France, 1870, Bordeaux, 1c olive green on pale blue. In combination with 1870, Bordeaux, 4c gray + 1870, Siege of Paris, 20c blue on cover to Lyon, all tied by large numeral "2240" lozenge cancels, 1c additionally tied by "Marseille, 16 Sept, 71" origin cds, Very Fine and choice, a rare Bordeaux mixed issue franking, with 2014 Roumet certificate.
Maury No. 39+41+37; Estimate $400 - 600.
Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
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Apr 23, 2015 America/Los_Angeles
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 60 - The Westpex Sale
Thursday Apr 23, 2015 08:00 to Sunday Apr 26, 2015 14:00 America/Los_Angeles
Last date for bids:
Thursday Apr 23, 2015 07:00 Europe/London
We are pleased to have been named once again as the Official Auctioneer for the West Coast’s premier philatelic exhibition. For this special event we will be offering over 3600 lots, which will feature the Stephen B. Pacetti Collection of the United States 1861 1c Issue, the Charles Meroni Collection of Registry Labels, the Randolph Smith Collection of United States Plate Number Singles and Plate Blocks, plus a stunning array of United States Stamps and Postal History. The Worldwide includes a fine array of Western Europe with Important France and a wonderful selection of collection and balance lots.
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Lot #276 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
Lot #277 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 2c red brown on yellowish, vertical pair. Full margins all round, tied by indistinct 1874 cds's on large part of printed matter wrapper to Montpellier, Very Fine, with 2014 Roumet certificate, signed Baudot.
Maury No. 40; €11,000 ($15,180).
A VERY RARE FRANKING AND USAGE OF THE 2C BORDEAUX ISSUE.
Lot #278 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 20c blue on bluish, type 1. Clear to mostly large margins, tied by large numeral "641" lozenge cancel on folded letter sheet, matching "Brioude, 1 Dec, 70" origin cds alongside, Extremely Fine, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott No. 43.
Maury No. 44; €1,250 ($1,730).
Lot #279 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 20c ultramarine on bluish, type 2. Report 3, uncommonly large even margins and strong unmistakable color, cancelled by numeral "1622" in lozenge grid on 1871 folded letter to Lyon, matching "Gap 17 Fevr 71" cds at upper right and blue merchant's double oval handstamp, Lyon (2.18) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine, ex-Caspary, Gross, with 1998 von der Weid certificate. Maury No. 45k.
Scott No. 44b...
Lot #280 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 30c dark brown on yellowish. O.g., lightly hinged, ample well balanced margins, deep color, fresh and Very Fine, a lovely mint stamp. Scott No. 46a var.
Maury No. 47b; €575 ($790).
Lot #281 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 80c dull rose on pinkish. An eye-catching bottom left corner sheet-margin single, other two margins extra large, wonderfully bright and fresh, o.g., small hinge remnant, an Extremely Fine gem, a nicer mint example would be a challenge to locate, ex-Gross, signed Friedl and Senf, with 1998 von der Weid certificate. Maury No. 49.
Scott No. 48 var.; $1,000.
Lot #282 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Bordeaux, 80c carmine rose on pinkish. O.g., hinge remnants, huge margins, rich brilliant color, Extremely Fine and choice, choice so big. Scott No. 48 var.
Maury No. 49c; €1,450 ($2,000).
Lot #283 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870 Pigeon Gram. Original gram entitled "Service des Depeches Par Pigeons Voyaguers Organise Par, M. Steenackers Directeur General Des TelegraphesEt Des Postes", Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
Lot #284 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Siege of Paris, 10c bister on yellowish, tête-bêche. A visually striking mint block of nine with center stamp the inverted cliche, wonderfully fresh color and paper, strong intact perforations all around, full clean original gum, the top and bottom stamps lightly hinged, the center three stamps including the tete-beche pair are never hinged, Very Fine, ex-"Lafayette", Gross, signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F....
Lot #285 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1870, Siege of Paris, 20c dull blue on bluish, tête-bêche. An eye-arresting mint block of nine, the center stamp the inverted cliche, exceedingly well centered throughout, lovely bright shade, strong intact perforations all around, full original gum, top left, top right and bottom center stamps h.r., the others, including the tête-bêche pair are never hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-"Lafayette", Gross, signed...
Lot #286 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, two horizontal pairs. Tied by large numeral "5118" lozenge cancels on folded letter sheet to Marseilles, matching "Yokohama, Bau Francais, 20 Abr, 75" origin cds, red maritime octagon transit cds and receiving backstamp; small stamp flaws at top and small central cover tear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott No. 58.
Maury No. 60; Estimate $...
Lot #287 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, type I, tête-bêche. Corner margin block of four, the top left stamp the inverted cliche, rich fresh color, crisp and intact, o.g., small hinge remnants; trivial faint toned spot at upper left mainly in the selvage, still Fine and rare, A lovely mint positional multiple that is ideal for exhibition., ex-"Lafayette", Gross, Signed Bernard and Pascal Behr, J.F. Brun and Goebel, in addition...
Lot #288 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1876, Sage Type I, 15c gray lilac on grayish. Full o.g., bold color, fresh and Fine. Maury No. 66.
Scott No. 69; $825.
Lot #289 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1876, Sage Type I, 20c red brown on straw, imperf. Lovely mint block of four, uniformly large margins, strong color on fresh paper, o.g., bottom pair very lightly hinged, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-"Derby", Gross. Maury No. 67 nd.
Scott No. 70a; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #290 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1876, Sage Type I, 1fr bronze green on straw. Block of 15, tied on piece by Alexandrie, Egypte town cancels, rich color; top left and bottom right stamps with flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 76.
Maury No. 72; Estimate $300 - 400.
Lot #291 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1876, Sage Type II, 25c ultramarine on bluish. Tied by "Charny, Yonne, 10 Juil, 77" cds on telegram cover, locally addressed; opening tears at top with small piece missing from edge, otherwise Very Fine, with 2014 Roumet certificate. Scott No. 81.
Maury No. 78; Estimate $500 - 750.
Lot #292 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1877, Sage Type II, 4c claret on lavender. In combination with 1877, Sage Type II, 1c black on lilac blue, tied on 1898 Packetboat cover by Genova squared circle to Sicily, receiving backstamp, Very Fine.
Maury No. 88+83; Estimate $400 - 600.
Lot #293 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1878, Sage Type II, 15c blue on bluish. Handsome top left corner margin mint single, post office fresh with rich color, pristine never hinged o.g., Very Fine, ex-Gross. Maury No. 90c.
Scott No. 92b; $650.
Lot #294 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1900, Mouchon, 20c brown violet. Corner margin block of 6, o.g., never hinged, strong bold color, choice allover centering, Very Fine and choice, rare in this exceptional never hinged condition. Scott No. 118.
Maury No. 113; €1,350 for n.h. singles ($1,860).
Lot #295 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1900, Merson, 1fr claret & olive green. Corner margin block of 4 with top pair imperforate, o.g., never hinged (couple tiny trivial gum skips), bright vibrant colors, fresh and Very Fine, signed R. Blanc, Pavoille. Scott No. 125.
Maury No. 121; €2,100 ($2,900).
Lot #296 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1900, Merson, 2fr gray violet & yellow. Pristine mint example of this sought-after key value, nicely centered for this, immaculate o.g., n.h., fresh and Very Fine, particularly rare never hinged, ex-Gross, signed Behr and accompanied by his 1991 certificate. Maury No. 122.
Scott No. 126; $2,000.
Lot #297 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1902, Mouchon Retouched, 20c brown violet. Top margin block of 4 with vertical gutter, o.g., never hinged, strong vibrant color, right pair exceptionally centered, Very Fine and choice, rare in this outstanding condition. Scott No. 135.
Maury No. 126; €1,400 ($1,930).
Lot #298 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1923, 1fr Bordeaux Philatelic Congress. O.g., lightly hinged, rich colors, F.-V.F. Scott No. 197.
Maury No. 182; €475 ($660).
Lot #299 - general foreign France - 1869-1937 Issues
France, 1937 Paris Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet. O.g., never hinged, fresh and pristine, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 329 $700.
Maury No. 3; €900 ($1,240).
Lot #300 - general foreign France - Back of the Book Issues
France, Airmail, 1936, South Atlantic Crossing complete. O.g., never hinged, rich deep colors, choice centering, Very Fine and choice. Maury No. 320-321.
Scott No. C16-C17; $735.
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