Catalogue 280: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part III)
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Lot# : 6001 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6002 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHFLot# : 6003 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 6004 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 800 CHFLot# : 6005 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 440 CHFLot# : 6006 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 3,400 CHFLot# : 6007 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 180 CHFLot# : 6008 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 950 CHFLot# : 6009 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 1,600 CHFLot# : 6010 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 1,400 CHFLot# : 6011 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6012 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 380 CHFLot# : 6013 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 850 CHFLot# : 6014 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 2,200 CHFLot# : 6015 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 100 CHFLot# : 6016 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 4,400 CHFLot# : 6017 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 550 CHFLot# : 6018 Austria
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 CHFHammer price : 1,900 CHFLot# : 6019 Austrian Levant
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).rnStarting bid : 3,000 CHFHammer price : 9,000 CHFLot# : 6020 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 1,500 CHFLot# : 6021 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 360 CHFLot# : 6022 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 150 CHFLot# : 6023 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 480 CHFLot# : 6024 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 480 CHFLot# : 6025 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 800 CHFLot# : 6026 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 900 CHFLot# : 6027 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 180 CHFLot# : 6028 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 950 CHFLot# : 6029 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6030 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 380 CHFLot# : 6031 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 1,900 CHFLot# : 6032 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 320 CHFLot# : 6033 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 1,600 CHFLot# : 6034 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHFLot# : 6035 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 3,000 CHFLot# : 6036 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 5,500 CHFLot# : 6037 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 4,600 CHFLot# : 6038 DDSG
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 CHFHammer price : 1,300 CHFLot# : 6039 DDSG
Lot# : 6040 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 3,600 CHFLot# : 6041 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 950 CHFLot# : 6042 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6043 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6044 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 500 CHFLot# : 6045 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6046 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 380 CHFLot# : 6047 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 420 CHFLot# : 6048 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 650 CHFLot# : 6049 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6050 Austrian Levant
