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  • Lot# : 3604 Panama

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    Wreck Mail 1887: 20 c. black on lilac, used on commercial cover, from Panama to Vienna, Austria, dated 12 January 1892, carried on the ill-fated North German Lloyd Steamer 'S.S. Eider' which sank off the Isle of Wight with much heroism displayed by the RNLI in saving the passengers and crew on board during 31 January 1893. The envelope struck with framed "Gehoben aus dem / geschetterten Schiff / "Eider" in violet with 'FRANCO' in black applied to denote payment. Reverse with New York transit cds 21 January and Austrian P.O. Reseal label and arrival cds 8 March, a scarce cover; 20 c. uncommon on cover especially on wreck mail.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3605 Panama

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    1887: 20 c. black on lilac, horizontal pair, used on a registered cover, from Panama to Colchester, England, dated 7 May 1894, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, used with Colombia 10 c. brown-red on rose-buff registration stamp (Colombia F11), endorsed "Per Book Post" (apparently not accepted sent at quadruple the rate plus registration), a partial London registered in red alongside, to the back an arrival in Colchester dated 31 May 1894, vertical filing crease well clear of stamps, an impressive and rare cover. 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3606 Panama

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    1887/1892: 20 c. black on lilac, 5 c. blue and 10 c. black on grey, registration stamp, used on registered cover, from Colón to Larnaca, Cyprus, dated 20 June 1892, Map adhesives tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in blue, New York USA red registered label '55873', sent via New York with two registered oval marks to reverse dated 30 June and 1 July, letter found open and officially resealed by post office tape, signed and postmarked with Larnaca datestamp 26 July 1892, registration stamp has part of top left corner missing (has been inked in), otherwise fine, very rare mailing to Cyprus (less than 12'000 inhabitants in 1892) and the only mixed franking of the first and second Maps to have been circulated in the transitional period.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3607 Panama

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    1887: Collection of unused multiples of the first issue Map of Panama, 20 c. black on lilac, comprising six blocks, including one of forty-five (5 x 9) ex Helme, one of eighteen (2 x 9), sixteen (4 x 4), twelve (4 x 3), ten (5 x 2) and six (2 x 3), also a vertical strip of five and a horizontal pair. Additionally comes with two covers franked with singles, one from the French Consulate sent from Panama to Bordeaux and the other sent to New York. Also a small study of seven singles used, with shades and dates detailed and includes the earliest use of the type I and II, a scarce accumulation in mostly fine condition.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3608 Panama

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    1888: 50 c. brown, vertical pair, used on a registered cover, from Colón to San Francisco, dated 20 June 1903, used with Colombia 20 c. brown-red registration stamp (Colombia F13) and a 10 c. blue 'AR' (Acknowldegment of Receipt H3), endorsed "Via New York", to the back a Post Office Customs Duties label tied by 'NEW YORK REG'Y DIV.' oval dated 30 June 1903, with a violet arrival alongside dated 3 July 1903, vertical crease through Colombia adhesives, some soiling, creasing and small tear, otherwise very rare high-value registered cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3609 Panama

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    1888: 50 c. light-brown, First Map of Panama issue, wove paper, used in combination with 1892 10 c. orange and 20 c. blue, on cover, from Colón to South Croydon, England, dated 4 November 1902, tied by purple Colón duplex, endorsed 'Via New York', to reverse 'Foreign Branch NY' dated 11 November 1902, 50 c. has pre-fix tear and corner bend and there is a closed opening tears top, otherwise fine, rare example. Only seven covers franked with 1888 50 c. and one of two without registration.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3610 Panama

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    1892: 50 c. brown, on pelure paper, two singles used on registered cover in combination with second issue 10 c. orange, dated 15 May 1895, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, with Colombia 10 c. yellow-brown registration stamp (2262), cover sent by Swedish Consulate (cachet in violet to reverse), with 'UTRIKES DEPt / 4 JUN. 95' entry mark in purple alongside a New York registered label (48017), to reverse two strikes of the New York registered datestamp 24 May 1895, envelope slightly reduced on both sides, soiling, scarce rate, rare mixed issue combination. One of seven covers reported with New York registration labels.rnRef: Copacarta, Survey of Covers originating in Panama with US registry label, David Zemer. rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3611 Panama

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    1892:  50 c. brown, on pelure paper, 10 c. orange, second Map issue and Colombia 10 c. yellow-brown on light buff registration stamp (F12), used on registered Official 'On Her Britannic Majesty's Service' envelope, from Panama to Kensington, London, England, dated 16 January 1895, postage tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, to reverse 'REGISTERED PADDINGTON' arrival dated 7 February 1895, some minor imperfection and small tear to right side not affecting the stamps, rare cover. Very few 50 c. covers used in combination with second issue, particularly on British Official mail with Colombia registration stamp. Excellent item.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3612 Panama

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    1888/1892: Selection of six items all featuring the 50 c. Map of Panama first or second issue, including cover franked with 1888 50 c. brown (fault) used in combination with 1892 10 c. orange and 20 c. violet, from Colón to England; also a large format commercial envelope franked with three singles of the 1892 50 c. brown, pelure paper, in combination with 10 c. orange, sent from Panama to New York (soiled), highest franking of this issue ($1.60) and rare (only seven covers reported with 50 c.). Additionally comes with an album page with four unused examples of the 50 c. including a single with variety 'double impression' (only known example) and a block of four pelure paper stone 2, an excellent assembly.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3613 Panama

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    1892: Map of Panama, Second issue, 10 c. progressive Die Proof, in a burnt-orange colour, printed on thick card, large margins all round, vibrant fresh shade, outstanding detail, minor staining which does not detract, rare. The only known example.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3614 Panama

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    1892: Map of Panama, Second issue, group of three Die Proofs in black, 1 c., 5 c. and 50 c. values, printed on thin white paper, imperforate and with clear to huge margins all round, 1 c. has the American Bank Note Co. N.Y. imprint and file number (C-188) in sheet margin below, some tone spots, the 50 c. has thin, otherwise fine and rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3615 Panama

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    1892: Map of Panama, Second issue, set of imperforate Plate Proofs, 1 c. green, 2 c. orange-red, 2 c. orange and 2 c. dark red (horizontal pair), 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange-yellow, 20 c. violet-blue, 50 c. brown and 1 p. lake, printed on thin white paper and mounted on card (except pair), orange-red has a small surface fault, dark red has closed tear in right side of second stamp, orange-yellow has surface faults, otherwise very fine and fresh, a rare set, visually appealing.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3616 Panama

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    1888: Second Map Issue, complete set of imperforate plate proof of the seven 1892 values from the American Bank Note Company stamp index, mounted on the original record document with typed title "Department de Panama of Colombia" and the year and month by each proof, the 20 c. has a corner missing, otherwise all have good to large margins all round, very impressive, rare. The only known document with the complete set recorded.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 3617 Panama

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    1892: 2 c. rose, sheet of ninety-nine, unused, overprinted 'SPECIMEN' in red, with punch-holes, marginal surround to two sides and base with ABNC imprint, top left stamp removed from half sheet of 200, manuscript in margin alongside reads "1 stamp to office / 9/91" , variety on stamp 75 'two dots in Pacific ocean on left' (only found in lower sheet), second stamp torn/rough left side where stamp removed, some soiling and imperfections as would be expected, overall fine, an impressive and rare specimen multiple.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3618 Panama

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    1892: 1 c. green, used on cover, from Panama to Stockholm, Sweden, dated 22 November 1892, tied by fine blue 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex, with 'UTRIKES DEPt / 18 DEC. 92' Sweden entry mark in violet alongside, unsealed backflap which has a Swedish Consulate cachet, minor small tear at base of envelope, some soiling and wrinkles, otherwise fine and a scarce 1 c. rate to Sweden.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3619 Panama

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    1892: 1 c. green, bisect, used on reduced newspaper wrapper, from Colón to Panama, dated 11 September 1893, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in black, arrival to reverse dated the same day, small pre-fix surface fault to stamp of no significance, two vertical creases and a horizontal filing crease which has slit and been reinforced to back, creases well clear of the adhesive, scarce. The only recorded ½ c. printed matter domestic rate reported.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3620 Panama

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    1892: 1 c. green and horizontal pair 2 c. rose, used on cover, sent locally within Colón, dated 7 May 1894, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in violet, cover stained particularly to stamps, the 1 c. has dulled perfs. top right, otherwise a rare domestic rate cover; one of three recorded.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3621 Panama

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    1892: 1 c. green used in combination with US Franklin 1 c. dull blue, on cover from Bocas del Toro to Paris, dated 6 May 1896, Bocas del Toro violet duplex cancelling the Panama adhesive and a dumb cork cancel in black the US postage, endorsed "Via New Orleans U.S.A.", the US 1 c. applied on a steamship has base and right side scissor cut, to the reverse a New Orleans datestamp 12 May 1896, the envelope unsealed, an unusual and scarce example.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3622 Panama

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    1896: 1 c. green and 2 c. rose, used on a postcard, from Panama to Graz, Austria, dated 4 January 1900, tied 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, charged on arrival with Austrian 1890 5 kr. green applied and tied by Vienna datestamp (franking correct hence no Panama tax mark applied although during this period much confusion existed), card soiled, some creasing and has two tears top, however very rare combination and most interesting. Additionally, comes with an 1897 reduced envelope franked with pair 2 c. rose, from Panama to Texas, USA, with 'T/PANAMA' postage due mark in circle and 'COLLECT / POSTAGE' '10 CENTS', has faults, a scarce example and useful companion to the postcard.rnProvenance: Ex Londoño collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3623 Panama

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    1896: 1 c. green, bisect and 2 c. rose, horizontal strip of five and a single, used on large part of cover front, from Panama to Mullingar, Ireland, dated 14 January 1901, the bisect and single with red ink lined box and headed "RETARDO" (late fee), endorsed in same ink "Via New York", stamps tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, a manuscript note reads; "Rec.d torn at Moyvore by 12.30 mail 31 January 1901" with initials of postmaster, horizontal crease lower half not affecting stamps, rare item. One of three known bisects used as part of late fee.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3624 Panama

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    1896: 1 c. green, three singles and a vertical pair (5), used on a postcard, with a Colombia 1892, 5 c. violet on brown rose 'RETARDO', from Colón to Cartago, Costa Rica, dated 26 August 1903, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in black, soiling, very rare late fee combination franking. Only know Retardo on postcard.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3625 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, vertical pair and three singles, used on piece of registered cover with 1902 Colombia 20 c. registration stamp (F13), from Barbacoas, Colombia, dated 4 April 1904, tied by rare 'Correos Nacionale / ABR 4 1904 / BARBACOAS' framed rectangular in black, far left 1 c. is overhanging piece to a small portion and lower corner clipped, rar. One of two pieces known with this origin. Additionally, comes with a cover franked with 1 c. green, 2 c. rose and pair of 5 c. blue sent from Tumaco, Colombia to New York, with faint Tumaco duplex cancel, has light horizontal crease not affecting stamps. Scarce.  
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3626 Panama

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    1892: Group of five covers/cards, all with 1 c. green frankings, comprising three album pages presented as a study of rates, including 6 c. double rate postcard (only known), 1 c. printed matter basic rate card, 2 c. double rate newspaper wrapper, 10 c. basic rate illustrated by envelope with block of ten (2 x 5), also a cover with a block of eighteen (faults), destinations include; England, Germany USA, Canada and Belgium, a scarce group (5).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3627 Panama

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    1892: Two Colombia 2 c. black postcards, uprated with Map of Panama 2 c. rose, both sent from Bocas del Toro, one sent to Colchester, England, dated 17 November 1895, with fine strike of the 'CORREOS BOCAS DEL TORO' datestamp and New Orleans transit dated 25 November (fault centrally which is not obvious); the other card dated 7 October 1899 sent to Switzerland with fine strike of the late instructional handstamp 'TARDE.' in black, minor corner crease and rub, both originate from a rare location and scarce late fee mail. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3628 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, vertical pair and 5 c. blue, used on cover with Colombia 1893 Acknowldegment Receipt 5 c. vermilion, from Panama to London, dated 14 April 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse New York transit dated 22 April and London arrival 30 April, with a personal note that reads; "I send a 'late fee' as I understand these are rather rare. / I hope these stamps will keep on all right there is hardly any gum on them.", stamps have pencil outline, vertical crease on left side not affecting stamps, slightly soiled, a scarce example with appealing personal note. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3629 Panama

