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PUERTO RICO POSTAL HISTORY continued...

1855-1873 ANTILLES PERIOD continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
581 c 13a, 14 Cuba 13a, 14, 1857 1r Pale yellow green and 2r Dull rose, single of former and block of 30 of latter (3x10), tied by Parrilla killers to registered official package front sent from the Central Government in San Juan to the Mayor at San German, Cuba #13a, 14, 1857 1r Pale yellow green and 2r Dull rose, single of former and block of 30 of latter (3x10), tied by Parrilla killers to registered official package front sent from the Central Government in San Juan to the Mayor at San German, "Puerto Rico/18 May 63" c.d.s. at lower right and blue octagonal boxed "CERTIF", several stamps with crease, fine and stunning usage; this 61 reales is one of the highest frankings known during the Antillies period for a Puerto Rico package which must have weighed approximately 60oz, plus the "CERTIF" marking from San Juan is a a pre-philatelic handstamp of which fewer than four examples exist. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
582 c 13, 20 Cuba 13, 20, 1857 1r Gray green and 1864 1r Blue on salmon, mixed issue franking comprised of 1857 1r blocks of six, five and four, plus a vertical strip of three plus single and 1864 1r irregular vertical strip of seven, all cancelled or tied bCuba #13, 20, 1857 1r Gray green and 1864 1r Blue on salmon, mixed issue franking comprised of 1857 1r blocks of six, five and four, plus a vertical strip of three plus single and 1864 1r irregular vertical strip of seven, all cancelled or tied by Parrilla killer to the back of a large registered cover sent from Humacao to the "Admin. Gral de Rentas Internas" (tax department) at Puerto Rico, blue "Humacao/20 Jun 65" c.d.s. on front and "Puerto Rico/22 June 65" backstamp, cover somewhat reduced affecting one stamp and refolded, couple trivial stamp faults, fine and rare large mixed issue franking. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $2,200.00
Will close during Public Auction
583 c 21 Cuba 21, 1864 2r Vermilion on buff, single with ample to large margins all around, tied by neat Parrilla killer to 1867 folded letter with clear P. de MayaguezPuerto Rico26 Nov 67 postmark to Genoa, Italy, endorsed Via de Ynglaterra and caCuba #21, 1864 2r Vermilion on buff, single with ample to large margins all around, tied by neat Parrilla killer to 1867 folded letter with clear "P. de Mayaguez/Puerto Rico/26 Nov 67" postmark to Genoa, Italy, endorsed "Via de Ynglaterra" and carried on board the Spanish steamer Barcelona, entered the British mails with "St. Thomas/Paid/No 30 67" datestamp (pencil enhanced), London transit backstamp and boxed "GB/1F60c" accountancy handstamp, Calais entry c.d.s. with "10" decimes due for French transit and Genoa arrival backstamp, very fine; one of only five recorded covers from Puerto Rico franked by this stamp. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,150.00
Will close during Public Auction
584 c 41 Cuba 41, 1869 40c Dull violet, single tied by Parrilla killer to folded cover to Malaga, Spain with Franco handstamp and Puerto Rico27 Dec 69 c.d.s., entered the British mails with Porto-RicoDe 27, 69 backstamp, red London transit and MaCuba #41, 1869 40c Dull violet, single tied by Parrilla killer to folded cover to Malaga, Spain with "Franco" handstamp and "Puerto Rico/27 Dec 69" c.d.s., entered the British mails with "Porto-Rico/De 27, 69" backstamp, red London transit and Malaga backstamps, fresh and very fine; the pre-stamp "Franco" handstamp was not needed since it was franked by a 40c stamp. (Image) Est. $150-200

