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  • Lot# : 883 Mexico

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    Puebla 1861: ½ r. black on brown, a used horizontal strip of four with huge margins on all sides, cancelled by straight line "FRANCO." (Schatzkes fig. 1147a) and by boxed and dated "H. MATAMOROS / MAYO 25" handstamp, presumably upon arrival (Sch. fig. 1594). Choice and most attractive multiple. Signed Jaretzky.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 884 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1861: 1 r. black on green, a rare block of four, used out of District on 1861 entire letter to Puebla tied by two strikes of circular "FRANQUEADO / JALAPA" datestamps (Oct 17) in black (Schatzkes fig. 596). Light crease at top with third stamp in block showing District overprint doubled. Blocks of four of the classic issues of Mexico on letter are of extreme rarity. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3264.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 885 Mexico

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    Victoria 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used on 17 Oct 1861 cover to Catorce tied by fine framed "TULA DE / TAMAULIPAS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1839). Two file folds well away from the adhesive, an attractive and scarce usage. Cert. Jaretzsky (1983) Scott = $ 250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3319.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 886 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1861: 4 r. black on yellow and 8 r. black on red-brown, each quadrisected to pay the 3 reales rate on 6 June 1861 entire letter to Saltillo, tied by bold strike of straight line "ZACATECAS." handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1849). An exceptionally rare entire with two 'splits' in wonderful fresh quality. An exhibition item for the connoisseur. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3298.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 887 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1864/66: Eagle Fourth period ½ r. lilac, a wonderful horizontal strip of six with large margins all round, Invoice 131-1865, sub-consignment 41; used on 1866 cover to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / TEPIC" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 417) with manuscript date "Mayo 30 / 66" inserted in strike on obverse. A most attractive and extremely scarce cover that displays well. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3380.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 888 Mexico

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    Guadalajara / Cocula 1864/66: Eagle Third Period ½ r. lilac-purple in a horizontal pair, 2 r. orange overprinted Cocula, Invoice 243-1864, sub-consignment 131-865 and 4 r. green with unclear Invoice but sub-consignment 131-865, used on 17 October 1865 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by two strikes of framed "CUALE" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 378). A delightful and rare entire carried at rare 7 reales rate. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3434.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 889 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1864/66: Eagle Thid period ½ r. lilac in a fine horizontal pair (Invoice 243-1864, sub-consignm,ent 12-1865) and single 4 r. green without Invoice number (sub-consignment 11-864) on February 1865 cover front and part back used to Guadalajara tied by two strikes of oval "FRANQUEADO / TEPIC" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 417). Extremely rare and not unattractive usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3412.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 890 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1864/66: Eagle Fifth period 1 r. blue (Inv. 206-1866), 2 r. orange (Inv. 77-1866) and 4 r. pale green (Inv. 57-1866: just 52 sold) all used on 1866 cover to Celaya tied by neat "FRANCO / S. LUIS POTOSI" cds (May 9) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1444). Ironed file folds but a remarkable and most attractive three colour franking. Cert. Mepsi (2006).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 145. April 2006, lot 4644.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 891 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1864/66: Eagle Fourth period 8 r. red (Invoice 52-1865) and 1 r. blue (Inv. 60-1865) used on 1865 entire letter from Mexico to Guadalajara neatly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (April 16). An attractive and very scarce high rate entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 892 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1864/66: Eagle First period 1 r. ultramarine, a fine used example from the First Eagle Invoice of 2'000 examples, used on cover to Leon tied by "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" cds (May 20) in black (Schatzkes fig. 477) in the first fortnight of use. Scarce. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 893 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1864/66: Eagle First period 1 r. ultramarine, 2 r. orange and 4 r. green, fine examples used on 14 May 1864 entire letter to Guadalajara, all tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" circular datestamps (May 15) in black. An excepotional three colour franking used in the first week of issue. Rare and most attractive. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 894 Mexico

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    Durango 1864/66: Eagle Fifth period 2 r. orange, a fine example (Invoice 10-1866), used on 7 April 1866 entire letter from Sta. Catalina to Durango tied by oval lozenge of dots handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 241G) in black. Scarce and fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 895 Mexico

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    Tampico 1864/66: Eagle First period 2 r. orange, used on 25 June 1864 entire letter to Mexico City via Vera Cruz, tied by oval framed "CORREOS / FRANCO / TAMPICO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1580). Passed to British P.O. with manuscript "1/-" prepaid and struck with circular "TAMPICO / PAID" cds in red (June 27). Sender's cachet at left, an outstanding entire showing the dual Post Office system for Coastal mail in exceptional quality. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 7 Nov 1990, lot 5086.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 896 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1864/66: Eagle Fourth period 2 r. orange (Invoice 9-1865) and Third period 8 r. red (219-1864), used on 26 Jan 1865 cover to Vera Cruz tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds's in black. Two file folds well away from the fine adhesives, slightly soiled but a rare and attractive 10 reales, five times rate cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 897 Mexico

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    Orizava 1864/66: Eagle Third period 4 r. green, a used example with enormous margins on three sides (Invoice 191-1864), on cover to Puebla tied by oval framed "ADMON. PRAL DE CORREOS / ORIZAVA" datestamp (Dec 8) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1094). A fresh and very fine usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 898 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example on 8 February 1857 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by superb strike of framed "TECOLOTLAN" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 397) in black. A magnificent strike. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3165.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 899 Mexico

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    Mexico 1867: Gothic Mexico 1 r. black on green, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, tied to 1868 entire letter to Hacienda del Carro by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds (Sept 7) in black. A fine and scarce usage on an unusually attractive entire for this issue. Signed Calves, Holcombe, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 900 Mexico

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    Acapulco 1868: 12 c. black on green perforated (25-1868), a fine horizontal pair used on 1869 combination cover to Oaxaca endorsed "via Acapulco" and large part back from San Francisco bearing 1867/68 10 c. green with grill (Scott 96) tied in black, with 12 c. pair tied in transit by small oval "FRANCO / EN / ACAPULCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 4). SAN FRANCISCO / CAL / PAID" cds in red at left (Jan 30). Manuscript notation of the Forwarding Agent at left "Care J.L. Sutter Esq., Acapulco". Horizontal crease at top affects the 10 c. adhesive but a remarkable (believed unique via Acapulco) and extremely rare combination cover. Signed J.K. Bash.rnProvenance: Collection Edward S. Knapp, Parke Bernet, New York, 6 Nov 1941, lot 2482; Collection Isaac Backal, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 7 Nov 1990, lot 5134.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 901 Mexico

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    Tampico 1868: 6 c. black on buff, an imperforate horizontal pair used on 26 April 1871 entire letter to Bordeaux tied by oval "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582). Carried on British Packet via London with red cds of transit on reverse and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking. Charged '10' décimes due upon arrival (May 29). An attractive and scarce usage. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 902 Mexico

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    Saltillo 1868: 12 c. black on green, imperforate (Inv. 30-69), two single examples, small imperfections, used on cover to Monterrey tied by circular wreathed "NAVA" handstamp struck in red (Schatzkes fig. 1410D, unrecorded in red) with fancy framed "CORREOS / ADMON DE LOS DE / NAVA" and straight line "FRANCO" handstamps also on obverse (Schatzkes fig. 1410C+1411A). Rare and most attractive. Signed J.K. Bash.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 903 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1868: 12 c. black on green, imperforate, a used horizontal strip of six and a single example (Invoice 8-1869) good margins all round, used on 20 April 1869 cover to Mazatlan, tied by four fine strikes of wreathed "FRANCO / EN / COSALA" in black (Schatzkes fig. 756). An exceptional high franking in the foremost quality. Signed Georges Lamy, Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Balasse, Brussels, 29 Sept 1954; Collection Georges Lamy.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 904 Mexico

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    Puebla 1868: Error of Colour 12 c. black on buff (4-70), printed in the colour of the 6 cent, a fine used example with good margins all round, cancelled by Puebla cds in black. Rare and fine. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1959) Scott = $ 575.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 905 Mexico

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    Saltillo 1868: 12 c. blue on pink, imperforate (Inv. 30-70), used on 14 Sept 1870 entire letter to Monclova, neatly tied by unlisted circular "CIENEGAS" handstamp with fancy framed "CORREOS / ADMON DE LOS DE / CIENEGAS" and straight line "FRANCO" handstamps also on obverse (Schatzkes fig. 1382A+1382B). Rare and most appealing entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 906 Mexico

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    Puebla 1868: 25 c. blue on pink, thick figures, imperforate, overprinted '4-71' and 'Puebla' in black, the Postal Forgery, horizontal pair used on 10 August 1871 entire letter from the Mendoza Cortina correspondence to Madrid, Spain endorsed "via de la Habana", tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. Reverse with Madrid arrival (Sept 11) and charged "8R" due upon delivery. An exceptional usage of the Postal Forgery to an overseas address, a very rare and attractive franking. Signed Todd AIEP, cert. Jaretzky (2005).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 907 Mexico

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    1868: Thick Figures 100 c. value, an imperforate Proof block in an irregular lower right corner block of thirteen, positions 78-80 / 86-90 / 96-100, printed in brown on thin wove paper, positions 78, 80, 86, 90, 98 and 99 without stop after '100', closed tear into position 90 at right and minor bends in large 48 mm. sheet margin at base, fresh and very fine unused without gum. Rare and most attractive multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Quintus Fernando.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 908 Mexico

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    1874/80: Guanajuato 100 c. dull carmine (52-76), a used example tied to 1877 registered front to Guanajuato tied by manuscript dated "S. Luis de La Paz" cds with framed manuscript dated "CERTIFICACION S. DE LA PAZ / SALE EN 10 DE Abril 1877" in black. Receipted on reverse at Guanajuato on the following day. Slightly fore-shortened but scarce. Ex collection Schenk (1956). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 909 Mexico

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    1874: Official illustrated envelope with Mexican Eagle and "Secretaria de Hacienda / Republica de Mexicana" inscription used from Mexico City to Antwerp, Belgium, rated "2/2d." in manuscript in London (March 30) and struck with framed "UNPAID" in black (Van der Linden fig. 2886b) and manuscript "30c." due on arrival (same day). A scarce overseas usage of Official mail at this date. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 910 Mexico

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    Tampico 1856: 1 r. yellow, a fine example used on 1857 cover to Vera Cruz, tied by "FRANCO / SANTA ANNA DE TAMAULIPAS" circular datestamp (Oct 31) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1585). Passed to British P.O. with manuscript "1/-" prepaid in red ink and struck with circular "♚ / PAID AT TAMPICO" in red. Reverse with fine strike of double arc TAMPICO datestamp of the British P.O. (Oct 31) in red. Superb and rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 7 Nov 1990, lot 5083.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 911 Mexico

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    French Intervention 1863: France 20 c. blue used on 1863 cover paying the Soldier's concessionary rate by French ship to Lyons, France, tied by dotted anchor lozenge in black. Octagonal "CORRESP. D'ARMEES / VERA CRUZ" datestamp (Salles fig. 1334) at left (June 17) in black. Cover shaved at base and flap missing, but with Paris and Lyon (July 19) cds's. Scarce. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 912 Mexico

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    1864 (May 16): Enttire letter from Campeche (fell to the French / Maximilian forces in January 1864) to New York with sender's cachet and framed private "CAMPECHE / 17 MAYO 1864" cachet at upper right, both in blue, forwarded in Havana with oval "SANTOS VILLAVERDE / HABANA" cachet in green alongside, struck with "STEAMSHIP / 10" upon arrival. Scarce from this District and an unusual entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 913 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 740
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    1935: Non-Stop-Flight Mexico-Newark by Amelia Earhart, 20 c. carmine with overprint. Unmounted and original gum. photocopy of certifcate Diena (for a bloc of 4, of which the present stamp is the upper copy from the left), Mi =  € 3000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 914 Mexico

