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  • Lot# : 4701 Uruguay

    1869: Entire letter from Montevideo to Montpellier, bearing France Laureated 1867 80 c. carmine tied by "Anchor" lozenge of dots with octagonal MONTEVIDEO Consular P.O. datestamp (Salles fig. 1062) below (April 15) in black. Bordeaux-Cette TPO cds on reverse (May 20). A charming and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, 5-8 April 2006, lot 3118.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4702 Uruguay

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4703 Uruguay

    1858 (March): 120 c. blue, a used example in a pale clear shade, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (22 Sept 1859) in black. A choice example. Signed A. Diena Gi 5a = £ 600/Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4704 Uruguay

    1858 (March): 120 c. slate blue, a used example in a deep shade, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (8 Nov 1859) in black. Merest trace of thin does not detract from the delightful appearance Gi 5b = £ 650/Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4705 Uruguay

    1859 (March): 120 c. deep slate-blue, clear to large margins all round, used on large piece addressed to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (10 Nov 1959) in black. Lifted for checking and hinged back into place, a most attractive stamp in an unusual shade. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4706 Uruguay

    1858 (March): 180 c. green, an unused example, Type 22, with large margins all round and of fresh colour, without gum. Superb.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4707 Uruguay

    1858: 180 c. green, type 17, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in black, showing the positional type flaw '120' for '180' in value at base. A charming example of a scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4708 Uruguay

    1858: 180 c. green, type 13, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp, clearly dated "25 / Junio / 1858" in black, the earliest recorded date of use. Rare. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 3778.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 4709 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 60 c. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, tied to Augsut 1859 cover endorsed 'per Correo' to Montevideo by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / ARREDONDO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in pale green. The adhesive crossed by light file fold but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4710 Uruguay

    1859: Thin figures 60 c. grey-lilac and 240 c. vermilion, the 60 c. just touched at one corner and the 240 c. with contemporary surface fault, used on March 13, 1861 quadruple rate cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black leaving the 240 c. clear at top where the major Plate Variety "Large Thin First "O" in Montevideo" shows clearly. Despite faults the 240 c. is rare on letter and this is is the sole example this describer has managed to trace with this variety on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Consul Weinburger.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4711 Uruguay

    1859 (June 26); Thin numerals 80 c. orange, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp struck in red, dated 14 July 1859, just fourteen days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory on July 1st. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4712 Uruguay

    1859 (June 26); Thin numerals 80 c. orange, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp struck in red, dated 4 July 1859, just four days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory on July 1st. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4713 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 80 c. orange, a used example with large margins all round and showing part of the figure "1" in front of "80 CENTESIMOS" where the 180 c. Plate from which the 80 c. Plate was created was not completely erased, tied to 1860 cover to Tacuarembo by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (July 11). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4714 Uruguay

    1859: Thin numerals 100 c. brown-rose, an unused block of six (3 x 2), sheet marginal from top of sheet, types 1-2-1 / 3-4-3, large margins all round, fifth stamp with thin not affecting appearance, without gum, a splendid and very rare multiple in the scarcer shade. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, Oct 1982, lot 7091.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4715 Uruguay

    1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 100 c. brown lake, a used example in a rich shade with good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red - dated 4 July 1859. A very fine and early usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4716 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 100 c. deep carmine lake and 1860 Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, all adhesives cut close, used on registered 1860 cover to San José tied by bold strikes of framed "CERTIFICADO" in black and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 28) in black. The 60 c. lilac with vertical bend where it was originally placed around the edge of the cover and the fourth 100 c. in the strip with an unusual pre-printing paper fold, a pli accordeon, across the centre of the stamp. A spectacular and extremely rare registered usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 4229; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2128.rn 
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4717 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 120 c. blue, used example with clear to huge margins, used on 1859 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 6) struck in red - this colour only being used in the first month of issue. Extremely attractive and very rare: mailed during the first week of issue.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3804.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4718 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 120 c. pale blue, two single examples used on 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 6) in black. Lower stamp crossed by horizontal file fold but a scarce triple rate cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4719 Uruguay

    1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 180 c. green, an unused block of four, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4720 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a fine used example, Type 7, large margins all round, tied to 1861 cover endorsed 'Constitution' to Buenos Aires by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 4) in black. A fine and scarce cover carried at double rate. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-28 Oct 1982, lot 7111; Corinphila sale 151, 4-7 Dec 2007, lot 3792.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4721 Uruguay

