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  • Lot# : 1466 Madagascar

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    French Colony 1939/42: Collection on Exhibit leaves with covers/cards (58) and stamps issued or utilised within the period, "Épreuves de Luxe" (3) for values from the 1942 (without RF) Airmail definitive issue and issued stamps for 5 fr. and 10 fr. without value tablet, 1942 Children set of three imperf. Plate Proofs in blue; all during the turbulent period when the Island was under Governor General Coppet (initially Free French, then Vichy), then Governor Cayla and finally under General Annet who surrendered the Island in November 1942 to Allied Forces; with mail by sea and air, submarine mail Censored Mail, and study of the rates of postage internally and including destinations: Egypt, France (including scarce 'Inter-Zone' mail on 80 c., 90 c. or 1 fr. 20 c. cards), Greece, India, Kenya, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nossi Bé, Sénégal, South Africa, UK (with fine framed "Detained in France / During German / Occupation" in violet and another in black), USA and Zanzibar. A delightful collection and exceptional study. Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF