A valuable used collection on old leaves from early French Colonies general issues used in Indo China, with vals to 80c, then a range of 10 of the early overprints with Cochin SG nos 2,3 & 4, A & T SG nos 1-3, Indo China proper starting with an 1877 stampless cover & SG no 1. A good range of 1892 tablet types to 5fr, then Grasset types to 5fr & 10fr, including a 1fr block of 4, then 1905 dues trio, later with 1927 set to 2p, 1931-41 set complete (3 are on cover), 1933 airs set (ex 69c), both 1936 sets then a good range of Japanese Occupation issues to 1944. Condition mainly very fine, indeed exceptional for these. Catalogue value is somewhat out of date at £1850. A really desireable lot (few100's). [US2] (Start Price = £413.60)

Air issue set of 22 vals 1c to 30p mint small h/r (SG197 - 1c and SG211 - 67c part o.g.). Very fresh bright colours. (22) (Start Price = £25.60)