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  • Lot# : 1398 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Envelope endorsed 'par Ballon Monté' to Dijon, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Belleville' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levée 5) finely struck, the cover with complete contents but without backstamp. Some wear to envelope as to be expected with this flight.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1399 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Printed formula entire letter from beseiged Paris to Dinard, Ile de Vilaine, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with fine 'Paris / Rue Malesherbes' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levée 6) and framed 'PP' in black. Reverse with Dinard arrival cds (Dec 11) in black. A scarce entire. Cert. Roumet (2018).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1400 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Essai, Orne, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off by immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Pl. de la Madeleine' despatch cds (Nov 23 / levée 5). Framed 'P.P.' to denote due should not be charged, with faint arrival cds on reverse. Most attractive and scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1401 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Mur-de-Barrez, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off by immersion in sea water, with 'Neuilly-S-Seine' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levée 3). Framed 'P.P.' in red to denote due should not be charged, with Rodez transit (Dec 22) and Mur-de-Barrez arrival cds (Dec 23) on reverse; forwarded on to St. Côme-Sue-Le-Lot with pearled cds (Dec 24). Most attractive and scarce. Cerrt. Roumet (2014).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 1402 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Dépêche-Ballon No. 8 addressed to Philippeville, Algeria with the (20 centimes) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue de la Ste. Chapelle' despatch cds (Nov 23, levée 6). Reverse with 'Lyon à Avignon' cds (Dec 13) and Philippeville arrival cds. Some minor wear due to the extingencies of this flight but an extremely rare entire to a most unusual destination. Cert. Bolaffi (1990) Maury = € 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1403 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 6, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Pornic, Loire, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levée 5). Reverse with Nantes and Pornic cds's (Dec 10). Some minor aging commensurate with journey but extremely rare Maury = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 1404 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10  from beseiged Paris to Seignuery, Yonne, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with fine 'Paris / Rue du Pont-Neuf' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levée 3). Reverse with unclear arrival cds (Jan 1) in black. Slightest of immersion staining but fresh and fine for this journey.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1405 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 from beseiged Paris to Arras, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 23 / levée 7). Reverse with Arras arrival cds (Dec 27) in black. Some light aging due to the immersion in sea water but scarce. Cert. Roumet (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1406 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 to Tours, France, the stamp floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck on despatch with 'Paris / (60)' cds (Nov 24, *), charged '3' décimes due in manuscript with two strikes of Tours arrival cds (Dec 10) in black. Scarce and fine. Cert. Roumet (2019) Maury = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1407 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Rennes, the adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 23, levée 7). Readdressed from Rennes with 'Rennes à Paris' cds (Dec 13) and framed "P.P." in red (denoting no payment to be charged on arrival) and eventual St. Sebastien arrival cds (Dec 16). 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1408 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Lewes, Sussex, the adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue de Bondy' despatch cds (Nov 24, levée 4); framed red "P.D." at left. Slight staining as to be expected, a scarce and not unattractive entire Maury = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1409 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Mandal Mail. Flimsy envelope endorsed 'par Ballon Monté' from beseiged Paris to Brussels, Belgium, the (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds (Nov 21, levée 5); framed black "P.D." and reverse with Bruxelles arrival cds (Dec 13). Faults to envelope as to be expected. Signed Baudot.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 1410 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Spa, Belgium, the (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levée 3) and freamed 'PD' in red below. Backstamped at Spa (Dec 6) in black. Displays well, a fine and scarce entire. Cert. Roumet (2012).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1411 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Antwerp, Belgium with (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue De Clery' despatch cds (Nov 24, levée 5) and by framed 'PD' in red. Reverse with "EXP. MOERDIJK" Dutch cds and "Pays Bas / Par Anvers" cds's (Dec 5). Rare Maury = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 1412 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter endorsed with printed 'par Ballon Monté' addressed to Bagneres de Luchon, Haute Garonne and readdressed to the Poste Restante in Milan, Italy the (40 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 23, levée 6) in black. The writing affected by the immersion but with clear datestamps of Bordeaux TPO (Dec 12), Marseille à Lyon TPO (Dec 15) and 'Da Susa a Torino' (Dec 16) with framed "AFFRANCHISMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red. Manuscript '4' decimi and 1870 Italy Postage Due 40 c. applied over edge of cover and cancelled in manuscript. Rare and most unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1413 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Berlin, Prussia the (40 centimes) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue Taitbout' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levée 6). Underpaid with "AFFR. INSUFF / P. 22" in black and charged '1¾' groschen due upon receipt in blue manuscript. No backstamp as usual, a fine and rare cover. Signed Roumet. Cert. Menozzi (2010) Maury = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1414 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Constantinople, Turkey, the (40 c.) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levée 5) with framed 'P.D.' in red below. Reverse with Marseille cds (Dec 12) and French P.O. in Constantinople cds of receipt (Dec 23). An extremely rare destination for this flight in wonderful condition Maury = € 6'000. 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 1415 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue (clear à la corne variety) used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Caen, tied by Paris Star '3' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Madeleine' cds alongside (Nov 20 / levée 7). Reverse with Caen arrival cds (Dec 10), slightly embellished. Most attractive entire. Cert. Roumet (2012).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 1416 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on entire letter (with long contents) from beseiged Paris to Calvados, tied by '18' Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levée 6). Reverse with Vierville sur Mer arrival cds (Dec 10) in black. A fine and scarce entire Maury = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1417 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 10 c. bistre in a horizontal pair used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Vannes, tied by '38' Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue des Feuillantines' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levée 4). Reverse with faint TPO cds and Vannes arrival (Dec 10). Scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1418 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Tonneins, tied by '35' Paris Star with corresponding 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levée 6). Reverse with rare circular "DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DES MANUFACTURES DE L'ETAT / MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES " cachet in black (the letter concerns tobacco supplies) and Tonniens arrival cds (Dec 11). Scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1419 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue, perfs. trimmed,used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Dieppe, tied by Paris Star '15' with 'Paris / Rue Bonaparte' cds alongside (Nov 22 / levée 6). Reverse with Dieppe arrival cds (Dec 13) and forwarded on to London with framed "AFFRANCHISMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red and circular 'MORE TO PAY' in black with manuscript '4' (pence) due to pay. London arrival cds (Dec 19). Opens well for display, an attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1420 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Etretat, France and fully paid, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levée 7). Etretat cds of receipt on reverse (Dec 13) and thence forwarded on to London with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT" in black. Sturck on arrival with "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" cds (Dec 17) in red and circular "MORE TO PAY" below readdressing label with "♚ / R" in red. A most unusual and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1421 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre horizontal pair, used on "Pli Confié" handed to the Ballon Pilot Paul Rolier, internally dated November 22 from beseiged Paris to Abbeville; tied by "LIL P" dotted lozenge of the "Lille - Paris TPO"  with cds alongisde (Dec 12) and Abbeville arrival on reverse (Dec 13). One adhesive with fault but very rare. 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1422 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) Pli Confié 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on "Pli Confié" entire letter handed to the Pilot Paul Rolier, endorsed 'Par Ballon Monté' to Pau, tied by Pau '2795' gros chiffres on arrival; struck with circular "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / DARTOIS & YON / AERONAUTES / DU / GOUVERNEMENT" handstamp in blue alongside Pau arrival cds (Dec 16) in black. Some age spots to adhesive and minor imperfections (unsurprising when one considers the journey), a significant and extremely rare entire. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1423 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre used on postcard from beseiged Paris to Tulle, Correze, tied by Paris Star '1' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' cds alongside (Nov 22 / levée 5), without backstamp; together with a further postcard from the same correspondence (Nov 24, levée 6) with adhesive floated off due to immersion, struck with framed 'P.P.'. A scarce and attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1424 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 6, written on November 22 and sent as "Pli Confié" and handed directly to the Pilot, Paul Rolier, from beseiged Paris to Ploermel, Morbihan without adhesive; struck on reverse with circular cachet "GARDE NATLE MOBILE / LE COMMANDANT / COMMANDT DE RENNES" in black; mailed from Pont Audesmere (Dec 15) with Ploermel arrival cds on reverse. Extremely rare. Signed Calves. rn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 1425 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 7, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Dieppe, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue du St. Lazare' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levée 7). Reverse with Dieppe arrival cds (Dec 13). Some minor bends but a very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1426 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 7 from beseiged Paris to Mézières en Brenne, Indre tied by Paris Star '19' with 'Paris / Bt. Richard-Lenoir' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levée 2). Reverse with Mézières en Brenne arrival cds (Dec 14). Slight aging on perforations but interesting content and rare. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1427 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 8 from beseiged Paris to Bernay, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levée 1), without backstamp but with notification of receipt (Dec 10) in manuscript at top, slight stain commensurate with the journey but rare Maury = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1428 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 8 from beseiged Paris to Bordeaux, tied by Paris Star '27' with 'Paris / Gros-Callou' despatch cds alongside (Nov 22 / levée 7), without backstamp, file fold and soiling commensurate with the journey but rare Maury = € 1'800.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1429 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to St. Etienne tied by Paris Star '2' with 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levée 1). Reverse with St. Etienne arrival cds somewhat smudged, otherwise fine and scarce Maury = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1430 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to to Cublize, Rhône, tied by '1715' gros chiffres with 'Paris / Grenelle' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levée 2) alongside. Without backstamp and with some overall soiling commensurate with the journey, but scarce Maury = € 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 1431 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 addressed to Angouleme tied by '241' gros chiffres with 'Paris / Auteuil' despatch cds (Nov 24, levée 3). Reverse with Angouleme arrival cds (Dec 16) in black. A scarce and very fine entire - the manuscript contents mention the US Consul, Mr. Washburn Maury = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 1432 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on "La Nationale" printed matter entire letter from beseiged Paris to Amiens, tied by Paris Star '1' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levée 6) alongside. Reverse with "La Nationale / Cie D'Assurance / Contre L'Incendie" cachet in blue and unclear arrival cds. Rare. Signed Brun, Pothion and Roumet.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 1433 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue, corner fault, used on complete "Journal-Poste" No. 5 printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Granville, tied by Paris Star '26' with 'Paris / Gare du Nord' despatch cds (Nov 24 / levée 7). Reverse with Granville arrival cds (Dec 9) in black. Rare. Signed Calves. Cert. Robineau (1994).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1434 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Journal Poste" No. 6 printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to St. Sebastien, Creuse tied by Paris Star '4' with 'Paris / Rue D'Enghien' despatch cds adjacent (Nov 21, levée 3). The stamp just off edge of the Journal but flap displaying arrival cds of St. Sebastien (Dec 15). Scarce. Cert. Roumet (2018). 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1435 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue, sheet marginal, used on complete "Le Ballon Poste" No. 6, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Pau, tied by Paris Star with faint 'Paris / (60)' cds alongside (Nov 21). Reverse with Pau arrival cds (Dec 10) and manuscript "Reçu le 11 Decembre" at top. A very rare usage. Signed Calves. Cert. Robineau (1992).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1436 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 30 c. brown used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to London, tied by Paris Star '2' with 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levée 5) with framed red 'PD' alongside. 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Dec 12). Slight soiling but scarce. Cert. Roumet (2013).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1437 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 30 c. brown used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to London, tied by Paris Star '5' with 'Paris / Rue du Bondy' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levée 4) with framed red 'PD' alongside. Reverse with sender's label (a distiller) and London arrival cds (Dec 12) in red. A fine and attractive entire. Cert. Roumet (2012).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1438 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 30 c. brown used on complete Gazette des Absents No. 10 from beseiged Paris to Brussels, Belgium tied by 'Paris Star '8' with 'Paris / Rue D'Antin' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levée 5) and framed red 'PD' adjacent. Reverse with two Postman's delivery numbers and Brussels arrival cds (Dec 6). File folds not greatly detracting from an attractive entire Maury = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1439 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Laureated 10 c. bistre and Siège 20 c. blue, mixed issue frankling used on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Mons, Belgium tied by Paris Star '25' with 'Paris / Rue Serpente' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levée 6) with framed red 'PD' alongside; reverse with Mons arrival cds (Dec 13) and thence readdressed to Brussels with same day arrival alongside. A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1440 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre-brown and 20 c. blue used on entire letter addressed to the "Badische Landes Zeitung" in Karlsrühe, Baden, lightly tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds adjacent (Nov 22, levée 6); framed red "P.D." above. Mailed via Switzerland with Basel cds (Dec 13) and Carlruhe arrival (Dec 14). Minor age spot on 20 c. adhesive but a rare entire to an unusual destination for this flight Maury = € 4'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1441 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange used on flimsy entire letter to "La Neue Freie Presse" in Vienna, Austria, tied by weak Paris Star and fine 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds adjacent (Nov 21, levée 6); framed "P.D." in black at upper right. Reverse with Vienna arrival cds (Dec 15) in black. A rare entire to an extraordinary destination for this flight Maury = € 3'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1442 France

    1870: Édition Ballon, the coloured Map of Paris "Carte des Chemins de Fer des Environs de Paris pour les Livrets-Chaux" and suburbs on thin rice paper (weight 1 gram), created and printed especially for Ballon Monté mail, slightest corner bend at lower left otherwise fresh and very fine Maury = € 525.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1443 France

    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Mixed group of 11 items with a "Correspondence Havas" (in French) to Epinal with stamp lost due to immersion in sea water, Siège 20 c. on Gazette des Absents readdressed in Switzerland upon arrival and taxed, cover with italic "Ministère des Finances / Directeur Général des Douanes" cachet to Rouen, 30 centime rate cover to Huy, Belgium; another cover with laureated 20 c. to Nantes containing complete "Ordre du Jour" for 21 November 1870, condition varies as to be expected but an interesting selection, many signed.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 1444 France

    Ballon Monté 1870: Siège 40 c. orange and laureated 30 c. brown used on cover endorsed "par Ballon Monté" from beseiged Paris to Christiania, Norway tied by Paris Stars with 'Paris / R. Taitbout' despatch cds at left (Jan 10, levée 5). Carried on 57th Ballon "Le Kepler" with partial Christiania arrival cds on reverse in black. Imperfections with envelope wrinkles and closed tears but an exceptionally rare destination for Ballon Monté mail. Exhibited at Monte Carlo by Svein Arne Hansen Maury = € 20'000.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1445 France

    1927: Salon International de l'Aviation Marseille, 2 fr. orange and 5 fr. blue, both in blocks of four in unmounted og. condition. Signed Moser Yvert = € 3'800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1446 France

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    1928 (Aug. 23): Ile de France 10 Fr. on Pasteur 1 f 50 blue, a fine example unused with full original gum and in fresh colour, certificate Brun (2019) Yv = € 12'500 / Maury = € 13'200.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1447 France

    1936: Airmail stamps 85 c. up to 50 Fr., full set with eight values incl. 50 Fr. in dark green, all stamps showing full original gum with lightestst traces of hinges Yvert = € 2'770.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1448 France

    1849/1949c: Collection hundreds stamps primarily used in mixed condition incl. 1949 Cérès 15 c. green, 1 fr. carmine, 1852 Presidence 10 c. bistre. 1853 Napolèon imperf. 1 fr. carmine, 1869 5 fr. grey, Bordeaux up to 80 c.,  postage due, 1925 Exposition Internationale Paris souvenir sheet unused, Strasbourg 1927 with special cds, 1936 Airplane above Paris set complete unused, Burelage unused, PEXIP souvenir sheet unused, also Caisse d'Amortissement, French Andorre with early issue & Postage due, French Levant & French Colonies general issue used.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 1449 France

    1853/1955c: Collection hundreds stamps used / unused, a basic collection incl. 1937 PEXIP souvenir sheet unmounted og. and Personnages celebres sets used from the 1950s.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1450 France

    1900/50: Lot several hundred stamps used coverig various issues, all showing a broad variety of PERFINS from A up to Z, mainly small values and partly in heavy duplication, in additon also some Perfins from other countries as GB, Germany, Italy. Australia, Japan and some others, arranged in eight stockbooks, joined to the lot a catalogue 'Timbres Perforés of France' edition Ancoper .
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1451 France

    1970/2000: Lot some hundred stamp booklets incl. Red Cross issues, mainly in mint condition, few are cancelled, partly cancelled or on cover, in-between some single stamps, booklet panes and booklets with labels anti-tuberculosis can be found, in addition a selection of Framas used/unused or on cover, in good condition and the whole aranged in eight albums, served in a box.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1452 France

    1982/2015: The extrensive range of French Framas of various types, probably several thousand stamps used/unused and partly in heavy duplication, incl. normal stamps, proof prints, varieties, diff. face values, cash receipts and more, in addition several hundred FDC's and items with special cancellations as well as a group of covers, the whole neatly arranged in total 12 albums and served in a box.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1453 France

    1846/74: Entire letters/covers (3) with 1846 entire from Uruguay to France with text mentioning General Rivera and the Paraná River, struck on reverse with framed "LIVERPOOL / SHIP" and obverse with "COLONIES / &c. ART-12" in red; cover from Paris to Pernambuco, Brazil franked by creased 1853 imperf. 80 c. carmine and 1874 Belgium cover franked 1869 20 c. ultramarine and 30 c. orange-brown, fault, used from Liege to Buenos Aires and a Bill of Lading from Antwerp.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1454 France

    1849/1983: Collection in three volumes containing a number of nice letters and covers, beginning with a beautiful 1859 preprinted envelope depicting the "Port du Havre". Another interesting letter is a March 1918 letter to the "Red Cross" from Thann in the liberated Alsace. The stamps are in the early section mainly used with many items on piece, with later mainly unused.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 1455 France

    French troops in China 1915/18: Group 16 postage free Fieldpost postcards & letter cards from the French occupation detachment in Tien-Tsin, China to France with a good survey of the different Franchise handstamps in use. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 1456 General Issues French Colonies

    Cameroun 1916/1980c.: Collection/stock , unused and used duplicated stock with enormous catalogue value and much thematic potential, neatly arranged and housed in five large stockbooks. Viewing recommended Mi = € 27'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1457 French Colonies

    French China 1906/09: Group two picture postcards incl. 1906 card written in Chéo-Cho-Tu to France bearing CHINE ovpt Indochina adhesive 10 c. red (Yv 66) tied by octagonal "YOKOHAMA A MARSEILLE L. No 6" datestamp; and 1909 card Tchongking to France bearing 1908 ovpt. Indochina adhesive 5 c. green (Yv 68) with "TCH'ONG-K'ING - CHINE" and "HAN-KEOU - CHINE" cds's. Appealing duo.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 1458 French Guyana

    French Guyana RMSP 1864: Cover from Cayenne to Bordeaux at triple rate, endorsed "Par le Packet", franked by 1859/65 Eagle issue 10 c. bistre-brown in a vertical strip of three with third stamp "Timbre Couché" variety and 40 c. orange in horizontal strip of three, tied by dotted lozenge in black and by "CAYENNE / GUYANE FRANCAISE" despatch cds (Jan 1) in black above. Circular "Col. Fra. Angl. Amb. Calais" entry mark in black (Jan 30). Carried on the RMSP "Thames" to Barbados, thence by the "Derwent" to St. Thomas and the "Atrato" to Southampton. Reverse with Paris cds and Bordeaux arrival cds (Jan 31). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 166. A delightful cover of great scarcity.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1459 French Guyana

    1848/73: Entire letter from Cayenne to Bordeaux mailed via DEMERARA with double arc cds on reverse and thence via London with framed "COLONIES / &c. ART 13" in red; and 18973 cover to Dijon at concessionary Military rate franked by 1872/77 5 c. green and 1871 20 c. blue cancelled in black (July 1) at Cayenne.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1460 French Guyana

    French Guyana, Cayenne 'Winged Helmet' issue 1921 (July 8): T.A.G. 75 c. black on bluish, imperforate, a fine used example with fair margins all round (shaved at right, detached for inspection and hinged back), cancelled AVION in black, on large part Parcel front from St. Laurent du Maroni to Paris, in combination with 1908/25 45 c. grey-olive and 1 fr. carmine both tied by light datestamps of St. Laurent in black (Dec 18). Part Customs label in green at left (the sender was mailing dried butterflies 'papillons sêches'). An exceptional and rare usage from the Prussak correspondence. Yvert = € 900 for the Airmail stamp alone.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 1461 French Guyana

    French Guyana, St. Laurent Du Maroni-Cayenne-Inini Route 1921 (Sept): TAG 75 c. black on grey, a fine and frsh used example, with fair to good margins all round, cancelled by large part oval Control cachet of St. Laurent Du Maroni in black. Scarce and fine stamp. Yvert = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1462 French Indo China Local Issues

    French Indochina French Expeditionary Forces in Tonkin 1886 (April 29): Hongkong postal stationery postcard 1 c. green, a representative's card sent from Hongkong Victoria Exchange and directed to Haiphong, French Indochina with octagonal "CORR. D'ARMEES / HAI-PHONG" arrival datestamp (May 3) on obverse. A unique item from Hongkong with this Fieldpost datestamp, not recorded in Goldsmith or Webb.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1463 Libanon

    Grand Liban 1927/33: Bilingual Tourism Advertising Marks 'Visitez Le Liban'  and 'Passez l'Eté  au Liban' on nine envelopes to foreign destinations, incl. one with additional advertising stamp "Venéz Visiter la Syrie" on envelope from Beyrouth (1930). Scarce handstrucks and seldom seen, are listed in the handbook" The Lebanese Postmarks 1918-1945" by Bernardo Longo (book not included).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1464 Libanon

    1930 (2. Apr.): First Flight Beyrouth - Damascus - Baghdad, registered envelope frank with 'Grand Liband' airpost issue (4) and National postage 15 p. tied by "Beyrouth 1.4.30" cds., with blue special flight cachet on front and cancelled on arrival "Baghdad 2. Apr. 30) on reverse. Muller 10.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1465 Madagascar

    Madagascar Railway Mail 1895/1965c.: The wonderful collection beautifully mounted on Exhibit leaves, with study of the Madagascar Railway Lines with stamps and covers showing TPO 'Convoyeur' datestamps, postcards with almost no duplication, photographs, Maps and even a 15 c. 1927/29 issue Booklet cancelled "Chemin de Fer / Mangoro" on front cover etc., the majority from the "TCE" Tananarive Eastern Coast route, with studes of the smaller lines: "MLA" (Moramanga - Lac Alaotra), "FCE" (Fianarantsoa - Manakara) and the Diego Saurez lines, the collection together with some loose items awaiting writing up. A splendid lot (390+ items). Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 1466 Madagascar

    French Colony 1939/42: Collection on Exhibit leaves with covers/cards (58) and stamps issued or utilised within the period, "Épreuves de Luxe" (3) for values from the 1942 (without RF) Airmail definitive issue and issued stamps for 5 fr. and 10 fr. without value tablet, 1942 Children set of three imperf. Plate Proofs in blue; all during the turbulent period when the Island was under Governor General Coppet (initially Free French, then Vichy), then Governor Cayla and finally under General Annet who surrendered the Island in November 1942 to Allied Forces; with mail by sea and air, submarine mail Censored Mail, and study of the rates of postage internally and including destinations: Egypt, France (including scarce 'Inter-Zone' mail on 80 c., 90 c. or 1 fr. 20 c. cards), Greece, India, Kenya, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nossi Bé, Sénégal, South Africa, UK (with fine framed "Detained in France / During German / Occupation" in violet and another in black), USA and Zanzibar. A delightful collection and exceptional study. Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1467 Madagascar

    Inter-Zone & Red Cross Mail 1940/44: The small collection on Exhibit leaves with mail between Madagascar and Vichy France and vice-versa, with April 1941 Iris 90 c. brown card (Type 1) from Madagascar to France, 90 c. brown (Type II) used from the Vosges to Madagascar, Nov 1941 Pétain 80 c. brown card to Madagascar, 1942 and 1944 Pétain 1 fr. 20 c. brown cards to Madagascar; together with Red Cross message form unused and a used example with 'Invisible Ink' stripe in blue - these last illustrated in "The Red Cross Postal Message Scheme of the French Red Cross" by David Trapnell on pages 54 and 55. Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1468 Madagascar

    Diego Suarez: In 1942, the British High Command realised that Japan, already threatening Burma and with Japanese Battle Crusiers reported off Ceylon, could threaten the British route to India via the Cape. Madagascar and Diego Suarez, with its vital deep-water Port, were under occupation by French Vichy forces, and hence "Operation Ironclad" was arranged to secure the port of Diego Suarez, troops leaving the UK by convoy via Sierra Leone in March 1942. The Vichy forces fought against the Allies and did not capitulate, Diego Suarez feewll on 6 May 1942 but the French commander, General Annet, fought on in Madagascar until an armistice was eventually signed on the 6 November 1942. rnrn1942/43: "Operation Ironclad", the exhibit collection on leaves and loose with covers from soldiers in the convoy from Sierra Leoene and Durban (2 + a Telegram), Honour envelopes (4) and covers (2) from "Field Post Office / 226" (open 11 May 1942 in Diego Suarez after capture of Port, closed 10 June 1942), "Field Post Office / 596" covers (8) based at Diego Suarez, 'On Active Service' cover from Force 121 at Diego Suarez dated in October 1942 struck with "E.A. / APO 53" cds and violet Censor, green South African Honour envelope usage with same datestamp and violet Censor, Nov 1942 airletter from APO 59, further stampless usages from Jan 1943, July-August 1943 (5, one being a Kenya & Uganda 25 c. blue letter-card and two to UK with KUT 5 c. and 20 c. adhesives and another franked 30 c.), Xmas Greeting usage, 1944 usages from Force 121, incoming cover from India to 265 Squadron at Diego Suarez, further stamped frankings at KUT 25 c. rate to UK and Canada, Kenya and to the M.E.F; East African APO covers from APO 59 (Tananarive) one with GB/KUT mixed franking, APO 80 based at Tamatave, 1942 Airgraphs and 1944 "Salumu" Xmas Airgraph, Jan 1944 APO 64 of the 27th Northern Rhodesian Brigade, South African Brigade usages from Sakaramy (6) and Air Frop Propaganda Leaflets. A superbly reasearched and written up collection concerning a nasty 'side-show' of the Second World War (90 items). Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 1469 Madagascar

