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201

China, 1908 (Aug. 24) Tientsin, China to Milwaukee, Wis. via Yokohama, registered C.I.P. 2c green postal card bearing C.I.P. 2c scarlet, pair and strip of three, and reverse with C.I.P. ½c chocolate, two pairs, 1c ocher and 2c scarlet, all ten stamps tied by strikes of Peking cds, Tientsin (8.24) transit cds, purple Tientsin I.J.P.O. (8.25) and Yokohama (2.19) transits with Yokohama registry label affixed, Seattle transit backstamp, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

SOLD for $2,900.00
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202

China, Postage Dues, 1904, First London Printing, ½¢-30¢ Complete, Red "Specimen" Overprint, without gum, a Very Fine set. Scott Nos. J7-J14 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

SOLD for $100.00
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203

China, 1910-1924 Missionary Correspondence from China & Manchuria, a fascinating correspondence of covers with contents from Charles A. Leonard, an American Missionary stationed in China during the early part of the 20th century, all written to family in the United States, the correspondence is made up of two parts, the first part from 1910-1924 consists of 44 covers (with letters) and 19 Letters without covers, the correspondence commences with a cover written en route to China aboard the Steamship "S.S. China", followed by a cover written from Yokohama, again written on "S.S. China" letterhead, the next is a letter datelined "Shanghai, Oct. 16, 1910" and sent via the U.S.P.O. in Shanghai, which mentions, travel plans, "Leaving on Chinese Steamer for Chefoo, then onto Tiger Head and inland 8 miles to Laichowfu", the balance of the covers and letters are either written and sent from Laichowfu or Chefoo and contains fascinating contents of their arrival and acclamation to life in China, with vivid context of the life and times, one cover is postmarked with Pingtu bilingual postmark, letter talks of make the journey to Pingtu on Donkeys, of particular interest are five letters written in January of 1912 with fascinating details of the Chinese Revolution, a couple of covers are franked with Russian Offices in China Adhesives and tied by Russian Post Office double circle postmark, also noted is 1917 cover from Harbin franked with Japanese adhesives.The second portion of the correspondence continues when Rev. Leonard was later stationed in Harbin in the mid-1930's, it consists of 13 covers without letters, plus two additional covers with enclosure, all with various make ups of the 10fen or 20fen rate to the United States, also of note are four covers paying unsealed circular rate (two with 2fen rate & two with 4fen rate to the USA, one with US 2¢ Postage Due), and last are two covers with Japanese stamp used in Manchuria.Many interesting frankings and markings are present, a few have had stamps removed and condition is mixed, however this is a wonderful lot for further study by the specialist. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

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204

China, 1912, Foochow "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $1 red & pale rose, o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering, bold bright colors, very fresh, Extremely Fine; signed JRH (J.R. Hughes), Champion, with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate. Scott Nos. 135 $2,900. (Image1)

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205

China, 1912, Nanking "Provisional Neutrality" overprint, $5 green & salmon, town cancel, strong colors, Very Fine, ex-Sir Percival David; signed Senf, Grobe, with 2010 China Stamp Society certificate. Scott Nos. 145 $10,000. A LOVELY AND VERY RARE USED EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGH VALUE NANKING ISSUE. WITH ONLY 32 REPORTED TO BE ISSUED. (Image1)

SOLD for $11,500.00
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Tibet

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206

Tibet, 1934 Lion Issue, complete sheets, 4 full sheets of 12; 2/3t blue (setting III, Sc. 15), 2t scarlet (setting IIb) & 2t brown (setting 2a, both Sc. 17 vars.), and 1934, 4t yellow green sheet with position 12 showing 25x25mm replaced cliché (manuscript in margin, Sc. 18, 18a), all without gum as issued, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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German Offices in China

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207

German Offices in China, 1898, 10pf carmine, 56 degree overprint, in combination with Egypt 1888-93, 2m green + 3m orange, tied by "Kais. Deutsche, Marine Schiffspost 14/5 99" cds's on post card (Souvenir de Gethsemane) to Trechtingschausen, Germany, with arrival postmark, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 3. Michel Nos. 3 II Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

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China (People's Republic)

