Lot
256 
France, 1858, Napoleon III imperforate, 20c blue on lilac, type I, horizontal strip of 4, clear to ample margins, tied by small numeral 529 lozenge cancels on cover to Riez, matching bold Brignoles, 23 Fevr, 58 cds alongside, transit and receiving backstamps, Very Fine, a rare strip of four of this color paper variety; with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott Nos. 15c. Maury Nos. 14 Ij €2,300 ($3,180).