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  • Lot# : 3101 France

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    Lot# : 3102 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 20 c. bright blue, Report 1, Type 1, a wonderful unused block of four with large margins all round, sheet marginal at right, of vibrant bright colour, with superb og. Report positions 14-15/4-5. A fantastic item for the specialist in the foremost possible quality and most probably the finest known block. Signed Calves, cert Calves (2000) Maury 44/Ib = € 210'000/Yvert = € 210'000.
    20 c. bleu foncé report 1 type 1 avec énorme bord de feuille à droite, neuf avec gomme. Une pièce d'une grande rareté et de toute beauté dans une  qualité irréprochable pour une grande collection de France classique.
    Starting bid : 40,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 150,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3103 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 20 c. blue, Report 1, Type I with large margins all round, contemporary closed scissor cut at top left, used with 1863/71 Laureated 10 c. bistre on 1870 cover endorsed 'Par Steamer Union Bayonaise' to Gand, Belgium (to avoid the Prussian land blockade); tied by 359 gros chiffres with Bayonne cds (Nov 22) alongside. Framed P.P. overstruck by correct P.D. in red at left and Gand arrival cds (Nov 27) on reverse. Corner fault to cover at left but a scarce usage and franking. Signed Calves, A. Diena, Jamet. Cert. A. Diena (1974).
    20 c. bleu report 1 type 1 en combinaison avec 10 c. bistre lauré oblit. gros chiffres 359 sur enveloppe (coin inférieur gauche défectueux) transportée Par Steamer Union Bayonnaise (afin d'éviter la blocade des prussiens) de Bayonne (22 nov 70) pour Gand/Belgique.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3104 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 20 c. blue, Report 3, Type 2, a wonderful unused block of four, huge margins all round, marginal from right of sheet, second stamp with tiny thin, otherwise fresh and very fine, superb og. Report positions 4-5/9-10.  Very rare. Signed Brun, Calves, cert. Calves (2000) Maury 45/III = € 7'200/Yvert = € 7'250.
    20 c. bleu report 3 type 2 en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille à droite neuf avec gomme. Second timbre avec point clair. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3105 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 20 c. 'outremer', Report 3, Type II, a fine used example with close but clear margins at top and at left, huge margin at base and at right (with portion of adjoining stamp), used on 1871  uncomplete cover to St. Brieuc tied by 1744 gros chiffres with 'Guingamp' despatch cds alongside (Jan 20). St. Brieuc arrival cds of the following day on reverse. A very rare stamp on letter. Cert. Brun (2016) Maury 45/IIIf = € 6'500/Yvert = € 4'500.
    20 c. report 3 Type II avec la rare nuance outremer  oblit. gros chiffres 1744 sur lettre incomplète de Guingamp pour Saint Brieux. Timbre avec petits défauts de marges. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3106 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 20 c. blue, Report 2, Type 3, a very fine unused block of four, large margins all round, of excellent colour, some very minor thinning not apparent on face mentioned for full accuracy only, large part og. Report positions 4-5/9-10. Rare and most attractive multiple. Signed Calves, cert. Calves (2000). Maury 45/III = € 7'200/Yvert = € 7'250.
    20 c. bleu report 2 type 3 en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Minuscule point clair non mentionné dans le certificat. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3107 France

    1870: Bordeaux 40 c. orange, an unused block of four with large margins all round, positions 6-7/11-12 on the bloc report of 15 subjects, of excellent rich colour, minor hinge thinning at top mentioned for accuracy only, large part og. A rare and most attractive multiple. Signed Bolaffi, Brun. Maury 48 = € 2'900/Yvert = € 2'800.
    40 c. orange en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Petits minces au verso.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3108 France

    1870: Bordeaux 40 c. 'orange vif', a partially separated horizontal pair with vertical scissor cut between, used on 1871 entire letter to Nagasaki, Japan tied by 2535 gros chiffres with 'Morez-Du-Jura' despatch cds at left (March 16). Framed P.P. in red at left and reverse with Marseille transit cds (March 20) and fine SHANG-HAI / BAU. FRANCAIS datestamp (March 29) alongside. A delightful and rare entire.
    40 c. orange vif en paire partiellement séparée oblit. gros chiffres 2535 sur lettre de Morez-Du-Jura (16 mars 71) via Marseille et Shanghai pour Nagasaki. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3109 France

    1870/71: Bordeaux 80 c. rose, an unused block of four of excellent fresh colour, positions 1-2/6-7 on the bloc report of 15 subjects, thiny thinning at the top, fine large part og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Maury 49 = € 3'750/Yvert = € 3'500.
    80 c. rose en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Léger clair en haut. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3110 France

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    'Affranchissement de Fortune' 1870: Bordeaux 80 c. rose, quartered example (top left of stamp, just crossed by light file fold) used on 1871 entire letter to Lyon to pay the 20 centimes rate, with margins on the two remaining sides, tied by 1057 gros chiffres with 'Clerval' datestamp alongside (May 4) and Desiré Villeminot sender's cachet in blue at left. Part of the addresse's name re-drawn and reverse with arrival datestamp of the following day. A cover of great rarity. Illustrated in the Yvert Encyclopaedia on page 160. Unique. Signed Calves, A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena, Calves (1974) Maury 49 var = € 90'000/Yvert = € 75'000.
    Affranchissement de fortune Bordeaux 80 c. fractionné en quart pour obtenir le port de 20 centimes, oblit. gros chiffres 1057 sur lettre  de Clerval (4 nov 71) pour Lyon avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Une partie de l'adresse a été réécrite. Un affranchissement particulièrement rare et spectaculaire.

    Provenance: Collection Emile Antonini (March 1974), lot 430.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 42,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3111 France

    1870: Bordeaux 80 c. rose, a fine used example with clear to huge margins and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1871 entire letter to Bucharest, Romania tied by 532 gros chiffres with Bordeaux despatch cds (July 7) alongside. Framed PD in red on front and reverse with oval 'Triest' transit (July 11), Pest and Bucharest cds's (July 16). A fine and attractive usage to an unusual destination Maury 49 = € 700/Yvert = € 900.
    80 c. rose oblit. gros chiffres 532 sur lettre de Bordeaux (7 juillet 72) pour Bucarest avec cachets de transit et d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3112 France

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    1870: Bordeaux 80 c. rose, a superb large margined horizontal strip of five used on 1872 registered cover in combination with 1867 Laureated 30 c. brown in a strip of three to Paris, all tied by 1987 gros chiffres with 'Laval' despatch datestamp at left (April 13) and straight line CHARGÉ in red below. Reverse with rate box in red, five red wax seals and Paris arrival cds (April 14). Slightly refolded but a magnificent and most attractive mixed issue franking. Signed Calves, A. Diena, Fulpius. Cert. A. Diena (1974) Maury = € 6'250+.
    80 c. rose en bande de cinq en combinaison avec 30 c. brun lauré en bande de trois, oblit. gros chiffres 1987 sur enveloppe repliée chargée de Laval (13 avril 72) pour Paris. Un affranchissement particulièrement attractif et rare.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3113 France

    1871/75: Cérès 5 c. green on greenish, large figures 15 c. bistre and 1870 Siège 40 c. orange used on 1875 entire letter from Marseille to Athens, all tied by dotted 'Anchor' lozenge with MARSEILLE / B.M. datestamp (Bôite Mobile) below (March 20). Framed PD in red at left and Athens arrival cds on reverse. A few imperfections to letter sheet but an attractive usage.
    5 c. vert-jaune s. azzuré, 15 c. bistre et Siège 40 c. orange oblit. ancre sur lettre (petits défauts) de Marseille (20 mars 75) pour Athènes. Décoratif.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3114 France

    1871/75: Cérès 80 c. deep bright carmine 'carmin vif', large figures, a very fine unused example of splendid colour, large part og. Signed A. Diena Maury 57c = € 1'400/Yvert = € 1'600.
    80 c. carmin vif neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3115 France

    1871/75: Cerès 10 c. brown on rose, thin figures, a fine used horizontal tête-bêche pair lightly cancelled by Paris Star-3 in black. Fine and scarce. Signed A. Diena Maury 58tb = € 2'650/Yvert = € 2'750.
    10 c. brun sur rose en paire tête-bêche oblit. étoile de Paris 3. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3116 France

    1871/75: Cérès 15 c. bistre, thin figures, a fine unused horizontal tête-bêche pair of rich colour and large part og. Extremely rare. Signed Brun Maury 59tb = € 70'000/Yvert = € 65'000.
    15 c. bistre en paire tête-bêche neuve avec gomme. Superbe et particulièrement rare.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 27,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3117 France

    1871/75: Cérès 15 c. bistre used with 1863/71 Laureated 30 c. brown pair on small 1872 envelope to Yale College, New Haven, USA tied by 2656 gros chiffres with 'Nice' cds at left (Oct 28). Underpaid and struck with 'Affranchisement / Insuffisant' in red. London transit on reverse and charged '14' (cents) in black with Depreciated Currency 'New York / US Notes / 18' cds (Nov 12) of arrival. A most attractive cover.
    15 c. bistre en combinaison avec deux valeurs 30 c brun lauré oblit. gros chiffres sur enveloppe sous-affranchie de Nice (28 oct 72) via London pour Yale/USA. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3118 France

    1871/75: Cérès 25 c. blue, Type I, a vertical strip of four used on 1872 entire letter paying the 1 franc rate to Singapore, all tied by Paris Star-2 obliterators with 'Paris / R. Milton' despatch cds at left (Dec 31). Framed PD in red and reverse with SINGAPORE / PAID datestamp of receipt (Feb 4, 1873) in red. File fold just above adhesives but an attractive entire to a very rare destination.
    25 c. bleu type 1 en bande verticale de quatre oblit. étoile de Paris 2 sur lettre de Paris (31 déc 72) via Marseille pour Singapour avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Destination rare. Très beau.
     
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3119 France

    1871/75: Cérès 25 c. blue used on 1872 cover to Lyon with 1863/71 Laureated 1 c. bronze (3) and 4 c. grey (3) all tied by 2145 gros chiffres of Lyon on arrival with TPO datestamp at left. An attractive and unusual mixed issue franking.
    25 c. bleu en combinaison avec 1 c. bronze lauré paire + isolé  et 4 c. gris  lauré (3) oblit. gros chiffres 2145 sur lettre pour Lyon.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3120 France

    1872: Mixed issue franking entire letter to St. Petersburg, Russia bearing 1863/67 30 c. brown (light trace of vertical crease), 80 c. rose, 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 25 c. blue all tied by Paris Star-1 in black with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' cds below (Sept 9). Fine strike of italic 'Wfr. 1½' weiterfranko marking in red below and reverse with St. Petersburg arrival cds. A charming four colour mixed issue usage.
    30 c brun lauré (légère trace de pli), 80 c. rose lauré, Siège 40 c. orange et 1871/75 20 c. bleu oblit. étoile de Paris 1 sur lettre de Paris (9 sept 72) pour St Pétersbourg avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Affranchissement attractif.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3121 France

