France. Very large early to modern M/U coln contained in ove...

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£2,700 - £2,700

France. Very large early to modern M/U coln contained in over 60 albums, plus on many loose album leaves. Noting large early used/unused ranges incl pmk interest, usually with dupl. of used lower vals (some heavily dupl). From 1853-61 Napoleon heads vals to 80c U, 1900-06 Merson types to 5f used/unused, 1902 dupl used vals, 1903 'Sower' types incl dupl U to 30c, P.Dues, 1925 Paris Exhib 5f both M & U, 1925-32 set to 10f M & dupl vals to 20f (x5) U, 1926-7 War Orphans set both M & U, 1927 Air Pair U, 1929-33 set to 10f M & dupl vals to 20f (x13) U, 1929 Sinking Fund Set UM, 1936 Air set U, plus 'Banknote' 50f FU, 1936 S. America Flight Anniv. pair U, 1937 Pexip M/S both M (though corner crease) & FU, 1937 Museums set on Louvre souvenir card, 1947 Air set M, 1949-50 Air set both M/UM (though 1000f with ironed-out crease) & U, 1949 Citex 10f both UM & FU, range 1940s & '50s Relief Fund sets M & U, 1952 Red Cross bklt UM, 1953 Olympics set both UM & FU, 1954 Air set both UM & FU. Substantial modern range to 2000's, with most issues having UM & FU sets and/or FDC. Viewing recommended. (See photos) (9B)