british occupation of italian colonies - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 5651 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #3661898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, two copies, one pale shade with sheet selvage on thin laid paper, and a deep violet single on thin meshed paper, both unused and backstamped. Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5667 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366Hierapetra 1899: Philatelic cover bearing a 20pa green tied with genuine French "HIERAPETRA 18.Janv.99" cds, addressed to "CANDIA 23.1.99" Austrian cds, via "SAN-NICOLO 19.Janv.99" cds. Usually found on stamps but very rare on covers, very desirable Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5662 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #3661898/99, Collection of over 100 British, French, and Austrian postmarks, including all British straightline cancels in black, violet blue or violet, with the exception of "MOCHOS"; also, French postmarks including "HIERAPETRA" and "SAN NICOLO", a number showing both British and French postmarks together as well as a couple with Austrian "CANDIA" and British "IRAKLION". Included is a small cover with "AG. MYRON," and a couple of British related but with Greek stamps and cancels. Most likely all philatelic. A set of forgeries and some singles with a forged "IRAKLION" straightline used as reference. Most are mounted on pages, or stock cards. Overall quality is fine, there might be some forgeries Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5678 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366Temenos 1898: Strip of 6x20pa provisional stamp perforated "28", tied on philatelic soldier's cover with 6 strikes of Union Jack "TEMENOS", addressed to the Rifle Brigade in Candia. The meaning of this "28" perforation has never been made clear. Ink stain and creases. A similar cover is shown in Feenstra's book (p.60) Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5657 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #3661898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, three copies perforated 28, all tied to fragment by violet "TEMENOS" Union Jack, one additionally tied by manuscript Arhanais and date in black ink. Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5673 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366Monofatsi 1898: 1 P.T. Union Jack dated 9.12.98, together with the handstamp "International Occupation, Governor MONOFATSI", both in blue and signed by the Governor, on probably philatelic envelope franked with 1pi/10kr Austrian Levant upon transit from "CANDIA Oesterreichische Post 12.12.98", sent to "LONDON S.W. De.21.98" and redirected. The Austrian Levant P.O. of Candia was in charge of the British soldiers mail during the early period. Very interesting handwritten enclosure note with Governor's signature "Kharakas 9.12.98, Only 49 (Blue 1 T.P.) have been issued, I have 20 certified to Sec. G.P.O.". Roughly opened, without affecting the stamp and handstamps, a must for the British Sector philatelists Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5652 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #3661898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, with partial double impression on the top portion of the stamp, canceled. Unusual and Very Fine. Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5668 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366Candia 1899: Envelope of the Eastern Telegraph Company Ltd philatelically used, with genuine 20pa provisional stamp affixed, canceled by "IRAKLEION" straightline, with French "SITIA CRETE 28.Fevr.99" used as arrival. Peter Holcombe's signature next to the stamp Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5663 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366Archanes 1898: 20pa provisional stamp tied on soldier's philatelic envelope with straightline "ARCHANES" in blue and manuscript date 24/6/12/98 (old & new Style), addressed to "Canea Bastion, Kandia". The Austrian Levant P.O. of Candia was in charge of the British soldiers' mail during the early period, with cds "CANDIA Oesterreichische Post 7.12.98" and backstamped "14.12.98". Provenance Dr. M.R. Friend, Peter Holcombe's signature next to the stamp. Some toning spots but impressive item Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
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 Lot 5658 - british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #3661898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, three copies: two with "ARHANAIS" straightline, one on fragment, the other with additional manuscript date; a single on fragment tied by Austrian "CANDIA" cds. Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Auction #366british occupation of italian colonies British Post in Crete |
