161. Corinphila Auktion · 2. – 4.

MÄRZ 2010
161 Corinphila auctions · MARCH 2 – 4, 2010

katalog 161 · South & Central America

Catalogue 161 · South & Central America

LOT 812 – 975

South & Central America: Argentina – Venezuela

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South & Central America

Argentina
 Scott 2009 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
812 Confederation 1858 (May 1): 10 c. green, a fine example used on double rate cover to
Tucuman cancelled by "Salta - Franca" framed handstamp in black. Adhesive just touched by
negligible file fold but a scarce and attractive cover. Signed Kneitschel (Gi 2 = £ 300/Scott = $ 750).
(Photo = 1 143) 2 6 200 (€ 135 )
813 Escuditos Error without Accent 1862 (Jan 11): 15 c. blue, first printing, first plate, position
51 on the sheet showing variety "Without Accent" on "U" of "Republica", a lightly used
example, clear close margins just touched at base, nevertheless a very rare stamp (Gi 9c = £ 3'000/
Scott = $ 3'000). (Photo = 1 157) 7a 500 (€ 335 )
814 1850/65: Stampless cover from Buenos Aires to Santa Fe as well as two covers with single
franking Rivadavia 5 c. rose, all nicely cancelled and in good condition. (Photo = 1 www) 11 6 150 (€ 100 )
815 Rivadavia perf 11½, 2nd Printing 1864: 10 c. green in a deep rich shade, used on
4 September 1866 entire letter from San Nicolas to Buenos Aires tied by oval of dots in
black. Tiny inclusion on front panel of entire, a fine double rate cover. (Photo = 1 www) 12 6 120 (€ 80 )

816

816 Rivadavia perf 11½, 3rd Printing 1865: 15 c. sky blue horizontal pair and 10 c. green
single, used on registered 1865 cover, some internal repairs, addressed to Mendoza.
Adhesives cancelled by fine strikes of circular "Admon De Correos San Luis" in blue-green
and three strikes of framed CERTIFICADA at edges of cover. Receiving signature on front
panel of cover dated 15th August 1865 at Mendoza. Small part of cover missing at upper
right but an extremely scarce 40 centavos rate. Signed Kneitschel.  (Photo = 1 141) 12+13 6 1'500 (€ 1'005 )
817 1875 (June 10): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux franked by 1867 10 c. green tied
by cork cancellation in black, carried on French Paquebot "Niger" with octagonal "Buenos-
Ayres/Paq.Fr.J.No.1" datestamp in black (Salles 1072). Charged on arrival (July 6) at double rate
with handstruck "24" decime charge marking. A fresh and fine entire.   (Photo = 1 143) 18A 6 150 (€ 100 )
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818 1877 (Jan 26): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Hamburg franked by 1867 15 c. blue and
1873 1 c. purple tied by part "Buenos Aires-O.M." cds in black, carried on French Paquebot
"Parana" with circular "Ligne J/Paq.Fr.No.5" cds on reverse. Handstruck "80 c" handstamp
in blue and triangular "T"* marking in black, manuscript charges in blue crayon altered from
1 franc 60 c. to 2 fr. 20 c. Reverse with Paris cds (Feb 27) in blue and Hamburg horseshoe
arrival datestamp. A remarkable and rare entire.  (Photo = 1 143) 19+22 6 400 (€ 270 )
819 1876 (June 10): Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Bordeaux franked by 1867-68 5 c.
vermilion (crossed lines) tied by Buenos Aires cds in black, carried on French Paquebot
"Niger" with octagonal "Buenos-Ayres/Paq.Fr.J.No.1" datestamp alongside in black (Salles
1072). Struck with triangular "T" marking and charged on arrival (July 5) at single rate with
handstruck "12" decime charge marking. A fine entire.  (Photo = 1 www) 20 6 120 (€ 80 )
820 National Banknote Co., Local Surcharges 1877: 8 c. on 10 c. green, single example on
1877 entire letter to Lobos tied by Buenos Aires double ring "Oficina 11 de Set.bre.-B.A."
datestamp (March 15) in black. A fine and scarce entire. (Photo = 1 www) 32 6 120 (€ 80 )
821M Wreck Cover 1936 (April 11): Port of Spain, Trinidad, PanAm Flight FAM Route 6, Miami-
Rio crashed on take-off; envelope from California to Buenos Aires, stamps washed off and
showing on reverse "Recibo En Mal Estado" (Received in bad state) label tied by arrival
cds, endorsed "Avion Accidentado / Panair". Only one other cover recorded cacheted at
destination. Rare (Nierinck unlisted/AAMC 36.4). (Photo = 1 143) 6 100 (€ 65 )
822M 1931/32: Lot 30 stamps showing ZEPPELIN surcharges in blue and green, incl. inverted
overprints as well as ten stamps with MUESTRA, all with original gum. C20-C37 * 300 (€ 200 )
823 Buenos Aires 1858: 2 p. blue, fine large margined example on 31 August 1858 entire letter
from Buenos Aires to Rosario cancelled by "ponchito" handstamp in black. Some minor ageing
to letter sheet of trivial importance, a scarce stamp on letter (Scott = $ 800). (Photo = 1 143) 2 6 400 (€ 270 )
824 Various Argentina - Collections and lots. 1889/1982c.: Covers/cards (80) with 1889
cover at 12 c. rate by French Paquebot to Switzerland, 1890 up-rated 4 c. card with 2 c.
green locally used with framed "No. Viejo" handstamp, two covers with "Southampton Ship
Letter" markings-one 1890 example with rouletted 16 c. to Tessin, registered mail, illustrated
postal stationery, Official mail, Antarctic usages etc. 6 200 (€ 135 )
825 1859/62: Exhibit collection with 1859 4 r. green used (3), 1 p. blue (52) unused or used with
partial reconstruction of sheet of 50 types including some pairs and a strip of three; 1 p.
blue on covers (5); 2 p. vermilion unused and used (4); 1862 1 p. rose used (11) and single
franking covers (2) and 2 p. blue used (2). Also three Latour reprint blocks of ten. Condition
generally fine to very fine throughout. An excellent specialized collection. 9-13 2'000 (€ 1'340 )

Bolivia
826 1871 (April 30): Cover from Potosi to Sucre franked by 1868 10 c. red, 11 stars, tied by
"Correio / Potosi" cds in black. One toned perforation but a scarce stamp on letter.
  (Photo = 1 www) 16 6 100 (€ 65 )
827 1895: Cover to Florence/Italy franked by 1890 1 c. rose, perf. 12 and 1894 10 c. yellow
brown (both with gum around perfs.) tied by La Paz barred obliterator with despatch cds at
left, reverse with Peruvian transit and Florence arrival. Readdressed to Solothurn (Sept 8).
An unusual cover. (Photo = 1 www) 28+43 6 60 (€ 40 )
828 1898:  10 c. brown on buff postal stationery envelopes (2), both mailed to Solothurn/
Switzerland, one franked with additional 1894 5 c. deep green and taxed with Swiss Postage
Due 5 c. and 20 c. (different printings) and second envelope taxed on arrival with single
Pistage Due 50 c. on arrival. Small imperfections but an interesting pair.
(Photo = 1 www) 42 6 150 (€ 100 )
829 1894/1979:  Group of covers/cards (20) including illustrated postal stationery cards, 1952
"AR" return envelope and original enclosure, Censored mail etc. (Photo = 1 www) 6 80 (€ 55 )
830M 1930: Lot resp. special selection of 55 Zeppelin stamps unused, incl. normal and inverted
overprints, tête-bêches, stamps showing surcharges in various metallic shades and diff. other
colours as normal as well as MUESTRA overprints, in good condition. C11-26 * 500 (€ 335 )

