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  • Lot# : 854 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 18
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    Russian P.O.'s in Bulgaria 1884/90: 7 kop. blue, a vertical pair used on 1886 registered cover, opened for display, mailed to Brousse tied by oval framed "ROPiT / AGENT BURGAS" oval datestamp (April 19) well struck in blue (Tchilinghirian fig. 86). Reverse with oval 'ROPiT / CONSTANTINOPLE' arrival datestamp (April 20) in black. The cover originally struck with oval "T" marking in blue but deleted in manuscript ink. Reverse with 'Constantinople / Arrivée' cds (May 3) in blue (gregorian). File fold well away from the adhesives but a most attractive and extremely rare cover. Opinion Todd (2016).rnProvenance: Collections Adler, Lipschutz; Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 447; Corinphila sale 242 (June 2019), lot 7416.
    Starting bid : 6,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 855 Bulgaria

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    Stampless cover 1877 (Dec): Envelope from Sofia to Cairo bearing intaglio privilege seal of Sofia Hospital, an incorrect use for overseas destinations, "CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE" datestamp (12 Dec) transit cds and oval framed 'T' handstamp, both in blue alongside. Reverse with "POSTE EGIZIANE ALESSANDRIA" and "POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO" transit cds's (both 18 Dec) front with '3' postage due charge. Reduced slightly at top with part missing, otherwise clean and attractive item from the Russo-Turkish War of 1877/78.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 856 Eastern Roumelia

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    Eastern Roumelia 1880 (29 May, julian): Stampless prepaid cover from Plovdiv to Constantinople, struck with bilingual (Russian / Bulgarian) Cyrillic "FILLIPOPEL / PLOVDIV" datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 77) and straight line FRANCO, both in blue. Reverse with light "CONSTANTINOPLE / TURQUIE" (12 June, gregorian). Opinion Todd (2015).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 857 Eastern Roumelia

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    Eastern Roumelia 1880 (29 May, julian): Stampless prepaid registered cover from Plovdiv to Constantinople, struck with bilingual (Russian / Bulgarian) Cyrillic "FILLIPOPEL / PLOVDIV" datestamp (Tchilinghirian fig. 77) and straight line FRANCO and RECOMMANDEE handstamps, all in blue. Reverse with light "CONSTANTINOPLE TURQUIE" (6 March, gregorian). Opinion Todd (2015).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 858 Eastern Roumelia

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    Catalogue# : 6A+7A
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    Eastern Roumelia 1881 (29 Nov): Cover from Kazanlik to Karnobat, bearing pair of 1881 5 pa. black & olive and single 10 pa. black & green perf. 13½, struck with circular grid handstamp with bilingual KAZANLUK datestamp, all in blue alongside. Cover opened roughly at right, a scarce issue on cover. Opinion Todd (2015).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 859 Eastern Roumelia

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    Catalogue# : 7A
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    Eastern Roumelia 1881 (16 April): Lettersheet from Klisoura via Karlovo to Plovdiv, bearing pair of 1881 10 pa. black & green perf. 13½, struck with very rare provisional purple bar cancellation of Klisoura, in transit struck alongside by Russian type "POSHTA KARLOVO 19 / IV 81" datestamp. Reverse with light PLOVDIV (20 April) arrival cds. Opinion Hitzler (2016).rnReference. Displayed and described in Zagorky - Ostrumelien 1878-1885 on page 35.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 860 Eastern Roumelia

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    Catalogue# : 11B
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    Eastern Roumelia, 1884 (16 April): Local open Mourning envelope within Plovdiv, bearing 1884 5 pa. lilac & bluish lilac perf. 11½, struck with circular barred obliterator with bilingual "PLOVDIV / PHILIPPOPLE" datestamp and triangular "PLOVDIV CITY POST", all in blue alongside. Opinion Todd (2014).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 861 Croatia

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    1941/45: Collection contained in a stock folder, comprising predominately WWII minisheets and blocks, including the better values, as well as a range of singles, mainly unused, never hinged, noted 1941 Red Cross full sheet among others, also small selection of Serbia, an interesting lot.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 862 Croatia

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    1941/45: Collection in two albums, also in blocks of four, with miniature sheets, perf. & imperf. souvenir sheets, also incl. varieties such as tete-beches, and postage due.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 863 Croatia

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    1941/45: Fine and well organized stock in stock-book mostly mint, a few with gum faults and some used. Michel according to the consignor  € 7500. At the end there is a bunch of souvenir sheets 'Storm Divison', that are considered as reprints.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 864 Czechoslovakia

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    1918/38: Assembly of local issues, 'waste paper prints' (with multiple printings), four colour proofs of Siberian Legion, labels, matchbox labels and revenues, there are three commemoration sheets and two black prints. A few pieces with cancelllations from the 'Sudetenland'. on German stamps.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 865 Czechoslovakia

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    1945/91: Dealer stock well organized in 3 stock-books, including nearly exclusively unmounted material, sporadicaly a mounted stamp might occur, in quantities most often from 2  to 6 of each, there are blocks and mini-sheets included - a beautiful treasure trove for topical stamps. No country had as much engraved stamps as Czechoslovakia. Ideal for retail - According to consignor catalogue value Michel € 11'700.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 866 Denmark

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    1867/70: Two covers from same archive to London - 4 Sk. 1854 imperforate + 2 Sk. and 4 Sk. perforated 1864 mixed three colours-franking 1867 with number cancel "1" from "KJØBENHAVEN .." cds and boxed "FRANCO" cancels asside (Mi 5, 11, 13); 2 Sk. + 4Sk. + 8Sk. three colours-franking from  1870 with numeral cancel "229" and asside cds "N. SJ. JB . P. B." (Mi 11, 13, 14).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 867 Denmark

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    1854-1973: Convolute, two approval booklets, which contain some decent classic stamps; album containing 5 sets 'Thule' (of which 4 used sets) and a remainder od Slevsig Plebiscit stamps, including 4 used stationery postcards Zone I (3 addressed to Zürich); from the normal issue 2 covers (one with Geramn censor slip) and a few lose stamp set. Further 6 older stamp-booklets including 1x  '400 Anniv. of Reformation 1936'.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 868 Denmark

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    1890-1945ca.: Fine collection private stamps for shipmail. An album page with 8 stamps 5 ö. to 2 kr. 'Thoershavns Maelkforsyning' unused; 5 stamps 'Mommark Færge' all used, 'Nykøbing Kystfart' album page with 7 different, all used; 'Dampbaadene Paa Odense' 4 stamps; 'Pra Stø' 3 stamps; from 'Skelskør' a large piece with 25 øre (2) + 1kr. (13); 'Stubbekøbing' 5 stamps on page; 'Svendborg-Christiansminde' (1), 'Veijle Dampbaade' 6 stamps on page.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 918 Finland

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    Catalogue# : U11 PS cut out
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    1862 (6 June): Lettersheet from Wasa to Gamlecarleby bearing two cut out from 1860 5 kop. stationery envelopes, type I with seven stars in the indicium, cancelled together by WASA low box datestamp. Sideflaps of cover missing, nevertheless a unique combination to pay the 10 kopeck rate. Cert. Schwenson (2003).
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 919 Finland

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    Catalogue# : 8B
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    1866: Consumption postal stationery envelope 1860/62 5 kop. with seven stars in the indicium, printed on obsolete 1860 stationery with 10 kop Arms type indicium on reverse, this devalued by pen cross, additional franking of 1866 20 penni blue adhesive rouletted in type B, both tied by small single-circle "ST. MICHEL 20.11." (1867), sent to Abo, boxed "ANK 1 / 12" arrival datestamp at right. Minor perforation irregularities of the adhesive, of no importance as this is one of only two of this exceptional adhesive-stationery combinations to pay correctly the 40 penni long distance rate. Certs. Tuori (2006), Schwenson  (2018).
    Starting bid : 18,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 920 France

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    Prephilately Armée d'Italie 1810 (June 13): Entire letter with decorative letter head, sent within Udine by the French commander Gabriel Jaqmebon, Chef de Bataillon der Armée d'Italie in Udine, with clear strikes "Le Comd D'armee Jaqmebon / 'Service militaire" and manuscript "Commandant de Place"
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 921 France

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    Franco-Prussian War. Léon Gambetta (1838-1882). Personal visiting card with hand-written message in ink, signed at base "Léon". Unusual and very fine memento of the politician and activist who proclaimed the Third Republic in September 1870.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 922 France

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    1798-1854: Département du Léman / Savoie,  three-volumes collection of prephilatelic covers from communities, around the lake of Leman and Savoy region including Geneva, what concerns the 'Département du Léman' period. Including announcements of the creation of the department and also of the beginning of the 'Reign of 100 days' (Les Cent-Jours). For the later years so called 'cachets grattés' and 'cachets sardes' including 'PP', transit etc.. In total 188 documents.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 923 France

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    1806-45ca.: Collection 84 prephilatelic letters in album, of which about 12 are part of an archive to GRENOBLE, but also many other destinations, a few also sent to abroad, e.g. to LONDON, LISBONE and BRUXELLES. Mostly fine condition, another 27 letters in sleeves. Further about 80 items in less good condition added to the lot. So in total 187 letters.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 924 France

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    Catalogue# : 1+5+7
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    Issued Stamps 1849/50: Ceres 1 fr. carmine, 40 c. orange and 10 c. yellow-brown, all with good to large margins, tied by roller cancel to 1852 printed matter entire (two flaps missing) detailing a change in interest rates for French Government bonds from Paris to Lisbon; asking the holder of such Bonds for instructions. The letter is endorsed "par l'angeterre" and bears a London transit (March 26), red PD and a "210" (Reis) Tax mark on arrival. Reverse with Lisbon (April 2) arrival. A very fine and attractive first issue three colour franking. Signed Calves. Cert. A. Diena (1974).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 925 France

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    1851 (21 July): Cover from Bordeaux to Bristol bearing 1849 20 c. black on yellow and vert. pair of 1850 40 c. orange, overall fresh and fine examples in vibrant colour with fair to enormous margins, the pair shaved at top right, adhesives tied by grill obliterator, the pair in addition by London PAID (24 July) datestamp in red. Front struck by BORDEAUX despatch cds and framed PD, both in black, reverse with BRISTOL arrival cds (24 July) in bluish black.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 926 France

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    1854 (31 July): Triple rate Lettersheet from Le Havre to Lima, Peru via Panama, bearing on front and reverse Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue as well as two strips of three, three pairs and three single examples of 40 c. orange, tied / cancelled by multiple strikes of Petits Chiffres '1495' numeral in red, three adhesives in addition by "FOREIGN PAID" handstamp in red, "BUREAU MARITIME LE HAVRE" despatch cds, framed PD and London PAID (2 Aug), all in red struck to front. Although '2' noted on front pointing to a second weight rate cover, this item was correctly franked three times 210 centimes from France with British vessel to the Pacific Coast of South America, following the tariff of August 1849. As to be expected for a franking of this sheer extent, filing folds and cutting irregularities are present, nevertheless an impressive and attractive cover from these early years. Signed Brun. Cert. Behr (2007).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 927 France

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    1867 (20 July): Cover with full content from Paris to Baden nearby Vienna, bearing Napoléon perforated 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange, two fresh single examples, some shortened perfs just mentioned for accuracy, tied by "E.U." lozenge with matching "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE POSTES" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with WIEN transit and BADEN arrival (22 July) cds's.rnNote: The cover bears an "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE / COMMISSARIAT D'AUTRICHE" imprint on the backflap and is directed to Georg Ritter von Thaa (1799-1882), Kustos of the private library of the Austrian Emperor.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 928 France

