Ordre d'achat - Galerie Dreyfus

International Auction
6 th -10 th June 2011
World rarities
Galerie Dreyfus
International Auctions for Stamps, Coins and Paintings

26 Birsigstrasse, CH-4011 Basel
Tel.: + 41 (0) 79 320 24 09
Fax: + 41 (0) 61 283 95 30
galerie@dreyfus-drouot.com
www.galerie-dreyfus.com

Welcome to the Galerie Dreyfus auction 2011.
Your consultants
Alain Dreyfus
Director of Galerie Dreyfus and I.B. Investor Basel corp.
For half a century he has been active as a specialist for
world rarities.
Numerous major collectors and investors have full
confidence in him over many years.
Jean-Paul Bach (AIJP)
Philatelistic expert.
Auctioneer, president of the Swiss Stamp Dealer
Association (SBHV).
Active for more than 35 years in international
auction- and mail order trade.
Responsible for public relations.
Gregory C. Todd (AIEP)
Philatelistic expert.
Specialised in classic philately and worldwide
mail history.
During the auction he will be at your disposal in
case any questions occur.
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Auction schedule Viewing
Tuesday 7 th June 2011
9.00 a.m. Great Britain (lot 3000 -3320)
1.00 p.m. Break
2.00 p.m. Great Britain (lot 3321-3950)
Wednesday 8 th June 2011
9.00 a.m. Great Britain (lot 3951-4270)
1.00 p.m. Break
2.00 p.m. Great Britain (lot 4271- end)
Thursday 9 th June 2011
9.00 a.m. Switzerland (lot 500-886)
1.00 p.m. Break
4.00 p.m. World raritites (lot 1-183)
Friday 10 th June 2011
9.00 a.m. France (lot 1000-1320)
1.00 p.m. Break
2.00 p.m. France (lot 1321-end)
Viewing in the business premises
in Basel, Birsigstrasse 26
only after arrangement by phone.
Monday, 30 th May 2011 till Sunday, 5 th June 2011
collections can only be viewed on these dates in
our business premises.
All single lots and small lots:
during the auction in the UBS-Centre
Monday, 6 th June 2011 till Friday, 10 th June 2011
Bidding increments
Up to 500 € 20 €
500 – 1.500 € 50 €
1.500 – 3.000 € 100 €
3.000 – 5.000 € 200 €
5.000 – 15.000 € 500 €
15.000 – 30.000 € 1.000 €
30.000 – 50.000 € 2.000 €
50.000 – 500.000 € 5.000 €
Bank details
UBS Aeschenvorstadt 1, CH-4002 Basel
BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
IBAN: CH430023323373911660X
Telephone bidders are kindly requested to register
24 hours before the auction.

Terms of Auction Sale
1. The auction takes place voluntarily and publicly
against immediate cash payment in Euro. Swiss Francs
and every convertable foreign currency are accepted at
current exchange rates or as credited by a major Swiss
bank. The day of receipt or credit applies. The auctioneer
has the right to withdraw, regroup oder refuse to
knock down any lot. In the event of identical bids, the
one first received takes precedence; in the event of
misunderstandings, the lot is reoffered. Bidding increments
are between 5% and 10%. Refer to the chart of
minimal increments. During the auction the auctioneer
can however accept a different bidding increment.
2. Lots are awarded to the highest bidder which creates
an obligation to take delivery. A commission of 20% is
added to the purchase price. Bidders for third parties
are liable next to the third party as co-debtor. With the
purchase the risk transfers to the purchaser.
3. All lots are subject to Swiss value added tax (MwSt).
VAT has to be paid for the grand total: knockdown
price, plus surcharge, plus postage, plus insurance.
The value added tax shall not be applicable if the lots
purchased at the auction are shipped abroad by I.B.
Investor Basel AG. In additon the VAT will not be
applicable if you show the original, legally valid export
certificate, meaning the pretax will be refunded. In
principle, the lots are handed over upon full payment
of the auction invoice. It is solely in the discretion to
hand over the lots concurrently with invoice presentation.
The lots are insured by the autctioneer and
forwarded to the purchaser by mail or by other
means; as a rule, as registered or valued matter.
Forwarding costs and insurance premiums are at the
purchaser‘s expense.
4. In principle, the lots are handed over upon full payment
of the auction invoice. It is solely in the discretion
of the auctioneer to hand over the lots with invoice
presentation. The lots are privately insured by the
auctioneer and forwarded to the purchaser by mail
or by other means; as a rule, as registered or valued
matter. Forwarding costs and insurance premiums are
at the purchaser‘s expense.
5. In the event of payment delay on the part of the
purchaser the auctioneer will charge interest of 12%.
The auctioneer is authorized to either sue for payment,
rescind the sales transaction and dispose of the lots,
particularly to sell them or to reauction them. In any
event, the purchaser is liable for the price differential.
6. Until full payment of the entire invoice is rendered,
title to all purchased lots remains with the consignor.
Prior to that time, they may neither be resold, pledged
nor otherwise transfered to a third party by the purchaser.
Offset pleas of any type are precluded. Extension
of time for payment is granted upon request,
supported by appropriate references. Such special
arrangements must be agreed upon prior to the
auction and must be in written form.
7. The lots on auction have been described conscientiously
and with greatest care. Valuable stamps bear
the mark of competent experts or are accompanied by
certificates. In the case of photographed stamps, the
image is determinative as to margins, perforations,
cancellations, etc.
8. The purchaser acknowledges the certificates (expertizations)
and signatures mentioned in the lot
descriptions as binding, particularly with regard to
genuineness and quality of the lots as well as the
completeness of contents of the expertization certificates.
I.B. Investor Basel AG will be liable for the
authenticity of uncertified lots for a period of one year
from the point of time of knock-down. Warranty for
collections and lots with more than five stamps or
cover are precluded.
9. Complaints must be received within 30 days after
knock-down. Changes of any kind on the lots mean
the complaint will be turned down. All claims are void
if the purchaser is in arrears with payment of the purchase
price or surcharge.
10. All lots may be inspected during the auction. See
chapter “Viewing”.
11. All bids are executed in strict conformity with the
principal´s interests, although without recourse.
12. Place of performance and exclusive court venue is
Basel-Stadt.
13. The auction is exclusively subject to Swiss law.
14. Every bidder acknowledges these Terms of Auction
Sale, the original German text applies.
Basel, June 2011
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Versteigerungsfolge Besichtigung
Dienstag, 7. Juni 2011
9.00 Uhr Grossbritannien (Los 3000 -3320)
13.00 Uhr Pause
14.00 Uhr Grossbritannien (Los 3321-3950)
Mittwoch, 8. Juni 2011
9.00 Uhr Grossbritannien (Los 3951-4270)
13.00 Uhr Pause
14.00 Uhr Grossbtitannien (Los 4271- Ende)
Donnerstag, 9. Juni 2011
9.00 Uhr Schweiz
13.00 Uhr Pause
16.00 Uhr Weltraritäten
Freitag, 10. Juni 2011
9.00 Uhr Frankreich (Los 1000-1320)
13.00 Uhr Pause
14.00 Uhr Frankreich (Los 1321- Ende)
Besichtigung in unseren Geschäftsräumen
in Basel, Birsigstrasse 26
nur nach telefonischer Vereinbarung.
Montag, 30. Mai 2011 bis Sonntag, 5. Juni 2011
Grossposten, Sammlungen und Nachlässe sind nur
an diesen Tagen in unseren Büros zu besichtigen.
Sämtliche Einzellose und kleine Lots:
während der Auktion im UBS-Zentrum,
Montag, 6. Juni 2011 bis Freitag, 10. Juni 2011
Steigerungsstufen
Bis 500 € 20 €
500 – 1.500 € 50 €
1.500 – 3.000 € 100 €
3.000 – 5.000 € 200 €
5.000 – 15.000 € 500 €
15.000 – 30.000 € 1.000 €
30.000 – 50.000 € 2.000 €
50.000 – 500.000 € 5.000 €
Bankverbindung
UBS Aeschenvorstadt 1, CH-4002 Basel
BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
IBAN: CH430023323373911660X
Bei Telefonbietern bitten wir um eine Anmeldung
24 Stunden vor Auktionsbeginn.

Versteigerungsbedingungen
1. Die Versteigerung erfolgt freiwillig und öffentlich
gegen sofortige Barzahlung in Euro. Schweizer
Franken und jede freikonvertible Währung wird zum
Tageskurs angenommen oder gemäss Gutschrift einer
Schweizer Bank angerechnet. Gültig ist der Tag
der Gutschrift. Der Auktionator hat das Recht, Lose
zurückzuziehen, umzugruppieren oder den Zuschlag
zu verweigern. Bei gleich hohen Geboten hat das früher
eingegangene Vorrang, bei Missverständnissen
wird das Los nochmals ausgerufen. Die Steigerungs-
stufen betragen zwischen 5 und 10%. Siehe Tabelle
der Mindeststeigerungen. Der Auktionator kann
jedoch während der Auktion auch andere
Steigerungsstufen akzeptieren.
2. Der Zuschlag erhält der Meistbietende, er verpflichtet
sich zur Abnahme des Loses. Zur Zuschlagssumme
wird ein Aufgeld von 20% erhoben. Wer für Dritte
bietet haftet neben dem Dritten als Solidarschuldner.
Mit dem Zuschlag geht die jede Gefahr auf den
Käufer über.
3. Alle Lose unterliegen der Schweizer Mehrwertsteuer.
Es muss zum Zuschlag, plus dem Aufgeld, plus der
Versicherungssumme, plus dem Porto, also auf den
ganzen Rechnungsbetrag die Schweizer Mehrwertsteuer
bezahlt werden. Die Mehrwertsteuer entfällt,
wenn die I.B.Investor Basel AG den Versand der Lose
ins Ausland übernimmt. Sie entfällt ebenso wenn
ein Käufer eine rechtsgültige Ausfuhrdeklaration
beibringt, das heisst die bereits bezahlte Mehrwertsteuer
wird rückvergütet.
4. Die Aushändigung der Lose erfolgt grundsätzlich
nach Bezahlung der Auktionsrechnung. Es liegt im
Ermessen des Versteigerers, Lose gegen Rechnung zu
auszuhändigen. Die Lose werden dem Käufer durch
den Auktionator versichert, per Post oder auf anderem
Wege zugestellt, in der Regel per Einschreiben- oder
Wertsendung. Die Versandspesen und Versicherungskosten
gehen zu Lasten des Käufers.
5. Bei Zahlungsverzug wird ein Verzugszins von 12%
p.A. erhoben. Der Auktionator behält sich das Recht
vor, entweder auf Zahlung zu klagen, das Kaufgeschäft
aufzuheben und über die Lose unter Belastung allfälliger
Preisdifferenzen anderweitig zu verfügen oder
erneut zu versteigern.
6. Bis zur vollständigen Zahlung der ganzen Rechnung
bleibt das Eigentum an sämtlichen zugeschlagenen
Losen vorbehalten. Sie dürfen vorher durch den Käufer
weder weiter veräussert, verpfändet noch sonst
wie auf Dritte übertragen werden. Jede Verrechnungseinrede
ist ausgeschlossen. Der Auktionator gewährt
auf Anfrage und bei entsprechenden Referenzen Ver-
längerung der Zahlungsfrist. Solche Sonderregelungen
müssen vor der Auktion vertraglich geregelt werden
und bedürfen der schriftlichen Form.
7. Die zur Versteigerung gelangenden Lose sind gewissenhaft
und mit grösster Sorgfalt beschrieben.
Wertvolle Marken tragen in der Regel Prüfzeichen
zuständiger Experten oder sind mit Attesten versehen.
Bei fotografierten Marken ist für Rand, Zähnung,
Stempel usw. die Abbildung massgebend.
8. Der Käufer anerkennt die beiliegenden Atteste,
Befunde und Signaturen als verbindlich. Insbesondere
die inhaltliche Vollständigkeit sämtliches Atteste. Bei
ungeprüften Losen haftet I.B. Investor Basel AG für die
Echtheit während der Dauer eines Jahres, ab dem Zeitpunkt
des Zuschlags. Bei Sammlungen, Doubletten-
Posten und Sammellose ist jegliche Garantie ausgeschlossen.
9. Beanstandungen haben innert 30 Tagen nach dem
Zuschlag zu erfolgen. Veränderungen an Losen, jeglicher
Art, führt dazu, dass auf Reklamationen nicht
mehr eingegangen werden kann. Ist der Käufer mit
Bezahlung in Verzug, auch mit Teilen der Zahlung, entfällt
das Reklamationsrecht.
10. Vor und während der Auktion können alle Lose
besichtigt werden. Siehe «Auktionsbesichtigung».
11. Alle schriftlichen Aufträge werden streng Intresse
wahrend, jedoch ohne Gewähr, ausgeführt.
12. Erfüllungsort und ausschliesslicher Gerichtstand
ist Basel-Stadt.
13. Die Versteigerung untersteht ausschliesslich
Schweizerischem Recht.
14. Jeder Bieter anerkennt die vorliegenden Versteigerungsbedingungen
vollumfänglich.
Der deutsche Text dieser Versteigerungsbedingungen
ist massgebend.
Basel, Juni 2011
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Déroulement de la vente Exposition des lots
Mardi 7 juin 2011
9.00 h Grande-Bretagne (lot 3000 -3320)
13.00 h Pause
14.00 h Grande-Bretagne (lot 3321-3950)
Mercredi 8 juin 2011
9.00 h Grande-Bretagne (lot 3951-4270)
13.00 h Pause
14.00 h Grande-Bretagne (lot 4271- fin)
Jeudi 9 juin 2011
9.00 h Suisse (lot 500-886)
13.00 h Pause
16.00 h Raretés du Monde (lot 1-183)
Vendredi 10 juin 2011
9.00 h France (lot 1000-1320)
13.00 h Pause
14.00 h France (lots 1321-fin)
Exposition des lots dans nos locaux
à Bâle, 26 Birsigstrasse
uniquement sur rendez-vous.
Du lundi 30 mai 2011 au dimanche 5 juin 2011
Tous les lots à la pièce et les petits lots:
durant la vente au Centre de Conférence UBS
du lundi 6 juin 2011 au vendredi 10 juin 2011.
Echelle d’enchères
jusqu´a 500 € 20 €
500 – 1.500 € 50 €
1.500 – 3.000 € 100 €
3.000 – 5.000 € 200 €
5.000 – 15.000 € 500 €
15.000 – 30.000 € 1.000 €
30.000 – 50.000 € 2.000 €
50.000 – 500.000 € 5.000 €
Coordonnées Bancaires
UBS Aeschenvorstadt 1, CH-4002 Bâle
BIC: UBSWCHZH80A
IBAN: CH430023323373911660X
Les clients désirant enchérir par télephone sont priés de se
faire connaitre au plus tard 24 heures avant la vente.

Conditions de la Ventes aux Enchères
1. La vente aux enchères est volontaire et publique
contre paiement immédiat en Euro. Les francs suisses
et toute autre monnaie librement convertible sont
acceptés au cours du jour ou contre un bon à valoir
d’une grande banque suisse. Valable est la date de valeur
du règlement.
L’organisateur se réserve le droit de retirer des lots, de
les regrouper à son gré ou de refuser une enchère. En
cas d’offres égales, le première offre reçue a la priorité
et, en cas de malentendu, le lot est remis aux enchères.
Les échelons d’enchères varient entre 5% et 10%.
Voir le tableau des enchères minimales. L’organisateur
peut toutefois accepter d’autres échelons d’enchères
durant la vente.
2. Le lot adjugé est attribué au plus offrant qui s’engage
à prendre le lot. Le prix d’adjudication sera majoré
d’une commission de 20%. Celui qui enchérit pour
des tiers sera considéré comme débiteur solidaire.
Dès l’adjudication prononcée, les risques passent à
l’acheteur.
3. Tous les lots sont soumis à la taxe sur la valeur
ajoutée (TVA) suisse. La TVA suisse est à payer sur
le prix d’adjudication majoré de la commission, des
frais d’assurance et de port, donc sur le montant final
de la facture. La marchandise est exempte de TVA si
elle est expédiée à l’étranger par IB Investor-Basel AG.
De même, si l’acheteur fournit un document validé
par le Douane Suisse, la TVA dûment payée lui sera
remboursée.
4. La remise des lots adjugés a lieu, après paiement
de la facture de la vente aux enchères. L’adjudicateur
a seul le loisir de remettre des lots contre facture. Les
lots dûment assurés par les soins de l’adjudicateur,
sont expédiés à l’acheteur par la poste ou autre transporteur,
généralement en recommandé ou valeur déclarée.
Les frais d’envoi et d’assurance sont à la charge
de l’acheteur.
5. En cas de retard de paiement un intérêt de 12% l’an
sera prélevé. L’adjudicateur se réserve le droit, soit
d’exiger légalement le paiement, soit d’annuler la
transaction et de disposer des lots ou de les remettre
aux enchères étant entendu que les différences de
prix seront facturés à l’acheteur en défaut.
6. Une réserve de propriété est maintenue sur tous
les lots jusqu’au paiement complet de la facture.
En aucun cas, l’acheteur n’a le droit de les vendre
, de les mettre en gage ou de les remettre à un tiers
avant paiement copmplet. Toute compensation de
la part de l’acheteur est exclue. L’organisateur peut,
sur demande et sous certaines conditions de garantie
suffisantes, accorder un délai de paiement. De telles
conditions doivent toutefois être fixées contractuellement
avant la vente et par écrit.
7. Les lots destinés à la vente sont décrits consciencieusement
et avec beaucoup de soins. Les pièces particulièrement
rares portent en général la signature
d’experts reconnus ou sont accompagnées de certificats.
Dans le cas des timbres photographiés dans le
catalogue, on se référera à ces photos pour apprécier
les marges, dentelures, oblitérations, etc. ,
8. L’acheteur s’engage à reconnaitre les certificats, expertises
et signatures comme contractuels. En particulier,
il reconnait les termes de ces certificats dans
leur intégralité. Dans le cas de lots sans expertise, I.B.
Investor Basel AG se porte garant de leur authenticité
durant une période de un an à compter de la date de
l’adjudication. Aucune garantie n’est accordée pour
les collections, accumulations ou lots groupés.
9. Toute réclamation doit être formulée dans les 30
jours suivant l’adjudication. Toutes modifications apportées
aux lots, quelques soient leur nature, entraine
le rejet de toute réclamation.
Si l’acheteur est en défaut de paiement, même partiel,
il n’a pas droit à réclamation.
10. Tous les lots peuvent être consultés avant et pendant
la vente. Voir chapitre «Exposition des lots».
11. Tous les ordres écrits sont traités confidentiellement
et dans l’intérêt du client sans toutefois engager
le responsabilité de I.B. Investor Basel AG.
12. Le for de juridiction est Bâle-Ville.
13. La vente aux enchères est soumise exclusivement
au droit suisse.
14. Chaque enchérisseur accepte sans restriction les
présentes conditions de vente.
En cas de litiges quant à l’interprétation des conditions
de vente, seul le texte allemand fera foi.
Bâle, juin 2011
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So finden Sie zur Auktion
Comment nous trouver
How to find us
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Name/Nom
Strasse/Rue/Street
Ort/Lieu/Place
Email
Datum/Date
Auktion vom 7.-10. Juni 2011 im UBS-Zentrum, Viaduktstrasse 33, 4002 Basel
Auction 7 th -10 th June 2011 at the UBS-Centre, Viaduktstrasse 33, 4002 Basel
Die Gebote sind ohne 20% Aufgeld und Mehrwertsteuer von 8%. Schriftliche Aufträge werden interssewahrend durchgeführt!
Commission 20% et TVA 8% non incluses. Les ordres écrits sont traités au mieux des intérêts des clients.
Bids exclude 20% surcharge and 8% VAT. Orders in written form will be carried out in your interest.
Steigerungsstufen / Echelle d’enchères / Bidding increments
– 500 € 20 €
500 – 1.500 € 50 €
1.500 – 3.000 € 100 €
3.000 – 5.000 € 200 €
Internationale Briefmarken-Auktionen
26 Birsigstrasse CH-4011 Basel, Schweiz
Tel.: + 41 (0) 79 320 24 09 Fax: + 41 (0) 61 283 95 30
Auktionsauftrag - Ordre d’achat - Bidform
Vorname/Prénom/First name
PLZ/CIP/ZIP
Tel/Tél/Phone
Fax
Unterschrift/Signature
Ich beauftrage die I.B. Investor S.A. auf meine Rechnung folgende Lose unter der Wahrung meiner Interessen zu
bieten. Ich anerkenne und akzeptiere die im Auktionskatalog abgedruckten Versteigerungsbedingungen. Die
Schätzungen, Gebote, Zuschläge und die Fakturierung erfolgt ausschliesslich in Euro.
Je donne ordre à I.B. Investor Basel S.A. d’enchérir en mon nom et au mieux de mes intérèts les lots suivants. J’ai pris
conaissance et accepte les conditions de la vente aux encheires figurant dans le catalogue ples esitimatins, offres,
adyadicatien et facturation sont exclusernement en Euro.
I entrust I.B. Investor corp. to bid on my behalf and for my account on following lots, carried out in my interest. I
acknowledge and accept the terms of auction printed in the catalogue. Estimations, bids, awards and billing are
held in Euro only.
Los Nr. Höchstgebot in €
Lot No. Offre maximale en €
Top Limit in €
Los Nr. Höchstgebot in €
Lot No. Offre maximale en €
Top Limit in €
5.000 – 15.000 € 500 €
15.000 – 30.000 € 1.000 €
30.000 – 50.000 € 2.000 €
50.000 – 500.000 € 5.000 €
Los Nr. Höchstgebot in €
Lot No. Offre maximale en €
Top Limit in €
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Kommissionäre / Commissionnaires / Commissioners
Jochen Heddergott
Bauerstr. 9
D-80796 München
Tel: +49 (0)89-27818183
Fax: +49 (0)89-2721685
Mobile: +49 (0)151 4040 9090
jh@philagent.com
Charles E. Cwiakala
1527 South Fairview Ave.
Park Ridge
USA - IL 60068-5211
Tel: +1 (0)847 8238747
Fax: +1 (0)847 8238747
cecwiakala@aol.com
Frank Mandel
Mandel Auction Network
P.O. Box 157
NEW YORK, NY 10014-0157 – USA
Tel: +1 (0)21267508119
Fax: +1 (0)2123666462
Teo Bakker
Scholtensweg 37
NL-8124 AG Wesepe
Tel: +31 (0)5706 3 32 58
Fax: +31 (0)5706 3 62 93
th.c.bakker@orange.nl
Ronald Bouscher
Messchaerstraat 12
NL-1077 WS Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 679 5952
Fax: +31 (0)20 679 47 80
info@bouscher.nl
Lorenz Kirchheim
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lorenz.kirchheim@t-online.de
Tony Lancaster
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Kingston-Upon-Thames
GB-SURREY KT1 2AU
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Fax: +44 (0)20-85473739
jean.lancaster@lineone.net
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GB - Ewell Epsom, Suttey KT17 1LE
Tel: +44 (0)20-8393 8217
Fax: +44 (0)20-8393 1332
mary@maryweeks.demon.co.uk
Giacomo F. Bottacchi
Via Bronzetti 21
I-20129 Milano
Tel: +39 (0)2 71 80 23
Mobile: +39 (0)337 28 61 07
Fax: +39 (0)27 38 44 39
gbstamps@iol.it
Dicky Refson
Postfach 7276
CH-8023 Zürich
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Hanspeter Thalmann
Feld
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Ruth Becker
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CH-8400 Winterthur
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becker-ruth@bluewin.ch
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Boks 5098, Majorstua
NO - 0301 Oslo
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Mobil: +32 (0)476 908 053
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Mobil: +46 (0)706625364
karl@norsten.com
Purser Associates LLC
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Arlington, MA 02474
USA
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Fax: +1 (0)781 777 1023
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Alan MacGregor
P.O.Box 515
Simon’s Town 7995
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 786 1931
Fax: +27 (0)21 786 1025
amg@new.co.za
Hugh Freeman
GPO.Box 1762
Sydney, NSW 2001
Australia
hhf@optusnet.com.au
Richard C. Frajola
P.O. Box 2679
Ranchos De Taos
USA-NM 87557
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ANDORRA
1 1900: Cover to Arles Sur Rhone, France with printed heading “Hotel Y Café de F 12 500 - 17 500
José Moles, Andorra La Vielle” franked by France Type Sage (II) 15c. blue tied
by “ANDORRE LA VIELLE T / 4 OCT 1900” Telegraphic datestamp in blue. A rare and
believed unique cover-specifically mentioned in the Andorra specialised
catalogue (1978) and shown in 1952 in the collection of Mr de Beaufon.
Certificate Robineau (2008).
Cat. Yvert 90
2 1975: Europa. 80c. Christ on the Cross, variety “Missing Black” with value and all CC 7 500 - 10 000
inscriptions missing, superb unmounted og. Rare-just 10 examples printed thus.
Cat. Yvert 243a. Dallay 256a.
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AUSTRIA
3 COVER USED WITH 1860 6 Kr. FIVE DAY PRIOR TO ISSUE. 1850 (MAy 27): The famous F 170 000 - 200 000
entire letter from Vienna to Prague, bearing the top marginal example of the
1850 (technically issued June 1st) 6 kreuzer brown, huge margins all round and
in a rich reddish shade, tied clearly by “WIEN / 27. MAI” two line datestamp in
black. Repeated strike at right and adhesive also cancelled’ in red crayon
manuscript also used to denote pre-payment. Reverse of entire with “Briefs. No.
93” datestamp (May 27) and Pesth arrival cds (May 29), thus both sending and
delivery occurred prior to the intended date of issue. A fantastic word rarity.
in unbelievably fine quality. Signed Alberto Bolaffi. Certificate Ferchenbauer
(2002), Puschmann (2002).
Cat. Michel 4x

4 MIXED SOLDI & KREUZER FRANKING. 1850: Handpaper 15c. red, Type I, and Austria 60 000 - 80 000
1850 Handpaper 6kr. deep brown, Type Ia, used on 1851 registered entire letter
to Pergine, the 15c. struck with superb two line “CLES” datestamp (Jan 2), the
6kr. on reverse cancelled by fancy oval “RACCOMANDATA” handstamp in black.
Further strike of the registration handstamp on front and reverse with Trient
and Pergine two line datestamps. The 15 centesemi prepaid the under 10 mile
rate, the 6 kreuzer the registration fee. Entire opens well for Exhibit
display, and a truly remarkable and attractive mixed country usage. Certificate
BPB (2002)
Cat. Yvert 3A+4A. Sassone 3+4. Michel 3Xa+4Xta
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5 MIXED ISSUE KREUZER & SOLDI FRANKING. 1867: Austria 5kr. rred and 10kr. blue F 35 000 - 55 000
used in combination with Lombardy-Venetia 1864 5 soldi rose, perf. 9 1/2, on
1869 cover from Triest to Patras, Greece. All three stamps superbly tied by
oval “TRIEST” datestamps (Jan 30) in black, with the reverse showing Kerkyra
(Corfu) transit cds and Patras arrival. A magnificent and extremely rare cover
in superb quality. Illustrated in Jerger mixed frankings, page 263. Signed A.
Diena, Grioni, Sorani, Sottoriva. Certificate A. Diena (1956), Sorani (1999),
Ferchenbauer (2001). Ex collection Maurice Burrus.
Cat. Yvert 34+36+25

6 AUSTRIAN LEVANT. 1867: 5Ss. red, 10s. blue and 15s. bistre-brown all used on F 20 000 - 25 000
extraordinary 1872 cover to Nassau, BAHAMAS via New York, tied by “GERUSALEMME”
datestamps in black (April 6). Mailed initially via France and struck in Paris
with framed “FR / 2F 65c.” Accountancy marking in black (rare) and thence to
London (April 22) with red datestamp denoting “Paid” even though marked in
Triest with “AFF. INSUFF” in black. Numerous French datestamps on reverse and
charged “6” pence due on receipt. A remarkable cover to a most unusual
destination. Signed Calves. Certificate E. Diena (1999).
Cat. Yvert 3+4+5
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BELGIUM
7 BELGIUM & LUXEMBOURG COMBINATION COVER. 1851: Belgium 10c. brown on thick F 140 000 - 175 000
paper, in a fine horizontal pair, used on 1853 cover to Ciney with Luxembourg
1852 10c. black (second printing), marginal from right of sheet, all tied by
nine barred handstamp in black. Luxembourg despatch datestamp at right (Nov 29)
alongside framed “PD” denoting acceptance of the postage. Reverse with
“Luxembourg Par Arlon” datestamp in red, Havelange and Ciney arrival cds (Dec
1) alongside. The only known cover and in remarkable quality. Signed Alberto
Bolaffi. Certificate Goebel (1990).
Cat. Yvert 6 + 1

8 THE FIRST ISSUE BISECT COVER. 1849: 20c. blue, the vertically bisected example F 75 000 - 100 000
(right half of the stamp) used on 1852 entire letter to Courtrai with
manuscript notation alongside “Demi timbre de vingt centimes découpé à défaut
de timbres de dix centimes” and signed by sender; the numeral cancellation “10”
applied over stamp and manuscript notation. Avelghem cds in red at upper right
(March 11) and Courtray arrival cds on reverse of the same day. The entire
letter is matched with a further example from this correspondence, mailed a
month later utilising a 10c. adhesive. A fantastic pair and a ‘non pareil’ of Belgian postal history.
Cat. Yvert 1+2
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BRAZIL
9 THREE COUNTRY ‘JEAN MERMOZ’ GRAF ZEPPPELIN COVER. 1930 (May 8): Registered B F 10 000 - 12 000
airmail cover bearing Liechtenstein 1921 40r. black & blue, 1929 set of four
values including 70r. block of four (Yvert 56,90/93) tied by Triesen
datestamps, Switzerland Airmail 20c. green cancelled in Geneva (May 9) and
thence flown to Friedrichshafen to be carried on the 1st South America Graf
Zeppelin Flight with violet framed cachet. Brazil Mercury 500r. blue and 1930
Zeppelin 10’000r. rose carmine both tied by Recife (May 28) datestamps,
arriving Friedrichshafen on June 6th. A rare and fine cover.

