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FRANCE Continued 2064. Ö Scarce unused illustrated WRAPPER 2086. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa 2113. Ö Unused b/w real photo postcard
for the Royal Visit of the CZAR OF RUSSIA 1910 depicting the pioneer non-rigid dirigible circa 1925 depicting the French Submarine
to Paris in Oct 1896. Has illustrations on “AMERICA”. It was built for Walter Wellman’s “MARSOUIN” riding on the surface in a har-
both sides. F, minor edge flaws. We have NORTH POLE EXPEDITION ATTEMPTS. bour. This sub was built for the French Navy
never seen a wrapper for this event ....... VF. Scarce.................. Est 85.00+ in the 1920’s. During WWII, it escaped from
........................... Est 75.00+ 2087. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910 de- Toulon in 1942 & joined the Free French
2065. Ö Unused b/w postcard depicting the picting the pioneer French Submarine “LE forces. F, minor soiling ........ Est 60.00+
1904 “LEBAUDY” DIRIGIBLE AIRSHIP in GNOME”. Shows the sub riding on the surface 2114. Ö Unused b/w postcard from 1925 de-
flight. F. A nice pioneer airship postcard.... in a harbour with it’s crew on deck. VF. Scarce picting 2 Dutch BICYCLISTS who travelled
........................... Est 65.00+ ........................... Est 65.00+ from Marseilles to Amsterdam. Shows the
2066. Ö Fascinating coll of 17 diff b/w post- 2088. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910, de- 2 men & their rather strange looking tricycle.
cards of OLIBET BISCUITS, circa 1905-12. picting the Dirigible Airship “LA BELGIQUE”. F F. Scarce ................... Est 65.00+
These depict various workers, bakers, biscuit ........................... Est 40.00+ 2115. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard depicting
production, machinery, etc. Also 3 from 2089. Ö Unused b/w postcard depicting striking CAPT CHARLES LINDBERGH. He became
Lefevre-Utile Biscuits. Primarily unused. F railroad workers in 1910 surrounding a train. world famous following the first nonstop
(20) ...................... Est 125.00+ Also depicts a 5 Francs coin at the UL. VF . flight from New York to Paris in May 1927. F
2067. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard 1906 ........................... Est 40.00+ ........................... Est 65.00+
depicting the Dirigible Airship “LE PATRIE” 2090. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910 de- 2116. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard depicting
in flight. The Patrie bears the distinction of picting the famous French chemist & microbi- famous French aviators DIEUDONNE
being the first airship built specially for military ologist LOUIS PASTEUR. He was renowned COSTES & JOSEPH LE BRIX arriving in
service. F................... Est 65.00+ for his discoveries of vaccination & pasteuriza- New York 11 Feb, 1928. The two French men
2068. Ö Two unused photo postcards circa tion. F...................... Est 50.00+ made aviation history by becoming the first
1907. Depicts famous French Aviator LEON 2091. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910 de- fly nonstop across the South Atlantic. VF ...
DELAGRANGE flying biplane purchased from picting an early racing MOTORCYCLE ridden ........................... Est 75.00+
G. Voisin. He died in air crash at Bordeaux in by Marius The. VF............ Est 45.00+ 2117. Ö Unused sepia postcard circa 1930
1910. One has cameo of Delagrange. F (2) . 2092. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1910 depicting a NIEUPORT-DELAGE transport
........................... Est 80.00+ depicting ROBERT MARTINET in flight in his biplane along with an inset photo of PILOT
2069. Ö Unused b/w real photo postcard circa early biplane. Also has portrait of him with his LASNE. VF ................. Est 50.00+
1907 depicting the gondola of the rigid airship printed signature. He was a pioneer civilian & 2118. Ö Two diff unused circa 1930’s Tuck
“PATRIE”. Shows the ground crew readying it military aviator. F............. Est 60.00+ b/w illustrated glossy postcards depicting
for departure at Moisson. The Patrie bears the 2093. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1910 M. DEUTSCH’s AIRSHIP “THE CITY OF
distinction of being the first airship ordered depicting SANTOS DUMONT’S DIRIGIBLE PARIS”. It was the largest airship at the time
for military service by the French army. F... No 16. Shows the experimental airship with in 1906. VF (2)............... Est 75.00+
........................... Est 75.00+ a twin motor undercarriage. F . . . Est 65.00+ 2119. Ö Two diff unused b/w Tuck illustrated
2070. Ö Unused photo postcard circa 1907 2094. Ö Unused b/w postcard from the 1913 glossy postcard circa 1906 depicting the
depicting vintage Monoplane L’ESNAULT- GREAT MILITARY MANOEUVERS OF LEBAUDY AIRSHIP “PATRIE” in flight. This
PELTERIE on the ground. F .... Est 50.00+ THE SOUTH WEST. Depicts various military was the first airship built for military use. VF
2071. Ö Unused circa 1908 photo postcard de- units along with portraits of Generals Chomer, (2) ........................ Est 75.00+
picting Military Dirigible “CLEMENT BAYARD” Joffre & Pau. VF ............. Est 60.00+ 2120. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard depicting
in flight. The airship was bought by Czar 2095. Ö Unused early aviation b/w postcard Helicostat Blimp invented by E. Oehmichen
Nicolas of Russia & renamed BERKUT. F-VF from Ville de Champigny 25 May, 1913. De- in 1931. VF ................. Est 45.00+
........................... Est 45.00+ picts 3 pioneer pilots (each with their names) 2121. Ö Unused photo postcard circa 1940’s
2072. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa & an early SEAPLANE. VF ..... Est 65.00+ printed in England, depicting model of French
1908 depicting Armand Zipfel’s pioneer 2096. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard depicting TISSANDIER AIRSHIP from 1882. Powered
bi-plane on the ground. Also depicts cameo the landing of vintage German ZEPPELIN at by electric motor. VF .......... Est 35.00+
of Zipfel himself along with his autograph. VF Luneville, France 3 Apr 1913. VF Est 60.00+
........................... Est 50.00+ 2097. Ö Unused pre WWI photo postcard de- FRANCE (CHINA):
2073. Ö Four unused photo postcards circa picting the French Submarine “AMPERE”. 2122. Û 1-10, 12, VG-VF........... 200.50
1909 depicting famous early French Aviator Shows the sub on the water surface with her 2123. Û 2a, 3a (2 shades); Also 9b, Type II
HUBERT LATHAM & his vintage monoplane crew of over 20 men standing on the deck. F issues. F-VF.................... 118.50
“ANTOINETTE”. One features him in the ........................... Est 60.00+ 2124. Ú 6, 9, 11-2, F-VF ............ 67.00
cockpit, another flying over the English Chan- 2098. Ö WWI b/w postcard depicting the 2125. Ú 13, VF, corner creases. Signed with
nel. He was involved in many competitions. BREGUET ESCARDRILLE OF FIGHTER guarantee b/s .................... 75.00
F-VF (4 diff) ................ Est 150.00+ PLANES at the Dijon aviation field. Mailed
2074. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1909 from the Camp with special blue aviation h/s.
depicting pioneer aviator JOHN MOORE- F ......................... Est 60.00+
BRABAZON in his early biplane. He was the 2099. Ö Coll of 4 diff b/w postcards depicting
first Englishman to pilot a heavier-than-air ma- BLOWN UP BRIDGES during WWI. All with
2021. SSÛ 226, Rare 1925 Paris International Philatelic Exhibition sheet in exceptionally fresh chine under power in England. He later served captions describing where they are. F .....
condition. VF, NH. A beautiful sheet!........................................3,750.00 as Minister of Transport & Minister of Aircraft ........................... Est 60.00+
Production during WWII. F ..... Est 60.00+ 2100. Ö Unused National Relief Fund WWI
2040. Û B38, VF, LH .............. 125.00 2075. Ö Unused circa 1900’s b/w illustrated illustrated Patriotic postcard depicting French
2041. Û B66-7, F................. 130.00 postcard depicting military dirigible “LIBERTE” GENERAL JOFFRE. Printed in England. VF
2042. Û B152a, B157a, VF ......... 112.50 in flight. This pioneer airship crashed in 1909 ........................... Est 40.00+
2043. Û B282a, Cpl Red Cross Booklet. VF, with the loss of the crew of 4. F. . Est 50.00+ 2101. Ö Unusual b/w patriotic postcard from
NH ............................ 85.00 2076. Ö Unposted b/w photo postcard circa 1914 for WWI, depicting the LEADERS OF 2126. Û 18a-33a, Cpl set to 5Fr, excellent
2044. Û B285-90, VF, NH .......... 137.50 1909 depicting vintage dirigible at Colombes. THE ALLIED NATIONS. Has French Presi- colours, VG-VF (#27a is used) ..... 355.50
2045. Û B294-9, F-VF, NH ......... 111.50 Has written message on front. F-VF ....... dent Poincare in the centre surrounded 2127. Û 41-4, High Values to 5Fr, fresh
2046. Û B301a, Cpl Red Cross Booklet, fresh, ........................... Est 50.00+ by the Kings of England, Serbia, Belgium, colours, VF (#44 has guarantee b/s) . 208.00
VF, NH ........................ 300.00 2077. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1909 Montenegro plus the Russian Czar. Has mes-
2047. ÕÛ B567-72, B602-7, B656-61, depicting pioneer aviator ROGER SOMMER sage on reverse but not mailed. F Est 65.00+
Blocks. Also miniature sheet B639. VF, NH . & his early biplane. He broke the record for 2102. Ö Unused b/w WWI photo postcard 1914
............................... 90.00 flight duration in 1909. VF ...... Est 50.00+ depicting KGV SPEAKING WITH BRITISH
OFFICERS BEFORE THE DEPARTURE OF
THE TROOPS. Has message on reverse but
not mailed. F ................ Est 65.00+
2103. Ö Unused WWI b/w photo postcard circa
2055. Û J8b, Rare 40¢ PRUSSIAN BLUE 1915 depicting 20th Corps marching in parade
POSTAGE DUE, four full / large margins, in front of French President Poincare, Serbian
lovely distinctive colour on fresh paper, VF, Prince Alexander & French Generals Joffre,
VLH. Has been signed by expert A. Brun, Balfourier & Humbert. Has Paris Red Cross
with 2007 Scheller Certificate & 2010 Ceres illustrated imprint on back. VF . . . Est 65.00+
Certificate (Yvert 3,250 Euro) .... 2,600.00 2104. Ö Unused WWI b/w postcard from the 2128. Ú 47A, Scarce 4¢ claret, excellent
1916 Battle of Verdun. Depicts French officers colour. F. Guarantee b/s’s ........ 800.00
2056. Û J93-7, F-VF, NH............ 59.75 standing beside a SHOT DOWN GERMAN
2057. Û N6, F-VF, VLH, small corner crease. 2129. Û 50, CHINESE CHARACTERS ABOVE
2048. Û C6b, Scarce 1.50Fr Airmail with .............................. 115.00 “TAUBE” MILITARY PLANE. The Taube was “CHINE” variety. Also has normal stamp for
“E.I.P.A.30" perfin initials inverted, deep rich 2058. Ö N23, Tied by red boxed “Gepruft” h/s 2078. Ö Scarce series of 5 diff unused photo the first mass produced military plane in Ger- comparison. F-VF (2 stamps) . . . Est 75.00+
shade, crisp impression, F-VF, NH. Has on “Hempel & Schwerin / Berlin” business postcards circa 1909 depicting famous many. VF ................... Est 60.00+
been signed by expert A Brun. A RARELY reply envelope with Postuberwachungsstelle / early French aviator LOUIS BLERIOT & his 2105. Ö Unused WWI b/w real photo catastro-
phe postcard depicting the destruction caused
OFFERED STAMP IN LOVELY CONDITION 33 25 Feb 1918 CDS & violet boxed “P. No. Monoplane. In 1909 he was the first person by an accidental explosion of a German muni-
............................ 700.00+ 33" h/s. VF .................. Est 45.00+ to cross the English Channel by air. The tions depot at LILLE FRANCE 11 Jan 1916.
2059. Ö N24, Tied by blue “Gebruft” h/s on postcards show Bleriot in the cockpit, flying The explosion left a crater 150 metres wide
Emil Metzner, Neustadt, Germany WWI busi- over countryside & the English Channel &
ness reply envelope with Postuberwachungs- reaching the White Cliffs of Dover. A historic & 30 metres deep. It killed & wounded 100’s
of people. F. VERY SCARCE . . Est 100.00+
stelle / 33 8 Jan 1918 CDS & red boxed “P. group. F-VF ............... Est 250.00+ 2106. Ö WWI b/w postcard depicting French
No. 33" h/s. VF............... Est 45.00+ 2079. Ö Two diff b/w pre 1910 AVIATION GENERAL ROBERT NIVELLE. He suc-
2060. Û N27-42, F-VF.............. 63.65 MEET postcards depicting pioneer airplanes ceeded Gen. Petain as commander of the
2061. Û N27-58, WWII German Occupation of in flight. F (2) ................ Est 60.00+ French 2nd Army in the Battle of Verdun.