Brazil
831 1813 (Feb 13): Entire letter from Rio to Porto, endorsed at top "Navio Almirante", struck
with fine strike of "R.O DE JANEIR.O" handstamp in brown, with manuscript '80' rate at
upper right. A scarce entire. (Photo = 1 143) 6 250 (€ 170 )
832 1818 (Nov 14): Entire letter from Hesketh Brothers in Para to Lisbon endorsed at top "per
Conde de Barca" and rated '80' in manuscript, struck with fine and rare "PARA" handstamp
of despatch in brown. Docketing of receipt on reverse (Feb 6, 1819). A fine and rare entire.
(Photo = 1 143) 6 400 (€ 270 )
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833 1819 (Aug 4): Entire letter from Pernambuco to Lisbon endorsed "per Correio" at lower
left, struck with outstanding and extremely fine oval (dotted) framed "PERNAMBUCO"
handstamp in red with rate mark '80' at upper right. Docketing of receipt (Jan 10, 1820) on
reverse of an extremely scarce cover. (Photo = 1 143) 6 400 (€ 270 )
834 1819 (Dec 1):  Entire letter from Maranhao to Lisbon endorsed per "Brig. Birarro" with
manuscript rate '80' at upper right; struck with fine "MARANHAO" handstamp in black.
(Photo = 1 145) 6 250 (€ 170 )
835 1820 (April 5): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon rated '120' in manuscript at upper
right, struck with fine "Ro. DE JANR.O" straight line handstamp in brown. File fold to entire
but scarce. (Photo = 1 145) 6 200 (€ 135 )
836 1820 (June 28): Entire letter from Maranhao to Lisbon endorsed in manuscript "Gallera
Diana" and struck with superb "MARANHAO" in red. Manuscript rate at upper right of 80
reis. A delightful entire. (Photo = 1 145) 6 500 (€ 335 )
837 1823 (March 11): Entire letter from Maranhao to Lisbon endorsed in manuscript "per
Sociedade Feliz" and manuscript rate "Reis 60", struck with superb "MARANHAO" in red.
Manuscript rate (to collect) at upper right of 80 reis. Docketing inside cover stating received
May 27. A fresh and very fine entire. (Photo = 1 145) 6 500 (€ 335 )
838 1823 (July 4):  Long entire letter from Pernambuco to Lisbon endorsed "Via Oporto" in
manuscript with "Reis 60" in manuscript below, struck with fine '80' rate marking and
straight line "CORR.O MARITIMO" in black. Docketing of receipt (Aug 27) on reverse of
a fine and rare entire in fine condition. (Photo = 1 145) 6 400 (€ 270 )
839 1826 (Oct 25): Entire letter from Pernambuco to Lisbon endorsed "per General Sampayo" at
lower left, struck with outstanding and extremely rare hexagonal framed "PERNAMBUCO"
handstamp in red. Manuscript rated at upper right '120' (reis). Extremely rare cover.
(Photo = 1 157) 6 750 (€ 505 )
840 1832 (July 27): Entire letter from Maranhao to Lisbon endorsed "Escuna Leõa" in manuscript,
struck with fine fancy framed "MARANHAO" handstamp in black. On arrival charged with
'160' (reis) and "C. Est de N." both in red. A scarce and appealing entire. (Photo = 1 145) 6 200 (€ 135 )
841 1834 (July 26): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Zurich, Switzerland struck with framed
"Pays D'Outremer /  Par Le Havre" in transit and "C.T.F." (Colonies Transit Française)
handstamp in red (Van Der Linden fig. 862-used 18 years later than listing). Manuscript rates to pay on front
and back in red ink, slight internal repair but a rare entire. (Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )
842 1839 (Feb 14): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon with fair strike of scarce circular
"RIO DE JANEIRO" handstamp in brown, struck on arrival with oval "C. Est de N." and
rate mark '160' (reis) in blue, Lisbon arrival (28/4) on reverse. File fold but a scarce entire.
(Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )
843 1874 (Dec 26): Entire letter from Bahia to Figueira, Portugal endorsed "per Neva" franked
by Dom Pedro 1866 100 r. green pair tied by cork cancel in black with Portuguese '300' (reis)
charge mark applied on arrival, reverse with "Transatlantico" datestamp (Jan 12, 1875) in
green. (Photo = 1 www) 58 6 100 (€ 65 )
844 1875 /Sept 20): Printed "Report of the Santos Market" mailed from Rio de Janeiro to Trieste,
Austria endorsed "Via Southampton per Elbe", underpaid with 1866 Dom Pedro 20 r. red lilac
pair cancelled in black. Rio cds at left and framed Brazilian "Insuficiente" in red. Reverse
with "Verviers / Coeln" TPO and Vienna transit cds, Triest arrival (Oct 20) . Charged due
7 Kreuzer on arrival in blue manuscript. A rare and very attractive cover. (Photo = 1 145) 54 6 350 (€ 235 )
845 1875 (Dec 20): Printed "Report of the Santos Market" mailed from Rio de Janeiro to Trieste,
Austria endorsed "Via Southampton, per Elbe" franked by 1866 Dom Pedro 10 r. vermilion
single and pairs (3) all tied by fine cork cancels in black, part Rio despatch cds and reverse
with oval Trieste arrival (Jan 18, 1876). One pair crossed by file fold which does not detract
from appearance, but a delightful and rare franking. (Photo = 1 145) 53 6 400 (€ 270 )
846 1878 (Feb 3): Cover from Fortaleza to Trieste, Austria endorsed "Via Pernambuco" franked
by 1866 80 r. slate violet pair and single rouletted 1876 100 r. green tied by cork cancels
with "Fortaleza" cds in black of despatch and reverse with Pernambuco cds (Feb 6) and oval
Trieste arrival datestamp (March 3). A fine and scarce cover. (Photo = 1 147) 57+65 6 200 (€ 135 )
847 1878/79:  Dom Pedro rouletted 200 r. black used on covers (2), with single franking to
Corinthie and rare registered usage with a fine horizontal pair on 1881 cover with complete
contents to Genova from Rio de Janeiro, cancelled by cork cancels in black with oval
"Registrada" in red below.  (Photo = 1 147) 73 6 300 (€ 200 )
848 1884 (July 4): Entire letter from Santos to Trieste, Austria endorsed "per Gironde, v. Lisbon"
franked by single 1882/84 200 r. pale rose, Type II, tied by neat Santos cds. Reverse with Sao
Paulo, Rio and Triest datestamps. An attractive entire. (Photo = 1 www) 85 6 100 (€ 65 )
849 1943: Stampless cover to Basel endorsed "Via Clipper", Reseal Censor of despatch at left,
Allied Reseal Censor "Opened By Examiner / I.E.8027", Miami transit cds (July 1) on
reverse with German Reseal Censor strip and invisible ink detector stripe in blue; Basel
arrival (Aug 13) cds on reverse. An unusual cover. (Photo = 1 www) 6 80 (€ 55 )
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in CHF approx. €
850M 1930: Condor Zeppelin "Rs. 10$000" surcharge on 1930 20'000 r. blue vertical pair, upper
stamp with surcharge omitted and lower stamp with surcharge normal and light 'kiss print'
second surcharge above. Black ink screening on large part original gum on reverse. The ink
screen on reverse caused by the print run error that created the variety. An extraordinary pair RHM5c
(unrecorded by Sanabria) and most probably unique. Certificate Moorhouse. var. * 4'000 (€ 2'680 )
851M 1930/33: Lot 19 unused stamps incl. semi-officials prepared for Zeppelin flights, incl. some
varieties, mixed condition. * 300 (€ 200 )
852 Various Brazil - Collections and lots. 1930/35c: Range on stockcard with Brazil 1930
Zeppelin Flight semi-postals mint, 1931 Revolution definitive set mint, 1937 Tourist set mint,
Colombia imperforate Express issue and Dominican Republic 1902 issue in imperforate
mint blocks of four. */** 350 (€ 235 )
853 1935/46: Three diff. issues in sheets mint, 1935 3rd Pan-Am Red Cross x 70 sets,  Child
Welfare x 60 sets and 1946 PUC issue with 70 sets and some remainders etc. ** 400 (€ 270 )
854 1875/2000: Collection resp. lot with 280 stamps used, mainly small values, in addition
89 cards, covers and postal stationery items, in mixed condition and housed in one album. 150 (€ 100 )

