Germany continued... Fieldpost pre World War I continued... Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 1236 cover Franco-Prussian War 1870/71: Prussian & Bavarian Forces Mail (10 items), with 1870 Feldpost cover with kastenstempel "REICHENBACH / SCHL" (Aug 24) to a Soldier at a Mobilisation Camp on the Rhine, Feldpost covers with framed "K. Pr. Feld-Post Relais No. 27" in blue used from Sedan (27 April 1871), "K. Pr. Feld-Post Relais No. 80" in black (21 Feb 1871) used from Le Puy; 1871 certificate of Posting with "K. Pr. Feld-Post Amt. / 4 Armee Cps." circular handstamp and a cover with the same handstamp (Dec 2), 1871 cover to Florence, Italy with circular "K. PR. FELD-OBER-POST-AMT" cds (Jan 21) in blue taxed with 1870 60 c. Postage Due on arrival (mailed to the author Anthony Trollope's brother), 1871 cover with circular "K. PR. FELDPOST-EXP / II GRD. INKF. DIV" in black (March 10); 1870 Bavarian "K. BAYER FELDPOST" half-round datestamp used on cover to Chateau Thierry; and North German Confederation 1870 cover bearing 1869 ½ gr. orange and strip of four 1 sgr. from Bromberg addressed to the Prussian Headquarters at Versailles (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Germany 15+16] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1243 cover Franco-Prussian War 1870/1871: Collection of Field Post Offices covers and cards (79), showing a fine range of various usages and postmarks with both the Feldpost-expedition and Feldpost-relais types, along with Baden, Bavarian or North German Confederation mail, some better items throughout including small envelope bearing "FELD-POST-EXP D:AVANTGARDE 12. ARMEE OPS 27/1" datestamp; Field postcard sent from the German Headquarters at Versailles 3 days after the Armisitice and bearing "K.Pr.FELD-POST-EXPED D. RESERVE 5 ARMEE CORPS 3 2"; etc., together with some field postal stationeries sent to German soldiers participating in the Paris and Metz Sieges, and more. Most expertly described on album exhibit pages (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Germany Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 500.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM France 1901-2000 Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 1255 cover 1929 (19.2.): Air crash cover, nicely franked flight cover 'DRAGON DE L' ANNAM' from PARIS (cancel aside stamps "PARIS 17 * 15 2 28 R. BLEUE") addressed to Nam Dinh (Tonkin), the franking 5 fr. + 1 fr. from Orphans III (2) plus 1.50 fr. Caisse d' Amortissement, annuled by the special cancel "POSTE AERIENNE - FRANCE - INDO-CHINE 19.2.29", on front cachet 'RAID INTERROMPU PAR ACCIDENT Retour à l' envoyer'. Niernick N° 290219a (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 232 (2) + 251] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 100.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1256 ** 1936: Airmail 50 fr. blue, a fresh example from the lower left corner of the sheet, unmounted og., very fine Yvert = 1´500 € (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France PA 15] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1275 * 1953: Helsinki Olympic Games, specialized group of Proofs, comprising the two collective proofs (20 fr.-30 fr. and 40 fr.-75 fr.), the complete set of six individual Sunken Die Proofs, together with several Deluxe Proofs and two imperforate sets. Mostly fine to very fine. A most unusal specialist assembly (Yvert-Nr. 960-965) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM France Commune de Paris Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 1246 cover The Commune de Paris 1871: The collection with covers mailed from Paris in the second half of March onwards with incoming cover from Switzerland franked at 30 c. to Paris (March 19), March 24 cover to London at 30 c. rate, March 28 cover at 20 c. rate to Lyon, April 17 cover with Commune printing 20 c. blue ex Fontenay-sous-Bois, and two 20 c. from same correspodence to Calvados; internal cover with laureated 10 c. bistre used within Paris (April 9), cover smuggled from Paris and mailed at Versailles (April 24) with laureated 80 c. carmine; 24 April cover from the Netherlands to Paris (via Agents) franked locally with laureated 109 c. bistre; 9 May incoming cover from Caen at 40 c. double rate with manuscript Censorship at left "Vu" and blue and red crayon markings; 16 May cover from Marseille to care of Agent's Sanson & Prunier at St. Denis; 18 May cover from Veersailles to Boston, USA at 60 c. rate; together with fine ephemera and "Laissez Passer" forms (6) including one for 10 May, for Oficers of the 23rd Artillery to carry 3 sabres and their belts; and a remarkable page with "SANNOIS" cds (26 May 1871); and rare usages of laureated 2 c., 4 c. and strip of three 10 c. bistre all cancelled by circular "VERSAILLES / PP" handstamps used as cancellers; and sepia thick photo-cards (14) of the Insurrection / Commune. A fine and most interesting and extensive collection (48 items). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Collection] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,200.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM France Emission Siège de Paris 1870-71 Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 1193 * 1870 (Oct): Siège 10 c. yellow-bistre, an unused horizontal tête-bêche pair, slight black mark above value tablet of right hand stamp, otherwise fresh and fine appearance, unused with part og. Rare Yvert = € 9'250 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 36b] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,500.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1194 (*) 1870 (Oct): Siège 20 c. blue, an unused horizontal tête-bêche pair, slight black mark at upper left of left hand stamp, otherwise fresh and fine appearance, unused without gum. Rare. Signed Calves Yvert = € 7'000 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 37c] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 750.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1201 cover Ballon Monté #19 1870: Siège 10 c. yellowish bistre, two examples used on pre-printed Ballon Monté wrapper from Paris (Oct 18) to Tours, each tied by Paris Star 4 with Rue d'Enghien cds at left (Oct 25, 4 levée); carried on Ballon "Le Vauban", reverse with unclear Tours arrival cds. Fresh and very fine Yvert = € 400 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 36] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1204 cover Ballon Monté #35 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on 1870 cover to Marseille endorsed "par Ballon Monté", tied by Paris Star 15 with Rue Bonaparte cds (Nov 29, 4th levée), carried on the Ballon Jules Favre No.2 with Marseille arrival cds (Dec 6) on reverse; fine Yvert = € 450 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 120.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1211 cover Ballon Monte #60 1871: "Gazette des Absents" No. 27, a superb example addressed to Mme. d'Ivernois in Léognan, Gironde franked by Siège 20 c. blue tied by "PARIS SC" circular datestamp struck in red (Jan 14). Flown on the Ballon "Le Vaucanson" with reverse showing part TPO "a Paris" cds (Jan 15). Fresh and very fine. Mme. d'Ivernois reported in a small advertisement in the "Times" of London that all of her husband's letters by Ballon had been received up to January 14th, 1871 - this entire being the example mentioned. A truly superb page Yvert = € 450+ (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1225 cover Franco-Prussian War 1871: Armistice Period, Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue used on 1871 cover to Brussels, tied by Paris Star 5 with Rue de Bondy despatch cds (Feb 2) at left and two strikes of framed "PD" in red. The letter sent unsealed as per Prussian regulations with reverse showing Brussels and Ixelles cds's (Feb 11). The contents refer to the Prussians and the conclusion of the Siege. Small imperfection to 20 c. adhesive but a rare and early unsealed usage (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 36+37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1228 cover Franco-Prussian War 1871: Armistice Period, Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue used on 1871 cover to London tied by '445' gros chiffres with "Paris / Bercy" cds below (Feb 8) and by boxed "PD" in black. London arrival cds on reverse (Feb 13). Rare - the letter was sent unsealed as per Prussian regulations and the glue remains on flap. Signed Calves (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France 36+37] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 200.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM France Empire Laure Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate 1092 cover Shipmail from France to the United States on private ships; 1869 (Aug 18): Cover from Le Havre to New York, endorsed "pr Jacob A Stamler", bearing 1868 Napoléon lauré 40 c. orange (Yvert 31), a superb example in a deep vibrant shade, tied by perfect Gros Chiffres '1769' numeral, matching "LE HAVRE" despatch cds in black and framed "P.P." in red as well as "NEW YORK SHIP LETTER" datestamp alongside. Note: The Jacob A. Stamler was a sailing ship built by Thomas Stack at North Sixth Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn and launched 11 October 1856. Served as an immigrant transport and general cargo ship until 1899 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yvert 31] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1093 cover Shipmail from France to the United States on private ships; 1870 (April 16): Cover from Bordeaux to San Francisco, California, enorsed "Pr Gustave via Bordeaux", bearing 1868 Napoléon lauré 40 c. orange (Yvert 31), tied by Gros Chiffres '532' numeral, matching BORDEAUX despatch cds in black and framed "P.P." handstamp in red alongside. Struck by "SHIP 4" handstamp and "SAN FRANCISCO CAL. / NOV 10" arrival cds. Provenance: Collection Steven Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1119 (March 2016), lot 639 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yvert 31] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 350.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1105 cover Open mail; 1868 (Jan 3): Double-rate Entire letter from Le Havre to New York with the 'Aleppo' of the Cunard line, endorsed "Steamer Aleppo via Liverpool", bearing pair Napoléon lauré 80 c. rose (Yvert 32), an overall fresh and fine multiple with minor perforation irregularities, cancelled by Gros Chiffres '1769' numeral and tied by fancy cancel as well as BOSTON transit cds (Jan 22). The obverse of the entire struck in addition by "LE HAVRE / LE PORT" despatch cds, framed "P.P." handstamp in red as well as "LONDON PAID" transit cds (Jan 4). Upon arrival in the States struck by SHIP and '6' cents credit handstamps to the States in black. The Cunard Vessel 'Aleppo' made its journey from Liverpool on January 7 via Queenstown and Boston to New York where it arrived on January 26 (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yvert 32] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 250.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1144 cover The 1857 Postal Convention, Cunard line; 1868 (Nov 6): Triple rate Entire letter from Paris to New Orleans, sent with the 'Scotia' of the Cunard line, bearing 1867 Napoléon lauré 80 c. rose (Yvert 32), three fine and fresh single examples, lightly tied by Étoile de Paris obliterator, PARIS despatch cds in the same black ink and framed PD in red alongside. Upon arrival struck by bold '9' cents for the triple inland debit in red. Sent with the 'Scotia' from Liverpool to New York (Nov 7-18, 1868) (Image 1) (Image 2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yv. 32] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 150.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1151 cover Via Great Britain during the Franco-Prussian War, 1 January 1870 - 30 June 1871; 1870 (Nov 18): Entire letter from besieged Paris to New York, endorsed "per ballon monté / via Angleterre / personelle", sent first with Ballon monté no. 30 'Le Général Uhrich', then via LONDON and Liverpool with the steamer 'City of Washington' of the Inman Line, bearing 1867/68 Napoléon lauré 30 c. brown and 40 c. orange (Yvert 30+31), tied by Étoile de Paris '20' numeral. Matching PARIS despatch cds, "LONDON PAID" transit cds (Nov 24) and indistinct "NEW YORK Am Pkt" cds of the exchange office and '2 CENTS' handstamp in red alongside. A stunning combination of the first Airmail of the world with a transatlantic journey, signed Lamy; cert. Robineau (1995) Maury = € 400 + 7'500 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yvert 30+31] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,200.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1152 cover Via Great Britain during the Commune de Paris, 1 January 1870 - 30 June 1871; 1871 (April 27): Underpaid Triple rate Envelope from Nice to Burlington, Vermont, bearing 1867/68 Napoléon lauré 20 c. blue & 40 c. orange in mixed franking with Bordeaux 80 c. rose (Yvert 29A+31+49), a fine and fresh three-colour franking tied by Gros Chiffres '2656' numeral with matching NICE despatch cds alongside, underpaid for the second weight rate and taken therefore as unpaid, framed "AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT" alongside. The cover avoided Paris during the Commune de Paris and was sent to ST. NAZAIRE (April 30), "*FR* / 2F" oval accountacy handstamp, red LONDON transit backstamp (May 8), carried on 'Weser II' of the North German Lloyd, departing Southampton 9 May and arriving New York on 19 May, manuscript "38" cents GB debit to U.S. crossed out and manuscript "47" cents due in U.S. notes (42 c. in coin). A most attractive item full of postal history in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, in addition a very rare transatlantic cover showing the usage of an 1870 Bordeaux Issue adhesive. Cert. von der Weid (1992). Provenance: Collection Steven C. Walske, Robert Siegel sale 1127 (May 2016), lot 203 (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yv. 29A+31+49] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 1,200.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM 1153 cover Via Great Britain, 1 July 1871 - 31 July 1874; 1872 (Sept 13): Underpaid Entire letter from Marseille to New York, bearing 1867 Napoléon lauré 80 c. rose (Yvert 32), a fresh example in a vivid shade, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '2240' numeral, matching MARSEILLE despatch cds with the year slug blacked, framed "AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT" handstamp in red and Anglo-French "FR / 2F" accountancy handstamp alongside, LONDON transit backstamp (Aug 2, 1872). Upon arrival struck by "NEW YORK / U.S. NOTES / 18" taxation datestamp. Sent with the 'Main' of the North German Lloyd, leaving Southampton on 17 September, arriving in New York on 27 September 1872. Cert. Roumet (2016) (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (All Images) Get Market Data for [France Yv. 32] View Visual Pricing Guide Make Sample Census Currently...CHF 180.00 Closing..Nov-25, 11:59 PM Previous Page, Next Page or Return to Table of Contents

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