Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

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  • Losnr. : 4444 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. brown and 20 c. rose, used on the spectacular 1872 cover from Salama to Rotherham, England tied by bold "24" numeral obliterator in black, with transit datestamp of the British Post office in COLON adjacent (Jan 25, 1872) in black. Reverse with 'Correos / Guatemala' circular datestamp of transit (Jan ) and Rotherham arrival cds (Feb 26). Un-taxed (Guatemala had yet to join the UPU) and docketed alongside the adhesives with manuscript "Rec'd R.O. (Robert Owen, the addressee) Feb 26, last post" which was possibly the reason the letter escaped Postage Due. This cover was carried on the same day as a quadruple rate cover bearing five 1871 20 c. rose (ex Hubbard, lot 124, illustration with the lot) to the addressee's brother in Sheffield, arriving on the same day and charged 3 shillings Postage Due. File fold crosses the adhesives, however this is the sole recorded cover with a 25 centavos rate to Europe - this being applicable only in the 'decimal' period: March 1, 1871 until January 26, 1872, after which the rate was reduced to 20 centavos. Illustrated in the Goodman handbook on page 46. A magnificent and extremely rare cover, the sole recorded franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 554.rn 
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4459 Guatemala

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    1873: 1 peso yellow, a used example on cover front from Guatemala City to Cadiz, Spain at double rate endorsed 'via Panama', tied by "Guatemala" cds in black (Nov 20) with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" datestamp in red alongside of the same day to denote Steamer mail. 'London / Paid' transit cds in red deleted by London numeral obliterator '26' in black and struck with red "T" marking to denote unpaid and manuscript '50' (French centimes) in blue crayon. Spanish charge of 1 peseta in red also on front. Listed in the Goodman census which records just three frankings bearing this stamp, although a fourth cover has been seen. Extremely rare and a primary Exhibition piece for Guatemalan classic philately. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 557; Collection Max Platinga.rnrnNote: The three frankings recorded in Goodman are the 'Hubbard' cover to Madrid (lot 151) - Goodman illustration on page 60, the combination cover with British Honduras adhesives (Goodman illustration page 61) and the above item.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4443 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used with 10 c. blue (2), one with rounded corner perf., used on the famous 1871 double rate cover to San Francisco, USA all adhesives cancelled by light strikes of the Guatemala City "1" numeral obliterator and by Maltese Cross segmented cork handstamps in black to prevent possible re-use. 'Correos / Guatemala' circular datestamp in black at left (Oct 10) and the 5 c. adhesive further tied on arrival by "San Francisco / Cal." cds (Oct 27) in black. Taxed upon receipt with '20' (cents) due to pay in manuscript. A very rare and spectacular cover, the earliest recorded stamped cover to the USA, prepaying double the 'decimal' rate (March 1, 1871 to January 26, 1872) of 12 centavos to the American nations and the sole exaample thus. Illustrated in the Goodman handbook on page 48. Exceptionally rare: the earliest recorded stamped cover from Guatemala.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 108; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 552.
    Ausruf : 3.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 8.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4562 Mexiko

    1861: Puebla 8 r. green on red-brown, a fine used example with sheet marginal 4 r. black on yellow showing guideline at left, used on 1862 registered front of cover to the Lottery in Mexico City, each stamp boldly cancelled by straight line FRANCO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1147B) in black. The edge of cover with six circular handstamps denoting registration (Schatzkes fig. 1153A) and two line CERTIFICACION A PUEBLA / SALIO EN 8 de Nbre. de 1862 (Schatzkes fig. 1164) above. Slight file fold between the stamps not affecting the adhesives or appearance. Reverse with docketing of receipt (Nov 10) and oval 'Administracion General de la Loteria Nacional' handstamp in black. An extremely rare usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Bill Shelton (1984); Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4240.rnrnNote: It is believed the 8 reales green on red-brown was issued in April 1862, therefore by the time this cover was mailed, it is probable that just 300 stamps had been consigned to Puebla.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4471 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, an early usage of a single example on the famous 1878 part cover to London (Matthews correspondence) endorsed 'via Belize' with a further example excised at right, tied by bold strike of the "18" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de Zacapa" datestamp (Aug 3) at left in black. British Honduras 1877 1 s. green, perf. 14, applied in transit (Gi 16) and tied by "O" barred obliterator in black with Belize cds (Aug 15) at right, as Guatemala had yet to join the UPU. London cds of arrival (Sept 12) on reverse. Trimmed at right for better display, illustrated prior to this event in Goodman on page 86. Despite the imperfection, a piece of great rarity with just two combination covers with British Honduras recorded. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Zurich, 1-6 Nov 1993; Collection F-W Lange; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                   Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 559.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4435 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff and 5 c. bistre-brown, used on 1871 cover to Ramon Rodriguez in Mazatenango, tied by numeral "1" obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp at right (Oct 28) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, cleaned but of exceptional rarity, the companion cover was in Hubbard (lot 96) and Castilejo (lot 1024) which was identically franked and mailed one week before this example. Goodman records five first issue covers with the 1 centavo adhesive, including this example, however a further example has come to light (F-W Lange collection) since the handbook was published; of these six covers just three were used in the 'decimal' period (March 1 1871 until January 26, 1872) prior to Guatemala reverting to their former currency in January 1872 and there are only two recorded 6 centavo internal frankings. An exhibition item of the foremost importance.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4451 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, a single example used on 1872 cover from Guatemala City to Paris endorsed 'via Panama', tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Correos / Guatemala" despatch cds in blue at left (Sept 17) and thence via British P.O. in COLON with circular datestamp in black (Oct 21), London (Nov 12) where framed 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy marking was applied in black and charged '12' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. Unrecorded in the Goodman census (which records three covers) but further research shows that even now just six single frankings of this stamp are known, three of which are to France. A spectacular and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 123; Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 553.rn 
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4434 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, the spectacular usage of two single examples, a defective pair broken on opening the letter and a block of sixteen (4 x 4) similarly touched into in places when the letter was opened, all used on reverse of 1873 cover to Bordeaux and cancelled by manuscript lines in ink.  Obverse with oval "Correos / Guatemala" datestamp (Feb 11) in blue, three line dated PANAMA / TRANSIT in black (March 15), thence via London where framed 'GB / 1F 90c.' Accountancy marking was struck in black. London cds (April 14) in red and charged '15' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. Illustrated in the Goodman handbook on page 44. Despite faults an absolutely key item for classic Guatemalan philately - the largest known first issue franking. Cert. Scheller (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4429 Guatemala

    1871: Die Proof for 1 c. value printed in deep black, covered in mica and inset into De La Rue card dated 'Nov 12, 1866' at upper left. Slight cuts into the card of the Proof but a splendid Proof demonstrating the date when stamps were first ordered by Guatemala under the Government of President Vicente Cerna and their proposed move to the decimal system. Unique Goodman DP1B.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 76; Collection Nils Farnstrom; Collection Max Platinga.rnrnNote: The engraver, the Frenchman Jean Ferdinand Jounert de la Ferte, was working for De La Rue in 1866 when the Government Mint in Paris succeeded in gaining the contract to print the first Guatemalan adhesive stamps. The first print run was completed for the 1 centavo value on September 10 and 11, 1867. Due to procrastination and internal difficulties the issue was delayed until 1871. See Goodman for further details.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4559 Mexiko