    1871/75: Cérès 15 c. bistre and 25 c. pale blue used with three 1863/71 Laureated 2 c. red-brown ( one value with negligable crease) on 1871 cover to Saverne, all tied by 978 gros chiffres with 'Chaumont-en-Bassigny' despatch cds below (Nov 18). The adhesives also tied by German '20' pfennig tax marking with reverse showing Mulhausen horseshoe datestamp and 'Zabern in Elsass' cds of receipt. An attractive mixed issue franking.
    Cérès 15 c. bistre et 25 c. bleu,2 c. rouge-brun lauré trois valeurs (une avec petit pli), oblit. gros chiffres 978 sur lettre de Chaumont-en Bassigny (18 nov 71) pour Saverne.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3122 France

    1876/77: 1 c. green, a fine unused block of eight, marginal from left of sheet, fresh and fine with some minor perf. separation, usual slight gum bends, og. A scarce and attractive multiple Maury 61 = € 2'450/Yvert = € 1'750.
    1 c. vert en bloc de huit avec bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
     
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3123 France

    1876/77: 2 c. green on greenish, a fine unused horizontal pair from the lower right corner of the sheet with full margin, of good strong colour, usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine large part og. Scarce and most attractive Maury 62 = € 3'600/Yvert = € 3'600.
    2 c. vert en paire avec grand coin de feuille, neuve avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3124 France

    1876/77: 5 c. green on greenish, a fine unused block of four, well centred and of good colour, usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine large part og., lower pair unmounted og. Rare and most attractive Scott 67 = $ 3'300/Maury 64/IA = € 3'000/Yvert = € 5'000.
    5 c. vert en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3125 France

    1876/77: 5 c. green on greenish, a fine unused block of six, interpanneau marginal at left, well centred and of rich colour, almost none of the usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine large part og. Extremely scarce and a most attractive multiple Maury 65 = € 9'000/Yvert = € 6'000+.
    10 c. vert en bloc de six avec bord de feuille à gauche, neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 3126 France

    1876/77: 20 c. lilac brown on pale straw, a fine unused block of four, marginal at right but minor separation, well centred and of fine colour, almost none of the usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Maury 67 = € 2'750+/Yvert = € 4'000.
    20 c. brun-lilas en bloc de quatre avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3127 France

    25 c. ultramarine on pale blue paper, Type I, a superb unused block of four in this delicate shade, marginal from base of sheet, couple of nibbed perfs. at right and slight gum bend, otherwise a magnificent and very rare multiple with large part og. and lower pair unmounted og. Signed Bernichon, Miro, R. Mondolfo Maury 68 = € 42'500+/Yvert = € 80'000.
    25 c. outremer en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille en bas, neuf avec gomme. Dentelure légèrement irrégulière à droite sinon très beau. Rare.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 34,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3128 France

    1876/77: 30 c. brown on pale brown, a fine unused block of four, well centred and of good colour, one trivial blunted perf. on first stamp, almost none of the usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine large part og. Maury 69 = € 1'900/Yvert = € 3'250.
    30 c. brun clair en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Premier timbre avec une dent courte à gauche sinon très beau.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3129 France

    1876/77: 40 c. red on straw, a fine unused block of four, interpanneau corner marginal, well centred and of excellent colour, one stamp with short perforation, almost none of the usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple Maury 70 = € 2'700/Yvert = € 4'000.
    40 c. rouge-orange en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille/interpanneau , neuf avec gomme. Une dent émoussée à droite.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3130 France

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    1876/77: 75 c. rose carmine on rose, a fine unused block of four, trimmed interpanneau marginal at left and at base, well centred and in a fine matt shade, almost none of the usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, fine unmounted og. Rare, cert. Raybaudi (1993) Maury 71 = € 7'000/Yvert = € 6'500.
    75 c. carmin en bloc de quatre avec coin de feuille, neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3131 France

    2 c. green - 1 fr. olive, the complete unused set of nine values, all fresh and fine but for the 2 c. with slight stain on gum, the rare 10 c. green on greenish being superb, both 25 c. shades present and the equally scarce 75 c. pale rose also being fine, all with large part og. Scarce Maury 74/82 = € 4'400+/Yvert = € 7'000+.
    2 c. vert - 1 fr. olive la Série complète neuf valeurs (2 c. avec petites taches dans la gomme), y compris les deux nuances du 25 c.  neuve avec gomme. Une série très attractive dans cette qualité.

     
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3132 France

    5 c. green on greenish, a fine unused marginal block of four from 1878 printing, with large part og. (three stamps unmounted), and a fine unused imperforate block of four showing 'Double Print' variety from Printer's waste, without gum. Scarce.
    5 c. vert en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme ainsi qu'un autre bloc de quatre non dentelé du rebut avec la variété double impression sans gomme.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3133 France

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    1 c. black on prussian blue 'noir sur bleu de prusse', issued in August 1880, Type II, a superb unused example in this extraordinarily rare shade, of fresh vivid colour and fine, large part og. A rarity. Signed Brun, A. Diena, cert. A. Diena Maury 84 = € 16'000/Yvert = € 16'000.
    1 c. bleu de Prusse neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3134 France

    1 c. black on prussian blue 'noir sur bleu de prusse', issued in August 1880, Type II, a superb unused block of four, marginal at base, in this extraordinarily rare shade, of fresh vivid colour and fine, large part og. A major rarity of French philately, with just four blocks of four recorded by us. Signed Brun Maury 84 = € 71'500/Yvert = € 120'000.
    1 c. bleu de Prusse en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille en bas neuf avec gomme. Une rareté spectaculaire de la philatélie française.
    Starting bid : 30,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 95,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3135 France

    Type II. 1877/80: 25 c. black on rose paper, a superb unused block of four of excellent colour, usual minor gum bends associated with the issue, one short perforation at right fresh and very fine, with large part og. lower pair unmounted og. Rare Maury 91 = € 5'500/Yvert = € 7'000.
    25 c. noir sur rouge en bloc de quatre (une dent courte à droite) neuf avec gomme.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3136 France

