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  • Lot# : 6001 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 3Y
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    Austrian Shipmail, Bohemia 1855 (March 1): Entire letter from Bodenbach to Steinschönau, bearing 3 kr. red in type IIIa on machine paper, a fine and fresh adhesive with large margins, tied by clear BODENBACH cds in black with framed "SPEDITIONS / GESCHÄFT / DER PRAGER  / SCHIFFFAHRTS / GESELLSCHAFT" company cachet in black alongside. Reverse with two line arrival datestamp in black. An interesting printed matter usage via shipmail.rnNote: The entire is directed to the Joseph Conrath company in Steinschönau, famous dealers in Bohemian glassware.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6002 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    Austrian Shipmail, Mailing Facilities on Board of Ships, Lake of Garda 1862: Local entire letter written in Malapineli nearby Peschiera del Garda and sent to Desenzano Lombardy on the Italian part of the lake, bearing 1861 5 kr. red, a fine and fresh adhesive, tied by ornate framed "Imp = Reg = Vapori" handstamp ('Muschelstempel') in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 353 / Müller 3421a) in the typical bold appearance of the late years with three-ring "PESCHIERA 15 / 7" despatch cds alongside. Front shows in addition a '5' centesimi due for the Italian part of the journey. A most interesting cover.rnNote: An exceptional usage between two neighbouring villages situated at the southern end of the Lago di Garda, where the Western part became a part of Italy together with the entire Lombardy in 1859, while the eastern shore was still under Austrian control with entire Venetia up to 1866. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6003 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 5X
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    Austrian Shipmail, Mailing Facilities on Board of Ships, Adriatic Sea 1854: 6 kr. brown, Type IIIb on handmade paper, fresh adhesive with even large margins, tied by light framed octagonal "RAGUSA .. / 5 V. L. A." datestamp (VLA = Vapore Lloyd Austriaco) in black (Müller 3422k = 320 points) to entire letter. Reverse with oval barred TRIEST arrival datestamp in red (June 1). Lightest filing fold well away from stamp and postmark, a most attractive cover from the Covacevic correspondence. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6004 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 4Y
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    Austrian Shipmail, Mailing Facilities on Board of Ships, Adriatic Sea 1855: 6 kr. brown, Type III on machine paper, fresh adhesive with good to large margins, tied by fair framed octagonal "LUSSINPo 22 / 8 V. L. A." datestamp (VLA = Vapore Lloyd Austriaco) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 14 / Müller 3422g = 680 points) to second page of entire letter. Reverse with TRIEST arrival cds in red of the next day. Minor imperfections, but an appealing and desirable cover. Signed Seitz & Renato Mondolfo.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6005 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 20+21
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    Austrian Shipmail, Mailing Facilities on Board of Ships, Adriatic Sea 1862: Entire letter from Trieste to Sebenico bearing 1861 5 kr. red and 10 kr. brown, two fine and well embossed  adhesives, tied by light company cachet "GENEL TRIESTE" and bold framed octagonal "TRIESTE 18 / 2 V. L. A." datestamp (VLA = Vapore Lloyd Austriaco) in black (Müller 3422p = 480 points). Reverse with Zara two line transit and circular SEBENICO arrival datestamps (Feb 20). Lightest filing fold at base well away from stamp and postmark, a most attractive entire.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Öphila (Oct 2004). 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 6006 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 32
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    Austrian Shipmail, Mailing Facilities on Board of Ships, Adriatic Sea 1867: Entire letter from Segna to Trieste bearing 1864 5 kr. rose, a fresh and fine adhesive, tied by clear oval "SEGNA 15 / I / 67 V.  No 2" datestamp (V = Vapore) in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 37 / Müller 3422n = 1'200 points / Sassone = 11 points). Reverse with arrival datestamps (Jan 17). A very attractive strike of this rare shipmail obliterator. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6007 Austria

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    Austrian Shipmail, Port Markings for Ship letters, Adriatic Sea 1867 (May): Postal stationery envelope 1863 5 kr. red small format from Spalato to Venice, the indicium cancelled with perfect two-line "SPALATO / COL VAPORE" handstamp in black (Müller 3423i). Postal treaty handstamps "A.3" and "CRED. AUT 3" as well as "AFF. INSUFF. " handstamp and Italian '10' (c.) due alongside. Reverse with Sebenico and Zara transit cds's (May 26) as well as Italian ambulant, two VENEZIA arrival cds's (May 29, 1867) and postman's cachet '19'. Rare shipmail usage of this stationery, part of lower backflap missing, nevertheless a very attractive item.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6008 Austria

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    Austrian Shipmail, Port Markings for Ship letters, Adriatic Sea 1871 (April 28): Entire letter from Sebenico to Vienna, bearing stationery envelope cutout 1867 coarse whiskers 5 kr. red with imitated perforation, tied by perfect two-line "SEBENICO / COL VAPORE" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 21 / Klein 7950a = 100 points). Reverse with Zara transit and Wien arrival cds (April 27). A very rare usage of the cutout with this crisp cancellation on attractive cover to a Vienna musical instrument company. Cert. Ferchenbauer (1989) Ferchenbauer = € 2'000.rnNote: The usage of stationery cutouts was already forbidden since 1861, a regulation which was affirmed in 1866. Thus, cutouts from the 1867 issues are difficult to find. Such a usage with faked perforation to delude the postal authorities which made its way to the receiver without being taxed is an exceptional item.rnThe 'Gebrüder Placht' company was one of the great manufacturers of musical instruments in Vienna, the center of this craft in Austria with more than one hundred companies in the city.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 6009 Austria

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    Austrian Shipmail, Port Markings for Ship letters, Adriatic Sea 1867 (May 5): Letter sheet from Ragusa to Trieste, bearing 1864 Arms 5 kr. rose perf. 9½, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied in transit by clear "MILNA / 5 / 5 / COL VAPORE" cds in black (Tchilinghirian type AC-4 / Müller 3423e = 300 points). Reverse with SPALATO straight line transit and oval TRIEST arrival datestamp (May 11). Lightest filing fold, but a very rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6010 Austria

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    Austrian Shipmail, Origin Markings for ship letters, Lake of Garda 1856 (Dec): Local lettersheet from Riva in Tyrol and thereby in Austria, despatched to Solferino in Lombardy, bearing Lombardo-Veneto 15 c. rose, machine paper in type IIIa (Sassone Lombardo -Veneto 20), a fine and fresh adhesive with good to large margins, tied by octagonal framed "RIVA VAPORE" handstamp in black (Müller 3424a). Three ring "PESCHIERA 14 / 12" transit cds alongside and reverse with "CASTIGLIONE DELLE STIVIERE 15 DIC" transit cds. A rare usage of a Lombardo-Veneto adhesive in Austria, an attractive shipmail usage. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Ferchenbauer = € 2'900.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6011 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 1X
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    Austrian Shipmail, Origin Markings for Ship Letters, Adriatic Sea 1850 (Sept 26): Entire hectographed printed matter letter from Trieste to Trento, bearing 1 kr. yellow ochre in type Ia on handmade paper, a fine and fresh adhesive with good to huge margins, tied by clear straight line "C. V. DA TRIESTE" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 6 / Müller 3425a). Reverse with "Trento 29 SETT." arrival cds in black. An interesting printed matter usage via shipmail.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6012 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 5Y
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    Austrian Shipmail, Origin Markings for Ship Letters, Adriatic Sea 1856 (March 10): Entire letter from Ragusa to Trieste, endorsed "col Vapore", bearing 9 kr. blue, type IIIb on machine paper, a fine and fresh adhesive with large margins, tied by crisp straight line "LETa. ARRta. / PER MARE" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 30 / Müller 3425g) with manuscript "Ragusa" alongside. Reverse with Curzola and Spalato transit transit datestamps and TRIEST arrival cds in red (March 15). An attractive entire, cert. Ferchenbauer (1988).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6013 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 32
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    Austrian Shipmail, Origin Markings for Ship Letters, Adriatic Sea 1866 (June 5): Entire letter from Lussinpicolo to Trieste, bearing 1863 15 kr. rose perf 9½, a fine and fresh adhesive, well embossed, tied by clear octagonal "COL PIROSCAFO / DA / LUSSINPICOLO 5 / 6" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 36 / Müller 3425e = 1'050 points). Crease aside the adhesive, entire refolded, nevertheless an attractive entire with this rare and sought after cancellation. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. Sorani (2004).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6014 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V23
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    Austrian Levant Shipmail, Origin Markings for Ship letters, Mediterranean Sea 1866 (July): Front of entire from Alexandria to Liverpool, endorsed "Via Trieste", bearing 1863 Arms 15 s. brown perf. 9½, six fine and fresh single adhesives and a vertical pair, the second stamp from top right showing the complete watermark 'A' of 'BRIEFMARKEN', cancelled or tied upon transit in Trieste by five strikes of two-line "COL VAPORE / D'ALESSANDRIA" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 82). Framed "P.D." and "LONDON PAID 31 JY 66" transit cds, both in red alongside as well as a '42' (grams) note in red crayon. Reverse with oval TRIEST transit and LIVERPOOL (July 31) arrival cds, both in black. Some minor edge toning but a most interesting item Ferchenbauer unlisted , € 3'000 for a cover with five 15 s. adhesives.rnNote: Correct franking for a triple rate entire with three times 15 s. for the Lloyd shipmail to Trieste and three times 11 s. for Austria and Belgium as well as three times 14 s. for the United Kingdom.rnParts of the watermark can only be seen if the paper sheet was placed inaccurately into the printing machine.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6015 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Levant Shipmail, Origin Markings for Ship Letters, Mediterranean Sea 1859 (March 18): Unpaid Entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, struck with perfect strike of three-line "LETTERE ARRIVATE / COL VAPORE / DAL LEVANTE" handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 99). Front shows manuscript '20' (kreuzer) due, reverse with octagonal TRIEST (March 24) arrival cds in red. Lightest file folds, an attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6016 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 1/I+2/II
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    Austrian Levant Shipmail, Origin Markings for Ship letters, Mediterranean Sea 1883 (Feb 2): Cover from Beirut to Lyon, bearing 1867 2 s. coarse whiskers and 3 s. green fine whiskers, both adhesives in fine and fresh vertical pairs, tied / cancelled by two excellent strikes of two-line "COL VAP. DA / COSPOLI" handstamp in black (Tranmer fig. 15), struck in Trieste transit. Beyrouth company cachet in bluish green alongside. Reverse with thimble JAFFA (Feb 2, 83) and ALEXANDRIEN (Feb 6, 83) transit cds's. Horizontal file fold well away from the attractive franking, one short perf, part of receiver's name redrawn, nevertheless an extraordinary mixed franking to pay the 10 soldi UPU rate and an attractive cover of considerable scarcity. Signed Colla, cert. Ferchenbauer (2004) Ferchenbauer = € 3'600 for the franking.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140 (May 2004), lot 748.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6017 Austria

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    Austrian Shipmail, Lloyd express line Venice - Trieste 1860 (Sept 27): Letter sheet from Venice to Trieste, bearing Lombardo-Veneto 1858 5 s. red and 15 s. blue, both in type II (Sassone 30+32), two fine and fresh adhesives, each tied by clear boxed "DA VENEZIA / COL VAPORE 27 / 9" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 8). Vertical file fold well away from the franking, part of right sideflap missing, nevertheless an attractive franking. Cert. Vaccari (2006).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6018 Austria

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    Catalogue# : 19+22
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    Austrian Shipmail, Adriatic Sea 1865 (Jan): Entire letter from Trieste to Ancona, endorsed "Col Vapore", bearing fine examples of 1861 3 kr. green in a horizontal pair and 15 kr. blue, tied / cancelled by oval "NAVIGAZIONE A VAPORE / DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO" company cachet in blue, "P.D." handstamp in red and ANCONA arrival (Jan 16) in black alongside. Reverse with an additional arrival and octagonal distribution handstamp. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking and some toning, nevertheless a most interesting usage on the ship line Trieste - Ancona - Corfu - Piraeus - Constantinople. Signed R. Mondolfo and Raybaudi Ferchenbauer = € 3'250 for the obliteration of the adhesives only by a company cachet.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 6019 Austrian Levant

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    Austrian Levant Shipmail, Mediterranean Sea 1868 (August): Printed matter entire letter from Constantinople to Trieste, bearing a horizontal pair of 1864 Arms 2 s. yellow perf. 9½, a superb fresh multiple, well embossed, both adhesives with partial watermarks, tied by two superb strikes of a red oval "TRIEST 13 / 8" datestamp. A most attractive entire with this cancellation of utmost rarity, presumably unique. Signed Alberto Diena und Renato Mondolfo, cert. Ferchenbauer (2004) Sassone R2 = € 37'500.rnReference: Jerger - Allgemeine und besondere Frankaturen, p. 355; Sassone catalogue Antichi Stati Italiani Francobolli (2021), p. 76.rnProvenance: Collection Fitch; collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Öphila sale (Oct. 2004).rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6020 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Smyrna 1844c: Second page of entire letter from Smyrna to Constantinople with a fine strike of the framed "D.D.S.G. / P.P. / SMYRNE" handstamp in black (Tranmer fig. 22). The cover shows two carantine slits. Some wear of no importance, an extremely rare postmark.rnNote:  In 1829, the Donau-Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschft (DDSG) was founded. It supplied postal services on the Danube as well as on the Black and Aegean Sea. In 1845, the DDSG services were restricted to the Danube and Odessa. The shipmail service along the Aegean coast of Asia Minor never worked satisfactorily resulting in a low number of surviving covers with the two known types of prephilatelic Smyrna DDSG PP handstamps. Another cover is depicted in Smith - Austrian Post Offices in the Levant on p. 157.rnReference: Cover displayed in Ringström & Tester - Private Ship Letter Stamps of the World, part 22 on p. 71. rnProvenance: Collection Franz See; Corinphila sale 62 (May 1979), lot 2523.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6021 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on 1866 cover from Sistov to Galatz, tied by thimble "16 / 8" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A). Reverse with oval arrival datestamp (July 17) of the DDSG post office in blue. Light horizontal filing fold, an attractive cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 99 (June 1997), lot 8344.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6022 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on July 1869 cover from Sistov to Galatz, tied only by thimble "27 / 7" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A), decorative cyrillic company cachet alongside. Reverse with oval arrival cds of the same day in blue. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6023 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on October 1869 cover from Sistov to Pest, tied by oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928) and as usual in Sistov by thimble "27 / 10" circular datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928A). Front with light '10' (kreuzer) due for the Austrian part of the journey. Reverse with "PEST 31 / 10 69" arrival cds. An attractive item with partial prepayment for the DDSG part of the journey.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6024 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a fine used example on November 1872 cover from Ruschuk to Galatz, tied by "RUSTZUK 18 / XI" cds of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 916). Reverse with thimble "GALATI 21 NOV. 72" cds of the Romanian post office. On obverse a '20' (bani) due was added in blue crayon for the Romanian part of the journey. Vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, an interesting cover after the closure of all Austrian / Hungarian offices at the end of March 1869.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6025 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1878 10 kr. green, in the rare late Type II, subtype 17 from position 74, a used example on undated envelope from Sistov to Ibraila, the adhesive tied by fair oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / SISTOV" handstamp of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 928). Reverse with blue company cachet. The cover roughly opened at top, horizontal and vertical file fold, one with paper split, some minor toning, nevertheless a most interesting usage of the new type. Cert. Alberto Diena (1972) not mentioning the type Mi = € 2'800.rnNote: This type was a new die with 20 impressions / subtypes in two vertical rows of ten. rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel, March 1972, lot 312.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6026 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Bulgaria: 1870 10 kr. red, a used example on September 1871 entire letter from Oreava to Orsova, the adhesive tied by clear "OREAVA 13 / IX" cds of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 909). A fine and attractive cover with this rare adhesive from this small office. Mi = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6027 DDSG

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    Danube Steam Navigation Co, incoming mail to Romania 1863 (March 16): Unpaid Entire letter from Manchester to Galatz, endorsed "Via Paris, Vienna & Basiasch", struck on obverse with despatch and French "ANGL. 17 MARS 63 CALAIS" entry cds's. It received on reverse LONDON and WIEN transit as well as "GALLATZ 28 / 3" arrival cds in blue of the consular PO (Tchilinghirian fig. 743).rnNote: The cover was tranported to Baziasch nearby the border to Vallachia with the train, thereafter with the DDSG to Gallatz where it was given to the consular post office.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6028 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on 1866 lettersheet from Piquet to Galatz tied by light oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / PIQUET" handstamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 784) in black. As usual in Piquet, the adhesive was also tied by thimble "27 / 7" circular datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 317) in black. A decorative "Popp & Co / Piquet" company cachet alongside. Reverse with oval arrival datestamp (July 29) of the DDSG post office in blue. Light file folds, an appealing cover. Mi = € 520+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 6029 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on 1866 lettersheet from Oltenitza to Galatz tied by clear oval "AGENTIE / D.D.S.G. / OLTENITZA" handstamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 800). Reverse with oval arrival datestamp (Aug 17) of the DDSG post office in blue. Lightest vertical file fold, an attractive cover. Signed A. Diena Mi = € 520+.rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel (March 1972), lot 63.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6030 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1866 17 kr. scarlet, perf. 12-12½, a used example on June 1866 entire letter from Calafat to Braila, Faranga correspondence, tied by crisp "CALAFAT 21 / X" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 782). An appealing entire, cert. Ferchenbauer (1992).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6031 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romaria: 1867 17 kr. lilac, a used example on 1868 cover from Giurgevo to Ibraila, tied by oval "AGENTIE GIURGEVO / SALDIRT / 14 JUN." datestamp in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 795). Two file folds away from stamp and postmark do not distract from this very attractive usage of this rare adhesive. Signed A. Diena Mi = € 950+.rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel, March 1972, lot 149.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 6032 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in the Romania: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a fine used example on March 1870 entire letter from Calafat to Orsova, tied by "CALAFAT 22 / III" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 782). Light vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, some toning, nevertheless a fine centire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6033 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in Romania: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a used example on entire letter, written on September 9, 1869 from Ibraila to Nicopoli, the adhesive tied by framed "BRAILA / Porto payé" handstamp of the DDSG post office in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 805). Vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, some blunted perfs, of no importance for this interesting cover.rnNote: After the closure of all Austrian / Hungarian offices at the end of March 1869 and in order to avoid any Romanian postage, mail could obviously be given directly to the DDSG administration. The latest known usage of this handstamp is from September 16, 1869.rnProvenance: Collection J. P. Steindler, RL, Basel, March 1972, ex lot 196.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6034 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co in the Dobrudja: 1867 10 kr. green, Type I, a fine used example with large parts of the upper neighbouring adhesive on October 1870 cover from Czernavoda to Turnu-Severin, tied by "CZERNAWODA 4 / 10" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 851). A rare usage, not in the Steindler collection.rnNote: Receiver of the letter was Emanuel van Meerbeck, a Belgian engineer who served as an officer in the Austrian Army and originated from a family of brewers in Hasselt-Limburg. In 1857 he founded the brewery 'Trajan' in Turnu Severin.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6035 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1A
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1866: 17 kr. scarlet,  perf. 12, tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "SILISTRIA / 110" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 299) to piece, with manuscript dash between '1' and '10'. A very fine strike of a very scarce marking. Signed A. Diena.rnNote: The dash within the number suggests that this number is not the number of the vessel or the trip but a date. Thus, this stamp was used on October 1st.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6036 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 1B
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1866: 17 kr. scarlet,  perf. 9½, used on 1867 cover from Czernavoda to Orsova tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "GERMANIA / 27" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 294). Adhesive separated by scissor cut at right, some acid ink, of no importance for this item with a fine strike of this very scarce marking, only one piece and this cover are known. Cert. Alberto Diena (1972).rnReference: Displayed and discussed in Tchilinghirian & Stephens on p. 176.rnProvenance: Collection J. Steindler, RL, Basel (March 1972) lot 97.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6037 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1867: 10 kr. green, Type I, tied by fair oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "DEBRECZIN / 5." in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 290) to entire letter from Galatz to Ibraila, company cachet alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, an appealing and interesting cover. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6038 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/II
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co 1878: 10 kr. green, type II, tied by oval framed Ship Sailing Number handstamp "SZECHENYI / 34" in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 300) to piece. Irregular perforation as usual, a very fine strike of a very scarce marking. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6039 DDSG

