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  • Lot# : 5636 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 peseta red, third printing on white ground, the remarkable Judicial cover to Trujillo franked at 24 peseta rate-with twelve horizontal pairs, all cancelled by nine complete strikes of straight line CAXAMARCA handstamps in black. Some peripheral staining at top and the cover with two vertical creases but a phenomenal franking of great importance. For a similar usage see also the 2009 Corinphila sale of the Eitner collection (lot 4125) for a cover from the same correspondence.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugon Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, 19 Nov 2014, lot 3107.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5637 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 peseta, second retouch, the extraordinary combination cover to Trujillo bearing the largest known block of the retouched 1 peseta red with a block of twenty (sheet marginal at both left and right, the narrowest vertical margin being the gap between the two Transfer blocks: Types 11-15 and 11-15/16-20 and 16-20), a horizontal strip of three (Types 1-2-3) and a single Lecoq issue 1862 1 d. pale vermilion, all tied by "Otusco" dotted lozenge cancellations in black. Reverse with manuscript docketing of sender (May 30, 1863). Block crossed by filing fold and small insignificant faults, but a remarkable and wonderful cover. Certificate Moorhouse (2001).rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4127.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5638 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pink, a used example tied to small piece showing variety "Double Impression", cancelled by blue datestamp, probably of Lima, dated September 27, 1866. Scarce and very fine. Signed Caceres.rnrnProvenance: Collection E.M. de Bustamente.rn                   Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4144.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5639 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pink, used example on September 21, 1866 entire letter to Lima (addressed to a French Chocolateria), tied by bold strike of oval "RECEPTORIA / DE ASCOPE" handstamp (Lamy type 11 = 55 pts) in black. Reverse with TRUJILLO straight line transit and Lima arrival cds in black. File folds but very scarce.rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4137.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5640 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. vermilion, a used example with variety "Arms Embossed Sideways" used on 1865 entire letter to Lima tied by dotted CHOTA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 59) with straight line TRUJILLO transit in black displaying well on reverse with 'Lima' arrival (Nov 28) alongside. A very rare stamp on letter.rnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Nov 1999; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158. 11 June 2009, lot 4150.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5641 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. vermilion, a single, pair and a strip of three used on registered 1867 cover to Lima, cancelled by dotted HUANCAVELICA handstamps, with circular datestamp (March 11) and by five-leaves handstamps at edges and framed CERTIFICACION handstamp in blue to denote registration. Lima arrival cds on reverse (March 24). Minor file fold affects one stamp but not the appearance. Receipted on reverse and inside, a superbly attractive and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5642 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a magnificent used pair showing variety "Inverted Frame", large margins all round, superbly cancelled by framed MOQUE / GUA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 40). Sympathetic slight repair but exceptional and extremely rare in a multiple: just two pairs are recorded. An attractive and important item for Peruvian classic philately Scott = $ 2'400+.rnrnProvenace: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4188.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5643 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a fine example used on 1870 cover to Arequipa tied by dotted oval CERRO / AZUL handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 15 = 60 pts.). Reverse with Lima cds in blue (Feb 24) and Arequipa arrival cds (March 1) in black. A fine and scarce cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5644 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, two strips of three used on registered 1869 cover to Lima, the strips folded round the cover for further protection of the contents and thus now split on opening, cancelled by HUANCAVELICA datestamps (July 7, month inverted) and by five-leaves handstamps at edges and framed CERTIFICACION handstamp in blue to denote registration. Receipted on reverse and inside, a fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, 20 May 2014, lot 5165.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5645 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a single example, a strip of nine with the Coil Join at right and a strip of five, all used on 1869 cover to Otusco neatly cancelled by nine TRUXILLO datestamps (Nov 24) in black. Reverse with full docketing of receipt (Nov 27). First stamp with heavy archive file fold otherwise a magnificent and extraordinary Le Coq issue cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5646 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, diagonally bisected example, upper right corner of the stamp used on 1876 cover to Cochabamba, Bolivia tied by bold strike of circular "TACNA / PERU" datestamp (Nov 7) in blue. Slight file fold not affecting the appearance of an extremly rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1985), RPSL (1999) Scott = $ 1'100.rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4206.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5647 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange-yellow, the used strip of eleven with good to large margins all round, Coil Join on sixth stamp tied to 1873 judicial cover to San Miguel by straight line CAXAMARCA handstamps in black. One or two small vertical creases due to size of cover, fully endorsed by sender on reverse (August 13, 1873). One of the great Peruvian rarities. Ex collection Bustamente. Signed Holcombe.rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4201.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5648 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 10 c. vermilion, a used horizontal pair on 1867 cover from Lima to Genova, Italy, mailed via British P.O. in Callao and London where framed 'GB / 1F 90c.' Accountancy mark applied in black (Dec 18). The adhesives remained uncancelled until tied by "ANGL. / AMB. CALAIS" entry markings (Dec 18) in black. Charged at triple rate on arrival with manuscript '42' decimi. Rare and most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5649 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 10 c. vermilion, a used horizontal strip of four on 1875 registered cover to Lima with all stamps cancelled by HUANCVCA datestamps (Aug 14) and six strikes of the five leaved handstamps alongside framed CERTIFICACION registration (Lamy & Rinck fig. 89) all in black. Reverse with docketing of sending and 'Lima / Distrito' cds (Aug 20) of receipt. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5650 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 20 c. brown, a used horizontal pair tied to registered 1878 cover to Lima by 'Huancuca' datestamp (June 2) with framed "Certificacion" and five star handstamps denoting registration, all in black. Receipted inside the slightly trimmed envelope in manuscript by recipient and with 'Lima / Distrito' cds in blue (Jan 14). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5651 Peru

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    1874/84: 10 c. green, with Grill, a horizontal strip of four used on 1879 registered cover to Lima tied by HUANCVCA datestamps in black (Oct 22), framed CERTIFICACION handstamp below (Lamy & Rinck fig. 87) and eight leaf handstamps denoting the registration. Oval framed CERTIFICADO / LIMA arrival and receipted internally in manuscript and on reverse with 'Lima / Distrito' cds (Oct 27). Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5652 Peru

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    1874/84: 20 c. brown-red, with Grill, a horizontal pair used on 1880 registered cover to Lima tied by HUANCVCA datestamp in black, framed CERTIFICACION handstamp above (Lamy & Rinck fig. 87) and eight leaf handstamps denoting the registration. Oval framed CERTIFICADO / LIMA arrival and receipted internally in manuscript and on reverse with 'Lima / Distrito' cds (March 24). Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5653 Peru

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    1880: 2 c. rose and 5 c. ultramarine pair, optd. 'UPU / Plata / Peru' in blue and red respectively, used on 2 c. green on buff postal stationery envelope (H&G B1) all tied by 'Lima / Principal' datestamps (Oct 4). Reverse with London transit cds in red and 'Funchal' arrival cds (Jan 19, 1881) in black. A fine cover to a very scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5654 Peru

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    1907: Pictorial issue 2 p. black & deep blue, an unused block of eight, marginal from top of sheet with full imprint, fresh and very fine, large part typically somewhat dried og. A rare multiple of the top value Scott = $ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5655 Peru

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    1909: American Bank Note Co. Proofs for the complete set of nine values, all imperforate in black and on card with 'Issue of 1908' and file numbers in margin above the designs, with the exception of the bicoloured 1 sol value which is a frame only Proof. A fine and scarce group (9).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5656 Peru

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    1897: Parcel Post typeset 5 c. dark blue on white, a fine vertical strip of three with misplaced horizontal perforations, showing the tête-bêche variety, fine used with 'Correos del Peru / Lima' cds's (Sept 5, 1899) in black. Extremely rare used (unpriced as such) - the finest of the two known Gi P350a = £ 275+/Scott = $ 375+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5657 Puerto Rico

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    British P.O's 1861: Entire  letter from Arecibo (June 26) mailed via San Juan to New York via Forwarding Agent "Vias Y Compañia / Puerto Rico" with blue cachet on reverse; prepaid '1/-' in San Juan and struck with fine Crown "PAID AT SAN JUAN PORTO RICO" in red. British P.O. double arc cds in black on reverse (June 27) and 'St. Thomas' transit (June 29). Landed at Boston and charged '5' for local delivery. A fine and attractive entire Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5658 Puerto Rico

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    1875: Signature overprint 50 c. green, a horizontal strip of four used on 1875 cover to Cadiz tied by network handstamps and "T" marking in black and '1-10' applied in blue manuscript, probably in London. 'Puerto Rico' despatch cds at left (July 27) and reverse with London transit cds (Aug 15) and Cadiz arrival cds (Aug 17). A rare and most attractive usage of this short-lived issue.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 5659 Salvador

