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  • Lot# : 2177 Cuba

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    1855/1860: The Exhibit collection well written up on leaves with April 1855 wmk. loops ½ r. blue-green, 1 r. green and 2 r. carmine all on blued paper unused, Sept 1855 ½ r. blue-green, 1 r. green and 2 r. orange-red on yellowish unused (Scott = $ '875), May 1855 cover to Cardenas used with ½ r. blue-green in first month of issue, 1855 ½ r. blue-green unused and used examples (81) incl. pair with CORRFOS VARIETY, cancellation study with registration "O" handstamps in blue (3) and a large manuscript cancelled block of 42 and covers with usages from Banguela and Guamutas; 1855 1 r. green, wmk. loops, unused and used (24) and the unique March 1861 cover with usage from Algeciras to Jerez la Frontera via Gibraltar - the unique and only known usage of a Cuban 1855 adhesive used within Spain and accepted for postage; 1855 2 r. carmine unused with large margins and fine og. (rare,  Scott = $ 1'000), and used (7), 2 r. orange-red used (20); rare local "Y¼" on 2 r. used (2) and the unique cover front bearing a horizontal pair "Y¼" on 2 r. mailed from Havana to Cardenas (ex Goldsmith, PF cert. 2008) ; 1856 issue, wmk. lines, with ½ r. unused (11) and plethora of used (25) incl. a block with CORRFOS variety and four covers; 1856 1 r. green and 2 r. bright red,  wmk. lines unused (Scott = $ 2'000+) and used examples; 1857 issue with unused multiples of all three values,  ½ r. blue unused (18) and used (320) incl. a complete divided sheet (two blocks of 80 subjects) with full SELLOS MEDIO REAL PLATA imprint at top and manuscript cancelled, further block of 80 stamps (8 x 10), block of six unused with one stamp showing "Void Corner" variety and a single used example; "Dot before Correos" variety used, CORRFOS varieties in unused blocks, used pairs including a rare cover with pair; ½ r. on covers (19) and a range of cancels; 1857 1 r. green unused (28 and two covers), single 1 r. used with "Mexico / Vera Cruz" grill cancellation during the 1861 Expedition, pair used on piece in Coruña, Spain and another pair used in Cadiz;  1857 2 r. rose red unused (15) incl. a block of four and used examples (13); 1860 "Y¼" on 2 r. unused (2) and used (8) with positions identified; and a fabulous 1860 cover with "Y¼" on 2 r. red tied by parilla to local Havana cover (cert. Philatelic Foundation 2006) , Careful viewing is recommended. A fine collection with four or five major rarities of Cuban Philately surrounded by much more of interest.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2172 Colombia

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    Correo Semanal del Dorado 1868/70: Collection on five sheets, well written up, incl. two covers, five blocks of four, a pair and two singles. The two covers of July and November 1870 were sent from the Laguna de Siecha in the Guasca district, both directed from Geo Crowther to Enrique Urdaneta in Bogota and each bearing a single private post adhesive of 1 real, tied by handwritten 'G', standing probably for Guasca. The blocks of four, three of them in tête-bêche configuration, and the other adhesives show the diversity of papers used for printing with thin bluish, white vertically laid and ordinary thick papers, as any available piece of paper was used. A rarely seen offer of this elusive issue including several items described in Bortfeld, Private Mail Carriers of Colombia on pages 59-68. There are only about ten covers known from this private mail carrier.rnNote: It was believed that in the Siecha Lake (in the Guasca municipality of the Cundinamarca Department), a difficult to access lagoon at an altitude of more than 3,000 metres, the Muisca people had hidden from the Spaniards the legendary El Dorado treasure. A Colombian citizen, Enrique Urdaneta partnered with the English engineer George Crowther and acquired in 1866 the shares that enabled them to drain the lake. As communication was difficult due to geographical reasons, a private carrier service was established in 1868. This first Colombian private carrier provided a weekly mail service of El Dorado, which transported mail from the Siecha lagoon to Bogota, which lasted to 1870. Adhesives were created, a cliché was cut, the value of postage stamps was set to 1 real (10 centavos de peso) and printed on various available papers. There are only about ten covers known. The November cover being part of this lot is thought to be the last one sent. Two days later Crowther and twelve coworkers died in a tunnel which brought the whole project to an end.
    Starting bid : 7,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2138A Argentina

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    1893 (March 16): Stationery wrapper Rivadavia 2 cts. green (Higgins & Gage 17), cancelled by Buenos Aires cds, sent from the newspaper 'El Diario' to Julio Popper at the premises of the well-known Wehrhahn company in Punta Arenas in Patagonia, Chile. The Wehrhahn company was established in 1885 , the oldest one in Tierra del Fuego and owner of the concession for large parts of that region. The lot includes another 1892 wrapper from 'El Diario' to Anvers, Belgium and an extensive write-up related to the Wehrhahn company and Punta Arenas.rnNote: The receiver Julio Popper (1857 – 1893) was a Romanian-born Argentine engineer, adventurer and explorer. Known as a modern "conquistador" of Tierra del Fuego in southern South America, he was a controversial and influential figure. ​He arrived in Argentina in 1885, where he became attracted by the possibility of gold mining in Tierra del Fuego. In 1886 he received a permit from the Argentine Government to form an exploration company to mine for gold near San Sebastián. On September 7, he found gold dust on the beach of El Páramo, in San Sebastián Bay. The expedition was rigorously and strictly enforced according to military standards with heavily armed men, with Popper in direct command of everything. Popper succeeded in unearthing large amounts of gold and his Compania de Lavaderos de Oro del Sud realized enormous capital gains on the Argentine stock exchange. A mint built to manage the gold has been adapted as the Museum at the End of the Earth, officially known as the Museo Territorial. In Patagonia, Popper maintained dominance with his private army. He issued his own coins and stamps to symbolize his power. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2258 Peru

