Lot 2167 /o
French Area, Collection, 1849-1995, 2 volume (Minkus & Scott) with much duplicated often mint & used from the earliest Empire & Republique issues, some mixed condition on the earliest but still useful, containing better singles such as 5fr Napoleon, good Ceres values, high value singles in duplication, good early Airmails & Semi-postals, some better souvenir sheets, excellent back-of-the-book including Dues, Offices in Africa & Middle East; high catalog value (owner's estimate $13,000-$15,000); many surprises including some postal history; evaluate carefully for full value.Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,300
Lot 2168 /o
French Area, Accumulation, assortment of mint and used in 4 binders, features material from just about every colony as well as French Offices, Andorra, Monaco, and Viet Nam, some duplication, condition varies.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $700
Lot 2169 /
French Area, Sundry, interesting selection of mostly imperf singles & sets from Somali Coast, Djibouti & St Pierre et Miquelon, also some Burundi and Upper Volta with outstanding topicals; minor duplication, high retail potential, please inspect.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210
Lot 2170 /o
French Area, 1900-1960, displayed on Showguard cards & counter sales book, range of France and Colonies, some in need of checking, should have retail potential, please inspect.Estimate $250 - 350.
Realized: $200