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Catalogue 281: France Part or Insufficiently Paid Incoming Mail – The Jack Blanc Collection
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  • Lot# : 7374 Argentina

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    1878: Rouletted 16 c. green and pair of 20 c. blue, used on 1883 cover from Buenos Aires to Paris endorsed "voie de Bordeaux"  tied in black, carried by French Packet "Equateur" with circular BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (Aug 8) above in black (Salles fig. 1074). Franked at 56 centavos but underpaid for the seven times rate, struck with "T" marking and annotated '1.70' to pay, with Postage Due 1859/78 lithographed 60 c. blue, 1881 10 c. black and 1 fr. black tied by triangular handstamps in black. An extremely rare cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 7375 Argentina

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    1883: Stampless cover to Le Havre carried by French Packet "Orenoque" and struck with fine octagonal "BUENOS AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 3" datestamp (July 8) in black (Salles fig. 1072). Large "T" marking in black and manuscript '50c.' in red ink, taxed on arrival at Le Havre with 1881 10 c. black and 40 c. black (Aug 5).
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7376 Argentina

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    1896: Imprinted "Legation de France a Buenos Ayres" envelope to Marseille, carried by Steamer "Chili" with fine "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 4" datestamp (Sept 21) struck in blue with triangular "T" marking alongside. Taxed on arrival in Marseille with Van Dyck 1884 1 fr. marron (Maury T25) tied by Marseille cds (Oct 13). Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7377 Bolivia

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    1895: Cover from San Pablo de Lipez to France struck with rare rectangular "LIPEZ / FRANCA" provisional negative handstamp with prepaid amount "40 c." inserted in manuscript, sent out from Lipez via Valparasiso with transit cds on reverse (Nov 26) and black "T" marking. Paris arrival cds (Dec 26) in blue and reverse with "REFUSÉ" also in blue. Taxed at Lavallois with 1893 10 c. brown pair and single 30 c. red neatly tied (Dec 24). A fine and unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 7378 Bolivia

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    1868: Nine Stars 5 c. green, a fine horizontal pair used on 1869 cover from Lamar to France endorsed "voie de St. Nazaire", tied by scarce circular "LAMAR / FRANCA" in black. British P.O. "COBIJA" cds, code C, struck in blue below (Oct 15), circular "PANAMA TRANSIT" (Oct 29) in black and thence transferred to Colon and French Packet "Martinique" with octagonal "PANAMA / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" datestamp (Nov 1) in black (Salles fig. 1413). Charged with handstruck '12' décimes due for single rate. An extremely rare issue on letters to Europe.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7379 Brasil

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    1843: Bullseye 60 r. grey-black, worn impression, large margins all round, used on reverse of 1850 cover from Pelotas to Marseille, France in combination with 1844/46 Inclinado 30 r. black pair, touched to large margins all round, cancelled by "PELOTAS" straight line handstamps in red with repeated strike on obverse - this surrounded by date of mailing "22 / 7 / 1850" in manuscript. Mailed at 120 reis maritime rate from Rio Grande and struck on obverse with "RIO-JANEIRO" British P.O. cds (Sept 9) in black, thence carried by the "Penguin" to Falmouth. London transit cds on reverse (Nov 4) where struck with framed "COLONIES / &c. ART 13" in red and charged '15' décimes due in black on arrival in Marseille (Nov 7). Ilustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 218. The adhesives with faults incl. scuff on the 60 r. and diagonal cut through the 30 r. on opening of the cover, nevertheless an outstanding item for the Brazil connoisseur: the sole recorded Bullseye cover mailed from Pelotas, one of just seven Bullseye covers used to an overseas destination, one of only two known Bullseye covers handled by the British Post Office and the sole complete cover bearing the first two issues of Brazil. Unique. Cert. Santos (2021).rnrnProvenance: Collection Reinhold Koester.rn                     Collection Paolo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, March 2012, lot 1177.rn 
    Starting bid : 20,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7380 Brasil

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    1850: 60 r. black, a vertical pair with large margins all round but with two scissor cuts on opening, used on reverse of 1861 cover from Porto Alegre to Paris, tied by transit cds of "Geral da Corte / Brazil" (Dec 8) in black and by oval "INSUFFICIENTE" (rate at this date to France was 280 reis). Further strike of Rio datestamp on obverse and carried by the RMSP "Oneida" to London with front showing Calais entry marking (Jan 3, 1862) in red and handstruck '8' décimes due marking in black. A scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7381 Brasil

