1778: Cover from Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain to La Coruña, Valle de la Hermita, Guatemala with ANDALUCIA / LA ALTA despatch in red, truncated "ESPANA" handstamp applied in red on arrival in Havana or possibly Vera Cruz, addressed to Manuel Sanz y Carrasco (appointed 2nd Army Surgeon in 1773, died 1778). Cover with file stitch holes and some internal docketing, a rare and extremely early letter to Guatemala. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2887
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1820: Printed form with Guatemalan Arms for the "Administracion de Alcavalas" of Granada, Nicaragua, signed off and dated at base "Mayo 24, 1820", with handstruck "? / EL PRESIDENTE" at lower left of the Superintendent of Finances / Customs with financial accounting in manuscript on reverse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2888
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1825c.: Cover to Totonicapan on the border with Mexico, endorsed at top "Servicio Nationale Urgente", and further endorsed by sender at base "Command.te de la Frontera". Carried by Military courier the 'Correo Violente', rather than the regular postal service. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2889
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1872 (July 8): "Parte de Transito" with Guatemalan Arms at top and printed "Aministracion General de Correos de la Republica de Guatemala" being a pass for the 'extraordinary' Postal Courier, one Ricardo Aguirre, to travel from Guatemala to Comayagua in Honduras. Endorsed on arrival by the Postmaster Molina (July 28) in manuscript with oval ADMON GRÃL / DE CORREOS DE LA / COMAYAGUA below in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2893
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1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre, an unused block of thirty-five (7 x 5), corner marginal from lower right corner of the sheet of 150 subjects, fresh and fine unused. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2894
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1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre, a complete unseparated sheet of 300 subjects in two panes of 150 (10 x 15), variety Imperforate, with large margins all round and oval framed "Contrôle / T.P." handstamp in blue at top right corner of one sheet and lower left corner of the other. Ungummed and in superb quality, a fine example of Joubert and Hulot, the Parisian printer's art (Goodman PP1A). (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2896
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1871 (March 1): First Issue 1 c. ochre and 5 c. bistre-brown, used on 1871 entire letter from Guatemala City to Finca Venecia, Mazatenango cancelled by unclear '1' numeral obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" despatch cds at left (Dec 30). Despite some overall toning and soiling, a very rare entire used in the first ten months of issue prior to the 'Reales' currency being reintroduced on 26 January 1872. A rarity of the first issue with just a handful of covers recorded (see Goodman page 52). Cert. BPA (2021). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2897
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre on buff and 5 c. bistre-brown, used on 1871 cover to Ramon Rodriguez in Mazatenango, tied by numeral "1" obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp at right (Oct 28) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, cleaned but of exceptional rarity, the companion cover was in Hubbard (lot 96) and Castilejo (lot 1024) which was identically franked and mailed one week before this example. Goodman records five first issue covers with the 1 centavo adhesive, including this example, however a further example has come to light (F-W Lange collection) since the handbook was published; of these six covers just three were used in the 'decimal' period (March 1 1871 until January 26, 1872) prior to Guatemala reverting to their former currency in January 1872 and there are only two recorded 6 centavo internal frankings. An exhibition item of the foremost importance.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2898
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1871 (March 1): 1 c. ochre and 5 c. bistre-brown, single examples used on first rate (6 c.) 1871 cover to Retahuleu tied by bold strike of "5" numeral obliterator of Solola, reverse with manuscript "1871 Totonicap Mayo 17 rte Correo" of transit. The 1 c. adhesive with straight edge at base and small envelope opening fault at top right but a remarkable and rare pre-decimal first rate cover. Signed E. Diena. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2899
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1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, an unused block of four, position 103 showing variety "tête-bêche", of fine appearance but fourth stamp with small surface scuff, nevertheless a scarce multiple, large part og. Scott = $ 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2900
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a single example used on circa 1873 cover front from Jutiapa to Guatemala City tied by both framed FRANCO handstamp (Goodman CPS72) and by "17" numeral obliterator in black. Unrecorded in the Goodman handbook. An exceptional and extremely rare usage, the sole example of a first issue adhesive used on cover from this town. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.rn Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 544. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2901
