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 #3012 CHILE Incoming Mail 1872 (29 Feb) large part of FL incoming from Paris to Valparaiso, paying 2.60fr with combination of 3x80c Laure and 15c and 5c Ceres, tied by "4" Paris Star pmks, endorsed "Par vapeur de South du 2 Mars "Nile" via Panama", red London transit, marked "P.P." to nearest port and "25" for inland postage, fine mixed franking combination to Chile  | Price Realized $350.00 |
 | Lot #3013 CHILE Incoming Mail 1873 (20 Sept) FL from Bordeaux incoming to Valparaiso, paying 2fr double rate with a five-color combination franking 40c orange, 5c green, 15c bistre, yellowish, 80c carmine and pair of 30c brown, all tied by "532" large numerals, endorsed "voie Magellan 20c Str "Galicia", red "P.P." to nearest port and "25" for inland postage, fine and exceptional double rate to Chile, remarkable five color franking, with 2007 Roumet and 2015 Scheller certificates ("Affranchissement rare et superbe") | Price Realized $950.00 |
 | Lot #3014 CHILE Incoming Mail 1873 (12 Sep) FL incoming from Le Havre to Valparaiso, franked with pair of 25c blue, tied by "6311" large numerals, Havre departure cds alongside, endorsed "Par Sourabaya". Marked "P.P." to nearest port and "25" in red for inland postage, fine letter from Havre to Chile | Unsold |
