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The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part II) - ITALY, FRANCE and EURPEAN COUNTRIES - MEXICO & URUGUAY
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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# : 6282 Venezuela

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    French Shipmail: Lettersheet from Caracas to Vera Cruz, endorsed "pr Vapor frances", bearing Sage 1 fr. green bronze in type I, tied by octogonal "VENEZUELA PAQ. FR. A No 2 6 MAI 79" Shipmail datestamp in red, information strike alongside. Reverse with "ST. THOMAS 14 / 5 1879" transit cds in black. Vertical file fold well away from the adhesive, nevertheless an interesting Ship cover. Transported with the French steamer 'St. Germain' to St. Thomas, Danish West Indies with the vessel running between Colon and St. Nazaire. In St. Thomas the cover was transferred to another vessel which brought it to Vera Cruz, Mexico.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6667 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1856: ½ r. deep blue, a horizontal strip of four in a deep shade, large margins all round, tied to 1859 cover to Mexico by boxed and dated "S. JUAN DEL RIO" handstamp (Feb 17) struck in red (Schatzkes fig. 1320). A most attractive cover. Signed Bartles, E. Diena, Jakubek.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6668 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1856: ½ r. blue, a very fine used example of rich colour with large margins all round, tied to 1856 cover to Vera Cruz by gothic dated "ALBARDO / Noviembre-3-1856" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1763 - this being the cover the illustration was drawn from). A delightful usage during the first rate period. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3118.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6669 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1856: 1 r. orange-yellow, a fine used example tied to 12 April 1859 entire letter to Leon by three line "CORREOS. / FRANCO / EN GUANAJUATO." handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 471). Superb and scarce.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6670 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 1 r. orange-yellow, a fine used example tied to 1856 cover to Durango by circular ADMON PRAL DE CORREOS negative seal (Eagle) handstamp of Puerto Mazatlan in black (Schatzkes fig. 741). Seal removed from reverse but a charming and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, 20 Nov 2002, lot 42.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 380.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6671 Mexico

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    Lagos 1856: 2 r. green, a vertically bisected example, right half, used on 23 May 1858 entire letter from Lagos to Leon, tied by oval framed "ADMON PRAL DE CORREOS / DE LAGOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 659). An exceptional and rare franking. Signed J.K. Bash, C.Goebel, Ruiz Perez. Cert. Goebel (1996) Scott = $ 600.rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 46.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6672 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 2 r. green, a huge margined example used on 15 Dec 1856 cover (rate change period) to Guadalajara tied solely by "0" marking of Mazatlan in black (Schatzkes fig. 742). Superb and scarce cover. Signed A. Diena, R-D Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, ex lot 3190.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6673 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    Pachuca 1856: 2 r. green, large margins all round in a pale shade, used on January 1857 cover to Mexico tied by italic straight line PACHUCA in red (Schatzkes fig. 1115). A scarce district and a fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 59.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6674 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example on 1857 entire letter from Tepezalá to Guanajuato tied by fine strike of oval framed RINCON DE ROMOS handstamp with manuscript date "Settembre 18 de 1857" (Schatzkes fig. 1902). Superb and scarce.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6675 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1856: 4 r. red, a horizontal strip of four of rich colour and large margins all round, used on 13 January 1859 entire letter from Tepic to Guadalajara, tied by "Franqueado / Tepic" handstamp in red (Schatzles fig. 409). An exceptional franking and multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 101.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6676 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 4 r. red, a fine used example with huge margin at top, used on 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by boxed and dated "PTO. DE MAZATLAN" handstamp (Feb 19) in red (Schatzkes fig. 739). A most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6677 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 4a+1
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    Morelia 1856: ½ r. blue in a horizontal pair with sheet marginal rule at right and large margins all round, with horizontally bisected 4 r. red, lower half, tied to 1860 entire letter to Mexico City by "Franco / Morelia" datestamps (June 22) struck in black (Schatzkes fig. 901). Cover tear to entire sensibly sealed, a rare and most unusual franking. Signed Latorre. Cert. Mepsi (1994).
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6678 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 4b
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    Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. red, a quadrisected example, lower left corner, used on 1859 cover to Zacatecas to pay the local rate of 1 real, tied by boxed and dated FRESNILLO handstamp (April 24) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1867). An exceptional and scarce usage. Cert. R-D Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 700.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3212.rn                   Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 5943.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6679 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    Durango 1856: 8 r. lilac, a superb example of rich colour with large margins all round, used on 1857 cover from Sta. Catalina to Mexico at quadruple rate, tied by boxed and dated DURANGO handstamp (April 25) in black (Schatzkes fig. 234). An outstanding and rare cover. Cert. Mepsi (1993).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 93.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6680 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 5d
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    Zacatecas 1856: Quadrisected 8 r. lilac, top right quarter, used to pay the 2 real rate, tied to 1858 cover to Durango by boxed and dated CHALCHIHUITES datestamp (Sept 22) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1862). A fine and scarce entire. Signed A. Diena. Cert. R-D Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, ex lot 3225.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6681 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 5d+2
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    Zacatecas 1856: 1 r. orange-yellow, tiny scissor cut in top margin, used with quadrisected 8 r. lilac, top left quarter, to pay the 3 reales rate, tied to September 1858 cover to Durango by straight line SOMBRERETE handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1912). An exquisite and rare cover. Mepsi (1993).rnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 50.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6682 Mexico

