Lot 4050 /o
France collection, 1849-1963. Extensive mint and used collection in Lighthouse album, many duplicate copies of issues throughout including shades and varieties, with 1st issue Cérès, 1853-60 Napoleon issue with mint lower values and various shades up to the 80c, 1862 mint and used, 1863-70 including mint 5f (faults), Bordeaux and later Ceres strong, near complete peace and commerce issues with strong mint and imperf and shades varieties, 1900-09 issues complete including 2fr plate flaw in shield variety (Yvert #143c), strong later issues mostly complete, strong semi-postals mint including 1917-19 issue to the 50c+50c, 1922, 1926-27 complete, etc., airmail including #C1-C2, C14, C15 used, strong completion in dues with 1st issues on; condition mixed mostly in early material, worth careful inspection.2001 Scott approximately $30,000 (Owner's) Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
Realized: $3,000