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Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5201 Uganda

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    1896: Major Price Typeset Issue, 1 a. black to 5 r. black (Gi 55 to 61), used on cover from Masindi to Kampala, dated 1 December 1898, tied by the "MASINDI DE 1 98", the first day of use of this circular datestamps, addressed to Captain Tighe, each stamp with manuscript "CHUP" initials and "CHUP, Masindi" at bottom left, some stains/soiling, however visually very appealing and despite the obvious philatelic use a scarce group on cover, the 5 r. value very scarce.rnNote: The sender Major Charles Henry Uvedale Price was a military officer in charge of Military and Civil matters in Unyoro province. The addressee; Captain Michael Tighe (later Brigadier General) commanded The "Imperial" Service Brigade at the abortive Tanga landing in German East Africa on 3rd November 1914.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5202 Sansibar

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    1895/96: India ¼ + ¼ a. brown postal stationery card used to Bavaria, up-rated with ½ a. blue-green in a horizontal pair, tied by "ZANZIBAR" cds (June 10) in black. Octagonal "LA REUNION A MARSEILLE / L.V. No. 3" datestamp (June 11) at left. Nymphenburg arrival cds (June 29) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5203 Sansibar

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    1895/96: Overprinted 2 a. 6 p. on 1 a. 6 p. orange postal stationery envelope, sent registered to Bavaria up-rated with ½ a. blue-green - 3 a. brown-orange (six stamps) all neatly tied by "ZANZIBAR" thimble datestamps (June 8) in black. "LA REUNION A MARSEILLE / L.V. No. 3" octagonal datestamp (June 11) below.Reverse with Munich cds (June 28). Two stamps with small raised second "Z" etc., a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5204 Sansibar

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    1856/64: India 8 a. dull rose, Die 1 and 1860 8 p. purple on white paper, used on 1869 cover endorsed "Mrs. Kirk (H. Cooke), May 1869, Zanzibar" at right, carried by hand to Bombay where mailed to Shropshire, England (endorsed via Marseilles) tied by "Bombay" duplexes (June 17) in black. Rverese with Shrewsbury arrival cds (July 17). Rare and most unusual - one of just three covers recorded from Mrs. Kirk mailed between 1867 and 1869. Fine and very scarce.rnNote: Mrs. Kirk was married to the British Consul in Zanzibar, John Kirk.rnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London 20 Dec 2005; Collection DuBro, DF, Geneva, Dec 2014, lot 30014.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5205 Sansibar

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    1879 (May 18): India ½ a. blue postal stationery envelope, trimmed at left, used to Mandvi cancelled by the experimental barred diamond obliterator (Proud type K2, in use 1st June 1878 to July 1879), with Zanzibar cds below (May 18) and arrival (June 10) on reverse. Rare, an estimated 30 covers with this cancellation are believed to be recorded.rnProvenance: Collection Dubro, DF, Geneva, Dec 2014, lot 30025.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5206 Greece

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    1861: Paris print - the set of seven values used, superb examples of fine colour, all with large margins all round with range of numeral cancels with 5 l. cancelled in Thiva, 10 l. and 20 l. used in Patras, 40 l. used in Constantinople and the 80 l. used in Alexandria. A stunning and most attractive set Mi = € 1'750+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5207 Greece

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    1861: Paris Print 1 lepta deep brown, a used example with ample to large marginbs all round, on front page of Newspaper tied by dotted "32" numeral obliterator of Sparta in black. Lifted for checking and replaced, a fresh and very fine usage. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5208 Hungary

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    Catalogue# : 1a
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    1871: Lithographed 2 kr. orange, a fine example used on 1872 Printed Circular entire tied by oval framed "GYÖR / RAAB" datestamp (Jan 11) in black. Readdressed upon arrival with four further datestamps on reverse Mi = € 420.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5209 Hungary

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    Lot# : 5210 Hungary

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    Lot# : 5211 Hungary

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    Catalogue# : 5+9+10+11+12
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    1871: Lithographed 15 kr. brown (Type A) used in combination with 1871 Engraved 3 kr. green (two examples), 5 kr. red, 10 kr. blue (three examples) and 15 kr. brown on the famous 1872 registered cover at double weight to Paris, France tied by "PEST / TERÉVÁROS" circular datestamps (Jan 13) in black. "AJANLOTT / SZ" handstamp and "PD" and "Chargé" applied in black on obverse with Avricourt entry marking in blue. Reverse with Vienna transit and four red wax seals. Sensibly opened for Exhibit display, a truly spectacular five colour mixed issue franking of great importance to classic Hungarian philately. Unique. Cert. I. Glatz (2023).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5212 Iceland

