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  • Lot# : 5401 Peru

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    Incoming Mail 1853: France 20 c. blue with four even margins and 10 c. bistre, just touched at left, used on 1861 entire letter from Le Havre to Arequipa, Peru endorsed 'per Ganjam', each tied by '1495' petit chiffres in black. Framed 'P.P.' and 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds adjacent (Oct 2) and reverse with "Arica" cds of receipt (Feb 3) in black. An unusual cover, seemingly underpaid but accepted.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5402 Peru

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    Incoming Mail 1856: Great Britain 1 s. green frankings on covers (3) to Lima, Peru all with "Panama" double arc transit cds's on obverse, with 1859 cover with horizontal pair in a deep shade tied by "Halifax / 330" sideways duplex, similar 1862 cover with 1 s. pale green (2), and 1862 cover with a horizontal pair cancelled by "Burton on Trent / 152" duplex; a few imperfections but a not unattractive and scarce group Gi. 71/73/Scott = $ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5403 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, an unused strip of five with large margins all round, of good fresh colour and large part og. A scarce and attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5404 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pink, a used strip of three with large margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of framed CERTIFICACION handstamp applied in Yquitos  in black (Emsing = 75 pts). Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5405 Peru

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    1862/63: Le Coq 1 d. red, a horizontal strip of five with outstanding full strikes of CERTIFICACION and dotted oval YQUITOS handstamps struck in black (Lamy & Rinck figs. 39+99). Superb and most appealing. Signed Lamy.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2575.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5406 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. pale vermilion, a used strip of five with margins generally fine all round, neatly cancelled by dotted MOYOBB handstamp of Moyobamba and two complete strikes of framed CERTIFICADO in black. A scarce and appealing strip.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5407 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, a used strip of five with fair to fine margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of CERTIFICADO straight line handstamp and three strikes of "Trujillo" circular datestamps in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5408 Peru

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    1862: Le Coq 1 d. red, a used example in a deep shade showing variety "Double Impression", most especially clear in the UN DINERO tablet at base and CORREOS at right, cancelled at Moquegua. Trivial aging of no significance on reverse. An unlisted variety and of great rarity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, 20 May 2014, lot 5121.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5409 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. pink, a used pair with close to large margins all round showing a superb "Double Impression" centrally placed within the pair, neatly cancelled by two strikes of "Lima" datestamp (Jan 23, 1867) struck in blue. Exceptional and of great rarity. Signed Holcombe.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 5410 Peru

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    1862: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a single example on 1863 cover from Moquegua to Lima cancelled by dotted "MOQUEG." in black with repeated strike alongside and free delivery "Conduccion / Del Cartero / Gratis" handstamp in blue below; matched with circa 1870 stampless cover sent free as Official mail to the Prefect General of the Dept. of Tacna with fine strike of dotted "MOQUEG." handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5411 Peru

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    1862: 1 d. vermilion, a pair and a strip of four used on registered 1867 cover to Lima, cancelled by dotted HUANCAVELICA handstamps with circular datestamp (March 27) and by five-leaves handstamps at edges and framed CERTIFICACION handstamp in blue to denote registration. Lima arrival cds on reverse (April 3, month inverted). Receipted on reverse and inside, a superbly attractive and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 5412 Peru

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    1863: Le Coq 1 peseta brown (shades), three used strips of three, all with large margins all round, all used in Cuzco; with one strip cancelled by CUZCO straight line handstamps, another with dotted Cuzco' handstamps and the third cancelled by three strikes of the "Cuzco" circular datestamp (23 April 1867), all in black. A charming and very scarce group.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5413 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. pale blue-green, a fine used example showing variety "Arms Embossed Inverted", lightly cancelled by scarce oval framed SAN / MATEO handstamp (Lamy & Rinck = 80 pts.) in black. A rare stamp and cancellation Gi 20d = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 5414 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. yellow-green, a used strip of four with large margins all round, beautifully cancelled by four strikes of dotted CHOTA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 12 pts). A gem.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5415 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a horizontal strip of five with outstanding full strikes of CERTIFICACION and dotted oval YQUITOS handstamps struck in blue (Lamy & Rinck figs. 39+99). Superb and most appealing. Signed Lamy.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2576.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 5416 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used strip of five with good margins all round, cancelled by three strikes of oval framed RECEPTORIA / DE ASCOPE handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck = 55 pts.). Minor corner bend and trivial cut between third and fourth stamps in margin but a rare strip.rnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy; Collection Julio Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, Nov 2014, lot 3156.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5417 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used strip of seven in a very deep shade, cancelled by six fine strikes of the dotted HUARI handstamp in black. First stamp with vertical crease unapparent on face, a charming and scarce multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Julio Lugón de Badaracco, Corinphila sale 193, Nov 2014, lot 3158.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5418 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a fine used example on 1870 cover to Lima tied by fancy framed PUERTO / DE SUPE handstamp (Lamy = 50 pts). Lima arrival cds (Oct 17) on reverse. Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5419 Peru

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    1868: 1 d. green, a used example on 1869 cover to Maine, USA cancelled by British P.O. "Callao" cds (Oct 14) in black, with single ring PANAMA TRANSIT cds (Oct 20) with large "24" (cents) rate mark above. Circular "New York / US Notes / 42" depreciated currency datestamp of transit also on obverse (Nov 6). A few minor imperfections but a scarce and appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5420 Peru

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    1868: Le Coq 1 d. green, a used example tied to July 1870 cover to Arequipa by fine oval SICUANI handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 50 pts.). A fine and attractive cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5421 Peru

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    1872: Le Coq 1 peseta orange, a used pair with clear to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by upright TACNA / PERU datestamps in black (29 June 1872). Choice and fine pair.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5422 Peru

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    1871 (April): 'Trencito' 5 c. scarlet, a used pair with good margins, tied to small piece by complete strike of octagonal framed ILO handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck = 30 pts.). A fine multiple and a rare cancellation on this issue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5423 Peru

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    1886/95: 1 c. dull violet, two horizontal strips of five used on reverse of 1893 cover to Lima, all tied by dotted CHOTA handstamps in black and by Lima arrival cds; obverse with further CHOTA handstamp and Cajamarca transit cds (June 12) in black. A charming cover that would benefit by being opened for exhibit display.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5424 Peru

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    1886: Arms 10 c. orange, two horizontal strips of four used on 1888 registerd cover to Lima tied by HUANCVCA / PRAL datestamps (Nov 10), with the cover further struck with 'floral rosette' handstamps (six times) at edges to denote registration. Framed CERTIFICACION handstamp at right and reverse with Lima arrival cds and docketed inside as received. A delightful and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5425 Peru

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    1886/95: 10 c. slate, a horizontal strip of four used on 1888 registered cover to Lima, one stamp slightly off the edge of envelope, all tied HUANCVCA datestamps (Sept 29) and by two strikes of floral handstamp surrounding the cover to denote registration. Oval framed CERTIFICACION at top and reverse with two further strikes on flap and Lima arrival. Receipted in manuscript alongside. The cover with vertical file fold and opened for exhibit display. Scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5426 Peru

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    1900: Die Proofs (3) by the American Banknote Co. for President Romaña 22 c. value, with two progressive sunken Die Proofs engraved in black on thick cards (circa 85 x 84 mm.), both with uncleared surrounds and dummy vignettes (one with white background and near completed example with black background, this last with file number 'C-477' at base), together with the completed design in yellow-green & black imperforate on thin smooth surfaced paper numbered 'C-478' with ABN imprint. A splendid and rare trio.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5427 Peru

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    1918: Simon Bolivar Die Proofs (2) by American Banknote Co. for 2 c. value, with vignette only Proof of Bolivar engraved in black on white wove paper showing guidelines at sides (61 x 62 mm.), also a further Proof printed in green for the vignette only applied to card, each with full ABN imprints at base and file number 42082. Scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5428 Peru

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    1929: 2 c. olive and 10 c. vermilion, perf. 14 x imperforate, each in Coil Machine vertical strips of three, each with Coil joins, fresh and very fine, unmounted og. Elusive and very scarce strips Gi 431a+434a = £ 400+/Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 5429 Peru

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    Wreck Mail 1937: Cover franked by 1935 20 c. deep blue pair and single 1936 'Ley / 8310' on 2 c. brown violet tied by "Iquitos" despatch cds's in black. The aeroplane, flown by Capt. D. Vargas, crashed in a river shortly before reaching Puerto Maldonado; the stamps being struck with a red cachet "PoR aVIon Caido en el / Piedras 30 de Enero". Rare - his cover being illustrated in Neirinck #371030. Rare - this cover illustrated in Nierinckrnrn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5430 Peru

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    1906: 1 c. black & green, 2 c. black & red and 4 c. black on white postal stationery cards (H&G 57/59), Proof examples ex the American Banknote Co. archives, each with two security punch-holes, file numbers (F4088 and F1075) in red and overprinted SPECIMEN in red. A scarce set.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5431 Peru

