Sale 1280 — The Magnolia Collection: Japanese Foreign Mail and Post Offices
Sale Date — Wednesday, 29 March, 2023
Category — French Post Office in Yokohama
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FRANCE, 1870, 4c Gray (40; Yvert 41B). Block of four, large margins all around, bright shade, clear strikes of Yokohama "5118" dotted diamond cancel including one full strike, horizontal crease in top pair, tiny thin specks in both stamps at top, Extremely Fine appearance, a rare example of the Bordeaux Issue used in Japan, extremely rare as a block of the 4-centimes, blue Roumet backstamp, Yvert €5,600 as singles
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1871, 15c Bister, 40c Orange (56, 59; Yvert 55, 38). 15c block of eight, 40c block of four, both cancelled by Yokohama "5118" dotted diamond cancel with at least one clear full strike on each block, a couple of tiny imperfections, still Fine-Very Fine, rare multiples of French Siege Issues used in Japan, Yvert €1,200 as singles
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E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1863-73, 4c-5fr Napoleon III, 15c-80c Ceres (31/61; Yvert 29/55). Six off-cover items, all used from Yokohama, Japan, includes 4c Gray (31; Yvert 27) strip of three tied on piece with "5118" dotted diamond cancel and Yokohama circular datestamp (Apr. 14, 1868), vertical pair of 30c Brown (34; Yvert 30) tied on piece with "5118" dotted diamond cancel and Yokohama circular datestamp (Dec. 18, 1868), two 5fr Gray Lilac (37; Yvert 33), one with "5118" dotted diamond cancel and other with "Yokohama Japon 8 Oct. 70" double-circle datestamp, 80c Rose, Bordeaux Issue (48; Yvert 49) used with 20c Blue (33; Yvert 29) on large portion of folded cover, tied by anchor in dotted diamond cancels with "Yokohama Paq. Fr. S No. 1 28 Oct. 71" octagonal datestamp, and 15c Bister, Large Numerals (61; Yvert 55) pair tied on piece by Yokohama circular datestamp (Jan. 25, 1880), a couple trivial flaws, otherwise Very Fine, desirable group including the 5fr Napoleon III and 80c Bordeaux stamps, which are very scarce used from Japan
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E. 750-1,000
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First Mail from French Post Office in Yokohama -- "Yokohama Paq. Fr. Dupleix 12 Sept. 65". Messageries Imperiales octagonal datestamp on blue folded letter datelined "Yokohama 11 Sept 1865" from Gutschow & Co. to A. M. Pollak in Vienna, Austria, sender's directive "Via Marseille", manuscript "48" kreuzers due rate and red crayon stroke, faint French receiving backstamp (Marseilles? Nov. 3?), red Vienna receiving backstamp (Nov. 6), scattered toned specksVERY FINE. AN IMPORTANT EARLY FRENCH MAIL COVER FROM JAPAN, CARRIED SEPTEMBER 12, 1865, ON THE FIRST TRIP OF THE DUPLEIX FROM YOKOHAMA TO SHANGHAI AFTER THE FRENCH POST OFFICE IN YOKOHAMA WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED. MATSUMOTO REPORTED ONE COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 1865, WITH THE REGULAR YOKOHAMA DATESTAMP, AND WAS APPARENTLY UNAWARE OF THIS COVER WITH THE MARITIME DATESTAMP.
According to the Matsumoto book (pp. 22-23) the Messageries Imperiales packet Dupleix arrived in Yokohama on September 7, 1865, with all of the supplies needed by the newly opened French post office. Matsumoto considers this date to be the opening day of the French Yokohama post office. The first mail from Yokohama was carried on the return trip of the Dupleix from Yokohama to Shanghai, departing September 12, 1865. The Matsumoto book illustrates one cover carried on this trip, which has a red September 11 "Yokohama Bau Francais" datestamp and "5118" dotted diamond cancels on French stamps paying postage to France (Fig. 4-3). The book describes that cover as the "unique example ever known by the first dispatch," which means Matsumoto was still unaware of the cover offered here at the time of publication in 2012. Matsumoto shows another cover from the Pollak corespondence dated October 17, 1865 (p. 25).
The cover offered here is important not only as a first trip from the French Yokohama post office, it is the only recorded cover with the "Yokohama Paq. Fr. Dupleix" datestamp used September 12, 1865. Any example of this marking is very scarce, but this cover is arguably the most outstanding.
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E. 2,000-3,000
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Second Mail from French Post Office in Yokohama -- "Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Oct. 65". Double-circle datestamp clearly struck on blue folded letter datelined "Yokohama le 17 Octobre 1865" from Gutschow & Co. to Guerin & Fils in Lyon, France, manuscript "9" decimes due rate (written again in different hand), Marseilles and Lyon backstamps (Dec. 5), Extremely Fine, carried on the Messageries Imperiales Dupleix, departing Yokohama October 17, 1865 -- this was the second mail dispatched from the newly opened French post office in Yokohama, this extremely rare example of mail from this trip is correctly rated for the 90-centimes unpaid rate to France
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Used with 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21) and 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22), tied by three clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, perfect bold strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Oct. 65" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Lyon, France, sender's directive "Via Marseille", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles and Lyon backstamps (Dec. 5-6), sender's oval handstamp (Costensoux & Ledermann Co.), 40c slight oxidation, still Very Fine, an outstanding three-color franking for the short-lived 70-centimes rate to France, carried on the Messageries Imperiales Dupleix, departing Yokohama October 17, 1865--this was the second mail dispatched from the newly opened French post office in Yokohama
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Used with 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21) and 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22), tied by three clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, two perfect bold strikes of "Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Oct. 65" double-circle datestamp on blue front panel only to Lyon, France, sender's directive "Via Marseilles", red "PD" framed handstamp, 40c slight oxidation, still Very Fine, an outstanding three-color franking for the short-lived 70-centimes rate to France, carried on the Messageries Imperiales Dupleix, departing Yokohama October 17, 1865--this was the second mail dispatched from the newly opened French post office in Yokohama--illustrated in Matsumoto (p. 23), Calves and Roumet handstamps
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Three, used with two 1862, 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22), tied mostly clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clearly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 20 Dec. 65" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover with "De Coningh & Co. Kanagawa Japan" sender's oval handstamp, to Carlowitz & Co. in Canton, China, red "PD" framed handstamp overstruck by red "P.P." framed handstamp (second strike ties 40c stamps), sender's directive "Via Hong Kong" with Hong Kong backstamp (Dec. 29, 1865), carried from Hong Kong to Canton without indication of additional postage charges, the 1fr60c postage corresponds to the rate on mail to foreign countries prior to January 1, 1866, vertical file fold through one 40c stamp, otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare early use from Japan to China and unusual with Kanagawa and Canton origin and destination cities
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22). Horizontal strip of four tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais 1 Fevr. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter from Gutschow & Co. to Revol & Dassier, Lyon, France, red "Paq. An. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 2 25 Mars 66" double-circle datestamp and matching "PD" framed handstamp, Lyon receiving backstamp (Mar. 26), Extremely Fine, a superb quality example of the 80-centimes rate from Yokohama to France during the pre-Fire period