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    Catalogue# : 1A+4A
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    1873: First Issue 2 sk. blue and 8 sk. brown, perf. 14 x 13½, used examples on famous 1874 'Danish period' cover to Lower Edmonton, London each neatly tied by grotesque "REYKJAVIK" circular datestamps (June 17) in black with information strike at left. Octagonal framed "SHIP LETTER" applied on arrival in Edinburgh with transit cds on reverse (July 23) and Edmonton arrival cds (July 24) in red. "London / Paid" cds in red (July 24) also on obverse with manuscript "1½ d." British credit in red crayon. The 2 sk. blue is superb ('flawless' - Møller) and the 8 sk. brown was torn when the letter was opened and the diagonal tear partially restored for display but a cover of immense rarity - just three covers are known sent to countries other than Denmark, one of just two recorded with this franking and the sole SHIP LETTER first issue cover recorded. Unique. Certs. Friedl signed Bloch & Muller (1962), Beskow (1985), C.A. Møller (2000), L. Nielsen (2003).rnProvenance: Collection Holger Crawfoord; collection Gene Scott, Hoiland, Copenhagen, 3 May 2000, lot 6015.rnExhibited: Monacophil and offered on the Exhibit page.
    Starting bid : 12,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5213 Ireland

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    1921: Unofficial "IRISH / FREE STATE / PROV. GOVT" overprint, on Great Britain KGV ½ d green and 1 ½d. red-brown, used on 1921 cover locally within Dublin, tied by machine cancel (Dec 19), addressed to Dr. Stafford Johnson, central vertical filing crease not immediately apparent, some minor imperfections to cover, rare.rnNote: Dr John Stafford Johnson (1889-1983) was a well known Irish philatelist who often exhibited and is remembered for his passion for postal hostory. rnProvenance: Collection "Dr Dulin", David Feldman, Geneva, 5-8 May 2004, lot 20109.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5214 Ireland

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    1922: Provisional Government of Ireland, Dollard overprint, ½ d. green and 1 d. scarlet, with Thom overprint type 1 on 1½ d. red-brown and 2 d. orange, used on First Day of use registered cover, dated 17 February 1922, from Ballsbridge to Donnybrook, tied by datestamp in black, on reverse despatch and arrival, a fine example.rnProvenance: The "Dr Dulin" Collection, David Feldman, 5-8 May 2004, lot 20117.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5215 Ireland

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    1922: Provisional Government of Ireland, Dollard overprint, ½ d. green and 1 d. scarlet, with Thom overprint on 1 ½d. red-brown and 2 d. orange, used on First Day Registered cover, dated 17 February 1922, from Lower Baggot to Dublin, tied by datestamp in black, on reverse despatch, slightly soiled, otherwise fine example.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5216 Ireland

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    1922: Provisional Government of Ireland, legal mixed use of overprinted and unoverprinted, Great Britain ½ d. green pair, with Thom 2 d. orange and Dollard ½ d. green, used on cover from Dublin to France, dated 28 February 1922, minor perf. pulls and bends to edges, a scarce example. early date; signed by David Feldman.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5217 Ireland

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    1922: Provisional Government of Ireland, overprint used in England, Dollard ½ d. green, four singles, used on cover from Epsom to Hanbrook, dated 13 March 1922, opening tear top and back, apparent soiling and tone spots, however a scarce use in England of the Irish provisional overprints, there being just a 6 week period of validity.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5218 Ireland

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    1922: Provisional Government of Ireland, ½ d. green with Thom "Proof" overprint in red, with 1½ d red-brown with Thom black overprint, used on 1922 cover from Belvelly to London tied by local datestamp in black (April 20), small corner crease on the ½ d. and part of back flap missing, otherwise a fine and very rare usage of the Proof overprint.rnProvenance: Collection "Dr. Dulin", David Feldman, Geneva, 7 May 2004, lot 20236.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5219 Ireland

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    1922: Provisional Government of Ireland, overprints used with Ireland definitives on cover from Corcaigh (Cork) to Washington, USA, dated 7 May 1923, addressed to Ernest R. Ackerman, House of Representatives, stained and soiled, some minor flaws, however a high franking and scarce mixed use to a noteworthy philatelist. There is a pencil note "arrived May 23" under the backflap.rnNote: Ernest R. Ackerman (1863-1931) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1919 to 1931. He was also a famous American philatelist who amassed one of the nation’s greatest philatelic collections during his lifetime. Ackerman built many award-winning exhibits and was well known for his collections of British Guiana and Spain. He was regarded as an expert in the stamps and postal history of the United States.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5220 Ireland

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    1922: Definitives, ½ d green, and pair 1½ d. claret and 1 s. light blue, used on Zeppelin cover, from Dublin, Ireland to Pernambuco, Brasil, dated 31 May 1933, tied by "Baile Átha Cliath" datestamp, with second Zeppelin flight cachets in red and green, arrival to reverse 3 June 1933, soiled and minor toning around parts of edges, however fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5221 Luxemburg

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    1852: 10 c. black on slightly toned paper, a large margined example on 1857 cover tied by dot within three concentric rings obliterator in black with "DIEKIRCH" despatch cds at left (March 26). A fine usage and a good strike of this scarce obliterator. Signed Roumet, Goebel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5222 Luxemburg

