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  • Lot# : 4601 Panama

    1917 (Jan 1): Late Fee 1 c. in green on ½ c. orange, unused blocks of four (3), one with UN CENTÉSIMO inverted error (position 28 on approx. 85 sheets), another with UN CBNTÉSIMO error (pos. 20 on approx 60 sheets) and the third block with UN CENTÉJIMO error (pos. 21 on approx. 45 sheets), generally fresh and fine with large part og., a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4602 Panama

    1952 (Feb 20): Airmail 2 c. in red on 1949 10 c. blue & black, an unused vertical strip of five, marginal from top of sheet, with upper four stamps showing surcharge slightly displaced to lower right and the lower stamp showing variety "Surcharge Omitted", fresh and very fine, typically slightly browned unmounted og. Rare Gi 524a = £ 375/Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4603 Panama

    1915 (March 25): Postage Due set of four values, the set of four imperforate American Banknote Co. Proofs in issued colour of olive-brown, all in pairs with large margins all round, the 1 c. with part ABN imprint at top. A fine and scarce set.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4604 Panama

    Canal Zone 1904: Handstamped 'Canal Zone' in violet on Panama 5 c. blue and 10 c. orange, tied by 'Canal Zone / Cristobal' circular handstamp and barred obliterator. Reverse with 'Canal Zone / Culebra' arrival cds (July 6). File fold well away from the adhesives, a scarce first issue cover, used in second month of issue.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4605 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1912/16: Panama 2 c. vermilion & black, an unused example with CANAL / ZONE reading down, further variety "Centre Inverted", well centred and of fresh and very fine appearance, one slightly blunted perf. at base, part og. A very scarce stamp Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4606 Panama

    Canal Zone 1912/16: 2 c. vermilion & black, CANAL ZONE Type IV reading up, an unused strip of four with last stamp showing variety "Overprint Omitted", fresh and fine, large part og. Very rare Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4607 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1920/21: Panama 2 c. orange vermilion & black, an unused example with CANAL / ZONE reading up, variety "Overprint Double" with both reading up, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce stamp Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4608 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1921 (Nov 13): Panama Centenary 2 c. carmine, an unused marginal example with variety "Overprint Double", fresh colour, large part og. A fine example of a scarce stamp Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4609 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1924 (Feb): Arms of Panama 50 c. orange, unissued, an unused example centred to left overprint reading up, fresh and fine, large part og. A scarce stamp with just 600 prepared for use but unissued Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4610 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1924/25: USA Franklin 1 c. deep green overprinted, an unused block of nine of good rich colour, straight edge and vertical guide line at right, sixth stamp with variety "ZONE" inverted, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple Scott = $ 350+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4611 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1928 (Dec): USA American Indian 14 c. dark blue, perf. 11, an unused sheet marginal block of four from right of sheet with Plate Number 15795 in margin, slight wrinkle in margin otherwise fresh and fine with large part og. Scarce Scott = $ 125++.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4612 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1925/28: USA 17 c. black, an unused example with variety "ZONE / CANAL" in red, well centred example with somewhat dried part og. Scarce stamp, just 450 examples possible Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4613 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1926 (April): USA $ 1 purple-brown, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, well centred, fresh and fine, lrge part og. with lower pair unmounted og. A scarce and most attractive multiple Scott = $ 575.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4614 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1930 (July): USA Monroe 10 c. orange, perf. 11 x 10½, an unused corner marginal block of four from left of sheet with Plate Number 19257 in margin, fresh and fine with large part og., lower pair unmounted og. Scarce Scott = $ 190.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4615 Panama

    1905/11: American Banknote Co. Proofs (3) for the 1905 1 c. and 2 c. and the 1909/11 ½ c. Map values, all imperforate and printed in black, each with file number: 26409, 26408 and 26313 respectively, on thin India paper applied to card. A fine and extremely scarce selection Gi 136,137,151.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4616 Panama

    1909/16: Cordoba 2 c. vermilion & black, an unused Booklet Pane of six (2 x 3) with three sides imperforate, marginal at top with top staple holes, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Rarer than catalogue suggests Gi 153a = £ 120/Scott = $ 160.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4617 Panama

    1909/16: Arosemena 5 c. blue & black, an unused Booklet Pane of six (2 x 3) with three sides imperforate, marginal at top with top staple holes, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Rarer than catalogue suggests Gi 155a = £ 120/Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4618 Canalzone

    1918 (Oct 18): Panama Canal Official penalty envelope mailed on the First Flight from Cristobal to Balboa struck with superb circular THE PANAMA CANAL / First Trip / AERO MAIL / 9 A.M. Oct. 18 / 1918 / ATLANTIC-PACIFIC cachet in blue and two strikes (one superb) of the acceptance cachet BALBOA HEIGHTS, C.Z. / First Trip / AERO MAIL / 10 A.M. Oct 18 / 1918 / RECEIVED in violet. Repaired opening tear at upper left. Whilst 919 pieces of mail were carried by Major W.W.Wynne in a Seaplane, most were Liberty Loan subscription request forms which, if utilised would have been sent back to the Government or, if not, probably thrown away. Either way, an immensely rare Flight cover Muller #1 = 25'000 points.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4619 Panama

    Canal Zone 1914: Overprinted US Postage Due 2 c. rose-carmine in an irregular marginal block of five, used on unpaid cover from Barbados to Cristobal, tied by mute circular handstamps in black with "Barbados" cds at left. Reverse with Cristobal arrival cds (Sept 27). Scarce and most attractive Scott = $ 170 off cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4620 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1925 (June 24): Postage Due 1 c. carmine-rose, an unused block of nine overprinted in black Type B, central stamp showing variety "ZONE / ZONE", hinged for protection but with central horizontal strip of three, including the variety, unmounted og. A very rare and most attractive multiple Scott = $ 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4621 Paraguay

    1790c.: Large part cover, no side flaps, mailed from Itapuá to Buenos Aires struck with superb strike of condensed "YTAPVA" straight line handstamp in red, rated '1' real in manuscript. Scarce and fine (Tizon = RRR).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4622 Paraguay

    1870 (Aug): 2 r. blue, an unused block of four, with large even margins all round and marginal from top of sheet, of excellent fresh colour, minor horizontal bend on the upper pair not affecting the lovely appearance. An extremely rare and attractive multiple. Signed Kneitschel Scott = $ 400++.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ramón Benítez Ciotti, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 4773.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4623 Paraguay

    1870 (Aug): 3 r. black, an unused block of four, large margins all round and sheet marginal at right, in a rich deep shade, fine unused. A much under-catalogued and appreciated stamp and a superb and extremely rare multiple: probably the finest of the few blocks of four extant. Signed Holcombe, Kneitschel Gi 3/Scott = $ 900++.rnrnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Zurich, Nov 1993; Collection Ramón Benítez Ciotti, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 4781.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4624 Paraguay

    1881 (Aug 30): Lithographed by L. Gourmand in Buenos Aires, Lion & Liberty Cap, the set of three values in imperforate Proof blocks of four in black, in rose-red, in blue and in brown; fresh and fine, large ungummed, three of the blocks with Gourman imprint.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4625 Paraguay

    1929: Paraguay Map 20 pesos, Proofs (25) imperforate in black at 150% of the normal issued stamp, all on glazed white card paper laid out in 5 x 5 sheet format, a fine and most unusual page Gi 318/320.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4626 Paraguay

    1896c.: 5 c. purple postal stationery envelope, H&G B3, used to Villa Rica cancelled by scarce "Cazepa" handstamp of despatch in black. Reverse with 'Villa Rica' arrival cds (Jan 20) without year date. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4627 Paraguay

    1939 (Nov): 500 pesos value, the original "Map" artwork as originally submitted to Waterlows as the vignette for the issue, the Map struck with Ministry of the Exterior and Post Office cachets in black, together with the original Waterlow artwork for the 500 p. imperforate and handpainted in blue, buff, red, black and highlighted in Chinese white on presentation card; together with the issued 500 p. black that was eventually printed by the American Banknote Co. Unique.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4628 Paraguay

    1944/45: Waterlow Pictorial set of twenty-one values, Postage & Airmail, the complete set in imperforate Proof blocks of four, many marginal, all with security punch-holes, fresh and fine, unmounted og. A scarce set Gi 687/607.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4629 Peru

    1856: Prepaid cover with Official Arms cachet at left mailed to Piura endorsed '2½' reales in manuscript, struck with straight line TRUJILLO and FRANCA in black with oval framed VAPOR handstamp in black above (Colareta 8+6f+8v). Docketed on reverse (July 11) at Trujillo with further notification the cover was prepaid. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4630 Peru

    1849 (April 2): Entire letter from Callao to Lima bearing yellow label handstamped "FRANCA." in red sold by the Callao Postmaster, only for mail to Lima, at 1 real each. Approximately 7 covers are reported to exist with this exceptionally rare Provisional label (authorised for use from February 1849), all are dated between March and June 1849. Extremely rare and fine entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection John F. Rider; Collection Norman Hubbard; Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4015.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4631 Peru

    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pale vermilion, a diagonally bisected example used on January 1866 entire letter to Lima tied by "Callao" cds in black. Fine fancy framed "LIMA / SEXTA. / DISTRIBUCN." handstamp adjacent (Lamy & Rinck = 75 pts.) in black and reverse with Lima arrival cds (Jan 9) in black. Minor file folds away from adhesive but an early and rare bisect usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4632 Peru

    1858: 1 dinero blue, an unused example with large margins all round, Transfer Type 17, with white flaw to left of Shield, fresh and fine without gum. Scarce Scott = $  275.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 85 CHF

    Lot# : 4633 Peru

    1858: 1 dinero deep blue, an unused vertical pair with large margins all round, Transfer Types 15/20, lower stamp with thin, without gum. Rare Scott = $ 525.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4634 Peru

    1858: 1 d. blue, a used vertical pair in a delicate pale shade, Transfer Types 11/10 with the lower stamp filling position 16 on the Report block (substituted Transfer), large margins all round, cancelled by bold framed VAPOR handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 40 pts.). A fine and attractive pair.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, Nov 2014, ex lot 3016.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 4635 Peru

    1858 (March 1): 1 d. very deep blue, a used horizontal strip of four, Transfer Types 1-2-3-4, with huge margins all round and of wonderful dpeth of colour and Type 4 showing prominent flaw above 'O' of 'Dinero', cancelled by two complete strikes of the ''Lima 1-2-3' handstamp in black. Exceptional and most attractive multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5017.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4636 Peru

    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, position 6-7, used on 10 April 1858 cover from Izcuchaca to Lima cancelled in transit by superb HUANCAVELICA framed handstamp in black (modelled on the 'Certificacion' handstamp). Huancavelica is 75 kms. south from Izcuchaca. A marvellous and rare cover: an early usage.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6615; Collection Georges Lamy; Collection Julion Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, 19 Nov 2014, lot 3021.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4637 Peru

    1858 (March 1): 1 p. rose-red, a used example with large margins all round, neatly tied to small piece by complete "Admon Pral. de Correos / Tacna" datestamp (23 June 1858) in black. Very fine, a choice example Scott = $ 160.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4638 Peru

    1858: ½ peso rose-red, ERROR OF COLOUR, a fine used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by straight line OTUSCO handstamp in red. A fine example of this cliché error, of superb appearance and a very scarce stamp. Signed Calves, A. Diena Scott = $ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141, 16-19 May 2004, lot 4363.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4639 Peru

    1858: ½ (medio) peso Sperati Die Proof in black with 'Reproduction Interdite' at top and signed in pencil by the forger at base, with the Sperati circular cachet in yellow on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4640 Peru

    1858: ½ peso buff, a used example with large margins all round, a somewhat cloudy impression, cancelled by circular "Callao" datestamp (27 Jan 1859) in blue. Signed Bühler Scott = $ 375.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4641 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, tied to November 1859 cover from Islay endorsed 'pr. Vapor' at left, cancelled on arrival by fine strike of oval framed LIMA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 8). A fine and unusual cover. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 3727.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4642 Peru

    1858: 1 peseta red, an unused example with largee even margins all round, of excellent colour, unused without gum. A very scarce stamp Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4643 Peru

    1858: 1 peseta red, a used example with large margins all round, trace of thin and minute corner bend, cancelled by large part PASCO / CERTIFICACION / FRANCA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 60 pts.). Scarce and attractive stamp.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3729; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5065.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4644 Peru

    1858: 1 peseta red, a used vertical pair, large margins all round, canceelled by two bold strikes of the framed CALLAO / VAPOR handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 35 pts.). One stamp slight thin but a most attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4645 Peru

    1858: 1 peseta red, a used horizontal strip of five, of fine colour with good to large margins all round, each stamp cancelled by dotted 'S/CHACH' handstamps of Chachopoyas in black. An exceptional and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4646 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. red, a fine large margined example in a bright shade, used on 28 November 1859 cover from to Arequipa tied by large oval framed LIMA handstamp in black. Fresh and very fine, a delightful and attractive cover. Opinion Holcombe (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5070.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4647 Peru

    1859/60: 1 d. blue, 2nd Retouch with interrupted background zigzag lines, an unused block of four with large margins all round for this issue and portion of adjoining stamps at top, fresh and very fine but for horizontal crease on lower pair, large part og. A scarce multiple. Signed Caceres Gi 12 = £ 900/Scott = $ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4648 Peru

    1860: 1 d. blue, a used vertical pair from the narrow Setting, uncommonly good margins all round, tied to August 9, 1860 cover from Puno to Arequipüa by fine strikes of oval framed "PUNO" starred handstamps in black (Lamy type 45 = 50 pts) with further strike adjacent with '2' inserted in manuscript. Scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4649 Peru

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
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