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Auction: 173 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 499

French Colonies strong collection of Navigation & Commerce and Peace & Commerce, predominantly mint, with many complete sets, noting Anjouan #1-19, Benin #20-32 & #33-45, Dahomey #1-16, Diego Suarez #25-37 & #38-50, French Offices in China #18-33, Canton #1-14 and #15-30, Hoi Hao #1-15, #16-31, Mongtseu #1-15, Pakhoi #1-16, Tchongking #1-16, Yunnan Fou #1-15, Indo-China #3-21, Mayotte #1-20, and corresponding representation from other colonies and offices including French Guiana, Gabon, Grand Comoro, New Caledonia, Obock, St Pierre & Miquelon, and many others, note also interesting varieties such as inverted surcharges, missing periods and paper types, a few postal stationery cards included for added interest, a comprehensive collection, typical centering for these issues, mostly fine, some sets mix mint and used examples, significant catalogue value, a strong and desirable collection.


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