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  • Lot# : 703 Guatemala

    1871: 1 c. ochre and 5 c. bistre-brown, single examples used on cover, from Solola to Retahuleu, tied by bold strike of "5" numeral obliterator, reverse with manuscript "1871 Totonicap Mayo 17 rte Correo" of transit, 1 c. with straight edge at base and small envelope opening fault at top right, nevertheless a remarkable and rare pre-decimal first rate cover. Signed E. Diena.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 704 Guatemala

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    1871: 10 c. blue, type B, used on 1872 cover, from Champerico to Guatemala City, tied by large "11" numeral in black, fault top corner and perfs. trimmed right side, however a rare usage, the type B being less common than type A and there are only three recorded double internal letter rate covers known. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 705 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman, Master Die Proof typographed by A. Chaix & Co. of Paris, with blank Duty Plates and uncleared surround, printed in black on coarse India paper (58 x 60 mm.), insignificant crease at top not affecting the dramatic appearance of a very scarce Proof Goodman DP11A.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 706 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman, ½ r. yellow-green, used on a reduced commercial cover, from Guatemala to Las Mercedes, dated 2 April 1881, tied by "6" numeral in blue, with datestamp alongside, reduced at left, some soiling, however a rare cover.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 707 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman, ½ r., yellow-green, 2 r. carmine-rose, used in combination with, 1879, Quetzal, 1 r. black and green, on reduced cover, from Zacapa to London, dated 11 December 1879, tied by "18" numeral cancel in black, to the reverse an octangonal "Correos / Guatemala" in blue and two London arrivals dated 19 January 1880 in red, envelope has been reduced to the right side of stamps, presumably where an additional ½ r. would make-up the 4 Reales rate, some soiling and two tears, although the Quetzal has extraordinary colour, a rare mixed franking of which, according to H. Madden, there are only three recorded.rnrnProvenance: Roger Frigstad Collection
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 708 Guatemala

    1878: Indian Woman, 2 r. carmine-rose, used on cover front, from Guatemala to Alameda, USA, dated 30 June 1880, cancelled by five point star in black, with octagonal Guatemala datestamp alongside in violet, the "10/cents" handstruck applied on arrival, irregular right side where it has been torn, corner bend bottom right of stamp and perf. detached and tone spots, however a scarce example on cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 709 Guatemala

    1879: Quetzal, ¼ r. brown and green, fresh vivid shade, used on cover front, from Quetzaltenango to Paris, 18 January 1880, tied by blue "62" numeral, with "Correos De Quezaltenango" circular datestamp in blue alongside, also a French Packet mail cancel dated 29 February 1880 also in blue, a tax mark "T" in triangle, with various manuscript charge marks; this stamp was only ever intended for local use and postcards, the passage to France would be postage due; some stains, small tear and creasing to side; a very rare and unqiue usage; one of only three recorded covers, this lot and another both being offered in this sale Scott = $1'250.rn 
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 710 Guatemala

    1879: Quetzal, ¼ r. brown and green, nicely centered, fresh vibrant colour, used on 3 Dec 1880 local cover within Guatemala City, cancelled by five pointed star handstamp in black, with "Correos / Guatemala" octagonal in pink alongside. Some minor opening tears at top, otherwise a remarkably clean small envelope. Very rare; one of only three recorded covers, two of which are offered in this sale Gi = $1'250. rnrnRemark: This particular example is very similar to the one illustrated by Goodman on page 91 of 'Guatemala 1', having the same postmarks, the latter which is ex. Luis Cervera Collection, David Feldman, 1-6 November 1993, lot 30553.rnrnProvenance: Ex. Jose Castillejo Collection, Spink, New York, 8 June 2016, lot1092; Cherrystone, New York, 12-13 June 2018, lot 522.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 711 Guatemala

    1878: Quetzal, 1 r., deep red-brown, Die Proof, printed by the 'American Banknote Co. N.Y.' with their imprinted at base, 65 x 67 mm., on off white to yellow wove paper inset into thick card, most attractive, rare and superb.rnrn Provenance: The Brian Moorhouse Collection, Corinphila, 22 November 2020, lot 5279.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 712 Guatemala

    1879: Quetzal, 1 r. black and green, block of fifteen and block of ten rejoined, making a spectacular block of twenty five, unused, no gum, fresh colour, nicely centered for issue, some perfs. trimmed top left, gum stain to front of stamp 14, hinges to reinforce where separated, a very eye catching major multiple of this issue and the second largest, rare.rnrnProvenance: Max Platinga Collection; The Brian Moorhouse Collection, Corinphila, 22 November 2020, lot 5280.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 713 Guatemala

