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  • Lot# : 101 Mexico

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    Pachuca 1856: 2 r. pale green, two used examples with good margins all round, each with District name in red, one cancelled by oval framed FRANCO / EN ACTOPAN in black and the second example cancelled by framed ML DEL / CHICO handstamp in red (Schatzkes figs. 1123 and 1129). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 102 Mexico

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    Tixtla Guerrero 1856: 2 r. green, a used example with good margins all round, District overprint reading down at left, cancelled by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. A scarce and elusive District.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 103 Mexico

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    Tlalpujahua 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamp at top, used on small piece cancelled by complete FRANCO EN / TLALPUJAHUA handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1649). A scarce District with just 4'520 of the 2 real invoiced during the first issue. Signed J.K. Bash, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 104 Mexico

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    Victoria 1856: 2 r. emerald, a used example with large margins all round of this scarce shade, cancelled by framed TULA DE / TAMAULIPAS handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1838) in red. A fine and scarce stamp. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 105 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval VERA CRUZ datestamp (28 Feb 1857) in black. A choice example. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 106 Mexico

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    Mexico 1861: 2 r. grey-black on pink, a used example with touched to large margins all round, used on 1863 cover frorm Mexico City endorsed "via London" to Llanes, Spain tied by circular grill handstamp in black with "Franco / Mexico" cds adjacent. Reverse with circular "CONSULADO BRITANICO / MEXICO" negative seal handstamp (Heath & Schimmer fig. 26B) and double arc VERA CRUZ cds of the British P.O. in black (Feb 1) and London transit (March 2) in red. Obverse with "1/-" pre-payment in red manuscript and charged "8Rs." due in red on arrival. Edge wear and reverse flap torn but a very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 107 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow,  a horizontal strip of three of fine colour with large margins all round, used on small piece cancelled by Mexico City grid cancels (either used out of District or cancelled upon arrival) in black (Schatzkes fig. 827). An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Mepsi (1998) Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 108 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1864/66: Eagle 1 r. blue, fourth period Inv. 94-1865, a used example crossed by file fold on 14 August 1865 entire letter from Vera Cruz to New York endorsed "pr. Vera Cruz" steamer at top, tied by "Franqueado / Vera Cruz" cds in black. Handstamped "10" (cents) due marking of arrival on obverse and internal notation of receipt (Aug 28). A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 109 Mexico

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    Tampico 1864/66: 1 r. ultramarine, third period Inv. 194-1864 (1'500 stamps consigned), a used horizontal strip of four in a pale shade, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CORREOS / TAMPICO circular datestamps (Jan 2, 1865) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1581). A fine and most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3399.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 110 Mexico

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    Mexico 1867: Gothic Mexico 8 r. green on red red-brown, a used example with large margins all round (rare on this stamp), lightly cancelled in black. Signed J.K. Bash, J.F. Brun. Certs. Calves (2005), Behr (2010) Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 111 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1868: Thick figures 50 c. blue on pale pink, perf. Inv. 12-68, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the 25 c., a used example lightly cancelled at Queretaro in black; with normal 25 c. unused example for comparison. A very rare and elusive stamp. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. B. Behr (1995) Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 112 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1872: 100 c. grey-lilac, imperforate, Invoice 35-72, a horizontal pair and a horizontal strip of three used on piece, cancelled by two strikes of pearled oval "FRANCO / EN SALAMANCA" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330). Minor pre-application thin on one stamp but a remarkable sub-consigned multiple usage of the top value. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 250++.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, London, 7 April 1964, lot 319; Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3554.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 113 Mexico

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    1935: Non-Stop-Flight Amelia Earhart, 20 c. carmine with overprint. Unmounted and original gum with various signatures, certifcate FRIEDL EXPER COMMITTE, issued by Herbert J. Bloch and also signed by him. The Mandandt of the expertise was. F. W. Kessler, the famous airmail dealer from New York,  Mi =  € 3000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 114 Mexico

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 115 Mexico

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    1856/61: The used classic selection incl. multiples with ½ r. blue with rare used block of four used in Guanajuato, ½ r. sheet marginal pair on piece cancelled on the Diligencias, stunning ½ r. marginal pair used in Vera Cruz, two further ½ r. pairs and five single examples with one cancelled in red; 1 r. yellow with single examples (12) incl. cancellations in blue (Tlacotalpan), and in red (2), 1 r. pairs (5) with superb complete "San Juan de Lagos" in black and Tepec cancel in red; 2 r. green used (18) with five showing complete cancels on piece incl. "Encarnacion" and "La Piedad" usages, 4 r. red single examples (6) and covers (2) with vertically bisected examples, 1861 ½ r. black on buff with singles (2), a pair, a block of four used in SLP on piece and a cover, 1 r. black on green with singles (3) and pairs (4), 2 r. grey-black singles (9), 4 r. red on yellow (3), 4 r. black on yellow (6), 8 r. black on red-brown used (4), 1867 gothic 4 r. rose etc. A fine and most appealing lot (93 items).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 116 Mexico