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    1867: American Banknote Co. Die Proofs (5) in black for the first issue set of four and including an unisssued ¼ real value, all imperforate with ABN file numbers in margin above and attached to card. Fresh and fine, an extremely rare and most appealing group.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5660 Salvador

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    1867: 1 real dark red, a horizontal pair used on 1874 entire letter from San Salvador to Guatemala City at single rate, cancelled by 'San Salvador' datestamps with "San Salvador / Salvador" datestamp at left well struck in blue (April 13) with the date inserted by hand. A fine and extremely rare first issue entire. Certificates E. Diena (1978) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5661 Salvador

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    1867: 2 r. dark green, a complete sheet of 100 subjects, minor central splitting of perfs. with margins with full imprints all round. Seldom encountered in complete sheets nowadays Scott = $ 850.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5662 Salvador

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    1867: 2 r. green, a used example tied to 4 Nov 1871 entire letter from San Miguel to the Italian Consul in Guatemala by two strikes of dotted circular mute handstamps in black. Repair to perforations around the adhesive but an extraordinarily scarce, correctly rated, first issue franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5663 Salvador

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    1874: 2 r. green, optd. by small 'Contra Sello 1874' in black, a horizontal pair used on 1878 cover to Bordeaux cancelled by lozenge of dots handstamp in black with "Administracion de Correos / La Union" datestamp of despacth at left (Feb 24). British P.O. "Panama" single ring transit cds (March 5) in black and thence via London. Struck with "T" marking in blue (Salvador joined the UPU on April 1, 1879) and taxed on arrival in France (April 2) with handstruck '34' décimes charge marking in black, deleted as double rate and charged '22' décimes. Some peripheral ageing but a very rare issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5664 Salvador

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    1891: Seebeck Die Proofs (8) imperforate in black on greysish paper, composite Proofs applied to three cards for seven values and an example without Duty Plate; in green for three values and an example without Duty Plate and the two thus featuring the complete set; also further examples in different colours for the ten values with a further example without Duty Plate in brown. A colourful and rare group (23 Proofs).
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5665 Salvador

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    1892: Seebeck Colombus Issue, Die Proofs (11), imperforate and printed in blue, each in composite format and applied to two cards, with 2 c., 3 c. and 5 c. on card with file number '543' and 1 c., 10 c., 11 c., 20 c., 25 c. and 50 c. on second card (numbered 547) together with two Die Proofs without Duty Plates at base. Fresh, fine and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5666 Salvador

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    1896: Proposed General Ezeta Essay prepared by the American Bank Note Co. for the 2 c. value, dated '1896' at top (by which time the Ezeta government had been overthrown), vignette printed in black and applied to thick buff card with surrounds entirely hand-painted in black with 'Salvador' and 'Centavos' picked out in Chinese white. Rare and unique Essay.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5667 Salvador

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    1895 (Jan 1): Ezeta issue overprinted with Arms, nine values from 2 c. to 30 c. all used on 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope addressed to France all tied by 'Admon. Central de Correos / San Salvador C.A.' datestamps in violet (Feb 6); also tying Acajutla registration label. Not sent but this is a very rare issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5668 Salvador

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    1895: Seebeck Coat of Arms issue, imperforate Die Proofs (17) printed in vermilion on card paper, the complete set of twelve values, in single or composite Proofs, together with a central vignette only Proof, two Proofs near complete but missing the Duty plates at base, together with one defaced partial Proof, all on ten different cards. An exceptional and rare group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5669 Salvador

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    1896 (Jan 1): 'Peace', Seebeck Die Proofs for the definitive set of twelve values, all imperforate in brown, with 1 c., 2 c., 3 c., 10 c. and 12 c. in a composite strip of five, the 15 c., 24 c., 30 c. and 50 c. in a strip of four, 20 c. and 1 p. applied to card and the 5 c. value in composite pair with another example but without the Duty Plate. A scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5670 Salvador

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    1896: Seebeck Pictorial issue, the set of thirteen Die Proofs, imperforate, printed in black on greyish paper and affixed to card, the 3 c. and 5 c. 'Locomotive' Die Proof being composite (the 5 c. being unissued), together with a further 'Locomotive' Proof with blank Duty Plates, the 10 c. design being represented solely by the 12 c. Steamship, but with an extra 20 c. Proof. A generally fine and rare group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5671 Salvador

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    1896: 'Locomotive' Proofs (3) by the  for the issued 3 c. value, all on India paper and with file number '958' at base, printed in black, vermilion and in blue, all with the Duty Plate blank. A delightful and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5672 Salvador

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    1897 (March): Coat of Arms 5 c. rose, gold, blue & green, single example and a horizontal pair used on 1897 cover to Berlin, all tied by violet San Salvador cds (March 8) struck in violet. Reverse with 'NY Foreign Transit' cds (April 1) and Berlin arrival cds. Tiny opening tear at top well away from the adhesives, a very early usage of a scarce issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5673 Salvador

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    1898: Seebeck Central American Union issue, imperforate Die Proofs (12) printed in black on greyish paper, the complete set of twelve values, all twelve Proofs adhered to five cards with three being composite Proofs, closed tear between 50 c. and 1 peso value on one but largely fresh and fine, a rare group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5674 Salvador

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    1899: Seebeck 'Estado de El Salvador' issue, imperforate Die Proofs (10) printed in black on greyish paper, with composite Proof of 1 c., 2 c., 3 c. and 4 c.; two Proofs of 10 c. value (one being a progressive Proof omitting the top of the stamp), and a further composite Proof of the 12 c., 13 c., 50 c. and 100 c. values, all adhered to four cards. Fresh and fine, a rare group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5675 Salvador

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    1912: Pictorial definitive issue, American Banknote Co. imperforate Die Proofs (19) printed in black, with all ten values represented by "Frame Only" Die Proofs marginal and re-numbered at base above or below the ABN imprint, together with all the "Vignette Only" Die Proofs with the exception of the 19 c. value which was not found in the ABN archive. A superb group and very rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5676 Salvador

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    1916/19: National Theatre Issue, American Banknote Co. Die Proofs in black (14) all affixed to individual cards, marginal examples and re-numbered above or below ABN imprint, with the complete set of completed Die Proofs from 1 c. to 30 c., together with two additional vignette only Proofs together with 1919 President Menendez 1 col. frame only Die Proof and vignette only Proof. A splendid and rare group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5677 Salvador

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    1921: Pictorial definitive issue by American Banknote Co., imperforate Die Proofs in black (8) for the complete set of eight values affixed to individual cards with file numbers below, together with an unadopted 'background only' Die Proof for the 10 c. value (with unutilised cross-hatching) and a further imperf. 1 c. Die Proof in a vertical strip of five. Rare and fine group (10 items).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5678 Salvador

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    1938/39: Pictorial Definitive issue by American Banknote Co., the complete set of Die Proofs (9) in issued colours, all affixed to individual cards with file numbers in margin above, together with a 'frame only' Die Proof without inscription or Duty Plate printed in dark green. Exceptionally attractive and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5679 Salvador

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    1891: Postal Stationery Die Proofs (10), imperforate and affixed to seven cards, all printed in deep navy blue in negative format: with individual oval designs for 1 c., 2 c., 5 c., 10 c., 11 c. and 12½ c., and composite Proof with 3 c., 6 c., 20 c. and 22 c., all as utilised for postal stationery envelopes, H&G B14/B20 and wrappers H&G E5/E8. A very scarce and most attractive group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5680 Salvador

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    1892: Landing of Colombus, Seebeck Die Proofs for the postal stationery envelopes and wrappers, with single Die Proof on sunken card for 5 c. value in deep blue and a composite Die Proof for 1 c., 2 c., 3 c., 6 c., 12½ c. and 22 c. values in same colour; all printed for H&G B21/B26 and E9/E12. A magnificent and beautiful pair of Proofs.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5681 Salvador

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    1893: President Ezeta postal stationery card (between H&G 19/23), Die Proof in deep blue for the 'engine-turning' background design in negative format for all the cards reading 'Republica el Salvador' in small ovals, together with a further Essay for an unadopted background design in the same colour. Absolutely stunning examples of printing.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5682 Salvador

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    1940: 'Coffee Plant' Airmail set of five values, American Banknote Co. Die Proofs in issued colour for the complete set, imperforate on cards with file numbers; together with the two further Proofs with Duty Plates black, one in deep green and the other in black. Scarce and attractive group. 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 5683 Salvador

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    1941 (Feb 16): University Centenary airmail Issue, Wright Bank Note Co. sunken Die Proofs (2) for vignette only in black, showing Narciso Monterey & Antonio José Canas on one and Isidro Menendez & Chrisanto Salazar on the other, fresh and very fine. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5684 Uruguay

