1857 (Dec 1): PSNC 1 r. blue on blued thick paper, an unused example with large margins all round and sheet marginal at base, of fresh colour and large part og. Small thin at upper right not affecting the frontal appearance of this iconic stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2010) Gi = £ 1'700/Scott = $ 1'700.rnrnNote: In this describer's opinion, this is the adjoining stamp to the example offered in Lugón Badaracco sale 1, (Corinphila 187, May 2014), lot 5002. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 850.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 850
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2218
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Cat No: Collection
1857 (Dec 1): PSNC 1 r. blue on blued thick paper, a used example with ample with large margins all round, cancelled by dotted oval LIMA handstamp in black. Slight corner bend at lower left mentioned for full accuracy and not affecting the appearance. Listed in Moll (#1) on page 76, with just 7 examples recorded with this cancellation. An extraordinarily fine example of this very rare stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2004) Gi = £ 2'250/Scott = $ 2'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dale-Lichtenstein, H.R.Harmer, New Yoirk, 6 May 1970, lot 928.rn Collection Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, 20 May 2014, lot 5004. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2219
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Cat No: Collection
1857 (Dec 1): PSNC 2 r. brown-red on blued thick paper, a fresh and fine unused block of four, marginal from top of the sheet and showing the characteristic Perkins Bacon blueing of the paper well, of superb rich colour and large part original gum with the usual slight gum wrinkles of no significance and not affecting the splendid appearance. Illustrated in the Herbert Moll handbook on page 74. A rare and truly wonderful multiple for the connoisseur. Cert. Holcombe (1992) Gi = £ 7'600+/Scott = $ 7'600+.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6099.rn Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5512.rn Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, June 2009, lot 4030. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 4,000.00
Sold...CHF 7,000.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2220
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1858: 1 d. deep blue, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by dotted PAMPAS handstamp in blue (Emsing fig. E1 = 100 pts.). Slight soiling at top but an exceptional example of this rare cancellation. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2222
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1858: 1 d. deep blue, a horizontal used strip of four from two different Transfer panes, positions 15-11-12-13, large margins all round of fine appearance, cancelled by two strikes of framed VAPOR handstamp in black (Emsing fig. E200 = 75 pts.) applied in Paita. Rare and most attractive. Signed A. Diena. Cert. Behr (2005).rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2223
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1858: 1 d. deep blue, good to large margins all round, used on November 1859 cover from Iquique to Lima, endorsed 'por Vapor' and tied by fine strike of oval framed "* VAPOR * INCA" handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 60 = 70 pts./ Emsing E211 = 125 pts.) applied on the ship. Sender's oval cachet in blue alongside repeated strike at left. Minor soiling to the wrapper but extremely fine strikes and very rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2013). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2225
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1 d. blue, a large margined horizontal pair used on September 1858 entire letter from Arequipa to Islay, tied by dotted AREQ. cancellation struck in blue. A fine and scarce entire. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2000).rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141 (April 2004), lot 4361. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 130.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2226
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1858 (March): 1 d. deep blue, a large margined used example with Transfer flaw on first 'O' of CORREOS, overlapped by November 1858 1 d. slate-blue with good margins all round, tied to small piece by straight line PIURA handstamp in black (Emsing fig. E58 = 20 pts.). The piece a tad stained at top but an extraordinary combination usage of the two issues. Signed A. Diena, Pfenninger. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2227
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1858 (March): 1 p. rose-red, an unused example with good to large margins all round, of fresh colour, without gum. A very rare stamp in unused condition Scott = $ 1'100. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2229
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1858: 1 p. rose-red, a superb used example with large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on Oct 1858 cover from Concepcion to Lima tied by dotted "ON / CONCEP." handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 35 pts. / Emsing fig. E1 = 75 pts.). File fold well away from adhesive, a delightful double rate cover. Signed Roumet. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2230
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1858: 1 p. rose-red, a used vertical pair with enormous even margins all round, tied to 1858 cover from Tacna to Corocoro, Bolivia tied by ADMON. PRAL DE CORREOS / TACNA datestamps (Oct 28) in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 36 = 3pts., Emsing fig. E53 = 10 pts.). The cover with slight closed tear at top otherwise extremely fine and rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2231
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1858 (March): 1 p. rose-red, a single example used with 1 d. (very) deep blue in a horizontal pair (Transfer Types 4-5), all with good to large margins all round, tied to July 1858 double rate entire letter endorsed "Vapor 22 Juli" from Trujillo to Lima by dotted TRUX handstamps in black (Emsing E7 = 10 pts.). A remarkably rare franking with just a handful of such covers known bearing both stamps of the first issue. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5560. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2232
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Cat No: Collection
1858: Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red instead of orange-yellow; a fine used example, Type B, with four large to huge margins all round, cancelled by part "OTUSCO." straight line handstamps in red (Emsing fig. E58 = 75 pts.). Listed in the Moll handbook on page 114. Superb and rare, especially so with this cancellation. Cert. RPSL (2012) Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 54, Oct 1970, lot 6692.rn Collection Lugón Badaracco, Corinphila sale 187, May 2014, lot 5044. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 850.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2233
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1858: Error of Colour ½ (medio) peso rose-red instead of orange-yellow; a fine used example, Type D, with four good to large margins all round, cancelled by dotted "HUARS" handstamp of Huaraz in black (Emsing fig. E1 = 25 pts.) in black. Listed in Moll on page 113. A fine example of this rarity especially with this cancellation. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Moorhouse (2008) Gi 4b = £ 4'750/Scott = $ 4'750.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 26 May 1964, lot 927.rn Corinphila sale 84, Oct 1992, lot 5566. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2234
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1858 (March): Sperati Forgery Die Proofs (2) for Medio Peso, one in bright yellow and the other in (error of colour) deep rose-red; each superb and signed by the forger, Jean de Sperati, each with violet Control handstamps on reverse. Rare. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2235
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Cat No: Collection
1858: ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine used horizontal pair, Transfer Types 1-2, wide even margins all round, cancelled by dotted oval LIMA handstamps in black (Emsing fig. E7). Illustrated in Herbert Moll's handbook on page 110. A delightful and astoundingly rare multiple in the foremost quality Gi = £ 750+/Scott = $ 750.rnrnProvenace: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Geneva, Nov 1992.rn Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4070. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2236
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1858: ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine used example with large margins all round, tied to cover from Cuzco to Tacna endorsed 'Con Impresos' by dotted CUZCO handstamp in blue (Emsing fig. E1 = 25 pts.). An extraordinary rarity on cover - the 5 times rate explained by the endorsement, travelling with accompanying Printed Matter. Certs. BPA (1955), Moorhouse (2004). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 4,600.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4600
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2237
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Cat No: Collection
1858: ½ peso orange-yellow, a fine used example on small piece in combination with 1 d. deep blue in a horizontal pair, all with large margins all round and superb but for some age spots. A remarkable and rare usage - further research since 2009 by this describer has led us to believe that this combination is of enormous rarity and most probably unique. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1991).rnrnProvenance: Collection Derek M. Bolton.rn Collection Salomon Rosenthal.rn Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 14 Feb 1995.rn Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4071. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2238
