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  • Lot# : 4301 Costa Rica

    1939: VIII Pan-American Congress for Children, unissued Airmail isssue dated Oct 1939, the Large Format sunken Die Proofs (9) on cards (228 x 152 mm.) by the American Banknote Co., engraved for proposed 10 c. scarlet (file number '79998' at top), 15 c. in deep violet ('70999'), 25 c. ultramarine ('80000', with security punch-hole), 35 c. yellow-brown ('80001'), 60 c. blue-green ('80002'), 75 c. olive-green ('80003'), 1 col 35 c. vermilion ('80004'), 5 col. purple-brown ('80005') and 10 col. in magenta ('80006'). A splendid and a most attractive set.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4302 Costa Rica

    1946 (May 12): Postage Portraits, José María Alfaro 25 c. value, Large Format Die Proofs (2) by the American Banknote Co., the Master Die Proof printed in black without Duty plate at base and the completed design inset on card (152 x 226 mm.) printed in issued colour of bright blue, this last with file number '86830' and ABN imprint at base. Fine and rare Proofs Gi 343.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4303 Costa Rica

    1947 (Nov 10): Cervantes Anniversary, the two values in imperforate Colour Trial Proofs (10), with 30 c. and 50 c. printed in issued colours of blue and claret, and each value in red, green and carmine (unadopted); all on thick gummed wove paper. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4304 Costa Rica

    1915: Postage Dues, the complete set of five values, all in imperforate American Banknote Co. Plate Proof horizontal pairs, all in issued colours with security punch-holes, without gum. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4305 Costa Rica

    1934 (April14): Airmail Issue - the four Large Format sunken Master Die Proofs for the two designs (228 x 152 mm.) by the American Banknote Co., with the Centavo Die Proofs (2) showing Ryan 'Brougham' over La Sabana Airport engraved in blue-green and in deep blue, the issued colours of the 5 c. and 20 c. values, without Duty Plates at base and with file number '75221' at top; the Colon Die Proofs (2) engraved in blue-green and in carmine, without Duty Plates at base and with file number '72552' at top. A superb and unique group.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4306 Costa Rica

    1941 (May 8): Caribbean & Central American Football Championships, Airmail, the set of Large Format sunken Die Proofs (11) by the American Banknote Co., with Master Die Proof without Duty Plate at base for Centimos design printed in rose-red (file number 82031) and complete set of 10 values from 15 c., red to 5 col. black in issued colours, all engraved on cards (226 x 151 mm.) with file numbers 82067-82076 at top and ABN imprint below. Fresh and very fine complete set. Rare and most attractive Gi 290/299.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4307 Costa Rica

    1941 (Aug 26): American Banknote Co. Die Proof in black for unissued 5 col. 60 c. value, printed in black on thick white card with file number 89226 at top and imprint at base. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4308 Costa Rica

    1945 (July 10): Airmail Portrait issue Braulio Carrillo 1.05 col., engraved Large Format Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., the completed design inset on card (152 x 226 mm.) printed in unissued colour of black (issued in bistre-brown) with file number '85960' and ABN imprint at base. The card with pinholes at edges but a fine and rare Proof Gi 361.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4309 Costa Rica

    1946 (Jan 3): 60th Anniversary of Costa Rican Red Cross, 1 col. black & red showing Florence Nightingale & Edith Cavell, imperforate Waterlow Die Proof of completed design with imprint, large margins all round with guidelines in margins, fresh and fine on gummed wove paper. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4310 Costa Rica

    1946 (May 13): Caribbean & Central American Football Championships, Airmail with added 'Febrero 1946', the set of Large Format sunken Die Proofs (3) by the American Banknote Co., for the 25 c. in green, 30 c. dull yellow and 55 c. deep blue, engraved on cards (226 x 151 mm.), with file numbers from '86972-86974' at top and ABN imprint at base. Fresh and very fine complete set. Rare and most attractive Gi 410/412.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4311 Costa Rica

    1946 (May 12): Airmail Portrait issue, the later set of four values: 25 c., 30 c., 55 c. and 75 c., Small Format Die Proofs (4) by the American Banknote Co., completed designs inset on card (151 x 100 mm.) printed in issued colours: of blue, red-brown, plum and blue-green respectively, with file numbers '86812-86815' and ABN imprint at base. Fine and rare Proofs.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4312 Costa Rica

    1946 (May 12): Airmail Portrait issue Próspero Fernández 55 c., Large Format Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., close to completed design inset on card (152 x 226 mm.) printed in unissued colour of black without the shading to the background in the vignette, with file number '86814' and ABN imprint at base. The card with pinholes at edges but a fine and rare Proof Gi 351. rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4313 Costa Rica

    1956 (Feb 17): National Industries airmail issue, colour changes set of four values: 5 c. blue, 10 c. violet-blue, 15 c. orange-yellow and 75 c. red-orange, all in matching top marginal blocks of four, variety "Imperforate". Superb and scarce, unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4314 Costa Rica

    1960 (March 7): 3rd Pan-American Football Tournament, the complete set of six values, all in horizontal imperforate pairs, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4315 Costa Rica

    1967: US Banknote Corporation / P. Fernandez, Imperforate Colour Trials for the Churches & Cathedrals issue, twenty imperforate colour samples, all with 'Especimen' and duty plate '20' with file number 10021 in sheet margin, each annotated for the value for which each colour was to be utilised. A scarce and colourful group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4316 Costa Rica

    1910: Telegraphs, the complete set of seven values in imperforate Plate Proof blocks of four, with 5 c. orange, 1 colon sepia, 5 col. red and 10 col. brown all on thick card paper, the 10 c. blue with slight bend, 25 c. violet and 50 c. red-brown all on thinner India paper; fresh and fine unused without gum. A scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4317 Costa Rica

    1911: Telegraph 'Ship' issue surcharged '1 centavos' for Postage, the set of seven values all on piece ex the Madagascar Specimen archive, all tied by 'Postes & Telegrahes / Collection Berne / Madagascar' circular cachets in red, applied upon receipt from the UPU. Unique.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4318 Costa Rica

    1911: Telegraph 'Train' issue surcharged '2 centavos' for Postage, the set of seven values all on piece ex the Madagascar Specimen archive, all tied by 'Postes & Telegrahes / Collection Berne / Madagascar' circular cachets in red, applied upon receipt from the UPU. Unique.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4319 Cuba

    1833 (May 6): Entire letter to Marseille, struck on despatch with two line "PUERTO / PRINCIPE" in red, disinfected against Cholera with chisel slits at Port Mahon. Two line entry mark 'Espagne Par / St. Jean De Luz' in black and reverse with Marseille arrival cds in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4320 Cuba

    1865: Entire letter from Santiago de Cuba to Paris endorsed 'p L'Impératrice Eugénie' at top, struck with Consular CUBA octagonal datestamp (March 24) in black (Salles fig. 1364) and by octagonal HAVANE / IMP. EUGENIE datestamp (March 25) in black (Salles fig. 1337 = 'pièce d'amateur'). Reverse with Paris arrival cds (April 16) and charged '8' décimes due in manuscript. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4321 Cuba

    British P.O.'s 1863 (Dec 2): Entire letter from Trinidad de Cuba to St. Thomas, prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript, struck on obverse with superb Crown "PAID AT HAVANA" handstamp in black. Reverse with oval blue 'Llopart, Verguety Ca. / Habana' Forwarding Agent's cachet in blue flanked by British P.O: double arc cds of Havana (Dec 7) and St. Thomas (Dec 15) each struck in black. A fine and scarce entire Scott = $ 1'150.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4322 Cuba

    1855: 2 r. grey-green, wmk. Loops, an unused block of four with ample to large margins all round, lower right stamp showing coloured flaw on Queen's ear, fresh and fine, unused without gum. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi 2a = £ 200+/Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4323 Cuba

