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  • Lot# : 3780 Panama

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    1903: Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 10 c. yellow, used on cover, from Bocas del Toro to Steinkirchen, Germany, dated 31 December 1903, tied by the violet 'Panama' provisional overprint and a single circle Bocas del Toro datestamp also in violet; the overprint being applied at the post office at the time the postage was cancelled; a Steinkirchen datestamp in black alongside dated 17 January 1904, redirected on arrival to Stade, to the revesre a block of ten 1 c. green with no overprint, tied by Mobile machine cancel dated 5 January 1904, also a New York transit 7 January and arrival in Stade the date unclear, envelope has three vertical creases, two which do not affect the adhesives, one which runs centrally well clear of the 10 c. although does run between the second and third row of the block of ten separating it into a block of four and block of six, soiling, nonetheless an extremely rare cover. One of four examples recorded and the only example with the handstamp variety. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).  Additionally, comes with a cover franked with a horizontal pair 10 c. orange sent from Bocas del Toro, lacking the overprint, dated 29 January 1904 (which was during the use of the Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals), presented upon an exhibition page with two used singles (1 c & 10 c.). Rare group; two covers recorded lacking the surcharge during the period of use.rnRef: Copa Carta, August 1984, page 11. Chemi JM. The Yucatan Affair (1974), The American Philatelic Society. 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3520 Panama

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    1870/72: Great Britain Post Offices Abroad: 6 d. grey, plate 14, five examples, used on cover from Panama to Newark, England, dated 20 January 1876, tied by faint strike of the 'C35' horizontal oval in black, 'PANAMA' datestamp alongside, endorsed "Per West Indian / Mail", to reverse an arrival dated 19 February 1876, the backflap embossed in red "H.M.S. Tenedos", has been taped along the base causing adhesive stain, some opening faults and imperfections around edges as might be expected, also wing margins trimmed at right side and perfs trimmed top left, envelope opened out for display at some stage, a rare double-rate franking.rnNote: HMS Tenedos was a Sloop, screw propulsion, wooden, 6 gun corvette, commanded by Captain Edwin John Pollard, stationed in the Pacific until March 1878, when it was moved to the West African region.rnReference: According to the Karl Louis card index only one other cover recorded with five 6d grey from Panama, which also comes from the same correspondence and was part of the Dr Kornan Collection, Harmers, 27 September 1994, lot 185.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3532 Panama

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    1859: First Issue, 20 c. ultramarine, stone A, position 26, used on cover originating from Panama to Bogotá, dated 21st June 1859, cancelled by blue "0" numeral handstamp, forwarded by Hurtado Hermanos (forwarding agent oval cachet in black top right), transferred to the forwarding agent Abello in Santa Marta with the agent's blue oval mark lower left, handed to the Santa Marta post office paying the 20 c. single rate to Bogotá, a manuscript note by Abello E. Hijos to reverse "SANTAMARTE, June 26/860 / remitida hoy" (dispatched today), stamp just touched across base otherwise clear margins, diagonal crease lower right affecting part of lower left of adhesive although not immediately apparent and of no importance, very rare example; one of only five first issue covers carried by forwarding agents (double forwarded letters even scarcer) and the only recorded cover originating from Panama franked with Colombia first issue. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009) which states "...this cover probably unique." and Cert. Moorhouse (2009) which states "...only recorded cover from Panama that is franked with an 1859 first issue.."rnProvenance: Ex Juan Santa María Collection, Investphila, 25-27 September 2009, lot 418.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 3501 Panama

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    1807: Entire letter from Panama to Santa Fè de Bogotá (New Granada), dated 30 September 1807, addressed to Camilo Torres, with superb strikes of the 'PANAMÀ' straightline handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) in combination with a superb "FRANCA" handstamp (Tizon 4 = RRR), both in red, indicating pre-payment, exceptional quality, extremely rare; one of four letters reported with both marks, this being the earliest known and by far the better example and only twenty-one covers with the 'PANAMÀ' handstamp are recorded during the Colonial Period.rnNote: Camilo Torres  (1766 - 1816), was a Colombian Politician credited as being an early founder of the Panama nation due to his fight for independence from Spain. He was executed for treason against the Spanish monarchy.rnReference: Copacarta, September 1992, Jim Cross (described this cover as the only reported letter with both marks, subsequently an additional example was discovered, dated 2 December 1808 which sold at the Dr Hugo Goeggel sale, Corinphila, February 2013, lot 4264, (CHF 2'600) and later ex Alfredo Frohlich, Robert A. Siegel, 4 December 2018, lot 1504, ($1'400).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 3598 Panama

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    1887: Provisional 5 c. overprint in violet on 10 c. black on yellow, horizontal pair, and 10 c. black on yellow, used on printed commercial envelope, from Panama to New York, dated 15 November 1888, endorsed "Per S.S. City of Para", tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in blue, New York Paid double-circle to reverse dated 24 November, vertical filing crease to left side well clear of the adhesives, otherwise fine and rare. One of two reported with the 5 c. Provisional violet overprint. rnNote: These provisional overprints, applied with a rubber stamp in violet ink, may have been a solution to a brief shortage of 20c and or 5c postage, performed by a district postmaster without official authorisation. A cover from the same correspondence franked with a 20c dated 16 October 1888 is the earliest known use of this value. This may suggest that this first delivery of 20c value to the post office in question was used up in its entirety between 16 October and 15 November 1888.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection; ex Dr Norman Hubbard; and ex José Luis Castillejo Collection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 3757 Panama

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    1902: First Colón Provisionals, 2 c. black postal stationery card, uprated with 1 c. green and 2 c. rose, the 'REPUBLICA DE / PANAMA' violet overprint applied three times, one to the 2 c. value, once across both stamps and an additional impression to the card (indicating the overprint was applied at the time of posting), sent from Colón to Württemberg, Germany, dated 17 November 1903 (correspondent date 16 Nov.), card cancelled by faint cds in black the location which is indistinct (probably a transit cancel), the postage tied by Colón duplex in violet, an arrival datestamp to front 'Cannstatt' 4 December 1903; the content mentions "..five American warships in the harbour....are properly guarded..', minor imperfection and small piece of brown paper tape fixed to part of bottom edge which does not detract, very rare mailing. Only recorded example with the overprint applied in this fashion, the second earliest known use of the Colón Provisional. An important and unique item.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3772 Panama

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    1903: Fourth Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, horizontal pair, in combination with Third Colón Provisional 5 c. blue (Scott 130) with 'A.R./COLON' (Acknowledgement of Receipt) handstamp in violet, 20 c. red-brown registration stamp (F17), used on registered wrapper front (with part of back also), from Colón to New York, dated 18 May 1904, 1 c. pair tied by Colón duplex in violet, to reverse two New York arrivals dated 26 May 1904, front has central vertical crease which has split at top and bottom, soiled and large part of back missing, no doubt has philatelic origins, however a rare use of the Fourth Colón issue. One of three recorded. This being the only example with a pair of the 1 c. value. Additionally, comes with an album page illustrating the Fourth Colón overprint on unused stamps, including a block of four 1 c. and 20 c. and three singles of the 50 c. (x2 pelure paper) all come with Moorhouse certificates (2016).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 3597 Panama

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    Provisional overprint 1887: 5 c. in violet on 10 c. black on yellow, horizontal pair, and 10 c. black on yellow, used on printed commercial envelope, from Panama to New York, dated 15 November 1888, endorsed "Per S.S. City of Para", tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in blue, New York Paid double-circle to reverse dated 24 November, perforations across top of pair are clipped or dulled, central vertical filing crease clear of stamps and soiled, otherwise fine and rare. One of two reported with the 5 c. Provisional violet overprint.rnNote: These Provisional overprints, applied with a rubber stamp in violet ink, may have been a solution to a brief shortage of 20c and or 5c postage, performed by a district postmaster without official authorisation. A cover from the same correspondence franked with a 20c dated 16 October 1888 is the earliest known use of this value. This may suggest that this first delivery of 20c value was used between these two dates.rnProvenance: Ex F. W. Lange Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3686 Panama