    1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a used example in a dark shade with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires endorsed 'Por Vapor Salto' by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Dec 10) in black. A scarce double rate cover and extremely fine. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 4722 Uruguay

    1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 240 c. vermilion, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red - dated 7 July 1859. A very fine and early usage.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4723 Uruguay

    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, tied to circa 1861 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON. DE CORREOS / CERRO LARGO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue. Scarce and fine usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4724 Uruguay

    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. dull rose-lilac, a single and horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover endorsed 'p. Villa del Salto' to Buenos Aires tied by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (April 1) in black. A fine, rare and attractive double rate cover. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2166.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4725 Uruguay

    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac and 120 c. blue, both with large margins all round, tied to 1863 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. Menay' (Menai) by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 11) in black. A fine and most attractive double rate cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7255; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2201.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4726 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 80 c. bright yellow, an unused block of four, types 1-2 / 7-8, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, slight surface spot on fourth stamp and minor diagonal bend on large part og., a scarce multiple. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4727 Uruguay

    1860: Large Figures 80 c. yellow, a single example with close to good margins, Type 8, used on August 22, 1862 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / PAYSANDU / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue. Fresh and fine, a scarce cover. Signed Diaz Paulos.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7197.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4728 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 80 c. bright yellow, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Buenos Aires, overpaid 40 centesimos, cancelled by fine oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (June 13). A choice and lovely cover. Signed A. Diena, P. Holcombe. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995).rnrnProvenance: Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 2-5 June 1958, lot 1436.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4729 Uruguay

    1860: Thick Figures 80 c. yellow, three examples with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. La Libertad', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Oct 9) in black. A scarce triple rate cover and extremely fine. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4730 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, an unused block of four with large margins all round, fresh and fine, with small part og. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4731 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used horizontal strip of three with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by part Montevideo datestamp (1 Oct 1862) and part registration handstamp. Signed Ciardi.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 4732 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. brown-rose, a used horizontal strip of three, types 4-5-6, good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (4 Jan 1863) and framed 'Certificado' registration handstamp in black. Signed Diaz, E.J.Lee.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2181.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4733 Uruguay

    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used block of six (3 x 2), of good colour with clear to large margins all round, types 3-4-5 / 9-10-11, cancelled by three strikes of framed "Certificado" registration handstamps in black. Scissor cut in margin only between fifth and sixth stamp and two thins unapparent on face, an exceptional and extremely rare large multiple.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2185.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4734 Uruguay

    1860: Thick Figures 120 c. blue, a used example with large margins all round, Type 8, used on second page of entire letter to Colonia tied by oval framed handstamp in black. Signed Ferchenbauer.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4735 Uruguay

    1864: Escuditos 6 c. carmine-rose, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to Salto by "Sunburst" handstamp and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo' despatch datestamp (Dec 13) in black. Scarce and most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4736 Uruguay

    1864: Escuditos 6 c. rose and 12 c. pale blue (2), all with large margins all round, one 12 c. with contemporary closed tear, all tied to 1865 cover to Buenos Aires by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Sept 18) in black. Despite the imperfection a not unattractive and scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4737 Uruguay

    1864 (April 13): Coat of Arms 12 c. blue, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), with large even margins all round, of fine colour, two last stamps affected by vertical crease on large part og. A most attractive and scarce multiple. Signed E.J.Lee.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4738 Uruguay

    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., crossed by file fold, used on 1874 entire letter to New York endorsed 'pr. Chimborazo', tied by barred obliterator and mailed via London (Feb 16) with cds on reverse in red. Charged mark '14' deleted by London "43" numeral obliterator and sent on to destination with 'NEW YORK / DUE 31 / U.S.CURRENCY' datestamp on front (March 2) in black. Unframed "26 / Cents" adjacent with 5 c. added for local delivery. An unusual 'Double Crossing of the Atlantic' cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4739 Uruguay

    1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., used example on July 6, 1875 cover from Montevideo to Genova endorsed 'por Vapor Europa', tied by network obliterator in black and carried by Italian Steamer with italic "Da Montevideo / coi Postali Italiani" in black. Rated '9' decimi handstruck on arrival and taxed with Italy 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 60 c. tied by 'S. Pier D'Adena' cds's (Aug 3). Minor creases but an attractive and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4740 Uruguay

    1877: Rouletted 10 c. vermilion, a used example tied to 1877 cover to Genova tied by 'Correo / Montevideo' cds in blue (Aug 5). Carried on Italian Steamer and struck with italic "Da Montevideo / coi Postali Italiani" in black. Taxed on arrival in Genova with Italy 1870 Postage Due 1 lire tied in black (Sept 2). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4741 Uruguay

    1877: 10 c. vermilion, rouletted, a fine example used on 1878 cover to Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy tied by barred "D" obliterator in black with 'Correo / Montevideo' despatch cds below (March 14). Struck in transit in London with "T / 1-10" in black and on arrival with "17" decimi handstamp in black and taxed with corresponding 1870 Postage Dues 30 c. (4) and 50 c. on arrival (April 16) in Bellagio. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4742 Uruguay

    1884: American Banknote Co. Proofs (2) for central vignette of the Artigas 7 c. value, printed in black on thin white wove paper, 48 x 70 mm., with imprint below - possibly prepared for a proposed 1810-1910 Centenary issue - with file number C78; together with a cut down example on brown card. Scarce and most unusual Proofs.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4743 Uruguay

    1884/88: 20 c. red-violet, American Banknote Co. sunken Die Proof on thick card in issued colour. Fresh and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4744 Uruguay

    1908 (Aug 23): Cruiser Montevideo, the set of three values used, all with variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and fine. A scarce and attractive set Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4745 Uruguay

    1924 (July 31): Olympic Games Football Victory, a presentation folder issued by the Dept. of Posts & Telegrpahs with 1924 Olympic Games set of three printed on yellow paper displayed above "Uruguay a los Campeons Mundiales de Football". Superb and scarce, Uruguay went on to win the inaugural World Cup in 1930 Scott = $ 650+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4746 Uruguay

    1928 (May 1): Artigas Equestrian Statue 3 p. deep rose & black, Waterlow Die Proof on medium wove toned paper showing guide lines at sides. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4747 Uruguay

    1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, unused block of four, optd. in red, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. A rare multiple. Signed Kneitschel Gi 376a = £ 440/Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4748 Uruguay

    1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, unused blocks of four (2), one optd. in deep green, the other a rare sheet marginal block optd. in pale yellow-green, fresh and very fine, large part og. This last signed Kneitschel. See Scott footnote Gi 377+377b = £ 400+/Scott = $ 360+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4749 Uruguay

    1928 (June 25): Albatross Airmail 3 p. 80 c. scarlet, the top value of the set in a well centred unused block of four, of excellent colour but without gum Gi 580 = £ 1'000/Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 4750 Venezuela

    1846 (March 7): Entire letter from Nueva Barcelona to General Carlos Soublete in Caracas struck with circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / BARCNA / DEBE handstamp in black with '¾ ONZ' handstamp at left and rate marking '3½' alongside, all in black. Exceptional and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, 18-20 Nov 2014, ex lot 936.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4751 Venezuela

    1857c.: Entire letter from Angostura to General Carlos Soublete in Caracas sent prepaid, struck with superb circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / ANGTURA. / FRANCA in black with manuscript rate "2" (reales) alongside. A fine and rare entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, 18-20 Nov 2014, ex lot 931.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4752 Venezuela

    Incoming Mail 1851: Second page of entire letter from Guelph, Canada to Caracas endorsed 'via Halifax', struck on despatch with GUELPH / UC datestamp in black and PAID striaght line handstamps alongside manuscript rates of 7½d. (4½ + 3). Reverse with Hamilton cds in blue (Nov 19), 'Montreal / LC' and 'Quebec / LC' datestamps both in red (Nov 22 and 23) and ST. THOMAS transit cds in black (Jan, 1852). Struck on obverse with circular CORREO DE VENEZUELA / GUAYRA / DEBE in black and rated '2' reales to pay. Rare - believed to be the sole recorded cover mailed from Canada to Venzuela in the pre-stamp period.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4753 Venezuela

    British P.O.'s 1875: Entire letter with delightful illustrated engraved letter-head, mailed to Paris and struck on despatch with superb "CUIDAD BOLIVAR / PAID" datestamp in red (Sept 1) with manuscript rate '1/2d.' in red crayon. 'London / Paid' transit cds in red on front and Calais entry marking in black. Fresh and very fine, a lovely entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4754 Venezuela

