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Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2437
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Cat No: Collection
Sudan Collection, 1897/1968, desirable collection in a Palo hingeless album (pages to 2007), almost complete mint with some issues accompanied by their used counterpart, many better as (mint unless otherwise noted) 1-8 mint and used, 9-16 mint and used, 17-27 mint and used, 29-50a, 51-59, 61-62, 63-78, C1-42, CO1-8, J1-8, J12-16, MO8-11, O3-75, complete 1948-66, etc., generally fresh and F-VF, ex- Bill Hamilton Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 4.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Dec-12-2023, 15:51:43 EST
Sold For 650
France
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2556
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Cat No: Collection
France, Formidable Collection, 1849/1984, thick Scott album filled with 100s and 100s of sets, singles, S/S, Back-of-the-Book charity issues, airmails, dues, officials, newspapers and even a few extra pages of occupations, Cinderellas, air show labels, etc., 19th century a mix of mint, unused and used with many present both mint and used plus there is additional duplication in the used showing shades, different cancels, etc., 20th century mostly mint and highly complete from the mid-1930s on with most NH after the mid-1960s though there will be a fair amount of earlier NH, brimming with premium issues highlighted by 2 used (Buhler cert), 37 used, Bordeaux imperf and perf used, "Sage" complete mint and/or used (less #71), 109-54 mint, 226 with exhibition favor cancel in the margin (stamps NH), 254 used, 329 mint, B1-9 mint, B11-522 mint (1954-55 Portraits NH), C16-17 mint, etc., usual mixed condition in classic period, overall F-VF, ideal for continuation and expansion, ex- Bill Hamilton Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Opening US$ 6,000.00
Sold...US$ 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:46:08 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2557
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Cat No: Collection
France, Awesome Collection, 1849/1997, wonderful range of used, unused and mint through the early 20th century and being nearly complete mint from the mid-1930s on, mostly NH beginning in the mid-1940s, nice sections of charity issues, airmails, dues, officials, occupations, etc., nicely enhanced with some varieties including shades or different cancels of early issues, some multiples with gutter pairs, precancels, print varieties including misperfs, later booklets, etc., a seemingly endless number of premium issues especially in pre-1940s highlighted by strong selection of 1849/60 imperfs to 1fr, 1852 10c mint o.g. (Calves cert, faulty), 1869 5fr used, excellent assortment of used/ unused/ mint Bordeaux issues, useful "Sage" and "Mouchon" with 121 mint corner margin single with unusual foldover variety, 198-201 NH, 226 mint (small faults), 241 mint (stamps NH), 246 mint, 254 NH (signed Bloch), 329 NH, charity issues complete to 1994 plus B12-19 NH, B34a mint, C1-2 mint, C6b NH, C8-14 mint (50fr small part o.g.), C15 NH, C16-17 NH, excellent dues, etc., usual mixed condition in classic period but better than usually encountered, considerably more than a foundation collection-a lifetime's effort well worth a careful review; enormous catalog value. Shipping charges apply - weight 25.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Opening US$ 6,500.00
Sold...US$ 6,500.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:47:02 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2558
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Cat No: Collection
France, Proofs and Essays, 1849-1900, Fantastic collection of more than 480 proofs and essays from France 1849-1900 on album pages in binder. Wonderful collection! Last minute ebtry, so have a look at the images for the full scope and value., generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Opening US$ 5,000.00
Sold...US$ 5,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:47:54 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2559
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France, "Maximum Capacity" Mind-Blowing Maxi-Card Holding, 1936-80s, An absolutely incredible holding of maximum cards, perhaps 7,000-8,000, maybe more, most of it indexed by Y&T number in manageable quantities with a sizeable chunk from the 1950s and before. Rarely offered in this quantity making personal inspection an absolute must, generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 102 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:48:36 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2560
