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Germany (Hannover) late 1860s outer letter sheet registered to Bremervorde franked by three watermarked 1Ggr, a single and horizontal pair) tied by blue BREMEN 29/12 cds, RECOMMANDIRT handstamp at top in same ink, also showing manuscript “Charge” , framed arrival backstamp of the next day.Germany (Hannover) late 1860s outer letter sheet registered to Bremervorde franked by three watermarked 1Ggr, a single and horizontal pair) tied by blue BREMEN 29/12 cds, RECOMMANDIRT handstamp at top in same ink, also showing manuscript “Charge” , framed arrival backstamp of the next day.

Germany

Covers and stamps / German States / Registered mail

(Hannover) late 1860s outer letter sheet registered to Bremervorde franked by three watermarked 1Ggr, a single and horizontal pair) tied by blue BREMEN 29/12 cds, RECOMMANDIRT handstamp at top in same ink, also showing manuscript “Charge” , framed arrival backstamp of the next day.

£275

Italy (Incoming Mail) 1871 stampless entire written from Corfu to Venezia bearing unclear despatch cds, handstamped ‘6’ rate marking, on arrival 60c. Postage Due applied tied framed VENEZIA ARRIVO date stamp, repeated on reverse.Italy (Incoming Mail) 1871 stampless entire written from Corfu to Venezia bearing unclear despatch cds, handstamped ‘6’ rate marking, on arrival 60c. Postage Due applied tied framed VENEZIA ARRIVO date stamp, repeated on reverse.

Italy

Covers and stamps / Corfu / Italy / Postage dues

(Incoming Mail) 1871 stampless entire written from Corfu to Venezia bearing unclear despatch cds, handstamped ‘6’ rate marking, on arrival 60c. Postage Due applied tied framed VENEZIA ARRIVO date stamp, repeated on reverse.

£65

Turkey (Incoming Mail) 1907 (29 Aug) printed envelope to Constantinople franked Romania 25b. tied by Buzeu cds, Constanta-Alexandria ship transit cancel of same date, though cover would have departed on the Smyrna run, reverse with further despatch plus arrival cds of the Austrian Offices; light central vertical filing creaseTurkey (Incoming Mail) 1907 (29 Aug) printed envelope to Constantinople franked Romania 25b. tied by Buzeu cds, Constanta-Alexandria ship transit cancel of same date, though cover would have departed on the Smyrna run, reverse with further despatch plus arrival cds of the Austrian Offices; light central vertical filing crease

Turkey

Covers and stamps / Turkey / Austrian Levant / Romania / Maritime

(Incoming Mail) 1907 (29 Aug) printed envelope to Constantinople franked Romania 25b. tied by Buzeu cds, Constanta-Alexandria ship transit cancel of same date, though cover would have departed on the Smyrna run, reverse with further despatch plus arrival cds of the Austrian Offices; light central vertical filing crease

£85

Turkey (Internee Mail) 1943 (15.2.) stampless free envelope addressed to Occupied France via the Red Cross bearing red framed ‘SERVICES/ des belligerant internes’, Beyoglu Istanbul despatch, double-ring crescent moon and star circular handstamp, violet Marine Francaise/ Service A La Mer ‘anchor’ illustrated handstamp, German Ab civil censorship. Senders details on reverse as from French Sailor from Minesweeper. Fine condition.

Turkey

Covers and stamps / Turkey / Censored mail / Internee Mail

(Internee Mail) 1943 (15.2.) stampless free envelope addressed to Occupied France via the Red Cross bearing red framed ‘SERVICES/ des belligerant internes’, Beyoglu Istanbul despatch, double-ring crescent moon and star circular handstamp, violet Marine Francaise/ Service A La Mer ‘anchor’ illustrated handstamp, German Ab civil censorship. Senders details on reverse as from French Sailor from Minesweeper. Fine condition.

£75

Hawaii (Interrupted Mail) 1941 (Dec 19) registered, Return Receipt Requested, 3c legal size stationery envelope to Philippines uprated with 3c. Jefferson, 15c. Buchanan and 3c Torch tied by two four-ring targets, reverse with Mahukona Hawaii Registered cds, Honolulu transit that ties the pair of Christmas seals, undeliverable because of the War gainst the Japanese at the destination, brown censor tape at side tied RELEASED/ BY I.C.B. – 58 handstamp on reverse, new Honolulu cds of Apr 13 1942 with final Mahukona arrival of APR 18, the front showing two-line RETURNED TO SENDER/ SERVICE INTERRUPTED; vertical central crease affecting one label otherwise fine item.Hawaii (Interrupted Mail) 1941 (Dec 19) registered, Return Receipt Requested, 3c legal size stationery envelope to Philippines uprated with 3c. Jefferson, 15c. Buchanan and 3c Torch tied by two four-ring targets, reverse with Mahukona Hawaii Registered cds, Honolulu transit that ties the pair of Christmas seals, undeliverable because of the War gainst the Japanese at the destination, brown censor tape at side tied RELEASED/ BY I.C.B. – 58 handstamp on reverse, new Honolulu cds of Apr 13 1942 with final Mahukona arrival of APR 18, the front showing two-line RETURNED TO SENDER/ SERVICE INTERRUPTED; vertical central crease affecting one label otherwise fine item.

