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387

France, Powerful Mint Stock of Regular Issues, 1900-42. Tremendous stock composed of about 40 different stamps in quantities of from 4 (a block of the 1900 2fr "Merson", Scott 126, Cérès 122, disturbed gum) to over 400 (Scott 196, Cérès 181), with such high-powered stamps as the 1927 3fr "Merson" (30) and the 1932 1.20fr "Peace" (73). We won't go into any more detail, because scans of the entire lot are available on our website, but suffice to say that you're unlikely to ever come across a similar opportunity to purchase such a deep stock of these difficult and popular issues. Plus, everything is clean and virtually all never hinged! Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs.
Maury €132,000 for NH ($142,560). (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $10,000-15,000
SOLD for $5,250.00
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388

France, Emporers Emporium, Mint & Used French-Formed Collection, 1849-2008., Four volume (one Minkus and three deluxe Leuchtrum albums with slipcases), The main issues are complete, MNH, mint hinged and used, in which very many better stamps such as (Yvert no's): 1, 2, 5, 6, 9-10, 11 -18, 33, 62, 76, 98*, 148-155 (155 few bottom perfs nibbled), 156**, 162-169*/o, 182* (Bordeaux), 216*, 252*, 256**, 257A* (le Havre), 269**, 275-277, 321, 330-333(*) with specimen overprint, 354-355*, 398, airmail 1-2 (3-4 reference examples), 14, 15 (repaired), postage dues 20(*), 22*, 23*, 24, 25-27, precancels 24-25, 26, 27 (signed), 28, 29, 30, 31 (signed), 32* (signed), 37*, parcel post 9-14*, 23-27*, 80, 81-87*, 101-107*, 156*, 157*, cours d'instruction (overprinted annulé or specimen) 143-CI 2*, 121- CI 2, 145-CI 1*, 123-CI 2*, 123-CI 3*, 161-CI 2**, legion sheet 1* (polar bear sheet), souvenir sheet 1** (rust dots), 2 ** (rust spots), 3**, etc. Nice collection, very high catalogue value! As a late comer to the party we have used Yvert numbers, but as often is the case, this collection can be viewed in its entirety online, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 29.7 lbs. (PDF 1 for this Lot) (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $6,000-8,000
SOLD for $5,000.00
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389

France, "Tour de France" All Mint Holding in Stockbooks, 1900-70s, Three large, old-school manila stockbooks packed with mint, the majority of which is never-hinged, and all laid out in Scott order. Highlights include the following, many in blocks: #118, 120 (2), 125 (8), 127 (5, including what appears to be one without blue background (Y&T 145d)), 129 (2), 130 (3), 140 (2), 141 (4), 198-201 (6), 258-62 (3), 263 (2), 291-93 (6), 294, 296 (5), 299 (6), 300 (19), 301 (12), 302 (8), 304 (10), 306 (13), 308 (12), 311-12 (10), 313-14 (11), 315-20 (8), 342-47, 349 (16), 372-73 (9), 414 (8), 553-56 (25), 700-05 (10), 711-15 (12), B11, B12-18 (2), B20-23 (2), B28-30 (2), B36-37, B44-45 (11), B48-53 (8), B54-59 (10), B66-67 (2), B68-69 (10), B70 (12), B83 (18), B86-89A (14), B157a, B249-54 (9), B276-81 (2), B285-90, B294-99 (6), C5-6 (5), C7 (4), C8-13 (3), C23-27 (8), C29-32 (5), C34-36 (4), etc. As a bonus, three mint sheet folders filled with partial sheets from the 1970s. Juggernaut catalogue value and perfect for the dealer needing to beef up their inventory. Follow the link for a video tour of all three stockbooks, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 24 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,000.00
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390

France, Exceptional Holding, a valuable stock of mostly premium mint sets and singles to 1980s issues in glassines or stock cards ranging from quality classic used imperfs through the popular 1920s/50s issues, more modern imperfs and lovely selection of "back of the book" issues as airmails (e.g. C15 used), dues, officials, etc., also note some booklets (e.g. "Smile of Rheims" and 1950s Red Cross), multiples, assorted varieties, etc., loaded with NH and with very little of the "filler" material often seen in these stocks, light duplication and much better condition than typically seen, generally fresh and F-VF, a desirable stock with enormous catalog value, view to truly appreciate. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $6,000.00
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391

France, "Le déluge" Stampless Postal History Collection, ca. 1730-1850s, a simply stupendous accumulation, which hasn't seen the light of day in over half a century, housed in sheet file albums, in boxes, etc., about half well-organized, the other half needing a quick going through; we've not counted everything, but one small box contained 150 items, and our guess is that there is well over 1000 items here in total; sheet files and boxes organized alphabetically by town, with the postmark and date noted in full; the breadth is astounding: four sheet files pre-1792 (several items possibly as early as the 1710s), four sheet files with Gregorian calendar dates, another four with Revolutionary calendar dates, five files post-1815 (plus another three shoeboxes of the same), a post-1832 folder, a "Savoy" folder, a sheet file of Spain (most from Spain to or via France), and boxes and envelopes more; two sheet files of internal Italy items a neat bonus; wonderfully fresh for their age, though of course expect the usual occasional fault; a holding the likes of which you're unlikely to see again, Very Fine overall, inspection richly rewarded. Shipping charges apply - weight 43 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $4,000-6,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
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392

France, "La Boîte Magique" Fantastic Mint & Used Holding in Glassines, 1849-1966, This holding, part of a huge inventory from one of the biggest stamp dealers on the West Coast, consists of five boxes all filled with #1-sized glassines and a mixture of mint & used with the majority in light duplication. Highly organized with Scott number and condition listed on each envelope. Highlights include, as identified by the dealer, used #1, 1a, 2, 2a, 3 (3), 3a, 3b (4), 6a (pair), 7, 7a, 9 (3), 9c, 12 (4), 12a (8), 13 (5), 16-17, 21 (2), 37, 38-39, 39c, 40 (3), 41, 42 (2), 42a, 43, 44a (2), 46-47 (3), 47a, 47b, 48 (2), 64 (4), 65, 66 (6), 72 (2), 83 (3), 96 (7), B38, C1-2, C13, J2, J6-7, J10, J18, J22, J26 (2), J35, J43, unused 3 (pair), 4a, 13, 14b, 15, 18 (2), 20, 22, 34a, 64, 77, 94b, 123, B3-6, B23, B32-33, B66-67 (2), J21, J24, J26-27, N7, N9, and many more. On-site inspection recommended but additional images are provided online, overall Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,500-3,500
SOLD for $1,800.00
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393

France, Exquisite Three-Volume Collection, 1849-1954, lovely mix of mint, used and covers, neatly presented in three springback albums on annotated pages (ex Maj. C. Cowie, OBE), this grand array of items runs from the First Issue on, many early sets with duplication including shades and a wealth of cancel types, some pairs, on-cover uses (single- and mixed frankings), three Ballon Monté covers, plate flaws and varieties, Military Franchise stamps and postal card, Airs and Postage Dues, Commune Agence Lorin issues, some Telegraphs and unissued Railway Parcel Post stamps, cancelled Strasbourg Exhibition sheet, two PEXIP sheets with different shading lines, a used War Orphans set, identified forgeries alongside genuine stamps, and much, much more; outstanding quality throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, fully imaged online—a must-see. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)

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Estimate $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $2,600.00
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394

France, A high Quality Comprehensive Mainly Mint Collection, 1900-1941. An exceptional collection of several hundred mint sets + singles and souvenir sheets often with a used copy as well all mounted-on quadrille pages by a fastidious collector with much Never Hinged. Primarily 20th century regular issues, it is nearly complete and the highlights by Scott include: 109-132 complete mint $1606. 133//154 mint = blocks $150+., 155-184 mint + shades $110., 185-196 + 198-201 complete mint plus used $140., 226b mint & used $265., 227-240 mint $141., 241b pair with label mint $500., 247//254A mixed mint + used $285., 262 N.H. block$380., 264-283 N.H. $275., 291-194 N.H. + used $232., 296-297 N.H. $210., 292-293 N.H. blocks $294., 300 mint + used block some N.H. $690., 329 mint $360., 348 mint & used $160., 414 (4) singles plus (2) blocks all N.H. $840., Plus most if not all of the better commemoratives from the 1930's mint or N.H. often with used. Condition is Fine to Very Fine or better with few if any faults. A great break-up value. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $1,400.00
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395

France & French India, A Mint & Used Collection, 1853-1985. A Scott album with France and a solid collection of French India. France includes Scott 37 $750., a scarce used on piece copy of Scott 246 $600., plus Scott C14-C17 better airmails used $770. and more. French India has numerous better singles and sets including "Libre" issues. Well worth a look. Condition is mainly Fine to Very Fine with a few faults. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $800.00
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396