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Cat No: Collection
France, "La Vie est belle" Mint Collection in Premium Albums, 1937-2009, Six hingeless Lighthouse albums in excellent condition; mostly devoid of classics but highly complete throughout the modern era with long runs of mint. And one volume specifically for back-of-the-back has some exceptional airmails. Better items include #414, 1100 (sheet), B157a, B285-90, B294-99, C14, C15, C22, C23-27, C29-32, C34-36. In addition, approximately 60 self-adhesive booklets from 2009-11 from the series showcasing the various regions of France, Fine to Very Fine, additional images online. Shipping charges apply - weight 50 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 1,600.00
Sold...US$ 1,600.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:49:10 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2561
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Cat No: Collection
France, Eclectic Classic - Modern Collection, mostly mint back-of-the-book and Scott unlisted items and including (in no particular order) assorted 1860s used newspaper issues, B312-17 imperf color proofs, several pages of mint and used parcel post with Yvert 191-203 mint, some mostly used telephone/ telegraph, WW II occupation and local issues plus assorted Liberation overprints, mostly post 1945 assorted FDC/ maximum cards/ presentation folders including B66-67 tied on Louvre card, Sower issue "millesimes" gutter pairs and blocks, #141 vertical pair with double horiz perfs between stamps (Renon cert), assorted precancels, "ANNULE" and "Specimen" overprints, C27 NH, B157a sheet NH, 247A NH, 1935/37 "Radiodiffusion" Yvert 2-3 NH, C14 reference forgery, etc., usual mixed condition with most F-VF, an attractive collection for the real "Francophile". Shipping charges apply - weight 2.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:49:35 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2562
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Cat No: Collection
France, An Eclectic Accumulation of 19th and 20th Century Stamps & Covers, Twelve albums, five counter books, two mint sheet files, all packed with mint singles, blocks and sheets, used with 19th & 20th century in quantities, covers and more. All of the albums are packed with material, numerous mint blocks and sheets of the "Painting" issues plus others. Huge catalogue value and big resale potential, well worth viewing to fully appreciate. Mainly Fine to Very Fine with some faults as to be expected. Shipping charges apply - weight 41 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:50:01 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2563
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France, Mostly Modern Mint Holding into the 2000s, One box loaded with mint sets, miniature sheets and booklets, much of it from the 2000s with denominations in Euro making this an incredibly high face value lot. Personal inspection recommended, Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 8.4 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:50:24 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2564
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France, "La Croix-Rouge" Holding of Red Cross Booklets, 1953-72, Complete booklets (150 total) of the Red Cross semi-postals, all in duplication including the better ones. Highlights with quantity include #B282a (2), B291a (7), B301a (5), B309a (4), B318a (2), B337a (4), B347a (7), B356a (22), B365a (7), o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. High Catalog Value, excellent for resale Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $750-1,000
Opening US$ 375.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:50:44 EST
Sold For 0
Offices Abroad
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2565
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Cat No: Collection
French Offices Abroad Collection, well-filled set of Scott pages with mix of mint and used (sometimes both) sets, part sets and singles with better throughout as (mint unless otherwise noted) Offices in China 10-13 used, 30-45, 44 used, 57-71, 75-85, Canton 3-13, 27-30, 31-47, 48-64, 65-81, Hoi Hao 7-12, 30, 32-42, 45, 46 used, 83, Kwangchoan 1-15, 18-33, 54-131, Mongtseu 13 used, 15, 16-30, 31 used, 32, 49 used, Packhoi 14-15, 16 used, 17-28, 32 used, 34-50, 52-69, Tchongking 1-11, 14-16, 17-31, 34-67, Yunnan Fou 10 used, 13-14, 15 used, 17-28, 30-31, 64-66, Offices in Crete 1-17, Offices in EgyptAlexandria 1-14, 31-42, 62-86, Port Said 1-13, 18-45, 56-69, Offices in TurkeyCavalle 1-5, 6 used, 7 mint and used, 9-15, Port Lagos 1-6, Offices in Zanzibar 10 used, 24-26, 28, 29 used, 39-45, 48 used, etc., typical mixed condition but better than usually seen, an overall Fine collection well worth a close look, ex- Bill Hamilton Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.6 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:51:17 EST