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.rnStarting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 550 CHFLot# : 6051 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 7,500 CHFLot# : 6052 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 4,200 CHFLot# : 6053 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 280 CHFLot# : 6054 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 150 CHFLot# : 6055 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHFLot# : 6056 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 1,800 CHFLot# : 6057 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHFLot# : 6058 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 17,000 CHFLot# : 6059 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 480 CHFLot# : 6060 Austrian Levant
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 CHFHammer price : 550 CHFLot# : 6061 Braunschweig
1855: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. orangegelb mit kurzer Gummierung, nebenges. handschriftlicher Vermerk "Briefkasten" in Bläuel und ideal abgeschlagener Rahmenstp. "KOENIGSLUTTER 20 5" in Blau, versandt nach Schliestedt bei Schöppenstedt, rücks. blauer Transitstp. Braunschweig vom Folgetag. Frischer Brief im ersten Briefkreis.Starting bid : 75 CHFHammer price : 75 CHFLot# : 6062 Braunschweig
1855: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. orangegelb mit kurzer Gummierung im grossen Format, nebenges. Abgangsstp. "BRAUNSCHWEIG 25 APR. 1858 4½-5" in Blau, versandt nach Nordheim, rücks. blauer Ankunftsstp. "NORDHEIM NACHTS 26 / 4". Leichter waagrechter Bug im unteren Bereich, dennoch ein ansprechendes Stück.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 120 CHFLot# : 6063 Braunschweig
1855: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sgr. blassblau mit kurzer Gummierung mit Zusatzfrankatur 1853 1 Sgr. schwarz auf sämisch, ein gleichmässig breitrandiges Stück, zus. zart entw. mit Rahmenstp. "BRAUNSCHWEIG 7 3 " in Blau, weiterer Abschlag nebengesetzt, versandt nach Leipzig. Etwas Patina, eine nicht häufige Frankaturkombination, Attest Engel (1975).Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 280 CHFLot# : 6064 Braunschweig
1855: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sgr. blassblau mit kurzer Gummierung im grossen Format, nebenges. Datumsstp. "BRAUNSCHWEIG 19 MÄRZ 1860 6½-7A" in Blau, versandt nach Tenever bei Bremen, rücks. blauer Transitstp. Bremen vom Folgetag. Etwas Patina, schöner Brief im zweiten Briefkreis.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 150 CHFLot# : 6065 Braunschweig
1855: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Sgr. mattrosa mit kurzer Gummierung im grossen Format, nebenges. ideal abgeschlagener Rahmenstp. "JERXHEIM 13 12 6-6" in Blau, versandt an Frau Oberst von Knobelsdorff in Berlin, rücks. Transitstp. Oschersleben und blauer Distributionsstp. vom Folgetag. Attraktiver Brief.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 180 CHFLot# : 6066 Braunschweig
1855: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. rosa mit Wertstempel rechts im grossen Format, der Wertstempel entw. mit Nummernstp. '8', nebenges. "BRAUNSCHWEIG 26 DEC 65" in Schwarz, versandt an den Landchirurg Kraul in Vorsfelde, rücks. blauer Ankunftsstp. vom Folgetag. Signiert Brettl Mi = € 900.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 360 CHFLot# : 6067 Hamburg
1866: Ganzsachenumschlag 1¼ Sch. in den Farben rötlichviolett und bläulichviolett, der erste Umschlag versandt vom Stadtpostamt Hamburg (22 / 9) nach Pinneberg, der zweite Umschlag vom preussischen Postamt Hamburg (16 2 67) nach Nortorf, jeweilige Transit- und Ankunftsstp. rückseitig. Ein ansprechendes und interessantes Duo im einfachen Tarif nach Schleswig - Holstein.rnProvenienz: Umschlag 2a ex Sammlung Walter Engel, Kruschel-Auktion (Dez. 1984), Los 85.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 150 CHFLot# : 6068 Hamburg
1866: Ganzsachenumschlag 7 Sch. lilarot, Klappenstempel K1 mit auf den wertstempel übergehendem rotem "P.D." im Oval und nebenges. blauem "HAMBURG ST. P. 16 3 67 4-5 N." des Hamburger Stadtpostamts sowie "LONDON PAID 18 MR 67", versandt nach London. Minime Risschen geschlossen, Anschrift teils nachgezogen, gereinigt, dennoch ein ansprechendes Stück dieser Hamburger Ganzsachenrarität. Signiert Pfenniger & Jakubek; Attest Mehlmann (2021) Mi = € 1'600.rnProvenienz: 17. Schwenn-Auktion (Dez. 1968), Los 1340.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6069 Hamburg
