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  • Lot# : 5115 Great Britain

    Messageries Impériales 1873: Cover from Accrington to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil endorsed "By Liverpoool Mail", franked by defective 1872/73 6 d. pale chestnut pl. 11 tied by 'Accrington / 5' duplex (April 7). Endorsement ignored, struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED and sent via Calais (April 18) and struck in Paris with framed Convention marking "F/20"in blue (Van der Linden fig. 1139). Carried on Paquebot "Said" replacing the "Gambie" which had sunk on its way back to from Brazil. Charged "350" reis due in blue manuscript (believed unique thus) in Rio (May 17) with cds of arrival. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 88. Rare. rnProvenance: J. R. Glassco
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5117 Great Britain

    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1873: Entire letter from London to Rio de Janeiro aat double rate endorsed "via Liverpool, pr. Str. Flamsteed", franked by 1867/80 1 s. green pl. 6 (two examples) tied by London / SE9 duplexes (Jan 18). On arrival in Rio (Feb 18) taxed at double rate with manuscript "480" reis due in blue. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 89. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5118 France

    RMSP 1859 (May 6): Entire letter from Paris to Pernambuco, Brazil endorsed "pr. Tyne Brésil via Southampton" franked by 1853 80 c. carmine, two single examples and a horizontal strip of four, ample to good margins, all tied by dotted 'DS2' lozenge in black with 'Paris' despatch cds adjacent (May 7). Framed 'P.P.' in red and 'London / Paid' transit (May 9) below, thence by the "Tyne" to destination where charged "1440" reis due, acid ink, in manuscript. Docketed internally on arrival (May 30). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 92. Some soiling and creasing but a rare franking.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5119 France

    Ligne du Brésil / Messageries Impériales 1860 (Sept 21): Cover from Paris to Pernambuco, Brazil endorsed "par Vapeur de Bordeaux" franked by 1853 80 c. carmine, creased, tied by dotted lozenge and Paris despatch cds (Sept 23). Framed 'P.P.' in red alongside. The cover with acid ink faults and defective, but the Inaugural Sailing of the Paquebot "Béarn" to South America under the newly signed 1860 France / Brazil Convention and thus an important item of Transatlantic Postal History. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 92.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5120 France

    SGTM 1874: Entire letter from Marseille to Rio de Janeiro endorsed "via Bordeaux", franked at triple rate by 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green (3) and 26 c. blue (9 examples) all tied by "6326" gros chiffres of Marseille / Place Centrale (July 30). Framed 'PD' in red and reverse with Cette-Bordeaux cds (July 31) and Rio de Janeiro arrival (Aug 22) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 93. Four stamps affected by file fold but nevertheless a scarce and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5121 France

    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1876 (March 1): Entire letter from Le Havre to Pernambuco endorsed "Str. Ville de Rio de Janeiro" at top, franked by 1871/75 5 c. green, 15 c. bistre and 80 c. carmine tied by '6311' gros chiffres of Le Havre Port with despatch cds below (March 2). Framed 'P.P.' in red and reverfse with "Pernambuco" arrival cds (March 21) and charged due "200" reis in green crayon on arrival. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5122 France

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    Messageries Impériales 1874: Cover mailed on board the "Mendoza" Steamer to Pernambuco, Brazil, franked by 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green and 25 c. blue (3 examples) presumably uncancelled on despatch, all tied by dotted Anchor lozenge and paying the single 80 centime rate. Struck with framed "F/17" Convention handstamp in black (Van der Linden fig. 1133) and annotated for double rate and struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in red. "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 4" datestamp in black below (Aug 20) and reverse with Pernambuco arrfival cds (Sept 7). Taxed "640" reis in blue crayon which has folded the lower left corner of the 5 c. adhesive, the cover without side flaps but nevertheless a most unusual usage. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 93. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2011).
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5124 Netherlands

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    Catalogue# : 24
    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1873: Cover from Amsterdam to Lisbon, Portugal via Bahia, Brazil endorsed "via England", franked by 1872 20 c. green horizontal pair, creased, tied by dotted numeral obliterator with Amsterdam despatch cds (Aug 28) at left. 'London / Paid' transit in red (Aug 30) and carried by L&H Steamer "Olber" to Bahia in error with Brazilian Bahia arrival (Sept 19) and British P.O. cds on obverse (Sept 21). Mailed back to destination on L&H Steamer "Ticho Brahe" to Lisbon with reverse showing "Por Transatlantico" cds (Oct 8), where charged '80' reis due in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 89. A most unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5129 Portugal

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    Catalogue# : 40
    RMSP 1874: Cover from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro endorsed "p. Tyber" (RMSP Steamer), franked by 1870 80 r. orange, perf. 12½, tied by "1" numeral obliterator with Lisbon despatch cds alongside (Dec 29). Reverse with Rio de Janeiro arrival cds (Jan  16, 1875) with manuscript '300' reis due in blue crayon. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 95.rnProvenance: Collection Karlheinz Wittig, Corinphila sale 184, Sept 2013, ex lot 4161.rn 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5130 Portugal

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    Catalogue# : 43C
    PSNC 1874: Mourning envelope from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro franked by 1870 150 r. blue, perf. 13½, tied by "1" numeral obliterator with Lisbon cds below (May 31). Rio de Janeiro arrival cds (June 23) on reverse with framed "300 / Rs." Postage Due marking in black. Carried on PSNC Steamer "Cotopaxi". Flap missing otherwise fine, a scarce stamp on letter. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 95.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5131 Portugal

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    Catalogue# : 39+41
    RMSP 1874: Cover from Porto to Rio de Janeiro endorsed "p. Paquete" franked by 1870 50 r. green and 100 r. lilac, perf. 12½, tied by "16" numeral obliterator with Porto despatch cds alongside (Sept 28). Carried on the non subsidised RMSP Steamer "Tiber". Reverse with Rio de Janeiro arrival cds (Oct 16) with manuscript '300' reis due in blue crayon. Some toning around perfs. but not unattractive. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 95.rn 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5132 Portugal

    1876: Cover from Horta, Azores to Rio de Janeiro, struck on despatch with "HORTA" cds (March 27) with reverse showing "Correio de / Lisboa" transit cds (April 4) in black. Carried on the Steamer "Henry IV" and struck on arrival in Rio with framed "300 / Rs." Postage Due marking in black.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5174 France

    SGTM 1875: Cover from Marseille to Montevideo franked by Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/75 30 c. grey-brown (2) tied by '2240' gros chiffres with Marseille despatch cds (April 14) below, carried on the "Poitou" and struck with framed "10 Centimos" charge marking in blue on arrival; also an 1868 front of cover to Montevideo endorsed per the SGTM Steamer "Bourgogne".
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5182 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 17
    Tait & Co. 1869: Entire letter from Antwerp to Buenos Ayres, Argentian endorsed "Pr. City of Rio Janeiro" franked by 1866 40 c. rose (2) tied by dotted "12" obliterators in black. "Anvers" despatch cds (Sept 30) alongside and framed "P.P.". Carried on the Tait & Co. Steamer via Falmouth. Reverse with scarce "CONF.N ARG.N / PAQ. BELGE" datestamp in black (Oct 1). Manuscript '2/4' in blue crayon (adarmes) on obverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 117. Minor file folds but a most attractive and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5184 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 28+30
    John Ryde Line 1874 (April 20): Entire letter from Liege to Buenos Ayres endorsed "voie d'Anvers", franked by 1869 20 c. dull ultramarine and contemporarily defectcive 30 c. orange-brown tied by "Liege" cds's (April 29) with "P.P." below. Reverse with "CONF.N ARG.N / PAQ. BELGE" datestamp in black (May 1) and carried on the Ryde Line Steamer "Ariadne". Internal docketing of receipt (June 10). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 118. Sold together with a printed 1871 Bill of Lading for the Ryde Line Steamer 'Bonita' carrying 6 packages of silver valued at £2'400. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5185 Netherlands

    Lamport & Holt (Booth Line) 1876 Nov 11): Netherlands 12½ c. grey postal stationery envelope up-rated with 1872 20 c. green tied by dotted numeral handstamps in black with Amsterdam despatch cds at left. The cover endorsed "via Belgium"  and struck on reverse with "CONF.N ARG.N / PAQ. BELGE" datestamp in black (Nov 15) and carried by the "S.S. Kepler" to Buenos Aires with arrival (Dec 10) also on reverse. The cover sensibly opened for Exhibit display. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 118. A rare usage to a very scarce destination.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 236.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5187 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1116+121+122
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    Italo-Platense Line 1873: Cover mailed on board the Steamer "Po" and endorsed "Pr. Vapor Po", probably in transit at Cadiz to Montevideo, Uruguay, bearing Spain 1872 40 c. brown, 1873 5 c. rose and 10 c. ultramarine (2) tied by large circular "COMPAÑIA DE NAVIGACION / ITALO-PLATENSE / Vapor Po" handstamp in blue (unique) with two further strikes of arrival cds "Montevideo / Uruguay" (July 4) in black and framed "10 Centimos" postage due handstamp of receipt in black. An absolutely stunning and unique cover. Cert. Graus (1999).rnProvenance: DF, Geneva, Private Treaty (2015).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5191 Great Britain

    RMSP 1866: Registered entire letter from Manchester to Montevideo at double rate endorsed "per Southampton Mail Reg'd", franked by 1858/76 2 d. blue pl. 9 in a horizontal pair, 1865/67 3 d. rose pl. 4 pair, 6 d. lilac pl. 5 single and pair all cancelled by "498" obliterators with oval framed "Registered / Manchester" and London in red (Aug 8 and 9) below. One or two faults to the adhesives but a fine and most unusual registered three colour franking. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 123.rn 
    Starting bid : 900.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5192 Great Britain

    RMSP 1874: Cover from Brighton to Asuncion, Paraguay endorsed "via Southampton", franked by 1867/80 1 s. green pl. 7 in a horizontal pair tied by "Brighton / 132" duplex (Feb 7). Reverse with "Kemp-Town / Brighton" cds (Feb 7). Carried on the "Neva" from Southampton to Buenos Ayres and thence by River Mail up the Parana and Paraguay rivers. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 123. An extraordinarily rare destination - just three stamped pre-UPU Transatlantic mails to Paraguay are recorded.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5193 Great Britain

    RMSP 1855: Printed Matter rate wrapper with Newspaper handstamp in red at left, from Liverpool to Buenos Ayres, Argentina with printed endorsement "pr. Steamer via Southampton", franked by 1855 1 d. red star tied by Liverpool / 466 "Spoon" duplex (June 7). Reverse with London (July 9) datestamp in red. Carried on the last RMSP voyage of the "Great Western" to Rio and thence on the "Camilla" to Buenos Ayres. A scarce usage. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 124.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5194 Great Britain

    Messageries Impériales 1867: Cover from Leeds to Buenos Ayres endorsed "p. French Str. via Bordeaux" franked by 1865/67 4 d. vermilion pl. 8 and 1 s. green pl. 4 tied by 'Leeds / 447' duplexes (May 23). Red 'PP' and 'Angleterre / Calais' entry mark in blue on obverse (May 24) and carried by "Estramadure" Paquebot to Rio and thence on the "Aunis" to Buenos Ayres. Manuscript "2/4" tax in blue manuscript for a letter of between 4 and 8 adarmes. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 124. Slight rubbing but a scarce cover by the (4d.) more expensive  route.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5195 Great Britain

    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1866: Refolded cover from Liverpool to Montevideo, Uruguay endorsed "per S.S. Uruguay" and "Consignees", franked by 1865/67 6 d. lilac pl. 5 and 1 s. green pl. 4 tied by Liverpool / 466 duplexes (Oct 10) paying the 1½ ounce rate. No arrival tax charged as a Consignee's letter - mailed with cargo. An unusual usage. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 125.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5196 Great Britain

    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1878: Entire letter from Manchester to Montevideo, Uruguay endorsed "via Liverpool Str. Archimedes", franked by 1873/80 6 d. grey pl. 16 horizontal pair tied by 'Manchester / 498' duplexes (Sept 12). Reverse with Liverpool cds (Sept 13) and Montevideo arrival (Oct 14). Charged with "10" centavos due marking in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 125. A few wrinkles but an attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5197 Great Britain

    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1871: Cover from Dublin, Ireland to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Liverpool", franked by 1867/80 6 d. mauve pl. 9 in a horizontal pair tied by 'Dublin / 186' duplexes (Jan 19). Carried on the L&H Line Steamer "Copernicus". Docketing of receipt at left in manuscript "Rec'd 21 February". Manuscript "2/4" in blue crayon for a letter of between 4 and 8 adarmes. A most attractive cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 126.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5198 Sardinia

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    RMSP 1863: Cover from Genova to Montevideo, Uruguay endorsed "Paquete Francé" franked by Sardinia 1862/63 5 c. green with huge margins and portions of adjoining stamps at top and at base, 80 c. deep orange with good margins and Italy litho 15 c. blue all tied by "Genova" datestamps (July 25) in black. 'Italie / Lanslebourg' transit in red (July 25) and thence via London (July 27). Carried oln RMSP Steamer "Parana" to Rio and thence on the "Mersey" to Montevideo. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 127. File fold affects the 80 c. but a stunning three colour mixed franking to an unusual destination. Cert. Raybaudi (1987).
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5199 Sardinia

    RMSP 1861: Cover from Genova to Buenos Ayres, Argentina at double rate endorsed "via D'Inghilterra" franked by Sardinia 1855/63 40 c. carmine and 80 c. yellow-orange with touched to large margins all tied by "Genova" datestamps (Jan 4) in black. 'Sardaigne /Culoz' transit in red (Jan 6) and thence via London. Carried on RMSP Steamer "Magdalena" to Rio and thence on the "Mersey" to Montevideo. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 127. File fold affects two stamps with surface rub on 40 c., a scarce franking to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5200 Italy

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    Messageries Impériales 1864: Cover from Genova to the Italian Consul in Buenos Aires, Argentina franked by De La Rue 1863 5 c. grey-green, 10 c. orange-brown pair, 15 c. pale blue and 30 c. brown (2) all tied by 'Genova' datestamps (Sept 17) in black and by 'Italie / Lanslebourg' transit in red. Carried on the Ligne du Bresil Packet "Béarn" to Rio and thence on the "Saintonge" to Buenos Aires. Minor imperfections at base but a scarce DLR four colour franking. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 128. Signed E. Diena. Cert. S. Sorani (1996).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5201 Italy

    Messageries Impériales 1877: Cover from Genova to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed "via di Bordeaux", franked by 1863/67 30 c. brown, 60m c. lilac, small fault, and 1867 20 c. blue tied by dotted '13' numeral obliterators in black. 'Genova' despatch cds (Feb 1) alongside and 'Italie / Amb. M.-Cenis' datestamp in red (Feb 2). Carried on Paquebot "Niger" to Buenos Aires with circulaar "LIGNE J" datestamp (Feb 5) on reverse with Buenos Aires arrival cds (March 1). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 128.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5202 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 28
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    Spanish Line 1854: Cover from Madrid to Buenos Ayres endorsed "via Canarias", franked by 1854 2 r. vermilion on thin white paper (Edifil 25), ample to large margins all round for the issue, tied by barred oval obliterators in black. Madrid despatch cds (June 20) at right in blue. Carried entirely by Spanish ship. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 129. A fine and very rare franking. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Comex (2014).
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5203 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 34
    Spanish Line / RMSP 1855: Cover from Cadiz to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "Via Canarias, Paquete Ingles", franked by 1865 2 r. violet on bluish, wmk. loops, in a horizontal pair, scissor cut in central margin only, tied by barred oval obliterators in black. Cadiz despatch cds in blue at right (Sept 11). Transferred to British Post Office with TENERIFFE double arc cds on reverse (Sept 15) and struck with very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / TENERIFFE" in black (Gi CC2 = £ 3'750) on obverse alongside "1/-" prepaid in manuscript. Carried on RMSP "Avon" to Rio and the "Camilla" to Buenos Ayres, docketing of receipt internally (Oct 30). Disinfected with slits, probably at Teneriffe against yellow fever outbreak. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 129. A magnificent and rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection John Sacher, Spink, London, 13 Dec 2016, lot 1062; Collection John Sacher (2016); Corinphila sale 220, Nov 2017, lot 4982.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5204 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 34
    RMSP 1858: Cover from Barcelona to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Londres" franked by 1855 2 r. brown-violet, wmk. Loops, two single examples with margins touched to fine, left hand stamp with "CORRFOS" error; tied by circular  '46' numerals in black with 'Taragona' despatch cds at right (Dec 24). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (Dec 29) above and reverse with 'La Junquera' transit. Carried on the RMSP Steamer "Tamar" from Southampton to Rio and on the "Camilla" to Buenos Ayres. A scarce cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 130.rnProvenance: Collection Manuel Tizón.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5205 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 48
    RMSP 1860: Cover from Barcelona to Montevideo, Uruguay addressed "Para D. Isidro pla capitan de la Polacra Feliz", franked by 1860/61 2 r. lilac on pale lilac, a horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, tied by circular "2"  numeral in black and by 'Barcelona' despatch cds (July 4). 'London / Paid' transit cds in red (July 7) and reverse with 'La Junquera' transit. Carried on the RMSP Steamer "Tyne" from Southampton to Rio and on the "Mersey" to Montevideo. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 130. A fine and scarce entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5206 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 57+60
    RMSP 1865: Entire letter from Taragona to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Lisboa" franked by 1864 12 c. green and 2 r. blue, clear to large margins, tied by circular numeral obliterator in black with 'Taragona' cds (Jan 5) alongside. Reverse with Lisbon transit cds (Jan 12) and carried by RMSP Steamer "Oneida" to Rio and thence on the "Mersey" to Buenos Ayres. A most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5207 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 93+95
    RMSP 1869: Entire letter from Bilbao to Buenos Ayres, Argentina at double rate endorsed "Via Lisboa", franked by 1868/68 50 m. brown-lilac, two singles and two pairs, and 200 m. green in a horizontal pair all tied by circular '46' numeral obliterators in black with 'Taragona' despatch cds (May 7) alongside. Carried from Lisbon by RMSP Steamer "Oneida" to Rio and thence on the "Arno" to Buenos Ayres. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 132. Minor imperfections but a scarce and attractive entire.rnProvenance: Collection Manuel Tizón.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5208 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 101
    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1871: Entire letter from Bilbao to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "Via de Portugal", franked by 1870 50 m. ultramarine in horizontal strips of three and of four, tied by mute dotted lozenge obliterators in black with 'Bilbao' cds of despatch at right (Oct 3). Reverse with Madrid transit cds. Carried on the L&H Steamer "Biela" from Lisbon to Buenos Ayres, internal docketing of receipt (Nov 7). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 132. An attractive entire. Signed Raybaudi.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5209 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 101+103
    Messageries Impériales 1870 (Aug 20): Cover from Barcelona to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Lisboa", franked by 1870 50 m. ultramarine in a strip of three and single 200 m. brown tied by 'Barcelona' cds's in black. Reverse with 'Badajoz' transit cds (Aug 26) and thence from Lisbon on French Paquebot "Senegal" to Buenos Ayres with internal docketing of receipt (Sept 18). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 133. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5210 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 117+121+122
    SGTM 1873: Cover from Barcelona to Montevideo at single rate endorsed "via Barcelona" franked by Amadeo 1873 5 c. rose, 10 c. ultramarine and 1872 50 c. green all tied by mute dotted lozenges in black with 'Barcelona' despatch cds at right (March 30). Carried on the SGTM Steamer "Bourgogne" from Marseille to Montevideo. Taxed on arrival with framed "10 Centimos" due marking in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 131. The 5 c. crossed by file fold but a fine and attractive three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5211 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 126+127+131
    SGTM 1874 (June 15): Entire letter from Barcelona to Buenos Ayres at double rate, endorsed "Via Barcelona, America del Sur", franked by 1873 5 c. rose, (2), 10 c. dull green (2) and 50 c. ultramarine (2), two stamps crossed by file fold, all tied by mute dotted lozenge in black. Carried on the SGTM Steamer "France" from Marseilles to Buenos Ayres, where charged "3/6" in blue manuscript for a letter between 8 and 12 adarmes. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 131. An attractive three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5212 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 135+136+140
    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1875: Cover from Puerto St. Maria, Badajoz to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Lisboa" franked by 1874 2 c. yellow, 5 c. violet, 40 c. red-violet (2), the latter somewhat faded, tied by Puerto Sta. Maria datestamps in black with 'Badajoz' cds (June 14) on reverse. Carried by L&H Steamer "Donati" to Montevideo (July 14) and thence to Buenos Ayres on the following day.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5213 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 135+139+141+145
    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1875: Cover from Barcelona to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Lisboa", franked by 1874 2 c. yellow, 25 c. brown, 50 c. pale orange and 1875 10 c. brown tied by 'Barcelona' cds's (May 1) in black. Reverse with 'Badajoz' transit cds (Aug 26) and thence from Lisbon on L&H Steamer "Donati" to Buenos Ayres with internal docketing of receipt (May 29). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 133. Minor imperfections but an unusual mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5214 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 17+18+27
    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line 1870: Cover from Antwerp to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "via Liverpool", franked by 1865/67 40 c. rose, 1 fr. violet and 1869 10 c. green all tied by dotted '12' numeral obliterators in black with Anvers despatch (Oct 17) and framed "PP". 'London / Paid' transit in red (Oct 18). Carried on the Booth Line Steamer "City of Rio de Janeiro" with manuscript '2/4' in blue for a letter between 4 and 8 adarmes. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 134. A fine mixed issue combination cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5215 Belgium

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    Catalogue# : 33
    SGTM 1875: Cover from Antwerp to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed "via Marseille", docketed as weighing 47 grams, franked by 1869/70 1 fr. lilac in a horizontal strip of three and a horizontal strip of four cancelled by "Anvers (Station)" datestamps (Sept 13) in black. Framed 'P.P.' alongside and reverse with 'France / Midi' cds, Paris cds, Marseille cds (Sept 15) and Buenos Aires arrival (Oct 12). Rated "6/2" in blue manuscript for a letter between 20 and 24 adarmes. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 134. Some aging to perfs. but a spectacular and rare high franking.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5220 Portugal

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    Catalogue# : 39+40+41
    Lamport & Holt (Booth) Line / Messageries Impériales 1872/73: Entire letters (2) from Barcelona to Buenos Ayres, Argentina, each mailed from Lisbon. Earlier entire endorsed "Vapor Ebro" (L&H Line), franked by 1870 80 r. orange, perf. 12½, tied by "1" numeral obliterator with Lisbon despatch cds alongside - rate for subsidised ships; second entire with 1870 50 r. green, small fault and 100 r. lilac carried by unsubsidised French Packet "Senegal". A saving of 70 reis using a subsidised ship.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5243 Great Britain

    Messageries Impériales 1870/72: Cover fronts (2) from Manchester to Bogotá, Colombia, earlier example with 1867/80 1 s. green pl. 4 and 2 s. pale blue tied by '498' obliterators and carried by French Ligne A Packet "Floride" with "SANTA MARTA / DEBE" and charged '30' centavos due in blue; 1872 example with single 1867 2 s. blue similarly tied and carried on the "France" with "SANTA MARTA / DEBE" in black and charged '20' centavos due. An attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5257 France

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    Messageries Impériales 1864 (Jan  22): Entire letter from Le Havre to La Guayra, Venezuela and forwarded on to Caracas, endorsed per "Eugenie", franked by 1862/63 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine tied by '1769B' gros chiffres in black with 'Le Havre / Le Port' despatch cds at left (Jan 24) and carried on the "Eugenie" to Fort de France, thence on the Packet "Cacique" to Trinidad. On arrival in La Guayra franked by Venezuela 1863/64 2 r. green (Scott 14) tied by "Correos / La Guaira" cds in black (May 23) for internal rate to Caracas. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 159. An exceptional combination usage, one of just three known with this issue. Signed Calves. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2011).rnProvenance: Collection Knut Heister (2012). Edition D'Or XVI, page 121.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5258 France

    Hambourg American Linie / Tencuag 1866 (April 15): Entire letter from Le Havre to Carupano, Venezuela, originally endorsed "Par Steamer anglais via Southampton" for an RMSP ship, franked by faulty 1862/63 80 c. carmine tied by '1769' gros chiffres with 'Le Havre' cds adjacent (April 16) and framed 'P.P.' in red. Sorting altered due to the next RMSP sailing on May 2, and sent on the "Tencuag" with three line handstamp "Hambourg American / Linie TENCUAG / CPd. Poor 18 April 66" in black (CPd. = Carriage Paid?). Reverse with British P.O. "St. Thomas" double arc cds (May 2) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 159. The cachet and cover believed unique by this German Line, carried five years before HAPAG operated.rnProvenance: Collection Von Strokirch.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5259 Great Britain

    Cunard / Brazil Line / RMSP 1861: Front and back of cover from Spain to London with Forwarding Agent manuscript "Forwarded by your most obedt. servt. Geo G Sandeman & Co, London 16 Feb 1861" on reverse who applied 1857 1 d. red star for the Late Fee and paid "1/2½d." in cash, tied by London obliterator and endorsed cover "p. Australasian Packet" confusing Carupano for Cuba. Cover mailed to New York via Brazil Line "Desora" to Havana where treated as paid with oval FRANCO in black and two "Habana" datestamps (March 27) and framed "NE2". Thence via RMSP "Clyde" to British P.O. in ST. THOMAS (April 13) and carried by Steamer "Pajaro del Oceano" to Venezuela with "Correos / La Guaira" cds (April 22) in black and overland to Carupano. A most unusual and appealing cover traversing six different countries. Signed Holcombe.rnProvenance: Collection 'Hogenborg', Köhler (March 2019).
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5260 Danish West Indies

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    Catalogue# : 10/I
    Venezuelan Line 1879: Cover from St. Thomas to Caracas, Venezuela endorsed "pr. Olga", franked by September 1876 5 c. pale green & grey, two singles and a horizontal pair tied by "ST. THOMAS" circular datestamps (May 3) in black. Internal docketing of receipt (May 9). The pair crossed by vertical file fold and one with wrinkled corner but a rare early usage and a most attractive cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5289 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 95
    RMSP 1869 (May 24): Entire letter from Santander to Trinidad (for forwarding to Carupano, Venezuela), endorsed "via Inglaterra" franked by 1868 200 m. blue-green, four examples, tied by Santander datestamps in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (May 27) and oval red 'PD', further struck with "1d." Colonial credit marking for Trinidad in red. Carried by the RMSP "Solent" to St. Thomas, thence by the "Eider" to Trinidad with double arc arrival cds on reverse (June 21) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 175.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5290 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 103
    RMSP 1870 (June  24): Entire letter from Santander to Trinidad (for forwarding to Carupano, Venezuela), endorsed "voie de Southampton" franked by 1870 200 m. deep brown in a block of four, tied by Santander numeral obliterator and datestamp in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (June 27) and oval red 'PD'. Carried by the RMSP "Nile" to St. Thomas, thence by the "Tyne" to St. Lucia and the "Arno" to Trinidad. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 175. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5334 France

    White Star Line1872 (Oct 6): Cover from Bordeaux to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed "Via Magellan pr. Republic" franked by Siège 40 c. orange (five examples, one with wide '4'), all tied by '532' gros chiffres on despatch at Bordeaux (Oct 7). Framed 'P.P.' in red below, internal docketing of receipt (Nov 10). A remarkable cover - the sole recorded voyage of the Steamer "Republic" of the White Star Line to South America. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 200. One stamp with corner bend otherwise fresh and very fine: at the time, this was the fastest journey recorded to Valparaiso, just 33 days, whilst the RMSP / PSNC Steamers generally took 40 days.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5335 France

    RMSP & PSNC 1856: Cover freom Nantes to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed "Par Packet Anglais voie de Panama" franked at double rate with no less than seventeen 20 c. deep blue and 80 c. carmine, faults, tied by '22211' petit chifres in black. Nantes despatch cds (June 12), thence via London (June 16) and carried on the RMSP Steamer "Parana" from Southampton to St. Thomas, and the "Dee" to Colon. Transhipped to PSNC Steamer to Valparaiso where taxed "25" (centavos) for local delivery in red. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 201. Despite imperfections a spectacular franking.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5336 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 48
    RMSP / PSNC 1861: Cover from Barcelona to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed "via de Inglaterra", franked at five times rate with 1860/61 2 r. lilac on pale lilac, three vertical pairs and a block of four, mainly ample to large margins all round and of fine colour, tied by circular "2" numerals and by 'Barcelona' despatch cds (March 28) in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds (March 30) on obverse and reverse with La Junquera transit. Carried on the Steamer "La Plata" from Southampton to St. Thomas, thence on the "Tamar" to Colon and PSNC vessel to Valparaiso, where taxed "65" centavos handstamped due to pay in red. A most attractive and rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Manuel Tizón.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5348 France

    RMSP & PSNC 1866 (March 30): Entire letter from Paris to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "Par Plata via Panama", franked at triple rate with 1863/63 20 c. blue, 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, a single and a horizontal pair, all tied by 'Paris Star / 1' with 'Paris / Rue D'Enghien' despatch cds below (March 31). Thence via London (April 2) and Southampton on the RMSP "La Plata" to St. Thomas, "Tamar" to Colon and struck with British P.O. "PANAMA" datestamp (April 22) in black. PSNC Steamer "Peru" from Panama to Cobija with rare British P.O. "COBIJA" arrival cds (May 9) in blue. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 207. The adhesives with imperfections but a rare and appealing entire.rnProvenance: 'The Cobija Find', RL, Basel, Nov 1981; Collection Percy Bargholtz (2013).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5349 Great Britain

    RMSP / PSNC 1861: Entire letter from London to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "Via Panama" by handstamp, franked by 1857 1 d. red star as Late Fee and "2/-" paid in  cash, 'London / Paid' cds in red (Oct 1) alongside. Carried on the "Seine" to St. Thomas and thence by the "Solent" to Colon. Double arc PANAMA cds in black (Oct 22). Thence by PSNC vessel "Lima" to Callao and South to Cobija. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 208. An attractive usage to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5350 Great Britain

    RMSP / PSNC 1870: Entire letter from London to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "Via Southampton & Panama", franked by 1867/80 6 d. mauve pl. 9 and 1 s. green pl. 4 tied by London duplexes (Dec 1). Carried on the "Nile" to Colon. Thence by PSNC vessel to Callao and South to Cobija with fine strike of British P.O. "COBIJA" arrival (Jan 8, 1871) in black on obverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 208. Small fault to the 6 d. adhesive but an attractive usage to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 175.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5351 Great Britain

    PSNC 1874: Entire letter from London to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "per Liguria via Bordeaux", franked by 18783/80 1 s. green pl. 9 tied by 'Exchange Liverpool / 466' duplex (Sept 10). Carried on the PSNC Steamer "Liguria" direct to Cobija via the Magellan Straits. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 208. An attractive usage to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5364 France

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    RMSP & PSNC 1860 (July 30): Entire letter from Paris to Guayaquil, Ecuador endorsed "Voie de Panama" with blue handstamp, franked by 1853 20 c. blue horizontal pair, touched to huge margins with portions of adjoining stamps at top and at base, and 80 c. carmine in a horizontal strip of four with margins all round. Paris despatch cds (July 31) and 'London / Paid' transit in red (Aug 1), carried on the RMSP "Shannon" to St. Thomas, thence via the "Solent" to Colon. Struck with "PANAMA" double arc cds in black (Aug 22) and thence via PSNC Steamer from Panama to Guayaquil. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 214. A fine and most attractive entire. Cert. Von der Weid (1997).rnProvenance: Collection 'Mont Blanc', Corinphila sale 104, Sept 1998, lot 7942.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5388 France

    RMSP & PSNC 1851 (June 14): Cover from Paris to Lima, Peru at triple rate endorsed "Par Packet Anglais voie de Panama", franked by 1849 15 c. green on greenish in a horizontal pair with just touched to huge margins on three sides and showing portions of three adjoining stamps, with 1 fr. carmine single and horizontal strip of five with generally fine margins, all tied by 'grille sans fin' in black with Paris despatch cds below. Carried by the RMSP "Medway" from Southampton to Chagres and PSNC "New Granada" from Panama to Callao (July 23). Red framed 'PD' and manuscript '2' for reales due upon delivery. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 226. A stunning and most attractive cover. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5389 France

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    Catalogue# : 13+14+16+17
    RMSP & PSNC 1856: Entire letter from Paris to Arequipa, Peru at triple rate franked by 1853 10 c. bistre, 20 c. deep blue, 40 c. orange, single 80 c. carmine and a horizontal strip of six, margins touched to very fine but the strip affected by file fold, all tied by 'pointilles' roller in black with Paris despatch cds above (Aug 15). Mailed via RMSP Steamer "Magdalena" from Southampton to St. Thomas, the "Dee" to Colon and PSNC Steamer from Panama to Arequipa. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 226. Imperfections but a most attractive and rare franking.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5390 France

    Compagnie Générale Maritime, later Compagnie Générale Transatlantique 1857: Entire letter from Paris to Lima at single rate endorsed "via Panama" and carried on the first experimental voyage of the CGT Line to the Antilles and Chagres, franked by 1853 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue (2), 40 c. orange (2) and single 80 c. carmine, margins clear to large on all adhesives, cancelled by "1" lozenge of dots with Paris despatch (Jan 31) and framed 'P.P.' in red. Reverse, with circular cachet "COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE MARITIME / PARIS" in blue. Transhipped to a PSNC vessel from Panama to Callao. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 227. A very rare entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5394 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 54
    RMSP / PSNC 1864: Cover from Barcelona to Arequipa, Peru at double rate endorsed "via de Inglaterra" franked by 1862 2 r. green, two horizontal pairs, clear to fine margins all round, tied by circular "2" numeral obliterator with Barcelona despatch cds at right (Jan 27). 'London / Paid' transit in red (Jan 29) and thence carried by the RMSP Steamer "La Plata" from Southampton to St. Thomas, "Tyne" to Colon with double arc PANAMA cds (Feb 24) on obverse; and PSNC Steamer to Islay with dotted arrival on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 229. File folds away from the adhesives, a scarce destination at this date.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5395 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 60
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    RMSP / PSNC 1864: Cover from Barcelona to Arequipa, Peru at double rate endorsed "via de Inglaterra" franked by 1864 2 r. blue on rose, two horizontal pairs, large margins all round, tied by barred numeral obliterator with Barcelona despatch cds at right (Dec 15). 'London / Paid' transit in red (Dec 19) and thence carried by the RMSP Steamer "Seine" from Southampton to St. Thomas, "Tyne" to Colon with double arc PANAMA cds (Jan 24) on obverse; and PSNC Steamer to Callao with Lima (Feb 2) arrival on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 229. File fold away from the adhesives, a scarce destination at this date. Cert. Graus (1992).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5397 Italy

    RMSP & PSNC 1876: Entire letter from Genova to Callao, Peru franked by 1863/67 40 c. carmine and 60 c. lilac, each in horizontal pairs, tied by '13' dotted numeral of Genova with despatch cds (June 28) alongside. London transit in red with accountancy in red crayon '1.70'. Carried on the RMSP "Nile" to Colon, trans-shipped to PSNC vessel from Panama to Callao, where taxed on arrival with 1874 5 c. vermilion pair cancelled in blue (Scott J2). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 231. A scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5398 Great Britain

    RMSP 1875: Cover from Liverpool to Lima endorsed "via Southampton", franked by 1873/80 6 d. grey pl. 14 and 1 s. green pl. 12 tied by 'Exchange Liverpool / 466' duplexes (Dec 1). Carried on the "Moselle" to Colon. Taxed on arrival per PSNC Steamer with 1874 Peru Postage Due 10 c. orange (Scott J3) tied by Lima cds in black. No side flaps but a most attractive and scarce usage. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 232.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5399 Great Britain

    1869/87: Printed Circulars (6) all complete and all addressed to Peru; one 1869 example franked by 1858/74 2 d. blue pl. 13. from Liverpool, a further example from the same correspondence franked by a strip of three 1864/79 12 d. reds; together with four further entires, each franked by 1881 1 d. lilac. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5400 Great Britain

    RMSP / PSNC 1865: Entire letter from Liverpool to Piura, Peru at single rate, endorsed "West India Mail via Southampton" and franked by 1867 2 s. pale blue tied by 'Liverpool / 466' duplex (Nov 1) and unusual "Paid / Liverpool" in red below. Carried on the "La Plata"  from Southampton to Jamaica, thence by the "Tyne" to Colon with PANAMA single ring transit cds (Nov 26) in black. PSNC Steamer to Callao and '10 c.' tax for the remainder of the journey to Piura. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 233. A fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5401 Great Britain

    RMSP / PSNC 1865: Entire letter from Liverpool to Lima, Peru at double rate, endorsed "P. W. India Str. from Southampton" and franked by 1865/67 1 s. green pl. 4 single and strip of three, tied by 'Liverpool / 466' duplexes (June 1). Carried on the RMSP "Tasmanian" to St. Thomas and the "Eider" to Colon. Struck with PANAMA double arc transit (June 24) in black and transhipped to PSNC vessel to Callao. Lima arrival cds on reverse of a slightly soiled but scarce entire. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 233.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF
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