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  • Lot# : 101 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a large margined example, slight bend and with marginal fault where applied as seal, used on reverse of 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro and cancelled by fine strike of oval framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in brown. Obverse with cruciform date "16.9.1844" in manuscript and inside docketing of receipt (Oct 9). A rare and attractive entire. Unrecorded by Juchert, who records just four covers from Diamantina. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF

    Lot# : 102 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by large part oval framed V. DE FORMIGAS handstamp (Ayres 1525) in black. Slight corner bend but rare.

    INFO: Pin hole

    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 103 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, used example with narrow to large margins all round, used on toned piece cancelled by large part oval framed V. DE FORMIGAS handstamp (Ayres 1525) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 104 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a good used example with margins all round, some acid ink imperfections, cancelled by near complete straight line JTAPIRA handstamp (Ayres 1144) in brown.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 105 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a four margined used example, cancelled by large part straight line JTABIRA handstamp (as Ayres 1143/1144 but unlisted as such) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 106 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a large margined example on thin greyish paper showing the horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part straight line JACUHY handstamp (Ayres 1148) in brown. Slight corner bend and a tad faded but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 107 Brasil

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    60 reis black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example used on 1844 entire letter mailed from Itabira to Rio de Janeiro, Teixeira correspondence, and tied by straight line handstamp JTAPIRA in brown (Ayres 1144). Manuscript date at left (January 24) in 'postmark' format. Light file fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and extremely rare entire. This is the only recorded Bulls Eye cover from Itabira. Illustrated in Juchert on page 88. Cert. Juchert (2001).

    INFO: Top margin repaired as mentioned in Juchert certificate.

    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 108 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) struck in bright green. An exceptional and extremely rare usage.

    INFO: Slight vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 109 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins on three sides and just touched at base, cancelled by framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) struck in brown.

    INFO: Slight vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 110 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a fine used example on yellowish paper, large margins on all sides, cancelled by large part framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) in brown. Scarce.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 111 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, slight horizontal bend, cancelled by framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) struck in brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 112 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a sadly deteriorated example with margins all round and showing the vertical frame line at right, used on reverse of April 1844 entire letter from Lavras to Barboza, tied by framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) in brown. Multiple faults to front panel and the adhesive, however one of just two Bull's Eye covers known from Lavras. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 113 Brasil

    30 reis deep black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by part straight line MARIANNA handstamp (Ayres 1153) in brown. Exceptional and rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 114 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine large margined used example with vertical frame line at left, cancelled by large part straight line MARIANNA handstamp (Ayres 1153) in red-brown. A fine and scarce stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 115 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, tiny age spot at lower left, neatly cancelled by straight line MARIANNA handstamp (Ayres 1153) in black. Scarce and attractive stamp.rnProvenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.

    INFO: Vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 116 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, the famous used block of nine (half the pane), 1st Composite Plate, State B, positions 1-3/7-9/13-15; with sheet margins at left and at base (13mm.), the block with some worm holes and imperfections but cancelled by three complete strikes of the straight line MARIANNA handstamps (Ayres 1153) in brown. A dramatic and extraordinary multiple of great rarity-the largest provincial usage of the 90 reis.
    Provenance: Reinhold Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4445.

                       Maurinho Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2073.
                       Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 80.
    Starting bid : 30,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 117 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a somewhat aged used example with large margins all round, horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by circular CORREIO DE MARIANNA datestamp (Ayres 1616) in black. An extremely rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 118 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins all round and showing the vertical frame line at left, cancelled by large part straight line MINAS NOVAS handstamp (Ayres 1154) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 119 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins all round and showing the vertical frame line at left, cancelled by large part straight line MINAS NOVAS handstamp (Ayres 1154) in brown. Horizontal bend but a scarce cancel.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'); Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 120 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line MINAS NOVAS handstamp (Ayres 1154) in brown. Thinned at top but a scarce and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 121 Brasil

    1847 (April 5): Official entire letter endorsed at top "S.P." (Public Service), with cruciform date at upper right and struck with superb straight line MINAS NOVAS handstamp in brown. Superb and very scarce entire.
     
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 122 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example cancelled by oval OLIVEIRA / VA handstamp (Ayres 1376) well struck in brown. Exceptional and rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 123 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example cancelled by oval OLIVEIRA / VA handstamp (Ayres 1376) well struck in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 124 Brasil

    1846: Entire letter written from Villa de Oliveira to Ouro Preto, prepaid 60 reis and this amount annotated at top with the Postmaster's name: "Borges pago 60" and struck with oval OLIVEIRA / VA handstamp (Ayres 1376) and annotated with date in manuscript "18.10.46" alongside. A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 125 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top, tiny inoffensive nick in lower margin, cancelled by near complete I.C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Ayres 1617) in black (Nov 10, 1844).
    Provenance: Koester (July 1988), lot 215.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 126 Brasil

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    30 reis (1) and 60 reis grey-black (2), Intermediate Impressions, used examples each cancelled by fine strikes of circular dated I.C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamps (Ayres 1617) in black. 30 reis with narrow margins (cert. Sismondo), both 60 reis witth some toning.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 127 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a large even margined used example cancelled by 1.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Ayres 1617) in black (19.July.1844).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 128 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, two examples used on reverse of an 1844 cover from Ouro Preto to Queleuz, the right hand stamp cut round and the left hand stamp truncated in octagonal fashion, tied by I.C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Ayres 1617) in black (June 15, 1844). Both stamps have faults and have been removed from the letter-sheet and replaced over the flap, one slightly out of original position. However this is the sole known usage of the 30 reis Bull's Eye on cover from Ouro Preto, the only Juchert recorded cover bearing a single 60 reis. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 129 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined example with horizontal frame line at top, minor bend, cancelled by large part V. DE PITANGUY handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 130 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Early Impression, a fine large margined example with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by straight line VLA. DEPITANGUY handstamp in a deep green ink. A rarity-believed unique.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 131 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example with large margins on all sides, slight 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing flaw at left, cancelled by large part straight line VLA DEPITANGUY handstamp (Ayres 1164) in brown, some acid ink faults but rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 132 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example used on small piece cancelled by straight line VLA. DEPITANGUY handstamp in brown. Some acid ink faults but rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 133 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, used example with narrow to ample margins on all sides, minor thins, cancelled by large part straight line P. ALEGRE handstamp (Ayres 1157) in brown.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 134 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined used example cancelled by light framed REZENDE handstamp (Ayres 1430) and by P. ALEGRE handstamp (Ayres 1157), both in black. Unusual and appealing stamp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 135 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, used example on yellowish paper, with large margins on all sides, minor hinge thin, cancelled by large part straight line P. ALEGRE handstamp (Ayres 1157) in brown.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 136 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, used example with narrow but clear margins all round, cancelled by fine strike of straight line V.D.QUELUZ handstamp (Ayres 1182) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 137 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep vibrant shade, the fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round from the Large Plate, positions 40-41, cancelled by complete strike of straight line RIOPARDO handstamp (Ayres 1166) in red-brown. Exceptional strike of this rare marking, believed to be the sole recorded complete strike of this handstamp and not recorded on this value.

    INFO: Left hand stamp with insignificant closed tear just touching design.

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 138 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black and 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impressions, fine used examples with ample margins on all sides, each neatly cancelled by part straight line SABARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1176) in brown, should be joined together with hinge to show the complete handstamp. Signed Bühler (2) and Sismondo.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 139 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and part of vertical frame line at left, cancelled by fine strike of straight line SABARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1176) in brown.rnProvenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.

    INFO: Slight toning and small ink mark on the reverse.

    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 140 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, used example on slightly toned paper, with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by straight line SABARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1176) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 141 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large margins on all sides, cancelled by straight line S. JOAO DEL REI handstamp (Ayres 1170) in brown.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 142 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by large part S. JOAO. DEL REI handstamp (Ayres 1170) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 143 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Early to Intermediate Impressions, fine used examples (3) all three with ample to large margins all round, each cancelled by large part S. JOAO. DEL REI handstamp in brown (Ayres 1170). Minor imperfections but a generally fine trio.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 144 Brasil

