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  • Lot# : 369 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round, slightest of bends as usual, cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in brown. Scarce and attractive stamp.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 178 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression on medium paper, a used block of four from the Composite Plate, positions 3-4/9-10, with some ageing and the top margin restored, neatly cancelled by two strikes of the Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp (27.2.1845) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 44 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins on all sides and horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part strikes of straight line JACOBINA handstamps (Ayres 1147) in brown. Rare and fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 336 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with clear to large margins all round and with vertical frame line at right, a creased example tied to large part piece by complete strike of framed CASTRO handstamp (Ayres 1267) in brown. Extremely rare.
     
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 409 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin paper, a horizontal used pair showing the horizontal frame line at base, large margins on all sides, cancelled by manuscript date "Dez.re 4, 1843". An unusual and appealing multiple.
    Provenance: Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 54.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 329 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a used horizontal pair showing vertical frame line at left, right hand stamp with stain, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1565) in red brown.

    INFO: Right hand stamp lightly thinned.

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 375 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown applied over framed RIO CLARO handstamp (Ayres 1432) also in brown. Exceptional and very rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 138 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black and 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impressions, fine used examples with ample margins on all sides, each neatly cancelled by part straight line SABARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1176) in brown, should be joined together with hinge to show the complete handstamp. Signed Bühler (2) and Sismondo.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 250 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by large part framed CAPIVARI handstamp (Ayres 1261) struck in green. Minor imperfection in lower margin only, otherwise a rare and most unusual stamp, apparently unique.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 106 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a large margined example on thin greyish paper showing the horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part straight line JACUHY handstamp (Ayres 1148) in brown. Slight corner bend and a tad faded but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 220 Brasil

    1846 (June 21): Registration receipt for an insured letter sent from Rio de Janeiro to Ouro Preto, with insurance paid of 1'000 reis for a package at 50'000 reis. Some acid ink faults as usual but a rare document.
    Note: This piece at this date more probably belongs with an 'Inclinado's' collection.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 229 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, somewhat grubby used example with ample margins all round and horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by large part of framed AGENCIA DO ARROZAL handstamp (Ayres 1212) in black. Minor imperfections but extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 109 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins on three sides and just touched at base, cancelled by framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) struck in brown.

    INFO: Slight vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 344 Brasil

    30 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a large margined used example showing horizontal frame line at base, central thin not apparent from front, cancelled by framed FRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1301) struck in red. Rare.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 1 Brasil

    1819 (Sept 20): Entire letter from Pará to Lisbon endorsed at lower left "Galera Praseres e Alegria" and rated at top right "80" reis in manuscript, struck with fine PARA straight line handstamp in brown. Exceptional quality for Transatlantic mail of this period.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 42 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with four even margins, cancelled by large part straight line S.I.DE CARINHANHA handstamp in brown (Ayres unlisted), possibly utilised by S.I.De Campos, listed under Bahia Province by Meyer. Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 405 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a lightly used example (pen cancel has been removed, with large margins on all sides and showing frame line at base and inter-pane dividing line below, Semi-Xifopagus. Rubbed and with slight smudge at lower left but an interesting stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 124 Brasil

    1846: Entire letter written from Villa de Oliveira to Ouro Preto, prepaid 60 reis and this amount annotated at top with the Postmaster's name: "Borges pago 60" and struck with oval OLIVEIRA / VA handstamp (Ayres 1376) and annotated with date in manuscript "18.10.46" alongside. A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 150 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large marginson all sides, right hand stamp with vertical crease, neatly cancelled by light manuscript '25' and framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red-brown. An attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 251 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, used example with ample to large margins all round, minor thin spot, cancelled by oval framed CONCEICAO DA RIBEIRA handstamp (Ayres 1280) in brown. A very scarce cancellation
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 38 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression, a fine large margined example, with vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, heavy vertical ironed crease, cancelled by large part circular CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA handstamp (Ayres 1556) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 414 Brasil

    1843: Bull's Eyes: the extraordinary used balance of the collection, with 30 reis (43 examples including 8 pairs), 60 reis (82 examples including a strip of three and seven pairs) and 90 reis (18 examples); many are fine examples, many with just a minor fault or imperfection. An exceptional lot for further study. Careful viewing is both essential and recommended.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 36,000 CHF

