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  • Lot# : 5001 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 1+2
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    1879 (May): 5 c. black on yellow and 10 c. black on green, fine examples used on 1881 entire letter to Varna, tied by Cyrillic TIRNOVO single ring datestamps in blue (June 5) with information strike above. Reverse with bilingual 'Tirnovo' cds in blue (same day) and Varna arrival cds (June 7). A magnificent first issue entire in wonderful quality. Signed Renato Mondolfo, Herbert Bloch.rnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2080.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5002 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 2+7+9
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    1879: 10 c. black on green used in combination with 1881 5 st. black on yellow (5, with a horizontal pair and single on reverse) and 15 st. carmine on green, used on 1881 registered cover to Moscow, cancelled by bilingual SOFIA datestamps (Aug 6) with reverse showing an array of transits: bilingual ROUSTCHOUK (Aug 8), border datestamps of UNGENI (Aug 11 and 12) where the letter crossed from Romania into Russian territory and two different MOSCOW arrival datestamps (Aug 15), one tying the single 5 st. on reverse. Closed opening tear at top of envelope but an astonishing mixed issue combination franking to a surprisingly rare destination. Signed Renato Mondolfo, Herbert Bloch.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5003 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1879: 25 c. black on lilac, a fine horizontal pair of fresh colour, used on 1881 double rate cover to Wiborg endorsed via 'St. Petersburg', tied by bilingual ROUSTCHOUK cds in black (Sept 25). Reverse with further strike of Roustchouk cds, Urgeni transits (Sept 27) and St. Petersburg cds's (Sept 30, Oct 1). Obverse with Finnish 'Ank' marking (Oct 13g). Some minor edge wear to envelope but a magnificent and rare first issue cover.rnProvenance: Collection E.M. de Bustamente, DF, Zurich, 1-5 Nov 1994.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5004 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1879 (July): 50 c. black on blue, a single example used on 1881 registered cover to Vienna tied by bilingual ROUSTCHOUK cds in blue (Feb 19) with repeated information strike below. Framed PREPORUCENO / RECOMMANDÉE handstamp of registration in blue alongside. Reverse with further Routschouk cds, Vienna cds and 'Abgeord: Haus / Wien' cds (March 3g). A superb and rare cover. Cert. Holcombe (1990).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5005 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 7+8
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    1881: 5 st. black on yellow and 10 st. black on green used on 1881 single rate cover to Tirnovo tied by star in circle obliterator in black with bilingual ROUSTCHOUK despatch cds alongside (Nov 27). Reverse with cyrillic 'Tirnovo' arrival (Nov 28) struck in blue. A fine and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection R.M. Stevens, DF, Zurich, 13 Sept 1990.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5006 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 8+9
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    1881: 10 st. black on green used with 1882 15 st. bright red on green on 1882 entire letter to Budapest tied by star in circle obliterator with bilingual SISTOV despatch cds in blue alongside (Nov 19). Reverse with bilingual 'Roustchouk' transit cds in black (Nov 20) and part Budapest arrival cds. A rare and attractive franking for the external single rate. Signed Herbert Bloch, Renato Mondolfo.rnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2111.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5007 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 10
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    1881: 25 st. black on lilac, a fine horizontal pair used on 1882 cover to Vienna at double rate, tied by star in circle obliterator with bilingual SOFIA datestamp above in black (April 7). Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (April 22g). Tiny envelope trim at right but a fresh and fine cover.rnProvenance: Collection R.M. Stevens, DF, Zurich, 13 Sept 1990.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5008 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 14+19+26+38
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    1882: 3 st. orange on yellow, 30 st. violet on greenish, 1886 2 st. deep green on grey and 1892 15 on 30 st. brown used on registered 1892 cover to Hemer, Germany all tied by neat strikes of ROUSTCHOUK datestamps (March 13) in black. Registration cachet above and reverse with Hemer arrival cds (March 30g). Philatelic but correctly rated and an attractive cover. Cert. Zagorsky (1992).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5009 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 15
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    1882: 5 st. green on greenish, a single example used on 1886 flap unsealed cover to Philippople / Plovdiv tied by neat bilingual SOFIA cds (Sept 12) in black with bilingual Philippople arrival cds in blue on reverse. Unusual.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5010 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 16+19
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    1882: 10 st. deep rose on rose (2) and 30 st. violet on greenish, used on 1893 registered cover to Cairo, Egypt for the return of an AR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) form, neatly tied by bilingual SAMAKOV datestamps (Oct 24) in black. Registration cachet at left and reverse with 'T. Harmanly' Bulgarian TPO (Dec 6) and Alexandria and Cairo cds's (Nov 25g). A charming and extremely rare usage to an extraordinary destination.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5011 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 18
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    1882: 25 st. deep blue on blue, a single example used on beautiful 1883 illustrated cover with flowering rose in colour on reverse, addressed to Kustendje and tied by bilingual ROUSTCHOUK cds (July 13) in black, with repeated strike above. Reverse with Constanta arrival cds (July 22g). A charming cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5012 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 18
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    1882: 25 st. deep blue on blue, a horizontal pair and a single example in a deeper shade, used on 1891 registered cover to Colchester tied by two strikes of scarce bilingual ZLATITZA datestamps (May 10) in black. Registration cachet at right in black and hooded 'Registered / London' transit in red (May 28g). Reverse with Sofia transit cds (May 12) and Colchester arrival cds. Some closed tears to envelope away from the adhesives but a scarce rate.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 133, June 2002, lot 1210.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5013 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 18+20
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    1882: 25 st. deep blue on blue and 50 st. deep blue on pink (2) used on registered 1886 cover addressed to the Grand Vizier, His Highness Kâmil Pasha in Constantinople tied by bilingual SOFIA despatch datestamps (Oct 3) in black. Registration cachet at right and reverse with Stamboul arrival cds (Oct 18g) in black. Top flap partially missing and some edge wear to envelope but a scarce and attractive commercial cover to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 5014 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    1882: 50 st. deep blue on rose-pink, a single example used on 1892 single rate registered cover to Constantinople tied by bilingual BOURGAS cds (April 28) with straight line RECOMMANDEE alongside. Reverse with fine strike of "Tzaribrod-Harmanly" TPO cds (May 11g) and Stamboul arrival cds. Some edge wear to envelope but an attractive usage.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 133, June 2002, lot 1211.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5015 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    1882/85: 50 st. deep blue on rose-pink, a single example used on 1889 imprinted cover "L'Intendance / de la Liste Civile / DE S.A.R. LE PRINCE / DE BULGARIE" to Vienna tied by single ring PALAIS / SOPHIA datestamp in blue (Nov 2) with registration cachet at left. Large black royal wax seal on reverse alongside "Bur. Ambul. / Harmanly-Izaribrood" Travelling Post Office cds and Vienna arrival cds. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5016 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 24/II
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    1885: '50' st. on 1 fr. black on red, lithographed surcharge, used on registered 1898 cover to Budapest tied by bilingual ROUSTCHOUK cds (Dec 13) in black. Registration cachet at left and reverse with Budapest arrival cds (Dec 27). A late usage but paying the correct rate, file fold well away from the rare adhesive. Cert. Franz See AIEP (1973) Mi = € 3'000.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 133, June 2002, lot 1210.rnNote: For a similar usage, see Dr. G. Popov 'Bulgariens Provisorien' page 30.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5125 France