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1858: 1 d. slate-blue, a used horizontal strip of four of delightful appearance, margins clear to large all round, first stamp corner crease and third stamp with thin, cancelled by "OTUSCO." straight line handstamps in red (Emsing fig. E58 = 75 pts.). Scarce and most attractive. Signed Moorhouse. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2239
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1858: 1 p. red, a used horizontal pair, large margins all round, superbly cancelled by single strike of framed CERTIFICACION registration handstamp (Emsing E82 = 30 pts.) applied in Chachapoyas in black. A gem. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 190.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2240
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1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a used block of four, Setting II, Transfer Types 1-2 / 6-7, with large margins all round, of fresh colour, beautifully cancelled by two superb framed CHICLAYO handstamps (Emsing fig. E59 = 25 pts.) in blue. One or two tiny natural airholes otherwise superb. Signed Moorhouse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2241
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1858 (Dec): 1 p. red, a used horizontal strip of six with close to large margins all round, of fresh vibrant colour, vertical crease in margin between fourth and fifth stamp and sixth stamp thinned, nevertheless a remarkable multiple, beautifully cancelled by three superb framed CHICLAYO handstamps (Emsing fig. E59 = 25 pts.) in blue. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (2003).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 44, March 1957, lot 6224.rn Corinphila sale 141, May 2005, lot 4364. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2242
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1860/61: 1 d. blue, a used horizontal pair with large margins for this issue, tied to 1861 entire letter from Tacna to Lima by dotted ARICA handstamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 4 pts. / Emsing fig. E1 = 10 pts.) applied in transit with superb circular ARICA / VAPOR datestamp below (Oct 23) in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 20 pts. / Emsing fig. E205 = 40 pts.). An attractive and very scarce entire.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2243
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Cat No: Collection
1860/61: 1 p. rose-red, used examples (2) one example with margin imperceptibly touched, used on 1860 registered cover from Huánuco to Lima, each tied by dotted "HUAN." handstamps in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 24 = 6 pts., Emsing fig. E1 = 20 pts.) with rare complete strike of CERTIFICAC.N registration handstamp at left (unlisted in Emsing) also in black. Reverse with docketing of sender's name, date (July 26) and signature. A fine and rare registered cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2007).rnrnNote: The National Letter rate (over 25 Leagues = 120 kms. circa) was 1 peseta per half ounce. The registration fee was 1 peseta for the first half ounce. The distance from Huánuco to Lima is about 350 kms.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, 8 Oct 2001, lot 6911. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2244
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1860/61: Retouched 1 p. rose-red, an unused block of four with large margins all round for this issue, of excellent colour, fresh and very fine, unused without gum. A very rare and attractive multiple. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Scott = $ 1'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2245
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1862/63: Lecoq 1 d. pale vermilion, an unused strip of five with good to large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, tiny thin on fifth stamp not affecting the appearance, large part og. Exceptional for this issue. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2246
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1868: Lecoq 1 d. rose-red and deep red, a used example with variety: "Double Print", slight thin of trifling importance, neatly cancelled by 'Lima' datestamp (Aug 10, 1867) in black. Exceptionally rare and most attractive. Signed Herbert Bloch. Cert. Moorhouse (2007). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2247
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Cat No: Collection
1862: 1 d. pale vermilion, a used pair struck with fine oval PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY / STEAMSHIP / ARICA in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 104 = 90 pts., Emsing fig. E196 = 200 pts.). An exceptional strike in superlative condition for this rarity. Opinion Holcombe (1999).rnrnProvenance: Collection Georges Lamy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2248
