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Uruguay continued...

Lot

Symbol

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

7510

1866: Uruguay, 30 cts. brown-lilac, with France, Napolêon, 80 cts. carmine, used on cover, from MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay) to VILASAR (Barcelona, Spain), 30 cts. tied by heavy barred cancel in black, the 80 cts. by the French Post Office lozenge with anchor, a black boxed 'P.P.' and octagonal datestamp alongside (15 April 1866), also a red 'PD' to left side, to reverse a Barcelona arrival datestamp in black (20 May 1866), sent through the French Consular service in Montevideo, one of the 80 cts. has a fault, there are two glue discoloured strips to either sides, otherwise fine, a rare mixed combination franking. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7535

1866: Numerals, 20 cts. rose, two singles, used on Registered cover, from MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay) to SALDUERO (Spain), tied by framed rectangular 'CERTIFCADO' in blue, cover dated 16 November 1870, with '4R' Spanish due mark in red, to the reverse a Montevideo datestamp in black and a blue 'P.TRANSATLANTICO' dated 11 Dec 1870, filing crease well clear of stamps, which apart from touching just one corner are four margins, a rare Registered cover and attractive franking. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF420.00
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7536

1866/67: Numerals, 10 cts. green, used on Registered cover, from SALTO (Uruguay) to GURIEZO (Spain), tied by black barred cancel, faint Salto datestamp 12 Nov 1872, also a 'CORREO MONTEVIDEO' datestamp alongside (18 Jan 1872) has a '3R' Spanish due mark in black, there is a tear in the cover top and some toning to stamp and parts of cover, a scarce single use on cover from South America to Europe. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7538

1866: Numerals 5 c. blue, two fine examples with the normal irregular perforation, together with France Napolêon laureated 80 c. on cover to Valencia, all three adhesives tied by light framed PD. Reverse with "P. TRANSATLANTICO 25 / 1 73" datestamp in violet struck on incoming shipmail in Lisbon as well as BADAJOZ transit cds. Taxed in Spain with "1 PESETAS." due handstamp in blue. Strong toning and horizontal crease well away from the franking, nevertheless a most interesting item with French vessel to Portugal and from there to its destination in Spain.rnNote: The colour of the TRANSATLANTICO datestamp gives an indication which shipping company brought the cover to Portugal. Between 1860 and 1873, the Messageries Maritimes covers got this strike in violet. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7539

1866: Numerals 10 c. green (lightest file fold), a fresh example on cover to Barcelona, the adhesives tied by light mute obliterator, "CORREO MONTEVIDEO 15 SET 73" despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "P. TRANSATLANTICO 12 / 10 73" datestamp in blue struck on incoming shipmail in Lisbon as well as BARCELONA arrival (Oct 18) cds. Taxed in Spain with "1 PESETAS." due handstamp in blue. An interesting item with British vessel to Portugal and from there to its destination in Spain.rnNote: The colour of the TRANSATLANTICO datestamp gives an indication which shipping company brought the cover to Portugal. Between 1851 and 1873, covers transported by the Royal Mail Steam Ship Company on The Rio - Southampton line got this strike in blue. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

7659

1864: Escuditos 6 c. brick-red, a fine and fresh example with vibrant colour and even large margins all round, on cover to Saron, Cantabria, tied by light "CORREO MONTEVIDEO 10 FEB 65" cds. Reverse with MONTEVIDEO cds of the British P.P., red LONDON and black "VILLACARRIEDO / SANTANDER" transit cds's. Taxed in Spain with "8 Rs" due handstamp. A most interesting cover which was prepaid within Montevideo and made its further journey with British vessel to London and from there presumably to Santander. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM

USA

Lot

Symbol

Lot Description

CV or Estimate

464

1827 (July 4): Entire letter from Hanover New Hampshire to Troy New York, struck on obverse with intaglio handstamp "HANOVER / N. H." in sawtoothed box in blue dated in manuscript "5 July", "12½" rate to New York, a clean example of a stampless classic, written on a holiday. (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

465

1828 (Oct. 8): Entire letter from Opelousas Louisiana to Oxford nearby New Haven Connecticut, struck on obverse with fancy intaglio "OPALOUSAS. / LA" handstamp in black dated in manuscript "Oct 8", no other postal markings, some toning and internal separations. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF3,200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

466

1836 (Sept. 24): Entire letter from Derby Line Vermont to New York, struck on obverse with fancy intaglio handstamp "DERBY LINE / VT." in notched arc band in black dated in manuscript "Sept 24", "18¾" rate to New York, file fold through marking, still an extremely fine strike. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

467

1849 (Sept. 7): Entire letter from New Orleans to St. Louis, struck on obverse with distinct 27 mm intaglio "STEAMER SULTANA OF St. LOUIS" handstamp in red, no other postal markings, some toning and spots, nevertheless a fine shipmail item. rnNote: Not to be confused with the steambot Sultana, a commercial side-wheel steamboat constructed of wood in 1863, which exploded and sank on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865, killing 1,167 people in what remains the worst maritime disaster in United States history.rn (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

468

1844: American Letter Mail Co. (5 c.) black imperforate, a horizontal pair with good to exceptional margins, used on 14 Nov 1844 second sheet of entire letter from New York to Philadelphia, each cancelled by manuscript black ink line, with circular "Forwarded By / American Mail. Co." Philadelphia cachet in red (Nov 15) at right. The adhesives with scissor cut in margin only and unaffected by file folds, an exceptional and very scarce usage with the adhesives tied to the cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2007).rnrnProvenance: The Stuart estate, Nov 1944. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

469

1844, Hale & Co., 6 c. blue, used on cover, from Boston to Philadelphia, just touching part of one side otherwise margins all round, pre-cancelled by magenta cross, very fresh printing, fixed to a clean uncreased entire, with pencil street note above ink address, letter headed up '24 June 1844', very fine example, rare; one of three Hale & Co. manuscript pre-cancels known in magenta and the earliest recorded pre-cancel; an important piece and very attractive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2012).rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

SOLD for CHF2,000.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

470

1845: New York, N.Y., 5c Black Postmaster Provisional, signed ACM with red ink, canceled with blue pen strokes, goodmargined single on fine cover with strong color and impression. Sent from "NEW YORK 30 JUL 5" to Paxton Mass(achusetts), signed Raybaudi und Bolaffi. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

471

18478: Franklin 5 c. pale red-brown on blued, a used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, cancelled by barred grid obliterator in red. Signed Georg Bühler Scott = $ 425. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF280.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

472

1847, Franklin, 5 c. red-brown, imperforate, USA first issue, good to large margins with part right sheet margin, vivid printing, used on fragment in combination with Canada, 1851, 3 p. red, imperforate, first issue, printed on laid paper, full to large margins, bright shade, tied by the Canadian seven ring target cancel, a red 'Kingston U.C.' datestamp 4 June 1851 in red alongside and handstruck "10" mark in red, there is a vertical crease affecting the 5 c. which has a tone spot in bottom right margin, very rare mixed franking, cancelled in Canada to pay the new treaty rate, an important piece of North American postal history.rnrnReferance: "The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada", by Winthrop S. Boggs, illustrated on page 87.rnProvenance: Ex. Dale-Lichtenstein Collection; Ex. Dr. Robertson Collection. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF5,000.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

473

1856: Jefferson 5 c. red-brown, a single example with large even margins all round, used on 1857 single rate cover from New Orleans to Bordeaux tied by "New Orleans / La." cds in black (March 17). Endorsed and carried on Cunard Steamer "America", with "BOSTON / BR: PKT" in black (March 25) and London cds on reverse in red (April 7) and framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais entry marking and charged '8' dêcimes handstruck on arrival. A rare example of the '3 Month rate' applicable from 1 Jan 1857 until 31 March 1857. Some minor file folds not affecting the superb adhesive. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

474

1856: USA Jefferson 5 c. red-brown, two single examples with ample to large margins, right hand stamp just shaved at top, tied to 1856 double rate entire letter from New Orleans to Chalons sur Sâone, France endorsed "English Steamer via Liverpool from Boston 2nd August", by "New Orleans" cds's (July 21) in black. "NEW YORK / BR. PKT." transit in red (July 29) and thence carried on Cunard Line "Niagara" with London cds on reverse (Aug 11). Circular "Etats-Unis Paq. Br. / Calais" cds in black on obverse (Aug 12) and charged '13' dêcimes to pay in black for double rate on arrival. Some stains from gum at top but a rare entire. rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. L. Kapiloff, Siegel, New York, 3 Oct 1992, lot 42. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

475

1851/55: Franklin 1 c. deep blue, Type IV and Washington 10 c. green, Type II in a horizontal pair with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, used on 1855 cover endorsed "per U. States Mail Steamer" from New Orleans to Paris tied by black barred handstamps on despatch with "New Orleans" cds in red (July 15) at left. The fine 10 c. pair also tied by "NEW YORK / AM. PKT." cds (July 25) and carried on Collins Line Steamer "Pacific" with London transit cds (Aug 6) in red on reverse; thence via Calais where charged '8' dêcimes due in black: tariff of 1 Sept 1851. File fold affects the 1 c. but a most attractive and scarce 21 cent prepaid rate (5 c. internal + 16 c. for American Packet). (Image 1) (Image 2)

CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

476

1851: Washington 12 c. black, a horizontal pair with ample to large margins all round, used on 1856 entire letter from New York to the Poste Restante in London endorsed and carried on Collins Line "per Atlantic for Liverpool" cancelled by circular red grid handstamp. "NEW YORK / 3" credit marking below (May 24) in red and London (June 5) arrival alongside. The addressee had moved to Paris and thus the entire was charged '16' dêcimes due on delivery as the letter was considered as a double rate unpaid letter on arrival. A remarkable and most attractive entire.rnrnProvenance: Collection Krug. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM

477

1857/61: 3 c. red-brown and 12 c. black, perf. 12, used on 1858 cover from New Orleans to Paris endorsed "per first Steamer", tied by "New Orleans / La." cds in black with "NEW YORK / 6" credit handstamp alongside in black; the New York PO realising that the cover weighed over ¼ ounce. Struck with framed "SHORT PAID" in red, the cover was carried by Cunard Line Steamer "Africa" with "Et. Unis Serv. V. Br. A" cds in black (May 10) on obverse and the letter taxed at double rate with '16' dêcimes due mark in black. A fine and attractive cover Scott = $ 500+. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM