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  • Lot# : 696 Brasil

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    Cie de Navigation Mixte Louis Arnaud, Touache Frères 1857 (Feb 10): Cover at double rate from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich, Switzerland endorsed at top "Per Vapeur Byzantine via Marseille", cancelled on entry by "Outre-Mer / Marseille" datestamp April 6) in red. Reverse with TPO's of Marseille-Lyon, Lyon-Paris, Strasbourg-Bale and Zurich arrival cds (April 8) where rated in manuscript "130" in red ink. Rare - there are believed to be just two known covers carried by this Steamer.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 697 Brasil

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    Messageries Impériales 1860 (Oct 25): Entire letter at double rate from Rio de Janeiro to Rothschild in London endorsed "p. French Str. "Bearn" to Bordeaux", struck with fine "BÉARN / *" circular datestamp (Oct 25) in black (Salles fig. 1001 = RR) - the Maiden Voyage of the Steamer on the Ligne du Bresil. Struck in Paris with oval framed "FR. / 2F 20c." accountancy marking and charged '1/4d.' due upon delivery. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 67. Small part of flap detached but intact, a rare cover.rnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3080.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 698 Brasil

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    RMSP 1864: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Mauritius, Higginson correspondence, endorsed "via Southampton & Aden", carried on RMSP "Parana" to Southampton. Struck on reverse with British P.O. "RIO-JANEIRO" datestamp in blue (Dec 8) and, alongside "MAURITIUS" code O arrival cds (Feb 24) in black. Handstruck "1 / TO PAY" handstamp in blue with total in manuscript charge of "2/4½ d." alongside for amount due. An extraordinary destination for pre-UPU Brazilian mail.rnProvenance: Koester, RL, London, 25 July 1988, lot 180.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 699 Brasil

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    SGTM 1868 (Jan 13): Entire letter from Pernambuco to Rheims at double rate, endorsed "p. Vapor "Savoie" via Marseilles" and struck with straight line "SAVOIE" in blue by the Purser (Salles fig. 1151) - only recorded on the Ship's Maiden sailing. Initially struck on arrival with "BRÉSIL / MARSEILLE" in red (Feb 14) but this deleted by a further strike and replaced by "OUTRE-MER / MARSEILLE" in red (Feb 14). Reverse with Marseille-Paris cds and Reims arrival (Feb 16). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 77. A magnificent and famous entire.rnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3112.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 700 Brasil

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    1843 (Aug 1): Bull's Eyes 30 c. fine impression, 60 c. intermediate impression and 90 c. worn impression, three fine and fresh examples cancelled by light datestamps, an appealing trio. Scott = $ 2'075.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 701 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 20 r. red-lilac, a single example used on 28 May 1876 complete "Provincia do Paranã" Newspaper (Orgam Democratico) produced in Curytiba; mailed to Verona, Italy and cancelled in manuscript. Framed "P.D." in red and in black on the wrapper and reverse of same with PARANA cds (June 14) and Verona arrival datestamp (July 18) alongside two postman's delivery numbers. A rare and not unattractive usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 702 Brasil

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    1890/91: Southern Cross 200 r. violet, a diagonally bisected example used on 1894 cover, paying the 100 reis rate to Rio de Janeiro, neatly tied by PASSA TRES datestamp (Jan 28) in black. Reverse with flap tear and arrival cds's. Very scarce Scott = $ 875.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 703 Brasil

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    1821/64: Entire letters (9) with 1826 entire from Pernambuco to Liverpool with MARGATE / SHIP-LRE in black, 1821/31 entire letters (5) to France from Brazil with entry markings of Le Havre, two different in red and one in black, Lorient and Nantes both in black; 1842 entire from Rio to Portsmouth, New Hampshire charged 38½ cents per the "Gazelle", 1836 cover with framed FORWARRDED / BY / BIRCKHEAD & Co. / Rio de Janeiro" in red, and rare entire from Rio to Malta carried on the "Oneida" via London.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 704 Brasil

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    1900/80c: Lot hundreds used/unused stamps and 30 stationery cards used/unused, early picture postcards as well as six photo cards from the Recife area, the used cards all sent to France.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 705 Chile

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    Colonial 1800c.: Cover from Santiago to Buenos Aires, Argentina vuia the Cordillera, addressed to Marco del Pont, rated '3' reales in manuscript with superb "CHILE" handstamp in red.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 706 Chile

