1849-2009, a very fine and eclectic collection of mint and cancelled French issues in 10 large albums. You will note for example the presence of the first cancelled issue of France, Y&T n°18 x2 of which a first choice with Roumet certificate, n°33 (2), double issue of Bordeaux, n°148 to 155 cancelled 1st choice, heart of block 242A, complete Caisses d'Amortissement series, BF1, 2, etc. This collection is also interesting in that it contains 2 albums of tax stamps collected and laid out in a very specialised manner. Uncommon values. There is a small face section, but also a fine collection of vignettes, some in blocks of four. A binder containing end-of-catalogue items including a collection of Alsace-Lorraine advanced, parcel post, CFA and LVF (3 Bear blocks including imperforate and two varieties of offset stitching and printing). A must-see collection, a guaranteed surprise on receipt!