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Catalogue 281: France Part or Insufficiently Paid Incoming Mail – The Jack Blanc Collection
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  • Lot# : 7019 Libanon

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    1867/80: Covers (2) from same correspondence each bearing Great Britain 6 d. mauve plate 9, used on 1871 covers to Beirut, each tied by 'Cheltenham / 177' duplex, the earlier cover (June 9) via Austria with BERUTTI cds of receipt of Austrian P.O. (July 3) and taxed on arrival with manuscript 'f2' (2 soldi) for local delivery; second cover (Sept 14) with faults mailed via France with INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID over 'PD' charged with large '18' décimes due marking in blue as found to be double weight, with French P.O. arrival on reverse. A scarce pair on Exhibit page. 
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 7020 Morocco

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    1894: Gibraltar 5 cs. + 5 cs. green postal stationery reply card, reply half unused, mailed to Caen and cancelled by "TANGIER / A26" duplex (Jan 12) in black. Underpaid and struck with unframed "T" on despatch, taxed on arrival with full double the deficiency of an unpaid letter (not taking the paid 5 centimos into account) with Duval 1881 Postage Due 10 c. black (2) and 30 c. black (Maury T15+T18) tied by Caen cds's (Jan 19). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7040 Corea

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    Lot# : 7041 Corea

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    Lot# : 7064 Egypt Arab. Republic

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    1894: Cover sent stampless from Port Said to Paris with "PORT SAID / EGYPTE" cds (Oct 12) and triangular "T" mark adjacent; 'Mont Cenis a Macon' transit (Oct 18) alongside and taxed at double the deficiency on arrival with Duval 1881 Postage Due 50 c. black (Maury T20) cancelled by triangular handstamp in black. Scarce and fine. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7125 Cochin

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    1884: Stampless cover to Boulogne endorsed "Corps expéditionaire du Tonkin" with illustrated Anchor cachet "MARINE / SERVICE DE LA MER" in black alongside and "SAIGON COCHICHINE / CORPS EXPE" cds of despatch (May 19). Taxed on arrival with Postage Due 1859/78 60 c. blue, close to large margins all round (Maury T9), tied by "Boulogne Sur Mer / Pas de Calais" cds in black. The cover readdressed to Dunkirk and the 60 c. deleted in manuscript pen; again taxed on receipt with 1881/92 Postage Due 1 fr. brown on yellowish (Maury T25) tied by Dunkerque cds (June 24) in black. Rare. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 7126 Cochin

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    1893: Stampless cover endorsed "Corps d'Occupation du Tonkin" to France with "TUYEN-QUANG / TONKIN" despatch cds (June 1) and triangular "T" marking. Reverse with "HA-NOI" and "HAI-PHONG" transits but no Military concession handstamp. Taxed on arrival with 1881 Postage Due 15 c. black (2) tied by "Brignolles" cds's (July 7). 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7127 Cochin

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    1898: Stampless cover from Blois (Oct 10) to Saigon, endorsed "Corps Expéditionaire de Saigon" (no Military concession) and taxed on arrival with Colonies General issues Postage Due 20 c. black and 30 c. black imperforate tied by "Saigon" cds (Nov 8); forwarded on to Bastia, Corsica with triangular "T" marking and further tax on arrival (Dec 9) with 1892 Postage Due 50 c. lilac tied by "Bastia" cds. Scarce and most unusual cover. 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7128 Cochin

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    1900: Stampless double rate cover to Hanoi, Tonkin endorsed at top "Corps d'Occupation du Tonkin with large circular "SERVCES ADMIFS L'ANNAM ET DU TONKIN / LE COMMISAIRE DES REVUES" blue cachet and struck with "TONKIN / CORPS EXPEDIT." cds in black and Hanoi transit cds (same day). Taxed with 1893 30 c. carmine Postage Due (Maury T33) on arrival in Montpellier and returned to sender with reverse showing Haiphong and Hanoi cds's (April 3).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7129 Cochin

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    1884/1900: Collection on Exhibit leaves with covers (8) mostly taxed on arrival in France, including 1896 cover franked at 30 c. used from HUE / ANNAM AND TAXED 15 C. ON ARRIVAL, 1889 cover from KANG-YEN / ANNAM sent stampless and taxed 60 c., 1898 stampless cover from TAKTHE / TONKIN taxed on arrival at 60 c., 1898 cover written from Ceylon mailed on way to Tonkin sent back on "Ernest Simons" and taxed at 30 c., 1900 cover from BAO-KAN / SONG-CAU taxed at 60 c., condition obviously varies but some scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 7130 Gabun

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    French Congo 1891: Stampless imprinted envelope sent stampless from Libreville to Paris with circular 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE / COLONIE DU CONGO FRANÇAIS / LE / COMMISSAIRE GENÉRAL / DU / GOUVERNEMENT' in blue and "Libreville / Gabon-Congo" despatch cds (July 7) in black. Carried on "Ville de Maceio" with octagonal "LOANGO A BORDEAUX / L.L. No. 2" in blue (July 7) and taxed on arrival in Paris (Aug 4) with Van Dyck Postage Due 1 fr. marron (Maury T25), initially applied and tied and crossed as re-addressed, second example at left neatly tied by triangular handstamp in black.  A most unusual double usage of this rare Postage Due. Faults as to be expected but a rare cover.rnrnNote: The cover is addressed to Mr. Jules Hanssen (1849-1931), in 1887 Hansen was named "Cartographe du Congo Français" by Pierre de Brazza, later making journeys to Timbuktu.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 7131 Gabun

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    French Congo 1898: Stampless cover to Constantine, Algeria struck on despatch by fine "BANGUI / CONGO FRANCAIS" cds in blue (Aug 23) with further strike on reverse, alongside "Libreville / Congo Francais" cds (Oct 7), thence carried on Steamer "Stamboul" and struck with superb "HAUT-OUBANGHI / L.M. No. 3" datestamp (Oct 21) in black (Salles fig. 1264). Marseille cds (Nov 12), Constantine arrival cds's (Nov 16) and taxed there with 1893 30 c. carmine Postage Due. A fine cover. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7132 Gabun

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    French Congo 1901: Stampless cover to Charenton, France struck on despatch by "BRAZZAVILLE / CONGO FRANCAIS" cds in black (Oct) alongside and struck with superb "HAUT-OUBANGHI / L.K. No. 7" datestamp (Oct 20) in black (Salles fig. 1226 ,see Salles page 173). Taxed on arrival with triangular "T" marking and 1893 Postage Due 10 c. brown (3) tied by Charenton cds's (Nov 25) and forwarded to Fontainebleu. An extremely rare cover. rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7133 Dahomey

