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  • Lot# : 2900 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used on circa 1873 cover front from Jutiapa to Guatemala City tied by both framed FRANCO handstamp (Goodman CPS72) and by "17" numeral obliterator in black. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook. An exceptional and extremely rare usage, the sole example of a first issue adhesive used on cover from this town. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 544.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2901 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a used horizontal pair on 1874 cover from Guatemala City to Retalhuleu, tied by "Guatemala" circular datestamp in black (May 6), with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds perfectly struck in red (May 6) alongside, demonstrating the cover was to travel by Steamer. Internal docketing of receipt (May 10) in manuscript. Recorded by Goodman on page 52, who records just this one cover with a pair of 5 centavos adhesives, there are however, two recorded thus - another from the same correspondence (ex Miguel Ricoy) with one stamp repaired. The sole recorded internal 10 c. rate cover in fine condition and a great rarity of the issue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 107.rn                     Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2902 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, the remarkable unused block of eighty (10 x 8), being the upper half of the sheet with all stamps Type I with wide "0" (Type I positions were from 1-94 and position 149), the block found with another large multiple where the two had stuck together and thus the gum was removed, some minor imperfections with one stamp closed tear and separation reinforced by hinges but the largest recorded multiple of this stamp (the Castilejo description, lot 1038, being erroneous) and an exhibition piece of the highest calibre. Unique Gi 3 = £ 620+/Scott = $ 880+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2903 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, narrow "0", used on 1873 cover from Guatemala City to USA tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp (Jan 26) in blue at left. Struck on arrival with "N.Y. Steamship / 10" datestamp (Feb 19) in black. Recorded in the Goodman handbook, one of just four covers recorded paying the 10 c. 'Americas' single rate. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 550.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2904 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type II, wide "0", used on 1872 second sheet of entire letter to Guatemala City carried at double rate, tied by "11" numeral obliterator in black of Champerico. The stamp with straight edge at right and rounded top left corner perforation but just three covers are recorded (one listed in the Goodman handbook) with this stamp paying the internal double rate. Despite imperfections a very rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 549.rn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 720 CHF

    Lot# : 2905 Guatemala

    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, the famous used block of eight (2 x 4) on large piece with a further vertical pair below, tied by weak strikes of probable "1" numeral obliterator of Guatemala City in black. Small imperfections as to be expected but a remarkable and extremely rare block - the used 'block of twelve' recorded, is in fact a block of six, a strip of three, a pair and a single - this being the largest known used multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 122;rn                     Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.rn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 2906 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, a single example used on 1872 cover from Guatemala City to Paris endorsed 'via Panama', tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Correos / Guatemala" despatch cds in blue at left (Sept 17) and thence via British P.O. in COLON with circular datestamp in black (Oct 21), London (Nov 12) where framed 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy marking was applied in black and charged '12' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. Unrecorded in the Goodman census (which records three covers) but further research shows that even now just six single frankings of this stamp are known, three of which are to France. A spectacular and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 123rn                     Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 553.rn 
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2907 Guatemala

    1871: 20 c. rose, a single example on 1874 cover to London endorsed "via Panama", cancelled by bold strike of rare "19" numeral obliterator with "CORREOS / CHIQUIMULA" datestamp alongside in black. Reverse with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds (Dec 10) in red and London arrival cds (Feb 13, 1875) in red. Foreign Branch datestamp of the same day and charged '1/6d.' due in black. The addressee's name and lower half of envelope 're-made' but a rare piece.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 2908 Guatemala

    1871: 20 c. rose, a used example on large piece of 1873 cover to Bordeaux, tied by "1" numeral obliterator of Guatemala City, thence via British P.O. in Panama (May 20), London transit in red (June 12) where struck with "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking, thence via Calais and Paris to Bordeaux where charged by handstruck '15' décimes due. Imperfections but just six full covers recorded by Goodman and thus scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2909 Guatemala

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    1875 (April 15): Liberty ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1876 cover to Retalhuleu tied by neat strike of "6" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos de Quezaltenango" datestamp (April 18) at left, pre-paying the under ½ ounce internal rate. Goodman records just four covers bearing this stamp with just such internal frankings known of which this is the earliest and finest. A superb and rare cover in the foremost quality for the issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 558.rn 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2910 Guatemala

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    1875: ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1877 cover to San Juan Ostancalco tied by "14" numeral obliterator with corresponding "CORREOS DE ESCUINTLA" cds (June 22) at left in black. Reverse with "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" transit cds in red (June 23). Imperfections to envelope but an extremely rare franking - the earliest proving cover for the '14' numeral - and one of just a handful of covers known with this adhesive (Goodman lists just four). Rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2018).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,080 CHF

