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  • Lot# : 1301 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, worn plate, a fine example used on 1863 cover from Mexico City to Guanajuato tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black (Nov. 29). The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces and the letter handstamped "2" in black for a further 2 reales to pay upon receipt (Dec. 3). Rare. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1302 Mexico

    Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used outside of District on 1862 entire letter to Colima tied by neat "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (March 28) in black (Schatzkes fig. 297). A scarce and fine out of District usage, most uncommon in this period. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1303 Mexico

    Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example showing vertical marginal rule, used on 1862 cover to Puebla tied by oval framed "DILIGENCIAS GENERALES / ADMON / DE MEXICO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 830) in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1304 Mexico

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    Morelia 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used example on 5 June 1861 cover to Mexico City tied by very scarce oval framed "DILIGS. GENERALES / ADMON. DE MORELIA" Eagle cachet in black (Schatzkes fig. 899) with framed "GRATIS" handstamp in black above. The stamp crossed by ironed file fold but a rare usage. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1305 Mexico

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    Puebla 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used horizontal pair with large "PUEBLA" overprint (used during the French Occupation of the District) on 19 December 1863 entire letter to Puebla cancelled by "TEHUACAN / FRANCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1233). Small imperfections but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1306 Mexico

    Puebla 1861: 2 r. black on pink used on covers (2), with 1862 single franking to Jalapa bearing top marginal example tied by "PUEBLA / ABRIL 29" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153) and 30 Octcober 1862 single franking to Puebla tied by fine "FRANCO / TEHUACAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig.1232). A choice pair.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1307 Mexico

    San Luis Potosi 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used on 1864 cover from SLP to Monterey tied by oval "CORREOS / S. L. POTOSI" datestamp (May 2) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1446). The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces and the letter handstamped "2" in black for a further 2 reales to pay upon receipt (May 11). Some docketing on front panel but rare.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1308 Mexico

    Vera Cruz 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a very fine used example tied to 1861 cover by framed "MINATITLAN" boxed handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1790) and by manuscript date "Julio 25". A scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1309 Mexico

    Victoria 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used example with good margins all round used on 1862 cover from Cuidad Victoria to Tampico tied by fancy framed "FRANCO" handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 1818). Acid ink and pencil fault but a rare District and cancellation. Signed J.K. Bash.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1310 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 2 r. black on pink without District name, showing portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 13 May 1864 cover from Zacatecas to Mexico City and cancelled by large "8" handstamp in black obliterating Hidalgo (Schatzkes fig. 1849E). Internal docketing shows the cover was received in Mexico City on May 19th. A very rare Provisional usage of this issue after demonetisation (Follansbee NF 8A). Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2013). Note: Zacatecas was in Liberal hands and no supplies of the 1861 issue were invoiced after June 1861, until a supply of 2'850 2 reales adhesives were sent on 3 March 1864.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1311 Mexico

    Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink and 4 r. rose-red on yellow, fine examples used on 1862 cover to Guadalajara tied by Mexico City network handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 827) in black with oval "CORREOS / MEXICO" datestamp (April 10) below. Internal restoration but nevertheless an attractive usage at a scarce rate.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1312 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1861: 1 r. black on green and 8 r. green on red-brown, used examples with the 1 r. showing "void flaw" at upper right corner, on 31 March 1864 cover to Guadalajara tied by "Franco / Mexico" circular datestamps in black. An extremely rare franking paying the 2 ounce rate for a distance above 16 leagues. Cert. Mepsi (2001). Provenance: Collection Jim Mazepa.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1313 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example paying the 2 reales rate, used on 11 May 1861 entire letter to Leon tied by "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 297) struck in blue: in use in this colour from the 2nd to the 28th May 1861 only. Sone minor wear but very scarce. Signed J.M. Bartels, R. Calves. Cert. Mepsi (2018) Scott = $ 190+.
    Starting bid : 175.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1314 Mexico

    Vera Cruz 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a used example on 28 May 1861 cover to Puebla tied by light "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 1749). File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1315 Mexico

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    Lagos 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a quadrisected example used to pay the 1 real rate on 3 May 1861 entire letter to Leon de los Aldamas, tied by straight line "LAGOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 657). File fold just away from the adhesive, a rare and attractive usage. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (2001) Scott = $ 700. Provenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 197.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1316 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1861: 4 r. deep rose on yellow, a very fine used example on 12 September 1863 cover to Vera Cruz lightly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. A very fine stamp in a most unusual shade. Scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2011).
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1317 Mexico