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208

China (People's Republic), 1955, Scientists of Ancient China souvenir sheets complete, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 245a-248a $320. (Image1)

SOLD for $160.00
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209

China (People's Republic), 1958, People's Heroes Monument souvenir sheet, without gum as issued, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 344a $300. (Image1)

SOLD for $150.00
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210

China (People's Republic), 1967, Liu Ying-jun complete, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 930-935 $470. (Image1)

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211

China (People's Republic), 1967, "Long Live Chairman Mao Our Great Teacher" complete, o.g., never hinged, fresh and pristine, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 949-956 $1,925. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,100.00
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212

China (People's Republic), 1967, Talks on Literature and Art complete, light town corner cancels, rich colors, a Very Fine set. Scott Nos. 957-959 $500. (Image1)

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213

China (People's Republic), 1967-68, Poems of Chairman Mao complete, light town corner cancels, rich colors, a Very Fine set. Scott Nos. 967-980 $1,565. (Image1)

SOLD for $900.00
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214

China (People's Republic), 1972, Ships complete, pristine set of 4 values, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 1095-1098 $200. (Image1)

SOLD for $140.00
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215

China (People's Republic), 1973, Giant Pandas complete, pristine set of 6 values, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 1108-1113 $230. (Image1)

SOLD for $80.00
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216

China (People's Republic), 1978, Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, pristine, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1433 $400. (Image1)

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217

China (People's Republic), 1978, Arts and Crafts souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, pristine, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1433 $400. (Image1)

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218

China (People's Republic), 1978, Highway Bridges souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, pristine, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1452 $400. (Image1)

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219

China (People's Republic), 1979, Riccione Exhibition souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, pristine, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1492 $825. (Image1)

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220

China (People's Republic), 1979, "Study Science from Childhood" souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, fresh and immaculate, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1518 $2,150. (Image1)

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221

China (People's Republic), 1980, Qi Baishi Paintings souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, fresh and immaculate, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1573 $350. (Image1)

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222

China (People's Republic), 1980, Year of the Monkey, neat town cancel, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1586 $675. (Image1)

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223

China (People's Republic), 1981, Dream of Red Mansions complete, including souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, fresh and Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1749-1761 $345. (Image1)

SOLD for $190.00
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Colombia

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224

Colombia, 1825 & 1826, "Bogota Franca", two folded covers, 1825 (Oct. 20) folded letter with "Bogota / Franca" two-line postmark with manuscript "2" rating to Popayan; circa 1826 folded cover with red "Repub. De Colombia, Bogota, Franca" oval postmark and matching "2" rating handstamp to Popayan, fresh and Very Fine pair. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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225

Colombia, 1855, "Certificoecion a Bogota, Salio en 24 de Nov. de 1855", red two-line script postmark with manuscript dating on folded letter with matching "Bogota / Franca" oval postmark and "15" rating handstamp to San Jose de Cucuta; tiny erosion hole, Very Fine and scarce registered use. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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Danish West Indies

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226

Danish West Indies, 1899 (Apr. 24) Danish West Indies to Arhus, Danmark via New York, N.Y., 3¢ entire originally bearing 3¢ and 4¢ BiColor (17, 18) but carried privately to New York City, entered mails with U.S. 5¢ dark blue (281) tied by "New York Apr 24 1899" machine cancel, Arhus (5.5) arrival backstamp; some cover and perf toning, Fine and interesting use. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Denmark

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227

Denmark, 1851, 2rs blue, 2nd (Thiele) printing, extra large margins to full, rich color, tied by bold "1" in target cancel on Copenhagen folded cover without side flaps, blue Fodpost "F: 3-1/4 55P." oval handstamp, fresh and Very Fine. Facit Nos. 1 II. Scott Nos. 1 $2,200. (Image1)

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228

Denmark, 1851, 2rs blue, 4rs brown, former large to huge margins, cancelled by "1" in target cancel (Copenhagen), two of latter, both First Printing, one unused original gum (ample to huge margins, Fine), other huge margins on May 12, 1851 folded letter (no side flaps) from Copenhagen to Roskilde; No. 1 tiny thin spot, a Very Fine group; No. 1 with 1999 Roumet certificate and unused No. 2a with 1988 Dr. Debo certificate. Scott Nos. 1, 2a Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