    Lot# : 2911 Guatemala

    1875: ½ r. blue-green, a single example used in lieu of fiscal stamp on revenue stamped paper (Papel Sellado), uncancelled and applied at upper left where the papel sellado price would normally be found with manuscript notation of payment below dated "Flores, Feb 29, 1878" with the letter dated at Flores on the previous day, handstamped GEFATURA POLICIA / DEL DEPART. / DEL PETEN in oval at base in black. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2912 Guatemala

    1875: 2 r. dull red, two examples used on 1877 cover to London tied by "6" numeral obliterator in black, with "CORREOS DE QUETZALTENANGO" datestamp below (Oct 14) in violet. Reverse with "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" cds in black and London arrival (Nov 21) in red, rated '10' (pence) to pay in manuscript. Listed in Goodman (cover #6 of the nine recorded) on page 76. Small imperfections but a rare cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2913 Guatemala

    1875: ½ r. yellow-green on cream postal stationery envelope (H&G B1a), second printing, a used example to Ilobasco, San Salvador cancelled by fine "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" cds in brown. A rare usage of this envelope: the date would be post-1876 when the 'Paquetes' datestamp was utilised without year date. Illustrated in "El Quetzal" issue #346. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 2914 Guatemala

    1875: ½ r. yellow-green on cream postal stationery envelope (H&G B1a), a used example to Jutiapa cancelled by "18" numeral obliterator with "CORREOS DE ZACAPA" cds at left (March 6, 1876) of despatch. Reverse with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds (March 9) in blue. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 2915 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow-green, a single example used on 1879 cover to Guatemala City, boldly tied by "7" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de San Marcos" datestamp (March 8) in blue at left. Flap faults on reverse and a few envelope imperfections of no significance - this cover is listed in Goodman on page 84, being the second earliest single franking, with just three such covers recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Nov 1-6, 1993, lot 30525.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,350 CHF

    Lot# : 2916 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, an early usage of a single example on the famous 1878 part cover to London (Matthews correspondence) endorsed 'via Belize' with a further example excised at right, tied by bold strike of the "18" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de Zacapa" datestamp (Aug 3) at left in black. British Honduras 1877 1 s. green, perf. 14, applied in transit (Gi 16) and tied by "O" barred obliterator in black with Belize cds (Aug 15) at right, as Guatemala had yet to join the UPU. London cds of arrival (Sept 12) on reverse. Trimmed at right for better display, illustrated prior to this event in Goodman on page 86. Despite the imperfection, a piece of great rarity with just two combination covers with British Honduras recorded. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Zurich, 1-6 Nov 1993.rn                     Collection F-W Lange; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn                     Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 559.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2917 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman 2 r. rose, a single example used in lieu of fiscal stamp on revenue stamped paper (Papel Sellado), tied by possible oval ADMON DE RENTAS / DEPARTMENTO DE COBAN in black at upper left where the papel sellado price would normally be found. The letter  concerns land rents, survey and valuation. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2918 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a used example on 1878 cover to Berlin, Germany tied by neat "25" numeral obliterator with superb circular "COBAN" datestamp (June 28) in red alongside. Struck with 'T / 1-10' marking in blue (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in London and charged '125 pf.' due in blue. Reverse with 'Correos / Guatemala' cds in red, London cds and Berlin arrival (Oct 16). This cover is unrecorded by Goodman, however a similar cover from this correspondence is illustrated on page 239. A fine and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (1997) Scott = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2919 Guatemala

    1877: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a single example used on 1880 printed envelope to Paris, neatly tied by numeral "6" obliterator in blue with corresponding "Correos de Quetzaltenango" datestamp alongside (Sept 13). Reverse with octagonal "Correos / Guatemala" transit in red (Sept 17) and Paris arrival cds (Dec 29) in black. Charged 12 décimes due on delivery in black. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2920 Guatemala

    1881: 1 c. black & green, two examples used on 1885 Printed Matter rate cover to Sao Paulo, Brazil cancelled by segmented cork cancels in black. Chauncey Hill sender's cachet at left and reverse with Sao Paulo arrival cds (Oct 27). An extraordinary cover and of great scarcity.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2921 Guatemala

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    1881 (Nov 7): Quetzal 2 c. brown & green, an unused example, variety "Inverted Centre", well centred, very fine appearance, large part og. A rare and iconic stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1983) Gi 22a = £ 500/Scott = $ 450. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2922 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red & green, a used example, tiny closed tear at top, cancelled by the rarest of all cancellations of Guatemala, on this or any other issue, with readable strike of circular "AGENCIA POSTAL DE GUATEMALA / PANAMÁ" (Oct 31, 1883). Extremely rare, recorded on just two stamps of Guatemala and two Nicaraguan items.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2923 Guatemala