    60 reis black, early Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a fine four margined example (huge margins on three sides, close but clear at top), used on May 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro (Tixieira correspondence), tied by straight line S. JOAO. DEL REI handstamp in brown (Ayres 1170). A fresh and fine entire, especially so with the stamp applied to the obverse of a letter. Illustrated in Juchert on page 119.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 145 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine appearing used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by straight line S.JOZE handstamp (Ayres 1171) in brown. Slight acid ink fault on 'S' and corner crease, otherwise a fine and scarce usage. Signed Bopp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 146 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by straight line S. JOZE handstamp (Ayres 1171) in brown. Slight diagonal crease but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 147 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a good used example with ample margins all round, minor bend, cancelled by framed S.JOZE handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in red-brown. The sole recorded complete strike of this cancellation. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Reinhold Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4535.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 148 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a clear margined example in a deep shade, cancelled in manuscript '43' and by part GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 149 Brasil

    30 reis deep grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, State A, position 49, a fine four margined example tied to small piece by bold strike of framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in reddish violet. Minor corner bend but a rare and most attractive piece.
    Provenance: Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 38; Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 11.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 150 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large marginson all sides, right hand stamp with vertical crease, neatly cancelled by light manuscript '25' and framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red-brown. An attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 151 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined horizontal pair tied to small piece by complete strike of framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in reddish violet and with "18 Julho de 1844" in manuscript. An exquisite piece of great scarcity.rnProvenance: Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 65; Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 52.

    INFO: Left hand stamp with ironed out vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 152 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a good used example on thin white paper, lightly cancelled by framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 153 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a good used example on thin white paper, large margins all round and showing vertical frame line at left, lightly cancelled by large part framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red. Minor corner bend in margin otherwise very fine and attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 154 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example showing horizontal frame line at top and vertical frame line at right, some faults and overall soiling, cancelled by large part strike of framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in reddish violet and unidentified oval handstamp in black. Despite faults an unusual stamp, the rare Grampará handstamp being scarce on this value.
     
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 155 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impresssion (First Composite Plate, State A, position 14), a superb large margined example showing the frame line at base used on piece with 90 reis grey, Worn Impression (First Composite Plate, State A, position 2) with large margins and showing the frame line at top; both stamps showing the Semi-Xifopagus marginal dividing lines, tied to small piece by framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red with manuscript "23 Mayo de 1844" across both adhesives. A sensational and rare piece of great importance and visual appeal. Signed A. Diena, Fulpius. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Saul Newbury.

                       Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1617.

                       Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 73.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 156 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, an attractive used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at right, cancelled by large part C. G. DE PARAHIBA DO NORTE datestamp (Ayres unlisted) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 157 Brasil

    90 reis black, Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins all round and part vertical frame line at right, cancelled by large part C. G. DE PARAHIBA DO NORTE datestamp (Ayres unlisted) in black. Faults but a scarce cancellation, especially so on this value.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 158 Brasil

    30 reis grey, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis black; the complete set of three used, all with four margins; the 60 reis on thin paper with horizontal frame line at base (signed A. Diena), the 90 reis being a late Early Impression with trace of horizontal frame line at top and part of blue cancellation at right; all three cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamps (Ayres 1548) in black. Minor imperfections but a generally fine and scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 159 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with even margins all round, neatly cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black. Trace of bend not affecting the appearance, a fine stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2001).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 160 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black (2), Intermediate to Worn Impressions, the first with three enormous margins including horizontal frame line at top, the margin at base being close but clear; second stamp with large to enormous margins all round and showing horizontal frame line at top, each cancelled by clear strikes of the PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black. Minor imperfections but fine and scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 161 Brasil

    30 reis black, early Intermediate Impression, two horizontal pairs from Plate 1, positions 9-10, 15-16; both pairs with ample to large margins all round, used on large piece (writing on reverse mentions both Malaga and London) with some ink from the letter showing through on to the adhesives, both pairs tied by framed PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamps (Ayres 1548) in black (23.9.1843) in the second month of use. A remarkable and attractive usage.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 162 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used example with large margins all round, just cancelled by tip of PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 163 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used example, Plate 1 position 18 on the composite plate, with vertical frame line at right and horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black. A fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 164 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used example from the left side of the composite sheet with 9 mm. sheet margin and complete corner frame lines with horizontal interpanneau dividing line at top, and grip from stitch watermark at base, neatly cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (July 8, 1844) in black (Ayres 1548). A superb and rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 165 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with huge margins all round including the horizontal inner and outer frame lines at base, some age spots, cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 166 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb appearing used horizontal pair on thin greyish paper, Composite Plate 2 positions 9-10 with trace of margin from stamp above, cancelled by two strikes of the PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamps (Ayres 1548) in black (April, 1844). Slight corner crease not detracting from a delightful multiple. Signed A. Diena.