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229

Denmark, 1854-58, 2s blue, 16s gray lilac, 4s brown, 8s green, large margins to slightly in on two, tied by "182" in target cancels on blue folded cover to Lucerne, Switzerland, matching "S. Jell.Post.Sped. Bureau T2 8/7 1859" cds, various backstamps comprising Hamburg (two different, 7.9), Basel (7.10) and Lucerne (7.11) receiving cds; stamps with few small imperfections, Very Fine, a colorful and scarce franking. Michel Nos. 3. Facit Nos. 3. Scott Nos. 3, 6, 7, 8 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

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230

Denmark, 1858, 8sk green, horizontal strip of three and single, large margins to clear, tied by "1" in target cancels on blue 1860 folded cover to Purmerend, Netherlands, matching "Kigbenhavn 13/4" cds and boxed "Franco" handstamp, "Hamburg 14 APR 1860" two-line transit handstamp, receiving backstamp struck in red; cover with scuff at left and hinge marks, Very Fine and scarce multiple franking. Michel Nos. 8. Facit Nos. 8. Scott Nos. 8 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

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Dominican Republic

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231

Dominican Republic, 1891, 80c on 15c UPU surcharge entire, addressed to New York City, canceled by blue "Santo Dominico, 8 Abr 91" cds, purple registry boxed handstamp and receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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232

Dominican Republic, 1891, 1p on 5c UPU surcharge entire, addressed to Paris, France, canceled by purple straight line "Santo Domingo, Abr 11, 1891" postmark, purple registry boxed handstamp and red Paris transit cds, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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Ecuador

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233

Ecuador, 1865, ½r ultramarine, large margins to full with detailed impression, tied by "Quito Aug 3, 1870" cds on folded letter to Riobamba; few light toned spots, Fine. Scott Nos. 2 Estimate $350 - 500. (Image1)

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Estonia

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234

Estonia, 1923, 10m on 5m+5m-20 on 5m+5m Surcharge Pair issues, large part o.g., rich colors, Very Fine and scarce, with only 200 and 800 printed respectively; with 2003 S. Sismondo certificate. Scott Nos. C7-C8 $750. (Image1)

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Finland

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235

Finland, 1866-70, 20p & 40p Coat of Arms issues, single of each on separate covers, each with full intact teeth; 20p on folded letter sheet tied by bold sharp 1866 Helsingfors cds, 40p on reverse of 1869 cover (opened at sides) tied by indistinct cds, Extremely Fine. Scott Nos. 9a, 10 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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236

Finland, 1952-58, 5m-100m Mail Bus issue complete, booklet panes of 10, o.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, a Very Fine set. Facit Nos. BF6-BF9 SKr 6,000 for singles ($760). Scott Nos. Q6-Q9 $900 for singles. (Image1)

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France

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237

France, 1834 "E Armée Expéd. D'Afrique ", bold straight line postmark on folded letter with red cursive "Purifié à Toulouse" handstamp (Disinfected), manuscript "6" rating and several disinfection slits in letter, Very Fine, a rare Army in Africa marking. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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238

France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish, ample to large margins, tied by large size "Quingey, 12 No" date stamp on small folded letter; faint fold slightly affecting stamp, Very Fine appearance, a rare large townmark usage. Scott Nos. 1. Maury Nos. 1 €10,000 ($13,800). (Image1)

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239

France, 1850, Ceres, 10c bister on yellowish, horizontal pair, in combination with 1849, Ceres, 40c orange on yellowish on cover to Rotterdam, Holland, tied by small numeral "441" lozenge cancels, matching "Bordeaux, 19 Nov, 52" cds, with Paris transit & Rotterdam arrival backstamps, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 1+7. Maury Nos. 1+5; €4,000 ($5,520) Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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240

France, 1850, Ceres, 15c very dark green, mostly large margins at clear at upper right, intense color, tied by bold Paris dotted star cancel on locally addressed folded letter sheet, with "Paris, 23 Fevr, 53" backstamp, Very Fine, a wonderful example of this rare shade; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 2b var. Maury Nos. 2 €4,300 ($5,940). (Image1)

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241

France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black on yellowish, manuscript canceled on folded letter to St. James, with "Passy-Les-Paris, 8 Janv, 49" origin cds and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a scarce provisional cancel used 8 days after the date of issue. Scott Nos. 3. Maury Nos. 3 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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242

France, 1849, Ceres, 20c gray, ample to huge margins, tied by neat diamond grid handstamp on cover to Beaucaire, "Paris, 26 Dec, 49" origin cds, Very Fine, a lovely example of this rare shade; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 3 var. Maury Nos. 3i €3,750 ($5,180). (Image1)

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243

France, 1849, Ceres, 20c black on buff, horizontal pair, clear to huge margins, tied by diamond grid cancels on on 1850 St, Genietz cover to Espalion, Very Fine, a scarce pair on buff paper. Scott Nos. 3b. Maury Nos. 3c €750 ($1,040). (Image1)

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244

France, 1849, Ceres, 20c blue on yellowish, unissued, left margin single, without gum as issued, ample margins, strong bold color, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 4b. Maury Nos. 8 €3,300 ($4,560). (Image1)

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245

France, 1850, Ceres, 25c dark blue on yellow, full even margins, tied by diamond grid cancel on folded letter sheet to Dreux, postmarked with clear strike of rare "Assemblee Nationale, Postes, 16 Aout, 50" double circle date stamp, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this rare postal marking; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 6 var. Maury Nos. 4 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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246

France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr bright vermilion, tied on piece by diamond grid cancel, ample to large margins, bold vivid color, Very Fine, an excellent example of this rare and distinctive shade; signed Calves. Scott Nos. 8 var. Maury Nos. 7a €24,500 ($33,820). AN ATTRACTIVE USED EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1849 1FR CERES ISSUE. (Image1)

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247

France, 1852, Presidency, 10c pale bister on yellowish, well balanced large oversized margins and bright color, tied by small numeral "78" lozenge cancel on folded letter to St. Sylvain, matching Angew, 10 Sept, 53 cds; some reduction in sideflaps, Extremely Fine, a lovely little cover; signed Calves. Scott Nos. 10. Maury Nos. 9 €1,150 ($1,590). (Image1)

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248

France, 1860, Napoleon III imperforate, 1c olive green on pale blue, block of 4, o.g., hinge remnant at top, bottom stamps never hinged, ample to large margins, exceptional color and freshness, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 12. Maury Nos. 11 €1,200 for o.g. ($1,660). (Image1)

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249

France, 1860, Napoleon III imperforate, 10c bister brown on yellowish, type I, in combination with 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 40c orange on yellowish on 1862 folded letter sheet to Marseilles, France, canceled by large numeral "5092" lozenge, matching "Mersina/Turquie D'Asie" origin cds, red packet boat boxed handstamp; sheet missing side flaps, otherwise Very Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Maury Nos. 13 II+16 Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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250

France, 1860, Napoleon III imperforate, 10c bister brown on yellowish, type I, in combination with 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 40c orange on yellowish on 1860 folded letter to Lyon, rare blue paquet boat marking "Phase" with matching Anchor lozenge cancels tying stamps, Beyrouth docketing, Very Fine. Maury Nos. 13 II+16 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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251

France, 1860, Napoleon III imperforate, 10c bister brown on yellowish, type I, in combination with 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 40c orange on yellowish on 1862 folded letter to Lyon, paquet boat marking "Phase" with matching Anchor lozenge cancel tying stamps, Constantinople corner card handstamp, Very Fine. Maury Nos. 13 II+16 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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252

France, 1860, Napoleon III imperforate, 10c bister on yellowish, type II, horizontal strip of 4, ample to huge margins showing significant portions of adjacent stamps at top, tied by small numeral "650" lozenge cancel on 1862 folded letter to Belgium, light strike of "OR" (Origine Rurale) handstamp and "Le Catalaet" origin cds, Very Fine and attractive; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 14c. Maury Nos. 13 II Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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253

France, 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on bluish, type I, right margin single with ample margins and bright color, tied by red mute dotted Paris star cancel on fresh folded letter sheet, with matching rare red "Bau. Du Palais De Compiegne /6 Nov. 58" cds, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a lovely example of this rare and elusive postmark; with 2011 & 2014 Roumet certificates. Scott Nos. 15. Maury Nos. 14 I €6,500 ($8,970). (Image1)

