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  • Lot# : 4011 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Second Composite plate, State B, position 3; a used example showing horizontal marginal line at top, cancelled by extremely rare boxed CAPIVARI handstamp in bluish white (Ayres 1261). Tiny thin not affecting the most unusual appearance of this stamp.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60045.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4231 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a block of six in a very deep shade, used on 1867 legal cover to Latacunga, the block with margins all round and imperceptibly touched on one stamp, positions 64-65/73-74/82-83, all tied by 64 dot lozenge and by two strikes of the "Guaranda" datestamp (Jan 30). Manuscript notation "12 oz." at left and thus correctly rated. Of excellent appearance and a very rare multiple on letter.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4152 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a huge margined example from the lower left of the pane, position 13, showing vertical and horizontal marginal lines with 12 mm margin at left and 10 mm margin at base, somewhat smudgy CIDADE DE NICTHEROY cancellation in black (Ayres 1371). Rare. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2092.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4335 Colombia

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    10 c. orange-yellow, a fine used example on 19 October 1860 cover from Bogotá to Ambalema, tied by two strikes of BOGOTA eye-glass handstamps in black. Docketing of sender inside (Roberto Stevenson) and receipt (Oct 21). Carried at 10 centavos rate for a single letter travelling a distance between 50 and 150 km. A fine and very scarce cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4069 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb used example but for ironed horizontal bend, First Composite plate, State B, position 2 on the pane, a "Semi-Xifopagus" showing at top the horizontal marginal line with the horizontal line from the (30 reis) pane above; cancelled by rare strike of framed SOROCABA handstamp in red (Ayres 1505). A magnificent and rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4296 Colombia

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    1800 (Dec 10): Prepaid entire letter from Buga to Popayan, distance 47 leagues / 373 kms., struck with framed BUGA handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = RRR) with over-inked FRANCA (Tizon 4 = RRR) alongside. Manuscript "1½" reales at left for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Exceptional and rare, the earliest recorded marking from Buga.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 21.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4044 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, Third Composite plate, positions 16-17 on the middle pane, a marvellously attractive horizontal pair superbly cancelled by two strikes of circular PARAHIBA DO SUL handstamps (Ayres 1583) in red-brown. Slightest thin and ironed crease where presumably attached to the back of a cover. A delightful and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4286 Colombia

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    1795c.: Large part front of cover to a Royal Lawyer, Dr. José Joaquin Gomez, in Medellin rated 9¾ ounces and with manuscript rate "39" reales alongside (equivalent to 4 reales per ounce) struck with the sole recorded example of the framed Crowned RIO NEGRO / FRANCA handstamp in red (Tizon 4 = EXT).
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 107.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4198 Ecuador

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    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, used single example (position 56 with broken outer frame line at right) on February 1, 1865 cover together with 1 r. orange buff early impression, tied by "Riobamba" manuscript cancellation and mailed, with the original document, to Latacunga. Superb and fine, an extremely rare entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4238 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, unused examples (2), both from the base of the sheet, position 97 with part of marginal rule at base and position 100, slight wrinkle, otherwise fine. Scarce and of fine appearance Gi 4a = £ 750/Mi 4/I = EUR 800/Scott = $1'000.
    Note: The 4 reales was printed in sheets of 104 stamps - 8 horizontal rows of 13 subjects. The design, with the exception of the vignette appears to have been copied from the Mexico Hidalgo issue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4291 Colombia

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    1810c.: Large cover mailed unpaid from Medellin to Rio Negro, distance 7 leagues / 40 kms., struck with superb strikes of framed contracted MEDELLIN / DEBE handstamp in red (Tizon 4 = RR). Rated "43" reales to pay in manuscript for a letter up to 11½ ounces. Scarce and fine cover.
    Provenancce: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1022.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4071 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used corner marginal example from the First Large Plate, State A, position 6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at top and at right, cancelled by bold strike of scarce CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA datestamp in red-brown (Ayres 1139). A delightful stamp. Signed Giulio Bolaffi (1952) and A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4246 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a horizontal strip of four in a vivid bright shade with large margins all round (positions 62-65), used on large 1868 cover and part back from Riobamba to Quito endorsed "32 oz." and thus correctly franked at 16 reales, all tied by three strikes of the 64 dot lozenge in black. Exceptional and delightful multiple on attractive cover. Signed Jakubek.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4304 Colombia

