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FRENCH COLONIES continued...

IVORY COAST continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
81 og/nh Q34-36 Q34-36, 1905 2Fr-8Fr Surcharges on 1Fr Rose on buff, each with large even margins all around, the 4Fr with partial sheet-margin at top, full fresh o.g., the 4Fr n.h., extremely fine only 500 of the 8Fr were issued 8Fr signed A. Brun ex-Gibr#Q34-36, 1905 2Fr-8Fr Surcharges on 1Fr Rose on buff, each with large even margins all around, the 4Fr with partial sheet-margin at top, full fresh o.g., the 4Fr n.h., extremely fine; only 500 of the 8Fr were issued; 8Fr signed A. Brun; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #CP20-22; €1,400). (imagea) (imageb) (Image) $1,100.00

SOLD for $575.00
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MADAGASCAR
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
82 O 13 13, 1891 5Fr Violet and black on lilac, an attractive and completely sound used example of this scarce high value, large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, neat centrally struck Tomatave24 Mar 92 datestamp, very fine and choice#13, 1891 5Fr Violet and black on lilac, an attractive and completely sound used example of this scarce high value, large margins all around, strong color on fresh paper, neat centrally struck "Tomatave/24 Mar 92" datestamp, very fine and choice; most used examples of this stamp are thinned or otherwise faulty due the the softness of the paper, so to find a sound used copy such as this is rare indeed; only 1,000 stamps were printed; signed A. Brun and accompanied by 2000 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #13; €1,400). (Image) $1,000.00

SOLD for $300.00
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1895 MAJUNGA PROVISIONALS
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
83 O 22A 22A, 1895 0.15 Red manuscript surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, a desirable example of this immensely rare provisional, which only exists used, centered a bit to left as are all other genuine examples, strong color, light c.#22A, 1895 "0.15" Red manuscript surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, a desirable example of this immensely rare provisional, which only exists used, centered a bit to left as are all other genuine examples, strong color, light c.d.s. cancel, slight diagonal crease at top right, otherwise fine; fewer than twenty genuine examples have been recorded; signed Calves and Gilbert; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #1; €9,200). (Image) $6,500.00

SOLD for $3,000.00
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84 O 22B 22B, 1895 0.15 Red manuscript surcharge on 1F Bronze green on straw, Majunga provisional, a pleasing example of this very rare provisional surcharge which only exists used, bold manuscript surcharge, strong color on fresh white paper, clear 18#22B, 1895 "0.15" Red manuscript surcharge on 1F Bronze green on straw, Majunga provisional, a pleasing example of this very rare provisional surcharge which only exists used, bold manuscript surcharge, strong color on fresh white paper, clear 1895 c.d.s., fine; one of the nicer examples among the scant few extant; signed Calves and Roumet (Yvert #2; €7,300). (Image) $5,250.00

SOLD for $2,600.00
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85 O 22C 22C, 1895 Thick 15 handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, surcharge mostly washed off as nearly always, well centered, c.d.s. cancel, expertly repaired at bottom right corner, very fine appearance only a tiny numbe#22C, 1895 Thick "15" handstamped surcharge on 25c Black on rose, Majunga provisional, surcharge mostly washed off as nearly always, well centered, c.d.s. cancel, expertly repaired at bottom right corner, very fine appearance; only a tiny number of this rare provisional have survived, all of which are used and virtually all of which have faults to some degree; signed Bernichan and Calves; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #5; €9,600). (Image) $6,000.00

SOLD for $1,150.00
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86 O 23 23, 1896 5c Surcharge on 1c Black on blue, a highly desirable and seldom offered mint example of this rarity, good color, typical centering with a strong surcharge, o.g., h.r., faint vertical crease and a tiny blue mark at bottom right (neithe#23, 1896 "5c" Surcharge on 1c Black on blue, a highly desirable and seldom offered mint example of this rarity, good color, typical centering with a strong surcharge, o.g., h.r., faint vertical crease and a tiny blue mark at bottom right (neither mentioned on accompanying certificate), still fine; signed A. Brun and Calves, as well as being accompanied accompanied by a 1999 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #23; €8,000). (Image) $5,500.00

SOLD for $1,350.00
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87 og 62 62, 1902 0.05 Wide surcharge on 50c Carmine on rose of Diego-Suarez, a brilliantly fresh mint example of one of the rarest French Colonies stamps from the early 20th century, deep luxuriant color, nicely centered, full clean o.g., h.r., ve#62, 1902 "0.05" Wide surcharge on 50c Carmine on rose of Diego-Suarez, a brilliantly fresh mint example of one of the rarest French Colonies stamps from the early 20th century, deep luxuriant color, nicely centered, full clean o.g., h.r., very fine; a mere 75 stamps were surcharged; signed Calves; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #60II; €5,800). (Image) $4,100.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
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MARTINIQUE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
88 og 2 2, 1886 Martinique5c Small surcharge on 20c Red on green, a pleasing mint example of this terribly rare stamp, which is the key item to completing a collection of Martinique, vivid rich colors, centered to lower right as are all the known gen#2, 1886 "Martinique/5c" Small surcharge on 20c Red on green, a pleasing mint example of this terribly rare stamp, which is the key item to completing a collection of Martinique, vivid rich colors, centered to lower right as are all the known genuine examples, bold surcharge impression, full o.g., a couple trivial gum toned spots on several perforations which do not show on face and are not even mentioned on the certificate, fine; one of the rarest stamps of all the French Colonies as only 25 stamps received the small "5c" surcharge, some of which were used and have been lost to philately, leaving far fewer mint stamps still available, some of which have faults, making this one of the nicer examples available; signed A. Brun and Champion and accompanied by a 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #1B; €17,000). (Image) $12,000.00

SOLD for $8,500.00
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89 og 17 17, 1888 Martinique15c Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, an exceptionally fresh and choice mint example of this important French Colonies rarity, with gloriously rich color and a strong impression on clean white paper, centered a bit to low#17, 1888 "Martinique/15c" Surcharge on 4c Claret on lavender, an exceptionally fresh and choice mint example of this important French Colonies rarity, with gloriously rich color and a strong impression on clean white paper, centered a bit to lower left as are all the genuine examples, full clean o.g., light h.r., fine; only 50 stamps were printed, and only a fraction of these still exist today in mint condition, and still fewer are found in this superior quality; signed Calves and Maury, as well as being accompanied by a 1998 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #15; €12,500). (Image) $9,000.00

SOLD for $5,250.00
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MAYOTTE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
90 og/nhbl 26a 26a, 1912 05 Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, seldom seen mint block of four, wonderfully fresh and well centered, rich colors and bold surcharge impressions, crisp and intact, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, the bottom right#26a, 1912 "05" Surcharge on 25c Black on rose, double surcharge, seldom seen mint block of four, wonderfully fresh and well centered, rich colors and bold surcharge impressions, crisp and intact, full clean o.g., lightly hinged, the bottom right stamp n.h., very fine and handsome; each stamp signed Calves; ex-"Derby" (Yvert #25a; €1,200+). (Image) $1,100.00+

SOLD for $625.00
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NOSSI-BE
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
91 og 1 1, 1889 25 Blue surcharge on 40c Red on straw, a handsome mint example of this very scarce stamp, featuring large even margins all around and a marvelous overall freshness, strong color on unblemished paper, full clean o.g. that has only been#1, 1889 "25" Blue surcharge on 40c Red on straw, a handsome mint example of this very scarce stamp, featuring large even margins all around and a marvelous overall freshness, strong color on unblemished paper, full clean o.g. that has only been lightly hinged, extremely fine; signed A. Brun and Calves; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #1; €2,800). (Image) $2,400.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
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92 og 4 4, 1889 5c Blue surcharge on 20c Red on green, an attractive mint example of this elusive and seldom offered stamp, vivid rich colors, typical centering, o.g., fine signed A. Brun and Roumet ex-Gibralter (Yvert 9 Ç4,500).#4, 1889 "5c" Blue surcharge on 20c Red on green, an attractive mint example of this elusive and seldom offered stamp, vivid rich colors, typical centering, o.g., fine; signed A. Brun and Roumet; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #9; €4,500). (Image) $3,900.00

