France. Collection mostly used 1849–1900 in album. Specialist collection with plenty of interesting items. Ceres incl. 10 c mint (reprint), 5 c full margins used, 40 c mint (reprint) and 1 fr×3 close to no margins on all of them. 10 c 1852 full margins used and mint (reprint). Napoleon III with 1 fr full margins but small thin and plenty of the other values. Bordeaux issues with several of the lower values and with 80 c full margins butt somewhat scuffed. Later Ceres with many of each value with many shades. 31 pages with Peace and Commerce stamps incl. plenty of type I. Good section of postage dues incl, 1 fr 1881 and 5 fr 1884, At the end some telegraph stamps, colonies (general) and a few covers and postal cards. An amazing collection despite the very mixed condition. Low reserve and viewing is highly recommended. Please see a selection of scans at www.philea.se. Mixed quality.
