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  • Lot# : 3499 Thailand

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    1920 (Feb): Scouts, Second Issue, 5+5 s. carmine on pink, a fine example used on small 1920 envelope addressed to Dusit Palace tied by 'Bangkok / 1P' datestamp in black (May 5). reverse witht 'Bangkok / 7' datestamp (the Palace Post Office). Rare and fine, a rarity of Scout's philately.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 3500 Thailand

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    1920 (Feb): Scouts, Second Issue, 5+5 s. carmine on pink and 10 s. on 12 s + 5 s. sepia & black, used on 1920 cover to Amsterdam cancelled by Bangkok cds in black with Amsterdam cds of arrival (July 12) on reverse. Readdressed on arrival to Essen with further Amsterdam cds (July 13) on obverse. Slight trim to envelope at top and some light aging but a very rare issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3501 Thailand

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    1920 (Feb): Scouts, Second Issue, the complete set of six overprinted values on 1920 registered/AR cover to Batavia, each stamp individually tied by 'Bangkok / 1' datestamps (Dec 21) with registration label at left and framed 'AR' handstamp at upper right. Reverse with 'Bangkok / 2' transit cds, Singapore transit cds and Batavia arrival (Jan 2, 1921). Two vertical creases but an extremely rare cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3502 Thailand

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    1921 (Dec 17): Scouts, Third Issue, 2 s. + 3 s. chocolate on yellow and 3 s. + 2 s. green on green, complete sheets of 60 stamps (10 x 6), overprinted in blue and in red respectively, sheet margins at left and right of each and each struck with oval Control handstamp in black on reverse. Fresh and very fine multiples of excellent colour, some minor inevitable splitting and the odd tone spot, large part or unmounted og. Exceptional and of great scarcity Gi = £ 3'800+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 3503 Thailand

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    1921 (Dec 17): Scouts, Third Issue, the complete set of seven values used on registered cover to Batavia all tied by 'Bangkok / 1' datestamps in black with registration label at left. Reverse with further strike of 'Bangkok / 1' datestamp, Singapore transit cds (Aug 30) and Batavia arrival cds (Sept 5). A great rarity of Scouts Philately.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3504 Thailand

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    1921 (Dec 17): Scouts, Third Issue, 15 s. + 5 s. blue on blued, a horizontal pair used on reverse of 1946 airmail registered cover to Zumstein in Bern, Switzerland addditionalöy franked by Garuda 1937 50 s. black & orange-brown, 1928 10 b. purple & olive-green, 20 b. red-brown & blue-green and 1941 50 s. grey & orange (2), all tied by 'Bangkok GPO' cds's (Oct 21). Bern arrival cds (Oct 27) on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3505 Thailand

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    1921 (Dec 17): Scouts, Third Issue, the set of three postal stationery cards with 2 s. chocolate on yellow optd. in blue, 3 s. green optd. in red and 5 s. red optd. in blue, all unused with typical toning and some minor hinge blemishes on face. A rare set with just 300 of each value produced.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3506 Thailand

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    1997: Water Birds Miniature Sheet of four values, un-cut horizontal pair, fresh and fine unlisted variety, full unmounted og. Rare topical item Gi MS1939.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3507 Thailand

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    1866 (Jan 10): Royal Mourning cover sent by Diplomatic Bag with complete original contents, written from 'The Royal Palace, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Siam' and addressed to 'A. Markwald Esquire, the functionary Consul for Siam at Berlin', the envelope with slight fault at left on opening with contents mourning the death of the second King, an elder brother of His Majesty King Mongkut; with interesting contents written by scribe "the Flag shall be lowered half staff seven days in like manner of every flag staff in our native land.." and signed at base personally by His Majesty Rama IV with two Royal Seals in blue inside and white wafer embossed seal on reverse of envelope. Extremelay rare.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3508 Thailand

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    1890: Reply half of Germany 10 pfg. postal stationery card used back to Cöln cancelled 'Bangkok' cds (Oct 27) in black, with manuscript at base of card in red ink 'returned by mistake to Bangkok 26/10/90'. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds and obverse with 'Cöln' arrival (Dec 4). Scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3509 Thailand

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    1893: Mourning cover with complete original contents written in French in Bangkok (Jan 1-10) and on the journey North, franked by French Colonies Dubois 25 c. black on rose (Yvert 54) tied by 'Saigon Central / Cochinchine' cds (Jan 14). Reverse with arrival datestamps (Feb 10). An unusual and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3510 Thailand

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    1905: Consular Mail cover sent stampless to Landau, Germany with reverse showing yellow wafer seal 'Kaiserlich Deutsche Minister Residentur / in Bangkok', struck on despatch with 'Bangkok' cds (June 6). Struck with triangular 'T' marking but on arrival in Landau (July 6) no fee colected. Scarce and unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3511 Thailand

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    1909: Printed 'Returned Acknowledgement of Delivery' envelope mailed to Leipzig, Germany, sent registered with framed registration cachet at left and 'Bangkok / 2c' datestamp at right in black (Aug 18). Reverse with blue wafer seal 'Kaiserl. Deutsches Brief-Postamt / Leipzig 13.'. Fresh, very fine and exceptionally scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3512 Thailand

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    1917: Cover to Batavia, Java headed CONCENTRATION CAMP; SIAM / PRISONER OF WAR LETTER struck with Siamese only cachet in violet, 'Bangkok / 1B' datestamp in black (Sept 27). Reverse with further Bangkok cds, Singapore transit cds and Weltvreden cds (Oct 7). Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3513 Thailand

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    1917: Printed envelope "Siam - Prisoner of war letter - Free - sender (L. Brehmer) - Camp III", mailed to Switzerland with oval framed "Camp for families of prisoners of war / Bangkok, Siam" cachet (Nov 19) and censored below on the same day. Bangkok despatch cds alongside (Nov 20) and circular 'Controle Postal Militaire / 348' cachet in violet. Reverse with Bern arrival cds (Feb 5, 1918) in black. Insignificant minor edge wear but extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3514 Thailand