Hawaii

Covers and stamps / Hawaii / USA / Advice of Receipt / Censored mail / Disrupted Mail / Interrupted Mail

(Interrupted Mail) 1941 (Dec 19) registered, Return Receipt Requested, 3c legal size stationery envelope to Philippines uprated with 3c. Jefferson, 15c. Buchanan and 3c Torch tied by two four-ring targets, reverse with Mahukona Hawaii Registered cds, Honolulu transit that ties the pair of Christmas seals, undeliverable because of the War gainst the Japanese at the destination, brown censor tape at side tied RELEASED/ BY I.C.B. – 58 handstamp on reverse, new Honolulu cds of Apr 13 1942 with final Mahukona arrival of APR 18, the front showing two-line RETURNED TO SENDER/ SERVICE INTERRUPTED; vertical central crease affecting one label otherwise fine item.

£345

Venezuela (Interrupted Mail) 1941 unclearly dated commercial cover to Berlin, the three stamps tied single violet despatch, transiting through New York (6-18), intercepted at Bermuda with two separate OPENED/ BY EXAMINER tape, numbers 3425 and 6005 in different spacing types, handstamped ‘RELEASED’ below wavy-lines, German language label at left, partly translating as ‘Withheld Mail cleared by Censor’. Four condemned covers are recorded by Peter Flynn with two PC90 labels of different numbers and that it is not certain if applied by different examiners in Bermuda or in transit in London after the war. Faint arrival backstamp.Venezuela (Interrupted Mail) 1941 unclearly dated commercial cover to Berlin, the three stamps tied single violet despatch, transiting through New York (6-18), intercepted at Bermuda with two separate OPENED/ BY EXAMINER tape, numbers 3425 and 6005 in different spacing types, handstamped ‘RELEASED’ below wavy-lines, German language label at left, partly translating as ‘Withheld Mail cleared by Censor’. Four condemned covers are recorded by Peter Flynn with two PC90 labels of different numbers and that it is not certain if applied by different examiners in Bermuda or in transit in London after the war. Faint arrival backstamp.

Venezuela

Covers and stamps / Venezuela / Censored mail / Disrupted Mail

(Interrupted Mail) 1941 unclearly dated commercial cover to Berlin, the three stamps tied single violet despatch, transiting through New York (6-18), intercepted at Bermuda with two separate OPENED/ BY EXAMINER tape, numbers 3425 and 6005 in different spacing types, handstamped ‘RELEASED’ below wavy-lines, German language label at left, partly translating as ‘Withheld Mail cleared by Censor’. Four condemned covers are recorded by Peter Flynn with two PC90 labels of different numbers and that it is not certain if applied by different examiners in Bermuda or in transit in London after the war. Faint arrival backstamp.

£135

Greece (Ionian Steam Navigation Company) 1900s envelope bearing good strike in blue Destouni Yannoulatos Edremit with image of company flag at centre; with contents, without backflap, a good quality strike.

Greece

Covers and stamps / Greece / Flags / Maritime

(Ionian Steam Navigation Company) 1900s envelope bearing good strike in blue Destouni Yannoulatos Edremit with image of company flag at centre; with contents, without backflap, a good quality strike.

£175

Greece (Ionian Steam Navigation Company) 1900s envelope bearing good strike on reverse in dark blue Destouni Yannoulatos Edremit with image of company flag at centre; with conents, a good quality strike.Greece (Ionian Steam Navigation Company) 1900s envelope bearing good strike on reverse in dark blue Destouni Yannoulatos Edremit with image of company flag at centre; with conents, a good quality strike.

Greece

Covers and stamps / Greece / Maritime

(Ionian Steam Navigation Company) 1900s envelope bearing good strike on reverse in dark blue Destouni Yannoulatos Edremit with image of company flag at centre; with conents, a good quality strike.

£175

Great Britain (Ireland) 1880 (AP 16) envelope to Rome franked three 1880-81 1d. venetian red tied by Dublin numeral duplex, underfranked with handstamp ‘T’ and 40c. postage due applied on arrival, tied Roma cds.

Great Britain

Covers and stamps / Great Britain / Ireland / Italy incoming mail / Postage dues

(Ireland) 1880 (AP 16) envelope to Rome franked three 1880-81 1d. venetian red tied by Dublin numeral duplex, underfranked with handstamp ‘T’ and 40c. postage due applied on arrival, tied Roma cds.