Sold For 4250
France & Colonies
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2566
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Mostly Mint Collections of France, Monaco, New Caledonia & Others, 1885-1975, Eight albums, mostly Scott, and mostly mint stamps in mounts. Four separate, well-filled collections of France spanning 1935-75, two very enticing volumes of mint & used collections of French Offices Abroad in China, Crete, Egypt, Turkey & Zanzibar along with the colonies of Alaouites, Andorra and Cilicia, an all-mint collection of New Caledonia (1903-72), and a mostly mint collection of Monaco (1885-1971). Better individual items include France mint #258-62, 263, 299, 304, 306, 308, 311-12, 315-20, B48-53, used B66-67, B86-89A, Monaco used 3-7, mint 27, New Caledonia mint 182-207, 351a, 354 (deluxe sheet), B5-9. Flips of each volume at varying speeds are viewable online, overall Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 26 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Video5 for this lot) (Video6 for this lot) (Video7 for this lot) (Video8 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 1,800.00
Sold...US$ 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:51:35 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2567
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Accumulation of Mostly Mint France, St. Pierre & Other Colonies, 1885-2011, A worldwide accumulation but probably around 90% of which is France & Colonies; the majority is modern France, almost all from the 2000s in the form of mint stamps, booklets and souvenir sheets, many still in their original packaging from La Poste. Next up in quantity is St. Pierre et Miquelon with many better items, such as a used #2 with double surcharge, mint block of nine of #48, used blocks of 54-55, a full sheet of 357, and dozens of unused pieces of postal stationery. Other premium items include mint Cameroun C28 (imperf), French Guiana 5-7 (signed), French Offices in China 1 as a center gutter block, Grand Comoro 26 as a margin gutter block of eight, New Caledonia 73-79, NH booklet panes of Mauritania 21 & Senegal 84, and numerous overprint variations on the stamps of Reunion. Some unusual items too, like a complete booklet of the Red Cross stamp for 1939 and a set of four sheetlets of vignettes created for the 1947 International Airmail Exhibition in Nice. Well worth a look, overall Fine to Very Fine, additional images online. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.6 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:52:04 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2568
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Cat No: Collection
France & Colonies, Classic Used Collection, strength in 19th Century France plus nice representations of Algeria, French Morocco, Lebanon, Monaco, New Caledonia, St. Pierre & Miquelon, Syria, Tunisia, minor duplication, few mint, some faults, in three Scott Specialty albums which can be seen in their entirety online, generally Fine to Very Fine, the two French Colonies albums are not catalogued; please use caution when viewing because there are glassine envelopes and dealer display pages inserted between the corresponding pages. Shipping charges apply - weight 22.4 lbs. Scott $6,500+ (Owner's). (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,200
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:52:33 EST
Sold For 750
French Area
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2555
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Cat No: blocks
France & Belgium, MNH Holding in Glassines, 1940-64, A small bit of used but otherwise all appearing to be MNH in two boxes of glassines, one for France and one for Belgium. Highlights include France #711-15 (blocks)(2), 801-04 (blocks of 10), 907-09 (blocks of 6), B238-43 (blocks of 4 & blocks of 15), B267-72 (blocks)(2), B285-90 (blocks), B312-17 (blocks of 10), B341-46 (blocks of 10)(4), B350-55 (blocks of 10), B359-64 (blocks of 10), C18-21 (blocs coin date) and Belgium 374-85 (2), B426-31 (6), B625-30 (margin blocks of 8), o.g., never hinged, Fine to Very Fine, additional images online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:45:16 EST
