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  • Lot# : 373 Argentina

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    1865: (2 c.) black on bottle green, a complete imperforate sheet of 32 subjects unused, composition 2 from the first printing group with tête-bêche format, fine and extremely rare with the four blocks of eight types in outstanding quality for this rare shade, minor ironed crease as usual, edge blemish of no importance and just a single pinhole not affecting the dramatic appearance of this very rare sheet, with two, possibly three sheets recorded. Cert. Kneitschel (2007), Solari (2007) Kneitschel 5/Scott = $ 3'200+.

    Provenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6073.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF

    Lot# : 374 Argentina

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    1865: (2 c.) blue-green, (position 5, Type 6), a very fine large margined example used on cover front and part back to Mercedes cancelled by oval of dots obliterator with CORREO DE CORRIENTES datestamp at right in black. A fine and most attractive cover for this issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Scott = $ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 375A Argentina

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    1879/80: (3 c.) black on dull rose, a complete imperforate sheet of 32 subjects unused, composition 2 from the third printing group with t^te-bêche format, fine and scarce with minor creasing between the four blocks of eight types as usual and minute closed tear due to the creases. A scarce and most attractive sheet. Cert. Kneitschel (2001) Kneitschel 15.

    Provenance: Collection 'Patagonia' (Spet 2009), lot 97.
     
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 540 CHF

    Lot# : 375 Argentina

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    1872: (3 c.) black on dull purple paper, an unused block of ten with right hand stamps tête-bêche, an early printing from the Third Setting (3rd printing group), with minor imperfections incl. a paper slit at base away from the adhesives and some adhesions on reverse, with large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2016) Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 376 Brasil

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    1850: 30 reis black, Early Impression, a clear margined example in a deep shade, cancelled in manuscript '43' and by part GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres 1311) in red.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 377 Brasil

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    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 : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 378 Brasil

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    30 reis black, late Early Impression, a four margined used example cancelled by framed CANTAGALO handstamp (Ayres1258) in brown. Acid ink leaving small imperfection in centre but a scarce cancel.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 379 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Intermediate Impression from the Large plate, State A, position 3, showing the horizontal marginal line at top and sheet margin, three large margins and just touched at base, neatly cancelled in black. Signed Bühler and Rendon.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 380 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, used example with ample to large margins with vertical marginal line at right, cancelled by part CIDADE DE CAMPOS oval handstamp in black (Ayres 1256).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 381 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, large margins all round, minor corner bend at lower left showing superb strike of framed VA. DE AREIAS handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1523).
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 382 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine appearing large even margined used example with horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in the first month of use with '3' of '31' day date inverted. Heavy diagonal crease not apparent on face, an unusual stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 185 CHF

    Lot# : 383 Brasil

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    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, an even margined used example cancelled by large part ALDEIA DE S. PEDRO handstamp (Ayres 1193) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 384 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, ample to large margins all round, cancelled by part strike of SANTOS datestamp in black. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 190 CHF

    Lot# : 385 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression and 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression; used examples of good appearance but with faults, both with ample to large margins, each cancelled by framed CEARA handstamps (Ayres 1274) in black or brown.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 386 Brasil

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 387 Brasil

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    1878/79: Dom Pedro rouletted 10 r. vermilion (2), 20 r. violet (two horizontal pairs, imprint 100 r. green and 200 r. black all used on registered cover from Rio de Janeiro to Paris tied by fine strikes of segmented cork handstamps in red (the 100 r. also tied by 'Lille-Paris' TPO in black). Oval framed REGISTRADO handstamp in red on front and reverse with Rio de Janeiro cds in red (Jan 27) and Paris arrival cds (Feb 27). A charming and extremely colourful franking. Cert. Holcombe (1985).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 388 Brasil

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    1866/78: Specialised collection 90 primarily used/unused Dom Pedro definitives, incl. 1866 'Black Beard', also on blued paper, 1876 Rouletted 'Black Beard', and 1878/79 Rouletted 'Barba Blanca', a fine selection incl. marginal imprints and cancellation interest.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 389 Brasil

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    1866/2001: Collection in eight albums with better sets and values used, mainly from 1890 onwards with many covers and stationery items with interesting frankings and overseas destinations included, airmail issues and usages on cover with Zeppelin and DoX  flights, censored mail, business correspondence, postage dues and Varig stamps.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 390 Brasil

