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  • Lot# : 6101 France

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    1849: Triple rate Cover from Sedan to Verdun bearing Cérès 1 fr. dark carmine, a fresh and fine left margined example with fair to huge margins, tied by crisp grill obliterator, SEDAN despatch cds (Oct 27, 51) alongside. Reverse with "VERDUN-S-MEUSE" arrival cds of the next day. Some staining of the cover just mentioned for accuracy, an attractive adhesive on interesting cover of the third weight step. Signed Roumet Yvert = € 1'600+ / Maury 6a = € 2'500.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6102 France

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    1849: Triple rate Entire letter from Marseille to Lyon bearing Cérès 1 fr. carmine-brun, a fresh and fine example with good to huge margins incl. parts of the right neighbouring stamp, tied by crisp grill obliterator, MARSEILLE despatch cds (Jan 14, 50) alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival cds of the next day. Horizontal file folds well away from the adhesive, an attractive adhesive on interesting cover. Cert. von der Weid (1998) Yvert = € 1'700 / Maury 6b = € 1'850.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6103 France

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    1853: Triple rate Cover from Montemboeuf, Charente, directed  to Bordeaux bearing Cérès 1 fr. 'carmin-cerise', a fresh and fine example with good to large margins, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '2080' lozenge, cursive "15 / Montemboeuf" despatch handstamp alongside. Reverse with ambulant, ANGOULEME transit and BORDEAUX arrival (April 25, 54) cds's. Cover strongly refolded to reduce its size, an attractive adhesive in this rare shade issued in 1853, the cover despatched from a small bureau de distribution, a desirable combination. Cert. Calves (1988) Maury 6d = € 4'550.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6104 France

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    1853 (May 31): Cover from Paris to Lima, Peru, endorsed "Paquebots anglais via Panama" and bearing a combination franking of Cérès 1849 1 fr. dark-carmine in a horizontal pair and Présidence 10 c. bistre, three fine and fresh adhesives with vivid colour and fair to large margins, each tied by Gros points mute obliterator, clear PARIS despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Ligne-de-Calais ambulant cds and framed VAPOR of Lima in blue. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the adhesives just mentioned for accuracy, a rare Shipmail franking of utmost attractiveness, paying correctly the 210 centimes single rate in the tariff of  August 1849 for mail to the Pacific Coast of South America via Great Britain and Panama. Certs. E. Diena (1984), Calves (1996) Maury = € 15'000.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6105 France

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    1849: Cérès 1 fr. vermilion 'vermillon foncé dit de Sedan', a splendid example of this rare stamp, with vibrant colour and good to large margins all round, tied by crisp grill obliterator to triple rate cover, directed to Lannion, crisp "SEDAN 12 SEPT. 50" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with PARIS transit and LANNION arrival (Sept 15) cds. An impressive item with this much sought after adhesive, an exceptional item, undoubtedly one of the finest letters bearing this distinctive shade. Certs. Goebel (2003), Brun (2003) Yvert Spécialisé = € 33'500 / Maury 7c = € 45'000.rnNote: A late usage of the 1 fr. vermilion in Sedan, in the typical deep vibrant shade, compare Maury (2018) on page 22.rnReference: Displayed in the Yvert Spécialisé (2000) - hall of fame for the Vermillion on page 61.rnProvenance: Collection La Fayette, Spink sale (Nov. 2003), lot 73.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6106 France

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    1849/50: Lot nine covers incl. four single or double frankings of 1849 Cérès 20 c. black on white or yellow paper, all tied by mute grille obliterator, two single rate frankings from Arras & Manciet and two double rate frankings from St. Louis and Beziers. Also five single frankings of 1850 Cérès 25 c. blue or dark blue from Bone Algerie, Chartres, Lectoure, Brienne and Pau, an appealing group of fine and fresh examples with good to large margins.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6107 France

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    1852: Cover mailed within the postal district of Auch, Gers bearing Présidence 10 c. dark bistre-brown, a fine and fresh corner marginal example with good to enormous margins, tied by splendid Petits Chiffres '168' numeral lozenge, indistinct cursive despatch handstamp of the bureau de distribution and perfect AUCH arrival (Oct 29, 53) cds alongside. Signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1985) Maury 9c = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6108 France

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    1852: Cover from Les Moutiers - Les Maufaits to Napoleon Vendée bearing Présidence 25 c. blue, a large to huge example with sheet margin (10-11 mm) at left showing complete ligne d'encadrement, cancelled with light Petits Chiffres '2192' numeral lozenge and by fair despatch cds (April 30, 53), postman's cachet 'A' in circle alongside. A most appealing small item, signed Goebel Maury = € 3'350.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6109 France

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    1852: Lot eight covers incl. six single and two double frankings of Présidence 25 c. blue or clear blue, all tied by Petits Chiffres or Étoile de Paris handstamps, single rate frankings from Loches, Paris, Lesneven, Clary, Le Mans and Bordeaux, pairs on two covers from St. Lo. One cover with handstruck '25' due, an appealing group of fine and fresh frankings with good to large margins.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6110 France

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    1854: Entire letter from Blois to Salon, bearing Napoléon imperf. 5 c. green in a block of four, a fine and fresh multiple with fair to large margins all round, tied by Petits Chiffres '429' numeral lozenge, BLOIS despatch cds (Dec 9, 58) alongside. Reverse with two ambulants and SALON arrival cds's. Tear at top pf letter well away from the franking, an exceptional usage to pay correctly the 20 c. office to office July 1854 rate. Maury = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6111 France

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    1853: Entire letter sent within the same postal district from Crespin to Condé-sur-l'Escaut, internally dated "8 Juin 1857", bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. 'citron' type I from the defective 1857 print run, a fine and fresh example with large to enormous margins incl. parts of the left neighbouring stamp, tied by two strikes of the postman's cachet 'OR' in circle. Minor toning but a very interesting item, signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6112 France

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    1853: Double rate Cover from Mirepoix to Pamiers bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. 'jaune-citron' type I, a fine and fresh block of four with good to large margins, each adhesive tied by light Petits Chiffres '2010' lozenge, MIREPOIX despatch cds (July 24, 54) alongside. Reverse with PAMIERS arrival cds of the same day. A beautiful cover. Signed R. Mondolfo; cert. Robineau (1986) Maury 13/Ie = € 5'850.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6113 France

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    1853: Entire letter from Paris to Torino, bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre-brown type I and 40 c. orange, two fine examples in fresh colours with good to enormous margins, tied by 'Pointilleé fin' mute obliterator, PARIS despatch cds (June 11, 60) in black and framed "P.D." handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with TORINO arrival (June 13) cds. A very fresh entire of utmost attractiveness.rnNote: Directed to Colonel Lodovico Frapolli (1815-1878), who was between 1860-74 member of the Sardinian, later Italian parliament and was involved in the organization of diplomatic and military questions. The present letter deals with the purchase of military equipment In France by the Sardinian government.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6114 France

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    1854: Envelope from Beaune to Épinac bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a superb example with large to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring stamps and huge sheet margin at right (13 mm), showing complete Filet d'encadrement, tied by Petits Chiffres '325' lozenge, part strike of BEAUNE despatch cds (Sept 5, 55) alongside. Reverse with ÉPINAC arrival cds of the same day. Horizontal file fold well away from the splendid adhesive, a rare usage. Signed Lamy Maury 14/Ij = € 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6115 France

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    1854: Envelope from Troyes to Paris bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. dark blue Type I, a fine and fresh well margined example with huge corner sheet margin (10 x 5 mm), showing extremely rare 'carré de repère', tied by Petits Chiffres '3432' lozenge and by TROYES despatch cds (April 22, 56). Reverse with ambulant and PARIS arrival (April 23) cds's. An exceptional franking, certs. Calves (1989), E. Diena (1989) Yvert unlisted / Maury unlisted on cover, € 6'400 for a used stamp.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6116 France

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    1860: Envelope from Paris to Ludwigsburg, Kingdom of Württemberg, bearing Napoléon imperf. pair 20 c. blue type I and 10 c. bistre type II, two examples in the bistre and brown shade, all four adhesives showing variety: "Piquage Susse", each adhesive tied by Paris lozenge 'D' in black, matching despatch cds (July 4, 62) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant, oval "FRANKREICH über BADEN" handstamp and indistinct arrival cds. An exceptional double rate franking with this variety. Signed Calves; cert. Brun (2023).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6117 France

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    1854: Triple rate entire letter from Cahors to Montauban bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. carmine, a fine and fresh example with even large margins, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '580' numeral lozenge, CAHORS despatch cds (May 27, 56) alongside, reverse with MONTAUBAN arrival cds from the same day. A most attractive item.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6118 France

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    1857 (Aug 31): Cover from Paris to Vera Cruz, endorsed "par vapeur 2 7bre via Southampton", bearing 1854 Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine in a horizontal strip of five with fresh colour and good to huge margins, tied by Paris 'D' lozenge with matching indistinct despatch cds of the Bureau de quartier 'J' in black, framed PD and London "PAID 1 SP 1857" transit datestamp, these in red alongside. Upon arrival charged with handstruck '4' (reales) due marking (four times rate at 10 grams). A spectacular and extremely rare Ship mail franking paying five times the 80 centimes rate via Great Britain which came into force in January 1857. Cert. Brun (2022).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 6119 France

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    1859: Triple rate Entire letter from Paris to Rochefort bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. rose 'rose vif', a fine and fresh example with large to enormous margins including parts of two neighbouring stamps, tied by Paris lozenge 'D', matching despatch cds (April 23, 60) alongside, reverse with ambulant and "ROCHEFORT-S-MER"arrival cds's. A superb adhesive on an attractive letter between 20 and 100 gram. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6120 France

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    1854: Cover from Paris to Napoli, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. carmine type I and 20 c. dark blue type I, two fine and fresh examples with even large margins, tied by 'Grands points carrés' mute obliterator, PARIS despatch cds (Jan 15, 56) in black, framed "AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT" handstamp and Napoli rate control stamp, both in red alongside. Reverse with NAPOLI arrival (Jan 21) cds in red. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless an interesting piece of postal history, underpaid by 40 centimes and therefore taxed upon arrival.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6121 France

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    1854: Quadruple rate Entire letter from a steamship company in Paris to Harburg, Kingdom of Hannover, bearing horizontal pair of Napoléon imperf. 80 c. carmine, a fine and fresh multiple with good to large margins, tied by Paris lozenge 'DS2' in black, matching despatch cds (May 17, 54), framed PD and Franco handstamps, these in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant cds and Prussian "AUS FRANKREICH PER AACHEN 18 / 5" entry cds in red. Horizontal and vertical file folds away from the franking, nevertheless an appealing piece of postal history, certs. A. Diena (1974), Calves (1988) Maury = € 28'500.rnNote: mail for the Kingdom of Hannover had to be franked like mail to the third Prussian rayon with 30 c. for each 7.5 gr. for the French part of the journey and approximately 37 c. for each 15 gr. for the third Prussian rayon. The present cover must have had a weight between 22.5 - 30 grams, i.e. in the 4th French and the 2nd Prussian weight rate resulting in four times 30 c. for the French part and twice 37 c. for the Prussian part, in total 194 c., rounded up to the next decime.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6122 France

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    1854/60: Selection 19 entire letters / covers with Napoléon imperf. frankings incl. 5 c. green on printed matter entires sent within Autun, two examples on local letter within Paris, 10 c. bistre on two local covers, pair on office to office cover, also single example on underpaid cover, 20 c. blue type I & II, a marginal example with filet d'encadrement, five other covers with shade interest, a valentine envelope, an entire from the occupation of Rome, two covers with block of four and strip of four, 40 c. orange cancelled in Barcelona, another on double rate inland cover, and 80 c. carmine on triple rate cover. Two certificates, interesting selection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6123 France

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    1862: Envelope from an officer of the French expeditionnary forces in Mexico to Strasbourg, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue (2), three fresh and and overall fine examples, few nibbed perfs, tied upon arrival by Gros Chiffres '3465' lozenge of Strasbourg, clear "CORPS EXP MEXIQUE Bau K 18 AVRIL 65" despatch cds and framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with STRASBOURG arrival cds (June 11, 65). An interesting and attractive cover showing the officer's rate from Mexico with a British vessel, which came into effect on February 12, 1862. Cert. Robineau (1998).rnNote: Some of the French Fieldpost offices in Mexico seemed to lack the 'CEM' lozenge obliterator and left the franking uncancelled or used provisional obliteration by pen, compare Chauvet & Brun (2007) - Introduction à l'histoire postale, on p. 706.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6124 France

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    1862: Complete printed matter wrapper, endorsed "papiers d'affaires", sent from Haguenau to Paris, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre and 40 c. orange, two fine and fresh example, tied by HAGUENAU despatch cds (Sept 22, 64), a rare cancellation especially on the 40 centimes, an appealing presentation of the commercial printed matter rate up to 500 grams.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6125 France

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    1861: Envelope from Arces to Paroy-en-Othe, bearing Napoléon perf. 10 c. bistre in mixed franking with Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type I, two fresh and fine adhesives tied by Gros chiffres '138' lozenge, ARCES despatch cds (Dec 30, 67) in black alongside. Reverse with "BRIENON-L'ARCHEVEQUE" transit cds of the next day. An appealing combination of same colour and denomination but different issues to pay the office to office rate, cert. Goebel (1996).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6126 France

