French colonies, Used. Very good range of thousands of mint and used stamps housed in a substantial volume, Madagascar and area especially strong, with 1891 typeset range, 1895 'poste francaise' overprints to 1fr, Madagascar p/marks on general colonies issues, as well as interesting British Mail material, followed by Diego-Suarez with several 1890s issues including signatures, 1891 5c unused, etc, through to 1894 navigation/commerce. Then Nossi-Be with postage dues inc. 1891 15c on 10c used, Ste. Marie de Madagascar, 'et Dependences' navigation/commerce to 1fr plus surcharges, pictorials and postage dues inc. multiples on piece, lots of commems inc. never hinged sets, souvenir sheets, extensive France Libre, etc, even scarce perfins, however the main event here is the postmark interest with many unusual and colourful types, paquebot section, through to alphabetic run of villages/towns from Ambalavao, Ambato-Boeni, Ambatondrazaka, Ambatolampy, Ambatosoratsa, Ambavahie, Ambilo Be, Ambosary, Ambohidratrimo, Ambositra…. to Vatomandry, Vohemar, Vohipeno, etc. Ideal for the specialist, particularly those looking for material outside the box, a highly recommended lot. (Image1)
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,151.00
Closed..Nov-26-2020, 02:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 380
Lot No: 2605
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Cat No: Collection
French colonies, */used collection 1859–1960 in removal box. An absolutely outstanding collection French colonies and overseas post offices in 10 albums. Includes stamps, series, sets, revenues, railway mail stamps, parcel post stamps, air mail issues etc etc. Also including a lot of issues "France Libre", issued in colonies recognizing the French exile government in London during WW II as the legal French government. See scans which only reflect a fraction of the total contents. Fine quality Approx. 15 kg. (1000s) (Image1)
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 4,599.00
Closed..Nov-26-2020, 02:00:00 EST
Sold For 4599
Sale No: 380
Lot No: 2606
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Cat No: Collection
French colonies, Cover collection 1900–60 in banana box. Five albums filled with letters, FDCs, postal stationeries, picture postcards etc from a lot of former French colonies, in alphabetical order. Many hundred items. Many of the items have destinations outside France. See scans of a sample of items. Good quality Approx. 10 kg. (Image1)
