Lot of vintage French canceled stamps, philately bulk with M pouch

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of a collection of old, used stamps, presented in bulk, as shown in the photograph. The stamps are mainly from France, with various designs and face values, and are mounted on fragments of paper or envelopes. Notable examples include red, blue, purple, and green stamps, some featuring famous portraits or republican symbols characteristic of 20th-century French philately.

The cancellations are varied, with several legible city postmarks such as Paris, Marseille, or Versailles, as well as different partially visible dates. Each stamp shows a patina of use, typical of manual sorting and prolonged storage, which gives the lot an authentic and retro appeal sought after by philatelic enthusiasts.

The set comes with an old green paper pouch, bearing the printed inscription "AU DEUX FRÈRES, 8 RUE DE ROME, MARSEILLE". This envelope adds a touch of historical and local evocation to the set, recalling the specialized shops of the past.

The stamps visible in the photo show various cuts of backing material, reflecting artisanal selection or in-store sorting. The colors have remained vibrant for some specimens, while others show signs of wear or slight discoloration, testifying to their age and postal circulation.

The lot will suit anyone looking for old French stamps to enrich a theme or complete an album, or for creative uses in vintage decoration or stationery.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Both the stamps and the pouch show signs of use, handling, and patina related to their age.

Did you know? Used French stamps, collected on envelope fragments, were once sold in bulk in specialized shops like "Au Deux Frères" in Marseille, a popular practice in the first half of the 20th century. These lots allowed philatelists to discover new postmarks and enrich their collection with pieces sometimes originating from distant correspondence.

AFW Reassurance

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