1822c.: Registered cover from Montevideo to Paysandú with corners of cover with"##" to denote registration, manuscript "Sale el 23 de Nov.bre" at lower left, struck with "CERTIFICADO", "MONT.Vo." and "FRANCA" handstamps in red (Tizón figs. 3, 6 and 7). Sender's name on reverse and signed internally as received. Some overall spotting and a horizontal crease at base but very rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 290
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1830c.: Prepaid cover from Mercedes to Buenos Ayres struck with fine strike of abbreviated "MECEDES" handstamp (Tizón fig. 1 = EXT) in red. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 291
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1856 (Oct 1): Diligencia 60 c. indigo blue, an unused example, position 5 on the sheet of 35 subjects, with exceptionally large margins for this issue and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, of lovely colour, fresh and fine without gum. A superb stamp, rarely found so fine. Cert. C. Hernández Rocha (2007) Scott = $ 1'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 292
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1856 (Oct 1): Diligencia 60 c. indigo blue, an unused example, position 3 on the sheet of 35 subjects, with exceptionally large even margins for this issue, of lovely colour, fresh and fine without gum. A superb stamp. Cert. C. Hernández Rocha (2004) Scott = $ 1'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 293
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1926 (March 1): Ramon Franco Flight Montevideo - Buenos Aires with his plane 'Plus Ultra', registered envelope (No: 023638) from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, franked with Airpost 10 c. scarlet and additional National postage, tied by duplex machine cancel, endorsed "Por hidroavion Plus Ultra" and "Gentilezza del heroico aviador Comandante Franco" in manuscript. On reverse officially sealed by "CIERRE OFICIAL / CORREOS DE LA REPUBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY and backstamped "BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA 2 MARS 26 13-15". Slightly stained envelope as ususal, vertical and horizontal bend away from adhesives.rnThe Spanish Commander Ramon Franco flew from Palos de la Frontera, in Huelva, Spain on January 22 and arrived in Buenos Aires on January 26 and stopped at Gran Canaria, Cape Verde, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo. He carried three letters from the King of Spain to the Presidents of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. The 10,270 km journey was completed in 59 hours and 39 minutes. After this famous flight he returned to Montevideo (Feb 25) and on March 1 he was given by the General Post Master 14 letters to carry back to Buenos Aires, before returning to Spain. The event appeared in most of the major newspapers worldwide. Throughout the Spanish-speaking world the Spanish aviators were glamorously acclaimed, particularly in Argentina and Spain, where thousands gathered at Christopher Columbus square in Madrid. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 4227
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1857 (Dec 5): Cover from Montevideo to Bilbao, Spain struck on despatch with double arc "MONTE-VIDEO" cds in black (Dec 5) and very fine "♚ / PAID / AT / MONTEVIDEO" in black with manuscript "1/-" prepaid in red. Transit cds of "Santa Cruz de Teneriffe" in red (Jan 9, 1858) and Bilbao cds (Jan 29) on reverse; charged "8Rs." to pay upon arrival. A fine and scarce cover Gi = £ 1'400.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 541. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 4228
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1855 (Feb 3): Prepaid cover from Montevideo to Bilbao, Spain struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / MONTEVIDEO" in black alongside '1/-' rate in red manuscript, disinfected with slits. Reverse of envelope showing double arc MONTE-VIDEO cds (Feb 3) in black and Bilbao arrival cds (March 30) in red where charged '4R' due in red. Rare and very fine cover Gi = £ 1'400.rnCollection Phil Kenton, Harmers, Zurich, 17 Nov 2005, lot 1164. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 4229
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1868 (Jan 29): Great Britain 1865 4 d.vermilion pl. 9 in a horizontal pair and 1867 1 s. green pl. 4 in a vertical pair, used on registered cover from Montevideo to Riom, France each pair cancelled by bold strike of the "C28" obliterator with REGISTERED handstamp at left applied on despatch (earliest recorded usage in Parmenter & Gordon) in red with fair only 'Monte-Video / Paid' cds at right (Jan 29). 'Registered / London' transit and scarce "Registered / PD / London" datestamp at left (March 5). French CHARGÉ in black and reverse with French 'rate box' and Riom arrival (March 6). Sensibly opened for Exhibit display, an important visually splendid and extremely rare cover. Signed E.J.Lee.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1035; Collection Andrê Bollen, DF, Zurich, 29-30 March 1984, lot 11722A; Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept 2000, lot 50. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 4230
