1853: Cover from St. Honoré-Les-Bains to Luzy bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre, a fine example primarily with good to huge margins, shaved at lower right, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3910' lozenge: Type 22 dotted despatch cds (Jan 17, 1860) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A delightful cover within the same postal district. Signed Pothion.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries
Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2
By: Corinphila Auction AG
Corinphila Auction AG Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2
High-class philatelic material at Corinphila Auctions in Zurich
Rarities from all areas of philately are on offer, including the ‘Greifensee cover’, probably the most important cover of classic Swiss philately.
From 25 to 30 January 2021 Corinphila Auctions will offer for sale a very unusual range of material. The high-quality material being offered will be presented in no less than eight luxury auction catalogues.
The auction begins with high-quality offers from South American countries. The Brian Moorhouse Estate (Part 3) is notable for its wide variety of South American collecting areas from A (as in Argentina) to V (as in Venezuela). Especially impressive are the many proofs of various issues from classic to middle-period. Particularly well represented are Argentina, Brazil (including Lot 3137, the famous pair of the 600 Reis “Goat’s Eye” issue of 1844, in an unused pair from the Maurice Burrus collection, starting price CHF 5,000), Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala classics with the rarest covers and proofs, Honduras, Mexico and Uruguay.
The first part of the most important specialised collection of the first issue of Ecuador of 1865 in existence will be offered for sale under the name ‘Guayaquil’. Almost all the important items of this collecting area are in the collection. Particularly outstanding is the more attractive of only two known registered covers with the first issue (Lot 4071; starting price CHF 20,000).
A fine range of the classic issues of Peru will come up for sale in the main catalogue of the Corinphila auction series. Among these are also many stamps from the issues produced in continuous rolls on the ‘Lecoq’ printing press. Particularly appealing is an unused strip of five of the 5 centavos of 1870 showing the ‘new’ railway from Lima to Callao. The ‘Trencito’ , ‘the little train, as collectors later called the stamp, was intended for letters carried on this new railway line. To make endless rolls of the stamp, the ends of the lengths of paper were simply glued together! This is clearly visible here on the fourth stamp in the strip (Lot 156, starting price CHF 750).
Europe is represented with a wide range of material from the Pietro Provera collection. The emphasis is on Italy and France. The outstandingly good quality of the classic stamps and covers, for which this collector was well-known, is particularly impressive. For many years, "Provera quality" was a term used for top-quality philatelic material in many countries. For example, there is a cover with France’s first issue of 1849, a very rare tête-bêche pair of the 20 centimes on cover (Lot 5141, starting price CHF 5,000). Or a four-colour franking of Sicily with the extremely rare top value of 50 grana on cover (Lot 5675, starting price CHF 20,000).
Another very unusual specialised collection comes up for auction with the Gregory Frantz "Stamp Issuing Steamship Companies" collection. It includes all the private steamship lines that issued privately produced stamps for mail carried on their ships. The many small shipping lines on the thousands of lakes and the coast of Finland offer great variety, often in combination with state stamps. An example is the ‘Skärgards Trafik Aktiebolag’ (STAB) cover with the private bicoloured 25 penni ship’s stamp for delivery within Finland by the private shipping line, in combination with the Finnish state-issue 5 penni and 20 penni for onward transmission to Frankfurt (Lot 6069, starting price CHF 1,000).
Switzerland is also represented again with an outstanding range of material. This includes a postal history collection "Franco-Prussian War - Impact on Swiss Postal History 1866-1871". The presentation in the auction catalogue combined with historical background information is unique and is likely to set new standards for philatelic auctions. One could almost speak of a milestone of philately, on its way to being recognised as an additional historical science. A ‘must’ for every philatelist interested in history!
