France, 1850's Comic Envelopes, six different with two duplicates; includes LesFumeurs, Joute Sur L'Eau, La Polka Des Salons (2), Les Patineurs, Partit de Campgne (2) and Jardin Public, all bright and fresh, Very Fine and scarce, a very rare set most commonly found used within the United States during the 1850's. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)

France, 1862, Napoleon III imperforate, 25c blue, re-issue, large part o.g., ample to large margins, deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 1998 S. Sismondo certificate. Yvert No. 15c. Maury No. 15f. Scott No. 17c  $525. $0 (Image)

France, 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 1c olive green on pale blue, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, nice overall centering, rich color, fresh and pristine, Very Fine and choice, a scarce never hinged multiple; with 1997 S. Sismondo certificate. Yvert No. 19. Maury No. 19. Scott No. 22  $640 for hinged singles. $0 (Image)

France, 1867, 1869, France to Ecuador, two covers, 1867 bearing #26 strip of seven and three, faulty, tied by dotted star cancels, red "P.P." framed handstamp and blue crayon "2", 1869 folded letter bearing #33, 35 and 36 pair and single, tied by dotted star cancels, red "P.P." framed handstamp; some toning, Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

France, 1868, Napoleon III Laureate, 40c pale orange, "Rothschild" imperf, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, nicely balanced margins, bright fresh color, Very Fine; with 1997 S. Sismondo certificate. Yvert No. 31c. Maury No. 31e. Scott No. 35b  $960 for hinged singles. $0 (Image)

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)

France, 1871 Ballon Monté, Le Vaucanson, printed Jan. 12th "Lettre-Journal de Paris" journal to Boulogne, bearing 1870, 20c blue tied by dotted star cancel, "Paris, 12 Janv. 71" origin cds, Boulogne (1.22) receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. BM60  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

France, 1894 Hand Illustrated Cover, skillfully rendered silhouette design depicting Seated Gentleman & Lady Watching Stage Performance, on cover franked with 15c blue tied by Bernay De L'Eure, 21 Mars, 94 cds, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

France, 1903, Ligned Sower, 10c-25c issues, imperf, 5 singles, 10c with and without o.g., others without gum, Very Fine. Scott No. 138a-141a  $568. $0 (Image)

France, 1922 Hand Illustrated and Colored Cover, skillfully rendered pen and watercolor design depicting Fashionable Lady, on cover to Paris franked with 25c blue tied by "Marseille, 30/12, 22" cds, Very Fine. Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

France, 1923, 1fr Bordeaux Philatelic Congress, o.g., never hinged (owner's handstamp on gum), strong colors, Very Fine. Yvert No. 182. Maury No. 182. Scott No. 197  $825. $0 (Image)

France, 1923, 1fr Bordeaux Philatelic Congress, o.g., never hinged, well centered for this difficult issue, bold colors, Very Fine and choice, a lovely never hinged stamp; with photocopy of P.F. certificate search. Yvert No. 182. Maury No. 182. Scott No. 197  $825. $0 (Image)

France, 1929, 2fr Le Havre Philatelic Exhibition, o.g., lightly hinged, bright and fresh, F.-V.F.; with 1994 A.P.S. certificate. Yvert No. 257A. Maury No. 257A. Scott No. 246  $600. $0 (Image)

France, 1929, 2fr Le Havre Philatelic Exhibition, o.g., lightly hinged, rich colors, very fresh, F.-V.F. Yvert No. 257A. Maury No. 257A. Scott No. 246  $600. $0 (Image)

France, 1930, 3fr Reims Cathedral, type III, top margin single, o.g., never hinged, gem centering, bold vivid color, Extremely Fine. Yvert No. 259b. Maury No. 259B. Scott No. 247B  $600. $0 (Image)

France, 1944, 25c-2.50f "France" unissued set, o.g., strong bold colors, a Very Fine set. Maury No. 701A-701C. Scott No. footnote  $550 for n.h. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1927, 2fr & 5fr First Issue complete, o.g., lightly hinged, matched centering, rich colors, a Very Fine set. Yvert No. 1-2. Maury No. 1-2. Scott No. C1-C2  $400. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote", o.g., never hinged, well centered, fresh with rich colors, Very Fine, an attractive and scarce never hinged stamp. Yvert No. 15. Maury No. 15. Scott No. C15  $1,700. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote", o.g., lightly hinged, exceptional centering, vibrant colors, Very Fine and choice. Yvert No. 15. Maury No. 15. Scott No. C15  $625. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote", o.g., very lightly hinged, bright and fresh with wide margins, Very Fine. Yvert No. 15. Maury No. 15. Scott No. C15  $675. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote", full o.g., bright and fresh, Very Fine. Yvert No. 15. Maury No. 15. Scott No. C15  $625. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936, 85c-50fr Plane Over Paris complete, full o.g., nice overall centering (particularly the 50fr), rich vivid colors, a Very Fine set. Yvert No. 8-14. Maury No. 8-14. Scott No. C8-C14  $977. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936, 85c-50fr Plane Over Paris complete, full o.g., rich vibrant colors, very fresh, a Very Fine set. Yvert No. 8-14. Maury No. 8-14. Scott No. C8-C14  $977. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936 South Atlantic Crossing complete, o.g., never hinged, well centered, rich colors, a Very Fine set. Yvert No. 320-321. Maury No. 320-321. Scott No. C16-C17  $735. $0 (Image)

France, Airmail, 1936 South Atlantic Crossing complete, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered, a Very Fine set. Yvert No. 320-321. Maury No. 320-321. Scott No. C16-C17  $735. $0 (Image)