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1869 (Nov 9): Combination cover at double rate with Uruguay 1866/67 10 c. green perf. (Scott 36), tied by 'Montevideo' cds in black with Great Britain 1867 10 d. red-brown and 1867/73 1 s. green pl. 4 in a horizontal pair used on 1869 cover from Montevideo to Paris tied by two strikes of the "C28" obliterator. 'Monte-Video' despatch cds on reverse (Nov 9) in black and thence via London where oval red 'PD' applied. Paris arrival cds (Dec 18) on reverse. This cover mentioned in Parmenter & Gordon on page 8/27. Cover slightly trimmed at top (note imprint 'Administration de la Compagnie Dramatique Italienne') but a remarkable usage and one of just three combination covers recorded.rnProvenance: Collection "Windsor", 28 Oct. 1983, lot 689; Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 267. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 4231
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1871 (Oct 27): Cover from Montevideo to London, endorsed "p. Pacific Str. Araucania" franked by Great Britain 1867/73 1 s. green pl. 5 in a vertical pair, tied by bold strike of "C28" obliterator in black with "MONTEVIDEO / PAID" code B cds in red (Oct 27). One or two wing margin perfs. insignificantly blunted and not detracting from the appearance of a fine and scarce cover. Cert. RPSL (1987).rnProvenance: Collection J. Grant Glassco, RL, 25-27 Nov. 1969, lot 1037; Collection Dr. D.N. Seaton, Cavendish, Derby, 10 Sept 2014, lot 543. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 4232
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1864 (March 2): Great Britain 1856/57 4 d. rose, a used example tied to 1864 cover from Montevideo to France endorsed 'Packet Anglais' tied by Uruguayan Post Office datestamp "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" in black (March 2). Carried on British Packet with London transit cds (April 4) in red and struck with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black and charged '8' dêcimes due on receipt. A tad soiled but a most exceptional usage, already described by Robson Lowe in 1950 as "Believed unique" and the only cover recorded by us to date.rnProvenance: Collection McGowan, RL, London, 26 July 1950, lot 453; Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1030; Harmer London, 11 March 1993, lot 47. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 4233
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1864 (Sept12): Great Britain 1862 9 d. straw, a single example used on small envelope from Montevideo to Devonport, tied by French Paquebot 'Anchor' lozenge of dots with octagonal URUGUAY / SAINTONGE Paquebot datestamp at left (Sept 15). Reverse with French transit cds and struck in Paris with oval "FR./2F 20c." Accountancy handstamp and charged '8' (pence) due to pay upon arrival. Backstamped London and Devonport (Oct 19). A beautiful and unique cover.rnProvenance: Collection Luca Biolato, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 28 Nov 2000, lot 586. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5134
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Spanish Colonial Period 1792 (Jan 9): Entire letter from Montevideo to Buenos Ayres rated '1' in manuscript for shipping fee across the River Plate, struck with fine strike of "MONT.VO" in red (Guinovart & Tizon fig. 1). A rare and early entire. Signed Dias. Cert. C. H. Rocha (2008).rnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila (1982). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5136
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Spanish Colonial Period 1800 (Oct 8): Entire letter from Malaga to Montevideo, Uruguay addressed to one Don. Benito Calzada, struck on despatch with two line "MALAGA / ANDA. BAXA." in red (Guinovart & Tizon #4) and watery but complete strike of "ESPAÑA" handstamp in red applied in La Coruña. Two vertical disinfection slits, no docketing of receipt but a fresh and fine entire. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 99.rnNote: A single weight entire, less than 5 adarmes would have been charged 3 Reales de Plata fuerte.rnProvenance: Collection Carlos Chaves, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 19 Nov 2009, lot 505. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5138
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1852 (Nov 8): Entire letter probably from Rio de Janeiro via Montevideo to Buenos Ayres endorsed "per Condesa" in manuscript, struck with superb strike of oval framed "MONTEVIDEO / 8 NOV / (52)" handstamp in black and charged '10' centavos to pay upon receipt. Less than fifteen covers have been recorded with this datestamp: only used in 1852 on incoming foreign mail. A fine and rare cover. Cert. C.H. Rocha (2008).rnProvenance: Collections Charles Jewell (1966) and Roberto Hoffman (1982); Collection 'Concordia', Investphila, Lugano, 22 March 2009, lot 1911. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5140
