Lot of cancelled French stamps Camp des Milles SARAL satellite philately

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Description

This lot consists of used French postage stamps, presented on a cardboard sheet. Several series are visible, including examples of the "Camp des Milles 1939-1942 Aix-en-Provence" stamp (blue and orange background, illustration of the camp, black text), as well as "Satellite SARAL 50 years of space cooperation" stamps (predominantly black, illustration of a satellite orbiting Earth, yellow and white inscriptions). There are also stamps with a predominantly white and blue background depicting a group of figures, with the mention "France" and clear blue cancellations.

The stamps are standard rectangular formats, with vibrant colors and detailed illustrations. All stamps are postmarked, as evidenced by the visible cancellations, mainly in blue. The lot includes several copies of each type, neatly arranged on the sheet, which facilitates their examination and identification.

The visuals highlight various historical and scientific themes: the memory of Camp des Milles during World War II, Franco-Indian space cooperation through the SARAL satellite, and a scene likely illustrating a significant event or figure in contemporary French history (blue detail on a white background, uniformed figures).

The support used is a philatelic storage sheet with pockets, suitable for preserving used stamps. The stamps have regular perforations on the edges, characteristic of modern French postal issues. No major defects are visible on the exposed faces: the stamps appear to be in good general condition, with well-preserved colors and clear impressions.

Some stamps are accompanied by small handwritten labels indicating reference numbers and values (e.g., 4915, 6936, 6685), useful for systematic classification or quick identification.

Condition

These stamps are used and sold as-is. The cancellations are clearly visible, and no tears or significant creases are observable on the front. The set presents a clean and tidy appearance, ready to be integrated into an album or a thematic presentation.

Did you know? Camp des Milles, located in Aix-en-Provence, was the largest internment and deportation camp in southeastern France during World War II. Today, it is a recognized memorial site, and its history is regularly commemorated by specific philatelic issues.

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