366. Auktion März 2018
366. Heinrich Köhler Auktion
19–24.03.2018 in Wiesbaden- (-) Remove Griechische Gebiete - Die Sammlung Johann Ulrich Schmitt filter Griechische Gebiete - Die Sammlung Johann Ulrich Schmitt
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THRACE: Lagos 1871: "V.R. Poste Egiziane LAGOS 8.Lug.1871" cds tying a 1 piastra 1867 (second issue) on cover only of a letter, written at Yenice (nowadays Genisea, receiver's note with "Yenidjé 26.June.1871" old style), sent to "V.R. Poste Egiziane CONSTANTINOPOLI 10.Lug.1871". Boxed "Affrancatura Insufficente" with manuscript "3" (in pencil). Three covers recorded (possibly this being the unique cover with postage due). Sorani signature next to the stamp, very desirable
IONIAN ISLANDS: 1859, Queen Victoria Issue, black proof of the final design on paper without watermark. Rich color, margins all around, unused no gum as always. Pfenninger backstamp. Seldom seen.
OCCUPATION OF CRETE: 1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, perforated 28, on thin meshed paper, mint with gum, signed, very fine and very scarce as unused.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, sheet selvage single on meshed paper, unused, very fine.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, two copies, one pale shade with sheet selvage on thin laid paper, and a deep violet single on thin meshed paper, both unused and backstamped.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, with partial double impression on the top portion of the stamp, canceled. Unusual and Very Fine.
CRETE: 1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, cancelled block of four on thin inferior quality paper, backstamped and signed, very fine and scarce.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, canceled horizontal strip of four on thin meshed paper, with gum, very fine and scarce.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, horizontal strip of five, crease in the margin between the second and third stamp, last stamp with abrasion/thin due to low quality paper, Austrian "CANDIA" cds, scarce.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, three cancelled copies perforated 28, two with violet Union Jacks, one from Temenos, the other with Austrian "CANDIA" cds.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, three copies perforated 28, all tied to fragment by violet "TEMENOS" Union Jack, one additionally tied by manuscript Arhanais and date in black ink.
1898, 20pa Handstamp Issue, three copies: two with "ARHANAIS" straightline, one on fragment, the other with additional manuscript date; a single on fragment tied by Austrian "CANDIA" cds.
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.