    1879: Quetzal, 1 r. black and green, diagonal bisect, used on large part of cover front, at ½ r. rate, from Chquimula to Guatemala City, via Mazatenango, dated 3 December 1880, tied by "19" numeral in red, corresponding "Correos / Chiquimula" datestamp alongside in the same colour, very rare example and an important piece; the sole recorded, a unique usage.rnrnRemark: This cover front is mentioned in 'Guatemala 1' by Roland Goodman on page 93.rnrnProvenance: Ex. Walter Lind Collection; Ex. Dr. Norman S. Hubbard Collection; Ex. Mark Spycher Collection; Ex. Max Platinga; The Brian Moorhouse Collection, Corinphila, 22 November 2020, lot 5281.
    Starting bid : 1,600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 714 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, used on cover, posted locally in Guatemala City, dated 6 August 1883, the stamp exhibiting a variety, showing a black line running from the last "N" of "UNION" through to the "N" of "CENTAVO", interesting and fine example.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 715 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, used on advertising envelope for New York Life Insurance, dated 18 June, tied by violet oval cancel of Guatemala City, with violet business cachet to backflap "J.J. NAAR / Agent General / New York Life Ins. Co. / Department America Central / Guatemala", with printed advert regarding the robustness of the 'Safe Deposit Vaults' in 'New York', vertical crease not affecting the stamp which is over hanging the top of the envelope slightly, interesting and scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 715A Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, used on cover, posted locally in Guatemala City to Austria, tied by oval Guatemala datestamp "Nov 23..." the year unclear, very fresh colour, vertical filing crease well clear of adhesive, small part of back missing from opening, although a clean tidy example, scarce to Austria.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 716 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, used on printed letterhead cover, from Guatemala City to Cobán, dated February 1885, tied by dumb cancel in black, horizontal fling crease through lower portion of stamp, which does not detract, scarce example to a highland city over 200 kms. north of Guatemala City.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 717 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal, 1 c. black and green, used on cover, tied to a printed matter envelope by a dumb cancel in black, sent by missionary and stamp dealer "C. B. Hill", with violet business cachet alongside and "Impresso" handstamp in the same indicating the printed matter, some apparent faults, but a scarce example.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 718 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, used on cover locally, tied by black cancel, dated 29 June 1892, the latest recorded use, with fine octagonal "Postalocal / Guatemala" in violet alongside. An explanation in manuscript on the reverse explains it was found in the PO Box after 7 years. A fascinating example, some stains and tears, presumably from it's time in the post box, rare, most probably unique.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 719 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, horizontal strip of five, used on cover, folded over with two fixed front and three to the back, from Guatemala City to Retalhuleu, dated 29 January, canceled by five point Star and dumb cancel in black, with "Correos Guatemala" datestamp alongside, slight soiling, otherwise fine, an unusual and scarce usage.rn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 720 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, two singles, used on cover, from Guatemala City to Sao Paulo, Brazil, cancelled by segmented cork cancel in black, sent from a stamp dealer "Chauncey Hill" with sender's cachet to top left, on reverse Sao Paulo arrival dated 21 October 1886, some slight climatic discolouration, however a very rare cover to a South American destination and double franking.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 721 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, strip of four, used on cover, from Tecpán to Antigua, dated 2 March 1883, tied by violet circular cancels, with "Correos Tecpam" datestamp alongside, also in violet, the single appears to have been added at a later date, nevertheless a rare miltiple on a scarcer destination.rnrnProvenance : Ex. Clarence W. Hennan Collection, Robson Lowe, Basle 2, 18 March 1975.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 722 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 1 c. black and green, single and horizontal pair (affixed to reverse), with 2 c. brown and green, used on cover, from Guatemala City to Antigua, dated 21 July 1885, cancelled by dumb cancel in black, "Correos Guatemala" datestamp alongside the front two stamps, envelope reduced to left and some flaws, however scarce combination of three 1 c. used with a 2 c., with extensive contents.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 723 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 2 c. brown and green, two unused singles, showing variety "Centre Inverted", one with very fresh colour with original gum the other has slightly browned gum, hinge remains and minor red ink marks. A scarce and fine duo Scott = $800 for two singles.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 724 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used example, cancelled by the rarest of all cancellations of Guatemala, on this or any other issue, with readable strike of circular "AGENCIA POSTAL DE GUATEMALA / PANAMÁ" dated 31 October 1883, has tiny closed tear at top, extremely rare, recorded on just two stamps of Guatemala and two Nicaraguan items.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 725 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Retalhuleu, dated 15 May 1883, tied by segmented cork cancel in  black, with smudged "Correos De Guatemala" alongside, addressed to a noteable businessman 'Juan José Alesjos' who owned one of the largest cattle ranches Caballo Blanco on Guatemala's Pacific coast, backflap is missing and damaged top top left, vertical filing crease centrally, nevertheless an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 726 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal, 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Guatemala City to Antigua, dated 21 April, tied by blue dumb cancel, with smudged datestamp alongside in pink, sender's business cachet in blue; has tape to right side, faults, the stamp has bottom right corner torn, tricky to find covers at the domestic rate into Antigua.rnrnProvenance: Ex. H. Toaspern Collection, 1937.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 727 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Guatemala City to Antigua, cancelled by a fine point Star handstamp in black, with "Correos Guatemala" datestamp alongside, minor soiling and two pin holes through envelope, of little consequence, fine and scarce example of the 5 c. domestica rate to Antigua.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 728 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Jalapa to Guatemala City, dated 5 June 1885, cancelled by a very fine three ring cancel in blue, with "Correos Jalapa" datestamp alongside in blue, a fine uncreased envelope, scarce origins with crisp cancel and datestamp. 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 729 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Retalhule to Guatemala City, dated 21 December 1882, cancelled by a three ring cancel in red, with "Correos Retalhule" datestamp alongside, soiled, horizontal filing crease not affecting stamp, perf. faults top, neat envelope, scarce example.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 730 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Guatemala City to San Salvador, dated 22 February 1882, tied by blue cork cancel, "Correos Guatemala" in pink alongside, on reverse arrival dated 27 February 1882, vertical filing crease centrally not affecting stamp, rare domestic 5 c. postage to San Salvador.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 731 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Chiantla to Guatemala City, dated 8 June 1885, cancelled by segmented cork cancel in black, with "Correos Chiantla" datestamp in blue alongside, framed "Franco" in blue corresponding with the datestamp of Chiantla, together with sender cachet in violet, diagonal creases and some wrinkling, scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 732 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Antigua to Guatemala, dated 18 June 1886, tied by a very fine four ring cancel in purple, with "Correos Antigua" datestamp alongside in corresponding purple also tying the stamp, very attractive example, although there is a small hole in the stamp top right and two others on the front of cover, uncommon example.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 733 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Escuintla to Guatemala, dated 5 August 1885, cancelled by a faint three ring purple cancel, with "Correos Escuintla" datestamp alongside, a tidy example and rare this fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 734 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal, 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Chiquimula to Guatemala, dated 10 July 1885, tied by blue three ring cancel, with corresponding "Correos Chiquimula", very slightly reduced at left, very minor soiling, attractive and rare.rnProvenance: Miguel Ricoy Collection, Zurich, November 1986.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 735 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on cover, from Livingston to Cobàn, dated 19 April 1884, tied by eight point star cancel in blue, with "Correos Livingston" datestamp alongside in the same colour, sender's cachet to reverse, two tape marks front, horizontal filing crease through the stamp, still a nice example, scarce origin.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 736 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on mourning cover, Quetzaltenango to Guatemala City, dated 17 January 1882, tied by a large "6" numeral in oval in blue, with "Correos Quetzaltenango" datestamp alongside in the same colour, slightly soiled with the usual scuffs in the border, rare usage, one of only two known Quetzal covers canceled with large "6" numeral, also the earliest known use of the 5 c. value.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 737 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, used on mourning cover to Antigua, tied by "Diligencias/De/Vazquez-Ubico" company oval handstamp in black, being the Vazquez-Ubico Stagecoach service, backflap missing, some edge tears to the border, extremely rare cover with only two recorded, this being the better example.rnRemark: The Diligencias operated routes between towns in Guatemala as early as 1851. They carried mail as a Private Carrier and later under contract with the Post Office. In 1881 the Post Office decreed that the Diligencias Co. could no longer operate outside of the Post Office and that all mail would have postage applied, which were available at a 3 percent commission. Goodman suggests this must have continued for a very short period and only the 5 c. Quetzal is known with Diligencias cancels. rnrnProvenance: Ex. Jose Castillejo Collection, Spink, New York, 8 June 2016, lot 1113; Cherrystone, New York, 12-13 June 2018, lot 533; The other example mentioned is ex. Ricoy Collection, Robson Lowe, 5 November 1986, lot 1635.
    Starting bid : 1,800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 738 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, horizontal pair used on cover, from Guatemala to Birmingham, England, dated 12 November 1888, tied by dumb cancel in violet, with "Correos Guatemala" datestamp alongside also in violet, sent by the missionary and stamp dealer "C.B.Hill" with his business cachet to front, on reverse a black arrival dated 14 December 1883, tiny tears to two edges, diagonal crease not affecting stamps and hardly noticeable, fine clean example which would have gone via Panama, scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 739 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, horizontal pair used on mourning cover, from Guatemala to Colchester, England, dated 12 September, cancelled by dumb cancel in black, with "Correos Guatemala" datestamp alongside, endorsed "via Panama", arrival on reverse date not distinguishable, apparent faults around the edges, tear top and corner and small pin hole to cover, nevertheless attractive and rare multiple to England.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 740 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, two singles used on cover, from San Jose to Sachsen, Germany, dated 18 November 1884, very faint violet cancel to sides, with "Correos San Jose2 datestamp in violet alongside, sender cachet "Heinrich Sittig" also in violet top right, on reverse a "New York - Panama Transit" dated 3 December in black, and an indistinguishable datestamp 17 December 1884, care worn and tears around edges, a small pin hole top right, stained and soiled, although not unusual for this type of mail, scarce origin on Panama route.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 741 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, two singles used on cover, from Zacapa to London, dated 16 September 1884, tied by blue three ring datestamp with unusually misshaped "Correos Zacapa", endorsed "via New Orleans" with corresponding received mark in black to reverse dated 29 September 1884, together with Livingston transit in blue dated 23 September and London arrival in red 13 October, a little soiling, minor perf. flaws at top of one stamp but scarce.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 742 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, two singles used on cover, from Guatemala to Hanover, Germany, dated 13 September 1882, tied by red three ring cancel with corresponding datestamp alongside, to reverse a red London transit dated 12 October 1882 and faint arrival date unclear, minor perf imperfections across top due to placement, few wrinkles otherwise very fine, a rare exampe.rnrnProvenance: Ex. Dr. Alfred Guggisberg, Corinphila, 23 May 2003, lot 1975.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 743 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, two singles used on cover, from Zacapa to London, dated 7 October 1882, tied by both the three ring circular and the town datestamp  both in violet, on reverse a "Correos Guatemala" datstamp in red 9 October 1882 and partial London arrival, wrinkles and minor creasing, fine example, scarce origin.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 744 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, pair used on cover, from San Felipe to Perleberg, Germany, dated 5 August 1885, cancelled by a three ring violet "Correos San Felipe" duplex, on reverse "Coreos Guatemala" dated 9 August and arrival 15 September 1885, some toning, small tear top left, although remains a fine example, a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 745 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 5 c. red and green, vertical pair, used with, 10 c. gray-violet and green, on cover, from Livingston to Forest, USA, dated 20 April 1885, tied by dumb cancels in purple, with Livingston duplex to back alongside a New Orleans transit dated 25 April 1885, cover reduced slightly to left, a rare combination, fine cover.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 746 Guatemala