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254

France, 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on bluish, type I, four margin horizontal strip of four and pair tied by Roulettes de Pointillés cancel on folded letter,sheet to London, England, "Paris, 6 Mars, 56" cds and red London tombstone date stamp; pair with small defect in top right corner, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive franking with the scarce endless roller cancel of small points; with 1973 Calves 2014 Roumet certificates. Scott Nos. 15. Maury Nos. 14 I Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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255

France, 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on bluish, type I, rare margin single showing "Filet D' Encadrement", ample to mostly large margins around, tied by lozenge cancel on cover with "Amiens, 14 Mars, 55" origin cds, Extremely Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 15. Maury Nos. 14 I €1,000 ($1,380). (Image1)

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256

France, 1858, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on lilac, type I, horizontal strip of 4, clear to ample margins, tied by small numeral 529 lozenge cancels on cover to Riez, matching bold Brignoles, 23 Fevr, 58 cds alongside, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, a rare strip of four of this color paper variety; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 15c. Maury Nos. 14 Ij €2,300 ($3,180). (Image1)

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257

France, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 25c blue on bluish, large to huge margins, tiled by large dotted star cancel on folded letter sheet, matching "Paris, 30 Mai, 54" origin cds, Extremely Fine and choice, rare in this choice condition. Scott Nos. 17. Maury Nos. 15 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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258

France, 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, in combination with 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on bluish, type I, two singles + 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish on folded letter sheet to Naples, Italy, all tied by small numeral "3432" lozenge cancels and red "5 Franca" in oval handstamp applied in Naples, "Troyes, 26 Sept, 58" origin cds and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a lovely three color franking; signed Roumet. Maury Nos. 13 I+14 I+17A Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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259

France, 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, horizontal strip of three, tied by diamond waffle cancels on double rate folded letter sheet to Lima, Peru, matching "Paris, 30 Dec, 59" origin cds, manuscript "via Southampton y Panama" routing endorsement at bottom; left stamp with light diagonal crease and small scissor cut, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 19. Maury Nos. 17A Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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260

France, 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, horizontal strip of three, tied by small numeral "1727" lozenge cancel on folded letter sheet to Vienna, Austria, matching "Lille, 4 Mars, 57" origin cds alongside; sheet with bottom flap missing, otherwise Very Fine. Scott Nos. 19. Maury Nos. 17A Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)

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261

France, 1856, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c dark vermilion, clear to mostly large margins, rich vibrant color, tied by neat small numeral 1896 lozenge cancel on cover to London, England, matching "Marseille, 30 Mai, 57" cds and red London tombstone entry date stamp, Paris transit backstamps, Very Fine and choice, a lovely cover bearing an exceptional example of this scarce shade; signed Calves, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 19 var. Maury Nos. 17Ag €1,775 ($2,450). (Image1)

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262

France, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 1fr dark carmine on yellowish, strip of 4, bold waffle roller grid cancel, margins large to clear at right, deep bold color, Very Fine, a very rare multiple; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 21 var. Maury Nos. 18b €40,000 ($55,220). (Image1)

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263

France, 1866-67, Napoleon III perforated, 5c yellow green on greenish, block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, rich vibrant color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 23. Maury Nos. 20a €1,750 ($2,420). (Image1)

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264

France, 1866-67, Napoleon III perforated, 5c yellow green on greenish, two pairs franked in combination Napoleon III Laureate 30c pair and 80c single on 1872 folded cover from Brousse, Turkey to Lyon, France via Constantinople, all tied by French anchor lozenge cancels, matching Constantinople packetboat (3.20.72) octagonal datestamp and small "PD" framed handstamp, Marseilles (3.27) transit backstamp; file fold affects one 5c, otherwise Very Fine. Maury Nos. 20a. Scott Nos. 23 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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265

France, 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 40c orange on yellowish, tied on folded cover originating from Marseille to Naples by "Napoli, 4 Apr, 65" Italian postmark of Napoli, Very Fine; signed Calves, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 27. Maury Nos. 23 €1,650 ($2,280). (Image1)

