(London 1908 Olympics) 1908 Monaco composite imperf proof sheet for various advertising/Exposition vignettes. The sheet in dull orange-brown with 71 item including four for ‘Nice Carnival’, two for Motor Boat Running and two for an Exhibition of Motor Boats, vertical column of nine, Paris Fair, Agricultural show and British Olympic Committee, four columns for Monaco Car Expo in two different designs. Heavy vertical and horizontal fold causing some splitting, also a couple of small tears and faults. These vignettes for 1908 Olympics are the only philatelic related items that mention the Games. A rare item.
1794 entire to Genoese Consul at Marseille, written from Genova bearing two-line 85/ MONACO handstamp at top; fine and clean condition
1889 (2 Avril) 1c. postal stationery newspaper wrapper, uprated 1885 10c. to Berlin; fine condition.
1891 Prince Albert I Die Proof of issued design on thin white paper with value tablet in black; fine and scarce
1898 picture postcard of Nice Casino franked 5c. Peace and Commerce, disallowed and Monte Carlo cds placed below, taxed on arrival with two France 5c. postage dues and cancelled on arrival at Mezidon.
1903 value declared envelope to Rome, Italy for 100 francs, franked 1901 10c. and 1891-94 50c. tied by faint cds, similarly faint segmented framed charge handstamp, reverse with five largely complete wax seals and Italian transits and arrival cancels.
1905 incoming underfranked cover from Austria with manuscript "2.40" charged raised with Postage Dues 5c. (2), 30c. and 50c. (4) affixed and tied cds
1905 Postage Due Epreuve de Luxe for 9 values including an unissued 5f. blue; fine condition with glassine folded over to reverse, never hinged.
1922 5fr. Castle in black engraved actual size proof on thin card, fine and fresh, hinged.
1938 (20.6.) registered cover to Sheerness, Kent franked 1938 National Fete 10f. miniature sheet with part of address, the registration label superimposed on sheet, reverse with monogram of Bristol & Majestic Hotels and arrival cancels.