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    1843/1972: Six volume collection with 1843 'Bull's Eyes' 30 r. and 60 r., both postmarked CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE, Inclinados, Verticais, Coloridos, Dom Pedro as well as later definitive and commemorative issues, in addition Newspaper & Telegraph stamps, Airmail issues Condor, VARIG, ETA, Zeppelin, Postage Due and Official issues.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 391 Brasil

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    1843/2001: Fine unused collection in three volumes with better sets and values, starting with 1843 Bull's Eyes 30 reis black (signed Bühler) and 60 Reis black (signed Rendon AIEP), followed by ' Inclinados', 1850 'Verticaios' compl. set to 600 reis black on greyish paper and 1854/61 'Coloridos' to 430 reis yellow, further 1866/79 'Dom Pedro' perforated and rouletted issues with some mint stationery items, the later issues in complete mint sets with miniature sheets, airmails and specialities with some varieties included.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 392 Brasil

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    1822/1918: Fine collection starting with historic coins, 13 pre-stamp covers of which 9 to Europe and four used within Brazil, followed by 1843 Bull's Eyes 30 reis (4), 60 reis (8, incl. horiz, pair) and 90 reis (3) showing interesting cancellations, further  small study of 'Inclinados' with better handstamps, a good section of 'Verticaios' with pairs, blocks of four and five usages on cover, 'Coloridos' up to 280 r. (4) and 430 r. (4)  together with four stampless covers with tax handstamps to Portugal, large section of 1866/79 Dom Pedro issues with 'broken plate' variety on 1868 perf. 50 c. blue (2), mute cancels and barred BAHIA handstamp on 1876/77  perf. 500 r. orange together with four covers, small study of 1882 to 1889 issues with plate flaws and smaller varieties as well as later issues with covers and stationery items included.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 393 Brasil

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    1847/55: Lot seven covers to the company of Johann Ulrich Vollenweider, a Swiss merchant in Rio de Janeiro, incl. 1847 Bahia with a pair of Inclinados 60 r. on front, not cancelled, 1849 Pernambuco with a pair of Inclinados 60 r. on reverse, 1855 Ibicaba Sao Paulo with Verticais 30 r. in a block of four on reverse, the stamps in mixed condition, as well as four unfranked covers from Europe, sent with diff. forwarders to Le Havre and from there to Brazil.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 394 Brasil

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    1930/70: Lot more than 100 airmail items, incl. Zeppelin mail, ordinary or daily mail, mail issued for special events etc., mixed quality and housed in one album.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 395 Chile

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    1853: Perkins Bacon 10 c. blue on blued paper, a fine large margined example used on 1855 second sheet of entire letter to Bordeaux, tied by concentric ring cancel in red with 'Santiago / Chile' cds below (Dec 30). Two line PANAMA / TRANSIT in red at right and reverse with London transit cds (Feb 16) and arrival cds. Charged '21' décimes due on receipt (Feb 18). The cover with some creasing away from the adhesive, the stamp has been removed for checking and replaced. A fine and rare first issue cover to an overseas destination.

    Provenance: Collection Dupont (May 1981), lot 360.
                       Corinphila sale 100 (June 1997), lot 3678.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 396 Chile

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    Occupation of Peru 1877: Rouletted 10 c. blue pair used with 1881 1 c. green pair on 1882 double rate cover (with fine printed Perruvian business address) to Paris, neatly tied by LIMA / PRINCIPAL datestamps in black (Sept 20). Carried by French Paquebot with octagonal PANAMA UNION / PAQ. F. A. No. 1 datestamp (Oct 1) in red (Salles fig. 1413). Reverse with Paris arrival cds in blue. Some minor edge wear but a scarce Pacific War cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 397 Chile

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    1910: Independence Centenary, the complete set of 15 values, all with security punch-holes and ovptd. SPECIMEN in red, fresh and fine with full unmounted og., a scarce set, ex the American Bank Note Co. archives.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 398 Chile

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    1954: Centenary of Chilean Railways 1 p. red and 10 p. purple, imperforate souvenir sheet on thick white card paper without gum, 195 x 235 mm, numbered '38'. Rare Mi 494/494 = € 2'200/Gi 431/432 footnote = £ 2'500.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 399 Chile