Sold For 550
French Colonies
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2569
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Cat No: Collection
French Colonies, Wondrous Mint Collection 1859-1975, This remarkable collection is primarily mint or MNH (mint never hinged). It stands out for its exceptional overall condition, well above average, and it encompasses countries from A to Z, covering the entire historical spectrum from classic issues to Independence-era stamps. Many of the stamps were individually acquired through auctions worldwide and from reputable dealers. The collection begins with the general colonies, including the more valuable releases, and features numerous cancellations. It also delves into Asian countries with a strong focus on China and its postal offices. Furthermore, it covers French Colonies in Africa, showcasing expensive classics, and extends to French Colonies in Oceania and America, where the collection is nearly complete. These philatelic treasures are thoughtfully organized in 10 French MOC albums, along with additional stamps in a stockbook. This exceptional collection ranks among the finest examples of French Colonies philately, presenting a rare opportunity for collectors and dealers alike., generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 68.3 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (PDF4 for this Lot) (PDF5 for this Lot) (PDF6 for this Lot) (PDF7 for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $25,000-35,000
Opening US$ 13,500.00
Sold...US$ 13,500.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:53:03 EST
Sold For 13500
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2570
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Cat No: Collection
French Colonies, "The Trip to Bountiful" Breathtaking & Densely Packed Collections, 1859-1980s, An absolutely incredible collection housed in six large Scott Specialty albums; mostly mint with the majority of stamps in black mounts, but much of it also doubly collected with used mounted on the opposite page. There's a long list of better sets & singles and we are just going to brush the surface, for there will be many juggernaut stamps not mentioned here which are known to have been forged, but you can view them in the online scans and draw your own conclusion. Some mint highlights include Alaouites #1-15, Alexandretta 1-12, 13-17, Andorra 1-20, 23-63A, 124-42, C1, C2-4, Anjouan 1-19, Benin 20-32, 33-45, Chad 1-18, Comoros 39, Dahomey 13-14, 17-25, Diego Suarez 25-37, French Congo 43-49, French Equatorial Africa 11-26, 80-125, 129-32, B4-8, B10-11, B12-21, B22-33, C16, C37, CB1, French Guiana 32-49, French Guinea 9-17, 18-32, 33-47, J1-7, J8-15, French India 1-19, French Polynesia 1-19, 21-54, 72-75, B6-10, C17-19, C21, C24-27, C33, C37, C48, C50, C52-53, C54, C57-61 (imperf), C63-67, C78-82, C88, C89-93, C99, C100-04, C107-11, C112-14, French Sudan 3-19, Gabon 16-29, 31, 33-46, 48, 124-47, Grand Comoro 1-16, 19, Guadeloupe 1-2, 3-5, 6-9, 12 (signed), 14-26, 27-44, 45-49, 49d, 50-53, J4-5, J6-8, J10-12, Indo-China 3-20, 24-38, Ivory Coast 1-17, 18-20, 21-35, Latakia C1-11, Madagascar 28-47, 63-77, 215-28 (20fr signed), C27-36, C54, J1-7, Martinique 33-53, C10-12, Mayotte 16-19, Mauritania 1-17, 76-108, J1-8, Middle Congo 1-22, 86-88, Moheli 8-16, New Caledonia 40-52, 54-58, 66-80, 182-207, 217-51 (minus 238), J1-5, J7, New Hebrides 1-5, 55-66, 112-23, J1-5, J16-20, Niger C6 (unlisted variety with certificate), Nossi-Bé 32-44, Obock 39-44, 46-58, Reunion 34-52, B1, C35-38, C40, St. Pierre et Miquelon 60-78, 79-109, 136-57, 412-14, 408-11, 415-16, 417-18, B4-8, B9-10, C20, C21-22, C35-36, C43, C44, C45-46, C47-49, Q2, Senegal 35-52, J4-11, Somali Coast 1, 6, 16-18, 34-48, 49-63, 79, 221, C20, Togo 1-6, 7-19, 159, 154-56, Ubangi-Shari 1-22, 23-40, Upper Senegal & Niger 1-17, J1-7, Wallis et Futuna 94-126 (3¢ & 2.50fr signed), B1-5, J24-36. And as previously mentioned, this is largely a parallel collection and includes such better used as French Congo 34, 53, Gabon 3, 8, Guadeloupe J1, J3, J9, Indo-China 21, 24-38, Mayotte 6, 8, Reunion J1-5, Tahiti 10, 13, 15, 22, 27, Togo 1-6, 158, etc. Rarely seen at this high level of completion and offered in one nice big package, overall Fine to Very Fine, ex- Bill Hamilton Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 44 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (PDF3 for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $25,000-35,000
Opening US$ 19,000.00
Sold...US$ 19,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:54:01 EST
Sold For 19000
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2571
