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  • Lot# : 4201 Ecuador

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    Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: ½ real dull grey-blue, a fine four margined example in a very dry pale shade, used on underpaid 1872 entire letter to Lima, Peru, Chavez correspondence, tied by bold strike of scarce LOJA datestamp (July 19) in black. Reverse with oval framed "Piura" handstamp in black and Lima (Aug 1) arrival datestamp; front with manuscript "10 c." due as underpaid 1½ reales. Rare and extremely fine entire.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4202 Ecuador

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    Fifth Printing Group 1872: ½ real deep dull ultramarine, the half sheet of 42 subjects in a clear shade (without the usual surface blueing of the wove paper), with marginal rule all round and, at base, a thin inner marginal line, some edge wear to sheet at upper right but otherwise fresh and fine with ROLLAND watermark covering marginal positions 24/36/48/60 and 72 at right. Some minor horizontal creasing but with large part to full original gum. Unique.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4203 Ecuador

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    1 real bright ochre-buff, the magnificent mint block of nine, on white wove paper, positions 67-69/76-78/85-87 on the sheet of 90 subjects, with strong rich colour and large margins all round, fine unused. A scarce and appealing multiple.
    Provenance: Collection M. de Bustamente (May 1996), lot 71.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4204 Ecuador

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    First Printing Group 1 real pale bistre, the famous block of 28 used on 1865 large part cloth cover to Riobamba, positions 19-25/28-34/37-43/46-52; with faults on three or four adhesives of no great significance, all cancelled by ten strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and eight strikes of the "Guaranda" circular datestamp (Oct 29) on despatch. Position 43 showing additional vertical line at SE corner and doubling of top outer frame line and position 50 showing the extended "R" in "Correos" flaw. A magnificent Exhibition piece, the largest and finest of the two known large blocks on cover, almost certainly the largest multiple of the fine early impression on or off cover, a famous and undeniably important item of Ecuadorean and South American philately.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6729.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4205 Ecuador

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    First Printing Group 1 real deep bistre (khaki) shade, a block of eight (positions 38-41/47-50) with position 50 showing plate variety "extended "R" in "Correos"; the block with ample to large margins all round, used on large part of 1865 legal wrapper to Riobamba in combination with four margined single and horizontal pair of ½ real bright blue (positions 45, 32-33) all tied by four strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and four strikes of the "Guaranda" circular datestamp (Dec 17) in black. Minor creasing of no real significance, the largest recorded multiple in this rare khaki shade.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6735.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4206 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 real orange-yellow, a fine single and horizontal pair, the latter just touched at lower left and minor corner bend, used on 1866 cover to Latacunga endorsed "6 oz.", and cancelled by neat strikes of "Quito / Franca" datestamps (June 6) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 4207 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow, horizontal strip of seven, positions 57-63, used on 1867 cover front and part back to Guaranda, cancelled by three strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and by "Latacunga" circular datestamp (July 18) at left. The strip with four contemporary scissor cuts between stamps at top with close to large margins all round and with part of adjoining stamps at top. Manuscript "14 oz." rate in blue crayon on front panel. An exceptional and most attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4208 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow, a superb block of ten in a vivid shade, positions 59-63/68-72 with position 71 showing the "Line through Real" plate flaw clearly, the block with minor scissor cut between second and third stamps of no significance, used with ½ r. blue (position 59) on large part 1866 cover tied by five strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and by two strikes of the "Latacunga" datestamp (Nov 15) in black. The largest recorded multiple on cover in this shade. A rarity.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6748.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4209 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on undated front of cover to Riobamba tied by bold strike of extremely rare doubel ring CHIMBO fancy handstamp in black. An exceptional usage and strike of this rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4210 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real olive-yellow, a superb mint block of 18 from the upper left corner of the sheet, positions 1-4/10-13/19-22/28-31/37/40 on the sheet of 90 subjects, large margins all round and of fresh deep colour. Position 4 showing the double frame lines at base. One or two minor bends but fresh and fine unused.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4211 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group  1 real yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on 1867 entire letter to Guayaquil, tied by extremely scarce "Monetecristi" circular datestamp in black (Sept 22). A few minor imperfections to the cover but an extremely rare usage of the bisect and cancellation.
    Provenance: Collection B.H. Homan Jnr.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4212 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real yellow, an attractive horizontal pair in a fine impression used on 1869 entire letter to Arequipa, Peru; margins close to large all round, tied by manuscript "1 real" due marking (for local delivery) in pencil and by bold "Guayaquil / Franca" datestamp in blue (Oct 26). Reverse with Callao transit cds (Nov 2) and inside with docketing of receipt (Nov 8).
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4213 Ecuador

