1858, "Confederación" group including the first issue with 5c marginal block of 27 and 15c marginal block of eight, both unused, 5c block of four on fragment with posthumous cancellation, 5c and 15c singles used with apparently bogus cancellations; generally all very fine and all well margined. (Image)

1862, "Escuditos" group of the second issue ("with accent") featuring 5c marginal block of four unused, 10c unused and used on piece and 15c unsued (thin spot); in addition Tierra del Fuego with a reprint block of 24 (3x8); generally all very fine and all well margined. (Image)

1862, 5c rose, a well margined pair of great freshness and bright colour, tied to piece by neat "Cordoba/Franca" double semicircle, lifted for examination and hinged back into place, superb. (Image)

1862, 15c blue, detailed impression and bright pastel shade, outstandingly large margins all around, tied to piece by "Correo del Rosario/20 May 63" cds in blue; an exceptionally fine usage of this scarce denomination. (Image)