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    Apam 1861: ½ r. black on brown, a horizontal pair used on 10 August 1862 entire letter to Mexico, Vertiz correspondence, tied by circular negative CORREOS / APAM seal handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 24). Superb and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6683 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1861: 1 r. black on green, a horizontal pair used on 1862 cover to Durango, beautifully cancelled by four strikes of circular floral cachet in black (Schatzkes fig. 1294) with framed manuscript dated CELAYA datestamp (Aug 8) alongside (Schatzkes fig. 1289). A delightful entire.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6684 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 8
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    Apam 1861: 2 r. black on rose, a superb used example on May 1862 entire letter to Mexico City tied by circular negative "CORREOS / APAM" seal handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 24). A delightful and scarce cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6685 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1861: 2 r. black on rose, a superb used example, marginal from left of sheet, used on 16 May 1861 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by bold strike of framed UNION DE TULA handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 406). Superb and rare. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6686 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1861: 2 r. black on rose, a superb used example, marginal from left of sheet, used on 13 August 1861 cover to Puerto Mazatlan tied by framed SINALOA handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 782). Slight worm holes away from the fine adhesive. An attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3678.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6687 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1861: 2 r. black on rose, a diagonally bisected example, right half with District name, used as 1 real on 15 May 1863 entire letter from Salamanca to Guanajuato tied by fine oval "FRANCO / EN SALAMCA" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330). The entire slightly weak at base otherwise choice and extremely rare. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 750.rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 225.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6688 Mexico

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    Aguascalientes 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, two quadrisected examples from lower left and upper right of stamp, used as 2 real franking on 1861 cover to San Luis Potosi, tied by boxed and dated AGUASCALIENTES handstamp (May 21) in black. The stamps have been lifted for checking and replaced, not mentioned on certificate; file fold above the stamps not detracting from the appearance. An outstanding 'two split' rarity of the foremost quality. Cert. Mepsi (1993).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 132.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6689 Mexico

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    Colima 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a vertically bisected example, left half and without District name, used as 2 real on 1861 cover to Mexico City, tied by oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamp (May 6) in black (Schatzkes fig. 179). A fine and scarce franking in the foremost quality. Signed J.K. Bash, C. Goebel, Ruiz Perez. Cert. Goebel (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 135.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6690 Mexico

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    Durango 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a vertically bisected example, right half and with District name, used as 2 real on 11 June 1861 entire letter to Monterey, tied by framed FRANCO handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 237). Small part of address bleached but fine and scarce franking. Signed J.K. Bash, C. Goebel, Ruiz Perez. Cert. Goebel (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 141.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6691 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example, top right hand side of stamp, District name in blue, used as 2 real on 25 May 1861 cover to Zapotlan, tied by framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / GUADALAJARA" handstamp struck in blue (Schatzkes fig.293). Scarce and most attractive cover. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 4052.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6692 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a quadrisect from lower right of stamp, used to pay 1 real local rate on 9 September 1861 entire letter to Guanajuato, tied by framed "FRANCO EN / YRAPUATO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 496). An excpetional and most attractive entire Scott = $ 700.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6693 Mexico