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    1907: German form for receipted return of an 'AR' (Acknowledgement of Receipt) letter mailed to Thailand from Brunswick, with 'Braunschweig' cds (Nov 11) and 'Bangkok / 2b' cds (Dec 12) at base (and another strike dated the previous day on reverse). The form being used later in January 1908 to show a German Court that the letter had indeed been delivered with oval handstamp in blue (Jan 15, 1908). Edge wear at top and lower left corner fault but rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3515 Thailand

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    1908: Postcard mailed unfranked from Cologne, Germany to Bangkok, struck with 'Cöln' despatch cds (June 6) and framed 'T' marking in black, on arrival the card was cancelled by 'Bangkok' datestamps (4, all different, three are in blue) and 'Krungkao cds dated between July 7-16. The addressee not found and the card struck by INCONNU / UNKNOWN and RETOUR / RETURNED handstamps in blue. Cologne re-arrival cds in blue (Nov 5) having been held for the required month in Bangkok. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3516 Thailand

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    1916: Stampless 'On Active Service' cover struck with FIELD POST OFFICE / T2 datestamp (Arras, France), with framed 'Passed By Censor 454' cachet in red, mailed to Raheng, Thailand. Struck with triangular 'T' marking and manuscript '30' (satang) due in crayon. The reverse with array of transit datestamps including Bangkok (June 20), 'Paknampoh' and 'Raheng'; also a 'Baccy' illustrated card from a British FPO with Bangkok arrival cds (April 1916) and taxed at '10' satang.  An extraordinary destination for First World War FPO mail. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3517 Thailand

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    1917: Stampless Military concession cover from France cancelled by 'Gare D'Evreux' cds of despatch (Feb 14) and mailed to Thailand with top endorsed 'F.M.' and 'Troupes Françaises du Siam', with arrival cds on reverse of 'Bangkok / 2' (March 24). The cover struck with framed INCONNU / UNKNOWN handstamp in black below triangular 'T' marking and manuscript 'Ask French Ambassador'. Slip attached to the front of the cover with Siamese 'already asked the Ambassador, said unknown'. Returned to sender with three line 'Retour' marking in blue applied on the slip on arrival back in France and re-arrival cds (June 13) with '30' centimes charge deleted. A most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3518 Thailand

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    1918: Cover from Copenhagen to Bangkok, Thailand franked by pair of 30 ö. red tied by Copenhagen machine cancel (July 15). On arrival Reseal "Opened by Cernsor / Bangkok" label applied with arrival cds of 'Bangkok / 2' on reverse (Oct 11). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3519 Thailand

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    1898/1925: Small group of incoming cards/covers, all with Instructional handstamps applied in Bangkok, with 1898 France wrapper struck with framed DÉCÉDE / DEAD in black, 1910 underpaid postcard from Egypt franked at 2 m. with framed REFUSÉ / REFUSED handstamp,rn1904 card from Sweden and 1914 cover ex Manila franked at 10 öre or 10 c. each with framed MISSENT TO BANGKOK in black addressed to Switzerland, 1915 10 c. stationery card from France to Bangkok (Dec 5) struck with framed PARTI / LEFT BANGKOK in black and returned, same cachet on 1925 German newspaper wrapper etc. (8 items).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3520 Thailand

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    Prisoners of War 1941/46: Covers/cards (5) with 1941 Censored cover from London to Bangkok with framed NO SERVICE / RETURN TO SENDER in violet, 1943 cover from Perth, Australia to Camp No. 6  (for survivors of the 'Death Railway'), 1944 3 d. stationery card from Great Britain addressed to a Private Leslie Southworth, a POW in Camp No. 1 (Non Pladuk) and struck with framed 'Returned in Undelivered Mails / From Territory formerly Occupied / By Japanese Forces' and returned, 1944 card from Bumbury, Australia to Camp No. 5 (Nakompathom), 1946 cover and contents from Batavia endorsed 'ex POW Mails' cancelled by barred 16.JAN.1946 datestamp in violet addressed to Camp Pratchai. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3521 Thailand

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    1883/1932: Collection on leaves with Bangkok 'B' overprints on Straits Settlements values and some forgeries for comparison; 1883 first issue with unused sets (4 and duplication); 1 solot indigo (2) and 1 sio red in blocks of four, used range with cancellation and Merchant's chops study, 1885 1 Tical on 1 solot indigo unused (2) and used (3) not guaranteed, 1887 issue with unused blocks of 1, 2, 4 , 8 and 12 atts, further used examples with cancellation study, 1889 1 a on 1 sio red unused (19) and used (11);  splendidly researched study of 1889 1 a. on 2 a. green & carmine with unused (143) incl. blocks and numerous used examples; 1 a. on 3 a. unused (17), scarce 2 a. on 3 a. unused (8), 1891 2 a. on 3 a. unused (9), 1892 4 a. on 24 a. showing the four types unused (7), 1894 Large Roman surcharges 1 a. on 64 a. unused (54) incl. blocks, 2 a. on 64 a. unused (94), 1899 Roman surcharges with 1 a. on 12 a. unused (8), 2 a. on 64 a. unused (5), 1905 1 a. on 14 a. with unused blocks of twelve and six, 2 a. on 28 a. with unused example showing double opt. and a used block of four, later with a few covers incl. a 'Train Letter', registered 1932 'Late Fee Paid' usage etc., together with a packed stockbook with cancellation interest throughout but with many better stamps and sets noted. A fine collection with much of interest to the specialist.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3522 Thailand

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    1895/50c.: The specialised collection of Thailand Mourning envelopes with 1895 mourning cover to France with 1887 12 a. tied by Bangkok cds and thence via French Paquebot, registered mourning cover to Scotland franked 1887 24 a., 1905 Mourning cover from King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) to the Commissioner of the Sanitation Dept. with embossed Royal seal on reverse but punctured at side by file holes, similar cover dated 1908 with contents; 1907 mourning cover to Tunis with 1 a. and 2 a., 1909 mourning envelope to Sarajevo franked by 3 x 14 s., 1916 cover with 1887 12 a. used to Germany, 1929 Royal mourning cover with Swasica and Thai '2nd Palce' endorsement on flap, 1930 Royal Command letter signed by King Rama VII donating 300 baht for a monk's ordainment, 1941 mourning cover to USA franked by 28 s. A remaqrkable assembly (36 items).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3523 USA

