French Monaco - RARE 1885 Prince Charles 15c Issue MVLH Start Price USD 249.00 Current Price USD 249.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 Location Seattle - The Emerald City See more about 'French Monaco - RARE 1885 Prince Charles 15c Issue MVLH' Description This very lovely and elegant rare first definitive was issued in 1885 by the Postal administration for the Mediterranean principality of French-protected Monaco. The issue depicts a classic portrait of Prince Charles. The colors are bright and fresh, and the stamp is in excellent condition.  Mint very lightly hinged. Scott - #5 This series comes from a Portuguese Colonial collection that has arrived from the estate of a wealthy collector in Newport, Rhode Island. The collection is quite extensive, with a large number of very hard to find issues. Shipping rates for 2008 are: US destinations - $2.00 for the first item, and 50 cents each additional item; All other destinations - $4.00 for the first item, and 50 cents each additional item; Purchases in excess of $100 will require registered post and insurance for an additional cost of $8.00. Place a Bid!