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  • Lot# : 175 Argentina

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    5 c. red, used example with three large margins and just touched at upper right, on 1862 cover to Rosario tied by oval FRANCA in blue with oval ADMINISTRACION / DE / CORREOS / DE SANTA-FE handstamp at left. Readdressed to Montevideo and struck on reverse with circular 'Correo Del Rosario' datestamp in blue (Dec 24) and Montevideo oval arrival on front (Christmas Day). Attractive and scarce usage to an overseas destination. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 176 Argentina

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    5 c. red in a fine horizontal pair, used on January 1859 entire letter endorsed 'pr. Correo' (steamer) to Buenos Aires, cancelled by bold strikes of CORRIENTES and FRANCA handstamps in black. A very rare entire. Signed Kneitschel. Cert. del Mazo (2010).

     
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 177 Argentina

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    10 c. green, a diagonally bisected example used on 1862 cover from Rosario to Montevideo, with Agent's cachet 'P.L. Ramayo / Agente / Rosario' over Ship endorsement 'per Espigador'; the adhesive tied by small oval CORREO NACIONAL DEL ROSARIO in blue-black with 'Correo de Buenos Aires' transit below (Feb 2) in black. Some aging and file folds away from the bisect, a rare and most unusual cover to a foreign destination. Signed Kneitschel. Cert. del Mazo (2010) Scott = $ 725.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 178 Argentina

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    10 c. green, a fine example used on 1861 cover to Tucuman tied by framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp with circular datestamp alongside (Dec 21) in blue. Some minor imperfections but a fine and very scarce cover. Signed Kneitschel. Cert. del Mazo (2010) Scott = $ 700.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 91 (March 1996), lot 6776.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 179 Argentina

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    15 c. blue, a fine example used on cover to Tucuman, tied by fine strike of framed CORDOBA / FRANCA handstamp in black. A very scarce cover in excellent condition for this scarce stamp on letter. Cert. del Mazo (2010) Scott = $ 3'000.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 91 (March 1996), lot 6801.
     
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 180 Argentina

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    5 c. pale orange-rose, 'rosa ladrillo anaranjado', with accent on 'u' of 'República', the magnificent block of eight (two blocks of four rejoined), positions 31-32/38-39/45-46/52-53, of rich colour in this extraordinary shade, large margins all round with minor horizontal bend on top and lower pairs, neither noticeable on face. A remarkable and extremely rare multiple for the specialist, the blocks cut from the sole sheet recorded in this shade. Cert. Kneitschel (2009), Del Mazo (2009) Kneitschel 7a = $ 3'000/Scott = $ 400+.

    Provenance: Collections Sabbatini, Del Mazo, Luis Alemany (lot 2073), 'Patagonia'.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 181 Argentina

    5 c. dull rose, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine unused block of twelve (6 x 2), from upper right corner of the sheet on greyish paper, positions 2-7/9-14, the left hand vertical pair with touched margins and some minor creasing as usual. Large part or unmounted og., a rare and attractive multiple Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 182 Argentina

    5 c. rose-carmine, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine unused block of 28 (7 x 4), positions 22-28/43-49 on the sheet of 70 subjects, clear to large margins all round, typical vertical and horizontal creasing, of good colour and large part og. Positions 22, 24 and 28 showing 'cut angles' in corners. A very scarce multiple Kneitschel 7 = $ 2'860/Scott = $ 1'350+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 183 Argentina

    5 c. rose, with accent on 'u' in 'República', the complete sheet of 70 subjects (7 x 10), of excellent colour and impression, the sheet margin at top with slight closed tear well away from the adhesives, the margin at base with horizontal crease, otherwise fresh and fine without gum. A great rarity of the issue - just 7 sheets in any shade recorded (ref. Eugenio Llach 1973, Victor Kneitschel 1974) Gi. 7 = £ 2'300+/Kneitschel 7 = $ 7'000/Scott = $ 3'400+.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 184 Argentina

    5 c. dull rose, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine example with close to large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Tucumán, tied by neat strike of framed 'Correo Nacional de Rosario' handstamp with Rosario cds (July 1) in blue below.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 185 Argentina

