France & Colonies, Collection, 1849-1970. Strong collection in Scott Specialty album, with outstanding classic period, with imperf Ceres to 1f, imperf Emperor Napoleon complete to 1f, perf Napoleons to 5f; imperf 1870-71 Ceres complete; same for perf 1870-75 Ceres; Peace & Commerce issues to 5f; Mersons to 20f; good showing of Sowers, and nearly complete afterwards, missing the best souvenir sheets and overprints; commemorative virtually complete; Semipostals near complete except Orphans high values, complete 1922 onwards; Airmails including C1-2, missing 50fr Plane over Paris; French Offices and Colonies somewhat sparse in comparison but including useful material throughout; owner's 2008 Scott catalog value for France proper is $24,800, Colonies, etc., totals 2007 Scott $11,000; close examination will yield an accurate evaluation. Estimate  $6,000 - 8,000. $0