Lot 2166
1849, 20c black on yellowish. Full even margins, tied by "Bordeaux, 1 Janv, 49" First Day of Issue cds and manuscript cross cancel on folded letter sheet to Paris, with clear second strike origin postmark at center, receiving postmark on reverse; cover with file folds and light wear, otherwise Very Fine, an attractive First Issue First Day usage. Scott No. 3.Maury No. 3; €15,000 ($20,550) Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $5,000
Lot 2167
France, 1849, 20c black on buff. Full o.g., large even margins, bright and fresh, Extremely Fine, choice. Maury No. 3c.Scott No. 3b $1,400.
Realized: $500
Lot 2168
France, 1849, 40c orange on yellowish. Large margins, tied by roller cancel and red boxed "PD" handstamp on 1851 folded letter to Vintimille, Italy, "Paris Jun 7, 51" cds and receiving backstamp; cover with archival tape stain at lower right and refolded in at left, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce usage; signed Calves. Maury No. 5.Scott No. 7 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $950
Lot 2169
France, 1849, 1fr carmine, two horiz strips of three. Tied by roller grid cancels on 1852 folded letter sheet to New York, "Paris, 21 Jul, 52" origin cds below, "Br. Packet, Boston, Aug 6" entry cds and "20" rate handstamp; small cover tear at top, F.-V.F. Maury No. 6a.Scott No. 9 var Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 2170
France, 1854, 5c green on greenish. O.g., never hinged, ample to large margins, bright color, straw colored inclusion visible from reverse, Very Fine. Maury No. 12.Scott No. 13 $700 for o.g.
Realized: $260
Lot 2171
France, 1853, 25c blue on bluish. O.g., very lightly hinged, full even margins, strong color, Very Fine and choice; signed Sorani, A. Brun. Maury No. 15.Scott No. 17 $2,300.
Realized: $900
Lot 2172 ()
France, 1860, 80c rose on pinkish. Regummed, full margins, Very Fine. Maury No. 17A.Scott No. 20 $1,900 for o.g.
Realized: $950
Lot 2173
France, 1876, 1c green, type 1. O.g., never hinged, fresh and F.-V.F. Maury No. 61 (no photo).Scott No. 64 $175.
Realized: $40
Lot 2174
France, 1900-29, 1c-20fr types Blanc, Mouchon & Merson complete. O.g., 2fr key value with slightly toned, still Fine. Maury No. 107//240.Scott No. 109-132 $1,597.
Realized: $300
Lot 2175
France, 1926, 20fr magenta & green. O.g., never hinged, rich colors, very fresh, Very Fine. Maury No. 208.Scott No. 132 $325.
Realized: $170