1794 (Aug 18 - dated "le 18e fructidor 2e annee Republiquaine") Entire letter from Assistant Engineer J. Bourcet concerning the Noull Project which has been suspended due to lack of funds, to "Citizen D'Abon, Captain of Engineers responsible to the Chief of Military Communications, Mount Lyon", with fair "ARMEE DES ALPES" handstamp.

Transatlantic Mail. 1847-91 Entire letters and covers sent between France and the USA including 1872 cover sent directly on the "Ville de Paris" to New York franked 5c pair + 25c (2) with "N.Y STEAMSHIP / 10" c.d.s, also covers sent by Guion Line, HAPAG, NDL, CGT, American Line, etc. (20).

Maritime Mail. 1899-1942 Covers and cards with Sea Post datestamps, Paquebots, U.S Ship duplexs from French ports, etc. (32).

Air Mails. 1909 "Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne", nineteen page programme for the 22-29th August aviation meeting. A scarce programme for the worlds first air meeting, minor cover soiling, otherwise fine.

French Congo. 1900 Pictorial issue, die proofs of the vertical 20c - 75c design ("Bakalois Woman") frame without value (4) or background design (5) in various colours, on glazed paper (3) or die sunk on thick card (6). Also a die proof in black on thin paper of the small size "Leopard in Ambush" design without value. (10).

French Pacific. Collections in albums and on pages, comprising New Caledonia 1905-85 mainly mint collection in an album, and some earlier used issues on a stockcard (25, including S.G. 6, 7, 14c, and unissued 1892 1c and 40c "used"), also 1973 120f stamp booklet, SB1; French Polynesia 1980-2011 mint collection in two albums and on pages (also five "Epreuves de Luxe"); Wallis & Futuna 1920-46 mainly mint collection; and Tahiti 1893-1915 overprints. (100s). Photo on Page 142. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image1)

Indo-China - Air Mails. 1933-49 Air Mail issues complete mint, also 1933-49 20p and 30p Epreuves de Luxe (each with embossed seal for "Ministere des Colonies") and imperf stamps (2 of each), 1946 Victory 80c and Chad to Rhine set of six die proofs in blue on thick laid paper (7, each 165x190mm), 1946 Victory 80c and 1949 3p Epreuves de Luxe, 1946 Victory 80c and Chad to Rhine set imperf. (82).

Martinique. 1849-2012 Covers and cards (94), stamps and pieces, in an album and loose, including prestamp letters (4), covers bearing French general issues (7, also three fronts/pieces), a few village cancels, "Missent To St. Lucia" handstamps, etc. (100+).

Martinique. 1871-89 Entires and covers all bearing French Colonies general issue stamps, comprising 1871-72 30c + 40c (2 covers) or 20c + 40c + 80c; 1877-80 imperf Peace & Commerce issue 20c pair unusually cancelled by the "MQE" lozenge and Anjoupa Bouillon c.d.s, 25c blue tied by St. Pierre c.d.s, or 40c cancelled "MQE" lozenge; or 1881-86 perforated Commerce issue 25c ochre (2 covers), 25c black or 5c pair + 15c. A fine group, the Anjoupa Bouillon c.d.s scarce. (10).

Martinique. 1881-90 Covers sent at the 15c military concession rate to France, with imperf Peace & Commerce 15c tied by "COR. D. ARMEES / LIG.-A-PAQ. No 2" c.d.s; or perforated Commerce issue 15c tied by octagonal "C. D. ARMEES / FORT DE FRANCE" datestamp, both fine. (2).