E. 500-750
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Yokohama Bau Francais 28 Fevr. 66. Double-circle datestamp boldly struck on cover with "CONSULAT GENERAL DE FRANCE. AU JAPON" imprint, addressed to Mons. Breibaux in Shanghai, China, manuscript "70c" crossed out (obsolete rate) and re-rated "12" decimes due for double 60c China Sea rate, Shanghai receiving backstamp (Mar. 5), part of backflap torn away, small nick at bottom right corner, otherwise Fine, very rare consulate imprint and especially desirable used from Yokohama to Shanghai at the China Sea rate (effective Jan. 1, 1866)
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Single and pair tied by three strikes of "Yokohama Bau Francais 31 Mars. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to Madame Schoene, Corcelles, Neuchatel, Switzerland, red "Paq. An. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 2 25 Mai 66" double-circle datestamp and matching "PD" framed handstamp, Swiss receiving backstamps (May 26), edge faults including small piece missing from left, otherwise Fine, correctly prepaid 120c rate to Europe, a rare use from Japan to Switzerland and especially desirable in the pre-Fire period
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Two, used with two 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Avrl. 66" double-circle datestamp on cover to Milan, Italy, sender's ship-name directive "p Dupleix", prepaid for double 120c rate but red crayon "3" indicates triple rate required, faint red "AFFRANCHISSEMENT/INSUFFISANT" framed handstamp, manuscript "30" due marking, Milan receiving backstamp (Jun. 6), minor edgewear, Very Fine, an extremely unusual pre-Fire cover from Japan to Italy
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Two, tied together by clear strike of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 11 Mai 66" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to from Francis Hall to Edward Hall, Ellington, Connecticut, United States, sender's directive "Marseilles", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles backstamp (Jul. 7), red "N. York Am. Pkt. Jul. 23" circular datestamp and matching "9" credit handstamp, neat receipt docketing, Very Fine, very rare cover from French post office in Yokohama to the United States, with 1977 B.P.A. certificate
E. 1,000-1,500
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Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Juil 66. Partly clear double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter datelined Yokohama July 11, 1866, with "Carst, Lels & Co. Kanagawa (Japan)" double-oval sender's handstamp, addressed to DeHeeren Boissevain & Co., Amsterdam, Holland, sender's directive "Per Messrie. Imperle.", Marseilles (Sep. 3) and Amsterdam (Sep. 5) backstamps, manuscript "110" Dutch cents due marking, Very Fine, rare pre-Fire use to Holland, sent unpaid despite compulsory prepayment requirement
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21). Used with 1862, 5c Yellow Green (23; Yvert 20), tied by two strikes of "5118" diamond dots cancel, clearly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Juil. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded printed market report with intact wrapper with printed address to Benedetto Testa de Pietro, Milan, Italy, wrapper band with Gutschow & Co. imprint, report datelined Yokohama, July 10, 1866, red "Col. F. V. Suez Paq. F. Alphee 24 Juil. 56" octagonal datestamp with yeardate error, red "P.P." framed handstamp, "PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI" framed handstamp, manuscript "17" due marking, two disinfection slits, Milan receiving backstamp (Sep. 4) and blurry Messina backstamp, wrapper band opened at sides, 10c stamp has crease and tear, slight toning at rightFINE. AN EXTRAORDINARY PRINTED MATTER USE FROM THE FRENCH POST OFFICE IN YOKOHAMA TO ITALY WITH AN INTACT WRAPPER, FRENCH FRANKING AND DISINFECTION SLITS.
The rate for printed matter to European countries was 15 centimes, which is correctly prepaid on this circular with its intact wrapper band. On arrival in Messina, Italy, the two slits (one through Yokohama datestamp and the other through "Mailand") were made to disinfect against cholera. The elements present on this cover are extraordinary and perhaps unique in combination.
E. 2,000-3,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22). Two vertical pairs tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, blurry strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais" double-circle datestamp (May 30, 1866) on blue folded cover with Gutschow & Co. blue oval handstamp to Guerin Fils, Lyon, France, red "Paq. An. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 2 26 Juil. 66" double-circle datestamp and matching "PD" framed handstamp, Lyon receiving backstamp (Jul. 27), Very Fine, scarce cover from Yokohama to France during the pre-Fire period
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Pair and single, tied by three clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clearly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Juil. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter from Alpiger & Biava to Fred. Huth & Co., London, England, partly clear strike of red "Col. F. V. Suez Paq. F. Alphee 24 Juil. 56" octaganal datestamp with yeardate error, matching PD" framed handstamp, Calais backstamp (Sep. 4), red London Paid datestamp (Sep. 5), vertical file fold at left through two stamps, otherwise Fine, scarce use from Yokohama to England during pre-Fire period, Alpiger & Biava were silk exporters and Alpiger was convicted of cheating silkworm farmers in October 1865
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Vertical pair tied by light strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, partly readable strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais 27 Juil. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter with Gutschow & Co. blue oval handstamp to Revol & Dasfier, Lyon, France, red "Paq. An. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 2 27 Sept. 66" double-circle datestamp and matching "PD" framed handstamp, Lyon receiving backstamp (Sep. 28), stamps slightly oxidized, still Very Fine, scarce cover from Yokohama to France during the pre-Fire period
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Used with 1862, 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22), tied by "5118" dotted diamond cancels, clearly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Aout 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover from Thorel Ziegler & Co. to Hesse & Co., Hong Kong, China, sender's directive "per 'Dupleix'", red "PD" framed handstamp, Hong Kong receiving backstamp (Aug. 22), vertical file fold through 40c, few bleached spots in cover, Fine, rare example of the China Sea special rate of 60 centimes for mail between French and British Post Offices in Asia, ex Matsumoto
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, partly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Aout 66" double-circle datestamp on cover to C. Hildebrand, Cassel, Germany, sender's directive "pr. Overland Mail via Marseille", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Oct. 4) and Cassel (Oct. 6) backstamps, Very Fine, scarce cover from Yokohama to Germany during the pre-Fire period
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal strip of three tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Aout 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover from A. Begnotti to Benedetto Testa di Pietro, Milan, Italy, backstamped with rare "Yokohama Paq. Fr. Dupleix 13 Aout 66" octagonal datestamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, "PIROSCAFI/POSTALE/FRANCESI" framed handstamp, Messina (Oct. 2) and Milan (Oct. 7) backstamps, two disinfection slits which have resulted in tears extending to bottom of coverFINE. AN OUTSTANDING PRE-FIRE COVER FROM YOKOHAMA TO ITALY WITH DOUBLE-RATE FRANKING, DISINFECTION SLITS AND THE RARE MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES DUPLEIX DATESTAMP.
The strip of three 80c stamps correctly prepays the double 120-centimes rate from Yokohama to Italy. It was backstamped with the rare Messageries Imperiales Yokohama "Dupleix" datestamp. On arrival in Italy, two slits were made to disinfect the letter during the cholera epidemic.
Calves handstamp.
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E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), Vertical strip of three tied by multiple strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, partly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 11 Sept. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Benedetto Testa di Pietro, Milan, Italy, Gutschow & Co. blue oval handstamp, prepaid for 120-centimes rate but double rate required, bold oily red "AFFRANCHISSEMENT/INSUFFISANT" framed handstamp, backstamped with rare "Yokohama Paq. Fr. Dupleix 12 Sept. 66" octagonal datestamp, "20" due handstamp, backstamped Marseilles (Nov. 2), Lyon (Nov. 3) and Milan (Nov. 5), minor stains below horizontal file fold, stationery fold passes under stamp (not a file fold, thus it does not affect stamp)VERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES DUPLEIX DATESTAMP ON A COVER FROM YOKOHAMA TO ITALY DURING THE PRE-FIRE PERIOD.
This cover to Milan was carried on the Messageries Imperiales Dupleix, departing Yokohama September 12, 1866, and arriving Shanghai September 19. From there it was carried on the French mail route to Marseilles via Hong Kong, Suez and Alexandria.
With 2012 Roumet certificate
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Tied by lightly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 11 Sept. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter from Is. Dell'Oro to Desgrand Pere & Fils, Lyon, France, sender's red handstamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Nov. 2) and Lyon (Nov. 3) backstamps, Very Fine, an attractive pre-Fire cover from Yokohama to France
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Oct. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover from Begnotti to Benedetto Testa di Pietro, Milan, Italy, black "PD" framed handstamp, "PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI" framed handstamp, Messina (Dec. 2) and Milan (Dec. 7) backstamps, small stains along file fold, Very Fine, rare pre-Fire cover to Italy, Calves handstamp
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Tied by clearly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, well-struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Nov. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter from Is. Dell'Oro to Desgrand Pere & Fils, Lyon, France, sender's red handstamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Jan. 5, 1867) and Lyon (Jan. 6) backstamps, stamp slightly creased at lower left before use, Very Fine, this was the last mail on which the two "5118" devices were used before they were destroyed in the Great Fire of November 26, 1866, ex Ishikawa
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by clearly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Nov. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover from Gutschow & Co. to Benedetto Testa di Pietro, Milan, Italy, sender's oval handstamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, "Dupleix 18 Nov. 66" double-circle datestamp clearly struck on back, "PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI" framed handstamp, Messina (Jan. 3, 1867) and Milan (Jan. 7) backstamps, minor edgewear, 40c slightly oxidized, still Very Fine, rare as a last-trip use of the "5118" cancel before the two devices were destroyed in the Great Fire of November 26, 1866, as well as a cover with the Messageries Imperiales "Dupleix" datestamp, ex Roberts
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E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Tied by one of two strikes of "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Dec. 66" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover with Marietti Prato & Co. blue handstamp and addressed to Chartron & Monnier, Lyon, France, blue "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles backstamp (Feb. 4, 1867), slight oily bleed from Yokohama datestamp, Very Fine, one of a few known covers carried on the December 17, 1866, return trip of the Messageries Imperiales Alphee, which arrived in Yokohama on December 12, carrying a new supply of French stamps from Shanghai to replace those lost in the Great Fire of November 26, the novel use of the surviving Yokohama datestamp to cancel stamps and of blue ink for the "PD" marking also occurred at this time, the Matsumoto book reports three covers from this trip (p. 32), Calves handstamp
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Used with 1862, 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22), tied by two of three perfect bold strikes of "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Dec. 66" double-circle datestamp on cover front (with top flap) to Hong Kong, China, blue "PD" framed handstamp, part of Hong Kong Dec. 27 receiving backstamp on the one intact flap, 20c small margin nick, otherwise Very Fine, one of a few known covers carried on the December 17, 1866, return trip of the Messageries Imperiales Alphee, which arrived in Yokohama on December 12, carrying a new supply of French stamps from Shanghai to replace those lost in the Great Fire of November 26, the novel use of the surviving Yokohama datestamp to cancel stamps and of blue ink for the "PD" marking also occurred at this time, illustrated in Matsumoto book (p. 33) where he reports three covers from this trip, this is also a rare example of the 60-centimes China Sea special rate between French and British Post Offices in Asia, Calves handstamp
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E. 750-1,000
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Alphee 17 Dec. 66. Double-circle datestamp clearly struck on blue folded cover from Walsh Hall & Co. to Ducarre & Co., Lyon, France, sender's directive "Via Marseilles", manuscript "10 gram/1p" and "10" decimes due markings, red "PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Feb. 1, 1867) and Lyon (Feb. 2) backstamps, Very Fine, extremely rare example of mail from the December 17, 1866, return trip of the Messageries Imperiales Alphee after the Great Fire of November 26, 1866, and especially desirable with the "Alphee" datestamp
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Four, each tied by clearly struck blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 31 Dec. 66" double-circle datestamp with additional strike and matching blue PD" framed handstamp on blue folded cover with part of letter content from Daniel Bernard to Lyon, France, "M. Randon & Co. Yokohama (Japan)" blue handstamp, sender's directive "Via Marseilles", red "Paq. An. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 2" double-circle datestamp (Mar. 1?) struck over Yokohama datestamp, Lyon receiving backstamp (Mar. 2, 1867), a few toned perfsVERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING COVER SENT FROM THE FRENCH POST OFFICE IN YOKOHAMA SHORTLY AFTER THE GREAT FIRE, WITH STAMPS CANCELLED BY YOKOHAMA DATESTAMP STRUCK IN BLUE.
This cover was carried on the fourth packet departure after the Great Fire of November 26, 1866. It was carried on the Peninsular & Oriental Nepaul, departing Yokohama January 1, 1867. Table 5-1 in the Matsumoto book (p. 37) lists the mails dispatched after the Great Fire and their corresponding handstamps and colors. This is believed to be the only cover with the Yokohama datestamp used to cancel the stamps and struck in blue.
Signed Holcombe. Calves handstamp.
E. 2,000-3,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by two light strikes of blue Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, matching blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Janv. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Benedetto Testa di Pietro, Milan, Italy, Gutshow & Co. blue oval handstamp, partly clear "PIROSCAFI/POSTALI/FRANCESI" framed handstamp, Messina (Mar. 2) and Milan (Mar. 6) backstamps, minor splits along folds and slight wearVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE COVER WITH THE YOKOHAMA DATESTAMP AND ANCHOR CANCEL STRUCK IN BLUE.
After the two "5118" cancel devices were destroyed in the Great Fire on November 26, 1866, the Yokohama post office used its datestamp to cancel stamps on mail. When the Messageries Imperiales Alphee arrived on January 13, 1867, the postal agent evidently gave one of his Anchor devices to the Yokohama postmaster to use until replacement numeral cancels arrived. The first mail from Yokohama with stamps cancelled by the Anchor (struck in blue) left January 16 on the Alphee. The new "5118" devices arrived April 13, 1867, but the post office continued to use the Anchor device for a period of time (see Matsumoto pp. 34-35).
Ex Matsumoto, but he used a different cover from the same trip as an illustration (p. 34).
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Pale Orange on Yellowish (27; Yvert 23). Six singles tied or cancelled by obliquely struck Anchor in dotted diamond cancel in black, faintly struck blue "Yokohama Bau Francais" double-circle datestamp (mid-February 1867 date based on transit) on cover with "W. K. & Co." flap seal to William Hudson, Brighton, England, sender's directive "Via Marseilles", red London Paid datestamp (Apr. 5), Paris (Apr. 4) and Brighton (Apr. 5) backstamps, cover creased and wrinkled, stamps slightly oxidized, stamps along top have creases and tears, still Fine and attractive, the Messageries Imperiales Alphee departed Yokohama on Feb. 15, 1867, and probably carried this cover, according to Matsumoto this mail was the first to be cancelled with the Anchor device in black (earlier dates are known only in blue), the Anchor device was given to the French post office to use after the "5118" devices were destroyed in the Great Fire (they were replaced with two new "5118" devices, which arrived on Apr. 13, 1867)
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by bold strike of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, partly clear blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 14 Fevr. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Marcus Boelger, Basel, Switzerland, sender's directive "pr Mess. Imperiales", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Apr. 3) and Basel (Apr. 4) backstamps, Very Fine, an extremely rare cover to Switzerland with the Yokohama datestamp in blue and Anchor cancel in black, very few covers are known from this early post-Fire period
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal pair tied by two clear strikes of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 14 Fevr. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue double-rate folded cover with "Textor & Co. Kanagawa" oval handstamp, to Scheibler & Coenen, Lyon, France, red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles and Lyon (Apr. 3) backstamps, Very Fine, an extremely rare cover with the Yokohama datestamp in blue and Anchor cancel in black, very few covers are known from this early post-Fire period
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Two, tied by bold strike of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 14 Fevr. 67" double-circle datestamp on top half of blue folded cover to Scheibler & Coenen, Lyon, France, sender's directive "per Mess. Imperiales", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles and Lyon (Apr. 3) backstamps, although the bottom half is missing, what remains is Very Fine and has all of the key elements, extremely rare with the Yokohama datestamp in blue and Anchor cancel in black, very few covers are known from this early post-Fire period
E. 200-300
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Yokohama Paq. Fr. S No. 1 15 Fevr. 67. Clear strike of Ligne S octagonal datestamp on blue folded letter to Laroque/Ganges, France, sent unpaid with manuscript "10" decimes due marking, Marseilles (Apr. 3), Tarascon (Apr. 3) and Ganges (Apr. 4) backstamps, tape stain on back, Very Fine, reported to be the earliest use of the Ligne S Yokohama datestamp (two others known with this date), this was carried by the Alphee on the second voyage of the newly formed Ligne S and on the maiden voyage of the Imperatrice (the second sailing of the newly formed Ligne N), an important cover from the early post-Fire period, ex Ruggiero
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 22), each tied by clearly struck Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, full clear strike of "Yokohama Paq. Fr. S No. 1 15 Fevr. 67" Ligne S octagonal datestamp on European-size cover to Paul Flury-Herard, consul general to Japan, Paris, France, blue "Legation de France au Japon" handstamped seal on backflaps (partly torn away from opening), 120-centimes prepayment was more than 80-centimes required for single rate, but this must have been over the single-rate weight limit, red "AFFRANCHISSEMENT/INSUFFISANT" framed handstamp, manuscript "8" decimes due, Marseilles (Apr. 3) and Paris (Apr. 4) backstamps, horizontal fold clear of stamps, long tear from right edge to center of cover is crudely sealed (could be invisibly sealed by paper restorer)FINE AND ATTRACTIVE COVER. AN EXTREMELY RARE USE OF THE NEW YOKOHAMA LIGNE S DATESTAMP ON THE SECOND TRIP OF THE NEWLY FORMED PACKET SERVICE.
This cover is reported to be the earliest use of the Ligne S Yokohama datestamp (two others known with this date). It was carried by the Alphee on the second voyage of the newly formed Ligne S and on the maiden voyage of the Imperatrice (the second sailing of the newly formed Ligne N).
Ex Matsumoto
E. 2,000-3,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal strip of six, tied by multiple strikes of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, "Yokohama Bau Francais 30 Mars 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter datelined Yokohama Mar. 28, 1867, from Louis Borel to Thomas Borel, Geneva, Switzerland, sender's oval handstamp, manuscript "4" at upper left for quadruple rate--carried on the Peninsular & Oriental Singapore, departing Yokohama March 31, 1867--red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 25 Mai 67" double-circle datestamp, Geneva backstamp (May 26), vertical file folds through two stamps in strip, small stain at topVERY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING COVER WITH THE FRENCH QUADRUPLE-RATE FRANKING TIED BY THE ANCHOR CANCEL AND POSTMARKED AT YOKOHAMA DURING THE EARLY POST-FIRE PERIOD, BEFORE THE REPLACEMENT "5118" CANCELLATION DEVICES ARRIVED.
After the two "5118" cancel devices were destroyed in the Great Fire on November 26, 1866, the Yokohama post office used its datestamp to cancel stamps on mail. When the Messageries Imperiales Alphee arrived on January 13, 1867, the postal agent evidently gave one of his Anchor devices to the Yokohama postmaster to use until replacement numeral cancels arrived. The first mail from Yokohama with stamps cancelled by the Anchor (struck in blue) left January 16 on the Alphee. The new "5118" devices arrived April 13, 1867, but the post office continued to use the Anchor device for a period of time (see Matsumoto pp. 34-35).
E. 3,000-4,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21) and two 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), each tied by clearly struck Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, partly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Avril 67" double-circle datestamp on folded letter datelined Yokohama Apr. 14, 1867, from James C. Fraser to Desgrande Pere et Fils, Lyon, France, sender's red "Forwarded by James C. Fraser, Yokohama, Japan" oval handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Ligne S Phase, departing Yokohama Apr. 17, 1867--red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Jun. 7) and Lyon (Jun. 8) backstampsVERY FINE. A COLORFUL FRANKING AND ATTRACTIVE COVER SHOWING USE OF THE ANCHOR CANCEL EVEN AFTER THE REPLACEMENT "5118" DEVICES HAD ARRIVED DAYS EARLIER.
After the two "5118" cancel devices were destroyed in the Great Fire on November 26, 1866, the Yokohama post office used its datestamp to cancel stamps on mail. When the Messageries Imperiales Alphee arrived on January 13, 1867, the postal agent evidently gave one of his Anchor devices to the Yokohama postmaster to use until replacement numeral cancels arrived. The new "5118" devices arrived April 13, 1867, but the post office continued to use the Anchor device for a period of time (see Matsumoto pp. 34-35).
The three different denominations of this four-stamp franking add up to a non-existent 170-centimes rate to France. The single rate was 80c and the correct double rate was 160c. Therefore, the 10c stamp represents an overpayment.
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), tied by single perfect strike of "5118" newly replaced dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 29 Avril 67" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to Madame Schoene, Corcelles, Neuchatel, Switzerland, red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars 26 Juin 67" double-circle datestamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, French and Swiss backstamps (Jun. 26-27)VERY FINE. THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE "5118" DOTTED DIAMOND REPLACEMENT DEVICES, WHICH ARRIVED IN YOKOHAMA ON APRIL 13, 1867.
According to the Matsumoto book (pp. 34-35), the two new "5118" cancellation devices were carried to Yokohama on the Messageries Imperiales Phase, arriving April 13, 1867. Some or all of the mail carried on the return trip of the Phase on April 16 was cancelled with the Anchor device, not the "5118" cancel. The cover offered here is the earliest recorded use of the "5118" replacement devices. Its use on this beautiful 120c rate cover to Switzerland is especially desirable.
Ex Matsumoto
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Tied by clearly struck Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Juin 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover from Siber & Brenwald to Paris, France, sender's directive "Via Marseille", red "Etab. F. Inde Paq. F. 3 Mars 3 8 Auot 67" octagonal datestamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, no backstamps, Very Fine, scarce use of this French arrival datestamp on mail from Japan
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 20c Blue (26; Yvert 22). Used with 1862, 5c Yellow Green (23; Yvert 20), each tied by clearly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, partly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 13 Juil 67" double-circle datestamp on intact and unopened printed circular with wrapper band, printed return address "L. Kniffler & Co., Printed Circular" and printed address to Chinee Brothers, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, red "P.P." framed handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Phase, departing Yokohama July 14, 1867--Marseilles backstamp (Sep. 8), red crayon "2" due marking, stamps are affixed over edge of wrapper band onto circular, which confirms it was never opened, Very Fine, extremely rare printed matter use from Yokohama to the United States with early use of the replacement "5118" cancel
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Tied by clear strike of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 13 Juil. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover with part of letter to Louis Cresca & Co., Lyon, France, blue Randon & Co. handstamp, sender's directive "Par Marseille", red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Phase, departing Yokohama July 14, 1867--Marseilles (Sep. 8) and Lyon (Sep. 9) backstamps, stamp has slightly rounded corner, Very Fine, scarce use of the Anchor cancel from Yokohama
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Pair and single tied by three strikes of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, partly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 13 Juil. 67" double-circle datestamp on folded letter from James C. Fraser to Desgrand Pere et Fils., Lyon, France, red "Forwarded by James C. Fraser & Co. Yokohama, Japan" oval handstamp, sender's directive "p Phase", red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Phase, departing Yokohama July 14, 1867--Marseilles (Sep. 8) and Lyon (Sep. 9) backstamps, Very Fine, scarce use of the Anchor cancel on triple-rate cover from Yokohama to France
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal strip of three tied by three light strikes of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 13 Juil. 67" double-circle datestamp on cover with "W. K. & Co." flap seal to Paris France, sender's directive "per French Mail", red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Col. F. V. Suez Paq. F 3 Mars. 3 9 Sept 67" octagonal datestamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Phase, departing Yokohama July 14, 1867--Paris (Sep. 9) backstamp, right stamp in strip is defective at right, vertical fold in cover clear of stamps, otherwise Fine, scarce use of the Anchor cancel on triple-rate cover from Yokohama to France, illustrated in Matsumoto book (1997 edition, p. 35), Calves handstamp
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), each tied by boldly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 13 Juil. 67" double-circle datestamp on light blue folded letter with Gutschow & Co. blue oval handstamp to A. M. Pollack, Vienna, Austria, red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Phase, departing Yokohama July 14, 1867--Marseilles (Sep. 8) and Vienna (Sep. 12) backstamps, 40c slightly oxidized, still Very Fine, rare early use of the "5118" replacement cancel on cover from Yokohama to Austria
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal strip of three tied by light strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, "Yokohama Bau Francais 27 Juil. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to J. B. David, St. Etienne, France, bold Textor & Co. handstamp, red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Peninsular & Oriental Singapore, departing Yokohama July 28, 1867--red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 27 Sept. 67" double-circle datestamp, St. Etienne receiving backstamp (Sep. 28), Very Fine, attractive triple-rate cover from early post-Fire period