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    Oaxaca 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a used example with large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover to Puebla tied by boxed and dated OAXACA handstamp (Sept 9). File fold well away from the very fine adhesive, tiny fault at top where stamp was placed just over the edge of cover and of negligible importance, a scarce stamp on letter. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3281.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6694 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1861: 4 r. red on yellow, a vertically bisected example, left half, tied to 1862 entire letter to San Luis Potosi by boxed and dated CATORCE handstamp (Sept 15) in black. An extremely fine and scarce entire Scott = $ 950. rnrnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 138.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6695 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    Guadalajara 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, blue District overprint, a superb used example with exceptionally large margins all round, tied to 1861 entire letter to Colima by two strikes of "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (July 11) in black. A magnificent entire. Cert. Mepsi (1993).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 140.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6696 Mexico

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    Saltillo 1861: 8 r. green on red-brown, a quadrisect from lower right corner of stamp, used as 2 reales on 1862 entire letter to Durango, tied by boxed and dated VIEZCA handstamp (April 24) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1432). Minor file folds but an exceptional and extremely rare entire, without doubt one of the finest known examples of this usage. Cert. Mepsi (1993) Scott = $ 40'000. rnrnProvenance: Collection 'R.H.S.', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 147.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6697 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 12
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    San Luis Potosi 1861: 8 r. green on red-brown, a used example with large margins all round, used on 1864 entire letter to Mexico tied by bold strike of oval "CORREOS / S.L. POTOSI" floral handstamp (March 3) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1446). File fold just below the fine adhesive, a rare and most attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection R.A. Paliafito, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 11 May 1995, lot 319.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6698 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1864: First period Eagle ½ r. brown, two single examples with good to large margins all round, District name only, just 500 invoiced, used on 1864 entire letter to Mexico tied by "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 477) . A rare and most attractive usage. Cert. Holcombe (1997).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Aguiulas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 25 Feb 1997, lot 3016.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6699 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1865: Fourth period Eagle ½ r. lilac, a horizontal pair (7-1865), 1'000 invoiced, sub-consignment #28, large to ample margins all round, tied to entire letter to Guanajuato by framed "FRANCO / EN / YRAPUATO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 498) in black with manuscript date "Mayo 24" below. Slight iron spot away from adhesives at lower right but a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6700 Mexico

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    Durango 1866: Fifth period Eagle 1 r. blue horizontal pair (67-1866), large margins all round and of rich colour, used on 1866 entire letter to Zacatecas tied by "FRANCO / DURANGO" datetstamp (Aug 22) in black (Schatzkes fig. 238). Fine and scarce late usage - the first Maximilian consignment to Durango had been invoiced on August 7, 1866.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6701 Mexico

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    Apam 1864/66: Fourth period Eagle 2 r. orange (96-1865), 1'500 invoiced, no District name, a fine single example used on 12 Jan 1866 entire letter to Puebla, tied by circular negative "CORREOS / APAM" seal handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 24). Slight flap faults but a superb and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 5964.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6702 Mexico

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    Durango 1864/66: Fifth period Eagle 1 r. yellow-orange (10-1866), sub-consignment '7-1866', a fine example used on 20 April 1866 entire letter to Durango tied by FRANCO and PAPASQUIARO handstamps in black (Schatzkes figs. 281+280). File folds away from the adhesive, a most attractive and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Aguilas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 25 Feb 1997, lot 3308.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6703 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1864/66: Fourth period Eagle 1 r. yellow-orange (38-1865), sub-consignment '27', a fine large margined example used on April 1865 entire letter to Mexico typically cancelled "Franco en / Iturbide el / 6 de April" in manuscript (Schatzkes fig. 1310B). Reverse with oval 'Correos / Mexico' arrival (April 9) in black. Exquisite and rare. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6704 Mexico

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    Durango 1864: Second period Eagle 4 r. green (156-1864), just 1'000 stamps invoiced, a horizontally bisected example used as a 2 real on 1864 cover to Durango, tied by "FRANCO EN / CUENCAME" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 249) in black with date "Dec 24 / 864" below in manuscript. An exceptional and rare usage. Cert. Mepsi (1979) Scott = $ 700.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Aguilas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 25 Feb 1997, lot 3095.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6705 Mexico

