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  • Lot# : 5082 Brasil

    1822 (Oct 22): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon rated '80' (reis) in manuscript at top, struck with fine "Ro. DE JANRo." despatch handstamp with reversed 'N' in red (Meyer P-RJ-35). Scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5083 Brasil

    1826 (May 26): Entire letter from Bahia to Den Haag/La Haye, Netherlands unusually landed at St. Malo and struck with superb two line GRANDE BRETAGNE / PAR. ST. MALO handstamp in black and charged '14' décimes due in manuscript. Reverse with 'Frankrijk / Over Bergen' in black. Rare and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Karlheinz Wittig, Corinphila sale 184, Sept 2013, lot 4154.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5084 Brasil

    1834 (April 19): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London, endorsed 'p. Caroline via Guernsey' struck on reverse with fine framed GUERNSEY / SHIP LETTER in black (Robertson S2) with London arrival cds (June 20) in red below. Initially charged at double rate of 3/6d. but endorsed on reverse "Only single Fred Huth" in manuscript and charge halved to 1/9d. due to pay. A fine and very scarce entire with an early usage of the Guernsey Ship Letter handstamp.rnProvenance: Collection Paulo Comelli, Spink, Lugano, March 2012, ex lot 1268.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5085 Brasil

    1836 (Dec 28): Official entire letter to Minas Gerais endorsed 'S.P.' (Servico Publico) at top, struck with superb straight line "VA DE PITANGUI" handstamp in brown (Meyer P-MG-45a). A fine and scarce ntire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5086 Brasil

    Minas Gerais 1837 (Jan 4): Entire letter from Lavras endorsed 'S.P.' (Servicio Publico) addressed to the President of the Province of Minas Gerais in Ouro Preto, struck with superb LAVRAS handstamp in brown (RHM P-MG-32). Superb and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5087 Brasil

    Minas Gerais 1839 (Aug 7): Entire letter from Jacuhy endorsed 'S.P.' (Servicio Publico) addressed to the President of the Province of Minas Gerais in Ouro Preto, struck with superb JACUHY handstamp in brown (RHM P-MG-30) with straight line CAMPANHA transit in black (P-MG-12) alongside. Superb and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5088 Brasil

    1842 (June 6): Official entire letter headed 'S.P.' (Servicio Publico) in manuscript mailed from Pomba to Ouro Preto with superb strike of straight line "POMBA" and "BARBACENA" handstamps in black (Meyer P-MG-47 and 08). Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5089 Brasil

    1845: Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva, Switzerland mailed at British P.O. with RIO-JANEIRO datestamp (June 21) in black. Thence carried via British Packet to London (Aug 21) and rated there at '3/3d.' to pay. Reverse with two line italic "England / over Rotterdam" in red and Geneve arrival cds in red (Aug 30) and a plethora of further rate markings in manuscript. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5090 Brasil

    1845 (Dec 30): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to London endorsed 'per Courrier to Jersey' struck on entry with slightly embellished JERSEY / SHIP LETTER in black. Reverse with 'Jersey' double arc cds in red (Dec 25) and London arrival (Dec 30) in red; charged '1/4d.' upon receipt as a double rate letter (2 x 8 d.Ship fee).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5091 Brasil

    1848 (Jan 15): Official entire letter headed 'S.P.' (Servicio Publico) in manuscript mailed from Villa Risonha to Ouro Preto with superb strike of oval framed VILLA RISONHA handstamp in brown (Meyer P-MG-53), with date of sending in manuscript imitating the circular datestamps issued to major Post Offices. Exceptional and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5092 Brasil

    1850 (Nov 30): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Copenhagen, Denmark carried outside the Mails to Pernambuco and despatched by Forwarding Agent "N.O.BIEBER & Co. / PERNAMBUCO" with oval cachet in black on reverse. Endorsed via 'Hambro & Sons, London' and, on entry struck with framed LIVERPOOL / SHIP datestamp in black (Jan 11, 1851). On arrival in London (Jan 13, 1851) the 8d. Ship fee was paid with "C.I.HAMBRO & SON / LONDON" cachet applied in black. Mailed on via Prussia with blue '6½' silvergroschen charge on reverse and red 'Aus England / Per Aachen' in red with Hamburg transit in blue (Jan 15). Eventually charged "29" skilling due upon receipt on reverse. An unusual double Forwarded cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5093 Brasil

    1850: Cover from Boston, USA to Rio de Janeiro, endorsed 'via Pampero' at top. Reverse with Triple Forwarding Agent usage with cachets of 'Forwarded by / Barnard Adams & Co. / Boston' in red oval, 'Forwarded By / Wm. W. De Forest & Co. / New York' in red oval and framed FORWARDED / BY MILLER / LE COQ & Co. / RIO DE JANEIRO' in black and rated on front '150' reis due. Scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Paul Comelli, Spink, Lugano, March 2012.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5094 Brasil

    British P.O.'s 1865/72: Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, pl. 13, single examples used on 1874 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by bold "C81" obliterator with BAHIA datestamp (April 27) alongside. A fresh and very fine entire (Gi. Z7).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5095 Brasil

    British Post Offices 1872: Cover from Pernambuco to Buenos Aires franked by Great Britain 4 d. vermilion, pl. 12 tied by bold strike of "C82" obliterator in black. Reverse with fine strike of single ring PERNAMBUCO cds (Aug 25) in black. Slight file fold but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5096 Brasil

    1843 (Aug 1): Bullseye 30 r. black, early impression, an unused example of excellent appearance, large margins all round, one tiny iron spot in the paper mentioned for full accuracy, fresh and very fine unused without gum. A splendid example of a very rare stamp. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5097 Brasil

    1843: 30 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example, corner marginal from upper left corner of the sheet, with good even margins all round, vertical crease, lightly cancelled by circular CORREIO GRAL DA BAHIA in black (Ayres fig. 1556). Scarce Scott = $ 525.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5098 Brasil

    1843: 30 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of 'Correio Geral da Corte' datestamps (Jan 1, 1845) in black Scott = $ 1'050+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5099 Brasil

    1843: 60 r. black, fine impression, a fine used example with good even margins all round, with vertical and horizontal frameline at right, cancelled by fair strike of circular CORREIO DE CAMPINAS in brown (Ayres fig. 1565). Rare. Signed Giulio Bolaffi, A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5100 Brasil

    1843: 60 r. grey-black, early intermediate impression, fine used with large margins all round and horizontal frameline at base, ironed vertical bend, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CUIABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1139) in magenta ink with cruciform date in manuscript '23/2/1853'. A fine and scarce usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection K. Wittig, Corinphila sale 184, Sept 2013, lot 4037.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5101 Brasil

    1843: 60 r. black, fine impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by 'Correio Geral da Corte' cds in black. Small closed scissor cut and bend in central margin at top not affecting the fine appearance of a most attractive multiple Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5102 Brasil

    1843: 60 r. black, fine impression, a fine used vertical pair with good even margins all round, horizontal frameline at top, lightly cancelled by 'Correio de Bahia' circular datestamp (Ayres fig. 1605) in black. Small thin at top but a most attractive pair Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5103 Brasil

    1843: 60 r. black, late fine impression, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, with small portion of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by "Pernambuco Shield" datestamp (April 3, 1844) in black (Ayres fig. 1548). Unobtrusive thin on left stamp, a fine and scarce pair. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 550+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5104 Brasil

    1843: 60 r. black, intermediate impression, a fine used vertical pair with good even margins all round, centrally cancelled by 'Correio Geral da Corte' cds (Nov 4, 1843) in black. Slight oil stain from the cancellation but very fine Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5105 Brasil

