Collection of mainly u.m. post Independence issues for the period 1959-87. Fairly complete and with good thematics. On hawid mounts on large size leaves. Few 100's. A few m.m. and used, but much is u.m. Cat £720 {UM} [US1] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £177.60)
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Lot #5994 - France - Colonies - Congo 1964
(20 Oct) Marine Life 2f in EPREUVE DE LUXE sheet, very fine. {P} [US5] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £0.99)
Lot #5995 - France - Colonies - Congo 1982
SHELLS 25f, three examples used on (5 April 83) commercial cover from BRAZZAVILLE to MARSEILLE, some light tone patches, roughly opened at top left, very scarce. Apparently this was the item which showed genuine availability and usage and convinced SG to list the item. (image available) {C} [US5] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £29.60)
Lot #5996 - France - Colonies - Congo 1982
SHELLS 25f, 35f and 65f in imperf pairs, plus 25f in EPREUVE DE LUXE sheet, fine u.m. {P} [US5] (Start Price / Minimum Bid = £0.99)




