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German Colonies (West Africa – Togo) 1890s cover to Berlin bearing framed Aus/ West – Africa/ mit/ Hamburger Dampfer  handstamp tying a 20pf., manuscript “Little Popo/ 24/2 XX” provenance in English, arrival backstamp; fine and unusual.

German Colonies

Covers and stamps / German Colonies / Togo / Hamburg

(West Africa – Togo) 1890s cover to Berlin bearing framed Aus/ West – Africa/ mit/ Hamburger Dampfer handstamp tying a 20pf., manuscript “Little Popo/ 24/2 XX” provenance in English, arrival backstamp; fine and unusual.

£475

Germany (West) 1961 8pf Gutenberg postal stationery reply card without fluorescence (Michel P62) very fine unused.Germany (West) 1961 8pf Gutenberg postal stationery reply card without fluorescence (Michel P62) very fine unused.

Germany

Covers and stamps / Germany post 1945 / Postal Stationery

(West) 1961 8pf Gutenberg postal stationery reply card without fluorescence (Michel P62) very fine unused.

£195

Australia (Western) 1901 OHMS registered cover Perth to England franked with 5d Swan tied ‘R’ handstamp, various violet Officil handstamps and London transit, arrival backstamp. The stamp used was not necessary. The envelope has had the ‘HER’ replaced by handstamped ‘HIS’ at top.

Australia

Covers and stamps / Australian States / Official Mail

(Western) 1901 OHMS registered cover Perth to England franked with 5d Swan tied ‘R’ handstamp, various violet Officil handstamps and London transit, arrival backstamp. The stamp used was not necessary. The envelope has had the ‘HER’ replaced by handstamped ‘HIS’ at top.

£495

Finland (Wreck Mail) 1950 (April 6) picture postcard to Stockholm, Sweden that was carried on the SS Bore which floundered off the island of Aland. A violet cachet applied at right translating as ‘Damaged by/ s/s Bore 1 grounding’ was applied to the mail addressed to Sweden. Good condition, the stamp soaked off.Finland (Wreck Mail) 1950 (April 6) picture postcard to Stockholm, Sweden that was carried on the SS Bore which floundered off the island of Aland. A violet cachet applied at right translating as ‘Damaged by/ s/s Bore 1 grounding’ was applied to the mail addressed to Sweden. Good condition, the stamp soaked off.

Finland

Covers and stamps / Finland / Sweden Incoming Mail / Crash and wreck

(Wreck Mail) 1950 (April 6) picture postcard to Stockholm, Sweden that was carried on the SS Bore which floundered off the island of Aland. A violet cachet applied at right translating as ‘Damaged by/ s/s Bore 1 grounding’ was applied to the mail addressed to Sweden. Good condition, the stamp soaked off.

£85

German States (Wurttemberg) 1854 outer letter sheet to London, franked first issues 1Kr. (2) Mi 1c. and 18Kr. i. 5) cancelled Stuttgart cds, oval-framed P.D., red French entry cds and arrival date stamp. The top 1Kr. affected by filing crease and lower example repaired margin, the 18Kr. also with repaired margins. Repaired but fine appearance showing the rare 1Kr. seidenpapier, H. Thoma certificate.

German States

Covers and stamps / German States

(Wurttemberg) 1854 outer letter sheet to London, franked first issues 1Kr. (2) Mi 1c. and 18Kr. i. 5) cancelled Stuttgart cds, oval-framed P.D., red French entry cds and arrival date stamp. The top 1Kr. affected by filing crease and lower example repaired margin, the 18Kr. also with repaired margins. Repaired but fine appearance showing the rare 1Kr. seidenpapier, H. Thoma certificate.

£1150

German States (Wurttemberg) 1866 (7 Apr) cover to London bearing single franking 1863 perforated 18Kr. orange-yellow tied Stuttgart cds, endorsed “via Ostend”, framed red P.D.  and “Wf 10” manuscript, reverse with Mainz/Coeln tpo and transit; some slight water staining to envelope, H.Thoma certificate.German States (Wurttemberg) 1866 (7 Apr) cover to London bearing single franking 1863 perforated 18Kr. orange-yellow tied Stuttgart cds, endorsed “via Ostend”, framed red P.D.  and “Wf 10” manuscript, reverse with Mainz/Coeln tpo and transit; some slight water staining to envelope, H.Thoma certificate.

German States

Covers and stamps / German States

(Wurttemberg) 1866 (7 Apr) cover to London bearing single franking 1863 perforated 18Kr. orange-yellow tied Stuttgart cds, endorsed “via Ostend”, framed red P.D. and “Wf 10” manuscript, reverse with Mainz/Coeln tpo and transit; some slight water staining to envelope, H.Thoma certificate.

