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The Richard C. Frajola Collection of Worldwide Classic Covers 1840-1860 continued...

Finland thru France
Lot Sym. Lot Description  
35 c ImageFINLAND, 1845, 10k Black Coat of Arms Entire, Ty. I (Facit FK1). Choice used example of this scarce stamped envelope, Abo straightline of origin, addressed to Heinola, exceptionally fresh and well-preserved, Very Fine

Paying the domestic letter rate 10 kopecks per lod from January 1, 1845. (Image)

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 E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
36 c ImageFINLAND, 1858, 5k Blue, Large Pearls in Post Horns (3; Facit 1ll). A select example with four large and well-balanced margins, bright and fresh, neatly tied by large "Helsingfors 31/10 1859" circular datestamp on blue 1859 folded letter to Tavastehus, stamp additionally cancelled with small central manuscript "X", boxed "ANK" receiving datestamp at top right

EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING QUALITY USE OF THE FINLAND 1858 5-KOPECK STAMP CANCELLED BY BOTH A TOWN DATESTAMP AND MANUSCRIPT "X".

Finland Posthorn Coat of Arms covers are seldom encountered in this premium condition.

Paying domestic letter rate to 125 verst distance from January 1, 1850, to 1.5 loth. (Image)

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 E. $ 4,000-5,000

SOLD for $2,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
37 c ImageFINLAND, 1856, 10k Rose, Small Pearls in Post Horns (2; Facit 2). A remarkable quality example boasting huge margins all around incl. an enormous sheet margin at left, in addition this stamp displays incredible color and freshness, beautifully tied by large "Helsingfors 23/7 1856" circular datestamp on an immaculate blue 1856 folded letter to Ny Karleby, stamp additionally cancelled with small central manuscript "X", boxed "ANK" receiving datestamp at right

EXTREMELY FINE IN EVERY REGARD. AN ABSOLUTELY SUPERB FINLAND 1856 10-KOPECK COAT OF ARMS ISSUE COVER FOR THE PERFECTIONIST.

With 2007 Behr certificate.

Paying domestic letter rate over 125 verst distance from January 1, 1850, to 1.5 loth. (Image)

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 E. $ 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,800.00
Will close during Public Auction
38 c ImageFRANCE, 1850, 10c Bister on Yellowish (1; Yvert 1). Four full to mostly large margins, fresh color and impression, tied by "1464" numeral lozenge cancel on especially clean 1853 Guerande locally addressed folded letter, matching "Guerande 1 Juil." circular datestamp, rural bureau "A" in circle handstamp (Feriac) at top right, Very Fine, an interesting and select late use of France No. 1, with 2011 Roumet certificate

Paying domestic letter rate other than Paris from January 1, 1849 to June 30, 1853, to 7.5 grams and domestic letter rate for all cities from July 1, 1853. (Image)

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 E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
39 c ImageFRANCE, 1849, 15c Green on Greenish (2; Yvert 2). Handsome single featuring four ample to mostly large margins and with especially intense color, neatly tied by diamond grill cancel on blue 1851 local folded letter, "Paris 24 Mai 51" circular datestamp on back, Very Fine, not often seen on a cover this choice, signed Calves and Goebel

Paying domestic letter rate within Paris only from January 1, 1849 to June 30, 1853 to 7.5 grams. (Image)

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 E. $ 750-1,000

SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction
40 c ImageFRANCE, 1849, 20c Black on Yellowish (3; Yvert 3). Three large margins, fourth at left close but clear, deep color, tied on petite 1850 folded letter used from Algeria to Elbeuf, France, diamond grill postmark, clear "Mascara, Algerie 30 Mars 50" circular datestamp at top left, Elbeuf receiving backstamp, some faint and trivial toning, Very Fine

Paying domestic letter rate, including Algeria, from January 1, 1849 to June 30, 1850 to 7.5 grams. (Image)

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 E. $ 400-500

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
41 c ImageFRANCE, 1849, 25c Light Blue on Bluish (6; Yvert 4). Four ample (at top) to mostly large margins, deep rich color, tied by diamond grill cancel on 1850 folded letter from Axat to Montpelier, clear "Axat 1 Juil. 50" first day circular datestamp at top center, small piece of front address sheet missing at top right barely detracting

VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE FIRST DAY OF USE OF THE 1849 25-CENTIMES ISSUE. IN ADDITION TO BEING THE FIRST DAY OF THE 25-CENTIMES POSTAGE RATE.

Signed Calves.

Paying domestic letter rate from July 1, 1849 to June 30, 1854, to 7.5 grams. (Image)

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 E. $ 1,500-2,000

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
42 c ImageFRANCE, 1852, 10c Pale Bister on Yellowish (10; Yvert 9). Choice four-margin example with strong rich color and impression, tied by "1464" numeral lozenge cancel on petite 1853 Guerande locally addressed folded letter, "Guerande 17 Avril 53" circular datestamp at left, both markings quite clear, Extremely Fine, an immaculate cover, with 2011 Roumet certificate

Paying domestic letter rate for towns other than Paris, from January 1, 1849 to June 30, 1853, to 7.5 grams. (Image)

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 E. $ 500-750

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction
43 c ImageFRANCE, 1853, 40c Orange on Yellowish, Ty. I (18; Yvert 16). Four ample to large margins, rich color, tied by diamond grill cancel on most attractive 1860 blue folded letter to Bilbao, Spain, matching "Bayonne 27 Mars 60" circular datestamp, merchant's oval handstamp at top left, red boxed "PD", Bilbao backstamp, Very Fine, a scarce and eye-appealing use to Spain, signed Calves and with 2014 Roumet certificate

Paying foreign letter mail rate to Spain. (Image)

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 E. $ 300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
44 c ImageFRANCE, 1859, 10c Black Postage Due (J1; Yvert TT1). Choice example with four large margins and deep shade, tied by "Chalen-S-Saone 24 Fevr. 59" circular datestamp struck twice on neat 1859 folded tax due notice to local addressee, missed local delivery and handstamped "Apres le Depart" in small box, Very Fine, an especially attractive use, signed Goebel

Paying postage due domestic letter rate after January 1, 1859 to 7.5 grams. (Image)

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 E. $ 300-400

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
45 c ImageFRANCE, 1859, 10c Black Postage Due (J1; Yvert TT1). Exceptionally well-margined example, tied by central strike of "Rennes 10 Juil 61" double-ring circular datestamp on 1861 local cover, additional strike to right, Very Fine

Paying postage due domestic letter rate after January 11, 1859, to 7.5 grams. (Image)

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 E. $ 200-300

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

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