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  • Lot# : 3001 France

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    Seven Years War 1760 (July 7): Entire letter from Cologne, to Montebourg and endorsed 'par Paris et Caen, bas le Normandie', struck with fine (for this) strike of 'ARM. DU B. RHIN' handstamp in black and rated '20' sols to pay in manuscript. Interesting contents regarding Troop movements and St. Germain's move, with the Cavalry and Artillery, towards Menden and Arensburg and Corbach - a prescient move as the Battle of Corbach was fought just three days after this letter was written: a victory for the French forces over the Hanoverians and British troops. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3002 France

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    1794 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Vitré, Brittany addressed to Republican commander of Angers, Citizen Benié, struck with fine two line 2E. DIV / ARMÉE DES COTES DE BREST in black. Scarce. Cert. Roumet (2016) Reinhardt = 750 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3003 France

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    1796 (March 31): Entire letter from Paris to Chollet struck on despatch with triangular P in black and on receipt with ARM. D. C.TES DE L'OCÉAN / 3E DON SUD. in red. A fine strike of a rare marking. Cert. Roumet (2016) Reinhardt = 1'250 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 3004 France

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    1799: Printed headed entire letter from Mannheim to Mayence struck with fine 6E. DON / ARM. DU DANUBE in black (Reinhardt = 600 pts). The letter signed by General Colaud with oval 'Général de Division' cachet on reverse alongside unrecorded "3E D.ON DEB / ARM. DU DANUBE" due handstamp in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3005 France

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    1803 (Dec 29): Entire letter, some weak folds, written on printed headed paper (Le Controlleur Principal des Postes de l'Armée) from Hannover and struck with two line BAU GL. PORT PAYÉ / ARM. D'HANOVRE in red, with P.P.P.P. Paris transit in red. Somewhat aged but a rare prepaid marking Reinhardt = 2'000 pts.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3006 France

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    1805 (Jan 4): Entire letter from Corato, near Bari addressed to Nice, with interesting letter stating the writer had been ill and unpaid by the Republic, with route endorsement 'en diligence', slitted for disinfection and struck with four line ARMÉE FRANCAISE / DANS / LE ROYAUME DE NAPLES / No. 1 in black. Somewhat soiled but a scarce entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3007 France

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    1806: Heavy cover from Munich to Paris, rated '39' in manuscript to pay on front, struck with superb strike of 'No. 26 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in black. Reverse with Paris arrival in red (Aug 9). Some minor imperfections and light soiling but scarce so fine Reinhardt = 500 pts.rn.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3008 France

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    1806 (Feb 28): Entire letter datelined 'Grand Armée, 1er. Corps, Schwaback, pays d'Ansbach' to Niort, struck with very fine No. 4 / ARM. D'HANOVRE in black and rated '9' to collect on receipt. A fine and rare entire. Signed Pothion Reinhardt = 2'000 pts.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3009 France

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    1806 (March 10): Entire letter written from Braunau, Austria unusually sent prepaid to an Artillery Officer in Mayence, France three months after the decisive Battle of Austerlitz (mentioned in the contents), struck with very fine 'No. 22 PORT PAYÉ / GRANDE ARMÉE' in red with further P.P.P.P. (Port Payé Par Paris) in red on front. A fine entire with interesting contents from am member of the 9th Regiment of Foot. Rare Reinhardt = 1'750 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3010 France

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    1806 (May 9): Entire letter from Windorf, Passau, Bavaria to Verdun, France originally rated at 4 sols and changed to '6', struck with very fine 'No. 5 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red. Fine entire with contents including full return address inside, from a soldier in the 18th Infantry Regt., 3rd. Company, 3rd. Division, Grand Armée, Canton de Bavière Reinhardt = 400 pts.rn.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3011 France

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    1806 (July 25): Entire letter from Ansbach to Tours struck with fine BAU GAL / ARM. D'HANOVRE in red and rated '9' to collect upon receipt. Superb and very scarce Reinhardt = 1'500 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3012 France

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    1806 (Aug 24): Entire letter from Landstuhl, Germany to Normandy rated '8' in manuscript, struck with fine 'No. 26 / GRAND ARMÉE' in black, some light aging otherwise a fine and scarce entire Reinhardt = 500 pts.rn.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3013 France

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    1806 (Nov 27): Entire letter from Frankfurt on Oder, Prussia to Embrun, France with good strike of 'No. 22 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red on front with manuscript '10' to pay. Interesting contents mentioning review of Troops in front of the Emperor Napoleon, who had just issued the Berlin Decree and instigated the 'Continental System'. A scarce entire Reinhardt = 500 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3014 France

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    1807 (May 22): Entire letter written during the (unsuccessful) Siege of Colberg, datelined 'Selnow au Siège de Colberg' and mailed to Turin, struck with fine No. 54 / GRAND ARMÉE handstamp in red, with 'Juin' (june) marking in red on reverse and rated '9' due upon receipt. A fine entire Reinhardt = 400 pts.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ted Coles.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3015 France

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    1807 (March 31): Entire letter from Palmanova, Italy to Brittany struck with good impression of framed "2eme. CORPS / GRAND ARMÉE" handstamp in black (unrecorded by Reinhardt in this colour). Some typical wear but a fine entire with full return address of sender inside. Rare Reinhardt = 1'750 pts.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3016 France