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    1862: Registered wrapper within Sarlat, bearing a mass franking of Napoléon laureated 2 c. red brown, type I, three horizontal strips of five, fresh and fine examples, each stamp tied by clear Gros Chiffres '3301' lozenge, despatch cds (Aug. 18, 1869) and CHARGÉ in red alongside. A marvellous item full of character ex Provera, the franking of 30 centime is correct for a Printed Matter item between 50 and 100 grams including the 20 centime registration. Signed E. Diena
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 929 France

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    1869: 5 Fr. 'Empire Lauré', group of 23 examples, of which two unused (both with large part og) and 21 used, the lot contains one used horizontal pair. The condition varies from flawless to faulty or repaired. But all are of attractive appearance. Cheapest colour and cheapest types counted Yvert = € 44'200.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 930 France

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    Algeria 1882: Registered Value Declared single rate cover to Hennaya franked by Type Sage 15 c. blue and 35 c. bistre on yellow, neatly tied by "BENI-SAF / ORAN" cds in black (Oct 19) with information alongside. Reverse with rate box, "Tlemcen / Algerie" transit cds (Oct 20) and very scarce pearled "HENNAYA / ALGERIE" arrival cds of the same day. Slight flap tear but fine strikes. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 931 France

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    Airmail 1927: CIDNA, the extraordinary group of three items with PARIS-BAGDAD engraved sunken Die Proof for 'issued' stamp printed in orange-brown with faults adapted in manuscript "Inaucuration" for Inauguration and no acute on "Aérien" signed off and dated 4/7/27 in red ink; second Proof with slight bends printed in deep blue on wove paper with correct spelling endorsed "For Hardening" in pencil and twice counter-signed, together with the issued stamp printed in chocolate-brown, large part og. A very rare trio.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 932 France

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    Ingoing 1886: Stampless cover with italic "Consulat de France / à St. Sebastien" cachet mailed to Bordeaux with two "San Sebastian" despatch cds's on obverse (Oct 5) with large "T" marking at top, annotated "4 ports" in manuscript. Taxed on arrival at double the deficiency with rare usage of 1881 1 fr. brown 'Van Dyck' horizontal marginal pair (Maury T25) tied by Bordeaux cds (Oct 5) in black. An extremely rare multiple of this stamp on letter. Cert. Brun.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 936 France

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    Occupation stamps Alsace-Lorraine / Okkupationsmarken NDP Elsass-Lothringen 1870: Selection seven covers / entires incl. two entires with frankings of the occupation issue incl. 5 c. green & pair 10 c. on cover THANN to Basel and pair of 10 c. bistre from GEISPOLDSHEIM to Bordeaux, taxed upon arrival. Also two covers from October 1871 with combination frankings of Alsace-Lorraine 20 c. blue with 1871 Cérès 25 c., and two 1872 covers with combination frankings of Alsace-Lorraine 20 c. blue with Germany Small Shield 2 gr. blue (Mi 5). Also exceptional Entire letter from BISCHWEILER to Elbeuf, bearing the occupation adhesives with normal underprint 'burelage droit', 20 c. blue in combination franking with France Napoléon lauré 10 c. bistre and Cérès 1871 15 c. bistre, three fresh single adhesives, the 20 c. tied by clear "BISCHWEILER 19 9 71 5-6N." cds, the French adhesives tied by Avricourt Paris 'AV P 1°' railway lozenges. Interesting and appealing item, an exceptional mixed franking between German and French adhesives, which was in use between March 24, 1870 until the German - French postal contract at May 14, 1872. This cover is in addition a so called September cover after the increase of the French inland rate from 20 to 25 centimes on September 1, 1871, here with the usage of the Cérès 15 centimes, issued just two weeks ago. Lot includes three unmounted og adhesives with normal underprint 'burelage droit' of 1 c. grey-oliv, 2 c. reddish brown, and 4 c. lilac-grey. Interesting group ex collection Provera, two opinions and two certificates.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 937 France

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    1849/1900: Collection on pré-printed pages, with quite lot of better values, but in extremely mixed condition, contained 15 c. Ceres 1850, 1 Fr. Ceres 1849, 5 Fr. Napoléon 1869 (2), numerous stamps Bordeaux Issue, Sage type etc.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 938 France

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    1849/1944: Lot on album page, with 5 unused classic stamps - 20 c. Ceres black, 25 c. Presidence, 5 c., 10 c. and 80 c. Empire, all with large part og, signed and certificates for 25 c Presidence Danièle Dutertre) and 80 c Empire (Phillipe Roumet); airpost 1927 both values unmounted (certificate Bolaffi) and souvenir sheet for the French Legion 'Icebear' unmounted too - etc. Yvert = € 11'000+. Further, not included in the catalogue value several pages and remainders from French Colonies.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 939 France

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    1849-2000: France, used collection in 5 'Davo Albums' only used, quite incomplete until 1940, but some better stamps included, e.g. the two 50 Francs airpost stamps, the green one and the 'bankote' stamp. From 1940 except a few gaps complete including almost all better issues, partly the most modern from a new issue departement in perfect used condition.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 940 France

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    1849-2000: General collection of France housed in 5 Lighthouse preprinted albums (hingeless), the collections is besides the true rarities quite complete, Ceres 1849 except '1 Fr. Vermillion' all present, with no less than three examples of the 1 Franc red-brown, Bordeaux issue, alle values present etc. etc. In spite of the odd fault or a shorter margin here and there, mainly highly appealing examples. From 1900 on almost only unused with a few gaps, but with on the other hand quite a lot of better stamps, as '20 F Merson', 'Bordeaux Expo 1923', '50 Francs Airpost Banknote', 'Samothrace', 'Pexip Souvenir Sheet' etc. From 1938 on complete and from 1945 no more hinged stamps detected. High catalogue value!
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 941 France

