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France and French Colonies France - 1849-1850 Cérès Issue
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3299
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish. Large even margins, neatly tied by small numeral "2821" of Saujon losange cancel on charming ladies cover with decorative hand painted, embossed floral design in multi-colors, cover addressed locally, Superb, signed Calves. Yvert No. 1. Scott No. 1; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
CERTAINLY OF THE FINEST CLASSIC COVERS OF FRANCE AND A HIGHLIGHT OF ANY COLLECTION. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 8,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3300
Symbol: Cat No: 1
France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish. Large margins to just touching frameline, tied in combination with four margin pair of the 25c Blue on folded cover to New York City by losange cancels, postmarked small St. Malo 29 Oct. 51 double circle (type 15), backstamped red "Bureau Maritime" double circle of the 31st of Oct., Very Fine, signed Baudot, with 2014 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 1. Scott No. 1; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A VERY RARE 60C "VOIE DE COMMERCE" RATE TO THE UNITED STATES VIA LE HAVRE. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 17:57:55 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3301
Symbol: Cat No: 1
France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish. Large even margins, beautifully tied by five strikes of "OR" in circle (Origin Rurale) on folded cover addressed to La Jeune Lyre, Extremely Fine, with 2019 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Yvert No. 1. Scott No. 1; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A GORGEOUS COVER RARELY FOUND WITH FIVE STRIKES OF THIS RARE CANCELLATION. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3302
Symbol: Cat No: 1
France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish. Large margins to just in at top, interesting pre-print paper fold at top, perfectly tied on folded cover by small numeral "1281" losange cancel with matching 2 Flavy-Le-Martel straight line cursive postmark, additionally struck by two strikes of date "9 Fevr 1852" handstamp (Bloc Dateur, type A), cover addressed to St. Quentin with arrival double circle of Fevr. 10, Very Fine and most attractive, signed Roumet & Brun. Yvert No. 1. Scott No. 1; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. US$1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 725.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3303
Symbol: Cat No: 1d
France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish, tête-bêche pair. Large margin all around, tied on small cover by two neat strikes of losange cancel with small Beaumont-S-Oise 7 Janv 51 double circle (type 15) at left, cover addressed to Military Addressee in Algeria with backstamp arrival, still Extremely Fine, signed Calves, with 1999 von der Weid certificate (which mentions "trace of light crease", which is virtually invisible under magnification). Yvert No. 1d. Scott No. 1d; Estimate $20,000 - 30,000.
A GORGEOUS EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE TÊTE-BÊCHE AND A VERY RARE USAGE TO ALGERIA. US$20,000-30,000 (Image)
Est. $20,000-30,000
Opening US$ 14,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3304
Symbol: Cat No: 2
France, 1850, Ceres, 15c green on greenish. Four large margins, bright color, tied by perfect strike of Paris Star cancel on small size ladies cover with elaborate decorative printed design in dull bronze, addressed to Palais Royal, Paris with brilliant gold monogram wafer sealing flap on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice. Yvert No. 2. Scott No. 2; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE FIRST ISSUE COVER EXISTENT, WHICH IS PICTURED IN THE MAURY CATALOGUE. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 7,250.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3305
Symbol: Cat No: 2
France, 1850, Ceres, 15c green on greenish. Large margin single, tied folded cover to Geneva, Switzerland by neat losange cancel with small Paris 27 Aout 51 postmark (type 15) alongside, letter taxed for insufficient prepayment with bold 35cs in red due handstamp, backstamped Geneve arrival postmark, Extremely Fine, with 2008 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 2. Scott No. 2; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
A GORGEOUS ITEM WHICH IS VERY RARE IF NOT UNIQUE. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 7,250.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3306
Symbol: Cat No: 2
France, 1850, Ceres, 15c green on greenish. Tied in combination with 25c Blue by losange cancels on blue cover to Appenzell Switzerland, postmarked small Paris 9 Mars 51 double circle postmark (type 15) with red box "P.D." handstamp alongside, both stamps with large even margins, some minor reinforcements of folded cover edge splits, Extremely Fine, signed Calves & von der Weid. Yvert No. 2. Scott No. 2; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A VERY RARE FRANKING AS THE 15C WAS USED PREDOMINATELY IN PARIS, WHICH IS PICTURED IN THE MAURY CATALOGUE. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3307
