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  • Lot# : 3704 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, type F, used on printed commercial envelope, from Bocas del Toro to New Jersey, USA, dated 9 January 1895, tied by barred small oval, with Bocas del Toro datestamp alongside, to the back two New Orleans dated 17 and 20 January, central vertical crease well clear of stamp, otherwise fine and most attractive, rare. One of three recorded covers originating from Bocas franked with this issue. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3705 Panama

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    Registered Usage, 1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, type G, overprint variety 'Comma' after 'Centavos', used on a registered Chinese cover, from Panama to Los Angeles, USA, dated 13 November 1894, tied by Panama duplex in black, with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, on reverse a New York registered oval dated 22 November and a partial Los Angeles arrival in blue dated 28 November 1894, apparent damage on right side of envelope and stains, nonetheless retains its eye appeal, rare example. rnNote: The stamp is from the 9th row of the thrid setting and the overprint height is 13.3mm instead of the usual 15.5mm.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3706 Panama

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    1894; Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, used on Cablegram registered stationery envelope, with Colombia 1889 10c deep brown on rose buff registration stamp, from Panama to Caracas, Venezuela, dated 1 December 1894, large red crayon '9' manuscript, flap tear, clean and fine, rare Cablegram stationery sent registered with emergency surcharge.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3707 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, pelure paper, with Colombia 1889 10 c. brown on rose, used on registered US consular cover (wax seal), Panama to Milwaukee, USA, dated 11 February 1895, tied by Panama duplex in black, manuscript '33' in red crayon, to the reverse a New York registered transit dated 21 February in black and Milwaukee arrival in purple dated 23 February 1895, a fine and rare example. The only recorded 10 c. surcharged on pelure paper used on registered cover and the latest known use.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3708 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 1 c. black on 2 c. rose, pair and three singles, 5 c. red on 20 c. black, three singles (one torn) and 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, used on a registered cover, from Panama to Kensington, England, dated 5 December 1894, tied by duplex cancel, with Colombia 10 c. registration stamp, to the reverse arrival registered oval dated 17 December 1894; opening tear through second stamp and small fault top, flap missing, rare. Largest known multiple of the 1894 issue on complete cover - a multiple of 14 exists on a 19 December 1894 cover although the registration stamp has been removed. From the famous 'Mallet' correspondence.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3709 Panama

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    1894: Group of two cover fronts and one commercial cover all franked with emergency surcharge 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, all November 1894 dates (9, 18 & 21) includes two regiatered cover fronts, one additionally franked with Colombia 'AR' 5 c. red on blued and 10 c. registration stamp from Colón to Paris; the other from Panama to Bordeaux  with Colombia 10 c. registration stamp; the full cover sent to stamp dealer in Bradford, England; one example is type G overprint; some faults, although very presentable and eye catching, a rare group (3).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3710 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, vertical pair, used on registered cover from Panama to London, dated 7 November 1894, tied with Panama duplex, with Colombia 1889 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, to the reverse a 'Registered W.C.D.O.' London arrival dated 28 November 1894, repaired opening tears to flaps, closed tear bottom, soiling, otherwise fine, a rare cover. Only recorded double rate registered cover from this issue.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3711 Panama

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    1894: Collection of ten covers all franked with emergency surcharged 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, one type G, four originating from Colón, five from Panama and one from Bocas del Toro (one of three covers recorded), seven to destinations in US, two to German and one to France, includes a consular mailing stamp with overprint variety 'Comma' after 'Centavos', some have faults, overall fine group (x10), rare accumulations.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3712 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, collection set-out as a study on twelve album pages, neatly presented and with detailed write-up, predominately unused examples, including sheets 45 (3) and 50 (1), includes colour proof in green of the 5 c. overprint on a 20 c. black, several varieties, also included are two covers, one a Pacific Steam Navigation Company printed envelope franked philatelically with seven singles of the 5 c. red on 20 c. black; also an 'On Her Majesty's Service' British Packet Agency endorsed evelope (Mallet correspondence) franked with a pair of the 5 c. on 20 c. both showing the 'CCNTAVOS' variety of overprint, some imperfections and the odd fault, a valuable and scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3713 Panama

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    1903: Stampless envelope, sent from Pasto, Colombia to Paris, France, dated December 1903, Pasto datestamp in purple, with label 'Se recibio sin estampilla / PANAMA.' (Received without stamps Panama), to the reverse a Panama transit dated January 1904. Following Independence in 1903 the Colombian cities along the Pacific Coast (Pasto, Barbacoas, Tumaco and Tuquerres) were no longer permitted to use Panamanian stamps. A unique cover; the only known example with this label.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3714 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, 10 c. orange, used on cover, showing part of the First Republic overprint in red printed on envelope, from Panama to Poole, England, tied by faint duplex the date unclear, to the reverse a Poole and Lytchett Matravers arrival dated 29 January 1904, soiled and usual wrinkles and light creasing to outer edges; otherwise fine and rare. Only recorded example of the first overprint being applied to the stamp once affixed to cover instead of to the sheet. An excellent and unique example.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3715 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, used on 'Imperial German Consulate' envelope, Panama to Managua, Nicaragua, dated 1 December 1903, tied by duplex cancel in black, with 'FUERA DE VALIJA' (Out of Sack) framed rectangular handstamp in black alongside, endorsed 'Via San Juan' (del Sur), to the back a San Juan Del Sur violet cachet dated 4 December 1903, envelope reduced slightly at left, soiling which doesn't detract, scarce example of first overprint with the 'Out of Sack' mark. Nicaragua uncommon destination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3716 Panama

