France, postal history, a study of the Marianne issues,prising: P. Gandon's photograph of the Marianne head (signed Gandon); three 1944 undenominated proofs on two cards, one black signed Gandon and Cortot, and two blue signed Hourriez; a black 1F50 proof on card, signed Corot, and the standard red 1F50 proof (unsigned); five corner blocks of early printing 1F50 denomination with marginal printed dates; a brown 4F proof on card signed Gandon, and a standard purple 4F proof on card (unsigned); a block of four undenominated blue 4F proofs, a block of four denominated blue 4F proofs, and two corner blocks of early printing 4F denomination with marginal printed dates; with a folder of further stamps to include GB two QV 2/6, two KE 5/-, and 5/- seahorses, all used, and a selection of FDCs (Qty)