Sale No: 732
Lot No: 521
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France, Dealer Stock, 1849-1991. In ten small dealer counter books of better items, stamps seem to be mostly correctly identified and overall much better stock than usually encountered with mostly $20+ to many hundreds of dollars sets and singles, spot checked issues appear properly identified, better items include (used): 1 (2), 2, 7 (5), 9 (7), 13 (7), 19 (4), 21 (2), 22-28, 38 (2), 39 (2), 40, 41 (3), 46 (3), 46 (2), 47 (3), 48 (2), 65 (2), 79 (3), 83 (5), 96 (6), 109-32 (2), 348 (5), 226b (2), 246, 253 (6), 254, 254A (6), 840-44 (8), 952-55 (10), B11 (3), B12-18, B12-19, B19 (2), B20-23, B34 (2), B35-37, B38, B39-41, B66-67 (5), B285-90 (2), B294-99, J1, J7 (2), J9, J18, J21 (2), J26 (4), J27, N1-7, N7, N8 and (mint): 22, 23, 25 (2), 27, 30 (2), 31 (2), 32, 40 (2), 41, 51 (3), 65, 77, 93, 94, 99 (2), 119, 120, 123 (6), 125, 129, 130, 131 (2), 143-54, 135 (2), 136, 138-54, 141 (2), 302 (7), 304 (6), 306 (9), 311-12 (9), 315-20 (4 sets), 342-47, 348, 410-14 (5), 475-76H (9 sets), 185-96 (3 sets), 197, 198-201 (8 sets), 226b (2), 247A, 247 (3), 251 (2), 251A, 252 (2), 253, 264-83 (3), 291-93, 294 (3), 296-97 (4), 299 (5), 300a (2), 700-5 (4), 711-15 (8), 907-9 (6), 2273-83 (2), B7 (2), B8 (3), B10, B11 (3), B12-19 (2), B19 (2), B22 (2), B20-22 (2), B31-33, B34 (3), B38 (2), B41, B42-43 (5), B49-53 (14), B66-67 (2), B70 (10), B83 (14), B86-89A (11), B117-28 (27 sets), B153-57 (5 sets), B249-54 (7), B258-63 (7), B267-72 (12), B276-81 (10), B285-90 (9), B294-99 (7), B303-8 (9), C5-6, C8-13 (2), C13, C22 (2), J18, J80-92, N9 (2), N10, N11, N14 and M1-4, condition is mixed, with usual problem areas among early classical issues, Scott value has drifted over the years, so you should make an adjustment in the owner's catalog value to compensate, plenty of catalog value and the potential to find some interesting items for the specialist, generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott approximately $108,000+ (Owner's) Estimate $12,000 - 15,000. Suggested Bid $12,000-15,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $12,000-15,000
Opening US$ 8,000.00
Sold...US$ 8,000.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:26:51 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 522
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Cat No: Collection
France, Early Airmail Postal History Collection, 1910's-1930's. 166 covers and postcards (145 of which are French and 21 of which are from Belgium), plus a few panes and singles of unused show labels, in two albums of Vario pages, most of which seem to be connected to an Aviation Show or Exposition, with many of the covers containing special labels or postmarks, including several interesting Meeting Aeronautique DE BUC October 1920 labels (slightly mimicking the semi-postal of the time), and several covers and several different small sheets of Rouen 2-3 September 1922 labels, three Flying Post - Ghent Exhibition postcards (two used, one unused), a few first fights and the occasional unusual item such as a few Balloons, a couple around the world covers, or special destination, including several with Northern Africa or Indo-China destinations, many of the numerous post cards feature fascinating early aviation themes or photographs of aviation pioneers, one card with interrupted by accident, return to sender marking, an amazing collection that you really need to view to fully appreciate, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:27:15 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 523
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Cat No: Collection
France, The Louis XVII Collection, 1849-1991. The promised deluge, filling a Scott Specialty album to bursting point; starts with a gorgeous array of Cérès and Napoléon issues (including a repaired #37), strong Navigation & Commerce issues (including an 1879-90 25c on piece cancelled Constantinople/Galata), full Blanc/Mouchon/Merson series, Blanc and Sower gutter blocks of eight, much inter-war material present parallel mint and used including a FIPEX sheet, Normandie dark blue mint plus three shades used, several imperforates, with most post-WWII issues mint and overwhelmingly never hinged; Semis, near-complete and with numerous Red Cross booklets of the 1960s, include #B1-B2 and B11 parallel mint and used; beautiful Airs with #C2, C5-C6, C7, C8-C13, C16-C17 and C18-C21, etc., parallel; strong Dues including #J1-J4; Military Franks, Officials, Newspapers, Occupations and Offices round out the lot; 19th century used offer an array of cancels including Small and Large Numeral, Star-with-Numeral, c.d.s., etc., Fine to Very Fine with much better throughout, grab your wellies for this one; inspection highly recommended, ex Winston. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:27:44 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 524
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Cat No: Collection
France, Fantastic Collection, 1849-1976. Presented on Lindner hingeless album pages, housed in two Lindner binders plus one springback binder; impressively complete and overwhelmingly mint (the vast majority of which appears to be never hinged); 19th century issues mostly used but fresh and sound with a nice range of cancel types, early 20th century a mix of mint and used, with post-war issues essentially complete and mint; note a used #37, Cérès and Napoléons to the 80c values, many Sages, good Sowers and Pasteurs, a nice mix of 1929-31 Famous Sites (with types), extensive Semi-Postals, #C1-C2 mint, and much, much more, Very Fine overall, an excellent, high-value collection on which to build—or to break down for stock. Estimate $3,500 - 5,000. Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,500-5,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:28:03 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 525
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France, Le Moulin Rouge Collection, 1849-1986. As sexy as they come, mounted in two Scott Specialty albums; the revue kicks off with a bang, with near-complete First Issue Cérès and Napoléons, the latter complete for 1853-70 (including a gorgeously centered #37 with near-maximum strike of Star "22" cancel); Sage issues nearly complete, 1900-03 series complete, Sowers complete mint, after which you're offered an essentially complete, all-mint collection; highlights include Bordeaux and Le Havre Philatelic Exposition issues, Strasbourg and PEXIP souvenir sheets, numerous imperforate singles, Bordeaux and Lyon "R.F." overprints, double impressions of 1944 Hervé set (including one from Algeria), Dulac and Gandon Mariannes complete, complete booklets from the 1980s on, Semi-Postals complete mint less #B38 (including a never hinged #B10!), Dues mint and used, Military Frank issues, Officials, Newspapers, Offices, and much, much more, Very Fine overall, a truly remarkable show worthy of an encore. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:28:30 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 527
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France, Collection of Merveilles, 1900-68. In three lovely old-time Yvert & Tellier slipcased albums, with our spot check turning up all never hinged; essentially complete from 1930, the collection starts with a selection of Mersons (Yvert #119, 121 & 123 with 2014 Behr certificate), Blancs appear complete with Yvert-listed types and varieties; Sowers singles hit-or-miss, but include eight coins datés of the 20c violet; #B3-B7 with 2014 Behr certificates, #B4 a millésime "9" gutter pair; numerous margin or position pieces throughout, including a perfectly centered coin daté single of #B38, plus dated blocks of Mercury, Iris, Gandon Mariannes (including the 100F), etc.; also note a cut-down PEXIP sheet and a stunning set of Dulac Mariannes as plate blocks of four and bottom margin strips of 20 with plate number and De La Rue imprint; later issues include Allied Occupations, se-tenants, Semi-Postals, Airs, etc., etc., Very Fine, overall superior quality to most such collections; a must-see. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:29:29 EST
Sold For 3750
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 528
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Cat No: Collection
France, Collection, 1849-1967. Neatly mounted in four Brimont albums, largely complete to 1967 with (mint): 3, 30, 35a with APS certificate, 39, 40 with APS certificate, 41, 59, 93, 329 (2 mint, one souvenir sheet with Expo cancel far from stamps), B3-10, B28-30, B157a, B285-90, B294-99, C8-14, C15, C16-17, J9, J16, and (used): 7b with Sismondo certificate, 9 with Briefmarkenprüfstelle Basel certificate, 10, 22-28, 37 with APS certificate, 48, 96, 126, B66-67 and J26, condition and centering seem better than usually encountered, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:29:52 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 529
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Cat No: Collection
France, Dealer Stock, 1850's-1980's. In eight dealer counter book and small box of back up pages containing a total of approximately 1,400 pages, with occasional better items that include a good selection of early Ceres and Napoleon issues with many 80c values, 96 (2), B31-33, B39-41, B153-57, B572a (2), C1-2 mint, C8-14 mint, C16-17 (2 mint), C22 (2 mint), C23-27 mint, C29-32 mint and C34-36 mint; a few small faults, mostly among earlier issues, generally Fine to Very Fine appearance. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:30:20 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 530
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France, Fly-Specker's Fantasy, 1900-41. An veritable swarm, with easily thousands of stamps covering the 1900-03 issues, Sowers, etc.; presented in two homemade albums (one a springback, one a two-post); springback focuses on the Blancs, Mouchons and Mersons, with perfins, multiples, shades, paper types, plate varieties, millésimes, etc., along with a few covers, circled-numeral, scalloped conveyance station, straightline and newspaper cancels—even one from Smyrna (!); some neat material, including a 3c Blanc cross-gutter pair of 16 (millésime "3" at bottom) mint, plus used gutter strip of 20 with left sheet margin present; the two-poster presents as a semi-specialized 1914-41 collection, with paper and color varieties, socked-on-the-nose cancels (including a 1919 St. Germain en Laye Peace Congress cancel on 2c+3c Orphans Semi-Postal pair); Sowers reap blocks, millésime singles and gutter pairs mint and used; advertising tabs, 1929-38 Monuments & Sites, plate flaws, etc., with cancels including British and Italian, paquebot, double-ring "Annulé", and more, Very Fine, exceptional quality, even on the used; a specialist's delight. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:31:02 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 531
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Cat No: Collection
France, Filled Up with the Fair Mint Collection, 1863-1972. Hinged on Scott Specialty pages; mint throughout, mostly o.g. with some Classics no gum per our spot check; regular issues are solid to WWII, with post-war issues essentially complete; strong Semi-Postals, plus nice array of Dues, Officials, Allied Occupations and Newspapers (no Airmails); any concerns about what's missing are more than allayed by what's here, with nary a fault or spot of toning to be found; worthy selection of Napoléons and Cérès, strong Sages, good Sowers, Dulac Mariannes complete, Gandon high values, plus virtually complete commemoratives; bright, fresh and clean throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, inspection invited, ex Sheeran. Scott $16,000+ (Owner's) Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:31:18 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 533
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Cat No: Collection
France, Sumptuous Souvenir Sheet Collection, 1927-2014. From Strasbourg to St. Louis, on Danish pages (all in sheet protectors) in a standard three-ring binder; holding starts with two classics: Strasbourg (#241, lightly hinged at top margin) and PEXIP (2, each with Expo cancel in margin, one with evidence of prior hinging, one appearing never hinged), then jumps to Arphila '75 (three stamps cancelled), Philexfrance '82, 1986's Film History sheet, then a strong run from the 1989 Bicentennial issues on; most all mint, though note the "Colors of Marianne" sheets cancelled; much of Topical interest, with History, Art, Sports, Wildlife, Red Cross, Astérix, etc., Very Fine, great material for the dealer or the modern collector looking to fill in gaps. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:32:02 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 534
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Cat No: Collection
France, Solid Mint and Used Collection, 1849-2014. Four volumes of Danish album pages, all in sheet protectors and housed in matching binders; most used to 1937, with very much mint (and we assume never hinged) until 1996, when mixed mint and used is the norm; starts with nice examples of #3, 4 and 9, picking up with the 1852 Empire issue and running with few empty spaces thereon; note a nice array of cancel on early and recent material, millésimes, #C5-C6, C6a, C8-13, Europas, modern booklets, souvenir sheets, miniature sheets, etc.; some issues parallel, many through the 1930s with shade and paper varieties noted, Very Fine overall, a pretty collection in very nice quality; well worth a look. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800. Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:32:32 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 535
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France, Useful Double Collection, 1853-1978. Each spanning roughly the same time period, and each in its own Scott Specialty album; one more heavily mint, the other used, making this a great opportunity for collector and dealer alike; note interesting range of cancel types on Republic and Empire Cérès and Napoléon issues, nice Blancs/Mouchons/Mersons, good Sowers (both lined and cameo), well-filled post-war issues, plus Semi-Postals, Airs, Dues and Officials; one volume additionally includes Occupations and Colonies/Offices; generally fresh and sound, Fine to Very Fine with better, inspect. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:33:04 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 536
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Cat No: 751, 755-756, 1143