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    Catalogue# : 3/I
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    Danube Steam Navigation Co: 1867 10 kr. green in type I, perf. 9½; nine of the ten subtypes in unused conditions with or without gum, on the original sheet with writeup. Mi = € 1'170.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6040 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Asia Minor, Austrian Lloyd Agency in Cesme 1882 (June): Entire letter from Cesme to Constantinople bearing 1876 light whiskers 10 s. blue neatly tied by complete clear "AGENZIE DEL LLOYD AUSTRO-UNGARICO / CISME" circular handstamp in violet. Reverse with "SPED. POST PRESSO LLOYD SMIRNE 18 / 7 82" transit and "CONSTANTINOPOLI LLOYD 23 / 7" arrival cds's. An extremely rare item with this handstamp, an appealing entire for an advanced collection. Signed Edwin Müller & Colla; cert. Ferchenbauer (2004).rnReference: One of two known entires with this handstamp from the same correspondence, the other from the collection of Hans Smith, depicted in his book 'Austrian post offices in the Levant' on page 45.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, Corinphila sale 140 (May 2004), Los 942.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6041 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20+V23+4/I
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    Asia Minor, Austrian Lloyd Agency in Smyrna 1869 (May 22): Cover from Smyrna to Genova, endorsed "Via Brindisi", bearing 1864 Arms 3 s. green (one blunted perf) and 15 s. brown in mixed franking with 1867 coarse whiskers 10 s. blue, three overall fine and fresh adhesives, neatly tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE SMIRNE 22 / 5" circular handstamp in black. "P.D." and framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI ITALIANI" handstamps, both in black alongside. Reverse with BRINDISI transit and GENOVA arrival (May 28) datestamps. An attractive and interesting usage. Cert. Sorani (1992) and E. Diena (1995) Ferchenbbauer = € 3'200.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 6042 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/I
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    Asia Minor, Austrian consular Agency in Smyrna 1873 (May 10): Entire letter from Smyrna to La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 10 s. blue in a horizontal pair, a fine and fresh multiple, tied by thimble "SMIRNE 10 / 5 / 73" cds (Tranmer fig. 10). Reverse with Swiss ambulant and arrival (May 17) cds's. Light horizontal file fold, nevertheless an appealing entire. Opinion Holcombe (1996).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6043 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V18
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    Bulgaria, Austrian consular Agency in Ruschuk 1864 (June 24): Cover from Ruschuk to Vienna, bearing 1863 Arms 15 s. brown perf. 14, a superb horizontal pair with good perforation and embossing, cancelled by superb "RUSTSCHUK 24 / 6" cds in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 876). Reverse with WIEN arrival (June 28) cds. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless a most attractive and interesting cover, an early usage of the adhesives in the Levant. Signed Edwin Müller, G. Bolaffi, E. Diena & Raybaudi.rnNote: Austrian Levant adhesives could be used to pay the postage beginning in April 1864 in the offices in Valachia, Moldavia, Dobrudja and Ruschuk.rnReference: A cover from the same correspondence is displayed and described in the Ferchenbauer handbook, part IV on page 528.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6044 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V20
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    Bulgaria, Varna 1864c: Piece bearing two vertical pairs and a single adhesive of 1864 Arms 3 ks. green perf. 9½, cancelled by three clear strikes of "VIA VARNA" straight line handstamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 114). A most attractive item, signed G. Bolaffi & Raybaudi; cert. E. Diena (1991) Ferchenbauer = € 1'900.rnNote: Mail given directly to the Lloyd steamer to Varna was postmarked upon arrival / transit in the Lloyd P.O. in Varna with the present VIA VARNA handstamp.rnProvenance: Collection Rivolta; Harmers Lugano sale (Feb. 1992), lot 577.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6045 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 3/I+5/I
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    Bulgaria Austrian Lloyd P.O. in Varna 1874 (Oct 21): Cover from Constantinople to Lyon, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 5 s. red and two single examples of 15 s. brown, fresh and fine adhesives, tied by a single clear strike of "LETTERE ARRIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA / 21 / 10 / 74" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 115). "A. / P.D." handstamp in black and French "AUTRICHE 26 OCT. 74 AVR. AMB." entry cds in red alongside. Part of upper backflap missing, nevertheless an attractive, correctly franked cover. rnNote: Since 1871, the rate is 10 s. for the Levant and 25 s. for France. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6046 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5/I
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    Bulgaria Austrian Lloyd P.O. in Varna 1872 (July 6): Cover from Constantinople to St Remy, Bouches du Rhone, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 15 s. brown, three fresh and fine single adhesives, tied by a single strike of "LETTERE ARRIVATE / PER MARE / VARNA / 6 / 7 / 72" datestamp in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 115). "A. / P.D." handstamp in black and French "AUTR. 11 JUIL. 72 AVRICOURT" entry cds in blue alongside, reverse with two French ambulant and Marseille transit cds's. Sideflaps missing, one blunted perf, nevertheless an unusual and interesting franking. Ferchenbauer = € 1'300.rnNote: Mail given directly to the Lloyd steamer to Varna were postmarked upon arrival in the Lloyd P.O. in Varna with the present handstamp. Since 1871, the rate is 10 s. for the Levant and 25 s. for France. Thus, this cover is overpaid by 10 soldi.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6047 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 5/I+6/I
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    Bulgaria, Austrian consular Agency in Varna 1870 (June 6): Cover from Varna to Marseille, bearing 1867 15 s. brown and 25 s. grey (tear at right), tied by superb thimble "VARNA 6 / 6 70" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 885) and by French "AUTR. 12 JUIN 70 STRASBOURG" entry cds in blue. "A. / P.D." handstamp alongside. Reverse with WIEN and PARIS transit as well as indistinct arrival cds's. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, in spite of the imperfections an attractive cover. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6048 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2/I
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    Austrian consular P.O. in Constantinople 1869 (Sept 4): Entire printed matter letter from Constantinople to Trieste, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 2 s. yellow, an excellent fresh horizontal pair in vibrant colour, tied by clear wreathed "CONSTANTINOPEL 4 / 9" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 385). Reverse with oval TRIEST (Sept 10) arrival datestamp. Light vertical fold, nevertheless an attractive usage. Ferchenbauer = € 2'200.rnProvenance: Collection Monte Napoleone, Corinphila sale 78 (Oct. 1988), lot 467.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6049 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 2/I+3/I+5/I
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    Austrian consular P.O. in Constantinople 1873 (April 5): Entire letter from Constantinople to Genova, endorsed "via di Corfu & Brindisi", bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 3 s. green, 5 s. red and 15 s. brown, three fine and fresh examples well centered and perforated, tied by bold strikes of "CONSTANTINOPEL 5 / 4" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 387). "P.D." handstamp in black alongside, reverse with BRINDISI transit and GENOVA (April 9) arrival cds's. An attractive three-colour franking. Cert. Matl (1980).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6050 Austrian Levant