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Horizontal strip of four tied by two blurry strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, perfect bold strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais 21 Aout 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover (without side panels, but top and bottom back panels intact) to Mignot Freres, Annonay, France, red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Peninsular & Oriental Aden, departing Yokohama Sep. 1, 1867--red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 23 Oct. 67" double-circle datestamp, Annonay receiving backstamp (Oct. 24), Very Fine, scarce double-rate cover from this early post-Fire period, Matsumoto's list of "Postal Treatment after the Great Fire" (p. 37) ends with this mail dispatch
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal pair tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, slightly blurry "Yokohama Bau Francais 11 Sept. 67" double-circle datestamp on folded letter to Desgrand Pere et Fils, Lyon, France, red "Forwarded by James C. Fraser & Co. Yokohama, Japan" oval handstamp, sender's directive "p Phase", red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Phase, departing Yokohama Sep. 11, 1867--Marseilles and Lyon backstamps (Nov. 4), Very Fine, attractive double-rate cover from "normalized" post-Fire period
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), each tied by clearly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 11 Sept. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to De Haan & Co., Amsterdam, Holland, sender's directive "p Mess. Imperiales", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Nov. 4) and Amsterdam (Nov. 6), 80c minor pulled perf at top, Very Fine, scarce cover from Yokohama to Holland
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal strip of three tied by clear strikes of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, two strikes of "Ligne S Paq. Fr. No. 1 16 Oct. 67" double-circle datestamp on October 15 blue folded letter to Fred. Huth & Co., London, England, Gutschow & Co. blue oval handstamp, red "P.P." and "PD" framed handstamps, red London Paid datestamp (Dec. 5, 1867), vertical file fold through stamp at right, otherwise Very Fine, scarce double-rate cover from Yokohama with Ligne S datestamp
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23), each tied by lightly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 14 Nov. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover with Bernard Eccard & Raud blue handstamp to Bazzotti & Co., Milan, Italy, sender's directive "par Marseilles", red "PD" framed handstamp, Messina (Dec. 30) and Milan (Dec. 31) backstamps, some ink bleed from letter, vertical file fold through 80c stamp, otherwise Fine
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Vertical strip of three tied by three perfect strikes of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Paq. Fr. S. No. 1 17 Dec. 67" Ligne S octagonal datestamp and PD" framed handstamp on blue cover to Madame Schoene, Corcelles, Neuchatel, Switzerland, postmarked on board the Messageries Imperiales Ligne S Phase on trip from Yokohama to Shanghai, Marseilles (Feb. 3, 1868) and Swiss backstamps (Feb. 4 arrival), stamps have some toning, otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare Ligne S cover from Yokohama to Switzerland
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1863, 4c Gray (31; Yvert 27). Horizontal strip of three tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, well-struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Dec. 67" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to J. B. David, St. Etienne, France, red "PD" framed handstamp, no content (completely blank, the printed portion was removed)EXTREMELY FINE. AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE COVER FROM THE FRENCH POST OFFICE IN YOKOHAMA WITH A STRIP OF THE 1863 4-CENTIMES NAPOLEON III ISSUE PAYING THE 12-CENTIMES RATE FOR PRINTED MATTER.
Examples of the 12-centimes rate for printed matter from Japan to France are extremely rare, as are any printed matter covers from Japan. This cover with a strip of the 1863 4c Napoleon III is one of the most outstanding of its kind.
Signed E. Diena. Calves and Lamy handstamps.
E. 2,000-3,000
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal pair tied by two clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 16 Dec. 67" double-circle datestamp and red "PD" framed handstamp on blue folded cover to J. B. David, St. Etienne, France, Textor & Co. oval handstamp, Marseilles (Feb. 3) and St. Etienne (Feb. 4) backstamps, Very Fine, attractive double-rate use
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Used with 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21), each tied by lightly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 18 Janv. 68" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter with Grosser & Co. blue oval handstamp to Shanghai, China, sender's directive "pr Mess. Imp.", red "PD" framed handstamp, "Shang Hai Bau. Francais 24 Janv. 68" receiving backstamp, Very Fine, scarce inter-port cover, the rate between post offices in Yokohama and Shanghai was 60c at this time, but this franking was accepted for the obsolete 50c rate
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Used with 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21) and 1863, 30c Brown (34; Yvert 30), tied by light strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, perfectly clear strike of "Yokohama Bau Francais 18 Janv. 68" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover with Gutschow & Co. blue oval handstamp to Boelger & Ringwald, Basel, Switzerland, red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles and Basel (Mar. 6) backstamps, Very Fine, extremely rare combination of Napoleon "Empire dentele" and 30c "Empire laure" issues (and very early use of the latter)
E. 750-1,000
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Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Fevr. 68. Double-circle datestamp clearly struck on blue folded letter with Carst, Lels & Co. framed handstamp to Boissevain & Co., Amsterdam, Holland, sender's directive "Pr. Mess. Imp. Str.", manuscript "60" Dutch cents due marking, Marseilles (Apr. 6), Paris (Apr. 6) and Amsterdam (Apr. 8) backstamps, Very Fine, unusual unpaid usage (prepayment was compulsory)
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Used with 1862, 10c Bister (25; Yvert 21), each tied by lightly struck "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 17 Fevr. 68" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter with Grosser & Co. blue oval handstamp to Shanghai, China, sender's directive "pr Phase", bold red "PD" framed handstamp, "Shang-Hai Bau Francais 23 Fevr. 68" receiving backstamp, top of 10c torn away when separated, 40c slight oxidation, cover lightly toned, otherwise Fine, scarce inter-port cover, the rate between post offices in Yokohama and Shanghai was 60c at this time, but this franking was accepted for the obsolete 50c rate
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 5c Yellow Green (23; Yvert 20). Tied by "5118" dotted diamond cancel on blue "Yokohama Prices Current and Market Report" dated February 17, 1868, folds clear of stamp, Very Fine, there was no 5-centimes rate, so in our opinion there was a wrapper band with address and additional 10c stamp paying the 15c rate which no longer accompanies, ex Matsumoto
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Horizontal pair tied by bold "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clearly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 11 Juin 68" double-circle datestamp on folded letter to Desgrand Pere et Fils, Lyon, France, red "Forwarded by James C. Fraser & Co. Yokohama, Japan" oval handstamp, sender's directive "p 'Phase'", red "PD" framed handstamp--carried on Messageries Imperiales Ligne S Phase and Ligne R Dupleix--Marseilles and Lyon backstamps (Aug. 6), two internal cuts in address panel including one through stamps, otherwise Fine
E. 300-400
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FRANCE, 1867, 30c Brown (34; Yvert 30). Two pairs tied by "5118" dotted diamond cancels, bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 10 Juil. 68" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to Madame Schoene, Corcelles, Neuchatel, Switzerland, red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Sep. 3) and Swiss backstamps (Sep. 4), stamp at left has minor faults from placement at edge of cover, small hole in cover at bottom right, otherwise Fine, scarce use of 30c Napoleon Laureate, Calves handstamp
E. 400-500
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Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Sept. 68. Double-circle datestamp on European-size bluish gray cover to Monsieur Delpon, Paris, France, blue "Legation de France au Japon" handstamp on back, manuscript "2" for double rate and "20" decimes due (other rate marking crossed out), Very Fine, scarce unpaid diplomatic cover
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E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1862, 40c Orange (27; Yvert 23). Horizontal pair tied by two clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Sept. 68" double-circle datestamp on greenish folded cover to A. Bayer, Marseilles, France, red "PD" and "PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE" framed handstamps, Marseilles backstamp (Nov. 1 and 2), stamp color slightly adulterated, minor splits along folds, Fine, Calves handstamp
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1862, 80c Rose (28; Yvert 24). Tied by "5118" dotted diamond cancel, "Yokohama Bau Francais 18 Dec. 68" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to William Hudson, Brighton, England, sender's directive "p. French Mail via Marseilles", incorrectly prepaid 80c instead of 120c to England, red "AFFRANCHISSEMENT/INSUFFISANT" framed handstamp, clear strike of "FR/2F55C" accountancy handstamp, manuscript "8" and magenta manuscript "Paid 8d", London (Feb. 8) and Brighton (Feb. 9) backstamps, long opening tear across top, stained spots, stamp has rounded corner and some toned spots, still presentable and overall Fine appearance, a remarkable cover, the use of French accountancy handstamps on mail from Japan is very unusual
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1867, 20c Blue (33: Yvert 29). Four, tied by bold strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, equally bold "Yokohama Bau Francais 13 Avril 69" double-circle datestamp and red "PD" framed handstamp on blue folded cover from Siber & Brennwald to L. Delaporte, Paris, France, sender's directive "Via Marseille", Paris backstamp, Very Fine
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1863, 4c Gray (31; Yvert 27). Horizontal strip of three tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 23 Mai 69". double-circle datestamp on folded printed market report to J. B. David, St. Etienne, France, red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 25 Juil. 69" double-circle datestamp, St. Etienne receiving backstamp (Jul. 26)EXTREMELY FINE. A RARE AND PRISTINE COVER FROM THE FRENCH POST OFFICE IN YOKOHAMA WITH A STRIP OF THE 1863 4-CENTIMES NAPOLEON LAUREATE ISSUE PAYING THE 12-CENTIMES RATE FOR PRINTED MATTER.
Examples of the 12-centimes rate for printed matter from Japan to France are extremely rare, as are any printed matter covers from Japan. This cover with a strip of the 1863 4c Napoleon Laureate is remarkably fresh and attractive.
Signed Calves
E. 2,000-3,000
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Used with pair of 1862, 20c Blue (33; Yvert 29), tied by clear strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, well-struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 12 Juin 69" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to Madame Schoene, Corcelles, Neuchatel, Switzerland, red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 6 Aout 69" double-circle datestamp, Paris (Aug. 7) and Swiss (Aug. 7) backstamps, Very Fine, scarce combination of 20c "Empire dentele" and 80c "Empire laure" issues on a 120c rate cover to Switzerland
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Used with 1863, 40c Orange (35; Yvert 31), tied by bold strike of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Japon 12 Juil. 69" double-circle datestamp on small cover to Madame Schoene, Corcelles, Neuchatel, Switzerland, "Forwarded by Valmale, Schoene & Milsom, Yokohama" oval backstamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. Marseilles 5 Sept. 69" double-circle datestamp, Marseilles (Sep. 5) and Swiss backstamps (Sep. 6), Very Fine, an attractive "Empire laure" cover from Yokohama to Switzerland, Roumet handstamp
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Tied by clear "5118" dotted diamond cancel, perfectly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 26 Juil. 69" double-circle datestamp on cover to Ch. Chevier, Rosey via Givry, Saone-et-Loire, France, blue Ravel Blanc & Co. framed handstamp, sender's directive "Pr. P. & O. St.", red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 18 Sept. 69" double-circle datestamp, Marseilles (Sep. 18) and Givry (Sep. 19) backstamps, Very Fine
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1863, 40c Pale Orange (35; Yvert 31). Vertical pair used with two 1867, 20c Blue (33; Yvert 29), tied by three bold "5118" dotted diamond cancel, perfectly struck "Yokohama Bau Francais 2 Aout 69" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter to Mondovi, Italy, red "PD" framed handstamp, backstamped Ligne S (Aug. 3), Ligne N (Aug. 12), Alexandria (Sep. 18), Messina (Sep. 24), Torino (Sep. 25) and Mondovi (Sep. 26), ink bleed from letter, otherwise Very Fine, very scarce use to Italy with two different French Packet backstamps
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Tied by bold "5118" dotted diamond cancel, perfect strike of blue "Yokohama Japon 23 Aout 69" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover to Faure Freres, Bordeaux, France, Fourcade & Cie. oval handstamp, red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. V. Suez Amb. Mars. 16 Oct. 69" double-circle datestamp, Bordeaux receiving backstamps (Oct. 17-18), sealed cover tear at bottom center about halfway up, otherwise Very Fine, the blue "Yokohama Japon" circular datestamp is scarce
E. 300-400
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Tied by clear Macon "2152" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 4 Sept. 69" double-circle datestamp on blue cover to Ch. Chevier, Rosey via Givry, Saone-et-Loire, France, sender's directive "Pr. P. & O. Co's Str.", red "PD" framed handstamp, backstamped Marseilles (Oct. 29), Macon (Oct 30) and Givry (Sep. 19), Very Fine, evidently the stamp remained uncancelled until it reached the Macon post office, very unusual
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E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Tied by bold "5118" dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear strike of blue "Yokohama Japon 1 Oct. 70" double-circle datestamp on blue folded cover from Hakodate datelined "Hakodadi le 17 Septembre 1870" to Jencquel Freres, Bordeaux, France, red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles backstamp (Nov. 20), Very Fine, the blue "Yokohama Japon" circular datestamp is scarce, any cover from Hakodate is rare
E. 400-500
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FRANCE, 1863, 40c Pale Orange (35; Yvert 31). Six singles, each tied by perfect sharp strike of Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, clearly struck "Yokohama Paq. Fr. S. No. 1 3 Oct. 69" Ligne S octagonal datestamp and "PD" framed handstamp on blue folded letter to Virginio Samaruga, Milan, Italy, sender's directive "pr. Malle Francaise via Marseille", part strike of red "PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITTERRANEE" framed handstamp ties stamps at upper right, backstamped Alexandria (Nov. 12), Marseilles (Nov. 20) and Milan (Nov. 23), horizontal file fold clear of stampsVERY FINE. A MAGNIFICENT DOUBLE-RATE FRENCH PACKET COVER FROM YOKOHAMA TO ITALY.
