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558

French Colonies and Offices, A Superior Intact Mint Estate Collection, 1859-1959. Rarely do we have the pleasure to offer such a comprehensive collection of French Colonies and Offices comprised of so many key singles and sets all housed in seven albums and containing thousands of stamps valued into the many of hundreds of dollars per single or set. This collector was often not satisfied with only one copy of a better stamp and often his mint single was placed underneath a used copy, or two, so careful viewing is a must to realize exactly how much value is contained in this exceptional collection.
For instance, beginning with Volume 1 and The French Colony issues you will often note mint & used multiples of many stamps, also found there is a four margin (all Scott numbers) 17 signed with o.g. $475., Commerce issues includes a mint 58 $120., plus (2) used and (1) mint 59 $170., Benin 1-14 mint plus extras $3050., plus 16 mint $360., 17 used $120., 18 used on piece $600., 19 mint $3500., Commerce issues 20-45 almost complete mint plus most used as well $700., and J2 & J4 mint and J1-J4 used $630., Cameroun 101-115 less 105A a rare set mint $2605 plus extra used, 116-129 mint except 120-121 used plus 122a mint $1620., 255-281 Both complete mint & used $980., B21-B25 "Valmy" issue mint $137., B14-B15 on one cover $240., B10-B13 mint & used $980.
Volume 2 has Offices in Egypt "Alexandria" 1//15 less 14 and including both mint & used for most issues $450., A nice showing of Anjouan including eight varieties on the surcharge spacing issue of 1912, Offices in Crete with 1-15 mint $180., 16-18 used $205., 19 mint $140., Diego Suarez 1-5 used plus extras $577, 6-10 used with extra 9 used and mint $965., 11 mint + used $315., 12 (2) used signed $145., 13-20 + 23-24 mint $520., 22-24 used $1030., 25//37 mint + used mixed $500., 38//50 mint + used mixed $220., J1 both mint & used $360., J2(2) used $280., J3-J5 + J8 mint $430., J11 mint $120., J3-J13 used less J11, $2867., Offices in Levant 1 mint $550., 1-7 used $135., 39 used signed $325., Tahiti various better overprints $3909+., Offices in Zanzibar 1-10 used plus some mint $660., 13-16 mint + 15 used $1410., 17-28 mixed with extras $330., 39-49 mixed plus extras $486., 55-56 used $290., Offices in China 1-12A used plus extras $269., 18//33 mixed mint + used $474., 18a//33a mixed $286., 34//44 used plus 44-45 mint $314., 48-54 used plus 55 mint $1177., 75-85 used $322., French Congo 2 mint $200., 2-17 mixed mint + used $3000+., 18-34 used + extras $462., 35-49 used plus extra mint $300., 52-53 used $320., Ivory Coast 1-17 mixed less 6 $593., 18-20 used + 19-20 mint $175., 21//36 + used $400., plus Parcel Post Due issues $1000.
Volume 3 starts with Dohomey 1//31 mixed $750., 40 mint $1125., plus more, Gabon 2-5 used $5050., 7 signed $1200., 8(2) used $650., 10 used $2100., 11 mint $325., 13 mint + used $270., 16-32 used set plus extra mint $538., 38-48 used set plus extra mint $1240., plus more, French Guinea 1 32 mixed mint + used with extras $1242., 33-47 mixed mainly mint plus used $200.+, French Guiana 5//11 used $982., 17 (2) used $320., 18//32 mixed includes 30 both mint and used $1438., 32-50 mainly mint plus extras $650.,
Volume 4 begins with strong St Pierre & Miquelon 4//11 mixed $1044., 19-34 mint less 32 $826., 36-51 mint $339., 256-279 mint $1263., Senegal early overprints (owner’s Scott value $10,787.) 35-52 mint set plus extra used $464., 57-72 mainly mint plus extra $320., J1-J3 mint + J1-J2 used signed $845., French Sudan 1 used $2300., 3-19 mint set plus used extras $725., Also includes Togo, Chad and Wallis & Futuna.
Volume 5 begins with Niger followed by excellent New Caledonia strong in early issues including 180-207 mint $1154., French Oceania many better singles and sets. Reunion with its first page including 11 both mint and used $1125. and the balance of these desirable issues has a Scott of $1579., Commerce issues 17-28 mixed mint & used plus inverted overprints $2500., 29//59 mixed plus varieties and inverts $600., 178-223 mint $166., C1 mint $290., Postage Dues $510.
Volume 6 contains Inini followed by a very good section of Indo-China 1-21 plus cancels $742, 24-40 mixed less 35, $700., 54-58 used $214., B8-B13 mixed set $270., Madagascar includes 1889-1891 issues with 8-12 mint and used complete 8-13 the page total $5276., 28-47 mixed plus extras $300.+, 63-77 mixed plus extras and two imperfs $327.+, Martinique is noteworthy for an excellent 19th century section of overprints, Mayotte is next looks complete mixed mint + used $874.
Volume 7 is a Scott album probably purchased as a collection with pockets of value such as Offices in Canton 14 mint $250., however the other albums are the main value in this exceptional collection. The condition is mainly Fine to Very Fine and as always in collection of this size and scope there are occasional faults on the listed stamps. A number of stamps are signed by experts and others are not yet expertized. Shipping charges apply - weight 32 lbs.
Certainly one of the finest French Colonies lots that we have ever offered as it is intact as received with all of the rarities and scarce sets present. The Scott value is enormous as the highlights alone are almost into six figures. Please review the scans or see it in person. Well worth serious consideration. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $20,000-30,000
SOLD for $15,000.00
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559

