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JOHN R. BOKER, JR. REUNION ISLAND - THE FIRST ISSUES Postage Stamps and Postal History To be sold at public auction

by H.R. Harmer , Inc in conjunction with Boule Philatelie during MonacoPhil 2004 Saturday , December 4t\ 2004 at 7:30PM Hotel Ermitage - Salon Jardin d'hiver, Square Benumarchais - Monaco

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******************************************************** Catalogue Descriptions: George Eveleth and Sergio Sismondo

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KEY TO CATALOGUING SYMBOLS

(*) Unused

(without gum or regummed ) Original gum (previously hinged or without gum as issued Original gum (neve r hinged ) o Used D Block of four or larger A On Piece

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MAJOR ABBREVIATIONS c.d.s. = circular date stamps ; NH= never hinged ; ovpt. = overprint ; h.r. = hinge remnant ; pmk. - postmark ; incl. = including s.e . =straightedge; ms. = manuscript CONDITION extremely fine - outstanding , the highest quality possible . very fine - choice condition , well centered ; if imperforate with four well clear margins . fine - sound in all respects , perforations clear design; if imperforate , margins may be close or touching , but will not cut design . very good - stamps are so graded either by reason of general appearance of imperfect centering or a fault.

Faults such as a thin spot, tear, crease , etc. will be described on individual lots at all times . In larger lots, degrees of condition denote the average , and copies above and below such condition can be expected . Minor separations on blocks or sheets are the rule rather than the exception and are not grounds for the return of a lot. The term "mint" denotes that the item has original gum , but does not imply that it is never hinged. The term "unused " is used to describe an uncancelled item that is without gum . Regarding covers , the following are not justification for the return of a lot: torn or partially removed back flaps , light file folds which do not detract from the overall appearance and small edge tears which do not affect adhesive or markings .

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Shaded portion can represent an actual hinge or the area disturbed by a hinge.

Never Hinged - unused with original gum in Post Office state and unmounted lightly hinged - unused with full original gum showing some evidence of a previous hinge which may be present in part or entirely removed . original gum - unused with original gum somewhat disturbed by previous hinging which may still be present .

Part original gum - unused with original gum, large hinge remnants may or may not be present.

Disturbed original gum - unused with original gum , affected by sweating , glazing or mount disturbance ; may not resemble the original gum .

Unused without gum (unless gum is mentioned) BLOCKS OR SHEETS AND THEIR GUM : Minor separations are the rule, rather than the exception, in the case of blocks or sheets of any size. A few separations-around four perts per row---00 not affect the value of a block or sheet and are not grounds for the return of a lot.

CATALOGUES USED France - 2005 Yvert Colonies - 2003-2004 Ceres

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ESTIMATED VALUES:

If an estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the description . It is used where the lot is large or where the actual value has little relation to the catalogue price. It represents the auctioneer 's appraisal of the true MARKET value of a lot and the figure is invariably close to the actual realization. It is useless for mail bidders to list any bids that are only a low proportion of such estimates.

IMPORTANT NOTE THIS AUCTION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY BOULE PHILATELIE. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE HANDLED DIRECTLY BY BOULE PHILATELIE: ALL PAYMENT, EXTENSION REQUESTS , AND THE SHIPPING OF LOTS.

John R. Boker, Jr. (1913 -2003) One hundred years from now , when the world's greatest philatelists are discussed , John R. Boker , Jr. will be mentioned as both one of the two outstanding philatelists of the second half of the twentieth century and as one of the greatest philatelist s of all time along with Ferrari , Lichtenstein , Caspary, Burrus , and a handful of others.

This auction featuring Mr . Boker's incredible collection of Reunion first issue stamps and covers reflects Mr. Boker 's ceaseless determination to always assemble the "best of the best " in every country or collecting area he found of interest. While few in lot numbers, this staggering array of the greatest rarities of Reunion philatel y represents a wonderful and unique offering that will most likely never occur again.

It is a great privilege and honor for all of us at H.R. Harmer , Inc. of New York , Greg Manning Auctions, Inc. and Boule Philatelie to pre sent this wonderful assemblage of world-class rarities with the impeccable provenance of the legendary John R. Boker , Jr . We also thank Sergio Sismondo for his work with the collection.

Ce/a fail maintenant plusieurs decennies que le nom de John R. Boker est connu comme celui d 'un des plus grands collectionneurs de timbres de la deuxieme moitie du XX e siec/e, comme ii 111

a ete nomme par le Collector's Club de New York. Sa passion pour la philatelie I 'a hisse aupres des plus grands noms tel que Ferrary, Lichtenstein , Caspa,y , Burrus et quelques rares autres.

Cette exceptionne lle vente aux encheres de la premiere emission des timbres de la Reunion montre / 'incroyable volonte de John R. Boker de reunir « le meilleur du meilleur » dans chaque domaine des collections qui ant pu le passionner. Bien que ne reunissant qu 'une trentaine de lots, cet ensemble de grandes raretes philateliques constitue une occasion unique et exceptionne lle qui ne se reproduira sans doute jamais .

C 'est un grand privilege pour nous H.R. Harmer, Inc. de New York, Greg Manning Auctions, Inc. et la maison Boule de Monaco de vous presenter « La Collection John R. Boker de la Reunion »,

composee uniquement de raretes mondiales d 'une provenance legendaire.

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type IV, without gum as issued , a spectacu lar mint example of this rarity, being the only copy still possessing a full sheet-margin at right in addition to being the only copy with a sheet-margin at bottom, which therefore makes it the proving example regarding the position of Type IV in the setting of four , plus it features an enormo us margin at top and a huge margin at left , rich color on fresh paper sti ll retaining its original bluing , some pinholes which are endemic to this thin tissue paper and mild creases , both mainly in the oversized sheet selvages , Superb appearance ; the unique bottom right corner sheet-margin example; signe d Calves and Sismondo and accompan ied by 2004 Sismondo certificate ; ex-Ferrari.

15c noir sur azure (typ e JV) neuf sans gomm e. Timbre avec marges exceptionn elles. Seul exemplair e connu de ce typ e avec marge du bas complete, bord def euille a gauch e. Ceres â‚Ź41,500 Est. 25 ,000-30 ,000

A 15% Buyer 's Premium Will Be Added To The Hammer Price Of Each Lot.

Les frais d'adjudication , de 15%, sont rajoutes par lot au prix d 'adjudication .

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type III, without gum as issued , a superb appearing mint example of this rarity, boasting lavishly large margins all around , plus its color is deep and the impression finel y etched on crisp paper that is without the faults typically associated with this issue, light ink spot entirely in the margin at left and some light toning at base barely showing through to face , otherwise Extremely Fine ; certainly one of the largest margined copies in existance ; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate.

15c noir sur azure (type 111)neuf sans gomm e. Timbre avec grandes marges, qua lite exceptionEst. 15,000 -20,000 nelle. Rare et superbe. Ceres €41,500

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type I, without gum as issued , a highly select example of this rare stamp , being one of the few mint copies in existance that is completely free of the myriad faults that plague this frail paper issue, four amp le to mostly large margins , deep rich co lor on uncommonly fresh paper that still retains its orig inal bluing , Very Fine ; clearly one of the finest mint examp les in existance in terms of overall quality ; signed Bloch , Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

15c noir sur azure (type I) neuf sans gomm e. Belle qualite, rare et superbe. Ceres €41,500

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Est. 20,000-25 ,000

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1904

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type I, without gum as issued , a particularly handsome mint single , with four uniformly large margins , strong color and a crisp impression on uncommonly fresh paper , three minute pinholes which are completely natural to the thin tissue paper upon which this is printed , otherwise Very Fine and choice ; among the finest mint singles extant; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate.

15c noir sur azure (typ e I) neuf sans gomm e. Timbre de tres belle qua lite avec trois p etits defau ts naturels du papi er au verso. Tres beau. Ceres â‚Ź41,500 Est. 15,000-20 ,000

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type I, an extraordinary used example of this rare stamp, being in a quality which few (if any) others enjoy, as it is unquestionab ly one of the very finest used singles extant, possessing lav ishly large margins all around, including partial sheet-margins both at top and at left, rich co lor and a sharp impression on remarkab ly fresh crisp paper, neatly cancelled by ms. cross hatched strokes , plus it is completel y free of the myriad faults that most often plague this notoriousl y frail issue, Extremely Fine and choice ; a true gem for the collector who seeks only the finest obtainab le quality ; signed Brun , Calves and Sismo ndo and accompanied by 2004 Sismo ndo certificate . #25, 15c noir sur azure (type I) oblitere plume . Timbre avec marges exceptionnell es, superbe quaEst. 12,000 -15,000 lite. Ceres â‚Ź23,500

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type II , used with ms. strokes cancel, ample to clear margins except where just touc hing the outer frame line at top right , rich color and a deep ly etched impression , tied to small piece by part ial strike of boxed "Mahebourg" cancellation of the island of Mauritius , Fine and rare; signed Calves , Roumet , Sismon do and Thier and accompa nied by 2004 Sismo ndo certificate .