    Lot# : 291 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by large part of framed S. JOAO DO Pe. handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown, the stamp slightly creased along frameline of the handstamp only. Rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 306 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with four large even margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black, with trace of horizontal frame line at base. A very fine stamp.
    Provenance: Itamar Bopp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 119 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with large margins all round and showing the vertical frame line at left, cancelled by large part straight line MINAS NOVAS handstamp (Ayres 1154) in brown. Horizontal bend but a scarce cancel.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'); Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 373 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example with vertical frame line at left, cancelled by complete strike of PRINCIPE (Lapa, Sao Paulo) straight line handstamp (Ayres 1165) in brown. Exceptional and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 338 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, Plate 5 position 12, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by framed CAZA.BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in brown. Minor vertical crease of no importance, a scarce cancellation.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 352 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by straight line LIMEIRA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Corner bend but scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 389 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at right, some surface rubbing, cancelled by large part framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in red. Scarce and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 362 Brasil

    30 reis grey and 60 reis grey, Worn Impressions, used examples with close to large margins all round, the 60 reis cancelled by framed PARAHIBUNA handstamp (Ayres 1383) in brown, the 30 reis with removed manuscript and 'UNA' straight line cancel in red. Rare and possibly unique duo.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 75 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing horizontal used pair with large margins all round, heavily thinned but with fine centrally struck CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres 1615) in red brown.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 47 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large to huge margined example of excellent colour, neatly cancelled by circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp (Ayres 1602) struck in green. A rare and splendid stamp.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 246 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a huge margined used example with vertical frame line at left, cancelled by both oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp (Ayres 1256) and Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp. Creased but unusual and an attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 223 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides cancelled by large part oval framed ALDEIA DE S. PEDRO handstamp (as Ayres 1193) in brown. Slight soiling and imperfections but rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 117 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a somewhat aged used example with large margins all round, horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by circular CORREIO DE MARIANNA datestamp (Ayres 1616) in black. An extremely rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 303 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression; 60 reis black early Intermediate Impression and 90 reis black, Early Impression; the set of three values used, all cancelled by circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamps (Ayres 1586) in black. All three stamps with four margins but with faults but of fine appearance, a most unusual set.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 163 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used example, Plate 1 position 18 on the composite plate, with vertical frame line at right and horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black. A fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 51 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a huge margined used example showing the vertical and horizontal frame lines at left and at top, cancelled by diagonally struck straight line handstamp ARACATI handstamp (Ayres 1127) in brown. Some thinning and horizontal crease but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 408 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impressions, two used examples cancelled in manuscript: the first with large margins all round and dated "6 de Dez. 1845" in manuscript; the second example somewhat discoloured and cancelled "S.A." (possibly the Postmaster's initials). Unusual.

    INFO: Both stamps with minor faults.

    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 207 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, close to clear margins all round, tied to small piece by near complete strike of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (6.8.1843), the sixth day of use. Exceptional and most attractive piece.
    Provenance: Baron Ferrari de la Renotière.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 23 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example with close to large margins on all sides, slight crease, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Ayres 1604) struck in red. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 165 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with huge margins all round including the horizontal inner and outer frame lines at base, some age spots, cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 348 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine appearing used example with large even margins on all sides, slight thin spot, cancelled by near complete strike of framed IGUAPE handstamp (Ayres 1315) in black.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 143 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Early to Intermediate Impressions, fine used examples (3) all three with ample to large margins all round, each cancelled by large part S. JOAO. DEL REI handstamp in brown (Ayres 1170). Minor imperfections but a generally fine trio.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 97 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled ITABIRÁ in manuscript and by framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in red-brown. A rare and delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 387 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example showing horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in black.

    INFO: Tiny thin at top left.

    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 222 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides cancelled by large part framed ALDEIA DE S. PEDRO handstamp (Ayres 1193) in brown. Minor corner bend otherwise a superb and rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 276 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impressions, used examples with 60 reis having fine margins and slight hinge thin, 90 reis with narrow but clear margins all round, each cancelled by framed N. FRIBURGO handstamps (Ayres 1365) in black and brown respectively.