    1843: Bullseye 60 r. black, fine impression, a fine used horizontal strip of three with good to large margins all round, showing horizontal pre-printing paper fold on the second and third stamps, cancelled by 'Correio Geral da Corte' datestamps in black. Small scissor cut between second and third stamps at top but a very scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,550 CHF

    Lot# : 5106 Brasil

    1843: Bullseye 60 r. grey-black, intermediate to worn impression, a used horizontal strip of three with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the "Correio Geral da Corte" datestamp (Oct 25, 1843) in black. Ironed corner bend at top right not affecting the appearance of a very scarce and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5107 Brasil

    1843 (Aug 1): Bullseye 90 r. black, early intermediate impression, an unused example of excellent appearance, large margins all round, one tiny thin spot in the margin at top of stamp outside the frameline, light horizontal bend not affecting the fine appearance, unused without gum Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5108 Brasil

    1843: 90 r. black, late fine impression, a fine used example with good even margins all round, 2nd. Composite Plate, State C, position 6, cancelled by 'Correio Geral da Corte' datestamp in black Scott = $ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5109 Brasil

    1843: 90 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frameline at top, neatly cancelled by large part circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres fig. 1586) in black. A fine example of a scarce stamp Scott = $ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5110 Brasil

    1844: Inclinado 10 r. grey-black, on thin greyish paper, a used block of four from right of sheet with vertical marginal rule, cancelled in red.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5111 Brasil

    1844: Inclinado 10 r. black, fine impression on yellowish paper, a used block of six (3 x 2), showing the marginal rule at top of sheet, large margins all round, lightly cancelled in red. Rare Scott = $ 150++.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5112 Brasil

    1844: Inclinado 10 r. grey-black, on thin greyish paper, a used block of eight (2 x 4), in a dark shade, cancelled in magenta ink. Tiny closed tear at top but an attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5113 Brasil

    1844/46: 10 r. black, a used block of fourteen (2 x 7), from the lower left hand corner of the sheet with traces of marginal rule at left, good to large margins all round, cancelled by five strikes of the 'Pernambuco Shield' datestamp in black. Minor wrinkles of no significance, a spectacular and very rare usage. Signed Giulio Bolaffi, A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5114 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 30 r. black on thin yellowish paper, Type II, the magnificent unused block of forty-eight (8 x 6), from an early impression, positions 56-65 / 101-108, good to large margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at left, one stamp with closed tear and some minor thinning of no significance, a splendid Exhibition piece of the highest calibre. Illustrated in W. C. Taveira 'Inclinados' handbook on page 164. An attractive and extremely important block in Brazilian philately, the second largest known unused multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 4 April 1963, lot 1310.rn                   Collection 'Rio' (Salih Kuyas), SG. Frankfurt, 18 May 1978, lot 222.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5115 Brasil

    1844/46: 60 r. black on yellowish paper, Type I, an unused example with large margins all round, without gum. The Type I is an exceptionally rare stamp unused: a pair being the largest multiple known.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5116 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 60 r. black, Type II in thin yellowish paper, a used block of four with ample margins all round, sheet marginal rule at base, cancelled by complete strike of framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamp (Ayres fig. 1371) in black
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5117 Brasil

    1844/46: 180 r. black on thin greyish paper, an unused vertical pair with ample margin at left and large on three sides with portion of adjoining stamp at top and trace of sheet dividing line at right, fresh and fine, unused without gum. A wonderful and rare multiple, illustrated and discussed in Taveira on pages 249 and 250. Just one vertical strip of four and five mint pairs are recorded by Taveira, this in our opinion being the finest of the three vertical pairs. An exceptionally rare multiple for the connoisseur. Signed A. Diena, Joe Saatchi Scott = $ 9'000+.rnrnProvenance: RL / Kaufmann, Basel, 18 March 1975, lot 1656.rn                   RL / Von Gunten, Basel, 29 Oct 1976, lot 2724.rn                   Collection Roberto Benavides (1998).
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5118 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 180 r. black on greyish, fine impression in a deep shade, a used example with ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A rare stamp Scott = $ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5119 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 300 r. black on yellowish, fine impression, a used example with ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in red. A rare stamp Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5120 Brasil

    1844/46: 600 r. black on thin yellowish paper, the unused vertical pair with clear to ample margins all round, slight paper thin on lower stamp at right, otherwise fine, unused without gum. Just one block of four, one vertical strip of four and three mint pairs are recorded by Taveira (see pages 274-286), from which this multiple is unlisted. Exceptionally rare multiple.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5121 Brasil

    1850: Proofs (5) of the 30 r. value: three examples on medium wove paper in slightly differing shades of brown to red-brown, and card paper imperforate Proofs in green and in blue. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5122 Brasil

    1850 (Jan 1): 20 r. black, an unused vertical strip of five, large margins all round with portions of adjoining stamps at left and at top, of fresh colour, superb unused without gum Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5123 Brasil

    1854: 20 r. black on greyish thin paper, an unused block of six (3 x 2), large margins all round, clear impression, unused without gum. Scarce Scott = $ 575+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Itamar Bopp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5124 Brasil

    1850: 30r. black on yellowish paper, a remarkable used block of twenty-four (2 x 12), with good to large margins all round and demonstrating the misalignments of the designs, each horizontal pair cancelled by fine strike of framed IGUASSU handstamp in black. Slight unobtrusive crease and some minor imperfections as to be expected but a rare and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5125 Brasil

    1850: 30 r. black, a used horizontal pair with clear to large margins all round, tied to reverse of 1853 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro by fine strike of circular CORREIO DA VILLA DE AREIAS handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 1597) with cruciform manuscript date (Oct 2) inserted. Scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5126 Brasil

    1850: 30 r. black, a used horizontal pair with touched to good margins all round, tied to 1869 entire letter to Porto by fine segmented cork handstamps in black with 'Rio de Janeiro' cds at right (Feb 23). Reverse with 'P. Transatlantico' cds in violet alongside Porto arrival (March 19) and charged '150' reis due in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5127 Brasil

    1850: 30 r. and 60 r. grey-black with good margins all round, used with 1866 Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion on 1868 cover to Amparo, tied by segmented cork handstamp in blue with S. PAULO despatch cds below (Oct 16). File folds but a most attractive mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5128 Brasil

    1850: 30 r. grey-black and 90 r. black in a vertical strip of three, ample to large margins all round, used on 1865 entire letter to Jundiahy tied by Santos despatch cds's (Oct 10) in black. File fold affects one 90 r. but a scarce and not unattractive franking.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5129 Brasil

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    Catalogue# : 24
    1850 (Jan 1): 60 r. black on yellowish paper, a used block of nine, good margins all round, hinged to white card for display and protection, cancelled by four strikes of framed SAQUA / REMA handstamps in sepia (Ayres fig. 1494). Rare and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5130 Brasil

    1850: 60 r. black, a used example with clear to large margins all round, tied to reverse of 1860 cover to Amparo tied by straight line JACAREHY straight line handstamp (Ayres fig. 1146) in brown, the 'Y' embellished over flap, with 'Correio Geral de S. Paulo' cds alongside (Nov 5) in black. Some aging but scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5131 Brasil

    1850: 60 r. black, a sheet marginal vertical pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamps at left, used on reverse of  6 July 1866 entire letter from Rio Grande to Manchester, tied by Rio Grande Do Sul cds in black. Underpaid - the letter being despatched just five days after the rate increase to 200 reis, and struck with oval framed INSUFFICIENTE in red. Carried by French Steamer 'Navarre' and struck with framed 'FR / 2F 95c.' Accountancy marking in black. London transit cds (Aug 19) in red and Manchester arrivals on front and charged 1/6d. due to pay. A rare and attractive cover that displays well.rnrnProvenance: Collection Paolo Comelli RDP, Investphila, 16 March 2012, lot 1185.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5132 Brasil

    1850: 60 r. black, a used vertical strip of five, ample to large margins all round, used on March 29, 1862 entire letter (with additional invoice content) from Rio de Janeiro to Ponte do Parahibuna, Minas tied by smudged 'Correio Geral da Corte' datestamps in black. A scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 5133 Brasil

    1850: 60 r. grey-black, a used vertical strip of three tied to 1866 cover to Sao Paulo by two fine strikes of circular CORREIO DA CIDADE DA LIMEIRA in sepia (Ayres fig. 1577) with manuscript "29-7-66" alongside and 'S. Paulo' cds of arrival (Aug 4) below in black. Minor aging as usual but an attractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5134 Brasil

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    1850: 60 r. black with ample to large margins, used in combination with 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. reddish lilac pair on 1873 cover to Rio de Janeiro, tied by framed "N. FRIBURGO" handstamps in black (Ayres fig. 1365) with manuscript date '28-1-73' alongside. Reverse with Rio arrival (Jan 29) in black. Small opening tears do not detract from a fine mixed issue franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5135 Brasil

    1850 (Jan 1): 90 r. black on yellowish paper, an unused block of four with large margins all round, some creasing in margins only, large part og. Fine appearance and a scarce multiple Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5136 Brasil

    1850 (Jan 1): 180 r. black on yellowish paper, a used vertical strip of four with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black Scott = $ 260+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5137 Brasil

    1850: 180 r. black on yellowish paper, a huge margined example with portions of adjoining stamps at top and at base, used on April 1866 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Amparo tied in transit by "S. PAULO" cds in black (April 28). A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5138 Brasil

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    1850: 180 r. black and 1854 10 r. blue, each with good to large margins all round, used on 1863 cover endorsed 'per Carmel' (French Paquebot) to Buenos Aires, tied by "Correio Geral da Corte" cds (Nov 22) in black. Framed 'P.P.' in red at left, a scarce franking: the 190 reis rate was introduced in 1860. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5139 Brasil

    1850: 600 r. black on yellowish paper, a used block of ten (2 x 5), imperceptibly touched at top left and just clear at lower right with large vertical margins, paper split on seventh stamp and some creasing, nevertheless an extraordinarily rare multiple of this very scarce stamp RHM 18/Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5140 Brasil

    1854: 10 r. blue on bluish thin paper, a used block of six (3 x 2), large margins all round, cancelled by segmented cork 'petal' handstamps (Ayres fig. 545) in black. One pair with ironed bend but an attractive and scarce multiple. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5141 Brasil

    1854: 10 r. pale blue, a remarkable block of ten (5 x 2) used on reverse of 1867 single rate cover from Paranagua to Principe all cancelled by lozenge of dots handstamps in black. Obverse with "Paranagua" despatch datestamp (May 29) in black. The block crossed by file fold but of no significance - a very scarce usage on letter.rnrnProvenance: Collection Everaldo Santos.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5142 Brasil

    1854: 30 r. pale blue on greyish thin paper, an unused block of six (3 x 2), large margins all round, unused without gum. Scarce Scott = $ 240+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5143 Brasil

    1861: 280 r. vermilion, a fine used horizontal pair, marginal from left of sheet, tied to small piece by complete oval CORREIO DA BAHIA / BRAZIL handstamp (Ayres fig. 1226) in black and framed 'P.D.' in red at right. Scarce and most attractive Scott = $ 220+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 5144 Brasil

    1861: 280 r. red, a fine example with large margins all round, iused on 1866 cover to France tied by lozenge of dots handstamp in black with over-inked Rio de Janeiro cds alongside. Framed 'P.D.' in red on front and reverse with rare French Paquebot GUIENNE datestamp (March 2) in black (Salles fig. 1003) alongside 'Bordeaux a Cette' cds (March 22). Rare. Signed A. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5145 Brasil