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    1773 (Oct 11): Entire letter from Cervione, Corsica to Bastia with clear two line strike CERVIONE CORSE (Lenain type 1 = R), taxed in manuscript with '4' sous. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5126 France

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    1793 (Nov 6): Unpaid entire letter written in Venice and sent via Monaco to Marseille showing clear "85 MONACO" straight line handstamp, taxed upon arrival with '14' (décimes). A fine and early entire passing the Department Conquis no. 85, Alpes-Maritimes which became part of France in 1793.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5127 France

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    1815 (May 20): Prepaid entire letter from Sospello to Nizza showing clear "P. 85 P. SOSPELLO" straight line handstamp. A fine and interesting item from this small village in the Department Conquis no. 85, Alpes-Maritimes with the scarce PP handstamp, used during the 100 days rule of Napolèon (March - July 1815).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5128 France

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    1825 (Feb 23): Cover from Sarcelles to Bordeaux showing clear cursive "72 Sarcelles ECOUEN" sent unpaid, reverse with arrival datestamp (Feb 23, 1825). Attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5129 France

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    1827 (Sept 1): Official cover from the Ministère des Finances in Paris to Bellegarde via Chazelles, redirected to Chatillon de Michaille showing on reverse Débourse two line handstamp DÉB 88 CHAZELLES and circular datestamp (Sept 1, 1827).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5130 France

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    1828 (Feb. 20): Entire letter from Dunkerque to Nantes showing the framed datestamp "DUNKERQUE 20 FEVRIER 1828", sent unpaid. Reverse with arrival cds (Feb. 24). Rare.rnrnNote: This type of postmark was in use only from February 1828 in 103 post offices but was taken out of use as the strike was simply too large for many letters.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5131 France

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    1836 (July 31): Entire letter from Ancona to Riom with clear "BRIGADE FRANCAISE A ANCONE 31 JUIL. 1836" (Reinhardt type 1 = 10 points) and framed "P.P.", both in red, fully prepaid to the Procureur du Roi at the Royal Court. Reverse with Riom arrival cds (Aug. 10). A delightful and fresh entire.rnrnNote: Written by a grenadier of the 66th regiment which has occupied the fortress of Ancona from 1832 to 1838. In the course of the political upheaval that ensued, it was more than once necessary for the Papal administration to call in Austrian troops to fight republican groups in the Papal States.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5132 France

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    1859 (June 21): Entire letter sent within Marseille from the Comité de Secours pour les Volontaires de la Guerre de l'Independance Italienne to the General Consul of Tuscany with corresponding letter head and handstamp in blue. A fine cover dealing with passports to issue for two French volunteers who want to join the Italian liberation forces. No postal markings but an item full of history.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5133 France

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    1850: Entire local letter from a Justice of the Peace within the same postal district from Valencay to Vicq-sur Nahon, bearing Cérès 10 c. bistre brown, a fine example with vivid colour and good to large margins, tied by clear grille Type 15 "VALENCAY (35) 15 JANV. 51" cds alongside. An interesting local cover from the period prior to the introduction of the Petits Chiffres in 1852 Yvert = € 750 / Maury 1a = € 850.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5134 France

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    1850: Entire local letter within the postal district of Lizy-sur-Ourcq bearing Cérès 10 c. bistre brown, a fine example with fresh colour and good to enormous margins, minor cut into the margin mentioned for absolute accuracy, tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1744' numeral lozenge. Type 15 "LIZY (73) 12 JANV 53" cds and postman cachet 'B' in circle alongside. Full prepayment denoted with pen cross on front. An attractive local cover, cert. E. Diena (1985) Yvert = € 750 / Maury 1a = € 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5135 France

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    1850: Entire local letter within Paris bearing Cérès 15 c. green, a fine and fresh example with good to huge margins, detached for inspection and hinged back, tied by clear grille with Paris type 15 cds (Apr 28, 1851) alongside. A fine example of the Local Paris letter rate, applicable between July 1850 to June 1853 Yvert = € 1'850 / Maury 2 = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5136 France

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    1850: Entire local letter within Paris bearing Cérès 15 c. dark-green, a fine and fresh example with brilliant colour and good to large margins, tied by Étoile de Paris mute obliterator, reverse with Paris type 15 cds (Aug 30, 1852). Signed Calves with shade indication Yvert = € 1'850+ / Maury 2c = € 2'350.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5137 France

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    First day of usage 1849: Cérès 20 c. black on white paper, a fine and fresh example with vivid colour and four regular large margins, tied by type 15 "MULHOUSE (66) 1 JANV. 49" cds on the first day of the issue to entire letter dated internally "Mulhouse le 31 Xbre 1848". Mailed to Cernai, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. An extraordinary cover with delightful appearance, a perfect stamp and postmark ideally documenting the first day of issue of a French stamp. Signed Amédée Brun; cert. Calves (1988) Yvert = € 17'500 / Maury 3a = €16'500.rnrnNote: During the two first weeks of January 1849, the cancellation of the newly issued stamps was not well organized. Two circulars by the Postal administration led to confusion in the Post Offices on the methods of obliteration. A planned cancellation by a grill obliterator was not available prior to the third week of January.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5138 France

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    Pen cancellation 1849: Cérès 20 c. black on yellow paper, a fine example with fresh colour and large to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring stamps. Detached for inspection and hinged back, tied by pen cross to entire letter to Charleville, dated internally "Montmort le 12 Jer 1849". Type 15 "MONTMORT (49) 13 JANV. 49" cds alongside, reverse with Épinay and Reims transits and Charleville arrival cds of the following day. An attractive cover with a rare provisional obliteration which was in use only in the two first weeks of January 1849. Certs von der Weid (1994), Calves (1996) Yvert = € 1'500 / Maury 3 = € 1'600.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5139 France

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    1849: Entire letter from Prétot-Sainte-Suzanne via Carentan to Pérniers bearing Cérès 20 c. black on white paper, a fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear grille. At left the rare cursive "48 Prétot" of the bureau de distribution and type 14 "CARENTAN (48) 16 MAI 1849" cds of the bureau d'attache. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. A scarce cover from a small post office in the Normandy. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5140 France

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    1849: Cover from Villeneuve-L'Archevéque to Troyes bearing Cérès 20 c. black on white paper, a fresh example with good to huge margins with sheet margin at right and parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by light grille with rare type 13 cds (Apr 18, 1850) alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An appealing combination.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5141 France

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    1849: Cérès 20 c. black on white paper in a horizontal tête-bêche pair, fine and fresh with good to huge margins, each stamp tied by light grille obliterator to entire letter from Nantes to Bordeaux. Type 15 "NANTES (42) 12 JUIL. 49" cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An appealing cover of the utmost rarity. Signed Roumet. Cert. Goebel (2009) Yvert = € 18'000 / Maury T3a = € 18'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5142 France

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    Second Day of Issue 1850: Cérès 25 c. blue, a fresh stamp with regular to enormous margins, tied by light grille to entire letter from Rennes to Napoléon-Vendée. Type 15 "RENNES 2 JUIL. 50" cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An fine cover from the second day of the new rate from office to office. Cert. E. Diena (1986).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5143 France

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    1850: Cover from Challans to Sables d'Olonne bearing Cérès 25 c. dark-blue, a fresh stamp with regular large margins, tied by clear grille. Rare type 13 cds (Jan 8, 1851) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A delightful cover with a late usage of the type 13 datestamp.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5144 France

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    1850: Entire letter with full contents from Pau to Rawalpindi in British India bearing two horizontal pairs of Cérès 25 c. blue, two fresh multiples with good to enormous margins, each stamp tied by light Petits Chiffres '2388' lozenge. The cover was endorsed "par Marseilles - Malte des Indes" and "via Bombay", with Pau despatch cds (Nov 6, 1852), framed PD in red and a BOMBAY transit handstamp (Dec .. 52) alongside. Reverse with Toulouse and Marseille transit cds's. A most attractive and fresh cover to a seldom seen destination Maury = € 4'000.rnrnNote: The cover was directed to a captain David Anderson at Her Majesty's 22nd regiment at Rawalpindi in the Punjab, although the letter is directed erroneously to Bengal. The sender was his brother, George Anderson. An interesting item after the end of the second Sikh War and the resulting annexation of the Punjab in 1849.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5145 France

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    1850: Entire letter from Montbeliard to Basel, Switzerland bearing Cérès 40 c. orange, a fresh stamp with vivid colour and regular large margins, tied by clear grille. Two crisp strikes of type 15 "MONTBELIARD (24) 30 AOUT 50" cds and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with Mulhouse and St. Louis transit as well as Basel arrival cds of the next day. A fine and most attractive cover. Cert von der Weid (1976) Yvert = € 900 / Maury = € 800.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 77 (Oct. 1988), lot 2658.rnrnNote: The letter is directed from a French priest to Christian Friedrich Spittler (1782-1867), founder and organizer of several missionary organizations, both in Switzerland and in Southern Germany.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5146 France

