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  • Lot# : 739 Great Britain

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    1867/83: 5 s. rose, plate 4, wmk. Anchor, a fine used example cancelled by hooded London datestamp (MR.29.84) in black. Scarce and attractive stamp Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 740 Great Britain

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    1867/83: 10 s. greenish grey, wmk. Anchor, a fine used example of this scarce stamp, of excellent colour and centering, cancelled by London datestamp (De.21.83) in black. Rare. Signed Pfenninger Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 741 Great Britain

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    1867/83: £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Anchor, a fine used example of good colour, with part Parcels cancellation and 'Weymouth' datestamp (De.18.83) in black. A rare stamp Gi = £ 8'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 742 Great Britain

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    1867/83: £ 5 orange, lettered AA, used example with horizontal crease, cancelled by 'Belfast' datestamp (De.10.90) in black, of fine appearance Gi = £ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 743 Great Britain

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    1879 (March 4): Postal Notice No. 8, "Mails for Smyrna", explaining that due to Quarantine Arrangements in the Levant, that the fortnightly packet to Smyrna has been suspended, fresh and fine and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 744 Great Britain

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    1879 (May 27): Postal Notice No. 28, "Mails for Constantinople", Notice for "Summer Arrangements" explaining that Mails for Constantinople will go via Varna (on tuesday evenings), on wednesday (via Galatz) and on saturdays (via Varna). Some edge wear but fine and unusual Notice.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 745 Great Britain

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    1888: £ 1 brown-lilac, wmk. Orbs, a fine used example of excellent fresh colour cancelled by London datestamps (Aug 28 1889) in black, ironed vertical bend but of fine centering and appearance Gi = £ 4'250.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 746 Great Britain

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    1891: Jubilee issue, £ 1 green watermarked Three Imperial Crowns and lettered 'H-B', brilliant shade, mint, slightly centered to the left, large part original gum, few gum creases. Certificate BPA (2002) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Provenance: 133. Corinphila Auction (June 2002), lot 2402.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 747 Great Britain

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    1887/92: £ 1 green, lettered RC, fresh mint example of excellent centering and colour, regummed but nevertheless of excellent appearance. Certificate BPA (2012) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 748 Great Britain

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    1902/10: 10 s. ultramarine, splendid mint example of excellent colour and centering, fresh and fine, large part og Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 749 Great Britain

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    1902/10: £ 1 dull blue-green, De La Rue printing, a fine mint example of good colour, one sl. pulled perf. at lower right, large part og Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 750 Great Britain

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    1902: King Edward VII, £ 1 dull blue-green in a fresh shade, watermarked Three Crowns, cancelled by concentric Guernsey cds. Certificate BPA (2002) Gi = £ 800.
    Provenance: 133. Corinphila Auction (June 2002), lot 2403.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 751 Great Britain

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    1902: King Edward VII, £ 1 dull blue-green, vert. pair in a fresh shade, each cancelled by concentric cds 'Guernsey Jy 14 11'. Certificate BPA (2002) Gi = £ 1'600+.
    Provenance: 133. Corinphila Auction (June 2002), lot 2404.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 752 Great Britain

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    1913: Seahorse £ 1 deep blue-green, a well centred and fresh mint example of excellent colour, large part og. A rare stamp so fine Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 752A Great Britain

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    1913: Waterlow Seahorse £ 1 dull blue green Wmk. Single Cypher, perf. 11 x 12, a fresh unused example in deep vivid shade with part original gum, fine. Cert. BPA (2013) Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 753 Great Britain

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    1929: PUC £ 1 black, a fresh and fine mint example, large part og Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 753A Great Britain

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 754 Great Britain

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    1855: 1 d. red brown, Die 12, perf. 16, a single example and a horizontal block of ten (lettered PH/QL) all used on August 1855 cover from Newcastle on Tyne to Randers, Denmark, tied by "Newcastle on Tyne / 545" sideways duplexes in black. The cover is endorsed "via Hamburg" at base and travelled according to directions (rate of 8d. + 3d. for Elbe postage) and struck with framed "fr. Hbg." at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1557) as prepaid to Hamburg only. Reverse with Westgate cds in blue, London transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Aug 13) and front with '9' (skilling) due on receipt. A superb multiple on a magnificent cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 755 Great Britain

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    1855: 1 d. red brown, Die 1, perf. 16, a single example used with 1854/57 2 d. blue single and horizontal strip of four (lettered DI-DL) all tied by London obliterators to 1854 entire letter to Copenhagen, Denmark. Mailed via Belgium and Danish P.O. in Hamburg (Nov 24) and also struck in Hamburg with italic "franco" at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1425). A marvellous entire in excellent quality. Cert. BPA (2007).
    Note: The effective rate was 10½d. per ½ ounce. No Halfpenny stamps had been issued at this date and the notation '6½' (silvergroschen) on the cover is a credit to the German Postal Union, with 2 sgr. credited to Denmark.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 756 Great Britain

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    1855/56: Covers (2) to Denmark with 1855 cover from Falmouth franked by single 1 d. red-brown with reverse showing manuscript 'Danish Consulate Forwarded' and G.C. & R.W. FOX / FALMOUTH cachet in black, thence carried via London and Danish P.O. in Hamburg and charged "9½" skilling due; 1856 Printed Matter entire from San Juan, Puerto Rico mailed from London with strip of three 1 d. red-brown neatly tied with manuscript "3+2" on reverse for amount due. An unusual pairing.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 757 Great Britain