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    1903: Two covers franked with First Republic overprints in red on 10 c. orange, comprising a 1904 cover from Panama to Havana, Cuba, franked with horizontal pair and single, filing crease not affecting stamps and stained, nonetheless impressive and the overprints are in the original red rose shade. Also, 1903 US Consular envelope franked with a marginal single sent Panama to Newark, USA, a scarce pair of covers.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 3717 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, 20 c. violet, red first republic overprint, used on cover, Panama to Hamburg, Germany, dated 9 November 1903, tied by Panama duplex, on arrival in Germany a handstamp applied which states "Ohne Marke / Eingegangen" (Recieved Without a Stamp) which indicates that one stamp had apparently fallen off the cover prior to arrival in Germany (the duplex postmark confirming this by the rectangular shape missing to the right of the stamp), to the back a Hamburg arrival dated 2 December 1903, reduced slightly at left, vertical filing crease well clear of adhesive, closed tear to bottom flap and perfs. trimmed top of 20c. Rare and intriguing example. Just two covers sent on 9th are recorded. rnNote: The Scott catalogue indicates that 16 November is the official first day, although Dr Helme stated that the 9 November would be the first day of issue.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3718 Panama

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    1903: Republic First overprint, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange, two singles, 2 c. rose, two singles and 1 p. lake, in combination with Third overprint, 1 c. green, used on registered cover from Panama to San Jose, Costa Rica, dated 28 December 1903, tied by duplex cancel in black, with 20 c. red on blue registration stamp (F6), to reverse Limon purple transit datestamp 30 December 1903 and 'Oficina de Certificados Exterior San Jose Enero' dated 3 January 1904, soiling and some wear to edges, scarce 1 peso use from the first overprint used in combination with third overprint.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 3719 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, 5 c. blue, used on cover, Panama to Colón, dated 12 November 1903, tied by Panama duplex cancel in black, partial arrival on reverse in purple dated same day, soiling around adhesive, nonetheless attractive early single franking internal use, rare. Additionally, comes with three other items franked with the first Republic overprint, comprising a philatelic card and cover (Geo. Lathrop Pack, Lakewood) sent 17th and 18th November and a front franked with six 20 c. (Scott 55) dated 18th. An excellent lot including four examples sent prior to 20 November.rnNote: The First Republic overprints were not issued officially until 16 November (Scott) although according to Dr Helme the official first day was 9 November. There are just five covers know dated prior to 20 November 1903.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3720 Panama

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    1903: 10 c. orange, four singles and a horizontal pair, 50 c. bister-brown, vertical pair, with the First Republic overprint in red, used in combination with 20 c. violet, two vertical pairs and a strip of five with Second Republic overprint in black and red, 20 c. red registration stamp with 10 c. overprint, used on large fragment from Panama to Manchester, England, dated 21 December 1903 with New York transit dated 29 December and part New York Exchnage label, some creasing and faults, nonetheless a rare item. Largest post-Independence franking, one of ten 'Second overprint' covers (all values), largest strip of the 20 c. and only example with a pair of the 50 c. (one stamp corner fault). Impressive despite imperfections.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3721 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, an album page comprising two philatelic covers franked with a range of values from the First Republic overprint, includes; Panama to British Honduras cover with 1 c. green (red), 2 c. rose (black), 5 c. blue (red), 10 c. orange x2 (red), 20 c. violet (red), 50 c. bister-brown (red) and 1 p. lake (black), all neatly tied by very fine strike of the 'Agencia Postal Nacional Colón' circular datestamp in violet (1 December 1903), rare example. One of three covers known franked with 1 p. and one of four covers known with 50 c. first overprint. Also included, 1904 registered envelope (Bickel) Panama to Munich, Germany, franked with six values 1 c. to 50 c. (with exception of the 2 c. all with red overprint), and 20 c. registration stamp with 10 c. overprint alongside 'Retardo' 5 c. purple on rose (I1), with New York Exchange registered label, scarce franking, rare pair of covers with much eye appeal.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3722 Panama

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    1903: Group of three covers all franked with Republic first issue overprint in red on 5 c. blue, comprising; 1903 Panama to New York printed envelope endorsed "Muestras" (samples) and with corners clipped franked with single 5 c. with tax mark and instructional 'Closed Against Inspection' and 'Collect Postage 20 Cents', two 10 c. US postage dues to reverse (opened out for display); also cover with block of eight 5 c. and a single 20 c. sent to London at the 60 c. rate, has repaired opening tears/damage but rare franking and multiple. Also, a block of four tied to envelope to Croydon, redirected to Southsea, endorsed 'Per West Indian Mail Packet', opening tears top, although attractive multiple; latter two from the 'Mallett' correspondence, scarce and impressive trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3723 Panama

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    1903: First Republic overprint, collection set-out upon seven album pages, comprising twenty-four unused stamps, including blocks of four (1 c., 2 c. and 10 c.) and sheet of fifty (1 c.) and singles; also seven covers one of which is a 1903 newspaper wrapper with vertical pair 2 c. rose with black overprint sent from Panama to London, typed address and with the clipped corners signifying printed matter, is soiled and has central hole and tear to front, however very rare. The only First overprint franking on a newspaper wrapper; also among others a cover with four 1 c. one with vertical overprint and two 2 c. one with vertical overprint; an interesting and rare accumulation.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3724 Panama

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    1903: Second Panama Overprint, 2 c. rose, five singles, used on cover from Colón to Rhode Island, USA, dated 29 December 1903, tied by Colón duplex in purple, to the back a New York transit 5 January 1904 and Providence arrival 6 January 1904, a fine and rare cover. One of ten (includes all values) recorded with second Panama overprints on cover. Additionally comes with four album pages with twenty-four items, predominately unused stamps, including blocks of four and a block of ten, illustrates varieties and the different colour overprints.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3725 Panama

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    1903: Second Panama Overprint, 5 c. blue, tied to small piece by Panama duplex datestamp, the date unclear, minor soiling, a deep shade, rare example; the 5 c. with black 'Panama' is not known on cover; one of three fragments known. Unpriced in Scott. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3726 Panama

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    1903: Second Panama Overprint, 5 c. blue, tied to small piece by Panama duplex datestamp, the date unlear, fresh colour and attractive; rare. No letters are recorded with the 5 c. with black 'Panama', just three fragments are known. Unpriced in Scott. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3727 Panama

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    1903: Second Panama overprint, 10 c. orange and 10 c. on 20 c. red-brown on blue registration stamp, used on registered cover, Panama to Paris, dated January 1904, with New York Exchange registered label, a French transit datestamp 21 January 1904, on the reverse a New York registered datestamp 13 January and a Paris arrival 21 January 1904, a scarce example of the second overprint issue on cover, especially so a registered single franking; just ten cover with the second overprint are record for all values.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3728 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, horizontal and vertical pairs and a single, 2 c. rose, two vertical pairs and a single used with 5 c. blue, on cover, from Panama to Croydon, England ('Mallet' correspondence), dated 2 September 1904, tied by 'BRITISH PACKET AGENCY PANAMA' single circle datestamp in deep purple, to reverse a partial Croydon arrival in black, opening tear at back reinforced and small tear to top and side of minor significance which does not detract, 1 c. and 2 c. vertical pair with trimmed perfs. to top, otherwise fine and attractive, rare. The only known cover with the British Packet Agency at Panama datestamp on a letter from this issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3729 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, vertical pair and 5 c. blue, used on cover, from Colón to Mauritius, dated 6 September 1904, tied by purple Colón flag duplex, with fine strike of the framed 'BUZON/COLON' handstamp alongside also in purple (used on items deposited in letter boxes in the city), endorsed "Via England", to the reverse flap with "The Royal Mail Packet Company" embossed logo, also a partial Mauritius arrival dated 4 November 1904 in black, horizointal filing crease at base well clear of adhesives and a vertical filing crease between the 5 c. and 1 c., the top 2 c. without perforations across top, a scarce example; mail to Mauritius is not commmon and the Buzon mark recorded on very few covers.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3730 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 20 c. violet, overprint reading upwards, used on commercial registered envelope with 10 c. red on 20 c. red-brown registration stamp (Scott F10), blue '5409' handstamp number, from Panama to Napoli, Italy, dated 30 May 1904, with New York Exchange registered label affected by vertical filing crease centrally which does not affect stamps, some creasing top and small opening fault top left, rare example of the registration stamp used in combination with 20 c. from the third overprint. A similar example sold in the Charles F. Meroni Jr. collection of Panama registered mail described as one of two (Schuyler J. Rumsey, 27 April 2014, lot 357) although both were offered at that sale. Additionally comes with three registered covers each franked with a single 20 c. blue, sent to destinations, including Italy, USA and France, scarce group, valuable selection (4).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3731 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, two singles, 5 c. blue, in combination with 1 p. lake, used on the reverse of a large registered cover, with Panama 10 c. green registration stamp affixed to front, sent from Panama to Lausanne, Switzerland, dated 13 September 1904, tied by Panama duplex in black, endorsed 'Via New York / Certificado', with New York Exchange registered label alongside, Lausanne arrival dated 30 September 1904 to back, vertical filing crease centrally not affecting stamps, some soiling and other minor creasing and two stamps have trimmed perfs. at base as is often the case with this issue, a rare cover. The higest known franking of the third Panama Provisionals.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3732 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, group of four covers all with 20 c. violet frankings, two with singles, one of which is from the 'Mallet' correspondence, another with a horizontal pair on a Lee Chong envelope; also an envelope franked with 1 c. green, two single 2 c. rose, a 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange and 20 c. violet sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, has opening tear front although also from the 'Mallet' correspondence and has attractive typed address, an appealing and rare selection (4).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3733 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, collection presented upon five exhibition pages, comprising thirty items, covering the 1 c., 2 c., 20 c. and 50 c. values, predominately unused examples, several blocks including marginal block of six and block of nine of 20 c. blue, set-out mainly as a study illustrating varieties of overprint; also noted unused 50 c. bister-brown with scarce 'ULTRAMAR' overprint in blue (applied by the Portuguese Postal Administration upon receipt from the UPU in Berne prior to sending to one of the Colonial postal archives) comes with a Sismondo certificate (2006); also the same value in a used single with variety 'Without Bar' (only recorded example); a neat and nicely documented selection, scarce accumulation. Additionally, comes with a postcard franked with 2 c. showing 'shifted overprint' used from Colón to USA.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3734 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, group of four covers and one cover front, all featuring the 1 c. green value, two with additional franking of the 2 c. rose, includes a cover front franked with pair of 1 c. tied by 'CANAL ZONE ANCON' duplex in purple sent to San Francisco; also a single 1 c. used on printed matter stationery wrapper sent from Colón to La Union, El Salvador, corners of cover cut to signify printed matter rate (only recorded 1 c. to this destination); noted rare Bocas del Toro postmark on two 1 c. and one 2 c. to Frankfurt and two covers showing overprint varieties including the 'PANvMA' on 'Mallet' correspondence to England franked 10 c. rate; some flaws and faults, although overall an excellent selection (5).