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    1770/1863: Lot four stampless covers incl. 1770c. Colonial period cover front endorsed '+ de pago entre destino' at top, sent unpaid to the President of the Real Audiencia de Chile (Xavier de Morales) in Santiago, struck with straight line LIMA handstamp in black; 1797 Cover sent registered from Huancavelica (Guancav) to Yca rated '15' reales in manuscript, struck with truncated two line CERTIFN / AGUAVCAVA handstamp in red (Colareta fig. 2 = 90 pts./Tizon 4 = EXT), docketing at right possibly to do with rates and dated in manuscript 'Correo en Mayo a 97 - 41 r.'; 1820 Entire letter prepaid from Quito to Popayan with fine strikes of FRANCA and QUITO in red, prepaid '2' reales in manuscript, with docketing '83' on reverse (distance in leagues), carried on the Quito-Otavalo-Ibarra-Tuquerres-Pasto-Popayan route; 1863 Entire letter from Tacna to New York, with oval Forwarding Agent cachet 'Jefferson Y Ca. / Arica' in blue and British P.O. double arc ARICA cds in black (Nov 23), manuscript '6' (pence) prepaid by Agent and corresponding two line PAID-TO / PANAMA in black and British P.O. PANAMA double arc cds (Dec 7) all on front with 'Steamship / 10' of arrival, reverse with New York cds (Dec 30).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 2153 Brasil

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    1884/1934: Lot 26 covers and stationery items  incl. 1884 100 r. lilac, Type III, used examples on three individual covers to Scandinavia with 1888 cover (and full contents) to Drammen, Norway, tied by bold 'Rio de Janeiro' cds (July 2) in black; 1886 cover from Rio Grande to Ribe, Denmark, and 1888 cover via Maranhao to USA; 1890 Southern Cross 1000 r. bistre used on 300 r. black postal stationery envelope sent registered / AR to Colchester; 1925 200 r. red embossed postal stationery letter-card with 'Hotel Gloria' advertising at top and internal advertisements for 'Chrysler Six' garage and reverse with sepia illustration of 'Senado Federal, Rio de Janeiro' (RHM CBH-04); 1927 200 r. red embossed postal stationery letter-card with 'Caxambú' advertising at top and internal advertisements for ''Antalgina' and reverse with sepia illustration of 'Avenida Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro' (RHM CBH-09); 1933 100r. violet postal stationery cards, with illustrated views of Rio de Janeiro, the complete set of 20 cards, all fresh and fine unused (RHM BP-84/BP-103).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2243 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 p. rose-red, used examples (2) one example with margin imperceptibly touched, used on 1860 registered cover from Huánuco to Lima, each tied by dotted "HUAN." handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 6 pts., Emsing fig. E1 = 20 pts.) with rare complete strike of CERTIFICAC.N registration handstamp at left (unlisted in Emsing) also in black. Reverse with docketing of sender's name, date (July 26) and signature. A fine and rare registered cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2007).rnrnNote: The National Letter rate (over 25 Leagues = 120 kms. circa) was 1 peseta per half ounce. The registration fee was 1 peseta for the first half ounce. The distance from Huánuco to Lima is about 350 kms.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, 8 Oct 2001, lot 6911.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2133 USA

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    1874/1902: Four US inland stationery postcards used abroad incl. three 1874 cards 1 c. brown with additional 1 c. blue definitive, all tied by fancy mute handstamps, one sent to Switzerland with rare "NEW YORK PAID ALL / SEP 2 / VIA BREMEN" handstamp (Winter 255) in red, listed only from June to Aug. 1874, another two cards to Germany, one with "NEW YORK Br TRANSIT" in red, 1902 1 c. black stationery with 'Trans-Mississippi International Exhibition' print on reverse sent to Sta CRUZ DE TENERIFA (CANARIAS) via MADRID with US postage due '5 cents' and Spanish 'M / 0,10', in addition a French picture postcard franked with 10 c. stationery cut out, directed to Santa Cruz de Tenerife but 'MISSENT TO NEW YORK' and 'MISSENT, SANTA CRUZ, CAL.'
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2175 Scadta Consular mail

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    1928/31: Assembly of 26  Scadta usages in Ecuador, including 1928 (June 16) first flight cover from Guayaquil to Buenaventura (June 17) used before issue of the Provisional stamps (Aug. 28. 1928), Provisional 1s. on Scadta 20c. grey used on cover (1929, March 25) from Ambato to Esmeralda (March 27), 15 covers franked with 1928 Provisional 1 1/2s. on Scadta 30c. blue plus eight covers franked with 1929 1 1/2s. grey blue, all from Esmeraldas to Buenaventura, further 1931 registered envelope from Guayaquil to Buenaventura, Colombia by 'Correo Aereo Panagra' as well as legal size envelope of Banco Central del Ecuador in Guayaquil franked with 1 1/2s.  plus 3s cancelled by SCADTA advertising meter mark "El Ecuador tiene un / servicio aereo completo / Aprovechelo". Some stained perfs., but predominantly a fine and interesting assembly.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2253 Peru

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    1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a superb strip of three on 1876 cover from Puno to Salomonsmühle, Germany endorsed 'via Panama & Southampton' tied by mute quartered handstamps (with dots in the four segments) in black (unlisted by Lamy & Rinck and Emsing) with confirming PUNO / PRAL cds alongside (April 12). Reverse with 'Lima / Principal' cds (April 25) and Langmeil arrival (June 1) in black. An exceptional pre-UPU cover confirming the special Peru-Germany tariffs introduced on January 9, 1875 - just three covers are recorded thus. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: For further information see Herbert Moll handbook and Everaldo Santos Edition D'Or, page 124.   *********** check this
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 2219 Peru

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    1857 (Dec 1): PSNC 2 r. brown-red on blued thick paper, a fresh and fine unused block of four, marginal from top of the sheet and showing the characteristic Perkins Bacon blueing of the paper well, of superb rich colour and large part original gum with the usual slight gum wrinkles of no significance and not affecting the splendid appearance. Illustrated in the Herbert Moll handbook on page 74. A rare and truly wonderful multiple for the connoisseur. Cert. Holcombe (1992) Gi = £ 7'600+/Scott = $ 7'600+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6099.rn                   Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5512.rn                   Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4030.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2191 Mexico

