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  • Lot# : 4649 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, a used horizontal pair from the wide Setting, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by dotted "O / AGUAM" handstamp of Aguamiro in black (Lamy & Rinck = 20 pts.). Fine and attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4650 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Cornucopia on white ground - worn impression, a used block of four with clear to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed LIMA handstamps in black. Rare and most unusual multiple Gi 11 = £ 160+/Scott = $ 160+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4651 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Retouched with 10 lines instead of eleven in left label, an unused block of four with clear to large margins all round, of rich colour and with large part og. Exceptional for this stamp and very rare so fine Gi 13 = £ 1'000+/Scott = $ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4652 Peru

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    1859/60: 1 peseta red, Retouched Plate with ten vertical lines in left label and large 'CO' in 'Franco' at top,the vertical used block of ten showing the connection between the Transfer blocks, positions 16-20/1-5/6-10/11-15/16-20; ironed central vertical creasing and a nick in margin at base otherwise a dramatic and most attractive multiple cancelled by dotted LLATA handstamps (Lamy & Rinck = 35 pts.) struck in blue. One of the largest multiples extant.rnrnProvenance: 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6940; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5113.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4653 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1  d. red, an unused strip of five with large margins all round, with Coil Joinon fourth stamp, of good fresh colour and large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4654 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a used pair with good to fine margins all round, each showing variety "Frame Struck Sideways", somewhat heavily cancelled by "Cuzco" datestamps in black, however a very scarce multiple Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4655 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pink, a used strip of three with large margins all round, cancelled by fine strike of straight line CERTIFICADO and TRUJILLO, both in black. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4656 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1  d. red, a used strip of five with fair to fine margins all round, cancelled by two complete strikes of framed CERTIFICACION handstamps and neat "Chachapoyas" datestamp (16 Aug 1866) in black. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4657 Peru

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    1862/63: Le Coq 1 d. vermilion, large margins but slight aging, used on 1867 cover to Arequipa, cancelled by "Cuzco" despatch cds (June 9) in black. Underpaid and taxed on arrival with superb strike of framed DEFICIT / 10. / CENTAVOS in black (Lamy & Rinck as fig. 116). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4658 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. vermilion, six examples (a single, pair and a strip of three) used on attractive 1867 registered cover to Lima with all stamps cancelled by dotted HUANCAVELICA handstamps and six strikes of the five leaved handstamps alongside the Huancavelica datestamp (Feb 27) and framed CERTIFICACION registration (Lamy & Rinck fig. 89) all struck in blue. Reverse with docketing of sending and Lima cds (March 8) of receipt. A delightful and splendid cover.rnNote: Registration was charged at 5 dineros from decree of 1866.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4659 Peru

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    1863 (Jan 15): Le Coq 1 peseta brown in a deep shade, an unused strip of three, good to huge margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, inconsequential bend, unused without gum. Scarce stamp in a multiple. Signed Holcombe Gi 16 = £ 360+/Scott = $ 360+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4157.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 4660 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. blue-green, a fine used example showing variety "Arms Embossed Inverted", lightly cancelled in black leaving the variety clear. A rare stamp Gi 20d = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4661 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq i d. yellow-green, a used strip of three, generally good margins, beautifully cancelled by two complete strikes of oval framed PUERTO / DE / CASMA handstamps in red (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). Delightful.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4662 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. blue-green, a used strip of four with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp, neatly cancelled by part and complete strikes of straight line MOYOB.A handstamps of Moyobamba in black (Lamy & Rinck = 40 pts). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4663 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. yellow-green, a superb used strip of five cancelled by five strikes of oval framed SICUANI handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). Charming and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4664 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example tied to September 1870 cover to Arequipa by fine oval SICUANI handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4665 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example tied to 1870 entire letter to Lima by fine oval CONCEPCION handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 30 pts.). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (May 13) in blue. A fine and attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4666 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used example on 1868 cover addressed to General Don Juan Manuel Iturregui (whose house was the initial meeting place for the Declaration of the Independence of Peru) in Lima tied by bold strike of oval dotted HUAN / CHACO handstamp (Lamy type 10 = 60 pts) in blue. Lima arrival cds on reverse (Oct 24) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4667 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, two used examples on 1873 entire letter from Pauza (Feb 4) to Lima, each tied by bold strike of CHALA circular datestamp (Feb 14) in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 28). Pauza did not have a cancellation at this date and mail went through the Port of Chala some 100 kms. to the South West. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Jamet.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4668 Peru

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    1872: Le Coq 1 peseta orange, a used pair with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by complete oval framed CERTIFICADO handstamp in black (Emsing E101 unattributed). Choice and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4669 Peru

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    1872: Le Coq 1 peseta orange, a used strip of four with large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, neatly cancelled by four strikes of "Pasco / Pral" circular datestamps in black (4 July 1876). A delightful and extremely rare multiple in the foremost quality.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4670 Peru

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    1872: 1 peseta orange, a used example on 1872 double rate cover to Genova, Italy tied by Lima datestamp (Oct 13) and by manuscript Postage Due "£ 4 # 60" in ink. Reverse with British P.O. "Callao" cds (Oct 14), London cds (Nov 12) in red and taxed with 1870 Italy Postage Due 60 c. and pair of 2 lire tied on arrival in Genova (Nov 16). A few imperfections and the cover would benefit by being opened for display but rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4671 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama Issue, American Banknote Co. Die Proofs (3) for 5 c., 10 c. and 20 c. values in black on thin India paper applied to card, all with file numbers (26078-26080) and part imprint 'Llama's Peruvian Stamp' on 5 c. A rare group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4672 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 10 c. vermilion, a used horizontal strip of three and two single examples on 1875 registered cover from Huancavelica to Lima with all stamps cancelled by HUANCVCA datestamps (Sept 10) 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 (Sept 15) of receipt. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4673 Peru

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    1871 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. pale red, an unused strip of five with good to large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A rare and attractive multiple Scott = $ 625+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4674 Peru

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    1871 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet, a used pair with good margins and second stamp with Coil Join, tied to small piece by complete strike of dotted "TACNA" handstamps in blue. A fine and scarce multiple. Signed Holcombe.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2565.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4675 Peru

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    1880: 2 c. rose optd. 'UPU / Plata / Peru' in blue, used with January 1881 5 c. ultramarine optd. 'UPU / Plata / Lima' in red, on 1881 cover to Hamburg endorsed 'via Panama & New York' tied my 'Lima / Principal' cds's (March 3) in black. Reverse with unusual sender's label and Hamburg arrivals (12/4) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4676 Peru

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    1895/99: UPU issue, American Banknote Co. imperforate Colour Proofs on wove paper, the 1895 complete set of seven in issued colours to 1 sol. carmine and the 1899 redrawn 5 sol. orange-red and 10 sol. blue-green, this last with closed tear at top otherwise fresh and fine.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4677 Peru

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    1899: UPU 10 sol. blue-green, modified 1895 design without inscriptions, a used example cancelled by bold Lima registered datestamp (21 July 1902) in black. A rare stamp Gi 354 = £ 600/Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4678 Peru

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    1907: 1 sol green & violet (Grandstand, Santa Beatriz Racecourse), an unused block of four, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rarity in a multiple Gi 371 = £ 800+/Scott = $ 800+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4679 Peru

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    1912: Unadopted Large Format sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., for '1912' design showing the General Post Office (?) in Lima, without value indicated, engraved in green on card (151 x 226 mm.), with file number 'C-1052' and with ABN imprint below and pencil noted docket number at base, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4680 Peru

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    1929: 10 c. vermilion, perf. 14 x imperforate, Coil Machine block of ten (2 x 5), prior to being severed in to Coil strips, each stamp with American Banknote Co. security punch-hole, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Rare Gi 434a.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4681 Peru

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    1927 (Dec 10): Airmail overprinted 50 c. violet, an unused example, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, löarge part og. Signed Sanabria Gi 46a = £ 500/Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4682 Peru

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    1897: Telegraphs Die Proofs (3) printed by the American Banknote Co. imperforate black on India paper attached to thick card, designs similar to 1907 Postage issue for 4 c., 40 c. and 1 sol values with ABN imprint at base and file numbers above. Scarce and attractive trio.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4683 Peru

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    Telegraphs 1897: 1 c. bluish-green, 4 c. pale blue and 40 c. lake; Large Format sunken Die Proofs (3) by the American Banknote Co., engraved in cards (151 x 226 mm.), with file numbers 'C-891-C-893' at top with ABN imprint below and pencil noted docket numbers at base, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4684 Peru

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    1901/02: Bradbury Wilkinson Fiscal Proofs (6) 'Compania Nacional de Recaudacion', imperforate on medium wove paper for 2 c. in mauce, 2 c. in red, 25 c. in blue, 25 c. in red, 25 c. in brown and 5 sol in blue in a different design, all perforated SPECIMEN. A scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4685 Puerto Rico

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    1874: 25 c. ultramarine, Script overprint Type b, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), of remarkable fresh colour for this issue, fine large part or unmounted typically browned og. A very scarce multiple Scott = $ 570+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4686 Salvador

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    1867 (May): First Issue ½ r., the Large Format sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., engraved in black in card (151 x 226 mm.) with pencil manuscript docket number at lower right '26083'. A superb Die Proof and of great rarity.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4687 Salvador

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    1874: 2 r. green, optd. by small 'Contra Sello 1874' over-inked in black, used on 1877 cover to Cincinatti, USA endorsed 'via Panama', cancelled by framed "FRANCO" handstamp in blue. Circular 'Administracion de Correos / Salvador' cachet in blue at right and struck in transit with 'New York / Due 10 Cts' (April 26) for Ship fee. Cincinatti arrival in blue on reverse (April 27). A fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4688 Salvador

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    1887/89: Large Format sunken Die Proofs (5) by the American Banknote Co., with 1887 3 c. brown & Volcano 10 c. orange, 1888 5 c. deep blue, 1889 1 c. blue (issued in green) and 2 c. scarlet-vermilion; all engraved on cards (151 x 226 mm.) with file numbers C-169, C-170, C-192, C-210 and C-211 respectively at base and ABN imprint below. Fresh and very fine a rare and most attractive group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4689 Salvador

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    1891: Postal Stationery Die Proofs (10), imperforate and affixed to seven cards, all printed in bright carmine-vermilion 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 : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4690 Salvador

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    1895: Proposed General Ezeta Essay prepared by the American Bank Note Co. for the 2 c. value, dated '1895' at base (by which time the Ezeta government had been overthrown) with UPU at top, vignette printed in green and applied to thick buff card with surrounds entirely hand-painted in green and black with 'Salvador' and 'Centavos' picked out in Chinese white. Rare and unique Essay.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4691 Salvador

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    1895: Postal Stationery sunken Die Proofs (3), all three without Duty Plate / value indicated, in negative format: one printed in black, one in deep carmine and the third in navy blue, all three cards numbered '921'; as utilised for postal stationery envelope, H&G B45/B49. Scarce and most attractive trio.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4692 Salvador

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    1895: Seebeck Parcel Post issue, imperforate Die Proofs (6) printed in black on greyish paper, the complete set of five values, together with one Die Proof without Duty Plate and central Hermes vignette, all six Proofs adhered to three cards. Fresh and fine, a rare group.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4693 Salvador

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    1895: Seebeck Parcel Post, the original Artiist's Essay foir the issue on thick card (154 x 152 mm.), the hand-painted design (88 x 88 mm.) for the 20 c. value the vignette in pencil and handpaited in black and white with wash; the frame in deep black with lettering and text as issued in Chinese white, the frame of the value tablet on the issued stamp was altered. Unique and wonderful album page size Essay.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4694 Salvador

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    1895: Seebeck General Ezeta issue, Die Proofs (14), imperforate and affixed to nine cards, all printed in vermilion for all values between 1 c. and 1 peso, together with a sunken Die Proof, numbered '890' without Duty Plate, another with Ezeta vignette only; three of the Proofs are in composite format, all are file numbers between 883 and 898. A superb and rare group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4695 Salvador

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    1948 (April 12): 3rd Anniversary of President Roosevelt's death, Waterlow Proofs of the two Miniature Sheets (Postage & Airmail), 1 col. and 4 col. values, each with vignette and inscriptions only in sepia, each with security punch-hole, together with issued sheets for comparison, fresh and fine, minor bends, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4696 Salvador

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    1896: 'Locomotive' Proofs (3) by the for the issued 3 c. value and the unissued 5 c. value in composite format, on India paper and with file number '978' at base, printed in black, vermilion and in blue. A delightful and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4697 Salvador

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    1918: 'Timbre Muniicipal' fiscal issue, American Banknote Co. imperforate Die Proofs printed in black for values from 1 c. to 200 pesos (12), nearly all applied to cards from the archives, with file numbers in sheet margin below, most with ABN imprint. A scarce and most attractive group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4698 Uruguay

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    1857 (July 18): Entire letter from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro endorsed 'pr. Pocantins', struck with rare oval framed SALA DE COMERCIO / DE / MONTEVIDEO in blue. The Sala de Comercio service operated a Late Hour / Too Late service with the authority of the Government. Rare and very attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4699 Uruguay

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    1863/67: Entire letters (9), all from Montevideo to New York with oval 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' despatch datestamps, all mailed via London exceptm one via Bordeaux and thence making a second Atlantic crossing to New York, each with two line U.S. NOTES depreciated currency handstamps in black for 53, 65, 66, 69, 86, 116, 122, 130 and 150 Cents respectively, all from the same correspondecne and each with very fine strikes of these elusive markings in black.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4700 Uruguay

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    1872 (Feb 29): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York, crossing the Atlantic twice, with Montevideo despatch cds (March 1) and carried on 'Sindh' to Bordeaux, struck with framed "FR / 2F 16c." Accountancy handstamp in Paris (March 30) in blue (Van Der Linden fig. 1263, only listed in black), thence via London (April 1) to destination with 'NEW YORK / U.S. NOTES 18' depreciated currency marking in black (April 15). A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4701 Uruguay

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    1869: Entire letter from Montevideo to Montpellier, bearing France Laureated 1867 80 c. carmine tied by "Anchor" lozenge of dots with octagonal MONTEVIDEO Consular P.O. datestamp (Salles fig. 1062) below (April 15) in black. Bordeaux-Cette TPO cds on reverse (May 20). A charming and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, 5-8 April 2006, lot 3118.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4702 Uruguay

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4703 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): 120 c. blue, a used example in a pale clear shade, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (22 Sept 1859) in black. A choice example. Signed A. Diena Gi 5a = £ 600/Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4704 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): 120 c. slate blue, a used example in a deep shade, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (8 Nov 1859) in black. Merest trace of thin does not detract from the delightful appearance Gi 5b = £ 650/Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4705 Uruguay

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    1859 (March): 120 c. deep slate-blue, clear to large margins all round, used on large piece addressed to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (10 Nov 1959) in black. Lifted for checking and hinged back into place, a most attractive stamp in an unusual shade. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4706 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): 180 c. green, an unused example, Type 22, with large margins all round and of fresh colour, without gum. Superb.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4707 Uruguay

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    1858: 180 c. green, type 17, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in black, showing the positional type flaw '120' for '180' in value at base. A charming example of a scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4708 Uruguay

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    1858: 180 c. green, type 13, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp, clearly dated "25 / Junio / 1858" in black, the earliest recorded date of use. Rare. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 3778.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4709 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 60 c. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, tied to Augsut 1859 cover endorsed 'per Correo' to Montevideo by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / ARREDONDO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in pale green. The adhesive crossed by light file fold but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4710 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 60 c. grey-lilac and 240 c. vermilion, the 60 c. just touched at one corner and the 240 c. with contemporary surface fault, used on March 13, 1861 quadruple rate cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black leaving the 240 c. clear at top where the major Plate Variety "Large Thin First "O" in Montevideo" shows clearly. Despite faults the 240 c. is rare on letter and this is is the sole example this describer has managed to trace with this variety on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Consul Weinburger.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4711 Uruguay

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    1859 (June 26); Thin numerals 80 c. orange, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp struck in red, dated 14 July 1859, just fourteen days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory on July 1st. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4712 Uruguay

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    1859 (June 26); Thin numerals 80 c. orange, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp struck in red, dated 4 July 1859, just four days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory on July 1st. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4713 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 80 c. orange, a used example with large margins all round and showing part of the figure "1" in front of "80 CENTESIMOS" where the 180 c. Plate from which the 80 c. Plate was created was not completely erased, tied to 1860 cover to Tacuarembo by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (July 11). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4714 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin numerals 100 c. brown-rose, an unused block of six (3 x 2), sheet marginal from top of sheet, types 1-2-1 / 3-4-3, large margins all round, fifth stamp with thin not affecting appearance, without gum, a splendid and very rare multiple in the scarcer shade. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, Oct 1982, lot 7091.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4715 Uruguay

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    1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 100 c. brown lake, a used example in a rich shade with good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red - dated 4 July 1859. A very fine and early usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4716 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 100 c. deep carmine lake and 1860 Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, all adhesives cut close, used on registered 1860 cover to San José tied by bold strikes of framed "CERTIFICADO" in black and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 28) in black. The 60 c. lilac with vertical bend where it was originally placed around the edge of the cover and the fourth 100 c. in the strip with an unusual pre-printing paper fold, a pli accordeon, across the centre of the stamp. A spectacular and extremely rare registered usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 4229; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2128.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4717 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 120 c. blue, used example with clear to huge margins, used on 1859 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 6) struck in red - this colour only being used in the first month of issue. Extremely attractive and very rare: mailed during the first week of issue.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3804.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4718 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 120 c. pale blue, two single examples used on 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 6) in black. Lower stamp crossed by horizontal file fold but a scarce triple rate cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4719 Uruguay

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    1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 180 c. green, an unused block of four, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4720 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a fine used example, Type 7, large margins all round, tied to 1861 cover endorsed 'Constitution' to Buenos Aires by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 4) in black. A fine and scarce cover carried at double rate. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-28 Oct 1982, lot 7111; Corinphila sale 151, 4-7 Dec 2007, lot 3792.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4721 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a used example in a dark shade with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires endorsed 'Por Vapor Salto' by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Dec 10) in black. A scarce double rate cover and extremely fine. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4722 Uruguay

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    1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 240 c. vermilion, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red - dated 7 July 1859. A very fine and early usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4723 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, tied to circa 1861 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON. DE CORREOS / CERRO LARGO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue. Scarce and fine usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4724 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. dull rose-lilac, a single and horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover endorsed 'p. Villa del Salto' to Buenos Aires tied by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (April 1) in black. A fine, rare and attractive double rate cover. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2166.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4725 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac and 120 c. blue, both with large margins all round, tied to 1863 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. Menay' (Menai) by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 11) in black. A fine and most attractive double rate cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7255; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2201.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4726 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 80 c. bright yellow, an unused block of four, types 1-2 / 7-8, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, slight surface spot on fourth stamp and minor diagonal bend on large part og., a scarce multiple. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4727 Uruguay

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    1860: Large Figures 80 c. yellow, a single example with close to good margins, Type 8, used on August 22, 1862 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / PAYSANDU / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue. Fresh and fine, a scarce cover. Signed Diaz Paulos.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7197.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4728 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 80 c. bright yellow, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Buenos Aires, overpaid 40 centesimos, cancelled by fine oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (June 13). A choice and lovely cover. Signed A. Diena, P. Holcombe. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995).rnrnProvenance: Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 2-5 June 1958, lot 1436.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4729 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 80 c. yellow, three examples with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. La Libertad', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Oct 9) in black. A scarce triple rate cover and extremely fine. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4730 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, an unused block of four with large margins all round, fresh and fine, with small part og. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4731 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used horizontal strip of three with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by part Montevideo datestamp (1 Oct 1862) and part registration handstamp. Signed Ciardi.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4732 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. brown-rose, a used horizontal strip of three, types 4-5-6, good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (4 Jan 1863) and framed 'Certificado' registration handstamp in black. Signed Diaz, E.J.Lee.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2181.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4733 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used block of six (3 x 2), of good colour with clear to large margins all round, types 3-4-5 / 9-10-11, cancelled by three strikes of framed "Certificado" registration handstamps in black. Scissor cut in margin only between fifth and sixth stamp and two thins unapparent on face, an exceptional and extremely rare large multiple.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2185.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4734 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 120 c. blue, a used example with large margins all round, Type 8, used on second page of entire letter to Colonia tied by oval framed handstamp in black. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4735 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 6 c. carmine-rose, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to Salto by "Sunburst" handstamp and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo' despatch datestamp (Dec 13) in black. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4736 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 6 c. rose and 12 c. pale blue (2), all with large margins all round, one 12 c. with contemporary closed tear, all tied to 1865 cover to Buenos Aires by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Sept 18) in black. Despite the imperfection a not unattractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4737 Uruguay

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    1864 (April 13): Coat of Arms 12 c. blue, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), with large even margins all round, of fine colour, two last stamps affected by vertical crease on large part og. A most attractive and scarce multiple. Signed E.J.Lee.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4738 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., crossed by file fold, used on 1874 entire letter to New York endorsed 'pr. Chimborazo', tied by barred obliterator and mailed via London (Feb 16) with cds on reverse in red. Charged mark '14' deleted by London "43" numeral obliterator and sent on to destination with 'NEW YORK / DUE 31 / U.S.CURRENCY' datestamp on front (March 2) in black. Unframed "26 / Cents" adjacent with 5 c. added for local delivery. An unusual 'Double Crossing of the Atlantic' cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4739 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., used example on July 6, 1875 cover from Montevideo to Genova endorsed 'por Vapor Europa', tied by network obliterator in black and carried by Italian Steamer with italic "Da Montevideo / coi Postali Italiani" in black. Rated '9' decimi handstruck on arrival and taxed with Italy 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 60 c. tied by 'S. Pier D'Adena' cds's (Aug 3). Minor creases but an attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4740 Uruguay

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    1877: Rouletted 10 c. vermilion, a used example tied to 1877 cover to Genova tied by 'Correo / Montevideo' cds in blue (Aug 5). Carried on Italian Steamer and struck with italic "Da Montevideo / coi Postali Italiani" in black. Taxed on arrival in Genova with Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 lire tied in black (Sept 2). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4741 Uruguay

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    1877: 10 c. vermilion, rouletted, a fine example used on 1878 cover to Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy tied by barred "D" obliterator in black with 'Correo / Montevideo' despatch cds below (March 14). Struck in transit in London with "T / 1-10" in black and on arrival with "17" decimi handstamp in black and taxed with corresponding 1870 Postage Dues 30 c. (4) and 50 c. on arrival (April 16) in Bellagio. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4742 Uruguay

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    1884: American Banknote Co. Proofs (2) for central vignette of the Artigas 7 c. value, printed in black on thin white wove paper, 48 x 70 mm., with imprint below - possibly prepared for a proposed 1810-1910 Centenary issue - with file number C78; together with a cut down example on brown card. Scarce and most unusual Proofs.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4743 Uruguay

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    1884/88: 20 c. red-violet, American Banknote Co. sunken Die Proof on thick card in issued colour. Fresh and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4744 Uruguay

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    1908 (Aug 23): Cruiser Montevideo, the set of three values used, all with variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and fine. A scarce and attractive set Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4745 Uruguay

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    1924 (July 31): Olympic Games Football Victory, a presentation folder issued by the Dept. of Posts & Telegrpahs with 1924 Olympic Games set of three printed on yellow paper displayed above "Uruguay a los Campeons Mundiales de Football". Superb and scarce, Uruguay went on to win the inaugural World Cup in 1930 Scott = $ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4746 Uruguay

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    1928 (May 1): Artigas Equestrian Statue 3 p. deep rose & black, Waterlow Die Proof on medium wove toned paper showing guide lines at sides. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4747 Uruguay

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    1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, unused block of four, optd. in red, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. A rare multiple. Signed Kneitschel Gi 376a = £ 440/Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4748 Uruguay

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    1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, unused blocks of four (2), one optd. in deep green, the other a rare sheet marginal block optd. in pale yellow-green, fresh and very fine, large part og. This last signed Kneitschel. See Scott footnote Gi 377+377b = £ 400+/Scott = $ 360+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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