Chile
855 Peru Steamship Navigation Company 1852 (March 26): Entire letter, some slight staining,
mailed from Valparaiso to San Francisco with interesting political content, carried on board
PSNC Steamship with good strike of rare "5" barred numeral obliterator in black. Charged
"20" cents due on receipt also struck in black. A rare entire. (Photo = 1 147) 6 500 (€ 335 )
856 1855 (Dec 14): Entire letter from Valparaiso to New York endorsed "Via Panama" with fine
strike of Crown "Paid At Valparaiso" in red, manuscript "2 sh." paid in red crayon at left,
charged "40" (cents) due on arrival. Reverse with British P.O. Valpariaso double arc cds of
despatch. A fine entire (Gi CC1= £ 350). (Photo = 1 147) 6 500 (€ 335 )
857 1867 (Nov 12): Entire letter from Talca to Santiago franked by fine 1862 20 c. green, margin
just shaved at base, tied by "Cancelled" obliterator in black. "Talca"Chile" cds at right.
A fresh and fine entire of great visual appeal (Gi 33 = £ 400). (Photo = 1 147) 13 6 300 (€ 200 )
858 1868 (Nov 2): Cover from Valparaiso to Le Havre, France bearing 1867 20 c. green tied by
cork cancel in black, red Valparaiso despatch cds at right. Mailed via London (Dec 16) where
framed "GB / 2F 87 1/2 c." Anglo-French accountancy marking applied in black and charged
'24' decimes due on receipt.  (Photo = 1 147) 19 6 250 (€ 170 )
859 1871 (May 25): Large part cover, slightly trimmed at right and with closed tear on address
panel, mailed from Talcahuano to New Bedford (thus probably a whaling letter) bearing
1867 5 c. red and horizontal pair of 10 c. blue neatly tied by "Cancelled" obliterator in black.
Talcahuano cds in red of despatch above and reverse with "Callao" British P.O. cds (June13),
thence via Panama (June 20) with "Panama/Transit" cds and large '12' handstamp in black.
(Photo = 1 147) 17+18 6 300 (€ 200 )
860 1876 (June 20):  Official cover from the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Chilean
Consul in Nice, France struck with fine "Santiago / Chile" despatch cds in violet and framed
"Franca" alongside. Bordeaux entry marking in red (July 31) and taxed on arrival at the full
French rate with handstruck '12' for 1 fr. 20 c. due.  (Photo = 1 149) 6 300 (€ 200 )
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861 1878 (July 8): Attractive triple rate four colour franking cover to Italy (via Germany) at 84 c.
rate (3x28 c.) bearing rouletted 1877 2 c. orange horizontal pair, 10 c. blue, marginal imprint
20 c. green and 1878 50 c. lilac all tied by segmented cork cancellations in black. Santiago
cds below in violet and reverse with Valparaiso transit cds. On arrival in Italy the cover was
annotated in manuscript "30 pf." in red crayon being the credit due to Germany. Some toning 21+23+
around roulettes but a fine and attractive cover. (Photo = 1 147) 24+34 6 300 (€ 200 )
862 1879 (April 21):  Official cover from the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Chilean
Consul in Nice, France struck with fine "Santiago" despatch cds and framed "Franca"
alongside. Taxed on arrival (June 3) at the internal French rate of 30 centimes in manuscript.
An unusual treatment of Consular mail. (Photo = 1 149) 6 300 (€ 200 )
863 1885 (April 16): 5 c. violet postal stationery envelope, sent registered to Tomé and up-rated
with 1877 rouletted 10 c. blue, slight ageing, tied by Santiago cds in black with framed
"Certificada" alongside. Tomé arrival cds on reverse and counter-signed as received.
(Photo = 1 www) 23 6 100 (€ 65 )
864 1886 (March 18): Cover from Bolivia to Geneva/Switzerland with sender's cachet on reverse
"Reinecke Y Ca./La Paz", forwarded with oval cachet on front of "Luis Koch y Ca./Tacna"
and Chile rouletted 10 c. orange applied and tied by "Tacna/Chile" cds (April 8) in black.
London transit on reverse (May 11) and Geneva arrival cds. An unusual cover. = 1 149)
(Photo 29 6 350 (€ 235 )
865 1886 (June 28): 5 c. violet postal stationery envelope, mailed to Bordeaux, France and up-
rated with 1877 rouletted 10 c. blue tied by "Rinihue" datestamps in black. Reverse with
Bordeaux arrival cds (Aug 3) in black. (Photo = 1 www) 23 6 100 (€ 65 )
866 Various Chile - Collections and lots. 1856/65: Classic first type 'Colon' selection, with
Santiago printings 5 c. rose red (17) including three pairs with one on front to San Juan;
10 c. blue (various printings, mostly 1862 London issue) with two pairs incl. one on
piece showing one stamp diagonally bisected, twelve further examples incl. cover front to
Argentina franked by four 10 c. Some cancellation interest and condition generally fine. 200 (€ 135 )
867 1856/91: Group of covers (4) with Desmadryl 5 c. used on June 1856 entire letter to
Valparaiso, London printing 1855 5 c. used on cover to Valparaiso, 1867 10 c. blue and
20 c. green used on letter to Lima; also an 1891 registered cover with four rouletted 5 c. 3+8+
ultramarine ex Ovalle. Condition varies but generally fine. 18/19+28 6 150 (€ 100 )
868 1894/1924: Stationery cards (34) mostly used 1 centavos values, majority with printed backs
for German Shooting Club, Deutsche Krankenkasse, Santiago Philatelic Society (1896),
Union Helvetica (1894, illustrated), Sociedad Suiza (in colour), Belgian Society, card with
pair of Postage Due 1 c. red on yellow etc. 6 120 (€ 80 )

Colombia
869 1879 (Sept): Cover from Bogota to Vienna franked by 1877 10 c. brown on white wove
paper tied by oval "Bogota" handstamp in black, thence via British P.O. with "Savanilla/
Barranquilla" datestamp in black. Reverse with London transit cds in red (Sept 26) and
Vienna arrival cds. Taxed on arrival at 64 kreuzer due in blue crayon with accountancy credit
"1-10" (francs) at lower left. An unusual and fine cover. (Photo = 1 149) 74 6 160 (€ 105 )
870 1859/65: Selection with 39 stamps used (mainly) and unused, incl. United States of New
Granada, mixed condition, on stockcard. 350 (€ 235 )
871 1889 (Feb 1): Registered cover to Davos/Switzerland franked by 1883 10 c. orange on yellow
tied by violet Bogota datestamp, further strike at left (Feb 7) in violet; 1883 Registration
10 c. red on yellow at left. Framed "Barranquilla" registration cachet in blue and fine circular
"Ligne D/Paq. Fr. No. 2" French Paquebot cds (Feb 23) all on front of attractive cover.
(Photo = 1 149) 119+F8 6 450 (€ 300 )
872 1892: Covers (2) from Bogota to Davos/Switzerland, one franked by vertical pair of 1890/91
5 c. deep blue on blue with fine "Ligne D / Paq. Fr. No. 2" octagonal Paquebot cancel in blue
(Feb 23), the other cover with single 1890/91 10 c. brown on yellowish with "Ligne D / Paq.
Fr. No. 4"in blue (April 23), both in fine quality. (Photo = 1 149) 144a+146 6 450 (€ 300 )
873 Tolima 1870: 5 c. black on blue wove paper, a fine used vertical strip of five cancelled
"Guamo" in manuscript. A fine and very scarce multiple (Scott = $ 225+). (Photo = 1 157) 5 200 (€ 135 )

Lot numbers in bold = lot is illustrated in this catalogue. Lots showing “www” are only shown
on our Internet website: www.corinphila.com
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874M 1920 (Oct.): 10 c. brown-red, the complete sheet of 68 copies with printer's imprint
"C.Valiente M., Litografo, B'quilla" at lower left, with ten rows of six stamps with the two
alternating designs and 11 th row showing the two designs struck four times in tête-bêche
format alongside the imprint. Some negligible toning and sheet with original gum (unusual).
A rare and attractive multiple (Gi 13a+14a = £5'750/Scott not listed). ** 500 (€ 335 )
875M 1920/21: Compl. set of five values, unmounted mint and in fresh colours, 10 c. yellow
double, some fine spots, but delightfull. (Photo = 1 www) C12-C16 */** 100 (€ 65 )
876M Compl. set of five values in unmounted mint blocks of four, fine o.g. and fresh of colours,
10 c. with sheet margin at top, few fine spots, but rare and delightful. C12-C16 4** 300 (€ 200 )
877M 1921: Part set of  10 values to 3 pesos, very fine o.g. and in fresh colours, scare thus.
(Photo = 1 www) C25-C34 ** 80 (€ 55 )
878M Part set of eleven values to 3 pesos in very fine lower left corner blocks of four, all unused
mint with full o.g. and in fresh colours. C25-C34 4** 150 (€ 100 )
879M 1923/28: Compl. set of 14 values to 5 pesos, incl. registration stamp, fresh unmounted mint,
each value with bottom sheet margin, registration stamp from the left lower corner sheet. C38-C50+
(Photo = 1 www) CF1 ** 80 (€ 55 )
880M Compl. set of 14 values to 5 pesos, incl. registration stamp, in mint o.g. corner blocks of four,
up to 1 peso from the lower left corner sheet, 3 peso from the top left corner as well as 2 p. C38-C50+
and 5 p. from the lower right corner sheet, scarce multiples in very fresh colours. CF1 4** 200 (€ 135 )
881M 1929: Compl. set of 14 values to 5 pesos, incl. registration stamp, unmounted mint o.g.
singles and in marginal corner blocks of four from the upper left corner sheet, fresh and C55-C67+
fine. (Photo = 1 www) CF2 4** 100 (€ 65 )
882M 1920/32: 10 c. yellow + 15 c. blue + 30 c. black/rose + 50 c. green unmounted o.g. copies, C12/14+
some fine spots, but delightful as well as 1932 part set of 11 values to  2 pesos, unmounted C16+
mint. (Photo = 1 www) C83/93+CF */** 80 (€ 55 )
883M 1932:Complete set of 13 values up to 5 pesos, incl. registration stamp, fresh unmounted C83-C95+
mint, fine. (Photo = 1 www) CF4 ** 80 (€ 55 )
884M 1930/34: 'Simon de Bolivar' and 'Cartagena' issue, Scadta ovpted. compl. set of three and
four values in unmounted o.g. singles and in superb marginal blocks of four, high values in C80-C82+
corner blocks, slight splitted perf. noted, but all fresh and fine. (Photo = 1 www) C111-C114 ** 100 (€ 65 )
885M 1959: Miss Universum Luz Marina Zuluaga, 5 p. multicolored, a compl. mint sheet of 100
stamps, printed by Courvoisier SA of La Chaux-de-Fonds/Switzerland (Scott = $ 3'250/Mi = € 6'000). 851 ** 750 (€ 505 )

Colombia: Scadta

886

886M Alemania 'A'. 1925 (March): Austria 10000 K. tied by Mödling cds. (Vienna) together
with machine ovpted. 'A' on Scadta 5 c. orange yellow in an horiz. pair + 20 c. grey + 20 c.
registration stamp, all marginal corner copies and cancelled "Servicio Postal Aereo Scadta
Barranquilla 6.IV.1925" on registered envelope to Bogotà with arrival mark on reverse. An C38-C41+
attractive franking and unrecorded in 'Die Flugpost von Österreich' by Roland F. Kohl (Kohl 2.E.a). CF1 6 750 (€ 505 )
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887M 1925 (March): Austria 3000 K + 5000 K (small stains at upper left perf.) tied by Mödling
cds. (Vienna) together with machine ovpted. 'A' on Scadta 5 c. orange yellow + 10 c. green +
15 c. carmine and 20 c. registration stamp cancelled "Servicio Postal Aereo Scadta
Barranquilla 5.IV.1925" on registered envelope to Bogotà with arrival mark on reverse.
Scadta 5 c., 10 c. plus registration stamp with sheet margin from top of the sheet, 5 c. with
small spot at lower perf., cover with filing hoirz. crease at left, not affecting the stamps.
Despite small faults an appealing cover and rare Austrian acceptance (Kohl 2.G.a = 1'600 pts). C38-C40+
(Photo = 1 149) CF1 6 400 (€ 270 )
888M 1926 (Aug 9): Machine overprinted 'A' 30 c. blue tied by "Servicio Postale Aereo Scadta
Barranquilla" transit mark on registered cover without registration stamp and therefore taxed
on dispatch and additionally franked with Venezuela 25 c. on 5 c. brown (Scott 288) and
Bogotà arrival cds. on reverse. Small part of flap missing, 30 c. slightly soiled with short
perf. on top, but  a scarce usage of an 'A' overprinted Scadta stamp in Venezuela.
(Photo = 1 149) C42 6 400 (€ 270 )
889M 1927 (May 6): Registered envelope from Berlin to Honda franked with Germany 75 Pf. rate
tied by "Berlin C" cds. in combination with Scadta machine overprinted. 'A' 30 c. blue plus
registration stamp, showing Barranquilla transit cds. (30.V.) and blue registration cancel on
reverse for the flight Barranquilla - Honda. (Photo = 1 www) C42+CF1 6 120 (€ 80 )
890M 1925/32: Lot four covers showing diff. frankings and usages, incl. two registered covers,
one bearing 3 x 1 Mk. Zeppelin stamps to Cali ((1932), other machine ovpted. 'A' on Scadta
5 c. brown together with 20 c. grey and registration stamp from Berlin to Bogotà, further two
usages of unoverptrinted 30 c. on cover as well as two p.p.c.'s to Essen/Germany. 6 300 (€ 200 )
891M Brazil 'Br'. 1931 (Aug 4): Combination card Do-X/Scadta from Rio de Janeiro to Cali,
franked with Brasilian adhesives (5, one on rpicture side), cancelled by large cachet of  Rio
and dispatched to the Do-X flight  to Port of Spain/tTrinidad with transit mark (10. Aug.),
forwarded to Barranquilla and uprated with Colombia 4 c. + 5c . + Scadta Golddollar 5 c.
yellow, all tied by "Servicio Postales Aereos Barranquilla, 17.III.1931" and showing Cali
arrival mark 2. Sept.). (Photo = 1 153) C68 6 300 (€ 200 )
892M Estados Unidos 'EU'. 1928 (Oct 24): Machine ovpted. 'EU' on Scadta 5 c. orange yellow
+ 10 c. green + 15 c. carmine together with US airpost 5 c., tied by oval New York Registry
d.s. , US franking by NY duplex, on envelope to Ecuador, showing of front 'SS/Sant Marta'
ship cancel, Barranquilla transit cancel (8.XI.) for the flight to Cartagena with arrival mark
of Nov. 9th to Guayaquil. (Photo = 1 www) C38-C40 6 150 (€ 100 )
893M 1923/26: Lot two covers franked with Scadta handstamped 'E.U.' 30 c. and 60 c.as well as
large part of front of cover franked with machine ovpted. 'EU' on 20 c. grey and 50 c. green, C29+C31+
each in horiz. pairs (50 c. two pairs), a high 2 p. 40 c. rate for the flight Barranquilla - Bogotà. C41+C44 6(6) 250 (€ 170 )
894M Great Britain 'GB'. 1926 (July 13): Machine ovpted. 'GB' on Scadta 30 c. blue and
additional 3 c., tied by Barranquilla cds. on envelope from London to Bogotà with arrival
mark on reverse 15. VII). Cover sent by 'two cover system' to Barranquilla for the flight to
Girardot. (Photo = 1 www) C42 6 100 (€ 65 )
895M Russia. 1931 (Feb. 2): "Henning" Cover from Leningrad franked with Russian adhesives
(6), cancelled by large cachet of  "Leningrad - Berlin Air Link", uprated with Colombia
4 c. and five adhesives of Scadta Golddollar 5 c. yellow (3 on reverse), all tied by "Servicio
Postales Aereos Cali, 17.III.1931". (Photo = 1 153) C68 6 250 (€ 170 )
896M Various Scadta. 1922 (May 24): Scadta 15 c. orange brown horiz. pair tied by dateless
"Servicio Postal Aereo Scadta Medellin" h.s. with sep. datestamp plus additional 3 c. on
cover to Barranquilla. (Photo = 1 www) C27 6 120 (€ 80 )
897M 1923/32: Lot six covers franked with 10 Scadta stamps, incl. registered envelope from
Bogotà to Barranquilla 1923), First flight cover Barranquilla - Maracaibo/Venezuela (1925)
as well as First flight Cali - Barranquilla (1932). 6 350 (€ 235 )