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    1882/96: Group 15 stationery cards incl. 1882 Error of Colour 1 c. red on green, fresh and very fine mint example of this rarity (H&G 6a) as well as 14 Valparaiso Official stationery cards with Steamship imprint "Administration Principal de Correos Valparaiso" with three used and eleven unused cards as well as two reprints.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 400 Colombia

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    1845/54c.: The 'Mamerto Garcia' correspondence, 19 entire letters to a variety of towns sent paid with 'Franca' handstamps from: Cartago, Guaduas, Honda, Medellin, Nare, Rio-Negro, Supia and unpaid with 'Debe' handstamps from Barranquilla (in red and blue), Cartagena, Honda, Medellin, Mompos, Nare, Remedios, Santamarta (in red and blue). Strikes are all fine to very fine in black, blue or red, an interesting lot.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 401 Colombia

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    1859: 5 c. violet-blue with large margins aall round used with touched 20 c. bright blue on January 27, 1860 entire letter to Rio Negro cancelled by fine pearled BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. A splendid entire from this newly found correspondence, the 25 centavos franking paying the rate for a triple weight (16-20 grams) letter carried up to 450 kms. Some file folds away from the adhesives but a rarity - the only similar item in the Norman Hubbard collection was badly defective - a superb and most attractive first issue cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 402 Colombia

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    1859: 5 c. violet with three large margins and just shaved at left (but showing portion of adjoining stamp at right) used with fine 20 c. blue on October 12, 1859 entire letter to Rio Negro cancelled by fine oval BOGOTÁ / FRANCA handstamp in blue. A splendid entire from this newly found correspondence, the 25 centavos franking paying the rate for a triple weight (16-20 grams) letter carried up to 450 kms. Some file folds away from the adhesives but a great first issue rarity - the only similar item in the Norman Hubbard collection was badly defective - and used in the sixth week of issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 403 Colombia

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    1859: 10 c. orange-buff, Stone B, position 7, a fine large margined example used on large part 1860 judicial cover to Rio Negro, tied by framed AMORTIZADO / MEDELLIN / MARZO 19, 1860 handstamp in black with framed 'Recibida en la Admin. / Officina P. De Medellin / el 19 de Marzo de 1860' in blue below. An unusual and probably unique usage of both Medellin cancellations on a first issue cover, franked for the double rate for a distance of up to 50 km (the distance between Medellin and Rio Negro being 40 kms.). An exceptional item of great scarcity. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009).

    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 404 Colombia

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    1860: 5 c. lilac on horizontally laid paper, Stone B, a very fine unused example of good colour and large part og. Gi = £ 8a = £ 300/Scott = $ 325.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 405 Colombia

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    1860: 5 c. lilac and 10 c. yellow, fine large margined used examples of good colour, tied to small piece by BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Scarce and attractive piece.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 406 Colombia

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    1860: 5 c.grey-lilac with large margins all round used with wove paper 10 c. yellow-buff, just touched at lower right and crossed by file fold, on May 1, 1860 entire letter to Rio Negro cancelled by pearled oval BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. A splendid entire from this newly found small correspondence, the 25 centavos franking paying the rate for a triple weight (16-20 grams) letter carried up to 450 kms. A rarity of the issue and a most attractive and rare entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).

    Note: Gibbons list June 1860 as the issue date for this set, we believe the stamps were actually issued in early March 1860.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 407 Colombia

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    1860: 10 c. yellow-buff, Second Stone, an unused block of four with good margins all round but stained at top from gum, large part og. Despite fault an exceedingly scarce stamp in a multiple Scott = $ 340+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 408 Colombia

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    1860: 10 c. yellow on thin wove paper, Stone II, an unused block of four with good margins all round, horizontally creased between the stamps, paer thinned but with large part og. A scarce multiple Gi 9 = £ 320/Scott = $ 340.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 409 Colombia

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    1860: 20 c. blue, Stone B with coloured gash in 'S' of 'Nacionales', two fine unused examples, each with large margins all round, in slightly differing shades, minor imperfections, one without gum and one with large part og. Gi 10 = £ 380/Scott = $ 420.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 410 Colombia

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    1862: 20 c. red, a fine large margined example, used with 1862/63 10 c. blue on January 16, 1863 entire letter from Bogotá to Rio Negro, tied by pearled oval BOGOTÁ handstamped in black. A rare mixed issue usage (especially so with the elusive 20 c. red on letter), the 30 centavos franking paying the triple rate for between 21 and 30 grams. An exceptional and very attractive entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 411 Colombia