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    Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow in a horizontal strip of three with third stamp diagonally bisected, positions 41-43 used on 1869 cover to Chimbo endorsed "5 oz." in manuscript, the strip with slight scuffing and the cover restored for display, tied by two strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and scarce PELILIEO datestamp (Sept 14) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4214 Ecuador

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    Third Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real deep bistre brown, used example cut close all round and with minor thin but cancelled with extremely rare circular MACHALA handstamp with six-pointed star, well struck in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4215 Ecuador

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    Third Printing Group 1 real deep bistre brown, a superb large margined example on 1872 cover to Latacunga showing some deterioration of the plate, boldly cancelled by the newly introduced gros chiffres "3154" (formerly of Rixheim) with "Quito / Franca" datestamp alongside (Nov 3) in black. A rare and charming cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4216 Ecuador

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    Third Printing Group 1 real yellow on white wove paper, a fine example in a deep shade paying the internal postage, used on 1868 cover to France tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamp (Dec 30) in black. Reverse with British Post Office GUAYAQUIL datestamp (Jan 12, 1869) in black alongside red London transit (Feb 12). Framed "GB / 1F 90c." Anglo-French Accountancy marking applied in London on front in black and Calais entry marking (Feb 12). Charged with handstruck '12' decimes due marking on receipt. An exceptional and rare transatlantic usage of the first issue. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4217 Ecuador

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    Third Printing Group 1 real yellow on white wove paper used in conjunction with exceedingly rare 1 r. yellow on thin greenish blue paper, the former just touched by file fold at left, the rare green paper variety with four large margins, both stamps used on 1869 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru and tied by bold strike of "Guayaquil / Franca" datestamp (Dec 26) in blue. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Dec 31) in black. A most unusual entire-the earliest recorded example on greenish blue paper and of great scarcity.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4218 Ecuador

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    Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real yellow on white wove paper, a fine horizontal strip of four showing part of adjoining stamps at top but with small fault at upper right of last stamp in the strip, used on 1873 entire letter from Guayaquil to Chavez in Lima, Peru at double rate and tied by bold strikes of "Guayaquil / Franca" circular datestamp in red (Jan 4). Scarce and attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4219 Ecuador

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    1 r. green, fine impression on thin wove paper, the magnificent mint block of four, positions 4-5/13-14 on the sheet of 90 subjects, position 4 showing the variety "Double frame lines at base", one or two minor gum bends and trivial ageing, fresh and of great rarity, large part original gum. Without doubt the finest mint block of four of this stamp in existence.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6708.

     
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4220 Ecuador

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    1 real green, two fine mint examples from the upper right hand corner of the sheet, position 9, showing the marginal rule at top and at right. One stamp just touched at left side but both of excellent appearance and very scarce positional pieces, large part og. Gi 3 = £ 525/Mi 2x = EUR 520/Scott = $ 600.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4221 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a diagonally bisected example on small piece cancelled by the 64 dot lozenge and by "Cuenca" datestamp (June 13) in black. Minor ageing at base but scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4222 Ecuador

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    1 real grass green, the famous used example, position 50, with margins all round, cancelled by GUAYAQUIL / 13 ENE 65 datestamp, the earliest recorded date of use.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4223 Ecuador

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    1 real green and 1 real yellow: the page with plated matched pairs of each stamp (see Edition D'Or, vol. XXXIII page 43), showing position 4 with frame line doubled at base (1 r. yellow single and 1 r. green in a used strip of three), position 35 with 1 r. single cancelled by "3154" dotted lozenge in red (formerly Rixheim) and 1 r. green pair used in Quito showing open NE corner square, position 50 with 1 r. green and strip of three 1 r. yellow showing second "R" in "Correos" flaw; position 66 both 1 r. values showing diagonal scratch flaw and position 71 with 1 r. yellow on blued pair and 1 r. green showing 'line through Real' flaw. A delightful page.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4224 Ecuador

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    1 real in an unusual yellow green shade, used on 1865 turned cover (originally used with early impression ½ real from Chimbo to Ambato), cancelled by hexagonal framed AMBATO handstamp struck in red and mailed to Chimbo paying the rate for 1¼ ounces. Small pinpricks in the adhesive but an exceedingly rare usage of this cancellation in this colour.
    Note: The framed "Ambato" handstamp is only recorded in use for the first eight months of 1865.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4225 Ecuador

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    1 real bright green, a superb example from right of sheet with marginal line, used on 1865 cover front to Guaranda with diagonally bisected example to pay the annotated 2¾ ounce rate, both stamps neatly tied by 64 dot lozenge in black with "Ambato" datestamp below (Sept 8). Fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive usage.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6719.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4226 Ecuador

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    1 real green, the vertical pair, positions 5/14 with the lower stamp showing "Beal for Real" plate variety, used on the famous 1866 registered cover to Quito, the stamps tied by bold BABAHOYO datestamp in black (Aug 23) and the cover with the 64 dot lozenge surrounding the address to denote registration, two strikes of italic "Certificacion" in black centrally struck and further Babahoyo cds at upper right. Illustrated and recorded in H.L. Lindquist article in the Collector's Club Philatelist pages 89-94. Minor cover tear at left skilfully restored and cleaned at right well away from the adhesives, but of immense rarity for the Postal Historian - the sole recorded registered cover of the Ecuador First Issue.
    Provenance: Collection Ackerman (1937), B.H. Homan Jnr., M. de Bustamente (May 1996), lot 39.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4227 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a vertical pair in a vibrant deep shade, positions 62/71, with position 71 showing a major plate flaw with "Line through Real" at base, large margins all round, used on judicial April 1868 cover to Ambato and cancelled by "Pillaro" in manuscript. Noted at top "3¼ oz" and thus correctly franked at 2 reales. A fine and rare cover.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6713.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4228 Ecuador

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    1 real deep green, a vertical pair used on 1866 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru, clear to large margins all round, positions 57/66 with lower stamp showing the major plate variety with slash running from circle to base of stamp; neatly tied by 64 dot lozenge in black and by "Cuenca" datestamp (Nov 3) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Nov 17) in black. A scarce and attractive cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 4229 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a corner marginal horizontal strip of four from the upper right corner of the sheet, positions 6-9, showing the marginal frame line at top and at right, in a dry pale shade with margins shaved at base, used on (1867) cover endorsed "Civiles" at top, mailed to Guaranda and neatly tied by "Riobamba" datestamps (Oct 5) and the 64 dot lozenge in black. Despite the minor imperfection a rare and charming usage.
    Provenance: Collection M. de Bustamente (May 1996), lot 45.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4230 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a block of four in a dull matt shade, positions 76-77/85-86, used on large part of 1871 legal wrapper, somewhat restored at base for display, neatly cancelled by the extremely rare circular PELILEO / M.C. handstamp in black, with alongside, the equally elusive PELILEO / FRANCA circular datestamp (Oct 13) struck in red. The block with minor imperfections but a rare and appealing cover.
    Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6700.
     
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4231 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a block of six in a very deep shade, used on 1867 legal cover to Latacunga, the block with margins all round and imperceptibly touched on one stamp, positions 64-65/73-74/82-83, all tied by 64 dot lozenge and by two strikes of the "Guaranda" datestamp (Jan 30). Manuscript notation "12 oz." at left and thus correctly rated. Of excellent appearance and a very rare multiple on letter.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4232 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a complete horizontal strip of nine stamps, positions 46-54, and a single example alongside a complete horizontal strip of eight with the first stamp only half preserved (positions 28-36) used on 1868 cloth cover from Riobamba to the High Court in Quito, all cancelled by circular "Riobamba" datestamps (Feb 8) in black. All stamps with large margins all round, position 50 showing "clubfoot" to second "R" in "Correos" flaw. An exceptional cover  and an extraordinary multiple franking.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4233 Ecuador

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    1 r. green and ½ r. bright blue, four margined examples used on 1866 cover endorsed "2½ oz." from Ambato to Riobamba, neatly cancelled by "Ambato" circular datestamp (March 30) in black. Reverse with dated docketing of receipt, a fresh and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4234 Ecuador

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    1 real green, a horizontal strip of six (positions 20-25), used on large part 1866 cover to Riobamba in combination with two further single 1 r. green and single ½ r. ultramarine all tied by "Ambato" datestamps (Jan 19) in black. Manuscript rated "18¼ oz." and therefore with a single 1 real stamp missing but a splendid and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4235 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a fine mint example in a 'matt' shade with variety printed on both sides, position 11 on the sheet of 104 subjects, hinged on both sides but nevertheless a fine example of a rare stamp with large part original gum Gi 4c = £ 375/Mi 4DG = EUR 750/Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4236 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a fine mint horizontal pair with variety printed on both sides, positions 89-90 on the sheet of 104 subjects, slight scuff mark at top but of good rich colour, a scarce multiple with large part original gum Gi 4c = £ 750/Mi 4DG = EUR 1'500/Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4237 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, mint block of four of rich deep colour with excellent margins all round, positions 79-80/92-93 on the sheet of 104 subjects, tiny closed tear at left just touches pos. 79, otherwise fresh and extremely fine with trace of the marginal frameline at base, large part original gum. A rare multiple of this elusive stamp Gi 4a = £ 1'500+/Mi 4 = EUR 1'600+/Scott = $ 2'000+.
    Starting bid : 650 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4238 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, unused examples (2), both from the base of the sheet, position 97 with part of marginal rule at base and position 100, slight wrinkle, otherwise fine. Scarce and of fine appearance Gi 4a = £ 750/Mi 4/I = EUR 800/Scott = $1'000.
    Note: The 4 reales was printed in sheets of 104 stamps - 8 horizontal rows of 13 subjects. The design, with the exception of the vignette appears to have been copied from the Mexico Hidalgo issue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4239 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a deep shade, used example from left of sheet with marginal frameline, position 53, cancelled by central "Ambato" datestamp (Feb 2). Rare so fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 4240 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, in a soft pale salmon shade, used example with some over-inking, cancelled by rare usage of the pre-philatelic "Bolivar / Franca" handstamp in black. Rare thus.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4241 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a strip of three from the base of sheet in a rich 'venetian' red shade, all cancelled by both pen crosses in manuscript and by 64 dot lozenge in black. Small tear in second stamp but a rare multiple shoing the frameline at base.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4242 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, the used irregular block of five from base of sheet, positions 68/81-82/94-95, showing the frameline at base and sheet margin, all cancelled by pen crosses in manuscript and by "Riobamba" circular datestamps (June 4) in black. Tiny scissor cut between upper two stamps but otherwise exceptional and extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4243 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, two vertical strips of four in a bright shade, both from the left hand side of the sheet and thus the entire vertical coloumn, positions 1/14/27/40/53/6/79/82; formerly used together and cancelled by over-inked Latacunga (?) datestamps in black, both strips extremely fine and without the usual scissor cuts between, traces of bend on one from the original parcel and cancellation shows through the somewhat thin paper. Exceptional and very rare, a marvellous pair of multiples.
    Provenance: M. de Bustamente (May 1996), lot 93.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4244 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, a fine example in a soft pale shade, position 83, used on 1867 entire letter at double rate from Guayaquil to Valparaiso, Chile tied by "Guayaquil" datestamp (April 3) in black. Struck on arrival with "25" (centavos) due marking for internal delivery. A fine and rare entire to a surprisingly scarce destination.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4245 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red on greenish paper, a deep shade and the paper evidently tinted, an exceptional marginal pair, positions 38-39 with vertical marginal frameline at right, used on 1868 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru paying the quadruple rate and tied by "Guayaquil" datestamp (June 10) in black. Manuscript "2" reales to pay on arrival with Lima datestamp (June 19) on reverse of an exceptional entire. Rare and possibly unique.
    Provenance: Collection B.H. Homan Jnr. and Isleham.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4246 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a horizontal strip of four in a vivid bright shade with large margins all round (positions 62-65), used on large 1868 cover and part back from Riobamba to Quito endorsed "32 oz." and thus correctly franked at 16 reales, all tied by three strikes of the 64 dot lozenge in black. Exceptional and delightful multiple on attractive cover. Signed Jakubek.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4247 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, a fine example from position 1 on the sheet with marginal frameline at left, used on refolded cover front to Ambato endorsed "13½ oz." and additionally franked by 1870/72 1 real ochre yellow (3 examples, the first being posititon 4 with doubled frame line at base), all cancelled by "Guaranda" datestamps (July 9, 1868). Guaranda continued to use the '68' datestamp for many years and the cover was probably mailed in 1871. A scarce and interesting item.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4248 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, a fine example in a pale soft shade, used on refolded cover front to Guaranda in combination with1870/72 horizontal strip of three 1 real in a bright yellow shade, positions 66-68, with position 66 showing the major plate flaw "diagonal scratch from central circle to base" (an unusually fine impression for a late usage), all tied by neat "Ambato" datestamps (June 30) in black, with manuscript "14 oz." at left. A scarce and appealing piece.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4249 Ecuador

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    4 reales brown-red, a superb example in the 'venetian' shade, used on refolded 1869 cover to Latacunga (weight notation "11 oz." in manuscript), used in combination with fine examples of ½ real blue (position 53 with break above "C" of "Correos"), and single 1 real yellow neatly tied by two fine strikes of the "Quito / Franca" datestamp (Aug 18). An attractive and very rare three colour franking.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4250 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, an extraordinary example in a deep shade showing marginal frame line at left, position 92 from the lower left corner of the sheet-with a major variety "Ornaments at base partially missing"; used on circa 1871 cover front to Ambato in combination with large margined ½ real in watery blue and a horizontal pair of 1 r. yellow (positions 66-67) with left stamp showing plate variety "slash from centre circle to base". All stamps being tied by "Guaranda" datestamps (June 18) to front endorsed "13 oz.". Extremely unusual and colourful cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4251 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, somewhat detached 1867 piece bearing a horizontal strip of three in a bright shade, positions 40-42 used with 1865 1 real green in a horizontal pair, positions 89-90 from the lower right corner of the sheet, all tied by "Quito / Franca" circular datestamps (Jan 23). Left hand stamp with fault, otherwise a colourful and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4252 Ecuador

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    4 reales red, a fine example in a soft pale shade, used on folded 1873 cover to Latacunga with 1870/72 ½ real blue, watery impression, overlapping the weight marking "9 oz."; tied by the "3154" gros chiffres unusually struck in red with "Quito / Franca" datestamp (July 23) below in same ink, crossed by cover tear. Despite faults a scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4253 Ecuador

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    Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real yellow on blued paper, a fine vertical pair with close to large margins all round, used on 1872 cover from Guayaquil to Chavez in Lima, Peru and tied by bold strike of dotted "Franca" lozenge in black. Reverse with Lima arrival (Feb 17) in black. Scarce and fine cover. Signed Holcombe.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4254 Colombia

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    Correos Mayores de Indias / Postmasters of the Indies 1601 (September 14): Entire letter from Cartagena, clearly dated three times inside, addressed to the rector of the Inquisition in Lima, Peru. In wonderful fresh condititon for a letter of this age and having travelled a distance of some 4'800 kms. (866 leagues) from Cartagena via Quito to Lima in approximately 75 days journey. A rare and extraordinarily early entire for any Exhibit of early Colonial postal history.
    Note: The letter was sent during the term of Office of the fourth Postmaster of the Indies, Diego de Carvajal Vargas y Ortiz, Postmaster from 1593 until his death in 1631.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4255 Colombia

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    1744 (Dec 19): Entire letter written from "Nuestra Señora de Guadelupe" Church or Monastery mailed by a priest to a Captain at San Gil, a distance of 13 leagues / 72 kms., concerning an unpaid debt. Fresh and very fine, annotated by a second hand at base of letter.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4256 Colombia

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    1770-1810: Royal Mail, Province of Santa Fé & Bogotá. 1795 (April 27): Way Bill for a registered letter, seemingly sent unpaid and therefore contrary to regulations, headed "Certificado" at upper left and clearly dated at top alongside fine strike of NUEVA GRANADA (Tizon 7 = EXT) in red. Reverse with weak strike of DEVE mark again in red. The registration fees for letters of up to one ounce within the Province were 3 reales, within the Viceroyalty, 5 reales. A rare document and very probably the item noted by Manuel Tizon for his listing.
    Provenance: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1010.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4257 Colombia

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    1780 (May 26): Entire letter from Cartagena to Quito via Popayan, distance of 463 leagues, 2'580 km., struck with very fine contracted CARTAGN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) and straight line FRANCA also in red (Tizon 5 = RR) below. Manuscript rated "6" reales in ink for a letter weighing up to 1 ounce. Rare and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4258 Colombia

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    1784 (June 11): Entire letter from Cartagena to Medellin, distance of 224 leagues, 1'250 km., struck with fine contracted CARTAGN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) and straight line FRANCA also in red (Tizon 5 = RR) at left. Manuscript rated "4" reales in ink for a letter weighing up to ¾ ounce. A rare and very fine entire.
    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 34.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4259 Colombia

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    1795 & 1797: Entire letters (2) from Cartagena to Popayan, distance of 355 leagues, 1'980 km., each struck with contracted CARTAGN handstamps in red, one is superb, (Tizon 2 = RR) earlier cover with FRANCA in red well struck and rated "4" reales; March 1797 entire from same correspondence to Josef Maria Mosquera, with DEVE in red (Tizon 3 = RRR) also rated "4" reales. A fine and rare pair.
    Provenance: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1009.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4260 Colombia

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    1790 (Oct 5): Entire letter from Mompos to Cartagena, distance 43 leagues / 240 km., struck with fine contracted MOMPOX and DEVE handstamps in black (Tizon 1 & 2 = RRR). Manuscript rate "1½" reales due for single letter under ½ ounce at right. One or two small defects and worm holes but rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4261 Colombia

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    1804c.: Cover from San Bartolomé to Antioquia via Nare and Yolombo; distance 78 leagues / 435 km., struck with superb "S B" (Tizon 1 = EXT) with contracted FRANCA below (Tizon 2 = RRR), both in red. Rated "5" reales prepaid for a triple rate letter up to 1 ounce. Seemingly undated but attributed by both Camino and Goeggel to 1804. Interesting contents regarding Judges and nepotism, a rare cover.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4505.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4262 Colombia

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    1791 (Aug 5): Entire letter from Honda to Popayan, distance 147 leagues / 819 kms., with superb strike of the extremely rare contracted HONDA handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) and, below, DEVE (Tizon 3 = EXT) both in red. Unusually docketed as received on the 30th of the month (a journey time of 25 days). Rated "3" reales in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. A marvellous and extremely rare entire. Unique.
    Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 47.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4263 Colombia

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    1804c.: Cover from Honda to Santa Fé de Bogotá, distance 24 leagues / 134 kms., with good strikes of the scarce ONDA handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, below, FRANCA (Tizon 5 = RR) both in red. Rate 1½ reales prepaid for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Whilst undated, the cover is addressed to Camilo Torres whilst a lawyer for the State, as he started to fight for Independence in 1809 or 1810, the cover must have been mailed prior to this date. Scarce and appealing cover.
    Provenance: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1015.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4264 Colombia

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    1808 (Dec 2): Entire letter from Panama to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Cartagena, distance 366 leagues / 2'040 kms., addressed to Camilo Torres, the entire struck with superb PANAMÁ handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, above, fine FRANCA handstamp (Tizon 4 = RRR), both in red. Exceptional and extremely rare entire.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4420.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4265 Colombia

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    1809 (June 30): Entire letter from Panama to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Cartagena, distance 366 leagues / 2'040 kms., addressed to Camilo Torres, the entire struck with fine but oily PANAMÁ handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, above, patriotic handstamp VYVA FERNANDO 7 in red (Tizon 3 = EXT). Rated "5" reales in manuscript for a double letter under ¾ ounce in weight. Exceptional strike of the patriotic handstamp-applied in support of Spain's King then imprisoned in France. Ironically, the addresse Camilo Torres was to join the Revoloutionary Forces later in 1809 and was shot in 1816.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF

    Lot# : 4266 Colombia

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    1800c.: Cover at single rate from Santa Marta to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Barranca Del Rey, distance 272 league / 1'516 kms., struck with fine framed contracted STA MARTA / YNDIAS / FRANCA in red (Tizon 6 = RRR) with manuscript "3" reales prepaid notation alongside. Undated but very scarce.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4517.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4267 Colombia

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    Santa Fé de Bogotá-La Plata-Popayan-Quito Route 1771 (Jan 16): Entire letter from Bogotá to Popayan, distance 123 leagues / 685 kms., struck with superb imprression of contracted SANTA FE handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = EXT), with manuscript "2" reales alongside for a single letter under ½ ounce. Exceptional and extremely rare cover - the earliest Colombian handstamp on a letter and unique.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 13.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4268 Colombia

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    1788 (Oct 8): Prepaid entire letter from Bogotá to the Marquis of Villaorellana in Quito, Ecuador, distance 231 leagues / 1'287 kms., struck with superb SANTA FÈ handstamp in red (Tizon 2 = RR), with contracted FRANCA below (Tizon 6 = RRR) and manuscript "3" reales alongside for a single letter under ½ ounce. Rare and most appealing cover.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4269 Colombia

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    1809 (May 20): Prepaid entire letter from Bogotá to the Mayor of Popayan, distance 123 leagues / 685 kms., struck with superb SANTA FÉ / YNDIAS / FRANCA handstamp in red (Tizon 7 = RR), and manuscript "3" reales alongside for a double letter under ¾ ounce. Superb and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4270 Colombia

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    1794 (April 30): Prepaid entire letter from Plata to Popayan, distance 20 leagaues / 110 kms., struck with the framed contracted PLATA handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR). with heavily struck FRANCA handstamp above (Tizon 4 = RRR) and manuscript rate "1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce. A fine and scarce entire.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4491.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 4271 Colombia

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    1794 (June 1): Prepaid entire letter from Popayan to Sante Fé de Bogotà, distance 123 leagues / 685 kms., struck with fine POPAYAN handstamp (Tizon 2 = R) with FRANCA above (Tizon 7 = R), both in red. Rated "2" reales in manuscript for a single letter under ½ ounce. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4272 Colombia

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    1802 (April 12): Entire letter written from Mamascato mailed in Mercaderes to Popayan, distance 30 leagues / 160 kms., struck with superb impression of the MERCADERES handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR) with small DEBE handstamp below (Tizon 2 = RRR). Rated "1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce to pay on arrival. A fine and very rare entire.
    Provenance Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 65.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4273 Colombia

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    1771 (Dec 10): Entire letter from Pasto to Popayan, distance 50 leagues / 279 kms., struck with brilliant impression of the unique contracted PASTO handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = EXT). Manuscrip rated at left "1½" reales for a single letter up to ½ ounce. A splendid and exceptional entire for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 85.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4274 Colombia

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    1786 (Aug 11): Entire letter from Pasto to Quito, distance 58 leagues / 323 kms., struck with superb PASTO handstamp in brown (Tizon 2 = RRR) with manuscript "Deve" (to pay) alongside and rate "1½" reales also in manuscript, for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Fascinating contents, a rare and particularly attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4275 Colombia

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    1779 (Jan 7): Cover from Barbacoas to the Postmaster of Pasto, distance 45 leagues / 250 kms., carried free of charges as addressed to the Postmaster, struck with the sole recorded strike of contracted BARCOAS handstamp in red-brown (Tizon 1 = EXT). An outstanding strike of this marking, the cover dated from the original content retained by the former owner, and unique.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 8.
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 4276 Colombia

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    1810 (March 17): Prepaid entire letter from Pamplona to Ocaña, distance 65 leagues / 360 kms., endorsed "f.ca" at lower left, struck with superb framed PAMPLONA / YNDIAS / FRANCA handstamp in pale red (Tizon 4 = EXT) and wonderrful patriotic "Crown / Viva Fernando VII" handstamp at top (Tizon 2 = EXT). Rated prepaid at "2½" reales for a single letter up to ½ ounce at right. Exceptionally rare combination of markings on a delightful entire.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4277 Colombia

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    1801 (Jan 6): Unpaid entire letter from San José de Cúcuta to Cacota de Suratá, distance 20 leagues / 110 kms., struck with straight line "DEBE" and oval framed S / JOSE in red-brown (Tizon = Unlisted). Extremely rare entire, written by Pedro Santander, the father of the revolutionary hero. Unique.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4278 Colombia

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    1810c.: Cover sent unpaid from Ocaña to Rio Negro, distance 95 leagues / 530 kms., struck with exceptional oval framed OCAÑA / DEBE / V.F.7 patriotic handstamp (Tizon 3 = EXT) in black. Rated "3" reales to pay for a letter up to ¾ ounce. Rare and famous cover.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, June 1992), lot 77.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4279 Colombia

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    1809 (March 3): Receipt for "Extraordinario" Mailing for a courier taking three letters to Santa Fé de Bogotá, struck at upper left with superb VELEZ handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR). A fine and very attractive document.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4526.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 4280 Colombia

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    1800 (Oct 22): Prepaid entire letter from San Gil to Zapottoca, distance 11 leagues / 61 kms., struck with outstanding impression of "S. GIL" handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) and, below, equally fine FRANCA handstamp (Tizon = Unlisted), both in red. No rate notations of pre-payment but a single letter under ½ ounce would be carried at 1½ reales. Exceptional and fine entire. Photocopy certificate Santa Maria (2003).
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4281 Colombia

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4282 Colombia

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    1805c.: Prepaid second sheet of entire letter from Girón to Santa Fé de Bogotá, addressed to Camilo Torres, distance 80 leagues / 446 kms., struck with GÌRON handstamp (Tizon 2 = RRR) and FRANCA handstamp in brown (Tizon 4 = RRR). Manuscript notation at "3" reales paid for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Scarce and most attractive.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4462.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4283 Colombia

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4284 Colombia

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    1784 (July 15): Entire letter sent prepaid from Bogotá to Antioquia, distance 117 leagues / 652 kms., struck with fine strike of SANTA FÈ handstamp in red (Tizon 2 = RR) with contracted FRANCA handstamp in red above (Tizon 6 = RRR). Manuscript "4" reales prepaid for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Fresh and fine, a scarce and early entire.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4285 Colombia

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    1794 (March 7): Prepaid entire letter from Yolombo to Medellin, distance 20 leagues / 111 kms., struck with YOLOMBO handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = RRR) and, above, contracted FRANCA handstamp in same ink (Tizon 3 = RRR). A fine and scarce entire, the earliest known usage of a handstamped cover from Yolombo.
    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4527.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4286 Colombia

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    1795c.: Large part front of cover to a Royal Lawyer, Dr. José Joaquin Gomez, in Medellin rated 9¾ ounces and with manuscript rate "39" reales alongside (equivalent to 4 reales per ounce) struck with the sole recorded example of the framed Crowned RIO NEGRO / FRANCA handstamp in red (Tizon 4 = EXT).
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 107.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4287 Colombia

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    1808: Cover with notations inside regarding a Criminal case regarding Sorcery, mailed prepaid from Medellin to Antioquia, distance 9 leagues / 50 kms., struck with superb MEDELLIN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR, late usage) and contracted FRANCA handstamp below (Tizon 5 = RRR). Rated "2" reales paid in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Superb.

    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 61.
    Starting bid : 260 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4288 Colombia

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    1808c.: Cover from Marinilla to Rio Negro, distance 4 leagues / 50 kms., struck with outstanding impressions of MARINILLA handstamp and FRANCA contracted handstamp, both very fine in red (Tizon 1 & 4 = EXT). Undated but extremely scarce, Santa Maria believed the cover to be dated 1800 but Tizon lists the handstamps from 1808.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 56.
    Starting bid : 240 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4289 Colombia

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    1808 (Sept 23): Entire letter from Marinilla to Medellin, distance 8 leagues / 100 kms., struck with outstanding impressions of MARINILLA handstamp and DEBE handstamp, both very fine in red (Tizon 1 & 2 = EXT). Rated "2" reales due to pay for a double rate letter under ¾ ounce. Exceptional quality and extremely rare.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 57.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4290 Colombia

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    1809 (Oct 5): Entire letter sent prepaid from Medellin to Cartagena, distance 224 leagues / 1'248 kms., struck with fine "Medellin / Franca" handstamp in red (Tizon 6 = RRR). Rated "4" reales paid in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Scarce and attractive entire.

    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4474.
     
     
     
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4291 Colombia

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    1810c.: Large cover mailed unpaid from Medellin to Rio Negro, distance 7 leagues / 40 kms., struck with superb strikes of framed contracted MEDELLIN / DEBE handstamp in red (Tizon 4 = RR). Rated "43" reales to pay in manuscript for a letter up to 11½ ounces. Scarce and fine cover.
    Provenancce: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1022.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 4292 Colombia

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    1787 (Nov 10): Prepaid entire letter from Novita to Josef. M. Mosquera in Popayan, distance 90 leagues / 500 kms., struck with curved framed NOVITA and FRANCA both in red (Tizon 1 and 2 = EXT). Rated "3" reales paid in manuscript for a single letter up to ½ ounce. A rare cover, believed unique on an entire.
    Provenance: Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 74.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 4293 Colombia

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    1806 (April 12): Prepaid entire letter from Vegadesupía to Buga, distance 45 leagues / 250 kms., rated "2" reales in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce, struck with contracted VEGADESUPIA handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) with smaller FRANCA handstamp, both in black, above (Tizon 3 = RRR). A fresh and fine entire.

    Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4524.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4294 Colombia

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    1787 (April 17): Judicial packet prepaid from Roldanillo to Cali, distance 27 leagues / 150 kms., struck with the unique example of the framed contracted RLDAL hamdstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) and, at right equally fine FRANCA (Tizon 2 = EXT), both in red. The letter contained 5 sheets of papel sellado. Rare and splendid piece.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 111.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4295 Colombia

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    1806 (Nov 1): Entire letter from Tula to Popayan, distance 52 leagues / 290 kms., struck with the unique example of TVLA hamdstamp (Tizon 1 = RRR) and, below, equally fine FRANCA (Tizon 2 = RRR), both in red. Rated "1½" reales prepaid in manuscript for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Rare and very fine entire, one of two known in red ink.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 129.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4296 Colombia

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    1800 (Dec 10): Prepaid entire letter from Buga to Popayan, distance 47 leagues / 373 kms., struck with framed BUGA handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = RRR) with over-inked FRANCA (Tizon 4 = RRR) alongside. Manuscript "1½" reales at left for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Exceptional and rare, the earliest recorded marking from Buga.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 21.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4297 Colombia

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    1806 (Jan 20): Entire letter sent prepaid accompanying a payment of 200 pesos from Llanogrande (now Palmira) to Popayan, distance of 40 leagues / 223 kms., struck with fine contracted LLANOGRANDE in red (Tizon 1 = RR) with FRANCA handstamp below (Tizon 3 = RR). A fine and scarce entire.
    Provenance: F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4466.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 4298 Colombia

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    1782 (June 26): Extraordinarily early entire letter from Cali to Popayan, Mosquera correspondence, struck with superb CALY handstamp in red with straight bar to "A" in "Caly", 31 mm. in length (Tizon unlisted). Exceptional entire in wonderful fresh condition, an Exhibit item for the specialist.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 27.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 4299 Colombia

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    1780/95c.: Undated prepaid cover from Caloto to the Land Office in Popayan, distance 30 leagues / 167 kms., struck with the unique examples of the contracted CALOTO handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = EXT) and fine strike of FRANCA alongside (Tizon 3 = RRR). Carried Officially and thus free of charges, an outstanding cover.
    Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 30.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 4300 Colombia

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    1807 (Oct 19): Prepaid entire letter written in Caloto and mailed from Quilichao to Popayan struck with framed contracted QUILICHAO handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) with un-framed FRANCA below (Tizon 3 = RRR) and manuscript rate "1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce; also an unpaid front of cover to Popayan with same framed handstamp and large un-framed DEVE in red (Tizon 2 = RRR), also rated "1½" in manuscript. A fine and charming pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF
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