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    1819 (Sept 9): Entire letter from Lima to Cadiz, sent by ship to Panamá and thence across the isthmus and mailed with superb strike of PANAMÁ in red (Tizon 2 = RR), thence on to Cadiz (normally the route was via Cuba at this date). Handstruck "10 R." charge marking applied on arrival in Spain in red. A fine and very rare entire, just 6 pre-1821 covers are recorded with this cancellation.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4041 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression from First Composite plate, State A, positions 12/18, a fine used vertical pair with good margins all round, minute scissor incursion in between the stamps and showing corner marginal lines horizontally at base and vertically at right, cancelled by complete strike of rare straight line AIRVOCA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1126).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4295 Colombia

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    1806 (Nov 1): Entire letter from Tula to Popayan, distance 52 leagues / 290 kms., struck with the unique example of TVLA hamdstamp (Tizon 1 = RRR) and, below, equally fine FRANCA (Tizon 2 = RRR), both in red. Rated "1½" reales prepaid in manuscript for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Rare and very fine entire, one of two known in red ink.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 129.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4479 British Honduras

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    1925 (Sept 11): Central America Survey Flight, cover carried by Scadta / Condor Sindicato; franked by 1925 $ 1 black & scarlet tied by "Registration / Belize British Honduras" datestamp (Sept 11) in black. Scadta airmail label at left, flown to Cuba and thence to West Palm Beach, thence to New York. Rare and very fine, just 2 covers are recorded by Moorhouse. Muller unlisted.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4464 Scadta Colombia

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    Germany. Scadta 30 c. green (2, slightly faded) used with Germany 200 m. carmine and 500 m. orange on rare Scadta 50 c. blue postal stationery envelope from Diesenhofen to Barranquilla, all stamps tied by "Diesenhofen" cds's (March 16, 1923) in black. Circular Barranquilla transits (April 23) at left and registration handstamp also on front. Rare and splendid cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4433 Scadta Colombia

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    Experimental Flight 1921 (June 13): SCADTA 30 c. black on rose used on flown cover from Bogotá, additionally franked by 1917 1 c. green and 3 c. red on yellow (3) for 10 centavos rate, all tied by "Bogotá" datestamps in violet. On arrival in Hamburg the cover was locally re-addressed and dated "12/7" in blue manuscript. A fine example of airmail flown during the provisional / experimental period.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4471 Scadta Colombia

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    Scadta 5 c., 15 c., 1 peso and 20 c. registration stamp used on 1928 registered First Flight cover with 1926 Colombia 4 c. blue (2) and 8 c. blue (2) all tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereos Scadta / Barranquilla" cds's (Oct 20). Framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Colombia-Ecuador / Peru" in blue at lower left and Paita arrival (Oct 22) on reverse. Scarce cover Muller #48.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4145 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb mint corner marginal example from Second Composite plate, State B, position 18, with marginal lines at base and at right, two ironed creases mentioned for accuracy only and not affecting the excellent visual aspect, very rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60159.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4273 Colombia

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    1771 (Dec 10): Entire letter from Pasto to Popayan, distance 50 leagues / 279 kms., struck with brilliant impression of the unique contracted PASTO handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = EXT). Manuscrip rated at left "1½" reales for a single letter up to ½ ounce. A splendid and exceptional entire for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 85.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4146 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, a corner marginal unused pair from the First Composite plate, State A, positions 6/12, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at right, some minor ageing and trivial natural bends in the paper but an extremely rare multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60156.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4195 Ecuador