£895

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1886 (22.9)insured parcel card for 4m45pf to Switzerland franked two 20pf and a 50pf. grey-green tied Neuenburg cds; some pinholes towards top otherwise fine

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Parcel cards

(Wurttemberg) 1886 (22.9)insured parcel card for 4m45pf to Switzerland franked two 20pf and a 50pf. grey-green tied Neuenburg cds; some pinholes towards top otherwise fine

£40

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1886 (9 Dez) parcel card to Switzerland franked 5pf., 25pf. and 50pf. tied Ebingen cds; a couple of small pin holes, otherwise good condition.

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Parcel cards

(Wurttemberg) 1886 (9 Dez) parcel card to Switzerland franked 5pf., 25pf. and 50pf. tied Ebingen cds; a couple of small pin holes, otherwise good condition.

£40

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1887 (8 Jan) parcel card to Schaffhausen, Switzerland franked 1875 issue 5pf. violet, 10pf. red, 25pf. brown red and four 50pf. light grey-green, tied Ebingen cds. Onr 50pf. damaged and small tear at base of card.

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Parcel cards

(Wurttemberg) 1887 (8 Jan) parcel card to Schaffhausen, Switzerland franked 1875 issue 5pf. violet, 10pf. red, 25pf. brown red and four 50pf. light grey-green, tied Ebingen cds. Onr 50pf. damaged and small tear at base of card.

£75

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1897 3pf ‘Klimperkasten Ball’ (PP10 – C12) In the Woods and on the Heath unused; some ageing down left edge.Germany (Wurttemberg) 1897 3pf ‘Klimperkasten Ball’ (PP10 – C12) In the Woods and on the Heath unused; some ageing down left edge.

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Picture Stationery

(Wurttemberg) 1897 3pf ‘Klimperkasten Ball’ (PP10 – C12) In the Woods and on the Heath unused; some ageing down left edge.

£55

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1897 5pf ‘Klimperkasten Ball’ (PP11 – C25) In the Woods and on the Heath unused; some ageing down left edge.Germany (Wurttemberg) 1897 5pf ‘Klimperkasten Ball’ (PP11 – C25) In the Woods and on the Heath unused; some ageing down left edge.

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Picture Stationery

(Wurttemberg) 1897 5pf ‘Klimperkasten Ball’ (PP11 – C25) In the Woods and on the Heath unused; some ageing down left edge.

£55

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1898 (19 Feb) registered card  to Brousse bearing a multi-franked, philatelically inspired underfranking from Langenargen, T handstamps and a blue manuscript erased in pen as reverse with 3pf. and 10pf. cancelled only on arrival, further transit on front together with arrival cds; striking item.Germany (Wurttemberg) 1898 (19 Feb) registered card  to Brousse bearing a multi-franked, philatelically inspired underfranking from Langenargen, T handstamps and a blue manuscript erased in pen as reverse with 3pf. and 10pf. cancelled only on arrival, further transit on front together with arrival cds; striking item.

Germany

Covers and stamps / Turkey / German States / Postage dues

(Wurttemberg) 1898 (19 Feb) registered card to Brousse bearing a multi-franked, philatelically inspired underfranking from Langenargen, T handstamps and a blue manuscript erased in pen as reverse with 3pf. and 10pf. cancelled only on arrival, further transit on front together with arrival cds; striking item.

£125

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1898 (7 Apr) philatelically inspired cover  to Brousse underfranked with 1894 2pf. grey tied Langenargen cds, also franked by Portuguese 5r. and a French 5c. postage due, framed T handstamp and manuscript “22 ½ cts”, intaglio T seal on arrival and 5pa. on 10pa black and red surcharges added tied arrival cds; unusual

Germany

Covers and stamps / Turkey / German States / Postage dues

(Wurttemberg) 1898 (7 Apr) philatelically inspired cover to Brousse underfranked with 1894 2pf. grey tied Langenargen cds, also franked by Portuguese 5r. and a French 5c. postage due, framed T handstamp and manuscript “22 ½ cts”, intaglio T seal on arrival and 5pa. on 10pa black and red surcharges added tied arrival cds; unusual

£175

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1898 3pf ‘Gruss  aus Tirol, Jahresfest’ (PP10 – C16 -01) fine unusedGermany (Wurttemberg) 1898 3pf ‘Gruss  aus Tirol, Jahresfest’ (PP10 – C16 -01) fine unused

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Picture Stationery

(Wurttemberg) 1898 3pf ‘Gruss aus Tirol, Jahresfest’ (PP10 – C16 -01) fine unused