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    1850: Entire letter from Martigné-Ferchaud to Nantes bearing Cérès 40 c. orange with large sheet margin (4.5 mm), a fresh and fine example with vivid colour and large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '1902' lozenge. Light type 22 dotted "MARTIGNÉ-FERCHAUD (34) 16 DEC. 54" cds and 'OR' in circle (Origin Rural) alongside, reverse with Nantes arrival cds of the next day. A delightful cover of the second weight step. Cert. Robineau & Pothion (1987).rnProvenance: Dubus collection, Robineau auction (Nov. 1987), lot 814.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5147 France

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    1853: Cérès 1 fr. carmine-cerise, a fine left marginal example with fresh colour in its typical shade, fair to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '1818' numeral lozenge to piece Yvert = € 3'750+ / Maury 6d = € 3'300+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5148 France

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    1849: Entire letter from Paris to St. Brieuc bearing Cérès 1 fr. carmine, a fresh and fine example with vivid colour and large to enormous margins including parts of a neighbouring stamp, tied by mute Étoile de Paris obliterator. Light type Paris despatch cds (May 17, 1853) alongside, reverse with "ST. BRIEUC 19 MAI 1853" arrival cds. A perfect stamp on a wonderful cover of the third weight step. Signed Van Dieten and Calves Yvert = € 1'600 / Maury 6 = € 1'750.rnrnNote: The addressee was the French banker, Augustin-Prosper-Marie Latimier du Clésieux (1797-1874).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5149 France

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    1849: Entire letter from St. Germain-en-Laye to Albano Rome bearing Cérès 1 fr. light-carmine, a fine example with fresh colour and good to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '3094' numeral lozenge. Clear despatch cds (Nov. 12, 1853), framed PD and VIA DI MARE, both in red alongside, reverse with Paris transit and arrival cds (Nov. 19). The obverse shows the endorsement "payé via Marseilles" and the pen cross denotes the full prepayment. A delightful cover for a first letter weight mailing up to 7.5 gr., fully prepaid to the Papal States, applicable between 1853 and 1866 Yvert = € 1'600 / Maury 6c = € 1'750rnrnNote: Addressee of this marvellous cover is Hugh Charles Clifford, 7th Baron Clifford of Chudleigh (1790-1858), a British peer. On succeeding to his father's estates in 1831 he took his seat in the House of Lords. In his later years he lived chiefly in Italy, where he had a house near Tivoli. He died in Rome on 28 February 1858 from an injury.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5150 France

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    1849: Lettersheet from Paris to Lisbon bearing Cérès 1 fr. carmine in combination with horizontal pair of 25 c. blue, fine examples with fresh colour and fair to large margins, tied by grill obliterator. Light despatch cds (Sept. 23, 1850) and framed PD in red, endorsement "Par l'Angleterre", as well as London "PAID SP 24 1850" cds in red and oval Portugese "LEY DE 20/4 50 - 10 Rs" in violet and '280' taxation in blue alongside. Reverse with Ligne de Calais transit and "3 LISBOA 10" arrival cds in blue. Skillfully repaired at lower left and sideflaps missing, nevertheless an impressive cover, displaying well this rare postal connection. Certs E. Diena (1981), Calves (1988) Maury = € 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5151 France

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    1849: Cérès 1 fr. bright-vermilion 'vermillon vif', a splendid example of this rare stamp, with vibrant colour and good to large margins all round, tied lightly by grill obliterator to entire letter sent to St. Pons, clear despatch "TOULOUSE (30) 10 MARS 49" cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Some archive folds well away from the brilliant stamp and the postmarks, an impressive entire with this much sought after franking for a third weight rate entire. Signed Miro; certs E. Diena (1979), Roumet (1979), Calves (2002) Yvert = € 32'500 / Maury 7a = € 37'500.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5152 France

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    1852: Envelope mailed within Paris bearing Présidence 10 c. bistre yellow, a fine example with vivid colour and large even margins, tied by light Étoile de Paris obliterator, despatch cds (Sept. 19, 1858) alongside. Signed Roumet Yvert = € 1'100 / Maury 9a = € 1'150.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5153 France

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    1852: Local entire from Bergerac to Beaumont-du-Périgord bearing Présidence 10 c. bistre, a fine example with vivid colour and good to large margins, tied by light petit chiffres '309' lozenge, clear despatch cds (Feb 8, 1854) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Includes a ball invitation. Signed Calves Yvert = € 1'100 / Maury 9a = € 1'150.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5154 France

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    1852: Entire letter from Delle to Sarreguemines bearing Présidence 25 c. blue, large example with Filet d'encadrement (20 mm) at left, large margins all round, tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1085' lozenge, despatch cds (Jan. 25, 1853) alongside; reverse with Strasbourg transit as well as arrival cds's (Jan 26). The entire with some wear and tear, nevertheless an amazing usage bearing such a full margined example. Signed Bloch, cert. von der Weid (1998) Yvert = € 1'800 for a detached stamp / Maury 10d = € 2'000.rnProvenance: Mont Blanc collection, Corinphila sale 104 (Sept. 1998), lot 7443.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5155 France

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    1860: Napoléon imperf. 1 c. olive in a strip of five, marginal from left of sheet, a fine and fresh multiple with vivid colour and regular large margins, typical minor gum wrinkles on unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5156 France