Symbol: Cat No: 2
France, 1850, Ceres, 15c green on greenish. Horiz. pair tied in combination with 1fr Carmine on folded cover to New York City by light strikes of Paris Star cancels, postmarked blurry red Bureau Central 24 Mars 53 double circle with black N. York Br. Pkt Due 5 handstamp alongside, all adhesives with four large margins, Extremely Fine, signed Calves, with 1998 von der Weid certificate. Yvert No. 2. Scott No. 2; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FRESH TRANS-ATLANTIC COVER IN GEM CONDITION, WHICH IS PICTURED IN THE MAURY CATALOGUE. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3308
Symbol: Cat No: 3
France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black on yellowish. Four large even margins, tied on small folded cover to Apt by two strike of "OR" (Origin Rurale) in circle with "86 Lourmarin" cursive handstamp at left, additional strike of "OR" at bottom right, Extremely Fine and choice, with 1995 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 3. Scott No. 3; Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
AN OUTSTANDING USAGE OF THESE RARE MARKINGS, THE CURSIVE HANDSTAMP AND ORIGIN RURALE HANDSTAMP. ONE OF THE FINEST NUMBER ONE COVERS OF FRANCE IN EXISTENCE. US$40,000-60,000 (Image)
Est. $40,000-60,000
Opening US$ 35,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3309
Symbol: Cat No: 3+7
France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black on yellowish. Two large margin singles tied in combination with a large margin 40c orange on folded cover to Nice (then part of Sardinia) by three neat strikes of losange cancel, postmarked by rare Bureau Central 17 Mars 50 double circle in red, backstamped by Antibes 20 Mars 1850 double circle (type 14) & Nizza Maritta 21 Mar 50 double circle, Extremely Fine and choice, signed Calves. Yvert No. 3. Scott No. 3+7; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
A WONDERFUL COVER IN SUPERB CONDITION AND A VERY RARE COMBINATION. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 13,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3310
Symbol: Cat No: 3a
France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black. Four mostly large margins, neatly tied on folded cover to Aix by small St. Etienne 1 Janv 49 double circle postmark (type 15) with second strike at right, backstamped arrival postmark, Extremely Fine, signed Calves & Brun, with 2017 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Yvert No. 3a. Maury No. 3a. Scott No. 3a; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
AN OUTSTANDING FIRST DAY COVER IN PERFECT CONDITION. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 8,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3311
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 3c var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black, tête-bêche in strip of 3. Large margins all around, light strikes of Paris Star cancel, Extremely Fine and choice, signed Calves, Roumet & Brun. Yvert No. 3e. Scott No. 3c var.; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
A LOVELY ITEM FOR THE CONNOISSEUR WHICH IS RARELY FOUND IN STRIPS. US$5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3312
Symbol: Cat No: 6
France, 1850, Ceres, 25c light blue on bluish. Slightly in at top, used in combination with Bavaria 9kr yellow green (four margins) on 1852 folded to France, cancelled by two neat strikes of numeral "159" cogwheel cancels with Kissingen 4/8 semi circle postmark at right, red French entry handstamp of Bavierie Forbach 8 Aout 52 double circle and backstamped Paris arrival double circle in red and black of the same date, Extremely Fine, signed Köhler, with 1957 Pfenninger & 1993 Schmitt certificates. Yvert No. 4. Scott No. 6; Estimate $100,000 - 150,000.
A STUNNING COMBINATION COVER AND ONE OF THE TOP EUROPEAN PHILATELIC TREASURES. SCHMITT CERTIFICATES STATES, A MIXED FRANKING OF THE GREATEST RARITY.
The 9Kr paid the postage to the German border with the French 25c First Issue paying the French inland rate. US$100,000-150,000 (Image)
Est. $100,000-150,000
Opening US$ 72,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3313
Symbol: Cat No: 6
France, 1850, Ceres, 25c light blue on bluish, horiz. pair + 1fr dark carmine. Tied by endless roller grill cancel on small blue folded cover from Gaudeloupe to Paris, postmarked large "Basse-Terre 16 Janv. 52" double circle, backstamped Paris arrival 10 Fevr. 52, adhesives all with four large margins, Extremely Fine and choice, a charming cover in perfect condition, signed Baudot, with 2006 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 4. Scott No. 6; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 5,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3314
Symbol: Cat No: 6c
France, 1850, Ceres, 25c blue, tête-bêche. A superb horiz. pair with large margins all around, bright fresh color, tied on folded cover by two strikes of neat losange cancels, postmarked Gannat 22 Fevr 51 double circle, cover repair at bottom, still Extremely Fine and choice, signed Calves. Yvert No. 4c. Scott No. 6c; Estimate $20,000 - 30,000.
