FRANCE (1935) Workers in rice paddy*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. This may be an essay of an unissued stamp. Small map of France in lower left corner. Interesting!
AVAILABLE AT $160
(Image b)
AVAILABLE AT $225
FRANCE (1938) Miners*. Die proof mounted on card and signed by the engraver CHEFFERS. Scott No 343, Yvert No 391. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (1939) Ministry of P.T.T. building*. Die proof printed on thin balsa wood signed by the engraver. Scott No B83, Yvert No 424. Very unusual item!
AVAILABLE AT $475
FRANCE (1940) Wheat harvest*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No B104, Yvert No 466. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (1942) Books*. Paris Fair. Cut-down die proof in blue signed by the engraver DUFRESNE and marked 1'er Ă©t. The fair was promoted by the Nazis during the occupation of Paris to show the world that life under German occupation was not so bad. Several toning spots including one in corner of design.
AVAILABLE AT $40
FRANCE (1943) Louis XIV*. Academicians*. Die proof in blue of charity label issued to aid impoverished intellectuals. Embossed seal of Institut de Gravure.
AVAILABLE AT $80
FRANCE (1943) Intellectuals*. Die proof in black. Aide aux Intellectuels charity issue with inscription "Au coin du table."
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (1948) GĂ©nissiat Dam*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. Scott No 607, Yvert No 817.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1949) Antoine Watteau*. Die proof in black (unsigned). Scott No B240. Yvert No 855. Famous painter. Portrait by BOUCHER.
AVAILABLE AT $180
FRANCE (1951) Clemenceau*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 669, Yvert No 918, Quelle moustache!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1955) Mt. Pelée*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DUFRESNE. Martinique. Scott No 780, Yvert No 1041. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (1957) Aveugle*. Mendiant(e)*. Borgnesse*. Deux épreuves d'artiste, une en brun, l'autre en bleu avec numéraux de couleur. Scott Nos B318-9, Yvert Nos 1140-1, au profit de la Croix Rouge. Ces anciennes épreuves sont très rare!
AVAILABLE AT $300
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1957) George Sand*. Stage die proof showing only the vignette of Sand with very faint penciled in value and legend. Scott No B316, Yvert No 1112.
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (1958b) Naval jousting*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver SERRES. French traditional games. Scott No 884, Yvert No 1162. A very scarce proof!
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (1958a) Philippe Pinel*. Die proof signed by both the artist SPITZ and the engraver COTTET. Liberation of the mentally ill. Scott No 865, Yvert No 1142.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1958c) René Leriche*. Die proof signed by both the artist SPITZ and the engraver COTTET. Scott No 868, Yvert No 1145.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1960) La Bourboule*. Die proof in violet 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!
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1960) Sangnier*. Youth hostel*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver CAMI. Sangnier founded the Youth Hostels. Scott No 976, Yvert No 1271. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $100
FRANCE (1966) Oléron bridge*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver DURRENS. Scott No 1162, Yvert No 1489.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1967) Pavilion*. Die proof in blue-violet signed by the engraver DURRENS. French pavilion at Montreal Expo, 1967. Scott No 1177, Yvert No 1519. Only 23 exist. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $140
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!
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (1969) "EUROPA" in block letters*. Stage die proof signed by the engraver BEQUET and marked "EP D'ETAT". Scott No 1245, Yvert No 1598. Very rare!
AVAILABLE AT $225
FRANCE (1971) Pont Marius Gontard*. Church, Grenoble*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. Philatelic Societies meeting. Scott No 1308, Yvert No 1681.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1972) Incroyables et Merveilleuses. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver DECARIS. Scott No 1351, Yvert No 1729. Fashionistas of the 18th century.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1972) Les PĂ©niches by Derain*. Set of 2 die proofs (positive & negative) signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 1330, Yvert No 1733.
AVAILABLE AT $300
FRANCE (1973) Tony Garnier*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GAUTHIER. Scott No B469, Yvert No 1747.
AVAILABLE AT $140
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AVAILABLE AT $225
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!
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (1973) Duke of Burgundy palace*. Die proof in bluish-grey signed by the engraver HERTENBERGER. Scott No 1372, Yvert No 1757.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1974) Hotel des Invalides*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET. Scott No 1414, Yvert No 1801.
AVAILABLE AT $140
AVAILABLE AT $300
FRANCE (1975) St. Nazare bridge*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No 1457, Yvert No 1856.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1975) Pompidou*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver GANDON. Scott No 1430, Yvert No 1839. Only 19 exist. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $90
FRANCE (1975) Rabbits*. Umbrella*. Rain*. Mushrooms*. Snail*. Rainbow*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No B480, Yvert No 1861.
AVAILABLE AT $140
(Image b)
AVAILABLE AT $475
FRANCE (1975) ThĂ©âtre du peuple*. Maurice Pottecher*. Epreuve d'artiste en brun signĂ©e par le graveur BETEMPS. Yvert No 1846, Scott No 1439.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1976) Thiers bridge*. Die proof in dark red signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No 1472, Yvert No 1904.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1977) Arms of Burgundy*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver MONVOISIN. Scott No 1553, Yvert No 1944.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1977) Guillaume de Machaut*. Die proof in brown signed by the engraver BETEMPS. Scott No B501, Yvert No 1955.
AVAILABLE AT $140
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1980) Modigliani. Philatelic engraving by Pierre BEQUET, the engraver of Scott No 1693. Yvert No 2109. These engravings were made in conjunction with designs accepted by the post office and consist of themes related to the accepted design.
AVAILABLE AT $100
FRANCE (1980) Heat arising from Earth*. Die proof in violet signed by the engraver HALEY. International Geological Conference. Scott No 1711, Yvert No 2093.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1981) Micro-organism in evolution* under microscope. Die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET marked "ep. d'Ă©tat." . Scott No 1724, Yvert No 2127.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (1985) Computer keyboard*. Map of world*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver COMBET. National Information System. Scott No 1990, Yvert No 2391.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1986) Henri Fabre*. Experimental planes*. Die proof in dark green signed by the engraver QUILLIVIC. Scott No B577, Yvert No 2398. Fabre invented the first seaplane.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1988) Soldier laying wreath on coffin. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver. 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. Armistice 70th anniversary issue. Scott No 2129, Yvert No 2553.
AVAILABLE AT $90
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1992) Germaine Tailleferre*. Miniature trial die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No B647, Yvert No 2752. These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.
AVAILABLE AT $80
FRANCE (1993) Django Reinhardt playing guitar*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Composer and guitarist. Scott No 2360, Yvert No 2810.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (1994) Great cascade at St. Cloud*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEQUET and marked "ep. d'Ă©tat." Scott No 2437, Yvert No 2905.
AVAILABLE AT $200
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
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.
AVAILABLE AT $90
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.
AVAILABLE AT $90
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.
AVAILABLE AT $90
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 2576-81.
AVAILABLE AT $90
FRANCE (1995) Marianne as warrior. Die proof of engraving signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. 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 was probably for one of the many Marianne issues he engraved.
AVAILABLE AT $90
FRANCE (1995) Lamb*. Wolf*. Miniature trial die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2488. Yvert 2960. Famous fable by La Fontaine: "The Wolf and the Lamb." These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.
AVAILABLE AT $80
FRANCE (1996) National library*. Eiffel tower*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier." Scott No 2551, Yvert No 3041.
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (1996) House of Joan of Arc*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2523, Yvert No 3002.
AVAILABLE AT $175
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
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!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1996d) FantĂ´mas*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. FantĂ´mas was the arch-villain created by writers Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvester. Never has there been a more evil man!. Scott No B673, Yvert No3029. Awesome!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1996f) Nestor Burma*. Die proof in blue signed by the artist and the engraver. Burma was the detective hero creating of LĂ©o Malet, a French Marlowe set in Paris during the Nazi occupation. Scott No B675, Yvert No 3030. Incredible!
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1996) Enfants*. Épreuve d'artiste en brun-noir signée par l'artiste et le graveur. Cinquantenaire de l'UNICEF. Yvert No 3033, Scott No 2543. Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $125
FRANCE (1996) François Mitterand*. Miniature trial die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2552, Yvert No 3042. These proofs were made by the engraver to test the state of his die.
AVAILABLE AT $80
FRANCE (1997) Pyrenees*. Isard*. Yellow lily*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Pyrenees Park. Scott No 2571, Yvert No 3056.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1997) Fencing*. Captain Fracasse*. Scott No B689. Die Proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Only 23 copies printed. This stamp printed in photogravure, was especially engraved to prepare Die Proofs and Official Philatelic Documents. Until 1995, Die Proofs were only prepared for engraved stamps. Interesting! Rare!
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (1997) Volcano*. Raccoon*. Balisier*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Guadeloupe Park. Scott No 2570, Yvert No 3055.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (1998) Henri Collet*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2661, Yvert No 3163.
AVAILABLE AT $175
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.
AVAILABLE AT $90
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.
AVAILABLE AT $90
FRANCE (1999) Schoolboys in classroom*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Doisneau, one of the pioneers of photo-journalism. Scott No B691, Yvert No 3262.
AVAILABLE AT $140
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.
AVAILABLE AT $140
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.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (1999) Bird perched on gargoyle*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Photography by Brassai, Hungarian photographer who lived in Paris. Scott No B692, Yvert No 3263.
AVAILABLE AT $140
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.
AVAILABLE AT $140
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.
AVAILABLE AT $90
FRANCE (2000) Hispano-Suiza K6*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2770e, Yvert No 3321.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2001) Carved pumpkin*. Halloween. Stage die proof in blue signed LAVERGNE. Scott No 2839, Yvert No 3428.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2001) Fermat*. Equations*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2836, Yvert No 3420.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2001) Locomotive 230 Class P8*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2833j, Yvert No 3414.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2001) American 220*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 2833b, Yvert No 3406.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2001) Laser* shining in eye*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 2837d, Yvert No 3424.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2002) Hands outreached to each other*. Stage die proof in dark brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2912. Choreography.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2002) Triumph Bonneville 650*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LARRIVIERE. Scott No 2913h, Yvert No 3515.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2003) Pont Adolphe*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Symbol of Luxembourg's independence. Scott No 2985c.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2003) 1950 SFV 302 Tractor*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver ALBUISSON. Scott No 2980b.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2003) Mont Blanc*. Stage die proof in brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier." Scott No 2978h.