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Cat No: imperf
French Colonies, "Les plaisirs étrangers" Mint & Used Holding in Circuit Books, 1887-1987, Fifteen circuit books with hundreds of pages of premium sets & singles, mostly in the $20-80 range, but many way beyond that, some cataloging many hundreds and in duplication. Mint highlights include French Morocco #J6-9, French Polynesia C37, C78-82 (imperf), C107-11, French Southern & Antarctic Territory 28, 30, C1-2, C6-8, C14, C17 (imperf), Gabon 16-32, 33-46, Ivory Coast 160-62 (country name omitted), Lebanon 114-34, C49-56, New Caledonia 24, 33, 55-56, 80, 180, 182-207, New Hebrides 31 (with cert), J1-5, J6-10, Obock 60-61, St. Pierre et Miquelon C18 (imperf), Senegal 31, 53-56, J1, J4-11, Somali Coast 24, 49-63, 60a, 183-93, 194-223, Syria 133-36, 166-69, RA9, Tunisia 5, 7, 15, 22, 26, B3-11, B12-19, Upper Senegal & Niger 15-17, Wallis et Futuna 96, 122, 126, B1-5. Exceptional used examples as well, such as Gabon 2, 8, 13 (on piece), New Caledonia 33, 182-207, Obock 29, 45, Senegal 6, 32, Somali Coast 1, Tahiti 15a (with cert), Tunisia JA8, and many more. Owner's total catalogue value around $50,000, generally Fine to Very Fine, additional images online. Shipping charges apply - weight 12.4 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 4,500.00
Sold...US$ 4,500.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:54:45 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2572
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Cat No: Collection
French Colonies, Mint Collection, 1880-1974, This remarkable collection spanning the years 1880 to 1974, is beautifully presented on blank album pages within a box. The majority of the stamps are in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) and mint hinged condition. Notable highlights include Yvert numbers Afrique Equatoriale 1-16* (with no. 12 canceled), 17-26*/o, 72-76*, 92-100*, 112*, 125** (signed), 126** (signed), 167-180**, 181-190*, airmail 9*, 16**, 20** (signed), 29* (signed), Congo 40*, 41a** (mustard), 46*, French Somalia 14*, 16*, 18*, 22, 23*, 35*, 36*, 47b* (horizontal pair, center imperforate), Ivory Coast 10*, 12*, 14-17*, 21-35*, 146-150*, postage dues 1-8*, Dahomey 115-119*, postage dues 1-8*, India 24*, 118-122*, Gabon 16-30*, 125-146*, Guadeloupe 2 (), 4c (broken stripe), various overprint errors (including inverted), 142-146, Guyane 29*, 30-42*, and more. This is a fantastic collection with a very high catalog value which will benefit from a close inspection either in-person or online., generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 11.7 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 4,000.00
Sold...US$ 4,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:55:12 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2573
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Cat No: Collection
French Colonies Collections, various collections and collection balances in 21 mostly Scott albums and including some post-independence issues of French Africa, also includes related areas as France, French Foreign Offices, Andorra, Monaco, Saar, etc., mostly mint 1910s/40s issues and leafing through the volumes note better as Benin 20-32 mint, France B28-30 mint, B66-67 mint, B157a mint, B285-301 mint, C29-32 mint, French Equatorial Africa 33-79 mint, 133-202 mint, B22-35 mint, French Guiana 109-51 mint, 156-61 mint, French Morocco 124-327 mint, J10-56 mint, Q1-11 mint, French Polynesia 126-35 mint, Monaco 306-53 mint, C36-44 mint, CB11-14 mint, New Caledonia 136-75 mint, 217-51 mint, Obock 46-58 mint, Reunion 178-222 mint, 299-300 mint, C39-41 mint, J6-55 mint, St Pierre & MiquelonSomali Coast 183-93 mint, 223-286 mint, C21-49 mint, Togo B2-10 mint, Tunisia Q11-25 mint, etc. plus some useful Cameroun, Comoro Isl, French Congo, French India, French Sudan, French West Africa, Niger, Senegal, etc., usual mixed condition in 19th century issues with balance generally F-VF, some reorganizing will make this an excellent foundation collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 152 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:55:48 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2574
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Cat No: Collection
