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Catalogue 288: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection (part IV)
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  • Lot# : 6162 Haiti

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    French Shipmail in the Americas 1877 (Aug 28): Entire letter from Cap Haïtien, Haiti to St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, endorsed "p Colombie", bearing Siège 40 c. orange and Sage brown-lilac type I, two adhesives in a deep fresh colour with good perforation, tied by octogonal "LE CAP HAÏTIEN" datestamp, a superb information strike alongside. Reverse struck with octagonal "LE CAP HAÏTIEN PAQ. FR. No. 2" Shipmail's datestamp. Horizontal file fold opened lightly at right, minor toning, nevertheless a most interesting and appealing Shipmail entire within the Caribean.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6230 Argentina

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 6231 Venezuela

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    French Shipmail from the Americas 1875 (Dec 5): Double rate Entire letter from Porto Cabello to Malaga, bearing Siège 40 c. orange and Cérès 1872 80 c. rose in a horizontal pair, adhesives in a deep fresh colour with good perforation, tied by Anchor lozenge, octogonal "PORTO-CABELLO" datestamp and framed "P.P.", both in black alongside. Taxed upon arrival in Spain with '8.R' due. Reverse struck with "LIGNE A PAQ. FR. No 3 7 DEC 75" shipmail' cds of the vessel 'Ville de St. Nazaire', in addition "ESTAFETTA DE CAMBIO MADRID" (Dec 20) transit and MALAGA arrival (Dec 27) cds's. Lightest horizontal file fold well away from the stamp just mentioned for accuracy, not distracting at all from this most attractive and rare Shipmail usage from Venezuela to Spain. Certs. Holcombe (1989, 1992).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6242 Japan

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    French P.O.'s in Japan 1873 (Feb 17): Cover from Yokohama to Marseille, bearing Napoléon laureated 4 c. grey type II, a pair and a strip of three and single 80 c. rose, fresh and fine adhesives tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5118' numeral lozenge, "YOKOHAMA Bau FRANCAIS 17 FEVR. 73" despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and French "PAQ. ANG. V. SUEZ MARSEILLE 3 AVRIL 73" entry cds in violet alongside. A stunning franking to pay the 100 c. rate from Japan to France, cert. E. Diena (1986).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6243 Imperial China

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    French Post Offices in China 1870 (May 19): Double rate Cover from Shanghai toLyon, endorsed "Via Marseilles", bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose in a horizontal pair with fresh colour and good perforation, tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral lozenge. Crisp "SHANG-HAI Bau FRANCAIS 19 MAI 70" cds as well as framed PD and French "PAQ. ANGL. V. SUEZ MARSEILLE 8 JUIL 70" entry cds, both in red alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival (July 9) cds. Lightest horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing item from the French P.O. in Shanghai.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6244 Imperial China

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    French P.O.'s in China 1875 (Jan 6): Triple rate Envelope from Shanghai to St. Étienne, endorsed "Voie de Marseille" and bearing a three-colour combination of Siège 40 c. orange in mixed franking with Cérès 1871 80 c. rose, pair and a single as well as 10 c. brown on rose in a horizontal pair, tied by Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral obliterator, "SHANG-HAI CHINE 6 JANV. 75" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Marseille - Lyon ambulant, Lyon transit and St. Étienne arrival (Feb 16) cds's. A splendid cover, signed Goebel & Roumet.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6245 Imperial China

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    French Offices in China 1875 (May 9): Triple rate Cover from Shanghai to Munich, Bavaria, endorsed "Per French Mail to Marseilles" and bearing Siège 40 c. orange (slightly oxidised) in combination with horizontal strip of four Cérès 80 c. rose, tied by Gros Chiffres "5104" numeral lozenge, matching "SHANG-HAI CHINE 9 MAI 75" despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with three French ambulant and MÜNCHEN arrival (June 21) cds's as well as '13' distribution cachet. In spite of the endorsement franked with three times 120 c. for a mailing with a British vessel, but in reality it made its journey with the French vessel 'Sindh' via Saigon and Suez. For this journey only three times 100 c. would have been sufficient. Cover with the usual edge wear as to be expected, part of backflap missing, nevertheless a most interesting cover to an unexpectedly rare destination. Cert. von der Weid (1994).rnNote: The cover is directed to a member of the household of Maximilian August Eduard Graf Topor-Morawitzky (1798-1875).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6715 Argentina

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    Argentine Confederation 1858 (May 1): 5 c. red, a used example with large margins all round, on circa 1861 lettersheet to Buenos Aires, tied by FRANCA handstamp with oval "CORREO / GUALEGUAICHU" handstamp alongside. Horizontal file fold well away from the franking, an attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 6716 Argentina

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    Argentine Confederation 1858 (May 1): 10 c. green, a used horizontal pair with fair to large margins all round, on Aug 21, 1859 quadruple rate cover from Goya to Rosario cancelled by central FRANCA handstamp in black. A very rare multiple on letter.rnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Ivy & Mader sale (June 1998), lot 2059.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6717 Argentina

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    Argentine Confederation 1858 (May 1): 15 c. blue, a used exceptional example with large to enormous margins all round incl. parts of the right neighbouring adhesive, on triple rate cover from Rosario via Paraná to Goya, tied by oval "CORREO NACIONAL / FRANCA / DEL ROSARIO" handstamp in black, "CORREO DEL PARANA" transit (May 20, 1861) cds in blue alongside. An exceptional franking, signed Kneitschel, cert. Solari & Mautalen (1995) Scott = € 3'000.rnProvenance: 91. Corinphila sale (April 1996), lot 6802.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6718 Argentina

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    Argentine Republic 1862: Escuditos 5 c. rose-lilac, with accent, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1863 cover to Mendoza tied by framed "CORREO NACIONAL / DEL / ROSARIO" handstamp with "Correo Del Rosario" cds alongside (Jan 2), both in blue. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6719 Argentina

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    Argentine Republic 1862: Escuditos 15 c. blue, with accent, a fine and fresh example with large margins all round incl. part of the upper neighbouring stamp, used on 1863 triple rate cover to Buenos Aires tied by framed "CORREO NACIONAL / DEL / ROSARIO" handstamp with "Correo Del Rosario" cds alongside (Jan 28), both in blue. A great rarity, an exhibition item for a connoisseur, cert. RPS (1963) Scott = $ 3'000.rnProvenance: 77. Corinphila sale (Sept 1988), lot 4601/Y.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6720 Argentina

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 6721 Argentina

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    1864: Escuditos  5 c. brick-red  with narrow 'C', no accent, a fine and fresh example in combination with Rivadavia 15 c. blue perf. 11½, on Jan 23 1864 quadruple rate entire letter to Santa Fé, tied by framed "CORREO NACIONAL / DEL / ROSARIO" handstamp in blue. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless an extremely rare combination franking, possibly unique. Cert. Holcombe (1991).rnReference: Kneitschel catalogue on page 264.rnProvenance: Collection Gordon N. John, 83. Corinphila sale (Sept 1991), lot 5848.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6722 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 10 c. green, perf. 11½, a fine used example on cover to Buenos Aires, tied by oval "CORREIOS / TUCUMAN" ornamental handstamp in blue. Very attractive and rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 6723 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 15 c. blue, perf. 11½, a fine used example on Oct 22, 1865 triple rate entire letter from Goya to Buenos Aires, tied by FRANCA handstamp in black. Horizontal file fold not distracting from this beautiful item, signed Calves Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 6724 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 5 c. rose imperforated, a fine used example with good to large margins on Nov 19, 1867 entire letter to Buenos Aires, tied by oval CONCORDIA handstamp in blue. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless a beautiful item.rnProvenance: Collection Gordon N. John, 83. Corinphila sale (Sept 1991), lot 5888.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6725 Argentina

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    1873: Alvear 30 c. orange  perf. in combination with 1876/77 Rivadavia 8 c. lake rouletted, two fine used example on registered March 14, 1879 envelope from Buenos Aires to Tapalaqué, matching registration handstamps on front and reverse. File folds, roughly opened at right, an interesting registered item.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6726 Buenos Aires

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    Buenos Aires 1859 (Sept 3): Cabecitas 4 r. green on blued paper, a fine horizontal pair with good to huge margins all round, used on Feb 8, 1860 cover to Paraná tied by oval grid obliterator struck in blue. A delightful cover.rnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Ivy & Mader sale (June 1998), lot 2039.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6727 Buenos Aires

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    Buenos Aires 1862 (Oct 4): Cabecitas 1 p. rose, two superb single examples with good to huge margins all round, used on Feb 23, 1863 cover to Santa Fé tied by "BUENOS AYRES" cds in black. A beautiful cover, cert. Holcombe (1992).rnProvenance: 84. Corinphila sale (Oct 1992), lot 5139.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 6728 Corrientes

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    Corrientes 1864: (2 c.) black on yellow-green, a used example with huge margins all round, used on Oct 13, 1865 cover from Goya to Esquiria tied by FRANCA handstamp cancellation in black. A fine and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6729 Corrientes

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    Corrientes 1876: ( 3 c.) black on lilac-rose, a used example with enormous even margins all round, neatly tied to envelope directed to Corrientes by circular "MERCEDES / CORRIENTES" datestamp in black. Cover shortened on three sides but a scarce and very attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6730 Brasil

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    Bull's Eyes 1843: 60 reis black, Early Impression with good to mostly large margins all round, position 1 from the first plate of 60 adhesives, used on May 15, 1844 entire letter from St. Joao del Rei, Minas Geraes to Rio de Janeiro, tied by large straight line "S. JOAO . DEL REI" handstamp in brownish black (Ayres 1170). An attractive cover, cert. Moorhouse (2005).rnNote: Cover belongs to a correpondence from Sao Joao del Rey to Rio de Janeiro, decribed in Juchert - Bull's Heads on page 248 of which until today 24 letters are known to exist, this one not yet included.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6731 Brasil

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    Verticais 1850: 30 r. black, a used block of four with fair to primarily large margins, cancelled on 1865 cover to Ponta Grossa by fair strike of circular "CORREO GERAL DA CORTE" handstamp in black. Scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 6732 Brasil

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    1866: 60 r. black perf. 13½ in mixed franking with 1876/77 Dom Pedro 200 r. black rouletted, tied to Sept 22, 1877 envelope from Rio de Janeiro to Genova by mute 'Cork' cancel, a crisp despatch cds alongside, reverse with Torino transit and GENOVA arrival (Oct 17, 1877) cds's. An appealing combination, cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998).rnProvenance: 133. Corinphila sale (June 2002), lot 2705.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6733 Brasil

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    Dom Pedro 1866: 80 r. slate violet perforated, two single examples used on Dec 10, 1877 entire letter from Pernambuco to Figueira, Portugal, tied by segmented cork handstamp in black with PERNAMBUCO despatch cds alongside. Company cachet at left with endorsement for French Packet "Rio Grande", superb French "PERNAMBUC / PAQ. FR. J No 6 10 DEC 75" shipmail cds in red alongside. Handstruck '300' (reis) due in black on obverse, reverse with 'P. TRANSATLANTICO 26 DEZ. 75' cds in red. An attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6734 Brasil

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    Dom Pedro 1866: 500 r. orange perforated in combination with 1878/79 20 r. violet rouletted, two single examples used on Nov 27, 1877 double rate cover from Porto Allegre to Marseilles, tied by segmented cork handstamp in blue with "PORTO ALLEGRE" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with Rio Grande and Rio de Janeiro transit cds's as well as Belgian "BRESIL PAQ: BELGE 1 JANV. 78" shipmail cds. Obverse with French entry cds in black, reverse with indistinct MARSEILLE arrival (Jan 3, 1878) cds's. Cover slightly soiled, nevertheless a most interesting item sent with Belgian shipmail from Brazil, cert. Moorhouse (2005).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 6735 Brasil

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    Dom Pedro 1878/79: 10 r. vermilion, 20 r. violet, 50 r. blue and 200 r. black (light pre-use corner fold), four rouletted single examples used on Feb 12, 1878 cover from Santarém to Medford, tied by 'pinwheel' cork handstamp in black with SANTAREM despatch cds in black and "MEDFORD N. J." arrival (March 15) cds in blue alongside. Reverse with transit cds's of Pará, New York and Philadelphia. A most attractive four-colour franking paying correctly the 280 reis rate to the United States.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6736 Brasil

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    Dom Pedro 1878/79: 700 r. red-brown rouletted, a pristine single franking used on July 2, 1882 envelope from Rio de Janeiro to Zürich, endorsed "via London", the adhesive tied by double ring "RIO-DE-JANEIRO / 13a SECCAOIOS" despatch cds. Reverse with London transit and Zürich arrival (Aug 10, 1882) cds's. A very rare isolated usage Scott = $ 3'500 on cover.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6737 Chile

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    Perkins Bacon 1853 (July 1): 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, two used examples with fair to large margins all round, used on second sheet of entire undated letter from Santiago to Valparaiso, endorsed "P Massinor", the adhesives neatly tied by target handstamp with excellent strike of pre-philatelic SANTIAGO handstamp in black alongside. Some skillfully repaired imperfections, a fine and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Henry C. Gibson; 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1149.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6738 Chile

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    1853 (July 1): Perkins Bacon 10 c. blue on white paper, a used example with good to mostly large margins all round, used on Oct 19, 1855 lettersheet from Caldera to Valparaiso, endorsed "p Vapor", the excellent adhesive lightly and centrally tied by target handstamp in red with clear CALDERA despatch cds in red alongside. A most attractive Shipmail cover, signed Miro.rnProvenance: 77. Corinphila sale (Oct 1988), lot 4757.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6739 Chile

