1870 Balloon Post Military folded letter franked Ceres 20c tied by "Armee Francaise Quatr Gal 18 NOV 70" cds, with 3-line blue cachet "Defence de Paris Deuxieme Armee Etat Major-General", arrival b/s of "La Brede". Carried on the "General Uhric." SG cat £425, Maury 30 cat €400, plus €2350 for the army FPO cds, plus big premium for the cachet. Extremely rare combination. Exp Scheller, while certificate can be obtained on request. (P) Estimate...
Public Auction #309 - Stamps & Covers
By: Status International
Status International Public Auction #309 - Stamps & Covers
Status International - Public Auction #309 of Stamps & Covers
The auction has a total of close to 4,000 lots catering for all types of collectors and dealers, and with reserve prices starting at just $20 there's something for everyone. Singles, covers, postal history, deceased estates, accumulations and specialist material are all well represented.
We have a wide range of Australian collections and accumulations, and a comprehensive listing of over 700 World collections, accumulations and estates.
A good selection of Australian Kangaroos. Also in the Australian Pre decimal section.
A very strong World section including singles, covers and an impressive selection of rarities.
Lot #2204 - France
1870 Balloon Post folded letter franked Napoleon 20c tied by dotted star pmk & with "Paris 2 NOV 70" cds below. To Le Havre with arrival b/s. Carried on the "Ferdinand Flocon". VF. SG cat £425, Maury 23 cat €400. (P) Estimate A$500
Lot #2205 - France
1870 Balloon Post folded Letter wrapper franked Ceres 20c tied by red "Paris 10 DEC 70" cds, with "Vannes 20 DEC 70" arrival b/s. Carried on the "General Renault". SG cat £550, Maury 41 cat €500+, plus €650 for the red cds. Rare combination. Exp Scheller. (P) Estimate A$1300
Lot #2206 - France
1871 cover franked Napoleon 20c pale ultramarine tied by boxed "PD" cancel, also franked Alsace-Lorraine 20c points up tied by boxed "KPR Feldpost Relais No 28 1/3" To Mayaume with indistinct TPO? b/s. Sender used a French stamp which was not allowed by the Germans, so the occupation 20c added. SG 14, Mi 6I. Rare mixed franking & usage. (P) Estimate A$1800
Lot #2207 - France
1871 Folded letter (reduced at left), franked Ceres Bordeaux 20c blue lithographed POSTAL FORGERY, tied by diamond of dots 2240 pmk, with "Marseille 9 MARS" cds, b/s "Nimes 10 MARS 71". SG 164/174(F), Maury 44/46(F) cat €5250+ Extremely rare specialist item. Exp Roumet. Certificate can be obtained on request. (P) Estimate A$5000
Lot #2208 - France
1906 ESSAY for a UPU International double Reply Lettercard, blue Sower stamp with blank value tablet & opt SPECIMEN on both halves. An unusual format not seen on any other double cards with extra sealing flaps & perf across front to give flap for inner card. Extremely rare! (P) Estimate A$1000
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Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More