FRANCE continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
| 1901 |
 |
|
 C36,
Helicopter UL corner block. VF, 3 stamps NH (Image)
|
Cat 180.00+
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1902 |
 |
|
J12, J14, J65, F-VF
|
Cat 92.00
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1903 |
|
|
 J18, F (Image)
|
Cat 140.00
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1904 |
 |
|
N6, F-VF, VLH, small corner crease
|
Cat 115.00
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1905 |
|
|
Fascinating 8-page MILITARY document dated 1776-80 on laid watermarked paper. Bulletin regarding the inquiry of a Royal Committee concerning the Infantry. Lists 38 proposals. Has beautiful readable calligraphy. F, stain which does not detract
|
Estimate 150.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1906 |
|
|
 Telegraph
Stamps, 1868 Imperf 25¢ & 50¢. F, small flts (Barefoot #'s 1-2, £300) (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1907 |
|
|
 Telegraph
Stamp, 1868 2 Franc lilac, SON 1869 Caen cancel. F-VF (Barefoot #4 - £150) (Image)
|
Estimate 90.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1908 |
 |
|
 Scarce b/w
photo postcard depicting the departure of the ill-fated "THE PAX" DIRIGIBLE 12 May 1902. Has inset portraits of the 2 aeronauts. The Pax intended to fly on that date from Paris to Issy-les-Moulineaux. However, while the airship was still over Paris,
the motor stopped and the dirigible exploded killing both men. F, some back flts (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1909 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard depicting the 1906 GORDON BENNETT CAR RACE. This was the biggest auto race in the world at that time. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1910 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard circa 1907 depicting the gondola of the rigid airship "PATRIE". Shows the ground crew readying it for departure at Moisson. The Patrie bears the distinction of being the first airship ordered for military service by the French
army. F (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1911 |
|
|
 Scarce b/w
postcard circa 1910 depicting a large BALLOON of the "Petit Journal" with inset portrait of the aeronaut PAUL LEPRINCE. Has message on reverse but not mailed. F
(Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1912 |
|
|
Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1910 depicting ROBERT MARTINET in flight in his early biplane. Also has portrait of him with his printed signature. He was a pioneer civilian & military aviator. F
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1913 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
pioneer aviation postcard circa 1910 depicting a WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRPLANE preparing for a flight. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1914 |
|
|
 Scarce b/w
photo postcard showing the rescue efforts following a terrible accident of a TRAM CAR WHICH PLUNGED INTO THE SEINE RIVER 27 Sept 1911 in Paris. Eleven people were killed & this photo shows one of the victims being brought up. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1915 |
|
|
 Collection
of 4 diff unused b/w postcards circa 1912 depicting early French aviator ADOLPHE PEGOUD. He became a popular instructor of French & European pilots and was the first pilot to make a parachute jump. During the early years of WWI he became the first
French Fighter Ace of the war. He was shot down by a German pilot in 1915, who had been his pupil. F (Image)
|
Estimate 125.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1916 |
|
|
 Nice early
b/w aviation postcard depicting an ANTOINETTE VI monoplane in flight. Has RPO cancel 6 Sept 1914 addr to Lyon (rec CDS). F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1917 |
|
|
 Five diff
WWI era Silk Embroidered postcards from a soldier in France (4 with messages - mailed under cover). Incl floral, patriotic/flag and Christmas designs. F (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1918 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting the Finance Ministers of the TRIPLE ENTENTE (Russia, France & Gr. Britain). This postcard depicts Ministers Bark, Ribot and Lloyd George sitting together at a table. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1919 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w aviation postcard circa 1915 depicting Lieut Terrisse and his bombing device he invented on a French military plane. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1920 |
|
|
 WWI
stampless patriotic postcard with military cancel 15 Dec 1915. Has beautiful design depicting soldiers, flags of Allies, allegorical figures, wreath, etc. Addr to Grand-Couronne. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1921 |
|
|
 Lot of 3
diff WWI Patriotic postcards from 1916 depicting French & British Soldier, flags, cannon, etc. All with messages on reverse with one having been mailed by a soldier. F (3)
(Image)
|
Estimate 70.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1922 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard depicting a French SAINT-CHAMOND TANK. This was the second French Tank to enter service during WWI with 400 manufactured between 1917-18. F. Scarce
(Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1923 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
real photo postcard dated 6 Sept 1918. Depicts a new German Fighter plane on display in Nancy. On reverse has a detailed account of a German pilot's defection in a new plane that is pictured in the photo. F (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1924 |
|
|
 Unused
sepia postcard depicting French aviation pilot JOSEPH SADI-LECOINTE. He is best known for breaking a number of speed & altitude records in the 1920's. Has a picture of his Nieuport-Delage plane and inset portrait. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
| 1925 |
|
|
 Two diff
unused b/w photo postcards 11 Nov 1920 showing the celebrations for the 1920 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 3RD REPUBLIC, HOMAGE TO THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER & GAMBETTA (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..Jul-26, 11:59 PM |