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    Mazatlan 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a fine vertically bisected example showing part vertical guideline at left, used as 4 reales and tied to September 28, 1861 cover to Puerto de Mazatlan by bold strike of wreathed FRANCO / EN / CULIACAN handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 760) in black. At this date Mazatlan had received 1'000 stamps of the 8 reales (the previous shipment being lost in transit), the stock of just 660 of the 4 reales having been exhausted. It is interesting to note that the voluminous sale of the Erich Koenig 'Splits' had no example of a bisected usage from Mazatlan. An extremely fine and rare Sub-Office franking. Photocopy of cert. Jaretzky (1987).rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4224.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4770 Venezuela

    1873 (Nov): 'Contrasena - Estampillas de Correo' 2 c. green, a vertical strip of three, good margins all round and of excellent colour, central stamp with Plate Variety "Additional Horizontal line under DOS", used on cover  from La Guaira to Caracas tied by undated circular "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamps in black. A remarkable franking and most probably unique - it is interesting to note that the Large Gold Medal E. M. de Bustamente collection contained no example of this stamp on letter and the equally comprehensive Heister Large Gold Medal collection exhibited just one cover bearing this stamp.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 5-7 May 1970, lot 1227.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4442 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a used horizontal pair on 1874 cover from Guatemala City to Retalhuleu, tied by "Guatemala" circular datestamp in black (May 6), with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds perfectly struck in red (May 6) alongside, demonstrating the cover was to travel by Steamer. Internal docketing of receipt (May 10) in manuscript. Recorded by Goodman on page 52, who records just this one cover with a pair of 5 centavos adhesives, there are however, two recorded thus - another from the same correspondence (ex Miguel Ricoy) with one stamp repaired. The sole recorded internal 10 c. rate cover in fine condition and a great rarity of the issue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 107; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4456 Guatemala

    1873: 4 r. violet, single example used on 1877 entire letter endorsed 'par Panama' to Chaux des Fonds, Switzerland tied by "Guatemala" cds (May 19) in black with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds in red (same day) denoting the cover was to go by Steamer. Struck in transit with "T" marking (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in black, with reverse showing London cds in red (June 22) and taxed with '50' in blue crayon - this amount deleted on arrival where charged 100 c. to pay. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook: the sole recorded classic period cover known to Switzerland. Unique. Cert. Eichele (2001).rnrnProvenance: Collection Silvain Wyler, Corinphila sale 165, Nov-Dec 2010, lot 476; Collection Max Platinga.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4580 Nicaragua

    1853/55: USA 3 c. dull red, a horizontal pair used on 1853 cover from San Francisco to Brunswick, Maine, tied by 'San Francisco / Cal.' datestamp (Aug 11) in black. Framed 'FROM / NOISY CARRIERS / MAIL / 77 LONG WHARF S.F. CAL.' in blue alongside. The cover left for San Juan del Sur on board the SS Sierra Nevada, travelling 'via Nicaragua' (San Juan del Norte) where transferred to 'The Star of the West' which arrived in New York on Sept 9, 1853. The adhesives and envelope with small faults but rare.

    Corrigenda: Cover travelled on the US post office contract route via Panama and not as described via Nicaragua. The manuscript endorsement had not been followed.

    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 4764 Venezuela

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    1865: Postal Forgery ½ r. orange, a used example on 1865 entire letter from Maracaibo (Nov 7), mailed in La Guaira to Caracas endorsed 'por Emilia', tied by bold "ADMON DE CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" datestamp (first year of use) in black (Nov 15). A fine and extremely rare entire Scott = $ 3'000.rnrnNote: Scott lists this stamp as 'redrawn', however it is more correctly termed as an unauthorised Postal Forgery whether printed in yellow or orange. For further information see Edition XVI, page 109, a copy of which is enclosed with the lot. The very few covers bearing the Postal Forgery which have survived are all dated between June 6 and December 18, 1865.
    Ausruf : 850 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4009 Argentinien

    Confederation 1858 (May 1): 15 c. dark blue, Plate B, an unused block of thirty six (9 x 4) in a deep rich shade, positions 10-18 / 19-27 / 28-36 / 37-45, with position 27 showing some doubling to the NE outer corner; and first, third and sixth stamps in each row with "." between "EN" of "CENTAV.". Huge margins on three sides and clear to ample at base, two insignificant creases do not affect the superb and fresh appearance, large part or unmounted og. A rare and most appealing multiple Gi 3a = £ 3'600+/Jalil 3Aa = $ 12'000 as four strips of nine types/ Scott = $ 12'000.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4618 Kanalzone

    1918 (Oct 18): Panama Canal Official penalty envelope mailed on the First Flight from Cristobal to Balboa struck with superb circular THE PANAMA CANAL / First Trip / AERO MAIL / 9 A.M. Oct. 18 / 1918 / ATLANTIC-PACIFIC cachet in blue and two strikes (one superb) of the acceptance cachet BALBOA HEIGHTS, C.Z. / First Trip / AERO MAIL / 10 A.M. Oct 18 / 1918 / RECEIVED in violet. Repaired opening tear at upper left. Whilst 919 pieces of mail were carried by Major W.W.Wynne in a Seaplane, most were Liberty Loan subscription request forms which, if utilised would have been sent back to the Government or, if not, probably thrown away. Either way, an immensely rare Flight cover Muller #1 = 25'000 points.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4716 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 100 c. deep carmine lake and 1860 Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, all adhesives cut close, used on registered 1860 cover to San José tied by bold strikes of framed "CERTIFICADO" in black and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 28) in black. The 60 c. lilac with vertical bend where it was originally placed around the edge of the cover and the fourth 100 c. in the strip with an unusual pre-printing paper fold, a pli accordeon, across the centre of the stamp. A spectacular and extremely rare registered usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 4229; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2128.rn 
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 13.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4519 Honduras

    1858 (Jan 17): Cover and contents written from Aquanquetirique to Miss Godown in Easton, Pa., USA with the letter stating 'I am a leveller for one Party and have a very rough piece of country to level over. Our work extends from a point called 'Naranja' (about 4 miles from the Summit) to the town of Caridad..there has been considerable trouble in this expedition, much quarreling and ill feeling among the heads of the enterprise and English parties...my clothes are in the last stages of dilapidation and will have to adopt the custom of this country and not wear much of anything..'. Struck on arrival with 'Steamship / 10' (cents) charge mark in black. A fine and rare cover.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4419 Ecuador

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    1922 (Sep 10): Pioneer Airmail Flight by the Italian Pilots Lodi, Cecovilli & Campagnoli. Postal Tax 1920 1 c. olive-green tied to small piece by six line CORREO HIDRO - AEREO - GUA. / YAQUIL - SALINAS - MANTA / ESMERALDAS - 10 STIEM / BRE DE 1922 - PILOTO, CAM / PAGNOLI - OBSERVADOR, LODI / MECANICO, CECOVILLI in black. Extremely rare: these pieces were intended to be affixed to the small amount of Mail carried which mostly consisted of Newspapers. Just 200 stamps surcharged thus. Small spot well away from stamp has been poorly cleaned. Rare. Cert. E. Diena (1989) Longhi 22NEa/Muller #7 = 5'000 pts.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 460 CHF

    Losnr. : 4460 Guatemala

    Fiscal Used for Postage 1876: ½ r. copper bronze on blued paper, imperforate, the famous example used on 1876 cover addressed to Sr. Don Feliciano Garcia (then the chief private secretary to the President of the republic of Guatemala) in Quezaltenango tied by "Guatemala" circular datestamp (Nov 20) in black. "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds alongside in red for the same date with arrival cds "Correos de Quetzaltenango" in black on reverse (Dec 3) and readdressed back to the Capital. A very rare cover - Fiscal stamps were never authorised for Postage - and the sole recorded usage. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 153; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4217 Kolumbien

    1861: New Granada 20 c. red, the famous unused block of eighteen stamps, marginal from the top of the sheet, positions 4-7 / 13-16 / 22-25 / 31-34 / 40-41, with position 40 showing the "Retouched 2" in figure "20". Fresh colour nd, whilst creased between the second and third row, hardly any defects of significance, with large part original gum. The largest and most spectacular block of the 20 centavos and the most stunning multiple of the entire New Granada issue. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Consul Span, Corinphila sale 39, Oct 1951, lot 5712; Collection G. F. Larsen, Corinphila sale 47, Nov 1960, lot 3667; Collection Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 183, 18-19 Sept 2013, lot 3108.
    Ausruf : 15.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4379 Ecuador

    1865/72: 4 r. red in a pale soft rose shade and 1 r. orange-buff in a bright clear shade in horizontal strip of three (positions 66-68 with position 66 showing major plate flaw "diagonal scratch from centre circle to base"), used on judicial cover front to Guaranda tied by two neat strikes of "Ambato" circular datestamp (30 June) in black. Cover folded for display with weight '14g.' in manuscript at left corresponding to the franking. Slightly shortened but a scarce and most attractive piece.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4248.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 4448 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type II, wide "0", used on 1872 second sheet of entire letter to Guatemala City carried at double rate, tied by "11" numeral obliterator in black of Champerico. The stamp with straight edge at right and rounded top left corner perforation but just three covers are recorded (one listed in the Goodman handbook) with this stamp paying the internal double rate. Despite imperfections a very rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 549.rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 4441 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used on 1874 cover from Guatemala City to Antigua, tied by scarce usage of the 'Guatemala' datestamp (April 21) in black. Carried by Steamer with corresponding "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" datestamp in red of the same day alongside. Recorded in the Goodman census with just 7, perhaps eight single 5 c. frankings now known. Slight envelope imperfection well above the adhesive, a rare and most attractive cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Zurich, 1-6 Nov 1993; Collection F-W Lange; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 547.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4581 Panama

    1845 (Feb 14): Entire letter prepaid from Paris to the Captain of the 'Angelina' in Valparaiso endorsed 'voie de Panama', struck with 'Bureau Central' cds in red with framed 'PD' in red alongside. Fine and scarce French Consular "PANAMA / *" transit in red (March 29) also on obverse with reverse showing a further strike on day of despatch South with "PANAMA / *" in red (April 1) and manuscript '22' décimes rate. Rare and fine entire.rnrnNote: The rarity of this marking can be noted by Salles failing to find an example. Note also that the date on both strikes on this entire has been altered in red ink manuscript from 1843 to 1845, proof that the Consular datestamp was rarely utilised.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4551 Mexiko

    Chiapas 1856: ½ r. blue, the sensational horizontal strip of six used on reverse of November 7, 1859 entire letter from San Cristobal to Tuxtla, the strip with large to enormous margins all round, tiny scissor cut between second and third stamps in margin only, all tied by three strikes of circular C. DE. SN. CRISTOBAL handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 113) well struck in blue. A superb and very rare entire in wonderful quality. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, March 1990, lot 1011; Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4006.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4479 Guatemala

    1881 (July): 20 c. on 2 r. carmine-rose, an unused block of four of vibrant colour, well centred for this issue, horizontal crease across lower pair that does not detract from frontal appearance, fresh and fine, large og. Goodman states 'even pairs are uncommon'. The largest known multiple of this stamp, there being but two known blocks of four. A rarity. Signed Holcombe Gi 20 = £ 280++/Scott = $ 400++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Miguel Ricoy, RL, Zurich, 11 Nov 1987, lot 1073; Collection José Castillejo, Spink, New York, 8 June 2016, lot 1095.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4464 Guatemala

    1875 (April 15): Liberty 1 r. blue, used example diagonally bisected (upper right half) on 1877 mourning envelope to Quezaltenango tied by "9" numeral obliterator in black with corresponding "Correos de Mazatenango" circular datestamp (July 14) at left, paying the ½ real internal rate.rnIllustrated in Goodman on page 77. Goodman lists just four bisected usages, this describer has recorded five such usages. A splendid and extremely rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 154; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Ausruf : 2.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4555 Mexiko

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    Mexico District 1856: 1 r. yellow, 2 r. green and 8 r. red-lilac (2 examples) all used on cover front to Vera Cruz, endorsed 'Con Cartas para ultramar' (with letters for overseas) at top, and 'Por Extraordinario' (Express to Vera Cruz) above the adhesives, tied by lozenge of dots obliterator of Mexico City (Schatzkes fig. 826). An astonishing 19 reales franking and extremely fine for such a usage. Cert. Mepsi (1991).rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga, Nov 1957, lot 223; Collection Isaac Backal, Nov 1990, lot 5015; Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, Nov 2014, lot 4122.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4752 Venezuela

    Incoming Mail 1851: Second page of entire letter from Guelph, Canada to Caracas endorsed 'via Halifax', struck on despatch with GUELPH / UC datestamp in black and PAID striaght line handstamps alongside manuscript rates of 7½d. (4½ + 3). Reverse with Hamilton cds in blue (Nov 19), 'Montreal / LC' and 'Quebec / LC' datestamps both in red (Nov 22 and 23) and ST. THOMAS transit cds in black (Jan, 1852). Struck on obverse with circular CORREO DE VENEZUELA / GUAYRA / DEBE in black and rated '2' reales to pay. Rare - believed to be the sole recorded cover mailed from Canada to Venzuela in the pre-stamp period.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 4438 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. brown on buff, an unused Imperforate block of four from the top right of sheet, position 9-10 / 19-20, the upper pair showing the tête-bêche variety, with large sheet margin on two sides and thus confirming the position (the variety also occurs on pos. 103), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A magnificent multiple of great rarity. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1980) Gi 2ba = £ 2'500+/Scott = $ 3'600+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 64, June 1981, lot 2478; Collection Dr. Alfred Guggissberg, Corinphila sale 137, May 2003, lot 1950; Collection Mark Spycher; Collection Max Platinga.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4306 Costa Rica

    1941 (May 8): Caribbean & Central American Football Championships, Airmail, the set of Large Format sunken Die Proofs (11) by the American Banknote Co., with Master Die Proof without Duty Plate at base for Centimos design printed in rose-red (file number 82031) and complete set of 10 values from 15 c., red to 5 col. black in issued colours, all engraved on cards (226 x 151 mm.) with file numbers 82067-82076 at top and ABN imprint below. Fresh and very fine complete set. Rare and most attractive Gi 290/299.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4652 Peru

    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Retouched Plate with ten vertical lines in left label and large 'CO' in 'Franco' at top,the vertical used block of ten showing the connection between the Transfer blocks, positions 16-20/1-5/6-10/11-15/16-20; ironed central vertical creasing and a nick in margin at base otherwise a dramatic and most attractive multiple cancelled by dotted LLATA handstamps (Lamy & Rinck = 35 pts.) struck in blue. One of the largest multiples extant.rnrnProvenance: 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6940; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5113.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4462 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1876 cover to Retalhuleu tied by neat strike of "6" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos de Quezaltenango" datestamp (April 18) at left, pre-paying the under ½ ounce internal rate. Goodman records just four covers bearing this stamp with just such internal frankings known of which this is the earliest and finest. A superb and rare cover in the foremost quality for the issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 558.rn 
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4561 Mexiko

    Colima 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, 4 r. black on yellow and 1 r. black on green, fine used examples with just touched (1 r.) to ample to large margins, all cancelled on large piece by complete strike of oval framed CORREOS / COLIMA datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 179) in black (December 2, 1862). Sender's blue oval cachet at right. Scarce with just 1'052 of the 1 real, 840 of the 4 reales and just 380 of the 8 reales having been received at this date. A fine and most unusual three colour franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4216.
    Ausruf : 175 CHF
    Zuschlag : 175 CHF

    Losnr. : 4426 Ecuador

    Galapagos Islands 1940: Cover from Margret Wittmer on Floreana Island to Washington DC, struck with circular POST OFFICE / GALAPAGOS ISLANDS cachet in black, USA 3 c. violet applied and tied in transit by "Pago Pago / Samoa" cds (April 19) with Washington DC arrival on reverse (May 17). A fine and most appealing cover.rnrnNote: Margret Wittmer (1904-2000) and her husband arrived from Germany to live on the Galapagos Islands in 1932 as one of the original settlers on Floreana Island. The Wittmers were visited by Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt and Thor Heyerdahl amongst others. Her story is told in "A Woman's Pilgrimage to the Galapagos published in 1960.rn 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 4301 Costa Rica

    1939: VIII Pan-American Congress for Children, unissued Airmail isssue dated Oct 1939, the Large Format sunken Die Proofs (9) on cards (228 x 152 mm.) by the American Banknote Co., engraved for proposed 10 c. scarlet (file number '79998' at top), 15 c. in deep violet ('70999'), 25 c. ultramarine ('80000', with security punch-hole), 35 c. yellow-brown ('80001'), 60 c. blue-green ('80002'), 75 c. olive-green ('80003'), 1 col 35 c. vermilion ('80004'), 5 col. purple-brown ('80005') and 10 col. in magenta ('80006'). A splendid and a most attractive set.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4129 Brasilien

    1844/46: 60 r. black on thin greyish paper, Type II, the unused block of fifteen (5 x 3), positions 5-9 / 23-27, marginal from right of sheet with good to enormous margins, of fresh appearance and superb large part og. This multiple was originally a block of 27 stamps and separated (see Taveira, pages 186-189). A magnificent and rare multiple: the second largest unused multiple recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Rio' (Salih Kuyas), SG Frankfurt, 18 May 1978, lot 234; Collection Marcos de Souza Silveira, Brasilia, 17 April 1993, lot 0029.
    Ausruf : 5.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 6.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4446 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, the remarkable unused block of eighty (10 x 8), being the upper half of the sheet with all stamps Type I with wide "0" (Type I positions were from 1-94 and position 149), the block found with another large multiple where the two had stuck together and thus the gum was removed, some minor imperfections with on stamp closed tear and separation reinforced by hinges but the largest recorded multiple of this stamp (the Castilejo description, lot 1038, being erroneous) and an exhibition piece of the highest calibre. Unique Gi 3 = £ 620+/Scott = $ 880+.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4122 Brasilien

    1850 (Nov 30): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Copenhagen 'pr. Helding, Falmouth' with fraamed SHIP LETTER / PLYMOUTH in blue on reverse (Robertson S6), thence via Forwarding Agents 'Hambro & Son / London' with oval cachet, address deleted, and endorsed 'via Ostende' with 'LONDON / PAID' cds (Jan 20, 1851) in red. Framed 'Aus England / per Aachen Franco' in red at left (Van der Linden fig. 253). Reverse with Hamburg datestamps in black and KDOPA in blue (Jan 22) and a plethora of manuscript rate markings. Opens well for Exhibiti display, a most unusual entire. 
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4005 Argentinien

    1870 (Jan 30): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to New York via London, carried on the Maiden Voyage of the "Amazone" on this line and struck with octagonal 'BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 3' in black (Salles 1072d/3) - First day of Use of this Cachet D'Escale. Thence via London (March 1) where struck with Anglo French "FR./2F 20c" Accountancy marking (Salles 3102, Van Der Linden fig. 1264) in black. New York arrival on reverse (March 15). A fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3121.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 260 CHF

    Losnr. : 4051 Corrientes

    1860 (Feb 8): (3 c.) black on blue with pen stroke through UN REAL MC at base, eight examples used on the extraordinary registered cover from Goya to Restauracion, each cancelled by "#" manuscript markings in black ink with "CERTIFICADO" handstamp applied centrally on address panel next to "Goya" manuscript despatch cancellation. The cover showing one stamp with close margins and the other seven with ample to large margins all round, the address panel with some acid ink faults and rebacked to protect the cover, without doubt the most spectacular of all second issue Corrientes covers. An Exhibition piece.
    Ausruf : 7.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4472 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a used example on 1878 cover to Berlin, Germany tied by neat "25" numeral obliterator with superb circular "COBAN" datestamp (June 28) in red alongside. Struck with 'T / 1-10' marking in blue (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in London and charged '125 pf.' due in blue. Reverse with 'Correos / Guatemala' cds in red, London cds and Berlin arrival (Oct 16). This cover is unrecorded by Goodman, however a similar cover from this correspondence is illustrated on page 239. A fine and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (1997) Scott = $ 2'500.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4417 Ecuador