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    1844 (May 4*): Cover from Santiago to General Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera at this time Colombian Ambassador to Peru in Lima, endorsed "Vapor Chile" at top with "FRANCA" and "SANTIAGO" handstamps in red of despatch, two line PSNC "VAPOR CHILE / P" in red below and charged '1' (real) in manuscript. A fine and rare cover.rnrn*Note: General Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera (1798-1878) was a freedom fighter in the Wars of Independence and past President of Colombia. Between 1842 and 1845 he was Colombian Ambassador to Peru, Bolivia and Chile based in Lima. The cover is archive dated by the late Juan Santa Maria who discovered the archive.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 707 Chile

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    1845 (June 26): Prepaid entire letter to Santiago endorsed "Vapor P", with "COPIAPO" and "FRANCA" straight line despatch handstamps in red and "CABOTAJE" (Coastal Mail) handstamp. Rare "VAPOR PERU / P" handstamp struck in yellow denoting Southbound ship below. On arrival "VALPARAISO" handstamp in black used to delete the FRANCA applied in Copiapo. Manuscript charges at top right deleted with eventual charge of "3" reales to pay upon delivery (Maritime charge 1 real + 2 reales inland). A very rare and most unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 708 Chile

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    1847 (July 27): Cover from Valparaiso to Lima endorsed "1 Por Nueva Granada" at top, struck with fine "VAPOR CHILE / P" in red, this steamer sailing on July 28 from Valparaiso and arriving in Callao on August 8th. File fold does not detract from the fine appearance of a very rare cover. Signed Georges Lamy.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 709 Chile

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    1850 (Jan 30): Entire letter from Valparaiso to Cobija, carried on the Maiden Voyage of the "Bolivia" and struck with two strikes of "VAPOR BOLIVIA / P" handstamp in blue ink. The Steamshipo sailed on the same day as the letter and arrived in Callao on February 9, thereafter sailing on the 13th to Panama where she arrived on Februaty 23. A rare entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 710 Chile

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    1850 (Dec 30): Prepaid cover to the French Chargé d'Affares in Lima endorsed "Vapor", with fine "FRANCA" and oval framed "SANTIAGO / DE CHILE" struck in red on despatch, good strike of "VAPOR LIMA / P" in black below and, displaying well on flap Lima framed "VAPOR" in blue. Charges would have been 4 reales for a prepaid letter: 2 reales from Santiago to Valparaiso, 1 real for PSNC and 1 real from Callao to Lima, the "Lima" arrived in Callao on January 8, 1853. Illustrated in "The Pacific Steam Navigation Company" by A.R. Doublet on page 49. A fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 711 Chile

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    1852 (April 7): Prepaid cover to the Archbishop of Lima, with fine "FRANCA" and oval framed "SANTIAGO / DE CHILE" struck in red on despatch, poor strike of "VAPOR N. GRANADA / P" in black below and, displaying well on flap, Lima framed "VAPOR" in black. Charges would have been 4 reales for a prepaid letter: 2 reales from Santiago to Valparaiso, 1 real for PSNC and 1 real from Callao to Lima, the "Neuva Granada" arrived in Callao on April 20, 1852. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 712 Chile

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    1798/1830: Selection of pre-stamp covers/fronts (6), Colonial and Republic, with 1796 cover from Valparaiso to Lima with "BALPARAISO" in red (Tizón fig. 1) and circa 1800 front with same handstamp endorsed "Rl. Servicio" at top, circa 1802 front with superb "CONCEPCION / DE CHILE" in red (Tizón fig. 3), 1829 unpaid entire to Valparaiso with CHILE in red, 1830 prepaid entire with CHILE in red and framed "FRANCA" above.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 713 Chile

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    1828/33: Printed postal documents (2), with manuscript detailing of revenue accrued from letters, packets and registered mail sent in 1828 from Santiago de Chile to Lima, and different form with same wording detailing mail from Valparaiso to Lima in 1830. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 713A Chile

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    1864: Cover from Valparaiso to Douai, France endorsed 'via Panama' struck with double arc British P.O. 'Valparaiso' cds on reverse (with year slugs 64 both inverted) in black (June 17), and "♚ / PAID / AT / VALPARAISO" struck in red on obverse and manuscript '1/5d.' prepaid in red at right. London transit (July 29) in red and thence via Calais to Douai Gi CC1 = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 713B Chile