France, Coils Gone Wild Stock Selection, 1955-70 (Scott 751, 755-756, 1143, 1231). Five issues in total, all on original cores, in quantities ranging from approximately 20 to 250; issues present are 1955-59 series Marianne (Muller) #751 (45), 755 (250) and 756 (250); 1966 Arms of Saint-Lo (#1143, 20); and 1969-70 Marianne (Cheffer) #1231 (33); Post Office fresh across the board, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine, a worthwhile lot. Yvert R38, R40-41, R50, R64; €28,330 ($31,760). Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:33:32 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 537
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Cat No: Collection
France, Lovely, Highly Complete Collection, 1849-1948. Nicely presented in a Lighthouse hingeless album; starts with a pretty used #2 (small thin), and continues with a solid selection of Cérès, Napoléons, both with a nice array of cancel types; good Sages, Rights of Man, and Mersons (the latter to the 10F value), then Sowers and Pasteurs (mixed mint and used), followed by a highly complete, mostly mint (and many never hinged) selection of later commemoratives and definitives; Back-of-the-Book is present also, with Semi-Postals including a nice selection of War Orphans issues (mostly used), Airs (mix), Precancels and Dues; exceptionally fresh condition throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, well worth review. Scott $9,500+ Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:34:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 538
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France, Lovely Booklet Collection, 1952-94. Presented in a custom Lindner hingeless album; the collection begins with a near-complete 40-year run of Red Cross Semi-Postals (1952-93, missing only the 1984 issue), and continues with a wide array of Marianne and Sabine booklets of various sizes, denominations and covers, plus lovely commemorative booklets from 1984 on; bonus material includes a First Issue Europa set mint, plus Council of Europe and UNESCO Officials never hinged, Very Fine, your chance to add this popular material to your collection, or to your stock. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:34:23 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 539
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France, Sumptuous Never Hinged Collection, 1877-1970. Neatly presented in a Scott Specialty album (with pages to 1976); earlies spotty as expected, since the collector held out for only never hinged—though there are a few Sage issues and a selection of Sowers and Pasteurs among others; essentially complete from 1936 on, with a handful of Airs and Dues (including a #J11), rock-solid Semi-Postals, the lovely Mariannes of Dulac, Gandon and Cheffer, all the Europas for the period, several dated corner singles, Officials, a few Offices, etc., many with simply sensational centering; three stamps break the never hinged mold: #N4, N5 and N6, all used and each with a clean 2019 APS certificate, Very Fine on the whole, a beautiful collection on which to build. Scott $3,000+ Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:34:53 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 540
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Cat No: Collection
France, First Day Panel Collection, 1950-2010. Collection of several hundred first day panels, each panel has canceled stamp, proof stamp on letter and write-up on the various subjects; great lot for the Topical dealer, Fine to Very Fine, review, ex Sheeran. Estimate $300 - 400. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)
Suggested Bid $300-400
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:35:35 EST
Sold For 190
France & Colonies
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 541
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Fantastically Filled All-Mint Collection, 1934-40. On Scott Specialty pages in mounts; countries featured (no Africa, which is offered elsewhere in this sale) are France, Offices in China (Kwangchowan), Offices in Morocco, Alexandretta, French India, French Oceania, Guadeloupe, Indo-China, Lebanon, Martinique, New Caledonia, New Hebrides (French issues only), St. Pierre & Miquelon, Syria and Wallis & Futuna; France proper virtually complete for regular issues, Semi-Postals and Airs, including a PEXIP sheet, #C7, C8-C13, C16 and a superbly fresh #C17; Offices near-complete, as are the Colonies, which include all the 1937 International Expo singles and souvenir sheets, French Revolution common designs, etc.; Syria includes the sought-after 1934 Proclamation of the Republic issue; and much, much more; incredibly bright and clean, with some of the finest engraving work out there for the period, Very Fine, unleash your inner Francophile on this one; inspection a must. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:36:05 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 542
