377th Auction

1945, 18.7., Pro Patria 5-30c. with additional franking tied by cds. "ZÜRICH 18.VII.45" to registered cover to Thorshavn, censored in England and closed with "P.C. 90 7833" closing strip, minor ageing, otherwise fine

1945, 13.10., Red Cross 1-4,5m. tied by cds. "HELSINKI 13-X-45" to registered cover to Thorshavn, censored in Finland by the post-war censorship with closing label, fine

1946, 9.6., Christian X. 10 and 40ø tied by cancel "FUGLEFJORD" to registered cover with British label to Lahti, Finland, censored in Finland by Finnish Post War Censorship that lasted until the end of 1946, fine

1940, two postcards showing the "Suffolk" and the "Ulster Prince" and two covers endorsed "O.A.S" with boxed "PASSED BY CENSOR NO. 2149", fine

1941, 21.2., large cover piece with cds. "FIELD POST OFFICE 695 21 FE 41" addressed to Leicester with adjacent boxed "PASSED BY CENSOR No 2154", fine

1941, 25.7. and 6.11, cover with "British Consulate 25 July 1941, Thorshavn" handstamp sent via Field Post Office 219 on 30. July and "Passed By Censor No.2149". The contents were censored by the consul F. C. Mason who signed in the lower left corner of the text "H. M. Consul, Faroe Islands". And Active Service envelope with senders handstamp "The Lova Scouts" with cds. "Field Post Office 219 11 6 41" alongside to Aberdeenshire, some small imperfection but only very few letters are known with "The Lova Scouts" handstamp

1942, 7.8., cover endorsed "ON ACTIVE SERVICE" with cds. "FIELD POST OFFICE 611 7 AU 42" addressed to Leeds with adjacent "PASSED BY CENSOR No 5522", fine

1942, 26.11., cover with cds. "FIELD POST OFFICE 611 26 NO 42" addressed to Rockdale with adjacent "PASSED BY CENSOR No 5674" and "PC 90 6422" closing strip, in addition Privilege Envelope addressed to Nottingham with adjacent "PASSED BY CENSOR No 5674", fine

1943, 23.7., cover with cds. "FIELD POST OFFICE 611 23 JU 43" addressed to Rockdale with adjacent "PASSED BY CENSOR No 4234", in addition Privilege Envelope addressed to Yorkshire with adjacent "PASSED BY CENSOR No 4234", fine

1941/43, group of 7 cards and covers including boxed cancel "H.M. SHIPS" in censored cover addressed to 189 Coast Battery, Faroe Islands, all written up, a very interesting group, mostly fine 

1942/43, cover with cds. "FIELD POST OFFICE 611 21 SP 42" addressed to the Royal Air Force College Cranwell with adjacent censor "R.A.F. CENSOR 163", further cover with cds. "FIELD POST OFFICE 611 20 OC 42" endorsed "O.A.S" sent to Limerick, Ireland with adjacent "PASSED BY CENSOR 4381" and "PC 90 3017" closing label, fine  

1944/45, 4 covers including two covers addressed to the RAF, all written up, mostly fine

1940, two covers from "THORSHAVN" to the Danish Legation in Reykjavík, both censored in England, fine

1942/44, three covers sent to England, two with "Free Danes", and two sent to the Danish House, all written up

1942/44, Letter concerning the consul's radio talks concerning the Faroe Islands, sent by Christmas Møller, member of the Danish Council in London, franked with George VI. ½ and 2d. from "LONDON 8 OCT 1942" to Faroe Islands and cover from "FUGLEFJORD" to the "Danish House" in London, censored in England, some minor imperfection, both written up  

1942/45, three covers including Airmail cover from "FRESNO MAY 27 1942" with two-line "PASSED BY CENSOR" alongside to Thorshavn with patriotic sticker "Free Danish Representation" on reverse, and cover from "SUMBØ" to the Royal Danish Legation in Washington, all written up

1944, three covers including one sent to Christmas Møller, one from London with seal "Legation De Danemark" and another one with "BARNAHJ'ALPIN" vignette, all written up

1944/45, cover sent by J. Jegstruo, Danish Legation, from "STOCKHOLM 26 2 44" to Governor Aage Hilbert in Thorshavn and cover from "THORSHAVN 10.3.45" sent to the  "Kgl.Dansk Gesndtskab" in Stockholm, fine

