Bangladesh (—-) Cover / Registered Letter
€6.95Good Condition.
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Bangladesh (1997) Cover / Regitered Letter
€21.95Good condition. One stamp with error. RARE Letter.
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Durch India (1941) Cover / Batavia to Washington (USA)
€79.951941 Dutch East Indies to USA – Commercial Transpacific Airmail Cover via KNILM and Pan Am South Pacific Route Subject to Wartime Censorship
A highly important, rare, and historically significant transpacific commercial airmail cover sent from Batavia (current Jakarta, Dutch East Indies) to the United States, documenting the emergency aviation routes and official re-routing procedures implemented by colonial postal authorities just months prior to the outbreak of the Pacific War.
**Postal Routing and Official Re-Routing:** The obverse showcases a remarkable and highly documented postal history interaction between the sender and the post office. The sender originally wrote the manuscript directive via special plane to Manila in black ink. However, due to wartime disruptions or route cancellations along the northern corridor, the Batavia postal administration officially altered the dispatch path to ensure a safe transpacific crossing. A postal clerk applied a secondary manuscript directive in red ink reading By KNILM, Trans Tasman, L.A. to USA and New Air Route. This official correction diverted the cover southwards via the Royal Dutch Indies Airways (KNILM) to Australia, crossing the Tasman Sea to New Zealand to connect with the newly opened Pan American Airways South Pacific service (Auckland to Los Angeles/San Francisco via Noumea and Honolulu), which was promoted at the time as the New Air Route to America to bypass northern war zones.
**Chronology and Censorship:** The cover was dispatched in Batavia on January 6, 1941. Due to strict military and economic regulations implemented by the Dutch colonial administration, the cover was intercepted for physical content verification. It was re-sealed with an official paper censorship tape inscribed Geopend (Opened) and explicitly datestamped January 10, 1941, showing a four-day hold for clearance before aircraft boarding.
**Postal Markings:** The obverse displays an exceptional, clean auxiliary circular handstamp in red ink reading DEV. 9, which represents the official security and censorship division accountability hallmark assigned to the regional military oversight post.
**Franking:** Total postage of 1 Gulden and 42.5 Cents paid with a three-stamp combination of the Queen Wilhelmina definitive issue for the Dutch East Indies, consisting of a 2.5c, a 40c value, and a 1 Gld high-value stamp. This high-value combination successfully covered the extremely expensive transpacific air surcharge rate of the period. The 40c value shows a damaged lower right corner, a standard contemporary transit wear that does not diminish the overall historical and documentative importance of the routing and markings.
A premium exhibition-class airmail document of the pre-Pearl Harbor era, highly coveted by specialists in Transpacific aviation history, WWII censorship, and Netherlands Colonies postal routes.
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India (1934) Cover / Rhenock to Medellin (Colombia)
€129.95
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1934 Transcontinental Airmail Cover from Rhenock (Sikkim) to Medellín (Colombia)
Description: An extraordinary and museum-quality historical document sent from the remote mountain post office of Rhenock in Sikkim to Medellín, Colombia, during May-July 1934. The cover showcases a complex transcontinental route across India, Europe, and the Americas, illustrating the combined use of pioneer airmail systems and transatlantic maritime lines.
Provenance & Botanical Context- Sender: Dispatched by the historic “The Chandra Nursery” based in Rhenock (Sikkim). Established in 1910, this world-renowned nursery exported rare Himalayan orchids, bulbs, and seeds to high-profile collectors worldwide.
- Addressee: Sent to M.K. Rausch Esq., located in Medellín, Colombia, documenting an early transcontinental botanical exchange.
Franking & Philatelic Specifications- Stamps Configuration: High-rate mixed franking combined to meet the expensive multicontinental transit fee. Features King George V British India issues: 1 Anna, 1.5 Anna, 3 Pies (3p), and 9 Pies (9p), alongside the specialized early Airmail issues of 2 Annas and 4 Annas (6 stamps in total).
- Departure Cancellations: Tied by clean Rhenock town postmarks clearly dated May 30, 1934 (30/05/1934).
Route Tracking & Backstamps- Route Notation: Original hand-written manuscript on the front reads: “Calcutta – Colombia Via London – New York”.
- Transit Route: Passed through Calcutta central office (undated strike) before flying via Imperial Airways to London, crossing the Atlantic by steamship to New York, and flying south via Pan American / SCADTA networks to Colombia.
- Arrival Backstamp: Stamped on the reverse in Medellín, Colombia, on July 5, 1934 (05/07/1934), documenting an authentic 36-day global journey.
- Slogan Postmark: The arrival mark features a beautiful, highly collectible original Colombian postal advertisement slogan promoting “Café de Colombia”.
Condition & EvaluationExcellent commercial condition. A spectacular cross-continental cover with remarkable visual contrast—connecting the Himalayan orchid trade with the Colombian coffee region. Highly sought after by collectors specializing in Indian States/Sikkim postal history, South American destinations, and early transcontinental mail routing.
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India (1937) Last Day Cover / Rangoon (Myanmar)
€11.95
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1937 Burma Last Day Cover – Separation from the British Indian Empire
Description: A highly significant historical document marking the final hours of Burma’s political and administrative union with the British Indian Empire. Effective April 1, 1937, Burma became a separate Crown Colony, making this March 31 issue a key transitional milestone.
Envelope Design & Context- Cachet Type: Intact original illustrated commemorative cover featuring the printed text: “Burma on ceasing to be a part of Indian Empire”.
Franking & Philatelic Specifications- Stamps: Franked with two British India definitive stamps:
- 1x 3 Pies (3p) stamp.
- 1x 1/2 Anna stamp.
- Front Cancellations: Tied by original circular datestamps from Rangoon, clearly matching the historic last day of the administration: March 31, 1937 (31/03/1937).
Provenance, Route & Backstamps- Route Character: Genuine local/internal delivery dispatched from Rangoon and addressed back to Rangoon, a classic method employed by contemporary philatelists to guarantee precise time-locked markings.
- Backstamps (Reverse): The reverse side features a secondary verification transit/sorting datestamp struck on the exact same date (31/03/1937) but applied in an alternate postal layout format by the Rangoon central office, confirming active handling on the final day.
Condition & EvaluationExcellent genuine condition for an empire transitional cover. The combination of the explicit printed commemorative text, the clean dual-value Indian franking, and the vital matching front-and-back Rangoon cancellations makes this an outstanding item for specialized collectors of British Commonwealth, Indian, or Burmese postal history.
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India (1949) FDC / Ahmedasad to Budapest (Hungary)
€24.95Philatelic Technical Data
1. General Overview
- Origin: Ahmedabad, India.
- Destination: Skive, Denmark.
- Mailing Class: International Mail / First Day Cover (FDC).
- Event Commemorated: 2nd Anniversary of India’s Independence Day.
2. Chronology & Postmarks
- Departure Postmark: Ahmedabad, 15/08/1949.
- Cancellation Style: Special Independence Day commemorative pictorial / slogan postmark tying the stamps.
- Arrival Postmark: None (Standard postal procedure for non-registered international surface/ordinary mail of the period at Skive).
3. Postal Markings & Annotations
- Cachet Description: Envelope printed or stamped with Independence Day commemorative illustrative motifs.
4. Franking Analysis (Postage Stamps)
- Total Postage Paid: 3 Annas and 6 Pies (Equivalent to 42 Pies).
- Definitive Series: 1st Regular Issue of Independent India (Archaeological Monuments & Masterpieces Series).
- Stamp 1 (3p): Ajanta Panel Elephant motif, slate-violet color.
- Stamp 2 (6p): Konarak Horse motif, brown color.
- Stamp 3 (9p): Trimurti Sculpture motif, yellow-green color.
- Stamp 4 (2a): Nataraja Sculpture motif, carmine/purple color.
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India (1949) FDC / Ahmedasad to Skive (Denmark)
€17.95Philatelic Technical Data
1. General Overview
- Origin: Ahmedabad, India.
- Destination: Skive, Denmark.
- Mailing Class: International Mail / First Day Cover (FDC).
- Event Commemorated: 2nd Anniversary of India’s Independence Day.
2. Chronology & Postmarks
- Departure Postmark: Ahmedabad, 15/08/1949.
- Cancellation Style: Special Independence Day commemorative pictorial / slogan postmark tying the stamps.
- Arrival Postmark: None (Standard postal procedure for non-registered international surface/ordinary mail of the period at Skive).
3. Postal Markings & Annotations
- Cachet Description: Envelope printed or stamped with Independence Day commemorative illustrative motifs.
4. Franking Analysis (Postage Stamps)
- Total Postage Paid: 3 Annas and 6 Pies (Equivalent to 42 Pies).
- Definitive Series: 1st Regular Issue of Independent India (Archaeological Monuments & Masterpieces Series).
- Stamp 1 (3p): Ajanta Panel Elephant motif, slate-violet color.
- Stamp 2 (6p): Konarak Horse motif, brown color.
- Stamp 3 (9p): Trimurti Sculpture motif, yellow-green color.
- Stamp 4 (2a): Nataraja Sculpture motif, carmine/purple color.
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India (1949) FDC / Archeological Stamps
€29.951949 India First Day Cover – 2nd Anniversary of Independence Archeological Series
Description: First Day Cover (FDC) issued on August 15, 1949, celebrating the second anniversary of India’s Independence. This historic release marks the debut of the definitive “Archeological Series,” the very first independent postal run created by the Indian government to replace the colonial King George VI stocks.