1867: Ganzsachenumschlag ½ Sch. schwarz, Klappenstempel K2 mit Zusatzfrankatur 1864 2 Sch. orangerot, diese entw. mit blauem "HAMBURG ST. P. 4 5 67" des Stadtpostamts, nebenges. Datumsstp. "HAMBURG BAHNHOF", versandt nach Schwerin, rücks. undeutlicher Ankunftsstempel. Signiert Carl H. Lange; Attest Engel (1981).rnProvenienz: Sammlung Carl H. Lange; Grobe-Auktion (Nov. 1984).rnBemerkung: Im Wechselverkehr zwischen Hamburg und Mecklenburg-Schwerin galt der Inlandstarif von Mecklenburg-Schwerin, nach Schwerin der Tarif für die 'übrigen Ämter' von 3 Schilling Meckl. Courant oder 2½ Schilling Hamb. Courant.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 750 CHFLot# : 6070 Hamburg
1867: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sch. orange, Klappenstempel K3 mit Zusatzfrankatur 1864 ½ Sch. schwarz, diese entw. mit blauem Balkenstp. und Datumsstp. "HAMBURG M 26 / 11" des mecklenburgischen Postamts, versandt nach Wismar, rücks. blauer Briefkastenstp. von Hamburg und Ausgabestp. vom Folgetag. Leichte Unregelmässigkeiten im Randbereich, eine Rarität der Hamburger Ganzsachenausgaben, spät verwendet, ein ideales Pendant zum Los zuvor. Signiert Carl H. Lange; Attest Engel (1981).rnProvenienz: Sammlung Carl H. Lange; Grobe-Auktion (Nov. 1984).Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHFLot# : 6071 Lübeck
1863: Ganzsachenumschlag 4 Sch. rosa, der Wertstempel links klar entw. mit Doppelkreis "LUEBECK 17 / 2 8-10½ M", versandt nach Kleinheide bei Neuhausen in Ostpreussen. Rückseitig Transit Hamburg und Bahnpost Berlin - Hamburg sowie Ausgabestp. (20 / 2). Rückseitig etwas rauh geöffnet, dennoch eine attraktive Ganzsache mit der 4 Schilling-Frankatur in den dritten Briefkreis des Postvereins. Signiert Brettl Mi = € 1'500.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 360 CHFLot# : 6072 Lübeck
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag ½ Sch. grün, der Wertstempel rechts klar entw. mit Doppelkreis "LUEBECK 15 / 5", versandt als Ortsbrief in der Stadt. Etwas rauh geöffnet, dennoch bildseitig ein attraktives und gebraucht seltenes Stück. Attest Brettl (1985) Mi = € 1'400.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 315 CHFLot# : 6073 Lübeck
Lot# : 6074 Lübeck
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sch. rosa, der Wertstempel rechts klar entw. mit Doppelkreis "LUEBECK 26 / 3 5-8½", versandt nach Hamburg, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. vom Folgetag. Portogerechte Verwendung nach Hamburg, Bergedorf und Schwerin. Attraktiv, signiert Brettl.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 120 CHFLot# : 6075 Lübeck
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 2½ Sch. blau, der Wertstempel rechts klar entw. mit Doppelkreis "LUEBECK 14 / 10 7-9A", versandt nach Rostock, rücks. Bahnpoststp. Hagenow-Rostock und Ankunftsstp. vom Folgetag. Rückseitig rauh geöffnet, attraktive Ganzsache in portogerechter Verwendung nach Mecklenburg bei einer Distanz über sechs Meilen. Attraktiv, signiert Brettl Mi = € 1'000.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 320 CHFLot# : 6076 Lübeck
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 4 Sch. fahlbraun, der Wertstempel rechts klar entw. mit Doppelkreis "LUEBECK 3 / 11", versandt nach Josephsdorf in Westpreussen, rücks. mit Bahnpost Hamburg - Berlin und Ankunftsstp. (5 / 11). Portogerechte Verwendung in den Postverein. Attraktiv, signiert Brettl Mi = € 700.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 220 CHFLot# : 6077 Lübeck
1865: Ganzsachenumschlag 1½ Sch. rosa, achteckiger Wertstempel rechts ideal klar entw. mit Bahnpost-Doppelkreis "LUEBECK BAHNHOF 16 / 5 III Z", versandt nach Hamburg, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. des Stadtpostamtes vom gleichen Tag. Portogerechte Verwendung nach Hamburg, Bergedorf und Schwerin. Äusserst attraktiv, signiert Brettl.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 160 CHFLot# : 6078 Mecklenburg Schwerin
