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  • Lot# : 4101 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, good to large margins all round, somewhat stained but cancelled by bold strike of fancy framed VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp in black (Ayres 1530). Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4592.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4102 Brasil

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    Catalogue# : 2a
    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish thin paper, a fine even margined example showing natural pre-printing paper fold horizontally, cancelled by part circular C. DO SERRO handstamp in black (Ayres 1562).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4103 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, narrow but clear margins all round, cancelled by very rare framed IGUASSU handstamp in black (Ayres 1316).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4104 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by large part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp in black (Ayres 1256).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4105 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a magnificent used horizontal "Semi-Xifopagus" pair in a deep shade with horizontal marginal line above and 4.5 mm above the dividing line to the 30 reis pane, cancelled by complete strike of oval RO. GRDE. NTE. handstamp in red-brown. Extremely rare and attractive multiple. Signed Goebel.

    Note: Un-plated but right hand stamp shows evidence of retouching with additional line next to ball at top and on outer oval at 11 o'clock.
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2056.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4106 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used corner marginal horizontal pair from the First Large Plate, State A, position 5-6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at top and at right, large margins all round, corner bend on right stamp, cancelled in manuscript blue ink at top and with complete strike of framed GRAMPARÁ in red (Ayres 1311). A delightful and rare pair.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4107 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb used marginal pair from State B, positions 41-42 showing the outer vertical marginal line at right, good margins all round and tied to piece by two strikes of the extremely rare fancy framed PENEDO handstamp in brown (Ayres 1393). Light file fold but truly exceptional.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4108 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used horizontal pair in a deep shade, showing horizontal marginal line at base, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA datestamp in black (Ayres 1606).
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4109 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin greyish paper, horizontal used pair from Second Large plate, State A, position 33-34, cancelled by large part CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp in red-brown (Ayres 1615). Vertical crease between stamps barely detracts from a very attractive pair.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60085.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4110 Brasil

    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round from First Large plate, State A, positions 35-35, slight scissor cut in margin only between stamps and right stamp minor bend, cancelled by scarce PARATI handstamp in black (Ayres 1160).
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60092.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4111 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Early Worn Impression, a fine used marginal horizontal pair on yellowish somewhat aged paper, Second Composite plate, positions 5-6, showing the vertical connecting line at right to the 30 reis pane above, large to enormous margins all round, centrally cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DE S. CATHARINA cds (July 4, 1844) in black (Ayres 1626). A fine and scarce pair. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4531.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4112 Brasil

    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a superb used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, centrally cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Sept 16, 1844) in black (Ayres 1633). Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4113 Brasil

    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a superb used sheet marginal horizontal pair, Second Composite plate, positions 13-14, showing the vertical connecting line at left to the 90 reis pane below, clear to enormous margins all round, centrally cancelled by framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp in red (Ayres 1311). Some minor thins at top and light vertical bend but a fine and scarce pair. 
    Provenance: Collection Ferreira (November 1994), lot 2055.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4114 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a superb horizontal marginal pair with vertical marginal line at right, cancelled by BAHIA straight line in black (Ayres 1129). A fresh and fine multiple.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4115 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine marginal vertical pair with large margins on three sides and close but clear at base; showing the vertical marginal line at left, cancelled by complete strike of circular CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA in black (Ayres 1556). Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4116 Brasil

    60 reis, deep grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine horizontal pair with good margins all round, showing the almost immediate wear in the plate, with bold CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 9-8-1843 datestamp in black - the ninth day of issue. Minor faults, thin between the stamps of no significance, a fine and rare early usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4117 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a very fine used horizontal pair with huge margins all round, one stamp with vertical bend not affecting the appearance, cancelled by centrally struck "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (October 27, 1844) in black. Signed Calves, A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4118 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish in a horizontal strip of three, First Large plate, State A, positions 49-51, the third stamp with pinhole, all cancelled by two circular ATIBAIA handstamps in brown. Illustrated in Kloke "Die Oschsenangen" on page 87. Extremely rare (Ayres unlisted), the cancellation believed to be unique. Signed Sekula.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60076.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4119 Brasil

    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine large margined sheet corner marginal vertical strip of three from the First Large plate, State A, position 48/54/60 - position 60 plates as per Napier's illustration but the upper stamps do not; showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines at base and right, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (1847) in black. A fine and rare multiple. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Maurice Burrus (April 1963), lot 1279.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4120 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Late Intermediate Impression, vertical used strip of three from Second Large plate, State A, positions 20/26/32, margin just shaved at left on lower stamp otherwise ample to large all round, neatly cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps (Nov 11, 1845) in black. Crease and tiny thin from hinge at top, an attractive and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4121 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a used marginal block of four from the Second Large plate, State A, positions 25-26/31-32, all cancelled by unframed VICTORIA handstamps in black (Ayres 1183). Vertical marginal frame line at left, the block is vertically creased and probably repaired between the stamps, however this is an exceptionally rare used multiple with a very scarce cancellation.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60074.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4122 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, the magnificent vertical block of ten from the Second Large plate, State B, positions 5-6/11-12/17-18/23-24/29-30 and thus from the top right corner of the sheet, with outer frame line visible at top. Huge margins all round and neatly cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps (April 8, 1845). But for a horizontal crease in margin between the third and fourth rows a faultless and delightful multiple of the utmost importance in Brazilian philately. Illustrated in "Bulls Eyes" by Brookman on page 9, when the multiple was a vertical block of twenty, this being both the finest and most attractive of the two multiples. A truly wonderful Exhibition piece for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection G.S.F. Napier (1923); Guilherme Guinle (1937); Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (lot 2058, May 1986).
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4123 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, two used examples each cancelled by CABO FRIO framed handstamps (Ayres 1248), one struck in black and one in brown, each also cancelled by strikes of "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps, fair to very fine pairing.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4124 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two used examples, each cancelled by partial strikes of oval CONCEICAO DA RIBEIRA in brown (Ayres 1280).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4125 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two used examples each with four margins, each cancelled by CEARA handstamps in black, one particularly fine (signed Bühler), the other with vertical bend but with part manuscript "Marzo 1844" above complete strike of handstamp (Ayres 1274).
    Provenance: One example collection R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1984), lot 60117.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4126 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, a delightful four margined example used on the obverse of 1844 cover from Santos to Sao Paulo, tied by circular dated CORREIO DE SANTOS (Feb 18) well struck in black (Ayres 1633). Light file fold well away from the adhesive, a superbly attractive and fine cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection Josling; Saul Newbury; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2066.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4127 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb four margined example applied to the obverse of September 1844 entire letter from Piracatu to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, tied by bold strike of straight line PIRACATU handstamp in brown (Ayres 1163). One of the most beautiful of all Bulls Eye covers bearing an extremely rare cancellation. A gem.
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967), Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2064.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4128 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a huge margined example from the First Composite plate: "Semi-Xifopagus" showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines with dividing line below for the 90 reis pane (position 18), used on reverse of April 1844 entire letter written from Jacarehy via Pindaminhangaba to Rio de Janeiro and cancelled by complete PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA framed handstamp in brown (Ayres 1402). The entire with vertical file fold but of great rarity - the sole recorded cover bearing this cancellation. Manuscript note in Newbury's handwriting that the stamp belongs. Certs. Holcombe (1994), Moorhouse (2013). Note: Believed to be the sole example of a "Semi-Xifopagus" on letter. Provenance: Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994) lot 6261.

    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4129 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a superb marginal example with vertical marginal line at left, used on September 1845 entire letter from Goyaz to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, cancelled by the rare 'sawtooth' CORREIO GERAL DE GOYAZ datestamp in black (Ayres 1613) with the cancel breaking the surface of the stamp. Reverse (opens well for Exhibit display) showing "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp of arrival (Nov 24). Rare and delightful usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2067.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4130 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example used on reverse of 1852 entire letter from Cuiaba to Rio de Janeiro, tied by bold strike of rare CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp in magenta (Ayres 1139) with manuscript date "October 13, 1852". Exceptional and rare late usage of the Bulls Eye issue-although Cuiaba is known for the late usages (see also Edition D'Or, Alemany collection, page 25). Some acid ink imperfections within the entire but a rare and most appealing cover. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1995), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Koester, Corinphila (March 1984), lot 4450; Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2083.