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    1862: Envelope from the French expeditionnary forces in Rome, directed to Pont-Saint-Esprit, Gard, bearing Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine example, tied by grill obliterator, fair "CORPS EXP D'ITALIE / 1e DIVISION 13 JANV 64" despatch cds in black alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE transit and Marseille-Lyon ambulant cds's (Jan 19). Interesting cover showing the military concessionary rate from Italy which was identical to the metropolitan rate. Maury = € 600.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6127 France

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    1862: Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue in a horizontal tête-bêche pair, a fresh and fine multiple, tied by fair Étoile de Paris mute obliterator to cover directed to Torino, despatch cds (July 18, 65) anf framed PD, both in black alongside. Reverse with TORINO arrival (July 20) cds. File folds well away from the stamps, nevertheless a desirable presentation of this rare tête-bêche, signed Vaccari; cert. A. Diena (1967) Yvert = € 3'500 / Maury T22 = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6128 France

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    1862: Double rate Entire letter from Marseille to Catania dated inside "Marseille le 20. Mai 1865", bearing Napoléon perf. 40 c., two fresh and overall fine examples with vivid colour in the orange and yellow-orange shades, few nibbed perfs, tied by Italian NAPOLI cds (May 23) (Salles fig. 697), clear "PIROSCAFI - MERCANTILI / ESTERO" (Salles fig. 692) handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with another NAPOLI strike and CATANIA arrival cds (May 27). A fine Shipmail entire Salles = RR / Maury = € 1'650+.rnReference: Salles - La Poste Maritime Française Tome I, p. 182/183.rnNote: Franked correctly at the Italy rate in France and brought with a mercantile vessel to Naples, where the stamp was cancelled upon arrival at the Post Office. An early usage of this type of Napoli datestamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6129 France

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    1863/71: Selection 17 cover/entires/fronts with Napoléon perf. frankings incl. two printed matter items with 1 c. bronze single frankings, 5 c. green, one cover with strip of three on local Paris cover, two covers with four examples to pay the pre 1871 office to office rate, and one cover with strip of five to pay the September 1871 inland rate, 10 c. bistre as single frankings on printed matter and on local cover, a strip of three to Switzerland, also five covers with 20 c. blue with single frankings, two of them with sheet margin, one in the short form, one strongly shifted, and a cover in the border rayon from Sospello to San Remo, also block of four on triple rate cover, 40 c. orange on Italy cover with 'Pointillé fin' obliterator and double rate inland cover from La Calle in Algeria to Marseille.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6130 France

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    September cover, 1862: Entire letter from Mailly-de-la-Somme to Mont-de-Marsan, bearing Napoléon laureated 1 c. green-olive in a horizontal strip of five and two examples of 10 c. bistre type II, overall fresh and fine adhesives, some perf toning, tied by superb Gros chiffres '6099' lozenge, delightful type 24 cogwheel "MAILLY-DE-LA-SOMME (76)" despatch cds (Sept 4, 71) alongside. Reverse with ambulant and "MONT-DE-MARSAN" arrival (Sept 6) cds's. A splendid way to pay the new 25 centimes inland rate valid from September 1st, 1971.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6131 France

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    1862: Envelope from St. Thibaud-de-Couz within the same postal district to Chambéry, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II, an overall fresh and fine adhesives with few nibbed perfs, tied by superb Gros chiffres '3872' lozenge, splendid type 24 cogwheel "St THIBAUD-DE-COUZ (88)" despatch cds (June 13, 70) and oval 'BM' of Les Échelles in black alongside. Reverse with "GARE DE CHAMBÉRY" transit and CHAMBÉRY arrival cds's of the same day. A beauty, one of the rarest cancellations in Savoy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6132 France

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    1868: Envelope from the French Troops in the Papal States to Coutances, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fine example with good perforation, tied by light 'CER 2' lozenge in red, corresponding clear "CORPS EXPÉDre 2 ROME 2" despatch (July 10, 69) cds in red alongside, reverse with two ambulant, PARIS transit and COUTANCES arrival (July 16) cds's. An interesting and attractive cover, franked correctly at the military concession rate. Signed A. Diena Maury = € 3'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6133 France

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    1867: Cover from Cherbourg to London, endorsed "via Southampton", bearing Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown-black, a fine and fresh example, cancelled by fair British barred 'A25' obliterator in black, corresponding tombstone "SOUTHAMPTON FRANCE MB" datestamp (Oct 1, 1870) alongside, reverse with LONDON arrival cds of the same day in red. An interesting cover despatched directly on the vessel, the adhesive cancelled upon arrival in Great Britain. Maury = € 2'200.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6134 France

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    1867: Double rate Envelope from Le Havre to New York, endorsed "Steamer Siberia / via Liverpool", bearing Napoléon laureated pair 80 c. rose in mixed franking with two examples of Siège 1870 40 c. orange, all stamps with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by Gros Chiffres '6311' lozenge with matching "LE HAVRE / LE PORT" despatch (June 9, 73) cds in black and framed "P.P." handstamp in red alongside, this one later crossed out and replaced by framed PD in red. Obverse struck in addition by "SHIP LETTER PAID LONDON" transit (June 10) and "BOSTON PAID" transit (June 25) cds's in red. Reverse with LIVERPOOL transit cds. An attractive and interesting franking, paying twice the July 1871 rate of 120 centimes.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6135 France

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    1869: Double rate Envelope with an insured value of 3'000 francs mailed from Alger to Toulouse, forwarded to Lévignac-s-Save, bearing Napoléon laureated 5 fr. violet-grey, a fine and fresh example of this difficult stamp in mixed franking with Cérès 1872 30 c. brown and pair 80 c. rose, all stamps with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by perfect strikes of Gros Chiffres '5005' lozenge with matching timbre indicatif de chargement in red alongside. Reverse with two ambulants, indistinct TOULOUSE transit and "LEVIGNAC-S-SAVE" arrival (Aug 3) cds's. A most attractive rare high value franking, rarely seen from Algeria, cert. Brun (2023).rnNote: The total value letter postage included the letter rate, in this case 40 c. for a double rate item, a fixed rate of 50 centimes and an insured value fee of 20 c. for each 100 fr. or parts thereof, in this case 600 c., in total 690 c. correctly franked.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6136 France

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    1863/72: Selection 14 covers / entires with frankings of Napoléon laureated issues incl. 1 c. olive in a block of four on printed matter, pair on wrapper, 2 c. red-brown pair on printed matter wrapper, 4 c. grey in a strip of four & single on office to office cover, 10 c. bistre strip of four on cover to Italy, 20 c. blue, four single frankings, one from Algeria, one from small bureau de distribution, one with blue cancellation and one with variety 'à la corne', also two covers with pairs to Italy, one with strongly shifted perforation, one cover with strip of five and single on double rate cover to Spain, combination franking 20 c. laureated with 20 c. perforated on double rate cover, also 30 c. brown, two examples to Trieste. Interesting ensemble.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6137 France