1861: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sg. ziegelrot, klar entw. mit zweizeiligem Stabstp. "REDEFIN 15 7, versandt nach Schwerin, rücks. Ausgabestempel vom Folgetag. Ein attraktives Stück von einem kleinen Amt, portogerecht im ersten Briefkreis.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 120 CHFLot# : 6079 Mecklenburg Schwerin
1861: Ganzsachenumschlag 1½ Sg. grün mit Zusatzfrankatur 1856 2 / 4 S. lebhaftrot, je klar entw. mit zweizeiligem Langstp. "NEUSTADT 20 12", versandt nach Goldberg. Rückklappe grob geöffnet, portogerechter Brief im Tarif vom Juli 1863 für den zweiten Briefkreis von fünf bis zehn Meilen. Signiert Engel.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 220 CHFLot# : 6080 Mecklenburg Schwerin
Verwendung in Oldenburg, 1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sg. orangerot, der Wertstempel klar entw. mit gerahmtem zweizeiligem Langstp. "BOCKHORN 4 / 3" in Blau, ein weiterer Abschlag daneben gesetzt, versandt im Ort. Aussergewöhnliche Verwendung einer Ganzsache von Mecklenburg-Schwerin in Grossherzogtum Oldenburg.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 6081 Mecklenburg Schwerin
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sg. orangerot mit Zusatzfrankatur eines horizontalen Paares der 1864 4/4 S. bräunlichrot, Wertstempel und Freimarken klar entw. mit zweizeiligem Langstp. "GNOIEN 10 - 1" in Schwarz, das Monatsdatum falsch eingestellt, ein weiterer Abschlag daneben gesetzt, versandt nach Schwerin. Rückseitig Bahnpost Hagenow - Rostock und Ankunftsstp. (10 / 3). Attraktive Darstellung des 3 Schilling-Portos über 20 Meilen, Attest F. Berger (1983).rnProvenienz: 71. Corinphila-Auktion, Apeil 1984), Los 6387.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6082 Mecklenburg Schwerin
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sg. rotviolett, Wertstempel klar entw. mit "BOIZENBURG 23 2" in Schwarz, ein weiterer Abschlag daneben gesetzt, versandt nach Schwerin. Rückseitig Ankunftsstp. vom Folgetag. Ansprechender Umschlag für das Porto von 10 bis 20 Meilen.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 100 CHFLot# : 6083 Mecklenburg Strelitz
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. karminrosa, klar entw. mit Segmentstempel "WESENBERG 30/6", versandt nach Zinow bei Neustrelitz, rücks. mit Ankunftsstempel vom gleichen Tag. Etwas grob geöffnet, eine attraktive Verwendung mit seltener Entwertung im ersten Briefkreis bis zu zehn Meilen. Attest F. Berger (1984).Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 1,300 CHFLot# : 6084 Mecklenburg Strelitz
1864: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sgr. blau, zartklar entw. mit Segmentstempel "NEUBRANDENBURG BAHNHOF 14 9", versandt nach Warnemünde. Rückseitig Transit Bahnpost Hagenow-Rostock in Schwarz und "FRIEDRICH FRANZ BAHN 14 9" in Blau. Obere rückseitige Klappe beschädigt, dennoch ein bildseitig ansprechendes Stück im zweiten Briefkreis. Attest F. Berger (1984).Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 260 CHFLot# : 6085 Preussen
1851 (Sept. 15): Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. rosa, der Wertstempel zart entw. mit Vierringstp. '966' mit nebenges. Rahmenstp. "MAGDEBURG 31 - 9", versandt nach Dardesheim bei Halberstadt, rücks. Bahnpoststempel Berlin-Minden vom gleichen Tag. Nach der Ausgabe der Umschläge bis zum 25. Oktober 1851 war die Entwertung der Wertstempel mit Vierringstempel vorgeschrieben, danach mit dem Ortsstempel. Eine seltene Entwertung aus dem ersten Monat, ein attraktives Stück Mi = € 400.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 240 CHFLot# : 6086 Preussen
1851 (Sept. 15): Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sgr. blau, der Wertstempel klar entw. mit Vierringstp. '495' mit nebenges. Rahmenstp. "GLOGAU 12 - 10 7-8A", versandt nach Breslau, rücks. Bahnpoststempel Berlin-Breslau und Ausgabestp. vom Folgetag. Nach der Ausgabe der Umschläge bis zum 25. Oktober 1851 war die Entwertung der Wertstempel mit Vierringstempel vorgeschrieben, danach mit dem Ortsstempel. Couvert minim knittrig, eine seltene Entwertung aus dem ersten Monat, ein attraktives Stück Mi = € 400.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 100 CHFLot# : 6087 Preussen