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    1857 (Nov 3): Printed Prices Current mailed to Rendborg, Denmark from London, franked with Great Britain 1 d. red star (Gi Spec. C10) tied by London '25' numeral obliterator, alongside Denmark imperforate 1854 4 sk. red-brown cancelled by "2" circular numeral cancellation of Danish P.O. in Hamburg in black. Reverse with Aachen transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Nov 6) in black. The cover was marked "½" in blue ink and charged "4" skilling due from recipient in red crayon as these combination covers (where the Danish postage had been applied in Great Britain) were no longer authorised due to the London-Altona Packet Service being withdrawn. An outstanding and most attractive entire with just three recorded similar frankings. Certificates Jakubek (1985), Nielsen (2003) and RPS (2004).
    Note: The Direct Packet to Altona / Hamburg was withdrawn on November 30, 1853. Mixed Frankings were still permitted because they did not transit any other countries and the bilateral agreement between Great Britain and Denmark was still in effect.
    For a full listing of the known combination covers, we would refer collectors to "Price Circulars for GB to Denmark 1850-UPU" in the Collectors Club Philatelist (May-June 2007), Volume 86, No. 3.
    Provenance: Collection Peer Lorentzen (2004), exhibited London 2000 International Stamp Exhibition
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 758 Great Britain

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    1859 (May 4): Printed Prices Current to Nakskov, Denmark franked on despatch with both Great Britain 1 d. red star tied by Edinburgh "131" duplex in black in combination with Denmark 1858 4 sk. yellow-brown tied by "2" circular numeral cancellation of Danish P.O. in Hamburg in black. Reverse with London transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (May 7) in black. The cover was marked with "2" (skilling) in manuscript for Postage Due from the recipient. An oustanding and rare entire with just three recorded similar frankings. Cert. S. Kaiser (1984), Moller (2007).
    Note: The Direct Packet to Altona / Hamburg was withdrawn on November 30, 1853. Mixed Frankings were still permitted because they did not transit any other countries and the bilateral agreement between Great Britain and Denmark was still in effect.
    For a full listing of the known combination covers, we would refer collectors to "Price Circulars for GB to Denmark 1850-UPU" in the Collectors Club Philatelist (May-June 2007), Volume 86, No.3.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 759 Great Britain

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    1864 (Feb 2): Underpaid cover from Dublin to Copenhagen franked solely by 1 d. red star (mailed a day after the declaration of the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War), struck with two line INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black and sent via Hamburg P.O. (Feb 5) to Copenhagen (Feb 9) - the unusual four day difference probably being explained by a routing via Waremünde and Malmö. The cover remained un-collected at the Copenhagen Post Restante until June 1864 with various manuscript charges for a total of 35 skilling due and was handstamped "Retour" in black. Returned to sender receiving framed SENT BACK TO ENGLAND / WITHOUT A REASON / FOR NON-DELIVERY in red. A fascinating and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 760 Great Britain

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    1864 (March 19): Entire letter sent by direct ship to Copenhagen endorsed 'per Hull Steamer', due to the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War (declared Feb 1, 1864) from Hull to Copenhagen, struck with circular HULL SHIP-LETTER datestamp in black and franked at the normal rate via Ostend of 9 d. with 1855 1 d. red and 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 (four examples) all tied by "383" Hull obliterators and by SKIBSBREV / KJOBENHAVN arrival datestamp (March 23). As the cover was sent by this unusual route there was no Mail accountancy and the cover was charged "9" skilling due in red crayon manuscript. Slight cover tear at base but a unique prepayment of the Danish share (6 d.) of the postage with British adhesives.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 761 Great Britain

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    1862 (Oct 22): Cover to Copenhagen addressed to the Second Secretary of the Royal Government General Post in Copenhagen, endorsed "Via Belgium, under ½ ounce in weight" at top, franked by 1855 1 d. red star and 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 (five examples) all tied by London "WC5" obliterators.Reverse with Hamburg Danish P.O. cds (Oct 24). Manuscript "6½" in red crayon credited to German Postal Union and manuscript "2" at lower left for Danish credit. A fine and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 762 Great Britain

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    1857: 1 d. red star, 1858 2 d. blue pl. 7 and 1855/57 6 d.deep lilac all used on 1859 cover endorsed "Post Paid via Altona" to Itzehoe, Holstein and tied by "Gravesend / 322" duplexes. Struck with two line "PART PAID / MORE TO PAY" in black on front and actually overpaid 1 penny towards the Danish share; with manuscript at lower left "fr. 1 nur" (free only 1 skilling), the amount due not being levied. Overall ageing but a remarkable and most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 763 Great Britain

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    1860 (Aug 16): Cover to Copenhagen with the extraordinary franking of diagonally bisected 1856 1 d rose red, 1855-57 4 d. rose and 6 d. lilac all tied by bold strikes of the London "47" numeral obliterator in black to pay the 10½ d. rate (the first British ½ d adhesive was not issued until 1870), with manuscript "6½" being the pence amount paid forward (British share was 4 d.) to cover the 2 silvergroschen credited to Denmark in Hamburg, noted at base of cover. Reverse with London cds in blue, Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Aug 18) in black and Copenhagen cds (Aug 19). Some ageing around perforations but a wonderful and important cover for the specialist. Certificates BPA (1989) and RPS (2003).
    Provenance: Collection Wade (March 1997), lot 108.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 764 Great Britain