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    1861: The collection on exhibit leaves (35 items) with ½ r. black on brown with fine pair used in Queretaro and a strip of four on cover ex Mazatlan; 1 r. black on green with rare strip of three on piece without overprint cancelled italic "Tuxtla" in blue, 1 r. with rare "¾" handstamp in black, covers with 1 r. single frankings ex Guanajuato and Silao; 1 r. pair ex Celaya with framed handstamp adjacent; 2 r. single cancelled at Tequila (rare); 4 r. black on yellow single examples cancelled Tampico and another ex Zacatecas, bisected usage on front cancelled in blue at Guadalajara (Mepsi cert.) and a further genuine cover to Mexico with bisected 4 r. tied at Orizava.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 915 Mexico

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    Eagles 1864/66: The expansive collection on exhibit leaves (57 items) with ½ r. lilac pairs (3) two with Tepic seal handstamp and another from Leon on piece, and a pair on cover from Guanajuato to Leon; 1 r. ultramarine used on covers (2) ex Leon and Pachuca; 1 r. blue with used examples (4), pairs (5, incl. cover from Oaxaca) and a strip of three ex Guanajuato; 1 r. blue single frankings on covers from Leon, Orizava, and superb cover ex Salamanca; 2 r. orange used (16) and single frankings on covers ex Guadalajara (2), Lagos, Leon, Orizava, Papasquiaro; 3 reales rate covers with 1 r. and 2 r. from Leon and SLP; 4 r. green unused (1) from Vera Cruz (28-1866) and used (7) with one cancelled in manuscript, and a cover with 4 r. green and 1 r. orange from Zacatecas; 8 r. red used (1) superb on piece and a block of four (8-1866) cancelled at Jalapa; a delightful collection.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 916 Mexico

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    Guadalajara Provisionals 1867/68: The collection (36 items) incl. some forgeries but with some scarce incl. 1867 4 reales on blued batonné paper range with scarce block of four unused, 1868 1 r. black on green unused examples and some genuine used examples on piece. See website for closer appreciation of this lot 'Sold As Is / Tel Quel'.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 917 Mexico

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    Maximilian 1866/67: Album pages (2) with 15 items including Litho Mexico Only 13 c. blue in unused strip of three, block of four and a block of six and 13 c. blue used in Cordova; 25 c. orange-brown in an unused block of six (Inv. 110-866) and used examples ex Lagos and a fine piece with 25 c. (Inv. 4, sub 2) used in Yrapuato; 50 c. green in an unused strip of three (62-1866) and a used example; Engraved 13 c. blue (Inv. 9-1867) in an unused block of eight and an 1867 cover from Mexico City to Vera Cruz bearing 13 c. blue (No Invoice Number) and 25 c. orange-brown (Inv. 6-867). An attractive group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 918 Mexico

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    1868 Issue 1868: The truly remarkable and extensive collection of covers (186) and off cover items (83), beautifully mounted on exhibit leaves together with further items as singles or on piece; predominantly imperforate, with 6 c. black on brown used strip of four ex Tabasco, blocks of four off cover (2) ex Campeche and Santiago de Tuxtla; cover with pair from Monte Morelos, covers with 4 x 6 c. cancelled in manuscript at "Coronados", strip of four ex Durango, block of four on cover ex San Buona Ventura, another from Monclova cancelled in red, strips of four on cover from Durango, Huajuapam, 6 x 6 c. on cover from SLP, 6 c. pair with 12 c. on cover ex Chalchihuites, 12 c. single frankings from Apam, Bagdad, Jalacingo, Nombre de Dios, Ojocaliente, Pachuca, Penjamo, Sain Alto, Salamanca, San Miguel, Tancitaro, Texcoco, Texmulucan, Tlalixoyan, Union, Yrapuato, Zempoala, 12 c. pairs on cover from Coapilla, Cordoba, El Fuerte, La Piedad, Miacatlan, Saltillo, San Mateo, Tasco, Tlaxiaco, Tula Tampas, 25 c. single frankings from Acajucam, Acatzlan, Allende, Calpulalpan, Canelas, Carro, Chacaltiangus, Chalchicomula, Chinipas, Cuidad del Maiz, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Ledesma, Mexico "B7", Monclova, Monterrey, Otatitlan, Ojitlan, Papantla, Penjamo, Rosalia, Salinas del Penon Blanco, Saltillo, S. Barbara, S. Buena Ventura (two different each cancelled in red), S. Cristobal, S. Ignaio, S. Miguel del Mazo, Tacubaya, Teapa, Tehuacan, Tehuantepec, Teposcolula, Tesuitlan, Tetela, Tinguidin, Tlapacuyan, Topia, Tulancingo (2 different), Tuxtla, Valle de Santiago, Viezca, Villan, Yzucar, Zamora, 12 c. + 25 c. frankings incl. Fresnillo, Mexico "B8", Miniatitlan, manuscript cancelled usage from "Nazas", Tianguistengo, 50 c. single frankings from Chihuahua, Leon, Mexico, Puebla, SLP (two), Vera Cruz, 50 c. on cover with 6 c. pair ex Durango, 50 c. on cover with 6 c. strip of four ex Matamoros; 50c. + 12 c. frankings ex Chihuahua, Tututepec, Vera Cruz; 50 c. + 25 c. franking from Vera Cruz,  Three colour frankings from Mazatlan, Tampico, and very rare 100 c. single franking from SLP,  and 100c. + 12 c. cover from Lagos, 100 c. + 3 x 12 c. cover from Huatusco; many further pieces and cancellations, almost no duplication, a remarkable collection in the foremost quality with viewing guaranteed to be a pleasure for the discerning classic collector.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 919 Mexico

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    1872: The collection on exhibit leaves of imperforate issue (22 items), with fine entire bearing two pairs of 6 c. green ex San Luis Potosi to Zacatecas; covers with 12 c. blue with single franking ex Mineral del Monte and another from Mineral del Monte; 12 c. blue pairs on covers (3) and a few usages on piece; 25 c. red single frankings on covers (6). Fine quality.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 920 Mexico