    French P.O.'s 1876: France Cérès 1871/75 30 c. grey-brown (2) and Siège 40 c. orange, used on 1875 entire letter from Caracas mailed to Malaga, Spain, struck with octagonal LA GUAYRA Consular datestamp (June 7) in black (Salles fig. 1374), the stamps tied by "Anchor" lozenge in black. Reverse with circular LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 2 datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1401), Paris transit cds and Malaga arrival cds (June 29) and charged '4R' due upon receipt. A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4755 Venezuela

    French P.O.'s 1876: France Cérès 1871/75 25 c. blue in a horizontal strip of four, used on 1877 entire letter from Caracas with circular undated "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamp of transit, mailed to Malaga, Spain, struck with octagonal LA GUAYRA Consular datestamp (Feb 6) in black (Salles fig. 1374), the stamps tied by "Anchor" lozenge in black. Reverse with circular LIGNE A / PAQ. FR. No. 3 datestamp (Feb 7) in black (Salles fig. 1401), Paris transit cds and Malaga arrival cds (March 2). A fresh and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4756 Venezuela

    1859: ½ r. yellow, two examples, both marginal from top of the sheet, used on 1860 entire letter to Caracas tied by bold CORREOS / LA GUAIRA datestamp (Dec 26) in blue. Sender's cachet at upper right in black. A most attractive and scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4757 Venezuela

    1859: Fine printing 1 r. deep blue, used example with good margins all round, used on March 28, 1859 cover to Maracaibo tied by manuscript pen cross with circular pre-philatelic "CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / ESCUQUE / FRANCA" handstamp in red alongside. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XVI on page 33. Fine and exceptionally rare: the sole franked letter of the first issue with this cancellation.rnrnProvenance: Collection Eugenio Gebauer; Collection Knut Heister.rn            
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4758 Venezuela

    1859/61: ½ r. orange, coarse impression, an unused complete sheet of 100 subjects (10 x 10), with large sheet margins all round, from the First Setting with position 35 showing the flaw over the first "E" of VENEZUELA. Central file fold as ever but fresh and fine with large part or unmounted og. Rare Gi 7 = £ 1'700/Scott = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 4759 Venezuela

    1859/62: Coarse impression, ½ r. yellow, used single examples (9) all tied to piece by 'Correos / La Guaira' datestamps (March 16) in black. Some minor creasing not detracting from a remarkable multiple franking. Signed Holcombe Gi 6 = £ 150+/Scott = $ 270+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4760 Venezuela

    1859/62: Coarse impression ½ r. yellow, a horizontal strip of three used on 1861 cover to La Guaira, each stamp cancelled by "0" weight mark in blue with correspnding "CORREOS / CARACAS" circular datestamp (June 3) at left. The strip affected by a vertical file fold but a scarce and attractive usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Veneuela', Harmers, New York, 15 June 1979, lot 1623.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4761 Venezuela

    1862 (March-May): ½ c. dull lilac, an unused block of twelve (4 x 3), marginal from left of sheet, Types 1-4 / 7-10 / 13-16, with fine large margins all round, fresh and fine with large part or unmounted og. A scarce and attractive multiple. Signed Holcombe Gi 14 = £ 370+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4762 Venezuela

    1863/64: Eagle 2 r. green, an unused block of nine in a blue-green shade, ample to touched margins all round, of good colour and hinged to card for better display, large part og. A scarce multiple Gi 20 = £ 215+/Scott = $ 200+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4763 Venezuela

    1863/64: Eagle 2 r. green, a used example with large margins all round, on 1864 entire letter to Bordeaux, France endorsed 'p. West Indian Steamer' tied by "Correos / La Guaira" cds (March 12) in black. Mailed via London and struck there with 'GB / 1F 60 c.' Anglo-French Accountancy handstamp in black, thence via Calais (March 30) and charged '16' décimes due upon delivery. A fine and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 375 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4764 Venezuela

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    1865: Postal Forgery ½ r. orange, a used example on 1865 entire letter from Maracaibo (Nov 7), mailed in La Guaira to Caracas endorsed 'por Emilia', tied by bold "ADMON DE CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" datestamp (first year of use) in black (Nov 15). A fine and extremely rare entire Scott = $ 3'000.rnrnNote: Scott lists this stamp as 'redrawn', however it is more correctly termed as an unauthorised Postal Forgery whether printed in yellow or orange. For further information see Edition XVI, page 109, a copy of which is enclosed with the lot. The very few covers bearing the Postal Forgery which have survived are all dated between June 6 and December 18, 1865.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4765 Venezuela

    1865/70: Arms ½ r. lilac-rose, Postal Forgery, a used horizontal pair, variety "Tête-Bêche", tied to small piece by complete oval "Correos / Caracas / De Venezuela" handstamp in black. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4766 Venezuela

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    1865/70: Diagonally bisected 2 r. yellow used with ½ r. claret, large margins all round but crossed by file fold, on triple rate cover front to Caracas, tied by 'La Guaira' cds (May 27) in black. An astonishing franking and cover, the sole such usage recorded. Illustrated in Edition D'Or XVI on page 163. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Moorhouse (2011).rnrnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Nov 1-6, 1993, lot 31145; Collection Knut Heister.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4767 Venezuela

    1871/76: First Escuelas 2 c. orange imperforate, two lined overprints very blurred, a used block of six (2 x 3), marginal from left of sheet cancelled by plentiful strikes of the "0" weight marking in black. Scissor cut between upper block of four and lower pair, but a charming and unusual multiple Gi 59.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4768 Venezuela

    1871/76: First Escuelas 7 r. pale rose, an unused block of ewight (4 x 2) with large margins all round and of fine delicate colour, horizontal crease between the rows otherwise fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. A scarce multiple Gi 37a = £ 160+/Scott = $ 160+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4769 Venezuela

    1871/78: First Escuelas issue by Rasco, 50 c- bright green overprinted 'Bolivar Sucre Miranda' in black, an unused example with large even margins all round, without gum. A rare example of the top value Gi 42 = £ 1'200/Scoptt = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 4770 Venezuela

    1873 (Nov): 'Contrasena - Estampillas de Correo' 2 c. green, a vertical strip of three, good margins all round and of excellent colour, central stamp with Plate Variety "Additional Horizontal line under DOS", used on cover  from La Guaira to Caracas tied by undated circular "CORREOS / LA GUAIRA" handstamps in black. A remarkable franking and most probably unique - it is interesting to note that the Large Gold Medal E. M. de Bustamente collection contained no example of this stamp on letter and the equally comprehensive Heister Large Gold Medal collection exhibited just one cover bearing this stamp.rnrnProvenance: Collection Louise Boyd Dale & Alfred F. Lichtenstein, Harmers, New York, 5-7 May 1970, lot 1227.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4771 Venezuela

    1880: 25 c. yellow, a fine used example on 1888 "AR" form for a registered letter to Halifax, Canada, tied by 'Correos de Venezuela / Pto. Cabello' datestamp (Feb 24) in black. Backstamped 'Halifax / Canada' (March 10) in black 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4772 Venezuela

    1880: 50 b. brown, a fine single example used on obverse of 1884 registered over to Nova Scotia, reverse with 1880 5 c. pale blue (3), 10 c. carmine and August 1882 25 c yellow-brown pair all tied by "PUERTO CABELLO" datestamps (May 21). Oval New York transit and two strikes of 'St. John N.B. / Canada' cds (June 4). An extremely scarce four colour mixed issue franking to a most unusual destination.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Venezuela', Harmers, New York, 15 June 1979, lot 1852.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4773 Venezuela

    1882 (Aug 1): American Banknote Co. imperforate Proofs on thin India paper in black for 5 c., 10 c., 25 c. and 50 c. values, all marginal at base with file numbers (C33 to C36) with full ABN imprints at base of each, all adhered to card ex the archives. A scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4774 Venezuela

    1882/88: Fourth Escuelas issue, 5 c. blue-green, 10 c. brown, 25 c. orange, 50 c. blue and 1 b. vermilion, all in unused blocks of four overprinted SPECIMEN in red across each pair by American Banknote Co., together with further 50 c. blocks (2) in unissued deep blue shade and another in dull rose and 20 b. value in a marginal block of four printed in unissued colour of orange-yellow, fresh and fine with unmounted og. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 4775 Venezuela

