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Norway 1872 (25/10) cover to Paris with mixed franking 1867-68 ‘Lion’ 8sk. and 1871 ‘Posthorn’ 3sk and 4sk. tied Christiania cds, black framed ‘P D’ ,smudged blue French entry cds and on reverse arrival cds.

Norway

Covers and stamps / Norway

1872 (25/10) cover to Paris with mixed franking 1867-68 ‘Lion’ 8sk. and 1871 ‘Posthorn’ 3sk and 4sk. tied Christiania cds, black framed ‘P D’ ,smudged blue French entry cds and on reverse arrival cds.

£575

Martinique 1872 (26 Janv) outer letter sheet to Havre franked 1871 80c Laureated Napoleon and 1871 Ceres 20c and 40c tied by two MQE lozenges, Martinique St. Pierre cds to left ad at right red French Le Havre entry cds of 12 Fevr for mail arriving from England. The cover was collected by ‘Eider’ and delivered to St Thomas on 28th, transferred the next day to ‘Nile’ which arrived in Plymouth on 10th February. Margin faults to stamps, still an attractive early three colour franking, Ex Brian Brookes.Martinique 1872 (26 Janv) outer letter sheet to Havre franked 1871 80c Laureated Napoleon and 1871 Ceres 20c and 40c tied by two MQE lozenges, Martinique St. Pierre cds to left ad at right red French Le Havre entry cds of 12 Fevr for mail arriving from England. The cover was collected by ‘Eider’ and delivered to St Thomas on 28th, transferred the next day to ‘Nile’ which arrived in Plymouth on 10th February. Margin faults to stamps, still an attractive early three colour franking, Ex Brian Brookes.

Martinique

Covers and stamps / French Colonies / Martinique / Accountancy

1872 (26 Janv) outer letter sheet to Havre franked 1871 80c Laureated Napoleon and 1871 Ceres 20c and 40c tied by two MQE lozenges, Martinique St. Pierre cds to left ad at right red French Le Havre entry cds of 12 Fevr for mail arriving from England. The cover was collected by ‘Eider’ and delivered to St Thomas on 28th, transferred the next day to ‘Nile’ which arrived in Plymouth on 10th February. Margin faults to stamps, still an attractive early three colour franking, Ex Brian Brookes.

£225

Algeria 1872 (26 Juil) cover to Alger with mixed franking of 1871 5c. Napoleon and 1871 15c. and 25c. (2) Ceres tied by ‘5022’ gros chiffres with Constantine cds in association; envelope with slight faults (maybe from disinfection)

Algeria

Covers and stamps / Algeria

1872 (26 Juil) cover to Alger with mixed franking of 1871 5c. Napoleon and 1871 15c. and 25c. (2) Ceres tied by ‘5022’ gros chiffres with Constantine cds in association; envelope with slight faults (maybe from disinfection)

£95

Denmark 1872 (28/6) outer letter sheet from Copenhagen to Landskrona, Sweden franked by pair 1871 3sk lilac and grey, perf 14 x 13½, only cancelled on arrival; very fine quality with Lasse Nielsen Certificate. Denmark 1872 (28/6) outer letter sheet from Copenhagen to Landskrona, Sweden franked by pair 1871 3sk lilac and grey, perf 14 x 13½, only cancelled on arrival; very fine quality with Lasse Nielsen Certificate.

Denmark

Covers and stamps / Denmark / Sweden

1872 (28/6) outer letter sheet from Copenhagen to Landskrona, Sweden franked by pair 1871 3sk lilac and grey, perf 14 x 13½, only cancelled on arrival; very fine quality with Lasse Nielsen Certificate.

£125

Germany 1872 (3 Aug) cover to Switzerland bearing single franking Small Shield 7Kr. tied Carlsruhe cds, arrival backstamp; slight ageing at left side and stamp with rounded top left corner.

Germany

Covers and stamps / Germany / Switzerland Incoming Mail

1872 (3 Aug) cover to Switzerland bearing single franking Small Shield 7Kr. tied Carlsruhe cds, arrival backstamp; slight ageing at left side and stamp with rounded top left corner.