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3735 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, selection of seven covers all franked with 2 c. rose, two of which have a double franking one of which is a card to New Zealand; noted fine commercial printed envelope franked with single showing the variety of overprint reading up and variety No. 14 (two double-bar marks north west), sent from Colón to Minneapolis with fine strike of the scarce single circle 'T/COLON' tax mark in crimson-red, rare example; one of five covers with the Colón 'T' mark and only example of the stamp variety on cover. Additionally, a fine cover sent from Bocas del Toro endorsed 'Via Mobile', a rare example being one of three known from Bocas; an excelent group (7).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3736 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, used on postcard depicting American Marines, sent from Panama to New Jersey, USA, dated 18 July 1905, the corners cut to indicate printed matter, stamp unusually tied to front, very rare example. Only piece of mail recorded franked with a single 1 c. from the fourth overprint.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3737 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, horizontal pair, two strips of three and two singles, used on a maritime cover, posted onboard a ship in Colón to Berlin, Germany, dated 16 December 1904, tied by New Orleans datestamp, endorsed 'Via Mobile - New York', cover addressed to 'Willy König' (later a famous meterorologist who was studying at Berlin at the time), to the back a small New Orleans circular transit and a 'Besteht vom Postamte' datestamp 30 December 1904, four stamps have trimmed perfs. top which do not detract, otherwise fine, an eye catching and attractive example, rare 10 c. franking using the fourth Panama overprints. rnNote: Willi König (1884-1955) developed a new daily weather forecasting method building upon the work of Vilhelm Bjerknes' polar front theory.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3738 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, selection of three scarce covers franked with 5 c. blue examples, including 1904 registered envelope franked with third Panama provisionals 1 c. green, pair 2 c. rose, a 5 c. blue and also 5 c. blue with 'AR' oval handstamp in red (Scott H4) and 10 c. red on 20 c. blue registration stamp (Scott F11) sent from Panama to Paris with New York Exchange registered label; also 1904 registered legal size official envelope to Germany with magenta "D. Office/R/No……." and "AR/Panama" oval handstamps with blue "2326" registry number handstamp inset, small corner fault to lower right of envelope (note: an almost identical cover was offered in the Charles F. Meroni Jr. collection of Panama Registered Mail and described as the only registered covers with these marks); and a 1905 postcard from Colón to St. Lucia, British West Indies, franked with single 5 c. blue, a rare example; the only know with this issue to St. Lucia; a rare group (3).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3739 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, four singles and 2 c. rose, two singles, applied to reverse of registered cover, together with additional 2 c. rose, 10 c. green registration stamp (manuscript No. 457) and 5 c. blue 'AR' to front, sent from El Boquete, Province of Chiriquí to Nantes, France, dated 13 June 1905, tied by very fine undated 'Administracion Subalterna de Correos / El Boquete' datestamp in violet, a dated 'Recomedados Panama' circular alongside 13 June, New York Exchange registered label overlapping registration stamp, to the back a New York transit dated 23 June and arrival 3 July, cover opened out for display, some minor creasing and pinned to left side, rare example from a small mountain town in the westernmost Province of Chiriquí, approx. 60 kilometres from the border with Costa Rica.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3740 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, used on small envelope, from Macaracas (Los Santos Province) to New York, USA, dated November 1904, tied by indistinct datestamp, with Panama transit alongside dated 8 November, to the reverse a 'Agencia de Correos Macaracas' purple cachet with Panama transit, minor soiling, very rare cover. Only reported example with Marcaracas cancellation.rnNote: Marcaracas is a small town in the Los Santos Province, Panama.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3741 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, with 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', used on printed stantionery envelope, from Panama to St Louis, USA, dated 19 July 1905, tied by indistinct Panama duplex; the basic rate being 10 c. thus the cover considered printed matter; to reverse an arrival 4 August 1905, vertical and horizontal filing creases not affecting stamps, repaired top right corner of envelope and closed opening tears to right side, 5 c. has fault top right although not obvious, otherwise a fine and rare franking, scarce combination. One of five recorded late fee stamps used with fourth Panama overprint issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3742 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, variety overprint 'inverted', used on commercial cover, from El Boquete, Province of Chiriquí, mailed from David to Buffalo, USA, dated 25 August 1905, tied by the undated 'Administracion de Correos David' distinctive oval in black, to the reverse Panama and New York tranist marks, dated 28 August and 6 September 1905 respectively and an arrival 10 September, pin marks/holes to sides of envelope which do not affect the adhesive and opening tear to flap, otherwise fine, a rare example. One of six used in David.rnNote: Mail rare from this small mountain town in the westernmost Province of Chiriquí, approx. 60 kilometres from the border with Costa Rica.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3743 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, variety of overprint 'shifted right', used on cover, from David City (Chiriquí province) to Connecticut, USA, dated 16 October 1905, tied by the undated 'Administracion de Correos David' distinctive oval in black, to reverse a partial Panama transit and Meriden and Claremont datestamps 26 October 1905, light vertical fold centrally well clear of stamp, a rare example. Just six recorded from David.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3744 Panama

