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  • Lot# : 5102 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1874 (April 23): Cover from Pernambuco to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "pr. Ingles" and carried on the RMSP Steamer "Douro", franked by Great Britain 1858/59 2 d. blue pl. 14, two examples, tied by "C82" obliterator in black with "Pernambuco" code A datestamp of despatch (April 23) on reverse. Internal docketing of receipt (May 7). A few wrinkles but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5103 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1869 (Sept 27): Cover from Pernambuco to Buenos Ayres, Argentina endorsed "pr. Ingles" and carried on the RMSP Steamer "La Plata", franked by Great Britain 1865/73 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 tied by "C82" obliterator in black with "Pernambuco" code A datestamp of despatch (Sept 27) on reverse. Manuscript "2/4" due for a mail from 2 to 4 adarmes in blue crayon.rnProvenance: Collection Marcus Chusyd (2017).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5104 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1871 (Jan 22): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Harburg, Province of Hannover, Prussia, endorsed "p. La Plata", franked by Great Britain 1858/59 2 d. blue pl. 13, faded 1867/73 3 d. rose pl. 6 and 1867/73 1 s. green pl. 4 all tied by "C83" obliterators in black with "Rio De Janeiro / Paid" cds of despatch (Jan 22) in red below. 'London / Paid' transit (Feb 20) and circular 'PD' also tying the 1 s. adhesive in red. Reverse with Harburg arrival (Feb 22) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 78. A scarce franking to an unusual destination.rnProvenance: Collection Reinhold Koester; RL, Zurich, 26 June 1985, lot 2295.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5105 Brasil

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    1867 (March 1) - Act for Unsubsidised Maritime Lines. Lines not covered by the 1853 British Convention and the 1860 French Convention carried mail at the following rates: to La Plata - 100 reis, to and from France - 200 reis, to and from Great Britain - 240 reis and from Portugal - 300 reis.rnrn1868 (Aug 13): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Ayres (La Plata), endorsed "per City of Brussels" (Tait & Co. Steamer), franked by 1866 Dom Pedro 100 r. green tied by sunburst segmented cork handstamp in black with "Rio de Janeiro" datestamp alongside (Aug 13). Charged on arrival in blue manuscript "2/4" for a mail between 4 and 8 adarmes. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 79. A fine and early example of this rate.rnProvenance: Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1265.rn 
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5106 Brasil

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    Unsubsidised Maritime Lines 1873 (Nov 17): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Ayres, endorsed "P. Liffey" (RMSP), carried at triple rate (note '3' in manuscript) and franked by 1866 Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion, 50 r. blue, 100 r. green and 500 r. orange all tied by segmented cork handstamp in black with French type "Rio-De-Janeiro" cds alongside (Nov 17). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 79. The 100r. crossed by file fold but a charming and rare four colour franking.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5107 Brasil

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    Unsubsidised Maritime Lines 1873 (Jan 8): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Guernsey, Channel Islands endorsed "p. Ebro" (RMSP) franked by 1850 180 r. black with large margins all round and 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. red lilac single and horizontal pair tied by sunburst segmented cork handstamps in black. "Rio de Janeiro" despatch cds (Jan 8) at left. "Ship Letter / London" cds in red and Guernsey arrival cds on reverse (Feb 7) in black and charged '6' (pence) to pay in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 80. Imperfections to envelope at top but mails paying this 240 reis rate are very rare. Three known covers prepaying the 240r rate as per the 1867 Act.rnProvenance: Maurice Burrusrnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5108 Brasil

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    Unsubsidised Maritime Lines 1875 (March): Cover from Köhler & Co., Rio Grande Do Sul to London via Rio de Janeiro, endorsed "p. Donati" (a Steamer of the Lamport & Holt / Booth Line), franked by 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. red lilac horizontal pair, vertical crease, and single 200 r. black tied by segmented cork handstamp in black. "Rio de Janeiro" cds alongside (March 29) of transit. Reverse with "Ship Letter / London" cds (April 30) and further London datestamp in black, charged '6' (pence) to pay upon receipt in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 80. Mails paying this 240 reis rate are very rare.rnProvenance: Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1216.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5109 Brasil

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    1869. Pacific Steam Navigation Company (PSNC), this famous line had advantages, having dominated Pacific Coast mail for 30 years. Calling at Bordeaux, the PSNC became an alternative to the Messageries Impériales, the RMSP and the Booth Line.rnrn1870 (Jan 16): Opened for display cover from Porto Alegre via Rio to Meta, near Naples, Italy endorsed "Italia via Southampton" at top and carried on the PSNC Steamer "Arauvania", franked at single rate with 1866 20 r. red lilac and 200 r. black in a horizontal pair tied by superb strikes of circular handsatamp in black with "Porto Alegre" despatch cds in black on obverse and thence by coastal ship to Rio de Janeiro with cds (Jan 25) in blue. Framed "P.P." in red on front showing erroneous acceptance of under-payment (rate should have been 860 reis). "Brésil / Bordeaux" entry marking (Feb 22) and charged on arrival '24' décimes in manuscript with "12" handstamp deleted. Nevertheless, on arrival in Meta (Feb 27) the cover was charged with Italy 1870 Postage Due 40 c. strip of three. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 82. Some obvious imperfections but a most unusual and appealing cover.rnProvenance: Collection Reinhold Koester (1988); Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1219.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5110 Brasil

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    1835 (Nov 12): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to St. Petersburg, Russia; carried privately to London where struck with oval framed "FORWARDED BY / BARING BROTHERS & Co. / LONDON" in red and manuscript note "A/c Wallenstein" at left (senders). Prepaid '1/8d.' in red manuscript and thence via Hamburg with City Post marking on reverse and HAMBURG two line datestamp (Jan 23) in black on obverse with '4' schilling in manuscript. Further manuscript rates on flap. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXXVII on page 115. The earliest recorded letter from Brazil to Russia and believed to be the earliest from any South American country.rnProvenance: Collection Reinhold Koester.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5111 Brasil

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    1836 (Feb 16): Letter from New York to Valparaiso, endorsed "per Douglass via Rio", with framed "FORWARDED / BY / BIRCKHEAD & Co. / Rio de Janeiro" cachet struck in red on flap. Presumably thence via Magellan Straits to Valparaiso and sent on to Lima with "Rec'd Lima 16 Junio" in manuscript. The 'Lima' in the address has been erased.
    Starting bid : 75.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5112 Brasil

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    1844 (April 14): Entire letter from Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais to Throndheim, Norway carried as a Consignee's letter to Forwarding Agent in Altona (address deleted in transit), mailed from Altona with datestamp in black on reverse and "SCHIFFS BRIEF / HAMBURG" datestamp in black (July 17) with a variety of manuscript rates alongside the two datestamps. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XXXVII on page 117. The earliest recorded entire from Brazil to Norway.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5113 Brasil

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    RMSP 1855: Cover from Manchester to Bahia, Brazil at double rate endorsed "p. R.M. Str. Great Western via Southampton", franked by 18548/54 Embossed 6 d. violet in a vertical strip of four, touched to fair margins, all tied by "Manchester / 498" sideways duplexes (April 7) in black with a further complete strike on reverse. Taxed on arrival with manuscript "480" reis to pay. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 87. Lower flap missing, some wrinkles and small paper repair on the lower right corner but a very rare usage of an Embossed 6 d. multiple. Signed Proschold.rnProvenance: Collection Reinhold Koester, RL, Zurich, 26 June 1985, lot 2268; Collection Scott Gallagher (1983).
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5114 Brasil

