Page 34 - Vance's Sale 378 - January 28, 2026 - Part 1

34 FRANCE Continued 2151. Ö WWI b/w photo postcard depicting 2174. Û PAKHOI #’s 34-50, F-VF, couple 2187. Ú France #36, Tied on piece by numeral 2213. Û CB11-20, VF, NH........... 52.50
French GENERAL CORDONNIER. He has trivial back flaws................. 144.10 lozenge cancel “5083" & Constantinople CDS.
been called one of France’s greatest Gener- F+. Nice forerunner ........... Est 40.00+
als. Has Red Cross charity stamp affixed & 2188. Ú PORT LAGOS #’s 1, 3-6, F. Scarce .
cancelled by 1917 CDS. F...... Est 60.00+ .............................. 362.50
2152. Ö Unused WWI b/w photo postcard de- 2189. ÚÛ VATHY #’s 1/9, Coll of 6 diff, mostly
picting the remnants of the German Zeppelin used. F-VF ..................... 205.50
LZ77 which was shot down by French anti-air- FRANCE (ZANZIBAR):
craft guns 21 Feb 1916 killing its crew of 15. 2190. Û 12, F, small thin. Cat $200 Est 35.00+
A little known fact about this wreck was that 2191. Ú 13, Neat cancel, F ......... 200.00
a secret German ‘HVB’ code book was found 2192. Ú 14, VG-F. Guarantee b/s .... 275.00
partly burned in the wreckage & was restored 2193. Ú 17-22, 24-7, F-VF .......... 147.00
by the French secret service. F. . Est 75.00+
2153. Ö Unused WWI b/w photo postcard
2115. Ú C15, Used 50Fr. Airmail. Lovely cen- 2175. Û YUNNAN FOU #’s 17-33, Cpl set
tering, VF, lightly cancelled ....... 310.00 showing the 1916 WRECK OF THE GERMAN
ZEPPELIN LZ 77. It was destroyed during the to 10 Fr. F-VF (2¢ & 5¢ are used, #30 has
2116. Ú C17, VF ................. 130.00 battle of Verdun. Has a message on reverse pre-printing paper fold) ........... 608.00
2117. Û C29-32, VF .............. 281.25 but not mailed. F ............. Est 65.00+
2118. Û N1, N5, F, NG ............ 185.00 2154. Ö Unused b/w WWI postcard depicting 2214. Û CB35, Scarce 15Fr & 10Fr Airmail
2119. Ö N20, Tied by Postuberwachungsstelle the Control Cabin of the German Zeppelin L49 Semi-Postal margin single. Has RED
/ 33 circa 1916 CDS on WWI German Occu- captured by the French at Bourbonne-les- COLOUR OMITTED error. VF, NH (Yvert
pation small size glassine envelope to Namen Bains 20 Oct 1917. The Cabin is on public #PA74a, Cat 435 Euro) ...... Est 250.00+
(Namur), Belgium. F-VF. VERY UNUSUAL display by the military in Paris. F. Est 60.00+
ITEM ...................... Est 50.00+ 2155. Ö Coll of 5 diff WWI b/w postcards 1918 FRENCH POLYNESIA:
2120. Ö N24, Tied by boxed “Gepruft” h/s depicting scenes following the bombardment of 2215. Ö 208, 211, 212 (3), 240 (2), Tied by
on business reply envelope to Mittweida Ger- Paris by German ZEPPELIN (one shows a 2194. Ú 31, Scarce surcharged issue neatly Papeete 22 Jan 1968 CDS’s on large size
many. Has Postuberwachungsstelle / 33 2 scene before the attack). Two are used. F tied on piece by a cpl Zanzibar double-ring multi-colour Air New Zealand illustrated adver-
Jan 1918 CDS & boxed “P. No. 33" h/s. F-VF (5) ....................... Est 135.00+ postmark. A lovely stamp with rich colour. F. tising cover, to USA. Has Airline routes on
........................... Est 40.00+ 2156. Ö Unused WWI b/w postcard depicting Has 2004 APS Certificate. . . Est 1,000.00+ back. F, minor flaws .......... Est 40.00+
2121. Û N27-42, F-VF.............. 63.65 the French Submarine “ROMAZOTTI”. It was 2216. Û C11-6, Cpl IMPERFORATE Chad
2122. Û N27-58, Cpl WWII Alsace & Lorraine launched in 1918 & served in the French Navy to Rhine set. All with sheet margins. XF, LH.