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    1861: 10 c. green, with grill, six single examples all used on 1868 cover to Havana, Cuba individually tied by segmented cork cancels in black. Reverse with seal removed and 'Havana / Cuba' arrival cds (May 12) with handstruck "6" centavos rate marking of arrival. Closed opening tear but a very scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3524 USA

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    1847/1930: Collection in three volumes on individually made and illustrated pages with 1847 5 c. used (9, incl. three used on covers), 1847 10 c. black used (3) and used on covers (2), 1851/57 1 c. blue used (6) and singles on cover (2), 3 c. with unused strip of three and used on covers (11), 5 c. red brown used, 10 c. green used (3), 12 c. black used (10) and a pair on cover; 1857/61 1 c. blue used (10) and two covers, 3 c. on covers (3, one cancelled in green), 5 c. red brown used (8) and covers (3) with single to Spain and in strips of three used to France; 10 c. green used (7) and in combination on covers to France (4), 12 c. black unused and used (6) plus a pair on cover from San Francisco to London; 1861/62 1 c. blue used (7), 3 c. used block of four, eight examples on cover to Ireland; 5 c. buff used (3), 12 c. black on cover with 3 c. and 10 c. to Argentina; 24 c. grey/lilac used (13) and on covers (2), 30 c. orange used (12) and a pair of 'Paid Through' cover to Paris, 90 c. blue used (5), 1861/66 5 c. red-brown used (12) and a cover with 10 c. green to France; 15 c. black used (12) and on covers (3), 1869 12 c. green used (8) and on cover to Canada, 15 c. Type I used (2), Type II used (7), 24 c. used (4), 30 c. used (4), 90 c. used (2), Banknote 6 c. rose used (27), 7 c. orange used (16), 10 c. brown used (34) and covers incl. a pair on used to Switzerland, 12 c. violet used (12), 15 c. orange used (16), 24 c. purple used (7), 30 c. black used (22), Perry 90 c. carmine used (9) and on cover, 1888 30 c. orange-brown used (3), 90 c. purple used (8), 1893 Colombus set unused and used, 1898 Trans-Mississippi $1 used (2), $2 used (2), together with illustrated Civil War Patriotic covers (8), 1929 Nebraska and Kansas sets unused, 1930 Zeppelin set of three unused and used, 1899 Guam set of 11 unused, 1919 Shanghai set unused, Confederate States with covers, Carriers and Locals with covers etc. Viewing is a pleasure and recommended.
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 27,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3525 USA

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    1945/60ca: Lot 150 covers, all sent to the Liechtenstein postal administration.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3526 Hawaii

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    Hawaii 1859/99: Collection with 1859 1 c. black on greyish paper used, genuine but with faults, 1864 issue fine unused and used with 2 c. vermilion in an unused block of six, 1882 issue used and 1883/86 issue used to $ 1, these with fine duplication, 1893 Provisional Govt. large part set incl. 12 c. red lilac used, optd. in black with values to $ 1, unused and used to 50 c., later issues unused and used incl. Official set of six, a few covers incl. front to Stockholm franked at 15 c., registered cover with 1893 2 c. (6) and 1894 2 c. and 12 c.; and a range of postal stationery.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3527 USA

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    Literature: The American Philatelist, issued by The American Philatelic Association, a fine run starting in 1887 (volume I) - 1893, 1901, 1904 - 1905, 1908 and 1912 - 1918, in addition the 1904 yearbook and the 1913 membership directory. The journals hardbound in 19 volumes and in very good shape.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3528 Yemen Kingdom

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    1930/60c.: Postal History collection (32 covers) with wide range of small town markings incl. 1930/31 1 b. and 3 b. tied by HADJA cds, 1931 cover with 4 b. tied MENAKHA cds, 1933 cover to Jaffa 1 b. pair and single 4 b. tied SANAA, 1935  registered cover with 4 b. and 10 b. brown ex Sanaa to Tel Aviv via Aden and 'Rafa-Haifa' TPO, 1940 6 b. on covers from LQAATYA and MIDI, 1944 censored cover to Cairo, 1949 provisional 4 b. on 5 b. on cover and second 1949 provisional issues on letter, further covers noted from DHAMAR, EL LOHAYA, IBB and ZUBEID. Generally fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3529 Argentina

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    1870: Cover from Buenos Aires to Paris, France carried by SGTM (Société Générale de Transports Maritimes) with sender's cachet in blue and straight line BOURGOGNE in blue (As Salles fig. 1151), struck on entry with PLATA / MARSEILLE datestamp (Aug 21) in red (Salles fig. 1146). Charged with handstruck '10' décimes to pay. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3530 Argentina

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    1872: Cover from Buenos Aires to Toulouse, opened out for Exhibit display, franked by France 1871/75 Cérès 25 c. blue in a strip of four (folded around edge of cover) tied by 144 point dotted lozenge in black (Salles fig. 1070). Octagonal BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 3 datestamp (Jan 30) in black (Salles fig. 1072) on obverse and carried on the 'Amazone'. Reverse with orange illustrated advertising label (70 x 46 mm.) for Perisse's Hat Shop in Buenos Aires, tied by Toulouse arrival cds (Feb 28). Faults but a scarce cover and a remarkable and early usage of an advertising label on letter. Signed Goebel.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sabattini.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3531 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858: 5 c. red used on covers (2) to Tuciman, one cancelled by 'Salta / Franca' handstamp in black, the other with half-round 'Cordoba / Franca' handstamp in black. The covers with slight imperfections but scarce.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 85 CHF

    Lot# : 3532 Argentina

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    Corrientes 1860/80: Covers (2) with (2 c.) black on yellow in a horizontal pair pen cancelled on cover to Corrientes, and 1871 (3 c.) black on dark blue manuscript cancelled on cover to Goya. Wrappers with some imperfections but a scarce issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3533 Argentina

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    1863/65: Covers (2) with 1865 cover from Buenos Aires to Corrientes endorsed 'pr. Pavon y Esmeralda' bearing 1863 5 c. rose in a fine vertical pair tied by bold strike of O.M. (Oficina Maritima) handstamp in blue; second cover, not as fine, with single 1863 5 c. rose similarly tied O.M. and used from Buenos Aires to Goya.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3534 Argentina

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    1865: Rivadavia 5 c. rose used on 1865 cover to France tied by framed ROSARIO handstamp in black with 'Correo del Rosario' datestamp alongside, mailed via Buenos Aires with cds (Nov 13) in black and by Montevideo (Nov 14) oval datestamp. Octagonal MONTEVIDEO Consular datestamp (Salles fig. 1060) at right (Nov 15) in black and carried on Paquebot 'Carmel' to Rio de Janeiro and thence via the 'Guienne' to Bordeaux (Dec 18). Charged '8' décimes due on arrival. Some staining but a very scarce cover.rnrnNote: The cover missed the 'Carmel' in Buenos Aires and this cover was sent by a 'Barco de alcance' to catch up with the Paquebot in Montevideo.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3535 Argentina

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 3536 Argentina

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    1870: Cover endorsed 'voie de Marseille par le vapeur Poitou' franked by 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion (2) cancelled by five pointed 'star' handstamps in black with CORDOBA despatch cds below (Nov 15). Buenos Aires transit (Nov 20) and France 1863/67 laureated 80 c. carmine-rose (Yvert 32) tied by '2240' gros chiffres of Marseille with 'Plata / Marseille' entry cds adjacent (Dec 27) in red. Envelope with minor cut at lower right otherwise a fine and rare combination usage. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3537 Argentina

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    1874: Cover from Buenos Aires to St. Palais, France franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by 'Buenos Aires' datestamp (March 19) and 'D' in blue. France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange pair and 1871/75 5 c. green and 15 c. bistre (Yvert) applied on front and back all tied in transit by '2240' gros chiffres of Marseille with 'Plata / Marseille' entry marking on front (April 23). Disinfected with two vertical slits against Smallpoy epidemic with 'Bordeaux - Irun' cds (April 25) and arrival cds alongside. Small envelope imperfections but an unusual make up of the 1 franc rate. Signed Baudot, Scheller.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3538 Argentina

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    1874: Combination cover to France carried by SGTM (Société Générale de Transports Maritimes) with 1867/68 5 c. vermilion tied by Buenos Aires cds and France 1871/75 Cérès 25 c. blue in a strip of four tied on arrival by Marseilles 2240 gros chiffres in black and by PLATA / MARSEILLE entry marking in red (Salles fig. 1146). Struck with very scarce P' SAVOIE Paquebot handstamp (as Salles fig. 1149) in black (also with endorsement in mss. at top). Marseille cds of transit (July 20) on reverse of a fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3539 Argentina

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    1875: Cover from Buenos Aires to Paris endorsed 'par Steamer Sénégal' franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by segmented cork cancel with 'Buenos Aires' datestamp above, and by France 1871/75 10 c. bistre on rose pair and 80 c. carmine pair (Yvert 57+58) tied by Anchor dotted lozenge in black. Octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 3 datestamp (Feb 10) in black below (Salles fig. 1073). Reverse with arrival cds (March 10). A scarce combination usage. Signed Scheller.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3540 Argentina

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    1875: Cover from Buenos Aires to France franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by blue segmented cork obliterator with Buenos Aires' cds adjacent (June 10). France 1871/75 25 c. blue (Yvert 60) in a horizontal strip of four tied by dotted Anchor lozenges and by octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 1 datestamp (June 10) in black (Salles fig. 1073) and carried on the Paquebot 'Niger' with rare instructional POR NIGER in black on front. Reverse with arrival cds. Slight age stains on perfs. but a most attractive combination cover. Signed Calves, Miro.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3541 Argentina

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    1875: Cover from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux endorsed 'per Gironde' franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by 'Buenos Aires / OM' datestamp (Oct 26) slightly overlapped by France 1871/75 25 c. blue (Yvert 60) in a horizontal strip of four tied by dotted Anchor lozenges and by octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 5 datestamp (Oct 26) in black (Salles fig. 1073). Reverse with Bordeaux arrival cds. Flaps reduced and first stamp with closed tear and file fold at top but a most attractive combination cover. Signed Roumet, Scheller.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3542 Argentina

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    1876: Combination cover to France with 1867/68 5 c. vermilion tied by Buenos Aires cds and France 1871/75 Cérès 25 c. blue (4, one with contemporary fault) tied on despatch by octagonal BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No 2 datestamps (May 10) in black (Salles ) and carried on the 'Equateur'. Reverse with Toulouse arrival cds (June 8). Small imperfections but an attractive and scarce cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3543 Argentina

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    1876: Cover from Buenos Aires to Marseille endorsed 'per Equateur' franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion and San Martin 15 c. blue tied by 'Buenos Aires / OM' datestamp (Oct 26) and by France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 80 c. carmine pair (Yvert 38+57) tied by octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 2 datestamp (Oct 26) in black (Salles fig. 1073). Reverse with Marseille arrival cds (June 3). Argentinian stamps removed for checking and replaced, the cover with tear at top affecting one 80 c. adhesive but a scarce combination usage. Signed Goebel, Scheller.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3544 Argentina

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    1883: Registered cover to France franked by rouletted 1878 16 c. green and 1882 12 c. ultramarine, perf. 14¼, tied by 'Buenos Aires / Casa de Certificados' datestamps (July 3), registration cachet at base and carried on the 'Orenoque' with octagonal BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J. No. 3 datestamp (July 8) in black (Salles fig. 1073). Reverse with 'St. Clair-S-L'Elle' arrival cds (Aug 5). Minor envelope wrinkles but an unusual cover. Signed Baudot.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3545 Argentina