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266

France, 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 40c yellow orange, in combination with 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 20c blue on bluish, type I on folded letter to Rapperswyl, Switzerland, tied by large numeral "5080" lozenge cancel with matching "Alexandrie, Egypte, 10 Fevr, 68" cds, Marseille and Basel transit backstamps, Very Fine. Scott Nos. 27b+33 var. Maury Nos. 23a+29I Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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267

France, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 10c bister on yellowish, type II, horizontal pair, in combination with 1868, Napoleon III Laureate, 40c orange on yellowish on 1870 cover to London, England, all tied by blue large numeral "5089" lozenge cancels, rare blue Jerusalem, Poste Franca cross postmark and "Jaffa Syrie, 23 Avril, 70" cds, Alexandria, Egypt and Marseille transit backstamps, 10c pair additionally tied by red London entry cds, Very Fine, a rare usage from the Foreign Post Office in Jaffa. Maury Nos. 28 I+31 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)

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268

France, 1863, Napoleon III Laureate, 4c gray, type I, tied by 1872 "Paris a Lyon" railroad cancel on fresh printed matter band, addressed to the director of the newspaper Le Télégraphe, Very Fine and scarce; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Maury Nos. 27 I. Scott Nos. 31 var. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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269

France, 1868, Napoleon III Laureate, 20c blue on bluish, type II, tied by "B" in small circle (Rural Post Office) on cover to Paris, with second strike at right and "Vic-S-Seille, 13 Jul, 52" origin cds, Very Fine, a rare usage with adhesive tied by Rural Post Office B marking; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 33. Maury Nos. 29 II Estimate $600 - 800. (Image1)

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270

France, 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown, right margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, bottom stamps never hinged, bright with strong bold color, Very Fine; signed with handstamp in margin. Scott Nos. 34. Maury Nos. 30 €4,800 for hinged ($6,630). (Image1)

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271

France, 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown, tied by bold "Bruxelles, 15 Sept, 67" cds on cover to Mehun-s-Yevre, France, Belgium transit and "1" France due for unpaid letter, and reverse with various French transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine; signed Calves. Maury Nos. 30. Scott Nos. 34 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN INTERESTING AND RARE ATTEMPTED USAGE OF A FRENCH ADHESIVE IN BELGIUM. (Image1)

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272

France, 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 80c rose on pinkish, two singles, in combination with 1870, Bordeaux, 20c blue on bluish, type 1 on fresh folded letter to Messina, Italy, tied by large numeral "5083" lozenge cancels with matching "Constantinople, Turquie, 14 Dec, 70" origin cds; cover with small sealed corner tear, Very Fine, a rare mixed issue franking from Constantinople to Italy; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Maury Nos. 32+44 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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273

France, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 5fr gray lilac on lavender, large numeral "2240" lozenge cancel of Marseille, beautiful rich brilliant color, Very Fine and attractive; with 1999 A. von der Weid certificate. Scott Nos. 37. Maury Nos. 33 €1,000 ($1,380). (Image1)

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274

France, 1869 (Oct. 12) Palermo, Italy to Troyes, France, datelined folded letter bearing Italy 20c blue (35) horizontal pair, tied by two strikes of French Anchor lozenge cancel with black "Italie, Paq. No.1, 13 Oct. 69" Packetboat octagon datestamp alongside, additionally struck with red "Italie, Marseilles, 25 Oct 69" cds, entry marking, small "PD" framed handstamp, Paris (10.16) backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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275

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 1c olive green on pale blue, block of four, ample to mostly large margins all around, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., bottom pair very lightly hinged, Very Fine, ex-"Derby", Gross. Maury Nos. 39. Scott Nos. 38 $640 as singles. (Image1)

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276

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 1c olive green on pale blue, in combination with 1870, Bordeaux, 4c gray + 1870, Siege of Paris, 20c blue on cover to Lyon, all tied by large numeral "2240" lozenge cancels, 1c additionally tied by "Marseille, 16 Sept, 71" origin cds, Very Fine and choice, a rare Bordeaux mixed issue franking; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Maury Nos. 39+41+37 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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277