However, the second part of the ERIVAN collection is undoubtedly outstanding in its Swiss material. The collection of the former Tengelmann entrepreneur Erivan Haub contains the greatest rarities of Swiss philately. Now the famous registered cover from the "Notariat Greifensee" comes up for sale. Franked with Switzerland’s first two stamps, the Zurich 4 and Zurich 6, it is for many the "non plus ultra" of Swiss rarities in private hands. The provenance of the item goes back to 1900 when, in the collection of the then President of the Banque de France, Paul Mirabaud, the cover caused a sensation at the Paris Exposition. It later found its way into the collections of Diem-Saxer of St. Gallen (1934), the Swiss shoe magnate Iwan Bally (1964), and then the ‘HELVETICUS’ collection (1991) before finding a new home in the collection of Erivan Haub for almost 30 years. The starting price of the Greifensee cover being offered as Lot 7003 is CHF 300,000.
All the material being offered can be viewed at www.corinphila.ch.
Further information and catalogue orders at: Corinphila Auktionen AG, Wiesenstrasse 8, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland, Telephone + 41 (0)44 389 9191, Fax + 41 (0)44 389 9195, Email: [email protected]
Illustrations
Brazil 1844, “Goat’s Eye” 600 reis in an unused pair with the best provenance: Maurice Burrus collection (1964)
Ecuador 1865, a pair of the 1 real green on a registered cover. Only two registered covers of the first issue are known. Top cover from the Ackermann (1937), Homan (c. 1960) and E.M. de Bustamante (1996) collections.
Peru 1870, 5 centavos ‘Trencito’ in a strip of five with the fourth stamp showing the paper join.
France 1849, 20 centimes, a rare tête-bêche pair on cover.
Sicily 1859, four-colour franking with 50 grana top value to Genoa.
Finland 1880, private ship’s stamp in combination with stamps of the state Post Office on cover to Frankfurt.
Zurich 1843, registered cover from the Greifensee notary’s office with the first two stamps of Switzerland.
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Lot #5159 - europe France
Lot #5160 - europe France
1860: Cover from Le-Lauzet-s-l'Ubaye to Barcelonette bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre brown, a fine example with good to large margins, tied by superb Gros Chiffres '1985' lozenge, postman's cachet 'B' in circle, rare type 22 dotted despatch cds (Jan 2, 1863) and framed APRÉS LE DÉPART alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. A cover of the utmost beauty within the same postal district, for the connoisseur, the usage...
Lot #5161 - europe France
1860: Cover from Parthenay to Niort bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre brown, a horizontal pair with regular large margins and a large sheet margin at right (11 mm), each stamp tied by clear Petits Chiffres '2838' lozenge and 'OR' in circle (Origin Rural). Type 15 despatch cds (Oct 30, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. This stamp does not show a Filet d'Encadrement, a wonderful multiple on a cover from bureau to...
Lot #5162 - europe France
1853: Cover from Niederbronn, Alsace to Frankfurt on Main, Hesse bearing Napoléon imperf. 10 c. bistre-yellow 'citron', a fine example and two horizontal pairs with overall good to huge margins, one pair shaved at top, each stamp tied by superb Petits Chiffres '2270' lozenge. Rare type 14 despatch cds (July 7, 1854) and framed PD in red alongside, reverse with distribution cds of the next day. A splendid combination to pay the 50 c. rate to...
Lot #5163 - europe France
1854/60: Wrapper from Louhans to Chalons-s-Saone, bearing Napoléon imperforate 10 c. bistre type II and 20 c. blue type I (2), three fresh and fine examples with large regular margins, tied by light Petits Chiffes '1773' lozenges. Despatch cds (Oct. 8, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A most attractive and scarce usage. Signed E. Diena.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries
Lot #5165 - europe France
Crimean War 1854: Envelope from the Crimea to La Ciotat, forwarded to Marseille bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a fresh and fine example, tied by light 'AOO' lozenge, "ARMÉE D'ORIENT Bau O 4 DEC 55" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with different Marseille and La Ciotat transit and arrival cds's (Dec 21). A delightful Fieldpost usage from the theatre of war. Signed G. Bolaffi.
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Lot #5166 - europe France
1854: Cover from Paris to St. Malo bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a splendid example with enormous sheet margins at top and right (16 x 17 mm), tied by superb Paris 'C' lozenge, Paris despatch cds (Sept 22, 1860) alongside, reverse with Paris à Brest ambulant and arrival cds of the same day. A wonderful usage with huge corner sheet margins. Signed Calves.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries
Lot #5167 - europe France
1854: Entire letter from Amiens to Les Moulins Bleus nearby Flixecourt, bearing a right marginal Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I showing variety: "percé en ligne", a superb and fresh example with regular large margins, cancelled by light Petits Chiffres '65' numeral lozenge. Despatch cds (June 6, 1859) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A beautiful stamp with sheet margin plus stitching, a rare and desirable cover. Signed...
Lot #5168 - europe France
1854: Entire letter from the French Expedition Corps in Rome to Riez bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on azure paper Type I, a fresh and fine example with regular large margins, tied by clear grill obliterator, despatch "CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE D'ITALIE 2e DIVISION 15 SEPT. 55" cds alongside, reverse with Marseille transit and arrival cds (Sept. 20). Fine cover correctly franked at the military rate. Cert E. Diena (1983).rnrnNote: The cover...
Lot #5169 - europe France
1854: Cover from Villefranche-s-Saone to Marseille bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. dark-blue on green paper Type I, a fresh and fine example with large margins all round, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3611' lozenge, despatch cds (June 20, 1855) alongside, reverse with Paris à Lyon ambulant and arrival cds's of the next day. A delightful usage of this rare shade. Signed Pavoille, Paris and G. Lamy Maury 14/Ii = € 360.
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Lot #5170 - europe France
1854: Entire letter from Morlaix to Brest bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on lilac paper, Type I, a fine and fresh example with regular large margins all round, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '2164' lozenge, crisp despatch cds (March 19, 1858) and framed APRÉS LE DÉPART handstamp alongside, reverse with arrival cds (March 12). A superb cover with this rare shade. Signed Goebel.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries
Lot #5171 - europe France
1854: Envelope from Paris to Senlis bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, a glorious example with huge sheet margins at base and right (21 x 10 mm), both showing complete Filets d'encadrement, tied by light mute Étoile de Paris obliterator. Despatch cds (Jan 7 1855) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A wonderful usage with these enormous corner sheet margins. Signed Dillemannn & Sorani; cert. Calves (2004).
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Lot #5172 - europe France
1854: Entire letter from Yssingeaux to Le-Puy-en-Velay bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type I, two fresh example with all four tableaus cut away leaving just the bust of Napoléon intact, both 'stamps' tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3701' numeral lozenge, crisp despatch cds (April 27, 1859) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. Interesting cover of the second weight step. rnrnNote: Mr. Sarrazin from Yssingeaux was either a...
Lot #5173 - europe France
1860: Entire letter from St. Quentin to Paris bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue Type II, a fresh example with good to large margins, large sheet margin on top (17 mm.) with part imprint of oval 'Controle / TP' handstamp, the stamp tied by clear Petits Chiffres '3255' lozenge, despatch cds (April 8, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. A delightful entire, cert. von der Weid (1999).
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Lot #5174 - europe France
1860: Entire letter from Vierzon to Commentry bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on lilac paper Type II, a vivid example in this rare shade with good to large margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '3575' lozenge, despatch cds (Sept 26, 1861) alongside, reverse with two ambulant cds's as well as arrival cds of the next day. A delightful entire, an attractive example of this shade. Signed Lamy Maury 14/IIb = € 770.
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Lot #5175 - europe France
1860: Entire letter from Colmar to Belfort bearing Napoléon imperf. 20 c. blue on green paper Type II, a fresh example with enormous margins including parts of three neighbouring stamps, tied by clear Petits Chiffres '908' lozenge. Despatch cds (April 29, 1861) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the following day. An attractive entire with a splendid example in this impressive shade which was in use primarily in 1861. Signed Calves.
