1868/69: Eleven Stars 500 c. black, an unused example of excellent centering and deep colour, fresh and fine, large part og. A key stamp in excellent quality for this elusive rarity Scott = $ 3'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 16
Symbol:
Stamp Shortage 1876: Cover from Tocopilla to Valparaiso sent prepaid without adhesives, struck with framed FRANCA and oval framed CORREO DE TOCOPILLA handstamps in black. Reverse with Valparaiso arrival cds (Nov 7). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 17
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
Pacific War 1879c.: Cover to Tacna with oval cachet COMANDANCIA JENERAL / COBIJA in blue over-struck with circular ADMON DE CORREOS DE BOLIVIA / ANTOFAGASTA Arms cachet and fancy framed "DE / Oficio" both in blue. Some age spotting on reverse but of great scarcity.rnrnProvenance: Collection Harvey Weeks. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jan-25-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3052
Symbol:
1812c.: Entire letter to Arequipa rated '3' (reales) in manuscript, struck with fine straight line POTOSI handstamp in red of despatch. Scarce and attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3053
Symbol:
1840 (July 28): Entire letter datelined at Ayuma, mailed prepaid to Cochabamba struck with framed FRANCA and MACHA handstamp in red, reverse with manuscript 'franca' and framed ORURO handstamp in blue of transit. Exceptional strikes and very rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3054
Symbol:
1848 (Feb 4): Prepaid entire letter datelined Trinidad, mailed to Cochabamba and rated '2½' (reales) in manuscript, struck by framed VENI and FRANCA handstamps in red below. Superb and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3055
Symbol:
1850c.: Prepaid cover to Valparaiso struck with two strikes of COCHABAMBA despatch, FRANCA and rare ESTERIOR handstamps in red with '5' (cents) rate marking for amount to collect on delivery. Central fle fold but a charming and extremely rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3056
Symbol:
1850c.: Cover from Potosi to Jujuy, Argentina with oval sender's cachet at left and struck with fine oval framed REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA / EXTERIOR / POTOSI / FRANCA handstamp in green with rate mark "1" alongside. Slightest of aging but an attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3057
Symbol:
Incoming Mail 1852: Entire letter endorsed 'par Ville de Lima' addressed to the French Consul in Chiquisica, Bolivia struck on obverse with 'Bureau Maritime / Havre' cds (Feb 28) and 'P.P.' in red; framed "Acheminêe par / WANNER LANGER & Co. / Havre" Forwarding Agent's cachet in red displaying well on flap. A scarce and fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3058
Symbol:
1864 (April 3): Entire letter from Samaipata to Cochabamba rated '2' in manuscript, with fine strike of oval intaglio SAMAIPATA / FRANCA handstamp in black with laurel leaves below. Exceptionally scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3059
Symbol:
1864 (Sept 2): Prepaid entire letter from Chayanta to Cochabama struck with superb illustrated CHAYANTA / FRANCA oval handstamp in green. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3060
Symbol:
1872 (April 14): Stamp Shortage: cover from Antofagusta (now Chile) to Iquique, Peru (now Chile), struck in lieu of adhesives with framed FRANCA and oval framed CANCELADO handstamps in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 270.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3061
Symbol:
1876: Stamp Shortage: cover to Calama at quadruple rate struck with framed FRANCA handstamp and four strikes of circular CARRACOLES / BOLIVIA datestamps in black (Sept 29). Superb and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3062
Symbol:
1877: Stamp Shortage: entire letter from Cochabama to Santiago, Chile at 20 c. rate struck with two strikes of "ADMON DE CORREOS / DE / COCHABBA / 10 CTS." in blue, reverse with faint arrival cds in violet alongside 'Valparaiso / Chile' transit cds (Oct 30). Opens well for display, a rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3063
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1878 (July 19): Stamp Shortage: cover from Cochabama to Tacna, Peru at 40 c. rate struck with four strikes of "ADMON DE CORREOS / DE / COCHABBA / 10 CTS." in blue. A fine and rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3064
Symbol:
1863 (March-April): Justiniano Garcia issue, an unused block of sixteen (4 x 4), printed in blue with upper row of four subjects denominated 1 r. and the second two rows 2 r. and the fourth row at 4 r. Fresh and fine with good margins and colour for this abandoned issue, without gum Scott = $ 4'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3065
Symbol:
Cat No: 2
1867/68: Condor 5 c. blue-green, 1st. Re-engraving, a horizontal pair, positions 49-50, clear to large margins all round, used on January 16, 1868 entire letter from Sucre to Potosi cancelled by SUCRE handstamp in black. A fine and rare entire. Signed Holcombe. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3066
Symbol:
Cat No: 1
1867: Condor 5 c. yellow-green on thick paper from the original Plate of 60 subjects, an unused block of ten (5 x 2) in an extraordinarily deep shade - almost British Racing Green, positions 1-5 / 13-17, ample to large margins all round, unused without gum. A very rare multiple from the first setting Gi 1 = £ 1'600+/Scott 1b = $ 3'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3067