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 2c red brown on yellowish, vertical pair, full margins all round, tied by indistinct 1874 cds's on large part of printed matter wrapper to Montpellier, Very Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate, signed Baudot. Maury Nos. 40 €11,000 ($15,180). A VERY RARE FRANKING AND USAGE OF THE 2C BORDEAUX ISSUE. (Image1)

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278

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 20c blue on bluish, type 1, clear to mostly large margins, tied by large numeral "641" lozenge cancel on folded letter sheet, matching "Brioude, 1 Dec, 70" origin cds alongside, Extremely Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 43. Maury Nos. 44 €1,250 ($1,730). (Image1)

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279

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 20c ultramarine on bluish, type 2, report 3, uncommonly large even margins and strong unmistakable color, cancelled by numeral "1622" in lozenge grid on 1871 folded letter to Lyon, matching "Gap 17 Fevr 71" cds at upper right and blue merchant's double oval handstamp, Lyon (2.18) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine, ex-Caspary, Gross; with 1998 von der Weid certificate. Maury Nos. 45k. Scott Nos. 44b $4,750. A RARE USE OF THE 1870 20C ULTRAMARINE SHADE ON COVER. (Image1)

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280

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 30c dark brown on yellowish, o.g., lightly hinged, ample well balanced margins, deep color, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely mint stamp. Scott Nos. 46a var. Maury Nos. 47b €575 ($790). (Image1)

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281

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 80c dull rose on pinkish, an eye-catching bottom left corner sheet-margin single, other two margins extra large, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., small hinge remnant, an Extremely Fine gem, a nicer mint example would be a challenge to locate, ex-Gross; signed Friedl and Senf, with 1998 von der Weid certificate. Maury Nos. 49. Scott Nos. 48 var. $1,000. (Image1)

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282

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 80c carmine rose on pinkish, o.g., hinge remnants, huge margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice, choice so big. Scott Nos. 48 var. Maury Nos. 49c €1,450 ($2,000). (Image1)

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283

France, 1870 Pigeon Gram, original gram entitled "Service des Depeches Par Pigeons Voyaguers Organise Par, M. Steenackers Directeur General Des TelegraphesEt Des Postes", Fine and scarce. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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284

France, 1870, Siege of Paris, 10c bister on yellowish, tête-bêche, a visually striking mint block of nine with center stamp the inverted cliche, wonderfully fresh color and paper, strong intact perforations all around, full clean original gum, the top and bottom stamps lightly hinged, the center three stamps including the tete-beche pair are never hinged, Very Fine, ex-"Lafayette", Gross; signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun and Goebel, as well as being accompanied by their 2003 certificates. Maury Nos. 36 tb. Scott Nos. 54a Estimate $35,000 - 40,000. A REMARKABLE TÊTE-BÊCHE MULTIPLE FROM THE SIEGE OF PARIS ISSUE WITH CONSIDERABLE EYE-APPEAL. Most inverted cliches are found in tete-beche pairs, to find one in this eye-appealing format at the center of a block of nine is a rare occurrence indeed. Illustrated in 2000 Yvert Specialized catalog. (Image1)

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285

France, 1870, Siege of Paris, 20c dull blue on bluish, tête-bêche, an eye-arresting mint block of nine, the center stamp the inverted cliche, exceedingly well centered throughout, lovely bright shade, strong intact perforations all around, full original gum, top left, top right and bottom center stamps h.r., the others, including the tête-bêche pair are never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-"Lafayette", Gross; signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun, Calves and Goebel, as well as being accompanied by 2003 Behr, Brun and Goebel certificates. Maury Nos. 37b tb. Scott Nos. 57b Estimate $35,000 - 40,000. CERTAINLY THE FINEST TÊTE-BÊCHE MULTIPLE OF THE 20C 1870 SIEGE OF PARIS ISSUE AVAILABLE. Most inverted cliches are found in tete-beche pairs, to find one in this eye-appealing format at the center of a block of nine is a rare occurrence indeed. (Image1)

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286

France, 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, two horizontal pairs, tied by large numeral "5118" lozenge cancels on folded letter sheet to Marseilles, matching "Yokohama, Bau Francais, 20 Abr, 75" origin cds, red maritime octagon transit cds and receiving backstamp; small stamp flaws at top and small central cover tear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 58. Maury Nos. 60 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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287