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Brazilian Province of Uruguay "Cisplatina Province" 1826 (June 2): Large part cover from Montevideo to London endorsed "p. H.B.M. packet Lord Hobart" struck on despatch with straight line "MONTV.O" despatch handstamp in red (just four recorded), and struck on arrival with italic manuscript filled "4 Oz. at 14/s. per Oz" handstamp in black with the requisite charge "£ 2.16s." alongside in manuscript to pay upon receipt. London Foreign Post Office arrival on reverse (Aug 18) in black. An exceptional cover - the Brazilian fleet was blockading the River Plate whilst this letter was in transit and thereafter Falmouth Packets called at Rio de Janeiro. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 100. Rare and most attractive, an extraordinarily high rate to pay upon arrival, just four recorded outgoing covers are known mailed during the Brazilian occupation of Uruguay. Unique.rnProvenance: Collection Sabattini, Afinsa, Madrid, 20-21 Sept, 2000, lot 2; Collection Paulo Comelli RDP, Investphila, Lugano, 16 March 2012, lot 1168. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5143
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Falmouth Packets 1845 (July 2): Entire letter written on board the "HMS Eagle" off Montevideo to West Wittering, Chichester, carried by "HMS Spider" to Rio and thence on the "HMS Peterel" and struck on arrival in Falmouth with superb circular "BUENOS AYRES / O" handstamp in red. Reverse with London transit cds and Chichester arrival cds (Sept 26) in black, rated at '2/7d.' to pay in manuscript (2/5 d. for the Maritime voyage + 1 d. internal charge to Bath + 1 d. Captain's gratuity). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 101. A lovely entire.rnNote: The Anglo-French blockade of the RÃo de la Plata was a five-year-long naval blockade imposed by France and Britain on the Argentine Confederation ruled by Juan Manuel de Rosas. It was imposed in 1845 to support the Colorado Party in the Uruguayan Civil War and closed Buenos Aires to naval commerce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5145
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Falmouth Packets 1838 (Jan 23): Entire letter written during the first French Blockade of the River Plate, sent from Montevideo to London and endorsed "p. Packet". Struck on despatch with fine straight line "MONTVO." handstamp in red. Carried on the "HMS Cockatrice" to Rio and thence on the "HMS Reindeer" to Falmouth at quadruple rate. Reverse with "London" double arc arrival (May 15) in black and charged "10/3d." due in manuscript. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 102. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5146
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Falmouth Packets 1845 (Sept 10): Entire letter, with extraordinary script inside, mailed from blockaded Montevideo to Blaye, France with faint straight line "MONTVO." handstamp in red. Carried throiugh the blockade of the combined Anglo-French Squadrons by the US Frigate "Raritan" to Rio and thence per "HMS Resistance" to Plymouth Dock. Struck with superb two line "PACKET LETTER / DEVONPORT" in black (Robertson P2), and thence via London (Dec 21) where "Colonies / &c. Art. 12" applied in red. Boulogne entry mark in red and Blaye arrival on reverse (Dec 26) where charged '20' dêcimes due in manuscript plus '1D' handstruck for delivery. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 102. A fine and unusual entire.rnNote: The Anglo-French blockade of the RÃo de la Plata was a five-year-long naval blockade imposed by France and Britain on the Argentine Confederation ruled by Juan Manuel de Rosas. It was imposed in 1845 to support the Colorado Party in the Uruguayan Civil War and closed Buenos Aires to naval commerce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5156
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Messageries Impêriales 1861 (Aug 16): Cover from Montevideo to Prussia endorsed "via Burdeos", franked by France 1853 40 c. orange and 80 c. carmine, clear to good margins, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge with faint octagonal "URUGUAY" Consular datestamp (Aug 16) alongside (Salles fig. 1061). Carried on the "Saintonge" to Rio and thence via the "Estramadure". Red framed "PD" at left and circular "Aus Frankreich Per Aachen / Franco" in red (Sept 20). Manuscript confirmation of sending date written across the cover but an early and scarce cover. Illustrated in Editon D'Or 59 on page 108. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5160
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RMSP 1865 (Dec 30): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York at double rate, endorsed "via Southampton p. Steamer", struck on despatch with oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Dec 31), carried on the "Magdalena" to Southampton. Thence via London (Feb 4) and HAPAG Steamer "Hammonia" on her last New York voyage and struck with "New York Am. Pkt." arrival (Feb 26) and "90" (cents) due marking for double rate and Depreciated Currency handstamp "U.S. NOTES / 138" in black. A fine 'Double Atlantic Crossing entire'. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 110. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5161
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Messageries Impêriales 1865 (Oct 14): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York endorsed "pr. Steamer via Bordeaux", franked by France 1862/63 40 c. orange vertical pair and 80 c. carmine in a creased horizontal strip of three tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Octagonal "MONTEVIDEO" Consular datestamp (Oct 15) at right and the entire carried by Brazilian Ship "Wanama" to Rio as the French Packet "Carmel" was in dock due to a boiler explosion. The adhesives also tied by octagonal datestamp and carried by "Navarre" to Bordeaux, thence via closed bag to New York (Dec 5) where treated as fully paid. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5164
