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British P.O. in Siam (Bangkok) continued...

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Lot

Symbol

Catalog No.

Descrip

Opening

50966

The unique usage of a vertical pair of 2¢ rose and the only known use of the 12¢ on cover. 16c Franking: 1884 (Feb 8) Envelope from the Count de Kergaradec at French Consulate in Bangkok to his wife in Angers, France with 1882-85 2c rose vertical pair and 12c purple-brown, one rounded corner but unique on cover, tied by two strikes of the "BANGKOK/FE.9.84" cds, with red Modane à Paris transit alongside, and red "SINGAPORE/FE.13.84/PAID" cds backstamp, plus attractive blue "LE CONSUL ET COMMISSAIRE DE FRANCE/BANGKOK" cachet, franking excised on a large piece (clear of the Bangkok cds) and rejoined in its original position, some minor creasing otherwise very fine and an extremely rare exhibition showpiece. (Numbered "32" in crayon, being the code for each letter sent between the Count and the Countess) The unique combination of values paying the 16c double rate. A magnificent showpiece of the highest calibre for the greatest of connoisseurs. Note: The envelope is accompanied by an extensive four page letter of social and political interest. Captain Tulloch commanding the British steamer McAlister (642 tons), left for Singapore on 8 February 1884 and arrived on the 13th. Captain Rapatel commanding the French mail Steamer Oxus (3791 tons) left Singapore on 19 Feb 1884 for Marseille.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 8,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50967

The Highest Recorded Franking of the "B" overprints 40c Franking: 1883 (Oct 27) Envelope from the Count de Kergaradec at French Consulate in Bangkok to his wife in Angers, France with 1882-85 wmk CC 8c orange pair and 24c green tied by a "BANGKOK/OC.27.83" cds, with red Modane à Paris transit alongside, and red "SINGAPORE/NO.3.83/PAID" cds and additional Paris and Anger backstamps also alongside, stamps excised on a large piece and reattached on to the original envelope, some minor creasing otherwise fine and extremely rare exhibition showpiece. (Numbered "24" in crayon, being the code for each letter sent between the Count and the Countess) This is the only known usage of the 40c franking paying the five times rate. A magnificent showpiece of the highest calibre for the greatest of connoisseurs. Note: The envelope is accompanied by an extensive twenty-page letter of social and political interest. Captain White commanding the British steamer Hecuba (589 tons) left for Singapore on 27 Oct 1883 and arrived there on 2 Nov. On 6 Nov mail left for Europe aboard the P&O mail steamer Sutlej (2155 tons).(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 7,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50968

1881 Printed envelope with enclosed letter, from the "Consulate of the United States of America/BANGKOK - SIAM" addressed to Messers. Kenea & Lane, Eds. "Journal", La Cygne - Kansas, U.S. of America, cover sent from Hong Kong and franked 10c violet and tied by "B62" numeral with "HONG KONG/C/JY.15.81" cds, with red "SAN FRANCISCO" transit bs, stamp with light horiz. crease, very fine and a very rare consular usage, showpiece. Note: The enclosed letter is unsigned, however, the sender is likely to be General John Adms Halderman the Consul General.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 1,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50969

1883-84 Envelopes from the Count de Kergaradec at French Consulate in Bangkok to his wife in Angers, France, four different dated between December 1883 and February 1884, stamps cut out and removed, each envelope shows "POSS.ANGL." octagonal martime ds, with "MODANE PARIS" transit in red on front, plus "SINGAPORE" transit and "ANGER" arrival bs, some minor creasing otherwise a wonderful addition to the historical correspondence. (Numbered "27", "28", "29" & "31" in crayon, being the code for each letter sent between the Count and the Countess) Note: Each envelope is accompanied by letters of social and political interest.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

Estimate. GBP 800

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50970

1883 Envelopes from the Count de Kergaradec at French Consulate in Bangkok to his wife in Angers, France, four different dated between August and September, 1883, each of these envelopes and their contents were most likely included in a larger parcel as in the letters he mentions sending her things: photos, newspapers clippings, etc., some minor creasing a d envelope faults, otherwise a wonderful addition to the historical correspondence. (Numbered "16", "17", "18" & "19" in crayon, being the code for each letter sent between the Count and the Countess) Note: Each envelope is accompanied by letters of social and political interest.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

Estimate. GBP 800

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50971

1883 (July 15) Envelope from the Countess de Kergaradec in Anger, France, and addressed to the Count de Kergaradec, Frigate Captain, Saigon, Chochinchina, franked Sage 25c (2) tied by "ANGERS / 15 JUIN 83 / MAINE-ET-LOIRE" cds, with array of transit and arrival mkgs alongside or on reverse, a very fine and early incoming cover. (Numbered "10" in crayon, being the code for each letter sent between the Countess and the Count.) Note: The count, as the captain of a frigate, was sent to Cochinchina on 1 January 1869. In 1875 he was made the French Consul at Hanoi. On 1 January 1882 he became principal administrator of external affaires in Saigon. The countess was with her husband from 1879 to 1883 before returning to France.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 300

