Lot 51763 – France: 1849-1986 Collection in two albums

France: 1849-1986 Collection in two albums, one a selection of France with mint and used stamps and covers, including pair of 1849 1f brown-carmine, very fine four margins tied to cover with Robineau certificate, one 1870 Paris Siege mail cover, also mint 1853 80c rose-pink and 1f lake mint, several multiples on and off cover, includes set of airmail stamps, and more modern missing colour varieties, the odd fake as to expected, an interesting selection in mixed to fine condition, the second album with French Territories, mint and used stamps and cover and again scarcer examples, noted one or two fakes, but two BPA certificates on French Polynesia for the 1884 25c surcharge, and cover (damaged) 1873 French post office in Jerusalem sent to Scotland and cover originating from French Senegal franked with 40c orange and pair of 5c green, a fascinating assortment, huge catalogue value, requires closer inspection and viewing a must.