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French Military Concessionary Rate 1861 (Nov 17): Large part cover at Military Concession rate from Montevideo to France bearing 1853 20 c. blue, shaved at top, margins on three sides, tied by dotted Anchor lozenge in black. Carried by the Brazilian Ship "Diligent" (replacing the "Saintonge") to Rio de Janeiro. Transferred there and struck with octagonal "CORRESP. D. ARMÉES / NAVARRE" datestamp (Nov 17) in black (Salles fig. 1028) and, alongside, circular "BÉARN / *" datestamp (same day) in black (Salles fig. 1001). Bordeaux arrival cds and 'Bordeaux a Cette' TPO (Dec 20) on reverse. Flaps missing but just two recorded Mails are recorded carried by the "Diligent". Illustrated in Edition D'Or on page 113. A rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5167
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RMSP 1857 (July 19): Entire letter from Mercedes to Cologne endorsed "pr. Southampton Steamer via Brazil", struck in transit with oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in green (Aug 5). Carried on the RMSP "Tamar" to Southampton with London cds (Sept 7) in red on reverse and charged "1/4 d." due to pay; thence via Aachen to Cologne where rated "17" silvergroschen due in manuscript. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5168
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1866: 10 c. green imperforate, a used example with just clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, on small 1867 cover to Switzerland tied by barred obliterator in blue. "Correio / Montevideo" cds in black at left (July 24) and thence carried by British ship to Southampton where struck with Southampton cds (Aug 31) and "SOUTHAMPTON / SHIP LETTER" two line handstamp in black and framed "GB /1F 60c." accountancy marking. Calais and Paris (Sept 3) datestamps and further Convention marking applied in black "F/29" (Van der Linden fig. 1162). Basel cds on reverse and taxed '100' rappen due upon receipt. A charming and scarce cover. Cert. Eichele (2007). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 5175
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Messageries Impêriales 1875 (Sept 27): Cover from Montevideo to London endorsed "via Bordeaux", franked by Uruguay 1866 5 c. blue, perf. in a vertical pair, tied by small Montevideo cds in black with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 4" datestamp (Sept 27) in black (Salles fig.1076). London Foreign Branch cds on obverse (Oct 30) of arrival and charged "1/-" due in manuscript. Cover a tad aged but scarce. Signed E.J. Lee. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5180
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Messageries Impêriales 1877 (May 9): Cover from Montevideo to Bordeaux endorsed "par Equateur", franked by Uruguay 1877 20 c. bistre, rouletted, tied in black with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (May 9) in black (Salles fig.1076). Taxed with triangular 'T' in black and charged '12' dêcimes due on receipt (June 5). A attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5181
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Messageries Impêriales 1879 (Nov 25): Cover from Montevideo to St. Loubes, near Bordeaux endorsed "Par Messageries Maritimes" franked by Uruguay 1877 5 c. green, rouletted, used with France Type Sage 1 fr. olive-green each tied by octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 6" datestamp (Nov 25) unusually struck in red (Salles fig. 1076). Carried on the "Gironde", reverse with flap missing and St. Loubes arrival cds (Dec 21). A scarce combination cover. Signed Jamet. Cert. B. Moorhouse (2013). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5183
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British Post Office 1870 (April 18): Prepaid cover from Montevideo to Montreal, Canada, endorsed "per City of Brussels" (Tait & Co. Line Steamer), struck on despatch with "MONTEVIDEO / PAID" cds in red (April 18) with manuscript charge "1/5d." in red. Circular "FALMOUTH PACKET" datestamp (May 22) in black (Robertson P3), scarce on incoming Mail and London cds of transit (May 23) in red. Carried on Allan Line Steamer "Austria" from Liverpool with gothic "2" (pence) Canadian credit in red. Reverse with Montreal arrival cds (June 6). Only two covers recorded carried by a Tait & Co. ship and a rare "Double Atlantic Crossing". Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 117. A delightful cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5190
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Italian Postal Agencies 1874 (March 19): Entire letter from Montevideo to Genova endorsed "pr. Sud-America" of the Lavarello Line, struck with rare "♚ Savoy Arms / SERVIZIO POSTALE ITALIANO / MONTEVIDEO" cachet in blue with italic "con Bastim. Mercant." cachet in black. Disinfected with slits, charged with handstruck "4" and 1870 Postage Due 40 c. applied and tied by 'Genova' cds (April 21). Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 122 and in "Italian Post Offices Abroad" by Zanaria, Serra, Dal Negro on page 282. A superb cover of great rarity with just three such recorded - no example in the Giorgio Magnani collection. Cert. E. Diena (2009). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6281
