Martin Nadel's NUMBER ONES OF THE WORLD & Yacov Tsachor's POSTAL HISTORY OF FRANCE
April 3, 2024
Our April 3rd, 2024 sale features two diverse and fascinating collections, first being the "Number Ones of the World", formed by Dr.Martin Nadel, followed by the multi-Gold-Medal "Postal History of France 1871-1878 Perforated Ceres" by Yacov Tsachor. Dr.Nadel's collection consists of an array of used or unused rarities from European Empires, Old States and Colonies; Asia, with numerous Indian States, the Americas and rest of the world. Yacov Tsachor, the foremost authority and expert of all Holy Land Areas, has exhibited his French Postal History collection at numerous International Exhibitions, garnering Large Golds all over the World (most recently in 2022 at London), Helvetia and Hunfilex. The collection is an erudite study of French Domestic and Foreign rates, destinations, maritime mail, Consular Agencies, Redirected Mail and unusual franking combinations. There are eight covers franked with Tete-Beche pairs, used from Shanghai, Yokohama, Havana, as well as three examples of 15c Error of color on cover or card. Mr. Tsachor has been an expert, A.I.E.P. member and F.I.P accredited juror for many years and we are honored to be able to present his award-winning collection. Please visit Cherrystoneauctions.com to browse the paperless online auction catalogues.
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #3005 ARGENTINA 1872 (29 Mar) outer FL from Buenos Aires to Toulouse, franked with 25c Ceres, used in combination with 80c Empire, tied by Anchor pmk, with corresponding French office in Buenos Aires octagonal cancel, red "PD", Bordeaux a Cette and Toulouse arrival pmks on back, fine, with 2015 Roumet certificate  | Unsold |
 | Lot #3006 ARGENTINA 1873 (10 Aug) cover from Buenos Aires to Genova, paying 1.20fr with 40c Siege used in combination with 80c Ceres, tied by diamond grids ("144 points"), replacing the customary Anchor pmks, with octagonal maritime "Buenos Ayres Paq. Fr. J. No.3" cancel, carried by the "Senegal", red "PD", endorsed "Via Bordeaux", Paris transit, "Ambulante Modane Torino" and Genova arrival (9 Sep), fine cover from the French office in Buenos Aires, 2015 Brun certificate | Price Realized $475.00 |
 | Lot #3007 ARGENTINA 1874 (10 Aug) cover from Buenos Aires to Paris, franked with 5c and 15c Rivadavia, sent via the French Post Office where Ceres 5c, 25c and three each 10c and 80c were added to pay 3fr (triple rate), canceled Anchor, carried by the "Senegal", with octagonal "Buenos Ayres Paq Fr. J, No.3" and framed "PD" in red, Paris arrival (7 Sep) on back, fine and impressive cover, with 2013 Baudot certificate ("Piece unique et superbe, ex-collection F.Doe") | Price Realized $1,500.00 |
 | Lot #3008 ARGENTINA 1876 (10 Nov) cover from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux, franked with 5c Rivadavia, uncanceled as it was sent via the French Post Office with 5c, 80c Ceres, used in combination with 15c Type Sage tied by octagonal "Buenos Aires Paq. Fr. J No.2", endorsed "Par Equateur", Bordeaux (12 Dec 76) arrival pmk, scattered toning, otherwise fine combination franking from Argentina, signed Calves, etc. | Price Realized $260.00 |
