FRANCE
| Lot No |
Type |
Description |
Reserve |
Estimate |
| 3222 |
MAX |
FRANCE (1939) Strasbuourg cathedral. Maximum card with First Day Cancel. Scott No 391, Yvert No 443.
| $40 |
$50 |
| 3229 |
EA |
FRANCE (1999) St. Victoire. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2727, Yvert No 3251.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 3238 |
EL |
FRANCE (1964) John the Good. Deluxe sheet. Painting by Girard d'Orlean. Scott No 1084, Yvert No 1413. Lovely!
| $75 |
$90 |
| 3254 |
EA |
(Image b)
FRANCE (1973) Charles Le Brun. Nude. Scott No 1360. Yvert No 1742. "Kneeling Woman." Stage Die Proofs (2), Positive and Negative, signed by the engraver BEQUET and marked "EP. D'ETAT". Very rare!
| $225 |
$275 |
| 3284 |
EA |
FRANCE (2000) Toulouse-Lautrec painting self-portrait. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. I am not sure which issue this engraving references.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 3298 |
ESS |
FRANCE (1969) Peasant by hearth. Trial color proofs in vertical strip of 3. Bas-relief from Amiens cathedral. Scott No 1236, Yvert No 1586. Catalog value for the imperforates is around $225, and the trial colors are much rarer.
| $75 |
$90 |
| 3305 |
ESS |
FRANCE (1963) The Fur Merchants. Full sheet of trial color proofs, stained glass window in Chartres Cathedral". Scott No 1077, Yvert No 1399. Incredible!
| $1200 |
$1500 |
| 3324 |
ENT |
FRANCE (1935) Mimeograph machine. CCP (postal check) free frank envelope with illustrated ad for "RENEX" Duplicateur Français.
| $40 |
$50 |
| 3327 |
EA |
FRANCE (1957) Goethe. Die proof in violet signed by the artist LEMAGNY. Scott No 863. Yvert No 1138.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3343 |
EA |
FRANCE (1996a) Rocambole. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Rocambole was a fictional character (a sort of combination Doc Savage-Fu Manchu) from novels by Ponson du Terrail in the mid nineteenth century. Scott No B670, Yvert No 3025. Scarce!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3344 |
EA |
FRANCE (1996b) Arséne Lupin. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Lupin was a fictional detective character (a sort of combination Simon Templar-Sherlock Holmes) from novels by Maurice Leblanc at the beginning of the twentieth century. Scott No B671, Yvert No 3026. Fascinating!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3345 |
EA |
FRANCE (1996c) Rouletabille. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Rouletabille was a fictional detective character created by novelist Gaston Leroux, best known for writing "The Phantom of the Opera." Scott No B672, Yvert No 3027. Fantastique!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3346 |
EA |
FRANCE (1996d) Fantômas. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Fantômas was the arch-villain created by writers Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvester. Never has there been a more evil man!. Scott No B673, Yvert No 3029. Awesome!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3347 |
EA |
FRANCE (1996f) Nestor Burma. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Burma was the detective hero creating of Léo Malet, a French Marlowe set in Paris during the Nazi occupation. Scott No B675, Yvert No 3030. Incredible!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3363 |
EA |
FRANCE (2007) Prud'homme. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. Scott No 3351. Winner of the first Nobel Prize in literature.
| $200 |
$250 |
| 3364 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1933) Brakes. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. B 0884: "Faites Flertexer vos Freins."
| $12 |
$15 |
| 3365 |
ENT |
FRANCE (1935) Automobile club. Free frank Postal check cover with advertising for Automoble Club L'Ile de France." Offering Tourist information, insurance, Tips, monthly magazine, etc.
| $40 |
$50 |
| 3385 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1989) Bus. Red meter cancellation on cover No NC 1979: "Renault FR1. Space for travel."
| $15 |
$20 |
| 3389 |
EA |
FRANCE (2000) Hispano-Suiza K6. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2770e, Yvert No 3321.
| $160 |
$200 |
| 3461 |
EA |
FRANCE (2006) Ultralight plane. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one "Demoiselle" designed by Santos-Dumont. Scott No 3260b.
| $200 |
$250 |
| 3462 |
EA |
FRANCE (2006) Albatross glider. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one built by Jean-Marie Le Bris. Scott No 3260c.
| $200 |
$250 |
| 3463 |
EA |
FRANCE (2006) Bat-winged plane. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one built by Clement Adler. Scott No 3260d.