    Vera Cruz 1861: 4 r. pale 'claret' on yellow, a superb used example on 1 Nov. 1861 entire letter to Puebla lightly tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 1749). Exceptional quality.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 360.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1318 Mexico

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    Puebla 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a diagonally bisected example paying the 2 reales rate, used on 1861 entire letter to Orizava tied by two line "PUEBLA / OCTUBRE 5" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153). The entire with a couple of insignificant holes not detracting from the appearance, a scarce and most attractive entire: the "splits" were used in Puebla for a twelve day period in 1861 - Fayolle and Chapman state September 26-Oct 4, 1861 - however the new invoice was only consigned on October 4th and had yet to be received. Cert. Mepsi (1985) Scott =rn$ 950. Provenance: Collection J.K. Bash, Bexar, Houton, Oct 1988, lot 681. Collection P. Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, Nov 2014, lot 4207.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1319 Mexico

    Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example to pay the 2 reales rate, lower left corner of the stamp with sheet marginal line below, used on 1861 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" datestamp (Sept. 6) in black (Schatzkes fig. 500). A fresh and very fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1320 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example to pay the 2 reales rate, lower right corner of the stamp, used on 19 October 1861 cover to Celaya tied by Silao de la Victoria "Eagle" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 529) in black. Some creasing away from the adhesive but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2013) Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1321 Mexico

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    Colima 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a diagonally bisected example used as seal on reverse of refolded 1863 cover to Guadalajara to pay the 4 reales rate, tied by oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamp (June 11) in black (Schatzkes fig. 179). The stamp with ironed horizontal crease but without surcharge and a probable postal fraud usage. Scarce. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 750.rnProvenance: Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 136.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1322 Mexico

    Mexico City 1861: 8 r. green on red-brown, a fine used example of vivid colour and large margins on 10 November 1863 cover to Vera Cruz, neatly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. A very rare stamp on letter and most attractive. Signed Todd AIEP. Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3333.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 850.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1323 Mexico

    Mexico City 1867: Gothic Mexico 2 r. black on pink, a fine used example on 12 April 1868 entire letter to Zacatecas tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. A scarce issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1324 Mexico

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    1892: 10 p. carmine, unusually well centred, unused example with original gum, a very rare stamp indeed. Certificate Behr (2009).
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1325 Mexico

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    1934: 20 p. brown and brown lake, 'National University' unused, gum faults, signed A. Diena and Certificate MEPSI (2011).
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1326 Mexico

    1856: Range of covers (10) and two cover fronts, with single frankings of 1 r. yellow from Guanajuato, Mexico City and Toluca; 1 r. pair on cover from Toluca and five examples of the 1 r. used on 1857 front from Guadalajara; 2 r. green single frankings on covers from Catorce, Durango, Queretaro, San Juan del Rio, San Luis Potosi and Sombrerete and a cover front with 2 r. tied by rare "Fuerte" handstamp in red. A most attractive group. 
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1327 Mexico

    Mexico City 1861: Cover fronts (2) from Mexico City to Mazatlan, a distance of some 500+ miles and in insurrection against the Conservative / Imperial Govt., with 26 Oct. 1862 cover front bearing 2 r. black on pink tied by Mexico network cancel with "CORREOS / MEXICO" datestamp adjacent (Oct. 26) and endorsed "Por la via de Durango", and a second front from the same correspondence franked 1 r. black on green and 2 r. black on pink similarly cancelled (Nov. 2) endorsed "Por la via de Morelia y Colima". Despite faults a most unusual pairing.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1328 Mexico

    1861: Covers (8) with single 1 r. black on green tied by fine oval "Franco / Salamanca" in black, 2 r. black on pink single frankings with generally superb strikes from Culiacan, Guanajuato, Jalapa, Mexico City (stamp with position 65 plate flaw), Queretaro, San Juan del Rio and Zacatecas and an 8 r. black on red-brown used from Mexico City to Puebla.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1329 Mexico

    1863/64: Correpondence (9, all except two covers with long and complete contents) from Metz to a Lieutenant Colonel of the Engineers serving with the Corps Expeditionaire du Mexique, all covers with 1862 Empire frankings: seven covers mailed via Great Britain at 50 c. rate and two by French ships at concessionary 20 c. rate, eight cancelled by '2336' gros chiffres of Metz (last cover cancelled at Roussy-Le-Village and written in Mondorf, Luxembourg) and sent via Paris with Control datestamps (to check and endorse the rates) of transit, with one February 1864 cover at 50 c. rate showing rare usage of "CORPS EXP. MEXIQUE / BAU A" circular datestamp (April 1) applied as a backstamp. Plus two further covers to the Colonel mailed locally upon arrival home to Metz (March 1866) and a local May 1866 cover with fine "Paris A Strasbourg / A" TPO cds. Some imperfections to be expected but a fascinating and rare correspondence (11 covers).
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1330 Nicaragua

    1929: 50 c. / 1 Cor "Airplanes over "Mt MOMOTOMBO" three 'Die Proofs' in unissued colours, red blue and green, mounted to card, all somewhat foxed.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1331 Panama

    1857/61: Washington 10 c. green, a fine example of good colour used on 1859 cover endorsed "via Panama" to Francestown, New Hampshire; neatly tied by "SAN FRANCISCO / Cal." despatch cds (Dec 5) in black. An attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 75.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 80.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1332 Canalzone

    1916 (April 24): 'Fernandez de Cordoba' 2 c. postal stationery envelope, H&G 2b, a fine unused example showing the variety "Vignette & CANAL ZONE Only", without the red frame and duty plate. Rare and very fine Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1333 Canalzone

    Canal Zone 1909/10: 1 c. dark green & black, single and pair on obverse and pair and strip of five on reverse; used as Postage Dues on 1913 unpaid cover from 'Hampden / Jamaica' (May 26) with 'T' marking alongside neat datestamp, all tied by PARAISO / CZ datestamps (June 20) in black. Scarce and very fine, would benefit by being opened for display.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1334 Paraguay

    Colonial 1778 (Nov. 7): Large part entire letter to Buenos Ayres, rated "1½" reales in manuscript, struck with fine strike of rare "PARAGVAY" straight line handstamp in greyish-black. Scarce with contents at this early date.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1335 Paraguay

    Colonial 1796/1800c.: Cover to Buenos Ayres, rated "1" real in manuscript, struck with superb truncated "YTAPUA" handstamp in red. Somewhat aged but very rare.

    New Starting Price from the consigner received after catalogue printing

    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1336 Paraguay

    Colonial 1811 (Jan. 19): Entire letter from Asuncion to Buens Ayres, rated "1½" reales in mansucript, struck with superb straight line "PARAGVAY" handstamp in red. The entire written just four months before Paraguay declared independence from Spain. An exceptional strike for this marking and very rare on an entire letter.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 480.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1337 Paraguay

    1854 (May 7): Entire letter from Asuncion to Corrientes, endorsed "por ubsequio del Sr. Dn. Pedro Rivas" at lower left, struck with fine strike of oval framed "ADMON GRAL / DE / CORREOS / DE LA R. DEL P." handstamp in brown. Exceptional for this marking and letter with interesting contents.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1338 Paraguay

    1860 (Nov. 20): Entire letter tfrom Asuncion to Buenos Ayres endorsed "pr. Spora", rated "1" real prepaid in red manuscript, struck with oval framed "ADMON. GRAL DE CORREOS / DE LA. R. DEL P." handstamp in black at lower left. A fine and very scarce entire.

    New Starting Price from the consigner received after catalogue printing

    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1339 Paraguay

    1878/1964: Collection in a large Schaubeck album and three other books, containing a collection of Paraguay, its officials and approximately thirty-five letters and postal stationery. The album shows a good range of completeness with many specialised pieces, so 1878 handstamp surcharge 5 c. on 1 r. containing four copies including the blue overprint fine used. The 1904 lion design is included with forty-three proofs on thick card, the letters include a 1900 "Villa Hayes" letter to Switzerland. Collections of Paraguay are not often found. The quality is largely good or better.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1340 Paraguay

    1909/1948: Collection of seventy-two mostly airmail entires, with PANAM, First Flight RIO de JANEIRO to ASUNCION and mixed franking Brazil and Paraguay, 1932 and 1935 Zeppelin Flights, Condor and Air France flights, many registered items and other unusual material.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1341 Peru

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    British Post Offices 1867: Great Britain 10 d. red-brown, a single example (Gi Z51) used on 1872 entire letter from Callao to France endorsed "per RM Steamer", tied by bold "C38" obliterator in black. Reverse with Callao cds (May 14) and London cds in red (June 13) where "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking applied in black. Taxed at single rate on arrival with handstruck '15' décimes charge marking in black. An attractive and extremely fine and scarce cover. Cert. BPA (2021).rnProvenance: Collection Jack Blanc.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1342 Peru

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    1866/67: Llama 10 c. vermilion, used on 1874 entire letter from Lima to Bordeaux, France endorsed "via Panama" tied by Lima cds (May 13) in black. Thence via British P.O. in Callao with the rate to Panama prepaid with Great Britain 1873/80 6 d. grey pl. 13 (Gi. Z46) tied by bold "C38" obliterator in black. Reverse with Callao datestamp (May 14) and London transit cds (June 12) where framed '"GB / 1F 90c.'' accountancy marking was applied. Charged due with '15' décimes handstruck in black on arrival. A fresh and fine entire of great scarcity. Cert. RPS (1957), BPA (2021).rnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5193; Collection Jack Blanc.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1343 Peru

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    1857 (Dec. 1): PSNC 1 r. deep blue on blued paper, an unused example of rich colour, superb large margins all round, part og. A rare stamp so fine. Cert. BPA (2021) Scott = $ 1'700.
    Starting bid : 650.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1344 Peru

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    1857 (Dec. 1): PSNC 2 r. brown-red on blued paper, an unused example of rich colour, large margins all round, part og. A rare stamp so fine. Cert. BPA (2021) Scott = $ 1'900.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1345 Peru

    1857/63: PSNC collection with two genuine used examples of the 1 r. blue on blued paper, each cancelled by Lima datestamps (Jan. and Feb., 1858) in black but with close to touched margins (Scott = $ 4'500), 1 r. red-brown and 2 r. blue (reversed colours) each printed on vertically laid paper (Scott = $ 800), the early 1861/63 reprints by Perkins Bacon, 22 examples, with 2 r. in brown and deep brown (2), 1 r. in red-brown (5, incl. a pair) and 2 r. in pale red-brown, 1 r. green and 2 r. green (5 incl. a pair), 1 r. in deep blue and in grey-blue, 2 r. in deep blue (2), 1 r. orange-yellow (3 and a pair) and 2 r. orange-yellow (3); generally fine, a scarce and most attractive assembly.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1346 Peru

    1858 (March 1): 1 d. deep blue, an unused example, Transfer Type 8 on the bloc report of 20 subjects, with large even margins all round, of fresh colour, large part og. A very rare stamp unused, especially so with gum Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1347 Peru

    1858 (March 1): 1 d. deep blue, a replating of the Hausberg bloc report of 20 subjects, missing just 20, including seven horizontal pairs, all cancelled in black. Generally fine, a scarce group Scott = $ 900+.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 280.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1348 Peru

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    Catalogue# : 3a
    1858: 1d deep blue, vertical pair with good to wide margins of fresh vibrant colour, cancelled framed "CHICLAYO" in blue on letter dated 9. April 1861 with full content to Lima. A fine and rare letter.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1349 Peru

    1858 (March 10): Medio ½ peso rose-red, Error of Colour for buff, Hall Type E, a used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by Tacna datestamp (17 May 1858) in black. A very fine example of this rare stamp. Signed A. Puppo Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1350 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. pale slate-blue, a fine horizontal pair with good margins all round, used with 1860/61 1 d. deep blue vertical pair on 13 April 1860 cover from Concepcion (which had no cancelling device at this date) near Jauja to Lima, each pair cancelled by fine dotted "JAUJA" despatch handstamps in blue. An outstanding and extremely rare, most probably unique, mixed issue combination cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1972) and Brian Moorhouse (2008). Provenance: Collection "Crown Point", Corinphila sale 131, 8 Oct 2001, lot 6861.
    Starting bid : 1,200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1351 Peru

    1858 (Dec.): 1 p. red, a fine large margined example in a pale rose shade, contemporary scuff at top margin, used on 1859 entire letter to Cochabamba tied "Admon. Pral de Correos de Tacna" cds (Jan. 18) in black. Rated "1½" reales to pay in manuscript on receipt.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1352 Peru

    1857/58: 1 p. red, a fine used example cancelled by superb strike of dotted "Huancayo" in black, with two 1 p. red single frankings on covers with enormous example used on 1859 entire from Tacna to Cochabamba, Bolivia and a superb example used as single franking from Lima to Cajamarca. A splendid group.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1353 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 d. deep blue, a group of five pairs, three being vertical with one showing major printing flaw, together with 1 d. blue vertical pair on cover to Lima (signed Calves and Holcombe), together with an 1860 cover from Callao to Arequipa franked by 1 peseta brick-red. An attractive group.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1354 Peru

    1862: 1d vermillion, embossing on side, rotated 90 degrees clockwise, close to good margined copy cancelled "ARICA", a second copy is cancelled "YQUIQUE" with faults. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1355 Peru

    1862/63: le Coq 1 d. pink, a single example with variety "Arms Embossed Sideways", used in 1865 entire letter to Lima tied by "Tacna" cds (Dec. 21) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival (Dec. 26) in blue. The cover with file folds well away from the adhesive, a very scarce usage of this variety on letter. Signed Puppo.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 250.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1356 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, a diagonally bisected example used to pay the 5 c. rate, tied to 1866 cover to Lima by Callao cds in black (April 12). Framed "LIMA / DISTRIBUTION" handstamp at right and reverse with Lima arrival cds (same day). File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce usage. Cert. BPA (2021) Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1357 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example showing variety "Arms Embossed Inverted", cancelled by part "PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY / VAPOR COPIAPO" in blue. Exceptionally rare used thus, nearly all used examples showing this variety are cancelled in December 1872 Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 650.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1358 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example showing variety "Arms Embossed Inverted", cancelled by part "Iquique / Peru" cds (Dec., 1872) in black. Rare and very fine Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1359 Peru

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    1868: 'Le Coq' 1 d. blue-green, fine used example with good margins all round, showing variety "Frame Inverted", neatly cancelled, rare variety, very fine. Signed and certificate Alberto Diena (1962). Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1360 Peru

    1868: 'Le Coq' 1d blue-green, fine used example with good margins all round, showing variety "Frame Inverted", neatly cancelled TACNA, rare variety, signed Herbert Bloch. Rare and very fine Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1361 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a diagonally bisected example used on small part piece to pay the 5 c. rate by Train to Callao, tied by readable strike of the very rare oval "COMPANIA DE LOS / FERROCARRILES / DE LIMA" cachet in black (Emsing E194). This private company marking of the owner's of the Railway was probably applied due to Government pressure on the company not to carry uncancelled mail - a fine of ten times the postage was levied on each item. Just a fragment but very rare. Cert. E. Diena (1987) Scott = $ 2'000 on cover.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1362 Peru

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    1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a superb used horizontal strip of eleven with one stamp showing coil-join, all tied by seven strikes of the Lima grill handstamp in black, the cover additionally franked by January 1872 1 p. orange-yellow, with two strips of three, a strip of four and a strip of six. The cover originally sent from Lima with docketing of receipt (25 October 1871) on reverse; re-used from Ayacucho to Huancavelica, contrary to regulations, and the extraordinary franking of 1 peseta adhesives tied by twenty-three strikes of the floral registration marking over the original Lima datestamps of January 1872. One strip of three 1 p. with damaged stamp and a few other imperfections of no great significance, however, without doubt the largest known franking for the 1 p. value and the largest recorded mixed combination franking of these stamps. A major rarity of Peruvian philately. Cert. Samamé (2022).
    Starting bid : 5,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1363 Peru

    1868/72: Le Coq 1 p. orange, a used strip of nine, with large margins on three sides and thus close at top, each stamp cancelled by dotted "HUANCo." handstamp in black of Huanuco, small imperfections and four vertical creases but nevertheless a remarkable strip (one of the largest recorded) and a very rare multiple.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1364 Peru

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    1868/72: Le Coq 1 p. orange, a diagonally bisected example used on 1877 cover to Valparaiso, Chile tied by "Iquique / Pral" cds (March 5) in black. Reverse with Valparaiso (March 10) arrival cds. The envelope with some edge wear but a very rare usage. Cert. BPA (2021) Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1365 Peru

    1873 (March): 'Llamita' 2 c. deep blue, rouletted horizontally, an unused strip of ten of fresh rich colour, one or two insignificant age spots on full large part og. with most unmounted og. A magnificent and rare multiple. Signed Puppo Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1366 Peru

    1881 (Jan.): 25 c. deep rose and 25 c. pale rose, two complete sheets of 50 subjects (10 x 5) unused, the darker shade with position 2 showing "52" for 25 in top right corner, pos. 25-26 with one value tablet on each almost missing; and a sheet in a paler shade with weaker value tablet numerals throughout with many (pos. 26, 39, 49 etc.) with almost blank Duty plates and many with just one figure of the '25' showing. Somewhat typical condition with creasing and occasional closed tear but relatively fine for these.
    Starting bid : 250.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1367 Peru

    Arequipa 1883: 10 c. vermilion, lithographed on white wove paper, a complete sheet of twenty-five subjects (5 x 5) showing the imperfect positioning of the lithographic stone especially in the fourth vertical row, slight soiling on one stamp otherwise fresh and fine with large part og. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 260.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1368 Peru

    1830/1950c.: Collection with 1857 PSNC 1 r. blue on blued unused but slightly toned and without gum, 1858 1 pi. red fine used, Dec. 1858 1 p. fine used, 1871 Trencito 5 c. used, large range of covers from pre-stamp incl. 1830 cover from Jauja to Lima, 1847 straight line TRUJILLO in black, 1858 1 p. red on covers (2), 1866 Llama issue covers incl. 20 c. brown used to Cochabamba, Le Coq 1 d. red on cover to Genova via London, 1 d. green on covers, 1874/84 issue on covers incl. three with GB combination usages and a page with GB issues used in Callao incl. two 5 s. rose, pl. 1 and 2. Condition obviously variable but a large and interesting lot.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1369 Peru

    1858 (March 1): 1 d. deep blue (shades), the study on leaves with single used examples (6) and used pairs (13) with seven horizontal pairs and six vertical, nearly all of fine appearance with an array of cancellation interest and plate flaws. A scarce group Scott = $ 1'500+.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1370 Peru

    1858 (March 1): The second issue collection with 1 d. deep blue Plating study after Hausburg, including 1 d. unused (2) and used (36), and usages on covers (10) with single frankings (1), pairs on cover (9) and a strip of four on cover to Corocoro, 1 peseta red with used examples (24) and usages on covers (5) including one bearing a pair; ½ peso yellow used (4) and a bisect on piece, and a ½ peso red Error of Colour used but with faults. The 1 dinero and 1 peseta sections exceptional and a most unusual in such quantity and quality. Viewing is recommended Scott = $ 12'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1371 Peru

    1862/1871: Lecoq first and second issue, fine collection of entires, strips and single stamps, with postmark interest consisting of eight entires with cancellations including "ISLAS" in blue, "PISCO" and "HUANC", two large pieces postmarked "PAITA" and "PIURA", a strip of six a strip of five, eight strips of three and nine pairs, as well as fiftyseven stamps and a proof of the 1d 1862 in black. The stamp collection includes an 1868 1d blue green, inverted frame, a number of minor varieties on the lettering. The quality is somewhat mixed, with many very fine copies.  Enjoyable collection for the specialist.  
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 800.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1372 Peru

    1862/73: Le Coq issue, the collection on leaves with 1 d. pink in unused strips of three (2) and a fine strip of five, used examples with cancellation interest (superb strikes of Chala and Huacho datestamps) and a strip of five cancelled at Pasco, 1 d. pink single franking cover to Lima cancelled by scarce "Cerro Azul" dotted oval, 1 p. brown used including two horizontal pairs and a very rare 1 p. brown pair on letter on entire letter to Cochabamba; 1 p. yellow used examples incl. pairs and two scarce strips of three and a 'Llamita' 2 c. blue two page study. A scarce group with much of interest (38 items).
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1373 Peru

    1862/68: Le Coq Issue, the cover collection (33 items) on leaves with usages of 1862 1 d. pink (shades) on cover with single usages from Callao, Lima (including covers to Bolivia and three to Italy), Paita, Piura, San Pedro, 1 d. pink (2) on cover from Tacna, 1 d. pink pair on cover from Chachapoyas, a 1 d. pink bisected usage on cover from Lima to Callao and 1868 1 d. green with single usages from Arica, Guanape (in blue), Hualgayoc, Huanchaco (in blue), Jauja, Lima (incl. three covers to Italy - one taxed with Italian Dues on arrival), Puno, Tacna (5, with cancels in red, black and in blue), Yquique (2, in differing shades), 1 d. green pairs on covers from Iquique and Tacna. Condition varies but many very fine.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1374 Peru

    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, the album page with an unused example and eleven used examples with choice cancellations of Callao, Chala in blue, Chiclayo in blue, Cuzco, rare Ferreñafe in blue (2 examples), Mollendo, Moro in blue, Santa Ana and Tarma. A most attractive group.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1375 Peru

    1870: 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet / pale red, the collection on leaves (55 items) with unused examples incl. a pair and strip of three in the scarlet shade, and the wonderful cancellation study with usages including framed handstamps of Arica, Ilo, Lima, Mollendo (3, incl. a pair); dotted oval Callao (incl. a rare pair on cover front), Chancay (in blue), Pisco; circular datestamps of Callao (7), Chorillos (in black and blue), Lima with 1872 cover to Callao and Tacna (in blue); manuscript usages, Lima grill handstamps incl. a cover, British "C38" of Callao and an exceptional example with large part "1/5d." charge mark, straight line Paita and rare "Receptoria de Chicama" in blue.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1376 Peru

