382nd Auction

1824, unbezahlter kpl. Brief von Smyrna über Konstantinopeler Forwarding Agent Tanoni, mit  L1 "TURQUIA" nach Verviers, rückseitig mit klarem Desinfektionssiegel "NETTO DI FUORA E SPORCO DI DENTRO" (Meyer Haupttyp A) und schwarzem "Duitschland über Henri Chapelle" . Bei der Ankunft wurden dem Empfänger insgesamt 12" Decimes in Rechnung gestellt.

1940, Hammarsten-Jansson composite essay sheetlet in brown, with seven unissued designs, no gum as issued, a couple of tiny surface soiling spots, otherwise very fine and very scarce

1940, Hammarsten-Jansson composite essay sheetlet in black, with seven unissued designs, no gum as issued, tiny tear on the margin above, minor crease at upper left corner and vertical bend on the right margin, otherwise fine and very scarce

1913, official postcard "COMITE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIQUE/ Congres de Lausanne/ Mai 1913" written by Pierre de Coubertin with his signature, from "LAUSANNE 20.V.13" to France. Very rare and most attractive.

FRANCE: 1956, Pierre de Coubertin 30 Fr., coulor proofs in 2 different shades of blue, green and red, all in imperforated pairs, unmounted mint

30 Fr., epreuve d'artiste in lilac with artist's signature 'R. Serres'

30 Fr., epreuve d'artiste in issued colours

30 Fr., epreuve d'artiste in olive-brown with artist's signature 'R. Serres', tiny staining

30 Fr., epreuve d'artiste in olive

Issued 30 Fr., imperforated, corner block of 4, unmounted mint

1963, Monaco, Pierre de Coubertin 1,00 fr., 'essai de couleur', vertical marginal strip of 5 with printing date , stamps in 4 different colours, including 2 multicoloured stamps, unmounted mint

1896, Organising Committee printed envelope with return adresse in Greek language, sent locally with cds. "ATHENS 7/ 28 MAR. 1896" (4th day of the games) and red Committee cachet adjacent. Very fine and rare.

1896, Organising Committee printed envelope, sent locally with cds. "ATHENS 7/ 27 MAR. 1896" (3rd day of the games) and red Committee cachet adjacent. Very fine and rare.

1896, Greek Olympic Committee printed circular with invitation to a meeting with the Crown Prince in the Palace on January 19th, signed by the Secretary General of the committee, used with cds. "ATHENS 1/ 17 JAN. 1896" and adjacent Committee cachet in violet. Very fine and fresh. A rare item.

1896, Greek Olympic Committee printed postcard on green carton, used with cds. "ATHENS 1 MAY 1896" and adjacent Committee cachet in red. Tiny termite hole, otherwise very fine and fresh. A rare card.

1896, Greek Olympic Committee printed newspaper wrapper, used with cds. "ATHENS 7/ 25 MAR 1896" ( 3rd day of the games) and adjacent Committee cachet in red. Very fine and fresh. A rare item.

1896, 1 l., die proof in olive-brown on carton paper, very fine, certificate Enzo Diena (signature deleted)

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in olive-yellow, on ungummed carton paper, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in grey-mauve, on ungummed carton paper, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in black-lilac, on ungummed carton paper, corner copy, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in black-blue, on ungummed carton paper, corner copy, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in olive-brown, on ungummed carton paper, corner copy, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in rose, on ungummed carton paper, corner copy, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in salmon, on ungummed carton paper, corner copy, very fine.

1896, 5 l., imperforated colour proof in grey, on ungummed carton paper, corner copy, very fine.