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  • Lot# : 7510 Uruguay

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    1866: Uruguay, 30 cts. brown-lilac, with France, Napoléon, 80 cts. carmine, used on cover, from MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay) to VILASAR (Barcelona, Spain), 30 cts. tied by heavy barred cancel in black, the 80 cts. by the French Post Office lozenge with anchor, a black boxed 'P.P.' and octagonal datestamp alongside (15 April 1866), also a red 'PD' to left side, to reverse a Barcelona arrival datestamp in black (20 May 1866), sent through the French Consular service in Montevideo, one of the 80 cts. has a fault, there are two glue discoloured strips to either sides, otherwise fine, a rare mixed combination franking.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7519 Mexico

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    1867: Hidalgo, 12 cts. black on green, used on cover front, from VERACRUZ (Mexico) to LANESTOSA (Spain), four good margins, tied by Veracruz (Franco) datestamp in black (11 Jan 1871) with an octagonal 'VERA-CRUZ/PAQ.FR.**' alongside oddly dated 1870, also has a boxed 'P.P.' in red, a horizontal filing crease clear of adhesive, a fine front and scarce single franking example from Mexico to Spain.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7521 Mexico

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    1867: Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose, a fresh and fine example with good perforation, on entire letter from Mexico via Havana to Madrid, the superb single adhesive tied by claer Anchor lozenge, "MEXIQUE 17 AOUT 72" in black and "VERA-CRUZ 17 AOUT 72 PAQ. FR. B No. 1" in red, two octagonal datestamps alongside, as well as framed "P.P." in black, all strikes in an over-average shape. Upon arrival "1 PESETA" due struck in addition. A most attractive cover, which made its voyage on a French vessel and arrived in Spain via St. Nazaire and Santander.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7523 Mexico

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    1877: Napoleon, 5 fr. blue-grey, and Sage, 1 fr. olive, combined with Mexico, Hidalgo, 10 cts. black, 25 cts. blue, 100 cts. red-pink and block of four and a single Porte de Mar 50 cts black (block torn on opening), used on cover, from MÉXICO D.F. to MADRID, French Post Office in Mexico, dated 17 August, an incredibly combination, the only known cover with 5 fr. used from Mexico (only four used in Americas), the cover is also the highest franking of the Porte de Mar issue and the only cover with the 50 cts. value, this franking is unique and the only recorded example. The most important cover of Mexican maritime mail prior to UPU and one the most outstanding item of Mexican Maritime philately. Undoubtedly the most famous cover from the Medoza Cortina archive.rnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 7 Nov 1990, lot 5133.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7528 Argentina

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    1864/67: Rivadavia, 5 cts. brown rose, used on cover, from ROSARIO (Argentina) to ALGORTA (Spain), tied by black Correos De Rosario datestamp, sent 28 June 1865, with CORREOS DE BUENOS AIRES datestamp in black alongside (28 June 1865), also a black 'ADMON DE CAMBIO BADAJOZ/4Rs' circular, on reverse a blue 'P.TRANSATLANTICO' (30 July 1865), Buenos Aires datestamp in black (28 June 1865) and Badajoz double circle (1 Aug 1865), stamp has trimmed perfs to two sides, filing crease horizontally clear of stamp, a rare single franking cover sent via the British mail from South America to Europe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 7535 Uruguay

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    1866: Numerals, 20 cts. rose, two singles, used on Registered cover, from MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay) to SALDUERO (Spain), tied by framed rectangular 'CERTIFCADO' in blue, cover dated 16 November 1870, with '4R' Spanish due mark in red, to the reverse a Montevideo datestamp in black and a blue 'P.TRANSATLANTICO' dated 11 Dec 1870, filing crease well clear of stamps, which apart from touching just one corner are four margins, a rare Registered cover and attractive franking. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 7536 Uruguay

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    1866/67: Numerals, 10 cts. green, used on Registered cover, from SALTO (Uruguay) to GURIEZO (Spain), tied by black barred cancel, faint Salto datestamp 12 Nov 1872, also a 'CORREO MONTEVIDEO' datestamp alongside (18 Jan 1872) has a '3R' Spanish due mark in black, there is a tear in the cover top and some toning to stamp and parts of cover, a scarce single use on cover from South America to Europe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7537 Argentina

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    1873: 1 c. purple and 4 c. brown, used on cover, from BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) to HAVANA (Cuba), via SPAIN - making a double crossing of Atlantic Ocean - stamps tied by '4' in circle with Buenos Aires datestamp alongside (30 May 1878), 1.Pesto charge mark in blue applied on arrival in Badajoz (28 Jun 1873) and '3' struck in black applied when arrived in Cuba, having gone via British sea route by steamer to Lisbon and by land to Badajoz, then by ship to Cuba, an incredible journey, and probably a unique example.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7538 Uruguay