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    1861/62: Pair of covers to Denmark, the earlier June 1861 cover franked by 1855 1 d. red and pair of 4 d. rose on white paper tied by Whitby "875" obliterators and circular "PD" in red via France to Helsingör; July 1862 cover franked by 1855 1 d. red and pair of 1862/64 pair of 4 d. bright red tied by London SW duplexes. Both covers with "2" silvergroschen credit in crayon for Denmark. Some faults, one with cert. RPS (2009).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 765 Great Britain

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    1862 (Nov 22): Cover endorsed "via Ostende" from London to Copenhagen, franked by unusual mixed issue usage of 1855 1 d. red star, 1855/57 6 d. lilac and 1862/64 4 d. red all teid by "London/73" duplexes. Manuscript "6½" in red crayon credited to German Postal Union and manuscript "2" at lower left for Danish credit; reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg transit and arrival cds (Nov 25). A fine and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 766 Great Britain

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    1878 (Jan 16): Mulready envelope facsimilae produced by J. Lacy & Co. (Stamp Dealers of Rotherhithe, with embossed seal on reverse), mailed to Copenhagen, Denmark at 2½ d. rate with 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 194 vertical pair, lettered DI/EI and diagonally bisected single example all tied by London SE 10 duplexes in black with one corner of the bisect folded over the edge of cover but intact. Reverse with Danish Post Office violet adhesive label with five lines of print, instructing the addressee to use a fuller address. Minor ageing mentioned for accuracy only, but a marvellous and most unusual cover for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection Louis Grunin (May 2004), lot 656.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 767 Great Britain

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    1878 (Nov 4): 2 d. blue registered postal stationery envelope mailed to Copenhagen and up-rated with 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 194 and 1877 4 d. sage green pl. 16 tied by "466" obliterator in blue (scarce). Oval "Registered / Liverpool" datestamp at left and London treansit in red below. Reverse with arrival datestamp (Nov 7) in black. The 4 d. is a very scarce stamp on letter Gi = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 768 Great Britain

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    1863 (March 14): Printed Prices Current from Leith to Copenhagen, franked by 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 tied by "Leith / 221" duplex and prepaid as far as Hamburg. Red circular "PP" at left and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg datestamp and arrival cds (March 19). Manuscript "2" (skilling) due on receipt on front. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 769 Great Britain

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    1864 (Jan 29): Printed Prices Current to Stege, Denmark endorsed 'via Ostend', franked with Great Britain 1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 tied by "Hull / 383" duplex in combination with Denmark 1855 imperforate 2 sk. blue, tied by "2" numeral cancellation of Danish P.O. in Hamburg. Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg transit cds (Feb 1) and Stege arrival cds in blue. Both stamps being applied in England on despatch: the rate being 2 d. to Hamburg and 2 sk. from Hamburg to Copenhagen. Extremely rare entire with just two examples known with 2 d.+ 2 sk. franking. Certificate Nielsen (2003) and RPS (2004).
    Note: The Direct Packet to Altona / Hamburg was withdrawn on November 30, 1853. Mixed Frankings were still permitted because they did not transit any other countries and the bilateral agreement between Great Britain and Denmark was still in effect. For a full listing of the known combination covers, we would refer collectors to "Price Circulars for GB to Denmark 1850-UPU" in the Collectors Club Philatelist (May-June 2007), Volume 86, No.3.

    Provenance: Collection Peer Lorentzen (2004), exhibited London 2000 International Stamp Exhibition
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 770 Great Britain

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    1858 2 d. blue pl. 9 and 1855/57 6 d.deep lilac and 1 s. green all used on registered 1862 entire letter to Helsingör, Denmark tied by "Grimsby / 323" duplexes in black with red "Crown / Registered" below. Oval "Registered / London" transit in red and reverse with Hamburg transits and arrival cds (Nov 28). Various manuscript ratings with 2 sgr. noted for the Danish share. File fold affects the 2 d. adhesive but an early registered usage (10½ d. postage + 9 d. registration) and an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 771 Great Britain

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    1858 (July 27): Mourning envelope from St. Helens to the University of Kiel, Holstein & Lower Saxony (sic), endorsed "via Belgium" at top and franked by 1855/57 4 d. rose on white paper (2) tied by "679" obliterators in black. Adhesives also struck with two line PART-PAID / MORE TO PAY handstamp in black and, at lower left, framed 'fr. Hbg.' handstamp (Van Der Linden fig. 1557) applied. Manuscript "6½" pence credit applied in error, charged 9 skilling due on arrival (= 2 silvergroschen). A scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 772 Great Britain

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    1861 (Jan 4): Underpaid cover to Altona, Denmark franked by 1855/57 6 d. pale lilac tied by "372" obliterator of "Passage West" (Ireland) with despatch cds on back and front of cover. Struck with PART PAID / MORE TO PAY handstamp in black and mailed through Cork, London and Danish P.O. in Hamburg (Jan 7) to Altona. Manuscript "4½" in upper left corner being the amount needed top pay rate in full (10½ d.), with overall due amount collected on arrival of 11 skilling in red crayon. A scarce and interesting cover. Cert. Louis (2003).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 773 Great Britain