    1855: 2 p. carmine on blued paper, wmk. Loops, a postally used block of fifteen (5 x 3), margins ample to large on three sides and shaved at left, cancelled by six strikes of the oval network obliterator handstamp in black. A scarce and attractive large multiple Scott = $ 225+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5325.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4324 Cuba

    1855 (April 24): 2 r. orange-red on blued paper, wmk. Loops, a very fine used block of four with good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval network obliterator handstamp in black.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5326.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4325 Cuba

    1856: 1 r. green, wmk. Crossed Lines, a used block of four in a sage green shade, ample margins all round, cancelled by light strikes of oval network obliterators in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4326 Cuba

    1856: 2 r. deep orange-red on rough yellowish paper, wmk. Crossed Lines, a fine used block of eight with ample to large margins all round and showinmg portion of adjoining stamp at left, thin in margin only above second stamp, cancelled by four strikes of the oval network obliterator handstamp in black. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 320+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5340.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4327 Cuba

    1857: ½ r. blue, no wmk., an unused top block of twelve (4 x 3), marginal from top left corner of the sheet with large margins all round, last stamp (position 38, row 3, stamp 4) showing "Top left Corner Blank / Void Corner" variety, a few specks but generally fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4328 Cuba

    1860: "Y¼" r. in black on 1857 2 r. rose-red, Type D with inverted '1' in '¼', a fine four margined unused example of good colour, without gum. Rare Edifil 10D = € 400/Scott = $ 350. rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5354.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4329 Cuba

    1862 (Nov): ¼ r. black on pale buff, an unused block of fifteen (5 x 3), large even margins all round, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi 13 = £ 285+/Scott = $ 450+.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, Nov 2014, lot 5358.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4330 Cuba

    1870: Isabella 40 c. rose, a used block of eight (4 x 2), cancelled by two complete strikes of the oval network obliterator handstamp in black. A scarce and attractive large multiple Gi 47 = £ 280/Scott = $ 800+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4331 Cuba

    1888: Alfonso 10 c. blue and 20 c. brownish-grey, unused examples on small piece, each struck with "SPECIMEN." handstamps in violet (Samuel NA2) applied in Natal upon receipt from the UPU. Unique.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4332 Cuba

    US Occupation 1898/99: 5 c. on ½ m. blue-green, a used horizontal pair, left hand stamp with variety "Surcharge Omitted", right hand stamp type (g), position 1, tied to small piece by Puerto Principe cds (Jan 1, 1899) in black. Some minor peripheral aging but unique as such: the sole recorded example from the left side of the setting. Signed Bloch Scott = $ 500++.rnrnProvenance: Collections Tows, Juhring; Collection Peter Robertson, Christies, New York, March 1998, lot 2081.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4333 Cuba

    1899 (Jan 2-10): 3 c. on Jackson 3 c. purple, Surcharge Type I (3 over P), an unused block of six (3 x 2) from base of sheet showing full imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' with Plate Number 449 alongside, fresh and fine, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi 249/Scott = $ 675.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4334 Cuba

    1899 (Jan 2-10): 5 c. on Grant 5 c. deep blue, an unused block of six (3 x 2) from base of sheet showing full imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & printing' with Plate Number 410 alongside, fresh and fine, mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi 250/Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4335 Cuba

    1905: Lighthouse 49 c. Booklet with purple covers, containing four panes of six of the 2 c. rose (Scott 234a) with each stamp overprinted italic SPECIMEN diagonally and the cover overprinted SPECIMEN in larger font in black. Slight rub on cover but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4336 Cuba

    1905: Lighthouse 25 c. Booklet with purple cover, an imperforate vertical strip of five of the front cover overprinted SPECIMEN on each in black, together with two un-cut panes of thirty (10 x 3) showing the 2 c. rose with twenty four imperforate vertically between pairs, each stamp with security punch-hole and each stamp overprinted italic SPECIMEN diagonally in black. Minor imperfections but an undoubtedly unique group.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4337 Cuba

