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  • Lot# : 3001 France

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    Cérès 10 c. yellowish bistre, a superb used vertical pair with large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, well cancelled by 2199 petit chiffres of Mulhouse in black. Signed A. Diena Maury 1 = € 975/Yvert € 825.
    Cérès 20 c. bistre-jaune en paire horizontale obli. petits chiffres 2199. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3002 France

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    Cérès 10 c. yellowish bistre, a superb used horizontal pair, variety tête-bêche, with large margins all round and lightly cancelled by 'grille sans fin' in black, light vertical trace of crease. Extremely rare pair. Signed A. Diena, Miro Maury 1tb = € 23'500/Yvert = € 23'000.

    Cérès 10 c. bistre jaune en paire avec variété tête-bêche oblit. grille sans fin, pli vertical. Rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3003 France

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    Cérès 10 c. yellowish bistre, a large margined example of excellent colour used on 1852 cover to Dole in Jura, lightly tied by 378 petit chiffres with fine 'Besancon' cds of despatch (April 18) at left. Side flaps missing but most attractive and scarce. Signed A. Diena Maury 1 = € 800/Yvert = € 750.
    Cérès 10 c. bistre-jaune oblit. petits chiffres 378  sur lettre de Besançon 18 avril 52 pour Dole. Rabats latéraux manquants. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3004 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 10 c. bistre-brown, a fine large margined example in a deep shade, used on 1854 entire letter in combination with 1853 10 c. yellowish bistre with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied by blurred 2536 petit chiffres with 'Pontoise' despatch datestamp (Oct. 15) at left. Reverse with Argentuil arrival cds of the same day. An extraordinary and scarce mixed issue combination franking. Signed Calves, A. Diena. Certs. A. Diena, Calves (1974).

    Cérès 10 c. bistre brun en combinaison avec Napoléon III 10 c. bistre  oblit. petits chiffres 2536 sur lettre de Pontoise (15 oct. 54) pour Argenteuil. Très rare affranchissement mixte de deux mêmes valeurs d'émissions différentes. Selon l'expert Roger Calves seulement deux pièces connues.
     
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3005 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 15 c. green on greenish paper, an unused block of four in a vivid shade, large even margins all round and marginal from left of sheet, third stamp with one or two trivial age spots on original gum, upper pair lightly mounted, lower pair unmounted og. Nigh on faultless, an exquisite and extremely attractive multiple in quite extraordinarily fine condition for such a rarity of classic philately. Signed and cert. Calves (2000) Maury 2 = € 165'000/Yvert = € 175'000.
    Cérès 15 c. vert en bloc de quattre avec grand bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme. Le troisième timbre avec petites taches dans la gomme non apparentes au recto. Une pièce classique spectaculaire et de très grande rareté pour une collection exceptionnelle. Certificat Calves (2000). 

     
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 100,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3006 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 15 c. green on greenish paper, a fine large margined example used on First Day of Issue - the adhesive of excellent colour and tied by neat strike of the grill obliterator in black, the entire letter mailed within Paris with circular P.P. cachet in red at right and 'L/8' in red above. Reverse with clearly struck  datestamp ' Paris 29-JUIL-50' in black. Wax seal removed and letter dated internally July 29th and docketing of reply July 31st., 1850. An extraordinary entire of great importance to classic French philately. Signed twice by Roger Calves. Cert Calves (1987).
    Cérès 15 c. vert oblit. grille sur lettre locale de Paris du 29 juillet 1850 avec cachet PP rouge rue du Midi, L8 et cachet d'arrivée au verso du même jour. Première date connue d'utilisation de ce timbre. Une pièce importante de la philatélie classique française. Certificat Calves (1987).