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    1906: 2 c. black & red postal stationery cards (2), each with the CUATRO CENTAVOS error (H&G 58a), a fine unused example and a used example to La Paz cancelled by 'Receptoria / Barranco' in black with arrival cds on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 100 CHF

    Lot# : 5432 Peru

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    1911: Airmail Postcards, the complete unused set of six numbered cards all celebrating the Peruvian Pilot Juan Bielovucic, printed by Sanmarti y Ca. with six different photographs of the pilot taken between Jan 8 and Jan 15, 1911. Exceptional quality and extremely rare.rnrnNote: Bielovucic took part in the Le Bourget Air Show and completed the 295 kilometre Paris–Nancy flight in 1911, setting a new record of two hours and fifty minutes for the route. On 15 January 1911, Bielovucic returned to Peru, bringing with him an aeroplane and the technical staff requested by the Peruvian Aviation League. Fom Santa Beatriz, he piloted the first aircraft flight in Peru, flying over Lima, Callao and above the Pacific Ocean coast. The flight was witnessed by the President of Peru Augusto B. Leguía and other dignitaries.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5433 Peru

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    1911: Airmail Postcards, the complete unused set of six numbered cards (2nd Series) all celebrating Peruvian Pilots, printed by Sanmarti y Ca. with six different photographs: 1. Jorge Chavez (died at Domodossola in Sept 1910), 2. Jean Bielovucic and Carlos Tenaud, 3. Bielovucic with the Peruvian President, 4. Bielovucic in aeroplane, 5. Bielovucic preparing for flight, 6. Bielovucic in the air. Exceptional quality and of great rarity.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 5434 Peru

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    1951 May 3): 'Dam of Rio Ica' Airmail 25 c. on 30 c. scarlet with INST. DE GRAV. PARIS imprint, an unused example, variety "Surcharge Omitted", fresh and fine, large part og. Signed Sanabria. Sanabria 100/Gi 754 var.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5435 Puerto Rico

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    1896: Cover from Mayaguez to Hamburg franked by single 1896 8 c. carmine-rose tied by Mayaguez cds in black (Oct 12) with three line handstamp 'Por Vapor Correo Español / VIA CAPITAL / Por Cuidad de Cadiz' in violet alongside. Company cachet on reverse of an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5436 Puerto Rico

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    British P.O's 1861: Entire  letter from Arecibo (June 26) mailed via San Juan to New York via Forwarding Agent "Vias Y Compañia / Puerto Rico" with blue cachet on reverse; prepaid '1/-' in San Juan and struck with fine Crown PAID AT SAN JUAN PORTO RICO in red. British P.O. double arc cds in black on reverse (June 27) and 'St. Thomas' transit (June 29). Landed at Boston and charged '5' for local delivery. A fine and attractive entire Scott = $ 1'000.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5437 Salvador

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    1874: 2 r. green, optd. by small 'Contra Sello 1874' in black, used on 1875 cover to Paris cancelled by framed FRANCO handstamp, with 'San Salvador / Salvador' despatch cds (Jan 14) in black. Circular 'PANAMA / TRANSIT' datestamp of transit (Jan 27) in black, thence via London (March 1) where framed "GB / 1F 90c." Accountancy marking applied in black. Charged '15' décimes on arrival A very rare stamp on letter. Cert. Moorhousee (2005), Scheller (2008).
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 5438 Salvador

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    1887/89: Proofs (5) by the American Banknote Co. for 1887 1 c. and Volcano 10 c., 1888 5 c. and 1889 1 c. and 2 c. values, all engraved in black, imperforate on India paper and adhered to three small cards, each with ABN marginal imprint at base and file numbers. A scarce and attractive group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5439 Salvador

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    1892: Landing of Columbus Issue, composite Die Proof by the Hamilton Banknote Co. with completed designs for the 1 c., 10 c, 11 c., 20 c. 25 c. and 50 c. values and two further examples with Duty Plates blank, all engraved in black on thin India paper adhered to card (83 x 152 mm.) with file number '547' at base. A rare and most appealing Proof.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 5440 Salvador

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    1893: Composite Essay by the Hamilton Bank Note Co. on thin India paper (116 x 51 mm.) with three designs engraved in black showing the vignette of the allegorical 'Peace / Liberty' design for Salvador, central example with vignette only as used for 1894 issue, left hand example dated 1893 for unissued Bolivia 1 c. and right hand design with unissued Guatemala 10 c. Unusual and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 5441 Salvador

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    1894: Liberty 1 c. brown, an unused block of twenty-five (5 x 5) imperforate on three sides and marginal with part imprint at right, pre-cancelled, used as a Salesman's Sample, the reverse showing nine different Seebeck Advertising Underprints for Cigarettes (three different brands), Adam's Tutti Frutti, Chocolate, Crackers, Beecham's Pills, Pear's Soap and Hood's Sarsaparilla; printed in blue. Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5442 Salvador

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    1894: Provisional 1 c. on 11 c. vermilion, a horizontal strip of five and Jan 1894 10 c. violet used on 1894 cover to Switzerland, tied by circular 'Star' handstamps with 'San Salvador' cds alongside (Dec 18). Reverse with New York 'Foreign Transit' cds (Jan 3, 1895) and Frauenfeld arrival cds (Jan 14). A scarce franking.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5443 Salvador

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    1896: Locomotive 3 c., American Banknote Co. Die Proofs (4), with frame only Proofs in blue, brown and in green without the central vignette on India paper (53 x 53 mm.) and a completed Proof with the Locomotive inserted in the vignette printed black & chestnut brown on card (35 x 40 mm.). A delightful group: possibly for the unadopted Postal Stationery.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 5444 Salvador

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    1895: Postage Dues, the American Banknote Co. Master Die Proof and a composite Proof imperforate showing all the issued values, all engraved in blue, the Master Die numbered '972' at base, the composite Proof on sunken card (154 x 89 mm.). Superb and very rare.
    Starting bid : Bid
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5445 Uruguay

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    1858 (April 10): Prepaid entire letter to Montevideo rated '60' (centimos) in manuscript with fine strike of framed ADMON DE CORREOS / PAYSANDU / REP. O. DEL URUGUAY despatch handstamp and equally fine framed FRANCA adjacent, both in blue. Scarce and most attractive.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5446 Uruguay

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    Diligencias 1856 (Oct 1): 1 r. vermilion, Lee Type 29, an unused example with good to large margins all round: these stamps were spaced very closely together on the Stone, of excellent colour, unused. A fine example of a scarce stamp Scott = $ 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 5447 Uruguay

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    1859: 120 c. blue, thin numerals, two used examples, each with four margins and both used in first months of issue cancelled by "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps in red, one clearly dated July 28, 1859. Scarce and attractive usages.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5448 Uruguay

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    1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a used example in a very deep shade with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1860 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'per Gral Moñega' by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 7) in black. A scarce double rate cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5449 Uruguay

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    1859: Thick numerals 60 c. dull lilac, a fine used example with large margins all round, on September 1862 entire letter to Montevideo tied by fine oval framed PAYSANDU despatch handstamp in blue-green. A choice and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5450 Uruguay

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    1859: Thick numerals 60 c. grey-lilac, Lee Type 6B, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, on 1861 entire letter to Salto endorsed 'p. Pampero' tied by oval framed "Montevideo" datestamp in black (Feb 4). File fold away from the adhesive, an attractive River Mail entie. Signed Giulio Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5451 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac, three overlapping examples, ample to large margins all round, used on 1863 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Oct 13) in black. Ironed file fold does not detract, a splendid and scarce franking paying the double rate.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 5452 Uruguay

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    1860: 60 c. brown-lilac and 80 c. yellow, thick numerals, fine large margined used examples on small piece tied by oval framed 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp (Nov 2) in black. Scarce and attractive piece.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 5453 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac, a fine example in a deep shade (Type 5) and 120 c. blue with clear to good margins (Type 3), used on 1864 entire letter endorsed 'per Stella' to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 9) in black. A scarce double rate cover and extremely fine, with fascinating content: "You will have heard about the accident to the 'Menai' (Steamer)...there was great excitement in the town last evening at 10 min. past 7 the alarm guns were fired and all the National Guard called to the cuartels .....some of the (Flores) Forces had advanced to Toledo...". Signed Diaz Paulos.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3816.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5454 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick Numerals 80 c. orange-yellow, a used example with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter from Montevideo endorsed "por Diligencia" to Estancia de los Altos, Perdido tied by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (Jan 19) in black. File fold affects adhesive but a rare single franking of this most elusive value.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5455 Uruguay

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    1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used horizontal strip of three, with large margins all round, cancelled by faint oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp and framed 'Certificado' registration handstamp in black. Signed Diaz.rnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2182.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 5456 Uruguay