    Type II. 1877/80: 35 c. violet-black on orange-yellow paper, a fine unused block of four of strong rich colour, superb unmounted og. Very scarce shade so fine Maury 93b = € 4'200/Yvert = € 3'750.
    35 c. violet-noir sur orange en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3137 France

    Type II. 1879/90: 50 c. bright rose, a fine unused block of four, marginal from left of sheet, well centred in a bright shade, insignificant gum bend, three stamps unmounted. Scarce and attractive multiple Maury 98 = € 1'750/Yvert = € 1'350+.
    50 c. rose en bloc de quatre avec bord de feuille à gauche neuf avec gomme.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3138 France

    1900/01: Mouchon Type II, 10 c. red, a fine unused vertical pair, upper stamp imperforate and lower stamp perforated on three sides only, fresh and very fine, the variety unmounted og. Signed Miro Maury 116c = € 850/Yvert = 116a = € 550.
    10 c. rouge en paire verticale avec bord de feuille, avec variété non dentelée sur trois côtés dans la partie supérieure. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3139 France

    1900/1902: Merson 40 c. red & blue, a fresh unused vertical pair from top of sheet, variety completely imperforate, fine unmounted og. Scarce. Signed Brun Maury 119 var = € 850/Yvert = € 900.
    40 c. rouge et bleu en paire verticale avec bord de feuille non dentelée. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3140 France

    1903: Sower 10 c. rose-red, Type III, an unused horizontal pair, variety completely imperforate, marginal at right. Fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Maury 129/III var = € 700/Yvert = € 700.
    10 c. rose type III en paire non dentelée avec bord defeuille à droite neuve avec gomme.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3141 France

    1903: Sower 30 c. lilac, a fine unused horizontal pair, variety completely imperforate, large part og. Scarce Signed Brun Maury 133 var = € 775/Yvert = € 800.
    30 c. lilas en paire neuve non dentelée avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3142 France

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    1929: 10 franc, Type I, 'chaudron clair' (similar in colour to the 20 f. Pont du Gard), a fine unused perf. 13 example, large margins all round, fresh and very fine example of this rarity, full unmounted og. Signed Brun, Raybaudi, cert. A. Diena (1973) Maury 261B = € 6'000/Yvert = € 7'500.
    10 fr. chaudron clair dentelé 13 avec nuance similaire du 20 fr. Pont du Gard  neuf avec gomme. Superbe et rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3143 France

    1949 (Nov 7): UPU 25 f. value, Imperforate Colour Proofs (10), in a variety of colours: orange, orange-brown, brown, carmine, deep blue shades (2), red, and three bi-coloured examples, six are marginal examples, all with full unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive group.
    25 fr. épreuves de couleurs non dentelés en 10 couleurs ou nuances différentes. Une sélection rare et attractive.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3144 France

    Ballon Monté 1870: Tiny entire letter franked by 1867 Laureated 20 c. blue tied by Paris Star-15 obliterator and by 'Rue Bonaparte' cds (Oct 6, 5th levée). Flown from beseiged Paris on 6th Ballon 'L'Armand Barbès' with reverse showing Amiens arrival datestamp (Oct 19). Fine and scarce entire in superb condition. Signed Roumet.
    20 c. bleu Lauré obli. étoile de Paris 15 avec cachet adjacent Paris Rue Bonaparte 6 octobre 70 sur mini lettre transportée par L'Armand Barbès pour Amiens. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3145 France

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    Ballon Monté 1870: Printed Ballon Monté form, mailed from beseiged Paris to 'Mr. Glaiz-Bizoin, 'Membre du Gouvernement, Tours', franked by 1870 Siège 10 c. bistre (two, uncancelled), dated internally Oct 9th, 1870 and flown on the 10th Ballon 'Louis Blanc'. The reverse with superb circular 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / 1 Aerostiers / Nadar-Dartois / Durouf' cachet in red. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1999).
    10 c. bistre Siège deux valeurs non oblitérées sur formule imprimée du 9 octobre 1870 transportée par le Louis Blanc pour Tours. Au dos rare cachet rouge des aérostiers République française / 1 Aérostiers / Nadar-Dartois / Durouf. Cert. Calves.

    Provenance: Collection 'Gaetano Vullo', Harmers of London (Dec 2007), lot 1518.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3146 France

    Ballon Monté 1870: Entire letter franked by 1870 Siège 20 c. blue tied by Paris Star-32 obliterator with 'Rue de la St. Chapelle' cds alongside (Oct 25, 6th levée). Flown from beseiged Paris on rare 19th Ballon 'Le Vauban' with reverse showing Caen arrival datestamp (Nov 2). Fine and scarce entire in superb condition.
    20 c. bleu Siège oblit. étoile de Paris 32 sur lettre avec cachet adjacent Paris Rue de la Sainte Chapelle 25 oct. 70 transportée par le Vauban pour Caen avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3147 France

    Ballon Monté 1870/71: Scarce use of postcard mailed with 1870 Siège 10 c. bistre tied by Paris Star-1 with 'Place de la Bourse' cds at left (Jan 3, 1871 - 6th levée), addressed to Tulle, Corrèze probably flown on the 55th Ballon 'Le Duquesne'. Fresh and fine, a scarce usage.
    10 c. bistre Siège oblit. étoile de Paris 1 sur carte de Paris Place de la Bourse 3 janv. 71 pour Tulle (Corèze) probablement transporté par le Duquesne. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3148 France

    Ballon Monté 1870/71: Tiny entire letter franked by 1870 Siège 20 c. blue tied by Paris Star-15 obliterator with 'Rue Bonaparte' cds at left (Jan 4, 1871, 5th levée). Flown from beseiged Paris on 55th Ballon 'Le Duquesne' with reverse showing Chalons-S-Saone arrival datestamp (Jan  18). Fine and scarce entire in superb condition. Signed A. Diena.
    20 c. bleu Siège oblit. étoile de Paris 15 et cachet Paris Rue Bonaparte 4 janvier 71 sur mini lettre pour Châlon sur Saône transportée par le Duquesne avec cachet d'arrivée. Superbe.
     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 3149 France

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    Ballon Monté 1870/71: 'Gazette Des Absents' No. 24 of January 7, 1871, franked by 1870 Siège 20 c. blue lightly cancelled by Paris Star-2 obliterator and by 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' datestamp of despatch (Jan 8, 5th levée). Flown from beseiged Paris on the 55th Ballon 'Le Duquesne' with reverse showing 'Lascelle' datestamp (Jan 21) and 'Aurillac' datestamp of the same day. Very fine and scarce entire. Cert. A. Schneider (1994).
    20 c. bleu Siège oblit. étoile de Paris 2 et cachet Paris Rue St Lazarre 8 janvier 71 sur gazette des absents transportée par Le Duquesne pour Lascelle avec cachet d'arrivée au verso. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3150 France

    1928: Ile-de-France 10 fr. on Berthelot 90 c. red, unused vertical se-tenant pair with 'Surcharge Espacée 8 mm.' instead of 6 mm. on top stamp and normal below, with full sheet margins at left and with sheet number (21758) at base. Superb unmounted og., and 'cancelled' on gum by 'Le Havre' octagonal datestamp and by 'New York' straight line handstamp in black in the margin. Extremely rare, a superb pair. Signed Von der Weid Maury 3 = € 8'500/Yvert = € 13'000.
    Ile de France 10 Fr sur 90 c. en paire verticale neuve avec pleine gomme avec surcharge espacée du timbre supérieur, coin de feuille numéroté 21758. Oblitéré au verso par le cachet octogonal Le Havre et linéaire New York dans la marge. Superbe et rare. 
     
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3151 France

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    1928: 'Ile-de-France' Catapult Flight registered cover, franked by Sower 1 fr. blue strip of three and rare '10 FR.' on Berthelot 90 c. red, with variety 'Surcharge Espacée' (8 mm. instead of 6 mm. between '1' and second bar), all tied by octagonal 'New York Au Havre' datestamps (23/8) and by six line "Ile-de-France" cachet in black with New York (31/8) arrivals on reverse. A rare cover, cert. Philatelic Foundation (1988). Maury 3b = € 4'750/Yvert = € 5'000.
    Ile de France 10 fr. sur 90 c. rouge avec surcharge espacée et affranchissement complémentaire oblit. New York au Havre (23.8.28) sur lettre recommandée pour New York. Cachet de l'Ile de France à gauche. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3152 France

    1928: Ile-de-France 10 fr. on Pasteur 1 fr. 50 c. blue, the famous unused vertical se-tenant pair with 'Surcharge Espacée 8 mm.' instead of 6 mm. on top stamp and normal below, with full sheet margins at left and with sheet number (33659) at base. Superb unmounted og., mounted in the margin only. Extraordinarily rare, a fabulous pair. Signed Brun, Calves, Mikulski Maury 4 = € 35'000+/Yvert = € 48'000.
    Ile de France 10 fr sur 1 fr 50. en paire verticale neuve avec pleine gomme avec surcharge espacée du timbre supérieur, coin de feuille numéroté 33659. Les deux timbres avec pleine gomme d'origine. Superbe et très rare dans cette condition.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002), lot 1897.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 27,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3153 France

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    Exposition Aéropostale de Paris 1930: 1 fr. 50 c. (+ 5 fr.) carmine, a superb unused block of ten in vertical format (2 x 5), marginal from top to base of sheet, perforated 'EIPA 30' on left hand vertical column and se-tenant with un-perforated column. The first, second and fifth stamps with 'EIPA' perforation partially inverted - (upright in top margin and inverted in the lower margin), fresh and extremely fine and well centred, a great airmail rarity, full unmounted og. Signed Brun, cert. Brun (2002) Maury 5+5A = € 30'000+/Yvert = € 25'000+.
    1 fr. 50 c. (+5 fr.) carmin en bloc de dix vertical tenant à non perforé avec bord de feuille inférieur et supérieur, les timbres de gauche et les bords de feuille perforés EIPA30 partiellement inversés resp. renversés. Une grande rareté en superbe condition.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002), lot 1902.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3154 France

    Postal Strike Issue 1909: Lithographed by Yvert & Tellier, Chamber of Commerce 10 c. deep green on blue, a complete mint sheet of 25 subjects (5 x 5), with margins all round, showing position 4 tête-bêche and position 23 without 'C.' after value, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og Yvert = € 1'000+.
    Chambre de Commerce d'Amiens 10 c. vert foncé en feuille complète  avec variétés tête-bêche  en position 4 resp. C. de centime manquant en position 23. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3155 France

    Newspaper Stamps 1868: 2 c. lilac imperforate, a superb unused block of four with good margins all round, fresh and fine, large part og. Signed Brun, Calves Maury 1 = € 1'800/Yvert = € 1'400.
    2 c. lilac en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3156 France

    Newspaper Stamps 1868: 2 c. lilac imperforate, fine used on March 26, 1870 example of "Le Chercheur" Newspaper. Scarce and most unusual Maury 1 = € 250+.
    2 c. lilas sur journal "Le Chercheur" du 26 mars 1870.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3157 France

    Newspaper Stamps 1868: Unissued 2 c. rose-red, imperforate, a superb unused horizontal pair with large margins all round, fresh and fine, large part og. A very rare multiple. Signed Calves Maury 3 = € 3'600+/Yvert = € 3'100.
    2 c. rouge rose non issu en paire horizontale avec gomme. Très beau et rare.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3158 France

    Newspaper Stamps 1868/69: Small group with 1868 2 c. lilac used on part Newspaper, 1868 2 c. lilac and 2 c. blue used, 1869 perforated 2 c. rose used, scarce 2 c. lilac used (5 examples). A good group Maury = € 4'000+/Yvert = € 4'000+.
    Petit lot de 10 timbres oblitérés dont l'un sur un fragment de journal.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3159 France

    Postage Due 1859: Lithographed 10 c. black imperforate, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1859 entire letter, tied by Bordeaux cds (Jan 16 - third week of use) in black. Scarce and most attractive usage. Signed Calves Maury 1 = € 900/Yvert = € 850.
    10 c. noir  oblit. Bordeaux 16 janv 59 sur lettre locale. Usage précoce. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3160 France

    Postage Due 1870: Lithographed 15 c. black imperforate, an unused sheet marginal block of six (3 x 2) handstamped 'Contrôle TP' in margin, fresh and very fine, large part og. and three stamps unmounted og. Rare multiple Maury 4 = € 1'175/Yvert = € 1'450.
    15 c. noir en bloc de six neuf avec grand bord de feuille avec tampon 'contrôle TP'. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3161 France

    Postage Due 1871: 25 c. black imperforate ('volute brisé' at lower left), an unused block of four with large margins all round, fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Signed Calves Maury 5/II = € 900/Yvert = € 1'100.
    25 c. noir  en bloc de quatre avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3162 France

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    Postage Due 1871: 40 c. prussian blue imperforate, 'bleu de prusse', a fine unused example in this scarce shade, with large part og. A very elusive stamp. Signed Calves, A. Diena, E. Diena, cert. Calves (2000) Maury 7a = € 3'300/Yvert = € 3'250.
    40 c. bleu de prusse neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3163 France

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    Postage Due 1871: 40 c. ultramarine imperforate, 'outremer', a fine unused example in this scarce shade, with large part og. A very scarce stamp. Signed Calves, cert. Calves (2000). Maury 7a = € 8'750/Yvert = € 8'500.
    40 c. outremer neuf avec gomme. Rare et très beau.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3164 France

    Postage Due 1871: 40 c. blue imperforate, an unused block of four, large margins all round, fresh and fine colour, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple. Signed Calves Maury 7 = € 2'250/Yvert = € 2'750.
    40 c. bleu en bloc de quatre avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 3165 France

    Postage Due 1871: 40 c. blue imperforate, a fine large margined example used on stampless 1873 cover from Tarascon to Nimes, neatly tied on arrival by 'Nimes' datestamp (April 8) with repeated strike on reverse. Slightest of file folds and reverse with opening flap tear but an attractive usage. Rare. Signed Calves Maury 7 = € 2'750/Yvert = € 3'000.
    40 c. bleu oblit. Tarascon 8 avril 73 pour Nîmes. Légère trace de pli dans la marge supérieure (cadre intact).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3166 France

    Postage Due 1871/78: Typographed 60c. yellowish bistre imperforate, a fine unused example with large margins all round, fresh and fine, large part og. Signed A. Diena and others Maury 8=€ 600/Yvert=€ 800.
    60 c. bistre neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3167 France

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    Postage Due 1871: 60 c. bistre, a superb four margined used example tied to large, slightly refolded, 1872 envelope by 'Bar-Le-Duc' circular datestamp (Oct 5) in black. Reverse with circular cachet 'Republique Francaise / Inspection Académique / (Meuse)' in blue and a further Bar-Le-Duc cds. An extremely rare stamp on letter. Signed Calves, cert. Calves (2000). Maury 8 = € 12'000/Yvert = € 11'000.
    60 C. bistre oblit. Bar-Le-Duc 5 oct.72 sur enveloppe légèrement froissée et repliée pour Trémont  avec au verso le cachet République française / Inspection académique (Meuse). Très beau et rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3168 France

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    Postage Due 1884: Duval 5 fr. black, perf. 14 x 13½, a fine well centred used example cancelled by triangular handstamp in blue. Rare. Signed Raybaudi, cert. E. Diena (1994) Maury 24 = € 2'000/Yvert = € 2'000.
    5 fr. noir oblit. triangle bleu. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3169 France

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    Postage Due 1894: 30 c. orange-red, Error of Colour (issued in red), an unused example of good centering, fresh and fine, large part og. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Maury 34 = € 700/Yvert = € 900.
    30 c. rouge-orange erreur de couleur  neuve avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3170 France

    1907/20: Sower 10 c. red, Type IA, used on 1917 cover to Annecy tied by 'Veigy-Foncenex' cds (Jan 6), six days after the single postage rate had increased to 15 centimes due to the War Effort. Taxed on arrival with diagonally bisected Postage Due 10 c. brown overprinted '5' in black, tied by 'Annecy' cds of the following day. In the first few days after the rate change no 'double deficiency' was charged. A rare, if probably philatelic, usage of this provisional Postage Due.
    Semeuse 10 c. rouge Type IA oblit. Veigy-Foncenex 6 janvier 17 pour Annecy, taxée 5 c. avec un timbre taxe de 10 c. brun fractionné diagonalement pour obtenir le nouveau tarif de 15 c. dû à l'effort de guerre. Sans pénalité pour l'affranchissement manquant. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3171 France

    Telegraphs 1868: 50 c. green, imperforate, a fresh and fine unused example with fine even margins all round, superb large part og. A scarce stamp. Signed Brun, Calves Maury 2 = € 675/Yvert = € 750.
    50 c. vert neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3172 France

