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  • Lot# : 5501 USA

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    1756 (Nov 22): Cover from New York, docketed by one Richard Peters and addressed to the Honourable Thomas Penn in London, struck with very fine two line "NEW / YORK" in black (this handstamp was made in England and supplied by the General Post Office) with manuscript rate '3oz.¼', a heavy letter mailed at the rate of 1 shilling per ¼ ounce, and thus charged "13N" (shillings) in manuscript due to pay. Reverse, displaying well on flap, with Bishop Mark of receipt "11/FE" in black. Reverse with manuscript docketing "Paid 2 pounds 5s. 3d." presumably the total for all the mail received by Thomas Penn on that day.rnrnNote: Thomas Penn, 1702-1775, son of the founder of the province of Pennsylvania, returned to England in 1751, head of the Penn family which owned nearly two thirds of modern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Letters between Penn and Richard Peters (1704-1776), secretary to the Land Office, can be found in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania collections.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5502 USA

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    Seven Years War 1759 (July 31): Entire letter written by Major Mungo Campbell from Ticonderoga to Inverary via Edinburgh, Scotland with fascinating contents written just two days after the Battle of Ticonderoga (Fort Carillon): "The French deserted this place so soon as we got up our Batteries & then our Artillery played. They might have made victory dear to us. All your friends are perfectly well our success has been rapid, our expectations are sanguine and you may probably soon hear from us from Montreal at which place, or rather St. John, halfway to it, it is thought the French will make the first stand and that they will abandon Crown Point in the same hasty manner they evacuated this place on a few days at most: speedy preparations are making to embark on Lake Champlain...we are now preparing a salad from the gardens of Ticonderoga. Ware in high spirits only now and then the thoughts of an approaching peace and half pay damps us...", The cover is rated '2/11d.' to pay in manuscript (1s. to New York, 1s. Packet rate to Falmouth + 11d. inland postage) with Bishop Mark on reverse "8/SE" of receipt. Two small closed opening tears at top but an extremely historic and rare entire.rnrnNote: General Sir Jeffery Amherst moved artillery to high ground overlooking Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga), which was latterly defended by a garrison of 400 Frenchmen under the command of Brigadier General François-Charles de Bourlamaque, many troops having already been sent North towards Montreal. Upon the French evacuation of the Fort after their attempt to blow it up, it was renamed and Amherst's forces began the repair of the Fort and boat building on Lake Champlain.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5503 USA

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    1766 (July 31): Entire letter from Annapolis to Philadelphia marked on front panel "2.16" in red manuscript (2 penny-weight, 16 grains of silver) and also annotated "1/4" (1 shilling 4 d. sterling) the equivalent amount with, on reverse a superb strike of two line "ANNA / POLIS" handstamp in black: only recorded in use for 1766. This handstamp was made in England and supplied by the General Post Office. A superb rarity in the foremost quality.rnrnNote: The addressee Cadwallader Morris (1741-1795) was a merchant and politician from Philadelphia. During the American Revolution, he was a member of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, which was commanded by his cousin, Captain Samuel Morris.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5504 USA

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    1768 (Feb): Cover from Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Jared Ingersoll, Judge of the Court of the Admiralty in New York and re-addressed to New Haven, originally marked "On His Majesty's Service" but with annotation in manuscript "PD 1P+8" (1 penny-weight + 8 grains of silver); struck on reverse with "BOSTON" straight line handstamp in brown (first year of use) and Boston Bishop Mark "13/FE" in same ink and two line "NEW / YORK" in black with further Bishop Mark "25/FE". Some flap wear of no significance, truly superb strikes of both handstamps.rnrnNote: The addressee, Jared Ingersoll was a Connecticut Stamp Agent and Judge of the Court of the Admiralty: his son, also named Jared (1749-1822) was a lawyer and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress and a signator of the United States Constitution.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5505 USA

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    1769 (Aug 27): Entire letter from London to Governor Grant of St. Augustine, Florida via Charles Town, North Carolina. rated "1N" (1 shilling) for the Packet rate and struck on despatch with Bishop Mark "6/SE" in brown. Very fine strike of the two line "CHARLES / TOWN" handstamp in black applied on entry, and thence forwarded on to St. Augustine. A superb and very rare entire that displays well.rnrnNote: In 1768, at the insistence of Governor Grant of Florida, a mail service was established between Charles Town and St. Augustine by Post Rider via Savannah and Sunbury. The journey took a fortnight in each direction and was discontinued after a few years.rnrnThe letter has fascinating chatty content including the "elopement of Lord Albemarle's Mistress...he had laid out £8'000 on her and the town say had made handsome provision for her in case of his death" and "being (Robert) Clive's friends they asked the Government to assist them in the Persian Gulph where Pirates had destroyed their trade..." and "The Duke of Norfolk is to be married to Miss Fitzroy Scudamore with near 6'000 a year..." (she later became insane and was locked away for many years).
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5506 USA

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    1772 (Jan 24): Cover from Sam Chase in Baltimore to Willam & Thomas Bradford, printers of Philadelphia with "2.16" in black manuscript (2 penny-weight, 16 grains of silver) and also annotated "1/4" (1 shilling 4 d. sterling) the equivalent amount prepaid in red ink, struck on reverse with straight line "BALTIMORE" handstamp in black, this handstamp being issued by the General Post Office in England. Strengthened at top and docketing at base "Sam Chase, Jan 24, 1772" - Chase was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence. Rare.rnrnNote: The original letter was written from Annapolis (a photocopy is with the lot), with Chase asking for a Pocket Almanack and a blank small memorandum book, preferably to be delivered direct and not to the Coffee House as they would be "taken away by some idle person or other".rnProvenance: R. A. Siegel, New York, 15 Dec 2010.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5507 USA

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    1772 (July 1): Entire letter from Pensacola, Florida to Thomas Bradford, printers in Philadelphia, struck with straight line "PENSACOLA" handstamp in brown - the earliest recorded usage - with two line "CHARLES / TOWN" struck as usual across flap but both displaying well. Rated at top "8" in red manuscript (Charles Town from Penasacola) and "2/S" (shillings) for amount due upon receipt. A fine and rare entire of great importance to the Postal History of Florida.rnrnNote: The contents refer to buying land in Florida - "The person applying, after making Oath that he intends settling in the province, is to have 100 acres for himself, 50 for his wife with the same quantity for each child and servant. Quit rent at half a penny sterling an Acre to commence at the expiration of 10 years...".rnProvenance: Shreve, New York, 27 Jan 2010.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5508 USA

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    Congress Post 1775 (July 1): Entire letter from Philadelphia via Willamsburg to Robert Carter at Nomony Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia, rated at top in red manuscript "ON10" (10d.) prepaid, with reverse showing "PHILA. JULY 4" despatch handstamp in red across flap and superb strike of "WMS. BURG / JULY 15" arrival in red-brown ink: either the latest recorded strike of the British Colonial handstamp or the first under Benjamin Franklin's appointment as Postmaster General of the United Colonies. A marvellous entire of great historical importance.rnrnNote: The addressee, Robert Carter of Nomony (Nomoni) Hall, was a lawyer and whilst he gave tacit support during the War of Independence, he was later one of very few Plantation owners to free all his 500+ slaves in 1788. The letter, written by Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) was a member of the First Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence which he himself first proposed in June 1776, is interesting: "It seems indeed as if Lord Dunmore was taking true pains to incut the censure of the whole reasonable world, conceiving I suppose, that it is the most likely way to please his Masters in the Administration. The enclosed printed hand-bill will give you an account of a very bloody engagement between a detachment of the Continental Army and the Ministerial Forces from Boston. Our enemies are compelled to remain under cover of their Ship's Cannon. Should they come out we have 15'000 men under command of Generals Washington, Ward, Lee, Putnam and others ready to give a good account. The Ministerial plan against New York we shall oppose with 5'000 men under the immediate command of General Schuyler. The Canadians have peremptorily refused to join Govr. Carleton and when he has warmly solicited the Indians to take up the hatchet against us, they tell him 'it is buried too deep, they cannot find it'. To us they promise a strict neutrality. Things being thus secured where our enemies proposed to make the deepest impression it remains with us in the middle and southern colonies to take care that the appreciation be faithfully observed...we hear that 13 Transports are arrived at N. York with about 2'000 soldiers, and on their being ordered round to Boston they mutiny and swear they will not go there to fight against their friends. General Howe who commanded the Ministerial Troops in the late battle, we have good accounts is dead of his wounds. He was by much the best Officer they had....Congress will I fear, sit a great part of the summer. Business inroads fast upon us and the public here seems unwilling we should get up before it is known how the Battle of Lexington was received in England...".
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5509 USA