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    'Affranchisement de Fortune' 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre-yellow diagonally bisected and used with Siège 20 c. blue, two fresh and fine examples, tied by crisp 'AR.P.' train station P.O. lozenge in black with "GARE DE HAZEBROUCK" despatch cds (Sept 24, 1871) below. The cover directed to Fléchinelle, reverse with ambulant and FLÉCHIN transit cds's of the following day. A rare and desirable franking to pay the newly introduced 25 centimes rate. Signed Calves; cert. E. Diena (1985) Yvert = € 10'000 / Maury 36 var = € 6'250.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6138 France

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    1870: Double rate Value cover from Valençay to Champaissant nearby Saint-Cosme-en-Vairais with an insured value of 730 francs, bearing Siège 40 c. orange in combination with Cérès 1872 5 c. green (2), 15 c. bistre, 25 c. blue type I and pair 80 c. rose, overall fine and fresh adhesives, the Siège with oxidation traces, tied by fair Gros Chiffres '4072' lozenge. VALENCAY despatch cds (Feb 16, 74) as well as CHARGÉ handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with timbre indicatif de chargement, two ambulants and "St. COSME" transit cds of the next day. A very attractive and unusual five-colour franking from this small office. Signed Colla & Pothion.rnNote: Correct franking with 40 c. for the second weight rate, 50 c. fixed fee plus eight times 20 c. for the insurance of 730 francs, in total 250 centimes.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6139 France

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    1870: Entire September letter from Molinges to Lyon, bearing Bordeaux 1 c. olive report 3, a spectacular block of five from the upper margins with positions 6-8/11+12 in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, each adhesive tied by Gros Chiffres '2383' lozenge, with superb type 24 cogwheel MOLINGES despatch cds (Sept 15, 1871) alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival cds of the same day. Horizontal file fold through the lower stamps, Siège with corner irregularities, nevertheless an interesting and appealing combination to pay the new 25 centimes rate introduced at the beginning of that month. Signed Lamy Maury = € 3'700 for a block of four on cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 148 (Feb 2007), lot 1996.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6140 France

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    1870: Entire local letter within Lyon, bearing Bordeaux 4 c. grey report 2, a splendid example with large margins, extremely fresh, in mixed franking with Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive and 10 c. bistre type II, tied by crisp LYON despatch cds (Sept 12, 1871). Reverse another LYON strike of the next day. Horizontal and vertical file folds well away from the immaculate franking, an exceptional and appealing combination to pay the new 15 centimes local rate introduced at the beginning of that month, in addition a rare use of the datestamp to cancel the adhesives. Cert. von der Weid (1998).rnNote: Like for the new 25 centimes office to office rate, also for the new 15 centimes local rate, new adhesives of the Cérès design had been issued on September 1st, 1871. These new adhesives were, however, not always available and led to these wonderful September covers, in the present case a rare local one from a large office where the new Cérès adhesives should have been available.rnProvenance: Collection Caspary, Hamers NY  (Nov 1957), lot 1107; Collection Mont Blanc, Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7796.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6141 France

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    1870: Entire printed mourning letter from Beaujeu to Vernay, Rhône, bearing Bordeaux 5 c. green-yellow report 2, state 2, position 3, a superb example with enormous margins and parts of sheet margin at top, tied by indistinct BEAUJEU despatch cds (Aug 1871). Horizontal and vertical file folds well away from the franking, an exceptional single franking of this stamp. Cert. Roumet (2000) Yvert = € 5'000 / Maury 42/II = € 6'000.rnProvenance: Stephen Walske collection.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6142 France

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    1870: Entire letter from Reims to Bordeaux, bearing Bordeaux 5 c. green-yellow report 2, state 1, a fine and fresh example with even large margins in mixed franking with Siège 20 c. blue, tied by indistinct Gros chiffres lozenge with REIMS despatch cds (Sept 1, 1871) alongside. Reverse with BORDEAUX arrival cds of the following day. Light vertical file fold well away from the franking, an appealing September franking from the first day of the new tariff. Signed Sorani.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6143 France

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    1870: Cover within Bordeaux, bearing Bordeaux 10 c. 'bistre-verdâtre' report 1, a fine and fresh example with even large margins, tied by crisp Gros chiffres '807' lozenge with matching "BORDEAUX / LA BASTIDE" despatch cds (Feb 12, 71) alongside. An attractive local cover with this sought after shade, cert. von der Weid (1998) Maury 43/Ic = € 1'150.rnProvenance: Collection Fromaigeat, Robineau sale (May 1977), lot 196; collection Mont Blanc, Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7689.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6144 France

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    1870: Cover from Besançon to Verrières, Switzerland, bearing Bordeaux 10 c. bistre, report 1 and 20 c. blue type III, report 2, two superb examples with large to enormous margins incl. parts of neighbouring stamps, tied by Gros Chiffres '456' lozenge with BESANCON despatch cds (March 27, 71) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with NEUCHÂTEL transit cds of the next day. Part of one backflap missing, nevertheless a most appealing cover, signed von der Weid; cert. Colla (1981).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6145 France

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    1870: Double rate Entire letter from Apt to Avignon, bearing Bordeaux 10 c. report 2, two pairs in the shades bistre-yellow and bistre-brown, fine and fresh multiples with good to large margins, each adhesive tied by crisp Gros chiffres '127' lozenge with matching clear APT despatch cds (April 22, 71) alongside. Reverse with AVIGNON arrival cds of the following day. Cover with some edge toning, nevertheless attractive with this shade variety. Cert. E. Diena (1986).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6146 France

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    1870: Entire letter from Pamiers to Chalabre, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue type I, report 1, a fine and fresh example with large margins, tied by Petits Chiffres des Gros chiffres '2777' lozenge with PAMIERS despatch cds (Dec 18, 70) alongside. Reverse with TOULOUSE and CARCASSONE transit as well as CHALABRE arrival (Dec 19) cds's. An attractive usage of the first Bordeaux adhesive issued the month before, signed Roumet; cert. A. Diena (1973) Yvert = € 1'200 / Maury 44/I = € 1'250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6147 France

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    1870: Cover from Bayonne to Bordeaux, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. 'bleu-outremer' type I, report 1, a fine and fresh example with close to large margins, tied by indistinct lozenge with BAYONNE despatch cds (Dec 21, 70) alongside. An interesting usage with this rare ultramarine shade, signed Roumet; cert. Robineau (1965) Maury 44/Ic = € 2'350.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6148 France

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    1870: Double rate Entire letter from Gap to Barcelonette, bearing pair Bordeaux 20 c. blue type I, report 1, a fine and fresh multiple with large to enormous margins incl. parts of the right neighbouring stamp, tied by Gros chiffres '1622' lozenge with GAP despatch cds (Nov 22, 70) alongside. Reverse with BARCELONETTE arrival cds of the same day. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an attractive usage of the first Bordeaux adhesive issued ten days ago, cert. E. Diena (1987) Maury 44/I = € 3'750.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6149 France

