1948-68, Polar Expeditions, 15fr indigo, horizontal imperforated pair and a single (1948), imperforated epreuve de luxe of 40c in greenish blue and red brown, in addition horizontal imperforated pair trial color proofs(1968), as well as Birds, imperforated complete set of four, all items with full OG, NH, proof sheet has no gum as issued, VF, Dallay C.v. ?745++

150.00

1949, Arms of French Provinces, set of four compound artist's proofs, each one with three designs in black-and-white, printed on thin card (2fr) or chalky paper (10c, 50c and 4fr), each one is signed by artist at the bottom, all are fresh and VF
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250.00

Semi - Postal issues

1917-19, War Orphans Fund, 2c+3c- 5f+5f, complete set of eight, excellent quality unit, full OG, NH, mostly VF (especially high values) and scarce in this premium quality, A. von der Weid certificate for #B7-10,Yvert #148-55, ?9,000
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1943, boxed overprint "Par Avion. Batiment de Ligne. Richelieu" on Mauritania postage stamps of 2fr and 3fr, complete set of two, the last one with rounded top right corner, full OG, NH, VF, both with Sanabria guarantee hs on reverse, C.v. ?1,100

150.00

1943, boxed overprint "Par Avion. Batiment de Ligne. Richelieu" on Senegal postage stamps of 1fr and 1.75fr, complete set of two, full OG, NH or previously hinged (No.7), VF, each stamp with expert's guarantee hs, C.v. ?1,300

250.00

1946, Lyon Air Propaganda Vignette, 20fr light blue and gray, complete sheet of 20 (5x4), numbered at the bottom with No.058 of 250 sheets issued, officially signed, full OG, NH, VF

200.00