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    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, Plate Proof, left marginal imperforate block of twelve, printed on India paper, in the issued colour, large even margins, fresh colour and vibrant printing, very fine example, multiples are scarce, very few large blocks known. Cert: Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 747 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Bourg, dated 12 October 1885, cancelled by datestamp duplex, "Calais-Paris" transit dated 16 November 1885, to reverse two strikes of a Bourg arrival dated the same day, soiled, opening tear left side, otherwise fine, additionally comes with another cover dated 1884 with same franking and origin sent to Chalamont, redirected to Bourg, has imperfection and tear, although an interesting covers, scarce duo.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 748 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Paris, dated 20 February 1885, tied by dumb cancel in black with datestamp alongside, two faint Paris arrivals to reverse, opening tears to  flap and top, stained, odd tone spot, however a scarce example and comes with letter enclosed.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 749 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Bordeaux, dated 10 July 1883, tied by "Correos Guatemala" datestamp and a dumb cancel in violet, horizontal filing crease just below adhesive, minor soiling, a fine example.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 750 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Leipzig, dated 18 December 1885, tied by dumb cancel in black the "Correos Guatemala" also to front in black, a London transit on reverse in red dated 13 February 1885 and faint arrival, the backflap has printed "Fahsen i Ubico / Agencia Postal / Guatemala, América Central", minor soiling and faint diagonal crease to envelope, a fine example, scarce printed business envelope.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 751 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Zacapa to London, dated 21 April 1885, tied by blue three ring datestamp duplex, endorsed "via Livingston N. Orleans", to reverse a "Correos Livingston" duplex dated 3 May 1885 in violet, "New Orleans Rec'd" dated 9 May 1885, "New York 34" duplex 12 May 1885 and faint London hooded circle in red dated 22 May, damaged lower left corner, tear top, soiled, stamp toned perfs, nevertheless an interesting and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 752 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Bordeaux, dated 27 August 1888, tied by red dumb cancel with city datestamp in violet alongside, on reverse a smudged arrival dated 28 September in black, hoizontal filing crease not affecting stamp, slight soiling, a good example.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 753 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Bordeaux, dated 12 June 1883, tied by segmented cork cancel and Guatemala datestamp alongside both in violet, stamp unusually position lower right, a Paris transit above in blue, endorsed "via Panama", with Bordeaux arrival on reverse dated 13 July 1883, filing crease clear of stamp, a fine example.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 754 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Zacapa to London, dated 14 April 1885, tied by blue three ring datestamp duplex, endorsed "via Livingston N. Orleans", reverse with "Correos Livingston" duplex dated 20 April 1885 in violet, "New Orleans Rec'd" dated 26 April 1885, London EC hooded circle in red dated 11 May 1885, corner fault top left, soiled and some creasing not affecting the stamps, fine.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 755 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Amsterdam, dated 12 February 1885, cancelled in black, to reverse a double circle "New York - Paid B All" dated 5 March and a faint Amsterdam arrival both in black, a remarkably clean cover with just some minor toning to the odd perf., attractive and scarce example.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 756 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Cobàn to Berlin, dated 24 May 1882, tied by the town datestamp in dark purple black, endorsed "via Panama Southampton", to reverse "Correos Guatemala" pink dated duplex 27 May 1882 and black circle 28 June, tonning in places, diagonal corner fold not affecting the stamp, addessed to 'Freiherr von Türkheim' owner of the famous Baden error of colour sold to German Reichspostmuseum which is today a key item on display in the Museum of Post and Communication in Berlin, an interesting cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 757 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to Chalamont, France, dated 1 November 1883, tied by city dated duplex in purple, to reverse a Paris transit dated 8 December 1883 and Chalamont arrival 9th, a fine example.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 758 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Retalhule to Tapachula, Mexico, dated 7 July 1882, cancelled and tied by three ring datestamp in violet and a pink cds, as well as manuscript cross, apparent imperfections, reduced to open on right side, stamp overhanging, perf and corner fault, however scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 759 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from Quezaltenango to Perleberg, Germany, dated 6 March 1884, tied by purple dumb cancel with town datestamp alongside in blue, to reverse a "Correos Guatemala" duplex dated 9 March 1884 and Perleberg arrival dated 13 April 1884, diagonal crease bottom right corner, some tone spots to perfs., a scarce example.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 760 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, used on cover, from San Jose to Bornholm Island, Denmark, France, dated Apriil 1884, cancelled by five point star cancel in purple, faint town datestamp alongside overstruck by a Calais-Paris transit, to reverse two Danish marks dated 19 May and 20 May, backflap is missing , soiled but a very rare cover to an Island in Denmark
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 761 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal: 10 c. gray-violet and green, pair used on cover, from San Marcos to Perleberg, Germany, dated 22 May 1884, tied by a combination of the violet town datestamp without date and black star cancels, on reverse Guatemala transit dated 29 May 1884 and arrival in Perlesberg 9 July 1884, slightly soiled, generally fine, a scarce double franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 762 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, pair used on cover, from Ferro Carril to San Francisco, tied by dumb cancels in black, dated to Perleberg, Germany, manuscript "10/2/85" presumably when recieved, "San Francisco Paid all" to front in red dated 2 October, opening tear to top and flap, soiled, scarce example from central Guatemala to USA.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 763 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 10 c. gray-violet and green, vertical pair and single used on cover, from Quezaltenango to Hamburg, dated 20 September 1883, tied by cross cancel in blue and town datstamp duplex, to reverse "Correos Guatemala" dated 24 September 1883 in purple, London transit in red 23 October and Hamburg arrival 29 October, stained, creasing to sides, scarce triple franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 764 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 20 c. yellow and green, used example, cancelled by the rarest of all cancellations of Guatemala, on this or any other issue, "AGENCIA POSTAL DE GUATEMALA / PANAMÁ" dated 1 May 1883 in purple and also a barred numeral "B16" arrival mark of Great Britain in black (Plymouth TPO), a great rarity, including this stamp only five recorded, two on cards and three on lose stamps.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 765 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 20 c. yellow and green, used on cover, from Guatemala to New York, dated 23 June 1883, tied by the city duplex in violet, very attractive, on reverse a "New York - Pail All" double circle dated 13 July in black, small hole to back over part of arrival, otherwise very fine and superb example of this stamp on cover, rare; only 4-5 covers said to exist.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 766 Guatemala

    1883: Large part of cover front, sent from San Jose to Christianstad, Sweden, dated 22 April 1883, with the rarest of all cancellations of Guatemala alongside, a superb strike of the "AGENCIA POSTAL DE GUATEMALA / PANAMÁ" datestamp 1 May 1883 in purple, also a "Panama" circular in black of the same date and a "Too Late" mark in black, a rarity as it has only been recorded on two cards and three lose stamps, this possibly the only recorded example on part cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 767 Guatemala

    1886 (March 6): Small piece bearing the Barrios 'Railway' set of five, all adhered to small piece from the Natal Post Office archive, each stamp overprinted "SPECIMEN." in violet (Samuel NA2). Some trivial aging on the 150 centavos value not greatly detracting from appearance. Unique. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 768 Guatemala

    1886: Litho 2 c. yellow-brown, a diagonally bisected example used on local 1893 cover at drop letter rate, tied by octagonal framed "POSTAL LOCAL / GUATEMALA" datestamp in green (Feb 22). Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 769 Guatemala

    1886: Litho 5 c. purple, a single example used on 1886 underpaid cover to Clermont, USA tied by "CORREOS / QUETZALTENANGO" Star duplex (Oct 7). Struck in transit with "NO STATE NAMED" in blue and reverse showing Guatemala Star duplex (Oct 11), New Orleans and New York transits (Oct 28) alongside Dead Letter Office triangular handstamp. Return duplex of Guatemala (Jan 6, 1887). Manuscript "Insufficient Address" on obverse and "T" marking at upper left. Slight soiling due to handling but a rare cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 770 Guatemala

    1886/95: Engraved 1 c. blue horizontal pair, 2 c. yellow-brown and 6 c. lilac used on 1899 cover to St. John's, Newfoundland in combination with perforated "VIA PUERTO BARRIOS - NEW ORLEANS" deep blue label, all tied by "GUATEMALA / 1" circular handstamps in violet with datestamp below (Sept 23). Reverse with New Orleans, Boston and St. Johns (Oct 12) cds's. Minor corner fault at upper right but a most attractive and scarce cover to an unusual destination. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 771 Guatemala

    1886/95: 1 c. blue and diagonally bisected 10 c. red, used on circa 1890 cover to Guatemala City tied by "CORREOS / PATALUL" undated Star duplex with "RECIBIDA / GUATEMALA" Star duplex at left, both in violet. Central file fold away from adhesives. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 772 Guatemala

    1897: Exposition issue, American Banknote Co. sunken Die Proof for the 12 c. value printed in black on card (110 x 80 mm.) with imprint below. File hole at upper left and manuscript file number and date "OK 747 9/14/96" in red ink. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 773 Guatemala

    18907: Exhibition set of 14 values from 1 c. to 500 c. on coloured papers; the complete set in unused blocks of four, all fresh and fine with many marginal, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in red or black, the 1 c. without gum, balance unmounted og. Scarce, ex the American Bank Note Co. archives. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 774 Guatemala

    1908 (May): 1 c. on 10 c. orange & blue, an unused lower right corner marginal block of thirty (6 x 5), Waterlow sheet requisition number 462 at right, the first two vertical rows showing variety "Surcharge Double", fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce positional multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 250++.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 775 Guatemala

    1910: Perkins Bacon 6 c. "Granados" design, original artweork with pencil drawing headed "Rough sketch / For wording only", with original bromide Proofs (2) on card (300 x 205 mm.) showing the completed and accepted design with a completed unaccepted design showing larger wording and vignette; together with two further bromides - one again in an unaccepted design. A unique group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 776 Guatemala

    1911: President Cabrera $ 5 black & red, an unused block of thirty (5 x 6) corner marginal, showing variety "Inverted Centre", unmounted og. Scarce and unusual large multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 900+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 777 Guatemala

    1922: 25 c. brown pair and 1902 75 c. grey-lilac & black used on 1924 Military First Flight cover from Guatemala City (Feb 18) to Balboa, Canal Zone; the cover endorsed "Via First Central American Flight" at left and mailed by a US Military Attaché. Balboa arrival (Feb 29) on reverse. Cover sold with article by Roger Frigstad detailing this cover. Extremely rare (Muller 1 = 7'500 points) with just 28 covers carried. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 778 Guatemala

    1876: Official cover with circular "ADMON. GRAL de CORREOS / GUATEMALA" cachet, used to Berlin without adhesives, struck with fine "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" cds in red (Aug 28). Struck with "T" mark in black as pre UPU for Guatemala and thus charged "220" and re-addressed to Alt KJischau with rate correspondingly altered to "260" in blue crayon at left. One file fold as to be expected, scarce and most unusual. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rnrnProvenance: Collection Miguel Ricoy, RL, Zurich, Nov 1987, ex lot 1290.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 779 Guatemala

    1926: Waterlow Pictorial issue from 6 c. ochre to 15 p. black (Locomotive on Bridge); complete set in strips of three perforated 'Oficial' on large piece, all tied by "COLLECTIOIN DE BERNE / MADAGASCAR" circular handstamps in red upon receipt from the UPU in Berne. Further handstamped and signed by the Director of Posts. Unique and spectacular.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 780 Guatemala

    1875: Postal stationery ¼ r. black card (H&G 1), an unsevered vertical pair, unused from right of sheet, creased between the cards but of great scarcity. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 781 Guatemala

    Postal Stationery 1897: Exhibition 12 c. black on pale lilac and grey postal stationery letter-card (H&G A2), a superb unfolded unused example ex the American Bank Note Co. archives, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in red with two punch-holes at base. Fresh, fine and scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 782 Guatemala

    1875: Liberty Head ½ r. green postal stationery envelope, Die B, (H&G B1a) a used example to Guatemala City cancelled by "Star" handstamp and neat "CORREOS / TOTONICAPAM" cds in black. Most attractive and scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 783 Guatemala

    1875: ½ r. yellow-green on cream postal stationery envelope (H&G B1a), used from Guatemala City to El Salvador, dated 29 December, uncancelled value, with attractively placed "Correos De Guatemala / Paquetes" alongside, small tear top left, otherwise remarkably fine, most attractive use.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 784 Guatemala

    1875: ½ r. yellow-green on cream postal stationery envelope (H&G B1a), used from Zacapa to Jutiapa, dated 6 March 1876, cancelled by "18" numeral in black, with dispatch datestamp alongside alos in black, on reverse a "Correos De Guatemala / Paquetes" dated 9 March 1876, lower left corner crease and soiled, otherwise a fine example.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 785 Guatemala

    1890: 5 c. pale blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B4) used to Guatemala City cancelled by small numeral "118" obliterator with circular "CORREOS / S. Antonio Suchitepeque" datestamp of despatch below (Dec 12, 1890) both in violet. Scarce and fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 786 Guatemala

    1886: Litho 1 c. dull blue, a used example, straight edge at right, used on 5 c. pale blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B4) to Guatemala City tied by small numeral "92" obliterators with octagonal "CORREOS / PUEBLO NUEVO" datestamp of despatch below (Aug 5, 1890) both in violet. Scarce and fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 787 Guatemala

    1888: 5 c. violet, Type II, used on 5 c. pale blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B4) to New York tied by small numeral "72" obliterator struck in deep violet with circular "CORREOS / LA LIBERTAD" cds (Sept 13,1892) adjacent in violet. Reverse with Coban (Sept 21), Guatemala transit and New York arrival (Oct 21). Scarce and fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 788 Guatemala

    1888: 5 c. violet, Type II, used on 5 c. pale blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B4) to New York tied by small numeral "72" obliterator struck in red with circular "CORREOS / LA LIBERTAD" cds (Sept 9,1892) adjacent in violet. Reverse with Guatemala transit and New York arrival (Oct 21). Scarce and fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 789 Guatemala

    1886/95: 1 c. blue and 2 c. yellow-brown horizontal pair, used on 5 c. pale blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B4) to Penang, Malaya (addressed as "British India") tied in black with octagonal Guatemala despatch (Feb 15, 1893) datestamp below. Reverse with London transit and Penang arrival (April 16). Scarce destination. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 790 Guatemala

    1900: 10 c. rose postal stationery envelope (H&G B5), a used example endorsed "via Puerto Barrios, New Orelans" cancelled by rare circular negative "CORREOS / CHICACAO" handstamp in blue. Reverse with Guatemala datestamp of transit (Feb 7) and Schaffhausen arrival cds (March 5). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 791 Guatemala