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    1903: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, horizontal pair, used on printed advertising envelope, Colón to Kingston, Jamaica, dated 3 November 1905, tied by Colón datestamp and cancelled by 'PAQUEBOT' framed rectangular in black, with 'FUERA de BALIJA / COLON' (Out of Sack) unframed rectangular handstamp in violet alongside, to reverse a Kingston arrival dated 21 November 1905, opening tear and damage to top at front well clear of the adhesives, right stamp has clipped top corner, otherwise a scarce example. One of two covers with the 'Out of Sack' mark from Colón.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3745 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. orange, variety 'overprint inverted', affixed to reverse of cover, in combination with Colombia 1903 20 c. blue on blue registration stamp (Scott F17) fixed to front, has a manuscript '772' crossed-out, used on regsitered envelope from Bocas del Toro to Boston, USA, with allusive 'Mobile, Ala' registration label alongside, manuscript number '5872', to reverse franking tied by dated Bocas del Toro circular 4 April 1904, a 'Registered Mobile, Ala,' violet datestamp alongside and arrival in Boston 8 April 1904, cover opened out for display, 10 c. trimmed perfs. across top, otherwise fine, an extremely rare combination, almost certainly unique.rnNote: In the months immediately following Independence, Colombian stamps were used in Bocas del Toro without overprinting.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3746 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals,10 c. orange, two singles, one used as a registration stamp with manuscript 'R/no 146', on registered cover, from David to London, dated 17 August 1904, the postage tied by ornate rectangular 'Correos / David' in violet, New York registered label (fault top right), to reverse New York tranist 17 August and partial London registered arrival dated 28 August 1904, very scarce usage from David (Chiriqui Province), the postmark rarely seen so fine, postage adapted to registration rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3747 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. rose on 20 c. blue resgistration stamp, variety 'Panamà' accent on third 'a', used with 1 c. green, first overprint, 1 c. green, second overprint, 1 c. green, third overprint, 2 c. rose and 5 c. blue, fourth overprint, on 'Bickel' printed registered cover, Colón to Muchin, Germany, dated 15 July 1904, tied by Colón flag duplex, New York Exchange label alongside, to reverse New York transit dated 27 July 1904 and arrival in Muchin dated 5 August, rare combination. One of two covers with the 10 c. registration stamp overprint variety. Additionally, comes with a registered cover franked with the same registration stamp with the variety accent on third 'a' and a single 10 c. orange sent to USA and also a cover front franked with a strip of five 10 c. orange and the 10 c. rose on 20 c. blue registration stamp. A scarce selection.rnProvenance: main cover ex James Meline collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3748 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. orange, in combination with 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', 5 c. blue 'AR', together with 10 c. green registration stamp, used on cover, from El Boquete, Province of Chiriquí, to San Jose, Costa Rica, dated May 1905, tied by fine undated 'Administracion Subalterna de Correos / El Boquete' in violet, a 'Administracion Principal de Correos / David' undated in blue alongside, to the reverse additional El Boquete mark in violet, a 'Transito Tarde Panama' circular dated 30 May 1905 and Limo and San Jose registered datestamps 6 June 1905, soiled with slight toning, very scarce combination and rare origin and destination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3749 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. orange, with 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', used on cover, from Panama to Los Angeles, USA, dated 19 October 1904, tied by Panama duplex, to the reverse overlapping New York and Los Angeles dated 26 October and 31 October 1904 respectively, opening tear to top right of envelope, not affecting stamps, most attractive example, rare. One of five example recorded. Additionally, come with an almost identical example sent from Colón to New York, some imprefections, scarce duo.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3750 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 c. to 10 c. (2 c. rose x2), used on registered cover with Colón registered 10 c. orange 'R/Colon' cicrular in purple and 10 c. green registration stamp '9013' in blue, from Panama to Hamburg, Germany, dated 8 August 1904, tied by duplex cancel in black, New York registered label alongside, to the reverse a New York transit dated 17 August and arrival 29 August 1904, scarce example, early use of the F27 registration stamp (in the Charles F. Meroni Jr. collection of Panama registered mail a similar cover dated 8 August was described as the earliest known use), a fine and scarce example, particularly with the combination of the Colón registration stamp. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3751 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 20 c. violet, 10 c. rose on 20 c. blue on blued registration stamp, with 5 c. purple on rose 'Retardo', used on registered cover from Panama to New York, dated 1 February 1904, tied by Panama duplex, New York Exchange registered label alongside, to reverse a New York arrival datestamp 9 February 1904, scarce combination and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3752 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, full set of values 1 c. to 1 p. with additional 10 c. orange with 'R' circular handstamp with manuscript '1849', used on registered cover in combination with Colombia 10 c. blue 'AR' stamp (H3), from Bocas del Toro to Norwood, London, dated 25 June 1904, tied by double circle Bocas del Toro datestamp, to reverse New Orleans and New York transits dated 2nd and 4th July respectively and London registered arrival dated 14 July 1904, 2 c. has trimmed perfs. at top, otherwise a fine philatelic cover, rare. Two examples of the 1 p. and 50 c. combined on a cover from the fourth provisional issue area recorded. rnNote: During the months after Independence Colombian stamps were used without overprinting in Bocas del Toro.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3753 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 p. lake, 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', with 10 c. green registration stamp, used on registered envelope, from Bocas del Toro to Munich, Germany, dated October 1905, tied by purple duplex with time dials Bocas del Toro oval, 'Mobile, Ala,' and New York Exchange registrations labels, registered Mobile datestamp alongside 19 October 1905, to reverse a New York 21 October 1905 and arrival dated 1 November, cover slightly reduced at left, rare example. The only Bocas del Toro registered cover with Late Fee prepaid and rare usage of the 1 peso.rnProvenance: Ex The Charles Meroni Jr. collection, Schuyler J. Rumsey, 27 April 2014, lot 415.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3754 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 20 c. violet, 50 c. bister-brown and 1 p. lake, in combination with 10 c. green registration stamp (manuscript 12806) and 5 c. blue 'AR', used on registered envelope, Colón to Berlin, Germany, dated December 1905, New York Exchange registration label, to reverse New York datestamps 4 January 1906 and arrival dated 15 January, some wrinkles, creasing and small tears to edges not affecting adhesives, soiling, although retains its eye appeal, rare use of the two high-values on a registered cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3755 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, substantial collection presented upon over twenty exhibition pages, organised as a study of each value from 1 c. to 1 p., illustrating varieties of overprint, comprising stamps, predominately unused although a number of used, with blocks and multiples and covers, including seven registered, noted scarcer frankings, postmarks such as; Canal Zone (Acon), boxed 'Tarde/Colon' in violet and Bocas del Toro time dial oval; also interesting combinations of use with 'AR' stamps and registration stamps and labels, four printed advertising envelopes, a Cablegram sent registered, an excellently researched and written-up accumulation, condition varies although mostly fine, many rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3756 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, strip of three and four singles affixed to front and strip of three attached to reverse of cover, from Colón to London, dated 16 November 1903, tied to front by Colón duplex cancel in violet, 'T/Colon' circular tax mark in violet and partial 'JAMA/TRANS' (Jamaica transit mark) in black alongside, a postage due handstamp applied on arrival in London 'SD/1/3/F.B.' also in black, to the reverse the strip of three cancelled by 'A01' horizontal oval of the British Post Office in Kingston, Jamaica, a 'BUZON/COLON' framed rectangular in purple, also a Kingston Jamaica transit dated 19 November and London arrival dated 10 December 1903, flap has 'The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company' logo printed in blue, middle stamp of the strip of three has fault, some soiling, otherwise fine. Earliest known date of the First Colón Provisionals; one of two covers recorded on 16 November, both of which are offered in this sale; rare example underpaid to England. rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3757 Panama