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    RMSP 1869: Cover from London to Rio de Janeiro endorsed "via Southampton", franked by 1864/79 1 d. red pl. 92 (4) and 1858/76 2 d. blue pl. 12 in a horizontal strip of four, tied by London duplexes (July 9). Carried on the RMSP "Douro" with Rio de Janeiro arrival cds (July 31) in blue on reverse and "140" reis in manuscript due. The cover with pin holes at left and was probably used in evidence in a Court case or judicial document with 1869 Dom Pedro Fiscal 200 r. green & red applied and tied in manuscript in 1870. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 87. The adhesives with faults but a most unusual cover. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2006).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5116 Brasil

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    Messageries Impériales 1873: Cover from Birkenhead to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil endorsed "via Southampton", franked by defective 1867/80 1 s. green pl. 6 tied by 'Birkenhead / 74' duplex (Nov 7). Endorsement ignored, struck with INSUFFICIENTLY / STAMPED as considered double rate, and sent via Calais (Nov 10) and struck in Paris with framed Convention marking "F/20" in black (Van der Linden fig. 1139). Carried on Paquebot "Rio Grande" and charged "700" reis due in blue manuscript (believed unique thus) in Rio (Dec 14) with cds of arrival. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 88. Rare. rnProvenance: Collection Reinhold Koester, RL, Zurich, 26 June 1985, lot 2270.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5123 Mexico

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    PSNC / RMSP 1864: Cover from Mazatlan, written during the 'Maximilian' War, from the US Consulate and addressed to the US Consulate in Bahia. Carried on PSNC Steamer from Mazatlan to Panama where struck with three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" (Jan 19) in black. The quickest service was to London and then South again to Brazil via the RMSP "Tamar" to St. Thomas and the "Atrato" to Southampton. In London marked with "RETURNED / FOR POSTAGE" (another strike is under the stamps with "2/11d." in manuscript) and reverse with three London datestamps (Feb 13 and Feb 15 in red). The US Embassy franked the cover with Great Britain 1858/79 2 d. blue pl. 9, 1862/64 9 d. straw and 1 s. green pl. 1 (two examples) all tied by "WC-1" obliterators. Thence by RMSP "Oneida" to Rio where charged '240' (reis) due to pay. Soiling due to journey but an extraordinary cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5127 USA

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    Inman Line & Messageries Impériales 1863: Cover from Oberlin, Ohio to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil endorsed "via Bordeaux" franked by 1861 3 c. rose and 30 c. orange of fine colour, placed just over the edge of the envelope, tied by circular grid obliterators in black and by "Oberlin / O." despatch (May 1) in black. Circular "N. York Am. Pkt. / Paid" cds in red (May 9), carried on the Inman Line Steamer "Glasgow" to Liverpoool with manuscript '24' cents credit to GB in red ink, thence via Calais with "ETATS-UNIS" entry marking in red (May 24) also tying the 3 c. adhesive. Ligne du Bresil from Bordeaux carried on the Paquebot "Béarn" to Rio with arrival cds (June 18) on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 94. A delightful cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2001).rnProvenance: Stanley Piller, D. Richardson.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5128 USA

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    Cunard & RMSP 1863: USA 3 c. pink postal stationery envelope used to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, endorsed "via Southampton", up-rated with 1861/62 12 c. black and 30 c. orange tied by bold strikes of circular "Oberlin / O." datestamps (Sept 11) in black. "N. York Br. Pkt. / Paid" cds in red (Sept 15) and carried on Cunard Steamer "Africa" with 'London / Paid' cds tying the 30 c. adhesive (Sept 26) in red. Manuscript '40' (cents) British credit and thence by RMSP Steamer "Oneida" to Rio. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 94. Envelope with slight trim at left but most attractive and rare.rnProvenance: Collection 'Sevenoaks', Siegel, New York, 15 Nov 2000, lot 5128.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5133 Argentina

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    Spanish Colonial Period 1767 (Nov 21): Entire letter to Domingos Basabilbaso, Manager of the Buenos Aires Branch of the "Empresa Estatal de los Correos Maritimos", struck on obverse with condensed "ESPAÑA" handstamp in red and "3 DE PLATA" handstamps in red applied in Cadiz. Letter docketed internally on arrival "Cartagena de Indias Abril 1768". Extraordinarily rare - the second earliest recorded mail after the 1764 reorganisation of the Postal Regulations. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 98. An important entire.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5134 Uruguay

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    Spanish Colonial Period 1792 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Montevideo to Buenos Ayres rated '1' in manuscript for shipping fee across the River Plate, struck with fine strike of "MONT.VO" in red (Guinovart & Tizon fig. 1). A rare and early entire. Signed Dias. Cert. C. H. Rocha (2008).rnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila (1982).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5135 Argentina

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    Spanish Colonial Period 1800 (Nov 7): Entire letter from Cadiz to Snr. Don Domingo de Reynoso of the Real Armada at Puerto de Santa Maria, prepaid "5c." and struck below with "CADIZ" despatch handstamp in red. Two vertical slits for disinfection, a fine and early entire.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5136 Uruguay

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    Spanish Colonial Period 1800 (Oct 8): Entire letter from Malaga to Montevideo, Uruguay addressed to one Don. Benito Calzada, struck on despatch with two line "MALAGA / ANDA. BAXA." in red (Guinovart & Tizon #4) and watery but complete strike of "ESPAÑA" handstamp in red applied in La Coruña. Two vertical disinfection slits, no docketing of receipt but a fresh and fine entire. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 99.rnNote: A single weight entire, less than 5 adarmes would have been charged 3 Reales de Plata fuerte.rnProvenance: Collection Carlos Chaves, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 19 Nov 2009, lot 505.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5137 Argentina

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    Spanish Colonial Period 1813 (Nov 19): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, carried unusually by a British ship and endorsed "p. HMS Hermes" at lower left, prepaid on despatch and struck with straight line "FRANCA" and two line "BUENOS / AYRES" in red (Guinovart & Tizon 5 and 3). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 99. Superb and rare.rnNote: This was the fourth "HMS Hermes". A 20-gun sixth rate launched in 1811 and burned in 1814 during a highly unsuccessful attack on Fort Bowyer at Mobile Point, Alabama.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5138 Uruguay

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    1852 (Nov 8): Entire letter probably from Rio de Janeiro via Montevideo to Buenos Ayres endorsed "per Condesa" in manuscript, struck with superb strike of oval framed "MONTEVIDEO / 8 NOV / (52)" handstamp in black and charged '10' centavos to pay upon receipt. Less than fifteen covers have been recorded with this datestamp: only used in 1852 on incoming foreign mail. A fine and rare cover. Cert. C.H. Rocha (2008).rnProvenance: Collections Charles Jewell (1966) and Roberto Hoffman (1982); Collection 'Concordia', Investphila, Lugano, 22 March 2009, lot 1911.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5139 Argentina

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    Steamer Mail 1871 (Jan 26): Prepaid entire letter from Buenos Ayres to Montevideo struck with oval framed "MENSAGERIAS FLUVIALES / 26 ENO. 1871 / BUENOS AYRES" Steamer handstamp in black. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5140 Uruguay

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    Brazilian Province of Uruguay "Cisplatina Province" 1826 (June 2): Large part cover from Montevideo to London endorsed "p. H.B.M. packet Lord Hobart" struck on despatch with straight line "MONTV.O" despatch handstamp in red (just four recorded), and struck on arrival with italic manuscript filled "4 Oz. at 14/s. per Oz" handstamp in black with the requisite charge "£ 2.16s." alongside in manuscript to pay upon receipt. London Foreign Post Office arrival on reverse (Aug 18) in black. An exceptional cover - the Brazilian fleet was blockading the River Plate whilst this letter was in transit and thereafter Falmouth Packets called at Rio de Janeiro. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 100. Rare and most attractive, an extraordinarily high rate to pay upon arrival, just four recorded outgoing covers are known mailed during the Brazilian occupation of Uruguay. Unique.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept, 2000, lot 2; Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1168.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5141 Argentina

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    Falmouth Packets 1831 (April 20): Second sheet of entire letter from Buenos Ayres to London, endorsed "pr. Packet Renard", struck with dotted frame manuscript filled "1¼ Oz at 14/s. per Oz" italic handstamp in black and requisite charge of "17/6d." due to pay in manuscript alongside. Reverse with London Foreign Post Office arrival cds (July 13) in black.rnProvenance: Collection Rodolfo Campigotto.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5142 Argentina

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    Falmouth Packets 1842 (Sept 17): Entire letter from Buenos Ayres to Bath, England endorsed "per H.B.M. Pkt" and carried on "HMS Cockatrice" via Rio de Janeiro, struck on arrival in Falmouth with fine circular "BUENOS AYRES / O" handstamp in green. Reverse with double arc 'Bath' arrival cds (Feb 10) in black displaying well on flap; rated at '2/7d.' to pay in manuscript (2/5 d. for the Maritime voyage + 1 d. internal charge to Bath + 1 d. Captain's gratuity). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 101. Slight crack in face panel not detracting from appearance of a rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Rodolfo Campigotto.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5143 Uruguay

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    Falmouth Packets 1845 (July 2): Entire letter written on board the "HMS Eagle" off Montevideo to West Wittering, Chichester, carried by "HMS Spider" to Rio and thence on the "HMS Peterel" and struck on arrival in Falmouth with superb circular "BUENOS AYRES / O" handstamp in red. Reverse with London transit cds and Chichester arrival cds (Sept 26) in black, rated at '2/7d.' to pay in manuscript (2/5 d. for the Maritime voyage + 1 d. internal charge to Bath + 1 d. Captain's gratuity). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 101. A lovely entire.rnNote: The Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata was a five-year-long naval blockade imposed by France and Britain on the Argentine Confederation ruled by Juan Manuel de Rosas. It was imposed in 1845 to support the Colorado Party in the Uruguayan Civil War and closed Buenos Aires to naval commerce.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5144 Argentina

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    Falmouth Packets 1826 (Aug 4): Entire letter from Buenos Ayres to London during the Brazilian blockade of the River Plate, struck on despatch with two line "BUENOS / AYRES" handstamp in red, carried on the Admiralty Packet "Dove" (under Lieut. James St. John). Rated in manuscript upon receipt at "3/6d." due to pay (2/5d. for the Maritime rate + 1s. 1d. for Falmouth to London + 1d. Captain's fee). London FPO arrival cds (Oct 26) on reverse of a fine and interesting entire.rnNote: Lieut. James St. John was relieved of his command for an Admiralty order violation upon his return to Falmouth.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5145 Uruguay

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    Falmouth Packets 1838 (Jan 23): Entire letter written during the first French Blockade of the River Plate, sent from Montevideo to London and endorsed "p. Packet". Struck on despatch with fine straight line "MONTVO." handstamp in red. Carried on the "HMS Cockatrice" to Rio and thence on the "HMS Reindeer" to Falmouth at quadruple rate. Reverse with "London" double arc arrival (May 15) in black and charged "10/3d." due in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 102.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5146 Uruguay

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    Falmouth Packets 1845 (Sept 10): Entire letter, with extraordinary script inside, mailed from blockaded Montevideo to Blaye, France with faint straight line "MONTVO." handstamp in red. Carried throiugh the blockade of the combined Anglo-French Squadrons by the US Frigate "Raritan" to Rio and thence per "HMS Resistance" to Plymouth Dock. Struck with superb two line "PACKET LETTER / DEVONPORT" in black (Robertson P2), and thence via London (Dec 21) where "Colonies / &c. Art. 12" applied in red. Boulogne entry mark in red and Blaye arrival on reverse (Dec 26) where charged '20' décimes due in manuscript plus '1D' handstruck for delivery. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 102. A fine and unusual entire.rnNote: The Anglo-French blockade of the Río de la Plata was a five-year-long naval blockade imposed by France and Britain on the Argentine Confederation ruled by Juan Manuel de Rosas. It was imposed in 1845 to support the Colorado Party in the Uruguayan Civil War and closed Buenos Aires to naval commerce.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5147 Argentina

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    RMSP 1859 (Jan 27): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Bayonne franked by 1858 'Barquitos' 1 p. brown tied by bold 'ponchitos' obliterator in black. Reverse with "CORREOS / BUENOS AIRES" cds (Jan 27), passed to British P.O. with BUENOS AYRES cds in blue. Carried on the "Camilla" to Rio and thence on the "Tamar", with London transit and struck there with "GB / 1F 60c.' accountancy marking in black. Calais transit on obverse (March 5), re-weighed on arrival in France and marked "16" (grams) for triple weight and charged '24' décimes handstruck in black. Some overall stains reduced and splits but just 8 'Barquitos' covers are known mailed abroad. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 103. Rare. Cert. Solari & Mautalen.rnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Ivy & Mader, West Caldwell, 30 June 1998, lot 2020.
    Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5148 Argentina

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    RMSP 1859: Cover from Buenos Ayres to Rome, franked by Jan 1859 'Barquitos' 1 p. indigo, two examples, each with good margins for this issue tied by 'ponchitos' handstamps in black. "CORREOS DE BUENOS AIRES" cds alongside (May 28) in black. Reverse with British Post Office BUENOS AYRES cds (May 28) in blue. Carried on the "Camilla" to Rio, and the "Tyne" to Southampton. London cds (July 4) in red and struck there with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black; Calais transit of same day. Reverse with Civitavecchia and Rome / Via Di Mare datestamps where charged '56' bajocchi due to pay. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 103. A quite beautiful and outstandingly rare cover. Signed Jakubek.rnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd-Dale & Alred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 5 May 1967, lot 378; Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 37.
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5149 Argentina

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    RMSP 1861 (Dec 27): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Genova at double rate franked by Buenos Aires 1859 Cabecitas 4 r. green on bluish and 1 p. milky blue slightly worn impression, each with large margins all round tied by oval of dots in black, reverse with "Correos de Buenos Aires" despatch cds (Dec 28) in black. Carried on RMSP Steamer "Mersey" to Rio and thence by "Tyne" to Liverpool. Struck in London (Feb 3, 1862) with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black, thence via Calais, Paris to Genova (Feb 6) with handstruck '20' decimi in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 104. A magnificent and extremely rare entire. Signed Scheller. Cert. Solari & Mautalen.rnProvenance: Collection Pablo Reim.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5150 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1863 (Jan 13): Cover from Buenos Aires to Saintes, France franked by 1859 Cabecitas 1 p. blue, fine impression, good to large margins all round, tied by oval lozenge of dots in black. Octagonal "BUENOS AYRES" Consular datestamp (Jan 16) above with slug error - '63' with '3' inverted and '6' missing (Salles fig. 1058 var). Carried on the "Saintonge" to Rio and thence on the "Guienne" to Bordeaux with reverse showing arrival (Feb 19) and charged '80' décimes due in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 104. File fold away from adhesive, an attractive and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5151 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1867: Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Dijon, France franked by 1864-67 Rivadavia 15 c. blue, perf. 11½, tied by French Anchor lozenge of dots in black - paying both internal fee (5 c.) and the River Plate crossing of 10 centavos to catch the "Aunis" at Montevideo. Circular "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. K. No. 1" datestamp (Aug 12) at right (Salles fig. 1037) and carried on Steamer "Aunis" to Rio, where transhipped to the "Guienne" for the journey to Bordeaux (Sept 19). Charged '10' décimes due to pay upon receipt. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 105. An extremely rare entire. Certs. Solari (2001), Kneitschel (2002), Del Mazo (2009).
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5152 Argentina

