The Rolfe E. Wyer Collection Of French Colonies by Spink and Son

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SPINK SHREVES GALLERIES NEW YORK

The Rolfe E. Wyer Collection of French Colonies

T H E RO L F E E . W Y E R CO L L EC T I O N

STAMPS BANKNOTES MEDALS COINS BOOKS

3100 Monticello Ave. Suite 925 Dallas, Texas 75205 145 West 57th Street 18th Floor New York, New York 10019 www.spinkshreves.com

May 25-26, 2011

Cataloged & Sold by

May 25-26, 2011 • New York

Note to Printer Background prints PMS 5757. Text prints as PMS 617.

Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals, Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

Olivier D. Stocker Group Chairman & CEO SPINK UK Timothy Hirsch Director Anthony Spink Non-Executivc Director Monica Kruber Executive Assistant to CEO Auction and Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Finance Alison Bennet Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar James Willan IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Segun Magbagbeola Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

James McGuire

SPINK USA Charles F. Shreve President Tracy L. Shreve Chief Operating Officer John Herzog Chairman Emeritus Finance Dennis Muriu Ingrid Qureshi Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Lou Gardner Marketing & Design Emily Cowin William Jackson Shawn Barnes Administration Marcy Gottberg

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SPINK ASIA Gary Tan SPECIALISTS Banknotes Barnaby Faull Matthew Orsini Jim Fitzgerald Francesca Girelli Stamps David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Guy Croton Dominic Savastano Chris Anderson Charles Shreve Tim Hirsch George Eveleth Ed Robinson Coins Richard Bishop Paul Dawson John Pett William MacKay Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Jim Fitzgerald Arthur Bryant Matthew Orsini Thomas Tesoriero Normand Pepin Bonds & Shares Mike Veissid Autographs Robert Litzenberger Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books Philip Skingley Rebecca Mason

AUCTION CALENDAR 2011 Stamps 24/25 March 12 April 5 May 24/25 September

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Coins 24 March 12 April 20/21 May 23 June 6 October 1 December

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Medals 21 April 21 July 24 November

Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

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The above sale dates are subject to change Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous Ink For centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving our planet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both. We insist that our printers source all paper used in the production of Spink catalogues from FSC registered suppliers (for further information on the FSC standard please visit fsc.org) and use inks containing non hazardous ingredients. Spink recycle all ecological material used on our premises and we would encourage you to recycle your catalogue once you have finished with it.

Spink offers the following services Valuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections. Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

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Public Auction Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Thursday, May 26, 2011 Thursday, May 26, 2011

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10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

Lots 1 - 185 Lots 186 - 706 Lots 707 - 906 Lots 907 - 1252

Please note for the convenience of those attending the auction, we will be serving a light lunch and refreshments between morning and afternoon sessions.

Viewing of Lots DALLAS Please call for an appointment at our headquarters May 2-6, 2011 LONDON Special Viewing at the Spink London Gallery 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET Friday, May 13, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PARIS Millennium Hotel Paris Opera 12 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France Monday, May 16, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NEW YORK CITY Spink Shreves Galleries, New York Monday, May 23, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sale Location Spink Shreves Galleries 145 W. 57th St., 18th Floor New York, NY 10019 212/262-8400 Fax: 212/262-8484

Sale Offered By SPINK SHREVES GALLERIES 3100 Monticello Ave., Suite 925 Dallas, TX 75205 1-800/556-STAMP (1-800/556-7826) 972/788-2100 Fax: 972/788-2788 E-Mail: Shreves@spink.com Website: www.spinkshreves.com Auctioneer: Tracy L. Shreve, New York City, Dept. of Consumer Affairs, License #914454/914455

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Terms and Conditions of Sale This is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by SPINK, whose officers are licensed and bonded auctioneers. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium. 1. 2.

The placing of a bid constitutes full acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of Sale by the bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by SPINK shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, SPINK may, at its sole discretion, immediately put the lot up for sale again. SPINK’S decision shall be final and binding upon all bidders. A buyer’s premium equal to 20% of the successful bid price of each lot up to and including $2,000.00 and 15% of the excess bid price will be added to each invoice and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog. SPINK reserves the right to group two or more lots together and to withdraw, prior to call for bids, any lot(s) from the sale. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only, and SPINK reserves the right to reject any bid or advance the bidding at its discretion. SPINK may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot, however, the consignor of the property included in the lot (or any other lot) may bid on and purchase the lot for his/her own account. If he/she does so, he/she must pay both the seller’s commission and buyer’s premium. SPINK may have made advances and loans available to certain consignors and bidders in the sale. SPINK reserves the right to bid on any lot in the sale. Additionally, SPINK may or may not have financial interest in any of the lot(s) in the sale. All sales are strictly for cash, check and/or credit cards in United States dollars; provided, however, SPINK may not accept any cash payment in excess of $10,000.00. Payment is due and payable immediately upon receipt of the auction invoice or, if payment is to be made at the auction site, simultaneously with receipt of the purchased items. SPINK reserves the right to void a sale if payment in full of the invoice is not received by SPINK within fifteen (15) days after the date of the invoice. A late charge in the amount of the lesser of 18% per annum and the maximum lawful rate will be charged on the invoice total if payment is not received within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. All lots are subject to applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate resale certificates are on file with SPINK. Shipping, handling and administration charges will be added to invoices for lots delivered by mail. All lots will be shipped via U.S. Express Mail to Post Office boxes, via Federal Express to street addresses, and FedEx ground for bulky large lots (in the U.S. only). Purchases shipped via FedEx will not be covered by SPINK insurance in the event that the buyer has placed a “signature release” on file with FedEx. Buyer will be responsible for total purchase price in the event of loss. SPINK cannot be and is

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and (e) At the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event of a dispute, the auctioneer’s decision shall be final. Agents executing bids on behalf of clients will be held responsible for all purchases made on behalf of clients unless otherwise arranged prior to the sale. The same protections applicable to SPINK shall apply to each officer, director and employee of SPINK unless such individual shall be convicted of knowingly and intentionally selling false or stolen goods. The descriptions provided in the catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All photographs in the catalog are as accurate as can be reproduced with today’s technology; however, they cannot be relied upon for exact reproduction of color. All bidders who have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of genuineness. It is presumed that all floor bidders have inspected the lots prior to bidding. Therefore, lots purchased by floor bidders are sold “AS IS” and may not be returned. Floor Bidders include those bidders acting as agents for others. Additionally, SPINK reserves the right to describe items differently than the descriptions shown in the catalog should such items be consigned to any future auction. All the lots are sold as genuine. For the purpose of this sale, “genuine” is defined as not faked or forged and SPINK will not knowingly sell any item that has been “repaired’, “restored”, “processed”, “cleaned”, “pressed” or “conserved” in any way without disclosure of such facts to the potential buyer. The following conditions apply to requests for expertization of philatelic items: (a) Mail bidders are asked to advise SPINK of any extension requests at the time of placing their bids; (b) Floor bidders must advise SPINK of any extensions in writing at the time of lot settlement; (c) SPINK will submit all items so requested by successful bidders to the reputable authority of their choice; For this sale, the authority must be recognized by the A.I.E.P. as an expert in the area. (d) Purchasers of items submitted for expertization must pay as part of the purchase price all charges for expertization, including postage and handling; (e) Purchasers of items to be expertized must make payment in full immediately upon purchase prior to expertizing; Refunds will be made promptly for all sums if in the unlikely event an item is returned with a negative opinion; (f) Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five (5) years of the sale date will not be granted; (g) No lot may be returned due to a certification service grading a stamp differently than the grade stated in the auction description; (h) No lot will be accepted as a return from expertization if the item is indelibly marked as being altered or fraudulent by the expertizing authority; and (i) No lot will be accepted as a return, for any reason whatsoever, including extension returns, after four (4) months from the sale date. Any exceptions to this time limitation must be agreed to in writing at SPINK sole discretion. No lots may be returned without a written request by the successful bidder and the written approval of SPINK. In the unlikely event of returning a lot, SPINK must receive

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notification of the buyer’s intent within three (3) days of the buyer’s receipt of the lot. The following lots may not be returned for any reason whatsoever: (a) lots containing ten or more items; (b) lots described as having faults or defects because of the faults described or any others, including lots described as “repaired”, “corroded”, “holed”, “whizzed”, or similar damage, except for nonauthenticity; (c) illustrated lots because of centering, margins, etc. or other factors shown in the illustrations; (d) lots described “AS IS”, including third party graded coins or banknotes (i.e. PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG); (e) lots valued primarily for the bullion content; (f) lots examined by postal viewers; and (g) any philatelic extension lot unless the conditions set forth in Item 18 above is complied with fully. Except for lots placed on extension, as per the conditions of Item 18 above, no lots may be returned for any reason whatsoever after thirty (30) days from sale date. Late payment for purchase may, at SPINK option, be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. If any disputes arise regarding payment, authenticity, or description between the bidder and SPINK, SPINK at its sole discretion, may submit the disputed matter to binding arbitration in Dallas, Texas, to which the bidder, by placing a bid and hereby accepting these Terms and Conditions of Sale, agrees to be bound. United States coins and currency will not, in conformity with the law, be opened at less than face value. The auctioneer reserves the right to postpone the sale by auction for a reasonable period of time as a result of any significant event which, in the sole discretion of the auctioneer, makes it advisable to postpone the event. No prospective bidder or prospective buyer shall have recourse as a result of any postponement In the event SPINK refers an invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay SPINK attorney’s fees, court costs, witness fees and other costs incurred by SPINK. THESE TERMS OF SALE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, WITHOUT GIVING REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. THE SIGNER OF A SPINK BID SHEET OR PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION AGREES THAT EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE WITH RESPECT TO THESE TERMS OR IN CONNECTION WITH SPINK SHALL RESIDE IN A STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED IN DALLAS, TEXAS. On-line Bidding — SPINK offers internet services as a convenience to our clients, but SPINK will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of connection on SPINK or your end; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with a client's internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and SPINK does not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.

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CATALOG KEY SYMBOLS MINT (O.G.) OR UNUSED AS ISSUED MINT-NEVER HINGED UNUSED (WITHOUT GUM OR REGUMMED) USED BLOCK OF FOUR OR LARGER ON PIECE COVER, CARD OR ON ENTIRE CANCELLED

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BK BP E P PB R S TC

COMPLETE BOOKLET BOOKLET PANE ESSAY PROOF PLATE BLOCK REPRINT SPECIMEN TRIAL COLOR PROOF

ms. n.h. o.g. ovpt. pmk. s.e.

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ABBREVIATIONS c.d.s. cplt. fdc h.r. h.s. incl.

CIRCULAR DATE STAMP COMPLETE FIRST DAY COVER HINGE REMNANT HANDSTAMP INCLUDING

NEVER HINGED ORIGINAL GUM OVERPRINT POSTMARK STRAIGHT EDGE

CONDITION EXTREMELY FINE VERY FINE FINE

CHOICE CONDITION, WELL CENTERED; IF IMPERFORATE WITH FOUR WELL CLEAR MARGINS.

VERY GOOD

OUTSTANDING, THE HIGHEST QUALITY POSSIBLE.

SOUND IN ALL RESPECTS, PERFORATIONS CLEAR DESIGN; IF IMPERFORATE MARGINS MAY BE CLOSE OR TOUCHING, BUT WILL NOT CUT DESIGN.

STAMPS ARE SO GRADED EITHER BY REASON OF GENERAL APPEARANCE OF IMPERFECT CENTERING OR A FAULT.

At all times any faults such as a crease, tear, thin spot, etc. will be specifically described. In collection lots and balances the condition described is meant to indicate the overall average to be found. Examples above and below the condition listed can be expected. Typically we do not describe minor perforation separations on blocks or sheets as these are quite normal and are not grounds for their return. In regard to covers, torn or partially missing black flaps, light filing folds and small edge tears, unless they affect the adhesive or markings, are not justification for the return of a lot.

CATALOGS USED The catalog numbers and catalog values of the contents of the lots, given in their descriptions, are from the Yvert & Tellier (“Yvert”) Timbres Des Colonies Francaises 2011 edition for the main catalog listings and identifications. Prices are in euros (€) We have also cross referenced all stamp listings to the Scott 2011 Postage Stamp Catalogues. In some instances we have used the 2010-11 Arthur Maury catalogs. For German issues, we have used the 2009 Michel catalog. For British issues, we have used the 2011 Stanley Gibbons catalogs.

ESTIMATES If an Estimated cash value is given, it is shown in the descriptions with the abbreviation “Est.” Estimates, which are in United States dollars, are used when a lot is large or when it is not listed in the standard catalogs. Our estimates are typically conservative and the lots invariably realize in the estimate ranges or higher.

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BIDDING INCREMENTS The auctioneer generally advances the bidding in the following incremental amounts:

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INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLFE E. WYER COLLECTION As one peruses the pages of this catalog, one thing becomes very apparent – this is not your typical collection of French Colonies and French Offices Abroad. In fact, it’s not your “typical” collection of any philatelic area. The Wyer collection, quite simply, is a magnificent collection in every sense of the word. It is a collection that was built with exceptional taste, attention to quality and a passion for completeness. There has not been a French Colonies collection of this size and value to be offered in the philatelic market in many, many years and certainly none that has been offered at unreserved public auction. The collection is filled with hundreds of incredibly scarce stamps, varieties, errors – and even some select covers – many of which will not be seen again for years to come. One will be further impressed by some of the auxiliary areas that Mr. Wyer also collected – French Colonies that were once occupied by the British or Germans (i.e Cameroun and Togo). Mr. Wyer comes from an impressive family lineage of serious philatelists, so his philatelic tastes are literally part of his genes. His grandfather, J.I. Wyer III, who was the State Librarian of New York, collected 19th Century United States stamps. His father, William Wyer, is a well known philatelist of the 20th Century. He built a large and important collection of British Commonwealth that was sold by Harmer Rooke in 1978. But, it was his collection of U.S. Railroad covers that William Wyer is most noted for – being the finest collection of its kind ever formed. In fact, many of his most valuable covers now grace great collections of today. Not to mention he, along with his close friend Charles Remele, authored a USA railroad cover catalog that is still in use today. The Wyer Railroad collection was sold by Daniel F. Kelleher & Co. in 1977. Considering the areas already covered by the family, William Wyer suggested to his son Rolfe (who was about nine or ten years old at the time), that he collect France and Colonies. At the age of 12 he went to boarding school and afterwards to Williams College, graduating in 1944. He did not collect again until 1975 when he was working for Teledyne, Inc. as a Group Executive. His job included a lot of travel both in the United States and abroad – including attending the Paris Air Show which occurred every two years. It was during these years that his interest in his stamp collection was rekindled. After a few years, it was obvious to him that trying to collect both France and Colonies was too much to accomplish, so he sold off his France and some of his colonies whose condition was not satisfactory. Rolfe Wyer has concentrated solely on his French Colonies collection since he retired from Teledyne in 1990. His efforts have resulted in the exciting collection that is now being offered here by Spink Shreves Galleries. There is no doubt that the Rolfe E. Wyer Collection of French Colonies and French Offices Abroad is one of the finest ever formed. We are pleased and privileged to have been selected by Mr. Wyer to present it to our clientele.

Charles F. Shreve President Spink USA Inc.

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FIRST SESSION Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. Lots 1-185 Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY

FRENCH OFFICES ABROAD OFFICES IN CHINA 1

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1870 Cover from Shanghai to Paris franked by horizontal pair 30c Pale orange on yellowish (Yvert #31) tied by two clear strikes of “5104” in lozenge, perfectly struck “Shang-hai/Bau Francais/28 Nov 70” datestamp alongside, red boxed “PD” and “Marseille A Lyon/Special/18 Janv 71” transit backstamp, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 18)

Maury €550

1900 Registered combination cover from Shanghai to France, franked with China 2c, 4c pair and 10c CIP Coiling Dragons (Scott #100, 101, 103) tied by two strikes of Shanghai 12 Feb. 1900 bisected bilingual dater and large “I R” chop to registered cover to Bordeaux, entered the French mails with horizontal pair 25c Black on rose (Yvert #8) tied by light datestamp which is repeated at top right, boxed “R” handstamp and red Paris transit additionally tying the 10c Coiling Dragon, cover with handsome Chinese seal or reverse, light vertical pocket fold slightly affecting on 25c stamp, otherwise a very fine and attractive usage; signed J-F Brun and Calves. (photo - page 18)

Est. 750-1,000

1901 Combination cover from Shanghai to Germany, franked by China 10c CIP Coiling Dragon (Scott #103) tied by bisected bilingual dater to cover to Munich, entered the French mails with 25c Black on rose cancelled by partial “Shang-hai, Chine/14 Dec 01” datestamp which is repeated tying the 10c Coiling Dragon, Munich arrival backstamp, very fine. (photo - page 18)

Est. 200-300

1907 Cover from Hankow to France, franked by 25c Black on rose (Yvert #8) tied by “Han-keou Chine/Poste Francaise/19 Fevr 07” postmark, which is repeated strongly alongside, to folded letter with large handsome partially hand tinted multicolored drawing of a reclining Japanese beauty with fan, with inset of Japanese war ships under way and flags of Japan, U.K. and U.S.A., Eaubonne arrival backstamp, extremely fine. (photo - page 18)

Est. 150-200

1908 Cover to the German post office in Tsingtau franked by three stamps from each foreign post office comprised of French Offices in China, German Offices in China, Japanese Offices in China, Russian Offices in China and United States, plus Hong Kong and China CIP Coiling Dragons, all tied by their appropriate Shanghai post office postmarks, cover with harmless vertical fold, very fine; a colorful seven country souvenir franking. (photo - page 18)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #8c, 1894 “Chine” Overprint on 25c Black on rose, double overprint, rare horizontal gutter pair of this error, both stamps with a light and a strong overprint impression, plus there is an additional overprint in the gutter, o.g., h.r. and hinge reinforced perforation separations, very fine; both signed Calves twice (Scott #6a; $450.00 for singles). (photo - page viii)

for singles €600+

Yvert #12a, 16a, 1894 “Chine” Overprint on 50c Carmine on rose Ty. I and 5Fr. Red lilac on lavender, carmine overprints, o.g., h.r., fine and scarce; former signed A. Brun and Roumet, latter signed A. Brun, Marquelet and Roumet (Scott #9a, 12Ab; $587.50). (photo - page viii)

€670

Yvert #14a, 1894 “Chine” Overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double overprint, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Calves and Marquelet (Scott #11a; $425.00). (photo page viii)

€440

Yvert #20, 1901 “4 Cents” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, scarce mint example, nicely centered, o.g. with a small bit of gum loss from hinge removal, very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #15; $1,350.00). (photo - page viii)

€1,150

Yvert #20, 1901 “4 Cents” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, well centered, tied to piece by 21 April 1901 Peking datestamp, very fine; signed Miro twice (Scott #15; $450.00). (photo - page viii)

€370

Yvert #21, 1901 “6 Cents” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, tied to small piece by 21 April 1901 Peking datestamp, fine (Scott #16; $375.00). (photo - page viii)

€420

1901 Black “16 Cents” Surcharge on Twenty Five Cent Black on Rose One of Only 50 Stamps Surcharged in Black

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Yvert #22A, 1901 “16 Cents” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, black surcharge, a very pleasing example of this Offices in China rarity, being tied to piece by clear 21 April 1901 Peking datestamp, fresh and very fine; one of a mere 50 stamps to have received the surcharge in black instead of red; signed Calves, Champion and Roumet (Scott #17a; $7,250.00). (photo)

€8,000

Yvert #35-48, 1902 “CHINE” Bilingual overprints on 1c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce cplt., with the 5Fr. being a horizontal pair, o.g., h.r., 5Fr. very lightly hinged, fine-very fine set (Scott #18-33; $544.25). (photo - page viii)

€635

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Yvert #64A, 1904 “CHINE” Bilingual overprint on 4c Claret on bluish, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine and scarce; only 300 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Calves and Miro (Scott #47A; $975.00). (photo - page viii)

€1,000

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Yvert #TT1a, 5a, 6a, 1901 “Chine” Overprint on 5c Light blue, 30c Carmine and 50c Lilac Postage dues, double or triple overprints, o.g., l.h., 30c h.r., fine-very fine; 5c and 50c signed Roumet and 30c signed A. Brun (Scott #J1a, J5a, J6a; $435.00). (photo - page viii)

€600

1903 Ten Cent Black on Lavender Postage Due One of Only a Few Known Mint Examples

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Yvert #TT7, 1903 “A/PERCEVOIR” Handstamp in carmine on 10c Black on lavender, an especially desirable mint example of this rarity, wonderfully fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; one of only a few surviving mint copies of this postage due; signed Roumet (Scott #J8; unpriced). (photo)

€9,500

Yvert #TT8a, 1903 “A/PERCEVOIR” Handstamp in violet on 15c Blue, nicely centered and tied to piece by 2 Oct. 1903 Tientsin datestamp, very fine and scarce; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #J9a; unpriced). (photo - page viii)

€1,050

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Yvert #TT13, 1903 “A/PERCEVOIR” Handstamp in carmine on 5c Green on greenish, wonderfully fresh left sheet-margin single, o.g., trivial h.r., fine and rare; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #J20b; unpriced). (photo)

€2,300

Yvert #TT13, 1903 “A/PERCEVOIR” Handstamp in carmine on 5c Green on greenish, well centered, tied to piece by 23 Oct. 1903 Tientsin postmark which is repeated at right, fresh and very fine (Scott #J20b; unpriced). (photo - page viii)

€370

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Yvert #TT16a, 1903 “A/PERCEVOIR” Handstamp in purple on 30c Brown on bister, scarce mint single, o.g., light h.r., fresh and very fine; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #J23a; unpriced). (photo - page viii)

€660

Yvert #TT17a var., “A/PERCEVOIR” Handstamp in purple on 5c Green, inverted handstamp, tied to piece by 13 Oct. 1903 Tientsin datestamp with additional “T” in triangle postage due handstamp, fresh and very fine; signed Calves (Scott #J27a var.; unpriced as normal handstamp). (photo - page viii)

€1,000

Yvert #TT24-27, 1922 1c on 5c to 10c on 50c Bilingual surcharges on France postage dues cplt., each tied to separate piece by clear “Shang-hai, Chine/31-12, 22” postmarks, very fine set (Scott #J37-40; $610.00). (photo - page viii)

€425

Canton 23

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Yvert #4, 1901 “CANTON” Bilingual overprint on 5c Green on greenish, uncommonly fresh mint single, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 450 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves (Scott #2A; $600.00). (photo - page viii)

€650

Yvert #79a, 1919 “30 CENTS” Surcharge on 75c Vermilion and black, double surcharge, beautifully centered, o.g, l.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves twice (Scott #77 var.). (photo - page viii)

€950

Hoi Hao 25

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Yvert #1-15, 1901 “HOI HAO” Bilingual overprints on 1c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce cplt., including the rare 15c blue, all mint except 15c gray and 25c used, o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine set; only 450 of the 15c blue were overprinted, most of which were used; 15c signed A. Brun and Roumet and 1Fr. signed Calves (Scott #1-15; $3,984.00). (photo - page viii)

€4,413

Yvert #11, 1901 “HOI HAO” Bilingual overprint on 40c Red on straw, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, fresh and well centered, o.g., a few perf. separations reinforced with small h.r., very fine and rare; only 78 examples are possible (Scott #11). (photo - page viii)

Maury €550

Yvert #14, 1901 “HOI HAO” Bilingual overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, scarce used example, neat 1 March 1902 Hoi Hao datestamp, very fine; only 600 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun (Scott #14; $740.00). (photo - page viii)

€870

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Yvert #44, 1906 “HOI-HAO” Bilingual overprint on 75c Deep violet on orange, block of four with vertical gutter, top pair with millesimes “3” and bottom pair blank, fresh and intact, o.g., top pair h.r., fine-very fine and rare; only 69 examples are possible (Scott #44 var.). (photo)

Maury €1,270+

Yvert #49-60, 1908 “HOI-HAO” Bilingual overprints on 1c-15c Annamite girl cplt., 1c-5c blocks of four with vertical gutter and 10c-50c horizontal pairs with vertical gutter, each with millesimes “7”, o.g., h.r., bottom stamps in blocks n.h., 40c small thin, otherwise fine-very fine (Scott #49-61 vars.). (photo - page viii)

Maury €652+

Yvert #49-65 vars., 1908 “Hoi-Hao” Bilingual overprint on 1c-10Fr. definitives, perforated 11, rare complete set of these trial perforations, o.g., n.h., 2c torn, otherwise fine-very fine; unlisted in Yvert and only the 1Fr., 2Fr. and 5Fr. values are listed in Maury at €200 or €225 apiece; 10Fr. accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate (Scott #49-66 vars.). (photo - page viii)

Est. 500-750

Yvert #66-77, 1919 2/5c to 20c Surcharges on 1c-50c Annamite girl cplt., blocks of four (9) with vertical gutters or horizontal pairs (5) with vertical gutters, each with millesimes “7”, except 2/5c blank, 2c with “7” and “8” and 4c with “7” and “0”, o.g., except 6c no gum, fine-very fine and scarce (Scott #67-79 vars.). (photo - page viii)

Maury €658+

Yvert #81a, 1919 “2 PIASTRES” Surcharge on 5Fr. Blue and black, triple surcharge, o.g., l.h., fresh and nearly very fine; signed Champion (Scott #83a; $750.00). (photo - page viii)

€770

Kwangchowan 33

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Yvert #18-34 vars., 1908 “KOUANG-TCHEOU” Bilingual overprints on 1c-10Fr. definitives, perforated 11, rare complete set of these trial perforations, o.g., n.h., 5c, 35c and 75c torn, which is not noted on the certificate, otherwise fresh and fine-very fine; unlisted in either Yvert or Maury; 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #18-35 vars.). (photo - page viii)

Est. 500-750

1928 Picture post card to Hong Kong, real photo of street scene post card franked by 1/5c and two different 2/5c (Yvert #74-75, 54), plus diagonally bisected Indochina 2c Yellow brown and black (#98) tied by two strikes of “Tchekam/Kouangtcheowan/26-5, 28” datestamps, Hong Kong arrival backstamp, very fine and unusual usage; signed Roumet. (photo - page 18)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #96a, 1927 “Kouang-Tcheou” Overprint on 2pi Red and deep blue, double overprint, post office fresh top sheet-margin single, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun twice and Roumet (Scott 98a; $160.00 for hinged). (photo - page 8)

Maury €275

Yvert #99 var., 1937 “KOUANG-TCHEOU” Overprint on 2/5c Orange red, omitted overprint, mint block of four, the top left stamp the error, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; not listed in either Yvert or Maury (Scott #101 var.). (photo page 8)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #103b, 1937 “KOUANG-TCHEOU” Overprint on 2c Dark green, inverted surcharge, the left stamp in a horizontal pair with vertical gutter, the right stamp with surcharge omitted, o.g., h.r., a couple reinforced perforation separations at upper right, very fine and rare (Scott #105a var.). (photo - page 8)

€440

Yvert #140a, 141a, 143a, 147a, 148a, 149a, 1942 “KOUANG-TCHEOU” Overprints on 2/5c Orange red, ½c Red brown, 2c Dark green, 9c Black on yellow, 10c Ultramarine on pink and 22c Green, omitted overprints, the 2/5c possibly privately perforated, 2c imperforate and 10c a top left corner margin copy, pristine o.g., n.h., 22c natural inclusion, very fine group (Scott #137-38, 140, 144-45, 147 vars.). (photo page 8)

Maury €1,260

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Yvert #1-16, 1903-04 “MONGTZE” Bilingual overprint on 1c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce, complete mint set, except the 1c, 15c and 25c blue used, o.g., l.h. or h.r., 25c blue thin, otherwise fine-very fine; 25c black on rose signed Calves and 50c carmine on rose signed A. Brun and Miro (Scott #1-15; $1,814.00). (photo - page 8)

€2,010

Yvert #9, 1903 “MONGTZE” Bilingual overprint on 25c Black on rose, right gutter margin single with millesimes “5” which is not listed by Maury, o.g., h.r., small thin in the gutter only, very fine and rare (Scott #7C; $725.00+). (photo - page 8)

€840+

Yvert #17-33, 1906 “Mong-Tseu” Bilingual overprint on 1c-10Fr. France cplt., fresh mint set, o.g., l.h. or h.r., 5c with some trimmed perfs., otherwise fine-very fine; 5Fr. signed A. Brun (Scott #16-32; $606.50). (photo - page 8)

€475

Yvert #31, 1908 “Mong-Tseu” Overprint on 2Fr. Brown on orange, block of four with vertical gutter, the top pair with millesimes “4”, strong and intact, o.g., fine-very fine; signed Carion (Scott #30 var.). (photo - page 8)

Maury €1,000+

Yvert #33, 1906 “Mong-Tseu” Bilingual overprint on 10Fr. Orange brown on green, fresh mint block of four, pristine o.g., n.h., fine and scarce (Scott #32; $600.00 for hinged). (photo - page 8)

for hinged €560

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Yvert #34, 1906 “Mong-Tseu” Bilingual overprint on 10Fr. Orange brown and green, Chinese overprint inverted, from the first printing of 150 stamps, o.g., very fine; signed A. Brun twice and Calves (Scott #32a; $1,750.00). (photo)

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€1,900

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Yvert #65a, 1919 “80 CENTS” Surcharge on 2Fr. Green and black, triple surcharge, one inverted, well centered, disturbed o.g., very fine (Scott #66a; $550.00). (photo - page 8)

€600

Yvert #66a, 1919 “2 PIASTRES” Surcharge on 5Fr. Blue and black, double surcharge, fresh and well centered, small gummed over thinned spot, very fine appearance; signed Calves twice (Scott $67b; $925.00). (photo - page 8)

€900

Yvert #66b, 1919 “2 PIASTRES” Surcharge on 5Fr. Blue and black, triple surcharge, one inverted, choice right gutter-margin single, very fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed Calves three times and accompanied by his 2001 certificate (Scott #67a; $625.00 for hinged). (photo - page 8)

for hinged €550

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Yvert #66b, 1919 “2 PIASTRES” Surcharge on 5Fr. Blue and black, triple surcharge, one inverted, striking bottom right corner gutter margin mint horizontal pair, also showing a fourth inverted surcharge in the bottom margin below each stamp, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine; signed Calves twice and accompanied by 2000 J-F Brun certificate (Scott #67a; $1,250.00 for hinged). (photo)

€1,100

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Yvert #1-16, 1903-04 “PACKHOI” Bilingual overprint on 1c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce cplt., o.g., except 4c no gum, h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine set; 50c Carmine on rose signed A. Brun and Miro twice (Scott #1-16; $785.75). (photo - page 8)

€860

Yvert #29, 1906 “PAK-HOI” Bilingual overprint on 75c Deep violet and orange, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, post office fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine and scarce; only 77 examples possible; the catalog value is for hinged (Scott #29 var.). (photo - page 8)

Maury €1,150

Yvert #31, 1906 “PAK-HOI” Bilingual overprint on 2Fr. Brown on orange, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “4”, strong and intact, o.g., l.h., fresh and fine-very fine; only 94 examples are possible (Scott #31 var.). (photo - page 8)

Maury €1,000

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Yvert #33, 1906 “PAK-HOI” Bilingual overprint on 10Fr. Orange brown on green, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “4”, fresh and intact, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine and rare; only 91 examples are possible (Scott #33 var.). (photo)

Maury €1,750

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Yvert #1-15, 1903-04 “YUNNANSEN” Bilingual overprint on 1c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce cplt., o.g., h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine set; both 50c signed A. Brun (Scott #115; $940.25). (photo - page 8)

€1,050

Yvert #11, 1903 “YUNNANSEN” Bilingual overprint on 50c Carmine on rose, right gutter-margin single showing millesimes “3”, o.g., h.r. reinforcement of perf. separations, fine (Scott #11; $350.00). (photo - page 8)

€400+

Yvert #28, 1906 “Yunnan-Fou” Bilingual overprint on 75c Deep violet on orange, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, fresh and intact, o.g., small h.r., right stamp with a pulled perforation, otherwise fine-very fine; rare as only 77 examples are possible (Scott #29 var.). (photo - page 8)

Maury €1,150

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Yvert #47a, 1919 “YUNANNFOU” Misspelled bilingual overprint on 2Fr. Green and black, an attractive mint example of this very rare error, nicely centered and fresh, o.g., small h.r., trivial perf. tip thin at upper right, otherwise very fine; a mere 30 examples were printed; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #48a; $2,500.00). (photo)

€2,800

Yvert #48a, 1919 “YUNANNFOU” Misspelled bilingual overprint on 5Fr. Blue and black, a desirable mint example of this rare error, beautifully centered and fresh, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; a mere 30 examples were printed; signed Behr, Calves and Roumet (Scott #49a; $2,500.00). (photo)

€2,800

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Yvert #49a, 1919 “YUNANNFOU” Misspelled bilingual overprint on 10Fr. Purple and black, horizontal pair, the left stamp the error, nicely centered, o.g., the error with some light paper adhesions on gum, very fine and very rare; a mere 30 copies were printed; signed Champion and Calves (Scott #50, 50a; $2,620.00). (photo)

€2,930+

Yvert #50a, 53a, 1919 “2/5 CENT” Surcharge on 1c Olive brown and black, double surcharge and “2 CENTS” Surcharge on 5c Green and black, triple surcharge, top gutter-margin singles, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #51a, 54a; $350.00 for hinged). (photo - page 14)

Maury €675

Yvert #64a, 1919 “80 CENTS” Surcharge on 2Fr. Green and black, triple surcharge, one inverted, fresh and well centered, o.g., extremely fine; signed Roumet (Scott #65a; $250.00). (photo - page 14)

€300

CATALOG IDENTIFICATIONS A N D VA L U E S The Yvert & Tellier (“Yvert”) Timbres Des Colonies Francaises 2011 edition has been used for the main catalog listings and identifications. The catalog numbers quoted are from this catalog and the corresponding Scott catalog number (where applicable) is at the end of each description in parentheses. Unless otherwise noted, all catalog values quoted in the right hand column are Yvert prices in euros (€), which at the time of going to press with this catalog the exchange rate per euro was approximately $1.44. In some instances we have used the 2010-11 Arthur Maury catalog. For German issues we have used the 2009 Michel catalog. For British issues we have used the 2011 Stanley Gibbons catalog. When we have estimated the actual value of a lot, we have done so in U.S. dollars with the use of the abbreviation “Est.” followed by the auctioneer’s opinion of value, e.g. “Est. $750-1,000”.

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S.G. #B2, 1898 10pa Blue, well centered, cancelled by straightline Herakleon handstamp and tied by “La Canee, Crete/22 FEVR, 99” dotted c.d.s. to registered merchant’s corner card cover to Berlin, entered the French mails with horizontal pair French Offices in Levant 25c Black on rose surcharged “1 PIASTRE 1” (Yvert #4) tied by matching “La Canee, Crete/22 FEVR, 99” dotted c.d.s., which is repeated at bottom right, boxed “R” handstamp and German arrival backstamp, cover with sealed tear at bottom, otherwise very fine; a very rare overseas usage outside the Austrian mails; 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott Crete #2 and Offices in Turkey #2). (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

Yvert #16-20, 1902 “1 PIASTRE 1” to “20/PIASTRES” Surcharges on 25c-5Fr. Definitives cplt, fresh and well centered mint set, o.g., light h.r., very fine; 4Pi signed Calves and 8Pi signed Thier (Scott #16-20; $597.50). (photo - page 14)

€630

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1872 Mixed franking folded cover, sent from Alep to Marseilles, with France 1872 80c Carmine tied by “5079” in diamond grid postmark of Alexandretta, with blue Alep merchant’s oval handstamp, “Alexandrette Syrie 26 JUIN 72” c.d.s., sent via Beirut, with Turkey 1870 20pa Gray green and 1pi Yellow pin perf. tied by boxed handstamps and with “Beyrouth Syrie 28 JUIN 72” c.d.s. alongside, red Paquetbot handstamp, cover with tear at top and a couple light file folds, none of which affect the adhesives, fine and very scarce; 1987 Calves and 2003 J-F Brun certificates. (photo)

Est. 500-750

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Yvert #7a, 1899 10c Black on rose, Type I-II se-tenant, cross gutter block of six with millesimes “9” in bottom gutter, the top stamps being Type I and the bottom four stamps Type II, strong color and impression, o.g., a couple small h.r.’s, horizontal crease in gutter, top stamps with natural gum crease, fine; especially desirable as a cross gutter millesime block (Scott #6, 6a var.). (photo - page 76)

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€1,242+

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Yvert #48a, 1921 “60 Mill.” large surcharge on 2Fr. Violet and yellow, quite fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of this scarce stamp; signed Calves (Scott #44a; $1,050.00). (photo - page 14)

€800

Yvert #47A-49A, 1921 30m on 1Fr. to 150m on 5Fr. King Fouad special printing cplt., each with light crown handstamp on back, bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, 5Fr. with light natural gum bends, fine; 5Fr. signed Roumet (Scott #43-45 var.). (photo - page 14)

for hinged €1,575

Yvert #48Aa, 1921 “60 Mill.” surcharge on 2Fr. Violet and yellow, King Fouad special printing, se-tenant pair with both types, each with crown handstamp on back, deep intense color and impression on fresh paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine-very fine; a rare se-tenant pair of the special printing; signed A. Brun (Scott #44, 44a var.). (photo - page 14)

for singles €2,075+

Yvert #50, 1921 “30 Mill.” on 15 Mill on 1Fr. Red and olive, warm attractive color, o.g., just faintly hinged (if at all), very fine; a rather elusive stamp; signed Calves (Scott #46A; $1,200.00). (photo - page 14)

€1,300

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Yvert #59, 1921 “60 MILLIEMES” surcharge on 2Fr. Violet and yellow, rich vibrant colors on pristine white paper, o.g., mild h.r., an exceptionally fresh and fine example of this scarce key stamp of the colony; signed Champion, Calves (Scott #59; $2,250.00). (photo)

€2,600

Yvert #63a, 1923 “60 MILLIEMES” surcharge on 2Fr. Orange and green, error surcharge omitted, top sheet-margin single, exceptionally well centered, brilliantly fresh colors, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine (Scott #60 var.). (photo - page 14)

for hinged €770

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Yvert #15a, 1899 50c Rose, with double “PORT-SAID” overprint, rich vibrant color, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #12b; $425.00). (photo - page 14)

€500

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Yvert #44aB-48aB, 1921 15m on 40c to 150m on 5Fr. Surcharges, with “MILLtEMES” error cplt., each in a bottom interpanneau margin horizontal pair, with the right stamp being the error overprint and the left stamp being the normal (#44-48), well centered and exceedingly fresh throughout, o.g., each with a small h.r., very fine; a particularly handsome and well matched set of these elusive errors; 1995 Behr certificate (Scott #51a-55a; $4,555.00+). (photo)

€3,517+

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Yvert #44aC-48aC, 1921 15m on 40c to 150m on 5Fr. Surcharges, with “1” for “I” in “MILLIEMES” cplt., singles of each except 15m on 50c is a bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair (one stamp being the error), fresh and bright, o.g., h.r., very fine set; 30m signed Calves, 60m signed A. Brun and Calves; ex-Gibralter, Gross (Scott #51 var.55 var.). (photo)

€2,315

Yvert #48aC, 1921 150m on 5Fr. Blue and yellow, “1” for “I” in “MILLIEMES”, deep rich colors, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed several times including Calves (Scott #55 var.). (photo - page 14)

for hinged €770

Yvert #59a, 1921 60m on 2Fr. Orange and pale green, surcharge omitted, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #54 var.). (photo - page 14)

€700

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★/★★ Yvert #61f, 1921 “5/Milliemes” surcharge on 1c Light gray, “5” inverted, horizontal pair, the left stamp being the error, fresh color, o.g., the error stamp is never hinged, normal stamp with h.r., fine and rare (Scott #50a; mistakenly priced at $7,250.00). (photo)

for hinged €1,400

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Yvert #TT3a, 1921 “30/MILLIEMES” surcharge on 20c Olive, inverted surcharge, fresh color, o.g., mild h.r., fine; a most elusive error; signed Roumet, Calves (Scott #J3a; $1,100.00). (photo - page 14)

€875

Yvert #TT5cE-8cE, 1921 2m on 5c to 15m on 50c postage dues, with inverted second “M” in “MILLIEMES” cplt., each in a horizontal pair, the left stamp being the “MILLIEWES” error, the right stamps are normal, strong colors, o.g., h.r., fine; each signed Calves (Scott #J5-8 var.). (photo - page 14)

€1,070+

Yvert #TT6a, 1921 “15/MILLIEMES” surcharge on 10c Brown in error, an exceptionally fresh mint example of this scarce error, bright color and paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; only 50 were printed; signed Calves (Scott #J6a; $725.00). (photo page 14)

€750

Yvert #TT8a var., 1921 “15/MILLIEMES” surcharge on 50c Violet brown, inverted surcharge and “S” omitted, horizontal pair, both with the inverted surcharge, the left stamp also with omitted “S”, rich color, o.g., n.h., fine; a scarce error combination that is not listed in Yvert or Maury (Scott #J8a var.). (photo - page 14)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #TT8a var., 1921 “15/MILLIEMES” surcharge on 50c Violet brown, inverted surcharge and accent over “E” omitted, horizontal strip of three, all with the inverted surcharge, the left stamp also has the accent omitted over “E”, deep color, o.g., n.h., left stamp with small natural inclusion, fine; a rare combination of errors (Scott #J8a var., Maury #TT7f). (photo - page 14)

Maury €1,070+

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Yvert #1, 1948 6Fr. Orange and red, attractive color, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of this scarce stamp; signed A. Brun, Calves, and accompanied by a 1989 Diena certificate. (photo)

€3,300

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Yvert #1-PA1, 1948 6Fr. and 10Fr. Air post orange and green, se-tenant pair, right sheet-margin vertical pair, the top stamp the 10Fr., the bottom stamp the 6Fr., fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, fine-very fine; an exceedingly rare and handsome se-tenant pair; signed A. Brun, Calves, and accompanied by a 2003 J-F Brun certificate. (photo)

€9,150

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Yvert #1a, 1885 “1 PIASTRE 1” surcharge on 25c Yellow, inverted surcharge, nicely centered, fresh color, o.g., h.r., small spot at bottom, otherwise very fine; a rarely seen error; clear 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #1a; $2,500.00). (photo - page 14)

€2,800

Yvert #17c, 1902 “1 PIASTRE 1” surcharge on 25c Blue, inverted surcharge and surcharge omitted, bottom margin strip of five the right two stamps with the surcharge inverted (and shifted), while the left three stamps have the surcharge omitted, rich color, o.g., stamps are never hinged, some hinge reinforcements in the selvage only, a few perf. separations, fine; a scarce and striking error (Scott #34 var.). (photo - page 14)

€700+

Yvert #24a-26a, 1906 25c-1Fr. Definitives, imperforate cplt., without gum as issued, each with large margins, the 25c being a top right sheet-margin single, bright colors, very fine; 50c and 1Fr. signed Calves (Scott #29a, 32a, 33a). (photo - page 20)

€1,210

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Yvert #26, 1906 1Fr. Red and olive, exceedingly well centered, bright colors on fresh paper, o.g., mild h.r., very fine; signed Calves (Scott #33; $425.00). (photo - page 20)

€450

Yvert #27, 1905 “1 Piastre/Beyrouth” surcharge on 15c Vermilion, single tied by “BEYROUTH, SYRIE/17 JANV 05” first day cancel on cover to Alexandrette (19 Jan. backstamp), stamp has a few slightly toned perf. tips at top, cover opened at bottom, fine; signed Calves (Scott #39). (photo - page 18)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #27, 27a, 1905 “1 Piastre/Beyrouth” surcharge on 15c Vermilion, “Piastte” error, vertical pair, the bottom stamp being the error, tied by crisp “BEYROUTH, SYRIE/17 JANV 05” c.d.s. on registered cover to Mersina (18 Jan. backstamp), cover with file folds not affecting the important stamps, the stamps with strong color and fine; a rare error, especially on cover; signed Calves; cataloged simply as two used stamps (Scott #39, 39a; $1,775.00+). (photo - page 18)

€1,750+

Yvert #39c, 1923 “3 PIASTRES/30 PARAS” surcharge on 15c Green, “3” omitted and inserted by hand, horizontal pair, the right stamp being the variety, sweated o.g., fine and rarely seen; signed A. Brun, Calves (Scott #54 var.). (photo - page 20)

€1,400

Yvert #40a, 1923 “1 PIASTRE/20 PARAS” error surcharge on 35c Violet, rich color, o.g., h.r., fine; a very scarce error; 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #55a; $1,400.00). (photo - page 20)

€950

Yvert #41a, 1942 50c on 4pi Orange, inverted surcharge, with shifted surcharge as well, bright color and well centered, very fine; an eye-catching and scarce error; signed A. Brun, Calves. (photo - page 20)

€950

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Sanabria #2a, 2b, 1918 2Fr. Brequet semi-official air post imperforate, blue omitted, blue and brown omitted, single of each error, large margins, bright colors, former with disturbed o.g., latter no gum and a pinpoint thin speck, very fine; these semi-official stamps are rarely offered; latter signed Kessler. (photo - page 20)

Est. 300-400

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Yvert #3, 5a, 6, 1893 “Cavalle” Overprint on 10c Black on lavender, in carmine on 15c Blue and on “1 Piastre 1” on 25c Black on rose, tied by separate strikes of “Cavalle, Turquie/8 OCT, 00” serrated datestamp to registered cover to Le Kreider, postmark repeated at left and matching boxed “R” handstamp, Salonique, Marseille and Le Kreider backstamps, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #3-5). (photo - page 18)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #11, 1900 “Vathy” Overprint and “20 Piastres” Surcharge on 5Fr. Lilac on lavender, horizontal pair with millesimes “9”, fresh and intact, o.g., h.r., very fine; a rare high value millesimes pair; signed Calves (Scott #9). (photo)

Maury €2,000

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Yvert #1-11P, 1894-96 ½a on 5c to 50a on 5Fr. Peace and Commerce, plate proofs on Bristol cplt., fresh and very fine set (Scott #1-11P). (photo - page 20)

€420

Yvert #1, 1894 “½/ANNA” Surcharge on 5c Green on greenish, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, beautifully cancelled by 8 September 1894 datestamp, fresh and intact, very fine; very rare used; Maury cat. €385 for mint (Scott #1 var.). (photo - page 20)

Est. 100-150

Yvert #1a, 4-5, 1894-96 Red “½/ANNA” Surcharge on 5c Green on greenish, “2/ANNAS” Surcharge on 20c Red on green and “2½/ANNAS” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes, except the 2½a a block of four, ½a with millesimes “6” which is not listed in Maury with a red surcharge, 2a with millesimes “0”, which is only listed in Maury as “5” or “6” and 2½a “5” as the bottom pair in the block, o.g., last with small h.r. reinforcements, fresh and fine-very fine (Scott #1, 4-5 vars.). (photo - page 20)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #9, 1896 “7½/ANNAS” Surcharge on 75c Violet on orange, select mint example of this very scarce stamp, wonderfully fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Miro twice; ex-Gibralter, Neal Allen (Scott #9; $500.00). (photo - page 20)

€550

Yvert #13b, 1894 “10” Surcharge on 3c Grey on greyish, Ty III surcharge, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 48 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge (Scott #13 var.). (photo - page 20)

€530

Yvert #14b, 1894 “25” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, Ty. III surcharge, used with neat 30 March 1894 postmark, very fine; only 192 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet (Scott #14 var.). (photo - page 20)

€450

Yvert #15b, 1894 “50” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, Ty. III surcharge, o.g., l.h., fresh and fine; only 210 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge; signed Miro and Roumet (Scott #15 var.). (photo - page 20)

€460

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Yvert #16, 16b, 1894 “1Fr.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, Ty. I and Ty. III surcharges, horizontal combination pair, the left stamp Ty. III and the right stamp Ty. I, strong and intact, o.g., h.r., fine; with only 456 Ty. I and 48 Ty. III surcharges produced such combination pairs are very rare; signed Miro twice and Roumet; ex-Gibralter, Neal Allen (Scott #16 var.). (photo)

€1,560

Yvert #16, 1894 “1Fr.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, Ty. I surcharge, used, excellent centering, lightly cancelled, extremely fine (Scott #16; $525.00). (photo - page 20)

€580

Yvert #16, 1894 “1Fr.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, Ty. I surcharge, tied to small piece by 31 March 1894 datestamp, fine; only 456 Ty. I stamps were produced; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #16; $525.00). (photo - page 20)

€580

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Yvert #17-31, 1896-1900 “ZANZIBAR” and “½/ANNA” to “50/ANNAS” Surcharges on 5c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce cplt., most nicely centered, o.g., h.r., except #19 no gum, 2a small toned spot, otherwise fine-very fine set (Scott #17-28, 18a, 19a, 25a; $416.75). (photo - page 20)

€500

Yvert #17a, 18, 24-25, 37, 30, 1896-1900 Surcharges on Peace and Commerce, group of horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes, comprised of red ½a Ty. II “7” as a top pair in a block of four, ½a Ty. I “0” as the bottom pair in a block of four, 2½a and 3a “9” and 5a and 20a “0”, remarkably fresh and intact, o.g., l.h. or small h.r., fine-very fine; a difficult group to assemble (Scott #17a, 18, 22-23, 25, 27 vars.). (photo - page 20)

Maury €2,042

Yvert #20, 22-24, 1896-1900 Surcharges, registered cover to Germany franked by four different surcharged values tied by separate strikes of “Zanzibar/23 Dec 97” datestamps, postmark repeated at right, octagonal “La Reunion a Marseille L.U.No. 2/27 Dec 97” transit and Dresden arrival backstamp, fresh and extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #19-22). (photo - page 18)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #30b, 1896 “20/ANNAS/ZANZIBAS” Error surcharge on 2Fr. Brown on azure, rich color, o.g., very fine and scarce (Scott #27a; $675.00). (photo - page 20)

€770

Yvert #32, 32d, 32h, 1897 “2½” Surcharge Ty. V, IV and IX on “25c.” on “½/ANNA” on 5c Green on greenish, used examples of each, first two tied to small piece by July 1897 postmarks, nicely centered, very fine; only 288, 64 and 96 examples produced respectively; Ty. IV signed Kohler twice and Ty. IX signed Champion (Scott #29, 29 vars.; $720.00+). (photo - page 20)

€710

Yvert #33, 1897 “2½” Surcharge Ty. V on “25c.” on “1/ANNA” on 10c Black on lavender, tied to small piece by neat c.d.s., fresh and well centered, very fine; of the 190 stamps surcharged only 54 are Ty. V; signed Champion (Scott #30; $1,100.00). (photo - page 20)

€1,100

Yvert #34, 1897 “2½” Surcharge Ty. V on “25c.” on “1½/ANNA” on 15c Blue, used with neat c.d.s. cancel, fresh and very fine; of the 260 stamps surcharged only 72 are type V (Scott #31; $950.00). (photo - page 20)

€1,000

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Yvert #34i, 1897 “2½” Surcharge Ty. X on “25c.” on “1½/ANNA” on 15c Blue, used with neat c.d.s. cancel, strong color on fresh paper, very fine and rare; of the 260 stamps surcharged a mere 24 are Ty. X; signed Calves (Scott #31 var.; $950.00+). (photo)

€1,100

Yvert #35, 1897 “5” Surcharge Ty. I on “50c.” on “3/ANNAS” on 30c Brown on bister, tied to small piece by clear 28 July 1897 postmark, nicely centered, fresh and very fine; of the 380 stamps surcharged only 96 are Ty. I; signed Bernichon, Calves twice and Champion and accompanied by 1993 Calves certificate (Scott #32; $950.00). (photo - page 20)

€850

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Yvert #35a, 1897 “5” Surcharge Ty. II on “50c.” on “3/ANNAS” on 30c Brown on bister, tied to small piece by clear 28 July 1897 postmark, strong color, very fine; of the 380 stamps surcharged only 48 are Ty. II; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #32 var.; $950.00+). (photo - page 20)

€1,000

Yvert #35, 1897 “5” Surcharge Ty. VI on “50c.” on “3/ANNAS” on 30c Brown on bister, tied to small piece by clear 25 July 1897 c.d.s., fresh and very fine; of the 380 stamps surcharged only 48 are Ty. VI; signed Bernichon; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #32 var.; $950.00+). (photo - page 20)

€1,000

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Yvert #36, 1897 “5” Surcharge Ty. I on “50c.” on “4/ANNAS” on 40c Red on straw, tied to small piece by neat 26 July 1897 datestamp, bright and fresh, very fine; of the 195 stamps surcharged only 48 are Ty. I; signed A. Brun and Champion (Scott #33; $1,300.00). (photo)

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Yvert #36b, 1897 “5” Surcharge Ty. III on “50c.” on “4/ANNAS” on 40c Red on straw, used with neat 26 July 1897 datestamp, excellent centering, bright and fresh, extremely fine; a great rarity of the 1897 provisional surcharges, with only six Ty. III surcharge stamps produced; signed signed Bloch and A. Brun (Scott #33 var.; $1,300.00+). (photo)

€1,600

Yvert #42, 1897 “2½” and “25c.” Ty. I Surcharge on Pale green sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, clear 26 July 1897 datestamp, fresh and very fine; only 50 copies were made; signed Calves; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #34; $1,300.00). (photo)

€1,500

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Yvert #42, 1897 “2½” and “25c.” Ty. I Surcharge on Pale green sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by clear 28 July 1897 c.d.s., very fine and rare; only 50 stamps were issued; signed Kohler twice (Scott #34; $1,300.00). (photo)

€1,500

Yvert #42, 1897 “2½” and “25c.” Ty. I Surcharge on Pale green sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, tied to small piece by 25 July 1897 postmark, very fine and rare; only 50 examples were printed; signed Calves and Lemarie (Scott #34; $1,300.00). (photo - page 20)

€1,500

Yvert #42b, 1897 “2½” and “25c.” Ty. III Surcharge on Pale green sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by neat 26 July 1897 postmark, very fine; a very rare stamp, with only 20 examples printed; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #34 var.; $1,300.00+). (photo)

€2,100

Yvert #44, 1897 “2½” and “25c.” Ty. I Surcharge on Pale blue sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, tied to small piece by clear 26 July 1897 postmark, very fine and exceedingly rare; with only 10 copies printed; signed A. Brun and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #36; $3,000.00). (photo)

€3,700

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Yvert #44a, 1897 “2½” and “25c.” Ty. II Surcharge on Pale blue sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, neat 27 July 1897 c.d.s., fresh and very fine; an exceedingly rare stamp, with only 12 examples produced; signed Bernichon, A. Brun and Calves; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #36; $3,000.00). (photo)

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€4,400

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Yvert #45, 1897 “5” and “50c.” Ty. IV Surcharge on Brown sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, neat 28 July 1897 postmark, very fine and rare; a mere 20 examples were printed; signed Calves, Champion twice, J-F Brun and others (Scott #37; $2,900.00). (photo)

€3,700

Yvert #46, 1897 “5” and “50c.” Ty. IV Surcharge on Bister sheet-margin, perforated on all four sides, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by clear 28 July 1897 c.d.s., very fine and very rare, as only 20 copies were printed; signed Behr and Kosack (Scott #38; $4,000.00). (photo)

€4,700

★/★★ Yvert #47-52, 1902-03 “½/ANNA” to “3 ANNAS” Surcharges on 5c-30c Definitives horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes, except 10c a block of four, fresh and intact, o.g., 1a and 3a n.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #39-44 vars.). (photo - page 20)

Maury €1,375

★/★★❑ Yvert #52a, 1903 “5 ANNAS” Error surcharge on 30c Lilac, fresh mint block of four, the top right stamp the error and the other three normal, o.g., light h.r., bottom stamps n.h., fine and scarce (Scott #44a; $364.00 for singles). (photo - page 28)

Maury €600

Yvert #58, 1904 “25c” and “2” Surcharge on 4a on 40c Red on straw, used as are all known examples, neat c.d.s. cancel, fine and scarce; only 150 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves (Scott #50; $1,000.00). (photo - page 28)

€1,200

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Yvert #59, 1904 “50” and “5” Surcharge on 3a on 30c Brown on bister, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by neat 22 July 1904 postmark, very fine and rare, only 100 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #51; $1,200.00). (photo)

€1,400

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Yvert #60, 1904 “50” and “5” Surcharge on 4a on 40c Red on straw, used as are all but one known example, tied to small piece by 22 July 1904 datestamp, fresh and very fine; rare, with only 100 stamps surcharged; signed Champion and Miro twice (Scott #52; $1,200.00). (photo)

€1,400

Yvert #61, 1904 “1fr” and “10” Surcharge on 3a on 30c Brown on bister, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 postmark, very fine for this rare stamp; only 50 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves; ex-Gibralter (Scott #53; $2,000.00). (photo)

€2,300

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Yvert #62, 1904 “1fr” and “10” Surcharge on 4a on 40c Red on straw, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by neat 22 July 1904 c.d.s., very fine and rare; only 50 examples were produced; signed Calves and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #54; $2,000.00). (photo)

€2,300

Yvert #64a, 1904 “25c” and “2” Surcharge on 1a on 10c Rose red, inverted surcharge, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by 22 July 1904 datestamp, fine and rare; signed Bernichon, Calves twice and Gilbert (Scott #56a; $1,500.00). (photo)

€1,500

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Yvert #65, 1904 “25c” and “2½” Surcharge on 3a on 30c Lilac, used as are all known examples, single with right gutter margin containing millesimes “3”, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 datestamp, fine; with only 50 stamps having been surcharged this is the only millesimes example possible; signed Champion, Gilbert and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #57; $2,400.00). (photo)

€2,600+

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Yvert #66, 1904 “50c” and “cinq” Surcharge on 3a on 30c Lilac, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by light 22 July 1904 postmark, very fine and rare; only 100 stamps were surcharged; signed Roumet (Scott #58; $1,250.00). (photo)

€1,600

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Yvert #67, 1904 “1fr.” and “dix” Surcharge on 3a on 30c Lilac, used as are all known examples, single with right gutter margin containing millesimes “3”, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 postmarks, fine; with only 50 stamps having been surcharged this is the only millesimes example possible; signed A. Brun and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #59; $2,000.00+). (photo)

€2,300+

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Yvert #68, 1904 “Timbre” Overprint on ½a on 5c Blue postage due, used as are all known examples, cancelled by neat 22 July 1904 postmark, fine and scarce; only 300 stamps were overprinted (Scott #60; $450.00). (photo - page 28)

€530

Yvert #68, 1904 “Timbre” Overprint on ½a on 5c Blue postage due, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by neat 22 July 1904 postmark, very fine and scarce; only 300 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and Gilbert (Scott #60; $450.00). (photo page 28)

€530

Yvert #69, 1904 “Affrancht.” Overprint on 1a on 10c Brown postage due, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 c.d.s., very well centered, extremely fine; only 300 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun (Scott #61; $450.00). (photo - page 28)

€530

Yvert #69, 1904 “Affrancht.” Overprint on 1a on 10c Brown postage due, used as are all known examples, single with right gutter margin containing millesimes “2”, tied to piece by 22 July 1904 datestamp, excellent centering, extremely fine; with only 300 stamps having been overprinted this is one of only six millesimes possible; signed Champion twice and Roumet (Scott #61; $450.00). (photo - page 28)

€530+

Yvert #70, 1904 Red bars overprint on 1½a on 15c Yellow green postage due, used as are all known examples, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 datestamp, fresh and very fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted (Scott #62; $1,000.00). (photo - page 28)

€1,100

Yvert #70, 1904 Red bars overprint on 1½a on 15c Yellow green postage due, used as are all known examples, single with right gutter margin containing millesimes “2”, tied to piece by clear 22 July 1904 postmark, small facial scuff at top, still fine; with only 150 stamps having been overprinted a mere three millesimes are possible; signed Roumet and accompanied by his 2010 certificate (Scott #62; $1,000.00). (photo - page 28)

€1,100+

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S.G. #8k, 1895 2½a Yellow green, “Zanibar” error, lovely mint example of this scarce variety, well struck overprint, bright color and very well centered, o.g., very fine and choice; 1991 BPA certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #7b; $700.00). (photo - page 28)

£700

S.G. #11, 1895 4a Olive green, varieties small second “z” and Arabic “2” for “r’”, tied by squared Zanzibar 3 Nov 98 postmark on India 2/6 Orange stamped envelope to Germany, Ulm receiver of Nov. 24, cover with small edge faults at right, fine and scarce; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1995 certificate (Scott #9). (photo - page 18)

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S.G. #19k, 1895 2R Carmine and yellow brown, inverted “r” of “Zanzibar” ovpt., well centered and fresh, o.g., mild h.r., very fine; this error is especially rare and seldom finds its way to the auction block; signed Holcombe (Scott #14b; $4,250.00). (photo)

£3,750

S.G. #29k, 1896 “2½” Surcharge in red on 1½a Sepia, Roman “1” in “½”, with small second “z”, rich color, o.g., h.r., fine; an elusive variety; 1969 BPA certificate as the old S.G. #135b (Scott #26 var.). (photo - page 28)

£900

S.G. #33, 1898 “2½” Red surcharge on 1a Plum, with small second “z”, tied to piece by Zanzibar c.d.s., well centered, rich color, very fine and scarce (Scott #22; $1,000.00). (photo - page 28)

£950

S.G. #175-176, 1897 “2½” Surcharge on 4a Myrtle green, se-tenant pair with Type 3 and 4 surcharges, right margin vertical pair, the top stamp with Type 3 and the bottom stamp with Type 4 surcharge, quite fresh, o.g., very fine (Scott #53-54). (photo page 28)

£330+

S.G. #239s-45s, 1908 10R-200R Palace, with “SPECIMEN” overprints vertically, unusually bright and fresh set, o.g., never hinged (particularly scarce thus), very fine (Scott #113S-19S). (photo - page 28)

for hinged £830

S.G. #240, 1908 20R Black and yellow green, deep vibrant colors on fresh white paper, o.g., never hinged, very fine (Scott #114; for hinged $425.00). (photo - page 28)

for hinged £450

S.G. #242, 1908 40R Black and orange brown, bright colors, o.g., very fine; 1961 A. Diena certificate (Scott #116; $650.00). (photo - page 28)

£700

S.G. #243, 1908 50R Black and mauve, well centered, fresh colors, o.g., very fine; signed A. Diena and accompanied by a 1957 BPA certificate (Scott #117; $600.00). (photo - page 28)

£600

S.G. #244, 1908 100R Black and steel blue, a highly select mint example, with intense prooflike colors and impressions on pristine white paper, nicely centered, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #118; $800.00). (photo - page 28)

£850

S.G. #245, 1908 200R Brown and greenish black, well centered, attractive rich colors, o.g., some small black offset on gum, very fine (Scott #119; $1,300.00). (photo page 28)

£1,300

S.G. #260d, 1913 40R Black and vermilion Dhow, bright fresh colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed Raybaudi (Scott #137; $450.00). (photo - page 28)

£475

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S.G. #260e, 1913 50R Black and purple Dhow, pristine mint single with impeccable centering, lovely fresh colors and impressions, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #138; for hinged $425.00). (photo - page 28)

for hinged £450

S.G. #260g, 1913 200R Brown and black Dhow, exceptionally well centered, brilliantly fresh colors, o.g, lightly hinged, choice very fine; a handsome example of this high value; signed Raybaudi (Scott #140; $1,000.00). (photo - page 28)

£900

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S.G. #D3, 1931 3c Black on orange postage due, used on 1931 cover from Kenya to Zanzibar, with Kenya and Uganda 1c and 5c King George V tied by light Nairobi c.d.s. postmarks, the postage due stamp cancelled by Zanzibar May 6, 1931 c.d.s., Zanzibar receiving backstamp, “T” handstamp, fine; a scarce commercial usage (Scott #J3). (photo - page 42)

Scott $$600.00

S.G. #D7, 1926 12c Black on green postage due, without gum as issued, slightly rounded corner at bottom left, fine and scarce (Scott #J4B; $1,600.00). (photo - page 28)

£1,500

S.G. #D12, 1931 21c Black on orange postage due, bottom left corner margin single tied by Zanzibar NO 17 30 c.d.s. on incoming cover from Uganda, with three Kenya and Uganda 1c King George V tied by Entebbe Sep 24 c.d.s. postmarks, “T” handstamp and Zanzibar receiving backstamp, 1c stamps with some gum staining, otherwise fine (Scott #J8). (photo - page 42)

Scott $500.00

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£1,300

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S.G. #3/297, D1/17a, Zanzibar collection balance, with the first overprints to 5R including a couple varieties, several of the “2½” Surcharges including some of the elusive stamps, some of the later complete sets, 1908 Issue includes the 30R, 1913 Issue includes the 100R, 1914-22 Issue with Specimen overprints, the 1926 Postage dues are lacking only the rarities, and include the additional ten values with “cent.s” variety, a few faults but largely fine or better.

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★/★★❑ Yvert #1-6, 1859-65 1c-80c Eagle and crown cplt., wonderfully fresh and handsome set of sheet-margin mint blocks of four, all with large even margins on the other three sides, o.g., top stamps l.h. or h.r. and the bottom pairs all n.h., extremely fine; a very desirable set of blocks (Scott #1-6; $1,275.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €1,355

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★★/★ Yvert #3a, 1859 10c Bister on yellowish, one sideways, incredibly fresh bottom sheetmargin mint strip of three, the center stamp sideways, large to very large margins, strong color on crisp clean paper, o.g., right stamp very lightly hinged and with a natural translucent spot, the left se-tenant pair never hinged, extremely fine; signed Pavoille (Scott #3a; $1,032.50 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €1,135

Yvert #8, 1872 5c Yellow green on yellowish, select mint example, large margins all around, uncommonly bright and fresh, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine and choice; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1993 certificate (Scott #8; $1,000.00). (photo - page 28)

€1,100

Yvert #10, 1871 80c Rose on pinkish, ample to mostly large margins, bright and fresh, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #15; $1,100.00). (photo - page 28)

€1,200

Yvert #11-13, 1871 10c Bister on yellowish, 20c Blue on bluish and 40c Orange on yellowish, fresh and attractive mint singles of each, all with large even margin all around, strong colors, o.g., l.h., very fine; 20c signed Roumet and Behr and accompanied by 1970 Behr certificate and 40c signed Behr and Calves (Scott #9, 11, 14; $1,150.00). (photo page 34)

€1,350

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Yvert #13a, 17, 1871-72, 40c Orange on yellowish, Ty. II and 5c Green on pale blue, single of former and horizontal pair of latter, both with ample to huge margins all around, tied to piece by blue “SNG” in lozenge cancel of Senegal, very fine; signed Calves and accompanied by 2002 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #14a, 19; $659.50). (photo - page 34)

€722

Yvert #15, 1876 2c Red brown on yellowish, exceptionally fresh mint single, four large margins, good color, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Calves (Scott #17; $475.00). (photo page 34)

€550

Yvert #15, 1876 2c Red brown on yellowish, scarce used example of this low value, ample to mostly large margins, bright and fresh, 1876 Saigon cancel, very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #17; $750.00). (photo - page 34)

€900

1876 Four Centimes Grey The Rarest Stamp of the French Colonies General Issues

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Yvert #16, 1876 4c Grey, an outstanding mint example of this classic rarity, with large even margins all around, fresh color on crisp clean paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine; an especially difficult stamp to find mint, and it is almost never encountered in this superior quality; signed Behr, A. Brun, Calves and others and accompanied by 1997 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #18; $11,000.00). (photo)

€12,500

★/★★❑ Yvert #23, 1872 25c Blue on bluish, Ty. I, handsome top left corner margin mint block of four, with ample to mostly large margins on the other sides, luxuriant rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., the bottom pair n.h., very fine; signed Calves (Scott #12; $900.00 for hinged). (photo - page 34)

for hinged €900

★/★★❑ Yvert #28, 1878 75c Rose on rose, Ty. I, bottom right corner margin mint block of six (3x2), with large margins on the other sides, bright and fresh, o.g., h.r. or l.h., bottom center stamp n.h., very fine (Scott #28; $450.00 for singles). (photo - page 34)

€610

★/★★❑ Yvert #28-29, 1877-78 75c Rose on rose, Ty. I and 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Ty I, mint blocks of four, both with large even margins all around, including 1Fr. with a sheet-margin at right, remarkably fresh, o.g., l.h., the bottom pairs n.h., extremely fine; 75c signed Calves on each (Scott #28-29; $540.00 for hinged singles). (photo - page 34)

for hinged €730

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Yvert #35, 1878 25c Blue on bluish, Ty. II, the superb example offered here must surely be one of the finest mint singles extant of this rarity, as it possesses impressively large margins all around, including a sheet-margin at bottom, plus its color is a strikingly rich and distinctive blue, while its reverse reveals full clean o.g. which has only been lightly hinged, an extremely fine gem; signed Buhler, Calves and Kohler and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #35a; $4,250.00). (photo)

€5,000

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Yvert #35, 1878 25c Blue on bluish, Ty. II, remarkably, the Wyer collection contains a second choice mint example of this rare general issue, possessing uniformly large margins all around, rich distinctive blue color and a fine impression, full clean o.g. which has only been very lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 1997 Behr certificate (Scott #35a; $4,250.00). (photo)

€5,000

Yvert #36, 1877 25c Ultramarine on bluish, Ty. II, handsome top right corner margin mint block of four, with large margins on the other sides, remarkably fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; each signed A. Brun (Scott #35; $420.00 for singles). (photo - page 34)

for hinged €300

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Yvert #36A, 1877 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Ty. II, a pleasing mint example of this scarce type, uncommonly large margins, rich color, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott unlisted). (photo)

€2,200

★/★★❑ Yvert #39, 40, 42, 45, 1878-79 4c Claret on lavender, 10c Black on lavender, 20c Red on green and 35c Black on orange, Types II, wonderfully fresh sheet-margin mint blocks of four, the 35c a bottom right corner sheet-margin example, each with large even margins on the other sides, o.g., 10c and 20c light h.r. at top, 35c l.h. at top, the bottom pairs and all the 4c stamps n.h., except the 20c only one n.h., extremely fine and attractive group (Scott #40, 41, 43, 36; $1,715.00). (photo - page 34)

for hinged €1,680

Yvert #43, 1879 25c Black on red, Ty. II, gorgeous top right corner margin single, with generous margins on the other two sides, intense color on fresh paper, o.g., extremely fine; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #44; $600.00). (photo - page 34)

€700

Yvert #44, 1880 25c Yellow on straw, large margins all around, bright fresh color, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Calves (Scott #45; $725.00). (photo - page 34)

€800

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Yvert #TT1-17, 1884 1c-5Fr. Black and 1Fr.-5Fr. Brown postage dues cplt., generally fresh, ample to mostly large margins, o.g., h.r. or l.h., very fine set; 1Fr. and 2Fr. signed Lemarie (Scott #J1-14, J12a-14a; $1,332.00). (photo - page 34)

€1,577

Yvert #TT14, 1884 5Fr. Black postage due, seldom seen post office fresh mint example, four large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #J14a; $425.00 for hinged). (photo - page 34)

for hinged €500

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France #6, 1849 25c Blue, four margin single tied by “3733” in dots, with matching “Orleans-Ville Algerie 22 Fevr. 52” c.d.s. on folded letter to Paris, with receiving backstamp, cover is fresh, very fine (Scott #A6S). (photo - page 42)

Scott $700.00

Yvert #25 var., 1924 65c Rose, with “ALGERIE” misplaced, mint block of ten, being the bottom two rows with selvage on three sides, the overprint shifted to the left (into the next stamp), bright and fresh, o.g., stamps all n.h. (hinged in the selvage only), very fine and a handsome showpiece; this value is not listed in Maury with the shifted overprint (Scott #24 var.). (photo - page 76)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #84c, 1927 10Fr. Brown and red, short tree variety, bottom right corner margin vertical pair, the top stamp being the variety, bright colors, o.g., n.h., fine; signed Roumet (Scott #66 var.). (photo - page 34)

for hinged €855+

Yvert #85a, 1927 20Fr. Violet and green, five trees variety, top margin block of four, the top right stamp being the variety, bright colors, o.g., n.h., fine (Scott #67d; $925.00+). (photo - page 38)

for hinged €795+

★/★★ Yvert #87-99 var., 1930 5c+5c to 5Fr.+5Fr. Semi-postals, imperforate cplt., the lower values in right sheet-margin singles, the 50c and higher values in bottom sheet-margin singles with partial imprint, large margins, bright colors, o.g., never hinged except the 3Fr. and 5Fr. are lightly hinged, extremely fine; 1982 Friedl certificate for the three high values (Scott #B14-26 var.; $675.00). (photo - page 38

475.00

Yvert #99a, 1930 5Fr. + 5Fr. Green and red carmine, inverted center, a choice example of this scarce and attractive inverted center, well centered, brilliantly rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #B26a; $875.00). (photo - page 38)

for hinged €825

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Yvert #137A, 1938 90c Red, unissued value, bright fresh color, o.g., n.h., fine and scarce (Scott #67 footnote; for hinged $1,000.00). (photo - page 38) for hinged €1,375.00

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Yvert #137Aa, 1938 90c Red, unissued value, with advertising band, bottom left corner margin single with advertising band at bottom, exceptionally fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine (Scott #67 footnote; $1,000.00+). (photo - page 38)

€1,550

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Yvert #158c, 1939 “1F” surcharge on 90c Red, pair, one without surcharge, top left corner margin horizontal pair, the left stamp missing the surcharge, lovely bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a rarely offered error; signed A. Brun (Scott #131d; $2,050.00). (photo)

for hinged €1,900

Yvert #158Aa, 158Ad, 1940 “1F” Type II surcharge on 90c Red, inverted surcharge, top right corner margin block of four, the top two stamps with advertising bands, well centered, bright color, o.g., very fine; each stamp signed A. Brun (Scott #131f, 131f var.). (photo - page 38)

for singles €480+

Yvert #167b, 1941 “+60c” on 90c Red, pair, one without surcharge, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, the left stamp missing the surcharge, exceedingly well centered, rich vibrant color, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a superb example of this rare error; signed A. Brun, Roumet (Scott #B27b; $1,400.00). (photo - page 38)

for hinged €1,100

Yvert #196B, 1942 5Fr. Green, unissued value, left sheet-margin single, well centered and fresh, o.g., stamp is n.h., thinned in the selvage only, very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #137 footnote; $875.00). (photo - page 38)

€1,150

Yvert #196D, 1942 20Fr. Gray black, unissued value, well centered, exceptionally fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #137 footnote; $600.00). (photo - page 38)

€525

Yvert #245b, 1945 1.50Fr.+3.50Fr Blue, “RF” omitted, fresh color and paper, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun, Calves (Scott #B43 var.). (photo - page 38)

€715

1965 Unissued 30c and 60c Afro-Asian Conference cplt., o.g., n.h., very fine; 1993 Calves certificate. (photo - page 38)

Est. 150-200

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1936 Tour of Africa flight cover, originating in Algeria and ending in French Sudan, with ten stamps from nine different colonies affixed and tied by c.d.s. on arrival, with Algeria and Sudan backstamps, with proper cachet and signed by the pilot, very fine; only 110 covers were carried. (photo - page 42)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #CP7A, 1921 60c Blue, with “CONTROLE/REPARTITEUR” overprint, bottom margin single, bright color, o.g., just a faint suggestion of hinging, fine; signed A. Brun. (photo - page 38)

€630

Yvert #CP7Ab, 1921 60c Blue, overprint omitted, unusually well centered, fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed Calves. (photo - page 38)

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Yvert #CP51b, CP54b, 1938 60c-1.80Fr. and 2.40Fr.-3Fr. Black, imperforate, setenant gutter pairs, the two pairs representing the only combination values in the series, large margins, o.g., n.h., latter with a couple tiny spots of gum flaking mentioned for strict accuracy, both with horizontal crease in the gutter as always, very fine. (photo - page 38)

for hinged €1,660

Yvert #CP94A, 1941 16.55Fr. Black, bright and fresh, o.g., trivial h.r., fine; a scarce and key stamp; only 100 were overprinted on the black stamp in error; signed A. Brun, Roumet. (photo - page 44)

€1,200

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Yvert #1-23, 1931 “ANDORRE” Overprint on ½c-20Fr. Definitives cplt., a pristine mint set, generally well centered for these, immaculate o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; an unusually nice set (Scott #1-22, P1; $2,083.15). (photo - page 44)

€2,700

Yvert #1-23, 1931 “ANDORRE” Overprint on ½c-20Fr. Definitives cplt., generally fresh and well centered, o.g., h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #1-22, P1; $1,252.25). (photo - page 44)

€1,375

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Yvert #1a, 1931 “ANDORRE” Overprint and “½/centime” surcharge on 1c Grey, double overprint, attractive top right corner margin single, wonderfully fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., fine and rare; signed Calves twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #P1a; $4,000.00). (photo)

€4,500

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Yvert #2a, 1931 “ANDORRE” Overprint on 1c Grey, double overprint, top sheetmargin mint single, strong color, unblemished o.g., n.h., fresh and fine; only 100 errors were printed; signed Calves twice and Champion twice (Scott #1a; $2,750.00). (photo)

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Yvert #2a, 1931 “ANDORRE” Overprint on 1c Grey, double overprint, post office fresh mint block of four, particularly well centered, good color, strong and intact, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; blocks of four are exceedingly rare as only a single sheet of 100 stamps was discovered; each signed Calves twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #1a; $11,000.00+). (photo)

for singles €10,400

Maury #24A-27A & var., 1933 “ELECTIONS/SEPTEMBRE/1933” Overprints on 1c-5c and 20c pictorials, group of nine items comprised of normal overprints on 1c and 3c, inverted overprints on 2c, 3c and 5c, double overprint without “1933” on 1c, double overprint, one inverted on 1c, a vertical pair of 2c with inverted overprints, the bottom stamp without “ELECTIONS” and 20c with double overprint, one inverted, this being a value which is not listed by Maury (cataloged as listed value), all o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 44)

€3,120

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Maury #85 var., 1942 50c Prussian green, imperforate error, right sheet-margin single, with large even margins on the other three sides, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and very rare; this imperforate was an error, as opposed to most French area imperforates which were produced for sale to collectors, and a mere five examples are known; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1994 certificate (Scott #75 var.). (photo)

€2,850

Yvert #93-118 var., 1944-46 10c-50Fr. Definitives, imperforate, complete set of all 27 values in matched left sheet-margin horizontal pairs, large margins, o.g., n.h., fresh and extremely fine (Scott #78-104 var.). (photo - page 44)

€1,422

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Yvert #TT1-3, 5-15s, 1931-32 “ANDORRE” Overprint on 5c-30c, 60c-3Fr. and 1c-5Fr. Postage dues, handstamped “Especimen” in blue-black by a Portuguese African postal administration, some with some gum, 5c, 30c, 2Fr. and 3Fr. with small surface rubs, otherwise fine-very fine; 1989 Holcombe certificate (Scott #J1-3, 5-15). (photo - page 44)

Est. 200-300

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Spanish Andorra mostly mint collection to 1982, includes the first overprint set, plus additional stamps in different perforations, as well as six blocks, the 1929 set is complete in both Perf. 14 and Perf. 11½, plus additional used Peseta values, as well as mint blocks, the 1936 Issue includes the scarce 40c Dark blue stamp, plus a run of more modern issues, also includes the unissued 1875 set and both 1932 Air post sets, there are also six covers present (including two with the first issue), o.g., some n.h., generally fine-very fine.

Est. 750-1,000

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Yvert #1-4, 6, 11-13, 16-19, 1892-1907 1c-5, 15c, 50c-1Fr. and 25c-50c Peace and Commerce, horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; a difficult group to assemble (Scott #1-4, 7, 11, 13, 15-19 vars.). (photo page 44)

€3,470

Maury #19a, 1907 45c Black on grey green, perforated 11, fresh mint example of this scarce stamp, o.g., n.h., fine (Scott #15a; $575.00). (photo - page 44)

€650

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Maury #21d, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, omitted surcharge, horizontal strip of three, the left stamp without surcharge, o.g., light h.r., very fine and rare; signed Champion twice (Scott #21a; $1,100.00). (photo)

€1,350

Yvert #22, 22A, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 15c Blue, block of seven, the right stamp showing the surcharge with wide spacing, tied to reverse of registered cover to Tamatave by “Diego-Suarez, Madagascar/4 Aout 13” datestamps, with the postmark repeated on front, Tamatave arrival backstamp, very fine (Scott #22, 22b). (photo - page 42)

Est. 150-200

Maury #22d, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 15c Blue, omitted surcharge, bottom sheetmargin horizontal pair, surcharge omitted on the left stamp, strong and intact, o.g., h.r., very fine and rare (Scott #22a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 44)

€1,200

Yvert #29-30, 1912 “10” Surcharges on 75c Violet on orange and 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, horizontal pairs of each, tied to cover to Paris along with Mayotte #26 and Madagascar #97 (on reverse) by “Tananarive, Pl. Colbert/25 Oct, 17” datestamps, “La Reunion a Marseille/No 6” transit and Paris arrival backstamps, fresh and very fine three country franking (Scott #29-30). (photo - page 42)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #2, 2c, 1888 “A & T/1” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, sideways surcharge, the left stamp in a horizontal pair with normal surcharge, excellent centering and very fresh, o.g., h.r., extremely fine (Scott #2, 2c; $192.50 for singles). (photo - page 44)

for singles €220+

1888 Five Cent Surcharge on Two Cent Brown on Buff A Magnificent Example of this French Indo-China Rarity

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Yvert #3, 1888 “A & T/5” Surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, without gum as prepared, an especially choice example of this rare stamp, incredibly well centered amid balanced margins, rich fresh colors on crisp white paper, bold surcharge impression, extremely fine; signed Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate (Scott #3 var. listed as a footnote after #9; $7,500.00). (photo)

€8,700

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Yvert #4a, 1887 “5” Ty. c Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, an incredibly fresh mint single that is also well centered, strong colors, bold surcharge impressions, o.g., l.h., choice very fine; signed Calves twice and accompanied by his 2001 certificate (Scott #4d; $2,250.00). (photo)

€3,200

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Yvert #5b 1888 “A & T/1” and “A - T/1” Surcharges on 2c Brown on buff, without gum as issued, an impressive left sheet-margin horizontal combination pair, the left stamp with “&” between “A” and “T” and the right stamp with “-” between “A” and “T”, wonderfully fresh, with strong and intact perforations, rich color on crisp clean paper, very fine for this; the only known combination pair of these two surcharge types; signed Calves and Marquelet and accompanied by 2001 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #7c; $7,500.00). (photo)

€9,200

Yvert #6, 1888 “A - T/1” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, particularly well centered and fresh, o.g., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #8; $500.00). (photo - page 44)

€550

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€2,659

Yvert #4a, 1892 “BENIN” Overprint on 5c Green on greenish, pair, one without overprint, horizontal pair, the right stamp with overprint omitted, tied to small piece by 1893 datestamps, deep rich color, fresh and very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #4a; $550.00). (photo - page 44)

€680

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Yvert #4A, 1892 Blue “BENIN” Overprint on 5c Green on greenish, unused with traces of gum, rich color, very fine and rare; signed A. Brun and Miro twice; ex-Gibralter, Neal Allen (Scott #15, $2,500.00). (photo)

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Yvert #12 var., 1892 “BENIN” Overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, omitted “B” of “BENIN” on overprint with accent over the “E”, bright and fresh, o.g., minor h.r., fine; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #12 var; $500.00 for normal). (photo - page 44)

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Yvert #14-17, 1892 “01” Surcharge on 5c Green on greenish and “40” to “75” Surcharges on 15c Blue cplt., nicely centered and quite fresh, o.g., very fine; only 100 of the black “75” surcharge were issued; #15 signed A. Brun twice, #16 signed A. Brun and Calves and accompanied by 1993 Calves certificate and the rare #17 signed A. Brun twice, Calves, Gilbert and Thier (Scott #16-19; $4,920.00). (photo)

€5,700

Yvert #14 var., 1892 “01” Surcharge and “BENIN” overprint on 5c Green on greenish, double “BENIN” overprint, well centered, intense color, part o.g., very fine and rare; signed Calves twice (Scott #16 var.; $350.00 for normal). (photo - page 44)

for normal €400

Yvert #33-45, 1894 1c-1Fr. Navigation and Commerce cplt., wonderfully fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #33-45; $248.00). (photo - page 44)

Maury €360

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Yvert #TT1-4, 1894 “BENIN” Overprint on 1c-30c Postage dues cplt, each with mostly large margins all around, 5c and 30c no gum, the other two o.g., small h.r., very fine set; 5c signed Bloch, 10c and 20c signed A. Brun and 30c signed Bloch and Bernichon (Scott #J1-4; $700.00). (photo - page 44)

€750

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Michel #IIP, 1900 2pf Gray blue proof of the unissued value, exceedingly fresh, o.g., never hinged, small owner’s handstamp on gum, very fine and extraordinarily rare; 2001 Briefmarkenprufstelle Basel certificate. (photo)

€7,000

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Michel #4H, 1897 20pf Violet ultramarine, half used as 10pf, tied by Kamerun 3.10.98 c.d.s. on picture postcard to Mannheim, bisect with bright color, very fine; this bisect usage was authorized for a short time in 1898, a major German Colonies postal history rarity of only a tiny number of covers or cards are known today, all of which bear this cancel dated 3.10.98; signed Pfenninger, Bothe and accompanied by a 1998 Eibenstein certificate (Scott #4a; $18,750.00). (photo)

€20,000

Michel #10H, 1911 20pf Violet ultramarine, half used as 10pf, vertical bisect tied by Longji 19.5.11 c.d.s., with negative handstamp alongside, on cover to Hamburg, the original contents also included, overall fresh and a very fine example of this rare bisect, which was used only from Longji on May 19; signed Pfenninger and accompanied by a 2003 Steuer certificate (Scott #10a; $7,500.00). (photo)

€9,000

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€5,000

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German Cameroun balance, with 30 forerunners used or on piece, the 1887-89 Issues include both shades of the 2M, two shades of the 10pf, various 50pf including two singles (one Michel #44d; Steuer cert.), one pair and one block of four, plus several from the 1890-1900 Issues including shades and a 50pf strip of three, the issues stamps are complete mint, plus another nearly complete used group, some shade varieties of the 1897 3pf, also one booklet, a few covers or cards including one cover with corner margin singles of the 1900 3M and 5M, a few minor faults but mainly fine-very fine.

Est. 1,500-2,000

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S.G. #B1-13, 1915 ½p to 5/- “C.E.F.” surcharges cplt., each with a readable c.d.s. cancel, fresh colors, a couple values with minor adherence of the envelope on back, finevery fine; a scarce set to find used; Shilling values each signed A. Brun, and the whole set with a clear 1998 Brandon certificate (Scott #53-65; $4,057.00). (photo - page 44)

£3,634

S.G. #B1/9, Six registered covers to Switzerland, all with one to three of the “C.E.F.” overprints, along with stamps of Northern Nigeria (two), Nigeria (one), Lagos (one) or French Cameroun (two), all addressed to the same correspondence in Berne, with proper backstamps, originating cities are Buea (three), Victoria (two) and Tinto (one), finevery fine; three are ex-Dale-Lichtenstein (Scott #53/61). (photo - page 42)

Est. 500-750

S.G. #B3, 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Surcharge on 10pf Carmine, single tied by Duala 23.8.15 c.d.s. on cover to Siene et Bise and forwarded to Bordeaux, French transit and receiving backstamps, cover with a tiny tear at top and a few trivial age spots, fine; a scarce commercial usage (Scott #55). (photo - page 42)

Est. 150-200

S.G. #B3b, 1915 “C.E.F/1d.” surcharge on 10pf Carmine, double overprint, well centered and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; 1968 RPS certificate (Scott #55b; $375.00). (photo - page 44)

£375

S.G. #B3e, 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Black surcharge, top right corner margin block of six, well centered, remarkably bright and fresh, o.g., never hinged, very fine and handsome (Scott #55c). (photo - page 76)

Est. 150-200

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S.G. #B3e var., 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Black surcharge on 10pf Carmine, misplaced surcharge, left sheet margin block of eight, with the top left stamp (position 41 on the sheet) having the “1” with thin serifs variety, well centered, bright color, o.g., n.h., there is some very faint toning affecting the middle of the block (not the key variety), very fine; only the top nine rows of one sheet (90 stamps) exist with this misplaced surcharge, and the “1” with thin serifs variety is unique; a striking and rare showpiece; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1990 certificate (Gibbs #3Ae, 3Aea; Scott #55c var.). (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

S.G. #B3e var., 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Black surcharge on 10pf Carmine, misplaced surcharge, right sheet-margin block of six, the bottom right stamp (position 50 on the sheet) being the “1” with rounded corner variety, well centered, bright color, o.g., n.h., sealed tear in the selvage only, very fine; only 90 stamps were made with the misplaced surcharge and the “1’ with rounded corner variety is unique; another impressive showpiece; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1990 certificate (Gibbs #3Ae, 3Aeb; Scott #55c var.). (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

S.G. #B3e var., 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Black surcharge on 10pf Carmine, misplaced surcharge, mint block of eight, with the bottom right stamp (position 85 on the sheet) showing the thin “F” variety, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; only 90 of the misplaced surcharge stamp were printed, with only two of the thin “F” varieties produced; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1990 certificate (Gibbs #3Ae, 3Aef; Scott #55c var.). (photo - page 44)

Est. 1,000-1,500

S.G. #B3ea, 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Black surcharge on 10pf Carmine, “1” with thin serifs, exceptionally fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; an elusive variety (Scott #55d; $275.00). (photo - page 52)

£250

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S.G. #B4a, 1915 “C.E.F./2d.” Surcharge on 20pf Ultramarine, double overprint, one albino, fresh mint single with a clear second albino overprint, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; only 50 were produced; 1982 BPA certificate (Scott #56a; $225.00). (photo - page 52)

£300

S.G. #B7a, 1915 “C.E.F./4d.” Surcharge on 40pf Black and carmine, short “4”, bright fresh colors, o.g., lightly hinged, a fine example of this scarce variety; signed Kilian BPP (Scott #59a; $740.00). (photo - page 52)

£850

S.G. #B7b, 1915 “C.E.F./4d.” Surcharge on 40pf Black and carmine, triple surcharge, two albino, horizontal pair, each with two clear albino overprints, well centered, bright colors, o.g., never hinged, very fine; only 47 examples were made; photocopy of a 1980 BPA certificate for the block of eight from which this came (Scott #59b; for hinged $520.00+). (photo - page 52)

for hinged £650+

S.G. #B11a, 1915 “C.E.F./2s.” Surcharge on 2M Blue, inverted “S”, position 12 on the sheet, right margin single, fresh color, o.g., shallow thin spot and faint bit of toning on reverse only, very fine appearance; only 100 were printed (Scott #63a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 52)

£900

S.G. #B12, 1915 “C.E.F./3s.” Surcharge on 3M violet black, handsome used single with central “Duala/Kamerun/26.7.16” c.d.s., intense deep color being virtually black, wonderfully well centered, extremely fine; a difficult value used; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #64; $900.00). (photo - page 52)

£800

S.G. #B12a, 1915 “C.E.F./3s.” Surcharge on 3M Violet black, inverted “S”, well centered, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, a few perf. tips at top with just the slightest suggestion of toning, still very fine; only 100 were made; signed H. Bloch, Champion and Bothe, as well as accompanied by a 1978 BPA certificate (Scott #64a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 52)

£900

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Gibbs #PS2, 1915 “C.E.F./1d.” Surcharge on 10pf Carmine postal card, franked along with French Cameroun 10c Red and rose lake (Yvert #42; Scott #101), the stamp tied by violet “Tresor et Poste aux Armees” c.d.s., paying the 10c postcard rate to Dakar (backstamped), very fine; a scarce military cancel; 1993 Holcombe certificate. (photo page 42)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #38-52, 1915 “Corps Expeditionnaire/Franco-Anglais/CAMEROUN” Overprints on 1c-2Fr. Gabon pictorials, complete mint set without the 10c rarity, except the 10c used on piece and the 40c used, fresh and well centered, colonial gum as always, very fine; all but the 10c signed Calves, A. Brun et al (Scott #101-15; $2,406.00). (photo - page 52)

€2,789

Yvert #38-52, 1915 “Corps Expeditionnaire/Franco-Anglais/CAMEROUN” Overprints on 1c-2Fr. Gabon pictorials, complete used set with matching “Duala, Cameroun/6.4.16” German datestamps, except the 10c rarity, generally fresh and well centered, very fine; all signed Miro twice (Scott #101-15; $2,094.00). (photo - page 52)

€2,400

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Yvert #42A, 1915 “Corps Expeditionnaire/Franco-Anglais/CAMEROUN” Overprint on 10c Gabon red and carmine, a lovely mint example of this rarity, beautifully centered and quite fresh, vivid rich colors, colonial gum as always, extremely fine; a choice example of this sought-after rarity, of which are mere 25 copies were issued; signed A. Brun, J-F Brun, Calves and Roumet, as well as being accompanied by 1998 Behr and 2004 Calves certificates; ex-Gilbert (Scott #105A; $22,500.00). (photo)

€25,000

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Yvert #46a, 1915 “Corps Expeditionnaire/Franco-Anglais/CAMEROUN” Overprint on 35c Dark violet and green, double overprint, fresh colors, colonial gum as always with interleaving adhering, very fine and rare; signed A. Brun, J-F Brun and Calves twice; ex-Gilbert (Scott #109a; $1,750.00). (photo)

€2,050

Yvert #58a-66a, 1916 “Occupation/Francaise/du Cameroun” Overprints on Congo 20c-2Fr., overprints reading up cplt., 20c, 30c and 50c used with Duala datestamps and the others all mint, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine set; each signed A. Brun or Calves (Scott #123-29; $710.00). (photo - page 52)

€732

Yvert #75a, 1916 “CAMEROUN/Occupation/Francaise” Overprint on 30c Scarlet and green, double overprint, bottom sheet-margin single, beautifully centered, o.g., choice very fine (Scott #138a; $400.00). (photo - page 52)

€500

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Yvert #86a, 96a, 1921 “CAMEROUN” Overprint on 4c Grey and light green and 50c Blue and ultramarine; omitted overprints, top left corner margin single and left sheet-margin single respectively, well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine; 4c signed Calves (Scott #149b, 159b; $850.00). (photo - page 52)

Maury €1,080

★/★★ Yvert #129a, 129b, 131a, 1925-27 2Fr. Dull green and brown orange, omitted value and double value and 10Fr. Orange and violet, omitted value, o.g., 2Fr. double value n.h., 2Fr. omitted value l.h., and 10Fr. omitted value with slightly colonial gum, fine-very fine; #129a signed Roumet and #131a signed A. Brun (Scott #207 var., 210 var.). (photo - page 52)

Maury €1,100

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Yvert #129d, 1925 5Fr. Brown and black on bluish, cliche of 2Fr. in plate of 5Fr., handsome top left corner margin block of four, the bottom right stamp the cliche error, attractively centered and quite fresh, with strong and intact perforations, o.g., the error l.h. and the others n.h., very fine; a striking multiple, of which only 52 copies were printed; signed Varinois (Scott #209a; $1,400.00+). (photo)

€2,000+

★★/★ Yvert #147a, 148a, 1927-33 1.75Fr. Dark blue and light blue and 3Fr. Olive brown and red violet, double values, o.g., first n.h. and second very lightly hinged, fine (Scott #206 var., 208 var.). (photo - page 52)

Maury €525

Yvert #161, 1939 2.25Fr. New York World’s Fair, value and inscription printed on the gummed side, right sheet-margin single, o.g., l.h., faint stain at top center, otherwise very fine and scarce; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet (Scott #224 var.). (photo - page 52)

€880

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Maury #190b, 1940 “CAMEROUN/FRANCAIS/27-8-40” Overprint on 20Fr. Dark green, closed “4” in “40”, very rare mint example of this variety, usual colonial gum, very fine; only listed in Maury as used; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #279A). (photo)

for used €2,250

Yvert #202a, 215a, 217a, 1940 “CAMEROUN/FRANCAIS/27-8-40” Overprint on 50c Light green and carmine, 25c Black brown and 1.75Fr. Dark blue, inverted overprints, well centered, o.g., extremely fine; 50c signed Calves and 25c signed A. Diena (Scott #264a, 261a, 273 var.). (photo - page 56)

€850

Yvert #208-32 vars., 1940 “CAMEROUN/FRANCAIS/27-8-40” Overprints on 2c-20Fr. Pictorials, an remarkable set of 25 corner margin blocks of four, each cancelled at center of block and tied to piece by clear “Duala, Cameroun/27 Oct 1940” datestamp, #208-14 and 223-27 with one stamp in each block showing the closed “4” in “40” variety, #215-20 and 231-32 with two stamps in each block showing the large “8” variety and #215-20 and 230-32 with one stamp in each block also showing the large “0” in “40” variety, extremely fine and probably unique as a set of used blocks of four; cataloged as normal used singles with no premium for the varieties which are not listed in either Yvert or Maury (Scott #255/279A; $1,286.80 for normal used singles). (photo - page 76)

€1,359+

Yvert #208a, 1940 Black “CAMEROUN/FRANCAIS/27-8-40” Overprint on 2c Black brown, tropical o.g. as always on this rare error, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #255 var.). (photo - page 56)

€1,500

Yvert #210a, 1940 Black “CAMEROUN/FRANCAIS/27-8-40” Overprint on 4c Deep ultramarine, browned tropicalized o.g. as always on this rare overprint error, very fine (Scott #257 var.). (photo - page 56)

€1,500

Yvert #236-39, 1940 “+5 Frs./SPITFIRE” Surcharges on 25c-70c Falls on M’bam River cplt., usual colonial o.g., very fine set; each signed A. Brun (Scott #B10-13; $500.00). (photo - page 56)

€530

Yvert #236-39, 1940 “+5 Frs./SPITFIRE” Surcharges on 25c-70c Falls on M’bam River cplt., used on piece with 7 December 1940 Bangangte datestamps, very fine; signed Bloch (Scott #B10-13; $425.00). (photo - page 56)

€430

Yvert #236-39, 1940 “+5 Frs./SPITFIRE” Surcharges on 25c-70c Falls on M’bam River cplt., each tied by 8 December 1940 Douala postmark to locally addressed censored cover with Spitfire cachet and military censor’s handstamps, very fine (Scott #B1013; $425.00 for used). (photo - page 60)

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Yvert #245a-46a, 1941 “SPITFIRE 10 fr./General de GAULLE” Surcharges on 1.25Fr. and 2.25Fr. New York World’s Fair, inverted “a” in “General”, left sheetmargin horizontal se-tenant pairs, the right stamps the errors, the left stamps with light February 1941 datestamps, usual colonial gum, the used 2.25Fr. with a water stain, otherwise very fine and scarce (Scott #B14-15 var.). (photo - page 56)

€930

Yvert #245b-46b, 1941 “SPITFIRE 10 fr./General de GAULLE” Surcharges on 1.25Fr. and 2.25Fr. New York World’s Fair, inverted “e” in “de”, bottom sheet-margin se-tenant vertical pairs, the top stamps the errors, usual colonial o.g., extremely fine; each signed A. Brun and J-F Brun (Scott #B14-15 var.). (photo - page 56)

€960

★/★★ Yvert #257a, 260a, 262a, 262c, 1941 2Fr. Dark green, 5Fr. Carmine, 20Fr. Blue and 20Fr. Orange, errors of color, o.g., l.h., 5Fr. n.h., fine-very fine; 2Fr. signed Calves, 5Fr. signed Bloch and 20Fr. orange signed A. Brun (Scott #290, 293, 295 var.). (photo - page 56)

Maury €1,485

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Yvert #PA17a, 1942 50Fr. Dark green, omitted value, o.g., small h.r., fine (Scott #C6 var.). (photo - page 56)

€670

Maury #BS1, 1953 500Fr. Rhumsiki Peak special souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #C30 var.). (photo - page 76)

€600

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“Castelorizo/Occupation Francaise/1e Armee Navale/3e Escadre” and anchor cachet tying Greece 1911 10l Carmine rose and 1912 3l Orange (Scott #202, N153) to cover addressed to a medic on board the cruiser Jeanne D’Arc, “Corr. D’Armees/PortSaid/16 FEVR, 16” backstamp, cover with harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 60)

Maury €1,150

“Castellorizo/*Corps Doccupation*” and anchor cachet tying French Levant 1902-20 5c, 15c, 20c and 25c (#13, 15-16, 24) and Alexandria 10c+5c (#34) to 1917 registered cover to Vanves, France, Marseille military control cachet and Port Said, Marseille and Vanves backstamps, fresh and very fine; signed Calves. (photo - page 60)

Maury €1,000+

Yvert #1-13, 1920 “B.N.F./CASTELLORIZO” Overprint on 1c to 20Pi on 5Fr. Definitives cplt., o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; only 120 each of the top three values were issued; 10c, 25c, 40c, 2Pi and 20Pi signed A. Brun, Calves and/or Champion (Scott #1-13; $2,348.00). (photo - page 56)

€2,230

Yvert #2aA-5aA, 7aA, 11aA-13aA, 1920 “B.N.F./CASTELLORISO” Misspelled overprint with “S” instead of “Z” on 2c-10c, 20c and 2Pi on 50c-20Pi on 5Fr. Definitives, fresh and attractive mint examples of each of these rare errors, o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; 5c and 20c signed Calves and 4Pi signed A. Brun (Scott #2c-5c, 7c, 11c-13c; $4,965.00). (photo - page 56)

€3,155

Maury #8c var., 1920 “B.N.F./CASTELLORISO” Misspelled overprint with “S” instead of “Z” and “1 PIASTRE” Surcharge on 25c Blue, pair, one with overprint omitted, vertical pair, the bottom stamp with overprint omitted and the top stamp the spelling error, fresh and intact, o.g., h.r. at top, very fine; an extremely rare double error se-tenant pair; signed Calves (Scott #8c, 8a). (photo - page 56)

Est. 500-750

Yvert #10aC, 1920 “B.N F./CASTELLERIZO” Overprint without period after “N” on 40c Red and pale blue, incredibly well centered and wonderfully fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine and rare, as only 150 stamps were overprinted, including all the errors; signed Roumet (Scott #10e; $640.00). (photo - page 58)

€380

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Yvert #10b-12c, 1920 “B.N.F./CASTELLORIZO” Overprints on 40c-4Pi on 1Fr. Merson, inverted overprints reading up, attractive mint singles of each, o.g., 40c h.r., very fine; 40c signed A. Brun and 4Pi signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #10a-12b; $2,950.00). (photo - page 58)

€2,300

Yvert #12b, 1920 “B.N.F./CASTELLORIZO” Overprint on “4/PIASTRES” on 1Fr. Claret and olive green, double overprint, one diagonal as always, incredibly fresh and well centered, o.g., faint trace of hinging, very fine and rare; only 120 stamps were overprinted, including the errors (Scott #12a; $1,350.00). (photo - page 58)

€880

Yvert #14-26, 1920 “O.N.F./Castellorizo” Overprints on 1c-20Pi on 5Fr. Definitives cplt., including the rare 8Pi on 2Fr. Violet and yellow, o.g., h.r. or l.h., except 4Pi no gum, 30c and 40c thinned, otherwise fine-very fine; 10c, 20c, 30c and 2Pi signed A. Brun and 8Pi signed Behr, A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #14-28 and footnote; $2,468.00). (photo - page 58)

€2,670

Yvert #23, 1920 “O.N.F./Castellorizo” Overprint on 40c Red and pale blue, tied by blue “Castellorizo/*Corps Doccupation*” and anchor cachet and Mersina bilingual datestamp to fresh locally addressed cover, stamp with a couple toned perfs., otherwise fresh and extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #24; $1,100.00). (photo - page 60)

Maury €900

Yvert #35, 1920 “O.N.F./Castellorizo” Overprint on 1Fr. Claret on olive green, attractively centered, o.g., small h.r., very fine and scarce; signed Roumet (Scott #23d footnote; $1,350.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,500

Yvert #37-40, 1920 “O F/CASTELLORIZO” Handstamped overprints on 5c-25c Sower, tied to two pieces by violet “Castellorizo/*Corps Doccupation” and anchor cachets, fresh and very fine (Scott #33-36; $760.00). (photo - page 58)

€800

Yvert #41, 1920 “O F/CASTELLORISO” Handstamped overprint on 50c Bister brown and lavender nicely centered and quite fresh, o.g., very fine and scarce; signed Calves (Scott #37; $1,000.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,050

Yvert #41, 1920 “O F/CASTELLORISO” Handstamped overprint on 50c Bister brown and lavender o.g., small h.r., fresh and fine; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #37; $1,000.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,050

Yvert #42, 1920 “O F/CASTELLORISO” Handstamped overprint on 1Fr. Claret and olive green, beautifully centered, slightly brownish o.g., very fine and scarce; signed Calves and accompanied by 1950 PF certificate (Scott #38; $1,000.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,050

Maury #51A, 1920 Violet “OCCUPATION/FRANCAISE/CASTELLORIZO” Handstamped overprints on 1c-40c Definitives, eight different values (the 1c on reverse) tied by violet “Castelorizo/Occupation Francaise” and anchor cachets to registered cover to Smyrna, Castellorizo registry ettiquette, “Tresor et Postes/3-9, 20” backstamp, vertical pocket fold affecting the 1c stamp, otherwise fine; these overprints were done locally be officers in charge of the French Naval postal facilities, but were not officially issued (Scott #38 footnote; $10,400.00 for off cover singles). (photo - page 60)

Maury €3,000

CHAD 296

★/★★ Yvert #1a-2a, 1922 “TCHAD” Overprint on 1c Red and violet and 2c Olive brown and salmon, omitted overprints, fresh mint singles of each, o.g., 1c l.h. and 2c n.h., very fine; 1c signed Champion (Scott #1a-2a; $600.00). (photo - page 58)

Maury €775

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Yvert #19a, 20a, 22a, 1924 “TCHAD” and “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints on 1c Red and violet, 2c Olive brown and salmon and 5c Chocolate and green, omitted “TCHAD”, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Vacher, Champion and A. Brun respectively (Scott #19a, 20a, 22a; $610.00). (photo - page 58)

€600

Yvert #19b, 1924 “TCHAD” and “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints on 1c Red and violet, double “TCHAD”, o.g., l.h., fresh and very fine (Scott #19b; $300.00). (photo - page 58)

€350

Yvert #20b, 26a, 29a, 30a, 1924 “TCHAD” and “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints on 2c, 25c, 40c and 45c Pictorials, double “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE”, fresh and well centered mint examples of each, o.g., l.h., very fine; 25c signed Champion (Scott #20b, 29a, 34a, 35a; $925.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,050

Yvert #37b, 1925 “TCHAD” and “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints on 10c Red orange and black, omitted “TCHAD”, remarkably fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #26b; $350.00). (photo - page 58)

Maury €465

Yvert #41a, 1928 “TCHAD” and “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints on 65c Orange brown and blue, omitted “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE”, beautifully centered and post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #38a; $375.00). (photo - page 58)

Maury €500

Yvert #51a, 1927 “10F” Surcharge on 5Fr. Olive green and cerise, omitted surcharge, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #58a; $400.00). (photo - page 58)

€450

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Yvert #1/20, 5pa-50pi First overprints, fourteen different values tied by Mersine 12.4.19 c.d.s. postmarks to the front and the back of a cover to Beirut, Syria, with violet oval “PASSE A LA CENSURE” handstamp, cover has trivial crease at left not affecting any of the stamps, fine; while overfranked, it is still a most unusual usage that did postal duty. (photo - page 60)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #5, 1919 20pa Rose with “CILICIE” overprint, tied by c.d.s. handstamp on unoverprinted Turkey 20pa postal card, cancelled by Adana c.d.s. dated 24.3.19, sent to Galata (arrival hanstamp also ties the adhesive), double ring “POSTAL CONTROLE” double-ring postmark at left, card with vertical fold in the middle not affecting stamp or markings, fine; this is the only recorded mixed franking of Turkey and Cilicia. (photo - page 60)

Est. 500-750

Yvert #7, 1919 1Pi Ultramarine twice overprinted stamp of Turkey, handstamped “CILICIE”, used, with light cancel at the bottom right corner, bright color, very fine and scarce (Scott #22C; $1,200.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,350

Yvert #7, 1919 1Pi Ultramarine twice overprinted stamp of Turkey, handstamped “CILICIE”, another used example of this rarely offered stamp, exceptionally well centered, fresh color, faint corner crease at top left, still very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #22C; $1,200.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,350

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Yvert #7a, 1919 1Pi Ultramarine once overprinted stamp of Turkey, handstamped “CILICIE”, nicely centered, strong color, full original gum, trivial h.r., very fine; an especially rare stamp, being one of the keys to completing the country (Scott #22B; $2,250.00) (photo)

€2,850

Yvert #14, 1919 5pa Green with “CILICIE” handstamp, tied along with 1¾ (Yvert #13) on overprinted Turkey 1pi registry envelope by Adana 12.6.19 c.d.s., sent to Tarsous with arrival pmk. on back, very fine; the 5pa stamp is scarce, especially on cover (Scott #9A, 5). (photo - page 60)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #41, 1919 20pa Carmine rose overprinted stamp of Turkey, with cursive “Cilicie” handstamp, attractive color, o.g., a fine example of this rare stamp; signed A. Brun, Roumet (Scott #65A; $1,200.00). (photo - page 58)

€1,400

Yvert #44 var., 1919 20pa Rose with cursive “Cilicie”, overprint omitted, block of four, the bottom left stamp missing the overprint, tied by Tarsous 19.5.9 c.d.s. postmarks on similarly overprint 1pa registry envelope, sent to Adana, light oval merchant’s handstamp at top left, the block with a small toned spot at bottom left, otherwise quite fresh and very fine; a scarce error on cover (Scott #56, 56c). (photo - page 60)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #45, 1919 1pi Blue with cursive “Cilicie” overprint, two examples, one without the overprint tied along with five other stamps by Deurt-Yol 26.5.19 c.d.s. postmarks on cover to Conseil d’Administration Central de L’Union Generale Armenienne Le Caire (Egypt), backflap missing, fine; it is particularly interesting to have one with and one without overprint on the same cover; at this time Deurt-Yol was occupied by French troops supported by Armenian collaborators. (photo - page 60)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #PA1-2, 1920 2pi on 15c and 5pi on 40c with “POSTE PAR AVION” handstamp, each with strong color on slightly toned paper as always, o.g., lightly hinged, finevery fine; not only is this the key rarity of Cilicia, it is also one of the rarest air post sets of the world, with only a tiny number of genuine examples known; each stamp is signed H. Bloch, A. Brun and Calves (Scott #C1-2; $18,750.00). (photo)

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€23,000

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Yvert #19a, 23a, 31a, 1906 2c Chocolate, 20c Black on azure and 2Fr. Blue on pink, imperforate cplt., without gum as issued, matched top right corner margin blocks of four, with large margins on the other sides, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #18, 22, 30 vars.). (photo - page 76)

€1,660+

Yvert #31a, 1906 2Fr. Blue on pink, imperforate, without gum as issued, top left corner margin block of four, large margins, fresh and extremely fine (Scott # 30 var.). (photo - page 76)

€960

Yvert #34a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, double surcharge, striking left sheet-margin vertical pair, the top stamp the error, wonderfully fresh and well centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine; rare as a se-tenant pair with normal (Scott #33a; $260.00+). (photo - page 58)

for single €300+

Yvert #37a, 39a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Blue and “10” surcharge on 40c Red on straw, inverted surcharges, o.g., l.h., fresh and fine (Scott #36a, 38a; $520.00). (photo - page 64)

€610

Yvert #55 var., 1913 50c Chocolate and brown, bisect, the right vertical half tied to cover to Porto Novo by clear “Abomey, Dahomey et Depses/24 Sept, 20” postmark across the cut, datestamp repeated at bottom right, Porto Novo backstamp, cover roughly opened at top and a portion of the back missing at top, very fine usage (Scott #64a). (photo - page 78)

Scott $500.00

Yvert #83b, 1927 “10F” Surcharge on 5Fr. Blue violet and red brown; omitted surcharge, perfectly centered and fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine (Scott #95 var.). (photo - page 64)

€630

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Yvert #PA15a, PA16a, 1942 10Fr. Ultramarine, indigo and orange and 20Fr. Rose carmine, magenta and grey black, double impression of center, left sheet-margin singles, o.g., n.h., fresh and very fine (Scott #C11-12 vars.). (photo - page 64)

Maury €1,500

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Yvert #1a, 1890 “15” Surcharge on 1c Black on blue, inverted surcharge, fresh mint example showing a strong surcharge, o.g., small h.r., very fine and scarce; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #1a; $475.00). (photo - page 64)

€600

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Yvert #3a, 1890 “15” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, inverted surcharge, post office fresh left gutter margin single, immaculate o.g., n.h., fine and rare; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #3a; $1,200.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €1,400

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Yvert #5b, 1890 “15” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, nicely centered and fresh, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Bernichon (Scott #5b; $475.00). (photo page 64)

€620

★★(★) Yvert #6-9, 1890 1c-25c Lithographed issue cplt., fresh mint set, each with large margins, including 25c a top left corner margin example, o.g., except 1c no gum, 5c, 15c and 25c n.h., very fine; 1c signed Calves and the others signed Roumet (Scott #6-9; $2,675.00 for hinged). (photo - page 64)

for hinged €2,905

Yvert #7-9, 1890 5c-25c Lithographed issue, scarce sheet-margin used blocks of four, each with September 1890 postmarks, each with large margins all around, extremely fine; 15c signed Calves and Bernichon, 25c signed Bloch and Calves (Scott #7-9; $1,520.00 for singles). (photo - page 64)

for singles €1,784

Yvert #10, 1891 5c Black lithographed, four huge equal margins, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice; signed A. Brun, Calves, Champion and Farroud (Scott #10; $325.00 for hinged). (photo - page 64)

for hinged €370

Yvert #11a, 1891 “1891/DIEGO-SUAREZ/5c.” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, inverted surcharge, o.g., h.r., a few lightly foxed perfs not visible on face, otherwise very fine; signed Thiaude (Scott #11a; $450.00). (photo - page 64)

€550

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Yvert #21, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 30c Brown on bister, an especially choice mint example of this rare stamp, very well centered and remarkably fresh, o.g., extremely fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Champion twice and Roumet and accompanied by 1996 Robineau certificate (Scott #21; $1,200.00). (photo)

€1,350

Yvert #21, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 30c Brown on bister, fresh mint single, o.g., several nibbed perfs at upper left, otherwise fine and rare; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #21; $1,200.00). (photo - page 64)

€1,350

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Yvert #21a, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 30c Brown on bister, inverted overprint, seldom seen used example, beautifully cancelled by 30 September 1892 datestamp, strong color on fresh paper, very fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted and of these few received an inverted overprint, all of which were used; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #22a; $1,600.00). (photo)

€1,800

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Yvert #22, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 35c Black on yellow, scarce used single, cancelled by neat 27 September 1892 postmark, bright and fresh, very fine; only 250 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Calves and Gilbert (Scott #22; $925.00). (photo - page 64)

€1,000

Yvert #24a, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double overprint, tied to registered cover to Paris by “Diego-Suarez, Madagascar/28 Dec 94” c.d.s. which is repeated alongside, octangular “La Reunion a Marseille” transit and Paris arrival backstamp, very fine and rare on cover usage; signed Calves twice (Scott #24a). (photo - page 78)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #38-50, 1893 1c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce, fresh mint set, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #38-50; $260.00). (photo - page 64)

Maury €375

Yvert #39-40, 1892 2c Brown on buff and 4c Claret on lavender, single of former and single and vertical right gutter margin pair with millesimes “3” of latter, tied along with Madagascar #28 to locally addressed cover by “Diego-Suarez/4 Juil, 92” datestamps, postmark repeated at top right, very fine and colorful (Scott #26-27). (photo page 78)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #TT12, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 60c Black, uncommonly fresh mint single, large margins, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 1988 Soluphil certificate (Scott #J12; $1,100.00). (photo - page 64)

€1,250

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Yvert #TT13, 1892 “DIEGO-SUAREZ” Overprint on 1Fr. Brown, desirable mint example of this rare postage due, four large margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and Richter and accompanied by 1999 Calves certificate (Scott #J13; $2,600.00). (photo)

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€3,250

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€1,650

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Yvert #1, 5, 7, 19, PA1, PA2, Six different values of the 1943 French occupation, tied by large circular “MOURZOUK, R.F. FEZZAN” c.d.s. with 19 May 1943 date inserted by hand on large cover to Fort Foureau, Cameroun, with arrival backstamp of 22 Sept., cover with edge wear, stamps with some gum staining, fine; a rare commercial usage; signed Calves four times. (photo - page 78)

Est. 400-500

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Yvert #10, 1943 75c Violet and red, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/Francaise/50 frs” surcharge, a most desirable mint example of this rare stamp, lovely bright colors, o.g., never hinged, very fine; only 79 were issued, with fewer than that in existence today, and even fewer are in this never hinged condition; signed A. Brun, Roumet. (photo)

for hinged €6,850

Yvert #18, 1943 50c Violet, with “FEZZAN R.F. 0.50” circular overprint, bright single tied to piece by Fezzan c.d.s., fine and scarce; signed Calves. (photo - page 64)

€550

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Yvert #19, 1943 25c Blue and Ultramarine, with “R.F. 1 Fr/FEZZAN” handstamp, rich colors, o.g., very lightly hinged, light horizontal crease, fine appearance; a rare stamp, especially mint; signed Roumet and accompanied by a clear 1995 Calves certificate. (photo)

€5,500

Yvert #23, 1943 50c Orange parcel post, with “R.F. 1Fr/FEZZAN” handstamp, used pair, bright color on fresh paper, fine; only 90 pairs were issued; signed Fulpius, Roumet. (photo - page 64)

€1,100

Yvert #27, 1943 4l Gray green parcel post, with “R.F. 1Fr/FEZZAN” handstamp, complete right stamp and half of the left stamp tied by “R.F. SEBHA FEZZAN 18 JUIL 1943” c.d.s. pmks. on registered cover to Alger, with arrival backstamp, cover opened at top and right, fine; a very rare stamp on cover; signed Calves. (photo - page 78)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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Yvert #PA1 var., 1943 50c Brown air post, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise” triple overprint, top left corner sheet-margin single, well centered, o.g., stamp n.h. (hinged in the margin only), just a faint trace of gum toning, otherwise very fine; a rare air post error; 2007 Roumet certificate; the catalog value is for hinged (Maury #1b). (photo)

Maury €2,250

Yvert #PA1a, 1943 50c Brown, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/Francaise” double overprint, rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine and scarce; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1983 E. Diena certificate. (photo - page 64)

€1,200.00

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Yvert #7, PA2, 1943 5Fr. on 50c Black and olive, 7.50Fr. on 50c Rose air post, two singles of the former and a horizontal pair of the latter, tied by “SEBHA FEZZAN 6 JUIL 1943” c.d.s. postmarks on registered airmail cover to Fort Lamy, Chad, with receiving backstamps of 10 July, also a backstamp “CONTROLE POSTAL Commission G/ AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANCAISE” handstamp, cover with small scuff in the address portion, some mild toning, fine. (photo - page 78)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #PA2a, 1943 7.50Fr. on 50c Rose air post, two bars instead of three, horizontal pair, the left stamp being normal, the right stamp having only two bars at the right, bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun. (photo - page 64)

Maury €915+

Yvert #PA3, 1943 50c Brown air post, with “FEZZAN R.F. 0.50” circular handstamp, used as virtually always, with light cancel, deep color, very fine; only 352 were issued; signed Kessler. (photo - page 64)

€1,400

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Yvert #18, 19, PA3, 1943 50c Violet, 1Fr. Blue and ultramarine, and 50c Brown air post surcharges, the first and third being the rare circular surcharges, tied by “R.F. SEBHA FEZZAN 15 JUIN 1943” rimless c.d.s. pmks. on cover to Zouar, with receiving backstamp of 30 June, handstamped “PAR AVION” also ties the 1Fr on 25c stamp, some mild toning, fine; the airpost stamp is particularly rare on cover, Maury lists the value of that stamp at €4,000; signed C. Isaac, J-F Brun. (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

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Yvert #TT1, 1943 5c Brown postage due, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise/TAXE 0 fr. 50” surcharge, used, with light cancels, still with original gum, quite fresh, fine; only 98 were printed; signed A. Brun, Roumet. (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #TT2, 1943 10c Blue postage due, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise/TAXE 1 fr.” surcharge, bright color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, fine; only 95 were printed; signed A. Brun, Roumet. (photo)

€1,800

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Yvert #TT2a, 2b, 1943 10c Blue postage due, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise/TAXE 1 fr.” double surcharge in black and red, top right corner margin vertical strip of three, the top two stamps with the double surcharge, while the bottom stamp is the normal black overprint, o.g., n.h., light horizontal crease in top stamp, otherwise very fine; a spectacular and exceedingly rare showpiece; signed several times including Calves, and accompanied by a 1989 E. Diena certificate. (photo)

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€11,400+

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Yvert #TT2a, 1942 10c Blue postage due, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise/TAXE 1fr.” double surcharge in red and black, well centered and fresh single tied “R.F. POSTES FEZZAN” c.d.s. with 10.6.43 date inserted by hand, along with Yvert #7 pair and PA2 tied by same cancels on cover to Sebha, the rare postage due stamp also tied by boxed “LE ACCEVEUR P.T.T.” handstamp, overall very fine; only 95 of the 10c postage due were made, with only a tiny percentage of those possessing the double overprint, in addition the certificate states this is the unique example on cover; signed A. Diena and Bolaffi and accompanied by a 1988 Bolaffi certificate; catalogs €4,400 just as a used stamp. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Yvert #TT3, 1943 25c Green postage due, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise/TAXE 2 frs.” surcharge, bright color, well centered, o.g., n.h., small crease at top left, very fine appearance; only 93 printed; signed A. Brun. (photo - page 64)

€1,700

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Yvert #TT4, 1943 50c Violet postage due, with “FEZZAN/Occupation/ Francaise/TAXE 3 frs.” surcharge, brilliantly fresh mint single, o.g., n.h., very fine; only 93 printed; signed A. Brun and accompanied by a 1993 Calves certificate. (photo)

for hinged €1,800

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Yvert #1A, 1891 Red “Congo francais/5 C.” Surcharge on 1c Black on lavender, a pleasing mint example of this rarity, rich fresh color and bold surcharge impression, o.g., a fine example of this challenging and elusive issue; only 100 stamps were surcharged in red, many of which were used; signed Bernichon and Calves and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate (Scott #1; $6,250.00). (photo)

€8,000

Yvert #3, 6, 1891-92 “COngo Francais/5 C.” Surcharge on 20c Red on green and “COngo Francais/10 C.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, both tied to a piece by 22 October 1892 Libreville datestamps, fresh and very fine; only 1,200 and 1,000 stamps were surcharged; signed J-F Brun and Roumet (Scott #6, 9; $775.00). (photo - page 64)

€980

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Yvert #6, 1891-92 “COngo Francais/10 C.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, fresh color, disturbed o.g., h.r., fine and rare; while 1,000 stamps were surcharged most were used as postage; signed A. Brun, Calves and Senf (Scott #9; $2,400.00). (photo)

€3,200

Yvert #6a, 1891-92 “COngo Francais/10 C.” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, double surcharge, attractive example of this rare error which is only known used, cancelled by a socked-on-the-nose 8 June 1892 Libreville c.d.s., well centered, strong color on fresh white paper, single nibbed perf. at left, otherwise very fine; signed A. Brun and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #9 var.). (photo)

€2,650

Yvert #8-11, 1892 Vertical “Congo francais/Timbres poste” and “5 c” and “10 c” Surcharges on 5c-1Fr. Postage dues cplt., fresh mint singles of each, all well margined, o.g., h.r., very fine set, last two signed Bloch (Scott #14-17; $705.00). (photo - page 64)

€895

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Yvert #11a, 1892 Horizontal “Congo francais/Timbres poste/10c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Brown, choice example of this rare variety which is only known used, four uncommonly large even margins, neat c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; certainly among the nicest examples available; signed A. Brun, Calves and Richard and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #17b; $2,250.00). (photo)

€2,750

Yvert #14a, 16a, 1892 4c Claret on lavender and 10c Black on lavender, double inscriptions, the 4c in black and blue, 10c unusually well centered, 4c o.g., l.h., 10c without gum and natural inclusion, fine-very fine (Scott #20a, 22a; $975.00). (photo - page 64)

€1,275

Yvert #13a, 1892 2c Brown on bluff, double inscription in black and blue, right sheet-margin used block of four, light central 16 May 1894 Libreville c.d.s., fine; signed A. Brun twice and Kohler twice (Scott #19a; $700.00 for singles). (photo - page 74)

for singles €800

Yvert #16, 19, 1892 10c Black on lavender and 25c Black on rose, horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes “2”, fresh and intact, o.g., 10c h.r. and 25c barest trace of hinging, very fine (Scott #22, 27). (photo - page 74)

Maury €750

“A defaut de timbres Coloniaux/Pays de la Mission” two-line straightline handstamp tying France 25c Black on rose (#97) to cover to Paris with “Syndicat Francais du Bassin du Tchad, Mission Francaise dans le Haut-Oubangui, Terribas de Rafai, Semio, Ali-Djaba, Tambura” corner card, “Abiras, Congo Francaise/? Dec 97” postmark also ties the stamp, cover with a vertical fold through the adhesive and tape stains on reverse, not noted on the certificate, very fine usage; only a few examples of this handstamp are known; signed Roumet and accompanied by his 2007 certificate. (photo - page 78)

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€7,500

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€3,200

Yvert #45a, 1900 50c Brown on azure, double inscription, remarkably fresh, o.g., l.h., fine; signed A. Brun twice and Champion (Scott #32a; $750.00). (photo - page 74)

€935

Maury #27h, 1900 1c Brown violet and grey lilac, double impression, one inverted, striking bottom sheet-margin vertical pair, showing the second impression split horizontally and guide lines in the selvage, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Roumet (Scott #35 var.). (photo - page 74)

€1,200

★/★★ Yvert #27a, 29b, 36b, 1900 1c Brown violet and grey lilac, 4c Scarlet and grey blue and 40c Orange brown and bright green, inverted background, mint singles of each, except the 1c a right sheet-margin horizontal pair, o.g., 4c h.r. and 40c n.h., 1c centered to right, others fine (Scott #35a, 37a, 44b; $417.50 for hinged). (photo - page 74)

for hinged €470

★/★★ Yvert #28b, 29a, 1900 2c and 4c Dark red and red, errors of color, mint singles of each, o.g., 2c n.h. and 4c h.r., fine-very fine; 4c signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #36f, 37e; $860.00 for hinged). (photo - page 74)

for hinged €1,025

★/★★ Maury #39ba, 41ba, 1900 1Fr. Grey lilac and olive and 5Fr. Brown orange and grey, inverted centers, values and watermarks, fresh mint singles of each, the 5Fr. unusually well centered, o.g., 1Fr. h.r. and 5Fr. n.h., fine-very fine and scarce; 5Fr. signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #47a, 49b var.; $700.00 for hinged with upright watermarks). (photo - page 74)

for hinged €1,700

Yvert #41a, 1900 5Fr. Ocher and grey, well centered for this, rich distinctive color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., very fine; only a single sheet of 50 of this color error was printed; signed Bloch and A. Brun (Scott #49a; $750.00). (photo - page 74)

€1,000

Yvert #41a, 1900 5Fr. Ocher and grey, attractively centered, rich distinctive color on fresh white paper, o.g., l.h., very fine for this; only a single sheet of 50 of this color error was printed (Scott #49a; $750.00). (photo - page 74)

€1,000

Yvert #41d, 1900 5Fr. Brown orange and grey, watermarked rose branch in error, remarkably well centered, bright and fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine and choice (Scott #49c; $500.00). (photo - page 74)

€600

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1900 Bakalois woman and coconut grove “jumbo” bi-colored essays, three different 31x48 essays, first of 20c Bakalois woman issued design in carmine and ocher, second of non-denominated Bakalois woman in dark blue and vermilion and third a non-denominated coconut grove design in grey and ultramarine, very fine and attractive trio. (photo - page 74)

Est. 200-300

1900 Bakalois woman bi-colored trial color proofs, six different miniature sheets of twelve, each with background in black, comprised of frames in violet, green, blue, red, ochre and brown, first with a horizontal crease between two rows, otherwise extremely fine and attractive. (photo - page 76)

Est. 500-750

Yvert #46-47, 1903 “5c” Surcharge on 30c Carmine rose and orange and “0,10” Surcharge on 2Fr. Carmine and brown, former o.g., h.r., latter without gum, very fine, 5c signed Bloch and 10c signed Champion (Scott #52-53; $650.00). (photo - page 74)

€745

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Yvert #CP1-2, 1891-93 10c Black on blue typeset issue and “Congo Francaise/COLIS POSTAUX” Overprint on 10c Grey revenue, former without gum as issued, large margins all around, fresh and extremely fine, latter o.g., h.r., fine and scarce; former signed Calves and Ferroud (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 74)

€600

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Yvert #BF1a, 1937 3Fr. Colonial Arts Exhibition souvenir sheet, inverted inscriptions at top and bottom as well as the colony name, o.g., light h.r.’s, corner crease at bottom left, otherwise very fine (Scott #73 var.). (photo - page 76)

€1,350

Yvert #76a, 1939 2.25Fr.+2Fr French Revolution, omitted name of colony, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #B8 var.). (photo - page 82)

Maury €550

Yvert #191a, 1943 10c Magenta and blue, omitted blue frame, left sheet-margin single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #38 var.). (photo - page 82)

for hinged €400

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for used €595

Yvert #PA15a, 1940 “Afrique Francaise/Libre” overprint on 2.50Fr. Green and buff, inverted overprint, error single tied along with a normal stamp to registered cover to Douala, Cameroun by “Port-Gentil, A.E.F./13 MARS, 41” datestamp, military censor tape at left tied by two censor handstamps on front and back, Douala backstamp, very fine (Scott #C10b; $240.00 for used). (photo - page 78)

for used €330

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Est. 400-500

Yvert #1, 1886 “Dec. 1886./GUY FRANC./0f05” Ty. Ia Surcharge on 2c Green on greenish, without gum as usual, choice unused single, uncommonly large margins all around, rich color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; only 900 stamps received a 5c surcharge; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #1; $675.00). (photo - page 82)

€840

Yvert #1, 1886 “Dec. 1886./GUY FRANC./0f05” Ty. Ia Surcharge on 2c Green on greenish, without gum as usual, four large to very large margins, rich color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; only 900 stamps received a 5c surcharge; signed Bernichon, A. Brun and Marquelet (Scott #1; $675.00). (photo - page 82)

€840

Yvert #1, 1886 “Dec. 1886./GUY FRANC./0f05” Ty. Ia Surcharge on 2c Green on greenish, scarce used single, large even margins all around, strong color, partial Cayenne datestamp, extremely fine; only 900 stamps received a 5c surcharge; signed A. Brun (Scott #1; $600.00). (photo - page 82)

€740

Yvert #1, 1886 “Dec. 1886./GUY FRANC./0f05” Ty. Ia Surcharge on 2c Green on greenish, used with 1887 Cayenne postmark, generous margins all around, fresh and very fine; only 900 stamps received a 5c surcharge; signed A. Brun, Calves and Richter (Scott #1; $600.00). (photo - page 82)

€740

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Yvert #1b, 1886 “Dec. 1886./GUY FRANC./0 05” Ty. Ib Surcharge without “f ” after “0” on 2c Green on greenish, choice used single, large to mostly huge margins all around, strong color on crisp white paper, neat c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; few of the 900 stamps issued received the Ty. 1b surcharge; signed Behr, A. Brun and Calves (Scott #1c; $675.00). (photo)

€1,000

Yvert #2a, 1886 “Dec. 1886./GUY. FRANC./0f05” Ty. Ia Surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, without gum as usual, strong color on fresh white paper, very fine; only 900 stamps were surcharged; signed Behr and Thiaude (Scott #2; $560.00). (photo - page 82)

€680

Yvert #3a, 1887 “Avril 1887./GUY. FRANC./0f05” Surcharge on 2c Green on greenish, double surcharge, without gum as usual, four large to very large margins, rich color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; signed Bernichon and O. Roumet (Scott #5a; $750.00). (photo - page 82)

€950

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Yvert #4b, 1887 “Avril 1887./GUY. FRANC./0f20” Surcharge on 35c Black on orange, double surcharge, without gum as usual, an especially choice mint single, showing both surcharges bold, large margins all around, rich color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #6a; $1,050.00). (photo)

€1,300

Yvert #5a, 1887 “Avril 1887./GUY. FRANC./0f25” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, double surcharge, without gum as usual, both surcharges bold, four clear to huge margins, fresh and nearly very fine; signed Calves twice and Richter (Scott #7a; $750.00). (photo - page 82)

€950

Yvert #6b, 1888 “Dec. 1888./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, double surcharge, without gum as usual, four ample to clear margins, rich color on fresh paper, very fine; signed Behr (Scott #8a; $725.00). (photo - page 82)

€900

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Yvert #6c, 1887 “Dec. 1887./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, pair, one without surcharge, without gum as usual, horizontal pair, the right stamp with surcharge omitted, wonderfully fresh, large margins all around, very fine and choice; a rare and striking error; signed Calves and accompanied by 2001 Calves and 2000 Behr certificates (Scott #8c; $1,600.00). (photo)

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Yvert #7, 1887 “Dec. 1887./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, an exceptional quality mint example of this very scarce stamp, large to very large margins all around, good color, surprisingly fresh, o.g., h.r., choice very fine; virtually never found with original gum; only about 300 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #9; $1,450.00 for no gum). (photo)

for no gum €1,700

Yvert #7, 1887 “Dec. 1887./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, without gum as usual, handsome unused example of this scarce stamp, four large to huge margins, strong color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; only about 300 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun (Scott #9; $1,450.00). (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #7, 1887 “Dec. 1887./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, an incredibly fresh mint single, ample margins all around, strong color on crisp clean paper, o.g., l.h., nearly very fine; rarely encountered with original gum; only about 300 stamps were surcharged; signed Bloch and accompanied by 1978 Friedl certificate (Scott #9; $1,450.00 for no gum). (photo - page 82)

for no gum €1,700

Yvert #7, 1887 “Dec. 1887./GUY. FRANC./5c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, an elusive used example of this scarce stamp, generous margins all around, neat Cayenne postmark, couple small creases, otherwise very fine; only about 300 stamps were surcharged; signed Marquelet (Scott #9; $1,450.00). (photo - page 82)

€1,700

Maury #8a, 1888 “Fevrier 1888./GUY. FRANC./5” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, omitted “1888”, without gum as usual, horizontal pair, the left stamp the error, four mostly large margins, strong color on fresh white paper, very fine (Scott #10, 10 var.). (photo - page 82)

€560+

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€600

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Yvert #9, 9b, 1888 “Fevrier 1888./GUY. FRANC./10” Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, double surcharge, right sheet margin horizontal pair, with large even margins on the other three sides, the left stamp the error, vivid rich color on fresh paper, used with neat Cayenne datestamp, extremely fine; signed Miro twice and Roumet (Scott #11, 11a; $1,290.00+). (photo)

€1,520+

Yvert #11, 1892 “GUYANE.” Overprint on 2c Green on greenish, without gum as usual, choice unused example, large to very large margins all around, luxuriant rich color on fresh white paper, extremely fine; signed Calves and Richter (Scott #12; $750.00). (photo - page 82)

€950

Yvert #11, 1892 “GUYANE.” Overprint on 2c Green on greenish, without gum as usual, uniformly large margins, rich color on fresh paper, very fine; signed Bernichon and Bloch (Scott #12; $750.00). (photo - page 82)

€950

Maury #11 II, 1892 “GUYANE” Ty. II Overprint without period on 2c Green on greenish, premium quality mint example, four large margins, rich color and wonderfully fresh, o.g., h.r., very fine; seldom found with original gum; signed Calves (Scott #12 var.; $750.00 for normal without gum). (photo - page 82)

for no gum €1,200

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Yvert #12, 1892 “GUYANE.” Overprint on 35c Black on orange, an incredibly choice and handsome right sheet-margin mint example of this rare stamp, possessing a marvelous overall freshness lacking on most, large margins, vivid rich colors, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; seldom encountered with original gum (Scott #14; $2,500.00). (photo)

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Yvert #15b, 15c, 1892 “GUYANE.” Overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double and triple overprints, an exceedingly rare used error combination pair, the left stamp with triple overprint and the right stamp double overprint, four uniformly large margins, neat central strike of 5 October 1894 Cayenne datestamp, very fine; singed A. Brun twice and Isaac twice and accompanied by 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #17b, 17c; $2,275.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €2,900

Yvert #16-28, 1892 “GUYANE.” Overprint on 1c-1Fr. Commerce cplt., generally fresh and well centered for these, o.g. or part o.g., some h.r., 35c nibbed perf., fine-very fine set; 1c signed A. Brun and 40c signed Marquelet (Scott #18-30; $1,308.00). (photo - page 82)

€1,351

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Maury €5,400

★/★★ Yvert #66A-72A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-50c Navigation and Commerce, wide and narrow settings cplt., horizontal se-tenant pairs, the “10” on 50c with vertical gutter, uncommonly fresh, strong and intact, o.g., l.h. or minor h.r., two n.h., fine-very fine; #71A signed A. Brun (Scott #87a-93b; $610.00). (photo - page 82)

Maury €815

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Yvert #73a, 73b, 1915 “+5” Surcharge on 10c Rose, inverted and double surcharges, fresh mint singles of each, o.g., l.h., fine-very fine (Scott #B1a, B1b; $480.00). (photo - page 82)

€560

Yvert #73b, 1915 “+5” Surcharge on 10c Rose, double surcharge, post office fresh vertical pair, the top stamp the error and the bottom stamp normal, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; not listed as a se-tenant pair with normal (Scott #B1b; $240.00 for hinged). (photo - page 82)

for hinged €240+

Yvert #169b, 1941 1Fr.+1Fr. Blue error of color instead of red, left sheet-margin single, o.g., n.h., fresh and extremely fine (Scott #B9 var.). (photo - page 82)

Maury €500

SOCIETE DE TRANSPORTS AERIENS GUYANNAIS During 1920-22 this pioneering airline maintained a service between Cayenne, St. Laurent du Maroni and Inini and also less regular service to Paramaribo in Surinam. During July to October 1921 T.A.G. produced 75c stamps to pay the internal rate under contract with the postal authorities. These were engraved by hand onto a wooden block and were ungummed. All are rare. After October 1921, regular postage stamps were used.

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Yvert #PA1, 1921 75c Red violet on orange brown, pin perforated, an especially choice mint example, overprinted with a portion of the red violet double oval company cachet as always, wonderfully fresh, extremely fine and rare; only 120 stamps were printed; signed Champion and Calves and accompanied by 1991 Calves certificate as used, which it is not (Scott #CL2; $2,600.00). (photo)

E L E P H O N E

€2,400

I D D I N G

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Maury €6,000

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Yvert #PA2, 1921 75c Red violet on bluish, a remarkably fresh mint single, overprinted with a portion of the red violet double oval company cachet as always, large margins, very fine; only 150 stamps were printed; signed A. Brun (Scott #CL1; $1,600.00). (photo)

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Yvert #PA2, 1921 75c Red violet on bluish, single tied by “Avion” woodblock company cancel to cover to Cayenne, additionally franked by 1905 25c Blue (#56) tied by “St. LAURENT DU MARONI, GUYANE FRANse/22 Aout, 21” datestamp, postmark repeated to left, “Par Avion” directive, backstamped Cayenne two days later, cover with harmless horizontal and vertical folds, otherwise very fine and rare; only 150 stamps were printed and very few on cover examples have survived; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1993 certificate (Scott #CL1; $3,750.00). (photo)

Maury €4,750

Yvert #PA3, 1921 75c Black on salmon, an attractive mint single, clear margins all around, strong impression on fresh paper, fine; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Sanabria (Scott #CL5; $1,350.00). (photo - page 82)

€1,600

Yvert #PA3, 1921 75c Black on salmon, handsome used single, cancelled by double oval company cachet, large even margins all around, fresh and very fine; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Behr and A. Brun (Scott #CL5; $850.00). (photo - page 82)

€1,100

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Yvert #PA3, 4A, 1921 75c Black on salmon and 75c Black on greyish, single of former and two singles of latter, all with ample margins all around and cancelled by straightline “AVION” company handstamp on large portion of parcel wrapper to St. Laurent du Maroni, additionally franked by 1905 50c violet and 1Fr. Rose (#61, 63) tied by indistinct postmarks probably from Cayenne, additional “AVION” and “P P” in oval handstamps at lower right, front with horizontal and vertical folds reinforced with tape leaving staining, the tape having been removed and replaced with hinges, the staining not affecting the T.A.G. adhesives, otherwise very fine; a spectacular and likely unique high value parcel post franking by three T.A.G. stamps; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1993 certificate; cataloged simply as three used singles (Scott #CL3, CL5; $2,350.00 for used singles). (photo)

€2,900

Yvert #PA4, 1921 75c Black on bluish, unused, margins clear to just touching, strong impression, fine and scarce; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Calves and Champion and accompanied by 1985 Soluphil certificate (Scott #CL4; $1,250.00). (photo - page 82)

€1,400

Yvert #PA4, 1921 75c Black on bluish, used with “AVION” woodblock company cancel, ample to mostly large margins all around, strong impression on fresh paper, very fine and choice; only 500 stamps were printed; signed Rendon and by Octave Bellevue, an official with Comptoirs Hesse et Cie of Cayenne (Scott #CL4; $800.00). (photo - page 82)

€900

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€900

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I D D I N G

Maury €1,850

S S I S T A N C E

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Yvert #PA4Aa, 1921 75c Black on greyish, tete-beche, an incredibly rare vertical pair, cancelled by a complete strike of “Avion” woodblock company cancel, mostly large margins to well clear at upper left, strong impression, reverse with some staining from adhesive not noted on the certificate, very fine; a great rarity of the T.A.G. issues; signed Behr and A. Brun and accompanied by clear 2006 Roumet certificate (Scott #CL3; $12,000.00). (photo)

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€14,000

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Yvert #PA5, 1921 75c Black on rose, a superb mint single, boasting huge margins all around, wonderfully fresh, extremely fine; an exceptionally handsome example of this rare stamp; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #CL9; $1,700.00). (photo)

€1,900

Yvert #PA6, 1921 75c Black on bluish, attractive used example neatly cancelled by “AVION” straightline company handstamp, large even margins all around, fresh and very fine; signed Calves (Scott #CL7; $1,050.00). (photo - page 94)

€1,200

Yvert #PA6, 1921 75c Black on bluish, large even margins all around, cancelled by “AVION” straightline company handstamp and tied to cover to St. Laurent du Maroni along with 1905 5c Green and 20c Red brown (#52, 55) by faint Cayenne postmarks, cover with top flap missing, otherwise very fine; a very scarce and attractive usage (Scott #CL7; $2,100.00). (photo - page 78)

Maury €2,400

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Yvert #PA6a, 1921 75c Black on bluish, tete-beche, a visually stunning mint horizontal pair, featuring lavishly large margins all around, wonderfully fresh, extremely fine; a superb example of this great T.A.G. rarity and certainly one of the finest among the very few copies which exist; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2006 Roumet certificate (Scott #CL7; $12,000.00). (photo)

€14,000

Yvert #PA6A, 1921 75c Black on greyish, attractive unused single, four large even margins, strong impression on remarkably fresh paper, very fine; signed A. Brun and Calves and accompanied by 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #CL6; $1,350.00). (photo - page 94)

€1,500

Yvert #PA6A, 1921 75c Black on greyish, large margins all around, tied by “AVION” straightline company handstamp to cover to St. Laurent du Maroni, additionally franked by 1905 5c Green and 20c Red brown (#52, 55) tied by two strikes of light Cayenne datestamp, one of which additionally tied the 75c stamp, “par avion” directive, fresh and extremely fine; a choice usage of this scarce stamp; signed Calves and accompanied by his 1991 certificate (Scott #CL6; $2,100.00). (photo - page 104)

Maury €2,400

Yvert #PA8, 1921 75c Black on salmon, used with “Avion” woodcut company handstamp, margins clear to touching, fine and scarce; signed Calves and by Octave Bellevue, an official with Comptoirs Hesse et Cie of Cayenne (Scott #CL12; $1,200.00). (photo page 94)

€1,400

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Yvert #PA9, 1921 75c Black on rose, an especially choice mint example, uncharacteristically wide margins all around, detailed impression on wonderfully fresh paper, extremely fine; signed Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #CL13; $1,800.00). (photo)

€2,100

Yvert #PA9, 1921 75c Black on rose, unused, margins clear to barely touching, strong impression on fresh paper, fine and scarce (Scott #CL13; $1,800.00). (photo - page 94)

€2,100

Yvert #PA10, 1921 75c Black on straw, unused, margins clear to slightly touching at right, bright and fresh, fine and scarce; signed Bloch and by Octave Bellevue, an official with Comptoirs Hesse et Cie of Cayenne (Scott #CL15; $1,900.00). (photo - page 94)

€2,100

Yvert #PA10, 1921 75c Black on straw, margins all around, tied to piece of 25c Blue entire by “AVION” company handstamp, 9 December 1921 Cayenne datestamp, fine and attractive; signed Calves (Scott #CL15; $1,800.00). (photo - page 94)

€2,100

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Yvert #PA10C, 1921 75c Black on grey, a premium quality mint example of this rare stamp, lavishly large margins, detailed impression on fresh paper, extremely fine; signed Behr and A. Brun (Scott #CL10; $2,900.00). (photo)

€3,500

Yvert #PA11-18, 1933 50c-20Fr. View of Cayenne cplt., tied to large registered air mail cover to New York by separate strikes of “Cayenne France Libre/24-8, 44” datestamps, postmark repeated at upper left, registry etiquette, Miami transit backstamps and censor’s handstamp, New York registry arrival backstamps, very fine and rare; Maury catalogs used off cover singles with the France Libre postmark for €30 each and a single on cover for €200 (Scott #C1-8). (photo - page 104)

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Sanabria #28a, 1943 “France Libre” Overprint on 1.50Fr. Dark blue, inverted overprint, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and rare; only 25 errors were discovered; signed Kessler and Sanabria; ex-Matthews (Scott #C3 var.). (photo page 94)

Est. 300-400

Sanabria #28b, 1943 “France Libre” Overprint on 1.50Fr. Dark blue, inverted overprint, vertical pair with horizontal gutter, the overprints tete-beche, with the top overprint upright and the bottom inverted, o.g., n.h., top stamp with the top right corner missing, otherwise very fine; only five such pairs were produced; signed Sanabria; ex-Matthews (Scott #C3 var.). (photo - page 94)

Est. 750-1,000

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Yvert #10a, 1892 40c Red on straw, double inscription, well centered and fresh, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; signed Roumet (Scott #13 var.). (photo - page 94)

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Yvert #18-31, 1904 1c-2Fr. Fulah shepherd, horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes “4”, the 1c-20c in top gutter margin blocks of four and the 25c-2Fr. in pairs, all wonderfully fresh, with strong and intact perforations, o.g., 1c-20c l.h., others light h.r., 15c and 40c with stained spots, otherwise fine-very fine; very scarce and seldom offered (Scott #18-31). (photo)

Maury €5,359

Yvert #52, 52A, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, wide and narrow settings, horizontal pair with vertical gutter, the left stamp with wide spacing and the right stamp with narrow spacing, fresh and intact, o.g., very lightly hinged in the gutter only, the stamps n.h., very fine and scarce; signed Calves (Scott #52, 52a; $629.75 for hinged). (photo - page 94)

for hinged €776+

Yvert #55-62, 55A-62A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-50c Fulah shepherd, wide and narrow settings cplt., horizontal combination pairs or gutter pairs, fresh and intact, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine, the last three each signed Cividini (Scott #55-62, 55c62a; $591.90). (photo - page 94)

Maury €785

Maury #PA15b-16b, 1942 10Fr. Violet and ultramarine and 20Fr. Carmine and grey blue, double impression of centers, right sheet-margin singles, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #C11-12 vars.). (photo - page 94)

€1,100

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1864 Cover from Pondichery to Marseille, fresh folded letter franked by French Colonies 1859 10c Bister on yellowish horizontal pair, with one stamp sideways (Yvert #3a), mostly large margins to close at top left, plus two single 10c stamps and a 40c Orange on yellowish (Yvert #3, 5), all tied to each other and to cover by four strikes of mute lozenge, bold “Pondichery, Inde/11 Nov. 64” postmark alongside, “pr Steamer via Suez” directive, red “Colonies Francaise, 1/11 Dec 64” entry postmark and red boxed “PD”, Marseille backstamp, extremely fine and handsome; a spectacular franking from India with the 10c “timbre couche”, signed Calves (Scott #3, 3a, 5). (photo)

Est. 1,000-1,500

1878 Cover from Pondichery to Bordeaux, fresh folded letter franked by French Colonies 1873 25c Blue on bluish and 1876 10c Bister on rose (Yvert #23, 18), both with ample to mostly large margins all around, tied by two strikes of “Pondichery, Inde/10 Oct. 78” datestamp, “Via Brindisi” directive, red “Col. Fr. V. Brindsi/A. Mod/31 Oct 78” postmark also tying the stamps, Bordeaux backstamp, extremely fine (Scott #12, 20). (photo - page 104)

Est. 200-300

1880 Cover from Pondichery to Bordeaux folded cover franked by French Colonies 1872 25c Blue on bluish (Yvert #23), large to huge margins all around, tied by “Pondichery, Inde/18 Aou 80” datestamp which is repeated alongside, “Via Brindisi” directive and red transit, Bordeaux backstamp, very fine (Scott #12). (photo - page 104)

Est. 100-150

Yvert #1-13P, 1892 1c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce, plate proofs on Bristol cplt., right sheet-margin singles, fresh and very fine (Scott #1/19P). (photo - page 94)

€400

Yvert #12-13, 1892 75c Deep violet on orange and 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes “3”, fresh and intact, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #18-19 vars.). (photo - page 94)

Maury €425

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Yvert #21, 1903 “0,10” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, fresh right gutter-margin single, o.g., very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #21; $350.00). (photo - page 94)

€400

Yvert #22, 1903 “0,15” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, impressive right gutter-margin block of eight (4x2) with millesimes “2”, exceptionally fresh, unblemished o.g., n.h., some perf. separations, fine (Scott #22; $1,800.00). (photo - page 94)

Maury €2,200

Yvert #23, 1903 “0,40” Surcharge on 50c Carmine on rose, nicely centered and fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Marquelet and Miro and accompanied by 1995 APS certificate (Scott #23; $475.00). (photo - page 94)

€580

Yvert #23, 1903 “0,40” Surcharge on 50c Carmine on rose, scarce used example cancelled by “INDE” in box of dashes postmark, well centered, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #23; $400.00). (photo - page 94)

€470

Yvert #43a, 45a, 45b, 1915-16 “+5c.” and “+5” Surcharges on 10c Rose and black, inverted and double surcharges, mint singles of each, o.g., l.h., #45a with faint tone spot on gum, fine-very fine; first signed Calves (Scott #B1b, B2a, B2b; $600.00). (photo - page 98)

€720

Maury #45C, 1916 Unissued red “+5” Surcharge on 5c Blue green and black, usual slightly tropical o.g., very fine (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 98)

€485

Maury #45D-45Dc, 1916 Unissued black “+5” Surcharge on 5c Blue green and black, normal, double, inverted and double inverted surcharges, tropical o.g. as usual, fine-very fine and scarce (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 98)

€1,580

Yvert #128-31, 130a, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints on 15ca to 2fa, 9ca surcharges cplt., including 1fa, 3ca with horizontal surcharge, fresh and mostly well centered, o.g., l.h. or n.h., very fine set; the key value signed Calves (Scott #113-16, 115a; $1,745.00). (photo - page 98)

€2,064

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Yvert #131a, 1941 Carmine “FRANCE/LIBRE” two-line surcharge on “2 FANONS/9 CACHES” on 25c Ultramarine and fawn, choice mint example of this elusive stamp, near perfect centering and remarkably fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #116b; $2,000.00). (photo)

€2,400

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Yvert #131b, 1941 Diagonal “FRANCE LIBRE” surcharge on “2 FANONS/9 CACHES” on 25c Ultramarine and fawn, inverted surcharge as often, select mint example, fresh colors, slightly brownish o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #116a; $1,300.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €1,500

Yvert #131b, 1941 Diagonal “FRANCE LIBRE” surcharge on “2 FANONS/9 CACHES” on 25c Ultramarine and fawn, inverted surcharge as often, seldom seen used example, neat 1942 double circle datestamp, excellent centering, extremely fine; signed A. Brun and accompanied by 2008 Calves certificate (Scott #116a; $1,000.00). (photo)

€1,320

Yvert #131b, 1941 Diagonal “FRANCE LIBRE” surcharge on “2 FANONS/9 CACHES” on 25c Ultramarine and fawn, scarce used example, light double circle datestamp at bottom, very fine; signed Behr and accompanied by his 1988 certificate (Scott #116a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 98)

€1,320

★/★★ Yvert #132-150, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprint on 2ca-5R Pictorials, complete set of nineteen values, o.g., l.h. or n.h., 3ca tear and 1R thin, otherwise fresh and fine-very fine; the key 18ca value signed Calves (Scott #117-34; $712.50). (photo - page 98)

€855

Maury #128a, 129a, 134a, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints on 2ca Violet brown and black, 3ca Brown and black and 15ca on 20ca Orange and black, inverted overprints, the first two tied to large piece by 1944 Pondichery postmarks and last tied to small piece; the 15ca on 20ca is only priced mint by Maury so cataloged as such; first two signed Calves and the other signed Roumet (Scott #113, 117-18 vars.). (photo - page 98)

€610

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★★/★ Maury #129a-133a, 135a, 137a-139a, 141a-143a, 145a-150a, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints on 3ca-5R Pictorials, inverted overprints, group of eighteen values, all wonderfully fresh, o.g., n.h., except the rare 18ca l.h., fine-very fine; a difficult group to assemble; each signed Behr and Calves, except the key 18ca signed Roumet (Scott #118-34 vars.). (photo)

€5,440

Yvert #151-156, 151a-156a, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints on 8ca-2fa12ca Paris Exhibition, normal and inverted overprints and red and blue overprints, all mint except 2fa12ca inverted overprint tied to piece, o.g., l.h., fresh and very fine; most signed Calves et al (Scott #135-39 and vars.). (photo - page 98)

€1,907

★/★★ Yvert #156 var., 1941 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Carmine overprint on 8ca Paris Exhibition, overprints double, one albino and inverted overprints, vertical tetebeche pair, the top stamp with inverted overprint and albino upright overprint and the bottom stamp with normal overprint and inverted albino overprint, o.g., small h.r., bottom stamp n.h., very fine and quite unusual; both signed Calves (Scott #135 var.). (photo - page 98)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #156a, 171-76, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprint in blue on 8ca Violet and on 12ca-2fa12ca Paris Exhibition and 1fa12ca-2fa12ca New York World’s Fair, all tied to unaddressed cover by three strikes of 1943 Pondichery datestamp, extremely fine and rare (Scott #135A, 177-183; $1,583.50 for used). (photo - page 104)

for used €1,823

Yvert #156b, 1941 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Black overprint on 8ca Paris Exhibition, fresh and well centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine and quite scarce; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #135 var.). (photo - page 98)

€1,000

Yvert #BF2, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” Large overprint on 5fa Colonial Arts Exhibition souvenir sheet, select mint example, o.g., n.h., very fine; seldom offered never hinged; only 775 examples were overprinted (Scott #140; $725.00 for hinged). (photo - page 76)

for hinged €900

Yvert #BF3, 1943 “FRANCE LIBRE” Ty. “e” overprint on 5fa Colonial Arts Exhibition souvenir sheet, exceptionally fresh, o.g., tiny trace of hinging, very fine; only 495 copies were overprinted (Scott #140a; $875.00). (photo - page 76)

€1,000

Yvert #159, 162a, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Overprint on 18ca on 30ca Rose and black and blue overprint on 1fa6ca Orange on black, both used along with five other values (#161, 177-78, 179b, 180) on printed first day cover cancelled by 23.6.1942 Pondichery datestamp, addressed on reverse to Bombay, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #156a, 166 var.). (photo - page 104)

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Yvert #162a, 165a, 169a, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE” Blue overprints on 1fa6ca, 2fa12ca and 3R Pictorials, o.g., light h.r., fresh and fine-very fine; 3R signed Isaac (Scott #166 var., 169, 175). (photo - page 98)

€640

Yvert #171-74, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints on 12ca-2fa12ca Paris Exposition, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine; key 16ca value signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #178-81; $1,321.75). (photo - page 98)

€1,514

Yvert #177b, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Black overprint on 2c Violet brown and black, tied to small piece by neat Pondichery c.d.s., extremely fine (Scott #157a; $175.00). (photo - page 98)

€410

Yvert #183a, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Carmine overprint on 8ca Paris Exhibition, used with neat Pondichery datestamp, extremely fine and scarce; signed Calves (Scott #177 var.). (photo - page 98)

€770

★/★★ Yvert #184-90, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Overprint on 1ca on 16ca to 3fa3ca on 16ca Bright blue and black cplt., fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h. or l.h., very fine set (Scott #184-90; $455.00 for hinged). (photo - page 98)

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Yvert #217P-30P, 1942 2ca-5Fr Free French Lotus Flower, plate proofs on stamp paper cplt., horizontal pairs, the 3R value without denomination, o.g., n.h., usual Waterlow archival creases, otherwise very fine; only 25 sets of pairs exist; ex-Waterlow Archives (Scott #143P-56P). (photo - page 98)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #225a, 229a, 1942 1fa18ca Black, double value and 3R Brown, omitted value, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; first signed Calves and latter signed A. Brun (Scott #151 var., 155 var.). (photo - page 98)

Maury €650

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Yvert #230B, 1943 “France Toujours” Overprint on 18ca on 30ca Rose and black, excellent centering, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #209 Footnote). (photo)

€1,700

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€10,100

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Yvert #230CC, 230DD, 1943 “France Toujours” Overprint on 1fa12ca-2fa12ca New York World’s Fair, usual tropicalized o.g., very fine and scarce; only 200 each were overprinted; each signed Bloch, Calves and Roumet (Scott #209 Footnote). (photo)

€2,200

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Yvert #91 var., 1892 “10/centimos” surcharge on 1P Red brown Mogador & Marrakech local, double surcharge, two distinct surcharges, fresh color, well centered, usual irregular perforations, o.g., n.h., fine; the basic stamp is quite scarce, with this double surcharge being rare and unlisted; signed Cotter; cataloged as the normal stamp. (photo - page 98)

€1,000+

Yvert #147 var., 1897 10c Orange Tetouan & Chechouan local, horizontal pair, imperforate between, bright color, usual irregular perforations, o.g., small h.r. on one stamp, fine; unlisted as the imperforate between variety, cataloged as two normal singles. (photo - page 98)

€1,000+

★/★★❑Yvert #148, 151, 1897 20c Rose and 75c Blue Tetouan & Chechouan locals, each in a block of four, strong colors, o.g., top stamps h.r., bottom stamps n.h., one 20c stamp with small thin, owner’s handstamp on 75c, fine; any value from this series is rarely seen in blocks. (photo - page 102)

€3,200+

Yvert #150, 1897 50c Carmine Tetouan & Chechouan local, with imperforate sheetmargin at left, o.g., fine; signed A. Brun. (photo - page 102)

€900

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Maury €10,000

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Yvert #7-8, 1912 “05” and “0.10” surcharges on 50c Violet gray Tetouan & El Ksar el Kebir local, the former handstamped and the latter ms. surcharged, strong color, 5c unused, 10c with part o.g., fine; these surcharged stamps are exceedingly rare; each signed Cotter(Scott #A13-14; $3,500.00). (photo)

€3,800

Yvert #12, 13, 1913 10c Vermilion, 25c Blue Tetouan & El Ksar el Kebir locals, the former with missing corner perfs., tied to 1913 registered cover sent from Sefrou to Lyon by light Sefrou c.d.s. postmark, on the reverse are French Morocco five 5c on 5c (#28) and one 10c on 10c (#29) tied by Tanger c.d.s. postmarks, with Tanger registry label, Lyon receiver, light vertical file fold not affecting stamps, fine; a scarce commercial usage; signed Calves (Scott #A10-11). (photo - page 104)

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Est. 400-500

Yvert #2a, 1899 “5/CENTIMOS” surcharge on 5c Green, Types I-II, vertical gutter pair with both types of the stamp, bright color, o.g., n.h., fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #2 var.). (photo - page 102)

for hinged €425

Yvert #4 var., 1891 “20/CENTIMOS” surcharge on 20c Red on green, half used as 10c, tied by blue “SAFI MAROC/10 AVRIL 95” c.d.s. on cover to Gibraltar, with Tanger transit and Gibraltar receiving backstamp of April 18, red merchants handstamp at bottom left, cover with trivial corner scuffs from mounting (not affecting stamps or markings), otherwise very fine; a most unusual usage; signed Calves (Scott #4 var.). (photo - page 104)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #5, 6, 1891 25c on 25c Black on rose, 50c on 50c Carmine, singles of each tied by “FEZ MAROC/11 OCT 98” c.d.s. pmks. on registered cover to St. Louis, Senegal, with receiving backstamp of 29 Oct., Tanger transit pmk., light vertical file fold, cover opened a little roughly at top, fine; a scarce destination (Scott #5, 6). (photo - page 104)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #5 var., 1891 “5/CENTIMOS” surcharge on 25c instead of 25c, well centered, fresh, o.g., light natural gum crease, very fine; a rare error that is not listed in Yvert; signed Calves (Scott #5 var.). (photo - page 102)

Est. 300-400

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Yvert #6A, 1899 “50/CENTIMOS” surcharge on 50c Carmine, Type I, millesimes “0” pair in a block of four, strong color, o.g., h.r.’s, fine and very scarce; Maury does not list this number for the millesimes pair; signed Roumet. (photo - page 102)

Est. 500-750

Yvert #7, 1891 “1/PESETA” surcharge on 1Fr. Olive, millesimes “6” pair, o.g., h.r., fine (Scott #7, Maury #6). (photo - page 102)

Maury €900

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Yvert #9, 1893 5c Black postage due with “TIMBRE/POSTE” overprint, a select used example of this scarce stamp, wonderfully fresh, nicely centered, light c.d.s. cancel, very fine; signed A. Brun, Roumet (Scott #9; $1,100.00). (photo)

€1,300

Yvert #18, 1903 5c on 5c Blue postage due, with boxed “P.P.” vertically, mint with part original gum, well centered, some faint perf. tip staining at left, otherwise very fine; signed Roumet, Calves (Scott #24; $1,400.00). (photo - page 102)

€1,600

Yvert #18, 1903 5c on 5c Blue postage due, with boxed “P.P.” vertically, on piece with the proper Tanger Oct 10, 1903 c.d.s. (the only day this stamp was used), stamp with bright color, fine; signed Roumet (Scott #24; $1,400.00). (photo - page 102)

€1,300

501 501

502

503

Yvert #18 var., 1903 5c on 5c Blue postage due, with boxed “P.P.” vertically, double overprint, used (without gum), strong color, barest trace of perf. tip toning, otherwise a fine example of this rare error; signed A. Brun, Calves and accompanied by a clear 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #18 var., Maury #21b). (photo)

Maury €2,850

Yvert #18a, 1903 5c on 5c Blue postage due, with boxed “P.P.” horizontally, used (without gum), nicely centered and with fresh color, very fine; signed Marquelet, A. Brun (Scott #24 var.). (photo - page 102)

€1,700

★/★★❑Yvert #45c, 1914 25c on 25c Violet brown, with “PROTECTORAT/FRANCAIS” double overprint in red and black, top margin gutter block of four, with the bottom pair being a “2” millesimes, deep intense color, o.g., top pair with h.r., minor thin and a small stain, however the important millesimes pair is never hinged and fine; a rare millesimes pair; signed Champion (Scott #46c). (photo - page 102)

Est. 500-750

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Yvert #52c, 1916 2pi on 2Fr. Violet and yellow, with double “PROTECTORAT/FRANCAIS” overprint, left margin block of four, fresh attractive color, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #53 var., Maury #56f). (photo - page 102)

Maury €1,600

Yvert #56, 1914 “+5c” handstamp surcharge on 10c on 10c Rose, bright color, o.g., a fine example of this elusive stamp; signed Gilbert twice, Thiaude twice (Scott #B3; $1,500.00). (photo - page 102)

€1,750

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Yvert #PA89-92P, 1952 6Fr.+5Fr. to 11Fr.+30Fr. Air post, deluxe proofs cplt., exceptionally bright and fresh, extremely fine. (photo - page 76)

€1,100

Yvert #PA89-92P, 1952 6Fr.+5Fr. to 11Fr.+30Fr. Air post, collective deluxe proof, an immaculate example of this key deluxe proof, brilliantly fresh, extremely fine and choice. (photo - page 76)

€1,300

Postage Dues 508

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Yvert #TT35 var., 1918 1c Black postage due, with “TANGER” omitted, right margin horizontal pair, the right stamp lacking the overprint, quite fresh, o.g., n.h., fine; this error was caused by the overprint being shifted to the left on the sheet, with it missing completely on the right column, Maury lists the shifted surcharge but not the omitted error; signed Calves (Scott #J35 var.). (photo - page 108)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #40a, 1915 “+ 5c” Surcharge without bar under “c” on 10c Rose and orange, inverted surcharge, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; singed A. Brun (Scott #B3 var.). (photo - page 108)

€375

Yvert #40a, 40c var., 1915 “+ 5c” Surcharge without bar under “c” on 10c Rose and orange, inverted surcharge, horizontal pair, the right stamp with “e” instead of “c” after “5”, o.g., light h.r., very fine and rare combination error pair (Scott #B3b, B3a var.). (photo - page 108)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #84a-114a, 1939-49 1c-2Fr. Pictorials imperforate, nearly complete set of 20 of the 21 values, lacking only the 2.25Fr., all fresh right sheet-margin singles, o.g., n.h., 15c with a light tone spot, very fine; only 75 sets were issued (Scott #80/110 var.). (photo - page 108)

Maury €2,255

Yvert #144a, 1941 “FRANCE LIBRE” overprint on 1Fr. Red brown, inverted overprint, top sheet-margin single, usual slightly disturbed o.g., very fine (Scott #126 var.). (photo - page 108)

€1,400

Yvert #160a, 1942 80c Red brown, value omitted, o.g., light h.r., very fine and scarce (Scott #141 var.). (photo - page 108)

€450

Yvert #BF1a, 1968 Bicentennial of Discovery of Tahiti souvenir sheet, error “Bicentenaire” hyphenated, cancelled by two strikes of “Papeete/Ile Tahiti/9-5, 1968” postmarks, folded along the perforations at the sides, otherwise very fine and rare (Scott #C47a var.). (photo - page 122)

€1,300

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524

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P★★✉ French Southern & Antarctic Territories extensive and comprehensive collection formed by Rolfe Wyer, many hundreds of items up to 1981 in mounts on Yvert album pages, the collection starts with three forerunner covers with stamps of Madagascar, then continues with issued stamps apparently complete, plus many also represented by mint blocks of four, there are a plethora of imperforates in singles, pairs and/or blocks of four throughout, as well as deluxe proofs, collective proofs, die proofs, some signed by the designer, some trial colors, the 1956 set of three special souvenir sheets, some covers and more, this being Mr. Wyer’s intact collection except for the 87Fr. Concorde stamp, mint and imperfs. apparently all o.g., n.h., except a couple early air mail imperforates with gum problems, virtually all very fine; the nicest F.S.A.T. collection we have had the pleasure of offering in out auctions.

Est. 5,000-7,500

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Yvert #PA19a, 1969 87Fr. Concorde, the rare and sought-after unissued value, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only a single pane of 50 was released (Scott #C18 Footnote; $6,000.00). (photo)

€7,000

FRENCH SUDAN

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518

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Yvert #1, 1894 “SOUDAN Fais/0,15” Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, a premium quality mint example of this terribly difficult and rare stamp, possessing a marvelous overall freshness which is quite uncharacteristic of this, plus its centering is far better than usually found, strong color, o.g. with only a tiny trace of hinging, very fine; while 1,000 stamps were surcharged most were used for postage and the small number of mint examples that remain are most often faulty and/or quite off center, which makes this one of the finest mint singles available; signed A. Brun and Calves and accompanied by 2001 Calves certificate (Scott #1; $4,500.00). (photo)

€4,700

Yvert #1, 1894 “SOUDAN Fais/0,15” Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to small piece by light 1894 c.d.s., deep rich color, fine and rare; signed Halgatte (Scott #1; $2,250.00). (photo - page 108)

€2,400

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520

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Yvert #2, 1894 “SOUDAN Fais/0,25” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, a highly desirable example of this often faulty mint stamp, well centered, especially when compared to the others, as these typically come quite off center, unusually fresh with luxuriant color, o.g., l.h., very fine; while 950 stamps were surcharged most were used and lost to philately, leaving scant few mint examples available, of which the example offered here is among the finest; signed Champion (Scott #2; $4,750.00). (photo)

€5,300

Yvert #3-15P, 1894 1c-1Fr. Navigation and Commerce, plate proofs on Bristol cplt., matched set of right sheet-margin singles, fresh and clean, very fine (Scott #3/19P). (photo - page 108)

€850

Postage Dues 521

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1894 “0.15” and “0.25” Manuscript rate and “TAXE PERCUE:/Manque de Timbres dans/la Colonie” cachet on separate pieces with August 1894 Kayes datestamps, very fine and scarce; this provisional cachet was only used for a brief period during a shortage of postage stamps; each signed Bernichon and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate. (photo - page 108)

Est. 200-300

FRENCH WEST AFRICA 522

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Yvert #24-42, 1947 10c-25Fr. Pictorials, imperforate cplt., sheet-margin horizontal or vertical pairs, o.g., n.h., a few with slightly disturbed gum from interleaving, extremely fine (Scott #36-54 var.). (photo - page 108)

Maury €1,700

GABON 523

524

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French Colonies #53, 1881 25c Yellow on straw, tied to cover to Ann Arbor, Michigan by large double circle “Etablisshments du Gabon, Gabon/12 MAI, 1884” datestamp, postmark repeated at left, red “Liverpool/Ship/JU 5, 84” transit and “New York/JUN 15/Paid All” transit backstamp, cover with slight aging, otherwise a very fine and scarce usage using British mails; signed Roumet (Scott #53). (photo - page 104)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #1, 1886 “GAB/5” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, rich colors on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 900 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves (Scott #1; $525.00). (photo - page 108)

€630

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Yvert #3A, 1886 “GAB/25” Surcharge with 56-dot diamond grid around “GAB” on 20c Red on green, incredibly well centered example of this rare stamp, tied to piece by two strikes of “Libreville, Gabon/17 SEPT, 86” datestamps, rich colors on fresh paper, extremely fine; only 50 stamps received this surcharge; signed Bernichon and Roumet and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #3e; $1,900.00). (photo)

€2,100

1886 “GAB/25” Surcharge With 56-dot Diamond Grid Extremely Rare Usage on Cover to Senegal

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Yvert #3A, 1886 “GAB/25” Surcharge with 56-dot diamond grid around “GAB” on 20c Red on green, single with strong fresh colors tied by “Libreville, Gabon/2 OCT 86” datestamp to cover to Goree, Senegal, postmark repeated to right, “Pour aviso le Gourvoyeur” directive, Dakar and Senegal backstamps, cover with vertical pocket fold at center, very fine; a great rarity, especially used on cover, as only 50 stamps were surcharged; signed Behr and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #3e; $10,000.00). (photo)

Maury €8,250

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532

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Yvert #4, 1886 “GAB/50” Surcharge on 15c Blue, select mint example of this scarce stamp, wonderfully fresh, nicely centered, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine; only 300 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun and Calves and accompanied by 1987 J. Robineau certificate (Scott #4; $1,450.00). (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #4, 1886 “GAB/50” Surcharge on 15c Blue, strong color, part o.g., very fine; only 300 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun and Roumet and accompanied by 1999 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #4; $1,450.00). (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #5, 1886 “GAB/75” Surcharge on 15c Blue, an incredibly choice mint single, being in a quality that we would not have thought possible on a 19th century stamp of which only 300 were issued, post office fresh and excellent centering, immaculate o.g., never hinged, an extremely fine gem; a true condition rarity; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #5; $1,800.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €2,000

530 530

528

531

532

Yvert #5a, 1886 “GAB/75” Surcharge on 15c Blue, double “75” surcharge, a pleasing mint example of this very rare error, exceptionally fresh, bright color, o.g., l.h., very fine and quite choice; signed A. Brun twice, Calves twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #5a; $5,000.00). (photo)

€6,000

Yvert #6, 1888-89 “15” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, a particularly fresh and choice example of this surprisingly rare mint stamp, rich colors and crisp impression, nicely centered, o.g., small h.r., very fine; while 800 stamps were surcharged nearly all were used as postage; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 1999 Roumet certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #6; $5,600.00). (photo)

€6,850

Yvert #7, 1888-89 “15” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, attractive example of this elusive mint stamp, quite fresh, o.g., light h.r., very fine; 1,200 stamps were surcharged, however the vast majority were used; signed Bernichon, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #7; $2,250.00). (photo)

€2,730

Yvert #7, 1888-89 “15” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, used with clear 1889 Libreville postmark, fresh and well centered, very fine; only 1,200 stamps were surcharged; signed Champion and Roumet (Scott #7; $1,100.00). (photo - page 108)

€1,250

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Yvert #8, 1888-89 “25” Surcharge on 5c Green on greenish, strong fresh color, skillfully regummed, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #8; $1,500.00). (photo - page 108)

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537

538

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536

€1,700

538

Yvert #9, 1888-89 “25” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, select used single, bright and fresh, neat 1889 Libreville cancel, very fine and quite scarce; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed Bernichon and Roumet (Scott #9; $1,800.00). (photo)

€2,100

Yvert #10, 1888-89 “25” Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, used with bold 1889 Libreville postmark, deep rich color on fresh white paper, well centered, very fine; only 1,000 stamps were surcharged; signed J-F Brun and Calves (Scott #10; $1,800.00). (photo)

€2,300

Maury #11c, 1889 “GABON” and “TIMBRE” Overprints and “15” surcharge on 5c Black postage due, double “GABON”, top left corner margin single, with large margins on the other sides, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; signed Roumet. (photo - page 108)

€1,000

Yvert #12, 1889 “GABON” and “TIMBRE” Overprints and “15” surcharge on 30c Black postage due, an especially choice used example of this rare stamp, featuring uncommonly large margins all around, rich color on fresh white paper, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; only 250 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and Miro twice (Scott #12; $3,700.00). (photo)

€4,400

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540

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Yvert #14, 1889 15c Black on rose, a premium quality top sheet-margin mint example of this difficult typeset issue, large margins, exceptionally fresh, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamp never hinged, an extremely fine gem; with only 1,000 stamps having been printed, this is clearly among the finest surviving mint singles; signed Bernichon, A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #14; $1,800.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €2,100

Yvert #14, 1889 15c Black on rose, unused, thinned as often, very fine appearance; signed Calves (Scott #14; $1,800.00). (photo - page 108)

€2,100

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Yvert #15, 1889 25c Black on green, choice top sheet-margin mint single, large margins, exceptionally fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; only 1,500 stamps were printed; signed Lemarie, Miro and Roumet (Scott #15; $1,200.00). (photo)

€1,350

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Yvert #15, 1889 25c Black on green, ample to large margins all around, tied by bold “Libreville, Gabon/21 MAI 89” datestamp to cover to Dunkirk, postmark repeated at right, Dunkirk arrival backstamp, cover with vertical pocket fold at center, very fine fourth day of use; this typeset issue is seldom found on cover; signed Calves (Scott #15; $2,750.00). (photo)

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€3,000

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544

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1910 Original artwork for two of the pictorial issues, both approximately 83x112mm, the first an unadopted design for a 25c Fang warrior, the second an adopted design for a 10c Fang woman, both multicolored in pencil, ink and wash, very fine and handsome duo. (photo - page 122)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #33-48, 1910 1c-5Fr. Pictorials cplt., o.g., h.r., 2c, 10c and 25c thinned spot, otherwise a fine-very fine set; 2Fr. and 5Fr. signed Calves (Scott #33-48; $1,132.00). (photo - page 108)

€1,130

545 545

546

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548

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Yvert #72a, 1912 “10” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, double surcharge, top right corner margin vertical strip of three, the center stamp the error, strong and intact, o.g., h.r., small thinned spot in the selvage only, very fine; a rare and striking error multiple; signed Calves twice and Roumet (Scott #78 var.). (photo)

€2,750+

Yvert #77a, 1912 “10” Surcharge on 2Fr. Violet on rose, inverted surcharge, rich colors on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., fine; signed Calves, Marquelet and Miro (Scott #83a; $325.00). (photo - page 108)

€385

Yvert #93a, 1926 “AFRIQUE/EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprint on 10c Dark blue and brown, omitted overprint, scarce used example, lightly cancelled, choice very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #90a; $340.00). (photo - page 108)

€400

Yvert #116a, 119a, 1930-31 “AFRIQUE/EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprint on 15c Rose and brown violet and 1.50Fr. Pale blue and dark blue, omitted overprints, fresh mint singles of each, the 15c a top right corner sheet-margin example, o.g., l.h., very fine; 15c signed Calves (Scott #92a, 108a; $515.00). (photo - page 108)

€605

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Yvert #1-13P, 1897 1c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce, plate proofs on Bristol cplt., fresh and very fine (Scott #1/19P). (photo - page 124)

€370

Maury #20a-29a, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-75c Peace and Commerce, wide and narrow surcharge spacing cplt., horizontal combination pairs, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h., last with a pulled perf., otherwise fine-very fine; last four signed Cividini (Scott #20d-29b; $526.50). (photo - page 124)

€776

GUADELOUPE Stampless Covers 551

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1851 Petit Bourg unpaid stampless entire letter to France, exceedingly rare “PetitBourg/Guadeloupe/28 MARS 1851” double-circle c.d.s. on entire folded letter with similar Basse Terre transit c.d.s. on the reverse, carried per British packet via England with London transit on the reverse and red Calais entry transit plus boxed Article 13 handstamp, “15” handstamp for 15 decimes (1Fr50c) due for a single rate letter, backstamped Delle, very fine and handsome; this letter was posted in the same year, but just prior, to issuance of French stamps in the colony; an amazingly rare posting from the small village of Petit Bourg on the east coast of Basse Terre and not listed in Jamet; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 104)

Est. 400-500

1853 Grand Bourg unpaid stampless entire letter to France, light but discernible strike of black “Grand-Bourg (Mie. Gte.)/Guadeloupe/25 JUIL 1853” double-circle c.d.s. and similarly light strike of a Basse Terre transit c.d.s. on entire folded letter from the Mayor of Grand Bourg with attractive large double-circle cachet of the Mayor’s office, via British packet with London crown transits on the reverse, red Calais entry transit and boxed Article 13 handstamp, bold “15” handstamp for 15 decimes due, backstamped, very fine single rate letter; very rare from the small town of Grand-Bourg on the small island of Marie Galante; rated scarcity 5 by Jamet with only a few examples known; exGrabowski. (photo - page 104)

Est. 200-300

1854 Grand Bourg paid stampless cover to France, black “Grand-Bourg (Mie. Gte.)/Guadeloupe/9 MARS 1854” double-circle c.d.s. on folded cover to Marseilles, similar Basse Terre transit c.d.s. over the letter seal on the reverse, this single-rate cover was paid in cash with boxed “PD” handstamp on the front and the black “12” rate handstamp on the reverse, via British packet with red entry transit, backstamped, very fine; though stamps were no longer available this cover establishes that letters could be prepaid by the sender in this period; this large format postmark of Grand Bourg on the small island of Marie Galante is quite rare; rated scarcity 5 in Jamet with only a few examples recorded; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 134)

Est. 200-300

POINTE-A-PITRE, GUADELOUPE rimless circular datestamps on 1859, 1861 and 1862 folded letters to France carried by British packets, charged 12, 6 and 18 decimes postage due respectively, fresh and very fine. (photo - page 134)

Est. 200-300

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French Colonies Yvert #1, 1862 1c Olive green on pale blue, two horizontal pairs, both very attractive with just clear to large margins all around, in sole franking on 1871 entire prices current to Demerara (British Guiana) paying the local printed matter rate, “Price Currt.” in manuscript above the stamps which are just tied by black lozenge cancel with black “Guadeloupe/Pointe-a-Pitre/16 MAI 71” double-circle c.d.s. below, given to the British Agency for transmission to this British Colony but not marked paid as there was no agreement with the British Agency to pre-pay printed matter, small red British “Guadaloupe/MY 17 71” c.d.s. on the reverse and similar Demerara backstamp, large “1” handstamp applied on arrival for 1p due, exceptionally fresh and attractive, choice very fine; printed matter mail is among the rarest type of mail to acquire because it was usually thrown away, this example is amazingly rare not only because there was so little of it saved, but because there was no agreement between the French and the British Agency for sending such mail so prepayment was not possible; only three such printed matter covers are known sent through the British Agency, the other two are each franked with an incorrect 5c Green; this is the only recorded example correctly franked with the proper 4c rate for the local postage and a great rarity in this remarkably select quality; ex-Grabowski. (photo)

Est. 5,000-7,500

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French Colonies Yvert #2, 3, 4, 1859-65, 5c Yellow green on greenish, 10c Bister on yellowish and 20c Blue on bluish, singles of each including two examples of the 5c, large margins to just in on one side of the 10c and 20c, an exceptionally attractive threecolor franking paying the reduced rate to New Orleans, tied to folded cover by black 7x7 point lozenge cancels, with a black “Guadeloupe/Pointe-a-Pitre/12 MARS 67” doublecircle c.d.s., light, but clear, strike of the very rare “Paid/at/Guadaloupe” Crowned-circle handstamp of the British Agency, “4” pence British rate marking in red crayon, red British “Guadaloupe/MR 13 1867” double-arc c.d.s. and small black St. Thomas transit c.d.s. on the reverse, small black “Steamship/10” circular entry handstamp on arrival in the United States for 10c ship fee due, light vertical file folds affecting the two 5c values but not affecting the very fine appearance of this cover; a lovely cover with considerable eye appeal as well as an extremely rare Crowned-circle paid cover to the United States via the British Agency; ex-Grabowski. (photo)

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French Colonies Yvert #3, 5, 1859 10c Bister on yellowish and 40c Orange on yellowish, single of former and horizontal pair and strip of four of latter, being an impressive franking on 1865 double-rate cover to Philadelphia, the pair and the strip have full large margins all around, the stamps are cancelled by black lozenge cancels with a black “Pointe-a-Pitre/Guadeloupe/10 AVR 1865” rimless c.d.s. tying the strip, fairly well struck “Paid/at/Guadaloupe” Crowned-circle handstamp of the British Agency, “2/-” British rate marking in red crayon, portions of red British “Guadaloupe/AP 11 1865” double-arc c.d.s. and small black St. Thomas c.d.s. on the reverse, black “Steamship/20” entry handstamp on arrival in the United States, red “PD” boxed handstamp obliterated by black lozenge cancel as the cover was not completely pre-paid, the 20c ship fee being due in the United States, light vertical file fold affecting one stamp each from the pair and the strip, not affecting the exceptional and very fine appearance of this cover; a rare multiple rate cover and possibly the only recorded double-rate cover to the United States via the British Agency; ex-Grabowski. (photo)

Est. 3,000-4,000

French Colonies Yvert #5, 1859 40c Orange on yellowish, block of twenty being a full two horizontal rows of the sheet with large sheet margins at each side (affixed over edge of cover at one end), plus a strip of four and one stamp lost en route, a most amazing franking being the largest recorded multiple of the 40c on a cover from Guadeloupe, its usage is equally amazing starting out as a 20 times the 50c rate to Paris with stamps tied by lozenge cancels, black “Pointe-a-Pitre/Guadeloupe/28 AOUT 1862” rimless c.d.s., carried via British packet with black Calais entry transit, red boxed “PD” handstamp, backstamped Paris and then forwarded back across the Atlantic to Mexico, in addition to the largely missing stamp there is a piece missing to one stamp and a few other faults in the bottom row of the block, edge wear to cover, not surprising when one considers the size and travels of this envelope, fine; a rare and important postal history rarity of the Eagle issue used in Guadeloupe; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 134)

Est. 750-1,000

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French Colonies Yvert #14, 18, 1872-76 1c Olive green on pale blue and 10c Bister on rose, horizontal strip of four and single of former and two singles of latter, the 1c single into the frame in one corner, all the rest with full large even margins, an amazing franking paying a very rare 25c internal rate on 1877 cover to Basse Terre, stamps are tied by five strikes of black “Guadeloupe/Pointe-a-Pitre/25 FEVR. 77” double-circle c.d.s., backstamped Basse Terre the next day, very fine and exceedingly choice; the normal rate for internal mail was 20c but a special rate of 25c existed for a service by sailing ship between the major islands connecting Pointe-a-Pitre, Basse Terre and Grand Bourg on Marie Galante, no special markings exist for this service and it is only recognizable by the rate and the dates of the postmarks; covers exhibiting this rate are extremely rare and the cover offered here is the most spectacular example with this colorful and rare franking; ex-Grabowski. (photo)

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1883 Grand Bourg unpaid postage due folded letter to France, posted from the smaller Island of Marie Galante with a very rare use of the larger size “Guadeloupe/Grand Bourg (Mie. Gte.)/9 FEVR. 83” double-circle c.d.s. on entire folded letter, a confirming Pointe-a-Pitre transit of the same date on the reverse, 10c Black and 40c Black French postage dues (Yvert #15, 19) tied on arrival in Paris by triangular due handstamp paying double the 25c U.P.U. rate, soiling to the back of the cover, very fine; Dubus records that this rare postmark was used from January 1888 to 1892, this cover establishes that it was used far earlier than that; ex-Grabowski. (photo)

Est. 1,500-2,000

French Colonies Yvert #22, 1872 15c Bister, single franking with virtually clear to large margins all around, tied to entire folded letter from Petit Bourg to Pointe-a-Pitre by black 7x7 lozenge cancel, black “Guadeloupe/Petit-Bourg/7 OCT. (73)” double-circle c.d.s. at right, matching boxed “P.P”, blue Pointe-a-Pitre backstamp the next day, very fine; an unusual single franking, while Petit Bourg on the east coast of Basse Terre is only a short distance from Pointe-a-Pitre it would not be considered a local posting and the normal domestic rate was 20c; a rare cover from this small town; ex-Grabowski. (photo page 134)

Est. 500-750

French Colonies Yvert #44, 1880 25c Yellow on straw, Ty. II, attractive single with clear to large margins in single franking, tied to 1881 folded cover to St. Pierre and Miquelon by “Paq. Fr./Pointe-a-Pitre Guade/9 NOV. 81” double-circle sorting c.d.s. with an additional strike at right, Basse Terre and St. Thomas transits on the reverse, this cover routed through the United States with New York transit on the reverse and “Boston/Paid/Dec 1” c.d.s. on the front as well as the St. Pierre And Miquelon receiving c.d.s., horizontal file fold through the adhesive, otherwise a fresh and very fine cover; a rare destination; ex-Grabowski. (photo - page 134)

Est. 300-400

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Yvert #1, 1a, 1884 “G.P.E./20” Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, large and small “2” in “20”, horizontal se-tenant pair, uncommonly large margins all around, very light town cancels, extremely fine and choice; signed Calves (Scott #1b; $375.00). (photo page 124)

Maury €475

★/★★❑Yvert #2, 1884 “G.P.E./25” Surcharge on 35c Black on orange, handsome and choice top left corner margin mint block of eight (4x2), with ample to large margins on the other two sides, incredibly fresh, o.g., two paper h.r.’s mainly in the selvage, six stamp n.h., extremely fine (Scott #2; $840.00). (photo - page 122)

Maury €1,050

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Yvert #2e, 1884 “G.P.E./5” Essay surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, wonderfully fresh and well centered, vivid rich color, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; only 50 stamps were surcharged but never issued; signed A. Brun (Scott #2 footnote; $1,000.00). (photo page 124)

€1,000

Yvert #7, 1889 “GUADELOUPE/10/centimes” Surcharge Ty. I-XI on 40c Red on straw, complete unused pane of 25, showing the eleven different surcharge types listed by Maury, fresh and intact, fine-very fine; quite scarce as a full pane (Scott #7; $800.00 for common type singles). (photo - page 122)

Maury €2,410+

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Yvert #12aA, 1891 “GNADELOUPE” Misspelled overprint on 30c Brown on yellowish, highly select se-tenant horizontal pair, the left stamp the error, uncommonly large even margins all around, rich color on remarkably fresh white paper, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and rare; fewer than 25 examples were printed; both signed Calves (Scott #12, 12c; $1,400.00 for singles). (photo)

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Yvert #12aC, 1891 “GUADELONPE” Misspelled overprint on 30c Brown on yellowish, mostly large margins to just clear at top right, strong color on fresh white paper, o.g., small h.r., nearly very fine and rare; fewer than 32 examples were printed; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #12e; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,000

Yvert #12aD, 1891 “GUADELOUEP” Misspelled overprint on 30c Brown on yellowish, generous margins all around, remarkably fresh, o.g., h.r., very fine and quite rare; a mere eleven examples of this error were printed; signed J-F Brun (Scott #12f; $3,000). (photo)

€3,000

Yvert #13, 1891 “GUADELOUPE” Overprint on 80c Carmine on pinkish, scarce mint single, ample to huge margins all around, including the frame line from the adjacent stamp at top, remarkably fresh, o.g., l.h., trivial tiny inclusion, very fine; only 900 stamps were surcharged, most of which were used; signed Bloch (Scott #13; $1,100.00). (photo - page 124)

€1,200

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Yvert #13, 1891 “GUADELOUPE” Overprint on 80c Carmine on pinkish, seldom seen horizontal pair, used with neat double circle “Guadeloupe, Basse Terre/19 JANV, 92” postmark, generous even margins all around, bleached to remove staining affecting the color, otherwise very fine; only 900 stamps were overprinted (Scott #13; $2,600.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €3,000

Yvert #14aA, 17aA, 19aA, 21aA, 25aA, 1891 “GNADELOUPE” Misspelled overprint on 1c, 5c, 15c, 25c and 75c Commerce, horizontal se-tenant pairs, the left stamps the errors, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h. or small h.r., fine-very fine (Scott #14c, 17c, 19c, 21c, 25c; $909.00 for singles). (photo - page 124)

for singles €1,087

Yvert #22, 22aC, 22aD, 1891 “GUADELOUPE” Overprint on 30c Brown on bister, complete unused pane of 25, pos. 5 with “GUADELOUEP” spelling error (#22aD) and pos. 16 showing the “GUADELONPE” spelling error (#22aC), fresh color, many reinforced perforation separations mainly at right, otherwise fine-very fine; quite scarce as a full pane (Scott #22, 22e, 22f; $1,395.00 for singles). (photo - page 122)

for singles €1,511

★/★★❑Yvert #26, 26aC, 1891 “GUADELOUPE” Overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, a spectacular bottom right corner margin mint block of twelve with a vertical gutter block at left, pos 35-40, 45-50, the top right stamp in the gutter block showing the “GUADELONPE” spelling error (#26aC), fresh and intact, o.g., five stamps small h.r., the error and six normal stamps n.h., two hinged stamps with a light toned spot, otherwise fine-very fine; a rare and attractive error multiple; Maury does not price the error never hinged (Scott #26, 26e; $2,012.50+ for singles with the error counted as hinged). (photo - page 122)

Maury €2,555+

Yvert #26aD, 1891 “GUADELOUEP” Misspelled overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, nicely centered, o.g., very fine; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #25f; $775.00). (photo - page 124)

€550

★/★★❑Yvert #41a, 1900 10c Red, imperforate error, the bottom pair in a bottom sheet-margin gutter block of four, the top pair perforated at top and with blind vertical perforations, o.g., l.h. at top, the error pair n.h., very fine; a handsome and scarce multiple (Scott #33a; 240.00 for hinged). (photo - page 124)

for hinged €280

Yvert #45f-49e, 1903 “G & D/5” to “G & D/1 fr.” Surcharges on 30c-75c Navigation and Commerce, inverted surcharges cplt., o.g., small h.r. or l.h., fine (Scott #45b-49d; $445.00). (photo - page 124)

€495

Yvert #45h, 47j, 48e, 1903 “G & D/5” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, “G & D/15” Surcharge on 50c Carmine on rose and “G et D/40” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double surcharges, nicely centered, o.g., h.r., very fine (Scott #45c, 47 var., 48d; $380.00 for the two listed). (photo - page 124)

€700

Yvert #47g, 49f, 1903 “G & D/15” Surcharge on 50c Carmine on rose and “G & D/1 fr.” Surcharge on 75c Deep violet on orange, inverted values, well centered, o.g., 15c small h.r. and 1Fr. l.h., very fine; latter signed Carion (Scott #47c, 49b; $535.00). (photo - page 124)

€580

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Yvert #48e, 1903 “G et D/40” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double surcharge, horizontal gutter pair, fresh and well centered, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #48d; $480.00 for singles). (photo - page 124)

for singles €560+

★/★★❑Yvert #49b, 49c, 49e, 1903 “G & D/1 fr.” Ty. q and r Surcharges on 75c Deep violet on orange, wonderfully fresh top right corner margin mint block of ten (5x2), the bottom right stamp with Ty. r surcharge with numeral “1” inverted, the other nine all Ty. q, the center vertical pair also showing inverted numerals, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h., top left and bottom stamps all n.h., very fine and striking (Scott #49, 49b, 49b var.; $1,157.50+). (photo - page 122)

Maury €1,381+

Yvert #49g var., 1903 “1 fr./G & D” Surcharge with value above “G & D” on 75c Deep violet on orange, “1” inverted, quite fresh, o.g., l.h., fine; this combination of errors is not listed in Yvert; cataloged as the normal #49g (Scott #49c; $300.00+). (photo - page 124)

€350+

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★/★★❑Yvert #50g, 50h, 50i, 1904 “G et D/40” Ty. m and n surcharges and blue framed “1903” Ty. aa, bb and cc overprints on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, complete pane of 50, with vertical gutter containing millesimes “3”, the six lower right stamps with Ty. n surcharge and the rest Ty. m, while the “1903” overprint shows fourteen Ty. aa, 35 Ty. bb and one Ty. cc at top left, o.g., most n.h., some perf. separations and hinge reinforcements, very fine; a rare and desirable multiple for the specialist (Scott #52 var.). (photo - page 122) for hinged €4,335+

584

★/★★❑Yvert #52h, 52n, 1904 “G et D/40” Surcharge and red framed “1903” Ty. ee and ll overprints on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, gutter block of six (3x2), the top right stamp with Ty. ll overprint and the other five Ty. ee, nicely centered, o.g., h.r., the right pair n.h., rejoined perf. separated at the left side of the gutter, fine-very fine (Scott #50 vars.). (photo - page 122)

for hinged €880

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Yvert #52t, 1903 “G et D/40” Surcharge and red framed “1903” overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, omitted overprint, top sheet-margin vertical pair, the top stamp with the red “1903” overprint omitted, excellent centering, strong and intact perforations, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and very rare; only ten such error pairs are possible; signed Roumet and accompanied by his 2006 certificate (Scott #50 var.). (photo)

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€2,200

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Maury #52 IG, 1904 “G et D/40” Surcharge and black framed “1903” overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, select mint example of the scarce black overprint, post office fresh, deep rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; formerly listed in Yvert as #54 (Scott #53 footnote; $500.00 for hinged). (photo - page 124)

for hinged €630

Maury #52 IG, 1904 “G et D/40” Surcharge and black framed “1903” overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, nicely centered and fresh, deep rich color, o.g., small h.r., very fine and scarce; formerly listed in Yvert as #54 (Scott #53 footnote; $500.00). (photo - page 124)

€630

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Maury #52 IIB, 1904 “G et D/40” Surcharge and black framed “1903” Ty. t overprint on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., trivial h.r., fine and rare; formerly listed as Yvert #54a; signed Roumet and accompanied by 1997 Behr certificate (Scott #53 footnote var.). (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #72A-74A, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender and 30c Brown on bister and “10” surcharge on 40c Red on straw; wide setting surcharges cplt., the 10c se-tenant with normal, o.g., h.r., fine; second signed J-F Brun and last signed Cividini (Scott #83a, 84a, 85b; $585.00). (photo - page 124)

€660

Yvert #72A-73A, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender and 30c Brown on bister, wide setting surcharges, fresh mint gutter blocks of four, the latter with a sheetmargin at top, both with millesimes “3” in the bottom gutter, the left stamps all with wide setting surcharges and the right stamps normal, o.g., n.h., former with a few perf. separations in the top gutter only, fine-very fine (Scott #83b-84b; $1,200.00 for pairs without millesimes). (photo - page 124)

Maury €1,255

Maury #74b, 1912 “10” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, split surcharge reading “0 1”, remarkably fresh, good color, o.g., n.h., fine; signed Roumet (Scott #85 var.). (photo - page 124)

for hinged €900

Maury #76c, 76e, 1915-17 “+5c” Surcharge on 15c Violet, double and inverted surcharges, o.g., h.r., fresh and fine (Scott #B2a, B2c; $465.00). (photo - page 124)

€575

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Yvert #TT1, 1876 25c Black, select used example, large margins all around, tied to small piece by grid cancel, very fine; signed Gilbert (Scott #J1; $925.00). (photo - page 124)

€1,100

Yvert #TT3, 1876 40c Black, unused as most often, four large to very large margins, strong color on fresh paper, very fine and choice; signed Bloch (Scott #J3; $1,500.00). (photo - page 124)

€1,800

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Yvert #TT3, 1876 40c Black, attractive used single, tied to piece by full strike of 27 July 1878 Pointe a Pitre postmark, generous margins all around, stamp lifted and hinged back in place, very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #J3; $1,200.00). (photo - page 124)

€1,400

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Yvert #TT3a, 1876 40c Black, large “0” in “40”, a particularly fresh mint example, ample to large margins, full original gum, nearly very fine; rarely found with o.g.; signed Bloch and Calves and accompanied by 1995 Calves certificate (Scott #J3 var.). (photo)

€2,400

Yvert #TT4a, 4b, 1879 15c Black on dark blue, a remarkable full mint pane of twenty from the third setting (fourth printing), pos. 3 with no period after “c” (#TT4b) and pos. 20 with “i” missing in “percevoir” (Maury #TT4c) large even margins all around, deep rich color, vertical stitch watermark, original gum, small natural paper flaw and a couple minor faults in the selvage only, extremely fine appearance; 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #J4, J4a, J4c; $1,365.00 for singles). (photo - page 122)

for singles €1,930+

Yvert #TT9a, 1884 20c Black on rose, italic “2” in “20”, unused, large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #J9a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 124)

€1,100

Yvert #TT11, 11a, 1884 35c Black on grey, “G” missing in “GUADELOUPE”, horizontal strip of three, the center stamp the error, huge margins all around, original gum, extremely fine; only 400 copies of this error were printed; signed E. Diena (Scott #J11 var.). (photo - page 124)

for singles €450

Yvert #TT12a, 1884 50c Black on blue-green, an especially choice mint example of this rare paper color, huge margins all around, full o.g., l.h., an extremely fine gem; only 108 stamps were printed on this paper (Scott #J12 var.). (photo - page 124)

€1,100

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★/★★❑Yvert #TT12a, 1884 50c Black on blue-green, a spectacular mint full pane of ten from the second setting, remarkably fresh, wide sheet-selvages, full original gum, most stamps never hinged, extremely fine; only 108 stamps were printed on this paper, with this being one of only two surviving panes of ten; signed Calves and accompanied by 2004 Roumet certificate; cataloged simply as hinged singles (Scott #J12 var.). (photo)

€11,000+

Yvert #TT13-14, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 60c Brown on cream and 1Fr. Rose on cream, select mint singles of each, first with large even margins, latter with four mostly huge margins, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; latter signed Champion twice and Miro twice (Scott #J13-14; $725.00). (photo - page 132)

€810

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Yvert #TT13, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 60c Brown on cream, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, generous margins all around, uncommonly fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine and rare; only 33 millesimes pairs are possible (Scott #J13 var.). (photo)

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Yvert #TT13, 13d, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 60c Brown on cream, omitted “G” , top right corner margin horizontal strip of three, with large margins on the other two sides, the center stamp the variety, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., the left stamp n.h., extremely fine; only 33 examples were printed; each signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #J13, J13d; $1,450.00 for hinged singles). (photo)

for singles €1,400+

Yvert #TT13b, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 60c Brown on cream, inverted surcharge, choice mint example, four large to huge margins, deep rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #J13a; $1,100.00). (photo - page 132)

€1,100

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Yvert #TT13c, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. b surcharge on 60c Brown on cream, inverted surcharge, bottom sheet-margin single, with large margins on the other three sides, good color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; a rare stamp as only 30 copies received the Ty. b surcharge; signed Miro twice and Roumet (Scott #J13Aa; $1,100.00). (photo)

€1,900

Maury #TT13 Ia, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 60c Brown on cream, bee corner ornament turned at bottom left, ample to large margins all around, good color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., very fine and scarce; only 99 copies were printed; signed Calves (Scott #J13b; $1,150.00). (photo - page 132)

€1,450

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Yvert #TT14, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, mostly large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., very fine and rare; only 23 millesimes pairs are possible (Scott #J14 var.). (photo)

Maury €3,500

Yvert #TT14, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, another horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., very fine and rare; only 23 millesimes pairs are possible; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #J14 var.). (photo)

Maury €3,500

Yvert #TT14a, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. b surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, bottom sheet-margin mint example, with mostly large margins on the other sides, good color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; a rare stamp as only 21 copies received the Ty. b surcharge; signed A. Brun and Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; exGilbert (Scott #J14A; $400.00). (photo - page 132)

€950

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Maury #TT14 Ia, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, bee corner ornament turned at bottom left, bottom sheet-margin single, with large margins on the other sides, good color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and rare; only 69 copies were printed (Scott #J14 var.). (photo)

€2,000

Yvert #TT14b, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, inverted surcharge, attractive mint example with oversized margins, good color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., natural paper inclusion not noted on the certificate, otherwise extremely fine; signed Roumet and accompanied by 1997 Behr certificate (Scott #J14a; $1,200.00). (photo - page 132)

€1,100

Yvert #TT14c, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. b surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, inverted surcharge, choice top left corner margin single, with large margins on the other sides, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and quite rare; signed A. Brun, Calves and Marquelet and accompanied by 2001 Behr certificate (Scott #J14Aa; $1,200.00). (photo)

€2,200

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Yvert #TT14d, 1903 “G & D/30” Ty. a surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on cream, omitted “G”, bottom sheet-margin single, with large margins on the other sides, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and rare; only 23 such errors were printed (Scott #J14 var.). (photo page 132)

€770

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Yvert #1, 1a, 1889 “INDO-CHINE/1889/5/R-D” Red surcharge on 35c Deep violet on orange, large and small “1889”, without gum as issued, se-tenant horizontal pair, crisp and intact, very fine and scarce (Scott #2, 2a; $300.00 for singles). (photo page 132)

€600

French Colonies 5c entire to Tayninh, Cochin China uprated with French Colonies 5c Green (Yvert #49) and Indochina 1889 red 5c surcharge on 35c Deep violet on orange (Yvert #1), tied by two strikes of “Mytho, Cochinchine/11 Juin, 92” datestamps, postmark repeated at left, Saigon and Tayninh backstamps, fresh and extremely fine; scarce mixed franking and a rare usage of the first Indochina issue (Scott #2; $1,200.00). (photo - page 134)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #2a, 1889 “INDO-CHINE 89/5/R D” Black surcharge on 35c Deep violet on orange, “89” omitted, bottom right corner margin mint single, remarkably fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Miro (Scott #1 var.). (photo - page 132)

€310

Yvert #2a, 1889 “INDO-CHINE 89/5/R D” Black surcharge on 35c Deep violet on orange, “89” omitted, se-tenant horizontal pair, the right stamp the error, plus it shows a strong upward shift of the overprint, with “INDO-CHINE” at bottom, o.g., h.r., fresh and very fine (Scott #1 var.). (photo - page 132)

€440

1889 Black “5” Surcharge on Thirty Five Cent with Inverted “9” in “89” Believed to be Unique

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Maury #2b, 1889 “INDO-CHINE 89/5/R D” Black surcharge on 35c Deep violet on orange, “9” in “89” inverted to read “86”, an irreplaceable mint example, well centered, vivid rich colors, o.g., paper h.r., very fine; the only known copy of this error; signed Behr and Roumet and accompanied by the latter’s 1977 certificate (Scott #1 var.). (photo)

€25,000

Yvert #3-15, 1892-96 1c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce, nearly complete millesimes gutter pairs comprised of 1c #1 (in a block of four), 2, 3 and 9, 2c 2 and 3, 4c 2 and 3, 5c 2 (in a block of four), 5 and 8, 10c 2 and 3, 15c 5, 20c 2 and 3, 25c 2 and 5, 30c 2 and 3, 40c 2 (in a block of four) and 3, 50c 2 and 3, 75c 2 and 3 and 1Fr. 2 and 3, generally fresh and intact, o.g., l.h. or h.r., a few n.h., occasional perforation separations, mostly fine-very fine; a difficult group to assemble (Scott #3/20 vars.). (photo - page 132)

Maury €4,310

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Yvert #12-16P, 1892-1900 40c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce, plate proofs on Bristol, top left corner margin blocks of four, except 1Fr. top right corner margin, fresh and extremely fine; 5Fr. signed Roumet (Scott #16-17, 19-21P). (photo - page 122)

Maury €570+

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Yvert #14a, 1892 75c Deep violet on orange, inverted “INDO-CHINE”, se-tenant horizontal pair, the right stamp the error, strong fresh colors, o.g., with h.r.’s reinforcing some separated perfs., very fine; a striking example of this rare and popular error, being especially desirable in this se-tenant format; signed Marquelet and accompanied by a 2001 Calves certificate (Scott #19a; $7,223.00). (photo)

€9,526

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Yvert #15a, 1892 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, double “INDO-CHINE”, an incredibly fresh mint example, o.g., n.h., fine and scarce; signed Champion twice (Scott #20a; $1,100.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €1,300

Yvert #16, 1896 5Fr. Red lilac on lavender, horizontal strip of five, remarkably fresh, unblemished o.g., n.h., very fine; seldom found never hinged (Scott #21; $1,250.00). (photo - page 132)

Maury €1,500

Place de Tuyen-Quang/CommanT/D’Armes, large blue military cachet and dateless double circle “Corps Exped Tonkin” postmark on cover to Bordeaux, “Tuyen Quang/5 Mai, 98” and bold “Corps Exp Tonking/Ligne T. 1/2 Juin, 98” transit postmarks, Tonking departure and Bordeaux arrival backstamps, very fine and scarce soldier’s letter. (photo - page 134)

Est. 300-400

Place de Dong-Dang/Le/Commandant/D’Armes, large blue military cachet signed by an officer and three other military chops on picture post card to Le Havre, “DongDang, Tonkin/1 Janv, 03” datestamp, card with tape repaired corner crease at bottom left, otherwise very fine and rare. (photo - page 134)

Est. 400-500

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Est. 100-150

Yvert #29a, 32a, 39a, 40a, 1904 15c Orange brown on blue, 30c Pale brown on straw, 5Fr. Deep violet on lilac and 10Fr Orange brown on green, imperforate, 30c, 5Fr. and 10Fr. without gum as issued, 15c a single with a partial sheet-margin at top and a horizontal pair, 5Fr. and 10Fr. top right corner margin singles, 15c o.g., n.h., one 15c natural inclusion, very fine; also includes 15c Yellow and 40c Pale brown on straw imperforate trial color proofs; 5Fr. and 10Fr. signed Champion and Calves (Scott #29, 32, 3940 vars.). (photo - page 132)

€1,070+

Yvert #38-39, 1904 2Fr. Brown on orange and 5Fr. Deep violet on lilac, gutter pairs with millesimes “4”, strong and intact, o.g., 2Fr. l.h. and 5Fr. h.r., fine-very fine and scarce (Scott #38-39 vars.). (photo - page 132)

Maury €2,625

Yvert #59-64, 59A-64A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 4c-75c France, wide and narrow surcharge spacing cplt., se-tenant horizontal pairs, including “05” on 15c with vertical gutter between, o.g., h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine set; the scarce “05” on 4c signed A. Brun, Champion twice and accompanied by 1991 PF certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #59b-64b; $1,495.00). (photo - page 132)

€1,503+

Yvert #66a, 68a, 68b, 1917 “+5” Surcharge on 5c Green and black or 15c Violet and black, double, triple and quadruple surcharges respectively, o.g., fine; first two signed Herman and last signed Calves and #68a accompanied by 1991 PF certificate (Scott #B2a, B4a, B4b; $590.00). (photo - page 132)

€680

Yvert #75a, 76c, 77a, 1919 “2 CENTS” on 5c, “4 CENTS” on 10c and “6 CENTS” on 15c, inverted or double surcharges, o.g., h.r., 6c on 15c small thin, otherwise fine; 4c on 10c signed Brun twice (Scott #68a, 69b, 70a; $395.00). (photo - page 132)

€450

Yvert #75a, 1919 “2 CENTS” Surcharge on 5c Green and black, inverted surcharge, an exceedingly rare top gutter margin mint gutter block of four, the bottom pair with millesimes “6”, incredibly fresh, strong and intact perforations, pristine o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; this error is not listed in Maury as a millesimes pair so cataloged only as four singles (Scott #68a; $800.00 for singles). (photo - page 136)

Maury €1,000+

Yvert #76c, 1919 “4 CENTS” Surcharge on 10c Red and black, double surcharge, top gutter margin gutter block of four, bottom pair with millesimes “7”, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., some crimped or separated perforations, otherwise fine; this error is not listed in Maury as a millesimes pair so cataloged only as four singles (Scott #69b; $800.00 for singles). (photo - page 136)

Maury €1,000+

★/★★❑Yvert #77a, 1919 “6 CENTS” Surcharge on 15c Violet and black, inverted surcharge, top gutter margin gutter block of four, the bottom pair with millesimes “7”, fresh and intact, o.g., top stamps h.r. and the millesimes pair n.h., fine-very fine; this error is not listed in Maury as a millesimes pair so cataloged only as four singles (Scott #70a; $660.00 for singles). (photo - page 136)

Maury €820+

Yvert #87a, 1919 “80 CENTS” Surcharge on 2Fr. Green and black, double surcharge, o.g., h.r., fine; signed A. Brun and Gilbert (Scott #80a; $350.00). (photo - page 132)

€410

Yvert #90-95, 1919 “10 CENTS” on 15c+10c to “4 PIASTRES” on 5Fr.+5Fr. Orphans, complete set tied by clear “Giadinh, Cochinchine/22-10, 25” datestamps to fresh unaddressed cover, extremely fine (Scott #B8-13; $272.10 for used). (photo - page 134)

for used €326

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Yvert #90a, 1919 “10 CENTS” Surcharge on 15c+10c Orphans, double surcharge, o.g., l.h., fine and scarce; signed Behr (Scott #B8a; $525.00). (photo - page 132)

€600

Yvert #92a, 1919 “24 CENTS” Surcharge on 35c+25c Orphans, double “INDOCHINE”, unused, very fine and scarce; signed Roumet (Scott #B10b; $875.00). (photo - page 136)

€1,100

★/★★❑Yvert #98a, 1922 2/5c Olive brown and black, double head and value, top sheetmargin gutter block of four, the bottom pair with millesimes “3”, crisp and intact, o.g., top pair l.h. and the millesimes pair n.h., fine-very fine and rare; this error is not listed in Maury as a millesimes pair so cataloged only as four singles; signed Roumet (Scott #96a; $1,320.00 for singles). (photo - page 136)

€1,650+

★/★★ Yvert #103a, 104a, 1922 4c Orange and black and 5c Carmine and black, double head and value, former a bottom sheet-margin single, o.g., n.h., latter tropicalized o.g., 5c signed Roumet (Scott #101b, 102b; $540.00). (photo - page 136)

Maury €685

Yvert #117A-22A, 1922 5c-60c Annamite and Cambodian Girls, without surcharges cplt., o.g., h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #93 Footnote; $860.00). (photo - page 136)

€1,040

★/★★❑Yvert #118a, 1922 “2/CENTS” Surcharge on 10c Grey green and black, double surcharge, top sheet-margin gutter block of four, the bottom pair with millesimes “1”, incredibly well centered, fresh and intact, o.g., top pair h.r. and the millesimes pair n.h., very fine and choice; this error is not listed in Maury as a millesimes pair so cataloged only as four singles (Scott #89 var.). (photo - page 136)

Maury €750+

Yvert #155, 1931 1c Black brown, tied by “Thotnot, Cochinchine/29-9, 32” datestamp to short paid cover to New Hebrides, arriving with “T” in triangle and rectangular boxed “Trouye a la Boite” handstamp, vertical strip of three 30c Carmine postage dues applied and tied by “New Hebrides/Vila/25 No 32” datestamps, Saigon and New Caledonia transit backstamps, extremely fine and unusual; signed Calves. (photo - page 134)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #155a, 157Aa, 158a, 160a, 162a, 162Aa, 167a, 1931-34 1c/50c Pictorials, imperforate, seven horizontal or vertical sheet-margin pairs, o.g, n.h., extremely fine (Scott #148, 150, 152, 155, 159, 160, 167 vars.). (photo - page 136)

Maury €1,210

Yvert #157b, 1931 3c Deep brown on yellow, handsome bottom left corner margin single, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #150 var.). (photo - page 136)

Maury €1,200

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Yvert #PA1-14, 1933 1c-10Pi Airplane, imperforate, complete set of fourteen values in pristine horizontal pairs, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and choice (Scott #C1/17 vars.). (photo - page 140)

for hinged €1,200

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★/★★ Yvert #TT30a, 1919 “2 PIASTRES” Surcharge on 5Fr. Red, double surcharge, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “8”, fresh and intact, o.g., small h.r. in the gutter, left stamp l.h. and right stamp n.h., fine-very fine; a very rare millesimes pair, of which only a few can exist; unlisted in Maury (Scott #J30a var.). (photo - page 140)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #TT36a, TT36b, 1919 4c Orange, double and omitted “4/Cents”, latter centered to left as always, o.g., l.h., fine-very fine; both signed A. Brun (Scott #J36a, J36b; $780.00). (photo - page 140)

€910

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Yvert #TT67 var., 1931 “10/CENTS” Surcharge on Red on orange, imperforate, omitted surcharge, handsome bottom left corner margin block of four, the top pair without surcharge, large margins, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare (Scott #J67 var.). (photo - page 140)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #CP2, CP2 var., 1891 “INDO-CHINE/TIMBRE/COLIS POSTAUX” Vermilion overprint with “INDO-CHINE” 12mm long on 10c Black on lavender, overprint omitted, a visually striking bottom right corner margin mint block of nine, the center stamp without overprint and the surrounding stamps normal, o.g., sensible light h.r. reinforcements, fine; an extremely rare and highly exhibitable error multiple which is not listed in either Maury or Yvert, the eight normal stamps alone catalog €7,200; signed A. Brun and all stamps signed Calves, and accompanied by 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott unlisted). (photo)

Est. 4,000-5,000

Yvert #CP2, 1891 “INDO-CHINE/TIMBRE/COLIS POSTAUX” Vermilion overprint with “INDO-CHINE” 12mm long on 10c Black on lavender, unused, handsome bottom left corner margin mint single, fresh color, hinged reinforced perf. separations, fine and scarce; signed Behr and others (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 140)

€900

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Yvert #22a, 26a, 34a, 1906 2c Chocolate, 20c Black on azure and 2Fr. Blue on Pink, imperforate, without gum as issued, sheet-margin singles with large margins on the other sides, fresh and extremely fine; each signed A. Brun (Scott #22, 27, 35 vars.). (photo - page 140)

€530

Maury #29b, 1906 35c Black on yellow, imperforate, double inscription, attractive top right corner margin horizontal pair, large margins, o.g., l.h. in the selvage only, the stamps n.h., fresh and extremely fine (Scott #30 var.). (photo - page 140)

for hinged €650

Yvert #36A-40A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 15c-75c Navigation and Commerce, wide spacing surcharges cplt., the first three in horizontal pairs with normal spacing and the last two singles, o.g., most l.h., fine-very fine (Scott #37a-41a; $364.65). (photo - page 140)

€494

Yvert #58a, 1915 “+5” Surcharge on 10c Red orange and rose, double surcharge, post office fresh left sheet-margin block of four, o.g., n.h., fine; each signed Herman (Scott #B1a; $480.00). (photo - page 122)

Maury €660

Yvert #88b, 90a, 96a, 100a, 101a, 1933 “Cote d’Ivoire” Overprints on 2c, 5c, 45c, 1Fr. and 1.50Fr. Upper Volta pictorials, inverted overprints, five of the six possible values, o.g., l.h., 45c n.h., fresh and fine-very fine; 5c and 45c signed Behr (Scott #96a, 98a, 104a, 108a, 109a; $440.00). (photo - page 140)

€442

★/★★ Yvert #88c, 90b-95b, 97b-103b, 1933 “Cote d’Ivoire” Overprints on 2c, 5c-30c, 65c-1.75Fr. Upper Volta pictorials, double overprints, nine out of the eleven possible values, generally well centered and fresh, o.g., 2c, 15c, 1.25Fr. and 1.50 Fr. l.h., the others n.h., fine-very fine group; 5c and 75c signed Roumet, 30c signed Behr and 1.25Fr. and 1.75Fr. signed Levy (Scott #96b, 98b, 100 var., 103a, 105a, 106a, 109a-111a; $787.50 for those listed). (photo - page 140)

Maury €1,245

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Yvert #PA1a-5a, 1940 1.90Fr.-6.90Fr. Air mails, omitted inscriptions cplt., matched set of left sheet-margin singles, o.g., l.h., very fine (Scott #C1-5 var.). (photo - page 140)

€500

Yvert #PA15a-16a, 1942 10c Fr. Ultramarine and violet and 20Fr. Carmine and grey blue, double centers, o.g., n.h., fresh and fine-very fine (Scott #C11-12 var.). (photo - page 140)

€770

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Yvert #CP3c, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/Colis Postaux” Overprint on 50c Lilac postage due, inverted overprint, without accent over “o” of “Cote”, left sheet margin single, with large to very large margins on the other sides, o.g., slight h.r., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves (Scott #Q5a var.; $400.00 with accent). (photo - page 140)

€1,300

Yvert #CP4a, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/Colis Postaux” Overprint on 1Fr. Rose on buff postage due, inverted overprint, used with neat c.d.s. confined to the bottom, four large margins, extremely fine (Scott #Q6a; $350.00). (photo - page 140)

€400

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Yvert #CP4A, 1903 “Colis/Postaux” Overprint on 50c Lilac postage due, a desirable mint example of this rare stamp, generous margin all around, remarkably fresh, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine; a mere 75 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and accompanied by 1996 Roumet certificate (Scott #Q3; $3,100.00). (photo)

€4,250

Yvert #CP4B, 1903 “Colis/Postaux” Overprint on 1Fr. Rose on buff postage due, seldom seen used example of this rarity, neatly cancelled by 28 January c.d.s., four generous equal margins, strong color on fresh paper, very fine and choice; a mere 75 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Calves and Miro twice (Scott #Q4; $3,200.00). (photo)

€4,250

Yvert #CP5b, 8d, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/50c/Colis Postaux” Surcharge on 15c Pale green and “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 1 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. I Surcharge on 10c Grey brown, inverted surcharges, select used examples of each, first with large even margins and the other with oversized margins, light c.d.s. cancels confined to a corner, fresh and extremely fine; 50c signed Roumet (Scott #Q7a, Q17a; $525.00). (photo - page 140)

€800

Yvert #CP6, 6a, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/50c/Colis Postaux” Surcharge on 60c Brown on buff postage due, large “0” in “50”, right sheet-margin horizontal pair, the right stamp the variety, large even margins all around, wonderfully fresh, o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine; both signed Calves (Scott #Q8, Q8 var.). (photo - page 144)

for singles €405

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Yvert #CP7b, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 1 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. III Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, handsome mint example of this terribly rare stamp, large even margins all around, rich fresh color, colonial o.g. as always, extremely fine; one of the rarest of all the Ivory Coast parcel post stamps with a mere seventeen examples surcharged; 1995 APS certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #Q13; $4,300.00). (photo)

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Yvert #CP7c, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 1 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. IV Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, a premium quality mint example of this great rarity, with oversized margins all around, rich color and remarkably fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; a stamp which is missing from even the most advanced collections of French Colonies as a mere four examples received the Ty. IV surcharge; signed A. Brun, Calves and Isaac twice, as well as being accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #Q14; $10,750.00). (photo)

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Yvert #CP7d, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/XX 1 FR/Colis Postaux” Ty. V Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, a very elusive used example of this parcel post rarity, four large even margins, rich color on fresh white paper, neatly cancelled by 29 June 1903 postmark, choice very fine; signed Pavoille (Scott #Q9; $3,250.00). (photo)

€4,500

Yvert #CP7e, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/ 1 FR/Colis Postaux” Ty. VI Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, used with neat c.d.s. confined to the bottom right corner, four mostly large margins, rich color on fresh paper, very fine and quite scarce; signed Behr, A. Brun, Calves, Champion twice and O. Roumet (Scott #Q10; $2,700.00). (photo)

€3,500

Yvert #CP7g, 7w, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/UN FR/Colis Postaux” Ty. VII Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, without accent on “o” of “Cote”, bottom sheet-margin horizontal pair, with large even margins on the other sides, the right stamp the variety, incredibly fresh, o.g., barest trace of hinging, extremely fine; both signed Calves (Scott #Q15, Q15 var.; $200.00 for normal). (photo - page 144)

€375

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Yvert #CP7h, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/UN FR/Colis Postaux” Ty. IX Surcharge on 5c Blue postage due, bottom right corner margin single, with other margins large, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., small thinned spot not noted on the certificate, extremely fine appearance; signed Behr and Gilbert and accompanied by clear 2000 Behr certificate; exGibralter, Neal Allen (Scott #Q16; $3,500.00). (photo)

€4,600

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Yvert #CP8b, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/UN FR/Colis Postaux” Ty. VIII Surcharge on 10c Grey brown postage due, an attractive mint example of this very rare parcel post surcharge, large to very large margins all around, good color, o.g., h.r., very fine; a mere twenty stamps received the Ty. VIII surcharge; signed A. Brun, Gilbert and Roumet and accompanied by 2000 Roumet certificate (Scott #Q19; $3,700.00). (photo)

€5,000

Yvert #CP9a-10a, 1903 “Colis Postaux/* 4 Francs */Cote d’Ivoire” Surcharge with two large stars on 15c Pale green and 30c Rose postage dues, fresh used singles, mostly large margins including latter with a partial sheet margin at top, neatly cancelled, latter with a shallow thinned spot, otherwise very fine; former signed Champion (Scott #Q24b-25b; $600.00). (photo - page 144)

€620

Yvert #CP9b-10b, 1903 “Colis Postaux/* 4 Francs */Cote d’Ivoire” Surcharge with one large star and one small star on 15c Pale green and 30c Rose postage dues, choice mint examples of each, large to huge margins, strong colors, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; former signed Marquelet (Scott #Q24a-25a; $1,000.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,100

Yvert #CP9c, 9d, 1903 “Colis Postaux/* 4 Francs */Cote d’Ivoire” Surcharge with large and small stars on 15c Pale green postage due, without accent over “o” of “Cote”, fresh used singles of each, both with large margins and neat c.d.s. cancels, extremely fine (Scott #Q24 var., Q24b var.; $410.00 for normal). (photo - page 144)

€840

Yvert #CP10d, 1903 “Colis Postaux/* 4 Francs */Cote d’Ivoire” Surcharge with two large stars on 30c Rose postage due, without accent over “o” of “Cote”, choice mint example, four mostly oversized margins, fresh color on clean paper, o.g., extremely fine (Scott #Q25b var.; $300.00 for normal). (photo - page 144)

€530

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Yvert #CP11a, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 4 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. III Surcharge on 60c Brown on buff postage due, large even margins all around, lightly cancelled, fresh and very fine; only 216 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge (Scott #Q22; $325.00). (photo - page 144)

€510

Yvert #CP11b, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 4 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. IV Surcharge on 60c Brown on buff postage due, attractive mint example of this rare stamp, generous equal margins, o.g., very fine; only 72 stamps received the Ty. IV surcharge; signed Cividini (Scott #Q23; $1,200.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,300

Yvert #CP11h, 11j, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/fr 4 fr/Colis Postaux” Ty. II and Ty. III Surcharges on 60c Brown on buff postage due, without accent over “o” of “Cote”, fresh used singles of each, ample to large margins, very lightly cancelled, very fine; only 228 and 72 of each respectively were produced (Scott #Q21-22 vars.; $445.00 for normal). (photo - page 144)

€1,400

Yvert #CP16-17, 1903 “Colis Postaux/Cote d’Ivoire” and “4 Francs” Surcharge on 5c Blue and “8 Francs” surcharge on 15c Pale green postage due, fresh mint singles, generous margins all around, bright colors, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 1,000 of each were issued; first signed Richter (Scott #Q30-31; $480.00). (photo - page 144)

€630

Yvert #CP17, 1903 “Colis Postaux/8 Francs/Cote d’Ivoire” Surcharge on 15c Pale green postage due, horizontal gutter pair with millesimes “3”, ample to large margins all around, very fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 20 millesimes pairs are possible (Scott #Q31; $480.00 for singles). (photo - page 144)

Maury €750

★/★★ Yvert #CP18-22, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/C.P.” Overprints and “2 Francs” to “8 Francs” surcharges on 50c Lilac or 1Fr. Rose on buff postage dues, all with ample to large margins, including 4Fr. with sheet-margin at top, quite fresh, o.g., #CP19 and 21 n.h., very fine; only 500 of the 8Fr. were issued; 2Fr. signed A. Brun and 8Fr. signed Calves and Matthey (Scott #Q32-36; $1,430.00). (photo - page 144)

Maury €1,880

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Yvert #CP21a, 1903 “Cote d’Ivoire/4 Francs/C. P.” Ty. II Surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on buff postage due, a handsome mint example of this very rare stamp, large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., h.r., very fine and choice; a mere 40 stamps received the surcharge with the slanting “4” (Scott #Q35a; $2,200.00). (photo)

€2,400

LATAKIA 686 687

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Yvert #14a, 1931 7.50pi Blue, inverted overprint, rich color, o.g., n.h., fine; only one sheet was printed with the inverted overprint (Scott #17a; $650.00). (photo - page 144)

for hinged €750

Yvert #15a, 1931 10pi Brown, inverted overprint, well centered, strong rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; only one sheet was printed (Scott #18a; for hinged $650.00). (photo - page 144)

for hinged €750

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Yvert #PA1a, 1931 50c Yellow brown air post, inverted overprint, well centered, rich bright color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a rare error, with only one sheet printed (Scott #C1a; for hinged $1,200.00). (photo)

for hinged €1,300

LEBANON 689

690 691

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★/★★ Yvert #18 var.-21 var., 1924 50c on 10c to 2.50P on 50c Olympic Games, inverted surcharges, bright fresh colors, o.g., 2.50P on 50c with disturbed o.g., other three values never hinged, fine-very fine; each signed Calves (Scott #18a-21a; for hinged $1,400.00). (photo - page 144)

€1,840

1925 Undenominated Djebel-Druze commemoratives cplt. set of three in blocks of four (two are margin blocks), bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 122)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #85-87 var., 97 var., 1927 50c, 1pi, 1.50pi and 25pi “Republique Libanaise” overprints, with thin bars at top, each in a corner sheet-margin block of four except 50c is a left margin block, o.g., n.h., very fine. (photo - page 122)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #119b, 1928 4pi on 25c Olive black, inverted “4p.”, top margin horizontal pair, the right stamp being the error, while the left stamp is normal, strong color, o.g., n.h., very fine and quite scarce (Scott #104 var.). (photo - page 144)

for hinged €460

Yvert #120b, 1928 7.50pi on 2.50pi Blue, error “5p.70”, in horizontal pair with the normal stamp, the error being on the left, bright color, o.g., n.h., there is just a faint hint of gum foxing, otherwise very fine; a rarely offered error (Scott #105 var.). (photo - page 144)

for hinged €990

Maury #149A-D, PA56A, 1936 50c-10pi Franco-Lebanon Treaty, unissued set cplt. including the 10pi Air post, brilliant colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine. (photo - page 144)

€1,250

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Yvert #156A, 1937 7.50pi Blue, Unissued value, imperforate, horizontal pair with large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a handsome pair of one of the key rarities of Lebanon; signed Calves. (photo)

€3,200+

Yvert #BF2-7, 1942 50c-50pi Independence, “Blocs et Feuillets” cplt., without gum as issued, marvelously bright and fresh, very fine; a choice set of these scarce sheets; each signed Calves (Scott #156-59, C80-81 vars.). (photo - page 122)

€3,120

Yvert #180, b, c, d, 1943 2pi on 4pi Brown, block of four with the surcharge in four different colors, blue, black, red and green, well centered, rich color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a most unusual and desirable block (Scott #160 var.). (photo - page 122)

for hinged €492+

Yvert #183a, 183b, 183 var., 1943 6pi on 7.50pi Carmine, group of error blocks, five items, including the two listed errors of inverted surcharge and black surcharge, plus double surcharge, double surcharge one inverted, and surcharge printed on front and back, all are in fresh mint blocks of four, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #161 var.). (photo page 122)

Est. 500-750

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Yvert #187-88 var., PA82-84 var. 1944 10pi-100pi Arab Medical Conference, imperforate and without surcharge cplt., each in a left sheet-margin block of four, large margins, bright colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; each signed Calves (Scott #167-68 var., C88-90 var.). (photo) for hinged €10,000+

700

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Yvert #197, 1945 5pi on 30c Brown postal tax stamp, rich color, o.g., n.h., fine; a scarce and undervalued stamp; 1993 Calves certificate (Scott #RA1; for hinged $350.00). (photo - page 148)

for hinged €570

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Maury #PA9A-12A, 1926 2P-10P, Red airplane overprint on green “AVION” overprint cplt., each in a margin block of four, o.g., n.h., very fine; these were never issued and may be essays. (photo - page 122)

€2,200

Yvert #PA36 var., 1928 15pi on 25pi Dark blue, surcharged on Yvert #97 in error, surcharged on the stamp with black “Republique Libanaise” (Sanabria #52), excellent centering, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed J-F Brun (Scott #C36 var.). (photo - page 148)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #PA36a var., 1929 15pi on 25pi Dark blue, surcharge in black Ty. I, red airplane overprint inverted, well centered, o.g., faintly hinged, very fine; a rare error combination, not listed with the black surcharge; signed Calves (Scott #C36 var.). (photo page 148)

Est. 300-400

Yvert #PA36A, 1928 15pi on 25pi Blue, Type II surcharge, deep color, o.g., faintly hinged, fine; only 100 were printed; signed Calves (Scott #C36a; $600.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,300

Yvert #PA49-56 var., 1936 50c-25pi Tourist Publicity, imperforate cplt., each in a top left corner sheet-margin single except the 5pi is a left margin single, bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a particularly choice set (Scott #C49-56 var.). (photo - page 148)

for hinged €770

Yvert #PA79b, 1938 10pi Brown lilac, imperforate, block of ten with full selvage on three sides, the top stamps are perforate, while the bottom eight stamps are imperforate, fresh color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a handsome showpiece; cataloged as eight imperforate hinged singles (Scott #C79 var; $2,000.00+). (photo - page 162)

€2,240+

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THE ROLFE E. WYER COLECTION THIRD SESSION Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. Lots 707-906 Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, NY

FRENCH COLONIES MADAGASCAR BRITISH CONSULAR MAIL Due to the large size and fragile paper, these stamps invariably have faults, specifically thins due to hinging. These stamps were gummed in one corner only. Scott notes their price is for examples without gum, with “examples having the original corner gum will command higher prices”. 707

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S.G. #1a, 1884 6p Magenta, violet seal handstamp, exceptionally fresh mint example of this rare stamp, o.g., two small thin spots as usual (every example of this stamp we have handled has had thins to some degree), very fine; 1971 RPS certificate (Scott #13; $2,400.00). (photo - page 152)

£2,250

S.G. #8ab, 1884 4p Magenta, violet seal handstamp, quite fresh, o.g., small paper wrinkle at bottom left, otherwise a sound very fine example of this scarce stamp (Scott #12; $1,350.00). (photo - page 152)

£1,500

S.G. #11, 1886 6p Rose red, used, with red diagonal c.t.o. cancel, bright color, o.g., shallow hinge thin, otherwise very fine (Scott #11; $800.00). (photo - page 152)

£800

S.G. #12, 1886 4p Magenta, “British Consular Mail” handstamp, o.g., with a large paper hinge at top, shallow thin spot and a tiny pinhole, very fine appearance; a rather scarce stamp (Scott #14; $1,850.00). (photo - page 152)

£1,600

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S.G. #20a, 1886 9p Rose, Ty. I, “British Vice-Consulate” handstamp in violet, a very rare strip of four, which represents the complete sheet, completely intact, each stamp with o.g. in two corners, right stamp with a thin, a couple other tiny thin specks, small closed tear at top of third stamp, a few minor toned spots, overall of very fine appearance; any Madagascar Consular stamp in an intact strip of four is difficult to find, but to encounter one of the scarcer stamps such as this is nearly impossible, this particular sheet is believed to be unique (Scott #24; $4,000.00+). (photo)

£4,800+

S.G. #28, 1886 1p Rose, with Vice-Consulate handstamp in violet, no stop after Postage, scarce mint example with part o.g., tiny thin spot, light horizontal crease and a very faint toned spot at top, very fine appearance (Scott #16a; $1,050.00). (photo - page 152)

£1,100

X T E N S I O N

E Q U E S T S

Buyers placing lots on extension are requested to review item 17 of our Terms and Conditions of Sale. All lots to be placed on extension will be submitted by the auction house to the appropriate expertizing authority. The buyer may request a particular expertizing service, however the auction house retains the right to the final decision on the choice of the expert. For this sale, the authority must be recognized by the A.I.E.P. as an expert in the area. Also, all extension lots must be paid for at the time of invoicing. Any extension lots not conforming to the above will not be accepted as returns in the event of a negative opinion. Requests for expertization of stamps with certificates dated within the last five years of the sale date will not be granted.

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S.G. #33a, 1886 1p Rose, Type II, without handstamp seal, mint with o.g., a few small thin spots, very fine appearance; the seal omitted varieties are exceedingly rare; signed Holcombe (Scott #45b; $3,000.00). (photo)

£3,750

S.G. #46b, 1886 1/6 Rose, Ty. III, with “British Consular Mail” handstamp in violet, attractive mint example of this scarce value, strong deep colors and sharp well struck seal, corner o.g., hinge thin at top as is typically found, very fine appearance (Scott #43; $1,500.00). (photo - page 152)

£1,500

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S.G. #1/47, The substantial balance of British Consular Mail stamps, 43 stamps, 41 of which are different, includes three that catalog in excess of £1,000 (S.G. #20a, 26a and 32), many in the £300-500 range, three from the first issue have red diagonal lines and have been cataloged as used, there are the usual faults present, generally consisting of small hinge thins, most have o.g. in the corner, vast majority with very fine appearance, in addition there are some 1895 British Inland Mail stamps, including one imperforate between pair.

£16,000

“BRITISH CONSULAR MAIL ANTANANARIVO” circular handstamp in violet, on 1887 cover from Madagascar to St. Helens, England, France 25c Black on red tied by Tamatave 17 Oct. 87 c.d.s., Paris and Liverpool transit backstamps, St. Helens receiver of Nov. 14, cover with light vertical filed fold not affecting stamp or markings, stamp with trivial toned spot, fine. (photo - page 134)

Est. 400-500

S.G. #60a, 1895 1/- Slate blue British Inland Mail, horizontal pair, imperforate between, strong rich color on bright fresh paper, o.g., never hinged, fine. (photo - page 148)

for hinged £475

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Yvert #1, 1889 “05” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, scarce mint single, o.g., fine; only 1,200 stamps were surcharged (Scott #1; $650.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,000

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Maury #1d, 1889 “05” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, one without surcharge, a very rare used horizontal pair, the right stamp the error, choice centering and very fresh, with strong and intact perforations, neat 24 September 1889 postmarks, extremely fine; very few such error pairs exist; signed Behr, A. Brun and Calves (Scott #1d; $2,000.00). (photo)

€3,750

Yvert #2, 1889 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, fresh mint single, o.g., very fine; only 2,000 stamps were surcharged (Scott #2; $650.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,000

Yvert #3, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., small h.r., fine; only 1,200 stamps were surcharged; signed Pantell and Schlessinger (Scott #3; $575.00). (photo - page 148)

€800

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Yvert #3a, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw, inverted surcharge, choice mint single also showing a partial double surcharge which is also inverted, with large portion of “5” of “25” beneath the first, particularly well centered and very fresh, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine and rare; signed A. Brun and Calves and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #3a; $1,200.00+). (photo)

€1,900+

Yvert #6a, 1891 “5” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, double surcharge, fresh mint example showing both surcharges boldly, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed J-F Brun (Scott #6a; $750.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,100

Yvert #8-13, 1891 5c-5Fr. Typeset issue cplt., without gum as issued, each with ample to large margins, some small thins as usual not affecting the rare 5Fr. value, otherwise very fine; 1Fr. signed Bloch and Calves and 5Fr. signed A. Brun and Miro and accompanied by 1975 Miro certificate (Scott #8-13; $3,371.00). (photo - page 148)

€4,963

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Yvert #8-10, 12-13, 1891 5c-15c, 1Fr. and 5Fr. Typeset issue, complete but for the common 25c value, each with neat 1891 postmark, ample to large margins, 5Fr. usual shallow thinned spots, otherwise very fine; 5Fr. signed Calves and Pantell (Scott #8-10, 12-13; $1,367.50). (photo - page 148)

€2,062

726 726

727

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Yvert #8a-12a, 1891 5c-1Fr. Typeset issue, without gum as issued, a stunning group of full panes of ten showing all ten types, the 5c-25c values each with full-sized sheet selvages, the 1Fr. cut close but well clear of designs, 5c-15c with a couple trivial faults in the selvage only, the 1Fr. with shallow thin affecting the top left pair and tiny thins on the top right stamp, otherwise very fine; first three signed Champion and 1Fr. signed Miro (Scott #8-12; $13,710.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €28,050

Yvert #11, 1891 25c Brown on buff, bottom margin single tied along with French Colonies 1c Black on lilac blue and 4c Claret on lavender (#46, 48) tied by 31 October 1894 datestamps to registered cover to Paris, octagonal “Australie/Paq.Fr.T No. 6/16 Nov 94” transit and Paris backstamp, last name of recipient expunged and cover with mounting adhesions and tear on reverse, fine and rare usage; signed J-F Brun (Scott #11). (photo - page 164)

Est. 500-750

728 728

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Yvert #13, 1891 5Fr. Violet and black on lilac, without gum as issued, a very rare sound mint horizontal pair, the left stamp showing deformed “FR” in “5FR”, being completely free of the myriad faults that plague this fragile paper, ample large margins, wonderfully fresh, very fine; signed J-F Brun and Maury (Scott #13; $4,000.00 for singles). (photo)

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for singles €5,800

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Yvert #13, 1891 5Fr. Violet and black on lilac, used with socked-on-the-nose 27 February 1892 datestamp, ample to large margins, natural paper inclusion and a couple tiny thin specks as usual, otherwise very fine; signed Calves and Kohler (Scott #13; $1,000.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,500

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Yvert #13, 1891 5Fr. Violet and black on lilac, seldom seen used horizontal strip of three, each stamp cancelled by neatly struck 31 August 1891 postmark, ample to large margins, the right stamp with a pressed-out vertical crease at left, the left pair completely sound, very fine; a rare multiple as only 1,000 stamps were printed; each signed Calves (Scott #13; $3,000.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €4,500

Yvert #14-22, 1895 “POSTES/FRANCAISE/Madagascar” Overprints on 5c-5Fr. Peace and commerce cplt., attractive mint set, generally well centered, o.g., some h.r., 1Fr. with a few blunt perfs. at top, otherwise fine-very fine; 5Fr. signed Miro (Scott #1422; $827.50). (photo - page 148)

€1,170

1901 Cover from Majunga to Italy franked by horizontal pair 1895 5c Green and single 40c Red on straw (#14, 18), plus Diego-Suarez 1893 50c Carmine on rose (#48) and Nossi-Be 1894 10c Black on lilac (#31), all tied by four strikes of blue “Majunga, Madagascar/24 MARS, 01” datestamps to registered cover to Catana, Italy, arrival backstamp, very fine; a very colorful mixed franking usage from Majunga. (photo - page 164)

Est. 200-300

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Yvert #23, 1896 “5c” in oval surcharge on 1c Black on blue, tied to small piece by 13 March 1896 postmark, lightly rubbed at top, otherwise fine and rare; while 500 stamps were overprinted most were used and lost to philately; signed A. Brun and Thier (Scott #23; $2,100.00). (photo)

€3,200

Yvert #24, 1896 “15c” in oval surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, a select example of this elusive mint stamp, uncommonly fresh with strong color, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 900 stamps were surcharged most of which were used; signed A. Brun (Scott #24; $2,100.00). (photo)

€3,400

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Yvert #24, 1896 “15c” in oval surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, used with clear 18 April 1896 datestamp, fresh color on crisp clean paper, fine and scarce; only 900 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #24; $875.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,300

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Yvert #25, 1896 “25c” in oval surcharge on 3c Grey on greenish, premium quality used single, very well centered, clear 26 March 1896 datestamp, fresh and very fine; only 900 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves (Scott #25; $950.00). (photo)

€1,400

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Yvert #25, 1896 “25c” in oval surcharge on 3c Grey on greenish, two singles with horizontal pre-affixing creases tied by separate strikes of “Tor et Pes Aux Armees/Madagascar/26 MARS, 96” c.d.s. to cover to Philippeville, Algeria redirected to Feurs, France, postmark repeated at left, Philippeville and Feurs backstamp, very fine and rare usage; signed Calves (Scott #25; $3,250.00). (photo)

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Est. 750-1,000

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Yvert #27, 1896 “25c” in oval surcharge on 40c Red on straw, attractive left gutter margin single, tied to piece by 26 March 1896 c.d.s., good color on fresh paper, fine and scarce; only 1,000 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves twice and Gilbert (Scott #27; $700.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,100

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★/★★❑Yvert #28-40, 1896-99 1c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce, seldom seen “set” of matched top margin gutter blocks of four, except the 4c in a block of twelve, all without the millesimes in the gutter, o.g., except 15c no gum, h.r., a few pairs n.h., 1Fr. with lightly disturbed gum from interleaving, 1c and 2c thin in the top selvage and a couple with perf. separations, otherwise fine-very fine (Scott #28/46 var.). (photo)

Maury €4,577

Yvert #48a-50a, 1902 “05” to “15” Surcharges on 50c-5Fr. Peace and Commerce, inverted surcharges cplt., o.g., h.r., fresh and fine set (Scott #48a-50a; $297.50). (photo - page 148)

€460

Yvert #49a, 1902 “10” Surcharge on 5Fr. Red lilac on lavender, inverted surcharge, fresh mint block of four, o.g., l.h., fine; each signed Calves and Pantell (Scott #49a; $440.00 for singles). (photo - page 148)

for singles €680

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Maury #52 Id, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, large and small “0”, inverted surcharge, comma misplaced reading “00,5”, a most remarkable mint combination block of four with inverted surcharges, the top pair with large “0” and the bottom four stamps with small “0”, plus the center right stamp shows a misplaced comma, which is one of only 3 examples possible with an inverted surcharge with both the small “0” and a misplaced comma, particularly well centered, strong and intact perforations, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; a showpiece double error multiple; each stamp signed Calves and Pantell (Scott #52a, 52b, 60a). (photo)

for singles €4,000+

Maury #54f, 1902 “0,15” Surcharge on 75c Violet on orange, inverted surcharge and omitted comma, right gutter margin single, rich color, o.g., l.h., trivial light toned spots on gum only, fine and rare (Scott #54c; $550.00). (photo - page 148)

€1,000

Yvert #59c, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister, small “0”, misplaced comma, rare left gutter margin millesimes “3” vertical pair, the top stamp normal and the bottom stamp showing misplace comma, o.g., l.h., fine; only 49 examples of the misplaced comma are possible and se-tenant pairs with millesimes are rare indeed; both signed Calves (Scott #56, 56a; $907.50 for singles). (photo - page 148)

for singles €1,400+

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Yvert #59c, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister, small “0”, misplaced comma, a very rare combination left gutter margin vertical strip of three with millesimes “3”, the top pair with small “0” and the bottom stamp large “0”, plus the center stamp shows the misplaced comma error, of which only 49 examples are possible, nicely centered for this, o.g., some hinge reinforced perf. separations between the top and center stamps, very fine; a very desirable combination error multiple; signed Roumet and accompanied by 1989 PF certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #56, 56a, 61; $1,017.50 for singles). (photo)

for singles €1,580+

746 746

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Yvert #60 I, 1902 “0,10” Ty. I Surcharge with small zeros on Diego Suarez 50c Carmine on rose, a desirable mint example of this rare stamp as only 75 examples were printed, well centered for this, rich color, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed A. Brun and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #57; $4,100.00). (photo)

€6,400

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Yvert #60 II, 1902 “0,10” Ty. II Surcharge with large zeros on Diego Suarez 50c Carmine on rose, select mint example of this rare stamp as only 75 were created, particularly well centered when compared to the others, fresh color, o.g., very fine; signed Behr and A. Brun (Scott #62; $4,100.00). (photo)

€6,400

1903 Non-denominated large die essay in rose on proof paper die sunk on thin 83x135mm card, being an early version of the final design engraved by Ben Damman with cricket in the margin at bottom center and floral sides like Chassepot, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 162)

Est. 200-300

1903 0Fr. Essays by Chassepot in vermilion, rose, violet, blue and yellow, with designs larger than issued stamps, top or bottom sheet-margin singles of each, without gum as produced, very fine. (photo - page 170)

Est. 300-400

1903 0Fr. Essay in vermilion by Chassepot, miniature sheet of ten in design larger than issued stamps, without gum as produced, piece of top left corner selvage missing, otherwise fresh and very fine. (photo - page 162)

Est. 500-750

1903 0Fr. Essay in rose by Chassepot, miniature sheet of ten in design larger than issued stamps, without gum as produced, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 162)

Est. 500-750

1903 10c Rose large die proof sunk on thin 105x138mm proof paper, the issued design engraved by Ben Damman with flower in the margin at bottom center, extremely fine. (photo - page 162)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #63-77, 68a, 1903 1c-5Fr. Zebu, Traveler’s Tree and Lemur cplt., including the scarce 15c on blue paper, generally well centered, o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine set (Scott #63-77, 68a; $561.10). (photo - page 170)

€860

Yvert #68 var., 1903 15c Rose bisect, the left vertical half tied by blue “Ste. Marie, Madagascar/30 AOUT, 04” datestamp to cover to Cassel, Germany and forwarded to Strassburg, France, postmark repeated to left and two matching blue “T” in triangle postage due handstamps applied, blue Diego-Suarez transit backstamp, octagonal “La Reunion a Marseille, Lv No. 4” transit, violet boxed “Entlastet./Postamt/Cassel” handstamp, magenta Cassel backstamp and Strassburg arrival backstamp, very fine and unusual bisect usage (Scott #68 var.). (photo - page 164)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #78, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on Diego-Suarez 10c Black on lavender bisect, the left vertical half also tied by blue 7 March 1904 Diego-Suarez c.d.s., which is repeated to right, on cover to Vohemar, cover with harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 164)

€800

Yvert #78A-82, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on 10c-50c bisects, six different tied to separate pieces by full strikes of the cachet and matching March 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamp, 10c rose light toning, otherwise a very fine group. (photo - page 170)

€593

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Yvert #80 var., 1904 30c Brown on bister bisect, tied by blue 1 September 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamp to small local cover with military address, postmark repeated to right, very fine; unusual late usage without the cachet. (photo - page 164)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #81, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by 8 March 1904 Diego-Suarez c.d.s. to cover to Morondava, postmark repeated to left, Morondava backstamp, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 164)

€315

Yvert #82, 1904 “Affranchissement/exceptionnel/(faute de Timbres.)” cachet on 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the right vertical half tied to picture post card to Vohemar by blue 8 March 1904 datestamp, c.d.s. repeated at right and Vohemar arrival postmark, addressee’s name erased, very fine. (photo - page 164)

€420

Yvert #83-84, 86-88, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on 10c-50c bisects, seven different tied to separate pieces by complete cachet and blue August 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamps, fine-very fine. (photo - page 170)

€1,034

Yvert #83, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on 10c Black on lavender bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 20 August 1904 datestamp to small cover to Antalaha, c.d.s. repeated to right and Antalaha arrival backstamp, cover with three h.r.’s on face, very fine. (photo - page 164)

€525

Yvert #85, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on DiegoSuarez 20c Red on green bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 23 August 1904 datestamp to small cover to Vohemar, c.d.s. repeated at top right and Vohemar arrival backstamp, cover slightly reduced at right, very fine. (photo - page 164)

€580

Yvert #87, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on DiegoSuarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 22 August 1904 Diego-Suarez datestamp to local cover, c.d.s. repeated to left, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 164)

€420

Yvert #88, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the left vertical half tied along with right gutter margin horizontal strip of five 1c Black on lilac blue (#28) by three strikes of blue 21 August 1904 Diego-Suarez postmarks to cover to Vohemar, arrival backstamp, cover slightly reduced irregularly at top, very fine. (photo - page 164)

€370+

Yvert #88, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the right vertical half tied by blue 23 August 1904 DiegoSuarez datestamp to small cover to Vohemar, c.d.s. repeated to left, Vohemar backstamp, fresh and extremely fine. (photo - page 164)

€370

Yvert #88A, 1904 “Affranchissement/special/(faute de figurines.-” cachet on Diego-Suarez 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the left vertical half tied by blue 22 August 1904 datestamp to cover to Vohemar, c.d.s. repeated at right, backstamped on arrival the next day, cover reduced at right, otherwise very fine and scarce. (photo - page 164)

€840

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Yvert #89, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/Faute figurine” Antalaha cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the left vertical half tied by 10 February 1904 Antalaha postmark to cover to Tamatave, postmark repeated to left, blue 20 February 1904 Tamatave arrival backstamp, cover with a few light age spots not noted on the certificate, very fine and rare early usage; signed A. Brun, Marquelet and Roumet and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate. (photo)

€6,800

Yvert #90, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by clear 27 February 1904 Vohemar postmark to cover to Diego-Suarez, c.d.s. repeated at left, 5 March 1904 Diego-Suarez backstamp, cover with harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine and scarce usage. (photo - page 164)

€1,050

Yvert #91, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by light clear 26 February 1904 datestamp to merchant’s corner card cover to Diego-Suarez, postmark repeated at top right, blue 15 March 1904 Diego-Suarez backstamp, cover with harmless light horizontal and vertical pocket folds, very fine and scarce. (photo - page 164)

€1,160

Yvert #91, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on Diego-Suarez 30c Brown on bister bisect, the right vertical half tied by light Vohemar c.d.s. to cover to Haute Savoie, postmark repeated at right and Haute Savoie arrival backstamp, fine and scarce; signed Roumet. (photo - page 164)

€1,160

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Yvert #91B, 1904 “Affranchi ainsi/faute figurine” Vohemar cachet on DiegoSuarez 50c Carmine on rose bisect, the right vertical half tied by 26 February 1904 Vohemar datestamp to picture post card to Diego-Suarez, c.d.s. repeated to right and blue 8 March 1904 Diego-Suarez arrival postmark, extremely fine and rare; signed Calves. (photo)

€3,700

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Yvert #92C, 1905 Manuscript “affranchi/ainsi faute/de figurines” Ambohibe cachet with postmaster’s endorsement on 30c Brown on bister bisect, the left vertical half tied by bold blue 28 August 1905 Ambohibe datestamp to piece large enough to encompass the entire cachet, very fine and extremely rare; signed J-F Brun and accompanied by his 2009 certificate. (photo)

€8,500

773 773

★/★★❑Maury #119d, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, wide and narrow surcharge spacing, inverted surcharges, a rare top left corner margin block of four, with the top left stamp showing the wide spacing surcharge and the other three stamps showing narrow spacing surcharge, wonderfully fresh and intact, o.g., l.h., top se-tenant pair n.h., fine; very few such inverted surcharge combination pairs exist; each stamp signed Calves and top pair signed Champion twice (Scott #116a, 116c; $2,250.00 for hinged). (photo) for hinged €3,980+

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Yvert #122a, 122a var., 1921 “0,60” Surcharge on 75c Deep violet on orange, inverted surcharge and inverted comma, block of four, all stamps with inverted surcharge, plus the bottom right stamp additionally shows an inverted comma, o.g., small h.r., bottom pair including the variety very lightly hinged, top right stamp trivial inclusion, fine; a rare combination error multiple, the inverted surcharge with inverted comma is not listed in Maury; signed Gilbert (Scott #127a, 127a var.). (photo - page 170)

for normal €1,000

1930 Non-denominated Hova with oxen compound die proofs of the frame and vignette with uncleared surrounds on 110x140mm proof paper, signed by the designer A. Mignon, fresh and extremely fine; this design was used on many values of the 193044 pictorials. (photo - page 162)

Est. 200-300

Non-denominated Sakalava chief and Hova woman compound die proofs of the frame and vignette of both with uncleared surrounds on 110x140mm proof paper, signed by the designer G. Hourriez, fresh and extremely fine; these designs were used on many values of the 1930-44 pictorials. (photo - page 162)

Est. 200-300

1930 15c Black Hova Woman die essay, unadopted engraved essay by H. Cayon and L. Ruffe in stamp sized on 53x50mm proof paper, very fine. (photo - page 170)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #184 var., 1931 50c General Gallieni, double impression, used with unobtrusive c.d.s. cancel confined to the left edge, showing a clear doubling of the entire design, extremely fine; the discovery copy which remains the only example recorded; signed Calves (Scott #174 var.). (photo - page 170)

Est. 400-500

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Yvert #BF1 var., 1937 3Fr. Colonial Arts Exhibition souvenir sheet, omitted inscription, sheet showing not only the “Madagascar” inscription omitted from the stamp, but also most of the top and a portion of the bottom inscriptions as well, the missing top inscriptions having been caused in part by a foldover, with “OSITIO” of “EXPOSITION” printed on the gummed side, o.g., n.h., small natural paper inclusion, mild diagonal crease at upper left as expected due to the foldover, very fine; in all probability unique; 2004 Roumet certificate (Scott #197 var.). (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

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Yvert #231b, 1942 1.50Fr. Centenary of French colonies of Mayotte and Nossi-Be, blue background inverted, fresh mint example, o.g., n.h., very fine; 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #211A var.). (photo)

for hinged €2,200

781 781

782

783

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Yvert #231c, 1942 1.50Fr. Centenary of French colonies of Mayotte and Nossi-Be, blue background omitted, left sheet margin single, well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #211A var.). (photo)

for hinged €2,200

Yvert #255A, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Overprint on 20Fr. Yellow brown and dark blue, wonderfully fresh mint example of this elusive value, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun, Calves and Isaac (Scott #228; $675.00 for hinged). (photo - page 170)

Maury €1,600

Yvert #278a, 1943 20Fr. Dull violet and brown, double value, one inverted, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine and scarce; signed A. Brun and Isaac twice (Scott #254 var.). (photo - page 170)

€450

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Maury #281-94 var., 1943 5c-20Fr. Traveler’s Tree imperforate cplt., horizontal pairs, except 80c two singles, each with large margins, o.g., n.h., most with usual light archival creases, otherwise a very fine set; also includes 25c imperforate single with value omitted (Maury #283b var.); only 25 sets of pairs exist; ex-Waterlow Archives (Scott #241-54 var.). (photo)

€4,850

Yvert #286a, 1944 “1f.50” Surcharge on 5c Olive grey, inverted surcharge, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #255 var.). (photo - page 170)

Maury €425

Yvert #287b, 1944 “1f.50” Surcharge on 10c Pale rose violet, double surcharge, o.g., n.h., fresh and fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #256 var.). (photo - page 170)

Maury €425

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August 1934 Ananarive to Salisbury, Rhodesia first flight cover, 50c Sage-green entire uprated with 2Fr. General Gallieni and 5Fr. Violet and dark brown (#177, 185) tied by Ananarive datestamps to registered cover to Nyasaland, Salisbury, Rhodesia 15 Aug. and Limbe, Nyasaland 16 Aug. 1934 backstamps, signed by the pilot, very fine and rare; only six covers were flown. (photo - page 164)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #PA1E, 1935 O.50 Yellow green essays perforate and imperforate, without the red map of Madagascar at center, bottom sheet-margin block of four and top right corner margin block of four respectively, the perforated block showing a stroke at top center below the inscription of the top left stamp, this being one of only two possible examples, o.g., n.h., one stamp in the imperforate block with a translucent spot, otherwise extremely fine (Scott #C1E). (photo - page 162)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #45-54, 1942 “FRANCE/LIBRE” Overprint on 1.50Fr. to 8Fr. on 8.50Fr. Airpost cplt., tied by “Tananarive RP, Madagascar/27.10, 43” postmarks to large registered cover to New York, carried by the British mails with their censor tape seals and Khartoum (Sudan) registry transit backstamp, Miami entry backstamp and New York arrival backstamps, 12Fr. with censor tape stain, very fine and rare complete set cover (Scott #C27-36). (photo - page 188)

Est. 200-300

Drawing for proposed 150Fr.+150Fr. Winged victory air post semi-postal, handsome 160x295mm pencil and charcoal drawing probably done after the war, unsigned, mounted and framed on thin card, very fine and unique. (photo - page 162)

Est. 300-400

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The 1895 Majunga Provisionals Some of the Rarest Stamps of French Africa

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Yvert #1, 1895 “0.15” Red manuscript surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, choice appearing example of this rare stamp, used as are all known copies, incredibly well centered, light 25 February 1895 first day of issue postmark, expertly repaired, which is not noted on the certificate, extremely fine appearance; fewer than twenty genuine examples have been recorded and this is one of the most attractive examples available; signed Bernichon and Calves and accompanied by 2008 Calves certificate (Scott #22A; $6,500.00). (photo)

€9,700

Yvert #2, 1895 “0.15” Red manuscript surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Majunga provisional, attractive right sheet-margin example of this provisional rarity, used as are all known copies, cancelled by clear 25 February 1895 first day of issue postmark, particularly well centered when compared to the others, strong color on fresh paper, very fine; one of the nicest examples among the scant few extant; signed Bernichon and Calves; ex-Gibralter (Scott #22B; $5,250.00). (photo)

€7,700

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Yvert #4, 1895 “15” Sideways handstamped surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, Majunga provisional, a striking top sheet-margin single with an especially bold surcharge, still showing portions of the red manuscript surcharge as often, used as are all known examples, cancelled by 30 February 1895 postmark, deep rich color on crisp clean paper, centered better than most, very fine; a stamp that is usually missing from even the most advanced French Colonies collections; signed A. Brun, Gilbert and others (Scott #22D; $5,500.00). (photo)

€8,200

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Yvert #5, 1895 Large “15” Sideways handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, a gorgeous example of this rarity, having been surcharged on a stamp that did not have a manuscript surcharge washed off prior to surcharging, with luxuriant rich color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, lightly cancelled, very fine; only a tiny number of this rare provisional have survived, all of which are used; signed Bernichon, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2000 Roumet certificate (Scott #22C var.; $6,000.00+). (photo)

€10,000

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Yvert #5, 1895 Large “15” Sideways handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, most remarkably the Wyer collection contains a second example of this provisional rarity that also shows no trace of a previous manuscript surcharge, with rich luxuriant color and a sharp impression on fresh paper, neat 1895 cancellation, very fine; only a tiny number of this rare provisional have survived, all of which are used; signed Bernichon and Calves (Scott #22C var.; $6,000.00+). (photo)

€10,000

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Yvert #6, 1895 “15” Upright handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, bold surcharge on a stamp that did not receive a prior manuscript surcharge, used as are all known examples, cancelled by well struck 28 February 1895 datestamp, very well centered, fresh and very fine; clearly one of the nicest examples of this rarity among the scant few to have survived; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Calves and Champion (Scott #22C var.; $6,000.00+). (photo)

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€10,300

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Facit #MI1, 1894 5v Missionary stamp, lot consisting of one unused single, two used singles and one used vertical pair, cancelled by ms. as always, all but one single have full large margins all around, the pair has some faint toning, one used single with a tiny pinhole, otherwise fine-very fine; an attractive lot of these seldom seen Missionary stamps. (photo - page 170)

Facit SK14,000

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1892 cover from the Norwegian Missionary in Madagascar, two French Colonies 25c stamps tied by Tananarive 1.3.92 c.d.s. on cover to Lisbon, Illinois, with blue handstamp of Rev. A. Walen of the Norwegian Missionary on the backflap, Paris and New York transits, cover opened for display, fine; a very rare early cover of the Norwegian Missionary in Madagascar. (photo)

Est. 500-750

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Yvert #1, 1886 “MARTINIQUE/5” Narrow surcharge on 20c Red on green, incredibly well centered horizontal strip of five, tied by “Saint-Pierre, Martinique/22 NOV 86” postmark to small piece, fresh and extremely fine; scarce and attractive first issue multiple (Scott #1; $262.50 for singles). (photo - page 170)

for singles €325

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Yvert #1A, 1886 “MARTINIQUE/5” Wide surcharge on 20c Red on green, an extraordinarily fresh mint example of this rare stamp, with vivid rich colors on crisp clean paper, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; a stamp which is missing from many advanced collections; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #1 var.). (photo)

€4,400

Yvert #2d, 1886 “MQE/15c.” Large and small surcharges on 20c Red on green, right sheet-margin se-tenant horizontal pair, the left stamp large surcharge and the right stamp small surcharge, fresh and intact, neatly cancelled, fine (Scott #4b; $400.00). (photo - page 170)

€500

Yvert #3a, 1888 “MARTINIQUE/01” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, inverted surcharge, incredibly fresh, nicely centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #5a; $325.00). (photo - page 178)

€420

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Yvert #9, 1888 “MARTINIQUE/05c.” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, choice mint example of this very scarce stamp, fresh and well centered, o.g., very fine; only 368 stamps were issued; signed A. Diena and accompanied by 1984 Friedl certificate (Scott #11; $1,375.00). (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #10a, 12a, 16b, 1888 “MARTINIQUE/05c.” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender and 30c Brown on bister and “15c.” surcharge on 20c Red on green, slanting “5”, fresh mint examples of each, o.g., l.h., very fine; last signed J-F Brun (Scott #12a, 14a, 18a; $900.00). (photo - page 178)

€1,150

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Yvert #15, 1888 “MARTINIQUE/15c.” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, a particularly fresh mint example of this rarity, centered a bit to lower left as all are, vivid rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine for this; only 50 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and Maury, as well as being accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter, Gross (Scott #17; $11,000.00). (photo)

€13,000

Yvert #22a, 1891 “TIMBRE-POSTE/15c./MARTINIQUE” Surcharge on 30c Black postage due, inverted surcharge, four large margins, o.g., very fine; signed Calves (Scott #25a; $275.00). (photo - page 178)

€350

Yvert #28a, 29a, 1892 “1892/MARTINIQUE/15c.” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose and “1892/05c./MARTINIQUE” surcharge on 25c Black on rose, slanting “5”, horizontal se-tenant pairs of each, the left stamps the varieties, fresh and intact, o.g., first minor h.r. and the other l.h., fine-very fine; latter signed A. Brun (Scott #30, 30a, 31, 31c; $617.50 for singles). (photo - page 178)

Maury €1,000

Yvert #29b, 1892 “1892/95c./MARTINIQUE” Surcharge error on 25c Black on rose, block of four, the top left stamp with “95c” surcharge error and the others normal, o.g., sensible h.r. reinforcements, bottom left stamp with corner missing, otherwise fine and scarce; this error was discovered early and corrected in the course of surcharging; each signed Calves and accompanied by 1988 PF certificate (Scott #31, 31b; $980.00). (photo - page 178)

Maury €2,260

Yvert #29c, 1892 “1882/05c./MARTINIQUE” Date error surcharge on 25c Black on rose, horizontal se-tenant pair, the left stamp the error, o.g., h.r., right stamp small thinned spot, otherwise fine (Scott #31, 31a; $700.00 for singles). (photo - page 178)

Maury €1,250

Yvert #30b, 1892 “1882/15c./MARTINIQUE” Date error surcharge on 25c Black on rose, o.g., fine and scarce (Scott #32a; $550.00). (photo - page 178)

€700

Yvert #30b, 1892 “1882/15c./MARTINIQUE” Date error surcharge on 25c Black on rose, horizontal se-tenant pair, the left stamp the error, o.g., h.r., fine and scarce (Scott #32, 32a; $580.00 for singles). (photo - page 178)

for singles €737

Yvert #31a, 1899 1c Black on lilac blue, “MARTINIQUE” inscription in blue instead of carmine, o.g., l.h., fine and quite scarce; signed A. Brun (Scott #33a; $925.00). (photo - page 178)

€1,200

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Yvert #50a, 51a, 1903-04 2Fr. Violet on rose and 5Fr. Lilac on lavender, imperforate, without gum as issued, former a right sheet-margin copy and latter a bottom left corner margin single, other margins ample to large, fresh and very fine; both signed Champion (Scott #53-53 var.). (photo - page 178)

€620

Yvert #52b, 1904 “10c” Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, “c” in a different font, handsome and choice top right corner margin mint block of fourteen, including a vertical gutter at left with millesimes “3”, pos. 5 in the multiple the variety, beautifully centered, wonderfully fresh and intact, o.g., hinged in the selvage only, the stamps all n.h., very fine (Scott #56 var.). (photo - page 162)

Maury €810+

Yvert #60a, 1903 “TIMBRE-POSTE/5F./MARTINIQUE/COLIS POSTAUX” Surcharge on 60c Brown on buff postage due, inverted surcharge, choice mint example of this rare stamp, four large margins, good color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; only 25 errors are known; signed Calves, Miro and Reine (Scott #Q1a; $825.00). (photo - page 178)

€900

Yvert #60a, 1903 “TIMBRE-POSTE/5F./MARTINIQUE/COLIS POSTAUX” Surcharge on 60c Brown on buff postage due, inverted surcharge, rare used example, large even margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, c.d.s. cancel, pinhole caused by the surcharge impression of the stop after “5F” as often, otherwise very fine; a mere 25 surcharge errors were printed (Scott #Q1a; $900.00). (photo - page 178)

€1,000

★/★★ Yvert #78A-81A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 15c-5Fr. Navigation and Commerce, wide spacing surcharges cplt., the “05” on 25c a se-tenant horizontal pair and “10” on 40c a se-tenant bottom left corner margin vertical pair, o.g., singles h.r. or l.h. and the pairs n.h., fine-very fine; last signed A. Brun (Scott #101a-04a; $556.00). (photo - page 178)

Maury €925

Yvert #105b, 1924 “0,01” Surcharge on 2c Olive green and brown, double surcharge, very fresh, o.g., l.h., fine and rare; only 25 examples are known; signed Bloch and Calves (Scott #114a; $525.00). (photo - page 178)

€410

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Yvert #133/154 var., 1933-38 1c-20Fr. Pictorials, imperforate, an impressive complete matched set of 24 bottom right corner margin blocks of four (15c bottom left corner), except for the 35c, 55c, 80c and 1Fr. rose red which were not issued imperforate, all with large margins on the other two sides, o.g., n.h., one 1c with small gum adhesion and one 1Fr. and one 20Fr. with light gum stain, otherwise extremely fine and rare (Scott #133/72 var.). (photo)

Maury €5,940+

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Yvert #159a, 1935 5Fr. Tercentenary of French Possession in the West Indies, Ultramarine error of color, choice right sheet-margin single, printed in ultramarine intended for the 1.50Fr. value instead of brown, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #177 var.). (photo - page 178)

for hinged €1,100

821 821

★★

Yvert #BF1a, 1937 3Fr. Colonial Arts Exhibition souvenir sheet, inverted inscriptions, a choice mint example of this rare error, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2000 Roumet certificate (Scott #179b; $3,000.00). (photo)

Maury €4,000

Postage Dues 822

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Yvert #TT12-22, 1933 5c-3Fr. Postage dues, imperforate and without value, a rare complete set of all eleven values, each a top or mostly bottom sheet-margin singles with large margins on the other sides, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only five values are listed in Yvert as such with a catalog value of €100 each, so we have cataloged them all the same (Scott #J26-36 var.). (photo - page 178)

for hinged €1,100

MAURITANIA 823

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Yvert #95a var., 1939 90c Caillie, large legend and imperforate, horizontal gutter pair, large margins, bright color, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; especially scarce and desirable as a gutter pair (Scott #109 var., Maury #99a var.). (photo - page 178)

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Maury €1,200+

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824 824

825

826

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Yvert #PA15a, 1942 10Fr. Ultramarine and carmine air post, center inverted, handsome example of this rare error, bright colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; only one sheet of 50 was printed; signed Champion (Scott #C11a; $750.00). (photo)

€1,200

Yvert #PA15b, 1942 10Fr. Ultramarine and carmine air post, double impression of the center, right sheet-margin single, well centered, brilliant color, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #C11 var., Maury #PA15b). (photo - page 184)

Maury €900

Yvert #PA16 var., 1942 20Fr. Carmine and brown air post, double impression of center, right sheet-margin single, vibrant colors, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #C12 var.). (photo - page 184)

Est. 300-400

Postage Dues

827 827

✉

Yvert #TT6, 1906 30c Red and blue, with “T” in triangle, tied by “KAEDI MAURITANIE/9 OCT. 06” c.d.s., along with 1c Green and red (#1) on local cover, Kaedi backstamp of the same day, very fine; the 40c is the key value of the postage due series, and is especially difficult to find on cover; signed Roumet (Maury #TT9). (photo)

Maury €1,900

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829

830

831

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Maury #(5), French Colonies 1859 40c Orange on yellowish, single with large to huge margins all around, tied by perfectly struck “Mayotte et Dep., Mayotte/10 Sept. 77” datestamp to folded cover to France, postmark repeated at left, “via Brindisi” directive and red transit postmark, cover with bottom portion of address panel missing, very fine and rare usage (Scott French Colonies #5). (photo)

€4,250

Maury #(33), French Colonies 1878 30c Brown on yellowish, block of four cancelled by several strikes of “D’Zaoudzi, Mayotte/1 Juin 90” postmarks, large to huge margins all around, fresh and extremely fine (Scott French Colonies #26). (photo - page 184)

for singles €1,800

Maury #(34), French Colonies 1877 40c Vermilion on straw, handsome bottom right corner margin block of four, beautifully cancelled by four strong strikes of “D’Zaoudzi, Mayotte/1 Mai, 81” datestamps, large margins, wonderfully fresh, extremely fine (Scott French Colonies #27). (photo - page 184)

for singles €600

Yvert #25a, 27a, 28a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, “10” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw and “10” Surcharge on 45c Black on green, double surcharges, o.g., l.h. or small h.r., fine (Scott #26a, 28a, 29a; $825.00). (photo - page 184)

€1,050

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832 832

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Yvert #25a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, fresh mint block of four, intense colors, o.g., l.h., very fine; each signed Calves twice; ex-”Derby”, Gross (Scott #26a; $1,100.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €1,400

MEMEL 833

834

835

836

837

838

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Michel #I, 1923 500M on 5Fr Blue and yellow, unissued value, top sheet-margin single, remarkably bright and fresh, pristine o.g., never hinged, fine; only 150 were printed; signed Calves (Scott footnote after #92; $2,400.00). (photo - page 184)

€3,000

Michel #79, 1922 3M on 60c Dark gray violet, Plate III, tied to a large registered cover to Germany along with Michel #71 and 93 by Memel 8.11.22 c.d.s. postmarks, Military Postal Control handstmap, Frankfurt backstamp, stamps with fresh color, finevery fine; a particularly rare stamp on cover; signed several times and accompanied by a 1997 Petersen certificate (Scott #C14 var.). (photo - page 188)

€3,000

Michel #134DD, 134IVDD, 1923 500M on 1L Brown, double surcharge, mint block of four, pos. 56-57/66-67, very well centered, fresh with rich colors, top left stamp has the overprint variety of twice strongly broken lower bar, which is exceptionally rare in combination with being a double surcharge, o.g., never hinged, couple of typical blunted perf. tips, very fine-extremely fine; 2000 Erdwien BPP certificate; ex-Lewis (Scott #N6 var.). (photo - page 184)

€520+

Michel #192DD, 1923 “1 LITAS” surcharge on 1,000M Green blue, double surcharge, bottom left corner margin block of four, each stamp with two strong and distinct surcharges, o.g., n.h., top stamps with minor black offset on gum, very fine (Scott #N69a; for singles $1,200.00). (photo - page 184)

for singles €1,000

Michel #213, 1923 “15 Centy” on 1,000M Green blue, tied to piece by clear 9.1.24 c.d.s., fresh color on bright paper, very fine; signed Dr. Petersen BPP (Scott #N108; $375.00). (photo - page 184)

€420

Michel #221, 1923 “25 Centai” on 1,000M Green blue, tied to piece by clear Silute 20.X.24 c.d.s., rich bright color, well centered, very fine; signed Dr. Petersen BPP (Scott #N111; $375.00). (photo - page 184)

€440

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826

825

832

838

835

842

841

836

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840

841

842

Michel #230III, 231III, 1923 10c on 25M on 5c and 15c on 100M on 25c Surcharges, Type III, tied to a single piece by an unusual oval “INSTERBURGMEMEL BAHNPOST Z. 108 15.12.23” handstamp, bright fresh colors, very fine; 1977 Dr. Petersen certificate (Scott #N87, N88 vars.). (photo - page 190)

€600

★/★★ Michel #233 var., 1923 60c on 50M on 25c Dark cinnamon red, major printing variety of the 60c green surcharge, left margin horiz. strip of three, the right two stamps have a normal strong green surcharge, but the left stamp has no green surcharge from that press pass, producing the variety with and without surcharge, however there is a light second green surcharge misplaced and at an angle that is found in the left and center stamp with just traces of it in the right stamp, this produces the variety of double overprint on center stamp, o.g., hinged in the center stamp only, this variety was probably produced by a malfunction of the press as evidenced by a light printing crease in the left stamp and an extensive smudge of the green overprint ink on the gum side, a most interesting variety for the specialist with neither variety listed by Michel; 2000 Erdwien BPP certificate; ex-Lewis (Scott #N90 var.). (photo - page 190)

Est. 400-500

Michel #233III, 1923 “60 Centy” surcharge on 50M on 25c Dark orange red, Type III, tied to piece by 11.XII.23 c.d.s., well centered and with deep vibrant color, very fine and choice; 1979 Dr. Petersen certificate (Scott #N90 var.). (photo - page 184)

€400

Michel #234IV, 1923 “15 Cent” surcharge on 50M Dark ocher brown, Ty. I surcharge but the variety without bars, mint single, attractive colors, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; a scarce variety of an already scarce stamp; 2000 Erdwien BPP certificate; exLewis (Scott #N83 var.). (photo - page 184)

€700

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844

845

★/★★ Michel #234W2-237W1, 1923 15c on 50M to 60c on 500M Surcharges, se-tenant pairs with both types, a matched set of bottom margin pairs with “90” and “100” in margin, being positions 99 and 100 from the sheet, position 100 being the scarce Type II (the only position on which this occurs), in addition the position 99 on the 15c is the “1” in type II variety, o.g., in each case position 99 is never hinged, while position 100 is lightly hinged (all cataloged as hinged pairs), very fine; a rare and particularly handsome set; each accompanied by a 1999 Erdwien certificate (Scott #N83/a-N87/a). (photo)

€8,200

Michel #235I, 1923 “25 CENT.” surcharge on 100M Red, scarce used example, with neat 27.XII.23 c.d.s., bright color, very fine; signed Richter and accompanied by a 1991 PF certificate; ex-Gibert (Scott #N84; $1,200.00). (photo - page 190)

€1,500

Michel #237I, 1923 “60 CENT.” surcharge on 500M orange, used, with light c.d.s., brilliant color, still with part original gum, very fine; quite scarce used; signed Matheison BPP (Scott #N86; $1,200.00). (photo - page 190)

€1,500

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Memel Collection 846

★❍✉

Balance of the specialized Memel collection, a few hundred stamps, plus some blocks and eight covers, the basic stamps appear to be complete mint or used (sometimes both) for both the French overprinted stamps and the Lithuanian occupation, but much of the value is in the numerous varieties, including the various Michel-listed types, plus plate varieties and errors, of particular note is the 1930 twice surcharged set (Michel #230-33) in vertical pairs showing Types II-III (these have mount-glazed gum), many are signed by Dr. Petersen, mint stamps are o.g. with some never hinged, overall fine-very fine and a highly saleable lot of this popular area.

Est. 1,000-1,500

MIDDLE CONGO 847

848

849

★/★★ Yvert #72a, 77a, 82a, 85b, 86a, 1924 “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints on 1c, 15c, 40c, 75c and 1Fr. Pictorials, double or quadruple overprints, the 75c the quadruple overprint in black and red, nicely centered, o.g., 1c and 15c l.h., 40c h.r. and 75c and 1Fr. n.h., fine-very fine group (Scott #23a, 29a, 38a, 43 var., 45a; $815.00 for those listed). (photo - page 190)

Maury €1,670

Yvert #91a, 92a, 1925 “AFRIQUE/EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints and “65” and “85” Surcharges on 1Fr. Red orange and olive brown, omitted and double overprints respectively, o.g., l.h., fresh and fine-very fine; latter signed A. Brun twice (Scott #53a, 54a; $400.00). (photo - page 190)

€430

Yvert #101a, 103b, 1926-27 “AFRIQUE/EQUATORIALE/FRANCAISE” Overprints and “1f25” surcharge on 1Fr. Ultramarine and blue and “3f ” surcharge on 5Fr. Orange brown and dull red, omitted surcharges, o.g., former h.r. and latter l.h., fine-very fine; first signed Roumet and Vacher (Scott #56a, 58a; $435.00). (photo page 190)

€575

★

Postage Dues 850

★★

Yvert #TT23-33 var., 1933 5c-3Fr Postage dues, imperforate, with and without values, both sets of eleven values complete, with values a matched set of right sheet-margin singles and without values a matched set of top sheet-margin singles, all with large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #J23-33 var.). (photo - page 190)

Maury €950

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963

966

834

964 965

855

897

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MOHELI

851 851

852

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★

Yvert #16a, 1906 5Fr. Lilac on lavender, imperforate, unused, handsome top right corner margin block of four, with millesimes “6” in the right margin, large margins, fresh and extremely fine; each signed Champion (Scott #16 var.). (photo)

for singles €1,200

Yvert #18A, 20-20A, 22-22A, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, “10” Surcharges on 40c Red on Straw and 50c Brown on azure, wide spacing surcharges, first a single and the other two horizontal pairs with normal, very fresh, o.g., l.h. or small h.r., very fine; last signed Cividini (Scott #18a, 20b, 22b; $425.00). (photo - page 190)

Maury €535

NEW CALEDONIA 853

854

855

856

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✉

★

Yvert #1, 1859 10c Black, without gum as issued, handsome and scarce bottom sheetmargin block of four, pos. 33-34 and 43-44, exceptionally fresh, with strong color on clean white paper, extremely fine; signed Miro and Roumet (Scott #1; $960.00 for singles). (photo - page 190)

for singles €1,200

P.D/Affranchir/en Numeraire/Faute de/Timbres Coloniaux/Sce des Postes Nelle Caledie, complete strike of triangular cachet on cover to France, partly clear “Nelle Caledonie/Noumea/3 Mai, 76” datestamp, ms. “Voi de Brindisi” directive and Paris arrival backstamp, cover a bit roughly opened at left with small piece missing, otherwise very fine; this triangular marking was used during a shortage of postage stamps for only a few months from 25 March to 15 July, 1876. (photo - page 188)

Maury €1,000

P.D/Affranchir/en Numeraire/Faute de/Timbres Coloniaux/Sce des Postes Nelle Caledie, in very well-struck triangular cachet on cover to England, mostly clear “Nelle Caledonie/Noumea/6 Juil, 76” datestamp, red Suez transit, plus Marseille and Paris transit backstamp and English arrival backstamp, cover with small piece missing at top right, otherwise very fine; this triangular marking was used during a shortage of postage stamps for only a few months from 25 March to 15 July, 1876; signed Calves. (photo page 188)

Maury €1,000

Yvert #2, 1882 Narrow “N C E /5” surcharge on 40c Red on straw, generous margins all around, o.g., h.r., very fine (Scott #2; $425.00). (photo - page 190)

€500

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839

845

844

856

x847

857

848

861

858

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858

859

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❍

❍❑

Yvert #4a, 1881 Narrow “N C E/25” surcharge on 35c Deep violet on yellow, inverted surcharge, unused, ample margins all around, fresh color, tiny nick in the bottom right corner margin, still very fine (Scott #4a; $950.00). (photo - page 190)

€1,000

Yvert #5a, 1882 Narrow “N C E/25” surcharge on 75c Rose carmine on rose, inverted surcharge, used with light c.d.s. cancel, large to huge margins all around, bright and fresh, extremely fine (Scott #5a; $1,050.00). (photo - page 190)

€1,200

Yvert #7a, 1883 Wide “N C E/5” surcharge on 75c Carmine, lovely used top sheetmargin block of six (2x3) of this distinctive shade variety, with large even margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, each cancelled by a neat strike of 1884 Noumea c.d.s., extremely fine (Scott #7 var.). (photo - page 192)

for singles €540

The Very Rare 1886 Five Cent Surcharge on One Franc Imperforate

860 860

861

★

Yvert #8, 1886 “N C E/5c.” surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, an impressive top sheet-margin mint example of this rarity, with generous even margins on the other three sides, surprisingly fresh, with full clean original gum, trivial small h.r., extremely fine; an especially choice example of this great French Colonies rarity, of which only 100 copies were surcharged, many of which were used; signed Calves and A. Brun and accompanied by 2003 J-F Brun certificate (Scott #10; $10,000.00). (photo)

€12,000

Yvert #17a, 1892 “Nlle/CALEDONIE” Ty. II overprint on 20c Red on green imperforate, large even margins all around, partly disturbed o.g., very fine; signed Bloch (Scott #16; $350.00). (photo - page 190)

€420

862 862

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Yvert #19a, 1892 “Nlle/CALEDONIE” Ty. II overprint on 40c Red on straw imperforate, large to very large margins all around, slightly disturbed o.g., choice very fine and rare; only 100 stamps are believed to have been overprinted (Scott #18; $1,500.00). (photo)

€2,500

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869

871

870

872

x867

859

874

868

873

863

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x878

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864

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Yvert Formerly #21-23, 1892 “Nlle/CALEDONIE” overprints on 1c Black on lilac blue, 1c Black on azure, 2c Brown on buff and 4c Claret on lavender, group of six with mint 2c and 4c values with o.g. and the others all used with Noumea c.d.s., except the 1c Azure with clear blue Bourail datestamp, fine-very fine; these were listed in Yvert in 1928 and Maury in 1976, but are now considered to not have been officially issued, though they remain very scarce and highly collectable (Scott formerly #20-22). (photo page 192)

Est. 500-750

Yvert #24-27, 29-34, 1892 “Nlle/CALEDONIE” overprint on 5c-1Fr. Peace & Commerce, complete but for the common 25c Yellow on straw, o.g., h.r., except 35c regummed, 20c trivial toned spots, otherwise fine-very fine (Scott #23-26, 28-33; $1,234.00). (photo - page 192)

€1,432

865 865

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Yvert #29 var., 1892 “Nlle/CALEDONIE” overprint on 25c Black on rose, overprint omitted, the center stamp in a horizontal strip of three, the end stamps normal, strong and intact perforations, o.g., h.r., very fine; extremely rare if not unique; not listed in either Yvert or Maury, however the 35c and 75c values are listed as such, with a Yvert catalog value of €1,400 each; 1997 Behr certificate (Scott #28 var.). (photo)

Est. 400-500

1892 Ten Cent Surcharge on One Franc Bronze Green Imperforate One of Only 100 Stamps Surcharged

866 866

867

★

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Yvert #35, 1892 “N-C-E/10” Blue surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw imperforate, a marvelous mint example of this very rare stamp, large even margins all around, deep rich color, o.g., h.r., very fine; only one sheet of 100 stamps was surcharged, many of which were used; signed Behr, Miro and others and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #34; $5,250.00). (photo)

€6,500

Yvert #37-40, 1892 “N-C-E/5” Black and blue surcharges on 75c Carmine on rose and “N-C-E/10” black and blue surcharges on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, attractive horizontal strips of four, remarkably fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #36-39; $680.00). (photo - page 192)

Maury €675

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869

870

871

872

873

874

875

876

Yvert #55b, 1900 “N.C.E./15” Surcharged on 4c Claret on lavender in error, exceptionally well centered, o.g., extremely fine; only 150 stamps received the 15c on 4c surcharge in error; signed Bernichon (Scott #60 var.). (photo - page 192)

€750

Yvert #55b, 1900 “N.C.E./15” Surcharged on 4c Claret on lavender in error, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 150 stamps received the 15c on 4c surcharge in error; signed J. Brun and Miro twice (Scott #60 var.). (photo - page 192)

€750

Yvert #79a, 1903 Jubilee overprint in black and red on 75c Violet on orange, wonderfully fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed A. Brun twice and Roumet (Scott #79a; $500.00). (photo - page 192)

€600

Yvert #79b, 1903 Jubilee overprint on 75c Violet on orange, second “i” in “Cinquantenaire” missing, remarkably fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed A. Brun, Champion and Roumet (Scott #79 var.). (photo - page 192)

€600

Yvert #80b, 1903 Jubilee overprint in blue and red on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, very fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #80a; $525.00). (photo - page 192)

€600

Yvert #81b, 1903 “1” Surcharge on 2c Brown on buff Jubilee issue, without Jubilee overprint, disturbed o.g., fine and scarce; signed Roumet (Scott #81b; $400.00). (photo - page 192)

€400

Yvert #83b, 1903 “4” Ty. III Surcharge on 5c Jubilee issue, seldom seen used example, nicely centered and very fresh, neat c.d.s. cancel confined to the bottom right corner, very fine and choice; signed Calves and Pichard (Scott #83 var.). (photo - page 192)

€800

★/★★ Yvert #110a, 111a, 113a, 113b, 113a var., 1915 Red Cross surcharge errors comprised of inverted “NCE/+5” on 10c, double “+5c” on 10c, inverted “+5c” on 15c, double “+5c” on 15c with one inverted and double “+5c” on 15c with both inverted, o.g., h.r. or n.h., fine-very fine (Scott #B1a, B2a, B3 vars.). (photo - page 192)

€470+

Yvert #129c, 129d, 1924 “25c” Surcharge on 5Fr. Black on orange, double and triple surcharges, horizontal pair, the right stamp double surcharge and the left stamp triple surcharge, fresh and intact, o.g., l.h., very fine and striking (Scott #126a-b; $315.00). (photo - page 192)

€475

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877 877

878

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★

Yvert #174a, 1939 2.25Fr. New York World’s Fair, value and country name omitted, having been caused by a foldover during printing, resulting in the “25” of the denomination and the last letter of the country name appearing on the gummed side, fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., diagonal gum crease, otherwise very fine and very rare; signed Roumet and accompanied by his 2003 certificate (Scott #216 var.). (photo)

Maury €2,150

Yvert #195-229, 1941 “France Libre” overprints on 1c-20Fr. Pictorials, complete set of 35 values, o.g., fine-very fine (Scott #217-51; $617.00). (photo - page 192)

€750

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879 880 881

882

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Yvert #249a, 1946 “50c” Surcharge on 5c Brown, inverted surcharge, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #266 var.). (photo - page 192)

Maury €600

Yvert #251a, 1945 “70c” Surcharge on 5c Brown, inverted surcharge, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #268 var.). (photo - page 192)

Maury €600

Yvert #256a, 1945 “15Fr.” Surcharge on 2.50Fr Bright blue, inverted surcharge, bottom right corner margin single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #273 var.). (photo page 192)

Maury €600

Maury #BS4-6, 1962 2Fr.-100Fr. Views, special souvenir sheets of two or three cplt., o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare (Scott #318-20, C29-32 vars.). (photo - page 208)

€1,950

Air Posts 883

884

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Yvert #PA1-2, 1932 “PARIS-NOUMEA/Verneilh-Deve-Munch/5 Avril 1932” overprints on 40c Bright red and olive green and 50c Violet and brown, handsome top left corner margin mint singles, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; seldom found never hinged (Scott #180-81; $1,400.00). (photo - page 198)

Maury €1,800

Yvert #PA1-2, 1932 “PARIS-NOUMEA/Verneilh-Deve-Munch/5 Avril 1932” overprints on 40c Bright red and olive green and 50c Violet and brown, scarce used set, light c.d.s. cancels, fine-very fine; each signed Bloch (Scott #180-81; $1,000.00). (photo - page 192)

€1,200

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Yvert #TT1-3, 5, 1894-1900 “T” in triangle overprint on 1c-15 and 25c Peace and Commerce, used as are all known examples, lightly cancelled, 5c and 10c small thin, otherwise a fine-very fine group of six of these elusive provisional postage dues. (photo - page 198)

€920

Yvert #TT8-15, 1903 Jubilee overprint on 5c-2Fr. Postage dues cplt., each with ample to mostly large margins, the key 2Fr. value uncommonly fresh, o.g. or h.r., except 5c no gum, 5c and 50c thinned spots, otherwise a very fine set with an especially nice 2Fr. value, of which only 300 copies were produced; 2Fr. signed Champion twice (Scott #J18; $1,724.00). (photo - page 198)

€2,148

NEW HEBRIDES 887

1893 2½d = 25c Military franchise essays, comprised of four approximately 180x115mm lithographed proof sheets of four vignettes, the first being the black outline only, the second the red, grey-blue and ocher background colors only, and two finished sheets of four showing different three-color combinations, plus a single in yet a different color combination, fresh and very fine; a rare and attractive offering; these were supposedly designed by a Lt. Col. Delauney and depict the martyred French President, Sadi Carnot and Queen Victoria, the bi-national character of the legend and denomination makes the major interest in these items a foreshadowing of the Condominium. (photo page 208)

Est. 500-750

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S.G. #2a, 1908 “NEW HEBRIDES./CONDOMINIUM.” overprint on 1d Red, overprint omitted in vertical pair with normal, the bottom stamp the error, strong and intact perforations, slightly toned o.g. as usual, very lightly hinged, very fine; a great rarity of the British Commonwealth and the first example we have had the pleasure to offer in our auctions; this error occurred on the fourth horizontal row of one sheet, therefore, only twelve examples are possible; signed Bloch and accompanied by his 1981 Friedl certificate (Scott #8a; $10,000.00). (photo)

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890

S.G. #30a, 1921 “1d.” Surcharge on 5d Sage-green, inverted surcharge, an outstanding mint example of this very elusive error, excellent centering, vivid rich color, o.g., never hinged, extremely fine; quite rare, especially in this remarkable state of preservation; signed Calves and Robineau (Scott #26a; $3,000.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged £3,500

S.G. #42a, 1924 “5d.” Surcharge on 2½d Ultramarine, inverted surcharge, a pleasing mint example of this rare error, nicely centered, toned o.g. as usual, barest trace of possible hinging, very fine; a stamp which is missing from most collections; signed Calves (Scott #39a; $2,750.00). (photo)

£3,000

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S.G. #52-63s, D6-10s, 1938 5c-10Fr. Definitives and 5c-1Fr. Postage due, perforated “Specimen” cplt., o.g., l.h., fresh and fine-very fine (Scott #50-61, J6-10 vars.). (photo - page 198)

£390

S.G. #52-63, 1938 5c-10Fr. Definitives cplt., o.g., n.h., fresh and fine-very fine set (Scott #50-61; $500.00). (photo - page 198)

£325

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1903 Essay for proposed first issue 5Fr. definitive, large 243x154mm black and white ink and wash design depicting a view of Vile harbor by Ben Damman, mounted on art board with the imprint of E. Vallois of Paris, with a stamp-sized photographic print of the same design mounted beneath, very fine and attractive; unique. (photo - page 208)

Est. 400-500

1908 “Nelles/HEBRIDES” essay overprints on stamps of New Caledonia, group comprised on 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c and 1Fr. singles and millesimes gutter pairs of the 5c, 10c, 25c and 50c values, o.g., mostly l.h., fine-very fine and scarce; the singles signed Pavoille. (photo - page 198)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #58A, 1920 “5c./NOUVELLES/HEBRIDES” surcharge on 50c Carmine on orange, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine and scarce; only 300 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves (Scott #35; $900.00). (photo - page 198)

€1,400

Yvert #58A, 1920 “5c./NOUVELLES/HEBRIDES” surcharge on 50c Carmine on orange, cancelled along with 5c on 50c and 10c on 25c surcharges, plus “1d.” surcharges on 1/- to 5/- (Yvert #58, 59, 65-67) on fresh unaddressed cover, very fine (Scott #33-35 and Br. 27-29; $1,141.90 for used). (photo - page 188)

for used €1,741

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Yvert #124-35, TT21-25, 1941 “France Libre” Overprints on 5c-10Fr. Beach scene and 5c-1Fr. Beach scene postage dues cplt., matched set of bottom sheet-margin singles, each cancelled by separate strike of “Nouvelles Hebrides/Port-Vila/15 APR 41” first day of issue postmarks to large cover, additional strike of British postmark, 5c postage due damaged and 5c and 10c postage dues with some staining, otherwise very fine and rare (Scott #67-78, J11-15; $591.00 for used). (photo - page 188)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #478A, 478A var., 1977 “25/FNH” Port Villa local surcharge on 25c Deep blue and multicolored, error “FHN” for “FNH”, bottom left corner margin horizontal pair, the left stamp the error, o.g., n.h., very fine and rare; 1999 Roumet certificate (Scott #240a, 240a var.; $280.00 for normal). (photo - page 198)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #486-94, 1977 5c on 5c to 500Fr. on 10Fr. Port Villa local “FNH” surcharges cplt. including the key 25Fr. and 30Fr. values, o.g, n.h., very fine set (Scott #236a-48a; $826.50). (photo - page 198)

€900

Yvert #488B var., 1977 “30/FNH” Port Villa local surcharge on 30c Dark green and multicolored, error “FHN” for “FNH”, bottom left corner margin single, o.g., n.h., very fine and rare; fewer than 25 examples are believed to exist (Scott #241a var., $300.00 for normal). (photo - page 198)

Est. 300-400

1904 15c Syndicat Francaise imitation local post labels, vertical strip of six and single, o.g., l.h. in selvage, labels n.h., extremely fine; these interesting labels were printed in Sydney and engraved by A. Bonnet, who had been convicted in France for forgery and sentenced to life imprisonment on New Caledonia in 1893, paroled in 1904 he went to Australia and made these imitations as a means of regaining his proficiency. (photo - page 208)

Est. 100-150

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New Hebrides postmarks collection of a few hundred loose stamps and stamps on piece housed in a stockbook, mostly late 19th and early 20th century material, including New South Wales with New Hebrides postmarks, New Caledonia used in New Hebrides, a nice range of local post issues, small town cancels such as Sandwich, Santo and Tanna, British issues with French cancels, different style Vila datestamps, maritime mail postmarks, interisland service cancels, paquebot, etc., also some maps and photos; a useful basis from which to form a nice collection.

Est. 500-750

New Hebrides covers, an interesting group of eleven usages from 1909 to 1964, with British, French and mixed frankings, including 1909 registered cover with seven British and five French adhesives, 1909 cover with five different British stamps, 1911 registered mixed franking cover, 1911 French franking registered cover to Samoa, 1911 registered mixed franking multiple surcharges cover, 1923 registered mixed franking surcharges cover, 1953 paquebot usage, etc, few minor faults, mainly fine-very fine. (photo - page 188)

Est. 500-750

NIGER

904 904

★/★★❑Yvert #24b, 1926 “1f25” Surcharge on 1Fr. Deep blue and light blue, omitted surcharge in pair with normal, right sheet margin block of four, the top stamps surcharged and the bottom pair with surcharge omitted, strong and intact perforations, o.g., top pair h.r. and the bottom stamps n.h., some perf. staining at bottom mostly affecting the left stamp, otherwise very fine; a rare se-tenant error multiple (Scott #28b; $3,200.00). (photo)

€3,800

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Yvert #94b, 1941 2.50Fr. Zinder Fortress and Marshal Petain, value omitted, vertical strip of five with top and bottom sheet-margins, the top two stamps the errors, the top sheet-margin showing the value printed on the gummed side, o.g., hinged in the selvages only, the stamps all n.h., very fine; the two errors signed Pavoille (Scott #90 var.). (photo - page 208)

Maury €515+

Air Posts

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Yvert #PA15a-16a, 1942 10Fr. Ultramarine and brown black and 20Fr. Carmine and violet, double impressions of center, right sheet-margin singles, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #C11-12 var.). (photo)

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Yvert #1, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 40c Red on straw imperforate, select partial top sheet-margin single from the third overprinting, used with neat 20 June 1891 postmark, large even margins, small natural printing flaw at bottom, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Calves and accompanied by 1948 PF certificate (Scott #1; $1,000.00). (photo - page 198)

€1,300

908 908

909

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Yvert #2, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, rare mint example, remarkably fresh and well centered, o.g., h.r., extremely fine and choice; signed Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #5; $3,100.00). (photo)

€3,700

Yvert #3 var., 1889 “5” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, sideways surcharge, scarce used example from the first overprinting, neat blue cancel confined to the lower left, fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Champion (Scott #4 var.; $1,500.00 for normal). (photo - page 198)

for normal €2,800

910 910

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Yvert #4, 1889 “15” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, attractive used single from the first overprinting, nicely centered, fresh color, blue Nossi-Be c.d.s., very fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Calves and Lemaire (Scott #7; $950.00). (photo)

€1,200

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Yvert #5, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 30c Brown on yellowish, unused example from the second overprinting, bright and fresh, very fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed A. Brun (Scott #8; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,400

Yvert #6, 1889 “25” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw, gem quality used example from the second overprinting, exceptionally well centered, bright color on fresh paper, neat blue Nossi-Be datestamp, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed A. Brun, Calves and Champion twice (Scott #9; $900.00). (photo)

€1,000

Yvert #7, 1889 “25c” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw imperforate, choice used single from the second overprinting, generous even margins all around, wonderfully fresh, light blue 30 May 1889 postmark, extremely fine and scarce; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Calves and Kohler (Scott #2; $1,900.00). (photo)

€2,400

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Yvert #8, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, handsome and choice used example from the third overprinting, incredibly well centered and fresh, tied to piece by neat blue 28 June 1889 postmark, extremely fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed A. Brun and Roumet twice (Scott #3; $1,400.00). (photo)

€1,600

Yvert #8, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, scarce used example from the second overprinting, light blue 2 August 1889 postmark, fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Calves, Champion and O. Roumet (Scott #3; $1,400.00). (photo - page 198)

€1,600

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Yvert #9, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, used example from the second overprinting, tied to small piece by neat blue 10 June 1889 datestamp, excellent centering, piece with light toning at left not affecting the stamp, otherwise extremely fine; only 150 stamps are believed to have been surcharged; signed Bloch and Richter (Scott #4; $1,500.00). (photo - page 198)

€1,900

1889 Inverted “5c” Surcharge on Twenty Cent Red on Green in Pair With Normal A Great Rarity and Likely the Only Surviving Combination Pair

917 917

918

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Yvert #9, 9a, 1889 “5c” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, inverted surcharge, an enormously rare horizontal combination pair, the left stamp with inverted surcharge and the right stamp normal, rich color on fresh paper, strong and intact perforations, o.g., h.r., fine; with only 150 stamps believed to have been surcharged, and most of them having been used, this combination error pair may well be unique; signed A. Brun, Calves, Lemarie and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #4, 4a; $8,650.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €10,700

Yvert #10-12, 1890 “N S B/25c” Ty. I Surcharges on 20c-1Fr. Commerce, fresh mint examples of each, rich colors, o.g., l.h., fine-very fine; only 400 of each were surcharged; first signed Champion, second signed A. Brun and Roumet and last signed Richard (Scott #10, 13, 16; $1,200.00). (photo - page 198)

€1,410

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Yvert #11, 14, 17, 1890 “N S B/25c” Ty. I, II and III Surcharges on 75c Carmine on rose, a stunning vertical combination strip of three, showing the Ty. III surcharge at top, Ty. I surcharge in the center and Ty. II surcharge at bottom, particularly fresh, strong and intact perforations, neat blue 4 December 1890 postmarks, fine-very fine; such combination strips are very few and far between as only 200 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge; signed A. Brun and each signed Calves (Scott #15c; $4,000.00). (photo)

€3,500

Yvert #13, 1890 “N S B/0 25” Ty. II Surcharge on 20c Red on green, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., fine and scarce; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and A. Diena (Scott #11; $400.00). (photo - page 198)

€470

Yvert #14, 1890 “N S B/0 25” Ty. II Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to small piece by light blue 30 December 1890 postmark, particularly well centered, extremely fine; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun (Scott #14; $275.00). (photo - page 206)

€320

Yvert #15, 1890 “N S B/0 25” Ty. II Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, well centered, o.g., h.r., choice very fine; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed Roumet (Scott #17; $400.00). (photo - page 206)

€470

Yvert #16, 1890 “N S B/25” Ty. III Surcharge on 20c Red on green, rich color on fresh paper, o g., very fine and scarce; only 200 stamps received the Ty. III surcharge; signed Calves and Roumet (Scott #12; $950.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,100

Yvert #17, 1890 “N S B/25” Ty. III Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, remarkably fresh mint single, o.g., l.h., very fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were surcharged; signed Bernichon and Calves and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; Neal Allen (Scott #15; $950.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,100

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Yvert #19-22, 1893 “Nossi-Be” and “25” to “1fr” Surcharges on 20c-5c Commerce cplt., o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; 50c signed Moreaux, 75c signed Roumet and 1Fr. signed Calves (Scott #23-26; $522.50). (photo - page 206)

€613

★/★★❑Yvert #27-36, 38-39, 1894 1c-40c and 75c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce, complete millesimes “3” gutter pairs but for the 50c value, the 1c-25c and 40c in top gutter margin blocks of four, the 30c in a block of four and 75c and 1Fr in pairs, wonderfully fresh and intact, o.g., 1c-25c and 40c millesimes pairs n.h., the other three l.h., most l.h. in the gutter of the top pairs leaving the stamps n.h., 30c with hinge reinforced perf. separations, otherwise fine-very fine; a very difficult set to assemble (Scott #32-41, 43-44 vars.). (photo - page 206)

Maury €2,740+

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Yvert #TT1, 3-5, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.20” to “0.50” Surcharges on 1c-30c Commerce, fresh mint group, o g., relatively lightly hinged, fine-very fine; all signed Calves, plus #3 signed Schlessinger and #5 singed A. Brun (Scott #J1, J3-5; $1,385.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,720

Yvert #TT1-4, 6, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.20” to “1F” Surcharges on 1-35c Commerce, used singles of each, neatly cancelled, fine-very fine and scarce; first three signed Bloch, #4 signed A. Brun and #6 signed Calves (Scott #J1-4, J6; $1,180.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,490

Yvert #TT3a, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.50” Surcharge on 30c Brown on Bister, inverted surcharge, pleasing mint example of this very scarce stamp, o.g., small h.r., fine; signed Calves, Champion twice and Gilbert (Scott #J3a; $925.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,000

Yvert #TT4a, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.35” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, inverted surcharge, select mint single, nicely centered, o.g., h.r., very fine and scarce; signed Calves and Champion (Scott #J4a; $800.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,000

Yvert #TT4a, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.35” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, inverted surcharge, particularly fresh mint single, rich color, o.g., small h.r., very fine and quite scarce; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #J4a; $800.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,000

Yvert #TT4b, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.35” Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, surcharge on the gummed side, full clean o.g., light h.r. on face, very fine and rare; signed Roumet (Scott #J4b; $1,000.00). (photo page 206)

€1,100

Yvert #TT6a, 1891 “Nossi-Be/chiffre-taxe/A PERCEVOIR” and “1F” Surcharge on 35c Violet on orange, inverted surcharge, wonderfully well centered, vivid rich color, tied to small piece by light 1891 datestamp, extremely fine and choice; signed J-F Brun and Calves (Scott #J6a; $600.00). (photo - page 206)

€700

Yvert #TT7-8, 10-14, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “5c.” to “25c.” Ty. III and Ty. IV Surcharges on 20c-5c Commerce, complete but for the 15c Ty. III surcharge, o g., except #7 and 12 no gum, l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; #8 signed Marquelet and #10 signed Schlessinger (Scott #J7-8, J11-13, J15-16; $1,510.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,790

Yvert #TT8, 11, 13, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “15c” Ty. III and “5c” and 15c” Ty. IV Surcharges on 10c or 20c Commerce, used examples of each, last tied to small piece, fine and scarce; first signed A. Brun and the other two signed Calves (Scott #J8, J12, J13; $660.00). (photo - page 206)

€900

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Yvert #TT9, 13, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “15c.” Ty. III and Ty. IV Surcharges, right sheet-margin combination pair, the top stamp Ty. IV and the bottom stamp Ty. III, o.g., a few hinge reinforced perf. separations, otherwise fresh and fine (Scott #J13b; $700.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,320

Yvert #TT9A, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “15c” Ty. III Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, inverted surcharge, beautifully centered and fresh, o.g., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #J12a; $400.00). (photo - page 206)

€500

Yvert #TT17, 1891 “Nossi-Be/A PERCEVOIR” and “0.25” Surcharge on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to piece by clear 28 November 1891 postmark, bright and fresh, fine; signed Calves and Richter (Scott #J17; $500.00). (photo - page 206)

€700

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Yvert #1-11, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 1c-1Fr. Commerce cplt., attractive mint set, generally fresh and well centered, o.g., except 10c no gum, l.h. or h.r., 1Fr. fault, otherwise fine-very fine; 4c signed Calves, 35c signed Miro and Roumet, 40c signed A. Brun and Calves and 75c signed A. Brun (Scott #1-11; $1,884.00). (photo - page 206)

€2,994

Yvert #12a B, 14a-16a B, 18a-20a B, 1892 “OBOCK” Straight overprint on 4c, 10c20c and 40c-1Fr. Commerce, double overprints, nicely centered mint group, o.g., some h.r., fine-very fine; 15c-1Fr. all signed by A. Brun, Calves and/or Roumet (Scott #12, 1416, 18-20 var.). (photo - page 206)

€2,540

Yvert #12b, 1892 “OBOCK” Straightline overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, omitted overprint, top right corner margin vertical strip of three, the center stamp the error, fresh and intact, o g., h.r., the error n.h., fine and scarce; signed Marquelet; ex-Gibralter (Scott #12 var.). (photo - page 206)

€720+

Yvert #19a B, 1892 “OBOCK” Straightline overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, double overprint, well centered and quite fresh, o g., very fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #19 var.). (photo - page 206)

€1,100

Yvert #21-31, 1892 “1” to “5F” Surcharges on 10c-1Fr. Commerce cplt., all mint except 30c and 35c used, others o.g., h.r., except 75c no gum, fine-very fine; the scarce 5Fr signed Calves twice (Scott #21-31; $1,003.00). (photo - page 206)

€1,572

Yvert #22a var., 1892 “2” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, inverted surcharge and “OBOCK” overprint double, rare double error mint single, fresh and well centered, o.g., small h.r., very fine; not listed in either Yvert or Maury; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #22 var.). (photo - page 206)

Est. 400-500

Yvert #26a, 1892 “5” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, inverted surcharge, attractively centered, o g., very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #26 var.). (photo - page 206)

€825

Yvert #26c, 1892 “5” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, quite fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #26 var.). (photo - page 206)

€825

★/★★❑Yvert #27, 1892 “20” Surcharge on 10c Black on lavender, fresh mint block of four, o.g., h.r. at top, bottom stamps n.h., bottom right stamp with a natural inclusion, fine (Scott #27; $280.00 for hinged). (photo - page 206)

for hinged €440

Yvert #29a, 1892 “35” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, inverted surcharge, o.g., h.r., fine and scarce; signed J-F Brun (Scott #29 var.). (photo - page 210)

€1,400

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★/★★❑Yvert #29c, 1892 “35” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, omitted “5” in surcharge, wonderfully fresh mint block of four, the top right stamp the error and the other three normal, strong and intact, o.g., l.h., bottom stamps n.h., very fine and choice; each signed J-F Brun (Scott #29a; $735.00 for hinged singles). (photo - page 210) for hinged €1,360+

950

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Yvert #30, 1892 “75” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, post office fresh mint block of four, nicely centered, pristine o g., n.h., very fine; only 1,600 stamps were issued; each signed J-F Brun (Scott #30; $300.00 for hinged). (photo - page 210)

for hinged €520

1892 “55” Error Surcharge on One Franc A Major French Colonies Rarity

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Yvert #30b, 1892 “55” Error surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw, a handsome mint example of this rare surcharge error, having received a “55” instead of a “75” surcharge, particularly well centered, fresh color, redistributed o g., very fine; signed A. Brun twice, Calves twice, Kohler and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #30c; $6,500.00). (photo)

€10,500

Yvert #31, 1892 “5F” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green and straw, bottom left corner margin single, o g., l.h., fresh and fine; signed A. Brun twice and Roumet (Scott #31; $600.00). (photo - page 210)

€900

Yvert #47-64P, 1894 1c-50Fr. Warrior proofs in black, the complete set of eighteen values comprised of one single proof, seven double proofs including 5Fr. and 50Fr. together and one triple proof with 2Fr., 10Fr. and 25Fr. together, latter with a harmless vertical fold, very fine; a handsome and rare set (Scott #46-64P). (photo - page 208)

Est. 750-1,000

Yvert #51a-57a A, 1894 10c-50c Pictorial bisects, five different values, each tied to separate piece across the cut by neat blue Djibouti datestamp, very fine; 30c and 50c signed A. Brun (Scott #50a-56a var.). (photo - page 210)

€2,640

Yvert #62, 1894 10Fr. Orange and red violet, handsome bottom right corner margin tete-beche pair, large margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #62; $220.00 for hinged). (photo - page 210)

Maury €700

Yvert #63-64, 1894 25Fr. Brown and blue and 50Fr. Red violet and green, both with large margins all around, o.g., h.r., fresh and choice very fine; 50Fr. signed A. Brun (Scott #63-64; $1,325.00). (photo - page 210)

€2,100

Yvert #63, 1894 25Fr. Brown and blue, used with neat blue 15 July 1902 datestamp, large margins, bright and fresh, very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #63; $600.00). (photo page 210)

€1,100

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Postage Dues 1892 Five Cent Black Postage Due with Curved “Obock” Overprint One of Only 25 Stamps Issued

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Yvert #TT1, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 5c Black, an attractive mint example of this postage due rarity, with ample to mostly large margins all around, uncommonly fresh, o.g., relatively lightly hinged, very fine; the key stamp in completing an Obock collection, with a mere 25 stamps overprinted; signed A. Brun, Gilbert and Isaac (Scott #J1; $7,500.00). (photo)

€12,600

Yvert #TT1a, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 5c Black, reprint overprint, horizontal pair, large to huge margins, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; both signed Roumet (Scott #J18 Footnote; $400.00 for hinged). (photo - page 210)

for hinged €800

Yvert #TT2-3, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 10c and 30c Black, attractive mint singles, both with large to huge margins, o.g., h.r., fresh and extremely fine; 10c signed E. Diena and Roumet and 30c signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #J2-3; $450.00). (photo - page 210)

€730

Yvert #TT4, 1892 “OBOCK” Curved overprint on 60c Black, used with light c.d.s. cancel, four large margins, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #J4; $400.00). (photo - page 210)

€680

Yvert #TT5-18, 1892 “OBOCK” Straightline overprint on 1c-5Fr. postage dues cplt., well margined and generally quite fresh mint singles of each, except 20c used, o.g., h.r., 5Fr. n.h. and with millesimes “2” in the right margin, 10c paper adhesion on gum, 40c small thins and 60c stained spot, otherwise a very fine set; most signed (Scott #J518; $1,069.00). (photo - page 210)

€1,731

REUNION 963

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1854 Cover from Paris to Reunion, folded cover to St. Denis franked by France 1853 20c Blue on bluish and 80c Rose on pinkish (#14, 17), both with large margins, except 80c with nick in top left corner, tied by large square grid, “Paris/24 Dec, 54” departure postmark, “Via Suez, Ceylon, Maurice” directive, 4 May 1855 arrival backstamp, very fine usage to this scarce destination; signed Roumet. (photo - page 188)

Est. 300-400

French Colonies Yvert #3, 1859 10c Bister on yellow, vertical strip of three, mostly large margins to close at right, tied by two strikes of blue diamond of dots grid to 1862 folded letter to Port Louis, Mauritius, matching “St. Denis, Ile De La Reunion” datestamp and boxed “PD”, “p Fury” directive, Mauritius arrival backstamp and red “6d” due, fresh and very fine; scarce underpaid early inter-island usage (Scott #3). (photo page 188)

Est. 300-400

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France Colonies Yvert #3, 5, 1859 10c Bister on yellow and 40c Orange on yellowish, horizontal pairs of each, both with large even margins, tied by two strikes of diamond of dots grid to 1866 cover to France, “St. Benoit, Reunion/19 Oct, 66” postmark at lower left, “pour Suez” directive, red octagonal transit and red boxed “PD”, various transit and arrival backstamps, cover with flap missing and stain on back of bottom left corner, otherwise very fine and rare; signed Calves (Scott #3, 5). (photo - page 188)

Est. 500-750

French Colonies Yvert #3, 5, 1859 10c Bister on yellow and 40c Orange on yellowish, two vertical strips of three of former and vertical pair of latter, mostly large margins to touching one 10c strip, tied by diamond of dots grids to fresh 1869 folded letter to Mauritius, “St. Denis, Reunion/3 Janv, 69” datestamp, red boxed “PD” and backstamped Mauritius the next day, extremely fine; scarce and colorful inter-island franking; signed Calves and accompanied by his 2001 certificate (Scott #3, 5). (photo - page 188)

Est. 500-750

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French Colonies Yvert #5, 1859 40c Orange on yellowish, horizontal strip of three, mostly large margins to close at top, tied by two strikes of diamond of dots grid to fresh blue 1865 folded cover to Switzerland, clear “St. Denis, Reunion/19 Mai, 65” datestamp, “Suez” and “par les Menageris Imperiales” directives, red octagonal transit and boxed “PD”, Marseille and Bern transit and Langnau arrival backstamps, fresh and very fine; a rare destination from Reunion (Scott #5). (photo)

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Est. 750-1,000

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1852 Fifteen Cent Black on Blue A Desirable Sound Used Example of This Rarity

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Yvert #1, 1852 15c Black on blue, Ty. II, an especially choice used example of this rare stamp, being in a quality which few others enjoy, possessing generous margins all around, with strong color and clear impression on fresh paper, plus it is completely free of the myriad faults that plague most examples of this fragile stamp, as it’s tied to piece by customary crisscrossed pen stroke cancel, very fine; among the nicest used examples available; signed A. Brun and Calves, as well as being accompanied by 1992 and 2003 Brun certificates and a 1992 Calves certificate (Scott #1; $23,500.00). (photo)

€28,000

1852 Thirty Cent Black on Blue The Finest Mint Example Extant

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Yvert #2, 1852 30c Black on blue, Ty. I, without gum as issued, an extraordinarily choice single, which is unquestionably the finest mint example in existence, boasting exceptionally large and even margins on all four sides, plus its color is particularly rich and the impression is deeply etched on marvelously fresh paper that still retains its original bluing, but most remarkable of all is the fact that it is completely free of the myriad faults that plague virtually all existing copies, simply superb; a true gem for the connoisseur of classics; signed Calves and Sismondo and accompanied by their 2004 certificates; exFerrary and Boker (Scott #2; $37,500.00). (photo)

€44,000

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Yvert #2, 1852 30c Black on blue, Ty. III, without gum as issued, another fabulous sound mint example of this classic rarity, being in a state of preservation few others enjoy, featuring uncommonly large and even margins all around, which are quite uncharacteristic of this issue, plus its color is particularly strong and the impression detailed on wonderfully fresh paper that still retains its original bluing, entirely free of the numerous faults that are typically associated with this frail issue, extremely fine; an especially desirable example of this sought-after stamp; signed Calves (Scott #2; $37,500.00). (photo)

€44,000

Yvert #1a-2b, 1852 15c-30c Black on blue, reprints, without gum as produced, complete sheetlet of six subjects, the top three stamps 15c and the bottom three stamps 30c, quite fresh and with extra-large sheet selvages, horizontal fold between the stamps, very fine; scarce as a full sheet (Scott #1-2 Footnote; $330.00). (photo - page 208)

Maury €650

Yvert #3, 1885 “5c./R” Surcharge on 40c Orange on yellowish, large even margins all around, o g., very fine (Scott #3; $400.00). (photo - page 210)

€500

Yvert #6aA, 1885 “5c./R” Surcharge on 40c Orange on yellowish, inverted surcharge, four ample to mostly large margins, bright and fresh, o g., h.r., very fine; signed Bloch (Scott #6b; $900.00). (photo - page 210)

€1,100

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Yvert #6b, 1885 “5c./R” Surcharge on 40c Orange on yellowish, retouched “4”, a very elusive used example of this popular variety, ample to mostly large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, light diamond of dots grid cancel confined to the top right corner, very fine; signed Isaac twice (Scott #6a; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,000

Yvert #11, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, unused as always, large margins all around, bright and fresh, choice very fine; signed Calves and Miro twice (Scott #11; $575.00). (photo - page 210)

€650

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Yvert #11, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, unused as always, seldom seen mint block of four, large even margins all around, rich color on crisp white paper, extremely fine; signed Miro twice (Scott #11; $2,300.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €2,600

1891 “EUNION” Overprint Error on Forty Cent Orange on Yellowish The Rarest of all the “REUNION” Overprint Errors

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Yvert #11, 11a, 1891 “EUNION” Error overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, unused as always, horizontal pair, the right stamp the error, four large even margins, bright color on fresh white paper, a bit of extraneous overprint ink in the top right corner which is characteristic of this, very fine; by far the rarest of all the “Reunion” overprint errors; signed Behr, Calves, Isaac and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #11h; $5,075.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €6,150

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Yvert #11a, 1891 “EUNION” Error overprint on 40c Orange on yellowish, an exceedingly rare used example of this sought-after error, ample even margins all around, bright and fresh, neat blue “St. Denis, Reunion/24 Juil 94” datestamp, a bit of extraneous overprint ink in the top right corner which is characteristic of this; very fine and handsome; by far the rarest of all the “Reunion” overprint errors; signed Calves (Scott #11h; $4,500.00). (photo)

€5,500

Maury #12a, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 80c Carmine on pinkish, omitted accent, exceedingly fresh mint single, four ample to large margins, vivid rich color, o.g., l.h., very fine; far more rare than its catalog value would indicate (Scott #12 var.). (photo - page 210)

€700

Yvert #13B-16B, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 30c-1Fr. Peace and Commerce imperforate, without accents cplt., attractive mint singles, each with large margins, o.g., h.r., extremely fine (Scott #13-16; $580.00). (photo - page 210)

€714

Yvert #15, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, with accent, ample to mostly large margins, o.g., h.r., very fine and quite scarce; signed Behr and accompanied by his 2000 certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #15a; $1,200.00). (photo - page 210)

€1,400

Yvert #17-28, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 1c-1Fr. Commerce cplt., generally fresh and well centered, o.g., h.r., except 1Fr. unused, 4c small thin, otherwise fine-very fine; 75c signed A. Brun and J-F Brun (Scott #17-28; $1,442.50). (photo - page 218)

€1,773

Yvert #27, 1891 “REUNION” Overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to small piece by blue town cancel, fresh color, very fine; signed Bloch and Calves (Scott #27; $525.00). (photo - page 218)

€650

Yvert #27, 27aD, 1891 “REUNOIN” Error overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, the left stamp the error and with accent, tied to small piece 4 June 1892 datestamps, centered to lower left, fine for this rare error; signed J-F Brun and Roumet (Scott #27, 27f; $2,025.00 for singles without accent). (photo - page 218)

for singles €2,450+

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Yvert #27A, 1891 “REUNION” overprint with accent on 75c Carmine on rose, inverted overprint, single tied to piece by perfectly struck “St. Pierre, Reunion/8 Janv, 92” c.d.s., fine; one of only a few recorded examples of the inverted overprint with accent; signed A. Diena, Gilbert and Roumet, as well as being accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #27a; $1,400.00 for without accent). (photo)

€1,700+

Yvert #27 var., 1891 “RLUNION” Error overprint on 75c Carmine on rose, tied to large registered piece by bold blue “St. Pierre, Reunion/10 Mars, 92” datestamp, fresh color, fine and very rare; mentioned in a footnote in Yvert; signed Roumet (Scott #27 var.). (photo - page 218)

Est. 500-750

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Yvert #34 var., 1892 4c Claret on lavender, top sheet margin vertical pair with wide interpane margin at left, showing portions of vertical pair of Martinique 25c Black on rose imperforate (Yvert #38 var.), o.g., vertical perforations mostly separated and rejoined with hinge slivers and top Martinique stamp with a tear (neither noted on the certificate), otherwise fine and unusual, if not unique; signed Roumet and accompanied by his 2007 certificate (Scott #36 var.). (photo)

Est. 400-500

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Yvert #36, 1892 10c Black on lavender, top sheet-margin gutter block of four, without millesimes in the gutter, incredibly fresh, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #39 var.). (photo - page 218)

Maury €470

Yvert #39a, 1892 25c Black on rose, double “REUNION” inscription, o.g., l.h., fine and scarce; signed Calves (Scott #44a; $400.00). (photo - page 218)

€500

Yvert #42a, 1892 50c Carmine on rose, double “REUNION” inscription in blue and red, o.g., tiny trace of hinging, fine; signed Calves (Scott #48a; $500.00). (photo page 218)

€550

Yvert #43a, 1892 75c Deep violet on orange, double “REUNION” inscription, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #51a; $350.00). (photo - page 218)

€420

Yvert #54aB, 1892 “15c.” Surcharge on 75c Deep violet on orange, without bar over old value, intense color, o.g., n.h., fine and scarce; signed Calves (Scott #58b; $240.00 for hinged). (photo - page 218)

for hinged €250

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Yvert #62a, 1907 20c Grey green and blue green, omitted center, a wonderfully fresh mint example, attractively centered, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; signed Roumet (Scott #71a; $1,100.00). (photo)

for hinged €1,200

Maury #71a-78a, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 2c-75c Peace and Commerce, wide and narrow settings cplt., horizontal combination pairs, the first four 5c surcharges with vertical gutter, all mint except the 5c on 30c used, strong and intact, o.g., h.r., fine-very fine set (Scott #99b-106b; $1,238.00). (photo - page 218)

€1,565

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Yvert #75a, 1912 “05” Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, one inverted, an extremely rare used horizontal pair of this striking error, tied to small piece 21 October 1912 postmarks, nicely centered, fresh and very fine; signed Calves twice (Scott #102 var.). (photo)

for singles €4,400

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Yvert #80a, 1915 Black “+5c” surcharge on 10c Carmine and green, inverted surcharge, fresh top gutter margin single, beautifully centered, o g., hinge reinforced perf. separations between the stamp and the gutter margin, extremely fine; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #B1a; $400.00). (photo - page 218)

€500

Yvert #80a, 81b, Black and red “+5c” surcharges on 10c Carmine and green, inverted surcharges, used singles of each, latter tied to piece by 17 May 1916 datestamp, very fine; first signed Calves (Scott #B1a, B2a; $422.50). (photo - page 218)

€460

Yvert #97b, 1922 “40” Surcharge on 20c Green and yellow, double surcharge, one inverted, vertical pair, fresh and well centered, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine (Scott #108a; $350.00). (photo - page 218)

€400

★/★★ Yvert #103a, 105a, 1924-27 “25c” Surcharge on 5Fr. Carmine and brown and “1f50” surcharge on 1Fr. Indigo and ultramarine on bluish, double overprint, fresh mint singles of each, o g., former l.h. and latter n.h., very fine; both signed Roumet and 25c also signed A. Brun twice (Scott #116a, 118a; $320.00). (photo - page 218)

Maury €400

Yvert #134a, 136a, 136Aa, 137a, 138Aa, 1933-38 40c, 50c-65c and 80c Waterfowl Lake and Anchain Peak, imperforate, vertical pairs, the 65c and 80c with corner sheet selvages, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #137, 141-42, 144, 147 vars.). (photo - page 218)

Maury €1,300

Yvert #137, 137a, 1933 65c olive green, imperforate, horizontal gutter margin pair, the left stamp perforated and the right stamp imperforate, o.g., n.h., usual vertical fold in the gutter, fine-very fine and rare (Scott #144 var.). (photo - page 220)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #251a, 1944 5Fr.+20Fr. Red Cross, imperforate, generous margins, o g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #B15 var.). (photo - page 220)

Maury €925

Maury #355c, 1961 “2f CFA” Surcharge on 5c Oran, inverted surcharge, o.g., n.h., very fine and rare (Scott #336 var.). (photo - page 220)

€1,100

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Yvert #PA1, 1937 “REUNION-FRANCE/par avion/ROLAND GARROS” Overprint on 50c Red, post office fresh and well centered, pristine o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #C1; $500.00). (photo - page 220)

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Maury €625

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Yvert #PA1a, 1937 “REUNION-FRANCE/par avion/ROLAND GARROS” Overprint on 50c Red, one without overprint, vertical pair, the bottom stamp the error, well centered, strong and intact perforations, o.g., n.h., couple spots of light foxing, otherwise very fine and rare; signed A. Brun (Scott #C1a; $1,800.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €2,000

Yvert #PA2b, 1938 3.65Fr. Slate blue and carmine, inverted value, o g., very fine; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #C2 var.). (photo - page 220)

€550

★/★★ Yvert #PA2c-PA5c, 1938 3.65Fr.-12.65Fr. Airplane over landscape, double values cplt., o.g., first two n.h., very fine set; each signed A. Brun twice (Scott #C2-5 vars.). (photo - page 220)

Maury €1,130

Yvert #PA4e, 1938 9.65Fr. Carmine and ultramarine, omitted value, imperforate, large even margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #C4 var.). (photo - page 220)

Maury €525

Yvert #PA4e, 1938 9.65Fr. Carmine and ultramarine, omitted value, imperforate, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, large even margins, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #C4 var.). (photo - page 220)

€1,050

Yvert #PA51a, 1951 “500F/CFA” surcharge on 1,000Fr. Sepia and black on blue, imperforate, huge margins all around, o g., l.h., extremely fine (Scott #C41 var.). (photo - page 220)

€600

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Yvert #CP1, 1890 10c Black on yellow, incredibly fresh mint example, large even margins, full clean o.g., l.h., extremely fine and scarce; signed Miro (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 220)

€600

Yvert #CP4a, 1907 10c Brown and black, omitted black, top sheet-margin mint single, incredibly fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h. in the selvage, the stamp n.h., very fine; seldom offered never hinged; signed Roumet (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 220)

for hinged €650

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Yvert #1, 1916 “ILE ROUAD” Overprint on 5c green, rare top sheet-margin gutter block of four with millesimes “8”, remarkably well centered, strong and intact perforations, cancelled by neat 20 February 1916 postmarks, very fine; only 1,200 stamps were overprinted (Scott #1; $1,000.00 for singles). (photo - page 220)

for singles €1,120

Yvert #2, 1916 “ILE ROUAD” Overprint on 10c Rose red, attractive top sheet-margin horizontal pair with vertical gutter, cancelled by 20 February 1916 datestamps, fresh and intact, fine; only 1,200 stamps were overprinted; both signed A. Brun (Scott #2; $500.00 for singles). (photo - page 220)

for singles €560

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Yvert #2-3, 1916 “ILE ROUAD” Overprints on 10c Rose red and on “1 PIASTRE 1” on 25c Blue, very rare mint horizontal gutter pairs with millesimes “4” and “2”, the 10c with inverted surcharge reading down, well centered for these, fresh and intact, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 1,200 of each were overprinted; first signed Calves and the other signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #2-3; $2,000.00 for singles). (photo)

€2,300

Yvert #3A-3B, 1916 “ILE ROUAD” Overprint on 40c Red and pale blue and 50c Bister brown and lavender, the two unissued values cancelled to order as always by neat 9 November 1916 datestamps, very fine; 40c with 1999 Roumet certificate (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 220)

€1,400

ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON

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Yvert #1, 1885 “5/S P M” surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, with inverted surcharge as always, an exceptionally well centered used example of this scarce and difficult stamp, neatly cancelled by a blue datestamp, extremely fine; only 300 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and Miro twice and accompanied by 2006 Calves certificate (Scott #9; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,500

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Yvert #1, 1885 “5/S P M” surcharge on 2c Brown on buff, with inverted surcharge as always, hinged on small piece to which it was tied by well struck blue “St. PierreMiquelon/3 Dec 87” datestamp, uncommonly well centered, very fine and scarce; only 300 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves and Stanley Gibbons Ltd.; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #9; $2,500.00). (photo)

€3,500

Yvert #13a, 1891 “15c./S P M” surcharge on 35c Violet on orange, inverted surcharge, well centered, rich fresh color, o.g., h.r., very fine (Scott #16a; $825.00). (photo - page 224)

€1,000

Yvert #13a, 1891 “15c./S P M” surcharge on 35c Violet on orange, inverted surcharge, fresh used example, nicely centered, vivid rich color on clean paper, very fine; signed Calves (Scott #16a; $650.00). (photo - page 224)

€850

Yvert #27A, 1891 “ST-PIERRE M - on” overprint on 35c Violet on orange. inverted overprint, exceptionally fresh mint single, nicely centered, o g., l.h., very fine and quite scarce (Scott #32 var.). (photo - page 224)

€800

An Important Offering of 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE” Overprints 1022

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Yvert #237A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L” overprint on 40c Deep blue and dark brown, inverted overprint, o.g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves (Scott #209 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,500

Yvert #239A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 50c Dark brown and dark green, inverted overprint, right sheet-margin single, post office fresh and well centered, o g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #211 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

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Yvert #245a, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” and “5Fr” surcharge on 1.75 Fr. Black and dark brown, orange surcharge, desirable mint example of this rare stamp, precisely centered amid large margins, o.g., very lightly hinged, fresh and extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #221 var.). (photo)

€2,250

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Yvert #250A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 10c Bister brown, inverted overprint, post office fresh, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #226 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

Yvert #253A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 25c Prussian blue, inverted overprint, handsome top left corner margin single, wonderfully fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #229 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,500

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Yvert #254a, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 35c Deep green, double overprint, an exceedingly rare used example, well centered, neat c.d.s. cancel confined to the lower right corner, some light toning on reverse that is not visible on the face, otherwise very fine, unpriced as used in Yvert and quite likely the only surviving used example; twice signed Calves (Scott #230 var.). (photo)

for mint €3,500

Yvert #255A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 40c Slate blue, inverted overprint, flawlessly centered and incredibly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #231 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,500

Yvert #256A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 45c Deep green, inverted overprint, left sheet-margin single, incredibly fresh and well centered, immaculate o g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #232 var.). (photo page 224)

for hinged €1,500

1942 Fifty-Five Cent “France Libre” Overprint The Second Rarest of all the “France Libre” Overprints with Only 45 Copies Issued

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Yvert #257, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 55c Prussian blue, pos. 5 in the setting of 25, a premium quality mint example of this sought-after rarity, wonderfully well centered and post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; a mere 45 stamps were overprinted, some of which were used; signed Calves twice and Rendon, as well as being accompanied by 1998 Calves and 1991 and 1998 Rendon certificates (Scott #233, $11,000.00 for hinged). (photo) for hinged €13,000

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Yvert #259A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 65c Brown, inverted overprint, right sheet-margin single, choice centering, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #235 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

Yvert #262A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 90c Ultramarine, inverted overprint, choice centering and fresh, o.g., l.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves and Fatoullah (Scott #238 var.). (photo - page 224)

€1,500

Yvert #263A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 1Fr. Pale olive green, inverted overprint, top interpane margin single, post office fresh and well centered, o g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #239 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

Yvert #264A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 1.25Fr. Bright rose, inverted overprint, wonderfully fresh, o g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #240 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

Yvert #265A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 1.40Fr. Dark brown, inverted overprint, post office fresh, o g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #241 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,500

Yvert #267A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 1.60 Fr. Rose violet, inverted overprint, handsome top left corner margin single, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #243 var.). (photo page 224)

for hinged €1,350

Yvert #269A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 2.25Fr. Bright blue, inverted overprint, left sheet-margin single, incredibly fresh, o g., n.h., very fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #245 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

Yvert #270A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 2.50 Fr. Orange yellow, inverted overprint, striking top right corner margin single, post office fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #246 var.). (photo - page 224)

for hinged €1,350

1942 Three Franc “France Libre” Overprint The Rarest of all the “France Libre” Overprints with Only Eighteen Mint Copies Recorded

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Yvert #271, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 3Fr. Gray brown, a desirable mint example of this great “France Libre” overprint rarity, excellent centering and very fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; one of the finest mint examples of the rarest of all the non error overprints, with a mere 27 copies issued, with eighteen being mint, of which only eight remain never hinged; signed Bloch, Calves, Roumet and others and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #247; $12,500.00 for hinged). (photo) for hinged €15,000

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Yvert #281A-282A, 1942 “FRANCE LIBRE/F.N.F.L.” overprint on 1.25Fr. and 2.25Fr New York World’s Fair, inverted overprints, both fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine and rare; each signed Calves and Rendon (Scott #256-57 var.). (photo)

for hinged €4,400

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Yvert #PA1-2a, 1942 1.50FR.+3.50Fr. and 2Fr.+6Fr. Native Children’s Welfare Fund, imperforate and with value omitted, vertical pairs, both with large even margins all around, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine. (photo - page 228)

for hinged €800

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Yvert #1-1d, 1887 “5” Ty. I-V Surcharges on 20c Red on green, mint examples of all five surcharge types, remarkably fresh, o.g., except Ty. V no gum, l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; Ty. III signed J-F Brun and Calves and Ty. IV and V signed Roumet (Scott #1-5; $2,060.00). (photo - page 228)

€2,980

Yvert #2-2b, 1887 “5” Ty. I-III Surcharges on 30c Brown on bister, mint examples of all three surcharge types, o.g., h.r., the scarce Ty. III very lightly hinged, very fine; Ty. II signed Schlessinger (Scott #6-8; $1,725.00). (photo - page 228)

€2,620

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Yvert #2b, 1887 “5” Ty. III Surcharge on 30c Brown on bister, select mint example of this scarce type, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine; signed Behr, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #7; $1,100.00). (photo)

€1,700

Yvert #3-3e, 1887 “10” Ty. I-IX Surcharges on 4c Claret on lavender, used, or in the case of Ty. II and III mint, examples of all six surcharge types, neatly cancelled, the mint o.g., l.h., fine; Ty. II signed Calves, Ty. IV signed Calves and Roumet and Ty. IX signed E. Diena (Scott #9-12 and two varieties). (photo - page 228)

€1,870

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Yvert #3d, 1887 “10” Ty. VIII Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, incredibly fresh, o.g., l.h., fine; signed Calves (Scott unlisted). (photo - page 228)

€900

Yvert #4b, 1887 “10” Ty. III Surcharge on 20c Red on green, remarkably fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; signed Richard (Scott #16 var.). (photo - page 228)

€950

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Yvert #4h, 1887 “10” Ty. IX Surcharge on 20c Red on green, quite fresh, vivid rich color, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Bernichon, J-F Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #16 var.). (photo)

€1,800

Yvert #5-5f, 5h, 5i, 1887 “15” Ty. I-VII, IX and X Surcharges on 20c Red on green, fresh group of nine out of the ten different surcharge types, o.g., l.h. or h.r., fine-very fine; Ty. II signed Calves and Lemarie, Ty. X signed Roumet and Ty. VII accompanied by 2003 Roumet certificate (Scott #21-29; $809.00). (photo - page 228)

€1,315

Yvert #5-5b, 5d-5f, 5h-5i, 1887 “15” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, group of eight used examples out of the ten different surcharge types, plus the Ty. VII sucharge is se-tenant with an extra Ty. VI surcharge and tied to small piece, fine-very fine; Ty. II signed Calves and Roumet and the pair singed Calves twice (Scott #21-24, 26-29; $741.50). (photo - page 228)

€1,325

Yvert #6-7, 1892 “Senegal” and “75” Surcharge on 15c Blue and “1F” surcharge on 5c Green on greenish, rich colors, o g., l.h., 1Fr with two light tone spots, otherwise fine; latter signed Roumet (Scott #31-32; $850.00). (photo - page 228)

€1,060

Yvert #6-7, 1892 “Senegal” and “75” Surcharge on 15c Blue and “1F” surcharge on 5c Green on greenish, single of former and vertical pair of latter, tied to registered cover to Freetown, Sierra Leone by “Rufisque, Senegal/2 FEVR 93” datestamps, postmark repeated at center and Freetown backstamp, cover with vertical pocket fold at center, very fine (Scott #31-32; $525.00 for used). (photo - page 240)

for used €690

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Yvert #6, 1892 “Senegal” and “75” Surcharge on 15c Blue, seldom seen mint block of four, beautifully centered, o.g., h.r.’s, very fine; with only 1,950 stamps having been surcharged, multiples are quite scarce; signed Calves and Miro (Scott #31; $1,700.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €2,120

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Yvert #6a, 1892 Red “Senegal” Overprint and “75” surcharge on 15c Blue, an especially choice used example of this rarity, wonderfully well centered, good color on fresh white paper, neat c.d.s. cancel, extremely fine; a mere 50 stamps received the red “Senegal” overprint; signed Bloch, Calves and Gilbert (Scott #33; $5,000.00). (photo)

€6,600

Affranchi en numeraire/Le receveur de Dakar in manuscript with postmaster’s endorsement, plus “A” in circle, applied during a shortage of postage stamps in 1902 to cover to Paris, bold “Dakar, Senegal/14 JANV, 02” postmark, very fine. (photo - page 240)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #47A, 49A-52A, 1912 “05” and “10” Surcharges on 15c-75c Peace and Commerce, wide surcharge settings, horizontal pairs se-tenant with narrow surcharge settings, except the “10” on 75c a single, the “10” on 50c with vertical gutter between, o.g., h.r. or l.h., fine-very fine; three pairs signed Cividini (Scott #73a, 75a-78a; $420.00). (photo - page 228)

€618

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Maury #PA16a, 1940 4.90Fr. Yellow bister, omitted “Senegal” inscription, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, the right stamp the error, fresh and intact, o.g., very lightly hinged, extremely fine; a rare se-tenant pair; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #C15 var.). (photo)

€3,000

Yvert #PA30a, 1942 100Fr. Red and ultramarine, omitted ultramarine, handsome top sheet-margin single, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #C25 var.). (photo - page 228)

Maury €1,500

Postage Dues 1059

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Yvert #TT3, 1903 “10” Surcharge on 1Fr. Rose on buff, choice used example, four oversized margins, neat c.d.s. cancel confined to the bottom right, extremely fine; only 1,000 stamps were surcharged; signed Bloch and Champion (Scott #J3; $425.00). (photo - page 228)

€580

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Yvert #1, 1Ad, 1894 “D J” Overprint on 5c Green on greenish, bar doubled, horizontal combination pair, the right stamp normal and the left stamp the variety, rich color on wonderfully fresh paper, o.g., l.h., fine; a scarce se-tenant pair; both signed Marquelet and Roumet (Scott #1, 1b; $860.00 for singles). (photo - page 228)

for singles €1,090

Yvert #1A, 1894 “D J” Overprint on 5c Green on greenish, omitted bar, nicely centered and fresh, o g., small h.r., very fine; signed Calves, Marquelet twice and Roumet (Scott #1a; $1,400.00). (photo - page 228)

€1,400

Yvert #2, 1894 “25” Surcharge and blue diagonal “DJIBOUTI” overprint on 2c Brown on buff, fresh and well centered, o.g., h.r., very fine (Scott #2; $375.00). (photo - page 228)

€475

Yvert #3, 1894 Blue “50” Surcharge and red diagonal “DJIBOUTI” overprint on 1c Black on blue, used with clear 1 February 1894 Obock datestamp, fresh and very fine; signed A. Brun twice (Scott #3; $275.00). (photo - page 228)

€315

Yvert #4, 1894 “1” Surcharge and “DJIBOUTI” overprint on 5Fr. Carmine, generous even margins, bright and fresh, o g., shallow thinned spot, otherwise very fine; signed Calves (Scott #4; $700.00). (photo - page 228)

€840

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Yvert #4a, 1894 “1” Surcharge on 5Fr Carmine, omitted “DJIBOUTI” overprint, a pleasing mint example of this rare error, bright and fresh, generous margins all around, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #4a; $5,000.00). (photo)

€6,000

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Yvert #5, 1894 “DJIBOUTI” Overprint on 5Fr. Carmine, select mint example, with intense color on fresh paper, generous margins, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed O. Roumet (Scott #5; $2,200.00). (photo)

€2,300

★/★★❑Yvert #6-18, 27, 1894-1902 1c-2Fr. Pictorials, handsome mint run of blocks of four, including 4c on thick paper (#8a), mostly large margins including many with sheet selvages, o.g., l.h., h.r. or n.h., extremely fine (Scott #6-19; $1,704.00 for hinged). (photo - page 208)

for hinged €2,102

Yvert #10, 1894 10c Brown and green, tied along with bisects of Obock 20c Brown orange and maroon and 25c Black and blue (#53a B, 54a B) by blue datestamps to cover to Cairo, octagonal “La Reunion a Marseille, LV No. 1/15 Dec, 01” transit and Suez arrival backstamps, very fine and attractive double bisect usage (Scott #11, Obock 52a, 53a). (photo - page 240)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #10aA, 13aA, 15aA, 1894 10c, 30c and 50c Pictorial bisects, each tied to piece by July 1901 postmarks, very fine (Scott #11a, 14a, 16a). (photo - page 228)

€470

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Yvert #13a B, 1894 30c Grey brown and rose bisect, the right vertical half, tied along with Obock 10c Black and green and 25c Black and blue (#51, 54) by blue “Cote Francaise des Somalis, Djibouti/4 SEPT, 01” postmarks to registered cover to New York, octagonal “La Reunion a Marseille, Lu No. 1/8 SEPT, 01” transit, very fine (Scott #14a, Obock 50, 53). (photo - page 240)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #14, 1894 40c Orange and blue, tied along with Obock 1892 30c Brown on bister, 50c Carmine on rose and 1894 75c Grey lilac and orange (#40, 42, 58) to registered cover to Cairo by 20 March 1907 datestamps, octagonal French transit and Cairo and Savoy Hotel arrival backstamps, opened slightly roughly at bottom, very fine and colorful franking (Scott #15, Obock 40, 42, 57). (photo - page 240)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #17-21, 1894 1Fr.-50Fr. Pictorials, fresh mint singles of each, ample to large margins, including 1Fr. with corner sheet-margin, o.g., l.h., 25Fr. with a couple light toned spots on gum, otherwise very fine; 5Fr. signed Calves, 25Fr. signed A. Brun and Turpin and 50Fr. signed Calves and Reine (Scott #18-22; $2,039.00). (photo - page 238)

€2,372

Yvert #20a-21a, 1894 “S” Overprint on 25Fr. Rose and blue and 50Fr. Blue and rose, select examples of these specimen overprints, generous margins all around, o g., h.r., very fine (Scott #21-22 var.). (photo - page 238)

€1,100

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Yvert #22, 1899 “0,40” Surcharge on 4c Brown and blue, an especially choice example of this surprisingly rare mint stamp, featuring lavishly large margins all around, fresh colors and paper, o.g., small paper h.r., extremely fine; while fifteen thousand stamps were surcharged virtually all were used as postage; signed Behr and Calves (Scott #23; $3,400.00). (photo)

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€4,000

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1899 Double “0,40” Surcharge on Four Cent Brown and Blue One of the Great Rarities of Somali Coast

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Yvert #22a, 1899 “0,40” Surcharge on 4c Brown and blue, double surcharge, a premium quality mint example of this error rarity, showing a distinct double surcharge, large even margins all around, strong colors on crisp white paper, o.g., light h.r., extremely fine, among the finest mint examples available; signed Bernichon, A. Brun twice, Calves, Miro twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #23a; $6,250.00). (photo)

€8,000

Yvert #23e, 1902 “0,05” Surcharge on 75c Violet and orange, comma instead of period, double surcharge, generous even margins all around, o.g., l.h., very fine; signed Behr (Scott #24e; $575.00). (photo - page 238)

€1,100

Yvert #24b, 1902 “0,10” Surcharge on 1Fr. Olive green and black, double surcharge, ample to large margins, o g., h.r., very fine (Scott #25b; $575.00). (photo - page 238)

€600

Yvert #25, 1902 “0.40” Surcharge on 2Fr. Grey brown and rose, choice mint single, with four oversized margins, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; signed Bloch and A. Diena (Scott #26; $625.00). (photo - page 238)

€790

Yvert #26, 1902 “0.75” Surcharge on 5Fr. Rose and blue, large to very large margins, o g., l.h., surcharge impression breaks through paper as usual on this, otherwise very fine; signed Calves and others (Scott #27; $600.00). (photo - page 238)

€685

Yvert #26, 1902 “0.75” Surcharge on 5Fr. Rose and blue, bottom left corner margin tete-beche pair, large margins, o.g., minor h.r., surcharge impression breaks through paper as usual on this value, otherwise extremely fine; both signed Roumet (Scott #27; $1,200.00). (photo - page 238)

€1,370

Yvert #29a, 1902 “10 centimes” Surcharge on 50c Blue and rose, inverted surcharge, uncommonly large margins all around, o.g., small h.r., mild corner crease in the margin only at bottom left, otherwise extremely fine (Scott #29a; $575.00). (photo page 238)

€670

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Yvert #30b, 31c, 1902 “5 centimes/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 30c Bister and yellow green, double surcharge, and “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” surcharge on 25c Black and blue, triple surcharge, used along with 10c on 2Fr., 10Fr., and 50Fr. and 5c on 25Fr. surcharges (#32-33, 35-36) on front and back of registered cover to Constantinople, all but one tied by neat “Cote Francaise des Somalis, Djibouti/1 NOV, 02” postmarks, Port Said transit and Constantinople arrival backstamps, very fine; a rare and colorful franking by these two errors (Scott #30b, 31c, 32-33, 33E-33F; $2,315.00 for used). (photo)

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Yvert #31c, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” surcharge on 25c Black and blue, triple surcharge, used with neat blue 1902 c.d.s., large even margins all around, fresh and extremely fine; 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #31c; $1,800.00). (photo)

€2,200

Yvert #31d, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 25c Black and blue, omitted “DJIBOUTI”, four clear to large margins, tied to piece by blue 1902 c.d.s, fine and scarce (Scott #31d; $1,300.00). (photo - page 238)

€880

1085 1085

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Maury #35d, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 10Fr. Orange and red violet, triple surcharge, one inverted, a striking left sheet-margin single, with ample to large margins on the other sides, wonderfully fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, very fine and rare; the inverted surcharge only shows the words “Djibouti” as the rest of the surcharge falls on the stamp beneath; signed Calves (Scott #32c var.). (photo)

€4,000

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Yvert #31A, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Ty. II surcharge with small “10” on 25c Black and blue, a fantastic used example of this great rarity, boasting huge margins all around, tied by clear blue 17 July 1902 postmark to small piece, extremely fine and choice; the rarest stamp of Somali Coast, as well as being one of most sought-after rarities of all French Colonies, with only 20 stamps having been surcharged; signed Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #33D; $25,000.00). (photo)

€29,000

Yvert #32a, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 2Fr. Dull violet and orange, inverted “DJIBOUTI”, ample to huge margins, pristine o.g., n.h., very fine and choice; signed Roumet (Scott #33d; $275.00 for hinged). (photo - page 238)

for hinged €350

1088 1088

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Yvert #32g, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 2Fr. Dull violet and orange, triple surcharge, one inverted, rare used example, large to very large margins, neat blue c.d.s., very fine; signed J-F Brun (Scott #33c; $2,800.00). (photo)

€3,750

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★/★★ Yvert #33b, 1902 “10/CENTIMES/DJIBOUTI” Surcharge on 10Fr. Orange and red violet, double surcharge, one inverted, a visually striking bottom right corner margin horizontal strip of four, the right stamp normal but with a portion of an additional surcharge and the other three showing a double surcharge with one inverted, wonderfully fresh, ample to large margins, o.g., l.h., two double surcharge, one inverted never hinged the normal stamp at right affected by a light vertical crease, otherwise very fine; a most desirable and rare error multiple; each signed Roumet (Scott #32b; $7,240.00 for hinged). (photo)

for hinged €9,047

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Yvert #34, 1902 “0.05” Surcharge on 75c Grey lilac and orange, ample to mostly large margins, o g., paper h.r., very fine and scarce; only 436 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet (Scott #27B; $1,650.00). (photo)

€1,900

Yvert #36, 1902 “10/CENTIMES” Surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, tied along with 10c on 2Fr. Dull violet and orange (#32) and Obock 20c Brown orange and maroon (#53) by blue 1902 postmarks to registered cover to France forwarded from Caen to Lion sur Mer, octagonal French transit and Caen and Lion sur Mer backstamps, very fine and attractive franking (Scott #33, 33F, Obock 52). (photo - page 240)

Est. 150-200

Yvert #36a, 1902 “01/CENTIMES” Error surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, right sheet-margin single, very fresh, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; only 480 such errors were printed; signed Calves (Scott #33Fg; $240.00). (photo - page 238)

€275

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Yvert #36b, 1902 “10/CENTIMES” Surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, double surcharge, gorgeous used example, showing a bit of a third inverted surcharge at lower left, uniformly large margins, vivid colors on crisp white paper, neat blue 30 April 1902 postmark, extremely fine; among the nicest used examples to be found; signed Behr, Bernichon Calves twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate; exGilbert (Scott #33Fi; $2,250.00). (photo)

€2,850

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Yvert #36d, 1902 “10/CENTIMES” Surcharge on 50Fr. Red violet and green, inverted “CENTIMES”, large to very large margins, rich colors on fresh paper, o.g., h.r.’s, extremely fine and rare; signed Behr, Marquelet and Roumet (Scott #33Fh; $2,900.00). (photo)

€3,850

Yvert #51d, 51e, 1902 2Fr. Yellow green and carmine; without names of designer and engraver at bottom, perforate and imperforate, horizontal se-tenant pairs of each, the right stamps the errors, o.g., l.h., the imperforate without gum as produced, very fine (Scott #47a, 47a var.). (photo - page 244)

€475

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1902-03 Non-denominated frank value essays by Chassepot, collection of 28 mostly different items, includes die proofs in four different colors, the balance being plate proofs in various different colors, with and without Chassepot imprints, some with colored vignettes (10), and others with black vignettes (10), also one with no vignette and three with inverted vignettes, generally very fine; a scarce and attractive assemblage. (photo page 208)

Est. 750-1,000

1903 Non-denominated bi-colored essays for frank values engraved by Chassepot, four different in blue, red, green and brown, all with vignettes in black, brown with shallow thinned spot, otherwise fresh and very fine. (photo - page 208)

Est. 500-750

1902 Non-denominated compound die essay for frank values frame and vignette engraved by Chassepot and printed on 136x110mm proof paper, also a die proof of the slightly different finished design for the vignette in indigo, very fine and rare. (photo page 208)

Est. 400-500

Maury #68a-70a, 1909 2c-5c Tadjoura Mosque, perforated 11, fresh mint singles of each, o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #65-67 var.). (photo - page 244)

€600

Yvert #168a, 1938 10Fr. Indigo and pale blue, omitted center, post office fresh right sheet-margin single, including about half a normal stamp above, immaculate o.g., n.h., very fine (Scott #177 var.). (photo - page 244)

Maury €800

Yvert #168a, 1938 10Fr. Indigo and pale blue, omitted center, striking vertical triple gutter strip of four, the top pair the errors and the bottom stamps normal, plus the bottom two gutters show the vignette impressions that should have been on the top stamps, cut to include about half an additional stamp at both top and bottom, post office fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #177 var.). (photo - page 208)

Maury €1,610

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Yvert #247a, 1943 20Fr. Green, omitted value, post office fresh, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #237 var.). (photo)

Maury €1,700

★/★★ Yvert #256a, 260a, 1945 “70c” Surcharge on 5c Royal blue and “4Fr 50c” Surcharge on 25c Emerald, inverted surcharges, o g., first l.h. and the other n.h., very fine; signed A. Brun and Calves respectively (Scott #242a, 246a; $350.00). (photo - page 244)

€540

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Maury #BS1P, BS3AP, BS4P, BS8AP, 1958-62 Collective proofs of special souvenir sheets, seven different comprised of 1958 Nature Preservation, 1959 Fish (3), 1960 Birds and 1962 Flora and Fauna (2), extremely fine and scarce (Scott #271-73, 275-82, 283-86, 287-92 var.). (photo - page 248)

Est. 500-750

Maury #BS1, 1958 30c-50c Nature protection special souvenir sheet, o.g. which is slightly disturbed from interleaving, very fine and quite scarce (Scott #271-73 var.). (photo - page 248)

€800

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France Yvert #14, 1854 20c Blue, four margin single tied by lozenge of dots cancel with “COPRS EXP. DE SYRIE 24 MAR 61” c.d.s. on petite cover to France, four transit or receiving backstamps, cover with minor edge wear and a few light stains, fine and scarce; signed J-F Brun. (photo - page 240)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #2, 1919 “2 MILLIEMES” surcharge on 2c Brown lilac, tied to piece by Beyrouth 23.11.19 c.d.s., well centered and fresh, very fine; signed J-F Brun and accompanied by his 2000 certificate (Scott #2; $550.00). (photo - page 244)

€850

Yvert #42a, 1920-22 50pi on 1Fr. light red and olive, “PIASRTES” error, used single with light unobtrusive cancel, a few short perfs. at top, fine; particularly rare in used condition; signed Calves (Scott #51a; $1,650.00). (photo - page 244)

€2,400

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Yvert #43a, 1920-22 100pi on 5Fr. Blue and buff, “PIASRTES” error, vertical pair, the bottom stamp being the error, the top stamp normal, well centered and with fresh colors, o.g., small central h.r., very fine; a rare error that is especially desirable in this setenant format; 2001 Calves certificate (Scott #53a; $1,900.00+). (photo)

€2,740+

Yvert #43a, 1920-22 100pi on 5Fr. Blue and buff, “PIASRTES” error, another example of this rare error, being a bottom right corner margin single, bright color on fresh paper, o.g., lightly hinged, mild natural gum bend, light blue (printing?) marks at right, otherwise very fine; signed Roumet (Scott #53a; $1,650.00). (photo - page 244)

€2,400

Yvert #55A, 1920 50pi on 1Fr. Light red and olive, black fleuron overprint, o.g., h.r.’s, fine; signed Calves (Scott #71; $650.00). (photo - page 244)

€900

Yvert #55A var., 1902 50pi on 1Fr. Light red and olive, double black fleuron overprint, attractive colors, o.g., small h.r., fine; signed Calves (Scott #71a; $2,100.00). (photo - page 244)

€2,000

Yvert #55B, 1920 50pi on 1Fr. Light red and olive, with red fleuron overprint, strong colors, o g., h.r., fine; signed A. Brun (Scott #80; $475.00). (photo - page 244)

€800

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Yvert #56A, 1920 100pi on 5Fr. Blue and olive, with black fleuron, fresh mint single, deep colors, o.g., never hinged, very fine; signed Calves and accompanied by a 2001 J-F Brun certificate (Scott #72; for hinged $2,000.00). (photo)

for hinged €2,800

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Yvert #56A var., 1920 100P on 5Fr. Dark blue and buff, with double black fleuron ovpt., tied to piece by Alep c.d.s. (stamp has been lifted for examination and hinged back in place), rich color, very fine; an immensely rare variety and especially difficult to find used; 2000 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter; priced only mint in Yvert (Scott #72a; $4,300.00). (photo)

for mint €4,500

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Yvert #56B var., 1920 100pi on 5Fr. Blue and olive, double red fleuron overprint, a desirable mint example of this very rare error, particularly fresh, o.g., l.h., nearly very fine; a stamp which very seldom makes an auction appearance; signed A. Brun; ex-”Derby”, Gross (Scott #81a; $3,500.00). (photo)

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Yvert #122 var.-125 var., 1924 50c on 10c to 2.50pi on 50c Olympics, inverted surcharges cplt., bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., 50c on 10c with tiny bit of a perf. thin, finevery fine; (Scott #133-36 var.). (photo - page 244)

for hinged €1,800

Yvert #181b, 1926 4.50pi on 75c Orange brown, error “4p.05”, striking bottom right corner margin vertical pair, the top stamp being the error, well centered and exceedingly fresh, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #192 var.). (photo - page 244)

for hinged €330+

Yvert #221-239 var., 1934 10c-100pi Republic, imperforate cplt., all with large margins and bright colors, o g., n.h., very fine (Scott #232-50 var.). (photo - page 244)

for hinged €1,500

Yvert #BF2, 1942 50c-10pi Independence, imperforate souvenir sheet of six, without gum as issued, bright and fresh, very fine. (photo - page 248)

€700

Yvert #BF2A-C, 1942 6pi-10pi President el Hassani, deluxe proofs cplt., without gum as issued, 6pi with light hinge mark on face, 10pi with small natural inclusion, very fine. (photo - page 248)

€1,370

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Yvert #BF5-16, 1945 4pi-200pi President Kouatly, souvenir sheets of four cplt. in both postage and air post issues, exceedingly bright and fresh, o.g., n.h., very fine; each with a small owner’s handstamp on back. (photo)

€7,680

Yvert #269-72 var., 1945 1.50Fr.-10Fr. Semi-postals, without surcharge and imperforate, a striking set of corner margin singles, with large to enormous margins, bright fresh colors, o.g., n.h., 10Fr. with small natural inclusion, extremely fine (Scott #B80-83 var., Maury #267a-70a). (photo - page 248)

Maury €1,200

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Yvert #PA8a, 1921 5pi on 1Fr. Light red and olive, inverted “AVION”, fresh colors, o.g., h.r., fine; signed A. Brun and accompanied by a 1982 Friedl certificate (Scott #C8a; $325.00). (photo - page 244)

€500

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Yvert #PA9a, 1921 10pi on 2Fr. Orange and green, double “AVION”, attractive colors, o.g., small h.r., very fine; a scarce air post error; signed Champion (Scott #C9a; $475.00). (photo - page 244)

€750

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Yvert #PA14a-17a, 1923 2pi on 40c to 10pi on 2Fr., with “Liabn” error cplt., brilliant colors throughout, o.g., lightly hinged, just the faintest trace of gum toning in a few places, fine-very fine; rare, as only 30 of each were printed (Scott #C14a-17a; $1,600.00). (photo)

€3,000

Yvert #PA30 var.-33 var., 1926 2pi-10pi Airplane overprint on green “AVION” overprint cplt., well centered, o g., very lightly hinged, very fine; only 200 of each printed (Scott #C30-33 var.). (photo - page 244)

€720

Yvert #PA32 var., 1926 5pi with red airplane overprint on green “AVION” overprint, top sheet-margin block of four, excellent centering, vibrant colors, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; only 200 were printed (Scott #C32 var.). (photo - page 258)

for hinged €720+

Yvert #BF1a, 1928 10pi Green air post, souvenir sheet of four, imperforate, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed Kessler (Scott #C88a var.; $800.00). (photo - page 248)

€1,300

Yvert #PA4-6, 1921 1pi on 20c to 10pi on 2Fr. Air posts cplt., with a pair of the 1pi on 20c and singles of the other two, all tied by Haleb 22.9.21 c.d.s. postmarks on airmail cover to Alexandrette (receiving backstamp), cover opened at bottom, fine (Scott #C46). (photo - page 240)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #PA50-59 var., 1931-33 50c-100pi Air posts, imperforate cplt. in either right or left sheet-margin horizontal pairs, large margins, brilliant colors, o.g., n.h., 5pi with tiny adherence on gum and small thin in the margin only, otherwise extremely fine; only 200 imperforate (100 pairs) of each were printed (Scott #C46-56 var.; for hinged $850.00+). (photo - page 258) for hinged €1,300+

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Yvert #PA60-69 var., 1934 50c-100pi Air Post, imperforate cplt. in blocks of four, large margins all around, vibrant colors, o g., n.h., three values have a single small toned spot, 10pi has a small nick in the margin, these imperfections are quite trivial, overall a very fine and handsome set of imperforate blocks; only 100 imperforate stamps were made, making blocks such as these especially scarce (Scott #C57-66 var.). (photo) for hinged €8,000+

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Yvert #PA78-85P, 1937 ½pi-25pi Air post deluxe proofs cplt., all with glassine interleaving still attached, a couple values with a tiny tear, otherwise very fine (Scott #C8087P). (photo - page 248)

€4,000

Yvert #PA78-85 var., 1937 ½p-25pi Air posts, imperforate cplt., each in a vertical pair, tied on three Kessler matching covers by Damas 22.1.38 c.d.s. and the same postmark on the back of each cover, large margins, very fine (Scott #C80-87 var.). (photo page 240)

Est. 200-300

Yvert #PA87-93P, 1940 25c-50pi Air post, deluxe proofs cplt., bright and fresh, all with the glassine interleaving still attached, two values with a tiny edge nick mentioned for strict accuracy, very fine (Scott #C89-95P). (photo - page 248)

€2,800

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Yvert #TT4a, 1920 “4 PIASTRES” surcharge on 40c Red and pale blue, thin “4”, unusually well centered, bright fresh colors, o.g., minor h.r., very fine (Scott #J4 var.). (photo - page 258)

€500

Yvert #TT6a, 19202pi on 20c Green, “PIASTRE” error, exceptionally fresh example of this scarce error, o.g., faintly hinged, very fine; signed A. Brun, Calves (Scott #J6a; $900.00). (photo - page 258)

€1,300

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Yvert Ain Tab #1/8, 1921 1pi and 2pi Ain Tab surcharges, seven different listed values including the rare 2pi on 1pi Violet (Yvert #3), as well as two unlisted values, these being two different 20pa designs, all tied to unaddressed 1pi on 20pa entire by Aintab c.d.s. postmarks, a few light toned specks of little consequence, otherwise very fine; the listed items catalog Ä3,390 simply as used stamps, with the two unlisted stamps being very rare; signed Calves, J-F Brun twice. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Yvert Ain Tab #7, 1921 2pi on 1pi Violet, with black surcharge, well centered, fresh colors, o g., n.h. but with ink mark on gum, slight toned spot at bottom right, otherwise a very fine example of this rare stamp. (photo - page 258)

€1,600

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1839 Missionary letter to Ireland via New York, folded letter datelined “Tahiti South Seas/21st Sep 1839” and endorsed on backflap “Rec’d & ford New York Feby 3rd 1840 by your obt servt L.S. Bolton” who took it to another forwarding agent where it received a large red oval “Forwarded Through/Christian’s Exchange/Reading Room and/Foreign Letter Office/N-York.”, arrived in England with “Liverpool/Ship Letter” handstamp and then forwarded to Dublin with 8 (d) due and red diamond “Mr 11, 40” arrival postmark, very fine; the only recorded letter from Tahiti carried around Cape Horn via New York to Europe; the letter describes missionary hardships in the South Seas; signed Calves and accompanied by his 2003 certificate. (photo)

Est. 2,000-3,000

Yvert #1, 1882 “25c” Surcharge on 35c Dark violet on orange, used with neat c.d.s. cancel, four mostly large margins, very fine; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #1; $350.00). (photo - page 258)

€450

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Yvert #1a, 1882 “25c” Surcharge on 35c Dark violet on orange, inverted surcharge, superb bottom left corner margin single, with large to huge margins on the other two sides, remarkably fresh, o g., l.h., an extremely fine gem; signed Calves, Champion and Roumet (Scott #1c; $500.00). (photo - page 258)

€650

1882 “25c” Ty. “a” Surcharge on Forty Cent Vermilion and Straw One of Only 50 Stamps Surcharged

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Yvert #2, 1882 “25c” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw, an incredibly fresh and choice mint example of this rarity, with vivid rich color on crisp clean paper, uniformly large margins all around, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; a mere 50 40c stamps received this surcharge, including the varieties, and many of these were used; signed Bernichon, Calves and Roumet (Scott #1B; $6,250.00). (photo)

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€7,500

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Yvert #2a, 1882 “25c” Surcharge on 40c Vermilion on straw, inverted surcharge, an especially choice mint example of this rarity, featuring four uniformly large margins and strong color on uncommonly fresh paper, o.g., small h.r., extremely fine; one of only 50 40c stamps to receive this surcharge, including varieties; signed Champion twice and Calves (Scott #1Be; $3,900.00). (photo)

€5,000

Yvert #3a, 1882 “TAHATI/25c” Surcharge on 35c Dark violet on orange, inverted surcharge, a handsome mint example of this very rare stamp, large equal margins all around, deep rich color, part o g., extremely fine; one of only 50 stamps to receive this surcharge, including the errors; signed A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2001 Calves certificate (Scott #1Ad; $4,600.00). (photo)

€5,500

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Yvert #3c, 1882 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 35c Dark violet on orange, surcharge reading down, a select mint example of this rarity, large even margins all around, strong color, o.g., extremely fine; a mere 50 stamps received this surcharge, including the varieties; signed A. Brun and Calves (Scott #1Ai; $4,600.00). (photo)

€5,500

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Yvert #3c, 1882 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 35c Dark violet on orange, surcharge reading down, a rarely seen used example, tied to piece by bold 1882 Papeete, Tahiti datestamp, being a right sheet-margin example, with oversized margins on the other three sides, including a bit of the adjacent stamp at bottom, strong fresh color, an extremely fine gem; clearly among the finest used examples available among the 50 stamps surcharged; signed Miro twice and Roumet and accompanied by 2003 J-F Brun certificate (Scott #1Ai; $4,600.00). (photo)

€5,500

Yvert #5, 1884 “TAHITI/10c” Surcharge on 20c Red on green, inverted surcharge, fresh and bright, o.g., trivial h.r., very fine; only 400 stamps were surcharged; signed A. Brun and Roumet (Scott #3a; $340.00). (photo - page 258)

€420

Yvert #6, 1884 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, inverted surcharge, wide bottom sheet-margin mint single, with generous even margins on the other three sides, rich color on fresh paper, o g., l.h., extremely fine; only 850 stamps were surcharged; signed Bernichon three times, A. Brun, Miro twice, Pavoille and Roumet (Scott #4a; $750.00). (photo - page 258)

€1,000

Yvert #6, 1884 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, inverted surcharge, four large margins, o.g., h.r., very fine; only 850 stamps were issued, most of which were used; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate (Scott #4a; $750.00). (photo - page 258)

€1,000

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★/★★❑Yvert #6, 1884 “TAHITI/25c” Surcharge on 1Fr. Bronze green on straw imperforate, a highly desirable partial bottom sheet-margin mint block of four, with large even margins on the other three sides, wonderfully fresh, with rich color on crisp white paper, o.g., trivial h.r. at top, the bottom left stamp l.h. and the bottom right stamp n.h., extremely fine and choice; each signed Bernichon and additionally signed by Calves and Champion and accompanied by 2006 Roumet certificate (Scott #4; $3,000 for hinged singles). (photo)

for singles €4,000+

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Yvert #7, 1893 “TAHITI” Overprint on 1c Black on lilac blue, an incredibly well centered mint example that is also uncommonly fresh, o.g., minor h.r., extremely fine; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed J-F Brun and accompanied by 2000 Brun and 2002 Roumet certificates (Scott #5; $950.00). (photo)

€1,200

Yvert #7, 1893 “TAHITI” Overprint on 1c Black on lilac blue, remarkably fresh, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #5; $950.00). (photo - page 258)

€1,200

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Yvert #7, 1893 “TAHITI” Overprint on 1c Black on lilac blue, left sheet-margin horizontal pair, the right stamp with usual diagonal overprint and the left stamp with horizontal overprint, strong and intact, o.g., fine and rare; only 200 stamps were overprinted; both signed Calves and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #5; $1,900.00). (photo)

for singles €2,400+

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Yvert #8, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 2c Brown on buff, tied to piece by neat 1893 Papeete c.d.s., well centered, strong fresh color, very fine; a very elusive stamp, while 200 were overprinted far fewer survive today; signed Calves, Champion and Robineau and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #6; $2,500.00). (photo)

€2,800

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Yvert #9, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, nicely centered, good color, o g., h.r., very fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and Gilbert and accompanied by 1983 Friedl certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #7; $1,500.00). (photo)

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€1,700

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Yvert #9, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, right sheet-margin horizontal pair, the left stamp with the usual diagonal overprint and the right stamp with horizontal overprint, very fresh and intact, o g., tiny h.r., very fine and rare combination pair; only 200 stamps were overprinted; each signed Calves and Roumet and accompanied by 2010 Roumet certificate (Scott #7; $3,000.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €3,400+

1893 “Tahiti” Overprint of Four Cent Yellow on Straw Fabulously Rare Combination Overprint Pair

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Yvert #14, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 25c Yellow on straw, a fabulously rare mint combination horizontal pair, the right stamp with the usual diagonal overprint and the left stamp showing a horizontal overprint, strong and intact perforations, nicely centered with bright fresh color, o.g. with a bit of light toning, otherwise very fine; while 200 stamps were overprinted the great majority were used as postage and lost to philately; each signed J-F Brun, Calves and Lemaire and accompanied by 1998 Behr and 2004 Calves certificates; ex-Gilbert (Scott #12; $17,500.00). (photo) for singles €21,000+

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Yvert #16, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 35c Violet on orange, a pleasing used example of this scarce stamp, neatly cancelled by clear 1893 Papeete datestamp, well centered, rich color on bright paper, very fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #14; $2,200.00). (photo)

€2,600

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1164

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1169

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1164

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€950

1162

Yvert #20, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 2c Brown on buff, an attractive used example of this rare stamp, strong fresh color, neat 1893 Papeete postmark, very fine; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Bernichon, Calves and Miro twice (Scott #18; $2,750.00). (photo)

€3,400

Yvert #21, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, particularly fresh mint example, good color, o.g., small h.r., fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Calves and accompanied by 2007 Roumet certificate (Scott #19; $1,850.00). (photo)

€2,100

Yvert #21, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 4c Claret on lavender, another fresh mint single, rich color, o g., h.r., fine and scarce; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Bernichon, A. Brun, Champion and Roumet (Scott #19; $1,850.00). (photo page 258)

€2,100

Yvert #22, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 5c Green on greenish, tied to small piece by perfectly struck 1893 Papeete c.d.s., well centered, rich color, very fine; only 550 stamps were overprinted; signed Gilbert & Koehler and Lemarie and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Scott #20; $950.00). (photo - page 258)

€1,100

Yvert #23, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 10c Black on lavender, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 850 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun, Carion, Pavoille and Roumet (Scott #21; $350.00). (photo - page 258)

€420

1166 1166

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Yvert #23, 23a, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 10c Black on lavender, inverted overprint, seldom seen horizontal combination pair, the left stamp the error, rich color on fresh paper, crisp and intact o.g., normal stamp paper h.r., the error l.h., very fine; only 850 stamps were overprinted and few combination pairs have survived; both signed Calves and Pavoille twice and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gilbert (Scott #21, 21a; $1,300.00 for singles). (photo)

for singles €1,520+

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Yvert #28, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 35c Violet on orange, a select used example of this very scarce stamp, well centered, rich color on fresh paper, 1893 Papeete datestamp, very fine; only 150 stamps were overprinted; signed A. Brun and accompanied by 2002 Roumet certificate (Scott #26; $2,200.00). (photo)

€2,600

1893 One Cent to Two Franc Postage Dues Rarely Offered Complete Sound Set

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Yvert #TT1-13, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 1c-2Fr. Postage dues, the complete set of thirteen values, all mint except 4c and 30c used with 1893 Papeete cancels, all with ample to mostly large margins, o g., some h.r. and others l.h., fine-very fine; rarely offered as a complete set as only 100 sets are possible; each signed at least once and more often two or more times by A. Brun, Calves, Champion, et al (Scott #J1-13; $7,025.00). (photo)

€8,240

1169

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Yvert #TT1, 1a, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 1c Black, inverted overprint, handsome and rare top left corner margin vertical combination pair, the bottom stamp the error, large margins, wonderfully fresh, o.g., h.r. in the selvage only, the stamps both never hinged, extremely fine; only 200 stamps were overprinted and few combination pairs exist today; each signed Calves and Bernichon (Scott #J1, J1a; $1,125.00 for hinged singles). (photo - page 258) for hinged €1,320+

1170

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Yvert #TT2a, 1893 “TAHITI” overprint on 2c Black, inverted overprint, large even margins all around, o g., h.r., extremely fine; signed Gilbert (Scott #J2a; $725.00). (photo - page 258)

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€850

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Yvert #TT14-26, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 1c-2Fr. Postage due, the complete set of all thirteen values, all mint except the 2c and 10c values with neat 1893 or 1894 Papeete postmarks and 30c value with a postmark in the top left margin, generally quite fresh, all with four mostly large margins, including several with sheet-margins, o.g., some h.r. and others l.h., 40c without gum, 2c shallow thin and 40c short tear, otherwise a very fine and choice set; rarely offered as a complete set as only 100 sets are possible; all signed at least once, but most often two or more times by Brun, Calves, Marguelet, Miro, et al (Scott #J14-26; $9,000.00). (photo)

€11,390

Yvert #TT16, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 2c Black, exceptionally fresh right sheet-margin mint single, with oversized margins on the other three sides, o.g., light h.r., extremely fine; only 200 stamps were overprinted; signed Roumet (Scott #J16; $550.00). (photo - page 258)

€680

Yvert #TT21, 1893 “1893/TAHITI” overprint on 20c Black, large even margins all around, o.g., h.r., extremely fine; only 200 stamps were issued; signed Thier (Scott #J21; $550.00). (photo - page 258)

€650

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1885 Forerunner card, Germany 5pf Violet postal card, additionally franked with two 3pf Green, all tied by straight line “VERVIERS/25 10 3/COLN RHEIN” railroad handstamps, card originated in Little Popo, with ms. notation at top and boxed “Aus West-Africa/mit/Hamburger Dampfer” handstamp, sent to Hamburg with c.d.s. arrival postmark, fine and a rare usage; signed Drahn and accompanied by 2002 Briefmarkenprufstelle Basel certificate. (photo)

Est. 500-750

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Michel #1d, 1897 3pf Gray brown, fresh mint single with especially rich color on pristine white paper, o g., h.r., a fine example of this rare shade; 2000 Steuer certificate (Scott #1c; $1,600.00). (photo)

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€2,000

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Michel #18, 1900 3M Violet black, tied to piece by a complete strike of the rare “SANSANE-MANGU, TOGO/16.3.14. c.d.s., both the stamp and the cancel are very fine; 2001 Steuer certificate (Scott #18). (photo - page 258)

Est. 300-400

German Togo Collection 1177

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Balance of the German Togo, with about fifteen forerunners used or on piece, mainly the 1889-1900 Issues, including two shades of the 2M, some 50pf including three on one piece, a few better cancels and one cover, the issued stamps include a complete run of mint, including mint never hinged strips of three of the 1909-19 Issue, also extensive used, including two 5M stamps and a wide variety of cancellations, plus a few covers or cards, also three items from German Zanzibar, including two 20pf on cover and a strip of three of the 50pf tied to piece (Michel #50b; Steuer cert.), largely fine-very fine; an interesting lot that should be carefully viewed.

Est. 1,000-1,500

British Issues 1178

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S.G. #H1-2, 4-5, 7, 9, 3pf-80pf Wide setting overprints, tied to one piece by Lome 24.9.14 (the second day of use), all are well centered and fresh, very fine; 1980 BPA certificate (Scott #35-36, 38-39, 41, 43; $842.50). (photo - page 258)

£803

S.G. #H1, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 3pf Brown, wide setting, exceedingly choice mint block of six, possible pos. 44-46/4-6 from the setting, wonderfully well centered, o g., never hinged, extremely fine; each signed Kilian BPP (Scott #35; for hinged $780.00+). (photo - page 268)

for hinged £720+

1914 Ten Pfennig Carmine, Wide Setting with Inverted Overprint One of Only Four Mint Copies Recorded

1180 1180

1181

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S.G. #H3a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 10pf Carmine, wide setting, inverted overprint, right sheet-margin single, the overprint split as always, but with the margin at right the whole overprint is present, exceptionally bright and fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, mild natural gum crease, very fine; only a half sheet of 30 stamps was printed with the inverted overprint, but the vast majority are used, Gibbs reports only four unused examples, with two of those having no gum, this stamp, with its sheet-margin, overall freshness and original gum, may be the finest mint copy of the four known; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a clear 2001 BPA certificate (Scott #37a; $8,500.00). (photo)

£8,000

S.G. #H4, 5, 12, 13, 1914 20pf, 25pf, ½p on 3pf and 1p on 5pf Overprints, singles of each tied by Lome 25.5.15 c.d.s. postmarks on registered cover to Switzerland (backstamp receivers), surcharged stamps are margin copies, cover with small edge tears at right, stamps are very fine; signed Holcombe; the used stamps alone catalog £368. (photo - page 240)

Est. 400-500

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S.G. #H4 var.,1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 20pf Ultramarine, wide setting, misplaced overprint, the overprint being shifted to the left, tied to piece by Lome 17.9.14 c.d.s. which is the first day of use, a couple faintly toned perf. tips, still very fine; this is rare and desirable for two reasons, only 50 of the misplaced overprints were printed, and the Post Office at Lome was only open for four hours on Sept. 17 and did not reopen until Sept. 24 (Gibbs #4a, Scott #38 var.). (photo - page 268)

Est. 150-200

S.G. #H7, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 40pf Black and carmine, wide setting, well centered example tied to piece by Lome 22.1.15 c.d.s., very fine; signed Kilian BPP and accompanied by a 1983 GPS certificate (Scott #41; $275.00). (photo - page 268)

£250

1184 1184

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S.G. #H10, 1914 (Sept.) “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 1M Carmine, wide setting overprint, an extraordinary quality mint single, featuring outstanding centering within lavishly large margins, deep rich color, o g., lightly hinged, extremely fine; only about 100 stamps of this value were issued and the majority of those were used, making mint examples particularly rare; signed H. Bloch, A. Brun and accompanied by a 1978 BPA certificate (Scott #44; $5,750.00). (photo)

£5,000

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S.G. #H10, 1914 (Sept.) “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 1M Carmine, wide setting overprint, tied to piece by Lome 29.9.14 c.d.s., well centered, bright color, very fine; a rare stamp of which 100 in total were printed between the two settings; signed Kilian BPP and accompanied by his 1983 certificate (Scott #44; $2,800.00). (photo)

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£2,500

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S.G. #H11, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 2M Blue, wide setting, well centered, strong rich color, o.g., lightly hinged, there is just the faintest suggestion of gum toning, very fine; an enormously rare stamp, of which Gibbs estimates only 40 examples were printed in this setting; signed Calves, Holcombe (Scott #45; $9,000.00). (photo)

£9,500

1914 Two Mark Blue, Wide Setting with Inverted Overprint Only Twenty Such Error Overprints were Printed

1187 1187

1188

1189

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1191

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S.G. #H11b, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 2M Blue, overprint inverted, a wonderfully fresh and choice mint example of this error rarity, with deep luxuriant color on fresh white paper, o g., lightly hinged, very fine; only one sheet of twenty stamps was printed with the inverted overprint, all are mint; signed Holcombe and accompanied by his 1991 certificate (Scott #45a; unpriced). (photo)

£12,000

S.G. #H12a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/Half penny” overprint and surcharge on 3pf Brown, wide setting, thin “y” in Penny, well centered, rich color, o.g., barest trace of hinging (if any), very fine; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by a 1978 BPA certificate (Scott #33; $500.00). (photo - page 268)

£400

S.G. #H13a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/One penny” surcharge and overprint on 5pf Green, wide setting, thin “y” in Penny, brilliantly fresh, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine (Scott #34a; $500.00). (photo - page 268)

£400

S.G. #H14, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 3pf Brown, narrow setting, used, rich color, neat c.d.s. cancel, very fine; Gibbs notes that this is a very rare stamp, and estimates only about 25 stamps were issued making this immensely rare and undercataloged; signed Holcombe (Scott #48; $1,000.00). (photo - page 268)

£950

S.G. #H15, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 5pf Green, narrow setting, tied to piece by Lome 29.10.14 c.d.s., bright color, some rust stains at top, very fine appearance; Gibbs believes only about 40 were printed; signed Bothe BPP (Scott #49; $800.00). (photo - page 268)

£700

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S.G. #H16, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 10pf Carmine, narrow setting, single tied to piece of what appears to be from a commercial cover, “Lome/Togogebiet/8 4 15” c.d.s., very fine; this 10pf in the narrow setting is an incredibly rare issue, Gibbs notes that only fifteen, or at the most, twenty examples exist, all used, no genuine mint copy has been discovered; signed A. Diena and accompanied by a 1989 Holcombe certificate; ex-Neal Allen (Scott #50; $3,100.00). (photo)

1193 1193

1194

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£3,000

1194

S.G. #H17a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 20pf Ultramarine, narrow setting, “TOG” error, handsome mint example of this rare error, wonderfully bright and fresh, well centered, o g., mild h.r., very fine; this error occurred only once in the sheet, therefore no more than 40 can exist, and Gibbs estimates half the existing population are used; signed H. Bloch (Scott #51a; $4,750.00). (photo)

£3,500

S.G. #H20, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 40pf Black and carmine, narrow setting, an immensely rare mint example, lovely fresh colors, well centered, o.g., faint gum bend, very fine; Gibbs puts the number issued at 25-30 and notes the vast majority were used, probably only a handful of mint copies exist; signed H. Bloch and accompanied by 1998 Behr certificate (Scott #54; $5,250.00). (photo)

£5,500

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S.G. #H20, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 40pf Black and carmine, narrow setting, fresh used example tied to piece by Lome 20.10.14 c.d.s., bright colors, well centered, very fine; another rare value of this setting, Gibbs estimates that only about 25 or 30 stamps were issued, signed Kosack, Buhler, A.Diena, and accompanied by a 1984 BPA certificate (Scott #54; $1,750.00). (photo)

£1,600

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S.G. #H21, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 50pf Black and purple on buff, narrow setting, used single tied to piece by Lome 29.9.14 c.d.s., intense colors, nicely centered, very fine; an extraordinarily rare stamp, as Gibbs estimates only twenty were printed and fewer than that number have been recorded, all used; signed A. Brun (Scott #55; $6,750.00). (photo)

£7,500

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S.G. #H20, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 80pf Black and carmine on rose, narrow setting, a remarkable quality mint example of this rarity, being exceptionally well centered and with beautiful vibrant colors, o g., never hinged, small pencil note on gum, extremely fine; according to Gibbs only 25 of this value was printed, and he records just six mint singles, the example here is probably the finest of those six (Scott #56; for hinged $2,100.00). (photo)

for hinged £2,500

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1189

1206

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1190

1216

1191

1200

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S.G. #H23, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 1M Carmine, narrow setting, used example of this rare stamp, with neat Lome 7.10.14 c.d.s., bright color, well centered, very fine; Gibbs estimates that only 40 stamps were issued, and though most were used, certainly less exist today; 1958 Mohrmann and 1984 Kilian certificates (Scott #57; $4,500.00). (photo)

£4,000

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1200

1201

1202

S.G. #H24, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 2M Blue, narrow setting, lovely used single of this incredibly rare value in the narrow setting, being very well centered and bearing a portion of Lome c.d.s., color is deep and intense on fresh crisp paper, extremely fine; while no more than twenty stamps were originally printed, no examples are known unused, and only 12 used examples have been recorded, one of which is in the Royal Collection; 1992 Holcombe certificate; ex-Bute, Neal Allen (Scott #58; $10,000.00). (photo)

£10,000

S.G. #H27a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/Half penny” overprint and surcharge on 3pf Brown, narrow setting, “TOG” error, well centered, fresh color, o.g., lightly hinged, very fine; signed H. Bloch and Calves (Scott #46b; $475.00). (photo - page 268)

£425

★/★★❑S.G. #H27a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/Half penny” overprint and surcharge on 3pf Brown, narrow setting, “TOG” error, block of four, the bottom left stamp being the error, well centered, strong rich color, o.g., the error stamp is never hinged, there are some faint gum toning specks that affect the normal stamps only, the error stamp is very fine and choice; signed Champion (Scott #46b; $475.00+). (photo - page 268)

£425+

S.G. #H27a, 1914 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/Half penny” overprint and surcharge on 3pf Brown, narrow setting, “TOG” error, bottom margin block of four, the error being the top left stamp, exceptionally well centered, rich color, light Lome c.d.s. cancels, very fine; a scarce and most desirable example of this error; signed Gilbert (Scott #46b; $350.00). (photo - page 268)

£300+

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S.G. #H29, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 3pf Brown, third setting, used single tied to piece by a portion of a Lome c.d.s., rich bright color, very fine; this issue was produced from a find of stamps at Sansane-Mangu, only 50 stamps of this value were allotted to the British for overprinting, Gibbs estimates that only 30 to 40 used examples exist; 1971 Friedl and 1978 BPA certificates (Scott #61; $3,250.00). (photo)

£2,500

S.G. #H31, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 10pf Carmine, third setting, a very scarce used block of four, the top right stamp being the TOGU variety (Gibbs #31a), cancelled by blue Anecho c.d.s. postmarks, exceedingly well centered, bright fresh color, extremely fine; Gibbs believes only about 40 examples of the TOGU variety could have been made (Scott #63; for singles $600.00). (photo page 268)

for singles £520+

1205 1205

1206

1207

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S.G. #H32, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 20pf Ultramarine, third setting, select mint single of this rare printing, quite well centered, attractive color, o.g., never hinged, choice very fine; signed Kilian (BPP) and Peter Holcombe, and accompanied by the latter’s 1986 certificate for a block of four, this being the bottom left stamp; ex-Gibralter (Scott #64; for hinged $1,600.00). (photo)

for hinged £1,400

S.G. #H32, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 20pf Ultramarine, third setting, especially bright color and paper, o.g., h.r., very fine; signed Champion, Calves and accompanied by a 1997 Brandon certificate (Scott #64; $1,600.00). (photo - page 268)

£1,400

S.G. #H35h, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation” overprint on 1p Red Gold Coast stamp, inverted overprint, right margin block of four, deep vibrant color, o.g., never hinged, very fine; a scarce error block; 1970 BPA certificate; cataloged as four hinged singles (Scott #67b; $800.00+). (photo - page 268)

£680+

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Gibbs #PS1, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/One Halfpenny” overprint on 5pf Green postal card, fresh card cancelled by Lome 26.8.15 c.d.s. (probably favor), very fine and scarce; signed Bothe and accompanied by a 1982 BPA certificate. (photo - page 240)

Est. 150-200

Gibbs #PS3, 1915 “TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation/One Halfpenny” overprint on 5pf Green postal reply card, intact reply card folded as usual, very fine; Gibbs rates as “rare” (not more than 25 exist); 1982 BPA certificate. (photo - page 240)

Est. 150-200

British Togo Collections 1210

1211

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S.G. #H1/31, Balance of the British Togo, mostly mint, fourteen stamps from the first setting including the 40pf and 80pf, plus a few of the better Gibbs-listed varieties of the 3pf, and three surcharges, the second setting includes 20pf-30pf values in singles and blocks, plus several of the surcharges including thin “y” varieties, the third setting has the 5pf and 10pf values, in addition the lot contains the Cameroun “C.E.F. set and a few other items, the Stanley Gibbons catalog value is in excess of £3,000; eight certificates accompany.

Est. 750-1,000

S.G. #H34-58, 1915-16 Overprints on the Gold Coast stamps specialized mint collection with the local overprints consisting of a normal set, a set with small “F”, a set with thin “G” and a set with “CCUPATION”, plus there are five values (including the 2/- and 2/6) with no hyphen, and the 2p with two hyphens, several of these varieties are in a pair with the normal stamps, in the London printings there is a complete set and also a complete “Specimen” set, as well as a 2/6 value on registered cover to Switzerland, o.g., there is an occasional stamp with minor gum toning or other small imperfection, but overall fine-very fine; the Stanley Gibbons catalog value is about £7,000; three BPA certificates accompany.

Est. 2,000-3,000

French Issues 1212

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Yvert #23-23e, 1914 “05” Ty. I-VI Surcharges and “TOGO/Occupation/francoanglaise” overprints on 3pf Brown, the complete set of all six surcharge types, well centered, o g., h.r., Ty. II with a faint toned spot on gum, very fine; Ty. I signed Bothe and Hoffmann-Giesecke and Ty. II-V signed Kilian (Scott #151-53 and three varieties). (photo - page 268)

€910

Yvert #23a, 24-27, 1914 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint and “05” Ty. II Surcharge on 3pf, “10” Ty. I surcharge on 5pf and 20pf-30pf Yacht, singles of each tied by bold “Anecho/Togo/22 II, 15” postmarks to registered cover to Switzerland, Lome, London and Basel backstamps, extremely fine and attractive (Scott #152, 154, 158-60; $269.00 for used). (photo - page 240)

for used €389

Yvert #24, 24a, 24b, 1914 “10” Ty. I-III Surcharges and “TOGO/Occupation/ franco-anglaise” overprint on 5pf Green, combination block of four, top left stamp Ty. I, top right stamp Ty. III and the bottom pair Ty. II, o g., h.r. or l.h., fresh and extremely fine; each signed Champion (Scott #154-56). (photo - page 268)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #24d, 1914 “10” Ty. I and Ty. II Surcharges and “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 10pf Green, double surcharges, unused vertical combination strip of three, the top pair Ty. II and the bottom stamp Ty. III, all showing the second overprint and surcharge diagonal, the top stamp without the second surcharge, the center stamp with the second surcharge being Ty. I and the bottom stamp with the second surcharge Ty. III, strong and intact perforations, fresh and extremely fine; a remarkable combination surcharge error multiple; each signed Calves twice (Scott #154 and varieties; $3,150.00+). (photo)

for singles €4,500+

Yvert #24d, 1914 “10” Ty. I Surcharge and “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 10pf Green, double surcharge, the second surcharge diagonal at upper left, used with neat Anecho 15 April datestamp, fresh and extremely fine (Scott #154a; $1,050.00). (photo - page 268)

€1,500

Yvert #25-29, 1914 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 20pf-80pf Yacht, fresh mint examples of each, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 550 of the 40pf and 80pf were overprinted; 20pf-40pf each signed Bothe and 80pf signed Hoffmann-Giesecke (Scott #158-62; $1,342.50). (photo - page 268)

€1,873

Yvert #25-29, 1914 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 20pf-80pf Yacht, each used with neat Anecho postmark, the 40pf and 80pf tied to small pieces, fresh and well centered, very fine; only 550 each of the 40pf and 80pf were overprinted; 40pf signed Bothe and Holcombe and accompanied by 1999 Holcombe certificate and 80pf signed A. Diena and accompanied by his 1965 certificate (Scott #158-62; $1,342.50). (photo - page 274)

€1,773

Yvert #26 var., 1914 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 25pf Orange and black on yellowish, 3½mm spacing between “TOGO” and “Occupation”, o g., light h.r., extremely fine; this value is not listed with the 3½mm spacing; signed Bothe and Schlessinger (Scott #159 var.). (photo - page 274)

Est. 150-200

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Yvert #43, 1915 “05” Surcharge and “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 3pf Brown, a lovely used example of this very rare stamp, deep luxuriant color on fresh paper, neatly cancelled, very fine; signed Calves and Maury; a mere 61 stamps were surcharged (Scott #164; $4,400.00). (photo)

€6,300

Yvert #44-46, 1915 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 5pf Green, 10pf Carmine and 20pf Ultramarine, attractive used examples of each, lightly cancelled, very fine; only 263 of the 20pf were overprinted; first two signed HoffmannGiesecke and accompanied by his 1972 certificates and 20pf signed Bothe and accompanied by 1978 GPS certificate (Scott #165-67; $1,750.00). (photo - page 274)

€2,460

Yvert #44, 1915 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 5pf Green, wonderfully fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 1,000 stamps were overprinted; signed Hoffmann-Giesecke (Scott #165; $900.00). (photo - page 274)

€1,300

Yvert #45, 1915 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 10pf Carmine, rich color on fresh paper, o.g., l.h., very fine; only 908 stamps were overprinted; signed Hoffmann-Giesecke (Scott #166; $1,050.00). (photo - page 274)

€1,500

1915 Ten Pfennig Carmine with Inverted Overprint One of Only Ten Known Examples

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Yvert #45a, 1915 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-anglaise” overprint on 10pf Carmine, inverted overprint, uncancelled and affixed to piece with part OHMS imprint, luxuriant color on bright white paper, very fine; a great rarity of both Togo and of all the French colonies as well, with only ten examples having been recorded; signed Calves twice and Holcombe and accompanied by 1998 Behr and 2004 Calves certificates; ex-Gilbert (Scott #166a; $27,000.00). (photo)

€40,000

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Yvert #86a, 1916 “TOGO/Occupation/franco-/anglaise” overprint on 4c Black and brown, double overprint, o.g., h.r., fresh and fine; signed Calves twice and Champion (Scott #178a; $525.00). (photo - page 274)

€650

Yvert #101a, 104a, 1921 “TOGO” Overprint on 1c Grey and yellow green and 5c Dull red and black, omitted overprint, the 5c a right sheet-margin single, o.g., l.h., 5c regummed, very fine; 1c signed A. Brun (Scott #193a, 196a; $575.00). (photo - page 274)

€720

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Yvert #121a, 122a, 1924-25 “25c” Surcharge on 5Fr. Orange and black and “65” surcharge on 45c Red brown and olive, omitted “TOGO” overprints, fresh mint singles, the 25c with a sheet-margin at left, o.g., n.h., fine-very fine; 25c signed J-F Brun and 65c signed Vacher (Scott #212a, 214a; $690.00). (photo)

Maury €975

Yvert #BF1a, 1937 3Fr. Colonial Arts Exhibition souvenir sheet, double inscriptions at top and bottom as well as of the “TOGO” overprint, o.g., l.h., 5mm feather tear in the top margin not noted on the certificate, very fine appearance; clear 1998 Behr certificate (Scott #264 var.). (photo - page 248)

€2,200

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Yvert #PA14a-15a, 1942 10Fr. Ultramarine and orange and 20Fr. Carmine and brown olive, double impression of centers, pristine o g., n.h., very fine (Scott #C1112 var.). (photo - page 274)

Maury €670

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Yvert #28a, 1902 “25” Red surcharge on 15c Blue, double surcharge, two distinct surcharges, strong color, o.g., very lightly hinged, fine (Scott #28 var., Maury #28b). (photo - page 274)

Maury €675

Yvert #39Aa, 1906 1Fr. Red and brown, center omitted, brilliant color, o.g., pinpoint thin speck, otherwise a fine example of this rare error (Scott #52 var.). (photo - page 274)

€2,200

Yvert #225 var., 1940-41 “1.F.” surcharge on 1.40Fr. Lilac, pair one without surcharge, mint left sheet-margin block of four, the left two stamps lacking the surcharge, while the right two stamps have the surcharge misplaced, brilliantly fresh, o g., n.h., light offset on gum, fine (Scott #151 var., Maury #228d). (photo - page 248)

Maury €1,150

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Maury #288A, 1945 Unissued France 1.50Fr.+3.50Fr. Overseas airmail, with “TUNISIE” overprint, well centered, excellent fresh color, o.g., n.h., very fine; a rarely offered stamp; signed Calves, J-F Brun. (photo)

Est. 750-1,000

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Yvert #61a, 1924 “OUBANGUI/CHARI” Overprint on A.E.F. 2Fr. Green and red, omitted overprint, select used single, fresh and well centered, lightly cancelled, extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #71; $1,100.00). (photo - page 274)

€1,100

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Yvert #61c, 1924 “OUBANGUI/CHARI” Overprint on A.E.F. 2Fr. Green and red, double overprint, wonderfully fresh, o.g., n.h., natural paper inclusion, very fine; signed Calves twice (Scott #61 var.). (photo)

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Yvert #61c, 1924 “OUBANGUI/CHARI” Overprint on A.E.F. 2Fr. Green and red, double overprint, fresh and well centered, o.g., l.h., extremely fine; signed Calves twice (Scott #61 var.). (photo - page 274)

€1,300

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★/★★❑Yvert #TT1-7, 1906 5c-1Fr. Postage dues cplt., vertical gutter pairs with millesimes “6”, all in blocks of four, o.g., h.r. or n.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #J1-7; $487.00 for singles). (photo - page 274)

Maury €1,136

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★/★★ Yvert #26a, 27a, 1922-25 “HAUTE-VOLTA” Overprint on 10c Claret and blue and 25c Black and blue green, omitted overprint, fresh and well centered, o.g., 10c l.h. and 25c n.h., extremely fine (Scott #8a, 12a; $500.00). (photo - page 274)

Maury €700

Yvert #35a, 1927 “90c” Surcharge on 75c Brown red and salmon pink, omitted surcharge, post office fresh and well centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #37 var.). (photo - page 274)

Maury €550

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Yvert #36b, 1924 “ILES WALLIS/et/FUTUNA” overprint and “1f50” surcharge on 1Fr. Deep blue on blue, double “1f50” surcharge, excellent centering and very fresh, o g., l.h., extremely fine; twice signed Brun (Scott #39a; $300.00). (photo - page 274)

€320

Yvert #37b, 1924 “ILES WALLIS/et/FUTUNA” overprint and “3f ” surcharge on 5Fr. Red violet, double “3f ” surcharge, well centered and exceptionally fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine (Scott #40b; $325.00). (photo - page 274)

€320

Yvert #51Aa, 1938 “ILES WALLIS/et/FUTUNA” overprint on 35c Prussian green and dark green, overprint omitted, post office fresh mint single, excellent centering, o g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #53a; $275.00). (photo - page 274)

Maury €425

Yvert #113a, 1941 “France Libre” overprint on 85c Green and brown, inverted overprint, fresh mint example of this scarce error, precisely centered, o g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #115 var.). (photo - page 274)

Maury €1,400

★/★★ Yvert #92-124, 1941-43 “France Libre” overprint on 1c-20Fr. Pictorials, complete set of 33 values, o.g., l.h. or n.h., 1c light crease, otherwise fine-very fine; 3c, 45c green and 60c signed Bloch (Scott #94-126; $685.75). (photo - page 274)

€750

Yvert #113a, 1941 “France Libre” overprint on 85c Green and brown, inverted overprint, another premium quality post office fresh mint single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #115 var.). (photo - page 274)

Maury €1,400

Maury #165, 1944 5Fr.+20Fr. Red Cross, imperforate, large even margins, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #B9 var.). (photo - page 274)

€550

Maury #BS1, 1960 5Fr.-19Fr. Natives, special souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine; only twenty sheets were produced (Scott #154-57 var.). (photo - page 248)

€550

Yvert #TT24-36, 1943 “France Libre” overprints on 2c-3Fr. Postage due cplt., o.g., l.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #J24-36; $520.00). (photo - page 274)

€547

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Yvert #TT24-36, 1943 “France Libre” overprints on 2c-3Fr. Postage due cplt., most tied to separate small piece by violet circular date stamp, fine-very fine and scarce (Scott #J24-36; $520.00). (photo - page 274)

€547

Postage Dues 1250

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Maury #TT31c, 1943 “France Libre” overprint on 30c Blue green and olive green, incomplete overprint, top right corner margin block of eight (2x4), the top three right stamps showing different states of an incomplete “France Libre” overprint (five different states exist), the other five stamps normal, o.g., n.h., selvage faults and separations and one normal stamp with gum crease, the errors all fine; a rare positional error multiple (Scott #J31 var.). (photo - page 248)

€3,300+

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★❍P✉ The extraordinary balance of the Rolfe Wyer collection of French Colonies comprised of many tens of thousands of items in mounts, identified and housed in eight well filled Yvert albums, all areas are strongly represented with the exception of French Southern & Antarctic Territories which is offered separately and St. Pierre et Miquelon which was sold some time ago, there are mint and used singles, the used mostly 19th and early 20th century issues, the overwhelming majority of the collection being mint, in addition Mr. Wyer had a penchant for the multitude of both major and minor varieties and errors which makes French Colony collecting so interesting, and these are found in prodigious quantities throughout the collection, also, Mr. Wyer strove to buy millesimes pairs and blocks whenever possible, additionally, the collection is further enhanced by a plethora of imperforates, proofs, trial colors, essays and the like, with most being the more desirable pre-1950 issues, plus there are quite a few interesting covers to be found throughout, while we have removed most of the rarities this collection is absolutely loaded with items that catalog €50 to €500 or more in Yvert or Maury, also unusual is the overall very high quality of the material as Mr. Wyer was very particular about what he added to the collection, while there is the occasional small fault, toned perf., etc. the collection is overwhelmingly o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; this is a very impressive collection balance, certainly the largest and finest we have ever hand the pleasure to offer, a careful viewing, while a pleasure, is a task for which sufficient time should be allowed, especially considering how extensive and voluminous it is. (photo - page 279) Est. 50,000-75,000

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Miscellaneous balance of the Wyer French Colonies, a carton filled with a wide variety of material, including two stockbooks loaded with duplicates, Vichy issues in sheets, recent purchases and various material yet to be mounted in the collection, several collection remainders and so forth, better material to be found so should be inspected carefully.

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