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Lot No:506
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Colonial 1798c.: Entire letter on Papel Sellado of King Charles IV of Spain with large cachet and 1 real charge, used to Arequipa struck with fine italic "POTOSI" handstamp in red with manuscript "2½" rate in black ink. Superb. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 140
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Lot No:507
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1836 (Dec. 12): Entire letter from Tupisa to Salta at the feet of the Andes, struck on obverse with fancy part intaglio handstamp "Franca / Tupisa" in a wreathed oval depicting in the centre the smoking volcano Llullaillaco, the sun, a llama and a condor, a most attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
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Lot No:508
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1878c.: Cover from Antofagasta to Valparaiso during the stamp shortage period, struck with superb framed "FRANCA" and fancy oval "CANCELADO" in black. Superb and scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No:509
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1878: Cover to Valparaiso struck with fine octagonal framed "CORREO ANTOFAGASTA / 10 c." illustrated handstamp in blue with reverse showing Valparaiso cds of receipt (March 16). A fine and scarce usage during the stamp shortage period and just prior to the Pacific War. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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1833/67c.: The pre-stamp collection (26 covers / entires), with oval framed REPUBLICA BOLIVIANA / PAZ / FRANCA" in red on covers (2), circular "LAMAR / FRANCA" in green on covers to and from Valparaiso; rare prepaid cover from LIPEZ with handstamp in blue; 1839 cover with straight line "CHUQUISACA" in red, fancy framed "COCHABAMBA" in red on 1845 entire to La Paz; fancy framed "FRANCA / ORURO" in yellow on 1856 entire to La Paz; 1866 cover with fine oval "Santa Cruz / Franca" with Eagle in blue; fine oval framed "Cochabamba / Franca" in red on 1855 entire to Tacna; 1862 cover with framed "POTOSI / FRANCA" Condor handstamp; 1860 cover with "PAZ DE AYACUCHO" in green etc. A splendid lot. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
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Lot No:511
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1846/82: Small group (4 covers) with 1846 cover from Valparaiso to Cochabamba with manuscript Forwarding Agent on reverse and struck with LAMAR transit in red; prepaid 1852 entire to Tupisa with superb "CALAMA" and "FRANCA" handstamps in black, 1882 stamp shortage cover to Salta with late use of oval framed "POTOSI / FRANCA" handstamp in black and a cover to La Paz with oival "REPUBLICA BILIVIANA / LIBERTAD / FRANCA" in black. All with fine strikes. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
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Lot No:512
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1854/74: Group of covers (4) with 1854 cover from Cobija to Sucre forwarded with oval "SOLA i COMP / CALAMA" cachet prepaid with FRANCA and CALAMA handtamps, 1856 entire from Cobija to Sucre, mailed in Lamar with circular "LAMAR / FRANCA" cds rated '2' in manuscript; 1874 entire from Paris to Sucre, with oval "DORADO HERMANOS / ANTOFAGUSTA" oval in green and "FRANCA" above, and 1874 entire from Paris to Sucre with oval "AGUIRREZ AVALA & Cie / COBIJA" cachet in green. A scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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1868: Condor 5 c. violet, a used block of ten (2 x 5) with large margins all round (positions 13-14 / 25-26 / 37-38 / 49-50 / 61-62) on part card paper, showing the retouch '5' on position 25, all cancelled fiscally in manuscript ink. Colour slightly faded from violet to greyish violet but scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 380
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1868: Condor 5 c. violet, a used block of twelve (4 x 3) with large margins all round (positions 1-4 / 13-16 / 25-28), of fine colour, all fiscally cancelled in italic ink manuscript. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 460
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1868: Nine Stars 5 c. green, a fine horizontal pair used on 1869 cover from Lamar to France endorsed "voie de St. Nazaire", tied by scarce circular "LAMAR / FRANCA" in black. British P.O. "COBIJA" cds, code C, struck in blue below (Oct 15), circular "PANAMA TRANSIT" (Oct 29) in black and thence transferred to Colon and French Packet "Martinique" with octagonal "PANAMA / PAQ. FR. A No. 2" datestamp (Nov 1) in black (Salles fig. 1413). Charged with handstruck '12' dêcimes due for single rate. An extremely rare issue on letters to Europe. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 900.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
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Lot No:516
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1868/69: Eleven Stars 10 c. vermilion, a used example tied to 1870 cover to Sucre by "Correos / Potosi" cds (May 15) in black, with handstamped '10' adjacent and fine sender's cachet at lower left. A very scarce issue on letter. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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1893: Litho 5 c. blue, a single and a strip of three, used on 1893 registered stamp dealer cover from La Paz to Paris with 1890 2 c. violet, sent via Lima with registered transit (May 30) and Paris arrival cds (July 2) on reverse. The lithographed issue is scarce on letter. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
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1893: Lithographed 1 c. rose, a fine strip of five used on cover from La Paz to Chihlaya, and an 1894 cover front with 10 c. yellow pair, variety "Imperforate between Vertically", tied by La Paz barred obliterator. Scarce pair. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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1894: Die Proof by Bradbury Wilkinson for proposed 10 c. value, imperforate and printed in claret (as utilised for the issued 50 c. value), applied to part salesman's card. Scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
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Lot No:520
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1897: Bicoloured litho issue, covers (4) with registered / AR usage from Sucre to Dresden with 10 c. and 20 c. (2); 1897 10 c. stationery envelope with 2 c., and 20 c. (2) registered to Paris; 1898 registered / AR cover to USA with 2 c. pair, 20 c. and 50 c. orange used from Santa Cruz to Chicago and 1898 registered / AR cover to Rome bearing 10 c. pair, 20 c. and 509 c. orange. A scarce issue on letter and a generally fine group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
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Lot No:521
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1901/04: American Bank Note Co. Proofs (3), for the 1 c., 2 c. and 2 b. values, imperforate in black on India paper and affixed to cards, showing re-numbered File numbers and ABN imprint at base. A scarce trio. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 180
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Lot No:522
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1901/04: 2 c. green in a strip of five used on 1908 cover from Riberalta / Rio-Beni to New York, tied by blue cork cancllations; further strip of four 2 c. green on reverse, these cancelled in transit in Brazil with scarce "AMAZONAS" cds's (May 6). A rare and most unusual routing. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:523
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1911: 5 c. on 20 c. black & violet, an unused sheet marginal block of fifteen (3 x 5) from base of sheet with part ABN imprint, fresh and fine, large part or unmounted og. Scarce multiple. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate Scott = $ 450+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
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Lot No:524
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1913: American Bank Note Co. Essay for the Frias 8 c. value, dated Feb 9, 1912 at top, with stamp size design in composite format with photographic vignette in black and the Frame hand-painted in red and Chinese white with manuscript "Follow sample for colour" and "OK". The stamp was eventually issued entirely in yellow. Unique and very appealing Essay. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
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Lot No:525
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1913: American Bank Note Co. Die Proof for the Frias 8 c. value, printed on India paper in the issued colour of deep yellow, and dated in manuscript "3/4/12" and signed off as "OK" on obverse, reverse with many further notes including "Engraved by Edwin Gunn, March 5, 1912". A fine and very scarce Proof. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
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Lot No:526
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1913: American Bank Note Co. Essay for the Bolivar 1 b. value, dated Feb 7, 1912 at base, with stamp size design in composite format with engraved vignette in indigo and the Frame hand-painted in blue and Chinese white with manuscript "Follow sample for colour" and "OK". Portrait of Bolivar by a Venezuelan photographer, also from the archive, accompanies the lot. The stamp was eventually issued entirely in slate-blue. Unique and very appealing Essay. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 320
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Lot No:527
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1913: American Bank Note Co. Die Proof for the Bolivar 1 b. value, printed on India paper in the issued colour of slate blue, handstamped "FOR APPROVAL" and dated in manuscript "3/12/12" and signed off as "OK" on obverse, reverse with many further notes including "Restored by E. Loizeaux, March 14, 1912". A fine and very scarce Proof. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 309
Lot No:528
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1913: American Bank Note Co. Proofs (3), for the 8 c., 50 c. and 1 b. values, imperforate in black on India paper and affixed to cards, showing re-numbered File numbers and ABN imprint at base. A scarce trio. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
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Lot No:529
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1919/20: American Bank Note Co. Proofs (10) printed in black on India paper and applied to card, each with file number at base (re-numbered) applied above "American Bank Note Company" imprint. Extremely rare and very fine set. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Nov-26-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 309
Lot No:530
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Wreck Mail 1928: 5 c. green (five examples) used on 1933 cover to Birmingham tied by "Sucre / Bolivia" datestamps (June 7) in black. Uyuni transit cds on reverse and obverse of envelope with some water staining from "Cabo de San Antonio" accident (9 July 1933) due to a fire in the hold after leaving Las Palmas, Canary Islands. 387 bags of mail were destroyed, this cover saved and struck with fine "DAMAGED BY SEA-WATER" in black. Scarce. Ex the Brian Moorhouse estate. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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