France, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 5fr gray lilac on lavender, "5" & "F" in light blue, part o.g., well centered, light creasing and thins, F.-V.F. appearance, still a scarce mint high value variety; with 1978 P.F. certificate (for Scott 37). Yvert No. 33. Maury No. 33. Scott No. 37d  $8,000. $0 (Image)