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    1807 (June 13): Entire letter from Poznan (Posen) to the Veterans Garrison at Crest, Drôme, prepaid and struck with fine 'No. 33 PORT PAYÉ / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in black. Extremely rare and very fine entire: unlisted in black by Reinhardt Reinhardt = 2000 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3017 France

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    1807 (Aug): Cover to the Dept. of Saône et Loire, struck on despatch with fine BAU. GAL / ARM. DE DALMATIE in red, rated '9' due to collect. A fine and scarce cover, Dalmatia was ceded by Austria to the Kingdom of Italy at the Treaty of Pressburg in December 1805 Reinhardt = 750 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3018 France

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    1807 (Aug 26): Entire letter from Locana to Turin rated '9' in manuscript to pay, struck with fair strike of 'No. 17 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in black (Reinhardt = 750 pts), also a fine undated entire letter from Milan to Paris with good strike of ARM D'ITALIE handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3019 France

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    1807 (Oct 15): Entire letter from Berlin to Senlis, France struck with fine 'No. 9 / GRAND ARMÉE' in black and rated '8' in manuscript to pay. A fine entire with interesting contents from Paymaster of Quartier-Générale de l'Armée Reinhardt = 400 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3020 France

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    1808 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Danzig to Caen, the letter written and signed by General Cailly, struck with superb No. 59 / GRAND ARMÉE handstamp in red and rated '9' tt collect. Superb and scarce Reinhardt = 500 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3021 France

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    1808 (Aug 20): Entire letter from Warsaw to Dijon rated '14' in manuscript, struck with superb 'No. 43 / GRAND-ARMÉE' in red. Exceptional quality and rare. Signed G. Lamy Reinhardt = 1000 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3022 France

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    1808 (Oct 3): Entire letter from Stettin (Szczecin, Poland) to Paris, written by the commander of the 1st Batallion of the 46th Regiment, 4th Division, 4th Corps d'Armée, prepaid with good strike of scarce No. 23 PORT-PAYÉ / GRAND ARMÉE in black and with Paris datestamp of receipt (Oct 19) on reverse Reinhardt = 2'000 pts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3023 France

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    1808 (Oct 21): Entire letter with long and interesting contents struck with fine 'P.39.P 7 DAX' in black and three line BAU. F. PORT-PAYÉ / ARM. D'ITALIE / MERIDIONALE in black, addressed to General Cardenau in Corfu, Ionian Islands. Manuscript rated '15' on reverse of a fine and scarce entire to an unusual destination Reinhardt = 750 pts.rn.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3024 France

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    1809 (Jan 29): Entire letter from Honrubia, Segovia to Paris struck on front with 'No. 27 / ARM. FRANCAISE / EN ESPAGNE' in black with manuscript '10' rate on front and Paris arrival (Feb 13) in red on reverse. Entire with interesting contents and opens well for display Reinhardt = 400 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3025 France

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    1809 (Nov 29): Entire letter from Warsaw to Saluces (Saluzzo) in Stura Dept., the letter written by an Italian soldier with Napoleon's forces, struck with fine 'No. 29 / GRANDE ARMÉE' handstamp in red with manuscript '9' to pay on front panel. Unusual and very scarce entire Reinhardt = 750 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3026 France

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    1810 (July 21): Entire letter from 'Armée de Catalogne, Baron de Guilleminot' addressed to Auch, struck with fine 'No. 7 / BAU. PRINCIPAL / ARM. D'ESPAGNE' in black. Rated '6' in manuscript, the address slightly bleached but a fine strike Reinhardt = 400 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3027 France

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    1809 (April 6): Entire letter from Valladolid to León endorsed at top 'Service d'hospitaux' and struck with good strike of BAU. CENTRAL / ARM. D'ESPAGNE in black Reinhardt = 500 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3028 France

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    1811 (April 24): Entire letter from Corfu, Ionian Islands struck on despatch with fine circular POSTE / SETTINSULARE / CORFU in green, mailed back to Auch, France with three line BAU. F. PORT-PAYÉ / ARM. D'ITALIE / MERIDIONALE in black and rated '25' in manuscript on reverse of a fine and scarce entire Reinhardt = 750 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3029 France

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    1811 (April 12): Entire letter from the Director of the hospital in León to France, endorsed 'Service Militaire' at top, part of address slightly bleached, but struck with perfect strike of BAU. CENTRAL / ARM. D'ESPAGNE handstamp in black. Reverse with 'Commisariat des Guerres' circular handstamp in black. An attractive entire Reinhardt = 500 pts.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 3030 France

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    1813 (July 6): Entire letter written by General Charbonnel from Liegnitz (Legnica, Poland) to his father in Dijon rated '7' in manuscript, struck with fine 'No. 28 / GRANDE-ARMÉE' handstamp in black. Rare and fine entire. Signed Pothion Reinhardt = 750 pts.rnrnNote: General Charbonnel accompanied Napoleon to Egypt and later to Russia in 1812 where he survived the Battle of Borodino. In 1813 he was in charge of Artillery for Marshall Ney's III Corps.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3031 France

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    1856: Prepaid entire letter from Bordeaux to Corcocoro, Bolivia endorsed 'via Southampton & Panama', with Bordeaux despatch (Aug 30) and framed P.P. in red, London transit in red and thence via the Magellan Straits to Arica. Struck with LAMAR straight line transit and rated '2½' centavos due in manuscript on arrival. A fresh and fine entire to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3032 France

