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  • Lot# : 601 USA

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    Postmaster's Provisionals 1845: 5 c. black (2, right stamp with pre-print paper crease), without signature, tied by blue pen strokes on 1845 entire letter to Fayette, MO with "NEW-YORK 10 cts 11 DEC" in red and "PAID" in same colour alongside. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2014) SC = $ 950.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 602 USA

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    1847: Franklin 5 c. red brown on wove paper, a fine example used on Valentine's 'Forget Me Not' Envelope with hand painted surround, cancelled by barred grid in black with 'BOSTON / 10 Cts.' (Feb 11) datestamp in red at right. The cover and card, still with the envelope, weigh over ½ an ounce and thus the cover was marked 'Due 5' for postage to collect on delivery. The stamp has been left untied by the cancellation but is tied by the aging process of over 150 years. A fantastic, beautiful and extremely rare cover. Cert. Sismondo (2012).
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 603 USA

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    1860c.: Delightful 'Look at my Beloved' in manuscript on lace worked Valentine Card with locally used envelope (also hand painted with rose on reverse), cancelled by CHICOPEE / Ms. datestamp (Feb 15) in red. Charged '2' cents for locally delivery in blue.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 604 USA

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    1870c.: Delightful embossed envelope with original lace-work 'thank you' for the previous week's Valentine, franked by Banknote 2 c. green tied by target cancel in black with 'Worthington / Pa.' manuscript dated (2/21) cds at left. A charming entire.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 605 USA

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    1875: Re-Issue of 1869 2 c. brown, clear printing on white hard paper, fresh and fine unused example. Signed Holcombe. Opinion Holcombe (1994) Scott = $ 650.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 606A USA

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    1898 (June 17): 'Western Cattle in Storm / The Vanguard' as used for the $ 1 black, print  (26 x 17 cm.) with vertical crease at right, mounted in frame; together with a well centred used example of the issued stamp with closed tear at top. A perfect illustration for a 'stamp room'.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 606 USA

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    1875: Re-Issue of 1869 Lincoln 90 c. black & carmine, centred to base, a fine unused example of good rich colour, without gum Scott = $ 1'500.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 607A USA

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    1930: Zeppelin set of three values, fresh mint examples with excellent colour and centering for this issue, the 65 c. with slight black speck on gum not detracting from the appearance, otherwise fresh and fine, large part og Scott = $ 1'150.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 607 USA

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    1893: Columbian Exposition, $ 4 rose carmine, fresh colour, very fine centering, tied by "NEW YORK N. Y. JUN 27 12-M 1893" machine datestamp to piece. Cert. Jakubek BPP (2002) Sc = $ 1'150.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 608 USA

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    1930: Graf Zeppelin issue, compl. set of three, 65 c. green to $ 2.60 blue, unused og., the $ 2.60 with tiny natural inclusion. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2015) Sc = $ 1'155.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 609 USA

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    Confederate States 1863: Jefferson Davies 5 c. black De la Rue trial colour proof on glazed card, fine.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 610 USA

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    Confederate States 1863: Jefferson Davies 5 c. light blue De la Rue trial colour proof on glazed card, minor toning on edges, design clear and fine.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 611 USA

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    Confederate States 1863: Halpin Die Essay for 10 c. value in a bright 'sky' blue shade on ungummed wove paper, beautiful clear engraving, large margins all round, tiny inclusion spot at lower left of no significance, otherwise a fresh example of a rare Essay, Scott: 'All are very rare'. Cert. Confederate Stamp Alliance (1976), Philatelic Foundation (2013).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 612 USA

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    Newspaper & Periodical Stamps 1865/81: The selection of genuine examples, with 1875 5 c. dull blue unused (4, Scott PR5); 1865 10 c. green on pelure paper unused (Sc. PR2b), 1875 10 c. dark bluish green very fine unused and a creased example (Sc. PR6), 1865 25 c. carmine red on thin hard paper unused (Sc. PR3a) and 1875 25 c. dark carmine fine unused (2, Sc. PR7). Condition varies as ever on these, but a scarce group Scott = $ 2'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 613 USA

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    1880/1950c.: Collection in stockbook and on leaves with noted 1887 90 c. used, 1890/93 issue with 90 c. used, 1893 Colombus issue with duplication and values to 30 c. used, 1894 issue with values to $ 1 used, 1895 wmk'd issue with $ 1 black used (3), $ 2 blue and $ 5, 1898 Trans-Mississippi with duplication of values to 10 c. (4), 1902/03 with values to $ 5 used, also perf. 10 $ 5 used, 1901 Pan-Am set used, 1904 Louisiana set used with much duplication throughout and a Postal History collection of towns called 'Malta' in the USA.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 614 USA

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    1850/1950: Selection with some hundred cards, covers and postal stationery items, mainly USA, inbetween also a few other countries, incl. better postal history items, readressed and remailed pieces, better frankings and cancellations, manuscript remarks and destinations as China, India and others, partly on album pages with description, good to mixed condition and housed in two albums and in a small box.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 615 USA

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    1960/2000: Very important selection of cards and covers covering various US space missions as Gemini, Mercury, Apollo, Specelab and others, several hundred items mainly in envelopes with description, partly some duplication, the whole arranged in two Banana boxes.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 540 CHF

    Lot# : 616 USA

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    1866: 5 c. blue and USA 1861 10 c. green, minor diagonal crease, used on small envelope to Ovid, Seneca, New York; each stamp cancelled in black and the 5 c. also tied by circular HONOLULU / U.S. POSTAGE PAID datestamp (July 22) in red. Fine strike of oval HAWAIIAN STEAM SERVICE handstamp in red and San Francisco transit cds below (Aug 6) in black. The combination cover with minor closed tear in face panel at top, well away from the adhesives, otherwise a scarce and fine usage. Certs. Philatelic Foundation (1956 & 2007)
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 617 Philippines

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    1906: Large piece from Official cover franked by 1903/04 1 c. blue-green, 3 c. bright violet, 8 c. violet black and rare $ 2 dark blue all further overprinted 'O.B.' handstamped in black (Official Business) and tied by 'Santa Rosa / Laguna P.I.' duplex (Feb 10). Tape stains well away from adhesives, a very rare piece - cat $ 850+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF

    Lot# : 618 Philippines

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    1944: 2 c. red postal stationery envelope (Scott U43) overprinted VICTORY, franked additionally by 1944 4 c. green, 6 c. dark green Commonwealth 8 c. violet and 16 c. dark blue all handstamped VICTORY in violet, tied by 'Tacloban / Leyte' circular datestamps (Nov 25) in black. Usual minor tropical aging, extremely scarce adhesives on letter (cat $ 800+ off cover). Cert. APS (2003).
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 619 Philippines

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    1944: 2 c. red postal stationery envelope (Scott U43) overprinted VICTORY, franked additionally by 1944 6 c. dark green, Commonwealth 10 c. rose carmine, 16 c. dark blue together with Express 20 c. violet blue and Postage Due 10 c. brown-red all handstamped VICTORY in violet, tied by 'Tacloban / Leyte' circular datestamps (Dec 3) in black. Usual minor tropical aging, extremely scarce adhesives on letter (cat $ 1'200+ off cover). Cert. APS (2003).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 620 Philippines

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    1944: Commonwealth 30 c. orange-red handstamped VICTORY in violet, a fine example used on cover tied by 'Tacloban / Leyte' circular datestamp (Dec 14) in black. Usual minor tropical aging, an extremely scarce stamp on letter (cat $ 375 off cover). Cert. APS (2003).
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 621 Philippines

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    Airmail 1926: 26 c. blue green with MADRID - MANILA ovpt., a fresh copy, unused with redistributed og. A rare stamp, cert. Philatelic Foundation (2001) Sc = $ 6'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 622 Philippines

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    1926 (May 13): Celebration of the successful flight by Spanish Military Aviators (Capts. Gallarza and Lóriga), cover with 'Madrid to Manila' set of 14 values complete to the 10 peso deep green, used on First Day of Issue to Manila tied by special cachets in grey-blue, central file fold to the cover but the adhesives very fine. Extremely scarce (Scott = $ 3'000+) as used with just 500 of the 10 peso overprinted. A rare cover.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 623 Lots and Collections, United Nations

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    1963/69: Lot five 'Imprimatur' booklets of Austrian State Printing Works, all signed, one with pencil annotation, including New York office 1963 airmail issue (2), 1965 World People Congress Belgrade as well as 0.75 Fr. issue for the Geneva office and dated '24 Mar. 1969'. A rare offer.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 624 Yemen Kingdom

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    1930/1975c.: Collection in two albums with some better limited edition imperforates noted incl. 1960 Refuge set of two in pairs and Miniature Sheet, 1960 UN set imperf. and early 1960's Miniature Sheets, varieties in multiples and also Appendix issues etc. Much to sort through, a good lot.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 170 CHF

    Lot# : 625 Argentina

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    1859: Buenos Aires Liberty Heads 1 p. blue, fine used examples (4), blurred impression 2 p. red used (Scott 10+11A), Argentina 1862 5 c. rose mint and 1862/63 5 c. rose red, six used examples all with differing cancellations in black or blue.
    Starting bid : 75 CHF
    Hammer price : 110 CHF

    Lot# : 626 Argentina

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    1864: Rivadavia 10 c. green with clear to large margins all round (light horizontal file fold), a fresh example of this extremely rare stamp tied by oval grill obliterator to entire from Victoria with hand written date "Agosto 4 1864" inside, sent to Buenos Ayres. A very rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1990) Scott = $ 16'000.

    Provenance: Joseph Schatzkes Collection; Norman Hubbard Collection. Corinphila sale 107 (Sept 1998), lot 3707.
    Starting bid : 1,250 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,850 CHF

    Lot# : 627 Argentina

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    1865 (Jan 12): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Hannover endorsed 'via Bordeaux', struck with octagonal French Paquebot CONF. ARGENTINE / SAINTONGE datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1030) and framed Convention handstamp F.-39 in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1174). Reverse with 'Aus Frankreich / Per Aachen' datestamp (20/2) in blue and Asendorf arrival cds (21/2) also in blue. Scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 628 Argentina

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    1865 (Feb 14): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Hannover endorsed 'via Bordeaux', struck with octagonal French Consular  BUENOS-AYRES datestamp in black (Salles fig. 1058) - note date slugs sideways, and framed Convention handstamp F.-38 in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1173). Reverse with 'Aus Frankreich / Per Aachen' datestamp (8/4) in blue, Hoya cds in blue and Asendorf arrival cds (9/4) also in blue. Scarce and most attractive entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 629 Argentina

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    1867/68: 5 c. rose red used on 1873 cover to New York endorsed 'Steamer Albers', tied by Buenos Aires cds (Oct 9) in black. Reverse with London cds of transit in red (Nov 11). Struck on arrival with Depreciated Currency NEW YORK / 31 U.S. NOTES datestamp (Nov 22) with unframed '26 / CENTS in black at right.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 630 Bolivia

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    1800/1900c.: Collection on Exhibit leaves with pre-stamp from Colonial period with strikes of Cotagaita, Oruro, Tupisa, post 1825 Republic period pre-stamp usages from Ayacucho, Chayanta, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Cinti, Oruro Llama cachet on 1832 letter, Paz in red, Potosi in green and Eagle cachet in blue and in green, Sucre, 'Franca / Tarija' fancy oval in blue, Tupisa, fine 'Chimba' cover with negative cancel in blue (2), Garcia Essays with black block of four unused and a vertical strip in blue used, 1867 extensive 5 c. green Condors with sheets of 72, block of 66 mint, 1867 document with pen-cancelled block of six and another with 16 examples, rare 5 c. yellow green (4) on 1868 document and including 1867 5 c. green pair on cover cancelled by framed ORURO handstamp in black to La Paz (cert.), 10 c. brown bisected usage on an 1868 document (cert.), Condor 50 c. yellow in a complete sheet of 30 subjects mint (cert.) and used on documents (3), 1867/68 Condor 5 c. lilac with 10 examples in strips of five on document, 1868 50 c. blue on documents (3), unadopted Essay for proposed 500 c. Condor in brown (cert.) and a further example in black (cert.), 1868 (nine stars) with 5 c. green on covers (3), 10 c. red on covers (12) further usages on documents, 50 c. blue used on 1868 document, 500 c. black unused (Scott 14) with cert., signed Sperati Forgery Die Proof in black, 1868 eleven stars 5 c. green on covers (11), 10 c. red on covers (9), including a vertically bisected example used on 1872 cover to Corocoro to pay the 5 c. rate (cert.), 500 c. black imperf. Proof and an unused example (Scott 19), 1878 issue Proofs on card, cancellation study with covers incl. bisected usages, 1887 1 c. and 2 c. in composite Die Proof in issued colours, 1892 Die Proofs for unissued Colombus issue (18) in various colours with differing vignettes and completed Proofs, 1894 1 c. imperf. block of six (cert.), 2 c. red pair imperf. (cert.), postal stationery and covers of the issue, 1897 issue with mint blocks incl. 2 b. blocks (2) and covers, 1899 EF overprints issue with multiples and rare 100 centavos (cert.), 1899 issue with Die Proofs (8), imperforate Proofs on card, 1924 Airmail frame only Proofs (4), 10 c. Die Proof and set optd. 'Muestra' (Specimen), 1925 Airmail cover, 1930 Airmail optd. set and inverted varieties (extensive and scarce group), 1930 Zeppelin Proofs and inverted opt. (cert) etc., together with 1869 Postal Fiscals used on documents. A comprehensive and valuable collection.
    Starting bid : 40,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 631 Bolivia