    1920 (Nov 4): Pioneer Airmail First Flight Guayaquil to Cuenca, official 'Telegrafo 1' postcard addressed to the Director of 'La Nacion' newspaper in Santiago, Chile (and the message signed by the owner of the aircraft, Jose A. Castillo) franked by 1920 3 c. bistre and by 1920 Postal Tax 1 c. deep blue tied by GUAYAQUIL / ECUADOR cds (Nov 2) and the 1 c. by three line PREMIER / CORREO AEREO / DEL ECUADOR cachet in black. Cuenca acceptance cds alongside (Nov 4). The 'Telegrafo 1' was a Macchi Hanriot aeroplane (HD-1) flown by the Italian pilot Elia Liut. A splendid and extremely rare usage - the first ever aeroplane flight in Ecuador Longhi 20NaB/Muller #1 = 10'000 points.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4380 Ecuador

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    1866: 4 r. brown-red, a horizontal strip of three in a rich dark shade, used in combination with 1865/67 ½ r. grey-blue and a horizontal pair of 1 r. yellow on 1870 legal cover to Ambato, all tied by five strikes of circular 'Quito / Franca' datestamp (Dec 14) in black. A splendid and extremely rare cover, the 14½ real rate would have paid for a 29 ounce letter and stirched correspondence. An outstanding and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 824.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 4.800 CHF

    Losnr. : 4466 Guatemala

    1875 (April 15): Liberty issue 2 r. dull red, two horizontal pairs used on front of 1878 cover to Belize, British Honduras tied by "18" numeral obliterators in black with corresponding "CORREOS DE ZACAPA" datestamp (July 3) in green at left. The adhesives over file fold but the sole recorded franking of this stamp larger than a pair on cover. Listed in Goodman on page 76. A very rare multiple franking for a package of between 2 and 3 ounces in weight. An exhibition item.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4450 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, the famous used block of eight (2 x 4) on large piece with a further vertical pair below, tied by weak strikes of probable "1" numeral obliterator of Guatemala City in black. Small imperfections as to be expected but a remarkable and extremely rare block - the used 'block of twelve' recorded, is in fact a block of six, a strip of three, a pair and a single - this being the largest known used multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 122; Collection Mark Spycher.rnrn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 4427 Ecuador

    Galapagos Islands 1940: Stampless Soldier's letter to USA struck with "U.S.S. MC CORMICK / ON EQUATOR duplex (May 22) in black, countersign handstamp by Commanding Officer (Destroyer Division 62) at upper right with circular CANONERO ABDON CALDERON / Armada Nacional / REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR cachets in blue on front and framed "Post Office / Galapagos" in black on reverse. Minor nick in envelope at base but a fine and rare cover with complete contents: "The Post Office is a barrel on a post, labelled Seamen's Post. The next ship through is supposed to pick this up and forward".
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4447 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, narrow "0", used on 1873 cover from Guatemala City to USA tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp (Jan 26) in blue at left. Struck on arrival with "N.Y. Steamship / 10" datestamp (Feb 19) in black. Recorded in the Goodman handbook, one of just four covers recorded paying the 10 c. 'Americas' single rate. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 550.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4772 Venezuela

    1880: 50 b. brown, a fine single example used on obverse of 1884 registered over to Nova Scotia, reverse with 1880 5 c. pale blue (3), 10 c. carmine and August 1882 25 c yellow-brown pair all tied by "PUERTO CABELLO" datestamps (May 21). Oval New York transit and two strikes of 'St. John N.B. / Canada' cds (June 4). An extremely scarce four colour mixed issue franking to a most unusual destination.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Venezuela', Harmers, New York, 15 June 1979, lot 1852.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 4196 Chile

    Incoming mail 1912: St. Pierre Miquelon '10' on 40 c. red on yellow, two pairs and a block of four, used on 1913 registered cover to Santiago, Chile tied by 'St. Pierre' datestamps (Aug 11) in black, with reverse showing 'Halifax / NS' transit cds (Aug 18) and New York oval datestamp (Aug 20). Right hand side of envelope with three American "Officially Resealed" labels and, on arrival, three further Chilean "Correos / Santiago " De / Chile" sawtooth Reseal labels in blue and red applied and tied by Santiago (Sept 19) datestamps. A very rare and most unusual usage.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4710 Uruguay

    1859: Thin figures 60 c. grey-lilac and 240 c. vermilion, the 60 c. just touched at one corner and the 240 c. with contemporary surface fault, used on March 13, 1861 quadruple rate cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black leaving the 240 c. clear at top where the major Plate Variety "Large Thin First "O" in Montevideo" shows clearly. Despite faults the 240 c. is rare on letter and this is is the sole example this describer has managed to trace with this variety on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Consul Weinburger.
    Ausruf : 3.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 5.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4016 Argentinien

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    1864/65: 10 c. green, wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, blurred printing, diagonally bisected and used on November 1867 entire letter to Concordia for the single rate, tied by oval framed "PASO DE LOS LIBRES" handstamp in blue. Rare and very fine for a Rivadavia bisect which are seldom found on complete entire letters. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Scott = $ 2'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Emerson (1939); Collection Norman Hubbard, Siegel, 18 July 1985, lot 48; Collection Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila, 15 June 2016, lot 292.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4332 Cuba

    US Occupation 1898/99: 5 c. on ½ m. blue-green, a used horizontal pair, left hand stamp with variety "Surcharge Omitted", right hand stamp type (g), position 1, tied to small piece by Puerto Principe cds (Jan 1, 1899) in black. Some minor peripheral aging but unique as such: the sole recorded example from the left side of the setting. Signed Bloch Scott = $ 500++.rnrnProvenance: Collections Tows, Juhring; Collection Peter Robertson, Christies, New York, March 1998, lot 2081.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF

    Losnr. : 4207 Kolumbien

    1859: 20 c. blue, Stone II, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4), marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, positions 12-16/23-27/34-3/45-49, showing the 'shaved clichés' with the right margin showing truncated 'Nationales' on positions 34 and 46. The block with large margins all round, some minor creasing largely between the stamps and the odd airhole as usual with the issue; of excellent colour and large part part og. A superb early multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Felipe Toro Pinzón, Spink, Lugano, 10 Nov 2016, lot 1026.
    Ausruf : 650 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4004 Argentinien

    1869 (Oct 14): Cover from Buenos Aires to  Asendorf, Hannover via Bordeaux, struck with octagonal BUENOS-AYRES Consular marking in black (Salles fig. 1058) and carried on the "Aunis" to Montevideo. Fine strike of framed "F.48" Prussian Convention Accountancy marking in black (Salles 3188, Van Der Linden fig. 1184) applied in Paris. Reverse with Paris cds, Aachen transit and Asendorf arrival both in blue (Nov 18). Some wear but a scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3119.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 4029 Argentinien

    1887c: Unadopted Essays and Die Proofs (10) with vignette showing hands clasped under a Liberty Cap, with two Master Die Proofs with Duty plates blank, one printed in black on pink and the other on white paper; together with completed Die Proof Essays for the proposed 2 c., 4 c., 6 c., 8 c., 12 c., 15 c., 24 c. and 90 c. values all in black on thin white wove paper. Believed to have been produced by the Casa de Moneda in an attempt to gain the printing contract from the South American Bank Note Company.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4006 Argentinien

