France Collection, 1849-1968. Massive collection of mint and used neatly hinged in Scott Specialty album, beginning with used Ceres 15c, 40c and 1fr, Re-issues of 10c, 15c and 1fr; used 10c Napoleon and 1862 Re-issues 10c & 25c pair and single NH; used 1853 1fr, Re-issues of 80c & 1fr; decent used 1859 5fr, 1871 10c on 10c surcharge mint, 1873 10c bistre on rose tete beche pair used; later mint include 2 copies of Bordeaux, 1925 Expo souvenir sheet LH, 1927 Strasbourg cut down with stamps NH, mint Le Havre, PEXIP sheet, 1949 Centenary sheet of 10 NH; Semi-postals are complete mint except used hi-val B8-10; Air Post incl mint C1-2, mint C3 10fr on 90c Ile de France, perfin C6b NH, mint C14, *&o C15; outstanding early Postage Dues. Huge catalog value and much nice condition in classics not usually seen. Close examination recommended., F.-V.F. overall. Estimate  $5,000 - 7,500. $0