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.

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #2087
MEXICO
1915 15c lavender & claret, h.r., v.f., with 1980 MEPSI certificate,
*
Catalog #444
Catalog Value $ 750
Price Realized
$290.00

Lot #3145
MEXICO
1872 (12 Jan) cover (opened for display) to France, paying 1fr with 5c Empire, 80c Laure and 15c Ceres, three different issues combination, all canceled by Anchor, with octagonal "Mexique" 12 Jan 72 Consular Agency pmk alongside, framed "PD" to destination, Maritime "Ligne B Paq. Fr. No.1", transit and arrival pmks on back, fine
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #3146
MEXICO
1874 (18 Mar) outer FL from Vera Cruz to Bordeaux, paying 1fr with 4x5c green (three different shades) and 80c Ceres, tied by Anchor pmks, with octagonal maritime "Vera Cruz Paq. Fr. B No.1" pmks, boxed "PD" alongside, faint filing fold through one of the stamps, fine letter from Mexico, with 2006 Roumet certificate
Envelope
Unsold
Lot #3147
MEXICO
1876 (22 Mar) FL from Vera Cruz to Havana, franked with 10c Maximilian, tied by Correos Vera Cruz departure pmk, sent via the French Post Office where pair of 30c Ceres was added and tied by Anchor pmks, corresponding octagonal Consular "Mexique 23.3.76" pmk alongside, with "3" struck twice, Havana arrival, fine French Consular Post Inter-Antilles usage from Mexico to Cuba, with 2020 Roumet and Brun certificates
Envelope
Unsold

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