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  • Lot# : 4429 Guatemala

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    1871: Die Proof for 1 c. value printed in deep black, covered in mica and inset into De La Rue card dated 'Nov 12, 1866' at upper left. Slight cuts into the card of the Proof but a splendid Proof demonstrating the date when stamps were first ordered by Guatemala under the Government of President Vicente Cerna and their proposed move to the decimal system. Unique Goodman DP1B.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 76; Collection Nils Farnstrom; Collection Max Platinga.rnrnNote: The engraver, the Frenchman Jean Ferdinand Jounert de la Ferte, was working for De La Rue in 1866 when the Government Mint in Paris succeeded in gaining the contract to print the first Guatemalan adhesive stamps. The first print run was completed for the 1 centavo value on September 10 and 11, 1867. Due to procrastination and internal difficulties the issue was delayed until 1871. See Goodman for further details.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4430 Guatemala

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    1871: Lithographed Plate Proof for 1 c. value by Joubert of Paris, struck within circle in blue on white wove paper. Minor ironed bend in margin but rare: seven different colours were utilised as Trial Colour Proofs with only three complete sets printed.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, SG, New York, 17 March 1981, ex lot 78.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4431 Guatemala

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    1871: Lithographed Plate Proof for 1 c. value by Joubert of Paris, struck within circle in sepia on white wove paper. Rare: seven different colours were utilised as Trial Colour Proofs with only three complete sets printed, this being the closest to the issued colour.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, SG, New York, 17 March 1981, ex lot 78; Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4432 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, an unused ungummed block of eighteen (6 x 3) from upper left corner of the sheet, variety completely "Imperforate and Printed on Both Sides", in a rich shade, first row with slight vertical crease but a remarkable and rare multiple Gi 1b = £ 1'600+/Scott = $ 2'400+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4433 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, an unused block of fifty (10 x 5) from the base of the sheet of 150 subjects, positions 91-100 / 141-150, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce multiple.rnrnNote: The Guatemalan first issue engraved by Joubert was slightly larger than the current French Cérès stamps. By using this perf. 14 x 13½ machine, the margins between the stamps had to be very narrow (1 mm.), therefore the machine invariably cut the sides of the stamps.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4434 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, the spectacular usage of two single examples, a defective pair broken on opening the letter and a block of sixteen (4 x 4) similarly touched into in places when the letter was opened, all used on reverse of 1873 cover to Bordeaux and cancelled by manuscript lines in ink.  Obverse with oval "Correos / Guatemala" datestamp (Feb 11) in blue, three line dated PANAMA / TRANSIT in black (March 15), thence via London where framed 'GB / 1F 90c.' Accountancy marking was struck in black. London cds (April 14) in red and charged '15' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. Illustrated in the Goodman handbook on page 44. Despite faults an absolutely key item for classic Guatemalan philately - the largest known first issue franking. Cert. Scheller (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4435 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff and 5 c. bistre-brown, used on 1871 cover to Ramon Rodriguez in Mazatenango, tied by numeral "1" obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp at right (Oct 28) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, cleaned but of exceptional rarity, the companion cover was in Hubbard (lot 96) and Castilejo (lot 1024) which was identically franked and mailed one week before this example. Goodman records five first issue covers with the 1 centavo adhesive, including this example, however a further example has come to light (F-W Lange collection) since the handbook was published; of these six covers just three were used in the 'decimal' period (March 1 1871 until January 26, 1872) prior to Guatemala reverting to their former currency in January 1872 and there are only two recorded 6 centavo internal frankings. An exhibition item of the foremost importance.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4436 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. deep brown on buff, an unused block of fifteen from the lower right corner of the sheet, positions 125-130 / 145-150, Imperforate and with full gum in a vivid deep impression, but with white flaw on positions 135 and 145 leading to the sheet being rejected with manuscript pen line through four stamps. An extraordinary item - this rejected sheet is printed in a much darker shade than the issued listed Imperforates and possibly came from a pre-gummed Trial.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4437 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. light brown on buff, an unused Imperforate block of four, positions 93-94 / 103-104, the lower pair showing the tête-bêche variety, with ample margins on all sides and confirming the position (the variety also occurs on pos. 10), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. Just two blocks are recorded from this position (the other was ex Castilejo, lot 1032), a magnificent multiple of great rarity Gi 2ba = £ 2'500+/Scott = $ 3'600+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4438 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. brown on buff, an unused Imperforate block of four from the top right of sheet, position 9-10 / 19-20, the upper pair showing the tête-bêche variety, with large sheet margin on two sides and thus confirming the position (the variety also occurs on pos. 103), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A magnificent multiple of great rarity. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1980) Gi 2ba = £ 2'500+/Scott = $ 3'600+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 64, June 1981, lot 2478; Collection Dr. Alfred Guggissberg, Corinphila sale 137, May 2003, lot 1950; Collection Mark Spycher; Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4439 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown on buff, an unused irregular block of thirty-six, positions 28-30 / 38-40 / 46-50 /96-100; of excellent fresh colour and splendid appearance, large part or unmounted og. A magnificent multiple, the second largest recorded (the Castilejo description, lot 1025 was erroneous), fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Alfred Guggissberg, Corinphila sale 137, May 2003, lot 1971.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4440 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used on circa 1873 cover front from Jutiapa to Guatemala City tied by both framed FRANCO handstamp (Goodman CPS72) and by "17" numeral obliterator in black. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook. An exceptional and extremely rare usage, the sole example of a first issue adhesive used on cover from this town. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 544.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4441 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used on 1874 cover from Guatemala City to Antigua, tied by scarce usage of the 'Guatemala' datestamp (April 21) in black. Carried by Steamer with corresponding "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" datestamp in red of the same day alongside. Recorded in the Goodman census with just 7, perhaps eight single 5 c. frankings now known. Slight envelope imperfection well above the adhesive, a rare and most attractive cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Zurich, 1-6 Nov 1993; Collection F-W Lange; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 547.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4442 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a used horizontal pair on 1874 cover from Guatemala City to Retalhuleu, tied by "Guatemala" circular datestamp in black (May 6), with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds perfectly struck in red (May 6) alongside, demonstrating the cover was to travel by Steamer. Internal docketing of receipt (May 10) in manuscript. Recorded by Goodman on page 52, who records just this one cover with a pair of 5 centavos adhesives, there are however, two recorded thus - another from the same correspondence (ex Miguel Ricoy) with one stamp repaired. The sole recorded internal 10 c. rate cover in fine condition and a great rarity of the issue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 107; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4443 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used with 10 c. blue (2), one with rounded corner perf., used on the famous 1871 double rate cover to San Francisco, USA all adhesives cancelled by light strikes of the Guatemala City "1" numeral obliterator and by Maltese Cross segmented cork handstamps in black to prevent possible re-use. 'Correos / Guatemala' circular datestamp in black at left (Oct 10) and the 5 c. adhesive further tied on arrival by "San Francisco / Cal." cds (Oct 27) in black. Taxed upon receipt with '20' (cents) due to pay in manuscript. A very rare and spectacular cover, the earliest recorded stamped cover to the USA, prepaying double the 'decimal' rate (March 1, 1871 to January 26, 1872) of 12 centavos to the American nations and the sole exaample thus. Illustrated in the Goodman handbook on page 48. Exceptionally rare: the earliest recorded stamped cover from Guatemala.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 108; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 552.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4444 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. brown and 20 c. rose, used on the spectacular 1872 cover from Salama to Rotherham, England tied by bold "24" numeral obliterator in black, with transit datestamp of the British Post office in COLON adjacent (Jan 25, 1872) in black. Reverse with 'Correos / Guatemala' circular datestamp of transit (Jan ) and Rotherham arrival cds (Feb 26). Un-taxed (Guatemala had yet to join the UPU) and docketed alongside the adhesives with manuscript "Rec'd R.O. (Robert Owen, the addressee) Feb 26, last post" which was possibly the reason the letter escaped Postage Due. This cover was carried on the same day as a quadruple rate cover bearing five 1871 20 c. rose (ex Hubbard, lot 124, illustration with the lot) to the addressee's brother in Sheffield, arriving on the same day and charged 3 shillings Postage Due. File fold crosses the adhesives, however this is the sole recorded cover with a 25 centavos rate to Europe - this being applicable only in the 'decimal' period: March 1, 1871 until January 26, 1872, after which the rate was reduced to 20 centavos. Illustrated in the Goodman handbook on page 46. A magnificent and extremely rare cover, the sole recorded franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 554.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4445 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, an unused Imperforate block of four, marginal from left of sheet, positions 91-92 / 101-102 and thus showing Type I wide "0" on upper pair and Type II narrow "0" on the lower pair, large margins all round and of fine colour, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Exceptional and rare Gi 3ab var = unpriced/Scott = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4446 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, the remarkable unused block of eighty (10 x 8), being the upper half of the sheet with all stamps Type I with wide "0" (Type I positions were from 1-94 and position 149), the block found with another large multiple where the two had stuck together and thus the gum was removed, some minor imperfections with on stamp closed tear and separation reinforced by hinges but the largest recorded multiple of this stamp (the Castilejo description, lot 1038, being erroneous) and an exhibition piece of the highest calibre. Unique Gi 3 = £ 620+/Scott = $ 880+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4447 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, narrow "0", used on 1873 cover from Guatemala City to USA tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp (Jan 26) in blue at left. Struck on arrival with "N.Y. Steamship / 10" datestamp (Feb 19) in black. Recorded in the Goodman handbook, one of just four covers recorded paying the 10 c. 'Americas' single rate. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 550.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4448 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type II, wide "0", used on 1872 second sheet of entire letter to Guatemala City carried at double rate, tied by "11" numeral obliterator in black of Champerico. The stamp with straight edge at right and rounded top left corner perforation but just three covers are recorded (one listed in the Goodman handbook) with this stamp paying the internal double rate. Despite imperfections a very rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 549.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4449 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, an unused corner marginal irregular block of sixteen, completely Imperforate from a rejected part sheet but with a wonderful clear impression, positions 116-120 / 126-130 / 138-140 / 148-150, of deep fresh colour and with full original gum, unobtrusive scissor cut between pos. 127-128, defaced by diagonal manuscript pen line. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4450 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, the famous used block of eight (2 x 4) on large piece with a further vertical pair below, tied by weak strikes of probable "1" numeral obliterator of Guatemala City in black. Small imperfections as to be expected but a remarkable and extremely rare block - the used 'block of twelve' recorded, is in fact a block of six, a strip of three, a pair and a single - this being the largest known used multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 122; Collection Mark Spycher.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4451 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, a single example used on 1872 cover from Guatemala City to Paris endorsed 'via Panama', tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Correos / Guatemala" despatch cds in blue at left (Sept 17) and thence via British P.O. in COLON with circular datestamp in black (Oct 21), London (Nov 12) where framed 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy marking was applied in black and charged '12' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. Unrecorded in the Goodman census (which records three covers) but further research shows that even now just six single frankings of this stamp are known, three of which are to France. A spectacular and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 123; Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 553.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4452 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. blue instead of rose, the Error of Colour, a fine unused example in a deep vibrant shade, large part og. Rare. Signed Saatchi Gi 4b = £ 250/Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4453 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. blue, Error of Colour, an unused example completely Imperforate, good margins all round and marginal from right of sheet, of fresh colour, without gum. In this describer's opinion a much under-catalogued stamp, superb and very rare, probably the finest known example. Signed Darteyre Gi 4ba = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'750.rnrnNote: This example is infinitely finer than the two examples offered in Hubbard (1981), one of which was again offered in Castilejo (2016).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4454 Guatemala