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
585 c 47a Cuba 47a, 1870 10c Green, diagonal half used as 5c, the lower left half tied by Parrilla killer to official letter from the Mayaguez Customs Office to the Treasury Department in San Juan, MayaguezPuerto Rico16 Mar 70 c.d.s. and Puerto RicoCuba #47a, 1870 10c Green, diagonal half used as 5c, the lower left half tied by Parrilla killer to official letter from the Mayaguez Customs Office to the Treasury Department in San Juan, "Mayaguez/Puerto Rico/16 Mar 70" c.d.s. and "Puerto Rico/18 Mar 70" backstamp, cover opened for display and affixed to backing paper, fine and rare usage, being one of only six known; based on the Royal Order of 7 May, 1856 this type of mail required Official stamps, however the Royal Decree of 4 July, 1866 cancelled the use of these by 1869, from then on postal stamps could be used, as with this cover, requiring only a "Certificate" from the local Postal Administration approving delivery of the letter as seen on the reverse; 1994 APS certificate. (Image) Est. $750-1,000

SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction
586 c 48, 49 Cuba 48, 49, 1870 20c Red brown and 40c Rose, tied together by Parrilla killer on fresh folded cover to Cadiz, Spain, straightline Franco and matching Puerto Rico11 Oct, 70 c.d.s., endorsed Via de Ynglaterra, entered the British mails witCuba #48, 49, 1870 20c Red brown and 40c Rose, tied together by Parrilla killer on fresh folded cover to Cadiz, Spain, straightline "Franco" and matching "Puerto Rico/11 Oct, 70" c.d.s., endorsed "Via de Ynglaterra", entered the British mails with "Puerto Rico/Oc 11, 70" backstamp, red London transit backstamp, arrived in Cadiz with red "4R" due handstamp, very fine; rare 2½ times rate still charged postage due. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
587 c 49 Cuba 49, 1870 40c Rose, beautifully centered single tied by Parrilla killer to fresh folded cover to Cadiz, Spain, straightline Franco and matching Puerto Rico11 Dic 70 c.d.s., endorsed Via Ynglaterra, entered the British mails with PuerCuba #49, 1870 40c Rose, beautifully centered single tied by Parrilla killer to fresh folded cover to Cadiz, Spain, straightline "Franco" and matching "Puerto Rico/11 Dic 70" c.d.s., endorsed "Via Ynglaterra", entered the British mails with "Puerto Rico/De 11, 70" backstamp, red London transit and Cadiz receiving backstamps, very fine and scarce double rate usage, as the 40c stamp was used mostly out of Cuba. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
588 c 51 Cuba 51, 1871 25c Ultramarine, tied by Parrilla killer to Official cover front to Isabela showing blue circular Quebradillas pre-stamp postmark and matching Parrilla killer as well as QuebradillasPuerto Rico 21 Ene c.d.s., very fine one ofCuba #51, 1871 25c Ultramarine, tied by Parrilla killer to Official cover front to Isabela showing blue circular "Quebradillas" pre-stamp postmark and matching Parrilla killer as well as "Quebradillas/Puerto Rico 21 Ene" c.d.s., very fine; one of only two known usages of the pre-stamp Quebradillas marking in the philatelic period. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
589 c 52, 53 Cuba 52, 53, 1871 50c Gray green and 1P Pale brown, single of each tied to each other by Parrilla killer on folded mourning cover to Barcelona with straightline Franco and Puerto Rico27 Ene 71 c.d.s., handstamp endorsed Via de YnglaterraPCuba #52, 53, 1871 50c Gray green and 1P Pale brown, single of each tied to each other by Parrilla killer on folded mourning cover to Barcelona with straightline "Franco" and "Puerto Rico/27 Ene 71" c.d.s., handstamp endorsed "Via de Ynglaterra/Por Perpignan", entered the British mails with "Puerto-Rico/Ja 27, 72" backstamp, red London transit and Barcelona receiving backstamps, fresh and very fine; 1 Peseta stamps are decidedly scarce on cover. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction
590 c 55 Cuba 55, 1873 25c Gray, tied by well-struck San GermanPuerto Rico10 Nov datestamp to cover to Aguadilla with additional straightline SAN GERMAN postmark, cover with a couple worm holes, fine and scarce usage of the straightline handstamp aCuba #55, 1873 25c Gray, tied by well-struck "San German/Puerto Rico/10 Nov" datestamp to cover to Aguadilla with additional straightline "SAN GERMAN" postmark, cover with a couple worm holes, fine and scarce usage of the straightline handstamp as a departure marking in the philatelic period; ex-Gallagher. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction
591 c O5 Spain O5, 1855 Media Onza Black on Yellow Official, clear to large margins, tied to Official cover front to the Mayor at Vega Baja from the Treasury Dept. in San Juan, Puerto Rico3 Set, 66 c.d.s. at lower right, 1864 12r Green (18) affixeSpain #O5, 1855 "Media Onza" Black on Yellow Official, clear to large margins, tied to Official cover front to the Mayor at Vega Baja from the Treasury Dept. in San Juan, "Puerto Rico/3 Set, 66" c.d.s. at lower right, 1864 1/2r Green (#18) affixed on arrival and cancelled by Parrilla killer, since the Mayor did not have free franking privileges, very fine; ex-Gandara. (Image) Est. $150-200

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction
592 c O7 Spain O7, 1855 Cuatro Onzas Black on green Official, vertical strip of three, large margins to in at left, tied by two strikes of Parrilla killer to large Official cover front to the Head of the Finance Dept. at Humacao sent by the Treasury DeSpain #O7, 1855 "Cuatro Onzas" Black on green Official, vertical strip of three, large margins to in at left, tied by two strikes of Parrilla killer to large Official cover front to the Head of the Finance Dept. at Humacao sent by the Treasury Dept. at San Juan 7 May, 1859, fine and rare; one of only a few covers from Puerto Rico known with such a high official franking; ex-Gandara. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $850.00
Will close during Public Auction
593 c   Puerto Rico Spanish Antilles Period balance of the Acevedo collection, 1855-68, comprised of 33 covers and Official fronts showing Cuban stamps used in Puerto Rico, mostly still mounted on his exhibit pages, includes a nice variety of frankings with internal usages, covers to Spain and illegal use of Cuban postage, better frankings include 1862 ½r Green on rose lilac block of eight on Official cover front, 1868 20c and 40c used together to Barcelona, 1869 10c strip of three on registered Official front, 1873 25c tied by straightline "SEIBA" pre-philatelic postmark showing error of spelling of "Ceiba" and much more, generally fine-very fine. Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction
1873-1898 ISSUES
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
594 c 1 1, 1873 25c Gray, tied by blue Parrilla killer to Official cover front from the Mayor of Dorado to the Mayor of Toa Baja, with matching DoradoPuerto Rico21 Mar c.d.s. and very rare DORADO straightline postmark, very fine an uncommon use o#1, 1873 25c Gray, tied by blue Parrilla killer to Official cover front from the Mayor of Dorado to the Mayor of Toa Baja, with matching "Dorado/Puerto Rico/21 Mar" c.d.s. and very rare "DORADO" straightline postmark, very fine; an uncommon use of pre-philatelic marking late in the philatelic period; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
595 c 2 2, 1873 50c Brown, two horizontal pairs, tied to 1874 folded cover to Genoa, clear Puerto-Rico12 Set c.d.s., red LondonSp 29, 74 transit backstamp and Genoa receiver, rated due with Italy 1874 1L Light blue and brown Postage Due (J13) add#2, 1873 50c Brown, two horizontal pairs, tied to 1874 folded cover to Genoa, clear "Puerto-Rico/12 Set" c.d.s., red "London/Sp 29, 74" transit backstamp and Genoa receiver, rated due with Italy 1874 1L Light blue and brown Postage Due (#J13) added and tied by Genoa datestamp, fresh and very fine; handsome double overseas rate usage; 1984 PF and 1985 CEM certificates. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
596 c 3 3, 1873 1P Red brown, single with excellent centering, tied by blue double oval Playa de MayaguezPto. Rico25 Oct 74 datestamp to fresh folded cover to Santander, Spain, endorsed pr Paqte Yngles, entered the British mails with Mayaguez Po#3, 1873 1P Red brown, single with excellent centering, tied by blue double oval "Playa de Mayaguez/Pto. Rico/25 Oct 74" datestamp to fresh folded cover to Santander, Spain, endorsed "pr Paqte Yngles", entered the British mails with Mayaguez Porto Rico/Oct 25, 74"/Unpaid backstamp, red London transit backstamp, extremely fine and rare; one of only three known 1 Peseta frankings; ex-Gallagher. (Image) Est. $500-750