    1942/43: "France Libre", overprinted issue ordered on restablishment of French authority in Madagascar, the collection on Exhibit leaves with the unused and used range with multiples throughout, including 1942 3 c. blue unused (3) and rare 20 fr. bistre & blue unused signed A. and J.F. Brun (Yvert 255A= € 1'100) and used on piece with two blocks of four 20 fr. on 5 fr. (signed Calves, cert. Behr), surcharges on 1942 Airmail issue and Postage Dues with some covers; together with a small study of the 1941/44 airmail issues etc. An exceptional and most attractive collection (450+ items). Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 1470 Madagascar

    Free French Administration 1942/45: "Type Dulac", with London issue imperforate Colour Trials in issued or unissued colours (22), "Épreuves de Luxe" for all the 14 values, plating study of the issue utilising multiples, and some covers (106 items). Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 1471 Madagascar

    Prisoner of War Mail 1942/45: POW Mail from captured Vichy troops, the collection on leaves with rare November 1942 POW letter to France from Lieutenant de Vaisseau René Richard (commander of the Submarine "Bévéziers", sunk by depth charges in Diego Suarez harbour on 5 May 1942 by pilots from HMS Illustrious), sent from Grisedale Hall Cumberland via British Red Cross and censored in Italy in transit (rare); covers from POW Camps in Kenya holding Vichy troops at Camp 365 in Londiani (3) and two further covers together with Colin Spong's listing of known covers; Civilian Internment Camps in South Africa for detained French Vichy personnel (5) all with at least two Censors on each and covers (4) from "Forces Françaises Libération" Training Camp in Kenya franked by KUT 30 c. and 1 s. used back to Madagascar. A most interesting collection (15 items). Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1472 Madagascar

    Censor Markings 1942/45: The Collection and study on Exhibit leaves (160+ covers) and loose of both the British and French Civil Censorship on Madagascar from 1942 when the Allies attacked the island defended by Vichy forces under General Annet until the end of the War. The collection commences with an October 1942 cover to USA with content ex Diego Suarez, mail sent just a week after the 6 November 1942 Armistice to Mauritius, a triple Censored December 1942 cover from Soavinandriana with GB 3 d. adhesive tied by APO 59 at Tananarive, 1942/45 covers internally used and to UK, Algeria, Belgian Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, French Congo, French Guinée, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lebanon, Lourenco Marques, Marocco, Mayotte, Nigeria, Reunion, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tchad and USA, with most double Censored and many triple Censored usages. An extraordinary study with scope (or hope) for continuation. A delightful and unbelievable lot. Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL. 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 1473 Madagascar

    1944/45: "Type Dulac" overprinted, 1 fr. on 5 c. brown-olive unused (2) each with surcharge inverted variety and 1 fr. 50 c. on 10 c. lilac-rose with variety surchage double, 1944 Colonies 5 fr.+20 c. Épreuves de Luxe, 1944 Airmail 100 fr. Colour Proofs (2) in unissued colours of grey and in yellow; 1945 Dulac overprinted set of eight Épreuves de Luxe, together with multiples and some covers (80 items). Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1474 Reunion

    Reunion 1859/65: Eagle issue 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange used on 1869 cover from St. André to Vaucluse, France tied by perfect impression of the lozenge of 64 dots in blue, with equally fine strike of framed 'PD' and scarce RÉUNION / ST. ANDRÉ despatch cds in same colour alongside (Nov 19). Octagonal 'Col. Fr. V. Suez / P.F. Amb. Mar' in red (Dec 16) applied on entry in Marseille. Reverse with 'Chaumont S. Durance' cds and re-directed to Avignon (Dec 18). Tiny piece of flap missing but a delightful usage. Signed Friedl, cert. Eichele (1998).rnProvenance: Henry C. Gibson; Corinphila sale 107 (September 1998), lot 3378.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1475 French Colonies

    1870/1990c: Lot hundreds used/unused stamps from France and its Colonies, primarily semi-modern and later material includes France from Napoléon laureated, modern commemorative issues with Personnages célèbres, some face value, the colonial and independent issues with a lot of topical content.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1476 French Colonies

    1890/1962c: French Colonies; Collection hundreds stamps used / unused, a large group of small- and middle-value material Yv = € 7'300 following the consignor.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 1477 Greece

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    1864/68: Covers (2) from Triest to Greece with earlier cover with Triest cds (Oct 15) and taxed with 1862/68 consecutive printing 10 l. orange, 20 l. blue and 40 l. mauve on blued tied at Syra (Oct 8j); 1868 cover mailed via Corfu, taxed at same rate with 1862/68 10 l. orange, 20 l. blue and 1868 40 l. lilac on blued tied by Patras cds's (March 15j). Small imperfections but an attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 1478 Greece

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    1876: Paris printing 60 l. deep green on greenish, a magnicent used example, marginal from left of sheet with large margins all round and large portion of adjoining stamp at right, use on 1879 entire letter from Corfu to Bari endorsed "via Brindisi" tied by "Kerkyra" cds (March 16j) in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (March 30g) in black. A delightful entire, the finest single franking this describer has handled, for the connoisseur. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 1479 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 200
    1914: 50 l. grey-lilac used on 1916 registered cover to Turkish POW in Ras-el-Tin, Egypt tied by "Metelin" cds in black (Aug 1) with reverse showing Piraeus transit cds and Egyptian Censorship Reseal tape in blue "Opened by Censor". Oval framed "PASSED by CENSOR / No. 2" in red on obverse. Opening fault at lower right but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 1480 Greece

    1861/1987c.: Collection from 1861 Paris print with fine 5 l. green, large range of later printings with many fine; Small Hermes with similarly fine range incl. 1 l. (2) used on wrapper, 1900/01 overprints on Hermes issues incl. unused multiples, 1901 Flying Hermes issue unused and imperf. pairs of 2 l., 25 l. and 50 l. unused, 1911/21 25 l. engraved unused, 1913 Acropolis set of sixteen unused, 1923 opts. on Crete unused, 1926 Airmail set unused, 1927 Navarino set of six unused, 1930 Independence set of eighteen unused, 1933 Airmail set of seven unused, 1939 Ionian set unused, 1940 Greek Youth Airmail set of ten unused, 1954 Nato and UNO sets unused, thereafter with Crete, Epirus, Thrace, Occupation of Albania issues; generally fine, a good lot.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1481 Greece

    1984/2004: Small selection with some hundred Greek Framas of various types in mint condition or neatly cancelled, showing different face values and some varieties, joined by FDC's and some covers, in addition a few booklets and booklet panes, good condition and housed in two albums.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 1482 Greece

    1862/1968: Accumulation of postal history and ephemera beginning with a cheque raised in "ATHENS" dated 1862 with Austrian fiscals, a large fragment of a registered letter with an 1899 block of six and a block of four 5 l green imperf (Mi. 78), letters, covers and postcards of a Maritime nature. Furthermore War censors and a wrapper addressed to the British Post Office in "SALONICCA"; in all over 75 items.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 1483 Hungary

    The Hungarian Rebellion 1849: Offricial entire letter from Budapest to Iglau via Brünn, endorsed at top from the 5th Field Arrtillery Regiment with Regimental wafer seal on reverse. Struck on despatch with Austrian "K. K. OESTR. / FELDPOSTAMT" Field Post Office cds (20/10) in black (Müller 1954b = 360 pts.). Reverse with 'Brünn' two line dated transit (Oct 23) in green. A scarce entire. Ex collection Keith Tranmer.rnNote: Kossuth's Hungarian Republic proclamation was made on 14 April 1849. The revolt was crushed by Russian forces coming from the East and Austrian forces from the West. Kossuth fled to Turkey on 21 August 1849.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1484 Hungary

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    1871: Cover from Pest to Meusnes near Selles-sur-Cher bearing Lithographed 25 kr. violet (Type IV), a fresh adhesive, tied by light "PEST 11/8 71" cds, "P.D." in black and French "AUTR. AMB. STRASBOURG 14 AOUT 71" entry cds in brownish red alongside. Reverse with WIEN transit and arrival (Aug 16) cds's. Vertical file fold well away from the stamp, some cover aging, nevertheless an extremely rare usage of the 25 kr. adhesive on cover and not on a money transfer form; for the connoisseur of Hungarian postal history.  Signed Calves. Cert. Visnyovszki (2003) Mi = € 22'000.
    Starting bid : 3,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1485 Hungary

    1871/1974: Fine collection in two large Schaubeck albums and three folders containing postal history, with many good issues, starting from the 1871 issue, with many attractive items throughout. The collection contains many minature sheets, beginning 1934 "Franz Liszt" used and unused (Mi Bock 1), 1938 "Eucharist" two unused and one used (Mi Block 3), a range of very attractive covers including censors and some in the main used sheets. The 1919 local issues are also well represented and merit closer inspection. Very good lot.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 660 CHF

    Lot# : 1486 Hungary

    1920: Occupation issues collection on over 20 well filled pages including Romanian, French and Serbian occupation containing mostly unused stamps of the ARAD, BANAT, BARANYA, DEBRECZIN, SZEGEDIN and TEMESVAR regions, some with overprint varieties, also some used stamps of the Western Hungary region. Unusual to find in such quantity, quality mostly fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1487 Hungary

    1871/1970: Accumulation of over 150 pieces of postal history, containing among others a very fine printed matter from "ZILAR" to "PESTH" franked 2 kr (Mi.8), an 1874 postal stationery card to Banja Luka with Austrian fieldpost transit and arrival marks, a censored registered letter from Fiume to Trieste, several other items from the 1871 issue through to more mdern times. Interesing and varied lot.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1488 Iceland

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    1924/25: Frederik VIII, values of 50 a. lilac red and 1 k. yellow of the 1912 design, ovpt. with 'Kr. 10' in black, two fine and fresh examples, well embossed. Mi = € 1'500 / Facit 122,123 = SEK 14'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1489 Iceland

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    1933 (July 9): Visit of Italian Transatlantic Flight Squadron Balbo, compl. set of three values from 1 kr. to 10 kr., ovpt. "Hopflug Italia / 1933" in red in combination with 1933 Charity organizations, compl. set of four values, fresh colours and good perforations for these two issues, all tied by "REYKJAVIK 9. VII. 33" cds (some of the datestamps incorrectly had '1932' which was corrected by hand),rnto registered flown cover back to Iceland via the Chicago flight, reverse with Edinburgh, Chicago and New York datestamps, return at Reykjavik on 1. August 1933. A rare set of the Hopflug overprints on a properly used cover. Mi = EUR 4'500 for the used stamps / Facit 165-167 = SEK 45'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1490 Italy