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    1873: 4 r. violet, perf. 11¾, an unused example from left of sheet, showing the vertical guideline outside the frame at left, perfectly centred and of fresh colour, small part og. A rare stamp so fine with just 20'000 issued. Signed A. Diena Gi 5 = £ 475/Scott = $ 675.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4455 Guatemala

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    1873: 4 r. mauve, a used example on small piece tied by 'Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes' cds in red (8 August 1876) and by 'Guatemala' cds in black. Scarce Gi 5 = £ 120/Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4456 Guatemala

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    1873: 4 r. violet, single example used on 1877 entire letter endorsed 'par Panama' to Chaux des Fonds, Switzerland tied by "Guatemala" cds (May 19) in black with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds in red (same day) denoting the cover was to go by Steamer. Struck in transit with "T" marking (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in black, with reverse showing London cds in red (June 22) and taxed with '50' in blue crayon - this amount deleted on arrival where charged 100 c. to pay. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook: the sole recorded classic period cover known to Switzerland. Unique. Cert. Eichele (2001).rnrnProvenance: Collection Silvain Wyler, Corinphila sale 165, Nov-Dec 2010, lot 476; Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4457 Guatemala

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    1873: 1 peso yellow, perf. 11¾, an unused example, marginal from left of sheet, well centred and of fresh deep colour, Lind Type 25 with break in the outer frameline under "U" of UN PESO, large part og. A rare stamp so fine with just 10'000 issued. Signed A. Diena Gi 6 = £ 250/Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4458 Guatemala

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    1873: 1 peso yellow, perf. 11¾, a used horizontal pair, of excellent colour and centering for this issue, neatly cancelled by five pointed "*" handstamps in black. Beautiful and excessively rare - just seven pairs were recorded by Walter Lind the major student of the issue who attempted to replate both the 4 r. and the 1 peso - a pair being the largest known multiple of this stamp Gi 6 = £ 300+/Scott = $ 430+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4459 Guatemala

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    1873: 1 peso yellow, a used example on cover front from Guatemala City to Cadiz, Spain at double rate endorsed 'via Panama', tied by "Guatemala" cds in black (Nov 20) with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" datestamp in red alongside of the same day to denote Steamer mail. 'London / Paid' transit cds in red deleted by London numeral obliterator '26' in black and struck with red "T" marking to denote unpaid and manuscript '50' (French centimes) in blue crayon. Spanish charge of 1 peseta in red also on front. Listed in the Goodman census which records just three frankings bearing this stamp, although a fourth cover has been seen. Extremely rare and a primary Exhibition piece for Guatemalan classic philately. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 557; Collection Max Platinga.rnrnNote: The three frankings recorded in Goodman are the 'Hubbard' cover to Madrid (lot 151) - Goodman illustration on page 60, the combination cover with British Honduras adhesives (Goodman illustration page 61) and the above item.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4460 Guatemala

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    Fiscal Used for Postage 1876: ½ r. copper bronze on blued paper, imperforate, the famous example used on 1876 cover addressed to Sr. Don Feliciano Garcia (then the chief private secretary to the President of the republic of Guatemala) in Quezaltenango tied by "Guatemala" circular datestamp (Nov 20) in black. "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds alongside in red for the same date with arrival cds "Correos de Quetzaltenango" in black on reverse (Dec 3) and readdressed back to the Capital. A very rare cover - Fiscal stamps were never authorised for Postage - and the sole recorded usage. Unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 153; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4461 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty ½ r., Small Format Die Proof in black on India paper on sunken card, 67 x 88 mm., printed by Colombia Bank Note Co. of Washington DC. Superb and extremely rare (Goodman DP8B).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4462 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1876 cover to Retalhuleu tied by neat strike of "6" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos de Quezaltenango" datestamp (April 18) at left, pre-paying the under ½ ounce internal rate. Goodman records just four covers bearing this stamp with just such internal frankings known of which this is the earliest and finest. A superb and rare cover in the foremost quality for the issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 558.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4463 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty 1 r., Small Format Die Proof in deep and pale blue on India paper on sunken card, 65 x 87 mm., printed by Colombia Bank Note Co. of Washington DC. Superb and extremely rare (Goodman DP9).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4464 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty 1 r. blue, used example diagonally bisected (upper right half) on 1877 mourning envelope to Quezaltenango tied by "9" numeral obliterator in black with corresponding "Correos de Mazatenango" circular datestamp (July 14) at left, paying the ½ real internal rate.rnIllustrated in Goodman on page 77. Goodman lists just four bisected usages, this describer has recorded five such usages. A splendid and extremely rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 154; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4465 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty 2 r., Large Format Die Proof in black on sunken card, 110 x 147 mm., printed by Colombia Bank Note Co. of Washington DC., with file number 'No. 100' at base alongside 'C' in diamond (Goodman DP10B). Exceptional and extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4466 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty issue 2 r. dull red, two horizontal pairs used on front of 1878 cover to Belize, British Honduras tied by "18" numeral obliterators in black with corresponding "CORREOS DE ZACAPA" datestamp (July 3) in green at left. The adhesives over file fold but the sole recorded franking of this stamp larger than a pair on cover. Listed in Goodman on page 76. A very rare multiple franking for a package of between 2 and 3 ounces in weight. An exhibition item.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4467 Guatemala

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    1878 (Jan 10): Indian Woman, the set of four perforated Proofs on thick moire surfaced paper, perf. 13½, unused without gum. Fresh and very fine, seldom seen (Goodman #PP11C-14C). Most unusual.rnrnProvenance: Collection José Castillejo, Spink, New York, June 2016, lot 1079.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4468 Guatemala