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    1902: First Colón Provisionals, 2 c. black postal stationery card, uprated with 1 c. green and 2 c. rose, the 'REPUBLICA DE / PANAMA' violet overprint applied three times, one to the 2 c. value, once across both stamps and an additional impression to the card (indicating the overprint was applied at the time of posting), sent from Colón to Württemberg, Germany, dated 17 November 1903 (correspondent date 16 Nov.), card cancelled by faint cds in black the location which is indistinct (probably a transit cancel), the postage tied by Colón duplex in violet, an arrival datestamp to front 'Cannstatt' 4 December 1903; the content mentions "..five American warships in the harbour....are properly guarded..', minor imperfection and small piece of brown paper tape fixed to part of bottom edge which does not detract, very rare mailing. Only recorded example with the overprint applied in this fashion, the second earliest known use of the Colón Provisional. An important and unique item.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3758 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 5 c. blue, two singles, used on yellow commercial envelope, from Colón to New York, dated 12 January 1904, tied by a violet duplex, endorsed 'Per Seguranca', an arrival datestamp to the back 19 January 1904, a very fine example, the 'REPUBLICA DE / PANAMA' overprint unusually clear, scarce. Additionally, comes with two covers also franked with pairs of 5 c. blue of the First Colón Provisionals and a postcard franked with a single, an excellent group.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3759 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, two singles, 2 c. rose, four singles, with 5 c. blue, two singles, used on cover from Colón to Manchester, England, dated 23 November 1903, tied by Colón duplex in violet, endorsed 'Via New York', to the back a New York transit dated 1 December and a Manchester arrival datestamp 11 December 1903, two vertical filing creases not affecting stamps with the exception of the second 1 c. green which is touched to the lower right side perfs., stamps have minor climatic toning, otherwise a scarce and early example.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3760 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, horizontal pair, variety 'inverted overprint' to left stamp, with 5 c. blue, used on cover, from Colón to New York, dated 8 December 1903, tied by violet Colón duplex, endorsed 'Per City of Washington', to the reverse the flap with 'Hamburg American Line S. Polack Special Agent Colon & Panama' cachet in violet and a New York arrival datestamp 15 December 1903 in black, horizontal and two vertical creases, one vertical centrally which has split at top, not affecting stamps, further opening tears to back and small part of left side with wrinkling in places, remains very appealing, rare three colour example of the First Colón Provisional and with the variety of overprint.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3761 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange and 1896 2 c. rose, used with 20 c. red-brown registration stamp with mansucript '3705', on Panama Railroad Company envelope, registered from Colón to Yuma, USA, dated 16 November 1903, tied by Colón duplex cancel in violet-blue, registry number '41548' alongside, to the reverse a New York transit dated 24 November 1904; one of two covers recorded on 16 November which is the earliest known date; rare franking with combination of magenta and violet handstamp and the use of the 1896 2 c. without overprint. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3762 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, vertical pair and two singles, 2 c. rose, two vertical pairs (one marginal side) and horizontal pair, 5 c. blue, 10 c. yellow and 20 c. violet, two singles, used on cover from Colón to San José, Costa Rica, dated 1 December 1903, tied by violet Colon datestamp, a very fine seven fold rate, rare five colour franking with a mix of magenta and violet overprints, especially scarce to Costa Rica.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3763 Panama

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    1902: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose (two singles), 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet used in combination with the 1892 50 c. brown, pelure paper, on cover Colon to New York, dated 8 December 1903 tied by violet duplex, to reverse an arrival mark dated 15 December 1903, 50 c. damaged and torn at top right, envelope reduced at left and is stained and soilied, nonetheless an extremely rare cover and combination. The only recorded use of the first Map of Panama pelure paper 50 c. on cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3764 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, small study, comprising four album pages, including six covers of which four are franked with 10 c. yellow, one of which has a vertical pair and one a Panama Railroad Company envelope to Texas, which has been redirected San Antonio and unclaimed with USA 1 c. postage due tied by pen cancel; also a wrapper franked with four 1 c. green singles sent to El Salvador and a small registered cover franked with 1 c., 5 c. and 10 c. the latter which has the 'R/COLON' circular handstamp in violet applied and number '4246' stamped in black. Additionally, eight unused examples covering the six values 1 c. to 1 p. (Scott 101-106) including a block of six 10 c. with perforation variety, a block of four 2 c. rose (the lower left stamp showing the major plate variety no. 5), condition varies, an excellent and rare assembly.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3765 Panama

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    1903: Second Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, vertical pair, 2 c. rose, horizontal pair, 10 c. yellow, in combination with First Colón Provisionals, 5 c. blue, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown and 1 p. lake, used on a First Day cover front, from Colón to Jamaica, dated 11 December 1903, tied by violet duplex; one of the 1 c. and the 20 c. have faults, otherwise fine and exceptional eye appeal; rare franking. One of just eight letters or fragments recorded of the Second Colón Provisional issue, of which only three use the 50 centavos and 1 peso. An important item.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collectionrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3766 Panama

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    1903: Second Colón Provisionals, 2 c. rose, vertical strip of three, used on a cover, from Colon to New York, dated 15 December 1903, tied by violet duplex, endorsed 'Per Seguranca' and 'Sample', the corners cut to indicate sample rate, arrival to back dated 22 December 1903, the first 2 c. has irregular top and part of sides, small opening fault top and sides which do not detract or affect adhesives, otherwise fine, extremely rare. Only recorded sample rate; one of just eight covers of the Second Colón Provisionals.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3767 Panama

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    1903: 2 c. rose, horizontal pair, in combination with 5 c. blue, horizontal pair, both pairs which have the First Colón Provisional overprint on the left stamp and the Second Colón Provisional overprint on the right stamp, used with a 20 c. violet, on cover from Colón to Kingston, Jamaica, dated 13 February 1904, tied by violet duplex cancel, wear, rubs and imperfections to the envelope, some soiling, rare example. One of eight covers with the Second issue and the only example with pairs of both First and Second Colón overprints. Additionally, comes with a cover franked with a pair of 10 c. yellow with the Second Colón Provisional overprint and a cover front franked with three stamps of the Second Colón Provisional overprint with others from the Frirst and Third and three from the third Panama issue; as well as a page of unused stamps, comprising ten examples, 1 c. to 1 p. some with varieties. Rare group.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3768 Panama

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    1904: Third Colón Provisional, 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, variety of overprint 'no accent on third 'à' of Panama' on right stamp, used on cover, from Colón to New York, dated 5 January 1905, tied by black datestamp, to the reverse an arrival dated 15 January 1904, envelope has a fault and small tear to right side not affecting stamp, rare example. Earliest known use of the Third Colón issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3769 Panama

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    1904: Third Colón Provisionals, 20 c. violet and 10 c. on 20 c. red-brown registration stamp, used on registered Chinese cover, from San Andrés Island (Colombia) to San Franscisco via Colón, dated 20 July 1904, tied by Colón duplex in violet, endorsed 'Via New York' and senders 'Jock Tai & Co', two registration handstamps numbers '1152' and '85585' in red and blue respectively, to the reverse a New York transit dated 27 July and a purple arrival dated 1 August 1904, part of flap missing, stained/soiled, very rare origins and scarce use of the registration stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3770 Panama

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    1904: Third Colón Provisional, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown used in combination with Third Panama Provisionals 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue (with 'A.R./Colon' handstamp), 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet and 1 p. lake (Scott 76, 77, 78, 80, & 82), used on registered cover with 10 c. on 20 c. red-brown registration stamp (manuscript surcharge), from Colón to Hamburg, dated 10 March 1904, tied by crisp duplex in violet, New York Exchange registered label alongside, to the reverse two additional strikes of the Colón duplex, a New York transit and an arrival dated 4 April 1904, minor soiling, very attractive, undoubtedly philatelic although scarce combination of values and issues.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3771 Panama

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    1904: Third Colón Provisional, collection of stamps and covers, comprising twelve neatly written-up album pages, illustrating the various values from this issue, the stamps are all unused, including multiples and blocks, several varieties of overprint, also thirteen covers presenting a range of frankings, some with varieties, noted two registered examples, one of which has a 'Colon/A.R.' handstamp on a 5 c. blue; also a 1904 wrapper franked with 2 c. rose which is the only recorded example of this issue; two covers with the boxed 'FUERA de VALIJA / COLÓN.' (Out of Sack), rare. Only two covers recorded of this 'boxed' Out of Sack instructional. A mostly fine selection and a scarce accumulation.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3772 Panama

