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  • Lot# : 625 Argentina

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    1859: Buenos Aires Liberty Heads 1 p. blue, fine used examples (4), blurred impression 2 p. red used (Scott 10+11A), Argentina 1862 5 c. rose mint and 1862/63 5 c. rose red, six used examples all with differing cancellations in black or blue.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 626 Argentina

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    1864: Rivadavia 10 c. green with clear to large margins all round (light horizontal file fold), a fresh example of this extremely rare stamp tied by oval grill obliterator to entire from Victoria with hand written date "Agosto 4 1864" inside, sent to Buenos Ayres. A very rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1990) Scott = $ 16'000.

    Provenance: Joseph Schatzkes Collection; Norman Hubbard Collection. Corinphila sale 107 (Sept 1998), lot 3707.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,850 CHF

    Lot# : 627 Argentina

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    1865 (Jan 12): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Hannover endorsed 'via Bordeaux', struck with octagonal French Paquebot CONF. ARGENTINE / SAINTONGE datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1030) and framed Convention handstamp F.-39 in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1174). Reverse with 'Aus Frankreich / Per Aachen' datestamp (20/2) in blue and Asendorf arrival cds (21/2) also in blue. Scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 628 Argentina

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    1865 (Feb 14): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Hannover endorsed 'via Bordeaux', struck with octagonal French Consular  BUENOS-AYRES datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1058) - note date slugs sideways, and framed Convention handstamp F.-38 in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1173). Reverse with 'Aus Frankreich / Per Aachen' datestamp (8/4) in blue, Hoya cds in blue and Asendorf arrival cds (9/4) also in blue. Scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 629 Argentina

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    1867/68: 5 c. rose red used on 1873 cover to New York endorsed 'Steamer Albers', tied by Buenos Aires cds (Oct 9) in black. Reverse with London cds of transit in red (Nov 11). Struck on arrival with Depreciated Currency NEW YORK / 31 U.S. NOTES datestamp (Nov 22) with unframed '26 / CENTS in black at right.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 630 Bolivia

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    1800/1900c.: Collection on Exhibit leaves with pre-stamp from Colonial period with strikes of Cotagaita, Oruro, Tupisa, post 1825 Republic period pre-stamp usages from Ayacucho, Chayanta, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Cinti, Oruro Llama cachet on 1832 letter, Paz in red, Potosi in green and Eagle cachet in blue and in green, Sucre, 'Franca / Tarija' fancy oval in blue, Tupisa, fine 'Chimba' cover with negative cancel in blue (2), Garcia Essays with black block of four unused and a vertical strip in blue used, 1867 extensive 5 c. green Condors with sheets of 72, block of 66 mint, 1867 document with pen-cancelled block of six and another with 16 examples, rare 5 c. yellow green (4) on 1868 document and including 1867 5 c. green pair on cover cancelled by framed ORURO handstamp in black to La Paz (cert.), 10 c. brown bisected usage on an 1868 document (cert.), Condor 50 c. yellow in a complete sheet of 30 subjects mint (cert.) and used on documents (3), 1867/68 Condor 5 c. lilac with 10 examples in strips of five on document, 1868 50 c. blue on documents (3), unadopted Essay for proposed 500 c. Condor in brown (cert.) and a further example in black (cert.), 1868 (nine stars) with 5 c. green on covers (3), 10 c. red on covers (12) further usages on documents, 50 c. blue used on 1868 document, 500 c. black unused (Scott 14) with cert., signed Sperati Forgery Die Proof in black, 1868 eleven stars 5 c. green on covers (11), 10 c. red on covers (9), including a vertically bisected example used on 1872 cover to Corocoro to pay the 5 c. rate (cert.), 500 c. black imperf. Proof and an unused example (Scott 19), 1878 issue Proofs on card, cancellation study with covers incl. bisected usages, 1887 1 c. and 2 c. in composite Die Proof in issued colours, 1892 Die Proofs for unissued Colombus issue (18) in various colours with differing vignettes and completed Proofs, 1894 1 c. imperf. block of six (cert.), 2 c. red pair imperf. (cert.), postal stationery and covers of the issue, 1897 issue with mint blocks incl. 2 b. blocks (2) and covers, 1899 EF overprints issue with multiples and rare 100 centavos (cert.), 1899 issue with Die Proofs (8), imperforate Proofs on card, 1924 Airmail frame only Proofs (4), 10 c. Die Proof and set optd. 'Muestra' (Specimen), 1925 Airmail cover, 1930 Airmail optd. set and inverted varieties (extensive and scarce group), 1930 Zeppelin Proofs and inverted opt. (cert) etc., together with 1869 Postal Fiscals used on documents. A comprehensive and valuable collection.
    Starting bid : 40,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 631 Bolivia

