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  • Lot# : 6197 France

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    French Shipmail in the Levant, incoming 1872 (June 29): Entire letter from Marseille to Constantinople, bearing Cérès 1872 pair 15 c. bistre and two single examples of 25 c. blue type I, fine and fresh adhesives, cancelled by light Anchor lozenge in blue with "LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No 1" cds and framed PD, both in blue alongside. Reverse with "CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE" arrival (July 6) cds. Lightest file folds well away from the franking, a most attractive cover with the franking paying correctly the 80 centimes rate of July 1871 to the Levant.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6198 France

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    French Shipmail in the Levant, incoming 1872 (Sept 7): Entire letter from Marseille to Constantinople, bearing Siège 40 c. orange on yellowish paper in combination with Cérès 1872 15 c. bistre and 25 c. blue type I, fine and fresh adhesives, cancelled by light Anchor lozenge in black with "LIGNE U / PAQ. FR. No 2" cds and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with "CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE" arrival (Sept 13) cds. File folds well away from the franking, an attractive three-colour combination cover with the franking paying correctly the 80 centimes rate of July 1871 to the Levant.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6199 France

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    French Shipmail in the Levant, incoming 1875 (May 20): Cover from Marseille to Alexandria, bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, a fine and fresh example, tied by clear Anchor lozenge with "MARSEILLE B. M." cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" arrival (May 26) cds. A most appealing cover to Egypt, it was given directly to the Boîte mobile of the steamer, signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6200 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1871 (March 30): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Cadiz, endorsed "Via de Lisboa", bearing Bordeaux 80 c. rose, a superb example with large to huge margins, tied by light Anchor lozenge with octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No1" cds in black and framed "P.P." in red alongside. Upon arrival in Lisbon the reverse was struck by "P. TRANSATLANTICO 26/4 (71)" cds in violet and indistinct CADIZ arrival cds in black, the entire was taxed and struck on front with "I. PESETAS." for the journey following the debarkment. Horizontal file fold, lightly affecting the top margin of the adhesive, nevertheless a very rare Shipmail combination (Salles = 400 points) from Argentina via Portugal to Spain, travelling on the steamer 'Gironde' of the line J. Certs. Fiecchi (1977), E. Diena (1979), Calves (1988).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6201 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1874 (April 27): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Aniane, Hérault, endorsed "Par Bordeaux", bearing Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 1872 30 c. brown (2) in a combination franking with Argentina 1867 10 c. green (Gi 29), four fine and fresh examples. The Belgrano adhesive tied by 'D' in diamond, the French adhesives tied by light Anchor lozenge, clear octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No5" Consular datestamp in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with BORDEAUX transit (May 29), ambulant and AVIANE (May 30) cds's. Light horizontal file fold well away from the the splendid franking, a very rare Shipmail combination from Argentina to France, travelling on the steamer 'Rio Grande' of the line J. Certs. E. Diena (1986), Brun (2022).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6202 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1874 (June 4): Double rate Envelope from La Guayra to Bordeaux bearing Siège 40 c. orange and pair Cérès 1872 80 c. carmine in a deep shade, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by Anchor lozenge in black with octagonal "LA GUAYRA" Consular datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1374) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with circular "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 3" datestamp (June 10) in black (Salles fig. 1401) as well as BORDEAUX arrival cds (June 26). An interesting and appealing cover, signed Roumet & Brun.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6203 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1874 (Dec 10): Envelope from Montevideo to Lisbon, endorsed "per Niger", bearing Cérès 80 c. rose in a combination franking with Uruguay 1866 10 c. green perforated (Gi 34). The Uruguay definitive tied by bold lozenge, the French adhesive tied on board of the steamer 'Niger' by clear Anchor lozenge, thimble MONTEVIDEO despatch cds in blue (Dec 10) and superb octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No1" Consular datestamp (Dec 11) in black alongside. Upon arrival in Lisbon the reverse was struck by "P. TRANSATLANTICO 3/1 (75)" arrival cds in red. The cover was taxed and struck on front with '150' (reis) due for the journey within Lisbon. Cover roughly opened not affecting the franking, a very rare Shipmail combination from Uruguay to Portugal full of postal history, partially prepaid by the sender for the journey within Montevideo and for the transatlantic journey, unpaid for the journey within Lisbon. Certs. A. Diena (1975), Brun (2022).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6204 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1875 (July 6): Envelope from Porto Cabello to Bordeaux, endorsed "par Washington", bearing Siège 40 c. orange and pair Cérès 1872 30 c. brown, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by Anchor lozenge in black with octagonal "PORTO-CABELLO" Consular datestamp and framed PD in black alongside. Reverse with circular "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (July 6) in black as well as BORDEAUX arrival cds (July 26). Siège with some oxidation traces, nevertheless an interesting and appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6205 France

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    French Shipmail towards the Americas 1877 (June 20): Cover from Bordeaux to Buenos Aires, bearing Sage 1 fr. green-bronze, type I, tied by circular "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No5" Shipmail datestamp (Salles = 200 points), clear information strike alongside. Reverse with "BUENOS AIRES" arrival cds (July 13) in black. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, nevertheless an interesting and most appealing Ship cover, transported with the French steamer 'Parana'.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6206 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1877 (July 29): Entire letter from Cap-Haïtien, Haiti to St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, bearing pair Sage 60 c. brown, type I, tied by octagonal "LE CAP HAÏTIEN" Shipmail datestamp (Salles fig. 1366 = 250 points), clear information strike alongside. Reverse with octagonal "LE CAP HAÏTIEN / PAQ. FR. D No 1 / 29 JUIL. 77" shipmail datestamp (Salles fig. 1496 = 100 points) and "ST. THOMAS 1 / 8 1877" arrival cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives, nevertheless an interesting and most appealing entire which made its journey on the steamer 'Martinique' on the line D travelling from Colon to Bordeaux. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6207 France