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    Benin & Dahomey 1883: Cover sent stampless to Paris endorsed at lower left "De Bakoundou Afrique Equatoriale au Baquinijié" (a region between Benin and Dahomey), mailed via England with fine "LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds on reverse (Dec 28) in black. Struck with "T" marking in black with manuscript '50' centimes credit to GB in blue, taxed with 1881 Postage Due 1 fr. black tied by triangular handstamp in black in Paris (Dec 29). Rare and fine.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 7134 Dahomey

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    1886: Stampless imprinted cover from Akyway (Agoué) to Paris mailed via non-Contract steamer (bâtiment du commerce) and struck in transit with rare two line "GRAVESEND / SHIP-LETTER" in black (Robertson S12) and circular "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" datestamp in red (Dec 14). Struck with "T" marking in black and taxed on arrival with rare 1881 Postage Due (Van Dyck) 1 fr. brown (Maury T25) tied by triangular handstamp in black. Fine and rare but for moronic French dealer's biro cataloguing at corner. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7135 Dahomey

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    1892: Stampless Military cover to Paris endorsed "Corps d'Expeditionaire du Dahomey" and struck on reverse with circular Anchor illustrated cachet SERVICE DE LA MER in black. Carried at double weight and struck with "ETABLISSEMENTS DU BENIN / LIGNE L No. 1" circular datestamp (Jan 11) in blue (Salles fig. 1221). Triangular "T" marking with '2' (double) and '30' (rate) at left. Reverse with Paris arrival cds (Feb 3) and charged with Duval 1881 Postage Due 60 c. black cancelled by triangular black handstamp. Envelope faults but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 7146 Madagascar

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    1894: Stampless cover to Caen struck on despatch with octagonal "CORR. D. ARMÉES / DIEGO SUAREZ" datestamp (July 10) in black, transit cds of "SEYCHELLES" (July 14) in black adjacent and thence carried by the "Polynésien" with circular "COR. D.ARMÉES / PAQ. FR. T No.6" (July 17) with triangular "T" mark alongside. Reverse with two line "Le Lt. Colonel d'Artillerie de Marine / Commandant supérieur des troupes" in violet and Caen arrival cds (Aug 1) and taxed there with 1893 Postage Due 30 c. carmine, some edge wear but scarce. Sold with an 1896 cover front, stampless at double rate from Tamatave and taxed 2x30 c. red. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 7147 Madagascar

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    1896: Stampless cover endorsed "Corps d'Occupation du Madagascar" to Bordeaux struck with fine circular "1 TOR. ET PES. AUX ARMÉES / MADAGASCAR" despatch (July 6) in black. Taxed on arrival with Duval Postage Due 1881 60 c. black (Maury T21) tied by Bordeaux cds in black. Envelope imperfections but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 7148 Madagascar

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    1898: India 1 a. on 1½ a. blue postal stationery card endorsed "Corps d'Occupation de Madagascar", cancelled by "DIEGO-SUAREZ / MADAGASCAR" cds in black (April 13). Carried on the "Ava" of Ligne U and struck with triangular "T" marking and taxed as unpaid with 1892 Postage Due 10 c. brown (2) tied by Limoges cds's (May 16) on arrival. Some aging but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7149 Madagascar

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    1900: Stampless cover endorsed "Corps d'Expéditionaire de Madagascar" to Paris struck with fine circular "TULEAR / MADAGASCAR" despatch cds (May 30) in black with triangular "T" mark at top, twice taxed due to redirection with Duval Postage Due 1893 5 c. blue pair and single 50 c. lilac applied in Paris and deleted, and 30 c. carmine pair tied by Vire / Calvados cds (June 29).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7175 Syria

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    1896: Stampless cover from the French Consulate in Tripoli (blue circular cachet on reverse) mailed to Rouen, struck with superb "TRIPOLI / SYRIE" cds (April 29) in blue with triangular "T" mark adjacent, taxed at double the deficiency on arrival with marginal 1893 50 c. lilac (Maury T37) tied by Rouen cds. Reverse with 'Beyrouth / Syrie' transit cds (April 30). 
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 7176 Tunisia

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    French P.O. in Tunesia 1886 (Sept 3): Envelope from the French consulate in Livorno to Tunis, bearing Italy Umberto 1879 20 c. orange (Sassone 39) tied by LIVORNO despatch cds (error in month slug), reverse with CAGLIARI transit (Sept 4) and arrival (Sept 6) cds's of the Italian and French P.O. in Tunis. Taxed at the French P.O. with an exceptional usage of the French type Duval timbre taxe 10 c. black (YT TT10), tied by "TUNIS TUNESIE 7 SEPT. 86" cds. The Italian definitive with some wrinkles due as it was sticked unevenly to the cover, nevertheless a very early usage, maybe a unique usage of the French due in Tunesia prior to the issuance of Tunis definitives and due two years later.
    Starting bid : 1,100 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 7177 Tunisia

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    French P.O.'s in the Levant / Tunesia 1885/95: Group two covers, both franked with Sage 15 c. blue incl. 1885 Tunis to Grignan taxed with single adhesive and pair of Duval 15 c. black, 1895 Chatelguyon to Constantinople with two single adhesives and pair of Duval 5 c. black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7178 Tunisia

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    French P.O. in Tunesia 1893 (Feb 13): Large sized cover of the 10th weight rate from Givors to Tunis, forwarded to Lyon, bearing Sage 20 c. brique, 4 c. lilac-brown and 1 c. black on azure (Yv 83+88+96), tied by light GIVORS despatch cds. Taxed in Tunis with 1888 25 c. black on rose in a strip of three and 1 fr. green-olive in a horizontal pair (Yv TT 5+20), tied by pen strokes. In Lyon, the letter was taxed again with type Duval 50 c. black in a horizontal strip of three, 15 c. black and 10 c. black (Yv TT 20+16+15), this was miscalculated. Some edge wear as to be a expected from a cover of that size, nevertheless an impressive mixed usage of timbres taxe from Tunesia and France.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 7179 Tunisia

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    French P.O. in Tunesia 1898 (June 10): Envelope of the second weight rate from Paris to Alexandria, forwarded first to Sfax Tunesia, then returned to Paris bearing Sage 5 c. green (Yv 75), tied by PARIS despatch cds. Taxed at the French P.O. in Alexandria with 1893 type Duval 10 c. brown type I in a strip of four and 50 c. lilac-brown (Yv TT 29/I+37/I), tied by "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" cds (June 16). Sent via "PORT SAID EGYPTE" (June 28) to "SFAX REGENCE DE TUNIS" July 7), where the letter was taxed again with Tunesia timbres taxe 5 c. green in a horizontal pair, 10 black (pair & single) and 25 c. rose in a horizontal pair (Yv TT 11+12+16), tied by pen strokes. Some edge wear as to be a expected from a cover of that size and journey covering three countries, nevertheless an impressive mixed usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7278 Morocco

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    Catalogue# : 139
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    1874: Spain 25 c. brown, a used example on 1874 cover to Ajaccio, Corsica tied by CEUTA / CADIZ cds in black (Dec 11), with framed "FRANQUEO / INSUFICIENTE" in black; circular St. Jean de Luz entry marking in red (Dec 20) and reverse with Madrid cds, two French TPO's and Ajaccio (Dec 24) arrival, where taxed in manuscript '4' décimes to pay. Wrinkles to the cover but scarce.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 7279 Morocco

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    Catalogue# : 139+145
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    1875: Covers (2) both from same correspondence to Ajaccio, Corsica one with Spain 1874 25 c. brown and Oct 1874 10 c. brown, cancelled by CEUTA / CADIZ datestamp (Jan 11) with 'PD' deleted and taxed on arrival with '15' décimes due marking in blue at St. Jean de Luz; second cover sent on the same day with Spain 1874 25 c. brown pair and Oct 1874 10 c. brown, again tied at Ceuta with framed "FRANQUEO / INSUFICIENTE" in black and charged '18' décimes due in manuscript. Faults to both but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7301 Imperial China

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    1899: China Coiling Dragon 2 c. red used on 1899 cover to Port Said, Egypt cancelled by 'Pa-Kua' in black; originally mailed with SHANGHAI / LOCAL POST cds and "T" marking in black (Nov 23), franked by 1882/96 Hong Kong 2 c. carmine for onward transmission tied by HONG KONG cds (Nov 27). Carried on French Paquebot "Annam" with octagonal "LIGNE N / PAQ. FR. No. 8" datestamp in black (Dec 2). Charged on arrival at French P.O. in Port Said with 1893 Postage Due 10 c. brown (2) each tied by "Port Said / Egypte" datestamps (Dec 6). An extraordinary usage.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7302 Imperial China

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    1899: China Coiling Dragon 10 c. green used on underpaid cover to Paris endorsed "Corps exped. du Chine", tied by TIENTSIN cds in blue with corresponding large "T" marking in blue at left. Hong Kong 1882/96 2 c. carmine in a vertical strip of three applied for onward transmission and tied by SHANGHAI cds's (Jan 14) in black below. Reverse with Chinese Shanghai cds and Hong Kong (Jan 18) transits. The cover taxed on arrival in Paris with Postage Due 1893 10 c. brown (Maury T29) horizontal pair tied by triangular handstamp in black. Opening tears at top but rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 7303 Iran

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    Catalogue# : 33
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    1879: 5 ch. black & green, a single example used on 1880 cover to Paris tied by TEHERAN cds, with 'Allemagne / Amb. Paris' entry marking in blue (Oct 27) and arrival marking of 'Paris / Les Ternes' at left in black. Locally readdressed by the Persian Consul on arrival and framed "Trouvé a la Boîte" applied in red at top. Taxed for local redelivery with handstruck '30' centimes charge mark in black. Slight opening tears at top but a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7304 Japan

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    1867: France laureated 80 c. carmine, a single example used on 1872 cover from Marseille to Yokohama, Japan lightly tied by "2240" gros chiffres with Marseille despatch cds (Sept 28) alongside. Underpaid 40 c. and struck with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red, carried on the Paquebot "Hoogly" from Marseille. Handstruck '4' décimes marking in black due applied on arrival for the underpayment. Reverse with fine "YOKOHAMA / JAPON" arrival cds (Nov 19) in black. A fresh and fine cover. Cert. Roumet (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7305 Japan

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    1867: France laureated 80 c. carmine, a single example used on 1870 cover to France endorsed "per P&O Steamer 26/2/71" tied by bold strike of "5118" gros chiffres in black with "YOKOHAMA / BAU. FRANCAIS" cds above (Feb 25). Red framed 'PD' and circular "PAQ. ANGL. V. SUEZ / AMB. MARS." in red at right (April 13) and charged '4' décimes handstruck in black (credit to Italy). Reverse with Givry cds of receipt (April 15). Slight corner bend but a charming and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7306 Japan

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    1883: Japan 2 s. carmine-rose, a horizontal pair used on 1898 underpaid cover from Tokyo to Lyon endorsed "per Oceanien" tied in brown with TOKIO / IJPO cds adjacent (Nov 8) and circular "TO / T" marking in black with manuscript "15 centimes" in blue below. Kobe transit (Nov 10) and thence carried by "Calédonien"  with octagonal  "LIGNE N" Paquebot datestamp in black (Nov 11). Taxed on arrival at double the deficiency with Postage Due 1893 30 c. red tied by Lyon cds (Dec 17).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 7307 Japan

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    1892: Cover franked by Type Sage 1 c. black, defective, used from Bordeaux (April 18) to Yedo (Tokyo), Japan underpaid 49 centimes (denoted in manuscript alongside) and further manuscript "2 Ports" (double) at left with large triangular "T" in black; the addressee unfound and cover struck with framed 'Insufficient / Tax' in red and circular "DUE / TO (10)" in same ink and ADVERTISED and UNCLAIMED handstamps in black; returned via Yokohama (May 31 cds verso). Returned to sender with "Non Reclamé" in violet on reverse and "RETOUR / A L'ENVOYEUR / RÈCLAMATIONS" in blue and charged with Postage Due 1881/92 50 c. black in a marginal horizontal pair (Dec 3). Imperfections to envelope but rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7308 Japan

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    American Post Office in Yokohama, Japan 1871/74: The remarkable pair of covers to France on Exhibit page: 1871 mourning envelope endorsed "par Overland Mail via San Francisco & New York" franked by 1870/71 National Banknote Co. 2 c. red-brown (2) and single 10 c. brown tied in black with "YOKOHAMA" datestamp (Sept) alongside. Carried at 10 c. Steamship rate plus 4 c. as far as Great Britain with NEW YORK transit in red (Oct 17) and reverse with Vertaison arrival (Oct 30) and charged '5' décimes due on delivery. Second cover ex the 'Henon' correspondence dated 14 Aug 1874 from IKUNO to France with 1873 Continental Banknote Co. 10 c. brown horizontal pair tied by segmented cork handstamp with "YOKOHAMA / JAPAN" cds (Sept) alongside, carried on the Steamer "Colorado" to SAN FRANCISCO with transit cds (Oct 4), NEW YORK / PAID cds (Oct 13) in red and Calais entry marking (Oct 25). A few defects due to journey and of no significance, a wonderful and extremely rare pair of covers.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 7309 Liberia

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    1896: Stampless cover from the Vice Consul of France in Sierra Leone to his equivalent in Monrovia, Liberia, sent as Consular mail but taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 20 c. violet & grey (glued to cover) cancelled by "Monrovia / Liberia" datestamp (Oct 21) in black. Forwarded on to Rennes, France, and taxed again with 1893 Postage Due 10 c. brown (Maury T29) horizontal pair tied (Jan 13, 1897) on arrival. Flap missing but an extraordinary usage and most probably the sole such known. Ex collection Gough
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 7310 USA

