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  • Lot# : 5183 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by bold strike of '10' numeral in red. Rare - unrecorded thus by Guinovart.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 5184 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by large part '4 ms.' handstamp in blue of BARCELONA. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5185 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example, clear to large margins, cancelled solely by 'R' handstamp struck in blue at BARCELONA. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5186 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, two used examples, each on small piece, each cancelled with 'AS.' handstamp of BARCELONA in black and in blue,
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5187 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by bold strikeof numeral '11' in red of BILBAO. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5188 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, used example on small piece, just clear to large margins, cancelled by complete strike of 'St. James's Crown' postmark applied at BOIRO in red. Exceptionally attractive usage and a rarity of first issue postmarks.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection', Paris (Dec 6, 1960), lot 110.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5189 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, used example with clear to large margins, neatly cancelled by framed 'P.P.' handstamp struck in red at CADIZ. A rare and fine usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5190 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate 1, three margined used example with fine large part strike of framed CAZERES handstamp in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5191 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, position 2; fine used example with close to large margins, cancelled by 'RC' monogram handstamp in blue applied in CORDOBA. Rare and most appealing stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5192 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by bold strike of numeral '8' in red of CUENCA. Scarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5193 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by large part strike of 'GALICIA / Puebla' handstamp in red. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5194 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine four margined example used on small piece, struck with complete strike of LÉRIDA network handstamp in blue. Rare and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5195 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, fine used example with touched to good margins, tied to small piece by complete strike of framed grid handstamp applied at LÉRIDA in blue. Exceptionally rare complete strike.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5196 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, used example with touched to good margins, cancelled by fine 'Crown / M' handstamp in black of MADRID. Very scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5197 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, used example on small piece with two large margins and trimmed on two sides, tied to small piece by complete strike of circular MALAGA LAUREL CROWN handstamp in black. Creased but an exceptionally rare postmark and a very attractive piece.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5198 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by bold strike of circular Laurel Wreath of MALAGA in black. Rare. Signed Köhler.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5199 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, used example with large margins on three sides and touched at base, tied to large piece by oval framed 'Puenteareas / Galicia' handstamp in red. An excessively rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5200 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine four margined used example cancelled solely by upright strike of 'A' handstamp in red of SALAMANCA, fresh and fine, a scarce cancellation.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 5201 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by bold strike of '11.' numeral in bright blue of ZARAGOZA. Scarce and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5202 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, used example with close to large margins, cancelled by '0' handstamp in blue of ZARAGOZA. Rare on this Plate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5203 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black (shades), Plate I, the selection of 19 used examples, all used with red datestamps in the first month of issue, condition obviously varies but most fine to very fine, a scarce and most attractive selection Mi = EUR 270+/Edifil = EUR EUR 550+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5204 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I+1/II
    6 cu. black, the cancellation study with 27 examples cancelled in black (5), in blue (12) and in red (10). A fine and very scarce selection with many uncommon cancellations noted, seven examples being on piece.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5205 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a very fine used block of eight (4x2), with clear to large margins all round, used in second week of issue and cancelled by TARAZONA / ARAGON datestamps '9.ENE'1850' in red. Ironed horizontal crease affects the upper four stamps, not apparent on face. A rare and most attractive multiple Mi = EUR 2'000+/Edifil EUR 1'650+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5206 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, an attractive used block of twelve (4x3), margins touched on eighth stamp otherwise clear to large, all cancelled by araña handstamps in black. Ironed horizontal crease between first and second rows, minor scuff on eighth stamp, otherwise a rare and appealing multiple Mi = EUR 1'600+/Edifil 1A = EUR 1'700+.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 5207 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