1852: Ganzsachenumschlag 4 Sgr. rotbraun, Schilling-Nr. 3, klar entw. "KÖNIGSBERG PR 17 8 7-8A.", versandt als Paketbegleitbrief nach Gutstadt, vorderseitig mit Ankunftsstp. vom Folgetag, rücks. mit Paketaufkleber. Eine attraktive Verwendung dieses Oktogons Mi = € 650.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 280 CHFLot# : 6088 Preussen
1852: Ganzsachenumschlag 4 Sgr. dunkelbraun, Schilling-Nr. 1, mit Zusatzfrankatur 1858 1 Sgr. hellrötlichkarmin (minim oxidiert), zus. zart entw. mit Rahmenstp. "FISCHHAUSEN 8 2 6-7", versandt als Wertbrief mit 22 Thalern einliegend nach Berlin. Rückseitige Siegelabnahme, korrekte Frankatur mit 3 Sgr. für den dritten Briefkreis und 2 Sgr. für die zusätzliche Versicherungsgebühr für eine Wegstrecke über 50 Meilen und bis zu 50 Thalern. Interessantes Stück. Signiert Kruschel; Attest Wasels (2021).rnProvenienz: 18. Kruschel-Auktion (April 1983), Los 1163; 30. Kruschel-Auktion (Okt. 1990), Los 1632.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6089 Preussen
1852: Ganzsachenumschlag 5 Sgr. graulila, Schilling-Nummer 3, klar entw. mit Rahmenstp. "BERLIN / STADTPOST. EXP. VIII / 11.12 - 11-12V", versandt nach Neuchatel, Schweiz. Rücks. mit badischer Bahnpost, Transit Basel und Ankunftsstp. (16 DEC). Vorderseitig wurde zunächst mit Tinte ein Weiterfranko von 'wf2' (Silbergroschen) , dann mit Rötel 'wf6' (Kreuzer süddeutsch) notiert. Portogerechte Verwendung in die Schweiz Mi = € 800.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 150 CHFLot# : 6090 Preussen
1852: Ganzsachenumschlag 5 Sgr. grauviolett, Schilling-Nr. 3, zart entw. mit "KÖNIGSBERG PR.23 8" mit nebenges. "P." im Kreis und "LONDON JU 27 60 PAID", beide in Rot, bekannte Korrespondenz über Ostende nach Hull, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. (JU 27 60). Ein sehr schönes Couvert, weiterer Abdruck des Klappenstempels auf linker Seite, portogerecht nach Grossbritannien. Signiert Krause & Kastaun Mi = € 650.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6091 Preussen
1852: Ganzsachenumschlag 5 Sgr. grauviolett im grossen Format, Schilling-Nr. 3, zart entw. mit "BERLIN / POTSDAMER BAHNH: 7 1 - 6-7" mit nebenges. "P." im Kreis und "LONDON JA 9 60 PAID", beide in Rot, versandt via Ostende nach Inverness, Schottland, rücks. mit blauem Ankunftsstp. (JA 10 60). Ein frisches Couvert, portogerecht nach Grossbritannien. Mi = € 1'100.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 220 CHFLot# : 6092 Preussen
1852: Ganzsachenumschlag 6 Sgr. grün, Schilling-Nr. 2, klar entw. mit Doppelkreisstp. "HAMBURG. 29 / 5 8-9 A." (mit Punkt), bekannte Korrespondenz nach Warschau, rücks. mit rotem Ankunftsstp. "WARSZAWA 1 6" und Distributionsstempel. Ein wunderschöner Brief, portogerecht mit jeweils drei Silbergroschen für Preussen und Russland. Signiert Starauschek Mi = € 1'100.rnProvenienz: 272. Köhler-Auktion (Juni 1991), Los 508.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 400 CHFLot# : 6093 Preussen
1853: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Sgr. gelb ohne Schilling-Nr. mit Zusatzfrankatur 1857 3 Sgr. gelb, zus. ideal klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "WUSTERHUSEN 4 / 10 7-8A", versandt nach Lübeck. Nahezu unsichtbarer waagrechter Bug abseits der Frankatur, ein attraktives Stück der zweiten Gewichtsstufe im dritten Briefkreis. Signiert Kastaun.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 6094 Preussen