France, 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, type I, tête-bêche, corner margin block of four, the top left stamp the inverted cliche, rich fresh color, crisp and intact, o.g., small hinge remnants, trivial faint toned spot at upper left mainly in the selvage, still Fine and rare, A lovely mint positional multiple that is ideal for exhibition., ex-"Lafayette", Gross; Signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun and Goebel, in addition to being accompanied by their 2003 certificates. Maury Nos. 60 I tb. Scott Nos. 58b Estimate $20,000 - 30,000. This inverted cliche comes only from position 131 in the sheet of 150. Illustrated in the 2000 Yvert Specialized catalog. (Image1)

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288

France, 1876, Sage Type I, 15c gray lilac on grayish, full o.g., bold color, fresh and Fine. Maury Nos. 66. Scott Nos. 69 $825. (Image1)

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289

France, 1876, Sage Type I, 20c red brown on straw, imperf, lovely mint block of four, uniformly large margins, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., bottom pair very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-"Derby", Gross. Maury Nos. 67 nd. Scott Nos. 70a Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. (Image1)

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290

France, 1876, Sage Type I, 1fr bronze green on straw, block of 15, tied on piece by Alexandrie, Egypte town cancels, rich color, top left and bottom right stamps with flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Scott Nos. 76. Maury Nos. 72 Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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291

France, 1876, Sage Type II, 25c ultramarine on bluish, tied by "Charny, Yonne, 10 Juil, 77" cds on telegram cover, locally addressed; opening tears at top with small piece missing from edge, otherwise Very Fine; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 81. Maury Nos. 78 Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)

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292

France, 1877, Sage Type II, 4c claret on lavender, in combination with 1877, Sage Type II, 1c black on lilac blue, tied on 1898 Packetboat cover by Genova squared circle to Sicily, receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Maury Nos. 88+83 Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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293

France, 1878, Sage Type II, 15c blue on bluish, handsome top left corner margin mint single, post office fresh with rich color, pristine never hinged o.g., Very Fine, ex-Gross. Maury Nos. 90c. Scott Nos. 92b $650. (Image1)

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294

France, 1900, Mouchon, 20c brown violet, corner margin block of 6, o.g., never hinged, strong bold color, choice allover centering, Very Fine and choice, rare in this exceptional never hinged condition. Scott Nos. 118. Maury Nos. 113 €1,350 for n.h. singles ($1,860). (Image1)

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295

France, 1900, Merson, 1fr claret & olive green, corner margin block of 4 with top pair imperforate, o.g., never hinged (couple tiny trivial gum skips), bright vibrant colors, fresh and Very Fine; signed R. Blanc, Pavoille. Scott Nos. 125. Maury Nos. 121 €2,100 ($2,900). (Image1)

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296

France, 1900, Merson, 2fr gray violet & yellow, pristine mint example of this sought-after key value, nicely centered for this, immaculate o.g., n.h., fresh and Very Fine, particularly rare never hinged, ex-Gross; signed Behr and accompanied by his 1991 certificate. Maury Nos. 122. Scott Nos. 126 $2,000. (Image1)

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297

France, 1902, Mouchon Retouched, 20c brown violet, top margin block of 4 with vertical gutter, o.g., never hinged, strong vibrant color, right pair exceptionally centered, Very Fine and choice, rare in this outstanding condition. Scott Nos. 135. Maury Nos. 126 €1,400 ($1,930). (Image1)

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298

France, 1923, 1fr Bordeaux Philatelic Congress, o.g., lightly hinged, rich colors, F.-V.F. Scott Nos. 197. Maury Nos. 182 €475 ($660). (Image1)

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299

France, 1937 Paris Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet, o.g., never hinged, fresh and pristine, Very Fine and choice. Scott Nos. 329 $700. Maury Nos. 3 €900 ($1,240). (Image1)

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300

France, Airmail, 1936, South Atlantic Crossing complete, o.g., never hinged, rich deep colors, choice centering, Very Fine and choice. Maury Nos. 320-321. Scott Nos. C16-C17 $735. (Image1)

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