France, 1870, Bordeaux, 1c olive green on pale blue, block of four, ample to mostly large margins all around, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., bottom pair very lightly hinged, Very Fine, ex-"Derby", Gross. Maury Nos. 39. Scott Nos. 38  $640 as singles. $0 (Image)

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 1c olive green on pale blue, in combination with 1870, Bordeaux, 4c gray + 1870, Siege of Paris, 20c blue on cover to Lyon, all tied by large numeral "2240" lozenge cancels, 1c additionally tied by "Marseille, 16 Sept, 71" origin cds, Very Fine and choice, a rare Bordeaux mixed issue franking; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Maury Nos. 39+41+37  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)