Old lot of sorted envelopes stamps philately France Switzerland Europe bulk

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of a voluminous collection of old envelopes and paper sleeves, in beige, white, and kraft colors, stored in bulk. Handwritten annotations are visible on each envelope, indicating countries (France, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, South Africa, Paraguay, etc.), sometimes years (1947, 1969), and quantities or lists, attesting to methodical sorting by a philatelist. Several envelopes reveal stamps, mostly old, including some booklet fragments and recognizable French or European series shown in the photo.

Most of the sleeves are closed, but a few show canceled or new stamps, with classic designs and varied colors (brown, green, red). The general presentation evokes a stock accumulated over several decades, with precise groupings by country or period, as evidenced by the detailed handwritten inscriptions on many envelopes.

The lot includes a mix of envelopes, sleeves, and sheets, some in white paper, others in kraft or paper yellowed by time. Visible annotations include mentions such as "Switzerland 1947", "South Africa 1969", "France 1947-52", or lists of face values and series, highlighting the geographical and thematic diversity of the content.

Several stamps are visible through the openings of the envelopes, mainly small format, with illustrations typical of 20th-century European philately. Some stamps are partially visible, others are stored inside the sleeves, suggesting a potentially rich and heterogeneous lot, ideal for in-depth sorting or varied philatelic exploration.

The general condition of the envelopes varies: some papers show a slight patina or traces of ink or handling, while others appear to be in good condition. The ensemble displays an authentic presentation, typical of old philatelic lots preserved for several decades.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of signs of use, patina, and possible marks related to the handling of envelopes and sleeves. The exact content has not been verified in detail; only the external annotations and the stamps visible on the shown side are considered.

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