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    Catalogue# : 2+2b
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    1853 (July 1): Perkins Bacon 10 c. bright blue on white paper, a diagonally bisected example in a joined pair with an entire adhesive, with mostly large margins all round, the entire stamp shaved at top, used on Oct 21, 1854 lettersheet from Caldera to Valparaiso, the multiple tied by target handstamp with clear "P. CALDERA" despatch cds in black alongside. A most desirable item, cert. Holcombe (1985).rnProvenance: Collection Joaquin Galvez, 62. Corinphila sale (May 97), lot 3086; 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1161.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 6740 Chile

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    1854 (Jan-Feb): Desmadryl 5 c. red-brown, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on Oct 1, 1854 entire letter from Valparaiso to Santiago, tied by target handstamp with VALPARAISO despatch cds in red alongside. Horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, a delightful entire.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1183.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6741 Chile

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    Desmadryl 1854 (Jan-Feb): 5 c. red-brown, a superb used example with large to enormous margins all round incl. parts of the right neighbouring adhesive, used on April 28, 1854c entire letter within Santiago, neatly cancelled by central target handstamp. Vertical file fold with paper split at top, nevertheless a beautiful entire.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1169.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6742 Chile

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    1854 (Jan-Feb): Desmadryl 5 c. red-brown, a used example with large to enormous margins incl. parts of the upper neighbouring adhesive, used on April 11, 1856 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, tied by neat target handstamp with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. Horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, a beautiful entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6743 Chile

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    1854 (Jan-Feb): Desmadryl 5 c. deep red-brown in mixed issue combination with 1854 (April) Recess by Gillet 5 c. dull chocolate brown, two used examples with excellent margins and in intense shades, used on outstanding May 3, 1854 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesives tied by neat target handstamps with clear SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. Handwritten '20' (centavos) due, double the deficiency. Horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, an exceptional beauty for an advanced exhibition collection. Certs. RPS, Philatelic Foundation (1983).rnReference: Displayed in Gerhard Blank - Chile First Issues of Postage Stamps 1853-1867 on plate 10.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1259.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6744 Chile

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    Recess by Gillet 1854 (April): 5 c. burnt sienna, a used example with good to large margins in a bright shade, used on Oct 30, 1854 cover from Santiago to Bordeaux, the adhesive tied by clear target handstamp with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. Sent via the British post office in Valparaiso (Oct 31), "PANAMA TRANSIT" handstamp in red, London transit (Dec 15) and French entry in Calais (Dec 16) as well as Paris transit and Bordeaux arrival (Dec 17). The receiver had to pay '21' (décimes) due for the part of the journey from Valparaiso, a fesh and fine overseas usage, in addition a very well documented journey.rnProvenance: 'Classic Chile' collection, 95. Corinphila sale (Dec 1996), lot 856.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6745 Chile

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    1854 (April): Recess by Gillet 5 c. deep dark chocolate, a used example in an exceptionally intense chocolate shade with large to huge margins incl. parts of the right neighbouring stamp (negilgible gum spots on three sides), used on July 22, 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesive tied by clear target handstamp with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. A beauty with this most unusual and rare colour, for an advanced collection, signed Balasse; cert. Holcombe (1985).rnProvenance: Balasse sale (May 1981), lot 434; 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1198.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 6746 Chile

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    Lithographed by Gillet 1854 (April-August): 5 c. brown, a used example with good to large margins all round, used on Sept 16, 1854 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesive tied by neat target handstamp with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. A scarce cover, signed van Dieten.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1251.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6747 Chile

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    1854 (April-August): Lithographed by Gillet 5 c. brown-red in an exceptional mixed issue franking with 1855 (April) Second London Printing 5 c. brown-red on blue, two used examples with good to mostly large margins, the London print with parts of three neighbouring adhesives, used on Aug 17, 1855 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesives tied by light target handstamps with SANTIAGO despatch cds in red alongside. A most attractive combination of a Santiago and a London print to pay the double rate, cert. Maier (2005).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 6748 Chile

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    Second London Printing 1855 (April): 5 c. brown-red on blue, a used example with large to enormous margins incl. parts of two neighbouring adhesives, used on Feb 10, 1856 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, the adhesive tied by light target handstamp with SANTIAGO despatch cds and circular '10' (centavos) due handstamp (double the deficiency), both in red alongside. A splendid stamp on an appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6749 Chile

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    1855 (April): Second London Printing 5 c. brown-red on blue, a fresh used strip of three with good to enormous margins incl. parts of two neighbouring adhesives (small marginal scissor cut of no importance at base), used on Dec 4, 1855 entire letter from Serena to Valparaiso, endorsed "pr. vapor Ingles", the multiple tied by light target handstamps with SERENA despatch cds in red alongside. An appealing franking on triple rate entire.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1286.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6750 Chile