    1910 (Feb 1): Batholome Maso 1 c. green & violet, an unused example, well centred and of good colour, variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and fine but for negligible diagonal bend, large part og. Scarce and attractive Gi 312a = £ 200/Scott = $ 260.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4338 Cuba

    1914: Map issue, Die Proofs on toned paper printed by the 'La Moderna Poesia' in Havana, recess by J.L. Rodriguez; seven examples from 1 c. to $ 1 without the 8 c. value, with 1 c. in green, 2 c. in red, 3 c. in lake, 5 c. in lake, 10 c. in black, 50 c. in carmine and the $ 1 value in green; fresh and fine, a scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4339 Cuba

    1917: José de la Luz 3 c. Proof printed in green (issued in violet) by the Security Bank Note Co. of Philadelphia, a sheet marginal imperforate block of eight with Plate Number S593 in margin, printed on medium wove paper without gum. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4340 Cuba

    1950 (Sept 21): Postal Employees Retirement Fund, progressive Proof by Fernandez & Co. of Havana, printed in black showing the vignette (Locomotive accident) on glazed white paper and a finished, undenominated Proof on medium wove paper printed in blue (issued colour of the 5 c.). A scarce and attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4341 Cuba

    1899 (April): Special Delivery 10 c. in red on 10 c. indigo, an unused horizontal strip of three, sheet marginal from top of sheet with full "Bureau, Engraving & Printing" and Plate Number "492" imprint, fresh and very fine but for some blunted perfs., mounted in margin only, stamps unmounted og. An attractive and very scarce strip Gi E252 = £ 480/Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4342 Cuba

    1910 (Feb 1): Special Delivery 10 c. orange & blue (Zayas and Cycle Messenger), an well centred unused example of good colour with variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare Gi E320 = £ 1'000/Scott = $ 1'250.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4343 Cuba

    1910: Telegraphs issue, American Banknote Co. Proofs in issued colours for 1 c. to 50 c. values (7), either on thin India paper or with thick card adherence, six examples very fine, the 10 c. ultramarine with slightly close margin at left. A scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4344 Dominican Republic

    1867: 1 r. black on blue wove paper, variety "Unreal" in one word, a used example with very large margins all round, small unobtrusive thin, cancelled by "C86" British P.O. in Puerto Plata handstamp in red. A scarce stamp. Signed Todd AIEP Gi 9a = £ 225/Scott 11b = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 4345 Dominican Republic

    1867: 1 r. black on blue wove paper, a used example with variety "Inscriptions Omitted at top and at base", ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled in manuscript. Small hinge thin at top not affecting the fine appearance of this rarity. Signed Todd AIEP Gi 9b = £ 225/Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,350 CHF

    Lot# : 4346 Dominican Republic

    1867/71: (Medio) ½ r. black on rose (flesh) on pelure paper, a used horizontal pair of fine appearance, tiny nick at top, cancelled by complete strike of "C86" British P.O. in Puerto Plata handstamp in red. A scarce and attractive multiple. Signed Todd AIEP Gi 10 = £ £ 190+/Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4347 Dominican Republic

    1883: '5 / Francos' thin figures on 1880 5 fr. gold, rouletted without network, an unused example of good colour, minor vertical crease not affecting the appearance, part og. A scarce stamp Gi 70 = £ 500/Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4348 Dominican Republic

    1901/06: Arms definitive 1 peso black & grey, a well centred unused example of fresh colour, superb large part og. The key stamp of the issue and very fine for same Gi 156 = £ 200/Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4349 Dominican Republic

    1881: 10 c. rose on white postal stationery envelope, H&G B4b, a used example to Paris endorsed 'via New York, por George Clyde' cancelled by oval 'Franca' handstamp in violet with sender's cachet (May 3, 1886) alongside and 'Correos / Santo Domingo' cds in blue below. Locally readdressed on arrival (May 27). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4350 Dominican Republic

    1887: 10 c. rose on white postal stationery envelope, H&G B4b, a used example to Germany endorsed 'via New York' cancelled by oval framed FRANCA and 'Correos / Puerto Plata' cds (June 6, 1887) in violet. Reverse with New York transit (June 15) cds and Barmen arrival (June 25) in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4351 Dominican Republic

    1885/91: 5 c. blue used on 1890 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B15) to France, tied by rectangle of bars in blue with 'Correos / Monte Cristy' cds of despatch at left (April 10, 1893). Reverse with two strikes of 'St. Thomas' cds of transit (April 14) and St. Omer arrival cds (May 7). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4352 Dominican Republic

    1937 (Aug 14): 1st National Olympic Games, the set of three values in unused blocks of four with sheet marginal imprints, fresh and fine, large part og. with lower stamps unmounted og. A scarce set in multiples Gi 380/382 = £ 185+/Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 90 CHF

    Lot# : 4353 Dominican Republic

    1933 (Oct 11): 2 c. scarlet optd. CORREO AEREO INTERNO in green, an unused vertical pair, marginal from base of sheet, lower stamp with variety "Surcharge Omitted", fresh and fine, large part og. Rare. Signed Herbert Bloch Sanabria 28b = $ 500/Gi 330 var/Scott = $ 375.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4354 Ecuador

    1840c. Cover from Babahoyo to Quito eventually sent prepaid, struck originally with condensed "ABHYO / DEBE" with DEBE erased in manuscript and struck when paid with "ABHYO / FRANCA" in red (Harris types 3+4). A rare and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4355 Ecuador

    1842: Registered cover sent prepaid from Cuenca to Loja, struck with oval framed "CUENCA / DE / OFICIO" and good strike of rare "Certificacion à Cuenca / Salio en 29 de Maio de 1842" both struck in red, the latter with date inserted in manuscript (Harris types 8+10). Receipted on June 1st, a fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4356 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. yellow on quadrille paper, an unused horizontal strip of four, good to large margins all round and marginal from base of sheet (positions 85-86-87-88) showing the horizontal rule, fresh and very fine but for one natural paper speck on fourth stamp, large part og. Rare and most attractive multiple Gi 9/Scott = $ 240+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4357 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. yellow on quadrille paper, an unused block of four, corner marginal from lower right of sheet, fresh and very fine, unused without gum. Scarce and most attractive block Gi 9/Scott = $ 240+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4358 Ecuador

    1872: 1 r. yellow-ochre on white quadrille paper, a used vertical strip of four with good to large margins all round, cancelled by "Ambato" circular datestamps in black (25 July) and in manuscript. A charming and scarce multiple Gi 9 = £ 80+/Scott = $ 220+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4359 Ecuador

    1865 (Jan 1): ½ r. blue, an unused horizontal strip of five in a fine early impression, large margins all round and sheet marginal at right with rich colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A splendid and rare multiple Gi 1 = £125+/Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4360 Ecuador

    1872: ½ r. deep ultramarine on thin transparent bluish wove paper, an unused horizontal pair of excellent fresh colour and huge margins all round, superb large part og. Scarce Gi 6a = unpriced/Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4361 Ecuador

    1865: ½ r. blue, a horizontal strip of four with large margins all round, slight scuff at top of one stamp, used on 1870 cover to Guaranda annotated '3½ oz.' in manuscript, tied by AMBATO datestamps in black (Nov 11). A most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4362 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. orange-buff, a diagonally bisected used example, lower right half, tied to large piece by very scarce "JIPIJAPA" circular datestamp (15 March 1867) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4363 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. orange-yellow on porous paper, worn impression of 1870, an unused block of four, corner marginal from lower right of sheet, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce and most attractive block Gi 2d/Scott = $ 100+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4364 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. yellow on white wove paper, an unused block of twenty-five (5 x 5),good to large margins all round and of fine fresh colour, superb large part or unmounted slightly oily og. A scarce and attractive multiple Scott = $ 625.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4365 Ecuador

    1865/70: 1 r. yellow on white wove paper, an unused block of thirty-six (9 x 4) marginal from the top of sheet with part marginal rule at top, of fresh rich colour and superb large part or unmounted og.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4366 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. orange-yellow, an over-inked example with sheet margin at left and ample margins all round, used on judicial cover to Ambato tied by fine strike of circular "Wheel" obliterator of Pelileo in black. Manuscript weight above '1 y ½ oz.'. An attractive usage of this rare cancellation on cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4367 Ecuador

    1865: 1 r. yellow on white wove paper, a vertical pair with ample to large margins all round, used on internally dated March 1, 1872 cover to Valparaiso, Chile tied by "JIPIJAPA" circular handstamp in deep red; possibly carried outside the mails to destination. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4368 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. orange-yellow, a used block of four of rich colour with ample margins all round used with fine 1865 ½ r. blue on folded judicial cover to Guaranda tied by neat strikes of "Ambato" circular datestamps (Nov 17) in black. Manuscript '9 oz.' at right. Some small imperfections to letter-sheet but a very rare multiple on letter.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4369 Ecuador

    1865: 1 r. green, a used horizontal pair, clear to good margins all round, left hand stamp clearly showing "Double Frame Line" variety at base, neatly cancelled by "Quito / Franca" circular datestamp (4 Jan 1866) in black. Scarce and attractive pair Gi 3 = £ 68+/Scott = $ 110+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 4370 Ecuador

    1865: 1 r. green, a horizontal strip of three, with close to large margins all round used on 1865 cover front to Riobamba with '5½ oz.' endorsement at top, tied by lozenge of 64 dots in black with GUANO cds adjacent (Sept 13). The cover was then turned and re-used again to Riobamba with same '5½' weight endorsement at top and a further 1 r. green strip of three applied and cancelled in the same manner with GUANO cds (Sept 17) alongside. An unusual and early double usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4371 Ecuador

    1865/72: Cover front, folded for display mailed from Riobamba to Guaranda franked by 1 r. green single and a horizontal strip of three (positions 64-66, with position 66 showing major plate flaw "diagonal scratch from centre circle to base"), all with large margins all round, tied by two strikes of 'Riobamba' cds (March 6, 1868) in black. Vertical bends but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4372 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. green,  a remarkable horizontal strip of eight, used on 1867 judicial cover front endorsed '16 ozs.' to Chimbo (the ounce symbol folded on to reverse), with ample to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top left, neatly cancelled by four strikes of RIOBAMBA datestamp (April 11) in black. A scarce and most attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4373 Ecuador

    1865 (July): 4 r. red, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from left of sheet, clear impression with ample to large margins all round, fine unused without gum. A rare and fine multiple Gi 4 = £ 750/Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4374 Ecuador

    1865 (July): 4 r. red, an unused horizontal pair, ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamps at base, variety "Printed Both Sides" - the reverse in the deep 'Venetian' red shade and showing vertical marginal rule, fresh and extremely fine, large part og. Rare Gi 4c = £ 750/Scott = $ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4375 Ecuador

    1865: 4 r. red, a used example in a rich shade, clear to fine margins all round, used on small piece tied by "Quito / Franca" circular datestamp (2 June 1866) in black Gi 4 = £ 120/Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4376 Ecuador

    1865: 4 r. red, a used horizontal pair, clear impression with good to large margins all round, used on small piece tied by "Guayaquil / Franca" circular datestamp (25 September 1867) in black. A scarce multiple. Signed Holcombe Gi 4 = £ 240/Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4377 Ecuador

    1866: 4 r. red, a fine example of rich colour, touched at base, used on folded 1871 judicial cover front endorsed '8' (ounces) in pencil manuscript from Quito to Riobamba tied by neat "3154" gros chiffres (formerly of Rixheim, Alsace) in black with superb "QUITO / FRANCA" datestamp (July 19) in red. A scarce stamp on cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4378 Ecuador

    1866: 4 r. red, a magnificent horizontal strip of four, positions 62-65, used on 1868 judicial cover front and part back addressed from Riobamba to Quito, docketed at top '32 oz.' in manuscript, tied by three strikes of the lozenge of 64 dots obliterator in black. A splendid and extraordinary cover of great charm, the stamps themselves in a vibrant, brilliant shade. Signed Jakubek.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, 27 Feb 2013, lot 4246.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4379 Ecuador

    1865/72: 4 r. red in a pale soft rose shade and 1 r. orange-buff in a bright clear shade in horizontal strip of three (positions 66-68 with position 66 showing major plate flaw "diagonal scratch from centre circle to base"), used on judicial cover front to Guaranda tied by two neat strikes of "Ambato" circular datestamp (30 June) in black. Cover folded for display with weight '14g.' in manuscript at left corresponding to the franking. Slightly shortened but a scarce and most attractive piece.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4248.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4380 Ecuador

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    1866: 4 r. brown-red, a horizontal strip of three in a rich dark shade, used in combination with 1865/67 ½ r. grey-blue and a horizontal pair of 1 r. yellow on 1870 legal cover to Ambato, all tied by five strikes of circular 'Quito / Franca' datestamp (Dec 14) in black. A splendid and extremely rare cover, the 14½ real rate would have paid for a 29 ounce letter and stirched correspondence. An outstanding and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 824.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4381 Ecuador

    1871: ½ r. blue on surface blued paper, a horizontal strip of four with large margins all round showing portion of adjoining stamp at base and marginal rule at right, tied to July 5, 1871 entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima by dotted "FRANCA" handstamps in black. Reverse with Lima arrival datestamp (July 9) in black. A fine and scarce entire. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4382 Ecuador

    1871/72: 1 r. dull yellow on surface blued wove paper, a used block of four with sheet marginal rule at top, positions 6-7 / 14-15, close to large margins all round, cancelled by dotted lozenge handstamps in black. Ironed vertical bend but a very scarce and attractive multiple Gi 7 = £ 360+Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4383 Ecuador

    1872 (Dec): ½ r. blue, an unused block of four of good colour, marginal from right of sheet, fresh and fine but for insignificant gum wrinkle, large part og. A scarce stamp in a multiple Gi 10 = £ 80+/Scott = $ 120+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4384 Ecuador

    1887: 10 c. orange on yellow stationery envelope (H&G B2g), sent registered to Germany and up-rated with 1881 1 c. brown and 5 c. blue with 1887 pair of 2 c. vermilion all tied by 'Quito' datestamps (March 10, 1888) in black with large registered label on front. 'Calais / Paris' TPO on obverse (April 27) and reverse with arrival cds. Slight opening fault at left but an unusual mixed issue correct franking.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4385 Ecuador

    1881 (Nov 1): Definitive issue, the set of Large Format sunken Die Proofs (6) by the American Banknote Co., with 1 c. - 50 c. values engraved in issued colours in cards (151 x 226 mm.), with 'Ecuador' and file numbers 'C-6 / C-11' with ABN imprint below and pencil noted docket numbers at base, fresh and very fine complete set. Rare and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4386 Ecuador

    1881 (Nov): Arms issue 10 c. sunken Die Proof engraved in black on cream paper, similar to the issued stamp (produced by the American Banknote Co.), this example believed to have been struck in London under the auspices of Charles Skipper & East. Unusual and very attractive Gi 16.rnrnProvenance: Charles Nissen stock, Stanley Gibbons, London circa 1980.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4387 Ecuador

    1887: Definitive issue, the set of Large Format sunken Die Proofs (4) by the American Banknote Co., with 1 c. green, 2 c. red, 5 c. in deep blue green (issued in blue) and 80 c. olive-green, engraved in cards (151 x 226 mm.), with file numbers 'C-171/C-174' with ABN imprint below and pencil noted docket numbers at base, fresh and very fine complete set. Rare and most attractive Gi 26/29.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4388 Ecuador

    1892: Flores issue, Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. Master Die Proofs (3) without Duty plates, engraved on thin paper India paper, printed in black, red and in blue, each with file number '566' below. A superb and rare trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4389 Ecuador

    1892: Flores issue, Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. composite Die Proof for three values: 1 c., 2 c. and 5 c., engraved in deep red on thin India paper with file number '567' below, fresh and fine, a scarce and attractive Proof.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4390 Ecuador

    1893: Unadopted Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. Die Proofs (2) with Condor over Arms vignette for a proposed 1 sucre value, engraved in green and in black, imperforate on thin India paper and adhered to card. Rare and most attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4391 Ecuador

    1893: Unadopted Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. Die Proofs (3) with Condor over Arms vignette for a proposed 1 sucre value, engraved in black, in bright red and in blue, imperforate on thin India paper each with file number '582' at base. Rare and most attractive trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4392 Ecuador

    1895: Rocafuerte issue, Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. Die Proof for 5 c. value, engraved in blue on thin India paper. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4393 Ecuador

    1896: Arms issue, Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. composite Die Proof for two values: 2 c. and 5 c., engraved in deep red on thin India paper with file number '1004' below, fresh and fine, a scarce and attractive Proof.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4394 Ecuador

    1896: Arms issue, Seebeck / Hamilton Banknote Co. composite Die Proof for two values: 50 c. and 1 sucre, engraved in brown on thick paper, the 1 sucre value showing reversed "9" in "1896" at right, fresh and fine, a scarce and most attractive Proof.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4395 Ecuador

    1897: Essay by Seebeck / Hamillton Bank Note Co. for a proposed issue / postal stationery 10 c. value, drawn in pencil with background shading in grey, black and Chinese white, the central vignette applied for the 10 Centavos value taken from the 1895 El Salvador issue on thick card. A most unusual Essay.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4396 Ecuador

    1899: Torres 1 c. grey-blue & black, an unused horizontal pair, variety "Imperforate Between Vertically", fresh and fine, large part og. Rare Gi 193 var = unlisted/Scott = unpriced.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4397 Ecuador

    1904 (July 31): Birth Centenary of Capt. Abdon Calderón, Large Format sunken Die Proofs (5) by the American Banknote Co., with set from 1 c. to 50 c. less the 2 c. value in issued colours engraved in cards (151 x 226 mm.), with file number C-168 on 1 c. and C-623 on 50 c. and pencil noted docket numbers at base, fresh and very fine. Rare and most attractive Gi 310+312/315.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4398 Ecuador

    1909 (Aug 10): National Exhibition, American Banknote Co. Die Proofs (10), imperforate, all printed in black for each value from 1 c. to 5 sucres, marginal examples on card, re-numbered above or below marginal imprint, together with a Master Die Proof for the 1 c. value without Duty Plate or central vignette showing 'Procer Mejia Vallejo' inscription instead of the correct 'Procer Meija Vallejo' as issued. A charming and unique group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4399 Ecuador

    1911/13: Presidents issue, American Banknote Co. completed Die Proofs (5) in black for 1 c., 2 c., 3 c., 5 c. and 10 c. values and 'Frame Only' Die Proof for the 1 sucre value, imperforate on thin India paper adhered to card, all six with file numbers in margin above, a scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4400 Ecuador

    1915/17: Presidents issue, American Banknote Co. Die Proofs (3) for 4 c., 20 c. and 50 c. values, all 'Frame Only' Proofs imperforate in black on thin India paper adhered to card, all three with file numbers and the two higher values with ABN imprint. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF
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