£55

Germany 1872 (5 Janv) folded entire to Berlin franked by two Small Shield ½Gr. orange-red tied by single three-line BREMEN/ -5/1 III/ GM.-HVR train post cancel for the Bremen – Hannover line, arrival backstamp; central vertical filing crease clear of stamps, one with slightly rounded corner and slight oxidisation, an unrecorded cancel on this issue. H Krug Cert (2012)Germany 1872 (5 Janv) folded entire to Berlin franked by two Small Shield ½Gr. orange-red tied by single three-line BREMEN/ -5/1 III/ GM.-HVR train post cancel for the Bremen – Hannover line, arrival backstamp; central vertical filing crease clear of stamps, one with slightly rounded corner and slight oxidisation, an unrecorded cancel on this issue. H Krug Cert (2012)

Germany

Covers and stamps / Germany / Railways

1872 (5 Janv) folded entire to Berlin franked by two Small Shield ½Gr. orange-red tied by single three-line BREMEN/ -5/1 III/ GM.-HVR train post cancel for the Bremen – Hannover line, arrival backstamp; central vertical filing crease clear of stamps, one with slightly rounded corner and slight oxidisation, an unrecorded cancel on this issue. H Krug Cert (2012)

£175

United States 1872 (Jun 26) 3c. postal stationery envelope to Montreux, Switzerland, uprated 1870-71 1c. ‘Franklin’ and 3c. ‘Washington’ cancelled by segmented cork handstamps, San Francisco despatch cds and New York Via England & Ostend transit, at centre straight-line ‘INSUFFICIENTLY PAID’ and ‘VIA OSTENDE’, blue manuscript “15”, red “35” charge on arrival (The U.S. 3c deficiency is equivalent to 15c and then a 20c. penalty added). Basel transit and arrival cds; some small tears repaired at top.United States 1872 (Jun 26) 3c. postal stationery envelope to Montreux, Switzerland, uprated 1870-71 1c. ‘Franklin’ and 3c. ‘Washington’ cancelled by segmented cork handstamps, San Francisco despatch cds and New York Via England & Ostend transit, at centre straight-line ‘INSUFFICIENTLY PAID’ and ‘VIA OSTENDE’, blue manuscript “15”, red “35” charge on arrival (The U.S. 3c deficiency is equivalent to 15c and then a 20c. penalty added). Basel transit and arrival cds; some small tears repaired at top.

United States

Covers and stamps / Switzerland Incoming Mail / USA / Insufficiently franked / Transatlantic Mail

1872 (Jun 26) 3c. postal stationery envelope to Montreux, Switzerland, uprated 1870-71 1c. ‘Franklin’ and 3c. ‘Washington’ cancelled by segmented cork handstamps, San Francisco despatch cds and New York Via England & Ostend transit, at centre straight-line ‘INSUFFICIENTLY PAID’ and ‘VIA OSTENDE’, blue manuscript “15”, red “35” charge on arrival (The U.S. 3c deficiency is equivalent to 15c and then a 20c. penalty added). Basel transit and arrival cds; some small tears repaired at top.

£365

LATVIA 1872 cover to LONDON franked 2 x 10k. tied oval-framed POST SEGEWOLD/18 date stamp without manuscript centre, this handstamp repeated on reverse but with the manuscript date. RIGA transit cds and red oxidised PD and AUS RUSSLAND uber BUR.XI EDK.BRG., LONDON arrival cds; small fault at top of envelope and without backflap.

LATVIA

Covers and stamps / Latvia

1872 cover to LONDON franked 2 x 10k. tied oval-framed 'POST SEGEWOLD/18' date stamp without manuscript centre, this handstamp repeated on reverse but with the manuscript date. RIGA transit cds and red oxidised 'PD' and 'AUS RUSSLAND uber BUR.XI EDK.BRG'., LONDON arrival cds; small fault at top of envelope and without backflap.

£115

Spain 1872 entire to Nueva York, endorsed “Via de Inglaterra” franked 1870 ‘Espana’ 400m. tied rhomboid of dots, Barcelona cds alonside partly overstruck by London PAID transit, N.Y. Steamship 3 cds below for local carriage.

Spain

Covers and stamps / Spain / Transatlantic Mail

1872 entire to Nueva York, endorsed “Via de Inglaterra” franked 1870 ‘Espana’ 400m. tied rhomboid of dots, Barcelona cds alonside partly overstruck by London PAID transit, N.Y. Steamship 3 cds below for local carriage.

£175

Russian Levant 1872 outer letter sheet to Alexandrie ( refolded to show backstamps) franked 1872-90 5r. blue with light blue unclear cancel, Lattakia cds in blue on reverse; with some faults.

