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  • Lot# : 665 Argentina

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    SGTM 1868 (Nov 4): Entire letter written from San Lorenzo to Marseille, franked by unusual usage of France 1862 20 c. blue (3) and laureated 1867 20 c. blue (5) used to pay the double rate of 1 fr. 60 c., tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Carried on the SGTM Steamer "Poitou" and struck with superb impression of octagonal Consular "CONFÉDÉRATION ARGENTINE / *" datestamp (Nov 20) at left (Salles fig. 1058). Adhesives, one with fault when overlapped at right, also tied by Marseille entry marking (Dec 23) in red. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 116. Probably a unique usage of such a franking, a most extraordinary cover. Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 197.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 666 Argentina

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    Messageries Impériales 1872 (Feb 4): Cover from Buenos Ayres to Arnstadt bei Gotha at double rate endorsed "Par la Vapeur Française via Bordeaux", franked by Cérès 1871/75 15 c. bistre and 25 c. blue - single and two blocks of four, all tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with octagonal "BUENOS-AYRES / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (Feb 29) in black (Salles fig. 1072). Carried on Paquebot "Sindh" to Bordeaux with Arnstadt arrival cds (April 1) on reverse. The block is folded over the edge of the envelope and now displayed well. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 108. An unusual and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Maurice Burrusrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 667 Argentina

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    SGTM 1875 (Oct 20): Cover from Buenos Aires to Milan, Italy endorsed "Vapore La France", franked by Argentina 1868 Rivadavia 5 c. vermilion, tied by "Buenos Aires / OM" despatch cds (Oct 20). Carried by the SGTM Steamer "France" direct to Marseille with 'Plata /Marseille' entry mark in red (Nov 16). Taxed on receipt as entirely unpaid with 1870 Italy 1 lire Postage Due tied by Genova cds (Nov 18). A fresh and fine cover, carried on the same voyage as the previous lot.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 668 Argentina

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    French Military Concessionary Rate 1875 (Aug 26): Siège 40 c. orange, slight corner fault, used on double rate Military Concession cover from Buenos Aires to Toulouse, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Circular "CORR. D. ARM. / LIG. J PAQ. F. NO. 1" datestamp (Aug 26) in black (Salles fig. 1098) and transferred to Paquebot "Rio Grande" for journey to Bordeaux with circular "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 6" datestamp (Sept 1) struck in blue (Salles fig. 1063), with further strike on reverse. Bordeaux a Cette TPO alongside (Sept 28) and Toulouse arrival in black.  Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 113. Despite the small fault, a very rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Rodolpho Campigotto.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 669 Argentina

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    British Post Offices 1877: Cover from Buenos Aires to Indiana, USA via London on the RMSP "Neva", franked by Argentina 1877 8 c. lake, rouletted, tied by framed "Buenos Aires / O.M." datestamp (Nov 15) in black, Great Britain 1873/80 5 d. grey pl. 15 pair (Gi 147) initially left uncancelled and tied in transit with "FB" Foreign Branch obliterators in London (Dec 18). Reverse with 'New York / Paid All' duplex of entry (Dec 28). Illustrated in Edition 59 on page 111. A fine and scarce cover.rnNote: The British P.O.'s in Buenos and Montevideo were closed in July 1873, however British stamps were sold by the British Consul until Argentina joined the UPU on April 1, 1878. Uruguay joined the UPU on July 1, 1880.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 670 Argentina

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    British Post Offices 1877: Cover from Buenos Aires to Bremen. Germany via London on the RMSP "Elbe", franked by Argentina 1877 8 c. lake, rouletted, tied by circular "Buenos Aires / O.M." datestamp (June 15) in black with buzon (box) "A" marking alongside; Great Britain 1858/79 1 d. red pl. 182 pair and 1873/80 1 s. green pl. 12 tied in London in transit by "28" numeral obliterators in black. London cds (July 16) and Bremen arrival of the following day on reverse. Illustrated in Edition 59 on page 111. A fine and scarce cover.rnNote: The British P.O.'s in Buenos and Montevideo were closed in July 1873, however British stamps were sold by the British Consul until Argentina joined the UPU on April 1, 1878. Uruguay joined the UPU on July 1, 1880.rnProvenance: Collection Rodolfo Campigotto.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 671 Argentina

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    1864/65: Rivadavia 15 c. blue, wmk. RA, imperforate, a used example with large even margins all round, of rich depth of colour, lightly cancelled by obliterator in black. A superb example of an extremely rare stamp. Signed G. Bolaffi. Certs. A. Diena (1961), BPA (1997) Scott = $ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 672 Argentina

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    1826/1828: 'Republica Argentina' printed postal documents (4), with manuscript detailing of revenue accrued from letters, packets and registered mail sent from Buenos Ayres to Arequipa, Lima and Tacna, the fourth in smaller format from Salta. An unusual and interesting group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 673 Argentina

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    1873/77: Covers (3) with 1867 5 c. red used on cover to London and taxed on arrival at '1/-' due to pay with "Ship Letter / London" cds in red on reverse (March 5); 1867 5 c. red used on 1875 cover from Buenos Aires in combination with Italy Estero 30 c. brown and 40 c. carmine uncancelled - charged on arrival with Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 lire (Nov 17); and 1877 8 c. lake used on fine 1877 cover to Genova tied by Buenos Aires cds and italic "Da Buenos Aires / coi Postali Italiani" in black, charged with Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 lire (Sept 2). A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 2119 Argentina

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    Overseas - Argentina/Peru, Moens, J.-B. 1882; TIMBRES DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE ARGENTINE et de ses diverses provinces  (Buenos Ayres, Cordoba, Corrientes, Entre-Rios, Jujuy, San Luis, Santa-Fe, Santiago del Estero), both volumes of 170 + 148 pages with 90 + 90 gravures sur bois, bound together with the 1878 issue of LES TIMBRES DU PEROU, 2ème édition with 104 pages and 42 gravures sur bois, both books with a print run of 150 examples, half leather hardbound with raised and gold tooled spine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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