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE TÊTE-BÊCHE PAIR. US$20,000-30,000 (Image)
Est. $20,000-30,000
Opening US$ 16,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3315
Symbol: Cat No: 7
France, 1849, Ceres, 40c orange on yellowish.single & strip of 3 tied by losange cancels on 1851 cover to England in combination with Great Britain 1d red tied with matching French losange cancel, postmarked red "Bureau Central 10 Juin 51" double circle of Paris, red London transit with blue Hartlepool arrival backstamp, adhesives fresh & mostly large margins, Extremely Fine, signed Gilbert, Calves, with 2010 Baudot certificate. Yvert No. 5. Scott No. 7; Estimate $100,000 - 150,000.
AN OUTSTANDING RARITY WITH BAUDOT CERTIFICATE STATING, "EXCEPTIONAL MIXED FRANKING (WITH 1D) AS PRECAUTION. UNIQUE ITEM." US$100,000-150,000 (Image)
Est. $100,000-150,000
Opening US$ 72,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3316
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 8 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr Bright Vermilion (Vermillon Vif). Horizontal pair, cancelled by neat roller grid (Gros Points), four large even margins, bright fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, signed A. Brun, J.F. Brun, Miro & Baudot, with 2008 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 7a. Scott No. 8 var.; Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST MULTIPLES OF THIS VERY RARE SHADE. CALVES CERTIFICATE STATES, "EXCEPTIONAL COLOR & VERY RARE". A TRUE GEM OF FRENCH PHILATELY! US$40,000-60,000 (Image)
Est. $40,000-60,000
Opening US$ 35,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3317
Symbol: Cat No: 8 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr Bright Vermilion (Vermillon Vif de Sedan). Four large even margins, wonderful bright shade, perfectly tied by grid on neat folded cover to Verdun by light losange cancel, postmarked superb strike of Sedan 20 Oct. 49 double circle, blue straight line sender's cachet alongside, Extremely Fine and rare, signed P. Scheller, with 1975 Calves certificate, 1975 Miro ceretificate & 2016 Gautré certificate. Yvert No. 7a. Scott No. 8 var.; Estimate $30,000 - 40,000.
PERHAPS THE FINEST KNOWN SINGLE OF THE 1FR BRIGHT VERMILION ON COVER. THIS IS THE SO CALLED "VERMILLON TRÉS VIF DE SEDAN" SHADE.
The Gautré certificate states, "Exceptional shade, a very rare piece in this quality." . US$30,000-40,000 (Image)
Est. $30,000-40,000
Opening US$ 24,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3318
Symbol: Cat No: 8 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr bright vermilion (vermillon vif). Clear to large margins except at top right corner where the frameline at top right is just shaved, tied in combination with 20c Black on 1849 folded cover to Rome by two neat strikes of losange cancel, postmarked Moissey 16 Oct. 49 double circle town marking & boxed "P.D." handstamp, straight line "Franco Sarzana" handstamp to indicate that the letter is paid to the Sardinian border with red "P.F." (Paid to Frontier) alongside, Extremely Fine and wonderfully fresh,ex-La Fayette, signed Calves, Em. Diena, with 2003 Behr, Brun & Goebel certificates. Yvert No. 7a. Scott No. 8 var.+3; Estimate $150,000 - 200,000.
ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF FRANCE. THREE COVERS ARE RECORDED WITH THIS FRANKING, OF WHICH THIS IS THE FINEST OF THE THREE KNOWN. US$150,000-200,000 (Image)
Est. $150,000-200,000
Opening US$ 110,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3319
Symbol: Cat No: 9
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine, strip of 5 & horiz. pair.tied in combination 25c blue horiz. pair by endless roller cancels on folded cover from Gaudeloupe to Paris, postmarked large size Pointe-à-Pitre, Gaudeloupe 12 Juil 53 double circle, the adhesives have bright fresh color, all with large margins all around except strip close but clear at left, Extremely Fine, signed Goebel. Yvert No. 6a. Scott No. 9; Estimate $20,000 - 30,000.
