Lots 996 - 1036, Catalogue of Auction #94, Raritan Stamps, Inc

French Occupation of Fezzan

1943, black overprint "Fezzan. Occupation Francaise" on King Victor Emmanuel 50c violet, top sheet margin block of four, full original dry gum as always, NH, VF, expertized by R. Calves, Sassone #1, C.v. €1,200++, Est. $150-$200

1943, black or carmine surcharges "Fezzan. Occupation Francaise" on Libyan definitive stamps 0.50fr/5c, 3fr/20c, 3.50fr/25c and 5fr/50c, set of four values, full OG, NH, VF, each stamp with expert's sign or handstamp, Sassone#2, 5-7, €2,140, Est. $300-$400

1943 (June 25), registered postcard from Sebha to Brazzaville (French Congo), franked by four values, double circle "R.F. Postes/Fezzan" cancellation with date inserted by hand, arrival marking "10.JUL.43" is alongside, VF and scarce, expertized by G. Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi, Enzo Diena, Sassone #1, 5, 7, PA1, €4,050, Est. $600-$700

Air Post stamps and covers

1943, black overprint "Fezzan. Occupation Francaise" on Pegasus 50c brown, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, full original dry gum as often, NH, VF, R. Calves guarantee hs on reverse of each stamp, Sassone #PA1, C.v. €2,200++, Est. $300-$400

1943 (August 21), five overprinted or surcharged stamps used on registered air mail cover, tied by "Poste Militaire No. 561" date stamps, addressed to French Cameroon, censorship tape and black two-ring handstamp, arrival marking is on reverse, mostly VF and very rare, Sassone #7, 11-12, PA2-3, €11,250, Est. $1,600-$2,000

1946, Sebha Fort, Mosque, Map and Camel, 10c-50fr, complete set of 15 and the same set on three unaddressed covers cancelled at Sebha on March 18, 1948, the latter ones with minor perforation soiling, set with full OG, NH, VF, Sassone #1-15, Est. $300-$400

1946, Sebha Fort, Mosque, Map and Camel, 10c-50fr, complete set of 15 die sunk epreuves de luxe, each one with protected paper, appropriate punctures and text at bottom right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare, only a few complete sets possible, Sassone #1-15, Est. $500- $600

1947, registered cover sent to Algeria, franked by three Fezzan-Ghadames values of 1.50fr, 3fr and 10fr, tied by Sebha date stamp, minor perforation tips soiling, still F/VF, Sassone #4, 7, 10, €3,100, Est. $300-$400

1947, registered cover addressed to Cairo, franked by three Fezzan-Ghadames stamps of 2fr, 2.50fr and 20fr, cancelled by Sebha "18.2.1947" ds, Cairo arrival marking on the back, VF, Sassone #5-6, 12, €3,250, Est. $400- $500

1950, postcard (Desert view) sent from Sebha to France, bearing three Fezzan-Ghadames values of 1fr, 1.50fr and 2.50fr, tied by Sebha ds, fresh and VF, Sassone #3-4, 6, €3,950, Est. $500-$600

1951, cover sent to NYC, bearing three Fezzan-Ghadames values of 2fr, 3fr and 20fr, tied by Ghadames "15.2.1951" ds, light vertical fold away from the stamps, otherwise fresh and F/VF, Sassone #5, 7, 12, €2,400, Est. $250- $300

1949, General Leclerc, Colonel D'Ornano and Historical Places, 1fr-50fr, complete set of 11, full OG, NH, as well as the same set on registered air mail cover from Sebha to NYC, all appropriate markings and arrival ds on reverse, both items are VF, cover franked with a complete set is rare, Sassone #16-26, €11,930, Est. $1,200-$1,500

1949, General Leclerc, Colonel D'Ornano and Historical Places, 1fr-50fr, complete set of 11 epreuves de luxe, in addition artist's proof of 4fr red brown without the text and punctures (G. Biondi certificate), sheet of 12fr with minor soiling, generally fresh, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Sassone #16-26, Est. $400-$500

1949, Monument at Djerma Oasis, 1fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, only a few such sets possible, Sassone #16, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1949, Tombs of the Beni-Khettab, 4fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare, Sassone #18, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1949, Well at Gorda, 10fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Sassone #21, Est. $1,000- $1,200

1949, Colonel D'Ornano and Fort at Murzuch, 15fr denomination, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH,VF and very rare unit, Sassone #23, Est. $700-$800

1949, General Leclerc and the Map of Fezzan, 50fr denomination, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare unit, Sassone #26, Est. $700-$800

