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Catalogue 281: France Part or Insufficiently Paid Incoming Mail – The Jack Blanc Collection
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  • Lot# : 7476 Peru

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    1879 (Oct 28): Cover with complete original contents written from Callao, reverse with handstamped "VICTORIEUSE / LE COMMISSAIRE / de la division navale du pacifique" in blue. Franked by France Type Sage 15 c. blue pair tied / deleted in manuscript by blue crayon cross at British P.O. with "PANAMA / TRANSIT" three line dated handstamp (Nov 7). Thence via London (Dec 2) where "T / 1-10" applied in black. Charged with handstruck '16' décimes handstamp, the 30 c. franking credited on arrival (Dec 4) and tax reduced to '13' décimes in manuscript and the stamps were again cancelled in Toulon. Corner opening tear but an extremely unusual entire with long contents.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 7477 Peru

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    1883: Provisional Triangle Overprints 1 c. orange and 10 c. green with UPU and Triangle 10 c. green used on 1884 cover from Lima to Paris tied by large "Correos / Lima Peru" datestamps. Two large circular "T" markings in black and 'Paris / Etranger' cds in blue (Feb 5). Manuscript '2' at upper left corner to denote double weight and charged with 1882 1 fr. black (Maury T22) tied by triangular handstamp. An extremely rare usage. 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 7478 Peru

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    Arequipa Provisionals 1883. Arequipa 10 c. rose imperforate, overprinted circular Arequipa in blue, a vertical strip of three and a vertical pair with top stamp diagonally bisected, on 1883 cover to Paris all tied by AREQUIPA straight line handstamps in black. Stamps surrounded by '0' markings denoting no franking value. Reverse with Lima transit cds (Nov 22) and taxed on arrival with 1882 Postage Due 10 c. black, 40 c. black and 1 fr. black (Maury T15+T19+T22) tied by triangular handstamps. Edge wear to envelope but of great rarity.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 7479 Peru

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    1886: Consular cover sent stampless from Lima to France by Diplomatic bag, struck with "Legation de France / au Pérou" in blue with Consular cachet on reverse and endorsed "Service", struck on arrival with triangular "T" marking in blue and "Paris / Etranger" cds (Feb 24) in blue. Manuscript '2' at left for double weight and taxed with 1882 1 fr. black (Maury T22) tied by "Mirande / Gers" cds (Feb 16). Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 7480 Puerto Rico

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    Antilles 1855: Cuba ½ r. blackish-green, a clear to large margined example from left of sheet with portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1856 cover to La Rochelle endorsed "par voie d'Angleterre", tied by oval network handstamp in black. Superb strike of extremely rare "GUAYAMA / PUERTO RICO" despatch datestamp in blue at right (June 11) and reverse with British P.O. "SAN JUAN PORTO RICO" cds in blue (July 13). Thence via London where scarce "COLONIES / ART-18" applied in red (June 30) and taxed '15' décimes due in black on arrival: tariff of 1 Aug 1849. The earliest recorded (of two known) stamped covers bearing the "Guayama" datestamp; an exceptional cover. rnrnProvenance: Collection Ignacio Prats, Harmers, West Caldwell, 27 April 2007, lot 709. 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7481 Puerto Rico

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    Antilles 1856: Cuba ½ p. greenish-blue on rough paper, a used example with ample margins all round, used on 1858 sealed entire letter to France endorsed "Par Paquet Anglais", tied by oval network handstamp in black with fine "ARROYO / PUERTO RICO" despatch cds in blue (May 26) at right. Reverse with British P.O. "SAN JUAN PORTO RICO" cds in black . Thence via London where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy mark applied in black (June 14). Taxed '8' décimes due in black on arrival: tariff of 1 Jan 1857. A fine and scarce cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7482 Puerto Rico

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    Antilles 1856: Cuba 1 r. yellow-green on rough paper, ample to large margins all round, used on 1861 second sheet of entire letter to La Rochelle endorsed "voie d'Engleterre" but instead mailed by Portugal and Spain; tied by oval network handstamp in black. "PONCE / PUERTO RICO" cds in blue below (Oct 8), thence with entry marking 'ESP. ST. JEAN DE LUZ 3 / AMB.F' cds (Dec 1) with La Rochelle arrival (Dec 3) on reverse; taxed '4' décimes due to pay in manuscript. A fine and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ignacio Prats, Harmers, West Caldwell, 27 April 2007, lot 711. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7483 Puerto Rico

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    Antilles 1880: Puerto Rico 25 c. grey-blue, a used example on 1880 cover to Paris tied by faint oval network handstamp, reverse with fine oval "PLAYA DE MAYAGUEZ / PTO. RICO" despatch datestamp (March 22). Underpaid by 15 c. and struck with triangular "T" marking surrounded by array of manuscript notations; reverse with fine circular "LIGNE F. / PAQ.FR." in black (March 22) and fair only "octagonal "LIGNE B" datestamp (March 28) and Paris arrival (April 12) where eventually taxed at '2' décimes due. Slight closed tears at right but a scarce and unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7484 Puerto Rico

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    Antilles 1882-86: Puerto Rico 8 c. grey-brown horizontal pair used on 1887 cover to France, paying the double rate, tied by "San Juan" despatch cds (Aug 13). Found top be triple weight upon arrival with triangular "T" marking and the amount due (80 centimes) charged with Postage Due 40 c. black and 4 c. black - either in error or a fraud by the Postal Clerk - tied by 'Sommieres / Gard' cds's (Aug 31). A fine and most unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 7485 Salvador

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    1864: Entire letter struck on despatch with fine "LA UNION / SALVADOR" datestamp in black (Oct 24) and framed "FRANCO", prepaid to Panama, with British P.O. PANAMA / TRANSIT (Nov 2) in black. Carried via London with transit verso (Nov 28) and "GB / 2F 87½c." accountancy marking in black. Charged '12' décimes handstruck on arrival: tariff of 1 June 1857. Fine strikes, a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7486 Salvador

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    1874: "Contra Sello" overprint on 1 r. red in a horizontal pair, used on 1875 cover to Bordeaux, each cancelled in manuscript with pen cross, with despatch cds at right (Nov 23) and superb "CORREOS del SALVADOR / PAQUETES" in blue (Nov 24) below. Prepaid as far as Panama with British P.O. "PANAMA - TRANSIT" cds (Dec 4) in black. Thence via London (Dec 30) and struck there with "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking in black. Calais transit and charged with handstruck '15' décimes charge in black: tariff of 1 July 1871. The cover has been sympathetically cleaned but an item of great scarcity. Cert. Holcombe (1989).rnrnProvenance: Collection Jack Luder, Corinphila sale 133, June 2002, lot 2989. 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7487 Salvador

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    1874: "Contra Sello" Type II overprint on 2 r. green, used on 1876 cover to Bordeaux, cancelled in black with segmented lozenge (also tied by Calais entry marking) with despatch "LA LIBERTAD / SALVADOR" cds at left (July 10). Prepaid as far as Panama with British P.O. "PANAMA - TRANSIT" cds (July 18) in black. Thence via London (Aug 15) and struck there with "T / 1-70" accountancy marking in blue. Calais transit and charged with handstruck '23' décimes charge in black. The cover with file folds and pinholes away from adhesive and minor aging but a very rare stamp on letter. Certs. Scheller (2008), Moorhouse (2010).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7488 Uruguay

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    1862/63: France 80 c. carmine, a single example used on 1865 mourning envelope to Bordeaux tied by bold strike of "ADMON. DE CORREOS / MONTEVIDEO" oval datestamp (March 1) in black. Probably carried on the RMSP "Parana" which left Montevideo on the same day, arriving at Southampton on 5 April. London cds on reverse in red (April 5) and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais entry mark and charged '8' décimes in black. An exceptional and beautiful cover. Cert. Roumet (1994) "seul pièce connue". 
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7489 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 1 c. black, perf. 8½-13½, a used example on 1 September 1873 Printed Matter entire from Montevideo to France, applied over wrapper band and letter paying the internal rate; carried on Steamer "Magellan" via London with "ANGL. / AMB. CALAIS" in red (Oct) overstruck by '20 c.' due marking in red on arrival. The adhesive not tied but undoubtedly belongs. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7490 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 5 c. deep blue, perf. 8½-13½, two examples used on 1875 entire letter to Paris endorsed "p. Steamer Mondego", tied by small "Correo / Montevideo" cds (June 2) in black with repeated strike below. Carried via London with "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black, Calais entry marking of 1st July 1875 - the first day of the UPU - and charged '12' décimes due handstruck in black. France, however, whilst a signatory of the Berne agreement, elected to join on 1 January 1876.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 7491 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 5 c. blue, perf. 8½-13½, a horizontal pair used on 1873 cover to Marseille tied by "A" obliterator in black with Montevideo cds alongside (Jan 10). Carried on RMSP Steamer "Boyne" with London transit cds on reverse where "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking applied. Thence via Calais (Feb 17) and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7492 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf. 8½-13½, a used example on 1873 cover to Bordeaux, carried by a non-Contract 'bâtiments du commerce' Steamer, endorsed at top "Par Liffey", tied by numeral handstamp with "Correo / Montevideo" cds (May 31) in black at left. "OUTREMER / PARIS" entry marking (1 July 1873) in blue; the letter struck with handstruck '8' décimes handstamp in blue: 1st July 1873 being the first day of the new reduced rate by private ships: 8 décimes for 10 grams. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7493 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf. 8½-13½, a used marginal example on 1873 cover to Bordeaux, carried by a non-Contract 'bâtiments du commerce' Steamer, endorsed at top "Packet anglais "Liffey", Lisbonne voie Espagne par Irun", tied by weak "Correo / Montevideo" cds (May 31) in black with repeated strike at left. "OUTREMER / PARIS" entry marking (1 July 1873) in blue and aging and file folds; however the letter should have been struck with handstruck '8' décimes handstamp: 1st July 1873 being the first day of the new reduced rate by private ships: 8 décimes for 10 grams. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 7494 Uruguay

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    1866/67: 20 c. rose, perf. 8½-13½, a used top marginal example on 1874 cover to Marseille tied by barred "G" obliterator in black, with small "Correo / Montevideo" cds below, endorsed and carried by French Packet "Orenoque" with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (Oct 14) in black (Salles fig. 1076). Charged at double rate with handstruck '24' décimes handstamp in black. Minor imperfections but scarce.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 7495 Uruguay

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    1877/79: Rouletted 5 c. green in a horizontal pair used on 25 October 1877 entire letter from Montevideo to France tied by barred 'D' obliterator in blue. Carried on the PSNC Steamer "Sorata", with adhesives also tied by circular "PAYS ETR. PAR / BORDEAUX" entry mark in red (Nov 19) with triangular "T" mark alongside. Taxed with handstruck '12' décimes charge mark.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 7496 Uruguay

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    1877/79: Rouletted 10 c. vermilion used on 1880 entire letter to France tied by barred 'D' obliterator with Montevideo cds (June 10) below. Carried on the French Packet "Congo" with circular "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 4" datestamp in black with triangular "T" mark alongside. Taxed on arrival (July 5) with handstruck '12' décimes charge mark.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7497 Uruguay

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    1877/79: Rouletted 20 c. bistre used on 1878 cover to France tied by barred 'A' obliterator with Montevideo cds (Sept 9) at left. Carried on the French Packet "Niger" with fine octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 1" datestamp (Sept 10) in black (Salles fig. 1076) with triangular "T" mark alongside. Taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge mark.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7498 Venezuela

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    1859: Fine impression 2 r. red, just touched to large margins all round in a rich shade, used on 1860 entire letter to Paris tied by "CORREOS / CARACAS" datestamp (Oct 22) in black paying the internal letter rate. Mailed via London with (Nov 16) where framed "GB /1F 60c." charge marking applied in black, Calais transit  cds and charged there with '8' décimes handstamp in black. A fine and rare entire. Cert. Holcombe (1997).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 7499 Venezuela

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    1862: 5 c. green, 1867 laureated 80 c. carmine and 1870 Bordeaux 10 c. bistre, small imperfections, all used on 1872 cover from Valencia to Bordeaux endorsed under the adhesives "voie d'Angleterre", tied by Anchor lozenges in black. However, carried on French Packet "Nouveau Monde" from La Guayra with octagonal "VENEZUELA / PAQ. FR. A No. 3" in black (Oct 11). Underpaid 5 centimes for the 1 fr. 20 c. rate and struck with framed AFFRANCHISEMENT / INSUFFISANT in black. Charged '25 c.' handstruck due upon arrival. Cleaned and with imperfections but a rare three issue combination usage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 7500 Venezuela

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    1863/64: Eagle 2 r. green, an unusually superb large margined example, used on 1865 cover from La Guaira to Bordeaux, endorsed "p. Creole" (a non Contract Steamer, 'bâtiments de commerce') tied by fine "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamp in blue. Struck below adhesive with circular entry marking "OUTRE-MER / PAUILLAC" in red (May 10) and manuscript '12' décimes to pay. Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse. One side flap missing but a very rare and attractive cover. Cert. Peter Holcombe (1990).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7501 Venezuela

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    1875: Contrasena ½ r. rose, an attractive example with large to just shaved margins all round, used on 1876 cover from Caracas to Paris endorsed "voie St. Nazaire", tied by oval CORREOS / CARACAS / DE VENEZUELA" handstamp in black. Octagonal "LA GUAYRA" Consular datestamp (Jan 5, 1876) in black below (Salles fig. 1374). Reverse with octagonal "VENEZUELA / PAQ. FR. A No.2" datestamp (Salles fig. 1420) and carried on the "Ville de Bordeaux". Struck with triangular 'T' marking and charged '12' décimes due on arrival - the tariff introduced on 1 January 1876. Scare and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7502 Venezuela

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    1876/77: Contrasena ½ r. bright rose, a used example with ample to large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, on 1877 entire letter from La Guaira to Bordeaux tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamp in black. Carried on French Packet "Lafayette" with octagonal "VENEZUELA / PAQ. FRA. A No. 2" in red (Salles fig. 1420). Struck with triangular "T" marking on arrival (March 28) and charged at double rate with handstruck "24" décime due mark in black. Rare and fine. Opinion Holcombe (1990). Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2005).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3832.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7503 Venezuela

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    La Guaira 1864: Lithographed by Waterlow 2 r. green, perf. 13, two examples (one marginal from top of sheet), used on 1865 cover and crossed by file fold, from La Guayra to Paris, tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" despatch in black. Mailed from St. Thomas on the RMSP "Tasmanian" with London transit cds on reverse (Jan 14) and struck there with "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black. Calais transit cds and charged with handstruck '16' décimes in black for double rate. Side flaps missing but a very scarce double rate cover and not unattractive.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 7504 Venezuela

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    La Guaira 1864/67: Lithographed by Rasco 2 r. yellow-green, zig-zag roulette 9-9½, a fine example but crossed by file fold, used on September 1865 cover from Caracas to Bordeaux, endorsed "via San Tomas", tied by blurred oval Caracas despatch in black. London transit cds on reverse and struck there with "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black. Calais transit above (Oct 14) and charged with handstruck '8' décimes in black for single rate. Small inclusion at top away from the adhesive, a scarce cover. Opinion Holcombe (1988).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 7505 Venezuela

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    La Guaira 1864/67: Lithographed by Rasco 2 r. light yellow-green, without shading, zig-zag roulette 9-9½, a fine example used on April 1866 cover from Caracas to Bordeaux, endorsed "voie d'Angleterre", tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" despatch in black. London transit cds on reverse and struck there with "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black. Calais transit above (May 15) and charged with handstruck '10' décimes in black for single rate: tariff on 1 January 1866. A very scarce cover. Signed Miro. Opinion Holcombe (1989).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 7506 Venezuela

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    1857/98: Covers (5) on Exhibit leaves with 1857 stampless entire rated '2' reales via London with "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy mark charged '16' décimes; 1892 stampless taxed cover per "Amérique" on Ligne A cover taxed with 1881 50 c. black Postage Due, 1893 Venezuela 25 b. magenta pair carried from Carupano tied AMSTERD: W.INDIE / NEDERL. PAKETBOOT oval datestamps, taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. violet, 1895 underpaid cover from Valencia with Venezuela 25 b. magenta taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. violet and stampless 1895 stampless cover from Maracaibo taxed on despatch mailed via Curacao taxed on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. violet. Fair to fine, an interesting selection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 7507 South America

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    1874/1899: A mixed group of covers / cards (11) from South America, all taxed on arrival in France with usages from Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Peru and Uruguay; many franked on despatch and taxed on arrival with France Duval Postage Due issue incl. Argentina cover taxed on arrival with 1881 10 c. black and 1892 10 c. marron, Diplomatic bag usages from Argentina (2) charged at 50 centimes (1884) and 15 c. (1893), Uruguay with 1866/67 20 c. rose on cover, condition varies but an interesting group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF
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