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    1850: 90 r. black, three single examples, margins close to predominantly large all round, used with 1866 Dom Pedro 100 r. green on 1870 cover from Petropolis (June 6) to Marseille. Underpaid for double rate of 560 reis, and struck with oval framed "INSUFFICIENTE" handstamp in red. "BRESIL / CALAIS" entry marking in blue (July 23) and charged '16' décimes due upon delivery. A rare and most unusual franking.rnrnProvenance: Collection Paolo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1199.rnrnrnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 7382 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green, a single example used on 1874 cover from Ceara to Paris cancelled by two strikes of segmented cork handstamps in black with CEARA cds below (Dec 19). Underpaid by 220 reis as found to be double weight and struck with oval "INSUFFICIENTE" in red. Carried by PSNC Steamer and struck with "BRESIL / BORDEAUX" entry marking (Jan 10) and '16' décimes charge marking also in red and rare thus.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7383 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green, a single example used on 1874 cover from Rio Grande to Marseille cancelled by fine segmented cork handstamp in black with RIO GRANDE cds at right (July 25). Underpaid for single weight and struck with oval "INSUFFICIENTE" in red. Carried by PSNC Steamer "Lusitania" and struck with "BRESIL / BORDEAUX" entry marking in red and '8' décimes charge marking in black. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7384 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green, a horizontal pair used on 1876 Boris Frères cover from Ceara to Paris via Pernambuco cancelled by segmented cork handstamps in black with CEARA cds at right in black (Feb 29). Underpaid for triple weight, carried by French Packet "Rio Grande" circular "PERNAMBOUC / PAQ. FR. J No. 6" datestamp (March 10) in red (Salles fig. 1085) and taxed on arrival at "18" décimes due in manuscript. Envelope with some edge wear as usual, but an appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7385 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 100 r. green, two examples used on 1875 Boris Frères cover from Ceara to Paris via Pernambuco cancelled by segmented cork handstamps in black with CEARA cds above (Oct 31). Underpaid for triple weight, carried by French Packet "Gironde" and struck with "32" décimes charge marking in black. Envelope with closed repairable tear at top, but not unattractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7386 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 200 r. black, a single example, used on 1873 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Seyne Sur Mer, France cancelled by segmented cork handstamp in black with Rio de Janeiro cds at left (Aug 7) and framed "P.P.". Carried via England with Calais entry marking in black (Sept 1) and handstruck '12' décimes charge marking in black. A fine entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7387 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 200 r. black, a sheet marginal example with part imprint, used on 1869 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Vienne, France cancelled by fine segmented cork handstamp in black with Rio cds at left (Sept 8). Underpaid for single weight (280 reis) and struck with oval "INSUFFICIENTE" in red. Carried by Liverpool Brazil & River Plate Steam Navigation Co. Steamer and struck with "BRESIL / BORDEAUX" entry marking in blue (Oct 15) with '8' décimes charge marking in black. Slight peripheral aging but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7388 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 200 r. black, a single example, corner fault, used on 1874 cover from Rio Grande to Paris cancelled by fine segmented cork handstamp in black with Rio de Janeiro cds at right (July 7) and framed "P.P.". Carried by non-Contract Steamer (bâtiments du commerce) and struck with "OUTRE-MER / PARIS" entry marking in blue (Aug 2) and '12' décimes charge marking in blue. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7389 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 200 r. black, a horizontal pair used on 1875 cover from Petropolis to Paris cancelled in black with Petropolis cds (Oct 25) at left, underpaid and struck with oval "INSUFFICIENTE" in red and marked as double weight '2' at left; carried by SGTM line Steamer "France" direct to Marseille with scarce "BRESIL / MARSEILLE" entry marking in red (Nov 16) and struck with '16' décimes charge marking in manuscript. Some overall aging but scarce.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7390 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 200 r. black, two examples used on 1875 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Bordeaux cancelled by segmented cork handstamps in black. Underpaid for double weight and struck with oval "INSUFFICIENTE" in red. Carried on French Packet "Mendoza" with "RIO JANEIRO / PAQ. FR. J No. 4" datestamp (Oct 3) at left (Salles fig. 1079) in black. Marked '2' for double and charged '16' décimes charge marking in black, Bordeaux arrival on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7391 Brasil

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    1882: Stampless printed envelope annotated '2' for double rate, mailed from Bahia to Paris and struck with violet BAHIA cds (Oct 27) circular '1a' and framed "T" marking in same ink, carried via England with 'Calais a Paris' cds (Nov 16) in black. Taxed at double the deficiency with single Duval 1881 1 fr. black (Maury T22) tied by Paris cds in black. Rare. Signed Brun and Jamet. 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7392 Brasil

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    1890/91: Southern Cross 200 r. purple used on cover from Rio de Janeiro to Bordeaux tied by despatch cds in black (Aug 9). Carried on French Paquebot "Brésil" with octagonal "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 1" datestamp (Aug 12) in blue. Underpaid and taxed on arrival in Bordeaux by rare 1881/92 Postage Due Van Dyck 1 fr. brown (Maury T25) tied by Bordeaux cds (Aug 28). Readdressed from Bordeaux and taxed again for internal rate with 1881 5 c. black (4 examples) amd single 1892 30 c. salmon (Maury T14+T34) tied by Sables D'Olonne datestamps in black. Minor imperfections but rare. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 7393 Brasil

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    1892: Liberty 100 r. blue & rose-red used on 1892 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, underpaid on arrival with triangular "T" marking and '2' adjacent. Paris arrival cds (March 7) in blue and taxed with Duval 1881 10 c. black (2) and 30 c. black (Maury T15+T18) tied by triangular handstamps. Aging but scarce. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7394 Chile

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    1854: Desmadryl 5 c. red-brown, a fine appearing example with just shaved to large margins, tied to 1855 entire letter from Santiago to Bordeaux endorsed "Par voie de Panama et d'Angleterre" prepaying the internal rate, tied by circular target handstamp in black. SANTIAGO despatch cds in red at right (March 14) and two line "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in red, reverse with London cds (May 3) in red. Charged '21' décimes handstruck in black: tariff of 1 August 1849 for a single letter. Fine for this, a rare usage of this early issue on a cover mailed overseas. Signed Peter Holcombe. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 7395 Chile

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    1855: London printing 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a fine used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on 1857 entire letter from Santiago to Paris endorsed "voie de Panamá", tied by target cancel in black with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red (May 11) below. London transit cds (June 30) and struck there with framed "GB / 2F 87½ c." accountancy marking in black. Calais transit on front alongside '12' décimes due handstamp in black. A scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 7396 Chile

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    1856/62: Santiago print 5 c. dull reddish-brown, a used example with exceptional large margins showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, on 1858 mourning cover from Santiago to Bordeaux endorsed "voie de Panama et d'Angleterre", tied by target handstamp in black with Santiago cds in red (May 31). Cover mailed via London (July 17) without Accountancy marking being applied, Calais transit (July 18) and struck there with '12' décimes handstruck due in black. Scarce and unusual.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7397 Chile

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    1872: 1 r. orange, a single example used on 1878 cover from Quito to Paris tied by gros chiffres "3154" in black (formerly of Rixheim, Alsace), reverse with British P.O. GUAYAQUIL transit cds in black (July 30) and obverse showing circular "PANAMA TRANSIT" cds in black (Aug 4). Struck in London (Aug 28) with "T / 1-10" accountancy marking in blue, thence via Calais with red cds and charged with handstruck '16' décimes in black. Small inclusions to envelope but an extraordinarily rare stamp on a letter mailed overseas and the first such this describer has handled. Certs. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7398 Chile

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    1867: ABN 5 c. red, a single example used on 1871 cover to Paris endorsed "voie Magellan et Bordeaux" tied by segmented cork handstamp in black with "Santiago / Chile" cds in purple (Sept 25) of despatch, mailed Southbound via the Magellan Straits. Carried by PSNC "Cordillera" with circular "OUTRE-MER / BORDEAUX" entry marking in red (Sept 8) on obverse and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due handstamp in black: tariff of 12 décimes for under 10 grams of 1 July 1871. A scarce routing and a fine cover. 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 7399 Chile

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    1867: ABN 5 c. red, a single example centred to left, used on 1869 cover to Paris tied by segmented cork handstamp in black and by "Santiago / Chile" cds in red (Oct 10) and mailed Southbound via the Magellan Straits. Circular "OUTRE-MER / BORDEAUX" entry marking in red (Nov 21) on obverse and charged with handstruck '10' décimes due handstamp in black: tariff of 10 décimes for under 10 grams of 1 January 1869. A scarce routing and a fine cover. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 7400 Chile