    Provenance: Harmers of London, Private Treaty listing, August 1995.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3007 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 15 c. deep green 'foncé' on greenish paper, a fine large margined example used on 1851 local cover mailed within Paris, tied by neat grill in black. Reverse with 'Paris-5-(60)' datestamp (April 26) in black. File fold well away from adhesive, a fine and attractive cover. Signed A. Diena. Cert. RPS (1958) Maury 2c = € 2'350/Yvert = € 1'850.
    Cérès 15 c. vert oblit. grille sur lettre locale de Paris du 25 avril 51 avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3008 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 10 c. yellowish bistre and 15 c. green on greenish paper, fine four margined examples used on 1851 cover to Joigny, Yonne tied by two strikes of the grill obliterator with Paris despatch datestamp (July 9) at right. The addressee's name re-written otherwise in outstanding condition, the combination of these two values for the 25 centimes rate being of great scarcity. Signed Calves and cert. Calves (1971).
    Cérès 10 C. bistre -brun et 15 c. vert oblit. grilles sur lettre Paris 9 juillet 51 pour Joigny (Yonne). Adresse du destinaire réécrite. Rare combinaison.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3009 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 20 c. black on yellowish paper, unused horizontal strip of three, showing variety tête-bêche, a superb large margined multiple of fresh colour and impression, a fine and scarce strip with central stamp somewhat heavily mounted, large part og. Rare and most attractive Maury 3tb = € 15'000/Yvert 3d = € 12'000.
    Cérès 20 c. noir en bande de trois avec tête bêche neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3010 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 20 c. black on yellowish paper, a fine unused block of four, large margins all round, of good colour with large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple Maury 3 = € 2'500/Yvert = € 2'600.
    Cérès 20 c. noir en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3011 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 20 c. black on cream paper, a fresh and fine unused block of six, good to huge margins all round, of excellent colour and freshness, superb og. A delightful and scarce multiple, cert. Oliva (1956) Maury 3a = € 3'600+/Yvert = € 2'750+.
    Cérès 20 c. noir sur papier blanc en bloc de six  neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3012 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 25 c. blue on slightly tinted paper, fine impression produced for the London Great Exhibition in 1851 ('tirage de Londres'), a superb unused block of four with large margins all round and showing portions of the adjoining stamps at left, immaculate and extremely fine, without gum as printed. A wonderful multiple in extraordinary quality. Signed Brun, Calves, cert. Calves (2000) Maury 4g = € 26'000/Yvert = € 14'000+.
    Cérès 20 c. bleu impression fine tirage de Londres  en bloc de quattre neuf . Timbres toujours sans gomme prélevés par le Ministère des postes sur sa réserve personnelle  pour l'exposition de Londres. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3013 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 25 c. blue, a magnificent corner marginal example from top left of sheet, used on 1852 entire letter to Rives, Isère cancelled by 1452 petit chiffres with Grenoble despatch datestamp (Oct 12) alongside. Reverse with Rives arrival datestamp. An attractive usage, cert. A. Diena (1973).
    Cérès 25 c. bleu avec coin de feuille oblit. petits chiffres 1452 sur lettre de Grenoble (12 oct 72) pour Rives, en Isère. Attractif.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3014 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 25 c. blue, block of four with just touched to large margins all round, used on 1852 quadruple rate entire letter to Quimper, tied by four strikes of 2164 petit chiffres with 'Morlaix' despatch cds (May 27) alongside. The cover with file fold fault on front and Quimper arrival cds (May 27) on reverse. Despite the imperfection, a very rare multiple on cover Maury 4 = € 12'000/Yvert = € 9'750.
    Cérès 25 c. bleu en bloc de quatre (touché dans l'angle inférieur gauche) oblit. petits chiffres 2164 sur lettre de Morlaix (27 mai 52) pour Quimper avec cachet d'arrivée au verso.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3015 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 25 c. blue, a superb used horizontal pair, variety tête-bêche, with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on a double rate 1852 entire letter to Brives tied by 3105 petit chiffres with St. Gilles de Gard despatch datestamp (Nov 12) at right. Reverse with Nimes cds, Clermont Ferrand cds (Nov 14) and Brives arrival (Nov 16) in black. A truly wonderful example of this great rarity on cover in immaculate condition. Signed Calves, A. Diena, Jamet. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 4tb = € 45'000/Yvert = € 35'000.
    Cérès 25 c. bleu en paire tête-bêche oblit. petits chiffres 3105 sur lettre de St. Gilles de Gard adressée au procureur de la république à Brives. Une grande rareté en perfecte condition.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3016 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 40 c. orange, a brilliant unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, exceptionally large margins all round in a vivid bright shade, superb og. with lower pair unmounted og. A wonderful and rare multiple in immaculate condition for the connoisseur. Signed Bernichon Maury 5 = € 30'000/Yvert = € 28'500.
    Cérès 40 c. orange en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3017 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 40 c. orange, a fine large margined example used on 1853 entire letter to Audenarde, Belgium tied by 2642 petit chiffres with 'Reims' despatch cds (Oct 23) at left. Framed 'PD' in red below and reverse with 'France / Par Mouschon' transit and Audenaerde arrival cds (Oct 23) in red. A fresh and fine cover, cert. von der Weid (1981) Maury 5 = € 900/Yvert = € 900.
    Cérès 40 c. orange oblit. petits chiffres 2642 sur lettre de Reims (22 octobre 53) pour Audenarde, Belgique avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3018 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 40 c. orange, fresh horizontal pair in a bright shade, margins close to large all round, left hand stamp showing variety 'Retouched '4' in '40' (positions 147-148), used on single rate 1853 cover to Basingstoke, England tied by 3398 petit chiffres with 'Tours' despatch datestamp alongside (April 24). Framed PD in red at right and both London cds in red and Basingstoke arrival cds (April 26) at right. A very rare, charming and most attractive cover. Signed Calves, cert. Calves (2000) Maury 5fa = € 28'250/Yvert = € 15'000+.
    Cérès 40 c. orange en paire avec timbre de gauche avec retouche du 4 oblit. petits chiffres 3398 sur lettre de Tours (24 avril 53) pour Basingstoke avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Lettre attractive et rare.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3019 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 40 c. bright orange on yellowish, two fine horizontal pairs of excellent fresh colour used on 1853 double rate entire letter to London tied by 868 petit chiffres with 'Cognac' despatch cds (May 20) at left and framed PD in red below. London arrival cds (May 23) in red on front of a scarce and most attractive entire. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1973).
    Cérès 40 c. orange vif, deux paires oblit. petits chiffres 868 sur lettre de Cognac (20 mai 55) pour Londres avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.

    Provenance: Collection Gill-Burrus (Jan 1967), lot 43.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3020 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. carmine, the unused block of four, marginal from lower right of sheet with large margins all round, of outstanding freshness and vivid colour, minor diagonal gum bend of no significance and not apparent on face mentioned for complete accuracy only, superb og. A lovely block in consummate quality for the connisseur. Signed Bernichon, Brun Maury 6 = € 75'000/Yvert = € 75'000.
    Cérès 1 fr. carmin en bloc de quattre neuf avec coin de feuille et gomme originale. Signé Brun et Bernichon. Une rareté spectaculaire.

    Note: There are no larger mint multiples of this stamp.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 50,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3021 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. carmine, used example with large margins on three sides and close but clear at base, used on 1853 triple rate entire letter (an invoice that mentions an enclosure) to Valence, Drôme tied by unclear (2272) petit chiffres with 'Nimes' despatch cds (June 8) at right. Reverse with Valence arrival cds (June 9). An attractive and scarce cover Maury 6 = € 1'750/Yvert = € 1'600.
    Cérès 1 fr. carmin oblit. petits chiffres 2272 sur lettre de Nîmes (8 juin 53) pour Valence avec cachet d'arrivée au verso.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3022 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 1 fr. bright vermilion 'vif', a splendid faultless example with large margins all round in this vibrant shade, used on 1851 triple rate cover to Lyon, tied by grill obliterator with 'Pontarlier' datestamp of despatch at right (Sept 24) in black. Reverse with Lyon arrival datestamp of the same day. The cover with two file folds each well away from the fine adhesive. An extremely fine example of this great rarity on letter. Signed Calves, A. Diena, L. Miro. Certs. A. Diena, Calves (1973) Maury 7a = € 37'000/Yvert = € 32'500+.
    Cérès 1 fr. vermillon vif oblit. grille sur lettre de Pontarlier (24 sept 1854) pour Lyon en troisième échelon de poids avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Timbre avec nuance magnifique. Plusieurs certificats.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3023 France

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    1849/50: Cérès 20 c. blue on yellowish, "Durrieu" unissued, 'Réimpression de 1862 / Granet Réimpressions', a superb unused block of four with ample to large margins all round, of fresh colour and full unmounted og. Signed Fulpius Maury 8d = € 2'400/Yvert = € 3'200.
    Cérès 20 c. bleu réimpression Granet en bloc de quatre neuf avec pleine gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3024 France

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    Présidence 10 c. deep bistre-brown, a superb unused example with fine to enormous margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, with full sheet margin at base and 'filet d'encadrement', fresh and very fine in a rich shade, with large part original gum. Probably one of the finest known mint examples extant. A magnificent stamp in the foremost quality. Signed Bernichon Maury 9e = € 61'500/Yvert = € 65'000.
    Présidence 10 c. bistre-brun foncé avec filet d'encadremant inférieur neuf avec gomme. Sûrement l'une des plus belles pièces neuves existantes de cette valeur. Une pièce rarissime et superbe signée Bernichon.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 34,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3025 France

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    1852: Présidence 25 c. blue on white paper, 'Réimpression de 1862 / Granet Réimpressions', a fine unused strip of four with large margins all round and sheet marginal at right, of bright fresh colour and large part og. Maury 10f = € 2'400/Yvert = € 2'400.
    Présidence 25 c. bleu réimpression Granet en bande de quatre avec bord de feuille à droite, neuve avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3026 France

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    1852: Présidence 25 c. blue, a magnificent used example from top left corner of the sheet with full 'filet d'encadrement' cancelled by 1730 petit chiffres of Limoges. Slight thin in top margin not affecting the dramatic and sensational appearance. Exceptional and possibly one of the finest known examples of this stamp in used condition, cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 10e = € 1'800/Yvert = € 1'800+.
    Présidence 25 c. bleu avec coin de feuille avec filet d'encadrement complet oblit. petits chiffres 1730. Petit mince dans la marge. Une pièce spectaculaire.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3027 France

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    1853: 1 c. olive-green on blued, a fine unused block of four with large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamps at left, of excellent colour and large part og. Scarce Maury 11 = € 1'200/Yvert = € 1'100.
    1 c. olive en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3028 France

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    1853: 5 c. green on greenish, two blocks of four with close to large margins all round (each block just touched on to outer frameline), used on 1858 double rate cover to Nérac, both blocks individually tied by 2929 petit chiffres with dotted 'Sos' despatch datestamp (Feb 8) at left. Reverse with Nérac cds (Feb 9) of receipt. A most attractive and rare cover. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1974) Maury 12A = € 2'950+/Yvert = € 2'650+.
    5 c. vert, deux blocs de quatre chacun avec une marge Légèrement touchée resp. au filet, oblit. petits chiffres 2929 de Sos(8 avril 58) pour Nérac avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Lettre attractive.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3029 France

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    1853: 10 c. bistre, Type I, a superb unused block of four with ample to large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour and superb og. A fine and scarce multiple. Signed A. Diena Maury 13/I = € 2'700/Yvert = € 3'750.

    10 c. bistre Type I en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3030 France

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    1853: 10 c. bistre, Type I, a superb unused block of eight with ample to large margins all round, of excellent fresh, rich colour and superb og. A delightful and scarce multiple. Signed Brun. Maury 13/I = € 5'400/Yvert = € 7'500.
    10 c. bistre Type I en bloc de huit neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3031 France

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    20 c. milky blue, 'bleu laiteux', Arts & Métiers printing, Type I, a fine unused pair with large margins all round, of excellent fine impression and delicate colour, without gum as 'issued'. Exceedingly rare with just 300 examples printed thus Maury 14/Iu = € 1'000/Yvert = € 2'500.
    20 c. bleu laiteux tirage des Arts et Métiers en paire neuve issue sans gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3032 France

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    1853/60: 20 c. deep bright blue (foncé), a superb unused pair with large margins all round in a brilliant fresh shade, large part og. A scarce and appealing multiple. Maury 14/Ie = € 775/Yvert = € 1'000.
    20 c. bleu foncé en paire neuve avec gomme. Très beau.

    Provenance: Collection Gill-Burrus.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3033 France

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    1853: 20 c. blue, Type I, a fine used example with full sheet margin 'filet d'encadrement' at base, used on 1855 entire letter tied by 93 petit chiffres with 'Antibes' cds at right (Oct. 31) to Cette with arrival (Nov. 1) on reverse. Rare.

    20 c. bleu Type I avec bord de feuille inférieur et filet d'encadrement oblit. petits chiffres 93 sur lettre d'Antibes (31 oct.55) pour Cette avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Pli attractif.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3034 France

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    1853: 20 c. blue, Type I, a fine large margined horizontal pair showing 'filet d'encadrement' at left used on 1855 cover to Lyon tied by 1896 petit chiffres with Marseille despatch cds at right (Jan 18). A fine and very scarce usage.
    20 c. bleu Type I en paire avec bord de feuille et filet d'encadrement à gauche obli. petits chiffres 1896 sur lettre de Marseille (18 janv.55) pour Lyon avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3035 France

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    1853: 20 c. blue, Type I, a fine horizontal strip of five with huge margins all round, used on small envelope carried at double rate to Alexandria, Egypt tied by 45 petit chiffres with Alencon despatch datestamp (Dec 24) below. Framed PD in red and part arrival on reverse. Flap missing but an attractive cover addressed to care of Messrs. Briggs & Co., Forwarding Agents.
    20 c. bleu Type I en bande de cinq oblit. petits chiffres 45 sur enveloppe (un rabat manquant) d'Alençon (24 déc.59) pour Alexandrie avec cachet partiel d'arrivée au verso.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3036 France

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    1853/60: 20 c. blue, Type II, a fine unused block of four with large margins all round, of good colour and large part og. Minor corner crease on lower left stamp not apparent on face, a fresh and fine multiple. Signed Brun, A. Diena Maury 14/II = € 2'300/Yvert = € 2'300.

    20 c. bleu Type II en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Léger pli d'angle à gauche en bas.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3037 France

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    1853/60: 20 c. blue, Type II, issued in September 1860, a superb unused block of four of fine fresh colour with large margins all round, superb large part og. with the merest trace of previous hinge. A magnificent and extremely rare multiple in exceptional quality Maury 14/II = € 2'300/Yvert = € 2'300.
     20 c. bleu Type II en bloc de quatre avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3038 France

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    1853/60: 20 c. blue, a horizontally bisected example, with lower half of adhesive used on 1861 cover to Florac tied by 3509 petit chiffres with 'Vebron' datestamp at left of despatch. Reverse with faint strike of arrival datestamp. A superb example of this incredibly rare usage. This cover is mentioned in the Yvert specialised catalogue of 1939. Signed Calves, A. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1974), Calves (1974) Maury = € 35'000/Yvert = € 25'000.

    20 c. bleu moitié inférieure du timbre oblit. petits chiffres 3509 sur lettre de Vebron pour Florac. Affranchissement particulièrement spectaculaire et rare. Lettre mentionnée dans le catalogue Yvert spécialisé de 1939.

    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (March 1974), lot 190.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3039 France

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    1853: 25 c. blue, a fine unused example with clear to large margins all round, of excellent rich colour and large part og. A rare stamp. Signed Brun Maury 15 = € 3'200/Yvert = € 3'200.

    25 c. bleu neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3040 France

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    1853/62: 25 c. blue, Réimpression of 1862, a fine unused example with large margins all round, of excellent rich colour and full unmounted og. A rare stamp. Maury 15f = € 650/Yvert = € 600.
    25 c. bleu réimpression de 1862, neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3041 France

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    1852: 25 c. blue, a magnificent unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet with vertical 'filet d'encadrement', of superb fresh colour and with large even margins all round. Minimal thin spot in top margin only not affecting the splendid appearance, with large part original gum. A wonderful multiple of great rarity in superlative condition for the specialist. Signed Brun Maury 15d = € 21'000/Yvert = € 15'000+.

    25 c. bleu en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme avec grand bord de feuille et filet d'encadrement avec petit espace au milieu. Point clair dans la marge supérieure n'affectant pas la qualité des timbres. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3042 France

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    1853: 25 c. milky blue 'laiteux', a fine large margined example with part sheet margin at left, used on 1854 entire letter to Aix tied by 1442 petit chiffres with Grasse despatch datestamp (April 15) alongside. Reverse with Aix en Provence arrival cds (April 16). Scarce so fine. Signed A. Diena, Jamet Maury 15c = € 525/Yvert = € 500+.
    25 c. bleu laiteux avec bord de feuille à gauche oblit. petits chiffres 1442 sur lettre de Grasse (15 avril 54) pour Aix en Provence avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3043 France

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    1853: 25 c. blue, a fine large margined example used on 1854 entire letter to St. Brieuc, with italic despatch of '42 / Le Pouliguen' in black and Nantes cds alongside (April 7). A fresh and fine entire Maury 15 = € 525/Yvert = € 500.
    25 c. bleu oblit. petits chiffres sur lettre avec griffe 42 Le Poulighen via Nantes (7 avril 54) pour St Brieuc. Très beau.

     
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3044 France

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    1853: 25 c. blue, a fine block of four with ample to large margins all round, used on 1854 entire letter at triple rate to Bourg tied by 807 petit chiffres with double arc 'Chatillon de Michaille' despatch datestamp (May 22) at right. Reverse with manuscript weight '18½' grams and 'Bourg-en-Bresse' cds of receipt (May 23). A rare and very fine cover. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 15 = € 5'150/Yvert = € 5'000.

    25 c. bleu en bloc de quatre oblit. petits chiffres 807 sur lettre de Châtillon de Michaille (22 mai 54) pour Bourg en Bresse. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3045 France

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    1853: 40 c. 'orange vif', a splendid unused example in brilliant bright shade, with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, fresh and very fine, large part og. A lovely stamp and very scarce. Signed Calves, A. Diena, cert. Calves (2000) Maury 16b = € 4'600/Yvert = € 4'250.
    40 c. orange vif neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3046 France

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    1853: 40 c. 'orange vif', an unused example in a bright shade, with good even margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp. Signed Bernichon, Calves Maury 16b = € 4'600/Yvert = € 4'250.

    40 c. orange vif neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3047 France

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    1853: 40 c. orange, two fine large margined examples, one with full sheet margin 'filet d'encadrement' from top of sheet, used on 1854 cover front to Rouen tied by 65 petit chiffres with 'Amiens' despatch cds at right (Oct 10). Fresh and fine, a very rare usage. Signed Calves, A. Diena Maury = € 4'100.
    40 c. orange deux exemplaires dont l'un avec grand bord de feuille et filet d'ancadrement, oblit. petits chiffres 65 sur devant de lettre d'Amiens (10 oct.54) pour Rouen. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3048 France

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    1853: 80 c. carmine, a fine unused example in a deep shade with clear to good margins all round, large part og. Signed Calves, A. Diena, Robineau Maury 17A = € 4'500/Yvert = € 4'000.

    80 c. carmin neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3049 France

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    1853: 80 c. deep carmine-rose, an unused block of four with large margins all round, in a vibrant rich shade, fresh and fine, large part og. A rare and most exceptional multiple. Signed Brun, Mondolfo Maury 17Ai = € 15'500/Yvert = € 21'000.

    80 c. carmin rose foncé en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3050 France

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    1853: 80 c. carmine, a wonderful horizontal strip of six, with ample to large margins all round, one stamp contemporarily creased on application, used on 1861 cover to Vera Cruz, Mexico (paying 6 times rate via England) endorsed 'par le Steamer anglais de Southampton, dèpart du 2 Mars' at top, all neatly tied by 1808 petit chiffres with 'Dax' cds of despatch below (Feb 26). Framed 'P.P.' in red and London transit cds (Feb 28) in red and charged with handstruck '5' (reales) due marking on receipt (five times rate at 10 grams). A spectacular and extremely rare franking. Signed Calves, L. Miro.

    80 c. carmin en bande horiz. de six (timbre de droite avec pli à l'application) oblit. petits chiffres 1081 sur lettre de Dax (26 févr.61) pour Veracruz par la voie d'Angleterre. Affranchissement rare et spectaculaire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3051 France

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    1853: 80 c. carmine imperforate, used with 1862 40 c. orange perf., on 1863 entire letter to Lima, Peru tied by 532 gros chiffres with despatch datestamp of Bordeaux (July 15) alongside. Framed 'P.P.' in red above and reverse with Lima arrival cds. A fine and unusual mixed issue franking.

    80 c. carminnon dentelé en affranchissement mixte avec 40 c. orange effigie Laurée dentelé oblit. gros chiffres 532 sur lettre de Bordeaux (15 juillet 53) pour Lima avec cachet d'arrivée au verso.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3052 France

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    1853: 80 c. bright rose 'rose vif', a fine unused example in a vivid shade with clear to good margins all round, large part og. Signed Bernichon Maury 17Ba = € 3'500/Yvert = € 4'250.
    80 c. rose vif neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3053 France

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    1853: 80 c. carmine rose, a fine used horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, variety tête-bêche, lightly cancelled by dotted 'G' lozenge in black. Very rare Scott 20a = $ 23'000/Maury 17Btb = € 15'000/Yvert = € 15'000.

    80 c. rose en paire tête-bêche oblit. losange G. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3054 France

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    1853: 80 c. rose-carmine, horizontal tête-bêche pair, clear to large margins all round and portion of the adjoining stamp at right, used on 1861 cover endorsed 'Par Steamer Africa via Liverpool' to New York, the adhesives tied by 2706 petit chiffres with 'La Rochelle' despatch cds at left (June 5). Framed 'PD' in red alongside and the pair also tied by framed 'Br. Service' handstamp in red. On arrival of the Cunard Steamer 'Africa' struck with 'Paid / New York' cds in red (June 20) and manuscript '6' (cents) in red. One side flap missing but a wonderful and exceptional Transatlantic cover of great rarity. Signed A. Diena, Gilbert (1932), Roumet. Cert. A. Diena (1974) Maury 17Btb = € 28'500/Yvert = € 30'000.

    80 c. rose en paire tête-bêche oblit. petits chiffres 2706 sur lettre (un rabat manquant) de la Rochelle (5 juin 61) pour New York. Magnifique lettre tansatlantique avec affranchissement particulièrement rare.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3055 France

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    1853: 1 fr. carmine on yellowish, a fine used example with good to large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 1854 triple rate cover to Draguignan tied by 1896 petit chiffres with Marseille despatch datestamp (March 1) alongside. Reverse with Draguignan arrival cds (March 2) in black. File fold well away from adhesive, a scarce franking. Signed Jamet Maury 18 = € 12'000/Yvert = € 6'500.

    1 fr. carmin oblit. petits chiffres 1896 sur lettre (légères froissures et avec plis d'archive) de Marseilles (1 mars 54) pour Draguignan.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3056 France

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    1853: 1 fr. pale carmine on yellowish 'carmine clair', a huge margined example, slight scissor cut in margin, used on 1854 cover to Paris at triple rate, address re-drawn, tied by 65 petit chiffres with 'Amiens' despatch cds alongside (Feb 16). Reverse with Lille TPO datestamp of the same day. The cover with crease well away from the adhesive and despite envelope faults a rare usage. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 18a = € 12'000/Yvert = € 8'000.
    1 fr. carmin foncé oblit. petits chiffres sur lettre d' Amiens (16 février 54) pour Paris. Enveloppe et adresse défectueuse.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3057 France

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    1862: 1 c. golden brown on bluish paper 'mordoré', a fine unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, of outstanding fresh colour and superb og. with three stamps unmounted og. A delightful and very rare multiple. Signed A. Diena Maury 19g = € 2'000/Yvert = € 1'600+.
    1 c. mordoré en bloc de quattre avec bord de feuille à droite neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3058 France

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    1862: 10 c. bistre, an unused block of six, marginal from left of sheet, first pair affected by vertical crease, large part somewhat browned og. A very rare stamp in an unused multiple Maury 21 = € 8'500/Yvert = € 10'000.
    10 c. bistre en bloc de six avec bord de feuille à gauche avec gomme. Léger pli vertical à gauche, quelques petites taches dans la gomme légèrement teintée. Rare.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3059 France

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    1862: 20 c. blue, the famous unused block of 24 (6 x 4), of stunning fresh colour and in a wonderful state of preservation,  some minor perf. separation, fine large part or unmounted og. A magnificent and rare multiple. Signed Roumet Maury 22 = € 7'500/Yvert = € 10'500.
    20 c. bleu en bloc de 24 neuf avec gomme. Quelques perforations ouvertes renforcées au verso. Très beau et rare.

    Provenance: Collection 'Château Ramezay' (Dec 2005), lot 2048.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3060 France

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    1862: 20 c. blue, a fine used horizontal tête-bêche pair, of good colour and perforations, cancelled by 3997 gros chiffres of Tours. Fresh and fine, a rare pair Maury 22tb = € 1'500/Yvert = € 1'400.
    20 c. bleu en paire tête-bêche oblit. gros chiffres 3997. Très beau
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3061 France

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    1862: 20 c. blue, a fine used horizontal tête-bêche pair, of good colour and perforations and toned perf. removed at top of left stamp, used on 1865 registered wrapper to Villere tied by 4021 gros chiffres with 'Trevoux' despatch datestamp above (July 14) and straight line CHARGÉ in black. Reverse with further strike of Trevoux cds (July 17) alongside large Tribunal Eagle cachet in blue. Rare. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maurt 22tb = € 3'000/Yvert = € 3'500.
    20 c. bleu en paire tête-bêche oblit. gros chiffres 4021 sur bande chargée de Trevoux (14 juil 65) pour Villere. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3062 France

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    1862: 80 c. rose-carmine, unused horizontal pair showing variety tête-bêche, each stamp overprinted SPECIMEN in black, somewhat off-centre but of fresh colour, patchy dried gum and small part og. A rarity with just six such pairs recorded. Cert. Brun (2016) Maury = € 16'500/Yvert = € 20'000.

    80 c. carmin en paire tête-bêche neuve avec gomme surchargée SPECIMEN. Superbe et très rare.

    Provenance: Harmers, London (May 2003), lot 433.

     
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3063 France

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    1862: 1 c. olive on blued, 5 c. green, 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue, 40 c. orange and 80 c. bright rose, all in matching unused blocks of eight (4 x 2), each stamp overprinted SPECIMEN in black, the 1 centime and 20 c. being corner marginal from upper left of sheet, the 5 c., 10 c., 40 c. and 80 c. marginal from left of sheet, extraordinarily fresh and extremely fine, vibrant colours, large part or unmounted og. A splendid and extremely rare set Maury = € 16'500+/Yvert = € 38'000+.
    Série  6 valeurs chacune en bloc de huit neuve avec bord resp. coin de feuille surchargé SPECIMEN. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 21,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3064 France

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    1867/71: Laureated 1 c. bronze in a horizontal pair, 4 c. grey in a horizontal pair and 1870 Siège 10 c. yellow bistre in a horizontal pair, used on 1871 cover to London tied by 1478 gros chiffres with Fécamp despatch datestamp below. 'London / Paid' arrival cds Sept 25) in red alongside. Some nibbed perforations and edge wear but an extremely unusual and colourful franking.
    Paire1 c. bronze Lauré avec paire  4 c. gris Laurée et paire 10 c. bistre-jaune Siège oblit. gros chiffres 1478 sur lettre de Fécamp (24 sept.71) pour Londres. Perforation légèrement irrégulière en haut. Affranchissement attractif.  
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3065 France

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    1862/71: Laureated 2 c. red brown, Type I, a fine unused block of four of excellent colour and large part og. Scarce Maury 26/I = € 680/Yvert = € 900.
    2 c. lauré rouge brun Type I en bloc de quattre neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3066 France

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    1863/70: Laureated 2 c. red-brown, a superb unused block of eight (4 x 2), marginal from right of sheet, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black. Exceptional colour and large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. Two short perforations A rare and most attractive multiple Maury = € 2'200+/Yvert = € 3'200.
    2 c. lauré rouge-brun clair en bloc de huit neuf avec bord de feuille à droite surchargé SPECIMEN. Deux dents courtes sinon très beau.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3067 France

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    Laureated 4 c. pale grey, Type II, the unused block of six, marginal from left of sheet, fresh and fine, large part og Maury 27/II = € 1'500+/Yvert = € 1'750+.

    4 c. gris lauré Type II en bloc de six avec bord defeuille à gauche et gomme originale. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3068 France

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    1863/71: Laureated 4 c. pale grey, Type II, the unused block of nine showing the sixth stamp horizontally and vertically tête-bêche, the block of good colour and the merest aging on fourth stamp, diagonal crease away from the tête-bêche, fine, large part og. Rare and most appealing multiple Maury 27/IIb-tb = € 29'000+/Yvert = € 40'000+.
    4 c. gris lauré Type II en bloc de neuf avec gomme, 6ème timbre tête-bêche,  légère tache, légère trace de pli et petit mince sur les valeurs ne faisant pas partie du tête-bêche. Attractif et très rare.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3069 France

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    1863/70: Laureated 4 c. grey, a superb unused block of eight (4 x 2), marginal from right of sheet, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black. Exceptional colour and large part og. with three stamps unmounted og. A rare and most attractive multiple Maury = € 2'200+/​Yvert = € 3'200.
    4 c. gris lauré en bloc de huit  avec bord de feuille à droite neuf avec gomme surchargé SPECIMEN. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3070 France

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    'Affranchisement de Fortune' 1867: 10 c. bistre, a diagonally bisected example used on 1871 cover with 1870 Siège 20 c. blue to make up the newly introduced (Sept 1) 25 centimes rate tied by 2924 gros chiffres with 'Pont-A-Mousson' despatch datestamp (Oct 5) at right and reverse with 'Saint Dié / Vosges' cds of receipt (Oct 6). A fresh and fine cover of great rarity. Signed Calves, A. Diena, Ebel. Cert. A. Diena (1975) Maury = € 6'000/Yvert = € 8'500.
    Affranchissement de fortune  10 c. bistre lauré fractionné diagonalement en combinaison avec 20 c. bleu Siège oblit. gros chiffres 2924 sur lettre de Pont-à-Mousson (5 oct.71) pour Saint Dié. Spectaculaire et rare.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3071 France

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    1867: 30 c. brown, horizontal pair and 1870 Siège 40 c. orange used on 1872 cover to Mexico tied by 3781 gros chiffres with 'St. Nazaire-S-Loire' despatch datestamp below (Sept 20). Framed P.P. in red at left and reverse with circular 'Ligne B / Paq. Fr. * No. 2 (Sept 20) in black (Salles fig. 1431) and carried on Paquebot 'Louisiane'. Charged on arrival with handstruck '4' (reales) due in black. A fresh and fine cover.

    30 c. brun lauré en paire avec 40 c. orange Siège oblit. gros chiffres 3781 sur lettre de Saint-Nazaire S-Loire (20 sept.72) pour Mexico. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3072 France

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    'Affranchissement de Fortune' 1867: Laureated 40 c. orange, horizontally bisected example, top half, used on 1871 entire letter to Liancourt, neatly tied by '2224' gros chiffres with 'Marle' (Aisne) datestamp of despatch (Jan 9) in black alongside and confirming P.P. framed at left to denote the official nature of the bisected usage. Transits and arrival datestamps on reverse. A spectacular and extremely rare cover in outstanding quality. Mentioned in the Yvert Encyclopaedia on page 160. Unique. Signed Calves, A. Diena. Certs. A. Diena, Calves (1974) Maury = € 55'000/Yvert = € 45'000.

    Affranchissement de fortune  40 c. orange lauré fractionné horizontalement, oblit. gros chiffres 2224 sur lettre de Marle (9 nov 71) pour Liancourt dans l'Oise, cachet PP dans un rectangle confirmant l'affranchissement, avec cachets de transit et d'arrivée au verso. Lettre spectaculaire et particulièrement rare.

    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (March 1974), lot 297.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3073 France

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    1867: Laureated 80 c. bright rose carmine 'carmine vif', a superb unused block of four of exceptional colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. with three stamps unmounted og, cert. Calves (1976) Maury 32b = € 6'600/Yvert = € 7'000.

    80 c. rose vif lauré en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.

    Provenance: Collection Schatzkes (April 1976), lot 204.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3074 France

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    1867: Laureated 80 c. rose carmine, 1871 5 c. green on pale blue in a horizontal pair and single 1870 Siège 40 c. orange, all used on 1872 cover to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed 'Steam Pacific', tied by 532 gros chiffres with Bordeaux despatch cds (May 1) at left. Framed P.P. in red below and handstruck charge marking '15' (centavos) applied on arrival in red (internal docketing June 7). A scarce and attractive three colour mixed issue franking.

    80 c. rose lauré en combinaison avec 1871 5 c. vert en paire et Siège 40 c. orange, oblit. gros chiffres 532 sur lettre de Bordeaux (1 mai 72) pour Valparaiso. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3075 France

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    1863/71: 5 fr. grey-blue, a fine unused example of excellent colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. Signed A. Diena, Raybaudi Maury 33 = € 2'800/Yvert = € 3'500.

    5 fr. violet-gris neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3076 France

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    1863/71: 5 fr. grey, a fine unused example of excellent colour, overprinted SPECIMEN reading up in black, fresh and very fine, large part og. Signed Calves Maury = € 3'500/Yvert = € 3'500.

    5 fr. violet-gris neuf avec gomme surchargé SPECIMEN. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3077 France

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    1867: 5 fr. grey, a fine example but for rounded corner perf. used on 1873 registered and insured (for 3'000 francs) cover in combination with 1870 Siège 40 c. orange, 1871/75 Cérès 30 c. brown and 25 c. blue in a vertical pair and a horizontal strip of four - note frame break on left stamp - all tied by 4328 gros chiffres with 'Voulx' datestamp alongside (Sept 6) and straight line CHARGÉ in red above. Rate box in red on reverse and Montereau cds (Sept 6), Sens-S-Yonne cds (Sept 7) and Cheroy cds of same day. A delightful and scarce four colour franking. Signed Calves.
    5 fr. gris avec petites irrégularités dans le coin supérieur droit en combinaison avec Siège 40 c. orange, Cérès 30 c. brun et Cérès 25 c. bleu en paire et bande de quatre (un coin arrondi) oblit. gros chiffres 4328 sur lettre chargée valeur 3'000 francs de Voulx (6 sept.73) pour Montacher par Cheroy. Lettre particulièrement attractive.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3078 France

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    1863/71: Laureated 'Rothschild' imperforate issue of 1868/69, 2 c. red-brown, 4 c. grey, 10 c. bistre, 20 c. bright blue, 30 c. brown, 40 c. orange and 80 c. deep rose: all in delightful blocks of four with large margins all round, exceptionally fine impressions and all of fresh colour, large part og. with lower pairs unmounted og. Signed Bolaffi. Copies of RPS certs (1970) Yvert = € 11'960.
    Emission Rotschild série presque complète (sans le 1 c.) 7 différentes valeurs valeurs 2 c. brun-rouge clair - 80 c.  rose chacune en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3079 France

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    1871: 5 c. pale green on blued paper, a fine sheet marginal horizontal pair used with 1863/67 30 c. brown (2) on 1872 cover to Paris, all tied by three strikes of 3638 gros chiffres with 'St. Germain en Laye' cds below (July 18). A fine and most attractive entire. Signed Calves.
    5 c. pâle sur bleu en paire avec bord defeuille à gauche en combinaison avec deux exemplaires effigie Laurée 30 c. brun oblit gros chiffres sur lettre de St-Germain-en-Laye (18 juillet 72) pour Paris. Très beau. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3080 France

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    1870: Siège 10 c. bistre, a fine unused example of good colour, large part og. Signed A. Diena, Köhler Maury 36 = € 850/Yvert = € 950.
    Siège 10 c. bistre neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3081 France

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    'Affranchisement de Fortune' 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre diagonally bisected and used with 1867 Laureated 20 c. blue on 1871 entire letter to Villefranche to pay the newly introduced 25 centimes rate, tied by 2924 gros chiffres with sender's cachet in blue at right and 'Pont-A-Mousson' despatch datestamp (Sept 19) below. Reverse with two transit datestamps and Villefranche-S-Saone arrival cds (Sept 21). Fresh and fine, a rare cover. Signed Calves, A. Diena, L. Miro. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 36 var = € 6'250/Yvert = € 10'000.

    Affranchissement de fortune Siège 10 c. bistre fractionné diagonalement en combinaison avec effigie Laurée 20 c.bleu oblit. gros chiffres 2924 sur lettre de Pont-à Mousson (19 sept 72) pour Villefranche.avec cachets de transit et d'arrivée au verso. Spectaculaire et rare.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3082 France

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    'Affranchisement de Fortune' 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre, diagonally bisected example used on 1871 cover in combination with 20 c. for the newly introduced (Sept 1) 25 centimes rate, tied by 3156 gros chiffres with 'Roanne' despatch datestamp (Sept 12) at left. Sender's cachet at left and reverse with two transit datestamps and Nimes arrival (Sept 13). A fine and very rare entire. Signed Calves, A. Diena, G. Gilbert (1933), certs. A. Diena, Calves (1974) Maury 36 var = € 6'250/Yvert = € 10'000.

    Affranchissement de fortune Siège 10 c. bistre fractionné diagonalement en combinaison avec 20 c. bleu comme affranchissement à 25 c.  oblit. gros chiffres 3156 sur lettre de Roanne (12 sept.71) pour Nimes. Superbe et rare.

    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (March 1974), lot 319.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3083 France

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    1870: Siège 20 c. blue 'sur papier jaunâtre', a fine unused vertical tête-bêche pair on yellowish paper, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare. Cert. Brun (2016) Maury 37dtb = € 7'000/Yvert = € 7'000.

    Siège 20 c. bleu en paire verticale tête-bêche neuve avec gomme. 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3084 France

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    1870: Siège 20 c. blue, an unused block of six in vertical format, showing central horizontal and vertical tête-bêche pair, fresh and fine with large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple Maury 37tb = € 5'500/Yvert = € 6'750.

    Siège 20 c. bleu en bloc de six avec tête-bêche neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3085 France

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    1870: Siège 20 c. blue, horizontal tête-bêche pair used with normal horizontal pair on 1871 triple rate cover to Lyon, all tied by 3191 gros chiffres with 'Romans' despatch datestamp at left (July 24). Reverse of cover with Lyon arrival cds (July 25). Cover with fault at left with biro mark and heavy vertical crease well away from the adhesives, a scarce and most unusual franking. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 37tb = € 5'500/Yvert = € 8'000.

    Siège 20 c. bleu paire tête-bêche et normale oblit. gros chiffres 3191 sur enveloppe de Romans (24 juill 71) pour Lyon. Enveloppe avec défauts.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3086 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange, an unused block of nine of outstanding vivid shade, third stamp with slight spot on face, fresh and fine, full unmounted og. Exceptional. Signed Roumet Maury 38 = € 6'600+/Yvert = € 7'200+.

    Siège 40 c. orange en bloc de neuf neuf avec gomme. Troisième timbre avec petite tache  au recto. Très beau.

    Provenance: 'Château Ramezay' (Dec 2005), lot 2077.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3087 France

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    'Affranchissement de Fortune' 1870: Siège 40 c. orange, slightly faded horizontal pair used on 1872 entire letter with left hand stamp diagonally bisected to pay the 60 centime rate from Havana, Cuba to Vera Cruz, Mexico; tied by dotted 'Anchor' lozenge in black. Busing & Co. sender's cachet in blue at left and octagonal Consular LA HAVANE datestamp in black (June 11) with corresponding framed P.P. alongside. Reverse with circular 'Ligne B / Paq. Fr. * No. 2' datestamp of the same day in black. A marvellous and extremely fine entire of great rarity. Signed Calves, A. Diena. Certs. A. Diena, Calves (1974) Maury 38 var = € 67'500/Yvert = € 60'000.

