Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51336
Symbol: C
Cat No: 176, 177
Puerto Príncipe. 1898 1c on 1m orange-brown, first printing, mint reconstructed strip of five made from rejoining a strip of three and a pair, making the complete setting, good centring, right hand stamp with thin spot, otherwise very fine and clean; only 600 printed, ex Tows and Prats, cert. P.F. (1975). (Image)
Opening EUR 600.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51338
Symbol: G
Cat No: 178
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 4, used, tied to a piece by a scarce and crisp military station Puerto Principe postmark, some climatic toning to edges, rare cancel on this issue, normally found with the island cds, and rarely so finely struck; cert. P.F. (1976); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 50.00
Sold...EUR 65.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 65
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51339
Symbol: G,F
Cat No: 178
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, tied to large piece, the letter must have been addressed within the province and then forwarded to France; some creasing, some damage and soiling that do not diminish its importance; the 2c Spanish colonial rate being a very rare franking; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 500.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51340
Symbol: F
Cat No: 178
1898 Registered mail receipt from a correspondence originating in Yaguarachi (Ecuador), franked with 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 3, tied by blue Puerto Principe cds in January 1899; some creasing and imperfection at top; a very rare 2c Spanish colonial rate for this type of postal document; one of two known registered mail receipts with Puerto Principe franking (both included in this sale); ex Manning. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51341
Symbol: G
Cat No: 178
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 5, used, tied to a piece by a spectacular military station Puerto Principe oval ds, scarce postmark on this issue, which is normally found with the island cds and extraordinarily scarce so fine; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 50.00
Sold...EUR 55.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 55
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51342
Symbol: G
Cat No: 178
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 2, tied to a piece by a superb military station Puerto Principe postmark, dated November 11, this being one of the best examples of this cancel, very fine; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 50.00
Sold...EUR 60.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 60
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51343
Symbol: F
Cat No: 178
1898 Registered mail receipt from a correspondence originating in New York (USA), franked with 2c on 2m orange-brown, position 4, first printing, tied by blue Puerto Principe cds on 18 January 1899, backstamped in Havana (22 January, just two days before the stamps were withdrawn); some creasing and damage at top not detracting; a 2c Spanish colonial rate is very rare for this type of postal document, being one of two known registered mail receipts with Puerto Principe frankings (both included in this sale); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 800.00
Sold...EUR 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51344
Symbol: C,A
Cat No: 178, 179
1898 2c on 2m black, first printing, trial impression of the complete setting of five on green paper; very fine and clean; one of only three recorded; cert. P.F. (1989); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 700.00
Sold...EUR 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51345
Symbol: C
Cat No: 178, 179
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, mint strip of five, rejoined and hinged to reinforce separation, positioned low, very small thin spot at left, otherwise very fresh and clean; only 600 printed; signed Bloch; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 250.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51346
Symbol: G
Cat No: 178, 179
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 1-2, used pair, tied to a piece unusually by a military station Puerto Principe postmark, some climatic toning to edges, rare postmark on this issue normally found with the island cds and with the two types of surcharge (Scott 178 and 179); cert. P.F. (1976); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 60.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51347
Symbol: F
Cat No: 178, 179
1899 (Jan) Registered cover sent to Germany, franked with 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, positions 1-2-3-4-5, applied as two pairs and a single, the complete five settings tied to the back by the Puerto Principe cds, with purple registry handstamp on front, very fine condition and extremely important, being the 5c Spanish colonial rate for foreign mail plus 5c registry fee; this is the only recorded cover with complete setting of five as well as the only known example to Germany; signed Bloch; ex Tows, Brock Juhring, Robertson and Kouri. (Image)
Opening EUR 2,500.00
Sold...EUR 3,100.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 3100
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51348
Symbol: F
Cat No: 178, 179
1898 (Dec 28) Cover sent to Nuevitas (Cuba), franked with 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, strip of five with the displaced two cent overprint, neatly tied by the Puerto Principe cds, although a much reduced cover with soiling and damage, not detracting from this important item being a rare example of the 10c triple Spanish colonial rate overpaid by 1c, as well as the only known cover with an intact strip of five from this provisional issue; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 800.00
Sold...EUR 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51349
Symbol: F
Cat No: 178, 180
1899 (Jan) Cover sent to Columbia, franked with 2c on 2m position 4, and 3c on 3m position 5, orange-brown, two different values from the first printing, tied by Puerto Principe cds, 16 January transit of Havana and arrival on back, minor flaws to envelope, an important item showing the 5c Spanish colonial rate for international mail, as well as being a significant piece; one of two known 3c stamps from the first printing on cover (both offered in this auction); cert. P.F. (2013). (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,500.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51350
Symbol: H,G
Cat No: 178a
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 2, 4 & 5, three singles each exhibiting the inverted surcharge variety, used, Puerto Principe cds, two tied to piece, a useful selection of the overprint error, with just minor toning to position 2, otherwise fine; positions 4 and 5 have cert P.F. (2005); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51352
Symbol: G
Cat No: 179
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 2 and position 1 surcharge on sheet selvage, tied to piece by a very fine 28.12.98 Puerto Principe cds, well centred stamp, clear printing, very fine, a spectacular example of this scarce error printing of overprint on selvage; ex Roberston. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 440.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51353
Symbol: H
Cat No: 179a
1898 2c on 2m orange-brown, first printing, position 2, error of inverted surcharge, used, Puerto Principe cds, perfectly centred stamp, crisp printing, very fine, a wonderful example of the inverted overprint; cert P.F. (2005). (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 380.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51354
Symbol: C
Cat No: 180
1898 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, positions 1, 3, 4 & 5, four mint singles, hinged, position 1 with a thin and tone spots, position 4 a small corner crease, otherwise all fine examples, a scarce selection, 600 printed from this issue; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51355
Symbol: F
Cat No: 180
1898 (Dec 20) Cover sent to Havana (Cuba), franked with 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, position 4, neatly tied by blue Correo de Puerto Principe cds, with crisp blue Havana cancel to back dated 29 December, horizontal creases and small tear to the top hardly perceptible, a very fine example; one of only two known 3c stamps of the first printing on cover; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,900.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51356
Symbol: H
Cat No: 180a
1898 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, position 3, inverted overprint variety, used, Puerto Principe cds, fine example of the surcharge error; cert CPSA (2004). (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 220.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51358
Symbol: H
Cat No: 180a
1898 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, positions 5, inverted overprint, used, blue Puerto Principe cds, beautifully centred, good colour, perforation nibbled at base, very fine example of this scarce surcharge variety; signed Bloch; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 90.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51359
Symbol: G
Cat No: 180a
1898 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, position 4, inverted overprint error, used, tied to piece by blue Puerto Principe cds, a fine example of this surcharge variety; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 150.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51360
Symbol: G
Cat No: 180a, 181a
1898 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, positions 1-2, a spectacular inverted surcharge combination used pair, neatly tied to a small piece by a blue Puerto Principe cds dated 20.1.1898, presenting superior quality, very fine and clear impression, with the single cancel further enhancing appearance; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 350.00
Sold...EUR 1,100.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51361
Symbol: G
Cat No: 181
1898 3c on 3m orange-brown, first printing, position 2, mint, well centred, clean and very fine example, hinge remains to back, scarce issue with only 600 printed; signed Tows; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 950.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51362
Symbol: C
Cat No: 188, 189
1898 5c on 5m orange-brown, first printing, mint strip of five, positions 1 to 5, a rare example of the complete setting, rejoined from a pair to left and three singles attached with hinges to back, middle and left stamp with small thins and tone spots to the pair and the penultimate stamp, otherwise fine and fresh; a significant and scarce piece with only 200 printed; cert. Echenagusía (1993). (Image)
Opening EUR 700.00
Sold...EUR 1,800.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51363
Symbol: H
Cat No: 188a
1898 5c on 5m orange-brown, first printing, positions 3, inverted surcharge variety, used example cancelled by the Puerto Principe cds, vibrant printing, thin lower corner, otherwise very fine example of the inverted overprint; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51364
Symbol: H
Cat No: 188a
1898 5c on 5m orange-brown, first printing, position 4, used example exhibiting the inverted overprint, Puerto Principe cds, nicely positioned, thin top corner and paper remnants to back, otherwise very fine surcharge variety; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51365
Symbol: H
Cat No: 188a
1898 5c on 5m orange-brown, first printing, positions 5, surcharge overprint inverted, very attractive side marginal example, cancelled with a clean strike of the Puerto Principe cds, well centred, heavily hinged, however one of the finest looking examples of this scarce error; signed Bloch; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 260.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51367
Symbol: H
Cat No: 188a, 189a
1898 5c on 5m orange-brown, first printing, positions 1-2, amazing inverted surcharge combination pair illustrating both overprint types used on this issue, cancelled by a single Puerto Principe cds, very fresh and clear impression, exhibiting the distinctive surcharge characteristics; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 850.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51368
Symbol: H
Cat No: 179F
1898 3c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, positions 5, used with a double circle cancel, bright colour, minor flaws such as thin and apparent perf imperfections (all known examples are defective to some degree), fine colour; the rarest Puerto Principe Provisional; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Tows, Juhring, Robertson, Prats and Kouri. (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 2,800.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51369
Symbol: H
Cat No: 179G
1898 3c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, positions 4, lightly used with cds of Puerto Principe, very fresh colour, a most important example, being one of two known from this printing; cert. P.F. (1988); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 600.00
Sold...EUR 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51370
Symbol: H
Cat No: 182
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 3, used, military station Puerto Principe cds, well centred and crisp example of this issue; 500 printed; signed Bloch; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 60.00
Sold...EUR 130.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51371
Symbol: G
Cat No: 182