    Postal connections to the South of Italy 1564/1804: Collection 20 covers, incl. 'SARZANA' on 1806 letter from Bologna to Chiavari, 1756/62 two letters from 'NAPOLI' to Verona, Posta Venezia in Rome seven letters with 1594 (sic!) letter to Padova, 1742 letter from Lecce endorsed 'f(ranc)a p(er) R(oma)' to Venice, 1743 letter from Gallipoli, further 1778/83 two letters to Genova, 1784 letter from the Naples P.O. in Rome to Naples, 1796/97 letters from Venice to Palermo as well as 1804 letter from Bologna to Naples bearing red 'Milan' h.s. and sent via Rom to Naples.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1491 Italy

    1706/1859: Postal History collection 36 entire letters, incl. 1792 letter from Rhodes to the Ambassador of Venice in Constantinople, 1842 disinfected letter from SALONICH via Vienna to Trieste, 1849 letter from Galatz to Genova, 1854 diinfected letter from Constantinople to Denmark, 'Salonico' h.s. in red (1765) and in black (1764) each on cover to Naples, 1706 Captain's letter from Cairo to Livorno, 1713 letter from Constantinople together with 1710 letter from Smirne and 1713 letter from Galata, all to Venice, 'Espurgata al di fuori' in manuscript on reverse of 1788 letter from Corfu with fine strike of oval 'Lettere da Mare Venezia' on front, 'Jonia.' h.s. in black on disinfected 1834 cover from Corfu as well as ten Austrian Lloyd covers with six from and to Corfu and one from Cefalonia to Firenze (1846). A fine and choice offer.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1492 Italy

    1735/1852: Assembly 34 pre-stamp covers from and to Italy, incl. 1835 letter from Bologna to Bastia (Corsica) via Antibes, 'VIA DI NIZZA' on 1846 cover from Bastia  to Reggio Emilia, four covers (1844/47) 'par Huningue' (Basel) via Milano and St. Gotthard, twelve letters sent via Tyrrhenian Sea as 1735 Captain's letter from Civitavecchia to Marseille and 'DE TOSCANA' h.s. on three covers to Marseille, further nine letters sent via the Adriatic Sea with 1785 letter from Corfu via Otranto to Venice, 'POSTA SETTINULARE / CORFU' h.s. in green on disinfected letter to  Venice, in blue on 1809 letter as well in black on 1808 letter, both to Milan. A fine and exceptional group.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1493 Italy

    Foreign P.O.'s in Rome 1738/1809: Group of ten covers, incl. Tuscan P.O. with 'P.T.IN R./49' heart cachet on 1794 letter from Firenze to Rome, Posta di Genova 1776/88 two letters from Naples to Marseille and 1766 letter from Palermo to Genova, Napoleonic 'Repubblica Italiana' 1803 letter from Rome to Portogruaro, boxed 'REP.ITALICA / ROMA' h.s.in black on 1805 letter via Milan to Novarra as well as 1808/09 two letters with 'BUREAU FRANCAISE / P.P. ROME' h.s. in black, one with 'ROME / PAR TURIN' in red (faded) to Turin, other with clear strike of 'ROME / PAR GENES' in black to Genova.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 1494 Italy

    1757 (16. Dec.): Mourning letter from Maximilian III Joseph of Bavaria (1727-1777) with paper covered seal, dated 'Monarchij 16 Xbris A(nno) 1757 / Regiae Maiestatis vrae' in Munich addressed to Carlo III (1716-1788) King of Naples and Sicily in Naples showing red 'GERMANIA' entry mark and manuscript '4' on front (water stains on right hand side of lettersheet just to be mentioned, nevertheless a rare Kings Mourning-Letter), further another cover with red 'MESSINA' h.s. on 1789 entire letter from Syracus to Naples.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 1495 Italy

    Postal Connection to France 'Via di Lione' 1797/1808: Group of nine letters, incl. 'TOSCANNE' h.s. on 1797 letter from Civitavecchia, 'B.I.MILAN' h.s. on 1803 letter to Verdun, transitmarks 'R.AUME D'ITALIE / PAR / CHAMBÉRY in black and 'L.I.MILANO' in red on 1808 letter to letter Giez via Mont Cenis, 'ETRURIE' h.s. on 1805 letter to Genova, 'ETRURIE ET LUQUES / PAR GENES' on 1808 letter to Lyon, 'R.L./F.co' oval h.s. on 1803 letter from Genova to San Remo, 'PORT PAYÉ / POSTE FRANCAISE / A NAPLES' on 1806 letter to Lyon as well as 'NAPLES / PAR GENES'  on 1807 letter to Genova. Fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 1496 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 10 c. black type Ib showing retouched CENTES (Ferchenbauer type 15), a fine and fresh example with large even margins all round, cancelled by part strike of two-line "S. PIETRO INCARIANO 23 O..." datestamp. A most appealing stamp with the cancellation leaving the rare variety well visible, cert. Ferchenbauer (2022) Sassone 2h = 4'250 / Ferchenbauer = € 1'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 1497 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Envelope from Vestone to Desenzano, bearing Carta a mano 15 c. red-vermillion type I plate I from the first print run 'prima tiratura', a fine example with fresh colour and good to large margins all round, tied by light "VESTONE / 19. GIU" (1850) two-line datestamp in red (Sassone R4 = € 90'000 / Müller 266a = 750 points). A keypiece of the postmarks of Lombardy, of utmost rarity on cover, Enzo Diena notes of only another cover known, this one used in the last month known. Certs. E. Diena (1997), Ferchenbauer (1997).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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