1857: Ganzsachenumschlag Oktogon 4 Sgr. braun mit Schilling - Nr. 3 mit grauem Überdruck statt Seidenfaden, Zusatzfrankatur 1 Sgr. hellrötlichkarmin, zus. zart und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "STETTIN 16 5 9-10" mit nebenges. "P." im Kreis und LONDON Transit-Stp., beide in Rot. Portogerecht versandt mit Leitvermerk "via Ostende" nach Liverpool, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. (18. Mai 1860). Name in Adresse geändert, in guter gebrauchsbedingter Erhaltung, eine Rariät der preussischen Ganzsachen, da nur wenige Exemplare dieser Ganzsache mit der Schilling-Nummer '3' bekannt sind, wobei es sich beim vorliegenden Stück laut Ascher um das Einzige mit deutlicher Schilling Nr. 3 handelt. Atteste Brettl (1998), Wasels (2021) Mi = € 12'000.rnProvenienz: Sammlung Ascher, 28. Stock Auktion (1926); Sammlung Dr. Curtis, Detroit (ca. 1960); 297. Köhler-Auktion (Jan. 1998), Los 5359.Starting bid : 3,000 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6095 Preussen
1859: Ganzsachenumschlag Kopfausgabe 2 Sgr. blau im grossen Format mit Klappenstempel 3, sogenannte 'Sternplatte', der Wertstempel klar entw. mit Rahmenstp. "BARLEBEN 24 4 6-7" mit nebenges. weiterem Abschlag. Portogerecht versandt im zweiten Briefkreis nach Berlin, rücks. mit blauem Ausgabestp. vom Folgetag. Umschlag gereinigt, leichte Öffnungsmängel, insgesamt ein sehr gut erhaltenes Stück dieser seltenen preussischen Ganzsache. Attest Wasels (2021) Mi = € 1'000.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : not soldLot# : 6096 Preussen
1859: Ganzsachenumschlag 2 Sgr. blau, Klappenstempel 4 mit Zusatzfrankatur 1861 4 Pf. gelblichgrün, klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "LOITZ 27 2 6-7", versandt nach Abony in Ungarn, rückseitig mit Ankunftsstempel. Eine interessante und attraktive Kombination zur Begleichung des 3 Sgr.-Portos im dritten Briefkreis des Postvereins. Signiert Mondolfo.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 480 CHFLot# : 6097 Preussen
1859: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Sgr. gelb, Klappenstempel 4 mit Zusatzfrankatur 1861 6 Pf. orange, zart und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "MOEHLTEN 7 4 11-12" mit nebenges. gefasstem "P.D." und franz. Grenzübergangsstp. "PRUSSE FORBACH 10 AVRIL 62", beide in Rot, versandt nach Paris, rückseitig mit Ankunftsstempel (10. April). Eine interessante Frankatur zur Begleichung des 4½ Sgr.-Portos nach Frankreich. Signiert Brettl.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 420 CHFLot# : 6098 Preussen
1859: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. hellkarmin Klappenstempel 4, zwei Umschläge mit farb- und wertgleichen Zusatzfrankaturen, einmal mit 1858 Kopfbild 1 Sgr. rosa im Paar von Breslau nach Freiberg in Mähren, einmal mit 1861 Wappen 1 Sgr. rosa im Paar von Liebenwalde nach Timmenhagen. Ein ansprechendes Duo, das verschiedene Zusatzfrankaturen zur Begleichung des 3 Sgr.-Portos im dritten Briefkreis des Postvereins zeigt.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 130 CHFLot# : 6099 Preussen
1859: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. karmin, Klappenstempel 4 mit Zusatzfrankatur 1861 1 Sgr. rosa, ein waagr. Paar und ein Viererstreifen, klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "CAROLATH 10 11" mit nebenges. gezacktem "Recomandirt" in Rot, eingeschrieben versandt nach Baumgarten bei Ohlau, rückseitig mit Ausgabestp. vom Folgetag. Brief im dritten Briefkreis und wahrscheinlich der zweiten Gewichtsstufe, um einen Silbergroschen unterfrankiert, interessante Massenfrankatur. Signiert Kastaun.Starting bid : 100 CHFHammer price : 160 CHFLot# : 6100 Preussen
1862: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. rosa mit Zusatzfrankatur 1857 2 Sgr. blau, klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "BRANDENBURG Pr. 4 5", dieser handschriftlich auf "5 5" geändert, versandt nach Königsberg, rückseitig mit Ausgabestempel vom gleichen Tag. Interessante Spätverwendung der Kopfausgabe mit glattem Hintergrund, korrekte Frankatur als Wertbrief in Ostpreussen im ersten Briefkreis plus 2 Sgr. Zusatzfrankatur für einen versicherten Wert von 160 Thalern. Attest Flemming (1993).Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 360 CHF
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