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    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red & green, a single example on 1883 complete "Avis de Reception" form by "☆" cancellation in red, with framed "CERTIFICADO / GUATEMALA" datestamp (April 15) at left, for a letter sent registered / AR to San Francisco. Central file fold as usual and away from the adhesive, fresh and very fine. Believed to be just three examples of such a usage recorded. Cert. RPSL (1973).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 2924 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. grey-violet & green, a single example used on 1883 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "via Panama", tied by segmented cork handstamp with "Correos de / Guatemala" cds adjacent (June 12) in violet. 'Paris / Etranger' cds in blue and reverse with Bordeaux arrival cds (July 13). A charming and scarce franking. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2925 Guatemala

    1881 (Nov 7): Quetzal 20 c. yellow & green, an unused example, variety "Inverted Centre", fresh and very fine with much above average centering for this famous variety, superb large part og. A rare stamp in the foremost quality Gi 25a = £ 600/Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 2926 Guatemala

    1886: Lithographed 10 c. red, 20 c. emerald, 25 c. orange (4, two on reverse), 50 c. olive-green (2), 75 c. carmine-rose (2), 100 c. red-brown and 200 c. orange-yellow, all used on registered 1894 cover to Guatemal City each tied by segmented cork cancels in blue with "Correos / Puerto de Livingston" cds (Jan 24) in blue. Illustrated in "El Quetzal" #277, page 15. Some insignificant aging but a colourful and extraordinarily scarce usage of the 100 and 200 centavos values on letter.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2927 Guatemala

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    1894 (June 13): 10 c. on lithographed 75 c. overprinted in blue (14 mm.), a fine unused example of excellent fresh colour, large part og. An extremely elusive stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1954) Gi 53c = £ 900/Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2928 Guatemala

    1897 (Jan 1): Central American Exhibition, Guatemala; gold tooled blue hardbound Souvenir Booklet "Exposición Centro-Americana / 1897 / Souvenir / Del Correo de Guatemala / Aministración / Reyna Barrios", with enclosed letter from Schwarz & Co. to business contact, one Theodor Meyer presenting the booklet which bears a listing of all stamps issued by the Guatemalan Post Office from 1871 onwards, illustrations of President Barrios, list of all Guatemalan Post Offices (both first and second class), picture of the outside and inside of the Guatemala City Chief P.O., and two pages of imperforate colour reproductions of the 1897 special issue. Rare and superb.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2929 Guatemala

    1911 (June): Post Office 25 c. black & blue, a used example on small piece, variety "Centre Inverted", lightly cancelled in Guatemala City (Dec 5, 1911) in violet. Trivial aging at left, this variety is only known used on the 5th, 7th and 18th of December 1911, just two examples are known on piece, the Goodman illustrated example and this example Gi 141a = £ 1'300/Scott = $ 900. rnrnProvenance: Collection Miguel Ricoy, Christie's, Zurich, 5 Nov 1986, lot 1747.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2930 Guatemala

    1948: 1 q. 30 c. Booklet with straw cover, complete with pane of six Independence Airmail 5 c. red (Scott C143), Montufar 3 c. grey in five panes of nine (Scott 317), Postal Tax 1 c. orange in two panes of nine (Scott RA22); fresh and fine with full interleaving, slight horizontal bend to front cover but very rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2931 Guatemala

    1948: Booklets (2) with black on dull off-white covers, the first sold at 1 quetzal with 3 c. grey (Montufar) in a pane of nine stamps two panes of nine "Sello de Construccion" Obligatory Tax 1 c. orange (Gi 430 & 448/Scott 317 & RA22) which does not correspond to listing on the cover of the Booklet, the second Booklet sold at 1 q. 30 c. with Airmail 5 c. red in a pane of six (Gi 454/Scott C143) and 3 c. grey (Montufar) in two panes of nine stamps and two panes of nine "Sello de Construccion" Obligatory Tax 1 c. orange, again not as listed on the front of the Booklet. The Booklets sold poorly and were soon withdrawn, both types are very rare.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2932 Guatemala

    1929/34: Airmail 20 c. in red on 15 c. black, a used example on registered 1931 cover to San Salvador, in combination with 1929 3 c. deep purple and 1927 Obligatory Tax 1 c. olive-green tied by "Central Certificados" datestamps (July 11) in blackish-violet (paying the 3 c. exterior postage, 1 c. Tax, 5 c. registration and 15 c. airmail rate). Reverse with San Salvador arrival cds (July 14) in violet and airmail cachet. Illustrated on the front cover of "El Quetzal" issue #380. An extraordinary cover - the sole recorded usage of this variety known on letter. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2933 Guatemala

    1937 (Jan 1): Airmail 25 c. blue-green, a used example showing variety "Quetzal Omitted", lightly cancelled, superb in all respects, a key stamp of Guatemala and indeed, worldwide Airmails that only exists in used condition: less than a dozen examples are recorded Gi 314b = £ 2'000/Sanabria 69a/Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2934 Guatemala