£85

ALBANIA (Italian Occupation) 1941 censored cover to Halle, Germany franked 15q. and 30q. tied Tirana Posta Auropa date stamp, censor tape at left with handstamp front and back, German civil Censor roller cancel at base.

ALBANIA

Covers and stamps / Albania / Italian Occupations / Censored mail

(Italian Occupation) 1941 censored cover to Halle, Germany franked 15q. and 30q. tied Tirana Posta Auropa date stamp, censor tape at left with handstamp front and back, German civil Censor roller cancel at base.

£65

Egypt (ITalian Post Office) 1870 (3 Mar) registered cover to Livorno franked two Italy 1866 40c. (Sassone T20) cancelled by fine 234 numeral lozenges with very fine strike of the rare keyhole Alessandria DEgitto Poste Itale/ Consegne date stamp, reverse with Brindisi transit and arrival cds; a few insignificant flaws to envelope, stamps and cancel very fine and rare.Egypt (ITalian Post Office) 1870 (3 Mar) registered cover to Livorno franked two Italy 1866 40c. (Sassone T20) cancelled by fine 234 numeral lozenges with very fine strike of the rare keyhole Alessandria DEgitto Poste Itale/ Consegne date stamp, reverse with Brindisi transit and arrival cds; a few insignificant flaws to envelope, stamps and cancel very fine and rare.

Egypt

Covers and stamps / Egypt / Italian PO Egypt

(ITalian Post Office) 1870 (3 Mar) registered cover to Livorno franked two Italy 1866 40c. (Sassone T20) cancelled by fine '234' numeral lozenges with very fine strike of the rare 'keyhole' Alessandria D'Egitto Poste Itale/ Consegne date stamp, reverse with Brindisi transit and arrival cds; a few insignificant flaws to envelope, stamps and cancel very fine and rare.

£2975

Egypt (Italian Post Office) 1872 printed entire ‘Collegio Italiano D’Alessandria’ to Genova franked by Italy 15c. tied by numeral lozenge, a little unclear but to right a very fine Alessandria D’Egitto Poste Itaiane, unclear College handstamp bottom left; fine and rare printed matter rate

Egypt

Covers and stamps / Egypt / Italian PO Egypt / Printed Mattar

(Italian Post Office) 1872 printed entire ‘Collegio Italiano D’Alessandria’ to Genova franked by Italy 15c. tied by numeral lozenge, a little unclear but to right a very fine Alessandria D’Egitto Poste Itaiane, unclear College handstamp bottom left; fine and rare printed matter rate

£385

Egypt (Italian Post Office) 1880 printed entire to Torino franked by Italian Estero overprinted 5c. tied by Alessandria D’Egitto Poste Italiane, arrival backstamp; heavy vertical crease.

Egypt

Covers and stamps / Egypt / Italian PO Egypt / Printed Mattar

(Italian Post Office) 1880 printed entire to Torino franked by Italian Estero overprinted 5c. tied by Alessandria D’Egitto Poste Italiane, arrival backstamp; heavy vertical crease.

£195

Egypt (Italian Post Offices) 1883 (19/ 5) 10c. Italian postal stationery car to Genova cancelled by fine Alessandria D’Egitio (Poste Italiano) cds, full message on reverse, fine and scarce.

Egypt

Covers and stamps / Egypt / Italian PO Egypt / Postal Stationery

(Italian Post Offices) 1883 (19/ 5) 10c. Italian postal stationery car to Genova cancelled by fine Alessandria D’Egitio (Poste Italiano) cds, full message on reverse, fine and scarce.

£245

Albania (Italian Post Offices) 1919 (2.9.) Company Envelope registered to New York franked Italy 1906 5c. (3) and 10c. (4) tied Posta Militare 50 cds in use at Durazzo, registration handstamp with manuscript number at left, reverse with Brindisi and Torino transits, arrival cancels; some faults to periphery of envelope, a scarce usage. Albania (Italian Post Offices) 1919 (2.9.) Company Envelope registered to New York franked Italy 1906 5c. (3) and 10c. (4) tied Posta Militare 50 cds in use at Durazzo, registration handstamp with manuscript number at left, reverse with Brindisi and Torino transits, arrival cancels; some faults to periphery of envelope, a scarce usage.

Albania

Covers and stamps / Albania / Italy / Military

(Italian Post Offices) 1919 (2.9.) Company Envelope registered to New York franked Italy 1906 5c. (3) and 10c. (4) tied Posta Militare 50 cds in use at Durazzo, registration handstamp with manuscript number at left, reverse with Brindisi and Torino transits, arrival cancels; some faults to periphery of envelope, a scarce usage.