SOLD for $2,400.00
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OBOCK
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
93 og 64 64, 1894 50Fr Red violet and green, uniformly large margins, rich fresh colors, o.g., h.r, very fine signed A. Brun (Yvert 64 Ç1,050).#64, 1894 50Fr Red violet and green, uniformly large margins, rich fresh colors, o.g., h.r, very fine; signed A. Brun (Yvert #64; €1,050). (Image) $700.00

SOLD for $700.00
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REUNION
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
94 og 1 1, 1852 15c Black on blue, without gum as issued, a most impressive mint example of this great classic rarity, in far better condition than is often found, with generous even margins all around, crisp detailed impression on light pale blue paper#1, 1852 15c Black on blue, without gum as issued, a most impressive mint example of this great classic rarity, in far better condition than is often found, with generous even margins all around, crisp detailed impression on light pale blue paper, although it has two small thins that are not noted on the certificate, it is still superior to most, as the majority of these stamps are quite faulty or repaired due to thin tissue paper upon which these were printed, extremely fine appearance.A desirable mint example of this rare first issue. This stamp, and the corresponding 30c value, were printed at St. Denis as there were no 15c or 30c General French Colony stamps available to fulfill the 15c and 30c local rates and the 45c rate to France. However, the stamps proved unpopular with the local population, in part because they lacked gum. Few were actually used and only a tiny number of mint examples were retained.Signed J.F. Brun and accompanied by a clear 2000 Behr certificate; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #1; €42,000). (Image) $36,000.00

SOLD for $19,000.00
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ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
95 p 14 14, 1886 15c Black, a choice example of this primitive provisional stamp which is only known used, tied to small piece by clear St Pierre et Miquelon2 Fevr. 86 datestamp, uncommonly fresh, extremely fine signed Champion and A. Diena (Yvert #14, 1886 15c Black, a choice example of this primitive provisional stamp which is only known used, tied to small piece by clear "St Pierre et Miquelon/2 Fevr. 86" datestamp, uncommonly fresh, extremely fine; signed Champion and A. Diena (Yvert #17; €1,500) (Image) $1,325.00

SOLD for $1,400.00
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SYRIA
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
96 og 81 var. 81 var., 1920 5Fr Dark Blue and buff, with red O.M.F.Syrie100piastres surcharge and fleuron, fleuron double, a desirable mint example of this very rare error, particularly fresh, o.g., l.h., nearly very fine a stamp which very seldom makes#81 var., 1920 5Fr Dark Blue and buff, with red "O.M.F./Syrie/100/piastres" surcharge and fleuron, fleuron double, a desirable mint example of this very rare error, particularly fresh, o.g., l.h., nearly very fine; a stamp which very seldom makes an auction appearance; signed A. Brun; ex-"Derby" (Yvert #56 footnote). (Image) Yvert €4,400

SOLD for $2,400.00
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TAHITI
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
97 og 19 19, 1893 4c Claret on lavender, with 1893Tahiti ovpt., rich color, o.g., fresh and fine a very scarce stamp signed Bernichon, A. Brun and Roumet ex-Gibralter (Yvert 21 Ç2,000).#19, 1893 4c Claret on lavender, with "1893/Tahiti" ovpt., rich color, o.g., fresh and fine; a very scarce stamp; signed Bernichon, A. Brun and Roumet; ex-Gibralter (Yvert #21; €2,000). (Image) $1,850.00

