Rare Stamps & Postal History of the World
August 9-10, 2022
Cherrystone is pleased to present our Summer auction taking place on August 9-10, 2022, featuring Rare Stamps and Postal History of the World. This sale contains 1,283 lots, with notable United States, Great Britain and British Commonwealth, numerous European countries, with Austria, Belgium, France & Colonies, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Colonies, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Switzerland. From Asia there are selections of China, Laos and Vietnam. South American countries are also well represented, with a good showing of Inverted Centers from all parts of the globe. There and numerous flight covers and large lots and collections. Please note there are no printed catalogues for this auction.
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 | Lot #8242 FRANCE 1870-71 Siege of Paris - Par Ballon Monte 1870 (24 Sep) cover with letter of contents, endorsed "Armee de Paris", with boxed P.P. and departure pmk below, addressed to Arcachon, fine
| Price Realized $450.00
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 | Lot #8243 FRANCE 1870-71 Siege of Paris - Par Ballon Monte 1870 (11 December) Le General Renault, flimsy envelope addressed to London, endorsed "Par Ballon Monte," paying 30c with 10c and 20c Ceres, canceled "1556" (Fourcamont), with framed "P.D." on front, handed to pilot, with excellent strike of "Republique Francaise Dartois & Yon Aeronautes du Gouvernement" in blue, arrival pmk, paper strengthening, otherwise fine, signed Bolaffi, Albert Schneider, etc., with 2002 Roger Calves certificate. A rarity (Maury 41)
Catalog Value €14,000 | Price Realized $4,500.00
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 | Lot #8244 FRANCE 1870-71 Siege of Paris - Par Ballon Monte 1870 "Le Jacquard", flimsy envelope endorsed "8e Corps d'Armee" and "Par Ballon Monte", addressed to Toulon-sur-Mer, with pmk of Vincennes 28 Nov. 70, backstamped on arrival one month late (23 Dec 70), stamp is missing (mail originated from a bag which was recovered from the Island Bryher). A rare cover, with 2000 Behr certificate
| Price Realized $2,300.00
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