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Funtabulous Collection, 1858-1960. Housed in four Scott albums, we note Algeria B1-B13, Cameroun B2-B6, B7-B9, Chad, Dahomey, French Offices Abroad, French Equatorial Africa B4-B8, French Guinea B3-B7, French Sudan B1-B6, French West Africa, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Inini, Laos, Martinique, Madagascar, Mauritania, Middle Congo, Monaco, New Caledonia 182-207, Niger, Reunion 122-125, B5-B9, Saint Pierre & Miquelon Senegal B4-B8, Somali Coast,Togo, Tunisia, Ubangi, Upper Volta amongst other countries, with loads of easily sale able material, inspection invited, Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:36:26 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 543
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Cat No: Collection
France and Offices, Collection, 1853-2000. In fifteen albums of stockbooks forming several different collections, with some duplication as many of the individual collections run parallel to each other, duplicating various issues, with some useful highlights including a small section of early Napoleon and Ceres issues up to 80c, many complete booklets including a bit of modern Euro value panes and some useful mint panes, occasional deluxe proofs, 1937 Louvre commemorative panel, a decent section of early dues including a nice section of early imperf issues, some useful sections of various French offices and the occasional colony issue, usual mixed condition, nice sections adding up to decent cumulative value, generally Fine to Very Fine, ex Sheeran. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:36:54 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 545
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Dealers Stock, 1950's-2001. In five dealer counter books, full of tear sheets, identified and priced Scott mostly modern issues, with France from the 1980's-2000's and French Polynesia and French Southern and Antarctic Territories from 1960's to 1990's, with France B27, B66-67, B67 NH, C13, French Southern and Antarctic Territories 28, 30 NH plate block, C14, St. Pierre and Miquelon C21-22, generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott $4,250+ (Owner's) Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
Suggested Bid $800-1,200
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:37:53 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 546
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France & Colonies, Solid Largely Mint Stock Selection, 1849-2000. Presented in two full-length red boxes, a stockbook, a counter book, plus a Scott Specialty album; nice used Napoléons and Cérès issues, Mersons, etc., with later issues in the album, which also contains a nice array of Offices; counter book is a mixed array of France proper with some Colonies, stockbook and red boxes arranged by country and Scott number, with everything identified on 102 cards; clean and fresh throughout; no great rarities, but mostly mint with solid never hinged percentage; well-thumbed but clean 2008 Yvert catalogue included as well; a boon for the dealer looking to replenish stock, Fine to Very Fine or better, make time to review, ex Sheeran. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $750-1,000
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:38:20 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 547
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Useful All-Mint Holding, ca. 1910-40. Downtrodden, perhaps, but never cancelled; this small format 16-page (32-side) Lighthouse stockbook is nearly full (14 pages used) of la francophonie, from Alaouites to Wallis & Futuna; a mix of never hinged and hinged, with some beautiful designs; highlights include Alexandretta #J1-J6, Cameroun #B16-B17, Cilicia #117-127; France #185-196, 236; Gabon #49-71, Indochina #J44-J56 (never hinged); Lebanon #1-14, 22-38, B1-B12, C5-C8; Martinique #120-128 (never hinged); New Hebrides #1-21, Niger #29-72, Port Lagos #5, and much more, all amazingly fresh and clean, Very Fine, a must-see. Scott $4,500+ (Owner's) Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $600-800
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:39:12 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 551
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Cat No: Collection
French Colonies: French Africa, Beautiful Nearly All-Mint Collection, 1888-1976. Afars & Issas to Upper Volta in two thoroughly filled Scott Specialty albums; Navigation & Commerce issues a mix of mint and used, with 20th century stamps nearly all mint and solidly never hinged; Front- and Back-of-the-Book both well represented, with Pictorials, France Libre (overprinted and inscribed) and common design issues all present, as are relevant Airs, Dues, Parcel Posts, etc.; most countries run to the end of Empire in the late 1950s, with Afars & Issas continuing to 1972 and Comoro Islands to 1976 (the latter with pages to 1999); uncommonly fresh and bright throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, well worth the time to explore, ex Winston. Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:41:50 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 552