15c noir sur azure (type JI) oblitere plume sur fragment de Lettre et cachet MAHEBOU RG encadre Est. 8,000-12,000 (partiel) appose a l'arrivee aMaurice . Belle qualite. Ceres â‚Ź23,500

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Ile de la Reunion .

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1907

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type I, w ithout gum as issued, an extrao rdinarily choice single, which is unqu estio nably the finest mint example in existence , boas ting excepti onally large and eve n margins on all four sides, plus its co lor is part icularly rich and tbe impress ion is deeply etched on marve lously fres h paper that sti ll retains its original bluing, but most remarkable of all is tbe fact that it is co mplete ly free of the myr iad faults that plague virtu ally all existin g copies, Superb; a true gem for the co nnoisseur of classics; signed Sismondo and acco mpanied by his 2004 certificate; ex-Ferrari.

30c noir sur azure (typ e I) neuf sans gomme. Timbre avec marges exceptionn elles. Le p lus be/ exemplaire connu en neuf .Ex-co llection Ferrari. Ceres â‚Ź37,500 Est. 20 ,000 -25 ,000

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Ile de la Reunion .

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1908

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type II, without gum as issued , another fabu lous mint single, being in a state of preservation enjoyed by few others , featuring lavishly large and even margins all around which are most uncharacteristic of this issue, plus its color is particularly strong and the impression is highly detailed on uncommonly fresh paper that still retains its origina l bluing , entirely free of the numerous faults that are typically associated with this frail issue , Extremely Fine; a true gem possessing tremendous visual appeal and clearly one of the very finest mint examples available; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

30c noir sur azure (type I) neuf sans gomme. Timbre avec grandes marges, qua lite exceptionnelle.

Est. 18,000-22 ,000 Rare et superbe. Ceres â‚Ź37,500

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type III, without gum as issued , an especially choice appearing mint example of this rarity, possessing four remarkably large margins whic h are seldom enco untered, rich color and crisp impress ion, faint diagonal crease at top left, Extreme ly Fine appearance ; signed Calves, Champ ion, Roum et and Sismondo and accompanie d by 2004 Sismondo certificate.

30c noir sur azure (type III) neuf sans gomme. Infime pli dans le coin superieur gauche . Timbre avec grandes marges, rare et tres beau. Ceres €37,500 Est. 8,000-12 ,000

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1910

1910

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#2a, 1852 30c Black on Blue, "X" Ornament at Upper Left Vertical, Type II, without gum as issued, a premium quality mint example of this constant typograp hical variety , being in a state of preservation few other copies enjoy, with large margins all around , deep rich color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, plus it is comp lete ly free of the myriad faults that plague this notoriously fragi le stamp , Extremely Fine ; among the finest mint examples of this rarity available; signed Calves and Sismon do and accompa nied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

30c noir sur azure (type JI) avec variete X vertical, neuf sans gomme. Timbre avec de tres belles Est. 20,000-30 ,000 marges, superbe. Ceres â&#x201A;Ź50,000

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type III, an eye-arresting example of this rarity, which is widely regarded to be the finest used copy in existance, boasting extravagantly large margins all around , plus both its color and impression are strong and the paper upon which it is printed is wonderfull y fresh, tied to piece by well struck blue lozenge of dots applied by the post office at SaintDenis , simp ly Superb; a highly desirable and completely sound example in addition to being the only copy of this stamp bearing this cancellation; signed Sismondo and accompanied by his certificate ; ex-Ferrari.

30c noir sur azure (type III) oblitere losange muet en bleu sur fragme nt. Timbre avec grandes marges, belle qualite. Seul exemplaire connu avec cette obliteration. Ex-collection Ferrari.

Ceres â&#x201A;Ź23,500 Est. 12,000-16,000

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type IV, an impressive used single, boasting extravagantly large margins all around , with strong color and clear impression , cancelled by two ms. strokes on the bottom left portion of a folded cover bearing an indistinct Saint Deni s postmark on front and a clear "St. Pau l/Ile de la Reunio n/ 15 Sept, 1857" arrival backstamp , Extremely Fine; an exceed ingly rare fault-free used example in the finest obtainable quality; signed Sismondo and accom panied by his 2004 certificate.

