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Public Auction #405

Click here for pre-auction bidding, ended August 27, 2010 at 7:00pm (New York time)
Bids updated August 27, 2010 at 5:16pm (New York time)

COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS — France
LotConditionDescriptionValue/Bidding
867***France an amazing mint collection housed in four clean Lighthouse hingeless albums starting in 1877 and running to 1982. Highlights include 100 NH, 101-102, 141, 226, 251 NH, 253, 254A, 329 NH, B12-B19, B20-B23, B27, B34 NH, B35-B37, B38-B41, B42-B43 NH, B157a, B285-B290 NH, B294-B299 NH, C1-C2 NH and signed, C15, C17 NH, C27 NH and C29-C32. This is a collection that anyone would be proud to own.Cat. Value: 2010 cat. 13,000.00
Price Realized: $2,600.00
868*oFrance collection from 1849 to 1981 in mounts in three Schaubek albums. The 19th century is nearly complete used, while the 20th century is essentially complete NH or mint. The collection includes mint 226, 241, 246, 329, B8, B10, B11, B12-B19, B20-B23, B38, C1-C2, C8-C14, etc plus used 2, 9, 65, C15, C17 and J8. While some of the better stamps have small flaws, a substantial collection with much good material.Cat. Value: Owner’s cat. 19,000.00
Price Realized: $3,250.00
869*oFrance collection hinged in a Specialty album. Looks to be the second volume of a collection as the regular and semipostal issues begin in 1968 and are complete mint to 1995. The airmails begin with C1-C2 and are missing only C3-C4 to be complete mint to 1995. Back of the book is strong with good dues, military and occupation issues but no offices. A nice collection worth review.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,450.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
870*oFrance a very nice collection in a Scott Specialty album from 1849 to 1980. The majority are mint hinged. There are good semis nearly complete except for earlies and a decent airmail group. This collection should be viewed to be appreciated.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,300.00
Price Realized: $800.00
871*oCVFrance collection in a Minkus album 1849-1970. Starts with a good section of “Napoleons” then well filled including specialty material of cancels, pre cancels, covers etc. Along for the ride is some early Belgium, interesting lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,200.00
Price Realized: $850.00
872*oFrance collection in five binders (1849-1994). Starts with a good selection of classics, then well filled including a PEXIP souvenir sheet into the 1930’s. Mostly mint from the 1940’s going forward with better semipostals and airs. Viewing recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,100.00
Price Realized: $1,150.00
873*France collection in three Lighthouse binders with hundreds of stamps starting in the 1900’s to 2000. Well organized with better mint sets throughout. Spotted good early semipostals along with respectable airmails. A most desirable lot.Cat. Value: S.B. 1,000.00
Price Realized: $850.00
874*oFrance collection mounted in a Minkus album 1876-1986 with hundreds of stamps. Starts with Peace and Commerce mint/used then mostly mint from the 1940’s to the 1980’s. Also some back of the book. A very desirable holding.Cat. Value: S.B. 900.00
Price Realized: $700.00
875*oFrance collection in five Brimont Historical albums and a Scott specialty (1849-1968). Includes good 19th century coverage. It is then mixed mint and used to the mid 1960’s. Spotted a few good early booklets, decent semipostals and airs. Viewing recommended.Cat. Value: S.B. 750.00
Price Realized: $550.00
876*oFrance stock in three counterbooks. Overwhelmingly mint and mostly NH, identified on pages and ready to integrate into your inventory. The modest duplication, lack of classics to skew the catalog value and the overall clean nature makes this a very attractive lot. Take a look and see if you don’t agree.Cat. Value: S.B. 450.00
Price Realized: $375.00
877*oFrance accumulation of singles and sets from early to modern. Many are identified on various glassines, stockcards, and dealer pages, and include multiples, duplicates with much NH material throughout. Worth flipping through.Cat. Value: S.B. 270.00
Price Realized: $425.00