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    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, a fine used single example (position 19 with break in frame below "M" of "Medio") tied to cover to Alausi by pre-philatelic BOLIVAR / FRANCA handstamp in red. Docketing on reverse "Riobamba 10 de Marzo de 1865". A fine and very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4141 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression possibly Intermediate, a splendid mint example on greyish paper, First Composite plate, State B, position 7 on the pane with full vertical marginal line at left, ample to huge margins all round. Extremely scarce stamp unused. Signed Calves and Rendon, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi = £ 3'350/Scott = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4213 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow in a horizontal strip of three with third stamp diagonally bisected, positions 41-43 used on 1869 cover to Chimbo endorsed "5 oz." in manuscript, the strip with slight scuffing and the cover restored for display, tied by two strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and scarce PELILIEO datestamp (Sept 14) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4096 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example from Second Large plate, State B, position 5, showing the top marginal outer frame line above, light corner crease at lower right otherwise extremely fine, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp in black (Ayres 1633).
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4109 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin greyish paper, horizontal used pair from Second Large plate, State A, position 33-34, cancelled by large part CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp in red-brown (Ayres 1615). Vertical crease between stamps barely detracts from a very attractive pair.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60085.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4280 Colombia

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    1800 (Oct 22): Prepaid entire letter from San Gil to Zapottoca, distance 11 leagues / 61 kms., struck with outstanding impression of "S. GIL" handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) and, below, equally fine FRANCA handstamp (Tizon = Unlisted), both in red. No rate notations of pre-payment but a single letter under ½ ounce would be carried at 1½ reales. Exceptional and fine entire. Photocopy certificate Santa Maria (2003).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4160 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line BAHIA. handstamp in black (Ayres 1129). A fine and scarce stamp. Signed Calves; cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Koester (March 1984), lot 4339; Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002), lot 2693.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4047 Brasil

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    30 reis grey on yellowish paper, Worn Impression, Second Composite plate, State A, positions 15-16, a used horizontal pair on somewhat aged piece, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (August 27, 1843 - first month of use) in black, the adhesives showing the horizontal marginal line at base. An attractive and scarce piece.
    Starting bid : 340 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4057 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression on thick yellowish paper, a magnificent mint example showing vertical marginal line at right, of excellent colour for the worn state and very fine with extraordinary "off-set" on reverse showing another complete impression of the stamp but shifted upwards - possibly caused by contact with a wet sheet of stamps below, a rare and previously unrecorded occurence. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4252 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, a fine example in a soft pale shade, used on folded 1873 cover to Latacunga with 1870/72 ½ real blue, watery impression, overlapping the weight marking "9 oz."; tied by the "3154" gros chiffres unusually struck in red with "Quito / Franca" datestamp (July 23) below in same ink, crossed by cover tear. Despite faults a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4473 Scadta Colombia

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    Scadta 10 c. green and 20 c. grey used on 1927 First Flight covers to and from Cali, franked additionally with Colombia 1917 2 c. carmine-rose pair or 1926 4 c. blue, all tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereos Scadta / Cali" or "Barranquilla" cds's. Framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Interoceanico / De Buenaventura A Barranquilla" in red at base on each Muller #41+42.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4070 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb used example in a deep shade, First Composite plate, State A, position 1 on the pane, a "Semi-Xifopagus" showing vertical marginal line at left, and at top, the horizontal marginal line with the horizontal line from the (30 reis) pane above; cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds in black. Some ageing but an extremely rare and fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4309 Colombia

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    5 c. prussian blue, horizontal mint tête-bêche pair, positions 9-10 and marginal from top of sheet (would adjoin the mint block of 40 also in this collection), with couple of vertical bends of no significance, fresh and very fine, large part original gum. Rare Scott = $ 4'750.
    Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3490; Wickersham (March 1968), lot 10.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4299 Colombia

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    1780/95c.: Undated prepaid cover from Caloto to the Land Office in Popayan, distance 30 leagues / 167 kms., struck with the unique examples of the contracted CALOTO handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = EXT) and fine strike of FRANCA alongside (Tizon 3 = RRR). Carried Officially and thus free of charges, an outstanding cover.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 30.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4264 Colombia

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    1808 (Dec 2): Entire letter from Panama to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Cartagena, distance 366 leagues / 2'040 kms., addressed to Camilo Torres, the entire struck with superb PANAMÁ handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, above, fine FRANCA handstamp (Tizon 4 = RRR), both in red. Exceptional and extremely rare entire.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4420.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4289 Colombia

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    1808 (Sept 23): Entire letter from Marinilla to Medellin, distance 8 leagues / 100 kms., struck with outstanding impressions of MARINILLA handstamp and DEBE handstamp, both very fine in red (Tizon 1 & 2 = EXT). Rated "2" reales due to pay for a double rate letter under ¾ ounce. Exceptional quality and extremely rare.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 57.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4158 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb used example with excellent large margins all round, cancelled by large part framed SUMIDOURO handstamp in brown (Ayres unlisted). A rare stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998), Moorhouse (2013). Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4560.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4106 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used corner marginal horizontal pair from the First Large Plate, State A, position 5-6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at top and at right, large margins all round, corner bend on right stamp, cancelled in manuscript blue ink at top and with complete strike of framed GRAMPARÁ in red (Ayres 1311). A delightful and rare pair.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4068 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression on thin greyish paper (note the complete lack of cross-hatching between the '6' and '0'), four large even margins, cancelled by rimless "Correio Da Geral Da Corte" cds in black: an early usage - appears to be dated "2-8-1843" but second figure of day missing. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4365 Colombia

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    20 c. red, the superb used horizontal strip of three, positions 37-39 on the sheet, fresh colour and large margins all round, cancelled on piece by "Ambalema 14 de Junio 1862" in manuscript. Third stamp with corner crease but a rare and most attractive multiple.
    Provenance: Collection Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9068.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4149 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, First Composite plate, State A, position 11, a fine used example with ample to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by framed MACAHÉ handstamp in yellow (Ayres unlisted). Unique and wonderful stamp, one of the gems of Brazilian cancellations.
    Provenance: Collection Ferreira; Everaldo Santos (May 2001), lot 71.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4293 Colombia

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    1806 (April 12): Prepaid entire letter from Vegadesupía to Buga, distance 45 leagues / 250 kms., rated "2" reales in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce, struck with contracted VEGADESUPIA handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) with smaller FRANCA handstamp, both in black, above (Tizon 3 = RRR). A fresh and fine entire.

    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4524.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4290 Colombia

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    1809 (Oct 5): Entire letter sent prepaid from Medellin to Cartagena, distance 224 leagues / 1'248 kms., struck with fine "Medellin / Franca" handstamp in red (Tizon 6 = RRR). Rated "4" reales paid in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Scarce and attractive entire.

    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4474.
     
     
     
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4020 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a magnificent used example cancelled by large part framed MAMBOCABA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1350). Vertical crease at right well outside frame line, an attractive stamp. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4431.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4531 Ecuador

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    1928 (Aug 28): "Unissued" variety "75 Cts. 75" on Scadta 15 c. carmine, a used example of this contentious stamp (Gebauer 2ECa = $ 1'500 in 1963), listed and unpriced in most catalogues, fresh and very fine, cancelled by large part Scadta datestamp (12.III1929) in black. A rarity of Airmail philately. Signed Herbert Bloch Mi 2F = EUR 12'000 mint, unpriced used.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4512 Scadta Colombia

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    United States 1923 Scadta 60 c. brown, handstamped "E.U." in black, (Type 1, 6.5mm), used with Colombia 1921 3 c. on 4 c. violet tied to 1924 flown cover from Boston to Medellin by "Servicio Postal Aereos Scadta / Barranquilla" datestamps (April 2, error for June 2) in black. Reverse of cover with Medellin, (June 5) datestamp in blue. Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4506 Scadta Colombia

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    Canada 1923 Scadta "R" in red on 20 c. grey, handstamped "CA." in black (Type 1, 7mm), a fine used example on piece with Colombia 1920 1 c. green and 5 c. blue all tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereos / Barranquilla" datestamps (July 22, 1931). Rare and most attractive piece Mi LA 301 = EUR 650/Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4492 Scadta Colombia

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    "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow used on flown 1928 cover from Pamplona to New York via Bucarmanga with 1923 Scadta 30 c. blue and Colombia 1925 4 c. blue all tied by "Pamplona" framed despacth datestamps in violet (Aug 18) with "Scadta / Bucaramanga" transit (Aug 20) alongside. Barranquilla transit (Aug 22) on reverse. Minor imperfections but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4429 Scadta Colombia

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    15 c. blue, fine used example from base of sheet used on flown 1922 1 c. green on buff postal stationery newspaper wrapper from Girardot to Barranquilla, the card cancelled with framed "Girardot" despatch (March 7) and the 15 c. cancelled by circular SERVICIO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA / GIRARDOT in violet. An extraordinary 1 c. + 15 c. correctly rated usage, Dr. Goeggel states 'no more than five known'.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4278 Colombia

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    1810c.: Cover sent unpaid from Ocaña to Rio Negro, distance 95 leagues / 530 kms., struck with exceptional oval framed OCAÑA / DEBE / V.F.7 patriotic handstamp (Tizon 3 = EXT) in black. Rated "3" reales to pay for a letter up to ¾ ounce. Rare and famous cover.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, June 1992), lot 77.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4382 Colombia

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    50 c. green, an amazing corner marginal used example from the top right of sheet, with full sheet margin at top (29 mm) and at right (4 mm), showing plate variety "M" of Colombia" does not touch the outer frame line. Minor corner bend of no significance and interesting partial green offsetting on the top margin, neatly cancelled by manuscript "Palmira" in full. An extraordinary stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4285 Colombia

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    1794 (March 7): Prepaid entire letter from Yolombo to Medellin, distance 20 leagues / 111 kms., struck with YOLOMBO handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = RRR) and, above, contracted FRANCA handstamp in same ink (Tizon 3 = RRR). A fine and scarce entire, the earliest known usage of a handstamped cover from Yolombo.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4527.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4251 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, somewhat detached 1867 piece bearing a horizontal strip of three in a bright shade, positions 40-42 used with 1865 1 real green in a horizontal pair, positions 89-90 from the lower right corner of the sheet, all tied by "Quito / Franca" circular datestamps (Jan 23). Left hand stamp with fault, otherwise a colourful and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4116 Brasil

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    60 reis, deep grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine horizontal pair with good margins all round, showing the almost immediate wear in the plate, with bold CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 9-8-1843 datestamp in black - the ninth day of issue. Minor faults, thin between the stamps of no significance, a fine and rare early usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4161 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a magnificent used example with horizontal marginal line and vertical marginal line at left, position 1, showing large margins on the other sides; cancelled by large part GRANJA handstamp (Ayres unlisted). Negligible thin but a splendid stamp. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4409, formerly a pair.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4154 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a magnificent corner pane example with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, position 13 with 5.5 mm sheet margin at base, cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (May 1844) in black (Ayres 1548). A splendid and rare stamp.
    Provenance: Collection Newbury; Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2093.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4078 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a good used example showing horizontal marginal line at base and evidence of retouching in the outer frame lines-especially at right; tied to piece by fine strike of PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (July 7, 1844) in black (Ayres 1548). Small fault at top but a most attractive piece.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4398 Colombia

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    20 c. red + 50 c. red + 20c. red, the superb mint vertical strip of three, central stamp showing the "50 cent" error of Transfer, in immaculate condition with clear to extremely large margins all round, of excellent colour and large part original gum - the error being full unmounted og. A truly wonderful strip Gi 23b = £ 11'500+/Mi 21F = EUR 22'000+/Scott = $ 18'500+.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4489 Scadta Colombia

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    Free Franking for Military 1932 (Oct 8): SCADTA printed envelope to Scadta Offices in Bogotá, struck with framed CORREO AEREO / FRANCO and circular "Correo Aereo Militar / Bogota" in black. The cover addressed to the Pilot Herbert Boy and erased for Pilot Kuehl instead. A most unusual cover.
    Note: The Scientific section of Scadta was engaged in aerial photography for the Instituto Geográfico MIlitar at this time.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4484 Scadta Colombia

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    Free Franking for Scadta Officials 1923 (July 2): Cover mailed from Bogotá to Colombian Embassy in Berne, sent without Scadta adhesives, franked by 1920 1 c. green and 1923 3 c. blue in a strip of three all cancelled by "Scadta / Bogota" datestamps in red. There was no 'free' franking privelege for Consular Mail at this time and thus the sender must have been a senior employee of Scadta. An unusual cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4466 Scadta Colombia

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    Scadta 30 c. green, 2 pesos rose-red and handstamped "R" (Type 1) on 20 c. red-brown all used on 1923 flown cover front to Medellin with 1917 20 c. red and 1920 2 c. green and 10 c. blue tied by SCADTA / BOGOTA datestamps in red (April 2).  Framed registration cachet in red centrally struck. A charming and scarce piece. Signed  Schoendorf.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4507 Scadta Colombia

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    Canada 1923 Scadta 20 c. grey, 60 c. brown and 1 peso black, all handstamped "CA." in black (Type 1, 7mm), fine used on parcel piece with Canada Admiral 5 c. violet in a block of four all tied by 1929 machine cancellation in black. Rare and attractive piece Mi LA 293+ LA 296 + LA 297 = EUR 300/Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4302 Colombia

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    1777 (February 19): Entire letter endorsed for prepayment "Franco a la mano", mailed from Panamá to Guayaquil, Ecuador and struck with superb strike of contracted PANAMA handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = EXT). The entire thanks the addressee for the receipt of 5'000 pesos and urges the prompt payment of the rest of the debt. The earliest recorded handstamped cover from either Colombia or Panamá, a rarity for the specialist.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4170 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb corner pane example from position 18, with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, large margins all round, cancelled by central CORREOS DE BAHIA datestamp in black (Ayres 1605). A fine stamp.
    Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2094.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4157 Brasil

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    90 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used corner pane example in a greyish shade, position 18, with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, 8 mm margin at base, cancelled by large part I.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp in black (Ayres 1617). A superb and scarce stamp.
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4520 Ecuador

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    1928 (Aug 28) Provisional Overprint on Scadta, 45 degree "Provisional" surcharge diagonally struck in red, the set of five values mint, the "R" overprinted registration 20 c. grey and a small mint study of the 1 s. on 20 grey (four) all with minor overprint differences. One or two with faults but majority fresh and fine, large part og. Scott = $ 850+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4270 Colombia

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    1794 (April 30): Prepaid entire letter from Plata to Popayan, distance 20 leagaues / 110 kms., struck with the framed contracted PLATA handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR). with heavily struck FRANCA handstamp above (Tizon 4 = RRR) and manuscript rate "1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce. A fine and scarce entire.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4491.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4253 Ecuador

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    Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real yellow on blued paper, a fine vertical pair with close to large margins all round, used on 1872 cover from Guayaquil to Chavez in Lima, Peru and tied by bold strike of dotted "Franca" lozenge in black. Reverse with Lima arrival (Feb 17) in black. Scarce and fine cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4244 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, a fine example in a soft pale shade, position 83, used on 1867 entire letter at double rate from Guayaquil to Valparaiso, Chile tied by "Guayaquil" datestamp (April 3) in black. Struck on arrival with "25" (centavos) due marking for internal delivery. A fine and rare entire to a surprisingly scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4533 Ecuador

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    1929 (March 12): Registration 1 s. on Scadta 20 c. grey overprinted in red at 41 degree angle by "Artes Gráficas Senefelder" in single operation, a fresh and fine mint block of four, large part or unmounted og Gi R11 = £ 1'400/Mi 6 II = EUR 1'440/Scott = $ 560.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4196 Ecuador

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    First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface blueing, fine impression, two large margined single examples used on cover to Alausi cancelled by pre-philatelic CUENCA / FRANCA oval handstamps struck in red. Reverse with docketing "Cuenca Julio 12 de 1865". Extremely rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4110 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round from First Large plate, State A, positions 35-35, slight scissor cut in margin only between stamps and right stamp minor bend, cancelled by scarce PARATI handstamp in black (Ayres 1160).
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60092.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4298 Colombia

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    1782 (June 26): Extraordinarily early entire letter from Cali to Popayan, Mosquera correspondence, struck with superb CALY handstamp in red with straight bar to "A" in "Caly", 31 mm. in length (Tizon unlisted). Exceptional entire in wonderful fresh condition, an Exhibit item for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 27.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4375 Colombia

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    10 c. blue, the superb large margined horizontal strip of three, of excellent rich colour, sheet marginal at left, cancelled by "BOGOTÁ" pearled oval handstamps in black. The second largest known multiple of this stamp and as such, a great rarity.
    Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3731.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4391 Colombia

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    1 peso purple on bluish, coarser wove porous paper, the superb used example, marginal from left of sheet, huge margins on the other three sides, neatly cancelled by oval PURIFICACION / FRANCA handstamp in black. Extremely rare Gi 20 = £ 2'250/Mi 17y = EUR 2'200/Scott = $ 1'750.
    Provenance: Collection Caspary (June 1958,) lot 908.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4224 Ecuador

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    1 real in an unusual yellow green shade, used on 1865 turned cover (originally used with early impression ½ real from Chimbo to Ambato), cancelled by hexagonal framed AMBATO handstamp struck in red and mailed to Chimbo paying the rate for 1¼ ounces. Small pinpricks in the adhesive but an exceedingly rare usage of this cancellation in this colour.
    Note: The framed "Ambato" handstamp is only recorded in use for the first eight months of 1865.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4514 Scadta Colombia

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    Great Britain 1923 Scadta 30 c. blue with handstamped "G.B." surcharge (Type 1, 6.5mm) in violet, variety "surcharge inverted", used on 1924 Consular envelope from London to Bogotá, with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue, both tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereo / Barranquilla" datestamps in black. Reverse with Bogotá arrival (Nov 5). Some faults to adhesives and envelope but rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4509 Scadta Colombia

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    United States 1921: Scadta third issue handstamped "E.U." in violet (Type 1, 6½mm.), the complete mint set of 11 values and additionally 5 c. and 10 c. handstamped in black; fair to fine examples, some with light toning, and small part og. or unused. Five values signed 'MC' and the 5 peso value signed Kessler Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 4169 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine lightly used example showing the retouching to the ornaments on the '9' especially, described as ribbed paper in Hubbard sale (with which we disagree), minor corner bend of no importance, an unusual stamp.
    Provenance: Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2101.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4098 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a large margined used example from First Large plate, State A, position 18, showing vertical marginal line at right, some toning but cancelled by complete strike of I.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Nov 20, 1844) in black (Ayres 1617).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4360 Colombia

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    10 c. blue, the magnificent used horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet, ample margins at base and large on the other three sides, insignificant closed tear in margin only above right hand stamp, neatly cancelled by "0" markings in red. Extremely rare, just three horizontal pairs are known of this stamp, strangely two are marginal pieces.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4308 Colombia

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    2½ c. bronze green, the superb appearing used block of six, first stamp with small tear and block with vertical crease, otherwise exceptional and of brilliant colour, the stamps sharing three complete strikes of MEDELLIN / FRANCA in blue. The largest block recorded and a great rarity of Colombian philately.
    Provenance: Collection Colonel Wickersham (March 1968), lot 19.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4022 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine example showing horizontal marginal line at base, tied to small piece tied by two fine strikes of framed CAJURU handstamps (Ayres 1251) in brown. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
    Provenance: Collection Newbury, Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2013.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4284 Colombia

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    1784 (July 15): Entire letter sent prepaid from Bogotá to Antioquia, distance 117 leagues / 652 kms., struck with fine strike of SANTA FÈ handstamp in red (Tizon 2 = RR) with contracted FRANCA handstamp in red above (Tizon 6 = RRR). Manuscript "4" reales prepaid for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Fresh and fine, a scarce and early entire.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4288 Colombia

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    1808c.: Cover from Marinilla to Rio Negro, distance 4 leagues / 50 kms., struck with outstanding impressions of MARINILLA handstamp and FRANCA contracted handstamp, both very fine in red (Tizon 1 & 4 = EXT). Undated but extremely scarce, Santa Maria believed the cover to be dated 1800 but Tizon lists the handstamps from 1808.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 56.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4268 Colombia

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    1788 (Oct 8): Prepaid entire letter from Bogotá to the Marquis of Villaorellana in Quito, Ecuador, distance 231 leagues / 1'287 kms., struck with superb SANTA FÈ handstamp in red (Tizon 2 = RR), with contracted FRANCA below (Tizon 6 = RRR) and manuscript "3" reales alongside for a single letter under ½ ounce. Rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4311 Colombia

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    5 c. prussian blue, Second Stone, the superb mint top marginal strip of five, positions 3-7 on the sheet of 55 subjects; usual slight creasing and minute scissor cut just into fifth stamp, of excellent colour and large part original gum. An outstanding positional piece, extremely rare, a delightful multiple.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4013 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish thin paper, margins clear to good all round, cancelled by bold strike of rare VA. DE VASSOURAS framed handstamp in black (Ayres 1530). A fine example of this popular cancel.
    Provenance: Collection Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30101.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4300 Colombia

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    1807 (Oct 19): Prepaid entire letter written in Caloto and mailed from Quilichao to Popayan struck with framed contracted QUILICHAO handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) with un-framed FRANCA below (Tizon 3 = RRR) and manuscript rate "1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce; also an unpaid front of cover to Popayan with same framed handstamp and large un-framed DEVE in red (Tizon 2 = RRR), also rated "1½" in manuscript. A fine and charming pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4010 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, State A, position 18, a huge margined used example showing the corner marginal horizontal and vertical lines and inter-pane horizontal dividing line below "Semi-Xifopagus"; neatly cancelled by large part framed YTU handstamp in brown (Ayres 1541). A fine and rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4297 Colombia

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    1806 (Jan 20): Entire letter sent prepaid accompanying a payment of 200 pesos from Llanogrande (now Palmira) to Popayan, distance of 40 leagues / 223 kms., struck with fine contracted LLANOGRANDE in red (Tizon 1 = RR) with FRANCA handstamp below (Tizon 3 = RR). A fine and scarce entire.
    Provenance: F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4466.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4019 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on yellowish paper, large margins all round cancelled by large part framed CANTAGALO handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1258). Tiny trace of acid ink in top margin only, an exceptional and attractive stamp.
    Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60149.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4456 Scadta Colombia

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    Bogotá Provisional 1921 (Dec 22): "$ 0 50 c" (error for 30) handstamped surcharge inverted in violet on 50 c. pale green, the surcharge applied over VALOR 10 CENTAVOS handstamp in blue (as Scott C18), fine lightly used example. An extraordinary and extremely rare stamp Gi 16 = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4447 Scadta Colombia

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    VALOR 30 CENTAVOS surcharged in violet on 50 c. pale green, a fine mint example from lower left of the sheet, overprinted Scott Type b, showing raised "N" in "Centavos", fresh and fine mint with large part original gum. Signed Brun Gi 6 = £ 1'000/Mi 8/I = EUR 1'100/Scott = $ 925.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4390 Colombia

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    1 peso reddish lilac on blued coarser porous paper, a superb mint example with exceptionally large margins for this rare stamp, marginal from right of sheet, of excellent colour and freshness, fine unused Gi 20 = £ 7'000/Mi 17y = EUR 6'500/Scott = $ 5'500.
    Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1950), lot 3771.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4310 Colombia

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    5 c. grey-blue blue, mint block of four with lower pair showing the tête-bêche, positions 29-30/40-41, of excellent colour and large margins all round, fresh and extremely fine for this delicate issue. A rarity. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 4'750++.
    Provenance: Collection Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot 6501.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4277 Colombia

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    1801 (Jan 6): Unpaid entire letter from San José de Cúcuta to Cacota de Suratá, distance 20 leagues / 110 kms., struck with straight line "DEBE" and oval framed S / JOSE in red-brown (Tizon = Unlisted). Extremely rare entire, written by Pedro Santander, the father of the revolutionary hero. Unique.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF
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