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    1865: Napoléon imperf. 1 c. 'mordoré' in a block of four with large sheet margin (15 mm.) at right, a fine and fresh multiple with vivid colour and regular large margins, unmounted with full og. Signed Brun Yvert = € 1'800+ / Maury 11d = € 2'000+. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5157 France

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    1854: Entire letter within Paris, bearing Napoléon imperf. 5 c. green showing variety: "Piquage Susse", two examples tied by Paris '1' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Feb. 5, 1862) alongside. Stamps detached for inspection and hinged back, a rare franking with private Susse perforation Maury P3 = € 3'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5158 France

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    1854: Cover from Sens-s-Yonne to Les Ricceys bearing Napoléon imperf. 5 c. green in a horizontal strip of four, a fine multiple with large regular margins all round, tied by light Petits Chiffres '2878' lozenge despatch cds (Nov 15, 1858) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Signed Calves Maury 12 = € 1'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5159 France

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    1853: Cover from St. Honoré-Les-Bains to Luzy bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre, a fine example primarily with good to huge margins, shaved at lower right, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3910' lozenge: Type 22 dotted despatch cds (Jan 17, 1860) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A delightful cover within the same postal district. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5160 France

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    1860: Cover from Le-Lauzet-s-l'Ubaye to Barcelonette bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre brown, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '1985' lozenge, postman's cachet 'B' in circle, rare type 22 dotted despatch cds (Jan 2, 1863) and framed APRÉS LE DÉPART alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A cover of the utmost beauty within the same postal district, for the connoisseur, the usage with the Gros Chiffres on its second day. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5161 France

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    1860: Cover from Parthenay to Niort bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre brown, a horizontal pair with regular large margins and a large sheet margin at right (11 mm), each stamp tied by clear Petits Chiffres '2838' lozenge and 'OR' in circle (Origin Rural). Type 15 despatch cds (Oct 30, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. This stamp does not show a Filet d'Encadrement, a wonderful multiple on a cover from bureau to bureau. Signed von der Weid.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5162 France

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    1853: Cover from Niederbronn, Alsace to Frankfurt on Main, Hesse bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre-yellow 'citron', a fine example and two horizontal pairs with overall good to huge margins, one pair shaved at top, each stamp tied by superb Petits Chiffres '2270' lozenge. Rare type 14 despatch cds (July 7, 1854) and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with distribution cds of the next day. A splendid combination to pay the 50 c. rate to Thurn & Taxis, a delightful cover. Signed Calves.rnNote: The cover is directed to the Bethmann bank, one of the greatest bond issuers at that time.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5163 France

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    1854/60: Wrapper from Louhans to Chalons-s-Saone, bearing Napoléon imperforate 10 c. bistre type II and 20 c. blue type I (2), three fresh and fine examples with large regular margins, tied by light Petits Chiffes '1773' lozenges. Despatch cds (Oct. 8, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A most attractive and scarce usage. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5165 France

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    Crimean War 1854: Envelope from the Crimea to La Ciotat, forwarded to Marseille bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a fresh and fine example, tied by light 'AOO' lozenge, "ARMÉE D'ORIENT Bau O 4 DEC 55" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with different Marseille and La Ciotat transit and arrival cds's (Dec 21). A delightful Fieldpost usage from the theatre of war. Signed G. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5166 France

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    1854: Cover from Paris to St. Malo bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a splendid example with enormous sheet margins at top and right (16 x 17 mm), tied by superb Paris 'C' lozenge, Paris despatch cds (Sept 22, 1860) alongside, reverse with Paris à Brest ambulant and arrival cds of the same day. A wonderful usage with huge corner sheet margins. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5167 France

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    1854: Entire letter from Amiens to Les Moulins Bleus nearby Flixecourt, bearing a right marginal Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I showing variety: "percé en ligne", a superb and fresh example with regular large margins, cancelled by light Petits Chiffres '65' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (June 6, 1859) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A beautiful stamp with sheet margin plus stitching, a rare and desirable cover. Signed Bally.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5168 France

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    1854: Entire letter from the French Expedition Corps in Rome to Riez bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on azure paper Type I, a fresh and fine example with regular large margins, tied by clear grill obliterator, despatch "CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE D'ITALIE 2e DIVISION 15 SEPT. 55" cds alongside, reverse with Marseille transit and arrival cds (Sept. 20). Fine cover correctly franked at the military rate. Cert E. Diena (1983).rnrnNote: The cover is directed to the Marquise de Rippert-Monclar at the chateau d'Allemagne nearby Riez in the Provence.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5169 France

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    1854: Cover from Villefranche-s-Saone to Marseille bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. dark-blue on green paper Type I, a fresh and fine example with large margins all round, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3611' lozenge, despatch cds (June 20, 1855) alongside, reverse with Paris à Lyon ambulant and arrival cds's of the next day. A delightful usage of this rare shade. Signed Pavoille, Paris and G. Lamy Maury 14/Ii = € 360.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5170 France

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    1854: Entire letter from Morlaix to Brest bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on lilac paper, Type I, a fine and fresh example with regular large margins all round, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '2164' lozenge, crisp despatch cds (March 19, 1858) and framed APRÉS LE DÉPART handstamp alongside, reverse with arrival cds (March 12). A superb cover with this rare shade. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5171 France