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    1903: Fourth Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, horizontal pair, in combination with Third Colón Provisional 5 c. blue (Scott 130) with 'A.R./COLON' (Acknowledgement of Receipt) handstamp in violet, 20 c. red-brown registration stamp (F17), used on registered wrapper front (with part of back also), from Colón to New York, dated 18 May 1904, 1 c. pair tied by Colón duplex in violet, to reverse two New York arrivals dated 26 May 1904, front has central vertical crease which has split at top and bottom, soiled and large part of back missing, no doubt has philatelic origins, however a rare use of the Fourth Colón issue. One of three recorded. This being the only example with a pair of the 1 c. value. Additionally, comes with an album page illustrating the Fourth Colón overprint on unused stamps, including a block of four 1 c. and 20 c. and three singles of the 50 c. (x2 pelure paper) all come with Moorhouse certificates (2016).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3773 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 1 c. green, used on a picture postcard, from Bocas del Toro to Vieux Fort, St. Lucia (British West Indies), dated April 1904, tied by indistinct double circle in purple, endorsed 'Via New Orleans and Mobile', with Colón flag duplex in purple 28 April 1904 alongside, an arrival 'Castries St. Lucia' 10 May 1904 and a further St Lucia cds of the same date, to the front of the card a Barbados transit cds 7 May 1904, stamp has fault at top, although extremely clear 'R DE PANAMA' overprint in violet, some minor imperfections to card which do not detract, rare. One of eight recorded covers franked with First Bocas del Toro Provisionals. Cert. Alvarez (1998).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3774 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 1 c. green strip of five, used on cover front, Bocas del Toro to Panama, dated 5 December, tied by double circle datestamp, small tear at base, well clear of stamps, remarkably fresh, very rare example; one of eight covers known, this especially scarce being the basic 5c rate made up of five 1 c. Signed Peter Holcombe. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3775 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 1 c. green, nine examples (block of six, a pair and a single) in combination with 2 c. rose, vertical pair and a single, used on cover, from Bocas del Toro to Panama, dated 20 December 1904, tied by smudged double circle in violet, to the back an arrival dated 15 December 1904, cover reduced at left and small part of back missing, otherwise fine, scarce triple rate, rare example; just eight recorded.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3776 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 10 c. yellow, used on a registered cover with 20 c. blue on blue registration stamp with manuscript 10c. and numbered '292', from Bocas del Toro to Hamburg, Germany, dated February 1903, tied by 'Mobile, Ala.' registered label numbered in manuscript '5373', additional New York Exchange label numbered '34358', to reverse a 10 c. yellow tied to backflap by a combination of a 'FEB 18 1904 / MOBILE, ALA.' handstamp in violet, New York transit dated 22 February and Hamburg arrival 5 March 1904 both in black, minor closed tears at base, left and top, overall a very fine example, the overprint especially fine, rare. One of eight covers franked with the 'R DE PANAMA' overprint in violet.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3777 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 20 c. violet, used on registered cover with 20 c. blue on blue registration stamp with manuscript '1604', from Bocas del Toro to San Francisco, USA, dated 10 December 1903, tied to pink envelope by "Bocas del Toro / 10 Dic 1903" datestamp in purple, endorsed "Via New Orleans", two blue registry handstamp numbers applied alongside, to the reverse a magenta New Orleans transit mark dated 18 December 1903, very fine, rare. Only eight covers recorded with the 'D. DE PANAMA' overprint. An important cover.rnNote: The first Bocas del Toro overprinted handstamps 'R DE PANAMA' in violet were applied to the F17 registration stamp creating F21 which was not revalued even though the rate had been reduced to 10 centavos.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection; ex The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection, Schuyler J. Rumsey, 27 April 2014, lot 407.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3778 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue, 10 c. yellow, 20 c. violet and 10 c. on 20 c. blue registration stamp (manuscript '10'), used on registered cover, from Bocas del Toro to Pacuarito, Costa Rica, dated Februdary 1904, stamps tied by indistinct double circle in violet, to the reverse a 'Depart de Certificados - LIMON COSTA RICA' violet datestamp 9 April 1904, cover stained and soiled, otherwise fine, scarce destination being a hamlet on the Costa Rica Atlantica coast, extremely rare example. One of two recorded registered letters with the First Bocas del Toro overprint on a registration stamp and one of eight recorded with stamps of this issue.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3779 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, a small study comprising unused singles of the 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue and 10 c. yellow and a 10 c. tied to a small piece by a violet 'R' in a circle handstamp; also a cover and a postcard franked with a 10 c. yellow and a 5 c. blue respectively, both with the First Bocas del Toro Provisional overprint 'R DE PANAMA' in violet, condition is mixed, a rare selection; two of the eight recorded covers known from this issue included.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3780 Panama

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    1903: Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 10 c. yellow, used on cover, from Bocas del Toro to Steinkirchen, Germany, dated 31 December 1903, tied by the violet 'Panama' provisional overprint and a single circle Bocas del Toro datestamp also in violet; the overprint being applied at the post office at the time the postage was cancelled; a Steinkirchen datestamp in black alongside dated 17 January 1904, redirected on arrival to Stade, to the revesre a block of ten 1 c. green with no overprint, tied by Mobile machine cancel dated 5 January 1904, also a New York transit 7 January and arrival in Stade the date unclear, envelope has three vertical creases, two which do not affect the adhesives, one which runs centrally well clear of the 10 c. although does run between the second and third row of the block of ten separating it into a block of four and block of six, soiling, nonetheless an extremely rare cover. One of four examples recorded and the only example with the handstamp variety. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).  Additionally, comes with a cover franked with a horizontal pair 10 c. orange sent from Bocas del Toro, lacking the overprint, dated 29 January 1904 (which was during the use of the Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals), presented upon an exhibition page with two used singles (1 c & 10 c.). Rare group; two covers recorded lacking the surcharge during the period of use.rnRef: Copa Carta, August 1984, page 11. Chemi JM. The Yucatan Affair (1974), The American Philatelic Society. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3781 Panama

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    1903: Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals 1 c. green in combination with Second Panama Provisional 10 c. orange, 1904 Third Colón Provisional 10 c. yellow and Panama City 10 c. blue 'AR' stamp, used on cover from Panama to Paris, dated 26 July 1906, tied by faint duplex in black, arrival to reverse dated 24 August 1906 in black, envelope has horizontal filing crease with splits at both sides and tears at top edges above the 1 c. and at bottom centrally, the 1 c. has a small corner fault at the upper left side, rare stamp in any form, especially so on cover in combination with a mix of issues. One of four covers franked with the Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3782 Colombia

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    1882/1900: Colombia Foreign or Interdepartmental Mail, group of eight covers and a cover front, each with a Colombia franking either used in Panama or with Panama transit markings, good range of values and issues, destinations include France (2), USA (5), Austria (redirected from Czechoslovakia) and England, noted attractive Remington gun factory illustrated envelope with 1881 10 c. pale violet tied by Panama datestamp, with typed address in Rochester, New York, condition varies although several fine, a scarce and valuable lot. Additionally, comes with two covers franked with USA postage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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