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    Franco-Prussian War 1870: Entire letter written on thin pelure paper from Ostende addressed to beseiged Paris, struck with OSTENDE cds in black (Oct 13) and endorsed "Voie Aéreostatique par Lille" in manuscript, the attempt failing. 'France / Ouest 3' cds in black (Oct 13). Stamp missing at right but with framed PD and readdressed to Calvados in gold dusted ink just prior to the Commune period with 'Paris a Caen' TPO (March 10, 1871) and charged '3' décimes due to pay.rnrnNote: Content "courageuse cette arrivée de Gambetta à Tours on dit Kératry enfin tombé des ... hier en Belgique".
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3033 France

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    1875: Stampless entire letter to a Leopold Fournier, Naval Lieutenant on board the 'Galissonnière' addressed to 'Station Française de l'Ocean Pacifique Sud', endorsed 'Voie Anglaise par Bordeaux-Pauillac' with long contents written from at least three different family members, struck with 'Montricoux' cds of despatch (Sept 24) with framed PD deleted in manuscript and replaced with P.P. in red. Reverse with Montauban and Bordeaux cds's and manuscript rate '3.50' in ink. A most unusual cover.rnrnNote: The newly launched ironclad 'Galissonnière' became the Flagship of the Pacific Squadron on 16 May 1874 under the command of Rear-Admiral Perigot. She returned to Brest on 19 March 1877, having circumnavigated the world via the Suez Canal.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3034 France

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    1459/1850c.: The collection of pre-philatelic or stampless mail (180+), with 1421 merchant's letter from Rome, 1585 entire from Paris and 1587 entire from Rouen, each to Corsini in London, 1591 entire from Venice to London, 1669 entire from Paris to Dijon, 1698 entire from Morlaix to London with rate change from '4' to '6' pence, 1699 and 1702 entires to London from Paris each with Boshop Marks of receipt, 1709 entire with 'Dijon' despatch in mss., 1770 entire from St. Malo to Ghent with straight line S. MALO handstamp in black, 1799 printed entire with superb '5 / DIGNE' in black, range of Revolutionary and Napoleonic period covers incl. two scarce '100 Days' usages from Auch, Baden 'Postablage' forms etc. A splendid and most interesting lot, careful viewing recommended.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3035 France

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    1650/1980c.: Postal History collection (many hundreds) incl. autographed document signed by Claude, Duke of Chevreuse (1578-1657, husband of Marie de Rohan), 1703-05 letters (4) from the War of Spanish Succession, 1756 vellum document signed "Louis" at base (Louis XV), 1762 letter from Prince de Soubise written from 'Au Camp de Kromback' to the Duke of Saxe-Gotha, 1850's correspondence to Beziers (60+ entires), study of St. Malo postal history with entire from Angers struck with St. Malo Deboursé marking in black on reverse etc. A very mixed group with much of interest, condition generally fair to very fine.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3036 France

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    1793/1815: Revolutionary & Napoleonic selection of covers incl. 1805 entire from Vienna with BAU. GAL. / GRAND ARMÉE in red, 1805 entire with BAU. GAL. / ARM. D'HANOVRE in red, 1808 entire from Burgos with manuscript 'Service Militaire', 1810 entire with No. 3 / ARM. FRANCIASE / EN ESPAGNE in black from Valencia, 1810 form for missing letter from the 'Administrateurs Généraux des Postes aux Lettres', 1815 'Memorial de la Prefecture de Jura' (5 different), many further letters, documents and entires concerning the Postal system etc, conditon obviously variable but a most interesting assembly (44 items).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3037 France

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    1803/05: Printed entire letter from 'Camp de St. Omer' addressed to General Bertrand in Boulogne, endorsed 'Service Militaire' at top and struck with fine italic "Général Chef / D'état Major" handstamp in black; and 1804 entire with printed and manuscript heading 'Armée, Camp du Sour, Montreuil' signed by General Malher at base, and 1805 entire with 'Service Militaire' and 61 / ST. OMER handstamp in red. A fine trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3038 France

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    1824/27: Entire letters (3) all with Calais Forwarding Agent's cachets: with 1822 entire from London to Lyon with two line 'Acheminée par votre dévoue / Eugene Mancel, Negt. à Calais' in black; 1824 entire from London to Florence with oval PAR ENTREMISE / PH. DEVOT & CIE / A / CALAIS in black; 1827 entire from London to Lausanne, Switzerland with large oval ACHEMINEE DE CALAIS / PAR VOTRE / DEVOUÉ SERVITEUR / N. MORY in black. All three open well for Exhibit display, a fine group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3039 France

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    1849/50 Cérès 1850: 40 c. orange in a horiz. pair, both stamps showing variety: '4' retouché, pos. 146 & 147 in the sheet of 300 stamps, superb fresh colour, good to large margins (shaved at left top, marginal nicks at left and lower right, tiny thin on reverse), cancelled by '3262' Petit Chiffre obliterator. This pair with both retouched positions included is an extremely rare item, one knows only seven covers, one pair and a a strip of five unused. A rarity for an advanced France collection, three certs. George, Bernhard & Pascal Behr (1963, 1987, 1998) Maury 5g = € 68'250 / Cérès 5h = € 67'000 / Yvert 5f = € 50'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3040 France

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    1850: Small envelope from Lille to Brussels franked by 1849 Cérès 40 c. orange, large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied by grill obliterator and by 'Lille' despatch cds (Nov 11) in black. Framed 'PD' in red alongside. reverse with 'France par Mousgron' cds (Nov 11) and Brussels arrival cds. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3041 France

