1857 (July 18): Entire letter from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro endorsed 'pr. Pocantins', struck with rare oval framed SALA DE COMERCIO / DE / MONTEVIDEO in blue. The Sala de Comercio service operated a Late Hour / Too Late service with the authority of the Government. Rare and very attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4699
Symbol:
1863/67: Entire letters (9), all from Montevideo to New York with oval 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' despatch datestamps, all mailed via London exceptm one via Bordeaux and thence making a second Atlantic crossing to New York, each with two line U.S. NOTES depreciated currency handstamps in black for 53, 65, 66, 69, 86, 116, 122, 130 and 150 Cents respectively, all from the same correspondecne and each with very fine strikes of these elusive markings in black.
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4700
Symbol:
1872 (Feb 29): Entire letter from Montevideo to New York, crossing the Atlantic twice, with Montevideo despatch cds (March 1) and carried on 'Sindh' to Bordeaux, struck with framed "FR / 2F 16c." Accountancy handstamp in Paris (March 30) in blue (Van Der Linden fig. 1263, only listed in black), thence via London (April 1) to destination with 'NEW YORK / U.S. NOTES 18' depreciated currency marking in black (April 15). A fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4701
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1869: Entire letter from Montevideo to Montpellier, bearing France Laureated 1867 80 c. carmine tied by "Anchor" lozenge of dots with octagonal MONTEVIDEO Consular P.O. datestamp (Salles fig. 1062) below (April 15) in black. Bordeaux-Cette TPO cds on reverse (May 20). A charming and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Bernard Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, 5-8 April 2006, lot 3118. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4703
Symbol:
1858 (March): 120 c. blue, a used example in a pale clear shade, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (22 Sept 1859) in black. A choice example. Signed A. Diena Gi 5a = £ 600/Scott = $ 650. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4704
Symbol:
1858 (March): 120 c. slate blue, a used example in a deep shade, large even margins all round, neatly cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (8 Nov 1859) in black. Merest trace of thin does not detract from the delightful appearance Gi 5b = £ 650/Scott = $ 650. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4705
Symbol:
1859 (March): 120 c. deep slate-blue, clear to large margins all round, used on large piece addressed to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (10 Nov 1959) in black. Lifted for checking and hinged back into place, a most attractive stamp in an unusual shade. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 650+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4706
Symbol:
1858 (March): 180 c. green, an unused example, Type 22, with large margins all round and of fresh colour, without gum. Superb. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4707
Symbol:
1858: 180 c. green, type 17, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in black, showing the positional type flaw '120' for '180' in value at base. A charming example of a scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 650. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4708
Symbol:
1858: 180 c. green, type 13, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp, clearly dated "25 / Junio / 1858" in black, the earliest recorded date of use. Rare. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 87, Oct 1993, lot 3778. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4709
Symbol:
1859: Thin Figures 60 c. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, tied to Augsut 1859 cover endorsed 'per Correo' to Montevideo by oval framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / ARREDONDO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in pale green. The adhesive crossed by light file fold but an attractive usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4710
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1859: Thin figures 60 c. grey-lilac and 240 c. vermilion, the 60 c. just touched at one corner and the 240 c. with contemporary surface fault, used on March 13, 1861 quadruple rate cover to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black leaving the 240 c. clear at top where the major Plate Variety "Large Thin First "O" in Montevideo" shows clearly. Despite faults the 240 c. is rare on letter and this is is the sole example this describer has managed to trace with this variety on cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Consul Weinburger. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,000.00
Sold...CHF 5,500.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4711
Symbol:
1859 (June 26); Thin numerals 80 c. orange, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp struck in red, dated 14 July 1859, just fourteen days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory on July 1st. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4712
Symbol:
1859 (June 26); Thin numerals 80 c. orange, a used example with good to large margins all round, tied to small piece by complete oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp struck in red, dated 4 July 1859, just four days after adhesive stamp usage became compulsory on July 1st. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 1,500.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4713
Symbol:
1859: Thin Figures 80 c. orange, a used example with large margins all round and showing part of the figure "1" in front of "80 CENTESIMOS" where the 180 c. Plate from which the 80 c. Plate was created was not completely erased, tied to 1860 cover to Tacuarembo by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (July 11). Scarce. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4714
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1859: Thin numerals 100 c. brown-rose, an unused block of six (3 x 2), sheet marginal from top of sheet, types 1-2-1 / 3-4-3, large margins all round, fifth stamp with thin not affecting appearance, without gum, a splendid and very rare multiple in the scarcer shade. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, Oct 1982, lot 7091. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,400.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4715