    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4131 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine four margined used example, margins close to large all round, used on reverse of 1845 cover from Bragansa, Sao Paulo to Santos tied by bold strike of framed BRAGANSA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1244) with manuscript date June 2, 1845 alongside. Insignificant minor ageing but a generally superb and extremely rare cover that opens well for Exhibit display. The sole recorded use of this handstamp on a Bulls Eye cover. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4361, Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2068.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4132 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine large margined example used on cover from Campinas to Uruguayana, Rio Grande Do Sul, boldly tied by extremely scarce CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp in bright red-brown (Ayres 1565). File fold well away from the adhesive and some splitting as usual but of great rarity and most attractive. Cert. Moorhouse (1987).
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (November 1987), lot 60058A.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4133 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression with close to large margins all round with horizontal marginal line at top, applied as seal to reverse of March 1844 entire letter from Aiuruoca, Minas Geras to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, tied by superb strike of extremely rare straight line AIVRVOCA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1126). Minor ageing to letter sheet and trivial crease to the upper margin of the adhesive but of great scarcity. Manuscript docketing of receipt at left. Only two Bulls Eye covers are known with this cancellation.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4320, Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2069.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4134 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, used as seal on reverse of September 1844 entire letter from Villa de Lavras to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, the adhesive overlapping the entire and has been cleaned and is just touched by file fold, but with four margins and showing vertical marginal line at right, tied by the sole recorded usage on cover of the framed V. DE LAVRAS oval handstamp in brown (Ayres 1529). The entire somewhat aged but opens well for Exhibit display. A rarity. Certs. Holcombe (1994), Moorhouse (2013).Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984) lot 4587; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2071.

    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4135 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade with large margins all round, used on March 1844 entire letter from St. Joao del Rei, Minas Geras to Rio de Janeiro, tied by large straight line S. JOAO . DEL REI handstamp in brown (Ayres 1170). The cancellation ink somewhat tropicalised into the adhesive and some repairs to strengthen the entire. An attractive and very rare cover.
    Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2073.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4136 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a slightly stained but four margined example used on restored 1844 cover from Ouro Preto to Rio de Janeiro, tied by fine strike of scarce I. C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Aug 10) in black (Ayres 1617). Scarce and attractive cover.
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60061.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4137 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Late Early Impression horizontal pair with enormous margins all round (Second Large Plate, positions 17-18), used on July 1844 entire letter from Montevideo/Uruguay to the U.S. Consul in Rio Grande, with cover endorsed "Vapor" at lower left. Carried privately from Montevideo to the care of a Forwarding Agent, with reverse showing "Rio de Janeiro, Aug 29, forwarded by C. Coleman & Co.", who applied the adhesives which are neatly tied by bold "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (Aug 30) in black, paying the 'By Sea' rate of 120 reis. Some splitting on one file fold mentioned for accuracy, otherwise a marvellous and extremely rare entire in paramount condition-certainly one of the prettiest Bulls Eye covers-and one of the great rarities of South American Maritime philately, this being the earliest entire letter from Uruguay bearing an adhesive postage stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1993), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Angelo Lima (1993).

    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4138 Brasil

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    1844 (March 29): Entire letter written from Hamburg to Rio Grande, carried privately to London, there prepaid "2/9 d." in manuscript at upper left and struck with London Tombstone datestamp in red (April 1) on obverse. Reverse with "London / F.B.O." (Foreign Branch Office) datestamp of April 3 in black, and mailed on to Rio de Janeiro per ship "Express" with British Post Office arrival datestamp (May 16) in black also on front. Forwarded from Rio de Janeiro with manuscript "Forwarded by C. Coleman & Co." who applied the adhesives - a horizontal pair of 1843 Early Worn Impression 60 reis grey, close to ample magins all round neatly tied by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (May 30) in black. Docketing of receipt inside (August 6). A magnificent Bulls Eye usage on incoming letter that opens well for Exhibit display. Unique. For accuracy only: horizontal filing fold  in lettersheet showing some reinforcment with hinges. Cert. Holcombe (1988), Moorhouse (2013).Provenance: Collection Koester (July 1988), lot 228.

    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 28,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4139 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, the superb top marginal horizontal pair, huge margins and full marginal line at top (First Composite plate, State B, positions 2-3), used on 1844 cover from Pernambuco to Santos, correctly pre-paying the ship rate, tied by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Jan 29) in black (Ayres 1548). Some ageing to the ink but an extremely attractive and very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 8,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 22,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4140 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine horizontal pair with large even margins all round, used on reverse of 1845 taxed cover from Alagoas to Rio Grande Do Sul and re-addressed to Porto Alegre. The fine adhesives tied by bold strike of circular CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Jan 14) well struck in black (Ayres 1604). On arrival struck with dated RIO GRANDE handstamp (Ayres 1620) in black (Feb 1) and forwarded on with PORTO AL. eventual arrival (Feb 11) datestamp in black. Manuscript notation on obverse at top "Ins a pagar o porte-terra-60" (reis) due for the additional journey from Rio Grande. Some red crayon graffiti from a previous collector on front and small insignificant faults to cover, however besides foreign destination covers, the sole recorded 'due' usage and thus extremely rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (1987).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4141 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression possibly Intermediate, a splendid mint example on greyish paper, First Composite plate, State B, position 7 on the pane with full vertical marginal line at left, ample to huge margins all round. Extremely scarce stamp unused. Signed Calves and Rendon, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi = £ 3'350/Scott = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4142 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fresh mint example with good margins all round, with part original gum. Small repaired thin at upper left corner, but nevertheless a splendid example of this rare stamp. Signed A. Diena, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi 3 = £ 3'250/Mi 3 = EUR 4'200/Scott = $ 3'500.

    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4143 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Intermediate Impression, a splendid mint example on greyish paper from the corner of the pane, First Composite plate, State B, position 1, with full horizontal marginal line at top and part of vertical line at left, large to huge margins with part original gum. A delightful and rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi = £ 3'250/Scott = $ 2'750.
    Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2083.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4144 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish ribbed paper, mint example from Second Composite plate, State B, position 10, with large even margins all round, minor age spot at left noted for accuracy only, a most unusual and very rare variety and probably unique on the 90 reis. Signed Miro, cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4145 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb mint corner marginal example from Second Composite plate, State B, position 18, with marginal lines at base and at right, two ironed creases mentioned for accuracy only and not affecting the excellent visual aspect, very rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60159.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4146 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, a corner marginal unused pair from the First Composite plate, State A, positions 6/12, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at right, some minor ageing and trivial natural bends in the paper but an extremely rare multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60156.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4147 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, the famous mint horizontal strip of five from the Second Composite plate, State A, positions 1-5, showing the vertical marginal connecting line to the 30 reis pane, and the full horizontal marginal line at top; a fantastic multiple in a rich shade and of immaculate appearance, one minor bend mentioned for complete accuracy only. A magnificent strip and one of the key items for the Brazil collector, the second largest mint multiple of the 90 reis.
    Provenance: Collection Duveen (1922); Aragao, Corinphila sale 42 (Jan 1955), lot 6131; Corinphila sale 54 (Oct 1970) lot 5168; Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 178; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2087.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 20,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4148 Brasil

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    The famous 'First Day of Issue' 90 reis black on yellowish paper, fine used example just clear at lower right corner but with minute scissor cut, boldly cancelled by rimless "CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 1-8-1843" datestamp in black. Cert. Moorhouse (2012). Six stamps with a first day usage have been found, but this is one of just two examples of a First Day of Issue cancellation to be found on the 90 reis, the rarest stamp of the issue.
    Provenance:
    Collection Angelo Lima (November 1993) lot 30072.
    The other example is illustrated in "Ojos De Buey 1843 Los Primeros Sellos de América" by Luis Alemany on page 71.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4149 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, First Composite plate, State A, position 11, a fine used example with ample to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by framed MACAHÉ handstamp in yellow (Ayres unlisted). Unique and wonderful stamp, one of the gems of Brazilian cancellations.
    Provenance: Collection Ferreira; Everaldo Santos (May 2001), lot 71.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4150 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression in thin greyish paper, a "Semi-Xifopagus" used example showing the horizontal frame line, dividing line (4 mm) and part of the marginal line to the 60 reis frame above, large margins on the other three sides, neatly cancelled by neat "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black. An outstanding and rare stamp: believed to be the nearest example to a "Xifopagus / Pack" interpanneau 60 + 90 reis stamp known.
    Provenance: Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2089.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4151 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a marvellous used example showing the horizontal marginal line at base, cancelled in manuscript with "Abril 20" at top and large part SERGIPE framed handstamp in red (Ayres 1498). A gem. Signed Leitao.
    Provenance: Collection Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 182.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4152 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a huge margined example from the lower left of the pane, position 13, showing vertical and horizontal marginal lines with 12 mm margin at left and 10 mm margin at base, somewhat smudgy CIDADE DE NICTHEROY cancellation in black (Ayres 1371). Rare. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2092.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4153 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from First Composite plate, State C, position 13, a fine used example in a vivid deep shade showing the marginal lines at base; cancelled by bold oval framed RO. GRDE. NTE. handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1434). Merest trace of hinge thin but a marvellous stamp. Signed Calves; cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2097.

    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4154 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, a magnificent corner pane example with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, position 13 with 5.5 mm sheet margin at base, cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (May 1844) in black (Ayres 1548). A splendid and rare stamp.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2093.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4155 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, horizontal marginal line at base, trace of crease but struck with fine strike of large part framed S. FIDELIS handstamp in brown (Ayres 1456). Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4156 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper from the First Composite plate, State D, position 12, a fine large margined example with vertical marginal line at right, cancelled by bold strike of rare framed PORTO FELIZ handstamp in brown (Ayres 1415). Rare and most attractive.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4505.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4157 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used corner pane example in a greyish shade, position 18, with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, 8 mm margin at base, cancelled by large part I.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp in black (Ayres 1617). A superb and scarce stamp.
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4158 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb used example with excellent large margins all round, cancelled by large part framed SUMIDOURO handstamp in brown (Ayres unlisted). A rare stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4560.

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4159 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used four margin example cancelled by rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp struck in red. A fine and extremely rare usage.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4160 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line BAHIA. handstamp in black (Ayres 1129). A fine and scarce stamp. Signed Calves; cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Koester (March 1984), lot 4339; Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002), lot 2693.

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4161 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a magnificent used example with horizontal marginal line and vertical marginal line at left, position 1, showing large margins on the other sides; cancelled by large part GRANJA handstamp (Ayres unlisted). Negligible thin but a splendid stamp. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4409, formerly a pair.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4162 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from First Composite plate, State A, position 14; a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by fine circular PARAHIBA DO SUL in brown (Ayres 1583). Illustrated in Napier. Signed Leitao.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4163 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a delightful used example with horizontal marginal line at top, of vibrant colour cancelled by large part framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp in red (Ayres 1311). Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4164 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with very large margins all round and vertical marginal line at right, minor bend of no significance, cancelled by un-identified framed cancel "....TAS" in red-brown.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4165 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish thin paper, a corner marginal used example, position 13, showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines, lightly cancelled by unidentified handstamp in red. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4166 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example from the Second Composite plate, State A, position 18, showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines, cancelled by circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp in black (Ayres 1586).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4167 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by large part framed MACEIO handstamp in black (Ayres 1344). Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4168 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, good used example with ample margins all round, cancelled by fine large part PARANAGUÁ handstamp in black (Ayres 1384). A rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4169 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine lightly used example showing the retouching to the ornaments on the '9' especially, described as ribbed paper in Hubbard sale (with which we disagree), minor corner bend of no importance, an unusual stamp.
    Provenance: Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2101.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4170 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb corner pane example from position 18, with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, large margins all round, cancelled by central CORREOS DE BAHIA datestamp in black (Ayres 1605). A fine stamp.
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2094.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4171 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing the vertical marginal line at left, large margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by unidentified handstamp in red-brown. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4172 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, showing the horizontal marginal line at top, large margins on all sides, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black; with major retouching to the vertical frameline at right and in the '9' at left. An unusual and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4173 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with narrow but clear margins all round, showing "stitch / "suture"" watermark at top of stamp; cancelled in manuscript with "de Ottobr.." and large part SERGIPE framed handstamp in black (Ayres 1498). Very scarce. Certs. Rendon (1989), Moorhouse (2013).

    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4174 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, used example with ample margins all round, some ageing but cancelled by scarce straight line ITAPEMERIM in black (Ayres unlisted).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4175 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, somewhat aged but with four large margins all round, cancelled by bold IGUAPE framed handstamp in brown (Ayres 1315). Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4176 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, three large margins, close but clear at top, cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (1843) in black (Ayres 1548). An unusual stamp showing off-set on reverse from sheet below. Signed Rendon.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4177 Brasil

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    90 reis deep black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a marvellous used horizontal pair from the First Composite plate, State A, positions 7-8, with vertical frame line at left, cancelled by oval framed OLINDA handstamp in black (Ayres unlisted). Barely perceptible crease on right hand stamp, a delightful multiple. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4471.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4178 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair from the Second Composite plate, State C, positions 14-15, showing the marginal line at base, cancelled by framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamps in black (Ayres 1371). Trace of thin in paper on one mentioned for absolute accuracy but a rare and appealing multiple.
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2100.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4179 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used horizontal corner pane pair from the Second Composite plate, State B, positions 5-6, showing the horizontal and vertical lines at top and at right; neatly cancelled by very fine CORREOS DE BAHIA datestamp (December 13, 1843) in black (Ayres 1605). Scarce and appealing multiple. Signed Calves and Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4180 Brasil

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    90 reis milky grey, Worn Impression on thin greyish paper, a used lower marginal horizontal pair with 10 mm margin below the outer horizontal frame line, in an extraordinary watery shade, cancelled by framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamp in black (Ayres 1371). The pair does not 'plate' by Napier. A most interesting and unusual multiple. The pair is according to the newly issued Certificitate by Brian Moorhouse "extensively cleaned" and will be offered Tel quel.Certs. Juchert (2001) Moorhouse (2012).

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4181 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a used horizontal pair with good to large margins all round, cancelled by rimless "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (March 11, 1844) in black. A fine and scarce multiple. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4182 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, used vertical pair from the Second Composite plate,State D, positions 4/10, in a wonderful deep shade, boldly cancelled by rimless "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (April 22, 1844) in black. A scarce and most attractive multiple. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4183 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, the famous used block of four from the Second Composite plate, State B, the upper left corner of the pane, positions 1-2/7-8; showing the horizontal and vertical frame lines and the horizontal dividing line 4.5 mm above the margin at top to join the 60 reis pane. Just touched at lower right corner and slightest of thins in margin at left but boldly cancelled by extremely rare framed MARICA. handstamps (Ayres 1356) in bright green. A marvellous Exhibition piece of great visual appeal.
    Provenance: Collection Ferreira (1994); Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 78.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4184 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, the outstanding and famous used block of six from the upper right of the First Composite plate, State B, positions 4-6/10-12/16-18, showing traces of the interpane dividing line horizontally at top, with large margins on the further three sides (9 mm. sheet margin at right); all stamps cancelled by five strikes (three complete) of the rare framed CABO FRIO handstamps (Ayres 1248) in red-brown. Faultless and a sublime multiple for the connoisseur. Signed A. Diena.
    Provenance: Saul Newbury, Basel sale (March 1975), lot 1580; Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4362; Angelo Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30080; Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 79.
    Starting bid : 12,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4185 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, used block of six from the First Composite plate, State B, positions 1-2/7-8/13-14, horizontal marginal line at top and trace of the interpane line above and the vertical marginal line at left and horizontal frame line at base. The block somewhat stained and with minor imperfections including pinhole in margin only, but cancelled four times by the rare framed IGUASSU handstamp in black (Ayres 1316). Illustrated in José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" on page 24. A very rare multiple.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4186 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Early Impression, the famous block of nine and a single example from Second Composite plate, State B, positions 9-12/14-18, all used on piece and showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines at right and at base, the lower left stamp with the vertical marginal line continuing 6 mm downwards. Overall toning and two positions with creasing and fault on position 16 of no importance; cancelled with six strikes of the framed MARICA handstamps (Ayres 1356) in brown. A fantastic rarity and Exhibition piece. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2072.

    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4187 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from the First Composite plate, State C after retouching, the astonishing used block of 17, the complete pane less the lower right stamp (position 18), all cancelled by manuscript ink in red-brown, defective at left and sympathetically restored, the faults being of negligible importance as this multiple represents the largest known unit of the first plate. Visually stunning, a superb and important Exhibition piece.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4188 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, the wonderful and only known used Complete Pane, from Second Composite plate, State C, in a deep shade, position 18 with minor tear and one or two creases noted in the multiple of no significance, position 6 showing a pre-printing paper fold horizontally across the stamp, positions 1 and 2 being just touched at top. The block with marginal lines at left and at base and well cancelled by bold rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamps (November 16, 1843) in black. This is the sole complete pane known, the Alemany pane being a rejoined strip of three and a block of fifteen. Illustrated in Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" on page 52. Unique and magnificent Exhibition piece-one of the great highlights of Classic Philately.
    Provenance: Collection Schill (1918c.); Moraes (1927); Hermes (1949); Drexler; Sanchez (1973); R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60166; Angelo Lima (1993).
    Starting bid : 50,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 55,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4189 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, the superb horizontal used pair from the upper left corner of the pane, Second Composoite plate, State D, positions 1-2, showing the full marginal lines vertically and horizontally, with "Semi-Xifopagus" dividing line to the 60 reis pane 4.5 mm. above and part of adjoining stamp below position 2; applied to reverse of cleaned July 1844 entire letter at triple rate from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre tied by bold CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (July 3) in black. The stamps have been lifted for checking, cleaned and replaced (which has to be deemed normal for Brazilian classic covers) and opens for display well. An extremely rare entire. Left hand stamp affected by a flattened vertical crease and offered as is Tel quel - Signed Calves. Certs. Holcombe (1994), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2109.

    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4190 Brasil

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    90 reis black, late Early Impression from Second Composite plate, State B, position 13 with 30 reis black Early Impression from Second Composite plate, State B, position 7; applied to reverse of 1844 ship rate cover from Bahia to a Mr. Vollenweider in Rio de Janeiro tied by CORREIO DE BAHIA datestamp (February 3) in black (Ayres 1605), with repeated strike of datestamp on the obverse. The 30 reis and 90 reis adhesives with vertical marginal lines, the 90 reis showing retouching to frame and vignette. Just three recorded Bulls Eyes covers are known from Bahia, this being the finest. Rare. Signed Bühler; cert. RPS (1995), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2107.

    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 28,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4191 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black on greyish paper, vertical pair from Second Composite plate, positions 8/14, used in combination with 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, Second Composite plate, position 3 on 1845 entire letter from the Pedrick correspondence from Rio de Janiero to Rio Grande. The entire endorsed "per Vapor" at lower left and stamps pre-paying the double ship rate of 240 reis, tied by blurred "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps in black (April 3). The 90 reis has an internal repair where damaged on opening and some overall soiling  to the entire but a significant and extremely rare letter. Signed Calves and Goebel; cert. Calves (1994), RPS (1995) and Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2128.

    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4192 Ecuador

    Plate Proof ½ real black on thin grey wove paper, a fine large margined horizontal pair, positions 26-27 on the sheet of 84 subjects, fine and scarce with large part original gum.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4193 Ecuador

    1865 (Jan 1): First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, the superb mint block of 42 being the right hand half of the sheet of 84 subjects, positions 7-12, 19-24, 31-36, 43-48, 55-60, 67-72 79-84, with the sixth stamp showing a small tear, full marginal rule vertically at right and horizontally at both top and at base, minor bends between rows and some colour loss in small patches but this is of no real significance as this multiple represents the largest recorded of the First Printing where only two other blocks (of 12 and 18) exist. Despite the minor imperfections, a stunning multiple of great freshness with large part or unmounted original gum. One of the gems of all South American Philately. Unique.
    Provenance: Collection B. H. Homan Jnr.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4194 Ecuador

    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, position 22 with gash just below NW corner square, used on 1865 cover to Quito, tied by GUAYAQUIL / 18 ENE 65 datestamp in black with repeated strike alongside (both datestamps show the month inverted). A superb and rare cover used in the third week of issue, the earliest recorded usage of the Medio Real with the adhesive cancelled by a circular datestamp.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4195 Ecuador

    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, a fine used single example (position 19 with break in frame below "M" of "Medio") tied to cover to Alausi by pre-philatelic BOLIVAR / FRANCA handstamp in red. Docketing on reverse "Riobamba 10 de Marzo de 1865". A fine and very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4196 Ecuador

    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, two large margined single examples used on cover to Alausi cancelled by pre-philatelic CUENCA / FRANCA oval handstamps struck in red. Reverse with docketing "Cuenca Julio 12 de 1865". Extremely rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4197 Ecuador

    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, the extraordinary cover showing the largest known franking of the Medio Real with 35 stamps prepaying the parcel rate for 35 ounces at 17½ reales: a marginal single from left of sheet, a corner marginal pair (positions 83-84) from lower right of sheet, a horizontal strip of ten (positions 39-48) and showing sheet marginal line at right, a further horizontal strip of ten (positions 51-60) and showing sheet marginal line at right and a magnificent full horizontal strip of twelve showing the marginal rule vertically at both sides (positions 61-72). All stamps with large margins all round and cancelled in manuscript at Alausi and used to Riobamba on February 2, 1865. A wonderful and extremely rare franking in the second month of use and without doubt the most important franking of the Medio Real. Unique.
    Provenance: Collection M. de Bustamente (May 1996), lot 18.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4198 Ecuador

    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, used single example (position 56 with broken outer frame line at right) on February 1, 1865 cover together with 1 r. orange buff early impression, tied by "Riobamba" manuscript cancellation and mailed, with the original document, to Latacunga. Superb and fine, an extremely rare entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4199 Ecuador

    Second Printing Group 1867: ½ real dull blue to bright blue, the range of used examples (7, including a cover), with five being dated between February 1867 and July 1867 with one stamp cancelled in manuscript. Exceptional examples included from position 2 on the sheet showing the impressed Ecuadorean Coat of Arms and also a fine used example from Position 1 showing the marginal lines, further single marginal example used on October 1867 entire from Guaranda to Quito. A very fine and scarce page, see Edition D'Or vol. XXXIII, page 26.
    Note: On the Second Printing Group the impression is not as clear, the ink is coarse and frequently unevenly applied, the plates had apparently not been cleaned since the late 1864 and early 1865 printings.

     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4200 Ecuador

    Third Printing Group 1868: ½ real very deep blue, a single and a vertical strip of three all used on 1868 entire letter from the Bank of Ecuador to Lima, Peru, Chavez correspondence, prepaying the rate to neighbouring countries for a letter under 1 ounce, margins somewhat clipped but all cancelled by the Guayaquil "Franca" lozenge of dots with "Guayaquil" datestamp at left (Aug 12) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival (Aug 17) datestamp. Rare and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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