German Occupation sets. F-VF ..... 128.80 until 1937. VF ............... Est 60.00+ Only 250 sets exist ........... Est 75.00+
2123. Ö Late 18th Century stampless folded 2157. Ö Unused WWI b/w postcard depicting 2217. Û C17-9, VF ............... 106.50
letter from a brother to his sister in London. the wreck of a German plane. VF Est 60.00+ 2176. Û YUNNAN FOU #’s 34-50, Complete FR. SOUTHERN AND
Has red “PAYE PARIS” cancel plus other 2158. Ö WWI b/w photo postcard depicting set to 10 Fr. F-VF (49-50 are NH, 5¢ is ANTARCTIC TERRITORIES:
postal markings. Fascinating contents where French General Etienne de Villaret. He was used)......................... 302.60 2218. Û 16-9, VF................. 105.00
the writer refers to his acting as an agent to re- a senior officer in the French Army. Has one 2219. Û 23-4, VF, LH ............. 112.50
trieve monies due from a British owned prop- stamp & 2 French charity stamps affixed all 2177. Û YUNNAN FOU #’s 51-5, 57-67. F-VF,
erty in Naples. He lays out terms for his service tied by 1917 CDS’s. VF........ Est 60.00+ some DG ...................... 210.65
including the title of Duke! F ..... Est 75.00+ 2159. Ö Unused b/w WWI real photo postcard FRANCE (EGYPT):
2124. Ö Local part printed folded letter dated depicting building ruins in Paris following a
Paris 20 Feb 1853 with blue 1c. Diston & 7d. GERMAN AERIAL RAID. VF.... Est 60.00+
30Min. (15¢) (Paris) time/rate strike & blue 2160. Ö Unused b/w WWI postcard depicting a 2195. Ú 32, Scarce surcharged Type I issue
“J.M. Bosc” (receiver of annuities) h/s. F-VF VICTORY PARADE OF French armoured neatly tied on piece by Zanzibar double-
........................... Est 40.00+ cars for the French President at Metz 8 De circle 25 July, 1897 cancel, rich colour.
2125. Ú Cpl set of 4 perfed Telegraph Stamps 1918. VF ................... Est 50.00+ Only 96 of the 380 stamps surcharged were
of the 1868 issue. F, all with neat dated can- 2161. Ö Unused b/w postcard depicting the Type I. VF. Signed by experts Bernichon &
cels (Barefoot Cat £105) ....... Est 65.00+ entry of GENERAL GOURAND & the 4th Roumet...................... 950.00+
2126. Ú Telegraph Stamp 1 Franc orange French Army into Strasbourg 22 Nov, 1918.
with beautiful Sidi-Bel-Abbes 2 July 1870 VF ........................ Est 60.00+
ALGERIA cancel. F, small thin (Barefoot Cat 2162. Ö Unused WWII colour illustrated ANTI-
£250) ...................... Est 65.00+ GERMAN Patriotic postcard depicting 2178. Û PORT SAID #’s 1-15, Complete set
2127. Ö Two diff unused b/w postcards show- JOSEPH GOEBBELS interviewing HERMAN to 5Fr. Scarce. F-VF (12 & 15 have guaran-
ing RACING CAR scenes from 1905 Gordon GOERING, with a bomb blast in background. tee b/s’s) ..................... 354.00
Bennett Cup Race. VF. Scarce . . Est 60.00+ Caption “What do you think of the boss? (Hit-
2128. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1905 ler). Like you, my dear. Good. So I’ll stop”. 2179. Ú PORT SAID #’s 8-10, 12, 16, F-VF .
depicting famous French novelist / journalist / Fascinating comic item. VF ..... Est 90.00+ ............................... 79.00 2220. Û 25-8, Scarce set up to 20Fr Alba-
playwright EMILE ZOLA. He also played a tross. VF, LH (#28 is NH) ......... 357.50
major role in his defence of the Jewish army 2221. Û 30, VF, NH............... 110.00
officer Alfred Dreyfus who was wrongly ac- 2222. Û 31-2, VF, NH ............. 117.50
cused of treason. F ........... Est 60.00+ 2196. Û 39-49, Cpl surcharged set to 50 2223. Û C1-5, VF, LH ............. 115.00
2129. Ö Unused b/w satirical postcard circa Annas, VG-VF ................. 350.75 2224. Û C6, VF, NH ............... 85.00
1905 for the RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR. Has 2225. Û C7, VF .................. 100.00
multiple caricatures / scenes related to the 2197. Ú J1-5, F-VF................. 83.50 2226. Û C8, VF, NH .............. 200.00
war. VF. Unusual item......... Est 60.00+ FRENCH COLONIES: 2227. Û C13-4, VF, NH ............ 187.50
2130. Ö Unused b/w postcard depicting early 2228. Û C19-23, VF, some NH ...... 199.00
aviator ROGER SOMMER in his Farman 2229. Û C26-7, VF, LH ............ 125.00
biplane. He broke the record for world flight
duration on 7 April, 1909. F..... Est 60.00+ FRENCH SUDAN:
2131. Ö Unused b/w circus postcard circa 2230. Û 3-19, Cpl set to 1 Franc. F-VF, some
1910 depicting M. BAGONGHY - the smallest small flts ....................... 370.50
squire of the world at 20 kilos. Shows the FRENCH WEST AFRICA:
dwarf on top of a horse. F ...... Est 50.00+ 2231. Û C5-10, Cpl IMPERFORATE Chad
2132. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910 to Rhine set. All with sheet margins. XF, LH.