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    Printing by the Chilean Post Office in Santiago 1856/61: 10 c. dark blue, the lower left half of a diagonally bisected adhesive with good margins (touched at left), used on April 19, 1861 entire letter to Santiago, tied by neat target handstamps with indistinct despatch cds in red alongside. An appealing triple rate entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6751 Chile

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    Third London Printing 1862: 10 c. blue, two fresh and fine vertical bisects with good to enormous margins, used together forming again a complete stamp to pay a 10 centavos double rate on April 17, 1863 cover from San Felipe to Valparaiso, the two bisects cancelled by light target handstamp. An interesting cover.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1379.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6752 Chile

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    1862: Third London Printing 20 c. dark green, a used example with large even margins on May 12, 1864 cover from Santiago to Valparaiso, tied by clear target handstamp with large "SANTIAGO / CHILE" despatch cds in red alongside. An attractive cover, signed Miro.rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1392.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6753 Chile

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    1862: Third London Printing 20 c. dark green, a used example with good to large margins on Sept 11, 1863 cover from Valparaiso to Le Havre, endorsed "Por Panama Via England", tied by clear barred CANCELLED obliterator with VALPARAISO despatch cds on reverse. London transit (Oct 29) in red, British - French exchange handstamp, French entry (Oct 29) cds, and LE HAVRE arrival (Oct 30) cds's. The receiver had to pay '12' (centimes) due for the part of the journey from Valparaiso. Signed Balasse.rnProvenance: Balasse sale (May 1981), lot 506; 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1391.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6755 Mexico

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    Colima 1856: ½ r. blue, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round and frame line at right, used on 24 November 1856 cover to Sayula tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / COLIMA" handstamp in blue (Schatzkes fig. 178). The cover with small closed tear in face panel but a scarce "first rate" usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S.", Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 Mrch 1994, lot 4.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6756 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1856: ½ r. blue, a fine used example with large margins all round and huge margin at base, used on 1856 cover to Jalapa tied by oval "VERA CRUZ" datestamp (Sept 19) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1744). Central file fold well away from the superb adhesive, a scarce "first rate" cover. Signed Todd AIEP
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6757 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. deep blue, a large margined pair in a deep shade used on 1858 cover to Zacatecas with vertically bisected 4 r. carmine tie by boxed and dated "NIEVES" datestamp (July 9) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1896). File fold well away from the adhesives, a marvellous and most attractive cover. Cert. Mepsi (1993)rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S.", Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 20.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6758 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 1 r. yellow, a fine used example of fine colour and good margins, used on 1856 cover to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "CULIACAN" despatch datestamp (Dec 27) in black (Schatzkes fig. 759). A most attractive 'first-rate' cover. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6759 Mexico

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    Morelia 1856: 1 r. yellow, a horizontal strip of five, margins large to iumperceptibly touched at lower left, used on 1858 entire letter to Zapotlan, cancelled by three strikes of oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamps (May 23) in black (Schatzkes fig. 332). An unusual and most attractive franking. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Madrid, 20 Nov 2002, lot 57.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6760 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1856: 1 r. yellow, a fine used example of fine colour and good margins, used on 1856 entire letter to Puebla tied by oval framed "VERA CRUZ" despatch datestamp (Dec 9) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1744). A most attractive 'first-rate' cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6761 Mexico

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    Chihuahua 1856: 1 r. yellow and 2 r. bottle-green, fine used examples on 3 July 1857 entire letter to Chihuahua tied by straight line "GUAD Y CALVO" handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 155). The 1 r. with vertical District overprint and the 2 r. with horizontal, this last in an unusual shade. File fold at right wll away frfom the adhesive, a fine and most attractive entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6762 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 2 r. emerald, a single example with huge margins all round, used on 1857 cover to Puerto Mazatlan tied by framed "SINALOA" handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 782). Ironed file fold does not affect the fine appeareance of a scarce cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3669.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 6763 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1856: 4 r. carmine, a quadrisected example used to pay the 1 real rate on 1858 entire letter to Lagos tied by oval framed "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" datestamp (July 3) and circular dotted handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 500, 501). File folds away from the adhesive but rare. Signed Peritajes, J.K. Bash.rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 42.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 6764 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 4 r. carmine, a fine used example tied to 1859 entire letter to Durango by boxed & dated "PTO. DE MAZATLAN" handstamp (July 9) in red (Schatzkes fig. 739). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and attractive entire. Signed Todd AIEP and Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Madrid, 20 Nov 2002, lot 101.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6765 Mexico