£60

Germany (Wurttemberg) 1898 5pf ‘Gruss  aus Tirol, Jahresfest’ (PP11 – C32) fine unusedGermany (Wurttemberg) 1898 5pf ‘Gruss  aus Tirol, Jahresfest’ (PP11 – C32) fine unused

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Picture Stationery

(Wurttemberg) 1898 5pf ‘Gruss aus Tirol, Jahresfest’ (PP11 – C32) fine unused

£60

Sweden (WW2 Suspended Mail) 1944 (11.9.) cover addressed to Shanghai, China with stamps tied Tomelilla cds. The cover was stopped by the postmaster and a hand-written note commenting on the regulations and that the registration receipt has been returned, signed J Akesson. The registration label removed. Believed to be a unique device amongst service suspended/ return to sender devices.Sweden (WW2 Suspended Mail) 1944 (11.9.) cover addressed to Shanghai, China with stamps tied Tomelilla cds. The cover was stopped by the postmaster and a hand-written note commenting on the regulations and that the registration receipt has been returned, signed J Akesson. The registration label removed. Believed to be a unique device amongst service suspended/ return to sender devices.

Sweden

Covers and stamps / Sweden / Disrupted Mail / Interrupted Mail / Registered mail

(WW2 Suspended Mail) 1944 (11.9.) cover addressed to Shanghai, China with stamps tied Tomelilla cds. The cover was stopped by the postmaster and a hand-written note commenting on the regulations and that the registration receipt has been returned, signed J Akesson. The registration label removed. Believed to be a unique device amongst service suspended/ return to sender devices.

£175

Serbia (WWI British Relief Fund) 1915 (11.7.) “On Active Service” stampless envelope to Neuilly, France from  S.R.F. 2nd Hospital stationed at Pozarevac, censored by Serbian Military authorities, arrival backstamp, a rare usage of the S.R.F. hospital.Serbia (WWI British Relief Fund) 1915 (11.7.) “On Active Service” stampless envelope to Neuilly, France from  S.R.F. 2nd Hospital stationed at Pozarevac, censored by Serbian Military authorities, arrival backstamp, a rare usage of the S.R.F. hospital.

Serbia

Covers and stamps / Serbia / Censored mail / Military / Hospital

(WWI British Relief Fund) 1915 (11.7.) “On Active Service” stampless envelope to Neuilly, France from S.R.F. 2nd Hospital stationed at Pozarevac, censored by Serbian Military authorities, arrival backstamp, a rare usage of the S.R.F. hospital.

£295

Malta (WWI) 1915 multi-view stampless picture postcard written on June 24th to Manchester bearing ‘On Active Service Medtn’ handstamp and fine example of the rare violet Wounded Post Office/(crown)/ Malta circular handstamp.

Malta

Covers and stamps / Malta / Military / Hospital / Medical

(WWI) 1915 multi-view stampless picture postcard written on June 24th to Manchester bearing ‘On Active Service Medtn’ handstamp and fine example of the rare violet Wounded Post Office/(crown)/ Malta circular handstamp.

£1115

China (Yunnan Province) 1929 registered cover to Paris franked overprinted Unification 1c. pair, 4c. and corner pair 10c. with sheet number and Burial of Sun Yat-sen 2v., reverse with blue Hai-Phong Tonkin transit, redirected with arrival backstamp.China (Yunnan Province) 1929 registered cover to Paris franked overprinted Unification 1c. pair, 4c. and corner pair 10c. with sheet number and Burial of Sun Yat-sen 2v., reverse with blue Hai-Phong Tonkin transit, redirected with arrival backstamp.

China

Covers and stamps / China / Indo-Chine

(Yunnan Province) 1929 registered cover to Paris franked overprinted Unification 1c. pair, 4c. and corner pair 10c. with sheet number and Burial of Sun Yat-sen 2v., reverse with blue Hai-Phong Tonkin transit, redirected with arrival backstamp.

£295

Russia (Zemstvo - Pskov)  1901 cover registered locally franked on reverse with a 1k. and five 3k. all tied by blue cds, this cancel repeated on front. Envelope slightly reduced at right otherwise very fine and attractive. Ex FabergeRussia (Zemstvo - Pskov)  1901 cover registered locally franked on reverse with a 1k. and five 3k. all tied by blue cds, this cancel repeated on front. Envelope slightly reduced at right otherwise very fine and attractive. Ex Faberge

Russia

Covers and stamps / Russia Zemstvo

(Zemstvo - Pskov) 1901 cover registered locally franked on reverse with a 1k. and five 3k. all tied by blue cds, this cancel repeated on front. Envelope slightly reduced at right otherwise very fine and attractive. Ex Faberge

£485