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    1792 (March 26): Colonial entire letter from Montevideo to Miguel Marco del Pont in Buenos Aires struck with superb strike framed "MONT.Vo." handstamp in red (Type 1). Superb and rare in the Colonial period. Cert. Carlos Hernandez Rocha (2008).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5685 Uruguay

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    1858: Entire letter from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro, annotated inside "Vapor Recife" with fine cachet "Sala de Comercio / De / Montevideo" in black, struck with oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (April 24) in red, with manuscript rate at upper right '120' centesimi. File fold but a scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5686 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): Block Letters 120 c. blue, a fine used example with large margins all round, used on 1859 entire letter to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Oct 1) in black. A  very rare stamp on cover. Signed A. Diena and by Norman Hubbard on reverse Scott = $ 7'500.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5687 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): 240 c. dull vermilion, a magnificent block of nine with central space blank where the '180 c.' erroneous cliché has been removed, of excellent colour with large margins all round, slight nick at top of first stamp, horizontal crease between the second and third rows, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A rarity.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5688 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 60 lilac, two used examples with clear to huge margins, used on 1859 cover to Paysandú tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 10) struck in red - this colour only being used in the first month of issue. Extremely attractive and very rare, used on tenth day of issue. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5689 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 80 c. orange-yellow, a fine example with ample to large margins all round showing the extraordinary Plate Flaw "180 CENTESIMOS" for "80" used on cover to Montevideo. The Plate was made from the 180 c. Stone and this error results from an improperly prepared cliché. The adhesive neatly tied by circular 'scarab' handstamp in black leaving the variety clear at top, with circular 'Renta de Correos / Salto' datestamps alongside (Oct 21) in black. An extraordinary cover - the sole known usage of this variety (Error of Colour!) on letter.rnrnProvenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5690 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 120 c. blue, used example with clear to huge margins, used on 1859 cover to Concordia, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 14) struck in red - this colour only being used in the first month of issue. Extremely attractive and very rare. Signed G. Bolaffi, A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5691 Uruguay

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    1857: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a fine used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1860 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed "Mississippi" at base by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 19) in black. A scarce single franking, paying the double rate. Signed G. Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi, A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5692 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 240 c. vermilion, a fine used example wirth large margins all round, on 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires endorsed 'Vapor Montevideo' and 'p. el Correo' at top and at left, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 20) in black. A very fine triple rate cover and a rare stamp on letter. Cert. Diaz Paulos (1981) Scott = $ 1'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 4239.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5693 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. grey-lilac, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover to Montevideo by fine strike of oval "ADMON. DE CORREOS / ARREDONDO / REP. O. DEL URUG" handstamp in green. Oval 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' arrival alongside (Oct 28) in black. A delightful and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5694 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac, a fine used example (Type 1), corner marginal from upper left of sheet, used on February 20, 1861 entire letter endorsed inside 'per Diliga.' and outside 'en le Quebrada' (in the valley), tied by oval "Administracion de Correos / Sucursal / Montevideo" in black. File fold well away from the lovely adhesive. A spectacular cover. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harmers, New York, Feb-April 1946.rn                   Collection Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, 1-6 June 1981, lot 7682.rn                   Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2161.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5695 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. grey-lilac, four used examples (Types 2, 6, 7 and 4) all with large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. Libertad' by three strikes of oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (July 17) in black. A fine and most attractive triple rate cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5696 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. dull lilac, clear to good margins, used with single and horizontal pair 80 c. yellow, close to large margins, used on 1862 quadruple rate cover endorsed 'p. Villa del Salto' to Buenos Aires tied by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Sept 19) in black. A stunning and most probably unique franking. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1996).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3811.
    Starting bid : 3,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5697 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac overlapping 120 c. deep blue, good margins all round, used on 1862 cover endorsed 'p. Mississippi' to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (March 26). A fine and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5698 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac (Type 8), close to large margins, used with very fine 180 c. green (Type 9) on triple rate 1864 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'p. Villa del Salto' tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 28) in black. A rare combination and a most attractive cover. Signed Diaz Paulos.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 2-5 June 1958, lot 1503.rn                   Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2213.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5699 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 80 c. yellow, a used example with touched to large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON. DE CORREOS / CERRO LARGO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in black with oval 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp adjacent (Dec 22) in black. The adhesive crossed by file fold but a scarce single franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Yardley (1944).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5700 Uruguay