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1862/63: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a fine example used on 1863 entire letter from Lambayeque to Lima, endorsed 'por Vapor Inca' and tied by fine strike of oval framed "* VAPOR * INCA" handstamp in red (Lamy & Rinck fig. 60 = 80 pts./ Emsing E211 = 150 pts.) applied on board the PSNC vessel. Sender's oval cachet in blue at right and Lima arrival cds (Jan 28) on reverse. Extremely fine strike and very rare. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1972), Moorhouse (2012). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2249
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1862/63: Lecoq 1 d. pink, a fine example used on 1866 entire letter written in Coracora (Aug 28) to Lima tied in transit by perfect strike of CHALA. / SET. 2. / 1866 circular datestamp in black (Lamy & Rinck fig. 28 = 10 pts./ Emsing E36 = 30 pts.). Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Sept 3) in dull blue ink. Superb and scarce so fine. Signed G. Lamy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2250
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1863: Lecoq 1 p. brown, a used strip of six with ample to large margins all round cancelled by dotted CUZCO handstamps in black (Emsing E1 = 10 pts.) with manuscript "Recibida" in ink on fifth and sixth stamps, some slight creasing but a remarkable and very rare multiple. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2251
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Cat No: Collection
1868: Lecoq 1 d. deep blue-green, an unused example with variety: "Double Print", one or two small faults of trifling importance, believed unique in unused condition, with normal for comparison. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection E. M. de Bustamente, DF, Geneva, Feb 1998.rn Collection Klaus Eitner, Corinphila sale 158, 11 June 2009, lot 4174. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2252
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1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, two fine single example used on 1869 cover from Moyobamba to Lima cancelled by superb complete strike of straight line MOYOB.A in black (Lamy & Rinck fig.1 = 40 pts. / Emsing E58 = 100 pts.). Reverse with Lima arrival cds in black (Dec 25). Exceptionally fine. Signed G. Lamy. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2253
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1868: Lecoq 1 d. green, a superb strip of three on 1876 cover from Puno to Salomonsmühle, Germany endorsed 'via Panama & Southampton' tied by mute quartered handstamps (with dots in the four segments) in black (unlisted by Lamy & Rinck and Emsing) with confirming PUNO / PRAL cds alongside (April 12). Reverse with 'Lima / Principal' cds (April 25) and Langmeil arrival (June 1) in black. An exceptional pre-UPU cover confirming the special Peru-Germany tariffs introduced on January 9, 1875 - just three covers are recorded thus. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: For further information see Herbert Moll handbook and Everaldo Santos Edition D'Or, page 124. *********** check this (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2254
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1870/71: 'Trencito' 5 c. bright scarlet, a used strip of four with good margins all round and of lovelyfresh colour, cancelled by two strikes of oval framed ISLAY handstamp in blue-black ink (Lamy & Rinck fig. 7 = 25 pts., Emsing fig. E16 = 50 pts.). A magnificent and extremely rare multiple of the world's first commemorative issue. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1979), Behr (2005).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 141, May 2005, lot 4369. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 3,400.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2255
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1873 (March): Lecoq 'Llamita' 2 c. grey-blue, a used example with good margins all round, neatly cancelled by 'Lima / Principal' cds (March 13, 1873) in black: very close to issue date. An exceptionally scarce stamp in fine used condition. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Scott = $ 325. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2256
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1929: 10 c. orange red and Air Post Stamp 50 c. violet showing inverted overprint 'Servicio Aereo' and Postal Tax Stamp 2 c. dark violet, cancelled "Trujillo - ENE 2 929 - 8", on cover to Lima. Cert Moorhouse (1999) Scott = $ 500+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 250.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2257
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Cat No: Collection
1858/70c.: The Cancellation Collection with many examples from the collection of Georges Lamy and largely on the Lecoq issues, with 1 d. pink single examples with oval framed LAMBAYEQUE / ARROW handstamp (Emsing = 125 pts.), "RA / LLAPO" (200 pts.), VAPOR / INCA in red (150 pts.), YURI / MAGUAS in blue (150 pts.), dotted oval handstamps on 1 d. pink with "RECEPTORIA / DE ILO" (175 pts.), SANTA / ANA (125 pts.), AYABACA in blue (175 pts.), CERRO / AZUL on a pair (125 pts.), and rare dotted BARRA (175 pts.); cancels on 1 d. green with oval ANCON in black (150 pts.), BARRANCA (125 pts.), CHAVIN in blue (175 pts.), CUTERVO on a pair (175 pts.), PAIJAN (150 pts.), POZUZO in red (125 pts.) and YANACOA in blue (200 pts.), Y. GUAÑAPE in blue on a pair (100 pts.) etc. Exceptional gathering of some of the rarest cancellations known on Peruvian classic adhesives (44 items). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,400.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2258
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1770/1863: Lot four stampless covers incl. 1770c. Colonial period cover front endorsed '+ de pago entre destino' at top, sent unpaid to the President of the Real Audiencia de Chile (Xavier de Morales) in Santiago, struck with straight line LIMA handstamp in black; 1797 Cover sent registered from Huancavelica (Guancav) to Yca rated '15' reales in manuscript, struck with truncated two line CERTIFN / AGUAVCAVA handstamp in red (Colareta fig. 2 = 90 pts./Tizon 4 = EXT), docketing at right possibly to do with rates and dated in manuscript 'Correo en Mayo a 97 - 41 r.'; 1820 Entire letter prepaid from Quito to Popayan with fine strikes of FRANCA and QUITO in red, prepaid '2' reales in manuscript, with docketing '83' on reverse (distance in leagues), carried on the Quito-Otavalo-Ibarra-Tuquerres-Pasto-Popayan route; 1863 Entire letter from Tacna to New York, with oval Forwarding Agent cachet 'Jefferson Y Ca. / Arica' in blue and British P.O. double arc ARICA cds in black (Nov 23), manuscript '6' (pence) prepaid by Agent and corresponding two line PAID-TO / PANAMA in black and British P.O. PANAMA double arc cds (Dec 7) all on front with 'Steamship / 10' of arrival, reverse with New York cds (Dec 30). (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Sep-10-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2260
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Cat No: Collection
1865 (Jan 6): Entire letter from Tacna to Castillon, France endorsed 'via Panama', franked by uncancelled Peru 1862 Lecoq 1 d. pink on despatch (Scott 12), prepaid with with superb double arc ARICA datestamp (Jan 7) and equally fine "♚ / PAID / AT / ARICA" handstamp struck in red (unrecorded) and manuscript '11d.' in red. 'London / Paid' transit cds and oval 'PD' in red, thence via Calais (Feb 14) to Castillon. A splendid and very rare entire - the sole recorded usage of this Crown Circle struck in red.rnProvenance: Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 23 March 1994, lot 1407. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 3,600.00
Closed..Sep-06-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3600
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 5661
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Cat No: Collection
1867 (Oct 6): Peru 1862 Lecoq 1 d. pink (Scott 12) paying internal postage on 1867 cover from Tacna to London care of two Forwarding Agents with oval cachet of "C. Eulert / Arica" at upper left (Oct 8) and the second in Philadelphia, USA, overlapped by Great Britain 1858/79 1 d. red, pl. 85, three vertical pairs, the upper four stamps tied by "C36" Arica obliterators, the lower pair also cancelled in transit at Panama with "C35" to prevent re-use with further 'Panama' single ring transit cds (Oct 21) alongside. 'N.Y Steamship / 10' charge mark for incoming Ship Letter applied on arrival (Oct 31). The letter without further markings and presumably sent on under separate cover. Faults to one adhesive at base and heavy vertical file fold affects another at top but 1d. red. plate 85 is not recorded used from Arica by Stanley Gibbons. A rare usage.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 202. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,200.00
Closed..Sep-06-2020, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4200
Sale No: 250
Lot No: 5662
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1872 (Nov 9): Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 138 single example and 1 d. red pl. 141 with a single and strip of four used on 1872 envelope from Arica to Greenock, Scotland cancelled by poor strikes of the "C36" obliterator and by single circle ARICA datestamp, reverse of opened for display cover showing 1858/69 2 d. blue pl. 13 in a block of six, this last overlooked at Arica and cancelled by the "C38" obliterator of Callao with cds alongside (Nov 14). The adhesives with minor scuffs and the block with one stamp with closed tear but a rare and most unusual cover. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 5663
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1865 (Sept 7): Peru 1862 Lecoq 1 d. pink (Scott 12) tied to cover front to Mainz, Germany by 'Arica' datestamp in black (Sept 7) used in combination with Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 95, 1862 4 d. vermilion, hairlines, and 1865 1 s. green pl. 4 in a horizontal pair all tied by three bold strikes of the "C36" obliterator with double arc 'Arica' datestamps adjacent in black. 'London / Paid' cds (Oct 13) and oval 'PD' in red and thence via Aachen to Mainz. Edge wear at base but a rare usage of these adhesives - both the 1 d. red pl. 95 and the 4 d. vermilion are unlisted by Stanley Gibbons used in Arica, thus a proving piece. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 5664