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    1860 (Jan 18): Cover from London to Copenhagen endorsed 'via Belgium', franked by unusual use of 1855/57 1 s. green single and a horizontal pair in a different shade tied by London obliterators in black. Manuscript notation of "1/1 d." for German Postal Union and "4" silvergroschen for Danish share alongside 'Franco' at left applied in Hamburg Stadtpostamt (Van Der Linden fig. 1426). Reverse with part flap missing but showing Danish P.O. in Hamburg transit.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 774 Great Britain

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    1862 (Nov 24): Cover at double rate to Copenhagen franked with mixed issue franking of 1855/57 1 s. green and 1862/64 9 d. straw tied by "West Hartlepool/947" duplexes. Reverse with London cds in red, Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Nov 28) and Copenhagen arrival cds. Manuscript notation of "1/1 d." for German Postal Union and "4" silvergroschen for Danish share. A fine cover with a rare mixed issue usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 775 Great Britain

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    1865 (Feb 3): Entire letter from Hull to Copenhagen, Denmark franked by 1862/64 4 d. bright red, Hair Lines, three horizontal pairs and 3 d. bright carmine rose horizontal pair, faults, all tied by "Hull / 383" duplexes. Cover was struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black and travelled via London (Feb 4) and Hamburg (Feb 5). Charged Postage Due on arrival with red crayon "17" skilling to pay. A marvellous and most interesting cover.
    Note: Franked at 2 s. 6 d. for a quadruple rate letter. British share 1 s. 4 d., remainder carried forward for GAPU 1 s. 2 d. = 11.67 silvergroschen. Belgian and GPU share = 7 sgr. Balance left from prepayment = 4.67 sgr. (noted on the cover "4" in blue crayon). Danish share 4 sgr. = 17 skilling to pay.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 776 Great Britain

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    1864 (Nov 4): Cover from Hartlepool to Copenhagen at double rate, franked by superb three colour franking of 1862/64 3 d. carmine, 6 d. lilac and 9 d. straw, all tied by bold "Hartlepool / 947" duplexes in black. Red oval "PD" below and reverse with London cds, Hamburg Statdtpost datestamps (the Danish P.O. in Hamburg was still closed due to the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War) and Copenhagen arrival cds (Nov 8).  Manuscript on front "4" silvergroschen (credit to Denmark) and deleted "9" silvergroschen credit to German Postal Union (deleted so as not to be confused with a due marking). A charming and very scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 777 Great Britain

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    1863 (May 27): Registered cover from Liverpool to Aalborg, Denmark franked by 1862/64 6 d. deep lilac and 9 d. straw (both in intense shades), tied by "466" obliterators and by circular "PD" in red; paying the 9 d. postage and 6 d. registration fee. "Crown / Registered" handstamp in red below and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (May 29) and Aalborg arrival cds (June 1). A fine and scarce cover in fine quality.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 778 Great Britain

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    1863/64: Pair of underpaid covers each franked by single 1862/64 6 d. lilac, the earlier August 1863 cover from Edinburgh to Altona struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID in black and assessed with postage due of "2" silvergroschen in blue crayon and charged 13 skilling due on arrival; the January 1864 cover with INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED in black but mailed to Copenhagen with postage due of "2" silvergroschen in blue crayon but Copenhagen was in Rayon 2 and thus the charge raised on arrival was 18 skilling due. Faults but an unusual pairing.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 779 Great Britain

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    1863 (Oct 30): Cover from London to Copenhagen franked by single 1862/64 9 d. straw, with scarce circular TOO-LATE / G.P.O. at left, oval "PD" in red and manuscript "4½" credit: ½ sgr. to Belgium, 2 sgr. to German Postal Union and 2 sgr. to Denmark (marked in red crayon). Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds and Copenhagen arrival (Nov 3) in black. Scarce stamp on letter Gi = £ 875.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 780 Great Britain

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    1864 (July 22): Cover from Hartlepool to Copenhagen franked by superb 1862/64 9 d. straw, tied by bold "Hartlepool / 947" duplex in black. Red circular "PD" below and reverse with London cds, Hamburg Statdtpost datestamps (the Danish P.O. in Hamburg was closed due to the 2nd Schleswig Holstein War) and Copenhagen arrival cds (July 26).Manuscrip on front "4½" silvergroschen (credit to German Postal Union) and "2" silvergroschen credit to Denmark. A fresh and fine cover in excellent quality Gi = £ 875.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 781 Great Britain

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    British P.O.s abroad - Danish West Indies 1876 (Dec 11): GB 1870 1½ d. plate 3 lake-red and 1873 1 s. plate 12 green, tied by bold strike of St. Thomas/C51 duplex to cover via London to Uzès Gard with Dec 31 arrival mark on reverse.
    Provenance: 143. Corinphila Auction (May 2005), lot 4969.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 782 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1861 (Dec 25): Cover to London underpaid via Marseille, franked by 1856 6 d. lilac tied by bold "C" obliterator in black, with two strikes of rare INSUFFIECIENTLY PREPAID in red and circular MORE TO PAY in red. Short paid 6 pence and charged at double the deficiency with 1 shilling due in manuscript. Reverse with British P.O. Constantinople cds in red and London arrival cds (Jan 3, 1862) in red. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 783 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1867 (May 21): Cover from London to Constantinople franked by 1865/67 6 d. lilac pl. 6 tied by London duplex, struck on arrival with rare  NOT CALLED FOR and framed UNCLAIMED in red (the latter marking is recorded only in late May to early June 1867). "British Post Office / Constantinople" cds in blue on front for letter's return to sender (Dec 10). Rare and splendid cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 784 Brit. Post Turkey

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    1876 (May 11): Cover, slight tear at top, mailed to New York franked by GB 1875 2 ½ d. rosy mauve, pl. 2 tied by "C" obliterator in black and by rare TOO-LATE straight line in red. Red "British Post Office / Constantinople" cds at left and London transit on front (May 17) in red, reverse with New York arrival. Despite the fault a rare and attractive cover. Signed Vaccari.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 785 Brit. Post Turkey

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 786 Brit. Post Turkey

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 787 Brit. Post Turkey

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 908 New Zealand

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    The International Gold awarded one frame Exhibit of NEW ZEALAND PRISONER OF WAR AIR LETTER CARDS 1941 - 1945 formed by Barry Scott FRPSL showing all the recorded types of mint and/or used Air Letter Cards produced by the Government Printers in Wellington, initially issued on Monday Nov. 17th 1941, showing all nine issues with the recorded errors, varieties and wrappers known. The sixteen page exhibit starts each issue with a mint example, 7th issue with a complete set of five mint cards plus wrapper, continuing with earliest recorded usages including 1/6 d. stationery card used on Nov. 18th (2nd day of issue) to Germany, first issue card with un-watermarked variety used to Italy, uncommon usage and only recorded example to a civilian internee in Germany (1942), censored items, scarce 'six pence' double and inverted overprint on 6th and 7th issue Aug. '44 (one of only two known) as well as scarce 9th issue (on sale for a very short period, just six weeks) with one of only five used copies recorded. A magnificent exhibit, viewing highly recommended.
    During World War II over 9'000 New Zealand solders were captured by German or Italian Troops. For the Government it was a high priority  "... to have reliable, direct and effective air mail communication with the country's Prisoners of War". Special light-weight air-letter forms, today known as aerogrammes, were the solution. These new POW air letter cards quickly proved popular and the postage rate of 1/6d. on the first issue was reduced to 6d. by the 6th issue (August 1944). Today examples of any kind of these cards, whether mint or used are very scarce. Paper was a prime commodity in the camps and was recycled, either used as cigarette or toilet paper. Added to this was the fact that many prisoners were marched across Poland and Germany in front of the advancing Russian Army, carrying only a minimum of personal belongings, thus very few of these letter cards made it back home and survived.
    FIP Washington 2006 Gold; FISA Beijing 2009 Gold plus Special Prize.
     
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 909 Antigua u. Antigua Barbuda

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    1937: Coronation set of three and 1946 Victory set of two, fresh mint and perforated "Specimen", 1948 10 s. and £ 1 perf. "Specimen", 1949 RSW set of two mint, 1953 definitive set of 15 mint, 1966 set of 16 mint, fresh and fine, unmounted og Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 910 New South Wales

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    New Southwales 1855 (Jan 22): Large part entire letter from Sydney to Altona, Holstein, Denmark; endorsed "Overland Mail" and franked by cut square 1854 6 d. greenish grey tied in black. Red circular "Australie / 2 Marseille 2" entry marking on front (March 31) and manuscript "15" (schillinge) in red crayon alongside. Scarce cover to an unusual destination. Signed Pothion.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 911 New South Wales

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    1860 (Aug 14): Cover from Eden to Wandsbeck, Holstein via Hamburg with Daidem perf. 2 d. blue and 6 d. grey (2) all cancelled by "94" numeral obliterators, via London with faint cds and manuscript "8" pence share of rate; italic 'fr. Hbg.' without frame at lower left (Van Der Linden fig. 1557). Reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 4). Carried on the P&O 'Salsette' to Galle, the 'Columbian' to Alexandria and thence on the 'Ripon'. Manuscript '4' skilling due from recipient for Danish share. Some cover imperfections but a scarce destination.
    Provenance: Collection Molnar; Corinphila sale 151 (Dec 2007), lot 4056.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 912 New South Wales

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    1878 (Jan 21): Cover from Sydney endorsed "via Brindisi" to England, franked by 1860/72 8 d. yellow-orange, perf. 13, from base of sheet tied by Sydney duplex in black. Reverse with Slough arrival (March 10) datestamp in black. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 913 Tasmania

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    Tasmania 1853: 2 d. orange, second state of the plate, a fine and fresh used example with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by light "62" numeral of Hobart in black. A scarce stamp. Signed Senf Gi = £ 425.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 914 Victoria

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    Victoria 1857 (April 27): Cover from Geelong to Emmelsbühl, near Tondern, North Schleswig, Denmark franked for 1/4½ d. rate with 1854 1 s. blue and Throne 2 d. brown lilac tied by Gewelong "2" numeral obliterator; underpaid 2½ d. but not noted and mailed via Southampton with "London / Paid" transit cds (Aug 24) in red and manuscript "8" pence credit to Britain. Reverse of cover with Danish P.O. of transit (Aug 26). On front italic 'franco'  in black applied in Hamburg (Van Der Linden fig. 1425) with "3" (skilling) in manuscript due from recipient for journey from Hamburg to Emmelsbühl. A remarkable and extremely rare cover in excellent quality for a journey of this length and duration (121 days). Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
    Provenance: Collection R. Perry (May 1998), lot 10973; G. Kellow (Oct 1999), lot 853; B. Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2367.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 915 Victoria

