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  • Lot# : 5001 Argentina

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    1809 (Sept 13): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Frederick Huth in Coruña, Spain struck with straight line MONTEVIDEO transit handstamp in red with large "10 Rs." due marking applied in orange ink upon arrival. A rare entire, presumably Huth was accompanying and supplying the British Forces in the Peninsular War (the Battle of Corunna was fought in January 1809). Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5002 Argentina

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    1848 (April 17): Entire letter written from Buenos Aires during the Anglo-French blockade of the Port (which effectively closed Buenos Aires for nearly five years), endorsed at left "per Spider Pkt." (a 10 gun Naval Brig operating in the River Plate) and transferred to the 'Crane' at Rio de Janeiro. Struck on arrival in Falmouth by a truly outstanding strike of "BUENOS AYRES / O" fleuron handstamp in red, where rated '2/7d.' in manuscript to pay on arrival.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5003 Argentina

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    1866: Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Aachen endorsed 'via Bordeaux', struck on front with circular "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ.FR.K.No.1" datestamp (Dec 12) in black (Salles fig. 1037) and carried by the 'Carmel' to Montevideo. Struck in Paris with superb strike of framed Convention marking "F. / 48" in black (Salles fig. 3188), with Aachen arrival (Jan 22) on reverse in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5004 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858 (May 1): 5 c. red, a used example with clear to large margins all round, on 1862 entire letter to Paranà endorsed "para la Victoria", tied by half-round "CORDOBA / FRANCA" handstamp in black with circular 'Correos de Paranà' arrival datestamp (Jan 28) in blue at left. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5005 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858 (May 1): 10 c. green, small figures, an unused block of eight, divided by vertical interpanneau margin, large margins all round (scarce on this due to sheet alignment), creased between as usual, fresh and fine, stamps unmounted og. Rare Jalil 2EN = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5006 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858 (May 1): 10 c. green, a used example with ample to good margins all round, tied to January 6, 1859 entire letter from Salta to Rosario by framed "SALTA / FRANCA" handstamp in black. An attractive and scare entire. Signed V. Kneitschel Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 310 CHF

    Lot# : 5007 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858 (May 1): 10 c. green, a diagonal bisect, slight fault, used on June 25, 1862 cover from Gualeguaychú to Buenos Aires, tied by bold strike of oval intaglio seal handstamp, attributed by Charles Jewell to a Riverboat handstamp of the "Goleta Minerva". This example is one of just three known strikes: one is on a 5 c. red used on May 2, 1862 cover from Gualeguaychú to BA, another on a famous piece with four wax seals at the edges of the 5 c. adhesive (this ex Corinphila, sale 49, Dec 1960, lot 2612) and this item which is probably the finest of the three strikes; copies of the these two items enclosed with the lot. A rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5008 Argentina

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    1862/63: Escuditos  5 c. rose, with accent, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to November 1862 entire letter from Tucuman to Salta by framed "FRANCA / TUCUMAN" handstamp in watery black ink. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5009 Argentina

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    1862: Escuditos 5 c. rose and 10 c. yellow-green, both with accent over 'Ù', each with good to large margins, tied to small piece by complete "CORREO NACIONAL / del / ROSARIO" handstamp in blue. Scarce and fine. Signed Calves.rnrnProvenanace: Corinphila sale 83, Sept 1991, lot 5770.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5010 Argentina

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    1862: Escuditos 10 c. green, with accent over Ú, an imperforate Proof impression with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, reverse showing 10 c. printed in black, unused without gum. Slight soiling but very scarce
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5011 Argentina

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    1862: 15 c. blue, Sperati Forgery, a 'used' example with large margins all round and part 'Correos' datestamp in black. Signed Jean de Sperati on reverse. Scarce, a remarkably dangerous forgery.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5012 Argentina

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    1863: 5 c. rose, no accent, an unused marginal block of nine from left of sheet, positions 15-17 / 22-24 / 29-31, in a pale shade, large margins all round, fine large part og. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 180+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5013 Argentina

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    1863: Escuditos 5 c. rose, worn plate, a used horizontal pair on small piece, large margins all round, cancelled by neat 'Ponchito' handstamp in black. Scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5014 Argentina

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    1862: Escuditos  5 c. rose, no accent, a used example with large margins all round, tied to 1862 entire letter from Cordoba to Santa Fé by half-round "CORDOBA / FRANCA" handstamp in black. The earliest recorded usage of this stamp on letter or piece, see Kneitschel (1974) page 216. Touched by file fold at left but an important entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5015 Argentina

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    1863: Escuditos 10 c. green, without accent over U, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete dotted oval lozenge of Gualeguaychu in black. Fine and scarce Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5016 Argentina

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    1864: Escuditos 5 c. carmine-rose, no accent and thin 'C' in 'Centavos', a used horizontal strip of three with clear to large margins all round, tied by complete half-round CORDOBA / FRANCA in black. Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5017 Argentina

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    1864: Rivadavia 5 c. brown-rose, wmk'd., imperforate, a superb used example with large margins all round, cancelled by "O.M." (Oficina Maritima) obliterator in blue. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5018 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 5 c. brown-rose, perf. 11½, a used example on cover to Chivilcoy endorsed 'con un paquetito' at top, tied by unusual usage of oval framed fancy "Franco" handstamp in blue of the Mensagerias Argentinas Company. Slight closed tear at top not affecting the fine appearance of a most unusual cover, sold together with Charles Jewell's original typed notes regarding the cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Charles Jewell.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5019 Argentina

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    1865: Rivadavia 5 c. brown-rose, perf. 11½, a used example on December 1865 cover to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / DEL / BARADERO" handstamp struck in green. File fold at right and part of back flap missing but an extremely scarce cancellation.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5020 Argentina

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    1864/66: Rivadavia 10 c. green, wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, an unused block of four of rich colour, superb centering for this issue, and large part og. A magnificent and extremely rare multiple for the connoisseur. Exceptional Gi 17/Scott = $ 600++.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5021 Argentina

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    1862 (Oct 4): 1 p. rose, a fine used example showing large flaw in "S" of CORREOS at top, with 2 p. blue, used on small piece and tied by lozenge of dots cancellation in blue. An attractive piece Scott = $ 240+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5022 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 15 c. slate-blue, a used horizontal pair in the scarce "slate-blue" shade showing considerable wear to the Plate, neatly cancelled in black (Kneitschel 22L) together with a fine used example in the Prussian blue shade Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 5023 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 15 c, blue, perf. 11½, a used example tied to June 1864 cover from Buenos Aires to Paysandú, Uruguay endorsed 'per Eva' by barred oval "O.M." obliterator (Oficina Maritima) struck in blue. A charming and rare cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5024 Argentina

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    1867/72: Rivadavia 5 c. carmine, no wmk., imperforate on thin smooth paper, a used example with large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete strike of oval ADMON DE CORREOS / DE / CHIVILCOY handstamp in blue. Superb.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5025 Argentina

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    1867/72: Rivadavia 5 c. rose, no wmk., imperforate on thin smooth paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by large part oval CONCORDIA handstamp in blue-black. A fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5026 Argentina

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    1867/72: Rivadavia 5 c. pale rose, no wmk., imperforate on thin smooth paper, a used horizontal pair, ample to large margins all round, printed from an oily plate leaving a very cloudy impression, lightly cancelled by 'San Nicholas' datestamps (June 14, 1872) in black. Fine and scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 125 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 5027 Argentina

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    1867: Rivadavia 5 c. rose-carmine, imperforate on unwatermarked paper, a fine large margined example used on August 29, 1867 cover from Cordoba to Buenos Aires, tied by superb strike of framed "CORDOBA" handstamp in black. A fine and scarce cover. Signed Friedl; cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, 13-19 Sept 1998, lot 3724.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5028 Argentina

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    1867: Rivadavia 10 c. green, no wmk., on thin smooth paper, an unused example with large generous margins all round, of lovely rich colour, fresh and very fine unused. A splendid and rare stamp Scott = $ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3528.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5029 Argentina

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    1867: Rivadavia 15 c. very deep blue, no wmk., on thin smooth paper, an unused example with large even margins all round, of lovely rich dark colour, fresh and very fine unused. A magnificent example of this very rare stamp. Signed Holcombe Scott = $ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Lars Amundsen, SG, London, 5-7 Feb 1969, lot 74.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5030 Argentina

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    1867/72: Rivadavia 15 c. blue, no watermark, imperforate, a used example of splendid appearance with large margins all round, some thinning, neatly cancelled by dotted obliterator in black. A very rare stamp. Signed Kneitschel Scott = $ 2'700.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5031 Argentina

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    1867: Rivadavia 5 c. carmine, no wmk., perf. 11½, a used example tied to small piece by near complete oval CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in black with 'Rosario' cds (Nov 13, 1867) below. Scarce and fine Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5032 Argentina

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    1867: Rivadavia 5 c. bright carmine, no wmk. perf. 11½, a used example on January 1868 cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "CORREOS DE / SAN VINCENTE" handstamp in blue. Some minor faults, mostly to reverse flaps, but a scarce and fine adhesive on an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5033 Argentina

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    1868: 5 c. red, a used example tied (unusually) to reverse of 1874 cover to Genova, tied by 'Buenos Aires' cds in black (Oct 26), with octagonal "Buenos Ayres / Paq.Fr.J.No.5" datestamp in blue and carried on the 'Gironde'. Taxed on arrival with "10" centesimi charge marking in blue and corresponding Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 lire tied by 'Genova' cds (Nov 30). The 1 lire with file fold but a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5034 Argentina

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    1867/68: San Martin 15 c. blue, crossed lines, a used vertical pair tied to 1869 registered cover to San Nicolas de los Arroyos by segmented cork handstamps in black with 'Buenos Ayres' cds below (May 13). Two strikes of italic "Certificado" in black and reverse with 'San Nicolas' cds (Dec 31) and presumably held until returned to sender. One stamp with slight corner repair but of fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 5035 Argentina

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    1873: 30 c. orange and 1868 5 c. red, used on 1875 registered cover front from Buenos Aires to Chivilcoy, tied by Buenos Aires despatch cds's (Nov 15) in black. Two strikes of CERTIFICADO in black at left and Chivilcoy arrival cds (Nov 16). Large oval 'Juzgado De Paz / De Chivilcoy' cachet in blue and receipted signature of recipient on front. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5036 Argentina

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    1884/85: Numeral issue redrawn, American Bank Note Co ½ c., 1 c. and 12 c. imperforate Proofs in black, marginal examples on card, all with file numbers above the ABN imprint at base. Scarce and fine set.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5037 Argentina

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    1891: Admiral Brown, 20 p. green, a superb used horizontal pair, scarce 1891 in-period usage Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 5038 Argentina

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    1891: Unissued Gregorio Funes 50 p. value, printed in vermilion, perf. 11½, a fine unused example of good colour, extremely well centred for this stamp, fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Jalil 119A = $ 950/Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5039 Argentina

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    Tierra Del Fuego 1904: Postcard from Charcot Antarctic Expedition (Le "Français" dans le port de St. Malo après le lancement) franked by 1901 3 c. orange tied by "USHUAIA / T. DEL FUEGO" cds (Jan 4) in black. The card is signed by Jean Baptiste Charcot, the leader of the Expedition and founder of the French Boy Scouts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5040 Argentina

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    1899/1903: Liberty Seated 1 peso blue & black, perf. 11½, a fine used example, variety "Centre Inverted", lightly cancelled, fresh and fine. A very scarce stamp, of the 75 examples printed with the error, just 25 are recorded used Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5041 Argentina

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    1910 (May 1): Centenary of the Revolution ½ c. blue & grey-blue, an unused example, variety "Centre Inverted", well centred, superb large part og. Rare, just 50 printed Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 520 CHF

    Lot# : 5042 Argentina

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    1910 (May 1): Centenary of the Revolution 5 peso orange & violet, an unused example of fine fresh colour, variety "Centre Inverted", superb large part og. A very rare stamp, just 75 printed Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 410 CHF

    Lot# : 5043 Argentina

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    1910: 'Monument a Mayo' 10 p. orange & black, Sperati Forgery, a fine 'used' example, well centred and cancelled in black. Reverse with 'Sperati reproduction' handstamp in blue. Rare.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5044 Argentina

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    1917: San Martin 20 pesos dull blue & claret, an unused example with variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Rare, just 50 examples printed thus Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5045 Argentina