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    1892: French Canal Zone, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown and 1 p. lake, block of five, used in combination with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, on large commercial envelope 'Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama', from Panama to Paris, France, dated 3 February 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, endorsed 'Via New York', New York Exchange registered label, to the reverse New York transit dated 12 February and Paris arrival 22 February, cover has vertical filing crease well clear of stamps, damage to corners of envelope, wrinkling as would be expected with such large mailings, stamp remarkably fine all with vibrant colour and fresh, extremely rare cover. Largest known franking of the second Map issue; one of five covers known with 1 p. value. The block of five being the largest multiple used on cover. One of three covers franked with the 50 c. Excellent item. Exhibition piece.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3730 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 20 c. violet, overprint reading upwards, used on commercial registered envelope with 10 c. red on 20 c. red-brown registration stamp (Scott F10), blue '5409' handstamp number, from Panama to Napoli, Italy, dated 30 May 1904, with New York Exchange registered label affected by vertical filing crease centrally which does not affect stamps, some creasing top and small opening fault top left, rare example of the registration stamp used in combination with 20 c. from the third overprint. A similar example sold in the Charles F. Meroni Jr. collection of Panama registered mail described as one of two (Schuyler J. Rumsey, 27 April 2014, lot 357) although both were offered at that sale. Additionally comes with three registered covers each franked with a single 20 c. blue, sent to destinations, including Italy, USA and France, scarce group, valuable selection (4).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3756 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, strip of three and four singles affixed to front and strip of three attached to reverse of cover, from Colón to London, dated 16 November 1903, tied to front by Colón duplex cancel in violet, 'T/Colon' circular tax mark in violet and partial 'JAMA/TRANS' (Jamaica transit mark) in black alongside, a postage due handstamp applied on arrival in London 'SD/1/3/F.B.' also in black, to the reverse the strip of three cancelled by 'A01' horizontal oval of the British Post Office in Kingston, Jamaica, a 'BUZON/COLON' framed rectangular in purple, also a Kingston Jamaica transit dated 19 November and London arrival dated 10 December 1903, flap has 'The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company' logo printed in blue, middle stamp of the strip of three has fault, some soiling, otherwise fine. Earliest known date of the First Colón Provisionals; one of two covers recorded on 16 November, both of which are offered in this sale; rare example underpaid to England. rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3669 Panama

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    Combination with 'Retardo' Late Fee adhesive, French Canal Zone: 1892: 10 c. orange, horizontal pair, in combination with Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose 'Retardo' (I2), used on French Canal stationery envelope, sent to Paris, dated 28 January 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, with 'T/Panama' circle tax mark in black alongside, manuscript '0.80c' crossed-out and replaced by '0.75c', three French postage dues affixed, a 15 c. green and two 30 c. red (Scott J31 & J34) corresponding to the manuscript calculations, cancelled by triangle handstamp in black, to the reverse a London transit dated 16 February and Paris arrival 17th February 1898, small fault top left, minor bends and creasing to left side well clear of adhesives, top of Retardo perfs. trimmed, otherwise fine. A rare and visually spectacular example.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3738 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, selection of three scarce covers franked with 5 c. blue examples, including 1904 registered envelope franked with third Panama provisionals 1 c. green, pair 2 c. rose, a 5 c. blue and also 5 c. blue with 'AR' oval handstamp in red (Scott H4) and 10 c. red on 20 c. blue registration stamp (Scott F11) sent from Panama to Paris with New York Exchange registered label; also 1904 registered legal size official envelope to Germany with magenta "D. Office/R/No……." and "AR/Panama" oval handstamps with blue "2326" registry number handstamp inset, small corner fault to lower right of envelope (note: an almost identical cover was offered in the Charles F. Meroni Jr. collection of Panama Registered Mail and described as the only registered covers with these marks); and a 1905 postcard from Colón to St. Lucia, British West Indies, franked with single 5 c. blue, a rare example; the only know with this issue to St. Lucia; a rare group (3).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3737 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, horizontal pair, two strips of three and two singles, used on a maritime cover, posted onboard a ship in Colón to Berlin, Germany, dated 16 December 1904, tied by New Orleans datestamp, endorsed 'Via Mobile - New York', cover addressed to 'Willy König' (later a famous meterorologist who was studying at Berlin at the time), to the back a small New Orleans circular transit and a 'Besteht vom Postamte' datestamp 30 December 1904, four stamps have trimmed perfs. top which do not detract, otherwise fine, an eye catching and attractive example, rare 10 c. franking using the fourth Panama overprints. rnNote: Willi König (1884-1955) developed a new daily weather forecasting method building upon the work of Vilhelm Bjerknes' polar front theory.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3777 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 20 c. violet, used on registered cover with 20 c. blue on blue registration stamp with manuscript '1604', from Bocas del Toro to San Francisco, USA, dated 10 December 1903, tied to pink envelope by "Bocas del Toro / 10 Dic 1903" datestamp in purple, endorsed "Via New Orleans", two blue registry handstamp numbers applied alongside, to the reverse a magenta New Orleans transit mark dated 18 December 1903, very fine, rare. Only eight covers recorded with the 'D. DE PANAMA' overprint. An important cover.rnNote: The first Bocas del Toro overprinted handstamps 'R DE PANAMA' in violet were applied to the F17 registration stamp creating F21 which was not revalued even though the rate had been reduced to 10 centavos.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection; ex The Charles F. Meroni Jr. Collection, Schuyler J. Rumsey, 27 April 2014, lot 407.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3516 Panama

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    1867: British Post Offices Abroad: 1 s. green, plate 4, lettered RJ, used on reduced cover from Panama to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, dated 25 March 1867, tied by the horizontal oval "C35" in black with 'PANAMA' datestamp in black alongside, to reverse a 'SYDNEY' arrival dated 1 May 1867, horizontal and vertical filing creases well clear of adhesive, soiled, however rare GB used abroad in Panama sent to Australia; a unique mailing to Sydney being the only recorded example to New South Wales. We know of only one other sent to Australia, Melborne, Victoria, (The 'Dubois' Collection, Corinphila, 7 September 2020, lot 5606, realised CHF1'500) which was cancelled by the more common oval duplex "PANAMA 7 C35".rnProvenance: Ex James de Voss Collection; Ex Dr. Paul Kornan Collection, Harmers, New York, 27 September 1994, lot 182; Phillips, 6 April 1995, lot 208.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3739 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, four singles and 2 c. rose, two singles, applied to reverse of registered cover, together with additional 2 c. rose, 10 c. green registration stamp (manuscript No. 457) and 5 c. blue 'AR' to front, sent from El Boquete, Province of Chiriquí to Nantes, France, dated 13 June 1905, tied by very fine undated 'Administracion Subalterna de Correos / El Boquete' datestamp in violet, a dated 'Recomedados Panama' circular alongside 13 June, New York Exchange registered label overlapping registration stamp, to the back a New York transit dated 23 June and arrival 3 July, cover opened out for display, some minor creasing and pinned to left side, rare example from a small mountain town in the westernmost Province of Chiriquí, approx. 60 kilometres from the border with Costa Rica.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3662 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David to Panama, dated 10 December 1894, tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in violet, with Panama arrival alongside in black, two vertical filing creases clear of the adhesive, stamp has gum on surface and an adhesion with a surface rub, nonetheless remains attractive, rare. Just seven covers known with bisect 10 c from David. Come with a letter from Captain Bass, dated 5th January 1895, which explains that x20 10 c. were bisected (giving a total of x40 bisected 10 c. singles) on account of a shortage of 5 c. stamps. Also a cutting from Stanley Gibbons Monthly Journal, 28 February 1895, reporting the use of the bisected 10 c. and the 'dearth' of stamps. A wonderful assembly.rnProvenance: Ex the famous Captain Bass correspondence; ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3764 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, small study, comprising four album pages, including six covers of which four are franked with 10 c. yellow, one of which has a vertical pair and one a Panama Railroad Company envelope to Texas, which has been redirected San Antonio and unclaimed with USA 1 c. postage due tied by pen cancel; also a wrapper franked with four 1 c. green singles sent to El Salvador and a small registered cover franked with 1 c., 5 c. and 10 c. the latter which has the 'R/COLON' circular handstamp in violet applied and number '4246' stamped in black. Additionally, eight unused examples covering the six values 1 c. to 1 p. (Scott 101-106) including a block of six 10 c. with perforation variety, a block of four 2 c. rose (the lower left stamp showing the major plate variety no. 5), condition varies, an excellent and rare assembly.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3579 Panama

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    1888: Map of Panama, 2 c. black on pink, stone 1, complete sheet of ninety, unused, original gum, strong colour, fresh printing, exhibiting varieties; on position 3, 'OOLOMBIA'; on position 6, 'dot at left of 2'; on position 12, 'large dot at left of 2'; and on position 31, 'broken shoreline close to the I of PACIFICO'; some minor separation of perfs. in places reinforced with hinge, faults and imperfections as might be expected, overall fine, a rare and unique piece. The only known complete sheet of the 2 c. value and with exemplary philatelic pedigree. Additionally, a selection of nineteen stamps, including four blocks of four and a block of six all from Stone I.rnNote: José Luis Castillejo discovered this sheet in the collection of Captain Bass.rnProvenance: Ex Captain Bass; ex José Luis Castillejo; and ex Dr. James Helme.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3721 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, an album page comprising two philatelic covers franked with a range of values from the First Republic overprint, includes; Panama to British Honduras cover with 1 c. green (red), 2 c. rose (black), 5 c. blue (red), 10 c. orange x2 (red), 20 c. violet (red), 50 c. bister-brown (red) and 1 p. lake (black), all neatly tied by very fine strike of the 'Agencia Postal Nacional Colón' circular datestamp in violet (1 December 1903), rare example. One of three covers known franked with 1 p. and one of four covers known with 50 c. first overprint. Also included, 1904 registered envelope (Bickel) Panama to Munich, Germany, franked with six values 1 c. to 50 c. (with exception of the 2 c. all with red overprint), and 20 c. registration stamp with 10 c. overprint alongside 'Retardo' 5 c. purple on rose (I1), with New York Exchange registered label, scarce franking, rare pair of covers with much eye appeal.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 3687 Panama

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    1888: 50 c. brown, used in combination with 1892 1 c. green, 2 c. rose vertical pair, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 1 p. lake and Colombia 1888 10 c. brown on rose brown registration stamp (F11) and 1894 5 c. vermilion 'AR' handstamped 'A.R. / COLON / COLOMBIA' in black, on registered cover, from Colón to Hamburg, Germany, dated 12 November 1897, endorsed 'Via New York', tied by Colón datestamp, a New York Exchange registered label overlapping 5 c. and 20 c., to reverse New York transit dated 22 November and Hamburg arrival 1 December 1897, two small tears to base, fault to envelope at side of 2 c., some creasing below and affecting 1 p., small strip of tape to a tear to flap, otherwise fine, very rare. 1 p. on cover is rare especially so with the 1888 50 c. and AR/Colón issues.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3518 Panama

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    1871: 1 s. green, plate 5, lettered JB, used on an envelope from Panama to Limerick, Ireland, tied by blurred 'C35' horizontal oval in black, dated 20 August 1871, with rare 'PANAMA / BOOK-POST' datestamp overstruck with 'PANAMA-TRANSIT' alongside in black and an additional Panama transit above the instructional 'INSUFFICIENTLY / PREPAID' cross inside in red, manuscript 6d and handstamp '6d' (the correct rate should be 1s 6d,), arrival to front 'LIMERICK' dated 12 September 1871, two stains at top and vertical crease to left side not affecting stamp, otherwise minor imperfections, very scarce example into Ireland, rare combination of instructional marking with Book Post mark; the only recorded example on cover.rnRef: The Main Sheet, Brian Moorhouse, February 1998, page 13.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3610 Panama

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    1892: 50 c. brown, on pelure paper, two singles used on registered cover in combination with second issue 10 c. orange, dated 15 May 1895, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, with Colombia 10 c. yellow-brown registration stamp (2262), cover sent by Swedish Consulate (cachet in violet to reverse), with 'UTRIKES DEPt / 4 JUN. 95' entry mark in purple alongside a New York registered label (48017), to reverse two strikes of the New York registered datestamp 24 May 1895, envelope slightly reduced on both sides, soiling, scarce rate, rare mixed issue combination. One of seven covers reported with New York registration labels.rnRef: Copacarta, Survey of Covers originating in Panama with US registry label, David Zemer. rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3551 Panama

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    1878: Coat of Arms First Issue, 20 c. dark rose-red, thin wove paper, first printing, complete sheet of fifty, unused, no gum, large to very large margins, exhibiting printing flaws/varieties which confirm the sheets genuiness, these being; 'break in oval under "C" of COLOMBIA' in all positions; inking flaw in-between positions 49-50; lithographic transfer flaw in position 8 "CO" of "CORREOS" joined; and white line running from under "U" of "UNIDOS" through coloured inner frame and through "S" of "CORREOS" at right on position 42; tear in base and into stamp 42, other small tears to parts of marginal, some creasing in places and a number of tiny pin holes as is common, most impressive piece, rare; one of five recorded examples of this impression.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3717 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, 20 c. violet, red first republic overprint, used on cover, Panama to Hamburg, Germany, dated 9 November 1903, tied by Panama duplex, on arrival in Germany a handstamp applied which states "Ohne Marke / Eingegangen" (Recieved Without a Stamp) which indicates that one stamp had apparently fallen off the cover prior to arrival in Germany (the duplex postmark confirming this by the rectangular shape missing to the right of the stamp), to the back a Hamburg arrival dated 2 December 1903, reduced slightly at left, vertical filing crease well clear of adhesive, closed tear to bottom flap and perfs. trimmed top of 20c. Rare and intriguing example. Just two covers sent on 9th are recorded. rnNote: The Scott catalogue indicates that 16 November is the official first day, although Dr Helme stated that the 9 November would be the first day of issue.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3514 Panama

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    1849: Cover sent from Liverpool to Lima, Peru, via New York and Panama, dated 13 October 1849, with good to fine strike of 'PAID / AT / PANAMA' crowned circle in red, charge "1/" manuscript alongside, to reverse a fine strike of the red italic 'New York Oct 13 1849 Received and / Forwarded by Dennistown Wood & Co.' two-lined mark (date inserted in manuscript), with 'FORWARDED BY / SMITH & LEWIS / PANAMA' oval in black (two strikes) and British Post Office 'PANAMA' datestamp 27 November 1849 also in black alongside, horizontal filing crease centrally, some soiling, otherwise fine and scarce Pacific coast mail with Colombia Paid at Panama Crowned Circle. Rare Scott $2'200, SG £1'900rnProvenance: Ex James de Voss Collection; and Spink, 15 December 1999, lot 2529.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3522 Panama

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    1868: Great Britain Post Offices Abroad: 1 d. red, plate 210, twelve examples, including strip of five, used on envelope from Panama to Ashford, Kent, dated 17 January 1880, tied by 'C35' horizontal oval in black, with 'PANAMA / 17 JA 1880 / TRANSIT' three-lined mark in black alongside, arrival to reverse dated 12 February 1880, some minor faults particularly around edges, otherwise fine and visually spectacular, very rare 1 shilling rate using line engraved issue.rnNote: Originates from the famous correspondence to Ashford, Kent.rnRef: According to the Karl Louis card index, only two other examples of this franking used in Panama are recorded; dated 5 October 1879 and 3 January 1880.rnProvenance: Christies, 14 September 1994, lot 2476.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3632 Panama

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    1892: 2 c. rose, strip of five and Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose, 'RETARDO' (late fee), used on Panama French Canal Company stationery envelope; "COMPAGNIE NOUVELLE DU CANAL DE PANAMA"; from Panama to Northampton, England (typed address), dated 27 August 1901, tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, endorsed "via New York", with corresponding transit to reverse dated 27 August 1901, opening tears across top and horizontal filing crease to lower portion of envelope not affecting stamps, rare and attractive envelope with Colombia/Panama combination franking. Additionally, comes with a small envelope sent to the same recipient franked also with five 2 c. rose (irregular strip) and Colombia 2½ c. dark blue on rose, 'RETARDO', dated 12 November 1901, with arrival to reverse dated 28 November, some foxing, scarce cover and rare duo.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 3691 Panama

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    1893/98: Group of nine covers all with frankings from the 1892 Map of Panama issue, majority with mixed combinations and rates, four originate from Colón, one from Guayaquil, Ecuador; good range of destinations including; St. Thomas (Danish Antilles), Scotland, Switzerland, England, USA and France; two examples are three colour frankings; noted British consular official envelope sent to stamp dealer in Brighton; a 1900 cover franked with single 10 c. orange with 'Paquebot' handstamp to front; also cover with 'Jamaica / Transit' mark; condition is mixed in parts although some fine, scarce assembly (9). Additionally, an album page with unused blocks and singles of the Second Map issue 1 c. to 1p.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3745 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. orange, variety 'overprint inverted', affixed to reverse of cover, in combination with Colombia 1903 20 c. blue on blue registration stamp (Scott F17) fixed to front, has a manuscript '772' crossed-out, used on regsitered envelope from Bocas del Toro to Boston, USA, with allusive 'Mobile, Ala' registration label alongside, manuscript number '5872', to reverse franking tied by dated Bocas del Toro circular 4 April 1904, a 'Registered Mobile, Ala,' violet datestamp alongside and arrival in Boston 8 April 1904, cover opened out for display, 10 c. trimmed perfs. across top, otherwise fine, an extremely rare combination, almost certainly unique.rnNote: In the months immediately following Independence, Colombian stamps were used in Bocas del Toro without overprinting.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3693 Panama

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    1892/1903: Assembly of nine covers, all originating from Bocas del Toro, including, registered cover to Kingston, Jamaica, franked with 10 c. orange and 10 c. black registration stamp (F3); 1892 50 c. brown bisect on 1902 cover to New York (only known 1892 50 c. bisect cover); a United Fruit Co. envelope franked with 10 c. orange (fault) sent to St Louis, USA the stamp tied by very fine steamship cancel in violet 'S/S Mount Vernon.'; U.S. Consul Agency envelope (embossed) franked with pair of 5 c. blue; also among others, an attractive 1895 cover with five colour franking, 1 c., 2 c., 5 c., 10 c. and 20 c. (set at the time), condition is mixed in places, a scarce group (9).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3581 Panama

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    1887/88: Map of Panama, 1 c. black on green, 2 c. black on salmon and 5 c. black on blue, used on underpaid cover, from Colón to New York, dated 19 August 1889, tied by 'AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL COLON' duplex in red (additional strike to reverse), with the scarce 'T/COLON' in circle also in red alongside, two US charge marks in black 'U.S. CHARGE / TO / COLLECT' and '4 Cents', to the back a horizontal pair of US 2 c. postage dues tied by 'NEW YORK / PO' oval in black and a 'N.Y./C/1' datestamp 2 September 1889, envelope opened out for display purposes and small corner fault to 5c., otherwise very fine, extremely rare tri-colour combination cover and most attractive. The earliest reported use of the 'T/COLON' in circle; one of ten covers with the 1 c. and only two reported covers franked with the 2 c; unique combination. 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3733 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, collection presented upon five exhibition pages, comprising thirty items, covering the 1 c., 2 c., 20 c. and 50 c. values, predominately unused examples, several blocks including marginal block of six and block of nine of 20 c. blue, set-out mainly as a study illustrating varieties of overprint; also noted unused 50 c. bister-brown with scarce 'ULTRAMAR' overprint in blue (applied by the Portuguese Postal Administration upon receipt from the UPU in Berne prior to sending to one of the Colonial postal archives) comes with a Sismondo certificate (2006); also the same value in a used single with variety 'Without Bar' (only recorded example); a neat and nicely documented selection, scarce accumulation. Additionally, comes with a postcard franked with 2 c. showing 'shifted overprint' used from Colón to USA.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3752 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, full set of values 1 c. to 1 p. with additional 10 c. orange with 'R' circular handstamp with manuscript '1849', used on registered cover in combination with Colombia 10 c. blue 'AR' stamp (H3), from Bocas del Toro to Norwood, London, dated 25 June 1904, tied by double circle Bocas del Toro datestamp, to reverse New Orleans and New York transits dated 2nd and 4th July respectively and London registered arrival dated 14 July 1904, 2 c. has trimmed perfs. at top, otherwise a fine philatelic cover, rare. Two examples of the 1 p. and 50 c. combined on a cover from the fourth provisional issue area recorded. rnNote: During the months after Independence Colombian stamps were used without overprinting in Bocas del Toro.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3675 Panama

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    Combination Usage with Colombia, 1892: 10 c. orange, overlapping a Colombia 1892 20 c. brown on blue, used on cover sent to Paris, dated 20 November 1894, probably sent from a Pacific coast town, with Panama transit alongside, French packet octagonal in blue to front November 1894 (the day unclear possibly 30), a further Panama transit to reverse, 10 c. has small corner bend and the 20 c. has trimmed perfs. at base, small fault centrally to envelope which has been repaired although does not detract, rare. Fewer than four mixed franking covers reported during this period. rnNote: It appears that the 20 c. stamp was ignored by the postal clerk and who added the 10 c. which was not necessary as Colombia stamps were valid in the Panama Isthmus.rnProvenance: Ex Jairo Londoño de Tamayo Collection.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3719 Panama

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    1903: Panama Republic Overprint, 5 c. blue, used on cover, Panama to Colón, dated 12 November 1903, tied by Panama duplex cancel in black, partial arrival on reverse in purple dated same day, soiling around adhesive, nonetheless attractive early single franking internal use, rare. Additionally, comes with three other items franked with the first Republic overprint, comprising a philatelic card and cover (Geo. Lathrop Pack, Lakewood) sent 17th and 18th November and a front franked with six 20 c. (Scott 55) dated 18th. An excellent lot including four examples sent prior to 20 November.rnNote: The First Republic overprints were not issued officially until 16 November (Scott) although according to Dr Helme the official first day was 9 November. There are just five covers know dated prior to 20 November 1903.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 3606 Panama

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    1887/1892: 20 c. black on lilac, 5 c. blue and 10 c. black on grey, registration stamp, used on registered cover, from Colón to Larnaca, Cyprus, dated 20 June 1892, Map adhesives tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in blue, New York USA red registered label '55873', sent via New York with two registered oval marks to reverse dated 30 June and 1 July, letter found open and officially resealed by post office tape, signed and postmarked with Larnaca datestamp 26 July 1892, registration stamp has part of top left corner missing (has been inked in), otherwise fine, very rare mailing to Cyprus (less than 12'000 inhabitants in 1892) and the only mixed franking of the first and second Maps to have been circulated in the transitional period.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 3622 Panama

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    1896: 1 c. green and 2 c. rose, used on a postcard, from Panama to Graz, Austria, dated 4 January 1900, tied 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, charged on arrival with Austrian 1890 5 kr. green applied and tied by Vienna datestamp (franking correct hence no Panama tax mark applied although during this period much confusion existed), card soiled, some creasing and has two tears top, however very rare combination and most interesting. Additionally, comes with an 1897 reduced envelope franked with pair 2 c. rose, from Panama to Texas, USA, with 'T/PANAMA' postage due mark in circle and 'COLLECT / POSTAGE' '10 CENTS', has faults, a scarce example and useful companion to the postcard.rnProvenance: Ex Londoño collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3517 Panama

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    1867/69: Great Britain Post Offices Abroad: 4 d. vermilion, plate 11, 6 d. mauve, plate 8, and 1 s. green, plate 4, used in combination on envelope from Panama to Italy, dated 20 February 1871, tied by 'C35' horizontal oval in black, endorsed "Via de Londres", with 'PANAMA-TRANSIT / FE 20 / 71' in black and additionally 'LONDON / M / PAID / 14 MR 1871' in red alongside, indistinct arrival in black to reverse, 6 d. top right rounded, otherwise fine and rare tri-colour franking sent at the 1 shilling 10d rate.rnProvenance: Ex James de Voss; ex André Bollen Collection, David Feldman, 29-30 March 1984, lot 97.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3734 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, group of four covers and one cover front, all featuring the 1 c. green value, two with additional franking of the 2 c. rose, includes a cover front franked with pair of 1 c. tied by 'CANAL ZONE ANCON' duplex in purple sent to San Francisco; also a single 1 c. used on printed matter stationery wrapper sent from Colón to La Union, El Salvador, corners of cover cut to signify printed matter rate (only recorded 1 c. to this destination); noted rare Bocas del Toro postmark on two 1 c. and one 2 c. to Frankfurt and two covers showing overprint varieties including the 'PANvMA' on 'Mallet' correspondence to England franked 10 c. rate; some flaws and faults, although overall an excellent selection (5).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3567 Panama

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    1885: Pink Provisional registration label used on registered cover, from Panama to Bremen, Germany, dated 25 May 1885, numbered in manuscript '3116', with 'AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL PANAMA' duplex alongside, the day slug inverted, also New York City registry label applied to top, numbered '98264', to reverse 'NEW YORK REG' DIV.' double-ring oval in black dated 3 June 1885 and a Bremen arrival dated 14 June 1885, small tear top and paper adhesion to part of back, otherwise very fine, extremely rare example with the combination of registration stamp and USA registration label on a stampless cover used during the war period sent to Europe. One of two recorded.rnRef: Copacarta, Survey of Covers Originating in Panama with US Registry Lables, by David Zemer.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3742 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, variety overprint 'inverted', used on commercial cover, from El Boquete, Province of Chiriquí, mailed from David to Buffalo, USA, dated 25 August 1905, tied by the undated 'Administracion de Correos David' distinctive oval in black, to the reverse Panama and New York tranist marks, dated 28 August and 6 September 1905 respectively and an arrival 10 September, pin marks/holes to sides of envelope which do not affect the adhesive and opening tear to flap, otherwise fine, a rare example. One of six used in David.rnNote: Mail rare from this small mountain town in the westernmost Province of Chiriquí, approx. 60 kilometres from the border with Costa Rica.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3705 Panama

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    Registered Usage, 1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, 10 c. red on 50 c. brown, type G, overprint variety 'Comma' after 'Centavos', used on a registered Chinese cover, from Panama to Los Angeles, USA, dated 13 November 1894, tied by Panama duplex in black, with Colombia 10 c. brown on rose registration stamp, on reverse a New York registered oval dated 22 November and a partial Los Angeles arrival in blue dated 28 November 1894, apparent damage on right side of envelope and stains, nonetheless retains its eye appeal, rare example. rnNote: The stamp is from the 9th row of the thrid setting and the overprint height is 13.3mm instead of the usual 15.5mm.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3773 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 1 c. green, used on a picture postcard, from Bocas del Toro to Vieux Fort, St. Lucia (British West Indies), dated April 1904, tied by indistinct double circle in purple, endorsed 'Via New Orleans and Mobile', with Colón flag duplex in purple 28 April 1904 alongside, an arrival 'Castries St. Lucia' 10 May 1904 and a further St Lucia cds of the same date, to the front of the card a Barbados transit cds 7 May 1904, stamp has fault at top, although extremely clear 'R DE PANAMA' overprint in violet, some minor imperfections to card which do not detract, rare. One of eight recorded covers franked with First Bocas del Toro Provisionals. Cert. Alvarez (1998).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3722 Panama

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    1903: Group of three covers all franked with Republic first issue overprint in red on 5 c. blue, comprising; 1903 Panama to New York printed envelope endorsed "Muestras" (samples) and with corners clipped franked with single 5 c. with tax mark and instructional 'Closed Against Inspection' and 'Collect Postage 20 Cents', two 10 c. US postage dues to reverse (opened out for display); also cover with block of eight 5 c. and a single 20 c. sent to London at the 60 c. rate, has repaired opening tears/damage but rare franking and multiple. Also, a block of four tied to envelope to Croydon, redirected to Southsea, endorsed 'Per West Indian Mail Packet', opening tears top, although attractive multiple; latter two from the 'Mallett' correspondence, scarce and impressive trio.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3526 Panama

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    British Post Offices in Panama 1865/1880: Collection of twenty three GB used in Panama items, comprising four album pages with eighteen stamps all with 'C35' numerals, three pieces, two with multiples and one cover franked with 4 d. vermilion plate 8 and 6 d. purple plate 6, tied by Panama C35 duplex sent to Rome; includes two single 1867 5 s. rose plate 2 cancelled at the British Consulate Post Office (C35), good range of values such as 4d (vermilion, grey-brown & sage green), 8d, 1s (green & orange), a 2s blue and two 1d venetians, slightly mixed condition as is often the case with this scarce use, a rare assembly  SG = £3'560+ excluding the cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3729 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, vertical pair and 5 c. blue, used on cover, from Colón to Mauritius, dated 6 September 1904, tied by purple Colón flag duplex, with fine strike of the framed 'BUZON/COLON' handstamp alongside also in purple (used on items deposited in letter boxes in the city), endorsed "Via England", to the reverse flap with "The Royal Mail Packet Company" embossed logo, also a partial Mauritius arrival dated 4 November 1904 in black, horizointal filing crease at base well clear of adhesives and a vertical filing crease between the 5 c. and 1 c., the top 2 c. without perforations across top, a scarce example; mail to Mauritius is not commmon and the Buzon mark recorded on very few covers.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3760 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, horizontal pair, variety 'inverted overprint' to left stamp, with 5 c. blue, used on cover, from Colón to New York, dated 8 December 1903, tied by violet Colón duplex, endorsed 'Per City of Washington', to the reverse the flap with 'Hamburg American Line S. Polack Special Agent Colon & Panama' cachet in violet and a New York arrival datestamp 15 December 1903 in black, horizontal and two vertical creases, one vertical centrally which has split at top, not affecting stamps, further opening tears to back and small part of left side with wrinkling in places, remains very appealing, rare three colour example of the First Colón Provisional and with the variety of overprint.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3641 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, two singles and horizontal pair, the left stamp a vertical bisect used in combination with horizontal pair 2 c. rose and a 5 c. blue, on French Canal stationery envelope, from Panama to Constantinople, Turkey, dated 7 May 1901, the rate of 12½ c. includes 2½ c. late fee, the single and horizontal pair 1 c. with bisect paying the postage, faint 'BUZON-PANAMA' framed handstamp alongside, to the reverse a New York transit dated 14 May 1901 and a 'CONSTANTINOPLE - GALATA' arrival dated 27 May 1901, envelope slightly reduced at top and backflap missing, a small stain front and minor imperfection, overall a fine and scarce cover. Additionally comes with a French Canal cover front franked with two 5 c. blue and a diagonal bisect 5 c. blue paying a 2½ c. late fee. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3776 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 10 c. yellow, used on a registered cover with 20 c. blue on blue registration stamp with manuscript 10c. and numbered '292', from Bocas del Toro to Hamburg, Germany, dated February 1903, tied by 'Mobile, Ala.' registered label numbered in manuscript '5373', additional New York Exchange label numbered '34358', to reverse a 10 c. yellow tied to backflap by a combination of a 'FEB 18 1904 / MOBILE, ALA.' handstamp in violet, New York transit dated 22 February and Hamburg arrival 5 March 1904 both in black, minor closed tears at base, left and top, overall a very fine example, the overprint especially fine, rare. One of eight covers franked with the 'R DE PANAMA' overprint in violet.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3781 Panama

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    1903: Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals 1 c. green in combination with Second Panama Provisional 10 c. orange, 1904 Third Colón Provisional 10 c. yellow and Panama City 10 c. blue 'AR' stamp, used on cover from Panama to Paris, dated 26 July 1906, tied by faint duplex in black, arrival to reverse dated 24 August 1906 in black, envelope has horizontal filing crease with splits at both sides and tears at top edges above the 1 c. and at bottom centrally, the 1 c. has a small corner fault at the upper left side, rare stamp in any form, especially so on cover in combination with a mix of issues. One of four covers franked with the Second Bocas del Toro Provisionals. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3670 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo', on small envelope, Panama to Massachusett, USA, dated 24 June 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse 'New York / Paid All' transit dated 1 July 1898, small knick in right side and tiny tear at base niether which detract from this attractive cover, scarce combination. Additionally, comes with 1901 commercial envelope franked with 10 c. orange and Colombia 1892 2½ c. ultramarine & pink 'Retardo', Panama to Bremen, Germany, dated 22 April, 10 c. base perfs. trimmed, has paper adhesion to reverse and minor wear to left side, otherwise fine, scarce duo with the two different types of Retardo (I2 & I3).  
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3731 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, two singles, 5 c. blue, in combination with 1 p. lake, used on the reverse of a large registered cover, with Panama 10 c. green registration stamp affixed to front, sent from Panama to Lausanne, Switzerland, dated 13 September 1904, tied by Panama duplex in black, endorsed 'Via New York / Certificado', with New York Exchange registered label alongside, Lausanne arrival dated 30 September 1904 to back, vertical filing crease centrally not affecting stamps, some soiling and other minor creasing and two stamps have trimmed perfs. at base as is often the case with this issue, a rare cover. The higest known franking of the third Panama Provisionals.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3528 Panama

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    1844: Reduced cover from Panama to Madrid, dated 24 May 1844, endorsed 'P. a'la salida de Francia ½oz. 8m / Upana'', struck with fine and scarce French Consular datestamp "AME. SUD PANAMA" (24 May) and French Post Office in Panama "PANAMA / *" transit in red (9 June) also to reverse an additional strike of the French Consular datestamp in red and transit "ANGL. 2 BOULOGNE" (8 August) to front alongside a Spanish chargemark "13.R" in blue applied on arrival in Madrid, cover is front with part of backflap opened out for display, very rare combination.rnNote: The rarity of the Panama datestamp marking can be noted by Salles failing to find an example.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 3523 Panama

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    1884: British Post Offices Abroad: 4 d. dull green, lettered EE, used on an envelope from Panama to Newbury, Berkshire, England, dated 29 December 1886, tied by 'PANAMA / C35' oval duplex in black, to reverse an arrival dated 2 January 1887, opening fault top right with small part of envelope missing although not affecting stamp, soiling, otherwise very rare 4d franking at the Panama Packet Agency following Colombia's entry into the UPU 1st July 1881. An important GB used abroad rarity especially for the Panama collector; originates from the famous 'Mrs Mackenbury correspondence to Newbury'.rnNote: This stamp is unlisted by SG as being used in Panama.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3644 Panama

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    1902: Wells Fargo Express 5 c. blue Mexican government official postal stationery envelope, from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico to Colón, Panama, dated 13 December 1902, cancelled by Coatzacoalcos Express oval, endorsed 'Via New York USA', underpaid with 'T' and '1/2' marks in black alongside and on arrival Panama 1892 10 c. orange applied and tied by violet Colón datestamp 30 December 1902, to reverse Mexico transit (wavy flag machine cancel) and additional Colón duplex in purple; signed Karl Schimmer; small fault centrally at top which has been backed, soiled, nonetheless very rare. Only known to Panama with postage due. rnProvenance: Ex David Warman Collection, 1991.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3770 Panama

