FRANCE continued...
| LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
| 1926 |
 |
|
 Unused b/w
postcard circa 1910 depicting the famous French chemist & microbiologist LOUIS PASTEUR. He was renowned for his discoveries of vaccination & pasteurization. F
(Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1927 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
postcard circa 1910 honouring 5 diff past winners of flight races with their portraits & names. VF. Scarce (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1928 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard circa 1910 depicting a NIEUPORT DUNNE biplane. Shows the crude looking pioneer plane on the ground with its crew alongside. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1929 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard pre 1910 depicting a crude pioneer "D'Equevilley" aircraft. A very unusual design. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1930 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard circa 1910 depicting SANTOS DUMONT'S DIRIGIBLE No 16. Shows the experimental airship with a twin motor undercarriage. F (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1931 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard circa 1910 depicting three diff view of vintage AUSTIN CAR. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1932 |
|
|
 Three diff
unused b/w postcards circa 1910-23 depicting LOUIS PASTEUR - the famous French chemist & microbiologist renowned for his discoveries of vaccination & pasteurization (which was named after him). One is a b/w real photo of him & his wife, others
showing his lab & him at work at his desk. F-VF (3) (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1933 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard depicting a photo scene from 31 Aug 1911 depicting early PILOT BOIVIN and his wrecked monoplane. A nice early aviation postcard. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1934 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard depicting the landing of vintage German ZEPPELIN at Luneville, France 3 Apr 1913. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1935 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w real photo postcard depicting a column of French soldiers walking beside a French TANK "Schneider CA1" (this was the first French Tank). F. Scarce (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1936 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard of a German Fighter Plane shot down on the British Front. F, toning on reverse (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1937 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard 1914 depicting England's KING GEORGE V in full uniform walking in a military ceremony. F (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1938 |
|
|
 Unusual
collection of 7 diff WWI b/w photo postcards from 1914 depicting HINDU SOLDIERS (with British Forces) in France. An interesting lot. F (Image)
|
Estimate 70.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1939 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard circa 1915 depicting the 20th Corps marching in a parade in front of French PRESIDENT POINCARE, SERBIAN PRINCE ALEXANDER & French GENERALS JOFFRE, BALFOURIER & HUMBERT. Has Paris Red Cross illustrated imprint on reverse. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1940 |
|
|
 Scarce 1915
b/w real photo postcard from WWI depicting French chemist FRANCOIS TURPIN working in his laboratory. He was the Inventor of Melinite & other revolutionary new explosives. The postcard has been used by a military soldier. F (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1941 |
|
|
 Scarce WWI
b/w postcard depicting signatures of early French PILOTS most of who were lost in the early years of the war. Also has pilots from USA, Russia, Japan, Greece, Denmark & Serbia. VF. Scarce (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1942 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard 1915 depicting the wreck of a GERMAN AIRPLANE being inspected by French military officers. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1943 |
|
|
 Scarce b/w
postcard depicting the sinking of the French naval cruiser LEON GAMBETTA on 16 April 1915 with heavy loss of life. She was sunk by the Austro-Hungarian U-Boat "U-5". Has message on reverse but not mailed. F (Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1944 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard depicting the remnants of the German Zeppelin LZ77 which was shot down by French anti-aircraft guns on 21 Feb 1916 killing its crew of 15. A little known fact about this wreck was that a secret German 'HVB' code book was found
partly burned in the wreckage and was restored by the French secret service. F (Image)
|
Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1945 |
|
|
 Unused b/w
photo postcard circa 1916 depicting The Caudron R.11 Warplane. This was a French 3 seat twin-engine long range escort fighter biplane developed by Caudron in WWI. Scarce. VF
(Image)
|
Estimate 70.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1946 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard showing the 1916 WRECK OF THE GERMAN ZEPPELIN LZ 77. It was destroyed during the battle of Verdun. Has a message on reverse but not mailed. F
(Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1947 |
|
|
 WWI
postcard depicting a 930 kgm GERMAN ARTILLERY SHELL, with a French soldier on a bicycle alongside. Description of the shell at top. Has 1917 message on reverse but not mailed. F (Image)
|
Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1948 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
multi-coloured patriotic postcard depicting leaders of the Allies incl KGV, Poincaire, Nicolas, Albert & Pierre along with flags, etc. F (Image)
|
Estimate 70.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1949 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w postcard depicting the WRECK OF A GERMAN PLANE. VF (Image)
|
Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
| 1950 |
|
|
 Unused WWI
b/w photo postcard showing the 1916 WRECK OF THE GERMAN ZEPPELIN LZ 77. It was destroyed during the battle of Verdun. Has a message on reverse but not mailed. F
(Image)
|
Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-24, 11:59 PM |