Cuba
898 1815 (Oct 12): Entire letter from Havana to Vera Cruz/Mexico struck with superb ISLAS
DE/BARLOVENTO in black and "3" (reales) marking in red. Minor acid inking but a superb
and attractive entire.   (Photo = 1 www) 6 120 (€ 80 )

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Ecuador
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899 1875/2000: Collection 1300 stamps used/unused, incl. some better values, full sets, many
topics, part sheets etc., in addition 28 cards and covers (daily mail), in good condition and
housed in one album. 200 (€ 135 )
900 1872 (Aug 3):  Entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima franked by fine horizontal pair of
1865/72 1 r. yellow, four margins all round, tied by dotted "Franca" lozenge in black. Lima
arrival cds on reverse of a fresh and fine entire. (Photo = 1 153) 4 6 120 (€ 80 )
901 1870 (Aug 8): Entire letter to Lima franked by superb large margined 1865/72 1 r. yellow
horizontal pair tied by neat "Guayaquil" cds in blue. Reverse with Lima arrival (Aug 12) cds
in black. An attractive entire. (Photo = 1 www) 4 6 120 (€ 80 )
902 1865: Judicial cover bearing irregular block of twelve 1865 1 r. yellow in deep fresh
shade with full to large margins all round, showing complete vertical strip of ten, all tied
by "Riobamba" datestamps (June 6). Small imperfections with stain, scissor cut between
block and one or two creases of negligible importance. Reverse with docketing of receipt.
A remarkable first issue cover. (Photo = 1 www) 4 6 250 (€ 170 )
903 1782/1942: Small group of Colonial period revenue stamped paper, with examples from
Quito (1782), Latacunga (1783), Ambato (1785), Papel Sellado from 1840's to 1870's
(21 items), 1884/85 imprints in colour (7), 1887/88 Sello 1st Class etc. in different colours
(5), 1889/90 (5), 1891/94 (10), later period (post 1900) with 17 items incl. some with
"Defensa Nacional" stamps etc. An unusual group. 250 (€ 170 )
904 1865/72: Superbly written-up old time collection with study of the first issue paper and
relevant used examples of the embossed Arms in corner of the 1/2 r. from the sheets
(positions 1-2,11-12,73-74, 83-84), first printings of 1 r. in green and yellow mint, 1/2 r. blue
incl. mint multiples with Proof pair in black and 1871 issued stamp in blocks of eight (2) and
a block of 24 and plentiful used examples; 1 r. yellow and buff with mint blocks, 1 r. used
with embossed Arms and various papers, 4 r. mint (3) and used etc. A marvellous collection
and an excellent opportunity for the classic collector. 3'000 (€ 2'010 )
905 1865/72: Companion volume to the previous lot with study of cancellations on the first  and
second issues, with Guayaquil 9 pointed 'star' cancels in black or red, superb selection of
mute cancellations, manuscript cancellations (incl. Azoguez, Babahoyo, Cuenca, Chimbo,
Esmeraldas, Guano,Guaranda, Jipijapa, Ibarra, Loja, Pillaro, Portoviejo); framed "Ambato"
and cds usage on 1865 4 r., framed "Babahoyo" types, red "Balzar" cds (4), "Chimbo" on
1/2 r. pair and "Chimbo Franca" on 1 r. yellow, framed "Loja" in red, Daule, Machala,
Montecristi, Pichota, Pujili (on 4 r. in red) cds usages, Zaragua str. line on 1865 1/2 r., 400+
stamps/pieces etc. Viewing essential and rewarding. 3'000 (€ 2'010 )
906M First Provisional Issue '50 Cts. 50' on 10 c. green, unmounted mint o.g. example with bottom
sheet margin, fresh and fine. Extremely rare, only 100 stamps printed (Scott = $ 700).
(Photo = 1 157) C6 ** 250 (€ 170 )
907M Compl. set of 11 values to 25 s., incl. registration stamp, all superb unmounted mint o.g., C16-C25+
fresh and fine (Scott = $ 575). (Photo = 1 www) CF2 ** 100 (€ 65 )
908M 1928/29: Provisional issue, four single stamps, incl. '75' on 15 c. carmine (41 degrees, only C2a/3+
500 printed) as well as 1929 part set of eight values to 10 s. plus registration stamp, all C5+C16/
unmounted mint and of fresh colours (Scott = $ 670). (Photo = 1 www) 23+CF2 ** 150 (€ 100 )

Guatemala
909 1829 (Aug 1): Entire letter from Guatemala City to London struck on entry with superb
"Portsmouth / Ship Letter" in red and London arrival cds (Dec 5) on reverse. A fine and early
usage. (Photo = 1 153) 6 200 (€ 135 )
910 1852 (Dec 1): Cover from Guatemala City to Crefeld /  Prussia endorsed "per Belize,
Southampton & Ostende" at top, with superb strike of double arc "Guatemala" datestamp
of despatch in black and handstruck "4" (reales) marking, reverse with British P.O. "Belize"
datestamp (Dec 15) in black, London transit (Jan 19, 1853), Aachen red transit and arrival of
the following day. Some acid inking on front panel but a rare cover. (Photo = 1 153) 6 400 (€ 270 )
911 1865: Covers (2) to France, with April 1865 entire letter struck with Guatemala despatch cds
and "Panama / Transit" (April 15) three line datestamp, via London (May 14) and struck with
Anglo-French Accountancy marking "GB/2F 87 1/2 c" in black; second cover identically
mailed but with framed "GB/1f 90c." marking applied in London (Nov 29). A fine 'matched
pair'. (Photo = 1 153) 6 450 (€ 300 )