A SPECTACULAR COVER PAYING THE FIVE TIMES RATE. CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COVERS USED FROM GAUDELOUPE FRANKED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE OF FRANCE. US$20,000-30,000 (Image)
Est. $20,000-30,000
Opening US$ 14,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3320
Symbol: Cat No: 9
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine. Mostly large margins except just shaving frameline at bottom right, tied by endless roller grill on small blue folded cover to Syria, postmarked red Bau Central Paris 29 Sept 52 double circle, Very Fine and choice, a lovely single franking to this rare destination, signed Calves. Yvert No. 6a. Scott No. 9; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 9,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3321
Symbol: Cat No: 9
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine. Two singles + 10c bistre tied by "DS2" losange cancel on folded cover to Chili, postmarked Paris 15 Oct 52 double circle with red London tombstone transit alongside, all adhesives with large margins and fresh color, Extremely Fine and choice, signed Calves. Yvert No. 6a. Scott No. 9; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
A SUPERB COVER IN GEM CONDITION TO THIS RARE DESTINATION. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3322
Symbol: Cat No: 9
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr carmine, + 25c blue, two singles. All with four large margins, tied by "Endless Roller" grill of Paris on 1851 folded cover to Boston, postmarked "Paris 30 Sept. 51" double circle, Extremely Fine and choice. Yvert No. 6a. Scott No. 9; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. US$2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,450.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3323
Symbol: Cat No: 9 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr carmine + 25c blue, horiz. pair. All with four large margins, tied by "PC 1" small losange of Paris on 1852 folded cover to Bordeaux from French Guyana, postmarked rare double oval "Poste aux Lettres au Cayenne, Guyane Francaise", backstamped Paris transit and Bordeaux arrival, Extremely Fine and choice, signed Roumet. Yvert No. 6 var. Scott No. 9 var.; Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
ONE OF THE FINEST USAGES ABROAD OF THE FIRST ISSUE OF FRANCE, PARTICULARLY WITH THE VERY RARE OVAL "POSTE AUX LETTRES AU CAYENNE" HANDSTAMP. US$40,000-60,000 (Image)
Est. $40,000-60,000
Opening US$ 29,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3324
Symbol: Cat No: 9 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr carmine, two singles + two pairs of 25c blue. All with four large margins except right 25c close at bottom right, tied by "Endless Roller" grill of Paris on 1852 cover to Paris from Gaudeloupe Guyana, also tied by double circle by "Basse-Terre, Gaudeloupe 1 Mai 1852", backstamped Paris arrival, couple of flap tears on reverse, Extremely Fine and rare, signed Baudot, with 2014 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Yvert No. 6 var. Scott No. 9 var.; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
CALVES CERT STATES "PIECE EXCEPTIONELLE ET RARE". A STUNNING RARITY PAYING THE DOUBLE RATE FROM GUADELOUPE TO FRANCE. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 9,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3325
Symbol: Cat No: 9 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr dark carmine + two 25c blue Presidence. Tied by small numeral "2663" losange cancel on neat cover to Zanzibar, sent via Mauritius & Reunion, postmarked small "Ribeauville 9 Fevr 53" double circle, with red London transit and superb Mauritius GPO Crowned circle, backstamped with large double circle St. Denis Ile de la Reunion transit, oval Zanzibar private company cachet arrival on face of cover, stamps all with four large margins, 25c values with small aesthetic restoration & cover with name of addressee excised, Extremely Fine appearance, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Yvert No. 6. Scott No. 9 var.; Estimate $40,000 - 60,000.
A STUNNING COVER WHICH IS UNDOUBTEDLY UNIQUE TO THIS EXOTIC DESTINATION. CALVES CERTIFICATE STATES, "PIECE EXCEPTIONELLE". US$40,000-60,000 (Image)
Est. $40,000-60,000
Opening US$ 35,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3326
Symbol: Cat No: 9 var.
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr dark carmine. Horiz. pair and single tied by endless roller grill on cover from Gaudeloupe to France, postmarked large size "Pointe-à-Pitre Guadeloupe 12 Janv. 1853" double circle, adhesives all with four large margins, some light cover wrinkles, Extremely Fine, signed Dillemann & Jamet, with 2007 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 6. Scott No. 9 var.; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A WONDERFUL COVER PAYING THE DOUBLE RATE FROM GUADELOUPE TO FRANCE. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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France - 1863-70 Napoleon III Laureate & Bordeaux
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3327
Symbol: Cat No: 21 var.
France, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 1fr lake on yellowish, with "filet d'encadrement". Right margin single with huge margins showing "filet d'encadrement" in right sheet margin, o.g., previously hinged, deep fresh color, Superb, an exceptional example, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 18c. Scott No. 21 var.; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 7,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3328
Symbol: Cat No: 34
France, 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown on yellowish. 1872 cover from Scotland franked with Great Britain 1d red strip of 3 (Pl. 149) addressed to Paris and redirected to Bern, Switzerland, franked with France 30c brown tied by large numeral losange cancel, numerous marking including Insufficently Paid, both in English & French, boxed Trouve à la Boite (Found in the Box), Very Fine and nice usage, signed Calves. Yvert No. 30. Scott No. 34; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3329
Symbol: (Cat No: 35
France, 1868, Napoleon III Laureate, 40c pale orange on yellowish. In combination 80c rose tied on cover front from Marseilles to Malta, carried by mailboat with adhesives cancelled on arrival by Malta A 25 duplex cancel, Extremely Fine and attractive. Yvert No. 31a. Scott No. 35; Estimate $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 18:05:49 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3330
Symbol: Cat No: 37
France, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 5fr gray lilac on lavender. Single (fresh color, tiny toned spot at left), tied on small "Charge" letter to Switzerland by numeral "11" star cancel and postmarked Paris Pl. du Théâtre Français 19 Fevr 76 double circle, backstamped Swiss arrival, reverse of cover with wax seals removed, Very Fine, with 2002 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 33. Scott No. 37; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
A WONDERFUL COVER AND A VERY RARE SINGLE USAGE ON THIS COVER TO SWITZERLAND.
This cover was insufficiently franked as the rate was 7fr10c, however was accepted as fully pre-paid. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 12,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3331
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 37a
France, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 5fr gray lilac on lavender, "5" and "F" omitted. Cancelled by numeral "8" star cancel of Paris, some restoration for aesthetic proposes (not visible to the naked eye), Extremely Fine appearance, with 2007 J.F. Brun certificate. Yvert No. 33e. Scott No. 37a; Estimate $75,000 - 100,000.
A LOVELY EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER CLASSIC EUROPEAN RARITY.
Less than 10 examples of this variety are known, all of which are defective. US$75,000-100,000 (Image)
Est. $75,000-100,000
Opening US$ 75,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3332
Symbol: Cat No: 47
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 40c orange on yellowish.stunning strip of 3 with large even margins, bright rich color, tied on 1872 cover to New York City by French Anchor losange cancel & "N.Y. Steamship 10" due handstamp, cover postmarked with Danish West Indies cds of "St. Thomas" with blue oval forwarder handstamp "G.W. Smith & Co.", cover with unnoticeable spindle hold at center (well away from adhesives), Extremely Fine. Yvert No. 48. Scott No. 47; Estimate $6,000 - 8,000.
A GORGEOUS COVER IN THE FINEST CONDITION AND A VERY RARE USE OF THE 40C BORDEAUX ISSUE. US$6,000-8,000 (Image)
Est. $6,000-8,000
Opening US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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France - Ballon Monté Covers
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3333
Symbol: Cat No: 32
France, 1870 (Sept. 25) Miniature Ballon Monté Cover. Franked with 10c bister on yellowish, type II, Empire Laure, horiz. pair tied on homemade miniature Ballon Monté cover to Montpelier, tied by two strikes of "Paris R. St. Dominique St. Gn 53, 2E 25 Sept 70" double circle postmarks with additional strike on reverse, inside of cover with tiny hand written message, carried by the balloon the États Unis, Extremely Fine, signed Calves. Yvert No. 28A. Scott No. 32; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THIS IS PROBABLY THIS SMALLEST BALLOON COVER EXISTENT AND CERTAINLY THE SMALLEST COVER FRANKED WITH A PAIR OF STAMPS. A WONDERFUL ARTIFACT FROM THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 2,900.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3334
Symbol:
France, 1870 (Sept. 27) Ballon Monté to Chile. Franked with 80c Rose + 20c Blue Empire Laureate tied by numeral "6" star cancel on Ballon Monté to Chile, postmarked "Paris Sénat 27 Sept. 70" double circle and red "London 3 OC 70" transit, manuscript "Voie de Panama ou Magellan" directive, light horiz. filefold affecting stamps, otherwise Extremely Fine, with 2019 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Estimate; $15,000 - 20,000.