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    Confederation 1858 (May 1): 5 c. red, a used example with clear to good margins all round, tied to 1861 entire letter from Salta to Calama, Bolivia addressed "Para remitir al Sr. D. Carlos Giarme - Atacama", tied by framed "SALTA / FRANCA" handstamp in black. Reverse with "POTOSI" transit handstamp in blue. Ink date by previous collector at upper right. A very scarce destination for Confederation mail. Cert. Jorge del Mazo (2010).rnrnProvenance: Investphila, Lugano, 10 June 2011, lot 6.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 200 CHF

    Losnr. : 4469 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow-green, a single example used on 1879 cover to Guatemala City, boldly tied by "7" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de San Marcos" datestamp (March 8) in blue at left. Flap faults on reverse and a few envelope imperfections of no significance - this cover is listed in Goodman on page 84, being the second earliest single franking, with just three such covers recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Nov 1-6, 1993, lot 30525.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4755 Venezuela

    French P.O.'s 1876: France Cérès 1871/75 25 c. blue in a horizontal strip of four, used on 1877 entire letter from Caracas with circular undated "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamp of transit, mailed to Malaga, Spain, struck with octagonal LA GUAYRA Consular datestamp (Feb 6) in black (Salles fig. 1374), the stamps tied by "Anchor" lozenge in black. Reverse with circular LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp (Feb 7) in black (Salles fig. 1401), Paris transit cds and Malaga arrival cds (March 2). A fresh and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4147 Brasilien

    1877/78: Dom Pedro 260 r. deep brown used with 1884 10 r. orange (2) and single 20 r. olive-green, on 1886 300 r. red postal stationery envelope sent registered to a Captain in the 63rd Rifle Regiment in Halifax, Nova Scotia tied by "EST. DE CAMPINAS" datestamps (Sept 19) in black. Routed via Boston (Oct 19), St. John's (Oct 20) to Halifax. A delightful and rare cover to a most unusual destination.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 185, 19 Sept 2013, lot 5285.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 4546 Mexiko

    British P.O.'s 1846 (Oct 28): Printed entire 'Correspondencia Particular / Del Ministero de Estado / Palacio Nacional de Mexico', mailed to New York (during the U.S. Intervention) via the British Post Office in Vera Cruz where struck with double arc cds in black (Nov 1) and fine Crown "PAID AT VERA CRUZ" in black, prepaid '1s.' in red manuscript. Internal notation 'pr. Rapid via Havana' with manuscript '6' charge to pay upon receipt (5 c. + 1 c. Captain's gratuity). A very scarce entire Scott = $ 1'100.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 4738 Uruguay

    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., crossed by file fold, used on 1874 entire letter to New York endorsed 'pr. Chimborazo', tied by barred obliterator and mailed via London (Feb 16) with cds on reverse in red. Charged mark '14' deleted by London "43" numeral obliterator and sent on to destination with 'NEW YORK / DUE 31 / U.S.CURRENCY' datestamp on front (March 2) in black. Unframed "26 / Cents" adjacent with 5 c. added for local delivery. An unusual 'Double Crossing of the Atlantic' cover.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 180 CHF

    Losnr. : 4299 Costa Rica

    1924 (July 16): Incorporation of Nicoya, Guanacaste; the two Large Format sunken Master Die Proofs for the two designs (228 x 152 mm.) by the American Banknote Co., with near complete Die Proof engraved in green without Duty Plate but with designs for values: 1 c., 2 c., 5 c. and 10 c. below and file number '51017' above and typed 'Costa Rica, Postage 1924' at base of file card; second Die Proof engraved in brown without Duty Plates and showing value designs for 15 c., 20 c. and 25 c. below and file number '50962' at top. A superb and rare pair.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4378 Ecuador

    1866: 4 r. red, a magnificent horizontal strip of four, positions 62-65, used on 1868 judicial cover front and part back addressed from Riobamba to Quito, docketed at top '32 oz.' in manuscript, tied by three strikes of the lozenge of 64 dots obliterator in black. A splendid and extraordinary cover of great charm, the stamps themselves in a vibrant, brilliant shade. Signed Jakubek.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, 27 Feb 2013, lot 4246.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4518 Haiti

    1898 (Aug): Postage Due, Large Format sunken Die Proofs (5) by the American Banknote Co., with Master Die Proof without Duty Plate but full engine-turning background engraved in black (file number C-875) and complete set of 4 values from 2 c. deep indigo to 50 c. slate in issued colours, all engraved on cards (151 x 226 mm.) with file numbers C415-C418 and ABN imprint below. Fresh and very fine complete set. Rare and most attractive Gi D63/D66.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4081 Bolivien

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    1867/68: Condor 10 c. brown, a used vertical pair, positions 65/78 from the lower right corner of the sheet, used on 1868 cover from La Paz endorsed 'per Tacna' to Arequipa, Peru tied by bold strike of "CORREO DE LA PAZ / RB" circular datestamp (Jan 31) in black. A magnificent and rare franking for the single letter rate under 10 grams. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreve, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2136.
    Ausruf : 7.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4574 Nicaragua

    1882: Seal Issue, the Large Format sunken Die Proofs (4) by the American Banknote Co., engraved in issued colours (no 5 c. present) in horizontal format for composite Proofs (2) in card (230 x 151 mm.) for 1 c.green and 2 c. carmine (file numbers C-71 and C-72), 10 c dull violet and 15 c. yellow (C-75 and C-75); in vertical format for single Proofs (2) for 20 c. slate grey (C-76) and 50 c. dull violet (C-180), generally fresh and very fine, the 20 c. with small corner fault. A scarce group, the composite Proofs being most attractive.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4554 Mexiko

    Vera Cruz 1856: 4 r. carmine, two fine examples with large margins all round, used with fine single 2 r. green on 1857 cover to Jalapa at rare 10 reales rate, all tied by oval dated VERA CRUZ datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 1744) in black (January 4). One 4 r. crossed by vertical file fold, but of stunning visual appearance and an exceptional cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, Nov 2014, lot 4102.rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4190 Chile

    Telegraphs 1902c.: Large Format sunken Die Proofs (4) by the American Banknote Co., with 2 c. brown, 5 c. red and 10 c. olive-green in issued colours (all Type I, left animal with no tail), all engraved on cards (151 x 226 mm.) with file numbers C-491, C-426 and C-492 respectively at base with ABN imprint below, together with Proof of central vignette Type I in black (226 x 151 mm.) with file number V48679 'Chile Stamp / Special' and ABN imprint at base. Fresh and very fine, a scarce group.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4433 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, an unused block of fifty (10 x 5) from the base of the sheet of 150 subjects, positions 91-100 / 141-150, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce multiple.rnrnNote: The Guatemalan first issue engraved by Joubert was slightly larger than the current French Cérès stamps. By using this perf. 14 x 13½ machine, the margins between the stamps had to be very narrow (1 mm.), therefore the machine invariably cut the sides of the stamps.
    Ausruf : 150 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 4148 Brasilien

