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Auction: 167 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 839

French Colonies mainly mint collection in mounts in 16 Scott albums contained in three large cartons, the main value lying in two albums featuring early and semi-modern issues from Algeria to Upper Volta and some French P.O.'s abroad, mint with the exception of scattered used in some early issues, the two albums including better semi-modern sets, among the first issues: overprinted type Dubois, surcharged type Paix et Commerce such, as well as an abundant number of type Sage in the early issues of territories from Anjouan to Senegambia and Niger are encountered, postage dues, other examples of valuable sections are Reunion with surcharged classic general French-Colonies issues and the "Roland Garros" airmail, Tunisia with the first two issues mint; the largest portion of the collection, 14 albums, is dedicated to issues in the second half of the 20th century, comprising from Afars and Issas to Wallis and Futuna, with territories in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania, also including countries which became independent, featuring airmails, postage dues and souvenir sheets as well; occasionally noted faults in the early issues where also numerous very fine examples are noted, otherwise generally very fine or better; worth a close and detailed inspection.

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$11,000