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    Crete, Austrian Lloyd Agency in Candia 1867 (Nov 18): Entire letter from Candia to Syra, Greece franked by 1864 Arms 10 s. blue perf. 9½ neatly tied by CANDIA datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 542) in brownish black. Charged on arrival with Large Hermes 20 lepta blue tied by indistinct SYROS arrival cds. A beautiful cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6051 Austrian Levant

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    Egypt, Austrian Lloyd Agency in Alexandria 1846 (Sept 24): Entire letter written from the Sardinian consul in Alexandria to the one in Syra, struck on front with perfect impression of oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Alessandria" in blue (Tranmer fig. 3). Reverse with cachet of the consul of Sardinia and wreathed Greek SYRA (Nov. 16) arrival cds. The entire was fully prepaid until the harbour of disembarkation and a '20' (lepta) due was noted in red crayon to pay the residual journey. It shows in addition two disinfection slits, the upper one touching the strike without impairing it. Vertical and horizontal file fold, not distracting at all from this sensational and extremely rare entire. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2001).rnNote The rarity of this strike can be explained because the Lloyd PO was subordinate to the consular office.rnProvenance: DF sale (May 2001), lot 30078.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6052 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22 + Egypt 14
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    Egypt, Austrian consular Agency in Alexandria 1870 (April 4): Cover from Cairo to Trieste, bearing Egypt 1867 Penasson 1 pi. red (Gi 14, rounded corner) paying the journey from Cairo to Alexandria and tied by "POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE CAIRO 4 APR 66" cds. This was combined with Austrian Levant 1864 Arms 10 s. blue paying the onward journey with the Lloyd vessel to Trieste, the adhesive tied by a light "ALEXANDRIEN 4 / 4" cds (Tranmer fig. 5, error in day slug). Reverse with "POSTE VICEREALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 5 APR. 66" transit and oval "TRIEST 11 / 4" arrival datestamp in red. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an exceptionally rare combination cover of Egypt and Austrian Levant. Signed G. Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi Ferchenbauer = € 15'000. rnNote: After October 1866, the Levant rate was unified to 15 soldi, thus the present item is underpaid by 5 soldi. In addition a so called 'zutaxe' was introduced like in Austria itself. The present cover was therefore taxed with 5 soldi due and 5 soldi zutaxe and the resulting 10 soldi were noted in blue crayon. However at some point or another the zutaxe was waived and the receiver had to pay only the five soldi missing.rnReference: A cover from the same correspondence but with the correct Lloyd rate is displayed and described in the Ferchenbauer handbook, part IV on page 588.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6053 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/II
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    Holyland, Austrian consular Agency in Jerusalem 1881 (July 2): Registered Envelope from Jerusalem to Budapest, bearing 1876 light whiskers 10 s. blue in a horizontal strip of three, a fine and fresh multiple, tied by neat bilingual "JERUSALEM GERUSALEMME 2 / 7 81" cds (Tranmer type H), straight line RECOM with manuscript registration number alongside. Reverse with indistinct Budapest arrival cds. Cover opened roughly at base, nevertheless an appealing registered double rate usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6054 Austrian Levant

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    Papal States, Austrian Lloyd Agency in Ancona 1844 (Jan 10): Entire letter written in Bologna and despatched from Ancona to Cefalonia, struck with clear impression of oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / Ancona" in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 457), hooded CORFU transit datestamp (June 20) alongside. Reverse with hooded CEFALONIA arrival cds (June 23). Vertical file fold, nevertheless an appealing and rare entire. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6055 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22
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    Romania, Austrian consular Agency in Giurgevo 1865c: Cover from Giurgevo to Sommerda, bearing 1864 Arms 10 s. blue perf. 9½, a horizontal pair and a single adhesive in slightly different shades, fine and fresh examples, tied by superb "GIURGEVO 26 / 8" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 748). Reverse with part SOMMERDA arrival cds. Upper backflap missing, in spite of this an attractive and interesting usage to an unexpectedly rare destination. Lot includes piece with 1864 Arms 5 s. & 15 s. tied by the same obliterator. Signed A. Diena.rnNote: No year indication on this cover but it was sent before 1866 as the rate is 15 kr. for the GAPU and 15 kr. for the Levant which was not reduced before January and October 1866.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6056 Austrian Levant

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    Romania, Austrian Lloyd P.O. in Kustendje 1862 (Sept. 12): Unpaid Entire letter from Constantinople to Vienna, endorsed "Via Kustendje", struck in transit with crisp "LLOYD AGENZIE KUSTENDJE 12 / 9" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844). Reverse with WIEN arrival datestamp in red (Sept 16). Minor filing fold, an appealing entire.rnNote: Until the end of 1865 the Austrian Lloyd routed its mail via Kustendje / Constanza until the new railway line from Varna to Rustchuk was inaugurated. The receiver had to pay 20 kreuzer for the Levant and 15 kreuzer for Austria.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6057 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : 4/I
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    Romania, Austrian Lloyd P.O. in Kustendje 1877 (Jan. 29): Unpaid Entire letter from Kustendje to Constantinople, bearing 1867 coarse whiskers 10 s. blue, a fine and fresh single adhesive, tiedby by superb light "KUSTENDJE TURQUIE 29 / 1 / 77" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 846), a splendid information strike alongside. Reverse with "LLOYD AGENZIE CONSTANTINOPOLI 14 / 2" arrival cds. Minor horizontal filing fold well away from the franking, an appealing entire.rnNote: An unexpectedly long journey. One of the few Lloyd datestamps in French language, in addition a very late usage of the arrival cds which was issued to the Lloyd post office in 1861.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6058 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : I + V23
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    Romania, Austrian Lloyd P.O. in Kustendje: 1867 DBSR 20 pa. black on green used to pay Local train service from Kustendje to Czernowoda in combination with Austrian Levant 1864 15 s. brown perf. 9½, two examples well centered and perforated, both tied by "LLOYD AGENZIE KUSTENDJE 29 / 6" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 844), on letter sheet from Kustendje to Orebich, Dalmatia. Reverse with WIEN and ZARA transit as well as OREBICH (July 6) arrival cds's. A remarkable and extremely rare usage. Signed A. Bolaffi; cert. G. Bolaffi (1970), A. Diena (1970), Ferchenbauer (1983) & E. Diena (1988) Ferchenbauer = € 25'000.rnNote: The Danube and Black Sea Railway (DBSR) extended a distance of 46 miles between Kustendje, on the Black Sea, and Czernawoda on the Danube, thus forming a link between the mail boats of the DDSG at Czernawoda and the mail boats of the Austrian Lloyd Company at Kustendje. The DBSR adhesive was solely used for the conveyance of loose letters over this shorter route.rnReference: A cover from the same correspondence is depicted in Ringström & Tester - Private ship letter stamps of the world on p. 134.rnProvenance: Collection Monte Napoleone, Corinphila sale 78; (Oct. 1988), lot 693.
    Starting bid : 12,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6059 Austrian Levant

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    Syria: Austrian Lloyd Agency in Aleppo 1856 (Aug 30): Entire letter written in Alexandretta and sent to Aleppo, struck on front at arrival with clear impression of oval framed "AGENZIA DEL LLOYD AUSTRIACO / ALEPPO" in black (Tranmer fig. 2) in blue. Vertical file fold, nevertheless an appealing and rare entire. rnProvenance: Cihangir collection, Corinphila sale 121 (May 2000), lot 1931.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6060 Austrian Levant

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    Catalogue# : V22+V23
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    Thrace, Austrian consular Agency in Edirne 1867 (Sept. 5): Cover from Adrianopel to Lyon, bearing 1865 10 s. blue and horizontal pair of 15 s. brown, fine and fresh examples, well embossed, tied by wreathed "ADRIANOPEL 5 / 8" cds in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 947, error in month slug). French "AUTR. 14 SEPT 67 STRASBOURG" entry cds in red and "A. / P.D." handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with WIEN and PARIS transit as well as LYON arrival (Sept 15) cds's. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an attractive cover, the franking paying correctly the 40 soldi rate to France. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6113 France

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    An 9 / 1801: Private Entire letter from Plaisance / Piacenza to Auteuil nearby Paris showing official letterhead "Armée d'Italie / Le Camus Inspecteur en Chef des Services Administratifs dans les Etats du Duc de Parme" bearing "No 19 / ARM. D'ITALIE" Fieldpost handstamp (Reinhardt = 15 points) in black. A fine and fresh entire written privately by the French Inspector Le Camus with the Duke of Parma which came under French control in 1801 after the Treaty of Aranjuez. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6114 France

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    1803 (May 22): Unpaid entire letter from Nice to Torino struck by clear "85 NICE" straight line handstamp in black, reverse with fine "Prairial" arrival handstamp in red mentioning the month of arrival in the French revolutionary calendar. A fine entire from the Department Conquis no. 85, Alpes-Maritimes which became part of France in 1793.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6115 France

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    1808 (April 9): Fully prepaid Entire letter, written in Golnow / Goleniów, Pommerania to Lencsica nearby Warsaw struck by superb "No 3 PORT-PAYÉ / GRANDE-ARMÉE" Fieldpost handstamp (Reinhardt = 22 points) in red. A most appealing entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6116 France

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    1813 (Nov 4): Prepaid entire letter from Ajaccio to Bastia, Corse showing clear "P. 19 P. AJACCIO" straight line handstamp in red, prepayment of '8' noted on reverse. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6117 France

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    1828 (Feb. 10): Entire letter from Brest to Caen showing the framed datestamp "BREST.28 10 FEVRIER 1828", sent unpaid. Reverse with arrival cds (Feb. 13). Rare.rnNote: 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 : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6118 France

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 6119 France

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    1849: Double rate Entire letter from the police of Alençon to the mayor of Angers bearing Cérès 10 c. bistre-brown in combination with 40 c. orange, fine examples with vibrant colour and good to large margins, each adhesive tied by crisp grill obliterator. Light despatch cds (Dec. 3, 51) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Vertical file fold well away from the adhesives just mentioned for accuracy, a wonderful entire with this superb combination usage paying the increased double rate of 50 c. which came into force in July 1851. 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6120 France

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    1850: Local cover within Paris bearing Cérès 15 c. green, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by superb grille with Paris "Lev. de 2½ / Don de 4 h S/G S/ P.P." cds (Aug 31, 1850) in red alongside. Reverse another Paris cds of the same day in black. Minor toning of the envelope just mentioned for accuracy, a fine example of the Local Paris letter rate, applicable between July 1850 to June 1853. Cert. E. Diena (1985) Yvert = € 1'850 / Maury 2 = € 2'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6121 France

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    Fourth day of usage 1849: Cérès 20 c. black on yellowish paper, a fine and fresh example with large to enormous margins incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by type 15 "LYON 4 JANV. 1849 (68)" cds on the fourth day of the issue to cover. Mailed to Ambérieu, Ain, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Lightest vertical file fold of no importance, a very fine and fresh adhesive on attractive small-sized cover, a perfect stamp well documenting the very early usage of the first French stamp. Signed Miro & Calves Yvert = € 2'500 / Maury 3 = € 3'450.rnNote: 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 : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6122 France

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    Pen cancellation 1849: Cérès 20 c. black on yellow paper, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by pen cross to entire letter to Tournan, dated internally "Rojoy a 11 janvier 1849" (paper of cover torn below the adhesive). Type 15 "ROJOY en BRIE 11 JANV. 49" cds alongside, reverse with type 14 "TOURNAN 13 JANV. 1848" arrival cds. An attractive cover with a rare provisional obliteration which was in use only in the two first weeks of January 1849. Cert. Calves (2000) Yvert = € 1'500 / Maury 3 = € 1'600.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6123 France

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    1849: Cover from Gaillac-sur-Tarn to Paris bearing Cérès 20 c. black on yellow paper, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by clear grille. At left type 13 "GAILLAC-S-TARN (77) 22 JANV. 50" cds, reverse with arrival cds (Jan. 25). An appealing ite,. signed Presti; cert. Calves (1971).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6124 France

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    1849: Entire letter from Thann to Belfort bearing Cérès 20 c. black on white paper, a fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear grille. At left the type 14 "THANN (66) 6 DEC. 1849" cds. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. The type 14 Thann cds is a rare postmark, signed Calves & Goebel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6125 France

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    First Day of Issue 1850: Cérès 25 c. blue, a fresh stamp with good to enormous margins incl. parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by light Petits Chiffres '151' numeral lozenge to entire letter from Astaffort to the Procureur Imperial in Agen. Type 15 "ASTAFORT 1 JUIL. 50" cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An fine cover from the first day of the new rate from office to office and the first day the Cérès 25 c. was used. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6126 France

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    1850: Entire letter from Neung-sur-Beuvron to Romorantin-Lanthenay bearing Cérès 25 c. dark-blue, a fresh stamp with good to enormous margins, tied by clear grille. Crisp type 15 "NEUNG-S-BEUVRON 23 JANV. 51 (40)" cds alongside, reverse with type 14 arrival cds of the following day. A delightful entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6127 France

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    1850: Triple rate Entire letter from Lyon to Paris bearing Cérès 25 c. light-blue, four fresh examples with good to large margins, added to the the entire like a block of four, each adhesive tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1818' numeral lozenge. Type 15 despatch cds (May 13, 1852) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Two horizontal file folds well away from the franking, not distracting from this appealing usage to pay the 100 centimes triple rate, cert. von der Weid (1986).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6128 France

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    1849: Double rate Cover from Stenay to Verdun bearing Cérès 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh adhesive with even large margins, tied by light grille. Rare type 13 cds (March 18, 1850) alongside, reverse with "VERDUN-S-MEUSE" arrival cds of the same day. A delightful cover with a late usage of the type 13 datestamp. Cert. Robineau & Pothion (1987).rnProvenance: Dubus Collection, Ronineau auction (Nov. 1987), lot 373.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6129 France

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    1849: Triple rate Cover, despatched by the insurance company 'Phenix' from Paris to Vouziers bearing Cérès 1 fr. carmine, a fresh and fine example with large to huge margins, tied by mute Étoile de Paris obliterator. Light Paris despatch cds (Dec 4, 52) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. File folds well away from the stamp just mentioned for accuracy, an attractive adhesive on interesting cover of the third weight step. Signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1981) Yvert = € 1'600 / Maury 6 = € 1'750.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6130 France

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    1849: Underpaid Cover from Avignon to the Pope in Rome bearing Cérès 1 fr. dark carmine, a fresh and fine example with vivid colour and good to enormous margins, tied by superb grille. Clear despatch cds (April 12, 51) and boxed PD in red alongside, reverse with Marseille transit cds in black and Roma arrival cds (April 18) in red. Some toning of the cover and two filing folds well away from the perfect stamp. The cover was underpaid by 20 centimes, the cover marked in error as being fully prepaid. Signed E. Diena; cert A. Diena (1970) Yvert = € 1'600+ / Maury 6a = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6131 France

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    1849: Cérès 1 fr. vermilion 'vermillon rouge clair', a splendid example of this rare stamp, with vibrant colour and good to large margins all round, tied by crisp grill obliterator to triple rate cover, directed to Leyzoux, clear despatch "VERTAIZON (63) 22 DEC. 49" cds alongside, reverse with type 14 arrival cds. An impressive item with this much sought after adhesive. Signed Calves; certs Goebel (2003), Brun (2003) Yvert = € 32'500 / Maury 7 = € 34'000.rnProvenance: Collection La Fayette, Spink sale (Nov. 2003), lot 69.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6132 France

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    1852: Second sheet of an Entire letter mailed within Le Puy-en-Velay bearing Présidence 10 c. bistre yellow, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '2590' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Sept 5, 53) alongside. Signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1981) Yvert = € 1'100 / Maury 9a = € 1'150.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6133 France

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    1852: Second sheet of an Entire local letter mailed from La Salvetat to St. Pons bearing Présidence 10 c. bistre brown, a fine example with good to huge margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '2790' numeral lozenge. At right the rare cursive "33 La Salvetat s - Agout" of the bureau de distribution and fair type 15 "St. PONS (33) .. JANV. 54" cds of the bureau d'attache. Signed Calves, Roumet & Goebel Yvert = € 1'100+ / Maury 9b = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6134 France

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    1852: Cover from Freney d'Oisans to Grenoble bearing Présidence 25 c. blue, a large to huge example with part of the left neighbouring stamp and sheet margin (7-8 mm) at right, cancelled with light Petits Chiffres '1336' numeral lozenge of Freney d'Oisans. At right two very light strikes of the rare cursive "37 Freney d'Oisans" of the bureau de distribution and fair type 14 "BOURG - D'OISANS (37) 31 JUIL. 1853" cds of the bureau d'attache. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Some edge wear, nevertheless a most interesting usage. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6135 France

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    1860: Cover from the Railway station P.O. of Ivry to Mesland nearby Onzain, Loir & Cher, bearing Napolèon imperf. 1 c. green bronze,  a single adhesive and an irregular block of nine, an incredible multiple with good to large margins all round in a mixed issue franking with Napolèon perf. 10 c. bistre, tied by light Gros Chiffres '1625' numeral lozenge and "GARE D'IVRY 2 OCT 63 (60)" despatch cds. Reverse with Paris - Nantes ambulant and Onzain arrival cds of the following day. A most amazing franking to pay the 20 centimes bureau à bureau rate,
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6136 France

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    1854: Local printed matter Entire letter sent within Paris to the President of Imperial Court, bearing Napoléon imperf. 5 c. green, a fine and fresh adhesive with large to enormous margins all round, part of the lower neighbouring stamp and sheet margin at left included, tied by Paris '1' numeral lozenge, "2e Diston 9h. 45 Min 7 7 JANV. 57" cds alongside. A superb single franking on a fresh entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6137 France

