383rd Auction

30 Fr., epreuve d'artiste in orange-brown with artist's signature 'R. Serres', very fine

30 Fr., epreuve d'artiste in red with artist's signature 'R. Serres'

 Pierre de Coubertin, nice lot with epreuve de luxe, maximum cards, Haiti 1939 FDC, etc.

1924, special issue 10c., artist's proof, similar to the issued design but without „FRANCE“ and sun rays above arm, in light black-grey on wove white paper in block format, some light creasing, still fine. Signed Scheller

25 c., die proof in issued colour on white paper. Small thin in the outer margin, otherwise very fine. Signed Scheller

25 c., die proof in rose and brown on white paper. Very fine. Signed Scheller with certificate (2023)

1924, 30 c., proof in mauve and dark mauve on gummed paper, very fine, signed Scheller

1924, unissued design 'Roman arena in Nemes' 50 c., die proof in lilac-rose and rose on yellowish wove paper, very fine and scarce. Signed Scheller with certificate (2023)

1924, unissued design 'Roman arena in Nemes' 50 c., die proof in orange and brown on yellowish wove paper, very fine and scarce. Signed Holcombe with opinion (1993)

Official Olympic Committee envelope, franked with 'Semeuse' 50 c., tied by Paris machine cancel "JEUX OLYMPIQUES 29 III 24", to the Secretary-General of the Czech Olympic Committee at Prague, very fine.

1924, Paris, machine slogan cancel "JEUX OLYMPIQUES PARIS" on 37 letters and cards (few as arrival mark), many with Olympic frankings, including items during the games. 

"COLOMBES 17.V.24 /JEUX OLYMPIQUES / PARIS / MAI-JUIN-JUILLET / 1924“ roller publicity cancel with hour, on Olympic issue 25 c. on commercial cover to Clichy, fine and rare

1924, Lebanon and Syria, 10 unused and used sets, one on cover

1924, 1st Olympic  issue 50 c. – 2,50 pia. with overprint inverted, all in pairs, unused, one stamp each unmounted mint. Very fine. Certificate Scheller (2023)

1924, 2nd Olympic  issue 0,50 p. with double overprint, unused, very fine. Certificate Scheller (2023)

1924, Paris, balance with over 30 letters and cards, some pieces and single stamps, including interesting frankings, special cancellations, etc.

1950, Persönlichkeiten des 18. Jahrhundert 5-20 Franc komplett mit Ersttag-Stempel "PARIS 10.7.1950" auf R-Briefkuvert in die USA mit Ankunftsstempel, leicht Patina, einwandfreie Erhaltung, selten

1950, Personalities of the 18th century 5-20 franc complete with first day cds. "PARIS 10.7.1950" on registered cover to USA with arrival mark, light patina, fine, rare

1989, 200. Jahrestag der Französischen Revolution 2,20 Franc - Sinnbild der Freiheit, Gleichheit und Brüderlichkeit, alle drei Marken ungezähnt im waagerechten Viererstreifen mit Zierfeld links im kompletten Bogen mit fünf Viererstreifen, postfrisch, in tadelloser Erhaltung

1989, 200th anniversary of the French Revolution 2,20 franc - symbol of liberty, equality and fraternity, all three stamps imperforated in horizontal strip of four with ornamental field on the left in complete sheet with five strips of four, unmounted mint, very fine

1989, Bedeutende Persönlichkeiten der Französischen Revolution-Block ungezähnt mit Bogenrand oben und unten, postfrisch, tadellos

1989, Important personalities of the French Revolution souvenir sheet imperforated with top and bottom margin, unmounted mint, very fine

1989, 200. Jahrestag der Französischen Revolution-Block ungezähnt, postfrisch, in einwandfreier Erhaltung

1989, 200th anniversary of the French Revolution souvenir sheet imperforated, unmounted mint, very fine

1992, Olympische Winterspiele Albertville-Block als ungezähnter Probedruck in Schwarz, postfrisch, in tadelloser Erhaltung

1992, Olympic Winter Games Albertville souvenir sheet as imperforated proof in black, unmounted mint, fine

L'Armand Barbès: 1870, Lauré 10 und 20 Centimes je mit GC "5" auf komplettem Faltbrief von "PARIS 1.OCT.70" mit rotem Handstempel "PD" via "LILLE A PARIS 8.OCT.70" nach Brüssel mit Ankunftsstempel. Die rechts Marke mit kleinen Zahnfehlern, sonst in guter Erhaltung, seltener Brief mit Bahnpost-Transitstempel nach Belgien

L'Armand Barbès: 1870, Lauré 10 and 20 centimes each with GC "5" on complete folded cover from "PARIS 1.OCT.70" with red boxed "PD" via "LILLE A PARIS 8.OCT.70" to Brussels with arrival mark. The right stamp with small tooth flaws, otherwise fine, rare cover with railway transit postmark to Belgium.

Le Victor Hugo: 1870, Lauré 10 Cent ocker, zwei Einzelmarken mit GC "1" auf komplettem Faltbrief von "PARIS 17.OCT.70" nach Bard les Epoisses mit undeutlichem Ankunftsstempel, rechte Marke fehlerhaft, sonst einwandfrei

Le Victor Hugo: 1870, Lauré 10 cen ochre, two single stamps with GC "1" on complete folded cover from "PARIS 17.OCT.70" to Bard les Epoisses with indistinct arrival mark, right stamp faulty, otherwise fine

1938, Freimarke 65 Cent blau im kompletten Markenheftchen vorderseitig mit Abbildung der "La marseillaise" , postfrisch, einwandfrei

1938, Postage stamp 65 cent blue in complete booklet with illustration of "La marseillaise" on the front, unmounted mint, fine

1970, 200. Geburtstag von Ludwig von Beethoven 100 Franc Farbprobe mit Abbildung "von Beethoven mit Schreibfeder und Papierrolle" ungezähnt im senkrechten Fünferstreifen (vier verschiedene Farben) mit breitem Bogenrand mit Bogennummer und Druckdatum, postfrisch, in tadelloser Erhaltung

1970, 200th birthday of Ludwig von Beethoven 100 franc colour proof with illustration "von Beethoven with quill and paper scroll" imperforated in vertical strip of five (four different colours) with wide sheet margin with sheet number and printing date, unmounted mint, very fine