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    1852: Entire letter endorsed 'voie de Mer' bearing 1849 Cérès 40 c. orange in a horizontal strip of three, margin just touched at base of first stamp but with huge margins on three sides and portions of adjoining stamps at top and at right, cancelled by 'grille sans fin' in black with Paris despatch cds (Sept 28) in black below. Framed 'PD' in red and crossed in red ink to denote prepayment, reverse with Florence arrival (Oct 2) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3042 France

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    1849: Cérès 1 f. vermillion, superb colour and overall good to large margins, shaved at top left, cancelled by crisp grill obliterator, pen removed, a desirable stamp. Cert. Behr (1982) Cérès = € 21'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3043 France

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    1849 (March 10): 1 fr. vermillion, fresh colour and fair to large margins all round, tied by grille obliterator to envelope with "TRIEL 10 MARS 1849 (72)" cds (type 13 cancellation) alongside, sent to Rouen, reverse with Ligne-du Havre transit cds. A third weight rate cover between 15 and 100 gr. used two months after issue of the Vermillion. Some cover folds, but an extremely rare usage of this desirable stamp. Signed Grobe, cert. Calves (1978) Maury = € 34'000/Cérès = € 34'000/Yvert = € 32'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3044 France

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    1852 Présidence: 10 c. bistre in a horiz. pair, fresh colour and fair to large margins all round, tied by '845' Petit Chiffre numeral marks to entire letter with "LE CHESNE 22 JUIL 54" cds alongside, sent to Vouzieres, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A rare pair used to pay the single letter rate from bureau to bureau, decreased from 25 c. to 20 c. three weeks ago. Cert. Behr (1987) Maury = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3045 France

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    1854: Entire letter from Paris to New York franked by 1852 Présidence 10 c. bistre, clear to huge margins with portion of adjoining stamp at top, with 1853 40 c. orange in a horizontal strip of three with outer frame line just touched at right but with large margins on three sides and portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied by dotted 'gros points' obliterator in black and by 'Paris' (Jan 4) cds. New York arrival datestamp on front and charged 5 cents due for local delivery. Signed Calves, Scheller.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3046 France

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    1857: Cover from Paris to Rio de Janeiro endorsed 'par Paulista' franked by 1852 Présidence 10 c. bistre, large margins all round and 1853 40 c. orange single and a horizontal strip of ten split on opening the letter through third example, all tied by '1496' petit chiffres of Le Havre with 'Bureau Maritime / Le Havre' cds in red (May 3) of despatch and framed P.P. on front. The cover with creasing and sensibly opened for Exhibit display but a dramatic 4 fr. 50 c. franking to an unusual destination. Signed Brun. Cert. Brun (2015).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3047 France

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    1862 Type Napoleon III: Entire letter to Lunel franked by 1862 5 c. green on greenish and 1863/67 1 c. bronze on bluish single, horizontal strip of four and two horizontal strips of five all tied by '4245' gros chiffres and by 'Villefranche-S-Saône' cds (1870, Nov 28). A few minor faults but an extraordinary franking. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3048 France

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    1862: 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue and pair of 40 c. orange, used on 1864 cover to Helsinki, Finland via St. Petersburg, tied by 2316 gros chiffres with 'Menton' cds adjacent (Jan 14). Circular 'Aus Frankreich per Aachen / Franco' in red (Jan 16) and reverse with St. Petersburg 'Paid' transit. The 20 c. with manuscript 'weiterfranco' '3' in blue crayon and 'Ank' marking of arrival above. Scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3049 France

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    1862: 20 c. bright blue, a horizontal tête-bêche pair, used on 1865 entire letter to Ivrea, Italy tied by 110 gros chiffres in black with 'Annecy' despatch cds (June 26) at left. The pair with blunted perfs. at lower right but a rare and most attractive cover Maury/Yvert = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3050 France

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    1862: 20 c. blue, 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine used on 1864 cover from Bordeaux to Calcutta tied by '532/A' gros chiffres in black with despatch cds alongside (May 25). Framed APRES / LE / DEPART in black at top and reverse with Calcutta arrival cds (June 30) in red. The 40 c. oxidised and crossed by file fold.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3051 France

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    1866: Cover from Nice to Surbiton, London franked by 1862 20 c. blue and 1863/67 4 c. grey in an irregular block of five (in a deep violet-brown shade), all tied by '2656' gros chiffres with 'Nice' cds adjacent (Dec 21). London arrival cds (Dec 23) in red on front of a delightful and extremely rare cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3052 France

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    1861 Napoleon laureated: Cover, opened for display, with embossed 'Assemblée Nationale' etiquette on reverse, mailed to Alençon with four color franking of 1863/67 1 c. bronze on green, 4 c. grey (three examples, one with contemporary scissor cut), 1871/75 Cérès 2 c. brown and 25 c. blue all tied by dotted SNA lozenge with "VERSAILLES / ASSEMBLEE-NATLE" datestamp alongside (June 24, 1873). Despite faults, a scarce cover. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3053 France

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    1871 (Sept. 25): Napoleon lauré 1 c. olive in mixed franking with Bordeaux 4 c. grey and Siège 20 c. blue, all with fresh colours, good to large margins and perforations, respectively, tied by crisp '2045' Grand Chiffre numeral marks to entire letter with "LIGUGÉ 25 SEPT 71" cds alongside, sent to Marseille, reverse with Paris transit and arrival cds's. A fresh and fine three issue combination to pay the new September rate of 25 centimes. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3054 France