Symbol:
Cat No: 2
1867/68: Condor 5 c. green, 4th. re-engraving, a vertical pair, positions 49/61, good to large margins all round, used on June 3, 1868 entire letter from Tupisa to Cobija, tied by manuscript pen crosses in ink with TUPISA despatch handstamp below in green. Reverse with 'Potosi' transit cds (June 7) in black. Some splitting on file folds as usual but a fine and extremely scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3068
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 5 c. rose-lilac / mauve, an unused example of fine colour, large margins all round, unused without gum. Rare Gi 10/Scott = $ 375. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3069
Symbol:
Cat No: 1
1867/68: Condor 5 c. grey-lilac, an unused block of four with large margins all round, positions 41-42 / 53-54, a dry print but the design clear, unused without gum. A scarce multiple, this shade listed by Gibbons Gi 10a = £ 800+/Scott = $ 1'500+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3070
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 5 c. grey-lilac, a used example with ample to good margins all round cancelled by large part 'Correos de La Paz / RB' datestamp dated 31 November 1867, a particularly rare and extremely early usage. Signed Holcombe Gi 10a = £ 150/Scott = $ 375. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3071
Symbol:
1867 (Dec): Condor 5 c. violet, a used horizontal pair, with good to large margins all round, cancelled by 'Correos La Paz' cds in black. Scarce and attractive pair Scott = $ 750. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3072
Symbol:
Cat No: 4
1867/68: Condor 10 c. brown, an unused horizontal pair in a rich chocolate shade with large margins all round, positions 47-48, slightest vertical crease between the stamps in margin only, unused without gum, a delightful and rare multiple Gi 7b/Scott = $ 800+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3073
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 10 c. brown, a used example in a deep shade with good to large margins all round, position 33, tied to small piece by "Correo de La Paz" cds in black. Exceptional and very scarce. Signed Alex Rendon Gi 7a/Scott = $ 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3074
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 50 c. orange-yellow, an unused complete sheet of 30 subjects (5 x 6), of fresh rich colour and large even margins all round, horizontal bend across the central margin and one or two entirely trivial wrinkles and age spots on large part or unmounted og. A rare and splendid sheet Scott = $ 1'050+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3075
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 50 c. dark blue, an unused example, position 7, of rich vibrant colour, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, unused without gum Gi 11a = £ 400/Scott = $ 500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3076
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 100 c. blue, an unused horizontal strip of five, positions 26-30 on the sheet of 30 subjects, with large margins all round and of good colour, position 27 showing doubled second '0' in '100' at upper left. A fine and scarce multiple, unused without gum Scott = $ 400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3077
Symbol:
1867/68: Condor 100 c. green, an unused example, position 20, with large margins all round, fresh and very fine, unused without gum. A scarce stamp Gi 12 = £ 340/Scott = $ 500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3078
Symbol:
1867/68: Essay for the proposed 500 c., an imperforate horizontal pair in black on thick straw paper, good to large margins all round. Note the lack of central shading on the globe. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3079
Symbol:
1868: Nine Stars 5 c. green, a fine used horizontal pair on 1869 entire letter from La Pz to Cochabamba tied by "Correos De La Paz / RB" in black. Fresh and very fine with sender's embossed cachet at upper left. A scarce issue on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3080
Symbol:
1868 (April): 500 c. black, Nine Stars, perf. 12, an unused example centred to top, of deep colour, fresh and fine, without gum. A rare and iconic stamp. Signed Stolow Gi 36 = £ 750/Scoptt = $ 1'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 110.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3081
Symbol:
1868/69: Eleven Stars 10 c. vermilion used on cover originally mailed as a Consignee's letter from Paris (April 11, 1872) to Sucre, forwarded with oval cachet of "Losado Hermanos / Cobija" Agent's cachet in green and the adhesive, crossed by light file fold, tied by oval framed CANCELADO handstamp in black. An exceptional and rare usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3082
Symbol:
1868/69: 500 c. black, Eleven Stars, perf. 12, an extraordinary hand-painted example, stamp size in black and Chinese white, on gummed paper. A most unusual item, possibly an Essay or Proof but status unknown, nevertheless most attractive and the first this describer has seen and indeed, the only example Brian Moorhouse had encountered. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3083
Symbol:
1878: Die Proof for the 10 c. value in issued colour of bright orange, printed on India thin paper inset in card (100 x 90 mm.), with full American Bank Note Co. imprint at base. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3084