    Affranchissement de fortune Siège 40 c. orange en paire avec le timbre de gauche fractionné diagonalement pour obtenir l'affranchissement à 60 centimes, oblit. Ancre sur lettre de la Havane (11 juin 72) pour Vera Cruz avec cachet maritime du même jour au verso. Une grande rareté en superbe condition.

    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (March 1974), lot 323.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 26,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3088 France

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    1870: Siège 40 c. orange and 1862 5 c. green on greenish used on 1871 cover from Lille to St. Gallen, Switzerland; underpaid and struck with framed 'Affranchisement / Insuffisant' in black and manuscript '45', together with six strikes of Swiss '50' rappen charge marking in black. Reverse with St. Gallen cds (Nov 29). A most unusual cover.

    Siège 40 c. orange et 1862 5 c. vert oblit. sur lettre sous-affranchie et taxée de Lille (27 nov 71) pour Trogen près St Gall en Suisse.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3089 France

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 3090 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 1 c. olive on pale bluish paper, Report 1, the complete bloc report of 15 subjects, marginal from left of sheet with clear to large margins all round, fine large part or unmounted og. Maury 39/I = € 5'500/Yvert = € 5'250.

    1 c. olive Report 1 en bloc de 15 avec bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3091 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 1 c. deep olive on pale bluish paper, Report 1, the complete bloc report of 15 subjects, marginal from top left of sheet with just clear to large margins all round, fine large part or unmounted og. Maury 39/I = € 5'500/Yvert = € 5'250.

    1 c. olive Report 1 en bloc de quinze avec coin de feuille neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3092 France

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    1870: 'Affranchisement Composés' cover from Agde to Roquecourbe franked by 1870 Bordeaux 1 c. olive, single example and horizontal strip of four used with 1870 Siège 20 c. blue on 1871 cover, tied by 11 gros chiffres with 'Agde' datestamp (Sept 9) on front. Reverse with three transits and Roquecourbe arrival cds (Sept 11). Slight file fold at top not affecting appearance of a scarce and attractive cover.

    1 c. oliveti isolé et en bande de quattre en combinaison avec Siège 20 c. bleu oblit. gros chiffres 11 sur lettre d'Agde (9 sept.71) pour Roquecourbe. Léger pli d'archive  horizontal en haut touchant légèremant le dernier timbre de la bande. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3093 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 2 c. red-brown, Report 2, a fine unused block of four with large margins all round, positions 11-12/1-2 on the bloc report of 15 subjects, of excellent fresh colour, large part og. A scarce multiple. Signed Bolaffi, Thiaude Maury 40/II = € 1'900/Yvert = € 1'750.

    2 c. brun-rouge Report 2 en bloc de quattre avec bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3094 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 4 c. grey, Report 2, a fine unused block of four with large margins all round, sheet marginal at left, positions 1-2/6-7 on the bloc report of 15 subjects, of excellent fresh colour, superb unmounted og. A scarce multiple. Signed Bolaffi Maury 40/II = € 1'900+/Yvert = € 1'900+.
    4 c. gris report 2  en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3095 France

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    1870/71: Bordeaux 4 c. grey, Report 2, the complete 'bloc report' of fifteen (5 x 3) from top right corner of the sheet, of excellent colour and large to huge margins all round, some minor negligible creasing on reverse and not apparent on face, full unmounted og. A splendid and extremely rare multiple for the specialist. Maury 41 = € 6'300+/Yvert = € 5'700+.
    4 c. gris report 2 le bloc report complet de 15 avec coin de feuille neuf avec gomme. Légers plis au verso sans grande  importance. Rare et Superbe.

    Provenance: Harmers of London (Dec 2001), lot 192.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3096 France

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    1867/70: 'Affranchisement Composés' entire letter from Marseille franked by 1867 1 c. bronze, 1870 Siège 20 c. blue and 1870 Bordeaux 4 c. grey, Report 2, with good margins all round, all tied by 2240 gros chiffres with Marseille despatch cds below (Sept 13). A fine and appealing entire.
    Affranchissement composé 1 c. bronze, Siège 20 c. bleu et Bordeaux 4 c. gris oblit. gros chiffres 2240 sur lettre de Marseille (13 sept 71) pour Valleraugue. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3097 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 5 c. yellowish green on greenish paper, Report 2 (second state), a fine unused block of four with large margins all round, of excellent colour, positions 2-3/7-8 on the bloc report of 15 subjects, fresh and fine, large part og. Signed Brun Maury 42/II = € 2'200/Yvert = € 1'900.
    5 c. vert-jaune report 2, second état, en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3098 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 5 c. emerald 'émeraud clair' green on bluish paper, Report 2, third state, a fine used example with large margins all round, used on 1871 cover to Paris with 1863/71 laureated  10 c. bistre pair tied by 5023 gros chiffres and by 'Constantine / Algérie' cds. Reverse with Marseille-Lyon TPO cds (Oct 8). A scarce stamp, removed for checking and hinged back in to place. Signed A. Diena, certs. Miro (1973), A. Diena (1974).
    5 c. vert-jaune report 2 troisième état (décollé pour contrôle et remis avec charnière) avec 10 c. bistre effigie laurée en paire oblit. gros chiffres 5023 sur enveloppe de Constantine/Algérie (...oct 71) pour Paris.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3099 France

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    1870: 'Affranchisement Composés' cover to La Suze, Sarthe franked by 1870 Siège 20 c. blue and Bordeaux 5 c. bright emerald green (vert émeraude foncé), Report 2, with large margins all round, tied by 2602 gros chiffres with Nantes despatch cds at right (Sept 5) in black. Reverse with La Suze arrival cds (Sept 6). A fine and scarce cover. Signed A. Diena, cert. A. Diena (1972).
    Affranchissement composé 5 c. vert avec Siège 20 c. bleu oblit. gros chiffres 2602 sur lettre de Nantes (5 sept) pour La Suze avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3100 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 10 c. bistre 'verdâtre', Report 1, an unused block of four with large margins all round, very fresh appearance, large part og. with some cracking of the gum with typical resultant bends. Superb for this rare multiple. Signed Calves Maury 43/Id = € 10'750/Yvert = € 5'200+.
    10 c. bistre verdâtre report 1 en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Plis de gomme naturels. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF
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