1945, group of four items including "Free Danes" folder and local cover sent by "Foreningen Frit Danmark, Thorshavn" to the Dentist Kaaber and Frue, all written up

LEIVUR RESTORFF: 1940/47, collection of 18 items including a Telegramm sent on the 12th. of April 1940 to Leivur Restorff, the only known between Faroe Islands and Denmark sent during WW II., several "Red Cross Postal Message Scheme", all written up

1876/81, Victoria 1sh. green, plate 13, block of four, fresh colour and mostly good perforation, with clear centrally struck barred "C87", the only recorded block of four of this stamp used in the Dominican Republic, very attractive Provenance: HISPANIOLA - Dr. Clarence Hennan (Basel Uncommon Market, 1966) Reference: “Dominican Republic - The Classic Stamps”, Danilo A. Mueses (2000)  

1876/81, Victoria 1sh. green, plate 12, horizontal pair together with 1d. red, plate 190, strip of three tied by barred "C87" to cover Genoa with cds. "ST. DOMINGO JA 11 77" alongside, originally declared as triple rate, with exceedingly rare boxed "INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID" (most likely applied in St. Thomas) and taxation "1S1½d" alongside. In London declared as double rate, and thus original taxation crossed out and red "LONDON PAID" applied, cover and stamps some faults, nonetheless a quite attractive and scarce entire with only two entires and one piece registered with the boxed "INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID" Provenance: Robson Lowe (1969)                     The André Bollen Collection (238th. Heinrich Köhler Auction, 1983)

1876/81, Victoria 1sh. green, plate 12, togehter with 1½d. red, tied by barred "C87" to cover Genoa with cds. "ST. DOMINGO AP 20 77" alongside, fine Provenance: The André Bollen Collection (238th. Heinrich Köhler Auction, 1983)

AUSTRIA-GREECE, 1855, Entire letter from Trieste to Athens, franked with large margined copies of 1850/54, handmade paper 2 kreuzer black and machine mader paper 6 kreuzer brown and 9 kreuzer blue, all tied by oval "TRIEST 29/5". The postage consists of 2 kreuzer Triest local postage, 9 kreuzer sea post and 6 kreuzer Greek share, the later one noted on reverse with "10" lepta. A very fine and attractive letter to a rare European destination. Signed Ferchenbauer with certificate (1991) Provenienz: E. Steindler (David Feldman 2008) 1855, Kompletter Faltbrief von Triest nach Athen, frankiert mit 3 breitrandigen Einzelwerten 1850/54, Handpapier 2 Kreuzer schwarz sowie Maschinenpapier 6 Kreuzer braun und 9 Kreuzer blau, entwertet durch Ovalstempel "TRIEST 29/5". Der Brief ist korrekt frankiert mit 2 Kreuzern Ortsporto für Triest, 9 Kreuzern Seeporto sowie 6 Kreuzer griechischem Anteil, der rückseitig als "10" Lepta notiert ist. Ein sehr attraktiver Brief mit seltener Destination. Signiert Ferchenbauer mit Fotoattest (1991)

AUSTRIA-TURKISH EMPIRE, 1845, Entire letter including a way bill with decorative heading, sent unpaid from "TRIEST 13 SEP. 1845" to Constantinople, showing on front Turkish manuscript postage due marking "3-30" (piastres) in red ink to be paid by the recipient. 1845, Unfrankierter Faltbrief mit inliegendem Frachtbrief mit dekorativem Briefkopf, von "TRIEST 13 SEP. 1845" nach Constantinopel mit vorderseitiger türkischer Portonotierung "3-30" (Piaster) in roter Tinte.

AUSTRIA-EGYPT, 1855, Entire letter from Graz to Cairo, transported via Trieste and Alexandria, franked with 2 copies 1850/54, 9 kreuzer blue with good to mostly large margins, tied by clear strikes of double line "Gratz 24. APR."; on reverse manuscript notation "9" for the seapost to Egypt. First issue letters to Egypt are rare. A very fine letter. 1855, Kompletter Faltbrief von Graz nach Kairo frankiert mit 2 Einzelwerten 1850/54, 9 Kreuzer blau, beide voll- bis meist breitrandig mit jeweils sauber aufgesetztem "Gratz 24. APR."; rückseitig Durchgangsstempel von Triest (26.4.) und Alexandria (2.5.) sowie notiertes Seepostporto von "9" Kreuzern. Ein attraktiver Brief mit seltener Destination

AUSTRIA-INDIA, 1847, Entire letter from "Wien 24 Jun." via Trieste and Alexandria to a military at Dum Dum near Calcutta, prepaid to Alexandria with "12/24" (12 kreuzer internal Austrian postage + 24 kreuzer sea postage from Triest to Alexandria), noted on reverse next to boxed "CALCUTTA STEAM LETTER 1847 September ../ Bearing" with manuscript "8/1/9" (postage due 8 annas + 1 anna Indian postage = 9 annas) 1847, Kompletter Faltbrief mit rotem L2 "Wien 24 Jun." über Triest und Alexandria nach Dum Dum bei Kalkutta, vorder- und rückseitig mit Transitstempeln des britischen Postamtes von Alexandria. Der Brief war bis Alexandria bezahlt mit insgesamt 36 Kreuzern, davon 24 Kreuzer Seeporto von Triest nach Alexandria. Rückseitig Rahmenstempel "CALCUTTA STEAM LETTER 1847 September ../ Beaering" mit handschriftlich notierten insgesamt 9 Annas Porto, welches vom Empfänger eingezogen wurde. Ein interessanter Brief in sehr schöner Erhaltung.

AUSTRIA-INDIA, 1856, Lettersheet from Triest to Bombay, part-paid till Alexandria (sea postage only) with 1850/54, 9 kreuzer blue, machine paper, tied by clear cds. "TRIEST 10/5"; on reverse clear blue "ALEXANDRIA MY 17 1856" and somewhat unclear arrival mark. In Alexandria taxed with "1/-" for the conveyance to Bombay . A rare and attractive entire; just 3 further first issue covers to India have been recorded. Certificate Ferchenbauer VÖB (2009) Provenance: André Bollen (238. Heinrich Köhler-Auktion 1983), Hermann Harder (private treaty 2009) 1856, Briefhülle von Triest nach Bombay, bis Alexandria bezahlt und frankiert mit 1850/54, 9 Kreuzer blau, Maschinenpapier, voll- bis breitrandig mit Einkreisstempel "TRIEST 10/5"; rückseitig klarer blauer "ALEXANDRIA MY 17 1856" und undeutlicher Ankunftsstempel. In Alexandria taxiert mit "1/-" für die Strecke bis Bombay, vom Empfänger einzuziehen. Es sind nur 3 weitere Briefe mit der 1. Ausgabe nach Indien bekannt. Fotoattest Ferchenbauer VÖB (2009)

AUSTRIA-INDIA, 1865, Entire letter from Trieste to Bombay, franked with 1864, 2 kreuzer yellow, 5 kreuzer rose and 4 copies 15 kreuzer brown, all tied by oval "TRIEST V.E. 3/3"; in Alexandria franked with GB 1 shilling green (scissors' cut at bottom), tied by clear "B01". On reverse Trieste tax stamp "15/52", transit mark "ALEXANDRIA MR 12 65" and Bombay arrival mark of March 28. The 2 kreuzer and one 15 Kreuzer affected by horizontal filing crease, otherwise a fine and fresh letter, especially for this destination. A remarkable and most atrractive combination letter. Signed Roumet Provenance: Col. J.R. Danson (Christie's 1977), 'Nile collection' (David Feldman, 2005) 1865, Kompletter Faltbrief von Triest nach Bombay, frankiert mit 1864, 2 Kreuzer gelb, 5 Kreuzer rosa und 4 Stück 15 Kreuzer braun, alle mit saubererm Ovalstempel "TRIEST V.E. 3/3"; in Alexandria frankiert mit GB 1 Shilling grün (unten Scherenschnitt) mit klarem, übergehendem "B01" für das britische Porto jenseits von Alexandria. Die 2 unten klebenden Werte der Frankatur durch waagerechten Briefbug getroffen, sonst - insbesondere für diese Destination - gute und frische Erhaltung. Ein sehr attraktiver und seltener Kombinationsbrief

AUSTRIA-INDIA, 1871, Cover from Meran to Kamptee, Madras presidency, franked with 2 pairs 1867, 10 kreuzer blue, tied by cds. "MERAN 13/7 71". Although the cover was endorsed "via Brindisi", the letter was directed to Trieste (15.7.) and since the postage on this route had been changed from 40 to 45 kreuzer in February 1871, the letter was marked as unsufficiently prepaid. In India it was marked "St.Bg.As.12" (12 annas bearing), so at the end the recipient had to pay nearly the double of the initial postage because of only 5 kreuzer missing. A fine and interesting cover. Signed Ferchenbauer with certificate (1989). Provenance: Silvain Wyler (Corinphila 2010) 1871, Briefkuvert von "MERAN 13/7 71" nach Kamptee, Madras Presidency, trotz des Leitvermerkes "via Brindisi" über Triest befördert. Für diese Route war der Brief um 5 Kreuzer unterfrankiert, entsprechend markiert mit "AFF. INSUFF." und in Indien mit 12 Annas nachtaxiert, entsprechender "St.Bg.As.12" vorderseitig abgeschlagen. Wegen 5 Kreuzern fehlenden Portos zahlte der Empfänger nun fast das doppelte des ursprünglichen Gesamtportos. Ein interessanter Brief mit seltener Destination. Signiert Ferchenbauer mit Attest (1989)

AUSTRIA-CHINA, 1866, Lettersheet from Trieste to Canton, prepaid with 1864, 2 kreuzer yellow, 5 kreuzer rose, 3 copies 10 kreuzer blue and 2 copies 15 kreuzer brown, tied by several strikes of oval "TRIEST 28/10". In Alexandria GB 1865/67, 6 pence lilac in horizontal pair, each with central "B01" for the British postage from Alexandria to Hongkong was applied; on reverse noted "52" (kreuzer) in red crayon. One 10 kreuzer stamp affected by vertical filing crease, also the 15 kreuzer at lower left in the left margin; otherwise for a letter with this destination fine and fresh. A rare and most attractive entire. Signed Ferchenbauer with certificate (2004). Provenance: Dr. Anton and Elisabeth Jerger collection (illustrated in his handbook on page 309) Reference: Illustrated in Ferchenbauer handbook p. 686 1866, Briefhülle von Triest nach Canton, frankiert mit 1864, 2 Kreuzer gelb, 5 Kreuzer rosa, 3 Stück 10 Kreuzer blau und 2 Stück 15 Kreuzer ocker, alle farbfrisch und meist gut gezähnt, sauber entwertet mit Ovalstempel "TRIEST 28/10". In Alexandria frankiert für das britische Seeporto bis Hongkong mit GB 1865/67, 6 Pence lila im waagerechten Paar mit jeweils zentrischem "B01" und nebengesetztem EKr. "ALEXANDRIA NO 11 66"; rückseitig österreichische Röteltaxe "52". Eine 10 Kreuzer sowie die links klebende 15 Kreuzer durch Briefbüge getroffen, sonst - insbesondere für diese seltene Destination - in guter und sehr frischer Erhaltung. Ein attraktiver und seltener Kombinationsbrief. Signiert Ferchenbauer mit Fotoattest (2004). Provenienz: Sammlung Dr. Anton und Elisabeth Jerger (abgebildet in ihrem Handbuch auf Seite 309) Referenz: Abgebildet im Handbuch Dr. Ferchenbauer Seite 686

AUSTRIA-DUTCH INDIES, 1863, Entire letter from the wellknown 'Schierbrand'-correspondence from Teplitz to Batavia, franked with 1861, 2 kreuzer yellow, 5 kreuzer red and 5 copies 15 kreuzer blue, all neatly cancelled by cds. "TEPLITZ 7/6". At Alexandria marked for the double British rate with "2/-" in red crayon and in Battavia charged with "50" cents 2nd Dutch rate for the distance from Singapore to Batavia to be paid by the recipient. Despite a few minor imperfections without importance in extremely fine and fresh condition, especially for this exotic destination. A rare and most attractive 82 kreuzer franking. Just 4 pre-UPU letters from Austria to the Dutch Indies have been recorded, this is the only one of the 3rd issue. Certificates Ferchenbauer VÖB (2001)  and van der Linden BPP (2001) 1863, Kompletter Faltbrief der bekannten Schierbrand-Korrespondenz von Teplitz über Triest nach Battavia auf Java, frankiert mit 1861, 2 Kreuzer gelb, 5 Kreuzer hellrot und 5 Stück 15 Kreuzer blau, alle entwerted durch sauber aufgesetzten EKr. "TEPLITZ 7/6". In Alexandria als Brief der 2. englischen Gewichtsstufe mit "2/-" in rot markiert; nebengesetzter roter EKr. "ALEXANDRIA JU 17 63". Die Frankatur bezahlte die Wegstrecke bis Singapur, für die verbleibende Strecke bis Batavia in Niederländisch Indien mit "50" Cents für die 2. niederländische Gewichtsstufe taxiert und dieser Betrag vom Empfänger eingezogen. Minimale und unbedeutende kleine Beanstandungen, sonst in sehr schöner und für diese Destination außerordentlich frischer Erhaltung. Briefe von Österreich nach Niederländisch Indien vor der UPU sind außerordentlich selten; es sind nur 3 weitere registriert, dies ist der einzige der 3. Ausgabe. Fotoattest Dr. Ferchenbauer VÖB (2001) und van der Linden BPP (2001)

AUSTRIA-JAPAN, 1870, Entire letter from Ala in Tyrol via Trieste and Hongkong to Yokohama, correctly franked with 1867, 10 kreuzer blue and 15 kreuzer brown in vertical pair, tied by small cds. "ALA BAHNHOF 11/8 70"; on reverse transit marks of Trieste (12.8.) and Hongkong (19.9.) and blue Yokohama arrival mark of the British PO (September 27). The 10 kreuzer with small transportation faults repaired, otherwise very fine and fresh, especially for this most exotic destination. Supposed to be the earliest of the few letters recorded from Austria to Japan before UPU 1870, Kompletter Faltbrief von Ala in Tirol nach Yokohama, frankiert mit 1867, 10 Kreuzer blau und senkrechtem Paar15 Kreuzer braun, sauber entwertet durch Fingerhut "ALA BAHNHOF 11/8 70"; rückseitig Transitstempel von Triest (12.8.) und Hongkong (19.9.) sowie blauer Ankunftsstempel des britischen Auslandspostamtes vom 27.9.. Bei der 10 Kreuzer kleine Transportmängel behoben, sonst sehr gute und frische Erhaltung, insbesondere für diese sehr seltene Destination.

BELGIUM-GREECE, 1864, entire letter from Anvers to Athens, franked with 3 copies 1863/65, 40 centimes carmine, tied by clear numeral "12". All stamps have a heavily shifted horizontal perforation and therefore cut by scissors at top and bottom. Manuscript notations "1.08" (francs) in red for the Prussian share and "f5" (silbergroschen) in blue for the postage beyond Trieste. On reverse transit mark of Trieste (15.6.) and Athens arrival mark (10.6. Julian calendar). The upper right stamps slightly affected by a horizontal cover crease, otherwise fine and fresh. This is the only recorded Belgian letter via Trieste to Greece (the usual and cheaper route being the one via Marseille). A marvellous item.

BELGIUM-TURKEY, 1855, Unpaid lettersheet from "ANVERS 3 JUIN 1855" to Smyrne, endorsed "Via Trieste" with adjacent "B.2 E.R.", taxed in manuscript with "15" kreuzer (Anvers-Trieste) and "12" kreuzer (Trieste-Smyrne)

BELGIUM-PHILIPPINES, 1871, Entire letter from Anvers via Trieste to Manila, prepaid till Hongkong with 1865/67, 1 franc violet and 1869, 10 centimes green, tied by numeral "12" with adjacent "ANVERS 16 MAI 71"; on reverse transit marks of Trieste and Hongkong and arrival mark (July 4). The 110 centimes rate was effective since September 1st, 1868 and consisted of 20 centimes Belgian and GPU postage and 90 centimes (= 7 groschen) postage beyond Trieste (2 groschen sea postage till Alexandria and 5 groschen British share from Alexandria to Hongkong). The postage beyond Hongkong was charged to the recipient, marked by handstamp "2" reales. The 10 centimes with small corner fault at lower left, otherwise fine and fresh. A very rare letter to the Far East; only one further letter from Belgium via Trieste to the Philippines has been recorded.