1951, cover addressed to New York, franked by three Fezzan stamps of 4fr, 8fr and 10fr, cancelled by Sebha date stamps, VF, Sassone #18, 20, 21, €3,650, Est. $400 -$500

1951, Camels, Agriculture, Well Drilling and Ahmed Bay, 30c-50fr, perforated and imperforated complete sets of 12, the last one with nice margins, full OG, NH (perf) or hinged, VF, Sassone #29-40, a, C.v. €820, Est. $150-$200

1951, Camels, Agriculture, Well Drilling and Ahmed Bay, 30c-50fr, complete set of 12 in epreuves de luxe, nine of those (30c-15fr) are sunken dies, occasional inclusions, fresh quality, no gum as produced, NH, VF, Sassone #29 -40, Est. $400-$500

1951, Camels, 30c denomination, 10 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with penciled control numbers instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and rare assembly, these color proofs were issued in very limited quantity, Sassone #29, Est. $800-$1,000

1951, Stylized Agriculture, 4fr denomination, 10 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in pencil instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Sassone #32, Est. $800- $1,000

1951, Well Drilling, 10fr denomination, 10 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with appropriate punctures, but control numbers in pencil instead of text at lower right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare unit, Sassone #35, Est. $800-$1,000

1952, registered cover to Rochester, franked by three high values of the third Fezzan set, tied by Sebha "31.3.1952" postal markings, minor soiling, still F/VF, Sassone #39-40, €2,700, Est. $300-$400

Semi-Postal issues

1950, Charity issue, 15+5fr red brown and 25+5fr blue, complete set of two and two epreuves de luxe, full OG or no gum as produced, NH, VF, Sassone #27-28, Est. $150-$200

1950, Charity issue, "Help to the Unfortunate", denomination 15+5fr, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in indigo, blue, vermilion, green, carmine, dark blue green, brown and orange brown, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, in addition a "common" epreuve de luxe in red brown with the text, all have no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Est. $700-$800

1950, Charity issue, Mother and Child, denomination 25+5fr, 8t trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in indigo, dark green, bright green, carmine, purple, brown lilac, black brown and sepia, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, all have no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Est. $700-$800

1952, cover to Morocco bearing eight stamps of three different issues, cancelled by Sebha "31.3.1952" ds, vertical fold did not affect the stamps, otherwise F/VF, Sassone #1 x2, 2, 4, 18 x2, 27-28, €9,950, Est. $800- $1,000

1948, Airport in Fezzan and Airplane over the Map, 100fr red and 20fr dark blue, complete set of two and two epreuves de luxe, full OG or no gum as produced, NH, VF, Sassone #PA1-2, Est. $150-$200

1948, Airport in Fezzan, 100fr denomination, 5 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in dark ultra, deep blue, light blue, green and dark brown, each one with appropriate punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of text at lower right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare unit, Sassone #PA1, Est. $400-$500

1948, Airplane over the Map, 200fr denomination, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with appropriate punctures, but with control numbers in pencil instead of text at lower right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and very rare group, Sassone #PA2, Est. $700-$800

1951, Airplane over Oasis and Airplane over Murzuch, 100fr dark blue and 200fr vermilion, complete set of two and two epreuves de luxe, full OG or no gum as issued, NH, VF, Sassone #PA3-4, Est. $150-$200

1951, Airplane over Oasis, 100fr denomination, 4 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in green, brown orange, carmine and lilac, each one with appropriate punctures, but with pencil numbers instead of text at lower right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare unit, Sassone #PA3, Est. $400-$500

1951, Airplane over Murzuch, 200fr denomination, four trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in dark ultra, dark blue, green and blue green, each one with appropriate punctures, but with pencil numbers instead of text at lower right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare unit, Sassone #PA4, Est. $400-$500

Postage Due stamps

1950, Oasis of Brak, 1fr-20fr, complete set of 6 die sunk epreuves de luxe and die sunk epreuve de luxe collective of 6 values, all with punctures at bottom and text at lower right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and rare group, Est. $600-$800

1950, Oasis of Brak, 1fr-20fr, imperforated die sunk epreuves de luxe, complete set of 6, each one with typical punctures at bottom and text at lower right corner, no gum as issued, NH, VF and scarce in complete set, Est. $300- $400

1950, Oasis of Brak, 10fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, all with usual punctures at bottom, but with penciled control numbers instead of the text at bottom right, one with repaired tiny tear at left, otherwise fresh, no gum as produced, NH, VF and very rare group, Sassone #S5, Est. $1,000-$1,200

1949, Cross of Agadem, 8fr, 10fr, 20fr and 25fr, set of 4 epreuves de luxe, punctures at bottom and text at lower right, no gum as issued, NH, VF, individual certificate of G. Biondi and several experts' signs on reverse, Est. $200-$300

1949, Cross of Agadem, 4fr-25fr, complete set of eight used on air mail cover addressed to NYC, cancelled by Ghadames "4.8.1949" date stamps, VF and scarce complete set on cover, Sassone #41-48, €12,800, Est. $1,200-$1,500

1950, Cross of Agadem, 50fr purple and rose, 100fr black brown and brown violet, complete set of two used on air mail cover addressed to NYC, cancelled by Ghadames "21.12.1950" postal markings, VF and scarce, Sassone #PA5-6, €5,600, Est. $700-$800

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
996	**		1943, black overprint "Fezzan. Occupation Francaise" on King Victor Emmanuel 50c violet, top sheet margin block of four, full original dry gum as always, NH, VF, expertized by R. Calves, Sassone #1, C.v. €1,200++, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
997	**		1943, black or carmine surcharges "Fezzan. Occupation Francaise" on Libyan definitive stamps 0.50fr/5c, 3fr/20c, 3.50fr/25c and 5fr/50c, set of four values, full OG, NH, VF, each stamp with expert's sign or handstamp, Sassone#2, 5-7, €2,140, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	200.00
998			1943 (June 25), registered postcard from Sebha to Brazzaville (French Congo), franked by four values, double circle "R.F. Postes/Fezzan" cancellation with date inserted by hand, arrival marking "10.JUL.43" is alongside, VF and scarce, expertized by G. Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi, Enzo Diena, Sassone #1, 5, 7, PA1, €4,050, Est. $600-$700	(Ph)	350.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
999	**		1943, black overprint "Fezzan. Occupation Francaise" on Pegasus 50c brown, bottom right corner sheet margin block of four, full original dry gum as often, NH, VF, R. Calves guarantee hs on reverse of each stamp, Sassone #PA1, C.v. €2,200++, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	200.00
1000			1943 (August 21), five overprinted or surcharged stamps used on registered air mail cover, tied by "Poste Militaire No. 561" date stamps, addressed to French Cameroon, censorship tape and black two-ring handstamp, arrival marking is on reverse, mostly VF and very rare, Sassone #7, 11-12, PA2-3, €11,250, Est. $1,600-$2,000	(Ph)	1000.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1001	**	1N1-15	1946, Sebha Fort, Mosque, Map and Camel, 10c-50fr, complete set of 15 and the same set on three unaddressed covers cancelled at Sebha on March 18, 1948, the latter ones with minor perforation soiling, set with full OG, NH, VF, Sassone #1-15, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	200.00
1002	P	1N1-15	1946, Sebha Fort, Mosque, Map and Camel, 10c-50fr, complete set of 15 die sunk epreuves de luxe, each one with protected paper, appropriate punctures and text at bottom right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare, only a few complete sets possible, Sassone #1-15, Est. $500- $600	(Ph)	300.00
1003		1N4, 1N7, 1N10	1947, registered cover sent to Algeria, franked by three Fezzan-Ghadames values of 1.50fr, 3fr and 10fr, tied by Sebha date stamp, minor perforation tips soiling, still F/VF, Sassone #4, 7, 10, €3,100, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	200.00
1004		1N5-6, 1N12	1947, registered cover addressed to Cairo, franked by three Fezzan-Ghadames stamps of 2fr, 2.50fr and 20fr, cancelled by Sebha "18.2.1947" ds, Cairo arrival marking on the back, VF, Sassone #5-6, 12, €3,250, Est. $400- $500	(Ph)	250.00
1005		1N3-4, 1N6	1950, postcard (Desert view) sent from Sebha to France, bearing three Fezzan-Ghadames values of 1fr, 1.50fr and 2.50fr, tied by Sebha ds, fresh and VF, Sassone #3-4, 6, €3,950, Est. $500-$600	(Ph)	300.00
1006		1N5, 1N7, 1N12	1951, cover sent to NYC, bearing three Fezzan-Ghadames values of 2fr, 3fr and 20fr, tied by Ghadames "15.2.1951" ds, light vertical fold away from the stamps, otherwise fresh and F/VF, Sassone #5, 7, 12, €2,400, Est. $250- $300	(Ph)	150.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1007	**	2N1-11	1949, General Leclerc, Colonel D'Ornano and Historical Places, 1fr-50fr, complete set of 11, full OG, NH, as well as the same set on registered air mail cover from Sebha to NYC, all appropriate markings and arrival ds on reverse, both items are VF, cover franked with a complete set is rare, Sassone #16-26, €11,930, Est. $1,200-$1,500	(Ph)	750.00
1008	P	2N1-11	1949, General Leclerc, Colonel D'Ornano and Historical Places, 1fr-50fr, complete set of 11 epreuves de luxe, in addition artist's proof of 4fr red brown without the text and punctures (G. Biondi certificate), sheet of 12fr with minor soiling, generally fresh, no gum as issued, NH, VF, Sassone #16-26, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	250.00
1009	P	2N1	1949, Monument at Djerma Oasis, 1fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, only a few such sets possible, Sassone #16, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	600.00
1010	P	2N3	1949, Tombs of the Beni-Khettab, 4fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare, Sassone #18, Est. $1,000-$1,200	(Ph)	600.00
1011	P	2N6	1949, Well at Gorda, 10fr denomination, 12 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Sassone #21, Est. $1,000- $1,200	(Ph)	600.00
1012	P	2N8	1949, Colonel D'Ornano and Fort at Murzuch, 15fr denomination, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH,VF and very rare unit, Sassone #23, Est. $700-$800	(Ph)	400.00
1013	P	2N11	1949, General Leclerc and the Map of Fezzan, 50fr denomination, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare unit, Sassone #26, Est. $700-$800	(Ph)	400.00
1014		2N3, 2N5-6	1951, cover addressed to New York, franked by three Fezzan stamps of 4fr, 8fr and 10fr, cancelled by Sebha date stamps, VF, Sassone #18, 20, 21, €3,650, Est. $400 -$500	(Ph)	250.00
1015	*/	2N12-23, imp	1951, Camels, Agriculture, Well Drilling and Ahmed Bay, 30c-50fr, perforated and imperforated complete sets of 12, the last one with nice margins, full OG, NH (perf) or hinged, VF, Sassone #29-40, a, C.v. €820, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
1016	P	2N12-23	1951, Camels, Agriculture, Well Drilling and Ahmed Bay, 30c-50fr, complete set of 12 in epreuves de luxe, nine of those (30c-15fr) are sunken dies, occasional inclusions, fresh quality, no gum as produced, NH, VF, Sassone #29 -40, Est. $400-$500	(Ph)	250.00
1017	P	2N12	1951, Camels, 30c denomination, 10 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with penciled control numbers instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and rare assembly, these color proofs were issued in very limited quantity, Sassone #29, Est. $800-$1,000	(Ph)	500.00
1018	P	2N15	1951, Stylized Agriculture, 4fr denomination, 10 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in pencil instead of the text at bottom right, no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Sassone #32, Est. $800- $1,000	(Ph)	500.00
1019	P	2N18	1951, Well Drilling, 10fr denomination, 10 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in various colors, each one with appropriate punctures, but control numbers in pencil instead of text at lower right, no gum as produced, NH, VF and rare unit, Sassone #35, Est. $800-$1,000	(Ph)	500.00
1020		2N21-23	1952, registered cover to Rochester, franked by three high values of the third Fezzan set, tied by Sebha "31.3.1952" postal markings, minor soiling, still F/VF, Sassone #39-40, €2,700, Est. $300-$400	(Ph)	200.00

Lot		Cat.#	Description		Est.$
1021	** P	2NB1-2	1950, Charity issue, 15+5fr red brown and 25+5fr blue, complete set of two and two epreuves de luxe, full OG or no gum as produced, NH, VF, Sassone #27-28, Est. $150-$200	(Ph)	100.00
1022	P	2NB1	1950, Charity issue, "Help to the Unfortunate", denomination 15+5fr, 8 trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in indigo, blue, vermilion, green, carmine, dark blue green, brown and orange brown, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, in addition a "common" epreuve de luxe in red brown with the text, all have no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Est. $700-$800	(Ph)	400.00
1023	P	2NB2	1950, Charity issue, Mother and Child, denomination 25+5fr, 8t trial color die sunk epreuves de luxe in indigo, dark green, bright green, carmine, purple, brown lilac, black brown and sepia, each one with typical punctures, but with control numbers in crayon instead of the text at bottom right, all have no gum as issued, NH, VF and very rare group, Est. $700-$800	(Ph)	400.00
1024		1N1/2N3, 2NB1-2	1952, cover to Morocco bearing eight stamps of three different issues, cancelled by Sebha "31.3.1952" ds, vertical fold did not affect the stamps, otherwise F/VF, Sassone #1 x2, 2, 4, 18 x2, 27-28, €9,950, Est. $800- $1,000	(Ph)	500.00