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    The figures quoted regarding known examples of the Guadalajara lots, follow an as yet unpublished study of these stamps being prepared by eminent philatelists in the field. Publication of this census will be forthcoming, hopefully within the next eighteen months.rnrnGuadalajara 1867: 'MEDIO' (½) r. handstamped in black, first printing on white medium wove paper, an unused example with huge margins all round and large part original gum, ex the famous strip of three of which this was formerly the third stamp thereof, unobtrusive diagonal bend not affecting the frontal appearance, an exquisite stamp in the foremost quality for this rare Provisional. Photocopy of cert. Mepsi (2004) Scott = $ 350.rnNote: Besides the famous block of 20, there are just seven recorded unused examples of this stamp.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2218 Peru

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    1857 (Dec 1): PSNC 1 r. blue on blued thick paper, a used example with ample with large margins all round, cancelled by dotted oval LIMA handstamp in black. Slight corner bend at lower left mentioned for full accuracy and not affecting the appearance. Listed in Moll (#1) on page 76, with just 7 examples recorded with this cancellation. An extraordinarily fine example of this very rare stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2004) Gi = £ 2'250/Scott = $ 2'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, H.R.Harmer, New Yoirk, 6 May 1970, lot 928.rn                        Collection Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, 20 May 2014, lot 5004.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2146 Brasil

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    1850: Inclinado 30 r. black on 'Bull's Eye' yellowish medium paper, Type II, the superb used example with large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by large part 'Correio Ceara' datestamp (Dec 2) in black. An exceptional and extremely rare stamp, formerly a horizontal pair housed in the Niso Vianna collection and since separated, this example being much finer than the other known example used in Rio de Janeiro (Walter Taveira sale, Investphila, 16 March 2012, lot 1372). Just three used examples of this rarity are recorded and one of the highlights of Brazilian classic philately. Cert. Peter Meyer (2014) RHM 5C = RR.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2257 Peru

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    1858/70c.: The Cancellation Collection with many examples from the collection of Georges Lamy and largely on the Lecoq issues, with 1 d. pink single examples with oval framed LAMBAYEQUE / ARROW handstamp (Emsing = 125 pts.), "RA / LLAPO" (200 pts.), VAPOR / INCA in red (150 pts.), YURI / MAGUAS in blue (150 pts.), dotted oval handstamps on 1 d. pink with "RECEPTORIA / DE ILO" (175 pts.), SANTA / ANA (125 pts.), AYABACA in blue (175 pts.), CERRO / AZUL on a pair (125 pts.), and rare dotted BARRA (175 pts.); cancels on 1 d. green with oval ANCON in black (150 pts.), BARRANCA (125 pts.), CHAVIN in blue (175 pts.), CUTERVO on a pair (175 pts.), PAIJAN (150 pts.), POZUZO in red (125 pts.) and YANACOA in blue (200 pts.), Y. GUAÑAPE in blue on a pair (100 pts.) etc. Exceptional gathering of some of the rarest cancellations known on Peruvian classic adhesives (44 items).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2176E Cuba

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    1951 (April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the 'Raising the Flag' Airmail 8 c. value in red-brown, blue & red, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of twenty (10 x 2) with security punch-holes, the sheet margin at left with fine engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Test for comb perf., 350'000 stamps = 3'500 pulls" in violet ink with "Brown wording correct / Lay a triple lower as marked, 4.4.51", together with two matching blocks of ten of the Cuban Flag vignette only with "Colours OK 27.3.51" in black ink in margin both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi 557.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2126 USA

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    1861/62: Patriotic envelope bearing 1 c. blue, scissor separated at left with portion of adjoining stamp, 3 c. rose and 12 c. black (2) cancelled by circular PAID handstamps in black on 1863 cover to Vienna, Austria carried on the Cunard Steamer "Africa" (and not the 'Asia' as endorsed), with circular 'BOSTON BR. PKT. / 7 PAID / APR. 22' in red on front and on reverse, thence via Belgium with framed AACHEN / FRANCO transit in redand reverse with Vienna arrival (May 8) and five further datestamps as the Post Office searched for the addressee. A few minor imperfections due to journey and handling but a most attractive and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2150 Brasil

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    1866/78: Dom Pedro Issue collection showing French Maritime Cancellations throughout, with dotted 'Anchor' usages (15), good strikes of 'Bahia / Ligne J' datestamps in black (12 items) including rouletted Barba Blanca 50 r. blue block of four, 'Rio de Janeiro / Ligne J' datestamps on loose stamps (21) including strikes in red; various furhter types incl Havre, Marseille and Calais arrival datestamps incl. piece with 1866 perf. 10 r. two pairs and 500 r. orange;  another piece wqith 1866 10 r. (2) and 100 r. green tied by octagonal BRESIL / GUIENNE etc. A generally fine lot (103 items).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2205 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black (with period), 3rd printing on dull blue thin wove paper, a used example with ample margins all round and just grazed at base, used on 12 April 1868 entire letter from Guadalajara to Colima tied by fancy "8" mute scrolled handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). Kunhardt sender's cachet in green at left with internal docketing of receipt (April 14). It is believed that just three examples are known used on cover, a fine and extremely rare entire. Cert. Mepsi (2009) Scott = $ 1'000 off cover.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2237 Peru

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    1858: ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine used example on small piece in combination with 1 d. deep blue in a horizontal pair, all with large margins all round and superb but for some age spots. A remarkable and rare usage - further research since 2009 by this describer has led us to believe that this combination is of enormous rarity and most probably unique. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1991).rnrnProvenance: Collection Derek M. Bolton.rn                   Collection Salomon Rosenthal.rn                   Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 14 Feb 1995.rn                   Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4071.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2176C Cuba

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    1951 (March-April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the Narciso Lopez 2 c. value in red & grey-black, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of twenty (10 x 2) with central interpanneau margin and security punch-holes, the sheet margin at left with wonderful engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Plate Colour OK, 1.3.51" in black and "Test for comb perf. 2'000'000 stamps = 20'000 pulls, Casement wording and lay correct 1.3.51" in violet ink; together with a matching block of twenty of the Lopez vignette only with "Colour OK 30.4.51" in black ink in margin, both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi 553.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2176D Cuba

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    1951 (April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the López landing at Cardenas Airmail 5 c. value in olive, scarlet & ultramarine, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of ten (5 x 2) with security punch-holes, the sheet margin at base with wonderful engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Plate Colours OK, 16.4.51" in blue ink, together with a matching block of ten of the landing and Cuban Flag vignette only with "Make-up and lay Correct 10.4.51" in red ink in margin and notations concerning the printing of the flag with "remove all lines throughout", both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi 556.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2232 Peru

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    1858: Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red instead of orange-yellow; a fine used example, Type B, with four large to huge margins all round, cancelled by part "OTUSCO." straight line handstamps in red (Emsing fig. E58 = 75 pts.). Listed in the Moll handbook on page 114. Superb and rare, especially so with this cancellation. Cert. RPSL (2012) Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 54, Oct 1970, lot 6692.rn                   Collection Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5044.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2128 USA

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    1843/1988: Collection several hundred stamps used/unused or in mint condition, starting with four stampless envelopes, one small Valentine of 1851, seven envelopes 1862/69 to the same address in Dresden/Prussia (mixed quality), some high values as Omaha $ 1.-, Pan American exhibition 1901 in Buffalo 5 c. and 8 c. on registered envelope to Locarno, single stamps, pairs, blocs of four, coil stamps, colour shades, pre-cancelled items, airmails, souvenir sheets, booklets, modern combination sheets etc., mainly in good condition and nicely arranged in eight albums, the whole packed in a large removal box.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2135 USA

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    1886/1969: Group of 20 share certificates (Non-Valeurs) of diff. American Railway Companies, all with decorative illustrations as various steam locomotives and each with full decription in French and German attached, incl. 1886/87 Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railway Company of 100 shares printed by Franklin Bank Note Company in New York, 1890 Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company, 1916 Pacific Railway Company, 1904 Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company, 1923 St. Joseph, South Bend & Southern Railroad Company, just to mention a view. Some folded and with 'Cancelled' markings as usual, but a most attractive offer, not only for railway collectors.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2231 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 p. rose-red, a single example used with 1 d. (very) deep blue in a horizontal pair (Transfer Types 4-5), all with good to large margins all round, tied to July 1858 double rate entire letter endorsed "Vapor 22 Juli" from Trujillo to Lima by dotted TRUX handstamps in black (Emsing E7 = 10 pts.). A remarkably rare franking with just a handful of such covers known bearing both stamps of the first issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5560.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2233 Peru

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    1858: Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red instead of orange-yellow; a fine used example, Type D, with four good to large margins all round, cancelled by dotted "HUARS" handstamp of Huaraz in black (Emsing fig. E1 = 25 pts.) in black. Listed in Moll on page 113. A fine example of this rarity especially with this cancellation. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Moorhouse (2008) Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 26 May 1964, lot 927.rn                        Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5566.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2138 Argentina

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    1874: Combination cover to France carried by SGTM (Société Générale de Transports Maritimes) with 1867/68 5 c. vermilion tied by Buenos Aires cds and France 1871/75 Cérès 25 c. blue in a strip of four tied on arrival by Marseilles 2240 gros chiffres in black and by PLATA / MARSEILLE entry marking in red (Salles fig. 1146). Struck with very scarce 'P' SAVOIE' Paquebot handstamp (as Salles fig. 1149) in black (also with endorsement in mss. at top). Marseille cds of transit (July 20) on reverse of a fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2176B Cuba

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    1951 (March-April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the Miguel Teurbe Tolón 1 c. value in Prussian green, ultramarine & red, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of ten (5 x 2) with security punch-holes, the sheet margin at left with wonderful engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Plate Colours OK, 10.5.51" in black and "Test for comb perf." in red ink, together with a matching block of ten of the Cuban Flag only with "Colour OK 30.3.51" in black ink in margin, both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi 552.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2176F Cuba

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    1951 (April): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the Government House, Special Delivery 10 c. value in brown-orange, scarlet & ultramarine, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of twelve (6 x 2) with interpanneau margin and security punch-holes, the sheet margin at base with fine engraved scrolling and the lower margin with manuscript "Plate & Colour OK, 11.4.51" in blue ink, together with a matching block of ten of the Cuban Flag only with "Colour OK 6.4.51" in black ink in margin, both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare Gi E559.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2260 Peru

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    1896/1951c.: First Flight covers, incl. post WW2 First Flight by British South American Airways at 1 s. 6 d. rate and return covers, BSAA brochure advertising flights to Chile (£375 return), together with a splendid selection of "P.H." markings (Pasada La Hora = Too Late) with early 1897 cover franked at 11 cents to Nebraska with oval "PASADA LA HORA / CALLAO, PERU", later strikes of "P.H." in circle in red, violet or black and unframed in violet, blue or black; straight line "Pasada la hora" cachets framed and unframed. A fine and most interesting collection.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2235 Peru

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    1858: ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine used horizontal pair, Transfer Types 1-2, wide even margins all round, cancelled by dotted oval LIMA handstamps in black (Emsing fig. E7). Illustrated in Herbert Moll's handbook on page 110. A delightful and astoundingly rare multiple in the foremost quality Gi = £ 750+/Scott = $ 750.rnrnProvenace: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Geneva, Nov 1992.rn                     Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4070.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2248 Peru