    1874/83: Collection on leaves with 1874 set unused together with 10 c. green imperf. pair and marginal single, 1874/79 Pacific War "UPU/PERU" overprinted set unused incl. page with varieties, unused multiples and cancellation study plus a January 1880 cover to Italy, scarce 2 c. vertical optd. in black used on piece in Lima, Jan 1881 "UPU/LIMA" issue incl. rare 50 c. green unused (signed Puppo), 1883 'Triangle' Overprint with 1 c. orange showing overprint types unused including block of 35 and lower marginal block of 30 and a cover with strip of five, pair with opt. double unused and single with inverted opt. used, 5 c. ultramarine unused (3) and used examples, 10 c. green unused in black incl. a block of 35 from top right of sheet and in blue; usages of 10 c. green on covers (3);  50 c. green unused and used, scarce 1 s. rose unused (6) and used (6) incl. a pair.overprinted Triangle and "UPU/PERU" 1 c. green unused (12) incl. two blocks of four) and optd. in red with single, pair and block of four, 2 c. vermilion unused and used showing Triangle types incl. unused blocks of four (2), strip of five, block of six and corner block of 25, also an example with "Triangle Double" variety, 5 c. ultramarine overprint Triangle in red used (rare) and in black incl. an unused block of four and a block of 25 from top left of sheet and a rare usage on 1884 cover, Oct. 1883 Horseshoe opt. set unused etc. A splendid and unusual lot (273 items).
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1377 Peru

    Provisional Issues during the Pacific War 1881/85: The two volume collection with superb study of the Arequipa provisional issues with Jan. 1881 5 c. blue unused and in unused multiples with used examples and an example on taxed cover to Lima, 25 c. red (shades) with unused and used examples, scarce 5 sols yellow unused and used examples with some on piece, Feb. 1881 10 c. blue with red circle handstamp with unused and used examples incl. multiples and covers, 1883 10 c. rose block of ten and sheet of twenty-five unused, bisected diagonally on covers (2, both signed Puppo), 1885 10 c. grey in imperf. sheets of twenty (2), 10 c. olive in sheet of twenty, 1881 Ayacucho 10 c. used (3), 1881/83 Cuzco negative "18°/DISTRITO" on 10 c. red in unused multiples incl. a block of ten (4), 1883 oval CUZCO overprint on 10 c. rose in a block of four, 1883/84 issues for Moquegua with perf. 5 c. blue on cover, and Puno incl. a cover with bisected 10 c. rose used from Puno to Arequipa, 1882/83 perf. issues optd. incl. a 10 c. blue on cover, Yca with 1884 "Yca / Vapor" overprints on five stamps etc. An outstanding collection of seldom seen material (278 items).
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1378 Peru

    Peru, Moens, J.-B. 1878 LES TIMBRES DU PEROU, 2ème édition with 104 pages and 42 gravures sur bois, print run of 150 examples, half leather hardbound with raised and gold tooled spine, ex library Frederick Adolphus Philbrick, Middle Temple.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1379 Uruguay

    1859 (March 8): Prepaid cover to Montevideo struck with framed FRANCA alongside "ADMON. DE CORREOS / REP. O DEL URUG. / PAYSANDÚ" handstamp, both in bright purple ink. Central file fold away from the markings but scarce.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1380 Uruguay

    1866: '20' on 6 c. rose, a used example with large margins all round and trace of adjoining stamp at base, used on 1867 registered cover to Tacuarembó tied by framed "CERTIFICADO" handstamp with repeated strike at left and oval "Montevideo" despatch datestamp (March 13) all in black. Receipted in manuscript on reverse. Envelope slightly tired but a very scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1381 Uruguay

    1877: Rouletted 10 c. vermilion, a used example tied to 1877 cover to Genova tied by 'Correo / Montevideo' cds in blue (Aug. 5). Carried on Italian Steamer and struck with italic "Da Montevideo / coi Postali Italiani" in black. Taxed on arrival in Genova with Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 lire tied in black (Sept. 2). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1382 Uruguay

    1859/1910: Fine collection from early issues with eleven copies of the popular 1859 Montevideo "Sun" issue, mostly in very fine condition with signatures Diena and other experts. The 1864 issue is also well represented, the 15c overprint from 1866 is present bearing a double overprint. The surprisingly difficult to find later issues from 1866 are well represented with good shades and a range of postmarks. The 1910 Centenary of independence can be documented with a single strike die proof on medium thick paper. A pleasing collection for the specialist.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 420.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1383 Venezuela