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French Shipmail: Envelope from Montevideo to St. Loubès, bearing a combination of Uruguay 1877 20 c. bistre brown tied by 'D' obliterator in combination with Sage 1 fr. olive green in type I tied by octagonal "MONTEVIDEO PAQ. FR. J No 2 10 MARS 78" Shipmail datestamp in red. An information strike and Montevideo despatch cds (May 8, 1878) alongside. Reverse with arrival cds's (June 8). Backflap missing but an attractive cover. The sender had to pay the double rate for the inland part of the journey and 1 fr. for the mailing to France. A fresh entire with an attractive two country combination franking. Cert. Brun (2003).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143 (May 2005), lot 3827. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 6732
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1858 (March): Carrier Issue 120 c. blue, a fine example with large margins all round in a 'sky blue' shade, trivial marginal crease at left probably on application (not mentioned on cert.), used on 1859 cover to Goya, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 31) in black. Horizontal file fold at top, well away from the outstanding adhesive, a fine and rare cover. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998) Scott = $ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, September 1998, lot 3985. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6733
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1858 (March): Carrier 180 c. green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, position 4 on the bloc report of 30 subjects, used on 1858 double rate cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 21) in black. Some acid ink at base of cover and a few imperfections to the back flap of no significance, this being one of the rarest adhesives on letter in classic South American philately. Signed Diaz, Peter Holcombe and Emanuel J. Lee. Certs. Diaz Paulos (1980), P. Holcombe (1996).rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7557.rn Corinphila sale 91, March 1996, lot 7404.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Lot No: 6734
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1859: Thin figures 60 c. dull lilac, a fine used example of good colour with large margins all round, tied to 1862 entire letter to Montevideo endorsed 'Urgente' by "ADMON DE CORREOS / CARMELO / REP O DEL-URUG." handstamp in black. A late usage of the issue, a scarce and exceptionally attractive entire. Cert. P. Holcombe (1993).rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Nov 1999, lot 2113. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6735
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1859: Thin figures 80 c. orange, a fine used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1860 entire letter to Tacuarembo by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Aug 29) in black. A fine and rare single franking. Signed A. Diena, Freidl Scott = $ 800.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, May 2005, lot 3802. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6736
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1859: Thin figures 80 c. yellow, a single example with clear to large margins, used on cover to Montevideo cancelled by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / SAN-JOSÉ / REP-O-DEL-URUG." handstamp in red. Rare thus. Cert. Holcombe (1994) Scott = $ 800+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, Oct 1994, lot 7380. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6737
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1859: Thin figures 120 c. blue, a superb example with huge margins all round showing three framelines, used on 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed 'por el Pompero', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Oct 6) in black. File fold at base, a fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6738
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1859: Thin figures 180 c. green, a very fine example with large even margins all round, used on 20 October 1859 entire letter to Montevideo tied by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / PORONGOS / REP O-DEL-URUG." handstamp in black with repeated strike over flap on reverse. Vertical file fold away from the adhesive, but a rare usage. Opinion Holcombe (1992). Cert. A. Diena (1965) Scott = $ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7645. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6739
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1859: Thin figures 240 c. vermilion, a single example with large even margins all round, used on 5 April 1861 second sheet of entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina endorsed 'p. Pampero', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (April) in black. An extremely rare stamp on letter and very fine. Signed A. Bolaffi, G. Bolaffi, R. Calves, A. Diena, E.J. Lee, L. Miro Scott = $ 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6740
