France, 1871, 15c bister, Small Numerals, Tête-Bêche. Horizontal pair, lozenge cancels, strong color, Very Fine, an extremely rare tête-bêche pair; signed Calves, Romet, with 1999 J. Robineau certificate. Scott No. 56a. Maury No. 59 tb  €23,500 ($32,195). $0 (Image)

France, 1871, 15c bister, Small Numerals, Tête-Bêche. Horizontal pair with small defects at top, tied by dotted lozenge cancels on cover to Brighton, England, "Hyeres, 30 Mar, 72"` origin cds and receiving backstamp; cover staining and edge wear with backflap re-attached, about Fine appearance, a very rare 15c bister, small numerals, tête-bêche usage. Scott No. 56a. Maury No. 59 tb; €55,000 ($75,350)  Estimate $5,000 - 7,500. $0 (Image)