Hong Kong (2024) Block / Train
€5.80Excellent Condition. MNH.
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Hungary (1936) Registered Mail / Budapest to Velika Kikinda (Yugoslavia)
€19.95
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1936 Hungary Registered Commercial Cover to Yugoslavia – Complete Series
Description: A beautifully preserved commercial registered cover sent from Budapest, Hungary, during the interwar period to Velika Kikinda, Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Franking & Philatelic Details- Stamps: Features the complete set of 5 stamps commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Recapture of Buda from the Turks (1686-1936).
- Cancellations: Dual-canceling method utilized at the origin post office:
- A special commemorative postmark neatly struck across the stamps.
- A standard regular circular datestamp struck separately on the cover envelope, leaving the stamps fully visible and clear of heavy ink. Datestamp reads September 2, 1936.
Postal History & Registration Marks- Registration Label: Official Hungarian R-label attached from the main office: Bp. 62.
- Destination: Addressed to Vel. Kikinda (Velika Kikinda), a highly interesting postal destination within the multinational region of Vojvodina, Yugoslavia.
- Arrival Markings: Reverse/back features a partial and lightly struck Yugoslavian arrival datestamp, faded but sufficient to verify transit completion.
Condition ReportGood commercial condition with clean margins. Excellent eye appeal due to the deliberate and neat placement of the regular cancellation mark away from the commemorative stamp designs.
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Hungary (2020) – Pack – / John Paul II
€84.95Excellent condition. MNH. Includes 4 Blocks. Red / Brown block only avaiable in this pack. Only 1000 packs issued.
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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 MedellÃn (Colombia)
Description: An extraordinary and museum-quality historical document sent from the remote mountain post office of Rhenock in Sikkim to MedellÃn, Colombia, during May-July 1934.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 MedellÃn, 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 MedellÃn, 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 (1947) Cover / Calcutta to Copenhagen (Denmark)
€5.95British India – 1947 – Airmail Commercial Cover – Calcutta to Copenhagen, Denmark Commercial airmail cover mailed from Calcutta on 30 April 1947 to Copenhagen, Denmark, bearing a multiple franking of King George VI definitives totalling 1 Rupee 7? Annas, consistent with the international airmail service from British India to Northern Europe during the final…
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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 (1951) Booklet / Christmas Seals / Tuberculosis
€125.00Good condition. Complet booklet including full imperforated sheet and 10 full imperforated sheets with color proofs. Very Rare.
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India (1952) Booklet / Christmas Seals / Tuberculosis
€175.00Good condition. Complet booklet including full imperforated sheet and 10 full imperforated sheets with color proofs. Very Rare.
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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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India (1952) Sheet Imperforated / Christmas Seals / Tuberculosis
€19.95Good condition. Full sheet imperforated.
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