| $200 |
$250 |
| 3478 |
EA |
FRANCE (1973) Pierre Bourgoin. Phillippe Kieffer. Épreuve d'artiste en brun signée par le graveur PHEULPIN. Héros des parachutistes S.A.S. Yvert No 1773, Scott No 1382. Tirage seulement 23 exemplaires. Rare!
| $200 |
$250 |
| 3656 |
EA |
FRANCE (1975) St. Nazare bridge. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 1457, Yvert No 1856.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3657 |
EA |
FRANCE (1976) Thiers bridge. Die proof in dark red signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 1472, Yvert No 1904.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 3726 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1986) Leopard. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. T 89533: Cafe Leopard.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 3737 |
EL |
FRANCE (1971) Grignard. Nobel prize medal. Lab equipment. Deluxe sheet. Scott No B447, Yvert No 1669.
| $15 |
$20 |
| 3810 |
EA |
FRANCE (1995) Manger scene. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 3820 |
EL |
FRANCE (1955) Lumière. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 771, Yvert No 1033.
| $30 |
$40 |
| 3859 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1967) Protective clothing. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. NB 3603: Establissements Langer Michel Fabrique d'Articles de Protection pour L'Industrie.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 3884 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1986) Concorde. Red meter cancellation on cover No 8778: "Hotel Le Concorde."
| $15 |
$20 |
| 3919 |
EA |
FRANCE (1995) Man carrying sheep. Hat with bird on top. Poetic verses. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 3920 |
EA |
FRANCE (1995) Provençal characters. Die proof of engraving signed by GOFFIN. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2576-81.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 4099 |
ESS |
FRANCE (1973) Flamme sous l'Arc de Triomphe. Essais de couleur en bande de 3 au bord de la feuille. Yvert No 1777, Scott No 1386. Très beau!
| $25 |
$30 |
| 4103 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1992) Fireman's helmet. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. R 22371: Corps des Sapeurs Pompiers du Sivom de l'Agglomeration Rouennaise.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 4251 |
EA |
FRANCE (1994) Flowers in park, Paris. Die proof in greyish-blue signed by the engraver. top stamp in souvenir sheet issued for European Stamp Exhibit. Scott No 2444a, Yvert No 2909. Hard to find!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 4301 |
EA |
FRANCE (2005) Rillettes. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3106g.
| $160 |
$200 |
| 4311 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1989) Symbole maçonnique: Compas. Bonnet phrygien. Empreinte rouge de machine à affranchir sur pli illustré No 19789: "Pour la première fois, la fraternité en flamme." Cette flamme a eu un tirage limité à 300 exemplaires (200 sur lettres) et n'a été utilisée que durant le mois de décembre en 1989.
| $15 |
$20 |
| 4346 |
EA |
FRANCE (1960) La Bourboule. Die proof in green signed by the engraver COMBET. La Bourboule, in the volcanic Auvergne region, is famed for its thermal springs. Scott No 966, Yvert No 1256. Beautiful!
| $160 |
$200 |
| 4360 |
EA |
FRANCE (1978) Stylized handicapped people. Die proof in olive green signed by the designer BAILLARD and the engraver GUILLAUME. Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Scott No 1622, Yvert No 2023. Rare to find both signatures ona die proof!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 4383 |
EL |
FRANCE (1985) Valentine's Day. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1965, Yvert No 2354.
| $30 |
$40 |
| 4431 |
EA |
FRANCE (1995) Woman with child riding on donkey. Man in costume. Die proof of engraving signed by QUILLIVIC. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. This design based on the set of Provençal nativity figures, Scott Nos B664-9, Yvert Nos 2976-81.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 4434 |
L |
FRANCE (1916) Division de Chasseurs d'Afrique. Marque circulaire en violet bien marquée "Armée d'Orient, Le Général, Division de Chasseurs d'Afrique" sur pli en franchise accompagné de son cachet à date "Trésor & Postes" et marque manuscrite Armées en campagne."" Difficile à trouver!""
| $60 |
$75 |
| 4495 |
EL |
FRANCE (1979) Bee. Deluxe sheet. Nature protection. Scott No 1644, Yvert No 2039.
| $60 |
$75 |
| 4596 |
EL |
FRANCE (1936) Jean Juarès. Deluxe sheet with glassine overlay. Scott No 314, Yvert No 319.
| $50 |
$60 |
| 4613 |
ENT |
FRANCE (1936) Can of disinfectant. Free frank Postal check cover with illustrated advertising for "Bonodor - Le Déinfectant à Bonne Odeur.