A VERY RARE BALLOON COVER CARRIED BY THE BALLOON LES ETATS-UNIS TO THIS EXOTIC DESTINATION. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 12,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3335
Symbol: Cat No: 28
France, 1870 (Oct. 17) Ballon Monté to Japan. Franked with 80c Rose on Pinkish Empire Perf. tied by numeral "2" Star cancel of R. St. Lazare on small Ballon Monté Cover to Yokohama, Japan, postmarked "Paris R. St. Lazare 17 Oct.' 70" double circle postmark, backstamped Yokohama, Bau Francais 10 Dec. 70 arrival double circle, cover then returned to Paris with two different Marseilles transit backstamps of Feb. 10, Extremely Fine and choice, signed Boule, with 2006 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 24. Scott No. 28; Estimate $50,000 - 75,000.
A SUPERB BALLOON COVER TO THIS EXOTIC AND DESIRABLE DESTINATION CARRIED ON THE VICTOR HUGO. A TRUE EXHIBITION ITEM! US$50,000-75,000 (Image)
Est. $50,000-75,000
Opening US$ 40,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3336
Symbol: Cat No: 36
France, 1870 (Dec. 22) Ballon Monté Cover to Port Natal, South Africa. Franked with 80c rose on pinkish Empire Laure tied on small balloon cover to Port Natal, South Africa by numeral "15" star cancel, postmarked "Paris R. Bonaparte 22 Dec. 70" double circle and red London transit, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2011 "Bolaffi ad Honorem" certificate (reserved for exceptional rarities). Yvert No. 32. Scott No. 36; Estimate $75,000 - 100,000.
CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BALLOON COVERS EXISTENT TO THIS VERY RARE AND EXOTIC DESTINATION. CARRIED ON THE BALLOON LE DÉLIVRANCE. US$75,000-100,000 (Image)
Est. $75,000-100,000
Opening US$ 57,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3337
Symbol: Cat No: 34
France, 1870 (Dec. 27) Formular Ballon Monté Cover. Franked with 30c brown on yellowish Empire Laure tied large numeral "2793" losange cancel on blue printed formular folded letter with decorative Draped Flags design and addressed to London, postmarked "Paris Passy-les-Paris 27 Dec. 70" double circle, backstamped with "London JA 3 71" arrival cds, Extremely Fine, a lovely illustrated patriotic design. Yvert No. 30. Scott No. 34; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. US$1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,450.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3338
Symbol: Cat No: 36
France, 1870 (Dec. 28) Ballon Monté Cover to French Guyana. Franked with 80c rose on pinkish Empire Laure tied by numeral "4" Star cancel on small pre-printed Ballon Monté Cover to Cayenne, French Guyana, postmarked "Paris R. d'Enghien 28 Dec.' 70" double circle postmark, backstamped St. Nazaire -S-Loire transit and French Paq Ligne R Paq Fr. No 14 Janv. '71 packet boat arrival double circle, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2019 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Yvert No. 32. Scott No. 36; Estimate $50,000 - 75,000.
AN EXCEPTIONAL BALLOON COVER TO THIS VERY RARE DESTINATION CARRIED BY THE BALLOON "BAYARD". ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BALLOON COVERS OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR. US$50,000-75,000 (Image)
Est. $50,000-75,000
Opening US$ 42,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3339
Symbol: Cat No: 54a
France, 1871 (Jan. 26) Ballon Monté Cover Franked with 10c Bister on Yellowish, Tête-Bêche. Tied by numeral "5" Star cancel of on small Ballon Monté, postmarked "Paris R. de Bondy 26 Janv.' 71" double circle postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive, with 1999 Calves certificate. Yvert No. 36b. Scott No. 54a; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
A SUPERB BALLOON COVER WITH THIS TÊTE-BÊCHE FRANKING, PROBABLY CARRIED BY THE CAMBRONNE. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 12,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3340
Symbol: Cat No: 57
France, 1870, Siege of Paris, 20c dull blue on bluish. Horiz. pair (left stamp with minor restoration at top) tied on small folded cover to London by very rare blue boxed Versailles Auswechselungs Stelle handstamp, manuscript "Paris 13. II. 71" in blue alongside, red "London FE 18 71" arrival postmark, cover with second Versailles handstamp alongside and two perfect strikes on reverse, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2017 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Yvert No. 37. Scott No. 57; Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
A STUNNING COVER WITH THIS RARE CENSOR MARK "VERSAILLES AUSWECHSELUNGS STELLE" WHICH WAS USED FOR 5 DAYS BETWEEN FEBRUARY 10 AND 14, 1871. THE MARKING IS TYPICALLY FOUND ON THE REVERSE OF COVERS AND THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN COVER WITH THE STAMPS TIED BY THE CENSOR MARKING. US$10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 8,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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French Colonies
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3341
Symbol: Cat No: 40
French Colonies: Madagascar, 30c brown, vertical bisect. With provisional manuscript "Mis pour timbre, Faute de figurine, Le gérant" (signature) on cover and tied by blue Amohibe 26 Avril 06 double circle, backstamped blue transit of "Majunga 1 Mai 06" double circle; cover with some minor wear, Very Fine and rare, with 2015 Calves & Jacquart certificate. Scott No. 40; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
A ONE OF A KIND PROVISIONAL USAGE OF THIS BISECTED STAMP. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 12,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3342
Symbol: Cat No: 1
French Colonies: New Caledonia, 1859 10c black. Uncancelled as usual, on cover to Barrhead, Scotland postmarked Port De France, Nouv. Caledonie 10 Juil 1860 large double circle in combination with New South Wales 6d gray tied by "N.S.W." oval, backstamped Sydney transit & Glasgow arrival postmarks, some minor corner cover wear, Very Fine, signed Baudot, with 2008 Calves certificate. Scott No. 1; Estimate $30,000 - 40,000.
AN IMPORTANT RARITY AND ONE OF THE GREAT COMBINATION COVERS IN WORLD PHILATELY. US$30,000-40,000 (Image)
Est. $30,000-40,000
Opening US$ 27,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3343
Symbol: Cat No: 1
French Colonies: New Caledonia, 10c black. Tied in combination with two 10c + five 25c by Noumea Nouvelle Caledonie 11 Juil 91 double circle postmarks on Chargé cover locally addressed; some minor cover wear, F.-V.F. Scott No. 1; Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. US$5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3344
Symbol: (Cat No: 9a
French Colonies: St. Pierre & Miquelon, 1885, 5c on 2c brown on buff, Surcharge Upright. No gum, Very Fine, with 2017 Roumet certificate which stated "Superb & only known example". Yvert No. 1. Maury No. 1. Scott No. 9a; Estimate $60,000 - 80,000.
A UNIQUE ITEM AND THE LINCHPIN TO A COMPLETE COLLECTION OF SAINT-PIERRE & MIQUELON. US$60,000-80,000 (Image)
Est. $60,000-80,000
Opening US$ 47,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3345
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French Colonies: St. Pierre & Miquelon, 1941-42 30c - 10fr Unissued France Libre Overprints. Set of for different unissued values, 30c Lilac, 50c Red-Carmine, 1fr75 Sky Blue & 10fr Blue, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine, each signed Calves & A. Rendon, with each with 1991 Calves certificate. Estimate; $150,000 - 200,000.
AN OUTSTANDING SET OF UNISSUED VALUES, WHICH ARE THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLES. THESE CERTAINLY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS OF ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON. US$150,000-200,000 (Image)
Est. $150,000-200,000
Opening US$ 145,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3346
Symbol: Cat No: Tahiti
French Colonies: Tahiti, 1893 1c Black, Postage Due. Imperforate with large margins, tied on piece by 1893 Papeete double circle postmark, Extremely Fine, a wonderful rarity, signed Calves. Maury No. T28 €22,000 ($23,100). Scott No. unlisted; Estimate $15,000 - 20,000. US$15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 9,500.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Togo - British
Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3362
Symbol: Cat No: 37a
Togo, 1914, "Anglo-French Occupation" on German Togo, 1st (Wide) Setting, 10pf carmine, overprint inverted. Sheet margin single tied on small piece by "Lome" cancel, Very Fine and rare, with 2002 Gibbs certificate. SG No. H3a. Scott No. 37a; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-14-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 111
Lot No: 3363
Symbol: o&nbs
Cat No: 42
Togo, 1914, "Anglo-French Occupation" on German Togo, 1st (Wide) Setting, 50pf black & purple on buff. Well centered, socked-on-the-nose Lome Togo 19 2 15 postmark, Extremely Fine and rare, with 1963 P.F. & 1985 J. Kilian certificates. SG No. H8. Scott No. 42; $10,000; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF TOGO OF WHICH ONLY 13 KNOWN EXAMPLES ARE KNOWN. US$7,500-10,000 (Image)