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Haiti
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912 1881: Collection of the Quetzal Issue and others with 1881 1 c. in mint block of 12,
cancellation study (43 stamps), 1886 issue mint showing overprint varieties etc., a few later
issues. 250 (€ 170 )
913 1884 (March 19): Formula Card to Germany, one or two minor bends, with most unusual
mixed issue franking of 1881 2 c. vermilion on yellowish imperforate and 1882 2 c. dark
violet perf. tied by "Port -Au-Prince Haiti" cds in black. Repeated strike of desptach cds
alongside and London transit cds in red on reverse. Rare. Ex collection Sabattini. Certificate
Moorhouse. (Photo = 1 155) 1+8 6 500 (€ 335 )
914 1894/98: Small group of covers (6, with 12 adhesives) all franked by 1896 or 1898 Palm
Tree issues, addressed to Grandson, Switzerland. 6 150 (€ 100 )
915 1881/1979: Collection 430 stamps and four souvenir sheets used/unused, incl. some better
values, in addition 55 cards, picture postcards and covers, in good condition and housed in
one album. 200 (€ 135 )
916M 1928: Two official envelopes from the "Prefecture du Cap Haitien" and "Prefecture des
Arrondissements de la Grand Anse et Tiburon", addressed to Port-au-Prince, both showing
blue double-circle airmail-cachet, some ageing. (Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )

Honduras
917M 1925: First flight Tegucigalpa - Puerto Cortez on November 5th (Müller No.7), envelope
addressed to Philadelphia/USA, postage nicely cancelled in violet. (Photo = 1 153) 6 400 (€ 270 )

Mexico
918 1856/1997: Collection 700 stamps used, mainly small values, in addition 116 cards, picture
postcards, daily mail and a few stationery items, in good condition and housed in one album. 300 (€ 200 )
919 1868/1968c.: Covers/cards (100) with 1868 issue covers, 1871 stampless entire to New
York, multi-franked "Bulletin D'Expedition" cards, Civil War covers, Airmails, extensive
and interesting postcards, Censored mail, TPO's etc. 6 250 (€ 170 )

Panama
920 1889 (May 21): Round the World Card. Austria 5 kr. rose red stationery card mailed with 1883
3 kr. green, tiny perf. defect, tied by Wieden in Wien cds, thence to Colon with "Transito/
Colon" cds (June 19) in red, to Panama on the following day where 1887 5 c. black on green
applied and tied by black obliterator. Mailed on again via San Francisco (July 31 & Aug 3) to
care of Austrian Consulate in Shanghai with faint violet "U.S.Postal Agency-Shanghai" oval,
and blue "Shanghai Local Post" cds (Aug 30), thence back to sender with Vienna arrival
(Oct 22). A delightfully attractive and rare card. Signed Todd A.I.E.P. (Photo = 1 155) 10 6 500 (€ 335 )

Paraguay
921 1910 (Nov 1): Cover to Brazil franked 5 c. on 1904 2 c. carmine rose (4, two with double
surcharge variety) and pair of 5 c. on 60 c. chocolate brown tied by "Ultima H. Puerto/ 147+
Asuncion" datestamps with arrival cds on reverse. An attractive cover.
(Photo = 1 www) 147c+150 6 80 (€ 55 )

Peru
922 1798c.: Colonial Period cover from Yca to the Customs House in Chincha Baja, manuscript
rated at 6 1/2 reales (rate of 1788 = 2 r. for 1 ounce, 1/2 r. for each additional ounce, under
150 miles), struck with superb "YCA." handstamp in brown (Colareta 1). An exceptional and
rare cover. (Photo = 1 155) 6 300 (€ 200 )
923 1840c.: Cover from Chiclayo to Pativilca (addressed to the Administrator of Posts for the
San Martin District) rated 3 1/2 reales in manuscript and struck with very fine abbreviated
"CHIC" handstamp in red (Colareta 1). A fine and scarce cover. (Photo = 1 155) 6 220 (€ 145 )

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925

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in CHF approx. €
924 1845c.: Cover by sea route via Islay from Cuzco to Lima addressed to General Don Pedro
Cisneros, struck with fine strikes of oval framed "CUZCO-FRANCA" (Colareta 11f.) and
straight line "VAPOR" handstamps in black. (Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )
925 The Callao “FRANCA” Label. 1849 (April 2 and February 21): Outer letter sheet from
Callao to Lima bearing yellow label handstamped “FRANCA.” in red (20.5 x 4.5 mm), sold
by the Callao Postmaster only for mail to Lima at 1 real each. This cover was mailed on the
same day as the Eitner example (Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4015); and is matched
with a further entire to Lima dated in February (after the label was authorised) and struck
with the identical “FRANCA.” handstamp in red denoting the pre-payment, but endorsed at
top “2 a classe”. A remarkable and very rare pair of covers, with just 8 to 10 covers bearing
the yellow provisional label recorded. (Photo = 1 156) 6 2'000 (€ 1'340 )
926 1850 (June 30): Entire letter to the Consul General of France in Lima, struck with exceptional
example of fancy framed "CALLAO" handstamp in black (Colareta 3). The earliest recorded
use of this handstamp. (Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )
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942 933

939 927 928 813

948

938

906

937

839 934 873

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927 1858: 1 d. blue, horizontal pair with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by complete
strikes of dotted "Chicl." (Chiclayo) handstamps in red. A delightful pair in superb condition
(Scott = $ 400+). (Photo = 1 157) 1 160 (€ 105 )
928 1858: Error of colour 1/2 peso rose red, a superb four margined used example, position 1 of
the fourth row of the Transfer with coloured dot in margin at lower right corner, cancelled
by dotted "Pisco" cancellation in black, merest trace of minor paper thin otherwise superb.
A very rare stamp so fine (Scott = $ 3'000). (Photo = 1 157) 5 1'500 (€ 1'005 )
929 1858 (March 10): Cover from Piura to Lima franked by vertical pair of 1858 1/2 peso orange-
yellow cancelled by straight line "Piura" handstamp in black. A rare cover and used within
the first fortnight of issue. The stamps have been removed from the cover for checking,
ironed and replaced slightly lower. Despite faults, a rare early usage of a multiple of this
stamp. Ex collection Bustamente. Opinion Holcombe. (Photo = 1 155) 6a 6 1'000 (€ 670 )
930 1858: 1/2 peso orange, four used examples of fair to very fine appearance, one used on
piece cancelled "Lima 1-2-3"  in black, another similarly cancelled, third with "Trux." dotted
cancel and fourth example in a rich deep shade cancelled at Paita. All have faults (Scott =
$ 1'200). (Photo = 1 www) 6+6a 400 (€ 270 )
931 1858: 1 d. blue, lot 24 used copies incl. two horiz. pairs and a strip of three as well as an
unused horiz. pair, various color-shades and cancellations, on album page with description,
good condition (Scott = $ 1'160). 7 500 (€ 335 )
932 1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, fine margined example cancelled by superb strike of dotted numeral "5"
in black. Rare. (Photo = 1 157) 8 100 (€ 65 )
933 1859: 1 p. red, a vertical pair cancelled by superb strikes of framed "Callao / Vapor"
handstamps (Lamy & Rinck fig. 62) in black. One stamp with thin but of marvellous appearance.
(Photo = 1 157) 8 120 (€ 80 )
934 1860/61: 1 d. deep blue, third setting, a superb used vertical strip of four with large margins
all round; cancelled by "Arequipa" cds's in black (18 May 1862) and by Lima grid cancel.
A superb and rare multiple. (Photo = 1 157) 9 200 (€ 135 )
935 1860/61: 1 d. blue with zigzag lines in spandrels, lot some stamps incl. varieties, in addition
two covers. 9 300 (€ 200 )
936 1862 (Dec 22): Registered entire letter from Pasco to Lima franked by horizontal pair of
retouched 1860/61 1 p. red cancelled by complete framed "Pasco" handstamp (Lamy & Rinck fig. 6)
in conjunction with three line "Pasco / Certificacion / Franca" handstamp (fig. 55) in black.
Reverse with Pasco and Lima (Dec 25) datestamps and countersigned for receipt. A superb
and rare entire. (Photo = 1 155) 11 6 500 (€ 335 )
937 1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a superb mint strip of five, with large margins all round, close at
lower left but clear. Strip of fine colour, with light diagonal crease, large part original gum.
A scarce mint multiple. (Photo = 1 157) 12 * 300 (€ 200 )
938 1862: 1 d. pink, a superb used example on small piece with variety: frame struck sideways,
tied by bold strike of British P.O. "Panama" cds in black (5 July 1865). A magnificent usage
and most attractive piece. (Photo = 1 157) 12a 5 150 (€ 100 )
939 1862: 1 d. deep red, a superb used strip of four with large margins all round, cancelled by
neat "Trujillo" datestamps (9 May 1863) in black. A magnificent and very rare strip in this
shade. (Photo = 1 157) 12 180 (€ 120 )
940 1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a superb used strip of seven, tiny scissor cut above third stamp and
minor crease between first and second stamp otherwise in splendid condition and of excellent
appearance, cancelled by neat "Pasco" datestamps (3 June 1867) in black. A delightful and
rare multiple. (Photo = 1 157) 12 250 (€ 170 )
941 1867 (May 27): Cover from Lima to Cadampino / Ticono / Switzerland franked by 1862
1 d. rose tied by Lima cds, thence via Callao British P.O. and London (June 27) with red
cds on reverse and struck with Anglo-French Accountancy marking "GB/1F 90c" in black;
thence via Paris where struck with Accountancy marking "F./31" in black (Van Der Linden fig. 1163).
Envelope a tad tired due to journey, however a rare cover. (Photo = 1 159) 12 6 350 (€ 235 )
942 1863: 1 p. brown, fine used strip of six cancelled by dotted "Cuzco" cancellations on each
stamp, manuscript "Recibida" at right in ink. Large margins all round, a couple of minor
inclusions and creasing but an extremely rare multiple of excellent appearance.
(Photo = 1 157) 13 400 (€ 270 )
943 1862/63: 1 Peseta brown, the remaining selection consisting of one Die Proof on white paper,
eleven unused and 28 used stamps in various color-shades, also showing diff. cancellations,
furthermore one bisect on small piece and two covers, mixed condition. 13 500 (€ 335 )
944 1866 (Jan 28): Entire letter written from Lima to Edinburgh, Scotland; carried as a consignee's
letter by Ship's captain and mailed on arrival with Great Britain 1858 1 d. red pl. 71 tied by
London duplex (March 2) in black. Edinburgh arrival cds on reverse. File fold away from
adhesive, a scarce entire. (Photo = 1 www) 43 6 120 (€ 80 )
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945 1866 (Feb 21): Entire letter from Lima to Piura struck with "Lima-M" despatch cds in blue
and taxed with framed "20-Centavos" handstamp in black. An unusual entire.
(Photo = 1 www) 6 150 (€ 100 )
946 1868: 1 d. green, the superb strip of ten with margins all round, each stamp cancelled by
fine strike of dotted "Chach.s" (Chachapoyas) handstamps in black. Slight vertical crease
between fourth and fifth stamps and some ageing on reverse, none of which detracts from
appearance of a very rare multiple.  (Photo = 1 www) 14 400 (€ 270 )
947 1869 (Aug 19): Outer letter sheet to Lima franked by 1868 1 d. green with coil-join overlap
missing leaving stamp half green and half white, cancelled by dotted "Paita" handstamp in
black. Lima arrival cds on reverse of an unusual cover. Signed Lamy. (Photo = 1 155) 14 6 150 (€ 100 )
948 1872: 1 p. orange, a used strip of five with central stamp showing coil join, all cancelled with
"Pasco-T" datestamps (1 Nov 1872) in black. A rare multiple. (Photo = 1 157) 15 350 (€ 235 )
949 1876 (Sept 23): Cover from Arequipa to Germany franked by combination of 1872 1 p.
orange and 1866 Llama 5 c. green pair cancelled by "Areqpa / Pral" datestamps in black
and, in transit, by "C38" Callao British P.O. obliterator. Reverse with Callao datestamp (Sept
27), London datestamp (Oct 30). Taxed in transit with "T" mark on front and manuscript
"1.70" in ink and in blue crayon. Thence via Verviers / Coeln TPO to Langmeil. Some toning
around adhesives but an extremely rare combination. (Photo = 1 155) 15+16 6 750 (€ 505 )
950 1866/95: Imperforate Colour Trial Proofs (11) for 5 c. value in rose red, orange, violet and
green; 10 c. in green, red, brown and deep blue; 20 c. in green, brown and blue; fresh and Proofs
fine on white India paper, scarce. (Photo = 1 www) 16/18 (*) 120 (€ 80 )
951 1870: 'Trencito' 5 c. pale red, used example on slightly creased outer letter sheet from the
French Consulate in Callao to Lima tied by "Callao" datestamp (Oct 12) in black and with
Lima arrival cds on reverse. A very rare and early usage of this stamp: whilst both Gibbons
and Scott list this issue from 1871; both Jaretzky and Moll cite usages from May 1870.
(Photo = 1 159) 19a 6 300 (€ 200 )
952 1903 (Jan 22):  Chile 2 c. red on green postal stationery card, used example addressed to
Lima, underpaid and taxed on arrival with pair of overprinted 1902 1 c. on 20 c. deep blue
pair tied by Lima cds in black. Black "T" and "5" mark applied on despatch and blue crayon
"2" alongside. Card with two worm holes but scarce.  (Photo = 1 159) J37 6 200 (€ 135 )
953 Various Peru - Collections and lots.1858/1892: Small balance of a Peru classic collection
with various classics including 1858 1 d. (2), 1858 1 p. red (2), 1863 1 d. rose pink with
'frame struck sideways' variety, 1863 1 p. brown, 1868 1 d. green strip of four; fine 1855
"Lima / Vapor." datestamp on cover to Islay, multi-franked 1892 registered cover to Germany
etc. (27 stamps, 2 covers).  160 (€ 105 )
954 1858/1938: Attractive selection of mostly 19th century material on various types of pages,
incl. an important section of early Coat of Arms with cancellations and multiples, later issues
with Trencito 5 c. red, Llama 10 c red in a horiz. pair, officials and postage dues, fine. 600 (€ 400 )
955 1858/1872: Old-time collection with1858 1 d. mint and choice used examples (14, two
cancelled in red), 1 p. (8, one with superb "Jauja" in blue), 1|2 peso buff (2, one cancelled in
red), Dec. 1858 1 d. mint and used (12), 1 p. used (11), 1860 1 d. mint (2) and used (25, incl.
strip of four and five pairs), 1 p. mint (6) and used (21 incl. one example with rare "Supe"
cancel in blue and pair with oval "Cuzco" in blue), 1862 1 d. mint (11, incl. strip of four) and
used (38, incl. two strips of four and a strip of 8 in pale shade), 1 p. brown mint and used
(3 plus a bisect on piece); 1868 1 d. green mint (6) and used (55 plus a bisected usage on
cover); 1872 1 p. orange mint and used (14 incl. strip of three); 1870 Railway 5 c. mint pair
and used (8 plus a cover); 1873 Llama mint (5) and used coil join example with red cancel
etc. A superb and most exceptional collection. 1/15 4'000 (€ 2'680 )
956 2008: Peruvian New Issues, the extraordinary collection of 80+ imperforate complete mint
sheets on gummed paper, all printed by TG&S with imprints and dates in sheet margins, with
some showing partial printing compared to issued designs, hardly any duplication and a lot
for the thematic dealer with stamps featuring Ballet, Christmas, Marijuana, Opera, Orchids,
Owls, Police, Pre-Colombian Art and Artifacts, Sopders, Theatre etc., also some progressive
sheets from Honduras featuring John Paul II. ** 300 (€ 200 )
957 1830/69: Covers (4) with circa 1839 cover to Chacas with fine "YUNGAY" handstamp
in brown (Colareta 1), 1860 stampless Official cover with dotted "PUNO" handstamp to
Arequipa, also two stampless covers to Valparaiso with different types of framed "IQUIQUE"
or "YQUIQUE" despatch markings in black. 6 220 (€ 145 )
958 1858/74: Small group of classic covers (4) with 1858 1 d. blue pair on November 1858 cover
tied by dotted "Huanc." cancellation and single franking of 1 p. red ex same correspondence,
further cover with 1858 1 p. red cancelled dotted "Pasco", Dec. 1858 1 p. red on cover
cancelled dotted "Pisco", 1868 1 d. green on cover tied by large "Yquique" datestamp and
cover to Genoa with 1 d. green taxed on arrival with Italian Postage Due 30 c. and 2 lire
values. 3+4+8+14 6 500 (€ 335 )
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959 1866/95: Cancellations collection, a superb old-time lot (hundreds) with 1866 5 c. green with
variety of different cancels in red and black; covers from Guanape and another with framed
"Lima Quinta-Distribuc." diamond; 10 c. vermilion with used strips of three, four and seven;
1867 taxed cover to Paita with framed "Deficit-10-Centavos" and registered cover with four
10 c. ex Huancavelica; 20 c. brown used with "D87" of Iquique; 1874 issue with splendid
array of blue, red, violet and negative seal cancels, a marvellous lot that would be nigh on
impossible to replicate nowadays. 16-115 6 1'500 (€ 1'005 )
960 No lot.

Salvador

961

961 1884 (May 27): Cover from the Italian Consul in San Salvador to the Minister of Foreign
Affairs in Rome, franked by marginal examples of 1879 2 c. rose and 10 c. black (2), paying
the double rate, tied by blue-black circular obliterators. Red San Salvador despatch cds at left
and reverse with Italian Consular cachet in black and faint Rome arrival cds. A delightful and
scarce cover. Signed Sottoriva (Mi 10/II+12). 14+16 6 800 (€ 535 )

Uruguay
962 1874 (Sept 9): Entire letter from Montevideo to Valparaiso, Chile franked by un-cancelled
1866 10 c. green, struck with double circle Montevideo despatch cds in blue and '15'
(centavos) charge marking applied on arrival in red. (Photo = 1 www) 36 6 120 (€ 80 )
963 1873 (May 12): Entire letter from Montevideo to Genova, Italy franked by perf. 1866 10 c.
pale green, mailed via London (June 16) and taxed on arrival with 1870 Postage Due 30 c.,
40 c. and 1 lire (Sassone 7, 8, 11) all tied by Genova cds's. A fresh and fine entire that opens well
for Exhibit display. (Photo = 1 159) 36 6 400 (€ 270 )
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964 1879 (July 6): Cover to Genoa franked by sheet marginal 1877/79 rouletted 10 c. vermilion
tied in black, oval Montevideo datestamp alongside. Slitted for disinfection in face panel
(well away from adhesives) and struck with italic "con Bastim. Morcant." in black. Charged
on arrival with handstamped '4' in black and Italy Postage Due 1870 40 c. applied and tied
by Genova cds (Aug 1). A fine and very scarce cover. (Photo = 1 159) 41 6 400 (€ 270 )
965 1883 (Feb 22): Registered cover to Paris franked marginal strip of three 1877/79 rouletted
5 c. green in a vertical strip of three and two 10 c. vermilion tied by "A" obliterators of
Montevideo. Blue registered label at top and Le Havre entry mark at left (March 29). Minor
ageing around adhesives but a scarce franking. (Photo = 1 159) 40+41 6 300 (€ 200 )
966 1881(March 8):  Cover to St. Antonio /  Ticino /Switzerland franked by sheet marginal
1877/79 rouletted 10 c. vermilion tied by Montevideo cds, reverse with Giubiasco cds (June
3) and straight line "St. Antonio" struck in green. (Photo = 1 159) 41 6 150 (€ 100 )
967 1877/79: 20 c. bistre, rouletted, tied to underpaid cover to Prussia by barred obliterator in
black, with two strikes (one on reverse) of "Verviers-Coeln" Railway marking in black, the
cover being charged 80 pfennig due in crayon on receipt. (Photo = 1 www) 42 6 100 (€ 65 )
968 Various Uruguay - Collections and lots. 1859: Government issue "sun" with thin numerals,
60 c. - 240 c., the fine selection of 100 stamps used and unsed in excellent quality, put
together over a period of more than 30 years, all in deep fresh color and showing various
cancellations in black, red, blue and bluish-green, also comprising three unused single
stamps 80 c. yellow/orange as well as a vertical pair (only few known), a rare offer for the
advanced collector or great opportunity for a dealer in Latin American stamps, on six album
pages. 7-12 20'000 (€ 13'400 )
969 1859 "El sol de Mayo" 60 c. - 120 c. with thick numerals, remainder 68 stamps of a
specalized collection, incl. colour-shades, cancellations and varieties incl. Legrand-variety,
mostly signed Ferchenbauer, in good condition, partly on album pages with description. 13-16 2'000 (€ 1'340 )
970 1859/64: Lot 80 stamps government issue "sun" with thick and thin numerals as well as
coat of arms, used (mostly) and unused, showing various cancellations, color-shades and
varieties, a few on small piece, good condition, on three stockcards. 400 (€ 270 )
971 1864/66: Lot some Escuditos with and without overprint. 300 (€ 200 )
972 1866/67: Selection with imperf. 1 c. black mint interpanneau margin block of six and a used
pair, 5 c. with reprinted Die Proofs in black & blue, mint block of six, single on and off cover,
10 c. marginal mint block of four and a used single, 15 c. used and a piece with perf 10 c.
tied by "G" obliterator and small piece with perf. 20 c. rose diagonally bisected (signed E. J. 29-
Lee). Generally fine and most unusual group (12 items). 32+36+38 200 (€ 135 )
973 1866/1881: Covers (4), two with single frankings of imperforate 1866 5 c. blue used from
Montevideo to Buenos Aires, and two covers with single frankings of 1877 10 c. vermilion
used to Italy, one from Montevideo and the other from Paysandu. Generally fine to very fine
group. 30+41 6 120 (€ 80 )

Venezuela
974 1865 (Nov 25): Cover from La Guayra to Bordeaux franked by 'Robert Todd' 1864 2 r. green
tied by "Admon De Correos-La Guayra" datestamp in black (and also by 8 decime charge
handstamp applied on arrival) with London transit cds on reverse (Dec 14) in red and Anglo-
French accountancy marking "GB/1F 60c." in black. File fold away from adhesive, a fine
and scarce cover. (Photo = 1 165) 6 500 (€ 335 )
975 1881: Cover to Austria franked by 1880 25 c. orange yellow (2) tied by Caracas cds, fine
octagonal "Venezuela / Lig. A. Paq. Fr. No. 1" datestamp below in red (Dec 6) and reverse
with both Paris and Graz cds's (26/12). (Photo = 1 165) 71 6 80 (€ 55 )

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