15 septembre 185 7, 30c noir sur azure (type IV) oblitere plume sur grande partie de Lettre avec cachet ST DENIS/ILE DE LA REUNJON et cachet ST PAUL/ILE DE LA RE UNION au verso. Timbre de bonne qualite avec belles marges. Ceres â&#x201A;Ź23,500 (oblitere) Est. 12,000- 15,000 Page 9

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1913 1913

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#2a, 1852 30c Black on Blue, "X" Ornament at Upper Left Vertical, Type II, an attractive used example of thjs constant typographical variety, mostly large margins to just touching outer frame line at top right , ms. cross hatched strokes cancel which has been somewhat lightened causing a minute surface fault, otherwise Fine and rare; signed Calves , Forbin , Gilbert and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate.

30c noir sur azure (X vertical, type JI) oblitere plume. Timbre avec grandes marges sur trois cotes, Est. 7,500-10,000 quelques infimes imperfections au recto. Rare et tres bet exemplaire. Ceres â&#x201A;Ź37,500

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Reunion First Issue Reprints Study, seven pieces containing 4 7 impressions of the 15c and 30c values comprised of the following: a full sheet of four panes of six, each pane with three 15c stamps on the top row and three 30c stamps on the bottom row, two panes printed on one side and the other two on the other side; two panes of six, one on blue paper and the other on grayish paper ; two blocks of four with two each of the 15c and 30c values (crease s); a vertical se-tenant pair ; and a 15c single, some minor faults but mostl y Very Fine ; an excellent group for the student of the first issue of Reunion.

sept morceaux contenant 47 impressions des valeurs 15c et 30c consistees en ce qui suit : une pleine feuille de quatre carreaux de six, chaque carreau avec trois 15c emboutit sur la rangee superieure et trois timbres 30c sur la rangee inferieure, deux carreaux imprimes d'un cote et /es autres deux de l'autre cote; deux carreaux de six, d'un sur le papier bleu et de l'autre sur le papier grisatre; deux blocs de quatre avec deux de chaque des valeurs 15c et 30c (plis) ; une paire verticale de Se-locataire; et un 15c choisit, quelques defauts de mineur mais la plupart du temps Est. 1,000-1,500 tres tres bien ; un excellent groupe pour l'etudiant de la premiere question de la Reunion.

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue, Type IV, single with generous margins all arou nd, vivi d rich color and a sharp impression , cance lled by ms . cross hatched strokes and tied to folded cover to Saint Denis by a beautifully struck "St. Suzanne/Ile de la Reunio n/20 Avril , 1852" datestamp , partially clear St. Denis backstamp on the same day, cover with surface scuff at left center and sma ll repair at right center , Very Fine usage paying the sing le 15c rate within the same postal district ; one of the earliest recorded covers franked by the first issue of Reunion in addition to being one of the very few first issue covers known originating from St. Suzanne; signe d Sismondo and accompanied by his 2004 certificate .

20 avril J852, J5c noir sur azure (typ e JV) oblitere plum e et cachet Ste SUZANN Elf LE DE LA RE UNION sur lettre de Sainte-Suzanne pou r Saint-D enis avec au verso cachet ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION en arrivee. Ceres â&#x201A;Ź48,500 Est. 20,000-30 ,000

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#1, 1852 15c Black on Blue , Type II , single with four large margins , deep rich color and a detailed impre ssion on crisp fresh paper , cancelled by cross hatched ms . strokes on cover to Mauritius, partial "St. Denis /Ille de la Reunio n/ LOAvril, 1854" c.d .s. which is repeated on verso, clear "Mauritius /G .P.O./AP 19, 1854" crowned circle arrival postmark, the sta mp, which has been lifted for examination and hinged back in plac e, has a minut e pinhole wh ich is natural to the paper , cover with a couple trivial erosion spots, Very Fine usage paying the 15c internal rate to port ; one of the few recorded first issue covers to Mauritius; signed Behr, Brun , Ca lves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo cert ificate ; ex-Burrus.

10 avril 1854, 15c noir sur azure (type II) oblitere plum e sur Lettre de Saint-Denis pour Maurice avec cachets ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION et MAURITI US/ GPO couronne. Le timbre est en tres bon etat, une des deu.x lettres connues pour l'Ile Maurice, grande rarete. Ceres €48,500 Est. 20,000-30,000

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type I, an eye-arresting single , boasting margins so large that it resembles a die proof , including full sheet-margins at top and at bottom , with deep rich color and a strong impression on fresh paper , cancelled by cross hatched ms. strokes on folded letter to St. Denis , mostly clear "St. Benoit/Ile de la Reunio n/ JO Mars , 1852" postmark at right and "St. Denis /Ile de la Reunion / I I Mars , 1852" arrival back stamp , an Extremely Fine and striking usage paying the 30c rate from one postal district to another ; a very important first issue Reunion cover , being not only the only recorded cover in which the stamp has full sheet-margins at both top and bottom, but it is also the earliest known usage of any first issue; signed Behr, Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

JO mars 1852, 30c noir sur azure (type I) oblitere p lume sur Lettre de Saint-Benoit p our SaintDenis avec cachet ST BENOIT/ILE DE LA REUNION et au verso ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION. Timbre de qualite exceptionnelle, seule Lettre connue avec un timbre comportant de grandes marges en haut et en bas. Ceres â&#x201A;Ź34,000 Est. 20,000-30 ,000

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type IV, sound sing le with four uniformly large margin s, fresh color and a clear impression , tied by ms . cross hatched strokes to reassembled cover to St. Paul , bold "St. Denis /lie de la Reunio n/ 14 Juin , 1859" postm ark and mostly clear "St. Pau l/lie de la Reunion/15 Juin , 1859" arrival c.d.s ., the cover front , which is of very thin flimsy paper has suffered cons iderab le damage not affecting the adhesive , and had been restored including the add ition of backtlaps , Very Fine appearance , an attract ive usage paying the single 30c rate from one postal district to another ; signed Sismondo and accompanied by his 2004 certificate.

14juin 1859, 30c noir sur azur e (type I V) oblitere plum e sur Lettre de Saint-D enis pour Saint-Paul avec cachets ST/DENIS /ILE DE LA RE UNION et ST PA UL/ILE DE LA RE UNION au recto. La Est. 15,000-20 ,000 Lettre estji-agil e mais le timbr e est sup erbe.Ceres â&#x201A;Ź34,00 0

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type III, a visually striking sing le, posse ssing extravagantly wide , though somewhat irregular, margins all around , strong color and impression , uncancelled and affixed to folded letter to St. Leu , "St. Denis /Ile de la Reunion/23 Sept, 1858" c.d.s. has been overstruck by the same postmark on the next day, partially clear blue "./lie de la Reunio n/24 Sept, 1858" datestamp alongside , cover a bit nibbled at right , otherwise fresh and Very Fine interisland usage ; signed Ca lves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

23 sept embre 1858, 30c noir sur azure (typ e 111)non oblitere sur Lettre de Saint-D enis pour SaintLeu avec cachet ST DENlS/JLE DE LA RE UNION et cachet a date bleu ST LE U mal venu. Timbre Est. 20,000-25,000 avec marges exceptionn elles. Ceres €34,000

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#2a, 1852 30c Black on Blue , "X" Ornament at Upper Left Vertical, Type II, mostly clear margins to just touching outer frame line in places , rich co lor on fresh paper , neat ms. strokes cance l, on blui sh folded cover to St. Denis , mostly clear "St. Denis/Ile de la Reun ion/25 Nov" arrival datestamp and faint red "La Possess ion/Ile de la Reunion/25 Nov" postmark , the stamp , which has been lifted for examin ation and hinged back in place, with faint horizontal crease , and cove r with address pan ed cut away and restored, Fine usage show ing the single 30c rate betwee n two different posta l districts; a great rarity, with only three examples of this variety recorded on cover; signed Behr, Ca lves, Holcombe and Sismon do and accompa nied by 2004 Sismond o certificate .

23 sept embre 1858, 30c noir sur azure (typ e III) non oblitere sur lettre de Saint-D enis pour SaintLeu avec cachet ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION et cachet a date bleu ST LE U ma! venu. Timbre avec marges exceptionn elles.

Est. 15,000-20 ,000

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1921

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#2a, 1852 30c Black on Blue, "X" Ornament at Upper Left Vertical, Type II, single with four ample to mostly large margin s on 1852 folded letter to St. Pierre , partial "St. Deni s/Ile de la Reunio n/15 Nov, 1852" c.d.s., a small ms. "o" postmark is the only evidence of cancellation , cover with reinforced splits from ink erosion , Fine and extremely rare ; only three covers are recorded franked by this constant typographical variety; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

15 novembre 1852, 30c noir sur azure (type II , X vertical) oblitere plume sur lettre de Saint-D enis pour Saint-Pi erre avec cachet ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION (frappe ma! venue). Une des trois lettres connues avec la variete du 30 centimes, une des pi eces maj eures de la pr emiere emission.

