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  • Lot# : 4001 Brasil

    1821 (Nov 10): Entire letter from Porto Alegre to Rio Grande struck with superb strike of straight line 'PORTO AL.e' handstamp in brown, with manuscript '40' rate at upper right. Some tape repairs to reverse but an exceptional cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4002 Brasil

    1833 (Feb 21): Entire letter sent registered from Saõ Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, with manuscript "Segura" at lower left, struck with framed S. PAULO handstamp, prepaid 'Pg. 200' at upper right. Registered mail of this period is extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4003 Brasil

    1833 (July 4): Entire letter to Rio de Janeiro struck with fine strike of framed BANANAL handstamp in brown, rated '50' reis in manuscript at upper right. A scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4004 Brasil

    1834 (Sept 3): Official entire letter carried free of postal charges, struck with framed large part strike of ARAXA in black-a very rare marking with just three examples recorded.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4005 Brasil

    1836 (July 9): Entire letter written from 'Gongo Soco' (a Gold Mine) to Saõ Joaõ del Rey struck with superb framed I.C. DO OURO P. handstamp in brown, with '80' reis charge in manuscript at upper right. An exquisite and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4006 Brasil

    1837 (May 6): Cover from San Luis to Rio de Janeiro struck with superb TAUBATE handstamp in black with manuscript '50' reis charge in manuscript at top.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4007 Brasil

    1837 & 1845: Two covers from Sete Lagoas, the earlier entire letter to Rio endorsed at lower left as cancellation '7 L' in manuscript and rated '120' reis, the later cover with 7 LAGOAS handstamp in black, slight acid ink fault in 'O', and endorsed 'Pg. 60' at upper right, of great rarity with just 3 covers recorded.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4008 Brasil

    1840 (Oct 13): Entire letter from CORETIBA with framed handstamp at top, addressed to Rio de Janeiro with fine strike of framed PARANAGUÁ in black and SANTOS 'Fish' handstamp in black. Rates altered en route from '30' reis to total charge due of '190' reis in manuscript. Rare and splendid entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4009 Brasil

    1841 (April 14): Entire letter from Morretes to Rio de Janeiro, struck with framed MORRETES handstamp in brown, superb framed PARANGUÁ and fair SANTOS 'Fish' transits in black and rated from '30' reis to eventual charge of '120' reis upon receipt. Fresh and very fine, one of just a handful of covers recorded from Morretes.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4010 Brasil

    1843 (Sept 4): Entire letter to Saõ Paulo rated '20' in manuscript at left, struck with perfect framed JUNDIAHI handstamp in red brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4011 Brasil

    1843 (Sept 5): Entire letter to Saõ Paulo struck with very fine strike of straight line VILLA DE S. LUIZ handstamp in brown with manuscript 'Pg. 60' rate (Paid 60 Réis) at upper left. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4012 Brasil

    1843 (Sept 20): Entire letter to Rio de Janeiro endorsed 'pg. 60' (Paid 60 reis), struck with perfect strike of circular IC.C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4013 Brasil

    1810/49: Pre-stamp and stampless covers/entire letters (22), with a superb selection of strikes including 1810 cover from Rio to Lisbon with str. line, 1817 entire to Lisbon with str. line PARÁ, 1830 entire with framed YTU, 1836 entire with framed TEJUCO in brown, 1838 entire with framed RESENDE, 1842 cover with framed PORTO FELIZ handstamp, 1843 entire with POUZO ALTO framed handstamp etc., condition sometimes variable but many very fine.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4014 Brasil

    1813/46c.: Pre-stamp and stampless covers/entire letters (19), with a good selection of strikes including 1813 entire with oval MARANHAO in black, 1831 entire with LORENA in green, 1833 entire with SOROCABA in red, 1838 entire with VA. DE AREIAS boxed handstamp, 1842 entire with oval V. DIAMANTINA and another with framed PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA in black, 1843 cover with MOGY MERIM in red and SAO PAULO cds in blue, July 1843 cover from Rio to Ouro Preto with CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds, condition generally fine, a good lot.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4015 Brasil

