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  • Lot# : 5001 Chile

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    1768c.: Cover front addressed to Francisco Xavier de Morales, President, Governor and Captain General of the Real Audiencia de Chile, struck twice with straight line ESPAÑA truncated handstamp in red (probably applied at Rio de la Plata), annotated '125' (reales) in manuscript. Morales held these offices until 1772. A scarce and very early usage, together with a circa 1794 front to a Brigadier at the fort on the island of Chiloe struck with CHILE handstamp in red rated '3' reales in manuscript.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6448.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5002 Chile

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    1848 (July 28): Entire letter from Santiago to Bordeaux, France struck with oval SANTIAGO / DE CHILE despatch in red with straight line FRANCA above. Reverse with British P.O. 'Valparaiso' cds in black. Two line PANAMA / TRANSIT in red and thence via London (Oct 5) where framed COLONIES / &c. ART 13 applied in red, thence via Boulogne (Oct 6).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5003 Chile

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    1848 (July 15): Cover from Valparaiso to Constitucion with superb strikes of straight line FRANCA and VALPARAISO in red with manuscript '8 rs.' rate. Carried by Ship's Captain, a fresh and fine cover with near complete Customs (Valparaiso La Aduana) red wax seal on reverse.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5004 Chile

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    1869: Covers (2) to France from Valparaiso and Santiago, the earlier cover at single rate and charged '12' décimes with three line dated PANAMA / TRANSIT and "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking, the second cover with same markings and charged at double rate on arrival with '24' décimes in manuscript and '12' handstamp deleted with scarce TAXE JUSTIFIÉE handstamp in black. A scarce pairing.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5005 Chile

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    Peru Steamship Navigation Company 1843 (Feb 16): Entire letter from Valparaiso to Cobija, Bolivia struck with fine VAPOR PERU / P handstamp in red (46 x 6 mm). Some age spots and internal tape repair but an early usage of this handstamp (Doublet P1/P2), this being both the earliest and, we believe, the sole recorded usage in red. Rare.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6466.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5006 Chile

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    Peru Steamship Navigation Company 1849 (Feb 28): Entire letter from Valparaiso to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed 'pr. Vapor', struck with fine strike of PSNC Steamer VAPOR CHILE / P handstamp in blue (Doublet C9, in use 1848-50 only). One or two minor wormholes not detracting from a scarce entire.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6462.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5007 Chile

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    Peru Steamship Navigation Company 1852 (Dec 30): Entire letter from Valparaiso to Cobija, Bolivia struck with exceptional strike of VAPOR LIMA / P handstamp in black (Doublet L1, in use April 1852-53). Internal docketing of receipt (Jan 4, 1853). A fine and rare entire.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6465.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5008 Chile

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    Peru Steamship Navigation Company 1853 (April 14): Entire letter from Santiago to Lima endorsed 'Vapor Ingles' with fine FRANCA and oval framed SANTIAGO / DE CHILE in red and good VAPOR SANTIAGO / P Steamship handstamp in black (Doublet S1, in use April 1852-1853). Reverse with blue 'Vapor' marking of receipt. A rare and fine entire.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6460.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5009 Chile

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    1853: Perkins Bacon original Die Proofs (4) all printed in black on India paper and mounted on thick card: for the 1 centavo (30x34 mm.), 5 centavos (30 x 33 mm.), 10 centavos (this Proof slightly larger 37 x 39 mm.) and the 20 centavos values (29 x 33 mm). Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXVI on page 20. A unique assembly in the foremost quality and of great rarity. Certs. BPA (1996).rnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, lots 750-753.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5010 Chile

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    First London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, wmk. pos. 1, a fine unused example with ample to huge margins all round, of fresh vibrant colour, with large part og. and seldom encountered thus. An extremely rare stamp unused - it should be noted that some great collections of the past, Albert Quast, Dale-Lichtenstein for example, never obtained an example and the stamp is very much under-catalogued. Signed Calves. Cert. A. Diena (1962), Philatelic Foundation (1995), BPA (1996) Gi. 1 = £ 550/Scott = $ 650.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5011 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, wmk. pos. 2 (scarce), with part sheet marginal lined watermark at left, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by six barred target handstamp in black. A lovely stamp. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. = £ 60/Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5012 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, wmk. pos. 2 (scarce) with marginal line of wmk. at top, the used block of four, positions 9-10 / 21-22 from Plate I, with good to large margins on three sides and touched into the design at right, ironed horizontal bend and one stamp slightly rubbed, neatly cancelled by four strikes of the seven bar target handstamp in black. A very scarce multiple with just three used blocks of four of this stamp recorded, all of which have imperfections. Rare and, with wmk. position 2, unique. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3022; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 773.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5013 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on deeply blued paper, wmk. pos. 4 (rare), the used block of four with large even margins on three sides and touched into the design at left, ironed horizontal bend and corner bend, neatly cancelled by four strikes of the six bar target handstamp in black. A very scarce multiple with just three used blocks of four of this stamp recorded, all of which have imperfections. Rare and, with wmk. position 4, unique.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3021; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1994, lot 774.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5014 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, used on 3 October 1853 second sheet of entire letter from Copiapo to Ostende, Belgium tied by seven barred target handstamp struck in blue with straight line COPIAPO despatch handstamp adjacent in same ink. Three line dated PANAMA / TRANSIT in black (Oct 22) and cover rated at 2/8 d. due to pay in manuscript. Forwarded on from London (Nov 18) with red cds on reverse, to Ostende where struck with 'rate box' (Debours Étrangers / Taxe Reduite / Taxe Inter B') in red for the amount due to pay and '30' (décimes) noted in manuscript. An extraordinarily rare destination for Chilean first issue covers and a classic cover of great visual appeal. Cert. Holcombe (1991).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6294.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5015 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a vertical strip of four used on 1854 second sheet of entire letter from Valparaiso to Santiago at 1 ounce rate, margins good to touched, neatly tied by barred target handstamps in black with 'Valparaiso' cds in red at right (March 1). A fine and extremely attractive #1 cover: just two covers are recorded with strips of four on letter, this being the unique vertical strip. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 781.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5016 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, used on second page of 1853 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso bearing five single examples, nearly all with generally large margins all round, each stamp neatly tied by six barred target handstamp in black with SANTIAGO straight line handstamp above in black, used in lieu of the circular datestamp and this would date the cover between July 1 and Aug 15, 1853. Acid ink faults and poor repair work to the file folds internally do not detract from the attractiveness and great scarcity of the cover. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 923.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5017 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, wmk. pos. 1, a fine unused example with ample to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, of rich colour and impression, fresh and very fine unused without gum. A marvellous and extremely rare stamp. Signed Calves. Cert. BPA (1996) Gi. 2 = £ 425/Scott = $ 1'000.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3043; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 782.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5018 Chile

