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  • Lot# : 1449 France

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    1853/70: Collection with Imperforate Colour Trials with 1853 issued 1 c. olive mint and 1863 issued 1 c. mint followed by 22 Essays in various colours on carton, wove, pelure or 'gold beater's skin' paper; 1853 5 c. with 22 Essays in various colours; 1853 10 c. bistre mint and 8 Essays; 1853 20 c. blue mint (4) and 17 Essays; 1853 25 c. with remarkable 242 Essays (many in multiples) and even an example used on cover; 1853 80 c. unused and 20 Essays; and 1863 30 c. with 12 Essays. A remarkable and wonderful collection seldom seen in such quantity or quality.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF