366. Auktion März 2018

1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, two copies, both with "IRAKLEION" straightline cancel, one on fragment.

Archanes 1898: 20pa provisional stamp tied on soldier's philatelic envelope with straightline "ARCHANES" in blue and manuscript date 24/6/12/98 (old & new Style), addressed to "Canea Bastion, Kandia". The Austrian Levant P.O. of Candia was in charge of the British soldiers' mail during the early period, with cds "CANDIA Oesterreichische Post 7.12.98" and backstamped "14.12.98". Provenance Dr. M.R. Friend, Peter Holcombe's signature next to the stamp. Some toning spots but impressive item Provenance: Dr. Maurice R. Friend (1982)

Archanes 1899: Philatelic cover bearing a pair of 10pa brown and three strikes of the genuine "ARCHANES" straightline in violet, addressed to a British military in "CANDIA 10.4.99" Austrian cds.

Candia 1906/09: Three military items, 1. Envelope franked with 10L Cretan, tied with blue boxed "Camp Post Office CANDIA" together with "IRAKLEION 10.June.06" sent to London, 2. Postcard with the same boxed marking in oily black, sent to South Africa as printed matter and franked with 2L, dated 8/21.2.08 (old & new Style), the cover indicates that the mail was franked by the sender, and 3. Postcard with violet oval handstamp "Army Service Corps, KANDIA Crete" dated 24.6.1909, addressed to England, very interesting ensemble

Chersonissos 1899: Philatelic cover bearing the 20pa rose, tied with genuine "CHERSONISSOS" straightline in blue and manuscript date 4/4/99, addressed to an official in "CANDIA 17.4.99" Austrian cds. The rarest pmk of the so-called British Post of Crete

Hierapetra 1899: Philatelic cover bearing a 20pa green tied with genuine French "HIERAPETRA 18.Janv.99" cds, addressed to "CANDIA 23.1.99" Austrian cds, via "SAN-NICOLO 19.Janv.99" cds. Usually found on stamps but very rare on covers, very desirable

Candia 1899: Envelope of the Eastern Telegraph Company Ltd philatelically used, with genuine 20pa provisional stamp affixed, canceled by "IRAKLEION" straightline, with French "SITIA CRETE 28.Fevr.99" used as arrival. Peter Holcombe's signature next to the stamp

Candia 1899: Philatelic cover bearing the genuine 20pa provisional stamp as well as the other 4 stamps issued later (2x10pa +2x20pa), tied with "IRAKLEION" straightline, addressed to "CHERSONISSOS" (straightline in blackish blue, used as arrival pmk). Peter Holcombe's opinion (1993) and signature next to the stamp

Candia 1899: Philatelic cover bearing the genuine 20pa provisional stamp as well as the other 4 stamps issued later (2x10pa +2x20pa), tied with "IRAKLEION" straightline, addressed to "CHERSONISSOS" (straightline in blackish blue, used as arrival pmk). Peter Ulrich Schmitt certificate (2001)

Moires 1898: Philatelic cover bearing a 20pa green tied with a violet "MOIRES" straightline and manuscript date 10.12.98, addressed to "CANDIA 12.12.98" Austrian cds. One of the scarcest postmarks of the so-called British Post of Crete. Opinion of the Royal Philatelic Society of London (1976)

Monofatsi 1898: 1 P.T. Union Jack dated 9.12.98, together with the handstamp "International Occupation, Governor MONOFATSI", both in blue and signed by the Governor, philatelic envelope franked with 1pi/10kr Austrian Levant upon transit from "CANDIA Oesterreichische Post 12.12.98", sent to "SMYRNA Oesterreichische Post". The Austrian Levant P.O. of Candia was in charge of the British soldiers mail during the early period. Part missing from the backside, but very desirable Provenance: Dr. Maurice R. Friend (1982)

Monofatsi 1898: 1 P.T. Union Jack dated 9.12.98, together with the handstamp "International Occupation, Governor MONOFATSI", both in blue and signed by the Governor, on probably philatelic envelope franked with 1pi/10kr Austrian Levant upon transit from "CANDIA Oesterreichische Post 12.12.98", sent to "LONDON S.W. De.21.98" and redirected. The Austrian Levant P.O. of Candia was in charge of the British soldiers mail during the early period. Very interesting handwritten enclosure note with Governor's signature "Kharakas 9.12.98, Only 49 (Blue 1 T.P.) have been issued, I have 20 certified to Sec. G.P.O.". Roughly opened, without affecting the stamp and handstamps, a must for the British Sector philatelists

Monofatsi 1898: 2½ P.T. Union Jack dated 9.12.98, together with the handstamp "International Occupation, Governor MONOFATSI", both in violet and signed by the Governor, on probably philatelic envelope franked with 1pi/10kr Austrian Levant upon transit from "CANDIA Oesterreichische Post 12.12.98", sent to "LONDON W. De.21.98". The Austrian Levant P.O. of Candia was in charge of the British soldiers mail during the early period. Toning spots, scarce Provenance: Dr. Maurice R. Friend (1982)

Pediada: Free of charge soldier's cover (handwritten O.H.M.S.) marked with gray-blue "International Occupation, Governor PEDIADA", to the 5th Fusiliers in Candia

Sitia 1899: Philatelic cover bearing a 20pa green tied with genuine French "SITIA 13.Janv.99" cds, addressed to "CANDIA 18.1.99" Austrian cds, with manuscript "par Castelli Pediada". Shown in Feenstra's book (p. 97). Usually found on stamps but very rare on covers

Temenos 1898: 20pa provisional stamp perforated "28", tied on soldier's philatelic cover with Union Jack "TEMENOS", addressed to Candia. The meaning of this "28" perforation has never been made clear. Front only, toning spots and vertical folding

Temenos 1898: Strip of 6x20pa provisional stamp perforated "28", tied on philatelic soldier's cover with 6 strikes of Union Jack "TEMENOS", addressed to the Rifle Brigade in Candia. The meaning of this "28" perforation has never been made clear. Ink stain and creases. A similar cover is shown in Feenstra's book (p.60) Provenance: Dr. Maurice R. Friend (1982)

CYPRUS: 1895: 2pi registered envelope stationery uprated with ½pi +pair of 30pa Victoria 1882-83 (in total 4pi), tied with "KYRENIA CYPRUS Oc.14.95" cds, sent to Asnieres France, scarce & very clean

CRETE: 1902/03, French Offices in Crete Issue, complete country, first set 5fr appears never hinged others range from hinged to very lightly hinged; second set values are backstamped, most unused.

1902/03, French Offices in Crete, complete country issues, first set's top two values backstamped Schmitt; most of second issue marked as "echt" in Schmitt's handwriting. 

1902/03, French Offices in Crete, complete country issues, top values of first set backstamped; most of second set on fragments, marked as "echt" in Schmitt's handwriting. 

1902/03, French Offices in Crete, complete country issues, very nicely canceled, second set all backstamped Schmitt. 

1902/08, Complete set of the postal stationery cards and envelopes issued, including all their different sizes, all unused, some with pencil numbers, overall clean, a couple with some bends or toning. 

1902/08, Complete set of the postal stationery cards and envelopes issued, including their different sizes, all unused, some with pencil numbers, overall clean, a couple with some toning.

1902/13, Complete set of the postal stationery cards and envelopes issued, in all their different sizes. Group of 25 used to a variety of destinations, with or without additional stamps affixed to pay the various rates. Of particular are registered Mi.U2A and Mi.U2B to Bavaria, uprated, among all of the postal stationery cards without additional frankings to Germany, Austria, Hungary, etc. Also included is a group of four France proper 10c postal stationery cards all mailed to different destinations and a small size postal stationery envelope with an additional Offices in the Levant mailed to France. Overall clean.

Canea 1815: Entire folded letter with dateline "Consulat de la Canée 29/3/15" sent to the Sanitary Department of Marseilles, giving information about the plague at the villages and Rethymno. Manuscript "Au Parfum" (of great importance), sealed with black negative seal "ROYAUME DE CANDIE", decorated with lilies. Disinfected upon arrival with 2 disinfection slits, very rare, a must for a postal history collection

Canea 1815: Entire folded letter with dateline "Consulat de la Canée 5/1/15" sent to the Sanitary Department of Marseilles, giving information about the plague at Rethymno. Manuscript "Au Parfum" (of great importance), sealed with wax seal "ROYAUME DE CANDIE", decorated with lilies. Disinfected upon arrival with 4 disinfection slits, very rare, a must for a postal history collection

Canea 1898: Cover insured for 300 francs, franked with 5c +15c +4pi/1Fr Sage, all tied with "LA CANEE 31.Juil.98" cds, together with "CHARGE" straightline, sent to "Le Havre" via "Marseille" cds. On reverse the extremely rare boxed marking used for the insured mail. Unusual rarity, hard to find

Canea 1899: Large registered cover franked with 4pi/1Fr Sage (single franking), tied with faint "LA CANEE 4.Aout.99" cds, sent to "Aue" cds Germany, via "Cattania", rare franking

Canea 1900/01: Two covers franked with 1pi/25c Sage, sent to Scotland, tied with "LA CANEE 9.Nov.00" and "9.Mars.01", the second bearing the scarce "APRES LE DEPART" straightline. Minor faults but very unusual

Canea 1900, 1912: Two corner covers properly posted, one franked with 20pf Bayern tied "LA CANEE 17.Fevr.00" cds sent to Nuremberg, and the other franked with French 25c Semeuse , with "LA CANEE 31.Aout.12" sent to Paris. Unusual franking and very fine

Canea 1901, 1911: Two items properly posted, one cover franked with 1pi/25c Sage tied with Italian "LA CANEA 27.7.01" cds sent to Scotland, and a 10c postal card canceled with "LA CANEA 16.6.11" sent to Nuremberg. Minor faults but very unusual

Canea 1901: Small registered military cover franked with 15c +1pi/25c Sage, tied with "LA CANEE 1.Janv.01" cds, First Day of the 20th Century,sent to "Paris" cds with return markings, unusual

Canea 1914: Large philatelic registered cover franked with 106x1c Crete, large interpanneau (Nr. 3) blocks and singles, tied with "LA CANEE 31.Mars.14", sent to "Athens" via "Piraeus" cds. Offered together with a 2c Crete interpanneau (Nr. 2) sheet, hard to find

Rethymno 1900-07: 2 envelopes franked with Levant or Cretan stamps, canceled with "RETHYMNO" cds, the one with "AR" sent to Greece and Turkey. Also a cover franked with 5L Cretan tied with the "RETHYMNON" cds sent to Germany via the French Post, very clean & interesting

Canea 1897/99: Two registered covers, with "LA CANEE 3.Juil.97" & "26.Fevr.99" cds tying 5c +pair of 1pi/25c and 5c +2pi/50c respectively, with octagonal "R" marking, both addressed to France. The second cover with Naval unit handstamp, scarce registered military mail, clean and very fine