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 #3142 JAPAN Incoming Mail 1874 (13 Nov) FL from Lyon to Yokohama, paying 1.30fr with 4x25c and 30c Ceres, canceled and tied by "6316" large numerals, marked "11" in blue crayon, indicating that the letter should have paid 2.60fr for double rate, hence framed "Affranchisement Insuffisant" handstamp and charged "17" (calculated at 3fr penalty rate, less 1.30fr for 1.70fr or 17 decimes), with forwarding agent's "Martorelli & Co. Lyon", Marseille a Paris, red "Paris a Modane" transits, Yokohama 3 Jan 75 arrival pmks on back, fine letter to Japan  | Price Realized $290.00 |