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    1904: Third Colón Provisional, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown used in combination with Third Panama Provisionals 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue (with 'A.R./Colon' handstamp), 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet and 1 p. lake (Scott 76, 77, 78, 80, & 82), used on registered cover with 10 c. on 20 c. red-brown registration stamp (manuscript surcharge), from Colón to Hamburg, dated 10 March 1904, tied by crisp duplex in violet, New York Exchange registered label alongside, to the reverse two additional strikes of the Colón duplex, a New York transit and an arrival dated 4 April 1904, minor soiling, very attractive, undoubtedly philatelic although scarce combination of values and issues.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 3654 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, three singles, used on a registered cover, with Colombia 1902 20 c. red registration stamp, from Bocas de Toro to Gatún, dated 11 August 1903, tied by dark purple 'Bocas del Toro' cds, to reverse a 'Agencia Postal Nacional Colon' single circle in purple, one stamp has piece missing at top, cover stained, rare. One of two reported to Gatún prior to independence and the only triple weight domestic registered cover reported prior to indepedence.rnNote: Gatún is a small town on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal, located south of Colón at the point the Gatún Lake meets the channel to the Caribbean Sea.rnProvenance: Ex Jim Cross Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3753 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 1 p. lake, 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', with 10 c. green registration stamp, used on registered envelope, from Bocas del Toro to Munich, Germany, dated October 1905, tied by purple duplex with time dials Bocas del Toro oval, 'Mobile, Ala,' and New York Exchange registrations labels, registered Mobile datestamp alongside 19 October 1905, to reverse a New York 21 October 1905 and arrival dated 1 November, cover slightly reduced at left, rare example. The only Bocas del Toro registered cover with Late Fee prepaid and rare usage of the 1 peso.rnProvenance: Ex The Charles Meroni Jr. collection, Schuyler J. Rumsey, 27 April 2014, lot 415.rn 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3571 Panama

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    1887: Map of Panama, 1 c. black on green, stone 1, used on cover, from Panama to San Francisco, USA, dated 4 January 1888, tied by a black 'AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL PANAMA' duplex, endorsed "Via New York", sent at the single foreign Printed Matter rate, the backflap of envelope unsealed, to the reverse a 'SAN FRANCISCO REC.' datestamp 22 January 1889, small tears top (reinforced by hinge) and left side and base, has a faint horizontal crease upper half and vertical crease to right side affecting adhesive although not immediately apparent, otherwise fine and attractive, rare; the earliest recorded use of a 1c and one of ten on cover reported.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3747 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. rose on 20 c. blue resgistration stamp, variety 'Panamà' accent on third 'a', used with 1 c. green, first overprint, 1 c. green, second overprint, 1 c. green, third overprint, 2 c. rose and 5 c. blue, fourth overprint, on 'Bickel' printed registered cover, Colón to Muchin, Germany, dated 15 July 1904, tied by Colón flag duplex, New York Exchange label alongside, to reverse New York transit dated 27 July 1904 and arrival in Muchin dated 5 August, rare combination. One of two covers with the 10 c. registration stamp overprint variety. Additionally, comes with a registered cover franked with the same registration stamp with the variety accent on third 'a' and a single 10 c. orange sent to USA and also a cover front franked with a strip of five 10 c. orange and the 10 c. rose on 20 c. blue registration stamp. A scarce selection.rnProvenance: main cover ex James Meline collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3755 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, substantial collection presented upon over twenty exhibition pages, organised as a study of each value from 1 c. to 1 p., illustrating varieties of overprint, comprising stamps, predominately unused although a number of used, with blocks and multiples and covers, including seven registered, noted scarcer frankings, postmarks such as; Canal Zone (Acon), boxed 'Tarde/Colon' in violet and Bocas del Toro time dial oval; also interesting combinations of use with 'AR' stamps and registration stamps and labels, four printed advertising envelopes, a Cablegram sent registered, an excellently researched and written-up accumulation, condition varies although mostly fine, many rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3712 Panama

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    1894: Emergency Surcharge Issue, collection set-out as a study on twelve album pages, neatly presented and with detailed write-up, predominately unused examples, including sheets 45 (3) and 50 (1), includes colour proof in green of the 5 c. overprint on a 20 c. black, several varieties, also included are two covers, one a Pacific Steam Navigation Company printed envelope franked philatelically with seven singles of the 5 c. red on 20 c. black; also an 'On Her Majesty's Service' British Packet Agency endorsed evelope (Mallet correspondence) franked with a pair of the 5 c. on 20 c. both showing the 'CCNTAVOS' variety of overprint, some imperfections and the odd fault, a valuable and scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 3655 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used on registered cover with Colombia 1893 10 c. red on yellowish registration stamp (F10), from Bocas Del Toro to Boston, USA, dated 26 January 1894, cancelled by barred oval in purple, with very fine 'CORREOS DE BOCAS DEL TORO' circular datestamp alongside, to reverse New Orleans transit dated 2 February in purple and Boston arrival dated 6 February in blue, very clean and attractive small envelope, rare registered example from small town. Earliest known registered cover from Bocas del Toro.rnNote: The National Postal Agency in Bocas del Toro was established in 1893, however no registered covers from that year have been recorded. Most overseas mail from Bocas del Toro was sent by ship via New Orleans or Mobile. The first registration stamps sent to Bocas del Toro were Colombia F10.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3583 Panama

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    Ingoing 1889: Austria 5 kr. red, postal stationery card, uprated with 3 kr., sent from Austria to Colón, redirected to Panama and returned via China, dated 27 May 1889, redirected initially to Panama with Colón transit in red dated 19 June, a Map of Panama 1878 5 c. black on blue applied and tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' dated 20 June 1889, redirected to the Austrian Consulate in Shanghai, sent via US with San Francisco transits dated 31 July and 3 August 1889 in black, a Shanghai local post in blue dated 30 August, then returned to sender with arrival back in Vienna dated 22 October 1889, small tear at base, otherwise in remarkable condition considering the five month world tour, a rare card.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3625 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, vertical pair and three singles, used on piece of registered cover with 1902 Colombia 20 c. registration stamp (F13), from Barbacoas, Colombia, dated 4 April 1904, tied by rare 'Correos Nacionale / ABR 4 1904 / BARBACOAS' framed rectangular in black, far left 1 c. is overhanging piece to a small portion and lower corner clipped, rar. One of two pieces known with this origin. Additionally, comes with a cover franked with 1 c. green, 2 c. rose and pair of 5 c. blue sent from Tumaco, Colombia to New York, with faint Tumaco duplex cancel, has light horizontal crease not affecting stamps. Scarce.  
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3604 Panama

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    Wreck Mail 1887: 20 c. black on lilac, used on commercial cover, from Panama to Vienna, Austria, dated 12 January 1892, carried on the ill-fated North German Lloyd Steamer 'S.S. Eider' which sank off the Isle of Wight with much heroism displayed by the RNLI in saving the passengers and crew on board during 31 January 1893. The envelope struck with framed "Gehoben aus dem / geschetterten Schiff / "Eider" in violet with 'FRANCO' in black applied to denote payment. Reverse with New York transit cds 21 January and Austrian P.O. Reseal label and arrival cds 8 March, a scarce cover; 20 c. uncommon on cover especially on wreck mail.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 3623 Panama

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    1896: 1 c. green, bisect and 2 c. rose, horizontal strip of five and a single, used on large part of cover front, from Panama to Mullingar, Ireland, dated 14 January 1901, the bisect and single with red ink lined box and headed "RETARDO" (late fee), endorsed in same ink "Via New York", stamps tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, a manuscript note reads; "Rec.d torn at Moyvore by 12.30 mail 31 January 1901" with initials of postmaster, horizontal crease lower half not affecting stamps, rare item. One of three known bisects used as part of late fee.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 3659 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange and Colombia 1894 5 c. vermilion 'AR' (H2) handstamped 'A.R./COLON/COLOMBIA' in blue and 1889 10 c. yellow-brown on buff registration stamp (F12), used on cover from Colón to London, dated 25 February 1902, with New York Exchange registration label, tied by Colón datestamp, also two London registered arrivals dated 13 March 1902, to reverse New York foreign mail oval dated 4 March 1902, sent three days before the rate doubled, closed opening tear top and pinned below the AR stamp which is unaffected, rare example. Comes on a page with seven stamps of varying values with the 'A.R./COLON/COLOMBIA' surcharge.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3660 Panama

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    Provisional 'R' handstamp, 1892: 10 c. orange, used with 10 c. orange with Provisional 'R' registration stamp with blue '2028' handstamp, on reduced cover, from Panama to San Francisco, dated 14 March 1900, tied by Panama datestamp in black, on reverse New York registered oval in black dated 29 March 1900 and partial San Francisco arrival in purple (3 April), cover reduced at right and central horizontal filing crease not affecting stamps, rare; just a handful of examples know. This being one of two commercial uses to a foreign destination. Comes on a page written-up with four 10 c. stamps with red or black handstamped 'R'.rnNote: The use of these Provisional registration stamps is known between 14-17 March 1900.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3689 Panama

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    1892: 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange, 20 c. violet, 50 c. bister-brown, 1 p. lake (complete set) used on cover with 1898 10 c. black on light-blue registration stamp, from Panama to Lyon, France, dated 3 April 1900, tied by Panama duplex, with New York Exchange registered label, endorsed 'Via New York', to reverse New York registered dated 12 April 1900 in black and Lyon arrival dated 23 April, opening tear top left at front, 10 c. overhangs slightly with a couple of dulled perfs, very scarce complete set of 1892/96 issue on cover. One of five example with 1 peso with just one of three with 50 c.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3612 Panama

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    1888/1892: Selection of six items all featuring the 50 c. Map of Panama first or second issue, including cover franked with 1888 50 c. brown (fault) used in combination with 1892 10 c. orange and 20 c. violet, from Colón to England; also a large format commercial envelope franked with three singles of the 1892 50 c. brown, pelure paper, in combination with 10 c. orange, sent from Panama to New York (soiled), highest franking of this issue ($1.60) and rare (only seven covers reported with 50 c.). Additionally comes with an album page with four unused examples of the 50 c. including a single with variety 'double impression' (only known example) and a block of four pelure paper stone 2, an excellent assembly.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3735 Panama

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    1904: Third Panama Provisionals, selection of seven covers all franked with 2 c. rose, two of which have a double franking one of which is a card to New Zealand; noted fine commercial printed envelope franked with single showing the variety of overprint reading up and variety No. 14 (two double-bar marks north west), sent from Colón to Minneapolis with fine strike of the scarce single circle 'T/COLON' tax mark in crimson-red, rare example; one of five covers with the Colón 'T' mark and only example of the stamp variety on cover. Additionally, a fine cover sent from Bocas del Toro endorsed 'Via Mobile', a rare example being one of three known from Bocas; an excelent group (7).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 3600 Panama

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    1887: Collection of covers and stamps featuring the Map of Panama first issue 10 c. black on yellow, comprising fourteen covers; a magnificent complete unused sheet of ninety from stone 3 (one of four known); fine used singles and a used horizontal pair; includes; an 1888 cover from Panama to Pikesville, US franked with a horizontal pair and one single (ex F. W. Lange collection); thirteen covers with single frankings to various destinations, such as Sweden, France, USA, noted US Consulate General cachet on envelope sent from Panama to US and a number of printed commercial envelopes, condition mostly fine, a rare accumulation and a valuable lot rarely seen in this quantity.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3535 Panama

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    1881: Colombia, 5 c. blue, used on cover, from Panama to Bordeaux, France, dated 20 July 1881, clear to good margins all round, extremely vibrant colour, tied by wavy lined 'PANAMA' undated oval in black, with French 'CALAIS A PARIS 1' transit dated 9 August 1881, to reverse a commercial dated cachet 'ISAAC BRANDON PANAMA / JUL 20 1881' in violet, with faint 'NEW YORK F.D.' dated 29 July, a fine and rare example of Colombian postage used from Panama for foreign mail during the four month period the 5c basic rate was valid (1 July to 31 October 1881).rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3767 Panama

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    1903: 2 c. rose, horizontal pair, in combination with 5 c. blue, horizontal pair, both pairs which have the First Colón Provisional overprint on the left stamp and the Second Colón Provisional overprint on the right stamp, used with a 20 c. violet, on cover from Colón to Kingston, Jamaica, dated 13 February 1904, tied by violet duplex cancel, wear, rubs and imperfections to the envelope, some soiling, rare example. One of eight covers with the Second issue and the only example with pairs of both First and Second Colón overprints. Additionally, comes with a cover franked with a pair of 10 c. yellow with the Second Colón Provisional overprint and a cover front franked with three stamps of the Second Colón Provisional overprint with others from the Frirst and Third and three from the third Panama issue; as well as a page of unused stamps, comprising ten examples, 1 c. to 1 p. some with varieties. Rare group.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3633 Panama

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    Collection of eleven 1892/1896 2 c. rose used on covers/cards/wrappers, presented on album pages, a thoughtfully written-up study of rates/usages and incorporates a page on major plate vareities, includes among others; 1896 registered covers from Panama to New York, franked with nine 2 c. and five 1 c., as well as a 10 c. Colombia registration stamp and a New York registered label, charged at 20 c. double rate, 10 c. registration and a 2½ c. late fee, scarce cover; also a registered envelope franked with five 2 c. and Panama 10 c. registration stamp. Also noted an 1893 USA 1 c. blue wrapper uprated with Panama 2 c. sent to London and a Colombia 2 c. card uprated with 1 c. and 2 c. sent from Panama to Germany, condition varies, in the main good to fine, a scarce selection.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 3694 Panama

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    1892/1903: Group of six postage due covers, five with USA stamps of which four are in combination with Panama postage, includes three covers sent to Bocas del Toro which have 1892 stamps paying the postage due, one of which is franked with seven USA Washington 2 c. and a Panama 5 c. (fault); also a commercial advertising envelope franked with USA Washington 2 c. carmine and Panama 5 c. blue and 20 c. violet tied by purple Bocas datestamp; 1899 Colón to Chicago unfranked with two strikes of the 'T/COLON' circle in purple and comes on an album page with six stamp values each with a 'T/COLON' handstamp; 1892 envelope sent from Ecuador to Panama unfranked with 5 c. and 10 c. paying postage due; condition varies, a scarce and valuable selection (5 covers & 6 stamps).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3765 Panama

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    1903: Second Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, vertical pair, 2 c. rose, horizontal pair, 10 c. yellow, in combination with First Colón Provisionals, 5 c. blue, 20 c. violet, 50 c. brown and 1 p. lake, used on a First Day cover front, from Colón to Jamaica, dated 11 December 1903, tied by violet duplex; one of the 1 c. and the 20 c. have faults, otherwise fine and exceptional eye appeal; rare franking. One of just eight letters or fragments recorded of the Second Colón Provisional issue, of which only three use the 50 centavos and 1 peso. An important item.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collectionrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3741 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 5 c. blue, with 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', used on printed stantionery envelope, from Panama to St Louis, USA, dated 19 July 1905, tied by indistinct Panama duplex; the basic rate being 10 c. thus the cover considered printed matter; to reverse an arrival 4 August 1905, vertical and horizontal filing creases not affecting stamps, repaired top right corner of envelope and closed opening tears to right side, 5 c. has fault top right although not obvious, otherwise a fine and rare franking, scarce combination. One of five recorded late fee stamps used with fourth Panama overprint issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3690 Panama

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    1892: 5 c.  blue single, 5 c. blue 'AR' Provisional red handstamp, vertical pair of 20 c. violet and 1 p. lake, used on a registered coarse linen front (cut from package wrapping) with 1901 provisional 10 c. red registration stamp, from Panama to New York, dated 16 December 1901, faint blue crayon '18c' to top left presumably postage due on arrival, 1 p. bottom perfs trimmed, otherwise a fine and intriguing cover front, rare. One of five non philatelic uses of the 1 peso on cover. rnNote: The linen cover is one of two almost identical items mailed to the same address on the same day. Both have a 5 c. with 'AR' cancel and both have the provisional registration stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 3519 Panama

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    1870/72: Great Britain Post Offices Abroad: 3 d. rose, plate 8, wing margin and 4 d. vermilion, plate 12, used on cover from Panama to Bordeaux, dated 5 October 1872, tied by 'C35' horizontal oval in black, with 'PANAMA' datestamp alongside, 'LONDON / M / PAID / P / 29 OC 72' and 'PD' oval both in red and Calais transit in black dated 30 October 1872, to reverse a Paris datestamp 30 October 1872 and arrival in Bordeaux the following day, small crease and fault to top affecting both stamps although minor, vertical filing crease well clear of adhesives, scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 3549 Panama

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    1878: Coat of Arms First Issue, 20 c. rose, medium thick paper, second printing, block of four, unused, original gum, good to large margins all round, positions 9-10 and 19-20, closed tear top right corner and in top right margin, faint horizontal crease, otherwise most attractive and fresh. Additionally comes with an album page with six unused examples including a block of six and block of four and a postally used example with 'CORREOS / PANAMA / Marzo 18' blue oval, has faults, however is rare being one of two reported used with handstamp cancel.rnRef: Stamps of Panama, Patrick Lamastus, 2002.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3671 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, used in combination with Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo' (Late Fee), on Chinese cover, Panama to San Francisco, dated 26 June 1900, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse New York transit and San Francisco arrival dated 8 July 1900, minor soiling, fine and scarce combination. Additionally, comes with 1897 cover franked with 10 c. orange and Colombia 1892 2½ c. dark blue & rose 'Retardo', Panama to Dresden, central vertical crease well clear of adhesives, 10 c. perfs. trimmed at base and Retardo has small pre-fix tears to right side not obvious, otherwise fine, a scarce pair of covers.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3748 Panama

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    1904: Fourth Panama Provisionals, 10 c. orange, in combination with 2½ c. lake 'Retardo', 5 c. blue 'AR', together with 10 c. green registration stamp, used on cover, from El Boquete, Province of Chiriquí, to San Jose, Costa Rica, dated May 1905, tied by fine undated 'Administracion Subalterna de Correos / El Boquete' in violet, a 'Administracion Principal de Correos / David' undated in blue alongside, to the reverse additional El Boquete mark in violet, a 'Transito Tarde Panama' circular dated 30 May 1905 and Limo and San Jose registered datestamps 6 June 1905, soiled with slight toning, very scarce combination and rare origin and destination.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 3531 Honduras

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    1878: Cover front sent from Amapala, Honduras to Paris, endorsed "via Panama", dated 30 December 1878, carried privately and handed into Honduran Agency in Panama, with rare 'AGENCIA POSTAL de HONDURAN PANAMA", dated 30 December 1878, with French Postal Office 'ASPINWALL PAQ FR. A No.2' cancel, dated 4 January 1878, with error in year '78' instead of '79', commercial cachet in blue 'P. JUHL & Co. / AMAPALA', taxed on arrival in France with small triangle 'T' and handstamp '12', has two vertical creases, small tear top and soiled, very rare; only reported cover/front from Honduras Postal Agency in Panama.rnProvenance: Ex Giana Wayman Collection of Honduras.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 3628 Panama

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    1892/96: 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, vertical pair and 5 c. blue, used on cover with Colombia 1893 Acknowldegment Receipt 5 c. vermilion, from Panama to London, dated 14 April 1898, tied by Panama duplex in black, to reverse New York transit dated 22 April and London arrival 30 April, with a personal note that reads; "I send a 'late fee' as I understand these are rather rare. / I hope these stamps will keep on all right there is hardly any gum on them.", stamps have pencil outline, vertical crease on left side not affecting stamps, slightly soiled, a scarce example with appealing personal note. 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 3778 Panama

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    1903: First Bocas del Toro Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue, 10 c. yellow, 20 c. violet and 10 c. on 20 c. blue registration stamp (manuscript '10'), used on registered cover, from Bocas del Toro to Pacuarito, Costa Rica, dated Februdary 1904, stamps tied by indistinct double circle in violet, to the reverse a 'Depart de Certificados - LIMON COSTA RICA' violet datestamp 9 April 1904, cover stained and soiled, otherwise fine, scarce destination being a hamlet on the Costa Rica Atlantica coast, extremely rare example. One of two recorded registered letters with the First Bocas del Toro overprint on a registration stamp and one of eight recorded with stamps of this issue.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 3607 Panama

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    1887: Collection of unused multiples of the first issue Map of Panama, 20 c. black on lilac, comprising six blocks, including one of forty-five (5 x 9) ex Helme, one of eighteen (2 x 9), sixteen (4 x 4), twelve (4 x 3), ten (5 x 2) and six (2 x 3), also a vertical strip of five and a horizontal pair. Additionally comes with two covers franked with singles, one from the French Consulate sent from Panama to Bordeaux and the other sent to New York. Also a small study of seven singles used, with shades and dates detailed and includes the earliest use of the type I and II, a scarce accumulation in mostly fine condition.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3782 Colombia

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    1882/1900: Colombia Foreign or Interdepartmental Mail, group of eight covers and a cover front, each with a Colombia franking either used in Panama or with Panama transit markings, good range of values and issues, destinations include France (2), USA (5), Austria (redirected from Czechoslovakia) and England, noted attractive Remington gun factory illustrated envelope with 1881 10 c. pale violet tied by Panama datestamp, with typed address in Rochester, New York, condition varies although several fine, a scarce and valuable lot. Additionally, comes with two covers franked with USA postage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3593 Panama

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    1887:10 c. black and yellow, used on cover, from Paraiso to Le Mans, France, dated 8 November 1888, with rare 'PARAISO CANAL DE PANAMA' datestamp in red-black, adhesive tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in blue dated 9 November 1888, 'CALAIS A PARIS E' transit alongside dated 10 December 1888, to reverse an arrival dated 10 December 1888, dulled perfs. to lower right, backflap missing and small repaired tear top not affecting the stamp, very rare use (postmark) from a small provincial town north of the Panama Canal; unique.rnProvenance: Ex James de Voss Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 3611 Panama

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    1892:  50 c. brown, on pelure paper, 10 c. orange, second Map issue and Colombia 10 c. yellow-brown on light buff registration stamp (F12), used on registered Official 'On Her Britannic Majesty's Service' envelope, from Panama to Kensington, London, England, dated 16 January 1895, postage tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / PANAMA' duplex in black, to reverse 'REGISTERED PADDINGTON' arrival dated 7 February 1895, some minor imperfection and small tear to right side not affecting the stamps, rare cover. Very few 50 c. covers used in combination with second issue, particularly on British Official mail with Colombia registration stamp. Excellent item.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3761 Panama

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    1903: First Colón Provisionals, 1 c. green, 2 c. rose, 5 c. blue, 10 c. orange and 1896 2 c. rose, used with 20 c. red-brown registration stamp with mansucript '3705', on Panama Railroad Company envelope, registered from Colón to Yuma, USA, dated 16 November 1903, tied by Colón duplex cancel in violet-blue, registry number '41548' alongside, to the reverse a New York transit dated 24 November 1904; one of two covers recorded on 16 November which is the earliest known date; rare franking with combination of magenta and violet handstamp and the use of the 1896 2 c. without overprint. 
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3638 Panama

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    1892: 5 c. blue, used on Royal Steam Packet Company envelope with embossed flap, from Colón to Panama, dated 27 April 1899, tied by purple Colón datestamp, redirected to Guayaquil, Ecuador, 'T/Panama' circle tax mark in black and manuscript '0.25', on arrival Ecuador 1897 10 c. brown (Scott 130) applied to front and tied by indistinct oval in black, to reverse a blurred transit dated 28 April 1899, opening tear to part of top and small part of backflap missing, otherwise very fine, scarce combination and most attractive example. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 3668 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, diagonal bisect, used on cover, from David (Chiriquí) to Panama, dated 5 December 1899, during the 'Thousands Days' War', tied by the 'AGENCIA SUBALTERNA de CORREOS / DAVID' undated circular in black, to the reverse a Panama datestamp 5 December 1899 in black, central horizontal and vertical filing crease well clear of the adhesive, stamp has fault on right side into design, small part of back missing, soiling, a very rare example. Just two covers recorded franked with bisect 10 c. used during the civil war period  from David.rnProvenance: Ex Dr James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3577 Panama

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    1889: Map of Panama, 1 c. black on green, stone 2, block of four (front) and block of six (reverse) used on cover, from Panama to Rotterdam, Netherlands, dated 16 October 1891, tied by a blue 'AGENCIA POSTAL NACIONAL PANAMA' duplex, on reverse a New York 'FOREIGN NY TRANSIT' mark dated 26 October 1891 and 'ROTTERDAM' arrival dated 5 November 1891 also tying the block of six, envelope is heavily stained to reverse, otherwise very fine and impressive, exceptionally rare; unique multiple configuration on cover and one of ten reported with the 1 c.; this being the largest recorded multiple.rnProvenance: Ex Dr. James Helme Collection.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 3590 Panama

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    1887: 10 c. black on yellow, stone 2, used on French canal stationery cover, from Colón to Lille, France, dated 14 December 1887, printed stationery 'CANAL INTEROCÉANIQUE DE PANAMA / VERSANT DU PACIFIQUE / Enterprise BARATOUX, LETELLIER & Cie', tied by 'AGENCIA CORREOS NACIONAL / COLON' duplex in blue, blue 'PARIS ETRANGER' dated 2 January 1888 alongside, to reverse 'FOREIGN NY TRANSIT' dated 29 December 1887 and Lille arrival dated 3 January 1888, light vertical crease well clear of the adhesive, soiled, rare. Earliest recorded use of this issue in Colón and very rare complete envelope from French Canal used with Panama postage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 3657 Panama

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    1892: 10 c. orange, vertical pair, used on registered cover, from Colón to Ohio, USA, dated 27 December 1899, tied by Colón datestamp in blue, one stamp with 'R/Colon' handstamp in blue indicating use as a registration stamp (registration number 4286 in manuscript at side), to the back a New York registered oval in black dated 4 January 1900, registration stamp has trimmed perfs. to base otherwise fine, a rare example. One of two wartime covers from Colón with regular postage used as registration stamp. Comes on an exhibition page with five stamps with the 'R/Colon' handstamp in various colour.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 3677 Panama

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    Usage on registered cover, 1892: 20 c. blue, with Colombia 1894 5 c. vermilion AR stamp (H2), two singles, with surcharged 1902 20 c. on 10 c. deep-red registration stamp, used on registered cover, from Colón to New York, dated 4 December 1902, tied by Colón duplex, on reverse a New York registered oval in red dated 9 December, closed tears side and base, horizontal filing crease ironed out and pin holes to envelope have been filled, otherwise fine, a rare configuration of two AR stamps. One of two covers with double 5 c. reported.rnProvenance: Ex Jim Cross Collection
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF
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