Lot
1227 
France, 1870, 10c bister on yellowish, Half Used As 5c. Tied by red "P.P." in box handstamp normally used on foreign destination mail, on cover in combination with 1867, 20c blue tied by "2072" dotted diamond cancel, "Londinieres 21, Sept, 74" origin cds, transit backstamps; minor cover foxing, Very Fine, a rare bisect usage with the red "P.P." handstamp used as a cancelling device; signed Calves, Baudot. Maury No. 36+29 II Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $5,750
Lot
1228 
France, 1870, 10c bister on yellowish, Tête-Bêche. Horizontal pair, o.g., paper hinge remnant, bright color, fresh and Very Fine; with 2006 Brun certificate. Scott No. 54a. Maury No. 36 tb €8,500 ($11,645).
Realized: $3,750
Lot 1229 o
France, 1871, 15c bister, Small Numerals, Tête-Bêche. Horizontal pair, lozenge cancels, strong color, Very Fine, an extremely rare tête-bêche pair; signed Calves, Romet, with 1999 J. Robineau certificate. Scott No. 56a.Maury No. 59 tb €23,500 ($32,195).
Realized: $7,250
Lot
1230
France, 1871, 15c bister, Small Numerals, Tête-Bêche. Horizontal pair with small defects at top, tied by dotted lozenge cancels on cover to Brighton, England, "Hyeres, 30 Mar, 72"` origin cds and receiving backstamp; cover staining and edge wear with backflap re-attached, about Fine appearance, a very rare 15c bister, small numerals, tête-bêche usage. Scott No. 56a. Maury No. 59 tb; €55,000 ($75,350) Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Realized: $5,750