French Colonies, Fabulous "Old-Time" Collection, offered intact as received in three well-filled Scott albums, from the classic period through the 1960s and filled with mostly mint better sets, singles, S/S, etc. most countries will be light in the 19th century issues but highly complete mint for 20th century through the 1950s including semis, airmail, dues, etc. missing just the "France Libre" overprints, among the many highlights we note (mint unless otherwise indicated) Algeria B1-37, Cameroun 130-254, 281A-330, B1-6, Chad 1-63, J1-11, Dahomey 42-136, B1-13, French Equatorial Africa 1-79B (11-26 NH), 142-202, B1-9, French Guiana 51-208, B1-12, French Guinea 18-32, 48-126, B1-14, French India 24-112B, C1-18, French Morocco 72-244, B10-12 NH, B13-49, CB1-42, French Polynesia 21-125B, 136-92, C136a NH, C1-27, J1-27, French Sudan 21-119, B1-12, Gabon 49-147, B1-3, J1-33, Guadeloupe 54-205, B1-12, Indochina34-38, 57-58, 88-204, J5-17, B14-19, J31-82, O1-32, Inini 1-45, B1-7, Ivory Coast 37-166, B3-7 NH, Kwangchoan 54-124, B1-5 NH, Libya-Fezzan & Ghadames complete mint, Madagascar 52b NH, 63-210A, B1-17, Martinique 62-233, B2-11, Mauritania 18-115, B1-8, Middle Congo 1-88, J1-33. New Caledonia 81-179, 182-216B, 252-317, B1-13, C1-28, CB1 NH, New Hebrides (Fr) 1-34, 36-66, 79-108, J6-10 NH, Niger 1-90, B1-6, Obock 44A-61, Reunion 60-109, 110-177G, 224-67, B1-15, C32-34 NH, St Pierre & Miquelon 79-206B, 300-59, B1-8, C1-23, J10-41, Senegal 123-94, B1-15, Senegambia & Niger 1-13, Somali Coast 6-19, 24-25, 29-33, 33E-F, 34-79, 119-182, 224-86, B1-10, Togo 176-330, B1-11, C1-20, Tunisia 29-270, B47-123, C1-20, Ubangi 1-85, J1-22, Upper Volta 1-69, J1-20, Wallis & Futuna 1-91, B1-9, etc., superior condition throughout, fresh colors and o.g. without any toning make this one of the nicest colonies collections we've seen, fresh and F-VF; owner's older Scott value $20,000+; accompanied by three volumes from "Comte Olivier De Pomyers" (in French) for issues of Gabon, French Congo, Senegal, and others; a real viewing pleasure. Shipping charges apply - weight 28 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:56:43 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2575
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French Colonies, Mostly Mint Collections on Album Pages, 1891-1980s, A Scott Specialty album and numerous packs of album pages, the majority being mint with stamps in black mounts. All are former auction lots and the vast majority from McBride Stamp Auctions, which was located in Portland, Oregon. Country collections include Cambodia, Congo, Dahomey, Djibouti, French Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Reunion, Somali Coast, Wallis & Futuna Islands, and many more with such better items as a complete set of the 24 souvenir sheets for the 1937 Paris International Exposition, deluxe sheets of French Polynesia #383-85, a mint set of the postage dues J24-36 from Wallis & Futuna, and color proofs of French Morocco C27, C29 & C31, each cancelled on piece. French Colonies are all the buzz, so get 'em while they're hot! generally Fine to Very Fine, video flips viewable online. Shipping charges apply - weight 33 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Video3 for this lot) (Video4 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,200.00
Sold...US$ 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:57:34 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2576
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French Colonies, Highly Organized Mint & Used Stock, 1880s-1980s, Five red boxes all indexed by country and in Scott catalogue order. Mostly sets & singles up to $20, but many too above that, even in duplication. Mint highlights include French West Africa #C15 (imperf), Gabon B2, Ivory Coast 17, Indo-China 20, Lebanon C148-49 (imperf), C225-27 (imperf), New Caledonia 3, 8a, 9, 47, 54, 58, 78, C24 (imperf), Obock 4, 18, J5-7, Senegal 11, 23, 47-52, Somali Coast 63a (inverted center), Tunisia 3, 15, Wallis et Futuna C10 (imperf). As for used, many better including Guadeloupe 24, Indo-China 20, Madagascar 8-9, Tunisia 26. If you're looking for top-of-the-line inventory, check out a separate lot of counter books consigned by the same dealer. If you're looking to corral abundant stock at a small fraction of catalogue, this is the one! overall Fine to Very Fine, personal inspection highly recommended. Shipping charges apply - weight 21 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:57:59 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2577
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French Colonies, "A-M" Countries Mint Collection, mostly French Africa sets and singles in a well-filled Minkus album, loaded with better sets and singles as Alaouites complete 1925-30 including airmails and dues, Alexandretta 1-12, C1-8, J1-6, Cameroun 130-351, B1-9, B14-17, B21-25, C1-44, J1-33, French Morocco 11-21, 26-327, B13-49, C1-55, CB1-20, J10-56, Q1-11, French Sudan 3-119, B1-13, Guadeloupe 3-11, 18-25, 42-50, 52-53, 96-188, B1-11, Indochina 3-20, 22-38, 94-255, J1-82, O1-32, Martinique 4, 14-16, 22-51, 133-233, B1-11, C1-12, J15-36, etc., some typical minor faults in classic period but much better than usually seen, generally fresh and F-VF, a splendid collection with a Scott value of over $12,000. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.4 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,900.00
