1849/69, magnificent specialized used collection with 823 covers and cards, specialized with an abundance of shades, varieties and proofs, an abundance of duplicates with Mi.-Nr. 1 (x6, incl. 3 covers), 2 (x6, incl. one cover), 5 (x5, incl. 3 covers), 7 (x5, incl. one cover), 16 (x53, incl. 11 covers), 32 (x7. incl. one cover and one front, some faults), 44 (x9, incl. one cover), etc., many interesting usages with some many better destinations with Mi.-Nr. 12Ib (scarcer lemon shade) and 15a with PC “486” on entire letter to the Great Duchy of Bade (certificate Goebel BPP), also private perforations as Susse, 25 c. blue proof used on cover to Isle sur Sorgue with arrival (certifcate Roumet), 1854 transatlantic mail with 10c. and 25 c. with red cds “BUREAU MARITIME LE HAVRE” to entire letter to New York (certificate Roumet), etc., some Ballons Montés, a delightful selection of the Bordeaux issue with multiples, etc. Mixed condition as to be expected, overall in fresh condition, expertly mounted and described on exhibition pages and neatly housed in 11 albums. An astonishing lot (ex Mi.-Nr. 1-55, ex Yvert-Nr. 1-60)