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 5 c. bistre-brown, a used horizontal pair on 1874 cover from Guatemala City to Retalhuleu, tied by "Guatemala" circular datestamp in black (May 6), with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds perfectly struck in red (May 6) alongside, demonstrating the cover was to travel by Steamer. Internal docketing of receipt (May 10) in manuscript. Recorded by Goodman on page 52, who records just this one cover with a pair of 5 centavos adhesives, there are however, two recorded thus - another from the same correspondence (ex Miguel Ricoy) with one stamp repaired. The sole recorded internal 10 c. rate cover in fine condition and a great rarity of the issue.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 107.rn Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,500.00
Sold...CHF 5,000.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2902
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1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, the remarkable unused block of eighty (10 x 8), being the upper half of the sheet with all stamps Type I with wide "0" (Type I positions were from 1-94 and position 149), the block found with another large multiple where the two had stuck together and thus the gum was removed, some minor imperfections with one stamp closed tear and separation reinforced by hinges but the largest recorded multiple of this stamp (the Castilejo description, lot 1038, being erroneous) and an exhibition piece of the highest calibre. Unique Gi 3 = £ 620+/Scott = $ 880+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2903
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type I, narrow "0", used on 1873 cover from Guatemala City to USA tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos / Guatemala" circular datestamp (Jan 26) in blue at left. Struck on arrival with "N.Y. Steamship / 10" datestamp (Feb 19) in black. Recorded in the Goodman handbook, one of just four covers recorded paying the 10 c. 'Americas' single rate. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 550. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2904
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type II, wide "0", used on 1872 second sheet of entire letter to Guatemala City carried at double rate, tied by "11" numeral obliterator in black of Champerico. The stamp with straight edge at right and rounded top left corner perforation but just three covers are recorded (one listed in the Goodman handbook) with this stamp paying the internal double rate. Despite imperfections a very rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 549.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 720.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 720
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2905
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, the famous used block of eight (2 x 4) on large piece with a further vertical pair below, tied by weak strikes of probable "1" numeral obliterator of Guatemala City in black. Small imperfections as to be expected but a remarkable and extremely rare block - the used 'block of twelve' recorded, is in fact a block of six, a strip of three, a pair and a single - this being the largest known used multiple.rnrnProvenance: Collection Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 122;rn Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 800.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2906
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1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, a single example used on 1872 cover from Guatemala City to Paris endorsed 'via Panama', tied by "1" numeral obliterator in black. "Correos / Guatemala" despatch cds in blue at left (Sept 17) and thence via British P.O. in COLON with circular datestamp in black (Oct 21), London (Nov 12) where framed 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy marking was applied in black and charged '12' décimes handstruck due upon receipt. Unrecorded in the Goodman census (which records three covers) but further research shows that even now just six single frankings of this stamp are known, three of which are to France. A spectacular and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Norman Hubbard, Stanley Gibbons, New York, 17 March 1981, lot 123rn Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008.rn Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 553.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 4,500.00
Sold...CHF 5,500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2907
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1871: 20 c. rose, a single example on 1874 cover to London endorsed "via Panama", cancelled by bold strike of rare "19" numeral obliterator with "CORREOS / CHIQUIMULA" datestamp alongside in black. Reverse with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds (Dec 10) in red and London arrival cds (Feb 13, 1875) in red. Foreign Branch datestamp of the same day and charged '1/6d.' due in black. The addressee's name and lower half of envelope 're-made' but a rare piece. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2908
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1871: 20 c. rose, a used example on large piece of 1873 cover to Bordeaux, tied by "1" numeral obliterator of Guatemala City, thence via British P.O. in Panama (May 20), London transit in red (June 12) where struck with "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking, thence via Calais and Paris to Bordeaux where charged by handstruck '15' décimes due. Imperfections but just six full covers recorded by Goodman and thus scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2909
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1875 (April 15): Liberty ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1876 cover to Retalhuleu tied by neat strike of "6" numeral obliterator in black with "Correos de Quezaltenango" datestamp (April 18) at left, pre-paying the under ½ ounce internal rate. Goodman records just four covers bearing this stamp with just such internal frankings known of which this is the earliest and finest. A superb and rare cover in the foremost quality for the issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 558.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2910
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1875: ½ r. blue-green, a used example on 1877 cover to San Juan Ostancalco tied by "14" numeral obliterator with corresponding "CORREOS DE ESCUINTLA" cds (June 22) at left in black. Reverse with "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" transit cds in red (June 23). Imperfections to envelope but an extremely rare franking - the earliest proving cover for the '14' numeral - and one of just a handful of covers known with this adhesive (Goodman lists just four). Rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2018). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,080.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1080
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2912
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1875: 2 r. dull red, two examples used on 1877 cover to London tied by "6" numeral obliterator in black, with "CORREOS DE QUETZALTENANGO" datestamp below (Oct 14) in violet. Reverse with "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" cds in black and London arrival (Nov 21) in red, rated '10' (pence) to pay in manuscript. Listed in Goodman (cover #6 of the nine recorded) on page 76. Small imperfections but a rare cover. (Image 1)(Image)
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Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2913
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1875: ½ r. yellow-green on cream postal stationery envelope (H&G B1a), second printing, a used example to Ilobasco, San Salvador cancelled by fine "CORREOS DE GUATEMALA / PAQUETES" cds in brown. A rare usage of this envelope: the date would be post-1876 when the 'Paquetes' datestamp was utilised without year date. Illustrated in "El Quetzal" issue #346. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2914
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1875: ½ r. yellow-green on cream postal stationery envelope (H&G B1a), a used example to Jutiapa cancelled by "18" numeral obliterator with "CORREOS DE ZACAPA" cds at left (March 6, 1876) of despatch. Reverse with "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" cds (March 9) in blue. Rare and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2915
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1878: Indian Woman ½ r. yellow-green, a single example used on 1879 cover to Guatemala City, boldly tied by "7" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de San Marcos" datestamp (March 8) in blue at left. Flap faults on reverse and a few envelope imperfections of no significance - this cover is listed in Goodman on page 84, being the second earliest single franking, with just three such covers recorded.rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Nov 1-6, 1993, lot 30525. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,350.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1350
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2916
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1878: Indian Woman 2 r. carmine-rose, an early usage of a single example on the famous 1878 part cover to London (Matthews correspondence) endorsed 'via Belize' with a further example excised at right, tied by bold strike of the "18" numeral obliterator with corresponding "Correos de Zacapa" datestamp (Aug 3) at left in black. British Honduras 1877 1 s. green, perf. 14, applied in transit (Gi 16) and tied by "O" barred obliterator in black with Belize cds (Aug 15) at right, as Guatemala had yet to join the UPU. London cds of arrival (Sept 12) on reverse. Trimmed at right for better display, illustrated prior to this event in Goodman on page 86. Despite the imperfection, a piece of great rarity with just two combination covers with British Honduras recorded. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnrnProvenance: Collection Luis Cervera, DF, Zurich, 1-6 Nov 1993.rn Collection F-W Lange; Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008.rn Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2009, lot 559. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2917
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1878: Indian Woman 2 r. rose, a single example used in lieu of fiscal stamp on revenue stamped paper (Papel Sellado), tied by possible oval ADMON DE RENTAS / DEPARTMENTO DE COBAN in black at upper left where the papel sellado price would normally be found. The letter concerns land rents, survey and valuation. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2918
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1878: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a used example on 1878 cover to Berlin, Germany tied by neat "25" numeral obliterator with superb circular "COBAN" datestamp (June 28) in red alongside. Struck with 'T / 1-10' marking in blue (Guatemala did not join the UPU until 1881) in London and charged '125 pf.' due in blue. Reverse with 'Correos / Guatemala' cds in red, London cds and Berlin arrival (Oct 16). This cover is unrecorded by Goodman, however a similar cover from this correspondence is illustrated on page 239. A fine and rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (1997) Scott = $ 2'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2919