SOLD for $1,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
597 c 5, 7 5, 7, 1875 25c Ultramarine and 1P Brown, singles of each, latter with a few trivial foxed perfs. not noted on the certificate, tied by separate strikes of blue Parrilla killer to folded letter to Soller (Balaeric Islands), clear matching Lares,#5, 7, 1875 25c Ultramarine and 1P Brown, singles of each, latter with a few trivial foxed perfs. not noted on the certificate, tied by separate strikes of blue Parrilla killer to folded letter to Soller (Balaeric Islands), clear matching "Lares, Puerto Rico/23 Oct" c.d.s. and "LARES" straightline pre-stamp marking, Puerto Rico backstamp, endorsed "Correo Yngles", red London transit, bold "T" and "Fr-Cts/1-10" Anglo-French accountancy marking and Spanish "1P.30" postage due marking, fresh and extremely fine; not only a very scarce usage of the Puerto Rico stampless straightline marking in the philatelic period and a seldom seen usage of a 1 Peseta stamp out of Puerto Rico, but also a very rare usage of the accountancy marking, which was only in use for a brief period in late 1875, and only about five covers with this marking are now recorded; 2005 Sismondo certificate; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $3,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
598 c 8a 8a, 1876 25c Bluish grey, horizontal pair with some light toning, tied by Parrilla killer to folded cover to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico3 Jun, 76 dispatch postmark, endorsed Vapor Maurietay de Santo Domingo very fine e#8a, 1876 25c Bluish grey, horizontal pair with some light toning, tied by Parrilla killer to folded cover to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, "Puerto Rico/3 Jun, 76" dispatch postmark, endorsed "Vapor Maurieta/y de Santo Domingo" very fine; ex-Gallagher. (Image) Est. $150-200

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction
599 c 10 10, 1876 1P Black, single tied to folded cover to Malaga, Spain, Puerto Rico dispatch c.d.s. and red 30 Puerto Rico area mark, T1.10 Spanish due handstamp and Madrid transit backstamp, very fine scarce use of this high value from Puerto Ri#10, 1876 1P Black, single tied to folded cover to Malaga, Spain, Puerto Rico dispatch c.d.s. and red "30" Puerto Rico area mark, "T/1.10" Spanish due handstamp and Madrid transit backstamp, very fine; scarce use of this high value from Puerto Rico; the "30" postal area mark was used by Puerto Rico and Cuba as can be seen on the Baeza type circular date markings used out of San Juan from 1842-55. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
600 c 11, 14, 15 11, 14-15, 1876-77 25c Pale violet, 10c Carmine and 15c Deep green, singles of each tied by three strikes of Puerto Rico dispatch c.d.s. to folded letter to St. Thomas (D.W.I.), St. Thomas6.18, 1877 arrival backstamp, some light stamp and cov#11, 14-15, 1876-77 25c Pale violet, 10c Carmine and 15c Deep green, singles of each tied by three strikes of Puerto Rico dispatch c.d.s. to folded letter to St. Thomas (D.W.I.), "St. Thomas/6.18, 1877" arrival backstamp, some light stamp and cover toning, fine; handsome and scarce mixed issue three-color franking; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $1,050.00
Will close during Public Auction

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