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

Lot 263 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Australian States: 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, three singles, used with 20c blue & 40c orange (16, 18), mixed condition, all tied by "454" in lozenge cancels on somewhat stained envelope bearing BOULIGNEY-S-MER 16 SEPT 56 c.d.s., red British PAID 18 SP 1856, red boxed P.P., on reverse 2 French transits, to Victoria.
Yvert 17. (Scott 19).
Estimate $300 - 400.

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Lot 282 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 282 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Ireland: 1849, Ceres, 20c black on yellowish, horizontal strip of four, margins most places, tied by grills on neat folded letter bearing PAU 25 SEPT 49 c.d.s., British red PAID 29 SEPT 1849 transit, on reverse SEP 30 DUBLIN receiver., Balasse handstamp.
Yvert 3. (Scott 3).
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000

EXCEPTIONAL FIRST ISSUE MULTIPLE USED ON A COVER TO AN ADMIRAL IN AN UNCOMMON BRITISH DESTINATION.

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Lot 299 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 299 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

St. Lucia: 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, four fine singles tied by indistinct cancels on folded letter sheet, bearing BORDEAUX 6 NOV 73 c.d.s., red Paquetbot No. 1 c.d.s., boxed PD, company handstamp and prominent ST LUCIA NO 22 73 receiver., Roumet Cert. (2001).
Yvert 60. (Scott 58).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

A HANDSOME COVER TO A VERY SCARCE DESTINATION.

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Lot 276 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination -  Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

Lot 276 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination - Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature

China: 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 40c orange on yellowish, margins all round, tied by indistinct lozenge on envelope (missing top back flap) bearing PARIS 26 DEC 61, red boxed PD, on reverse LYON/MARSEILLE 27 DEC 61 and other French transits, addressed to a doctor with the French-China Expeditionary Force in Tien-Tsin., paying the military half-rate.
Yvert 16. (Scott 18).
Estimate $750 - 1,000.

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