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    Durango 1864/66: Fourth period Eagle 8 r. red, a horizontal quadrisect, used on 1865 cover to Durango tied by bold strike of  "FRANCO / GAVILANES" in black (Schatzkes fig. 256) with manuscript date below "Nov.e 23/65". Some ironed file folds well away from the adhesive, a spectacular and rare cover. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3430.rn                   Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 5967.rnrnNote: For another cover showing this usage see the Erich Koenig collection, lot 268.
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6706 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1864: Third period Eagle 8 r. red, 207-1(864), a quadrisected example, top left quarter, used as a 2 reales on 22 March 1865 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by "FRANCO EN / ZAPOTLAN." in black (Schatzkes fig. 441). An outstanding and famous entire, one of just a handful of recorded covers and most probably the finest. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 274.rn                   Collection 'Aguilas', Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 25 Feb 1997, lot 3262.rnrnThe '207-1864' date is definite - lot 275 in the Koenig sale showed a piece with the adjoining part of the same stamp, lower left quarter, with the '864'. Copies of this information are supplied with the lot.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6707 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1864: First period Eagle 8 r. red, District name only, just 300 invoiced, used on 1864 entire letter to Mexico tied by circular dotted lozenge in black (Schatzkes fig. 479) with two strikes of "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" datestamp (June 23) adjacent in black (fig. 477). The adhesive slightly close at left but a rare and most attractive usage. Opinion Holcombe (1997).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6708 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1865: Fourth period Eagle 8 r. red, 208-1865, 500 invoiced, a very fine example with large margins all round and of rich colour, used on 1866 cover to Guanajuato tied by "FRANCO / S. LUIS POTOSI" circular datestamp (Jan 3) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1463B). A superb and most attractive cover. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 4055.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6709 Mexico

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    Apam 1866/67: Maximilian litho 13 c. blue (34-1866), just 490 stamps invoiced, a used example in a deep shade with even margins all round, tied to 1866 entire letter to Mexico by straight line SOYANIQUILPAN handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1546) with "24 Agosto 1866" date alongside. A splendid and very rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6710 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1866/67: Maximilian litho 13 c. deep blue, a horizontal pair (41-1866), sub-consignment 20 to Cocula with handstamp and number, tied to November 1866 entire letter to Guadalajara by oval framed "FRANCO / TECOLOTLAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 401). A superb and rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3442.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6711 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1866/67: Maximilian litho 13 c. blue (47-1866), a used example already showing some plate wear, tied to 1866 entire letter to Leon by "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" cds (Aug 31) in black (Schatzkes fig. 477). First month of use, an attractive entire. Signed Calves. Opinion Holcombe (1995).
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 190.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6712 Mexico

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    Jalapa 1866/67: Maximilian litho 13 c. blue in a horizontal pair (51-1866), clear to large margins all round, used on 1866 cover to Puebla cancelled by circular "FRANQUEADO / JALAPA" datestamp (Oct 7) in black (Schatzkes fig. 596). A fresh and very fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Holcombe (1995).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6713 Mexico

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    Puebla 1866/67: Maximilian litho 13 c. blue (3-1866), sub-consignment 25 - just 50 stamps sent, a used example in a deep shade with even margins all round, tied to 6 September 1866 entire letter to Puebla by oval framed "TECAMA / CHALCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1228). A splendid and very rare entire. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 308.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6714 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1866/67: Maximilian litho 25 c. brown (92-1866), sub-consignment 16, a used example with clear to large margins all round, tied to 1866 cover to Guadalajara by "LEON / FRANCO" datestamp (Oct 27) in black (Schatzkes fig. 503). A fresh and fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6715 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1866/67: Maximilian litho 25 c. orange (77-1866), sub-consignment 27, a fine used example on 1866 cover to Mexico, Escandron correspondence, tied by circular "VA EN S. FELIPE / FRANCO" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1308) with manuscript dated "Oct 9, 1866". A fine and very rare usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 319.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6716 Mexico

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    Jalapa 1866/67: Maximilian litho 50 c. yellow-green (51-1866), 1'750 invoiced, a used example with ample to large margins all round, on 1866 double weight cover from Jalapa to Peubla tied by "FRANQUEADO / JALAPA" circular datestamp (Sept 19) in black. A fine and very scarce franking. Cert. E. Diena (2003).rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 333.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6717 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1866/67: Maximilian engraved 13 c. blue, a horizontal pair with good to large margins all round (101-1866), 4'000 invoiced, used on 1866 cover to San Luis Potosi tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds (Nov 15) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1757A). File fold does not detract from a fine cover. Ex collection Quast. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 5983.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6718 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1866/67: Maximilian engraved 25 c. orange-brown (137-1866), sub-consignment 4, a fine example tied to 8 Februrary 1867 entire letter to Guanajuato by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / CELAYA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1293). Fresh and fine, a late usage for this issue. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6719 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1866/67: Maximilian engraved 25 c. orange-brown (137-1866), sub-consignment 41, a fine example tied to 1866 cover to Mexico by boxed and dated S. JUAN DEL RIO handstamp (Dec 31) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1318). A fresh and fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6720 Mexico

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    Mexico 1867: Gothic Overprint 2 r. dull green on thin grey paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, used on 2 January 1868 cover to Durango tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. Some ironed file folds but a rare stamp on letter.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 140.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6721 Mexico

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    Puebla 1868: 12 c. black on green, thick figures, imperforate, a horizontal strip of five with large margins all round, overprinted San Luis Potosi and showing invoice number error (8-69) to Mazatlan, used on 1869 cover to Oaxaca tied by "CORREEOS / PUEBLA" circular datestamps (Nov 2) in black. Central stamp without "Stop after 12" variety. Ironed file folds but rare and unusual cover. Cert. E. Diena (2003).rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 403.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6722 Mexico

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    Durango 1868: 50 c. black on yellow, thick figures, imperforate, (22-71), vertically bisected example, left half, used on 14 March 1871 cover to Durango tied by framed PENON BLANCO handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 283). Scarce and fine cover. Signed Calves Scott = $ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3521.rn                   Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 462.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6723 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1868: 50 c. black on yellow, thick figures, imperforate, (12-71), huge margins all round, used on 26 November 1871 cover to Mexico tied by framed "FRANCO / EN SAN JUAN DEL RIO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1321). Scarce and delightful cover. Signed G. Lamy.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 458.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6724 Mexico

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    Mexico & Morelia 1868: 50 c. black on yellow (1-69) perf., and 25 c. blue on pink (10-68 to Morelia), perf. used on Oct 1869 cover to Vera Cruz tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamps in  black. Scarce mixed District usage, the perforated Hidalgo's being scarce on letter.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 6001.
    Starting bid : 160.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6725 Mexico

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    Jalapa 1872: 6 c. green, imperforate (20-73), four single examples, margins close to large, used on 9 July 1873 cover to Vera Cruz, tied by framed "FRANCO / TESIUTLAN" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 639). An attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6726 Mexico

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    Aguascalientes 1872: 6 c. green, imperforate (3-73), horizontal pair and 12 c. blue, imperf. (3-73) in a horizontal pair, used on 5 August 1873 entire letter to Hacienda del Carro tied by framed "FRANCO / AGUASCALIENTES" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 14). An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6727 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1872: 12 c. blue, a horizontal pair (51-73), used on September 1873 cover to Zacatecas tied by circular "FRANCO / S. MIGL DEL MEZO" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1892). A most attractive cover, a superb strike.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 501.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6728 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1872: 25 c. red, imperforate (51-73), close to large margins all round, used on October 1873 entire letter to Hacienda del Carro tied by oval framed "DILIGENCIAS GENERALES / ADMON / DE ZACATECAS" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1853). Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6729 Mexico

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    Cuernavaca 1878: 10 c. orange (4582), a horizontal strip of three with first stamp diagonally bisected to pay the 25 c. rate, used on 1882 cover from Tasco to Vera Cruz all tied by circle of dots handstamps with oval framed FRANCO EN TASCO handstamp at right (July 26) in black. The letter with file fold and fault at base but of extraordinary rarity with just a handful of covers known to exist. Ex collection Salomon Rosenthal. Cert. Mepsi (1989).rn 
    Starting bid : 850.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6730 Mexico

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    Chiapas 1874: 100 c. red (4080), a quadrisected example, top right corner of the stamp, used to pay 25 c. rate, on 3 January 1882 entire letter from Tuxtla to San Cristobal, tied by oval fframed "ADMON DE CORREOS / DE TUXTLA" oval handstamp in black. Typical slight flap tears on reverse, but an exceptional franking of the greatest rarity in superb quality for the connoisseur of the issue. Unique. Ex collection Herbert Strauss. Certs. Mepsi (1971 and 1995).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 6731 Mexico

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    Puebla 1879: Juarez 10 c. blue (2081), a single example used on 1881 cover from Puebla endorsed 'via St. Nazaire' to Bordeaux, tied by dotted lozenge in red, with fine octagonal French Paquebot "VERA-CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.1" datestamp (Aug 18) in black (Salles fig. 1437), carried on the 'Lafayette' with Bordeaux arrival (Sept 14) on reverse. An attractive cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 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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