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Catalogue 280: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part III)
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  • Lot# : 6101 Preussen

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    Catalogue# : U26A + 16+18a
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    1863: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Sgr. rosa mit Zusatzfrankatur 1861/65 1 Sgr. rosa und 3 Sgr. hellbraun, zus. klar, übergehend und äusserst dekorativ entw. mit blauem Datumsstp. "MARKOLDENDORF 19 11 67 4-5 N.", versandt nach Bern, rückseitig mit Ankunftsstp. (21. Nov.). Attraktive und portogerechte Frankatur aus dem dritten Postvereins-Briefkreis in den zweiten schweizerischen Briefkreis. Signiert Kruschel.rnBemerkung: Der Brief ist an einen Mitarbeiter des Berner Staatsapothekers Friedrich August Flückiger (1828 - 1894) gerichtet. Flückiger war war ein Schweizer Apotheker und Chemiker, zugleich lehrte er an den Universitäten Bern und Strassburg.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6102 Preussen

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    Catalogue# : U28A + 12a
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    1863: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Sgr. braun mit wertgleicher Zusatzfrankatur 1859 3 Sgr. gelborange im waagrechten Paar, klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "KIRCHEN 8 7 8-9", versandt als Paketbegleitbrief nach Mülheim / Ruhr, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. vom gleichen Tag. Signiert Engel.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6103 Preussen

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    Catalogue# : U28A + 15a+18a
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    1863: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Sgr. braun mit Zusatzfrankatur 1861 6 Pf. orange (2) und 1861/65 3 Sgr. hellbraun, zus. klar und übergehend entw. mit Rahmenstp. "NEUENAHR 27 9 1-2", versandt nach Le Havre mit nebenges. "P.D." in rot und franz. Grenzübegangsstp. "BADE 28 SEPT. 66 STRASBOURG", rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. (28. Sept.). Ein Pfennigwert mit leichten Oxidationsspuren, dennoch eine attraktive und portogerechte 7 Sgr. -Frankatur für einen doppelgewichtigen Brief im Tarif von 1866 nach Frankreich. Signiert Meier; Attest Brettl (1994).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6104 Sachsen

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    Catalogue# : U1A + 10a
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    1859: Ganzsachenumschlag 1 Ngr. rosa mit Zusatzfrankatiur 2 Ngr. schwarz auf dunkelblau, ein voll- bis breitrandiges Stück in einem tiefen Farbton, je klar und zentr. entw. mit Nummerngitterstp. '2' mit nebenges. "LEIPZIG 5 X 62", versandt im dritten Briefkreis an den Direktor des Caecilien-Vereins in Prag, rücks. Ausgabestp. vom Folgetag. Attraktive Kombination, signiert Matl.rnBemerkung: Caecilienvereine waren eine kirchenmusikalische Reformbewegung im deutschsprachigen Raum des 19. und frühen 20. Jahrhunderts, benannt nach der Hl. Caecilia, Schutzpatronin der Musik, Musiker und insbesondere der Kirchenmusik. Ziel war die „Wiederherstellung“ einer liturgiegerechten, würdigen Kirchenmusik, die Anklänge an alles Weltliche und Theatralische vermeiden solle.rn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6105 Sachsen

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    Catalogue# : U11A
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    1862: Ganzsachenumschlag 5 Ngr. mattpurpur, Wertstempel rechts, klar entw. mit Datumsstp. "LEIPZIG 6 I 63", versandt nach Bern, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. (8. Jan.). Eine der grossen Selten der sächsischen Ganzsachen, portogerecht für eine Sendung aus dem dritten Briefkreis des Postvereins in den zweiten schweizerischen Postkreis, das Weiterfranko wurde vorderseitig mit '2' (Sgr.) mit Tinte und '6' (Kreuzer süddeutsch) als Rötel vermerkt. Attest Pröschold (1984) Mi = € 1'500.rnBemerkung: Der Brief ist gerichtet an die Frau von Moritz Lazarus, Sarah Lazarus geborene Lebenheim. M. Lazarus geboren als Moses Lazarus (1824 - 1903) war ein deutscher Psychologe, er wurde 1860 als Honorarprofessor an die Universität Bern berufen. Er war der erste Professor jüdischer Herkunft an der philosophischen Fakultät. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6106 Sachsen

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    Catalogue# : U19A
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    1863/65: Ganzsachenumschlag 5 Ngr. purpur, klar entw. mit Datumsstp. "LEIPZIG 2 MAI 65", versandt nach Market Drayton, Shropshire, nebenges. "P.D." und Transitstp. "LONDON PAID MY 4 65", beide in Rot, rücks. weiterer blauer Londoner Datumsstempel und Ankunftsstp. (5. Mai). Etwas Patina, aber eine attraktive und portogerechte Verwendung, wobei das Weiterfranko von '2wf' (Silbergroschen) als Bläuel vorderseitig vermerkt wurden. Signiert Brettl.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6107 Sachsen

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    Catalogue# : U20A
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    1863/65: Ganzsachenumschlag ½ Ngr. orange, Klappenstempel 2, klar entw. mit Datumsstp. "SCHÖNBACH b. NEUSALZA 25 MAI 67 6-7N", ein weiter idealer Abschlag daneben gesetzt, versandt nach Seifenhennersdorf, rücks. Transitstp. von Löbau und Ober-Oderwitz (26. Mai). Brief bis fünf Meilen innerhalb von Sachsen, ein seltener Datumsstempel eines neuen Postorts (1'220 Punkte).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6108 Württemberg

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    Catalogue# : U20 + 38
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    1865: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Kr. hellkarmin mit Zusatzfrankatur 1869 3 Kr. rosa, zwei Einzelstücke und ein waagrechtes Paar, klar und übergehend entw. "WILDBAD 28 7 (XI), vorderseitiger Vermerk "Per Expressen zu bestellen", versandt nach Rappoltsweiler im Elsass. Linke Freimarke durch unauffälligen Schnitt im Couvert getroffen, rechter Wert mit unauffälligem RandspaltAusserordentliche, gleichfarbige Massenfrankatur, ab dem April 1868 betrug das Porto nach Frankreich 3 Kr. für den Postverein und 6 Kr. für Frankreich, der Expresszuschlag muss somit weitere 6 Kr. betragen haben. Attest Th. Heinrich (2021).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6109 Württemberg

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    Catalogue# : U19 + 33b
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    1865: Ganzsachenumschlag 9 Kr. braun mit farb- und wertstufengleicher Zusatzfrankatur zu 1866 9 Kr. fahlbraun, zart entw. mit "TEINACH 24 / 6 67" und rotem "P.D.", nebenges. Ankunftsstp. "LONDON 26 JU 67 PAID" in Rot, rücks. mit Transit Calw & Stuttgart, Bahnpoststp. der württembergischen Bahn und weiterer Londoner Stempel. Etwas Randpatina, portogerecht nach Grossbritannien mit neun Kreuzer für den Postverein und neun Kreuzer Weiterfranko.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6110 Württemberg

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    Catalogue# : U 19 + 36
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    1865: Ganzsachenumschlag 9 Kr. braun mit Zusatzfrankatur 1869 1 Kr. grün, teils aufgrund fehlendem Durchstich ungleichmässig getrennt, zus. zart entw. "STUTTGART 1 7 (6)" mit nebenges. CHARGÉ, versandt nach Mannheim, rücks. mit Ankunftsstp. vom Folgetag. Teil der Adresse überschrieben, portogerechte Frankatur mit 3 Kr. Porto und 7 Kr. Einschreibezuschlag. Attest Thoma (1990).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6111 Württemberg

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    Catalogue# : U20 + 36a+38
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    1871: Ganzsachenumschlag 3 Kr. karminrosa mit Zusatzfrankatur 1869 1 Kr. grün und 3 Kr. karmin, klar und übergehend entw. "SULZ 21 / 8 (IX)", versandt nach Schloss Gottlieben im Thurgau, rücks. Transitstp. Schaffhausen, Kreuzlingen & Taegerweilen (22 VIII 74). Portogerechte und attraktive Frankatur mit 4 Kr. für den Postverein und 3 Kr. für die Schweiz.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6112 Württemberg

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    Catalogue# : P12 + 43
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    1873: Ganzsachenpostkarte für den Ortsverkehr zu 1 Kr. grün, farbgleich auffrankiert mit 1874 1 Kr. grün im waagrechten Paar, je klar entw. "STUTTGART POSTAMT II 25 1 75 N7", versandt an das Missionshaus in Basel. Attraktive wert- und farbgleiche Frankatur, portogerecht im Postkartentarif vom Oktober 1873.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 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

