France 1849-50 lot #2 to 9, stamps VG-F /o. Ceres 1st issue, lot of 8 used stamps with mixed condition. 15c, 20c, 25c x2, 40c x2, 1 franc x2. Need to be seen. Scott 2022 catalog CAD $3630.00. (Image)

Est. C$ 175-250

France 1853-60 lot #12/15, stamps VG *. Emperor Napoleon III issue. Lot of 4 stamps imperforated. #12* VG thinned, 13* VG-F, 14* VG-F tiny thin, 15* VG thinned. Scott 2022 catalog CAD $1625.00. (Image)

Est. C$ 90-135

France 1853 Napoleon III #18, stamp VG-F **. Emperor Napoleon III issue, 40 centimes orange. The stamp is imperforated with original gum mint never hinged with 3 margins (no margin on the right). Nice second choice. Scott 2022 catalog CAD$ 2500.00 (Yvert et Tellier $6000.00). (Image)

Est. C$ 300-450

France 1853 Napoleon III #21, stamp VG-F *. Emperor Napoleon III issue, 1 franc lake. The stamp is imperforated with original gum. It has small thins and rust spots with 4 margins. Nice second choice. Scott 2022 catalog CAD$ 9200.00 (Yvert et Tellier $12000.00). (Image)

Est. C$ 500-700

France 1862 #25, stamp F-VF *. Emperor Napoleon III perforated issue, 10 centimes bistre. The stamp is mint, lightly hinged and well centered. It is signed "STOLOW" on the gum (US expert). Scott 2022 catalog CAD $1650.00. (Image)

Est. C$ 350-500

France 1862 #27, stamp F *. Emperor Napoleon III perforated issue, 40 centimes orange. The stamp is mint hinged. It is signed "STOLOW" on the gum (US expert). Scott 2022 catalog CAD $1500.00. (Image)

Est. C$ 200-300

France 1863-70 lot #30/31+33+35, stamps PB-B (*)/*. Napoleon III, Empire Lauré issue. Lot of 4 mint stamps perforated 14x13.5. #30* VG thinned, 31(*) F-VF, 33* VG thinned, 35(*) VG thinned. Scott 2022 catalog CAD $1425.00. (Image)

Est. C$ 80-125