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    1850-1970ca. Accumulation in 8 stock-books + a few stock-book pages with duplication and part collections, unused never hinged, unused and used, including better stamps with e.g. better never hinged from the 50s; also cointaned a 50 F. Airpost green and two airpost 50 F. banknote used etc.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 942 France

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    1853/1970ca: Convolute of better unused stamps on stock cards including several 19th century values, a complete set Orphans I all unused and mounted; two PEXIP souvenir sheets, a stack of blocks of 4 never hinged, a collection about 1942-49 mounted, including ANNEMASSE and CANNES liberation sets 1944, 8 F. Jean Perrin 1948 as 'épreuve d'artiste' in the colour of the 5 F. stamp of the same issue. Although in mixed preservation, nevertheless lot of substantial value.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 943 France

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    1900/1910: Unusual group of 34 unused, different stamps, mostly in groups stuck to pieces with overprint 'SPECIMEN'. This type of specimen cancel has been used for the UPU collection of Natal. With 6 certificates of the Philatelic Federation of South Africa for 31 stamps, three stamps without certificate.  Type 'Sage' 5, 25, 50, 75 c. and 2 F.; type  'Blanc' 1 c. to 5 c., 'Mouchon I' type 10 c. to 30 c. , 'lined Sewer' 5 c. - 30 c., 'Sewer with plain background' 5 c. - 35 c., 'Merson' type 45 c. - 2. Fr., one military franchise stamp and 2 postage due stamps. Two stamps are cut into, otherwise fine and fresh and unique in private hands!
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 944 France

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    1900/2000: Mixed lot with partial collection up to 1972 in a stock-book, unused, never hinged or mounted, additional material in two further stockbooks, a signed set Liberation 1944 from 'Annemasse' Yvert no. 1-11 noticed.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 945 France

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    1646/1868: Accumulation of 34 small letters of predominantly exceptional quality. Beginning with eight pre-philatelic items including two charming 17th century letters, red "P33P MONTPELLIER" departmental cachet on 1802 letter to Italy or an attractive 1832 disinfected letter from Marseille to Bologna with the usual slits and disinfection markings confirming the treatment. Later items include five letters bearing 1849 Ceres single frankings with large margins, a letter with "Emission Presidence", a letter with emission Presidence, Empire non dentele with a letter bearing a just touched 20c. tied by three strikes "OR" in single circle, a marginal 10c. and a handful of later letters as well as to 1868/70 italian 10 c. Postage Dues on attractive letters. A delightful collection.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 946 France

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    1753/1833: Selection 12 prephilatelic entire letters, struck in overall clear quality, incl. 1753 entire from Livorno to Marseille, showing "DE TOSCANE" handstamp, 1796 entire to Bruges with "57 / NORD-LIBRE" handstamp, 1806 Venezia to Aix-les-Bains with "No 14 /ARM. D'ITALIE" handstamp in red, an 1809 military entire from Murano to Milano with "No. 8 / ARM. D'ITALIE" handstamp in black, 1805/17 three covers "85 LE PUGET", "85 MONACO" and "54 L'ORIENT", also two prepaid items with "P 85 P NICE" from 1808 and "P 52 P LUNÉVILLE" from 1826, Déboursé entire from the prefect of the Dept Eure with "DÉB 26 / GAILLON", 1833 prepaid entire from Moulinds to Lyon, and 1826 entire from POGETTO in the County of Nizza to Torino. A most interesting group, ex collection Provera. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 947 France

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    1791-1952ca.: Group of 43 covers from the préphilatelic period on, including some letters first issue and the following including a fine letter 'declared value' for 2000 Francs 1871 with mixed four coulour franking 5 c. Empire perforate + 15 c. (2) + 40 c. Siege + 80 (5) Laureated from "PARIS 3 OCT 71" to Bernay de l'Eure.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 948 France

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    1849/71: Group mostly letters from 1st issue on on pages including number 1 on local letter from POITIERS, and a fine mixed franking 1 c. Bordeaux issue with 4 c. Laureate and 20 c. siege from BALLEROY to BAYEUX etc. There are also a few stamps.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 949 France

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    1850/71: Group six covers / entires incl. 1852 Cover from Villers-Bocage to Flers bearing 1850 Cérès 10 c. bistre in a superb horizontal pair, each stamp tied by light Petits Chiffres '3632' numeral lozenge; 1871 Entire letter from Moissac to Bordeaux, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue, type III, report 2, privately perforated 12½ - Piquage privé, tied by bold Gros Chiffres '2377' lozenge; 1871 Double rate Entire letter from Loudeac to Quintin, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue type III report 2 in a mixed franking of same colour and denomination with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, cancelled by light Gros Chiffres '2092' lozenge; 1871 Double rate Entire letter from Marseille to Geneva, bearing Bordeaux 80 c. rose 'clair' showing variety: privately perforated 'perce en ligne', overpaying the double rate to Switzerland of 60 c. and tied by superb Gros Chiffres '2240' lozenge; also two Ballon monté covers carried by no. 19 'Le Vauban' and no. 21 'Colonel Charra'. A most interesting ensemble.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 950 France

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    1854/60: Selection 29 entire letters / covers with Napoléon imperf. frankings incl. 5 c. green, pair on local letter and four examples on inland cover from Lusignan; 10 c. bistre on two local covers, one with OR handstamp of the postman, pairs on two office to office covers, and strip of four on cover to Genova; 20 c. blue type I & II, in total 14 covers showing shade & cancellation interest, one cover with block of four, two 1859 covers from the Armée d'Italie, foreign destinations such as Switzerland, Italy, and the USA; 25 c. blue on June 1854 inland cover; 40 c. orange on two covers, one directed in 1861 to Italy, the other a double rate cover from Alger to Aumale / Sour El-Ghoziane, also situated in Algeria, a third cover in mixed franking of 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine on triple rate cover to London; 80 c. carmine and rose respectively as single frankings on triple rate inland covers, and mixed franking of 80 c. carmine and 20 c. dark-blue, tied by 'Grands points carrés' to cover to Napoli, still insufficiently franked and taxed. Three certificates, interesting selection ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 951 France

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    1862/75: Accumulation of over 420 covers/letters, with a big variety of cancellations, there are early postcards and many other speciality, there are BORDEAUX issues and some postage due stamps, few items to abroad, the main part franked with 'blue' stamps. There are about 40 fronts added to the lot, so in total  450-460 items.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 952 France

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    1863/72: Selection 15 covers / entires / documents with frankings of Napoléon laureated issues incl. 1 c. olive single on echantillon, two examples on printed matter; 2 c. reddish brown single franking; 4 c. grey on flower catalogue, also strip of five on inland cover; 10 c. bistre single on avis de reception; 20 c. blue, type I & II, four single frankings with cancellation interest, also cover with pair from Marseille to Napoli and strip of three from Constantinople to Livorno, and strip of five on 1869 lettre chargée to Rome; 30 c. brown pair 1869 to Athenes; and 80 c. rose single franking on Shipmail cover to Constantinople. Interesting ensemble ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 953 France

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    1870/71: Selection twelve covers / entires with usages of the Bordeaux issue incl. 10 c. bistre on two covers, one single franking 'percé en ligne', the other in a combination franking of same colour but different denomination with Cérès 1872 15 c. bistre Petits Chiffres; five covers with 20 c. blue single frankings in type I (2), type II, and type III (2), one type II in addition in combination franking with Napolèon laureated 10 c. bistre to Switzerland, one of type III with perçage privé called 'de la Tremblade', also in combination franking with two examples of Cérès 1871 25 c. blue type II on triple rate cover; 30 c. brown single franking to London; 40 c. orange on double rate inland cover; and 80 c. rose on Shipmail cover from Buenos-Ayres. An interesting ensemble ex Provera, four certificates.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 954 France

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    1871/76: Selection 35 covers/entires with Cérès 1871/72 frankings, incl. among others 1 c. green-olive, five examples & 25 c. blue on cover to Palermo; 2 c. red-brown, pairs and a strip of three on three printed matter items; 4 c. grey on journal; 5 c. green, three resp. five examples on formular cards resp. inland cover; 30 c. brown, a strip of three on double rate registered cover; 80 c. rose on 1874 cover from Smyrna to Marseille; 80 c. rose & pair 10 c. brown on rose on cover from Constantinople to Palermo; 25 c. blue, eight single frankings with cancellation interest; mixed frankings with 15 c. bistre & Napolèon laureated 10 c. bistre on two covers, pair 25 c. blue with Napolèon laureated 30 c. brown, an exceptional way to pay the 80 c. rate from Marseille to Constantinople, pair 15 c. bistre & Siège 40 c. orange on triple rate inland cover, 25 c. blue and 10 c. brown on rose, two pairs of each on registered cover, and pair 15 c. bistre and 30 c. brown in combination with Siège 40 c. orange, a rare  franking to pay correctly the 100 c. paquebot rate from Marseille to Yokohama. A most interesting group from the Provera collection.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 955 France

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    1876/96: Selection 20 covers with 16 value covers 'lettres chargées avec valeur declarée' with Sage frankings, most of them two- or three colour frankings, incl. 1880 mixed franking with Siège, sent to Belgium, 1876 mixed franking with Cérès, 1877 with two pairs 1 fr. green-bronze, 1879 strip of five 40 c. orange type I, 1886 cover with an insured value of 6'000 francs bearing ten examples 1 fr. green-olive type II, 1885 cover with 35 c. violet-black & 15 c. blue, and 1893 cover with three examples of 75 c. violet on orange. In addition three registered covers 'lettres chargées / letrtres recommandées' incl. 1879 double rate cover from Dunieres struck with rectangular 'R' handstamp in red instead of the 'R' with rounded corners, a usage known after 1873 only in seven post offices. Condition varies as to be expected for these large sized covers with their wax seals, nevertheless an interesting group, one certificate.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 956 France

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    1876/1900: Selection 25 covers / postcards / printed matter items bearing frankings of the Sage issue incl. among others 4 c. green type I, combination 2 c. green type I and 10 c. type II on journal, 25 c. ultramarine type I, 15 c. grey and 25 c. ultramarine, both in type II in strips of three on covers, also later items with cancellation and rate interest. Ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 957 France

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    1880/1960ca.: Accumulation of circa 330 covers and postcards about half commercial use, half philatelic use. Included many returned registered letters, censor mail, stationery, postcards, maximum cards, interesting frankings etc. Often addressed to Switzerland. Further a larger part of documents from the early WW2 in France with field-post 1939-40ca., afterwards P.O.W. mail etc. Some stickers and 5 provisional local banknotes from the WW1 added.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 958 France

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    1895/1914c: 99 picture postcards from France incl. lithographies, political & satirical cards e.g. from Orens, railway adverising and advertising in general, an attractive assembly
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 959 France

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    1900/02: Accumulation of attractive colour advertising cards, comprising close to 200 examples contained within two albums, extremely appealing and colourful, almost entirely featuring philately/postal stationery as well as some numismatics, representations feature different countries, many with printed adverts to the reverse, various topics, a number with colour advertisements including mauve, blue, turquoise and brown, a few of the katter which advertise chocolate and one promoting chicory coffee and chocolate beans, one or two with illustrations to the reverse advert, in the main fine, one or two with faults and some with stains/soiling, although all very vibrant, an eye catching assembly.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 960 France

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    1916/39: Selection of 40 covers/cards with some interesting usages, incl. early FM-Military airmail from Algeria and Morocco, further regular Moroccan airmail usages with 1927 envelope to Argentine and 1931 cover to Poland, registered envelopes from Sénégal to Denmark and Madagascar as well as 1936 First flight cover from Gouadeloupe together with some commercial mail from Indochina.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 964 France

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    French P.O.'s in China, 1869: 5 fr. grey in a block of four, good perforation, small thin affecting one adhesive, each stamp cancelled by Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge of Shanghai. A splendid multiple of this difficult stamp, signed Aimé Brun, Roger Calves; cert. von der Weid Yvert = € 12'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 967 French Post in Egypt Port Said

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    French P.O.'s in China 1894-1910ca.: Group with some better stamps including 15 centimes 'A PERCEVOIR' horizontal surcharge, 4 c. 1904 on piece, some stamps from Pakhoi Kuang, Cheu etc. 2 certificates. Yvert (2017) € 5330.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 968 French Post in Egypt Port Said

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    French P.O.'s in China 1901/05: Lot eight covers / cards from a military correspondence from Peking or Tientsin to Corcieux, Vosges, two of which registered, mostly franked CHINE ovpts on Sage issues.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 978 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 2+19+21+22
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    1861: Paris Printing 2 l. yellow-brown on buff and 1862/67 Consecutive 10 l. orange on blued, 40 l. deep violet on blued and 80 l. pale carmine all overlapped, used on unpaid incoming entire letter from Marseille, France to Patras endorsed "voie de Pyrée" and tied by "Patras" cds's (June 22j) in black. Reverse with Athens cds and Patras cds; the addresse slightly re-written but an attractive franking for the 132 lepta single rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 979 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5a
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    1861: Paris Printing 20 l. blue, large margins all round, used on 1861 entire letter to Naphlion tied by "31" numeral obliterator of Kalamai with despatch cds alongside (Dec 5). Reverse with Naphlion arrival (Dec 8) in black. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 980 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 5a
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    1861: Paris Printing 20 l. blue, two single examples with large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter carried at double rate from Patras to Athens, tied by "9" numeral obliterator of Patras with cds alongside (May 15) in black. Athens arrival cds (May 17) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 981 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1861: Paris Printing 40 l. deep violet on blued, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to 1864 double rate cover to Syros by "18" numeral obliterators of Tripolis with TRIPOLIS despatch cds at right (May 6). Reverse with Athens cds (May 8) and Syros arrival. Cover with some flap imperfections, an unusual late use of the Paris printing.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 982 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/I
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    1861 (Nov): First Athens 20 l. deep blue on greyish paper (Hellas 13/Ie), a used example with clear to good margins, used on 1862 entire letter to Patras tied by "13" numeral obliterator of Pyrgos with despatch cds (Jan 12) alongside. File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 983 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 13/II
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    1861: Athens Printing, 20 l. deep blue on greyish, a superb used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1862 entire letter to Napthlion by "33" numeral obliterator with corresponding GYTHION cds of despatch alongside (April 27). A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 984 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 17+19+21+22
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    1862/67: Consecutive 2 l. yellow-brown on cream, 10 l. orange on blued, 40 l. deep mauve on blued and 80 l. carmine, margins generally fine although the adhesives are applied over the edges of the 1863 entire letter to Marseille, France tied by "1" numeral obliterators of Athens. Red "Paid to Destination"* handstamp with Athens despatch cds in black (Jan 25j) and carried at single rate of 112 lepta (= 1 franc), with "Grece / Marseille" entry marking in red (Feb 11) and Marseille arrival (Feb 12) on reverse. A fine and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 985 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18
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    1862/67: Consecutive 5 l. green on greenish, two horizontal pairs with good margins all round (Hellas 17b), used on 1865 entire letter to Syros tied by scarce "60" numeral obliterators with corresponding KIMI cds alongside (Sept 18). Reverse with Athens transit cds (Spt 20) and Syros arrival cds (Sept 22). Small cover fault at lower left not greatly affecting the fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 986 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18
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    Incoming 1862/67: Consecutive 10 l. bright orange on greenish (Hellas 18b), a horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round and portion of addjoining stamp at right, used on 1867 incoming entire letter from Heraklion to Syros franked by Austria Levant 1864 10 s. blue, perf. 9½ (Michel V22) tied by "CANDIA" despatch cds (Dec 18) in brown; with the 10 l. pair tied by Syros cds's (Dec 20j) in black. The pair just touched by file fold but an attractive usage. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 987 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+19+20+21
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    1862/67: Consecutive 5 l. green on greenish, 10 l. orange on blued, 20 l. very deep blue and 40 l. deep violet on blued, margins shaved to fine, used on 1865 entire letter from Patras to Trieste, all tied by "9" numeral obliterator of Patras with despatch cds below (Dec 31j). "Paid to Destination" in red at left and reverse with oval Triest arrival (Jan 21) in black and manuscript "15/3" (15 kr. for Lloyd steamer, 3 kr. for Trieste). A most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 988 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 18+20+21
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    1862/67: 5 l. green on greenish, 20 l. blue on blued and 40 l. deep violet on blued (Hellas 17a+19a+20/Ib), fine four margined examples used on incoming 1865 cover from Trieste (Aug 16) to Corfu, Ionian Islands endorsed "Col Vapore", neatly tied by "Kerkyra / 106" datestamps (Aug 8j) in black. File folds away from the adhesives; slitted for disinfection with further Kerkyra cds on reverse.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 989 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 19+22
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    1865/67: 10 l. deep orange on blued and 80 l. carmine (Hellas 18e+22a), both with fresh colours and four margins but 80 l. shaved on frameline at top, used on 1868 unpaid entire letter from Paris to Athens with despatch cds in black (Oct 8); struck with "90 LEP" due marking in black, tied by neat "Athens" cds of receipt (Oct 8j). Reverse with Marseille transit cds (Oct 9) and further Athens cds. A most attractive entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 990 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 21
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    1862/67: Consecutive 40 l. rosy mauve on blued, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1871 entire letter to Volos, tied by "67" numeral obliterator in black with Syros cds alongside (Jan 7) and framed "PD" in red.  An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 991 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 22
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    1862/67: Consecutive printing 80 l. carmine on cream, a superb huge margined example with portions of two adjoining stamps at left and at top, used on 1862 unpaid entire letter from Constantinople to Athens with "80" charge in red crayon, tied by dotted "1" numeral in black. Constantinople despatch cds above (Dec 22) and reverse with Piraeus and Athens cds (Dec 24). A charming entire. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 992 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 34+36
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    1871: 5 l. green on greenish and 20 l. blue (3 examples) used on 1871 cover to Venice, margins close to fine on all stamps, tied by "111" numeral obliterators with ZAKYNTHOS cds of despatch (Oct 13j) at right. Framed "PD" in red below and sli for disinfection on face panel. Reverse with Kerkyra (Corfu) transit cds (Oct 14j), Brindisi cds and Venezia arrival on reverse.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 993 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 36
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    Incoming 1871: 20 l. blue, a used example with close to large margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied to 1871 incoming underpaid cover from Milano (Oct 19) franked by 1863 40 c. carmine tied by '181' numeral with "Francobollo / Insufficente" handstamp alongside;  by Syros cds (Oct 13) in black. Manuscript "22" in blue crayon but ignored in favour of "20" lepta charge. Reverse with flaps missing bur showing Kerkyra cds (Oct 11j) and Syra arrival (Oct 13j). Despite faults an appealing usage. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 994 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 37
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    1871/72: 40 l. yellow-brown on greenish paper, a used example with three large margins and just shaved at base, used on unpaid 1871 entire letter from Naphlion (April 2) to Constantinople and tied in black at Greek P.O. (April 6). Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 995 Greece