French Colonies, Fantastic and Valuable Accumulation, put together by a collector who for decades bought collections and just broke them down with the hope of one day become a stamp dealer; the first step of breaking down collections and organize everything on stockpages was implemented, the second step did not happen—resulting in this magnificent holding ready to break down and sell; there are many mouthwatering holdings in this group including French Offices in Egypt and the Levant along with Diego Suarez, Tahiti, Anjouan, Nossi-Bé, Mayotte, Moheli, substantial Réunion, wonderful French India, Togo both before and after independence, Republic of Congo, French Offices in China, a massive group of Indochina, marvelous Madagascar, French Congo, a gorgeous group of Somali Coast, Ivory Coast, Mauritania both before and after independence, Martinique, French Guinea, French Sudan, Guadeloupe, Cameroun both before and after independence, Central African Republic, Mali, Comoro Islands, even a little bit of Monaco; mint and used throughout, neatly organized by issue, overall clean and Fine to Very Fine or better, see a sampling online. Shipping charges apply - weight 54 lbs.
Scott approximately $135,000. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $8,000.00
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560

French Colonies, A Plethora of Better Sets & Singles Mainly Mint, 1889-1955. Mainly one of a kind better sets and singles primarily mint with some used, a few duplicates and all are neatly mounted with Scott numbers on pages in six counter books. A superior holding assembled by a knowledgeable philatelist who carefully described each item. Perfect for online resale as the work is done. Includes books headed Alaouites-Algeria including Alaouites 46-49 mint N.H., J7a unused, 226-228 imperf N.H., and much more, Anjouan-Chad with Benin S, Cameroon 128 and many sets, Cameroon-Dahomey, Diego Suarez- French Congo with Diego Suarez 7, Fr.Col. 13a, French Andorra 1-17 mint N.H. and 14-123 Mint N.H., French-Andorra - French Guyana including Fr. Congo 35-49, 121, Fr. Equatorial Africa B14-B35, Fr. Col. 30 unused, French Guinea-French Morocco including Fr. Morocco 7, 11-22, 55-71, 72-89 all unusual and many other better sets. Well worth viewing, Scott as noted is well over $16,000. Generally, F.-V.F. with a few minor faults. Don't miss viewing this one. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $3,000.00
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561

