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  • Lot# : 1 Brasil

    1819 (Sept 20): Entire letter from Pará to Lisbon endorsed at lower left "Galera Praseres e Alegria" and rated at top right "80" reis in manuscript, struck with fine PARA straight line handstamp in brown. Exceptional quality for Transatlantic mail of this period.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 2 Brasil

    1838 (Sept 24): Entire letter to 'Correio de S. Paulo' written from Coretiba and struck with framed CORETIBA despatch in brown, mailed via SANTOS with 'Fish' handstamp lightly struck and framed PARANAGUÁ framed handstamp in black. Rated '30' (deleted), '110' (deleted) and eventual charge of '190' reis to pay. Rare and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 3 Brasil

    1842 (Aug 6): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript struck with framed SOROCABA handstamp in red. Slight acid ink fault on rate but scarce and attractive.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 4 Brasil

    1842 (Dec 4): Cover to Rio de Janeiro endorsed "Pg. 50" at top (Pago = Paid 50 reis),and struck with outstanding impression of framed VA. DE GUARATINGUITÁ handstamp in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 5 Brasil

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    1843 (July 27): Entire letter from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro using the pre-phialtelic rate, endorsed "50" reis at top in manuscript, struck with circular despatch CORREIO GERAL DE S. PAULO in blue (July 30). Full docketing of receipt inside (Aug 4), just four days after the introduction of the Bull's Eye adhesives. Rare and most unusual entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 6 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine mint pair on medium yellowish paper with large margins on all sides and showing portions of the adjoining stamps at left and at top, merest trace of thin at top and at right in margin, slight mark on lower stamp of no real importance, a fresh and fine multiple of the Number One: just three mint vertical pairs are recorded. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Guinle; Aragao, Corinphila (Jan 1955), lot 6027; Roberto Seabra Benavides (2001).
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF

    Lot# : 7 Brasil

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    30 reis black, late Early Impression, an unused block of four with margins all round, Large Plate, State B, positions 17-18/23-24 and showing the vertical frame line at right and portions of stamps below; heavy vertical crease between the stamps and extensive restoration of the paper on the lower pair, position17 with pinhole; despite faults a rare multiple of the Number One: just three blocks of four are recorded. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Hans Lagerleof (1942); Nisio Vianna; De Souza (Oct 1966), lot 541; Roberto Seabra Benavides (2001).
     
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 29,000 CHF

    Lot# : 8 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression on yellowish toned paper, a fine corner marginal unused example, First Large Plate, State B, position 55 on the sheet, with vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base. Slight central thin but an exceedingly rare stamp in unused condition. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 9 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression, the mint horizontal strip of four with large margins all round, some surface rubbing and with heavy horizontal ironed bend across the multiple and some thinning, but of fine visual appeal and a rare multiple. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF

    Lot# : 10 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression, the mint block of four with large even margins all round, First Large Plate, State B, positions 19-20/25-26, slight surface scuff on position 25, but of marvellous appearance and of rich colour. A delightful and very rare multiple in excellent quality. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Newbury; Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1549.
     
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 11 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, the wonderful mint block of eight, First Large Plate, State B, positions 19-20/25-26/31-32/37-38, with small trace of the vertical frame line at left, the block with large margins all round, position 25 showing pre-printing 'pli d'accordeon' paper fold. Pinhole in position 37 and the lower two stamps affected by minor horizontal bend but a superb and rare unused large multiple of stunning appearance.rnProvenance: Heitor Lyra, Corinphila sale 45 (April 1958), lot 5626.

    INFO: Lot sold with new certificate Moorhouse (2013)

    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 18,000 CHF

    Lot# : 12 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Plate 5, State B, Plate 6, the famous complete mint sheet of 60 stamps (6x10), with gap between outer frame line of 2 mm. all round and full 10 mm. sheet margins all round, some creasing with horizontal bends between second and third rows, across the seventh row and the bottom row and paper thinning on a few stamps, otherwise in a fantastic state of preservation for this unique sheet with partial original gum. A major rarity of World Philately previously exhibited in three Grand Prix award winning exhibits. For further information on this magnificent sheet see the article by the late Paolo Comelli in the 'London Philatelist', number 1319, October 2004. A wonderful and exceptional rarity with an historic provenance: the first time we have offered this item for 55 years, the sole complete sheet of the first adhesive stamp issued on the American Continent.
    Provenance: Heitor Lyra, Corinphila, sale 45 (April-May, 1958) lot 5627.
                       Mario Guimaraes de Souza, HRH, London, (Oct 19, 1966) lot 557.
                       Tewfik Kuyas, SG, Frankfurt (May 18, 1978) lot 77.
                       Juan K. Kobylanski.
                       Roberto Seabra Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.

                       
                       
     
    Starting bid : 600,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 600,000 CHF

    Lot# : 13 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine unused example with laarge even margins all round and frame line at top, 1st Composite Plate, State A, position 6. Minute stain at lower left of oval, otherwise a very fine appearing example of this rarity. Cert Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 14 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, a mint example showing diagonal pre-printing 'pli d'accordeon' flaw at upper left, slight paper split by '0' of '90', otherwise of fine appearance and a scarce example of a paper fold on an unused Bull's Eye. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 15 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, a mint example showing diagonal pre-printing 'pli d'accordeon' flaw at lower right, tape residue has left a mark at upper left and two spots of blue ink noticeable on the '0' of '90'', otherwise of fine appearance and a scarce example of a paper fold on an unused Bull's Eye. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 16 Brasil

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    90 reis black, Early Impression, mint irregular block of three from base of sheet, Second Composite Plate, State B, positions 11/17-18; showing the horizontal frame line at base and 10mm. sheet margin; slight horizontal bend between the vertical stamps but of wonderful freshness and rich colour. Extremely rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60157.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 17 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, the used block of four showing vertical frame line at left and part of horizontal frame line at top, positions 1-2/7-8, with large margins all round, slight repaired defect in left margin and cancelled by removed manuscript pen strokes. Minor sand spots in the paper otherwise a fine appearing and rare multiple.
    Provenance: De Souza (Oct 1966), lot 592; Hubbard (March 1975), lot 1614; Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF

    Lot# : 18 Brasil

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    FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. 90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish toned paper, the used example with large margins all round, cancelled by rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp 1.8.1843 in black. A spectacular stamp used on First Day of Issue and one of just two examples known of the 90 reis (the other example was in the Dr. Hugo Goeggel collection, Corinphila sale 178, lot 4148 in February 2013). Tiny nick in the lower left corner of the stamp in no way affecting the appearance of this rarity. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Itamar Bopp (1980); Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF

    Lot# : 19 Brasil

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    FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, the magnificent used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top, tied to piece by clearly dated rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp 1.8.1843 in black. A spectacular stamp used on First Day of Issue and the sole recorded example used on piece. A magnificent rarity in consummate condition-the first stamp issued on the American Continent. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF

    Lot# : 20 Brasil

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    FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. 60 reis black, Worn Impression on greyish paper, the used example with large margins on three sides and irregularly cut but clear at top, slight ironed vertical crease of no real significance, cancelled by clearly dated rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp 1.8.1843 in black. One of just five recorded 60 reis used on First Day of Issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Itamar Bopp (1946).
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF

    Lot# : 21 Brasil

    60 reis black, Intermediate Impression, an attractive used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at left, cancelled by near complete CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Ayres 1604) in black (8.8.1845). Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 22 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example with close to large margins on all sides, slight thin and small nick in lower right corner, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Ayres 1604) struck in red. Rare. Signed Novaes. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 23 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example with close to large margins on all sides, slight crease, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Ayres 1604) struck in red. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 24 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by fine strikes of CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamps (Ayres 1604) well struck in red. Minute thin of no importance, a rare and appealing stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2001).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 25 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression in a deep shade, a four margined used example with large part framed MACEIO handstamp (Ayres1344) struck in black. Ironed bend and small thin but scarce.
     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 26 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a magnificent used corner marginal horizontal pair showing both the vertical and horizontal outer frame lines, from the 1st Large Plate, positions 55-56, cancelled by fine strike of framed MACEIO handstamp (Ayres 1344) struck in black. A wonderful multiple with a very scarce cancellation. Illustrated in Brookman on page 10.rnProvenance: Saul Newbury, Norman Hubbard (May 1986) lot 2057.rnrn

