1 Jun 2023 – 3 Jun 2023
1268 lots
Lot 10362 | 1785-1810ca Collection of 30 cover fronts and some wrappers sent during the Colonial mail period,
Chile » Postal History
1785-1810ca. Colonial Mail Period: collection comprising 33 covers or cover fronts, with a good range of dispatch and arrivals markings, noted straight-line…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 EUR
Lot 10363 | 1842ca-1858. Republican Period: group of nine internal, incoming and outgoing covers
Chile » Postal History
1842ca-1858. Republican Period: group of nine covers including internal mail with two covers with « Ualparaiso », two showing fine « Santiago. » straight line…
Estimation: 600 – 1’000 EUR
Lot 10364 | 1853, First London Printing, 5c red-brown on blued paper, five examples on cover with « SANTIAGO » pmk
Chile » General issues
THE LARGEST FRANKING OF THE « NUMBER ONE » ON COVER1853, First London Printing, 5c red-brown on blued paper, five single examples, with predominantly large…
Estimation: 7’000 – 10’000 EUR
Lot 10365 | 1854, Lithographed by Henri Gillet, 5 c. pale red-brown, two examples on external mail
Chile » General issues
THE LARGEST LITHOGRAPHED GILLET 5C FRANKING ON FOREIGN MAIL1854, Lithographed by Henri Gillet, 5 c. pale red-brown, two examples, the one at right cut…
Estimation: 8’000 – 14’000 EUR
Lot 10366 | 1855, Second London Printing, 5c red group of eight rare wmk positions or varieties
Chile
1855, Second London Printing, 5c red group of eight stamps with rare watermarks, including positions 49, 60, 180, 233, 235, 236, the six originating from…
Estimation: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 10367 | 1855, Second London printing 5 c. red-brown, cancelled stamps for Rowland Hill’s nephew Ormond Hill
Chile » General issues
CANCELLED STAMPS FOR ROWLAND HILL’S NEPHEW ORMOND HILL1855, Second London printing, 5c red-brown on blued paper, position 2, an excellent example displaying…
Estimation: 7’000 – 10’000 EUR
Lot 10368 | 1858ca Cover from Molina Valparaiso franked with a 10c blue diagonal bisect t
Chile » General issues
1858ca. Cover from Molina to Valparaiso, franked with a « Estancos » 10c blue diagonal bisect, tied by a oily target hs in black, with faint strike of the…
Estimation: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 10369 | 1856-62, 5c Santiago « Estancos » orange-red on 1866 entire letter with « PAPUDO / CHILE / EST » handstamp
Chile » General issues
1857-65, 5c Santiago « Estancos » orange-red, very fine with large margins all round on fresh 1866 entire letter from Papudo to Valparaiso, tied by « Cancelled »…
Estimation: 500 – 800 EUR
Lot 10370 | UNIQUE MIXED FRANKING « COLÓN » IMPERFORATE AND PERFORATED
Chile » General issues
UNIQUE MIXED FRANKING « COLÓN » IMPERFORATE AND PERFORATED1861, Last London Printing, 10c blue, touched at lower right, otherwise good margins, in combination…
Estimation: 6’000 – 8’000 EUR
Lot 10371 | 1843 & 1844 pair of entires; 1843 (Nov 16) from Cuba to France with British P.O. St. Jago-de-Cuba
Cuba
1843-44. Pair of entire letters from Cuba to France; 1843 (Nov 16) with British P.O. « St. Jago-de-Cuba » despatch, reverse with London, Paris and Bordeaux…
Estimation: 80 – 100 EUR
Lot 10372 | 1863-64. A very interesting group of eight entire letters with French maritime postmarks
Cuba
1863-64. A very interesting group of eight entire letters from Santiago de Cuba to Paris carried by French maritime mail, all with French octagonal « Cuba »…
Estimation: 300 – 600 EUR
Lot 10373 | 1867-68, 1r yellow-chrome, second period of printing, block of 45
Ecuador
1867-68, 1r yellow-chrome, second period of printing, block of 45 comprising the upper half of the sheet of 90, positions from 1-9 to 37-45, including…
Estimation: 600 – 800 EUR
Lot 10374 | 1869-73, A UNIQUE COMBINATION FRANKING WITH SAME DENOMINATIONS OF DIFFERENT STAMPS – A VERY RARE POSTAL FRAUD
Ecuador
A UNIQUE COMBINATION FRANKING WITH TWO SAME DENOMINATIONS FROM DIFFERENT FIRST-ISSUE STAMPSA VERY RARE POSTAL FRAUD1869-73, 1r yellow-buff, full to large…
Estimation: 7’500 – 10’000 EUR
Lot 10375 | 1871, 1871, 1r yellow on bluish, horizontal pair, clear
Ecuador
1871, 1r yellow on bluish, pair with clear to mostly large margins, tied by « Franca » dotted lozenge hs on 5 November 1871 entire letter from Guayaquil…
Estimation: 400 – 600 EUR
Lot 10376 | 1871, 1c ochre, imperforate, complete sheet of 150
Guatemala
1871, 1c ochre, imperforate, complete sheet of 150 (10×15), showing full margins all around and displaying the « Contrôle/T.P. » oval hs as control marking…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 EUR
Lot 10377 | 1878, « Indian Woman », four large mint multiples
Guatemala
1878, « Indian Woman », four large mint multiples including 1/2r part sheet of 52 including the first seven horizontal rows and four blank spaces at top,…
Estimation: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 10378 | Haiti: 1863-65. Group of 30 entire letters from Port-au-Prince
Large Lots and Collections
Haiti: 1863-65. Group of 30 entire letters from Port-au-Prince to Paris, all except one with British Jacmel cds and Anglo-French « GB/1F60c » accountancy…
Estimation: 250 – 500 EUR
Lot 10379 | 1881, die proofs, a unique set of 15
Paraguay
1881, die proofs including engraved duty frame proofs of the 1c, 2c and 4c in black, engraved composite die proof of the 1c, 2c and 4c without shading…
Estimation: 2’000 – 3’000 EUR
Lot 10380 | 1813-1900. « Paraguay Siglo XIX » collection mounted on 80 written-up pages
Paraguay
1813-1900. « Paraguay Siglo XIX » collection mounted on 80 pages, all written up for exhibition. The exhibit commences with two very scarce cover and cover…
Estimation: 12’000 – 25’000 EUR
Lot 10381 | 1859 (Nov 10) Envelope to France with 1855-73 1/2rp blue-green, sent via Danish West Indies
Puerto Rico
1859 (Nov 10). Envelope to France with 1855-73 1/2rp blue-green, just touched at lower right otherwise good to large margins, cancelled by very fine oval,…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 EUR
Lot 10382 | Puerto Rico: 1871 (Apr 7) mourning entire from Mayaguez to the USA with 1865-73 4d vermilion
Great Britain » British Post Offices Abroad » Porto Rico
1871 (Apr 7) Mourning entire letter from Mayaguez to the USA with 1865-73 4d vermilion, wing marginal (trimmed perfs. at foot), tied by very fine « C61″…
Estimation: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 10383 | 1860, « Thick Figures » 120c blue, irregular block of three incl. subtype 7D
Uruguay
1860, « Thick Figures » 120c blue, irregular block of three, types 7D-8 / 2, including the subtype 7D in the Hoffmann plating, unused without gum, mainly…
Estimation: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 10384 | 1860 120c in two complete reconstructed transfer blocks,
Uruguay
1860, 120c blue, presented in two complete reconstructed transfer blocks, comprising 12 normal types and 12 subtypes, all used with good margins except…
Estimation: 300 – 500 EUR
Lot 10385 | 1866, London Printing, 5c blue, three well margined
Uruguay
1866, London Printing, 5c blue, three well margined examples, types 9, 56 & 100, used on the first day of issue with Montevideo oval ds on January 10th,…
Estimation: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 10386 | 1872, Montevideo Printing, 5c sky blue, block of 30
Uruguay
1872, Montevideo Printing, 5c sky blue, block of 30 from the lower right corner of the sheet, positions from 55-60 / 65-70 / 75-80 / 85-90 / 95-100, showing…
Estimation: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 10387 | 1871, « Escuelas »
Venezuela
1871, « Escuelas » 50r yellow-green, first printing, a remarkable pair possessing clear to ample margins, delightfully fine impression, unused without gum….
Estimation: 2’500 – 3’000 EUR
Lot 10388 | THE EARLIEST COVER FROM THE AMERICAS EXHIBITING A RATE
Argentina » Outgoing Mail
THE EARLIEST COVER FROM THE AMERICAS EXHIBITING A RATE MARKING1764 (Oct 31). Entire letter from Córdoba del Tucumán to Granada (Spain), most…
Estimation: 2’500 – 5’000 EUR
Lot 10389 | 1767, March 21. Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Cádiz, carried via Portugal a
Argentina » Outgoing Mail
THE EARLIEST EXAMPLE KNOWN OF ANY OF THE EXTENSIVELY USED « YNDIAS » HANDSTAMPS1767 (March 21). Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Cádiz, carried via Portugal…
Estimation: 3’000 – 5’000 EUR
Lot 10390 | 1775, July 30. Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Seville, showing “Bs.AIR.s.” a
Argentina » Outgoing Mail
THE EARLIEST COVER KNOWN WITH A RATE MARKING STRUCK IN THE AMERICAS1775 (July 30). Entire letter from Buenos Aires to Seville, displaying “Bs.AIR.s.” and…
Estimation: 5’000 – 7’500 EUR
Lot 10391 | 1776, March 14. Entire letter sent by Manuel de Basavilbaso, Postmaster of Bueno
Argentina » Postal History
1776 (March 14). Entire letter sent by Manuel de Basavilbaso, Postmaster of Buenos Aires, to Gerónimo Grimaldi, Marquis of Grimaldi, …
Estimation: 750 – 1’000 EUR
Lot 10392 | 1767, Sept. 25. Entire letter from Cádiz (Spain) to Buenos Aires, struck on disp
Argentina » Incoming Mail
1767 (Sept 2). Entire letter from Cádiz (Spain) to Buenos Aires, struck on dispatch with three postmarks in red including “3 De Plata” (reales) rate &…
Estimation: 1’000 – 1’500 EUR
Lot 10393 | 1767 circa. Folded cover from Spain to Buenos Aires, carried via Cádiz as confir
Spain
1767 ca. Folded cover from Spain to Buenos Aires, conveyed via Cádiz as confirmed by the “España” postmark in red (Kouri type VII), rated “3 …
Estimation: 600 – 800 EUR
Lot 10394 | 1772, Nov. 11. Entire letter from Cádiz addressed to the Postmaster Domi
Spain
1772 (Nov 11). Entire letter from Cádiz addressed to the Postmaster Domingo de Basavilbaso at Buenos Aires, displaying “Andalucia/Alta”, “España”…
Estimation: 300 – 500 EUR
Lot 10395 | Withdrawn
Argentina » Incoming Mail
Withdrawn
Estimation: 100 – 150 EUR
Lot 10396 | 1802 (Dec 9, 25). Two entire letters from Vigo to Buenos Aires (Argentina) with España postmarks
Spain
1802 (Dec 9, 25). Two entire letters from Vigo to Buenos Aires (Argentina), including one struck in centre in greenish black with “Vigo/Galicia”…
Estimation: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 10397 | 1802, Dec. 9. Entire letter from Vigo (Spain) to Buenos Aires, bearin
Argentina » Incoming Mail
1802 (Dec 9). Entire letter from Vigo (Spain) to Buenos Aires, exhibiting faint strike of “Vigo/Galicia” hs and “España” postmark in red (Kouri…
Estimation: 150 – 200 EUR
Lot 10398 | 1810 circa. Cover front from Puno (nowadays in Bolivia, then part of the Virreinato del Perú) to Madrid
Bolivia
1810 ca. Cover front from Puno (nowadays in Bolivia, then part of the Virreinato del Perú) to Madrid, very attractively struck on dispatch by “Puno” &…
Estimation: 300 – 500 EUR
Lot 10399 | 1770 circa. Cover front to Santiago de Chile, carried via Cádiz where
Chile » Incoming Mail
1770 ca. Cover front to Santiago de Chile, conveyed via Cádiz where the “España” straight-line in red was handstruck, paying the 13 Reales…
Estimation: 200 – 300 EUR
