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.

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Lot #3075
FRENCH COLONIES Algeria
1872 (11 Dec) cover from Tunis to Marseille, paying 60c with 5c (6) and 30c Ceres, tied by "5107" large numerals and red "Tunis Par Bone / Algerie" cds, additional (24 Dec) pmk below, with arrival pmk (28 Dec), minor filing bend through the middle, barely affecting the stamp, fine cover from Algeria, with 2021 Roumet certificate
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Lot #3076
FRENCH COLONIES Algeria
1873 (19 June) FL from Bougie to Napoli, paying 40c with 15c and 25c Ceres, tied by "5026" large numerals applied in Djidjelli, with "Bat. A Vap. Djidjelli" cds alongside, red "PD", Marseille transit and arrival pmks on back, lettersheet with tape reinforcements, fine and rare usage from Djidjelli, with 2012 Baudot certificate
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Lot #3077
FRENCH COLONIES Algeria
1874 (24 June) small FL from Tlemcen, Algeria to France, initially franked with single 25c blue, canceled "5075" large numerals, with "Tlemcen Algerie" departure cds alongside, marked "PD", re-directed on arrival in Pontarlier, where 5c green was added, canceled by "2964" large numerals, making up 30c rate to Couvet, Switzerland, with 30.6.1874 arrival pmk on back. A fine and unusual piece of redirected mail from Algeria to France to Switzerland
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Lot #3078
FRENCH COLONIES Algeria
1875 (1 Feb) registered, insured cover from Alger to Blidah, paying 4.90fr with 10c brown on rose and 6x90c carmine, all tied by "5005" large numerals, with red "Charge" cachet on front, intact wax seals and arrival pmk on back, minor backflap tear, v.f.
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Price Realized
$475.00

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