Lot 628
France, Airmail, 1942, 1.50fr Pétain, surcharged "Richelieu/Par Avion", tied by "Batiment de Ligne Richelieu, 22-12, 42" postmark on 1.20fr Pétain postal card entire to New York City, purple "F.M." and matching circular censor cachet handstamp; small cut in card at upper right, otherwise Very Fine; with 2005 A.Rendon certificate.Maury No. 4 €3,500 ($3,860).
Realized: $300
Lot 629 E
France, Ceres, Effets de Commerce de L'Etranger et Warrants, Fiscal Essay in light violet, carton paper, Very Fine; with 2015 Roumet certificate.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Lot 630
Guadeloupe, 1868 (Nov. 10) Guadaloupe to Norfolk Va., blue folded cover bearing French Colonies 20c blue and 40c orange, each four margins tied by dotted lozenge, red "Guadeloupe, Paid, NO 10 63" cds and red crayon "4" pence prepaid rating, St. Thomas (11.12) transit backstamp, "N.Y. Steamship '10' " arrival integral due cds; small flaws, a Very Fine use.Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot 631
Sénégal, France, Airmail, 1943, Senegal, 25c Overprinted "Par Avion, Batiment de Ligne Richelieu", left margin single, o.g., never hinged (offset on gum), deep color, few specks of color missing in top label, Very Fine and rare; with 2010 S. Sismondo certificate. Maury No. 12 €4,150 ($4,570).Estimate $750 - 1,000.