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    1856 (Jan 17): Entire letter written from Omeo to Sylt in Schleswig, franked by 1854 6 d. orange-yellow neatly tied by Melbourne "1" numeral in black, with reverse showing Melbourne datestamp (Jan 30), AUSTRALIAN PACKET-LIVERPOOL datestamp (April 26) and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (April 30). Partial payment was not allowed and thus charged at full unpaid rate, with manuscript "60" skilling due from recipient (6 d. Omeo-Britain + 4 d. share GB -Denmark for '10' in manuscript on front; converted to 8½ sgr. + German sahre of 3½ sgr = 12 sgr. = 51 skilling + 9 skilling for Danish share = 60 sk.). A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 916 Victoria

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    1856 (May 8): Entire written from Melbourne to Copenhagen endorsed 'pr. Mermaid' at double rate, franked by 1854 6 d. orange-yellow horizontal pair neatly tied by Melbourne "1" numerals in black, with reverse showing Melbourne datestamp, AUSTRALIAN PACKET-LIVERPOOL datestamp (June 9) and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (June 12). Partial payment was not allowed and thus charged at full unpaid rate, with manuscript "119" skilling due from recipient on reverse (manuscript British rate on front 1 s. 8 d. + German share of 7 sgr. = 24 sgr. (marked in blue ink) = 102 skilling, plus Danish share 17 sk. = 119 skilling to pay. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 917 Victoria

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    1856 (Dec 5): Registered cover to Brünnsbuttel, Schleswig franked by 1854 6 d. orange and Registration 1 s. rose-pink & blue tied by "5" numeral in black, with oval "Registered / GPO" datestamp below applied in London (March 16, 1857) and "Crown / Registered" in red. Framed "Recomandirt" above and reverse with Aachen transit in red and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (March 18). Plentiful manuscript rates with total amount due "65" skilling. A rare and most appealing cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Note: The rates are 6 d. Victoria to Britain, 6 d. registration, 6 d. credited forward. Additionally the 1/7½ registered rate from Britain to Denmark should have been paid, less the 6 d. forward credit = 1/1½d., but noted on cover (over GPO datestamp) at 1/1 d. = 11¼ sgr., rounded up to 11½ sgr. + German share of 3½ sgr = 14 sgr. (noted in blue ink) = 61 skilling + Danish share 4 sk. = 65 skilling due.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 918 Victoria

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    1858: Registered cover intelligently opened for display, franked over edges of cover probably for protection against theft of contents, mailed to Canton tessin, Switzerland endorsed "via England", franked by 1854 1 s. blue in a fine horizontal pair and a defective strip of three, 1857/58 rouletted 4 d. red in a horizontal pair all tied by "6" numeral obliterators in black. Reverse with Melbourne (Sept 28) transit and oval London "Registered / GPO" datestamp (Dec 20) and two broken red wax seals applied in transit through France. Variety of manuscript rates and Locarno arrival cds (Christmas Day) on flap at top. Despite faults, a dramatic cover with a 5 shillings and 8 d. prepaid rate. Unrecorded by Palmer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 919 Victoria

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    1859 (Oct 17): Cover from Melbourne to Copenhagen endorsed 'per Emeu through France' franked by 1858 rouletted 6 d. blue (2) tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Australie V. Suez / Amb. C." transit in Marseille in red (Dec 6) thence via Thurn & Taxis and Damish P.O. in Hamburg (Dec 9). Treated as unpaid on arrival (10½ d. underpaid on despatch) and charged on reverse in manuscript "29¾" (silvergroschen) and on front in red crayon "145" skilling due + "40" sk. for Hamburg to Copenhagen. A remarkable and fine cover of great visual appeal. Illustrated in Palmer on page 20.
    Provenance: Köhler, sale 267 (Feb 1990), lot 3122; Trevor Davis (May 2003), lot 52862; Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2368.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 920 Victoria

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    1859 (Aug 16): Cover endorsed "Overland Mail" to Brünnsbuttel, Schleswig-Holstein via Marseilles and Hamburg, franked by 1859 perf. Emblems 4 d. rose-red (single and vertical pair) tied by Melbourne "1" obliterator. Circular "Australie V. Suez / Amb. A." in red on front (Oct 6) and reverse with Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Oct 9) alongside manuscript "11¼" (silvergroschen). The cover was prepaid 1 shilling of the 1/10½ d. due for the double rate but partial payment was not allowed. Therefore charged "15" (schillinge) in manuscript equivalent to 48 skilling and a further 4 sk. due for Danish share on arrival. A delightful and very rare cover. Cert. Perry (2006).
    Provenance: Collection J.R.W.Purves, sale III (1981), lot 736; R. Perry; B. Palmer, Corinphila sale 165 (Dec 2010), lot 2396.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 921 Victoria

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    1863/74: Laureated 10 c. dull purple on pink paper, a fine used example of January 1869 cover to Prato, Switzerland endorsed "via France" at top, reverse with Greswick cds (Jan 4), Melbourne cds (Jan 5), Basel (Feb 20), Locarno (Feb 22) and Bignasco thimble arrival cds.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 922 New Guinea

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    New Guinea 1939 (May 19): Airmail cover to Bolzano, Italy franked by August 1931 9 d. violet and March 1939 Airmail 1 s. pale blue-green tied by bold "WAU-NEW GUINEA" datestamp in black. Reverse with Salamaua and Townsville transit (May 20) and Bolzano arrival cds (May 29). Signed Vaccari.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 923 Barbados