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    First London Printing 1853 (July): 10 c. deep blue on slightly blued paper, wmk. pos. 1, a used example in a rich shade, large margins all round, neatly cancelled in black. Not illustrated in Edition D'Or XXVI. Scarce and very fine, a choice example. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 2 = £ 100/Scott = $ 175.rnrnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 927.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5019 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, wmk. pos. 1, a superb used horizontal pair with large margins all round and showing the two stamps squeezed together (left hand stamp's watermark narrower - 10 mm. - right hand stamp 11 mm.) neatly cancelled by six barred target handstamps in black. A delightful and unusual multiple. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 2 = £ 200+/Scott = $ 300+.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 936.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5020 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, wmk. pos. 1, a horizontal strip of five with very large margins all round for this issue but just shaved at right, the strip showing the typical misalignment of the stamps in a fine deep shade and cancelled by somewhat unclear target handstamps in black. An exceptional and scarce multiple Gi. 2 = £ 500+/Scott = $ 750+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5021 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, a large margined used example of resonant colour, used on 1854 cover to Valparaiso at ½ ounce rate cancelled by seven barred target handstamp in black with SANTIAGO datestamp (March 6) in red adjacent. The cover with file fold well away from the superb adhesive. Scarce so fine. Signed Calves. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1994) Gi. 2 = £ 500/Scott = $ 700+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5022 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, two examples used on 1855 entire letter from Ballenar to Valparaiso, one with four large margins and the second stamp with three large margins but just touched at right, tied by target handstamps struck in red with BALLENAR handstamp at left also in red. The cover was carried South on the PSNC Steamer with endorsement 'per N. Granada' at lower left. A remarkable and very rare usage. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3073; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 942.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5023 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, a close to large margined horizontal pair used on 2 June 1854 entire letter to Mendoza cancelled by SANTA ROSA straight line handstamp in black. The letter states that expenses are enclosed with manuscript notation of receipt (June 13) docketed internally. The rate to Argentina was double the internal rate, thus this cover is fully prepaid for a ½ letter. The pair has been lifted from the cover, cleaned and replaced, nevertheless an attractive and very scarce usage. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 2 = £ 500/Scott = $ 700+.rnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 357; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 944.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5024 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, a vertical strip of three with large margins at top and at base and shaved at sides, used on 1854 cover to Valparaiso at 1½ ounce rate, cancelled by six barred target handstamps in black with SANTIAGO datestamp (Feb 3) in red alongside. The cover slightly trimmed at left and with two heavy red wax seals on reverse. An extremely scarce multiple of the first issue on letter.rnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast, Harmer Rooke, June 1963, lot 54.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5025 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, a diagonally bisected example, upper left half of stamp, used on 1854 entire letter to Copiapo tied by target handstamp in black with CHAÑARCILLO straight line handstamp at left. Light age spot to right of adhesive but an attractive and extremely rare usage of the 1853 issue. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 2b = £ 500+/Scott = $ 800.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 945.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5026 Chile

