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  • Lot# : 6281 Uruguay

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    French Shipmail: Envelope from Montevideo to St. Loubès, bearing a combination of Uruguay 1877 20 c. bistre brown tied by 'D' obliterator in combination with Sage 1 fr. olive green in type I tied by octagonal "MONTEVIDEO PAQ. FR. J No 2 10 MARS 78" Shipmail datestamp in red. An information strike and Montevideo despatch cds (May 8, 1878) alongside. Reverse with arrival cds's (June 8). Backflap missing but an attractive cover. The sender had to pay the double rate for the inland part of the journey and 1 fr. for the  mailing to France. A fresh entire with an attractive two country combination franking. Cert. Brun (2003).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143 (May 2005), lot 3827.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6732 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): Carrier Issue 120 c. blue, a fine example with large margins all round in a 'sky blue' shade, trivial marginal crease at left probably on application (not mentioned on cert.), used on 1859 cover to Goya, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 31) in black. Horizontal file fold at top, well away from the outstanding adhesive, a fine and rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998) Scott = $ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, September 1998, lot 3985.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6733 Uruguay

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    1858 (March): Carrier 180 c. green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, position 4 on the bloc report of 30 subjects, used on 1858 double rate cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 21) in black. Some acid ink at base of cover and a few imperfections to the back flap of no significance, this being one of the rarest adhesives on letter in classic South American philately. Signed Diaz, Peter Holcombe and Emanuel J. Lee. Certs. Diaz Paulos (1980), P. Holcombe (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7557.rn                   Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 7404.rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 32,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6734 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 60 c. dull lilac, a fine used example of good colour with large margins all round, tied to 1862 entire letter to Montevideo endorsed 'Urgente' by "ADMON DE CORREOS / CARMELO / REP O DEL-URUG." handstamp in black. A late usage of the issue, a scarce and exceptionally attractive entire. Cert. P. Holcombe (1993).rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Nov 1999, lot 2113.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6735 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 80 c. orange, a fine used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1860 entire letter to Tacuarembo by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Aug 29) in black. A fine and rare single franking. Signed A. Diena, Freidl Scott = $ 800.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3802.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6736 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 80 c. yellow, a single example with clear to large margins, used on cover to Montevideo cancelled by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / SAN-JOSÉ / REP-O-DEL-URUG." handstamp in red. Rare thus. Cert. Holcombe (1994) Scott = $ 800+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 7380.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6737 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 120 c. blue, a superb example with huge margins all round showing three framelines, used on 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed 'por el Pompero', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Oct 6) in black. File fold at base, a fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6738 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 180 c. green, a very fine example with large even margins all round, used on 20 October 1859 entire letter to Montevideo tied by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / PORONGOS / REP O-DEL-URUG." handstamp in black with repeated strike over flap on reverse. Vertical file fold away from the adhesive, but a rare usage. Opinion Holcombe (1992). Cert. A. Diena (1965) Scott = $ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7645.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6739 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 240 c. vermilion, a single example with large even margins all round, used on 5 April 1861 second sheet of entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed 'p. Pampero', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (April) in black. An extremely rare stamp on letter and very fine. Signed A. Bolaffi, G. Bolaffi, R. Calves, A. Diena, E.J. Lee, L. Miro Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6740 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 60 c. grey lilac, Type 8, an example of fine colour with large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter to Montevideo tied by circular "Renta de Correos / Salto" datestamp (July 2) in black. A fine and attractive entire Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6741 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 60 c. grey lilac, a vertical pair with good to large margins all round, used on 1860 entire letter to Tacuarembo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 18) in black. Slight aging to the entire and the odd wrinkle but a scarce double rate usage. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6742 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 60 c. chocolate brown, Type 10, a used example with large margins all round, used on 1863 cover to Mercedes, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 29) in black. A fine stamp showing a coloured blob of ink on the first 'O' of CORREO at right.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6743 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 60 c. brown lilac, an example of fine delicate colour with large margins all round, used on 1860 entire letter to Tacuarembo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (April 30) in black. Slight acid ink in the address but a most attractive entire. Signed A. Bolaffi, G. Bolaffi, A. Diena Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6744 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 60 c. brown lilac, a vertical pair, Types 3/9, with good if irregular margins all round, not scissor separated, tied to 1862 cover to Buenos Aires by "Salto" circular datestamp (April 11) in black. Some peripheral aging and file fold well away from the adhesives but fine.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6745 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 5, a used example with huge margins all round tied to 1863 entire letter to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 10) in black. Exceptional and rare so fine. Signed Hassel, Basel. Opinion Holcombe (1999).rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2195.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6746 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 5, a used example with large margins all round tied to 1864 entire letter to San Juan, Argentina, endorsed "Con Impresos" at lower left, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 7) in black. Reverse with circular "Correo del Rosario" cds (May 12) in blue. A fine and attractive entire. Signed Diaz. Cert. Diaz Paulos (1981).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 4261.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6747 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 6, sheet marginal at right, used on 1863 cover to Uruguay tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (March 13) in black. Trivial aging but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6748 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 4, a diagonally bisected example used on 4 August 1864 entire letter from Minas to Montevideo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Minas / Rep. O-del-Urug." handstamp in black. Faint arrival at right in black. An outstanding and rare entire for ther connoisseur. Signed Diaz. Cert. Diaz Paulos (1981).rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2205.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6749 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick figures 60 c. dull lilac and 120 c. blue, two examples (Types 5 and 11), all with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina (Drabble corrrespondence) endorsed 'per Pampero', all tied by two strikes of oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 21) in black. The letter states that the writer is enclosing a further letter. The 60 c. with rounded top right corner well away from the design, a fine and rare franking. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7778.rn                   Corinphila sale 100, June 1997, lot 3991.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6750 Uruguay

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    1864: Arms 6 c. rose, a used example with huge margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to Salto by wreathed fancy handstamp in black with oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp at left (Dec 15) in black. Central file fold but an attractive and unusual usage.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, 28-29 Oct 1994, lot 7461.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6751 Uruguay

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    1864: Arms 12 c. blue, a used example with huge margins on 1864 cover endorsed 'via Buenos Aires' to Rosario de Santa Fé, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (March 9, 1864) in black. "Correos de Buenos Aires" transit cds (March 13) in black below. Slight mark on adhesive and the cover with file folds but an exceptionally early usage (Scott listing of issue date is erroneous) with the issue definitely released in March, this being the earliest cover this descreiber has seen.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6752 Uruguay

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    1864: Arms 12 c. blue, a used example with large even margins on undated cover to Buenos Aires, tied by framed FRANCA handstamp in blue, fair only strike of oval framed "Admon de Correos / Paysandu / Rep.-O-del-Urug." despatch at left. One flap with closed tear and wormhole but a scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 74, March 1987, lot 5632.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6753 Uruguay

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    1864: Arms 121 c. blue, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to Rosario de Santa Fé by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 22) in black. Minor stain from gum in right margin but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF
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