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    1863: 5 c. orange-yellow, a fine horizontal pair with right hand stamp showing 'star' after 'Cent' variety, used on 1865 entire letter written in Sonson, carried privately to Aberjorral (a distance of 20 kms.), mailed there to Rio Negro and cancelled 'Abejorral / Marzo 4' in manuscript ink. Some light aging on the adhesives but a very rare entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 412 Colombia

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    10 c. blue, Type 9, a fine used example with large margins all round, slight stain at lower left due to gum, used on cover to Salina de Chita tied by BOGOTÁ pearled handstamp in black. Some typical age spots but a scarce stamp on letter.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 413 Colombia

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    20 c. red, unused examples (2), Type I and Type II, both with good colour and large margins all round, minor paper thinning but a fine reference pairing, each with part og. Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 414 Colombia

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    20 c. red, Type IIA (sub-type) showing additional diagonal line in upper left frame above 'OM' of 'Colombia', a fine used example cancelled in manuscript at Espinal. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 415 Colombia

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    50 c. red, Error of Colour / Transfer from the sheet of the 20 c. value, a fine used example (Type II) with large margins all round and showing partial guide lines at right and at base, lightly cancelled by 'Bogotá' pearled handstamp in black. An extremely fine example of this scarce stamp. Signed Brun Gi 23b = £ 5'000/Scott = $ 5'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 416 Colombia

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    20 c. red, a fine group with Type I used (7) with cancellations in manuscript of Ocaña, Rio Negro and handstamped examples from Bogota and Palmira and another with rate mark '0' in blue; Type II examples (8) with unused example and cancelled usages from Cartagena, Medellin, Ybague and rate mark '0' in red. Condition varies but a generally fine group (14 items) Scott = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 417 Colombia

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    20 c. red, single example (Type I, position 57) and a vertical pair (Types II/I, positions 58-59) used on large part of 1863 registered cover to the Colombian Courts of Justice, Bogotá; all three stamps of excellent fresh colour with large margins all round, prep-paying the double rate plus 20 centavos for registration. The adhesives emanating from the bottom row of the sheet being the positions 'turned sideways' - the sheet was of 60 subjects with the bottom row turned sideways - neatly tied by two complete strikes of the MEDELLIN / FRANCA oval handstamps in blue. Part italic 'Certificacion à Medellin / Salio en 3 de Marzo de 1863' at top in red with date filled in manuscript, the reverse with partial docketing of receipt for the registered letter. An extraordinary item of great rarity, the sole recorded example of the 'turned sideways' positions known on cover and indeed, the largest multiple thereof. Cert. Bortfeldt (2009).

    Note: See Investphila (March 2009), lot 1682 for further information, an illustration showing the sheet formation using the above positions 57-59 is included with the lot.

    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 418 Colombia

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    20 c. red, single example and a rare vertical strip of three all used on Nueva Granada papel sellado printed sheet, folded into a cover to Piedecuesta, cancelled by manuscript docket number "Numero 55" with further manuscript notation at left "80 gramos: $ - 80c." . Further manuscript notations on reverse concerning the contents (paperwork was enclosed for the liquidation of an estate). The stamps with minor staining from the gum and the letter-sheet, the single stamp cut in but the strip with large margins all round. Rare. Cert.RPS (2001), Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 419 Colombia

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    20 c. red, two large margined examples in a deep shade, used on April 17, 1863 entire letter from Bogotá to Rio Negro tied by pearled oval BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. The entire with traces of sealing wax at right and an inclusion where a third stamp has possibly been removed, or the cover is 'just' a quadruple rate franking. File fold affects the left hand stamp but a remarkable and rare entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 420 Colombia

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    50 c. green on bluish wove paper, unused examples (2), with Type I example marginal from right of sheet, Type II also with very fine margins all round, each with large part og. Scarce Scott = $ 420.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 421 Colombia

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    50 c. green on bluish wove paper, the selection of used examples (7), all Type II, mostly fine to very fine, all with different manuscript cancellations with examples from Barbacoas, Bucurumanga, Espinal, Ipiales, Ocaña, Sogamoso and Tunja Scott = $ 525.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 422 Colombia

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    50 c. green on bluish wove paper, the selection of used examples (11), all Type I, mostly fine to very fine, all with different cancellations with manuscript cancelled examples from Cúcuta, Espinal, Guamo, Honda, Ipiales, Manizales and Natagaima; oval handstamps of Bogotá, Cartagena in blue, Pie-Cuesta in black and '0' rate mark in blue Scott = $ 825.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 423 Colombia

