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 #3159 PUERTO RICO 1875 (30 Oct) FL to La Rochelle, paying 2fr double rate, with pairs of 10c and 30c, used together with 40c (3) Ceres, canceled by Anchor, with octagonal "St. Jean de Porto Rico" datestamp alongside, French entry "Pays Etrang. Paq Reg. Paris" (24 Dec) and La Rochelle (22 Dec 1874) arrival pmk on back, vertical fold through one of the stamps, otherwise fine three color franking combination from French Consular Agency in St. Jean Puerto Rico  | Unsold |
 | Lot #3160 PUERTO RICO 1876 (3 Mar) FL from Mayaguez to Genova, franked with combination of 40c Siege and 80c Ceres, paying 1.20fr, canceled by Anchor, with Octagonal "Mayaguez Postes Francaises" (3.3.1876, earliest recorded date of this Consular office), maritime "Mayaguez/Paq.Fr.D. No.2" alongside, framed "P.P.", Paris transit and Genova (30 Mar 76) arrival markings, minor toning and usual filing folds, fine and rare usage from French Consular Agency in Mayaguez | Unsold |