    Paraguay War 1868: The spectacular lilac cover front addressed to a Captain in Corrientes headed "Reparticão Fiscal do Exercito Imperial" franked by susperb example of the rare red on white "EXCERCITO / EM OPERACÕES / CONTRA / O PARAGUAY" (Type 1) label just tied by British Post Office "Rio De Janeiro" cds in black (Jan 6). One of just two recorded genuine usages of this label on letter. Delightful and rare.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5146 Brasil

    1866 (July 1): Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion on blued paper, perf. 12, an unused example of excellent colour, fresh and fine, without gum. A rare stamp Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5147 Brasil

    1876/77: Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion, ABN Proof block of four with part imprint in top margin, imperforate on medium wove paper without gum. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5148 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion, a used block of ten (5 x 2) used on reverse of 1877 cover from Mogymirim to Rio de Janeiro cancelled by segmented cork handstamps, Rio arrival cds's (April 29) and distribution handstamp. A fine and rare franking for the single rate, which opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5149 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion, 50 r. blue and 500 r. orange all used on 1875 mourning envelope to Brussels, Belgium tied by segmented cork cancels in black and by French RIO-JANEIRO / PAQ. FR. J. No. 3 datestamp (Feb 16) in black and carried on the 'Sénégal'. Framed 'P.D.' in red at right and reverse with Paris cds, 'France / Midi I' cds and Brussels arrival (March 11). A fine three colour franking to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5150 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 20 r. red-lilac, a vertical pair overlapped by 1850 60 r. black, large margins all round, tied by circular CORREIO DE REZENDE seal handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 1590), a most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5151 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 20 r. lilac red and 80 r. slate-violet, used on 1867 cover to Santos tied by framed 'AMPARO.' handstamps struck in green (Ayres fig. 1198) with further strike at left and manuscript date '9-4-67'. Weak fold at base but a rare and attractive cover
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5152 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 20 r. red lilac (2), 80 r. slate violet (2) and single 100 r. green all used on registered 1875 entire letter to Jaguary tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with oval REGISTRADA and 'Rio-De-Janeiro' despatch cds (Sept 4) also on obverse of cover. S. Paulo cds of transit on reverse, couple of minor file folds but a spectacular franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5153 Brasil

    1866 (July 1): Dom Pedro 50 r. blue, perf. 12, used example showing the major Plate Crack through the '50' value tablet at upper left, lightly cancelled leaving the variety clear. A very elusive stamp RHM 25DIII.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5154 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 50 r. blue (2) used on 1874 cover from Parana to Lapa tied by segmented cork cancels with neat PARANÃ cds (Dec 15) in purple below. An attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Itamar Bopp.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5155 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 50 r. blue perf. and 1876/77 10 r. vermilion and 200 r. black, rouletted, used on 1877 cover to Brugg, Switzerland tied by segmented cork cancels in black with 'Rio de Janeiro' despatch cds adjacent (Sept 26). "Bresil / Marseille" entry marking in red (Oct 18) and reverse with Brugg arrival cds (Oct 19). A fine three colour franking to an unusual destination. Signed Sismondo.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5156 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 80 r. slate violet, 100 r. green and 200 r. black, all used on 1874 double rate cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'per Frances' tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with 'Pernambuco' cds below (Aug 7) in black. Rio de Janeiro transit cds (Aug 13) on reverse of a fine and attractive three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5157 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green, used example on small piece cancelled by complete strike of the famous "Bee" handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 801). Rare.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5158 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green used on 1874 cover to Rio de Janeiro, peripheral toning, tied by manuscript "15-10-74" in ink, with two strikes of framed 'IGUASSU.' handstamps at left (Ayres fig. 1316) in black. Part Rio arrival on reverse of a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5159 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green, single and horizontal pair used on 1873 entire letter from Maranhao to New York endorsed 'por D.H.Bisbee' tied by dotted lozenge in black with oval 'Administracão Do Correio Geral / Do Maranhao' cachet alongside (April 23) in green. Fine circular 'New York / Paid All' in red at right (May 20) and reverse with Para transit (May 6) in blue on reverse. Minor creases but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5160 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green and 200 r. black, this last with part imprint, used on 1873 registered cover to Lapá, Paranã endorsed 'pr. Camaes'; tied by segmented cork handstamps with 'Rio de Janeiro' despatch cds alongside (Aug 19) in black. Oval REGISTRADA handstamp below. A fine and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 185, Sept 2013, lot 5085.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5161 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 500 r. orange, a used block of eight (4 x 2), of fine colour, cancelled by 'Provincia de S. Pedro / Rio Grande' circular handstamps in black. A rare and splendid multiple
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5162 Brasil