SOLD for $1,000.00
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98 og J15-26 J15-26, 1893 2c-2Fr Postage dues, with 1893Tahiti ovpts., cplt. but for the rare 1c value, each with ample to mostly large margins all around, including 30c and 40c with sheet margin, all but 15c o.g., h.r., 4c crease and 10c thinned spots, o#J15-26, 1893 2c-2Fr Postage dues, with "1893/Tahiti" ovpts., cplt. but for the rare 1c value, each with ample to mostly large margins all around, including 30c and 40c with sheet margin, all but 15c o.g., h.r., 4c crease and 10c thinned spots, otherwise generally very fine, most signed by French experts (mainly Calves); ex-Gibralter (Yvert #T15-25; €7,800). (imagea) (Image) $6,600.00

SOLD for $3,250.00
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FRENCH COLONIES BALANCE LOT
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
99 og/nh/O   The valuable and comprehensive balance of the William H. Gross collection of French Colonies, many thousands of mostly different singles and sets, plus a few souvenir sheets, housed in three very well filled Scott Specialty albums, includes both mint and used, but the overwhelming majority are mint, especially among the 20th century issues, and many colonies are complete or nearly so, the collection comprises Alaouites complete mint or used, Alexandretta complete mint or used, Alexandria nearly complete mint, Andorra complete mint to 1980, Anjouan, Annam & Tonkin, Benin, Cambodia complete mainly mint to 1974, Castellarizo, Cavalle, excellent and highly complete Offices in China mostly mint, Cilicia quite complete, Cochin China, Crete, Dedeagh, Dahomey, Diego Suarez, French Colonies general issues nearly complete mint or used, French Congo, French Guiana nearly complete with some duplication of the early issues, French India nearly complete mostly mint including "France Libre" overprints, French Polynesia complete to 1978 mostly mint, F.S.A.T. complete mint to 1978, French Sudan including used #1-2 (faults), Gabon, French Occupation of Germany, Grand Comoro, Guadeloupe virtually complete mint or used, Indo-China complete mint or used, Inini, Ivory Coast, Laos nearly complete mostly mint to 1975, Latakia complete mint or used, Levant, Madagascar, Martinique virtually complete with duplication or early issues, Mayotte, Memel complete, Moheli, New Caledonia nearly complete to 1978 with duplication of earlier issues, New Hebridies nearly complete mostly mint to 1978, Nossi-be, Obock, Port Said, Reunion, Rouad, Saar, excellent St. Pierre with duplication of earlier issues, Senegal, Somali Coast, Syria quite complete mint or used to 1958, Tahiti, Vathay, Vietnam (South) complete mostly mint to 1975, Wallis & Futuna complete to 1979 and ending with Zanzibar; these collections contain a plethora of sets and singles with catalog values from $50.00 to several thousand apiece, most stamps are mint o.g. or used, although there are some earlier issues without gum, hinging ranges from h.r. to n.h., with the great majority being nice fresh lightly hinged stamps, while there are some small faults to be found as is typical of French Colonies, the overall quality is much better than normally found, while the occasional fake item is encountered, many of the usually questionable stamps have been signed by notable experts, largely fine-very fine; a very worthwhile lot and viewing this collection will reveal that substantial catalog value is involved, in fact we estimate the total catalog value will far exceed $150,000.00. Est. $20,000-30,000

SOLD for $47,500.00
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GERMAN OFFICIES ABROAD

OFFICES IN CHINA
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
100 O 1c 1c, 1898 3pf Yellow brown, with diagonal China overprint at a 45 degree angle, a very pleasing example of this rare shade, used with clear strike of Shanghai14.698 datestamp, which is a very early date being used three days before that rec#1c, 1898 3pf Yellow brown, with diagonal "China" overprint at a 45 degree angle, a very pleasing example of this rare shade, used with clear strike of "Shanghai/14.6/98" datestamp, which is a very early date being used three days before that recorded by Albert Friedemann in 1967, strong unmistakable color on fresh white paper, very fine.This stamp in used condition is one of the rarest stamps of German Offices in China. There is a premium for those cancelled in Shanghai, as these were mainly used on wrappers mailing the "Deutsche Zeitung fur China".Accompanied by 1951 Kohler and 1978 Friedl certificates; ex-Mizuhara (Michel #1Ib; €30,000). (Image) $23,000.00

SOLD for $7,250.00
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