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French Post in Egypt Alexandria
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
7042 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandrette 1852 (Nov 13): Entire letter from Alexandrette to Paris, dated inside, struck by decent cursive handstamp “Alexandrette” in black (Pothion = 28 points), indistinct “BEYROUTH TURQUIE” transit cds alongside, reverse PARIS arrival cds (Dec 14), all in black. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes, horizontal filing fold just mentioned for accuracy (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7043 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandrette 1853 (July 15): Entire letter from Alexandrette to Marseille, dated inside, struck by decent cursive handstamp “Alexandrette” in black (Pothion = 28 points), framed large-sized "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" in red alongside, reverse with “BEYROUTH TURQUIE” transit and MARSEILLE arrival cds (Aug 15), all in black. Taxed upon arrival with ‘10’ décimes, light horizontal filing fold (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7044 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta 1857 (Aug 29): Quadruple rate Entire letter to Beirut, endorsed "par post français", bearing Napoléon imperforated 40 c. orange and horizontal pair 80 c. carmine, fresh and overall fine adhesives, the 40 c. with minor wrinkles, tied by Petits chiffres '3766‘ numeral of Alexandretta, matching superb „ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE“ cogwheel cds alongside. Reverse with "BEYROUTH SYRIE" arrival (Sept 1) cds. Most attractive franking to pay the fourth Levant rate (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7045 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Outgoing to Aleppo 1869 (March 30): Entire letter from Alexandretta to Marseille, returned to Aleppo, bearing Napoléon perforated 40 c. orange, tied by indistinct Gros chiffres '5079' numeral, matching "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" cogwheel cds, framed PD and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" alongside. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos 1 pi. yellow and 20 pa. green, tied upon arrival in Aleppo by triple-framed ALEP despatch handstamp. The obverse shows also "BEYROUTH SYRIE 1 AVRIL" transit and two MARSEILLE cds's, further "SMYRNE TURQUIE 25 AVRIL" and indistinct "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" transit cds's along the Turkish franking. Some ink bite, but an interesting combination entire which made its journey twice over the Mediterranean (Image 1) (Image 2)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7046 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Outgoing to Aleppo 1871 (Aug 20): Envelope from Trebizonde via Alexandretta to Aleppo, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue (2), tied by Gros chiffres '5100' numeral of Trebizonde, matching "TREBIZONDE TURQUIE D'ASIE" cds and framed PD alongside. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos due 1 pi. & 20 pa. brown, tied upon arrival in Aleppo by triple-framed ALEP despatch handstamp. The reverse shows also "CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE", "SMYRNE TURQUIE" and "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" transit cds's as well as bilingual ALEP arrival (Sept 7) cds. Minor toning but a rare postal connection between the Black Sea and Syria, a combination cover full of postal history (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7047 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Ingoing from Aleppo 1871 (Sept 6): Envelope from Aleppo via Alexandretta to Rome, opened up for display, bearing Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange, slightly oxidised in combination franking with Siège 20 c. blue, tied by indistinct Gros chiffres '5079' numeral of Alexandretta, a matching "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" cogwheel cds and framed PD in black alongside. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos 1 pi. yellow and 20 pa. green, tied by triple-framed Arabic HALEP despatch handstamp with bilingual ALEP despatch (Aug 22), "BEYROUTH SYRIE", "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" and BRINDISI transit, as well as ROMA arrival (Sept 18) cds's. Cover shortened at the edges, nevertheless a most attractive combination cover, nicely presenting the 60 centimes rate to Italy, rarely seen in this quality, certs. A. Diena (1951), Brun (2000). Provenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2899 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7048 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta 1871 (Nov 29): Entire letter to Trieste, Austria, bearing a left marginal horizontal strip of three of Bordeaux 20 c. blue type III report 2 from positions 6-8, tied by indistinct strikes of Gros Chiffres ‘5079’ numerals, matching “ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE” cogwheel cds and framed PD handstamp alongside, all in black. Reverse with “BEYROUTH SYRIE" and "PARIS ETRANGER" transit cds's as well as oval TRIEST arrival (Dec 16) datestamp in black. Some wrinkles on the adhesives, nevertheless an attarctive cover paying the new 60 centimes rate valid since July 1871, signed A. Diena & G. Bolaffi (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7049 cover imageFrench P.O. in Alexandretta 1879 (Feb 21): Cover to Marseille bearing Sage 1878 25 c. black on red, the adhesives tied by „ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE“ cogwheel cds in blue, a clear information strike as well as framed „PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE“ in red alongside. Reverse with "SMYRNE TURQUIE" transit and MARSEILLE arrival (March 6) cds‘s. Most attractive, signed Calves (Image 1) (Image 2)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
7050 cover imageFrench Post Office in Alexandretta, Outgoing to Aleppo 1880 (Aug 10): Envelope coming from a dealer's address in Tarsus or Mersina, despatched on the vessel to Syria getting struck by oval BM handstamp, directed via Alexandretta to Aleppo, bearing Siège 40 c. orange, two short perfs and some oxydation in combination with Sage 10 c. black, tied by clear "ALEXANDRETTE SYRIE" cogwheel cds, information strike alongside. Reverse bears Turkey Dulos 1 pi. yellow in a strip of three, 20 pa. green & 10 pa. violet, tied by "ALEP TURQUIE" arrival cds (Aug 11) and pen stroke. Minor toning of the envelope, nevertheless a fine and very late combination cover. Cert. Brun (2000) Provenance: Collection Cihangir, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 2902 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM
French Somali Coast
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
1924 cover imageCote des Somalis, 1892-1905: Fine group of six covers – three addressed to BOMBAY, all with transit marks on the reverse, featuring different frankings with various imperforate stamps, one of which includes the 2 fr. A mixed franking of 40 c. + 50 c. imperforate + 75 c. stamp from Obock to "Forges-les-Eaux", France. Additionally, two registered covers with different frankings from the 1902 issue to Paris (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
Gambia
Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
97 * image1869/71: 4 d. pale brown, no wmk., imperforate, a fine unused example of good colour, large even margins all round, large part og. Scarce so fine Gi = £ 500 (Image 1) (Image 2)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
326 cover image1840: 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) (Image 3)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
327 cover image1845: 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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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
328 cover image1870: 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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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
329 cover image1867: 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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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
330 cover image1868: 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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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
331 cover image1868: 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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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
332 cover image1880/81: 4 d. brown, Crown CC, perf. 14, used on a printed commercial envelope, sent to London, dated 20 July 1883, tied by a fine upright strike of the Gambia Paid cds showing Code B, with second strike lower left, endorsed "Per SS Lagos" and manuscript '3' in red crayon. Has a vertical crease centrally well clear of adhesive, otherwise fine and scarce (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
333 cover image1880/81: 1 d. maroon, Crown CC, perf. 14, horizontal pair, used on a unsealed small mourning envelope, sent to Bordeaux, France, dated 22 January 1887, cancelled by a Gambia Paid cds with Code C, with an additional light strike alongside. The left stamp has fault lower left and envelope minor stain, otherwise fine. A very scarce printed paper rate cover (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM
334 ** image1886/93: ½ d. green, 1 d. crimson, 2 d. deep orange and 6 d. olive green, Crown CC wmk., unused set of four overprinted SPECIMEN, of fresh colour, fine appearance, large part og., scarce - only 400 sets printed Gi = £ 400+ (Image 1) (Image 2)

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Closing..Nov-23, 11:59 PM

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