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1877: Indian Woman 4 r. violet, a single example used on 1880 printed envelope to Paris, neatly tied by numeral "6" obliterator in blue with corresponding "Correos de Quetzaltenango" datestamp alongside (Sept 13). Reverse with octagonal "Correos / Guatemala" transit in red (Sept 17) and Paris arrival cds (Dec 29) in black. Charged 12 décimes due on delivery in black. A fine and rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Rapp, Wyl, Nov 2008. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2920
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1881: 1 c. black & green, two examples used on 1885 Printed Matter rate cover to Sao Paulo, Brazil cancelled by segmented cork cancels in black. Chauncey Hill sender's cachet at left and reverse with Sao Paulo arrival cds (Oct 27). An extraordinary cover and of great scarcity. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2921
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1881 (Nov 7): Quetzal 2 c. brown & green, an unused example, variety "Inverted Centre", well centred, very fine appearance, large part og. A rare and iconic stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1983) Gi 22a = £ 500/Scott = $ 450. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2922
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1881: Quetzal 5 c. red & green, a used example, tiny closed tear at top, cancelled by the rarest of all cancellations of Guatemala, on this or any other issue, with readable strike of circular "AGENCIA POSTAL DE GUATEMALA / PANAMÁ" (Oct 31, 1883). Extremely rare, recorded on just two stamps of Guatemala and two Nicaraguan items. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2923
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1881: Quetzal 5 c. red & green, a single example on 1883 complete "Avis de Reception" form by "?" cancellation in red, with framed "CERTIFICADO / GUATEMALA" datestamp (April 15) at left, for a letter sent registered / AR to San Francisco. Central file fold as usual and away from the adhesive, fresh and very fine. Believed to be just three examples of such a usage recorded. Cert. RPSL (1973). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2924
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1881: Quetzal 10 c. grey-violet & green, a single example used on 1883 entire letter to Bordeaux endorsed "via Panama", tied by segmented cork handstamp with "Correos de / Guatemala" cds adjacent (June 12) in violet. 'Paris / Etranger' cds in blue and reverse with Bordeaux arrival cds (July 13). A charming and scarce franking. Signed Calves. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2925
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1881 (Nov 7): Quetzal 20 c. yellow & green, an unused example, variety "Inverted Centre", fresh and very fine with much above average centering for this famous variety, superb large part og. A rare stamp in the foremost quality Gi 25a = £ 600/Scott = $ 500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2926
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1886: Lithographed 10 c. red, 20 c. emerald, 25 c. orange (4, two on reverse), 50 c. olive-green (2), 75 c. carmine-rose (2), 100 c. red-brown and 200 c. orange-yellow, all used on registered 1894 cover to Guatemal City each tied by segmented cork cancels in blue with "Correos / Puerto de Livingston" cds (Jan 24) in blue. Illustrated in "El Quetzal" #277, page 15. Some insignificant aging but a colourful and extraordinarily scarce usage of the 100 and 200 centavos values on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2927
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1894 (June 13): 10 c. on lithographed 75 c. overprinted in blue (14 mm.), a fine unused example of excellent fresh colour, large part og. An extremely elusive stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1954) Gi 53c = £ 900/Scott = $ 550. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2928
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1897 (Jan 1): Central American Exhibition, Guatemala; gold tooled blue hardbound Souvenir Booklet "Exposición Centro-Americana / 1897 / Souvenir / Del Correo de Guatemala / Aministración / Reyna Barrios", with enclosed letter from Schwarz & Co. to business contact, one Theodor Meyer presenting the booklet which bears a listing of all stamps issued by the Guatemalan Post Office from 1871 onwards, illustrations of President Barrios, list of all Guatemalan Post Offices (both first and second class), picture of the outside and inside of the Guatemala City Chief P.O., and two pages of imperforate colour reproductions of the 1897 special issue. Rare and superb. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2931
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1948: Booklets (2) with black on dull off-white covers, the first sold at 1 quetzal with 3 c. grey (Montufar) in a pane of nine stamps two panes of nine "Sello de Construccion" Obligatory Tax 1 c. orange (Gi 430 & 448/Scott 317 & RA22) which does not correspond to listing on the cover of the Booklet, the second Booklet sold at 1 q. 30 c. with Airmail 5 c. red in a pane of six (Gi 454/Scott C143) and 3 c. grey (Montufar) in two panes of nine stamps and two panes of nine "Sello de Construccion" Obligatory Tax 1 c. orange, again not as listed on the front of the Booklet. The Booklets sold poorly and were soon withdrawn, both types are very rare.rnrn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2932
