/1900: Type Sage, the surcharged complete set of 11 values from ½ a. to 50 a., imperforate with "dentelure figurée" on thick "Bristol" card paper, fresh and very fine, without gum. A scarce set Yvert = € 1'000 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
1945 cover image1889: French Zanzibar cover to the United States with 6-Page US Navy letter. Envelope franked by France Colonies 25 c. black on rose (crease), dated August 1889, tied by ZANZIBAR cds., addressed to Sharon, Massachusetts. Transit Paris Étranger and Boston markings on front and Sharon on reverse (SEP2). Enclosed a remarkable 6-page autograph letter on US Navy stationery, headed July 19th 1889, US Navy, signed by George H. Bray, U.S.S. Swatara, to a friend in Massachusetts. The letter recounts extraordinary events while cruising around Madagascar, including the dramatic pursuit of a fugitive who had murdered the American consul (Nov. 1888) and tales of armed resistance, dealings with natives, false promises of gold and diamonds, and eventual justice. An exceptional historical document linking French Zanzibar postal history with US naval operations off Madagascar and the consular murder affair of 1888. Both cover and letter are complete, some imperfection to envelope (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

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