French Colonies, Exciting Group of All Better Mint From the Professor's Hoard. Rich in scarce varieties. A few highlights including: Offices in Zanzibar J2a; Colonies General Issues 54; Alaouites 17e; Cameroun 148b; Chad 19c; Diego Suarez 25-37, J8a; French Congo 49a signed Calves; French India 20 signed Brun, 25; French Oceania B3b; Grand Comoro 1-19; Guadeloupe 27-44, 49b, B2a signed; Indochina Q1 (shiny ink); Ivory Coast 1-17, Q22 no accent on "O" signed Brun; Madagascar 50b signed Calves; Mayotte 2a; New Caledonia 16 signed, 80a signed Brun, 117a; Nossi-Be 25 signed; Réunion 15, 44a, 51a; Somali Coast 2a with certificate, 22a with overprint inverted; Syria 20, 232-290; Wallis & Futuna 94-124. A battle for this one will be well worth winning, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $3,250.00
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562

French Colonies, all better NH from the Professor's Hoard. Lovely VF fresh stuff here. We note Alaouites 43b black; Andorra 147-153 imperf; Cameroun 352-354 imperf, 355-357, 356 imperf, B14-15; FSAT 16-19 perf and imperf, 23-24, 28, 30, C7, C13-14, C19-23, C26-27; Ivory Coast B1a; Laos 25-26 gutter pairs; Lebanon 45-48; Monaco 17 (corner margin), 176, 209-213 and CB11-14 imperf, B19-23 and B26-35 imperf, C10-13, C27-29 imperf; New Caledonia C15-20 imperf; Senegal J2 corner margin single; Somali Coast 183-193, 194-223; Syria 10, 166-169, C66; South Vietnam 30-35, 496 blocks; North Vietnam O10-16. Get ready for this one with a thorough review in person or by scans, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video10 for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Video7 for this lot) (Video8 for this lot) (Video9 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $2,800.00
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563

French Offices & Colonies, Exceptional Mint with Better Sets and Singles, 1899-1942. Offices in Crete, Egypt, Alexandria, Port Said, Cavalla, Dedeagatch, issues mostly complete, some better duplication, varieties, collection on blank pages, arranged in Scott Catalogue order, also miscellaneous Sudan, Senegambia & Niger, Inini, many signed Brun, Champion, etc., mostly fine or very fine or better. A great collection with virtually all of the key sets. We note Scott numbers and "old" Scott prices on each page. The current prices are significantly higher, and the total is quite high, Ex-Global Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 5 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $3,500-5,000
SOLD for $2,800.00
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564

French Colonies, Fabulous, Mainly Mint Collections. Multiple country collections in a Scott album with particular strength in several areas including Alaouites essentially complete mint 1925-1928 including airmails and some errors and varieties, Alexandretta complete mint, Indochina complete mixed mint and used including charity issues (B1-B19 mint), airmails, postage dues (J1-J73 mint), officials, and parcel post, Inini complete mint, Latakia C1-C11 and J1-J2 mint, Lebanon 18-21 mint, 108-112 mint, C1-C79 mint, Memel complete mint, New Hebrides complete and mostly mint 1908-1979 including France Libre overprints mint, 1965-1980 issues N.H., postage dues, etc., some mixed condition in earlier issues with most Fine-Very Fine, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
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565

French North Africa and Middle East, Solid All Mint Collections of Eight Countries, 1924-1979. 1924-1979 Alaouites, Alexandretta, Hatay, Lalakia and Ile Rouad; also solid Algeria and French Morocco, each with Parcel Post and Postage Dues, the latter includes 1-8, 11-288, etc. In addition, there is a volume with French Equatorial Africa, with some scarce "Afrique Francaise Libre overprints (C9-C16), "liberation" Semi-Postals, plus a collection of Chad, all in Scott Catalogue order on blank pages, fairly complete, with Air Post and back of book issues, mostly Fine-Very Fine, o.g. or N.H., o.g., some never hinged / some hinged. Shipping charges apply - weight 17 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,500-3,500
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566

