1940, 20 on 1 ö. greenish black tied by special datestamp "THORSHAVN 20.5.41" to cover with British and German censor label on reverse to Kopenhagen, tiny spots
Auction #366
By: Heinrich Koehler Auktionen
Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366
A colourful bouquet of philatelic treasures is to be found in the Heinrich Köhler Spring Auction from 19 to 24 March 2018
From 19 to 24 March 2018, the traditional auction house of Heinrich Köhler will ring in the philatelic spring of 2018 with its 366th auction. Once again an outstanding range of exquisite philatelic and postal history material from Germany to Europe and worldwide awaits collectors in this year's spring auction. Five impressive special catalogues and a main catalogue with many attractive special items once again offer a unique selection of valuable stamps, rare covers and high-quality collections - many top-class items included!
A fascinating and refreshing selection of international philatelic material is waiting for you!
Special catalogues:
Faroe Islands Postal History 1751 to 1948 - The Geoffrey Noer Collection
Baltic States Stamps and Postal History - The Dr. Matteo Lucibello Collection
Greek Territories - The Johann Ulrich Schmitt Collection
Duchy of Brunswick - The "Brunsviga" Collection
Kingdom of Saxony - The "Franco Envelopes" - The Arnim Knapp Collection
Special offer:
Chile - The Martyn Cusworth Collection
Germania Mark values - The Dieter Kamradt Collection
EUROPA CEPT - Specialised Collection
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Lot #177 - europe faroe islands
1981, Europe 150-200Ø., each as black proof on thick carton paper, without gum, rare, fine
Lot #178 - europe faroe islands
1992, Europe 3,70-6,50kr., imperforated stamps and miniature sheet mounted on folding cardboard of the printing house Endschede, fine
Lot #179 - europe faroe islands
Militäry Mail: 1943, "FIELD POST OFFICE 611 22.OC.43" (code letter removed), clear on cover with censor mark "PASSED BY CENSOR No. 5532" to London, crease at right
Lot #180 - europe faroe islands
Militäry Mail: "FIELD POST OFFICE 695 8.AP. 43" on Army privilege envelopes with censor mark "PASSED BY CENSOR No. 4411" and label "EXAMINER 7472/P.C.90" to Hull, fine
Lot #181 - europe faroe islands
Militäry Mail: 1944, Army privilege Envelope with handwritten endorsement "xFaroe Island" and censor Mark "PASSED BY CENSOR No. 2152" via London with red machine "OFFICIAL PAID" to Yorkshire
Lot #182 - europe faroe islands
Censored Mail: 1940, censor label "P.C.90" to reverse to cover from Leith with 3 p. violet tied by framed "PAQUEBOT" via "THORSHAVN 16.11.40" to Sandevaag, tiny spots, otherwise fine
Lot #183 - europe faroe islands
Censored Mail: 1942, "OPENED BY MILITARY CENSOR", two line and neutral closure label to reverse to cover with Caravel 20 ö. tied by star-removed cancel "SORVAAG" to Thorshavn with arrival mark from 8.11.42 on front, fine
Lot #184 - europe faroe islands
Incoming Mail: 1945, "A.P.O. 867 MAY.15." (St. Lucia) handstamp on airmail cover with censor mark "PASSED BY BASE ARMY EXAMINER 1253" and transparent censor label at left to Torshavn, fine
Lot #3551 - europe faroe islands
1919/99, postfrische und gestempelte Sammlung mit u.a. Mi.-Nr. 1 mit Dänemark Mi.-Nr. 67 auf Brief sign. Dr. Debo BPP, 1 auf Briefstück sign. Dr. Debo BPP, 2-6 postfrisch und gestempelt, letztere sign. Dr. Debo BPP, ab 1975 postfrisch kpl., teils mehrfach gesammelt
Lot #5001 - europe faroe islands
1769, Entire sealed letter, dated May 5, 1769, sent from Jacob Eisenberg (Todnas Prastegaard) and transported by the Skyds Post to the farmer Jacob Bodelsen at Gasadalur. This is the earliest recorded local letter of the Faeroe Islands and the only recorded item of the 18th century. One of the most important items of Faroery-Philately, certificate Wowern (1989)
Provenance: Per Erik Knudsen (2003)
Lot #5002 - europe faroe islands
1815, Small entire official Skyds mail letter dated 15 September from commander Løbner in Thorshavn to Sysselmand Ole Ewensen at Kvalbo, endorsed "KT" on front; on reverse nice red seal with royal cypher. This is the earliest recorded offical Skyds mail letter
Lot #5003 - europe faroe islands
1818, Entire letter from Commander Løbner to Surgeon Amysen (died in 1819) within Thorshavn with nice red wax seal on reverse, very fine
Lot #5004 - europe faroe islands
1825, Official entire letter of January 24 from Vestmanhavn to Sandevaag, endorsed at lower left "To be forwarded without delay", at top "K.T." (Kongelig Tjaeneste). The earliest of 6 recorded official express Skyds letters
Provenance: Per Erik Knudsen (2003)
Lot #5005 - europe faroe islands
1835, Entire private Skyds letter dated 23 October from Jansagerdi rectory near Midvaag to Sandevaag, endorsed "pr Exp.", requiring express service. One of only four recorded private express letters of Skyds post
Lot #5006 - europe faroe islands
1837, Official cover sheet with original letter enclosed, dated "Faero Amtshuus i Thorshavn den 20 de Septbr 1837" from Marshal Christian Plöyen to Sergen Vithusen, showing on reverse fine red "FAERÖE AMTS SEGL" with sheep in center; slight vertical fold in the cover sheet of minor importance; fine and scarce, certificate C.A. Möller
Provenance: Per Erik Knudsen (2003)
Lot #5007 - europe faroe islands
1839, Entire private letter dated 9 October from Kvalbo to Thorshavn, small tear at top, otherwise very fine and fresh
Lot #5008 - europe faroe islands
1850, Small entire letter dated 31 January from Skaale to Bø, endorsed "Bedes sendt med förste Leilighed" (please forward at earliest occasion), requiring express service; very light vertical fold, still very fine and scarce, one of only four recorded private express letters of Skyds post
Lot #5009 - europe faroe islands
1850 (ca.), parcel accompanying letter for an insured parcel to Factor J.D. Nolsøe in Trangisvaag for 500 rb. in a sealed pouch, private seal on reverse; very fine and rare, certificate Möller AIEP
Lot #5010 - europe faroe islands
1860 (ca.), Moneyorder lettersheet for 49 rigsdaler and 34 skilling to Thorshavn. The earliest money letter recorded from the Faroe Island and the only registered example before 1870
Lot #5011 - europe faroe islands
1860 (ca.), Poverty rate mail, lettersheet endorsed "fattig sag" and sent free of charge to Thorshavn. One of four recorded poverty rate Skyds letters
Lot #5012 - europe faroe islands
1876, Entire letter from Vagar island to Tvoroyri; a fine and scarce late usage of Skyds mail
Lot #5013 - europe faroe islands
1907, Church Skyds letter (cover with original contents) from Vaag to Bø. The latest recorded use of Skyds mail
Provenance: Per Erik Knudsen (2003)
Lot #5014 - europe faroe islands
1751, Lettersheet, dated inside "Thorshavn 13 September 1751" addressed to the Ministry of Finances at Copenhagen. Earliest cover recorded from the Faroe Islands outside of museums and government archives and one of only five 18th century covers from the Faroes sent abroad. A great rarity in wonderful condition, certificate Nielsen (1991)
Provenance: Per Erik Knudsen (2003)
Lot #5015 - europe faroe islands
1758, Lettersheet, dated inside "Thorshavn 25 Sep 1758" addressed to the Ministry of Finance at Copenhagen with 9 line address; a rare and very attractive item, certificate Nielsen (1995)
Provenance: Per Erik Knudsen (2003)
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