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    1842: Second sheet of entire letter from New York to Vice Admiral Sir Charles Adam, KCB, Commander in Chief, Havana; sent prepaid from New York with manuscript "1/-" in red alongside superb "♚ / PAID / AT / NEW YORK" in red with corresponding NEW YORK double arc cds of the British P.O. on reverse (April 25). Reverse with oval FORWARDED BY / RICHARD S. TUCKER / NEW-YORK in red and both embellished and dated (April 25) in ink by Agent. Manuscript notation of receipt "Rec'd at Havana 7 May". Illustrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 7/8. Three covers are recorded, one is ex Glassco. A wonderful cover of enormous rarity to both British and American Postal History Gi = £ 35'000.rnrnNote: Sir Charles Adam was serving as Rear Admiral, First Naval Lord and on the Admiralty Board. He was Commander in Chief of the North American and West Indies Station aboard HMS Illustrious from August 1841 until December 1844.rnProvenance: Collection Andre Bollen, DF, Zurich, 29-30 March 1984, lot 11720; R.A.Siegel, New York, 10 June 2010.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5510 USA

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    1842: Entire letter from New Orleans to Liege, Belgium struck on reverse with enormously rare British Post Office "NEW ORLEANS" double arc datestamp struck in red (August 24). Rated 2/4d. to pay in manuscript with reverse showing London transit cds (Oct 14) in red, circular AUS ENGLAND PER OSTENDE in red (Oct 15) and framed 'Rate Box' DEBOURS ETRANGERS (2/4d.) / TAXE REDUITE - (30) / PORT BELGE (11) in red with red manuscript '41' décimes to collect from recipient. One of just two covers recorded - both are from the same correspondence (the other ex Bollen is illustrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 7/7). A rarity of both Great Britain Used Abroad and American Postal History.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5558 Cuba

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    1843 (June 24): Entire letter from Santiago de Cuba to St. Thomas prepaid '1/-' in manuscript, struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / ST. JAGO-DE-CUBA" in red. The entire, addressed to the Forwarding Agents Schon, Willink & Co., is somewhat typically fragile but bears a superb strike of the double arc ST. JAGO-DE-CUBA cds in black on reverse (July 5). Rare: this being the earliest of the eight examples recorded Gi = £ 6'000.rnProvenance: Collection Andre Bollen, DF, 29-30 March 1984, lot 11624.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5559 Cuba

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    1844 (April 12): Entire letter from Santaigo de Cuba to Bordeaux via London, struck with very fine double arc ST. JAGO-DE-CUBA cds in black (April 18). London transit in red (May 23) and struck there with framed COLONIES / &c. ART.12 in red, charged '20' décimes due on delivery.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5560 Cuba

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    1870 (Oct 24): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 and 1867 1 s. green pl. 4, both of rich colour, used on 1870 cover to Vera Cruz, Mexico tied by "HAVANA / C58" duplex in black (Oct 24), with "7" reales due marking in black applied upon receipt at left. The 1 s. with one short perf. but an early usage of the duplex on a charming and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5565 Haiti

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    British Postal Agency 1843 (June 3): Entire letter from Gonaives to Bordeaux endorsed 'per Steamer' struck with fine large "CAPE-HAITIEN" double arc datestamp in black, somewhat over-struck with framed COLONIES / &c. ART.12 in red applied in London (July 3) in transit. A very scarce datestamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5566 Haiti

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    British Postal Agency 1853 (March 6): Entire letter from Cap Haitien to Port au Prince struck with sender's cachet in blue on obverse and, displaying well on reverse, superb strike of double arc "CAP-HAITIEN" datestamp (March 7) struck in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5567 Haiti

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    British Postal Agency 1853 (June 24): Second sheet of entire letter from Aux Cayes to the Wesleyan Mission in London, struck on despatch with oval negative "CAYES / PAYÉ" and British double arc "AUX-CAYES" datestamp (June 28) in black. Reverse with British P.O. JACMEL double arc cds (July 4) in black and London arrival in red where rated '1/5d.' to pay in manuscript. Ironed bends but superb strikes.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5568 Haiti

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    1865 (Aug 2): Entire letter from Jacmel to New York, prepaid '8d.' in red manuscript, struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / JACMEL" in red. Reverse with 'Jacmel' cds in black (Aug 2) and 'Kingston / Jamaica' cds of transit, struck on entry with "Steamship / 20" in black with docketing of receipt (Aug 11) in manuscript. A scarce and attractive entire Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5569 Haiti

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    1877 (Oct 25): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl. 12 in a strip of three used with 1873 1 s. green pl. 12 on 1877 cover to Kiel, Holstein cancelled by three strikes of the "C59" obliterator in black and the 1 s. further tied by 'London / Paid' cds of transit (Nov 12) in red. Fair 'Jacmel / Paid' cds below (Oct 25) and reverse with Kiel arrival cds in black (Oct 14). A fine and most attractive cover to an unusual destination.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5570 Haiti

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    1872 (Oct 5): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 13 and 1867 6 d. violet pl. 9 used on 1872 entire letter from Jacmel to New York endorsed 'p. Steamer via St. Thomas' each tied by "C59" obliterator in black with 'Jacmel / Paid' cds in red (Oct 11) below. "New York / 20 U.S. Notes" arrival making at left (Oct 21). A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5571 Haiti

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    1877 (Feb 23): Great Britain 1876 4 d. vermilion pl. 14, neatly tied to 1877 entire letter from Port au Prince to St. Thomas at inter-island rate by "C59" obliterator in black. 'Jacmel / Paid' cds adjacent (Feb 25) in red and reverse with British P.O. 'St. Thomas' arrival cds (Feb 28) in black. A very fine entire and an exceptionally rare stamp on letter from Haiti.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 846; Collection 'Windsor', Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 574;  Collection John Saylor, Harmers, New York, 21 May 1987, lot 2046.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5572 Haiti

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    1881 (Feb 25): Great Britain 1880 1½ d. venetian red and 4 d. grey-brown pl. 17, wmk. Crown, in a strip of three used on printed envelope to Paris endorsed 'Par le Corrier Anglais', superbly cancelled by two strikes of the "C59" obliterator in black with corresponding "Jacmel / Paid" datestamp in red below (Feb 25). Reverse with London transit cds (March 14) and obverse with 'Calais à Paris' cds of the same day. Flap tear and minor bends away from adhesives but a charming and rare franking.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale-Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 312; Collection 'Windsor', Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 578; Collection 'Hispanola', Phillips, London, 27 April 1987, lot 113.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5573 Haiti

