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  • Lot# : 101 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 17s/38s
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    Sinkiang. 1916/1919: First Peking printings, the magnificent mint complete set of 22 values, all overprinted "Specimen" in black, fine and very rare, large part og. Cert BPA for $ 20 value Gi = £ 1'400 as normals.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 102 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : C1/C11
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    Post Offices in Tibet 1911: The complete set of 11 values overprinted, fresh vibrant colours, 1 a. on 4 c. and 6 a. on 30 c. with small faults, otherwise fine and very scarce, large part og Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 103 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 91
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    1889: Cover from Chefoo to Paris struck with rare framed "CHEFOO CUSTOMS / MAIL MATTER" handstamp in red, slightly over-lapped by France 25 c. black on rose tied by French P.O. Shanghai cds (Aug 10). reverse with "Customs / Chefoo" cds and "Customs / Shanghai" cds (Aug 9) in black. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 104 Imperial China

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    1894: Cover from Tientsin to Paris franked by 'Chine' 25 c. black on rose tied by French P.O. Shanghai cds (Dec 12), fine oval "TIENTSIN CUSTOMS / MAIL MATTER" in blue at left, the reverse showing "Customs / Tientsin" cds (Dec 5) and "Customs / Shanghai" cds (Dec 9) in blue. A fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 105 Imperial China

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    1897: Cover from Peking to Germany franked by 'Chine' 25 c. black on rose tied by French P.O. Shanghai cds (June 25), Peking Dollar Chop in blue of despatch (June 18) and similarly fine strike of bilingual "PAID" handstamp of Shanghai in brown alongside. Reverse with Shanghai dollar chop in brown and Worms arrival cds (July 31). Minor opening tear on flap, a fine cover.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 106 Imperial China

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    1901: Postcard franked by 1900 CIP 4 c. chestnut lightly tied, used with 'Chine' overprinted 10 c. black on lilac tied by French P.O. "Shanghai" cds for onward transmission (Sept 18). Prague arrival cds at left.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 107 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 205
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    1882: Garfield 5 c. brown, a fine example cancelled in red on 1886 cover from Shanghai to Canada, with outstanding strike of oval "U. S. POSTAL AGENCY / SHANGHAI" datestamp alongside (Nov 5), reverse with San Francisco transit in red and St. Hyacinthe / Quebec arrival cds. Minor envelope cut at upper right but a charming and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 108 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 255
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    1894: Grant 5 c. chocolate, a fine used example, straight edge at left, tied to 1895 cover from Shanghai to New York by "U. S. POSTAL AGENCY / SHANGHAI" duplex in black, endorsed via 'City of Peking' and backstamped San Francisco cds. A fine and appealing cover.  
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 109 Imperial China

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    Catalogue# : 281
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    U.S. Post Offices 1902 (March 3): Cover from Shanghai to New York franked by USA 1895/98 5 c. dull blue well tied by "U.S. Postal Agency / Shanghai" duplex, with New York arrival (April 3) on reverse; also an 1899 in-coming cover from Boston with 5 c., addressed to the U.S. Consul in Chefoo "U.S. Postal Agency / Shanghai / Rec'd" arrival alongside two dollar chops. A fine pair.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 110 Macau

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    Catalogue# : MS1197 var
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    2000 (Oct 31): Ceramics: the vertical pair of 8 p. Miniature Sheets, variety imperforate between, fresh and fine, unmounted og. A rare and unlisted variety.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 111 Macau

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    Catalogue# : MS1222 var
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    2001 (April 12): Religious Culture, the vertical pair of 8 p. Miniature Sheets, variety imperforate between, fresh and fine, unmounted og. A rare and unlisted variety.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 112 Taiwan

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    Catalogue# : 2361/2364
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    1996: Courvoisier leaflet with Stamp Exhibition set of four values ($ 5, $ 7, $ 13 and $ 17 Geese designs), all imperforate and applied in folder, tied by red chops and signed in Chinese at base, numbered 5/23. Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 113 Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C11 var
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    1920: 10 c. green, imperforate blocks of four and eight from left of sheet showing two differing designs with bi-plane over mountains and sea, fresh and fine mint.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 114 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C12-C16
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    1920/21: Compl. set of five values, unmounted mint, 15 c. blue a marginal example showing variety double perforation on top and 30 c. black & rose imperf. at left. A rare and delightful set Scott = $ 275 for unused stamps.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 115 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C12-C16
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    1920/21: Compl. set of five values in unmounted o.g. blocks of four, incl. 10 c. yellow marginal lower left corner block and 15 c. blue from top margin (some splitted perfs.), fresh of colours and deligthtful Scott = $ 1'100 for unused stamps.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 116 Colombia

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    Switzerland 1927 (Sep 22): Cover to Bogota franked with Switzerland 30 Rp. definitive and overprint 'S' on SCADTA 30 c. blue value, all tied by Bern machine cancellation, Barranquilla transit on front (Oct 12) and Bogota arrival on reverse (Oct 14). A fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 117 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C25-C34
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    1921: Part set of eleven values to 3 pesos perf. 11 1/2, in very fine lower left corner blocks of four, all unused mint with full original gum an in very fresh colours Scott = $ 1'172.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 118 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C38-C50+CF1
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    1923/28: Compl. set of 14 values to 5 p. perf. 14 x 14 1/2 plus registration stamp, all in mint o.g. blocks of four from  the lower sheet margin, scarce multiples in fresh colours Scott = $ 814.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 119 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C52-C54
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    1928: 'B. Mendez' commemorative issue, both values in superb upper left corner blocks, unmounted mint o.g. and in very fresh colours as well as Provisional issue 30 c. on 60 c. vermilion in a marginal block of six of left sheet margin, unused without gum, but a scarce multiple  Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 120 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C55-C67+CF2
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    1929: Compl. set of 14 values to 5 pesos, incl. registration stamp, unmounted mint o.g. plus compl. set in marginal corner blocks of four from the upper left corner sheet, all fresh and very fine Scott = $ 821.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 121 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C80-C82,C111-C114
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    1930/34: 'Simon de Bolivar' and 'Cartagena' issues in compl. sets of three and four values in unmounted o.g. marginal blocks of six, some of corner sheet, fresh and ver fine multiples Scott = $ 372 for unused stamps.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 122 Scadta Colombia

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    Catalogue# : C83-C95+CF4
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    1932: Colombian Governement issues, a compl. set of 14 values to 5 p. incl. registration stamp; up to 2 p. in marginal blocks of four (1 p. and 2 p. from upper left sheet corner), 3 p. and 5 p. in horizontal pairs from upper left sheet corner, unmounted o.g. and of fresh and superb appearance Scott = $ 835 for unused stamps only.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 123 Ecuador

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    Catalogue# : 5
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    1866 (March 27): Entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima franked by horizontal pair of 1865/72 1 r. dull green tied by neat Guayaquil cds in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (March 31) in black. A fine and attractive first issue cover. Opinion Holcombe, signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 124 Ecuador

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    Catalogue# : C1a+C2a+C3/5+CF1a
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    1928: Compl. set of six values to 3 s. on 60 c. including the registration stamp, the first two values of 50 c. and 75 c. at 41 degree, all fresh and fine o.g. examples. Rare so fine Scott = $ 690.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 125 Ecuador

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    Catalogue# : C6
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    1929: Provisional issue "50 Cts. 50 " on 10 c. green, superb unmounted mint. Extremely rare, only 100 stamps printed Gebauer 1 ECa, Scott = $700.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 126 Ecuador

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    Catalogue# : C16-C25+CF2
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    1929: Compl. set of 11 values to 25 s. incl. registration stamp, superb unmounted o.g., fresh and fine Scott = $ 576 for unused stamps only.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 127 Ecuador

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    Catalogue# : C16-C25+CF2
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    1929: Compl. set of 11 values to 25 s. incl. registration stamp, up 15 s. in unmounted mint blocks of four,  5 s. to 15 s. from top of the sheet (few slightest traces of former adherances), 25 s. in a vertical unmounted pair, scarce multiples and throughout of fine and fresh colours Scott = $1'924.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 128 Ethiopia

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    1877(March 30): Autographed Letter Sheet written and signed by Charles E. 'Chinese' Gordon of Khartoum, written in French at Keren (Ethiopia) to a Monsieur Habib and mentioning a telegraphic despatch to Osman Pacha, the Abyssinian Authorities, Massowah etc. Fresh and very fine, a rare unpublished letter.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 129 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : Proofs
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    1894: Lion of Judah design, Die Proofs (6) imperforate on thick white paper for 4 g. lilac brown and 8 g. lilac as issued, ¼ g. in green, ½ g. in red, 1 g. in blue, 2 g. deep brown unadopted, fresh and fine, all overprinted "SPÉCIMEN" in black. A rare set.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 130 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : Essay
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    1894: Postal Stationery cards, the famous Essays, in black on buff stock, without the stamp design at upper left but with the Lion of Judah at upper right; one with Amharic error in first letter of "C" of Post Card and the second card with this error corrected and the ornamental lines below the inscription pointing down instead of upwards in the issued card. Issued card for comparison, a unique pair.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 131 Ethiopia

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    1896: 1 g. blue postal stationery card, a fine used example cancelled by "ENTOTTO" Type II datestamps (14.11.99) in black, mailed to Germany with earliest recorded usage of "HARAR / POSTES FRANCAISES" transit cds in black (Nov 25) and reverse franked by 1894 Djibouti 5 c. green & orange (2) cancelled by Djibouti cds's in blue. "HARAR" cds of transit in blue on reverse (Nov 21) and front with French Paquebot datestamp (Dec 3) carried by Steamer 'Natal'. Königsfeld arrival cds (Dec 16). An extremely rare and fine usage. Provenance: Collection Ascher.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 132 Haiti

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    1880 (Feb 25): Cover sent unpaid from Port Au Prince to Le Havre struck with superb British Post Office "JACMEL-UNPAID" datetstamp in black (note time code 'C' reversed), Post-UPU blue "T/1-10" in blue and charged with handstruck "16" decimes due mark on arrival. A fine and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 133 Honduras

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    Catalogue# : 30/36 Proofs
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    1878: Morazan Issue, Plate Proofs on India paper, the set of seven values complete, with additional 2 c. brown, ½ r. black and 1 r. green on thick card paper and 2 c. brown imperforate and overprinted "Specimen" diagonally.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 134 Iran

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    1930 (June 3): Registered envelope from Teheran franked on front and reverse with 1928/29 airpost 3 c. + 5 c. (3) plus additional franking, endorsed 'via Baghdad', Vienna (9.VI.) and Zurich Airport (9.VI.) to Aarau with arrival mark on reverse. An attractive and colourful mixed franking to Switzerland.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 135 Japan

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    Catalogue# : 59
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    1879 (March 27): Cover to Portland, USA franked by single 1876/77 5 sen brown tied by cork cancel in black, "Yokohama" despatch cds alongside and violet San Francisco (April 12) entry marking at left. A scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 136 Japan

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    1919: Registered cover from SAIPAN, MARIANA ISLANDS, franked at 20 sen with Taisho 1913 5 s. purple pair and single 10 s. blue all tied by Japanese only datestamps (Year 8), manuscript "Imperial Navy P.O. Saipan" at upper right and two registered labels; reverse with Basel arrival cds (25/8) in black. A fine and extremely scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 137 Japan

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    1919: Registered cover from JALUIT, MARSHALL ISLANDS, franked at 20 sen with Taisho 1913 ½ s. brown (2), 1 s. yellow pair, 1½ s. blue pair, 2 s. green, 3 s. rose red, 4 s. red and 5 s. purple with slightly rounded corner perf., all tied by Japanese only datestamps (Year 8), manuscript "Imperial Navy P.O. Jaluit" at upper right and two registered labels; reverse with Basel arrival cds (10/9) in black. A fine and extremely scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 138 Japan

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    1943: Wartime cover from German Consulate in Dairen to Switzerland franked at 36 sen rate with 1937/42 General Nogi 2 s. red, Admiral Togo 4 s. green and 30 s. turquoise all tied by Japanese only "Dairen" datestamps with violet two line and circular sender's chop and cachet at left and on reverse. "Dairen" registered label tied by "Istanbul" transit in red on front, Oberrieden arrival cds (1/1) on reverse of a fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 139 Japan

