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  • Lot# : 168 Peru

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    Colonial 1809 (June 15): Registered prepaid cover from Lima to Santiago de Chile, with five # at edges denoting registration with some acid ink faults, struck with "CERTIFICACION / A. LIMA" and straight line "FRANCA"  and "LIMA" handstamps in red. Reverse with rating (Post 6 and registration 10 reales = 16 reales) and docketing of safe receipt as per regulations. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 179 Peru

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    1880/2016: Collection on Minkus leaves in two volumes with a batch of duplicates in a three stockbooks and on loose leaves, containing a good run of through the peiods with some degree of completeness, the later years mainly mnh. There are some older letters with a pre-philatelic registered item and a batch of ten postcards from the 1920s, some varieties including a negative print on the gum side, a range of inverted overprints and many other collectors' gems.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 90 Costa Rica

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    1959: Airmail, Birth Centenary of Presidents Gonzlez Viquez and Oreamuno; the Waterlow Proof set of nine values from 5 c. 2 colon, in imperforate gummed pairs in the completed design, together with vertical pairs of the vignettes only in the issued colours, all with security punch-holes; one or two with minor bends, majority fresh and very fine (18 items). Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 21 Brasil

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    1866: Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion in a vertical pair with single 100 r. blue-green, used on 1876 entire letter from Bahia to Figueira, Portugal somewhat heavily tied by cork obliterators in black. BAHIA despatch cds below (April 10). Reverse with "P. Transatlantico" arrival in violet (April 25). A fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 164 Peru

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    Colonial 1803 (Feb 26): Registered cover front from Lima to Cordova del Tucuman, Argentina, with seven # at edges denoting registration, struck with three line "CERTIFICACION / A. LIMA / FRANCA" in red. Reverse with rating (4½ and 5 reales) and docketing of safe receipt as per regulations "Cordoba, Abril 16 de 1803". Scarce and most appealing.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 64 Chile

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    1855 (May): 2nd Perkins Bacon printing 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, used examples (7, all are wmk. pos. 2) including an immacualte example, marrginal from top of sheet with huge margins all round; horizontal pair in a bright shade, fine single example marginal lined wmk. from base of sheet, three further superb single examples Gi 17.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 107 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow,  a horizontal strip of three of fine colour with large margins all round, used on small piece cancelled by Mexico City grid cancels (either used out of District or cancelled upon arrival) in black (Schatzkes fig. 827). An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Mepsi (1998) Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 203 Venezuela

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    1876/77: ½ r- pink, a cut close example with two line "Estampillas de Correo - Contrasena" inverted overprint, used on 30 October 1876 entire letter to Caracas and tied by good strike of scarce circular "CORREO / LA GUAIRA" negative seal handstamp in black. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 181 Peru

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    1867/1940: Collection of over ninety mainly older letters, covers and postcards starting with two 1867 letters franked for the 10c inland rate, then forwarded by French mail to 'Genua'. Another notable item is a 1907  'AR' letter from 'Lima' via 'New York' to Germany with the US UPU label, among other fine items. This lot needs to be seen to appreciate.  
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 98 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. pale blue, a horizontal pair in a delicate shade, large margins all round and showing the marginal rule at right, diagonal plate scratch below the right hand stamp, cancelled by NIEVES straight line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1894). One or two ironed bends but a charming pair. Signed W.E. Shelton.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 171 Peru

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    1830 (Aug 10): Entire letter from Lima to Plymouth endorsed "per Lucy" at left, struck on entry with fine "MARGATE / SHIP LRE." in black (Robertson S4). Reverse with London cds (Dec 13) in red.Initially rated double at "3/4d.", this altered back to single rate with "1/8d." to pay upon delivery. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 111 Mexico

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    Queretaro 1868: Thick figures 50 c. blue on pale pink, perf. Inv. 12-68, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the 25 c., a used example lightly cancelled at Queretaro in black; with normal 25 c. unused example for comparison. A very rare and elusive stamp. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. B. Behr (1995) Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 72 Chile

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    1858/59: Covers (2) with 1858 entire from Copiapo to Pabellon franked by 10 c. sky-blue bisected diagonally for 5 c. rate tied by circular barred obliterator in black, and 1859 cover with 10 c. blue diagonally bisected tied by target handstamp in black with "CURICO" italic despatch at left in black. A fine pair.rnProvenance: Curico cover, Corinphila sale 196, May 2015, lot 742.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 189 Uruguay

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    1856/1906ca.: Age old lot found in envelope, apparently a lost remainder of a larger collection. For better presentation we just put the better and more interesting stamps on stock cards. Quite a nice selection of classic 'El Sol del Mayo' beginning with the first issue, of good appearance, some with little faults, some in good condition - an ideal lot for 'study'.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 65 Chile

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    1855 (May): 2nd Perkins Bacon printing 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, used examples (9) with fine example (wmk. pos. 1) with small part of Santiago straight line handstamp at top, an attractive horizontal strip of five (wmk. pos. 2) marginal from right of sheet, single example with marginal wmk. at left, pale example with part CORREOS wmk., a very fine group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 78 Colombia

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    1841:  Letter from La Guayara (May 24) to Hamburg forwarded by British Packet,  endorsed with Part strike 'La Guayara Franco' in red. The letter bears a British tax mark and a 40 Schilling tax in red for 40 Hamburg Schillings payable. An oval Stadtpost cachet (Jul 13) is struck on the back documenting a sailing time of around seven weeks. A rare letter. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 77 Chile

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    1892/96: 3 c. blue on pink postal stationery reply cards (7 examples, H&G 14), all used back to addresses in Chile: 1891 example sent back from HAMBURG (FREIHAFEN), 1892 example used back from LEIPZIG, 1892 usage back from LIEGE, 1894 usage back from THEISSEN, 1896 usage from GROSS-LICHTERFELDE and another from OSNABRUCK, 1896 usage from BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE. Some soiling but an unusual group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 126 Panama

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    1860:Entire letter to New York with British P.O. VALPARAISO double arc cds on reverse (Nov 18), fine two line "PAID TO / PANAMA" in red and superb "PANAMA" code A double arc cds of transit (Dec 6) in black. "Steamship / 10" due upon arrival in New York (Dec 26). A fine entire that opens well for Exhibit display. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 15 Argentina

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    1832 (Aug 14): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Ayr, Scotland endorsed "per Emulous Pkt." (Naval Packet), strucvk on entry at Falmouth with typically weak but scarce "BUENOS AYRES / O" handstamp in green, Scottish wheel tax "½" handstamp also in green and reverse with Ayr arrival (Nov 29) and charged "3/9d." due to pay. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 81 Colombia

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    Tolima 1886 (April): 2 peso violet, perf. 12 horizontally only, with flagstaffs, an unused sheeet of twenty (4 x 5) with margins all round, position 19-20 showing the tête-bêche pair, tiny stain on position 20 perforations at base, otherwise fresh and fine, a scarce sheet. Ex Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 625.rn rn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 132 Panama

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    1886: Unadopted Essays prepared by Michelson in Germany, the set of seven perforated Essays in blocks of four on gummed tinted paper: 1 c. brown, 2½ c. violet, 5 c. green, 10 c. deep blue, 20 c. rose, 50 c. orange aand 1 peso ultramarine, all marginal or corner marginal. Rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 141 Panama

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    1923/25: 2 c. carmine Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery Proof by the American Bank Note Co. struck on medium white wove paper (129 x 95 mm.) endorsed "Last" in pencil at top right, prepared for the stationer envelope (H&G B11). Minor wrinkles but very rare. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 28 Brasil

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    1844 (Dec. 22): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva, Switzerland endorsed "pr. Rose", struck on obverse with fine "OUTRE-MER / LE HAVRE" in red (Feb. 24) and rated "9" in red manuscript. Rewverse, opening well for display with "Geneve" cds of receipt (Feb. 27) in red. A scarce destination at this date.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 44 Chile

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    1849 (Sept 14): Prepaid cover from Paris via London (Sept 15) to Santiago de Chile endorsed "Voie d'Angleterre et de Panama", addressed to the French Consul General, with straight line "ULTRAMAR" in red and docketed "1½" and "VALPARAISO" and "2" with a total of 3½ reales due. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 146 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1916: 2 c. black & carmine overprinted postal stationery envelope with CANAL ZONE in black, diagonally overprinted "SPECIMEN" in red with file print order number "F4867" at top left also in red. Two security punch-holes, sold together with original American Bank Note Co. index card. Rare and very fine. Ex collection Gibbs and the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 117 Mexico

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    1864/66: The small range (12) with used examples incl. ½ r. (2, one Inv. 162-1865 to Mexico with 200 sent only), 1 r. ultramarine from 1st. period used in Moctezuma, 2 r. orange (3, two are sub-consigned), 4 r. green (3, two from Vera Cruz from Inv. 6-1866 and 38-1866) and 8 r. red (3, from Mexico City Inv. 219-1864, two from Vera Cruz Inv. 171-1865 and 6-1866), generally very fine, a scarce group Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 38 Brasil

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    1876/79: Dom Pedro rouletted 20 r. violet, a horizontal strip of five used on reverse of cover from Urubu to Maranhao, all tied by segmented cork cancellations in black. File fold affects the second stamp but a most attractive and scarce usage. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 7 Hawaii

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    1893: Princess 1 c. green overprinted "Provisional Govt. / 1893" in red in a complete unused pane of fifty (5 x 10) and King David 2 c. rose overprinted "Provisional Govt. / 1893" in black in a complete unused pane of fifty (5 x 10), each with American Bank Note Co. imprint at base, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce multiples.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 199 Venezuela

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    1860: Coarse Impression ½ r. yellow, two fine examples, used on 1861 double rate cover to Caracas endorsed "2 Correo" in manuscript, tied by bold "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" circular datestamp (Jan 29) in black. A fresh and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 147 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1919: Legal size 'Penalty' envelope especially printed for the Victory Loan Committee at Balboa Heights, Canal Zone sent from Cristobal by first "Ocean to Ocean" Submarine Mail service with "First Trip / Submarine Mail / USSS C-3" blue despatch (May 7, 6.00 am) and Balboa Heights arrival in violet (May 7, 2.00 pm.). Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 45 Chile

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    1865: Entire letter to New York struck on despatch with double ring "SERENA / CHILE" cds (March 17) in black; with three line dated "PANAMA / TRANSIT" in black (April 4) and struck with two line "STEAM / SHIP" and "34" (cents) due marking on arrival (19 Jan 1866). Scarce and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 84 Costa Rica

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    1863: ½ r. blue, a used example on 1872 entire letter (Sept 27) from Puntas Arenas to San Jose tied by oval "PARENAS" handstamp in black with circular sender's cachet in blue at lower left. Internal docketing of receipt (Sept 29). A fine and rare usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 30 Brasil

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    1851 (Aug.) : Second sheet of entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Ayres endorsed "p. Camilla", struck with "♚ / PAID AT / RIO DE JANEIRO" in black and carried at single rate with manuscript "1/-" in red. Reverse with poor double arc "RIO-JANEIRO" cds in black. Refolded but an attractive cover Gi CC3 = £ 850.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 167 Peru

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    Colonial 1809 (Jan 24): Prepaid cover from Arequipa to Salta, Argentina addressed to a lawyer for the Real Audiencia de Charcas, struck with straight line "FRANCA" and truncated "AREQPA" in red (Colareta fig. 3 - earliest recorded usage +1f), rated "3½" reales paid in manuscript at right. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 1 USA

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    1742c.: Cover from New York addressed to the "Rt. Honourable George Thomas Esq., Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Provice of Pennsylvania and the Counties of New-Castle, Kent and Sussex on the Delaware, in Philadelphia" with manuscript "NY dust 9:-" at top in ink. Interior of cover with notes regarding payments. Thomas was Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania from 1738-1747. Rare.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 123 Panama

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    1857 (May 20): Unpaid cover from New York to Bogotá, addressed to Tomas de Mosquera (later President of Colombia), placed into the mails in Colon, rated "25" centavos to pay in red crayon manuscript, struck with superb circular "ADMINISTRACION DE CORREOS DE COLON / DABE" in red ('Dabe' an error for 'Debe'). Superb. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 99 Mexico

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    Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. deep blue, a horizontal strip of four in a deep shade, used on 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by boxed and dated AGUASCALIENTES handstamp (March 31) in black (Schatzkes fig. 11A). A most attractive and scarce cover. Signed A. Diena, Lee Josling, Köhler, Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 125 Panama

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    1860 (Oct 31): Entire letter from Barranquilla to New York, carried outside the mails, struck with oval framed Forwarding Agent's cachet "From / T.R. COWAN / SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT / COLON. NEW GRANADA", superb in red. Internal docketing of receipt and answer (Nov 27) in New York. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 69 Chile

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    1857/65: Estancos 5 c. red, a used horizontal strip of five, clear to large margins all round and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, cancelled by neat target handstamps in black; and a 'set' of five from the final Post Office printing, all lightly cancelled in black showing all four watermark orientations.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 165 Peru

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    Colonial 1803 (Aug 26): Registered prepaid cover from Lima to Huamanga, with seven # at edges denoting registration, struck with "CERTIFICACION / A. LIMA" and straight line "FRANCA" in red. Reverse with rating (Post 13½ and registration 8 reales = 21½ reales) and docketing of safe receipt as per regulations. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 96 Haiti

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    1898/99: President Sam 3 c. green, a used example, trivial aging, on 1902 postcard of Port au Prince to Florence, Italy tied by circular "THE MONSON STEAMSHIP LINE" cachet in violet with Flag vignette. Reverse with New York transit and Firenze arrival.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 58 Chile

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    1854 (April): Recess by Gillet, 5 c. burnt sienna, a used example with margins all round and sheet marginal at base with lined watermark, slight surface scuff at top, lightly cancelled by black target handstamp in black. Despite the imperfection, very rare and most appealing Gi 10 = £ 450/Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 49 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, a used example of fine colour with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by target handstamp in black. A scarce stamp, much under-catalogued Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 50 Chile

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon, London 1853 (July 1): 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish, wmk. 1, a used example of fine colour with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by target handstamp in black. A scarce stamp, much under-catalogued Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 166 Peru

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    Colonial 1803: Registered prepaid cover from Lima to Huancavelica with manuscript "Sale Septre 26 / 803" at base, struck with straight line "FRANCA" and two line "CERTIFICACION / A LIMA" in red (Tizón figs. 16+19). Reverse with manuscript rate breakdown "Porte 6½ + Drchos 8 = 14½" reales. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 202 Venezuela

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    1875: 1 r. vermilion, overprinted "Contrasena / Estampilla de Correos" in black, used on 1876 entire letter to Caracas tied by fine strike of scarce oval "CORREO DE VENEZUELA / VALENCIA" datestamp (May 11) in black. A scarce and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 22 Argentina

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    Incoming Airmail 1937 (Feb. 2): Legal sized registered business envelope from "Baltimore MD Feb 2. 37", franked with 1922/25 Head of Freedom 5 $ carmine and blue and additional adhesives of 15 c., sent by airmail to "Rosario Argentina 11. Feb.37", RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED and returned to "Baltimore MD Feb 12. 1937". Rare high 5$ - franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 175 Peru

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    1858: 1 d. slate-blue, two horizontal pairs with large margins all round, used on 7 April 1860 cover endorsed "per Vapor" to Lima, La Chambre correspondence, each pair tied by straight line TRUJILLO handstamps in black. A charming and rare double rate cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 27 Brasil

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    1804 (June 8): Entire letter from Maranhão to Lisbon, Portugal endorsed "Intrepid" at lower left, struck on despatch with fine "MARANHAO" straight line handstamp in black with "80" reis rate in manuscript at top. Slight acid ink in address but a very scarce and very fine early entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 85 Costa Rica

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    1863: ½ r. deep blue, early printing, used on cover to President Jesus Jimenez in San Jose, tied by bold "1" barred numeral handstamp with oval framed "CARTAGO" handstamp of despatch at upper right. A rare issue on letter.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 89 Costa Rica

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    1926 (June 4): Waterlow Die Proof for Airmail 20 c. value, imperforate on thin paper showing the printer's guide lines at sides, printed in blue & green (issued in ultramarine), with small security punch-hole and overprinted "WATERLOW & SONS LTD. / SPECIMEN" diagonally in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 42 Chile

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    1838 (Feb 21): Entire letter from Valparaiso to London endorsed "per Maria", struck on flap with framed "SWANSEA / SHIP LETTER" in black (Robertson S3), with London arrival cds (June 18) in red, charged "4/9d" due to pay in manuscript. Opens well for Exhibit display. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 207 Venezuela

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    1909: Sucre 15 c. violet, a single and a diagonally bisected example used on 1910 cover from Guaraque to Maracaibo, each tied by "VENEZUELA / TOVAR" datestamps (Oct 7) in blue-black. An unusual and attractive cover, presumably bisected to pay the 25 c. rate. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 19 Argentina

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    Confederation 1858 (May): 5 c. bright red, a used example, with good to large margins all round, used on cover to Tucuman tied by oval "CORREO NACIONAL / FRANCA / ROSARIO" handstamp in black. File fold just above the adhesive but fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 92 Costa Rica

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    1896: Reply half of Germany 10 pf. red postal stationery card, used back from San José to Regensburg with blue "SAN JOSE / COSTA RICA" cds (Aug 27) with Regensburg arrival cds (Sept 15) in black at left. An unusual usage. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 200 Venezuela

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    1863/64: Eagle issue 1 r. blue, a diagonally bisected example used on circa 1864 cover to Caracas, tied by "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" cds in black (May 20). Scarce and most attractive. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 135 Panama

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    1903: "Republica de / Panama" overprint in blue-black on 2 c. rose, a vertical pair on piece (ex a Mallet correspondence cover), lower sta,p variety "Overprint Omitted", tied by scarce "BRITISH PACKET AGENCY / PANAMA" cds (18 Feb1904) in black. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 74 Chile

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    Juan Fernandez Islands 1904/1918: Small group of 4 cards with three differing views of the islands, three franked by 1901/02 5 c. blue all cancelled by "ISLAS DE JUAN FERNANDEZ / CHILE" datestamps and 1918 card with 10 c. black & blue similarly tied on Alexander Selkirk postcard. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 101 Mexico

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    Pachuca 1856: 2 r. pale green, two used examples with good margins all round, each with District name in red, one cancelled by oval framed FRANCO / EN ACTOPAN in black and the second example cancelled by framed ML DEL / CHICO handstamp in red (Schatzkes figs. 1123 and 1129). Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 205 Venezuela

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    1882/88: Fourth Escuelas 50 c. blue, perf., a diagonally bisected example used on 1888 cover to Petare tied by scarce "CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / HIGUEROTE" cds (Jan 26) in black. Scarce stamp on letter and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 197 Venezuela

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    1859/62: ½ r. orange, coarse impression, a used example , just touched on 1861 entire letter to Caracas, tied by circular "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" circular datestamp (July 26), struck in greenish ink. Rare thus. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 12 USA

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    1860/1960: Lot of ca. 80 items, of which one front and one part of a cover, beginning with some attractive 19th century letters, quite a lot of stationery (circulated and uncirculated) and picture postcards, register covers, air mail, one parcel card highly franked form Switzerland to the USA. Regarding ciculated mail the destination is often Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 40 Brasil

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    1843/1930: Collection beginning with a complete 'BULL'S-EYES' set, the 30r being worn impression, the 60r early impression and the 90r an intermediate impression, all with minor defects. Then a good range later issues with a fine 1854 430r yellow used. A good range of Pedro II and later issues, as well as five better covers round of this fine lot.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 41 Brasil

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    1844/61: Small used group (6) with Inclinado 10 r. black pair cancelled in red, delightful 1850 10 r. black block of four, single 180 r. black cancelled in blue, 1861 Coloridos with superb 280 r. red, single 430 r. yellow and a vertical pair; generally fine, a most appealing selection Scott = $ 845+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 13 USA

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    1980/96: Lot 15 memorial covers with included coins and medals, seven of them shwoing large items in pure silver, in addition some other special items, all to remember famous persons as John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, Mount Rushmore or Statue of Liberty, in an album.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 75 CHF

    Lot# : 148 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1923: Unissued 1 c. green Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery Proof with CANAL ZONE below the indicia, struck on medium white wove paper (148 x 102 mm.) endorsed "Last" in pencil at top right. Rare and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 186 Uruguay

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    1877/79: Rouletted 5 c. green and 20 c. bistre, used on 1882 registered cover to Carrara, Italy tied by "Correo / Paysandu" despatch cds (Jan 21). Framed "RECOMENDADA" at right, reverse with slight flap fault and Carrara cds. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 170 Peru

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    1830c.: Large canvas cover front prepaid to the President of the Justices in Trujillo with manuscript weight and rare "90¾ oz. con vebaja 261½ rs." at top, struck with fine "CAXAMARCA" and "FRANCA" straight line handstamps in red (Colareta 2+1f). Scarce and most unusual.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 209 Venezuela

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    1937: Air Post Surcharge set of six values, used on registered cover to Aruba, all neatly tied by "La Guaira / Venezuela" cds's in blue (July 13). Reverse with "Aruba / Oranjestad" arrival cds (July 14). Philatelic but scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estatern.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 190 Uruguay

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    1858/1935: Collection on album pages with some better issues used/unused with unused 1858 180 c. green and 240 dull vermillion, 1858/60 used sets with thin numerals to 240 c. vermilion and thick numerals to 180 c yellow green, the later issues with sets or part of sets to $3, 1921/22 airmails to Pegasus types as well as some officials.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 20 Argentina

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    1865: Rivadavia 5 c. brown-rose, prf. 11½, a worn example used on 20 April 1866 enttire letter to Tupisa tied by oval "CORREOS / DE SALTA" handstamp in black. An attractive entire. Ex the Brian Moorhoue estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 149 Panama

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    Canal Zone 1923: Unissued 1 c. green Panama Coat of Arms embossed stationery envelope with CANAL ZONE below the indicia, diagonally perforated "SPECIMEN / A.B.N. Co." with file print order number "F7429" at top in red. Rare and very fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 198 Venezuela

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    1860: Coarse Impression ½ r. yellow, large margins all round, used on 1860 entire letter to Victoria tied by bold "CORREOS / CARACAS" circular datestamp (Nov 18) in black. A fresh and fine entire. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 113 Mexico

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    1935: Non-Stop-Flight Amelia Earhart, 20 c. carmine with overprint. Unmounted and original gum with various signatures, certifcate FRIEDL EXPER COMMITTE, issued by Herbert J. Bloch and also signed by him. The Mandandt of the expertise was. F. W. Kessler, the famous airmail dealer from New York,  Mi =  € 3000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 36 Brasil

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    1844/46: Inclinado 600 r. black, a used example from the lower left corner of the sheet and showing the marginal lines on two sides, large margins all round, lightly cancelled by circular datestamp in black. Rare. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 2'200.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 2 USA

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    18478: Franklin 5 c. pale red-brown on blued, a used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by barred grid obliterator in red. Signed Georg Bühler Scott = $ 425.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 48 Chile

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    1853 (July 1): Perkins Bacon 10 c. deep bright blue, imperforate, wmk.position 1, a used example with large even margins all round, of deep rich colour, cancelled by light target handstamp in black Gi 2 = £ 100/Scott = $ 150.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 110 Mexico

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    Mexico 1867: Gothic Mexico 8 r. green on red red-brown, a used example with large margins all round (rare on this stamp), lightly cancelled in black. Signed J.K. Bash, J.F. Brun. Certs. Calves (2005), Behr (2010) Scott = $ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 56 Chile

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    1854 (Feb): Recess by Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon plates, the selection of used examples (10) most in differing shades from chestnut to deep reddis-brown, all with four margins, all cancelled in black, a choice group Gi 3/5 = £ 250+/Scott = $ 350+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 104 Mexico

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    Victoria 1856: 2 r. emerald, a used example with large margins all round of this scarce shade, cancelled by framed TULA DE / TAMAULIPAS handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1838) in red. A fine and scarce stamp. Signed Todd AIEP.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 182 Uruguay

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    1857: Prepaid cover to Carmelo with fine strike of oval "ADMON DE CORREOS / MONTEVIDEO" datestamp (Sept 10), framed "FRANCO" and square Inspector's marking all struck in green. A scarce and fine cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 116 Mexico

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    1856/1903: Collection in mainly used condition, containing a fine range of the 'Hidalgo' and subsequent issues, including eight entires and  some varieties, including two stamps with a 'Pli accordeon' pre print paper fold, and some postmark and district overprint interest.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 61 Chile

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    1854 (July): Lithographed by Gillet, 5 c. pale brown, a used example with large margins all round, close at lower left, in a pale shade, cancelled by target handstamp in black. Scarce Gi 7 = £ 200/Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5 USA

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    Lindberghiana 1926 (Dec. 3):CONTRACT AIR MAIL SERVICE / DAILY REPORT - Pilot Receipt Official Form 270 receipt for mail, flown and signed by Charles Lindbergh by his own hand, cancelled by "SPRINGFIELD ILL DEC 3 7AM" duplex. A fine and outstanding airpost document.rn 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 32 Brasil

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    1843: Bullseye 60 r. grey-black, Intermediate impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by straight line "ITABIRA" handstamp in red (Ayres fig. 1143). A scarce and most attractive stamp Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 114 Mexico

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 26 Bolivia

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    1886: Prepaid cover struck on despatch with superb oval framed "POOPO / FRANCA" in dull violet ink, mailed to Chilean occupied Tacna with arrival cds "Tacna / Chile" in black (Jan 26) on reverse. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 159 Peru

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    Colonial 1779: Cover from Cuenca to Lima, Peru endorsed at lower left "Moneda de Por Puerto Rico / Cartagena de Indias / Coruña" in manuscript, with truncated "ESPANA" handstamp applied in red at Corunna. Slight vertical scuffing but rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 153 Peru

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    Colonial 1607 (March 20): Entire letter from Los Reyes (Lima) to Sevilla, Spain with long letter on two pages, sadly without translation, addressed to Pedro Ribera en la cuidad de Sevilla. Extremely rare and early entire with full content and very fine.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 95 Ecuador

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    1830/95: Interesting lot with 118 Ecuador forerunners, showing a broad variety of fine strikes (mainly in red) from various villages in Ecuador addressed to Quito, good condition, mounted on album pages and housed in a small box.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 35 Brasil

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    1844/46: Inclinado 600 r. black, a used example with good to large margins all round, lightly cancelled by part cds in black. Rare so fine. Cert. B. Behr (1980) Scott = $ 2'200.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 34 Brasil

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    1844/46: Inclinado 600 r. black, a used example with good even margins all round, lightly cancelled by part oval handstamp in black. Scarce so fine. Signed Brun, Goebel (1997) Scott = $ 2'200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 39 Brasil

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    1843/1879: Collection of sixty-five used classic stamps including a very respectable intermediate impression 60r 'BULLSEYE' signed Thier, a cut close 90r 'BULLSEYE' with later stamps on a large stock card all in mixed condition.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 14 Argentina

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    Colonial 1799 (July 26): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Lima, Peru struck with fine "BUENOS / AYRES" handstamp in red, rated "4½" reales in manuscript. Slight acid ink fault but scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 25 Argentina

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    Incoming Mail 1897/1910: Group of 10 piture postcards from Europe to Argentine, incl. 1902 card from Bundaberg, Queensland (Native fishing, Mulgrave River) and 1907 card from Krugersdorp / Transvaal to Buenos Aires as well as 1910 card from Sweden to Rosario.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 173 Peru

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    1851 (July and Aug): Entire letter (2) each addressed to the Administrator of Posts in Trujillo, each struck with oval Official cachets "CAPITA DEL PUERTO HUANCHACO" in black, each with reply written at base of original letter.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 160 Peru

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    Colonial 1796c.: Cover front to the Customs Office in Chala, struck with straight line "YCA" handstamp in red-brown (Colareta fig. 1) and seemingly rated '8' reales in manuscript. A fine strike.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 105 Mexico

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    Vera Cruz 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval VERA CRUZ datestamp (28 Feb 1857) in black. A choice example. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 200.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 163 Peru

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    Colonial 1800c.: Unpaid cover to the Postal Intendant in Caxamarca rated "2½" reales due to pay in manuscript (for a distance of 45 leagues), struck with fair "LIMA" straight line in black.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 144 Panama

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    1878/1960ca. Nice collection mostly unused, mounted stamps with a smaller proportion of used, some better sets represented, including two covers and a picture post card. Consigners catalog value Michel ca. € 1000.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF
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