Spain, Civil War, Republican Field Post Cover, 145 Brigada Mixta franchise mark used as postmark. Sent by the soldier Jaume Vallcorba, from 44 Division, 145 Brigada Mixta, 3r Batallon, from the front to his wife Francesca Sabé in Mollet del Vallès (Barcelona). With content. Letter dated on June 3, 1938.
Republican field post card with censor & postmark from the 145 Brigada Mixta in blue, reading “CORREOS / 145 BRIGADA / ESTAFETA DE CAMPAÑA”. Sent by the soldier Jaume Vallcorba to his wife Francesca Sabé in Mollet del Vallès, and dated September 18, 1938. Allepuz 1753.
Cover from Liria to the Republican front, with no postmark. On the back, military censor mark “CENSURA / IV CUERPO” in violet.
Spain, Civil War, Milicies Antifeixistes de Catalunya with Brigada Mixta 133 Sanidad franchise.
Spain, Civil War, cover to Belgium with Cadiz local Allepuz 140.
Cover from Sevilla to Palma with Sevilla local Allepuz 9 & censor Heller Nac. S102.24a.
Post-war, cover from Barcelona to Valladolid with censor Heller B20.7
Postal stationery Edifil 80 with six characters on the serial number, from the front to Barcelona with no postmarks, 1938. Text on the back dated 1 Feb 1938.
Field post card from the front to Barcelona with mark “114 Brigada Mixta, 8a Compañía de Intendencia” used as franchise, and military censor mark. Text on the back dated 28 Feb 1938. Allepuz 1672.
Field post cover from the front to Mollet del Valles franked with Edifil 737. Postmark reading “Correos, 145 Brigada Mixta”. Content dated 24 May 1938. Moth eated left and right eges of the cover.
Field post cover from the front to Barcelona franked with Edifil 737, cancelled with mark reading “26 División, Compañía de Transmisiones”, and “Censura” (censor) handriwtten on it. Content dated 20 Jun 1938.
Field post cover to Barcelona franked with damaged Edifil 737. Unreadable postmark, but clear censor mark reading “26 División / 120 Brigada Mixta / Censura de Guerra”.
Cover to Barcelona with mark “Bon. Cazadores de Ceuta No 7, Depósito” used as franchise on the front, and Plasencia censor mark Heller P49.3b on the back.
Cover from DCA anti aircraft unit to Mollet with postmark Despues de la Salida
Field post cover from the front to Mollet del Valles, franked with Edifil 745 & 751 and postmark “Correos / 145 Brigada / Estafeta Campaña”. With content dated on October 23, 1938.
Field post cover from the front to Mollet del Valles, franked with Edifil 752 and postmark “Correos / 145 Brigada ”. With content dated on June 5, 1938.
Postal stationery Edifil 80 with serial number of six characters from the Aragon front to Barcelona. Text dated on February 1, 1938.
Postal stationery Edifil 80 with serial number of six characters, circulated to Barcelona but not postmarked. Text dated on February 2, 1938.
Postal stationery Edifil 80 with 140 Brigada Mixta mark used as censor. Not postmarked, but text on the back dated on 30 Sep 1938
Post card from the front to Barcelona franked with Edifil 749, 1938. Allepuz 1754.
DECA cover from Lleida to Barcelona franked with Edifil 683 & 687 and railway postmark. The sender information says "Jefatura Local de la D.E.C.A, Red Escucha, Lleida". D.E.C.A. stands for "Defensa Contra Aeronaves", Anti Aircraft Defence.
DECA cover from Lleida to Barcelona franked with pair Edifil 685 and railway postmark. The sender information says "D.E.C.A, Red Escucha, Lleida". D.E.C.A. stands for "Defensa Contra Aeronaves", Anti Aircraft Defence.
Cover from the front to Barcelona, with Edifil 752 and mark "Republica Española / Zapadores / 140 Brigada Mixta" used as postmark and as censor, with handwritten "C" in black for "Censura". With content dated on October 12, 1938.
Cover from the front to Barcelona, with pair Edifil 685 and mark "Republica Española / Zapadores / 140 Brigada Mixta" used as postmark and as censor, with handwritten "C" in red for "Censura". With content dated on November 2, 1938.
Cover from the front to Barcelona, with pair Edifil 685 and mark "Republica Española / Zapadores / 140 Brigada Mixta" used as postmark and as censor, with handwritten "C" in black for "Censura". With content.
Cover from the front to Barcelona with Edifil 752 & 140 Brigada Mixta mark.
Cover from the front to Barcelona with Edifil 752 and 140 Brigada Mixta mark.
Cover from the front to Barcelona with Edifil 737 and mark in rose "140 Brigada Mixta - 32 Division / Comisario de Guerra / Grupo Sanitario". With content.
Cover from the front to Barcelona with Edifil 737, with mark in rose "140 Brigada Mixta - 32 Division / Comisario de Guerra / Grupo Sanitario". With content.
Valencia to Albuixech, cover franked with Edifil 683 & 687, and scarce SRI Pro Guarderies label GG1601, which is very rare on cover. Unreadable date on postmark.
Cover with field postmark CORREOS - 145 BRIGADA - ESTAFETA CAMPAÑA to Mollet del Vallès
Cover from the Belmez Front to Burgos, with Regimiento de Infanteria Granada Nº 6 mark and censor. Burgos arrival backstamp.
Cover from the Front to Paris, France, franked with Edifil 822 (2) and mark 1º Cuerpo de Ejercito, Jefatura, Tropas de Sanidad Militar. Military censor and Irun censor mark Heller I11.4. Paris arrival backstamp.
Cover from the Front to Bollullos del Condado, with Batallon de Zapadores Minadores Nº 2, 14 Compañia de Zapadores mark and censor.
Cover from the Front to Jamaica, USA, franked with Edifil 824 postmarked with mark reading «Brigada Movil de Correos, Estafeta de Campaña Nº 16». Mark Regimiento de Infanteria de Burgos No 3º, XIII Batallon, 2a Compañia, and military censor mark.
Cover from the Cordoba Front to Valenzuela, with mark Regimiento de Infanteria de Cadiz, Capitan, 4a Compañia, 9º Batallon, and military censor mark.
Cover from the Front to Valdepares, with marks of 2º Batallon de Milan 32 and censor.
Cover from the Front to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with mark Regimiento de Infanteria de Zaragoza Nº 30, 12 Batallon 1a Compañia, and military censor mark.
Military mail between two soldiers, with mark Comandancia Principal de Artilleria, Cuerpo Ejercito de Navarra, and military censor mark. With content.
Cover from Leon military air field to Ahedo, with very rare franchise mark «Aerodromo de Leon, Franquicia Postal» and military censor mark «Censura Militar, Aerodromo de Leon».
Cover from Valladolid to Lugo, with mark «Aviacion Militar» on the front and the back. With content.
Cover from the front to Talavera la Luenga with Batallón 137 franchise and censor marks
Cover to Tineo with Artillería División 15 franchise and censor marks
Cover from La Coruña to Avilés with Grupo de Sanidad Militar de la 82 División franchise and censor marks in lilac
Cover from La Coruña to Avilés with Grupo de Sanidad Militar de la 82 División franchise and censor marks. Arrival backstamp
Hospital Militar de Vitoria franchise mark on cover to Avilés with censor. Arrival backstamp
CTV, Cover to San Sebastian with mark "Raggruppamento Artiglieria del C.T.V. / Comando / IIIº / Gruppo Cannoni / 75/27" used as franchise, and censor mark. Rare.
CTV, Cover to San Sebastian with mark "Raggruppamento Artiglieria del C.T.V. / Comando / IIIº / Gruppo Cannoni / 75/27" used as franchise, and Zaragoza censor mark. Rare.
Cover from Bobadilla to Seville franked with block of Republican Edifil 657. Unlisted censor mark “Comandancia militar de” and “Censura” handwritten after it. Stamps cancellation being “Bobadilla” handwritten across the block. Very rare.
Republican military cover with field postmark to Portbou. With content.
Republican military cover with Correo de Campaña postmark to Portbou. With content. Flap missing.
Republican cover with Correo de Campaña 18-B postmark to Portbou. With content.
Republican cover with 117 Brigada Mixta franchise. Sent to Portbou. With content.
Republican cover to Portbou with 126 Brigada postmark. With content.
Cover to Portbou to a soldier in 12 Batería de Costa. Unaccurate opening and missing flap on the back.
Postal stationery Eidifl 79 from Mollet del Vallès to the Aragon front, with legend "Acostumbraos a depositar vuestros ahorros en la Caja Postal.- Secreto absoluto y firme garantía".