    5 c. orange rose, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine example with large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Rosario, tied by complete strike dotted obliterator with CORREOS DE SANTA FE datestamp in blue below (Dec 19). File fold well away from adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 186 Argentina

    5 c. bright rose, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine example with large margins all round, used on January 1863 cover to Rosario, tied by neat strike of framed CORREOS NACIONALES / FRANCA / DE MENDOZA handstamp in black. File fold well away from adhesive, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 187 Argentina

    5 c. bright rose, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine vertical pair with large margins all round, used on cover to Tucumán, tied by bold strike of framed 'Sun' handstamp FRANCA / JUJUY in black. Slight fingerprint of Postmaster on the top stamp but exceptional and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 188 Argentina

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    10 c. green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a Proof impression with large margins all round, slightly scuffed at top right but with large portion of adjoining stamp at right, printed by Lange on Proof paper with reverse showing the 10 centavos value printed in black. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 189 Argentina

    10 c. green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', unused example in a bright shade, large margins all round, natural speck in top margin, position 1 on the sheet of 70 subjects, large part og. Signed Brun Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 190 Argentina

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    10 c. yellow green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', an unused block of four from the lower left corner of the sheet, positions 57-58/64-65, with large margins all round, on thin paper without gum but showing the cracking lines from the original gum. A very scarce stamp in a multiple, this being probably the finest multiple known and of impeccable provenace. Cert. Kneitschel (2009), Del Mazo (2009) Kneitschel 8 = $ 3'000/Scott = $ 700+.

    Provenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred Lichtenstein (May 1970), lot 83.
                            Collection Gabriel Sánchez, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 8018.
                            Collection 'Patagonia' (Sept 2009), lot 116.

     
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 191 Argentina

    10 c. yellow green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', an unused block of four with large margins all round, on thin paper without gum. A very scarce stamp in a multiple Kneitschel 8 = $ 3'000/Scott = $ 700+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 192 Argentina

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    10 c. green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a diagonally bisected example used on small piece, neatly cancelled by complete strike of oval FRANCA in blue applied at Santa Fe. Scarce and most attractive. Signed Bolaffi. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Scott = $ 7'000 (on cover),
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 193 Argentina

    10 c. deep green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', position 29 on the sheet of 70 subjects, clear margins all round, used on May 1863 entire letter to Salto tied by good strike of fraamed FRANCA / TUCUMAN in black. Slight aging from gum otherwise a fine and scarce entire Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 194 Argentina

    10 c. yellow green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a clear to large margined example used on 1862 cover to Mendoza tied by framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in blue with 'Correo del Rosario' cds (Nov) at right. Scarce stamp on cover. Signed Kneitschel Scott = $ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 195 Argentina

    10 c. olive green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', fine example with good margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Cordoba, tied by framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in blue with 'Correo Del Rosario' cds alongside (Aug 8). The stamp, from position 19, with an interesting plate flaw with white line closing the 'C' in 'Centavos' to an 'O'. A scarce and attractive cover Scott = $ 500.

    Provenance: Collection Gabriel Sánchez, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 8021.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 196 Argentina

    10 c. yellow green, with accent on 'u' in 'República', three examples used on 1863 cover front to Buenos Aires, margins large to just touched on two stamps, all tied by framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamps in blue with 'Correo Del Rosario' cds alongside (April 4). Minor tear to front at upper left, a scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 197 Argentina

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    15 c. blue, position 51 on the sheet of 70 subjects with variety: 'Without Accent', a fine unused example of this great rarity with broken outer frameline at right and at lower left and white dot in base of 'B' to confirm the plating position (see Kneitschel page 213), large margins all round, fresh and very fine unused. A great rarity of Argentine philately. Cert. Sismondo (2005) Gi. 9c = £ 5'500/Kneitchel 9/II = $ 8'000/Scott = $ 8'000.

