Envelope with 'MISSION CATHOLIQUE ACADES' handstamp on front sent from ACADES in NIGER via the French Consulate at ALGERS with red 'CONSULAT DE FRANCE A ALGER' handstamp on reverse with 'Recu et Examinee per' added in manuscript with ALGER transit cds on front. Addressed to FRANCE with large '30' rate marking and various French arrival cds's. A rare early item from the Niger forwarded through official channels. [US5] (Start Price = £111.20) (Image)

National Defence Fund issue SG98a-98d mint small h/r, SG98a-98b - f.u., SG98e-98f - Marshal Petain 1f Green & 2f50 Deep Blue and SGV373-374 - Marshal Petain with ovpt mint small h/r. Fresh bright colours. (10) [US3] (Start Price = £17.60)