£175

Albania (Italian Post Offices) 1919 censored mourning envelope to Alexandrie, Egypt franked Italian 5c. (3), 10c. (2) and 20c. tied by fine POSTE ITALIANE/ HIMARA (ALBANIA) cds, censor tape at left tied on reverse three-line Verificato/ Per Censura/ Valona handstamp, Brindisi transit and arrival cds; some toning around some stamps and slight faults to periphery of envelope. A fine example of a very scarce cancel.

Albania

Covers and stamps / Albania / Italian Levant / Censored mail

(Italian Post Offices) 1919 censored mourning envelope to Alexandrie, Egypt franked Italian 5c. (3), 10c. (2) and 20c. tied by fine POSTE ITALIANE/ HIMARA (ALBANIA) cds, censor tape at left tied on reverse three-line Verificato/ Per Censura/ Valona handstamp, Brindisi transit and arrival cds; some toning around some stamps and slight faults to periphery of envelope. A fine example of a very scarce cancel.

£445

China (Italian Post Offices) 1919 Privilege Military card ‘R.R.Truppe Italiane In/ Estremo Oriente’ used to Venice with three-line cachet that has been overstruck with red framed censor cachet, part arrival cds above this. Fine and scarce card used whilst at Vladivostok. China (Italian Post Offices) 1919 Privilege Military card ‘R.R.Truppe Italiane In/ Estremo Oriente’ used to Venice with three-line cachet that has been overstruck with red framed censor cachet, part arrival cds above this. Fine and scarce card used whilst at Vladivostok.

China

Covers and stamps / Italy / Military

(Italian Post Offices) 1919 Privilege Military card ‘R.R.Truppe Italiane In/ Estremo Oriente’ used to Venice with three-line cachet that has been overstruck with red framed censor cachet, part arrival cds above this. Fine and scarce card used whilst at Vladivostok.

£595

Greece (Italy Maritime) 1900 (10 Jen) Corfu picture postcard to Egypt bearing single franking Small Hermes Head imperf 10L. tied blue Scilla Piroscafo Postale Italiano, repeated at left, arrival cds bottom left, some slight stains. Greece (Italy Maritime) 1900 (10 Jen) Corfu picture postcard to Egypt bearing single franking Small Hermes Head imperf 10L. tied blue Scilla Piroscafo Postale Italiano, repeated at left, arrival cds bottom left, some slight stains.

Greece

Covers and stamps / Corfu / Greece / Italy / Maritime

(Italy Maritime) 1900 (10 Jen) Corfu picture postcard to Egypt bearing single franking Small Hermes Head imperf 10L. tied blue Scilla Piroscafo Postale Italiano, repeated at left, arrival cds bottom left, some slight stains.

£85

Mexico (Jamaica transit mail) 1829 (6th June) entire to Belfast, Ireland endorsed to travel “pr Prince Elizabeth Packet”, bearing on front two-line red ‘FRANCO HAS/ TA E PUERTO’ handstamp, rated “3/6” made up of 2s1d UK inward Packet Letter charge plus 1s5d inland postage through to Ireland, reverse with fine green MEXICO fleuron applied in transit at Falmouth, red arrival backstamp, very fine, Ex Hugh Wood.Mexico (Jamaica transit mail) 1829 (6th June) entire to Belfast, Ireland endorsed to travel “pr Prince Elizabeth Packet”, bearing on front two-line red ‘FRANCO HAS/ TA E PUERTO’ handstamp, rated “3/6” made up of 2s1d UK inward Packet Letter charge plus 1s5d inland postage through to Ireland, reverse with fine green MEXICO fleuron applied in transit at Falmouth, red arrival backstamp, very fine, Ex Hugh Wood.

Mexico

Covers and stamps / Great Britain Incoming / Ireland incoming mail / Jamaica / Mexico / Maritime

(Jamaica transit mail) 1829 (6th June) entire to Belfast, Ireland endorsed to travel “pr Prince Elizabeth Packet”, bearing on front two-line red ‘FRANCO HAS/ TA E PUERTO’ handstamp, rated “3/6” made up of 2s1d UK inward Packet Letter charge plus 1s5d inland postage through to Ireland, reverse with fine green MEXICO fleuron applied in transit at Falmouth, red arrival backstamp, very fine, Ex Hugh Wood.

£975

Korea (Japanese Occupation) 1928 (30.10.) part thick parcel front to England franked 1914-25 3s., 5s. and two 30s tied by fine Keijo Chosen cds, handstamped registration label top left, Changchun I.J.P.O. cds of following day; vertical crease clear of stamps, scarce usage of higher values.

Korea

Covers and stamps / Japan / Korea

(Japanese Occupation) 1928 (30.10.) part thick parcel front to England franked 1914-25 3s., 5s. and two 30s tied by fine Keijo Chosen cds, handstamped registration label top left, Changchun I.J.P.O. cds of following day; vertical crease clear of stamps, scarce usage of higher values.

£125