    Note: According to V. Kneitschel, there are but 2 examples of this stamp recorded in unused condition, thus placing this stamp on a par with the unused 15 c. tête-bêche variety.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 198 Argentina

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    15 c. blue, position 51 on the sheet of 70 subjects with variety: 'Without Accent' over 'U' of 'Republica', an unused example of this great rarity, huge margins all round but just clipped at upper right corner, showing the characteristic broken outer frameline at right and at lower left and dot in the base of 'B' to confirm the plating position (see Kneitschel page 213). A rarity with just two examples recorded in unused condition. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1979), Holcombe (1992) Gi. 9c = £ 5'500/Kneitschel 9/II = $ 8'000/Scott = $ 8'000.

    Provenance: Collection 'Mercedes', Corinphila (June 1981), lot 7123.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,500 CHF

    Lot# : 199 Argentina

    15 c. blue, with accent on 'u' in 'República', fine unused example with large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour and with interesting Plate Flaw on 'N' of CENTAVOS, a most attractive stamp with large part og. Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 200 Argentina

    15 c. blue, with accent on 'u' in 'República', used example with good margins all round and portion of adjoining sstamp at top, cancelled by small part CONCORDIA oval in black and rare CERTIFICADO in blue. Signed Kneitschel Scott = $ 225+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 201 Argentina

    15 c. blue, with accent on 'u' in 'República', a fine used example tied to small piece by complete strike of oval CAXAMARCA handstamp in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 202 Argentina

    15 c. blue, with accent on 'u' in 'República', two examples used on 1863 cover front sent registered to Mendoza sharing framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in blue with 'Correo Del Rosario' cds alongside (Oct 20). Two strikes of straight line CERTIFICADO below in same ink. Reverse with some repair to acid ink and manuscript receipt. Despite small imperfections an extremely scarce cover.

    Note: In common with other Central and South American countries, most registered 'covers' are fronts as the recipient had to endorse the back of the cover front to acknowledge safe receipt.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 203 Argentina

    5 c. bright carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine large margined unused example, marginal from left of sheet, from a semi-worn plate, superb og. Scott = $ 175.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 204 Argentina

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    5 c. deep lilac-rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', the unused marginal block of eight from left of sheet, positions 43-46/50-53 on the sheet of 70 subjects, without gum but an outstandingly fresh impression and with large margins all round. Slight creasing as usual with multiples of this issue but believed to be the largest recorded multiple in this vivid shade. A rarity of the Escuditos issue. Cert. Solari (2009), Del Mazo (2009) Kneitschel 10a = $ 1'800+/Scott = $ 1'600+.

    Provenance: Collections Sabbatini, Falzaresi & 'Patagonia'.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 205 Argentina

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    5 c. lilac, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a superb unused corner block of sixteen (4 x 4) from top left of sheet, positions 1-4/8-11/15-18/22-25, with large margins all round in an exceptionally scarce shade, couple of ironed creases and odd tone spot as usual, fresh and very fine without gum. A very rare multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Kneitschel 10a = $ 3'600/Scott = $ 3'200+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 206 Argentina

    5 c. deep reddish-rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', the exceptional unused block of nine from upper right corner of the sheet, positions 5-7/12-14/19-21, of fresh vivid colour. Ninth stamp with closed tear at base and usual minor creasing but an excellent multiple with large part og. Kneitschel 10 = $ 500+/Scott = $ 180+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 207 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', complete sheet of 70 (7 x 10) less position 70 at lower right corner, on thin greyish wove paper, without gum. Noted varieties on positions 3 ('L' in REPUBLICA incomplete), position 8 (retouch on 'E' of ARGENTINA), position 11 ('L' in REPUBLICA with accent) and position 56 (dot above 'L' in REPUBLICA). Some ironed creasing, a few stains and heavily creased between the fifth and sixth horizontal rows. However a rare multiple, Kneitschel records just nine complete sheets (in all shades) Kneitschel 10a = $ 4'000/Scott = $ 1'400+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 208 Argentina

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    5 c. pale carmine-rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', complete sheet of 70 (7 x 10), on thin greyish wove paper in this distinctive shade without gum. Noted varieties on positions 3 ('L' in REPUBLICA incomplete), position 8 (retouch on 'E' of ARGENTINA), position 11 ('L' in REPUBLICA with accent) and position 56 (dot above 'L' in REPUBLICA). Some ironed creasing barely noticeable on front and slight tear in margin and just into position 35 otherwise an excellent and rare sheet, Kneitschel records just nine complete sheets (in all shades). 
    Cert. Solari (2007), Kneitschel (2009), Del Mazo (2009) Kneitschel 10a = $ 4'200/Scott = $ 1'400+.