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    1852: 10 c. black on slightly toned paper in the greenish black shade, margins close to large, used on circa 1853 cover to Luxembourg tied by dot within three concentric rings obliterator in black with "GRÉVENMACHER" despatch cds at right (May 13). Luxembourg arrival on reverse in red of the following day. A fine usage and a good strike of this scarce obliterator. Signed Goebel.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5223 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 1a
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    1852: 10 c. black, a single example with enormous margins all round and trace of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1852 cover to Diekirch tied by dot within three concentric rings obliterator in black with "Luxembourg" cds in red alongside (Oct 28). Reverse with Diekirch cds (same day) in black. Fresh and very fine cover. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5224 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 1d
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    1852: 10 c. grey-black on white paper, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1859 cover to Arlon tied by circular barred obliterator in black with "Luxembourg " despatch cds below (July 19) with framed "PD" alongside. Reverse with "LUXEMBOURG / PAR ARLON" datestamp (July 20) in black. The addressee's name re-written otherwise fine. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5225 Luxemburg

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    1852: 10 c. black, a horizontal strip of three and a single example with just shaved to large margins all round, used on 1855 single rate entire letter to Le Havre tied by circular barred obliterators in black with "Luxembourg" despatch cds (Oct 6) and framed "PD" at right and arrival cds on reverse. Small imperfections to edge at top but a scarce entire. Signed Bühler, Goebel.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5226 Luxemburg

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    1852: 10 c. black, a horizontal strip of four with ample to large margins all round, used on 1858 single rate cover to Paris (Rigaud correspondence) tied by circular barred obliterators in black with "Luxembourg" despatch cds below (Nov 12) and framed "PD" at right. Reverse with "Strasbourg a Paris" TPO cds and Paris arrival (Nov 14). The cover with file folds away from the adhesives but not unattractive and a fine multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5227 Luxemburg

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    1852: 10 c. black, a horizontal strip of four with good to large margins all round, used on 1855 single rate cover to London endorsed "Affranchie" and "Via France", side flaps removed and small surface scuff at lower right, tied by circular barred obliterators in black. Framed "PD" and "Luxembourg" despatch cds (Oct 4) on obverse with "London / Paid" arrival (Oct 6) in red. Reverse with three French TPO datestamps in black. A surprisingly scarce destination for first issue mail. Signed Goebel, Roumet.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5228 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 1d
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    1852: 10 c. grey-black, a block of four with large margins on three sides and clear at right, used on 1858 single rate cover to Strasbourg tied by circular barred obliterators in black with "Luxembourg" despatch cds at right (July 24) and framed "PD" in black. Reverse with "Paris a Strasbourg" TPO cds in black. A magnificent and extremely rare cover. Signed A. Bolaffi, Goebel.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5229 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    1852: 1 sgr. deep red-brown, a horizontal strip of three with enormous margins if slightly close at right but showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1857 cover to Frankfurt on Main tied by circular barred obliterator with "Luxembourg" cds below of despatch (June 3) and framed "PD" at upper right in black. Reverse with Trier transit cds (June 4) and arrival in black. Addressee's name written over but a scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5230 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 2d
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    1852: 1 sgr. red-orange, a vertical strip of three of brilliant fresh colour with good to large margins all round but close at base, used on 1854 entire letter to Unter Kurnach near Veillingen, Baden tied by circular barred obliterators in black with "Luxembourg" despatch cds at right (Sept 9) and framed "PD" below in black. The delightful strip lifted for checking and replaced, the reverse with "Trier" transit and Veillingen arrival cds (Sept 13). A splendid and rare cover. Signed Schwenn.rnProvenance: Collection Herman Toaspern; Juan del Puente, Corinphila sale 73, Sept 1985, lot 5338.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5231 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 2f
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    1852: 1 sgr. rose-carmine, a horizontal strip of three with clear to fine margins all round, in a dull dry shade, used on 1856 cover to Frankfurt on Main tied by oval barred obliterators with framed "PD" at right and "Luxembourg" cds (Sept 26). Reverse with Trier transit and arrival. The addressee's name re-written and cleaned but a scarce usage. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5232 Luxemburg

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    Catalogue# : 2f
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    1852: 1 sgr. rose-carmine, a horizontal strip of three with clear to fine margins all round, used on 1859 cover to Mainz tied by circular barred obliterators in black with "Luxembourg" despatch cds  (April 15) and framed "PD" at right in black. Reverse with Trier transit and arrival in black. Side flaps missing but a most attractive and scarce usage. Signed Baudot, Goebel.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5233 Netherlands

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    1852: 5 c. blue, a fine example from the corner of the pane with good to huge margins all round, used on 1853 local Printed Circular cover tied by "Amsterdam / Franco" datestamp (July 16). File fold well away from the superb adhesive, an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5234 Netherlands

