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Lot 285 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 285 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lagos (Nigeria): 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 80c rose on pinkish, pair, some trimmed perfs, tied by "2617" in lozenge on envelope (ragged top back flap) bearing NEGREPÉ LISSE 20 JANV 64, red LONDON JA 22 64 transit and matching red boxed P.P. and manuscript "Station des côtes occidentales D'Afriques", on reverse 2 French transits.
Yvert 24. (Scott 28).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

ONLY 3 KNOWN TO LAGOS.

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Lot 304 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 304 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Switzerland: 1872, Ceres, 30c brown on yellowish, fine, tied by "8" in star lozenge on 1875 illustrated cover by "L'UNION DES INDES" depicting the silk trade in the Orient, bearing PARIS 14 OCT 75 c.d.s. and red boxed PD, on reverse LAUSANNE 15 OCT 75 receiver.
Yvert 56. (Scott 62).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000

A STUNNING AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE COVER.

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Lot 309 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 309 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

United States: 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, tied by "1896" in lozenge on John Fremont Presidential Campaign cover, upper left corner faulty, postmarked 2 strikes MARSEILLE 1 AVR 57 c.d.s., large NEW YORK APR 16-5 transit and red boxed PP, on reverse Lyon and Calais 2 Avril transits, to Beverly Massachusetts.
Yvert 17A. (Scott 19).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE EXAMPLE OF A UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COVER USED FROM FRANCE.

Purportedly the Marseille strike on Fremont face shows the postmaster's disapproval.

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Lot 266 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 266 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Azores: 1870, Siege of Paris, 40c orange on yellowish, tied by "26" in star lozenge on folded letter sheet bearing PARIS 10 MARS 72 c.d.s., red boxed P.D., company handstamp, FRANCA in oval and manuscript "Voie d'Espagne & de Portugal", on reverse LISBON transit and PONTA DELGADA 19 3 1872 receiver, to San Miguel.
Yvert 38. (Scott 59).
Estimate $500 - 750

LESS THAN 10 RECORDED.TO THE AZORES.

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Lot 267 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 267 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Basutoland: 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 80c rose on pinkish, fine pair just tied by "2502" in lozenge cancels to neat envelope addressed to "Basuto Country" care of a Capetown address, thence, c/o an Orange River Free State address, bearing MONTPELIER 7 DEC 65 cds, manuscript Voie d'Angleterre red boxed PD (scratched out) and larger PP, CAPETOWN transit and on reverse French transit.
Yvert 24. (Scott 28).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000

ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN FRENCH USAGES TO BASUTOLAND.

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Lot 277 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 277 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Gabon: 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown on yellowish, used with 1870 40c orange (47), both fine, tied by "3219" in lozenge cancels on small mourning cover addressed to the frigate General La Bellone off the coast of Gabon, postmarked ROUEN 3 FEVR 72 and red boxed PD, on reverse various Paris/Calais transits, COTE-D'OR 18 MAI 72 receiver, thence returned to France via LORIENT 26 JUIN and finally AVRANCHES 28 JUIN. Rare African usage.
Yvert 30. (Scott 34).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

This death notice traveled four and a half months in all on its unsuccessful attempt to meet the
General La Bellone off Gabon, eventually being re-directed back to France .

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Lot 278 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 278 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Gambia: 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 40c orange on yellowish, two fine singles, tied by "2240" in lozenge cancels on folded letter sheet bearing MARSEILLE 21 JUIL 68, blue company oval, red LONDON transit and boxed P.P., adressed to Bathurst Gambia, on reverse two French transits, addressed to.
Yvert 23. (Scott 27).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE USAGE TO GAMBIA.

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Lot 295 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 295 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Poland: 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine, just in at spots, used with two 25c blue (17), margins all round, tied by continuous lozenge cancels on small folded letter sheet bearing PARIS 26 OCT 52 c.d.s. and boxed Franco, on reverse Paris, Minden, Berlin and AACHEN transits, red WARSZAW Oct. 30 receiver, Roumet Cert. (2008).
Yvert 6a. (Scott 9).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

RARE DESTINATION FOR THE CÉRÈS ISSUE.

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Lot 272 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 272 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Cape Verde: 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, strip of four, one filing crease, rest very fine, tied by indistinct numeral in lozenge on folded letter bearing PARIS 7 FEVR 73 c.d.s., red LONDON PAID transit plus matching red PD in circle and boxed P.P. and blue company oval, to Praia.
Yvert 60. (Scott 58).
Estimate $500 - 750

ONLY 6 RECORDED COVERS.

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Lot 290 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 290 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Natal: 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 80c rose on pinkish, pair, SE at top, tied by indistinct lozenge on mourning envelope bearing PARIS 23 DEC 69, red LONDON PAID 24 DEC 69 transit and matching boxed PD; to Pietermaritzburg, Port Natal. scarce destination.
Yvert 32. (Scott 36).
Estimate $600 - 800.

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