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    1830/59: Pre-stamp and stampless selection of entires/covers (7), with 1830 entire ex Philadelphia struck with straight line "VERA CRUZ" in red to Mexico City; 1833 entire from Mexico to Madrid via Forwarding Agent in London and prepaid "2/2d." with "10Rs." to pay; 1834 cover top France with scarce "FRANCO HAS / TA EL PUERTO" in red; 1835 entire with framed "PUERTO DE / MAZATLAN" in red; 1848 entire with framed "RIO VERDE" in black to Queretaro; 1859 cover from Mexico City to London endorsed "via Havana" with US "Steamship" and both 26 c. and 29 c. rate marks, charged 1/2½ d. on receipt etc. An interesting and generally fine lot. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 921 Mexico

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    1856: The First Issue cover/entires selection (19) and a front with 1 r. yellow single franking cancelled by rare oval "Hostotipaquillo" oval, 2 r. green single frankings from Colima (2), Mazatlan Franco on a cover front (in red), Pinos, San Juan de Rio (in red), San Luis Potosi, Tepic (in red); 2 r. green vertically bisected on 1858 entire ex San Juan del Rio tied in red; 3 real rate covers with 1 r. and 2 r. from San Luis Potosi and Tepic (in red); 4 r. carmine single frankings on covers from Durango (cert. Holcombe), Mexico City and from Tepic (cancelled in red); 4 r. carmine bisected usage from Leon de los Aldamas (cert. Jaretzky) similar usages from Morelia and Zacatecas; 4 r. carmine quadrisected usage from Sain Alto (signed Calves); quartered 8 r. lilac used on cover from Aguascalientes (cert Jaretzsky), and another quartered 8 r. lilac used on cover (signed Aguirre, Goebel and Perez). A scarce lot with most strikes very fine.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 922 Mexico

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    1856/76: Small mixed cover range (9) with 1856 ½ r. blue on cover front tied by oval SAYULA handstamp, 1856 2 r. green, fine example tied by ZAMORA handstamp in black to 1857 cover to Guadalajara, 1864 Eagle 2 r. orange on cover to Oaxaca tied by fine TEHUANTEPEC manuscript filled datestamp, Maximilian litho 25 c. buff on cover from Colima (73-1866) etc. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 923 Mexico

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    1856/1910: The selection of covers/cards (24) incl. cover with 1856 1 r. yellow tied "FRANCO" ex San Miguel Allende; cover with 1856 2 r. green tied by bold "TESIUTLAN" in black, cover with 1861 1 r. black on green tied "Eagle" handstamp ex Silao; 1864 cover with 1 r. black & green tied negative "Correos / Guanajuato"; 1871 cover with 1868 50 c. imperf. used from Vera Cruz; 1873 cover with 1872 50 c. yellow tied by Vera Cruz cds; 1876 cover with 1874 25 c. blue , taxed 3 c. Due and "Cannot be Found" on arrival; 1876 cover with 1874 25 c. blue used to France with framed "SHIP" and taxed; 1893 3 c. card with numeral 10 c. sent registered; 1910 cover franked 20 c. sent registered via USA and UK to the Falkland Islands etc. Viewing is recommended. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 924 Mexico

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    1861: The cover/entires selection (11) with 1 r. black on green single frankings from Leon de Los Aldamas and Yrapuato with negative seal handstamp (cert. Jaretzky); 2 r. black on pink single frankings from San Luis Potosi, Vera Cruz and Zamora with straight line handstamp; 2 r. black on pink in a strip of three without District name used on 1864 cover ex Zacatecas to Guadalajara (signed Holcombe); 4 r. black on yellow - diagonally bisected usages paying thew 2 reales rate from Guadalajara, with corner marginal example used ex Guadalajara with oval cachet in blue (signed Darteyre in biro), another with Guadalajara cds in blue (signed Todd), and a further example used from San Luis Potosi (signed Todd) together with quartered 8 r. black on red-brown used as 1 r. on cover from Zacatecas to Sombrerete (signed Bash). A scarce and most attractive group with a further 'Eagle' 1 r. blue (IV) pair on cover from Morelia. Ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 925 Mexico

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    1868: The collection of covers/entires (15) and two usages on piece, all imperforate, with covers (4) bearing 6 c. black on brown strip of four used from Colima and similar usages from Aguascalientes, Colima and Huajuapam de Leon; 25 c. blue single frankings on covers with fine strikes of Acayucan, Catorce seal used ex Matehuala (two covers, one with marginal 25 c.), Cosala, Cosamaloapam, Huajuapam de Leon, San Luis Potosi ), Tlacotalpan, italic Tuxtla in blue, Vera Cruz; and pieces with circular Huajuapam and italic "Franco" ex Tuxtla; and two covers with 12 c. black on green in combination with 25 c. blue on pink pairs - one ex Vera Cruz and the other ex Huajuapam de Leon, this last with perf. 25 c. pair. Fine strikes, a most attractive selection. Ex collection Provera.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 926 Mexico

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    1872: The cover/entires selection (8) and a piece, with 12 c. blue single franking tied by oval "Franco / Salamanca" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330); 25 c. red single frankings on cover from Celaya, Chalchihuites, Laguna, Nieves, Pinotepa with rare boxed handstamp (Sch. fig. 1062), Queretaro and Sain Alto; together with a piece bearing 12 c. and 25 c. tied by bold "Franco / Laguna" datestamp. Fine strikes, an attractive group. Ex collection Provera.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 927 Mexico

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    1874/80: The cover collection in a red album with range of frankings including 5 c. brown single franking, 5 c. brown on up-rated covers (11); 10 c. black single frankings (3, with two from Atlixco), 25 c. blue single frankings (19) from a range of Districts; scarce 50 c. green single frankings (45) from Guanajuato, Jalapa, Morelia and Vera Cruz Districts; 10 c. black and 25 c. blue on covers for 35 c. rate (7); a most attractive collection (46 items).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 928 Mexico

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    1903: 5 c. orange postal stationery envelopes (4) all used in 1903 between April and December to Mexico City, showing on reverse superb strikes of "Weather" Flag Machine Cancellations: April cover with "NEBULOSO" (Misty, Foggy); June cover with "CALUROSO" (Warm), July cover with "BIEN TEMPO A.M. / LLUVIA P.M" (Morning Fine, Afternoon Rain) and December cover with "FRIO" (Cold). Scarce and very fine strikes. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 929 Mexico

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    Literature. Small group with Joseph Schatzkes "Cancellations of Mexico" original printing without dust-jacket (numbered 48), "Postmarks of Mexico 1874-1900" by Karl Schimmer both with library tags on spines; Auction catalogues incl. rare Albert Quast sale with photo plates (RL, May 1960); Collection Isaac Backal (Soler y Llach, Nov 1990), Collection "RHS" (SyL, March 1994); Collection "Hidalgo" (SyL, May 1995); Collection Schatzkes (SyL Nov 2002) etc.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 930 Nicaragua

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    British Postal Office 1868: Prepaid cover to New York struck with single ring "GREY-TOWN / PAID" code C datestamp in red (May 16), and rated "8d." prepaid in red manuscript. British P.O. "COLON" transit cds iun black (May 17) and circular "STEAMSHIP / 20" charge of arrival in black. Trivial envelope imperfections but rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 931 Nicaragua

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    1862/80: First Issue, the range of Imperforate Plate Proofs on India paper or card; with 1 c. in green, blue and in bistre / brown (3); 2 c. in black (2, one optd. SPECIMEN in red), green, blue and orange; 5 c. in black and in blue (2, one optd. SPECIMEN in red); 10 c. in green, blue, orange and bistre; 25 c. in green, blue, red and brown. A scarce and attractive group (20 items). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 932 Nicaragua

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    1869/71: 25 c. green, perf. 12 on soft proous paper, an unused half sheet of 50 subjects (5 x 10) with full sheet margins on three sides showing Spanish and English inscriptions, fresh colour and very fine, unmouted og. A scarce large multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 375+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 933 Nicaragua

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    1882: 5 c. blue, a single example used on 1883 cover to London (Hart correspondence), neatly tied by framed "3 / G" in black with "Correos de Nicaragua / Granada" despatch cds (Jan 7) alongside. London arrival cds (Feb 12) in red on reverse. Slight imperfecxtions and file fold do not detract from a scarce usage. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 934 Nicaragua

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    1884: 3 c. deep blue on buff postal stationery card (H&G 2) used from Leon (Jan 26, 1887) to Germany carried by French Steamer "Amérique" from Colon and struck with fine octagonal "COLOMBIE / LIG. A. PAQ. FR. No. 1" datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1419). Scarce and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 935 Nicaragua

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    1893: Arms 10 c. grey on salmon postal stationery envelope (H&G B20) used from Corinto to Paris, canclled by oval "P.M.S.S. / PURSER / S.S. COLON" Pacific Mail Steam Ship cachet in violet. Reverse with "Transito / Panama" cds (April 15) and thence from Colon by French Steamer and struck with octagonal "LIGNE D / PAQ. FR. No. 1" datestamp in blue (April 22). Paris arrival (May 16) also in blue. A rare cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 936 Nicaragua

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    1895: Official legal size postal stationery envelope with oval "REPUBLIQUE / DE NICARAGUA / SERVICE POSTAL" in black on blue stock, with further circular Official "Directioin General de Correos" cachet in violet at left; addressed to the sender's opposite number in Quito, Ecuador with reverse showing Managua duplex of despatch (Jan 29) in violet, TRANSITO / PANAMA cds (Feb 25). Extemely rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 937 Nicaragua

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    1932/34c.: "Emanuel Mangalo" proposed but unissued Essays, the set of 18 values celebrating both Mangalo's birth centenary (an acclaimed National hero for his part in the Battle of Rivas against William Walker) and the 50th UPU anniversary (1932), with imperforate values from ½ c. to 15 c. in a variety of colours on buff wove paper. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 938 Nicaragua

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    1934 (Dec 17): Rivas Railway Issue, the set of five values lithographed on soft porous paper, all in complete sheets of four with margins all round, fresh and fine, unused as issued. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse state Scott = $ 320+.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 939 Nicaragua

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    1934 (Dec 30): Leon-Sauce Railway Issue, the set of ten values including the airmail set, lithographed on soft porous paper, all in complete sheets of four with margins all round, fresh and fine, unused as issued. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 720+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 940 Nicaragua

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    1932: Leon - Sauce Railroad Issue, three First Day Covers franked by Postage 1 c. yellow, 10 c. blackish brown and 15 c. orange and Airmail 15 c. purple, 50 c. dark brown and 1 cor. vermilion all tied by "Certificados / Managua" datestamps (Dec 30, 1932), two covers to Theodore Champion further up-rated with pictorial definitives on reverse; one to Sieger at Lorch has been opened and resealed on arrival. Rare stamps used, especially so on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 941 Nicaragua

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    1900: Postage Due issue, American Bank Note Co. Die Proofs, imperforate and printed in black on India paper affixed to cards, the original Master Die without numeral and the complete set of 7 values from 1 c. to 50 c. complete, all marginal at base with file numbers (re-numbered) and ABN imprint at base of each Proof. A scarce and most attractive group, unique. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 942 Nicaragua

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    Official 1896: Official Map 10 c. red overprinted, a fine pair used on 1896 cover to Paris from the "Ministerio de Hacienda" in Managua tied in violet; and single overprinted 20 c. red used on 1896 cover from the Postmaster General to Cambridge, Mass., USA, also from Managua and tied by Managua duplex dated Jan 3, 1896 - the third day of issue. A scarce pairing. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 943 Nicaragua

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    1900: Official issue, American Bank Note Co. Die Proofs, imperforate and printed in black on India paper affixed to cards, the set of 10 values from 1 c. to 5 p. complete, all marginal at base with file numbers (re-numbered) and ABN imprint at base of each Proof. A scarce and most attractive group, unique. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 944 Nicaragua