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    1852: 5 c. blue, a fine example from the corner of the pane with good to huge margins all round, used on forwarded 1858 entire letter from Mannheim with sender's cachet in blue; mailed locally on arrival in Amsterdam by Forwarding Agent's "Westerman & Co. / Amsterdam" with their blue cachet displaying well on reverse flap. An unusual usage. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5235 Netherlands

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    1852: 10 c. deep rose-carmine, Plate I, a fine large margined example used on 1852 to Leeuwarden tied by half-round "GRONINGEN / FRANCO" datestamp (March 12) in black with Leeuwarden arrival (March 13) in red on reverse.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5236 Netherlands

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    Catalogue# : 2+3
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    1852: 10 c. rose-carmine and horizontal pair 15 c. orange-yellow,  margins just shaved to large, used on 1861 cover endorsed "via Engeland per Steamer by United States Packet" and tied by three strikes of framed "FRANCO" in black. "MIDDELBURG" despatch cds in red, "London / Paid" transit cds (Dec 2) and carried on the HAPAG steamer "Teutonia" from Southampton, with "21 / N. YORK AM. PKT." cds of arrival (Dec 23) in black. Small imperfections and the cover somewhat distressed along folds but a rare Transatlantic usage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 5237 Netherlands

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    1852: 15 c. orange-yellow, a used example with good even margins all round, slight stain from gum, used on 1854 cover to Amsterdam tied by half-round "GOOR / FRANCO" datestamp (Feb 6) in black. Reverse with Amsterdam arrival (Feb 7) in red.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5238 Netherlands

    Catalogue# : 1+2
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    1852: Small group of first issue covers (6) with 5 c. blue single frankings with 1859 entire from Rotterdam and 5 c. tied by "FRANCO" straight line in blue to cover with "AMERONGEN" straight line on reverse; 10 c. carmine single frankings (29 with corner marginal example ex Amsterdam and single tied by half-round "ALMELO" datestamp; covers to Germany (2) each bearing three 10 c. carmine, both from Amsterdam with one cover to  Breslau and the other to Straubing, Bavaria. Condition varies but a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5239 Norway

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    1855: 4 sk. blue, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on 1855 entire letter to Christiania cancelled by 11 bar grid handstamp in black with manuscript "Næs Hall 1/6 55" despatch at left. The entire would perhaps benefit by sensible refolding, scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5240 Norway

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    Catalogue# : 2+5
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    1856/57: Oscar 2 sk. orange-yellow and 8 sk. carmine-lake in a horizontal srip of three, used on 1859 cover to Honfleur, France all tied by "CHRISTIANIA" circular datestamps (June 10) in black with information strike below. Framed "PD" in red and French entry mark alongside (June 14) in black. Reverse with "Sandosund" transit cds (June 11), French transits and Honfleur arrival (June 16). One or two slightly blunted perforations but a fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5241 Norway

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1856/57: Oscar 3 sk. grey-violet, a horizontal pair used on 1866 cover to Ångermanland, Sweden tied by "ELVERUM" circular datestamps (July 13) in black with two information strikes at right (one with date inserted in manuscript). Two Christiania transit datestamps (July 15) at right in black. Slight age spot on one adhesive and reverse with opening tear on flap but scarce and not unattractive Facit 3 = 8'000 Skr. on cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5242 Poland

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    Catalogue# : Russia 2
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    1858: Russia 10 kop. brown & blue, perf. 14½ x 15, a single example used on circa 1860 cover to Kiselin near Vladimir-Volynsky, tied by pen cross and by square framed "1" numeral obliterator in black with corresponding "Warsaw" datestamps in red at right (May 10). Reverse with framed Polucheno (Received) arrival (May 12) with the '12' in manuscript ink and blue crowned crest. Scarce Mi = € 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5243 Poland

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    1860: 10 kop. deep blue and rose-red, a used example on 1862 entire letter to Ozarow tied by concentric rings "1" handstamp in black with "Warsaw" despatch cds below (Aug 12) in red. Some aging around perfs. and central file fold away from the adhesive Mi = € 750.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5244 Poland

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    1860: 10 kop. blue and rose-red, a fine example used on 1863 cover to Moscow tied by concentric rings "1" handstamp in black and by "Warsaw" circular datestamp (Oct 17) in red. File fold not affecting the adhesive, a fine and scarce cover. Ex collection Mertens Mi = € 750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5245 Portugal

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    1853: Queen Maria 5 r. red-brown, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on Printed Circular wrapper to Vizeu tied by numeral "1" obliterator in black with "LISBOA" despatch cds in blue adjacent. Rare Mi = € 4'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5246 Portugal

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    1853: 25 r. blue, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on 1853 cover to Amsterdam to pay the internal rate and cancelled by Lisbon "1" numeral obliterator in black. "LISBOA" despatch cds in blue below (Oct 7) and thence via St. Jean de Luz (Oct 11) with red transit and Paris (Oct 16) to Amsterdam (Oct 18) where charged "40" cents due in manuscript. A fine and scarce external usage of the first issue on an attractive cover. Signed Galvez.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5247 Portugal

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    1853: Queen Maria 100 r. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, slightest thin and some peripheral aging, cancelled by part numeral obliterator in blue. A scarce stamp Mi = € 2'600.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 5248 Mocambique

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    Mocambique 1877/85: Crown 25 r. rose, perf. 13½, a used example, somewhat tropicalised from the gum, on 1882 cover (imprinted "The Eastern & South African Telegraph Company" on flap) mailed to Quelimane tied by "CORREIOS / DE MOCAMBIQUE" cds (June 28) in blue. Despite imperfections a very scarce issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5249 Russia

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    1857: 10 kop. brown & blue, imperforate, a single example of deep colour with large margins all round, used on 1858 cover from Gapsal (Haapsalu, Estonia) to Arrohoff endorsed "Über Dorpat & Uddern" at base, neatly tied by boxed and dated "GAPSAL / 8 APR 1858" in black. Reverse with framed "Received in Dorpat / 14 April) datestamp in black. Wax seal removed from reverse and the envelope with peripheral edge wear and closed tear away from the superb adhesive and of fine appearance. Recorded in the G. Craveri "Census of the 10 Kopeck Imperforate Stamp of Russia" on page 69. A rare cover with just two covers recorded from Haapsalu. Cert. Buchsbayew (2024).rnProvenance: Collection Lipschutz, Harmers SA, Lugano, sale III, 19 Feb 1994, lot 2027.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5250 Russia

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    1857: 10 kop. brown & blue, imperforate, a single example with ample to large margins all round and a vertical pair, also with clear to large margins and showing immaterial fold in margin between the stamps, used on attractive 1858 cover to Wolmar (Valmiera, Latvia), the adhesives of rich fresh depth of colour, each stamp cancelled in manuscript, the single with "1", the pair each with "X" in ink; reverse with framed "RIGA" despatch datestamp (Feb 13) and framed "WOLMAR" arrival (Feb 14), each clearly struck in black. Unrecorded in the Craveri "Census of the 10 Kopeck Imperforate Stamp of Russia"; with just 6 covers bearing three 10 kop. recorded in the handbook. An important rarity of Imperial Russia. Cert. P. Buchsbayev (2024).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 30,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5251 Russia

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    1858: 10 kop. brown & blue, perf. 14½ x 15, a used example on 1858 entire letter to Marianpol tied by dotted "6" oval numeral obliterator of Odessa with boxed & dated Odessa despatch datestamp (Sept 19) on reverse. Scarce and fine entire Mi = € 600.rnProvenance: Collection Fabergé, Harmers, London 20 Nov 1929, ex lot 166.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5252 Russia

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1858: 30 kop. rose-carmine & deep yellow-green, perf. 14½ x 15, a used example on small piece tied by St. Petersburg dotted "1" numeral obliterator in black with framed "St. Petersburg" datestamp (10 May 1858) at right in red. A very scarce stamp Mi. = € 3'000.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 130, Oct 2001, lot 3857.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5253 Russia

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    Catalogue# : 6
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    1858: 20 kop. blue & orange, perf. 12¼ x 12½, a used example on 1864 cover to St. Petersburg tied by "Archangelsk" cds (Dec 2); reverse with St. Petersburg arrival cds (Dec 8). Flap faults and some edge wear but scarce Mi = € 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5254 Russia

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    Catalogue# : 7
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    1858: 30 kop. red & deep yellow-green, perf. 12¼ x 12½, a used example on 1868 entire letter to Moscow tied by "St. Petersburg" cds's (Oct 26) in black. A very late use of the issue on an entire in marvellously fresh condition. Rare Mi = € 900.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5255 Russia

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    1908/12: Arms 1 k. orange strip of four, 2 k. green, 4 k. rose-red (5), 7 k. pale blue (2) and 10 k. deep blue (4) all used on registered 1912 cover at 80 kopek rate to Siloko, Southern Nigeria tied by "RIGA" (Latvia) circular datestamps (Jan 28) in black. Information strikes and registration label at base and reverse with Liverpool transit and Lagos oval registered datestamp (March 1). Central file fold away from adhesives but a spectacular franking to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5256 Russia

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    Catalogue# : 1+2+5
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    Tanna Tuva 1926: 1 kop. red (four examples), 2 k. light blue (two) and horizontal pair of 10 k. violet, all used on 1927 cover to Moscow neatly tied by "KIZLI * TOUWA" circular datestamps in black (Feb 8) with information strike below. Reverse with two different Moscow datestamps of receipt (March 4 and 5). A rare first issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5257 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
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    1850: 6 cs. black, Plate 1, a used example with ample to large margins all round, on 1850 entire letter to Madrid tied by "arana" in black with "Victoria" despatch cds (May 27) in red at right.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 5258 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
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    1850: 6 cs. black, Plate II, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1850 cover to Tudela cancelled by bold strike of "11" handstamp in blue with "Zaragoza / Aragon" cds (Feb 23) adjacent and arrival (Feb 26) on reverse both in red. Scarce and attractive cover. Signed Roig, Jamet.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5259 Spanish Andorra