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    1862/63: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a fine example used on 1863 entire letter from Lambayeque to Lima, endorsed 'por Vapor Inca' and tied by fine strike of oval framed "* VAPOR * INCA" handstamp in red (Lamy & Rinck fig. 60 = 80 pts./ Emsing E211 = 150 pts.) applied on board the PSNC vessel. Sender's oval cachet in blue at right and Lima arrival cds (Jan 28) on reverse. Extremely fine strike and very rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1972), Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 2151 Brasil

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    1866/78: Dom Pedro Cancellation Collection, 10 r. to 1000 r. in total 300 stamps showing predominantly mute cancels of various types, colours andin diff. shades,  including five covers with 1876 cover from Rio de Janeiro to France franked with horizontal pair of 200 r. black, rouletted  200 r. single franking on cover To New York (1882) as well as fine LAGUNA h.s. in red on rouletted. 20 r. red lilac in a vert. strip of three. All neatly mounted up on album pages. Fine.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2182 Ecuador

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    1898: Card from Jena, Germany bearing 10 pf. carmine tied 'Jena' cds, thence via St. Nazaire to Guayaquil with fine oval CORREOS / GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR arrival (Dec 3), framed TRANSIT / GUAYAQUIL in black at left. Delivery attempted and failed, struck with 'Non Reclame' in violet and readdressed to San Francisco (Dec 28). Addressee again unfound struck with circular 'Name Not in P.O. Directory' in violet and four line 'Advertised / Due 1 ct.', eventually returned to Jena (April 27, 1899) via Dead Letter Office. Unusual card.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 2241 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a used horizontal strip of six with close to large margins all round, of fresh vibrant colour, vertical crease in margin between fourth and fifth stamp and sixth stamp thinned, nevertheless a remarkable multiple, beautifully cancelled by three superb framed CHICLAYO handstamps (Emsing fig. E59 = 25 pts.) in blue. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2003).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6224.rn                   Corinphila sale 141, May 2005, lot 4364.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 2189 Mexico

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    1870 (June 1): Double rate cover from Vera Cruz to Genova sent unpaid, struck on despatch with FRANCO / VERA CRUZ cds in black, thence via London with red transit cds and struck with 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy marking, Calais (June 30) and framed 'F.* 56' Convention marking in black (Van der Linden fig. 1196) applied in Paris. Charged with '20' decimi handstamp and 1870 Postage Due 2 l. applied and tied in Genova (July 2). An attractive cover. Signed A. Diena, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 2223 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. deep blue, good to large margins all round, used on November 1859 cover from Iquique to Lima, endorsed 'por Vapor' and tied by fine strike of oval framed "* VAPOR * INCA" handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 60 = 70 pts./ Emsing E211 = 125 pts.) applied on the ship. Sender's oval cachet in blue alongside repeated strike at left. Minor soiling to the wrapper but extremely fine strikes and very rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 2192 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 1 r. handstamped in black, first printing on grey-blue medium wove paper overlapped on 2nd Printing 2 r. black on green (no stop after reales) imperceptibly touched at top on 1867 cover to Leon tied by oval framed CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (March 21) in black with information strike at left (Schatzkes fig. 295). File folds well away from the adhesives, a fine and rare cover, one of just four letters recorded with the first printing 1 real. Cert. Mepsi (1997).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2162 Colombia

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    1917: Lot seven complete Perkins Bacon Proof sheets of 100 values, each in the issued colours printed on ungummed wove paper, including 'Caldas' ½ c. bistre, 'Torres' 1 c. green, 'Narino'  2 c. carmine, 'Bolivar' 5 c.dull blue, 'Cordoba' 10 c. grey, 'Boyaca Monument' 20 c. red and 'Sucre' 1 p. sky-blue, of which ½ c. and 5 c. printed on watermarked "Special Paper London EC", 2 c., 10 c. and 20 c. with violet Administration handstamp. Despite some minor imperfections a very scarce offer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 2217 Peru

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    1857 (Dec 1): PSNC 1 r. blue on blued thick paper, an unused example with large margins all round and sheet marginal at base, of fresh colour and large part og. Small thin at upper right not affecting the frontal appearance of this iconic stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2010) Gi = £ 1'700/Scott = $ 1'700.rnrnNote: In this describer's opinion, this is the adjoining stamp to the example offered in Lugón Badaracco sale 1, (Corinphila 187, May 2014), lot 5002.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 2254 Peru

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    1870/71: 'Trencito' 5 c. bright scarlet, a used strip of four with good margins all round and of lovelyfresh colour, cancelled by two strikes of oval framed ISLAY handstamp in blue-black ink (Lamy & Rinck fig. 7 = 25 pts., Emsing fig. E16 = 50 pts.). A magnificent and extremely rare multiple of the world's first commemorative issue. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1979), Behr (2005).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141, May 2005, lot 4369.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2176A Cuba

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    1948 (June): Waterlow engraved Proofs for the 'Death of Maceo' 1 peso value in black & violet, the completed design in an Imperforate Proof block of ten (5 x 2) with security punch-holes with sheet margin at base and manuscript "Vignette Plate correct, Lay a shade lower 18.6.48" in red ink, together with a matching block of ten of the Frame only in black with "Plate & Colour OK 10/6/48" in black ink in margin, both blocks with gum. Some minor bends as these were working Proofs, superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2195 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, a used horizontal pair, close but clear margins all round, tied to small piece by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (May 3) in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). An extremely rare stamp in a multiple, just one cover exists with two examples used with a further 1 real, otherwise a unique usage. Signed Gilbert/Paris. Cert. Mepsi (2006) Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 2202 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, 2nd printing on green thin quadrille paper, variety "Serrate Perforation Doubled", a used example on slightly trimmed 1867 cover to Zapotlan with 3rd Printing 1 r. black on blue thin oblong quadrille paper, tied by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). A scarce combination usage (just 5 covers recorded with two different serrate perforated stamps) and especially rare with the perforation variety. Cert. Mepsi (2006).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2197 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on white medium wove paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round overlapped by 3rd. Printing 1 r. black on blue thin quadrille paper, tied to September 1867 cover from Zapotlan to Guadalajara tied by circular "FRANCO / EN C. GUZMAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 342). Some file folds but a very scarce mixed issue franking: the 4 r. is a rarity on letter. Cert. Mepsi (2002).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2249 Peru

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    1862/63: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a fine example used on 1866 entire letter written in Coracora (Aug 28) to Lima tied in transit by perfect strike of CHALA. / SET. 2. / 1866 circular datestamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 28 = 10 pts./ Emsing E36 = 30 pts.). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Sept 3) in dull blue ink. Superb and scarce so fine. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2226 Peru

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    1858 (March): 1 d. deep blue, a large margined used example with Transfer flaw on first 'O' of CORREOS, overlapped by November 1858 1 d. slate-blue with good margins all round, tied to small piece by straight line PIURA handstamp in black (Emsing fig. E58 = 20 pts.). The piece a tad stained at top but an extraordinary combination usage of the two issues. Signed A. Diena, Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2186 Ecuador

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    1880/1950: Official covers (15) and FDC's (10), with Official range incl. 1880 cover to Quito with framed DE OFICIO handstamp, 1892 Sucre Official 10 c. used to Texas, 1928 cover from Bolivian Legation to Argentina, 1944 cover to Bogotá with late use of CORREOS / DE OFICIO handstamp in violet, 1946 early use of overprinted Railway stamp on reverse of cover to Brazil, 1949 covers (2) to GB from the President of the Republic, cover to Turkey etc., and a useful and seldom seen range of early First Day Covers.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 2181 Ecuador

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    1894: Rocafuerte 2 c. brown postal stationery card, a fine used example to Algeria wth 1 c. slate Fiscal optd. '1884-85' tied by 'UPU / Guayaquil' cds in black. Mailed via London (Oct 18) with red transit and 'Arzew / Oran' arrival cds (Oct 22) in black; also 3 c. black on green postal stationery card used in 1896 to Narva, Estonia via St. Petersburg with arrival cds on reverse. Scarce and attractive pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2157 Chile

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    1854: Gillet printing, 5 c. Burnt Siena, a used horizontal strip of four in a rich dark shade, ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by concentric ring handstamps in black. A wonderful and extremely rare multiple, finer even than the Joseph Hackmey strip of four (Corinphila, Sale II, Nov 2018, lot 6049). An exceptional and beautiful multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2004).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 2242 Peru

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    1860/61: 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large margins for this issue, tied to 1861 entire letter from Tacna to Lima by dotted ARICA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 4 pts. / Emsing fig. E1 = 10 pts.) applied in transit with superb circular ARICA / VAPOR datestamp below (Oct 23) in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 20 pts. / Emsing fig. E205 = 40 pts.). An attractive and very scarce entire.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2213 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1868: 2 r. handstamped in black, 4th printing on lilac thin quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with three blunted perforations, lightly cancelled by part FRANQUEADO / GUADALAJARA oval datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 296); despite minor imperfections an attractive example of a very scarce stamp with just 5 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2201 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, 2nd printing on green thin quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example showing some slight doubling to the "2 reales" and FRANCO on the impression, tied to 3 June 1867 cover from Guadalajara to San Luis Potosi fancy "8" mute scrolled handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). A most unusual adhesive on an attractive entire. Cert. Mepsi (2001).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 2229 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. rose-red, a superb used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on Oct 1858 cover from Concepcion to Lima tied by dotted "ON / CONCEP." handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 35 pts. / Emsing fig. E1 = 75 pts.). File fold well away from adhesive, a delightful double rate cover. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2147 Brasil

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    1898: Surcharged newspaper stamp 300 r. on 200 r. black in a hor. pair and 1899 100 r. on 50 r. green grey, tied by "RIO DE JANEIRO 29 JAN 1902" cds to registered shipmail cover to Yokohama, endorsed "p. Chili" (shipname), reverse with London and Hongkong transit and Yokohama arrival datestamps. A Japanese address label was attached to the obverse.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 2209 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin laid batonné paper, Serrate perforated, a used example, slight closed tear on "N" of "EN" not affecting the wonderful appearance, lightly cancelled by part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295); a very rare stamp with just 4 used examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 425.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2251 Peru

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    1868: Lecoq 1 d. deep blue-green, an unused example with variety: "Double Print", one or two small faults of trifling importance, believed unique in unused condition, with normal for comparison. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Geneva, Feb 1998.rn                   Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4174.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 2174 Scadta Consular mail

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    1929 (June 10): Envelope from Esmeraldas endorsed 'Pagado 30 cts. Oro' in manuscript bearing 1928 Garcia Moreno 10 c. black tied by boxed "P.A.G.A.C. SERVICIO AEREO ECUADOR" handstamp, backstamped on arrival by boxed Buenaventura agency cachet. A fine commercial airmail usage without airpost stamp (fee pre-paid in cash) with a scarce cancellation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 2236 Peru

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    1858: ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to cover from Cuzco to Tacna endorsed 'Con Impresos' by dotted CUZCO handstamp in blue (Emsing fig. E1 = 25 pts.). An extraordinary rarity on cover - the 5 times rate explained by the endorsement, travelling with accompanying Printed Matter. Certs. BPA (1955), Moorhouse (2004).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2134 USA

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    1880/1990: Large accumulation of postal stationery items used and mainly unused, incl. envelopes of various sizes, cards and wrappers, beneath the official US mail also some items from private forwarders as Wells Fargo, Boyd's City Post, New Jersey Express Company and some others can be found, mostly in good condition and nicely arranged in total nine albums, the whole packed into a large removal box.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2214 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1868: 2 r. handstamped in black, 4th printing on rose thin laid paper, Serrate perforated with additional outer frame line under first "A" on "Guadalajara", an unused example with excellent perforations for the issue, slight hinge thin not mentioned on certificate, fresh and very fine, unused without gum. Extremely rare: just two unused examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2008) Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2196 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1867 entire letter from Guadalajara to Leon by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (March 9) in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). Somewhat weak folds to letter and scarce entire with less than ten examples recorded on cover. Cert. Mepsi (2002).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2152 Brasil

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    1852: Two covers from Rio de Janeiro with British steamers to Porto, showing on reverse RIO JANEIRO despatch and LISBOA or TRANSATLANTICO arrival datestamps, on front oval "LEY de 20/4 50 15 Rs" in red and Portuguese taxations, one cover shows in addition the blue "P. BRITo" handstamp for incoming mail from the United Kingdom, both entires show disinfection slits.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2211 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 1 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin oblong quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with three blunted perforations, lightly cancelled by small part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA oval datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295); a very scarce stamp with just 5 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2208 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 1 peso handstamped in black, 3rd printing on lilac thin quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with good perforations all round, minute thin spot, cancelled by part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295); of fine appearance for this rarity with just two examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2007) Scott = $ 750.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2193 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, first printing on dark green medium wove paper, a used example with touched to close margins all round, tied to 1867 entire letter from Guadalajara to Silao by 'Wreath' handstamp with CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (Feb 7) alongside (Schatzkes figs. 298 and 295) in black. An attractive and scarce entire. Cert. Mepsi (1997).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 2212 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1868: 2 r. handstamped in black, 4th printing on lilac wove thin paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with superb perforations all round, unobtrusive hinge thin, lightly cancelled by part FRANQUEADO / GUADALAJARA oval datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 296) - a scarce usage on this issue. Just 6 used examples are recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2171 Colombia

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    1865/72: Entire letters (6) to France or USA with British P.O. datestamps on reverse of CARTHAGENA, SANTA MARTHA, PANAMA and one with GUAYAQUIL cds., four struck with Accountancy marking 'GB / 1F 60c.' in black, the Guayaquil cover with 'GB / 2F 87½c.' in black in London; interesting variety of décime rates handstruck on arrival: 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2204 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin wove paper, an unused example with ample to huge margins on three sides, typical wrinkles, large part og. A truly exceptional of an extremely rare stamp with just four examples recorded. . Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2230 Peru

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    1858: 1 p. rose-red, a used vertical pair with enormous even margins all round, tied to 1858 cover from Tacna to Corocoro, Bolivia tied by ADMON. PRAL DE CORREOS / TACNA datestamps (Oct 28) in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 36 = 3pts., Emsing fig. E53 = 10 pts.). The cover with slight closed tear at top otherwise extremely fine and rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2203 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, 2nd printing on green laid batonné paper, a used example with ample margins on three sides and just grazed at right, used on 1867 cover from Guadalajara to San Luis Potosi tied by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (May 13) in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). A scarce and most attractive cover. Cert. Mepsi (2010).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2222 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. deep blue, a horizontal used strip of four from two different Transfer panes, positions 15-11-12-13, large margins all round of fine appearance, cancelled by two strikes of framed VAPOR handstamp in black (Emsing fig. E200 = 75 pts.) applied in Paita. Rare and most attractive. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Behr (2005).rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 2210 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin oblong quadrille paper, a used example with good margins all round but just touched at left, lightly cancelled by part Guadalajara 'Wreath' handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 298); a very scarce stamp with just 6 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1997) Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2164 Colombia

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    1923/29: Arms 1 ½ c. chocolate in a complete Perkins Bacon Proof Sheet of 100 values with wide sheet margins allround, printed on ungummed wove paper, showing double print of complete first vertical row at left, small ink spot between pos. 33/34, vertical and horizontal folds away from stamps, but nevertheless a fine and scarce multiple Gibbons 393.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 2200 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. black on green laid batonné paper, a fine example with three large margins, imperceptibly touched at top, used on 9 August 1867 entire letter to Colima, tied by oval CORREOS/GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). Internal docketing of receipt (Aug 13). A most attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2155 Chile

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    Desmadryl 5 c. pale red brown, the magnificent used horiz. strip of three with full to large margins on all sides, portions of adjoining stamps at right and at base, all tied on 1856 cover to Valparaiso by six barred target obliterators in black, Santiago despatch cds (March 31) in red below, a delightful and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2252 Peru

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    1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, two fine single example used on 1869 cover from Moyobamba to Lima cancelled by superb complete strike of straight line MOYOB.A in black (Lamy & Rinck fig.1 = 40 pts. / Emsing E58 = 100 pts.). Reverse with Lima arrival cds in black (Dec 25). Exceptionally fine. Signed G. Lamy.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2180 Ecuador

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    1885: Pacific Steam Navigation Co. Cargo receipt for shipping to New York, printed in red with fine illustration of Steamer, franked by 1884-1885 optd. Fiscal 2 c. brown, the receipt for 42 bags of Cocoa weighting 6'020 lbs. in total. Handstamped "Said to weigh, but not / responsible for weight" in violet. Folded but nevertheless a very rare document.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 2179 Ecuador

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    1870 (Oct 25): Entire letter sent during the Franco-Prussian War from Guayaquil to besieged Paris mailed at the French Postal Agency with sender's cachet 'Poudavigne & Co / Guayaquil / 25 Oct 1870' and rare "GUAYAQUIL" circular datestamp of the same day adjacent without the usual 'Franca' at base. The entire (an "entrée tentative") is internally docketed as being answered on March 6, 1871. Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 2240 Peru

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    1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a used block of four, Setting II, Transfer Types 1-2 / 6-7, with large margins all round, of fresh colour, beautifully cancelled by two superb framed CHICLAYO handstamps (Emsing fig. E59 = 25 pts.) in blue. One or two tiny natural airholes otherwise superb. Signed Moorhouse.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 2142 Brasil

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    1843: 30 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a used example with good to large margins all round and horizontal dividing line at base, slightly aged and natural small paper flaw, cancelled by large part framed CIDADE / DE / NICHTEROY handstamp (Ayres fig. 1371) in black. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 525. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2250 Peru

