FRANCE continued...
LotNo. |
Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
Est or CV / bid in C$'s |
1901 |
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J27 |
J27, F-VF, slight crease
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Cat 190.00
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1902 |
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N27-58 |
N27-58,
F-VF (Image)
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Cat 128.80
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1903 |
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N27-58 |
N27-58,
F-VF, NH. Alsace & Lorraine, WWII, German Occupation sets (Image)
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Estimate 150.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1904 |
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Scarce
unused illustrated WRAPPER for the Royal Visit of the CZAR OF RUSSIA to Paris in Oct 1896. Has illustrations on both sides. F, minor edge flaws. We have never seen a wrapper for this event (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1905 |
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Collection
of 4 diff unused b/w picture postcards depicting the SHIPWRECK of the "HILDA" at St Malo 19 Nov 1905. Each postcard shows a diff image incl 3 diff views of the wreck and one of the survivors. VF (Image)
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Estimate 90.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1906 |
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Unused
coloured postcard circa 1908 depicting the JACK OF CLUBS playing card with the portrait of KING EDWARD VIII. VF. A MOST UNUSUAL ITEM! (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1907 |
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Two diff
early Patriotic multi-coloured postcards each depicting various French stamps, as well as central scenes (Arc de Triomphe and Paris Opera). Also has crests, flags, etc. One is used in 1909, other is unused. VF (2) (Image)
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Estimate 75.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1908 |
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Unused b/w
postcard from 1909 depicting the Dirigible 'ZODIAC'. This was a class of airships that were built for the French Army. VF, minor edge stain (Image)
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Estimate 50.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1909 |
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Scarce
unused b/w photo postcard depicting the early French Military dirigible "REPUBLIQUE". Shows the airship ready for it's ill-fated flight on 23 Sept 1909. This was the airship's final flight after one of the metal propeller blades sheared off its shaft
piercing the dirigible & causing the airship to crash, killing all 4 of its crew (who are pictured). VF (Image)
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Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1910 |
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Two diff
unused postcards pre 1910 depicting the first issues of France in full colour. One depicts 6 diff Ceres stamps, the other 6 diff Napoleon issues. Each with nice crest. VF
(Image)
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Estimate 80.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1911 |
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Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1910 depicting ROBERT MARTINET in flight in his early biplane. Also has portrait of him with his printed signature. He was a pioneer civilian & military aviator. F
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1912 |
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Unused b/w
postcard circa 1910, depicting the Dirigible Airship "LA BELGIQUE". F (Image)
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Estimate 40.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1913 |
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Unused b/w
postcard 1910 depicting famous early American aviators WILBUR & ORVILLE WRIGHT, sitting in the cockpit of one of their early planes at Pau France. The Wright Brothers are credited with inventing & flying the world's first motor-operated airplane. F (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1914 |
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Interesting
collection of 4 diff early b/w TELEPHONE postcards circa 1910. These depict young girls and women holding telephones & talking to each other (with captions). F, unused
(Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1915 |
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Unused b/w
postcard circa 1910 depicting early aviator HENRI FARMAM & his military airplane. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1916 |
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Unused b/w
postcard circa 1910 depicting 8 Year Old ALBERT DERANCOURT & his SALMSON race car which went 120k an hour. He was the youngest driver in the world. F, some soiling
(Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1917 |
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Unused
early aviation postcard 1911 depicting a Caudron biplane with inset portrait of the Pilot Duval. On reverse has all-over advertising for "Solution Pautauberge" - a medicinal potion. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1918 |
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Unused b/w
1911 postcard depicting a pioneer Farman airplane with pilot and Henri Farman standing alongside. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1919 |
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Unused
coloured postcard depicting the pioneer pilot JUAN BIELOVUCIC with his Voisin bi-plane in 1911. Bielovucic was a Peruvian aviator of Croatian & French descent who set several speed & altitude aviation records. VF (Image)
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1920 |
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Lot of 3
diff b/w postcards from 1911, depicting J.B. Dussineau (who was a baker) a victim of the Company of the West. He travelled across France ON A CAMEL with his dog, to get compensation. VF. Scarce group (Image)
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Estimate 125.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1921 |
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Unused 1911
postcard depicting early pilot and an ASTRA BIPLANE arriving in Reims. F (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1922 |
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Unused 1911
postcard depicting early pilot LOUIS EMILE TRAN & his monoplane. VF (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1923 |
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Unused pre
WWI photo postcard depicting the French Submarine "AMPERE". Shows the sub on the water surface with her crew of over 20 men standing on the deck. F (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1924 |
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Two diff Postcard Booklets containing 32 diff b/w photo postcards showing WWI DESTRUCTION of the city of Reims. F
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Estimate 65.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |
1925 |
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Unused b/w
real photo WWI postcard depicting British KING GEORGE V in France in military uniform (standing with a horse) while visiting troops at a Military Camp. F (Image)
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Estimate 60.00+ $Cdn
CLOSED
Closing..May-15, 11:59 PM |