depicting pioneer pilot Wiencziers flying in an Only 250 sets exist ........... Est 65.00+
early Antoinette Monoplane. VF . Est 50.00+
2133. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard circa 1910 GABON:
depicting SANTOS DUMONT & his pioneer 2198. Ö 3-5, Lovely 3-colour imperf franking
hydroplane. Dumont was a Brazilian aeronaut neatly tied by “MCE” dotted diamond can-
& inventor. He contributed significantly to the cels paying 70¢ rate on folded 1868 letter
early development of aircraft. VF Est 60.00+ FROM MARTINIQUE to France. Neat post-
2134. Ö Two diff unused b/w postcards depict- marks incl St. Pierre, Martinique 22 May ‘68,
ing scenes from the 1910 Trouvile-Le Havre Colonies cancel, French RPO, etc. VF. Ex-
Aviation Meet. These show pioneer pilots hibition quality cover! ........ Est 900.00+
Latham & Crochon with their planes. F-VF .
........................... Est 75.00+ 2199. Û 7, F-VF, guarantee b/s’s ..... 70.00
2135. Ö Unused b/w postcard depicting scene 2200. Ú 10, 12, 16, 31-2, 34, 35 (2 shades).
from the 1910 NANTES AVIATION MEET F-VF ........................... 87.50
showing a multitude of PIGEONS being re- FRENCH CONGO:
leased. Has special coloured Nantes Aviation 2201. Ú 2, F-VF. Has guarantee b/s’s . 110.00
1910 label affixed. F .......... Est 65.00+ 2202. Û 7, F-VF, tiny thin. Has guarantee b/s
2136. Ö Unused b/w real photo postcard .............................. 200.00 2232. Ú 14, Scarce early 15¢ black on rose
circa 1910 depicting a hot air SPHERIQUE issue from 1889. XF, four large margins,
BALLOON in flight. VF ........ Est 60.00+ neat CDS cancel. Has 2008 Roumet
2137. Ö Unused postcard 1910 depicting Certificate.................... 1,200.00
a drawing of the WRIGHT BROTHERS 2163. SSÛ WWII French Volunteer Legion Against Bolshevism Polar Bear souvenir sheet from
BIPLANE. Has message on reverse but not 1941. VF, NH. Has 2025 Roumet Certificate ............................... Est 500.00+ 2233. Ú 32, F, some short perfs...... 127.50
mailed. Addr to Algeria. F, couple tiny edge 2234. Û 124-47, Cpl set to 20Fr, F-VF 224.85
tears....................... Est 50.00+ 2164. Ö Unused WWII colour illustrated ANTI- 2180. Û PORT SAID #’s 18-32, Cpl set to 5Fr. GAMBIA:
2138. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1910 de- GERMAN Patriotic novelty postcard. Has a F-VF ........................... 99.15 2235. Ú 1, VF, small flts............ 210.00
picting aviation pioneer HUBERT LATHAM sliding insert which reveals a soldier kissing
in his Antoinette monoplane. He set a world his girl. When insert is moved it shows the sol-
altitude record in 1909 & a world airspeed dier thumbing his nose at Hitler. VF Est 75.00+
record in 1910. VF............ Est 60.00+ 2165. Ö Unused b/w postcard depicting the 2203. Û 8a, INVERTED surcharge, excellent
2139. Ö Unused b/w postcard circa 1911 winners of the 100 Km MOTORCYCLE RACE colour, fresh, F-VF, OG, neat hinge remnant.
depicting a FARMAN Military biplane. Has of the Velomoteur-Club of France. This is a Has Senf guarantee b/s. Scarce.... 400.00
inset portrait of one of the Farman brothers pre printed postcard addr to Peugeot in Paris.