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    1869: Entire letter from Valparaiso to New York at double rate, endorsed 'Per Steamer via Panama' struck with double arc British P.O. 'Valparaiso' cds on reverse in black (Aug 17), and "♚ / PAID / AT / VALPARAISO." struck in red on obverse and manuscript '2/-' prepaid in red at right. 'PANAMA' transit (Sept 3) in black and charged '20' (cents) due upon arrival (Sept 25) Gi CC2 = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 713C Chile

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    1874: Cover from Valparaiso to Darmstadt, Germany endorsed 'via Panama & Southampton' franked by Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown in a horizontal pair tied by "VALPARAISO / PAID C30" duplex in black. 'London / Paid' transit cds at right  (Sept 29) and reverse with Hamburg arrival (Oct 1). A fine and scarce usage. Signed Pröschold.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 714 Chile

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    1849/50: Entire letters (2) carried by the PSNC Steamer "Ecuador", with 14 September 1849 entire from Valparaiso to Lima endorsed "Vapor Ecuador" and struck with "VAPOR CHILE / P" handstamp in blue with docketing of receipt in Callao (Sept 24); second entire dated 14 January 1850 from Valparaiso to Cobija struck with the sole recorded example of "VAPOR ECUADOR / P" struck in blue, docketing of receipt in Cobija on January 19th. An exceptional and rare pair.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 715 Chile

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    1855 & 1857: Entire letter from Valparaiso to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "por vapor Lima" (PSNC) with "Valparaiso" cds (Feb 15) in red, and 1857 cover front bearing Estancos 10 c. blue tied by target cancels in black, similarly endorsed "por vapor Lima" used from Santiago to Coquimbo.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 716 Chile

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    1857/70: Entire letters (2) with 1870 entire letter from Santiago to New York franked by 1867 10 c. blue in a horizontal strip of three tied by cork cancels in black, circular "PANAMA - TRANSIT" cds of British P.O. (Jan 21) and rare "24" (American cents) handstamp applied in Panama in transit as letter was tranported by PSNC but no sign of prepaid to the British PO. On arrival this was deleted by cork handstamp and charged with circular "NEW YORK / U.S. NOTES / 39" datestamp in black; sold with 1857 prepaid entire from France via Panama, charged "15" centavos due on delivery in red. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 717 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 2, an unused example of rich colour with good to large margins all round, ironed horizontal bend and tiny thin spot from previous paper hinge, nevertheless of fine appearance and a very rare stamp unused Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 718 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 1, a used example of good colour with large margins and portion of adjoining stamp at left, showing marginal watermark lines at top and Ivory Head, lightly cancelled by target handstamp in black Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 719 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 2, a used example of good colour with ample to large margins all round but shaved at base, showing the marginal lines of watermark at left, cancelled by large part SAN FELIPE straight line handstamp in black, scarce Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 720 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 1, a used example with large margins on three sides, shaved at top, cancelled by large part CHANARCILLO straight line handstamp in black, scarce Scott = $ 150+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 721 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 1, a used example in a deep shade with large even margins all round, cancelled by central target handstamp, superb Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 722 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 1, a used example of rich colour with Ivory Head, good to large margins all round and thus showing the narrowness of the margins between the stamps of this issue and the difficulty in finding choice examples; cancelled by light target handstamp in black, a fine stamp Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 723 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 4, a used example of rich colour with good to large margins all round, cancelled by target cancel and large part SANTIAGO straight line handstamp in black, a choice and fine stamp Scott = $ 150+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 724 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 1, a used example of rich colour with good to large margins all round, cancelled by large part VALPARAISO straight line handstamp in black, a choice and fine stamp Scott = $ 150+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 725 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 4, a used example of fine colour with ample to large margins all round, especially so at top and with portion of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by target handstamp in black, very fine Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 726 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 2, a used example of good colour with close to large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by light target handstamp in black. A scarce stamp, much under-catalogued and particularly fine. Cert. RPSL (1942) Scott = $ 175.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 727 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, a used example of rich colour with good to large margins all round, cancelled by light target handstamp in black. A scarce stamp, much under-catalogued Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 728 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, a used example of fine colour with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by target handstamp in black. A scarce stamp, much under-catalogued Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 729 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, a used example of rich colour with  large margins all round, cancelled by part target handstamp in black. A scarce stamp, much under-catalogued Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 730 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, a used horizontal pair of fresh colour with clear to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at top left, neatly cancelled by target handstamps in black. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 350+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 731 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued and 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, used examples of good colour and large margins all round, each cancelled by light target handstamp in black. Scarce and fine Scott = $ 325.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 732 Chile