    INFO: 90 r. top margin repaired.

    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 90 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, fine used example with four ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by straight line COCAES handstamp (Ayres 1137) in red-brown. An exceptional strike of a very rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 208 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a fine appearing horizontal used pair with large margins all round and showing vertical frame line at right, crease and slight stains, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 333 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown. Some minor ink staining but very scarce. Cert. Sismondo (2000).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 266 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a large margined used example cancelled by framed MARICA handstamp (Ayres 1356) struck in pale yellow brown (rare). Slightest of ironed creases but scarce. Signed Bühler.

    INFO: Withdrawn.

    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 95 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides and cancelled by large part straight line TAMANDVA handstamp (Ayres 1178) in brown. Fine and scarce.

    INFO: Tiny thin and vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 171 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with clear to large margins, some ageing and imperfections, cancelled by clear Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp (27.8.1843) in the first month of use, showing the almost immediate deterioration of the plates. Unusual and interesting stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 110 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a fine used example on yellowish paper, large margins on all sides, cancelled by large part framed V. DE LAVRAS handstamp (Ayres 1529) in brown. Scarce.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 314 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a defective example with close to large margins all round, cancelled by straight line DESTERRO handstamp (Ayres 1141) in red, with large part CORREIO GERAL DE S. CATHARINA datestamp above (Ayres 1626). Rare.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 368 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in red-brown, slight thin at top not affecting the appearance, a rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 13 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine unused example with laarge even margins all round and frame line at top, 1st Composite Plate, State A, position 6. Minute stain at lower left of oval, otherwise a very fine appearing example of this rarity. Cert Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 262 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a fine used four margined example with a cut into example used on restored piece, the two stamps sharing fine strike of oval SACCO DA MANGARA TIBA handstamp (Ayres 1484) in black. Faults but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 36 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a usedvertical pair with large margins on three sides and imperceptibly touched at base, neatly cancelled by near complete CORREIO DA BAHIA datestamp (Ayres 1605) in black (July 21, 1844).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 300 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example cancelled by bold strike of oval RO. GRDE. DO NTE. handstamp (Ayres 1434) in red-brown. Exceptional and rare.
    Provenance: Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 132.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 102 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by large part oval framed V. DE FORMIGAS handstamp (Ayres 1525) in black. Slight corner bend but rare.

    INFO: Pin hole

    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 360 Brasil

    30 reis grey, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM / INU-TILI-ZADO handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in red-brown. A major rarity with just two examples recorded.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 370 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a large margined used example showing the vertical frame line at left, slight acid ink fault at top, cancelled by framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in brown. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 31 Brasil

    60 reis black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing horizontal frame line at top, large margins all round, cancelled by straight line BAHIA. handstamp (Ayres 1129) in black.

    INFO: Two minor thins mostly in the margin

    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 14 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, a mint example showing diagonal pre-printing 'pli d'accordeon' flaw at upper left, slight paper split by '0' of '90', otherwise of fine appearance and a scarce example of a paper fold on an unused Bull's Eye. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 399 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined pair, 2nd Composite Plate, State B, positions 1-2, somewhat stained due to previous manuscript being removed and slight repair at upper left. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 450 CHF

    Lot# : 21 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, an attractive used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at left, cancelled by near complete CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Ayres 1604) in black (8.8.1845). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 335 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with manuscript '1844' date, further cancelled by near complete strike of frramed CANANEA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Small piece in margin missing otherwise a fine and very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 183 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by bold strike of the rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (Nov 7, 1843) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 322 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Intermediate Impression on thin greyish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by large part framed BARREIRO handstamp (Ayres 1233) struck in brown. Some ironed creasing but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 340 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a superb large margined example cancelled by circular CONSTITUICAO handstamp (Ayres 1569) in brown. Exceptional and extremely rare cancellation, just this and the example formerly in the Koester collection are known.
    Note: Constituisao is now known as Piracicaba.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 283 Brasil

    30 reis grey, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey, fine appearing four margined used examples, each cancelled by scarce straight line PATY DO ALFERES handstamps (Ayres 1161) in brown. The 30 reis with acid ink faults, the 60 reis and 90 reis being fine to very fine. A scarce assembly.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 337 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression, used example with ample to enormous margins, showing the horizontal frame line at base and vertical frame line at right, thinned but struck with fine framed CAZA BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in red-brown.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 58 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, State A. position 1, a fine four margined used example cancelled by straight line SOBRAL handstamp (Ayres 1177) in brown and cancelled again with framed CEARA handstamp (Ayres 1274) in black. Exceptional and very rare thus.
     
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 74 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example tied to small piece by large part circular CORREIO DO CODÓ handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in red brown with manuscript date '4.3.1844'. Believed unique.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 94 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, large margined example with vertical frame line at right, merest hint of hinge thin at top, cancelled by large part circular C. DO SERRO handstamp (Ayres 1562) in black.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 310 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, slight glue stain from mounting at left, cancelled by circular RIO GRANDE datestamp (Ayres 1620) in black (1844).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 133 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, used example with narrow to ample margins on all sides, minor thins, cancelled by large part straight line P. ALEGRE handstamp (Ayres 1157) in brown.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 82 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, interesting frame bend at base, cancelled with part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with part date in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 311 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by part strike of circular RIO GRANDE handstamp (Ayres 1620) in black. Slight ageing and small hinge thin but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 289 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides, slight diagonal bend and minor acid ink flaw, cancelled by framed S'ANNA DE PIRAHY handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 296 Brasil

    60 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a fine large margined used example showing part of horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part framed VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp (Ayres 1530) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 261 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a huge margined used example with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled lightly by circular CORREIO DA MANGARATIBA handstamp (Ayres unlisted). Heavy creasing not apparent on face but a remarkable stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 248 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large margins on all sides, vertical frame line at right, cancelled by large part framed CANTAGALO handstamp (Ayres 1258) in red brown.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 135 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, used example on yellowish paper, with large margins on all sides, minor hinge thin, cancelled by large part straight line P. ALEGRE handstamp (Ayres 1157) in brown.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 378 Brasil

    60 reis black or grey-black, four used examples, two being on small piece, all with four margins and cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamps (Ayres 1633) all struck between April and July 1844. Minor imperfections but a generally fine appearing group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 81 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, ironed diagonal crease, cancelled with small part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with part date in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 79 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, central thin, cancelled with small part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with part date in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 233 Brasil

    60 reis black and 60 reis grey, Early and Worn Impressions, used examples with four margins, each cancelled by framed BARRA MANCA handstamp (Ayres 1230) in brown. Faults with acid ink cuts from cancellation but of fine appearance and scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 390 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at base, slight thin at top, cancelled by straight line TATUHY handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 156 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, an attractive used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at right, cancelled by large part C. G. DE PARAHIBA DO NORTE datestamp (Ayres unlisted) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 277 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with ample margins all round cancelled by large part circular PARAHIBA DO SUL handstamp (Ayres 1583) in brown. A fine and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 305 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with four large even margins on all sides, slight hinge thin at top, neatly cancelled by PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 159 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with even margins all round, neatly cancelled by PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Ayres 1548) in black. Trace of bend not affecting the appearance, a fine stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2001).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 376 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by large part straight line  VILLA DE S. LUIZ handstamp (Ayres 1184) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 141 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large margins on all sides, cancelled by straight line S. JOAO DEL REI handstamp (Ayres 1170) in brown.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 391 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example with four even large margins, cancelled by the extremely rare negative C DE TAUBATE handstamp (Ayres unlisted). The stamp with thin and possible repair but a unique example of this rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 281 Brasil

    30 reis grey and 60 reis grey, Worn Impressions, used examples; the 30 reis with narrow but clear margins all round and the 60 reis with large margins on all sides, each cancelled by PARATI straight line handstamps in black and brown respectively. The 60 reis with acid ink hole but a scarce pairing.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 30 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with good margins on all sides, slight hinge thin at top, cancelled by straight line BAHIA handstamp (Ayres 1129) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF
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