    Lot# : 6153 France

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    1860: Lettersheet from Homburg, Palatinate to Sarreguemines in Lorraine bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type II, a fresh example with good to enormous marginsm with parts of the right neighbouring stamp, tied by clear 'FP' lozenge of the Forbach - Paris railway line, framed HOMBOURG handstamp and "FORBACH A PARIS 2 JUIN 62" cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A most interesting cover written in Homburg  in the bavarian-ruled Palatinate, brought presumably by courrier to Forbach in Lorraine and despatched at the ambulant of the Forbach - Paris railway line, sent further to its destination. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 6154 France

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    1860: Entire letter from Bourgogne to Ensisheim bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on green paper Type II, a fresh example with even large margins, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '491' lozenge. Despatch cds (April 19, 1861) alongside, reverse with Mulhouse transit and light arrival cds of the following day. An attractive entire with a splendid example in this fine shade which was in use primarily in 1861. Signed Avanzo & Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6155 France

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    1860: Entire letter from La Chatre to Argenton bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on pale-lilac paper Type II, a vivid example in this rare shade with good to large margins and sheet amrgin at right, tied by light Petits Chiffres '818' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (April 8, 61) alongside, reverse with ambulant cds as well as "ARGENTON-S-CREUSE" arrival cds of the same day. A fresh entire, an attractive example of this shade. Cert. E. Diena (1981) Maury 14/IIb = € 770.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6156 France

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    1853: Entire letter written in Hamburg on February 25, 1861 and sent to Marseille, struck by "HAMBURG TH&T 25 2 1861" despatch cds, bearing the exceptional franking of Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type II and 40 c. orange, two examples with fair to large margins,  the 40 c. touched at lower left, tied by 'Gros Points' mute obliterator, French "TOUR-T. VALENCIENNES 27 FEVR. 61" entry cds and framed "P.D.", both in red alongside. Reverse with Paris transit and Marseille arrival cds's (Feb. 28). Horizontal file fold well away from adhesives, an unusual but accepted pre-payment with French adhesives in Hamburg, the 60 c. rate reflecting the correct postage from France to Thurn & Taxis in 1861. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6157 France

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    1853: Entire letter from St. Quentin to Tours bearing Napoléon imperf. 25 c. blue, a fresh example with good to enormous margins, tied by Petits Chiffres '3256' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 17, 1854) alongside, reverse with Paris transit and arrival cds of the next day. An appealing usage from the last days of the 25 c. letter rate which was lowered to 20 c. on July 1st, 1854 Yvert = € 500 / Maury 15 = € 525.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6158 France

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    1853: Double rate Entire letter from La Velanet to Limoux bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the upper neighbouring stamp, tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1676' numeral lozenge, very rare type 14 despatch cds (July 17, 1855) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Light horizontal file fold well away from stamp and postmarks not distracting from the attractiveness of this rare combination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6159 France

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    1853: Double rate Entire letter from Alger to Aumale / Sour El-Ghozlane, also situated in Algeria bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange, a superb example with large to enormous margins incl. parts of the two neighbouring stamp, tied by light Petits Chiffres '3710' numeral lozenge, matching "ALGER ALGERIE 13 AVRIL 56" despatch cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds (April 19). An attractive entire, sent within Algeria with the French mainland rates in force, signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6160 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Paris to Santiago de Chile, endorsed "VOIE DE PANAMA" and bearing an horizontal strip of three of Napoléon imperf. 40 c. bright orange 'vif' with vibrant colour and overall good to large margins, just shaved at bottom left, each stamp tied by bold mute lozenge, despatch cds (Dec 31, 1860) and framed "P.P." in red alongside. Obverse shows "LONDON PAID" transit (Jan 1) in red and PANAMA transit cds (Jan 22) in black as well as '15' (c.) due handstamp in circle from Santiago. A superb franking paying correctly the 120 c. rate to Chile via the United Kingdom and Panama. Maury 16b.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6161 France

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    1853: Double rate Entire letter from Paris to London, bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, two fresh examples with brilliant colours and and good to large margins, tied by 'Grille sans Fin' mute obliterator, despatch cds (May 12, 56) as well as framed "P.D." and British PAID datestamp (May 13 1856), both in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant cds. The 80 c. adhesive with minute nick in the lower margin, horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing item, the franking paying correctly the second weight rate.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 72 (Sept. 1985), lot 943.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6162 France