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    Recess by Desmadryl 1854 (Feb): 5 c. pale red-brown to deep red-brown, the used selection (6) in a variety of shades, all with four margins, five examples with wmk. 1, one example with scarce wmk. 3, all cancelled in black by target handstamps. A scarce group Gi 3-5/Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 733 Chile

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    Recess by Desmadryl 1854 (Feb): 5 c. pale red-brown, a used example with large margins all round and showing part marginal inscription at right "precioso coloca", used on 1854 cover to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in black with "Santiago" cds of despatch (April 23) in red at right. A superb and very rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1973).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 56, 8-13 Oct 1973, lot 6212.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 734 Chile

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    Recess by Desmadryl 1854 (Feb): 5 c. deep red-brown, a used horizontal pair with clear to large margins all round, used on 1855 entire letter to Valparaiso tied by target handstamps in black with "Santiago" cds (Aug 10) in red at right. Usual file fold, well away from the adhesives, a fine entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 735 Chile

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    Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. 1, a used example of excellent colour in a paler shade, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by target handstamp in black. A very fine stamp. Opinion Holcombe Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.rnProvenance: "Latin America", Corinphila sale 90, 24-29 Oct 1994, lot 6337.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 736 Chile

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    Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. 1, a used example of excellent colour, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by target handstamps in black. A very fine stamp. Signed Holcombe Gi 10/Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 737 Chile

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    Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. 3, a used horizontal pair in a resonant deep shade, large margins all round, cancelled by two complete strikes of the target handstamp in black. An exquisite and rare multiple Gi 10/Scott = $ 600+.rnProvenance: "Latin America", Corinphila sale 90, 24-29 Oct 1994, lot 6339.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 738 Chile

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    Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Dull Chocolate brown / very deep Burnt Siena, wmk. 4, a used example of excellent colour in a rich shade, large even margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at base, lightly cancelled by target handstamp in black. A very fine stamp. Signed Brun. Cert. RPSL Gi 11 = £ 750/Scott = $ 2'000.rnProvenance: "Latin America", Corinphila sale 90, 24-29 Oct 1994, lot 6346.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 739 Chile

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    Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, wmk. 1, a used example of excellent rich colour, chocolate group with less of the 'sandy' appearance of the Burnt Sienna yet not dark enough for the true 'chocolate' shade, large margins on three sides, just touched at left, cancelled by target handstamp in black. A very fine stamp. Opinion Holcombe (1997) Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 740 Chile

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    Engraved by H.C. Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. Burnt Siena, a used example with three large margins and shaved at left, of rich depth of colour, tied to 1855 entire letter to Santiago by target handstamp in black with weak "Valparaiso" cds (Feb 17) in red. An attractive and rare usage. Cert. RPSL (2020) Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 741 Chile

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    Engraved by Desmadryl 1854 (Sept): 10 c. blue, wmk. 1, a used example with good to huge margins at sides, portion of adjoining stamp at left, in a fine delicate shade, lightly cancelled by target handstamp in black. Superb Gi 16/Scott = $ 190.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 742 Chile

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    Engraved by Desmadryl 1854 (Sept): 10 c. slate-blue, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by neat target handstamp with "Concepcion" cds at left (21 July 1855) in black. Superb Gi 14/Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 743 Chile

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    Recess by Desmadryl 1854 (Sep): 10 c. blue, the used selection (5 items) in a variety of shades, single examples with wmk. positions 1, 2 and 4 all with four margins, and a vertical strip of three with large to just shaved margins; all cancelled in black by target handstamps. A scarce group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 744 Chile

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    Lithographed by H.C. Gillet 1854 (July): 5 c. pale red-brown, a used example with four even margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by target handstamps in black. A rare stamp so fine. Signed A. Diena, Miro Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 745 Chile

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    Lithographed by H.C. Gillet 1854 (July): 5 c. pale red-brown, a used vertical pair, upper stamp with four margins, lower stamp shaved at right, lightly cancelled by target handstamps in black; despite the imperfection, a very rare stamp in a multiple Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 746 Chile

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    Lithographed by H.C. Gillet 1854 (July): 5 c. red-brown, a used example in a deep shade with clear to large margins, spots of colour in COL of COLON, lightly cancelled by target handstamp in black. Scarce Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 747 Chile

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    2nd London Printing 1855 (May): 5 c. red-brown on blued, wmk. 2, a used horizontal strip of three with good to large margins all round and sheet marginal at right showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, slight horizontal bend not affecting appearance; and a fine horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, in a redder shade, showing portions of adjoining stamps at top, each neatly cancelled in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 748 Chile