    INFO: Slight corner creasing in the margin                 

    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 27 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, used example with good margins and showing the vertical and horizontal frame lines at left and at top, cancelled by framed PENEDO handsatmp (Ayres 1393) in brown. The stamp re-backed and somewhat solied but a very rare cancellation.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 28 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used vertical pair showing sheet margin and horizontal frame line at top, large margins on three sides and close but clear at base, cancelled by CORREIO DA B. handstamp (Ayres 1130) in black. Some creasing but an unusual multiple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 29 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a marvellous used horizontal pair in a deep shade, large margins all round, cancelled by CORREIO DA B. handstamp (Ayres 1130) in black. Minor natural 'sand grain' flaw on right hand stamp otherwise exceptional. Signed Calves. Cert. PF (1998).
    Provenance: Reinhold Koester, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 4305.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 30 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with good margins on all sides, slight hinge thin at top, cancelled by straight line BAHIA handstamp (Ayres 1129) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 31 Brasil

    60 reis black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing horizontal frame line at top, large margins all round, cancelled by straight line BAHIA. handstamp (Ayres 1129) in black.

    INFO: Two minor thins mostly in the margin

    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 32 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a horizontal used strip of three in a deep shade on yellowish paper, large margins all round, cancelled by two neat strikes of straight line BAHIA. handstamp (Ayres 1129) in black. Scissor cut in margin only between second and thirrd stamp and minimal staining, otherwise in exceptional condition for a multiple.

    INFO: Center stamp with vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 33 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example, cancelled by large part CORREIO DA BAHIA datestamp (Ayres 1605) in black.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 34 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example on thin greyish paper, showing horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by large part CORREIO DA BAHIA datestamp (Ayres 1605) in black. Slight corner crease not detracting from appearance of an attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 35 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example, cancelled by large part CORREIO DA BAHIA datestamp (Ayres 1605) in black. A fine stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2000).
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 36 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a usedvertical pair with large margins on three sides and imperceptibly touched at base, neatly cancelled by near complete CORREIO DA BAHIA datestamp (Ayres 1605) in black (July 21, 1844).
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 37 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, a magnificent used example from the Composite Plate, State A, position 16, with huge margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at base; neatly cancelled by large part CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA datestamp (Ayres 1605) in black. Exceptional. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 38 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression, a fine large margined example, with vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, heavy vertical ironed crease, cancelled by large part circular CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA handstamp (Ayres 1556) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 39 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined used vertical pair, cancelled by circular over-inked CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA handstamps (Ayres 1556) in black; the heavy cancellation leaving an insignificant cut in the lower stamp. An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Sismondo (1999).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 40 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a vertical used strip of three with complete vertical frame line at right, horizontal crease across second stamp, all cancelled by three strikes of circular CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA handstamps (Ayres 1556) in black. Despite the fault a remarkable multiple of the early impression and most attractive. Signed Brun.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 41 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined used example from the 1st Composite Plate on yellowish medium paper, position 11, cancelled by two part strikes of the extremely scarce straight line CACHOEIRA  handstamp (Ayres 1131) in red-brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 42 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with four even margins, cancelled by large part straight line S.I.DE CARINHANHA handstamp in brown (Ayres unlisted), possibly utilised by S.I.De Campos, listed under Bahia Province by Meyer. Rare and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 43 Brasil

    30 reis balck, Early Impression, a used example, re-backed and with faults, with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by superb straight line JACOBINA handstamp (Ayres 1147) in brown. Rare despite imperfections.
     
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 44 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins on all sides and horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part strikes of straight line JACOBINA handstamps (Ayres 1147) in brown. Rare and fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 45 Brasil

    60 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a fine large margined example on yellowish paper, cancelled by two large part strikes of circular VILLA DA JACOBINA handstamps (Ayres unlisted) in brown; with part Bahia (?) cancellation in black at left. Extremely fine and a very rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 46 Brasil

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    30 reis black and 90 reis black, Early Impressions, each with large margins and showing the frame lines at side or base, some ageing, used on 1846 Insured letter ("Segura" in manuscript on obverse) from Villa Nova da Rainha to Bahia and re-addressed to Sao Paulo, and tied by three strikes of circular VILLA NOVA DA RAINHA circular handstamps (Ayres unlisted, recorded by Meyer) struck in brown. The 90 reis adhesive has been torn on opening and re-affixed. Obverse of cover with  CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA datestamp of re-addressing (Oct 4) in black. The cover affixed for safety reasons to backing and is the sole recorded cover from this town. Illustrated in Juchert on page 110. Unique. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2126.
    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF

    Lot# : 47 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large to huge margined example of excellent colour, neatly cancelled by circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp (Ayres 1602) struck in green. A rare and splendid stamp.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 48 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression on medium yellowish paper, a fine used example frpm Plate 4, position 58 with horizontal frame line at base, neatly cancelled by circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp (Ayres 1602) in red-brown. A scarce stamp and cancellation.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 49 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large to huge margined example, somewhat aged and with minor imperfections, from 1st Composite Plate, State C, position 1 and showing the marginal frame lines at left and at top with the inter-pane line above, neatly cancelled by a complete strike of circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp (Ayres 1602) struck in red-brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 50 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large to huge margined example from Plate 6, position 60 and showing the merginal frame lines at right and at base, neatly cancelled by circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp (Ayres 1602) struck in red-brown. Rare.
    Provenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2119.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 51 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a huge margined used example showing the vertical and horizontal frame lines at left and at top, cancelled by diagonally struck straight line handstamp ARACATI handstamp (Ayres 1127) in brown. Some thinning and horizontal crease but very scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 52 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a magnificent used example with horizontal frame line at top, Plate 1, position 3; with part manuscript notation at upper right and cancelled by complete CEARA handstamp (Ayres 1274) in black. Exceptionally attractive and appealing stamp.rnNote: 'Ceara' cancellations are frequently found with manuscript date annotations-for further examples see Ferreira 2081, 2082.

    INFO: Small thin mostly in the margin.

    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 53 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression and 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression; used examples of good appearance but with faults, both with ample to large margins, each cancelled by framed CEARA handstamps (Ayres 1274) in black or brown.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 54 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large even margins all round, slightest of wrinkles and small worm hole on right hand stamp, cancelled by complete strike of framed CEARA handstamp (Ayres 1274) in black.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 55 Brasil

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    60 reis grey black, Intermediate Impression, a superb horizontal pair used on May 31, 1844 entire letter from Ceará to Rio de Janeiro, pre-paying the Maritime rate, cancelled in manuscript on each stamp with "1 de Junho 1844" and by framed CEARA handstamps (Ayres 1274) in black. Illustrated in Juchert, this being the sole recorded Bull's Eye cover from Ceará. An exceptional and beautiful cover that displays well.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF

    Lot# : 56 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a magnificent used example with horizontal frame line at top, with part manuscript notation at top and cancelled by CEARA handstamp (Ayres 1274) in black. A scarce and appealing stamp.
    Provenance: Itamar Bopp.
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 57 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a delightful used example from Plate 1, position 1 showing vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by large part framed IMPERATRIZ handstamp (Ayres 1318) in brown. Rare and splendid stamp.

    INFO: Small thin.

    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 58 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, State A. position 1, a fine four margined used example cancelled by straight line SOBRAL handstamp (Ayres 1177) in brown and cancelled again with framed CEARA handstamp (Ayres 1274) in black. Exceptional and very rare thus.
     
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 59 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey, the complete set of three values, all with large margins on all sides, each cancelled by part or large part SOBRAL straight line handstamps (Ayres 1177) struck in brown. Minor imperfections and the 90 reis with acid ink fault, but a rare trio.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 60 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, four margined used example with small imperfections, cancelled in manuscript "Guarapary".
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 61 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a used example with large margins showing horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by straight line ITAPEMERIM handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black, sold together with a further 60 reis, defective, showing same handstamp within frame.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 62 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a superb large margined horizontal pair used on reverse of April 1844 cover to Vitoria, cancelled by complete strike of straight line S. MATHEUZ handstamp (Ayres 1175) handstamp in black. A wonderful and rare cover-just two are known from S. Matheuz, both from the same correspondence (the other being ex-Koester). Slight imperfections to the outer letter sheet of no significance. Illustrated in Juchert on page 125. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2106.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000 CHF

    Lot# : 63 Brasil

    30 reis deep black, Early Impression of rich colour, Plate 4 position 29, with fine margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line VICTORIA handstamp (Ayres 1183) in black. A very scarce stamp so fine. Signed Bühler.
    Provenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2113.
                       Benavides ('Tijuca').
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 64 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on white paper, a clear margined example cancelled by large part strike of scarce VICTORIA handstamp (Ayres 1183) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 65 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on white paper, a clear margined example cancelled by large part strike of scarce VICTORIA handstamp (Ayres 1183) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 66 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, the used block of four, lower left stamp with closed tear just touching central design and same stamp with some ageing, sharing bold strikes of scarce VICTORIA handstamps (Ayres 1183) in black. Ironed horizontal bend between the stamps but despite the small faults a remarkable and most attractive multiple. Illustrated in Brookman on page 16.
    Provenance: Saul Newbury, Norman Hubbard, Everaldo Santos (March 2001) lot 61.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 10,000 CHF

    Lot# : 67 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression, Plate 4 position 5, a fine appearing used example with fine margins all round and horizontal frame line at top, light vertical ironed crease, cancelled by large part straight line VICTORIA handstamp (Ayres 1183) in black.

    INFO: Diagonal crease and small thin.

    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 68 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine even margined used example cancelled by large part framed CATALAO handstamp (Ayres 1268) well struck in brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 69 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with vertical and horizontal frame lines at right and at base, trace of paper thin not affecting the fine appearance, neatly cancelled by large part strike of circular CORREIO GERAL DE GOYAZ sawtooth datestamp (Ayres 1613) in black.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 70 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with slight ageing, four even margins, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DE GOYAZ sawtooth datestamp (Ayres 1613) in black. Scarce and appealing stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 71 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a large margined example, repaired, tied to small piece by large part framed MEYA PONTE handstamp (Ayres 1360) in brown. A rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 72 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with clear margins all round with part datestamp in black and superb strike of framed S. LUZIA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Unique.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 73 Brasil

    30 reis, 60 reis (2) and 90 reis (2), all with minor or major faults, all cancelled by CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamps (Ayres 1615) in red, including one fine appearing 60 reis with early date-September 1843.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 74 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example tied to small piece by large part circular CORREIO DO CODÓ handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in red brown with manuscript date '4.3.1844'. Believed unique.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 75 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing horizontal used pair with large margins all round, heavily thinned but with fine centrally struck CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres 1615) in red brown.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 76 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a used vertical pair with ample to large margins all round and portion of horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by complete strike of circular CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres 1615) in red. Creased but a most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 77 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a horizontal used pair paying the Maritime rate on large part cover endorsed "p. Vap. Bahiana", showing horizontal frame line at base cancelled by CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres 1615) in red, slight imperfections with additional strengthening below the stamps. The datestamp not perfectly tied to the piece, sold "As Is/Tel Quel".
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 78 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a four margined example used on the reverse of 1844 cover written on July 19 from Codó to Merim, carried down the Itapecurú River and posted six days later, the adhesive tied by circular CORREIO DE ITAPECURÚ MERIM handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown and dated in manuscript. File fold just touching the stamp and tiny split at lower left corner of no significance but extremely rare: believed to be the 'furthest North' Bull's Eye cover recorded. Unique.
    Provenance: Carmichael & Todd (1995); Everaldo Santos.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,500 CHF

    Lot# : 79 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, central thin, cancelled with small part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with part date in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 80 Brasil

    30 reis deep grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used horizontal pair, 2nd Composite Plate, State A, positions 5-6, with merest hint of frame line at top, sharing neat strike of the rare CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta with manuscript date "8.6.1853". Minor vertical bend of no importance-one of the latest dates of use of the Bulls Eye issue and particularly rare of the 30 reis.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 81 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, ironed diagonal crease, cancelled with small part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with part date in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 82 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, interesting frame bend at base, cancelled with part CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta ink with part date in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 83 Brasil

    60 reis deep grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb large margined example used on reverse of 1854 entire letter from Cuiaba to Rio de Janeiro, tied by exceptional strike of the rare CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta with manuscript date "13.3.1854". Exceptional and famous entire, the latest recorded usage of a Bull's Eye on letter.
    Starting bid : 6,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,000 CHF

    Lot# : 84 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a good used example with ample to large margins all round, Plate 1 position 2, cancelled by the rare CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres 1139) in magenta with manuscript date " 4 (April) 1853".  Shallow thin and cancel somewhat over-inked but of great rarity on this value; also a heavily creased 60 reis grey-black with the same cancellation also used in 1853. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 85 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, used example with ample to large margins on all sides cancelled by small part of framed MATTO GROSSO handstamp (Ayres 1358) in black with part manuscript date at right. Faults but scarce.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 86 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined example showing the horizontal frame line at top, used on February 28, 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro tied by bold strike of straight line AIRVOCA handstamp (Ayres 1126) in brown.  A superb and rare entire, this being the sole Bulls Eye cover recorded from Airvoca. A rarity. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Angelo Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30076.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 14,500 CHF

    Lot# : 87 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, fine used example with four even margins, cancelled by framed BAEPENDY handstamp (Ayres 1216) well struck in blue. Minute thin spot of no significance, a very rare cancellation, believed unique. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Reinhold Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4337.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 88 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample margins on all sides cancelled by large part framed BARBACENA handstamp (Ayres 1228) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 89 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example in a deep shade with ample margins on all sides, cancelled by straight line CAMPANHA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black. Scarce cancel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 90 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, fine used example with four ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by straight line COCAES handstamp (Ayres 1137) in red-brown. An exceptional strike of a very rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 91 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine large margined used example neatly cancelled by part circular C. DO SERRO handstamp (Ayres 1562) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 92 Brasil

    60 reis black, grey-black and grey, three used examples from each Impression, all three with four large margins, each cancelled by good strikes of circular C. DO SERRO handstamps (Ayres 1562) in black. Minor imperfections but a most unusual 'set'.
    Provenance: 60 reis ex De Souza (Oct 1966), lot 580.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 93 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine ample to large margined example, some light soiling, used on 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro tied by bold strike of circular C. DO SERRO handstamp (Ayres 1562) in black with cruciform date "18.9.1844" alongside in manuscript. Minor vertical file fold well away from the adhesive but a remarkable and extremely rare entire. One of just two Bulls Eye covers recorded from Serro. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
     
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 94 Brasil

    90 reis grey, Worn Impression, large margined example with vertical frame line at right, merest hint of hinge thin at top, cancelled by large part circular C. DO SERRO handstamp (Ayres 1562) in black.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 95 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides and cancelled by large part straight line TAMANDVA handstamp (Ayres 1178) in brown. Fine and scarce.

    INFO: Tiny thin and vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 96 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a clear to large margined example used on small piece cancelled by complete impression of framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in brown. Minor imperfections but an attractive piece. Signed A. Diena.
    Provenance: Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4583.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 97 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled ITABIRÁ in manuscript and by framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in red-brown. A rare and delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 98 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in burgundy red ink. A delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 99 Brasil

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    30 reis and 90 reis black, Early Impressions and 60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression; a fine appearing complete set of three all with margins all round, all cancelled by fine strikes of framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in red-brown. Small faults to each but a remarkable and attractive trio. Certs (60 r. and 90 r.): Sismondo (2001).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 100 Brasil

    1843 (Oct 26): Entire letter to Rio de Janeiro with mansucript "pg.60" (Pago-Paid 60 reis) and cruciform manuscript date at left, struck with superb strike of framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp (Ayres 1524) in brown. Reverse with docketing of receipt (20.11.1843). Scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF
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