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    1916: Unadopted Essays (13) by the American Banknote Co. for 'Declaration of Independence' 5 c. adhesive, either showing the vignette only (5), engraved and imperforate on wove paper (three affixed to card), printed in blue, deep blue, brown, ultramarine and olive green; or in Die Proof format (8), with dates '1810-16 / 1910-16' in corners and value tablets blank, engraved on white surface glossed card paper in red, bottle green, orange, brown, blue, pale blue, blackish brown and dull violet. Fresh and fine, a scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3546 Argentina

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    1892/98: South American Banknote Co. 'Belgrano' composites, Die Proofs on card paper for 10 c., 16 c., 24 c. and 50 c. values with a further example without value and another with '24' scored through, printed in pale sepia (148 x 220 mm.); Die Proofs engraved on thick card paper for 30 c., 80 c. and (unissued) 15 c. values printed in yellow-brown (166 x 101 mm.), smaller Proof on thick card for same values in dull purple and a further Proof on thin wove paper printed in red; Die Proofs on card paper for 30 c., 80 c. and (unissued) 15 c. values, small Proof in grey-blue (93 x 45 mm.) and full size Proof with the three values inset, printed in steel blue (174 x 140 mm.), scarce and most attractive Proofs; in addition engraved Die Proofs (2) for 'San Martin' high values, with 1.20 pesos printed in brown and  5 pesos value printed in deep bright blue, each inset on thick card.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3547 Argentina

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    1910: South American Banknote Co. Proofs for the issue, two splendid volumes of Proofs, all engraved on thick card paper, predominantly singles but with many blocks of four, all in a variety of issued / unissued colours with ½ c. (82), 1 c. (261), 2 c. (266), 3 c. (118), 4 c. (223), 5 c. (68), 10 c. (215), 12 c. (261), 20 c. (192), 24 c. (149), 30 c. value (191), 50 c. (165), 1 peso (203), 5 pesos (85), 10 pesos (59), 20 pesos (68), also 50 c. value without value tablets (12), later with a large variety of silked paper Proofs in a variety of colours and differing issues (237). A remarkable and scarce assembly (2'855 Proofs).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3548 Bolivia

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    1867: Entire letter from Sucre to Valparaiso franked by 1867 Condor 5 c. green horizontal pair, large margins all round, cancelled by oily FRANCA SUCRE handstamp in brown. Cover with some folds away from adhesives but a very scarce first issue franking. Cert. RPSL (1955).
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 3549 Bolivia

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    1856/82: Covers (3) with 1856 entire to Sucre struck with superb oval framed 'Cochabamba / Franca' handstamp in red, 1862 entire letter to Sucre with rate mark '½' and superb oval ADMON PRINCIPAL DE CORREOS DE POTOSI Condor handstamp in blue (believed to be the sole recorded usage of this handstamp as a postal marking, ex collection Ortiz-Patino), and 1882 mourning envelope to Salta struck on front with oval POTOSI / FRANCA in black with arrival datestamp on reverse. A fine and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 3550 Bolivia

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    1871/1950: Interesting selection with 180 postal stationery cards, incl. many better single items, uprated cards, destinations, privately illustrated cards, 'Specimen'-overprints and more, in good to very good condition, in addition a bunch of Cuban Air-letters/Aerogrammes mint and unfolded, in a small box.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3551 Brasil

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    Province of Maranhão 1803 (March 4): Entire letter from Maranhão to Lisbon, Portugal, struck on despatch with fine MARANHAO straight line handstamp in black, with manuscript '80' reis rate at top right. Internal docketing states the letter was carried by 'Navio Sociedad Feliz' arriving in Lisbon June 1. Minor acid ink fault but exceptionally early Colonial entire and very rare (RHM P-MA-03).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3552 Brasil

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    Province of Bahia 1814 (Nov 28): Entire letter from Bahia to Madeira (Newton Gordon correspondence) mailed as Ship Letter with corresponding manuscript rate '80' at upper right corner and endorsed 'p. N(avi)o Cray' at lower left. Internal docketing of receipt Jan 27, 1815. Scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3553 Brasil

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    Province of Pernambuco 1819c.: Cover from Pernambuco to Rio de Janeiro, carried down the coast by ship and struck with '40' rate marking and oval framed PERNAMBUCO despatch handstamp, both in red-brown. Rare and fine (RHM unrecorded).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3554 Brasil

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    1821/31: Entire letters (5) from Rio, Bahia or Pernambuco to France showing five different entry markings, earliest entire per 'Julie Josephine' to Havre with COLONIES PAR / NANTES in black, 1822 entire from Bahia with COL PAR / LORIENT in black, 1827 entire with COLONIES PAR / LE HAVRE in red, 1828 entire 'per Claudine' with boxed PAYS D'OUTREMER / PAR LE HAVRE in red and 1831 entire with framed PAYS D'OUTREMER in black. All strikes very fine.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3555 Brasil

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    1833: Printed annual receipt for Post being delivered to a home address, made out to one Joao Gonzalez Pereira, showing the amount received (10'000 reis) for this service and signed in full by the Postmaster at base. The service was regulated by Articles 52 and 53 of the 1829 Decree. A superb frontispiece for a collection. Rare and most unusual, it is believed but two examples of this form are known.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3556 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1834 (March 1): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London endorsed 'p. Reindeer Packet' struck in transit in Falmouth with superb strike of BRAZIL / F skeleton handstamp in green. Charged 3/6d. to pay on arrival with docketing of receipt (May 16). Barely noticeable closed tear at top of address panel, a fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3557 Brasil

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    Province of Sao Pedro 1834 (Nov 12): Entire letter from Bagé to the 'Presidente da Camara de Piratiny' with manuscript 'S.P.' at top, struck with superb strike of BAGÉ despatch handstamp in brown. Wonderful and rare entire (RHM P-RS-02).
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3558 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1836 (May 7): Entire letter endorsed 'S.P.' at top mailed from Rio Pardo to the 'President of the Province' in Ouro Preto, struck with straight line RIO PARDO handstamp in brown. Exceptional and very rare - just two strikes of this marking have been recorded (P-MG-52).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3559 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1836 (May 7): Entire letter endorsed 'S.P.' at top mailed from Serra to the 'President of the Province' in Ouro Preto, struck with dotted rectangular framed SERRA handstamp in brown. Exceptional and very rare - just two strikes of this marking have been recorded (P-MG-57).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3560 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1836 (Aug): Entire letter from V. Januaria via V. de Formigas, addressed to the President of the Province, struck on despatch by over-inked V. JANUARIA handstamp in brown alongside perfect strike of oval framed V. DE FORMIGAS handstamp in sepia. Rare and most appealing entire (RHM P-MG-31 & P-MG- 26).
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3561 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1836 (Aug 8): Entire letter endorsed 'S.P.' at top mailed from Curvello to Ouro Preto, struck with superb intaglio 'CURVO.' handstamp in brown. Rare and superb (RHM P-MG-23).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3562 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1836 (Sept 8): Entire letter endorsed 'S.P.' at top, mailed from Lavras to Espiritu Santo do Coquieiro, struck with fine LAVRAS handstamp in brown. Scarce (RHM P-MG-32).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3563 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1838 (May 14): Cover from Jacuhy to Rio de Janeiro struck on despatch with superb JACUHY handstamp in brown, mailed via CAMPANHA with straight line transit in black and manuscript '120' reis to pay at upper right. Scarce and attractive entire (RHM P-MG-30 & P-MG-12).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3564 Brasil

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    Province of São Pedro 1839 (Dec 27): Entire letter written from Cassapava to Piratini (addressed to the Ministry of the Interior) endorsed at top "S. da R. R." (Servico da Républica Rio-Grandense) struck with fine straight line CASSAPAVA handstamp in black (RHM P-RS-04) with the letter signed by Domingos Almeida, the most important member of the Republic after Bento Goncalves da Silva. Very rare - less than 10 examples of this handstamp are recorded, unique with the "S. da R. R." endorsement.rnrnNote: The entire mailed during the Farroupilha War (Ragamuffin War) where Rio-Grande seceded from Brazil, naming their new country the 'Republic of Piratini'. The Italian Revoultionary Guiseppe Garibaldi fought with the rebels against the Brazilian state. The dispute was resolved in 1845.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3565 Brasil

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    Province of São Pedro 1840 (March 12): Entire letter written from Cassapava to Piratini (addressed to the Ministry of the Interior) endorsed at top "S. da R." (Servico da Républica) and carried free, struck with fine straight line CASSAPAVA handstamp in black (RHM P-RS-04). Very rare - less than 10 examples of this handstamp are recorded.rnrnNote: The entire mailed during the Farroupilha War (Ragamuffin War) where Rio-Grande seceded from Brazil, naming their new country the 'Republic of Piratini'. The Italian Revoultionary Guiseppe Garibaldi fought with the rebels against the Brazilian state. The dispute was resolved in 1845.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3566 Brasil

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    Province of Minas Gerais 1843: Entire letter from Tamandaua to Ouro Preto endorsed 'S.P.' at top with manuscript date at upper left '1843 / 16 / 8', struck with fine framed TAMANDVA handstamp in brown. Scarce and very fine (RHM P-MG-60a).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3567 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1846: Cover, some acid ink, probably mailed from Hamburg to Santos via London, endorsed 'via Falmouth, Brazil Packet' (carried on the 'Penguin'), struck in transit with London cds and prepaid there at 3/1d. rate in manuscript, with CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE arrival cds (Aug 2) in black and charged '660' reis due in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3568 Brasil

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    1847: Entire letter to Geneva, Switzerland endorsed 'Par le vapeur de guerre Anglais Driver', struck with RIO-JANEIRO despatch cds of British P.O. on front in black (March 26), thence via London (May 15) where framed 'Coloies / &c. Art.15' applied in red, via Calais to Geneva where charged '23' rappen due in red manuscript. Scarce and unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3569 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1849: Cover from Rio de Janeiro endorsed 'p. Packet via Falmouth' to Copenhagen, Denmark struck with very fine RIO-JANEIRO British P.O. cds in black (Dec 17), rated at '12/4d.' due to pay in transit in London (Jan 6, 1850), thence via Hamburg with KDOPA cds on reverse and charged '173' skilling to pay on arrival. An attractive cover to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3570 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1852: Entire letter from Rio to Madeira endorsed 'p. Teviot', prepaid '1s.' in red manuscript and struck with fine Crown PAID AT RIO DE JANEIRO in black, the reverse (opens well for Exhibit display) with fine 'Rio-Janeiro' British P.O. despatch cds (May 14). Handstruck '160' (reis) due marking in black applied on arrival. Scarce and fine entire Gi. CC3 = $ 850/Scott = $ 2'900.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3571 Brasil

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    1854: Entire letter from Bahia to Porto struck with superb oval COMPANHIA DE PAQUETES VAPOR / LUSO BRASILEIRA / BAHIA in blue, carried on Steamer 'Dona Maria II' and charged '120' (reis) due in black. Reverse with P. TRANSATLANTICO applied in Lisbon, thence via 'Duque do Porto' with framed 'Porto' arrival datestamp (Nov 3) in blue. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3572 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1858 (Jan 28): Entire letter from Rio Grande do Sul to Cadiz, Spain endorsed 'p. Steamer', mailed via Forwarding Agent BAIRD LE COQ & Co. / RIO DE JANEIRO with oval cachet on front, reverse showing RIO JANEIRO British P.O. cds (Feb 13) in black and thence via Steamer 'Avon' to London (March 17). Struck with framed "Returned for / Postage" in red and the sum of '3/2d.' paid and entire forwarded on to Cadiz where charged '8R' (reales) in blue-green (April 4) due from recipient. A charming and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3573 Brasil

