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Lot 6062 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6062 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1902, 8c on 10c Provisional, two singles, and 5c light blue 1900 Issue, correctly paying the registered double-letter rate, tied to cover by St. Thomas c.d.s. (4 Apr), to Zehlendorf, Germany, with c.d.s. arrival backstamp (23 Apr), docketing on reverse indicating that the letter was found unsealed upon receipt in Germany, with contents found to be $45, matching sender’s declaration on front, sealed with wax impressed with postal seal of Hamburg, some light creasing and minor soiling, a rare usage; with 1988 Nielsen certificate.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6017 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6017 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1864, folded letter datelined St. Croix, November 5, to Madeira, endorsed “via Lisbon / p. Brazil mail”, prepaid 1/4 to London and struck with “Lombard Street PAID” c.d.s. upon arrival (8 Jun), Lisbon boxed transit backstamp (13 Jun), struck “320” (reis) in black indicating postage due from the recipient, filing folds an light edge creasing, an uncommon destination.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6033 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6033 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1905, 5bit on 4c brown & blue to 4bit on 8c brown, part original gum, overprinted SPECIMEN in black by the receiving postal administration, the 5bit on 4c value with feathered perfs at left, all with heavily toned gum, yet a scarce set of very good appearance; with 1977 British Philatelic Association certificate.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6049 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6049 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1890, 5c green & grey, horizontal pair, tied to cover by St. Thomas c.d.s. (12 Mar), endorsed “pr. Allianca, via New York”, to Toronto, Canada, with carrier mark struck on front, New York / Paid All transit (Mar 21) and Toronto split-ring (Mar 22) backstamps, light crease at top, else fresh and fine, an uncommon destination.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6057 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6057 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1899, 1c green and lilac-rose, horizontal pair, and 5c green & grey, strip of three, frameline inverted, all tied to registered cover to Camden, New Jersey by St. Thomas c.d.s. (17 May), with New York transit backstamp, a lovely franking and remarkably fresh cover; with 1995 Moller certificate.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6028 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6028 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1902, 2c on 3c light blue and carmine, upper right corner block of twenty five, lower right stamp showing the normal frameline, the balance inverted, hinged in corners and reinforcing perf separation in places, leaving ten examples never hinged, normal frameline example hinged, bright and fresh color, several positions showing small varieties, a fine and scarce large multiple, ideal for plating study.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6044 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6044 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1881, 3c postal stationery card, uprated with two 1c green & purple, tied by St. Thomas c.d.s. (25 Nov), to Funchal, Madeira, endorsed “pr. R.M. Str. via Barbados” in manuscript, backstamped with London transit (13 Dec) and oval Funchal receiver, Captain Becker / Superintendent / St. Thomas / Hamburg American Packet Company sender’s handstamp on front, the occasional tone spot of little importance, a most visually-appealing card to a rare destination.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6052 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6052 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1895, 2c postal stationery card, uprated with 1c green & lilac purple, tied by St. Thomas c.d.s. (31 Jan), to Corbach, Germany, with c.d.s. receiver on front, transit mark “Aus Westindien / P. Hamburg Dampfer / Uber Coeln” c.d.s. (21 Feb), adhesive with some discoloration, light edge wear, a scarce ship marking.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6023 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6023 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1868, 3c rose, three large margins, tied by target cancel to folded letter docketed “Mayaguez, 10 April” (Puerto Rico), carried to St. Thomas via forwarding agents George A. Phillips & Co, twice struck on reverse with their oval marking in blue, postmarked with St. Thomas c.d.s. (11 Apr 1868), endorsed “per Steamer” in manuscript and addressed to New York, unpaid and struck with “New York / U.S. 10 Notes” c.d.s. (21 Apr), light horizontal filing fold, adhesive creased, small piece from reverse torn due to removal of wax seal, but a scarce forwarding agent’s marking and rare entire, with only eight examples recorded to the United States with the domestic West Indies portion paid with the 3c adhesive.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies
Lot 6039 - Denmark danish west indies -  Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Lot 6039 - Denmark danish west indies - Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

1879, 5c green & gray, horizontal pair, tied to folded letter by St. Thomas c.d.s. (6 Jun), to Grimstad, Norway, some light wrinkles and filing folds, but an uncommon example of this rate, having been apparently accepted without postage due, despite the rate having been raised to 12c three months prior in March, 1879.

Heinrich Koehler Auktionen Heinrich Köhler 383rd Auction – Day 1 - Single Lots: Europe and Colonies, incl. Great Britain and British Commonwealth, Overseas countries

Denmark danish west indies