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  • Lot# : 800 Guatemala

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    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

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    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

    Lot# : 802 Guatemala

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    1800/50c.: The pre-stamp selection (7) with entires/fronts incl. Colonial "Por el Rey" endorsed front to Guatemala struck with oval Crown handstamp in black; 1808 front to Quetzaltenango with superb "TAPACHULA" in black (Chiapas); exceptional cover to Solöola with "GUATEMALA" in black; 1840c. cover with superb "Franqueado / Mazatenango" in black (Harris 144); 1840 framed "Franqueado en / Quetzaltenango" in black (Harris 166) on judicial cover; 1840c. cover rated ½ real with italic "Chimalt." of Chimaltenango (Harris 21) in black; 1855c. cover with fine framed "JUTIAPA" and "FRANCA" in black (Harris 131 and 132). Fine strikes, a good lot. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 803 Guatemala

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    1886/95: Covers (2) with 1 c. blue, a single example and a horizontal strip of four used on 1891 cover to Antigua and readdressed back to Guatemala City cancelled by black obliterators. Guatemala City depatch (Jan 30) and Antigua Star duplex of arrival of the following day both in violet. Second cover with 1886/95 1 c. blue single and a marginal imprint block of nine used with 5 c. purple and 10 c. red on registered 1889 cover from Guatemala City to USA.  A fine pairing. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 804 Guatemala

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    1886/1900: Quetzal issue cover selection (11) with 1 c. blue single example used on local drop letter; 1893 and 1898 local covers (2) each with 2 c. yellow-brown bisected examples; 1890c. cover with single 2 c. yellow-brown handstamped "Depositada despues del dia senalado" (posted after day indicated) in violet; 1893 10 c. rose stat. envelope up-rated from Gualan with two 5 c. violet to Berne, Switzerland; 1895 cover with single 10 c. red tied by rare "Antigua / Cancellado" circular cachet in violet to St. Gallen, Switzerland; 1896 6 c. on 6 c. stat. envelope up-rated 2 c. yellow-brown pair from Rodeo to Germany; 1901 postcard with three 1900 1 c. green used Yokohama, Japan; 1900 2 c. carmine and 6 c. emerald on cover to USA via Zacapa; 1900 1 c. and 5 c. violet (II) used on cover tied "Panajachel" cds (Xmas Day) etc. Generally fine, a scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 805 Guatemala

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    1889/1901: The selection of covers/cards (11) with 1889 Fiscal used for postage from Zacapa and taxed as unaccepted; 1894 + c. red typeset pair on local mourning envelope within Guatemala City; 1895 cover twith Fiscal 5 c. claret pair - an accepted use from Livingston to Hamburg; 1896 postal stationery 'paste-up' 6 c. on 5 c. envelope ex Chimaltenango; 1896 6 c. on 5 c. envelope with 1886/95 2 c. pair from "Rodeo" to Germany via San Marcos; 1898 Newspaper wrapper 2 c. brown cut-out (2) on 6 c. on 5 c. pale blue envelope to Germany; 1899 3 c. + 3 c. letter-card sent registered with four provisionals; 1900 range of six provisional issues on local registered cover; 19091 registered stationery< card at 18 c. rate with five adhesives etc. Another fine and colourful selection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 806 Guatemala

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    1894/1903: Provisional Overprints on Quetzal issues, the selection of covers (7) with registered/AR cover to Montenegro with four colour franking; registered/AR cover to Germany bearing four colour franking; 1898 2 c. on 5 c. stationery envelope (H&G B13) up-rated with 1895 1 c. on  5 c. (3), 1886 5 c. violet and blue "Via Puerto Barrios - New Orleans" label with "BATEAU A VAPEUR" in red addressed to Austria; 1900 cover sent registetred from Coban with 2 x 10 c. red unoverprinted and single 1 c. on 10 c.; 1905 cover with pairs of 1903 25 c. on 6 c. and 25 c. on 10 c. to Chicago etc. Generally fine and an unusual group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 807 Guatemala

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    Railways 1895/1909: Small group of covers/cards (9) with 1895 Official stampless cover with "Oficial / Escuintla" cds and "Agencia Postal Ambulante / Escuintla y San Jose" cds, 1901 cover with 1 c. on 25 c. block of six used to Patalul with fine strike of "AMB. POSTAL F.C.C / GUATA A ESCUINTLA No. 1" cds in violet; 1908 Presidential imprinted envelope, closed tear, stampless usage to the Italian Minister with "FERROCARRIL DE GUATEMALA" cachets in violet; 1908 Inter-Oceanico card in green with red cachet verso; 1909 postcard with Map of the Railway (3 examples) used locally, to Germany and to USA etc. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 808 Guatemala