    Provenance: Collections Sabbatini, Galvalisi, 'Patagonia'.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 209 Argentina

    5 c. rose and dull rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', two unused blocks of four in slightly differing shades, good margins all round, one with minor scissor cuts between the pairs, each with large part og. Kneitschel 10 = $ 500/Scott = $ 160+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 210 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine appearing horizontal pair, slight staining and right stamp with slight thin, cancelled by bold strike of fancy framed RECEPTORIA NACIONAL / YAVI handstamp in black. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 211 Argentina

    5 c. carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine large margined horizontal pair showing some plate wear, cancelled by complete 'ponchito' handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 212 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', large margined horizontal strip of three from the worn Plate, third stamp with tiny thin spot, cancelled by 'Buenos Aires' cds's in blue.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 213 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a horizontal strip of four with large margins all round, used on small piece tied by dotted obliterator in black. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 214 Argentina

    5 c. carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', worn Plate, used example tied to 1863 cover to Rosario by neat BUENOS AIRES cds (Dec 20) in green ink. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 215 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', close to large margined example used on February 1864 entire letter from Rio Cuarto to Rosario tied by straight line FRANCA with, at left, RIO 4° in black. Scarce and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 216 Argentina

    5 c. carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine single example from the worn Plate, large margins all round, used on 1863 cover from Buenos Aires to Rosario tied by 'Buenos Aires' cds (Dec 10). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 217 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a single example from the worn Plate, large margins all round, used on cover from San Nicholas to Buenos Aires tied by 'ponchito' handstamp in grey ink. File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 218 Argentina

    5 c. carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine single example from the semi-worn Plate, large margins all round, used on 1863 cover from Parana to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed FRANCA handstamp in blue with CORREOS DEL PARANA datestamp at right (51 May, error for 31). File fold below the adhesive, a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 219 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine example with good margins all round, used on 1863 cover to Buenos Aires tied by unframed circular CORREOS DEL URUGUAY datestamp (June 20) in blue. Some aging but an attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 220 Argentina

    5 c. rose red, a fine example with clear to large margins all round used on Ausgust 1863 entire letter to Tupiza, tied by oval framed SALTA handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 221 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', large margined horizontal pair used on 1863 cover to Goya (Corrientes) endorsed 'p. Pavon y Esmeralda', neatly tied by 'Buenos Aires' cds (Dec 20) in blue. A charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 222 Argentina

    5 c. carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine large margined horizontal pair showing wear to the Plate, tied to cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed CORDOBA / FRANCA handstamp in black. Fresh and fine, a most attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 223 Argentina

    5 c. rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a single and vertical pair from the worn Plate, large margins all round, used on cover from San Pedro to Buenos Aires tied by 'ponchito' handstamps in grey ink. File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce and unusual franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 224 Argentina

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    5 c. deep rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica' and 1862 10 c. yellow green, with accent, fine used examples with good margins all round and the 10 c. showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, tied to attractive cover to Buenos Aires by framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in blue. A lovely mixed issue franking cover in the foremost quality. Signed Gilbert. Cert. A. Diena (1981), P.F. (2003).

