{"product_id":"lot-de-timbres-obliteres-anciens-france-vrac-philatelie-vintage-avec-pochette-m","title":"Lot of vintage French canceled stamps, philately bulk with M pouch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Both the stamps and the pouch show signs of use, handling, and patina related to their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping, careful packaging, and tracked delivery by a professional seller specializing in antique objects and philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: used stamps, old stamp lot, French philately, vintage stamp, bulk old stamps, stamp lot, French stamps, old stamp pouch, stamp on fragment, postal mark, retro stationery, French stamp collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244222533959,"sku":"344f237b-8b09-41a5-8fc4-dc5825590ac0","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_63e738ae-b24e-4190-9ee0-d2b920c323d0.jpg?v=1782618363","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-de-timbres-obliteres-anciens-france-vrac-philatelie-vintage-avec-pochette-m","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}