France, 1855, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c bright carmine, horizontal strip of three. Margin large to just into frameline, tied by dotted lozenge cancels on folded letter to Arequipa, Peru, matching "Paris, Dec 31, 58" cds and red London transit cds, Very Fine. Yvert No. 17a.
Scott No. 19 var.; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

France, 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 80c rose on pinkish, strip of four and two pairs. All tied by "26" doted star cancel on folded letter sheet to Vera Cruz, Mexico, with matching "Paris, Gare Du Nord, 31 Oct, 63" origin cds and red London transit date stamp; four stamps with flaws, F.-V.F., signed Maury. Yvert No. 24.
Scott No. 28; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000