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Auction: 173 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 489

French Colonies 19th century used collection, impressive in its depth, with many better items, noting Alexandria forerunners as well as #1-15 with shade varieties, Algeria forerunners, Anjouan 1892-97 set missing only the 45c value, 1892 Benin overprints and good selection of 1893 issues, 1894 set complete, French Congo with #2, 3, 11, 13, 15, and 17, and scarce 10c postage due, Somali Coast with good imperforates, Diego-Suarez #1-5 and #6-9, 1892 series missing only the 1fr, 1893 series complete, strong postage dues, Gabon #8 signed Bloch, Morocco 1891-1900 #1-8 with varieties, Nossi-Be #J1, J4, Port Said #1-15, worthwhile Senegal, Sudan and Tunis, Zanzibar #16, 29, a valuable collection in above average condition for these issues, many with lovely c.d.s. postmarks, inspect.

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