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1860: Thick figures 60 c. grey lilac, Type 8, an example of fine colour with large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter to Montevideo tied by circular "Renta de Correos / Salto" datestamp (July 2) in black. A fine and attractive entire Scott = $ 250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6741
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1860: Thick figures 60 c. grey lilac, a vertical pair with good to large margins all round, used on 1860 entire letter to Tacuarembo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 18) in black. Slight aging to the entire and the odd wrinkle but a scarce double rate usage. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 250+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6742
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1860: Thick figures 60 c. chocolate brown, Type 10, a used example with large margins all round, used on 1863 cover to Mercedes, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 29) in black. A fine stamp showing a coloured blob of ink on the first 'O' of CORREO at right. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6743
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1860: Thick figures 60 c. brown lilac, an example of fine delicate colour with large margins all round, used on 1860 entire letter to Tacuarembo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (April 30) in black. Slight acid ink in the address but a most attractive entire. Signed A. Bolaffi, G. Bolaffi, A. Diena Scott = $ 250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6744
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1860: Thick figures 60 c. brown lilac, a vertical pair, Types 3/9, with good if irregular margins all round, not scissor separated, tied to 1862 cover to Buenos Aires by "Salto" circular datestamp (April 11) in black. Some peripheral aging and file fold well away from the adhesives but fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6745
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1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 5, a used example with huge margins all round tied to 1863 entire letter to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 10) in black. Exceptional and rare so fine. Signed Hassel, Basel. Opinion Holcombe (1999).rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2195. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6746
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1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 5, a used example with large margins all round tied to 1864 entire letter to San Juan, Argentina, endorsed "Con Impresos" at lower left, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 7) in black. Reverse with circular "Correo del Rosario" cds (May 12) in blue. A fine and attractive entire. Signed Diaz. Cert. Diaz Paulos (1981).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 4261. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6747
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1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 6, sheet marginal at right, used on 1863 cover to Uruguay tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (March 13) in black. Trivial aging but an attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6748
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1860: Thick figures 120 c. blue, Type 4, a diagonally bisected example used on 4 August 1864 entire letter from Minas to Montevideo tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Minas / Rep. O-del-Urug." handstamp in black. Faint arrival at right in black. An outstanding and rare entire for ther connoisseur. Signed Diaz. Cert. Diaz Paulos (1981).rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2205. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,600.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6749
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1860: Thick figures 60 c. dull lilac and 120 c. blue, two examples (Types 5 and 11), all with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina (Drabble corrrespondence) endorsed 'per Pampero', all tied by two strikes of oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 21) in black. The letter states that the writer is enclosing a further letter. The 60 c. with rounded top right corner well away from the design, a fine and rare franking. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Fausto Diaz Paulos, Corinphila sale 66, June 1981, lot 7778.rn Corinphila sale 100, June 1997, lot 3991. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Jun-09-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 265
Lot No: 6750
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1864: Arms 6 c. rose, a used example with huge margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to Salto by wreathed fancy handstamp in black with oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp at left (Dec 15) in black. Central file fold but an attractive and unusual usage.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 90, 28-29 Oct 1994, lot 7461. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