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1900 (Aug 9): Double rate Envelope from La Guayra, Venezuela to Hamburg, endorsed "pr Versailles", bearing Sage 1886 25 c. black on rose (2), tied by octagonal "COLON A St. NAZAIRE / L.A.No1" Shipmail datestamp, clear information strike alongside. Reverse with HAMBURG" arrival (Aug 29) cds. Some edge wear, nevertheless an interesting Shipmail item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6208 France

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    French Post Offices in the Levant, Egypt 1866 (Dec 28): Envelope from Zagasik via Alexandria to Paris, bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c. orange in a combination franking with Egypt 1866 1 pi. claret (Gi 4), two overall fine and fresh examples. Upon despatch the Egyptian first issue adhesive was tied by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE ZAGASIK" cds (Dec 28) with an information strike alongside. In transit, the reverse was struck by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA" cds. Thereafter, the cover was transfered from the Egyptian to the French postal services and the French definitive was tied by a Gros Chiffres '5080' numeral lozenge which struck also the Egyptian adhesive. "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE" despatch cds of the same day and framed PD in black alongside. Reverse with PARIS arrival (Jan 7, 67) cds. The Egyptian adhesive with some corner imperfections, nevertheless an appealing and most rare combination with the first Egyptian issue, which travelled on the vessel 'Moeris' of the Messageries Imperiales. Signed Roumet & Oliva; cert. Brun (2023).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6209 France

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    French Post Offices in the Levant, Egypt 1869 (Nov 16): Entire letter from Alexandria to Munster, Haute-Rhin, bearing Napoléon laureated 40 c. orange in a combination franking with Egypt Penasson 1 pi. rose-red (Gi 11), two fine and fresh examples. The  entire was despatched at the Egyptian P.O. in Alexandria and the adhesive tied by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA 16 NOV 1869" cds. The entire was given to the French postal services and the Napoléon definitive was tied by a Gros Chiffres '5080' lozenge with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 19 NOV 69" despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE transit, ambulant and MUNSTER arrival (Nov 27) arrival cds's. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an appealing combination cover which was interestingly not given directly to the French office, cert. Brun (2023).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6210 France

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    French Post Offices in the Levant, Egypt 1874 (Dec 26): Envelope from Samanhour via Alexandria to Paris, bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose in a combination franking with Egypt Bûlâq 1 pi. red (Gi 38), two fine and fresh examples. The  entire was despatched at the Egyptian P.O. in Samanhour and the Bûlâq adhesive tied by "POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE SAMANHOUR 26 DIC 74" cds. Reverse shows "POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA" transit cds (Dec 29) and the cover was given to the French postal services where the Cérès definitive was tied by a Gros Chiffres '5080' lozenge with "ALEXANDRIE EGYPTE 29 DEC 74" despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "PARIS ÉTRANGER" arrival (Jan 6, 75) cds in blue. Horizontal file fold, part of backflap missing and some corner wear, nevertheless an interesting combination cover. Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Robineau / Calves sale (April 1976), lot 22.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6215 France

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    French Post Offices in Japan, incoming 1870 (Dec 14): Triple rate Cover from Lyon to Yokohama, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose-carmine in a horizontal strip of three, a fresh and fine multiple, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '2145' lozenge with "LYON / LES TERREAUX" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "YOKOHAMA / Bau FRANCAIS" arrival (Feb 6, 71) cds in bluish black. A most attractive franking to pay three times the 80 c. rate to Japan. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6216 France

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    French Post Offices in China 1870 (March 15): Cover from Shanghai to Lyon, endorsed "via Marseille", bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose-carmine, a fresh and fine example in a deep vibrant shade, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge, perfect "SHANG-HAI Bau FRANCAIS" despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and French "PAQ. ANG. V. SUEZ / AMB. MARS" entry (April 30) cds in red alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival (May 1) cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, a beautiful cover, signed Lamy.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6217 France

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    French Post Offices in China 1873 (Sept 6): Double rate Entire letter from Shanghai to London, endorsed "p Avovat", bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. carmine-rose showing variety 'fond ligné', a fresh and overall fine horizontal strip of four, few nibbed perfs, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge, perfect "SHANG-HAI CHINE" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Obverse struck in addition by French "PAQ. ANG. V. BRIND. / A. MOD." entry (Oct 25) cds and "LONDON PAID" arrival (Oct 27) cds in red. Reverse with "PARIS ÉTRANGER" transit (Oct 26) cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the multiple, a beautiful cover, signed Lamy; cert. E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6218 France

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    French Post Offices in China 1874 (Dec 31): Cover from Shanghai to Lyon, endorsed "Via Brindisi", bearing Siège 40 c. orange (some wrinkles) and Cérès 1872 10 c. brown on rose and 80 c. rose, three fresh and overall fine examples, tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge, perfect "SHANG-HAI CHINE" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Obverse struck in addition by French "PAQ. ANG. V. BRIND. / A. MOD." entry (Feb 11, 75) cds in red. Reverse with LYON arrival (Feb 13) cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the three-colour franking, a beautiful cover, cert. E. Diena (1979).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6219 France

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    French Post Offices in China 1875 (July 3): Double rate Envelope from Shanghai to Munich, Germany, endorsed "Via Marseilles per French Mail", bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, a fresh and overall fine horizontal strip of three, few nibbed perfs, tied by fair Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge, "SHANG-HAI CHINE" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "MÜNCHEN I" arrival (Aug 19) cds. Some corner wear, an appealing cover to an astonishingly rare destination, signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF
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