Auction: 6016 - Stamps & Covers of the World/The D J Norris Collection of Ceylon
Lot: 1874
French Colonies A valuable collection on leaves and in packets with issues from 1859 (some postmark interest) including Andorra, Congo on leaves, Crete with 1902-03 set (less 20pi.), fine Diego-Suarez, Hoi-Hao and Indo-China, Levant on leaves, Ste. Maria de Madagascar 1894 set unused, Martinique with censored cover, Monaco, New Caledonia with early surcharge varieties (signed Diena), Nossi Be, Somali Coast with 1894 1f., 2f. and 5f. (Ceres 19) and collection on leaves, surcharged 1902 issue, Obock 1894 set used (Ceres 47-59), Senegal on leaves including proof; also a few covers and cards and a collection of French Postage Dues on leaves. Much to sort and a fine, high catalogue assembly Estimate £ 3,500-4,000
Sold for
£2,300