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    1854: Local Cover from Aigues-Vives to La Roque d'Olmes, bearing Napoléon imperf. 5 c. green, two fine and fresh adhesives with fair to large margins all round, each stamp tied by Gros Chiffres '1969' numeral lozenge with "LA ROQUE-D'OLMES (8) 19 MAI 63" despatch cds and OR in circle handstamp alongside. A very attractive cover within the same postal district, also a late usage of the Napolèon imperforated issue after January 1863 when the perforated definitives had been already in circulation and the Gros Chiffres obliterators had already replaced the Petit Chiffres lozenges.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6138 France

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    1853: Entire letter within the same postal district from Paris to La Villette, Banlieu of the city, bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre type I, a fine and fresh example with vibrant colour and good to large margins, tied by clear Étoile de Paris mute obliterator in blue, Paris despatch cds (May 25, 55) in the same colour alongside. Reverse with "LA VILETTE" arrival cds of the same day and '3 D' in circle distribution handstamp. A most beautiful cover within the same postal district. Signed Calves Yvert = € 1'100 / Maury = € 1'100 for the blue cancellation.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6139 France

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    1853: Entire letter folded in a triangular shape, sent within the Vézelise postal district, bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre type I, a fine and fresh example with fair to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '3551' numeral lozenge, postman's cachet 'C' in circle and "VÉZELISE (52) 4 SEPT. 59" arrival cds alongside. Minor toning but a very interesting item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6140 France

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    1853: Partially prepaid Cover from Le Havre to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, endorsed "Per Paulo", bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre type I, a fine and fresh horizontal strip of three with good to enormous margins with parts of two neighbouring stamps, each stamp tied by clear Petits Chiffres '1495' numeral lozenge. "BUREAU-MARITIME HAVRE 16 NOV. 58" despatch cds and framed "P.P.", both in red alongside. Two horizontal file folds, one below the strip, nevertheless a fine cover, the franking paying correctly the rate for prepaid letters despatched in a French port and send with a commercial vessel to an overseas port, in force between August 1849 and December 1865. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 6141 France

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    1853: Cover within Versailles bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. brown type II, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by superb "VERSAILLES (72) 24 MAI 61" cds, reverse with Versailles distribution cds of the same day. A cancellation with datestamps is primarily found on printed matter items, not on letters.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6142 France

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    1860: Printed matter Wrapper including court documents, sent from Illiers to Courville, bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre type II showing variety: "Piquage Susse", five examples tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1536' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Oct. 29, 1861) alongside. Reverse with ambulant and arrival cds's of the following day. An exceptional franking with this variety. Cert. E. Diena (1988).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 6143 France

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    1854: 20 c. blue Type I, a block of four with huge to enormous margins with parts of four neighbouring stamps, each adhesive tied by Petits Chiffres '1954' numeral lozenge of Melun. 
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6144 France

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    1854: Envelope from the French Army during the 1859 Italian War, sent from the Fieldpost in Alessandria, Italy to Buxy bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. pale-blue Type I, a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by light "ALEX" grill obliterator, matching despatch "ARMÉE D'ITALIE ALEXANDRIE 30 SEPT. 58" cds alongside. Reverse with three French ambulant cds's and arrival cds (Oct. 3). Fine cover correctly franked at the military concessionary rate, a rare usage after the end of the hostilities when a five-division French occupation force remained in Lombardy and Parma from August 1859 until July 1860. Signed Calves Maury = € 3'575.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6145 France

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    1854: Cover from La Calle to Cherchel, both situated in Algeria bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a fine and fresh adhesive with large even margins, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3754' numeral lozenge. Rare despatch cursive "La Calle ALGERIE" handstamp and Bone transit cds (Oct 1, 1854) alongside, reverse with Alger transit cds and Cherchel arrival cds (Oct 9). Some edge wear but an interesting usage within Algeria, signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6146 France

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    1854: Envelope from Roye to Paris bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I with fair to good margins on two sides, enormous corner sheet margins at base and right (21 x 11 mm), tied by fair Petits Chiffres '2752' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (July 29, 1857) alongside, reverse with Quiverain - Paris ambulant cds of the next day. A fresh usage with huge corner sheet margins. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6147 France

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    1854: Entire letter from Chaource to Paris bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I with prominent plate flaw at top right, located on position 18 of composition G2, a superb example with huge even sheet margins all round, tied by crisp Gros Chiffres '882' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (Dec 23, 62) alongside, reverse with Belfort - Paris ambulant cds of the next day. A wonderful usage, also an early usage of the Gros Chiffres obliterator on the imperforated definitives which was officially introduced not earlier than January 1, 1863. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6148 France

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    1854: Entire letter from St. Chamond to St. Etienne bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on lilac paper in the shade 'bleu ciel sur lilas' Type I, a fresh and fine example with good to large margins all round, tied by light Petits Chiffres '3019' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (March 20, 58) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Interesting entire with this rare shade, signed Lamy.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6149 France

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    1854: Envelope from Chandai to Mortagne bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue 'bleu laiteux' Type I, an appealing example with good to large margins with large sheet margin at left (16 mm), tied by superb Petits Chiffres '728' numeral lozenge. Crisp despatch cds (April 19, 58) alongside, reverse with "MORTAGNE - S - HUINE" arrival cds of the next day. Left backflap missing, nevertheless an appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6150 France

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    1854: Mourning Envelope from Bagnères to Perigieux bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on azure paper Type I, a fine example with huge sheet margins at top (20 mm), showing complete Filet d'encadrement, tied by light Petits Chiffres '229' numeral lozenge. Despatch "BAGNÈRES - DE - LUCHON (30) 5 JUIL. 59" cds alongside, reverse with two ambulant and arrival cds's (July 7). A most appealing usage with this enormous sheet margin. Cert. Roumet (2000) Maury = € 8'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6151 France

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    1854: Triple rate Entire letter from Marseille to Paris bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on green Type I, two fine and fresh horizontal pairs with vivid colour and good to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '2185' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (July 12, 55) alongside, reverse with Calais - Paris ambulant cds and arrival cds of the next day. Receiver's name cut out, nevertheless an appealing cover, cert. E. Diena (1988).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6152 France

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    1860: Cover from Laon to Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type II, a fresh example with good to large margins, large sheet margin on base (21 mm), the stamp tied by indistinct Petits Chiffres numeral lozenge, despatch cds (July 3, 62) alongside, reverse with Paris transit, ambulant and dotted arrival cds. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF
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