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    1845/46: New York Postmaster's Provisional 5 c. black on blued paper, a used example paying internal rate with large even margins all round, signed "ACM" connected in magenta ink and by red grid cancel, used on 15 Dec 1846 entire letter from New York to Paris via Boston with curved PAID in red, endorsed "p. Caledonia" of the Cunard Line, with London transit cds on reverse (Dec 31) in red and struck there with framed "COLONIES / &c ART 13" in red. The adhesive also tied by 'Angl. / Boulogne' entry marking (Jan 2, 1847) in red and charged '15' décimes due upon receipt. A fine and very rare Transatlantic usage. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1989) Scott = $ 2'250+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7311 USA

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    1847: USA Franklin 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine example with large margins all round, paying internal rate on small 1848 envelope from Oswego, NY to Paris cancelled by two strikes of PAID handstamp in blue with OSWEGO despatch cds (March 3). The cover not carried by a Contract Steamer but privately on board "un navire de commerce" direct to France with circular "Outremer / Le Havre" entry marking in red (April 4), where charged '6' décimes handstruck in black - a saving on cost of 90 centimes but a journey time of nearly two weeks more -  with reverse showing 'Ligne du Havre' cds (April 4) and Paris arrival of the following day. Just two Transatlantic first issue covers are recorded carried in this fashion to France. A rarity.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7312 USA

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    1847: USA Franklin 5 c. pale orange red-brown on blued paper, a fine example paying internal rate with large margins all round, used on 11 Feb 1851 entire letter from Boston to Avize, Marne, France lightly tied by black grid, endorsed "per Steamer Canada via Liverpool", with London transit cds in red on reverse (Feb 24) and struck there with framed "COLONIES / &c ART 13" in red. The adhesive also tied by 'Angl. / Calais' entry marking (Feb 25) in red and charged '15' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. A delightful and rare Transatlantic usage. Reverse signed by Stanley Ashbrook "Genuine in every respect". Scott = $ 2'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ryohei Ishikawa, Christie's, New York, 28-29 Sept 1993, lot 48.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7313 USA

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    1851: USA 1 c. blue in a vertical strip of five, Type IV,  used to pay internal rate on 1855 cover from New Orleans to Bordeaux tied by black grid handstamps and "New Orleans / La." datestamp in red (May 1). Reverse with "BOSTON / BR. PACKET" datestamp (May 9) and carried on Cunard Steamer "Africa" with "Etats-Unis Paq. Brit. / Calais" entry marking in red (May 22) also on obverse alongside '13' décimes charge marking in black. File folds affect adhesives but a scarce entire. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 7314 USA

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    1851: USA 3 c. red-brown, a single example with good margins, overlapping 1 c. blue horizontal pair, on single rate 1856 entire letter from New Orleans to Paris endorsed "per Boston Steamer", tied by "New Orleans / La." datestamps (May 13). Reverse with "BOSTON / BR. PACKET" datestamp (May 21) and carried on Cunard Steamer "America" with "Etats-Unis Paq. Brit. / Calais" entry marking in black (June 2) also on obverse alongside '13' décimes charge marking in black. File folds and some wrinkles but a scarce entire. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 7315 USA

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    1851: USA 3 c. red-brown, a single example and a horizontal strip of five, margins shaved to good, used on 3 c. rose-red postal stationery envelope to Paris endoresed "Steamer" all tied by PRINCETON / N.J. datestamps (Jan 2, 1854) in black. "NEW YORK / AM.PACKET" cds below (Jan 7) in red and carried on Collins Line Steaamer "Pacific" to Liverpool with London transit cds on reverse (Jan 19) in red. Manuscript '8' on obverse (grams) and thus double weight and charged '16' décimes due on arrival (Jan 20). Top flap missing but a rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7316 USA

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    1856: USA Jefferson 5 c. red-brown, single example with good to large margins all round, paying the internal rate and tied to 1856 entire letter from New York to Limoges endorsed "Per Fulton", tied by neat strike of barred red grid handstamp. "NEW YORK / AM: PKT" cds below (April 15) and carried on the NY & Havre Line Steamer "Fulton", with neat "Outremer / Le Havre" entry marking in red (April 19) and charged '6' décimes due in black, the reduced charge for a Paquebvot arriving directly at Le Havre. Limoges arrival cds on reverse. A lovely entire in fine quality. Signed Raymond H. Weil & Co.rnrnProvenance: Collection Frederick Meyer.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7317 USA

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    1856: USA Jefferson 5 c. red-brown, two single examples with ample to large margins, right hand stamp just shaved at top, tied to 1856 double rate entire letter from New Orleans to Chalons sur Sâone, France endorsed "English Steamer via Liverpool from Boston 2nd August", by "New Orleans" cds's (July 21) in black. "NEW YORK / BR. PKT." transit in red (July 29) and thence carried on Cunard Line "Niagara" with London cds on reverse (Aug 11). Circular "Etats-Unis Paq. Br. / Calais" cds in black on obverse (Aug 12) and charged '13' décimes to pay in black for double rate on arrival. Some stains from gum at top but a rare entire. rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. L. Kapiloff, Siegel, New York, 3 Oct 1992, lot 42.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7318 USA

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    1856: Jefferson 5 c. red-brown, a single example with large even margins all round, used on 1857 single rate cover from New Orleans to Bordeaux tied by "New Orleans / La." cds in black (March 17). Endorsed and carried on Cunard Steamer "America", with "BOSTON / BR: PKT" in black (March 25) and London cds on reverse in red (April 7) and framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais entry marking and charged '8' décimes handstruck on arrival. A rare example of the '3 Month rate' applicable from 1 Jan 1857 until 31 March 1857. Some minor file folds not affecting the superb adhesive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7319 USA

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    1855: USA 10 c. green, imperforate, Type II, a horizontal pair with clear to enormous margins and showing the sheet margin and rule at left, used on reverse of 1856 cover from New Orleans to Bordeaux, tied by bold "NEW ORLEANS / LA" datestamp (Jan 30) in black, with repeated strike on obverse. New York transit cds in red (Feb 9) and endorsed 'Per First Steamer for Europe', carried on NY & Havre line Steamer "Fulton" with 'Outremer / Le Havre' entry marking in red (Feb 25) and rated '6' décimes to pay in black on arrival in Bordeaux (Feb 26). A delightful and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 7320 USA

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    1851/55: Washington 10 c. green, a single example somewhat touched at top and at base, used on 1867 double rate entire letter from New Orleans to Paris tied by "New Orleans / La." cds in black (March 10), endorsed "First Steamer" at top. "NEW YORK / BR. PKT" in red (March 18) and carried on Cunard Steamer "Persia" with London transit cds (March 30) on reverse and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais entry marking and charged '16' décimes handstruck on arrival for the double rate. A rare example of the '3 Month rate' applicable from 1 Jan 1857 until 31 March 1857, especially at double rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7321 USA