10 1930 (May 25): PARAHYBA PROVISIONAL. Postcard franked on reverse with Mercury F 40 000 - 50 000
500r. copper-brown and on obverse with provisional “5” on 20’000 reis blue each
adhesive tied by full strike of special Parahyba datestamp (May 25) in black
with framed “MP” alongside. Reverse with Round Flight cachet in violet,
Friedrichshafen (June 6) datestamp and Beausoleil arrival datestamp (June 10).
A major rairty of Airmail Philately in excellent condition. Signed by H. W.
Sieger. Certificate Sieger (1960).
Cat. Sieger 59K
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CHINA
11 1878/83: Large Dragon 3 candarin brown-red (2 examples) used on 1884 cover from F 12 500 - 17 500
Shanghai to Pittsburgh, USA tied by “Shanghai” seal handstamp in black, with
1883 Japan 5 sen blue applied for onward transmission and tied by black cork
cancellation with “IJPA / SHANGHAI” cds alongside (Nov 6) in black. reverse
with “CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI” cds (Nov 4) and San Francisco transit (Dec 4) in red.
One of the 3c. red is faulty due to being applied obver the top of the cover
and both with original gum showing through around perforations, however a fine
and extremely rare combination. Certificate Holcombe (1996).
Cat. Yvert 2. SG 8.

12 RED REVENUE WITHOUT SURCHARGE. 1897: 3 cent red revenue, a fresh mint example C 40 000 - 50 000
without surcharge, well centred, with large part original gum. A great rarity.
13 TAIWAN. 1950: Flying Geese without value, (-) of fresh colour in blue green DCE 50 000 - 60 000
shade, without surcharge and unused without gum as normal. Extremely rare
stamp. Certificate Scheller.
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14 GERMAN POST OFFICE IN CHINA, MINT TIENTSIN PROVISIONAL SET: 1900/01: C 70 000 - 100 000
The Reichpost set of seven values: 3pf., 5pf., 10pf., 20pf., 30pf., 50pf. and 80pf.
together with the Unissued Values: 25pf. and 40pf. all hand-overprinted with
diagonal “China” in black, fresh and fine mint examples, of good colour and
large part original gum. A magnificent and almost impossible set to replicate
nowadays. All values except 5pf. signed, most by Buhler. Certificate BPB for
25pf., 40pf. and 50pf.
Cat. Michel 8/14+I+II

15 TIENTSIN PROVISIONAL SET. 1900/01: The fine used of seven values complete, the H 25 000 - 35 000
3pf. used on piece, 5pf., 10pf., (all signed Kosack and Jakubek); 20pf. used on
piece, 30pf. used on piece (signed Kosack), 50pf. (signed Drahn) and 80pf.
(signed Kosack). Extremely scarce set to assemble and very rare. Certificates
Salomon 1955 (for 50pf. ), Drahn 1966 (for 50pf.), Jakubek 2001 (for 20pf.,
30pf., 50pf. and 80pf.).
Cat. Michel 8/14
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COLOMBIA
16 SCADTA. 1929: Cover with return address on reverse in Berlin, mailed to Bogotá B F 5 000 - 6 000
and franked by Colombia provisional 4c. deep blue pair in commbination with
Scadta 1923 60c. brown and Registration 20c. grey each overprinted “Br.” in
black, tied by “Barranquilla” cds’s (2/11). Green perforated “By Airmail in
Colombia” quadrilingual label atr leftand Bogotá arrival (4/11) on reverse of a
fresh and fine cover. Signed Rendon. Certificate Philatelic Foundation (2000)
Cat. Scott 396+C4var+C45var..

DENMARK
17 THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF DANISH STAMPS. 1851 (March 27): Postal Notice dated DCE J 80 000- 100 000
at base, with instructions on where and how the adhesives should be applied to
the letter bearing, at upper left, the mint block of six FIRE RBS deep brown. A
truly extraordinary and well-documented item with the adhesives in a brilliant
rich shade with margins all round. A unique philatelic gem for Danish and
Scandinavian philately. Certiificate Postilijonen (1999). Ex collection Gene Scott.
Cat. Yvert 2a
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18 2 RBS MINT BLOCK OF FOUR. 1852: 2 RBS blue, Thiele printing, the fantastic mint C J 200 000 - 220 000
block of four, with margins all round and of excellent colour and freshness,
tiniest of scissor cuts at left in the central margin only and nowhere near the
adhesives, with full, slightly cracked, large part original gum. This
magnificent block is a world-famous classic multiple and has previously been
certified by Sven Gronlund, Slaomir Kaiser, Dr. Arno Debo, Lasse Nielsen and
Carl Aage Moller. Ex collections of Baron Ferrary de la Rénotiére, Alfred
Lichtenstein, J. Engellau, Chr. Anddersen, Peer Lorentzen and Jussi Tuori.
Cat. Facit 2/II
19 2 RBS, THE USED BLOCK OF FOUR. 1852: 2 RBS deep blue, the extraordinary H J 80 000 - 100 000
unique used block of four of deep rich colour, Thiele printing from Plate II,
positions 1-2/11-12, cliche types 1-4, with position 2 showing the major plate
variety “Foot of 2 nearly dis-joined”. Margins trimmed on three sides but
leaving all the design clear, large margin at base and lightly cancelled by
Copenhagen “1” numerals in black. A major rarity of Scandinavian philately,
being the only known used block of four. Certificates Postilijonen (2000),
Nielsen (2003), Moller (2007). Ex collection Gene Scott, Peer Lorentzen.
Cat. Michel 2/II+2/IIF. Facit 1/II+1/IIv1.

20 1864: Entire letter from Copenhagen, via Lubeck, to Paris franked by rare usage F 9 000 - 13 000
of rouletted 16sk. lilac (three fine examples) all tied by ring cancel “1” with
Copenhagen cds (21/7) at lower left. Red circular “PD” on front alongside
Danish credit and Forbach entry mark in red. Reverse with “Luebeck / F. Th.
Tax. PA” transit and Paris (25/7) arrival cds. A magnificent and rare entire.
Signed Calves.
Cat. 7
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ECUADOR
21 1865/72: 1/2 real blue, in a coarse dull under-inked impression, four margins, F 8 500 - 12 500
used on 1870 cover to Paris cancelled by dotted “3154” lozenge (as originally
allotted to Rixheim), mailed from Quito (July 2). Struck on reverse with double
ring “GUAYAQUIL” British P.O. datestamp (July 9) in black, thence vwith “PANAMA
TRANSIT” single ring cds (July 29) in black and London (Aug 26) where “GB/1F
90c.” accountancy mark was applied. Charged ‘12’ decimes handstruck due on
arrival. A very rare and fine cover, believed to be the sole usage of the “3154”
lozenge on an overseas cover. Rare and attractive. Certificate Moorhouse (1992).
Cat. 1
22 1866: 4 reales red-brown, fine used example on 1871 mourning cover to France, F 8 000 - 10 000
neatly tied by “TULCAN” datestamp (Aug 12) in black. Single ring “PANAMA
TRANSIT” British P.O. cds on front (Aug 20) and thence via London where “GB/1F
90c.” accountancy marking was applied. Charged 30 decimes due on receipt (Sept
12). A fine and rare single franking going abroad. Signed Holcombe.
Cat. 1

FINLAND
23 1857: Cover from Helsingfors to Borga franked by exceptional 1856 5 kopek blue F 8 500 - 10 000
(Facit 1/Ib) with huge margins on all sides cancelled by Helsingfors datestamp
(March 11) in black. Repeated strike of datestamp at right, a fine and scarce
cover. Certificate Schwenson (2003).
Cat. 1
24 1858 (April 8): Cover from Borga to Forssa bearing a fresh and fine example of F 8 500 - 10 000
the 1858 Small Pearls 5 kopek blue (Facir 1/Ic) tied by low boxed “BORGA”
datestamp in black. Adhesive just touched at right as is usual with first issue
adhesives used from this town, and a most attractive usage demonstrating the
local (under 125 versts = 133 km.) rate. Certificate Schwenson (2003). Ex
collection Fabergé.
Cat. 1
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25 1857 (June 26): Entire letter from Helsingfors to Abo bearing 1856 Small Pearls F 10 000 - 14 000
5 kopek blue in a superb horizontal pair (Facit 1/Ib) cancelled solely by
manuscript pen crosses in black ink. Helsingfors despatch datestamp at upper
right on a fresh and very fine entire. Certificate Schwenson (2003)
Cat. 1
26 1858 (Feb 5): Cover from Helsingfors to Abo bearing an exceptional horizontal F 10 000 - 14 000
pair of 1856 Small Pearls 5 kopek deep blue (Facit 1/Ib) with large margins all
round, cancelled by manuscript pen crosses. Helsingfors despatch datestamp at
right in black. Minor file fold of no importance, a fine and very rare cover.
Certificate Schwenson (2003).
Cat. 1

27 1857 (May 18): 5 kopek blue postal stationery envelope mailed to Tavastehus, F 22 000 - 30 000
up-rated for over 125 versts rate with 1856 Small Pearls 5 kopek blue cancelled
by high boxed “KUOPIO” datestamp in black. A fine and extremely rare franking
in excellent quality. Certificate C. Sundman (1989).
Cat. 1
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28 1859 (Feb 1): Small cover to Helsingfors franked by 1858 5 kopek blue with F 11 000 - 15 500
exceptional margins on all sides, tied by low boxed “BORGA” datestamp in black.
“Ank” arrival marking (Feb 2) on reverse. Minor cover inclusion at top of a
rare cover. Certificate Schwenson (2003).
Cat. 3

29 1858 (Nov 21): 5 kopek deep blue postal stationery wrapper (Norma EK 6), F 22 000 - 30 000
up-rated for use from Wiborg to Bremen with 1858 Large Pearls 5 kopek blue,
just shaved at sides but of no real significance, tied by high boxed “WIBORG”
datestamps in black. An entire letter in exceptional condition and of great
rarity. Signed Kosack. Certificate Nykvist (2003).
Cat. 3
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30 1859 (Sept 7): 5 kopek deep blue postal stationery wrapper, a fine used example F 22 000 - 30 000
from Wiborg to Tavastehus up-rated with 1850 cut-out 5 kopek deep blue
(exceptional shade) tied by high boxed “WIBORG” datestamps in black. Obverse
with further Wiborg datestamp and “Ank” arrival marking (Sept 10). A delightful
and rare cover for the exhibition collection. Certificate Gummesson (1999).
Cat. 3

31 1874 (Aug 25): Cover from Wiborg to Purmerende, Netherlands franked at 52 penni F 7 000 - 10 000
rate with single and horizontal strip of three 1866/70 8p. black on green and
horizontal pair of 10p. black on chamois yellow all cancelled by “WIBORG”
datestamps in black. Reverse with St. Petersburg transit cds and Purmerende
arrival (aug 28) in black. An exceptional franking in excellent quality.
Certificate Calves (2006).
Cat. 6+7
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FRENCH COLONIES
GENERAL EMISSIONS
32 1871: Cérès 10c. bistre, imperforate, the magnificent used horizontal H 10 000 - 15 000
tête-bêche pair, lightly cancelled by lozenge of dots and part Paquebot
datestamp in blue. Superb and very rare. Signed Calves, Roumet. Certificate Von
Der Weid (2003).
Cat. 11a
33 1871: Cérès 20c. blue, the superb mint horizontal tête-bêche pair, large DCE 50 000 - 75 000
margins all round and of excellent vivid colour, unused without gum,
exceptional and extremely rare so fine. Unique. Certificate A. Brun (1950) and
Calves (2003).
Cat. Yvert 12a.

NEW CALEDONIA
34 1885: Napoleon 5c. grey-black used on 1891 registered Value Declared cover (for F 4 000 - 6 000
100 francs) used within Noumea, bearing additionally General Issues Dubois 1881
10c. black on greyish (2) and 25c. black on rose (5 examples) all tied by
“NOUVELLE CALEDONIE / NOUMEA” datestamps in black (July 3). Some ageing and
with five red wax seals on reverse of a rare, if philatelic, cover. Certificate BPB (2001).
Cat. 1+50+54
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REUNION
35 FIRST ISSUE ESSAYS. 1852: Essays for the First Issue. Imperforate Essays (2), DCE 20 000 - 30 000
one in red on white paper (Type IV) close to the accepted design of issued 15c.
although appearing to be “25c”, the second example for the 30 centimes value in
blue on blued paper (Type II). Extremely rare and very fine. Certificate Calves (2004).
Cat. 1+2

36 1852: 15c. black on pale azure paper, a magnificent used example of this famous H 15 000 - 20 000
“Number One”, three huge margins at sides, just touched in full outer
frame-line at top, lightly cancelled by manuscript pen strokes. An exceptional
example of this rarity. Signed Calves. Certificate Bernard Behr (1964).
Cat. 1
37 1852: 30c. black on pale azure paper, a magnificent used example of this great H 15 000 - 20 000
rarity, huge margins for this stamp, just touched in full outer frame-line at
lower right lightly cancelled by manuscript pen strokes. A truly wonderful
example of this major classic rarity. Signed Brun and Kohler. Certificate
Bernard Behr (1964).
Cat. 2
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38 1852: 30c. black on azure (Type I with ‘X’ ornament sidewys in centre), a fine F 25 000 - 35 000
example hinged to original 1858 front and part back of letter sheet addressed
to a lawyer in St. Denis, with margins all round and barely touching the outer
frame lines, cancelled by three manuscript pen strokes. “LA POSSESSION”
datestamp (St. Leu) of despatch in red at right and St. Denis arrival cds (Sept
25) in black alongside. The addressee’s name re-written, however there are just
three covers known bearing this variety. A great rarity of classic philately.
Signed Georges Behr, Calves, Holcombe and Sismondo. Certificate Calves (2004),
Sismondo (2004).
Cat. 2a

ST. PIERRE ET MIQUELON
39 1941/42: UNISSUED 30c. lilac, 50c. carmine-rose, 1fr. 75c. bright blue and CC 60 000 - 75 000
10fr. deep blue; the four 1938 values all with “FRANCE LIBRE / F. N. F. L.”
overprint in black, superb and fresh mint with full unmounted original gum.
Extremely rare. Signed A. Brun, Calves. Certificates Calves (1991) each stating
“premiere piece vue a ce jour”.
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GERMAN STATES,
BADEN
40 BADEN. 1868 (March 5): Cash on Delivery cover to Gurtweil franked by Landpost F 35 000 - 50 000
March 1864 3kr. black on thick yellowish paper (two examples), July 1863 1kr.
black on yellow, and June 1863 12kr. black on yellow paper all tied by
“WALDSHUT” circular datestamps in blue. The 1kr. and one of the 3kr. values
with minor perforation faults and 12kr. originally affixed in a defective state
and expertly repaired, however this small faults are negligible compared to the
rarity of this correctly franked cover (19 kreuzer rate, 3kr. postage + 16kr.
commission); being one of just seven known covers bearing the three values of
this issue: one (ex Boker) with a missing 12kr.), another (ex Romanow) is a
cover front only and three other covers all have the 12kr. value restored-all
of the recorded covers emanate from Waldshut. An extraordinary rarity for the
classic collector. Signed Kohler. Certificate BPB (2006). Ex collection Dr. B.
Berlin (Kohler June 1931), lot 133.
Cat. 1x+2y+3x

41 1864 (Oct 14): Entire letter (invoice) from Saeckingen franked by horizontally F 16 000 - 22 000
bisected Landpost 12kr. black on yellow paper, boldly tied by “121” ring
cancellation in black. Sackingen datestamp of despatch below. An extraordinary
and extremely rare cover, postage being 6 kreuzer and commission fee being 42
kreuzer. Signed Thier. Certificate Bachmann (1953), Pfenninger (1955).
Cat. 3xH
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BAVARIA
42 BAVARIA. 1849: 1kr. black, Plate 1, the mint block of 25 subjects from the C J K 220 000- 300 000
upper right corner of the sheet, all showing complete double printing variety
and, remarkably Position 10 being tête-bêche. A few minor faults of absolutely
no significance and the largest known multiple and with full unmounted
original gum. A world classic rarity for the connoisseur. Unique. Certificate
Scheller (2007), Calves (2008). Ex collection Pierre Mahé.
Cat. 1/IaK

43 1849: 1kr. black, three fine examples with the second stamp showing a most F 17 500 - 25 000
unusual flaw probably caused by an adherenece on the printing plate, all tied
to an attractive small cover by “83” numeral cancellations with “FARNBACH”
half-round cancellation at upper right (4/1) and reverse with Emmskirchen
thimble datestamp. A scarce and fine cover. Signed Calves. Certificate Mohrmann
(1958).
Cat. 1
44 BAVARIA. 1849: Cover to Aschaffenburg franked by 1849 1kr. black, three superb F 17 500 - 25 000
examples in a deep intense shade, all tied by circular “237” numeral
cancellations. Half-round arrival datestamp (2274) on reverse of a superb and
extremely rare cover. Signed Fulpius, Pfenninger.
Cat. 1
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BERGEDORF
45 1861: The fabulous complete set of the first issue in 6 complete sheets: 1/2 CC C J 50 000 - 60 000
schilling in two sheets with original and 1867 issue shades, in sheets of 200
with the eight blank spaces at lower left and lower right of each pane; 1s. in
full sheet of 180 stamps with lower right pane inverted, 1 1/2s. in complete
mint sheet of 200 with blank spaces and the eight inverted positions, 3s. in a
complete sheet of 180 and the 4s. in complete sheet of 160. A wonderful and
very rare set of excellent fresh colours and full original gum. Signed W.
Engel, Carl H. Lange. Certificate Dr. Christian Mozek (2007). Ex collection
John Boker.
Cat. 1a+1b+2+3+4+5

HAMBURG
46 1859 (Feb 14): Cover to London franked by superb large margined 1859 9sch. F 22 500 - 25 000
yellow tied by four barred cancellation in black; “HAMBURG PAID” datestamp in
red alongside and London arrival cds (Feb 16) in red. A fine and rare cover.
Signed Engel. Certificate Lange (2004).
Cat. 7
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58
OLDENBURG
47 1860: 1/4 groschen orange, a marginal strip of four from right of sheet, G H 30 000 - 40 000
exceptional colour and large margins all round, tied to small piece by boxed &
dated “ABBEHAUSEN” datestamps (Dec 7) in blue. A delightful and rare multiple:
the largest known in used condition. Certificate BPA (1965), Zanini (1967),
Hunziker (1967), August Koch (1967).
Cat. Yvert 9. Michel 9
48 1860: 1/4 groschen orange, a fine large margined pair on cover cancelled by F 20 000 - 30 000
boxed & dated “RASTEDE” datestamp struck in blue, repeated strike at upper
right of cover (11/3). An extremely rare stamp on letter. Certificate Carl H.
Lange (1961).
Cat. Yvert 9. Michel 9.

GERMAN EMPIRE
49 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Small cover franked by very fine single 1/2 groschen F 7 500 - 10 000
vermilion, Small Shield, used locally on first day of issue and tied by framed
“KONIGSBRUCK” framed datestamp, clearly dated “1-1-72”. Fresh and very fine
cover. Certificate Brugger (2006). Ex collection Leon Rapkin and “Oldenburg”.
Cat. Yvert 3. Michel 3.
50 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Printed Matter entire letter franked by fine single 1/2 F 10 000 - 15 000
groschen orange, Small Shield, used to Messina / Sicily on first day of issue
and tied by circular “BERLIN” datestamp, clearly dated “1/1-72”, with framed
“PD” alongside in black. Fresh and very fine cover and extremely rare.
Certificate Sommer (1990).
Cat. Yvert 3. Michel 3.
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60
51 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover (insured for 62 thalers) franked by fine 1/2 F 10 000 - 15 000
groschen orange-vermilion and defective 2gr. blue (contemporarily damaged on
application to the cover), Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by
circular Saxony “LOSSNITZ” datestamp, clearly dated “1/1”, with repeated strike
in centre. Despite the fault, a great rarity, especially so on an Insured
cover. Certificate Sommer (1999).
Cat. Yvert 3+5. Michel 3+5.
52 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover to Stettin franked by fine single 1 groschen red, F 4 500 - 6 500
Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by framed “STOLP IN POMMERN”
datestamp, clearly dated “1-1-72”, with repeated strike at left. Reverse with
arrival cds. Minor blunted perfs. but a very fine and rare cover.
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.

53 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Entire letter to Coblenz franked by fine single 1 F 4 500 - 6 500
groschen red, Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by framed
“MUNSTERMAYFELD” datestamp, with repeated strike at below. Letter dated clearly
inside (erroneously 1 Jan 1871) and arrival cds on reverse (2/1). A rare First
Day Cover. Signed Pfenninger. Certificate Hennies (1973), Brugger (2006).
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.
54 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover franked by fine single 1 groschen red, Small F 4 500 - 6 500
Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by circular “LEMGO” datestamp,
clearly dated “1-1-72”, with repeated strike at left, both in black. Fresh and
fine and extremely scarce.
Cat. vert 4. Michel 4.
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55 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover franked by fine single 1 groschen red, Small F 4 500 - 6 500
Shield, slightly off centre, used on first day of issue and tied by circular
“TAPIAU” datestamp, clearly dated “1-1-72”, with repeated strike at left. A
fine and rare Prussian usage. Certificate Sommer (1995).
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.
56 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover franked by fine single 1 groschen red, Small F 4 500 - 6 500
Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by circular “ZITTAU” datestamp,
clearly dated “1-JAN-72”, with repeated strike at right, both in black. The
reverse witth large part arrival (2-1-72) datestamp. A very rare cover.
Certificate Brugger (2006). Ex collection “Geuther” and “Oldenburg”.
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.

57 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover franked by fine single 1 groschen red, Small F 4 500 - 6 500
Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by circular “DASSEL” datestamp,
clearly dated “1/1”, with repeated strike at right, both in black. The cover
was ‘turned’ and sent back on the following day: again clearly dated “Einbeck
2/1”. Fresh and very fine cover and extremely rare. Certificate Hennies
(1980)., Brugger (2006).
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.
58 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover franked by fine single 1 groschen red, Small F 4 500 - 6 500
Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by circular “BERLIN P.E. No. 12”
datestamp, clearly dated “1-1-72”, with fine repeated strike of the datestamp
at right. Exceptional and very rare cover. Signed Buhler. Certificate Brugger
(2006).
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.
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59 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Entire letter to St. Etienne franked by horizontal pair F 12 000 - 18 000
of the 1 groschen red, Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by
circular “METZ” datestamps, clearly dated “1/1/72”. Adhesives also tied by “25”
due marking with further strike of Metz despatch cds below. Reverse with
arrival cds. Minor blunting of one or two perforations of no importance, a very
rare and appealing cover. Certificate Hennies (1979), Brugger (2006). Ex
collection Sommer and “Oldenburg”.
Cat. Yvert 4. Michel 4.
60 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Entire letter franked by fine single 2 groschen blue, F 5 500 - 7 500
Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by “HAMBURG” datestamp,
clearly dated “1 JAN-72”, with repeated strike alongside. A magnificent and
very rare entire. Signed Flemming. Certificate Sommer (1989).
Cat. Yvert 5. Michel 5.

61 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cover to Paris franked by fine single 2 groschen blue, F 12 000 - 18 000
Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by “HAGENAU I. ELSASS”
datestamp, clearly dated “1-1-72”, with repeated strike above. Charge mark ‘25’
in blue at right. A wonderful and very rare entire. Signed Pfenninger.
Certificate Hennies (1980), Brugger (2006). Ex collection Leon Rapkin and
“Oldenburg”.
Cat. Yvert 5. Michel 5.
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62 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Printed Matter entire letter franked by fine single 1 F 10 000 - 15 000
kreuzer green, Small Shield, used on first day of issue and tied by circular
“MEININGEN” datestamp, clearly dated “1-1-72”, with repeated strike of despatch
datestamp at upper right. Fresh and very fine cover and extremely rare.
Certificate Brugger (2006). Ex collection “Geuther” and “Oldenburg”.
Cat. Yvert 7. Michel 7.
63 FIRST DAY COVER. 1872: Cardfranked by fine single 1 kreuzer red, Small Shield, F 5 500 - 8 000
used on first day of issue and tied by circular “OFFENBACH” datestamp, clearly
dated “1-1-72”, with repeated strike at left. Dudelsheim arrival cds at lower
left of card (same day). A fine and rare card usage. Certificate Hennies
(1981), Brugger (2006). Ex collection “Oldenburg”.
Cat. Yvert 9. Michel 9.

64 SYKE PROVISIONAL. 1873: 1 groschen red, Small Shield, the vertical bisect F 50 000 - 65 000
(right half of stamp) used on Official cover to Barrien, tied by bold strike of
“SYKE 26/4” datestamp in black., prepaying the local rate in full.
Extraordinary cover in excellent quality and extremely rare. Listed by Rohlfs
as No. 12; however this cover was the first example of this bisect to come to
light, discovered in 1918. Certificate BPB (2005). Ex Kosack sale, Berlin
(1931).
Cat. 4H
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65 NORTH GERMAN & GERMAN EMPIRE COMBINATION COVER. 1872: Germany F 7 500 - 10 000
1/2 groschen orange, Large Shield, used on famous cover to Osnabruck in
combination with North German Confederation 1869 perf. 1/2 gr. orange tied
to 1872 entire letter by framed and dated “TECKLENBURG” (17/12) datestamp in
black. Reverse with Osnabruck arrival (same day). An extremely rare and fine
entire. Ex Mohrmann sale, June 1962, lot 1636. Certificate Pfenninger (1962).
Cat. Yvert 15+14. Michel 15+14

GERMANY
66 HINDENBURG CRASH COVER. 1937 (May 10): Olympic 15+10pf. illustrated postal B F 10 000 - 12 000
stationery card up-rated with Olympic adhesives (2), mailed originally on the
ill-fated Hindenburg Airship which burned at Lakehurst, New Jersey; this card
being prepared for sending on the return journey and saved due to being stored
on board in a metal container. After the crash the card was returned via the
Foreign Branch of the New York P.O. and the adhesives cancelled by “New York /
Paquebot” duplex (May 10) and returned to sender in Gorlitz by Ship. According
to USPO records this is one of four cards to be delivered to Mr. Laitenberger.
Extremely fine and rare. Certificate Grabowski (1980), Falk (1981).
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FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
67 AUDREY HEPBURN UNISSUED ‘SMOKING’ STAMP. 2001: “International Film Star - CC 65 000 - 80 000
Audrey Hepburn”, the unissued 110+50 pfenning / 56c.+26c. multicoloured
adhesive, the superb unmounted mint corner marginal example showing Audrey
Hepburn in classic Holly Golightly pose with cigarette. The stamp was withdrawn
before issue because of the cigarette and remained unreleased with the
exception of a few used examples which were inadvertently mailed from Berlin.
This stamp is from the unique mint block of ten formerly owned by Audrey
Hepburn’s son which was auctioned to provide funds for UNICEF and AHCF.
Certificate Schlegel (2011).
Cat. Michel XIX

MEMEL
68 UNADOPTED ESSAY. 1921: Piecve with various values, 60pf., 80pf., 1m. and 2m.; F 9 000 - 12 500
all overprinted as Trials for surcharge with “Flugpost” in various colours
(green, red, blue, black) and in variety of formats (horizontal or diagonally
struck). Three stamps tied by red circular “Le Haut-CommissionTerritoire de
Memel” cachets, with manuscript “Refusé, Memel 28 Juin 1921” at base. Unique
and wonderful item. Certificate Calves (2006).
Cat. PA 1+3+4+5
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SAAR
69 1920: Bavaria 20 mark brown, overprinted “SARRE” and bars, a mint example CC 175 000 - 250 000
of this great rarity with fresh and fine colour, slightest of diagonal bends not
apparent on face and full unmounted original gum. A very rare stamp indeed,
with just 15 recorded by the Saar ArGe. Signed twice by Dr. Dub. Certificate
Herbert Ney (2005).
Cat. 31A

COLONIES
TOGO
70 FRENCH MILITARY OCCUPATION OF TOGO. 1914: “05” (Type III) overprint in black on C 25 000 - 35 000
SAMOA 3pf. brown (error for Togo), the exceptional mint example of fresh
colour, centering and fine, large part original gum. A great rarity.
Certificate Calves (2003) stating “premiere piece vue à ce jour”.
Cat. 23 var
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71 1914: 2 mark blue, wide setting, the superb and fresh mint example of good C 8 500 - 12 500
colour, slightest of imperceptible vertical bends, fresh and fine, large part
original gum. A rarity. Signed Tommy Allen, A. Diena, Kosack. Certificate A.
Diena (1967).
Cat. SG H11. Yvert 42/I.
72 1914: 50pf. black & purple on buff, lines of overprint 3mm. apart with H 10 000 - 12 500
“Anglo-French” measuring 15.5 mm., a superb used example of this exceedingly
rare stamp, cancelled “LOME 19.2.15” in black. A rarity, just 13 examples are
recorded. Signed Kilian BPP. Certificate Philatelic Foundation (1963), Kilian (1985).
Cat. SG H8. Scott 60. Michel 8/I.

73 1915: 3pf. brown, overprinted Gibbs Type 3D, spaced 1 1/3mm. with broken first G H 7 500 - 10 000
“O” in “Togo”, a superb used example tied to small piece by complete “LOME”
datestamp (April 8, 1915) in blue. An extraordinarily rare stamp from the
individual setting (not the Sansane Mangu printing). Certificate Holcombe
(1994). Ex collection Bob Gibbs.
SG H29 var.
74 FRENCH TOGO. 1915: “05” on Togo 3pf. brown, no watermark, the exceptional mint C 20 000 - 30 000
example of this rare stamp, of good colour and fresh and fine original gum. A
rarity. Signed A. Brun. Certificate Calves (2004).
Cat. Yvert 43
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75 FRENCH TOGO. 1915: 10pf. carmine, wmk. lozenges, the superb used example with H 12 000 - 15 000
variety “Overprint Inverted”, cancelled by “Anecho” datestamp in blue-black. A
great rarity in superb condition. Signed Buhler, A. Diena and Hoffmann.
Certificate Brun (2003).
Cat. Yvert 45a.
76 FRENCH TOGO. 1915: Famous cover to Porto Novo franked by 1915 “10” on 5pf. F 9 000 - 12 000
green in a horizontal pair (Type I) in combination with vertically bisected
“10” on 5pf. green (Type II) all tied by bold strikes of “ANECHO” datestamp
(Jan 23). Reverse with Cotonou cds (Jan 26) and Porto Novo arrival cds (Jan
27). A fine and very rare cover. Certificate Holcombe (1994).
Cat. Yvert 24+24a

GIBRALTAR
77 1860 (April 11): Cover from Gibraltar to London endorsed “via Madrid & Paris” F 16 000 - 22 500
at top, franked by Great Britain 1857 4d. rose red and Spain Postal Forgery
1860-61 12c. red on pale yellowish paper each tied by barred “A26” obliterator
cancellations and the latter by London red arrival cds (April 20). A rare and
splendid cover paying the 12c. rate to France and the 4d. rate from France to
England in full. Signed Calves and Roumet. Certificate Calves.
Cat. Z35
78 1874 (Dec 26): Entire letter from the Pedro Valle correspondence from Gibraltar F 16 000 - 22 500
to Malaga, franked by Great Britain 1858 2d. blue plate 7 tied by “Gibraltar /
A26” duplex, used in combination with Spain Impuesto de Guerra 5c. black and
10c. brown tied by grid cancellation in black. Endorsed at upper left “p. Maria
Gracia”. A few minor imperfections of no significance, a late usage of the
combination method for reducing payment.
Cat. Z22
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79 1859 (Dec 7): Cover from the MacPherson correspondence from Gibraltar to Cadiz F 11 000 - 15 000
franked by Great Britain 1858 2d. blue plate 7 tied by “A26” obliterator used
in combination with Spain 1855-60 4c. deep rose red on blued paper tied by
circular “3” numeral and also tied by Gibraltar cds of despatch in blue.
Endorsed at upper left “per Str. Gibraltar”, with Cadiz arrival cds (Dec 8) on
reverse of a fine and very rare cover, recorded by Ricky Richardson. Ex
collection Metliss.
Cat. Z22
80 1858 (Nov 12): Cover from the MacPherson correspondence from Gibraltar to Cadiz F 11 000 - 15 000
franked by combination of Great Britain 1855 2d. blue, perf. 14, tied by “G”
obliterator and Spain 1855 4c. rose red tied by circular numeral “3” which also
tied the 2d. blue. Endorsed at upper left “Per San Servando” with Gibraltar cds
in blue of despatch on front and reverse showing Cadiz arrival cds (Nov 18). A
fine and rare cover, recorded by Ricky Richardson. Ex collection Metliss.
Cat. Z8

INDIA
81 SCINDE DAWK. 1852: 1/2a. emossed on whte paper, the horizontal mint pair with C 30 000 - 45 000
huge margins all round, fine embossing and good colour. Light diagonal crease
but an xceptional and very rare multiple of this world-famous stamp.
Certificate BPA (1930, signed Sefi, Pemberton, Deakin, Houtzamer).
SG S1
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IONIAN ISLANDS
82 THE FULL SET ON THREE COVERS. 1859: 1/2d. orange-yellow, used on 1861 entire F 12 500 - 15 000
letter to Patras cancelled in manuscript at Zakynthos, slight ageing to the
colour but of great rarity on letter (certificate RPS), 1d. blue used on 1859
entire letter prepaid from Cefalonia via Zakynthos to Patras (signed A. Diena)
and 2d. carmine used on 1859 entire letter from Zakynthos to Patras also
cancelled in manuscript (signed A. Diena). A fine and scarce group.
1+2+3

IRAN (PERSIA)
83 ERROR OF COLOUR. 1878: Lion Issue 1 kran, Type D, error of colour, printed in C 30 000 - 40 000
bronze brown instead of carmine, with large margins all round and of rich deep
colour, unused with minor hinge thin at top and slight staining where
presumably affixed (two printer’s card?). The sole known example from the
re-engraved cliches of 1878 and thus unique. Signed Sadri. Certificate Sadri
(2006), Vachat (2010).
Cat. Sadri 26c.
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ISRAEL
84 1856c.: Cover to Vienna endorsed “Jerusalem” at top, mailed prior to the F 6 500 - 7 500
Jerusalem Office opening and thus sent through Beirut with superb strike of two
line dated “BEYRUT / 17. NOV” handstamp applied in black. Manuscript rate
“12/9” (12 kreuzer by sea, 9 kreuzer by land) on front for due amount, and
Vienna arrival cds (Dec 6) in red on reverse. A marvellous cover. Certificate
Hochleutner (2003).

85 1948: First Coins, the superb mint imperforate set of nine complete in sheet CC J 12 500 - 18 500
marginal blocks of four, unmounted original gum. Extremely fine and rare set.
Cat. 1/9
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ITALIAN STATES
LOMBARDY-VENETIA
86 1850: 15c. red, Type II, a superb large margined used example on small piece, G H 8 000 - 10 000
variety “Printed on vertically laid paper”, tied by “Verona 17/12” datestamp in
black. The stamp has been lifted for expertisation and has been hinged back
into thhe original position. A rarity. Certificate Emilio Diena (1936), A.
Diena (1976), Bottacchi (2001).
Cat. Yvert 3e. Sassone 18
87 MILAN POSTAL FORGERY. 1858 (June 1): Cover from Taccini & Co. in Milan to Monza F 9 500 - 12 500
franked by fine four margined example, just clear at upper right , of the Milan
Postal Forgery 15c. bright rose-red (Type II) tied by “Milano” cds (1/6) in
black. Monza arrival datestamp (same day) on reverse of a fine and rare cover.
Certificate Ferchenbauer (1978).

88 MILAN POSTAL FORGERY. 1857 (Dec 14): Entire letter from Alessandro Ripmonti & F 7 500 - 10 000
Co. in Milan to Cremona franked by very fine four margined example of the Milan
Postal Forgery 15c. bright rose-red tied by “Milano” cds (14/12) in black. A
very early usage of this Postal Forgery. Cremona arrival datestamp (15/12) on
reverse of a superb and rare cover. Certificate A. Diena (1976), Raybaudi
(1977).
89 MILAN POSTAL FORGERY. 1858 (May 3): Entire letter from A. Simonetta E Piertro & F 15 000 - 20 000
Co. in Milan to Seravalle franked by fine four margined example of the Milan
Postal Forgery 45c. clear pale blue tied by “Milano” cds (3/5) in black. Two
line Seravalle arrival (May 5) on reverse of a fresh, fine and very rare cover.
Certificate A. Diena (1975), Raybaudi (1977).
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90 1864: Registered entire letter from Canale to Longarone, franked by 1861 Postal F 7 500 - 10 000
Stationery Cut-Out of the 15 soldi blue neatly tied, with framed “Raccomandata”
handstamp at right. Longarone arrival datestamp on reverse of a rare and
charming entire. Certificate E. Diena (1992).
Cat. Sassone 4
91 1851: Newspaper Stamp, 3 centesemi blue, Type III, in a superb horizontal mint C 3 000 - 3 500
strip of ten, with large even margins all round, close but clear at base, of
fresh vibrant colour and large part original gum. Exceptional. Certificate
Colla (2000).
Cat. Sassone 3b

MODENA
92 Provisional Government. 1859: 5c. green and 40c. carmine, very fine four F 7 000 - 9 000
margined examples of excellent colour, used on 1860 registered entire letter to
Novellara and tied by “REGGIO” datestamp (Jan 14) in black. Framed
“Raccomandata” handstamp at right and “PD” in blue. A delightful and rare cover
in excellent quality. Signed E. Diena and Oliva. Certificate Oliva (1952), BPB
(1998).
Cat. Yvert 7+10. Sassone 12+17c.
93 Provisional Government. 1859: 5c. green and 15c. violet brown, fine and fresh F 15 000 - 20 000
examples used on 1860 cover to Montefiorino tied by Reggio datestamp in black
(Jan 31). A fine and attractive cover. Signed E. Diena, Raybaudi. Certificate
E. Diena (1992).
Cat. Yvert 7+8. Sassone 12+13c.
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NAPLES
94 1858: 20 grana brown rose and rare 50gr. rose used on 1860 double weight cover F 15 000 - 20 000
from Naples to Paris, endorsed “par le bateau direct”; adhesives tied by framed
“Annulato” handstamps in black with “Deux Sicilies / Marseille” entry mark in
red (Jan 10) on front. Reverse with Naples despatch (Jan 7) and Paris arrival
cds (Jan 11). Minor vertical file fold just touches the 20c., but a delightful
and extremely rare overseas usage. Signed Roumet.
Cat. Yvert 6+7. Sassone 13+16.
95 NAPLES POSTAL FORGERY. 1859: 5 grana rose, second printing, used in combination F 7 500 - 10 000
with Postal Forgery 10g. bright carmine rose (Sassone 7a) tied to 1860 second
sheet of entire letter to Rome by framed “Annulato” handstamp in black. A rare
mixed usage and a very fine cover. Signed A. Diena. Certificate E. Diena
(1977).
Cat. Sassone 9+F7a

96 STRIP OF FOUR 50 GRANA ON COVER. 1858 (Oct 2): The wonderful cover from Naples F 80 000 - 100 000
to Marseille franked by 1858 2gr. rose red, 10gr. deep rose red, first
printing, 20gr. first printing in brown rose and the superb 50gr. brown rose in
a splendid horizontal strip of four, all stamps with huge to ample margins all
round and cancelled by framed “Annulato” handstamps in black. A major raity of
Naples and Italian classic philately. Signed Emilio Diena. Certifciate E. Diena
(1988), Colla (2003).
Sassone 7b+10a+12+14
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97 TRINACRIA USED PAIR WITH WATERMARK. 1860: Trinacria 1/2 tornese blue, the H 65 000 - 75 000
superb used horizontal pair showing the watermark on the left hand stamp
clearly, huge margins all round and very lightly cancelled by framed “Annulato”
handstamp in black. A magnificent and unique rarity. Signed A. Diena.
Certificate E. Diena (1985). Ex collection Caspary.
Cat. Yvert 8.
98 1860: “Trinacria” 1/2 tornese blue, an extraordnary example used on 1860 F 2 500 - 3 500
Printed Matter cover from Naples to Tavenna, the adhesive with large margins
all round (especially so at top) and with two vertical pre-printing paper folds
running through the entire stamp. Tied by light strike of framed “Annulato”
handstamp in black with red datestamp of arrival (Nov 29) on reverse. The E.
Diena certificate states ‘It is the only circular letter known to me with this
variety’. A rare and most unusual entire. Certificate E. Diena (2001).
Cat. Yvert 8. Sassone 15.

PAPAL STATE
99 1852: 1/2 bajocchi black on grey paper and horizontally bisected 1/2 bajocchi F 17 500 - 25 000
black on grey-blue tied used on 1858 entire letter from Perugia to Bettona tied
by framed eight bar grill handstamp in black. Perugia (October 30) datestamp at
right. The cover bears the manuscript “1/2” and it must be assumed the
Postmaster mistook the grey-blue example for a 1 bajocchi adhesive and then
bisected same to collect the required rate. A most extraordinary usage of both
the major shades of the Number One more especially so with the bisected usage.
Unique and wonderful entire. Certificate Raybaudi (1994).
Cat. Yvert 1a+1b. Sassone 1+1a.
100 TÊTE-BÊCHE PAIR OF NUMBER ONE. 1852: 1/2 bajocchi grey-blue, the superb F 50 000 - 75 000
horizontal tête-bêche pair, positions 13 and 14 on the sheet, with just touched
to large margins all round, used on cover from Assisi to Perugia, tied by
italic “ASSISI” handstamp in black. A major rarity of Italian philately in
outstanding quality for such a piece. Signed Giorgio Colla, E. Diena, Renato
Mondolfo, Raybaudi. Certificate E. Diena (2000).
Cat. Yvert 1b. Sassone 1g.
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101 1852: 6 bajocchi black on grey green, a superb vertically tri-sected example F 15 000 - 20 000
(for use as a 2 baj. adhesive) used on 1859 entire letter from Bologna to
Modena, tied by framed eight barred handstamp in black with Bologna datestamp
(July 20) at left and arrival datestamp on reverse. A magnificent and very rare
entire. Signed E. Diena, Grioni, Raybaudi. Certificate E. Diena (1980).
Cat. Yvert 7. Sassone 7.
102 1852: 3 bajocchi black on yellowish bistre-brown, 7b. black on blue, a fine F 22 000 - 28 000
single example and a remarkable horizontal strip of five, all tied to
attractive registered cover to Ravenna by pre-philatelic “ROMA AFFRANCATURA”
handstamps in red with straight line “ASSICURATA” below. The 3b. with somewhat
clipped margins, the strip in wonderful fresh condition and quality. A
delightful and rare cover. Signed Raybaudi. Certificate E. Diena (1990).
Cat. Yvert 4+8. Sassone 4a+8

PARMA
103 1856: 5c. black on yellow, the remarkable corner marginal block of four from F J 40 000 - 60 000
upper right of sheet, used on 1856 cover to Piacennza addressed to the Duchess
Ottavia Sforza, cancelled by two fine strikes of the Parma framed network
handstamp in black. Straight line “PARMA 15 SETTEMBRE” datestamp at right, also
in black and reverse with Borgo S. Donnino transit cds (Sept 16) in red and
Piacenza arrival cds (Sept 17) in black. An outstanding rarity of both Parma
and Italian States classic philately in wonderful and fresh condition.
Certificate Sorani (1992).
Cat. 1
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94
104 Provisional Government. 1859: 5c. bluish-green and 20c. blue, fine examples F 17 500 - 25 000
used on 1859 cover from Piacenza to Trieste, adhesives neatly tied by “PIACENZA
6 DEC 59” datestamp in black, with manuscript alongside “Insuff. 15 ctmi” in
ink. Fresh and very fine cover of great visual appeal. Certificate E. Diena
(2004).
Cat. Yvert 12+14. Sassone 12+15
105 Provisional Government. 1859: 5c. bluish-green and 20c. blue, fine examples F 15 000 - 20 000
used on 1859 cover from Piacenza to Trieste, adhesives neatly tied by “PIACENZA
20 DEC 59” datestamps in black. Some minor ageing on the 20c. but a very rare
cover. Signed Calves. RPS (1944), Zanini (1964), Ebel (1966).
Cat. Yvert 12+14. Sassone 12+15.