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    1935: Silver Jubilee, complete set of four values fresh mint perforated "Specimen" and Leeward Islands 1935 set of four perforated "Specimen", both superb large part og sets Gi = £ 260.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 924 Barbados

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    1937: Coronation set of three fresh mint perforated "Specimen", 1946 Victory set of two perforated "Specimen", 1953 pictorial set of 13 mint etc. Fresh and fine, unmounted og Gi = £ 240.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 925 Basutoland

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    1947: Royal Visit set of four mint, perforated "Specimen",1948 RSW set of two mint, 1954 set of 11 mint, 1961 optd. set of 11 mint, New Currency 1961 set of 11 mint etc., all unmounted og. Gi = £ 400+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 926 Bermuda

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    1938/53: George VI Keyplate 2 s., 2 s. 6 d., 5 s., 10 s., 12 s. 6 d. and £ 1 values, fresh mint examples all perforated "Specimen", of excellent colour and large part or unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 927 Bermuda

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    1938: Superb mint set of 16 values complete to £ 1 purple and black on red, fresh mint, all 1938 values (12) perforated with hooded 'Specimen' and 2 d., 2½ d., 3 d. and 7½ d. unmounted mint. Extremely rare and fine, full unmounted og. Gi = £ 1'800 for specimen set.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 928 Bermuda

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    1937: Coronation set of three, 1946 Victory set of two, all fresh and very fine mint, all perforated "Specimen". Scarce, unmounted og Gi = £ 365.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 929 Guyana

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    1852: 1 c. black on magenta, surface coloured paper, unused without gum, a rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2013) SG = £ 9'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 930 Guyana

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    1850/52: 'Cotton-reel' 12 c. black on blue wove paper, cut round and cancelled "Demerara JU 1 1851", probably heavily washed which has affected the colour and the surface (no BPA opinion can be given so far) and 1 c. black on deep blue surface-coloured paper, black surface marks, surface damage has been extensively painted and therefore it is not possible to certify the item as unused. Cert. BPA for the latter (2013), although the faults marked two very rare stamps seldom offered, sold here as "tel quel" and no claims accepted after the 'knock down' SG = £ 15'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 932 British Guyana

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    1864 (Feb 23): Cover from Demerara to Ponce, Puerto Rico via St. Thomas, franked by 1862/65 2 c. orange, small inclusion at right, and 8 c. pink tied by "AO3" obliterators in black and by framed S. TOMAS handstamp of transit. Reverse with Demerara cds, British P.O. St. Thomas cds (Feb 28) and Puerto Rico arrival cds; front with manuscript "4" (pence = Inter-Island rate) and "2½" due marking applied on receipt. A rare usage and a most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 933 Malaysian States

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    1907: Brunei River set of eleven values fresh mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, one or two with minor faults but of good colour and large part og Gi = £ 275.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 934 Malaysian States

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    1947: Brunei River, the set of 14 values complete mint, all perforated "Specimen", fresh and very fine, unmounted og Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 935 Birma

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    1860 (Feb 16): Entire printed Prices Current from Rangoon to Copenhagen via Marseilles, franked by India 1856 1 a. brown tied by bold strike of "B/156" obliterator of Rangoon. Framed RANGOON / SHIP LETTER in red on reverse and Calcutta cds in red (Feb 25). Struck with both "India Paid" in red and "India Unpaid" in black, with Marseilles cds, Thurn & Taxis and Danish P.O. datestamps (April 6) and Copenhagen arrival cds. Charged 11 skilling due on receipt in red crayon with manuscript '2' on reverse for Danish share. Slight hole on face poanel but a rare and remarkable entire.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 936 Birma

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    Japanese Occupation 1942 (Aug 6): Cover franked on reverse with pair June 1942 1 a. scarlet pair neatly tied by "Experimental P.O. / R-539" datestamps with arrival cds of "Kamayut / Rangoon alongside (Aug 7)". Usual opening tear but a scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 937 Birma

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    Japanese Occupation 1942 (Oct 26): Cover from Toungoo to Rangoon franked on reverse with provisional 5 c. on 1 a. scarlet tied by "Experimental P.O. / R595" cds in black with Rangoon arrival alongside (Oct 28). Usual opening faults but a rare commercial usage within 10 days of issue.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 938 Birma

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    Japanese Occupation 1943 (June): Cover to Henzada franked by Feb 1943 5 c. scarlet tied by bilingual "Rangoon" cds in black with arrival (June 27) on reverse. Usual small envelope faults but scarce on letter.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 938A Iran

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    1915 (Oct 11): 2 ch. on 5 ch. pink on buff illustrated postal stationery card (H&G 26), mailed from the Postal Censor in Bushire, W. E. James to Taroona, TASMANIA and up-rated with August 1915 Bushire overprinted 3 ch. green & grey tied by "Bouchir (Depart)" cds in black. Blue circular "CL.2 PASSED BY CENSOR" and with Bombay Censor of transit at left in violet. A delightful and rare card to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 939 Canada

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    Colony of Canada 1858/59: Prince Albert 6 d. slate-violet, perf 11¾, on medium wove machine made paper, a superb appearing used example with a couple of perfs. added, neatly cancelled in red. Despite the faults a marvellous example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPS (2013) Scott 13a = $ 7'250/Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 940 Nova Scotia

