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 #3192 VENEZUELA Incoming Mail 1872 (15 Apr) FL from Paris to Caracas, franked with 5c, Empire, 80c Laure and 15c Ceres, tied by "1" Paris Star pmks, with London transit, endorsed "Via Southampton", red "PP" to nearest port and marked "2" for inland postage, fine mixed franking three color combination to Venezuela, signed Peter Holcombe  | Unsold |
 | Lot #3193 VENEZUELA Incoming Mail 1874 (9 Dec) FL written in Paris, posted from le Havre to Caracas, paying 3fr triple rate with 6x40c Siege and 2x30c Ceres, tied by "1769" large numerals, endorsed "Via Havre par Knight Templar", red "PP" to nearest port, with ms markings, forwarding agent's "Ch. Toussaint & Fils" datestamp and transit pmks on back, fine letter to Venezuela | Unsold |
 | Lot #3194 VENEZUELA Incoming Mail 1875 (6 July) FL incoming from Paris to Carupano, paying 3fr triple letter rate with vertical pair of 30c and strip of 3x80c Ceres, tied by "PGSO" in diamond of dots, with corresponding "Paris Gare du Sud-Ouest" departure cds below, endorsed "Voie St. Nazaire", with "Ligne A Paq Fr No.1" maritime pmk on back, red "P.P." to nearest port and charged "4c" in manuscript, filing folds through the 30c adhesives, otherwise a fine and scarce letter sent from a Railway Station to Venezuela, with 2007 Roumet certificate | Unsold |