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    Postal Stationery 1895/30: Selection of Postal Stationery with covers/cards (52) incl. 1875 ½ r. green envelopes (2) both used from Quetzaltenango (H&G B1a); 1890 3 c. red card used to Belize with arrival and another 3 c.+3 c. example used as 'paste-up' (H&G 5); 1897 "Telegrafos" envelopes used (2, one with contents); 1898 3 c. blue card (H&G 3) used to Singapore; 3 c. red card used to Sumatra (H&G 4); 1898 2 c. on 5 c. envelope (H&G B13) with 2 c. and 6 c. on 5 c. cut-outs used to pay 10 c. rate; 1905 special letter-card in purple on buff produced for the September 1905 Exposition fine unused; 1921 2.50 pesos olive envelope (H&G B15) used (8 examples), 1925 1 p. in red on 2.50 pesos olive envelope (H&G B16) used (14 examples),1927 "Memorandum" 50 c. on 25 c. red (3 examples, one up-rated) and 1 p. on 25 c. red unused (3) and used (4 examples, one up-rated) letter-sheets (H&G G1 + G2) etc. A superb lot with many scarce items present. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 809 Guatemala

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    1897: Exposition issue cover/card selection (8) with 1897 2 c. on Train 1 c. stationery card, 1897 rare registered cover franked 1 c., 6 c., 10 c. and 18 c. used from Coban to Hamburg; 2 c. stationery envelope (H&G B9) up-rated with 1 c. block of six and single 2 c. used to Austria;  1897 2 c. stationery envelope up-rated for reg'd/AR usage to Berlin with 2 c. (2), 6 c. and 25 c.; registered/AR usage of 6 c. stationery envelope (H&G B10) to Hamburg with 1 c. and strip of three 6 c. on reverse from Coban; 3 c. reply half stationery card (H&G 10b) used with "Ambulante No. 2 / Guatemala y Escuintla" cds; 1897 rare registered cover franked 1 c., 2 c. pair, 12 c. and 18 c. used from Coban to Hamburg etc. A very scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 810 Guatemala

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    1898/1912: Guatemala, 11 items of postal stationery - 7 stationery postcards, all with non philatelic text and 4 envelopes (each of them a bit reduced) all addressed to HILDBURGHAUSEN, Germany. One of the postcards with label VIA PUERTO BARRIOS NEW ORLEANS in blue. The label is struck by the cancel "CORREOS GUATEMALA". There are two covers added, one from Nicaragua 1903 and one stationery envelope from Costa Rica, both to Switzerland. So in total 13 documents.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 811 Guatemala

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    1906/1935: The cover/card selection (9) with 1906 postcard franked 1902 5 c. pair used to Syria with "Damas" arrival; 1909 multi-franked cover to Finland with 1908 optd. 2 c. on 12½ c. (16) and 6 c. on 20 c. (13); 1909 postcard with 12½ c. tied "S.S. HEREDIA" ship cancel; August 1916 card to Hamburg at new 60 c. rate (introduced May 15); 1920 cover with block of six 25 c. on 2 c. with one stamp showing "35" for "25" error (Scott 168a); 1925 cover to USA prepared for aborted Scadta Survey flight; scarce 1929 Pickwick Airways Trial flight to Mexico City with arrival; 1935 illustrated centenary 50 c. postal stationery cards unused and used etc. A fine and unusual lot. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 812 Guatemala

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    Official 1912/1924: Selection of covers/cards (10) with 1912/17 perforated Official covers incl. one with blue "El Presidente" logo to USA franked by 50 c. and 75 c. (perfins inverted) for registered rate; 1913 cover to USA with perfin 1 c. and block of four 12½ c.; 1914 cover with perfin 10 c. and pair of 20 c. to USA; 1915 trimmed cover to USA franked block of four 12½ c.; "El Presidente" registered cover to New Zealand with normal 1 c. and perfin 12½ c. pair; "El Presidente" cover registered to USA with perfin 2 c. pair and single 50 c.; 1918 Reseal Censored cover to USA with 2 c. pair and normal 1902 10 c. (4); 1924 "El Presidente" cover with optd. OFICIAL 2 c. pair and single 25 c.; 1926 "El Presidente" cover with perfin 2 c. and $3 (2); 1926 cover with perfin 50 c. and $2.50 to Bahamas and readdressed to USA. An exceptional and scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 812A Guatemala