    Provenance: Collection 'Mercedes', Corinphila sale 66 (June 1981), lot 7124.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 225 Argentina

    5 c. rose and 15 c. yellow green, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', used on small piece tied by framed CORRESO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in blue (the 10 c. with 8 chopped corner angles). Fine and attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 226 Argentina

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    5 c. carmine rose, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', large margined example from the semi-worn Plate, used on 1863 cover to Rosario in combination with Buenos Aires 1862 'Cabecitas' 2 p. blue, clear impression, just touched at base, tied by 'Buenos Aires' cds in blue-black ink (Aug 2). A charming and extremely rare mixed franking. Signed Alcuri, Holcombe, Preoschold. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 227 Argentina

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    10 c. yellow green, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine unused example, close but clear at top and with large margins on the other three sides, minor ironed bend at base, fine unused without gum. A very scarce stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Kneitschel 11 = $ 1'000/Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 228 Argentina

    10 c. yellow green, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine large margined horizontal pair, well cancelled by near complete strike of the 'O.M.' (Oficina Maritima) obliterator in blue. A gem. Signed G. Bolaffi, A. Diena Kneitschel 11 = $ 800+/Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 229 Argentina

    10 c. yellow green, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine large margined horizontal pair in a clear bright shade, well cancelled by complete strike of oval CORREOS NACIONALES / FRANCA / DE MENDOZA in black. Exceptional and most attractive Kneitschel 11 = $ 800+/Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 230 Argentina

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    10 c. olive green, no accent on 'u' of 'Republica', a fine large margined example used on 1863 cover to Goya (Corrientes) endorsed 'per Iguarey' at top, tied by BUENOS AIRES cds in pale blue ink. Fresh and fine, a scarce and most attractive usage of this rare stamp on letter. Signed Calves. Cert P.F. (1999) Kneitschel 11b/Scott = $ 2'000.

    Provenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116 (Oct 1999), lot 2058.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 231 Argentina

    5 c. rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine unused example with clear margin at base and large on three sides, of good colour and large part og Scott = $ 225.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 232 Argentina

    5 c. rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a superb used example with sheet margin at right, used on small piece tied by complete strike of oval framed CONCORDIA handstamp in blue.

    Provenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116 (Oct 1999), lot 2059.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 233 Argentina

    5 c. carmine-rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine used example tied to small piece by large part oval framed PASO DE LOS LIBRES handstamp in blue. Rare.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 234 Argentina

    5 c. rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine used horizontal strip of three with large even margins all round, cancelled by two strikes of oval framed CONCORDIA handstamps in blue. A charming multiple.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 235 Argentina

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    5 c. bright carmine-rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine used horizontal strip of three, third stamp with small nick in margin, all tied to small piece by bold CORDOBA / FRANCA handstamp in black. Splendid appearance and a scarce multiple. Cert. P.F. (1999).

    Provenance: Collection 'Mercedes', Corinphila sale 66 (June 1981), lot 7112.
                       Collection Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116 (Oct 1999), lot 2051.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 236 Argentina

    5 c. bright rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine example with large margins in a clear impression, used on January 1864 cover to Rosario tied by bold strike of 'O.M.' (Oficina Maritima) obliterator in greenish-blue. Superb and scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 237 Argentina

    5 c. rose red, narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine large margined example used on March 1864 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by bold strike of CORDOBA / FRANCA handstamp in black. A superb, fresh and very fine entire Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 238 Argentina

    5 c. orange 'salmon' rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine used example with large margins all round tied to 1864 cover to Goya by CORREOS DEL ROSARIO datestamp (Feb 6). Acid ink to address but a very rare shade on cover - only recorded used from Santa Fe province Kneitschel 15b.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 239 Argentina

    5 c. rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a large margined example showing Plate wear, tied to March 1864 cover to Buenos Aires tied by CORREOS DEL PARANA datestamp in blue. Some aging but scarce.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 240 Argentina

    5 c. bright carmine rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine example with large margins in a deep shade, used on cover and part back to Buenos Aires tied by bold strike of oval framed CORREOS NACIONALES / FRANCA / DE SAN JUAN in blue. A scarce and appealing piece.
     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 241 Argentina

    5 c. very deep carmine-rose, 'Narrow 'C' in 'Centavos', a fine used example with large margins all round but with contemporary defect in left margin, used on 1865 cover to Buenos Aires tied by bold strike of segmented handstamp applied in La Paz (Entre Rios). Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 242 Argentina

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    5 c. rose-red, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression from the first printing, a magnificent unused example with large margins all round, exceptionally so for an unused example of this rarity, of good rich colour, without gum. Cert. Sismondo (2005) Gi 13 = £ 1'100/Scott = $ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 243 Collections/lots worldwide