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French Colonies: French Africa, Alluring All-Mint Collection, 1934-40. Comprising country collections of Algeria, Cameroons, Dahomey, French Equatorial Africa, French Guiana, French Guinea, French Sudan, Inini, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mauritania, Niger Territory, Reunion, Senegal, Somali Coast, Togo and Tunisia, all mounted on Scott Specialty pages; as beautiful as it is extensive, this collection offers all of the common design 1937 Expo stamps and souvenir sheets as well as the French Revolution issues; furthermore, Algeria presents the complete Views set plus Semi-Postals, Cameroons Pictorials (basic and overprinted sets) plus Dues; Dahomey Airs, French Equatorial Africa the complete "Afrique Française/Libre" and "Libre" overprints (regulars and Airs); Reunion #C1 ("Roland Garros"), while Tunisia centers on the 50th Anniversary of French Rule issues, plus much, much more; exceptional quality throughout, with just a handful of used stamps (easily upgradable to mint), and very few empty spaces, Very Fine overall, formidable. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 2,100.00
Sold...US$ 2,100.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:42:28 EST
Sold For 2100
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 553
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French Colonies: French Africa, The Post-Independence Collection, 1956-81. The continent in ten Scott Specialty albums: Benin (1976-81), Cameroun (1958-74), Central African Republic (1959-72), Chad (1959-80), Congo (1959-81), Dahomey (1960-74), Gambia (1965-77), Guinea (1959-72), Madagascar (1958-73), Malawi (1964-76), Mali (1959-74), Mauritania (1960-73), Morocco (1956-74), Niger (1959-74), Rwanda (1962-+74), Senegal (1960-80) and Togo (1957-74); mix of Scott and Minkus pages, with many countries having additional, unused Scott pages from the 1992-2000 included; each country virtually complete, including Semi-Postals, Airs, Dues and Officials, perforated and imperforate issues, some mint and used, souvenir sheets, a full pane or two…the full panoply of the first quarter-century of independence; if you're a fan of engraved stamps, this is one not to miss, Very Fine, inspect, ex Winston. Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 2,000.00
Sold...US$ 2,000.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:43:28 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 554
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French Colonies: French Africa, A Mint Decade Collection, ca. 1974-84. Presented in six Minkus albums, running Algeria to Zaire; a few countries start prior to 1974 (e.g., Equatorial Guinea and Katanga), but the bulk of the collection runs Ford to Reagan; mint throughout, with much never hinged (the handful of used stamps present aren't worth mentioning); well-filled across the board, with Algeria, Madagascar and Tunisia particularly solid; note perforated and imperforate issues (including Neo-Destour souvenir sheet), long runs of complete sets, and many very pretty engraved issues; an easy way to fill in your missing moderns, Very Fine on the whole, worth a look, ex Winston. Estimate $600 - 800. Suggested Bid $600-800 (Image)
Suggested Bid $600-800
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:44:05 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 556
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French Colonies: French Pacific, Nearly All-Mint Collection, 1881-1990. New Caledonia (1892-1990, pages to 2000), New Hebrides (1908-80) and Wallis & Futuna (1920-90, pages to 2000), all in a single Scott Specialty album; with the exception of just a handful of items (all 19th century, apart from New Hebrides #J1-J5), the collection is mint, with much mounted never hinged; each country well-filled with completion a real possibility; Back-of-the-Book included in each, with Semis, Airs and Dues; some multiples, including a New Caledonia #219 mint block of 25; exuberantly fresh throughout, Fine to Very Fine with much better, be sure to view, ex Winston. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Feb-01-2020, 10:45:19 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 732
Lot No: 566
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French Area, Dealer Stock, mostly from 1930's to 2000's. Approximately 125 manila counter cards filled with many modern souvenir sheets and sheetlets from France and Monaco, many better items in the $20 and up range, with better items that include (mint unless noted otherwise): Cameroun C199 signed die proof, France 157a, B301a complete booklet, French Polynesia 462-64 proof sheets, Mali 107 signed die proof, Monaco 596 proof sheet, 962a (5), condition is better than usual with several useful booklet panes and souvenir sheets, o.g., some never hinged / some hinged, generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott $4,600+ (Owner's) Estimate $800 - 1,200. Suggested Bid $800-1,200 (Image)