Symbol:
1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 100 c. brown lake, a used example in a rich shade with good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red - dated 4 July 1859. A very fine and early usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4716
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1859: Thin Figures 100 c. deep carmine lake and 1860 Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, all adhesives cut close, used on registered 1860 cover to San Josê tied by bold strikes of framed "CERTIFICADO" in black and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Sept 28) in black. The 60 c. lilac with vertical bend where it was originally placed around the edge of the cover and the fourth 100 c. in the strip with an unusual pre-printing paper fold, a pli accordeon, across the centre of the stamp. A spectacular and extremely rare registered usage.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 70, 26-31 March 1984, lot 4229; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2128.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 13,000.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 13000
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4717
Symbol:
1859: Thin Figures 120 c. blue, used example with clear to huge margins, used on 1859 entire letter to Buenos Aires, Argentina tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 6) struck in red - this colour only being used in the first month of issue. Extremely attractive and very rare: mailed during the first week of issue.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3804. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,400.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 3400
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4718
Symbol:
1859: Thin Figures 120 c. pale blue, two single examples used on 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 6) in black. Lower stamp crossed by horizontal file fold but a scarce triple rate cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4719
Symbol:
1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 180 c. green, an unused block of four, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4720
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a fine used example, Type 7, large margins all round, tied to 1861 cover endorsed 'Constitution' to Buenos Aires by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (May 4) in black. A fine and scarce cover carried at double rate. Signed Diaz.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-28 Oct 1982, lot 7111; Corinphila sale 151, 4-7 Dec 2007, lot 3792. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4721
Symbol:
1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a used example in a dark shade with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires endorsed 'Por Vapor Salto' by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Dec 10) in black. A scarce double rate cover and extremely fine. Signed Holcombe. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4722
Symbol:
1859 (June 26): Thin numerals 240 c. vermilion, a used example with large even margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in red - dated 7 July 1859. A very fine and early usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4723
Symbol:
1860: Thick Figures 60 c. lilac, a used example with large margins all round, tied to circa 1861 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON. DE CORREOS / CERRO LARGO / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue. Scarce and fine usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4724
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1860: Thick Figures 60 c. dull rose-lilac, a single and horizontal pair, good to large margins all round, tied to 1862 cover endorsed 'p. Villa del Salto' to Buenos Aires tied by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (April 1) in black. A fine, rare and attractive double rate cover. Signed A. Diena.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2166.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4725
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac and 120 c. blue, both with large margins all round, tied to 1863 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. Menay' (Menai) by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Nov 11) in black. A fine and most attractive double rate cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7255; Collection Dr. Norman Hubbard, Corinphila sale 116, 28 Oct 1999, lot 2201. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4726
Symbol:
1860: Thick numerals 80 c. bright yellow, an unused block of four, types 1-2 / 7-8, marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet, large margins all round, fresh and very fine, slight surface spot on fourth stamp and minor diagonal bend on large part og., a scarce multiple. Signed A. Diena. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4727
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1860: Large Figures 80 c. yellow, a single example with close to good margins, Type 8, used on August 22, 1862 cover to Montevideo tied by framed "ADMON DE CORREOS / PAYSANDU / REP. O. DEL URUG." handstamp in blue. Fresh and fine, a scarce cover. Signed Diaz Paulos.rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Hoffman, Corinphila sale 69, 25-30 Oct 1982, lot 7197. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4728
Symbol:
1860: Thick Figures 80 c. bright yellow, a horizontal pair with large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Buenos Aires, overpaid 40 centesimos, cancelled by fine oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp in black (June 13). A choice and lovely cover. Signed A. Diena, P. Holcombe. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1995).rnrnProvenance: Alfred H. Caspary, Harmers, New York, 2-5 June 1958, lot 1436. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4729
Symbol:
1860: Thick Figures 80 c. yellow, three examples with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'pr. La Libertad', tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Oct 9) in black. A scarce triple rate cover and extremely fine. Signed A. Diena. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,000.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 4000
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4730
Symbol:
1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, an unused block of four with large margins all round, fresh and fine, with small part og. A scarce multiple Scott = $ 400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4731
Symbol:
1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used horizontal strip of three with clear to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at right, cancelled by part Montevideo datestamp (1 Oct 1862) and part registration handstamp. Signed Ciardi. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4732
Symbol:
1860: Thick numerals 100 c. brown-rose, a used horizontal strip of three, types 4-5-6, good to large margins all round, cancelled by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (4 Jan 1863) and framed 'Certificado' registration handstamp in black. Signed Diaz, E.J.Lee.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2181. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4733
Symbol:
1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used block of six (3 x 2), of good colour with clear to large margins all round, types 3-4-5 / 9-10-11, cancelled by three strikes of framed "Certificado" registration handstamps in black. Scissor cut in margin only between fifth and sixth stamp and two thins unapparent on face, an exceptional and extremely rare large multiple.rnrnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2185. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4734
Symbol:
1860: Thick Figures 120 c. blue, a used example with large margins all round, Type 8, used on second page of entire letter to Colonia tied by oval framed handstamp in black. Signed Ferchenbauer. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4735
Symbol:
1864: Escuditos 6 c. carmine-rose, a used example with large even margins all round, tied to 1865 cover to Salto by "Sunburst" handstamp and by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo' despatch datestamp (Dec 13) in black. Scarce and most attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4736
Symbol:
1864: Escuditos 6 c. rose and 12 c. pale blue (2), all with large margins all round, one 12 c. with contemporary closed tear, all tied to 1865 cover to Buenos Aires by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Sept 18) in black. Despite the imperfection a not unattractive and scarce franking. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4737
Symbol:
1864 (April 13): Coat of Arms 12 c. blue, an unused block of ten (5 x 2), with large even margins all round, of fine colour, two last stamps affected by vertical crease on large part og. A most attractive and scarce multiple. Signed E.J.Lee. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4738
Symbol:
1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., crossed by file fold, used on 1874 entire letter to New York endorsed 'pr. Chimborazo', tied by barred obliterator and mailed via London (Feb 16) with cds on reverse in red. Charged mark '14' deleted by London "43" numeral obliterator and sent on to destination with 'NEW YORK / DUE 31 / U.S.CURRENCY' datestamp on front (March 2) in black. Unframed "26 / Cents" adjacent with 5 c. added for local delivery. An unusual 'Double Crossing of the Atlantic' cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4739
Symbol:
1866/67: 10 c. green, perf., used example on July 6, 1875 cover from Montevideo to Genova endorsed 'por Vapor Europa', tied by network obliterator in black and carried by Italian Steamer with italic "Da Montevideo / coi Postali Italiani" in black. Rated '9' decimi handstruck on arrival and taxed with Italy 1870 Postage Due 30 c. and 60 c. tied by 'S. Pier D'Adena' cds's (Aug 3). Minor creases but an attractive and scarce cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4741
Symbol:
1877: 10 c. vermilion, rouletted, a fine example used on 1878 cover to Lake Como, Bellagio, Italy tied by barred "D" obliterator in black with 'Correo / Montevideo' despatch cds below (March 14). Struck in transit in London with "T / 1-10" in black and on arrival with "17" decimi handstamp in black and taxed with corresponding 1870 Postage Dues 30 c. (4) and 50 c. on arrival (April 16) in Bellagio. A fine and attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4742
Symbol:
1884: American Banknote Co. Proofs (2) for central vignette of the Artigas 7 c. value, printed in black on thin white wove paper, 48 x 70 mm., with imprint below - possibly prepared for a proposed 1810-1910 Centenary issue - with file number C78; together with a cut down example on brown card. Scarce and most unusual Proofs. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4743
Symbol:
1884/88: 20 c. red-violet, American Banknote Co. sunken Die Proof on thick card in issued colour. Fresh and fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4744
Symbol:
1908 (Aug 23): Cruiser Montevideo, the set of three values used, all with variety "Centre Inverted", fresh and fine. A scarce and attractive set Scott = $ 900. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4745
Symbol:
1924 (July 31): Olympic Games Football Victory, a presentation folder issued by the Dept. of Posts & Telegrpahs with 1924 Olympic Games set of three printed on yellow paper displayed above "Uruguay a los Campeons Mundiales de Football". Superb and scarce, Uruguay went on to win the inaugural World Cup in 1930 Scott = $ 650+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4746
Symbol:
1928 (May 1): Artigas Equestrian Statue 3 p. deep rose & black, Waterlow Die Proof on medium wove toned paper showing guide lines at sides. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4747
Symbol:
1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, unused block of four, optd. in red, variety "Overprint Inverted", fresh and fine, large part og. A rare multiple. Signed Kneitschel Gi 376a = £ 440/Scott = $ 400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4748
Symbol:
1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, unused blocks of four (2), one optd. in deep green, the other a rare sheet marginal block optd. in pale yellow-green, fresh and very fine, large part og. This last signed Kneitschel. See Scott footnote Gi 377+377b = £ 400+/Scott = $ 360+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Dec-02-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 4749
Symbol:
1928 (June 25): Albatross Airmail 3 p. 80 c. scarlet, the top value of the set in a well centred unused block of four, of excellent colour but without gum Gi 580 = £ 1'000/Scott = $ 900. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
