France, 1870, Ballon Monté, The "Archimède". Franked with 1870, 20c blue (Scott 57) tied by dotted star cancel on Ballon Monte lettersheet to Reimes with "Gazette de Absents, No 9" enclosure, "Paris, 19 Nov, 70" origin cds and receiving backstamp; some light discoloration, F.-V.F. Yvert No. 31.
Scott No. BM31; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

France, 1878, Sage Type II, 15c blue. Tied by 1896 Marseille cds in hand illustrated and colored cover to Dijon showing skillfully executed Caricature Portraits, receiving backstamp, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Grunin. Yvert No. 90.
Scott No. 92; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

France, 1931, 1.50fr+3.50fr French Provinces. Bottom margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, bold color, Very Fine and choice, with 2018 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 269. Maury No. 269 €1,440 ($1,600).
Scott No. B38; $1,200 for singles. Scott $1,200 for singles
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Scott $1,200 for singles

France, Airmail, 1930, 1.50fr deep carmine, "E.I.P.A." perfins. Rich vibrant color and very fresh, Very Fine, a scarce never hinged example of this exposition airmail issue, with 1997 von der Weid certificate and signed (Controversy surrounds this issue and as such this is offered "as is"). Yvert No. 6d.
Scott No. C5a; $3,600. Scott $3,600
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Scott $3,600

France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote". O.g., never hinged, choice centering, deep rich color and Post Office fresh, Extremely Fine. Yvert No. 15.
Scott No. C15; $1,700. Scott $1,700
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Scott $1,700

France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote". Bottom margin single, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering with margins beautifully balanced, rich colors, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem example of this popular airmail high value. Yvert No. 15.
Scott No. C15; $1,700. Scott $1,700
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Scott $1,700

Guadeloupe, 1869 (Sep. 19) Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe to Granville, France. Light blue folded letter sheet bearing France Colonies 1859-65, 10c bister on yellow, 20c blue on bluish, 40c orange on yellowish (FC 3-5), tied by lozenge cancels, matching "Guadeloupe, Basse-Terre, Sept 19, 69" cds and indistinct small framed "PD" handstamp, blue French (9.28) entry cds, Granville (9.29) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and colorful three-color franking.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Guadeloupe, 1884 5c-50c Postage Dues complete. O.g., hinge remnants, all with wide margins, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. J6-J12; $633. Scott $633
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Scott $633

Tahiti, 1868 Tahiti to Paris, France via San Francisco and New York. Cover with blue "J. Brander, Tahiti" double-oval handstamp as corner card and flap seal, "San Francisco, Cal. Oct" and "New York '18' Oct 22" debit exchange cds, black crayon "2" for double-weight, blue Calais (11.3.62) entry cds and black "16" décimes due handstamp; couple small top edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce early transatlantic use from Tahiti.
Estimate; $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)

Est. $600-800