Auction #675 Collections, Stocks and Accumulations of the World

France, Mint & Used Collection, 1849-1982. In Scott album, starting with a good number of earlies in used condition: 1849-50 (3, 6-7 & 9), 1853-60 (12-15 & 18-20), 1862-71 (22-23 & 25-28), 1863-70 (30-37), followed by 1870-71 Bordeaux examples, and then by perforated Ceres stamps issued in the 1870-75 period, plus Peace & Commerce issues, including 96 & 108. The 20th century section contains many sets in the modest range with some better such as 1900-1929 (109-32, used), 1924 (198-201, mint), 1924-25 (220-25, mint), 1940-41 (410-414, mint); Semipostal singles, part sets & sets such as 1914 (B1-2, mint), 1918 (B11, used), 1922 (B16-18, mint), 1926-27 (B21-23), 1930 (B34, mint), 1938 (B54-59, mint), 1937 (B66-67, mint); Airmails 1927 (C1 mint & C2 used) & 1936 (C8-13, mint). We also noted some postage dues and official stamps. A great opportunity to buy an intact collection, offered as received from consignor, Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $16,000.
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.