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    2nd London Printing 1855 (May): 5 c. red-brown on blued, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on 1857 entire letter to Valparaiso tied by traget handstamp in black with "Santiago" despatch cds (Sept 17) in red at right. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 749 Chile

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    2nd London Printing 1855 (May): 5 c. red-brown on blued, a used horizontal strip of three with ample to large margins all round, used on 4 June 1856 cover to Valparaiso cancelled by three target handstamps in black, with "Serena" despatch cds (June, day slug omitted) in black at left. A charming and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 750 Chile

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    Santiago "Estancos" 1856/62: 5 c. orange-red, a worn used example with good to large margins all round, on 1866 entire letter from Papudo to Valparaiso tied by "Cancelled" obliterator in black. Fine strike of circular "PAPUDO / CHILE / EST" handstamp at left in black. Scarce.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 751 Chile

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    Santiago "Estancos" 1856/62: 5 c. rose-red, a used example with three large margins, imperceptibly shaved at top, on 27 November 1865 cover to Valparaiso tied by target handstamp in greenish-blue with superb strike of "SAN ANTONIO PUERTO DE LAS BODEGAS / EST" handstamp adjacent. Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 752 Chile

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    Santiago "Estancos" 1856/62: 10 c. deep blue, wmk. 4, a used horizontal strip of four of rich colour, good to large margins all round, showing portions of adjoining stamps at left and at right, cancelled by target handstamps in black. Minor wrinkle not affecting fine appearance of a scarce multiple Gi 24a/Scott = $ 160+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 753 Chile

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    Santiago "Estancos" 1856/62: 10 c. blue, wmk. 2, a used horizontal strip of four in a worn state due to insufficient cleaning of the plates, large margins all round, cancelled by target handstamps in black. Fine appearance a scarce multiple Gi 28/Scott = $ 160+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 754 Chile

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    Santiago "Estancos" 1856/62: 10 c. sky-blue, a used horizontal pair, left hand stamp diagonally bisected, on 20 December 1858 cover to Valparaiso tied by straight "LINARES" handstamp in red. File fold well away from the adhesives, a most attractive and scarce usage. Cert. J. Maier (1999).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 755 Chile

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    1856/60: Estancos 10 c. indigo blue, a used horizontal strip of three, touched to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, tied to 1860 entire letter from Valparaiso to Coquimbo endorsed "Pr. Bogota" (PSNC) by unclear target cancels in black with faint Valparaiso cds of despatch (June 2) in red below. The 30 c. rate equivalent to a one ounce letter, a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 756 Chile

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    Santiago "Estancos" 1856/62: 10 c. blue, a used example on 1861 cover to Santiago, diagonally bisected for single rate tied by "INUTIL" obliterator in black with "Valparaiso" cds alongside (Nov 11) in red. File fold well away from adhesive and slight scuff on front but an attractive usage and scarce with this obliterator Gi 24bc/Scott = $ 165+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 757 Chile

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    Last London Printing 1861/62: 10 c. bright blue, wmk. 3, a used block of four with clear to large margins all round and portions of adjoining stamps at top, showing "CORREOS" marginal watermark on the left hand stamps, lightly cancelled by three target handstamps in black. A most attractive and very scarce multiple. Signed Darteyre Gi 31/Scott = $ 80+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 758 Chile

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    1862: 10 c. blue on blued, a used example with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1867 cover to Arequipa endorsed "p. Str. Limeña" (PSNC) by "Cancelled" obliterator in black. 'Valparaiso / Chile' despatch cds in red alongside (March 27). Arequipa arrival cds obn reverse (April 3). A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 759 Chile

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    1862: London print 10 c. bright blue, a fine example with clear to large margins all round, used on 1863 cover to Lima endorsed "Per Vapor Talca" tied by "Cancelled" obliterator in black with "Valparaiso / Chile" despatch cds in red (June 26) alongside.Reverse with Lima arrival cds (July 8). Minor wear to cover but a scarce usage on this PSNC ship.rnrnNote The "Talca", a side-wheen paddle Steamer, was built in 1862 by Randolph & Elder in Glasgow. In 1865 it was requisitioned by President Moreno of  Ecuador and helped quell a local rebellion.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 760 Chile

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    1871 & 1866 & 1854: Entire letter from Valparaiso to Cobija, Bolivia endorsed "p. vapor Payta" (PSNC) carried outside the mails, and 1866 entire letter bearing 1862 London print 10 c. blue tied by blurred "Cancelled" obliterators in black, similarly endorsed "p. Payta" used from Valparaiso (April 23, 1866) to Lima; and 1854 cover endorsed "p. Valdivia" (PSNC) mailed from Callao with blue cds (Nov 17) to Valparaiso.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 761 Chile

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    1862: 10 c. blue on blued, a four margin example used with 1866 Santiago 5 c. red, just touched, tied to 1867 cover from Huasco south to Coquimbo endorsed "per vapor Limeña 20/3/67" (PSNC) by unclear obliterators in black. Mail carried by PSNC ships from Huasco, 250 kms. North of Coquimbo, is scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 762 Chile

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    Last London Printing 1861/62: 20 c. deep green, wmk. 1, a horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, used with "Cancelled" obliterators in black. Scarce in a multiple and most attractive Scott = $ 130+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 763 Chile

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    1861/67: Collection with 3rd. London printings, with 1 c. lemon (12) plus a pair, strip of three and block of four unused, 1 c. lemon used (30) incl. pair with framed "FRANCA" in blue and two strips of three cancelled in black; 1 c. lemon manuscript cancelled strips of three (2) and a strip of five, blocks of four, twelve and rare block  of forty and an extraordinary example with "Double Impression, One Inverted", 10 c. blue with unused (7), strip of four and block of six; 10 c. blue used examples (163) including postally cancelled pairs (23, one with oval "FRANCA" another with "DEL HUASCO" straight line), strips of three (2), strips of five (6) and two mss. cancelled strips of five, blocks of four and a rare block of twelve, two margin used example with watermark "20" for "10" error (Scott = $ 5'200), 20 c. green unused (14) and postally used (49) incl. a block of six, 20 c. green in manuscrfipt cancelled strip opf four and block of eighteen; 1865/67 Santiago printing 5 c. red unused (47) incl. a block of four, and large range of postally used examples (100+ with extensive postmark interest) incl. strips of three (8), strip of four and a block of eight; together with manuscript cancelled range incl. examples showing clear double impressions. Condition varies but much of interest to the serious collector (434 items).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 764 Chile

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    Santiago Post Office Printing 1866: 5 c. rose-red, an imperforate Proof block of twelve without watermark, marginal from left of sheet showing imprint "Es preciso colocar las estampas arriba..", on thick laid paper with large even margins all round. Usual wrinkle and vertical crease on right hand stamps but a most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 765 Chile

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    Santiago Post Office Printing 1866: 5 c. rose-red, a vertical strip of four of fine colour witrh just shaved to large margins all round, used on 1866 cover to Serena tied by individual strikes of "Cancelled" obliterator in black. "Valparaiso" despatch cds (Sept  13) in red below. File fold away from the adhesives, a most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 766 Colombia

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    Colonial 1770 (April 23): Route Cartagena - Santa Fe, entire letter from Puente Real (Puente Nacional) to Vélez without postal markings but with full contents, mailed prior to the Correo Mayor route becoming effective, an early and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 767 Colombia

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    Colonial 1800c.: Large covers (2) from Medellin with unpaid entire to Rionegro weighing 13 oz. and charged '52' reales in manuscript struck with fine strike of framed of truncated "MEDELLIN / DEBE" in red (Tizón fig. 4), and prepaid cover to Yolombo weighing 12 oz. and rated at '44' reales struck with two fine strikes of framed truncated "MEDELLIN / FRANCA" in red (Tizón fig. 7). A rare pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 768 Colombia

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    Colonial 1810c.: Prepaid local cover used in the Rionegro district, rated '6' reales for 1½ ounce weight (manuscript on reverse) struck with straight line "RIO NEGRO" and "FRANCA" in red (Tizón figs. 1+3). Fine and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 769 Colombia

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    1812c.: Cover sent unpaid to Antioquia and struck with framed truncated "MEDELLIN / DEBE" in red (Tizón fig. 4), used back to Medellin and sent prepaid with superb strike of framed "ANTIOQUIA / FRANCA" handstamp in red-brown ink, with manuscript notation at left "con ocho pesos". Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 770 Colombia

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    1812 (Nov 8): Letter from the Administrator of Naré discussing routes between Marinilla, Medellin and Barbos; struck eight times with framed "MARINILLA / DEVE" handstamp in red, five times with framed "MARINILLA / FRANCA" handstamp in red (Tizón figs 3+5) and twice by "BARVOSA / DEBE" handstamps in red - these believed to be the sole strikes recorded from Barbosa. An extraordinary item for the connoisseur.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 771 Colombia

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    1815c.: Cover originally sent prepaid from Rionegro to Barbosa and struck with superb oval "REPUB DE COLOMBIA / RIONEGRO / FRANCA" in red, this deleted and sent back from Yolombo to Rionegro with very fine strike of straight line "YOLOMBO / DEVE" in black. Various rates with weight 6 ounces charged at 36 reales on reverse. Unusual and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 772 Colombia

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    RMSP 1852 (Nov 5): 'Sobreporte' double rate cover from Bogotá to Tomas C. de Mosquera in New York, struck on despatch by oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in red prepaid with internal rate "2½" (reales) and, displaying well on reverse, the Sobreporte rate "5" in red also prepaid. Carried by RMSP Steamer "Thames" to Colon, thence by USMSC ship to New York where struck with "STEAM / SHIP" and "40" (cents) in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 147. Rare.rnProvenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 773 Colombia

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    1858: Official registered front of cover addressed to the Governor of the State of Cauca (Mosquera) care of the Consul General of the Grenadine Confederation (Orejuela) in Quito, Ecuador with edges showing fourteen "#" to denote registration and struck with oval "POPAYAN / DE / OFICIO" handstamp at top and manuscript filled "Certificacion à Popayan / Salio en 5 de Settiembre de 1858" registration cachet. Exceptional and rare.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 774 Colombia

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    1858 (June 28): Prepaid registered cover from Bogotá to the Postmaster in Panamá, one Ramon Vallarino, struck with weight mark "0" in corners to denote registration, oval "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" and '25' (centavos) and manuscript filled "Certificacion à Bogotá / Salio en 28 de Junio de 1858" registration cachet all superb in blue. Receipted at left by the Postmaster "26 Julio". Small corner fault at lower left but fine strikes and very scarce.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 775 Colombia

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    1858 (June 28): Prepaid registered cover at triple rate from Bogotá to Santa Martha, struck with weight mark "0" in corners to denote registration, oval "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" and '40' (centavos) and manuscript filled "Certificacion à Bogotá / Salio en 28 de Junio de 1858" registration cachet all superb in blue. Fine strikes and very scarce.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 776 Colombia

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    1858 (Sept 24): Prepaid cover to Santa Martha struck with oval framed "MEDELLIN / FRANCA" and rate mark "1½" (reales = 15 centavos), however then letter was sent unpaid and the 'paid' strikes deleted by weight mark "0" in black. Struck again with oval "MEDELLIN / DEBE" and rate "1½" in black. Unusual and strikes all very fine.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 777 Colombia

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    1858 (Dec 11): Entire letter to New York endorsed "via de Cartagena por Colon" struck with prepaid oval "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in blue with rate mark '15' alongside; reverse with '25' centavos charged for the "Sobreporte" fee to care of the British Consul in Cartagena. Oval "Forwarded by / C.J. Fox / Aspinwall" and, above circular "ADMINSTRACION DE CORREOS / DE COLON / FRANCA" in red. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 778 Colombia

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    1859 (Jan 27): Entire letter to New York struck with prepaid oval "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in blue with rate mark '25' alongside; reverse with '50' centavos charged for double the "Sobreporte" fee to care of the British Consul in Cartagena. Oval "Forwarded by / C.J. Fox / Aspinwall" in red. Scarce and very fine.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 779 Colombia

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    1859 (May 10): Prepaid entire letter to Rionegro struck with oval framed "MEDELLIN / FRANCA" and rate mark "1", and early usage of framed "RECIBIDA EN LA ADMINIS- / TRACION P. DE MEDELLIN / EL 10 DE MAYO DE 1859" all superb in blue. An exquisite entire.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 780 Colombia

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    1859 (June and August): Covers (2) both to Tomas de Mosquera in Popayan, each prepaid with oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" in blue; one at September 1846 rate struck with '15' centavos, the later cover at the 1 September 1859 rate charged '40' centavos in blue. A fine pair.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 781 Colombia

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    1859 (Sept 23): Cover from Cartagena to General Tomas de Mosquera, Popayan carried privately and forwarded with oval "ENCAMINADA POR / HURTADO : HERMANOS / PANAMÁ" in red. Eventually placed into the postal system, prepaid with fine oval framed "BUENAVENTURA / FRANCA" in red. Reverse with full docketing of sending and arrival in Popayan (Oct 16). A fine and most attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 782 Colombia