    No lot.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 244 Argentina

    5 c. rose-red, imperforate, variety wmk. 'RA' inverted, position 53A, clear impression with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in blue with 'O.M.' obliterator. A very fine example of this scarce stamp Kneitschel 16b = $ 1'000/Scott = $ 250+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 245 Argentina

    5 c. rose-red, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', position 48A, clear impression with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A very fine example of this scarce stamp Scott = $ 250.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 246 Argentina

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    5 c. orange-red, wmk. 'RA', imperforate, clear printing (6th), a huge margined example with portions of adjoining stamp at left and at base, used on April 1867 cover to Rosario tied by circular 'Buenos Aires / C' datestamp in black. Rare and particularly fine cover. Signed Bühler. Cert. Holcombe (1993) Kneitschel 25/Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 247 Argentina

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    5 c. orange-red, wmk. 'RA', imperforate, clear printing (6th), a fine even margined example used on June 4, 1867 entire letter from Restauracion to Concordia tied by oval framed PASO DE LOS LIBRES handstamp in blue. A rare stamp on letter. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Kneitschel 25/Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 248 Argentina

    5 c. orange-red, wmk. 'RA', imperforate, clear printing (6th), a large margined used example tied to cover to Mercedes by oval framed PASO DE LOS LIBRES handstamp in blue. Slight circular stain to cover panel but a rare stamp on letter Kneitschel 25/Scott = $ 2'000.

    Provenance: H. R. Harmer, London (Sept 8, 1930).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 249 Argentina

    5 c. rose-red, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression, a huge margined used example with portion of adjoining stamp at left, used on attractive cover to Rosario tied by light strike of 'O.M.' (Oficina Maritima) obliterator in blue. The adhesive crossed by ironed file fold but a very scarce stamp on letter. Signed Calves Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 250 Argentina

    5 c. rose-red, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', used examples (3) from position 21, 67 and 91 from Plate A, close to large margins on each, all lightly cancelled in blue or black. Scarce Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 251 Argentina

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    10 c. green, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression in a dull yellowish green shade, a very fine unused example with large even margins all round. A very scarce stamp, without gum. Cert. Sismondo (2005) Gi 14 = £ 2'250/Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 252 Argentina

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    10 c. green, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression, a fine unused example with large margins all round, natural (pre-printing) paper fold at right leaving a dash to the back of the head plate. A scarce stamp of rich colour, without gum. Cert. Sismondo (2005) Gi 14 = £ 2'250/Scott = $ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 253 Argentina

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    10 c. green, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression with enormous margins all round, lightly cancelled by 'O.M.' (Oficina Maritima) obliterator in blue. A magnificent example of this scarce stamp, a gem. Signed A. Diena, J. Saatchi. Cert P.F. (1998) Scott = $ 1'750.

    Provenance: Corinphila, sale 107 (Sept 1998), lot 3706.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 254 Argentina

    10 c. green, wmk. 'RA' imperforate, clear printing, a fine large margined used example with clear margin at left and three huge margins with small portion of adjoining stamp at right, neatly cancelled by part 'O.M.' (Oficina Maritima) in blue. A scarce stamp Scott = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 255 Argentina

    10 c. green, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, minute thin at top not affecting appearance, cancelled by large part CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamp in blue. Scarce and attractive. Signed Kneitschel Gi 14 = £ 1'300/Scott = $ 1'750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 256 Argentina

    10 c. green, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression, a used vertical pair with large margins on three sides, tiny scissor cut in right margin only and creased between the pair, lightly cancelled in black. A very scarce stamp, especially so in a multiple - believed just five pairs known. Signed Kneitschel Scott = $ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 257 Argentina

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    15 c. blue, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear impression, a very fine unused example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at left, of excellent rich colour, without gum. An extraordinarily rare stamp and this is a spendid example thereof. Cert. Sismondo (2005) Gi 15 = £ 7'500/Scott = $ 13'500.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 258 Argentina

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    15 c. blue, imperforate, wmk. 'RA', clear printing, a used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by 'O.M. (Oficina Maritima) in blue. Superb and scarce, a wonderful example of the engraver's art. Signed Calves. Cert. Mautalen / Solari Gi 15 = £ 4'500/Kneitschel 18/Scott = $ 6'500.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 259 Argentina

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    15 c. blue, imperforate, wmk. RA, a used example with three margins and shaved at top due to damage since previous 1994 certificate, fine lightly used with blue cancellation. An excellent reference example of a rare stamp. Signed Calves, E. Diena. Cert. PF (1994), Moorhouse (2016).


     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 260 Collections/lots worldwide

    No lot.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 261 Argentina

    5 c. rose-carmine wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, blurred printing, an unused block of four, well centred in a rich bright shade, typical rough perforations with large part og. Extremely rare in a multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 262 Argentina

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    5 c. brown carmine-rose, perf. 11½, third printing, an unused irregular block of four on lined paper, marginal from right of sheet, some minor faults in margin and slight separation between first and second stamps, but an exceedingly rare unused multiple with large part original gum. Cert. Solari (2003) Kneitchel 20i = $ 4'500+ (as block of four).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 263 Argentina

    5 c. dull brown rose, wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, clear printing, an attractive horizontal strip of three on thin paper, cancelled by CORREOS DEL ROSARIO datestamp (29.Oct.64) in blue. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 264 Argentina

    5 c. brown rose, perf. 11½, wmk. 'RA', clear printing, a delightful horizontal strip of five, positions 46A-50A, cancelled by three complete strikes of oval framed PASO DE LOS LIBRES handstamps in blue. Some perfs. trimmed but a stunningly attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 265 Argentina

    5 c. brown-rose, perf. 11½, blurred printing, a fine used horizontal strip of five, positions 83-87A, all cancelled by three strikes of framed CORREO NACIONAL del ROSARIO handstamps in greenish blue. Reinforced for protection but an attractive and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 266 Argentina

    5 c. bright carmine, wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, blurred printing (5th), used examples (2) with perfs. somewhat trimmed, one showing the 'RA' watermark inverted, the other with watermark inverted & reversed. Scarce Kneitschel 24c = $ 800.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 267 Argentina

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    5 c. brown-rose, perf. 11½, a fine used example on cover to Dolores, cancelled by circular Mensagieras 'NS. PENINSULARES / POTOSI 152 / TORRES BERGEIREY CA.' datestamp (June 9) in blue. File fold but a scarce cancellation on this issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 268 Argentina

    5 c. brown rose, perf. 11½, clear printing, position 88A with dot on Rivadavia's forehead, a fine example used on envelope to Salta cancelled by scarce oval FRANCA / SUN / JUJUY handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 269 Argentina

    5 c. brown-rose, perf. 11½, blurred printing, used example on October 1865 entire letter from Goya to Buenos Aires endorsed per ship 'Esmeralda', tied by straight line FRANCA handstamp in black. Some tape stains on reverse but a scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 270 Argentina

    5 c. brown carmine-rose, perf. 11½, semi-clear printing, used on November 16, 1866 entire letter from Santa Victoria to Tupiza tied by bold strike of fancy oval CORREOS / DE YAVI handstamp in blue. Rare and very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 271 Argentina

    5 c. rose-carmine wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, blurred printing (5th) in a bright shade, used on 1866 envelope to Rosario tied by bold strike of CORREOS DE SANTA FE datestamp (year and day transposed), well struck in black. A delightful cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 272 Argentina

    5 c. brown carmine-rose, perf. 11½, clear printing, an unusual single example with large margins and without horizontal perforations at top and at base, used on 1864 cover to Rosario tied by CORREOS DE PARANA datestamp (Sept 16) in blue. A scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 273 Argentina

    5 c. brown rose, perf. 11½, clear printing, used on September 1864 cover from Goya to Buenos Aires tied by straight line FRANCA in brownish ink. Fresh and fine, a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 274 Argentina

    5 c. brown-rose, wmk. 'RA', perf. 11½, clear impression (1st or 2nd printing), used on cover to Salto tied by bold strike of 'O.M.' (Oficina Maritima) obliterator in blue. A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF
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