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Lot# : 301 Brasil
90 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval RO. GRDE. DO NORTE. handstamp (Ayres 1434) in red-brown. Minor bend at base but a scarce and most attractive stamp.
INFO: Tiny thin.
Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 460 CHFLot# : 302 Brasil
Lot# : 303 Brasil
30 reis grey, Worn Impression; 60 reis black early Intermediate Impression and 90 reis black, Early Impression; the set of three values used, all cancelled by circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamps (Ayres 1586) in black. All three stamps with four margins but with faults but of fine appearance, a most unusual set.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHFLot# : 304 Brasil
30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a marvellous used example showing large portion of adjoining stamp below, cancelled by complete PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black. Superb and very scarce so fine.rnProvenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2100.
INFO: Diagonal trace of crease.
Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 460 CHFLot# : 305 Brasil
Lot# : 306 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with four large even margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black, with trace of horizontal frame line at base. A very fine stamp.
Provenance: Itamar Bopp.Starting bid : 220 CHFHammer price : 260 CHFLot# : 307 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, the famous re-joined strip of three from the Second Large Plate, positions 1/7/13, enormous margins on all sides, top stamp with minor ironed crease, all cancelled by two complete strikes of circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamps (Ayres 1586) in black. Delightful and extremely scarce.rnProvenance: Burrus (April 1963), lot 1282.rn Kuyas (May 1978), lot 82.
INFO: Vertical trace of crease.
Starting bid : 2,000 CHFHammer price : 2,200 CHFLot# : 308 Brasil
90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used example with huge margins on all sides, with complete outer frame line at top and traces of the interpanneau line above, neatly cancelled by light strike of PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black. A delightful stamp. Signed Roumet.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 850 CHFLot# : 309 Brasil
Lot# : 310 Brasil
Lot# : 311 Brasil
Lot# : 312 Brasil
Lot# : 313 Brasil
60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with clear to large margins on all sides, struck with two strikes of the framed PRO RIO GRANDE SUL / RIO PARDO datestamp (Ayres 1549) in black (23 Nov. 1843). A magnificent stamp and cancellation, one of the gems of the Benavides collection.
INFO: Vertical trace of crease.
Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHFLot# : 314 Brasil
Lot# : 315 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, minor faults, cancelled by small part circular CORREIO DE S. CATHARINA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black and part Correio Geral Da Corte cds. Not guaranteed.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 320 CHFLot# : 316 Brasil
30 reis black, Early Impression, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impressions; all three stamps with four margins (the 30 reis being exceptional with outer vertical frame line at left, the 90 reis with acid ink fault), all three cancelled by framed VA DE AREIAS handstamps (Ayres 1523) in brown. A delightful and scarce set. Cert. (for 30r.) Sismondo (2001).
INFO: All stamps with various faults.
Starting bid : 600 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHFLot# : 317 Brasil
Lot# : 318 Brasil
Lot# : 319 Brasil
30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by large part circular ATIBAIA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown, the cancellation with acid ink and leaving a small tear at base, also cancelled on arrival with part Correio Geral Da Corte cds in black.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 1,800 CHFLot# : 320 Brasil
30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a very lightly used example showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base with the inter-pane Semi-Xifopagus horizontal line below, cancelled by part framed BANANAL handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Creased horizontally and with thin at right but a scarce stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
INFO: Moorhouse certificate states that stamp has been cleaned.
Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 1,800 CHFLot# : 321 Brasil
60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by large part framed BARREIRO handstamp (Ayres 1233) struck in blue. Horizontal crease not apparent on face. Rare, possibly unique in blue.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 1,400 CHFLot# : 322 Brasil
Lot# : 323 Brasil
60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by framed BRAGANSA handstamp (Ayres 1244) in brown. Tiny nick in margin only at right but a fine and scarce usage.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 750 CHFLot# : 324 Brasil
60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used vertical pair with outer frame lines vertically at left and horizontally at base, the pair with some minor creasing but cancelled by a complete strike of the framed BRAGANSA handstamp (Ayres 1244) in brown. Rare and most attractive. Signed A. Diena.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 2,600 CHFLot# : 325 Brasil
90 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example with three large margins and touched at top, cancelled by large part strike of the framed BRAGANSA handstamp (Ayres 1244) in brown with Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp at right. Unusual and interesting usage.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 900 CHFLot# : 326 Brasil
Lot# : 327 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, State B, position 2, a delightful large margined used example with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by circular framed CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1564) and unframed circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM handstamp (Ayres 1155) also in brown. Unusual and extremely rare.
INFO: Minor acid ink fault and inclusion at base.
Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 440 CHFLot# : 328 Brasil
30 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a very fine appearing used horizontal pair with large margins all round, one stamp with vertical crease and right hand stamp with closed tear at top, beautifully cancelled by complete strike of CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1565) in brown.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHFLot# : 329 Brasil
Lot# : 330 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, the magnificent horizontal strip of four with large margins all round from the top row of the Composite Plate, State B, positions 1-4, showing the outer horizontal frame line above and part of left marginal frame line at left; cancelled by three strikes of circular CORREOS DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red- brown. Minor acid ink faults of no significance, a marvellous item for the Exhibition collection.
Provenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994); Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 24.Starting bid : 10,000 CHFHammer price : 11,500 CHFLot# : 331 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example on greyish paper with large margins all round, Second Composite Plate, State B, position 1, showing the vertical and horizontal frame lines at left and at top,cancelled by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red. A gem. Signed Jamet.
Provenance: Corinphila, sale 77, (October 1988), lot 4649.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 1,400 CHFLot# : 332 Brasil
60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example on yellowish paper with large margins all round, ironed vertical crease at left, tied to small piece by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown. Scarce and despite faults, a very attractive piece.
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 360 CHFLot# : 333 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown. Some minor ink staining but very scarce. Cert. Sismondo (2000).Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 280 CHFLot# : 334 Brasil
60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres 1633 ) in black (Jan 13, 1844) and also cancelled by part CORREIO DE CAMPINAS datestamp (Ayres unlisted) in bright green ink. Extraordinary and rare. Signed Brun, Calves. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 900 CHFLot# : 335 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with manuscript '1844' date, further cancelled by near complete strike of frramed CANANEA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Small piece in margin missing otherwise a fine and very rare usage.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 2,000 CHFLot# : 336 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with clear to large margins all round and with vertical frame line at right, a creased example tied to large part piece by complete strike of framed CASTRO handstamp (Ayres 1267) in brown. Extremely rare.
Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 700 CHFLot# : 337 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression, used example with ample to enormous margins, showing the horizontal frame line at base and vertical frame line at right, thinned but struck with fine framed CAZA BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in red-brown.Starting bid : 220 CHFHammer price : 360 CHFLot# : 338 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, Plate 5 position 12, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by framed CAZA.BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in brown. Minor vertical crease of no importance, a scarce cancellation.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 260 CHFLot# : 339 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example with large even margins all round showing horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by framed CAZA.BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in brown and by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres 1633) in black (13.1.1844). Vertical crease and minor imperfections but a rare and most unusual usage.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 750 CHFLot# : 340 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a superb large margined example cancelled by circular CONSTITUICAO handstamp (Ayres 1569) in brown. Exceptional and extremely rare cancellation, just this and the example formerly in the Koester collection are known.
Note: Constituisao is now known as Piracicaba.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 3,000 CHFLot# : 341 Brasil
60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example from 2nd Composite Plate, position 1, showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by circular CORREIO DE CORYTIBA handstamp (Ayres 1570) in red-brown. A fine and attractive stamp.Starting bid : 220 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 342 Brasil
30 reis deep black, Early Impression, a superb used vertical pair of exceptionally deep colour, Large Plate, State B, positions 11/17, with large margins all round, cancelled by a complete impression of the framed CUNHA handstamp (Ayres 1284) in brown. Exceptional and delightful multiple for the connisseur.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 2,600 CHFLot# : 343 Brasil
60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, part vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base, from 2nd Composite Plate, State D, position 13; cancelled by near complete strike of the CUTIA handstamp in brown. Fault at base of no real significance, a possibly unique cancel on the first issue.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 1,100 CHFLot# : 344 Brasil
30 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a large margined used example showing horizontal frame line at base, central thin not apparent from front, cancelled by framed FRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1301) struck in red. Rare.
