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Lot# 2041 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 2041 France

    1871/76: Cérès 25 c. blue, the beautiful display collection on exhibit leaves, with Type I block of ten from the lower right corner of the sheet, a block of four in a pale shade and a block of the General Issues for the Colonies imperf. in a mint block of six, a used reconstruction of Pane B2 (150 stamps), and pages with the plating characteristics shown with accompanying illustrated flaws, further pages with matched France / General Issues imperf. 1871 20 c. blue (Yvert 23) showing the same flaws on each stamp with multiples and cancellation interest. A splendid collection with a few covers.

    Provenance: Collection John Levett FRPSL.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF