Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2979
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Cat No: Collection
Issues of the Republic, Thick numerals 1860: Selection two used adhesives 60 c. dull lilac, one tied to piece by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp in black, dated 31 DIC 1859, the first day of issue. Also a single used example cancelled on the same day. Cert. Hernández Rocha (2008). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5445
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1858 (April 10): Prepaid entire letter to Montevideo rated '60' (centimos) in manuscript with fine strike of framed ADMON DE CORREOS / PAYSANDU / REP. O. DEL URUGUAY despatch handstamp and equally fine framed FRANCA adjacent, both in blue. Scarce and most attractive. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5446
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Diligencias 1856 (Oct 1): 1 r. vermilion, Lee Type 29, an unused example with good to large margins all round: these stamps were spaced very closely together on the Stone, of excellent colour, unused. A fine example of a scarce stamp Scott = $ 400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5447
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1859: 120 c. blue, thin numerals, two used examples, each with four margins and both used in first months of issue cancelled by "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps in red, one clearly dated July 28, 1859. Scarce and attractive usages. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5448
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1859: Thin Figures 180 c. green, a used example in a very deep shade with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1860 cover to Buenos Aires endorsed 'per Gral Moñega' by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (July 7) in black. A scarce double rate cover.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5449
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1859: Thick numerals 60 c. dull lilac, a fine used example with large margins all round, on September 1862 entire letter to Montevideo tied by fine oval framed PAYSANDU despatch handstamp in blue-green. A choice and fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5450
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1859: Thick numerals 60 c. grey-lilac, Lee Type 6B, a fine used example with good to large margins all round, on 1861 entire letter to Salto endorsed 'p. Pampero' tied by oval framed "Montevideo" datestamp in black (Feb 4). File fold away from the adhesive, an attractive River Mail entie. Signed Giulio Bolaffi, A. Bolaffi. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5451
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1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac, three overlapping examples, ample to large margins all round, used on 1863 entire letter to Buenos Aires tied by oval "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamps (Oct 13) in black. Ironed file fold does not detract, a splendid and scarce franking paying the double rate.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5452
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1860: 60 c. brown-lilac and 80 c. yellow, thick numerals, fine large margined used examples on small piece tied by oval framed 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp (Nov 2) in black. Scarce and attractive piece. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5453
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1860: Thick Figures 60 c. brown-lilac, a fine example in a deep shade (Type 5) and 120 c. blue with clear to good margins (Type 3), used on 1864 entire letter endorsed 'per Stella' to Buenos Aires, tied by oval framed "Admon de Correos / Montevideo" datestamp (Feb 9) in black. A scarce double rate cover and extremely fine, with fascinating content: "You will have heard about the accident to the 'Menai' (Steamer)...there was great excitement in the town last evening at 10 min. past 7 the alarm guns were fired and all the National Guard called to the cuartels .....some of the (Flores) Forces had advanced to Toledo...". Signed Diaz Paulos.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 143, 18-21 May 2005, lot 3816. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5454
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1860: Thick Numerals 80 c. orange-yellow, a used example with ample to large margins all round, used on 1862 entire letter from Montevideo endorsed "por Diligencia" to Estancia de los Altos, Perdido tied by oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp (Jan 19) in black. File fold affects adhesive but a rare single franking of this most elusive value. (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: 5455
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1860: Thick numerals 100 c. rose, a used horizontal strip of three, with large margins all round, cancelled by faint oval framed 'Montevideo' datestamp and framed 'Certificado' registration handstamp in black. Signed Diaz.rnProvenance: 'Latin America', Corinphila sale 116, Oct 1999, lot 2182. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5457
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1864: Escuditos 6 c. rose, a fine example in a pale shade with large margins all round, on locally used 1864 entire letter tied by 'Admon de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp (Oct 27) in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5458
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1857/77: Small classic group (8 covers) with 1857 prepaid cover to Carmelo with 'Franco' and oval Montevideo despatch in red, 1859 Thin numeral 60 c. lilac on cover from Paysandu, 1860 thick numeral 120 c. blue on cover to Salto (signed Ferchenbauer), 1864 Escuditos 6 c. red pair on cover to Rosario de Santa Fé tied in black (signed Diaz), 1866/67 perf. 5 c. blue (2) used on 1873 taxed cover to Italy charged with Poatage Due 1 lire, 1866/67 perf. 10 c. green on 1873 cover to Barcelona,1877/79 5 c. single and block of four on reg'd cover to Italy and 5 c. and 20 c. pair on registered front to Pando. Condition varies but a scarce group. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5459
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1877: Taxed covers (2) with envelope to Montevideo struck with framed "10 Centimos" in blue and large circular "10" due marking in black and 1877 entire letter from Manchester to Montevideo 'per Astarle' struck with Montevideo cds /June 11) and large "20" due marking in blue. A charming pair. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 105.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 105
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5460
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1900: Waterlow Imperforate Proofs, mostly in unissued colours: 1899/1901 25 c. in black, 50 c. in maroon and 1 p. in deep green 1900 1 c. in turquoise, 5 c. in purple, 10 c. in black and 1901 2 c. in green and 7 c. in carmine, all with two line "Waterlow & Sons Ltd. / Specimen" and applied to thick cards. An attractive group. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5461
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1865: Mourning cover to Bordeaux franked by France 1862 Empire 80 c. carmine tied by "Anchor" lozenge with octagonal Paquebot URUGUAY / SAINTONGE datestamp (March 15) alongside in black (Salles fig. 1031). Circular "Bresil / Bordeaux" entry marking alongside (April 17). A fresh and fine cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5462
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1877: 10 c. vermilion, rouletted, tied to 1878 entire letter to Torino by "A" in bars obliterator with 'Correo / Montevideo' cds at left (Aug 9) in black. Carried by French Mailboat 'Equateur' with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J. No. 2" datestamp below (Aug 10) in black (Salles fig. 1076). Struck with triangular 'T' marking and manuscript '140' and corresponding Italy 1870 Postage Due 40 c. and 1 lire tied by 'Torino' cds (Sept 7). Some peripheral aging but an attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 105.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 105
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5463
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1877/79: 1 c. red-brown, 10 c. vermilion and 1880 1 c. brown used on 5 c. green postal stationery envelope (H&G B10c) sent registered to Rio de Janeiro, tied by bold strikes of "52" obliterator with 'Montevideo' datestamp at left (July 16, 1881) and framed "Oficina de Certificados' registration handstamp below. Rio arrival in red on reverse of a most attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 90.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5464
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1882; 5 c. green popstal stationery envelope (H&G B10c) to Montevideo sent registered at concessionary rate cancelled by CORREO / NEUVA HELVETICA datestamp in black (Dec 7). Framed RECOMENDA handstamp at left and reverse with 'Director General de Correos / Montevideo' datestamp (Dec 9) - thus the letter probably contained an AR receipt form being returned. Scarce and fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 80.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5465
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1901: 5 c. blue postal stationery envelope (H&G B12) used from Mercedes to Montevideo struck with fine oval River Mail datestamp ESTAFETA FLUVIAL DE CORREOS / ENTRE MERCEDES Y BOCA DEL YAGUARY in black (Feb 27). Reverse with Montevideo arrival cds (March 1).rnScarce and very fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5466
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1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, variety "Surcharged in Black", a used example, marginal from top of sheet, lightly cancelled in black. Some blunted perfs. at left but a very rare stamp Scott = $ 800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 900.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5467
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1921/22: Airmail 25 c. bistre-brown, an unused block of four overprinted in red, variety "Overprint Inverted", hinged for protection, part og. Scarce Gi 376a = £ 440+/Scott = $ 400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5468
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1921 (Nov 11): 25 c. bistre-brown, overprinted in red for Airmail use, an unused corner marginal block of eighteen (6 x 3) from lower right corner of the sheet, one or two tiny spots on large part or unmounted og. A rare stamp in a multiple Gi 376 = £ 130+/Scott = $ 125+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5469
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1928 (Dec. 30): 'Raid avion' Montevideo - Rio de Janeiro, headed envelope AGENCIA HAVAS endorsed "Raid aviadores peruanos Martinez Pinillo y (Carlos) Zegarra" franked with Uruguay 5c. tied by "Montevideo Exterior 9-29.XII.28" cds. plus additional franking Brasil 300 Reis applied in Rio de Janeiro 3-1.29", signed by the pilots. A very rare item, only five known. (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: 7488
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1862/63: France 80 c. carmine, a single example used on 1865 mourning envelope to Bordeaux tied by bold strike of "ADMON. DE CORREOS / MONTEVIDEO" oval datestamp (March 1) in black. Probably carried on the RMSP "Parana" which left Montevideo on the same day, arriving at Southampton on 5 April. London cds on reverse in red (April 5) and struck there with framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking in black. Calais entry mark and charged '8' décimes in black. An exceptional and beautiful cover. Cert. Roumet (1994) "seul pièce connue". (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 3,000.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7489
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1866/67: 1 c. black, perf. 8½-13½, a used example on 1 September 1873 Printed Matter entire from Montevideo to France, applied over wrapper band and letter paying the internal rate; carried on Steamer "Magellan" via London with "ANGL. / AMB. CALAIS" in red (Oct) overstruck by '20 c.' due marking in red on arrival. The adhesive not tied but undoubtedly belongs. Rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7490
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1866/67: 5 c. deep blue, perf. 8½-13½, two examples used on 1875 entire letter to Paris endorsed "p. Steamer Mondego", tied by small "Correo / Montevideo" cds (June 2) in black with repeated strike below. Carried via London with "GB / 1F 60 c." accountancy marking in black, Calais entry marking of 1st July 1875 - the first day of the UPU - and charged '12' décimes due handstruck in black. France, however, whilst a signatory of the Berne agreement, elected to join on 1 January 1876. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7493
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1866/67: 10 c. green, perf. 8½-13½, a used marginal example on 1873 cover to Bordeaux, carried by a non-Contract 'bâtiments du commerce' Steamer, endorsed at top "Packet anglais "Liffey", Lisbonne voie Espagne par Irun", tied by weak "Correo / Montevideo" cds (May 31) in black with repeated strike at left. "OUTREMER / PARIS" entry marking (1 July 1873) in blue and aging and file folds; however the letter should have been struck with handstruck '8' décimes handstamp: 1st July 1873 being the first day of the new reduced rate by private ships: 8 décimes for 10 grams. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7494
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1866/67: 20 c. rose, perf. 8½-13½, a used top marginal example on 1874 cover to Marseille tied by barred "G" obliterator in black, with small "Correo / Montevideo" cds below, endorsed and carried by French Packet "Orenoque" with octagonal "MONTEVIDEO / PAQ. FR. J No. 2" datestamp (Oct 14) in black (Salles fig. 1076). Charged at double rate with handstruck '24' décimes handstamp in black. Minor imperfections but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7495
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1877/79: Rouletted 5 c. green in a horizontal pair used on 25 October 1877 entire letter from Montevideo to France tied by barred 'D' obliterator in blue. Carried on the PSNC Steamer "Sorata", with adhesives also tied by circular "PAYS ETR. PAR / BORDEAUX" entry mark in red (Nov 19) with triangular "T" mark alongside. Taxed with handstruck '12' décimes charge mark. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
