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 #3111 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA Incoming Mail 1873 (4 Mar) incoming cover from Bourbonne to Calcutta, paying 1fr with a 3-color franking, 5c, 15c, 80c Ceres, tied by "556" large numerals, endorsed via Marseille and Bombay, with transit and "Sea Post Office" arrival pmks, little edge toning, fine cover to India  | Unsold |
 | Lot #3112 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA Incoming Mail 1875 (1 May) small mourning cover from Boulogne to Punjab (East India), paying 1.30fr with 80c and pair of 25c Ceres, tied by "549" large numerals, red "PD", endorsed "Via Brindisi", Sea Post Office (14 May) transit cds, re-directed twice, first to Lahore (1 June) and second to Simla (3 June), with corresponding markings on back, finally charged "Postage Due 1/2" for the redirections, fine | Unsold |
 | Lot #3113 BRITISH COMMONWEALTH INDIA Incoming Mail 1876 (24 Nov) outer FL incoming from Marseille to Bombay, paying 2.20fr with pair of 80c Ceres, used in combination of 2x30c Type Sage, endorsed "Voie de Brindisi", red "Paris a Modane" transit and Sea Post Office (1.12.76) arrival pmks on back, fine | Price Realized $270.00 |