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    6 cu. black, Plate II, an attractive used block of fifteen (5x3) in the grey-black shade, with clear to large margins all round, slight stain at base otherwise a fresh and very fine multiple. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 1'800+/Edifil 1A = EUR 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 5208 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a very fine used example used on undated cover to Santiago, tied by fine strike of rare 'GALICIA / Puebla' handstamp in red applied at PUEBLA DEL CARMIÑAL. Repeated strike below, a fine and very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5209 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, four margined example used on 1850 entire letter to Aranjuez tied by bold strike of 'AS.' in black with corresponding 'Barcelona / Cataluna' datestamp (Feb 5) in red at right. Exceptional and rare entire. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5210 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, fine used example with clear margins all round, used on 1850 cover to Valencia cancelled by dotted '11' handstamp struck in blue with SEVILLA / ANDALUCIA datestamp at right (March 3) in red. A scarce and most attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5211 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, four margined example but contemporarily defective, used on 1850 cover to Assamonte cancelled by unframed handstamp of crossed lines in black with corresponding REUS / CATALUNA datestamp in red at right. Extremely rare cancellation on the first issue and an excellent near complete strike.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5212 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine four margined example used on 1859 front of cover to Igualada tied by CASTILLA / LANVEVA handstamp in red applied at ARANJUEZ. Corresponding despatch datestamp 'Aranjuez / Cataluna' datestamp at right (Feb 26) in red. File fold away from adhesive, a scarce piece. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5213 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/I
    6 cu. black, Plate I, a fine used example with good margins all round, used on 1850 cover to Madrid cancelled by '11' handstamp in red and by BILBAO / VIZCAYA datestamp with repeated strike alongside at right (Feb 5) also in red. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 5214 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 1/II
    6 cu. black, Plate II, a fine example with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, tied to 1850 cover to Zaragoza by araña in red with CALAMOCHA / ARAGON datestamp in red at right (Aug 14). A fine and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5215 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 2
    12 cu. lilac, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, cancelled by araña handstamp struck in red. Scarce Edifil = EUR 725.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5216 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 2
    12 cu. lilac, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by nine horizontal pen strokes. Rare thus Mi. = EUR 260+/Edifil 2 = EUR 300+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5217 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    12 cu. lilac, a superb used horizontal strip of five, ample to large margins all round, third and fifth stamps with tiny thins spots, neatly cancelled by five strikes of the araña in black. Exceptional multiple of lovely appearance. A rare strip. Cert. Comex (2014) Edifil 2 = EUR 2'600+.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection', Paris (Dec 6, 1960), lot 267.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5218 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    12 cu. lilac, a used block of four, ample to large margins on all sides, tied to small piece by araña handstamps in black. Exceptional and very rare. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'300/Edifil 2 = EUR 3'075.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5219 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 3
    5 r. red, fine used example with four good to large margins, cancelled by superb strike of rare '0' handstamp in blue, probably struck at Zaragoza. A rare cancellation on the first issue, especially so on this value Edifil 3 = EUR 750+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5220 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 3
    5 r. red, fine used example with three large margins and just grazed at right, cancelled by superb strike of rare '11.' handstamp in blue, struck at Zaragoza. A rare cancellation on the first issue, especially so on this value Edifil 3 = EUR 750+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5221 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 3
    5 r. red, a fine used example with clear to large margins all round, small closed tear at top, cancelled by complete upright strike of 'AS.' in black of BARCELONA. Scarce and appealing stamp.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection', Paris (Dec 6, 1960), lot 282.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5222 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 3
