Madagascar, 1884, "British Vice-Consulate", 4d magenta, handstamp in violet. Traces of original corner gum, bright and fresh; margins trimmed on sides, otherwise Very Fine, scarce, with 2011 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 12. SG No. 8ab; £1,800 ($2
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Somaliland Protectorate, 1903, "BRITISH SOMAL.LAND" at bottom on India 1r green & aniline carmine. Error in pair, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine. Scott No. 16e $500 (hinged). SG No. 21c; £500 (hinged) ($650); Estimate $250 - 300. SG £500 (hinged)
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Andorra (French), 1931, 1c-20f surcharges on French issues complete. O.g., never hinged, all bright and fresh, lower and some mid-values with sheet margin, a Very Fine set, very scarce in never hinged condition. Maury No. 2-23. Scott No. 1-22; $2,142. S
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Chad, 1965, Military, 20fr red and black. Tied by "Largeau, Tchad, 16.3.66" cds on airmail cover to Chicago Ill., official corner card handstamp; staple holes, F.-V.F. Scott No. M1; $300 as used off-over; Estimate $150 - 200. Scott $300 as used off-ov
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France, (French P.O., Holyland) 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on bluish, type I. Used with 40c orange (18), both four margins, tied by Jaffa "3768" lozenge cancel, matching indistinct "Jaffa, 27, Avril, 60" cds on salmon cover to Cadiganshire, England,
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France, 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 1fr lake on yellowish. Dotted lozenge cancel, ample to large margins, bold color, Very Fine. Yvert No. 18. Scott No. 21; $2,475. Scott $2,475
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France, 1937 Paris Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet. O.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Yvert No. 3. Scott No. 329; $700. Scott $700
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France, 1949, U.P.U. complete, imperf. O.g., never hinged, a Very Fine set. Scott No. 634-636 vars. Yvert No. 850-852 nd; €690 ($770). Yvert €690 ($770)
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France, 1963, 25c Gallic Cock, experimental luminescent paper. O.g., never hinged, fresh and pristine, Very Fine, a rarely offered modern rarity. Scott No. 1024 var.; $750. Scott $750
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France, Semi-Postal, 1917, 5fr+5fr War Orphans. O.g., well centered especially for the issue, strong bold colors, Very Fine and choice. Yvert No. 155. Scott No. B10; $1,600. Scott $1,600
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France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote". O.g., never hinged, deep colors and beautifully centered, Very Fine and choice, a lovely never hinged key airmail issue. Yvert No. 15. Scott No. C15; $1,700. Scott $1,700
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France, Airmail, 1954, 100fr-1000fr Aircraft complete, imperf. O.g., never hinged, a Very Fine set. Scott No. C29-C32 vars. Yvert No. 30-33 nd; €500 ($560). Yvert €500 ($560)
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France, Postage Due, 1964, 30c Forget-me-not, ultramarine omitted. O.g., never hinged, Very Fine, very scarce. Scott No. J102 var.; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300
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French Polynesia, 1964, 25f Philatelic issue, deluxe large die proof. In green, die sunk on card (161x127mm), signed by artist, Very Fine. Scott No. 207P; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200
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Somali Coast, 1894, 25f rose & blue, quadrille lines. Blue town cancel, strong colors, Very Fine and choice, an attractive used example of this key high value. Scott No. 21; $1,050. Scott $1,050
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German Occupation of France, French Legion, 1941, +100fr Expeditionary sheet. O.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine, signed Pickenpack. Michel No. Block I; €800 ($890). Michel €800 ($890)
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