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    1878 (Jan 10): Indian Woman, the set of four perforated Proofs on very thick paper, perf. 13½, unused without gum. Fresh and very fine, seldom seen (Goodman #PP11B-14B). Most unusual.rnrnProvenance: Collection José Castillejo, Spink, New York, June 2016, lot 1078.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4469 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow-green, a single example used on 1879 cover to Guatemala City, boldly tied by "7" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de San Marcos" datestamp (March 8) in blue at left. Flap faults on reverse and a few envelope imperfections of no significance - this cover is listed in Goodman on page 84, being the second earliest single franking, with just three such covers recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Nov 1-6, 1993, lot 30525.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4470 Guatemala

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    1878 (Jan 10): Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose on pale buff tinted paper, an unused vertical strip of four from top right corner of the sheet, variety "Imperforate" with part 'Correos' imprint, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce and most appealing multiple Gi 12a = £ 300+/Scott = $ 430+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4471 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, an early usage of a single example on the famous 1878 part cover to London (Matthews correspondence) endorsed 'via Belize' with a further example excised at right, tied by bold strike of the "18" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de Zacapa" datestamp (Aug 3) at left in black. British Honduras 1877 1 s. green, perf. 14, applied in transit (Gi 16) and tied by "O" barred obliterator in black with Belize cds (Aug 15) at right, as Guatemala had yet to join the UPU. London cds of arrival (Sept 12) on reverse. Trimmed at right for better display, illustrated prior to this event in Goodman on page 86. Despite the imperfection, a piece of great rarity with just two combination covers with British Honduras recorded. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Zurich, 1-6 Nov 1993; Collection F-W Lange; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                   Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 559.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4472 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a used example on 1878 cover to Berlin, Germany tied by neat "25" numeral obliterator with superb circular "COBAN" datestamp (June 28) in red alongside. Struck with 'T / 1-10' marking in blue (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in London and charged '125 pf.' due in blue. Reverse with 'Correos / Guatemala' cds in red, London cds and Berlin arrival (Oct 16). This cover is unrecorded by Goodman, however a similar cover from this correspondence is illustrated on page 239. A fine and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (1997) Scott = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4473 Guatemala

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    1879: The ubiquitous ¼ real black on buff postal stationery card, the reply half, used locally within Guatemala City cancelled by octagonal "Correos / Guatemala" datestamp in violet (Dec 13, 1879). Whilst amongst the most common of all unused postal stationery cards (the stock was purchased for use as advertising cards by Errington & Martin, stamp dealers in London), the card in used condition can be considered a rarity.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4474 Guatemala

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    1879: Quetzal 1 r. Die Proof in brown on thin India paper with American Banknote Co. imprint at base, an initial working Proof  endorsed "Muestra primera" in pencil at top. Slight creasing but an extraordinarily rare intial pull from the Plate.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4475 Guatemala

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    1881 (July): 5 c. on ½ r. green, an unused example, variety "Surcharge Double" without Stop after 'centavos', fresh and fine, unused without gum. Scarce Gi 18df = £ 160++/Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4476 Guatemala

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    1881 (July): 5 c. on ½ r. green, an unused horizontal pair, positions 75-76, variety "Surcharge Double", typically slightly blunted perfs, fresh and fine, large part og. A rare pair Gi 18f = £ 280+/Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4477 Guatemala

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    1881 (July): 10 c. on Quetzal 1 r. black & green, a used horizontal pair, right hand stamp variety "centavo for centavos", fine used with 'Guatemala' cds (14 Feb 1884) in black. Scarce and attractive positional pair Gi 19b = £ 130+/Scott = $ 185+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 90 CHF

    Lot# : 4478 Guatemala

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    1881 (July): 20 c. on Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, an unused horizontal pair of fresh vibrant colour, variety "Imperforate Vertically Between", fine large part og. A great rarity, just four pairs are recorded thus: this being much the finest of the four known pairs. Signed Holcombe Gi 20c = £ 400/Scott = $ 900.rnrnProvenance: Collection Miguel Ricoy; Collection Fritz Lange; Collection Jose Castillejo.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4479 Guatemala

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    1881 (July): 20 c. on 2 r. carmine-rose, an unused block of four of vibrant colour, well centred for this issue, horizontal crease across lower pair that does not detract from frontal appearance, fresh and fine, large og. Goodman states 'even pairs are uncommon'. The largest known multiple of this stamp, there being but two known blocks of four. A rarity. Signed Holcombe Gi 20 = £ 280++/Scott = $ 400++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Miguel Ricoy, RL, Zurich, 11 Nov 1987, lot 1073; Collection José Castillejo, Spink, New York, 8 June 2016, lot 1095.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4480 Guatemala

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    1881 (Nov 7): Quetzal Proofs (6) by the American Banknote Co. with UPU inscription, 'Frame Only' Proofs in horizontal pairs for all five values (1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 c.) in issued colours, all five from the corner of the file sheets with the 2 c. value endorsed 'Sep '81' in purple crayon; together with a 'Vignette Only' Proof of the resplendent Quetzal in green. Some minor wrinkles but a rare group.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4481 Guatemala

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    1886 (March 6): Railbond issue 75 c. on 1 p. vermilion, an unused block of four, variety "Surcharge Double, One Diagonal", one stamp slight thin otherwise of very fine appearance, large part og. Rare Gi 28j = £ 380+/Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4482 Guatemala

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    1886 (March 6): Railbond issue 150 c. on 1 p. vermilion, an unused vertical pair, upper stamp with variety "Surcharge Omitted" and part surcharge on reverse, fresh and fine, large part og. Much scarcer than catalogue values suggest Gi 30d = £ 150/Scott = $ 100.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 4483 Guatemala

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    1886: Quetzal and Arms 1 c., the Large Format sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., engraved in black (issued in deep bright blue) in card (150 x 226 mm.), with file number 'C-151' and ABN imprint below, and docket number 26190 in pencil at lower right, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 4484 Guatemala

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    1893: 10 c. rose postal stationery envelope to Perleberg, Germany endorsed 'via Champ., Panama, New York', struck on despatch with large part RETALHULEU 'Spoon' handstamp in blue, with fine oval "AGENCIA POSTAL AMBULANTE / ENTRE CHAMPERICO Y SN. FELIPE" daatestamp in violet (April 16) and Champerico cds above. Reverse with 'Transito / Panama' cds (May 3), New York cds and Perleberg arrival (May 22). File fold but a fine and scarce T.P.O.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4485 Guatemala

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    1894 (June 13): Spaced '1894 / 10 CENTAVOS' in blue on lithographed 75 c. rose-pink, an unused example of fresh colour, Position 15 on the Setting, well centred with part og. A very rare stamp, just 1'000 issued Gi 53c = £ 900/Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4486 Guatemala

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    1896: Seebeck unadopted Essays (8) for proposed 10 c. 'Liberty' value, imperforate on thin white wove paper; printed in maroon, orange-red, blue-green, brown, pale green, blue, orange-brown and sepia. A scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4487 Guatemala

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    1901 (May): 1 c. on 20 c. green, an unused block of six with variety "Surcharge Double, One Diagonal", the second surcharge struck at an 18º angle. Fine unused without gum, an exceptional and scarce multiple Gi 110b = £ 285+/Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4488 Guatemala

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    1902: 20 c. rose-lilac & black, an unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from left of sheet, variety "Imperforate Between Vertically" also imperforate between stamp and margin, fresh appearance, typically slight browned large part og. A scarce multiple Gi 122b = £ 275+/Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4489 Guatemala

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    1902 (Sept 15): 50 c. red-brown & blue (Columbus Theatre), an unused vertical pair of good appearance, variety "Imperforate Horizontally Between", slight thin and mounted on card for display, large part og. Unlisted by Gibbons and believed by Brian Moorhouse and this describer to be the sole example extant Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4490 Guatemala

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    1907 (Jan 1): Independence issue 12½ c. ultramarine & black, a used horizontal pair variety "Imperforate Vertically Between", lightly cancelled in violet. Slight crease in central margin only but rare - not listed used by Gibbons or Scott Gi 121a = £ 140/Scott = $ 150 unused.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4491 Guatemala

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    1908 (May): 1 c. on 10 c. orange & blue, an unused block of ten (2 x 5), marginal from base of sheet, variety "Surcharge Double", fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce block Gi 134b = £ 390/Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4492 Guatemala

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    1908 (May): 6 c. on 50 c. red-brown & blue, an unused strip of four of fresh colour showing variety "Imperforate Vertically Between" on third and foiurth stamps at right, large part og. Rare Gi 138d = unpriced/Scoptt = unlisted.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4493 Guatemala

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    1917 (March 15): Re-election of President Cabrera, 25 c. deep blue & brown, Waterlow Die Proof in the issued colours, imperforate on medium wove slightly toned paper. Fine and scarce Proof Gi 155.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4494 Guatemala

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    1919 (May 3): Waterlow working Die Proofs (3) for the vignettes only of the 30 c. (Radio Station), 60 c. (Maternity Hospital) and 90 c. (Technical School) values, all printed in black with file numbers in manuscript above. Closed tear on 60 c. but unique Gi 159/161.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4495 Guatemala

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    1919 (May 3): Waterlow Proof block of 30 c. (Radio Station & Train), an imperforate block of nine in unissued colours of carmine-rose & brown (issued in red & black), printed on ungummed medium wove paper. A fine and very scarce multiple Gi 159.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4496 Guatemala

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    1921 (April): 50 c. on 75 c. lilac & black, a lightly used example showing, albeit unclearly due to the black vignette, the variety "1921 / Cincnenta / centavos" (Cincnenta for Cincuenta). Brian Moorhouse believed this stamp to be unique Gi/Scott = unlisted.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4497 Guatemala

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    1924 (Aug): Columbus Monument 1 p. value, imperforate Perkins Bacon Proof block of four, marginal from right of sheet, printed in slate-black (issued in orange-brown) on medium wove paper. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4498 Guatemala

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    1929: De La Rue Essay for an unadopted 2 p. 50 c. value, on thin pelure tracing paper with the design in pencil, orange-brown and lettering picked out in Chinese white, the central vignette in pencil being similar to the Barrios vignette adopted for the 25 c. value. Sold with issued Barrios 25 c. value mint. Delightful and unique.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4499 Guatemala

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    1929: De La Rue Die Proofs (5) for 25 c. value (Barrios), with three in deep or lake-red being progressive Proofs showing the engine turning in upper corners, second with added value and wording at base and a completed design without the De La Rue imprint; two completed Proofs yellow-bistre and issued colour of orange-brown. A fine and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4500 Guatemala

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    1930 (March 30): Opening of the Los Altos Electric Railway, 2 c. mauve & black, an unused corner marginal block of four, variety "Imperforate Between Vertically", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Scarce Gi 251a = £240+/Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4501 Guatemala

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    1955: Golden Jubilee of Football in Guatemala, National Bureau of Engraving imperforate large format engraved Proofs for the original issue with 4 c. in violet (issued colour), 10 c. in orange-brown (issued in deep blue-green) and Goalkeeper 15 c. value in green (issued in blue). A fine and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4502 Guatemala

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    1927 (Nov 10): Obligatory Tax, De La Rue Die Proof for the 1 c. value, printed in black on glazed white card handstamped AFTER / STRIKING. Pencil dated at upper right '7/1/27'. Unique.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4503 Guatemala

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    1942: Obligatory Tax 1 c. Die Proof of GPO Building with imprint, unfinished design in olive-bistre (issued in blackish-brown) on smooth surfaced white wove paper, the design only missing the shading under the Archway. Scarce Gi 417.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4504 Guatemala

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    1930: Airmail Essays (8) by Jose Galguera of Guatemala for proposed 5 c. value showing Aeroplane over Map, imperforate set printed in orange-red, dull green, deep blue, brown, purple, ultramarine, deep violet and carmine. Gummed with some adherence but a scarce and attractive group. See Goodman voulme II, page 431.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4505 Guatemala

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    1930: Airmail Essays (7) by Byron Zadik & Co. of Guatemala for proposed 15 c. value in the design of the issued 6 c. with advert 'Guatemala produces the best coffee in the world', imperforate set printed in orange-red, pale green, blue, red, deep blue, brown and violet. Gummed with some adherence but a scarce and attractive group. See Goodman voulme II, page 431.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4506 Guatemala

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    1930 (Dec 9): 'Aereo Internacional 1931' in red on 30 c. green, an unused block of four with variety "Surcharge Double", fresh and very fine, large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. Scarce and fine multiple Gi 255263a = £ 480+/Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4507 Guatemala

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    1935/37: Airmail 25 c. blue-green, a used example with variety "Quetzal Overprint Omitted", of fresh colour, perfect centering, lightly cancelled in violet. Not known in unused condition, an exceptional example of this rarity Sanabria 69a/Gi 314b = £ 2'000/Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4508 Guatemala

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    1946 (Aug 5): Rowland Hill airmail 5 c. red-brown & greenish-grey, an unused example showing variety "Overprint Aereo Omitted", fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rare stamp Gi 452a = £ 500/Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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