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  • Lot# : 301 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval RO. GRDE. DO NORTE. handstamp (Ayres 1434) in red-brown. Minor bend at base but a scarce and most attractive stamp.

    INFO: Tiny thin.

    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 302 Brasil

    90 reis black, Early Impression in a vibrant shade, a large margined used example from 1st Composite Plate, State C, position 9, cancelled by large part oval RO. GRDE.DO NTE. handstamp (Ayres 1434) in red brown. A magnificent and rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 303 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression; 60 reis black early Intermediate Impression and 90 reis black, Early Impression; the set of three values used, all cancelled by circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamps (Ayres 1586) in black. All three stamps with four margins but with faults but of fine appearance, a most unusual set.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 304 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a marvellous used example showing large portion of adjoining stamp below, cancelled by complete PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black. Superb and very scarce so fine.rnProvenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2100.

    INFO: Diagonal trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 305 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with four large even margins on all sides, slight hinge thin at top, neatly cancelled by PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 306 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with four large even margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black, with trace of horizontal frame line at base. A very fine stamp.
    Provenance: Itamar Bopp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 307 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, the famous re-joined strip of three from the Second Large Plate, positions 1/7/13, enormous margins on all sides, top stamp with minor ironed crease, all cancelled by two complete strikes of circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamps (Ayres 1586) in black. Delightful and extremely scarce.rnProvenance: Burrus (April 1963), lot 1282.rn                   Kuyas (May 1978), lot 82.

    INFO: Vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 308 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used example with huge margins on all sides, with complete outer frame line at top and traces of the interpanneau line above, neatly cancelled by light strike of PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black. A delightful stamp. Signed Roumet.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 309 Brasil

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    90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a four margined used example cancelled by large part PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres 1586) in black. A couple of negligible thins but an attractive stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2001).
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF

    Lot# : 310 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, slight glue stain from mounting at left, cancelled by circular RIO GRANDE datestamp (Ayres 1620) in black (1844).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 311 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by part strike of circular RIO GRANDE handstamp (Ayres 1620) in black. Slight ageing and small hinge thin but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 312 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example showing vertical frame line at left cancelled by part PRO RIO GRANDE SUL / RIO PARDO datestamp (Ayres 1549) in black. Rare.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 313 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with clear to large margins on all sides, struck with two strikes of the framed PRO RIO GRANDE SUL / RIO PARDO datestamp (Ayres 1549) in black (23 Nov. 1843). A magnificent stamp and cancellation, one of the gems of the Benavides collection.

    INFO: Vertical trace of crease.

    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF

    Lot# : 314 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a defective example with close to large margins all round, cancelled by straight line DESTERRO handstamp (Ayres 1141) in red, with large part CORREIO GERAL DE S. CATHARINA datestamp above (Ayres 1626). Rare.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 315 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, minor faults, cancelled by small part circular CORREIO DE S. CATHARINA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black and part Correio Geral Da Corte cds. Not guaranteed.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 316 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impressions; all three stamps with four margins (the 30 reis being exceptional with outer vertical frame line at left, the 90 reis with acid ink fault), all three cancelled by framed VA DE AREIAS handstamps (Ayres 1523) in brown. A delightful and scarce set. Cert. (for 30r.) Sismondo (2001).

    INFO: All stamps with various faults.

    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 317 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, trace of thin at base, neatly cancelled by large part framed VA DE AREIAS handstamp (Ayres 1523) in green. Signed Köhler. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 318 Brasil

    1843 (Nov 2): Entire letter to Rio de Janeiro mailed during the Bulls Eye period, endorsed "Pg. 60" at top (Pago = Paid 60 reis),and struck with good strike of framed VA DE AREIAS handstamp in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 319 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled by large part circular ATIBAIA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown, the cancellation with acid ink and leaving a small tear at base, also cancelled on arrival with part Correio Geral Da Corte cds in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 320 Brasil

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    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a very lightly used example showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base with the inter-pane Semi-Xifopagus horizontal line below, cancelled by part framed BANANAL handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Creased horizontally and with thin at right but a scarce stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).

    INFO: Moorhouse certificate states that stamp has been cleaned.

    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 321 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by large part framed BARREIRO handstamp (Ayres 1233) struck in blue. Horizontal crease not apparent on face. Rare, possibly unique in blue.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 322 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Intermediate Impression on thin greyish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by large part framed BARREIRO handstamp (Ayres 1233) struck in brown. Some ironed creasing but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 323 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by framed BRAGANSA handstamp (Ayres 1244) in brown. Tiny nick in margin only at right but a fine and scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 324 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a used vertical pair with outer frame lines vertically at left and horizontally at base, the pair with some minor creasing but cancelled by a complete strike of the framed BRAGANSA handstamp (Ayres 1244) in brown. Rare and most attractive. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 325 Brasil

    90 reis black, late Early Impression, a used example with three large margins and touched at top, cancelled by large part strike of the framed BRAGANSA handstamp (Ayres 1244) in brown with Correio Geral Da Corte datestamp at right. Unusual and interesting usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 326 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by large part CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown. An attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 327 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, State B, position 2, a delightful large margined used example with horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by circular framed CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1564) and unframed circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM handstamp (Ayres 1155) also in brown. Unusual and extremely rare.

    INFO: Minor acid ink fault and inclusion at base.

    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 328 Brasil

    30 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a very fine appearing used horizontal pair with large margins all round, one stamp with vertical crease and right hand stamp with closed tear at top, beautifully cancelled by complete strike of CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1565) in brown.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 329 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a used horizontal pair showing vertical frame line at left, right hand stamp with stain, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1565) in red brown.

    INFO: Right hand stamp lightly thinned.

    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 330 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, the magnificent horizontal strip of four with large margins all round from the top row of the Composite Plate, State B, positions 1-4, showing the outer horizontal frame line above and part of left marginal frame line at left; cancelled by three strikes of circular CORREOS DE CAMPINAS handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red- brown. Minor acid ink faults of no significance, a marvellous item for the Exhibition collection.
    Provenance: Ferreira (Nov 1994); Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 24.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF

    Lot# : 331 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example on greyish paper with large margins all round, Second Composite Plate, State B, position 1, showing the vertical and horizontal frame lines at left and at top,cancelled by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red. A gem. Signed Jamet.
    Provenance: Corinphila, sale 77, (October 1988), lot 4649.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 332 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example on yellowish paper with large margins all round, ironed vertical crease at left, tied to small piece by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown. Scarce and despite faults, a very attractive piece.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 333 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown. Some minor ink staining but very scarce. Cert. Sismondo (2000).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 334 Brasil

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    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres 1633 ) in black (Jan 13, 1844) and also cancelled by part CORREIO DE CAMPINAS datestamp (Ayres unlisted) in bright green ink. Extraordinary and rare. Signed Brun, Calves. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 335 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with manuscript '1844' date, further cancelled by near complete strike of frramed CANANEA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Small piece in margin missing otherwise a fine and very rare usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 336 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, used example with clear to large margins all round and with vertical frame line at right, a creased example tied to large part piece by complete strike of framed CASTRO handstamp (Ayres 1267) in brown. Extremely rare.
     
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 337 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Worn Impression, used example with ample to enormous margins, showing the horizontal frame line at base and vertical frame line at right, thinned but struck with fine framed CAZA BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in red-brown.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 338 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, Plate 5 position 12, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by framed CAZA.BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in brown. Minor vertical crease of no importance, a scarce cancellation.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 339 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example with large even margins all round showing horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by framed CAZA.BRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1271) in brown and by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres 1633) in black (13.1.1844). Vertical crease and minor imperfections but a rare and most unusual usage.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 340 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a superb large margined example cancelled by circular CONSTITUICAO handstamp (Ayres 1569) in brown. Exceptional and extremely rare cancellation, just this and the example formerly in the Koester collection are known.
    Note: Constituisao is now known as Piracicaba.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 341 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example from 2nd Composite Plate, position 1, showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by circular CORREIO DE CORYTIBA handstamp (Ayres 1570) in red-brown. A fine and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 342 Brasil

    30 reis deep black, Early Impression, a superb used vertical pair of exceptionally deep colour, Large Plate, State B, positions 11/17, with large margins all round, cancelled by a complete impression of the framed CUNHA handstamp (Ayres 1284) in brown. Exceptional and delightful multiple for the connisseur.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF

    Lot# : 343 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, part vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base, from 2nd Composite Plate, State D, position 13; cancelled by near complete strike of the CUTIA handstamp in brown. Fault at base of no real significance, a possibly unique cancel on the first issue.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 344 Brasil

    30 reis grey, early Worn Impression, a large margined used example showing horizontal frame line at base, central thin not apparent from front, cancelled by framed FRANCA handstamp (Ayres 1301) struck in red. Rare.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 345 Brasil

    30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a used example with clear margins all round, cancelled by framed FRANCA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1301). A rare cancellation.

    INFO: Stamp repaired, new estimate CHF 100.

    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 346 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round, slightest of wrinkles, cancelled by large part framed V. DE GUARATINGUETÁ handstamp (Ayres 1528) in black. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 347 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins on all sides, cancelled by large part framed V. DE GUARATINGUITA handstamp (Ayres 1528) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 348 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine appearing used example with large even margins on all sides, slight thin spot, cancelled by near complete strike of framed IGUAPE handstamp (Ayres 1315) in black.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 349 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a four margined used example, slight creases, cancelled by two strikes of framed INUTILIZ (Inutilizado, Portuguese for 'Cancelled') handstamp (Ayres 1690) struck in brown. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 350 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impressions (2), fine appearing examples, each with faults, each cancelled by large part strikes of straight line JACAREHY handstamps (Ayres 1146) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 351 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression, a superb large margined example cancelled by large part framed JUNDIAHY handstamp in brown. Slight hinge thin and minor pinhole do not detract from a delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 352 Brasil

    30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with ample to large margins all round, horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by straight line LIMEIRA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Corner bend but scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 353 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins on all sides and horizontal frame line at base, slight thin, cancelled by large part circular VILLA DE LORENA handstamp (Ayres 1578) in brown; also two further narrow margined 30 reis cancelled in manuscript, attributed to Lorena.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 354 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by circular VILLA DE LORENA handstamp (Ayres 1578) in brown. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 355 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine large margined used examplewith interesting diagonal scratches from the plate, cancelled twice in manuscript at "Lorena". Unusual and fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 356 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, an ample to large margined example with minor repair to acid ink fault at upper right of stamp, used from Lorena on 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro (Tixieira correspondence) and tied by circular VILLA DE LORENA handstamp (Ayres 1578) in brown. Illustrated in Juchert on page 93, with just five covers recorded, one of which is cancelled in manuscript. Refolded to avoid slight fault in upper left of the entire but a remarkable and rare usage.Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 357 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, heavily defective example cancelled by large part straight line MOGY. DAS CRUZES handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 358 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a used example with large margins all round cancelled by large part circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Stamp with some ageing but scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 359 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two used examples with close to large margins, each with faults and one with small repair, each cancelled by circular CORREIO DE MOGY MIRIM handstamp (Ayres 1155) in brown. Rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 360 Brasil

    30 reis grey, late Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM / INU-TILI-ZADO handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in red-brown. A major rarity with just two examples recorded.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 361 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by circular CORREIO D' MOGY MIRIM / INU-TILI-ZADO handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in black. A major rarity with just two examples recorded. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Reinhold Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4461.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 362 Brasil

    30 reis grey and 60 reis grey, Worn Impressions, used examples with close to large margins all round, the 60 reis cancelled by framed PARAHIBUNA handstamp (Ayres 1383) in brown, the 30 reis with removed manuscript and 'UNA' straight line cancel in red. Rare and possibly unique duo.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 363 Brasil

    30 reis black, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey-black; the complete used set of three values, all with minor faults, all cancelled by framed PARANAGUÁ handstamps (Ayres 1384) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 364 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a good used example with narrow to good margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of framed PARANAGUÁ handstamp (Ayres 1384) in black. Signed Leitao.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 365 Brasil

    90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by framed PARANAGUÁ handstamp (Ayres 1384) in black. Signed A. Diena.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 366 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a superb used example, Composite Plate, position 17, with horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by outstanding impression of PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA framed handstamp (Ayres 1402) in red-brown. A fine and rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 367 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a sensational used example from the lower corner of the pane with vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by outstanding impression of PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA framed handstamp (Ayres 1402) in bright blue ink. A rare and delightful stamp.
    Provenance: Everaldo Santos.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,000 CHF

    Lot# : 368 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in red-brown, slight thin at top not affecting the appearance, a rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 369 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large even margins all round, slightest of bends as usual, cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in brown. Scarce and attractive stamp.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 370 Brasil

    60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a large margined used example showing the vertical frame line at left, slight acid ink fault at top, cancelled by framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp (Ayres 1408) in brown. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 371 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with clear to large margins on all sides, cancelled by part framed PRINCIPE handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 372 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine appearing four margined used example, horizontal tear, cancelled by large cartridge straight line PRINCIPE handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in red. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 373 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example with vertical frame line at left, cancelled by complete strike of PRINCIPE (Lapa, Sao Paulo) straight line handstamp (Ayres 1165) in brown. Exceptional and very scarce.
    Starting bid : 280 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 374 Brasil

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    30 reis black, late Early Impression, a magnificent horizontal pair showing vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at base, used on 1845 entire letter from Principe (Lapá) to Coretiba, the pair cancelled by small unframed PRINCIPE handstamp (Ayres 1165) in red-brown. Obverse of cover shows the cruciform date of sending "12.4.1845" in manuscript with slight scuff mark on face panel, otherwise superb. Illustrated in Juchert on page 108. An extremely rare entire-the sole recorded Bulls Eye cover from Principe. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,000 CHF

    Lot# : 375 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete CORREIO DE CAMPINAS circular handstamp (Ayres 1564) in red-brown applied over framed RIO CLARO handstamp (Ayres 1432) also in brown. Exceptional and very rare.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 376 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with ample margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by large part straight line  VILLA DE S. LUIZ handstamp (Ayres 1184) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 377 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep vibrant shade, a fine used vertical pair with ample to large margins all round, lower stamp showing small horizontal 'pli d'accordeon' pre-printing paper flaw, cancelled by near complete CORREIO GERAL DE SANTOS datestamp (Ayres 1633) in black (9.10.1844). Scarce and attractive. Signed Calves, Goebel. Certificate Behr (2002).
     
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF

    Lot# : 378 Brasil

    60 reis black or grey-black, four used examples, two being on small piece, all with four margins and cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamps (Ayres 1633) all struck between April and July 1844. Minor imperfections but a generally fine appearing group.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 379 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used vertical pair cancelled by fine CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (22.7.1844) in black (Ayres 1633) showing date-slug error with inverted '3' for '2'. Minute corner bend mentioned for full accuracy only. A fresh and fine multiple. Signed Bühler. Cert. Dr. Derichs (1971).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 380 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Early Impression, a superb used horizontal strip of three with large margins all round, Plate 6 positions 14-16, minor diagonal bend, all cancelled by CORREIO DE SANTOS circular datestamps (29.7.1844) in black. A rare and most attractive multiple.
    Provenance: Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 381 Brasil

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    90 reis grey, late Worn Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by large part CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (1844) in black (Ayres 1633). Trace of horizontal bend not mentioned on certificate, a fine and scarce stamp. Cert. Sismondo (2006).
    Starting bid : 320 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 382 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a four margined used example, slight repairs, cancelled by large part framed SILVEIRAS handstamp (Ayres 1502) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 383 Brasil

    60 reis black, Early Impression, a magnificent used example with vertical frame line at right and horizontal frame line at base, neatly cancelled by large part framed SILVEIRAS handstamp (Ayres 1502) in brown.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 384 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a four margined used example, cancelled by large part framed SILVEIRAS handstamp (Ayres unlisted type) in brown. Very rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF

    Lot# : 385 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by circular VILLA DO SILVEIRAS handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Exceptional and extremely rare.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF

    Lot# : 386 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example showing horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in black. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 387 Brasil

    60 reis black, late Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example showing horizontal frame line at base, cancelled by framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in black.

    INFO: Tiny thin at top left.

    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 388 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine used example from corner of the sheet showing horizontal frame line at base and vertical frame line at right, neatly cancelled by framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in red. Slight horizontal bend but a truly delightful stamp. Signed Calves.
    Provenance: Corinphila, sale 77 (Oct 1988), lot 4651.

                       Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 41.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 389 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and vertical frame line at right, some surface rubbing, cancelled by large part framed SOROCABA handstamp (Ayres 1505) struck in red. Scarce and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 390 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and horizontal frame line at base, slight thin at top, cancelled by straight line TATUHY handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 391 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine appearing used example with four even large margins, cancelled by the extremely rare negative C DE TAUBATE handstamp (Ayres unlisted). The stamp with thin and possible repair but a unique example of this rare cancellation.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 392 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, large margins all round but with repaired thin, cancelled by large part straight line UBATUBA handstamp (Ayres unlisted) in brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 393 Brasil

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    60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by framed XIRIRICA handstamp (Ayres 1539) well struck in green. Exceptional and extremely rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF

    Lot# : 394 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a large margined used example with vertical frame line at right, slight thin spot, cancelled by large part framed YTU handstamp (Ayres 1541) in brown. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 395 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin white paper, Plate 6 position 25 and thus showing full sheet margin at left, lightly cancelled by circular CORREIO DE MAROIM handstamp (Ayres unlisted). Negligible paper thin in margin only. A delightful stamp. Signed Brun, Miro.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 396 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, 60 reis grey-black and 90 reis grey; the set of three values of fine appearance with large margins all round, each cancelled by scarce framed SERGIPE handstamp (Ayres 1498) in brown. The 30 reis showing marginal frame lines on two sides, the 60 reis (Plate 1, position 3) with manuscript "Abr. 30" date at top and the 90 reis with horizontal frame line at top, all with minor or large acid ink faults but a rare set.
    Provenance: 60 reis ex Benavides ('Tijuca'), Autumn 2001.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 397 Brasil

    60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two single examples re-joined to form a pair, Plate 1 positions 3-4, each stamp showing horizontal frame line at top, neatly cancelled by scarce framed SERGIPE handstamp (Ayres 1498) in brown. Scarce and attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 398 Brasil

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    30 reis black, Early Impression, a very lightly used example from First Composite Plate, State A, position 1; showing the vertical frame line at left and horizontal frame line at top, imperceptibly cancelled in red. Tiny nick in margin at right not detracting from the appearance. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).

    INFO: Moorhouse certificate states that part cancellation has been removed from the lower right corner.

    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 399 Brasil

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    30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined pair, 2nd Composite Plate, State B, positions 1-2, somewhat stained due to previous manuscript being removed and slight repair at upper left. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 450 CHF

    Lot# : 400 Brasil

    30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a used horizontal strip of three with the third stamp just touched at upper right and small even margins on other sides, cancelled by light circular handstamps in black. A few minor age spots but a scarce multiple. Signed Bühler.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF
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