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    1924/31: San Martin 5 c. red and 10 c. dull green used on 1935 Submarine Mail cover addressed to the Commander of the Dutch Submarine HNLMS K XVIII submarine at Tristan Da Cunha, tied by Buenos Aires cds's (March 2) in black. Fine strike of unframed "Met Hr. Ms. K XVIII / Veroerd van Buenos Aires / Naar Tristan Da Cunha" in black with circular TRISTAN DA CUNHA cachet of arrival in blue (Type V). The cover was then re-addressed to Kaapstad with further unframed "Met Hr. Ms. K XVIII / Veroerd van Tristan da Cunha / Naar Kaapstad" in black on obverse and reverse with superb circular 'Legation de Pays-Bas / Buenos Aires' cachet in black. A spectacular and very rare cover.rnrnNote: The Dutch submarine HNLMS K XVIII was commissioned on 23 March 1934 and the South Atlantic trial covers are of great scarcity. The submarine sank three acknowledged Japanese vessels during World War II and was eventually scuttled at Soerabaya in March 1942.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5046 Argentina

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    1946: 20 p. blue-green & brown, perf. 11½, the lithographic Postal Forgery, used on piece of Parcel Post form with genuine 25 c. carmine, tied by 'Buenos Aires' cds (Jan 22, 1947). Scarce Jalil 816f = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5047 Argentina

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    1930 (May): Zeppelin 50 c. grey-black, an unused example, marginal from base of sheet, showing variety "Overprint Inverted" in blue, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Superb and rare, just 150 printed Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5048 Argentina

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    1930 (May): Zeppelin 1 peso slate blue & red, an unused example of fresh colour, variety "Overprint Inverted", fine large part og. A rare stamp, just 100 printed Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5049 Argentina

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    1930: Wreck cover, sent airmail on the doomed flight from Argentina to Toulouse, the stamps and address missing due to immersion in water. The flight disappeared in a violent storm on the night of January 25, 1930 with the pilot, A. Bruyere and radio Officer L. Aubry never being seen again. One bag of mail was found on a Moroccan beach, the second bag was found at Mostaganem, Algeria on March 1, a label in French being applied on reverse of the cover "Correspondance rejetée par la mer sur la plage de Mostaganem, le 1er Mars 1930. Doit provenir du naufrage de l'avion postal qui s'est perdu corps et biens en janvier dernier aux environs de Tangier". Rare.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5050 Argentina

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    1890: Postal Stationery 2 c. letter-card with multiple advertising (Serie A - Emission 1), with advertisements on front, back and inside, fresh and very fine unused. Scarce (H&G 34).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 5051 Buenos Aires

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    Buenos Aires 1859 (Sept 3): Cabecitas 4 r. green on lightly blued paper, an unused example with slightly blurred impression, large margins all round, trace of gum bend not affecting the appearance, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5052 Buenos Aires

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    1859 (Sept 3): Cabecitas 4 r. green on blued paper, blurred impression, a fine horizontal pair with huge margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Tucuman tied by "BUENOS AYRES / S" circular datestamp in black (August 20). Minor aging to the letter sheet but a delightful and rare cover
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5053 Buenos Aires

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    1859: Cabecitas 1 p. blue, a used example with large margins all round, worn impression, tied to October 31, 1860 entire letter to La Colmena by oval MENSAGERIAS DEL COMERCIO / PIEDRAS 81 / BUENOS AIRES cachet struck in green. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5054 Buenos Aires

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    1859 (Sept 3): Cabecitas 2 p. vermilion, slightly worn impression, a used example of bright colour with large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete oval grid struck in blue. A fine and rare piece Scott = $ 300.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5055 Buenos Aires

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    1862 (Oct 4): Cabecitas 1 p. rose, blurred impression, a used example with large margins all round, position 12 on the sheet with white flaw in upper right corner, cancelled by Buenos Aires cds in blue.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5056 Buenos Aires

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    Cordoba 1858 (Oct 28): 5 c. blue on horizontally laid paper, an unused block of four, marginal from top left of sheet, positions 1-2 / 11-12 on the sheet of 30 subjects, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5057 Argentina

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    Cordoba 1858 (Oct 28): Lithographed 10 c. black, an unused example on vertically laid paper, ample margins all round, small part og. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Signed HRH (Harmer) Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5058 Argentina

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    Cordoba 1858 (Oct 28): 10 c. black, an unused block of four on vertically laid paper from the lower left corner of the sheet of 20 subjects (positions 11-12 / 16-17), with the laid lines in the paper running into the margin, some minor thins in margin only but this is an immensely rare multiple - formerly being the left part of the famous Dale-Lichtenstein half sheet of ten subjects - of good colour, some original gum and one of the finest multiples known of this rare provisional issue Scott = $ 12'000+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 5-7 May 1970, lot 470.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5059 Corrientes

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    Corrientes 1856 (Aug 21): UN REAL MC 1 r. black on blue paper, a used example (Type 5) with large margins all round, on circa 1859 cover from Monte Caseros to Goya, just tied by Corrientes "Square of 16 Parallel Bars" handstamp in black. A scarce cancellation on this stamp and a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5060 Corrientes

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    1856 (Aug 21): UN REAL MC 1 r. black on blue paper, a horizontal strip of three (Types 5-6-7), with clear to large margins all round, used on July 22, 1862 entire letter from Corrientes to Buenos Aires, cancelled by manuscript "X" in ink. Type 7 showing the plate flaw on "NT" of CORRIENTES at top clearly. A delightful and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5061 Corrientes

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    1860 (Feb 8): Manuscript deleted UN REAL MC with pen line through value (3 c.) black on blue, large margins all round, used on circa 1860 cover to Corrientes cancelled by manuscript "X" in ink. An exceptionally scarce stamp on letter and a most attractive cover Scott = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5062 Bolivia

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    1849 (July 24): Entire letter from Trinidad, Beni (Veni) to Cochabamba, sent prepaid with '2½' reales rate in manuscript, with framed "VENI" and "FRANCA" handstamps well struck in red. Rare and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5063 Bolivia

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    1852: Registered cover from La Paz to Tacna, Peru with manuscript weight "¾ onza" at upper left, struck with fifteen six pointed star "*" handstamps around edges to denote registration with fine "FRANCA" and two line "CERTIFICACION / A LA PAZ" all in red. Reverse with manuscript "Porte - 5 / Dos - 4 = 9" and manuscript dated "1 del Marzo 1852". Magnificent and extremely rare. Signed Jamet.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreves, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2015.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5064 Bolivia

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    1861 (April 21): Entire letter from San Miguel to Santa Cruz, rated '6' (reales) in manuscript with wonderful strike of fancy framed "CHIQUITOS / FRANCA" handstamp in brown. Exceptional and extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5065 Bolivia

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    1864 (Dec 10): Entire letter from Maragua to Cochabamba struck with superb oval framed "OCURI / FRANCA" handstamp in blue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5066 Bolivia

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    1863 (March-April): Justiniano Garcia issue, an unused block of twenty (4 x 5) from the base of the sheet, printed in blue with upper row of five subjects denominated 1 r. and the second two rows 2 r. and the fifth row at 4 r. Fresh and fine with good margins and colour for this abandoned issue, without gum Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5067 Bolivia

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    1867/68: Condor 5 c. deep yellow-green, 2nd. State on thick paper, an unused block of eight, positions 2-5 / 14-17, and an unused block of four, positions 27-28 / 39-40 rejoined to form a block of twelve and judging from the shade part of the original block, large margins all round and of fine fresh colour, unused without gum. A superb and rare early State multiple. Upper block signed Bernichon Scott = $ 3'600+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreves, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2072.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,250 CHF

    Lot# : 5068 Bolivia

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    1867/68: Condor 5 c. blue-green, 1st. State, position 24, a fine used example with large margins all round, used on cover to Tutucuchu tied by oval framed PAZ DE AYACUCHO handstamp in black. A superb and rare cover in the foremost quality.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5069 Bolivia

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    1867/68: Condor 5 c. blue-green, 4th. Re-engraving, a vertical pair, positions 2/14 with large margins all round, used on June 18, 1868 entire letter from Tupisa to Cobija cancelled by bold "TUPIZA" handstamp in black. Manuscript '1 onza' at left and reverse with straight line POTOSI transit handstamp in black. Usual slight splitting along folds but a very rare entire.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5070 Bolivia

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    1867/68: Condor 5 c. deep blue-green, 3rd. Re-engraving, horizontal pair (positions 10-11) and vertical pair (positions 12/24) used on December 31, 1867 entire letter from Tupisa to Salta, Argentina tied by four strikes of "TUPISA" handstamps in green. Reverse with fancy oval framed Argentinian "CORREOS / DE YAVI" transit. A magnificent and famous entire in the foremost quality to an extremely rare destination for Bolivian Mail of this period. An exhibition item for the connoisseur of South American Philately.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, May 3-7 1970, lot 506.rn                   Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreve, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2119.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5071 Bolivia