| $40 |
$50 |
| 4633 |
ESS |
FRANCE (1971) Antoine Portal. Academy of Medicine. Trial color proof pair with multicolor. Portal was the founder and first president of the Academy of Medicine. Scott No 1326, Yvert No 1699. Scarce!
| $30 |
$40 |
| 4652 |
ESS |
FRANCE (1979) Victor Segalen. Ship. Scott No 1634. Yvert No 2034. 100th Anniversary of Victor Segalen: physician, explorer, writer. Trial Color Plate Proofs in strip of 5. .
| $50 |
$60 |
| 4661 |
OBL |
FRANCE (1951) Dental hygiene. Advertising roller cancel on envelope. Hygiène Dentaire Chemin de la Santé.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 4686 |
ENT |
(Image b)
FRANCE (1917) Cow. Horses. Normandy farmers. WWI soldier. Franchise-Militaire card (N) with color illustrations on reverse. Nos Provinces aux Armées Le Normand.
| $35 |
$45 |
| 4694 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1966) Fat Viking with shield and spear. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. CG 3047: Connaissez-vous le Franc d'Havas.
| $15 |
$20 |
| 4706 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1987) Spearmen on horseback. Red meter cancelation on card, No. SR 15167: William the Conqueror Medieval Festival - First Day Use of this cancel!
| $15 |
$20 |
| 4728 |
EA |
FRANCE (2002) Triumph Bonneville 650. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2913h, Yvert No 3515.
| $160 |
$200 |
| 4740 |
EA |
FRANCE (2005) Cliffs of Etretat. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3139b.
| $160 |
$200 |
| 4796 |
EA |
FRANCE (1998) Seville. Die proof of engraving signed by LAVERGNE and marked "Seville / Henri Collet. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design. There were only 11-15 made and they are printed on the same heavy paper as the artist proofs. One was made for the Postal Museum; the rest were given to the engraver and the designer of the stamp in question. The dimensions are 19 x 21 cm, but the die itself (and hence the image, including the signature) measures 14 x 14 cm. Scott No 2661, Yvert No 3163. Collet spent much of his life collecting Spanish folk songs, hence the connection to Seville.
| $90 |
$110 |
| 4892 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1935) Kervoline. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. C 0399: "Pour votre moteur. La Nouvelle KERVOLINE."
| $12 |
$15 |
| 4935 |
EA |
FRANCE (1999) Woman in convertible. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Lartigue, noted for his photos of auto races. Scott No B693, Yvert No 3264.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 4936 |
EA |
FRANCE (1999) Street scene. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Photography by Atget, noted for his photos of vanishing Paris. Scott No B695, Yvert No 3266.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 4937 |
EA |
FRANCE (1999) Descending staircase. Bicyclist. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Photography by Cartier-Bresson, considered to be the father of photo-journalism. Scott No B696, Yvert No 3267.
| $140 |
$175 |
| 4938 |
EL |
FRANCE (1935) Froissart. Deluxe sheet. Aid to intellectuals.
| $40 |
$50 |
| 4941 |
EA |
FRANCE (1956) Rousseau. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COTTET. Yvert No 1084. Scott No 813. Corner crease.
| $100 |
$25 |
| 4979 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1953) Ancient coffee machine. Red meter cancelation on fragment, No. K 2171: Machines a Café. FAEMA.
| $25 |
$20 |
| 4982 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1964) Electric coffee machine. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. MG 6290: Les Appareils Eloctro-Menagers de Qualité - Peugeot Frères.
| $12 |
$15 |
| 4983 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1968) Glass coffee machine. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. S 2029: Cafetiere HELLEM "PYREX".
| $12 |
$15 |
| 4985 |
OBL |
FRANCE (1990) Antique coffee grinder. Flatiron. Illustrated cancelation on piece. Foire de la Brocante de Pertuis.
| $12 |
$15 |
| 4986 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1994) Coffee sippy cup. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. F 8116: MAXPAX Nouveau: Le Cappuccino.
| $12 |
$15 |
| 5025 |
EL |
FRANCE (1976) Police emblem. Map of France. Moto. Deluxe sheet. National Police. Scott No 1502, Yvert No 1907.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 5051 |
OBL |
FRANCE (1972) Prehistoric elk. Lovely pictorial cancelation on PPC of Les Eyzies - haut lieu de la préhistoire.