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    1923: Arms 20 c. dark blue, Perkins Bacon & Co. Imperforate Proof block of 93 stamps, being a complete sheet less seven, somewhat creased and with defects but a scarce archival multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 632 Brasil

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    1832 (April 15): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript at top, struck on despatch with fine straight line SANTOS handstamp in brown.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 633 Brasil

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    1838 (Jan 27): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript at upper right struck with superb framed SOROCABA handstamp in red (Ayres fig. 1505). A beautiful entire with none of the usual tropicalisation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 634 Brasil

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    1838 (April 24): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript at upper right struck with superb SANTOS FISH handstamp in brown. Exceptional and very scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 635 Brasil

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    1855 (June 12): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Gothenburg, Sweden endorsed internally 'via Solent' (RMSP Steamer), and on front panel 'via Ostend', apparently hand carried to London where struck with framed despatch datestamp on front (July 10). Reverse with two HAMBURG transits in black (July 12). Various manuscript rates, a scarce entire to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 636 Brasil

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    1858 (Dec 13): Printed Matter entire letter from Bahia to Montpellier, France endorsed 'per Tyne' (RMSP Steamer), carried via London where struck with superb Anglo-French Accountnacy marking GB / 2F PK in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1625 / Salles fig. 3045) in black. Calais entry marking on front in red with '15c.' charge marking in same colour. Reverse with Montpellier arrival cds (Jan 9). A rare and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 637 Brasil

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    1861 (March 25): Single rate entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Besancon, France endorsed 'Paquet Navarre' struck on despatch with CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / BRAZIL cds in black, with entry marking BRESIL / BORDEAUX cds at left (April 20) in red and charged '8' décimes due in black. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 638 Brasil

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    Argentina-Brazil-France 1861 (Nov 14): Double rate entire letter from Buenos Aires to Millau, France carried on the Brazilian Ship 'Diligent' as the French Paquebot 'Saintonge' was under-going repairs in Rio de Janeiro. The mail was transferred there to the 'Navarre' with superb strike of NAVARRE datestamp (Salles 1004 = 'piece d'amateur') in black (Nov 15) on front with characteristic '1' of year date inverted. Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse (Dec 20) where charged '16' décimes in manuscript. Extremely rare, a wonderful entire: one of only two covers known to have been carried by the Brazilian Packet 'Diligent'.

    Provenance: Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145 (April 2006), lot 3086.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 639 Brasil

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    1867 (Nov 24): Entire letter at triple rate from Rio de Janeiro to London, unusually carried by French Packet 'Guienne' via Bordeaux, struck on despatch with 'Rio De Janeiro' cds in black. RIO-JANEIRO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2 cds (Nov 24) in black alongside. Framed Anglo-French Accountancy marking 'FR / 2F 96c.' in black applied in Paris (Van Der Linden fig. 1274). London arrival cds (Dec 20) in red on reverse and charged 2/3 d. to pay in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 640 Brasil