    1897: Exposition 6 c. postal stationery envelope (H&G B10), a used example to Guatemala City cancelled by fine small numeral "96" obliterator with "CORREOS / RABINAL" datestamp adjacent and sawtooth "SALAMA" cds of transit (May 31) below, all struck in violet. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 792 Guatemala

    1886/95: Engraved 2 c. yellow-brown pair, 5 c. violet (Type II) and 10 c. red-brown used on 6 c. on 5 c. pale blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B14), sent at registered/AR 25 cent rate to Belgrade, Serbia tied in violet by barrs and oval Guatamala City registered despatch datesamp (Nov 11, 1899). New York Exchange registration label and reverse with New Orleans transit (Nov 21) and Belgrade arrival cds. Rare destination. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 793 Guatemala

    Postal Stationery 1898: Telegraph postal stationery envelopes, the complete unused set of four: 2 c. on violet, 6 c. on orange, 10 c. on slate-grey and 12 c black; fresh and very fine unused. Rare (H&G H1/H4). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 794 Guatemala

    1898c.: Postal Stationery unadopted envelope Essays (2) for 10 c.  value with José Maria Barrios vignette, one printed in rose red, the other in blue, both on cream stock. Slight wear but scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 795 Guatemala

    1895: 1 c. brown "Ferrocarril" postal stationery card (H&G 6), an unused example ex the American Banknote Co. archives, handstamped "SPECIMEN" twice in violet and by framed "Return to / RECORD & SPECIMEN DEPT." in red. Reverse with manuscript notation "Received from Office 14 / Burned 13 / Issue Room 1". Rare and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 796 Guatemala

    1908: Souvenir card in buff for opening the Inter-Oceanic Railway, sepia card cancelled "OFICIAL POSTAL DE OBISPO / DEPTO. DE ESCUINTLA" cds (Jan 31) in violet on obverse; the reverse with same cds and circular "SOUVENIR DEL CORREOS / FERROCARRIL DE GUATEMALA" cachet iun red with Locomotive vignette. Sold together with an unused example with red cachet on reverse. Scarce and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 797 Guatemala

    1880: Quetzal Proofs, selection of three comprising, a minisheet showing six vingettes of the Quetzal in deep-green printed on thin white paper by the 'American Banknote Company.', imprint below, has a tear damage into lower right, as well as an example with two vignettes of the Quetzal in the same shade and paper, also an imperf. Proof of the 10 c. gray-violet and green, printed on thick gummed paper, good to large margins, very attractive; additionally 1949 the 'Birds and the Postage Stamp', Hélio-Vaugirard reproduction of the 1 c. black and green, printed on a large minisheet, very fresh and fine. A useful and attractive lot.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 798 Guatemala

    1879/1881: Quetzal issue, ¼ r., 1 r. and 1 c. to 20 c., collection of individual postmarks, comprising 200 stamps all with different cancellatioms, including superb strikes, scarce and rare towns, noted Tacana, Chiquimula and others, as well as numerals, stars, ring circulars, datestamps, range of colours, condition in the main is fine, also comes with a selection of misaligned stamps, two misperforations and a large piece with a block of four and two pairs of the 1881 10 c., a valuable and interesting lot.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 799 Guatemala

    1881 (Nov 7): Quetzal Collection of cancellations on Exhibit leaves with 1 c. green & black (17) with cancels in black, blue and violet; 2 c. green & brown (16) with cancels in black, blue and red; 5 c. green & red (18) with cancels in black,. red and violet; 10 c. green & grey-violet black, blue, red and violet (16) and 20 c. green & yellow-orange (16) with cancels in black, blue and red; a delightful and most attractive collection (67 items). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 375+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 800 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal selection of unused blocks, multiples and singles, comprising ten items including 2 c. brown and green, block of forty-two with marginal base imprint 'American Banknote Company', also a top marginal imprint strip of five and a pair, 20 c. yellow and green, irregular block of forty six and a block of nine, 10 c. gray-violet and green in a top corner marginal imprint block of eight and a block of four, additionally unused singles of this set 1 c. -20 c., some with flaws but in the main fine, with several very fine. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 801 Guatemala

    1881: Quetzal 2 c. brown and green, two complete sheets of 100 from different plates and frames, with marginal surround and both imprints top and bottom, both showing gradual misalignment of the central bird resulting in misplacement of the green into "Centavos" towards the bottom of the sheet, one the plate number is positioned over stamp 4 and 5, the other above stamp 5, some slight soiling and minor imperfections, most interesting and very fine examples.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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