Est.

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#2, 1852 30c Black on Blue, Type IV, margins clear to just touching the outer frame line in places , deep rich co lor and crisp impression on fres h paper , uncancelled on folded cover to St. Denis , light but mostly clear "St. Andre /Ile de la Reunio n/30 Aout , 1852" c.d.s. at lower left and "St. Denis/Ile de la Reunion /30 Auot , 1852" arrival back stamp , a fresh and Very Fine usage to pay the 30c rate between two different postal districts ; a rare and desirable cover; signed Behr, Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

30 aout 1852, 30c noir sur azure (typ e JV) non oblitere sur Lettre de Saint-Andre pour Saint -Denis avec cachet ST ANDRE/ILE DE LA RE UNION et au verso ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION. Tres Jolie pi ece.

Est. 15,000 -20,000

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REUNION

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December 4, 2004

Lot

Combination Covers

/f5) 1923

1923

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#1-2, 1852 15c Black on Blue and 30c Black on Blue , the I Sc Type IV and the 30c Type III , singles of each with clear margins all around , rich co lors and sharp impressions , affixed slightly overlapping to folded letter to Nantes , France , partial "St. Andre/Ile de la Reunion/13 Jui!, 1852" town of origin c.d.s., partial "St. Denis/Ile de la Reunion/13 Jui I, 1852" transit postmark and backstamp , endorsed "Par le pr emier navire en Depart " at top left, clear red "Colonies Fra ./Marseille /26 Oct. 52" entry postmark ties the 30c stamp and matching "35" due handstamp , "Nantes /29 Oct" backstamp , fresh and Very Fine combination first issue frankin g cover ; the two stamps paid the 30c single interior rate plus I Sc for delivery to the harbor ; one of only five recorded first issue combination covers and among the most important covers of French Colonial philately; signed Bloch , Calves , Holcombe and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate ; exCaspary .

13 Jui/l et 1852 15c noir sur azure (typ e JV) et 30c noir sur azure (typ e 111)non obliteres sur lettre de Saint -Andre a destination de Nantes avec cachet ST ANDRE/ILE DE LA RE UNION (13 Jui/ let), au verso cachets ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION (13j uillet), COLONIES FRAIMARSEILLE (26 octobre) et d'arrivee NAN TES (29 octobre). Les timbres sont sup erbes, grand e rarete de l 'histoire po stale de la Reunion.

Est. 60,000-80,000

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#1-2, 1852 15c Black on Blue and 30c Black on Blue , the 15c Type IT and the 30c Type IV , singles of each with margin s cut along the frame lines but not into the designs , vivid rich colors and sharp impre ssions, uncancelled on departure and affixe d slightly overlapping on folded letter to Na ntes, France , mostly clear "St. Andre/Ile de la Reunio n/ 16 Oct, 1852" town of origin c.d.s., "St. Denis/I le de la Reunio n/ 16 Oct , 1852 " transit backstamp , endorsed "Par le premi er navaire en Depart" at upper left , no French entry postmark but stamps tied to each other and to cover by "2221" in dotted lozange applied upon arr ival in France , "Nantes / 16 Jan v, 1853" arrival backstamp , the 15c stamp with a vertical crease close to the right margin coincident with the original fold of the cover , otherwise a fresh and Very Fine combination first issue franking cover ; the two stamps paid the 30c single interior rate plus 15c for deli very to the harbor ; one of only five recorded first issue combination covers and among the most important covers of French Colonial philately; signed Ca lves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate .

16 Janvier 1853 15c noir sur azure (type 11) et 30c noir sur azure (type JV) obliteres peti ts chiffres 222 1 sur lettre de Saint-Andre pour Nantes avec cachet ST ANDRE/ILE DE LA RE UNION au recto et cachets ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION et NAN TES au verso. Obliteration p etits chiffres de Nant es apposee a l'arrivee. Une des plus belles lettres connues avec cette emission, gra nde raEst. 50,000- 75,000 rete de l'histoire postal e de la Reunion.

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#1, 2a, 1852 15c Black on Blue and 30c Black on Blue with "X" Ornament at Upper Left Vertical, the 15c Type I and the 30c Type II showing the constant typograph ical variety, choice sing les of each with uncommonl y large margins all around , intense co lor and strong impression on fresh paper , uncancelled on departure and affixed slightly overlapping on folded cover to Nantes, France, we ll struck "St. Pau l/Ile de la Reunion/8 Mai, 1857" datestamp , endorsed "Voie de Suez" at upper left, red "Col. Fr.N. Suez Amb A./6 Juin 57" trans it postmark and matching boxed "PD" handstamp , stamps well tied to cover by two bold strikes of "1896" in dotted lozange applied upon arriva l in Marsei lle, "Paris A Bordeaux F7 Juin 57" traveling post office tran sit backstamp and "Nantes 42/8 Juin 57'' arriva l back stamp , fres h and Extremely Fine; a fabulous first issue com bination franking cove r; the two stamps paid the 30c single interior rate plus 15c for delivery to the harbor; in our opinion this is the greatest cover in Reunion philatel y in addition to being one of the great covers of classic philatel y in general , being the finest of the only five first issue combination franking covers recorded; signed J Brun and Sismondo and accompa nied by 2004 Sismo ndo certificate.

I er Janvier I 852 I 5c noir sur azure (type I) et 30c noir sur azure (type 11, X vertical) obliteres petits chiffres I 896 sur Lettre de Saint-Paul pour Nantes avec cachet ST PAUL/ILE DE LA RE UNION et cachet de transit COL FRIV SUEZ AMB A au verso, cachet d'arrivee NAN TES au verso. Obliteration petits chiffres de Marseille apposee a l'arrivee du bateau. Timbres tres beaux, rarete de l'histoire postale de la Reunion.

Est. 90,000- 120,000

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#1-2 , 1852 15c Black on Blue and 30c Black on Blue , the 15c Type II and the 30c Type IV, singles of eac h w ith margins cut along the fra me lines but not into the des igns, vivid rich colors and sharp impressio ns, uncancelled and affixe d slightly over lappi ng on folded letter to Na ntes, France , clear "St. Andre/lie de la Reunion/23 Aout, 1852" tow n of origin c.d.s., "St. Denis/Ile de la Reuni on/23 Aout, 1852" trans it backsta mp, endorse d per "Zaide " at upper left, red "Co lonies Fra ./Ma rseille/25 Nov . 52" entry postmark and black "35" due hand stamp, "Nantes/26 Nov " backsta mp, fres h and Very Fine combin ation first issue fra nki ng cover; the two stamps paid the 30c single inte rior rate plus 15c for delivery to the harbor; one of only five recorded first issue combination covers and among the most important covers of French Colonial philatel y; signe d Ca lves and Sismondo and acco mpanied by 2004 Sismondo certificate.

23 aoitt 1852 15c noir SW' azure (typ e II) et 30c noir SW ' azure (type I V) non obliteres sur Lettre de Saint-Andre pour Nantes avec cachets ST ANDRE/IL£ DE LA RE UNION et COLONIES FRAIMARSEILLE au recto, cachets ST DENIS/IL£ DE LA RE UNION et NAN TES au verso. Lettre ;ais (25c) et la taxe par voie de mer avec taxe 35 double trait au recto pou r le p ort interieur fra111 Est. 60,000-80 ,000 (J0c). Lettre d'une grand efrai chew; grande rarete de l'histoire posta le de la Reunion.

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France Used in Reunion, blue folded letter to Marseille franked by sing les of France 1862 10c Bister on Yellowish and 40c Orange on Yellowish (Ceres #21, 23), former with top right comer missing , tied by two strike s of the anchor in lozenge of dots cancel , bold blue double circle "Reunion/St. Den is/ 18 Juil , 65" dispatch c.d.s. alongside and endorse d "Via Suez " at top left, red boxed "PD" handstam p and red maritime octagonal "Col.FY.S uez Paq .F./1 Mars .1/ 15 Ao ut, 65" tran sit (Sa lles # 1.854) , "Marsei lle 3 (12) 3/1 5 Ao ut 65" arri val backstamp , Very Fine and unique usage ; the stamps paid the 50c rate to France comp rised of I Sc internal posta ge, I 0c specia l ship cha rge and 25c for the transit to France by Frenc h packet ; a mere handful of covers sent from Reunion to France by French packet franked with French stamp s are recorded , of these this is the only example which used 50 centimes of perforated "Empire" stamps to pay the rate; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo cert ificate.

18 Jui/l et 1865, France, 1862, 10c bistre et 40c orange obliteres losange ancre, cachet RE UNION/ST DENIS sur Lettre de Saint-D enis pour Marse ille avec cachets COL F V SUEZ PAQ F (Salles 1854) et MARSEILLE au verso. La Lettre, affr anchie avec des timbres ji -am;ais, a ete remise au bureau de Saint-D enis qui a appose son cachet a date avant de la remettre au bateau " Erimant e "qui a annule Les timbres avec son cachet ancre. Tres p eu de lettres sont connues ayant voyage par paqu ebots ji -am;ais affranchi es avec des timbres de metropole. Rarete de l'histoire po stale fran r;a ise, de la pa ste maritime et de la Reunion.