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    1861: Thick Figures 100 c. pale rose-pink, single example and a vertical pair, used on 1863 cover endorsed 'per Libertad' to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed '"Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 27) in black, annotated 'Papel Grueso raro' underneath the adhesives, a superb and most attractive cover: a unique quadruple rate franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Alfred J. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 2-5 June 1958, lot 1455.rn                   Collection Daiz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, 1-6 June,1981, lot 7727.rn                   Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2187.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5701 Uruguay

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    1859: Thick Figures 120 c. blue, three unused blocks of four, all with large margins all round, showing the complete reconstructed Transfer block of twelve Types. Fresh and very fine, ex Sciarra and Hoffman. Cert. Carlos Hernandez Rocha (2008).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5702 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 120 c. blue, a used example with clear to good margins, showing variety "Short Rays at Base of Sun" (Lee 6A), tied to 1862 cover to Buenos Aires by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 19) in black, the cancellation leaving the variety clear. Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5703 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 180 c. green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, tied to July 26, 1862 entire letter to Buenos Aires endorsed 'per Menai' by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black. A fine and scarce double rate entire. Signed A. Diena and R. Hoffmann.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3818.rn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5704 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 6 c. carmine-rose, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to August 31, 1864 cover to Montevideo by framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / PAYSANDU / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue green. Fresh and fine, a scarce cover. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5705 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 6 c. rose-carmine and 12 c. pale blue, both with large margins all round, used on 1864 entire letter to Buenos Aires endorsed 'p. Teviré' tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Aug 29) in black. Fresh and very fine, a choice entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5706 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 8 c. green, a used example with large even margins all round tied to October 27, 1865 cover from Montevideo to Fray Bentos endorsed 'pr. Rio de la Plata' by lozenge of dots handstamp in black. A scarce stamp on letter Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 5707 Uruguay

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    1865: Mourning cover to Bordeaux franked by France 1862 Empire 80 c. carmine tied by "Anchor" lozenge with octagonal Paquebot URUGUAY / SAINTONGE datestamp (March 15) alongside in black (Salles fig. 1031). Circular "Bresil / Bordeaux" entry marking alongside (April 17). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5708 Uruguay

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    1866 (Jan 1): Escuditos 20 c. on 6 c. carmine-rose, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4), marginal from left of sheet, large margins all round, some horizontal creasing but of superb appearance, large part og. A rare multiple Scott = $ 640+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5709 Uruguay

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    1866/71: Numeral Issue, 10 c. yellow-green, an imperforate block of fifty (10 x 5) from the lower right corner of the sheet with full margins at base and at right, showing the full setting of 50 lithographed subjects, with TH SAUNDERS / 1870 watermark, fresh and very fine, mostly unmounted og. An attractive and very scarce multiple Scott = $ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5710 Uruguay

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    1866: 15 c. yellow imperforate, Type 6, a fine example used on 1866 cover from Fray Bentos to Montevideo tied by framed "FRANCA" handstamp in blue. Oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black at left (Jan 26). A fine and early usage of the issue on a most attractive cover. Cert. Carlos Hernandez Rocha (2001).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5711 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 10 green, perf., a diagonally bisected example used on circa 1870 cover to Salto tied by oval framed "ADMON. DE CORREOS / SAN EUGENIO / REP. O. DEL URUGUAY" handstamp in black. File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce and fine usage. Cert. Diaz Paulos (1981).rnrnProvenance: Collection Robert Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7341.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5712 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., used example on 1873 entire letter to Genova, endorsed 'p. Britannia', tied by "A" in bars obliterator in black. London transit cds (Dec 24) on reverse in red and taxed on arrival in Genova with handstruck '17' and corresponding 1870 Postage Due 10 c., 60 c. and 1 lire all tied by 'Genova' datestamps (Dec 27). Two Dues crossed by file fold but a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5713 Uruguay

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    1871: France 1867 Laureated 80 c. carmine used on entire letter to Malaga, Spain tied by "Anchor" lozenge of dots in black with octagonal MONTEVIDEO Consular datestamp (Dec 1) below (Salles fig. 1062) and framed 'P.P.' in red. Carried on the Steamer 'Sindh' with Lisbon cds of transit on reverse and Malaga arrival (Dec 30). A scarce and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, 5-8 April 2006, lot 3125.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5714 Uruguay