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    Library of books and auction catalagues for Gautamala, comprising six reference/handbooks/publications relating to early issue stamps and covers, including Guatamala 1 and 2 and Prof. Narath stamp collector handbooks Part 1 & 2, nine auction catalogues which incorporate the important named sales for this region/country between 1933 and 2016, additionally comes with a card index system with records of key items sold and provenance records, a valuable resource and the essential tools for the specialist and serious philatelist.rnrnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 813 Haiti

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    1846 Feb 3): Cover from Cap Haitien to Le Havre struck on despatch with superb negative "CAP-HAITIEN / PAYÉ" oval handstamp in black. British P.O. "JACMEL" double arc cds on reverse (March 11) and sent unpaid. London arrival on reverse (April 10) in red and struck there with 'COLONIES / &c. ART.13' handstamp in red. "LE HAVRE arrival cds (April 12) on reverse, charged '15' décimes due upon delivery. Scarce and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 814 Haiti

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    1847 (July 30): Outer lettersheet from Gonaives to Bordeaux struck on despatch with clear negative "GONAIVES / PAYÉ" oval handstamp in black. British P.O. "JACMEL" double arc cds on reverse (Aug 9) and sent unpaid. London transit on reverse (Sept 6) in red and struck there with 'COLONIES / &c. ART.13' handstamp in red. BORDEAUX arrival cds (Sept 10) on reverse, charged '20' décimes due upon delivery. Scarce and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 815 Haiti

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    1881: 20 c. red-brown on yellowish, a used horizontal strip of five (positions 32-26), large margins all round, cancelled by "Pot au Prince / Haiti" cds's in black. A very scarce large multiple - a strip of five being the second largest used multiple recorded.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 816 Haiti

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    1882/85: 5 c. bright green, Plate II, an unused block iof four of vibrant colour (positions 31-32 / 41-42), light element of aging on reverse, part og. A scarce multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 817 Haiti

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    1882/85: 5 c. bright green and 7 c. pale blue, perf. 13½, used on 1885 cover to Beauvais, France endorsed "via Southampton", tied by "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds's (June 9) in black. Reverse with Beauvais arrival ((June 28). Both stamps applied slightly off the edge of cover but an unusual 2 cents overpaid usage and most attractive. Ex Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 818 Haiti

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    1882: 20 c. red-brown on yellowish, a single example used in combination with 1887 Salomon 2 c. violet in a strip of five on 1888 cover sent registered to New York, tied by "Jeremie / Haiti" circular datestamps (May 29) in black. The cover folded for display at left but complete, with New York arrival (June 7) on reverse. An outstanding and most attractive mixed issue franking.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 819 Haiti

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    1886/87: 1 c. vermilion on yellowish, New Die, an unused block of twenty (4 x 5) with sheet margins at top and at base, off centre to tight but of fine fresh colour, some creasing but a scarce large multiple, large part, mostly unmounted og. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 820 Haiti

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    1886/87: 5 c. green, New Die, used blocks of four (positions 3-4 / 13-14) cancelled by early "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds's in black (4 Jan 1887) and a second block in a lighter shade (positions 8-9 / 18-19) cancelled by "Port au Prince / Haiti" cds's in black (12 April 1887). A fine and scarce pairing - a block of four is the largest recorded used multipole of this stamp. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 821 Haiti

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    1822/45: Covers (3), all to France with 1822 cover written in Port au Prince to Bordeaux, carried outside the mails and struck with oval framed "Forwarded by / Hottinger & Co. / Havre" cachet in black and "74 / LE HAVRE" handstamp in red; 1845 cover from the same correspondence to Bordeaux with British P.O. "JACMEL" cds in black (April 24) and "Colonies / &c. Art 12" in red; 1845 entire letter from Cayes to Nantes forwarded agent notation in manuscript on reverse in Jacmel with British P.O. "JACMEL" cds in black (July 25) and "Colonies / &c. Art 12" in red. A scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 822 Haiti

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    1886/1951: The cover/card selection (17) with 1899 registered cover with 1898/99 1 c., 2 c. (2), 5 c.and 10 c. four colour franking to USA, 1898/99 President Sam covers to USA with three or four colour frankings, Arms 2 c. lake single usages locally from Port de Paix and to France as Printed Matter; further colourful Sam issue frankings incl. two registered covers, 1911 US Naval Visit card franked 1 c. green tied "USS Des Moines" duplex, 1918 Postage Due cover, 1941 cover from Jeremie with unusual "Ouvert par la Censure" label, 1951 taxed cover from Indonesia etc. A varied and most attractive selection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 823 Haiti