Franchise mark of División Francisco Ascaso, Regimiento Rojo y Negro, on post card of Milícies Antifeixistes de Catalunya from the Aragon front to Mollet del Vallès. Allepuz 1758.
Post card between two soldiers, from Grupo de Transmisiones of XXII Cuerpo de Ejército to 30 División, Compañía Divisionaria de Transmisiones. Dated on 4 Sept 1938. Split on bottom edge.
Field post card with franchise of 145 Brigada Mixta and double censor mark, both different, from the front to Mollet del Vallès (Barcelona). Dated on 11 Nov 1938. Alllepuz 1679.
Field post card to a soldier in Compañía Divisionaria de Transimsiones, 30 División, Base 8, C.C. nº 11 B. Base 8 is the codename for the mobile post office corresponding to Priego. Censor mark on the back. Allepuz 1672.
Cover from the front to Les Franqueses (Barcelona) sent by a soldier in 179 Brigada Carabineros, with rare postmark "175-B / C. C." that should be read as "175 Brigada, Correo de Campaña". With content dated on 15 Aug 1938. Very rare.
Field post mark from Bujaraloz to Barcelona with censor mark "Columna Durruti / Frente Bujaraloz / Censura"in red, Apollaro nr 91 (Histoire Postale de la guerre civile d'Espagne) and Heller page 33 (La historia y el servicio postal de las Brigadas Internacionales). Dated on 31 Aug 1937. Very rare.
Postal stationery Edifil 70 with postmark from 145 Brigada Mixta, from the front to Mollet
Málaga censor mark Heller M10.8c on cover to Vigo, with local on the back
Franchise mark of Vitoria military hosptial, Clinica Samaniego, and Vitoria censor mark Heller V107.3 on cover to Avilés
Franchise and censor mark of 2a Compañía Mixta, División 102, on cover to Sevilla, with Antequera local on the back
Franchise and censor marks of 2a Compañía Mixta, División 102, on cover to Sevilla
Jefatura del Aire franchise mark and Zaragoza censor on cover to Huelva
Regimiento de Infantería Vitoria franchise and censor marks on cover to Orduña
Regimiento de Infantería de Burgos nº 31 franchise and censor marks on cover to Pravia
Censor mark of División 12, Jefatura de Infantería, on cover to Gijón
Mark Ejército del Este, División 32, Brigada 137, Sanidad, on field post cover to Barcelona
International Brigades censor mark Heller 5b on field post card with stamp cancelled by handwritten lines and sender from the 140 Brigada Mixta, 44 Division. By the end of the war and after the International Brigades were dissolved, their censor marks were still used by the Republican Army in Catalonia, between December 1938 and January 1939.
Division Flechas Azules franchise on post card from Blanes to Sevilla, 1939
Milícies Antifeixistes de Catalunya post card with Division Francisco Ascaso, 3r Regimiento Rojo y Negro franchise to Mollet, 1937.
Postal Stationery Edifil 79 with mark "Correos /145 Brigada Mixta / Estafeta de Campaña", from the front to Mollet.
Recycled cover with unpublished mark "179-B / C.C", belonging as per the sender's info to 179 Brigada de Carabineros. Franked only with Beneficency stamps from the series Pedagogos. With content. Very rare.
Field post mark CC No 3 A 2, sender from Sanidad de la 77 Brigada, Base 1a, CC No 3.
Sender from 52 Brigada, 208 Batallón, 3a Compañía, 19 División, Base 4a.
Unlisted Valencia prison censor mark reading "Prisión Celular de Valencia / Censurada".
What makes this lot exceptionall are the dried plants inside, picked up at the Front and preserved in the covers since 1937.
Sent to STA Comandancia General Ejército del Este, Escuela del Trabajo. Unreadable postmark.
No postmark but text dated. Censor mark "27 División - 124 Brigada / Mixta / Censura" on double post card of Milícies Antifeixistes de Catalunya from Tardienta, in the Aragon front, to Barcelona, The card was sent fully used, with the text on the return part. Allepuz 1759.
Lot of 6 covers from 140 brigade, 32 Division, to Barcelona, all with content
Improvised post card, made with a sewed sheet, prepared by the prisoner Celso Bueno y Bueno to be sent to his wife Mercedes Marco Sánchez in Villanueva del Arzobispo (Jaén), with no text on the back and uncirculated.