    1866: Dom Pedro 500 r. orange perf., with 1876/77 200 r. black (2) rouletted, used on 1880 registered and Insured entire letter to Rio de Janeiro, tied by fancy circular cork 'wheel' cancels in black with corresponding "JAGUARAO" datestamp at left (Nov 9). Oval REGISTRADO and docket number in manuscript above; reverse with some flap damage but showing manuscript 'com mil reis'. Central file fold but a rare and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5163 Brasil

    1876/77: Dom Pedro rouletted 10 r. vermilion (5 examples) and single 50 r. blue all used on 1879 cover to Santos tied by barred cork handstamps in black with 'Rio De Janeiro' despatch cds below (Nov 26). Reverse with Santos arrival (Nov 28). Faults at upper left but a remarkable and unusual single rate franking.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5164 Brasil

    1876/77: Dom Pedro rouletted 10 r. vermilion, 50 r. blue and 200 r. black used on 1879 cover to London endorsed 'per Britannico', all tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with ^'Pernambuco' touches despatch cds below (March 7) in black. 'London / Paid' arrival in red (March 22). File fold touched the 200 r. but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5165 Brasil

    1876/77: 20 r. red-lilac, rouletted, a used block of four with partial ABN imprint in top margin, cancelled by circular CORREIO DE REZENDE seal handstamp (Ayres fig. 1590) and 'Rio de Janeiro' cds (Sept 23, 1877) in black. Unobtrusive horizontal crease but rare and very attractive.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany Indarte, Corinphila sale 185, Sept 2013, lot 5142.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5166 Brasil

    1876/77: 80 r. violet (2) and single 100 r. green, rouletted, used on 1878 cover from Rio de Janeiro to New York, endorsed 'pelo vapor City of Rio de Janeiro', tied by segmented cork cancels with 'Rio de Janeiro' cds (June 4) alongside in black. Reverse with 'New York / Paid All' duplex (June 26). An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5167 Brasil

    1876/77: 100 r. green rouletted, single example used on 1877 cover to Rio de Janeiro tied by bold CORREIO DE REZENDE circular Arms cachet (Ayres fig. 1590) with 'Rezende' datestamp alongside (May 6). Reverse with two Rio de Janeiro cds's (May 6 and 7). A scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5168 Brasil

    1876/77: 200 r. black, rouletted, a horizontal strip of five on small piece, cancelled by three strikes of framed CAMPO LIMPO handstamps in black (Ayres fig. 1254). Superb.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5169 Brasil

    1876/77: Dom Pedro 200 r. black, rouletted, a used block of six (3 x 2), of good colour, lightly cancelled by segmented cork handstamps in black. Minor aging on reverse not affecting the superb appearance of this rare multiple: the largest recorded multiple of this stamp in used condition, of which just three exist - two were in the Alemany collection (Corinphila, Sept 2013), the third being ex Marcus Chusyd. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 185, Sept 2013, lot 5184.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5170 Brasil

    1876/77: Dom Pedro 200 r. black rouletted and 1878/79 50 r. blue pair used on 1880 cover to USA tied by segmented cork cancels in black with PARA cds of despatch at left (Feb 21). Reverse with further Para cds (Feb 25), New Orleans transit cds (March 12) and Hartford, Ct. arrival (March 15). A fine mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 5171 Brasil

