Sale 56: The Westpex Sale

Lot 222    

France, 1850's Comic Envelopes, six different with two duplicates; includes LesFumeurs, Joute Sur L'Eau, La Polka Des Salons (2), Les Patineurs, Partit de Campgne (2) and Jardin Public, all bright and fresh, Very Fine and scarce, a very rare set most commonly found used within the United States during the 1850's.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 223    

France, 1862, Napoleon III imperforate, 25c blue, re-issue, large part o.g., ample to large margins, deep color, Very Fine and choice; with 1998 S. Sismondo certificate. Yvert No. 15c. Maury No. 15f.
Scott No. 17c    $525.

Realized: $120

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Lot 224    

France, 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 1c olive green on pale blue, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, nice overall centering, rich color, fresh and pristine, Very Fine and choice, a scarce never hinged multiple; with 1997 S. Sismondo certificate. Yvert No. 19. Maury No. 19.
Scott No. 22    $640 for hinged singles.

Realized: $200

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Lot 225    

France, 1867, 1869, France to Ecuador, two covers, 1867 bearing #26 strip of seven and three, faulty, tied by dotted star cancels, red "P.P." framed handstamp and blue crayon "2", 1869 folded letter bearing #33, 35 and 36 pair and single, tied by dotted star cancels, red "P.P." framed handstamp; some toning, Fine.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $280

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Lot 226    

France, 1868, Napoleon III Laureate, 40c pale orange, "Rothschild" imperf, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, nicely balanced margins, bright fresh color, Very Fine; with 1997 S. Sismondo certificate. Yvert No. 31c. Maury No. 31e.
Scott No. 35b    $960 for hinged singles.

Realized: $350

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Lot 227    

France, 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 5fr gray lilac on lavender, "5" & "F" in light blue, part o.g., well centered, light creasing and thins, F.-V.F. appearance, still a scarce mint high value variety; with 1978 P.F. certificate (for Scott 37). Yvert No. 33. Maury No. 33.
Scott No. 37d    $8,000.

Realized: $375

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Lot 228    

France, 1871 Ballon Monté, Le Vaucanson, printed Jan. 12th "Lettre-Journal de Paris" journal to Boulogne, bearing 1870, 20c blue tied by dotted star cancel, "Paris, 12 Janv. 71" origin cds, Boulogne (1.22) receiving backstamp, Very Fine.
Scott No. BM60    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $170

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Lot 229    

France, 1894 Hand Illustrated Cover, skillfully rendered silhouette design depicting Seated Gentleman & Lady Watching Stage Performance, on cover franked with 15c blue tied by Bernay De L'Eure, 21 Mars, 94 cds, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $115

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Lot 230 /()   

France, 1903, Ligned Sower, 10c-25c issues, imperf, 5 singles, 10c with and without o.g., others without gum, Very Fine.
Scott No. 138a-141a    $568.

Realized: $105

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Lot 231    

France, 1922 Hand Illustrated and Colored Cover, skillfully rendered pen and watercolor design depicting Fashionable Lady, on cover to Paris franked with 25c blue tied by "Marseille, 30/12, 22" cds, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $325

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