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    Catalogue# : 1+2+4+7+9
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    Spanish Andorra 1928: 2 c. olive-green, 5 c. rose, 15 c. blue-green, 30 c. sepia and 50 c. orange, all used on registered 1928 cover to Berne, Switzerland all tied by "Certificado / Andorra / La Vieja" datestamps (May 19) in black. One or two small scuffs but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5260 Philippines

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    Philippines under Spanish rule 1854: Engraved 5 c. orange-red, a used example with large margins all round for this scarce adhesive, used on cover front to Cebú tied by circular dots obliterator in black. A very rare stamp on letter (Scott = $ 3'000), slightly discoloured but seldom seen.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5261 Philippines

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    1854: Engraved 5 c. orange-red, a used example with large margins all round for this scarce adhesive, used on 1855 cover to Salomagne (and readdressed to Vigan) tied by circular dots obliterator in black with faded despatch cds of Manila in blue at right (June 18). File folds away from the stamp; an extremely rare stamp on letter. Signed Herbert Bloch, Pfenninger Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5262 Philippines

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    1854: 10 c. carmine, the used block of four with large margins all round, scissor cut between the stamps from base in the margin only, of vibrant rich colour, cancelled by complete strike of circular dotted handstamp in black. Trace of thin on second stamp but in exceptional condition and appearance, of great rarity in a multiple Cert. Comex (2014) Edifil 2.rnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons (1977); Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, 20 Nov 2014, lot 5387.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5263 Philippines

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    Mariana Islands 1899: Philippines 2 c. blue-green and 8 c. sepia-brown, surcharged in violet (Edifil 1+5), used on 1899 single rate cover to Manila, Philippines tied by oval "GOBIERNO P.M. / YSLAS MARIANAS" handstamp in brown. Reverse with "MIL. STA. No. 1 MANILA PHIL. ISL'DS / REC'D" datestamp (Dec 11) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, lower back flap missing but a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5264 Cuba

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    Cuba under Spanish rule 1855: ½ real blackish-green on bluzed paper, two single examples and a horizontal pair, used on 1855 registered cover to Havana cancelled by oval network handstamps in black with framed "CERTIF." and six "0" weight marks denoting registration at edges. "MATANZAS / ISLA DE CUBA" somewhat unclear despatch cds inm same ink (Dec 6). Havana arrival cds (Dec 7) and docketing of receipt by addressee on reverse. Diagonal cover crease not greatly affecting the appearance of an early and rare registered cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5265 Cuba

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    1855/56: Thin "Y¼" overprint in black on 2 r. carmine on blued, ample margins all round, used on 1858 local cover mailed within Havana tied by network oval obliterator in black, with HABANA cds adjacent (March 1) in blue. A rare stamp on letter Scott = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5266 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 1
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    1855: 3 sk. blue-green, a fine example in a rich shade, used on 1858 cover front to Ranea tied by framed "NEDER-KALIX" datestamp (Jan 6) superbly struck in black, with equally fine information strike at right. Underpaid by 1 sk. banco for the single rate, a fine, very rare and most attractive usage. Signed Strandell Mi = € 40'000.rnProvenance: Collection Lars Hedberg purchased from Frimärkhuset (1954); collection Sven Sanstedt (1983), collection Kersti Larsson, Postilijonen, Malmo, 19-20 March 2004, lot 963.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5267 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 1+3
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    1855: 3 sk. bright blue-green, a fine example in a delicate shade, used on 1857 cover front to Stettin, with vertical pair of 6 sk. grey-brown and sadly missing a further 6 sk. adhesive, tied by STOCKHOLM circular datestamps (March 28) in black. Framed "Aus Schweden" handstamp below and rate confirmed by manuscript "franco 21" below. Despite fault a remarkable usage. Signed Sjöman Michel = € 6'000 (for the stamps off cover).rnProvenance: Frimärkhuset, Lidingö, 3 Nov 1973, lot 141; collection Lennart Hattenbach, Postilijonen, Malmo, 21-22 March 1997, lot 732.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5268 Sweden

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    1855: 4 sk. blue, a fine example used on 1856 entire letter to Carlkrona cancelled by central STOCKHOLM cds (Jan 27) in black, with information strike above.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5269 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    1855: 4 sk. ultramarine, a fine example in this unusual shade, used on small cover to Twosa tied by STOCKHOLM circular datestamp (Oct 20) with information strike at left, year slugs weak but probably 1857. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5270 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    1855: 4 sk. blue, a fine example used on 1858 entire letter to Norberg tied by superb strike of "BJÖRNLUNDA" circular datestamp (May 31) in black with further information strike at right. Minor file fold just touches the adhesive but a delightful entire of superb appearance. A rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5271 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1855: 8 sk. orange-yellow, a fine example of excellent colour, used on 1856 cover at double rate (marked "2" at left in manuscript) to Wenersborg, tied by "STOCKHOLM cds (Sept 11) in black with information strike adjacent. Complete red wax seal on reverse; file fold well away from the adhesive, a most attractive cover. Signed Strandell Mi = € 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5272 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1855: 8 sk. orange, two oxidised examples used on 1857 registered cover to Mariestad, Thorsön, Boda tied by HJO circular datestamps (Aug 11) in black. Reverse with four red wax seals, two still joined by green & white string for security. Despite imperfections, a rare cover. Signed Strandell.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5273 Sweden

