Französische Post in der Levante: 1854/1861 Two letters from Constantinople, one sent from the Turki
1854/1861 Two letters from Constantinople, one sent from the Turkish P.O. to Italy in 1854 and bears red "PIROSCAFI/POSTALI FRANCESI", the second letter sent from the Greek P.O. to Greece in 1861.
51th Auction - Day 2
By: Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG 51th Auction - Day 2
51th AUCTION at 12 and 19 - 22 October 2021
„Novels” on stamps?
Probably not! We certainly know stamps with catalog numbers, color and type specifications handwritten or stamped on the back. And, of course, the proof and ownership marks, which nowadays, fortunately, are usually no longer applied. Also some love message was "hidden" with the help of the stamp. Whether it was the recipient of the love message or the censors - both have removed the stamp, or worse, torn it off. But that's not what I'm talking about.
There was a collector whose markings on the back of stamps came quite close to the term novel (which is undoubtedly somewhat exaggerated). After all, he wrote on many of his stamps not only the purchase price, the place where he had acquired them, what type it was, how he estimated the rarity and often even codings. He could write well over 40 words on a piece of paper that was the size of the 50-copeck stamp of the Romanov series of Russia in 1913. It is the jeweler of the Tsar and philatelist Agathon Karlovich Fabergé.
Agathon was born in 1876 and was the grandson of the company founder Gustav Fabergé. He received a classical jeweler's education in his father's company and, as far as philately was concerned, became a student of the German-Russian grand philatelist Friedrich Breitfuß. The collections/holdings of Fabergè were gigantic. According to his own words, he owned 1500 copies of Poland No.1, of which 100 were unused. At one point is said to have tried to plate the Savoy Cross because he owned 120 specimens of this stamp. Experts also estimate that about 80% of the classic Finnish and Russian material sooner or later passed through Fabergé's hands. Much has been written about Agathon in articles and books - about his adventurous escape to Finland, his exhibit at WIPA 1933 - about his eventful life in general.
Keep this in mind when purchasing a stamp with lots of text on the reverse - it could be one from Agathon, even if it is not explicitly sold "ex Fabergé".
Now I wish you a lot of fun while studying the catalogs and wish you success in bidding.
Yours
Christoph Gärtner
Banknotes Worldwide & Germany |
12. October 2021 |
8:00 AM |
1 |
882 |
Numismatics |
12. October 2021 |
14:00 PM |
1.000 |
1.807 |
Single lots philatelie Asia, Overseas, Europe |
19. October 2021 |
9:00 AM |
2.000 |
4.973 |
Single lots Germany, Picture Postcards |
20. October 2021 |
9:00 AM |
5.000 |
8.071 |
Collections Overseas, Thematics, Europe |
21. October 2021 |
9:00 AM |
9.000 |
12.457 |
Nachlässe, Wunderkartons, Collections Germany |
22. October 2021 |
9:00 AM |
13.000 |
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Lot #4265 - französische post in der levante
Französische Post in der Levante: 1862, 2 Briefe aus Mersina (Türkei): Faltbrief aus Mersina 25. Jun
1862, 2 Briefe aus Mersina (Türkei): Faltbrief aus Mersina 25. Juni 1862, voll frankiert mit 40 + 10 Centimes, entwertet mit kleinem Nummernstempel 3770 nach Syros 20. Juni 1862 (julianischer Kalender), ex Collection Dubus, Attest J. Robineau / V. Pothion. Fener Faltbrief mit vollständigem Inhalt aus Mersina 20. August 1862 voll frankiert...
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Französische Post in der Levante: 1872/1873, France, 10 C brown on rose and 30 brown 'Cérès', mixed
1872/1873, France, 10 C brown on rose and 30 brown 'Cérès', mixed franking on entire letter from Saloniki to Constantinople. The letter with sender's message dated 'Salonich, January 1875', has obviously been dropped into the mailbox and the adhesives subsequently tied on arrival with GC '5083' from Constantinople. On the frontside oval...
Lot #4267 - französische post in der levante
Französische Post in der Levante: 1874, France, 30 C brown 'Cérès', horizontal pair, tied by GC '507
1874, France, 30 C brown 'Cérès', horizontal pair, tied by GC '5079', multiple franking on folded letter-sheet from Aleppo to London in England. On the frontside cds Alexandrette/Syrie, 4.DEC.74 (Type 22), boxed 'PD' in black and receiver cds London/Paid in red, transit dater Smyrne/Turquie and Marseille on reverse. Fine condition. Signed...
Lot #4268 - französische post in der levante
Französische Post in der Levante: 1874, France, 80 C rose 'Cérès', tied by GC '5100' in blue, single
1874, France, 80 C rose 'Cérès', tied by GC '5100' in blue, single franking on cover with blue cds from TREBIZONDE/TURQ.D'ASIE, 28.FEVR.74, to Aix-en-Provence. On the frontside boxed 'PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE' in red and boxed 'PD' in blue, transit daters Constantinople and Marseille together with arrival mark on reverse. Envelope...
Lot #4269 - französische post in der levante
Französische Post in der Levante: 1905, 1pia. on 15c. vermillion, surcharge in green, on piece clear
1905, 1pia. on 15c. vermillion, surcharge in green, on piece clearly postmarked "BEYROUTH 23 JANV 05". Only 1000 stamps were overprinted, issued on 17 Jan 1905 and withdrawn from sale on 28 Jan 1905. Maury 24, 385,- €++.
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