Russian Levant

Covers and stamps / Russian Levant / Syria

1872 outer letter sheet to Alexandrie ( refolded to show backstamps) franked 1872-90 5r. blue with light blue unclear cancel, Lattakia cds in blue on reverse; with some faults.

£245

Portugal 1872 outer letter sheet to Berlin franked 20r. and 120r. tied 1 numerals with Lisboa cds in association, arrival backstamp; light vertical filing crease otherwise good condition

Portugal

Covers and stamps / Portugal

1872 outer letter sheet to Berlin franked 20r. and 120r. tied '1' numerals with Lisboa cds in association, arrival backstamp; light vertical filing crease otherwise good condition

£175

United States 1872 outer letter sheet to Stockholm, Sweden, endorsed “Via New York” and showing blue framed Aus Westindien/ uber New York handstamp, New York 7 transit at right showing the portion owing to Bremen, manuscript “8½“ (Gr) and “99” Ore, reverse with blue Bremen cds (inverted day of month) and arrival cancel. All of the similar mail known emanated from Cuba. United States 1872 outer letter sheet to Stockholm, Sweden, endorsed “Via New York” and showing blue framed Aus Westindien/ uber New York handstamp, New York 7 transit at right showing the portion owing to Bremen, manuscript “8½“ (Gr) and “99” Ore, reverse with blue Bremen cds (inverted day of month) and arrival cancel. All of the similar mail known emanated from Cuba.

United States

Covers and stamps / Cuba / Sweden Incoming Mail / USA / Bremen Transit

1872 outer letter sheet to Stockholm, Sweden, endorsed “Via New York” and showing blue framed Aus Westindien/ uber New York handstamp, New York 7 transit at right showing the portion owing to Bremen, manuscript “8½“ (Gr) and “99” Ore, reverse with blue Bremen cds (inverted day of month) and arrival cancel. All of the similar mail known emanated from Cuba.

£795

France 1872 printed matter sent internally with 1863-71 Laureated Napoleon 1c. in combination with 1871-75 Ceres 5c. pair tied to part address panel by Lyon Les Terreaux cds; a scarce franking.

France

Covers and stamps / France / Printed Mattar

1872 printed matter sent internally with 1863-71 Laureated Napoleon 1c. in combination with 1871-75 Ceres 5c. pair tied to part address panel by Lyon Les Terreaux cds; a scarce franking.

£95

Malta 1872 registered entire to Livorno, Italy bearing single franking Great Britain 10d. cancelled by full A25 obliterator, red Registered Malta cds in association, unframed P.D>, reverse with Siracusa and Napoli transits; BPA Certificate.Malta 1872 registered entire to Livorno, Italy bearing single franking Great Britain 10d. cancelled by full A25 obliterator, red Registered Malta cds in association, unframed P.D>, reverse with Siracusa and Napoli transits; BPA Certificate.

Malta

Covers and stamps / Malta / Great Britain Used Abroad / Registered mail

1872 registered entire to Livorno, Italy bearing single franking Great Britain 10d. cancelled by full A25 obliterator, red Registered Malta cds in association, unframed P.D>, reverse with Siracusa and Napoli transits; BPA Certificate.

£695

Germany 1872 small envelope to Galsgow, Scotland franked Small Shield 2Kr orange and 7Kr blue tied by single framed Carlsruhe in Baden/ Bahnhof date stamp, red framed P. D. handstamp at left, Glasgow backstamp of OC22 and Hillhead arrival; some slight overall ageing and minor envelope faults.Germany 1872 small envelope to Galsgow, Scotland franked Small Shield 2Kr orange and 7Kr blue tied by single framed Carlsruhe in Baden/ Bahnhof date stamp, red framed P. D. handstamp at left, Glasgow backstamp of OC22 and Hillhead arrival; some slight overall ageing and minor envelope faults.

Germany

Covers and stamps / Germany / Railways

1872 small envelope to Galsgow, Scotland franked Small Shield 2Kr orange and 7Kr blue tied by single framed Carlsruhe in Baden/ Bahnhof date stamp, red framed P. D. handstamp at left, Glasgow backstamp of OC22 and Hillhead arrival; some slight overall ageing and minor envelope faults.

£175

Germany 1873 (13/1) cover to Andover, Mass., USA bearing single franking 2½Gr. tied double-ring Tharant cds, red straight-line FRANCO and New York Paid All cds; some slight faults to edges of envelope.