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    1851/55: Franklin 1 c. deep blue, Type IV and Washington 10 c. green, Type II in a horizontal pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 1855 cover endorsed "per U. States Mail Steamer" from New Orleans to Paris tied by black barred handstamps on despatch with "New Orleans" cds in red (July 15) at left. The fine 10 c. pair also tied by "NEW YORK / AM. PKT." cds (July 25) and carried on Collins Line Steamer "Pacific" with London transit cds (Aug 6) in red on reverse; thence via Calais where charged '8' décimes due in black: tariff of 1 Sept 1851. File fold affects the 1 c. but a most attractive and scarce 21 cent prepaid rate (5 c. internal + 16 c. for American Packet).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7322 USA

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    1851/55: Franklin 1 c. deep blue, Type IV and Washington 10 c. green, Type III in a horizontal pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamps at top, used on 1857 entire letter from New Orleans to Bordeaux tied by "New Orleans / La." cds's (Jan 23) in black. Fair only "NEW YORK / AM. PKT" cds in red (Jan 31) and thence carried on the Collins Line Steamer "Atlantic" with scarce "GB / 40c." accountancy marking in black on obverse and Calais entry marking (Feb 15) and struck with "5" décime charge marking in black. A rare 21 cent usage (5 c. internal + 16 c. for American Packet) during the '3 Month rate' applicable from 1 Jan 1857 until 31 March 1857. A fresh and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Steven Walske.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7323 USA

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    1851: Washington 12 c. black, a horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, used on 1856 entire letter from New York to the Poste Restante in London endorsed and carried on Collins Line "per Atlantic for Liverpool" cancelled by circular red grid handstamp. "NEW YORK / 3" credit marking below (May 24) in red and London (June 5) arrival alongside. The addressee had moved to Paris and thus the entire was charged '16' décimes due on delivery as the letter was considered as a double rate unpaid letter on arrival. A remarkable and most attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Krug.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7324 USA

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    1855: Entire letter from San Francisco to Paris, prepaid with "PAID 26" in black at top and SAN FRANCISCO / CAL despatch cds (Feb 16) alongside. Carried on "Golden Age" Steamer to Panama, the US Steamer "Illinois" to New York where struck with "NEW YORK / AM. PACKET" cds (March 21) in red and carried on Collins Line Steamer "Nashville". Circular "Etats-Unis Serv. Am. / Paris" cds in red on obverse (April 5) and charged '8' décimes to pay in black. A marvellous entire with internal illustrations of Gold Miner and Eagle attached to a fine entire. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7325 USA

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    1857/61: 1 c. blue, a horizontal pair used on Printed Matter 1860 entire letter (with interesting content regarding the possible seccession of the Southern States) from New Orleans to France, tied by smudged "New Orleans / La." cds (Dec 1) in black, prepaying the internal rate. Carried on American Packet via England with circular "ET. UNIS. SERV. AM. A. C." in red (Dec 31) and charged with "15c." due marking struck in red. Ferté Mace arrival cds (Jan 2, 1861) on reverse of a fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 7326 USA

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    1857/61: 3 c. red-brown and 12 c. black, perf. 12, used on 1858 cover from New Orleans to Paris endorsed "per first Steamer", tied by "New Orleans / La." cds in black with "NEW YORK / 6" credit handstamp alongside in black; the New York PO realising that the cover weighed over ¼ ounce. Struck with framed "SHORT PAID" in red,  the cover was carried by Cunard Line Steamer "Africa" with "Et. Unis Serv. V. Br. A" cds in black (May 10) on obverse and the letter taxed at double rate with '16' décimes due mark in black. A fine and attractive cover Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7327 USA

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    1861/62: 3 c. rose, a single example used on 1868 cover to Forwarding Agents Munroe & Co. in Paris, underpaid by 15 cents and struck with INSUFFICIENTLY PAID in black. "NEW YORK / 9" credit datestamp in black (June 24),. Carried on US Packet via Britain with blue "ETATS-UNIS 3 / SERV. AM. CALAIS" entry marking in blue (July 14); treated as unpaid and charged '8' décimes due to pay in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7328 USA

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    1861/62: Jefferson 5 c. buff, a horizontal strip of three used on small 1861 cover from New York to care of Rothschild in Paris, cancelled by bold strikes of circular grid obliterators in red. "NEW YORK / 12" credit datestamp in red alongside (Oct 9), and carried by Cunard Steamer "Persia" with "ETATS-UNIS / SERV. BRIT. CALAIS" cds in red (Oct 22). Locally readdressed within Paris with franking deleted in manuscript and red framed "Trouvé à la Boîte" at top. Small imperfections to envelope but a very rare multiple of this stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 7329 USA

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    1861/62: Washington 10 c. green, a single example used on 1870 cover with complete contents to Paris cancelled in black with "Rhinebeck" despatch cds alongside (June 14), carried via New York (June 21) on Hamburg America Line Steamer "Cimbria" with "ETATS-UNIS / 2 CHERBOURG 2" entry marking in blue (July 3) and taxed '8' décimes handstruck in blue: tariff of 1 Jan 1870; locally readdressed on arrival. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7330 USA

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    1861/66: 10 c. green, a single example used on 1870 cover to Phalsburg, France cancelled by target handstamp in black with "SAN PABLO / CAL." despatch cds (May 1) in black. Reverse with scarce circular "CHICAGO PAID ALL / DIRECT" datestamp (May 12) in red; carried on the North German Line Steamer "Rhein" (May 14), arriving in Bremen with erroneous Franco handstamp in red (May 25). Thence via Forbach (July 30) and charged '6' décimes due: Hamburg / Bremen tariff of 1 April 1862. Corner fault just away from the adhesive, a most unusual routing.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7331 USA

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    1861/66: Black Jack 2 c., used on 1868 Newspaper wrapper to Paris, tied by dotted cork obliterator in black. Carried by French Paquebot "Europe" with octagonal "ETATS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 1" datestamp (May 30) struck in red (Salles fig. 1713) and charge marking "30c." in red for a Journal over 40 grams. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7332 USA

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    1861/66: Lincoln 15 c. black, a single example on 1868 cover from Hudson to Paris, tied by black cork handstamp with HUDSON cds adjacent (July 17), "NEW YORK / 6" credit marking alongside in red (July 18) and carried on the Inman Line "City of Boston" to Liverpool. Paris arrival cds (July 31) and mailed on unpaid to Salzburg with "ACHMINÉ / By HOTTINGUER & Cie. / PARIS" cachet in blue on reverse. Taxed on arrival ('PD' in red deleted and 15 c. crossed again in manuscript) with "32" kreuzers handstamp in black.rnrnNote: The cover is addressed to Frederic Church (1826-1900), the famous American artist of the 'Hudson School' of landscape painters.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7333 USA