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    Tulua Local Issue 1860: Large part of cover to Bolivar, franked on reverse with Tulua local issue handstamped "TULUA / FRANCA" in blue oval, imperforate on white wove paper in a vertical strip of four, each stamps numbered in manuscript black ink "No. 454 / No. 460 / No. 466 / No 471" suggesting a 'sheet' size of at least six subjects horizontally; each stamp further endorsed in manuscript "0.50 miles" in violet ink and cancelled again in manuscript "Tulua": nowadays a journey by road from Tulua to Bolivar is a distance of 45 kms. An extraordinary cover, there are believed to be just three examples of this usage known.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, 13-19 September 1998, lot 4573.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 783 Colombia

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    1860 (March 23): Cover from Santo Domingo, Antioquia via Medellin to Rionegro sent unpaid with oval "MEDELLIN / DEBE" in blue-black and rate '10' (centavos) handstamps ('1' and '0') with framed  "RECIBIDA EN LA ADMINIS- / TRACION P. DE MEDELLIN / EL 23 DE MAYO DE 1860" at right in blue. Scarce and fine.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 784 Colombia

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    1860 (June 9): Prepaid cover from Panama to Lima rated '6d.' in red crayon, struck with fine "♚ / PAID AT PANAMA" in red, with reverse showing double arc PANAMA cds in black (June 9). Superb and scarce Scott = $ 2'200 / Gi CC5 = £ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 785 Colombia

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    1860 (Oct 6): Registered Official cover mailed within Bogotá from the electoral commission oif the State of Cundinamarca to the Presidente of the electoral commission, struck with oval framed "BOGOTÁ / DE OFICIO" in red and manuscript filled "Certification à Bogotá / Salio en 6 de Octe. de 1860" also in red. Superb and scarce.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 786 Colombia

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    1861: Cover to Paris carried privately from Bogotá with circular Eagle cachet on reverse "LEGATION DE FRANCE / A BOGOTÁ" in black and obverse with italic "Légation de France / à Bogotá, Nlle. Granada" at top left and "Paris" (Nov 28) cds where treated as Official mail and carried without charge.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 787 Colombia

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    1861 (Oct 4): Registered cover front to the Post Office in Honda struck with '0' weight markings (8) at edges, struck with oval framed "BOGOTÁ / DE OFICIO" and two line manuscript filled "Certificacion à Bogotá / Salio en 4 de Octubre de 1861", all in red. Receipted on reverse, a scarce and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 788 Colombia

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    1861 (Oct 11): Entire letter from Bogotá to New York with oval cachet "ENCAMINADA / POR / ABELLO E HIJOS" applied in Colon where mailed by the Forwarding Agents, struck with superb strike of oval framed "COLON" in red. Mailed by British Packet via St. Thomas and prepaid "1/-" in red manuscript. Circular "Steamship / 10" of arrival in black. A fine and unusual entire.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 789 Colombia

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    1861 (Nov 4): Prepaid entire letter from Honda to Bogotá struck with oval framed "HONDA / FRANCA" and '15' centavos rate mark adjacent in black, carried under the new 28 August 1861 tariff. One of just two stampless covers from this period recorded, the rate being single (under ½ oz) between two different States (Tolima and Cundinamarca). Rare.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 790 Colombia

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    1861 (Dec 21): Prepaid entire letter from Ibagué to Tomas de Mosquera in Facatiativá struck with two line "YGABUE / FRANCA" in black and manuscript '15 cs.' rate alongside, carried under the new 28 August 1861 tariff. One of just two stampless covers from this period recorded, the rate being single (under ½ oz) between two different States (Tolima and Cundinamarca). Rare.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 791 Colombia

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    1862 (May 31): Prepaid entire letter from Panama to Bogotá, mailed from Colon with circular "ADMINISTRACION DE CORREOS DE COLON / FRANCA", with manuscript '10' centavos rate in crayon alongside. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 792 Colombia

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    1862 (Oct 8): Registered cover front to the Post Office in Popayan struck with '0' weight markings (4) at edges, struck with oval framed "BOGOTÁ / DE OFICIO" and two line manuscript filled "Certificacion à Bogotá / Salio en 8 de Octubre de 1862", all in red. The letter contained postage stamps: note the most popular value was the 10 c. with 3'000 enclosed. A scarce and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection E. Langlais.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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