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    1854: Triple rate entire letter from La Souterraine to Limoges bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by Petits Chiffres '2944' numeral lozenge, clear despatch cds (June 6, 1858) alongside, reverse with Paris - Linoges ambulant and arrival cds from the next day. Maury 17a.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6163 France

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    1854: Entire from Bayonne to Guadalajara, Mexico, endorsed "Par Londres Paquebot Anglais", bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. carmine, a superb example with large to enormous margins with parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by Petits Chiffres '295' numeral lozenge. Framed "P.P." in red, despatch cds (Feb 24, 57) and London transit cds (Feb 26) in red alongside, reverse with two French ambulant cds's. An appealing part paid item, the adressee had to pay '2' (reales) due upon arrival. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6164 French Levant

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    French Levant, Egypt 1861 (Nov 11): Envelope from Cairo and sent with the Posta Europea to Alexandria, there despatched at the French PO and sent with French vessel to Firenze, struck with "POSTA EUROPEA CAIRO 11 NOVE 61", bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. rose, a fresh adhesive with good to large margins, tied by Petits Chiffres '3704' numeral lozenge, framed PD in black alongside. Reverse with Livorno transit as well as FIRENZE arrival cds (Nov 21). A most interesting combination cover showing the correct 80 c. rate in the tariff in force between 1861 and 1865 for the second part of the journey from Alexandria onwards.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6165 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Paris to Milano in Austrian ruled Lombardy, bearing Napoléon imperf. 1 Franc dark-carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the left neighbouring stamp, tied by mute 'Gros Points' obliterator, despatch cds (Nov. 17, 1853) in black as well as framed PD and another indistinct cds, both in red alongside, reverse with "MILANO 20 / 11" arrival cds. Cover with some toning and wear on reverse, nevertheless an appealing usage to fully prepay the rate to Austria via Switzerland or Sardinia in force from July 1851 until December 1857. Signed Emilio Dienna, Balasse & Calves; certs Miro (1974), E. Diena (1979) Yvert = € 6'500+ / Maury 18 = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6166 France

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    1862: Lettersheet within the same postal district directed from Arnay-le-Duc to the Marquis & Marquise du Parc in their Hôtel Coeurderoy in Dijon, bearing Napoléon perf. 1 c. olive in two horizontal strips of five, overall good perforation with few irregularities as to be expected from a mutiple of that size, tied by "ARNAY-LE-DUC (20) 17 JANV. 65" despatch cds's. An appealing mass franking, cert. E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6167 France

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    1862: Wrapper with full content from Le Havre to Genova, bearing Napoléon perf. 1 c. olive and 5 c. green on stray, two fresh examples, tied by light despatch cds (Oct. 1, 69), framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with arrival cds (Oct. 4). 1 c. adhesive with some perforation irregularities, nevertheless an appealing combination, a rare usage on a printed matter item abroad.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6168 France

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    1862/67: Printed matter wrapper from Grenoble to Montelimar, bearing Napoléon perf. 1 c. olive in combination with Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type I, each tied by despatch cds (Feb. 25, 1870). Part of the rear part missing, nevertheless an interesting mixed issue franking to pay the printed matter rate up to 110 gram. Signed Baudot.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6169 France

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    1862: Wrapper with 'Le Messager du Coeur de Jésus' of March 1871 included, printed in Toulouse and sent via Avignon to St. Saturnin-lès-Apt, bearing Napoléon perforated 5 c. green, tied by three pen strokes. Reverse with Avignon transit and "St. SATURNIN-LES-APT (86) 4 MARS 71" cogwheel arrival cds. Signed Goebel. rnNote: Interesting content of 62 pages including articles such as 'La France sauvée par ses malheurs' in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian war, correctly franked for a fivefold rate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6170 France

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    1862: Cover from Paris to Bordeaux, bearing Napoléon perf. 5 c. dark-green in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, two fresh examples, tied by light Étoile de Paris '1' numeral obliterator with matching "PARIS PL. DE LA BOURSE 1 SEPT 71" despatch cds alongside. Few nibbed perfs, nevertheless a rarely seen combination to pay the newly introduced 25 c. bureau à bureau rate on its first day. A great item for each collection of the September covers. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6171 France

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    1862: Entire letter from Marseille to Autun, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre brown in a right marginal horizontal pair, the printing done in a incomplete and defective way typical for the 1867 print run, strong perforation shift to the upper left, tied by fair Gros Chiffres '2240' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Nov. 2, 67) alongside. Reverse with Lyon transit and arrival cds's of the following day. Interesting cover. 
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6172 France

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    1862: Wrapper from Foucarmont to Rouen, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre and horizontal pair of 20 c. blue with strong perforation shift to the left, fresh and fine examples, tied by despatch cds (Dec 6, 65), reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Appealing usage to pay the 50 c. rate for business papers.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6173 France

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    Late fee mailing to the French Levant 1862: Cover from Paris to Constantinople, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue and 80 c. rose, fine adhesive with fresh colour, tied by 'Gros Points' mute obliterator. Octagonal "PARIS (60) 3e / 8 JUIL. 64" despatch cds in black and framed "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the French P.O. in Constantinople (July 16). A most attractive and interesting three-colour franking of outmost rarity as letters of the third exceptional collection 'levée exceptionelle' are nearly unknown, especially if sent to the Levant. For each 15 min after the final date of collection a fee of 20 c. had to be paid in addition to the normal postage, in this case three times 20 c. plus the normal 1862 Levant rate of 50 c., in total 110 c. 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6174 French Levant

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    French Levant 1862: Entire letter from Mersina to Syra, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre and 40 c. light-orange, two fine adhesives with fresh colour, cancelled by superb Gros Chiffres '5092' numeral lozenge in black. Matching cogwheel "MERSINA TURQUIE D'ASIE 4 NOV. 64" despatch cds and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with Smyrne transit and Greek SYROS arrival cds's (Oct. 28, julian). An attractive item, the adhesives paying the 1862 50 centimes single rate in the Levant.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6175 France

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    1862: Entire letter from Tonneins to Bordeaux, bearing Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue showing variety: double perforation at left and right, a fresh and fine single adhesive, cancelled with Gros Chiffres '3970' numeral lozenge, matching despatch cds (Nov. 2, 64) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. A scarce and most interesting usage on fresh cover, certs A. Diena (1975), Calves (1988).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6176 France

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    1862/67: Triple rate Envelope from Bagnols to Uzès bearing on front a mixed issue franking of same face value and colour of Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue and Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue, Type I, two fresh pairs, one vertical, one horizontal, tied by light Gros Chiffres '285' numeral lozenge, "BAGNOLS-S-CEZE (29) 27 AVRIL 68" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. The cover had already been used from Pont - St. Esprit to Bagnols in February 1867 bearing a single Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue adhesive on the inner side. Cover with some wear, nevertheless an exceptional combination of the two designs to pay the triple rate. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6177 France

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    1862: Entire letter from Marseille to Napoli dated inside "Marseille le 15. Avril 1865", bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange, a fresh and fine example with vivid colour, good perforation, tied by Italian "NAPOLI 18 APR 65 8 M" cds (Salles fig. 697), "PIROSCAFI - MERCANTILI / ESTERO (Salles fig. 692) handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with another Napoli strike and two distribution handstamps. A fine Shipmail entire Salles = RR.rnReference: Salles - La Poste Maritime Française Tome I, p. 182/183.rnNote: Franked correctly at the Italy rate in France and brought with a mercantile vessel to Naples, where the stamp was cancelled upon arrival at the Post Office. An early usage of this type of Napoli datestamp.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6178 France

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    1862: Entire from La Rochelle to Philadelphia, endorsed "par Steamer partant de Liverpool le 16 Janvier", bearing Napoléon perf. 80 c. dark-rose, a fresh and fine example with good perforation, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '3174' numeral lozenge, matching superb "LA ROCHELLE (16) 13 JANV. 64" despatch cds and framed PD alongside. The adhesive was also struck by "PHILADELPHIA FEB 4 15" arrival cds in red. A delightful cover representing the correct 80 c. rate, sent to an unusual destination where the receiver had to pay 15 cents for the inland part of the journey.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6179 France

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    September cover 1870: Cover from Les Eaux Bonnes to Bayonne, bearing a mass franking of Napoléon laureated 1 c. green bronze in a horizontal strip of five and 2 c. red brown, type II in horizontal block of ten, fresh and fine multiples, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '1369' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Sept. 28, 71) alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. An unbelievable combination to pay the new September 1871 letter rate of 25 centimes, a franking of utmost attractiveness, cert. E. Diena (1977).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6180 France