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    1867: ABN 5 c. red, a single example on 1874 cover from Vallenar to Paris cancelled in black, with "VALLENAR / CHILE" despatch at base (May 3). Reverse with British P.O. CALLAO cds (May 12) on reverse. Thence via London where "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy handstamp applied in black, Calais transit (June 13) and charged at double rate with '30' décimes charge marking.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 7401 Chile

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    1867: ABN 5 c. red, a used example tied to 5 c. violet postal stationery envelope to Paris by cork handstamps in black. "Santiago / Chile" despatch cds in purple (Feb 9, 1875) and British P.O. CALLAO cds verso (Feb 21), three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in black (Feb 28). Transferred to French Packet "La Ville de Bordeaux" and struck with fine octagonal "PANAMA / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" datestamp (March 2) in black (Salles fig. 1413). Taxed with handstruck '15' décimes charge mark on arrival (March 26). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7402 Chile

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    1867: ABN 10 c. blue, a used example on 1875 cover from Tomé to Paris endorsed "via Panama" cancelled in black with "TOMÉ / CHILE" despatch (Aug 8) in purple with Valparaiso transit cds in red on reverse. Mailed via Panama where carried by commercial, non Contract, Steamer and struck initially on arrival with "OUTRE-MER / LE HAVRE" in red (Oct 5) deleted in manuscript. Replaced by circular "PAYS. ETR. PAQ. REG. / LE HAVRE" in red and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 7403 Chile

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    Pacific War 1877: Rouletted 10 c. blue, a single example on 1880 cover endorsed "via Panama y Southampton"  to Paris, probably from Chilean occupied Arica (Company imprint on reverse 'Arica & Tacna') tied by black cork handstamp. British "PANAMA TRANSIT" cds in black (Jan 9, 1881) and carried via New York with scarce "NEW YORK (Jan 20) / PANAMA TRANSIT" on reverse in black and "T / CENTIMES 25" on obverse in blue. Paris arrival (Feb 3) in blue and charged '75c." due in red. Sensible flap repair - a rare usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2006).rnrnNote: Peru joined the UPU on 1 April 1879 and a 10 c. rate would have been applicable. Chile joined the UPU on 1 April 1881 and the rate should have been prepaid 11 centavos.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 7404 Chile

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    1878: Rouletted 5 c. dull lake, a vertical pair used on 1884 cover to Bordeaux endorsed "via Magellanes"  tied by "ILLAPEL /CHILE" cds (March 1) with unframed "T" in black adjacent. Taxed on arrival (a journey time of nearly two months) with manuscript '50' in pencil and franked by 1881 Postage Due 20 c., black and 40 c. black horizontal pair for the deficiency (Maury T17+T19). Cover with closed tears but unusual.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 7405 Chile

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    Britsh Post Office in Coquimbo 1862/64: Great Britain 6 d. lilac, hairlines, Plate 4, a used example on 18 July 1865 cover from Coquimbo to Bordeaux endorsed "par Bogota via Panamá" tied by "C40" obliterator in black, thence via PSNC Steamer "Bogota" to Panama. London transit cds on reverse (Aug 30) and struck there with framed "GB / 2F 87½ c." accountancy marking, charged with handstruck '12' décimes due on arrival. Some overall aging and bleach spot on one perforation of the adhesive but a rare early usage from Coquimbo (earliest recorded in 18 May 1865). Cert. BPA (1968).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7406 Colombia

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    1865: 10 c. violet, a used example with good margins all round and sheet marginal at base, applied just off edge of 1866 cover to Lyon, France tied by "BOGOTÁ" oval handstamp in black. Octagonal French Consular "STE. MARTHE" datestamp (Dec 5) in black at right (Salles fig. 1376), carried by "Nouveau Monde" with reverse showing circular "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 1" datestamp in black. Taxed on arrival (Dec 29) with handstruck '10' décimes charge marking in black. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 450 CHF

    Lot# : 7407 Colombia

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    1866: 10 c. lilac, Stone A, a fine used example with good to large margins all round showing sheet margin at top and adjoining stamp at right, used on 1867 cover to Paris tied by "BOGOTÁ" oval handstamp in blue. Reverse with British P.O. SANTA MARTHA cds (July 1) and thence via London (July 28) where "GB /1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Calais transit and charged '10' décimes handstruck to pay in black. The envelope with some closed tears not affecting the fine appearance. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 7408 Colombia

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    1868: 10 c. lilac, Type II, a used example, a fine example used on 14 August 1874 cover to Paris cancelled in manuscript at "Cali" in ink for internal rate, three line "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in black (Sept 4) and thence via London where "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking applied in black. Calais cds of entry (Sept 30) and charged with handstruck '15' décimes in black. A scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7409 Cuba

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    1876: Cuba 50 c. ultramarine, used on 1876 single and double rate covers to France, one with single franking from Santiago (Nov 4) to Paris with New York transit and 'T' marking in black; carried on Hamburg Line Steamer to Cherbourg with "ETATS-UNIS / 2 CHERBOURG 2" entry marking (Nov 29) in blue (Salles fig. 1802) and handstruck '8' décime charge marking in blue; the other with 1876 Cuba 50 c. ultramarine (2) carried by French Packet "Periere" with octagonal "ETATS-UNIS PAQ. FR / 2 BREST 2" in blue (Salles fig. 1721) and similarly charged with handstruck '8' décime marking in blue; each bearing '10' US credit handstamp in blue. Cuba joined the UPU on 1 May 1877. A scarce matched pair, one with cert. Graus (1989).
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7410 Colombia

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    1877: 10 c. bistre brown on wove paper, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on 14 November 1879 cover from Zipaya (manuscript notation on reverse) to Paris, the adhesive cancelled by oval framed "BOGOTÁ" in black. Thence via British P.O. with fine "SAVANILLA / BARRANQUILLA" cds (Dec 1) in black, London cds (Dec 29) in red on reverse and struck there with "T / 1-10" accountancy marking. Charged with handstruck '16' décimes due on arrival: traiff of 1 May 1878. A scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7411 Colombia

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    1881: 10 c. deep brown on blued wove paper, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on 14 November 1879 cover from Bogotá to Paris, the adhesive cancelled by oval framed "BOGOTÁ" in black. Carried via French route with "SAVANILLA" Consular datestamp (Jan 2, 1881) in black (Salles fig. 1378) and reverse with circular "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (Jan 4) and carried on the "St. Germain" to St. Nazaire. Triangular 'T' marking and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due upon arrival. A few file folds not detracting from the appearance, a very early usage of this adhesive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 7412 Colombia

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    1883: 10 c. orange on yellow, a used example on 1884 cover to Nîmes, France endorsed "par Lafayette", tied by framed CARTAGENA despatch handstamp in black. Carried by French Paquebot "Lafayette" with octagonal "COLOMBIE / LIG. A. PAQ. FR. No. 1" in black (Dec 3). Cover found to be double weight with '2' in manuscript and two strikes of triangular "T" marking in black. Taxed on arrival with extremely rare Postage Due 1881/92 Van Dyck 1 fr. marron (Maury T25) tied by Nimes / Gard cds (Dec 26). Slight opening tears away from adhesives at top, a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7413 Colombia

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    1882/1900: Covers (3) on Exhibit leaves all to France by French Paquebot and taxed, with 1882 stampless cover from Barranquilla (Nov 16) and struck with "SAVANILLA / PAQ. FR. A No. 3" octagonal datestamp in black with handstruck '5' due marking and 1881 10 c. and 40 c. black Dues; 1898 stampless cover from Barranquilla with octagonal "LIGNE D / PAQ. FR. No. 1" datestamp superb in black, taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. brown-lilac; and 1900 cover with 5 c. used from Cartagena with "LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 2" octagonal datestamp taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. brown-lilac. An attractive and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7414 Colombia

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    Antioquia 1893: Antioquia 5 c. vermilion, a used example on reverse of 1899 opened for display envelope to Paris tied by FREDONIA oval handstamps in violet, with oval TRANSITO cachet and Medellin transit cds (Jan 5) on obverse with circular "T" marking and Barranquilla cds. Carried by French Packet "St. Laurent" with circular "LIGNE D / PAQ. FR. No. 1" in black (Jan 23). Further triangular "T" marking and taxed on arrival with 1893 50 c. brown-lilac tied by triangular handstamp in black. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 7415 Cuba

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    Antilles 1857: Cuba ½ r. blue, two single examples with large margins all round, used on 1862 cover from Havana (Jan 24) to Bordeaux, carried by Spanish ship and endorsed "Vapor Correo Almogabar" at top, tied by barred obliterator in black. From St. Thomas (Feb 12) by British ship to London where struck with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy handstamp and charged 8 décimes due in black: Tariff of 1 Jan 1857. Bordeaux arrival (March 5) on reverse. Flap missing but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 7416 Cuba

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    Antilles 1857: Cuba ½ r. blue on smooth white unwatermarked paper, a horizontal pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on small 1858 envelope to Bordeaux via British Packet and Spain, cancelled by fine oval network handstamp in black. Double ring CUBA despatch in blue (March 2) and St. Jean de Luz entry marking in red alongside (April 5), where charged with handstruck '5' décimes charge in black: Tariff of 15 July 1849 for a letter from Spain. A most attractive and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Simon, Corinphila sale 194, 20 Nov 2014, lot 194.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 7417 Cuba

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    Antilles 1857: Cuba ½ r. blue, a single example with close to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1862 entire letter from Santiago de Cuba (Feb 1) via Havana  to Bordeaux tied by network handstamp in black. British P.O. St. Thomas cds (Feb 28) on reverse via London where struck with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy handstamp (March 13) and charged at double rate on arrival (over 7½ grams) with handstruck '16' décimes due in black: Tariff of 1 Jan 1857. Bordeaux arrival (March 20) on reverse. Minor file fold affects the adhesive but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 7418 Cuba

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    Antilles 1869: USA 15 c. brown & blue, Type I, a fine example with vignette misplaced to right, tied by cork handstamp in black to 1870 entire letter from Havana (Jan 29) to Paris via New York (Feb 5) with "E.E. ROMAY & CO / 156 FRONT ST. NEW YORK" Forwarding Agent cachet in blue on reverse (Feb 5). Carried on French Steamer "Pereire" with octagonal 'ETATS-UNIS / PAQ. FR. H No. 1' in red (Salles fig. 1713). Charged with handstruck due '8' décimes in black on arrival (Feb 17 at Le Havre). A rare and fine entire. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1981).rnrnNote: From 1 Jan 1870 prepayment was impossible, all letters being taxed 8 décimes per 10 grams.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7419 Cuba

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    Antilles 1871: Cuba 25 c. ultramarine, two examples used on 1872 cover to France tied by GUANAJAY / ISLA DE CUBA datestamp in blue with French Consular "LA HAVANE" octagonal datestamp (Nov 25) in black (Salles fig. 1365) alongside. Reverse with Paquebot datestamp and three French arrivals (Dec 24), charged '12' décimes handstruck: Tariff of 1 July 1871 for a letter under 10 grams. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 7420 Cuba

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    Antilles 1875: Cuba 25 c. ultramarine, a single example used on 1875 cover to Lyon, manuscript cancelled in blue crayon, mailed via New York (July 15) with transit in black and treated as underpaid with '50' (cents) in black. Carried on the Hamburg Line Packet "Klopstock" with "ETATS-UNIS / 2 CHERBOURG 2" entry marking (July 27) in blue (Salles fig. 1802) and handstruck '12' décime charge marking (tariff of 1 Aug 1872) tying the adhesive in blue. France, whilst a signatory, did not join the UPU until 1 Jan 1876.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7421 Cuba

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    Antilles 1883/86: Covers (2), the first with Cuba 5 c. grey, used on underpaid 1889 cover from Havana (July 23) to Paris with "T" marking in black at left, short paid 5 c., but cover taxed at double the original deficiency on arrival in Paris (Aug 8) with Postage Due 10 c. black pair and single 30 c. black (Maury T15+T18); together with 1895 stampless cover from Havana (June 21) to Paris endorsed "via Tampa" with scarce circular "T / HAVANA" of despatch, again taxed at double deficiency with France Postage Due marginal 50 c. black (Maury T20) on arrival (July 4). Some imperfections but a scarce duo.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 7424 Ecuador

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    1865/72: ½ r. blue on blued paper, a fine large margined example used on 1870 mourning cover to Paris tied by "QUITO / FRANCA" cds in black (July 2) paying the internal postage with GUAYAQUIL British P.O. cds (July 9) on reverse. Circular "PANAMA / TRANSIT" cds in black (July 29) and thence via London (Aug 28) where struck with framed "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking in black. Charged with handstruck '12' décimes due marking upon arrival. One of the finest first issue covers from this correspondence (believed just 12 with various single frankings), originally found at the Granada Exhibition in 1992. Cert. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3189.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 7425 Ecuador

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    1865/72: 1 r. yellowish-ochre, a fine large margined example used on 1871 mourning cover to Paris tied by "QUITO / FRANCA" cds in red (April 29) paying the internal postage with GUAYAQUIL British P.O. cds (July 9) on reverse. Three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in black (May 20) and thence via London (June 12) where struck with framed "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking in black. Charged with handstruck '12' décimes due marking upon arrival. One of the finest first issue covers from this correspondence (believed just 12 with various single frankings), originally found at the Granada Exhibition in 1992. Cert. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992).rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3190.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7426 Ecuador

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    1872: ½ r. blue, a used example on 1877 cover from Quito to Paris, tied by gros chiffres "3154" in black (formerly of Rixheim, Alsace), with reverse showing British P.O. GUAYAQUIL cds of transit (June 17). Thence via Panama to London (July 12) where struck with "T / 1-70" accountancy handstamp in black and charged with handstruck '23' décimes marking in black. An exceptional use of the second issue on an overseas cover and most attractive. Cert. Holcombe (1992), Moorhouse (1992).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 7427 Guatemala

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    1855: Envelope from Guatemala City to Aurillac, France prepaid to Belize with GUATEMALA datestamp (July 2) alongside "4" (reales) rate mark both in green. Reverse with British P.O. BELIZE cds (July 16), thence via London (Aug 15) with red cds on reverse and struck with "COLONIES / &C. art. 13" in red. Taxed '30' décimes handstruck on arrival (Aug 18). A most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7428 Guatemala

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    1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a fine example used on 1879 cover to France cancelled by "☆" handstamp in black with "CORREOS / GUATEMALA" despatch cds in blue at left (March 1). Prepaid as far as Colon with circular "OUTREMER ANGL. / PARIS" in blue where '12' décimes charge mark applied in deep blue. A very rare issue on letter. Cert. Moorhouse (2010).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 7429 Haiti

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    Antilles 1891: Haiti 3 c. grey-lilac and 1892/95 7 c. red, used on cover from Port au Prince to Bordeaux, addressee's name excised, endorsed "via New York"  tied by Port au Prince cds's (June 29) with triangular 'T' mark adjacent as cover found to be double rate. The original franking ignored and taxed at double the deficiency with 1881/92 Van Dyck Postage Due 1 fr. marron (Maury T25) tied on arrival. Rare.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 7430 Haiti

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    Antilles 1896: Haiti 2 c. red-brown, five examples including a strip of three, used on 1897 cover to Bordeaux endorsed "par S.S. Prins Willem IV, via New York", with triangular "T" mark in black below. Found to be double weight, original franking ignored and taxed at double deficiency with Postage Due 50 c. lilac-brown in an interpanneau pair (Jan 10, 1898); together with an entirely underpaid 1891 single rate cover sent stampless to Paris from Port au Prince (June 1) taxed on arrival with 10 c. black (2) and 30 c. black on arrival (June 17). Minor imperfections but a scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 7431 Haiti

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    1899: Haiti 5 c. pale blue in a vertical pair used on 1900 cover to Paris endorsed "por S.S. St. Simon", tied by 'Gonaives' despatch cds's (June 9) with triangular "T" marking adjacent in black. Letter found to be double rate, annotated "2/25 c." and original franking ignored and taxed 1 franc on arrival with Postage Due 1893 50 c. lilac-brown (2) cancelled in black.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7432 Mexico

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    1856: Tampico District 1 r. yellow, two fine examples used on 1857 cover from Tampico to Bordeaux, tied by circular "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO DE TAMALAUPAIS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1585). Reverse with British P.O. TAMPICO datestamp (May 2) in red, thence via RMSP "Solent" to St. Thomas and "Panama" to Southampton. Struck in London with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking and charged at double rate with handstruck '16' décimes due mark on arrival File fold at top but a rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 7433 Mexico

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    1856: Mexico District 2 r. green, a fine example, touched at base but with portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1 April 1857 entire letter from Mexico to Mauzé, France endorsed "voie d'Angleterre" tied by "ADMON GRAL / DE / CORREOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 817) paying the internal rate. British P.O. VERA CRUZ cds on reverse (April 4) in black and London transit in red (May 2) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Originally rated '8' décimes due on arrival in black (for a single letter under 7½ grams), altered to '12' décimes due possibly erroneously by a clerk believing the adhesive to be American. An unusual, attractive and rare entire. Cert. Mepsi (2021).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 7434 Mexico

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    1856: Mexico District 2 r. green, a fine example, touched, used on 1 September 1857 entire letter from Mexico to Mauzé, France endorsed "par voie d'Angleterre" tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 821) paying the internal rate. British P.O. VERA CRUZ cds on reverse (Sept 4) in black and London transit in red (Oct 1) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Charged with handstruck '8' décimes due marking in black. A fine and scarce entire. Cert. Mepsi (2021).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7435 Mexico

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    1856: Mexico District 4 r. red, a very fine example used on reverse of 1858 entire letter to Agen, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamp (Nov 2) in black (Schatzkes fig. 821) paying the internal rate per Extraordinario. British P.O. VERA CRUZ cds on reverse (Nov 4), carried to St. Thomas on the RMSP "Clyde" and to Southampton on the "Panama", thence via London (Dec 2) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Charged with handstruck '8' décimes due marking in black. Slight edge wear but a rare entire that opens well for Exhibit display. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7436 Mexico

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    1861: Mexico District 2 r. black on pink, an attractive horizontal strip of three used on 1864 cover to Paris all tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 821) in black paying the Extraordinario internal rate to Vera Cruz. Carried by French ship with fine "MEXICO" Consular octagonal cachet (April 14) in blue at left (Salles fig. 1361) and carried on the "Floride". Taxed '16' décimes in manuscript for a double rate letter on arrival (May 12). A rare franking of superb appearance. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. RPSL (2001).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 7437 Mexico

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    1861: Mexico District 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a very fine example used on 27 November 1863 cover from Mexico to Paris, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 821) paying the internal double rate. British P.O. VERA CRUZ cds on reverse (Dec 3) in black and London transit in red (Dec 31) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Manuscript at left '16' oz. weight and charged with handstruck '24' décimes due marking in black for triple rate (above 15 grams). Some minor edge wear but a fine and very scarce entire: the 4 reales is a rare stamp on letters used to overseas destinations. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7438 Mexico

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    1864/66: Mexico District Fifth period Eagle ½ r. grey and 4 r. green (105-1866), used on 19 June 1866 cover from Mexico City to Paris, tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds (June 19) in black. Mailed via American Packet with '38' (cents) credit handstamp in black and reverse with "NEW-YORK / AM. PKT." cds (July 7). Struck on entry with octagonal "ET-UNIS SERV. AM / HAVRE" in red (July 21) and charged '24' décimes handstruck in black to pay equivalent to a triple rate. File fold above the adhesives but an extraordinary and very rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: June 19, 1866 - the day the Emperor Maximilian was shot by firing squad at Queretaro.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 7439 Mexico

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    1864/66: Guanajuato District, Fourth period Eagle 2 r. orange, 101-1865 sub consignment 47, used on 1865 cover from Leon to Itxassou, France cancelled by circular 'whirl' handstamp of Leon (Schatzkes fig. 502) with "LEON / FRANCO" despatch cds (Aug 19) above. Mailed via St. Thomas and London (Sept 28) with "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking in black and charged '8' décimes handstruck for single rate. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7440 Mexico

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    1864/66: Mexico District Fifth period Eagle 4 r. green (17-1866), touched to large margins all round, used on 1866 cover from Mexico City (Feb) to the Comtesse de Castelbajac in Paris, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 821), mailed by British ship to London (March) where "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Annotated at upper left '21' (grams) and taxed under new rate of 1 Jan 1866 as triple rate letter on arrival with '30' décimes due on delivery (March 3).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 7441 Mexico

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    1864/66: Covers (2) from same correspondence, the earlier with Mexico District Fourth period Eagle 4 r. green (171-1865), touched to large margins all round, used on 1865 cover from Mexico City to the Comtesse de Castelbajac in Vaux, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 821), mailed by British ship to London (Nov 29) where "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Taxed as single rate letter on arrival with '8' décimes due on delivery (Nov 30). Second cover with Fourth period Eagle 4 r. green (193-1865), large margins all round, used on 1865 cover tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (Nov 27), mailed by British ship to London (Dec 30) where "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking applied in black - however no Calais transit or charge was seemingly raised on arrival (Jan 1, 1866) - possibly due to a New Year celebration or the introduction of the new rate (1 franc for 10 grams) on that day. A rare and most unusual pair.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7442 Mexico

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    1866/67: Maximilian 13 c. blue, engraved (128-1866), a superb large margined example used on 1867 cover to Paris tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds (March 14) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1757A). Carried on Paquebot "France" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.2" well struck (March 16) in black (Salles fig. 1437). Taxed on arrival in Paris (April 21) with handstruck '10' décimes in black. A very rare issue on letters abroad. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 7443 Mexico

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    1868: Guanajuato District 25 c. blue on pink (6-69) imperforate, used on 1869 slightly soiled cover to Itxassou, France endorsed "via de Sn. Nazaire" tied by "LEON / FRANCO" cds, mailed via London (June 28) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy markling applied in black and charged '10' décimes due for single rate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7444 Mexico

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    1868: Mexico District 50 c. black on yellow, imperforate with large margins, used on 1871 entire letter from Mexico City to France endorsed "voie de Snt. Nazaire" tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. Carried on Paquebot "France" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.4" well struck (June 13) in black (Salles fig. 1437). Taxed on arrival at Etauliers (July 12) at double rate with '20' décimes due marking in black. Cert. Eichele (1999).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7445 Mexico

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    1872: Tampico District 12 c. blue and marginal pair of 25 c. red (40-73), used on 26 June 1873 cover to Bordeaux tied by oval "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582). Carried by RMSP "Corsica" to St. Thomas and from there by the "Elbe" to London where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Calais entry marking (July 30) and charged at triple rate with '36' décimes charge marking (above 20 grams). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7446 Mexico

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    1872: Guanajuato District 25 c. red (18-72) imperforate, used on 1872 cover to Itxassou, France tied by "LEON / FRANCO" cds (Sept 23) in black. Mailed via London where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied in black and, on arrival (Oct 31) charged '12' décimes due for single rate under tariff of 1 July 1871. Edge wear to envelope but attractive.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7447 Mexico

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    1872: Merida District 25 c. red, imperforate (27-73), a fine example used on reverse of 1873 opened for display cover to Bordeaux tied by boxed and dated "MERIDA / FEBRERO 25" in black (Schatzkes fig. 785). Carried via New York with circular "NEW YORK / BR. TRANSIT" cds (March 12) in black and London (March 25) where struck with framed "GB / 3F 60c." accountancy applied in black with US '5' cents credit mark at right. Charged '15' décimes due upon receipt (March 26). Slight repair to tear at side of envelope but a most attractive and scarce usage. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 7448 Mexico

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    1872: Covers (2) from the same correspondence to Toulouse, earlier 1873 cover with Queretaro District 25 c. red imperforate (35-73), tied by framed "FRANCO EN / QUERETARO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig.1266) and mailed via Panama and London where framed "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking applied, Calais entry marking (June 28) and charged '15' décimes handstruck in black. The second 1874 cover with 25 c. red (35-74) similarly tied, mailed via Vera Cruz and London where framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied, Calais entry marking (March 30) and charged '12' décimes handstruck in black. Minor scuffs but an attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 7449 Mexico

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    1874/80: Tampico District 10 c. black (40-74), a used example on 1875 entire letter to Bordeaux paying internal rate endorsed "Vapor Americano" tied by "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO" datestamp (Sept 20) in blue. Carried via New York (Oct 14) and struck with cds in black alongside '50' (cents) credit mark; thence on Hamburg America Line Steamer "Hammonia II" with "ETAT-UNIS / CHERBOURG" entry marking in blue (Oct 2) and charged there with handstruck '12' décimes due in blue.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7450 Mexico

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    1874/80: Vera Cruz District 10 c. black (50-75), used on 1875 cover to Bordeaux, tied by Vera Cruz cds in black (May 1). Carried by British ship via London where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Calais entry marking (May 31) and charged there in error with handstruck '15' décimes due; this deleted by dotted "AC" lozenge of Calais and replaced by '12' décimes handstamp. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 7451 Mexico

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    1874/80: 25 c. blue (Tabasco, 38-76), a used example tied by oval framed "San Juan Bautista" datestamp in blue, used to Bordeaux with fine PORTE DE MAR 10 c. black on reverse, endorsed originally "Por Paquete Ingles" but travelling by French ship with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No. 4" datestamp in red and carried on the "Ville de Bordeaux". Triangular "T" marking on obverse and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due in black with Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse (Dec 14). A fine and very rare entire. Cert. Mepsi (2021).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 7452 Mexico

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    1874/80: Mexico District 25 c. blue (1-76) used on small envelope to the Poste Restante in Besançon, France tied by small "Franco / Mexico" cds. Carried by American ship to New Orleans (May 25) with transit cds, US credit '35' (cents) and framed SHIP all in blue, New York transit (May 30) in black with circular "T" marking. "ETAT-UNIS / V. ANGL. AMB. CALAIS" in red (June 12) of entry and taxed in manuscript '1f. 05c.' on arrival (June 12), held at Restante until August 31, and marked 'Non Reclamé' in manuscript on reverse. 
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7453 Mexico

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    1874/80: Mexico 25 c. blue (5479), used on 1879 entire letter to France endorsed "voie française" tied poorly by Mexico City cds, carried on "Ville de Bordeaux" with octgonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.1" datestamp (Feb 17) in red (Salles fig. 1437), charged due on arrival (March 14) with '12' décimes charge mark in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 7454 Mexico

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    1874/80: Jalapa District 25 c. blue (33-78), a used example on 20 Aug 1878 cover from Papantla to Bordeaux endorsed "Paquete Frances", tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO EN / PAPANTLA" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 626) in black. Carried via USA with New York cds of transit (Sept 25) and struck with circular "T / CENTIMES 35" in black. Taxed on arrival with handstruck '95' centimes due marking in red with 35 c. credited to USA. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7455 Mexico

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    1874/80: Jalapa District 25 c. blue (20-74), a used example on 1875 entire letter from Papantla to Bordeaux tied by fine strike of oval framed "FRANQUEADO EN / PAPANTLA" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 626) in black. Carried by Paquebot "Ville de St-Nazaire" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.4" well struck (Sept 18) in black (Salles fig. 1437). Taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge for single rate. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 7456 Mexico

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    Porte De Mar 1874/80: Queretaro District 25 c. blue 35-78 used on obverse of 1877 cover to Toulouse tied by oval "FRANCO EN / QUERETARO" handstamp in black with datestamp in green at right (Dec 26) paying the internal fee, reverse franked by Porte De Mar 10 c. black, sheet marginal example, also tied by oval "FRANCO EN / QUERETARO" handstamp paying the Port Fee. Carried via London (Jan 28, 1878) and struck on arrival with '17' décimes charge marking over "T / 1-70" in blue applied in London. The Porte de Mar 10 c. with toning around the edges of the adhesive, but an issue seldom found clearly tied to a cover. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 523.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 7457 Mexico

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    1874/80: Vera Cruz District 25 c. blue (3-78), a used marginal example on 1878 entire letter from Vera Cruz to Bordeaux endorsed "por Ville de Bordeaux" tied by Vera Cruz cds in black. Carried by Paquebot "Ville de Bordeaux" with "MEXIQUE" Consular cachet in black and octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.2" (same day) in black (Salles fig. 1437) with triangular 'T' mark below and taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge for single rate. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 7458 Mexico

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    1879/82: Mexico Juarez 12 c. brown (5483), used on 1883 cover to Paris cancelled by oval "UNION POSTAL INIVERSAL / MEXICO" datestamp in violet (May 16), carried by French Paquebot "Ville de Bordeaux" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / LIG. B. PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (May 18) in black (Salles fig. 1438). Noted next to adhesive '40' as amount underpaid and further in blue crayon the double rate with '2' in manuscript and marked '80c.' in same hand. Franked on arrival with Postage Due 1859/78 lithographed 60 c. blue imperforate with good margins overlapped by 1882 20 c. black tied by saw-tooth triangular handstamp. A beautiful, rare and extraordinary cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal.rnIllustrated in Schimmer & Heath "Mexican Maritime Mail" on page 352.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 7459 Mexico

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    1898: Stampless cover from the French Conulate in Tampico to Chalons sur Saône, France handstamped "Ministre des / Affaires Etrangères" in black. Carried by diplomatic bag and struck with Paris cds (June 11) in transit. Reverse with arrival cds and taxed there with 1893 Postage Due 15 c. green (Maury T30) neatly tied by St. Marcel cds (June 12). Scarce.rn. 
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 7460 Nicaragua

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    1896: 10 c. blue used on 1898 cover to France endorseds "via New York"  tied by large oval "Republica Major de Centro America / Corinto" datestamp (Jan 28) in violet with circular "T / CORINTO" handstamp adjacent. Reverse with "N.Y. / Foreign Transit" cds in black (Feb 11) taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 15 c. yellow-green (2) each tied by Etampes cds (Feb 22). A rare and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 7461 Nicaragua

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    1896: Official 10 c. orange optd. 'Franqueo / Oficial' in blue, used on 1896 cover to the Nicaraguan Consul in Paris, tied by "Correos de Nicaragua / Corinto" duplex in blue (Oct 29). Paris arrival cds (Dec 3) and triangular "T" mark alongside manuscript "2 p(ortes) / 1 f." and taxed with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. lilac brown pair tied by triangular handstamps in black. Reverse with superb "Ministero de Relaciones Exteriores de Nicaragua" cachet in black. An exceptional franking - the Offical issues of Nicaragua are rarities on letter.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 7462 Panama

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    British P.O. in Panama 1858/69: Great Britain 2 d. blue pl. 12 and 6 d. lilac pl. 6 tied to 1870 underpaid cover to France by "C35" obliterator in black with rare usage of "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" handstamp in red below (short paid 4d.). Reverse with PANAMA cds (May 21) in black, thence via London where framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied with Calais transit adjacent (both also tying the adhesives). Charged '10' décimes handstruck on arrival: tariff of 1 Jan 1866. Small tone spot at top but of fine appearance and a rare cover. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnrnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Bentley, Investphila, Lugano.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7463 Panama

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    Panama 1885: Cover bearing PSNC imprinted crest on reverse, mailed stampless to Paris due to the Civil War and turbulence within Colombia (please see French description on the internet, taken from a letter sent from the Postal Agents in Panama just ten days prior to this) struck with fine "AGENCIA POSTAL  NACIONAL / PANAMA" duplex in black (March 18). Struck with unframed "T" marking and two strikes of "50" due marking in black, duly taxed on arrival with 1881 Potage Due 10 c. black and 40 c. black tied by triangular handstamp. Repaired tear to envelope but very rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 7464 Panama