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    Mexico 1856: 4 r. carmine, a fine used example with good margins all round, used on 29 January 1858 cover to Puebla tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. Scarce and very fine. Signed Todd AIEP, Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP., Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3195.rn                     Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 5940.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6766 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. carmine, a quartered example used as 1 real adhesive, tied to 1859 entire letter to Zacatecas by boxed & dated "FRESNILLO" handstamp (April 26) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1867). Fresh and very fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = $ 700.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6767 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: 8 r. lilac, a quatered example used on 28 November 1858 entire letter from Rio Grande to Zacatecas for the 2 real rate, tied by bold "RIO-GRNDE" straight line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1905A). Superb and scarce so fine. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (1994) Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 6768 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 2 r. black on rose, a horizointally bisected example paying the 1 real rate, used on 4 June 1861 entire letter to Guanajuato tied by bold strike of framed "FRANCO EN / YRAPUATO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 496) in black. File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6769 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1861: 2 r. black on rose, a diagonally bisected example used to pay the 1 real rate tied to 1862 entire letter to Guanajuato by fine strike of ovalk "FRANCO / EN SALAM.CA" handstamp (March 26) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330). A fine and most attractive entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 750.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S", Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 119.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 6770 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a fine large margined example used on 1864 cover to Guanajuato tied by fine oval framed "CORREOS / S.L. POTOSI" datestamp (March 24) in black (Scatzkes fig. 1446). A fine and scarce cover.Illustrated in Schatzkes handbook (II) on colour plate XI. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Madrid, 20 Nov 2002, lot 196.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6771 Mexico

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    Durango 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, vertically bisected example used on 19 July 1861 entire letter to Guadalajara, tied by boxed & dated "DURANGO" handstamp (July 18) in black (Schatzkes fig. 234). File fold well away from the overprinted adhesive, a fine and scarce entire. Signed J.K. Bash, Peritajes Scott = $ 190.rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 137.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 6772 Mexico

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    Durango 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, vertically bisected example used on 23 July 1861 entire letter to Durango, tied by two strikes of "PAPASQUIARO" straight line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 280). File fold well away from the overprinted adhesive, a fine and scarce entire. Signed J.K. Bash Scott = $ 190.rnrnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 148.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6773 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example, used as 2 real on 26 May 1861 entire letter to Zacatecas tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / GUADALAJARA" handstamp in blue (Schatzkes fig. 293). Ironed file fold just above the adhesive, a fine and scarce entire, ridiculously under-priced in Scott. Cert. Mepsi (1993) Scott = $ 190.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6774 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a horizontally bisected example (scarcer thus), used as 2 real on 10 December 1863 entire letter to Hacienda del Corro tied by circular "FRANQUEADO / EN / RINCON DE ROMOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1904). Ironed file fold well above the adhesive, a fine and scarce entire, ridiculously under-priced in Scott. Cert. Mepsi (2002) Scott = $ 190.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6775 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a quadrisected example paying the 1 real rate, used on 2 September 1861 cover to Guanajuato tied by bold strike of framed "FRANCE EN / YRAPUATO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 496) in black. Small cover imperfection at base but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (1977) Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 6776 Mexico

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    Oaxaca 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a superb large margined used example tied to 1862 entire letter to Tehuantepec by boxed & dated "OAXACA" handstamp (March 26) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1023). One tiny worm hole in front panel but a scarce single franking. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP., Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3303.rn                     Collection "R.H.S.", Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 133.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6777 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used to pay the 2 reales rate, tied to 27 June 1861 entire letter to Colima by framed "COCULA" despatch handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 368). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and scarce entire. Cert. Mepsi (2002) Scott = $ 250.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 133, June 2002, lot 2926.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 6778 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used to pay the 2 reales rate to Guadalajara, tied by bold strike of circular negative "CORREOS / TEPIC" in black with oval framed "FRANCO / TEPIC" handstamp (Schatzkes figs. 416, 412) adjacent with "Mayo 28" date inserted in manuscript. Reverse with handstruck "2" reales due marking in black. Rare and most attractive entire. Ex collection Josling. Opinion Holcombe (1987) Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6779 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 8 r. black on red, a quartered example used as a 2 real on 19 June 1861 entire letter to Silao tied by straight line "ZACATECAS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1849). Minor perripheral aging to the entire but scarce. Cert. RPSL (1950) Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6780 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a sheet marginal quadrisected example used to pay the 2 reales rate, tied to 1863 entire letter to Leon by circular network handstamp in black with boxed & dated "AGUASCALIENTES" despatch handstamp (Jan 2) at top (Schatzkes figs. 13,11). File folds well away from the unusual adhesive, a fine and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S", Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 144.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 6781 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 8 r. black on red, a vertically bisected example used as a 4 real on 1861 entire letter to Cuidad Guzman tied by oval "FRANQUEADO / EN / GUADALAJARA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 293) with Guadalajara despatch cds (Nov 17) above. Rare Scott = $ 750.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S.", Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 142.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 6782 Mexico

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    Jalapa 1861: 8 r. green on red-brown, a used example with large even margins all round and showing sheet frameline at right, tied to 1862 entire letter to Puebla by boxed & dated "JALAPA" handstamp (June 23) in black (Schatzkes fig. 595). A fine example of an extremely rare stamp on letter. Cert. Jaretzky (1995).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 6783 Mexico

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    Morelia 1864/65: Fourth period Eagle 1 r. blue, Inv. 17-1865, sub-consignment no. 33, a fine example used on 1865 entire letter to Morelia tied by bold "FRANCO EN / PAZCUARO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 962) in black. A fine and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6784 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1864/66: Fourth period Eagle 1 r. blue, two examples with large margins, Inv. 191-1865, used on 1866 entire letter to Guanajuato endorsed "par via de Guadalajara" tied by boxed & dated "PTO. DE MAZATLAN" handstamp (May 25) in black (Schatzkes fig. 739). A fine and attractive usage.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 6785 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1864/65: Fourth period Eagle 1 r. blue, Inv. 55-1865, a single and horizontal pair, used on 4 June 1865 entire letter from Colima to Guanajuato, mailed via Forwarding Agent "G.E. SATTLER / GUADALAJARA" with blue cachet on reverse; tied by oval "CORREOS / GUADALAJARA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 305). An unusual internal Forwarder and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6786 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1864: Second period Eagle 1 r. ultramarine, Inv. 118-1864, a fine used example on 1864 entire letter to Guanajuato cancelled by Silao circular "whirl" in black with "CORREOS / SILAO" negative seal at right (Schatzkes figs. 532, 533) with manuscript date "Agosto 27". A fine and rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6787 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1864: Fourth period 2 r. orange, Inv. 129-1865, sub-consignment 66, a large margined used example tied to 19 September 1865 entire letter to Guanajuato by framed "VALLE DE / SANTIAGO" handstamp in blue with straight line "FRANCO" at right (Schatzkes figs. 1340, 1340A). Somewhat watery strikes but scarce and fine.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Madrid, 20 Nov 2002, lot 282.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 6788 Mexico

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    Mexico 1864/65: Third period Eagle 4 r. green, Inv. 183-1864, a fine example used on 1864 entire letter endorsed "Via de Inglaterra" tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in blue (Sept 28). British P.O. VERA-CRUZ cds in black displaying well on reverse (Oct 2) in black. London cds (Oct 29) and Madrid arrival (Nov 1) alongside, where charged '4R.' in black. A most attractive and rare entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6789 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1864: Fourth period Eagle 4 r. green (Inv. 59, sub-consignment 40-1865), a horizontally bisected example used on 1865 entire letter to Zacatecas tied by "FRANCO." and "NIEVES" despatch handstamps (Schatzkes figs. 1894, 1894a) in black. A fine aand rare franking and most attractive. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6790 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1864/65: Fifth period Eagle 8 r. carmine, Inv. 28-1866, a superb used example of rich colour with large margins all round, used on 1866 cover to Hacienda del Carro endorsed "Por Salinas del Penon Blanco", tied by "FRANCO / S. LUIS POTOSI"rncircular datestamp (Feb 18) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1455). Superb. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 6791 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1864: First period Eagle 8 r. carmine, a fine example with good to large margins all round, used on 1864 cover to Mexico City, tied by boxed & dated "QUERETARO" handstamp (July 10) in black. A fine and rare cover - just 598 stamps sent in the initial consignment. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP., Corinphila sale 70, April 1984, lot 3428.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 6792 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1866: Maximilian 13 c. blue, lithographed, Inv. 83-1866, a fine example with good margins all roiund,m used on 1866 entire letter to Leon, tied by "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" cds (Oct 29) in black. A fresh and fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6793 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1866: Maximilian 13 c. blue, engraved, Inv 112, sub no. 30, a fine large margined used example tied to cover to Guanajuato by "LEON / FRANCO" cds (Dec 30) in black. Slight file fold well away from adhesive but scarce and attractive. Signed Calves. Opinion Holcombe (1995).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6794 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1866/67: Maximilian 25 c. brown-orange, engraved, Inv. 112, sub-consignment 25, a fine example with large margins all round, tied to cover to San Luis Potosi by "LEON / FRANCO" datestamp (Nov 20). Superb.rnrnProvenance: Collection Albert Quast.rn                     Corinphila sale 89, Oct 1994, lot 5984.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 6795 Mexico

