France, 1866 (Mar. 8), Two-country franked military cover from Tampico, Mexico, to Bordeaux, a stunning cover, franked by Mexico 2R orange overprinted "Tampico/200 1865" (#23, Type IV overprint) tied by double-ring "Correos Tampico" dater with matching octagonal postmark dated 8 MAR 66 alongside—plus France 80c Napoléon Empire (#19) tied by Naval Anchor cancel; front additionally bears boxed "PD" handstamp and sender's chop; reverse bears double-ring "Cor. D. Armée/13/MARS/66/Ing. B. Paq. No 3" postmark and Bourdeaux (32) receiver of Apr. 8; soiling and part of backflap removed on opening, but a remarkable cover from the French Corps in Mexico, Very Fine usage. Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Sep-02-2020, 11:48:41 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 743
Lot No: 79
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Cat No: May 10
France, 1871 (May 10), Tricolor franking sent from Constantinople to Messina, Sicily, folded lettersheet franked by 10c, 30c and 80c Bordeaux issues (#42, 46 and 48), all tied by three strikes of Large Numeral 5083 diamonds, with double-ring "Constantinople/10/MAI/71/Turquie" dater alongside; addressed to the Messina, with its 15 MAG receiver on reverse; small paper loss along weakened fold at bottom, still Very Fine, a gorgeous cover with an uncommon route, signed Calves. Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Sep-02-2020, 11:49:09 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 743
Lot No: 80
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Cat No: 9
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine (Scott 9), an exceptionally clean, well-detailed example, offering four clear margins along with full, wonderfully fresh o.g., Very Fine, a splendid example of this difficult mint stamp, with 2000 SBPV/ASEP certificate. Yvert 6a. Scott $8,750 Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Scott $8,750 Suggested Bid $1,500
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Sep-02-2020, 11:49:59 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 743
Lot No: 81
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Cat No: 9
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine (Scott 9), horizontal strip of 4, remarkably fresh with margins full to large at left and bottom, clear to just in at right and top; cancelled by multiple light strikes of Small Numeral 898 diamonds, the left three stamps further bearing a partial London (?) PAID transit in red, Fine to Very Fine+, a scarce multiple, signed Roumet and Maury. Yvert 6a. Scott $3,050 as two used pairs Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)
Scott $3,050 as two used pairs Su
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Sep-02-2020, 11:50:41 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 743
Lot No: 84
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Cat No: 329
France, 1937, Paris Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet (Scott 329), o.g., never hinged, as fresh as the day it was printed, Very Fine. Yvert 3. Scott $700 Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)