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    1856/1903: Collection in mainly used condition, containing a fine range of the 'Hidalgo' and subsequent issues, including eight entires and  some varieties, including two stamps with a 'Pli accordeon' pre print paper fold, and some postmark and district overprint interest.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 117 Mexico

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    1864/66: The small range (12) with used examples incl. ½ r. (2, one Inv. 162-1865 to Mexico with 200 sent only), 1 r. ultramarine from 1st. period used in Moctezuma, 2 r. orange (3, two are sub-consigned), 4 r. green (3, two from Vera Cruz from Inv. 6-1866 and 38-1866) and 8 r. red (3, from Mexico City Inv. 219-1864, two from Vera Cruz Inv. 171-1865 and 6-1866), generally very fine, a scarce group Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 118 France

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    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 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 119 Panama

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    1843 (Nov 10): Unpaid cover from Panama to London, struck on obverse with extremely rareBritish Post Office "PANAMA" circular handstamp in black without date - unlisted by Parmenter, Gordon & Morton - and reverse, opening well for display, showing "KINGSTON / JAMAICA" cds (Nov 29) in black and London arrival cds in red (9 Jan 1844); where charged "1/-" to pay. Usual file folds but a very rare cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 120 Panama

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    1846 (Feb 9): Entire letter from Paita, Peru to London, with reverse showing fine framed "PANAMA / FORWARDED BY / FREDERICK W. BYRNE" Forwarding Agent's handstamp in black, alongside Brtitish P.O. double arc "PANAMA" datestamp in bright red (Feb 21, 1846) - the earliest recorded usage of this datestamp - and London arrival above (April 10) where charged at 2 s. to pay in manuscript. An important entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 121 Panama

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    1850c.: Cover to the Purser of U.S. ship St. Mary's at Valparaiso, Chile with "PHILADLEPHIA / PA" despatch cds (Oct 10) in blue and straight line "PAID" in red. Reverse with superb oval "FORWARDED BY / ZACHRISSON, NELSON & Co. / PANAMA" Agent's cachet in black. Docketing "2½" reales due upon delivery at upper left. Cover sensibly opened for Exhibit dispay, scarce and most attractive. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 122 Panama

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    1853 (April 29): Entire letter from San Francisco to Valparaiso, Chile endorsed "via Panama", struck with "PAID" in black (and endorsed thus in manuscript at lower left) with "1/-" in red manuscript and good strike of rare "♚ / PAID / AT / PANAMA" in red. Reverse with beautiful negative sender's handstamp of "Grogan & Lent / Commission House / San Francisco" in blue and exceptional strike of double arc "PANAMA" code B cds of British P.O. (May 23). Rare. Ex Brian Moorhouse estate Gi CC5 = £ 1'900/Scott A82 = $ 2'200.rnProvenance: Collection James de Voss.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 123 Panama

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    1857 (May 20): Unpaid cover from New York to Bogotá, addressed to Tomas de Mosquera (later President of Colombia), placed into the mails in Colon, rated "25" centavos to pay in red crayon manuscript, struck with superb circular "ADMINISTRACION DE CORREOS DE COLON / DABE" in red ('Dabe' an error for 'Debe'). Superb. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 124 Panama

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    1859 (July 2): Prepaid entire letter to New York, struck on despatch with oval framed "BOGOTÁ / FRANCA" and rate '15' in blue, reverse with further paid rate '25' in blue; struck with fine circular "ADMINISTRACION DE CORREOS DE COLON / FRANCA" in red with oval "FORWARDED BY / C.J. FOX / ASPINWALL" Agent's cachet in red and thereafter travelling outside the mails to destination and internally docketed (July 27) on receipt. A rare and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 125 Panama

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    1860 (Oct 31): Entire letter from Barranquilla to New York, carried outside the mails, struck with oval framed Forwarding Agent's cachet "From / T.R. COWAN / SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT / COLON. NEW GRANADA", superb in red. Internal docketing of receipt and answer (Nov 27) in New York. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 126 Panama

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    1860:Entire letter to New York with British P.O. VALPARAISO double arc cds on reverse (Nov 18), fine two line "PAID TO / PANAMA" in red and superb "PANAMA" code A double arc cds of transit (Dec 6) in black. "Steamship / 10" due upon arrival in New York (Dec 26). A fine entire that opens well for Exhibit display. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 127 Panama

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    1869: Printed envelope depicting the offices of "N. Brandon & Co." in Panama, sent unpaid to Bordeaux at double rate, struck with octagonal "ASPINWALL / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" datestamp (June 1) in black (Salles fig. 1416) and carried on steamer "Panama" with Bordeaux arrival (June 27) on reverse and taxed with handstrcuk "20" décime due. An unusual cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse esate.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 128 Panama

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    1885: Stampless cover from Colon to Bremen endorsed "Paid" and "via England", mailed during stamp shortage with superb "AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL / COLON" nine barred duplex in black (July 18). Reverse with Bremen arrival cds (Aug 9) in black. Unusual and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rnNote: Due to the destruction of Colon (March 31st, 1885) by a fire ignited by the revolutionary bandit Prestan, stamps had yet to be sent to Colon. Prestan was caught and executed by the authoriuties on 18th August 1885 for the wanton destruction of Colon.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 129 Panama

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    1883: Colombia 10 c. orange on yellow, a used example on 1884 cover to New York tied by superb strike of oval framed "PANAMA" handstamp in black. Reverse wth "New York / Paid All" duplex (June 27) and Brooklyn arrival cds of the same day. Envelope with minor wrinkles at edges but a rare and attractive cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 130 Panama

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    1883: 10 c. orange on yellow, a used example on "Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocánique" imprinted envbelope to Eure, France, tied by octagonal "ASPINWALL / PAQ. FR. D. No. 3" datestamp (Feb 23) well struck in blue (Salles fig. 1503) with repeated information strike at left. Carried on the "Colombie" to Bordeaux with Paris cds (March 24) and arrival on reverse. Slight edge wear but an attractive and very scarce cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 131 Panama

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    1883: Colombia 10 c. orange on yellow, a used example on 1884 registered cover to Paris tied by straighjt line "PANAMA" handstamp in violet with UPU 10 c. red on yellow registration stamp at left with docket number '5136' in manuscript. "New York" Exchange registered label also on obverse (transit on reverse of Dec 25) with Paris arrival in red also tying the 10 c. adhesive. Flap roughly opened but a scarce usage. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 132 Panama

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    1886: Unadopted Essays prepared by Michelson in Germany, the set of seven perforated Essays in blocks of four on gummed tinted paper: 1 c. brown, 2½ c. violet, 5 c. green, 10 c. deep blue, 20 c. rose, 50 c. orange aand 1 peso ultramarine, all marginal or corner marginal. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 133 Panama

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    1894: 'Habilitado' 10 c. in red on 50 c. brown on pelure paper, an unused block of thirty (5 x6), with first column showing second, fourth and sixth stamps with "1894" omitted, the fifth vertical column showing "Curved Serifs to "1" in overprint" (Scott 30), fresh and fine, unmounted og. A scarce large multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 134 Panama

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    1894: 'Habilitado' 10 c. in red on 50 c. brown on pelure paper, an unused corner marginal block of fifty (5 x 10), being the left half of the sheet, with fifth vertical coloumn showing "Curved Serifs to "1" in overprint" (Scott 30), and, also in the fifth column "CENTAVO" for CENTAVOS errors and "HABILITAD" for HABILITADO errors, fresh and fine but some minor creasing, large part og., mostly unmounted og. A rare multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 135 Panama

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    1903: "Republica de / Panama" overprint in blue-black on 2 c. rose, a vertical pair on piece (ex a Mallet correspondence cover), lower sta,p variety "Overprint Omitted", tied by scarce "BRITISH PACKET AGENCY / PANAMA" cds (18 Feb1904) in black. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 136 Panama

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    1909: Balboa 1 c. black & green, American Bank Note Co. imperforate Proof blocks on thick buff card, with vignette only Proof in black in a block of twelve (6 x 2), with print order number "F-5634" and "FOR 1 CENTESIMO / REPUBLICA DE PANAMA" imprints at top and reversed "3A" plate number, with two top marginal imperforate blocks of six of the frame only in also in black; one block showing reversed "2A" plate number. Rare and spectacular page. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 137 Panama

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    1909: Balboa 1 c. black & green, American Bank Note Co. imperforate Proof blocks on thick card, with vignette only Proof in black in a block of twelve (6 x 2), with print order number "F-5634" and "FOR 1 CENTESIMO / REPUBLICA DE PANAMA" imprints at top and "APPROVAL" in violet, with two top marginal imperforate blocks of six of the frame only in deep green and manuscript matching order number "F-5634" in red ink; one block showing reversed "2A" plate number. Rare and spectacular page. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 138 Panama

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    1911c.: Specimen Booklets by American Banknote Co., 25 c. yellow Booklet with 4 panes of 6 x 1 c. black & green (Scott 197b) security punched and cover overprinted SPECIMEN in red; 49 c. grey-brown Booklet with 4 panes of 6 x 2 c. black & vermilion (Scott 198a) security punched and cover overprinted SPECIMEN in red; 61 c. pale buff Booklet with 2 panes of 6 x 5 c. black & blue (Scott 200a) security punched and overprinted SPECIMEN in red; all three with file numbers "F4853" or "F4854" print order numbers in red on the covers. Slight faults and repairs but of great rarity with only two examples of each Booklet known to exist. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 139 Panama

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    1909: Frenandez de Cordoba 2 c. Proofs (4), with sunken Die Proof of the vignette in black, vignette only Die Proofs (2) in slate-violet and the second in rose-carmine (all three with full imprints from the American Bank Note Co. records; together with small Die Proof of the frame only in the issued colour of vermilion, small closed tear at right. A rare group, these Proofs were also used for the postal stationery. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 140 Panama

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    1922/25: Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery Essays and Proofs by the American Bank Note Co., with pen and ink drawing large card Proof showing the printed vignette of the Arms in black, five further Proofs embossed in white on thick cards, and a wonderful thick card (255 x 145 mm.) showing photographic mock-ups for the 1 c. and 2 c. designs in black, the 2 c. especially being adapted by hand in Chinese white with further printing instructions in manuscript "Coat of Arms to be without color. Rest is OK"; together with 1925 1 c. green and 2 c. carmine postal stationery envelopes (H&G B10 and B11), with file numbers at top in red "F7566" and "F7429" respectively on each and both perforated "SPECIMEN / A.B.N.Co.". A wonderful and unique assembly. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 141 Panama

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    1923/25: 2 c. carmine Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery Proof by the American Bank Note Co. struck on medium white wove paper (129 x 95 mm.) endorsed "Last" in pencil at top right, prepared for the stationer envelope (H&G B11). Minor wrinkles but very rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 142 Panama

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    1948: American Bank Note Co. Proofs for the 2 c. value (ACARREO DE CANA), with three marginal blocks of twelve, imperforate on thick card paper, one with Frame Only in issued colour of scarlet, another with Vignette only in black; and a third completed Proof in unissued colour with vignette in black and Frame in deep green - this last on thick buff paper. A rare and fine group, all with the reinscribed (1948) wording. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 143 Panama

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    1950: Registered cover from Bucharest franked on reverse on despatch with four adhesives to USA, forwarded on to Bocas del Toro, Panama where 2 c. vermilion Postage Due applied to collect the  Poste Restante Fee with two line ADMON DE CORREOS / BOCAS DEL TORO on reverse. Readdressed to the Comoro Islands, where Comores 50 c. green and 1§ fr. brown applied, again for the Poste Restante fee by "Dzaouadzi / Madagascar" cds. A most unusual double taxation cover. Ex collection Peter A.S. Smith. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 144 Panama

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    1878/1960ca. Nice collection mostly unused, mounted stamps with a smaller proportion of used, some better sets represented, including two covers and a picture post card. Consigners catalog value Michel ca. € 1000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 145 Panama

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    Panama Canal 1881/1952: Study of Panama Canal Mail, with Italy 1881 mixed issue franking cover at 1 L. 05 c. rate to Panama and forwarded to Paraiso addressed to "Del Canale Intero", 1881 cover from the Panama Canal Co. franked 1881 10 c. violet to Paris, 1883 similar franking to Mantova, Italy with handstamp "SECTION DE / BOHIO SOLDADO" cachet in violet on reverse; 1885 imprinted Canal Co. cover sent registered to Germany, 1886 cover from France to Gatun, Panama to a Doctor on the Canal, 1886 cover from Nantes with "LA BOCA / CANAL DE PANAMA" arrival, 1886 and 1887 covers to Corsica with 10 c. orange and "OBISPO / CANAL DE PANAMA" cds on reverse, 1889 cover with Panama 10 c. black on yellow with "EMPERADOR / CANAL DE PANAMA" cds on reverse, later covers on imprinted Canal stationery and 'Panama Railroad' bag label etc. A fine collection (29 items) and the small balance of the consignment incl. 1848 prepaid cover from Paris to Chile and some Czechoslovakia covers/cards (a further 18 items).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 146 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1916: 2 c. black & carmine overprinted postal stationery envelope with CANAL ZONE in black, diagonally overprinted "SPECIMEN" in red with file print order number "F4867" at top left also in red. Two security punch-holes, sold together with original American Bank Note Co. index card. Rare and very fine. Ex collection Gibbs and the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 147 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1919: Legal size 'Penalty' envelope especially printed for the Victory Loan Committee at Balboa Heights, Canal Zone sent from Cristobal by first "Ocean to Ocean" Submarine Mail service with "First Trip / Submarine Mail / USSS C-3" blue despatch (May 7, 6.00 am) and Balboa Heights arrival in violet (May 7, 2.00 pm.). Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 148 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1923: Unissued 1 c. green Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery Proof with CANAL ZONE below the indicia, struck on medium white wove paper (148 x 102 mm.) endorsed "Last" in pencil at top right. Rare and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 149 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1923: Unissued 1 c. green Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery envelope with CANAL ZONE below the indicia, diagonally perforated "SPECIMEN / A.B.N. Co." with file print order number "F7429" at top in red. Rare and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 150 Peru

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    Colonial 1574: Entire letter addressed to Spanish Inquisition officers in 'Los Reyes' (now Lima, founded by Pizarro), written as a recommendation from a Mrs. Maria Castellon of Guanaco concerning one Antonio Destano, held prisoner by the Inquisition of Peru in Los Reyes. An extraordinarily early entire letter - Pizarro conquered the Incas in 1532, this letter being written just 42 years later.rnrnNote: It should be noted with early Peruvian mail that most of the early internal correspondence to Lima was destroyed in the earthquake of 1687.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 151 Peru

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    Colonial 1585 (April 2): Entire letter from Los Reyes (Lima) to Sevilla, Spain, with full text (and English translation of contents) from Lima concerning a deceased native of Seville addressed to "Dña Clemencia de Cervantes en Sevilla" with content stating that "he left between eight and nine thousand ducados...". One of the earliest letters from Peru and one of very few entires recorded - mailed just over 50 years after the founding of Lima by Pizarro. A rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 152 Peru

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    Colonial 1592/1595: Entire letter mailed from Lima to Cuzco endorsed 'Inquiss.on' at lower left (Inquisition), the letter signed and clearly dated inside, the letter started in 1592 and then finished three years later when the initial instructions had been carried out. Exceptional early letter mailed just 100 years after Colombus's first voyage to the Americas and only 50 years after Pizarro's brutal destruction of Inca society. Full English translation of contents accompanies the lot. A very rare entire. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2015).rnProvenance: Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 202, Nov 2015, lot 478.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 153 Peru

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    Colonial 1607 (March 20): Entire letter from Los Reyes (Lima) to Sevilla, Spain with long letter on two pages, sadly without translation, addressed to Pedro Ribera en la cuidad de Sevilla. Extremely rare and early entire with full content and very fine.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 154 Peru

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    Colonial 1629 (June 15): Entire letter from Lima to Guancanca (Huancavelica) endorsed "Virrey" at lower left (Viceroy), the entire signed at base by the Count of Chinchón - Luis Jerónimo de Cabrera, 4th Count of Chinchón (1589-1647), who was Viceroy from 14 Jan 1629 until 18 Dec 1639. Sold with full transcription of contents and illustration of the Count of Chinchón on a modern Peruvian adhesive stamp. Rare and very fine. Cert. Moorhouse (2015).rnProvenance: Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 202, Nov 2015, lot 479.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 155 Peru

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    Colonial 1633 (Nov 3): Entire letter from Lima to Guancanca (Huancavelica) endorsed "Virrey" at lower left (Viceroy), the entire discussing "Quicksilver" (Mercury) and signed at base by the Count of Chinchón - Luis Jerónimo de Cabrera, 4th Count of Chinchón (1589-1647), who was Viceroy from 14 Jan 1629 until 18 Dec 1639. Sold with full transcription of contents. Rare and very fine. Cert. Moorhouse (2015).rnProvenance: Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 202, Nov 2015, lot 480.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 156 Peru

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    Colonial 1650 (Nov. 30): Entire letter from the Viceroy of Peru, Garcia Sarmientode Sotomayor, Count of Salvatierra (1648-1655) to the "Jueces oficiales of Hacienda" (Treasury Officers) of Huancavelica, manuscript endorsement "Virrey"  (Viceroy) on front at lower lower left, content expressing responsibility of the Treasury Officers for the mercury mines and that the person in charge of making the vessels to contain the metal destined to Potosi in order to obtain silver should be replaced. Sold with full transcription and an illustration of Sotomayor on a modern Peruvian adhesive stamp. A very important early letter in very fresh condition.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 157 Peru

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    Colonial 1770c.: Cover from Madrid to the Archbishop of Lima, Peru endorsed at top "Por el Rey" (on behalf of the King) and reverse with near complete full red wax seal and manuscript '5'. Fine oval framed "Crown / Shield" despatch handstamp in black at left. Internal docketing places the letter at this date "These are the two dossiers concerning the "alvorotos" riots of...and Quito" which occurred in 1765 and the establishment of regular postal routes from 1770 onwards. Closed repairable tear on face panel but rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 158 Peru

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    Colonial 1775c.: Cover front endorsed at top "Por el Rey" (on behalf of the King) and "Virrey" (Viceroy) at lower left to Santiago de Chile, struck with "LIMA" straight line handstamp in red, with manuscript rate "2" reales. The cover is addressed to "The Field Court, Agustín de Járegui y Aldecoa, President, Governor and Captain General of the Viceroyalty of Chile". Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 159 Peru

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    Colonial 1779: Cover from Cuenca to Lima, Peru endorsed at lower left "Moneda de Por Puerto Rico / Cartagena de Indias / Coruña" in manuscript, with truncated "ESPANA" handstamp applied in red at Corunna. Slight vertical scuffing but rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 160 Peru

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    Colonial 1796c.: Cover front to the Customs Office in Chala, struck with straight line "YCA" handstamp in red-brown (Colareta fig. 1) and seemingly rated '8' reales in manuscript. A fine strike.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 161 Peru

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    Colonial 1797 (Feb 10): Postal registration receipt for 20 pesos on document to the Administrator of Cuzco, struck on despatch from the Pucara Post Office with straight line "PVCARÁ" handstamp in black with second 'Á' embellished in contemporary manuscript (Colareta fig. 2, sole recorded year of use). Mail forwarded containing cash or, in many cases, gold or silver, was charged 1% insurance by the Post Office or more, depending on the distance and route. An exceptional and rare document.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 162 Peru

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    Colonial 1798c.: Cover front from the Viceroy of Peru to Chiloe  endorsed "Por El Rey" at top and "Virrey" (Viceroy) and "Por Chile" at lower left, rated at enormous '163' reales for a 32½ ounce letter, struck on despatch with "LIMA" handstamp (28 x 8.5 mm.) in red (Tizón fig. 6 / Colareta fig. 7). Addressed to The Commander of the Veteran Troops ("Al Commandante de las Tropas Veteranas") in the province of Chiloe. Exceptional and rare.rnProvenance: Collection Fernando Camino.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 163 Peru

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    Colonial 1800c.: Unpaid cover to the Postal Intendant in Caxamarca rated "2½" reales due to pay in manuscript (for a distance of 45 leagues), struck with fair "LIMA" straight line in black.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 164 Peru

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    Colonial 1803 (Feb 26): Registered cover front from Lima to Cordova del Tucuman, Argentina, with seven # at edges denoting registration, struck with three line "CERTIFICACION / A. LIMA / FRANCA" in red. Reverse with rating (4½ and 5 reales) and docketing of safe receipt as per regulations "Cordoba, Abril 16 de 1803". Scarce and most appealing.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 165 Peru

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    Colonial 1803 (Aug 26): Registered prepaid cover from Lima to Huamanga, with seven # at edges denoting registration, struck with "CERTIFICACION / A. LIMA" and straight line "FRANCA" in red. Reverse with rating (Post 13½ and registration 8 reales = 21½ reales) and docketing of safe receipt as per regulations. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 166 Peru

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    Colonial 1803: Registered prepaid cover from Lima to Huancavelica with manuscript "Sale Septre 26 / 803" at base, struck with straight line "FRANCA" and two line "CERTIFICACION / A LIMA" in red (Tizón figs. 16+19). Reverse with manuscript rate breakdown "Porte 6½ + Drchos 8 = 14½" reales. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 167 Peru

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    Colonial 1809 (Jan 24): Prepaid cover from Arequipa to Salta, Argentina addressed to a lawyer for the Real Audiencia de Charcas, struck with straight line "FRANCA" and truncated "AREQPA" in red (Colareta fig. 3 - earliest recorded usage +1f), rated "3½" reales paid in manuscript at right. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 168 Peru

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    Colonial 1809 (June 15): Registered prepaid cover from Lima to Santiago de Chile, with five # at edges denoting registration with some acid ink faults, struck with "CERTIFICACION / A. LIMA" and straight line "FRANCA"  and "LIMA" handstamps in red. Reverse with rating (Post 6 and registration 10 reales = 16 reales) and docketing of safe receipt as per regulations. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 169 Peru

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    1810c.: Cover front to Antonio Alvarez Jimenez, Brigadier del Ejército in Chiloe rated '4½' reales in manuscript with good strike of the very rare truncated two line INTERCEPTADA / DELIMA handstamp in red (Colareta fig. 1 = 100 pts./Tizon unrecorded). A rarity - this being acknowledged as probably the first Censor handstamp ever applied to mail in the Americas. Walter Bose in "Signos Postales del Rio de la Plata" states that this marking was used during between August and November 1810 in the revolutionary period on mail from Spain destined for Peru and other interior provinces that had been intercepted in Salta and returned to Buenos Aires. Cert. Moorhouse (2015).rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 202, Nov 2015, lot 498.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 170 Peru

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    1830c.: Large canvas cover front prepaid to the President of the Justices in Trujillo with manuscript weight and rare "90¾ oz. con vebaja 261½ rs." at top, struck with fine "CAXAMARCA" and "FRANCA" straight line handstamps in red (Colareta 2+1f). Scarce and most unusual.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 171 Peru

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    1830 (Aug 10): Entire letter from Lima to Plymouth endorsed "per Lucy" at left, struck on entry with fine "MARGATE / SHIP LRE." in black (Robertson S4). Reverse with London cds (Dec 13) in red.Initially rated double at "3/4d.", this altered back to single rate with "1/8d." to pay upon delivery. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 172 Peru

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    1834: Entire letters (2), one sent from Tacna to the rector of the Cathedral in Arequipa prepaid "3½" reales, struck with "TACNA" and "FRANCA" both in red, second entire to Arica also with "TACNA" in red (Colareta fig. 2) without rating.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 173 Peru

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    1851 (July and Aug): Entire letter (2) each addressed to the Administrator of Posts in Trujillo, each struck with oval Official cachets "CAPITA DEL PUERTO HUANCHACO" in black, each with reply written at base of original letter.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 174 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. deep blue, a fine example with large margins all round, used on 27 Jan 1860 entire letter to Genova tied by oval dotted LIMA despatch in black. Framed Accountancy marking "GB / 2F 87½c." applied in London (March 6), thence via Calais and Paris to Genova where charged '15' handstruck in black. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 175 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, two horizontal pairs with large margins all round, used on 7 April 1860 cover endorsed "per Vapor" to Lima, La Chambre correspondence, each pair tied by straight line TRUJILLO handstamps in black. A charming and rare double rate cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 176 Peru

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    1868: 'Le Coq' 1 d. blue-green, five used examples, one corner fault, otherwise fine to very fine, showing variety "Frame Inverted", mostly neatly cancelled, great study lot of this rare variety. Scott = $ 6'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 177 Peru

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    1889 (20. Feb.): 20c. mauve, postal stationery envelope, with 1886 10c. black and 5c. orange (3) added, all tied very neatly by oval LIMA dated cachet to AR envelope via Panama to British Honduras. A PANAMA transit in blue (29 MAR 1889) and a BARBADOS (AP 15/89) document the postal transit of this rare and very attractive letter with its extraordinary destination. Signed Todd AIEP and cerificate Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 178 Peru

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    British Post Offices abroad: 1876: (Oct. 28): 1/- green pl.12 OI, and 6d grey pl.15 DF paying the 1/6 rate for a letter to England, in combination with a 1866 20c. brown bisected for the inland rate, all tied by three slightly unclear strikes of the C38 obliterator of CALLAO. The letter is endorsed via Panama and bears the CALLAO single circle on the back, as well as a receiving single circle of COLCHESTER. According to the enclosed certificate Potel, the combination with a bisected 20c. stamp is only recorded on three further items and was only used in October 1876. There is minor wear on the cover but this nonetheless represents a rarity of both Peruvian Philately and British Offices Abroad. Certificates POTEL (2003) and Moorhouse (2006). 
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 179 Peru

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    1880/2016: Collection on Minkus leaves in two volumes with a batch of duplicates in a three stockbooks and on loose leaves, containing a good run of through the peiods with some degree of completeness, the later years mainly mnh. There are some older letters with a pre-philatelic registered item and a batch of ten postcards from the 1920s, some varieties including a negative print on the gum side, a range of inverted overprints and many other collectors' gems.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 180 Peru

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    1608/1860: Group of covers / entire letters (16) with early 1608 letter to Santana, later period with fair to fine strikes of "HUANCHACO" str. line in red, 1828/30 entires to Arequipa each with "LIMA" straight line in red and 1839 "LIMA" entire in black, 1830' entire to Trujillo with "LAMBAYEQUE" despatch in red, 1847 entire with FRANCA and "AREQUIPA" str. line in black, 1849 entire with superb "PASCO" straight line in blue, 1851c. cover with oval framed "AREQUIPA / 3½" due mark in black, 1860 1 p. red on cover to Lima etc.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 181 Peru

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    1867/1940: Collection of over ninety mainly older letters, covers and postcards starting with two 1867 letters franked for the 10c inland rate, then forwarded by French mail to 'Genua'. Another notable item is a 1907  'AR' letter from 'Lima' via 'New York' to Germany with the US UPU label, among other fine items. This lot needs to be seen to appreciate.  
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 182 Uruguay

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    1857: Prepaid cover to Carmelo with fine strike of oval "ADMON DE CORREOS / MONTEVIDEO" datestamp (Sept 10), framed "FRANCO" and square Inspector's marking all struck in green. A scarce and fine cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 183 Uruguay

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    1870 (Nov 30): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York with a double Atlantic crossing, forwarded in London with circular "A. TESDORPF & Co." cachet in blue and mailed the same day with "London / 5" duplex in black (16 Jan 1871) and endorsed "via Cork". Struck on arrival (Feb 3) with Depreciated currency "NEW YORK / 20 / U.S. NOTES" cds in black. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 184 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin figures 60 c. dull lilac, 100 c. rose and 240 c. vermilion, all of fine fresh colour and large margins all round, used on small piece cancelled by "Admon. de Correos / Montevideo" oval datestamps (9 March 1860) in black. A charming and very rare three colour usage. Certs. Diaz Paulos (1978), Ferchenbauer (1980).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 185 Uruguay

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    1877/79: Rouletted 5 c. green, a vertical strip of three and 10 c. vermilion, a horizontal pair, used on 1883 registered cover from Montevideo to Paris tied by barred "A" obliterators in black with Montevideo registration office despatch cds (Feb 22) in black. Blue perforated registered label at top and "Le Havre" entry marking in black (March 29) at left. Minor aging but scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 186 Uruguay