    1814/49: Pre-stamp and stampless covers/entire letters (18), with a superb selection of strikes including 1814 entire from MARANHAO to Lisbon, 1825 entire with MARIANNA, 1830 entire with framed SERGIPE, 1833 with framed SOROCABA in red, 1836 entire with straight line U DO PRINCIPE, 1838 entire with straight line DESTERRO, 1840 entire with straight line BRAGANSA, 1841 with circular VILLA DE LORENA in red, 1843 entire with framed TACOAHY, condition varies but many very fine.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4016 Brasil

    1825/49: Pre-stamp and stampless covers/entire letters (20), with a superb selection of strikes including 1825c. cover sent official with VA DE PITANGUI handstamp in brown, 1833 entire with oval framed MARANHAO, 1838 Santos 'Fish' entire, 1839 entire with framed LORENA, 1839 entire with framed PORTO FELIZ, 1841 entire with circular RIO / DE / JANEIRO in black, 1842 entire from Mogy Mirim via Saó Paulo to Rio, 1849 circular CORREIO GERAL DE S. PAULO in red, some tropicalised as usual but generally fine.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4017 Brasil

    1825/49: Pre-stamp and stampless covers/entire letters (17), with a superb selection of strikes including 1807 entire with MARANHAO handstamp to Lisbon, 1829 entire with J.C.DO OURO P. handstamp in brown, 1830 entire with manuscript 'Lorena', 1837 entire with framed VA. DE GUARATINGUITA in brown, 1839 entire with circular C. DO SERRO handstamp, 1841 cover with fancy framed MARANHAO handstamp sent Official to the Sicilian Consul in Rio, 1845 entire with straight line CASSAPAVA handstamp etc. Condition varies but many fine covers present.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4018 Brasil

    1826/48: Pre-stamp and stampless covers/entire letters (21), with a superb selection of strikes including 1826 entire with MINAS CERAES handstamp, 1829 entire with R. GRANDE in brown, 1838 entire with framed VA DE GUARATIUNGUITA in black, 1839 Official cover with straight line CAMPANHA, 1841 entire with V.V.QUELUZ in brown, 1848 entire with superb VA DE PITANGUI in black, condition variable but generally fine, a good lot.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4019 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with large margins on all sides cancelled by rimless 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamp, showing frame line missing at left and much plate wear below '9' in design. Horizontal crease but an unusual stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4020 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, Combined Plate position 14, a fine used example in a deep shade, large margins all round and horizontal frame line at base, lightly cancelled by rimless 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds. Signed Calves, Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4021 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, Combined Plate, State B, position 1, a superb used example showing the vertical frame line at left, slight thin at top but of fine appearance.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4022 Brasil

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    Bulls Eyes: the selection with 30 reis black (11 examples including a pair), 60 reis (24 examples including a pair) and 90 reis (9), generally fair to very fine used examples, some with faults but most of good appearance; some cancellation interest with 'Bahia', 'Ceara', 'Cuiaba', 'Inutiliz', 'S. Joze', 'V. Diamantina' and 'Ytu' noted;. a useful and scarce group.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4023 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, the vertical used strip of three from left of pane, Combined Plate, State D, positions 1/7/13, showing frame lines at top and at left (including 10 mm. sheet margin) and at base with horizontal dividing line, Semi-Xifopagus, below. The multiple with both vertical and horizontal creasing but with good margins, cancelled by rimless 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamps (April 15, 1844) in black. An attractive and very rare multiple. Signed F. Nova (Monteiro).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4024 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Combined Plate, State A, position 4, used example with clear margin at base and ample margins at left and at right, upper margin showing the two horizontal frame and dividing lines (Semi-Xifopagus), cancelled by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black. A fine and scarce stamp. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4025 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, Combined Plate, State B, psotion 13, used example with large margins all round, from lower left of pane with lower margin showing the two horizontal frame and dividing lines (Semi-Xifopagus), cancelled by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black. Rare and most appealing stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4026 Brasil

    30 reis black, late Early Impression, 2nd Combined Plate, State B, position 13, a magnificent used example with part vertical frame line at left and, at base the two 'Semi-Xifopagus' horizontal frame lines, neatly cancelled in black. Exceptional and rare stamp. Signed Fulpius.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4027 Brasil