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    Telegraphs 1868: 1 fr. orange, imperforate, a fresh and fine unused example with fine even margins all round, superb large part og. A scarce stamp, cert. E. Diena (1990) Maury 3 = € 1'300/Yvert = € 1'350.
    1 fr. orange neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3173 France

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    Telegraphs 1868: 2 fr. violet, imperforate, a fresh and fine unused example with fine even margins all round, superb large part og. A scarce stamp, cert. E. Diena (1990) Maury 4 = € 1'300/Yvert = € 1'350.
    2 fr. violet neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3174 France

    Telegraphs 1868: 25 c. rose carmine, 50 c. green (signed Brun), 1 fr. orange and 2 fr. violet, imperforate, the complete set of four values, fine used. Scarce Maury 1/4 = € 850/Yvert = € 995.
    Série complète 4 valeurs oblit. Très beau.

     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3175 French Colonies

    General Issues 1859/65: Eagle Issue, the set of six values in fine unused blocks of four, the 20 c. with minor age spot and the 80 c. block with a few spots on gum, otherwise fresh and fine, all with large part og. An attractive set Yvert = € 1'350.

     Aigle impérial: la série complète six valeurs en bloc de quattre (20 c. + 80 c. avec petites taches) neuves avec gomme.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3176 French Colonies

    General Issues 1859/65: 5 c. yellow-green, a fine used horizontal strip of four, all showing variety without parentheses around '(5)', lighty cancelled by INDE dotted lozenge in black. Scarce and most attractive strip Yvert = € 500+.
    5 c. vert avec variété sans parenthèses en bande de quatre oblitérée losange INDE. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3177 French Colonies

    General Issues 1859/65: 10 c. yellowish bistre, marginal strip of three showing central stamp printed sideways 'timbre couché', positions 176-177-178 on the sheet of 180 subjects, fresh and very fine, large part og. Thin in margin only mentioned for accuracy, a scarce and most attractive multiple Yvert = € 1'100.
    10 c. bistre jaune en bande de trois neuve avec bord de feuille et variété: timbre couché au centre. Très beau. 
     
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3178 French Colonies

    General Issues 1859/65: 10 c. yellowish bistre, block of nine showing central stamp printed sideways 'timbre couché', positions 14-16/24-26/34-36 on the sheet of 180 subjects, fresh and fine with unmounted or large part og. Signed Calves, Champion. Yvert = € 1'100+.
    10 c. bistre jaune en bloc de neuf  neuf avec gomme  et variété: timbre du centre couché. Très beau.

     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3179 French Colonies

    General Issues 1859/65: 10 c. yellowish bistre, used pair with one stamp printed sideways 'timbre couché', fine used with near complete lozenge of dots in black Scott 3a = $ 525/Yvert = € 600.
    10 c. bistre jaune en paire dont un timbre couché, oblit. losange. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3180 French Colonies

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    Guadeloupe - General Issues 1859/65: 10 c. bistre in a vertical strip of three, further 10 c. bistre in a vertical strip of three with central stamp 'timbre couché' and 40 c. orange horizontal pair used to make up the 1 franc double rate by British Packet to France; the adhesives all tied by mute lozenge of dots in black with POINTE A PITRE datestamp alongside (Nov 10). 'Colonies Par Angl.' entry marking in red (Nov 30) also on front and reverse with Granville (Dec 1) arrival cds. A magnificent and extremely rare cover. Signed Calves.

    10 c. bistre en bande de trois + 10 c. bistre en bande trois avec un timbre couché + 40 c. vermillon en paire (effleuré en haut), oblit. losanges sur lettre par voie d'Angleterre de Pointe à Pitre (10 Nov) pour Granville. Attractif et rare.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3181 French Colonies

    1859/65: Eagle 20 c. blue, an attractive vertical strip of four, lower stamp imperceptibly touched but with right margin showing portion of adjoining stamp, used on 1870 entire letter to Bordeaux cancelled by INDE lozenge of dots in black. Framed PD in red at right and Pondichery despatch cds in black at left (Sept 1) with Marseille entry marking also on front (Sept 29) in red. A fine and attractive cover.

    20 c. bleu en bande verticale de quatre,effleuré en bas, oblit. losange INDE sur lettre de Pondichéry (1 septembre 70) via Marseille pour Bordeaux.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3182 French Colonies

    General Issues 1859/65: 80 c. rose, a fine unused block of eight (4 x 2), of good colour and large even margins all round, large part og. Yvert = € 1'200.
    80 c. rose en bloc de huit neuf avec gomme. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 3183 French Colonies

    1859/65: Eagle 80 c. rose, a fine example used on 1868 cover to Marseille cancelled by lozenge of dots in black. Framed PD in red at left and 'Inde / Pondichery' despatch cds in black below (May 6) with Marseille entry marking also on front (June 5) in red. A fine and attractive cover.

    80 c. rose oblit. losange sur lettre de Pondichéry (6 mai 68) pour Marseille. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3184 French Colonies

    General Issues 1871/72: 5 c. yellow-green on greenish paper, imperforate, a delightful unused horizontal pair with large margins all round, exceptional fresh colour and large part og. Scarce and very fine. Signed Calves Yvert = € 2'200.