Est. 5,000-7 ,500 1928

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Mauritius Used in Reunion , folded cover to Calcutta , India franke d w ith a horizonta l pair of Mauritius 1860 4d Rose (S.G. #48) with a w ing margin at left , well tied by two strikes of blue lozenge of dots cance llation of St. Denis, match ing "St. Denis/lie de la Reunion/7 Avril, 1861" postmark at top right and matching boxed "PD" handstamp whic h was subseque ntly overstruc k in red, endorsed "p St1'. Nepaul to Ad en", "Aden Str. Point 17 Ap 61" transit backstamp (Sismondo #PM 20) , and rectangu lar frame d "(Calc utta Steam Letter )/ 1861 May 11/Str. Bg./Indian Do. 4" arrival backstam p (G iles Pmk . #SR50) indicati ng loca l charges to be co llecte d, cover missing part of flap on reverse resulting in the top ha lf of the Calc utta Steam Letter marking being missing and cover also affecte d by some ink erosio n, still a Very Fine and mo st intriguing usage ; the only example known to us of Mauritius stamps being used from Reunion; signed Holcombe and Sismondo and accompanied by 2004 Sismondo cert ificate .

7 avril 1861 Maurice, 1860-63, 4p rose (dentele 14) en pai re obliteree losange muet, cachet ST DENIS/ILE DE LA RE UNION en b!eu et griff e PD, egalement en bleu, sur lettre de Saint-D enis pour Calcutta (Ind e) avec, au verso, cachet ADEN STR POIN T/ 17 AP 61 et cachet d'arrivee CALCUTTA STEAMERLETTER encadre indiquant la taxe a paye r par le destinataire. Utilisation exc eptionn elle de timbres de Maurice a la Reunion, Lettre transport ee pa r paqu ebot anglais. Grande rarete de l'histoire postal e de la Reunion et de /'Ile Maurice.

Est. 5,000- 7,500

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CONDITIONS DE VENTE Les frais de 15% sont ajoutes aux prix d'a djudication de cbaque lot.

La vente est faite au comptant. Les acheteurs sont prie s de payer leurs achats immediateme nt apres la vente aux encberes. Le paiement peut etre fait : En especes Par cheq ue: a l'o rdre de BOULE ; pour les cheques emis sur l' etranger ajouter 15€ de frais bancaires Par viremen t : les transferts doivent etre effectues en Euro sur le compte suivant : Credit Lyonnai s 2 avenue Prince sse Al ice - 98000 Monaco Principaut e de Monaco 30002 03243 0000071366X 70 MC83 3000 2032 4300 0007 1366 X70 BOULE MONA CO-COLLECTIONS S.A.M .

- Norn de la Banque: - Adresse: - Code banque: - Code guicbet: - Numero de compte: - Cle RIB : -!BAN - Norn de compte:

Les lots ne seront delivres qu 'a pres reception comp lete du reg lement.

Les expeditions (frais postaux et assurance) sont

a la charge du client.

Aucun lot ne peut etre retoume apres un del ai de trn mois a compter du jour de la I'a djudication.

CONDITIONS OF SALE The buyer 's premium is 15% added on the hammer price of every lot.

Buyers must pay cash. Payment can be made by the following methods : o

Cash .

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Cheque : payable to BOULE ; for cheque coming from foreign countries plea se add 15€ for the bank comm ission.

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Bank tran sfer : must be made in Euros on the following account : Name of the Bank: Address: Account number : IBAN: BlC code: Account Name :

CRE DIT LYONNAlS 2 avenue Princesse Alice - 98000 Monaco Principaute de Monaco 000007 l 366X MC83 3000 2032 4300 0007 1366 X70 CRLYFRPP BOULE MONACO-COLLECTIONS S.A.M.

Lots will be delivered after full payme nt is made .

Postal charge including insurance will be charged to the buyer.

No lot will be refunded after 30 days after the auction.

IMPORTANT NOTE THIS AUCTION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY BOULE PHILA TELIE. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE HANDLED DIRECTLY BY BOULE PHILATELIE: ALL PAYMENT , EXTENSION REQUESTS , AND THE SHIPPING OF LOTS.

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