    Bull's Eyes 60 reis black and 90 reis black, the latter a 'used' example, Die Proofs of the Jean de Sperati forgeries, the 90 reis example being signed. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4028 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression in a rich shade, large margins all round showing the vertical frame line at left, cancelled by large part framed CORREIO DA B. of Bahia in black (Ayres fig. 1130).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4029 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, 2nd Large Plate, State A, posititons 52/58, a superb used vertical pair with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DA B. of Bahia (Ayres fig. 1130) in black. Merest hint of a corner bend mentioned for accuracy, a delightful and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4030 Brasil

    30 reis black, late Early Impression, Large Plate, State B, position 4, used example with ample to large margins on all sides, horizontal frame line at top, lightly cancelled by circular CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 1556).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4031 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, a large margined example showing horizontal frame line at top, used on reverse of 1847 cover from Villa de Caetete to Rio de Contas tied by two strikes of circular VILLA DE CAETETE handstamps in black (Ayres unlisted) and, on obverse, a further strike of this rare cancellation showing manuscript date 'Jo. 6 de 47'. Adhesive stamp with horizontal crease ending in a minor closed split at left, otherwise of excellent appearance. Illustrated on the front cover of Bernd Juchert's handbook-the sole recorded Bull's Eye cover with this cancellation. Unique. Cert. Holcombe (1984), Maassen (1984) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4032 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, Combined Plate, State B, position 16, used example with even margins all round and horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by large part straight line ITAPEMERIM handstamp. Usual minor wrinkle but rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4033 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, 2nd Combined Plate, State B, position 14, used example with ample to large margins, diagonally cancelled by complete S: MATHEUZ straight line handstamp (Ayres fig. 1175) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4034 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, Combined Plate, State C, positions 13-14, a used horizontal pair with large margins on all sides, vertical frame line at left, cancelled by MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres fig. 1615) in red. Two light ironed creases but a most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4035 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade, a superb appearing large margined horizontal pair used on reverse of December 1843 docketed cover from Maranhao to Olinda, cancelled by fine strike of CORREIO DO MARNAHÃO datestamp (Jan 13, 1844) struck in red (Ayres fig. 1615). Slight repair at base of the adhesives and a small natural stain from the original red wax seal below the stamps but of great scarcity and most attractive. Cert. BPA (1978) and Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4036 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, Combined Plate, State B, positions 13-14, a fine used horizontal pair with large even margins on all sides, trace of horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by CORREIO DE CUIABA datestamp in magenta (Ayres fig. 1139) with manuscript cruciform date inserted. Hinge thin at top not affecting the appearance of a scarce and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4037 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, fine used with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at base, ironed vertical bend, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with cruciform manuscript dated '23 /2 / 1853'. A fine and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4038 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, Large Plate, State B, position 8, a fine used example with ample to large margins on all sides and a slight re-entry in the oval at top, cancelled by large part BARBACENA oval handstamp (Ayres fig. 1228) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4039 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large part circular C. DO SERRO. handstamp (Ayres fig. 1562) in black. Scarce. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4040 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example, small ironed crease, cancelled by central strike of I. C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Oct 1844) in black (Ayres 1617).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4041 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression and 60 reis black, Early Impression; used examples with minor bend on 30 r. and 60 r. with clear but amples margins, each cancelled by straight line SABARÁ handstamps (Ayres 1176) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4042 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a very fine used example with even margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line S. JOAO DELREI handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1170).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4043 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a large margined example showing portion of adjoining stamp below, cancelled by framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp in pale red (Ayres fig. 1311) with manuscript date.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4044 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used example showing the horizontal frame line at top and vertical frame line at right, cancelled by large part framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1311) in red with part manuscript above. Trace of thin but a lovely looking stamp.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4045 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, Large Plate, State A, positions 29-30, a used horizontal pair on part piece, right hand stamp showing the vertical frame line and 5 mm. of sheet margin, sharing PERNAMBUCO SHIELD cancel in black (Ayres fig. 1548). Minor imperfections and some slight thins but scarce. Cert. Fiecchi (1973).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4046 Brasil

    30 reis black, late Early Impression, Cpmbined Plate, position 9, used example with three large margins, trimmed at top and minor faults, cancelled by large part of extremely rare CAMPO MAIOR straight line handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black with part manuscript date. Unrecorded by Meyer on this value.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4047 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used large margined example, usual minor wrinkles, cancelled by large part straight line PARNAIBA in black (Ayres fig. 1159). Signed Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4048 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with clear to ample margins all round cancelled by large part ALDEIA DE S. PEDRO framed handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1193), also a 60 reis grey-black, with huge margins and the same cancellation but with closed tear.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4049 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by oval framed ANGRA DOS REIS handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1200). Scuffing and small repair at lower right corner but a stamp of excellent appearance and rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4050 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a fine used example with good even margins all round, cancelled by large part framed CABO FRIO handstamp (Ayres fig. 1248) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4051 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a used horizontal pair with ample to large margins, vertical crease between stamps and scissor cut in central margin not touching the design, cancelled by large part framed CABO FRIO handstamp (Ayres fig. 1248) in brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4052 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, light ironed diagonal bend, cancelled by framed CANTAGALO handstamp (Ayres fig. 1258) in brown.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4053 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a good used example with large margins, part vertical frame line at left, some retouching to frame lines evident at top, cancelled by large part CANTAGALO handstamp (Ayres fig. 1258) in red. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4054 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, Combined Plate, State A, positon 12, a superb large margined used example with vertical frame line at right and 5 m. sheet margin, cancelled by bold complete strike of framed IGUASSU handstamp (Ayres fig. 1316) in black. Exceptional and scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4055 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a large margined example of fine appearance, thinned and craesed, cancelled by scarce framed TACOARY handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4056 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, Combined Plate, position 7, a fine appearing used example, minor creasing, cancelled by straight line MAMBOCABA handstamp (as Ayres 1350) in brown. A rare cancellation. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4057 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example on thick yellowish paper with large margins all round cancelled by large part strike of oval SACCO / DA / MANGARA / TIBA in brown (Ayres 1484), a rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4058 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, Combined Plate, State D, positions 2-3, a fine used horizontal pair with ample to large margins on all sides, usual minor wrinkle, cancelled by framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamps in black (Ayres 1370). Signed Brun and Bühler. Cert. Juchert (1997).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4059 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides, cancelled by slightly oxidised PARAHIBA DO SUL circular handstamp in red (Ayres fig. 1583). Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4060 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, 2nd Large Plate, State B, position 51, used example with good margins all round cancelled by large part framed REZENDE handstamp (Ayres fig. 1430) in black. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4061 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Combined Plate, State A, position 10, a fine large margined used example cancelled by large part straight line REZENDE handstamp (Ayres unlisted thus) in black. Signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4062 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, 2nd Large Plate, State B, position 56, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, horizontal frame line and 10 mm. margin at base, cancelled by complete strike of 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds (Dec 16, 1844) in black. Signed Drexler.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4063 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Large Plate, State A, position 60, a fine used example with vertical frame line at right and 7 mm margin at right, cancelled in manuscript and by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in red. Cleaned and cancellation somewhat blurred but a rare usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4064 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black and a damaged 60 r. black, Intermediate and Early Impressions, each with large part strikes of S. ANNA PIRAHY handstamps (Ayres unlisted) in black. Despite both stamps having faults, a very rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4065 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing vertical frame line at left, large margins on all sides, cancelled by framed VALENCA handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1531). Slightest hint of bends but a rare usage. Signed Miro.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4066 Brasil

    60 reis black, 2nd Large Plate, State B, position 60, large margined example in a deep shade on yellowish paper, cancelled by framed VALENCA handstamp (Ayres 1531) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4067 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Late Impression, 2nd Combined Plate, State A, position 3, a fine large margined used example with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 1530). Scarce. Cert. Juchert (2007).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4068 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, Combined Plate, State B, position 10, a fine even margined used example cancelled by rare circular S. Jo. DO NORTE handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown and by part 'Correio' datestamp. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4069 Brasil

    30 reis black, late Early Impression, Combined Plate, State A, position 6, four margined used example with vertical frame line at right, minor thin, cancelled by large part RIO GRANDE 1843 datestamp (Ayres 1620) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4070 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with ample margins on all sides, couple of minor wrinkles, cancelled by large part BANANAL handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1227). A very scarce cancellation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4071 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, light ironed vertical bend, cancelled by large part framed BARREIRO handstamp (Ayres fig. 1233) in brown.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4072 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to huge margins, cancelled by bold near complete strike of CORREIO DE CAMPINAS in brown (Ayres fig. 1565).
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4073 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used example with large even margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by complete strike of framed CUNHA handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1284). Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4074 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with clear to enormous margins on three sides, cancelled by corcular VILLA DE LORENA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1578) in brown. Horizontal bend and a minor corner bend but a fine appearing stamp with a scarce cancellation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4075 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, slightly discoloured used example with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by rare circular CORREIO DE MOGY MIRIM in brown (Ayres unlisted).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4076 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, Combined Plate, State C, position 6, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top and vertical frame line at right, usual minor bends, cancelled by framed PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1402) in brown.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4077 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a magnificent used example with manuscript date at sides (Sept 2, 1844) cancelled by complete strike of straight line PRINCIPE in brown (Ayres fig. 1165). Slight faults not affecting appearance of a scarce stamp. Signed Schl.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4078 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with enormous margins on all sides, horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp in black (Ayres fig. 1633). A delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4079 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, 2nd Combined Plate, State B, position 11, a fine large margined used example cancelled by two strikes of framed SOROCABA handstamp in brown (Ayres fig.1505). Fresh and fine stamp. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4080 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides cancelled by bold strike of framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1505) in red. Rare. Signed Bühler and A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4081 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a used example backed on to piece for protection, large margins on all sides with part vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by complete framed SERGIPE handstamp (Ayres fig. 1498) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4082 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with large even margins all round, horizontal frame line at base, with small part Brazilian cancellation at left and large part LISBOA (Portugal) arrival cancellation in blue. Rare thus.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4083 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 10 r. black on greyish thin paper, a fine used block of four cancelled by large part AMAZONAS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1197) in magenta. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4084 Brasil

    1848 (Jan 24): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Maranhão endorsed 'Vapor Imperador', franked on reverse with vertical pairs of 1844/46 30 r. black and 60 r. black, tied by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamps in black. Some acid ink attack to front panel but a rare entire demonstrating the land (60 r.) rate and Sea (120 r.) rate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4085 Brasil

    1844/46: 60 r. black on greyish thin paper, a fine used block of twelve from the upper left corner of the sheet showing the vertical and horizontal guide lines, minor blemish between eleventh and twelfth stamps at base, all cancelled by framed NITHEROY handstamps (Ayres fig. 1370) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4086 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 90 reis on thin yellowish paper, a vertical used block of ten, Types II-II / I-I / II-II / I-I / I-I, with sheet marginal horizontal line at base, the first and tenth stamps with small closed tears, all cancelled by framed PORTO FELIZ handstamps (Ayres 1415) in black. A fine and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4087 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinado 90 reis black on yellowish thin paper, the magnificent and famous vertical block of 12 (6x2), showing Types IIa-II / IIa-I / IIa-II / IIa-I / IIa-IIa / IIa-IIa with the horizontal marginal rule at top and clearly showing the re-cutting on eight stamps in the block; cancelled by three 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamps struck in red (11.6.1849). An important multiple in wonderful condition, unique thus. Illustrated and discussed at length in the 'Inclinados' handbook by Walter G. Taveira on pages 241 and 242. Signed Pfenninger.
    Note: This famous block is possibly evidence of a third plate. The block has never before been offered, correctly described, at auction.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4088 Brasil

    1847 (Feb 3): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Villa de S. Joze do Norte, franked on reverse with 1844/46 Inclinado 90 r. black on greyish paper (2) each tied by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamps in black. A fine and rare entire demonstrating the land (60 r.) rate and Sea (120 r.) rate.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4089 Brasil

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    1844/46: Inclinado 300 reis black, a superb appearing used example with large margins on all sides, diagonal crease at lower left well away from the design and closest at right where there is a 'double outer frame line' variety, neatly cancelled in red. A rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2013) Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4090 Brasil

    1844/46: Inclinados collection on leaves with 10 r. in used block of four and a fine used block of twelve on yellow paper (ex. Dr. Pril), 13 further examples with some showing re-entries, 30 r. with used examples (12), 60 r. with 20 examples used including fine paper-fold variety, pair on large piece and a block of six used at Cidade de Nictheroy, 90 r. with 14 used examples including vertical strip of three used at Jacarehy, 180 r. used (3), 300 r. used and 600 r. used (2). Cancellation interest throughout, condition varies but a rare and expansive collection Scott = $ 16'000+.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4091 Brasil

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    1861 (Sept 24): Printed Matter entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Cadiz, Spain franked on reverse with 1850 20 r. black in a fine horizontal pair, marginal 60 r. black just shaved at one side and marginal 180 r. black all cancelled by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black or by Bordeaux cds (Oct 20). Obverse with framed 'P.P.' in red and Spanish '4R.' rate marking in blue, reverse with arrival cds (Oct 24). A few typical imperfections but a rare franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
     
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4092 Brasil

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    1873 (Jan 28): Cover from N. Friburgo to Rio de Janeiro with fine mixed issue franking of 1850 imperforate 60 r. black and 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. reddish lilac horizontal pair tied by framed N. FRIBURGO handstamps (Ayres fig. 1365) in black. Manuscript dated at upper left and reverse with Rio de Janeiro arrival cds (Jan 29). A few minor imperfections on opening but a rare make-up of the 100 reis internal rate. Signed Bühler. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4093 Brasil

    1850: 180 r. black on thin greyish paper, a fine used vertical strip of three with large margins all round, cancelled in black. A scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4094 Brasil

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    1863: Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires endorsed 'per Carmel' (French Packet), bearing 1850 180 r. black and 1854 10 r. blue tied by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamp (Nov 22) in black. Red framed 'P.P.' at left. Minor cover bends but an exceptional and scarce mixed issue franking. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4095 Brasil

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    1872 (July 7): Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, France with mixed issue franking of 1850 300 r. black, margins on three sides but cut into at base, in combination with 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. reddish lilac tied by segmented cork cancels. Rio despatch cds at right and framed 'P.D.' in black with Bordeaux entry marking (July 30) alongside in blue. A few minor imperfections with slight opening tear at top but a rare usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Note: The 320 reis single rate to France was introduced on January 1, 1871.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4096 Brasil

    1850/61: Goats Eyes collection with 60 r. used showing doubling of impression, 1862 cover with strip of four 30 r. black, 1864 with 60 r. on cover to Rio with framed CHRISTINA cancel at left and a pair with bold complete cancel, 1865 cover with 60 r. black cancelled SERRARIA in blue, 1865 cover from Batataes to Santos, 1866 cover with 30 r. black pair tied by N. FRIBURGO in blue, 1854 30 r. blue in an unused block of four, 1861 280 r. red used (3), reprints of 280 r. and 430 r. in pairs etc., an interesting lot (22 items + 17 covers).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4097 Brasil

    1850/61: Goats Eyes collection on leaves and cards with 1850 set unused, 20 r. black block of four unused, 30 r. in an unused block of 22, 30 r. in a manuscript used block of 70, and further blocks of eight and four (2, one delightfully cancelled at Macahé in red), 60 r. with a superb used block of 24, 180 r. unused with re-entry (position 30), used examples (9), 1854 10 r. blue with used corner example, mint strip of three on Proof paper, used blocks of eight and ten in differing shades, 30 r. blue in unused block of 24, 1866 perforated issue with 20 r. unused, 60 r. cancelled 'DP' and a large piece with Dom Pedro 200 r., 300 r. used with 'Theresopolis' cancel, 600 r. unused, 1861 280 r. strip of three used, 430 r. yellow used (7), cancellation interest thoughout etc. (90 items).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4098 Brasil

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    1854: 30 reis blue, an imperforate horizontal pair with large to touched margins, used on 1870 entire letter from Rio de Janeiro (Oct 7) to Lisbon, adhesives tied by segmented cork cancels in black. Portuguese '150' reis rate marking at right and reverse with 'P. Transatlantico' datestamp (24/10) in violet. Minor paper loss on front panel to left of 'Lisboa' but a scarce franking and a rare entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4099 Brasil

    1861: 280 reis red, a fine used horizontal pair, lightly cancelled with large margins all round, the left hand stamp with significant signs of plate wear (signed Ferchenbauer and Bühler), also a single example used on cover front and part back to Bordeaux (signed Bühler).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4100 Brasil

    1866 (April 24): Cover from Rio to Naples franked by 1861 430 r. yellow, imperforate with large margins all round, just touched by file fold at top, tied by lozenge of dots in black. 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds at left and red framed 'P.D.' Reverse with Naples arrival cds. A rare franking.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF
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