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    1870: Entire letter from Carcassone to Béziers, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue type I, report 2, a fine and fresh example with large margins, tied by Gros Chiffres '752' lozenge with CARCASSONE despatch cds (Dec 29, 70) alongside. Reverse with BÉZIERS arrival cds (Dec 1). Signed Calves; cert. von der Weid (1997) Yvert = € 1'400 / Maury 44/II = € 1'450.rnProvenance: collection Mont Blanc, Corinphila sale 104 (Sept 1998), lot 7695.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6150 France

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    1870: Entire letter from Villefranche to Basel, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue type II, report 3, a fine and fresh example with large margins in mixed franking with Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II, tied by Gros chiffres '4245' lozenge with "VILLEFRANCHE-S-SAONE" despatch cds (Feb 10, 71) and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with French ambulant and BASEL arrival (Feb 12) cds's. Strong file fold well away from the franking, partially split, nevertheless an appealing combination usage abroad.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6151 France

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    'Faux pour servir': Cover from Marseille to Nimes, bearing Bordeaux Faux de Marseille 20 c. blue, a fine and fresh example with close to large margins, tied by bold Gros Chiffres '2240' lozenge, despatch cds (April 1, 71) alongside. A very rare item with this forgery, in this case undetected and accepted to pay the postage. Cover with file folds and pinholes away from the franking, nevertheless an interesting usage, signed A. Diena, Bolaffi & Calves; cert. Brun (2023) Yvert = € 5'500 / Maury F45/II = € 5'250.rnNote: Produced by the forger Pons from Marseille. At the beginning of 1871 he was arrested.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6152 France

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    Piquage privé: Entire letter from Moissac to Bordeaux, bearing Bordeaux 20 c. blue, type III, report 2, privately perforated 12½, a fine example, some perf. toning, tied by bold Gros Chiffres '2377' lozenge, MOISSAC despatch cds (April 27, 71) alongside, reverse with BORDEAUX arrival cds. A non catalogued perforation, cert. Brun (2023). 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6153 France

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    1871: Group three selected covers sent between February and May 1871, each bearing a single franking of Bordeaux 20 c. blue type III, report 2, superb examples with huge to enormous margins incl. parts of neighbouring adhesives or sheet margins, tied by Gros Chiffres lozenges with despatch cds's of MONTGUYON, ex Mont Blanc, "GARE DE LISUN", and "CONSTANTINE ALGERIE" alongside. One certificate von der Weid (1998).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6154 France

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    1870/71: Selection nine covers / entires with usages of the Bordeaux issue incl. three-color September franking with Bordeaux 4 c. grey, Napoléon laureated 1 c. olive and Siège 20 c. blue, 10 c. bistre on two covers with pairs in different shades, five covers with 20 c. blue single frankings in type II (2) and type III (3), one of them with the adhesive tied by datestamp, 40 c. orange on double rate inland cover and on cover to Italy, respectively. One opinion.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6155 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Sept 30): Small postcard without imprinted note 'Ballon monté' directed to Jersey, Channel Islands, carried on board of one of the following balloons: no. 4 'Le Celeste', no. 6 'L'Armand Barbès' or no. 8 'Le Non Dénommé No. 2', bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II, three fresh and fine single adhesives, tied by Étoile de Paris '3' obliterator with Paris Place de la Madeleine despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Signed Calves Maury = € 375+ + 1'250 for the rare destination.rnrnNote: A rare and appealing item to a rare destination. As there was no special postcard rate to the United Kingdom at that time, the letter rate of 30 c. introduced in July 1870 was used to pay the journey. Belonging to the well-known correspondence of Mr. Hardon to his family at the island of Jersey. It includes a rather optimistic view on the future development: "Paris est superbe d'entraine de courage de fierte! La France loin de périr, sera plus grande, plus forte, plus splendide; quand a tout jamais elle aura fondé la république qui la fera laborieuse, et qu'elle en aura finir avec toutes les guerriers aussi barbares que stupides".
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6156 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 8): Entire letter carried as a Pli confié by a crew member of balloon no. 6 'L'Armand Barbès' to Montmorillon, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by ambulant "CALAIS A PARIS 1°" cds, reverse with additional strike of this cds and MONTMORILLON arrival cds of the next day. Cert. Robineau (2004) Maury = € 3'000 / Lhéritier = € 3'800.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6157 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 13): Entire letter carried on board of one of the following balloons: no. 11 'Le Godefroy Cavaignac' or no. 12 'Le Jean Bart No. 1', directed to Granville, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by Étoile de Paris '15' obliterator with Paris Rue Bonaparte despatch cds alongside, reverse with ambulant and GRANVILLE arrival (Oct 18) cds's. Backflap torn, nevertheless an appealing entire, cert. Robineau (1996) Maury = € 450 - 625 / Lhéritier = €  750 - 900.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6158 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 17): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 15 'Le Victor Hugo' to Oloron, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by Gros Chiffres '2793' lozenge with "PARIS / PASSY-LES-PARIS" despatch cds alongside, reverse with "OLORON-Ste-MARIE (64)" arrival (Oct 18) cds. Some edge wear, nevertheless an interesting entire despatched in an intra muros bureau de banlieu, signed Brun Maury = € 450 + 135.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6159 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 25): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 19 'Le Vauban' to Izernore, Ain, franked with pair Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre type II, a fresh and fine singlemultiple, tied by "ARMEE FRANCAISE / QUARTr Gal" despatch cds with information strike alongside, reverse with NANTUA transit cds (Nov 2). A rare and attractive Fieldpost entire, signed Lamy Maury = € 450 + 2'350.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6160 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 26): Entire letter carried probably on board of balloon no. 19 'Le Vauban' to Luty, Moselle in the occupied zone, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by light Étoile de Paris '36' lozenge and framed "P.P." with Paris / Bd du Prince-Eugene despatch cds alongside. Taxed upon arrival with '30' due in blue crayon. A most interesting item from this interesting bureau with the additional PP cancellation, cert. Robineau (2004) Maury = € 450 + 4'750 for the additional PP.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6161 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Nov 3): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 23 'Le Fedinand Flocon' to Arcachon, franked with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine example, tied by Paris SC cds in red. Reverse with ambulant as well as NANTES transit and ARCACHON arrival (Nov 6) cds's. An appealing entire. Cert. Robineau (2006) Maury = € 400 + 1'100.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 6162 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Nov 3): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 23 'Le Fedinand Flocon' to Genappe, Belgium, franked with Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown, a fresh and fine example, tied by Paris SC cds in red, framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with NANTES transit, Belgium entry (Nov 7) and GENAPPE arrival (Nov 8) cds's. An attractive balloon entire sent abroad. Cert. Robineau (2002) Maury = € 400 + 1'100 + 250.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6163 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Dec 4): Enveloppe carried on board of balloon no. 38 'Le Franklin' to London, franked with Napoléon laureated 30 c. brown, a fresh and fine example, tied by Paris SC cds and LONDON arrival  (Dec 12) cds's, both in red, framed PD in red alongside. An attractive balloon entire sent abroad. Maury = € 500 + 1'100 + 200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6164 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Dec 5): Envelope with full content carried on board of balloon no. 40 'Le Denis Papin' to St. Servan, bearing Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '241' lozenge with "PARIS / AUTEUIL" despatch cds alongside, reverse with "St. SERVAN" arrival (Dec 8) cds. Some edge wear, nevertheless an attractive and interesting cover despatched in an intra muros bureau de banlieu. Maury = € 575 + 175.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6165 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Dec 17): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 45 'Le Davy' to Brissac, franked with Siège 10 c. bistre, two fresh and fine examples, tied by Paris SC cds in red. Reverse with BRISSAC arrival (Dec 21) cds and large "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / PREFECTURE DE POLICE / CABINET DU PREFET" handstamp in blue. An appealing combination, the entire opened up for display. Maury = € 700 + 1'100.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6166 France

