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1895? Four schoolbook dust-jackets published by C(amille) Charier in Saumur, France, depicting fables: “Wolf Become Shepherd”; TB; TMCM; and WC. $10 each from Bertrand Cocq, Calonne-Ricouart, France, Sept., ’21.

Fragile and beautiful old book…

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2014 Four Serbian stamps. Decia Marka. DS (23), FC (35), CJ (46), and "The Tortoise and the Eagle" (70). "Basne." Apparently the art work is done, two by J.J. Vlahovic and two by M. Pachovich. Scott 680-683. Multiple copies from several…

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This cup, 1½" high, has its handle and features FC. $25 from Marlene Schmidt, Readlyn, Iowa, August, '00.

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1980? Metal ashtry with FC advertising Charpentier Perpignan. Signed A. Péron. 3¾" x 4". Unknown source.

Great simple design. Three channels for holding cigarettes. A surprisingly heavy piece. I tried to find which or what "Charpentier"…

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This FC saucer, 2¾" in diameter, matches the cup just above. $15 from Marlene Schmidt, Readlyn, Iowa, August, '00.

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FC: 6½"

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FC: 5"

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Svetosh: About 3½" square. 20 grams. FC.

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Laima: About 1½" x 3⅜". 20 grams. FC.

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1920? 8" cream-colored plate with a blue-green colored design depicting "The Fox and the Goat." The plate reads "Fables de LaFontaine" and "Le Renard et le Bouc." The back stamp reads "Porcelaine opaque de Gien." There is a registry mark on the…
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