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    1877 (Oct 5): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 219, two single examples and a vertical pair, the pair just off the edge of the cover, neatly tied to 1879 entire letter from Port au Prince to St. Thomas at inter-island rate tied by two strikes of the "E53" obliterator in black. 'Port Au Prince' cds below (Dec 11) in black and reverse with Danish P.O. 'St. Thomas' arrival cds (Dec 15) in black. An attractive and very scarce entire.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 872; Collection 'Windsor', Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 587; Collection John Saylor, Harmers, New York, 21 May 1987, lot 2050.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5574 Haiti

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    1879 (Nov 4): Great Britain 1877 4 d. sage-green pl. 16, neatly tied to 1877 entire letter from St. Marc to St. Thomas at inter-island rate tied by "E53" obliterator in black. 'Port Au Prince' cds adjacent (Nov 10) in black and reverse with Danish P.O. 'St. Thomas' arrival cds (Nov 15) in black. A very fine and rare entire. Opinion Holcombe (1982).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 872.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5575 Puerto Rico

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    1858 (Aug 13): Entire letter from San Juan to Madrid endorsed 'via de Francia' in manuscript, franked by Antilles 1857 ½ r. blue (Scott 12) with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, tied by network handstamp in black with 'Admon. Gral / Puerto Rico' cds in blue (Aug 29). The letter internally endorsed 'per Atrato', passed to British P.O. and prepaid with '2/2d.' in red manuscript with fine "♚ / PAID / AT SAN JUAN PORTO RICO" in black. London transit in red (Sept 17) with circular 'PP' in red at right. Reverse with double arc 'San-Juan-Porto-Rico' cds in black and Madrid arrival (Sept 21). A scarce and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5576 Puerto Rico

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    1856 (May 29): Entire letter from San Juan to Caceres, Spain, franked by Antilles 1855 ½ r. blackish green on blued (Scott 1a) with large margins all round  tied by both network handstamp in black and by fine "♚ / PAID / AT SAN JUAN PORTO RICO" in blue with 'Isla De / Pto. Rico' cds in blue (May 29) alongside. Rated '2/1d.' prepaid in red manuscript. Reverse with double arc 'San-Juan-Porto-Rico' cds also struck in blue and Caceres arrival (June 22). A beautiful small entire and the sole recorded usage of both British markings struck in blue ink, also the sole recorded cover with this Crown Circle cancelling a stamp. Exceptional. Cert. Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 471.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5577 Puerto Rico

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    1876 (Aug 9): Great Britain 1870 ½ d. pl. 10, 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 172 and 1873 1 s. green pl. 12 used on cover from Aguadilla to Genova, Italy tied by two strikes of the "F84" obliterator with AGUADILLA PORTO RICO / PAID cds of despatch below (Aug 10) in black. Faint 'London / Paid' datestamp in red at right (Aug 28) and Genova arrival (Aug 30) on reverse. The 1 d. red plate 172 was issued to San Juan and is unrecorded by Stanley Gibbons used in Aguadilla. A superb and extremely rare cover and the finest post UPU franking from this Office.rnProvenance: Christie's, London, 14 June 1995, lot 1078; Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 4 Feb 1999, lot 1876; Collection Francisco & Edward Acevedo, Spink, New York, 20 Nov 2009, lot 545.rn                  
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5578 Puerto Rico

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    1873 (March 11): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 156, 1867 3 d. rose pl. 8 and 1 s. green pl. 6 all used on 1873 printed envelope endorsed 'Per R.M.Steamer via Southampton' from Aguadilla to Genova, Italy tied by "F84" obliterators in black with fine "Aguadilla Porto Rico / Paid' cds in black (March 11). 'London / Paid' transit cds (March 31) and oval 'PD' in red, reverse with Genova arrival cds in black (April 4). Small trim at top and piece of envelope missing at upper right but a remarkable three colour franking, the 3 d. plate 8 being unpriced by SG used from Aguadilla and this is the second earliest date of use for the "F84" obliterator. A rare and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Edward Tresoldi Granger, Harmers, London, 26-27 Jan 1959, ex lot 391; Collection André Bollen, Harmers, London, 22 Sept 1993, lot 751.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5579 Puerto Rico

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    1876 (Feb 10): Great Britain ½ d. rose-red pl. 6, 1 d. red pl. 154 and 1867 10 d. red-brown in a horizontal pair, used on 1876 registered cover from Mayagüez to Grenoble, France tied by two strikes of the "F85" obliterator in black with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in black at left (Feb 10). Straight line REGISTERED alongside applied on despatch or in St. Thomas in transit (unrecorded for Puerto Rico, listed in Parmenter & Gordon but not seen in St. Thomas) and oval REGISTERED / LONDON transit in red at right (March 1). Reverse with 'St. Thomas' cds (Feb 13) and Grenoble arrival (March 2). The sole recorded registered cover from a British Post Office in Puerto Rico and an impressive and beautiful rarity. Cert. BPA (2001).rnProvenance: Collection Vivien Sussex, Cavendish, Derby, 6 March 2002, lot 364.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5580 Puerto Rico

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    1873 (Jan 10): Great Britain 1 d. red pl. 154, a used horizontal strip of four on 1873 envelope from Mayagüez to Caracas tied by two splendid strikes of the "F85" obliterator in black with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in black at left (Jan 10). The envelope with piece missing at upper left corner and heavy crease away from adhesives, with pencil '2' (reales) due upon receipt for internal postage. Reverse with small part of St. Thomas transit cds. Scarce cover with perfect strikes to an unusual destination. Cert. Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection J. Naylor, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Nov 1983, lot 4504; Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 497.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5581 Puerto Rico

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    1873 (March 25): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 134, five examples all from the 'A' row and 1867 10 d. red-brown, straight edge at right, used on 1873 cover from Mayagüez to Genova, Italy tied by three bold strikes of the "F85" obliterator in blue with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in blue at base (March 25). Struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID in black with manuscript "1d." alongside with light pencil erasure and thus probably prepaid in cash to make the correct 1/4d. rate. Circular 'PD' in red applied in London (April 14) confirms this. Genova arrival (April 17) on reverse. Illustrated in Parmenter & Gordon on page 5/62. A beautiful cover for the connoisseur. Cert. Sismondo (2005)rnProvenance: Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 498.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5582 Puerto Rico

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    1876 (July 23): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 180, 1873 6 d. grey pl. 15 and 1867 10 d. red-brown in a horizontal pair, used on 1876 double rate cover from Mayagüez to Genova, Italy tied by two strikes of the "F85" obliterator in black with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds alongside (Jan 10). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Aug 12) on obverse and reverse with Genova arrival (Aug 14) in black. A charming and rare franking.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5583 Puerto Rico

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    1874 (Sept 10): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14 and 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 13, three examples, all used on small envelope from Mayagüez to France via London, tied by three strikes of the "F85" obliterator in black and by 'London / Paid' and oval 'PD' applied in red. Fine "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in black at left (Sept 10) and reverse, top flap missing, with Paris transit cds. One or two small imperfections but a scarce cover. Cert. Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection "Windsor", Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 660; Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 501.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5584 Puerto Rico

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    1875 (March 25): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14 and 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 14 in a slightly severed strip of three, used on cover from Mayagüez to Denmark via London, tied by two strikes of the "F85" obliterator in black with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in black at left (March 25). 'London / Paid ' cds (April 13) of transit in red and Nakskov arrival cds on reverse. Minor bends but a scarce and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 323; Collection Wally Knox, Mohrmann, Hamburg, 18-21 Oct 1977, lot 2065.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5585 Puerto Rico

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    1874 (Oct 11): Great Britain 1873 3 d. rose pl. 12, a horizontal strip of four used on 1874 entire letter from Mayagüez to Birmingham tied by two strikes of the "F85" obliterator in black with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in black at lower left (Oct 11). Birmingham arrival cds (Oct 27) on reverse. The strip affected by slight vertical file fold as to be expected but a charming and rare entire. Cert. Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 780; Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 491.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5586 Puerto Rico

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    1877 (April 9): Great Britain 1876 4 d. vermilion pl. 16, a fine single example used on 1877 entire letter from Mayagüez to St. Thomas tied by bold "F85" obliterator in black with "Mayaguez Porto Rico / Paid" cds in black at left (April 10). The entire with weak folds but an entire of wonderful fresh appearance - an extremely rare stamp used abroad. Cert. Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 785; Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 493.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5587 Puerto Rico

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    1875 (Dec 24): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 14, a horizontal pair used on 1875 double rate entire letter from Naguabo to Trinidad, Zurcher correspondence, tied by two fine strikes of the rare "582" obliterator in black with crisp strike of the "NAGUABO / PAID" datestamp at left (Dec 27, code C). Double arc 'Trinidad' arrival datestamp on obverse (Jan 3, 1876) in black. Manuscript '2' in blue for Trinidad credit, reverse with two 'St. Thomas' transit cds's (Dec 28). One stamp affected by vertical file fold but immensely rare with just three covers recorded from this Office: this being the earliest recorded usage.rnProvenance: Collection D. Scott Gallagher, Nutmeg, Danbury, 14 April 1999, lot 2413.rnrnrn                  
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5588 Puerto Rico

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    1876 (Jan 11): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 160, a horizontal strip of four used on 1876 cover from Ponce to New York endorsed 'via St. Thomas', heavily tied by "F88" obliterator, with 'Ponce - Porto Rico / Paid' cds below (Jan 11) in black and circular 'New York / Due 5 Cts.' datestamp of receipt (Jan 24) at right. Reverse with 'St. Thomas' British P.O. transit (Jan 13). A scarce cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5589 Puerto Rico

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    1876 (Oct 24): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 190, 1876 4 d. vermilion pl. 15 horizontal pair and 1873 1 s. green pl. 12 all used on double rate cover from Ponce to France tied by two strikes of the "F88" obliterator in black with 'Ponce - Porto Rico / Paid' cds (Oct 24) in black. Underpaid for the double rate (marked '2' at upper left) and struck with unframed 'T' in black (early usage). London cds on reverse (Nov 13) in red and three French datestamps, charged '13' décimes due to pay upon receipt. Slight flap fault and trivial imperfections but a rare and most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5590 Puerto Rico

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    1865 (Dec 11): Great Britain 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 181, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 7, 1865 6 d. lilac pl. 5 and 1865 1 s. green pl. 4, all used on 1865 entire letter from San Juan to Madrid, Spain tied by two bold strikes of the "C61" obliterator in black. 'London / Paid' transit datestamp at right (Dec 30) and manuscript '4' accountancy marking on front, reverse with 'Porto-Rico' despatch cds (Dec 11) and Madrid arrival (Jan 2, 1866). A beautiful and rare entire, there being just three four colour frankings from San Juan recorded and this is undoubtedly the finest. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1995), Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 517; Collection Adriano Landini, Spink, London, 2 May 2012, lot 87.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5591 Puerto Rico

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    1874 (Aug 12): Great Britain 1874 6 d. grey pl. 13 and 1867 2 s. blue, used on 1874 triple rate cover to Cadiz, Spain tied by fair strike of the "C61" obliterator in black. Light 'Puerto-Rico' cds in black also ties the 6 d. adhesive with 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Aug 28) with circular 'PD' above. Manuscript '4' in red crayon on front, reverse with Cadiz arrival cds (Sept 2). A most attractive and very rare entire.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5592 Puerto Rico

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    1872 (Sept 12): Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown, a horizontal pair in a deep shade, used on 1872 double rate entire letter from San Juan to Barcelona, Spain tied by bold strike of the "C61" obliterator in black. Fair 'Porto-Rico / Paid' cds below (Sept 12) in red and 'London / Paid' transit cds (Sept 28) with oval 'PD' in red. Manuscript '4' in red crayon on front, some aging around perfs. but a most attractive and rare entire. Cert. Sismondo (2005).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1017; Collection "Windsor", Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 676; Collection Gaspar Roca, Harmers, New York, 21 March 2006, lot 534.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5593 Puerto Rico

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    1866 (Aug 10): Great Britain 1865 3 d. rose pl. 4, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 8 in a horizontal pair and 1 s. green pl. 4, all used on 1866 cover from San Juan to Madrid tied by two fine strikes of the "C61" obliterator with red 'Porto-Rico / Paid' cds in red below (Aug 10). 'London / Paid' cds (Aug 28) and oval 'PD' and thus treated as fully paid in London. On arrival struck with large "½" (real) handstamp in blue and taxed for local delivery with 1866 20 c. lilac, two examples (Mi. 78) tied by Madrid cds (Aug 31) in black (repeated on reverse) and with '4' in red crayon. Ironed file fold but a remarkably beautiful and unique cover. Cert. BPA (1989).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 27-29 Nov 1969, lot 1012.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5594 Colombia

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    1852 (Dec 22): Entire letter from Cartagena to Schon Willink & Co. in St. Thomas, prepaid '4d.' in red manuscript, struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / CARTAGENA" in red. Reverse with double arc 'Cartagena' datestamp (Dec 26) in black. Minor aging, a superb strike on an attractive entire Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5595 Colombia

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    1865 (Sept 29): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 7, a used example tied to 1865 entire letter from Cartagena to New York by superb strike of the "C56" obliterator in black. Reverse with partial double arc 'Cartagena' datestamp and single ring COLON transit (Oct 4). Charged on arrival (docketed Oct 26) with circular '10' cents due for incoming Ship Letter. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5596 Colombia

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    1856 (March 5): Entire letter from Panama to Bogotá addressed to Tomas Mosquera, President of Colombia 1842-1845, carried privately from Panama to Colon where prepaid '4d.' in red crayon and struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / COLON" handstamp in red with equally superb double arc COLON datestamp displaying well on reverse (March 10) in red and rare thus. Transferred to the Colombian Post and struck with oval framed CARTAGENA / DEBE in red with corresponding '1½' charge marking adjacent. File folds as usual but a beautiful example of these rare markings Gi = £ 4'750.
    Starting bid : 2,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5597 Colombia

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    1865 (Sept 19): Entire letter from Santa Martha to New York struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / SANTA MARTHA" handstamp struck in red with manuscript prepayment '4' (pence) in red crayon alongside. Reverse with single ring 'Santa Martha' cds (Sept 19, code 'U' the 'C' inverted) and 'Colon' transit (Sept 24, code A) in black. Struck on arrival with circular 'Steamship / 10' charge marking in black. A choice entire in the foremost quality Gi = £ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5598 Colombia

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    1872 (June 15): Entire letter from Bucuramanga to New York, carried privately to Santa Martha where mailed with Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 12, tied by "C62" obliterator in black. British P.O. single ring 'Santa Martha' cds (June 29) and 'Colon' cds (July 3) both in black alongside. 'N.Y. Steamship / 10' charge marking (July 17) also on obverse. File fold crosses adhesive not detracting from the appearance of a most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5599 Colombia

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    1872 (Dec): Cover from Bogotá to Hartford, CT, USA franked initially by Colombia 1868 imperf. 10 c. lilac and 20 c. blue with 1870 5 c. orange-yellow (Scott 54, 55, 62), cancelled by 'BOGOTÁ' framed despatch handstamp in blue and by "F69" Savanilla obliterator in black, Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion applied for onwards transmission also tied by superb strike of the "F69" obliterator. SAVANILLA cds at left (Jan 1, year omitted) at left and single ring COLON transit cds (Jan 4, 1873) in black of transit. 'N.Y. Steamship / 10' charge marking of receipt (Jan 25) and manuscript "Due 10" in blue crayon. File fold away from adhesives but in this describer's opinion the finest of the very few Colombia / GB combination covers. Unique. Cert. BPA (1993).rnProvenance: Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 10 June 1993, lot 1057.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5600 Colombia

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    1853 (Aug 31): Entire letter from San Francisco, USA with superb blue sender's intaglio cachet on reverse, endorsed 'via Panama' to Valparaiso, Chile struck with PAID handstamp in black, with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / PANAMA" handstamp in red and manuscript '1/-' prepaid in red at left. Reverse with double arc PANAMA cds (Sept 21, code B) in black. A scarce and very fine entire Gi = £ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5601 Panama

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    1878 (Oct 6): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 191, a horizontal pair used on Sailor's Concessionary rate cover from Panama to Plymouth, endorsed from one J. Frost, a Stoker on board "HMS Pelican", tied by "PANAMA / C35" duplex (Oct 6) in black. Reverse with Plymouth arrival cds (Oct 28). One adhesive with rounded corner and the envelope aged but an extremely rare concessionary usage - rate of 1 d. for Panama transit charge and 1 d. for Sailor's rate.rnProvenance: Collection Charles A. Warren, Harmers, London 11-13 Nov 1974, lot 739.rn                   Collection André Bollen, Köhler, Wiesbaden, 8 Feb 1983, lot 598; David Feldman Private Treaty List, Ameripex 1986.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5602 Panama

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    1871 (April): Cover from Peru initially franked by 1868 Le Coq 1 d. green (Scott 12), probably carried privately to Panama where franked by Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 81, four examples, 1867 6 d. violet pl. 8 and 1 s. green pl. 4 all tied by six strikes of the "C35" obliterator with PANAMA / TRANSIT cds alongside (April 20) in black. Faint London transit cds in red and reverse with Genova arrival cds (May 17) in black and charged '40' centesemi for local delivery. A charming and rare cover.rnProvenance: Corinphila, Zurich, Sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5705.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5603 Panama

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    1879 (Aug 17): Great Britain 1½ d. lake-red pl. 3, a used block of eight (4 x 2) on cover via Panama to London tied by five strikes of the "C35" obliterator with three line PANAMA / TRANSIT datestamp below (Aug 17) all in black. Reverse with London arrival datestamp (Sept 13). Minor ironed wrinkles but a superbly attractive and extremely rare cover and an undoubtedly unique large multiple of this stamp cancelled in Panama.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 707; Harmers, London, 18 Nov 1986, lot 323.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5604 Panama

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    1875 (May 18): Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 14, a single example, a pair and a horizontal strip of six, used on triple rate cover from Panama to Newark, England. Single ring PANAMA cds in black below (May 18) and reverse with 'Newark' arrival (June 14) in black. Minor imperfections but a stunning and very rare franking.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5605 Panama

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    1877 (Oct 5): Great Britain 1877 4 d. sage-green pl. 15, a used horizontal strip of three on 1877 single rate entire letter from Panama to London endorsed 'per Nile', tied by two fine strikes of the "C35" obliterator in black. Single ring PANAMA cds below (Oct 6) and 'London / Paid' cds in red of receipt (Oct 30). Small split in face panel not detracting from the delightful appearance of a rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 704; Harmers, London, 18 Nov 1986, lot 322.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5606 Panama

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    1866 (Aug 7): Great Britain 1865 1 s. green pl. 4, a used example on 1866 entire letter from San Francisco, USA to Melbourne, Victoria endorsed 'Per Steamer via Panama', tied by "PANAMA / C35" duplex (Aug 25) in black. Carried on the "Kaikoura" of the 'Panama, New Zealand & Australia Royal Mail Co' and backstamped at Sydney (Oct 9) and Melbourne (Oct 13). Entire with file folds and the adhesive with rounded corner perf. however we record just one other cover from Panama to Australia in the Great Britain Used Abroad period being an 1867 franking to Sydney also bearing a 1 s. green pl. 4 (ex the Kornan collection). Rare.rnProvenance: Collection James de Voss.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5607 Panama

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    1880 (Sept): Guatemala ¼ r. black on buff postal stationery newspaper wrapper used to Havana, Cuba with framed 'Intervencion. / Ynutilizado' cachet (Not Valid) in violet and 'Retour à l'envoyer' applied in violet. Re-sent from Panama with the Not Valid cachet handstamped '5' and '0' in black and mailed from Panama and franked by Great Britain 1880 1 d. venetian red tied by fine "PANAMA / C35" duplex (Oct 7) in black. A most unusual and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Phil Kenton, Harmers, Zurich, 17 Nov 2005, lot 1058.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5608 Mexico

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    1830 (Jan 28): Entire letter from Mexico City to Belfast, Ireland endorsed 'per H.M.B. Mutine' with large wax seal on reverse and superb strike of "MEXICO" fleuron applied in Falmouth in bright green and arrival datestamp (April 19) in red. Rated '3/6d.' due on receipt in manuscript. A wonderful strike of a very scarce handstamp.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5609 Mexico

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    1844 (Sept 27): Entire letter from Tampico by ship to Vera Cruz, mailed at the Mexican P.O. with circular 'Franco / Santa Ana de Tamalaupais' cds (Schatzkes fig. 1585) and '1' (real) charge mark in blue on reverse, prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript and struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / TAMPICO" in red and equally superb double arc TAMPICO cds in red on reverse. A delightful and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5610 Mexico

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    1870 (Feb 27): Great Britain 4 d. vermilion pl. 11, a horizontal strip of three used on 1870 cover from Tampico to Lugano, Switzerland tied by two bold strikes of "C63" obliterator with double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. below (Feb 27) at left. 'London / Paid' transit  (March 28) and circular 'PD' applied in red, thence via Calais and Paris with further datestamps of 'Basel-Olten', Curio and Lugano (March 31) on reverse. An unusual usage placed directly on board the British ship to Vera Cruz and avoiding the Mexican internal fee. Illustrated in 'Mexican Maritime Mail' by Karl Schimmer and John Heath on page 127. Minor faults but a remarkable and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 7 Nov 1990, lot 5090.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5611 Mexico

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    1872 (Feb 27): Entire letter from Tampico to Guanajuato endorsed 'p. Paquete ingles a Vera Cruz', franked by combination of Mexico 1868 imperforate 25 c. blue on pink (39-71) tied by oval FRANCO EN / TAMPICO oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582) and Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 147, two singles and a pair, tied by two strikes of the "C63" obliterator in black for the additional cost of the voyage by sea to Vera Cruz. Double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. adjacent (Feb 27) in black. Docketed internally as received (March 8). A fine and rare combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnReference: Illustrated in: „Combination Mail of British P.O. Abroad“, page 28, by Geoff Kellow (1994)rnProvenance: Collection McGowan, RL, London, 25 Jan 1950, lot 88; Collection Robert Kempster, Harmers, London, 9 March 1989, lot 2435; Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 112.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5612 Mexico

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    1872 (Oct 27): Cover from Tampico to Vera Cruz franked by combination of Mexico 1872 imperforate 12 c. blue (40-72) tied by oval FRANCO EN / TAMPICO oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582) and Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion p. 8, tied by fine strike of the "C63" obliterator in black for the additional cost of the voyage by sea to Vera Cruz. Double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. below (Oct 28) in black. Docketed internally as received (Nov 2). A fine and rare combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5613 Mexico

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    1872 (Aug 26): Cover at double rate from Tampico to Vera Cruz franked by combination of Mexico 1872 imperforate 25 c. red (40-72) tied by oval FRANCO EN / TAMPICO oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582) and Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion p. 12 in a horizontal pair, tied by fine strike of the "C63" obliterator in black for the additional cost of the voyage by sea to Vera Cruz. Double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. (Aug 27) in black. Docketed internally as received (Aug 30). Central file fold well away from the adhesives, a fine and rare combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5614 Nicaragua

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    1882 (Jan 16): Great Britain 1880 1 s. orange-brown, pl. 13, wmk. Crown, used example lettered OI with part imprint 'Price' in margin, on 1882 cover from Fernando Chomorro in Granada to J. Hart the Nicaraguan Consul in London, tied by GREY-TOWN circular datestamp (Jan 16, code B) in black. 'London / Paid' arrival cds in red at left (Feb 13). A very scarce and extremely fine cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5615 Nicaragua

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    1882 (Jan 16): Great Britain 1880 1 d. venetian red, a single example and a horizontal strip of four, used on 1882 cover from Fernando Chomorro in Granada to Pector & Ducout in Paris, cancelled by three superb strikes of the GREY-TOWN circular datestamp (Jan 16, code B) in black.  Reverse with London traansit cds in red (Feb 13) and Paris arrival cds of the same day. A delightful and rare cover.rnNote: The Greytown British Postal Agency was closed on 1st May 1882.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5616 Nicaragua

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    1880 (Dec 7): Nicaragua 1869 perf. 5 c. black and 1878/79 rouletted 25 c. green (Scott 5+12), used on 1880 cover from Fernando Chamorro in Granada to Pector & Ducout in Paris (traders in brandy and gemstones) and cancelled by barred handstamp in black, with circular 'Correos de Nicaragua / Granada' cds in blue at left (Dec 7). Great Britain 1870 1½ d. lake-red pl. 3 and 1880 1 s. orange-brown pl. 13 overlapping the Nicaragua adhesives tied by neat GREY-TOWN circular datestamp (Dec 15) in black for full payment to destination with reverse showing faint London transit cds in red. The envlope with some wear at edges but a charming and extremely rare combination cover.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 898.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5617 Nicaragua

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    1881 (Oct 7): Nicaragua 1869 perf. 5 c. black and 1878/79 rouletted 25 c. green (Scott 5+12), used on 1881 cover from Granada to Pector & Ducout in Paris (traders in brandy and gemstones) and cancelled by framed "3/G" handstamp in black, with circular 'Correos de Nicaragua / Granada' cds in blue at left (Oct 7). Great Britain 1880 1½ d. venetian red and 1880 1 s. orange-brown pl. 13 at left partially overlapping the Nicaragua adhesives tied by neat GREY-TOWN circular datestamp (Oct 15, code B with month error) in black for full payment to destination; with reverse showing London transit cds (Nov 11) in red. A spectacular and particularly attractive combination cover. Cert. Holcombe (1987).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 77, Sept-Oct 1988, lot 5014.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5618 Argentina

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    1861 (Sept 27): Cover from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript and struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT BUENOS AYRES" handstamp in black. Reverse, slight opening tear on flap, with double arc 'Buenos Ayres' cds (Sept 27) in black. Couple of unobtrusive pinholes in the envelope but scarce and fine Gi = £ 850.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 522; Collection "Windsor", Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 504.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5619 Argentina

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    1865 (Oct 27): Great Britain 1857 1 d. red sstars, perf. 14, two examples used with 1862 3 d. rose and 1865 1 s. green pl. 4 on single rate 1865 cover from Buenos Aires to Warendorf, Prussia tied by four fine strikes of the "B32" obliterator in black. Reverse with single ring 'Buenos Ayres' cds (Oct 27) in black, obverse with 'London / Paid' cds (Dec 2) and circular 'PD' in red alongside 'Aus England per Aachen / Franco' transit in blue (Dec 3). Horizontal file fold away from the adhesives but breaking the paper, nevertheless a delightful and scarce three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5620 Argentina

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    1865 (Nov 25): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 73, a single example used on large part of English language "The Standard & River Plate News" mailed from Buenos Aires to Manchester, tied by fine strike of "B32" obliterator in black. An attractive and scarce Newspaper rate usage. Opinion Holcombe (1989).rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 531; Corinphila, Zurich, sale 80, March 1990, lot 5434.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5621 Argentina

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    1868 (Oct 27): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 146, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl.12 with closed tear and 1 s. green pl. 4 all used on 1871 cover from Buenos Aires to Stockholm, Sweden tied by two strikes of vertical "B32" obliterator in black. Double arc 'Buenos Ayres' cds on reverse (March 15) and Stockholm arrival cds (June 19), obverse with 'London / Paid' cds (June 16) and circular 'PD' in red with split rate '3d.' accountancy marking also in red. Despite imperfections a scarce cover - the 1 d. red plate 146 is not recorded by SG and the Swedish destination is, in all probability, unique from this Office.rnProvenanace: Afinsa, Madrid, 4 July 2001, lot 2022.
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5622 Argentina

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    1862 (Nov 2): Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 8, two examples used with 1856 6 d. lilac in a horizontal pair, on 1862 single rate cover from Buenos Aires to Paris endorsed 'Packet Anglais' tied by four strikes of the "B32" obliterator and by 'Eugenio Guion' oval sender's cachet in black. Oval 'PD' in red and 'London / Paid' cds on obverse in red. Reverse with single ring 'Buenos Ayres' cds (Nov 27) and Paris arrival cds (Jan 3, 1863). Minor corner bend to one 6 d. adhesive but a charming and scarce cover. Cert. Pröschold (1984).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5623 Argentina

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    1869 (Jan 26): Great Briain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 10, a horizontal pair used on 1869 cover from Buenos Aires to Toulouse, France, originally endorsed 'Par Southampton' and altered to 'Lisbonne', cancelled by "B32" obliterator. Reverse with single ring 'Buenos Ayres' cds. Underpaid and the adhesives cancelled by both red Bordeaux entry marking and by '12' décime charge marking. Toulouse arrival cds on reverse (March 6). Some aging but very few Great Britain Used Abroad covers are underpaid and this is partiularly fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5624 Argentina

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    1872 (Aug 14): Great Britain 1867 1 s. green pl. 5, a used vertical pair on 1872 double rate cover from Buenos Aires to Cromer, Norfolk endorsed 'per Douro', tied by fine strike of vertical "B32" obliterator in black. Reverse with single ring 'Buenos Ayres' cds (Aug 14), Norwich and Cromer datestamps (Sept 14). A few minor envelope imperfections but a most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5625 Argentina

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    1867/68: Argentina 10 c. green perf. 12, a fine used example (Scott 18A) on small mourning envelope in combination with Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 150 and 1858/79 2 d. blue pl. 13 all tied by three strikes of the "B32" obliterator in black. Two side flaps missing and undated but the envelope most probably contained a printed mourning announcement. Despite imperfections, a charming and extremely rare 'first period' combination usage.rnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons, London, Sept 1979, lot 983; Collection André Bollen, DF, Zurich 29-30 March 1984, lot 11537; Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 75.
    Starting bid : 6,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5626 Argentina

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    1870 (Dec 22): Combination cover from Buenos Aires to Savona, Italy endorsed 'p. Caldera, via Liverpool', franked by Argentina 1867 5 c. vermilion (Scott 20) tied by Buenos Aires cds in black (Dec 22) with apparently ignored Great Britain 1867 9 d. straw and 1 s. green pl. 4 tied in transit in London with "H" obliterators in black. 'London / Paid' transit and circular 'PD' in red on obverse (Feb 4) and Savona arrival datestamp on reverse of an attractive and unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5627 Bolivia

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    1875: Cover mailed at La Chimba / Antofagasta with superb oval CORREO DE LA CHIMBA / BOLIVIA intaglio seal with Ship vignette struck in black, prepaid to Cobija with fancy oval CANCELADO seal handstamp and framed FRANCA adjacent in black, alongside Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 13 (unpriced by Stanley Gibbons) and 1873 1 s. green pl. 10 tied by light strikes of "C39" obliterator with corresponding COBIJA datestamp of British P.O. below (July 22, code C). 'London / Paid' transit cds (Aug 28) and circular 'PD' in red; the 1 s. adhesive also tied by Calais entry marking in black (Aug 28) with Paris arrival cds on reverse. Insignificant aging but a spectacular and astonishing cover of great rarity and beauty. Signed A. Diena. Cert. RPSL (1972).rnProvenance:  'Junior Millionaires'', Shanahan Sale 84, Dublin, 7 Feb 1959, lot 323; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25.27 Nov 1969, lot 562; Collection Julius Steindler, RL, Basel,14 March 1972, lot 637; Stanley Gibbons, London, 17 May 1984, lot 36.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5628 Bolivia

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    1875 (July): Great Britain 1873 1 s. green pl. 10, a vertical strip of three lettered RF/TF, used on 1875 double rate cover from Cobija to Guildford, England endorsed 'via Panama, per W.I. Mail to Southampton' tied by two bold strikes of the "C39" obliterator in black. The stamps originally cut on piece from the envelope and thankfully returned to their original position, reverse with Guildford arrival cds (Aug 12). Possibly the finest strikes known of this amazingly elusive Postal Agency and despite the obvious imperfection, an attractive cover and a very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5629 Bolivia

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    1878: Great Britain 1873 6 d. grey pl. 15, a used example lettered TI, on 1878 cover from Antofagasta to New York, tied by fancy framed gothic script "Franca" handstamp in blue with octagonal framed "10c. / CORREOS ANTOFAGASTA / 10c." handstamp alongside. Reverse with 'Lima / Pral.' transit cds in black (May 12) and, on arrival struck with 'New York / Due 5 Cents' handstamp (June 2) for incoming Ship Letter fee. The 6 d. adhesive with blunted perforations in the wing margin not detracting from the beautiful appearance and of no significance compared to the rarity of the cover. An exceptional cover of great beauty.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 285; Collection André Bollen, DF, Zurich, 29-30 March 1984, lot 11546; Collection Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Spink Shreves, New York, 5 March 2008, lot 2041.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5630 Brasil

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    1866 (Nov 29): Cover from Bahia to Montevideo, Uruguay prepaid '1/-' in manuscript, struck with both "♚ / PAID / AT / BAHIA" handstamp and double arc BAHIA cds (Nov 29) struck well in black on obverse. Internal docketing of receipt (Dec 10). Ironed file fold but in exceptional quality for this rare marking Gi = £ 3'750.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 567.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5631 Brasil

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    1874 (June 5): Great Britain 1873 3 d. rose pl. 12 and 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 used on 1874 cover from Bahia to Bordeaux endorsed 'p. Galicia', cancelled by fine strike of the "C81" obliterator with 'Bahia' datestamp in black below (June 4). 'London / Paid' and circular 'PD' applied in red (June 30) on obverse with Calais transit and arrivals on reverse (July 1). Slightest of aging to perfs. but a fine and unusual cover - the 3 d. rose plate 12 was not issued to any British Post Office in Brazil and this is the latest reccorded usage of British stamps from this Office. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection E.E. Yates, RL, London, 31 July-1 Aug 1940; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 574; Collection Adriano Landini, Spink, London, 2 May 2012, lot 65.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5632 Brasil

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    1866 (Nov 11): Great Britain 1865 1 s. green pl. 4, a used example on 1866 cover from Bahia to Sale, Manchester endorsed 'per S.S.Rhone', tied by bold strike of "C81" obliterator with double arc BAHIA cds alongside (Nov 11) in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Nov 30) in red at left,  Manchester cds and 'Ashton-on-Mersey' arrival (Nov 30) on reverse, Some minor aging mentioned for accuracy, a fine and very rare Bahia usage.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5633 Brasil

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    1871 (Oct 25): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 130, two single examples and a horizontal pair used on 1871 cover form Pernambuco to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by four strikes of the "C82" obliterator in black. Reverse with single ring 'Pernambuco' datestamp (Oct 25) and internal docketing of receipt (Nov 7). The cover with vertical file fold and closed tears in front panel but a not unattractive and rare usage.rnProvenance: Collection 'Windsor', Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 539.rn                 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5634 Brasil

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 5635 Brasil

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    1872 (June 17): Great Britain 1867 3 d. rose pl. 7 in a rare block of four used with two 1867 6 d. violet pl. 9 on 1872 cover to London, elaborately endorsed 'England, via Liverpool, per. P.S.N.C. SS Olbers, June 17, 1872', all tied by five somewhat unclear strikes of the "C83" obliterator in black with 'Rio de Janeiro / Paid' cds in red at left (June 17). Reverse with two London arrival datestamps (July 9) in black and in red. Small faults as to be expected but a most unusual franking.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 593.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5636 Chile

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    1868 (Jan 5): Great Britain 1865 6 d. lilac pl. 6, two horizontal strips of four lettered IA-ID and JA-JD, on 1868 cover from Caldera to London cancelled by five strikes of the "C37" obliterator with 'Caldera' despatch cds below (Jan 5) with faint London arrival cds (Feb 17) also on obverse. One strip originally applied around the edge of the cover and sensibly opened for better Exhibit display. Ink manuscript on reverse 'see Stanley Gibbons 1917, page 52 no Z845'. A remarkable and rare franking, without doubt the largest recorded usage of the 6d. value from Caldera.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 15 April 1998, lot 899.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5637 Chile

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    1874 (May 5): Great Britain 1867 9 d. straw pl. 4, a used horizontal pair with perfs. trimmed at right, on 1874 cover from Caldera to Plymouth tied by bold strike of the "C37" obliterator with single ring 'Caldera' datestamp adjacent (May 5) both struck in blue. Reverse with one side flap missing but complete British P.O. 'Callao' cds (May 13) in black and Plymouth arrival cds (June 12). A rare and most appealing cover.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 281.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5638 Chile

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    1875 (Sept 18): Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown and 1873 1 s. green pl. 11 used on 1875 cover from Caldera to Genova, Italy tied by bold strike of "C37" obliterator with 'Caldera' cds (Sept 18) below, both struck in blue. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Oct 30) in red alongside and reverse with Genova arrival cds (Nov 2) in black. A few small holes in horizontal file fold do not detract from a rare cover to a most unusual destination for this Agency.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 606; Collection 'Windsor', Harmers, New York, 28 Oct 1983, lot 555; Collection Phil Kenton, Harmers, Zurich, 17 Nov 2005, lot 1036.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5639 Chile

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    1871 (Aug): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 85, an astonishing eighteen examples, four singles and two strips of seven, used on 1871 cover from Coquimbo to Tunbridge Wells, Kent for the 1/6d. rate, endorsed 'via Panama & West Indian Mail', cancelled by nine strikes of the "C40" obliterator in black. 'Coquimbo' cds (Aug), British P.O. 'Callao' transit cds (Aug 26), London red cds and Tunbridge Wells arrival (Sept 30) all on reverse with notation by sender "Nothing but Penny and Twopenny Stamps on the Coast". Heavy vertical crease and some adhesives with imperfections but this is of no great significance as Stanley Gibbons list but do not price any 1 d. red issue used in Coquimbo. A unique Chilean franking.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 626; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 869.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5640 Chile