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    Nova Scotia 1851: 3 d. dark blue, wide to large margins showing part of neighboring stamp, tied by oval grill cancel to small cover from Halifax (Jan 16, 1856), sent to Prince Edward Island with arrival cds on reverse (Jul 3). A fine item.
    Provenance: Collections Koh and Hackmey.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 941 Canada

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    Dominion of Canada 1870/88: 1 c. bright yellow, the unique horizontally bisected example used on June 1894 printed time table from New Glasgow (and thus not on the 'Railway News'), tied by segmented cork cancellation in black. Fine and most unusual. Certificate RPS "genuine as far as one can say". Gi = £ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 942 Ceylon

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    1925: Keyplate 1000 r. purple on red, a superb and fresh mint example overprinted "Specimen" in black, large part og. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 943 Ceylon

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    1921/32: Definitve set of 21 values to 50 r. mint, all overprinted "Specimen" in black or red, the 50 r. slightly rubbed otherwise fresh and very fine, large part og Gi = £ 780.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 944 Ceylon

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    1924: 100 r. grey, a fresh mint example overprinted "Specimen" in red, of fine colour and large part og. Rare Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 945 Ceylon

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    1927: 100 r. dull purple & blue, a magnificent mint example overprinted "Specimen" in black, large part og Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 946 Cyprus

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    1880: GB 1 d. red, plate 216, optd. Cyprus, a superb mint block of 36 from the upper left corner of the sheet showing the plate number in upper left corner, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og Gi = £ 640+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 947 Cyprus

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    1880: GB 1 s. green, plate 13 optd. Cyprus in black, lettered GI, a fine and fresh mint example with large part original gum. A scarce stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1984) Gi = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 948 Cyprus

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    1881: 4 pi. pale olive green, Die I, wmk. CC, a fresh and fine mint example of this rare stamp, of excellent centering and colour, trace of gum bend not apparent on face, large part og Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 949 Cyprus

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    Great Britain used in Cyprus: 1878, 1d. brown postal stationery wrapper, cancelled with barred numeral '942' LARNACA used from Cyprus to Cairo, Egypt with arrival marking POSTE EGIZIANE CAIRO 23 DIC 78 on reverse, of finest possible quality! Postal stationery from GB used in Cyprus is extremely rare. The W.T.F. Castle handbook of Cyprus (1987 edition) only lists the 2d blue Registered envelope plus Post Cards of three different denominations and states:"..other items may exist". To date only two One Penny brown Postal stationery wrappers are recorded used in Cyprus (including this one offered here which is a new find made by Corinphila experts in 2012), the other known 1d. wrapper was found in 1994 and when offered on a London auction it was decribed as "...the only recorded...". K.Louis BPP certificate (2012),  (Huggins/Baker WP12)
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 950 Egypt Kingdom

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    1859 (Oct 31): Entire letter from Alexandria to Aalborg, Denmark struck with two line COL VAPORE / ALESSANDRIA in black at top, the unpaid charge to Triest being 3¼ sgr and credit to GAPU being a further 3 sgr., therefore framed "6¼" in blue was applied at Trieste (Van Der Linden fig. 3092) for total amount in silvergroschen, equivalent to 27 Danish skilling + 9 sk. for Danish share on arrival = 36 sk. Reverse with Triest cds (Nov 10), two German TPO's and Danish P.O. in Hamburg cds (Nov 17). An unusual destination at this date.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 951 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Negroni, recess printed in Italy on imperforate glazed paper; for proposed 10 pa. value in pale violet with overprint in orange, and 10 pa. value printed in pale yellow with overprint in deep blue. Some ageing and minor faults but very rare. These Essays (which differ from Prevost Essays to follow, with 37 pearls in ornament rather than 46) are of great rarity and are much under-catalogued by Nile Post E5 = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 952 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865: Essay by Reister of Paris for 10 pa. postal stationery envelope printed in red on violet envelope (overprint 1 piastre in circle below), a fine and scarce Essay Nile Post E9g = $ 150+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 953 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Prevost of Paris, 10 pa. designs with circular overprint alongside (3): 10 pa. in brown on thick card, 10 pa. in black on green paper, and 10 pa. in black on yellow paper; all with overprint "1 piastre" alongside Nile Post E9a+E9b+E9e = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 954 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Prevost of Paris on thick card or thin paper (5), with overprinted imperforate examples in red on white card, in brown on lilac thin paper (optd. 20 paras); and in black on white glazed optd. 1 piastre in yellow, in yellow on buff and in black on thick card optd. in red. Scarce group Nile Post E7+E7a = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 955 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/69: Essays by Prevost of Paris for postal stationery envelope "00" para envelope with "Epreuve" in black and 20 pa. overprint below (E38b), 10 para Essay envelope in gold with 20 pa. overprint alongside and rare large envelope (177 x 100 mm) for 10 pa. value in red with 20 pa. overprint alongside. Some ageing to envelopes but a scarce trio Nile Post E9g (2)+E38b = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 956 Egypt Kingdom

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    1865/66: Essays by Prevost of Paris on thick card or thin paper (9), with unoverprinted imperforate examples in green (two shades), in black on white and on lilac and yellow papers, in brown, in rose and two further examples in red. Fresh and fine, a scarce assembly Nile Post E6/E6c = $ 675.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF
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