France, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 1fr lake on yellowish. Large to huge margins, tied by segmented grid handstamp on cover to Turin, Italy, light "Paris, 14 Mai, 54" origin cds and receiving backstamp, Very Fine, signed Calves and A. Diena, with 2016 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 18. Maury No. 18 €12,000 ($14,760).
Scott No. 21; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.

A GEM EXAMPLE OF THE 1853 1FR NAPOLEON III ISSUE ON COVER TO ITALY. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)

Est. $3,000-4,000

France, 1863, Napoleon III perforated, 20c blue on bluish, two singles. On 1864 folded letter sheet from Marseille to Livorno, Italy, tied by "Franca Via Di Mare" two-line handstamp with second strike below, reverse with Genova transit, Very Fine, with 2017 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 22. Maury No. 22.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

France, 1868, Napoleon III Laureate, 40c orange on yellowish. Rich color, tied by "13" in boxed grid cancel on Marseilles folded letter to Genoa, Italy, canceled upon arrival with additional matching "Franca, Via Di Mare" handstamp alongside, receiving backstamp, Very Fine. Yvert No. 31. Maury No. 31.
Scott No. 35a; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600