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    Catalogue# : 43
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    1876: Paris printing 30 l. brown on cream,  fine example with good to large margins all round, tied to small envelope from the Island of Tinos to Pau, France by scarce 'TINOS / 70' circular datestamp (Aug 11j) in black with information strike at lower left alongside large "PD" in red. Reverse with Syra transit and Pau arrival cds (Aug 30g) in black. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 996 Greece

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    Catalogue# : D7
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    1875: Postage Due 60 lep. black & green, a contemporarily torn example, used on 1876 entire letter from Greek P.O. in Constantinople (June 16) to Corfu, tied on receipt by dotted "106" numeral obliterator in black. Fine strikes of "T" marking alongside large "60" charge applied in black. A scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 997 Greece

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    Lots & Collections 1861/1960: Substantial dealer stock of mainly unused stamps, contained within two large and one small stock book and several loose stock cards, includes Large and Small Hermes Heads, many sets and runs of issues, plenty of better values, noted 1896 Olympic Games set unused, 1940 Meteora Monasteries (Mi 437/446) unused blocks of four never hinged, several sets of the 1940 Youth Organisation unused, in addition specialised accumulations of Cavalla to Thrace issues and postage dues, much duplication, a fabulous stock, in the main very fine, significant catalogue.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 998 Greece

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    1861/2010: Collection Greece, 3 albums from large Hermes Heads on including Italian occupation (which appears to be the best part of the lot). One album each from Malta and from Cyprus. Used, unused and never hinged and FDCs for the modern period of Greece. Consignors catalog value Michel = ca. € 3400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 999 Greece

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    1870/1989: Two stockbocks, one with Greece from about 1870 on beginning with large Hermes Heads up to modern to 1973, some back of the book material as projects. Epirurs, Crete etc. The other one with a collection Vatican City 1929-89 in a second album with a few better stamps.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1000 Greece

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    1940/41: Fine lot of 35 covers and cards Greek Occupation of the Italian Dominion of Albania as North Epirus (South Albania) using the overprinted issue 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΟΙΚΗΣΙΣ', rare assembly of often philatelicaly inspired, but correctly circulated mail, including also commercial use e.g. picture postcards an stationery. The items are in general censored. 34 are housed in an album for covers; one is a large size envelope with unusual franking (some faults).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 1001 Greece

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    Samos 1900/15: Lot 20 stamps used/unused, two unused stationeries and a cover incl. 1900 20 pa red unused for mail abroad, 1903 Arms stationery and cut outs, 1913 liberation issue compl. unused & used resp. on piece, also a 1913 cover with 1 & 2 dr. to Germany, and 1915 Logothetis fortress compl. up to 25 dr. Sold as is Mi = € 1'700+
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 1002 Hungary

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    1871ca.: Group lithographed and engraved stamps in mostly excellent condition including fine 3, 15 and 25 k. litho ; in total 25 stamps - further 13 examples of Austria 10 k. brown with Hungarian cancellations, Mi ca. € 2900 for cheapest shades.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 1003 Hungary

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    1872-2000ca. Accumulation from a former collector and dealer, mostly in the middle price range - covers (about 250), glassines, stock cards with used and unused material - slightly dissorted. Included are some souvenir sheets (UPU 1949 perf. mounted with first hinge contained and all three chainbridge souvenir sheets unmounted), with a catalog value of about Michel € 3000 just these.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 1004 Hungary

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 1005 Hungary

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    1934: 11 covers and cards all franked with Liszt-Souvenir sheet, various uses, including airpost and Scout topic, various special cancellations. Besides domestic destinations there is one to Austria, one to Sweden one to Czechoslovakia and one to Germany.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 1006 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 10 c. black type Ib, a splendid unused example with large margins at base and left showing extremely large sheet margins at top and right (10 : 13-13.5 mm) and part of the watermark at lower right. The fine and fresh adhesive is in a deep vibrant shade and has its full original gum without any hinge remnants, even in the margins, an exceptional adhesive decribed by Ulrich Ferchenbauer as 'praktisch postfrisch'. Signed Edwin Müller & Alberto Diena; certs. Giorgio Colla (2021) & Ferchenbauer (2024) Ferchenbauer = RR, no valuation given in Ferchenbauer or Sassone for unmounted og examples.

