France, 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown, right margin block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged at top, bottom stamps never hinged, bright with strong bold color, Very Fine; signed with handstamp in margin. Scott Nos. 34. Maury Nos. 30  €4,800 for hinged ($6,630). $0 (Image)

France, 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown, tied by bold "Bruxelles, 15 Sept, 67" cds on cover to Mehun-s-Yevre, France, Belgium transit and "1" France due for unpaid letter, and reverse with various French transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine; signed Calves. Maury Nos. 30. Scott Nos. 34  Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. AN INTERESTING AND RARE ATTEMPTED USAGE OF A FRENCH ADHESIVE IN BELGIUM. $0 (Image)