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    1832/43: Entire letters (4) all to Rio de Janeiro, with 1832 entire struck with framed LORENA handstamp well struck in brown, 1841 entire struck with circular S. PAULO and framed BRAGANSA, 1841 entire with circular S. PAULO and framed YTU, 1842 entire with framed VA. DE AREIAS handstamp. Usual minor tropicalisations faults but generally very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 641 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1855: Printed Matter entire letter from Bahia to Genova endorsed 'per Avon' (RMSP Steamer), struck on reverse with superb double arc BAHIA cds in blue (Oct 20). Struck in transit in London with fine framed TABLE 3 / ART. 19 handstamp in black (Salles fig. 1167 / Van Der Linden unlisted). Red Calais entry marking on front (Nov 14), Genova arrival on reverse and manuscript charge '17' on front panel. A remarkable and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 642 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early impression, a huge margined used example with horizontal outer frameline at top, cancelled by small part (SILVEI)RAS straight line handstamp (Ayres fig. 1502) in brown. Cancel with slight acid ink erosion otherwise a superb and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 643 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early impression, a fine used example with deep colour and showing horizontal outer frameline at top, cancelled by part CORREIO DA BAHIA cds (Ayres fig. 1605) in black (1843). Note the two diagonal lines reaching from the left lower curl of the '3' to the oval frame. An unusual stamp. Cert. Zanini (1972).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 644 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early impression in a deep shade, used example with good even margins all round, cancelled by large part framed PARANAGUÁ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1384) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 645 Brasil

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    30 r. black, late early impression, fine used with large margins all round and, at base, outer horizontal frame line and part of the interpanneau frame line below, cancelled by part DIAMANTINA oval handstamp (Ayres fig. 1290) in red-brown. Thinned below the oval but a scarce stamp. Signed A. Brun.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 646 Brasil

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    30 r. black, late early impression, used example with large margins on all sides, ironed vertical crease and corner bend, cancelled by scarce large part CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres fig. 1615) in red. Slightly grubby but scarce Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 647 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early fine impression, a four margined example cancelled by large part CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in black (1845). Opinion Juchert (2003).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 648 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, a large margined used example showing horizontal outer frameline at top and vertical outer frameline at right, from 2nd Composite plate, cancelled by heavy 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black (1844 with month date '3' inverted).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 649 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, worn impression, fine used example with ample to large margins, cancelled by faint strike of framed S. ANNA DE PIRAHY handstamp (Ayres unrecorded, Maassen S4) in black. Slight staining but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 650 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, worn impression, a fine large margined used example, merest hint of paper thin in margin only at lower left, cancelled by part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1256) in black.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 651 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, worn impression, First Composite Plate, State A, position 14; a fine used example with even margins all round, cancelled by large part circular RIO GRANDE / 1843 handstamp (Ayres fig. 1620) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 652 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a superb used vertical pair, margins ample to large with outer horizontal frameline at base, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds (11.7.1844) in black. Minor diagonal bend at left in lower stamp but an attractive and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 653 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early intermediate impression, mint example with ample margins all round, with large part original gum. A very rare stamp Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 654 Brasil

