Lot no. 266
ALGÉRIE - ALGERIA
Third Republic (1870-1940). Set of three medals, Centenary of 1930, International Philatelic Exhibition of North Africa 1930, Paris (Arthus-Bertrand).
Av. ALGER 1930. Between olive branches, the cathedral of Algiers.
Rv. NORTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION. In a floriated cartouche, the various means of transporting the mail: liner, aircraft, locomotive, cyclist, camel driver advancing to the left and Post Office truck.
Esc.205 v. - Ruedas 304 v.; Bronze, silver and vermeil - 63.65 g, 59.25 g and 59.55 g - 40 mm - 12 h
In the original burgundy leatherette case from ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS (the case closure is missing).
In bronze (triangle AB and BRONZE), silver (triangle AB and SILVER and hure) and vermeil (triangle AB and SILVER and hure). Very rare with the original box. Superb at Fleur de coin.
This box also exists with four medals, our three presented and one in gold, of reduced dimensions (see Collin du Bocage sale, 5 December 2018, expert S. Sombart, No. 98).
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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