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    1867/68: Condor 10 c. brown, an unused block of four with large even margins all round, positions 60-61 / 73-74, of fresh deep colour, usual slight brown skips, one from the sheet stored below, on original gum. An extremely rare stamp unused, more especially so in a most attractive multiple Scott = $ 1'200++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreve, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2085.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5072 Bolivia

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    1867/68: Condor 10 c. brown, a used example in a deep shade, tied to March 17, 1868 entire letter to Cochabamba, Cruz Torres correspondence by circular "COROCORO" handstamp in black. The margins on the 10 c. adhesive cut around frame as ever when used from Corocoro, with further strike of the despatch handstamp used as seal on reverse. Only known postally used from two towns (La Paz and Corocoro) during the first few months of 1868. A magnificent and very rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreves, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2134.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5073 Bolivia

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    1868: Condor 50 c. blue, an unused horizontal pair of excellent fresh colour, positions 24-25, close but clear at left and large margins on the other three sides, light thin and horizontal bend of absolutely no significance,  as this is an immensely rare stamp unused: this being the sole recorded unused multiple. An Exhibition item of great importance to Bolivian philately. Scott = $ 1'000++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreve, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2090.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5074 Bolivia

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    1868/69: Eleven Stars 500 c. black, an unused example of excellent centering and deep colour, fresh and fine, large part og. A key stamp in excellent quality for this elusive rarity Scott = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5075 Bolivia

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    1876: Cover from Tocopilla to Valparaiso sent prepaid without adhesives, struck with framed "FRANCA" and oval framed "CORREO DE TOCOPILLA" handstamps in black. Reverse with Valparaiso arrival cds (Nov 7).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5076 Bolivia

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    Pacific War 1879c.: Cover to Tacna with oval cachet "COMANDANCIA JENERAL / COBIJA" in blue over-struck with circular "ADMON DE CORREOS DE BOLIVIA / ANTOFAGASTA" Arms cachet and fancy framed "DE / Oficio" both in blue. Some age spotting on reverse but of great scarcity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Harvey Weeks.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 625 CHF

    Lot# : 5077 Bolivia

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    1899: 2 c. blue illustrated postal stationery card, H&G 2 var, cancelled by 'Oruro' cds in violet and addressed to Kishinev, Russia, with illustration of a family of Tennis Players on reverse in blue. Rare.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 5078 Bolivia

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    1912: "Villabella Provisional", 20 c. on 2 c. green & black, surcharged diagonally reading down in blue, a fine example tied to 1912 cover from Villabella to Hamburg by small target handstamps with oval "Administracion de Correos / de Villabella", both struck in green at lower left. Reverse with "PORTO VELHO / (AMAZONAS)" datestamp in violet (Feb 10) and 'Recepcao / Amazonas' cds in black (Feb 17). Minor opening tear on reverse mentioned for full accuracy but exceedingly rare, just this example and the Ortiz-Patiño cover also to Hamburg, are recorded. A splendid and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5079 Bolivia

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    Cobija Provisional 1917: Type I "Correos / 10 cts. / 1917" in red on 1 c. blue Transacciones Fiscal, used on the famous cover to Chicago endorsed 'via Pará (Brazil)' in manuscript, tied by circular "CORREOS DE BOLIVIA / COBIJA" datestamp well struck in violet (Feb 1, 1917). Reverse with 'Xapuri / (Acre)' transit cds (Feb 6) and unclear February 25 datestamp in black. Some minor edge wear mentioned for accuracy but of no significance, this being the sole recorded usage of this rare Provisional on letter. An Exhibition item of great importance to Bolivian philately.rnrnProvenance: Collection R. Herkowitz.rn                   Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreve, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2181.
    Starting bid : 3,750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5080 Bolivia

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    1923/27: Perkins Bacon Master Die Proof for the re-engraved defintive issue, with Duty Plates blank, printed in black on toned wove paper. Scarce and fine.rnrnProvenance: Charles Nissen stock, SG, 1978.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5081 Bolivia

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    1923: 50 c. orange overprinted CORREO AEREO in violet, on Pioneer Airmail cover from Riberalta addressed to Guayamerin on the Momore River, the cover endorsed "POR HYDROAVION / CORONEL SALAZAR" at left, flown by the 'King Air Service' with boxed "CORREO AEREO / 17-2-27 h.8 / Riberalta-Beni-Bolivia" manuscript filled (dated and time) cachet in violet. Fine and very rare with less than 5 covers recorded from this service. Signed Francis Field.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5082 Brasil

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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
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