    1876/77: 200 r. black and 1878/79 100 r. green, used on 1881 registered cover to Rio de Janeiro tied by segmented cork handstamps with 'Coritiba' despatch cds (June 18) all in blue. Oval 'Correio Geral do Parana / Registrada / Curityba' cachet in violet above. Rio arrival (June 19) in red on reverse. Some file folds away from adhesives but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 5172 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro issue - the American Banknote Co. gummed presentation sheet (Salesman's Sample of the quality of printing) with nine different values between 10 reis and 1'000 reis, printed in purple-brown on medium wove paper with full original gum and full ABN imprint at base and in between the stamps. A rare and wonderful frontispiece for a collection of the issue.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5173 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion in a horizontal pair used with single 80 r. pale lake on 1880 cover to Rio de Janeiro each cancelled by segmented cork handstamps in black with PARAHYBA DO SUL despatch cds adjacent (April 14). Reverse with Rio arrival cds (same day). Faults at top but attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5174 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 20 r. pale violet, a vertical strip of five, marginal from top of sheet with small part of imprint, used on 1878 cover to Rio De Janeiro paying the internal rate, tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with QUATIS despatch cds at left (Sept 2) in black. Reverse with Rio De Janeiro arrival (Sept 8). Ironed file fold but a very attractive and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 185, Sept 2013, lot 5223.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5175 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 20 r. violet (2) and 80 r. lake (2) used on cover to Sao Paulo tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with 'Rio de Janeiro' cds alongside (June 23) in black. Reverse with 'S. Paulo' cds (June 24) of arrival. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5176 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 20 r. violet, a single and a block of six and 80 r. lake in a horizontal pair, used on the back of a 200 r. black postal stationery envelope (H&G B2) sent registered from Rio de Janeiro to Dresden endorsed 'pour Guadiana'; all tied by cork handstamps in black. Oval framed REGISTRADO and 'Rio de Janeiro' despatch cds in red on obverse (June 23, 1879) and 'Cöln-Verviers' registration label alongside. Dresden arrival cds (July 17) on reverse. A fine and attractive triple rate usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5177 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 20 r. violet, rouletted, used on 20 r. brown postal stationery card (H&G 9) with block of four 1884 10 r. orange from Rio de Janeiro to London, all tied by segmented cork handstamps in black and by 'Liverpool / Ship' entry marking in red (June 14). Rio de Janeiro despatch cds in black at left (May 26) and Santos cds on reverse. A scarce and most attracive usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5178 Brasil

    1877: Dom Pedro 50 r. deep blue, a fine unused block of four in a deep shade, unused without gum. A very scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany Indarte, Corinphila sale 185, Sept 2013, lot 5226.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5179 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 80 r. lake in a horizontal pair, used with 1884/85 20 r. slate green vertical pair on cover to Ellsworth, Me., USA tied by Rio de Janeiro datestamps (July 30) in black. Reverse of envelope with imprinted 'Flagship Lancaster' in blue: the USS Lancaster was Flagship of the South Atlantic squadron and part New York / Paid All. A charming cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5180 Brasil

    1878/79: 100 r. green, rouletted, a used block of ten (5 x 2) on piece, cancelled by individual strikes of segmented cork 'cart-wheel' handstamps in violet. Vertical bend and one stamp with slight thin but an exceptional and very scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany Indarte, Corinphila sale 185, Sept 2013, lot 5249.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5181 Brasil

    1878/79: Dom Pedro 100 r. green rouletted used with 1878 300 r. orange & green perf., on 1879 cover to Rio de Janeiro, somewhat heavily cancelled in black with oval framed REGISTRADO at left with docket number inserted in manuscript and PARAHYBA DO SUL despatch cds adjacent (Dec 23). Reverse with Rio arrival in red. File folds but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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