| $15 |
$20 |
| 5084 |
ESS |
FRANCE (1963) Radio & Television Center. Trial color proofs in strip of 3 (blue, green, brown). Scott No 1079, Yvert No 1402. Hard to find!
| $75 |
$90 |
| 5087 |
EA |
FRANCE (1967) Radio antenna. Stylized globe. Die proof in dark blue signed by the engraver BEQUET. Issued for 3rd International Conference of European Broadcasting Union. Very slight soiling on one margin does not detract from the design. Scott No 1171, Yvert No 1515. Only 23 exist. Rare!
| $120 |
$150 |
| 5118 |
ND |
FRANCE (1957) Mendiant. Aveugle. Borgnesse. Deux timbres non dentelé aux profit de la Croix-Rouge. Scott Nos B318-9, Yvert Nos 1140-1. Gravures de Jacques Callot. Très beau!
| $75 |
$90 |
| 5226 |
OBL |
FRANCE (1987) Hand pouring liquid from test tube into flask. Illustrated cancel on envelope: "Palaiseau - 3è Festival du Film Scientfique."
| $15 |
$20 |
| 5229 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1990) Hand pouring liquid from test tube into flask. Red meter cancelation on envelope front, No. NM 1521: "Palaiseau - Son Festival International du Film Scientifique. Sa Fête du Livre."
| $15 |
$20 |
| 5302 |
ENT |
FRANCE (1937) Kayak. Canoes. Free frank postal check cover with illustrated advertising for "Le Motorist."
| $40 |
$50 |
| 5315 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1961) Viking ship. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. C 0330: Anthon Eltvedt. Transports Maritimes.
| $15 |
$20 |
| 5318 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1966) Viking ship. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. SR 3698: "Rosendahl International. Carbones Hectos Rubans Stylos - La Qualité Viking."
| $12 |
$15 |
| 5324 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1980) Viking ship with shields. Red meter cancelation on envelope, No. NA 26760:Caisse d'Epargne de l'Estuaire de la Seine.
| $12 |
$15 |
| 5346 |
EMA |
FRANCE (1997) Viking ship. Red meter cancelation on piece, No. R 57419: Direction Régionale de la Jeunesse et des Sports de Basse-Normande.
| $12 |
$15 |
| 5356 |
EA |
FRANCE (2004) Sailboarding. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3045c. Extreme sports series.
| $120 |
$150 |
| 5357 |
EA |
FRANCE (2004) Jet ski. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3045h. Extreme sports series.
| $120 |
$150 |
| 5414 |
EA |
FRANCE (1990) Cap Canaille. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Cap Canaille is famous for its caves. Scott No 2217, Yvert No 2660. Rare!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 5418 |
EA |
FRANCE (1958b) Naval jousting. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver SERRES. French traditional games. Scott No 884, Yvert No 1162. A very scarce proof!
| $200 |
$250 |
| 5597 |
EL |
FRANCE (1986) Men's volleyball world championship. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 2013, Yvert No 2420.
| $30 |
$40 |
| 5689 |
EL |
FRANCE (1961) "Burghers" by Rodin. Clock tower, city hall, Calais. Deluxe sheet. Scott No 1012. Yvert No 1316.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 5725 |
EA |
FRANCE (2001) Locomotive 230 Class P8. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2833j, Yvert No 3414.
| $160 |
$200 |
| 5726 |
EA |
FRANCE (2001) American 220. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2833b, Yvert No 3406.
| $160 |
$200 |
| 5779 |
LOC |
FRANCE (1948) Hungry children holding globe. Appeal envelope issued by the French National Committee for the UN to raise money. Fewer than 12 such envelopes believed to exist. Mossbaugh #232A.6 (RR).
| $75 |
$90 |
| 5828 |
ENT |
(Image b)
FRANCE (1928) Water service. Free frank form from the Service Hydrométrique et de l'annonce des crues to the mayor with date cancel of Dec. 6th from Lyon Grolée. Interesting aspect of topic! Hard to find!
| $80 |
$100 |
| 5832 |
OBL |
FRANCE (1957) Woman holding glass of Vichy water. Illustrated cancel on envelope: VICHY - La Reine des Villes d'eaux.
| $20 |
$25 |
| 5833 |
EA |
FRANCE (1957) Evian-Les-Bains. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver PHEULPIN. Famous for its mineral waters. Scott No 856, Yvert No 1131. Picturesque!
| $140 |
$175 |
| 5863 |
EA |
FRANCE (1951) Clemenceau. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 669, Yvert No 918, Quelle moustache!
| $140 |
$175 |