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    1900: 1 b. slate, "without overprint" so called "Bolivar negro", unused, regummed but very rare. Certificate Dr. Heister BPP (2005) Scott = $7'000.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1384 Venezuela

    1938: 15 c. / 3 b. Airmail issue, four American Bank Note Company, Die Proofs in issued colours mounted on card, some stains, rare proofs.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 220.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1385 Venezuela

    La Guaira 1864: 2 r. green, perf. 13 (Gi 14), a sheet marginal example used on 1865 cover to Paris, cancelled by "Correos / La Guaira" cds (Jan. 8) in black. Reverse with London transit cds (Jan. 30) in red and struck with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking. Charged '16' decimés handstruck due upon arrival. Side flaps missing but a scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1386 Afghanistan

    1877/78: Issued at Jalalabad, the full composite sheet of 40 subjects, issued in yellow with 25 shahi values (four with full date), 8 Sanar values, 3 Abasi types and two of each for the ½ and 1 rupee values, printed on medium white laid paper. Stuck down to backing paper at corners, otherwise generally fine, unused as issued, a scarce full sheet Gi = £ 400++.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1387 Afghanistan

    1874/1969: Collection and loose with 1874/75 (dated 1291) set of three values unused (Gi 15/17), 1875/76 1 abasi purple unused (Gi 21), 1890 'Kingdom' issues on coloured papers, a range of 19 blocks of four incl. unissued 1 r. slate-blue registration stamp, 1907/08 Coat of Arms 2 ab. blue sheet of eighteen on 'Howard & Jones' paper imperforate (Gi 157), rare 1 r. green sheet of sixteen unused (Gi 158) and single examples of each and scarce 1908 1 r. blue-green unused, 1921 Habibia College 15 p. in unused tête-bêche pair, 1926 10 p. violet-blue block of four unused, 1928 Parcel Post 2 a. orange sheet of eight unused, 3 a. green in sheets of four (two perf., one imperf.), 1928 40 p. ultramarine sheet of twenty with tête-bêche pair in lower row, 1929 Parcel Post 3 a. brown in perf. and imperf. sheets of four unused, 1939 Airmail issue in imperf. pairs and imperf. between 20 a. green in a block of six, together with 1940-1969 collection on attractive printed leaves seemingly complete unused. A magnificent group in much above average condition and seldom encountered nowadays.
    Starting bid : 600.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1388 Imperial China

    1878: 1 ca yellow-green, thin paper, first setting, unused without gum, even perforations, a very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 340.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1389 Imperial China

    1878: 1 ca yellow-green, thin paper, first setting, unused without gum, usual irregular perfs, perforation slightly skewed, a fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 180.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1390 Imperial China

    1878: 3 ca brown-red, thicker paper, third setting, unused with large part og., typically perfed and well centred, a very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 450.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1391 Imperial China

    1878: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, unused large part og., evenly perfed and well centred in good quality, a very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 460.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1392 Imperial China

    1878: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, used, cancelled with fine AMOY CUSTOMS MAIL MATTER cachet in red, evenly perfed and well centred, a very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 240.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1393 Imperial China

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    1878: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, fine used cancelled part seal "Peking" in blue and part strike customs mark, better than usual only slightly irregular perforation, a fine stamp. Certificate The Philatelic Foundation (2014).
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1394 Imperial China

    1878: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, fine used cancelled indistinct seal cancellation in black, better than usual perforation, a fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1395 Imperial China

    1878: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, good to fine used example, cancelled by almost complete strike PEKING chop in blue, decorative stamp.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 140.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1396 Imperial China

    1878: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, two used examples, cancelled by single strike CUSTOMS SHANGAI,  dated JUL 16 81 cachet in black, two fine examples.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1397 Imperial China

    1878: 5 ca orange, thin paper, first setting, used, cancelled with part strike large TIENTSIN chop in black, evenly perfed and well centred, a very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 180.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 1398 Imperial China

    1878: 5 ca orange, thin paper, first setting, used, cancelled with part chop in blue, evenly perfed and centred, a fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1399 Imperial China

    1878/83: 3 ca brown red, thin paper, first setting, three used examples, 5 ca chrome-yellow, thicker paper, third setting, used and two further large dragon stamps, all with mostly minor imperfections.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF

    Lot# : 1400 Imperial China

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    1878: 1 ca yellow-green, 3 ca brown red, and 5 ca orange, all thin paper, first setting, good used and 1 ca green thicker paper third setting with blue "Seal Chop Peking", all with small faults and three with certificates "The Philatelic Foundation". Good Lot.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 550.00 CHF
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