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    South American & General Steam Navigation Co. The line attempted to compete with the RMSP on the South America route with Steamers named Lusitania, Bahiana, Imperador and Pampero. After just four Transatlantic crossings the route was discontinued.rnrnSA&GSN 1854 (Nov 12): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Paris endorsed at top "p. La Plata" to Rio (RMSP), struck with British P.O. "Buenos Ayres" despatch cds (Nov 12) and thence carried by the "Imperador" to Liverpool with superb strike of rare "SOUTH-AMERN. / PACKET / LIVERPOOL" struck in green (Jan 4, 1855) and displaying well (Robertson P27) on flap. London transit of the following day in red and "Colonies / &c. Art 13" in orange and charge of "1/-" with handstamp in black. Calais transit in red and charged due in Paris with '15' décime mark in black. Rev. Howat listed only four examples recorded of the South American Packet datestamp - which was used only on Mail from this service. A rare marking illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 106 and in 'River Plate Maritime Postal History' by Mario Kurchan on page119.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5153 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1877: Cover from Buenos Aires to Montpellier, France franked by February 1877 8 c. in black on 10 c. green tied by circular "MESSAGERIES MARITIMES * BUENOS AYRES" cachet in blue and presumably handed direct to the Office, additionally franked by France Type Sage 1 fr. olive-green for onward transmission tied by octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 3" datestamp (April 8) with additional strike at right (Salles fig. 1072). Carried on the "Orenoque" with Bordeaux cds (May 6) on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 112. Part back flap missing and trivial file folds but an attractive and rare cover, believed unique.rnProvenance: Collection Carlos Chaves, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 19 Nov 2009, lot 697.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5154 Argentina

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    On November 1, 1860 prepayment using French adhesive stamps was regulated. rnrnMessageries Impériales 1860 (Nov 14): Entire letter from Buenos Ayres to Barcelona, Spain endorsed "via di Francia" at top, franked by France 1853 80 c. carmine in a horizontal pair, touched to good margins but affected by file folds, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in blue with corresponding framed "P.P." and octagonal "CONFEDERATION ARGENTINE / *" Consular datestamp (Nov 14) alongside (Salles fig. 1057). Carried on the "Saintonge" to Rio de Janeiro and thence by the "Navarre" to Bordeaux with entry marking "Brésil / Bordeaux" in red (Dec 21). Struck on arrival in Barcelona (Dec 25) with "8 Rs." due in blue. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 107. A very rare entire - the Maiden Voyage of the "Ligne Annexe de Plata", and the earliest recorded Argentinian outgoing letter franked by adhesive Postage Stamps.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5155 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1866 (Feb 4): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Olivone, Switzerland at double rate franked by 1862/63 80 c. carmine, a single and a vertical pair, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge. Carried on the "Carmel" to Rio and trans-shipped to the "Guienne" for the Transatlantic crossing with "BUENOS AYRES" Consular datestamp (Feb 4) in black at left (Salles fig. 1058) and octagonal Paquebot "CONF. ARGENTINE / CARMEL" datestamp (Feb 6) also in black (Salles fig. 1034). Reverse with Basel-Olten TPO and Fiasca arrival cds. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 107. Minor imperfections due to journey but a scarce cover to an unusual destination at this date.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5156 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1861 (Aug 16): Cover from Montevideo to Prussia endorsed "via Burdeos", franked by France 1853 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, clear to good margins, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with faint octagonal "URUGUAY" Consular datestamp (Aug 16) alongside (Salles fig. 1061). Carried on the "Saintonge" to Rio and thence via the "Estramadure". Red framed "PD" at left and circular "Aus Frankreich Per Aachen / Franco" in red (Sept 20). Manuscript confirmation of sending date written across the cover but an early and scarce cover. Illustrated in Editon D'Or 59 on page 108.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5157 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1872 (Feb 4): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Arnstadt bei Gotha at double rate endorsed "Par la Vapeur Française via Bordeaux", franked by Cérès 1871/75 15 c. bistre and 25 c. blue - single and two blocks of four, all tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (Feb 29) in black (Salles fig. 1072). Carried on Paquebot "Sindh" to Bordeaux with Arnstadt arrival cds (April 1) on reverse. The block is folded over the edge of the envelope and now displayed well. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 108. An unusual and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Maurice Burrusrnrn 
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
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    Lot# : 5158 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1874 (Dec 26): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Bordeaux at triple rate, endorsed "per Mendoza", franked by Argentina 1867 15 c. blue (Scott 19) tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" datestamp in black and Belgrano 10 c. green pair on reverse tied by "J" marking in combination with France Siège 40 c. orange and 1871/5 Cérès 10 c. bistre on rose (2) and 80 c. carmine (3) all tied by dotted Anchor lozenge. Octagonal "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 4" datestamp (Dec 26) alongside. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 109. An unusual and most attractive cover. Signed Roumet.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, Basel, 18 March 1967, lot 2335.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5159 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1875 (Sept 11): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Bordeaux endorsed "per Niger", franked by Uruguay 1866 10 c. green (Scott 36) tied by lozenge and France 1871/75 Cérès 10 c. bistre on rose vertical pair, small fault at base, and 80 c. carmine tied by dotted Anchor lozenge. Fine octagonal MONTÉVIDÉO / PAQ. FR. J No. 1" datestamp (Sept 11) in black (Salles fig. 1076) with red "PD" alongside. Carried on the "Niger" with Bordeaux arrival (Oct 8) on reverse. Part flap missing but a charming cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 109.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5160 Uruguay

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    RMSP 1865 (Dec 30): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York at double rate, endorsed "via Southampton p. Steamer", struck on despatch with oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Dec 31), carried on the "Magdalena" to Southampton. Thence via London (Feb 4) and HAPAG Steamer "Hammonia" on her last New York voyage and struck with "New York Am. Pkt." arrival (Feb 26) and "90" (cents) due marking for double rate and Depreciated Currency handstamp "U.S. NOTES / 138" in black. A fine 'Double Atlantic Crossing entire'. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 110.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5161 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1865 (Oct 14): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York endorsed "pr. Steamer via Bordeaux", franked by France 1862/63 40 c. orange vertical pair and 80 c. carmine in a creased horizontal strip of three tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Octagonal "MONTEVIDEO" Consular datestamp (Oct 15) at right and the entire carried by Brazilian Ship "Wanama" to Rio as the French Packet "Carmel" was in dock due to a boiler explosion. The adhesives also tied by octagonal datestamp and carried by "Navarre" to Bordeaux, thence via closed bag to New York (Dec 5) where treated as fully paid.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5162 Argentina

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    British Post Offices 1877: Cover from Buenos Aires to Indiana, USA via London on the RMSP "Neva", franked by Argentina 1877 8 c. lake, rouletted, tied by framed "Buenos Aires / O.M." datestamp (Nov 15) in black, Great Britain 1873/80 5 d. grey pl. 15 pair (Gi 147) initially left uncancelled and tied in transit with "FB" Foreign Branch obliterators in London (Dec 18). Reverse with 'New York / Paid All' duplex of entry (Dec 28). Illustrated in Edition 59 on page 111. A fine and scarce cover.rnNote: The British P.O.'s in Buenos and Montevideo were closed in July 1873, however British stamps were sold by the British Consul until Argentina joined the UPU on April 1, 1878. Uruguay joined the UPU on July 1, 1880.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
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    Lot# : 5163 Argentina