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 3, mint hinged example, well centred, good clean vibrant colour, very fine and rare; cert P.F. (1975), signed Tows; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 2,000.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51372
Symbol: J
Cat No: 182
1916 Picture postcard of Port au Prince, bearing 1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, tied by "Cuerpo de Telegrafos/Estacion de Sueca" circular handstamp, repeated on reverse, a most unusual and scarce item, a perfect compliment to an exhibit or detailed study of this fascinating issue. (Image)
Opening EUR 60.00
Sold...EUR 300.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51373
Symbol: G
Cat No: 182
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 5, attractively tied to piece by crisp Puerto Principe black cds, minor climatic tone spots, fine appearance, and a scarce issue; just 100 printed; signed Bloch and Bartels; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 60.00
Sold...EUR 150.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51374
Symbol: G
Cat No: 182, 183
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, positions 1 and 2, used pair illustrating the two differing types of overprint, tied to small piece by the cds of Puerto Principe, well centred and fresh example of this rare combination; only 160 printed; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 1,600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1600
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51375
Symbol: G
Cat No: 182a
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 5, surcharge inverted error, used, tied to piece by black cds, fresh colour, attractively centred, fine example of this overprint variety; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Robertson, Tows, Juhring and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 60.00
Sold...EUR 100.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51376
Symbol: G
Cat No: 183a
1898 5c on 1m orange-brown, second printing, position 2, inverted overprint error, tied to small piece by Puerto Principe cds on 17.1.99, fine used example of this rare surcharge variety; cert Friedl (1978), signed Tows; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 600.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51377
Symbol: C
Cat No: 184
1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, position 3-4-5, mint strip, clean, crisp impression, tiny thin left stamp and larger thin to base of the other two, which does not detract from the importance of this piece; only 100 printed; this being a the unique mint strip of three; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 1,000.00
Sold...EUR 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51378
Symbol: G
Cat No: 184
1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, position 3, used and tied to small piece by a splendid military station Puerto Principe oval ds, fine stamp of this scarce issue; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 340.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51379
Symbol: C
Cat No: 184, 185
1898 5c on 2m orange-brown, second printing, position 1 and 2, mint pair exhibiting the two differing types of surcharge overprint (Scott 184 and 185), very clean fresh example of this rare combination; only 100 printed; one other recorded multiple; cert. Behr (2008). (Image)
Opening EUR 600.00
Sold...EUR 4,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51380
Symbol: C
Cat No: 186
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 5, unused no gum, small thin top and apparent perf flaws, however extremely rare stamp; just 200 printed, most of which are known used; cert P.F. (2008); ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 400.00
Sold...EUR 3,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51381
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, positions 4-5, used, an incredible example with the surcharge printed on the selvage, tied to a piece by cds, very fine and visually appealing, rare error of overprint; only 200 were printed of this issue; almost certainly a unique item; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 380.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51382
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 1, used and tied to small piece unusually by a single rimmed cds, fine stamp of this rare issue; of which there were only 200 printed; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 160.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51383
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 3, used, tied to a piece by Puerto Principe cds, well centred, very fine used, rare issue; only 200 printed; cert P.F. (2008), signed Bloch and Tows; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 320.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51384
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 4, used, tied by military station oval ds of Puerto Principe to piece, well centred, rare stamp, very fine used; just 200 printed; cert P.F. (2008), signed Bloch and Tows; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 220.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51385
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186a
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 1, inverted overprint variety, tied to piece by cds of Puerto Principe, particularly appealing due to the clarity of the error of surcharge; cert. Friedl (1978), signed Tows; ex Tows and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51386
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186a
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 4, inverted surcharge error, used, tied to a small piece by Puerto Principe cds, rich colour, fine example of this overprint variety; ex Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 220.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51387
Symbol: G
Cat No: 186a
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 4, inverted surcharge error used and tied to a small piece by Puerto Principe cds, faint climate toning, attractive with the clear profile, fine example of this overprint error; signed Bloch and Tows; ex Robertson, Juhring and Prats. (Image)
Opening EUR 100.00
Sold...EUR 240.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51388
Symbol: C
Cat No: 187
1898 5c on 3m orange-brown, second printing, position 2, mint single, fresh impression, fine and scarce, hinge remains to back; only 1000 printed of this issue, rare stamp in this condition. (Image)
Opening EUR 300.00
Sold...EUR 2,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 51389
Symbol: C
Cat No: 188
1898 5c on 5m orange-brown, second printing, positions 1, 3 & 5, three mint singles, hinge remains, all with vibrant colour, positions 1 and 5 have thins, some minor tone spots to 3 and 5, otherwise a fine selection; only 200 printed of this issue; each has a cert P.F. (2008). (Image)