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    1861/66: Lincoln 15 c. black, a single example on 1867 cover to Vienna, Austria endorsed "via Bremen" and redirected to Paris, tied by black segmented cork handstamp, with "N. YORK HAMB. PKT / PAID 12" datestamp in red (July 20) and carried on the Hamburg America Line Steamer "Germania" with Hamburg cds on reverse (Aug 2) in blue. Vienna arrival cds also on reverse and the cover forwarded on to Paris via Strasbourg where treated as unpaid from Austria and struck with '8' décimes handstamp in black. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7334 USA

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    1861/66: Lincoln 15 c. black, a single example on underpaid cover from Boston to Paris, tied by black cork handstamp, with correct "BOSTON / 18" (cents) datestamp alongside (April 27) in black. Struck with straight line INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID in black and annotated '8' (grams) in blue crayon - thus a double rate above the 7½ grams and charged '16' décimes due upon receipt. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 7335 USA

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    1867: Black Jack 2 c. with grill F (9 x 13 mm.), a used example on 'Le Messager Franco-Americain' wrapper from New York to Paris, tied by black cork cancellation, struck on arrival with "15c." due marking in red. Fresh and very fine, a rare and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7336 USA

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    1869: 2 c. brown, a horizontal pair used on 1870 cover from Boston to Paris, cancelled by segmented handstamps in black and by BOSTON despatch cds (Jan 4), at the newly introduced internal rate to port of departure; carried on Guion Line Steamer "Manhattan" from New York with London transit on reverse (Jan 17) in red and "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged '5' décimes due upon delivery in black. The envelope with some small closed tears not detracting from the appearance; a scarce usage of the 1869 issue.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 7337 USA

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    1869: 2 c. brown and 3 c. blue, each in a horizontal pair, used on 1870 cover from San Francisco to France paying the internal rate, tied by "San Francisco / Cal." cds (July 1) and segmented cork cancels, thence via New York (July 9) and carried by French Paquebot "Pereire" with octagonal "ETAS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 1" datestamp (July 9) in red (Salles fig. 1713). Charged '8' décimes due in black: tariff of 1 Jan 1870 with Phalsbourg arrival cds (July 20) on reverse. An attractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7338 USA

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    1869: 10 c. yellowish orange, a used example on 1870 cover to Paris tied in black by rare fancy segmented oval handstamp, a superb strike, with San Francisco despatch cds alongside (Aug 12), via New York with transit cds in red (Aug 20). Carried on Inman Line Steamer "City of Brussels" with poor London transit cds on reverse in red and struck there with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. An over-payment of the double 2 x 4 c. US rate. Charged at French triple rate with '15' décimes due marking in black on arrival (Aug 31). Slight imperfections to reverse with top flap missing but a rare usage of this short-lived fancy cancellation. Signed Stanley Ashbrook with explanation (1956).rnrnProvenance: Collections Krug, Baker.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7339 USA

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    1869: 10 c. yellowish orange, a fine example of rich colour used on 1870 cover from New Orleans (March 3) to Bordeaux, France tied in black, carried from New York (March 15) on Hamburg America Line Steamer "Silesia" with "ETATS-UNIS / 2 CHERBOURG 2" entry marking in blue (March 26) and taxed '8' décimes handstruck in blue: tariff of 1 Jan 1870; with Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse of a fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7340 USA

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    1869: 10 c. yellowish orange, a remarkably off-centre example used on 1870 cover from New York (April 30) to France endorsed "per St. Laurent" tied by segmented cork obliterator in black, carried on French Paquebot St. Laurent with octagonal "ETATS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 4" in red (Salles fig. 1713). Thor arrival cds on reverse (May 12) and taxed '8' décimes handstruck in black: tariff of 1 Jan 1870.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7341 USA

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    1869: 10 c. yellowish orange, a used example on 1870 cover to Paris tied in black with San Francisco despatch cds (July 14), via New York with transit cds in red (July 21). Carried on Cunard Steamer "Abyssinia" with London transit cds on reverse in red (Aug 5) and struck there with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged at double rate with '10' décimes due marking in black on arrival. Corner imperfection to envelope at left but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7342 USA

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    1869: 3 c. blue and 12 c. green, used on underpaid 1869 cover from San Francisco to Paris tied by obliterator in black with "San Francisco / Cal." cds (July 5) at right of despatch, thence via New York (July 13) with "NEW YORK / 24" credit marking in black. Carried on the Hamburg America Line Steamer "Silesia" with "ETATS-UNIS / 2 CHERBOURG 2" entry marking in blue (July 24) and taxed with handstruck '16' décimes charge in black. Some edge wear but a scarce and attractive cover. Signed Von der Weid.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7343 USA

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    1869: 15 c. blue & brown, Type II, a used example on 1869 cover with complete contents from Philadelphia to Paris, initially cancelled by black cork with "PHILADELPHIA / PAID / 12" credit cds in violet (Dec 10), carried on the French Paquebot "Pereire" with octagonal "ETATS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 1" datestamp (Dec 11) struck in red (Salles fig. 1713). Both these cancellations deleted in manuscript, as was the adhesive, when the cover was forwarded unpaid to EGYPT with "Forwarded By / Drexel Harjes & Co. / Paris" cachet in blue. French P.O. in Alexandria arrival cds (Jan 9, 1870) in black and charged there on arrival with '6' décimes handstruck in black. An extraordinary destination for the 1869 issue and a spectacular usage.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7344 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 2 c. red-brown, a used example on 1871 Printed Matter Prices Current from New Orleans to Rouen, tied in black with segmented obliterator, carried on Hamburg American Line Steamer "Alemania", with "ETAS-UNIS / 2 CHERBOURG 2" entry mark in red and charged there with handstruck  '20c.' due in red: tariff of 1 July 1871. Rouen arrival on reverse (Dec 13). Extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 7345 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 2 c. red-brown, a horizontal pair in a pale shade used on 1871 entire letter from New York to Montpellier tied in black with despatch cds (Nov 8) in red, carried at the newly introduced internal rate to port of departure; carried on Guion Line Steamer "Nevada" with London (Nov 22) transit in red and struck there with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged '5' décimes due upon delivery in black. Superb and scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7346 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 2 c. red-brown, two examples used on 1871 entire letter to Bordeaux tied in black with New Orleans despatch cds (April 8) alongside, carried at the newly introduced internal rate to port of departure; thence via New York (April 12) on Guion Line Steamer "Wisconsin" with London (April 24) transit in red and struck there with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged '5' décimes due upon delivery in black. A few imperfections to edges but unusual.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7347 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 7 c. vermilion, a used example on 1872 3 c. green postal stationery envelope to Forwarding Agents Drexel Harjes in Paris, cancelled in blue on despatch with "PHILA / PAID ALL" datestamp in red below (April 30). Red crayon '6' credit to Great Britain with London transit cds on reverse (May 12) and struck there with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged '5' décimes due upon delivery in black: the so-called "Phantom Rate" of 10 cents which was barely announced. Handstamped by the Forwarding Agents "50c. Paid by Drexel Harjes & Co., Paris", presumably the sum to be charged to the recipient for holding his mail.rnrnNote: The cover is addressed to Lloyd Miflin (1846-1921), a poet and painter from Columbia, Pa. He is best known as a writer of sonnets, publishing over 500. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7348 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 10 c. brown, a used example on 1872 entire letter from New York to Lyon tied in black with New York Foreign Mail obliterator with despatch cds's (Dec 28) in black and in red; carried on the French Paquebot "St. Laurent", with the final usage of octagonal "ETAS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 3" datestamp (Dec 29) in red (Salles fig. 1713 - last day of use). Charged '5' décimes due in black: tariff of 1 July 1871. Lyon arrival (Jan 11, 1873) on reverse of a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7349 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 10 c. brown, a used horizontal pair on 1872 entire letter from New York to Paris tied in black with New York Foreign Mail obliterator with despatch cds (April 20) in red; carried on the French Paquebot "St. Laurent", with octagonal "ETAS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 3" datestamp in red (Salles fig. 1713) alongside. Charged '10' décimes double rate due in black: tariff of 1 July 1871. Paris arrival (May 2) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7350 USA

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    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 10 c. brown, a used example on 1873 entire letter from New Orleans to Bordeaux with private VIA ENGLAND in blue, cancelled in black on despatch (May 6), unusually carried by "un bâtiement du commerce" direct from New Orleans and not via New York contract ship; entry marking "OUTREMER / LE HAVRE" in red (June 5) and charged '8' décimes due: tariff of 1 Jan 1870. An unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7351 USA

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    1873: Covers (2) on Exhibit page with Continental Banknote Co. 1 c. blue and 3 c. green (3) used on 1873 cover from Chicago (Sept 26) cancelled in blue, "NEW YORK / BR. TRANSIT" datestamp in red and carried on Cunard Line "Algeria" and struck in London with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black; taxed '10' décimes for a double letter upon arrival; second cover with 1871/73 3 c. green in a strip of three used from "Oakland / Cal." (June 14), "NEW YORK / BR. TRANSIT" datestamp in red (June 22) and carried on Cunard Line "Parthia" and struck in London with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black; taxed '10' décimes for a double letter upon arrival. A fine pair of underpaid covers, the second item being particularly attractive. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7352 USA

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    1873: Covers (2) on Exhibit page with Continental Banknote Co. 2 c. brown and 3 c. green (2) used on 1875 cover from Chicago (Jan 18) cancelled by "H" in blue, carried from New York (Jan 21) on Hamburg America Line "Pommerania", struck with two line INSUFFICENTLY / PREPAID in black with "ETATS-UNIS / CHERBOURG" entry marking (Feb 1) in blue and charged '35' centimes due in red manuscript upon receipt; second cover with 1 c. blue and 6 c. dull pink tied by New York Foreign Mail star in circle handstamp also struck with two line INSUFFICENTLY / PREPAID in black, taxed in manuscript upon receipt at '40' centimes to pay. A charming and scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 7353 USA

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    1873: Continental Banknote Co. 3 c. green, a used example, closed tear, paying internal rate on 1873 cover to France, cancelled in blue from Washington State with oval "BLACK DIAMOND / MAY 23 / POST OFFICE" handstamp at right, with "NEW YORK / BR. TRANSIT / 4" credit mark (June 1) and struck with INSUFFICIENTLY PAID in black. Framed "GB / 2F.-" accountancy marking struck in London and the partial franking ignored and charged '12' décimes due in black on delivery (June 12). A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7354 USA

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    1873: Continental Banknote Co. 10 c. brown, a used example on 1874 cover to Paris at double rate, cancelled in black with scarce circular "NEW YORK / PAID TO ENGLAND" datestamp in red (June 23), carried on the Cunard "Abyssinia". Reverse with straight line "SHORT PAID" in black and struck in transit in London with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged at double rate on arrival (July 5) with handstruck '10' décimes due in black. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7355 USA

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    1873: Continental Banknote Co. 10 c. brown, two used examples in differing shades on 1874 double rate entire letter from New York to Paris tied in black with New York Foreign Mail obliterator with despatch cds (March 6) in red; carried on the French Paquebot "St. Laurent", with "ETAS-UNIS / 2 BREST 2" datestamp (March 21) in blue. Charged '15' décimes due in black: tariff of 1 July 1871, the letter being double rate on despatch and triple rate under the French system. An unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7356 USA

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    1879: Covers (2) on Exhibit page, both post UPU, one with 1879 American Banknote Co. 2 c. vermilion and 2 c. green used on 1882 underpaid cover from New Orleans to Paris with circular "T" marking and charged on arrival with "5" décimes handstamp in blue; second item an 1881 3 c. green postal stationery envelope sent underpaid to London and readdressed to Paris with circular "NY/T" marking in black, handstruck "10" in black and charged at double the deficiency with handstruck '2' décimes charge mark on arrival.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7357 USA

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    1882/1899: Covers (6) with spectacular 1894 cover from Paris addressed to a French delegate at the Chicago Exhibition with Type Sage 15 c. blue, taxed on arrival with USA Postage Due 2 c. lake, returned to Paris and again taxed with 1893 Postage Due 10 c. brown pair, forwarded on to Bacon, Loiret and taxed again with 1881/92 Postage Due 5 c. and 15 c. black; a rare cover taxed three times; 1895 cover from USA to Paris taxed twice with 1881/92 50 c. black (2), 1882 incoming cover with 20 c. and 30 c. black etc. A generally fine group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7358 Hawaii

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    1884: 10 c. black postal stationery envelope used to Paris cancelled by "Honolulu H.I. duplex (June 9, 1890) and struck with triangular "T" marking; reverse with San Francisco (June 24) and New York transits (June 29); taxed with 1881/92 Postage Due 10 c. black interpanneau pair and single 30 c. black cancelled by traingular handstamps. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 7359 Hawaii

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    1894: 10 c. yellow green, a single example on 1895 cover to Bordeaux, envelope with corner clip for Printed Matter rate, tied by WAIKULU / MAUI cds (Sept 27), thence via Honolulu (Sept 29) and struck with traingular "T" marking. Reverse with San Francisco transit (Oct 10) and Bordeaux arrival, taxed in Bordeaux with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. lilac (Oct 26). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7360 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858: 5 c. red, a used example with three good margins and just shaved at base, paying the inland rate on 1858 entire letter from Rosario to Lyon, France tied by oval framed "CORREO NACIONAL / DEL ROSARIO / FRANCA" in black, with circular CORREOS DE BUENOS AIRES transit datestamp alongside (July 3). Reverse with British P.O. "RIO-JANEIRO" cds of transit (Aug 7) in black and London cds (Sept 3) in red. Struck there with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black somewhat overstruck by Calais (Sept 4) entry marking. Charged '8' décimes due in manuscript on arrival. A wonderful entire of the greatest scarcity.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 7361 Argentina

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    1863: Escudito 5 c. rose, no accent, a used example with one shaved margin and three large margins with portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 7 September 1863 entire letter from San Nicolas to France paying the internal rate, tied by dotted handstamp in black with circular CORREOS DE BUENOS AIRES transit datestamp alongside (Sept 12) in black. Carried to Rio by French Packet with octagonal "CONF. ARGENTINE / SAINTONGE" datestamp (Sept 12) in black (Salles fig. 1030). Transferred to the "Estramadure" with arrivals on reverse (Oct 19) and charged with handstruck '8' décimes due in black. A most unusual and rare cover. Cert. Solari (2009).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 7362 Argentina

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    1865/67: Rivadavia 5 c. lake, a single example used on 1867 cover from Buenos Ayres to Paris, one stamp missing, cancelled in blue on despatch; Buenos Ayres cds (Dec 12) in black, carried on French Packet with circular "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. K No. 1" in black and carried on the "Carmel". Readdressed within Paris with red 'PD' and '10' décimes charge mark deleted and the 5 c. tied by framed "Trouvé a la Boite / P.34" in black. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 7363 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a used example on 1868 cover from Buenos Aires to Le Havre, France endorsed "pr. Steamer Flamsteed", tied by ten barred obliterator in black and Buenos Aires cds (Nov 26) in combination with Great Britain 1865/67 4 d. vermilion pl. 10 horizontal pair similarly tied. Carried on the Liverpool Brazil & River Plate Steam Navigation Co. "Flamsteed" to Liverpool (Jan 4, 1869), thence via London where struck with "GB /1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black. Reverse with both framed "Liverpool / Ship" and "Ship Letter / London" cds (Jan 5) in red. Charged with handstruck '10' décimes due in Calais in black on the following day. A delightful and most unusual cover. Cert. BPA (2004).rnrnNote: The cover was intended to be despatched by Royal Mail through the British Post Office in Buenos Aires and was accordingly franked with 8d. For reasons unknown, the sender failed to mail the cover at British P.O. in time and went to the Argentian P.O. where he paid the 5 centavos Argentinian Inland  postage. The RMSP ship had left, thence posted on the private vessel 'Flamsteed' and was, therefore, treated as a Ship Letter. For this reason the British 8d. postage already paid by the two 4d. adhesive stamps were not accepted and the full postage of 10 decimes (= 10 Pence), as from 1 January 1866, was collected from the recipient on delivery in France. The Anglo-French accountancy marking indicates that Britain was granted 1 Franc 60 c. from France (1s. 4d.) per 30 grams weight of mail (or approx. 5d. for this cover assuming the cover was not exceeding 10 grams weight). Corinphila would like to thank Olivier Villard (Argentina) for his kind assistance in explaining the postal handling of this unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 7364 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a single example used on 1875 cover to Bordeaux tied by Buenos Ayres cds (Feb 15) in black; carried by French Packet "Rio Grande" with France 1871/75 25 c. blue, two singles and a horizontal pair, tied by Anchor lozenges with octagonal "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 6" datestamp (Feb 26) in black (Salles fig. 1072). The cover found to be double weight and struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red and taxed (double rate = 2 fr. 40 c. less 1 fr.) with '14' décimes due in manuscript with 'PD' deleted. A most attractive cover. Signed Georges Lamy.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 7365 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a single example used on 1873 entire letter to Marseille tied by Buenos Ayres cds (Oct 10) in black. Endorsed and carried by French Paquebot "Gironde" with superb octagonal "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1972) and charged with handstruck '12' décimes in black on arrival: tariff of 1 July 1871 by French Packet. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7366 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a single example used on 1869 entire letter to Marseille tied by Buenos Ayres cds (May 20) in black. Carried by SGTM Line direct to Marseille and struck on entry with circular "PLATA / MARSEILLE" datestamp (Aug 5) in red (Salles fig. 1146). Charged with handstruck '10' décimes due marking: tariff of 1 January 1866. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7367 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a single example used on 1876 entire letter from Buenos Aires to Cette, France endorsed "par Tagus voie au Lisbonne", tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" cds in black. The entire with London cds of transit (Nov 13) in red and struck there with "T / 1-10" accountancy marking and, on arrival in Calais with handstruck '17' décimes charge. A fine usage.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 90 CHF

    Lot# : 7368 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a single example used on 1873 cover from Suipacha to Bordeaux tied by Buenos Ayres cds (April 29) in transit. Entry marking "OUTREMER VOIE D'ANGL. (3)" in black (June 3) and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due marking.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7369 Argentina

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    1867/68: Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, a horizontal pair used on 1874 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by Buenos Ayres cds (Sept 27) in black; carried at double rate via Portuguese Steamer with reverse showing "P. TRANSATLANTICO" cds (Oct 26) in black and obverse with entry marking "Outre-Mer / Amb. Irun a Bordeaux" in red (Oct 31). Charged double rate with handstruck '30' décimes due in black. An unusual routing.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7370 Argentina

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    1873: 1 c. purple, two examples used on underpaid 1873 cover to Marseille tied by Buenos Ayres despatch cds in black (May 29) and mailed by non-Contract Steamer (bâtiments du commerce) via London with "Ship Letter / London" cds in red on reverse (July 1). Struck there with "GB /1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black, thence via Calais where charged '24' décimes handstruck in black: double rate under the tariff of 1 July 1871.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7371 Argentina

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    1867: France laureated 80 c. carmine used on 1872 entire letter from Buenos Ayres to Nantes tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with octagonal "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No 2" datestamp (June 30) in black (Salles fig. 1072). Underpaid 20 c. and struck with framed 'AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT' in red and taxed '4' décimes due in manuscript (double the deficiency) on arrival (July 30). A charming and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7372 Argentina

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    1876/77: Rouletted 8 c. lake, a used example somewhat heavily tied to 1878 cover to Bordeaux (Dec 31), in combination with Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 200 and 1873/80 6 d. grey pl. 15 tied in transit by London '26' numeral obliterators in blue-black ink and by some peripheral toning. "London / Paid" cds deleted (Feb 2) and struck with "T" mark in blue and short paid amount in manuscript 40 centimes. Charged '10' décimes handstruck on arrival. Some staining at lower right but an unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7373 Argentina

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    1876/77: Rouletted 8 c. lake, a used example on small 1877 envelope to Bordeaux tied by CORDOBA cds (July 27), reverse with Buenos Aires transit cds (July 30); carried on PSNC Steamer "Illimani", struck with "PAYS ETR. / PAQ. ANG. BORDEAUX" in red (Aug 26). Struck with triangular "T" marking and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due in black. Somewhat aged but not unattractive.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF
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