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Lot #5176 - europe France
1853: Entire letter from Versailles to Chevreuse bearing Napoléon imperf. 25 c. blue, a fresh example with large to enormous margins, tied by Petits Chiffres '3137' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 21, 1854) alongside, reverse with arrival cds of the next day. A superb usage from the last days of the 25 c. letter rate which was lowered to 20 c. on July 1st, 1854 Yvert = € 500 / Maury 15 = € 525.
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Lot #5177 - europe France
1853: Entire letter from Paris to Edinburgh Scotland bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange, a fine example with good to large margins, tied erroneously by the Paris despatch cds (Oct. 22, 1862) with additional information strike alongside, framed "P.D." and London Paid cds (Oc 23), both in red, reverse with part arrival cds. Signed R. Goebel.
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Lot #5178 - europe France
1853: Entire letter from Sospello / Sospel to San Benignio nearby Torino bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. bright orange 'vif', a fine and fresh example with brilliant colour and good margins, tied by light Petits Chiffres '4235' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (June 13, 1861) and "P.D." in red alongside, reverse with Cuneo and Torino transit as well as arrival cds (June 15). A most attractive entire with this superb shade Maury 16b.rnProvenance:...
Lot #5179 - europe France
1853: Cover from Dunkerque to Frederikstad, endorsed "Norwège par Quievrain" and bearing three examples of Napoléon imperf. 40 c. bright orange 'vif' with good to large margins, each tied by crisp Petits Chiffres '1152' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (March 17, 1861) and framed "P.D." in red alongside. Reverse with Paris à Quievrain ambulant and Svinesund (March 25) transit cds. Minor oxidisation traces, nevertheless an attractive item to a...
Lot #5180 - europe France
1853: Cover from Paris to London, bearing Napoléon imperf. 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, two fine and fresh examples with brilliant colours and good to large margins, tied by 'Pointillé fin' mute obliterator. Despatch cds (May 18, 1856), framed "P.D." and London arrival cds (May 20), both in red alongside. Reverse with Paris à Calais Ambulant cds. A delightful item.
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Lot #5181 - europe France
1854: Double rate Entire letter from Montbeliard to Langenthal, Switzerland, endorsed "Par Porrentruy" and bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine on straw 'carmin foncé sur paille', a fine and fresh example with regular large margins, cancelled by light Petits Chiffres '2069' lozenge. Despatch cds (May 28, 1857) and framed "P.D." in red alongside, reverse with Porrentruy and Bern transit as well as arrival cds from the next day....
Lot #5182 - europe France
1859: Triple rate entire letter from Fraisans to Epinac bearing Napoléon imperf. 80 c. rose, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '1574' numeral lozenge, despatch cds (Sept. 10, 1863) alongside, reverse with arrival cds from the next day. An attractive late usage after the Napoléon perf. 80 c. had already been issued Maury 17B.
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Lot #5183 - europe France
1854: Fifth rate Entire from Paris to Vera Cruz, Mexico, endorsed "Paquebot à vapeur voie d'Angleterre" and bearing horizontal strip of three and pair of Napoléon imperf. 80 c. dark carmine, two fine and fresh example multiples with overall large to enormous margins with parts of three neighbouring stamps, the pair shaved at lower right, tied by 'Pointillé fin' mute obliterator and framed "P.P." in red, despatch cds (June 30, 1858) and London...
Lot #5184 - europe France
1853: Triple rate Envelope from Paris to Alençon, bearing Napoléon imperf. 1 Franc carmine, a fine and fresh example with good to enormous margins incl. parts of the left neighbouring stamp, tied by mute Étoile de Paris obliterator, despatch cds (Feb. 17, 1854) alongside, reverse with arrival cds. Cover with some toning and wear and tear on reverse, nevertheless an appealing and scarce usage to cover the triple rate up to 100 grams in force...
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