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1855: 24 sk. pale vermilion, a used example with some blunted perfs. on 1856 entire letter to Danzig, endorsed "Franco Stralsund via Ystad" at lower left (Stralsund over-struck with FRANCO in black), the adhesive tied by slightly over-inked STOCKHOLM cds (Nov 25) with information cds adjacent and framed "Aus Schweden" in black. Reverse with "K.S. & N.P. / HAMBURG" cds and Hamburg cds (Dec 2) with arrival alongside (Dec 4). The adhesive not as fine as one might wish but a rare single franking to an unusual destination Michel = 10'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5274 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 1/IIaxK
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    1863: 20 pa. black on thin yellow paper coloured through, an unused 'foot to foot' vertical tête-bêche pair showing complete thickness of the red Control band in centre, large margins all round, small pinhole not detractinmg from the appearance of a scarce pair with small traces of og.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5275 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 1/IIxa
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    1863: 20 pa. black on thin yellow paper, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1863 entire letter bilingually addressed to Brousse cancelled by "battal" handstamp in black. No minor soiling to entire but a fine pair.rnProvenance: Collection Herry W. Schaefer, Corinphila sale 130, Oct 2001, lot 2459; Corinphila sale 177, Feb 2013, lot 2040.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5276 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 2/IIxa
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    1863: 1 pi. black on lilac thin yellow paper, a fine example with large margins all round, used on entire letter from Beirut to Damascus cancelled by "battal" handstamp struck in blue. A fine and appealing entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5277 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 2/IIxa
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    1863: 1 pi. black on thin grey-lilac paper coloured through, a very fine example in a vibrant deep shade used on 1864 entire letter written in Armenian from Edirne to Istanbul, tied by dotted "battal" handstamp in blue. A most attractive entire.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141, May 2004, lot 2814.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5278 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 1/IIIya
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    1863: 20 pa. black on thick surface coloured yellow paper, a fine horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1864 cover from Beirut to Damascus cancelled by "battal" handstamp in blue. A fresh and very fine cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5279 Turkey

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    Catalogue# : 2/IIIyb
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    1863: 1 pi. black on thick surface coloured grey-lilac paper, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1864 cover to Istanbul tied by bold strike of the dotted "battal" handstamp in black. A most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5280 Turkey

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    1901: Turkey 1 pi. violet-blue, a horizontal pair used on reverse of 1903 cover sent registered to Nancy, France tied by bold strike of "SEVKILHABIL / (ALEP)" cds (Coles & Walker fig. 19 - four years earlier than listed) in black (Dec 2) with repeated strike on obverse and registration handstamp. Slight soiling, the envelope opened for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5281 Afghanistan

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    1871 (Dated 1288): Shahi black, Plate A, positions 10 and 13 on the sheet of fifteen subjects, used on slightly distressed cover from Peshawar cancelled by corner bites and by red ink wash. Faults to the envelope but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5282 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Shahi black, Plate C, a vertical pair, positions 12/15 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, used on cover cancelled by corner bites and slight red wash. Fine and scarce usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5283 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Abasi black, Plate D, a vertical pair positions 1/4 used with Shahi black, Plate D, a vertical pair positions 6/9 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, tied to reverse of cover from Peshawar to Khulm by bites and by red ink wash cancellations. Despite some imperfections a very scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5284 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Sanar black, Plate B, position 11 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, on small fragile cover cancelled by bite and in black manuscript.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5285 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Sanar black, Plate B, position 15 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, a fine example used on reverse of envelope cancelled by oily red ink wash normally used in Peshawar. Central file fold affects the adhesive and typical envelope imperfections but nevertheless scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5286 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Sanar black, Plate B, position 8 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, used on reverse of cover from Peshawar with complete contents, cancelled by corner bite and by oily red cancellation. Scarce and fine. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5287 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Sanar black, Plate D, a vertical pair, positions 11/14 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects used on reverse of slightly restored pink cover tied by magenta ink wash. A scarce and not unattractive usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5288 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Abasi black, Plate C, position 1 and Sanar black, plate C, vertical pair, positions 2/5 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, used on reverse of fine 1874 cover from Kabul cancelled by bites and with manuscript pen strokes in black ink. A most attractive usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5289 Afghanistan