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    London Printing 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a single example just shaved in left margin but with large margins on three sides and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 1853 second sheet of cover to Valparaiso in combination with 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper in a horizontal pair with touched to good margins and scuffed at upper left, tied by four strikes of the six barred target handstamp in black with straight line SANTIAGO handstamp adjacent in black. Minor imperfections but of great visual appeal - mixed frankings of the first two stamps of Chile are great rarities. Cert. Moorhouse (2003).rnNote: Three or four covers are known used with the first issue in combination with the straight line handstamp 'Santiago', all are used in the July - August 1853 period: Caspary and Galvez cover with a pair of 1853 5 centavos for example. There is a docketed pencil notation inside this cover dating it at July 4, 1853 which is not verifiable but is the probable first day of use.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5027 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep (rose) red-brown, imperforate Plate Proof horizontal strip of four on unwatermarked medium wove paper without gum, corner marginal from top left of sheet with italic imprint "Es preciso colocar las estampeas arriba de la.." at top, showing the misalignment of the stamps. First stamp with manuscript ink on '5' indicating the printer to alter the figure to '1' with further manuscript notation crossing through the 'S' of CENTAVOS as an Essay for the proposed 1 centavo value. Fourth Proof just cut into at base, a famous and rare Proof of great visual appeal. Cert. BPA (1994).rnProvenance: Collection R.A.G. Lea, RL, June 1994, lot 1980.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5028 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. pale reddish brown, wmk. pos. 1, fresh and very fine unused example with margins all round, of lovely delicate colour, without gum. A scarce and most attractive stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1996) Gi. 4 = £ 850+/Scott = $ 600.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3141; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6310.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5029 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. pale reddish brown, an outstanding used example with huge margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at left and at right, lightly tied to small piece by target handstamp in black with full Valparaiso cds (15 Feb, 1854) in red alongside. A fine and very early usage: an important dated piece. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A Diena (1964), BPA (1992) Gi. 4/Scott = $ 65+.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 955.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5030 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. pale (rose) brown, wmk. pos. 2, a used block of four with large even margins all round, some slight surface rubbing and corner crease at upper left, somewhat heavily cancelled in black. Despite the imperfections, of great scarcity as just this block of four and a single block of six exist. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3118; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 815.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5031 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep (rose) reddish brown, wmk. pos. 2, with vertical marginal lines in watermark from left of sheet, fresh and very fine unused example with margins all round, of resplendent colour in the 'rose' shade, without gum. A scarce and attractive stamp. Cert. BPA (1996) Gi. 5 = £ 400+/Scott = $ 650.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3100; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 806.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5032 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish brown, wmk. pos. 1, an unused example in near chestnut shade showing a 'wet Plate' printing, close to large margins all round, fresh and fine unused, without gum. A scarce and most unusual stamp. Opinion Holcombe (1994) Gi. = £ 400/Scott = $ 650.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6311.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5033 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish brown, wmk. pos. 1, a fine used horizontal strip of three, good if slightly uneven margins all round due to the misalignment between the stamps, lightly cancelled in black. A scarce and attractive strip.rnProvenance: Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3158; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6315.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5034 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, wmk. pos. 1, the superb used vertical strip of six with good to large margins all round - exceptional for such a multiple, of fine colour and neatly cancelled in black by five strikes of the target handstamp in black and small part of a red circular datestamp. Creased between third and fourth stamps in margin only, in no way affecting the appearance of an exquisite and extremely rare multiple. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 78; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 967.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5035 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, a fine used example with large margins on three sides and infintessimally touched at left but with portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on February 1856 entire letter from La Palma to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in black with straight line QUILLOTA handstamp adjacent in black. An attractive and scarce cover. Cert. BPA (1965).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5036 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, a fine used example with large margins on all sides used incorrectly on reverse of June 1854 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in black. Obverse of cover showing manuscript "10" (centavos) where the cover was originally taxed (at double the deficiency) - this figure deleted by further complete strike of the six barred target handstamp. An extremely unusual entire that opens well for exhibit display. Opinion J. Maier. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2000).rnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6196.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5037 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, a fine used pair with close to large margins on all sides, portions of adjoining stamps at top and at base, showing the Major Plate Crack running across both stamps (positions 121-122) with the Crack going through 'C' of CORREOS, first and second 'O' of COLON and repeated through into right hand stamp (see illustration on page 50 of EDITION D'OR volume XXVI); used on 1857 cover from Serena to Valparaiso and tied by target handstamps in black. SERENA cds of despatch in black at right (Sept 12). Fascinating notation in crayon reverse stating purchased in New York in 1934 from C. J. Phillips, philatelic writer, expert and the former Chairman of Stanley Gibbons. An outstanding cover for the specialist.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3168; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 985.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5038 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, three single examples with margins touched to mostly large, used on 1854 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso cancelled by six barred target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO cds in red adjacent (May 18). The cover was either a 25 c. rate with 10 c. paid in cash or was Short Paid 5 centavos and the manuscript '10' was the amount to be collected upon receipt. A fine and most attractive entire. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 979.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5039 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish "hazelnut" brown, the extraordinary marginal block of four used on 6 March 1856 entire letter from Copiapo to Valparaiso endorsed 'por Vapor', the block touched at left otherwise with exceptional margins all round with italic "..tar del cimento" marginal inscription at base; tied by four heavy strikes of the six barred target handstamp in black. A late usage of the issue from this Mining town and an exceptionally rare franking for the 20 centavos rate. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1997).rnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 902.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5040 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, a horizontal strip of seven and a single example used on 1854 cover at 40 centavos rate for  2 ounces from Santiago to Valparaiso, the strip in a fresh vibrant shade with mostly large margins on all sides and showing portions of adjoining stamp at top and at right, the single example without margins; all tied by target handstamps in black with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red below (Aug 6). An exceptional and rare franking: one of the largest multiples of the first Desmadryl 5 centavos either off or on cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1997).rnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 368; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 826.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5041 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, an extraordinary block of eighteen (2 x 9) used on 1856 cover at 90 centavos rate from Santiago to Valparaiso, the block (positions 139-140 / 151-152 / 163 / 164 / 175-176 / 187-188 / 199-200 / 211-212 / 223-224 / 235-236) in a wonderfully fresh shade with mostly huge margins on two sides and shaved at centre left, with portions of three adjoining stamps at left and part marginal inscription at base. The block was originally wrapped around the cover and the upper six stamps were torn on opening and restored to the benefit of classic philately. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red at right (May 6). An amazing cover - the highest recorded multiple of any Colon issue on letter and the largest recorded multiple of the Desmadryl 5 centavos. An exceptional and most attractive cover for the connoisseur. Certs. RPSL (1997), Moorhouse (1997).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5042 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Demadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep reddish-brown, a horizontal pair with close to ample margins all round, in combination with Desmadryl September 1854 10 c. blue on bluish, single and horizontal strip of four, margins touched in places but of excellent impression and colour, used on delightful 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red (Jan 4) also on obverse of a delightful and extremely rare cover. Cert. BPA (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast, Harmer Rooke, June 1963, lot 344; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1996, lot 1095.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5043 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. chestnut brown, wmk. pos. 1, outstanding crisp impression, a superb used example from the lower right hand corner of the sheet of 240 subjects, large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at top, watermark with four marginal lines at base, lightly cancelled in black. A gem for the philatelic connoisseur. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 3 = £ 100+/Scott = $ 200+.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3146; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 955.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5044 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep chestnut-brown, a fine used example with large margins on three sides and infintessimally touched at left, used on 1854 cover from Serena to Valparaiso endorsed 'Vapor', tied by target handstamp in black. Straight line SERENA despatch handstamp and CABOTAJE handstamp in black. Internally docketed "26 Janvier 1854" and thus a fine and extremely early usage of the 'marron' shade on letter. Signed Miro. Cert. Moorhouse (2007).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5045 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. deep chestnut-brown, a sensational used example, marginal from top left of sheet, position 1, with small part of italic inscription, large margins on three sides and minutely shaved at right, used on 1855 cover to Valparaiso tied by seven barred target handstamp in black with SANTIAGO cds alongside in red (Dec 12). A rare and particularly lovely cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1994) which states 'deep reddish-brown', with which we beg to disagree.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6318.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5046 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. "chocolate" brown, fine impression, wmk. pos. 1, the famous unused example with huge margins on three sides and close but clear at upper left, printed in this resonant shade of very deep reddish brown on quadrille paper, most probably at the very beginning of the print-run; fresh and very fine, without gum. Illustrated in 'Chile, The First Postage Stamps' by Gerhard Blank on colour plate 3. A delightful stamp, finer than the Galvez example, of great beauty and rarity with just 5 sheets printed (1'200 stamps). Cert. Sociedad Filatelica de Chile (1977), BPA (1992) Scott = unpriced.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, June 1958, lot 616; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 946.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5047 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. pos. 4, a fine unused example with ample to large margins all round, in a rich dark shade, slight age stain at base otherwise fresh and fine unused, without gum. A lovely example of an exceedingly scarce stamp Gi. 10 = £ 1'700/Scott = $ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5048 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. pos. 2, an unused example with large margins all round, the stamp being from the base of sheet with three horizontal lines of the marginal watermark at foot, lovely fresh colour and very fine, without gum. An exceptional example of this rare stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1994) Gi. 10 = £ 1'700/Scott = $ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5049 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. pos. 4, a used example with huge margins all round for this issue, in a dark shade - darker than the normal burnt sienna but lighter than the chocolate - neatly cancelled in black. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.rnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 182; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 987.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5050 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. pos. 2, a used example with huge margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamps at both left and at right, paler shade and very fine but for tiny scissor cut in margin only at top left, lightly cancelled in black. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1001.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5051 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. pos. 4, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A scarce stamp in a multiple and very rare in such fine quality. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 10 = £ 900+/Scott = $ 600+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 4012; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1010.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5052 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, a fine used example in a reddish shade with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in black. SANTIAGO cds of despatch in red at left (Dec 11). The stamp lifted for checking and replaced, a fresh and fine cover. Cert. BPA (1994) Gi. 10 = £ 750/Scott = $ 900+. rnProvenance: Collection R.A.G. Lea, RL, June 1994, lot 2052.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5053 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, an extraordinary over-inked impression "impresiones borrosas" with the white areas of the stamp completely subsumed by almost orange ink, four large margins, used on 1855 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds (June 30) in red at left. Illustrated in 'Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867' by Gerhard Blank on colour plate 11. A fine and most unusual stamp and cover: since the Galvez sale no further examples as over-inked and smudged have appeared on the market. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProveneance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3224; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1019.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5054 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, four single examples with good even margins all round, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso at 1 ounce rate, one stamp showing a more worn state, all tied by target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO cds of despatch at right (July 14). Two file folds well away from the fine adhesives. An appealing franking of great scarcity. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast, Harmer Rooke, June 1963, lot 219; Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3231; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1014.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5055 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, a horizontal pair in a very deep shade (chocolate group), with large margins on three sides, close but clear at right and portion of adjoining stamp at left and at top, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamps in black with SANTIAGO cds (July 19) in red at right. A fine and very rare cover. Cert. BPA (1994).rnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast, Harmer Rooke, June 1963, lot 222; Collection R.A.G. Lea, RL, June 1994, lot 2058.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5056 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, a horizontal pair with large margins on two sides, just touched at top but with full sheet margin at right, used on 1855 double rate cover from Valdivia to Cassel, Germany endorsed 'Por Vapor via Valparaiso, Panama, Southampton & Ostende' at top; the stamps paying the inland postage and cancelled by target handstamp in black. VALDIVIA straight line handstamp of depatch in red, reverse with 'Valparaiso' British P.O. datestamp (March 31) in black and London transit cds (May 22) in red. Various ratings incl. British '4/8d.' charge in manuscript, and '54¼' silver groschen in blue ink to pay upon receipt. Minor edge wear due to journey but a charming cover to an extraordinary destination for classic period Chile mail. Cert. Jörg Maier (2006), Moorhouse (2010).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5057 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, a horizontal strip of four with huge margins at left and at base, shaved at right and large if irregular at top, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamps in black with TALCA despatch cds below (May 18). Circular "20" centavos due marking in red at right with manuscript "20" in ink adjacent (initially charged '10' and altered), thus originally underpaid by 10 centavos. A most impressive franking for this issue and rare. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1015.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5058 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena / chocolate, a fine example with close to large margins all round in a rich deep shade used in combination with July 1854 Desmadryl 5 c. pale reddish-brown, left hand stamp touched at base otherwise the pair with large margins all round and small scissor cut at base, on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO cds of despatch at right (May 12) in red. A very rare combination on letter and most attractive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1994).rnrnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3233; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6343.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5059 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, a horizontal strip of four with good even margins all round, close but clear at left and with portion of adjoining stamp below first stamp in the strip, of excellent resounding colour, used with Desmadryl 10 c. pale blue of good appearance but with 6 mm. closed tear at left, on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by four strikes of six barred target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red at right (June 27). The strip crossed by light file fold and the 10 c. removed and replaced to close the tear, otherwise a superb and extremely rare cover for the specialist. Illustrated in 'Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867' by Gerhard Blank on colour plate 11. Certs. BPA (1992), Moorhouse (2010).rnrnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 431; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1016.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5060 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Dark Chocolate Brown, wmk. pos. 4, an unused example of clear impression, margins close to ample all round, in a stupendous intense deep shade, being the 'true' chocolate, without gum with pencil notation "Luder L. 3690, 10.4.63, Frs. 1'650" on reverse. Woefully under-catalogued compared to the stamp's availablity and rarity. A gem for the connoisseur of South American philately. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2008) Gi. 11 = £ 2'000/Scott = $ 3'500.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 49, April 1963, lot 3690; Stanley Gibbons, London International Exhibition, 1980.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5061 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Dark Chocolate Brown, wmk. pos. 1, a used example of clear impression with ample to good margins all round and just clear from design at left, printed in a lovely extremely dark rich chocolate shade, crisply cancelled in black. A great rarity and a most appealing stamp, probably just one or two sheets printed in this colour. A fantastic example of Gillet's talent. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 11 = £ 750/Scott = $ 2'000.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 986.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5062 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Dark Chocolate Brown, wmk. pos. 4, a fine used example of slightly blurred impression, margins close to ample all round, in an intense extremely deep shade and showing the Major Plate Crack (position 121) running through the 'C' of 'CORREOS' and both 'O's in COLON, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in black with SANTIAGO despatch cds (Jan) alongside in red (internally docketed January 5). An excessively rare stamp, especially so with the Plate Crack, on a fine and most attractive cover. An exhibition item of the highest calibre. Signed Balasse. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5063 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Deep Chocolate Brown, a large margined used example with portion of adjoining stamp at base, in the true rich chocolate shade, neatly tied to 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso by target handstamp in black with SANTIAGO despatch cds (Sept 7) in red at right. File folds well away from the delightful adhesive, a magnificent example of this great rarity used on a fine and attractive cover. Cert. RPSL (1978) Gi. 11 = £ 2'500+/Scott = $ 900+.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3190; Corinphila sale 72, Sept 1985, lot 1197.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5064 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, the famous cover front to Valparaiso franked by two single examples, a horizontal pair and an extraordinary strip of six, all in a very deep shade (chocolate group), mostly with large margins, the strip being outstanding considering the misalignments of the stamps and the two single stamps originally forming a pair and roughly separated, used from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by target handstamps in black with SANTIAGO cds (July 27, probably 1855) in red at right. Despite the small imperfections, an astonishing franking of this rare stamp: being the largest recorded multiple of any of the 5 centavos Gillet printing. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1991), Holcombe (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast, Harmer Rooke, June 1963, lot 220.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5065 Chile