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    Catalogue# : C8
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    1934: Airmail Miniature Sheet, fine fresh unused mint and never hinged Scott = $ 2'000/Gi = £ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 140 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 5d
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    1859 (Jan 10): Entire letter from Zacatecas to Durange franked by 1856 8 r. red-lilac, quadrisected to pay the 2 reales rate, tied by fine boxed and dated "Zacatecas" datestamp in black. Signed Todd Scott = $ 225.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 141 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 18
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    1864/66: Fifth period Eagle 3 c. brown, a fine appearing mint example overprinted 'Mexico / 55-1866' in black (300 consigned), with good margins all round and fresh colour, minor thin and light bend on reverse and not affecting appearance; a very rare stamp. Cert. Todd AIEP Scott = $ 1'300.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 142 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 242/256
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    1895: Definitive set of thirteen values mint, some straight edges and 12 c. with bend, however the very rare Locomotive values, the 1 p. brown, 5 p. scarlet and 10 p. deep blue are all fresh and very fine with large part og Scott = $ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 143 Mexico

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    Catalogue# : 294/303
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    1899: Pictorial definitive set of ten values mint, as sent to the UPU with 1 c., 2 c., 5 c., 10 c. and 5 peso values all overprinted "Muestra" diagonally in black, balance without overprint, the 15 c. with tear at left, large part og. and scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 144 Peru

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    Catalogue# : 3
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    1860 (Jan 20): Magnificent cover from Paita to Lima franked by 1858 1 d. deep blue in a superb huge margined vertical pair cancelled solely by framed "VAPOR" handstamp in black. A fine and very scarce cover in excellent condition.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 145 Peru

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    Catalogue# : 7
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    1859 (Jan 31): Cover from Pasco to Lima franked by fine December 1858 1 d. blue pair with large margins all round cancelled by dotted "Pasco" cancellation in black. Signed Lavalle.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 146 Peru

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    Catalogue# : 9c
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    1860/61: Vertical pair of 1 d. deep blue large margins for this stamp, used on August 1862 cover to Lima cancelled by straight line "Paita" handstamp in black. Lima arrival cds on reverse (Aug 17). Opinion Holcombe (1996), signed Miro and Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 147 Peru

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    Catalogue# : 21
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    1871: Callao-Lima-Chorillos Railway issue, scarce strip of four including paper join, full original gum and two hinge remainders Gi = £ 520 for individual stamps. Provenance: Collection Klaus Eitner (Corinphila sale 2009) .
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 148 Thailand

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    Catalogue# : MS1955 var
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    1997: Miniature Sheet, overprinted for sale at Shanghai 1997 Exhibition, the un-cut imperforate between pair of 3 b. and 4 b. sheets se-tenant, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 149 USA

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    Catalogue# : 2
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    1847: Washington 10 c. black, an exceptional used example with good margins and marginal at base, neatly cancelled by complete circular barred handstamp in red Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 150 USA

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    Catalogue# : 3+4
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    1875: Franklin 5 c. red brown and Washington 10 c. black on blued paper, the unused reprint set of two with large margins all round, of exceptional colour and freshness. Rare and splendid pair with just 3'883 sets possible. Certs. PF (2011) Scott = $ 1'650.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 151 USA

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    Catalogue# : 35+36B
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    1857/61: 10 c. green, Type V, three examples used in combination with 12 c. black on 1861 mourning cover to Gottlieben/Ct. Thurgau, Switzerland, tied by blue cds (July 2) and thence via Aachen (July 16), Basel and Zurich. Some light ageing but a rare and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 152 USA

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    Catalogue# : 39
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    1860: Washington 90 c. blue, a fine unused example of excellent rich colour, without gum Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 153 USA

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    Catalogue# : 40P/47P
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    1851/60: Plate Proofs on thick card paper, the complete set of eight reprinted values on thick card paper, fresh and very fine Scott = $ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 154 USA

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    Catalogue# : 40P/47P
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    1851/57: Plate Proofs on thin India paper, the imperforate set of eight values 1 c. to 90 c., margins fair to fine, fresh colours, scarce Scott = $ 550+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 155 USA