Lot 10400 | 1790 circa. Cover front from Madrid, bearing the Royal black cachet
Chile » Incoming Mail
1790 ca. Cover front from Madrid, exhibiting the Royal black cachet to indicate official mail (cachets in red were mainly hs on commercial…
Estimation: 300 – 400 EUR
Lot 10401 | 1795 circa. Front of large wrapper sent as official correspondence wit
Chile » Incoming Mail
1795 ca. Front of large wrapper sent as official correspondence with “Por el Rey” heading with contents originating from Madrid, re-addressed…
Estimation: 500 – 700 EUR
Lot 10402 | 1797 circa. Handmade envelope (opened for display) from Spain to a Brigadier, Po
Chile » Incoming Mail
1797 ca. Handmade envelope (opened for display) from Spain to a Brigadier, Politician and Governor in Chiloé (Chile), exhibiting manuscript “Por…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 EUR
Lot 10403 | 1809 circa. Large cover front from Madrid to the Governor of Chiloé (Chile), bea
Chile
1809 ca. Large cover front from Madrid to the Governor of Chiloé (Chile), displaying nearly complete framed oval with coat of arms, a scarce marking applied…
Estimation: 300 – 500 EUR
Lot 10404 | 1810 circa. Cover front from Cádiz (Spain) to the Governor of Chiloé, handstampe
Chile » Incoming Mail
1810 ca. Cover front from Cádiz (Spain) to the Governor of Chiloé, hs in red on dispatch by framed “3Pta” single-rate rate marking and “Cadiz”…
Estimation: 150 – 200 EUR
Lot 10405 | 1810 circa. Cover (two back flaps lacking) from Cartagena to Havana, handstamped
Colombia » Outgoing Mail
1810 ca. Cover (two back flaps lacking) from Cartagena to Havana, hs on dispatch by framed “Cartagena/De Indias./Debe.” and Italic “Santa Fé” postmarks,…
Estimation: 400 – 600 EUR
Lot 10406 | 1800 circa. Cover (slightly reduced at left) from Spain to Guatemala, carried vi
Colombia » Transit Mail
1800 ca. Cover (slightly reduced at left) from Spain to Guatemala, transported via Corunna, displaying “España.” straight-line hs (Kouri type XII)…
Estimation: 600 – 800 EUR
Lot 10407 | 1773-1860 An extraordinary postal history assembly containing 78 items
Cuba
1773-1860 An extraordinary stampless postal history assembly containing 78 items, including 1776 the earliest example recorded of any of the extensively…
Estimation: 25’000 – 30’000 EUR
Lot 10408 | 1791, June 23. Entire letter from León de Nicaragua to Bath (Great B
Guatemala » Outgoing Mail
1791 (June 23). Entire letter from León de Nicaragua to Bath (Great Britain), exhibiting framed blue “Leon” and black Italic “Guatemala.” hs,…
Estimation: 750 – 1’000 EUR
Lot 10409 | 1855, Feb 3. Folded cover from Guatemala to El Puerto de Santa María
Guatemala » Outgoing Mail
1855 (Feb 3). Folded cover from Guatemala to El Puerto de Santa María (Spain), with green origination c.d.s. and “4” rate marking, with subsequent…
Estimation: 750 – 1’000 EUR
Lot 10410 | 1767 (dated inside). Large part of folded letter from Laredo (Spain)
Spain
1767 (dated inside). Large part of folded letter from Laredo (Spain) to Comayagua, conveyed via Havana and Veracruz, displaying “Vizcaia”…
Estimation: 1’500 – 2’000 EUR
Lot 10411 | 1772 circa. Undated single-weight cover to Guatemala, endorsed “
Guatemala » Incoming Mail
1772 ca. Undated single-weight cover to Guatemala, endorsed “Honduras”, hs at Cádiz with “Andalucia/Alta” two-line, boxed “3 Pta”…
Estimation: 200 – 300 EUR