France: 1853 1f. carmine, fine used with light lozenge cancellation, good margins all round. S.G. 72, cat. £4,000. Photo. (Image1)

France: 1924-26 Sower 10c. green with “Ovules PHENA” in margin unmounted mint and used, 10c. “MINƒRALINE” unmounted mint (3) and used (3), fine. Yvert 188, 188A, cat. Û2,890.

France: A mint and used collection on Scott leaves, incl. some early issues, range of Sowers, 1932-39 Peace 90c. scarlet and 1f.25 olive mint, 1938 Ader 50f. mint, good range of later issues to 1976, etc. (100s)