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    1899: USA Jefferson 1 c. black, used on cover from New York to Panama, dated 27 December 1899, underpaid New York 'T / 5 c.' tax mark, addressed to Panama Railway Company, on arrival 1892 2 c. rose applied to pay postage due, tied by Panama duplex in black dated 10 January 1900; card has typed message which talks of 'alligator skins' being bundled and not baled; some wear and minor creasing to edges and small tear to right side, rare and most interesting.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3630 Panama

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    1896: 2 c. rose, strip of five, used on a registered cover, from Panama to Hamburg, Germany, dated 26 March 1900, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, Panama Provisional 10 c. black on grey registration stamp numbered '2772' and New York registered label handstamped '93150', to the reverse a New York registered violet oval dated 6 April 1900 and arrival 16 April, a fine and scarce combination.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3631 Panama

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    1892: 2 c. rose, used on a picture postcard sent registered, from Panama to France, dated 2 January 1902, tied by New York registered label numbered '5354' and faint Panama duplex, 10 c. red-brown registration stamp, numbered '215', fixed lower left paying registered fee, New York transit dated 16 January, two 'St. SULPICE DE LEZAT' datstamps (28th & 29th), scarce card. One of three registered postcards recorded. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3632 Panama

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    1892: 2 c. rose, strip of five and Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose, 'RETARDO' (late fee), used on Panama French Canal Company stationery envelope; "COMPAGNIE NOUVELLE DU CANAL DE PANAMA"; from Panama to Northampton, England (typed address), dated 27 August 1901, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, endorsed "via New York", with corresponding transit to reverse dated 27 August 1901, opening tears across top and horizontal filing crease to lower portion of envelope not affecting stamps, rare and attractive envelope with Colombia/Panama combination franking. Additionally, comes with a small envelope sent to the same recipient franked also with five 2 c. rose (irregular strip) and Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose, 'RETARDO', dated 12 November 1901, with arrival to reverse dated 28 November, some foxing, scarce cover and rare duo.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3633 Panama

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    Collection of eleven 1892/1896 2 c. rose used on covers/cards/wrappers, presented on album pages, a thoughtfully written-up study of rates/usages and incorporates a page on major plate vareities, includes among others; 1896 registered covers from Panama to New York, franked with nine 2 c. and five 1 c., as well as a 10 c. Colombia registration stamp and a New York registered label, charged at 20 c. double rate, 10 c. registration and a 2½ c. late fee, scarce cover; also a registered envelope franked with five 2 c. and Panama 10 c. registration stamp. Also noted an 1893 USA 1 c. blue wrapper uprated with Panama 2 c. sent to London and a Colombia 2 c. card uprated with 1 c. and 2 c. sent from Panama to Germany, condition varies, in the main good to fine, a scarce selection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3634 Panama

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    1892: 2 c. rose, used on registered cover with 10 c. orange with Provisional 'R' and blue '2236' handstamp, used within Panama, dated 16 March 1900, with 'Recomendados / Panama' datestamp 17 March 1900 in black, very scarce example, just a handful of examples know. Comes on a page neatly written up with three 10 c. stamps with red or black handstamped 'R'. rnNote: Colombian registration stamps were exhausted in March and resupply was hampered by the Civil War and a provisional registration stamp was being printed. So the existing stock of the 10 c. values were handstamped in red and black with a large "R". These are known used from March 14th to March 17th.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3635 Panama

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    1892: 5 c. blue, bisected, used on small envelope, sent locally within Colón, dated 16 February 1895, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in black, small amount of toning to corner, very scarce example of a 2 c. rate made-up from a bisect 5 c. Very attractive.rnProvenance: Ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3636 Panama

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    1892: 5 c. blue, used on 'CABLEGRAMA INMEDIATO' printed envelope, sent registered, Panama to Cartagena, dated 25 November 1896, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, Colombia 10 c. brown registration stamp (F11) numbered '7879', to reverse 'CORREOS NACIONALES CARTAGENA' violet datestamp 2 December 1896, staining and paper adhesion to left side, otherwise fine and a scarce example of a 5 c. domestic rate plus the 10 c. registration.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3637 Panama

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    1896: 5 c. blue, vertical pair, used on Panama Canal printed envelope, from Colón to USA, dated 21 February 1899, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' datestamp in black, with "Fuera de Valija" (Outside the Sack) special handstamp in black alongside, to reverse 'P.O.N.Y. PAID ALL' dated 28 February 1899, opening tears and fault top which do not detract, scarce example of the private carriers 'out of sack' special handstamp.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3638 Panama

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    1892: 5 c. blue, used on Royal Steam Packet Company envelope with embossed flap, from Colón to Panama, dated 27 April 1899, tied by purple Colón datestamp, redirected to Guayaquil, Ecuador, 'T/Panama' circle tax mark in black and manuscript '0.25', on arrival Ecuador 1897 10 c. brown (Scott 130) applied to front and tied by indistinct oval in black, to reverse a blurred transit dated 28 April 1899, opening tear to part of top and small part of backflap missing, otherwise very fine, scarce combination and most attractive example. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3639 Panama

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    1896: 5 c. blue, two singles, used on a registered cover, from Bocas del Toro to Kingston, Jamaica, dated 4 August 1900, tied by purple 'BOCAS DEL TORO COLOMBIA' datestamp, Panama Provisional 10 c. black on grey registration stamp, 'JAMAICA REGISTERED' oval dated 12 August 1900, to the reverse 'TRANSITO / COLON' dated 4 August 1900, minor imperfections, a scarce cover, uncommon origin and destination.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3640 Panama

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    1892/96: 5 c. blue, two singles, used on registered watchmaker's envelope with Colombia 1893 Acknowldegment Receipt 5 c. vermilion (H2) and 10 c. registration stamp (F12), from Panama to New York, dated 24 November 1900, endorsed "Per S.S. Finance', to reverse an indistinct 'H' in circle dated 5 December, vertical crease running between AR stamp and the left 5 c. which has trimmed perfs. at base, some other small creases not affecting stamps; a nice combination and scarce registered with AR stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3641 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, two singles and horizontal pair, the left stamp a vertical bisect used in combination with horizontal pair 2 c. rose and a 5 c. blue, on French Canal stationery envelope, from Panama to Constantinople, Turkey, dated 7 May 1901, the rate of 12½ c. includes 2½ c. late fee, the single and horizontal pair 1 c. with bisect paying the postage, faint 'BUZON-PANAMA' framed handstamp alongside, to the reverse a New York transit dated 14 May 1901 and a 'CONSTANTINOPLE - GALATA' arrival dated 27 May 1901, envelope slightly reduced at top and backflap missing, a small stain front and minor imperfection, overall a fine and scarce cover. Additionally comes with a French Canal cover front franked with two 5 c. blue and a diagonal bisect 5 c. blue paying a 2½ c. late fee. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3642 Panama

