France, 1860, Napoleon III Imperforate, 1c Olive Green on Pale Blue, block of 4, neat town cancels, ample to mostly large margins, deep color, small scissor cut at left into top left stamp, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 12. Maury No. 11  €1,430 ($1,970). $0 (Image)

France, 1860, Napoleon III Imperforate, 1c Olive Green on Pale Blue, tied by cds on 1869 edition of Le Mellois newspaper, with 1868, 2c lilac journal tax stamp tied by newsprint, Very Fine. a very rare combination franking of Regular Issue & Newspaper Issue; signed Maury. Scott No. 12. Maury No. 11  Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)