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    1860: 120 c. blue, thick numerals, the used selection (5), in varying shades from pale to deep blue, all with large margins and lightly cancelled in black Gi 18/18b.
    Starting bid : 85 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5457 Uruguay

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    1864: Escuditos 6 c. rose, a fine example in a pale shade with large margins all round, on locally used 1864 entire letter tied by 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp (Oct 27) in black.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5458 Uruguay

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    1857/77: Small classic group (8 covers) with 1857 prepaid cover to Carmelo with 'Franco' and oval Montevideo despatch in red, 1859 Thin numeral 60 c. lilac on cover from Paysandu, 1860 thick numeral 120 c. blue on cover to Salto (signed Ferchenbauer), 1864 Escuditos 6 c. red pair on cover to Rosario de Santa Fé tied in black (signed Diaz), 1866/67 perf. 5 c. blue (2) used on 1873 taxed cover to Italy charged with Poatage Due 1 lire, 1866/67 perf. 10 c. green on 1873 cover to Barcelona,1877/79 5 c. single and block of four on reg'd cover to Italy and 5 c. and 20 c. pair on registered front to Pando. Condition varies but a scarce group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 5459 Uruguay

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    1877: Taxed covers (2) with envelope to Montevideo struck with framed "10 Centimos" in blue and large circular "10" due marking in black and 1877 entire letter from Manchester to Montevideo 'per Astarle' struck with Montevideo cds /June 11) and large "20" due marking in blue. A charming pair.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 105 CHF

    Lot# : 5460 Uruguay

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    1900: Waterlow Imperforate Proofs, mostly in unissued colours: 1899/1901 25 c. in black, 50 c. in maroon and 1 p. in deep green 1900 1 c. in turquoise, 5 c. in purple, 10 c. in black and 1901 2 c. in green and 7 c. in carmine, all with two line "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" and applied to thick cards. An attractive group.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5461 Uruguay

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    1865: Mourning cover to Bordeaux franked by France 1862 Empire 80 c. carmine tied by "Anchor" lozenge with octagonal Paquebot URUGUAY / SAINTONGE datestamp (March 15) alongside in black (Salles fig. 1031). Circular "Bresil / Bordeaux" entry marking alongside (April 17). A fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 140 CHF

    Lot# : 5462 Uruguay

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    1877: 10 c. vermilion, rouletted, tied to 1878 entire letter to Torino by "A" in bars obliterator with 'Correo / Montevideo' cds at left (Aug 9) in black. Carried by French Mailboat 'Equateur' with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J. No. 2" datestamp below (Aug 10) in black (Salles fig. 1076). Struck with triangular 'T' marking and manuscript '140' and corresponding Italy 1870 Postage Due 40 c. and 1 lire tied by 'Torino' cds (Sept 7). Some peripheral aging but an attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 105 CHF

    Lot# : 5463 Uruguay

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    1877/79: 1 c. red-brown, 10 c. vermilion and 1880 1 c. brown used on 5 c. green postal stationery envelope (H&G B10c) sent registered to Rio de Janeiro, tied by bold strikes of "52" obliterator with 'Montevideo' datestamp at left (July 16, 1881) and framed "Oficina de Certificados' registration handstamp below. Rio arrival in red on reverse of a most attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 90 CHF

    Lot# : 5464 Uruguay

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    1882; 5 c. green popstal stationery envelope (H&G B10c) to Montevideo sent registered at concessionary rate cancelled by CORREO / NEUVA HELVETICA datestamp in black (Dec 7). Framed RECOMENDA handstamp at left and reverse with 'Director General de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp (Dec 9) - thus the letter probably contained an AR receipt form being returned. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 80 CHF

    Lot# : 5465 Uruguay

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    1901: 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B12) used from Mercedes to Montevideo struck with fine oval River Mail datestamp ESTAFETA FLUVIAL DE CORREOS / ENTRE MERCEDES Y BOCA DEL YAGUARY in black (Feb 27). Reverse with Montevideo arrival cds (March 1).rnScarce and very fine.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5466 Uruguay

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    1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, variety "Surcharged in Black", a used example, marginal from top of sheet, lightly cancelled in black. Some blunted perfs. at left but a very rare stamp Scott = $ 800.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 5467 Uruguay

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    1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, an unused block of four overprinted in red, variety "Overprint Inverted", hinged for protection, part og. Scarce Gi 376a = £ 440+/Scott = $ 400+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 5468 Uruguay

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    1921 (Nov 11): 25 c. bistre-brown, overprinted in red for Airmail use, an unused corner marginal block of eighteen (6 x 3) from lower right corner of the sheet, one or two tiny spots on large part or unmounted og. A rare stamp in a multiple Gi 376 = £ 130+/Scott = $ 125+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5469 Uruguay

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    1928 (Dec. 30): 'Raid avion' Montevideo - Rio de Janeiro, headed envelope AGENCIA HAVAS endorsed "Raid aviadores peruanos Martinez Pinillo y (Carlos) Zegarra" franked with  Uruguay 5c. tied by "Montevideo Exterior 9-29.XII.28" cds. plus additional franking Brasil 300 Reis applied in Rio de Janeiro 3-1.29", signed by the pilots. A very rare item, only five known.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5470 Venezuela

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    1830 (Nov 26): Entire letter to Saddleworth, Yorkshire endorsed 'p. Packet', struck on despatch by oval framed "REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIA / Guayra / Franca" in red. The letter noting that it contained enclosures, charged on arrival (Feb 12, 1831) at 6/2d. to pay. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5471 Venezuela

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    1842: Cover to Caracas endorsed 'p. correo 19th February', sent unpaid with fine oval "REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA / Valencia / Debe" handstamp in black with '1' (real) charge in manuscript at left. A scarce and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 5472 Venezuela

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    1845 (April 18): Entire letter from Angostura to Caracas sent unpaid, struck with superb circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / ANGTURA. / DEBE with charge mark "2" alongside in black. A fine and rare entire.rnProvenance: Collection Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, 18-20 Nov 2014, ex lot 931.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 5473 Venezuela

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    Incoming Mail 1847 (Dec 30): Prepaid entire letter from Paris via London to Caracas, with reverse showing oval Forwarding Agent PAR ENTREMISE / Havre le 30 Decebre. / DE LARUE & PALMER cachet in blue with 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds in red; 'London / Paid' transit (Dec 31) and straight line SHIP-LETTER in red. On arrival struck with circular GUAYRA / FRANCA handstamp in red and "1" real due mark in black for journey to Caracas. Acid ink faults but a scarce and attracive entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5474 Venezuela

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    1850c.: Prepaid cover to Caracas with '3¾' rate marking and fine strike of circular CORREO DE VENEZUELA / GUANARE. / FRANCA handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5475 Venezuela

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    Incoming Mail 1850c.: Cover from USA to Cumaná, Venezuela endorsed at top "Forw'd by T.W.Hoxie & Ce, Boston" in manuscript, struck in transit with circular CORREO DE VENEZUELA / GUAYRA / DEBE and rate marking "2¼" (reales) to pay upon receipt.rn 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 5476 Venezuela

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    1852 (Oct 20): Unpaid entire letter from Cumanà to Carupano with '1' rate marking and fine if over-inked strike of circular CORREO DE VENEZUELA / CUMANÃ / DEBE handstamp in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5477 Venezuela

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    1857 (Oct 27): Entire letter written from La Guaira to Carupano, with manuscript Forwarding Agent notation on reverse "Recibida hoy Cumana Nove. 3 de 1857 / P.L.Sevillano", placed into the Posts there unpaid and struck with circular CORREOS DE VENEUELA / CUMANÀ / DEBE in black with "½" real charge marking alongside. Fresh and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 5478 Venezuela

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    1860 (Dec 12): Entire letter from St. Thomas, DWI to Carupano, Venezuela, carried by Ship's Captain and mailed unpaid on arrival with circular CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / CARUPANO / DEBE and "1" (real) rate mark alongside in black. Scarce and fine entire.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 5479 Venezuela

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    1859 (Jan 1): Fine Impression 2 r. red, an unused block of four of fresh colour, large margins all round, slight scissor cut between the stamps at right and minor bends, large part og. Superb appearance Gi 3 = £ 240+/Scott = $ 170+.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5480 Venezuela

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    1863/64: 1 r. blue, two used vertical strips of four in differing shades, deeper shade with typically touched to large margins and portions of adjoining stamps at right cancelled by "Admon de Correos / La Guaira" datestamps (April 3) with one horizontal crease; and the pale shade marginal from top of sheet cancelled by black obliterators. Scarce multiples.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 5481 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 : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5482 Venezuela

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    1865/70: ½ r. brownish-rose, a fine example used on August 16, 1869 cover from Maracay to Caracas tied by very late usage of the circular 'Paez' pre-philatelic CORREOS DE VENEZUELA / MARACAI. / FRANCA handstamp in brownish ink. Rare and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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