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    1890: USA, Grant, 5 c. chocolate (Scott 223), used on small envelope to Panama, endorsed "c/o Panama Railroad", underpaid and 'T/2/25c' tax mark in black to front, on arrival Panama 1892 10 c. orange applied, tied by Panama duplex dated 6 February 1894, with Panama transit on reverse dated the same day, envelope opened at base and slightly reduced, minor foxing and two light bends not affecting stamps, rare combination. Maria Brettl expert mark to back.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3643 Panama

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    1895: Nicaragua 5 c. blue  postal stationery envelope, from Corinto to Panama, underpaid with 'T/Corinto' tax mark in purple , dated 27 July 1895, cancelled by Corinto duplex is purple Panama 10 c. orange applied on arrival as postage due, tied by Panama duplex dated 17 August 1895, to the reverse a Colombia transit mark dated 2 August 1895, scarce origins, most attractive and rare. Only recorded Central America cover with postage dues paid in Panama.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3644 Panama

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    1902: Wells Fargo Express 5 c. blue Mexican government official postal stationery envelope, from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico to Colón, Panama, dated 13 December 1902, cancelled by Coatzacoalcos Express oval, endorsed 'Via New York USA', underpaid with 'T' and '1/2' marks in black alongside and on arrival Panama 1892 10 c. orange applied and tied by violet Colón datestamp 30 December 1902, to reverse Mexico transit (wavy flag machine cancel) and additional Colón duplex in purple; signed Karl Schimmer; small fault centrally at top which has been backed, soiled, nonetheless very rare. Only known to Panama with postage due. rnProvenance: Ex David Warman Collection, 1991.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3645 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used on printed Central & South American Telegraph Co. 'Cablegram' envelope, from Panama to Barranquilla, Colombia (train company), dated 3 January 1903 by Panama duplex in black, printed endorsement "Via Galveston", numbered '186' in blue, on the reverse a 'Central & SO. AM. Telegraph Co. Panama' cachet in violet dated 8 January 1903 (date slug on duplex possibly an error), stain and two small tears, otherwise fine and remains visually appealing, rare example. Only known Cablegram cover sent at the domestic rate of 10 c.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3646 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used on cover, from David to Stockton, USA, dated by Panama transit on reverse 4 April 1904, tied by rare 'CORREOS / DAVID' fancy framed rectangular in purple, to back New York transit 12 April and Stockton machine cancel arrival dated 17 April 1904, stamp is clipped top right corner and fault from creasing in that area, although remains appealing, rare example being franked with Colombia postage instead of the new Republic provisionals which had been available from November 1903. The cancellation is one of the most elusive in Panama postal history.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3647 Panama

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    Shortage of Stamps, 1900: Printed stampless commercial envelope, sent from Tumaco, Colombia to Panama, dated 9 January 1900, endorsed "No Stamps available Paid 0.05", envelope struck with Tumaco duplex in black, arrival to reverse dated 23 January 1900, a rare example which illustrates that the Post Office at Tumaco had run out of stamps.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3648 Panama

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    Used as 20 Centavos Double Franking, 1892: 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, used on printed commercial cover, from Santiago de Veraguas to Philadelpia, USA, dated 11 May 1903 by Panama datestamp to reverse, stamps cancelled by manuscript town name pen cancel, to back New York transit dated 25 May 1903 and Philadelphia date 26 May 1903, a fine and attractive cover, rare. One of two reported which originate from Veraguas. rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3649 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, used on classified advertising envelope, from Colón to France, dated 4 August 1903, tied by violet Colón duplex, to reverse a New York transit dated 11 August 1903 and a French cancel dated 20 August 1903, minor aging to edges, remarkably well preserved, a wonderful eye catching example, scarce especially this fine. One of two classified advertising covers reported.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3650 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, used on commercial cover, from Pasto, Colombia to Hanover, Germany, dated October 1903, tied by Pasto duplex in purple, on reverse a Panama transit (date indistinct) and arrival dated 29 January 1904, minor soiling, fine and rare example. One of four recorded with Colombia origins and one of two from Pasto. Attractive with address printed to front of envelope. A lovely item.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3651 Panama

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    1893/1903: Group of eight covers, all franked with 1892 10 c. orange, six with single frankings, one franked with a pair and one cover a block of four, includes; 1894 Colón to Bombay cover with French paquebot mark and Sea Post Office datestamp (only recorded cover to Bombay in this period); 1893 envelope Colón to Guatemala redirected to Canary Islands; mailing to Salvador dated 1897 and among others a Peru to USA sent via Panama; some faults and creases, scarce group. Additionally, comes with a cover sent in 1904 franked with 10 c. orange cancelled by pen cross mark (cover has stamp missing) sent from David to New York. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3652 Panama

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    Registered Usage of Ten Centavos, 1892: 10 c. orange, used on cover with 1888: 10 c. black on grey-green registration stamp, from Colón to Avignon, France, dated 8 July 1892, tied by a blue Colón duplex and a French datestamp 28 July 1892, endorsed 'Franca / via Southampton', to the reverse an arrival dated 29 July, registration stamp has pre-fix vertical crease centrally, rare example. One of two letters recorded with 1888 Panama 10 c. black on grey-green stamp.rnProvenance: Ex José Luis Castillejo collection.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3653 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used on registered La Iberica illustrated cover with Colombia 1889 10 c. red on yellowish registration stamp (F10), from Panama to London, England, dated 29 August 1892, tied by blue Panama duplex with date error in year (1893 instead of 1892), New York Exchange registered label, two London registered marks in red alongside dated 21 September 1892, to reverse New York registered transit dated 11 September, upper left corner repair, small opening faults along top and small part of backflap missing, otherwise fine, scarce example.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3654 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, three singles, used on a registered cover, with Colombia 1902 20 c. red registration stamp, from Bocas de Toro to Gatún, dated 11 August 1903, tied by dark purple 'Bocas del Toro' cds, to reverse a 'Agencia Postal Nacional Colon' single circle in purple, one stamp has piece missing at top, cover stained, rare. One of two reported to Gatún prior to independence and the only triple weight domestic registered cover reported prior to indepedence.rnNote: Gatún is a small town on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal, located south of Colón at the point the Gatún Lake meets the channel to the Caribbean Sea.rnProvenance: Ex Jim Cross Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3655 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used on registered cover with Colombia 1893 10 c. red on yellowish registration stamp (F10), from Bocas Del Toro to Boston, USA, dated 26 January 1894, cancelled by barred oval in purple, with very fine 'CORREOS DE BOCAS DEL TORO' circular datestamp alongside, to reverse New Orleans transit dated 2 February in purple and Boston arrival dated 6 February in blue, very clean and attractive small envelope, rare registered example from small town. Earliest known registered cover from Bocas del Toro.rnNote: The National Postal Agency in Bocas del Toro was established in 1893, however no registered covers from that year have been recorded. Most overseas mail from Bocas del Toro was sent by ship via New Orleans or Mobile. The first registration stamps sent to Bocas del Toro were Colombia F10.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3656 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used on registered cover with Colombia 1889 10 c. yellow-brown on buff registration stamp (F12), from Santiago de Veraguas to New York, USA, dated 18 November 1898, tied by (Santiago) 'De Veragus' datestamp in blue, '11792' handstamp number crossed-out with '35888' applied in blue alongside, to reverse a Panama transit dated 18 November 1898, four pin holes to cover, rare. One of two reported which originate from Veraguas. rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3657 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, vertical pair, used on registered cover, from Colón to Ohio, USA, dated 27 December 1899, tied by Colón datestamp in blue, one stamp with 'R/Colon' handstamp in blue indicating use as a registration stamp (registration number 4286 in manuscript at side), to the back a New York registered oval in black dated 4 January 1900, registration stamp has trimmed perfs. to base otherwise fine, a rare example. One of two wartime covers from Colón with regular postage used as registration stamp. Comes on an exhibition page with five stamps with the 'R/Colon' handstamp in various colour.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3658 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, two singles, one used as a registration stamp with manuscript 'R/no.154', sent from David to Weisbaden, Germany, dated 20 August 1904, postage tied by handwritten 'David / Chiriqui' in red ink, New York registered label, to the reverse a 'Panama Transito' datestamp 24 August 1904, a New York dated 7 September 1904 and arrival 18 September 1904, small fault to envelope top right, 10 c. postage clipped bottom right corner, a scarce and remarkable cover. The only recorded handwritten cancel and registration stamp from the 1892 issue used during the fourth Provisional issue from David.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3659 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange and Colombia 1894 5 c. vermilion 'AR' (H2) handstamped 'A.R./COLON/COLOMBIA' in blue and 1889 10 c. yellow-brown on buff registration stamp (F12), used on cover from Colón to London, dated 25 February 1902, with New York Exchange registration label, tied by Colón datestamp, also two London registered arrivals dated 13 March 1902, to reverse New York foreign mail oval dated 4 March 1902, sent three days before the rate doubled, closed opening tear top and pinned below the AR stamp which is unaffected, rare example. Comes on a page with seven stamps of varying values with the 'A.R./COLON/COLOMBIA' surcharge.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3660 Panama

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    Provisional 'R' handstamp, 1892: 10 c. orange, used with 10 c. orange with Provisional 'R' registration stamp with blue '2028' handstamp, on reduced cover, from Panama to San Francisco, dated 14 March 1900, tied by Panama datestamp in black, on reverse New York registered oval in black dated 29 March 1900 and partial San Francisco arrival in purple (3 April), cover reduced at right and central horizontal filing crease not affecting stamps, rare; just a handful of examples know. This being one of two commercial uses to a foreign destination. Comes on a page written-up with four 10 c. stamps with red or black handstamped 'R'.rnNote: The use of these Provisional registration stamps is known between 14-17 March 1900.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3661 Panama

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    Bisected Use as Five Centavos, 1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David to Panama, dated 10 December 1894, tied by very fine strike of the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' violet undated circular with Panama cds alongside, perfs. browned, very attractive and rare. Seven covers reported with bisect 10 c. originating from David.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3662 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David to Panama, dated 10 December 1894, tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in violet, with Panama arrival alongside in black, two vertical filing creases clear of the adhesive, stamp has gum on surface and an adhesion with a surface rub, nonetheless remains attractive, rare. Just seven covers known with bisect 10 c from David. Come with a letter from Captain Bass, dated 5th January 1895, which explains that x20 10 c. were bisected (giving a total of x40 bisected 10 c. singles) on account of a shortage of 5 c. stamps. Also a cutting from Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal, 28 February 1895, reporting the use of the bisected 10 c. and the 'dearth' of stamps. A wonderful assembly.rnProvenance: Ex the famous Captain Bass correspondence; ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3663 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on a small envelope, within Colón, dated 14 March 1895, tied by Colón duplex in black, small portion of back missing, very attractive and clean example, rare. Six covers with bisect 10 c. from Colón reported.rnProvenance: Ex F. W. Lange Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3664 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on small envelope within Colón, dated 11 April 1895, tied by two partial strikes of the Colón duplex in black, attractive example, rare. One of six covers franked with bisect 10 c. from Colón.rnProvenance: Ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3665 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David to Panama, tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in black, two vertical filing creases well clear of the adhesive, flap and part of back missing, rare. One of seven covers recorded franked with bisect 10 c.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3666 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, vertical bisect, used on a cover, from Pasto, Colombia to Guayaquil, Ecuador, dated September 1897, tied by Pasto duplex in black; two vertical filing creases on left side well clear of stamp, small tear left and at base and small hole on right, soiled, nonetheless extremely rare cover, normally diganonal bisects. The only known cover, prior to the March 24 1903 decree, reported with Panama stamps or bisects from Pasto.rnNote: Pasto was a small town in Colombia which was permited to use Panama postage stamps for mail.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3667 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David (Chiriquí) to Panama, dated 5 December 1899, during the 'Thousands Days' War', tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in black, to the reverse a Panama datestamp 5 December 1899 in black, central horizontal filing crease well clear of the adhesive, soiling, a very rare example. One of two covers used during the civil war franked with a 10 c. bisect from David.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3668 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David (Chiriquí) to Panama, dated 5 December 1899, during the 'Thousands Days' War', tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in black, to the reverse a Panama datestamp 5 December 1899 in black, central horizontal and vertical filing crease well clear of the adhesive, stamp has fault on right side into design, small part of back missing, soiling, a very rare example. Just two covers recorded franked with bisect 10 c. used during the civil war period  from David.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3669 Panama