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    1936 (Oct 1): Airmail 5 q. orange & indigo, an unused example showing variety "Quetzal Omitted", well centred and of good colour, some minor black specks on large part og. An extremely rare stamp with less than 50 examples believed to exist. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1983) Gi 320a = £ 1'400/Sanabria 59a/Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2935 Guatemala

    1902: Official 25 c. orange, a used example on 1905 registered front of cover from the President of Guatemala to the Nicaraguan Consul to France in Paris, tied by circular "GUATEMALA / 1 / O.A" handstamp with registration cachet (April 1) above in violet and Paris arrival (April 27). Illustrated on the cover of "El Quetzal" #301. A rare issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2936 Mexico

    1783 (March 4): Colonial entire letter from Chalco to Mexico City struck with superb framed "CHALCO" despatch handstamp (Yag & Bash fig. CL1 = 10 pts.) in black. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2937 Mexico

    British P.O. Abroad 1850 (June 15): Cover from Vera Cruz to Havana via the British Post Office in Vera Cruz where struck with double arc cds in black and fair Crown "PAID AT VERA CRUZ" in black, prepaid '1s.' in red crayon. Some wear, but an interesting cancellation. Gi CC3 = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2938 Mexico

    1856: Oaxaca District 1 r. yellow showing portion of adjoining stamp above, used with 4 r. red on 1857 entire letter to Tehuantepec tied by boxed and dated OAXACA handstamp (May 28) in black. The entire refolded at left for better display, a scarce and attractive high franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2939 Mexico

    1856: Guadalajara District 4 r. carmine, a vertically bisected example used on 1858 cover to Sayula tied by "Franqueado / Guadalajara" cds (March 28) in black. A fine and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 4595.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2940 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 1st Printing 2 reales black on white wove paper, imperforate, an unused example of excellent colour for the issue, fresh and very fine. Uncatalogued as unused, superb and extremely rare. The only unused copy in existance of this stamp. Cert. Mepsi (2021).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2941 Mexico

    1861/63: Mexico District 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a used example with large margins all round, tied to 1863 cover by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2942 Mexico

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    1861: Ixtlahuaca District 8 r. black on red-brown, a fine used example cancelled by large part "FRANCO / IXTLAHUACA" framed handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 592). A rare stamp from this District with just 40 of the 8 reales value consigned. Cert. Mepsi (2021) Follansbee = $ 950 / Scott = $ 250++.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2943 Mexico

    1866: San Luis Potosi District Maximilian lithographed 25 c. buff (94-1866), sub.consignment 31, large even margins all round, used on 1866 entire letter to Hacienda del Carro tied by "Franco / S. Luis Potosi" cds (Oct 31) in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2944 Mexico

    1867: 'Gothic' Mexico 4 r. red on yellow, two examples and single 1 r. black on green with diagonal pre-printing paper fold variety, used on entire Negrete correspondence letter to Guadalajara tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamps (April 2) in black. Some cover folds but a scarce and most attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2945 Mexico

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    1867: Gothic 'Mexico' 8 r. green on red-brown, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by Mexico City network grid handstamp in black. Thin at base not affecting the frontal appearance of an exceptionally rare stamp. Signed J.F. Brun. Cert. Mepsi (1988) Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2946 Mexico

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    1867: Gothic Mexico, 8 r. green on red-brown, a used example with extremely faint District overprint, large margins all round for this rare stamp, cancelled by Mexico City network handstamp in black. A rare stamp. Cert. Mepsi (2021) Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2947 Mexico

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    1868: Tampico District 25 c. blue & pink (39-71), imperforate, a clear to large margined example used on 1871 cover from Tampico to Vera Cruz tied by oval framed "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO" handstamp in black. Transferred to British P.O. with superb "TAMPICO" double arc cds (Sept 27) and prepaid with Great Britain 1865/67 4 d. vermilion pl. 12 tied by bold "C63" obliterator above. An extremely rare combination cover with the 1868 issue. Signed Calves, Todd. Cert. Mepsi (2009).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2948 Mexico

    1872: Vera Cruz District 12 c. blue, imperforate (50-73), a used example with good even margins all round but trivial stain spot, tied to 1873 entire letter to Havana, Cuba by "Correo / Vera Cruz" datestamp in black (Feb 2). Passed to British Post Office for onward transmission and struck with "♚ / PAID / AT / VERA CRUZ" in black (Gi CC3 = £ 1'000) with '4d.' prepaid in red crayon. Reverse with British P.O. Vera Cruz cds and Havana arrival (Feb 6) datestamp where charged '3' reales for local delivery. Slightest of aging due to destination but an extremely rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2949 Mexico

    1872: Merida District 12 c. blue imperforate (27-73), a used example with fine to just touched margins, tied to 1873 entire letter from Campeche to New York by scarce oval framed "PROGRESO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 800) in black with circular "N.Y. STEAMSHIP / 3" arrival (Dec 10) in black. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2950 Mexico

    1872: Campeche District 12 c. blue imperforate (5-73), a used vertical pair with fine to large margins all round, tied to 1873 entire letter to New York by circular "FRANCO / CAMPECHE" datestamp (Aug 6) in black and by circular "N.Y. STEAMSHIP / 3" arrival (Aug 26) in black. A fine and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 2951 Mexico

    1882: Vera Cruz District Juarez 12 c. brown on thin paper (3-83), used on 1883 cover to London endorsed "pr. Vapor Eden" tied by "FRANCO / VERA CRUZ" datestamp in black (Oct 2). Reverse with London arrival cds (Oct 27) in red. File folds but a scarce issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2952 Mexico

    1882/83: Numeral Issue 6 c. ultramarine, a single example used on 1884 cover to Philadelphia, USA tied by oval HIDALGO DEL PARRAL / E.U.M." fatestamp (Jan 29) in blue. Philadelphia cds (Feb 5) on reverse. One or two closed opening tears but scarce on letter.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2953 Mexico

    1884: 5 pesos blue, perf. 12, a used example of rich colour, lightly cancelled in black. Scarce, a key stamp. Signed E. Diena Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 2954 Mexico

    1888: Postal Stationery "PRECIO 35 CTVO." in blue on Wells Fargo 20 c. purple (with Wells Fargo 25 c. erased in red), a "Paste-Up" usage to Europe with three small envelope (150 x 90 mm.) and four larger (275 x 46 mm.) overlapping each other, cancelled by oval GUAYAMAS despatch datestamps in red and also struck by New York (June 1) transit datestamp. A few imperfections as to be expected but scarce and seldom seen stationery.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2955 Mexico

    1898: 3 c. brown.,  postal staionery card via "SAN FRANCISCO" and "HONG-KONG" to "AMOY". Attractive and fine card with transit mark "EL PASO" Tex.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2956 Mexico

    1884/87: Official 2 c. olive-brown, a single example used on 1893 illustrated "Secretaria Hacienda" envelope to Snowden, Colorado, USA tied by "Mexico DF" cds in black. Oval framed "Ministero de Hacienda / Mexico / Secretaria Particular" cachet (Feb 24) on reverse in blue with El Paso transit. Small closed tear to left of envelope bit a scarce issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2957 Mexico

    1864/66: Eagle issue covers/entires (10) with 1864 1st period 1 r. ultramarine used from Leon to Guanajuato, 1 r. blue (111-1865) used from Mexico to Ozumbilla, 1 r. bright blue (88-1866) used from Leon; 2 r. orange single frankings with May 1864 1st period 2 r. used from Guanajuato, 1st period 2 r. from Vera Cruz, further covers from Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas; together with off-cover 4 r. green (9) incl. first period usages.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2958 Mexico

    1856/68: The generally used group with 1856 ½ r. (2), 1 r. with Puebla vertical pair showing large part of design missing at right, 2 r. with fine "Xiquilpan" handstamp and enormous margined single from Vera Cruz and two attractive covers, 4 r. unused and used, faded 8 r. used; 1861 with good range to 8 r. and two covers with 2 r., 1866 50 c. green engraved used, 1868 100 c. brown on brown perf., used example and thick figures 100 c. black on brown imperf. used etc. (35 items).rn. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2959 Mexico

    1868: Covers (50) with mostly imperforate usages, with 12 c. black on green single frankings (8) from Leon, Silao, Tehuacan and Yrapuato and covers with a pair and another with three examples; 25 c. blue on pink covers (34) from Celaya, Mazatlan, Morelia, Patzcuaro, Puebla, San Juan del Rio, SLP, Tasco, Tehuacan, Vera Cruz and Zacatecas and covers (5) with perf. 25 c. blue on pink. Generally fine group. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2960 Nicaragua

    1895/1904: 10 c. slate, 2 c. vemillion and 1c. yellow brown on 5c .postal stationery envelope total franking 34 c. as return receipt letter from "LEON" to "LEIPZIG" very attractive and decorative, with further 1905 ppc to Hungary. (2 items)
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2961 Panama

    1857/75: Entire letters (5) from Guayaquil British P.O., with two to Paris showing three line dated or circular PANAMA / TRANSIT datestamps and "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marks, and three entires to the USA and with STEAMSHIP / 10 handstamps in black, all examples with PAID - TO / PANAMA" handstamps in red and PANAMA double arc datestamps.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2962 Panama