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    Mexico 1867: Gothic Mexico 1 r. black on green, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, tied to 1868 entire letter to Hacienda del Carro by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds (Sept 7) in black. A fine and scarce usage of this issue on an unusually attractive entire for this issue. Signed Calves, Holcombe, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6796 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1868: 6 c. black on brown, imperforate, thin figures without stop, a horizontal strip of four with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base of fourth adhesive, used on November 1869 cover to Durango tied by two strikes of "SOMBRERETE" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1912).  Tiny imperfections but most attractive. Signed Calves, Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, April 1984, lot 3497.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6797 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1868: 50 c. black on yellow, thin figures, perf., a used example horizontally bisected on 5 Jan 1869 cover from San Miguel del Mezquital to Mexico City, tied by bold strike of "SAN MIGUEL / DEL MESQUIL" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1891) with Mexico City arrival datestamp on reverse. A fine and extremely rare usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP., Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3523.rn                     Corinphila sale 89, October 1994, lot 5996.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 6798 Mexico

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    Morelia 1868: 12 c. black on brown, Inv. 10-71, Error of Colour, thick figures, imperforate - printed in the colour of the 6 centavos, a fine used example cancelled by part framed "FRANCO / PARACUARO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 960). A very scarce stamp. Cert. E. Diena (2003) Scott = $ 575.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6799 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1868: 12 c. black on green, thick figures, imperforate, used with 25 c. blue on pink, thick figures, perf. in a horizontal pair; Inv. 23-70, used on 1870 cover to Oaxaca cancelled by oval framed "HUAJUAPAM D'LEON" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1043). A fine and unusual imperf. / perf. mixed franking.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 6800 Mexico

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    Durango 1868: 50 c. black on yellow, imperforate, 22-71, a vertically bisected example used on March 1, 1872 entire letter to Durango at single rate tied by circular "FRANCO / CUENCAME" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 250). File folds away from adhesive, a fine and rare franking. Signed Calves Scott = $ 1'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Madrid, 20 Nov 2002, lot 461.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 6801 Mexico

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    Lagos 1872/74: 25 c. red, imperforate, Inv. 22-72, a very fine example used on 3 July 1873 entire letter to Guanajuato tied by brilliantr strike of "REPUBLICA MEXICANA / FRANCO / TEOCALTICHE" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 690). Magnificent.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 6802 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1872: 25 c. red, imperforate, 51-72, a fine example used on 13 June 1873 cover to Zacatecas tied by circular "FRANCO / S. MIGL. DEL MEZO" handstamp with central wreath (Schatzkes fig. 1892) in black. Superb. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 6803 Mexico

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    Mexico 1872/74: 50 c. yellow, 1-74, pin-perforated horizontal pair of fine colour, used on 1874 entire letter at under 2 ounce rate to Guadalajara, tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds (Feb 15) in black. Slight horizontal crease at base of entire would benefit by refolding. An extraordinarily rare franking and a fine entire. Signed Calves. Cert. Jaretzky (1997).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, Sept 1998, lot 3582.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 6804 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used superb example with large margins all round, used on Nov 4, 1858 cover from Callao to Lima, cancelled by dotted CALLAO handstamp in blue of the British post office, matching despatch cds in the same shade alongside. An appealing cover, opinion Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: 87. Corinphila sale (Oct. 1993), lot 3707.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 6805 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, used on Feb 17,1859 entire letter from Iquique to Valparaiso, Chile, endorsed "por vapor",  the multiple tied in transit in Huamchuco by dotted "HUAM." handstamp in red. Charged at arrival with '15' centavos due. File folds well away from the franking, an interesting entire sent abroad.rnNote: Iquique belonged to Peru until the 1879 War of the Pacific between allied Bolivia and Peru against Chile after which it became part of Chile.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 6806 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 p. rose-red, a used example with good to large margins, used on May 13, 1858 cover from Callao to Islay, the adhesive tied by CALLAO cds of the British post office. An attractive franking, cert. Philatelic Foundation (1985).rnProvenance: 72. Corinphila sale (Sept 1985), lot 1450.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 6807 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 d. slate blue with large lettering and double-lined frame, a superb horizontal pair, used on May 18, 1860 cover from Trujillo to Lima tied by large framed VAPOR handstamp in black. Posted directly at the vessel, an attractive cover. Signed A. Diena; opinion Holcombe (1999).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 6808 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 p. red with large lettering and double-lined frame, a superb example with large even margins in a deep shade, used on July 13, 1859 cover from Chiclayo to Lima cancelled by pristine dotted "CHICL." handstamp in black. File folds just mentioned for accuracy, not diestracting att all from the beauty of this cover. Signed Raybaudi.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF
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