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    Ballon monté 1871 (Jan 27): Entire letter belonging to the famous correspondence of Mr. Hardon to his family at the island of Jersey, carried on board of the last balloon no. 67 'Le Général Cambronne', bearing Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue, two fresh and fine single adhesives, tied by Étoile de Paris '34' obliterator with Paris Avenue Josephine despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with JERSEY arrival (Feb 4) cds. Vertical file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless a most interesting item full of postal and social history. Signed Calves Maury = € 1'600 + 1'250 / Lhéritier = € 1'800 + 1'800.rnNote: The text gives a very interesting change of opinion if compared to the postcard despatched on September 30. Mr. Hardon would like to have all senior French officers shot, guilty of negotiating the surrender with the Prussians; in his opinion, the defeats suffered by the armies of the North are all fairy tales.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6167 France

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    1871 (Jan 30): Entire letter belonging to the famous correspondence of Mr. Hardon to his family at the island of Jersey, sent after the end of the siege and bearing Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue, two fresh and overall fine single adhesives, few perforation irregularities, tied by indistinct Étoile de Paris '3' obliterator with Paris Place de la Madeleine despatch cds and framed PD in black alongside. It is not understandable, why the PD was crossed out and why the cover was taxed upon arrival with handstruck '6d' due. Reverse with JERSEY arrival (Feb 10) cds. A most interesting item full of postal and social history, signed Calves.rnNote: In the text, after a final rant against the French generals, Mr. Hardon moves on to routine topics.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6168 France

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    French Red Cross 1870 (Sept 24): Private formular postcard of the "COMITÉ AUXILIAIRE DE STRASBOURG", endorsed "armée du Rhin", despatched in St. Louis and sent in franchise to Abbeville with "St. LOUIS" despatch cds on front and ABBEVILLE arrival (Sept 29) cds on reverse. On obverse it shows a large "SOCIETÉ DES SECOURS AUX BLESSÉS MILITAIRES" handstamp in red, on obverse a large blue handstamp of the Red Cross committee in St. Louis. Vertical file fold, however only few cards known, cert. Robineau (2006).rnrnNote: On 20 July 1870, the "Comité Auxiliare" of the Red Cross was founded in Strasbourg under President M. Gérard (President of the Civil Court). From 16 August 1870, Strasbourg was besieged by Baden troops under General Werder. The Swiss Red Cross managed to evacuate some of the children and women. The besiegers allowed the passage of postcards containing news about the health of the families. Alfred Ritleng, as vice-president, arranged for the printing of 50,000 cards. From 19 September 1870, thousands of such cards were delivered to the Committee. After the handover of Strasbourg on 27 September, many sacks of unmailed cards were found. Only a few cards made it through and reached the recipients with considerable delay.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6169 France

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    French Red Cross 1870 (Nov 20): Private formular postcard of the "COMITÉ DES SECOURS POUR LES BLESSÉS MILITAIRES / LYON" and directed to the Red Cross comittee in Basel, Switzerland, bearing Napoléon laureated 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue. both in type II, some corner and perforation irregularities, tied by Gros Chiffres '2145' lozenge with thimble LYON despatch cds and framed PD in black alongside. Reverse with "GENEVE-CULOZ transit and BASEL arrival (Nov 22) cds's. The card asks for the whereabouts of a soldier, missed since the battle of Sedan at the beginning of September, signed Baudot.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6170 France

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    Ballons montés and related material 1870/71: Selection twelve entires incl. no. 13 'Jules Favre' postcard, no. 22 'Fulton', no. 27 'Gironde' from Paris-Passy, no. 31 'Archimède' with Paris SC cds in red, no. 38 'Franklin', no. 42 'Ville de Paris' Gazette des Absents with handwritten note in German "Aus einem bei Dugny aufgefangenem Luftballon", no. 45 'Davy' with Paris SC in red, no. 50 'Tourville' entire to Switzerland, no. 54 'Newton' type Orlandi, no. 57 'Kepler', no. 65 ' Torricelli' with the adhesive tied by Cardinal Lemoine cds, and 1872 cover despatched by Francis Iourde from Fort Boyard. A most interesting group.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6171 NDP Elsasss Lothringen

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    Occupation stamps Alsace-Lorraine / Okkupationsmarken NDP Elsass-Lothringen 1870: Double rate Entire letter, sent 1871 from Metz to Freistroff, Moselle, bearing 1 c. green-olive, 4 c. grey-lilac and 10 c. bistre-brown (2), the adhesives with normal underprint 'burelage droit' with the exception of the 4 c. with 'burelage renversé', tied by French type 17 "METZ 3 JANV. .. (55)" cds in black, a clear information strike alongside. One sideflap missing, nevertheless an attractive three-colour franking paying correctly the 25 centimes rate for a letter with a weight of more than 15 grams.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6172 NDP Elsasss Lothringen

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    Occupation stamps Alsace-Lorraine / Okkupationsmarken NDP Elsass-Lothringen 1870: Cover from Altkirch to Basel, bearing 4 c. grey-lilac with normal underprint 'burelage droit', three fine and fresh single examples, tied by ALTKIRCH cds (Nov 12, 1871) in black, information strike alongside, reverse with BASEL arrival cds of the following day. An attractive cover, the franking overpays the border rate by two centimes.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6173 NDP Elsasss Lothringen

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    Occupation stamps Alsace-Lorraine / Okkupationsmarken NDP Elsass-Lothringen 1870: Envelope with full content from Metz to Bordeaux, bearing 20 c. blue with normal underprint 'burelage droit', a fine and fresh single example, tied by French thimble type 16 cds (Oct 30, 70) in black, information strike alongside, reverse with BORDEAUX arrival cds (Nov 8). An appealing and interesting usage of the French datestamp on the occupation adhesive, the stamps were issued in September 1870, the civil postal administration took over from the Fieldpost in Alsace-Lorraine on October 6, 1870. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6174 NDP Elsasss Lothringen