    1899 (April-May): Bolivar sideface issue, Large Format sunken Die Proofs (7) by the American Banknote Co., with 5 c. blue-green, 10 c. red, 25 c. blue, 50 c. in grey-black, 1 b. yellow-green and 2 b. orange together with Registration 25 c. yellow-brown in issued colours, all engraved on cards (151 x 226 mm.) with file numbers 427-432 and ABN imprint below. Fresh and very fine complete set of 1899 Proofs, excl. 1901 50 c. orange. Rare and most attractive Gi 179/182+184/R186.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4776 Venezuela

    1899 (April): 2 b. orange-yellow, an unused example, well centred and of fine rich colour and appearance, somewhat heavily mounted, part og. A scarce stamp Gi 185 = £ 550/Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4777 Venezuela

    1899 (April): 2 b. orange-yellow, a used horizontal pair tied to small piece by Caracas duplex (Jan 13, 1900) in black. An exceptionally scarce stamp and very rare in a multiple Gi 185 = £ 650/Scott = $ 450+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4778 Venezuela

    1910 (April 19): Centenary of Independence 25 c., imperforate Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., printed in black on India paper with file number in top margin adhered to card. Rare Gi 333.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4779 Venezuela

    1925: Re-engraved by Waterlow, three small format imperforate Die Proofs for 1925 issued adhesives: 40 c. in deep Prussian blue, 3 b. orange-yellow and 5 b. in dull violet,all on toned medium wove paper, fresh and very fine. A scarce trio.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4780 Venezuela

    1932 (Aug 11): Unissued portrait issue 50 c., the Large Format sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., engraved in blue in card (151 x 228 mm.), with the portrait's name omitted at base and printed 'Engraved on F-9612 / Proof Submitted 8-11-31 / Order Cancelled 12-23-32 / To be held soft in case work is resumed at later date / 72405'. A most unusual Proof.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4781 Venezuela

    1943 (Dec 21): 'Resellado / 1943' overprint on Postage set of four values, all in unused corner blocks of four with 5 c. violet with manuscript notation in margin, 50 c. green and 3 b. orange showing sheet numbers in corners (86 and 32 respectively), fine unmounted og. A scarce set in multiples. 5 c. and 3 b. values signed Stolow Gi 658/661 = £ 420+/Scott = $ 230+.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4782 Venezuela

    1937 (July 1): Airmail 1 b. 95 c. value, the Error of Colour printed in bistre instead of ultramarine, well centred, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. A rare stamp Sanabria 126 = $ 400/Gi 480a = £ 450/Scott = unlisted.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF

    Lot# : 4783 Venezuela

    1898 (May 1): Official Proofs (4) by American Banknote Co., imperforate in colours with 'Oficial' and vignette completed in black, with 10 c. value in red, 25 c. in blue, 50 c. in orange and 1 b. in mauve on thick wove paper. The 10 c. value with printer's pencil notes in margin, fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive group Gi O175/O178.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4784 Venezuela

    1900: Official Die Proof with '1900' twice at top and OFICIAL above the full central vignette in black, printed in black on thin soft white wove paper with imprint 'Arms of Venezuela / Special C-660 / American Bank Note Co.' below. A scarce and most attractive Proof.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 4785 Venezuela

    1904 (July): Schools Tax valid for Postage, the Bolivar Head Plate oval vignette, the Large Format sunken Die Proof by the American Banknote Co., engraved in black in card (230 x 151 mm.), with 'Bolivar' at base and file number 'V-42752' and ABN imprint below, fresh and very fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4786 Venezuela

    1915/22: Fiscals used for Postage issue, American Bank Note Co. imperforate Die Proofs printed in black for the complete set of nine values from 5 c. to 20 b., all on cards, all with altered file numbers in margin below the Proofs; also two further Proofs for the 1922 Fiscals used for Postage issue with 20 c., slightly rubbed, and 25 b. values. A scarce group (11).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4787 Venezuela

    State of Maturin 1903: Civil War provisional 50 c. black on orange colour error, an unused block of six (2 x 3), perf. 12, marginal from the top left corner of the sheet, showing the three different types (see Blanco 100a), fresh and very fine but for some surface gum at right, superb unmounted og. Under-catalogued, a rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 140+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4788 Venezuela

    Guayana 1903: 1 b. black on straw, a single example used on cover to Trinidad, cancelled by "Correos / Cuidad Bolivar" duplex in red (April 25). A scarce issue on letter. Reverse with 'Port of Spain / Trinidad' arrival cds (April 27) in black. A scarce issue on letter (note that Scott illustrates a Forgery in their catalogue).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF
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