The Ligne S No. 1 datestamp was used on board the Messageries Imperiales Alphee from Yokohama to Hong Kong.
E. 1,500-2,000
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Tied by clear "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clear blue "Yokohama Japon 1 Janv." double-circle datestamp with manuscript "70" yeardate on blue cover to Ch. Chevier, Rosey via Givry, Saone-et-Loire, France, sender's directive "Pr. P. & O. Str. 2/1/70", red "PD" framed handstamp, illegible red French entry datestamp, redirected to Lyon, French backstamps including Lyon (Feb. 19-21), Very Fine, scarce "Yokohama Japon" blue datestamp, ex Rowell
E. 400-500
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Hiogo Printed Matter to Cognac via San Francisco and New York. Printed notice datelined "Hiogo (Japan), June 1st, 1870" from Wachtels & Co. to Martell & Co., Cognac, France, beautifully written address with sender's directive "via San Francisco" and "Per Overland Route", red CGT Ligne H "Etats-Unis Paq. Fr. H. No. 2 23 Juil. 70" octagonal datestamp, red "15" centimes due handstamp, the origin or function of the black handstamped marking at bottom center is not known, Paris and Cognac (Aug. 6) backstamps, Very Fine, a remarkable printed matter usage, evidently sent in a bundle from Japan to New York City via San Francisco, then placed on board the CGT Lafayette, departing NYC July 23, 1870, treated as an unpaid circular
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1867, 20c Blue (33; Yvert 29). Eight, tied by multiple strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 27 Juin 70" double-circle datestamp on black-bordered mourning envelope with "JD" and anchor printed seal on flap, to Madame Jules Dupre, Paris, France, redirected to Calvados, sender's directive "par english mail", red "PD" framed handstamp, blue "Paq. An. V. Suez 3 Marseille 3 21 Aout 70" double-circle datestamp, Cherbourg (Aug. 21) and other receiving backstamps, small piece of backflap missing, Very Fine, unusual double-rate franking and scarce with the Yokohama datestamp struck in blue (also unusual for Marseilles datestamp)
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Used with pair of 1867, 20c Blue (33; Yvert 29), tied by three clear strikes of blue "5118" dotted diamond cancel with partly readable blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 1 Aout 70" double-circle datestamp on blue folded letter from Siber & Brennwald to Fred. Huth & Co., London, England, sender's directive "via Marseilles", red "PD" framed handstamp, red London Paid (Sep. 29) datestamp, Very Fine, extremely rare use of blue ink for both the Yokohama datestamp and "5118" cancels, Roumet handstamp
E. 1,000-1,500
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FRANCE, 1863, 40c Pale Orange (35; Yvert 31). Two tied by single strike of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 1 Aout 70" double-circle datestamp on small cover to Mons. Chauvin, Paris, France, sender's directive "pr. 'Volga'", redirected to Cours during Siege of Paris (which started Sep. 19, 1870), Marseilles-to-Paris (Nov. 1) and Cours (Nov. 2) backstamps, top backflap removed, opening faults at top right, otherwise Fine, scarce example of mail from Japan to Paris diverted due to Franco-Prussian War, ex Matsumoto, Calves handstamp
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Remarkable multicolor franking with 1863-67, 20c Blue, 30c Brown, 40c Orange (33, 34, 35; Yvert 29, 30, 31), each tied by "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clear strike of blue "Yokohama Bau Francais 29 Aout 70" double-circle datestamp on cover to Messrs. Arcellazzo, Milan, Italy, with Aymonin & Co. blue oval and matching "VIA MARSEILLE" handstamps, red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Angl. Marseille 22 Oct. 70" double-circle datestamp, backstamped Ligne N (Sep. 8), part of Alexandria datestamp and Milan (Oct. 25), reduced approximately one-inch at right which we think took away a 30c stamp, which made up the double 120c rate to Italy (there was no 210c rate), nonetheless a spectacular and rare cover
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1868, 80c Rose (36; Yvert 32). Horizontal pair tied between perfs by lightly struck Anchor in dotted diamond cancel, mostly clear "Yokohama Paq. Fr. S No. 2 13 Nov. 70" Ligne S octagonal datestamp and "PD" framed handstamp on cover to Mons. Ozier, St. Etienne, France, "A. Real & Cie Osaka Japon" sender's backstamp, blurry receiving backstamp, Very Fine, rare cover from Osaka to France and postmarked on board the Messageries Imperiales Phase
E. 500-750
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FRANCE, 1863, 40c Pale Orange (35; Yvert 31). Three used with 1867, 10c Bister (32; Yvert 28), tied by three bold strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 28 Aout 71" double-circle datestamp on buff cover to C. H. Schaeffer, Berlin, Germany, sender's directive "Prussia via Brindisi", red "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (Oct. 21-22) and Berlin (Oct. 24) backstamps, about half of top backflap removed, some edgewear along top, tear in one 40c stamp, still Very Fine, an attractive cover from Yokohama to Germany, this was evidently franked at the newly revised 130c rate to France via Brindisi by British Packet (effective Aug. 1, 1871), but the rate to Germany was actually 140c, so this was sent by French Packet at the 120c rate
E. 750-1,000
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FRANCE, 1863, 40c Pale Orange (35; Yvert 31). Six, used with 1867, 20c Blue (33; Yvert 29), tied by multiple strikes of "5118" dotted diamond cancel, clear "Yokohama Bau Francais 2 Dec. 71" double-circle datestamp on cover from Gilman & Co. (seal on flap) to Ribollet & Piraud, Lyon, France, sender's directive "Via Brindisi" and correctly franked for double 130c rate to France via Brindisi by British Packet, red "PD" framed handstamp, red "Paq. Ang. V. Brind A. Mod 18 Janv. 72" double-circle datestamp, blurry Lyon backstamp, Extremely Fine, a colorful and rare double-rate cover from Yokohama to France via Brindisi, Roumet handstamp
E. 750-1,000
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