France 1853/1876 - 14 letters Ceres and Napoleon - 2nd...

1. Auction Description (German) France – Classic Philately (Second & Third Republics as well as Empire): Magnificent, extensive lot of 14 historical domestic and business covers / postal stationery (1850s to 1880s), richly populated with Napoleon III (cut & perforated) and classic Cérès issues, diverse cancellations, railway post stamps, and original contents (bank and notarial correspondence) Object Description: A fascinating, museal collection of fourteen (14) classic 19th-century postal items and entire letters, documenting the heyday of classic French postal history. The lot impresses with an excellent diversity of postage rates, printings, and cancellation combinations. • Scope & Brand Coverage: o Contains classic stamps of the Second Republic (Cérès) as well as the Second Empire (Napoleon III – both imperforate and perforated/dentelé) and the Third Republic (Cérès and Type Sage). o Represented are values of 10 centimes (brown/purple), 20 centimes (blue – including imperforate Napoleon values, Cérès values as well as perforated issues), 25 centimes and 40 centimes (orange). • Postal Features & Stamps: o Varied cancellations with the characteristic black dot stamps (Lozenge / Gros chiffres), the fine single-circle and double-circle date stamps from Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris (Rue St. Honoré, St. Denis), Reims, Le Blanc, St. Affrique, etc. o Also includes an official Third Republic postcard (Carte Postale according to the 1872 decree) as well as various business covers, bank bordereaus (Crédit Agricole, Banque J.J. Piganeau) and notarial letters. • Historical Document Value: Nearly all covers retain their original, multi-page business contents, letterheads (including Tirage d’Or & d’Argent Escoffier Lyon, Tribunal de Commerce de Bordeaux) and watermarks/embossings, which perfectly complement the postal-historical context. Condition & Preservation: Age-appropriate, appealing condition with the usual light, authentic creases and traces of use; the stamps and postmark impressions present themselves predominantly in good to very fine quality. An excellent, complete ensemble for the advanced classical collector. 2. English Translation (Auction Description) France – Classic Philately (Second & Third Republics and Empire): Magnificent, Comprehensive Lot of 14 Historical Domestic and Commercial Covers / Postal Stationery (1850s to 1880s), Richly Featuring Napoleon III (Imperforate & Perforate) and Classic Cérès Issues, Diverse Cancellations, TPO/Transit Postmarks, and Original Enclosures (Banking and Notarial Correspondence) Description of the Object: A fascinating, museum-quality collection of fourteen (14) classic 19th-century postal covers and entire letters documenting the golden age of classic French postal history. This lot excels in its rich variety of rate steps, printings, and cancellation combinations. • Scope & Stamp Content: o Features classic definitive stamps of the Second Republic (Cérès), the Second Empire (Napoleon III – both imperforate/imperforé and perforated/dentelé), and the Third Republic (Cérès and Type Sage). o Includes values such as 10 centimes (brown/lilac), 20 centimes (blue – featuring imperforate Napoleon values, Cérès stamps, and perforated issues), 25 centimes, and 40 centimes (orange). • Postal Features & Cancellations: o Diverse cancellations using standard black dot grids (lozenge / gros chiffres), crisp single and double-circle date stamps from Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Reims, Le Blanc, St. Affrique, etc. o Includes an official Third Republic Postal Card (Carte Postale per the 1872 decree) alongside various commercial covers, bank bordereaus (Crédit Agricole, Banque J.J. Piganeau), and notary letters. • Historical Document Value: Nearly all covers retain their original multi-page business letters, decorative letterheads (e.g., Escoffier Lyon, Tribunal de Commerce de Bordeaux), and watermarks/embossings, perfectly completing the postal-historical context. Condition & Preservation: Age-appropriate condition consistent with commercial postal use, showing standard light folds and handling traces; stamps and postmark strikes are generally well-preserved in good to very fine condition. An exceptional, cohesive ensemble for the advanced classic collector. 3. Traduction Française (Description de Vente aux Enchères) Titre : France – Philatélie classique (IIe & IIIe Républiques et Empire) : Superbe et important lot de 14 lettres et entiers postaux historiques (années 1850 à 1880), richement garni d'émissions de Napoléon III (non dentelés et dentelés) et de types Cérès classiques, oblitérations variées, cachets ambulants et contenus d'origine (correspondance bancaire et notariale) Description de l'objet : Un ensemble fascinant et muséal de quatorze (14) plis et entiers postaux classiques du XIXe siècle, illustrant l'âge d'or de l'histoire postale française. Ce lot se distingue par une remarquable variété de tarifs, d'impressions et de combinaisons d'oblitérations. • Composition & Timbres : o Comporte des timbres classiques de la Deuxième République (Cérès), du Second Empire (Napoléon III – non dentelés et dentelés) et de la Troisième République (Cérès et Type Sage). o Présence de valeurs de 10c (brun/lilas), 20c (bleu – dont types Napoléon non dentelés, Cérès et dentelés), 25c et 40c (orange). • Particularités postales & Oblitérations : o Oblitérations aux grilles losangiques (gros chiffres), beaux cachets à date de Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Reims, Le Blanc, St. Affrique, etc. o Contient également une carte postale officielle de la Troisième République ainsi que divers plis commerciaux, bordereaux bancaires (Crédit Agricole, Banque J.J. Piganeau) et lettres de notaires. • Intérêt historique : Presque tous les plis conservent leurs lettres d'accompagnement d'époque, en-têtes illustrés (Escoffier Lyon, Tribunal de Commerce de Bordeaux) et filigranes, complétant à merveille l'intérêt postal et historique. État & Conservation : État de conservation conforme à l'usage commercial ancien, avec plis d'usage habituels ; les timbres et oblitérations sont pour la plupart d'une très belle fraîcheur. Un ensemble de premier ordre pour le collectionneur spécialisé en philatélie classique. #C304 Voir les photos!

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