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    1876 (Oct): Rouletted definitive issue, the original Artist's drawings prepared by the American Bankote Co. with all six proposed values, all imperforate and applied to card with manuscript annotations, with the 1 c. in black (endorsed 'brown'), 5 c. in pale blue and rose (endorsed 'one color' and 'green'), 10 c. in red & deep red (endorsed 'red'), 20 c. in blue & carmine(endorsed 'one color' and 'Peru brown'), 50 c. in black (as endorsed) and 1 peso value in violet. The designs were modified prior to issue, the card with further annotations on reverse including date and "make the figure in centre prominent and copy the stamp as drawn to the size specified, repeat the denomination in figures or words in all stamps (pentographic) like Salvador stamps...". Some splitting with folds strengthened but a unique and wonderful Essay.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5715 Uruguay

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    1877: Rouletted 5 c. green and 20 c. bistre horizontal pair, used on 1877 registered cover to Mercedes tied by 'Correo / Montevideo' cds's (May 2) with five strikes of framed "CERTIFICADO" handstamp at edges. Minor staining at left but an attractive and scarce franking. Signed Diaz Paulos.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5716 Uruguay

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    1884 (Jan 25): Lithographed 5 c. blue, an irregular unused Proof block of thirty, marginal at top, largely imperforate in issued colour, partially perforated on the top three rows, with eight imperforate pairs at base of block, unused without gum.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5717 Uruguay

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    River Mail 1884: 5 c. deep blue on white paper, a horizontal pair used on 1885 cover to Locarno, Switzerland tied by "E/32" obliterator in black with oval framed "ESTAFETA FLUVIAL DE CORREOS / ENTRE MERCEDES BOCA DEL YAGUARY" datestamp (Nov 20) at left (Antonini & Grasset type 7). Reverse with Genova cds, Ambulant cds, Locarno cds (Dec 22) and Minusio straight line arrival. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5718 Uruguay

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    1895/99: Pictorial issue 25 c. red-brown & black, a fine used example with variety "Centre Inverted" neatly cancelled in black. Rare. Signed Soto Hnos. A. Diena Gi 159a = £ 2'750/Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5719 Uruguay

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    1924: Victory for Uruguay's Football team in the Olympic Games, Paris, the set of three values unused, printed on yellow paper for presentation purposes, all in marginal blocks of four, fresh and very fine but for one 5 c. with small surface scuff, two blocks showing imprint in right margin, large part og. with lower pairs unmounted og. Just 500 sets printed and thus very rare in multiples Scott = $ 2'600.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5720 Uruguay

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    Football World Cup 1930: Postcard franked by Artigas 1930 1 c. dark violet (3) tied by Montevideo slogan cancellation URUGUAY ORGANIZA / EL PRIMER CAMPIONATO / MUNDIAL DE FOOTBALL in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5721 Uruguay

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    Football World Cup 1930: Incoming First Flight cover from USA franked 1922/25 50 c. lilac and Airmail 5 c. carmine & blue used from Miami to Montevideo struck on arrival with machine slogan cancellation of Montevideo URUGUAY CONGREGARA / EN 1930 A TODOS LOS / FOOTBALLERS DEL MUNDO in black (Jan 21), readdressed to Bahamas. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5722 Uruguay

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    Football World Cup 1930: Incoming First Flight cover from Canal Zone franked 1929 Airmail 10 c. on 50 c. lilac and pair of 20 c. on 2 c. carmine used from Balboa to Montevideo struck on arrival with machine slogan cancellation of Montevideo URUGUAY CONGREGARA / EN 1930 A TODOS LOS / FOOTBALLERS DEL MUNDO in black (Jan 21). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5723 Uruguay

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    1878: Fiscal Issue, the complete set of American Banknote Co. Die Proofs, imperforate on cards and printed in black (38 Proofs) with values from 1 c. through to 45 pesos, mostly in composite Proofs of three or pairs, together with Master Die Proofs (3) with blank Duty Plate - although two are for Centesimos values, two for Pesos; together with a vignette only Proof and a defaced 80 c. Die. All are mounted on card and have been re-numbered by ABN & Co. A delightful and unique group (44 items).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5724 Venezuela

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    1839 (July 20): Entire letter from Calabozo to Caracas with manuscript 'Justicia Servizio' struck with superb unframed CALABOZO / FRANCA fancy handstamp in sepia. Exceptional and rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5725 Venezuela

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    1845 (March 15): Registered cover to Acarigua with edges showing manuscript whirls to denote registration, struck with circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / VALENCIA / CERTIFDO and CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / VALENCIA /FRANCA handstamps in black. Full docketing of receipt inside (March 25). A wonderful and probably unique usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, 18-20 Nov 2014, lot 992.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5726 Venezuela