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    1874 (Oct 17): Great Britain 1867 9 d. straw pl. 4, a horizontal pair used on 1874 cover from Coquimbo (imprinted 'Ferro-Carril de Coquimbo' on reverse) to Sutton, Surrey endorsed 'via Panama' tied by fine strike of "C40" obliterator with 'Coquimbo' cds alongside (Oct 17, code A inverted). Reverse with British P.O. 'Callao' transit cds (Oct 27) and Sutton arrival cds (Nov 28) in black. Minor edge wear and small faults to envelope but attractive and extremely scarce.rnProvenance: Collection Ennis, RL, London, 14 July 1948, lot 305; Harmers, London, 17-19 Dec 1962, lot 385; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 871.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5641 Chile

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    1867 (Oct 10): Great Britain 1867 1 s. green pl. 4 in a horizontal pair, used on 1867 cover endorsed 'via Panama & St. Nazaire' cancelled by fine strike of the "C40" obliterator in black with 'Coquimbo' cds on reverse (Oct 11) in black. Three line "Panama Transit" on front (Oct 30) alongside 'London / Paid' cds in red (Nov 26) with Liverpool arrival cds on reverse of the following day. Ironed file fold away from adhesives but a very rare cover and most attractive.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 624; Collection André Bollen, DF, Zurich, 29-30 March 1984, lot 11571.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5642 Chile

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    1868 (Dec 3): Small envelope mailed at British P.O. to France struck with fine "♚ / PAID / AT / VALPARAISO." (with stop) in red in lieu of stamps due to size of envelope, prepaid '1/7d.' in manuscript red ink. Double arc 'Valparaiso' cds on reverse (Dec 3) in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Jan 13, 1869) and oval 'PD' applied and thence via Cherbourg and the cover redirected to the Naval addressee in Toulon. A fine and unusual cover Gi = £ 500.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 873.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5643 Chile

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    1878 (Feb 13): Great Britain 1870 1½ d. lake-red pl. 3, a strip of eight lettered CA-CH, used on 1878 cover from Valparaiso to Plymouth endorsed 'via Straits' (of Magellan) tied by six strikes of the "C30" obliterator with 'Valparaiso' cds of despatch (Feb 13) below. Reverse with Plymouth arrival cds (March 27) in black. The last stamp folded over the edge of the cover and the first somewhat blunted at left but a most unusual make up for the 1 shilling rate and an attractive Southbound cover from this Office. Cert. RPSL (1982).rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 276.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5644 Chile

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    1877 (June 30): Great Britain 1870 1½ d. lake-red pl. 3 and strip of three 1873 6 d. grey pl. 15 used on cover from Valparaiso to Paris endorsed 'Voie de Panama' tied by four strikes of the "C30" obliterator with neat 'Valparaiso' cds below (June 30). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red also ties the first 6 d. (Aug 13) and reverse with Paris arrival cds. A fine make-up of the 1/7½d. rate and a charming franking.rnProvenance: Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 878.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5645 Chile

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    1877 (Feb 3): Great Britain 1870 1½ d. pl. 3, 1876 8 d. orange and 1867 10 d. red-brown used on 1877 cover from Valparaiso to Paris endorsed 'via Panama', tied by three strikes of the "C30" obliterator with neat 'Valparaiso' cds below (Feb 3). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red at left (March 17) and reverse with arrival. A most unusual make-up of the 1/7½d. rate and a charming three colour franking.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 650.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5646 Chile

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    1881 (Feb 12): Great Britain 1870 1½ d. lake-red pl. 3 used with 1880 1 s. orange-brown pl. 13 on 1881 cover from Valparaiso to Paris endorsed 'via Panama', the 1½ d. lightly tied (and cancelled by Calais transit to prevent re-use), the 1 shilling superbly tied by "C30" obliterator with 'Valparaiso' cds alongside (Feb 12) in black. Reverse with London cds in red (March 30) and Paris arrival. Fresh and very fine, a rare usage: the following month Chile joined the UPU and British stamps ceased to be sold in Chile.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5647 Chile

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    1874 (Dec 16): Chile 1867 5 c. orange-red (Scott 17) cancelled by segmented cork handstamp in black and paying the local rate, used on combination cover with Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 14, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 in a horizontal pair and 1873 1 s. green pl. 9 and mailed to Milano, Italy; tied by "C30" obliterator and by "VALPARAISO / PAID / C35" duplex (Dec 16) in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (Jan 17, 1875) in red also ties the 2 d. adhesive and the oval 'PD' in red ties the Chilean 5 cent. A spectacular and beautiful cover for the connoisseur. Cert. BPA (1962).rnProvenance: Collection Jean Boulad d'Humières, 1962; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 876.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5648 Chile

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    1875 (June 2): Great Britain 1867 3 d. rose pl. 12, two examples, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 and 1867 2 s. blue all used on 1875 mourning envelope sent registered from Valparaiso to the care of the Italian Consulate in Sydney, New South Wales endorsed 'via San Francisco' but this deleted and replaced with 'Brindisi', the adhesives tied by two strikes of the "VALPARAISO / C30" duplex (June 2) with two strikes of Valparaiso straight line REGISTERED in black. 'Registered / London' transit in red (July 17) and reverse with Sydney arrival (Sept 11). One 3 d. originally applied around the edge of the envelope but full of character, a delightful and very rare usage. Cert. BPA (1975).rnProvenance: Collection McGowan, RL, London, 26 JUly 1950, lot 427; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 650; Christie's, London, 21-22 Jan 1986, lot 1169.rn                  
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5649 Chile

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    1878 (Aug 27): Great Britain 1876 4 d. sage-green pl. 16, a vertical strip of three used on 1878 cover from Valparaiso to Plymouth tied by two strikes of the "C30" obliterator and by 'Valparaiso' despatch cds (Aug 28) in black. Reverse with Plymouth arrival cds (Oct 11). Sender's cachet in blue at left, some peripheral aging on the perfs. and small part of top flap missing on reverse, but a rare make-up of the 1 shilling rate.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 653; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Basel, 5 Dec 1981, lot 879.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5650 Chile

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    1872 (Sept 2): Great Britain 1872 6 d. chestnut pl. 11, a horizontal strip of three used on 1872 cover from Valparaiso to Liverpool endorsed 'via Panama', tied by two strikes of the "C30" obliterator with fine 'Valparaiso' despatch cds below (Sept 4). File fold well away from the adhesives which are in a bright vibrant shade, a fine and appealing cover.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 574; Collection André Bollen, DF, Zurich, 29-20 March 1984, lot 11579; Spink, London, 9-10 March 2005, lot 285; Collection Adriano Landini, Spink, London, 2 May 2012, lot 65.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5651 Chile

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    1878 (Aug 16): Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown, a horizontal pair used on 1878 cover from Valparaiso to Lunden, Holstein, Germany tied by "VALPARAISO / PAID / C30" duplex in black (Aug 16) with 'London / Paid' cds (Sept 27) and oval 'PD' applied in red. Reverse with faint arrival. Some aging to perforations but a charming and scarce franking.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 17-18 Feb 1969, lot 279;Collection G.C. Dyer, Christie's, London, 14 Nov 1984, lot 2354; Collection Gerhard Blank, RL, Zurich, 5 Dec 1991, lot 880.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF
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