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    Combination with 'Retardo' Late Fee adhesive, French Canal Zone: 1892: 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, in combination with Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose 'Retardo' (I2), used on French Canal stationery envelope, sent to Paris, dated 28 January 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, with 'T/Panama' circle tax mark in black alongside, manuscript '0.80c' crossed-out and replaced by '0.75c', three French postage dues affixed, a 15 c. green and two 30 c. red (Scott J31 & J34) corresponding to the manuscript calculations, cancelled by triangle handstamp in black, to the reverse a London transit dated 16 February and Paris arrival 17th February 1898, small fault top left, minor bends and creasing to left side well clear of adhesives, top of Retardo perfs. trimmed, otherwise fine. A rare and visually spectacular example.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3670 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo', on small envelope, Panama to Massachusett, USA, dated 24 June 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse 'New York / Paid All' transit dated 1 July 1898, small knick in right side and tiny tear at base niether which detract from this attractive cover, scarce combination. Additionally, comes with 1901 commercial envelope franked with 10 c. orange and Colombia 1892 2½ c. ultramarine & pink 'Retardo', Panama to Bremen, Germany, dated 22 April, 10 c. base perfs. trimmed, has paper adhesion to reverse and minor wear to left side, otherwise fine, scarce duo with the two different types of Retardo (I2 & I3).  
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3671 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo' (Late Fee), on Chinese cover, Panama to San Francisco, dated 26 June 1900, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse New York transit and San Francisco arrival dated 8 July 1900, minor soiling, fine and scarce combination. Additionally, comes with 1897 cover franked with 10 c. orange and Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo', Panama to Dresden, central vertical crease well clear of adhesives, 10 c. perfs. trimmed at base and Retardo has small pre-fix tears to right side not obvious, otherwise fine, a scarce pair of covers.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3672 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. ultramarine & pink' Retardo' (I3), on cover, Panama to San Francisco, USA, dated 10 November 1901, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse 'New York Paid All' transit dated 19 November 1901 and San Francisco arrival 23 November, small opening fault top right corner, nonetheless fine, scarce. Additionally, comes with a 1900 printed envelope franked with 10 c. orange and Colombia 2½ c. ultramarine & pink 'Retardo', Panama to Bordeaux, France, vertical and horizontal creases well clear of adhesives, small fault top left of envelope, scarce combination of covers.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3673 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange used on cover in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. black & lilac 'Retardo' (I1), sent from Panama to San Francisco, USA, dated 4 September 1896, endorsed 'Via New York', tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse 'New York Paid All' transit dated 11 September 1896 and San Francisco arrival 15 September, 10 c. has fault down the left side, nonetheless very appealing and scarce combination.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3674 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange used on cover in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. black & lilac 'Retardo' (I1), Panama to Paris, France,  dated 5 October 1896, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse London transit in red dated 29 October 1896, Retardo perfs. trimmed at base and soiling, otherwise fine and scarce use.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3675 Panama

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    Combination Usage with Colombia, 1892: 10 c. orange, overlapping a Colombia 1892 20 c. brown on blue, used on cover sent to Paris, dated 20 November 1894, probably sent from a Pacific coast town, with Panama transit alongside, French packet octagonal in blue to front November 1894 (the day unclear possibly 30), a further Panama transit to reverse, 10 c. has small corner bend and the 20 c. has trimmed perfs. at base, small fault centrally to envelope which has been repaired although does not detract, rare. Fewer than four mixed franking covers reported during this period. rnNote: It appears that the 20 c. stamp was ignored by the postal clerk and who added the 10 c. which was not necessary as Colombia stamps were valid in the Panama Isthmus.rnProvenance: Ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3676 Panama

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    1892: 20 c. blue, used on disinfected cover, from Panama to San Juan, Puerto Rico, dated 9 October 1902, tied by Panama duplex in blue, with very fine strike of the rare 'Disinfected' straight-line sanitary handstamp, to reverse San Juan recieved dated 21 October 1902, reduced at left and top right corner cut, some discolouration to envelope, nonetheless a scarce example. Only 'Disinfected' mark know during this period.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3677 Panama

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    Usage on registered cover, 1892: 20 c. blue, with Colombia 1894 5 c. vermilion AR stamp (H2), two singles, with surcharged 1902 20 c. on 10 c. deep-red registration stamp, used on registered cover, from Colón to New York, dated 4 December 1902, tied by Colón duplex, on reverse a New York registered oval in red dated 9 December, closed tears side and base, horizontal filing crease ironed out and pin holes to envelope have been filled, otherwise fine, a rare configuration of two AR stamps. One of two covers with double 5 c. reported.rnProvenance: Ex Jim Cross Collection
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 3678 Panama

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    1892: 20 c. violet, used in combination with Colombia 1902 10 c. blue 'AR' (H3) and 20 c. red-brown on blue registration stamp (F13), on registered cover, from Panama to California, USA, dated August 1903, 20 c. tied by faint Panama duplex in black, the 'AR' tied by a red large circular Panama datestamp, endorsed 'Via New York', to reverse a New York registered oval in black dated 11 August 1903, a fine cover with typed address, rare. One of four covers with Colombia H3 'AR' used in Panama.rnProvenance: Ex Jim Cross Collection
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3679 Panama

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    1892: 20 c. blue, horizontal pair, used on registered cover with Colombia 1889 10 c. brown on rose-buff (F11), vertical pair, from Colón to Brighton, England, dated 20 May 1902, tied by Colón datestamp in purple, New York Exchange registered label alongside, to the reverse a New York foreign oval dated 27 May 1902, closed opening tears across top left, perfs. trimmed at top of 20 c. pair, soiled, nonetheless has eye appeal, rare cover. Only two examples with pair of registration stamps recorded.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3680 Panama