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    1870: Entire letter from Le Havre to Paris, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. bronze and 2 c. red brown in a horizontal pair in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, fresh and fine adhesives, tied by fair Gros Chiffres '1769' numeral lozenge, matching despatch cds (Sept 11, 71) alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A very attractive September cover combination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6181 France

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    1870: Entire letter from Charolles to Lyon, bearing a strip of five Napoléon laureated 1 c. bronze in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, fresh and fine adhesives, tied by light Gros Chiffres '903' numeral lozenge, the company cachet in blue repeated on the two stamps at left, matching "CHAROLLES 30 SEPT 71" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Bureau de passe '1307' datestamp and Lyon arrival cds of the next day. Part of address crossed out, nevertheless a very attractive September cover combination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6182 France

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    1870: Double rate Printed matter mourning wrapper from Paris to Frébourg nearby Mamers, bearing a mixed issue franking of similar colour and same face value with Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive and Cérès 1872 1 c. green olive, tied by "PARIS R. AMSTERDAM 21 MAI 73" cds, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Late usage of the Napoléon lauré.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6183 France

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    1863: Triple rate Wrapper from the HAVAS company in Paris to the newspaper ' Le Télégraphe' in Lyon, bearing Napoléon laureated 4 c. grey, type I, a fresh and fine example with good perforation and centering, tied by "PARIS A LYON 16 MARS 72" ambulant cds. A beautiful printed matter item on lilac paper. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6184 France

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    1868: Entire letter from Mailly to Acheux, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II, a fine single adhesive with good perforation and centering, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '6099' numeral lozenge, "MAILLY-DE-LA-SOMME (76) 26 AVRIL 70" cogwheel despatch cds and OR in circle alongside. Reverse with Acheux arrival cds of the next day. Attractive, a lately introduced Gros Chiffres obliterator.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6185 France

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    1868: Triple rate Cover from Verneuil to Nevers, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II in a horizontal block of eight, a fresh and fine multiple with good perforation, tied upon arrival by Gros Chiffres '2654' lozenge of Nevers, Convoyeur station wavy "VERNEUIL 18 CH.NEV. (56)" despatch datestamp in bluish black alongside. Reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Some edge wear and toning, nevertheless an interesting item with an exceptional way to pay the 80 c. triple rate, despatched in Verneuil at the railway line from Chagny to Nevers. Signed Calves; cert. Roumet (2002).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6186 France

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    1867: Cover from Trevoux to Bordeaux, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type I, a fine example tied by clear '30' taxation handstamp, despatch cds (Feb. 16, 68) alongside, reverse with two ambulant cds's. The reason for the cancellation with the taxation handstamp is not obvious for the describer.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6187 France

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    1867: Cover from Ajaccio to Vence, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type I, a fine right marginal example tied by light Gros Chiffres '45' numeral lozenge, matching despatch cds (Oct 2, 67) alongside, reverse with Marseille transit and indistinct arrival cds. A fine cover from Corsica.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6188 France

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    1867: Double rate Entire letter from Marseille to Trieste, Austria, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type I, three single adhesives examples in a light-blue and blue (2) shade, respectively, tied by light Gros Chiffres '2240' numeral lozenge, matching despatch cds (April 2, 68) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with ambulant, Lyon transit cds as well as oval TRIEST arrival datestamp (April 4). A fine and appealing entire, the interesting mixed shade franking paying twice the 30 c. rate to Austria.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6189 France

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    1868: Entire letter from Notre-Dame-de-Briancon to Albertville, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fine and fresh example with good perforation and centering, tied by light Gros Chiffres '2686' numeral lozenge, superb type 24 cogwheel despatch cds (April 15, 68) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A rare cancellation from Savoy.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6190 France

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    1868: Cover from Moussac via Bessèges to Bordeaux, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fine and fresh example tied by "BESSEGES BOITE MOBILE 9 MARS 69" cds, reverse with two ambulant cds's. A fine cover despatched at the mobile postbox.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6191 France

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    1868: Triple rate Cover from Sedan to Chartres, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II in a fresh and fine block of four, tied by light Gros Chiffres '3352' numeral lozenge, crisp matching despatch cds (Nov. 26, 68) alongside, reverse with two ambulant cds's and indistinct arrival cds. Minor edge wear, nevertheless a most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6192 France