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    1891: Palm Tree issue (Leaves Up), the cover/card selection (5) with 1892 registered cover from Port au Prince to USA per "S.S. Geo W. Clyde" franked by strip of four 5 c. orange; 1894 hand-made postcard from Jacmel to Cologne franked by 3 c. grey, 5 c. orange and 1892 2 c. deep blue; 1893 postcard to Kiel with single 5 c. orange used from Gonaives, three colour cover from Port au Prince to France with 2 c. blue, 3 c. grey-lilac and 5 c. orange; and 2 c. blue used on Sam 1 c. blue on grey stationery card carried by Dutch ship to Paris. A fine group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 824 Haiti

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    1892/95: 2nd Palm Tree issue (Leaves Drooping), covers (3) with 1894 cover to USA with 5 c. orange (2) from Port au Prince also tied by "JAMAICA / TRANSIT" in black; 1893 registered cover to Paris with 1891 1 c. lilac, 1892 3 c. grey in a strip of three and 5 c. orange (2) from Port au Prince; and a rare 1894 registered cover from Jeremie to New York at double rate with 1886 Liberty Head 20 c. pale brown on yellowish in combination with 1891 3 c. grey-lilac and 1892 7 c. red. Minor imperfections but a scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 825 Haiti

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    1896: Palm Tree engraved issue (Leaves Drooping), the cover selection (4) with 1898 "Imprimé" wrapper to Germany franked 1 c. blue and 5 c. slate-green used from Port au Prince; single 2 c. red-brown on wrapper to France, 2 c. red-brown (2) with 3 c. lilac-brown on local registered cover to Port au Prince; 5 c. slate-green pair used on 1897 "Administration des Postes" cover from Jacmel to Gera, Germany. A scarce issue on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 826 Haiti

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    1899/1927: Cards (4) with 12899 Sam issue 1 c. and 2 c. from Port au Prince to Germany via New York tied by Dutch ship datestamp with violet "PAQUEBOT / N.Y. 2D DIV" in violet alongside, Sam 2 c. stationery card with 1 c. green tied in manuscript carried on Steamer "HUNGARIA" with violet cachet, 1910 2 c. stationery card from Cayes to Germany cancelled by Dutch oval Steamship datestamps; 1927 card with 1924 10 c. carmine tied by oval "S.S. COMMEWIJNE" cachet to New York. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 827 Haiti

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    Official 1935: Postal Stationery cards (4) overprinted SERVICE / OFFICIEL with printed backs, 2 c. orange on pink cards (2) used  with VERIFICATION handstamp in blue (H&G D1) ,each used from Port Au Prince one dated 23 April 1935 and the other 14 June; 1 c. de gourde blue on light blue (H&G D4) used from Port Au Prince to Germany with VERIFICATION handstamp in blue, and a further example with the Verification handstamp to the same address. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 828 Honduras

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    1884: "Morazan" issue postal stationery cards (3), with 2 c. red used to Guatemala cancelled at Tegucigalpa in violet (H&G 1), 3 c. pale blue used from Gracia (Jan 2, 1889) via Tegucigalpa and New Orleans to Germany (H&G 2) and 3 c. pale reply half used from Amapala (June 27, 1885) to Germany. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 829 Honduras

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    1891: President Bográn issue, Die Proofs (4) by the Hamilton Bank Note Co. for values from 1 c. to 75 c., all on Indiaa paper, with 1 c. in red, 2 c. in red (with Duty Plate "2" added in pencil); composite strip of four showing 5, 19, 20 and 25 c. values in green; and composite strip of four showing 30, 40, 50 and 75 c. values printed in brown. A scarce and most attractive group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 830 Honduras

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    1891: President Bográn issue, Die Proofs (5) by the Hamilton Bank Note Co. for values from 1 peso to 10 pesos, Frame Only Proofs all in file numbered composite pairs (526-527) on thin India paper, 1 peso + 2 peso printed in brown, green and in orange and 5 pesos + 10 pesos printed in brown and orange respectively, a scarce selection - the 1 peso value being unadopted and issued in the smaller format. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 831 Honduras

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    1893: President Ezeta 3 c. purple postal stationery envelope (H&G B35), a superb unused example complete with the New Year's Greeting card showing the the same 3 C. design at top right, prepared for use by the Postmaster General. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 832 Honduras

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    1893: General Cabanas Issue, the Hamilton Bank Note Co. imperforate Die Proofs (5) printed in red for the entire set of eleven (1 c. to 1 p.), with two composite Proofs, 5 c. die sunk on India paper, balance on thin India paper with three showing file numbers (607-609). A superb and rare set. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 833 Honduras

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    1893: General Cabanas Issue, the Hamilton Bank Note Co. imperforate Die Proofs (5) printed in black for the entire set of eleven (1 c. to 1 p.), with three composite Proofs, all die sunk on India paper with three showing file numbers (607-609) and four affixed to card. A superb and rare set. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 834 Honduras

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    1893: General Cabanas 5 c. blue (4 examples, three on reverse) used on 1895 legal size 'On Her Britannic Majesty's Service' envelope from Tegucigalpa to Berlin, Ont., Canada with one tied in red on despatch (Jan 8), the three on reverse cancelled by "New Orleans" datestamps in transit (Jan 21), with further transit of Detroit alongside (Jan 23). A scarce and attractive double rate cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 835 Honduras

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    1895: 'Justice' issue 10 c. brown-rose and horizontal strip of three 20 c. violet, all used on 1895 registered cover at 6 times rate to Berne, Switzerland cancelled by barred obliterator with "Oficina de Certificados / Tegucigalpa, Honduras" cds (Dec 3) in blue adjacent. Endorsed "via Puerto Cortes and New Orleans" with reverse showing transit of the latter (Dec 18), New York oval (Dec 12) and Berne arrival (Dec 31) alongside fine Official cachet in blue. A scarce high franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 836 Honduras

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    1898: Locomotive 5 c. dull ultramarine and 10 c. dark blue used on 1899 cover to Terre Haute, USA tied by barred obliterator in blue with fine "Santa Cruz de Yojoa / Departmento de Cortes / Honduras C.A." cachet in blue at left. Puerto Cortez cds (June 21) in red and New Orleans transit (June 26) on reverse. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 837 Honduras

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    1907: Medina 5 c., an imperforate Proof sheet of 100 subjects engraved by Kihn Brothers, New York; printed in black. Folded across the middle of the sheet horizontally in margin only, fresh and very fine. A scarce sheet. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 838 Honduras

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    1890/1944: The cover selection (14) with 1890 cover with Arms issue 5 c. blue strip of four used to USA, 1890 Arms 10 c. orange used on cover to France, 1892 Colombus 1 c.grey  pair on scarce 1892 cover to USA at circular rate, 1892 German 10 pf. stationery card used back from Amapala to Potsdam, 1911 5 c. red on card cancelled "S.S. Rosina", 1911 5 c. and 10 c. on cover cancelled "S.S. Colombia", 1927 Package Tags used with 'Expreso Aereo' 50 c. blue on blued (3 tags, one with pair), 1929 "Colindres" issue on covers (2), 1944 Censored cover from OAK RIDGE (Bay Islands) mailed via Roatan to Belize etc. Minor imperfections but a scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 839 Honduras

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    1891: "Bográn" issue, the cover selection (5) with April 1892 cover with 5 c. green used from Comayagua to Guatemala tied by Tegucigalpa "De Transito" cds in blue, 1891 cover to Germany with 5 c. green pair used from Puerto Cortez cancelled in blue, 1892 cover registered to Manchester with 5 c. green (4) used from Comayagua, 10 c. vermilion single used on 1892 cover to Manchester from Comayagua and 10 c. vermilion used from Tegucigalpa to Germany. Minor imperfections but a scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 840 Honduras

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    1893: "Cabenas" issue, the cover selection (5) with 5 c. blue used on trimmed March 1894 cover tied by oval "Agencia Postal / De Sulaco" in black, 5 c. blue used on Nov 1894 cover from Tegucigalpa to Amapala, Oct 1894 cover to USA with 5 c. blue pair cancelled in red at Tegucigalpa, Sept 1893 cover to Guatemala with 5 c. blue pair used from Puerto Cortez and 1894 cover to USA with single 10 c. orange-brown used from "Nacaome" cancelled in violet, mailed via Amapala. Minor imperfections but a scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 841 Honduras

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    1895: "Justice" issue, the cover selection (4) with March 1895 10 c. brown stationery envelope (H&G B18) used with ten 1 c. vermilion to Hannover from San Pedro Sul; April 1895 cover to Paris with 5 c. grey pair ex Tegucigalpa, July 1895 illustrated cover with 5 c. grey used from "Ruatan" (Bay Islands) cancelled at IRIONA; Nov 1895 cover with uncancelled 5 c. grey used to Guatemala with two different "Chiquimula" datestamps in violet adjacent. Minor imperfections but a scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 842 Honduras

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    1896: "Arias" issue, small group (4) with 5 c. violet pair used on 1897 cover from Puerto Cortes to Belize (April 2), 2 c. black on pink stationery card (H&G 25) used in 1896 to Guatemala cancelled "Escuintla y San Jose" TPO cds with "Guatemala y Escuintla" TPO at left both struck in violet; 3 c. brown on green postal stationery cards (H&G 26): one used from San Pedro Sul to Buenos Aires, Argentina with arrival and NON RECLAMÉ handstamp, the second 3 c. card used from Amapala to Hong Kong via San Francisco. An attractive and unusual group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 843 Honduras