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    Occupation stamps Alsace-Lorraine / Okkupationsmarken NDP Elsass-Lothringen 1870: Entire letter from Strasbourg to Dijon bearing a combination franking of Alsace-Lorraine 20 c. blue with normal underprint 'burelage droit' and France Cérès 1871 25 c. blue type I. The occupation stamp was tied by "STRASSBURG i. ELSASS 30/10 71" cds, while a Petits Chiffres du Gros Chiffres '420' lozenge of Belfort tied the French adhesive. Reverse with Belfort transit, Bureau de Passe '1307' and DIJON arrival (Oct 31) cds's. An appealing and  interesting combination franking. Cert. E. Diena (1985).rnNote: Interesting and appealing entire, this mixed franking was normal between March 24, 1870 until the new German-French postal treaty came into effect on May 14, 1872. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6175 Dt. Reich

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    1872 (April 14): Entire letter from Haguenau to St. Quentin, bearing a combination franking of Germany Small Shield 2 gr. blue (Mi 5) and France Cérès 25 c. blue type I (Yvert 60A). The German Imperial adhesive was tied by fer a cheval - type "HAGENAU i. ELS. 14 APTIL 72" datestamp, the French adhesive in transit by "PARIS ÉTRANGER 15 AVRIL 72" cds in blue. Paris information strike alongside. Reverse with Paris - Erquelines ambulant and "St. QUENTIN" arrival (April 16) cds's. A most attractive entire, signed Calves.rnNote: Even after German Imperial adhesives of the Small Shield design had been issued on January 1st, 1872, combination frankings were necessary to pay the full journey.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6176 Dt. Reich

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    Occupation stamps Alsace-Lorraine / Okkupationsmarken NDP Elsass-Lothringen 1870: Selection 15 covers/entires with frankings of the occupation issue incl. 5 c. green on local Strassburg cover, 5 c. & 10 c. on Fieldpost cover, six covers with single 10 c. frankings, two from Feldpost-Relais 23 & 90, four with Prussian-type cds of NIEDERBRONN, ERSTEIN, RAPPOLTSWEILER & BUCKENHEIM, pair of 10 c. bistre from BISCHWEILER to Toul, taxed upon arrival, 20 c. blue, single from DIEUZE and pair from GEBWEILER, both to France and taxed upon receipt, 25 c. brown on two covers GEBWEILER and MASMUNSTER to Switzerland. Also Fieldpost cover in franchise and combination franking with ocuppation issue 10 c. bistre pair and Siège 20 c. blue. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 6177 France

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    1872: Entire letter from Lille to Bordeaux, bearing 1872 Cérès 1 c. olive, 2 c. red-brown (2), 5 c. green and 15 c. bistre small ciphers, tied by crisp Gros Chiffres '2046' lozenge, matching despatch cds (Aug 7, 75) in black alongside. Reverse with ambulants and indistinct arrival cds's. Horizontal file fold well away from the four-colour franking, nevertheless an exceptional way to pay the 25 c. inland rate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6178 France

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    1872: Printed matter wrapper with full content from Paris to Stockholm, bearing Cérès 5 c. green, pair and single example, tied by special "PD / IMPRIMÉS PARIS / 10 JUIL. 74" datestamp in red to the wrapper. An exceptional destination for a printed matter item, correctly franked in the April 1872 rate, signed E. Diena (1980).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6179 France

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    1872: Triple rate Envelope from Beauvais to Amiens, bearing 1872 Cérès 5 c. green, two pairs in combination with two single examples of 25 c. blue type I, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '404' lozenge, matching BEAUVAIS despatch cds (Oct 23, 72) in black alongside. Reverse with AMIENS arrival cds of the following day. Some wrinkles, otherwise an appealing cover showing the 70 centimes triple rate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6180 France

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    1873: Printed matter wrapper from Paris to Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, bearing Cérès 15 c. bistre large ciphers, tied by special "JOURNAUX / PARIS / PP1 / 4 FEVR. 76" datestamp in red. An exceptional destination for a printed matter item, underpaid for a double rate item by one centime, not taxed.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6181 France

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    1872: Triple rate Cover from Bordeaux to Vera Cruz, endorsed "pr Steamer San Antonio", bearing Cérès 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair and 80 c. rose in a horizontal strip of three, tied by BORDEAUX despatch cds (June 3, 76) in black. The cover was taxed upon arrival with '75' centavos in blue crayon for the journey from the port. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, a correct 300 c. triple rate franking to Mexico which became a member of the UPU not earlier than April 1879. Signed Calves & E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6182 France

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    1872: Entire letter from Marseille to Buenos-Aires, endorsed "par vapeur / Via Bordeaux", bearing Cérès 80 c. rose in combination with 1875 10 c. brown on rose large ciphers (2), tied by MARSEILLE despatch cds (Nov 2, 76) in black. Reverse with "BUENOS AIRES" arrival (Dec 2) cds. The entire travelled on the steamer 'Niger', it was taxed upon arrival with '10' centavos in blue crayon for the journey from the port. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, a correct 100 c. rate franking to Argentina which became a member of the UPU not earlier than April 1878.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6183 France

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    1873: Cérès 10 c. brown on rose paper, a horizontal strip of four with a tête-bêche included, a fresh and fine multiple, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '2730' numeral lozenge to double rate cover from Orange to Paris with the matching despatch cds (March 13, 74) alongside, reverse with ambulant cds. Horizontal file fold and some toning, nevertheless an exceptional and rare tête-bêche multiple. Signed E. Diena; cert. Brun (2022) Yv = € 6'500 / Maury T58 = € 5'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 6184 France

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    1874: Registered envelope from Alger to Toulouse, bearing 1874 Cérès 25 c. blue type III in a horizontal strip of three, tied by crisp Gros Chiffre '5005' lozenge, matching "ALGER ALGERIE" despatch cds (Nov 14, 74) in black and octagonal R handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with two ambulants and TOULOUSE arrival (Nov 17) cds's. An appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6185 France

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    1872/76: Selection 18 covers/entires with Cérès 1871/72 frankings, incl. four combination frankings with earlier issues with 70 c. franking bearing 25 c. blue (3) and Napoléon perf. 5 c. green, three-colour franking from Alexandria with Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 5 c. green (2) and 15 c. bistre (2), entire to Trieste with Siège 40 c. orange and 10 c. brown on rose (2), and part cover to Montreal bearing Siège 40 c. orange, Cérès 10 c. brown on rose and 80 c. rose. Further on Cérès 2 c. red-brown and 4 c. grey as single frankings on printed matter, 5 c. green in a marginal strip of five, 10 c. brown on rose (3) on entire to Switzerland, 30 c. brown in a pair on Shipmail entire to Piraeus, 80 c. rose on double rate cover to Italy, 15 c. bistre Petits Chiffres on local cover with bureau de distribution cogwheel cds alongside, 25 c. blue in type I and III, three single frankings, one marginal, one with 'cassure de cliché', one from a small train station P.O. in Algeria, and in a strip of three on registered cover. Also three combination frankings with 1 c. olive & 2 c. red-brown on circular, 5 c. green & 25 c. blue on Shipmail cover to Constantinople and 10 c. brown on rose and 30 c. brown (2) in triple rate cover. A most interesting group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6186 France

