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FRENCH COLONIES continued...

WALLIS & FUTUNA continued...

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1241

Yvert #37b

Yvert #37b, 1924 "ILES WALLIS/et/FUTUNA" overprint and "3f" surcharge on 5Fr. Red violet, double "3f" surcharge, well centered and exceptionally fresh, o.g., l.h., very fine (Scott #40b; $325.00). (Image)

€320

SOLD for $290.00
Will close during Public Auction

1242

Yvert #51Aa

Yvert #51Aa, 1938 "ILES WALLIS/et/FUTUNA" overprint on 35c Prussian green and dark green, overprint omitted, post office fresh mint single, excellent centering, o.g., n.h., extremely fine (Scott #53a; $275.00). (Image)

Maury €425

SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction

1243

Yvert #113a

Yvert #113a, 1941 "France Libre" overprint on 85c Green and brown, inverted overprint, fresh mint example of this scarce error, precisely centered, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #115 var.). (Image)

Maury €1,400

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction

1244

Yvert #92-124

Yvert #92-124, 1941-43 "France Libre" overprint on 1c-20Fr. Pictorials, complete set of 33 values, o.g., l.h. or n.h., 1c light crease, otherwise fine-very fine; 3c, 45c green and 60c signed Bloch (Scott #94-126; $685.75). (Image)

€750

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction

1245

Yvert #113a

Yvert #113a, 1941 "France Libre" overprint on 85c Green and brown, inverted overprint, another premium quality post office fresh mint single, o.g., n.h., extremely fine; signed Calves (Scott #115 var.). (Image)

Maury €1,400

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction

1246

Maury #165

Maury #165, 1944 5Fr.+20Fr. Red Cross, imperforate, large even margins, o.g., n.h., very fine and scarce (Scott #B9 var.). (Image)

€550

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction

1247

Maury #BS1

Maury #BS1, 1960 5Fr.-19Fr. Natives, special souvenir sheet, o.g., n.h., very fine; only twenty sheets were produced (Scott #154-57 var.). (Image)

€550

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1248

Yvert #TT24-36

Yvert #TT24-36, 1943 "France Libre" overprints on 2c-3Fr. Postage due cplt., o.g., l.h., fine-very fine set (Scott #J24-36; $520.00). (Image)

€547

SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction

1249

Yvert #TT24-36

Yvert #TT24-36, 1943 "France Libre" overprints on 2c-3Fr. Postage due cplt., most tied to separate small piece by violet circular date stamp, fine-very fine and scarce (Scott #J24-36; $520.00). (Image)

€547

SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

1250

Maury #TT31c

Maury #TT31c, 1943 "France Libre" overprint on 30c Blue green and olive green, incomplete overprint, top right corner margin block of eight (2x4), the top three right stamps showing different states of an incomplete "France Libre" overprint (five different states exist), the other five stamps normal, o.g., n.h., selvage faults and separations and one normal stamp with gum crease, the errors all fine; a rare positional error multiple (Scott #J31 var.). (Image)

€3,300+

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction

FRENCH COLONIES COLLECTION BALANCES

Lot

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

1251

The extraordinary balance of the Rolfe Wyer collection of French Colonies comprised of many tens of thousands of items in mounts, identified and housed in eight well filled Yvert albums, all areas are strongly represented with the exception of French Southern & Antarctic Territories which is offered separately and St. Pierre et Miquelon which was sold some time ago, there are mint and used singles, the used mostly 19th and early 20th century issues, the overwhelming majority of the collection being mint, in addition Mr. Wyer had a penchant for the multitude of both major and minor varieties and errors which makes French Colony collecting so interesting, and these are found in prodigious quantities throughout the collection, also, Mr. Wyer strove to buy millesimes pairs and blocks whenever possible, additionally, the collection is further enhanced by a plethora of imperforates, proofs, trial colors, essays and the like, with most being the more desirable pre-1950 issues, plus there are quite a few interesting covers to be found throughout, while we have removed most of the rarities this collection is absolutely loaded with items that catalog €50 to €500 or more in Yvert or Maury, also unusual is the overall very high quality of the material as Mr. Wyer was very particular about what he added to the collection, while there is the occasional small fault, toned perf., etc. the collection is overwhelmingly o.g., l.h., n.h. or used, fine-very fine; this is a very impressive collection balance, certainly the largest and finest we have ever hand the pleasure to offer, a careful viewing, while a pleasure, is a task for which sufficient time should be allowed, especially considering how extensive and voluminous it is. (image_a) (image_b) (image_c) (image_d) (Image)

Est. $50,000-75,000

SOLD for $190,000.00
Will close during Public Auction

1252

Miscellaneous balance of the Wyer French Colonies, a carton filled with a wide variety of material, including two stockbooks loaded with duplicates, Vichy issues in sheets, recent purchases and various material yet to be mounted in the collection, several collection remainders and so forth, better material to be found so should be inspected carefully.

Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $12,500.00
Will close during Public Auction