    1878: Stampless cover to Westphalen, Germany with manuscript "25 cts" and "Marken veinte i cinco Centavos" ringed at top in manuscript (probably mailed from Chile) with German Consular seal in blue on reverse, struck with "NEW YORK / PANAMA TRANSIT" duplex (Oct 15) with "NY / T" mark alongside (prepayment notation ignored) and scarce "NEW YORK / BRITISH TRANSIT" datestamp in black (Oct 16). Reverse with Cöln / Verviers TPO and Biedenkopf arrival cds (Oct 28) where charged 120 pfennigs to pay in blue manuscript. A most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2963 Panama

    1871: Entire letter from Panama to Edinburgh, struck with PANAMA single ring cds in black (May 5) and fine "1/-" handstamp in black adjacent. Sender's cachet on reverse in blue and Edinburgh arrival (May 26). File fold but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2964 Panama

    British P.O. 1876/78: Entires (3) each with double arc 'Guayaquil' British P.O. despatch cds on reverse with 1877 cover to Paris with fine circular PANAMA - TRANSIT cds, triangular 'T' marking and fine "LIGNA / PAQ. FR. No.3" datestamp (April 1) in black (Salles fig. 1401) carried by "Ville St. Nazaire"; 1876 entire with octagonal "PANAMA / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" (Salles fig. 1413) carried on "Le Washington" and 1878 entire to Bordeaux with PANAMA - TRANSIT cds and octagonal "ASPINWALL / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" in black (Salles fig. 1416) carried on the "St. Germain". A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2965 Panama

    1939/50: Cancel Levy / Postal Tax Issues. The One Frame Exhibit collection on leaves with Pierre & Marie Curie American Bank Note Co. 1 c. sunken Die Proof in carmine-red, 115 June 1939 FDC locally used with set of four, 1 c. carmine usage on 1939 registration enevlope to USA, taxed usage of set of four on cover, 1940 1 c. usage on covers (3), 1941/45 issues on covers (7, one is a Paquebot usage), 1946/47 Proof strip of three of the overprint on pelure paper and 1 c. brown on registered stationery envelope from Volcan to USA, later issues with multiples and covers including 1949 overprint varieties (75 items).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2966 Peru

    1810: Registered cover from Lima to Santiago de Chile with eight "#" surrounding the letter to denote registration, struck with two line "CERTIFICACION / A LIMA" in red with straight line "FRANCA" directly below. Dated at left "Julio 11 / 810" in manuscript. and endorsed internally as received and re-sent on August 16 in Santiago, and mailed back care of 'Por Correo Juan Bauptista', rated on reverse as prepaid at 39½ reales. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2967 Peru

    1843: Official letter dated at top 'Marzo 8' and handstamped "GUNCAYO" adjacent in red, further dated at base (March 11) and struck with over-watered "TARMA" handstamp in red, again annotated on March 12 and struck with two impressions of "JAUJA" handstamp in red. An unusual document.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2968 Peru

    1800/30c.: Lot five outer letter sheets and eight cover fronts struck by straight-line handstamps of HUANUCO, TRUJILLO in black and red, LIMA, CASMA, PIURA, TARMA, and TACNA.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2969 Peru

    1770/1860c.: Pre-philatelic cover collection on leaves and loose, with a wide variety of well struck handstamps including 1797 Postal Money Order form from La Plata (Bolivia) to Peru, scarce truncated AREQPA in red (circa 1805), 1808 cover with POPAYAN in red, 1829 entires with LIMA in red, further entire with CUZCO marking in red, rare cover to Montevideo with strikes of AREQUIPA, POTOSI, TUPISA and SALTA in red, 1837 Postal receipt from Ayacucho; also cover with BUENOS / AYRES handstamp in red, some Bolivia with noted CHUQUISACA, ORURO, PAZ and PLATA handstamps etc. Mostly fine, a delightful lot (16 items).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2970 Peru

    1777/1858: Collection of pre-stamp covers with 1777 entire from to Quito from Lima with straight line LIMA in red rated '5' reales in manuscript, early cover to Chincha with rare "YCA" handstamp in browb, 1804 entire with two line BUENOS / AYRES in red to Arequipa, 1812 part entire with PIURA in red, 1829 entire from Callo to Arequipa with superb LIMA in red, entire letters (2) with straight line CUZCO in red, 1829 entire from Lima to Buenos Ayres rated at '10½' reales probably carried 'via Cordillera', 1858 cover with superb "PATAZ / FRANCA" in red etc. Mainly very fine (11 items), a rare group..
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2971 Peru

    1773/1840c.: Group of covers (10) with Colonial "LIMA" in red on front to Santiago, July 1807 cover to Tucuman with large straight line "LIMA" in red, 1833 entire with watery but rare "CARAVELI" straight line in red, entire with str. line "ISLAY" in red, rare 1832 entire with truncated "NEPENA" handstamp in red, covers with "ARYCA" and "ARICA" handstamps in red, 1854 entire with oval "CUZCO / 2.R." rate handstamp used as despatch in black, 1829 and 1855 entires with "TACNA" in red and (small handstamp) in blue, a scarce group, most with choice strikes.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2972 Peru

    1858: 1 d. blue, a fine used example with large even margins all round, used on 13 May 1858 cover endorsed "per Vapor" to Valparaiso tied by dotted handstamp in black. Struck on arrival with '25' (centavos) due in red.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2973 Peru

    1858: 1 d. very deep blue, a vertical pair with large to huge margins all around, used on entire lettersheet from Arequipa to Islay, cancelled by blue dotted AREQ handstamp in blue.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 2974 Peru

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    1858: Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red instead of orange-yellow from the sheet of the 'Un Peseta'; five fine to fair used examples, all fives types from A - E thereby repesenting the complete transfer block of this error. The five adhesives are cancelled type A CALLAO dots cancel, type B CALLAO datestamp (May 13, 1858) in circle, type C ARICA cds in blue (July 1, 1858), type D LIMA 1-2-3 in oval with dots on piece, and type E PASCO dots cancel. A rarely offered selection of all five types of this sought after colour error, well written up on sheet, four certs. Gi 4b = £ 23'750 / Scott = $ 23'750.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2975 Peru

    1870 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet, a used example on 20 July 1871 entire letter from Callao to Lima, cancelled by three manuscript lines, fresh and very fine, the cover refolded for better Exhibit display. Scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2976 Puerto Rico

    1882: Alfonso XII, group of 14 trial essays ½ m. to 80 c. in complete sheets of 100 examples with full margins, all imprinted twice, most inverted.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2977 Salvador

    1897: 12c blue and 1c red on 15 c postal stationery envelope from "SAN SALVADOR" as return receipt letter to Germany. On the front with very fresh "NEW YORK" registration label, endorsed AR in blue and four transit and arrival cachets on the back. Highly decorative and attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 2978 Uruguay

    Issues of the Republic 1859 (June 26): Selection three used choice Thin numerals adhesives with 80 c. orange, tied to small piece by complete oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red, dated 4 July 1859, just four days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory. Also 100 c. brown lake in a rich shade and 240 c. vermilion, cancelled on July 4 & 7, 1859 by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red. A very fine and early trio.rnProvenance: Brian Moorhouse Estate, part II, 245. Corinphila sale (Dec. 2019), lots 4712, 4715 & 4722.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2979 Uruguay

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    Issues of the Republic, Thick numerals 1860: Selection two used adhesives 60 c. dull lilac, one tied to piece by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in black, dated 31 DIC 1859, the first day of issue. Also a single used example cancelled on the same day. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2008).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2980 Uruguay

    1856/60: Lot 150+ fakes and forgeries of the Sun issues incl. some made by Sperati. An interesting group for comparison.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2981 Venezuela

    The 'Paquete' Post of St. Thomas - La Guaira - Puerto Cabello 1864: 3 c. black on orange-yellow wove paper, Type A, a complete sheet of 24 subjects (4 x 6), first stamp with diagonal crease and grease spot otherwise fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. The 3 and 4 cent values can be found (if rarely) in complete sheets - consequently both these values are seldom encountered in used condition Gi = £ 1'100+.rnNote: For plating purposes, see Ringström & Tester page 80, where it is shown that there are four different Types arranged in vertical rows of six.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2982 Venezuela

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    La Guaira 1864: 2 r. golden yellow, perf. 13, a used example on 1866 cover from La Guaira to Bordeaux, tied by circular ADMON DE CORREOS / LA GUAIRA datestamp in black (May 9), London transit on reverse (May 30) and struck there with "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais transit of the following day and charged '20' décimes due upon receipt. Scarce. Cert. BPA (2021).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2983 Venezuela

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    La Guaira 1864/67: 2 r. sage-green, rouletted with cuts, used on January 8 1866 somewhat stained on toned entire letter from Caracas to Gran Canaria, cancelled by circular dotted obliterator in black. The entire presumably travelled privately to La Guaira or St. Thomas, thence to London (Jan 30), Teneriffe (March 6) and 'Las Palmas / Canarias' with arrival in black, where charged with circular "4.R." (reales) due marking in black. Despite faults, rare and unusual. Cert. BPOA (2021).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2984 Venezuela

    1873: Contrasena 2 r. yellow with overprint inverted, a used example cancelled by "0" rate marking and "Correos / La Guaira" in black, used on 1877 cover to Marseille with France Type Sage 1 fr. olive-green tied by octagonal "LA GUAYRA" Consular datestamp (July 6) in black. Reverse with "Ligne A / Paq. Fr. No. 2" datestamp of the same day alongside Paris (July 24) and part Marseille arrival cds. Cover trimmed at base but a rare combination, the 2 reales is rare on letter.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2985 Venezuela

    1855/2010: Collection beginning with classics in twelve volumes with duplicates, containing many attractive early stamps. Later a good run of the 1950's coat of arms series used. The modern era contains much unmounted mint material, with miniature sheets, strips and general issues. Unusual to find in such quantity.      
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2986 Albania

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    Catalogue# : A3
    1913 (June 16): Double Eagle handstamped surcharge in black on Turkey 1910 2 pa. in blue on 5 pa. yellow-ochre, Plate II, a used example with somewhat typical rough perfs. at right, nevertheless an extremely fine example of an elusive and rare stamp. Signed Dr. Rommerskirchen BPP Mi = € 2'000.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 77, Oct 1998, ex lot 2341.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2987 Albania

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    Catalogue# : A3
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    1913: 2 pa. on 5 pa. yellow-brown, overprinted "EAGLE" on small piece, tied by cds. Very fine and rare, signed with certificate Raybaudi (1985) Mi = € 2'000.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 2988 Albania

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    Catalogue# : A3 var
    1913 (June 16): Double Eagle handstamped surcharge in black on Turkey 1910 2 pa. in blue on 5 pa. yellow-ochre, Plate II, variety "Eagle Surcharge Inverted", a used example with somewhat typical rough perfs., nevertheless an extremely fine example of this rare stamp. Signed Dr. Rommerskirchen BPP whose proofing handstamp unfortunately shows through to face Mi = unlisted.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 77, Oct 1998, ex lot 2341.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2989 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    1913: 5 pa. yellow-brown, overprinted "EAGLE" two copies on small piece, tied by cds. Very fine and rare, certificate Scheller (2008) Mi = € 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2990 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 4K, 6x, 7, 12
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    1913: 5 pa. light-brown, overprinted "EAGLE" in black with inverted overprint, 20 pa. rose overprinted "EAGLE" in violet, horizontal pair 1 pi. blue overprinted "EAGLE" in violet and 10 pa .emerald overprinted "BEYIYE" with further overprint "EAGLE" in black on cover from "VLONE" to "VIENNA". All stamps are tied by blue "VLONE" dated 11/7/1913. According to the certificate Mikulski (1998), postal forwarding is uncertain, the adressee Leopld Kronik was a well known collector. Very fine and exceptionally rare. Signed G.F. (Gustav Freyse Hannover) and Bloch.  
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2991 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 4, 5
    1913: 5 pa. yellow-brown, overprinted "EAGLE" and 10 pa. emerald overprinted "EAGLE", both cancelled with cds, two copies with normal perforations, signed Dr. Rommerskirchen and Drisse Mi = € 750.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2992 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 5, 5K
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    1913: 10 pa. emerald, overprinted "EAGLE" in black, two copies on small piece, one with inverted overprint, the latter a missing perf, tied by cds. Very fine and rare. Certificate Scheller (2008). Unlisted in Michel.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2993 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 6x, 6xK
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    1913: 20 pa. rose, normal paper, overprinted "EAGLE" in red, two copies in horizontal pair on small piece, one stamp with inverted overprint, tied by cds. Very fine and rare. Certificates Scheller (2008) and Dr. Peters (2009). Unlisted in Michel.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2994 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 6x
    1913: 20 pa. rose, normal paper, overprinted "EAGLE" in black, two copies on cover dated 26/7/1913 from "ELBASAN" to "VLONE" with no further markings. Very fine and rare. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2995 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 7, 7K
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    1913: 1 pi. blue, overprinted "EAGLE" in red, two copies in horizontal pair on small piece, normal perforation, one stamp with inverted overprint, tied by cds. Very fine and rare. Certificate Dr. Peters (2009). Unlisted in Michel.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2996 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 8
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    1913: 2 pi. dark-grey-blue, overprinted "EAGLE" in black, single stamp cancelled "VLONE" in violet, very fine and rare. Signed Schlesinger and certificate Dr. Rommerskirchen (1987) Mi = € 500.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2997 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 8
    1913: 2 pi. dark-grey-blue, overprinted "EAGLE" in black, single stamp on registered cover dated 21/8/1913 from "DURRES" to "MUNICH" with no further markings. Very fine and rare. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2998 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 9
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    1913: 2 1/2  pi. black, overprinted "EAGLE" in black on small piece with normal perforation and tied by cds. Very fine and rare. Certificate Raybaudi (1985). Mi = € 800.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 2999 Albania

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    Catalogue# : 10
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    1913: 5 pi. deep-lilac, overprinted "EAGLE" in black on small piece with normal perforation and tied by cds. Light foxing to top, otherwise very fine and rare. Certificate Raybaudi (1985). Mi = € 1'100.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF
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