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    1876: Entire letter from Saumur to Chinon, bearing 4 c. green type I in a horizontal strip of four, a fine and fresh multiple, tied by light SAUMUR despatch (May 22, 78) cds. Reverse with clear arrival (May 23) cds. This strip of the rare 4 c. green type I is an exceptional way to pay the new 15 c. inland rate which became valid on May 1st, 1878, overfranked by one centime, signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6187 France

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    1878: Wrapper within Paris, forwarded to Passy, bearing a single franking of 3 c. bistre-yellow, an overall  fine and fresh example, one nibbed perf, tied by "PARIS / PL. DE LA BOURSE" despatch (April 29, 80) cds. Reverse with postman's circular cachet. Double printed matter rate in the May 1878 tariff, a rare single usage of this stamp. Yvert = € 900 / Maury = € 1'100.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6188 France

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    1878: Cover from Paris to Puebla, Mexico, endorsed "Packet anglais", bearing 35 c. violet-black on yellow, a fine and fresh example, tied by clear "PARIS A CALAIS" ambulant cds (Aug 1, 81), information strike alongside. Reverse with "CORREO VERACRUZ" transit (Aug 27) and "CORREOS PUEBLA" arrival (Aug 28) cds's. An attractive cover showing the rate to a country belonging to the second UPU group with 25 c. for the postage abroad and 10 c. seapost surtaxe.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6189 France

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    1878: Double rate registered envelope of the administration of the possessions of Prince Nicolas d'Oldenbourg, sent from Villefranche to Portici, endorsed "Recommandée Avis de réception", bearing pair 35 c. violet-black on yellow and 1876 5 c. green type I, fine and fresh adhesives, tied by "VILLEFRANCHE - S - MER" despatch cds (March 19, 83), information strike and framed 'R' in red alongside. Reverse with VENTIMIGLIA transit and PORTICI arrival (March 21) cds's. Some toning and corner wear, backflap missing, nevertheless an interesting way to frank the 75 c. double rate, the postage of the Avis de réception was attached to this formular itself.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6190 France

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    1891 (Oct 30): Postcard to Beauvais bearing stationery cutouts Sage 2 c. brown-red, 3 c. orange and 5 c. green, these tied by light wavy "MAUBEUGE A PARIS" convoyeur-ligne datestamp with clear information strike alongside. Front struck in addition by wavy "BEAUVAIS A CREIL" convoyeur-ligne datestamp in red and "GARE DE BEAUVAIS / OISE" arrival cds, all from the same day.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6191 France

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    1898: Printed matter cover from the 'Chanbre des députés' in Paris to Chartres, bearing 5 c. green-yellow, a fine and fresh example, cancelled by thimble circular '18' handstamp.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 6192 France

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    1876/97: Selection 17 covers / postcards / printed matter items bearing combination frankings of Sage with ealier issues incl. Sage 2 c. green type I & Cérès 1 c. olive, 5 c. green (2) & Cérès 2 c. red-brown or 1 c. olive (2), respectively on journal, 5 c. green with ten examples of Cérès 1 c. olive on postcard (def.), 2 c. green pair and Cérès 1 c. olive, four inland covers bearing 10 c. green & Cérès 15 c. bistre , 5 c. green & Napoléon laureated 20 c., and 15 c. grey & Cérès 10 c. brown on rose, cover to Switzerland with Sage 25 c. ultramarine & Cérès 5 c. green, two double rate inland covers bearing 10 c. green & Siège 40 c. orange and 20 c. brown-lilac & Cérès 30 c. brown, respectively, registered cover with Sage 25 c. blue (2) & Cérès 25 c. blue, journal with Sage 5 c. green, 10 c. black & Bordeaux 1 c. olive, registration enquiry form with Sage 15 c. grey & Cérès 1 c. olive and 4 c. grey, inland cover with Sage 5 c. green, 15 c. grey and Cérès strip of five 1 c. olive, also Sage three colour franking with additional Napoléon laureated 2 c. brown-red.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6193 France

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    1876/1900: Selection 23 covers / postcards / printed matter with Sage frankings primarily within France incl. 1877 cover with 2 c. green type II strip of four & single and 15 c. grey, two formular postcards with 10 c. green type I and type II, respectively, registration enquiry formular with 20 c. brown-lilac, tied by red Paris cds, double rate cover with pair 25 c. ultramarine type I, printed matter with 2 c. green type II, 25 c. blue with cogwheel cds of "OUED-TRARIA ALGERIE", three-colour franking to pay the 25 c. inland rate, printed matter 7 c. rate with gutter pair, registered cover with the franking including three examples of 3 c. bistre-yellow, double rate 1883 cover from the French P.O. in Alexandria to that in Cairo.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 6194 France

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    French Shipmail in the Mediterranean 1871 (Dec 1): Entire letter from Marseille to Palermo, bearing Bordeaux 40 c. 'orange vif', a fine and fresh example with good to large margins and in a deep vibrant shade, tied by Anchor lozenge with "LIGNE X / PAQ. FR. No 5" cds, framed PD and framed "PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI", both in black alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (Dec 4) cds. A most attractive Shipmail entire which was despatched directly to the steamer 'Nil', signed A. Diena; cert. E. Diena (1982).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6195 France

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    French Shipmail in the Mediterranean 1875 (March 19): Envelope from Marseille to Palermo, endorsed "par bateau direct des Messag. Marit.", bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, a fine and fresh example, tied by clear Anchor lozenge with "MARSEILLE B. M." cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with PALERMO arrival (March 21) cds. Horizontal file fold at base of cover, it was given directly to the Boîte mobile of the steamer.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6196 French Levant

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    French Shipmail in the Levant 1857 (Feb 23): Entire letter from Constantinople to Marseille, bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre and pair 20 c. dark blue, both in type I, fine and fresh examples with good to large margins, each adhesive tied by Ship's "INDUS 23 FEVR. 7" datestamp with inverted and partial year slug in black, an information strike and framed "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MEDITERRANÉE" handstamp in red alongside. Reverse with MARSEILLE arrival (March 2, 57) cds. A very fresh entire from the return journey of first travel of the 'Indus' steamer (Salles vol. II, p 93, RR), signed Calves & Lamy.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6197 France

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

    Lot# : 6198 France

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

    Lot# : 6199 France

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

    Lot# : 6200 France

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