rare issue 25 Francs 1923 DAKAR with overstamp "GRAND-BASSAM" on front and stamp "COTE D'IVOIRE" on back P. 6D, stronger used with missing lower right corner repaired with piece of paper, upper right corner and parts of right border also repaired, stain in paper, several pinholes, still nice colors, condition: VG. (Image)

rare issue 25 Francs 1923 DAKAR with overstamp "GRAND-BASSAM" on front and stamp "COTE D'IVOIRE" on back P. 6D, used with folds and creases in paper, stain in paper, pinholes, minor border tears but no repairs, condition: F. (Image)

rare issue 25 Francs 1923 DAKAR in exceptional conditoin with overstamp "GRAND-BASSAM" on front and stamp "COTE D'IVOIRE" on back P. 6D, used with folds and creases in paper, pinholes, no repairs, no tears, paper still crisp and with original colors, condition: VF+ to XF-. (Image)

rare issue 25 Francs 1923 DAKAR with overstamp "GRAND-BASSAM" on front and stamp "COTE D'IVOIRE" on back P. 6D, strong used with stained paper, larger holes and missing parts, border tears, no repairs, still very collectable and rare item, condition: G-VG. (Image)

25 Francs 1920 DAKAR Specimen P. 7Bas, highly rare with Specimen perforation, zero serial numbers, thinner borders but original in condition: UNC. (Image)

25 Francs 1923 GRAND-BASSAM P. 7Da, used with folds and creases in paper, stain in paper, pinholes, no tears and no repairs, condition: F. (Image)

25 Francs 1924 PORTO-NOVO P. 7Eb, used with folds and light stain in paper, several pinholes, minor border tears, paper still strong and with nice colors, condition: F. (Image)

highly rare and possibly unique banknote 25 Francs 1903 CONAKRY Specimen P. NL, not listed in Pick, Specimen note with Specimen perforation, zero serial numbers, two traces of glue from attachment at upper and lower center, light center bend, worm hole at upper left, minor split at upper left corner, minor boreder tear at upper right, otherwise crisp original with bright colors, condition: VF+. (Image)

50 Francs 1920 CONAKRY P. 9Aa, serial 001 of series W.30, rare note in used condition with folds and creases, light trace of stain at lower area, one minor border tear at lower border, several larger pinholes, paper still strong and with nice colors, condition: F. (Image)

50 Francs 1924 CONAKRY P. 9Aa, strongly used with several larger border tears, a bit discoloration, several holes and paper thinnings, still no repairs, condition: VG. (Image)

50 Francs 1919 DAKAR P. 9Ba, very rare early date in exceptional condition, only light folds and creases, crisp paper and original colors, several pinholes, no tears, clean original paper, condition: XF- to XF. (Image)

50 Francs 1926 DAKAR P. 9Bb, used with several folds and creases, 2 pinholes, minor border tears, no repairs, still strongness in paper and original colors, condition: F to F+. (Image)

50 Francs 1920 GRAND-BASSAM P. 9Da, used with folds and creases in paper, stain in paper, pinholes, minor border tears but no repairs, condition: F. (Image)

100 Francs 1924 CONAKRY P. 10Ac, rare note in used condition with some lighter folds, several small worm holes, light stain in paper, no tears, paper still pretty strong and with nice colors, condition: F to F+. (Image)

50 Francs 1924 PORTO-NOVO P. 10Eb, used with folds and light stain in paper, several pinholes, no tears, paper still strong and with nice colors, condition: F. (Image)

100 Francs 1926 DAKAR P. 11Bb, used with folds and creases, several pinholes, minor splits at right border in lower area and at lower left corner, no tears, still crisp paper and original colors, condition: F+ to VF-. (Image)

100 Francs 1920 GRAND-BASSAM P. 11Dc, used with folds and light stain in paper, no holes, one small border tear, paper still strong and with nice colors, condition: F. (Image)

highly rare Proof / Specimen print of 100 Francs ND(Specimen date 1902) "GRAND-BASSAM" P. 11Dp, without watermark, zero serial numbers, probably unique in conditoin: aUNC. (Image)

100 Francs 1924 PORTO-NOVO P. 11Eb, used with folds ad creases, stain in paper, minor border tears, minor holes, no repairs and still nice colors, condition: F. (Image)

highly rare and possibly unique 100 Francs 1903 PORTO-NOVO Specimen (not listed in Pick) with zero serial numbers, with watermark in paper, Specimen perforation, creases and glue traces at upper and lower border center, tiny split at upper left corner, crisp paper and original colors, condition: VF-. (Image)

highly rare and possibly unique 50 Francs 1903 PORTO-NOVO Proof / Specimen (not listed in Pick) with zero serial numbers and without watermark in paper, light dints at lower left, otherwise perfect, condition: aUNC. (Image)

highly rare type that is not yet known in Pick, 100 Francs 1924 Dakar issue with Stamp "DUALA" P. NL, stamped on front and back of the note, used with folds and creases, stained paper with border tears, of course several pinholes but no repairs, original as taken from circulation, very rare issue, condition: F- to F. (Image)

big lot of 70 banknotes containing the following issues: 5, 25, 50 and 100 Francs P. 5Bb,c,e,f, 7Dc,b, 9Bb,c, 11Db,c including 2x 25 Francs Grand Bassam and 3x 100 Francs Grand Bassam, all others are issued in Dakar. All notes used, several of them stronger used, condition varies from VG to F(+), please come to view the lot. (70 pcs) (Image)

100 Francs Grand Bassam 1920 P. 12D, with several pinholes at left, folded, borders worn, light stain in paper, no repairs, condition: F- to F. (Image)

rare issue 100 Francs 1923 CONAKRY with overstamp "GRAND-BASSAM" on front and stamp "COTE D'IVOIRE" on back P. 12D, used with missing parts at right right corner, stain in paper, several pinholes and border tears, still nice colors, condition: VG+. (Image)