US, British and Worldwide with Collections #640

French Colonies: Martinique, Extraordinary Mint & Used Collection With Postal History. In a binder, starting with four stampless folded letters to France in the 1803-33 period, followed by French Colonies examples used in Martinique, including large portion of folded letter cover franked with 10¢ & 40¢ Eagle stamps, plus folded letter cover with 25¢ Commerce stamp. Martinique section starts with 1886-91 (1 x2 & 3 x3 & 8, mint), 1886-91 (15-16 & 18-20, used), 1888 (11, unused, no gum), 1891-92 (22-25), 1892 (29 & 32), 1892-1906 Navigation & Commerce issue in mint & used condition, including a couple of postal history items and 1904 surcharges (10¢ on 5fr). We also noted 1908-18 pictorials, inverted surcharges and several covers, followed by many sets in the modest range accompanied with some covers, plus 1927 Postage Due (J15-25) & 1903 Parcel Post (Q1). Great holding that can easily be integrated into a bigger collection. Viewing advised for full appreciation, Fine to Very Fine.