French Colonies, a Very Appealing All Used Group From the Professor's Hoard. Including good varieties. We note just a few: Andorra 21; Cameroun B10-13 signed Brun; Offices in China 10 strip of 4; Offices in Turkey 1a; Port Lagos 1-6; Colonies General Issues 31, 24-36, 38-59, J1-22; French Morocco 7, 6a; FSAT 28; Indochina 3-21; Madagascar 14-22, 63-77; Martinique 30a; Monaco B8, B26-35; New Caledonia 38a, 40-58; Réunion B1a 5f.; St. Pierre & Miquelon 1-3, 6a, J21-31; Sénégal 4, 52, J3; Tahiti J21. See scans for many more! Make sure to have a look at this one, generally Fine to Very Fine. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $1,800.00
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567

French Colonies, Voluminous Post-Classic Stock, mostly 1950s/90s NH sets and singles of French Polynesia, French Antarctic plus St Pierre & Miquelon with some additional Afars & Issas, New Caledonia, New Hebrides and Wallis & Futuna, premium include French Andorra 1-22 mint, Diego Suarez 8-9 used signed Thier or Schlesinger, French Polynesia 126-35 NH, French Antarctic 28 coin date block NH, 30 coin date block NH, C6 NH, C8 NH, Lebanon C49-56 mint, New Caledonia 67-80 mint, 402a panes (2) in complete booklet, Reunion C39-41 NH, etc., generally fresh and F-VF. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.7 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,600.00
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568

French Colonies, Strong Mint Collections of French Polynesia & F.S.A.T., 1892-2008, A hingeless Palo album with French Polynesia (1892-1992) and additional Scott pages with a nearly complete run of mint from 1942 onwards. Highlights include #57-58, 80-116, 123, B6-10, C17-19, C21, C24-27, C33, C37, C47a, C48, C52-53, C54, C78-82, C88, C89-93, C99, C100-04, C107-11, C112-14, C136a, CB1, and over 40 deluxe sheets. In addition, a stockbook with mint French Southern & Antarctic Territory (1956-2004) in roughly catalogue order and with many premium sets & singles, like 23, 25-28, 30, 31, 46-51, 58-63, C1-2, C3, C4, C6, C7, C8, C11, C13-14, C16a, C17, C18, C19-23, C25a, C26-27, C35a, etc, overall Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,200.00
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569

French Colonies, 1910s to 1980s, A Teasing of Imperforates and Varieties, colorful and attractive selection of hundreds of all different, put together by a discerning collector who never got the chance to moiunt them ionto his collection, all purchased from the same reliable source, each in its own original sales card with Scott m#, some African Nations but the best sections are FSAT, Polynesia, New Caledonia, St. Pierre, Somali Coast, Soiuth Vietnam and Wallis & Futuna, lots of interesting and desirable topics like birds, fish, flowers, art, sports and more, owners purchase price at reatil exceeds $4,500, our estimate a small fraction of that and should prove to be a worthwhile purchase. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Video7 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $800.00
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570

French Colonies, Airmails, Imperforates & Varieties Superb Selection, strong holding of hundreds of all different mint never hinged, on sales cards with Scott identification as purchased by collector who never got the chance to mount them into his collection, nice range of Colonieswith good Cameroun, FSAT, Polynesia, New Caledonia, St. Pierre, Wallis & Futuna along with a wide range of topicals such as birds, sports, fish, ships & whales to name a few. prices range for $15 to $130 and total $3350, the owner had to pony up to buy these as evidenced by the retail prices close to catalog, a useful and alluring group. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $500-750
SOLD for $425.00
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