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    Recess by Henri Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. chocolate brown, the exceptional example with part italic marginal "la direccion y" imprint at base (position 233), used with 5 c. burnt sienna in a delightful sheet margin horizontal pair, margins close to huge on each with large portion of adjoining stamp on first stamp of pair, used on internally dated August 4th, 1855 entire letter from TOMÉ to Valparaiso endorsed 'Por Palmina' at top, the adhesives cancelled by two strikes of the six barred target handstamp in black. The letter handed to a Ship's captain for onward transmission North, Tomé at this time possessed no circular datestamp. Internal docketing of receipt August 6th. An exceptionally rare franking and a most attractive entire. Cert. A. Diena (1963), RPSL (1981).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 49 (Nachtrag / Supplement), April 1963, lot 6236; Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 436; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6349.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5066 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. red-brown, wmk. pos. 2, the famous unused example, with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, of excellent delicate colour, fresh and very fine, without gum. This stamp was described in Caspary as 'orange-brown', in Lilly as 'red-brown' and on the BPA certificate as 'brown'. Despite one's decisions about colour this is a quite beautiful example of this rarity and an iconic stamp of superb provenance. Certs. A. Diena (1968), BPA (1997) Gi. 8.rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, June 1958, lot 677; Collection Josiah K. Lilly, Siegel, Sept 1968, lot 98.rn                       rn                   
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5067 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. very deep brown, wmk. pos. 1, an unused example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, of fresh vibrant colour with just a tinge of red pigment, without gum. A delightful example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 6.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1020.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5068 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. red-brown, wmk. pos. 3, a fine unused example with good to just shaved margin at top, of good rich colour, slight ironed horizontal bend, position 62 on the sheet showing the Lithographic Transfer variety with frameline bent at base and "VOS" of "CENTAVOS" crushed, Blank 5/Vt 3/3, fresh and very fine: all Lithographed Transfer varieties can be considered great rarities. Cert. Moorhouse (2008).rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979; Collection 'Islander', Siegel, June 2008, lot 148.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5069 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. orange-brown, wmk. pos. 4, the famous unused horizontal pair - the sole recorded unused multiple of this stamp - of fresh vibrant colour with large margin at base and touched to ample on the other sides, unused without gum. A major rarity of Chilean and, indeed, worldwide Classic Philately. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2008).rnProvenance: Collection Welczeck; Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 130; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1023; Collection 'Islander', Siegel, June 2008, lot 110.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5070 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. brown, wmk. pos.2, a fine used example with clear to large margins all round and with portion of adjoining stamp at base, showing the marginal line watermark, with the dramatic Lithographic Transfer Flaw "Squeezed CENTAVOS" with just the 'S' of CENTAVOS showing at base (Blank 5/Vt 1/2) leaving the "Dwarf" stamp measuring 21 mm. instead of 23 mm., neatly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. The rarest of all the Transfer Flaws on 'Centavos'. Illustrated in 'First Issue of Postage Stamps' by Gerhard Blank on plate 21. Exceptional and rare. Cert. BPA (1992) Gi. 6 var.rnProvenance: Collection Count Welczek; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1030.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5071 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. brown, wmk. pos.1, a fine used example with large margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at base and at right, showing the Lithographic Transfer Flaw with small "C" in CENTAVOS and, above squeezed "ILE" in CHILE (Blank 5/Vt.3/1), neatly cancelled by light complete target handstamp in black. Illustrated in 'First Issue of Postage Stamps' by Gerhard Blank on plate 23. Superb and rare. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5072 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. pale brown, wmk. pos.1, an exceptional used horizontal pair from the right of the sheet showing the four marginal watermark lines and full 14 mm. sheet margin with the Jubilee line at right (and very rare thus). The pair with huge margins all round and portion of adjoining stamps below, cancelled by two strikes of the target handstamp in black. Splendid and extremely rare: Gerhard Blank recorded just four examples with complete sheet margin. Cert. Holcombe (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Count Welczek; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1056.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5073 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. pale red-brown, wmk. pos.4, the wonderful horizontal strip of four with large margins all round and portions of adjoining stamp at right, of good colour and lightly cancelled by three strikes of the target handstamp in black. Exceptional and very rare multiple. Signed Brun.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6374.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5074 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. orange-brown, wmk. pos.4, the famous used block of six (2 x 3) with four marginal lines of watermark across the top stamps, full margins at top, base and at left, shaved at right but with portion of adjoining stamps at lower right, in a clear 'rosy' shade, lightly cancelled by target handstamps in black. A great rarity - this is one of but two Lithographed blocks this size and only one other larger multiple is recorded. An exhibition piece for the connoisseur. Cert. Moorhouse (2008).rnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, June 1958, lot 722; Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3334; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6375; Collection 'Islander', Siegel, June 2008, lot 120.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5075 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. red-brown, a used example with good margins on three sides and portion of adjoining stamp at right, roughly separated at left, used on 1855 cover from San Felipe to Valparaiso showing the Lithographic Transfer Fold with small crushed "CHIL" in CHILE and no cross-bar to "H" (Blank 5/Vt. 2/6), tied by watery strike of target handstamp with SAN FELIPE cds in red (Aug 14) alongside. The Transfer Flaws are extremely scarce on letter, this being particularly fine. Cert. Moorhouse (2008).rnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Siegel, June 2008, lot 144.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5076 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. red-brown, a used example with large margins on three sides and portions of adjoining stamps at base and right, just clear at top, used on 1854 cover from Valparaiso to Santiago showing the Lithographic Transfer Fold with indentation in the right margin alongside "S" of CENTAVOS (Blank 5/Vt. 6/5). SANTIAGO cds of despatch at left (Dec 2) in red. The cover with two file folds well away from the adhesive. Illustrated in 'First Issue of Postage Stamps' by Gerhard Blank on plate 26. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2008).rnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Siegel, June 2008, lot 157.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5077 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. red (rose)-brown, a used horizontal pair in a very rosy pastel shade, showing some misalignment, with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1855 cover from Copiapo to Valparaiso endorsed 'por el Vapor', tied by light strikes of target handstamps in black. COPIAPO cds below (Aug 19) in black. A fine and scarce multiple on letter. Cert. RPSL (1994) Gi. 7a = unpriced/Scott = $ 900.rnProvenance: Collection jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 416; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6378.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5078 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. pale red-brown, positions 25-26 on the sheet, a used horizontal pair in a 'dry' shade, showing some misalignment, with just clear to large margins all round, full sheet margin at left and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 7 July 1855 cover from Talcahuano to Valparaiso cancelled by target handstamps with TALCAHUANO straight line despatch handstamp above in black. The sheet margin with slight stain removed but a charming and rare cover for the specialist. The pair illustrated in 'First Issues of Postage Stamps' by Gerhard Blank on plate 31. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Welczek; Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3349; Collection Gerahrd Blank, RL; Dec 1991, lot 1065.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5079 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. pale red-brown, a used horizontal strip of five and a single example, both the single and the strip with clear to large margins all round; used on the wonderful 1854 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by five strikes of the six barred target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO cds of despatch below (Oct 3) in red. File fold well away from the impeccable multiple, a superb and very rare franking (1½ ounce rate) in the foremost exhibition quality for the connoisseur. Signed Calves, Goebel. Cert. Holcombe (1994).rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5080 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. pale red-brown, a horizontal strip of six, clear to mostly huge margins all round, just shaved at right and with tiny tear between fifth and sixth stamps at top, used on 1854 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso at 1½ ounce rate, tied by target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO cds of despatch in red below (Nov 14). Slightest of file folds does not detract from appearance of an exceptionally rare and attractive franking. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnProvenance: Collection R.A.G. Lea, RL, June 1994, lot 2040; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 837.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5081 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. pale red-brown, two examples with touched to mostly large margins, used on 1854 entire letter endorsed 'par voie de Panama & d'Angleterre' each tied by target handstamps in black with SANTIAGO cds of despatch in red at right (Nov 29). Reverse with British P.O. VALPARAISO cds of transit (Nov 30) and obverse with two line PANAMA / TRANSIT in red. London transit and Bordeaux arrival (Jan 26, 1855) where charged with handstruck '21' décimes due in black. A very rare usage of the Lithographed issue to a destination abroad. Certs. Maier (2007), Moorhouse (2010).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5082 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April August): 5 c. pale reddish brown, a superb used horizontal apir, close but clear at top of first stamp, enormous margin at base and showing portions of two adjoining stamps, used with September 1854 Desmadryl 10 c. blue with huge margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, paying the 1 ounce rate on 1854 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by six barred target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red below (Sept 30). A superb combination of issues on cover in oustanding quality. A great rarity of Chilean philately and a cover for the connoisseur. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1994).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6379.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5083 Chile

