Lot 1974
France, Airmail, 1936, 50fr "Banknote", bottom right corner margin block of 4 with "16 Juin, 1936" handstamp, o.g., never hinged, wide margins and rich color, bright and post office fresh, Very Fine, a wonderful and choice position multiple; with 2017 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 15. Maury No. 15 €8,700 ($9,230).Scott No. C15 $6,800 for singles.
Realized: $3,250
Lot 1975
France, Airmail, 1936, 10fr South Atlantic Crossing, bottom left corner margin block of 4, o.g., never hinged, exceptional centering and post office fresh, Extremely Fine and choice, a gem multiple; with 2017 Roumet certificate. Maury No. 321 €3,800 ($4,030).Scott No. C17 $2,800 for singles.
Lot 1976
France, Postage Due, 1859, 10c black, litho, large margins, tied by "Dax, 2 Fevr, 59" cds on locally addressed folded letter sheet, second strike of cds at right; slight cover soiling, F.-V.F.; with 2016 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 1. Maury No. 1 €900 ($960).Scott No. J1 Estimate $250 - 350.