Lot 1985 o
Egypt, G.B. 1867, 10d red brown. Block of 4, each with "B02" barred oval of Suez, pulled perf in top left stamp, otherwise Fine.SG No. Z73 £720 ($1,130).
Realized: $65
Lot 1986
Faroe Islands, 1919, 2öre on 5öre green. O.g., lightly hinged, rich color, Very Fine; signed Champion. Facit No. 3.Scott No. 1 $1,250.
Realized: $325
Lot 1989
France, 1863-1920 Maritime Mail. Lot of six covers all with French Maritime markings including 1863 folded letter with Buenos Aires octagon handstamp,1873 folded letter to Mexico, 1879 cover from Argentina, 1904 Cover from Soudan, two 1920 covers posted on board French Trans-Atlantic cover from New York, mixed condition.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 1990 o
France, 1869, 5fr gray lilac on lavender. Central dotted numeral star cancel and portion of green crayon, strong color and impression, light crease at right, otherwise Fine.Scott No. 37 $600.
Realized: $140
Lot 1991
France, 1873, 10c bister on rose + 90c rose on pinkish, large numerals. In combination with 1870, 40c orange, small numerals on 1876 folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., tied by "Bordeaux, Juil, 13" cds's, red New York entry cds and receiving backstamp; bottom part of letter sheet missing, otherwise Very Fine.Scott No. 59+60+63 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $145
Lot 1992
France, 1875 Trans-Atlantic combination cover from Argentina. A lovely folded letter to Bordeaux franked with Argentina 5c Rivadavia tied by Buenos Aires double circle postmark in combination with France 80c Cérès tied by neat Anchor lozenge with French Packet octagon "Buenos-Aires Paq. Fr. J. No. 1" postmark at right, also an off cover 80c Cérès with French Packet octagon "Buenos-Aires Paq. Fr. J. No. 1" postmark, which is quite rare as the adhesive were normally cancelled by the anchor, Very Fine, a wonderful exhibition item.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $450
Lot 1993
France, 1876, 5c green, type 2. Left gutter margin single, o.g., never hinged, large margins, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 78 $24 for hinged.
Realized: $50
Lot 1994
France, 1876, 5c green, type 2. Top margin single, o.g., never hinged, nicely centered amid large margins, fresh and Very Fine.Scott No. 78 $24 for hinged.
Realized: $60