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H.R. Harmer GPN, Inc. Sale: 3024

France and French Colonies
Afars and Issas

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2161
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

image 1830s/1940s Covers Selection, 10 items incl postal stationery; note 1831 stampless cover Valparaiso to USA with "SHIP" handstamp, 1839 folded letter to Chilean envoy to Paris residing in London, 1868 cover to Peru franked with two 5c Red, 1891 oversized cover Iquique to Santiago franked with 20c Telegraph issue pair, 1891 cover to London with 10c postal fiscal (Scott AR7), 1891 to Germany via France with 10c postal fiscal (Scott AR7), 1895 1c postal cards Valparaiso to Santiago (one uprated with 2c), wrapper with 1926 1P Official sent from National Library at Santiago to local address, couple of 1943 "Lastra" parcel post cards with added franking, usual mixed condition but Fine or better overall (Image)

CV. 350

Opening US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:22:12 EST
Sold For 0


Alexandretta

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2163
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 1-17

image 1-17, 1938 Overprints, wonderfully fresh sets with unblemished o.g. and no toning or disturbances, NH, F-VF, as nice as they come (Scott $750) (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:22:59 EST
Sold For 250


France

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2240
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

image Maury 3a, 1849 20c Black on white, proof-like impression, well balancedmargins, unused, Very Fine; signed Roumet and with his 2017 certificate (Maury EUR300) (Image)

CV. 100

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:48:18 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2241
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

image Maury 3i, 1849 20c Grey, tied on small envelope to Paris by grill cancel with a clear Valognes 15 Janv 50 cds alongside, stamp full balanced margins, Very Fine; 2016 Roumet certificate (Maury EUR3,750) (Image)

CV. 700

Opening US$ 675.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:48:34 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2242
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 6b

image Maury 6b, 1849 1fr Brown carmine, rich color, ample to large margins, small numerals "2618" cancel (Rabastens-de-Bigorre), Very Fine; signed Roumet and with his 2018 certificate (Maury EUR1,200) (Image)

CV. 350

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:48:48 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2243
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 14

image 14, 1853 10c Bistre on yellowish, single (insufficient franking) tied on small envelope by grill with nicely struck LETTRE AFFie DE PARIS POUR PARIS 18 Fevr 55 cds alongside, stamp clear to wide margins incl sliver of adjacent stamp at top, Fine use; signed Brun, 2015 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:02 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2244
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Maury 14 I e

image Maury 14 I e, 1854 20c Dark blue, single tied on folded letter by small numerals "2079" cancel with accompanying Montelimar 9 Juin 56 cds at right, backstamped Flaviac next day, stamp rich color and ample to wide margins, Very Fine; 2015 Roumet certificate (Maury EUR350) (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2245
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 18

image 18, 1853 40c Orange on yellowish, tied on printed folded letter datelined Marseille "30 de Octubre 1861" by Spanish 2-line ESTRANGERO BARCELONA cancel, "3" handstamp, backstamped Barcelona 1 Nov, stamp clear to large margins, Very Fine use; 2017 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:17 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2246
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

image Maury 17 B d, 1854 80c "Groseille", tied on mourning folded letter to London by small numerals "771" cancel with partly struck Bordeaux Juin 1862 cds alongside, boxed "PD" handstamp, 3 different French transit backstamps, stamp ample to large margins, Very Fine; 2016 Roumet certificate (Maury EUR440) (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:27 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2247
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 22

image 22, 1862 1c Olive green on pale blue, affixed on a printed from and wrapper label by Marseille 13 Juil 69 cds, Very Fine and unusual; 2017 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:38 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2248
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 25-26

image 25-26, 1862 10c, 20c Napoleon, slightly overlapping singles tied on portion of a locally addressed folded form and address wrapper by large numerals "846" cancel with accompanying Chambery 4 Janv 64 cds, red "CHARGE" handstamp and blue municipal seal, Very Fine; 2015 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:48 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2249
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 26

image 26, 1862 20c Blue on bluish, pair tied on folded letter addressed to Malaga (Spain) by small points roller with accompanying Paris 1 Mai 63 cds, Spanish transit and arrival backstamps, small stain lower right not affecting stamps, Fine use; 2016 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:49:55 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2250
Symbol:
Cat No: 31E

image 31E, 1863 4c Plate essay in blue on very thin paper, Printed on both side, block of four, Very Fine (Image)

CV. 100

Opening US$ 95.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:01 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2251
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 35

image 35, 1863 40c Pale orange on yellowish, single franking tied on folded lettersheet addressed to Sicily by lightly struck black "Anchor" cancel, nicely struck LIGNE A PAQ. FR. No. 5 28 Janv 70 cds, boxed PIROSCAFI POSTALI FRANCESI and PD handstamps, cover vertical central file fold, Very Fine (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:06 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2252
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 27, 33

image 1867 Cover to Switzerland from Office in Egypt, 1862 40c Orange , 1867 20c Blue mixed issue franking tied on folded letter by large numerals "5080" with accompanying Alexandrie Egypte 10 Fevr 68 cds, ms "par vap francais", French and Swiss transit/ arrival backstamps, fresh and Very Fine (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:12 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2253
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 36

image 36, 1868 80c Rose on pinkish, single franking tied on folded printed form addresssed to Constantinople by black Anchor cancel, LIGNE U PAQ. FR. No 1 1872 cds alongside, black boxed "PD", backstamped Constantinople, Very Fine; 2016 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:20 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2254
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 37

image 37, 1869 5fr Gray lilac, pretty pale shade, bold and complete large numerals "3754" (St Martin de Re) cancel, one pulled perf (typical for this), Fine appearing. (Scott $750). (Image)

CV. 140

Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:26 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2255
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 38

image 38, 1870 1c Olive, Report III, block of 15, o.g., 11 stamps NH, others small h.r., thins affect a few stam,ps, crease on bottom margin, Very Fine appearance; 1976 RPS certificate (Maury EUR4,500 as block of 15) (Image)

CV. 1,000

Opening US$ 950.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:36 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2256
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 972

image Maury 1870 20c Blue on bluish, Type II, pairtied on folded printed form by large numerals "972" cancel with accompanying La Chatre 11 Dec 71 cds at lower right, backstamped Nantes, pair with ample to wide margins incl portion of adjacent stamp at lower right, Very Fine; 2017 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 75

Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:50:55 EST
Sold For 90

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2257
Symbol: img s

image Maury 46, 1870 20c Blue on bluish, Type III, single franking tied on folded letter by St Etienne 1871 cds, proper transit and arrival backstamps, stamp clear to large margins, Very Fine; 2016 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 300

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:07 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2258
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

image Maury 49, 1870 80c Rose, lovely shade and very close to the "currant" variety, light Anchor cancel, full balanced margins, Very Fine; signed Roumet and with his 2018 certificate (Image)

CV. 400

Opening US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:15 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2259
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 53

image 53, 1872 5c Yellow green on pale blue, strip of five tied on folded letter to PAris by multiple strikes of Marseille 1 Juin 72 cancels, proper transit and arrival backstamps, Very Fine and attractive; 2015 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:23 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2260
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 56a

image 56a, 1871 15c Bistre, Tete-beche pair, tied on piece by nice strike of large numerals "532" (Bordeaux) cancel, Fine; with 1978 note from Philatelic Foundation declining to express opinion; according to the owner, the PF explained there was a 50/50 split of the 14 examiners on whether to issue a "good" or "no" opinion based on the pair having been folded prior to use but no one could demonstrate conclusively it was a fake (Scott $12,000) (Image)

CV. 750

Opening US$ 725.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:34 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2261
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 59

image 59, 1870 40c Orange on yellowish, nice strike of large numerals "5155" cancel of Dedeagh in blue, Very Fine and choice (Image)

CV. 400

Opening US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:41 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2262
Symbol: img s

image 1872 Cover to Greece, folded letter sheet franked with 1870 25c, 40c perfed, tied by black Anchor cancels, LIGNE U PAQ. FR. No 1 16 Nov 72 cds, boxed "PD", backstamped Athens, fresh and Very Fine; 2016 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:48 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2263
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 64/108

image 64-70, 72-76, 79, 83, 96, 107-08, 1876/1900 "Sage" Issue Assortment, most light cds cancels, 4c small faults, o/w usual VG-VF (Scott $1,076) (Image)

