Lot 1918
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr vermilion on yellowish, forgery, horizontal strip of 3, dotted lozenge cancels, creases, Fine appearance. Yvert No. 7F. Maury No. 7F.Scott No. 8F Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 1919
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr dark carmine, forgery, tête-bêche pair, central diamond grid cancel, Very Fine appearance, a skillfully executed forgery. Yvert No. 6F. Maury No. 6F.Scott No. 9F Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
Lot 1920
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr dark carmine, clear to ample margins, tied by 1866 dotted lozenge cancel on cover to Dijon, matching "Marcigny, 21 Juil, 1852" cds, transit and receiving backstamps; cover folds and light stain at top center, F.-V.F. Yvert No. 6. Maury No. 6 €1,750 ($1,860).Scott No. 9 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 1921
France, 1849, Ceres, 1fr dark carmine, clear to huge margins, tied by small numeral "3029" dotted lozenge cancel on cover to Confolens, matching "St. Claud-S-Son, 27 Fevr, 52" cds and receiving backstamp; light cover tone spots, F.-V.F.; with 2016 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 6. Maury No. 6.Scott No. 9 var. Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot 1922 o
1849, Ceres, 1fr Dark Carmine on Yellowish, large to huge margins showing portions of two adjacent stamps, rich bold color, an Extremely Fine gem, an exceptional used high value; with 2017 Roumet certificate. Yvert No. 6 var. Maury No. 6 €1,100 ($1,170).Scott No. 9c $1,100.
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Realized: $950