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    1847 (Sept 21): Entire letter sent prepaid from La Guayra via London Forwarding Agent 'H. Rudall' to Teneriffe, Canary Islands, struck on despatch with circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / LA GUAYRA / FRANCA in red; with annotation of contents "$100 of gold" and endorsed on arrival at Forwarding Agent LE BRUN & DAVIDSON / TENERIFFE with oval cachet in black on reverse; charged for insurance at 5% on despatch "5 rs. Vn." in manuscript at top and '1s.' charged in London and paid, presumably by the Forwarding Agent. A splendid and extremely early Transatlantic Money Letter from South America. Cert. Holcombe (1990).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 83, Sept 1991, lot 6349.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5727 Venezuela

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    1850c.: Entire letter sent unpaid to Caracas with circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / GUAYRA / DEBE handstamp unusually struck in green. Fine and unusual entire with contents regarding outstanding debts.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5728 Venezuela

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    1857 (Dec 15): Cover from Escuque to Maracaibo sent unpaid and struck with circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / ESCUQUE / DEBE and rate mark "1" (real) in red. Fresh and fine, a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5729 Venezuela

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    1859: Fine Impression 1 r. blue, a used example with large margins all round, on January 13, 1859 cover datelined at Cucuta, Colombia, mailed at Tachira, Venezuela (some 75 kms. from Cucuta) to Maracaibo and tied by bold strike of circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / TACHIRA / FRANCA handstamp in red. Internally docketed as received on January 27 in Maracaibo. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XVI on page 29. A superb and extremely rare cover used in the second week of issue of the first Venezuelan adhesives. Cert. Holcombe (1990).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 80, 21-28 Sept 1980, lot 6370.rn                   Collection Knut Heister.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5730 Venezuela

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    1859: Fine impression 2 r. red, a used example with large margins on three sides, imperceptibly grazed at base, used on the famous May 23, 1859 entire letter to Marseille tied by "3½" weight marking in black. Carried by British Packet with London transit cds (June 16) on reverse in red and struck there with framed Accountancy marking "GB / 1F 60c." in black. Calais transit cds on front and handstruck '16' décimes due marking in black. A splendid and extremely rare entire. Illustrated in "The Early Stamps of Venezuela" by Lt. General C.W. Wickersham on page 8. Cert. Holcombe (1989).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 80, 24-31 March 1990, lot 6105.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5731 Venezuela

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    1861: ½ r. orange, coarse impression, an unused corner marginal block of twenty-five from the upper right corner of the sheet, Second Setting.rnpositions 6-10 / 46-50, good margins all round and of fine colour, minor unobtrusive vertical crease, superb large part, mostly unmounted og. Scarce Scott = $ 630+
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5732 Venezuela

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    1859/62: Coarse impression ½ r. orange, a used example with enormous margins for this issue, sheet marginal at right and with portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1862 entire letter to Caracas tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" datestamp (Feb 26) in blue. Superb.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5733 Venezuela

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    1862: Coarse impression 1 r. blue, an unused horizontal strip of ten showing sheet margins at both sides, first Setting, positions 21-30, with clear to good margins for the issue at top and at base, of fresh colour and superb large part og. Minor bends as to be expected, a scarce and attractive multiple. Signed Moorhouse Scott = $ 200+.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5734 Venezuela

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    1859/62: The range of first issues, both fine and coarse impressions with 57 stamps with ½ r. (37) including ½ r. orange in an unused marginal block of four and strip of three, a used strip of four and a strip of three in the yellow shade, two pairs cancelled VALENCIA, single cancelled at Caracas in red on piece, range of weight markings etc., also 1 r. blue (11) with unused pair, fine used examples cancelled with weight marks 0, 5 and 6; 2 r. red (9) with unused examples (6) and used (3), one with 'star' cancel in black. Mostly fine, a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5735 Venezuela

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    1863/64: Eagle ½ r. orange, a horizontal strip of three used on September 14, 1866 entire letter from Trujillo to Caracas, margins tocuhed in places due to the narrow setting, each cancelled by "0" weight markings in black, annotated as received on October 1st. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XVI on page 105. A scarce usage of the issue from the interior - the Eagle issue was technically demonetised at the end of 1865 - and the latest recorded usage of the issue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Knut Heister.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF
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