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50972

1883 (May 6) Envelope from the Count de Kergaradec while on mission in Saigon, addressed to Countess de Kergaradec in Angers, franked Sage 25c tied by "LINGE N / 6 MAI 83 / PAQ. FR. No 4" cds, with array of transit and arrival mkgs alongside or on reverse, a very fine and early out going cover. (Numbered "5" in crayon, being the code for each letter sent between the Count and the Countess) Note: The count, as the captain of a frigate, was sent to Cochinchina on 1 January 1869. In 1875 he was made the French Consul at Hanoi. On 1 January 1882 he became principal administrator of external affaires in Saigon. The countess was with her husband from 1879 to 1883 before returning to France.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 300

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50973

1885 Envelope from the Count de Kergaradec at French Consulate in Bangkok to his wife in Angers, France, franked by Thailand First Issue 1883 1sa ochre, tied by superb crisp strike of the "BANGKOK/P/PAID817.8.1885" cds, showing "POSS.AN./PAQ.FR.N No.1" octagonal maritime ds, with "SINGAPORE" transit and "ANGER" arrival bs, one tiny perf. flaw, an exceptionally fine and rare early usage of the One Salung ochre on cover to France, only a few covers are recorded, exhibition showpiece. Note: Cover sent just six weeks after Siam began handling external mails.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 4,000

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50974

1887 (Nov 27) Envelope from the Countess de Kergaradec in France addressed to the Count de Kergaradec at the French Consulate in Bangkok, franked Sage 25c tied by circular datestamp, showing red Paris transit & clear "BANGKOK/29.12" arrival bs, a very fine and early incoming cover.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 400

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50975

1894-1921 Envelope addressed to the Count de Kergaradec while he was at French Consulate in Moscow to the Count after his posting in Bangkok, plus envelopes from Moscow to the Countess, one before the Counts death and one after, plus a later envelope from France also to the Countess in Anger, an important group to backup the Count de Kergaradec correspondence.(Image 1)

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Estimate. GBP 100

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

Cancellations

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Symbol

Catalog No.

Descrip

Opening

50976

S.G. 8a

Chessboard: 1882-85 CC 12c blue, type II overprint, used with distinct red grid cancel, some faults, very rare (S.G. £1'000).(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. GBP 150

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50977

Chessboard: 1882-85 CA 2c brown, cancelled by clear strike of the fancy grid cancel in black, fine and scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 100

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50978

Chessboard: 1882-85 CA 8c orange, cancelled by clear strike of the fancy grid cancel in red, fine and scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 100

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50979

Four-Bar: 1880 CA 5c on 8c yellow-orange, cancelled by the clear strike of the distinct 4-bar obliterator, fine and extremely rare, apparently only three such cancels recorded on Hong Kong values.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 300

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50980

Four-Bar: Strait Settlements 1882 CA 2c brown, cancelled by the clear strike of the distinct 4-bar obliterator, small faults, very scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 100

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50981

Four-Bar: 1882-85 CA 10c slate, vertical strip of three, cancelled by clear strike of the distinct 4-bar obiterator, fine and scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 150

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50982

Four-Bar: 1882-85 CA 4c rose, cancelled by the clear strike of the distinct 4-bar obliterator, fine and very scarce.(Image 1) (Image 2)

Estimate. GBP 100

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50983

Company Cachets. A. Bjurling & Cie. : 1882-85 CC 8c orange, CA 2c rose, 2c brown, 4c rose, and 8c orange, all bearing partial strike of the company cachet in violet, neatly mounted and knowledgeably written up on album page, some usual faults, a scarce group (7) (SG £1'030+)(Image 1)

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Estimate. GBP 150

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50984

A. Markwald & Co. : 1882-85 CA 10c slate, plus array of five other later Thai issues, all bearing partial strike of the company cachet in violet, neatly mounted and knowledgeably written up on album page, a scarce group (6)(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Estimate. GBP 120

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM

50985

Ameeroodin Mahomedbhoy Moochalla Ltd. : 1882-85 CC 6c lilac, CA 2c rose (3) and 8c orange (5), plus later Thai stamps 1883 1 sik yellow, all bearing partial strike of the company cachet in blue, neatly mounted and knowledgeably written up on album page, a scarce group (10)(Image 1)

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Estimate. GBP 150

CLOSED
Closing..Jun-22, 02:00 AM