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    1877/79: Rouletted 5 c. green and 20 c. bistre, used on 1882 registered cover to Carrara, Italy tied by "Correo / Paysandu" despatch cds (Jan 21). Framed "RECOMENDADA" at right, reverse with slight flap fault and Carrara cds. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 187 Uruguay

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    1877/79: 10 c. vermilion rouletted, a single example used on 1877 cover to Carlow, Ireland endorsed "pr. Illimani ia Bordeaux" tied by barred "G" obliterator. Triangular "T" marking at right and unusual "80c." due marking in black. Circular Pays Etr. / Paq. Ang. Bordeaux" in red (Aug 26) and eventual manuscript "1/-" charge for delivery. A scarce usage to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 188 Uruguay

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    1877/79: 10 c. vermilion, rouletted, a used example on 1880 cover to Bordeaux endorsed per "Iberia" at left, tied by "Correo / Montevideo" cds with circular "URUGUAY / BORDEAUX" entry marking in red (Nov 14); matched with 1880 cover from the same correspondence franked by 20 c. bistre, endorsed per "Cotopaxi" struck with "PAYS. ETR. / PAQ. ANG. BORDEAUX" IN RED (fEB 22) taxed on arrival at 12 décimes. A fine pairing. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 189 Uruguay

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    1856/1906ca.: Age old lot found in envelope, apparently a lost remainder of a larger collection. For better presentation we just put the better and more interesting stamps on stock cards. Quite a nice selection of classic 'El Sol del Mayo' beginning with the first issue, of good appearance, some with little faults, some in good condition - an ideal lot for 'study'.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 190 Uruguay

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    1858/1935: Collection on album pages with some better issues used/unused with unused 1858 180 c. green and 240 dull vermillion, 1858/60 used sets with thin numerals to 240 c. vermilion and thick numerals to 180 c yellow green, the later issues with sets or part of sets to $3, 1921/22 airmails to Pegasus types as well as some officials.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 191 Venezuela

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    1840 (June 20): Entire letter from La Guaira to Bordeaux, carried outside the mails with reverse showing Forwarding Agent's manuscript docketing of Leo Quentello in Bremen (July 27), mailed on to Bordeaux by the Agent with half-round "BREMEN / ETR. TAX. OPA" datestamp (July 27); thence via Givet to Bordeaux (Aug 2) and rated '19' décimes due. An unusual routing. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 192 Venezuela

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    1843 (Oct 14): Entire letter from Puerto Cabello to Bordeaux, carried outside the mailswith manuscript "Received & Forwarded by Charless Vizin, Philadelphia November 18, 1843", then struck with oval framed "FORWARDED BY / MASTERS & MARKOE & Co. / NEW YORK" cachet in blue. Circular "Outremer / Le Havre" entry marking and Bordeaux arrival (Dec 18) in black. Scarce double Forwarder entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 193 Venezuela

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    1847 (July 20): Entire letter from Caracas to Bordeaux endorsed "par Packet Anglais", with reverse showing three line italic "Acheminée par vos ser. / A. Moreau & Co. / La Guayra" Forwarding Agent's cachet in blue, struck with "CORREO DE VENEZUELA / GUAIRA / FRANCA" in red. Carried via London where "Colonies / &c Art 13" applied in red and thence via Boulogne (Aug 22) to Bordeaux. Scarce entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 194 Venezuela

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    1850.: Unpaid cover to Caracas struck with very fine circular "CORREO DE VENEZUELA / VALENCIA / DEBE" in black with rate mark "1" alongside. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 195 Venezuela

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    1850.: Unpaid cover to Caracas struck with very fine circular "CORREO DE VENEZUELA / GUAIRA / DEBE" in black with rate mark "½" alongside. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 196 Venezuela

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    1876: Unpaid cover to Paris with octagonal "PORTO CABELLO" Consular cachet (April 6) in black (Salles fig. 1373) and octagonal "VENEZUELA / PAQ. FR. A No. 3" Paquebot datestamp (same day) in black (Salles fig. 1420) and carried on the "Colombie". Triangular "T" marking and rate changed from handstruck '20' décimes to '12' upon arrival. Scarce and most attractive cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 197 Venezuela

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    1859/62: ½ r. orange, coarse impression, a used example , just touched on 1861 entire letter to Caracas, tied by circular "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" circular datestamp (July 26), struck in greenish ink. Rare thus. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 198 Venezuela

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    1860: Coarse Impression ½ r. yellow, large margins all round, used on 1860 entire letter to Victoria tied by bold "CORREOS / CARACAS" circular datestamp (Nov 18) in black. A fresh and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 199 Venezuela

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    1860: Coarse Impression ½ r. yellow, two fine examples, used on 1861 double rate cover to Caracas endorsed "2 Correo" in manuscript, tied by bold "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" circular datestamp (Jan 29) in black. A fresh and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 200 Venezuela

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    1863/64: Eagle issue 1 r. blue, a diagonally bisected example used on circa 1864 cover to Caracas, tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" cds in black (May 20). Scarce and most attractive. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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