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Catalogue 279: South & Central America – The Brian Moorhouse Estate (part IV)
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  • Lot# : 5251 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): Proof in blue for the 1 c. value, margins just clear to large on three sides, printed on soft wove paper. Horizontally creased and slightly rubbed, without gum. Rare - not mentioned in Goodman but the Castilejo collection boasted a block of twelve suggesting one sheet was printed only: however the lack of this Proof in major collections suggests the contrary.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5252 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, an unused block of forty (8 x 5) from the upper right corner of the sheet with oval 'Controlé / T.P.' handstamp in blue in sheet margin, positions 3-10 / 43-50 with central guide line cross above position 5, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og.  A scarce multiple.rnrnNote: The Guatemalan first issue engraved by Joubert was slightly larger than the current French Cérès stamps. By using this perf. 13 x 13½ machine, the margins between the stamps had to be very narrow (1 mm.), therefore the machine inevitably cut into the sides of the stamps. The stamps were printed in sheets of 300 in two panes (10 x 15) separated by a central vertical gutter margin.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5253 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre in a deep shade, an imperforate unused block of forty from top right of sheet, with full sheet margins and centre line "+" at top, oval "Contrôle / T.P." in blue at upper right. Superb and fresh with just one tone spot not affecting the appearance, mounted in margins only, stamps unmounted og. A delightful and rare multiple.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5254 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff, an unused block of fifty (10 x 5) from the top of the sheet of 150 subjects, positions 1-10 / 41-50, completely Imperforate, showing the perforation guide "+" over the fifth stamp and oval framed "Contrôle / T.P." handstamp in blue at upper right. Unused without gum, central file fold does not detract from the appearance of a delightful multiple Gi 1a = £ 175+/Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5255 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 5 c. brown on buff, an unused block of four from the top right of sheet, position 9-10 / 19-20, in a rich shade, the upper pair showing the tête-bêche variety, with large sheet margin on two sides and thus confirming the position (the variety also occurs on pos. 103), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. with the tête-bêche pair unmounted og. A fine and rare multiple Gi 2a = £ 250+/Scott = $ 350+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5256 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, unused Imperforate blocks of four (2), with a sheet marginal block, Type I all with wide "0", one insignificant age spot but with large part og., and an unused block of four from Type II with narrow "0", fresh and fine without gum. A fine 'matched pair' of multiples Gi 3a+3be = £ 520+/Scott = $ 740+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5257 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type II, wide "0", used on 1874 cover from Yzabal to USA tied by "22" numeral obliterator in black with framed YZABEL handstamp of despatch at left. Reverse with fine "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" datestamp in red (July 27) denoting Steamer mail. Struck in transit with "New York / U.S.Currency / Due 10" datestamp (Sept 8) in black. The stamp with rounded corner perf. but this represents the sole recorded first issue cover from this town and is one of just four covers recorded paying the 10 c. 'Americas' single rate. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 551.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5258 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. blue instead of rose, the Error of Colour, a fine unused example in a deep vibrant shade, large part og. Rare. Signed Saatchi Gi 4b = £ 250/Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5259 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, an unused block of eight (4 x 2), of fresh colour, minor corner bend on one not affecting the appearance, large part or unmounted og. Large multiples of this stamp are extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5260 Guatemala

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    1871 (March 1): Cancellations collection with 1 c. bistre used (2) with Guatemala "1" numerals; 5 c. light bistre brown (9) with numeral handstamps "1", "3" of Chmaltenango in blue, "6" of Quetzaltenango, "9" of Mazatenango, "11" (attr. Salama), "15" of Totinicapan, "22" of Izabal, "24" of Salama, "25" of Coban; 10 c. blue (7) with horizontal pairs used with "1" and "6" handstamps, "19" of Chiquimula and "24"; 20 c. rose used (5) with "1" in red, "5" of Solola, "6" and "22" together with a cds used example. A scarce group (21 items).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5261 Guatemala

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    1873: Lithographed 4 r. dull red violet, perf. 12, an unused example of excellent centering, with dot outside the vertical frameline at top left corner, fresh colour for this elusive stamp, unused without gum as usual. Scarce stamp Scott = $ 675.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5262 Guatemala

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    1873: Lithographed 4 r. dull red violet, perf. 12, used examples (3), each cancelled by neat strikes of "Guatemala" cds in black (see internet for dates), fresh and very fine for this elusive stamp Scott = $ 525.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5263 Guatemala

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    1873: Lithographed issue, the selection (9) with 4 r. violet fine used (2), attactive unused example but with small closed tear at base; unplated 1 p. dull yellow with two showing circular dated cancels, Guatemala City "1" numeral in black and in red, "6" numeral of Quetzaletenango in black and a fine example with large part pre-philatelic boxed "Franco" in red. Condition varies but a scarce group Scott = $ 2'300+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5264 Guatemala

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    1873: Lithographed 1 p. dull yellow, an unused example, straight edge left, Lind / Goodman Type 8 with large white gap in left outer frame line, of good colour, fine unused without gum as usual. Scarce Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5265 Guatemala

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    1873: Lithographed 1 p. dull yellow, an unused example of rich colour, Lind / Goodman Type 100 with "Injury to foot of "E" of "PESO", of good colour, fine unused without gum as usual. Scarce Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5266 Guatemala

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    1875: Cancellations collection with ¼ r. black with numeral handstamps in black unless stated: 1 (Guatemala City), 2 (Antigua), 3 (Chimaltenango),  6 (Quetzaltenango) and 19 (Chiquimula); ½ r. blue-green with numerals 2, 6, 8 (unidentified), 9 (Mazaltenango), 12 in violet (San Felipe de Retalhuleu), 15 (Totonicapan), 21 in blue (unidentified) and 24 (Salama); 1 r. blue with numeral 12 in blue, 15, 17 (unidentified), 18 (Zacapa), 19 in black and in red, 22 (unidentified), 24 and 25 (Coban); 2 r. dull red with numerals 2, 9, 11 (unidentified), 14 (unidentified), 19, 22, 24 and 25; together with a further nine stamps with cds or star usage, and two large part pieces. A very scarce group (42 items).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5267 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman, Master Die Proofs (2) typographed by A. Chaix & Co. of Paris, with blank Duty Plates and cleared surround, printed in black and in pale yellow-green on wove cream paper, each stamp size with the greeen example with larger margins but with corner repair at lower right; nevertheless a rare pairing.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5268 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman, Master Die Proof typographed by A. Chaix & Co. of Paris, with blank Duty Plates and uncleared surround, printed in black on coarse India paper (58 x 60 mm.), insignificant crease at top not affecting the dramatic appearance of a very scarce Proof Goodman DP11A.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5269 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman, the set of four imperforate Plate Proofs printed in deep black on India paper and a single 2 r. value in issued colour of carmine-rose, imperforate Plate Proof on toned rose paper, the ½ r. with crease and 2 r. in rose-carmine with minor imperfections but a scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5270 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow-green, a single example used on ½ r. green postal stationery envelope to Cuyotenango endorsed "Muestras sin Valor" (Samples without Value) cancelled by five pointed Star handstamp in black. Sender's cachet in blue and octagonal "Correos / Guatemala" despatch datestamp (April 21, 1879) in violet at left. Endorsement of receipt on reverse of an extremely rare usage: unrecorded by Goodman and in all probability unique.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher.rn                   Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5271 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow-green, a single example used on 1881 cover to Las Mercedes tied by bold strike of "6" numeral handstamp in blue with "Correos de Quetzaltenango" cds (April 2) alongside. Envelope trimmed at left and with manuscript docketing of sender on reverse. A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 675 CHF

    Lot# : 5272 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow green, a used example on 1880 cover to Retalhuleu tied by "9" numeral obliterator of Mazatenango in black. 'Corro de Mazatenango' despatch cds at left in black (April 8). The envelope slightly trimmed at left but an attractive and rare usage. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Moorhouse (2015).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5273 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, a single example used on 1880 cover front to Alameda Co., California cancelled by five pointed Star handstamp in black and tied by slight tone spots at top. Octagonal Guatemala City despatch in violet at left (June 30) and struck, in lieu of Postage Due stamps being applied with unframed "10 / CENTS" at left in black. Despite imperfections a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 225 CHF

    Lot# : 5274 Guatemala

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    1878 (Jan 10): Indian Woman 4 r. violet, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3) in a pale greyish shade, positions 29-32 / 37-40 / 45-48, showing an additional row of vertical perforations at left, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5275 Guatemala

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    1878 (Jan 10): 1 peso yellow, perf. 13, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4) showing, in the central vertical rows, the complete LACROIX FRERES watermark covering six stamps, unplated from the sheet of fifty subjects as there are just four positions on the sheet where flaws can be located; of fresh colour and fine large part or unmounted og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5276 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman, the album page with Large Numeral Cancellations: "6" in blue of Quetzaltenango on ½ r., 4 r and rare use on 1 p. yellow; "11" in black of Salamá on ½ r.; "14" in black of Escuintla on ½ r. and 2 r.; "15" in black of Totonicapam on 2 r.; "17" in black of Huehuetenango on ½ r.; "18" in black of Zacapa on ½ r.; "19" of Chiquimula on ½ r. in red; "20" of Esquipulas on 4 r. in red; "24" in black of Salama on ½r. and on 4 r.; "25" in black of Coban on 2 r. and "29" in black of Tejutla on ½ r. A scarce and most attractive group (15 items).
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 5277 Guatemala

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    1879: Quetzal ¼ r. brown & green used (4) with framed pre-philatelic boxed "Franco" handstamp, numeral "1" of Guatemala City, "Correos de Guatemala" cds usage and fourth example with complete "Star" cancel all in black; 1 r. black & green (4) with floral cork handstamp in blue, numeral "6" of Quetzaltenango in blue, "Correos de Guatemala" cds usage and fourth example with complete "Star" cancel both in black. A scarce group Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5278 Guatemala

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    1879: Quetzal ¼ r., a cut down imperforate Die Proof with frame in black and central vignette applied in green, an imperforate Die Proof on card in issued colour, small corner bend; and a horizontal pair of Plate Proofs on India paper imperforate in issued colour. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5279 Guatemala

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    1879: Quetzal 1 r. sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co. (65 x 67 mm.), printed in deep red-brown with 'American Bank Note Co. NY' imprint at base. Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 5280 Guatemala

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    1879: Quetzal 1 r. black & green, a spectacular unused block of twenty-five (5 x 5), of fresh colour and well centred for the issue, unused without gum and some hinges to prevent separation. A major multiple of the issue, the second largest recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5281 Guatemala

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    1879: Quetzal 1 r. black & green, a diagonally bisected example used as a ½ r., tied to large part 1880 cover front from Chiquimula to Guatemala City via Mazatenango tied by "19" numeral handstamp in red with corresponding "Correos / Chiquimula" datestamp alongside (Dec 3) in same colour. This cover front is mentioned in 'Guatemala 1' by Roland Goodman on page 93. The sole recorded, and entirely unique, usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Walter Lind.rn                   Collection Norman Hubbard.rn                   Collection Mark Spycher.rn                   Collection Max Platinga.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5282 Guatemala

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    1894 (June 13): Spaced '1894 / 10 CENTAVOS' in blue on lithographed 75 c. rose-pink, an unused example of fresh colour, Position 15 on the Setting, well centred with part og. A very rare stamp, just 1'000 issued Gi 53c = £ 900/Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5283 Guatemala

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    1890/95c.: Postal Stationery envelope Essays (2) for 10 c. value, each with President Barrios vignette, one printed in blue and the other in bright rose, each on cream wove stock (153 x 90 mm.). See Goodman II handbook, page 582. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5284 Guatemala

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    1901: Quetzal 3 c. rose stationery card (H&G 4 var), an unused example with printed sepia photograph on reverse showing an indigneous farming family of nine with cockerel in foreground. Rare.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5285 Guatemala

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    1905: Central American Exhibition, illustrated Letter-cards prepared for free internal use during the Exhibition, unused examples (7) incl. No. 1 'Salon Industrias' in blue on yellow stock; No. 2 'Salon Industrias' in purple on lilac; without number 'Grupo de Indigenas' in black on green and a September 1905 used example in brown on yellow; 'Entrega de la Bandera' in blue on white and another in brown on yellow; 'Salon Bellas Artes' in green and brown on yellow and Berne UPU Statue in brown on yellow stock. A very scarce group of eight items in fine condition for these.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5286 Guatemala

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    1908: Official "Inauguracion del Ferro Carril Interoceanico" cards showing Map of the Railway, one on blue stock franked with 1907 12½ c. and 1908 6 c. on 20 c. and used from Tocuru to Canea, Crete; the other on pink stock superb unused. Rare.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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