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    1859: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon endorsed and carried on the 'Portugal' of the 'Real Companhia Anglo-Luso-Brasileira', with sender's cachet on reverse alongside two P. TRANSATLANTICO datestamps (Jan 20) and rated '150' reis due in black on obverse.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3574 Brasil

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    1859: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to London carried on Inaugural Voyage of the 'Real Companhia Anglo-Luso-Brasileira' endorsed 'p. Milford Haven Str.' at top, the cover being disembarked at Lisbon in error and struck there with '300' reis rate mark and circular 'P. TRANSATLANTICO' datestamp (Dec 13) in black. Re-sent by merchant ship to London where struck with straight line SHIP-LETTER in red with London arrival cds (Dec 22) on reverse, charged '8' (pence) due for ship fee.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3575 Brasil

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    1864: Cover from Hamburg to Santos sent unpaid via Bordeaux, struck on despatch with oval HAMBURG datestamp (Sept 21) and 'TT 38' in black, struck with framed "F/21" Convention marking in black (Van der Linden fig. 1142) and carried on the French Paquebot 'Bearn' at double rate. Reverse with Rio transit cds in black and obverse with framed '860' struck in red indicating the double rate. Rare and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3576 Brasil

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    1876 (Dec 29): Entire letter from Pernambuco to Paris, endorsed 'per Elbe', landed at Southampton where perfect strike of circular SOUTHAMPTON / PACKET-LETTER cds applied in black (Jan 13, 1877). Thence via London (Jan 15) where 'T/1-10' accountancy marking applied in blue and on to Paris where charged at double rate with '17' décimes due handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 3577 Brasil

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    1843: 30 r. grey-black, late intermediate/early worn impression, a fine appearing unused example with large margins all round and showing horizontal dividing line at top. Imperceptible thin in margin at top mentioned for full accuracy. A rare stamp unused Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3578 Brasil

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    1843: Bullseyes set of three values, 30 r. black, early intermediate impression, used example with huge margins all round, minor corner bend and tiny thin in margin only, of superb appearance, lightly cancelled in black; 60 r. in a greyish shade, thin in margin only but with huge margins, lightly used in Rio; and 90 r. black with narrow margins all round boldly cancelled in Rio.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 520 CHF

    Lot# : 3579 Brasil

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    1843: Bullseye 60 r. black, two single examples, fine impressions, used on reverse of 1845 cover from Vila das Dores do Pirahy to Porto, Portugal tied by oval framed DORES handstamp with repeated strike on obverse of cover (Ayres fig. 1291). Transit datestamps of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE (Feb 1) on front and reverse in black, thence to Porto with framed BARRA / DO / PORTO datestamp of arrival (May 12) and charged '160' reis for double rate due from recipient. The adhesives torn from the cover and carefully replaced, despite this, a dramatic and exceedingly rare entire - just three genuine Transatlantic covers bearing the first issue are recorded. Illustrated in Juchert on page. A great rarity for the connoisseur of Brazilian Postal History. Cert. BPA (2011).rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurinho Ferreira.rn                   Collection Everaldo Santos - 'Edition D'Or', Volume XXXVII, page 121.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 30,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3580 Brasil

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    1844: 10 r. in a used block of six cancelled in red, 30 r. (2) used, 1850 10 r. in used block of six and used examples of 20 r. in a vertical pair, 30 r. (8, incl. two pairs), 60 r. (4), 90 r. and 1861 430 r. yellow fine unused. Generally fine group Scott = $ 900+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3581 Brasil

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    1849: Cover from Rio Grande do Sul to St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands franked on reverse with 1844/46 60 r. black in a vertical pair, margins large to touched, tied by RIO GRANDE DO SUL circular handstamp and also by London transit cds in red. The cover was mailed via the Forwarding Agent 'Arbthin Neumann & Co.' in Rio de Janeiro and further endorsed 'p. Todos os Santos' and placed in the British P.O. with RIO JANEIRO datestamp (July 19) in black. Thence via 'HMS Peterel' to Falmouth, London (Sept 14) and with JERSEY arrival cds of the following day where charged '2/9d.' to pay. Illustrated in 'Inclinados' by Walter G. Taveira on page 360. An extremely scarce cover - just three 'Inclinado' usages to Great Britain are recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection R. Koester.rn                   Collection Paolo Comelli.rn                  
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3582 Brasil

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    1869: Cover carried at triple rate of 570 reis to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed 'por Gironde' at top, franked by 1850 30 r. black and 90 r. black in a block of six, margins large to touched, all tied by segmented cork cancellations in black. Rio despatch cds alongside (Nov 16) and framed P.P. in red above. Charged '5' pesos due on receipt in blue crayon. Minor creasing but a remarkable and very rare cover - the largest 90 reis multiple on letter.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3583 Brasil

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    1872 (Feb 9): Entire letter from Bahia to Figueira, Portugal franked by 1850 60 r. black for internal postage, tied by barred BAHIA handstamp with 'Bahia' datestamp adjacent, both in black. Carried on French Steamer 'Amazone' and struck on reverse with p. TRANSATLANTICO datestamp in violet (Feb 24) and charged '150' (reis) due upon receipt.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3584 Brasil

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    1855: Cover from Pelotas to Paris franked on reverse with 1850 60 r. black in a horizontal pair tied by circular CORREIO / PELOTAS datestamp and British P.O. RIO JANEIRO datestamp (Aug 13) in black. Carried on the 'Great Western' with London transit (Sept 14) in red and struck there with framed 'COLONIES / &c. ART.13' in red. Charged '15' décimes due upon receipt in Paris. Flaps missing but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3585 Brasil

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    1867: Mixed issue entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed per Ligne K Paquebot 'Aunis' carried at triple rate with 1850 60 r. grey-black, four margins, with Dom Pedro 1866 10 r. vermilion and 500 r. orange all tied by dotted lozenge in black. Framed P.P. in red below and British P.O. 'Buenos Aires' cds (Dec 22) of receipt (date slug error - year in place of day). Fresh and fine, a scarce and colourful franking.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3586 Brasil