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    Collection with 5 c. orange, Type I unused and used (10), 5 c. orange Type II unused (3) and used (5), 5 c. orange Type III unused (2) and used (5), 5 c. orange Type IV unused and used (10), 5 c. orange in horizontal tête-bêche pairs (3) used in Mompós, Palmira and Santa Marta; vertical tête-bêche pair used in Ibague and a rare horizontal strip of four showing two tête-bêche pairs used in Medellin; 10 c. blue with all 10 Types represented with unused examples (7) and used (75), 20 c. red Type I unused (2) and used (12), 20 c. red Type unused (2) and used (10); 50 c. green Type I unused (3) and used (8), 50 c. green Type II unused (6) and used (6); 1 peso red-violet Type I unused (2) and used (10), 1 peso Type II used (13). A splendid and most interesting study with much cancellation interest, condition variable but a seldom encountered specialised collection of this issue Scott = $ 13'000+.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 424 Colombia

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    10 c. blue, a fine four margined example used on August 30, 1864 entire letter to Medellin tied by oval CARTAGO / FRANCA handstamp in black. Some aging and file fold away from adhesive. A very scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 425 Colombia

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    20 c. red, a marginal example from left of sheet (Type I), used on Judicial cover from the Tribunal Court in Cauca to the Court in Quito, Ecuador cancelled in manuscript at Patia on despatch. Some small imperfections as to be expected but a very scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 426 Colombia

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    50 c. green, a fine unused horizontal pair, Type I-II, positions 60-61 of excellent colour and good even margins all round, large part og. Scarce Gi 29 = £ 180+/Scott = $ 170+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 427 Colombia

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    50 c. green, a superb horizontal pair, marginal from base of sheet, Types II-I, tied to folded circa 1864 judicial cover to the Circuit Judge at Bucaramanga tied by bold strike of oval BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Registration number (451) at right and reverse showing docketing of receipt. Some minor worm holes away from adhesives, left stamp with corner bend of no great significance as just two covers are known bearing this stamp, this being the sole recorded multiple on letter. Cert. Bortfeldt (2008).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 428 Colombia

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    1 peso red-violet, Type I and Type II, fine large margined unused examples of rich colour, without gum. Fine and scarce pairing. Cert. RPS (1935) for Type I, PF (1985) for Type II Gi 30 = £ 750/Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 429 Colombia

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    1 peso red-violet, Type II, a fine large margined unused example of rich colour, large part og. Exceptional example of a scarce stamp Gi 30 = £ 375/Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 430 Colombia

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    1864 20 c. blue and 1865 triangular 2½ c. black on lilac, used on Cauca State printed Money Order form for transfer of a parcel from Popayan to Cartago, the form clearly dated '11 Mayo 1868' and counter-signed as sent and received. The reverse with annotation of the 22½ centavos rate. Small file holes were the piece was sewn into a file as a receipt, some aging and the stamps with small holes and creased; nevertheless an outstandingly rare usage on a rare document. Cert. Bortfeldt (2007).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 431 Colombia

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    5 c. yellow-orange, diagonal half used as 2 ½ c. on hand-written Money Order for transfer of 2 pesos 80 centavos from Buga to Cartago, neatly cancelled by 'Buga' in manuscript ink. Clearly dated at top 'Enero 18 de 1867' and receipted at base. One or two tears at the left of the document where it has been ripped from the archive files which were sewn into folders. An extremely rare usage - the sole recorded example of the 1865 5 centavos bisected. A rarity of the classic period of Colombia.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 432 Colombia

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    10 c. mauve, a fine used example on December 1, 1866 entire letter from Bogotá to Rio Negro, Antioquia, cancelled by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. A scarce stamp on letter. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 433 Colombia

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    10 c. mauve, a fine used example in a rich shade June 30, 1866 entire letter from Bogotá to Medellin, cancelled by framed BOGOTÁ pearled handstamp in black. A scarce stamp on letter. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 434 Colombia

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    10 c. mauve, a fine used example on December 4, 1865 entire letter from Buga to Medellin, cancelled by manuscript 'Buga' in ink. File fold and consequent splitting well away from the adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 435 Colombia

