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France 1849-50 First Issue 1fr. vivid vermilion, strong brilliant colour
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France
1849-50 First Issue
1fr. vivid vermilion, strong brilliant colour presented with an unusual clarity of impression, framed by wide margins, used on 24 October 1851 large envelope from Paris to Issoudun, carried at triple rate, tied by two incomplete strikes of the grid cancel being cleanly applied, with dispatch c.d.s. adjacent and arrival on reverse. A very appealing example of this famous franking on cover, this being enhanced by its wonderful freshness, of essential significance in the advanced collection of classic France. Calves certificate (1994). Spink Maury 7a, €37,000. Photo
The 1 franc vermilion is the mythical stamp in the philatelic collection of France. Its rarity is mainly due to its brief period of impression, probably only during the last days of December and the first few days of January. As its color is very close to that of the 40 centimes, the postal administration, in order to avoid possible confusion, asked the post offices to return their stamps and proceeded to destroy them.
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1849-50 First Issue
1fr. vivid vermilion, strong brilliant colour presented with an unusual clarity of impression, framed by wide margins, used on 24 October 1851 large envelope from Paris to Issoudun, carried at triple rate, tied by two incomplete strikes of the grid cancel being cleanly applied, with dispatch c.d.s. adjacent and arrival on reverse. A very appealing example of this famous franking on cover, this being enhanced by its wonderful freshness, of essential significance in the advanced collection of classic France. Calves certificate (1994). Spink Maury 7a, €37,000. Photo
The 1 franc vermilion is the mythical stamp in the philatelic collection of France. Its rarity is mainly due to its brief period of impression, probably only during the last days of December and the first few days of January. As its color is very close to that of the 40 centimes, the postal administration, in order to avoid possible confusion, asked the post offices to return their stamps and proceeded to destroy them.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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France
1849-50 First Issue
1fr. vivid vermilion, strong brilliant colour presented with an unusual clarity of impression, framed by wide margins, used on 24 October 1851 large envelope from Paris to Issoudun, carried at triple rate, tied by two incomplete strikes of the grid cancel being cleanly applied, with dispatch c.d.s. adjacent and arrival on reverse. A very appealing example of this famous franking on cover, this being enhanced by its wonderful freshness, of essential significance in the advanced collection of classic France. Calves certificate (1994). Spink Maury 7a, €37,000. Photo
The 1 franc vermilion is the mythical stamp in the philatelic collection of France. Its rarity is mainly due to its brief period of impression, probably only during the last days of December and the first few days of January. As its color is very close to that of the 40 centimes, the postal administration, in order to avoid possible confusion, asked the post offices to return their stamps and proceeded to destroy them.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1849-50 First Issue
1fr. vivid vermilion, strong brilliant colour presented with an unusual clarity of impression, framed by wide margins, used on 24 October 1851 large envelope from Paris to Issoudun, carried at triple rate, tied by two incomplete strikes of the grid cancel being cleanly applied, with dispatch c.d.s. adjacent and arrival on reverse. A very appealing example of this famous franking on cover, this being enhanced by its wonderful freshness, of essential significance in the advanced collection of classic France. Calves certificate (1994). Spink Maury 7a, €37,000. Photo
The 1 franc vermilion is the mythical stamp in the philatelic collection of France. Its rarity is mainly due to its brief period of impression, probably only during the last days of December and the first few days of January. As its color is very close to that of the 40 centimes, the postal administration, in order to avoid possible confusion, asked the post offices to return their stamps and proceeded to destroy them.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 'Hermione' Collection of France, 1849-1950
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PLEASE NOTE the starting time for each part of the sale:
21 November:
Classics Part 1 commencing at 12 noon
Blanc, Mouchon and Merson Part II not before 2pm
Semeuse Part III not before 4pm
22 November:
1929-31 Tourist Issue Part IV commencing at 12 noon
Ile de France and other Airmails Part V not before 2pm
Gems of the 20th Century Part VI not before 4pm
SALEROOM NOTICES:
Lot 1: Should begin 1849 not 1850
Lot 19: This lot is the Colonial issue and will be offered as such.
Lot 151: The sheet of 100 and the piece with missing impressions are both 2c.
Lot 441: This may have had the vertical perforations enhanced for aesthetic reasons.
Lot 469: The authenticity of the illustrated F.M. pair has been called into question. The lot will be sold on its merits.
Lot 793: Not signed Calves (it is not signed at all).
Lot 910: Please note that there is a tiny speck of gum missing on position 23.
Lot 919: This is a fantasy overprint and sold as such
Lot 920: This is a fantasy overprint and sold as such
Lot 921: This is a fantasy overprint and sold as such
Lot 942: The 1f orphans is actually an essay
Lot 1195: This lot will be sold with extension
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