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    1854: Envelope from Paris to Senlis bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a glorious example with huge sheet margins at base and right (21 x 10 mm), both showing complete Filets d'encadrement, tied by light mute Étoile de Paris obliterator. Despatch cds (Jan 7 1855) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A wonderful usage with these enormous corner sheet margins. Signed Dillemannn & Sorani; cert. Calves (2004).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5172 France

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    1854: Entire letter from Yssingeaux to Le-Puy-en-Velay bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, two fresh example with all four tableaus cut away leaving just the bust of Napoléon intact, both 'stamps' tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3701' numeral lozenge, crisp despatch cds (April 27, 1859) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Interesting cover of the second weight step. rnrnNote: Mr. Sarrazin from Yssingeaux was either a fierce anti-royalist or this is a very attractive postal fraud. In any case it is interesting that this item was not taxed.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5173 France

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    1860: Entire letter from St. Quentin to Paris bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type II, a fresh example with good to large margins, large sheet margin on top (17 mm.) with part imprint of oval 'Controle / TP' handstamp, the stamp tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3255' lozenge, despatch cds (April 8, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. A delightful entire, cert. von der Weid (1999).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5174 France

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    1860: Entire letter from Vierzon to Commentry bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on lilac paper Type II, a vivid example in this rare shade with good to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '3575' lozenge, despatch cds (Sept 26, 1861) alongside, reverse with two ambulant cds's as well as arrival cds of the next day. A delightful entire, an attractive example of this shade. Signed Lamy Maury 14/IIb = € 770.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5175 France

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    1860: Entire letter from Colmar to Belfort bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on green paper Type II, a fresh example with enormous margins including parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '908' lozenge. Despatch cds (April 29, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An attractive entire with a splendid example in this impressive shade which was in use primarily in 1861. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5176 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Versailles to Chevreuse bearing Napoléon imperf. 25 c. blue, a fresh example with large to enormous margins, tied by Petits Chiffres '3137' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 21, 1854) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A superb usage from the last days of the 25 c. letter rate which was lowered to 20 c. on July 1st, 1854 Yvert = € 500 / Maury 15 = € 525.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5177 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Paris to Edinburgh Scotland bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange, a fine example with good to large margins, tied erroneously by the Paris despatch cds (Oct. 22, 1862) with additional information strike alongside, framed "P.D." and London Paid cds (Oc 23), both in red, reverse with part arrival cds. Signed R. Goebel.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5178 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Sospello / Sospel to San Benignio nearby Torino bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. bright orange 'vif', a fine and fresh example with brilliant colour and good margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '4235' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 13, 1861) and "P.D." in red alongside, reverse with Cuneo and Torino transit as well as arrival cds (June 15). A most attractive entire with this superb shade Maury 16b.rnProvenance: Collection Charles Daniel.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5179 France

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    1853: Cover from Dunkerque to Frederikstad, endorsed "Norwège par Quievrain" and bearing three examples of Napoléon imperf. 40 c. bright orange 'vif' with good to large margins, each tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1152' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (March 17, 1861) and framed "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with Paris à Quievrain ambulant and Svinesund (March 25) transit cds. Minor oxidisation traces, nevertheless an attractive item to a rare destination Maury 16b.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5180 France

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    1853: Cover from Paris to London, bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, two fine and fresh examples with brilliant colours and good to large margins, tied by 'Pointillé fin' mute obliterator. Despatch cds (May 18, 1856), framed "P.D." and London arrival cds (May 20), both in red alongside. Reverse with Paris à Calais Ambulant cds. A delightful item. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5181 France

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    1854: Double rate Entire letter from Montbeliard to Langenthal, Switzerland, endorsed "Par Porrentruy" and bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine on straw 'carmin foncé sur paille', a fine and fresh example with regular large margins, cancelled by light Petits Chiffres '2069' lozenge. Despatch cds (May 28, 1857) and framed "P.D." in red alongside, reverse with Porrentruy and Bern transit as well as arrival cds from the next day. Attractive cover with single stamp usage to cover the double rate abroad Maury 17Ac = € 250.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5182 France

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    1859: Triple rate entire letter from Fraisans to Epinac bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. rose, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '1574' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Sept. 10, 1863) alongside, reverse with arrival cds from the next day. An attractive late usage after the Napoléon perf. 80 c. had already been issued Maury 17B.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5183 France

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    1854: Fifth rate Entire from Paris to Vera Cruz, Mexico, endorsed "Paquebot à vapeur voie d'Angleterre" and bearing horizontal strip of three and pair of Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine, two fine and fresh example multiples with overall large to enormous margins with parts of three neighbouring stamps, the pair shaved at lower right, tied by 'Pointillé fin' mute obliterator and framed "P.P." in red, despatch cds (June 30, 1858) and London transit cds (July 1) in red alongside. An appealing part paid item, the adressee had to pay '5' (reales) due upon arrival. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5184 France

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    1853: Triple rate Envelope from Paris to Alençon, bearing Napoléon imperf. 1 Franc carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the left neighbouring stamp, tied by mute Étoile de Paris obliterator, despatch cds (Feb. 17, 1854) alongside, reverse with arrival cds. Cover with some toning and wear and tear on reverse, nevertheless an appealing and scarce usage to cover the triple rate up to 100 grams in force until June 1854. Signed Calves (1982), E. Diena (1983) Yvert = € 6'500 / Maury 18 = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5185 France

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    1862: Napoléon perf. 1 c. olive in a block of four, a fine multiple with vivid colour and good centering, minor toning on reverse, unmounted og. An attractive multiple Yvert = € 1'100 for a mint block / Maury 19 = € 950 for a mint block.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5186 France