    5 r. red, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, tied to small piece by 15. ENE. 1850 datestamp # 15 (Reina de León) in red. A rare and exceptional usage in second week of issue.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection', Paris (Dec 6, 1960), lot 278.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 5223 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    5 r. red, the used block of four in a rich salmon shade, clear to large margins on all sides, one stamp with merest trace of thin and upper pair with ironed horizontal bend, cancelled by PAMPLONA / NAVARRA datestamps in red (25 FEB 1850). Exceptionally attractive block and extremely rare. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'300/Edifil 3 = EUR 3'075.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection', Paris (Dec 6, 1960), lot 279.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5224 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    6 r. blue, a wonderful used example with good to large margins all round, of fresh rich colour, well cancelled by 'J/2' handstamp (unique?, unlisted by Guinovart) in red. Delightful and a rarity of the first issue. Cert. Comex (2014) Edifil 5 = EUR 1'450+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5225 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 4
    6 r. blue, used horizontal pair in a bright shade, ample margin at right and huge on the other three sides, demonstrating an early usage as cancelled by datestamps in red. Merest trace of ironed bend and thin, otherwise of delightful appearance. A scarce pair Mi = EUR 2'500/Edifil 4 = EUR 2'425.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5226 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 4
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    6 r. blue, a fine used block of four in a sky-blue shade, large even margins all round, some small thins, otherwise fresh and very fine for such a rare stamp in a multiple, neatly cancelled by araña handstamps in black. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 9'000/Edifil 4 = EUR 8'600.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection' Paris (Dec 6, 1960) lot 296.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5227 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    10 r. green, a fine used example with good even margins on all sides, cancelled in black. A rare stamp, cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 2'000/Edifil 5 = EUR 2'450.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 5228 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    10 r. green, a fine used horizontal pair on thick paper, large even margins all round, cancelled by araña handstamps in black and in red. An exceedingly rare stamp in a multiple. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 7'000/Edifil 5 = EUR 6'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5229 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 5+2
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    10 r. green, in a rich deep shade, the irregular block of five with large margins all round, tiny scissor cut in margin only between lower pair, used on piece with 12 cs. lilac in a horizontal strip of four with large margins all round and imperceptibly just touched at upper left corner, tied by nine strikes of the araña handstamp in black. This piece has not been offered on the philatelic market for over 50 years: an extraordinary piece with multiples in outstanding quality and of the greatest rarity. Signed Köhler, cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 21'000+/Edifil = EUR 21'000.

    Provenance: 'Superbe Collection', Paris (Dec 6, 1960), lot 306.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5230 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 6w
    6 cu. black, a fine used block of six on thin normal paper, with fine even margins all round, cancelled by araña handstamps in black. Scarce in a multiple Mi = EUR 400+/Edifil 6 = EUR 350+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5231 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 6
    6 cu. black, a fine large margined example used on 1851 entire letter to Tudela tied by bold strike of araña handstamp in red with corresponding TARAZONA / ARAGON datestamp in red alongside (March 15). A charming entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5232 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 6
    6 cu. black, a fine large margined example used on 1851 cover to Zaragoza tied by bold strike of araña handstamp in red with corresponding HIJAR / ARAGON datestamp in red alongside (July 3). An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5233 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 7
    12 cu. lilac, a fine used block of four with large to huge margins all round, of good strong colour and lightly cancelled by two strikes of the araña handstamp in black. Scarce and most attractive multiple Mi = EUR 1'300/Edifil = EUR 1'250.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5234 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 7
    12 cu. lilac, used block of six in the bright lilac shade, the first stamp just touched at top otherwise with large margins all round and with portion of adjoining stamp at lower right, cancelled by the araña handstamp in black. A scarce and most appealing multiple Mi = EUR 1'800/Edifil 7 = EUR 1'750+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5235 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 7
    12 cu. lilac, a used block of nine in a vivid shade, ample to enormous margins with ninth stamp just shaved at base, portions of adjoining stamps at left and at top, all cancelled by clear strikes of the araña handstamp in black. A dramatic and extremely scarce large multiple Mi = EUR 2'500+/Edifil = EUR 2'575.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5236 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 7
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    12 cu. lilac, an irregular block of seven in a wonderfully intense deep violet shade, with large even margins all round, tied to large piece by araña handstamps in black, with 'Ferrol' datestamp in red alongside (June 15,1851). A splendid and extremely rare multiple in outstanding condition. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 2'100+/Edifil 7a = EUR 2'150+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5237 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 9
    5 r. rose-red, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in red. Scarce thus Mi = EUR 250/Edifil 9a = EUR 625.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5238 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 9
    5 r. rose-carmine, used horizontal strip of four with large margins all round and marginal at base, in a fine vivid shade. Merest wrinkle on first stamp of no significance, lightly cancelled by two araña handstamps in black. A delightful and very rare marginal multiple Mi 9 = EUR 1'750+/Edifil 9a = EUR 1'830+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5239 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 9
    5 r. carmine, a lovely used horizontal strip of four in a very bright shade, ample to large margins all round with portion of adjoining stamp at left, small tear in margin above the second stamp, lightly cancelled by araña handstamps in black leaving the Queen's head clear. Rare and most appealing multiple Mi = EUR 1'750+/Edifil 9a = EUR 1'920.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5240 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 9
    5 r. rose-red, a superb used block of four in a crisp shade, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by araña handstamps in black. Exceptional and very fine. Signed A. Diena Mi = EUR 2'300/Edifil 9 = EUR 1'925.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5241 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 9
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    5 r. carmine-red, a fine used block of four in a vivid shade, close to large margins all round, cancelled by two araña handstamps in black. Slight ironed bend on lower pair but a scarce multiple. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 2'300/Edifil 9a = EUR 2'525.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5242 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 9
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    5 r. dull rose-red, used block of eight in a rich shade, with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by eight strikes of the araña handstamp in black leaving the Queen's head clear on each. A splendid and extremely rare multiple for the connoisseur. Cert. A. Diena (1964), cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 4'600+/Edifil 9 = EUR 3'850+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5243 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 10
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    6 r. blue, a very fine used example with huge margins on all four sides, lightly cancelled by araña in black leaving the Queen's head clear. An exceptional example of a rare stamp. Cert. RPS (1967) Mi = EUR 1'000/Edifil 10b = EUR 1'125.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5244 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 10
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    6 r. blue, a fine used example in the deep blue shade, with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by araña in black leaving the Queen's head clear. A very fine example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPS (1967) Mi = EUR 1'000/Edifil 10a = EUR 1'475.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5245 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 10
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    6 r. blue, a magnificent used block of six in the sky-blue shade, good margins all round, lightly cancelled by the araña handstamp in black. An exceptionally rare stamp in a multiple of this size, an Exhibition item for the connoisseur. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 12'700+/Edifil 10a = EUR 10'375+.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 5246 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 11
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    10 r. green, used block of six in an emerald shade, of rich colour with large even margins all round, slightest of surface scrapes on first stamp, lightly cancelled by araña in black. A wonderful and rare multiple. Signed (in full) Giulio Bolaffi, A. Diena, cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 5'300+/Edifil 11b = EUR 4'750.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5247 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 6+7+9+11
    Used selection with 6 cu. black (5) including usage on cover and a single cancelled in red, 12 cu. lilac used (2), 5 r. rose red (4) including one cancelled in red, and 10 r. green used; generally very fine, a scarce group Mi = EUR 1'700+/Edifil = EUR 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5248 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 12
    6 cs. rose-red, a fine used block of four, margins clear to large with portion of adjoining stamp at base, neatly cancelled by four strikes of the parrilla in black Mi = EUR 300/Edifil 12 = EUR 260.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5249 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 13
    12 cs. lilac, a used block of four in a deep clear shade, ample to large even margins all round, horizontal bend between stamps in margin, neatly cancelled by light strikes of the parrilla in black. A fresh and attractive multiple Mi = EUR 1'100/Edifil 13 = EUR 1'000.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5250 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 13
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    12 cs. lilac, the wonderful used block of twelve, large even margins all round, used on 1852 large part front of cover to Alicante, cancelled as per regulations, with twelve strikes of the parrilla handstamp in black with 'Valencia' datestamp (March 25) alongside in red. The multiple of excellent colour with ninth stamp showing frame break on the lower base line and eleventh stamp showing the 'full stop' after 'Correos'  as a comma. A splendid and truly exceptional piece. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'330+/Edifil 13 = EUR 3'000+.

    Provenance: 'Millionaire's Sale', Shanahan, Dublin (Nov 1958), lot 242.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5251 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 14 Sperati
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    'Sperati' Forgery of the 2 r. pale orange-red,used example with even large margins all round, tied to small piece by parrilla in black. 'Barcelona / Cataluna' datestamp alongside (March 1852) in red. The stamp has been lifted for checking and hinged back in to place. Signed Brun; cert. RPS (1955) as genuine. Cert. Comex (2014).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5252 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 15
    5 r. green, used block of four with good to large margins on all sides, of fine colour in a 'grass green' shade, neatly cancelled by parrilla handstamps in black. A fine and scarce multiple. Signed Raybaudi; A. Diena Mi = EUR 900/Edifil 15 = EUR 775.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5253 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 15
    5 r. green, a magnificent used block of twelve (3x4), imperceptibly touched at lower left and a couple of stamps with minor thins, otherwise with good even margins all round, of excellent fresh colour and lightly cancelled by parrilla handstamps in black. Minor corner bend at upper left and negligible ironed bends mentioned for complete accuracy but of fine appearance and a very rare multiple Mi = EUR 2'700+/Edifil 15 = EUR 2'200+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5254 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 15
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    5 r. green, a fine used example with large even margins all round, used on 1852 registered cover (second page of entire) from Bilbao to Madrid with docket numer '27' alongside adhesive; tied by parrilla in black. 'Bilbao / Vizcaya' datestamp at right (Dec 30) and framed 'GL. / 1 Eno.' handstamp alongside. An extremely rare stamp on letter. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 4'300/Edifil 15 = EUR 6'300.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5255 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 16
    6 r. greenish blue, a superb used example of excellent colour and large margins all round, neatly cancelled by parrilla in black Mi. = EUR 450/Edifil 16 = EUR 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 5256 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 16
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    6 r. greenish blue, used block of six with clear to large margins, just touched at right on sixth stamp, of excellent colour and appearance, cancelled by six strikes of the parrilla in black. Rare and most appealing multiple. Signed Galvez, cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 5'100+/Edifil 16 = EUR 4'575.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 5257 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 17a
    6 cs. red, used block of 15 (3x5), with close to large margins all round, each stamp individually cancelled by the parrilla in black. The block with small nick in right of twelfth stamp, couple of ironed horizontal creases, but a scarce large multiple Mi = EUR 500+/Edifil 17 = EUR 500+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5258 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 18
    12 cs. violet, used block of four in a deep shade, large margins all round, second stamp with closed tear at top, fine appearance and scarce multiple Mi = EUR 950/Edifil 18 = EUR 825.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5259 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 19
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    2 r. bright vermilion on thin paper, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by parrilla in black leaving the profile clear; minor corner crease at lower right. A very rare stamp, just 3'875 examples sold. Signed W. Balasse. Cert. Bühler (1969), Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'000/Edifil 14a = EUR 3'525.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5260 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 20
    5 r. green, a fine used block of four in a bright clear pale shade, large even margins all round and marginal at top, neatly cancelled by four  strikes of the parrilla in black. A very fine multiple Mi = EUR 850/Edifil 20 = EUR 825.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5261 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 20
    5 r. green, a fine used block of four in a bright clear shade, even margins all round, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the parrilla in black. Exceptional and very fine multiple Mi = EUR 850/Edifil 20 = EUR 825.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5262 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 20
    5 r. green, a fine used block of six of rich colour, margin close at upper right but otherwise clear to large all round, neatly cancelled by individual strikes of the parrilla in black. A scarce and attractive block Mi = EUR 1'230+/Edifil 20 = EUR 1'175+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5263 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 20
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    5 r. bright green, a fine used example with excellent colour and large margins all round, used on 1853 registered cover from Bilbao to Madrid, cancelled by parrilla in black. Manuscript 'Certificada 25' at right and fine 'Bilbao / Vizcaya' datestamp of despatch (June 22) in red. Tiny piece of paper loss at base of cover otherwise in exceptional condition for such a rare franking. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'800.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5264 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 21
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    6 r. deep blue on thin paper, a superb used block of four of excellent colour with large margins all round, cancelled by parrilla in black. Exceptional and very rare multiple. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'200/Edifil 21 = EUR 2'825.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 5265 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 21
    6 r. deep blue on thin paper, a used block of nine, a few stamps with margins just touched but of attractive appearance for such a large multiple, all cancelled by individual strikes of the parrilla in black. Extremely rare. Signed A. Diena Mi = EUR 6'900/Edifil 21 = EUR 6'075.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 5266 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 22
    1853 (April 10): 1 c. bronze, fine used example with ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by parrilla in black. Scarce Mi = EUR 500/Edifil 22 = EUR 575.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5267 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 22
    1 c. bronze, superb used example with large margins all round and of excellent colour, used on 1854 entire letter within Madrid cancelled by parrilla in black. 'Madrid' cds at right (Jan 15) in red. An exceptional example of this scarce stamp on letter Edifil 22 = EUR 1'600.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 5268 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 23
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    3 cs. bronze, used example of this extremely rare stamp, of good appearance but with tiny closed tear in margin at upper right with that corner also creased, close but clear margins all round. An excellent genuine space-filler. Signed A. Diena; cert. A. Diena (1961); Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 7'500/Edifil EUR 8'100.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5269 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 24
    1854: 2 c. green, a fine used example with clear to large margins all round, tied to 1855 cover used within the Canary Islands by parrilla in black. LA PALMA / CANARIAS datestamp in red below (Jan 17) and reverse with Santa Cruz arrival cds in red. One flap missing and a couple of vertical file folds well away from adhesive, a rare usage Mi = EUR 1'200/Edifil 32 = EUR 1'125.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5270 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 28
    2 r. vermilion, a superb used block of four in a pale shade, with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by four strikes of the parrilla in black. A scarce multiple Mi = EUR 800/Edifil 25a = EUR 700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 5271 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 29
    5 r. green in a vibrant shade, used block of four, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by four strikes of the parilla in black. Ironed corner bend mentioned for complete accuracy, a scarce and attractive multiple Mi = EUR 800/Edifil 26 = EUR 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5272 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 26
    6 cs. carmine, a very fine used block of eight with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by light strikes of the parrilla in black Mi = EUR 120+/Edifil = EUR 85+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5273 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 27y
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    1 r. pale blue on bluish wove paper, a fine used example with clear even margins all round, cancelled by somewhat heavy parrilla in black. A very rare stamp indeed. Signed H. R. Harmer; cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 7'000/Edifil 34A = EUR 8'400.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5274 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 27w
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    1 r. deep indigo blue on white paper, a fine used block of six with large margins all round, of fresh deep colour, lightly cancelled by parrilla in black. Exceptional and extremely rare multiple. Cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 3'800+/Edifil 34 = EUR 3'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 5275 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 28
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    2 r. red, a fine horizontal pair with clear to large margins all round, used on 1854 cover (second page of an entire) endorsed 'via Canarias' to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by two strikes of the parrilla in black. 'Madrid' datestamp of despatch (June 20) in blue at right. A rare stamp on cover and a most attractive franking. Signed A. Diena; cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 1'600+/Edifil 25 = EUR 1'825.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 5276 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 28
    2 r. vermilion, a superb used block of four of rich colour, with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the parrilla in black. Merest trace of blunted pinhole on one stamp and a minor bend mentioned for accuracy but of great scarcity in a multiple Mi = EUR 800/Edifil 25a = EUR 700.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5277 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 30
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    6 r. blue, a superb used block of four with clear to large margins on all sides, of excellent rich colour, lightly cancelled by parrilla handstamps in black. Rare; cert. Comex (2014) Mi = EUR 2'300/Edifil 27 = EUR 2'225.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 5278 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 33
    1855: 1 r. greenish blue, wmk. loops, used block of twenty (5x4), margin close but clear at lower right and large on the other three sides, of excellent colour, lightly cancelled by barred parrilla handstamps in black. A rare and attractive multiple Mi = EUR 650+/Edifil 41 = EUR 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5279 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 34
    2 r. brownish violet, wmk. loops, a delightful used block of 15 (3x5), of deep rich colour, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by black grid parrilla obliterators. Exceptional and fine block Mi = EUR 350+/Edifil 42 = EUR 300+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5280 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 35
    1856: 2 cs. bright green, wmk. lines, a fine used example with large even margins, used on 1856 cover from Laguna to Santa Cruz tied by neat parrilla in black with 'Santa Cruz De T. / Canarias' datestamp in red at right (Nov 1). A marvellous and rare single franking Mi = EUR 1'100/Edifil = EUR 900.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 5281 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 40b
    4 cs. carmine on white paper, no wmk., a fine example used on piece cancelled solely by superb strike of three line PA. DE ALCOZEA / ESTREMADURA / BAXA in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5282 Spain

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    Catalogue# : 40
    Postal Forgery of 4 cs. rose-red, a fine large margined example used on 1860 entire letter to Barceloan tied by circular '32' numeral handstamp in black with 'Merida' cds (Jan 19) alongside. Scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF
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