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    1871/72 (Dated 1288): Sanar black, Plate C, position 8 on the composite sheet of fifteen subjects, used on 1871 cover cancelled by bite and red ink wash, in combination with India ½ a. blue tied by "Pind Dadan Khan / 58" duplex in black with "Peshawar" cds in red (Sept 26) adjacent. Fragile and mounted onto card. Ex collection Dr. Gnadinger.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5290 Imperial China

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    1878: Large Dragon 1 c. green, a sheet marginal example in a deep shade (cliche 21), in combination with 5 c. orange-yellow in a sheet marginal horizontal strip of three (cliches 8-9-10) also in a deep rich shade tied on 1879 double rate cover to Ferrybridge, Yorkshire by "Tientsin" seal handstamp in black and the strip also tied by "CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI" cds (Nov 28) in black. Obverse with France Type Sage 35 c. black on yellow for single rate (the Chinese ½ ounce equalled 14.2 grams, the French 15) with "SHANG-HAI / CHINE" cds adjacent (Nov 28) and Modane transit in red. Reverse with Normanton arrival cds (12 Jan 1880). Illustrated in "Comprehensive Illustration of Covers of Chinese Large Dragons" by James B. Whang on pages 113-114. Slight overall soiling due to journey, but a magnificent and extremely attractive first issue combination cover.rnProvenance: Collections M.D. Chow; Allen Gokson; J.R. Hughes; James B. Whang, Christies Swire, Hong Kong, 2 Nov 1994, lot 1795.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5291 Imperial China

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    1878: Large Dragon 3 ca. brown-red, thin paper, two examples, one (cliche 12) with small corner fault, the other (cliche 11) with overlapped left margin and fine, tied to 1879 Hall & Holtz cover to Shanghai by "PEKING" chop in blue; reverse with fine "I.G. OF CUSTOMS / PEKING" despatch cds (Oct 9) in blue, "CUSTOMS / TIENTSIN" transit in black (Oct 11) and "Shanghai Local Post" arrival cds (Oct 16) in blue. Despite the imperfection a most attractive cover. Illustrated in "Comprehensive Illustration of Covers of Chinese Large Dragons" by James B. Whang on page 106. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5292 Imperial China

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    1878/83:  Large Dragon 1 ca. green, 3 ca. brown-red and 5 ca. yellow-ochre, wide setting, the used set of three values, all cancelled by part chops in blue of Peking, one or two minor imperfections but a scarce set Gi = £ 2'825.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5293 Imperial China

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    1878/83: Large Dragon 1 ca. deep green, wide setting, a used example of rich colour, well centred, corner crease at upper left, very lightly cancelled by part "Customs" cds in black Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5294 Imperial China

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    1878/83: Large Dragon 3 ca. brown-red, wide setting, a used example with slight aging, one blunt perf. at top, cancelled in black at Tientsin Gi = £ 325.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5295 Imperial China

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    1878/83: Large Dragon 5 ca. yellow-ochre, wide setting, a used example of clear impression, cancelled by slightly smudged part chop in black. A scarce stamp Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5296 Imperial China

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    1878/83: Large Dragon 1 ca. green on opaque thick paper, narrow setting, a used example with one or two typically slightly blunted perfs. cancelled by part chops in blue Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5297 Imperial China

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    1878/83: Large Dragon 3 ca. vermilion on opaque thick paper, narrow setting, a well centred used example with one or two typically slightly blunted perfs., neatly cancelled by "Peking" oval chop in blue Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5298 Imperial China

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    1878/83: Large Dragon 5 ca. chrome-yellow on opaque thick paper, narrow setting, a well centred used example with one or two typically slightly blunted perfs. and trace of thin spot, cancelled by part "Shanghai" oval chop in black Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5299 Imperial China

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    1878/1883: Large Dragon 1 ca. green, thick paper, in a horizontal pair with 5 ca. chrome-yellow on thick paper - two single examples and a horizontal pair, with 3 ca. brown-red on thick paper; used on reverse of 1884 cover to Le Havre, France all cancelled by four strikes of the  "PEKING" chop in blue. "I.G. OF CUSTOMS / PEKING" cds of despatch above (Nov 7) in blue, "CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI" transit cds in black (Nov 15) alongside. Passed to French P.O. with Type sage 1 fr. olive tied by "SHANGHAI / CHINE" cds (Nov 19) on obverse with probable Modane transit in red below (Dec 29). Blue wafer seal of the Russian Embassy in Peking in blue on reverse with Havre arrival cds in black. The 3 ca. does not belong to the cover and has taken the place of a missing 5 ca. (rate should have been 27 candarins) - see pages 446-447 in "Comprehensive Illustration of Covers of Chinese Large Dragons" by James B. Whang; some trivial aging but nevertheless a spectacular cover.rnProvenance: Collection Sir Percival & Lady David.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5300 Imperial China

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    1912 (March): Overprinted at the Statistical Dept., Shanghai, the set of fifteen to $ 5 unused, fresh and fine appearance but for slight elements of toning on top perfs. of the 30 c. and $ 5, large part og. A rare set Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF
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