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  • Lot# : 938 France

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    1849/76: Collection of Proofs, Essays, well annotated on leaves on Exhibit pages with 1849 Cérès values imperf. on carton paper in unissued colours (12) and an 1894 cover with 40 c. in rose tied by 'Gare du Culoz' cds, 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; 1858 Essays by Barre (2), 1867 Granier pelure paper Proofs (4); 1863/67 4 c. Proofs in brown (2), green and in colour of issued 1 c., Proofs of 30 c. in colour (16 items) and an example in grey on 1895 cover; 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 and 1906 UPU Sower Postal Stationery Essay for the letter-card in blue, without value and handstamped 'Specimen' twice in black. An exceptional and attractive collection.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF