1865: Entire letter from Montevideo to Bordeaux, endorsed "p Steamer Français", bearing Napoléon perf. 80 c. rose tied by 'Ancre' lozenge, octagonal 'Montevideo' (Sept 14, 1865) cds, and 'Brésil Bordeaux' (Oct 17, 1865) cds in black alongside, reverse with 'Guienne' Ship's mail (Sept 24, 1865) cds and Bordeaux (Oct 17, 1865) arrival cds. Fresh and fine usage.
Diligencias 1856 (Oct 1): 60 c. blue, an unused example, Lee type 25, with large margins all round and in a deep shade, thin at top but a rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2005) Scott = $ 450.
1856 (Oct 1): 60 c. blue, an unused example, position 24 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), with large margins all round and in a delicate sky blue shade, a very scarce stamp. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2006) Scott = $ 650.
1856 (Oct 1): 60 c. blue, a used example, Lee type 7, with large margins all round and in a deep shade, cancelled by manuscript pen cross. An exceedingly rare stamp in used condition. Signed Drahn, Ebel. Cert. Moorhouse (2004) Scott = $ 450.
1856 (Oct 1): 80 r. green, a fine unused example, position 35 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), of fine colour, large margins all round for this issue, a very rare stamp. Signed Todd. Cert. A. Roumet (2004) Scott = $ 500.
1856 (Oct 1): 80 r. green, a fine unused example, position 20 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7) and showing the crack in the plate below 'S' of CENTAVOS, of fine colour, large margins all round for this issue, a very rare stamp. Signed Todd. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2010) Scott = $ 500+.
1856 (Oct 1): 80 r. green, a fine unused example, position 27 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), of fine colour, large margins all round for this issue, a rare stamp. Signed Todd, Brun Scott = $ 500.
1856 (Oct 1): 80 r. green, a fine unused example, position 26 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), of fine colour, large margins all round for this issue, a very rare stamp. Signed Todd, Brun, A. Diena Scott = $ 500.
1856 (Oct 1): 1 r. vermilion, a fine unused example, position 10 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), in a bright shade, large margins all round for this issue, a fine stamp. Signed A. Diena, Brun Gi 3/Scott = $ 400.
1856 (Oct 1): 1 r. vermilion, a fine unused example, position 32 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), in a bright shade, large margins all round for this issue, a fine stamp. Cert. RPSL (1950) Scott = $ 400.
1856 (Oct 1): 1 r. carmine vermilion, a fine unused example, position 23 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), in a deep dull shade, large margins all round for this issue, a fine stamp. Signed E. J. Lee. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2004) Gi 3b/Scott = $ 450.