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    Catalogue# : 63P-77P
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    1861/67: Plate Proofs on thick card paper imperforate, 1 c. blue, 3 c. red-brown, 5 c. deep brown, 10 c. green, 12 c. black, 24 c. lilac, 30 c. orange, 90 c. blue and 1861/67 Black Jack 2 c. and Lincoln 15 c., fresh and fine, a scarce group Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 156 USA

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    Catalogue# : 63-72
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    1861/62: The set of eight values, 1 c., 3 c., 10 c., 12 c., 24 c., 30 c. and 90 c., unused examples of good colour and centering, imperfections to one or two values but a highly catalogued selection Scott = $ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 157 USA

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    Catalogue# : 73
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    1863 (Aug 26): Printed Matter entire letter from New Orleans to Intra/Italy franked by 1861 Black Jack 2 c. tied by circular target cancellation, New Orleans despatch cds above. French entry marking in red (Sept 18) and Intra arrival cds on reverse (Sept 20). Slight file fold not affecting the appearance of a scarce entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 158 USA

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    Catalogue# : 78+Gi40
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    1863: 24 c. lilac definitive, tied by four-ring cancellation from Massachusetts with red 'BOSTON Br. PKT. JUN 14' alongside on small envelope to Liverpool (July 26), there re-directed with 1857 1 d. rose-red, tied by Duplex mark (July 26, 1864) to London (July 27). A fine re-directed cover.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 159 USA

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    Catalogue# : 112P/122P
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    1869: Plate Proofs on thick card paper, imperforate, the splendid complete set of ten values, fresh and very frine. Rare and most attractive set Scott = $ 1'000+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 160 USA

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    Catalogue# : 112P/122P
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    1869: Plate Proofs on thin India paper, the complete set of eleven imperforate values with both types of the 15 c., 1 c. with minor blemish otherwise fresh and fine and of excellent rich colours. Scarce Scott = $1'200.
    Starting bid : 360 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 161 USA

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    Catalogue# : 116
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    1869: 10 c. yellow, with grill, fresh mint example of excellent colour and centering, large part og. Rare. Cert. PF (2011) Scott = $ 2'350.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 162 USA

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    Catalogue# : 122
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    1869: Lincoln 90 c. carmine & black, fresh unused example of excellent rich colour, without gum. Rare. Cert. PF (2011) Scott = $ 4'750.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 163 USA

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    Catalogue# : 135+158
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    1873 (Jan 23): Cover to Basel, Switzerland franked by 1870/71 2 c. red brown and Continental Banknote Co. 3 c. blue-green pair tied in black, with "New York Paid All / Via Hamburg" transit in red and reverse with Basel arrival cds.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 164 USA

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    Catalogue# : 145P/155P
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    1870/71: Plate Proofs on thin India paper imperforate, the complete set of ten values with addititonal 3 c. blue-green, fresh and very fine Scott = $ 300+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 165 USA

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    Catalogue# : 159
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    1875: 6 c. dull pink, horizontal pair used on 1878 cover from Philadelphia to Tarawaki / New Zealand tied by Philadelphia duplexes (Nov 13) via San Francisco, with arrival on reverse. Trivial edge wear to envelope, a rare destination.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 166 USA

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    Catalogue# : 205+205a+205P
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    1882: Garfield 5 c. brown, Large Die Proof by American Banknote Co. in issued colour (Scott 205P), Plate Proof on thick card, and two mint examples: one in brown, one in yellow brown, with large part og Scott = $ 790.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 167 USA

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    Catalogue# : 205b
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    1882: Garfield 5 c. brown, fresh mint example of excellent centering, fine large part og. Cert. PF (1979) Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 168 USA

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    Catalogue# : 21P/211P+213P/218P+E1P/E3P
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    1883: 2 c. red-brown and 4 c. green Plate Proofs on thick card paper imperforate, 1887/88 2 c., 3 c., 4 c., 5 c., 30 c. and 90 c. values on thick card paper and Special Delivery 1885/1893 set of three values in blue and in orange, fresh and fine Scott = $ 475.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 169 USA

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    Catalogue# : 212/218
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    1887: American Banknote Co. issue, the complete set of seven values unused, fresh colours, faults Scott = $ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 170 USA

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    Catalogue# : 216+216P
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    1888: Garfield 5 c. indigo blue, Large Die Proof by American Banknote Co. in issued colour (Scott 216P), Plate Proof on India paper, Proof on card (ex the Roosevelt album), superb mint example in a vivid shade with superb og., and a single franking used on 1890 cover to Norway. A delightful group Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 171 USA

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    Catalogue# : 219P/229P
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    1890/93: Plate Proofs on thick card paper by Continental Banknote Co., the part set of 10 values, excluding the 6 c., very fine and fresh Scott = $ 700+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 172 USA

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    Catalogue# : 219/229
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    1890/93: The set of eleven values unused, of good colour but with faults, scarce nevertheless Scott = $ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 173 USA

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    Catalogue# : 223P
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    1890/93: 5 c. chocolate, fine group with Large Die Proof, imperforate Trial Colour Plate Proof pair in blackish-brown with gum, Plate Proof in issued colour on card paper, and India paper Plate Proof in an imperforate block of four, minor faults but a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 174 USA

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    Catalogue# : 223
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    1890 (June 2): Grant 5 c. chocolate, a superb mint block of four, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Rare Scott = $ 350.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 175 USA

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    Catalogue# : 230P/245P
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    1893: Columbus Issue, the complete set of Plate Proofs, imperforate on thick card paper, fresh vibrant colours with large margins, a fine set Scott = $ 2'795.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 176 USA

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    Catalogue# : 230/245
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    1893: Columbus Issue, complete set of 16 values, fresh colours, faults but a fine space-filler set, large part og. or unused Scott = $ 5'000+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 177 USA

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    Catalogue# : 255
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    1894 (Sept): Grant 5 c. chocolate, mint example with Plate Number 162 in margin below, insignificant trace of gum bend mentioned for absolute accuracy, of excellent colour and centering, large part original gum, a premium example Scott = $ 110.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 178 USA

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    Catalogue# : 255
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    1894: Grant 5 c. chocolate, a fine used example tied to 1895 cover from Shanghai to New York by "U. S. POSTAL AGENCY / SHANGHAI" duplex in black, endorsed via 'City of Peking' and backstamped San Francisco and New York cds's. A fine and appealing cover in fine quality.  
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 179 USA

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    Catalogue# : 264/278
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    1895: Presidents set of twelve values complete mint or unused, many with thins or minor faults, $ 2 blue and $ 5 green each overprinted "Specimen" (Type E) in violet (Scott = $ 900). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 180 USA

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    Catalogue# : 270
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    1895 (June): Grant 5 c. chestnut, a superb mint top marginal Imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' and Plate Number 391 in a strip of three, well centred to top, of excellent colour and full original gum. Very scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 181 USA

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    Catalogue# : 274
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    1895 (Sept): Clay 15 c. dark blue, mint with upper marginal Imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' and Plate Number 52 in a strip of three, of excellent colour, full unmounted og., merest trace of horizontal gum bend not affecting appearance. Rare Scott = $ 900.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 182 USA

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    Catalogue# : 281
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    1898 (March): Grant 5 c. dark blue mint, with lower marginal Imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' and Plate Number 410 in a strip of three, centred to left, central stamp with light hinge remnant, other two unmounted og., with partial off-set on reverse from Plate 408. An unusual and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 183 USA

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    Catalogue# : 281
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    1898 (March): Grant 5 c. dark blue, the magnificent mint strip of six, top marginal with imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' and Plate Number 981 with arrow at right, fresh and very fine, unmounted og Scott = $ 600+.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 184 USA

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    Catalogue# : 281
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    1898 (March): Grant 5 c. dark blue, magnificent mint block of six from top of sheet with imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' and Plate Number 1220, fresh colour, well centred, fine large part original gum with five stamps unmounted og. Rare Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 185 USA

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    Catalogue# : 282
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    1898 (March): Webster 10 c. brown, Type I, mint with upper marginal Imprint 'Bureau, Engraving & Printing' and Plate Number 302 in a strip of three,of excellent colour, full unmounted og. Rare Scott = $ 1'900+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 186 USA

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    Catalogue# : 284
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    1898 (Nov): Clay 15 c. olive green, superb mint block of four, fresh colour and well centred, upper stamps with hinge remnant, lower pair unmounted og. A rare multiple Scott = $ 700.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 187 USA