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    1863: Lecoq 1 p. brown, a used strip of six with ample to large margins all round cancelled by dotted CUZCO handstamps in black (Emsing E1 = 10 pts.) with manuscript "Recibida" in ink on fifth and sixth stamps, some slight creasing but a remarkable and very rare multiple. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 2148 Brasil

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    1843/1985: Collection several hundred stamps used/unused or in mint condition, incl. Bulls eyes 30 R. and 60 R., various Goats eyes, Dom Pedros, Telegraphs, Newspaper stamps, Airmails, Officials, commemorative issues, souvenir sheets etc., inbetween also some cards, covers and postal stationery items, the latter used and unused, good conditon and nicely arranged in four albums and in one stockbook.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2165 Colombia

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    1937 (4. Jan): Barranquilla Industrial Exhibition, Waterlow Imperforate Proofs on gummed wove paper, complete set of  three with 5 c. maroon, 15 c. light blue and  50 c. red-brown, each in marginal blocks of six, in addition 5 c. and 15 c. vertical pairs of left or right corner sheet. All fresh and fine SG 493/95.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 2168 Colombia

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    1887: Registered envelope from Medellon to Munich, bearing Registration stamp 10 c. red on orange with handwritten '2798' with Colombia 1883, 10 c. orange in a hor. pair, cancelled by oval 'MEDELLIN' handstamp in violet, Barranquilla registration handstamp, Colon cds and 'London Registered' cds in red in transit, reverse with Munich arrival cds's (June 12, 1887). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2140 Argentina

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    1859: Cabecitas - Study of 1 Peso 'Liberty Heads', 70 predominantly used singles on album pages, displaying fine to worn impressions in various schades of blue, various cancels and varieties as 'missing stop after 1' and defective corner (pos. 12), generally fine  four margin examples. An excellent reference collection Scott = $ 2'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2127 USA

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    U.S. Postal Agency in China 1921 (Jan 21): 30 c. on 15 c. tied by “U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, China, R.D.” oval registry handstamp on registered cover to Rotterdam, some toning, purple “U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai, China, Sta. A, Registered Jan. 29, 1921” double-circle datestamp on reverse, New York registry transit cancel, also arrival backstamp (March 8, 1921). Fine, a very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 2206 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on thin white quadrille paper, an unused example with enormous margins all round, an exceptional impression with possible printer's guideline at base, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Rare, just 6 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2018) Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 2136 Philippines

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    1899/1900: Lot six covers / stationery from the US occupied Philippines to Switzerland, two bearing only US stamps without overprints, three with mixed frankings of US stamps and PHILIPPINES - ovpt. stamps and on stationery and one 1900 Philippines stationery with matching definitive. An interesting group, five endorsed "Via Canal de Suez", four registered, all with US Fieldpost datestamps in black, violet or pink.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 2199 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, Serrate perforated all round, used on small piece cancelled by small part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). An exceedingly scarce stamp, just 5 usedexamples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 2266 Uruguay

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    1856 (Oct 1): 80 r. green, a fine unused example, position 20 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7) and showing the crack in the plate below 'S' of CENTAVOS, of fine colour, large margins all round for this issue, a very rare stamp. Signed Todd. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2010) Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 2156 Chile

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    1854/62: Small used group with Desmadryl 5 c. pale reddish brown in a fine margined horizontal pair, 5 c. single example marginal from left of sheet in a deeper shade, 2nd London printing 5 c. red-brown on blued in a delightful strip of three and 10 c. blue in a similarly attractive strip of four (signed Balasse).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 2207 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 1 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on lilac thin quadrille paper, a used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by fancy "8" mute scrolled handstamp of Guadalajara in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). Just 3 used examples recorded. Superb. Cert. Mepsi (2018).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2271 Uruguay

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    1856 (Oct 1): 1 r. carmine vermilion, a fine unused example, position 23 on the plate of 35 subjects (5 x 7), in a deep dull shade, large margins all round for this issue, a fine stamp. Signed E. J. Lee. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2004) Gi 3b/Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 2176 Costa Rica

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    1890: 2 c. green postal stationery card (H&G 3), used from San Jose to Rotterdam, Netherlands up-rated with 1889 1 c. brown tied by 'San Jose / Costa Rica' cds (Nov 7, 1890) in black. Rottedam arrival cds at left (Nov 28) and reverse with New York transit. Fresh and fine usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 2247 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a used pair struck with fine oval PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY / STEAMSHIP / ARICA in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 104 = 90 pts., Emsing fig. E196 = 200 pts.). An exceptional strike in superlative condition for this rarity. Opinion Holcombe (1999).rnrnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 2261 Uruguay

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    1865: Entire letter from Montevideo to Bordeaux, endorsed "p Steamer Français",  bearing Napoléon perf. 80 c. rose tied by 'Ancre' lozenge, octagonal 'Montevideo' (Sept 14, 1865) cds, and 'Brésil Bordeaux' (Oct 17, 1865) cds in black alongside, reverse with 'Guienne' Ship's mail (Sept 24, 1865) cds and Bordeaux (Oct 17, 1865) arrival cds. Fresh and fine usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 2125 USA

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    1847/51: 5 c. red-brown on bluish, 10 c. black on bluish and 1851 3 c. orange-brown Type 1; used examples of fine appearance with good margins all round, minor imperfections with wrinkle on the 10 c., the first issue cancelled by circular red grid handstamps, the 3 c. by New Orleans cds. Certs. Moorhouse (2005) for two Scott = $ 1'300+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 2194 Mexico

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    Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, an unused example with good margins all round, vertical crease at right and closed tear at left but not unattractive, a scarce stamp , with just three unused examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1997) Scott = $ 250.rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 2238 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, a used horizontal strip of four of delightful appearance, margins clear to large all round, first stamp corner crease and third stamp with thin, cancelled by "OTUSCO." straight line handstamps in red (Emsing fig. E58 = 75 pts.). Scarce and most attractive. Signed Moorhouse.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF
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