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    British Post Offices 1877: Cover from Buenos Aires to Bremen. Germany via London on the RMSP "Elbe", franked by Argentina 1877 8 c. lake, rouletted, tied by circular "Buenos Aires / O.M." datestamp (June 15) in black with buzon (box) "A" marking alongside; Great Britain 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 182 pair and 1873/80 1 s. green pl. 12 tied in London in transit by "28" numeral obliterators in black. London cds (July 16) and Bremen arrival of the following day on reverse. Illustrated in Edition 59 on page 111. A fine and scarce cover.rnNote: The British P.O.'s in Buenos and Montevideo were closed in July 1873, however British stamps were sold by the British Consul until Argentina joined the UPU on April 1, 1878. Uruguay joined the UPU on July 1, 1880.rnProvenance: Collection Rodolfo Campigotto.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
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    Lot# : 5164 Uruguay

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    French Military Concessionary Rate 1861 (Nov 17): Large part cover at Military Concession rate from Montevideo to France bearing 1853 20 c. blue, shaved at top, margins on three sides, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Carried by the Brazilian Ship "Diligent" (replacing the "Saintonge") to Rio de Janeiro. Transferred there and struck with octagonal "CORRESP. D. ARMÉES / NAVARRE" datestamp (Nov 17) in black (Salles fig. 1028) and, alongside, circular "BÉARN / *" datestamp (same day) in black (Salles fig. 1001). Bordeaux arrival cds and 'Bordeaux a Cette' TPO (Dec 20) on reverse. Flaps missing but just two recorded Mails are recorded carried by the "Diligent". Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 113. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5165 Argentina

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    French Military Concessionary Rate 1875 (Aug 26): Siège 40 c. orange, slight corner fault, used on double rate Military Concession cover from Buenos Aires to Toulouse, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Circular "CORR. D. ARM. / LIG. J PAQ. F. NO. 1" datestamp (Aug 26) in black (Salles fig. 1098) and transferred to Paquebot "Rio Grande" for journey to Bordeaux with circular "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 6" datestamp (Sept 1) struck in blue (Salles fig. 1063), with further strike on reverse. Bordeaux a Cette TPO alongside (Sept 28) and Toulouse arrival in black.  Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 113. Despite the small fault, a very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Rodolpho Campigotto.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5166 Argentina

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    British Sailor's Concessionary Rate 1864: Cover franked by Great Britain 1 d. red stars, lettered AJ, used on sailor's concessionary rate cover from "Wm. Wiggett "HMS Bombay", South America" to the Sailor's father in London, correctly counter-signed by Commanding Officer below, the adhesive tied on arrival in London by obliterator with London cds on reverse (Jan 2, 1865). Sadly the "HMS Bombay" was destroyed by fire in a freak gunnery accident off Isla de Flores on December 14, 1864 about 15 days after this letter was mailed. 93 lives were lost, amongst them Attendant William Wiggett. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 114. A rare and fine cover, believed to be the sole Naval concession cover recorded from Uruguay.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5167 Uruguay

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    RMSP 1857 (July 19): Entire letter from Mercedes to Cologne endorsed "pr. Southampton Steamer via Brazil", struck in transit with oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in green (Aug 5). Carried on the RMSP "Tamar" to Southampton with London cds (Sept 7) in red on reverse and charged "1/4 d." due to pay; thence via Aachen to Cologne where rated "17" silvergroschen due in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5168 Uruguay

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    1866: 10 c. green imperforate, a used example with just clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, on small 1867 cover to Switzerland tied by barred obliterator in blue. "Correio / Montevideo" cds in black at left (July 24) and thence carried by British ship to Southampton where struck with Southampton cds (Aug 31) and "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP LETTER" two line handstamp in black and framed "GB /1F 60c." accountancy marking. Calais and Paris (Sept 3) datestamps and further Convention marking applied in black "F/29" (Van der Linden fig. 1162). Basel cds on reverse and taxed '100' rappen due upon receipt. A charming and scarce cover. Cert. Eichele (2007).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5169 Argentina

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    SGTM 1868 (Nov 4): Entire letter written from San Lorenzo to Marseille, franked by unusual usage of France 1862 20 c. blue (3) and laureated 1867 20 c. blue (5) used to pay the double rate of 1 fr. 60 c., tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Carried on the SGTM Steamer "Poitou" and struck with superb impression of octagonal Consular "CONFÉDÉRATION ARGENTINE / *" datestamp (Nov 20) at left (Salles fig. 1058). Adhesives, one with fault when overlapped at right, also tied by Marseille entry marking (Dec 23) in red. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 116. Probably a unique usage of such a franking, a most extraordinary cover. Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 197.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5170 Argentina

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    SGTM 1869 (Sept 20): Cover from Buenos Aires to Genoa, Italy carried at double rate and franked by France 1863 30 c. brown in a block of eight (4 x 2) applied over the top of the envelope, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black with octagonal "BUENOS AYRES" Consular datestamp (Sept 20) below (Salles fig. 1058). Carried on the Paquebot "Savoie" with circular "PLATA / MARSEILLE" entry marking in red (Oct 25). Slight corner fault to one stamp and imperfections but an attractive cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 115. A rare usage. Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 199.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5171 Argentina

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    Booth Line 1870 (July 9): Cover from Buenos Aires to Bologna, Italy at double rate endorsed "Italia via Maritimo", franked by Argentina 1867 Belgrano 10 c. green, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" despatch cds (July 9). Carried by the Booth Line Steamer "La Place" with London cds in red (Aug 20) and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy in black. Thence via Calais and struck with Convention marking "F*56" in black in Paris (Van der Linden fig. 1196). Taxed on receipt as unpaid with 1870 Italy 2 lire Postage Due tied by Genova cds (Aug 23). A few small imperfections but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5172 Argentina

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    RMSP 1873 (Jan 30): Cover from Buenos Aires to London endorsed "pr. Tiber", franked by 1867 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" cds in black. Reverse with circular "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" cds in red (March 5) and obverse with Foreign Branch cds of same day, charged "1/-" due to pay. Some aging but a surprisingly uncommon usage.rn 
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5173 Argentina

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    RMSP 1874 (May 30): Cover from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux via London endorsed "pr. Liffey", franked by 1867 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by sunburst cork handstamp in black with Buenos Aires cds below. Reverse with circular "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" cds in red (June 30) and struck there with "GB / 1Fr 60c." accountancy marking and charged '12'0 décimes due upon receipt. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5175 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1875 (Sept 27): Cover from Montevideo to London endorsed "via Bordeaux", franked by Uruguay 1866 5 c. blue, perf. in a vertical pair, tied by small Montevideo cds in black with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 4" datestamp (Sept 27) in black (Salles fig.1076). London Foreign Branch cds on obverse (Oct 30) of arrival and charged "1/-" due in manuscript. Cover a tad aged but scarce. Signed E.J. Lee.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5176 Argentina

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    SGTM 1875 (Oct 20): Cover from Buenos Aires to Milan, Italy franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, with imprint, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" despatch cds (Oct 20), and by Italy "Estero" 30 c. brown and 40 c. carmine, in expectation of sailing on the Italian ship "Cristofo Colombo". The letter missed the sailing and was carried by the SGTM Steamer "France" direct to Marseille with 'Plata /Marseille' entry mark in red (Nov 16). Taxed on receipt as entirely unpaid with defective 1870 Italy 1 lire Postage Due tied by Milan cds (Nov 18). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 116. Some faults but an unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5177 Argentina