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    Offical 1904: Official 30 c. on 20 c. brown, a single example on registered cover to New York tied by oval Managua datestamp and registration cachet in violet, backstamped at Corinto (Sept 24) in transit with New York arrival datestamps (Oct 11) adjacent. A very scarce issue on cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 945 Nicaragua

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    1920c.: "Impuesto el Capital" American Bank Note Co. Die Proofs, imperforate and printed in black on India paper affixed to cards, the set of 11 values from 2½ c. to 50 c. in small format design (5) and large format 1 cordoba - 50 cordoba values (6), all marginal at top with file numbers (re-numbered) and ABN imprint at base of each Proof. A scarce and attractive group, ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 946 Nicaragua

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    1862/80: First Issue Cancellations, the remarkable assemby (88 stamps) with the numeral cancellations numberred 1-13 including both types of number 7 (with and without background shading) with some excellent duplication; dated piece with rouletted 1 c. bistre used at Granada (7 Jan 1881); 1 c. with circular "PAID" in black, perf. 20 c. green with London Foreign Branch datestamp, perf. 2 c. with London "37" numeral obliterator; ovl "GRANADA" handstamp on 2 c. and 5 c.; mute and star cancels etc. Exceptional collection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 947 Nicaragua

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    1810/1930c.: The selection of covers/card (22) with circa 1810 pre-stamp covers with fine strikes of "GRA / NADA" handstamps in black (Harris 21) or framed "LEON" in blue (Harris 32); 1882 10 c. used on cover to New York; 1897 fine unpaid cover frrom Corinto to London with "50 / CTMS / T" in blue and taxed "10d." on arrival by Foreign Branch; 1899 cover with single 1899 5 c. from Rivas and a registered cover with four 1899 5 c. blue used to USA; 1900 cover with 1900 2 c. - 6 c. used from Bluefields; 1907 reg'd cover to USA bearing 1906 20 c. on 5 c. and 50 c. on 6 c. ex Managua; 1906 "Affaire d'Etat" cover from Rome franked at 25 c. rate ex the Nicaraguan Consulate to Halifax, Canada; 1907 Bluefields "Costa / Atlantica / B" 15 c. and 20 c. used to USA; 1930 airmail Puerto - Cabezas first flight by Lindbergh cover (less than 10  flown) etc. A most interesting lot. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 948 Nicaragua

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    1882: 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B1) up-rated with 1882 5 c. blue used to London cancelled by scarce "BUZON AMBULANTE / CORINTO, NICARAGUA" duplex in violet (Oct 27, 1889) with a further fine strike on reverse and arrival (Nov 25) in red; and 10 c. dull violet on blued postal stationery envelope (H&G B2) up-rated with 1882 10 c. dull violet tied by "Corinto" duplex in violet (April 28) with New York arrival (May 13) on reverse. A scarce issue on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 949 Nicaragua

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    1882: 5 c. blue (2) used on cover to Hannover, Germany tied by scarce "BUZON AMBULANTE / CORINTO, NICARAGUA" duplex in violet (Oct 26, 1889) with a further superb strike on reverse and arrival cds; and 1888 cover to Paris bearing single 10 c. dull violet tied by "GRANADA / SUP" duplex in violet (Aug 13) with Corinto and New York transits (Sept 1) to France. A scarce issue on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 950 Nicaragua

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    Postal Stationery 1886/1929: The Postal stationery selection (18) with 1884 3 c. blue card (H&G 2) used to France; 1900 2 c. red card (H&G 48) up-rated with 1901 1 c. and 2 c. ex Corinto; 1901 2 c. on 6 c. blue card (H&G 54) up-rated with 1903 1 c. and 2 c. to Zurich; 1901 2 c. on 5 c. blue (H&G 55b) up-rated with 1 c. and 2 c. adhesives ex La Libertad to Germany, 1901 2 c. on 5 cent on 6 c. blue card (H&G 55e) up-rated with 1 c. and 2 c. adhesives and used from Paraiso via Juigalpa to Germany; two 5 c. blue envelopes (H&G B29) each up-rated with 1895 5 c. blue, one used to Scotland, the other to Germany, the latter cancelled by scarce "DIRIOMO" cds on despatch; 1900 two 15 c. green envelopes (H&G B47) one used with strip of five 1903 1 c., the other with a strip of five 2 c.; 1903 5 cts on 10 c. violet envelope used (H&G B55); 1907 opt. on 10 c. violet envelope (H&G B69a) scarce usage from Diriamba and an up-rated example from Granada etc. A scarce and generally fine group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 951 Nicaragua

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    1887/1910c.: Cover selection, all postal statioinery with 63 covers / cards, 5 c. blue envelopes up-rated with 1883 5 c. used to Belgium and USA; usages with range of cancels including Acoyapa, Bluefields, Buzon (Box) markings, Chinandega, Corinto, Diriamba, Leon, Matagalpa, Momotombo, Rama, Rivas, together with some interesting up-rated usages. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 952 Nicaragua

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    1892: Colombus issue, covers/cards (3) with 1 c. yellow-brown on 2 c. blue stationery card (H&G 16) tied by "Bluefields" cds Nov 4, 1892) addressed to the Hamilton Banknote Co. in New York; small 1892 cover to Guatemala with 2 c. vermilion tied by "Corinto" duplex (Dec 21, 1892) and 1893 cover to Germany franked by 5 c. blue (4) tied by "Bluefields" cds's (Jan 25). A scarce issue on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 953 Nicaragua

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    1893: Seebeck Arms issue, covers (2) with 1893 underpaid cover bearing single 5 c. blue tied by "Granada" cds in black (Sept 25) used to Germany via Paris with "T" marking of despatch and charged "40" pfennigs due in manuscript; and 1893 5 c. blue on salmon postal stationery envelope (H&G B19) sent registered/AR to Belmont, California, up-rated with 6 x 5 c. blue all tied by target handstamps at Corinto.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 954 Nicaragua

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    1894: Seebeck Victory issue, covers (2) with 1894 unsealed circular to San Juan del Norte franked by single 2 c. vermilion tied by "LEON" duplex in violet (Dec 7) and 1894 5 c. blue pair used on cover to New York tie by scarce "CUIDAD RAMA" cds in blue-black with New Orleans transit cds (May 28) and New York arrival on reverse. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 955 Nicaragua

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    1896/97: Seebeck Map Issue covers (6) with 1896 cover at double rate to USA franked 1896 1 c. violet strip of four and 2 c. blue-green in a pair and strip of six used from "Bluefields" (April 26, 1896); 1897 single 2 c. blue-green used on circular rate cover to San Francisco ex Corinto; 1897 single 5 c. rose on cover to Leon tied by "San Jorge" duplex - an early use on 8th day of issue; 1897 10 c. blue on cover to New York tied by "San Juan del Norte" cds in first month of use (Jan 26); 10 c. orange postal stationery envelope (H&G B35) with 1897 5 c. rose pair registered from Managua to Switzerland and 10 c. orange postal stationery envelope (H&G B35) with 1897 1 c. violet (6) and 2 c. blue green pair to Germany. A generally fine and very scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 956 Nicaragua

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    1898: Seebeck Coat of Arms issue, the selection of covers (10) with 1 c. brown on local Managua cover; 1 c. brown, 2 c. grey pair and scarce 5 c. olive green used on 1898 cover from San Juan del Norte to USA; 4 c. brown pair used with 1899 2 c. pale brown on 1900 cover from Bluefields to USA; 4 c. brown pair used as Postage Dues on cover from USA; scarce 5 c. olive-green used with 1 c. brown strip of five on 1898 cover by French Packet to Germany, 1898 1 c. brown and 4 c. red-brown used on 5 c. green stationery envelope (H&G B40) from Granada to Germany; 10 c. violet on 10 c. violet stationery envelope (H&G B41) registered from Managua to Switzerland; 10 c. violet pair on registered 1899 cover to France etc. A generally fine lot. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 957 Nicaragua

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    Canal Survey 1898: Seebeck Coat of Arms issue 10 c. violet, used on two 1898 covers to Ralph Bernstein and S. Bernstein in Philadelphia, USA with March 25th cover from San Juan del Norte endorsed at top left "Isla Grande, March 13" (North end of Lago de Nicaragua); and Nov 5th cover from Granada with toned 10 c. endorsed "On board La Union off Jobo Islands, Nov 4th, 98", with San Juan del Norte transit on reverse. A scarce and historic pairing (the Bernstein correspondence is held by the University of Michigan). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 958 Nicaragua

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    Official 1897/1900: Selection of Official covers/wrappers (9) with 1897 2 c. red used on wrapper to Basel, Switzerland; 1898 stampless cover from Managua addressed to Postmaster in Berlin carried from Colon on French Packet; 1898 2 c. carmine used as single franking on covers to France; 1899 issue with cover franked 1 c. green pair to Bergerac, France and strip of four 5 c. blue used on 1901 cover to Marseille etc. Small imperfections but scarce issues on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 959 Panama

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    1851 (Sept 13): Entire letter from Guayaquil, Ecuador to San Francisco, USA well struck on reverse with oval framed "FORWARDED BY / MACKISSON, NELSON & Co. / PANAMA" Agent's cachet, mailed on with "20" rate marking in red applied on arrival (Oct 18). Opens well for display, a scarce entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 960 Panama

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    1853 (March 30): Entire letter from Callao, Peru originally sent outside the mails to Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera in Panamá, readdressed, again outside the mails to New York and struck with superb oval "ENCAMINADA POR / HURTADO HERMANOS / PANAMÁ" in red. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 961 Panama

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    1854 (Aug 31): Entire letter from San Francisco to Boston franked by 1851 3 c. brown-red in a horizontal pair, margins touched to clear, struck on reverse with very rare oval INDEPENDENT LINE / AHEAD OF THE MAILS / UNCLE SAM AND NORTH STAR / VIA PANAMA in black, a tad pencil enhanced, the adhesives tied by 'New York' cds (Sept 27) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 962 Panama

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    1855 (Jan 22): Entire letter from Panama to Bogotá, Mosquera correspondence, sent unpaid with superb oval framed "PANAMÁ / DEBE." in red with handstruck rate marking "15" centavos alongside. A superb and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 963 Panama

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    1859 (March 10): Entire letter from Bogotá to New York prepaid to the border with oval BOGOTÁ / FRANCA and rate marks '40' (centavos) in blue on front and further rate mark '50' (centavos) on reverse; circular ADMINISTRACION DE CORREOS DE COLON / FRANCA in red and oval "FORWARDED BY / RAMON LEON SANCHEZ / CARTAGENA N.G." in orange-red; thereafter carried outside the mails to destination ((April 25). Rare and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 964 Panama

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    1859 (Oct 31): Entire letter from Buenaventura, Colombia to New York, forwarded in Panama with three line "Encaminada por / F. GOGORZA y CA. / Panamá" cachet in green on reverse. Struck on entry with circular "Steamship / 10" in black (Dec 1). File folds but a scarce Forwarder. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 965 Panama

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    1860 (Nov 29): Entire letter from Lima, Peru to Acapulco, Mexico carried outside the Mails, struck with fine Forwarding Agent cachet "CABRERO HOURQUET / & CIA / PANAMA" in blue. One or two worm holes not detracting from the appearance of a scarce and most attractive entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 966 Panama

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    British P.O. in Panama 1858/69: Great Britain 2 d. blue pl. 12 and 6 d. lilac pl. 6 tied to 1870 underpaid cover to France by "C35" obliterator in black with rare usage of "INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID" handstamp in red below (short paid 4d.). Reverse with PANAMA cds (May 21) in black, thence via London where framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied with Calais transit adjacent (both also tying the adhesives). Charged '10' décimes handstruck on arrival: tariff of 1 Jan 1866. Small tone spot at top but of fine appearance and a rare cover. Cert. RPSL (2006).rnrnProvenance: Collection Malcolm Bentley, Investphila, Lugano.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 967 Panama

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    1879 (Jan 16): Unpaid entire letter from Santa Martha, Colombia to New York struck with rare straight line "TRANSIT" at the British P.O. with single ring "COLON" code A cds (Jan 27) both in black (late usages of both cancels). Struck on arrival with "New York / Due 10 Cents" duplex (Feb 14). A fine and rare entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 968 Panama

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    1881 (Feb 4): Unpaid cover from Panama to Charles Diena in Modena, Italy with late use of single ring British P.O. "PANAMA" cds code A in black, mailed via London with red cds (March 1) on reverse and "T / 1-10" handstamp in blue. Manuscript "16" and taxed on arrival with Italy 1870 Postage Due 30 c. pair and 1 l. tied by Modena cds (March 3). Manuscript "Rifiutate, Carlo Diena" on reverse. A few imperfections but an unusual cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 969 Panama

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    Incoming Mail 1881: Great Britain 2½ d. blue, plate 23, used on 1884 cover to "H.M.S. Swiftsure", Pacific Station, care of H.M. Consul in Panama, tied by "SANDWICH" cds (April 1) in black. An attractive usage to an unusual destination at this date. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 970 Panama

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    Incoming Mail 1907: Cover from Oslo to ship "S.S. Fornebo" at Colon, Panama franked by Norway Posthorn 20 ö. blue tied by Kristiania machine cancel (Dec 31). Reverse with "Agencia Postal / Colon" cds (Jan 21, 1908) in violet, ship had sailed and struck on obverse with scarce "NON RECLAMADA" and "REBUT / COLON, / REP. DE PANAMA" cachets in violet. Scarce destination and treatment. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 971 Panama

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    Incoming Mail 1917: Covers (2) each bearing Great Britain 1 d. red used on 1917 covers from London to Panama; both with Allied "OPENED BY / CENSOR" Reseal labels at left, each struck on arrival with large circular "T" markings and taxed at 6 c. - one with 1915 Postage Due 1 c. brown pair and single 4 c. brown, the other with 2 c. and 4 c. brown tied in violet at Panama. A scarce and attractive pair. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 972 Panama

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    1887/88: 20 c. black on lilac, a used example on 1893 registered cover to New York tied by two strikes of "Agencia Postal Nacional / Colon" cds's (Aug 31) in violet. 10 c. brown on buff Registration label at left and reverse with New York arrival (Sept 12). A scarce issue on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 973 Panama

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    1892/96: 2 c. rose in a vertical strip of five used on 1898  "The Colon Telegram" printed envelope to Des Moines, USA tied by octagonal "AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL / COLON" duplexes (April 1) in black. Reverse with further printed list of Colon Telegram items for sale and New York transit (April 9). Attractive cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 974 Panama

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    1909/16: Balboa 1 c. black & deep green, an unused block of twelve with sheet margin at right, being two unservered Booklet panes of six leaving central vertical pairs "Imperforate Between"; all overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in red and security punched at lower right on each. Fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Minor bends but a rare multiple from the American Banknote Co. archive. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 975 Panama

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    1909/16: Arosemena 5 c. black & blue, an unused block of twelve with sheet margin at left, being two unservered Booklet panes of six leaving central vertical pairs "Imperforate Between"; all overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in red and security punched at lower right on each. Fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Minor bends but a rare multiple from the American Banknote Co. archive. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 976 Panama

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    1893: Colombia 2 c. + 2 c. black on buff postal stationery reply card (H&G 11) seemingly sent locally within Panama to Colon cancelled by straight line "RHENANIA" ship handstamp in violet and Colon cds on reverse in blue (Jan 30) with reply half of card unused; matched with up-rated Colombia 2 c. black on yellow postal stationery card (H&G 13) used from Colon to Berlin up-rated with three 1892 1 c. red on yellow - cancelled by "RHENANIA" ship handstamp in violet. A fine pair. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 977 Panama

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    1901: Colombia 2 c. black on buff postal stationery card (H&G 13) cancelled by Panama duplex (Jan 5) in black (date slug still reads 1900), mailed via New York (Jan 16) and San Francisco (Jan 20) to the Austrian Ship "Donau" care of the Austrian Consul in Honolulu, Hawaii with arrival cds's (Jan 30 and 31) on obverse and reverse. A most unusual usage. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 978 Panama

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    1904: Colombia 2 c. black on buff postal stationery cards (2) with COLOMBIA deleted one handstamped "PANAMA" in violet, the other handstamped "REPUBLICA DE / PANAMA" (H&G 4), used example to Meridien, Ct., USA tied by "Agencia Postal Nacional / Colon" cds in violet (March 21) with New York transit cds (March 29) below and the second card also ex Colon to New York. Scarce cards. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 979 Panama

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    1904: Map 2 c. red postal stationery card (H&G 8), an unused example with two security punch-holes and "SPECIMEN" struck diagonally in red. Reverse with "JUN 1904" handstamp and pencilled order number "F389". Fine and scarce, ex the American Banknote Co. archives. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 980 Panama

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    1905: Map 2 c. red postal stationery card (H&G 8) used from Panama City to Berne, underpaid and struck with circular "T / PANAMA" at left in black. Taxed with Postage Due 10 c. on arrival in Berne (Sept 16). Attractive and fine usage. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 981 Panama

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    1909: Arosemena 5 c. black & blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B6), a fine unused example with ABN order number "F6556" at top in red and perforated  "SPECIMEN / ABN Co." below. Slight reverse flap fault as originally mounted on ledger page from the American Banknote Co. archives. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 982 Panama

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    1921: Independence B/0.01 c. green postal stationery envelope (H&G B8), a fine unused example with ABN order number "F6782" at top and diagonal "SPECIMEN" in red. Flap shortened as originally mounted on ledger page from the American Banknote Co. archives. Superb and scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF
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