Sale: 348 / Rare Books, Nov. 17./18. 2008 in Hamburg Lot 54

 
Torsperr-Marken - Kassette mit 163 Thorsperre-Marken. [N1]


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Torsperr-Marken
Kassette mit 163 Thorsperre-Marken. [N1], 1840.
Estimate:
€ 1,000 / $ 1,100
Sold:
€ 2,400 / $ 2,640
(incl. surcharge)
Torsperr-Marken. - Collection of 163 orig. Hamburg "Thorsperre-Marken"[gate closing tokens], ca. 1836-60. Tokens with print on both sides, in various colours, shapes and values. On black cardboard tableaus, in 19th century cloth case.
Very rare collection of these gate closing tokens, which are very hard to find in an original condition. - 113 tokens made of cardboard, 50 made of sheet metal, in various colours, shapes (round, triangular, squared and sexangular) and sizes (between 3,5 : 6 cm). Front with indication of values between 2-12 shilling with the inscription "Thor-Sperre", the Hamburg coat of arms on rear. - The city gates were closed in the evening as of 1836 and were not opened before sunrise, the gate closing policy was lifted on 31 December 1860. The last Hamburg city gate was the 'Holstenthor', which was opened in 1852.. - In very good condition.
Very rare collection of 163 Hamburg gate closing tokens, which are very hard to find in an original condition. Tokens with print on both sides, in various colours, shapes and values. On black cardboard tableaus, in 19th century cloth case. - In very good condition.



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54
Torsperr-Marken
Kassette mit 163 Thorsperre-Marken. [N1], 1840.
Estimate:
€ 1,000 / $ 1,100
Sold:
€ 2,400 / $ 2,640
(incl. surcharge)
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