Alsace & Lorraine. F-VF........... 128.80 2080. Ö Unused b/w France souvenir postcard Has 4 diff charity stamps affixed & with 1917
of the Aviation Field for the May 1910 AIR cancels. F .................. Est 60.00+
MEET AT TOURS. Depicts portraits of 6 diff 2107. Ö Scarce WWI b/w aerial view postcard
early aviators on the postcard. F, minor of the BOMBING OF NOYON, FRANCE BY
toning. Scarce aviation postcard . Est 75.00+ THE GERMANS in 1918. F, a few mounting
2081. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1910 adhesions on reverse ......... Est 50.00+ 2130. Ú 54, Scarce 1 Franc tied on piece by
2049. Û C15, Scarce 50 Francs Banknote depicting the giant HUGO BROTHERS (with 2108. Ö Two unused photo postcards circa Canton / Chine 14 May 1909 CDS. F, guar-
airmail, pristine fresh, rich colour. VF, NH . their family). The famous brothers stood 7ft 1919 printed by C. Malcuit. Depict famous antee b/s...................... 300.00
............................ 1,700.00 7in & 7ft 5in & appeared at fairs & circuses French aviator LOUIS BLERIOT & his Mono-
at the end of the 19th Century & beginning of plane BLERIOT in flight (one over the White 2131. Û 56, Ten Francs. F. Signed by Scheller
the 20th Century. VF .......... Est 60.00+ .............................. 165.00
Cliffs of Dover). F (2).......... Est 90.00+
2082. Ö Unused sepia postcard circa 1910 2109. Û Set of 12 imperf ROUEN AVIATION 2132. Ú 73, Neat Peking CDS, VF. Has guar-
from Vichy depicting an early Radiograph X- CONGRESS semi-official aviation proofs antee b/s. A choice stamp ......... 200.00
RAY machine with patient. Shows an unpro- from 1922. VF, NH............ Est 40.00+
tected technician (early technicians who were
exposed to X-Rays had a high sickness & 2110. Ö Unused b/w souvenir card 1923 de-
mortality rate). F ............. Est 60.00+ picting “Le Plongeur C. TAKKENBERG” - the
high diving world traveller. F .... Est 45.00+
2083. Ö Two unused photo postcards circa 2111. Ö Souvenir postcard folder from 1923 of
1910. Depict vintage biplane designed by the Trans-Atlantic Paquebot Passenger ship
2062. Û Q162, Rare UNISSUED 4.70Fr pioneer aviator LOUIS PAULHAN (with Henri “CUBA”. This French liner provided service
Green Parcel Post, fresh vibrant colour, VF, Fabre). This was the second aircraft to be from Saint-Nazaire to Havana & Mexico, &
NH. Has been signed by expert Calves & brought by the British War Office. One card carried over 1,000 passengers. Inside has 12
2050. Û C15, Bank note Airmail, perfectly with Ceres Certificate (Yvert #CP206A, Cat also shows cameo of Paulhan. F-VF (2).... diff b/w postcards depicting interior / external
centered, fresh rich colour, XF, LH. . 625.00 2,250 Euro) .............. Est 1,200.00+ ........................... Est 75.00+
2084. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910 views of the ship along with an information
2051. Û C17, VF ................. 290.00 2063. Ú Fascinating 8-page MILITARY docu- depicting pioneer aviator LUCIEN DENEAU sheet. VF ................... Est 70.00+ 2133. Û 75-85, Cpl set to $1. Excellent
2052. Û C23-7, Airmail set to 1,000 Franc. VF ment dated 1776-80 on laid watermarked pa- & his Bleriot monoplane. VF .... Est 50.00+ 2112. Ö Two diff unused b/w real photo post- colours, F-VF .................. 295.50
.............................. 212.70 per. Bulletin regarding the inquiry of a Royal 2085. Ö Unused photo postcard circa 1910 cards depicting ALAIN GERBAULT circa 1923. 2134. Ú J22, Tied on piece. F. Signed by
2053. Û C29-32, F-VF, NH ......... 281.25 Committee concerning the Infantry. Lists 38 depicting vintage biplane designed & built He was a French sailor & writer who circum- Scheller ....................... 300.00
2054. ÕÛ C36, Helicopter UL corner block. proposals. Has beautiful readable calligraphy. by ROGER SOMMER. F, corner flaw...... navigated the world as a single-handed sailor 2135. Û CANTON #14, Scare 5Fr High Value,
VF, 3 stamps NH ............... 180.00+ F, stain which does not detract . Est 150.00+ ........................... Est 40.00+ in his sailboat “Firecrest.” VF (2) . Est 85.00+ F. Guarantee b/s ................ 250.00