    INFO: Left hand stamp with small thin.

    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 167 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with ample even margins all round, cancelled "Pernambuco" in manuscript. Heavily hinged on to backing paper from collection but rare and most unusual.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 168 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with clear to large margins on all sides, 1st Composite Plate, State A, position 6; showing the horizontal frame line at top and vertical frame line at right, neatly cancelled by large part OEIRAS / DO PIAUI handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Extremely rare.rnNote: The only other example I have traced is Koester's example on a 60 reis.

    INFO: Small tear at left.

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

    Lot# : 169 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a four margined used example cancelled by large part straight line PARNAIBA handstamp (Ayres 1159) in brown. Some imperfections but very scarce.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 170 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a large margined used example, faults, cancelled by large part PARNAIBA handstamp (Ayres 1159) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 171 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with clear to large margins, some ageing and imperfections, cancelled by clear Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp (27.8.1843) in the first month of use, showing the almost immediate deterioration of the plates. Unusual and interesting stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 172 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at top, Plate 3 positions 21-22, cancelled by neat single strike of Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp (24.4.1845) in black. Minor crinkling but of exceptional fresh appearance.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 173 Brasil

    30 reis black, late Early Impression on yellowish thick paper, a magnificent used horizontal pair from Plate 1, positions 13-14, of rich colour and with large margins on all sides, cancelled by Correio Geral Da Corte datestamps in black; the right hand stamp showing two diagonal 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing paper folds. Superb and rare multiple of great visual appeal.rnProvenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.

    INFO: Right stamp with vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 174 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used horizontal pair on thin white paper with large margins all round, marginal from top of sheet, Plate 4, positions 1-2, showing the horizontal frame line at top and part vertical frame line at left; neatly tied to small piece by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (1843) in black. The pair lifted for checking, washed and hinged back into position. A delightful and most attractive multiple. Signed A. Diena.
    Provenance: Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1542.
                       Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 175 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, used horizontal pair, margins clear to very large on all sides and showing the horizontal frame line at base, neatly cancelled by single Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp in black (12.5.1845). Thinned at top and at base but an attractive multiple. Cert. Sismondo (2001).

    INFO: Thins repaired (see certificate Sismondo).

    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 176 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine horizontal pair from Plate 1, positions 7-8 on medium yellowish paper with ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by "impossible" date slug error cancellation of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 11.1.1843 in black. Unusual and appealing item.

    INFO: Vertical trace of crease between the stamps and right stamp with small tear at bottom.

    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 177 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thick yellowish paper, the extraordinary vertical strip of three with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by somewhat smudged Correio Gera Da Corte datestamps (2.4.1845) in black, the central stamp showing 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing paper fold. Some scuffs and a few minor bends but a dramatic variety in a rare multiple.rnProvenance: Angelo Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30047; Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.

    INFO: Minor thinning.

    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 178 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression on medium paper, a used block of four from the Composite Plate, positions 3-4/9-10, with some ageing and the top margin restored, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp (27.2.1845) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 179 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression on thin greyish paper, a fine used block of four, Plate 1 positions 9-10/15-16, with clear to huge margins on all sides, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamps (7.3.1845) in black. Some minor imperfections of no significance, a very rare multiple.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 180 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a horizontal pair with large margins on three sides and touched on left hand stamp, right hand stamp showing the vertical frame line at right, used on reverse of 1844 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Pirahy tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (August 17) in black. Unrecorded by Juchert. A fresh and fine entire that displays well. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 181 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, used as seal on reverse of 1844 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Campos, tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (May 3, 1844) in black. The lower right hand corner of the right hand stamp has been repaired leaving a small stain, otherwise an attractive and scarce cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 182 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine appearing large even margined used example with horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in the first month of use with '3' of '31' day date inverted. Heavy diagonal crease not apparent on face, an unusual stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 183 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by bold strike of the rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (Nov 7, 1843) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 184 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on medium paper, a fine four margined used example showing horizontal 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing paper fold across the stamp, lightly cancelled by Correio Geral Da Corte cds in black. Minor pinhole but scarce and of exceptional appearance.
    Provenance: Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60141.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 185 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by centrally struck complete strike of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp "8.8.1843" in the second week of issue. A delightful and rare usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 186 Brasil

    60 reis black, four used examples (one on piece) all very fine used with four margins, in varying shades from deep black to very pale grey, all cancelled by Correio Geral Da Corte datestamps in black.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 187 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used vertical pair with large margins all round, cancelled by complete CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (4.1.1843, impossible date) with the first '1' of '11' missing. Exceptional and most attractive pair. Cert. Sismondo (2001).

    INFO: Upper stamp has a small thin according to Sismondo certificate.

    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 188 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a magnificent horizontal pair with large margins all round, scissor cuts in margin only at top and in between the stamps, neatly cancelled by light CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 189 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a delightful used horizontal strip of three with large margins all round, Plate 6 positions 44-46, minor scissor cut in margin only between second and third stamps and pre-printing paper crease at base; first stamp showing additonal base line at lower left, all neatly cancelled by Correio Geral Da Corte datestamps (7.1.1844) in black. An attractive and rare multiple.rnProvenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2058.

    INFO: Left stamp with vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 190 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, the vertical used strip of three in a vivid shade, First Large Plate (6) positions 13/19/25, with large even margins on all sides and showing the vertical marginal line at left, all tied to piece by Correio Geral Da Corte datestamps (2.6.1845) in black. Minor bend on central stamp of no significance, an extremely rare and attractive piece.
    Provenance: Angelo Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30061.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 191 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, the used block of four with clear to large margins on all sides, Plate 6 positions 8-9/14-15, cancelled by two near complete strikes of the Correio Geral Da Corte datestamps (20.7.1844) in black. Some minor crinkles but a fine and very scarce multiple. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 192 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, imperceptibly touched at top and with three large margins, used on 1844 cover front and side flap from Rio de Janeiro to Paty do Alferes, tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (Feb 23) with docketing of receipt on flap (Feb 28). Scarce.

    INFO: Lot sold with new certificate Moorhouse (2013).

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 193 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, torn on application at upper right but with three large margins all round and showing the vertical frame line at right, used on 1845 cover front from Rio de Janeiro to Paty do Alferes, tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (June 23) in black. Cert Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 194 Brasil

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    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 195 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example showing the horizontal frame line at top, applied to reverse of 1844 entire letter endorsed "pelo correio do Ouro Preto" from Rio de Janeiro to Villa de Santa Barbara, Minas Gerais; tied by bold strike of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (June 25) in black. Unrecorded by Juchert, a charming and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 196 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine four margined example with tiny part of vertical frame line at upper right, used on 1845 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Sorocaba tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (Dec 22) in black. Slightest of vertical file folds just touched the adhesive. Unrecorded by Juchert. A fine and scarce cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 197 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used on reverse of 1844 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Serro as seal, damaged on opening of the letter and re-affixed, cancelled by bold strike of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (May 16) in black. Despite the fault, of fine appearance and a rare usage. Unrecorded by Juchert. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 198 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine ample to large margined example used on 1843 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Cunha tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (Oct 2) in black. File fold well away from the adhesive. A fine and rare entire. Unreccorded by Juchert. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 199 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a horizontal pair with large margins on three sides and showing vertical frame line at right, one stamp just touched at top, used on reverse of 1845 sea mail cover from Rio de Janeiro to Bahia tied by CORREIO GEARL DA CORTE datestamp in black (March 22). The entire with weak folds and with slight damage at upper left of front panel, somewhat cleaned for preservation, otherwise of fine appearance and extremely scarce. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 200 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine huge margined horizontal pair used on obverse of 1845 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Santos by sea, endorsed "p. Ypiranga" at top and thus rated at 120 reis, the adhesives tied by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (Jan 24) in black. Unrecorded by Juchert, a sublime and beautiful cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF
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