France, The Mériage-Montesquiou Family Correspondence, 1766-1862, a collection of more than 100 pre-philatelic folded letters, showing a wealth of postal markings, with some official, including 1795-98 folded letters (3) from Paris to Agen, each showing "Conseil des Anciens" unframed handstamps in black or red (2), 1796 (Mar. 13) folded letter from Paris to Agen showing "Comité de Salut Publique" (Committee of Public Safety, the political body supervising the defense of the French Republic from domestic and foreign enemies) double-ring handstamp in red, 1809 (June 17) folded letter from Wels to Vienna, showing "Deb. No. 44/Arm. d'Allemagne" unframed handstamp, 1826-30 folded letters (12) showing "17/Vierzon" handstamps (4) in black, "48/Briquebec/Valogne" handstamps in black (2) and red (6), each valued at 18pts. or 19pts. in the Pothion catalogue (1989), and 1836 (Apr. 25) envelope (with original letter) from King Louis Philippe's Secretary to Paris showing "Service du Roi/Cabinet du Roi" handstamp in black and "Bureau/de la Mon. du Roi" handstamp in red, with "Crown/Local Post" wax seal on flap. A remarkable assembly spanning the Napoleonic period, Bourbon Restoration, and the early years of Louis Philippe's July Monarchy, as well as just touching on the Second Empire; Fine to Very Fine strikes, in an excellent state of conservation; a detailed inventory/listing of the letters and postal handstamps accompanies the collection.

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This correspondence includes letters addressed to the Baron de Mériage (1767-1827), among others. As a commoner, he began his professional life as a regular soldier in the pre-revolutionary French Army, later being elevated to the French nobility and rising to the rank of General. During an illustrious military career, while serving as Maréchal de Champ (Sergeant-Major General) in 1812, he was wounded at Krasnoi during the retreat from Moscow and taken prisoner, only returning to France after the Bourbon Restoration in 1815. His last military action was during the French campaign in Spain in 1823, where he served as Major General with the Army of the Pyrenees. The Mériage family married into that of the Count of Montesquiou, a prominent noble. The letters offer some interesting insights from the family's unique social perspective. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (PDF4 for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $750.00
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397

France, "La Croix-Rouge" Holding of Red Cross Booklets, 1953-72, Complete booklets (150 total) of the Red Cross semi-postals, all in duplication including the better ones. Highlights with quantity include #B282a (2), B291a (7), B301a (5), B309a (4), B318a (2), B337a (4), B347a (7), B356a (22), B365a (7), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $500.00
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398

France, Mint and Used Collection in an "Autour du Monde" Album, 1849-1956. Up to 1900 the collection is used and from there to the end mint hinged (with a few used). A nice clean collection with many strong runs of complete sets and includes back of the book. Owner counted 1,183 different stamps and catalogued the collection in Yvert & Tellier. Overall Fine to Very Fine with only a few faults. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs.
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Estimate $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $600.00
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399

France, Comprehensive Collection, 1849-1972, Minkus collection hinged so lightly they leave virtually no trace; extraordinarily clean mixed mint and used including Scott France # 16, 18, 19, 28, 36, 67, 69, well-populated through 1972; lovely Semi Postals, Council of Europe, and Offices in China, Crete, the Levant, and Egypt; classic, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $400.00
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400

French Offices in China & Middle East, A Quality Mint & Used Collection, 1899-1928. A nice mint & used collection of several hundred singles and sets of French Offices mounted on quadrille pages beginning with China 1//12A mixed mint + used $305. plus 18-33 mint less 29 $419., plus more, Alexandria 1-13 mixed with extras $184., plus 16-30 used complete and additional mint $100., followed by Alexandria 31//45 which includes the scarce 43 mint $175 + 45 mint $350., also noteworthy are the "Port Said" surcharges 45A-46 $300. Finally, 57//86 + B1-B4 less 59 $200+., Port Said 1//45 mixed mint & used, Offices in Turkey 1//38 mixed $180., Cavalla 1//15 mint $174., Dedeagh, Vathy and Zanzibar are all present. A Worthwhile collection of these popular issues with some both mint & used copies included, mainly all Fine to Very Fine with only a few faults. Shipping charges apply - weight 1 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

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Estimate $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $950.00
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