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 #2027 EGYPT 1866-71 selection on a display page, with Turkish Suzerainty 5pa greenish gray, used, also 20pa, horizontal pair used on small FL to Cairo, tied by a diamond dotted retta cancel, with corresponding Alexandria cds alongside, with arrival (17 Feb 1866) pmk on back, minor flaws, J.E.Sahra handstamp, scarce early usage of 20pa on cover  *OCatalog #1,3 | Price Realized $425.00 |
 | Lot #3028 EGYPT 1873 (21 Jan) FL from Paris to Ismailia, paying 80c with 25c (2) and 30c Ceres, together with 1pi Egypt 1pi carmine (sold in Paris by "Compagnie universelle du canal maritime de Suez"), all tied by Paris Star departure pmks, sent via Marseille (29 Jan), carried by "Peluse" Steamer to Alexandria, arriving 30 January, with "Alexandrie Egypte Poste Egizianne" pmks tying the Egyptian adhesive, red "P.P." at bottom, transit and arrival pmks on back, fine combination letter, signed Diena and Roumet | Price Realized $1,100.00 |
 | Lot #3029 EGYPT 1873 (5 Aug) cover from Alexandria to Napoli, paying 1.20fr with six each 5c and 15c, tied by "5080" large numerals, endorsed "Per Moeris", handstamped "Affranchissement Insuffisant" and marked "15" (due) on front, with 1L, 30c and 2x10c (one faulty) Italian Postage Dues added on arrival in Naples, fine and rare Postage Due combination cover from Alexandria, Egypt to Italy, 2007 Roumet certificate ("Combinaison unique") | Price Realized $1,800.00 |
 | Lot #3030 EGYPT 1874 (16 Nov) cover from Suez to Yonne, franked with 80c Ceres, tied by "5105" large numerals, with "Suez Bau Francais" cds alongside, "PD" at bottom, various transit and arrival pmks on back, fine cover from the French Office in Suez | Price Realized $300.00 |
 | Lot #3031 EGYPT 1875 (15 Sep) registered (Grand New Hotel Cairo) cover to Paris, franked on backflap with 2x2pi orange Pyramids, tied by "Cairo Poste Egizianne" cds, paying double rate (each 10gr = 1pi plus registered fee of 1pi for cover weight 12.60gr), sent via the French Post Office where 4x80c Ceres were added on front, canceled "5080" large numerals of Alexandria, with corresponding Alexandrie Egypte and red "PD" and "Charge" markings, Paris arrival (29.9.75), minor cover flaws, otherwise fine and exceptional combination | Price Realized $2,500.00 |
 | Lot #3032 EGYPT 1875 (8 Nov) mourning cover from Cairo, franked with 2pi orange, tied by departure cds and framed "PD" in red, sent via the French Post office in Alexandria where 40c and 80c Ceres were added and canceled by "5080" large numerals, with corresponding "Alexandrie Egypte" (9.11.75) cds below, sent via Marseilles and Paris to Grinstead, England, redirected, with 3p Victoria added for further transmission to Falaise, France, additional transit and arrival markings, some cover mending, otherwise fine and unusual three-country combination | Price Realized $5,000.00 |
 | Lot #3033 EGYPT 1876 (19 Dec) printed matter wrapper from Alexandria to Aix en Provence, franked with single 15c Ceres (extended over the edge), tied by "Alexandrie Egypte" cds, with red "Paquebots de la Mediterannee" handstamp applied in Marseille, with 25 Dec. 1876 arrival cds on back, fine and unusual application of 15c printed matter rate in French foreign office | Unsold |
 | Lot #3034 EGYPT 1876 (20 Aug) small cover from Suez to Marseille, franked with single 30c Ceres, tied by "Suez Paq. Fr.N No.7" maritime departure pmk, repeated alongside, with 29 August arrival cds on back, fine cover, signed Roumet | Price Realized $550.00 |
 | Lot #3035 EGYPT 1878 (24 Jan) small cover from Port Said to Marseille, franked with single 30c Ceres, tied by "Port-Said Paq. Fr.N No.1" maritime departure pmk, repeated alongside, with 1 Feb.1878 arrival cds on back, fine example of a maritime pmk tying the stamp on cover | Unsold |