CV. 50

Opening US$ 45.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:51:55 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2264
Symbol:
Cat No: 91

image 91, 106, 1877/98 10c Black on lavender, Types I, II, cross gutter block of four, top stamps type I, bottom type II, o.g., NH, fresh and F-VF (Image)

CV. 100

Opening US$ 95.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:01 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2265
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 91

image 91, 106, 1877/98 10c Black on lavender, Types I, II, block of eight with horiz gutter between blocks, top block of four type I, bottom block type II, o.g., pos 8 small h.r., others NH, F-VF (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:08 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2266
Symbol: img s

image Yvert 95a, 1877 5fr Lilac rose on pale lilac, o.g., h.r., fresh and Fine; 2016 Roumet certificate (Yvert EUR950) (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:13 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2267
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 96

image 96, 1877 5fr Violet on lavender, block of four, JOURNAUX MARSEILLE 10 Fevr 93 cancels, F-VF multiple; 2016 Roumet certificate (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:19 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2268
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

image "Sage" Issue Single Franking Covers Selection, 1876/1900 scarce Sage issues on postal card, ppc and two covers, including 15c on formula postal card to England (order for pair of scissors, w/diagram); scarce 35c use from Cannes, via Paris to USA; 50c on Value Declared reg. cover from Staignam-S-Omer to Orleans, and 1900 Exhibition ppc (Japan Pavilion) with 5c, taxed with pair 5c postage dues. F-VF (Image)

CV. 80

Opening US$ 75.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:27 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2269
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 254A

image 254A, 1931 20fr Pont du Gard, Type III, bottom left corner margin single with coin date 14.10.37, PO fresh, NH, Very Fine; 2018 Roumet certificate (Scott $450; Yvert 262, EUR550) (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:34 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2270
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 254A

image 254A, 1931 20fr Pont du Gard, Type III, bottom left corner margin pair with coin date 30.4.36, NH, fresh and Very Fine; 2018 Roumet certificate (Scott $900 as singles; Yvert 262, EUR1,100 as singles) (Image)

CV. 450

Opening US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:42 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2271
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 253

image 253, 1929 20fr Pont du Gard, Type I, bottom right corner margin block of four, NH, Very Fine and choice; 2018 Roumet certificate (Scott $2,000 as singles; Yvert 262A, EUR2,300 as singles) (Image)

CV. 650

Opening US$ 625.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:49 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2272
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 294

image 294, 1934 1.50fr Dove of Peace, bottom right corner margin block of four with coin date 27.2.34, nicely centered, NH, fresh and Very Fine; 2018 Roumet certificate (Yvert 294, EUR630) (Image)

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:52:59 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2273
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

image 1930/42 Deluxe Proofs Assortment, 21 commems, definitives and charity issues incl 1930 BIT Congress collective, 1935 "Normandie" (2 shades, 1 with some staining in margin), most with tissue paper overlay, generally fresh and F-VF (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:53:42 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2274
Symbol:
Cat No: 805 var.

image 805 var, 1956 15fr Europa, three different color proofs, fresh and Very Fine (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 140.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:53:56 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2275
Symbol: img s
Cat No: 3195 var.

image 3195 var., 2006 €0.53 Antibes, Imperforate and intaglio colors omitted, block of four, NH, Very Fine; 2015 Calves et Jacquart certificate (Image)

CV. 500

Opening US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:54:06 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2276
Symbol: img s
Cat No: B38

image B38, 1931 1.50fr+3.50fr French Provinces, block of four, PO fresh and very well centered, NH, Extremely Fine; 2018 Roumet certificate (Scott $1,200 as singles; Yvert 269, EUR1,440 as singles) (Image)

CV. 300

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:54:12 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2277
Symbol: img s
Cat No: C5/36

image C5-7, C22-27, C29-32, C34, C36, 1930/59 Airmails, NH, fresh and F-VF (Scott $696) (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:54:57 EST
Sold For 220

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2278
Symbol:

image Yvert PA 6b, 1930 1.50fr Bright ultramarine, bottom left corner margin block of four with coin date 23.10.30, NH, fresh and F-VF, rare block; 2018 Roumet certificate (Yvert EUR4,000) (Image)

CV. 1,000

Opening US$ 950.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:55:09 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2279
Symbol: img s
Cat No: C17

image C17, 1936 10fr South Atlantic Flight, single tied on airmail envelope addressed to Brazil by Paris 12-3 37 cds, backstamped Paris Avion, Curityba18.III.37, envelope opened and slightly reduced at left, Fine use (Scott $240) (Image)

CV. 100

Opening US$ 95.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 13:55:18 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4410
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

EXTENSIVE FRANCE COLLECTION to 2000 in four Lighthouse hingeless albums with very few empty spaces, the 19th century mixed mint and used and 20th mostly mint being highly complete and vast majority NH after 1955, premium galore incl but certainly not limited to (mint unless otherwise noted) 197 (signed Bloch), 226, 241 (stamps NH), 319, 1930s commems and charity issues with majority NH, C8-14, C29-36 NH, J8-9, J23-24 used, etc. plus useful section of precancels, usual mixed condition in classic period but far better than usually seen, generally F-VF; Scott value well into five-figures

CV. 1,000

Opening US$ 1,350.00
Sold...US$ 1,350.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:20:28 EST
Sold For 1350

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4411
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE COLLECTION to 1939 mostly used on nicely filled set of Scott pages with strong 19th century used incl Bordeaux and "Sage" issues, 1930s commems and charity issues incl B11 mint, B15-18 used, B17-19 mint, B20-41 mint, B66-67 used, etc., usual mixed condition especially in the classic period, mostly F-VF; Scott $7,000+

CV. 750

Opening US$ 725.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:20:43 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4412
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE MINT COLLECTION, 1939/96. sets, singles, S/S, booklet panes, etc. in mounts in six impressive Ceres "Presidence" albums (1969-74 overlaps in two of the albums), essentially complete for the period with virtually every space filled and overwhelmingly NH (do note a few premium issues lh), overall fresh and F-VF, perfect foundation collection

CV. 400

Opening US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:20:51 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4413
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE MINT COLLECTION, 1939/96. sets, singles, S/S, booklet panes, etc. in mounts in six impressive Ceres "Presidence" albums (1969-74 overlaps in two of the albums), essentially complete for the period with virtually every space filled and overwhelmingly NH (do note a few premium issues lh), overall fresh and F-VF, perfect foundation collection

CV. 300

Opening US$ 290.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:20:58 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4414
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE FIRST DAY COVER ASSORTMENT, 1945/59. approx 450 FDC and 90 maximum cards/ cards with some minor duplication but a good variety of issues incl Europa, Red Cross, the various portrait sets incl charity issues (as singles), commems, etc., most with printed cachets with balance various types of rubber stamp cachets, handful with some light wrinkling or aging but generally fresh and F-VF; Yvert EUR6,000+

CV. 200

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:21:11 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4415
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE ASSORTMENT. includes 1950s/90s Red Cross booklets (note 1954, 1956-59), stock book of mint 1940s/70s mostly mint incl some precancels (note a 1952 Red Cross booklet), parcel posts, "fictifs", revenues, foreign offices, etc., another stock book with assorted WW II period incl French Legion issues noting "Polar Bear" S/S mint and group of "R.F." overprints plus some "ANNULE" overprints, fiscal and telegraph issues, some album pages with 1900s/30s issues incl 198-225 mint, B11 mint, short stack of dealer sales pages with assorted mid-20th century mint sets and singles, etc., usual mixed condition with most F-VF

CV. 200

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:21:23 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4416
Symbol: img s
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE PREMIUM SELECTION. includes (mint unless otherwise noted) 37 used (couple pinholes), 122-23, 126 used, 129-30, B27, B28-30 NH, B31-33, B34 used, B38, B39-41 used, assorted Red Cross booklets incl 1952, 1953 mint and ones on cacheted FDC, 1954, 1955, C17 used (lightly toned), etc., mostly F-VF; Scott $3,050+

CV. 200

Opening US$ 190.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:21:39 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 4417
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection

FRANCE MODERN PROOFS ASSORTMENT. approx 225 definitives, commems, charity issues, airmails, etc. in a stock book, some multiples, setenants, etc., fresh and Very Fine

CV. 75

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Apr-06-2019, 17:21:52 EST
Sold For 160


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