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    1866: Numerals 5 c. blue, two fine examples with the normal irregular perforation, together with France Napoléon laureated 80 c. on cover to Valencia, all three adhesives tied by light framed PD. Reverse with "P. TRANSATLANTICO 25 / 1 73" datestamp in violet struck on incoming shipmail in Lisbon as well as BADAJOZ transit cds. Taxed in Spain with "1 PESETAS." due handstamp in blue. Strong toning and horizontal crease well away from the franking, nevertheless a most interesting item with French vessel to Portugal and from there to its destination in Spain.rnNote: The colour of the TRANSATLANTICO datestamp gives an indication which shipping company brought the cover to Portugal. Between 1860 and 1873, the Messageries Maritimes covers got this strike in violet.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7539 Uruguay

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    1866: Numerals 10 c. green (lightest file fold), a fresh example on cover to Barcelona, the adhesives tied by light mute obliterator, "CORREO MONTEVIDEO 15 SET 73" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "P. TRANSATLANTICO 12 / 10 73" datestamp in blue struck on incoming shipmail in Lisbon as well as BARCELONA arrival (Oct 18) cds. Taxed in Spain with "1 PESETAS." due handstamp in blue. An interesting item with British vessel to Portugal and from there to its destination in Spain.rnNote: The colour of the TRANSATLANTICO datestamp gives an indication which shipping company brought the cover to Portugal. Between 1851 and 1873, covers transported by the Royal Mail Steam Ship Company on The Rio - Southampton line got this strike in blue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7636 USA

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    1875: Cuba, Coat of Arms, 50 c. green two singles, with USA Jefferson, 10 c. brown four singles and Post Horse and Rider 2 c. brown, used on cover, from HAVANA (Cuba) to BARCELONA, via NEW YORK (USA) and PRUSSIA (Germany), sent 13 Feb 1875 (endorsed) from Havana to New York (presumably privately as the 1 peseta rate not used) where USA postage applied, stamps tied by New York Steamship datestamp (18 Feb) and sent via Transatlantic route which was in operation for a short period, an incredibly rare cover, sent at 42 cents rate franked with the Cuba 1 peseta, delightful example; from the Francisco Cuadrada archive.
    Starting bid : 4,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 7637 USA

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    1875: Cuba, Coat of Arms, 50 c. green two singles, with USA Jefferson, 10 c. brown six singles and Post Horse and Rider 2 c. brown, used on cover, from HAVANA (Cuba) to BARCELONA, via NEW YORK (USA) and PRUSSIA (Germany), sent 17 Feb 1875 (endorsed) from Havana to New York (presumably privately) where USA postage applied, stamps tied by undated fancy circular, with New York paid in red dated 23 Feb, 50 c. greens cancelled by indistiguishable datestamp which appears to indicate 12 April presumably on arrival in Spain, a spectacular cover, sent at 62 cents rate, franked in combination with the Cuba 1 peseta, exceptional example; from the Francisco Cuadrada archive.rnrnProvenance: Collection Helmut Wolff, Harmers, Ney York, 17 Jan 1980, lot 2068.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7647 Argentina

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    1858: Steamship, 2 ps. indigo blue, used on cover, from BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) to SALINAS (Asturias, Spain), tied by black ponchito cancel, with Correos De Buenos Aires circular datestamp (20 Dec 1858), Spanish postage due handstamp '4R.' in blue, soiling and some imperfections, however an exceptionally rare example of an Argentine steamship stamp used on cover to Spain, one of three known to Europe, highly desirable.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7648 Venezuela

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    1863: First Issue, 2 r. dull rose, used on cover, from CARACAS to CADIZ (Spain), four good to large margins, tied by black Caracas postmark, endorsed 'via England' (via de Inglaterra), with black '8R' Spanish charge mark, London transit in red (3 Oct 1859) and Cadiz arrival in black (10 Oct 1859) on reverse, a vertical filing crease not affecting stamp, a rare single franking from South America to Europe with very fine condition First Issue, rare with such large margins. Gi = $1'500.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7650 Peru

