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  • Lot# : 3611 Philippines

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    Catalogue# : Philippines 17
    Ingoing from the Philippines 1865 (Sept 3): Cover from Manila to Bilbao, endorsed "Via Marsella", bearing a strip of four of Filipinas 1864 3 1/8 c. de peso fuerte black on straw imperf. with large even margins, a splendid multiple cancelled by two strikes of mute 'Baenza' obliterator. The rightmost stamp tied in addition by MANILA despatch cds. Reverse with BILBAO arrival (Oct 30) cds. Horizontal file fold just above the multiple, a most attractive franking paying correctly the 12.5 c. rate from the Philippines to Spain. Edifil Filipinas 17.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3622 Argentina

    Argentine Confederation 1858 (May 1): 5 c. red, a used example with good to large margins all round, on circa 1858 entire letter to San Juan, internally dated "Agto 21 de 1858", tied by FRANCA handstamp with indistinct MENDOZA alongside. A fine and scarce entire.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116 (Oct. 1999), lot 2004.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3623 Argentina

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    Argentine Confederation 1858 (May 1): 10 c. green, the upper left half of a diagonally bisected adhesive with fair to large margins, on May 2, 1862 entire letter from Concordia to Montevideo tied by clear FRANCA in circle handstamp, oval fancy CONCORDIA handstamp alongside. A very rare franking, an appealing cover, signed Calves; cert. Raybaudi (1986).rnProvenance: Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein Collections, Harmers New York sale 9 (May 1970), lot 45; Corinphila sale 86 (Oct 1993), lot 3318.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3624 Argentina

    Argentine Republic 1862: Escuditos 5 c. rose-lilac, with accent, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1862 cover, tied by framed "CORREO NACIONAL / DEL / ROSARIO" handstamp with "CORREO DEL ROSARIO" cds alongside (Sept 25), both in blue. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3625 Argentina

    Argentine Republic 1864: Escuditos 10 c. green with accent on the 'U', a fine and fresh example with large even margins, used on 1863 cover to Santa Fé, tied by clear "CORREO DEL ROSARIO" datestamp (Dec 15) in blue. Horizontal file folds just mentioned for accuracy, a pristine item, signed Mondolfo & Avanzo.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3626 Argentina

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    Argentine Republic 1863: Escuditos 5 c. rose from the worn plate, without accent, a fine example with large to huge margins all round, used on entire letter to Buenos Ayres, internally dated "Decembre 6 de 1863", the adhesive tied by semicircular "CORDOBA FRANCA" handstamp in black. Opinion Holcombe (1995).rnProvenance: Soler & Llach, Barcelona (Feb 1995).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3627 Argentina

    Argentine Republic 1864: Escuditos pair 5 c. carmine-rose, without accent on the 'U' and narrow 'C', a fine and fresh right margined multiple with close to large to huge margins, used on cover to Buenos Ayres, tied by "CORREOS DEL PARANA" datestamp (June 23 64) in blue. Filing folds not distracting at all from the beauty of this attractive usage.rnProvenance: Collection Gordon N. John, Corinphila sale 83 (Sept 1991), lot 5847.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3628 Argentina

    1864/67: Rivadavia 5 c. rose imperforated with wmk 'RA', a fine used example with large even margins on Nov 19, 1866 cover to Rosario, tied by black dotted grid, "CORREOS DE SANTA FE" datestamp in blue alongside. Horizontal file fold, nevertheless a most appealing item, signed Holcombe.rnProvenance: Collection Gordon N. John, Corinphila sale 83 (Sept 1991), lot 5862.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3629 Argentina

    1864/67: Rivadavia 10 c. green, perf. 11½, a fine used example with the usual perforation irregularities, on local cover to Atamisqui, Santiago del Estero province, internally dated "31 1/866", tied by "CORREO DE SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO" handstamp in blue. Rare cancellation.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91 (March 1996), lot 6909.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3630 Argentina

    1864/67: Rivadavia 10 c. green and 15 c. blue, both perf. 11½, two fine and fresh used examples with the usual perforation irregularities, cancelled together by central and decorative strike of oval fancy CONCORDIA handstamp in blue, on cover to Buenos Ayres, internally dated "Oct 24, 1864", endorsed  for the vessel 'Saeto' down the Rio Uruguay to the capital. One backflap missing and reverse with tear and wear, nevertheless a most interesting piece of postal history and very attractive in addition.rnProvenance: Köhler Rarity sale 302 (Jan 1999), lot 501.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3631 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia 15 c. blue perf. 11½, a fine and fresh used example with the usual perforation irregularities, tied by oval "CORREOS DE YAVI" handstamp in black, on entire letter from the Jujuy province to Tupiza, Bolivia, internally dated "Abril 30 de 1868". A fine cover to a scarce destination, opinion Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87 (Oct 1993), lot 3349.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3632 Argentina

    1893 (Feb 20): Registered Stationery envelope Rivadavia 5 c. red to Luxemburg, bearing additional adhesives 1892-95 Rivadavia 3 c. orange in a horizontal strip of four and Belgrano 12 c. deep blue, all perf. 11½, fine and fresh used examples tied by "BUENOS AIRES" despatch cds, octagonal French Shipmail datestamp in blue and "PARIS CHARGEMENTS" cds in red alongside. Reverse with registration label, Paris - Givet ambulant and "LUXEMBOURG VILLE" arrival (March 22) cds. A most unusual destination from Argentina, the cover made its journey on the vessel 'Coupo' which arrived in Bordeaux on March 21, 1893.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3633 Buenos Aires

    Buenos Aires 1859 (Sept 3): Cabecitas 1 p. blue, a fine and fresh example with huge margins all round, tied by oval grid obliterator struck in blue on Sept 23, 1859 cover to Rosario. An appealing cover.rnProvenance: 84. Corinphila sale (Oct 1992), lot 5134.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3635 Corrientes

    Corrientes 1876: ( 3 c.) black on lilac-rose, a used example with enormous margins all round, neatly tied to envelope directed to Corrientes by circular "SAN ROQUE / CORRtes" datestamp in black. Backflap and minor staining but a scarce and very attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3636 Brasil

    Verticais 1850: 60 r. black, a fine and fresh example with large margins, tied by framed PARANAGUÁ handstamp in black to cover directed to Vigna di Principe, internally dated "16 de Dezembro de 1862". Scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3637 Brasil

    Verticais 1850: 90 r. black, a fine and fresh example with large margins, tied by mute black obliterator, "PARAHYBA-DO-SUL" despatch (Aug 18, 1870) cds alongside, on cover directed to Rio de Janeiro, reverse with blue arrival cds of the same day. Scarce late usage of the Verticais.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3638 Brasil

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    Coloridos 1861: 280 r. vermillion, a superb right marginal example, tied by dotted roller cancel, "CORREO DE RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL 18 3 62" despatch cds in black and framed "P.D." in red alongside, on cover to Bordeaux, forwarded to La Bastide, endorsed "Paket français". Reverse with BORDEAUX transit (April 19) and "LA BASTIDE" arrival (April 20) cds's. An attractive cover which made its journey on the French vessel 'Navare' to Bordeaux, cert. Moorhouse (2004).rnProvenance: Collection Consul Alfred Weinberger, Harmers, London (Nov 1997).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3639 Brasil

    Dom Pedro 1876-77: 200 r. black rouletted in a horizontal pair, tied by PELOTAS despatch (Oct 22, 1880) cds to registered cover to Paris, oval REGISTRADO handstamp in red and "PARIS ÉTRANGER" arrival (Nov 29) cds in blue alongside. Reverse with "REGISTRADO RIO DE JANEIRO" transit (Nov 5) cds in red. Interestingly, the corresponding Avis de reception receipt is glued to the cover, bearing 1878-79 100 r. green rouletted, cancelled by segmented cork stamp, an exceptional ensemble.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3640 Brasil

    1883 (Dez. 2): Dom Pedro stationery envelope 300 r. carmine bearing 1878-79 50 r. blue rouletted in a horizontal pair in combination with 1884-85 100r. lilac type I, single and horizontal strip of three, the adhesives tied by violet "PORTO ALLEGRE" despatch cds to registered cover to Bieberich, Germany, boxed "BRAZIL - R" handstamp in the same shade alongside. Reverse with indistinct transit and BIEBERICH arrival (Feb 7) cds's.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3641 Brasil

    Dom Pedro 1878-79: 100 r. green and 200 r. black rouletted, tied by CASTRO despatch (May 8, 1880) cds to registered cover to Guarapuava, Paraná, reverse with "PONTA GROSSA" transit (May 11) cds in blue.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3642 Colombia

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    Catalogue# : 38+39
    United States of Colombia 1865: 10 c. violet and 20 c. blue, two fine and fresh examples, tied by oval BOGOTA handstamp to registered envelope to Palmeira, struck with weight mark '0' in corners to denote registration, manuscript filled "Certificacion a Bogota / Salio en 28 de febriero 1865" registration handstamp alongside. 
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3643 Colombia

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    1880: Liberty Head 10 c. brown on blue wove paper, a fine and fresh example, tied by oval BOGOTA handstamp to taxed envelope directed to Halifax, Nova Scotia, reverse with NEW YORK transit (Dec 16) and HALIFAX arrival (Dec 19, 80) cds's. Certificate Holcombe (1992).
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3644 Ecuador

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    First Issue, 1865/72: 1 r. yellow on white wove paper, a horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, used on entire letter to Lima, Peru tied by "QUITO FRANCA" despatch cds (Feb 16, 70) in black, clear information strike alongside, reverse with fair LIMA arrival (March 9) cds in blue. A fine and attractive cover, cert. E. Diena (1987).
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3645 Ecuador

    1865/72: 1 r. olive-yellow on white wove paper, the left stamp with variety: additional frame lines at top and base, two fine and fresh examples, both adhesives with good to large margins all round, tied by mute dotted lozenge in black, used on undated cover to Quito. Indistinct file folds well away from the franking, nevertheless a fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3646 Ecuador

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    1865/72: 1 r. green on white wove paper in a horizontal pair, the right stamp showing variety: double pearls, a multiple with good to large margins all round, used on entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima, Peru tied by FRANCA dotted lozenge in black, GUAYAQUIL despatch cds (Aug 4, 68) in black alongside, reverse with clear LIMA arrival (Aug 8) cds. A fine and attractive cover, cert. Holcombe (1986).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 74 (March 1987), lot 5437.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3647 Haiti

    1881: Liberty Head 7 c. blue on greyish, imperforate and 1882 3 c. bistre on pale, with good to large margins and well perforated, respectively, used on 1882 cover to Hamburg, endorsed 'via 'NEW YORK', the adhesives cancelled by "CAP-HAITIEN" cds (Oct 16) in black with information strike in the address. Reverse with"NEW YORK / F.D."transit (Oct 23) and HAMBURG arrival (Nov 3) cds's. A scarce and most attractive first issue cover.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3648 Haiti

    1882: Liberty Head 3 c. bistre on pale perforated 13½, used on 1886 formular postcard directed to Dockenhuden nearby Hamburg, tied by indistinct "JACMEL HAITI" cds (Aug 18) in black with information strike alongside. An unusual postcard.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3649 Haiti

    1882: Liberty Head 5 c. yellow-green pair perforated 13½, used on envelope to Bilbao, endorsed "pr: vapor Ingles", tied by "PORT-AU-PRINCE / HAITI" despatch cds (Jan 29, 85) in black with information strike and "CORREOS HABANA" transit (Feb 5) cds alongside. Reverse with BILBAO arrival (Feb 22) cds. An unexpectedly rare destination from Haiti.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3650 Haiti

    1882: Liberty Head 7 c. ultramarine perforated 13½ in combination with Salomon 3 c. blue, used on 1890 envelope to Bordeaux, tied by "PORT-AU-PRINCE / HAITI" despatch cds (April 22) in black with information strike alongside. Reverse with BORDEAUX arrival (May 13) cds. An appealing mixed franking.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3651 Peru

    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, with large even margins all round, used on Aug 27,1858 cover from Lima to Valparaiso, Chile, endorsed "p vapor", the adhesive tied by dotted LIMA handstamp in black. Charged at arrival with '25' centavos due. File fold well away from the franking, an interesting item sent abroad.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3652 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large to enormous margins all round, used on Feb 6, 1859 cover from Chiclayo to Lima, the multiple cancelled by framed CHICLAYO handstamp in blue. Appealing item.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116 (Oct. 1999), lot 2439.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3653 Peru

    1858 (March): 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, used on Jan 4, 1860 cover from Piura to Lima, each adhesive cancelled by dotted PIURA circle handstamp in black. Very fine item.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116 (Oct. 1999), lot 2437.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3654 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 d. in the pale blue shade with large lettering and double-lined frame, a fresh and fine horizontal pair, used on Jan 22, 1860 cover from Trujillo to Lima cancelled by large TRUJILLO handstamp in black. A most attractive cover which made its journey presumably on the vessel, cert. PF (2002).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002), lot 2969.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3655 Peru

    1858 (Dec.): 1 p. red with large lettering and double-lined frame, a fine and fresh example, used on June 7, 1859 cover from Trujillo to Lima cancelled by dotted "TRUX" handstamp in black. File fold just mentioned for accuracy, a desirable cover. Signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3656 Peru

    1858 (Dec.): 1 p. red with large lettering and double-lined frame, a superb horizontal pair with large to enormous margins, used on Aug. 17, 1859 cover from Hualgayoc to Trujillo, cancelled by straight-line "HUALG" handstamp in red, decorative handstamp of the province administration alongside. Provenance: Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4201.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3657 Peru

    Le Coq 1862-63: 1 d. red, a fresh and fine example used on Sept. 2, 1863 entire letter from Paita to Lima, the adhesive tied by straight line PAITA handstamp in black, reverse with LIMA arrival (Sept. 9) cds. 
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3658 Peru

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    1862-63: Le Coq 1 d. pale vermillion, the upper right half of a bisected stamp, a fresh and fine example with large margins, used on April 21, 1866 cover from Lima to Callao, the bisect tied by light LIMA cds in black, "CALLAO CUARTA DISTRIBUC." handstamp in black alongside, reverse with CALLAO arrival (April 21) cds. Two horizontal file folds well away from the franking, an appealing local bisected usage, opinion Holcombe (1985).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 72 (Sept. 1985), lot 1487.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3659 Peru

    1868-72: Le Coq 1 d. green, a fresh and fine example with large margins, used on Sept. 30, 1870 cover from Pisagua to Lima, tied by clear and decorative double framed PISAGUA cds in blue, reverse with LIMA arrival (Oct. 6) cds. Horizontal file fold and paper fault right of adhesive, nevertheless an attractive item, signed Holcombe (1985).
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3660 Peru

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    1871: Trencito 5 c. scarlet, a fresh and fine example with large margins, used on Aug. 25, 1871 cover from Callao to Lima, tied by boxed grill obliterator in black. A most attractive usage, cert. Philatelic Foundation (2002). Provenance: Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002), lot 2980.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3661 Salvador

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    1879: Coat of Arms 1 c. deep green and 10 c. black, used on May 12, 1883 envelope from San Salvador to Berlin, tied by intaglio star in circle with a "SAN SALVADOR" despatch cds in red alongside. Reverse with June 1883 London transit cds in red and Berlin distribution (June 14) cds in black. Part of backflap cut out, nevertheless an appealing cover, cert. RPS (1969).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3662 Salvador

    1879: Coat of Arms 1 c. green in combination with 1887 10 c. orange, used on June 1, 1887 envelope from the general postal administration in San Salvador to embassador of Brazil in Caracas, Venezuela, the adhesives cancelled by Cross in circle mute obliterator in blue with a "SERVICIO POSTAL DEL SALVADOR / S. SALVADOR" despatch cds in violett and "TRANSITO PANAMA" cds (June 14) in black alongside. A fine and attractive presentation of the 11 c. rate abroad of El Salvador.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3663 Uruguay

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    Thin numerals 1859 (June 26): 120 c. pale blue, a superb used example with large margins all round, used on Jan. 6, 1860 cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires tied by oval MONTEVIDEO datestamp in black. Cover toned and part of backflap missing, nevertheless an amazing example of this adhesive on cover. Opinion Holcombe (1999). Provenance: Corinphila sale 116, (Oct. 1999), lot 2135.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 120.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3664 Uruguay

    Thick numerals 1860: 60 c. brown-lilac, two fine used examples with large margins all round, on Dec. 26, 1862 entire letter from Montevideo to Buenos Ayres, tied by oval MONTEVIDEO datestamp in black. An attractive cover bearing two splendid examples of this adhesive. Signed van Dieten.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3665 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 120 c. blue, a used example with large to huge margins all round, used on Oct. 9, 1863 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by oval MONTEVIDEO datestamp in black.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 160.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3666 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 120 c. blue, the lower left half of a bisected example with large to huge margins, used on March 2, 1864 cover from Salto to Buenos Aires tied by 'fancy circular' of Salto with oval SALTO despatch and oval MONTEVIDEO (March 6) datestamps in black alongside. An exceptional usage to pay the 60 c. inland rate, unlisted in Gibbons or Scott, signed Miro; certs. A. Diena (1965), Holcombe (1997), Philatelic Foundation (2021).
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3667 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 180 c. yellow-green, a superb example in a deep shade with large even margins all round, used on undated cover from Carmelo to Montevideo tied by exceptional crisp strike of fancy oval CARMELO handstamp in black, framed FRANCO handstamp alongside. An attractive cover with this sought after adhesive, signed Diaz; cert. Philatelic Foundation (2021) Scott = $ 2'000. Provenance: Collection Roberto Hoffmann, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4233.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3668 Venezuela

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    1859: Fine impression 1 r. blue, a fine and fresh example with good to large margins all round, used on undated cover to Caracas cancelled by crisp strike of 6-pointed star in black. An attractive cover, one out of four to five known covers from this correspondence with the same marking. Cert. Moorhouse (2003).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 3669 Venezuela

    1863-64: Eagle ½ r. orange, a fine and fresh example with close to large margins all round, used on March 2, 1864 entire letter written in Puerto Cabello, despatched at La Guaira (March 6) and directed to Caracas, the adhesive tied by light "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" cds in black. Horizontal file fold just mentioned for accuracy, an appealing entire, signed A. Diena & Roumet.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3670 Venezuela

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    1863-64: Eagle 2 r. green, a used example with close to large margins all round, on Dec. 31, 1863 entire letter to Bordeaux, France endorsed 'p. west india steamer', the adhesive tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" cds in black. Mailed via London and struck there with 'GB / 1F 60 c.' Anglo-French Accountancy handstamp in black, then to Bordeaux (Jan. 2, 64) and charged '8' décimes due upon delivery. A fine and rare entire, cert. Holcombe (1989). Provenance: Corinphila sale 80 (March 1990), 6129.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF
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