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    60 r. black, a fine used example with large margins on all sides and vertical outer frameline at left, cancelled by part strike of circular CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1139) in watery magenta ink as usual, with manuscript date '3/4 - 52' inserted in ink, unobtrusive horizontal bend at top but a rare example of a late usage. Signed Darteyre.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 655 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, a magnificent used example with huge margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds (1843) in black.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 656 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early fine impression, used example which has been cleaned and has a slight paper thin at right, but with large margins and showing the vertical frameline at left and horizontal and interpanneau framelines at top, cancelled by I C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Ayres fig. 1617) dated May 5, 1844. Despite faults a rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 657 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression in a deep shade, a superb used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres fig. 1586) in black. Signed A. Brun.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 658 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early fine impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO Shield handstamp (Ayres fig. 1548) in black dated April 5. A very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 659 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression in a rich shade, ample even margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line S. JOAO DELREI handstamp (Ayres fig. 1170) in red-brown ink. A very attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 660 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression on thin greyish paper, ample even margins all round and showing the horizontal outer frame line at top, minor ironed bends and acid ink, cancelled by near complete strike of framed S. ANNA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1443) in brown. Rare. Signed Richter.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 661 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression with large margins all round, in a deep rich shade, cancelled at top by part circular handstamp (same size as the Cidade de Santo Amaro cancellation) in black. Minor age spot but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 662 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, large margins all round and showing horizontal guideline at top, neatly cancelled by part 'Correio Geral da Corte' cds in black Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 663 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, a large margined used example showing outer vertical frameline at right, cancelled by part circular CIDADE DE SANTO AMARO handstamp (Ayres unrecorded, Maassen S27) in black. Minor bends and minute thin spot, possibly a natural paper flaw, a fine appearing stamp with residue of original gum on reverse.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 664 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, used example with vertical crease, huge margins with outer framelines at left and at base, close at top with possible repair and close but clear margin at right, cancelled by framed PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1402) in black. Despite the quality, a superb and interesting positional piece.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 665 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, used example with ample to large margins with vertical frameline at right, minor corner bend, cancelled by part circular CORREIO DE BAHIA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1556) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 666 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression in a deep shade, large margins all round with part of horizontal guideline at base, lightly cancelled by part 'Correio Geral da Corte' cds in black. Signed Calves Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 667 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression, a large margined used example cancelled in black, probably by 'Correio Geral Da Bahia' circular handstamp (Ayres fig. 1556). White scuff mark below '6' otherwise fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 668 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression, a fine even margined used example cancelled by large part circular C. GERAL BAHIA DO NORTE datestamp (Ayres fig. 1607) in black. Cert. Miro (1963).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 669 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression, a fine large margined used example, merest hint of hinge thin at top, cancelled by part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1256) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 670 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression with ample to large margins at sides, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds (1843) in black with month date '8' inverted. An interesting early usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 671 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, late early impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by large part framed SERRGIPE handstamp (Ayres fig. 1498) in red-brown. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 672 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine large margined used example lightly cancelled in black by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 673 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine large margined used example lightly cancelled in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 674 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, fine used example with staining at left but cancelled by scarce large part circular CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres fig. 1615) in red (May 10, 1844). 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 675 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine even margined used example cancelled by part strike of framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp in red-brown ink (Ayres fig. 1311) and part manuscript, a fine stamp. Signed Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 676 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression on yellowish slightly thicker paper, a fine used example with good margins all round and vertical guideline at right, cancelled by 'Correio Gera da Corte' datestamp in black. Signed Rendon Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 677 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example lightly cancelled in black by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamp. Cert. Juchert (2003).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 678 Brasil

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    60 r. grey, worn impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by near complete CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds in black (1.10.1843).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 679 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, worn impression, used example affixed as seal on reverse of November 5, 1845 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro, tied by framed VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1530) in black. The adhesive with clear to large margins, a repaired hole, vertical crease and the piece originally cut from the entire and placed back. Front somewhat distressed and aged but bearing 'Correio Geral Da Corte' arrival datestamp (Nov 9) in black. Despite the faults, an important cover, being one of only two recorded Bulls Eyes used on letter from Villa De Vassouras (the other ex Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013). Rare.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 680 Brasil

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    60 r. black, Intermediate impression, a fine large margined example with large part circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 1586). A fine stamp. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 681 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with ample margin at top and large margins on three sides, showing horizontal outer frameline at base, minor bend at right, cancelled by large part JUNDIAHY framed handstamp (Ayres fig. 1336) struck in red-brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 682 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early intermediate impression, a fine used example with good to large margins all round and trace of vertical outer frameline at left, cancelled by part CORREIO DA BAHIA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1130) in black with framline below. Slight wrinkling and smudge from cancellation but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 683 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine large margined example, cancelled by large part straight line BAHIA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1129) in black. Slightest of rubbing at top otherwise a fine stamp.

    Provenance: Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60133.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 684 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, paper somewhat yellowish, cancelled by large part framed S. JOZE handstamp (Ayres unrecorded, Maassen S17) in red-brown. A very rare cancellation. Signed Calves.

    Provenance: R. Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4534.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 685 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a huge margined used example showing the vertical outer frameline at left, neatly cancelled by part framed CEARA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1274) in black. A delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 686 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frameline at base, trivial aging, cancelled by large part framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1311) in red.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 687 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a superb top marginal example with horizontal frameline at top and portion of the adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by large part CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds in black. Minor unobtrusive vertical bend in right margin only but rare and most attractive. Signed Miro.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 688 Brasil

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    60 r. black, worn impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and small part of horizontal frameline at lower left, cancelled by part PERNAMBUCO Shield handstamp (Ayres fig. 1548) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 689 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, late intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, vertical frameline at right, cancelled by SOOROCABA framed handstamp (Ayres fig. 1505) unusually struck in black. Ironed diagonal bend but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 690 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, early worn impression, used example with close but clear margin at top, fine on the other three sides with trace of vertical fraameline at right, cancelled by large part VILLA DE S. LUIZ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1184) in brown. Slight paper thin but a good strike of a very scarce cancellation.

    Provenance: Heinrich Köhler Auction (June 1985), lot 4979.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 691 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, worn impression, a fine used example with good margins all round and showing the outer framelines vertically at left and at top, cancelled by near complete framed CIDADE / DE / NICTHEROY handstamp (Ayres fig. 1371) in black.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 692 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early fine impression, a fine horizontal pair with large even margins all round, cancelled by neat complete strike of circular CORREIO DE BAHIA datestamp (Oct 1, 1844) in black. Signed Bühler. Cert. Moorhouse (2015).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 693 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, late early impression, a superb verical pair with huge margins, showing the outer horizontal frameline at top and vertical frameline at right, cancelled by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds (26.4.45). Some minor ironed bends of no significance, a scarce and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 694 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, intermediate impression, a large margined used example tied to September 8, 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro (Teixera correspondence) by straight line PIRACATU handstamp in red-brown, the stamp with insignificant small closed tear at mid-right largely due to acid ink from the cancellation, not detracting from the appearance. One of very few examples of the Bull's Eyes used on the front panel of the letter and an extremely rare usage from Piracattu.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 695 Brasil

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    90 r. black, late early impression with just the lslightest trace of wear to the plate, large even margins all round, hinge thin at top not detracting from appearance, cancelled by part 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black. Signed Richter.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 63 (March 1980), lot 5144.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 696 Brasil

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    90 r. black, early intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and vertical frameline at left, tied to small piece by complete strike of framed CABO / FRIO handstamp in red -brown (Ayres 1248). Lifted from the piece for inspection (which appears to be paper from a document - the Foro's paper- rather than a cover see Alemany sale lot 237 for this usage). Rare and fine. Opinion Holcombe (1993).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 697 Brasil

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    90 r. grey, worn impression, a fine used large margined example cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds in black. Tiny buckle in top margin mentioned for accuracy but scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 698 Brasil

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    90 r. grey, worn impression, a fine used example with ample margins all round, cancelled by large part oval BARRA / DE / S. JOAO handstamp in blue (Ayres fig. 1232). An exceptional and very scarce usage. Signed Calves.

    Provenance: R. Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4355.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 699 Brasil

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    1844: Inclinado 10 r. black, the used block of eight with large margins all round for this issue, in a deep shade cancelled by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamps in black. Some aging but a rare multiple.

    Provenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary (June 1958), lot 520.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 700 Brasil

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    1844: Inclinado 10 r. black, the used block of thirty-two (4 x 8) with full sheet corner margin at lower right, portions of eleven adjoinging stamps at left and at top, in a vivid shade cancelled by 'Pernambuco Shield' handstamps in black. Some very minor aging and one or two negligible pinholes which are probably natural paper imperfections, an astonishing and rare multiple in wonderful quality for such a large block: the third largest in existence and the second largest used block (and more beautiful than the block of 51). Illustrated on page 150 in 'Slanted Numerals Handbook' by Walter Goncalves Taveira.

    Provenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary (June 1958), lot 521.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 701 Brasil

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    1844: Inclinado 180 r. black, a superb large margined used example cancelled by bold large part strike of CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres fig. 1633) in bright red. A lovely example of this rare stamp. Signed Miro Scott = $ 1'800.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 702 Brasil

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    1844: Inclinado 600 r. black, fine used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in red. A charming example of a very rare stamp Scott = $ 2'200.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 703 Brasil

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    1844: Inclinado 600 r. black, used example with clear margins all round, cancelled lightly in black. A rare stamp. Cert. Bühler (1951), Fulpius (1951), Hunziker (1966) Scott = $ 2'200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 704 Brasil

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    1850 (Jan 1): 60 r. black on greyish paper, a fine used block of 24 in vertical format (3 x 8), positions 8-10/78-80, with ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by framed handstamps in brown. A fine and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 705 Brasil

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    1850: 60 r. black, clear margin at base and large on three sides, used on 1860 cover to Amparo tied to reverse by straight line JACAREHY handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1146), the 'Y' possibly inked in, with transit 'Correio Geral De S. Paulo' cds (Nov 5) in black. A fine cover that opens well for Exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 706 Brasil

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    1850: Cats Eyes issue, the 1910 reprint from the original Plates, panes of 50 stamps (5 x 10) all matching examples from upper left corner of the sheet, with 10 r., 20 r., 30 r., 60 r., 180 r., 300 r. and 600 r. (less the 90 reis value), all struck in black on thick board paper. A superb and rare assembly.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 707 Brasil

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    1854: 10 r. blue, a fine large margined block of six used on reverse of 1862 entire letter endorsed 'Paquete Estramadura' from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, Portugal tied by segmented cork handstamp in black. Purple 'P. Transatlantico' datestamp (17/1) on reverse and '450' (reis) rate mark of arrival. Minor unobtrusive tear in face panel but displays well. A scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 708 Brasil

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    1861: 280 r. red, attractive example just grazed at top margin, used on 1863 cover from Rio de Janeiro to France carried by the French Paquebot 'Guienne' tied by barred oval handstamp in black. Framed 'P.D.' in red at left and circular BRESIL / BORDEAUX entry cds (Feb 21) in red alongside. Reverse with 'Correio Geral Da Corte' despatch cds (June 25) and Paris transit cds together with Trun arrival. Closed tear on opening in face panel but not apparent, an attractiuve usage of this scarce stamp on letter Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 709 Brasil

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    1861: 430 r. yellow, superb imperforate pair used on 1870 double rate cover to Bologna, Italy endorsed 'per La Plata' (Royal Mail Steamship) and tied by segmented cork handstamps in black with 'Rio De Janeiro' despatch cds alongside (July 23). Framed 'PD' at right in red and reverse with Bologna arrival cds (Aug 18) in black. One side flap missing but an exceedingly rare multiple of this adhesive on letter.

    Provenance: Collection G. Sanchez; Collection E. Santos; Collection P. Comelli
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 710 Brasil

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    1883: Pre-stamped formula letter-cards (3) unused, with 50 r. blue on buff & red stock, 100 r. lilac on straw & red stock and 200 r. brown on green & red stock, fresh and fine mint.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 711 Brasil

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    1890/91: Southern Cross 300 r. grey-blue, two examples used on reverse of 1892 registered cover to Italy tied by AYMORÉS / * circular undated handstamp (unrecorded by Ayres), thence via 'Capital Federal' (March 26) to Pavia. Front of the cover with framed registration cachet in blue. Usual slight edge wear not detracting from the appearance of a rare cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 712 Brasil

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    1915/17: 300 r. grey-violet on green letter-card, overprinted 'Reparticao Geral dos Telegraphos - 500 reis' in violet (84 mm.) and signed on reverse 'A. Couto Fernandes / Sub-Director'; a fresh and fine mint example (Meyer CP-11).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 713 Brasil

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    British Post Office in Bahia 1874 (April 27): Entire letter at single rate to Buenos Aires franked by Great Britain 1867/73 4 d. vermilion, pl. 13 tied by bold 'C81' obliterator with superb single ring BAHIA cds alongside, and a double rate 1870 entire letter franked by 1867/73 4 d. vermilion, pl. 11 similarly cancelled with BAHIA cds (Aug 29) alongside. Fresh and very fine entires.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 714 Brasil

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    1843/: Selection of Bulls Eyes (22), with 30 r. (5) incl. usages at Parati, Va. De Vassouras and another with circular handstamp in black, 60 r. (14) with usages including Angra Dos Reis, Barbacena, Barra De S. Joao, Cantagalo, Lorena, Parahiba, Parnaiba, Principe, Rezende and Ytu, 90 r. (3) including 'pli d'accordeon' example; all the Bulls Eyes with minor or major faults; also 1850 300 r. black unused, 1906/1910 Postage Due set overprinted 'Specimen' in red (ex ABN archives), 1906/16 Booklet panes of six of 50 r., 100 r. and 200 r. mint and also overprinted 'Specimen' etc. An interesting lot together with a selection of eight covers, mainly stampless mail to Portugal.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 715 Brasil

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    1844/90c.: The Collection on Exhibit leaves, arranged alphabetically by cancellation, with cover bearing 1850 60 r. tied VILLA DE AREIAS (Ayres fig. 1597), Dom Pedro covers from Bahia (4, one with 1866 10 r. pair and four 20 r.), 1866 50 r. pair on cover from 'Brotas', 1850 30 r. block of four on cover from Cuiabá, 1878 200 r. black on entire from Cuiabá to Varese, Italy; three fine Dom Pedro covers from Diamantina, 1866 20 r. and 80 r. on cover tied by 'Iguaba / Grande' handstamp, 1878 20 r. violet (5) used on cover from 'E. De Itabapoana', 1850 60 r. on cover tied 'V. D. Queluz' in blue and a Southern Cross cover cancelled 'Queluz / Minas' and another tied 'Macau'; 1850 60 r. vertical strip of five cancelled by part 'Marianna', 1845 60 r. on cover tied 'Paraty' straight line, 1866 100 r. (2) used on cover tied framed 'Rezende', 1866 100 r. block of four cancelled 'Rio Grande', 1850 0 r. pair on cover from S. Catherina, 1899 700 r. on 500 r. on reg'd cover to USA tied 'Uniao / Alagoas' cds, 1850 30 r. pair on entire to Portugal and five covers with Dom Pedro frankings to Porto etc. A splendid lot with over 200 items including 67 covers.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 716 Brasil

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    1847/54: Lot eleven classic covers, five of them franked by stamps of the 'goats's eye issue' and six of them stampless, good to mixed condition, on album pages.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 717 Brasil

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    1923/43: Collection 140 Airmail covers, well written up, incl. mail sent with mainly Otis Elevator Co within Brazil (67) and incoming from Argentina (69) showing the use of various airlines with Panair, Air France and Condor well represented, as well as a Zeppelin cover, a catapult cover and three SCADTA covers, these either within Colombia or to the USA, in addition accumulation incoming mail from the UK, Ireland, USA, Spain etc. (180).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 718 Chile

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    First London Printing 1853: 10 c. deep bright blue on bluish, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, centrally cancelled by target handstamp in black. Fresh and fine Gi 2 = £ 100/Scott = $ 225.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 719 Chile

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    Engraved by Desmadryl 1854 (Feb/March): 5 c. pale red-brown, a fine used horizontal pair, large margins all round, clear impressions in a rich shade, lightly cancelled in black Gi 4.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 720 Chile

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    5 c. red-brown, used horizontal strip of four, marginal from left of sheet, clear to just touched margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A scarce and attractive multiple Gi 4/Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 721 Chile

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    5 c. red-brown, a fine used example with large margins all round, used on 1854 entire letter endorsed 'Vapor Ingles' to Iquique tied by concentric ring target cancellation in black. 'Santiago' despatch cds (Dec 20) alongside in red. A fresh and fine entire in excellent quality. Signed Maier Mi I/IIa / Gi 4 = £ 250/Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 722 Chile

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    5 c. red-brown, two examples with large to just touched margins all round, one showing portion of adjoining stamp at top but touched by vertical file fold, used on 1854 cover to Santiago tied by concentric ring target handstamps in black with neat COPIAPO cds below (Dec 24) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives but a fine and scarce cover. Signed Maier.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 723 Chile

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    5 c. burnt sienna, a fine used example with close to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, wmk. inverted, cancelled by target handstamp in black. Two light horizontal bends not affecting appearance, a very attractive example of this scarce shade Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 724 Chile

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    5 c. burnt sienna shade, a fine used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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