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    1858: Coat of Arms 1 r. red, double-lined frame, a fine example with fresh colour and good to large margins, on cover to Bilbao, tied by dotted LIMA circle handstamp with French "ANGL. 20 JUIL. 59 AMB CALAIS A" entry cds and GB contract handstamp alongside. Reverse with LONDON and PARIS transit and BILBAO arrival (July 24) cds's. Taxed in Spain with "4 R." due handstamp in blue. An attractive cover from Peru via Great Britain and France to Spain.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 7654 USA

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    1861: Jefferson, 5 c. red-brown, used on cover, from NEW YORK to BILBAO (Spain), neatly tied by attractive red lined oval, 'NEW YORK:BR.PKT. PAID' in red alongside (16 Sep), endorsed 'Via England per asia', with Spanish '4R.' charge mark in blue, to reverse London transit datestamp in red (29 Sept 1862), horizontal filing crease centrally not affecting very fine stamp which is a vibrant strong printing, lovely shade with fine detail, a scarce and exceptional single franking to Spain.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7655 Venezuela

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    1863: First Issue, 2 r. dull rose, used on cover, from LA GUAIRA to SAN SEBASTIAN (Spain), cut into in places, tied by CORREOS/LA GUAIRA double circle in blue (23 March), with red '4R' Spanish charge mark, London transit in red (13 April 1863) and arrival in black (15 April 1863) to the back, two vertical filing creases one just impinging on lower left corner of adhesive although unaffected, some soiling, however a rare single franking from South America to Europe using a First Issue stamp. Gi = $1'500.
    Starting bid : 440 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 7656 Venezuela

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    1863/64: Eagle, 2 r. green, used on cover, from LA GUAIRA to PAMPLONA (Spain), cut into in places, tied by CORREOS/LA GUAIRA double circle in black (8 March), with red '4R' Spanish due mark alongside, endorsed top 'Via England', on the reverse a Pamelona arrival datestamp in black (1 April 1864), there is a diagonal crease which has bent the bottom right corner of the stamp, also a vertical filing crease clear of the adhesive, a scarce cover to Spain. Gi = $2'000.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 7657 Peru

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    1862/63: Embossed, 1 d. red, used on cover, from LIMA (Peru) to BILBAO (Spain), tied by black datestamp (27 May 1864), with handstruck '4R' in red applied on arrival in Spain, handwritten 'Via Panama and Southamton', with a Callao datestamp on the reverse (28 May 1864), London transit in red (23 June 1864) and Bilbao arrival (30 June 1864) in black, stamp cut into along base, some soiling and there are two diagonal creases through stamp, horizontal filing crease is clear of adhesive, a scarce single franking cover to Spain. 
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 7658 USA

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    1861/66: Jefferson, 5 c. brown and Washington 10 c. green, used on cover, from BOSTON to MADRID, tied by dumb cancel in black, Spanish postage due '4R' mark, to reverse 'BOSTON BRITISH PACKET' datestamp in black (1 March), London transit in red (14 March 1865), Madrid arrival datestamp (17 March 1865) in black, and a cachet 'SPANISH CONSULATE FOT MASSACHUSSETTS NEW HAMPSHIRE AND RHODE ISLAND' across the seal in black, vertical filing crease not affecting stamps, a fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7659 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 6 c. brick-red, a fine and fresh example with vibrant colour and even large margins all round, on cover to Saron, Cantabria, tied by light "CORREO MONTEVIDEO 10 FEB 65" cds. Reverse with MONTEVIDEO cds of the British P.P., red LONDON and black "VILLACARRIEDO / SANTANDER" transit cds's. Taxed in Spain with "8 Rs" due handstamp. A most interesting cover which was prepaid within Montevideo and made its further journey with British vessel to London and from there presumably to Santander.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7660 USA

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    1862/66: Washington, 24 c. grey lilac, two singles, used on Senate Chamber / Albany illustrated envelope, from NEW YORK (USA) to MADRID (Spain), tied by cork cancel in black and circular datestamp, with' NEW YORK.AM. Pkt.' red datestamp (24 April), also 'PAID-ONLY/TO ENGLAND' in black, upon arrival in Spain '16R' charge mark applied in red, flap missing and reduced at top, otherwise very fine and attractive, extremely scarce franking on Transatlantic mail, especially an illustrated envelope to Spain; rare.
    Starting bid : 2,600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7661 Colombia

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    1866: Coat of Arms, 5 c. orange, Arms of Colombia, 10 c. violet (three singles), used on piece, from BOGOTA (Colombia) to BARCELONA (Spain), tied by oval Bogata in black, endorsed 'via England', with Spanish '4.Rs.' postage due mark in blue, part of reverse remains and has Barcelona arrival '2/MA/66', piece is in two parts hinged together and fragile, however extremely rare franking on mail from Colombia to Spain.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7664 USA

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    1861: 10 c. dark green (2) and 1 c. blue, three fresh and fine single examples on cover from Havanna, Cuba, docketed "Jan 11, 1868", forwarded by 'Rubeira & Co", mailed in New York, the adhesives tied by fancy cork obliteration, "NEW YORK AM. PKT JAN 18" cds in red and "PAID ONLY TO ENGLAND" handstamp in black alongside. Reverse with "LONDON transit (Jan 28) and BILBAO arrival (Feb 1) cds's. Taxed with "8 Rs" due in red for a double rate cover. 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7667 Peru

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    1866/67: Llamas, 20 cts. brown, used on cover, from LIMA (Peru) to CORUNNA (Spain), tied by blue datestamp (27 May 1870), with handstruck charge mark '16R' in red applied on arrival in Spain, on reverse a partial Callao in black, a London transit in red (29 June 1870) and Corunna arrival (3 July 1870) in black, backflap and part of reverse of cover missing, apparent damage to envelope including tears and creasing, however a scarce single franking example between Peru and Spain.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 7668 USA

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    1870: Shield, Eagle and Flag, 30 c. ultra & carmine, used on cover, from NEW YORK to BARCELONA, tied by dumb cancel in black, with New York datestamp in red (27 May 1870), endorsed 'Steamer Oder / via Southampton', small tear top centrally, stained and some soiling, however a rare stamp on cover and exceptionally rare to Spain. Gi = $17'500 (domestic cover).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 7671 Guatemala

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    1873: Coat of Arms, 4 r. dull red violet, used on cover, from GUATEMALA to SAN SEBASTIAN (Guipuzcoa, Spain), strong colour and vibrant printing, tied by the Guatemala datestamp in black (18 July 1876), with 'CORREOS DE GUATEMALA PAQUETES' datestamp in red alongside (18 July 1876), Panama transit datestamp in black (31 July 1876), blue Spanish charge mark '1.70' cancelled by black 'OO', replaced with '1.80' also in black, London transit datestamp in red on reverse (28 Aug 1876), slight soiling, but does not detract from this splendid cover, a very rare example so fine, only three known with the 4 Reales to Spain.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7672 Guatemala

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    1873: Coat of Arms, 4 r. dull red violet, used on cover, from GUATEMALA to MADRID, tied by a fine strike of the Guatemala datestamp in black (23 Dec 1876), with 'CORREOS DE GUATEMALA PAQUETES' datestamp in red alongside (28 Dec 1876), Spanish charge mark in red 'M/1P.', endorsed top 'Per Packet via Panama', with London transit datestamp in red on reverse (6 Feb 1877), and Madrid arrival in black (9 Feb 1877), filing crease vertically well away from stamp, a very rare cover, only three known with the 4 Reales to Spain.
    Starting bid : 1,800 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7675 Nicaragua

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    1869-71: Liberty Cap on Mountain, 5 cts. black and 25 cts. green, used on cover, from CHINANDEGA (Nicaragua) to MADRID (Spain), tied by black cancel, with blue double circle 'CORREOS DE MANAGUA' alongside (12 Oct 1881), British Post Office 'PANAMA' datestamp in black (20 Oct 1881), two Spanish charge marks 'M/1P' and 'M/0,20' in violet, addressed to Fernades Duro, philatelic writer of the time, Secretary General of the International Congress, London transit on reverse in red (11 Nov 1881) and a Madrid arrival the date indistinguishable, a very fine cover, extremely rare, more so to Spain with such a combination of rare stamps. Cert. PF (1991) Gi = $13'500 (as singles on cover).
    Starting bid : 4,600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7684 USA

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    1861/70: Group three covers from the USA to Spain, incl. 1861 New York to Jerez de la Frontera with pair 1 c. blue & 3 c. pink, 1866 2 c. black and 3 c. rose, and 1870 New York to Corao bearing 6 c. pink & 10 c. brown. Lot of heterogeneous quality but interesting.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7685 South America

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    1871/77: Group five covers from South America to Spain, incl. Argentina two covers 1871/1874 with 5 c. red inland franking, one left un-cancelled, sent via Lisbon resp. London to Spain where taxed; two 1876/77 Peru to Santander covers with diff. 10 c. Lama adhesives, taxed in Spain 1.70 or 1.80; and finally Uruguay 1874 Montevideo to Valladolid triple rate cover bearing Numerals Pair 15 c. yellow, sent via Lisbon and taxed with Spanish "MM / 3Rs" due.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF
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