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 850 CHFLot# : 345 Brasil
Lot# : 346 Brasil
Lot# : 347 Brasil
Lot# : 348 Brasil
30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine appearing used example with large even margins on all sides, slight thin spot, cancelled by near complete strike of framed IGUAPE handstamp (Ayres 1315) in black.
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 360 CHFLot# : 349 Brasil
Lot# : 350 Brasil
Lot# : 351 Brasil
Lot# : 352 Brasil
Lot# : 353 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides and horizontal frame line at base, slight thin, cancelled by large part circular VILLA DE LORENA handstamp (Ayres 1578) in brown; also two further narrow margined 30 reis cancelled in manuscript, attributed to Lorena.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 280 CHFLot# : 354 Brasil
Lot# : 355 Brasil
Lot# : 356 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, an ample to large margined example with minor repair to acid ink fault at upper right of stamp, used from Lorena on 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro (Tixieira correspondence) and tied by circular VILLA DE LORENA handstamp (Ayres 1578) in brown. Illustrated in Juchert on page 93, with just five covers recorded, one of which is cancelled in manuscript. Refolded to avoid slight fault in upper left of the entire but a remarkable and rare usage.Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 4,000 CHFHammer price : 8,500 CHFLot# : 357 Brasil
Lot# : 358 Brasil
Lot# : 359 Brasil
Lot# : 360 Brasil
Lot# : 361 Brasil
60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM / INU-TILI-ZADO handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black. A major rarity with just two examples recorded. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Reinhold Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4461.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 2,800 CHFLot# : 362 Brasil
30 reis grey and 60 reis grey, Worn Impressions, used examples with close to large margins all round, the 60 reis cancelled by framed PARAHIBUNA handstamp (Ayres 1383) in brown, the 30 reis with removed manuscript and 'UNA' straight line cancel in red. Rare and possibly unique duo.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 2,200 CHFLot# : 363 Brasil
Lot# : 364 Brasil
Lot# : 365 Brasil
Lot# : 366 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a superb used example, Composite Plate, position 17, with horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by outstanding impression of PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA framed handstamp (Ayres 1402) in red-brown. A fine and rare stamp.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 800 CHFLot# : 367 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a sensational used example from the lower corner of the pane with vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by outstanding impression of PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA framed handstamp (Ayres 1402) in bright blue ink. A rare and delightful stamp.
Provenance: Everaldo Santos.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 7,000 CHFLot# : 368 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in red-brown, slight thin at top not affecting the appearance, a rare cancellation.Starting bid : 220 CHFHammer price : 420 CHFLot# : 369 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round, slightest of bends as usual, cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in brown. Scarce and attractive stamp.
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 300 CHFLot# : 370 Brasil
Lot# : 371 Brasil
Lot# : 372 Brasil
Lot# : 373 Brasil
Lot# : 374 Brasil
30 reis black, late Early Impression, a magnificent horizontal pair showing vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base, used on 1845 entire letter from Principe (Lapá) to Coretiba, the pair cancelled by small unframed PRINCIPE handstamp (Ayres 1165) in red-brown. Obverse of cover shows the cruciform date of sending "12.4.1845" in manuscript with slight scuff mark on face panel, otherwise superb. Illustrated in Juchert on page 108. An extremely rare entire-the sole recorded Bulls Eye cover from Principe. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 7,500 CHFHammer price : 11,000 CHFLot# : 375 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown applied over framed RIO CLARO handstamp (Ayres 1432) also in brown. Exceptional and very rare.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 2,200 CHFLot# : 376 Brasil
Lot# : 377 Brasil
30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep vibrant shade, a fine used vertical pair with ample to large margins all round, lower stamp showing small horizontal 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing paper flaw, cancelled by near complete CORREIO GERAL DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres 1633) in black (9.10.1844). Scarce and attractive. Signed Calves, Goebel. Certificate Behr (2002).
Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 2,200 CHFLot# : 378 Brasil
60 reis black or grey-black, four used examples, two being on small piece, all with four margins and cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamps (Ayres 1633) all struck between April and July 1844. Minor imperfections but a generally fine appearing group.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 379 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used vertical pair cancelled by fine CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (22.7.1844) in black (Ayres 1633) showing date-slug error with inverted '3' for '2'. Minute corner bend mentioned for full accuracy only. A fresh and fine multiple. Signed Bühler. Cert. Dr. Derichs (1971).Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 750 CHFLot# : 380 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a superb used horizontal strip of three with large margins all round, Plate 6 positions 14-16, minor diagonal bend, all cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS circular datestamps (29.7.1844) in black. A rare and most attractive multiple.
Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 2,000 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHFLot# : 381 Brasil
90 reis grey, late Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by large part CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (1844) in black (Ayres 1633). Trace of horizontal bend not mentioned on certificate, a fine and scarce stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2006).Starting bid : 320 CHFHammer price : 500 CHFLot# : 382 Brasil
Lot# : 383 Brasil
Lot# : 384 Brasil
Lot# : 385 Brasil
Lot# : 386 Brasil
Lot# : 387 Brasil
Lot# : 388 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine used example from corner of the sheet showing horizontal frame line at base and vertical frame line at right, neatly cancelled by framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in red. Slight horizontal bend but a truly delightful stamp. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Corinphila, sale 77 (Oct 1988), lot 4651.
Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 41.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 600 CHFLot# : 389 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at right, some surface rubbing, cancelled by large part framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in red. Scarce and attractive stamp.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 500 CHFLot# : 390 Brasil
Lot# : 391 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example with four even large margins, cancelled by the extremely rare negative C DE TAUBATE handstamp (Ayres unlisted). The stamp with thin and possible repair but a unique example of this rare cancellation.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 2,400 CHFLot# : 392 Brasil
Lot# : 393 Brasil
Lot# : 394 Brasil
Lot# : 395 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin white paper, Plate 6 position 25 and thus showing full sheet margin at left, lightly cancelled by circular CORREIO DE MAROIM handstamp (Ayres unlisted). Negligible paper thin in margin only. A delightful stamp. Signed Brun, Miro.Starting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 950 CHFLot# : 396 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey; the set of three values of fine appearance with large margins all round, each cancelled by scarce framed SERGIPE handstamp (Ayres 1498) in brown. The 30 reis showing marginal frame lines on two sides, the 60 reis (Plate 1, position 3) with manuscript "Abr. 30" date at top and the 90 reis with horizontal frame line at top, all with minor or large acid ink faults but a rare set.
Provenance: 60 reis ex Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 750 CHFLot# : 397 Brasil
60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two single examples re-joined to form a pair, Plate 1 positions 3-4, each stamp showing horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by scarce framed SERGIPE handstamp (Ayres 1498) in brown. Scarce and attractive usage.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 850 CHFLot# : 398 Brasil
30 reis black, Early Impression, a very lightly used example from First Composite Plate, State A, position 1; showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, imperceptibly cancelled in red. Tiny nick in margin at right not detracting from the appearance. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
INFO: Moorhouse certificate states that part cancellation has been removed from the lower right corner.
Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 260 CHFLot# : 399 Brasil
Lot# : 400 Brasil
30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a used horizontal strip of three with the third stamp just touched at upper right and small even margins on other sides, cancelled by light circular handstamps in black. A few minor age spots but a scarce multiple. Signed Bühler.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 1,700 CHF