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (2003) Javelin*. Runner* High jump*. Stage die proof in brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 2970. World Track & Field Championships.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2004) Dragoon*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3035.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2004) Sailboarding*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3045c. Extreme sports series.
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (2004) Jet ski*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3045h. Extreme sports series.
AVAILABLE AT $120
FRANCE (2004) Rabbit*. Die proof in grey signed by the engraver. Scott No 3018.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2004) Donkey*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 3021.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2004) Tarn gorges*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 3047c.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2004) Grenadier*. Stage die proof in brown signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier." Scott No 3038.
AVAILABLE AT $225
FRANCE (2004) Oysters*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3007f.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2004) Grenadier*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver. Scott No 3038.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2005) Quais de Seine*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3139c.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2005) Rillettes*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3106g.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2005) Cliffs of Etretat*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3139b.
AVAILABLE AT $160
FRANCE (2005) Bridges across the Seine*. Die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3139e.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2005) Early plane*. Stage die proof signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "Epreuve d'Atelier". Adrienne Bolland issue but only the plane is shown here. Scott No C67.
AVAILABLE AT $225
FRANCE (2005) Bouillabaisse*. Die proof in blue signed by the engraver. Scott No 3106e.
AVAILABLE AT $160
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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (2006) Seaplane*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Flying machines series. This one built by Henri Fabre. Scott No 3260e.
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (2006) Hydrogen balloon*. Stage die proof signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "ET". Flying machines series. This one designed by Blanchard and powered by feathered paddles. Scott No 3260f.
AVAILABLE AT $225
AVAILABLE AT $140
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.
AVAILABLE AT $200
FRANCE (2007) Ship*. Die proof signed by the engraver JUMELET. This is the vignette from the lighthouses souvenir sheet. Only part of each stamp was engraved, so the die proof does not show the whole stamp.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2007) Gallic boar ensign*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3298. Marked "Epreuve d'Ă©tat.".
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2007) Cape Fréhel lighthouse*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3371a.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2007) Espiguette lighthouse*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3371b.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2007) Porquerolles lighthouse*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3371e.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2007) Chassiron lighthouse*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3371f.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2007) Ship*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Vignette from S/S. Scott No3371.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2008) Cardinal Richelieu*. Chateau at Indré-st-Loire*. Set of 2 die proofs (positive & negative) in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3408.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2008) Cardinal Richelieu*. Chateau at Indré-st-Loire*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3408.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2008) Le Havre*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3409.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2008) French Acrobatic Patrol*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No C70. Marked "Epreuve d'Ă©tat.".
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2008) Hand holding tree*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3473. Marked "Epreuve d'Ă©tat.".
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2008) 90th anniversary of end of WWI*. Epreuve d'atelier in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 3550.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Jean Calvin*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3681. The value is missing.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Jean Calvin*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3681. Marked "Epreuve d'Ă©tat.".
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3746.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3746.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Sailors of the helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc*. Stage die proof in blue signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3747.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Sailors of the helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3747.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2009) Jean Moulin*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE. Scott No 3684. Unified the Resistance under DeGaulle.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2010) Arcueil aqueduct*. Set of 2 stage die proofs in black (positive & negative) signed by the engraver LAVERGNE and marked "E. Atelier". Note that value is missing. Scott No 3799.
AVAILABLE AT $275
FRANCE (2010) Waves. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver BEAUJARD. Scott No 3780. Yvert No 4439. The value is missing.
AVAILABLE AT $175
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AVAILABLE AT $175
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AVAILABLE AT $175
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AVAILABLE AT $175
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AVAILABLE AT $175
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AVAILABLE AT $175
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AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2010) Appeal of DeGaulle 70th anniversary*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3688. Marked "Epreuve d'Ă©tat.".
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2010) Appeal of DeGaulle 70th anniversary*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 3688. The value is missing. Marked "Epreuve d'Ă©tat.".
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2011) CNES center*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 4096.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2012) Henry IV*. Stage die proof in violet signed by the engraver JUMELET. First Bourbon king.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2012) Lyon courthouse*. Stage die proof in violet signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 4295.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2012) Point Saint-Mathieu lighhouse*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET. Scott No 4273.
AVAILABLE AT $175
FRANCE (2013) Bali theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2013) Ancient Greek theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2013) Japanese Noh theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2013) Korean theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2013) Italian theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2013) Javan theatre mask. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2014) Charles PĂ©guy*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2014) Marguerite Duras*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2014) Mobilization for WWI*. Die proof in black signed by the engraver LAVERGNE.
AVAILABLE AT $140
FRANCE (2015) Saintes-Maries-De-La-Mer*. Stage die proof in black signed by the engraver JUMELET.
AVAILABLE AT $140