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French lot of 30 luxury proofs titled Épreuves de luxe, in like-new condition, printed by Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste in the 1990s, featuring ships, monuments, art and notable figures.
Description from the seller
Set of 30 French luxury proofs – stamps of France – Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste – 1990s – ships, monuments, art, figures
Description
Beautiful lot of 30 French luxury proofs, printed by the Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste – France.
Proofs presented on white cardboard sheets, with the stamp printed in the center or in pairs depending on the issues. A varied and visually interesting lot, including notably:
* Boats / sailing ships: series featuring Belle Poule, Belem, Simon Bolivar, Azira, Europa, etc.
* Monuments and heritage: Cathedral of Auch, Jurade de Saint-Émilion, Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg.
* Art and culture: Venus de Milo, Delacroix – Liberty Leading the People, Émile Gallé / École de Nancy.
* Figures and commemorations: René Caillié, Richard the Lionheart, Stamp Day, etc.
* Presence of several denominations in francs and dual franc/euro display for some issues.
* Sailboats / ships: double issue with ancient vessels, nicely presented in blue.
* Aviation: Airbus A300-B4, denomination 15,00 F, airmail stamp 1999.
* Europe / European politics: elections to the European Parliament, Council of Europe 1949-1999.
* Diplomatic relations: France-Israel 1949-1999.
* Art: Claude Monet – Nymphéas, Evening Effect, Jean Goujon.
* Cultural heritage: Lebanon’s cultural heritage.
* Society / commemorations: census, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris 1849-1999.
* Modern stamps: birth announcements “it’s a girl / it’s a boy”, “thank you”, “yes”, transition to the euro, etc.
* Landscape / French heritage: Dieppe and cliffs
Condition
Very good overall condition
Sheets uncancelled, clean, stored flat. Some small handling marks may be present.
Set of 30 French luxury proofs – stamps of France – Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste – 1990s – ships, monuments, art, figures
Description
Beautiful lot of 30 French luxury proofs, printed by the Imprimerie des Timbres-Poste – France.
Proofs presented on white cardboard sheets, with the stamp printed in the center or in pairs depending on the issues. A varied and visually interesting lot, including notably:
* Boats / sailing ships: series featuring Belle Poule, Belem, Simon Bolivar, Azira, Europa, etc.
* Monuments and heritage: Cathedral of Auch, Jurade de Saint-Émilion, Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg.
* Art and culture: Venus de Milo, Delacroix – Liberty Leading the People, Émile Gallé / École de Nancy.
* Figures and commemorations: René Caillié, Richard the Lionheart, Stamp Day, etc.
* Presence of several denominations in francs and dual franc/euro display for some issues.
* Sailboats / ships: double issue with ancient vessels, nicely presented in blue.
* Aviation: Airbus A300-B4, denomination 15,00 F, airmail stamp 1999.
* Europe / European politics: elections to the European Parliament, Council of Europe 1949-1999.
* Diplomatic relations: France-Israel 1949-1999.
* Art: Claude Monet – Nymphéas, Evening Effect, Jean Goujon.
* Cultural heritage: Lebanon’s cultural heritage.
* Society / commemorations: census, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris 1849-1999.
* Modern stamps: birth announcements “it’s a girl / it’s a boy”, “thank you”, “yes”, transition to the euro, etc.
* Landscape / French heritage: Dieppe and cliffs
Condition
Very good overall condition
Sheets uncancelled, clean, stored flat. Some small handling marks may be present.