106 1853: Newspaper Tax 9 centesimi black on blue, fresh and fine example tied to F 15 000 - 20 000
“Gazzeta Ufficiale Di Milano” issue Number 68 of March 1856, by Parma framed
network handstamp in black. A fine, rare and attractive usage. Certificate H.
Avi (2006).
Cat. Yvert 2. Sassone 2.
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107 1853: Parma Newspaper Tax 9 centesimi black on blue, a superb large margined F 45 000 - 60 000
example used in conjunction with Modena 1852 5c. black on green, sheet
marginal, tied to September 1853 “Messaggere Di Modena” Newspaper bz Parma
framed network handstamp and by Modena six-barred obliterators in black. A
wonderful and extremely rare usage for the connoisseur. Certificate Sorani
(2002),Colla (2003).
Cat. Yvert 2+1A. Sassone N2+7.

ROMAGNA
108 1859: 1/2 baj. black on yellow and diagonally bisected 3 baj. black on deep F 85 000 - 125 000
dull green, used on 1859 cover from Bologna to Ferrara, paying the 2 bajocchi
rate. The adhesives tied by the framed eight bar grill handstamp in black of
Ferrara, with Bologna despatch cds (Oct 14) at right. Manuscript notation of
‘2’ to pay also on obverse of cover with Ferrara cds also on reverse. A
legendary and dramatic cover of great visual appeal and rarity. Certificate
Sorani (1992).
Cat. Yvert 1+4, Sassone 1+4
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SARDINIA
109 1851: 5c. black, 1st printing, Plate Vi, position 25 on the sheet, a superb F 9 000 - 12 000
example with close to enormous margins used on 1852 entire letter locally in
Voghera and cancelled by lozenge of dots in black. Voghera cds at right (April
10). A rare and most attractive entire. Certificate Alberto Diena (1957).
Cat. Yvert 1. Sassone 1.
110 1853: 5c. green embossed pair, marginal from base of sheet, used on 1855 cover F 20 000 - 30 000
to France in conjunction with 1854 40c. carmine, marginal from base of sheet
cancelled by double circle datestamps in black and by unframed “P.D.” in red.
Reverse with Chambery transit (Aug 19) and Dijon arrival cds (Aug 21). Minor
bend on application on one 5c. green otherwise in magnificent quality for a
mixed issue cover. Certificate Bottacchi (2007).
Cat. Yvert 4+9. Sassone 4+9.

SICILY
111 1859: The famous “Number One” cover franked by an astonishing eight horizontal F 200 000 - 300 000
pairs of the 1/2 grana in a brilliant shade all cancelled by frame handstamps
in black to September 1859 cover to Palermo. All the pairs have generous to
ample margins for this issue, the sixth stamp in the top row have a small
scrape into the surface of the design of no significance, an extraordinary
world rarity and of great visual appeal.
Cat. 18
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112 1859: 1/2 grana orange, first printing on Naples paper, positions 14 and 80, F 10 000 - 15 000
and 1gr. olive green, Plate II position 78 used on attractive cover to
Partinico cancelled by neat framed handstamps in black with oval “Casalemi”
despatch in red at right. A fresh and very fine cover. Signed E. Diena,
Raybaudi. Certificate E. Diena (1991).
Cat. Yvert 19+19. Sassone 1e+4a.

113 1859: THE ERROR OF COLOUR. The piece bearing the unique dated example of G I 1 000 000 - 1 200 000
the 1/2 grana printed in “deep dull blue” instead of orange from Plate II, with
large margins all round and cancelled by the framed handstamp in black.
Palermo datestamp at right (April 21, 1859). A philatelic world rarity.
This famous stamp error of colour was ably recorded by Emilio Diena in 1904:
“the person who found the letter in Syracuse was a collector. He detached one
of the specimens from the letter and put it into his collection. The letter was
then sold to a Parisian dealer, from whom the other error (the loose copy) was
re-sold to Prince Doria Pamphilj and this copy was exhibited in Manchester at
the Philatelic Exhibition of 1899”. Diena goes on to state that the stamps were
probably accepted as 2 grana paying double the inland rate, as when he
originally saw the piece it was larger but nevertheless had no trace of a
charge mark in manuscript on it.
The piece with both stamps known showing the error is illustrated in the
handbook “I francobolli degli ultimi Re” by Nino Aquila, figure 18 and
discussed fully in Williams “Encycloaedia” on page 161. Signed Alberto Bolaffi,
Alberto Diena, Grioni, Renato Mondolfo. Certicate Colla (2007), Brun (2011),
Calves (2011).
Ex collection Baron Ferrary de la Rénotière, Conte Gerli, Alfredo Gerli,
Alberto Bolaffi, G. Barcella.
Cat. Yvert 18c. Sassone 2e.
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114 1859: The four colour franking for 116 grana rate bearing superb 1 grana DFE 35 000 - 40 000
olive-green (Plate 3), 5 grana rose carmine (Plate 1), 10 grana with fine
margins in the bright blue shade and a superb horizontal strip of five 20 grana
grey-black all tied by framed handstamps in black. to 1859 cover front from
Palermo to Marseille endorsed at top “Col vapore via Messina”. Slight repaired
tear well away from adhesives and some re-inking of the addressee’s name, but
these are minor faults compared to the rarity and attractiveness of this famous
piece. The sole recorded usage of a strip of five 20gr. on letter. Signed
Mondolfo. Certificate A. Diena (1970), E. Diena (1984).
Cat. Yvert 19+21+22+23.

115 1859: 2grana blue (2 examples, both from Plate III on Palermo paper), 5gr. deep F 4 000 - 6 000
carmine from Plate I and 20gr. deep blue all used on 1860 single rate entire
letter from Messina to Livorno, tied by frame handstamps in black. All
adhesives have excellent to large margins and are of fresh colour. “Messina”
despatch cds at right (Jan 23) in black. A fine and rare franking. Signed
Emilio Diena, Enzo Diena. Certificate E. Diena (1986), Sismondo (2001).
Cat. Yvert 20+21+22. Sassone 8+9B+12
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116 1859: The famous 50 grana single franking cover to Rome from Palermo, with fine F 100 000 - 120 000
1859 50 grana deep red brown tied by low strike of the frame handstamp in
black; alongside “Palermo” datestamp (January 19) and unframed Civitavecchia
entry handstamp in black. Reverse of cover with the transit cds (Jan 22) and
Rome arrrival datestamp. A magnificent cover of consummate rarity and
importance in Italian philately. Signed by A. Diena, E. Diena, Fiecchi, Gazzi,
Raybaudi. Certificate Gazzi (1976), A. Diena (1976), Fiecchi (1976), Raybaudi (1999).
Cat. Yvert 18, Sassone 14.

117 1859: 2 grana blue (2) and single 50 grana lake -red applied on front of 1859 DFE 40 000 - 50 000
cover to Ollerton, England endorsed at top “Par Paquebot Poste Francaise via
Marseille”, adhesives tied by frame handstamps with two line “Messina / 29
Mag.” handstamp and boxed “PD” both in black alongside, applied on despatch.
Marseille transit (June 1) in red and London red transit cds (June 3) in red.
An extraordinarily rare destination and a most attractive piece for the
connoisseur of Sicilian postal history. Signed A. Diena, Raybaudi.
Cat. Yvert 20+24. Sassone 14b+8d(2).
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118 1859: 1 grana olive-green (Plate 3, on Naples paper), 20 grana slate grey and F 120 000 - 150 000
50 grana lake-brown single and horizontal pair in a deep shade, all tied by
frame handstamps in black to letter addressed to Livorno and carried at 9 times
the single rate. Two line “Messina / 31 Ott.” despatch datestamp in black at
right . An extraordinary and rare cover, there being only six letters bearing
more than one example of the 50 gr., of which just two covers are recorded with
three examples. A wonderful cover for the specialist. Signed Enzo Diena (“I
have signed it E. Diena because of its great rarity), Raybaudi and Giorgio
Colla.Certificate E. Diena (1994), Colla (2002).
Cat. Yvert 19+23+24. Sassone 5a,13,14.

TUSCANY
119 1851: 1 soldo orange bistre on blued paper, imperforate, the magnificent F 85 000 - 95 000
vertical strip of five with large margins all round, used on 1853 cover
addressed to the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Foligno tied by manuscript pen stroke
denoting full payment, six strikes of the unframed “P.D.” marking and superb
“LASTRA A SIGNA” datestamp (September 11) in black. A marvellous and appealing
first issue cover of great importance to Italian philately. Certificate E.
Diena (1981).
Cat. 2
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108
120 TRANSATLANTIC COVER. 1851: 2 crazie blue, just touched at top, and rare F 20 000 - 30 000
vertical strip of six 9cr. brown-lilac used on 1856 cover from Florence to New
York, all cancelled by the five barred obliterator in black; all stamps in the
strip having superlative margins for this issue. “Firenze” despatch cds below
(Aug 27) and framed “PD” in red alongside. Struck with “Boston Br. Pkt./5”
datestamp of entry (Sept 14) in black at left. A rare and most attractive
cover. Unique. Certificate Oliva (1997).
Cat. 5+8. Sassone 5e+8e.

ITALY
121 CENTRAL VIGNETTE MISSING. 1863: 15c. deep blue, a fine large margined F 50 000 - 75 000
imperforate exxample, used on 1863 cover to Bonate Superiore, with variety
“senza effigie” or missing King’s Head / Cental embossed vignette, boldly tied
by “VILLA D’ADDA” datestamp in blue-green (Jan 29). A superb and extremely rare
cover in immaculate, pristine condition. Certificaate Enzo Diena (1995).
Cat. Yvert 10. Sassone 11m.
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122 1863/65: De La Rue London Printing, 2c. red-brown in a superb mint block of CC J 15 000 - 20 000
six, fresh and fine,full unmounted og. Rare. Certificate A. Diena (1955),
E. Diena (1995).
Cat. Yvert 13. Sassone L15.
123 1882: 2 lire orange-red and 1879 5c. green used on 1885 registered cover to F 40 000 - 60 000
Bologna; poorly tied by obliterators (due to red wax seals on reverse) with
Rome registration label at right. Reverse with Bologna arrival cds (March 25).
Minor strengthening at upper left, well away from the adhesives, however the 2
Lire is a major philatelic rarity on letter, this being amongst the finest of
the few known. Certificate A. Diena (1976).
Cat. Yvert 33+39. Sassone 37+43

124 1931 (Jan): Dornier DO-X cover from Milan franked by Italy 25c. green (2) and B F 5 000 - 6 000
single 75c. bright rose tied by Milano Centro datestamps in black, used in
combination with Germany Airmail 2m. bright blue and 4m. seopia brown tied by
“DORNIER / DOX / FLUGSCHIFF” cachet (Jan 30). and carried on First Europe to
South Americca Flight with black and red special cachets. Fine and rare cover.
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TRENTINO
125 1919: 10kr. deep violet, the superb mint example of excellent centering and CC 60 000 - 90 000
colour and full unmounted original gum. An exquisite and exceptional rarity.
Certificate E. Diena (1988).
Cat. Yvert 18. Sassone 18.

KENYA & UGANDA
126 THE RAREST SET OF GEORGE V , COMPLETE TO THE £100 VALUE. CC C 200 000 - 220 000
1922/27: The complete mint set of 28 values, fresh and fine mint
examples from 1c. to £100; the £2 green & purple, £4 black & magenta,
£10 black & green, £20 red & green and £75 purple & grey all being
corner marginal examples with Control figure “1”, the £75 value in
addition showing sheet requisition number “4”; the £50 black &
brown and £100 red & black being marginal from right of sheet.
Superb og. A privilege to see and describe and a philatlic wonder.
An almost unbelievable set, impossible to re-assemble nowadays
and in wonderful quality.
Cat. 75/105
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127 1922/27: The high values, a near complete set with 5s., 10s., £1, £2, £3, £4, H 35 000 - 50 000
£5, £10, £20, £25, £50 and the legendary £100 values, fine used, all cancelled
“Inland Revenue / Nairobi” circular datestamps. A marvellous and extremely rare
selection.
Cat. 92+94+/103+105

LUXEMBURG
SEE BELGIUM LOT 8 LUXEMBOURG & BELGIUM COMBINATION COVER
128 1868: North German Confederation 1gr. rose-red and Luxembourg 1865-73 rouletted F 20 000 - 30 000
in colour 12 1/2c. rose-red, each tied to 1868 cover to Christnach via
Echternach by fine strikes of “RUWER” datestamps in black (January 20, first
month of use for the 1gr.). Echternach arrival cds (Jan 21) on reverse. The
1gr. separated by scissors at top and the 12 1/2c. with minor ageing around
roulettes, otherwise the sole known example of this extraordinary combination.
A delightful cover for the connoisseur. Unique. Certificate Buhler (1970),
Pfenninger & Brettl (1971), BPB (2008).
Cat. Yvert 18 + 4
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MAURITIUS
129 1847: ‘POST OFFICE’ 1d. orange-red, the famous used example cancelled by barred H 250 000 - 300 000
obliterator in black, of fine appearance for this great philatelic rarity, the
adhesive being cut close at base and touched at top and at right, full
strengthened margin at left. The stamp has small repairs at upper left and at
lower right where carefully re-backed and repainted. Despite these
imperfections this is one of just two collectable examples of this rarity,
being one of the five found by Madame Borchard in 1864. Two mint examples and
thirteen used are recorded. Of these thirteen used stamps, at least ten are now
housed in museum collections, leaving three used examples available to
collectors. Listed as example Number 8 in L. N. Williams “The Encyclopaedia of
Rare and Famous Stamps”. Signed by Thier , Lange and Bartles. Certificate
Edward Muller-Mark (1951), Carl H. Lange (1951), Curt Esser (1952), Sergio
Sismondo (2008) and BPA (2008). Ex collection Madame Borchard, Schiller,
Pouget, Kirchner, Lenz, Breitfuss, Comte de Ramaix.
Cat. 1
The Museum of Communication in Berlin has asked for the loan of the stamp for the exhibition
“The Mauritius - Meeting of the Queens in Berlin” 2 nd - 25 th September 2011.

MEXICO
130 COMBINATION COVER. 1871 (Nov 27): Entire letter from Tampico to Puebla, franked F 7 500 - 10 000
by Mexico 1868 25c. blue on pale pink paper, Invoice 39-71, tied by oval
“Franco / Tampico” handstamp in black. Transferred to British Post Office and
franked (for sea journey to Vera Cruz) by Great Britain 1865/73 4d. vermilion,
plate 12, trimmed at base, tied by “C63” obliterator. Double arc “Tampico” cds
(Nov 28) below in black. Puebla arrival cds on reverse of a rare and very fine
entire.
Cat. Z3
131 COMBINATION COVER. 1870 (Feb 26): Entire letter from Tampico to Havana, Cuba F 7 500 - 10 000
franked by Mexico 1868 12c. black on green, pin-perforated, Invoice 39-70; tied
by “Correos / Tampico” datestamp in black. Transferred to British Post Office
and franked by Great Britain 1865/73 4d. vermilion, plate 11, trimmed at base,
tied by bold strike of the “C63” obliterator with double arc “TAMPICO”
datestamp alongside. Two charge marks also on obverse with handstruck “2”
deleted and “3” (reales) applied in black. A rare and extremely attractive
combination cover. Signed Aguirre, Calves and Todd.
Cat. Z3
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MONACO
132 1885: 5fr. carmine on greenish paper, superb example used as single franking on F 6 000 - 9 000
registered 1891 cover to La Condamines, neatly tied by “MONACO / PRINCIPAUTÉ”
datestamp (March 5), with repeated datestamp at left and framed “R” in red.
Rare and fine cover. Signed Calves.
Cat. Yvert 10
133 1885: 5fr. carmine on greenish paper, superb example used as single franking on F 7 500 - 10 000
registered 1890 cover to Reichenberg, Germany, neatly tied by “MONACO /
PRINCIPAUTÉ” datestamp (Nov 18), with repeated datestamp at left and framed “R”
in red. Italian registered transit on front and reverse with transit and
arrival (22/11) cds. Rare and fine cover. Signed Calves.
Cat. Yvert 10

134 1885: 5fr. carmine on greenish paper, superb example used on 10c. rose red F 7 500 - 10 000
stationery envelope, sent registered ‘Value Declared’ (for 4700 francs) to
Nice, neatly tied by “MONTE CARLO / PTÉ DE MONACO” datestamp (March 22, 1891).
Framed “R” in black also on obverse with Nice arrival cds (23/11) on reverse.
Rare and extremely fine cover. Signed Calves.
Cat. Yvert 10
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135 1920: Marriage of Charlotte. Essays for the Surcharge, the ‘set’ of three H P 25 000 - 35 000
examples, defaced by the Post Office in manuscript crayon, with two examples
showing “20 mars / 1920 / 5c + 5c” surcharge in red (with bars below) on 1fr. + 1fr.
black on yellow and single example showing “2c + 3c / 20 mars / 1920”
surcharge in black (with bars below) on 15c. + 10c.. red. A rare Essay,
Calves-”Inconnus à ce jour, très rares”. Certificate Calves (1993).
Cat. Yvert 34+37
136 1920 (MArch 20): Marriage of Charlotte to the Prince of Polignac. 10c. red F 8 000 - 12 000
postal stationery envelope mailed to the Palace on first day of issue, bearing
the complete set of ten values to 5fr. + 5fr. rose on greenish; all tied by
neat “MONACO / PRINCIPAUTE” datestamps in black. Extremely rare and unique
cover. Signed Calves. Certificate Roumet (1995).
Cat. Yvert 34/43

137 1933: Airmail 1fr. 50c. on 5fr. green & lilac rose, the magnificent block of 15 CC J 50 000- 75 000
marginal from the left of sheet, showing the Essay for the Overprint, first
coloumn in black, second coloumn in browen and the third in red. Full imprint
at base of multiple, and in pristine condition. Illustrated in Dallay catalogue
(2003-2004) on page 383. A major rarity of Monagasque philately. Signed Calves.
Certificate Calves (1995).
Cat. PA 1
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122
138 1946: Airmail 100fr. red, with variety blue “surcharge double”, a fresh and C 16 000 - 20 000
fine mint example of this great rarity (only 10 examples are recorded). Light
hinge remnant and extremely fresh and fine original gum. Signed Sanabria and
Calves. Certificate Calves (1922).
Cat. PA 14d

NETHERLANDS
139 1852: 5c. blue, 10c. carmine and 15c. orange-yellow, all used on famous 1858 F 5 000 - 7 500
cover to Berlin and tied by neat “AMSTERDAM FRANCO” half-round datestamps
(15/9) in black. Reverse with “Emmerich / Oberhausen” Railway marking and
arrival cds. A magnificent and attractive cover. Certificate NVPH (1989).
Cat. 1+2+3
140 1852: 5c. blue,, single and horizontal pair; 10c. carmine horizontal pair and F 25 000 - 35 000
15c. orange-yellow horizontal pair, all used on the 1862 fantastically
colourful full set franking to Norway tied by framed “Franco” handstamps in
black. Framed “Na Postyd” (Too Late) marking in black and also in red on
obverse and “HARLINGEN” despatch cds in red alongside (26/7). Reverse with two
Hamburg transits (29/7). Slight vertical file folds at left and right do not
detract from the beauty of this outstanding cover. Certificate C. Muis (2007).
Cat. 1+2+3
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NEWFOUNDLAND
141 1932 (May 20): USA 5c. blue postal stationery envelope, addressed to “Mr. Ernst B F 15 000 - 18 000
Brombeis On Board The Flying Ship DO-X”, franked by Germany Airmail 2m. black
& blue in a vertical strip of three tied “Flugschiff / Dornier” (May 19) in violet;
Newfoundland 5c. violet and 1932 Dornier Flight commemorative tied by
rare “Holy Rood C.B.” datestamps in black, and with Spanish 40c. blue tied by
“Vigo” datestamp (May 22) and thence to Berlin (May 27) with cds on reverse
alongside special D=-X cachet in red. A rarity.
Cat. SG 221

NORWAY
142 1855: 4 skilling blue, the magnificent corner marginal example from upper right F 5 000 - 7 500
of sheet, used on March 27 1855 entire letter from Frederikshald to
Christiania, cancelled by complete strike of the eleven bar grid obliterator in
black. Delightul cover for the connoisseur.
Cat. 1
143 1855: 4sk. blue, large margined example of superb appearance, used on 1856 F 8 750 - 12 500
cover to Christiania showing the major flaw “Cracked Plate”, tied by
Frederikstad datestamp (April 9) in black, leaving the variety clear. An
outstanding and very rare cover. Certificate BPA (1979).
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144 1855: 4sk. blue, a magnificent horizontal pair with large margins all round, F 20 000 - 27 500
used on 1855 Money Letter to Christiania, with reverse (opened sensibly for
exhibit display), showing “Frederikshald” datestamp of despatch (July 29). A
very attractive and extremely rare usage. Certificate Moldenhauer (1979).
145 1855: 4sk. blue, three examples used on 1856 registered cover to Konigsberg, F 28 000 - 35 000
all three stamps with large margins all round and tied by “MOSS” datestamps
(July 3) in black. A marvellous and very rare franking for the specialist.
Signed A. Diena, Raybaudi. Certificate Moldenhauer (1982).
Cat. 1

146 1855: 4sk. blue, a superb large margined used example on 1856 entire letter F 21 000 - 30 000
mailed from Tromso to Lillehammer, cancelled by manuscript pen cross and well
struck with rare Steamship cancellation “CONSTITUTIONEN” datestamp in blue
(Sept 19) alongside. The letter mentions that it will be carried on the
“Constitutionen”. A marvellous and very rare entire. Certificate Hans J. Enger
(2001).
Cat. 1
147 1855: 4sk. blue, used example on 1856 cover to Sovig, large margins on three F 30 000 - 40 000
sides and close at right, delivered direct to the Ship and the adhesive
therefore cancelled by rare usage of the “CONSTITUTIONEN” Steamship datestamp
in black (June 12). Rare and appealing cover for the specialist.
Cat. 1
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128
148 1855: 4sk. blue, a large margined example used on attractive 1857 entire letter F 25 000 - 35 000
to Trondheim, somewhat creased at top by archive file fold and cancelled by
manuscript pen cross. Superb strike of “DAMPSKIBET / BERGEN” Steamship
datestamp at right (April 27) in blue. A famous and very rare cover.
Certificate Moldenhauer (1987), Hans J. Enger (1999).
Cat. 1
149 1855: 4sk. blue, a fine large margined used example on 1855 entire letter to F 14 000 - 20 000
Christianssand, cancelled by eleven bar grid handstamp in black and fine
“DAMPSKIBERT / BERGEN” Steamship datestamp alongside in blue with manuscript
dated “22/7”. Christianssand arrival cds alongside (July 27). A very rare cover.
Cat. 1

150 1855: 4sk. blue, used example, cut close and tied to 1856 entire letter from F 20 000 - 30 000
Tromso to Karisoe, tied by manuscript Steamship cancellation “PR. GUSTAV -
10/5” in ink. Outstanding and extremely rare entire, one of the very few
recorded.
Cat. 1
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130
151 THE FAMOUS STEAMSHIP COVER. 1855: 4sk. blue, four large margins all round, tied F 70 000 - 100 000
to 1856 entire letter endorsed “per Dampfschiff” to Molde by superb strike of
“JUPITER - 8/8 - 1856” datestamp in black. An outstanding and extremely rare
cover. Certificate Moldenhauer.
Cat. 1

152 1855: 4sk. blue, cut close example used on 1856 entire letter to Egersund tiwed F 35 000 - 50 000
by superlative strike of Steamship “LINDESNAES” datestamp struck in blue (July
26). Repeated strike at upper right of a fine and fresh entire letter of
consummate rarity. Certificate Hans J. Enger (2005).
Cat. 1
153 1855: 4sk. blue, position D29, a fine example with trivial stain spot on margin F 20 000 - 30 000
mentioned for accuracy, used on 1856 cover to Mosterhavn cancelled by rare
Steamship “LINDESNAES” datestamp (June 21) well struck in blue, with repeated
strike at upper right of cover. Rare.
Cat. 1
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132
154 1855: 4sk. blue, position A3 on the Plate, a large even margined example used F 20 000 - 30 000
on 1856 cover (endorsed “Pr. Dampskibet Nordkap” at top) mailed to Tromso and
cancelled by pen cross in manuscript. Reverse with “TRONDHEIM” datestamp well
struck in blue. A rare and attractive cover.
Cat. 1

155 1856: Oscar 2sk. yellow, 3sk. grey, 4sk. blue and 8sk. lake-red all used on1858 F 15 000 - 20 000
“complete set” franking entire letter from Drammen and tied by “48” numeral
handstamps in black. “Drammen” datestamp of despatch below in blue (Feb 9),
Svinesund transit in blue (Feb 10) and Helsingor cds Feb 13) in black. An
extremely rare and attractive cover.
Cat. 2+3+4+5
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156 OSCAR FULL SET FRANKING. 1856: 2sk. yellow, 3sk. grey-lilac, 4sk. blue and 8sk. F 20 000 - 30 000
lake-red (three examples) all used to pay 33 skilling rate to Purmerende,
Netherlands; and tied by “DRAMMEN” datestamps (Nov 6, 1860) in black. Svinesund
transit cds (7/11) and framed “FRANCO” on front alongside Hamburg transit
(11/11). A wonderful and famous cover. Ex Grand Prix collection Peter Ahl.
Cat. 2+3+4+5

157 1856: Oscar 3sk. grey-lilac, a horizontal pair and horizontal strip of three / F 35 000 - 50 000
strip of five used on 1857 cover from Drammen to Hjorring, all adhesives
cancelled by clear strikes of circular 11 barred handstamp in black.
“Sandosund” cds on front (Aug 25) alongside Frederikshavn transit cds of the
following day. Some slight buckling of the strip but a great rarity as a
multiple of this size on letter. A remarkable and rare Maritime franking.
Certificate Moldenhauer (1990).
Cat. 3
158 1856: Oscar 3sk. grey-lilac (rich shade) and 4sk. blue (three examples) all F 35 000 - 50 000
used on splendidly attractive 1857 cover from Christania to Copenhagen,
cancelled by the Maritime 11 bar grid cancellation in black. Fine strike of
“Sandosund” cds alongside (Sept 19). A lovely cover.
Cat. 3+4
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159 1856: 3sk. violet-grey and 1863 24sk. brown, used on 1865 cover to Rivadeo, F 70 000 - 100 000
Spain and carried at the newly introduced 27 skilling rate via Germany, each
stamp tied by bold Steamship “JUPITER-23/11-1865” datestamps in black.
Manuscript rates of “5 3/4” in red (silvergroschen) and “4” in blue being the
debit to the Norwegian P.O. The adhesives of good fresh colour and backstamped
with oval “NORWEGEN / direct” in black, Hamburg transit cds (23/11), Hamburg
Thurn & Taxis P.O. on same day and in Rivadeo (Nov 29) on receipt. A superb and
extremey rare cover. Certificate BPB (1998), Enger (2001), Aune (2002).
Cat. 3+10

160 1856: 4sk. blue, the famous cover bearing the vertically bisected example, F 60 000 - 85 000
carried in the Bypost’ system and paying the 2 skilling local rate in full,
tied by “364” numeral handstamp in black of the ‘Bypost’ Office and with
corresponding “CHRISTIANIA BYPOST” cds at upper right (March 5, 1858) well
struck in red. Moldenhauer notes that bisects were declared illegal by the
Norwegian P.O. later in the same month, on March 20th. A major rarity of
Norwegian and Scandinavian Philately. Signed Friedl. Certificate Moldenhauer
(1981).Aune (1999). Ex collection Baron de Rothschild, Bernt. J. Fossum.
Cat. 4
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161 1856: 4sk. blue, a fine example tied to 1862 Money Letter mailed to Stange, F 5 000 - 7 500
tied by “Frederikshald” datestamp in black. Endorsed at top “400 sped.” and
additionally dated in manuscript “28/4”. The registration fee (in this instance
72 skillings) was pre-paid in cash and just the postage was paid by the
adhesive. The cover, sensibly opened for display, shows five red wax seals on
reverse, three embossed with Lion design similar to the Norway number one and
Christiania arrival cds (29/4) with date erroneous, alongside the registration
docket number “2” and “6”. A marvellous and rare cover.
Cat. 4

162 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, used example on 1858cover from Christiania to Laurvig, F 7 000 - 10 000
the adhesive cancelled by pen cross in manuscript, with superb strike of
Steamship “CONSTITUTIONEN” datestamp in blue (Nov 18) alongside. A rare and
attractive cover.
Cat. 4
163 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, a fine example used on attractive 1857 entire letter F 20 000 - 30 000
from Christiania to Arendal, the adhesive tied by “CONSTITUTINEN” STeamship
datestamp in blue, with repeated fine strike at left (Nov 27). A delightful and
rare cover in superb quality.Signed Moldenhauer.
Cat. 4
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164 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, a fine example cancelled by manuscript pen cross to 1857 F 8 000 - 12 000
entire letter from Bergen to Christiansund, with outstanding strike of
“DAMPSKIBET / BERGEN” Steamship marking alongside (April 26) in blue-green.
Cat. 4
165 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, a fine example used on 1863 entire letter from Stavanger F 15 000 - 20 000
to Egersund, tied by bold strike of “DAMPSKIBET / BERGEN” Steamship datestamp
in black (Oct 28). Endorsed “Paid” at lower left and with Stavanger Company
cachet on reverse. A lovely and very rare usage.
Cat. 4

166 1856: Oscar 4sk. deep blue, a fine used example on 1863 entire letter from F 18 000 - 25 000
Christiansand to Mandal, tied by superb strike of rare Steamship “HAKON JARL”
datestamp (April 7) in black. An exquisite entire in wonderful fresh condition.
A Scandinavian Maritime rarity.
Cat. 4
167 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, a fine example used on 1864 entire letter from F 8 000 - 12 000
Hammerfest to Tromso, with Steamship manuscript notation “Damf. LiNDESNAES
30/4” at top, the 4sk. adhesive being cancelled by manuscript pen cross as
usual. Attractive and extremely fine for this rarity.
Cat. 4
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168 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, a fine and fresh example used on 1857 entire letter from F 10 000 - 15 000
to Trondheim, the adhesive cancelled by manuscript pen-cross and cover struck
with excellent impression of the rare Steamship “JUPITER” datestamp (March 28)
in blue-green. An outstanding and rare entire for the Exhibit collection.
Certificate HAns J. Enger (1996).
Cat. 4
169 1856: 4sk. blue, a superb example used on 1861 entire letter from Christiansund F 20 000 - 30 000
to Trondheim, cancelled by well struck Steamship “JUPITER” datestamp (Oct 30)
in black. Repeated equally superb strike alongside the adhesive. A true gem.
Cat. 4

170 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue used on attractive 1860 entire letter from Bergen, tied F 20 000 - 30 000
by rare Steamship “NIDELVEN” datestamp in blue with repeated strike at left.
“Nordland” transit cds (19/9) in black also on obverse of a wonderful and fresh
entire. Rare and delightful.
Cat. 4
171 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, used on reverse of a turned 1861 stampless cover, used F 5 000 - 7 500
to Stange and the adhesive cancelled by manuscript pen cross. Carried on the
Steamship “Skiblodmer”. A rare and unusual entire.
Cat. 4
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172 1856: 8sk. pale lake-red, the horizontal pair used on 1857 cover from Bergen to F 12 000 - 17 000
Hamburg, the adhesives cancelled by manuscript pen crosses. Cover endorsed “per
Bergen” and struck over the endorsement by exceptional “DAMPSKIBET / BERGEN”
Steamship datestamp (25/3) in bright blue. Hamburg arrival datestamp on
reverse. A rare and most unusual cover.
Cat. 5
173 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue and 8sk. pale lake-red, used on triple rate cover to F 15 000 - 25 000
Molde endorsed at upper right “JUPITER 5/10” Steamship in manuscript. Extremely
scarce cover. Certificate Aune (2001).
Cat. 4+5

174 1856: Oscar 4sk. blue, a single example used in conjunction with two single and F 35 000 - 50 000
two horizontal pairs of 8sk. pale lake-red, paying the 52 skilling double rate
to La Rochelle, France. The adhesives cancelled by Maritime 10 barred circular
cachet in black with “Sandosund” cds below. Framed “PD” and fine “Sandosund”
cds (April 20) also on obverse in black.Small faults to one 8sk. adhesive of
minor importance but a cover of great scarcity and appeal.
Cat. 4+5
175 1863: Vapentyp 4sk. blue, a fresh example used on attractive 1866 cover from F 3 500 - 5 000
Berlevaag to Tromso tied by bold strike of Steamship datestamp
“OSTFINMARKS-DPSKB” (May 21) with further repeated fine strike alongside.
Hammerfest cds (23/5) at right. A fine and rare cover, carried by the Steamer
“Nordcap”.
Cat. 8
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176 1863: Vapentyp 4sk. blue, a fresh example used on attractive 1865 cover to F 30 000 - 40 000
Christiania tied by bold strike of Steamship “JUPITER” datestamp in black (July
13), with repeated fine strike at left. Faint red Christiania Bypost cds of
arrival alongside. A very rare Steamship cancellation on an adhesive of this
issue and a charming cover.
Cat. 8

177 1863: 4sk. blue, a fine single example used on cover tied by bold “DAMPSKIBET / F 12 500 - 20 000
BERGEN” circular datestamp with date inserted in manuscript “10/11 - 1867. Some
slight over-inking to the cancellation but of excellent quality, visual appeal
and very great rarity.
Cat. 8
178 DENMARK USED IN NORWAY. 1857: Denmark 4sk. brown, a fine four margined F 8 000 - 12 000
example from the fourth printing, not valid for postal use within Norway, on 1857
entire letter tied by “364” numeral cancellation with corresponding
“CHRISTIANIA BYPOST” datestamp in red at right. Apparently accepted and
un-taxed. An extraordinarily rare and unusual entire. Certificate Lasse NIelsen
(2003).
Cat. 4
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PERU
179 1876 (Oct 12): A remarkable combination cover with Peru 1866 Llama 20c. brown F 9 000 - 12 000
diagonally bisected to pay local rate, additionally franked by Great Britain
1870/77 1/d. rose red, 1d. red pl. 190, 2d. blue pl. 15, 4d. vermilion pl. 14
and 1s. green pl. 12 all tied by “C38” British P.O. obliterators with matching
“Callao” datestamp of despatch on reverse. The cover travelled via London with
red transit (Nov 12) datestamp on front and arrival datestamp on reverse. A
rare and attractive usage. Signed Calves. Certificate Holcombe (1994).
Cat. SG Z28+Z29+Z31+Z37+Z54

PORTUGAL
180 1853/70: Classic cover selection (25 covers), with 1853 issue 25r. blue used to F 15 000 - 18 000
prepay internal postage and addressed to Denmark; 1855/58 issue coivers (5)
including 25r. blue and 25r. rose covers as single frankings and superb cover
with 25r. rose and 100r. lilac; 1862/64 issue (6 covers) with 25r. frankings
(2)cover to Madrid with 10r. and 25r., to Naples with 50r. and 100r., to London
with 5r., 10r. and 25r. and spectacular four colour franking to Madrid with
5r., 10r., 25r. and 100r.; 1866/67 issue covers to Paris and Zurich; perf.
1867/70 covers with two to France; 1870/80 issue (8 covers) etc. A fine and
fresh group with much cancellation interest.
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SPAIN
181 1850: 6 cuartos black, Plate II, position 30; a fine four margined used example F 10 000 - 15 000
cancelled by ‘arana’ handstamp in black, to 1850 entire letter to Bordeaux;
pre-paying the inland rate only. Red “Santander” cds of despatch at right (Oct
7) and thence via St. Jean de Luz (Oct 9) and charged 5 decimes due on receipt
in black. An exceptional usage of the Number One on a cover mailed abroad.
Certificate Comex (2003).
Cat. 1

TURKEY
182 PIROSCAFI OTTOMANI MAILBOAT COVER. 1858 (March 12): Entire letter from F 12 000 - 15 000
Constantinople to Bursa, with Vuro & Cie. / Constantinople sender’s cachet in
blue at lower left, struck with oval “COSTANTINOPOLI * POSTA DEL PIROSCAFI
OTTOMANI / P.P.” prepaid cachet in black and corresponding usage of extremely
rare imperforate “Turkish Admiralty” 1858 Steamship Local with manuscript “2
1/2” piastre rate inserted alongside central vignette and “PP” (Porto Piastre).
A famous and magnificent entire. Certificate RPS (1977) and E. Diena (1989)
Cat. Yvert 1
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183 DANUBE & BLACK SEA RAILWWAY COVER. 1869: The famous cover from Kustendje F 30 000 - 40 000
to Gravesend, England franked by Lombardy Venetia 1864 15soldi brown, perf 9 1/2,
in a vertical strip of three, used in combination with Danube & Black Sea Railway
Local Post 20 paras black on green, with all adhesives being tied by superb
impressions of “LLOYD AGENZIE / KUSTENDJE” datestamps (June 29) in
black. Framed “W.Fr/14” accountancy marking in red at left and reverse with
Vienna transit cds (error of date 4/6 for 4/7). London transit cds on front
(July 7) in red and reverse with large part Gravesend arrival. An extremely
rare and wonderfully attractive cover. Signed Muller. Certificate Alberto Diena (1954).
Cat. Yvert 27

184 ASIA MINOR STEAM SHIP COMPANY. 1868: 1 piastre black on green surface coloured DCE 15 000 - 20 000
glazed paper, imperforate, fresh and fine mint example without gum. This
magnificent stamp is one of two known unused examples of this rarity, and
without doubt the finer of the two. Certificate Vachat (2010).
Cat. Yvert 1A
185 ASIA MINOR STEAM SHIP COMPANY. 1871 (Jan 7): The renowned cover from Smyrne to F 80 000 - 100 000
Samos bearing the 1868 2 piastres black on green glazed surface coloured paper,
imperforate, tied to cover by three line blue cachet “ASIA MINOR / STEAM SHIP
Co. / SMYRNE AGENCY” handstamp in blue. Extremely rare and fine, the sole
recorded cover, unique. Signed Raybaudi. Certificate Scheller (2009).
Cat. 1A
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
186 1847: 5c. red brown and two single 10c. black, used on large part of 1850 cover F 85 000 - 125 000
to Edinburgh, Scotland tied by red circular grid cancellations with “New
York/19” debit datestamp alongside (July 31) in red, entry marking of “America
/ Liverpool” in red (Aug 13) and Edinburgh arrival cds of the following day.
Stamps have been removed, cleaned and replaced with all having at least one
margin shaved, however overseas covers bearing both values of the first issue
are great and important rarities of US Classic philately. Signed Calves.
Certificate Philatelic Foundation (191992).
Scott 1+2

187 NEW BRUNSWICK & USA COMBINATION COVER. 1851: New Brunswick 6d. F 75 000 - 90 000
olive-yellow on lightly blued paper, two examples used in combination with
USA 1857 1c. blue and 3c. red-brown all tied to 1859 cover to Liverpool by three
strikes of “PAID” handstamp in red. Superb strike of “COLONIAL EXPRESS
MAIL / ST. JOHN. N.B. / MAY 23” datestamp at left and thence to Liverpool with
“Paid / Liverpool / Br. Packet” cds (June 4) of arrival. A few minor imperfections
to the adhesives of no importance, a truly extraordinary franking for the
connoisseur. Certificate RPS (1969), Philatelic Foundation (1987).
Scott 24+25+SG 4
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188 TRIPLE COUNTRY COMBINATION COVER. 1867: Cover from Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe F 20 000 - 30 000
to New York, franked by 1859/65 General Issues Eagle 40c. orange and 80c.
carmine (Cat. Yvert 5,6) tied by large lozenge of dots, mailed via Forwarding Agent
in St. Thomas (two cachets on reverse) where Danish West Indies 1855/67 3c.
rose carmine, imperforate, was applied (Yvert 2) and tied by circular ring
cancellation in black, along with United States Washington 1857/61 10c. green
tied by “N. York / Steamship” in black. A fabulous cover and almost certainly
unique. Certificate Calves (2008).
Cat. 22

189 CUBA COMBINATION COVER. 1875 (April 15): The extraordinary cover from Havana to F 20 000 - 30 000
Barcelona via New York, franked by Spain 1875 50c. green (two examples)
cancelled in Havana, also franked on despatch with USA 1873 Banknote Issue 10c.
brown (five examples including two vertical pairs) and single 1869 2c. brown
all cancelled by “N. YORK / STEAMSHIP” datestamps (April 22) in black with “PD”
and circular “New York / Paid All” datestamp (April 22) in red.Reverse with
Barcelona arrival cds. A rare and appealing cover. Signed Calves.
Cat. Yvert 30+55
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190 COVER CARRIED ON APOLLO 15. 1971 (July 26-26): Special Flight cover franked by F 10 000 - 15 000
pair of 8c. and single 10c. Space commemoratives, tied by “Kennedy Space
Center” machine cancellation signed by Astronauts James B. Irwin, David R.
Scott and Alfred M: Worden. Cover number 163 of just 300 produced, with signed
affidavits from the three Astronauts. Rare.

191 PONCE PROVISIONAL OVERPRINTS. 1898: The superb mint examples (16 stamps) CC C 55 000 - 75 000
all with circular “POSTAGES / 5c. / CORREOS” with various adhesives including 1c.
green with violet and red overprints, 5c. brown with violet & blue overprints
and Trans Mississippi 5c. blue with red and violet overprints. The total of 16
stamps being split by 12 overprinted in violet, 3 in red and one in blue. A
wonderful and impossible to replicate collection. All stamps with Calves (2004)
and Philatelic Foundation (2006) certificates.
Cat. Scott 279(2)+272+281+282C(2)+284+286+287+288(2)+290+291+J33+J34+
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192 PONCE PROVISIONAL ISSUE. 1898/99: Large piece bearing USA 5c. blue (Grant) l G H 10 000 - 15 000
overprinted “POSTAGES / 5 cts / CORREOS” in violet (with overprint tying the
stamp to the piece) also tied by Military Station Porto Rico Wash. DC duplexes
(Sept 28). A great rarity of Puerto Rican philately, the only known piece..
Certificate Calves (2004).
193 PONCE PROVISIONAL ISSUE. 1898/99: Large piece bearing USA 1c. green and pair of G H 30 000 - 50 000
2c. in rose pink shade all overprinted “POSTAGES / 5 cts / CORREOS” in violet
(with one overprint tying the right hand 2c. to piece) all tied by Military
Station Porto Rico Wash. DC duplexes (Aug 31). Of great rarity. Certificate
Calves (2004).