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    1897: Printed cover from the French Consulate in Panama handstamped "Ministre des / Affaires Etrangeres" in blue, carried by Diplomatic bag to France, struck with triangular "T" marking in black with "Paris / Depart" cds (Nov 27). Taxed with 1893 Postage Due 30 c. red (Maury T33) tied by "Nevers" cds on arrival (Nov 29). 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 7465 Paraguay

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    1887: 5 c. blue used on underpaid 1890 cover to Bordeaux tied by "VILLA RICA" despatch cds (Dec 15) and struck on despatch with circular "VILLA RICA / T" marking in red. Buenos Aires transit on reverse and carried by French Packet "Orenoque" with circular "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 4" in blue. Short paid amount noted next to adhesive '25' and taxed at double the deficiency with 1881 Postage Due 10 c. black pair and 30 c. on arrival in Bordeaux. Readdressed and again taxed in Arcachon with Postage Due 10 c. black (2) and 30 c. black (Jan 17, 1891). Small imperfections but a rare usage from Paraguay.rnrnNote: Paraguay was a relatively early signatory to the UPU, joining on 1 July 1881.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7466 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, a used example with large margins all round on 1859 cover from Lima to Paris, tied by dotted "1 LIMA 2" obliterator in black. Reverse with British P.O. CALLAO cds in black (May 12) and thence via Panama to London (June 16). Struck there with framed "GB / 2F 87½ c." accountancy marking, charged with handstruck '12' décimes due on arrival (June 17). A fine cover. rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, Oct 2001, lot 6832.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7467 Peru

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    1868/72: Lecoq 1 d. green, a single example used on 1870 cover from Lima to France tied by "Lima" cds (Nov 21) in black. Reverse with British P.O. CALLAO cds in black (Nov 24) and circular "PANAMA TRANSIT" cds (Nov 30) in black. Carried from Colon by French Steamer "Floride" with circular "*LIGNE B* / PAQ. FR. No. 1" in black on reverse, and rare usage of the "COL. FR. PAQ. FR. / ST.NAZAIRE1" in red (Jan 9, 1871), used during the Franco-Prussian War (Salles fig. 1351) and charged with handstruck '12' décimes in black. Bourron arrival (Jan 27) on reverse, again a delay due to the War. Imperfections to the envelope at left but rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 7468 Peru

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    1868/72: Lecoq 1 d. green, a single example on 1872 cover from Tacna to Paris tied by double arc "TACNA / PERU" cds in black, with British P.O. "ARICA" cds in black (Oct 23) and CALLAO transit verso, thence via London (Nov 27) where struck with framed "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking in black. Charged with handstruck '15' décimes due marking upon arrival: tariff of 1 July 1871. An attractive cover. Opinion Peter Holcombe (1988). 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7469 Peru

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    1868/72: Covers (2) from same correspondence on Exhibit page, each bearing Lecoq 1 d. green, 22 March 1871 entire letter with single example from Tacna to France tied by despatch cds in blue (March 22) with British P.O. ARICA cds in black alongside, via London with "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking and charged by handstruck '12' décimes due; second entire letter mailed in 1868 with Lecoq 1 d. green (three examples) used from Tacna with red cds (Oct 21) via London with "GB / 1F 90 c." accountancy marking and charged at double rate on arrival with handstruck '24' décimes marking in black. Minor imperfections to entires, but a scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 7470 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 5 c. green (2) used in combination with Great Britain 1 d. red pl. 152 in a vertical pair (Gi. Z29, plate number unlisted by Gibbons) and two 1873/80 6 d. grey pl. 13 (Gi. Z46) on 1875 cover with some file folds mailed to Bourg en Bresse, France tied by fair strikes of 'C38' British Post Office in Callao obliterators. Reverse with corresponding single ring 'Callao' datestamp (Feb 14). London transit in red (March 16) and reverse with arrival cds. Minor imperfections but a rare fully paid to destination franking. Cert. BPA (2014). rnrnProvenance: ​Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, Nov 2014, lot 3222.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 7471 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 20 c. brown used on 1876 mourning cover to Paris endorsed "via Panama & Southampton" cancelled by 'Lima / Principal' datestamp in black, with Great Britain 1867/73 3 d. rose pl. 14 in a horizontal pair and block of four (Gi. Z35), wing margins trimmed prior to application, tied by bold strikes of "C38" obliterators of the British P.O. in Callao (Jan 14). Black 'T' marking applied over the 'London / Paid' cds as the cover found to be above 7½ grams and taxed in manuscript '22' décimes to pay on arrival (Feb 20). A rare and most appealing cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection R. Le Bow, Siegel, New York, Sept 1994, lot 3077.rn                     Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158 (June 2009), lot 4253.rn                     Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, Nov 2014, lot 3224.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 7472 Peru

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    1874/80: 10 c. green, a used example on 1878 cover from Arequipa to Paris endorsed "voie de Panama" tied in black, with superb strike of British P.O. "MOLLENDO" code A applied in transit (June 23) on reverse in black. London transit cds and struck there with "T / 1-70" accountancy marking in blue with Calais entry marking in red alongside (July 30). Taxed on arrival with handstruck '22' décimes due marking - rare rate, in use for only for just two months in 1878.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 7473 Peru

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    1874/84: 10 c. green with grill, a used example on 1877 entire letter from Callao to Nantes, France tied by "C38" obliterator of the British P.O. in black. British P.O. CALLAO cds on reverse (July 28) and thence via Panama to London (Aug 29) where struck with "T / 1-70" accountancy handstamp in black and charged with handstruck '23' décimes marking in black (repeated above in manuscript 2 fr. 30). Scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 7474 Peru

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    1874/84: 10 c. green with grill used on 1879 cover to Paris endorsed "via de Panama" tied by "Lima / Pral." cds in black (Jan 13) with circular "PANAMA TRANSIT" cds (Jan 25) of British P.O. Transferred to French ship "St. Laurent"  from Colon to St. Nazaire struck with octagonal "PANAMA / PAQ. FR. A No.3" datestamp Feb 1 in red (Salles fig. 1413). Struck with triangular 'T' marking in black and taxed with handstruck '15' décimes charge marking on arrival. Slight edge wear to envelope but scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 7475 Peru

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    1875: 10 c. red on yellow postal stationery envelope from Lima to Paris endorse "Via Panama English Packet", cancelled by "Lima / Pral." cds (Feb 13). Reverse with British P.O: CALLAO cds and thence mailed via London with erroneous "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking replaced by correct "GB / 1F 90 c." Calais transit on front and struck on arrival with handstruck '30' décimes charge marking in black. An attractive and scarce cover. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF
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