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    Lithographed by Henri Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. very deep red-brown, a horizontal strip of three and two horizontal strips of four, formerly an irregular block of eleven stamps, margins shaved to huge all round, used on large part 1854 cover to Valparaiso and tied by six barred target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red (Aug 19). One stamp has unfortunately been removed / lost, however a remarkable 3 ounce rate cover: the stamps in a resonant deep shade and showing Lithographic Transfer varieties on third stamp from left with squeezed CHILE reading CHILF (Blank 5/Vt 2/7), and first stamp in the strip of three with squeezed CHILE flaw (Blank 5/Vt. 2/8). Illustrated in 'Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867' by Gerhard Blank on colour plate 13. A remarkable item that displays well.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3358; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1070.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5084 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1855 (Feb): 5 c. reddish brown, wmk. pos. 1, an exceptional used example, with ample to large margins all round, marginal from base of sheet (position 237) showing lined watermark and part "es preciso" imprint. A superb stamp. Cert. BPA (1994).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5085 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1855 (Feb): 5 c. reddish brown, a fine used horizontal strip of three in a rich shade with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly tied to small piece by target handstamps in black. A charming piece. Cert. Holcombe (1994).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5086 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1855 (Feb): 5 c. reddish brown, a fine used horizontal strip of four in a rich shade with ample to large margins all round and portion of three adjoining stamps, neatly tied to small piece by target handstamps in black. A scarce and attractive piece. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 816.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5087 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1855 (Feb): 5 c. reddish brown, a fine horizontal pair and top marginal single example with ample to large margins all round, paying the ½ ounce rate + Sea Postage of 5 centavos on August 1855 cover from Copiapo to Valparaiso tied by light strikes of target handstamps in black. A fresh and fine cover. Cert. RPSL (1975).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6328.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5088 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1855 (Feb): 5 c. reddish brown, the astonishing horizontal strip of eight, with margins all round on three sides, shaved only at left, which considering the misalignment of the plates is a remarkable achievement, used on 1855 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso tied by eight strikes of the target handstamp in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds at right (April 26). Illustrated in 'Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867' by Gerhard Blank on colour plate 8. File fold not affecting the strip, a fantastic multiple on a fine and famous cover. Signed W. Balasse. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1997).rnrnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 379; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 903.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5089 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1855 (Feb): 5 c. reddish brown, the remarkable block of four of vibrant rich colour, with ample to large margins all round and portions of two adjoining stamps at right, used on cover from Chillan to Valparaiso (internally dated April 14, 1857), cancelled by three strikes of the straight line FRANCA handstamp in black. Lower pair crossed by file fold not greatly detracting from appearance but an extremely rare and attractive cover for the connosiseur. Certs. RPSL (1979), BPA (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila, sale 62, May 1979, lot 3171; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 982.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5090 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. pale blue, wmk. pos. 3, a fine used horizontal strip of three with large margins all round and portions of eight adjoining stamps, cancelled by light target handstamps in black. Cert. BPA (1992). Gi. 13 = £ 480+/Scott = $ 825+.rnProvenance: Collection Jean Dupont, Balasse, May 1981, lot 119; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1085.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5091 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. slate blue, wmk. pos. 3, an unused example with ample to large margins, portions of adjoining stamps at base and at right, fresh and very fine, without gum. A very rare stamp unused. Cert. RPSL (1978) Gi. 14 = £ 700/Scott = $ 1'200.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3237; Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 6359.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5092 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. slate blue, wmk. pos. 1 with marginal 'CORREOS', the magnificent and famous unused sheet marginal block of ten (5 x 2) from top of sheet, positions 6-10/18-22, in wonderfully fresh condition in a sharp impression, with huge margins on three sides and sixth stamp cut into at base, with part sheet marginal inscription "hacia la derecha  En mojando el Dorso es preciso cuidar de no..." at top. The block was found attached to the reverse flap of a November 1854 cover addressed to Buenos Ayres, the obverse of the cover bearing a marginal horizontal pair of 10 c. with imprint "..s arriba de la direccion y" showing part of the "h" of "hacia" and thus adjoining the block of ten, the block being unnecessary to the cover and probably left there in error as the rate to Argentina was double the internal tariff. Minute trivial thins and tiny scissor cut in margin only at top well away from the design and not affecting the splendid appearance, reverse with slight indentation made by the original wax seal can be seen against the light. The block was obviously lightly adhering to the reverse of the cover and was removed prior to 1926, fully preserving the gum proved by the two tiny specks of red wax on large part og. The largest recorded multiple of the Desmadryl 10 centavos and the only recorded unused block. Illustrated in 'Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867' by Gerhard Blank on colour plate 4. An outstanding multiple of extraordinary beauty and perfect provenance. One of the most important pieces of both Chilean and South American classic philately. Unique. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1997).rnProvenance: Described in the Kohl Handbook in 1925 on page 652. Collections Marco del Pont and Dr. Hahn (prior to 1926), R.F.A. Riesco (1926)*, Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, June 1958, lot 641; Collection Josiah K. Lilly, Siegel, Dec 1968, lot 97; Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3238; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 860.rnNote: R.F.A.Riesco exhibited this block in the International Exhibition at Grand Central Palace, New York, Oct 16-26, 1926. In his four frame collection mentioned in the catalogue for the exhibition is a "marginal mint block of ten of the 10c. Desmadryl printing of 1854."rnCorinphila would like to thank Jörg Maier for the photographs of the original November 1854 cover that resides in his collection.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 40,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5093 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. slate-blue, a vertical strip of four with close to large margins all round, just grazed on first and fourth stamp and with portion of adjoining stamp at base and second stamp with clip in margin at right not into the design, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso at 2 ounce rate tied by six barred target handstamps in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red at right (March 3). The cover with two file folds well away from the adhesives. A rare and most attractive 40 centavos rate. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3270; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1094.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5094 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. greenish blue, a horizontal pair with close to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, the pair with a 'quadrille' blanket effect presumably from the drying process, used on 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso; cancelled by straight line FRANCA in red and by target handstamps in black. Underpaid and charged Postage Due with circular '20' handstamp in red (double the deficiency) alongside SANTIAGO cds (April 4) in red. An extremely unusual usage and a fresh and most attractive cover. Signed Calves. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, ex lot 1092.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5095 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. deep blue, a fine diagonally bisected example, lower left half of stamp, used on March 13, 1858 entire letter from Constitucion to Santiago tied by bold strike of CONSTITN straight line handstamp in black. Fresh and fine, a most attractive entire, and a rare usage of the straight line town handstamp. Cert. BPA (1994). Gi. 16a = £ 275/Scott = $ 450+.rnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast, Harmer Rooke, June 1963, lot 951; Collection R.A.G. Lea, RL, June 1994, lot 2070.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5096 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. blue, two diagonally bisected halves joined together for the 10 centavos (½ ounce) rate, demonstrating that the Santiago Post Office pre-cut the bisected 10 centavos stamps, used on 1855 cover to Valparaiso tied by six barred target handstamp in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red at right (Sept 10).  A fine and extremely unusual cover for the specialist. Certs. Maier (1983), BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, ex lot 1099.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5097 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. deep blue, a matched pair of roughly separated horizontally bisected usages on entire letters (2) to the same addressee in Santiago, with June 16, 1855 entire letter with lower half of 10 c. tied by target handstamp with VALPARAISO datestamp in red; second entire letter bearing the top half of the same stamp neatly tied by target handstamp with VALPARAISO datestamp adjacent (June 18, 1855). Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXVI on page 87. A rare and charming pair, the ultimate 'matched pair'. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnProvenance: Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 876.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5098 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. deep blue, a matched pair of roughly separated vertically bisected usages on entire letters (2) to the same addressee in Santiago, with March 31, 1855 entire letter with left half of 10 c. tied by target handstamp with watery VALPARAISO datestamp in red; second entire letter bearing the right half of the same stamp neatly tied by target handstamp with VALPARAISO datestamp adjacent (April 2, 1855). Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXVI on page 86. A rare and charming pair, the ultimate 'matched pair'. Cert. Corinphila (1996).rnProvenance: Collection A. L. Pemberton; Collection 'Islander', Corinphila sale 95, Dec 1996, lot 877.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5099 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. blue, wmk. pos. 2, the superb unused horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, of fine delicate colour and clear impression, fresh and very fine, large part og. Small scissor cut between the stamps at top, not into the design. A splendid and extremely rare unused multiple. Cert. RPSL (1978), BPA (1992) Gi. 15 = £ 1'400+/Scott = $ 1'600+.rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 3259; Collection Jean Dupont, Balassee, May 1981, lot 106; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1075.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5100 Chile

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    Recess by Narciso Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon Plates 1854 (Sept): 10 c. deep blue, wmk. pos. 2, a wonderful used example from base of sheet (position 237) with ample to large margins all round, part sheet marginal imprint below "es preciso ciud(ar)", neatly cancelled by light target handstamp in black. A delightful stamp and extremely scarce. Cert. BPA (1992).rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Dec 1991, lot 1077.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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