with his autograph. A nice pioneer aviation VF. Scarce.................. Est 60.00+ 2204. Û 18-34, Cpl set to 1Fr, VG-VF, a few
postcard. F.................. Est 60.00+ 2166. Ö Unused 3-view colour illustrated WWII flts (#24 is used)................. 406.10
2140. Ö USA #331, Tied by New York 28 Sept ANTI-GERMAN Propaganda postcard. De- FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA:
1911 cancel on colour illustrated postcard to picts HITLER in 3 diff stages of his life - as a 2205. Ö 132, Surcharge tied by neat Chad
Jamaica, NY. Depicts vintage bi-plane being painter; while he was in prison; & as Com- 7 Nov 1943 CDS on b/w postcard depicting
flown by famous French aviator LOUIS mander of the Wehrmacht. Caption “Thus GENERAL CHARLES DE GAULLE inspecting 2236. Û 3-4, Excellent colours, VF, OG.
PAULHAN. VF............... Est 50.00+ passes the glory”. VF. Very scarce postcard French troops in Brazzaville. VF (Stamp Cat Scarce........................ 750.00
2141. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard of the .......................... Est 100.00+ $190 US on postcard) ........ Est 100.00+
wreck of the French Battleship “LIBERTE” 25 2167. Ö Unused b/w photo postcard of the 2206. Û C25-30, Cpl IMPERFORATE Chad 2237. Ú4,VF.................... 200.00
Sept, 1911, which was accidentally destroyed HYDROPLANE “GOLIATH” off Cherbourg. to Rhine set. Most with sheet margins. XF, 2238. Ú 8, SON 20 Nov 1882 CDS in red. VF.
that day. A fire broke out in one of the ship’s Has message on reverse dated 1945 but not LH. Only 250 sets exist ........ Est 65.00+ Nice!.......................... 45.00+
propellant magazines resulting in an explosion mailed. VF .................. Est 50.00+ FRENCH GUIANA: 2239. Û 12-9, Also 18b & 19a, F-VF. . 145.00
destroying the whole ship. F .... Est 60.00+ 2168. Ú Five small b/w photo collector cards 2207. Û C12-7, Cpl IMPERFORATE Chad 2240. Ö 15, Tied by Bathurst 21 Nov 1895
2142. Ö Unused b/w souvenir military postcard (about the size of a cigarette card) depicting to Rhine set. All with sheet margins. XF, LH. CDS on cover to Liverpool. Has red “PAID /
of the Grand Maneuvers of the South-West French Engineers incl Eiffel, Troost, Picard, Only 250 sets exist ........... Est 65.00+ LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET 5 Dec ship can-
Sept 1912. Shows GENERALS GALLIENI, Poincarre & Benard. F-VF...... Est 45.00+ 2181. ÕÛ PORT SAID #33, Nicely centered FRENCH INDIA: cel. F, missing back flap. Pretty. Est 150.00+
JOFFRE, & MARION; early airplanes in the 2169. Ö Unused b/w real photo postcard of the block with INVERTED SURCHARGES on 2208. Û C8-13, Cpl IMPERFORATE Chad 2241. Ú 27, Neat 20 July 1901 CDS cancel.
sky, dirigible, etc. F ........... Est 60.00+ French aircraft carrier “ARROMANCHES”. Ile Rouad overprinted stamps. Rich colour, to Rhine set. All with sheet margins. XF, LH. VF. A choice example! ............. 85.00
2143. Ö Unused b/w souvenir military postcard She served from 1946-74 & was previously VF, NH, left pair with crease. The sur- Only 250 sets exists .......... Est 65.00+
of the GRAND MANEUVERS OF THE “HMS COLOSSUS” of the Royal Navy. VF . charge on the Rouad stamp was prepared 2209. Ú Fr. Colonies #14 with SON “INDE”
SOUTH-WEST, SEPT 1913. Shows scenes ........................... Est 50.00+ but never issued & is very rare, especially lozenge cancel. VF ........... Est 40.00+
of French military units in action (2 show with an inverted surcharge. Has 2024 FRENCH MOROCCO:
early biplanes) along with inset portraits of FRANCE (CHINA): Roumet Certificate (Maury #37A, Cat 8,000
GENERALS CHOMER, JOFFRE & PAU. F, 2170. Û 1-5, 7, 10, F .............. 126.00 Euro as four normal singles) Est 3,500.00+ 2210. Ö 114, C1 (2), C3, C9, Tied by neat
minor age stains on reverse .... Est 60.00+ 2171. Û 31a-3a, High Values, F-VF (31a & 33a Casablanca 22 May, 1930 CDS’s on cach
2144. Ö Coll of 3 diff b/w postcards from WWI have guarantee b/s’s)............. 182.50 GRAF ZEPPELIN Pan-American Flight
depicting TORPEDO BOATS. Interesting lot. postcard Seville to Friedrichshafen leg
VF (3)...................... Est 50.00+ with cancels from each. Only 10 pieces
2145. Ö Unused b/w WWI postcard depicting were posted from Casablanca on the re-
the wreck of a GERMAN ZEPPELIN shot turn flight from Seville to Friedrichshafen.
down at Braband-le-Roy. VF.... Est 50.00+ VF. Rare (Sieger #64XVb). See photo on 2242. Û 28-39, Cpl KE set to 3 Shilling, nice
fresh colours, F-VF.............. 287.00
2146. Ö Unused WWI b/w photo postcard Page 32............... Est 2,000.00+
1914 depicting England’s KING GEORGE V 2211. Û 136b, Cpl mint Booklet. F-VF, NH .. 2243. Ö 31, Tied by Bathurst 7 Mar 1904 CDS
in full uniform walking in a military ceremony. ............................... 65.00 on cover to the Director of the “Journal”, Paris;
F ......................... Est 60.00+ 26 Mar receiver, via Liverpool. Scarce single
2147. Ö Unused b/w real photo WWI postcard franking. F-VF .............. Est 100.00+
depicting British KING GEORGE V in France 2244. Ö 42 (Strip of 3), Tied by Gambia / Reg’d
in military uniform (standing with a horse) 2182. Û PORT SAID #’s 33/92, Collection of oval 24 June 1907 cancels on #10 Ship cover
while visiting troops at a Military Camp. F... 2172. Û PAKHOI #’s 1-16, Cpl set to 5Fr, 26 diff, F-VF ................... 272.30 from Bathurst to Manchester (8 July b/s). Has
........................... Est 60.00+ F-VF (#’s 12-3 have guarantee b/s’s). A 2183. Ú PORT SAID #’S 35-6, 39, 44-5, Liverpool transit & “Per S/S Batanga” stroked
2148. Ö Unused b/w WWI postcard depicting scarce set .................... 785.75 Each tied on piece by Port Said 17 Dec 1921 out & “Addah” added. F, vert folds not affect-
ADMIRAL EMIL GUEPRATE the Commander CDS’s. F-VF.................... 198.00 ing stamps ................. Est 100.00+
of the French Mediterranean Fleet, on shore 2184. Û PORT SAID #’s 56-69, Cpl set to 150m. 2245. Ú 52, 54, VF................ 140.00
in SALONICA. General Baumann is also with F-VF (67-8 have guarantee b/s’s) . . . 217.70 2246. Ö 63, KE 2 Shilling 6d tied by Gambia
him. VF .................... Est 60.00+ 2185. Ú PORT SAID #’s J5-8, F-VF (J8 has Reg’d oval 30 Nov 1912 cancel on cover to
2149. Ö Unused WWI b/w postcard depicting guarantee b/s) .................. 255.00 Germany. Has red London hooded transit &
the wreck of a GERMAN ZEPPELIN which Ulm Station 31 Dec receiver. F. Nice single
was brought down by the French troops at FRANCE (TURKEY): usage..................... Est 175.00+
Compiegne 17 March, 1917. VF . Est 60.00+ 2186. Ö Stampless folded ship letter written 2247. Ö 64, KE 3 Shilling tied by Gambia 30
2150. Ö WWI b/w postcard depicting French in French with Constantinople / Turquie 27 Nov 1912 Reg’d oval cancel on cover to Ger-
GENERAL EMILE FAYOLLE. He was a major July 1842 CDS to Bordeaux. Has red boxed many. Has red London hooded transit & Ulm
French military officer during the War&adip- “Paquebots de la Mediterranee” h/s, fumigation 2212. Ú B3, Scarce surcharged Oujda issue Station 31 Dec receiver. F-VF, vert fold does
lomat & became a Marshal of France. Has slits with “Purifie a Lasaret/Malta” strike neatly tied by Guereif 1915 CDS on piece. not affect stamp. Scarce single usage .....
diff charity labels affixed & cancelled by 1917 2173. Û PAKHOI #’s 17-33, Scarce cpl set & Marselli transit. F-VF. Write-up accompanies VF. Signed by Champion. A very scarce .......................... Est 200.00+
CDS’s. F ................... Est 60.00+ to 10Fr. F-VF (32-3 are signed) .... 631.00 .......................... Est 150.00+ stamp with only 1,500 printed .... 1,400.00 2248. Û 65-6, F-VF ............... 117.50