Germany

Covers and stamps / Germany / Transatlantic Mail

1873 (13/1) cover to Andover, Mass., USA bearing single franking 2½Gr. tied double-ring Tharant cds, red straight-line FRANCO and New York Paid All cds; some slight faults to edges of envelope.

£65

Guadeloupe 1873 (2 Avril) charge cover to Marseille franked 1871-76 Ceres 5c. block of four and 40c. horizontal pair cancelled/tied by four dotted lozenges with Guadeloupe Moule cds alongside, two CHARGE handstamps and framed handstamp on reverse, maritime cancels front and back, Paris transit and arrival backstamps; some faults with horizontal filing crease affecting one 40c., the other 40c with rounded bottom left corner and top right 5c. with rounded corner, still a fine franking.Guadeloupe 1873 (2 Avril) charge cover to Marseille franked 1871-76 Ceres 5c. block of four and 40c. horizontal pair cancelled/tied by four dotted lozenges with Guadeloupe Moule cds alongside, two CHARGE handstamps and framed handstamp on reverse, maritime cancels front and back, Paris transit and arrival backstamps; some faults with horizontal filing crease affecting one 40c., the other 40c with rounded bottom left corner and top right 5c. with rounded corner, still a fine franking.

Guadeloupe

Covers and stamps / French Maritime / Guadeloupe / Registered mail

1873 (2 Avril) charge cover to Marseille franked 1871-76 Ceres 5c. block of four and 40c. horizontal pair cancelled/tied by four dotted lozenges with Guadeloupe Moule cds alongside, two CHARGE handstamps and framed handstamp on reverse, maritime cancels front and back, Paris transit and arrival backstamps; some faults with horizontal filing crease affecting one 40c., the other 40c with rounded bottom left corner and top right 5c. with rounded corner, still a fine franking.

£855

France 1873 (24 Oct) cover to Aden, endorsed “Via Brindisi” franked 1871-75 Ceres 25c. pair and 80c. tied gros chiffres ‘549’ with Boulogne-S-Mer cds in association, red framed PD, reverse with French transits and Aden .Steamer.Point arrival cds.France 1873 (24 Oct) cover to Aden, endorsed “Via Brindisi” franked 1871-75 Ceres 25c. pair and 80c. tied gros chiffres ‘549’ with Boulogne-S-Mer cds in association, red framed PD, reverse with French transits and Aden .Steamer.Point arrival cds.

France

Covers and stamps / Aden / France

1873 (24 Oct) cover to Aden, endorsed “Via Brindisi” franked 1871-75 Ceres 25c. pair and 80c. tied gros chiffres ‘549’ with Boulogne-S-Mer cds in association, red framed PD, reverse with French transits and Aden .Steamer.Point arrival cds.

£155

Gibraltar 1873 (24th Oct) entire to Genova annotated to be carried by the “Liguria”, this ship had left Buenos Aires on Sept 15th and passed through Gibraltar. The cover has been prepaid in Gibraltar by ½d. and 1d. Great Britain that remained uncancelled and not considered valid by the Italian Post Office who applied a 40c postage due charge. Fine and unusual.Gibraltar 1873 (24th Oct) entire to Genova annotated to be carried by the “Liguria”, this ship had left Buenos Aires on Sept 15th and passed through Gibraltar. The cover has been prepaid in Gibraltar by ½d. and 1d. Great Britain that remained uncancelled and not considered valid by the Italian Post Office who applied a 40c postage due charge. Fine and unusual.

Gibraltar

Covers and stamps / Italy / Gibraltar / Great Britain Used Abroad / Argentina / Maritime / Postage dues

1873 (24th Oct) entire to Genova annotated to be carried by the “Liguria”, this ship had left Buenos Aires on Sept 15th and passed through Gibraltar. The cover has been prepaid in Gibraltar by ½d. and 1d. Great Britain that remained uncancelled and not considered valid by the Italian Post Office who applied a 40c postage due charge. Fine and unusual.

£425

Germany 1873 (25 2) insured cover for 30 Thaler bearing single franking Small Shield 5Gr. tied Stargard I. Pomm. Cds, arrival backstamp on next day; some slight faults to envelope with red wax seals removed.

Germany

Covers and stamps / Germany

1873 (25 2) insured cover for 30 Thaler bearing single franking Small Shield 5Gr. tied Stargard I. Pomm. Cds, arrival backstamp on next day; some slight faults to envelope with red wax seals removed.

£75