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    1863: Cover, some internal repairs and moronic lot number label at top, mailed from Morlaix and franked by 1862 20 c. blue and 1863/67 2 c. red-brown, Type I, in a superb block of ten (5 x 2), all tied by '2539' gros chiffres in black. Morlaix cds (Sept 8) at right. An extraordinary franking. Signed Roumet, Scheller.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3055 France

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    1863/67: Laureated 40 c. orange used on 1870 cover from Alexandria to besieged Paris, neatly tied by '5080' gros chiffres with 'Alexandrie / Egypte' cds (Sept 28) and framed 'PD' below. Edge wear to cover and minor imperfections but a scarce 'tentative d'entrée' cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3056 France

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    1877 (Jan 25): Napoleon lauré 5 fr. grey, four superb single examples together with Type Sage 75 c. N/B and 25 c. ultramarine N/U, all with fresh colours, well centered and very good perfs., each stamp tied by crisp "CONDOM 25 JANV 77 GERS" cds to value envelope of the second weight rate to Vic-Vezensac, obverse with CHARGÉ in red, reverse ´cachet descriptif du chargement´ and arrival cds of the same day. The attractiveness of this item cannot be surpassed, a must for any connaisseur of French postal history esthetics. Cert. Behr (1986).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3057 France

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    1870/71 Siège de Paris: Cover to San Valery sur Somme franked by 1871 5 c. green on blued with single example and a rare block of ten (5 x 2) used with 1871/75 15 c. bistre tied by '4572' gros chiffres with 'Bois-D'Amont' cds (Oct 2, 1872) below. The envelope with back flap missing and imperfections and a slight corner fault to one 5 c. in the block but a very rare multiple of the re-issued 5 c. on letter. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3058 France

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    1871: Cover front to Chieti, Italy franked by 1870 Siège 20 c. blue (2, both with imperfections) and superb 1870 Bordeaux 80 c. rose with huge margins tied by dotted Abchor lozenge with one 20 c. cancelled in manuscript. Octagonal BUENOS AYRES Consular datestamp (July 30) in black (Salles fig. 1058). The cover found to be double rate and taxed with 'Affranchisement / Insuffisant' in red with 'PD' deleted. Accountancy marking 'F.*56' applied in blue and taxed with '20' decimi due mark with Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 l. pair cancelled at Chieti. Despite imperfections a scarce item. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3059 France

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    1876: Large envelope from US Consulate in Paris to the Consul in Rome, with extraordinary 8 colour franking paying a 6 franc 30 centime rate with 1870 Siège 40 c. orange single and strip of three, 1871/75 Cérès 1 c. bronze on green (2), 4 c. grey pair, 10 c. brown on rose pair and strip of seven, 30 c. brown (2, one with corner defect), 80 c. rose strip of three and Type Sage 187610 c. green and 15 c. grey strip of four (two with corner defects) all tied by 'Paris / Avenue Josephine' cds's. The edges of the cover reinforced on reverse but despite faults, a spectacular and very rare cover. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3060 France

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    1875: Registered cover to St. Roche Sur Yon with fine four colour mixed issue franking of 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green, 25 c. blue and 80 c. carmine-rose all tied by '1308' chiffres of Dinan with datestamp below (Nov 22) and straight line CHARGÉ in red with notification of insurance 266 fr. 89 c. at top. Reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An attractive cover. Signed Menozzi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3061 France

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    1874 (Jan 31): Entire letter from Paris to Santiago, Chile at double rate franked by 1870 Siège 40 c. orange, contemporary fault, 1871/75 Cérès 30 c. brown, one clipped corner and 80 c. carmine both in horizontal pairs, all tied by Paris Star 26 in black. London red transit cds (Feb 2) and charged on arrival with '25' (centavos) due marking in red. Despite the small faults, a most attractive entire. Cert. Von der Weid (1998).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3062 France

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    1871/75 Cérès: Cover from Bordeaux to London franked by 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green and 25 c. blue tied by '532' gros chiffres, re-addressed locally on arrival in London and 25 c. overlapped by Great Britain 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 149 tied by London duplex (March 11, 1874) in black. Attractive and unusual cover. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3063 France

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    1876 (Jan 15): Cover from Marseille to Montevideo endorsed by SGTM Steamer 'p. Vapor Poitou' franked by 1871/75 Cérès 10 c. bistre on rose pair and creased 80 c. carmine tied by 2240 gros chiffres in black. Framed P.P. in red and taxed for internal delivery with circular '10' (centavos) in blue on receipt (Feb 10). Imperfections but not unattractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3064 France

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    1876: Cover from Paris to Madrid with four colour mixed issue franking of 1871/75 10 c. brown on rose, 80 c. carmine and Type Sage 1876 5 c. green and 15 c. grey (Type I) all tied by octagonal 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' datestamps (Aug 8) in black. Madrid arrival cds on reverse. The 5 c. crossed by light file fold but a most attractive cover. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3065 France

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    1872: Entire letter from Falkenberg (Faulequemont) to Servance, struck with FALKENBERG despatch in black and franked by 1871/75 Cérès 15 c. bistre and 25 c. blue tied in transit by circular ALLEMAGNE / PAG. AMB. C. datestamps (Sept 24) in red. Underpaid and taxed with manuscript '2' (décimes) for amount due. The 15 c. with vertical file fold but a rare and most appealing entire. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3066 France

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    1871/75: Cérès 25 c. blue, vertical strip of four used on 1874 cover to the French Consulate in Bangkok, Thailand with despatch cds 'Gare de Compeigne' at left (June 5) and framed P.P. in red. Reverse with 'Bordeaux a Paris' cds and 'Paris / Étranger' cds in blue. A fine and rare cover to an exotic destination: without backstamp as the Thailand Post Office did not open until 1883.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3067 France

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    1876 Type Sage: Cover franked by USA Taylor 5 c. blue (Scott 179) mailed to Paris with octagonal ETATS UNIS PAQ. FR. / BREST datestamp (June 28) in blue; sent care of Forwarding Agents with oval FORWARDED BY / MUNROE & Co. / 7, RUE SCRIBE, PARIS' in black. Locally forwarded with Type Sage 1876 15 c. grey, overlapping the 5 c., tied by Paris cds. Corner fault but scarce and attractive cover. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3068 France

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    1882: Registered cover insured for 10'000 francs mailed to Belgium franked by Type Sage 1876 75 c. carmine (Type I) with 15 examples including a block of eight and single 1877/81 25 c. bistre on yellow all tied by 'Faulx' datestamps in black (June 26) with CHARGÉ handstamp in red. Reverse showing rate box in red and Dolhain arrival cds (June 27) alongside three transit datestamps. A remarkable and rare franking. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3069 France

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    1877: Cover to Valence franked by1876 Type Sage 2 c. green, Type I, with a pair, two horizontal strips of three and a strip of five all tied by 'St. Jean-en-Royans' datestamps (April 17) in black. Central file fold but a most unusual make up of the 25 centime rate (overpaid 1 c.). Signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3070 France

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    1877: Cover to Aberdeen franked by Type Sage 5 c. green and 25 c. ultramarine, both Type II, tied by two strikes of Southampton '723' obliterator in black with fine framed Mobile Box marking SOUTHAMPTON / FRANCE / MB / SP 13 / 1877 in black alongside. Reverse with Aberdeen arrival cds. Scarce. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3071 France

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    1888: Cover to East Sheen, UK franked by Type Sage 5 c. green pair and single 15 c. blue cancelled by Aix-en-Provence cds's (June 2); forwarded on arrival back to Paris with Great Britain 1887 Jubilee 2½ d. violet on blue tied by London duplex. Slightly rough at top of envelope but an unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 3072 France

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    1888: 'Round-the-World' card, with 10 c. stationery card used to New York up-rated with Type Sage 1876 5 c. green (Type II), from New York to Japan franked by Banknote issue 2 c. vermilion tied by New York / 6 duplex, from Yokohama back to Paris franked by 1876/88 Koban issue 3 s. orange and 5 s. blue tied by 'Y' cork handstamps in black. Three diagonal slits in card not noticeable on face, a dramatic and most appealing usage. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3073 France

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    1894: Registered cover to Alexandria franked by 1886 Type Sage 25 c. black on rose in two horizontal strips of four and two strips of five paying a 4 fr. 50 c. rate to Alexandria, Egypt all tied by 'Paris / Place Jeanne D'Arc' cds's (Oct 5). Reverse with French P.O. in Alexandria arrival cds (Oct 11). An extraordinary cover. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3074 France

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    Emissions du XXé siècle 1914 (Sept-Oct): Valenciennes Chamber of Commerce 10 c. red perf., used example on local cover tied by 'Chambre de Commerce / De Valenciennes' cachet in blue with circular 'Mairie de Valenciennes' handstamp in black at left. Cover with crease well away from adhesive. Scarce Maury = € 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3075 France

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    1941/42: Cover from Marseille addressed to Bangkok, Thailand franked by 50 c. green and Petain 1 fr. carmine pair, with Allied 'Opened by Censor' label in red at left and 'Passed' traingular handstamp in black; struck with framed SERVICE SUSPENDED / RETURNED TO SENDER handstamp in violet. Manuscript notation of receipt in crayon on front '24/6/42'. Minor edge wear but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3076 France

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    1862: Empire 80 c. rose, a fine horizontal strip of three used on 1864 cover at double rate from Buenos Ayres to Liege, Belgium tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with octagonal BUENOS-AYRES Consular datestamp at left (Sept 12) in black (Salles fig. 1058) and framed PD in red. Carried on the 'Saintonge' with reverse showing Liege arrival cds (Oct 19). Minor imperfections but a scarce double rate entire. Signed L. Miro.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3077 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 30 c. brown horizontal pair used on 1873 single rate entire letter from Marseille to Buenos Ayres, Argentina tied by 2240 gros chiffres with Marseille despatch cds below (April 29) with framed P.P. in red adjacent. Endorsed and carried on the SGTM Steamer 'Picardie'. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 3078 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 80 c. carmine pair, one corner perf. missing, used on 1876 double rate cover from Le Havre to Buenos Ayres tied by Le Havre cds's (Oct 18). Carried on the Steamer 'Sénégal' with reverse showing LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 6 circular datestamp (Oct 20) in black (Salles fig. 1063) and Buenos Aires arrival cds (Nov 26).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 3079 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 Cérès 10 c. brown on rose, small figures, used with Argentina 1868 5 c. red (Scott 20) all tied by manuscript pen stroke and by dotted Anchor lozenge to 1874 front of cover from Buenos Ayres to Bordeaux. Fine POR RIO GRANDE Steamer handstamp in black and corresponding octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 5 datestamp (April 27) in black alongside (Salles fig. 1072) and framed PD in red. Fine and attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3080 France

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    1853: 80 c. carmine on yellowish, two examples, one folded over top of cover, used on 1854 single rate cover from Bordeaux to Melbourne via Suez, with Bordeaux cds at right (Dec 6) and framed PD in oxidised ink. Via London with 'Paid' tombstone datestamp in red (Jan 3, 1855) and thence via Malta to Alexandria carried on the 'Valletta'. From Suez carried by the 'Ganges' to Singapore where again transhipped to the 'Norma' arriving in Melbourne (March 28) where struck with '1d.' Colonial Fee in red. Imperfections but a very scarce destination at this date.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3081 France

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    1853: 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange, margins touched to large, used on 1862 single rate cover to Melbourne, Australia all tied by 455 petit chiffres with Boulogne-Sur-Mer cds of despatch at left (May 26) and framed PD in both black and in red. Carried on the 'Massilia' of the P&O and from Galle, Ceylon on the 'Madras' to Melbourne. Backstamped with Melbourne cds (July 10) in red. Some edge wear to envelope at right but a scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3082 France

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    1862: 10 c. bistre horizontal pair and 40 c. orange used on 1865 cover from Constantinople to Liege, Belgium tied by dotted Anchor lozenge and by framed 'Paquebots / de la / Mediterranee' in red. Two strikes of circular Paquebot MENSALE datestamp at left (May 17) in black (Salles fig. 793, with erroneous spelling of Menzaleh) and carried on the first return voyage of this Steamer on the Levant Line. Reverse with Marseille cds (May 23), 'France Par Liege' cds and Liege arrival. A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3083 France

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    1853: 20 c. blue, four examples in a rich shade with generally fine margins, used on small 1858 envelope at single rate from Paris to a Naval Lieutenant on board the 'Aleeste, Station Brésil' with Paris despatch cds below (June 5) and framed P.P. in red. Carried via London (June 6) with red cds and thence on Royal Mail Steam Packet Co 'Avon' to Rio de Janeiro. A charming and very scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3084 France

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    1871/75: Cérès 80 c. rose (2), used on 1873 double rate cover from Bordeaux to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil endorsed 'Steamer Donnai' tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with circular LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 5 datestamp (Dec 20) in black (Salles fig. 1063) with framed PD below. Reverse with Rio de Janeiro arrival cds (Jan 13, 1874). Some minor imperfections but a scarce double rate usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 3085 France

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    1863/70: Laureated 80 c. rose and 1870 Siège 20 c. blue used on 1871 single rate cover from Paris to Akyab, Burma tied by Les Ternes 3921 gros chiffres with despatch cds at left (Aug 12) and framed PD in red also on front. Carried on the 'Pera' of the P&O Line to Alexandria and from Suez on the P&O Steamer 'Deccan'. Reverse with oval SEA POST OFFICE in blue (Aug 27) and red Calcutta transit cds (Sept 10). A few imperfections but a remarkable cover to a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3086 France

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    1863/70: Covers (2) each at 80 c. single rate to Canada, the earlier 1868 cover with laureated 80 c. carmine used from Chalons Sur Marne (Nov 2) to Montreal tied by 844 gros chiffres, carried on the Allan Line Steamer 'Austrian' with arrival on reverse (Nov 17); together with 1869 cover front and part back, from Paris (Aug 25) to Ottawa franked by laureated 40 c. orange (2) tied by Paris Star '15' carried on the Allan Line Steamer 'Moravian' with part arrival (Sept 6). Faults to each but a surprisingly scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3087 France

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    1862: Empire 40 c. orange used on 1864 single rate cover from Marseille to St. Miguel, Tenerife, Canary Islands, endorsed 'via Madrid', tied by Barcelona numeral '2' in bars handstamp in black (Salles fig. 615). 'Admon De Cambio / Barcelona / 3 Ctos.' circular charge marking at left and reverse with both Santa Cruz and 'Granadilla / Canarias' datestamps (March 20). A fine and scarce cover to an unusual destination. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3088 France

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    1853: 40 c. orange in an irregular strip of three, one folded over top of 1862 entire letter at single rate from Paris to Santiago, Chile tied by dotted lozenge with Paris cds of despatch (Oct 15) and framed P.P. in red. Mailed via London (Oct 16) and thence carried on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co 'Tasmanian' from Southamption to St. Thomas and transhipped there to the 'Tamar' to Colon. British P.O. 'Panama' cds on front in black and charged '15' (centavos) in red for local delivery. A few imperfections but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3089 France

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    1853: Single 20 c. blue and 80 c. carmine, vertical pair overlapping vertical strip of three, all used on 1856 double rate cover from Locle via Forwarding Agent 'Ch. Vignier' in Le Havre (blue FAC cachet on reverse) via London to Valparaiso, Chile cancelled by 1495 petit chiffres with Le Havre cds (March 1) alongside. Framed P.P. in red and London transit in red, thence via Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 'Atrato' to St. Thomas.rnTranshipped there to the 'Solent' to Panama and thence via PSNC Steamer to Valparaiso. A few understandable imperfections but a rare franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3090 France

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    1863/70: Laureated 80 c. rose, 1871 5 c. green on blued and 1871/75 Cérès 15 c. bistre, small figures, used on 1871 single rate entire letter from Bordeaux (Oct 16) to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed 'via Magellan', all tied by 532 gros chiffres with framed P.P. in red below. A fine and unusual mixed issue combination franking via the Magellan Straits.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3091 France

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    1871/75: Cérès 25 c. blue (2) and 80 c. carmine used on 1873 single rate entire letter from Marseille to Valparaiso, Chile tied by 2240 gros chiffres with despatch cds below (Sept 23) and framed P.P. in red. London transit in red on front. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3092 France

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    1853: 80 c. carmine rose (2), each with four margins, used on 1859 single rate cover from Marseille to Shanghai, China endorsed 'par Nepaul', tied by 1896 petit chiffres with Marseille despatch cds (June 28) below. Carried on the 'Nepaul' to Alexandria, the 'Candia' to Galle, Ceylon and the 'Granada' to Hong Kong, from there transhipped for a third time to the 'Formosa' for delivery to Shanghai. Backstamped a tHong Kong with single ring datestamp in blue (Aug 5). A fresh, fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3093 France

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    1853: 40 c. orange, a horizontal strip of four, three very fine and the fourth stamp defective at left, used on 1855 single rate cover from Paris to Canton, China endorsed 'via Marseille per Overland Mail' tied by 'grille sans fin' in black with Paris cds below (July 5). Carried on the 'Valletta' via Malta to Alexandria and from Suez on the 'Hindustan'. Manuscript '4' (pence) applied on front for amount due on receipt. Reverse with double arc Hong Kong and Canton datestamps (Aug 27) in black. Despite faults a very scarce and early cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3094 France

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    1871/75: Cérès 10 c. brown on rose pair and single 80 c. rose used on 1875 single rate entire letter from Paris to Palmira, Colombia tied by Paris Star '4' with Rue D'Enghien cds below (April 16) and framed P.P. in red. Carried on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 'Elbe' from Southampton to St. Thomas and Colon. A tad tropicalised but a not unattractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3095 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 30 c. brown pair and 80 c. carmine pair, all used on 1874 double rate entire letter from Paris to San José, Costa Rica tied by Paris Star '4' handstamps in black with Rue D'Enghien cds below (July 6). Framed P.P. in red on front and carried on the Ligne A Steamer 'Ville de Bordeaux' with reverse showing circular LIGNE-A / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp (July 7) in black (Salles fig. 1401). A few blunted perfs. on one 80 c. but a scarce and attractive franking to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3096 France

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    1862: 80 c. carmine used on 1864 single rate entire letter endorsed 'per West India Mail' from Le Havre to Havana, Cuba tied by dotted 1769/B gros chiffres with Le Havre cds (April 1) at left and framed P.P. in red. Carried on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 'La Plata' to St. Thomas with British P.O. datestamps of arrival and thence per 'Conway' to Havana (April 22) and struck with framed 'NE.2'. handstamp in black on arrival.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3097 France

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    1863/70: Laureated 80 c. rose and 1871/75 small figures 10 c. brown on rose horizontal pair, used on 1873 single rate entire letter from Paris to Havana, Cuba tied by Paris Star '15' with despatch cds (Sept 19) above. Framed P.P. in red and reverse with circular LIGNE-B / PAQ. FR. No. 2 (Sept 20) struck in black (Salles fig. 1431) and carried on the 'Floride'. Handstruck '2' (reales) due marking in black for internal delivery on front of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3098 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 1871/75 80 c. carmine pair, used on 1875 double rate entire letter to Havana, Cuba endorsed 'voie de Etats Unis' tied by Paris Star '1' handstamps in black with Place de la Bourse cds alongside (Aug 13). Unusual '1f. 00' handstamp in red at upper left (the single rate, handstamp unlisted in Van Der Linden, possibly of a private nature) and framed P.P. alongside. Carried on Ligne H Steamer 'Ville de Paris' to New York (Aug 25) and thence to Cuba where charged with handstruck '4' (reales) due to pay. Reverse with Havana arrival cds (Aug 31). Some aging along folds but a scarce and appealing entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3099 France

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    1862: 80 c. carmine used on 1870 single rate entire letter endorsed 'Par l'Angleterre pour les Antilles (Amérique)' from St. Germain en Laye to St. Croix, Danish West Indies tied by 3638 gros chiffres with despatch cds (March 12) and framed PD above. Mailed via London (March 14) and thence on Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 'Neva' to St. Thomas. A fine and attractive entire to a most unusual destination.rnrnNote: Interesting contents - 'Enclosed I hand you the photograph of the actual Spanish regent Serrano. According to our Newspapers the Americans are drawing nigh to our Island, they have bought the Bay of Panama'.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3100 France

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    1853: 80 c. pale rose, three examples all with clear to large margins but two crossed by file fold, used on 1860 double rate entire letter from Bordeaux to Guayaquil, Ecuador tied by dotted 'BP1' lozenge with corresponding 'Bordeaux A Paris' cds alongside (March 14) and framed P.P. in black. London transit cds in red (March 16) and thence via Southampton to Panama carried on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. 'La Plata' to St. Thomas and thence per 'Solent' to Colon. 'Panama' double arc cds of British P.O. on front (April 6) and thereafter via PSNC Steamer. Despite the crease a fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF
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