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    1 peso rose-red used on 1865 cover to Rio Negro in combination with October 1863 5 c. orange (Type II) and 50 c. green (Type I), all tied by two strikes of oval MEDELLIN / FRANCA handstamps in blue. Framed 'Agencia Principal de / Correos / Medellin 27 Nbre / 1865' struck twice at right also in blue. An extraordinary high franking, the letter being annotated at top '169 grams' in manuscript and at right '$1.55 cs.' paying the rate thus: 15 c. per each 10 grams up to 150 grams, 5 c. perf 10 grams therefater. Slight paper loss at upper left, vertical crease at left and some restoration on reverse not detracting from the great rarity of this cover - the sole usage of the 1 peso on letter (one of only two covers known bearing a peso value in the classic period) with just three covers recorded bearing the 1863 50 centavos green. An Exhibition item.

    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria.
     
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 436 Colombia

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    The specialised collection of the issue, with plating and cancellation study, unused and used with some fine covers noted; with 1 c. rose incuding two blocks of 18 and a block of four, 2½ c. black on lilac with mint block of six and used examples (15), 5 c. yellow or orange with mint (9) and mint pairs (6), used (113) including a manuscript cancelled block of 20 and an attractive cover bearing a pair, 10 c. violet mint (20) and used (160) incl. strips of three and a marginal block of four, and usages on covers (9), 20 c. blue mint (11), mint blocks of 12 (two) and of eight (rare but creased), and used (60), 50 c. green (small or large figs) mint (9) and used (53) including a block of four; extensive study of the 1 peso in both vermilion and in rose red with mint (10) and used (138) including four blocks of four and other multiples. A superb collection of high catalogue value with some outstanding pieces noted and an excellent basis for a future Exhibit.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF

    Lot# : 437 Colombia

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    1866: 5 c. orange, single example used with diagonally bisected 5 c. orange cancelled 'Buga' in manuscript on 1867 manuscript Money Order form for transfer of 8.80 pesos to Cartago, clearly dated 'Abril 19 de 1867' at top. Small holes where the document was sewn into a file, one of which affects the adhesive stamps, otherwise an exceedingly rare piece bearing the sole known bisected usage of the 5 centavos adhesive. Rare. Cert. Bortfeldt (2008).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 438 Colombia

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    1866: 10 c. lilac, a fine example, margiunal from base of sheet, used on March 27, 1867 entire letter from Bogotá to Rio Negro, tied by oval framed BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. A fine and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 439 Colombia

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    1866: 1 p. rose red, an extraordinary used strip of ten from the lower left corner of the sheet, positions 111-120 on the sheet of 121 subjects; in a bright shade with some typical minor creasing, all individually pen-cancelled and surely unique in this format Gi 48a = £ 300+/Scott = $ 320+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 440 Colombia

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    1866: 1 p. rose red or vermilion, the specialised study of this elusive stamp with an attempted reconstruction of the sheet of 121 subjects with 73 plated examples incl. pairs, a strip of three and a block of four used; in addition un-plated examples in both shades with singles (53, a few are unused), used pairs (2), used strips of three (2), used blocks of four (4). Somewhat messily arranged but a rare offering of an elusive stamp for further study and reasearch Scott = $ 4'500+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 441 Colombia

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    1868: 10 c. deep violet, Type I and 1870 5 c. yellow, both very fine examples, used on July 2, 1872 entire letter carried at double rate from Medellin to Bogotá, neatly tied by 'Medellin' despatch in manuscript ink. Light horizontal file fold otherwise in exceptional condition and a very scarce entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 442 Colombia

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    1868: 10 c. violet, Type I and 1870 5 c. yellow, both very fine examples, used on July 2, 1872 entire letter carried at double rate from Medellin to Bogotá, neatly tied by 'Medellin' despatch in manuscript ink. Light horizontal file fold otherwise in exceptional condition and a very scarce entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 443 Colombia

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    1868: 20 c. blue, a fine large margined example used on March 16, 1874 entire letter at triple rate to Bogotá, neatly tied by 'Medellin' despatch cancellation in manuscript. Exceptionally fine and scarce entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 444 Colombia

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    1870: 5 c. orange, a fine example used with marginal 1874 10 c. mauve, Type II, on October 13, 1875 entire letter at double rate to Bogotá tied by fine oval MEDELLIN handstamp in red. Exceptional entire in wonderful fresh quality. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 445 Colombia

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    1870: 5 pesos black on green surfaced thick paper, a remarkable unused block of twenty (4 x 5), sheet marginal at top and at base, vertical bend not noticeable from front and roughly cut at right, browned original gum. A very rare and elusive multiple Gi 68 = £ 2'600+/Scott = $ 2'000+
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 446 Colombia

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    1874: 10 c. violet, Type I, a fine example just grazed at lower left, tied to neat November 10, 1875 entire letter to Bogotá by fine oval MEDELLIN handstamp in red. Minor file fold but a fresh and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 447 Colombia

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    1874: 10 c. mauve, Type I, a fine example with large margins on three sides and touched at left, tied to neat March 6, 1876 entire letter to Bogotá by oval MEDELLIN handstamp in red. Minor file fold but a fresh and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 448 Colombia

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    1874: 10 c. mauve, Type II, a fine example, tied to neat March 13, 1876 entire letter to Bogotá by oval MEDELLIN handstamp in red. Minor file fold and slight stain on face panel but a fresh and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 449 Colombia

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    1874: 10 c. violet, Type II, tied to neat May 9, 1876 entire letter to Bogotá by oval MEDELLIN handstamp in red. Circular 'Admon. Nacl. de Hacda. / Medellin' datestamp in blue at left. A fresh and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 450 Colombia

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    1874: 10 c. violet, two examples, Type I and II, tied to neat July 18, 1876 entire letter to Bogotá by oval MEDELLIN handstamp in red. Circular 'Admon. Nacl. de Hacda. / Medellin' datestamp in blue at left. Minor file folds but a fresh and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 451 Colombia

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    1784/1844: Lot 30 Entire letters incl. Colonial prepaid 1784 entire to Antioquia struck with truncated FRANCA and SANTA FÉ in red, prepaid 1809 entire to Popayan rated '3' in manuscript struck with framed SANTAFE / YNDIAS / FRANCA in red, 1795 & 1797: two Entire letters from Cartagena to Popayan, each struck with rare contracted CARTAGENA handstamps in red, 1823 Entire sent unpaid to Bogotá struck with superb framed POPAYAN / FRANCA handstamp in red, 1826c. Large part of wrapper, mailed unpaid to Quito with two strikes of oval REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / BOGOTA / DEBE in red, weighing 144 ounces, and 1843/44 pair of covers from the US Consul in Santa Marta to the US Chargé d'Affairs in Bogotá, one paid with SANTAMARTA / FRANCA oval and one unpaid with SANTAMARTA / DEBE, a fine group.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 452 Colombia

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    1861/1950: Lot 40 used/unused stamps and five covers incl. 1861 20 c. red, used example with huge margins all round, sheet marginal at left, cancelled by 'Pasto Franca' in manuscript as well as four other used examples; 1862/63 10 c. blue and grey-blue, two fresh unused example with ample to large margins all round; 1863/64 5 c. orange, single and horizontal pair on 1865 entire letter to Bogotá tied by oval MEDELLIN / FRANCA in blue, handstruck '15' rate mark at right and framed 'Agencia Principal de / Correos / Medellin 7 Junio / 1865'; 1866 5 c. orange, an irregular unused block of five in a deep shade, a cut to shape example used on printed 1870 Money Order transmission form annotated at top 'Porto 0,05 c.', and on 1868 hand-written Parcel Post form for an express letter, cancelled on despatch in manuscript at 'Buga', Cauca, 10 c. lilac, Stone B on printed 1870 Money Order transmission form annotated at top 'Porto 0,10 c.', 10 c. lilac, Stone A, a fine used vertical strip of four with large margions all round, used on hand-written Money Order, 1 peso carmine, the used block of four, upper right stamp showing the 'squeezed' lettering in 'Peso', cancelled by oval 'Bogotá' handstamps; 1868 5 c. orange, a superb mint strip of four in a brilliant shade; 1877 20 c. greenish-blue on white wove paper, used block of 25, each stamp neatly cancelled 'Chiqqia' (Chiquinquira) in manuscript. An attractive and rare selction to be studied.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 453 Colombia

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    Sobreporte & Registration 1865: Collection on leaves with Sobreporte 25 c. black on blue single, pair and block of four unused and singles used (3); 50 c. black on yellow unused (4) and used (3); 1 p. black on rose unused (3, including a pair) and used; 1865 Registration 5 c. black on white unused (5, incl. pair) and used (5); wreathed 5 c. black on white unused (3) and used (8); 1870 Registration 5 c. black with singles (3), a pair, together with three blocks of four all unused. Condition generally fine, a scarce and most unusual collection Scott = $ 4'500+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 454 Colombia

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    1954/57: Lot seven De La Rue imperforate Proofs in issued colours incl. 1954 'Mercury' issue for 1st International Fair in Bogotá, the set of three Proofs and 1957 Military School, the set of four postage and airmail Proofs, all on D. L. R. cards.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 455 Scadta Consular mail

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    Japan 1931 (Jan 24): Incoming cover from Yokohama to Cali endorsed 'per M/S Hie-Maru' franked with Japanese adhesives (9, some defective) tied by Yokahama cds's in violet, additionally franked with Colombia 5 c. + 4 c. in combination with 1929 Scadta 10 c. red-brown + 20 c. carmine, cancelled only on arrival with "SCADTA CALI 17.II.1931" cds. Despite water damage on reverse with flap restored and minor faults, a very rare commercial usage from Japan, only 3 covers known to date. Cert. Sismondo (2005). See Corinphila Sale 148, Lot 3966.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 456 Scadta Consular mail

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    Mexico 1928 (Feb. 21): Colombia 2 c. rose red stationery card endorsed POR HYDRAVION from Monterey Mexico with added 1923 Scadta 15 c. carmine, both with 'De Mexico' handstamps in violet, carried outside the mail to "BARRANQUILLA 12.III.28" where it was entered into the mail and sent by Scadta to "Bogota 14.III.1928". A rare and attractive stationery usage. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 457 Scadta Colombia

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    1930/34: Lot three covers incl. Aerogiro money transfer form SERVICIO BOLIVARIANO DE TRANSPORTES AEREOS from El Banco to Barranquilla franked on front with 1929 2 p. brown orange together with revenue 2 c.on reverse, Netherlands cover from Amsterdam to Bogotá franked with National postage 12 ½ c. + 2 x 1 Gld. blue together with Scadta Goldcurrency 30 c. backstamped "Bogota 18.XI.1930", as well as 7 1/2  c. stationery card from Amsterdam also with Goldcurrency 5 c. yellow orange + 10 c. red brown to "Buenoventura 16.X.1934".
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 458 Colombia

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    1869: 5 c. green and 20 c. brown, the latter touched at lower left, used on Aug 24, 1871 entire letter from Antioquia to Medellin, carried at quadruple rate, cancelled by manuscript 'Antioquia' despatch in ink. The cover with some file folds but of great scarcity, the second paragraph of the letter asks for an enclosure to be forwarded to Rio Negro due to Antioquia's postal delays. A remarkable and extremely rare cover for the specialist. Cert. Moorhouse (2016).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 459 Collections/lots worldwide

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    1863: 10 c. blue, a fine large margined example but with contemporary scissor cut in top frame, used on 1864 cover to Paris teid by BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Reverse with British P.O. 'Santa Martha' single ring datestamp (Dec 31) in black of transit and thence via London (Jan 30, 1865) with red transit cds and where framed Accountancy marking 'GB / 1F 60c.' was applied. Charged due with '16' décimes due marking on arrival. An attractive and scarce usage. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 470 Colombia

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    Private Courier Delivery Mail 1925/29: Lot three attractive envelopes, including stampless cover from Sogamoso to Bogota showing "AUTOBUS DE BOYOCA 21. AGO. 1925" handstamp in magenta on front, legal size cover to Bogota franked with pair plus single copy of  provisional delivery stamps "Correo Expreso Bogota a Cali $ 006"  together with National postage 4 c. (3), all tied by oval "EXPRESO COLOMBIANO AGO 5 - 1927 / J. G. Ribon & Cia Oficina de Cali (Valle)" in violet as well as a third envelope (1929) from Cali to Bogota franked with semi-offical 6 c. Ribon stamp in red plus National postage 4 c. cancelled by oval "EXPRESO COLOMBIANO TRANSPORTES RAPIDOS (Oficina de CALI)" handstamp in violet, on front without date, backstamped with date (29. Sept. 1929) on reverse.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 471 Colombia

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    1903/80c.: Remainder of collection in a large box with many thousand stamps used/unused, incl. many blocks of four and souvenir sheets, some in larger quantities as well as two boxes with business mail.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF
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