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1929/34: Airmail 20 c. in red on 15 c. black, a used example on registered 1931 cover to San Salvador, in combination with 1929 3 c. deep purple and 1927 Obligatory Tax 1 c. olive-green tied by "Central Certificados" datestamps (July 11) in blackish-violet (paying the 3 c. exterior postage, 1 c. Tax, 5 c. registration and 15 c. airmail rate). Reverse with San Salvador arrival cds (July 14) in violet and airmail cachet. Illustrated on the front cover of "El Quetzal" issue #380. An extraordinary cover - the sole recorded usage of this variety known on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2935
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1902: Official 25 c. orange, a used example on 1905 registered front of cover from the President of Guatemala to the Nicaraguan Consul to France in Paris, tied by circular "GUATEMALA / 1 / O.A" handstamp with registration cachet (April 1) above in violet and Paris arrival (April 27). Illustrated on the cover of "El Quetzal" #301. A rare issue on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5251
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1871 (March 1): Proof in blue for the 1 c. value, margins just clear to large on three sides, printed on soft wove paper. Horizontally creased and slightly rubbed, without gum. Rare - not mentioned in Goodman but the Castilejo collection boasted a block of twelve suggesting one sheet was printed only: however the lack of this Proof in major collections suggests the contrary. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5255
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1871 (March 1): 5 c. brown on buff, an unused block of four from the top right of sheet, position 9-10 / 19-20, in a rich shade, the upper pair showing the tête-bêche variety, with large sheet margin on two sides and thus confirming the position (the variety also occurs on pos. 103), fresh and very fine, superb large part og. with the tête-bêche pair unmounted og. A fine and rare multiple Gi 2a = £ 250+/Scott = $ 350+. (Image 1)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5256
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1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, unused Imperforate blocks of four (2), with a sheet marginal block, Type I all with wide "0", one insignificant age spot but with large part og., and an unused block of four from Type II with narrow "0", fresh and fine without gum. A fine 'matched pair' of multiples Gi 3a+3be = £ 520+/Scott = $ 740+. (Image 1)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5257
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1871 (March 1): 10 c. blue, Type II, wide "0", used on 1874 cover from Yzabal to USA tied by "22" numeral obliterator in black with framed YZABEL handstamp of despatch at left. Reverse with fine "Correos de Guatemala / Paquetes" datestamp in red (July 27) denoting Steamer mail. Struck in transit with "New York / U.S.Currency / Due 10" datestamp (Sept 8) in black. The stamp with rounded corner perf. but this represents the sole recorded first issue cover from this town and is one of just four covers recorded paying the 10 c. 'Americas' single rate. A rare cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2009).rnProvenance: Collection Mark Spycher, Nov 2008; Investphila, sale 15, Lugano, 17-18 April 2010, lot 551.rnrnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5258
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1871 (March 1): 20 c. blue instead of rose, the Error of Colour, a fine unused example in a deep vibrant shade, large part og. Rare. Signed Saatchi Gi 4b = £ 250/Scott = $ 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5259
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1871 (March 1): 20 c. rose, an unused block of eight (4 x 2), of fresh colour, minor corner bend on one not affecting the appearance, large part or unmounted og. Large multiples of this stamp are extremely scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5260
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1871 (March 1): Cancellations collection with 1 c. bistre used (2) with Guatemala "1" numerals; 5 c. light bistre brown (9) with numeral handstamps "1", "3" of Chmaltenango in blue, "6" of Quetzaltenango, "9" of Mazatenango, "11" (attr. Salama), "15" of Totinicapan, "22" of Izabal, "24" of Salama, "25" of Coban; 10 c. blue (7) with horizontal pairs used with "1" and "6" handstamps, "19" of Chiquimula and "24"; 20 c. rose used (5) with "1" in red, "5" of Solola, "6" and "22" together with a cds used example. A scarce group (21 items). (Image 1)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5265
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1873: Lithographed 1 p. dull yellow, an unused example of rich colour, Lind / Goodman Type 100 with "Injury to foot of "E" of "PESO", of good colour, fine unused without gum as usual. Scarce Scott = $ 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5266
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1875: Cancellations collection with ¼ r. black with numeral handstamps in black unless stated: 1 (Guatemala City), 2 (Antigua), 3 (Chimaltenango), 6 (Quetzaltenango) and 19 (Chiquimula); ½ r. blue-green with numerals 2, 6, 8 (unidentified), 9 (Mazaltenango), 12 in violet (San Felipe de Retalhuleu), 15 (Totonicapan), 21 in blue (unidentified) and 24 (Salama); 1 r. blue with numeral 12 in blue, 15, 17 (unidentified), 18 (Zacapa), 19 in black and in red, 22 (unidentified), 24 and 25 (Coban); 2 r. dull red with numerals 2, 9, 11 (unidentified), 14 (unidentified), 19, 22, 24 and 25; together with a further nine stamps with cds or star usage, and two large part pieces. A very scarce group (42 items). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