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    Catalogue# : 285/293
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    1898: Trans-Mississippi set of nine values, mint with disturbed gum leading to minor thinning, the $ 1 unused, some with straight edges, but of fresh colours. Scarce despite faults Scott = $ 4'000+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 188 USA

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    Catalogue# : 279-283+294/299
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    1901: Pan-American Exposition issue, the fresh and fine mint set of six values of good colour and fair centering, large part og., also 1897/1903 definitive part set of six 1 c. green to 10 c. brown, part og Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 189 USA

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    Catalogue# : 300/313
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    1902/03: President's Issue, the set of fourteen values mint, a few with small faults but Madison $ 2 deep blue and Marshall $ 5 dark green being very fine and fresh, large part og Scott = $ 5'000+.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 190 USA

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    Catalogue# : 323/342
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    1904: Louisiana Purchase issue set of five mint, Jamestown set of three mint 1908/09 definitive issue 1 c. - $ 1 mint etc., fair to fine, small to large part og Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 191 USA

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    Catalogue# : 414/423
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    1912/14: Franklin definitive set of nine values, only one 50 c., five values with straight edge, fresh and fine colours, the $ 1 perfectly centred, large part og Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 192 USA

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    1925 (July 4): Conference Flight Return Bar Harbour to Lakehurst by US. Navy Dirigible "Shenandoa", envelope franked with 2 cts. red tied by official flight cachets "Air Mail Service via U.S.S. Shenandoah", alongside h.s. "Governors Conference U.S.S. Patoka July 4".
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 193 USA

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    1930 (Aug. 2): First Non-Stop flight New York to Newfoundland by Mears and Brown - Specially printed  1 c. stationery card uprated with special delivery 10 c. violet and cancelled "East Orange NJ Aug 1 1930" with "Harbour Grace Au 2 30 NEFW'D" arrival mark alongside. They attempted to beat the around the world record, but crashed when taking off at Harbour Grace. An additional print was applied on the reverse announcing the record flight within 8 hours and 5 minutes to Newfoundland, signed by John Henry Mears on reverse (only 25 items recorded), rare Muller 321 = 30'000 points.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 194 USA

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    1931 (May 24): Hillig and Hoiriis Transatlantic Flight - Special printed envelopes to Copenhagen/Denmark, one franked with 2 c. red tied by "Liberty N.Y. May 24 1931/4.30PM" duplex, flown to Harbour Grace/Newfoundland and mailed then to Copenhagen by boat, receiving on arrival  25 öre blue cancelled "Köbenhavn 3.7.31", other franked with 6 c. black tied by "Harbour Grace June 24" cds., bearing special airmail label 15 c. green & brown alongside and St. John's dispatch June 26. Both signed by the flyers and together with the signed  p.p.c., depicting their airplane 'Liberty', an attractive trio for album page Muller 339/AACM 1140.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 195 USA

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    Catalogue# : J1/J7
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    1879: Postage Dues, the set of seven values, fair to very fine, unused Scott = $ 3'500 with gum.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 196 USA

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    Catalogue# : J22/J28
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    1891: Postage Due set of seven values complete, fresh colours, centering variable but 30 c. superb, few with adherence on reverse, part to large part og Scott = $ 1'700+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 197 USA

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    Catalogue# : J29/J37
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    1894/95: Postage Due set of seven values, no wmk., mint or unused, most with thins or faults Scott = $ 4'500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 198 USA

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    Catalogue# : O1/09
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    Agriculture Department 1873: Complete mint or unused set of nine values printed in yellow, of good colour, 1 c., 2 c. (a superb jumbo example), 30 c. with original gum, usual small faults but a scarce set Scott = $ 2'100+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 199 USA

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    Catalogue# : O10/O14
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    Executive Department 1873: Complete set of five printed in carmine, 1 c. - 3 c. with small to large part og., 6 c. unused and 10 c. unused with thin. A very rare and seldom seen set Scott = $ 2'900+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 200 USA

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    Catalogue# : O15/O24
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    Department of the Interior 1873: Complete set of ten values printed in vermilion, unused, fine colours, scarce Scott = $ 500+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF
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