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    SGTM 1875 (Oct 20): Cover from Buenos Aires to Milan, Italy endorsed "Vapore La France", franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" despatch cds (Oct 20). Carried by the SGTM Steamer "France" direct to Marseille with 'Plata /Marseille' entry mark in red (Nov 16). Taxed on receipt as entirely unpaid with 1870 Italy 1 lire Postage Due tied by Genova cds (Nov 18). A fresh and fine cover, carried on the same voyage as the previous lot.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5178 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1876 (May 10): Cover from Buenos Aires to Toulouse, endorsed "Par Steamer Equateur", franked by 1867 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" cds, in combination with France 1871/75 Cérès 25 c. blue, four examples, one with contemporary fault, all tied by octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamps (May 10) in black (Salles fig. 1073) with information strike below. Toulouse arrival (June 8) on reverse of a scarce combination usage. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5179 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1876 (Oct 26): Cover from Buenos Aires to Masera, Novara, Italy endorsed "via Bordeaux", franked by 1867 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" cds, in combination with France Siège 40 c. orange in a horizontal strip of three tied by octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 5" datestamps (Oct 26) in black (Salles fig. 1073) with information strike above. Carried on the "Parana" to Bordeaux with reverse showing Domodossola and Masera cds's. Edge imperfections to envelope and old lot description adhered to reverse of a scarce cover. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5180 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1877 (May 9): Cover from Montevideo to Bordeaux endorsed "par Equateur", franked by Uruguay 1877 20 c. bistre, rouletted, tied in black with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (May 9) in black (Salles fig.1076). Taxed with triangular 'T' in black and charged '12' décimes due on receipt (June 5). A attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5181 Uruguay

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    Messageries Impériales 1879 (Nov 25): Cover from Montevideo to St. Loubes, near Bordeaux endorsed "Par Messageries Maritimes" franked by Uruguay 1877 5 c. green, rouletted, used with France Type Sage 1 fr. olive-green each tied by octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 6" datestamp (Nov 25) unusually struck in red (Salles fig. 1076). Carried on the "Gironde", reverse with flap missing and St. Loubes arrival cds (Dec 21). A scarce combination cover. Signed Jamet. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5183 Uruguay

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    British Post Office 1870 (April 18): Prepaid cover from Montevideo to Montreal, Canada, endorsed "per City of Brussels" (Tait & Co. Line Steamer), struck on despatch with "MONTEVIDEO / PAID" cds in red (April 18) with manuscript charge "1/5d." in red. Circular "FALMOUTH PACKET" datestamp (May 22) in black (Robertson P3), scarce on incoming Mail and London cds of transit (May 23) in red. Carried on Allan Line Steamer "Austria" from Liverpool with gothic "2" (pence) Canadian credit in red. Reverse with Montreal arrival cds (June 6). Only two covers recorded carried by a Tait & Co. ship and a rare "Double Atlantic Crossing". Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 117. A delightful cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5186 Argentina

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    Cia Transatlantica Sarda 1857: Second sheet of entire letter from Buenos Aires to Le Havre, France endorsed "via Marseilles" carried on the Steamer "Torino" and struck with superb "BUENOS AYRES / 18 GEN 67" datestamp in blue applied at the Sardinian Consulate. The entire slit for disinfection on landing at Genova where struck with "Vapori transatl." handstamp in black. Havre arrival cds (April 6) on reverse of an extremely rare cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 119.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 215.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5188 Argentina

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    Italian Postal Agencies 1876 (Sept 7): Cover from Buenos Aires franked by Argentina 1876 Rivadavia 5 c. vermillion, rouletted, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" cds, in combination with Italy "Estero" 10 c. orange-buff in a horizontal pair and 30 c. brown tied by italic "Da Buenos Aires / coi Postali Italiani" in black on arrival in Genova. Carried on the Lavarello Line with reverse showing two Genova datestamps (Sept 30 and Oct 1). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 0n page 121 and in "Italian Post Offices Abroad" by Zanaria, Serra, Dal Negro on page 291. A few minor imprefections but a very rare cover. Signed E. Diena, Alberto Bolaffi, M. Raybaudi. Cert. Bolaffi (1993).
    Starting bid : 1,800.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5189 Argentina

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    Italian Postal Agencies 1877: Cover from Buenos Aires to Genova, Italy endorsed "per Europa" of the Lavarello Line, franked by 1877 8 c. lake, rouletted, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" datestamp (Aug 5) in black and by italic "Da Buenos Aires / coi Postali Italiani" in black on arrival in Genova. Taxed with handstruck '10' and 1870 Postage Due 1 l. tied in Genova (Sept 2). Some aging and the Due with file fold but a scarce and attractive cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 121. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5190 Uruguay

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    Italian Postal Agencies 1874 (March 19): Entire letter from Montevideo to Genova endorsed "pr. Sud-America" of the Lavarello Line, struck with rare "♚ Savoy Arms / SERVIZIO POSTALE ITALIANO / MONTEVIDEO" cachet in blue with italic "con Bastim. Mercant." cachet in black. Disinfected with slits, charged with handstruck "4" and 1870 Postage Due 40 c. applied and tied by 'Genova' cds (April 21). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 122 and in "Italian Post Offices Abroad" by Zanaria, Serra, Dal Negro on page 282. A superb cover of great rarity with just three such recorded - no example in the Giorgio Magnani collection. Cert. E. Diena (2009).
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5221 USA

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    Cunard & RMSP 1852: Cover from New York to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed "p. Steamer via Boston 24th Nov. to Southampton, England 9 Decbr." at lower left, franked by extraordinary matching horizontal pairs and single 1851 3 c. brownish carmine, Type II, at right and 1851 12 c. black at left, just shaved to large margins,all tied by light strikes of circular grid obliterators in black. Carried on the Cunard Line Steamer "Canada" with 'London / Paid' transit cds on obverse (Dec 7) in red and '40' (cents) British credit in manuscript. Thence by RMSP "Severn" to Rio and the "Prince" to Buenos Aires. The earliest recorded United States Mail to South America bearing adhesive Postage Stamps. A wonderful "Double Atlantic Crossing" cover that has graced many of the finest USA classic collections. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1993).rnProvenance: Collections Stanley Piller, Siegel, New York, 25 March 1993, lot 541; Giamporcarlo, Joseph Hackmey; William Gross, Siegel, New York, 29-30 Oct 2019, lot 277.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5222 USA

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    Cunard & Messageries Impériales 1875: Cover from Richmond, VA to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed care of Forwarding Agent and "via England", franked by 1873 2 c. brown in a horizontal pair and 12 c. blackish violet (2) tied in black. "New York / 24" circular credit marking in red (April 6) and carried on Cunard "Algeria" with 'London / Paid' cds (April 19). Thence by Paquebot "Rio Grande" from Bordeaux to Buenos Aires with "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 6" datestamp on reverse (April 20) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 139. Tiny flap faults but a charming and scarce cover.rnProvenance: Collection Edward S. Knapp.rn 
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5223 USA

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    Inman Line & RMSP 1875: Cover from New York via London to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed "via England", franked by 1873 1 c. ultramarine, 3 c. green and horizontal pair of 12 c. blackish violet tied by target handstamps in black. "New York / 1.10" circular credit marking in red (July 29) and carried on Inman Line "City of Richmond" with 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Aug 9) and thence by RMSP "Elbe" to Buenos Aires with arrival cds (Sept 7) on reverse. Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 139. A most attractive and scarce usage to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5224 USA

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    US Line & PSNC 1878: Cover from New York via London to Buenos Aires, Argentina franked by 1873 10 c. brown and horizontal strip of three 15 c. yellow-orange, one with corner fault, tied by segmented cork obliterators in black with reverse showing New York duplex (May 16). 'London / Paid' transit cds (May 29) in red, thence by PSNC Steaamer "Liguria" to Montevideo. Buenos Aires arrival (July 1) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5225 Venezuela

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    Empresa Estatal de Correos Maritimos 1802 (May 4): Colonial entire letter from Caracas to Cadella, Cataluna, Spain endorsed "Goleta Cambio", struck with superb straight line "CARACAS" despatch handstamp in black (Guinovart & Tizón 1 = RR). On arrival charged "5R" de Vellon in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 142. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5226 Venezuela

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    Empresa Estatal de Correos Maritimos 1809 (March 29): Colonial entire letter from Caracas endorsed "Berg.n La Flor del Mar" at left, struck in transit with straight line "GVAYRA" handstamp in black (Guinovart & Tizón 1 = RR). Charged with handstruck "5R" de Vellon in red on arrival - with internal annotation of receipt (May 23). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 142. Superb.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 958.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5227 Venezuela

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    RMSP 1842 (March 2): Entire letter from La Guayra to London, struck with late use of oval framed "REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / Guayra / Franca" handstamp in red (without Colombia erased). Reverse with British P.O. "LA-GUAYRA" double arc cds in red (March 28). Carried by "HMS Flamer" to St. Thomas, "RMSP "Medway" to Nassau, Bahamas and RMSP "Clyde" on her Maiden voyage to England where charged "2/3d." to pay upon receipt. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 143. A fine and attractive entire that opens well for display.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5228 Colombia

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    RMSP 1843 (Oct 26): Cover from Bogotá to the Chargé D'Affaires of New Granada in London, carried at double rate. Prepaid on despatch with oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red with "7" reales handstamp below and reverse showing italic "Tarde y Cargada" (Late) in red. Carried on the RMSP "Liffey" to Jamaica where struck with KINGSTON / JAMAICA cds in black (Nov 29) and circular "CARTAGENA" fleuron in red; thence via "Avon" to Havana and "Clyde" to Southampton. Charged "4/6d." due on arrival (Jan 9, 1844). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 143. Some creases but very rare. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009).rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria (2009).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5229 Colombia

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    RMSP 1860: 20 c. bright blue, First Stone, a superb large margined example used on 1860 cover from Bogotá to Paris, the addressee's name carefully erased, tied by bold BOGOTÁ eye-glass handstamp in black; pre-paying the postage as far as the British Post Office in Cartagena. Reverse with double arc Carthagena datestamp (May 5) and carried by "Prince" to Colon, "Tamar" to St. Thomas and the "Atrato" to Southampton with London cds (May 28) and framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking struck in black. Calais entry mark of same day and charged '8' décimes due upon receipt. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 144. Minor faults but a truly marvellous cover, the sole known usage of this issue on a letter to France, indeed the sole recorded Transatlantic usage of this issue. Signed H. Bloch, E. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4338.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5230 Colombia

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    Messageries Impériales 1866: Cover from Bogotá to Paris franked by 1865 10 c. violet tied by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Struck with octagonal French Consular "STE. MARTHE" datestamp (Aug 4) in black (Salles fig. 1376) and reverse with circular "LIGNE-A / PAQ. FR. No. 3" datestamp of the same day (Salles fig. 1401). Carried on the Paquebot "Louisiane" to St. Nazaire with Paris arrival cds (Sept 4) and charged '10' décimes to pay. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 145. A fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5231 Colombia

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    RMSP 1866: Cover from Bogotá to London at double rate, franked by 1865 20 c. blue tied by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Reverse, seal removed, with single ring SANTA MARTHA British P.O. cds (March 2) and carried on the Steamer "Solent" to St. Thomas and thence by the "Tasmanian" to Southampton. London arrival (March 10) on reverse and charged "2/-" due to pay in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 145. A scarce stamp on mail overseas.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5232 Colombia

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    RMSP 1876: Cover from Medellin to Bordeaux franked by 1870 5 c. orange and 1872 10 c. violet tied by oval framed "MEDELLIN" handstamp in red with faint cds in blue at left (Oct 9). Passed to the British Post Office with "SAVANILLA" cds in black (Oct 16) and carried on the RMSP Steamer "Para". with London transit cds (Nov 13) on reverse and struck with "T" and "1-10" accountancy marking. Calais transit also tying the 5 c. (Nov 13) and manuscript "1-70" accountancy at top and thus charged "17" décimes handstruck in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 146. A splendid and rare cover, the sole recorded mixed issue combination of these issues.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 950.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5233 Colombia

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    Messageries Impériales 1878: Cover from Bogotá to Paris franked by 1877 10 c. brown tied by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Struck with circular French Consular "SAVANILLA" datestamp (Aug 4) in black (Salles fig. 1378) and octagonal "SAVANILLA / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" datestamp (Sept 4) in red (Salles fig. 1418) and carried on the Paquebot "St. Germain" to St. Nazaire. Struck with triangular "T" marking and charged '12' décimes due upon receipt. An attractive and scarce cover.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5234 Colombia

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    Messageries Impériales 1879: Cover from Bogotá to Paris at double rate franked by 1877 20 c. blue tied by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Struck with circular French Consular "SAVANILLA" datestamp (March 4) in black (Salles fig. 1378) and reverse with circular "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR FR. A No. 2" datestamp (March 5) in black (Salles fig. 1401) and carried on the Paquebot "St. Germain" to St. Nazaire. Struck with triangular "T" marking and charged '24' décimes due upon receipt (March 29). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 146. Some wear to the envelope but an attractive and scarce cover.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5235 Colombia

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    RMSP 1852 (Oct 15): 'Sobreporte' cover from Bogotá to Tomas C. de Mosquera in New York, struck on despatch vy oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red prepaid with internal rate "1½" (reales) below and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "2½" in red also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Trent" to Colon, thence by USMSC ship to New York where struck with "STEAM SHIP / 20 / Cts." in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 147. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5236 Colombia

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    RMSP 1852 (Nov 5): 'Sobreporte' double rate cover from Bogotá to Tomas C. de Mosquera in New York, struck on despatch by oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red prepaid with internal rate "2½" (reales) and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "5" in red also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Thames" to Colon, thence by USMSC ship to New York where struck with "STEAM / SHIP" and "40" (cents) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 147. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5237 Colombia

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    RMSP 1853 (Sept 12): 'Sobreporte' entire letter from Bogotá to New York struck on despatch by oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red prepaid with internal rate "15" (centavos) and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "25" in red also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Solent" from Cartagena to Colon. USMSC Steamer to New York with "STEAMSHIP / 20" of arrival in black.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5238 Colombia

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    RMSP 1857 (Nov 13): 'Sobreporte' entire letter from Bogotá to New York struck on despatch by oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in blue prepaid with internal rate "15" (centavos) and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "25" in blue also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Dee" from Cartagena to Colon. USMSC Steamer to New York with "STEAMSHIP / 10" of arrival in black. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5239 Colombia

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    RMSP & PSNC 1865 (Dec 31): 'Sobreporte' cover from Bogotá to Guayaquil, Ecuador franked by Colombia 1865 10 c. violet and Sobreporte 25 c. black on blued paper tied by "BOGOTÁ" oval handstamp in black, used in combination with Great Britain 1865/73 4 d. vermilion pl. 7 and 1 s. green pl. 4, tied by "C62" obliterator in black. Single ring British P.O. SANTA MARTA cds on reverse (Jan 29). Carried by the RMSP British "Solent" to Cartagena and Colon. Struck with double arc PANAMA British P.O. transit (Feb 5) and thence by PSNC Steamer to Guayaquil. The Sobreporte 25 c. paying the fee for the British stamps to be added at the Consular Office in Santa Martha. A couple of minor wrinkles as to be expected. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 149 and in Parmenter & Gordon 'GB Used Abroad' on page 4/37. A unique and wonderful cover. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).rnProvenance: Collection J. Grant Glassco, RL, London, Nov 1969, lot 715; Collection Brigitte Kaplan; Shanahan 'Millionaire's Sale 84, Dublin, 7 Feb 1959, lot 332; Corinphila Rarities sale, London, May 2015, lot 310.rn rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5240 Colombia

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    RMSP 1881: The famous registered cover from Cartaghena to Breslau, Germany franked by the extraordinary combination of Great Britain 1870 1½ d. lake pl. 3, 1881 1 s. orange-brown pl. 13 and unlisted 1880 4 d. grey-brown pl. 17 (two examples, unrecorded by Stanley Gibbons used in Colombia), the first two stamps tied by bold "C65" obliterator (error of number of C56) and the 4 d. tied solely by "REGISTERED" in black. Repeated REGISTERED at upper left and single ring CARTHAGENA cds (March 2) adjacent. Carried on the RMSP "Don" to St. Thomas. Oval 'Registered / London' in red (March 30) and German registration label 'Vom Auslande über / Bahnp. 10 Verviers-Cöln'. Reverse with Breslau arrival cds (April 1) and a further strike of the straight line 'Registered' handstamp. A remarkable and rare cover: the sole recorded usage of the 4 d. grey-brown in Colombia and one of just five recorded covers with the "C65" error. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 150 and in Parmenter & Gordon 'GB Used Abroad' on page 4/23. Cert. BPA (2014).rnProvenance: Corinphila Rarities sale, London, May 2015, lot 312.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5241 Colombia

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    Messageries Impériales 1876: Cover from Savanilla to Le Havre, sent stampless and endorsed "Par Vap. fr. Martinique", strruck with octagonal French Consular "SAVANILLA" datestamp (Oct 22) in black (Salles fig. 1377) and, alongside, octagonal "SAVANILLA / PAQ. FR. D No. 1" datestamp (Oct 23) in black (Salles fig. 1505). Carried on ther Ligne D Steamer "Martinique". The envelope with printed reverse and Paris and Le Havre (Nov 20) datestamps in black and charged '12' décimes to pay. Sensibly opened for display, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5242 Colombia

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    RMSP 1856: Entire letter from London to Bogotá, Colombia franked by cut round 1854 Embossed 1 s. green tied by London obliterators in black. Struck on obverse with oval framed "CARTAGENA / DEBE" in red and "1½" (reales) due marking in red. The contents refer to a recent turbulent meeting of South American Bondholders and a shortage of £5'000 outstanding.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5244 Venezuela

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    RMSP 1861 (Aug 7): Cover from Caracas to Genova, Italy, franked by 1859/61 ½ r. orange, two examples and sheet marginal 1 r. deep blue, coarse impressions, with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by two strikes of circular "CORREOS / CARACAS" datestamps in blue (Aug 22). Carried on the RMSP "Seine" from St. Thomas with London transit cds on reverse (Sept 13) in red and struck there with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking. Calais transit on front and three French datestamps on reverse, charged '20' décimes due on receipt. The earliest recorded usage of the 1 real coarse printing in a extraordinarily deep colour. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 151. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2011).rnProvenance: Collection Eugenio Gebauer, Corinphila sale 83, Sept 1991, lot 6384; Knut Heister, Edition D'Or XVI, illustrated on the front cover.
    Starting bid : 7,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5245 Venezuela

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    RMSP 1859 (March 23): Entire letter from Caracas to France endorsed "Por el Paquete", franked by 1859 2 r. red, fine impression, with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by superb  "4" numeral handstamp in black (sole recorded usage of this handstamp on a fine print 2 r. cover). Carried on the RMSP "La Plata" from St. Thomas with London transit cds on reverse (April 14) in red and struck there with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking. Calais transit on front and three French datestamps on reverse, charged '8' décimes due on receipt. A very early usage of the first issue on a cover mailed overseas, travelling on the same day and route as the previous lot. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 152. A beautiful entire. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2011).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2334; Collection Knut Heister, Edition D'Or XVI, page 45.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5246 Venezuela

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    RMSP 1859 (March 23): Cover from Caracas to Bordeaux, France, franked by 1859 1 r. blue, fine impression, in a horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by two strikes of "4" numeral handstamp in black (sole recorded usage of this handstamp on a fine print 1 r. cover). Carried on the RMSP "La Plata" from St. Thomas with London transit cds on reverse (April 14) in red and struck there with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking on the Venezuelan adhesives. Calais transit on front and three French datestamps on reverse, charged '16' décimes due on receipt. The addressee's name has been re-written and carefully restored, however a very early usage of the first issue on a cover mailed overseas. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 152. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2011).rnProvenance: Collection Knut Heister, Edition D'Or XVI, page 28.
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5247 Venezuela

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    1874 (Nov 21): Cover from La Guayra to New York, with "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" Venezuelan P.O. cds in black, franked by Great Britain 1865/73 4 d. vermilion pl. 13 tied by bold "C60" obliterator with British P.O. "LA GUAYRA" cds alongside (Nov, day omitted). "New York / Due 10 / U.S. Currency" arrival (Dec 23) alongside. Reverse with St. Thomas British P.O. cds (Nov 30) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 153. The adhesive crossed by file fold but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5248 Venezuela

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    Messageries Impériales 1876 (Nov 20): Entire letter from La Guaira to Santander, Spain, endorsed "per St. Guyane", franked by Venezuela 1876 ½ r. rose pair (Scott 47) tied by "CORREOS LA GUAIRA" handstamp in black and, for onward transmission with France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange and Type Sage 30 c. brown in a horizontal pair tied by octagonal "LA GUAYRA" Consular datestamps (Nov 20) in black (Salles fig. 1374). Carried on the Ligne E Steamer "Guyane" to Fort de France with octagonal "LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. No. 4" datestamp (Nov 29) displaying well on reverse (Salles fig. 1432) and thence on the "Ville de Bordeaux", taxed on arrival with circular "1P 30" in blue. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 154. A delightful and rare entire. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5249 Venezuela

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    Messageries Impériales 1877: Cover from La Guaira to to Vera Cruz, Mexico at triple rate, bearing Venezuela 1865/70 ½ r. pale claret in a vertical pair with 1873 2 r. yellow, two stained single examples with overprint inverted (Scott 19+44a) - the sole mixed issue combination usage recorded - tied by circular "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamps in black. Additionally franked by France 1870 Siège 40 c. orange, a single and horizontal strip of four, all tied by octagonal "LA GUAYRA" Consular datestamps (July 19) in black (Salles fig. 1374). Carried on the Ligne E "Cacique" to Fort de France and Ligne B "Ville de Brest" to Vera Cruz where charged at triple inland rate "75 c." due in black. Despite the fact that the 2 r. pair is stained and some creasing, a remarkable and rare cover. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 154. Cert. P. Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Collection E.M. de Bustamente, DF, Zurich, 4 Nov 1993, lot 30975A.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 5250 Venezuela

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    Messageries Impériales 1870 (May 8): Entire letter from Puerto Cabello to Malaga, Spain, franked by France 1867 laureated 80 c. carmine (2) for double rate, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Octagaonal "PORTO CABELLO" Consular datestamp (June 2) at left in black (Salles fig.1373). Carried on the Ligne L "Cacique" to Fort de France, thence by Ligne A "Floride". Struck on reverse with circular "LIGNE L / PAQ. FR. No." datestamp (June 5) in black (Salles fig. 1617) and circular "LIGNE A / PAQ FR. No. 3" datestamp (June 9) in black (Salles fig. 1401) with Bordeaux-Irun TPO and Malaga arrival where charged "4R" due in red. One stamp with perf. fault but a very scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5251 Venezuela

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    Messageries Impériales 1875 (Oct 18): Entire letter from La Guaira to Malaga, Spain at double rate, franked by France 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green on greenish, 15 c. bistre and 80 c. carmine, all in horizontal pairs, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Carried on Ligne E Paquebot "Cacique" to Fort de France and Ligne B "Ville de Bordeaux" to France. Reverse with circular "LIGNE B / PAQ. FR. B No. 1" datestamp (Oct 29) and Santander cds (Nov 12) and Malaga arrival (Nov 15). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 155. Small imperfections but a charming and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF
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