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    1868: Triple rate Registered Envelope from St. André-de-l'Eure to Rouen, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II in mixed franking with horizontal strip of four Cérès 1872 20 c. blue type I, tied by Gros Chiffres '3499' numeral lozenge, type 16 despatch cds (May 6, 72) in black and CHARGÉ handstamp in red alongside, reverse with even two timbres indicatives du chargement, ambulant and arrival cds's of the next day. A most interesting combination of same colour but different face value, paying correctly the rate with 70 c. for the triple weight tariff and 50 c. registration fee. Cert. E. Diena (1988).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6193 France

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    1867: Registered local Cover within Rive-de-Gier, bearing Napoléon laureated 30 c. blackish brown, a fine and fresh example in a deep shade with good perforation and centering, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '3151' numeral lozenge, matching despatch cds (April 29, 69) and CHARGE handstamp in red alongside, reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement in red. A most appealling cover, a scarce local registered use with 10 c. local rate plus 20 c. registration fee.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6194 French Levant

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    French Levant, Egypt 1872 (Dec 10): Cover from Alexandria to Livorno, endorsed "Voie de Naples - par Bateau français", bearing Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair, a fresh and fine multiple, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '5080' numeral lozenge, "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE despatch cds in black and framed PD handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with Napoli transit and LIVORNO arrival cds (Dec 14). File folds well away from the adhesives, some cover wear and toning, nevertheless an interesting cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 6195 France

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    1868: Double rate Cover despatched at the Paris à Lyon railway line and directed to Lyon, bearing Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange, a fine example with vibrant colour, tied by superb 'ML 2°' convoyeur ligne lozenge, matching despatch cds (Nov. 3, 69) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. Horizontal file fold not distracting from the attractiveness of this cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6196 France

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    1868: Cover from Monaco to Wiesbaden, bearing Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange, a fine example with vibrant colour, tied by Gros Chiffres '2387' numeral lozenge, matching "MONACO 15 JANV. 70" despatch cds and framed PD, both in black alongside, reverse with French ambulant cds's and German distribution cds (Jan 18). An appealing cover from a scarce provenance.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6197 France

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    French Shipmail 1868: Double rate Entire letter from Puerto Cabello to Malaga, bearing Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange in horizontal strip of four with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by Anchor lozenge with octogonal "PORTO-CABELLO 2 AOUT 70" datestamp and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with several indistinct cds's incl. those from French shiplines. Minute tear at top of rightmost stamp, light horizontal file fold in the cover well away from the multiple, a rare Shipmail usage, the receiver had to pay eight reales upon receipt.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6198 France

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    1868: Double rate Envelope from Nantes to Cap Haïtien, bearing a three-colour franking of Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange, single adhesive and pair (both defective) in mixed franking with Cérès 1872 5 c. green and 25 c. blue type I (3), tied by fair Gros Chiffres '2602' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 15, 72) as well as framed "P.P." and "LONDON PAID 17 JU 72" transit cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with Paris Étranger transit (June 16) cds in blue. Cover with some edge wear and toning, adhesives at the cover edge with imperforation irregularities, nevertheless an adhesive combination full of fantasy to pay correctly the 200 c. rate to Haiti, an astonishingly rare destination from France in that period.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6199 France

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    1869: Double rate Envelope with an insured value of 6'640 francs mailed from Paris to Lyon, bearing Napoléon laureated 5 fr. violet grey, a fine and fresh horizontal pair of this difficult stamp in mixed franking with Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, a horizontal pair and a horizontal strip of three, all stamps with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by "PARIS R. DE LUXEMBOURG 2 JUIN 76" despatch cds, CHARGÉ handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement and arrival cds of the next day. Light horizontal file fold well away from the franking, part of address erased, upper backflap and wax seals missing, nevertheless a most attractive rare high value franking. Cert. E. Dienna (1988).rnNote: The total value letter postage included the letter rate, in this case 50 c. for a double rate item, a fixed rate of 50 centimes and an insured value fee of 20 c. for each 100 fr. or parts thereof, in this case 1'340 c., in total 1'440 c. correctly franked.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6200 France

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    1871: Printed matter Entire letter within Montpellier, bearing Napoléon perf. 5 c. light blue on bluish paper, a fresh example, tied by Gros Chiffres '2502' numeral lozenge, despatch "MONTPELLIER (33) 28 FEVR. 72" cds alongside. A fresh printed matter entire with this rare stamp prior to the issuance of the Cérès 1872 definitive of this face value. Yv = € 500 / Maury 35 = € 500.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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