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    1878/79: Dom Pedro 700 r. red-brown, rouletted, a single example used on internal 1881 registered cover to Mogy-Merim carried at five times rate, neatly tied by mute cork handstamp in black and by oval REGISTRADO handstamp in black. 'Rio de Janeiro' despatch cds above (May 26). An extremely rare single franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2013) Scott = $ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Paolo Comelli RDP, AIEP; Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 185, 19 Sept 2013, lot 5304.
    Ausruf : 1.200 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4754 Venezuela

    French P.O.'s 1876: France Cérès 1871/75 30 c. grey-brown (2) and Siège 40 c. orange, used on 1875 entire letter from Caracas mailed to Malaga, Spain, struck with octagonal LA GUAYRA Consular datestamp (June 7) in black (Salles fig. 1374), the stamps tied by "Anchor" lozenge in black. Reverse with circular LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 2 datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1401), Paris transit cds and Malaga arrival cds (June 29) and charged '4R' due upon receipt. A fresh and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 250 CHF

    Losnr. : 4766 Venezuela

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    1865/70: Diagonally bisected 2 r. yellow used with ½ r. claret, large margins all round but crossed by file fold, on triple rate cover front to Caracas, tied by 'La Guaira' cds (May 27) in black. An astonishing franking and cover, the sole such usage recorded. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XVI on page 163. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Moorhouse (2011).rnrnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Nov 1-6, 1993, lot 31145; Collection Knut Heister.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4001 Argentinien

    British Post Office 1855 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Cadiz, endorsed 'pr. Canarias' at top, struck with 'Buenos-Ayres' British P.O. cds on reverse (Aug 2) and, on front by fine strike of "PAID AT BUENOS AYRES" Crown Circle handstamp in black with manuscript prepayment '1/-' in red ink at left. Disinfected by slits and reverse with 'Santa Cruz de Canarias' cds (Sept 4) in red and charged wih circular '4R' in same ink, Cadiz arrival cds (Sept 28) and charged at '8R' due in blue. A fine and attractive entire Scott = $ 900.
    Ausruf : 350 CHF
    Zuschlag : 350 CHF

    Losnr. : 4630 Peru

    1849 (April 2): Entire letter from Callao to Lima bearing yellow label handstamped "FRANCA." in red sold by the Callao Postmaster, only for mail to Lima, at 1 real each. Approximately 7 covers are reported to exist with this exceptionally rare Provisional label (authorised for use from February 1849), all are dated between March and June 1849. Extremely rare and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection John F. Rider; Collection Norman Hubbard; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4015.
    Ausruf : 2.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.000 CHF

    Losnr. : 4121 Brasilien

    1850 (March 22): Entire letter written from Rio de Janeiro and mailed to Dresden, conveyed direct by Belgian Paquebot and struck on front with manuscript '119' (pfennigs charged to addressee) in red crayon and struck with framed "BELG: 2E R:" in green applied by the postal Agent on board the T.P.O. to Verviers-Cöln. Reverse with 'Aachen' transit cds (May 28) in black and arrival (May 30). A rare and interesting entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Paolo Comelli RDP, Investphila, 16 March 2012, lot 1244.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4552 Mexiko

    Mexico City 1856: 2 r. green, a used example with fair to good margins, used on 1858 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by 'Franco / Mexico' cds in black. Reverse with British Post Office "Vera Cruz" double arc cds (April 4) and carried on Royal Mail Steamer to London (May 4). Struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." Accountancy marking and charged '16' décimes handstruck on delivery. A fine and scarce usage of the first issue to an overseas destintion.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 360 CHF

    Losnr. : 4203 Kolumbien

    British P.O.'s 1880: Newspaper wrapper from Savanilla to Montpellier, France struck on despatch with fine "SAVANILLA / BARRANQUILLA" British P.O. despatch cds (Jan 31) in black. Sent unpaid with large "T" marking in black and initially struck with framed "1FR. 92c. PER KILO", this marking over-scored and further framed "1FR. PER KILO" marking applied in black, with "30" décime charge marking in red at right and Montpellier arrival (March 3) on reverse. An astonishing and believed unique cover, unrecorded by James Van Der Linden, first seen by this describer in the late Trevor Davis's collection.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 4440 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used on circa 1873 cover front from Jutiapa to Guatemala City tied by both framed FRANCO handstamp (Goodman CPS72) and by "17" numeral obliterator in black. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook. An exceptional and extremely rare usage, the sole example of a first issue adhesive used on cover from this town. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 544.
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.100 CHF

    Losnr. : 4623 Paraguay

    1870 (Aug): 3 r. black, an unused block of four, large margins all round and sheet marginal at right, in a rich deep shade, fine unused. A much under-catalogued and appreciated stamp and a superb and extremely rare multiple: probably the finest of the few blocks of four extant. Signed Holcombe, Kneitschel Gi 3/Scott = $ 900++.rnrnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Zurich, Nov 1993; Collection Ramón Benítez Ciotti, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 4781.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.400 CHF

    Losnr. : 4733 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used block of six (3 x 2), of good colour with clear to large margins all round, types 3-4-5 / 9-10-11, cancelled by three strikes of framed "Certificado" registration handstamps in black. Scissor cut in margin only between fifth and sixth stamp and two thins unapparent on face, an exceptional and extremely rare large multiple.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2185.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.700 CHF

    Losnr. : 4658 Peru

    1862: 1 d. vermilion, six examples (a single, pair and a strip of three) used on attractive 1867 registered cover to Lima with all stamps cancelled by dotted HUANCAVELICA handstamps and six strikes of the five leaved handstamps alongside the Huancavelica datestamp (Feb 27) and framed CERTIFICACION registration (Lamy & Rinck fig. 89) all struck in blue. Reverse with docketing of sending and Lima cds (March 8) of receipt. A delightful and splendid cover.rnNote: Registration was charged at 5 dineros from decree of 1866.rn 
    Ausruf : 500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 700 CHF

    Losnr. : 4636 Peru

    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, position 6-7, used on 10 April 1858 cover from Izcuchaca to Lima cancelled in transit by superb HUANCAVELICA framed handstamp in black (modelled on the 'Certificacion' handstamp). Huancavelica is 75 kms. south from Izcuchaca. A marvellous and rare cover: an early usage.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6615; Collection Georges Lamy; Collection Julion Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, 19 Nov 2014, lot 3021.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 550 CHF

    Losnr. : 4775 Venezuela

    1899 (April-May): Bolivar sideface issue, Large Format sunken Die Proofs (7) by the American Banknote Co., with 5 c. blue-green, 10 c. red, 25 c. blue, 50 c. in grey-black, 1 b. yellow-green and 2 b. orange together with Registration 25 c. yellow-brown in issued colours, all engraved on cards (151 x 226 mm.) with file numbers 427-432 and ABN imprint below. Fresh and very fine complete set of 1899 Proofs, excl. 1901 50 c. orange. Rare and most attractive Gi 179/182+184/R186.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.300 CHF

    Losnr. : 4521 Honduras

    1878: Morazán ½ r. black, a horizontal pair used on 1889 cover to London tied by circular target handstamps in violet with oval "Administracion de Correos / Distrito / San Pedro Sula" datestamp (March 22) in violet at left. Reverse with Puerto Cortez 'Bureau Postal D'Échange' oval datestamp in blue (March 26), New York transit (April 8) and London arrival (April 15) in red. Slight fault to right hand stamp not detracting from the appearance of a scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF

    Losnr. : 4189 Chile

    Telegraphs 1891 (April 21): Large Format sunken Die Proofs (5) by the American Banknote Co., with 2 c. deep yellow-brown, 10 c. olive-green, 20 c. deep blue and 1 peso brown (as used for Postage also) engraved in cards (151 x 226 mm.) and horizontal format composite Die Proof for 5 peso red and 10 peso green (226 x 1521 mm.), the 20 c. with file number 'C-89' and ABN imprint, and all with pencil noted docket numbers at base. A fresh and very fine group Gi PT73/PT76.rn 
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 480 CHF

    Losnr. : 4436 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 5 c. deep brown on buff, an unused block of fifteen from the lower right corner of the sheet, positions 125-130 / 145-150, Imperforate and with full gum in a vivid deep impression, but with white flaw on positions 135 and 145 leading to the sheet being rejected with manuscript pen line through four stamps. An extraordinary item - this rejected sheet is printed in a much darker shade than the issued listed Imperforates and possibly came from a pre-gummed Trial.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4558 Mexiko

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    Guadalajara 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a superb marginal example from left of sheet, used with 1 r. black on green on July 9, 1861 cover to Guadalajara cancelled by 'Aztec Symbol' handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 377) with framed CUALE handstamp above (Schatzkes fig. 378A) in red. Some minor aging to the outer letter sheet but a rare cancellation and franking. Photocopy of cert. Jaretzky (1987).rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4193.
    Ausruf : 250 CHF
    Zuschlag : 340 CHF

    Losnr. : 4177 Chile

    1862/66: Last London printing 10 c. blue, a horizontal strip of five with large margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at top and at left, imperceptibly touched at right corner, used on 1867 cover to Coquimbo tied by blurred 'Cancelled' handstamps in black with circular 'Correos / Valparaiso, Chile' datestamp in red at left. Reverse with W.M. Gibbs oval sender's cachet (July 3) in blue. The cover itself being on paper watermarked '1866'. A scarce and attractive franking.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 750 CHF

    Losnr. : 4547 Mexiko

    1847 (July 1): Entire letter from Vera Cruz (under U.S. Occupation), mailed to London and endorsed 'p. Boston Steamer'. Carried via New Orleans with datestamp (July 18) on front in blue and struck with PAID in same ink. Reverse with oval FORWARDED BY / SCHMIDT & Co. / NEW ORLEANS cachet in red. Obverse with '30' (cents) charge deleted and charged '4s.' due upon receipt (Aug 14). A fine and scarce entire that opens well for display.
    Ausruf : 120 CHF
    Zuschlag : 140 CHF

    Losnr. : 4437 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 5 c. light brown on buff, an unused Imperforate block of four, positions 93-94 / 103-104, the lower pair showing the tête-bêche variety, with ample margins on all sides and confirming the position (the variety also occurs on pos. 10), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Just two blocks are recorded from this position (the other was ex Castilejo, lot 1032), a magnificent multiple of great rarity Gi 2ba = £ 2'500+/Scott = $ 3'600+.
    Ausruf : 1.500 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.500 CHF

    Losnr. : 4725 Uruguay

    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac and 120 c. blue, both with large margins all round, tied to 1863 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. Menay' (Menai) by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 11) in black. A fine and most attractive double rate cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7255; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2201.
    Ausruf : 600 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600 CHF

    Losnr. : 4699 Uruguay

    1863/67: Entire letters (9), all from Montevideo to New York with oval 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' despatch datestamps, all mailed via London exceptm one via Bordeaux and thence making a second Atlantic crossing to New York, each with two line U.S. NOTES depreciated currency handstamps in black for 53, 65, 66, 69, 86, 116, 122, 130 and 150 Cents respectively, all from the same correspondecne and each with very fine strikes of these elusive markings in black.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 900 CHF

    Losnr. : 4326 Cuba

    1856: 2 r. deep orange-red on rough yellowish paper, wmk. Crossed Lines, a fine used block of eight with ample to large margins all round and showinmg portion of adjoining stamp at left, thin in margin only above second stamp, cancelled by four strikes of the oval network obliterator handstamp in black. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 320+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5340.
    Ausruf : 100 CHF
    Zuschlag : 160 CHF

    Losnr. : 4305 Costa Rica

    1934 (April14): Airmail Issue - the four Large Format sunken Master Die Proofs for the two designs (228 x 152 mm.) by the American Banknote Co., with the Centavo Die Proofs (2) showing Ryan 'Brougham' over La Sabana Airport engraved in blue-green and in deep blue, the issued colours of the 5 c. and 20 c. values, without Duty Plates at base and with file number '75221' at top; the Colon Die Proofs (2) engraved in blue-green and in carmine, without Duty Plates at base and with file number '72552' at top. A superb and unique group.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : nicht verkauft

    Losnr. : 4530 Honduras

    1892: Columbus 5 c. yellow-green pair and single 25 c. orange-brown, used on registered/AR cover to Constantinople tied by negative 'star' handstamps in red with 'Tegucigalpa' despatch cds (Nov 4) and both registered and 'AR' handstamps in same ink. New York registration label on front. Reverse with complete 'Administracion de Correos / Tegucigalpa' red wax seal, New York transit (Feb 12) and faint blue arrival. Some aging but a rare and colourful cover to an unusual destination.
    Ausruf : 180 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 4195 Chile

    Incoming Mail 1872 (July 15): Entire letter from Bordeaux endorsed 'via Southampton & Panama' to Valparaiso, Chile with mixed issue franking of 1862 5 c. green and 15 c. bistre with Laureated 1867 80 c. rose-carmine (3) all tied by 532 gros chiffres with framed 'P.P.' in red. London cds of transit on front in red and struck with Chilean '25' centavos due marking upon receipt (internal docketing August 27). A fine and attractive entire.
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF

    Losnr. : 4010 Argentinien

    1863: Escuditos 5 c. rose without accent, an unused complete sheet of 70 subjects (7 x 10), large sheet margins all round, tiny 3 mm. closed tear in margin only at lower right, fresh and very fine. Note the Plate flaws on positions 11 and 56 with white spots above the 'L' of Republica', incomplete 'L' on position 3 etc. A delightful and very rare sheet in the foremost quality Gi 10 = £ 1'120+/Scott = $ 1'400+.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1.800 CHF
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