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Lot# 351 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 351 France

    1849/76: Collection of Proofs, Essays, well annotated on leaves on Exhibit pages with 1849 Cérès values imperf. on carton paper in unissued colours (9), unadopted Essays for the 1851 issue, 1853 colour Proofs in differing colours (100+) incl. a block of ten of the 1 c. value in grey, 10 c. value in black in a block of four, 20 c. value in brown (shades) each in blocks of four, 20 c. in bistre-brown in block of ten and a 5 c. Proof used on 1896 cover; 1863/67 4 c. Proofs in brown (2), green and in colour of issued 1 c., Proofs of 30 c. in colour (16 items); 1866 Projet Renard Postal Stationery Essay '0' value in black (similar to 1867 1 c.) and oval types value '00' in colour (12), 1869 Joubert Proofs in black and blue on large card, colour Proofs on glazed card (12); 1871 Proofs incl. découpage. An attractive selection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF