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Catalogue 279: South & Central America – The Brian Moorhouse Estate (part IV)
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  • Lot# : 5377 Peru

    1793c.: Colonial period cover to Don Diego Antonio del Portillo in Oruro, Bolivia; sent rprepaid and struck with superb "FRANCA" and "CUZCO" straight line despatch handstamps in red (Colareta figs. 1+3f / Guinovart & Tizon 1+4). The addressee was in charge of Mining in Oruro at this date. Rare so fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5378 Peru

    1795c.: Colonial period cover addressed to the 'Real Aduana' in Yauli, rated '2½' reales in manuscript with superb strike of TARMA despatch handstamp in red (G&T #1 = RRR). Rare.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 5379 Peru

    1800c.: Cover from Madrid endorsed "Por el Rey" at top and "Por La Coruña" to Arequipa, struck with fine oval "♕" handstamp in black (G&T 50) with manuscript rate '13' docketed on front. An early and attractive Colonial usage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5380 Peru

    1813: Prepaid cover sent registered from Lima to Truxillo struck with fine strikes of FRANCA and two line condensed CERTIFICACION / A.LIMA in red. The cover with internal dating of receipt (April 30) and notification of rate (7 reales) on reverse. Some age spots but extremely scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5381 Peru

    1815c.: Incoming prepaid cover from Madrid to Lima, endorsed "Par La Coruña, Cartagena" crossed to denote pre-payment, struck on despatch with fine Crowned M / FRANQUEADO handstamp in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5382 Peru

    1820: Prepaid entire letter from Arequipa to Madrid struck with straight line PERU and large condensed FRANCA / AREQPA well struck in red, internal docketing of receipt in Madrid (Feb 21, 1821).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5383 Peru

    1851 (May 10): Entire letter from Lima to Arequipa rated '2½' (reales) in manuscript, struck in transit with superb strike of framed "(Eagle) CALLAO / VAPOR" handstamp in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5384 Peru

    1851 (July 24): Entire letter from Cadiz to Arica, Peru and on to La Paz, endorsed 'per Steamer via Southampton', reverse with manuscript Forwarding Agent "Recibida y encaminada, Londres 16 Agosto 1851, C. Romero y Ca." and sent prepaid from London rated "2s." in red manuscript. Forwarded again with oval cachet 'JOSE MA. DE VALLE / TACNA' cachet in black upon reverse and rated '2½' reales to pay. An unusual double-forwarder.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5385 Peru

    1852 (Nov 3): Entire letter written from Chongoyape (Chiclayo Province) to Lima, sent unpaid with straight line condensed LAMBAYEQUE straight line handstamp in red (Colareta #3) and oval framed VAPOR adjacent (Colareta #3v), rated '2' reales due in manuscript. Signed Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5386 Peru

    1857: Entire letter from Arica to Lima struck with Peruvian VAPOR handstamp and fine double arc ARICA datestamp (Aug 21) of the British Post Office below in black, unusually struck on obverse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5387 Peru

    1869 (April 8): Entire letter from the the Guañape Islands written in French from the Captain of the ship "Du Buffon" to Lima, with interesting text mentioning Guano shipments etc, taxed on arrival with fine strike of framed "20. / CENTAVOS" due marking in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (April11). An attractive and unusual entire that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5388 Peru

    1885: Civil War, stampless cover endorsed "por la bia de Bolivia tegna" struck with straight line "FRANCA" in blue with manuscript rate "05" (centavos) alongside and signed below as paid by "Pejeda". Reverse with Tacna cds (April 7) struck in black. Scarce and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5389 Peru

    1885: Civil War, stampless cover endorsed "Franca por falta de estampillas / Receptor de Correos" and signed, mailed to Callao where struck upon arrival with oval framed cachet on receipt "Aduana Del Callao / Superintendencia" in blue. Reverse with large "Callao / Principal" datestamp (April 15) in black. Some aging and part flap missing but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5390 Peru

    1858: 1 dinero blue, an unused example with large margins all round, Transfer Type 7, fresh and fine without gum. Scarce Scott = $  275.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 85 CHF

    Lot# : 5391 Peru

    1858: 1 dinero slate-blue, an unused example with large margins all round, Transfer Type 8, fresh and fine without gum. Scarce Scott = $  275.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5392 Peru

    1858 (March 1): 1 d. blue, an unused horizontal pair, Transfer Types 6-7, with large even margins all round, left stamp with small stain thin not detracting from appearance of  a scarce multiple, unused without gum Gi 3a = £ 525+/Scott = $ 525+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5393 Peru

    1858: 1 d. deep blue, used horizontal pairs (2), each with good to large margins all round, with Transfer Types 11-12, cancelled by complete strike of framed CHICLAYO handstamp in blue; and 1 d. pair in a paler shade, Transfer Types 6-7, cancelled by dotted YCA handstamp in black. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5394 Peru

    1858: 1 peseta rose-red, ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by superb strike of framed AYACUCHO handstamp (Lamy & Rinck = 40 pts.) in black. Rare and exquisite.rnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5029.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5395 Peru

    1858: 1 p. red, a used vertical strip of three with huge margins all round, Types 3/8/3, neatly cancelled by dotted 'S/CHACH' handstamps of Chachopoyas in black. A fine and scarce multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Julion Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5066.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5396 Peru

    1858: 1 p. red, a large margined example used on September 13, 1859 entire letter to Santiago, Chile tied by "1-LIMA-2" dotted handstamp in black. Circular Chilean '15' centavos in circle due marking applied in red below. A superb stamp on a most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5397 Peru

    1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a used example with large margins all round, tied to September 1859 cover to Lima by neat dotted PASCO handstamp in black. File fold above the adhesive but a not unattractive usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5398 Peru

    1859/60: 1 d. blue, 2nd Retouch with interrupted background zigzag lines, an unused block of four with large margins all round for this issue, Transfer Types 8-9/13-14, fresh and very fine but for central horizontal crease, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi 12 = £ 900/Scott = $ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5399 Peru

    1860: 1 d. blue, a used vertical pair from the narrow Setting, uncommonly good margins all round, tied to August 9, 1860 cover from Puno to Arequipüa by fine strikes of oval framed PUNO starred handstamps in black (Lamy type 45 = 50 pts) with further strike adjacent with '2' inserted in manuscript. Scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5400 Peru

    1860: 1 d. blue, a horizontal pair in a deep shade, large to just touched margins as usual, used on 1862 entire letter from the Chincha Islands to Lima tied by fine strikes of the dotted "ISLAS" handstamps in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Dec 11). A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5401 Peru

    Incoming Mail 1853: France 20 c. blue with four even margins and 10 c. bistre, just touched at left, used on 1861 entire letter from Le Havre to Arequipa, Peru endorsed 'per Ganjam', each tied by '1495' petit chiffres in black. Framed 'P.P.' and 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds adjacent (Oct 2) and reverse with "Arica" cds of receipt (Feb 3) in black. An unusual cover, seemingly underpaid but accepted.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5402 Peru

    Incoming Mail 1856: Great Britain 1 s. green frankings on covers (3) to Lima, Peru all with "Panama" double arc transit cds's on obverse, with 1859 cover with horizontal pair in a deep shade tied by "Halifax / 330" sideways duplex, similar 1862 cover with 1 s. pale green (2), and 1862 cover with a horizontal pair cancelled by "Burton on Trent / 152" duplex; a few imperfections but a not unattractive and scarce group Gi. 71/73/Scott = $ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5403 Peru

    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, an unused strip of five with large margins all round, of good fresh colour and large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5404 Peru

    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pink, a used strip of three with large margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of framed CERTIFICACION handstamp applied in Yquitos  in black (Emsing = 75 pts). Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5405 Peru

    1862/63: Le Coq 1 d. red, a horizontal strip of five with outstanding full strikes of CERTIFICACION and dotted oval YQUITOS handstamps struck in black (Lamy & Rinck figs. 39+99). Superb and most appealing. Signed Lamy.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2575.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5406 Peru

    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pale vermilion, a used strip of five with margins generally fine all round, neatly cancelled by dotted MOYOBB handstamp of Moyobamba and two complete strikes of framed CERTIFICADO in black. A scarce and appealing strip.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5407 Peru

    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, a used strip of five with fair to fine margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of CERTIFICADO straight line handstamp and three strikes of "Trujillo" circular datestamps in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5408 Peru

    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, a used example in a deep shade showing variety "Double Impression", most especially clear in the UN DINERO tablet at base and CORREOS at right, cancelled at Moquegua. Trivial aging of no significance on reverse. An unlisted variety and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, 20 May 2014, lot 5121.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5409 Peru

    1862: 1 d. pink, a used pair with close to large margins all round showing a superb "Double Impression" centrally placed within the pair, neatly cancelled by two strikes of "Lima" datestamp (Jan 23, 1867) struck in blue. Exceptional and of great rarity. Signed Holcombe.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5410 Peru

    1862: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a single example on 1863 cover from Moquegua to Lima cancelled by dotted "MOQUEG." in black with repeated strike alongside and free delivery "Conduccion / Del Cartero / Gratis" handstamp in blue below; matched with circa 1870 stampless cover sent free as Official mail to the Prefect General of the Dept. of Tacna with fine strike of dotted "MOQUEG." handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5411 Peru

    1862: 1 d. vermilion, a pair and a strip of four used on registered 1867 cover to Lima, cancelled by dotted HUANCAVELICA handstamps with circular datestamp (March 27) and by five-leaves handstamps at edges and framed CERTIFICACION handstamp in blue to denote registration. Lima arrival cds on reverse (April 3, month inverted). Receipted on reverse and inside, a superbly attractive and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5412 Peru

    1863: Le Coq 1 peseta brown (shades), three used strips of three, all with large margins all round, all used in Cuzco; with one strip cancelled by CUZCO straight line handstamps, another with dotted Cuzco' handstamps and the third cancelled by three strikes of the "Cuzco" circular datestamp (23 April 1867), all in black. A charming and very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5413 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. pale blue-green, a fine used example showing variety "Arms Embossed Inverted", lightly cancelled by scarce oval framed SAN / MATEO handstamp (Lamy & Rinck = 80 pts.) in black. A rare stamp and cancellation Gi 20d = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5414 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. yellow-green, a used strip of four with large margins all round, beautifully cancelled by four strikes of dotted CHOTA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 12 pts). A gem.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5415 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a horizontal strip of five with outstanding full strikes of CERTIFICACION and dotted oval YQUITOS handstamps struck in blue (Lamy & Rinck figs. 39+99). Superb and most appealing. Signed Lamy.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2576.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5416 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used strip of five with good margins all round, cancelled by three strikes of oval framed RECEPTORIA / DE ASCOPE handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck = 55 pts.). Minor corner bend and trivial cut between third and fourth stamps in margin but a rare strip.rnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, Nov 2014, lot 3156.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5417 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used strip of seven in a very deep shade, cancelled by six fine strikes of the dotted HUARI handstamp in black. First stamp with vertical crease unapparent on face, a charming and scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón de Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, Nov 2014, lot 3158.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5418 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used example on 1870 cover to Lima tied by fancy framed PUERTO / DE SUPE handstamp (Lamy = 50 pts). Lima arrival cds (Oct 17) on reverse. Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5419 Peru

    1868: 1 d. green, a used example on 1869 cover to Maine, USA cancelled by British P.O. "Callao" cds (Oct 14) in black, with single ring PANAMA TRANSIT cds (Oct 20) with large "24" (cents) rate mark above. Circular "New York / US Notes / 42" depreciated currency datestamp of transit also on obverse (Nov 6). A few minor imperfections but a scarce and appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5420 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example tied to July 1870 cover to Arequipa by fine oval SICUANI handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). A fine and attractive cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5421 Peru

    1872: Le Coq 1 peseta orange, a used pair with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by upright TACNA / PERU datestamps in black (29 June 1872). Choice and fine pair.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5422 Peru

    1871 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet, a used pair with good margins, tied to small piece by complete strike of octagonal framed ILO handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 30 pts.). A fine multiple and a rare cancellation on this issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5423 Peru

    1886/95: 1 c. dull violet, two horizontal strips of five used on reverse of 1893 cover to Lima, all tied by dotted CHOTA handstamps in black and by Lima arrival cds; obverse with further CHOTA handstamp and Cajamarca transit cds (June 12) in black. A charming cover that would benefit by being opened for exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5424 Peru

    1886: Arms 10 c. orange, two horizontal strips of four used on 1888 registerd cover to Lima tied by HUANCVCA / PRAL datestamps (Nov 10), with the cover further struck with 'floral rosette' handstamps (six times) at edges to denote registration. Framed CERTIFICACION handstamp at right and reverse with Lima arrival cds and docketed inside as received. A delightful and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5425 Peru

    1886/95: 10 c. slate, a horizontal strip of four used on 1888 registered cover to Lima, one stamp slightly off the edge of envelope, all tied HUANCVCA datestamps (Sept 29) and by two strikes of floral handstamp surrounding the cover to denote registration. Oval framed CERTIFICACION at top and reverse with two further strikes on flap and Lima arrival. Receipted in manuscript alongside. The cover with vertical file fold and opened for exhibit display. Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5426 Peru

    1900: Die Proofs (3) by the American Banknote Co. for President Romaña 22 c. value, with two progressive sunken Die Proofs engraved in black on thick cards (circa 85 x 84 mm.), both with uncleared surrounds and dummy vignettes (one with white background and near completed example with black background, this last with file number 'C-477' at base), together with the completed design in yellow-green & black imperforate on thin smooth surfaced paper numbered 'C-478' with ABN imprint. A splendid and rare trio.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5427 Peru

    1918: Simon Bolivar Die Proofs (2) by American Banknote Co. for 2 c. value, with vignette only Proof of Bolivar engraved in black on white wove paper showing guidelines at sides (61 x 62 mm.), also a further Proof printed in green for the vignette only applied to card, each with full ABN imprints at base and file number 42082. Scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5428 Peru

    1929: 2 c. olive and 10 c. vermilion, perf. 14 x imperforate, each in Coil Machine vertical strips of three, each with Coil joins, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Elusive and very scarce strips Gi 431a+434a = £ 400+/Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5429 Peru

    Wreck Mail 1937: Cover franked by 1935 20 c. deep blue pair and single 1936 'Ley / 8310' on 2 c. brown violet tied by "Iquitos" despatch cds's in black. The aeroplane, flown by Capt. D. Vargas, crashed in a river shortly before reaching Puerto Maldonado; the stamps being struck with a red cachet "PoR aVIon Caido en el / Piedras 30 de Enero". Rare - his cover being illustrated in Neirinck #371030. Rare - this cover illustrated in Nierinckrnrn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5430 Peru

    1906: 1 c. black & green, 2 c. black & red and 4 c. black on white postal stationery cards (H&G 57/59), Proof examples ex the American Banknote Co. archives, each with two security punch-holes, file numbers (F4088 and F1075) in red and overprinted SPECIMEN in red. A scarce set.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5431 Peru

    1906: 2 c. black & red postal stationery cards (2), each with the CUATRO CENTAVOS error (H&G 58a), a fine unused example and a used example to La Paz cancelled by 'Receptoria / Barranco' in black with arrival cds on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5432 Peru

    1911: Airmail Postcards, the complete unused set of six numbered cards all celebrating the Peruvian Pilot Juan Bielovucic, printed by Sanmarti y Ca. with six different photographs of the pilot taken between Jan 8 and Jan 15, 1911. Exceptional quality and extremely rare.rnrnNote: Bielovucic took part in the Le Bourget Air Show and completed the 295 kilometre Paris–Nancy flight in 1911, setting a new record of two hours and fifty minutes for the route. On 15 January 1911, Bielovucic returned to Peru, bringing with him an aeroplane and the technical staff requested by the Peruvian Aviation League. Fom Santa Beatriz, he piloted the first aircraft flight in Peru, flying over Lima, Callao and above the Pacific Ocean coast. The flight was witnessed by the President of Peru Augusto B. Leguía and other dignitaries.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5433 Peru

    1911: Airmail Postcards, the complete unused set of six numbered cards (2nd Series) all celebrating Peruvian Pilots, printed by Sanmarti y Ca. with six different photographs: 1. Jorge Chavez (died at Domodossola in Sept 1910), 2. Jean Bielovucic and Carlos Tenaud, 3. Bielovucic with the Peruvian President, 4. Bielovucic in aeroplane, 5. Bielovucic preparing for flight, 6. Bielovucic in the air. Exceptional quality and of great rarity.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5434 Peru

    1951 May 3): 'Dam of Rio Ica' Airmail 25 c. on 30 c. scarlet with INST. DE GRAV. PARIS imprint, an unused example, variety "Surcharge Omitted", fresh and fine, large part og. Signed Sanabria. Sanabria 100/Gi 754 var.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF
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