Lot 2098
France, 1876, Sage Type I, 1c green on greenish, block of 4, o.g., hinge reinforcement, rich color, gum bend (not creasing) affecting bottom stamps, F.-V.F.; signed Roumet. Maury No. 61.Scott No. 64 $725.
Lot 2099
France, 1876, Sage Type II, 10c green on greenish, o.g., fresh with rich color, slightly short perf at right, otherwise Very Fine. Maury No. 76.Scott No. 79 $1,100.
Realized: $140
Lot 2100
France, 1876, Sage Type II, 15c gray lilac on grayish, o.g., lightly hinged, wide margins, rich color, Very Fine. Maury No. 77.Scott No. 80 $675.
Lot 2101 o
France, 1880, Sage Type II, 1c black on Prussian blue, town cancel, strong distinctive Prussian blue color, flaws including margin nick at upper right and small tear at top, Fine appearance, still a very presentable example of this very rare Sage issue. Maury No. 84 €6,000 ($6,440).Scott No. 87 $5,500.
Realized: $575
Lot 2102
France, 1878, Sage Type II, 25c black on red, o.g., very lightly hinged, bright and fresh, attractively centered, Very Fine. Maury No. 91.Scott No. 93 $1,075.
Lot 2103
France, 1878, Sage Type II, 35c black on yellow, o.g., never hinged, bright and fresh, Very Fine. Maury No. 93.Scott No. 94 $825.
Lot 2104
France, 1880, Sage Type II, 40c red on straw, gutter block of 4, o.g., lightly hinged, bright color, some perf separations at right, Very Fine. Maury No. 94.Scott No. 95 Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot 2105 /
France, 1880, Sage Type II, 40c red on straw, block of 4, o.g., hinged, bottom left stamp never hinged, brilliant color, Fine. Maury No. 94.Scott No. 95 $420 for singles.
Lot 2106
France, 1877, Sage Type II, 5fr violet on lavender, single with "9" gutter margin at right, o.g., hinge remnant, choice centering, bright vibrant color, Extremely Fine. Maury No. 95.Scott No. 96 $450.
Lot 2107
France, 1877, Sage Type II, 5fr red lilac on lavender, o.g., hinge remnant, well centered, strong color, Very Fine. Maury No. 95a.Scott No. 96b $650.