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    1896 (Jan 1): "Arias Issue", the Exhibit collection of this popular lithgraphed set with Imperforate Plate Proofs in large multiples with "NO SIRVE" handstamp in violet (literally NOT FOR USE), incl. blocks with 1 c. blue in blocks of 28 and 49 and a complete sheet of 108 (9 x 12); 2 c. yellow-brown in a block of 20 and the largest unit know (54); 5 c. violet in blocks of 30 and 49 and a complete sheet of 108; 10 c. vermilion in a block of 18 and a complete sheet of 108; the issued stamps with blocks of 1 c. blue (6 and 25); 5 c. violet (shades) in blocks of 8 and 12; 20 c. with plated blocks and the sole known 20 c. emerald sheet of 108 - also a "blank cliché" block of 33; varieties incl. 1 c. blue strip of five imperforate between; 20 c. and 50 c. Imperforate between blocks of four and 1 p. brown pair; the set of eight overprinted SPECIMEN diagonally, Imperforate Colour Trials and Imperforate Plate Proofs in black; and the superb array of covers / cards (54) with rates noted of 1 c., 2 c. on illustrated cover, 3 c., 4 c., 5 c., 10 c. (incl. a genuine bisected 20 c. used to Germany and an imperforate between pair on cover from Amapala to San Francisco), 20 c., 25 c., rare 26 c. rate, 30 c., 35 c., 39 c., 40 c., 45 c., 80 c., 1 p. 10 c. rate to USA; 2 p. 90 c. rate to USA with pair of 1 p. brown; and 3 p. 90 c. rate, and the astonishing 4 p. 30 c. rate to USA - the only three covers known bearing the 1 peso brown; with the covers showing nearly every cancellation extant at the period. A truly outstanding collection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 844 Honduras

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    1898: "Locomotive" issue, the Exhibit collection on leaves and loose with study of the stamps and wonderful array of these difficult to find covers with no less than 88 represented; with set of eight overprinted SPECIMEN, set in blocks of four, large multiples of the 2 c., 5 c. purple in a block of 36, rare imperforate 2 c. rose pair and block of four, 5 c. red-violet in block of 24, 6 c. red-violet pair; Imperforate between 5 c. dull ultramarine block of four and the only recorded 10 c. dark blue imperf. between block of four all unused; 6  c. imperf. between pairs used (2); laid paper set of five in blocks with 5 c. in blocks of 20 and 36, the 6 c. in block of 24 and 10 c. in a block of 23; range of "Cracked Plate" varieties, 10 c. dark blue "Double Print" (5 recorded), all laid paper varieties in imperforate between multiples; Amapala 'Permitase' usages incl. blocks; extensive cancellation studies throughout. Covers with following rates noted: 1 c., 2 c., 3 c., 6 c., 12 c., 14 c., 15 c., 16 c. (incl. a cover in combination with Cuba), 18 c., 20 c., 25 c., 27 c., 30 c., 39 c. rate (with earliest recorded use of "Permitase" stamps), 40 c., 45 c., 60 c., 75 c., 1 p. 20 c.;  these demostrating most of the possible cancellations and possible rate permutations of the issue; a total of 88 covers/ cards and finally the 'pièce de résistance' a cover bearing 1 c. brown pair, 2 c. rose, 5 c. dull ultramarine pair, 6 c.red-violet, 10 c. dark blue, 20 c. dull orange block of four, 50 c. orange-red strip of three and 1 p. blue-green strip of three; all used on remarkable 44 x single rate 1902 cover to New York tied by barred obliterators and "Tegucigalpa" cds's  in violet. An astonishing and important collection assembled over many years. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 845 Mexico

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    1856: ½ r. blue, an unused block of six (3 x 2) without District name, large margins all round, fresh colour and very fine, large part og. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 270+.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 846 Mexico

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    Chiapas 1856: 1 r. yellow, 2 r. pale green and 4 r. carmine with sheet marginal rule at left, all used on small piece tied by complete strike of oval framed "ADMINISTRACION DE CORREOS / PICHUCALCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 127) in bluish-black with manuscript "1.2.3." indiviually on each stamp at base. A rare and attractive usage from a scarce District.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 847 Mexico

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    Cordova 1856: 1 r. orange, narrow setting, without District name, a used horizontal pair with good to touched margins, boldly cancelled by complete strike of framed "HUATUSCO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 196) in black. Rare. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 848 Mexico

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    Durango 1856: 4 r. carmine, a vertically bisected example, right half, used as 2 reales on 22 July 1858 cover to Durango tied by framed "CUENCAME" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 248). A very fine and most attractive usage. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1962) Scott = $ 250+.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 48, 12-17 Feb 1962, lot 4548.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 849 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1856: ½ r. blue, a fine used horizontal strip of four, large margins mostly all round, cancelled by framed italic "Franqueado / Tepic" in red (Schatzkes fig. 409). One minor ironed bend but a charming and scarce multiple. Signed Drahn, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 850 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1856: ½ r. blue in a fine horizontal pair used with 1 r. orange-yellow on 1857 cover to Sayula, tied by "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" cds's (Aug 11) in black (Schatzkes fig. 297). File fold at base not detracting from the fine appearance. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 851 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1856: 4 r. carmine, a fine large margined example used on 15 April 1858 cover to San Luis Potosi tied by bold strike of oval framed "CORREOS / GUANAJUATO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 472). Fresh and very fine. Signed E. Diena, A. Diena, Jaretzky.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 852 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadrisected examople used to pay the 2 reales rate, used on cover from Cuidad Guzman to Guadalajara tied by superb strike of fancy framed "FRANCO EN C. GUZMAN" in black (Schatzkes fig. 340). A most attractive usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3226.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 853 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1856: 2 r. green, a vertically bisected example, left half, used to pay the 1 real rate on 1858 entire letter to Leon, tied by fine "FRANCO / GUANAJUATO" circular datestamp (Aug 11) in black (Schatzkes fig. 476). A rare and very fine usage. Cert. Jaretzsky (1983) Scott = $ 600.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3175.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 854 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1856: 2 r. green and vertically bisected 8 r. red-lilac, used on 21 May 1858 cover and part back to Mexico City, paying a 6 reales rate, tied by bold strike of oval framed "CORREOS / SILAO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 528). The cover with file fold well away from the adhesives, an extraordinarily rare rate and franking. Ex collection Samuel Chapman. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3231.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 855 Mexico

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    Huejutla 1856: ½ r. deep blue, two horizontal pairs, both with huge margins at base, used on 22 March 1857 cover to Vera Cruz tied by two bold strikes of oval framed "TUSPAN" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 578). Small contemporary stain on one pair but a scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 856 Mexico

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    Jalapa 1856: 2 r. emerald, a fine large margined used example in the rare shade, on cover to Mexico City tied by boxed & dated "JALAPA / FEBRERO 10" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 595). Choice and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 857 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 1 r. orange-yellow, a fine used example tied to 1856 cover to Durango by circular "ADMON PRAL DE CORREOS" negative seal (Eagle) handstamp of Puerto Mazatlan in black (Schatzkes fig. 741). Seal removed from reverse but a charming and scarce cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, 20 Nov 2002, lot 42.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 858 Mexico

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    Mazatlan 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example showing marginal rule from right of sheet, tied to cover front to Mazatlan but superb strike of "PANUCO" straight line handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 773) in black. Rare and fine strike. Signed Jaretzky.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 859 Mexico

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    1856: Mexico District 4 r. red, a very fine example used on reverse of 1858 entire letter to Agen, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamp (Nov 2) in black (Schatzkes fig. 821) paying the internal rate per Extraordinario. British P.O. VERA CRUZ cds on reverse (Nov 4), carried to St. Thomas on the RMSP "Clyde" and to Southampton on the "Panama", thence via London (Dec 2) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Charged with handstruck '8' décimes due marking in black. Slight edge wear but a rare entire that opens well for Exhibit display. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 900 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 860 Mexico

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    Morelia 1856: ½ r. blue, a fine used example with huge margins at top and at base, used on 1858 Circular (endorsed as such internally) to Mazatlan tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / COLIMA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 928). A rare usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 861 Mexico

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    Morelia 1856: ½ r. blue, a used horizontal pair on 11 Nov 1856 cover to Sayula tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / COLIMA" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 928) in blue. File fold well away from the adhesives, an attractive cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 862 Mexico

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    Morelia 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example on 5 August 1857 cover to Sayula tied by superb strike of circular "FRANCO / EN / SAHUAYO" handstamp in brown (Schatzkes fig. 989). File fold well away from the adhesive. A rare cancellation. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 863 Mexico

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    Morelia 1856: 4 r. carmine, a used example with large margins, on 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamp (Nov 23) in black (Schatzkes fig. 929). File folds well away from the adhesiive, a scarce cover. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 864 Mexico

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    Morelia 1856: 4 r. carmine, a horizontally bisected example, top half, used on 1860 entire letter to Mexico City to pay the 2 reles rate, tied by "FRANCO / MORELIA" circular datestamp (June 25) in black (Schatzkes fig. 901). A fine and attractive entire Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 865 Mexico

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    Puebla 1856: ½ r. blue, a used horizontal strip of three showing marginal rule at top, good margins all round and in a clear pale shade, neatly cancelled by framed "Chalchicomula" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1182). Fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 866 Mexico

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    Puebla 1856: 2 r. green and 4 r. carmine from top of sheet showing the marginal rule, used on 31 July 1857 entire letter to Puebla, tied by framed "ACATLAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1166) in black with manuscript date at upper right. Fresh and fine, a rare usage. Signed Jaretzky.rnProvenance: Ruis Perez, Dec 1948; Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3198.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 867 Mexico

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    Puebla 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadrisected example used to pay the 2 reales rate to Mexico City, superbly tied by scarce framed "FRANCO / EN / ATLIXCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1178). Scarce and most attractive. Signed E. Diena. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Theodore Champion sale, Nov 1957; Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3224.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 868 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1856: 2 r. green in a close to emerald shade, large margins all round, used on cover to Mexico Citz tied by bold strike of circular "H. DE ESPIRITU SANTO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1488). Superb.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 869 Mexico

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    San Luis Potosi 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadrisected exampole used on 1861 cover to Guadalajara to pay the 2 reales rate, tied by "FRANCO / SAN LUIS POTOSI" cds in black (Sept 26). Scarce Scott = $ 225.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 870 Mexico

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    Victoria 1856: 2 r. emerald, a fine used example on 16 April 1857 entire letter to San Luis Potosi tied by framed "TULA DE / TAMALULIPAS" in red (Schatzkes fig. 1839) with Postmaster's manuscript "Abril 16" date above. Superb and very fine. Signed Jaretzky.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 871 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. blue, a vertical strip of four from Plate III (positions 5 / 11 / 17 /23), used on 26 April 1861 cover to Durango cancelled by straight line "ZACATECAS" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1849) in black. A fine and attractive late usage of the issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 872 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: 2 r. green, a superb used example with large margins all round, showing manuscript District Name diagonally, tied to small piece by boxed & dated "AGUASCALIENTES / ENERO 19" datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 1928) in black. Rare and very fine. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 873 Mexico

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    Chiapas 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a magnificent used horizontal pair without District name, large margins all round and left hand stamp with marginal rule, tied to small piece by circular "C. DE COMITAN" handstamp in blue (Schatzkes fig. 120). Rare and spectacular pair. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3326.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 874 Mexico

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    Colima 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a vertically bisected example, left half, used as 2 reales on May 1861 cover to Guadalajara, tied by bold strike of oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / COLIMA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 178). Top margin just touched by light file fold but a delightful and scarce early usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 190. rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3289.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 875 Mexico

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    Cuernavaca 1861: 1 r. black on green, 2 r. black on pink and 4 r. black on yellow, used examples, all neatly cancelled by central strikes of the Iguala six leaved "Star" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 221B). A delightful group, the 4 reales being particularly fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 876 Mexico

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    Durango 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example wwith large margin at base, used on 16 July 1861 cover to San Dimas tied by framed "FRANCO" handstamp of Durango in black (Schatzkes fig. 237). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and attractive usage. Cert. Jaretzsky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3293.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 877 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a vertically bisected example, right half, used as 1 real on 23 May 1861 entire letter to Guanajuato tied by fine oval "CORREOS / FRANCO SILAO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 530). Superb and very rare entire. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 750+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 878 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by part oval "CORREOS / GUANAJUATO" oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 472). A delightful stamp Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 879 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used as 2 reales on 1861 entire letter to Lagos, tied by fine oval "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" datestamp (Sept 12) in black (Schatzkes fig. 500). A fine and attractive entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 880 Mexico

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    Lagos 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a fine used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by "FRANCO / LAGOS" datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 667) in black. Choice and very fine Scott = $ 100 / Follansbee = $ 300 .
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 881 Mexico

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    Mexico City 1861: ½ r. black on brown, the magnificent marginal strip of six showing the sheet margins at both sides, used on cover front from Mexico City to Durango neatly tied by six strikes of the circular network handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 827) in black with "Correos / Mexico" oval datestamp below. The front adhered to backing otherwise superb and of great rarity. Certs. MEPSI (1979), Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga; Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3252.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 882 Mexico

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    Monterrey 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a horizontally bisected example (top half) used with a quadrisected example from the lower left corner, as 3 reales on 26 May 1861 cover to Durango, tied by fine strike of boxed and dated "MONTERREY / MAYO 26"  handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 860). Extraordinarily rare and in the foremost possible quality. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 10'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3297.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    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
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