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    1923: Arms 20 c. dark blue, Perkins Bacon & Co. Imperforate Proof block of 93 stamps, being a complete sheet less seven, somewhat creased and with defects but a scarce archival multiple.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 632 Brasil

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    1832 (April 15): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript at top, struck on despatch with fine straight line SANTOS handstamp in brown.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 633 Brasil

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    1838 (Jan 27): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript at upper right struck with superb framed SOROCABA handstamp in red (Ayres fig. 1505). A beautiful entire with none of the usual tropicalisation.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 634 Brasil

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    1838 (April 24): Entire letter to Sao Paulo rated '20' reis in manuscript at upper right struck with superb SANTOS FISH handstamp in brown. Exceptional and very scarce so fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 635 Brasil

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    1855 (June 12): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Gothenburg, Sweden endorsed internally 'via Solent' (RMSP Steamer), and on front panel 'via Ostend', apparently hand carried to London where struck with framed despatch datestamp on front (July 10). Reverse with two HAMBURG transits in black (July 12). Various manuscript rates, a scarce entire to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 130 CHF

    Lot# : 636 Brasil

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    1858 (Dec 13): Printed Matter entire letter from Bahia to Montpellier, France endorsed 'per Tyne' (RMSP Steamer), carried via London where struck with superb Anglo-French Accountnacy marking GB / 2F PK in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1625 / Salles fig. 3045) in black. Calais entry marking on front in red with '15c.' charge marking in same colour. Reverse with Montpellier arrival cds (Jan 9). A rare and very fine entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 637 Brasil

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    1861 (March 25): Single rate entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Besancon, France endorsed 'Paquet Navarre' struck on despatch with CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / BRAZIL cds in black, with entry marking BRESIL / BORDEAUX cds at left (April 20) in red and charged '8' décimes due in black. 
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 638 Brasil

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    Argentina-Brazil-France 1861 (Nov 14): Double rate entire letter from Buenos Aires to Millau, France carried on the Brazilian Ship 'Diligent' as the French Paquebot 'Saintonge' was under-going repairs in Rio de Janeiro. The mail was transferred there to the 'Navarre' with superb strike of NAVARRE datestamp (Salles 1004 = 'piece d'amateur') in black (Nov 15) on front with characteristic '1' of year date inverted. Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse (Dec 20) where charged '16' décimes in manuscript. Extremely rare, a wonderful entire: one of only two covers known to have been carried by the Brazilian Packet 'Diligent'.

    Provenance: Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145 (April 2006), lot 3086.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 639 Brasil

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    1867 (Nov 24): Entire letter at triple rate from Rio de Janeiro to London, unusually carried by French Packet 'Guienne' via Bordeaux, struck on despatch with 'Rio De Janeiro' cds in black. RIO-JANEIRO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2 cds (Nov 24) in black alongside. Framed Anglo-French Accountancy marking 'FR / 2F 96c.' in black applied in Paris (Van Der Linden fig. 1274). London arrival cds (Dec 20) in red on reverse and charged 2/3 d. to pay in manuscript.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 640 Brasil

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    1832/43: Entire letters (4) all to Rio de Janeiro, with 1832 entire struck with framed LORENA handstamp well struck in brown, 1841 entire struck with circular S. PAULO and framed BRAGANSA, 1841 entire with circular S. PAULO and framed YTU, 1842 entire with framed VA. DE AREIAS handstamp. Usual minor tropicalisations faults but generally very fine.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 641 Brasil

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    British Post Offices 1855: Printed Matter entire letter from Bahia to Genova endorsed 'per Avon' (RMSP Steamer), struck on reverse with superb double arc BAHIA cds in blue (Oct 20). Struck in transit in London with fine framed TABLE 3 / ART. 19 handstamp in black (Salles fig. 1167 / Van Der Linden unlisted). Red Calais entry marking on front (Nov 14), Genova arrival on reverse and manuscript charge '17' on front panel. A remarkable and rare entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 642 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early impression, a huge margined used example with horizontal outer frameline at top, cancelled by small part (SILVEI)RAS straight line handstamp (Ayres fig. 1502) in brown. Cancel with slight acid ink erosion otherwise a superb and attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 643 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early impression, a fine used example with deep colour and showing horizontal outer frameline at top, cancelled by part CORREIO DA BAHIA cds (Ayres fig. 1605) in black (1843). Note the two diagonal lines reaching from the left lower curl of the '3' to the oval frame. An unusual stamp. Cert. Zanini (1972).
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 644 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early impression in a deep shade, used example with good even margins all round, cancelled by large part framed PARANAGUÁ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1384) in black.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 645 Brasil

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    30 r. black, late early impression, fine used with large margins all round and, at base, outer horizontal frame line and part of the interpanneau frame line below, cancelled by part DIAMANTINA oval handstamp (Ayres fig. 1290) in red-brown. Thinned below the oval but a scarce stamp. Signed A. Brun.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF

    Lot# : 646 Brasil

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    30 r. black, late early impression, used example with large margins on all sides, ironed vertical crease and corner bend, cancelled by scarce large part CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres fig. 1615) in red. Slightly grubby but scarce Scott = $ 550.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 647 Brasil

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    30 r. black, early fine impression, a four margined example cancelled by large part CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp in black (1845). Opinion Juchert (2003).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 648 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, a large margined used example showing horizontal outer frameline at top and vertical outer frameline at right, from 2nd Composite plate, cancelled by heavy 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black (1844 with month date '3' inverted).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 649 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, worn impression, fine used example with ample to large margins, cancelled by faint strike of framed S. ANNA DE PIRAHY handstamp (Ayres unrecorded, Maassen S4) in black. Slight staining but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF

    Lot# : 650 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, worn impression, a fine large margined used example, merest hint of paper thin in margin only at lower left, cancelled by part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1256) in black.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 651 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, worn impression, First Composite Plate, State A, position 14; a fine used example with even margins all round, cancelled by large part circular RIO GRANDE / 1843 handstamp (Ayres fig. 1620) in black.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 652 Brasil

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    30 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a superb used vertical pair, margins ample to large with outer horizontal frameline at base, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds (11.7.1844) in black. Minor diagonal bend at left in lower stamp but an attractive and scarce multiple.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF

    Lot# : 653 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early intermediate impression, mint example with ample margins all round, with large part original gum. A very rare stamp Scott = $ 1'100.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 654 Brasil

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    60 r. black, a fine used example with large margins on all sides and vertical outer frameline at left, cancelled by part strike of circular CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1139) in watery magenta ink as usual, with manuscript date '3/4 - 52' inserted in ink, unobtrusive horizontal bend at top but a rare example of a late usage. Signed Darteyre.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 655 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, a magnificent used example with huge margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds (1843) in black.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 656 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early fine impression, used example which has been cleaned and has a slight paper thin at right, but with large margins and showing the vertical frameline at left and horizontal and interpanneau framelines at top, cancelled by I C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Ayres fig. 1617) dated May 5, 1844. Despite faults a rare stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 657 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression in a deep shade, a superb used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frame line at top, cancelled by large part circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp (Ayres fig. 1586) in black. Signed A. Brun.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 658 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early fine impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO Shield handstamp (Ayres fig. 1548) in black dated April 5. A very fine stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 659 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression in a rich shade, ample even margins all round, cancelled by large part straight line S. JOAO DELREI handstamp (Ayres fig. 1170) in red-brown ink. A very attractive stamp.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 660 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression on thin greyish paper, ample even margins all round and showing the horizontal outer frame line at top, minor ironed bends and acid ink, cancelled by near complete strike of framed S. ANNA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1443) in brown. Rare. Signed Richter.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF

    Lot# : 661 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression with large margins all round, in a deep rich shade, cancelled at top by part circular handstamp (same size as the Cidade de Santo Amaro cancellation) in black. Minor age spot but an attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 662 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, large margins all round and showing horizontal guideline at top, neatly cancelled by part 'Correio Geral da Corte' cds in black Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 663 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, a large margined used example showing outer vertical frameline at right, cancelled by part circular CIDADE DE SANTO AMARO handstamp (Ayres unrecorded, Maassen S27) in black. Minor bends and minute thin spot, possibly a natural paper flaw, a fine appearing stamp with residue of original gum on reverse.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 664 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, used example with vertical crease, huge margins with outer framelines at left and at base, close at top with possible repair and close but clear margin at right, cancelled by framed PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1402) in black. Despite the quality, a superb and interesting positional piece.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 665 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression, used example with ample to large margins with vertical frameline at right, minor corner bend, cancelled by part circular CORREIO DE BAHIA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1556) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 666 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early impression in a deep shade, large margins all round with part of horizontal guideline at base, lightly cancelled by part 'Correio Geral da Corte' cds in black. Signed Calves Scott = $ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 667 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression, a large margined used example cancelled in black, probably by 'Correio Geral Da Bahia' circular handstamp (Ayres fig. 1556). White scuff mark below '6' otherwise fine.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF

    Lot# : 668 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression, a fine even margined used example cancelled by large part circular C. GERAL BAHIA DO NORTE datestamp (Ayres fig. 1607) in black. Cert. Miro (1963).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 669 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression, a fine large margined used example, merest hint of hinge thin at top, cancelled by part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1256) in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 670 Brasil

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    60 r. black, late early impression with ample to large margins at sides, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds (1843) in black with month date '8' inverted. An interesting early usage.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 671 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, late early impression, a fine large margined used example cancelled by large part framed SERRGIPE handstamp (Ayres fig. 1498) in red-brown. Scarce and fine.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF

    Lot# : 672 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine large margined used example lightly cancelled in black by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamp.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 673 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine large margined used example lightly cancelled in black.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 674 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, fine used example with staining at left but cancelled by scarce large part circular CORREIO DE MARANHAO datestamp (Ayres fig. 1615) in red (May 10, 1844). 
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 675 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine even margined used example cancelled by part strike of framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp in red-brown ink (Ayres fig. 1311) and part manuscript, a fine stamp. Signed Pfenninger.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 676 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression on yellowish slightly thicker paper, a fine used example with good margins all round and vertical guideline at right, cancelled by 'Correio Gera da Corte' datestamp in black. Signed Rendon Scott = $ 275.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 677 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example lightly cancelled in black by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' datestamp. Cert. Juchert (2003).
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF

    Lot# : 678 Brasil

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    60 r. grey, worn impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by near complete CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds in black (1.10.1843).
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 679 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, worn impression, used example affixed as seal on reverse of November 5, 1845 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro, tied by framed VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp (Ayres fig. 1530) in black. The adhesive with clear to large margins, a repaired hole, vertical crease and the piece originally cut from the entire and placed back. Front somewhat distressed and aged but bearing 'Correio Geral Da Corte' arrival datestamp (Nov 9) in black. Despite the faults, an important cover, being one of only two recorded Bulls Eyes used on letter from Villa De Vassouras (the other ex Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013). Rare.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 680 Brasil

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    60 r. black, Intermediate impression, a fine large margined example with large part circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp in black (Ayres fig. 1586). A fine stamp. Signed Calves.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 681 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with ample margin at top and large margins on three sides, showing horizontal outer frameline at base, minor bend at right, cancelled by large part JUNDIAHY framed handstamp (Ayres fig. 1336) struck in red-brown.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 682 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early intermediate impression, a fine used example with good to large margins all round and trace of vertical outer frameline at left, cancelled by part CORREIO DA BAHIA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1130) in black with framline below. Slight wrinkling and smudge from cancellation but scarce.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 683 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine large margined example, cancelled by large part straight line BAHIA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1129) in black. Slightest of rubbing at top otherwise a fine stamp.

    Provenance: Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60133.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 684 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, paper somewhat yellowish, cancelled by large part framed S. JOZE handstamp (Ayres unrecorded, Maassen S17) in red-brown. A very rare cancellation. Signed Calves.

    Provenance: R. Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4534.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 685 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a huge margined used example showing the vertical outer frameline at left, neatly cancelled by part framed CEARA handstamp (Ayres fig. 1274) in black. A delightful stamp.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 686 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing the horizontal frameline at base, trivial aging, cancelled by large part framed GRAMPARÁ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1311) in red.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 687 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, intermediate impression, a superb top marginal example with horizontal frameline at top and portion of the adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by large part CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds in black. Minor unobtrusive vertical bend in right margin only but rare and most attractive. Signed Miro.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 688 Brasil

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    60 r. black, worn impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and small part of horizontal frameline at lower left, cancelled by part PERNAMBUCO Shield handstamp (Ayres fig. 1548) in black.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 689 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, late intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, vertical frameline at right, cancelled by SOOROCABA framed handstamp (Ayres fig. 1505) unusually struck in black. Ironed diagonal bend but a scarce usage.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF

    Lot# : 690 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, early worn impression, used example with close but clear margin at top, fine on the other three sides with trace of vertical fraameline at right, cancelled by large part VILLA DE S. LUIZ handstamp (Ayres fig. 1184) in brown. Slight paper thin but a good strike of a very scarce cancellation.

    Provenance: Heinrich Köhler Auction (June 1985), lot 4979.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 691 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, worn impression, a fine used example with good margins all round and showing the outer framelines vertically at left and at top, cancelled by near complete framed CIDADE / DE / NICTHEROY handstamp (Ayres fig. 1371) in black.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 692 Brasil

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    60 r. black, early fine impression, a fine horizontal pair with large even margins all round, cancelled by neat complete strike of circular CORREIO DE BAHIA datestamp (Oct 1, 1844) in black. Signed Bühler. Cert. Moorhouse (2015).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF

    Lot# : 693 Brasil

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    60 r. grey-black, late early impression, a superb verical pair with huge margins, showing the outer horizontal frameline at top and vertical frameline at right, cancelled by 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds (26.4.45). Some minor ironed bends of no significance, a scarce and most attractive multiple.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF

    Lot# : 694 Brasil

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    60 reis grey-black, intermediate impression, a large margined used example tied to September 8, 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro (Teixera correspondence) by straight line PIRACATU handstamp in red-brown, the stamp with insignificant small closed tear at mid-right largely due to acid ink from the cancellation, not detracting from the appearance. One of very few examples of the Bull's Eyes used on the front panel of the letter and an extremely rare usage from Piracattu.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 17,000 CHF

    Lot# : 695 Brasil

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    90 r. black, late early impression with just the lslightest trace of wear to the plate, large even margins all round, hinge thin at top not detracting from appearance, cancelled by part 'Correio Geral Da Corte' cds in black. Signed Richter.

    Provenance: Corinphila sale 63 (March 1980), lot 5144.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF

    Lot# : 696 Brasil

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    90 r. black, early intermediate impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and vertical frameline at left, tied to small piece by complete strike of framed CABO / FRIO handstamp in red -brown (Ayres 1248). Lifted from the piece for inspection (which appears to be paper from a document - the Foro's paper- rather than a cover see Alemany sale lot 237 for this usage). Rare and fine. Opinion Holcombe (1993).
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF

    Lot# : 697 Brasil

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    90 r. grey, worn impression, a fine used large margined example cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE cds in black. Tiny buckle in top margin mentioned for accuracy but scarce.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 698 Brasil

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    90 r. grey, worn impression, a fine used example with ample margins all round, cancelled by large part oval BARRA / DE / S. JOAO handstamp in blue (Ayres fig. 1232). An exceptional and very scarce usage. Signed Calves.

    Provenance: R. Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4355.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF
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