Symbol:
1899: "E.F. / 1899" handstamped surcharge in violet on 10 c. yellow-brown in a horizontal strip of three, used on 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope and cancelled in black, sent registered/AR to Bavaria with red labels of each on front and reverse with 1897 Portraits 1 c. pale yellow-green in a partially defective strip of five with arival (Sept 20). Rare usage of the provisional 'Estado Federal' surcharge issue. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3085
Symbol:
1901/04: 5 c. scarlet, 10 c. blue and 20 c. violet & black, Proofs by the American Banknote Co. in issued colours, each struck on yellow medium wove paper (165 x 117 mm.). A fresh, fine and most unusual trio. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3086
Symbol:
1909: Lithographed 5 c. blue & black, a block of four used on registered 1909 cover locally mailed within La Paz, cancelled by datestamps in violet (July 27 - eleventh day of issue), with oval "Correos de Bolivia / Expendio / La Paz" cachet alongside. File fold well away from the adhesives, a scarce issue on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3087
Symbol:
1909: Lithographed 10 c. green & black, a corner marginal block of four used on 1909 registered cover locally mailed within La Paz, cancelled by datestamps in violet (Aug 16), with oval "Correos de Bolivia / Expendio / La Paz" cachet alongside. File fold well away from the adhesives, a scarce issue on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3088
Symbol:
1909: Lithographed 20 c. orange & black, a corner marginal block of four used on 1909 registered cover locally mailed within La Paz, cancelled by datestamps in violet (Aug 16), with oval "Correos de Bolivia / Expendio / La Paz" cachet alongside. File fold well away from the adhesives, a scarce issue on letter. Tiny inclusion at top of envelope but most attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3089
Symbol:
1909: Lithographed 5 c. blue & black, 20 c. green & black pair and 20 c. orange & black used on 1909 registered cover from La Paz to Germany tied by violet datestamps (Aug 12), with La Paz registered cachet and 'Callao-Peru' registered cachets in violet and Callao transit (Aug 21) on reverse alongside brown German Consular wafer seal. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3090
Symbol:
1909: UPU 20 c. violet & black (Arze) postal stationery envelope, unissued, fresh and very fine unused. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3091
Symbol:
1909: War of Independence 20 c. violet & black (Esteban) used on 1912 cover to Berlîn tied by superb VILLAMONTES / CHACO BOLIVIANO cds (April 20) in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3092
Symbol:
Cañamina Provisional 1927: Cover addressed to the Toledo Stamp Co, franked by provisional Type-written in red on laid paper label "No hay / Estampillas / pag´o Bs. 0.15 / el Receptor:" countersigned in red ink, cancelled on front and back by circular RECEPTORIA DE CORREOS / CAÑAMINA / BOLIVIA in blue. Philatelic but a rare cover: see Karl Lane 'Katalog und Handbuch / Bolivien' page 131 for further details, with just 18 'stamps' issued. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 430.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 430
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3093
Symbol:
1923/27: Coat of Arms, a Master Die Proof imperforate on medium wove paper (48 x 65 mm.), engraved in carmine without Country legend or Duty Plates at base, and a further progressive Die Proof in deep carmine with two examples struck on wove with 'Correos de Bolivia' inserted but Duty Plates still blank, dated '18/2/25' in pencil. A rare and fine pair. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3094
Symbol:
Chaco War 1935: Cover to Argentina franked by 1928 5 c. carmine lake, reverse with perforated "Revisado por la Censura / Militar" in red tied by framed ESTADO MAYOR GENERAL / CENSURA / LA PAZ in red with Cordoba arrival cds (Jan 24) above. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 85.00
Sold...CHF 85.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 85
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3095
Symbol:
1940: Cover from Oruro, Bolivia addressed to Macau franked by 1935 25 c. light blue pair and 1937 2b on 25 c. deep blue cancelled in violet. Reverse with red Boloivian 'Correos y Telegrafos del Estado' perforated label and Reseal "G ♕ R / OPENED BY CENSOR / HONG KONG" labels (2), Hong Kong cds (March 27) and Macau arrival (March 29). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3096
Symbol:
1951: Sports Issue, Football 1 b. 40 c. Die Proof on gummed white wove paper by the Security Bank Note Co. of New York, completed design in issued colours of black & yellow, with imprint and numbered '8399 (frame) and 8400 (vignmette)' at base. Unique. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3097
Symbol:
1951: Sports Issue, Handball 3 b. Die Proof on gummed white wove paper by the Security Bank Note Co. of New York, completed design in issued colours of black & yellow-brown, with imprint and numbered '8405 (frame) and '8406 (vignette)' at base. Unique. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jan-24-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 257
Lot No: 3098
Symbol:
1924 (Dec): Airmail 10 b. vermilion & black, an unused Imperforate pair, large margins all round, large part og. Very rare. Signed Sanabria Scott = $ 400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