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    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 1007 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. red, type I, 'prima triratura', a fresh and fine single example with ample to large margins all round, tied by clear strike of the very rare two-line "PADOVA / 15 GIUo" datestamp in red (Müller 174a = 510 points / Sassone R3) to piece. An appealing red on red piece with this desirable cancellation. Opinion E. Diena (1989); cert. Ferchenbauer (2024) Sassone = € 13'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1008 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 15 c. red, type I, 'prima tiratura', a fresh and fine single example with good to large margins all round, tied by a clear strike of very rare two-line "Piove / 16 GIU." datestamp in red (Sassone R2), directed to Padova, reverse with arrival datestamp of the next day. An attractive cover with the sought after red on red cancellation, signed Paul Ferchenbauer & Colla; cert. Ferchenbauer (2024) Sassone = € 37'500.rnProvenienz: Sammlung Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, 140. Corinphila-Auktion (Mai 2004), Los 1151.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1009 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 30 c. 'bruno scuro', type I, 'prima tiratura', a fresh and fine single example with ample to large margins all round, tied to piece by a clear strike of extremely rare two-line "UDINE / 11 GIU." datestamp in red (Müller 252b = 900 points / Sassone R4), framed RACCOMANDATA handstamp in black alongside. An attractive cover with this sought after red cancellation, cert. Ferchenbauer (2024) Sassone = € 20'000.rnProvenienz: Sammlung Dr. Anton & Elisabeth Jerger, 140. Corinphila-Auktion (Mai 2004), Los 1200.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 1010 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1850: Carta a mano 45 c. 'azzuro grigiastro chiaro' in type III, a fine and fresh unused example with large even margins all round in a vibrant shade, full original gum without hinge remnants but minor traces of attachments. An attractive example of this adhesive sought after in such an exceptional state, certs. Giorgio Colla (2022) & Ferchenbauer (2022) Ferchenbauer = € 11'000 / Sassone = € 62'500.

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    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1011 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Carta a mano 45 c. azzuro type III, a fine example with good to enormous margins, tied by light "MILANO 16 / 12" (1856) cds to valentine letter directed to Venezia, reverse with arrival cds of the following day.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1012 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1854: Carta a macchina 15 c. 'rosso vermiglio' type IIIc with fresh colour and large to huge margins all round incl. parts of the lower neighbouring adhesive, a fine example tied by clear "PADOVA 1 / 11" cds to embossed Ladies' envelope directed to Venezia, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. Opened on two sides, nevertheless a most appealing cover
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1013 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1853 (24. Sept.): Falso di Verona 15 c. vermilion, even large margins all round, used on entire letter from Verona to Roveretto. The faked adhesive was recognized as such, the letter was confiscated and used as evidence in the process against the falsifier Gajetano Alberti, a corresponding court notification "12 al. Po 29" (= allegato n. 12 al processo 29) in red crayon at right. An extremely rare item, only five of these court letters related to the Verona falsifications are known in the literature. Certs. E. Diena (1986), Ferchenbauer (2022) Sassone = € 20'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 14'000.rnReference: Shown and discussed in the Ferchenbauer handbook, vol. I on page 441.rnProvenance: Collection Emil Capellaro.

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    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1014 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1853: Falso di Verona 30 c. brown, even large margins all round and fresh colour, tied by "TREVISO 2 LUG" (1853) datestamp to piece. An attractive example, signed Emilio, Alberto & Enzo Diena, Oliva; cert. Avi (2024) Sassone = € 9'000 / Ferchenbauer = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 1015 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1858: 5 so. red, 10 so. light brown and 15 so. blue, all in type I, three fresh and fine adhesives with good perforation and normal centering, cancelled by "MILANO 17 / 4" cds on 1859 entire letter to Lyon. Obverse with "P.D." in red and French "AUTRICHE 19 AVRIL 59 CULOZ" entry cds in red, this one tying two adhesives. Reverse with indistinct arrival cds. An exceptional three colour franking of utmost attractiveness including only type I adhesives, in Sassone unknown. 30 soldi franking to France via Sardegna. Ex Provera, cert. Bottacchi (2001) Sassone = € 30'000 for this combination in type II.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 1016 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1858/59: 10 s. brown, a fresh and fine unused example, well centred with good perforations and embossing (small pinhole at bottom right), full original gum in nearly unmounted condition. A scarce stamp, certs. Ferchenbauer (2022) and Bottacchi (2024). Sassone = € 15'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 1017 Lombardy-Venetia

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    1865 (11. Oct.): Lettersheet from Venezia to Ferrara, forwarded to Bologna bearing 1863 2 so. dark yellow perf. 14 in combination with 1864 15 so. light brown perf. 9½, both examples in fresh colour and well embossed, the perforation of the 15 soldi with some irregularities at right due to its position at the sheet edge, otherwise both adhesives well perforated, tied together by a central strike of single circle "VENEZIA 11 / 10" cds, the 2 soldi in addition by red  "P.D." handstamp, reverse with FERRARA transit and BOLOGNA arrival cds's, both from 12. October. An exceptionally rare and attractive combination as the regular rate from the second Austrian to the first Italian rayon was only 16 soldi, in addition a combination of the two perforations of the Arms definitives. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2023) Ferchenbauer = RR.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1018 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Segnatasse per Giornali, 1858/59: 1 kr. nero, type I, a fresh and fine unused example, large to huge margins all round, 5 mm sheet margin at left, with full original gum with lightest traces of attachment, nearly unmounted og, slightest toning. A most attractive example of this rare stamp. Cert. Ferchenbauer (2022) Ferchenbauer = € 3'200 / Sassone = € 14'000.

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    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 1019 Lombardy-Venetia

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    Lots & Collections 1850-58: A larger inventory with exclusively 30 Centes stamps consisting of ca. 850 stamps (including a few pieces) and ca. 80  letters. Sorted by print positions, types and colours. The condition is mostly excellent.rnProvenance: collection Ing. Pietro Provera.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF
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