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    1862: Wrapper from Dijon to Bessey-les-Citeaux, bearing Napoléon perf. 1 c. olive and Napoléon laureated 2 c. red brown Type I, two fresh and fine examples with good perforation, tied by despatch cds (Sept. 20, 1867). Reverse with Aiserey transit cds of the next day. Appealing combination usage of the two designs, a correct franking for the triple printed matter rate. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5187 France

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    1870: Double rate Entire letter from Moirans to Lyon, bearing a mixed four issue franking of Napoléon perf. 1 c. olive, Napoléon laureated 2 c. red brown in a horizontal pair, Siège 10 c. bistre and Cérès 1872 25 c. blue type I, tied by light strikes of Gros Chiffres '2376' numeral lozenge and "MOIRANS-DE-L'ISÉRE 14 OCT 71" cds. Reverse with Lyon arrival (Oct 15) cds. The 1 c. stamp with some perforation irregularities at top due to its position at the cover edge, nevertheless a most interesting item showing the combined use of pre- and post-war issues to pay the double 40 c. rate. Signed Brun; cert. Calves (1993).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5188 France

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    1861: Small envelope from Dôle to Geneva, bearing Napoléon perforated 5 c. green in mixed franking with five examples of Cérès 1872 5 c. green, all tied by Gros Chiffres '1313' numeral lozenge, "DÔLE-DU-JURA 23 JANV. 73" cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Dijon transit as well as French and Swiss ambulant cds's. An appealing mixed usage of identical face value and lightly different shades, correct rate to Switzerland. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5189 France

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    1862: Cover distributed by the postman on his tour through the postal district of Sénozan, Dept. Saône et Loire, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre, a fine and fresh example, cancelled by OR in circle (originé rurale), with Postman's cachet 'T' in circle alongside. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5190 France

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    1862: Entire letter from Paris to London, bearing Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue and two examples of the 10 c. bistre, fresh and fine examples with good perforation, tied together by 'Pointilé fin' mute obliterator, despatch cds (March 16, 1864), framed PD and London Paid cds (March 17), both in red alongside. Reverse with further London arrival cds in black of the same day. A marvellous cover. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5191 France

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    1862: Cover from Merville to Bouchain, bearing Napoléon perf. 20 c. light-blue showing strong shift of the vertical and especially the horizontal perforation, scissor cut at left and top leading to an example with giant margins on all sides, an extraordinary stamp with fresh colour, tied by Gros Chiffres '2326' lozenge, despatch cds (April 8, 1867) alongside. Reverse with Lille transit and arrival cds's of the next day. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5192 France

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    1862: Envelope from the French Expedition Corps in Rome to Valence bearing Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine example, tied by light grill obliterator, despatch "CORPS EXP. D'ITALIE 2e DIVISION 6 FEVR. 66" cds alongside, reverse with ambulant and arrival cds (Feb. 10). Fine cover correctly franked at the military rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5193 France

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    1862: Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue in a horizontal tête-bêche pair with an additional adjacent stamp, a fresh multiple with a few clipped perfs. on the third stamp, the multiple tied by Gros Chiffres '3873' lozenge to entire letter from ST. Thibéry to Dax, despatch cds (March 1, 1866) alongside. Reverse with three ambulant cds's and arrival cds (March 3). Archive folds well away from the stamps, a desirable presentation of this rare tête-bêche. Signed Calves, cert E. Diena (1977) Yvert = € 3'500 / Maury T22 = € 3'000.rnrnNote: With a franking of 60 centimes and a weight of 22 grams, this entire was underpaid by 20 centimes for the third weight rate and therefore taxed.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5194 France

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    1862/67: Entire letter from Strasbourg to Klingenthal nearby Obernai, bearing a mixed issue franking of same face value and colour of Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue and Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue, Type I, two fresh and fine examples with good perforations, tied by Gros Chiffres '3465' lozenge, despatch cds (March 18, 1868) and framed APRÉS LE DEPART alongside. Reverse with Obernai transit cds of the next day. Appealing combination of the two designs, a correct and most unusual franking for the double rate. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5195 France

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    1862: Cover from Marseille to Cagliari, Sardinia with archival note "Marseille le 6. Juin 1864", bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange, a fresh and fine example with vivid colour, good perforation and centering, tied by Italian "CAGLIARO 9 GIU .. 7 M" cds (Salles fig. 708), framed BASTIMENTI MERCANTILI / ESTERO (Salles fig. 707) cds alongside. A superb item full of character. Certs. Sorani (1983), E. Diena (1983) Salles = RR.rnrnReference: Salles - La Poste Maritime Française Tome I, p. 185rnNote: There exist few covers which were sent between April and Juni from Marseille to Cagliari and franked correctly for the 40 c. rate to Italy. However these were transported on private vessels of the Compagnie Valéry, the stamps cancelled upon arrival at the Post Office in Cagliari.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5196 France

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    1862: Envelope from Santiago-de-Cuba to Paris, bearing Napoléon perf. 80 c. rose, a fresh and fine example with good perforation and centering, tied by light Anchor lozenge, octogonal despatch "CUBA 17 JUIN 67" cds with framed 'PD alongside. Reverse with shipmail's "Ligne B No. 2 / 23 JUIN 67" and Paris arrival cds (July 9). Archival punctures away from stamps and postmarks, mentioned for full accuracy, a delightful cover representing the correct 80 c. rate. Cert. E. Diena (1981).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5197 France

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    1870: Complete Newspaper 'La Semaine Religieuse' (Dec 29, 1872) bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive, a fresh example with good perforation, tied by the printing itself (annulation typographique).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5198 France

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    1867: Envelope from Varennes-s-Allier to Chalons-sur Saone, forwarded to Chagny, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. bronze, 4 c. grey type II and 20 c. blue type II, all with fresh colour and good perforation, each tied by Gros Chiffres '4104' lozenge, clear despatch cds (Oct. 2, 1871) alongside, reverse with Chalons and Chagny cds's and Bureau de Passe datestamp (Oct. 3). A fine three colour franking. Signed Calves.rnNote: On September 1st, 1871 the single letter rate was increased from 10 c. to 25 c. without new 25 c. Cérès stamps to be used. In September 1871 as can be seen in this case also a little bit later provisional frankings were used to overcome this lack.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5199 France

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    1867: Entire letter  from Hazebrouck to Courrières, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. bronze in a strip of five in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, all with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by railway "LIL.P." lozenge, despatch "GARE DE HAZEBROUCK 13 SEPT. 71" cds alongside, reverse with ambulant and dotted arrival datestamp of the next day. Fine September cover after the increase of the letter rate to 25 centimes on September 1st.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5200 France

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    1870: Printed matter mourning wrapper from Carcassone, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive in mixed franking with Bordeaux 1 c. olive report 2, two fine and fresh examples, cancelled by despatch cds (Jan 14, 1870). Without content and the address redrawn, nevertheless an attractive and rare mixed issue combination for a double rate printed matter. Signed Calves, Brun and Goebel.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5201 France

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    1863: Triple rate Printed matter from Trets to Marseille, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive in mixed franking with Cérès 1872 2 c. red brown, both cancelled by "TRETS 2 MAI 75 (12)" cds, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Heavy printed matter item between 60 and 70 grams, sent by the Archbishop of Aix. An extremely late usage of the Napoléon lauré, signed von der Weid.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5202 France

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    1862: Registered wrapper within Sarlat, bearing a mass franking of Napoléon laureated 2 c. red brown, type I, three horizontal strips of five, fresh and fine examples, each stamp tied by clear Gros Chiffres '3301' lozenge, despatch cds (Aug. 18, 1869) and CHARGÉ in red alongside. A marvellous item full of character, the franking of 30 centime is correct for a Printed Matter item between 50 and 100 grams including the 20 centime registration. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5203 France

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    1866: Front of a wrapper from Lyon to Strasbourg, bearing Napoléon laureated 4 c. grey, type II, a fresh and fine example with good perforation and centering, tied by superb Lyon despatch cds (Jan. 14, 1869). A beautiful item. Signed Calves.rnrnNote: Receiver is Alexis "Henri" Marie Paul, Baron de Carmejane-Pierredon (1822-1902).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5204 France

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    1868: Cover from St. Lattier to Grenoble, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type I in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple with good perforation and centering, tied upon arrival by clear Gros Chiffres '1716' lozenge of Grenoble, Convoyeur station wavy despatch "St. LATTIER 4 VAL. GR. (37)" datestamp in blue alongside. An attractive item, despatched in St. Lattier at the railway line from Valence to Grenoble, the datestamp unknown in this direction. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5206 France

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    1868: Cover from Bergues to Courrières, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II in mixed franking with Bordeaux 10 c. bistre report 2, two fine and fresh examples, tied together centrally by Gros Chiffres '448' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 27, 1871) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An attractive and rare mixed issue combination of same colour and face value to pay the single rate for a letter. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5207 France

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    1869: Envelope with an insured value of 1'300 francs from Aubenas to Carcassone, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II in a horizontal strip of three in mixed franking with Bordeaux 80 c. rose in a horizontal pair, all stamps with fresh colour and good perforation respectively margins, tied by Gros Chiffres '198' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (May 16, 1871) and CHARGÉ in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement, ambulant and arrival cds's of the next day. Roughly opened not affecting the franking, seal detached from the reverse, nevertheless an exceptional cover and rare combination franking. Certs. E. Diena (1980), Calves (1988).rnNote: Up to June 1870, the total postage included the letter rate, in this case 40 c. for a double rate item, a fixed rate of 20 centimes and an insured value fee of 10 c. for each 100 fr. or parts thereof, in this case 130 c., in total 190 c. correctly franked.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5208 France

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    1867: Cover from Le Puy-l'Eveque to Cahors, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type I, a fine example tied by clear BM in oval (Boite Mobile), further information strike and despatch cds (March 4, 1868) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. A fine cover taken from a Mobile Box.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5209 France

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    1868: Envelope from Le Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie to Grenoble, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fine and fresh example tied by superb Gros Chiffres '4897' lozenge, crisp dotted type 22 despatch cds (Pothion 19 points) alongside, reverse with Thones, Annecy transit and arrival cds of the next day. An beautiful cover with the type 22 datestamp being rarely used in Savoy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5210 France

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    1868: Envelope with full contents from the Post Office at the St. Cloud Palace to Granville, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fine and fresh example tied by light PSC lozenge in red. Light despatch "BUREAU DU PALAIS DE ST. CLOUD (72) 11 SEPT. 69" cds in red alongside, reverse with ambulant and arrival cds of the next day. An interesting cover from a Palace Post Office. Cert. von der Weid (1986).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF
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