    5 c. vert-jaune sur papier teinté en paire neuve avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3185 French Colonies

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    General Issues 1871/72: 30 c. bistre, a fine horizontal strip of three with large margins all round (second stamp with small fault), tied by clear INDE dotted lozenge in black to entire to Marseille, obverse with Pondichery handstamp in blue, despatch "INDE PONDICHERRY 3 MARS 76" cds in black and French entry "COL FR. V. BRIND. 24 MARS 76 A. MOD." in red, reverse with Marseille arrival cds (25 MARS 76). Short lived rate between January 1876 (foundation of the GPU) and end of June 1876 (adherence of India to the GPU on July 1st, 1876) for a cover sent by British vessel via Brindisi and in addition a late use of the Napoleon Laureated issue. Scarce and attractive item. Cert. Brun (2016).
    30 c. bistre en bande de trois (second timbre avec petit défaut) oblit. losange Inde sur lettre du 3 mars 76 de Pondichéry Inde par Bombay et Brindisi pour Marseille.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3186 French Colonies

    General Issues 1871: Cérès 20 c. blue, an unused horizontal pair, with large even margins all round, fresh bright shade and very fine, large part og. Signed Champion Yvert = € 1'200.
    Cérès 20 c. bleu en paire neuve avec gomme. Signé Champion. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3187 French Colonies

    General Issues 1871: Cérès 40 c. orange, used example with large margins all round, variety 'Retouched '4' in '40', fine lightly used leaving the variety clear. Signed Brun Yvert = € 700.
    Cérès 40 c. orange avec retouche du 4 oblit. Signé Brun.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3188 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 1 c. olive-green on greenish, a delightful unused block of ten from lower left corner of the sheet, of excellent colour and full unmounted og. Yvert = € 330+.
    Cérès 1 c. vert-olive en bloc de dix avec coin de feuille neuf avec gomme. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3189 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 2 c. red-brown, a delightful unused block of four, of fine colour with fourth stamp showing 'à la barbiche' flaw below neck, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Yvert = € 2'800+.
    Cérès 2 c. rouge brun en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme, quatrième timbre avec variété 'à la barbiche'. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3190 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 2 c. red-brown imperforate, a fine used horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet, cancelled by RÉUNION / SAINT PIERRE cds in black. Delightful and scarce multiple Yvert = € 1'800.
    Cérès 2 c. rouge-brun en paire avec bord de feuille oblit. centrale REUNION /SAINT PIERRE. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3191 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 4 c. grey, a fine unused example with good to large margins all round, of fine rich colour for this extremely scarce stamp, large part og. Signed Champion, Gilbert Yvert = € 12'500.
    Cérès 4 c. gris neuf avec gomme partielle. Signé Champion et Gilbert. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3192 French Colonies

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    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 4 c. grey imperforate, a fine used vertical pair with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by COCHIN CHINE / SAIGON datestamp (Aug 23, 1876) in black. A very rare and attractive multiple. Signed Calves, cert. Calves (2000) Yvert = € 1'300+.
    Cérès 4 c. gris en paire verticale oblit. COCHINCHINE SAIGON 23 AOÛT 76 sur fragment. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3193 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 10 c. bistre brown on rose, a fine unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from top left corner of sheet, large margins all round, fresh colour and superb large part og. with lower three stamps unmounted og. A delightful and scarce multiple. Signed Champion Yvert = € 1'850.
    Cérès 10 c. bistre brun en bloc de six neuf avec gomme et coin de feuille. Superbe. Signé Champion.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3194 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 80 c. rose, large figures, an unused block of four in a rich shade with even margins all round and sheet margin at right (tiny thin), superb large part og. A fine and most attractive multiple Yvert = € 3'400.
    Cérès 80 c. rose en bloc de quatre (point clair) neuf avec gomme et bord de feuille. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3195 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 15 c. bistre, small figures, an unused block of four, of fine sandy colour with large margins all round, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple. Signed Champion Yvert = € 1'800.
    Cérès 15 c. bistre en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme. Signé Champion. Superbe.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3196 French Colonies

    General Issues 1872/77: Cérès 25 c. blue, Type I, a fine unused block of six (2 x 3), of excellent colour with large margins all round, large part og. A delightful and very scarce multiple. Signed Champion Yvert = € 1'300+.
    Cérès 25 c. bleu en bloc de six neuf avec gomme. Signé Champion. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3197 French Colonies

    General Issues 1877/79: Type Sage, Type I, imperforate, the complete set of seven including the rare 75 c. printed in carmine (signed Champion), all in fine unused blocks of four, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce Yvert = € 2'700+.
    Type Sage Type I la série complète en blocs de quatre neufs avec gomme, le 75 c. avec la rare nuance carmin. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3198 France

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    Colonies Générales 1877/79: Type Sage 25 c. blue on blued paper, Type II, a superb unused imperforate block of four from right of sheet, fresh and very fine but for minor horizontal gum creasing, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Extremely rare (unpriced by Yvert). Signed Calves, Champion, cert. Calves (2000) Yvert = € 20'000+.
    Type Sage 25 c. bleu Type II en bloc de quatre neuf avec gomme et bord de feuille à droite. Légers plis de gomme sans importance. Une grande rareté. Certificat Calves.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 23,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3199 French Colonies

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    General Issues 1877/79: Type Sage 25 c. blue, Type II, imperforate, a fresh and very fine unused example of this extremely elusive stamp, large part og. A splendid example of a very rare stamp. Signed Calves, cert. Calves (2000) Yvert = € 5'000.
    Type Sage 25 c. bleu type II neuf avec gomme. Cert. Calves. Superbe.
     
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3200 French Colonies

    General Issues 1877/79: Type Sage, imperforate blocks of four Type II, with 2 c. green, 5 c. green, 10 c. green, very scarce 15 c. grey, 20 c. brown on yellow and 25 c. ultramarine, all in fresh unused blocks of four (the 2 c. and 25 c. in corner blocks) all with large part or unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive group Yvert = € 2'850+.
    Type Sage Type II six valeurs en blocs de quatre avec gomme, 2 c. et 25 c. avec coin de feuille. Très beau.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF
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