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1879 (Feb 26): Cover from Lima to Hamburg endorsed 'via Panama, England' to Hamburg franked by Peru 1874 20 c. brown-red (Scott 27) tied by 'Lima / Principal' cds (Feb 26) in black, used in combination with Great Britain 1876 4 d. sage-green pl. 16, three examples, cancelled by three strikes of the "C38" obliterator with 'Callao' British P.O. cds on reverse (Feb 26). Reverse with London transit (March 29) and Hamburg arrival over unusual 'Mercantile Bank of Peru' label. Found to be double weight upon arrival and struck with 'T' marking and charged '160' pfennigs due to pay in blue crayon. A scarce and unusual combination cover.rnProvenance: Collection John Saylor, Harmers, New York, 21 May 1987, lot 2150. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5666
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1876 (Sept 28): Combination usage, an entire letter from Callao bearing Peru diagonally bisected 1868 1 p. yellow (Scott 15a = $ 1'100) paying internal rate with Great Britain 1870 ½ d. rose-red pl 5, 1873 3 d. rose pl. 19, 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 14 and 1873 1 s. green pl. 12 all tied by four strikes of the "C38" obliterator with 'Callao' despatch cds on reverse (Sept 28) in black. 'London / Paid' transit on front in red (Oct 30). Minor bends but a splendid and extremely rare 'five colour' franking - the unique example of the 1868 1 peseta used on a combination cover (although there is a piece with two 2 s. blue), see Bargholtz & Potel "Peru-GB Combination Frankings", section D, page 33. Cert. Holcombe (1987).rnProvenance: Collection Hearn, RL, London, 23 Feb 1960, lot 112.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
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Lot No: 5667
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1871 (July 27): Combination cover from Lima to Hamburg, Germany endorsed 'via Panama & Southampton' franked for internal rate with Peru 1868 Lecoq 1 d. green (Scott 14) cancelled by Lima cds in black and Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 118 and 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 11 with a single, a horizontal pair and a block of four utilised for 1/8d. rate, tied by six strikes of the "C38" obliterator with 'Callao' despatch cds (July 27) on reverse. 'London / Paid' and circular 'PD' in red (Aug 26) and reverse with Hamburg arrival. Faults at edges affecting the adhesives but nevertheless a spectacular and rare usage to an uncommon destination.rnProvenance: Stanley Gibbons, Frankfurt, 10-12 Oct 1974, lot 928. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5668
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1876 (Oct 28): Combination cover from Callao to Genova. Italy franked by Peru 1866/67 Llama 20 c. brown diagonally bisected for internal single rate (Scott 18a) and Great Britain 1858/69 2 d. blue pl.15, defective 1874 6 d. grey pl. 15 and 1 s. green pl. 12 all tied by three strikes of the "C38" obliterator. 'Callao' cds of despatch on reverse (Oct 28) with Sori arrival cds (Dec 1) alongside. File folds but a scarce - ½ d. overpaid for the UPU rate and an unusual 'four colour' franking.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5669
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1872 (May 14): Combination cover from Lima (sender's cachet on reverse) to Hamburg, Germany endorsed 'Per Steamer via Panama & Southampton' franked for internal rate with Peru 1868 Lecoq 1 d. green in a pair (Scott 14) and Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion pl. 12 with two singles and a strip of three, one stamp defective, all tied by five strikes of the "C38" obliterator with 'Callao' despatch cds (May 14) on reverse. 'London / Paid' and oval 'PD' in red (June 13) and reverse with Hamburg arrival. Faults but nevertheless a spectacular and rare usage to an uncommon destination. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5670
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1877 (Oct 12): Combination cover from Callao to Florence, Italy endorsed 'via Panama' franked by Peru 1875/76 10 c. green in a horizontal strip of three (Scott 25) with Great Britain 1877 4 d. sage-green pl. 16 and 1876 8 d. orange in an irregular strip of three, all tied by five strikes of the "C38" obliterator. Struck with rare usage of the "INSUFFICIENTLY / + / PREPAID" handstamp in red on despatch and marked '11d.' to pay in manuscript. Reverse with 'Callao' despatch cds (Oct 12), London transit cds (Nov 12) where 'T' marking added and Firenze arrival (Nov 15) and taxed with 1870 Postage Due 60 c. in a vertical strip of three. Some imperfections incl. repair at top to one 8 d. adhesive but both the GB stamps are rare on letter from Callao. A dramatic and most appealing cover. Cert. RPSL (2012).rnProvenance: Provenance: Shanahan's, Dublin, sale 84, 7 Feb 1959, lot 380.; RL, London, 9 Sept 1970, lot 1546; Harmers, London, 21 Feb 1979, lot 1143; Harmers, London, 14 March 1986, lot 3757. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