Envelope Design & Condition- Cover Status: Slightly folded First Day Cover (Unaddressed FDC). The lack of a handwritten recipient address leaves the layout entirely clean, which is highly prized by modern collectors.
Franking & Philatelic Specifications- Stamps Configuration: Displays a powerful high-density franking block of 9 historical values from the Archeological definitive series: 3p, 9p, 2a, 8p (or equivalent fraction), 6p, 1a, 4a, 3a, and 6a. Designs illustrate essential national architectural symbols including the Ashoka Lion Capital, Qutb Minar, and ancient temples.
- Cancellations: Tied by neat, original circular commemorative First Day of Issue postmarks, time-locked on the national holiday: August 15, 1949 (15/08/1949).
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India (1952) FDC / Bombay to Skive (Denmark)
€29.951952 Republic of India Registered FDC – Complete “Saints and Poets” Series to Denmark
Description: A premium and highly sought-after registered First Day Cover (FDC) from the early years of the Republic of India, sent to Skive, Denmark. This item features the complete, iconic commemorative series dedicated to India’s historical spiritual and literary figures, notable as the nation’s milestone first domestic photogravure stamp production.
Envelope Design & Cachet- Cover Type: Intact original illustrated First Day Cover stationery, displaying the official commemorative thematic artwork on the left margin.
Franking & Philatelic Specifications- Stamps: Features the complete set of 6 stamps from the landmark 1952 “Saints and Poets” emission, honoring Kabir (9p), Tulsidas (1a), Mira Bai (2a), Surdas (4a), Ghalib (4½a), and Rabindranath Tagore (12a).
- Cancellations: Neatly and centrally tied across the stamps by the official circular commemorative “First Day of Issue” datestamp, explicitly dated October 1, 1952 (01/10/1952).
Provenance, Route & Markings- Origin: Dispatched from the main postal center in Bombay, India on the opening day of the stamp issue.
- Registration Label: The original paper “R” registration label is attached on the reverse (back) of the envelope, a standard space-saving arrangement due to the dense multi-stamp layout on the front.
- Destination & Arrival: Addressed internationally to Skive, Denmark. (Note: As was standard in post-war European logistics to streamline cross-border processing times, no definitive arrival postmark was applied on the reverse upon delivery).
Condition & Context EvaluationExcellent genuine condition. The combination of the official illustrated cachet, the time-locked Bombay October 1, 1952 postmarks, and the complete 6-stamp photogravure run provides exceptional philatelic appeal. A standout specimen for specialized collectors of independent India, Commonwealth routes, or Scandinavian international destinations.
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Indochina (1948) Cover / Airmail from Saigon to Praha (Czech Republic)
€9.95Good condition. Nice stamps.
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Laos (2024) Cover / Buddha Park
€14.95Good Condition. Sent the first day of issue. One of the stamps WITHOUT overprint !!
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Malaya – Kelantan (1956) Cover / Kuala Krai to Copenhagen (Denmark)
€14.951956 Malaya (Kelantan) to Denmark – International Registered Cover with High-Density Multi-Franking
An exceptional and visually striking international registered commercial-philatelic cover sent from the provincial post office of Kuala Krai (State of Kelantan, Malayan Federation) to Copenhagen, Denmark. The piece documents an extraordinary high-density assembly of the contemporary definitive series.
**Franking and Tariff:** The cover is franked with an extensive multi-value combination of eleven stamps from the Sultan Ibrahim definitive issue of Kelantan. The arrangement consists of ten stamps applied to the obverse and a single 25c value applied to the reverse. The specific denominations included are 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c, 6c, 8c, 10c, two 12c stamps, 20c, and the 25c on the back, summing up to a total postage paid of 1 Dollar and 5 Cents (105 cents). This substantial franking was intended to display almost the entire low-to-medium section of the definitive set, heavily overpaying the basic registered UPU rate to Europe and catering to a multiple-weight letter scale.
**Chronology and Regional Routing:** The cover was registered at Kuala Krai on February 13, 1956, receiving the clean official rectangular paper registration label R 4278. It was routed via regional state transport toward the coastal capital hub, receiving the mandatory circular sorting transit backstamp of Kota Bharu on February 14, 1956, completing its local verification path before transoceanic dispatch to Scandinavia. No arrival postmark is present on the reverse at Copenhagen, which perfectly aligns with the standard European delivery operating procedures of the post-war era.
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Philippines (1931) Cover / Manila to Hanoi (Indochine)
€19.95PHILATELIC & POSTAL HISTORY DESCRIPTION
1931 (Dec 22) Manila (Philippines) to Hanoi (French Indochina) via Hong Kong
An exceptional and highly interesting inter-colonial postal history cover from the U.S. Administration of the Philippines to Tonkin (French Indochina) during the 1931 Christmas season.
Parameter Details Origin Manila, Philippine Islands (U.S. Administration) Destination Hanoi, Tonkin (French Indochina) Transit Hong Kong (British Crown Colony) Type of Mail Ordinary Surface Mail (Unregistered) Franking Rate 16-centavo composite rate Franking Details:
- 2c Green (Jose Rizal): 2 stamps (either pair or singles).
- 4c Carmine/Red (William McKinley): 3 stamps (comprising a pair and a single).
- Special Variety: The 4c stamps exhibit a highly desirable natural straight edge (imperforate on one side) from the sheet margin cutting process by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington.
Postal Route & Chronology:
- DEC 22, 1931 (Manila Departure): Circular datestamp neatly tying the franking on front.
- DEC 26, 1931 (Hong Kong Transit): Clear circular datestamp applied on transit (typically on reverse).
- DEC 31, 1931 (Hanoi Arrival): French colonial “HANOI / TONKIN” circular datestamp on reverse. A remarkably fast 9-day festive season transit.]
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Philippines (1942) Cover / First Semi-Postal Stamps
€39.95Japanese Occupation in Philippines. Very rare circulated FDC. Full set in this FDC !!!
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Philippines (1943) FDC / Manila to Manila
€19.951943 (Apr 1) Japanese Occupation of Philippines — Legitemately Circulated Overprinted Postal Stationery (12c Rate)
An exceptional Postal Stationery Envelope (originally U.S.-Commonwealth) uprated and legitimately circulated within Manila on April 1, 1943. Features a rare combination of ordinary postal cancels, a separate “First Day” commemorative mark, and authentic Japanese military censorship.
Parameter Details Format Postal Stationery Envelope (Entero Postal) with provisional overprint. Origin & Destination Local Manila delivery (Manila to Manila, Philippines) Date of Circulation April 1, 1943 (1/4/1943) Censorship Passed by Japanese Military Police / Censor (features native Japanese Kanji markings) Cancels & Markings Stamps tied by ordinary Manila postmarks; separate “UNANG ARAW” cachet applied on the cover. Franking & Postmark Details:
The cover pays the 12-centavo wartime domestic rate using a spectacular mixed franking:
- 5c Overprinted Indicia: The envelope’s original printed stamp, officially defaced and overprinted with a 5-centavo surcharge by the Japanese Military Administration.
- 2c Green Adhesive Stamp (Mount Mayon): Released on April 1, 1943.
- 5c Brown Adhesive Stamp (Rice Planting): Released on April 1, 1943.
- Important Postal Feature: Unlike standard souvenir covers, all adhesive stamps and the indicia are tied by genuine ordinary Manila daily datestamps (circular date stamps). The official “UNANG ARAW” (First Day of Issue) commemorative mark is struck on the envelope’s body without touching or canceling the stamps, confirming true commercial/ordinary postal usage.
Historical & Philatelic Significance:
This cover represents an authentic, non-favor wartime commercial usage. Prepared on the first day of the new pictorial series, it was processed through the standard post office mailing stream (hence the ordinary cancels) and subjected to formal Japanese Military Censorship. Truly circulated First Day Covers from the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines are significantly scarcer than their uncirculated favor-canceled counterparts.
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Vietnam (1959) Cover / Saigon to Paris (France)
€14.951959 South Vietnam to France – Commemorative First Day of Issue Airmail Cover – Reopening of the Trans-Vietnam Railway**
An exceptional and highly clean international registered airmail cover sent from Saigon (Republic of Vietnam) to Paris, France, documenting a verified First Day Cover commercial usage of the celebrated 1959 Railroad series.
**Franking and Rate:** Total postage paid with the complete commemorative series of four values issued to celebrate the Reopening of the Saigon-Đông Hà Railroad Line (Scott #116-119 / Yvert #132-135), depicting a modern diesel locomotive running over a geographical map layout of Vietnam. This complete set multi-franking perfectly met the required international airmail tariff plus the mandatory registration fee to Europe.
**Chronology and Transit:** The cover was dispatched at the Saigon Central Office on August 7, 1959, which marks the exact official first day of issue for this historical railway commemorative stamp series. It reached its destination in Paris on August 10, 1959, as verified by the circular arrival datestamp on the reverse. This remarkably swift transit of only three days provides clear evidence of optimal direct international air pouching via contemporary commercial airliners connecting Indochina with France.
**Postal Markings:** The obverse displays the special pictorial or commemorative First Day circular town datestamp neatly cancelling the complete strip of stamps. It also features the official paper registration label inscribed R 554 -11- applied at the dispatch office to mark its prioritized registered status.
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