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    1863: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to France carried on the 'Estremadure' franked by 1850 90 r. black in a vertical strip of three, large margins all round and 1854 10 r. deep bright blue, imperceptibly touched at top, tied by 'Correio Geral da Corte / Brazil' despatch cds's Aug 21 in black. Framed PD in red below alongside 'Brésil / Bordeaux' entry marking (Sept 17). St. Giron arrival cds on reverse. Minor envelope imperfections but a most attractive and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Angelo Lima (1993).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3587 Brasil

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    1863: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Montevideo, Uruguay prepaid at double rate with 1850 90 r. black in a rare block of four overlapped by sheet corner marginal 1854 10 r. blue in a vertical pair tied by barred oval obliterators in black. Obverse with framed P.P. in red and 'Correio Geral Da Corte / Brazil' cds of despatch (May 24) and manuscript '30' (centavos) due upon receipt. A charming and extremely rare entire.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3588 Brasil

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    1869: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Paris endorsed 'per Estremadure' franked for single rate with 1850 90 r. black in a fine margined vertical pair in combination with Dom Pedro 1866 100 r. green tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with Rio despatch cds alongside (June 23). Framed PD in red and 'Brésil / Bordeaux' entry marking in blue (month slug error 'Juin' for 'Juil'). A most attractive mixed issue franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Angelo Lima (1993).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3589 Brasil

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    1865 (March 24): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Zug, Switzerland franked at double rate by vertical pair of 1861 430 r. yellow, clear to large margins, tied by lozenge of dots in black. 'Correio Geral da Corte / Brazil' cds of despatch alongside (March 24) and framed P.D. in red. Circular 'Brésil / Bordeaux' entry marking alongside and reverse with Basel and Zug datestamps (April 20). Cover with closed vertical tear at right and the stamps have been lifted and replaced; however an extremely rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3590 Brasil

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    1870 (July 6): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Basel, Switzerland franked at triple rate by vertical strip of three 1861 430 r. yellow, clear to large margins all round, tied by segmented cork handstamps in black. 'Rio de Janeiro' cds of despatch alongside and framed P.D. strikes in red. Carried on the 'Gironde' with circular 'Brésil / Bordeaux' entry marking alongside (July 27) in blue and reverse with Basel arrival datestamp (Aug 28). Cover with corner tear at top right but an extremely rare cover: just two triple rate covers recorded bearing this issue. Signed Calves. Cert. Scheller (2008).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3591 Brasil

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    1880: Boris Frères cover from Fortaleza to Paris via Pernambuco, carried on the 'Bahia' with stunning triple issue four colour franking of Dom Pedro 1866 50 r. blue perf., 1876/77 100 r. green rouletted and 1878/79 White Beard 80 r. lake and rare 700 r. red-brown all tied by segmented cork handstamps in blue. 'Fortaleza' despatch cds alongside (May 2) and 'Brésil / Amb. Calais' entry mark in red (May 30). Reverse with Pernambuco transit cds and Paris arrival cds. Arguably the most spectacular of all the Boris Fréres correspondence Dom Pedro covers.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus.rn                   Collection Everaldo Santos.
    Starting bid : 1,600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,300 CHF

    Lot# : 3592 Brasil

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    1878/79: American Banknote Co. Proof for 260 r. value printed in black and inset into card, imprinted at base 'Dom Pedro / 496-A / American Bank Note Co. NY'. A fine and rare Proof.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3593 Brasil

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    1878/79: American Banknote Co. Proof for 260 r. value, perforated 12 all round, printed in claret shade (issued rouletted in dark brown). Fresh and fine, with large part og.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3594 Brasil

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    1878/79: American Banknote Co. Proof for 260 r. value, Lithographic Proof block of four printed in in brown on slightly yellowish paper, rouletted and gummed (RHM 43PL) with large part og. Rare and most unusual Proof. Cert. Fevereiro (2013)
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3595 Brasil

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    1882/84: 200 r. pale rose, Type II, used as single franking on 1889 cover from Venezuelan Consul in Rio (cachet on reverse) mailed to Caracas, Venezuela, tied by 'Rio de Janeiro' cds (April 6) in black. Endorsed 'via Barbados' at top but backstamped ST. THOMAS in transit (April 29). A very rare destination for Brazilian mail of this date.rnrnProvenance: Collection Angelo Lima.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3596 Brasil

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    1933: Registered Graf Zeppelin Flight cover with six different adhesives for 6'600 reis rate paid through to Egypt, all tied by Rio de Janeiro datestamps (Oct 4) with SERVICO AEREO / TRANSATLANTICO / VIA / CONDOR-ZEPPELIN cachet in violet below. Slightly trimmed at top with reverse showing further strike of violet cachet and Friedrichshafen arrival cds in green (Oct 10) and Bulkeley, Egypt cds (Oct 14). Mail from South American Flights is very scarce to this destination.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3597 Chile

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    1854/55: Covers (2), with 1855 cover to Valparaiso bearing 1854 Desmadryl 5 c. pale reddish brown (Gi 4) tied by target cancellation in black with Santiago cds in red alongside (Jan 9); together with February 1858 entire letter from Valparaiso to Tomé franked by 1855 Perkins Bacon 5 c. red-brown on blued (Gi. 17) in a horizontal strip of three tied by target cancel in black. Scarce and attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3598 Chile

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    1857: Entire letter from Valparaiso to Ballenar via Puerto Huasca, endorsed 'pr. Vapor Valdivia' franked by 1855 5 c. red-brown on blued paper in a horizontal strip of three, touched at top but large margins on three sides and showing portions of adjoining stamps at base, all tied by concentric ring cancels in black. Minor imperfections to entire but a scarce rate (10 c. internal + 5 c. by sea); also an 1855 entire with British P.O. 'Valparaiso' cds in black to Paris with PANAMA / TRANSIT in red.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF
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