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    Combination with 'AR', 1892: 20 c. blue, handstamped with 'R/COLON' in purple, indicating use as registration stamp, with horizontal pair Colombia 1894 5 c. vermilion 'AR' handstamped 'A.R./COLON/COLOMBIA' in blue and to the reverse horizontal pair 1892 20 c. blue, used on registered cover, Colón to San Francisco, dated 15 July 1902, cancelled by Colón datestamp in black to front and purple to back, arrival to back dated 28 July 1902, AR stamp perfs. trimmed top and right side, pinned top left and soiled, otherwise fine, rare. Only recorded cover showing 20 c. postage used as registration stamp after the rate was increased to 20 c.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3681 Panama

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    Combination with 'Retardo' (Late Fee), 1892: 20 c. violet, in combination with Colombia 1902 5 c. violet on brown-rose, 'Retardo' (I4), used on cover, from Panama to London, dated 13 October 1903, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse New York transit dated 20 October and London hooded circle arrival in black dated 28 October 1903, a fine example, scarce Panama and Colombia late fee combination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3682 Panama

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    1892: 20 c. violet, in combination with Colombia 1902 5 c. violet on brown-rose, 'Retardo' (I4), used on cover, from Panama to New York, dated 5 November 1902, tied by Panama duplex in black, endorsed 'Per S.S. Finance', cachet at base 'The American Trade Devlelopment Company', to reverse a New York arrival datestamp 5 November 1902,  a fine example, scarce combination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3683 Panama

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    1892: 20 c. violet, horizontal pair, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. blue on pink, 'Retardo' (I3), on cover from Panama to New York, dated 2 June 1902, tied by Panama duplex in black, commercial cachet at base 'The American Trade Development Company' in violet, to reverse a New York arrival 10 June 1902, a fine example, scarce franking. The late fee had risen to 5 c. in March 1902. Additionally, comes with a 1903 cover franked with pair 20 c. violet sent from Panama to Bordeaux; both covers mounted on an album page together. Most attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3684 Panama

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    1892: Selection of four covers each with 20 c. blue frankings, including 1902 British consular mail 'On His Britannic Majesty's Service' envelope franked with three 20 c. (pair & single), sent at the triple rate from Panama to Brighton, England, endorsed 'Per R.M.S. "Atrato" 30.5.1902', most attractive cover. Also,1903 cover to San Francisco sent at the triple rate 60 c. and franked with a pair and single 20 c.; and two covers franked at the single rate 20 c. one to Chicago and one to Paris; a mostly fine group (4), scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3685 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange and 50 c. bister-brown, used on registered cover with 1902 surcharged 20 c. on 10 c. red registration stamp, from Panama to Wimbledon, England, dated 3 May 1902, endorsed 'Via New York', New York Exchange registered label, London registered oval in black alongside dated 22 May 1902, to the back a New York transit dated 13 May and a London registered in red dated 22 May; scarce 50 c. on registered cover used in combination with surcharged registration stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3686 Panama

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    1892: French Canal Zone, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown and 1 p. lake, block of five, used in combination with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, on large commercial envelope 'Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama', from Panama to Paris, France, dated 3 February 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, endorsed 'Via New York', New York Exchange registered label, to the reverse New York transit dated 12 February and Paris arrival 22 February, cover has vertical filing crease well clear of stamps, damage to corners of envelope, wrinkling as would be expected with such large mailings, stamp remarkably fine all with vibrant colour and fresh, extremely rare cover. Largest known franking of the second Map issue; one of five covers known with 1 p. value. The block of five being the largest multiple used on cover. One of three covers franked with the 50 c. Excellent item. Exhibition piece.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3687 Panama

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    1888: 50 c. brown, used in combination with 1892 1 c. green, 2 c. rose vertical pair, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 1 p. lake and Colombia 1888 10 c. brown on rose brown registration stamp (F11) and 1894 5 c. vermilion 'AR' handstamped 'A.R. / COLON / COLOMBIA' in black, on registered cover, from Colón to Hamburg, Germany, dated 12 November 1897, endorsed 'Via New York', tied by Colón datestamp, a New York Exchange registered label overlapping 5 c. and 20 c., to reverse New York transit dated 22 November and Hamburg arrival 1 December 1897, two small tears to base, fault to envelope at side of 2 c., some creasing below and affecting 1 p., small strip of tape to a tear to flap, otherwise fine, very rare. 1 p. on cover is rare especially so with the 1888 50 c. and AR/Colón issues.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3688 Panama

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    1892: 1 p. lake, used on large registered cover with Colombia 1920 20 c. red on blue registration stamp (F13), from Panama to London, dated 30 April 1903, New York Exchange label overlapping registration stamp, tied by Panama duplex in purple, with two faint London registered ovals alongside, one in red and one black dated 18 May 1903, to the reverse a New York foreign oval datestamp 8 May 1903, a very fine example of the 1 peso single franking, rare. One of five examples recorded.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3689 Panama

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    1892: 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 50 c. bister-brown, 1 p. lake (complete set) used on cover with 1898 10 c. black on light-blue registration stamp, from Panama to Lyon, France, dated 3 April 1900, tied by Panama duplex, with New York Exchange registered label, endorsed 'Via New York', to reverse New York registered dated 12 April 1900 in black and Lyon arrival dated 23 April, opening tear top left at front, 10 c. overhangs slightly with a couple of dulled perfs, very scarce complete set of 1892/96 issue on cover. One of five example with 1 peso with just one of three with 50 c.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3690 Panama

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    1892: 5 c.  blue single, 5 c. blue 'AR' Provisional red handstamp, vertical pair of 20 c. violet and 1 p. lake, used on a registered coarse linen front (cut from package wrapping) with 1901 provisional 10 c. red registration stamp, from Panama to New York, dated 16 December 1901, faint blue crayon '18c' to top left presumably postage due on arrival, 1 p. bottom perfs trimmed, otherwise a fine and intriguing cover front, rare. One of five non philatelic uses of the 1 peso on cover. rnNote: The linen cover is one of two almost identical items mailed to the same address on the same day. Both have a 5 c. with 'AR' cancel and both have the provisional registration stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3691 Panama

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    1893/98: Group of nine covers all with frankings from the 1892 Map of Panama issue, majority with mixed combinations and rates, four originate from Colón, one from Guayaquil, Ecuador; good range of destinations including; St. Thomas (Danish Antilles), Scotland, Switzerland, England, USA and France; two examples are three colour frankings; noted British consular official envelope sent to stamp dealer in Brighton; a 1900 cover franked with single 10 c. orange with 'Paquebot' handstamp to front; also cover with 'Jamaica / Transit' mark; condition is mixed in parts although some fine, scarce assembly (9). Additionally, an album page with unused blocks and singles of the Second Map issue 1 c. to 1p.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3692 Panama

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    1900/03: Group of nine covers and cards, comprising eight franked with 1892 5 c. blue and one with 10 c. orange, all to overseas destinations, including postal stationery cards; destinations include; Guadeloupe (via Barbados), Biella, Italy; Prague, Czechoslovakia; Havana, Cuba; Lima, Peru and Hamburg, Germany; also cover from Panama to Budapest (10c. orange); a reduced cover to Anapoima, Columbia (rare) and cover to Bogotà; condition varies, includes fine to very fine, an interesting and scarce selection.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3693 Panama

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    1892/1903: Assembly of nine covers, all originating from Bocas del Toro, including, registered cover to Kingston, Jamaica, franked with 10 c. orange and 10 c. black registration stamp (F3); 1892 50 c. brown bisect on 1902 cover to New York (only known 1892 50 c. bisect cover); a United Fruit Co. envelope franked with 10 c. orange (fault) sent to St Louis, USA the stamp tied by very fine steamship cancel in violet 'S/S Mount Vernon.'; U.S. Consul Agency envelope (embossed) franked with pair of 5 c. blue; also among others, an attractive 1895 cover with five colour franking, 1 c., 2 c., 5 c., 10 c. and 20 c. (set at the time), condition is mixed in places, a scarce group (9).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3694 Panama

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    1892/1903: Group of six postage due covers, five with USA stamps of which four are in combination with Panama postage, includes three covers sent to Bocas del Toro which have 1892 stamps paying the postage due, one of which is franked with seven USA Washington 2 c. and a Panama 5 c. (fault); also a commercial advertising envelope franked with USA Washington 2 c. carmine and Panama 5 c. blue and 20 c. violet tied by purple Bocas datestamp; 1899 Colón to Chicago unfranked with two strikes of the 'T/COLON' circle in purple and comes on an album page with six stamp values each with a 'T/COLON' handstamp; 1892 envelope sent from Ecuador to Panama unfranked with 5 c. and 10 c. paying postage due; condition varies, a scarce and valuable selection (5 covers & 6 stamps).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3695 Panama

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    1896/1903: Group of eight registered covers, all from Panama sent to different destinations; including San Marino, Italy (Bickel cover); Glasgow, Scotland; New Orleans, USA; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Paris and Ardeche, France; Chicago, USA and London, England; varied frankings and registration stamps, one with Colombia 'AR' 5 c. vermilion, three with New York exchange registered labels; condition varies, scarce group with much character.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 3696 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 1 c. rose, 1 c. black on 2 c. rose, horizontal pair (type a), 1 c. black on 2 c. rose (type B) and  5 c. red on 20 c. black, used on cover, from Colón to Monroe, USA, dated 26 December 1894, tied by Colón duplex in black, on reverse a New York transit (paid all) dated 3 January 1895 and Monroe arrival 5 January, small tear to right side of envelope not affecting stamps, soiled, a fine and rare combintion of unsurcharge and surcharged.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3697 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 5 c. red on 20 c. black, type C, strip of four, used on cover, from Panama to Millport, Scotland, dated 3 December 1894, tied by duplex cancel in black, endorsed 'Via New York', on reverse New York transit dated 11 December and arrival 21 December 1894, flap torn, a fine and rare cover. This value scarcer on cover and multiples are rare; the strip paying a double rate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3698 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 5 c. red on 20 c. black, type D, vertical pair, top stamp with overprint variety 'CCNTAVOS' instead of 'CENTAVOS', used on printed commercial envelope, Colón to Vienna, Austria, dated 5 December 1894, tied by purple duplex, endorsed 'Via New York', on reverse a New York transit dated 13 December 1894, a fine and rare example. Two covers are recorded with the variety on D setting.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3699 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 5 c. red on 20 c. black on lilac paper, type D, horizontal strip of four, used on cover, from Panama to Millport, Scotland, dated 12 December 1894, tied by Panama duplex, endorsed 'via New York', to the reverse a New York transit dated 21 December and a Millport arrival 31 December 1894, opening tears top and side not affecting the adhesives, a rare double foreign rate cover franked with stamps only valid for 60 days; rare. Largest multiple of this value recorded.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3700 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 5 c. red on 20 c. black on lilac paper, overprint type C, vertical pair, used on registered cover, from Panama to Millport, Scotland, with Colombia 1889 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp (F11), dated 5 December 1894, endorsed 'via Plymouth', with London registered oval dated 26 December 1894 alongside, part of back missing and opening tears top, well clear of adhesives, a rare cover. These emergency surcharged issues were authorised for use between 1 November and 31 December 1894. 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3701 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, used on registered cover, from Panama to Surrey, England, dated 3 November 1894, 'Registered' handstamp in black and New York City registered label, endorsed 'Via New York', two faint London registered ovals in red dated 21 November 1894, redirected on arrival to Kensington, to the reverse a New York registered oval in black dated 13 November and West Kensington arrival dated 21 November 1894, part of back missing, opening tear top well clear of adhesive, scarce early example. The stamps were only permited for use from 1 November 1894.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3702 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, type F (13.2mm), used on cover, from Bocas del Toro to Milwaukee, USA, dated 24 December 1894, cancelled by barred small oval, with Bocas del Toro datestamp alongside in black, to the reverse a New Orleans transit dated 2 January and Milwaukee arrival 4 January 1895, minor soiling, otherwise fine, a rare cover.  One of three recorded covers originating from Bocas franked with this issue. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 3703 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, type F, used on cover, from Panama to Ramsey, Isle of Man (England), dated 22 December 1894, tied by duplex cancel in black, to the reverse a New York transit dated 3 January 1895, minor soiling and slight foxing to edges, rare destination and scarce stamp on cover.rnNote: Isle of Man is a small island in the Irish sea between Britain and Ireland.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF
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