Sold...US$ 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:58:51 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2578
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French Colonies, Modern Mint Holding of French Polynesia, F.S.A.T. & Others into the 2000s, Mint sets, miniature sheets and booklets in glassines from twelve different countries, each sorted into a large manila envelope. Predominantly from the 1990s & 2000s with larger quantities from French Polynesia, French Southern & Antarctic Territory (includes 3 Carnets de Voyage), Laos, Monaco, New Caledonia, St. Pierre et Miquelon and Wallis et Futuna. Also includes Andorra, Cambodia, Lebanon, Syria and Vietnam, Fine to Very Fine, additional images online. Shipping charges apply - weight 15 lbs. (Image)
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 10:59:19 EST
Sold For 1000
French Polynesia
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2581
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French Polynesia, Extremely Well-Filled Mint Collection, 1892-2010, Beautiful collection in two like-new hingeless Lighthouse albums, complete from 1958-87 and very well-filled after that, and because Lighthouse does not produce pages for the earlier issues, stamps before 1958 are mounted on Scott album pages. Rest assured, the best ones are here including #126-35, 534-37, C24-27, C33, C37, C47a, C50, C52-53, C54, C77a, C88, C89-93, C107-11, C136a. Also includes some additional blocks, a few sheets, imperfs of 195 & 216, and a deluxe sheet of C199, Very Fine, quick flips viewable online. Shipping charges apply - weight 10.8 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Video2 for this lot) (Image)
Estimate $1,200-1,600
Opening US$ 850.00
Sold...US$ 850.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 11:00:59 EST
Sold For 850
Madagascar
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2671
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Madagascar & Area, Mint Collection, 1889-2000, This beautiful and specialized stamp collection encompasses Madagascar and its territories, spanning from 1889 to 2000. It predominantly features Mint Never Hinged (MNH) and mint hinged stamps. Notable highlights include Anjouan 1-13*, Diego-Suarez 2, 5, 6-9, 10, 12*, 25-37*, 38-50* (with exceptions), Nossi-Be forerunners with various signed specimens and interesting overprints, St. Marie de Madagascar 1-13*, Madagascar 1-13, 14-22*, 25 (signed), 28-42*, 84, 86, 88, 122a* (inverted overprint), and more, thoughtfully organized in two albums. The collection also includes a substantial amount of mainly mint postal stationery. It's a very impressive and comprehensive collection for enthusiasts of Madagascar philately or for the sophisticated trader., generally Fine to Very Fine. Shipping charges apply - weight 12.5 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (PDF2 for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Dec-13-2023, 12:06:36 EST
Sold For 0
The "New Imperial" British Empire Collection
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2358
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Sudan, An Attractive Mint + Used Collection with Better Sets, 1897-1935. A lovely fresh primarily mint collection almost complete for this better period, all neatly mounted on "New Imperial" album pages, generally excellent condition mainly fine to Very Fine with few if any faults. Perfect for online sales or to add to your collection. (Image)
Estimate $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-12-2023, 15:12:31 EST
Sold For 325
Tunisia
Sale No: 793
Lot No: 2742
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Tunisia Collection, 1888/1978, colonial and independence period collection of mostly mint in a Scott album, partially parallel mint and used through the colonial period, republic issues mostly complete mint for the period with many NH, includes (mint unless otherwise noted) 6-7 used, 26, 122-42, B20-36 NH, B37-73, useful group of "T" perfin dues, J1-31, Q1-25, etc., some typical minor faults in early issues but better than usually seen, generally F-VF, ex- Bill Hamilton Collection. Shipping charges apply - weight 5.2 lbs. (Video for this lot) (Image)
