"Via/Di Mare/(A)" three-line postmark in red applied in Sardinia to denote correspondence originating from America, used on March 20, 1841 entire letter from Montevideo to Genoa, Sardinia, with "4" decimi due to be collected on receipt, showing red "13.7bre" straight-line datestamp on back, a rare correspondence with involvement of a Sardinian ship. (Image)

Est. $300-400

#1b, 2b, 3, "Diligencia" 60c Indigo, 80c Emerald green and 1r vermilion, three unused examples, without gum as issued, mostly visible margins, 60c position 18, 60c position 30, 1r position 14 (ex Lee) featuring the rare double outer frame line at right, all showing fresh impressions, being notably crisp in the 60c, the 80c with tiny thin mainly in upper margin and the 1r with very slight fold at top, a fine and rare trio, including the indigo shade which is very scarcely encountered; Scott $1,900. (Image)

Est. $400-500

#5, 6, 6b, "Block type" 180c Green, 240c Dull vermilion and 240c Brick red, three well margined unused examples, the 240c Dull vermilion (type 8a, pos. 194) with o.g., showing large smear in upper right spandrel, the rest without gum including 180c type 9 and 240c Brick red subtype 5B (small thin spot), a fine and rare trio. (Image)

Est. $300-400

#11, 1860 Thin Numerals 180c Green, a rejoined vertical block of fourteen from the lower right corner of the sheet, made up of a block of four at top and a block of ten, types from 1 to 14, positions 131-132/143-144/155-156/167-168/179-180/191-192/203-204, outstandingly good and even margins, mint with o.g., a scarce multiple. (Image)

Est. $300-400

#17, 1860 Thick Numerals 180c Green, mint example with original gum, strong color and balanced margins ranging from ample to huge, as well as spectacular used example from the lower left corner of the sheet, quite clear impression, excellent margins, cancelled by Montevideo oval datestamp, a difficulty stamp in very fine condition; Scott $800+. (Image)

Est. $400-500

#33, 1866 20c Rose imperforate, type 7, diagonal half lightly tied by numeral type to October 21, 1861 cover from Salto to Montevideo, showing small "Administracion de Correos/Salto" c.d.s. on dispatch at upper right, very fine; 1975 A.P.S. certificate. (Image)

Est. $200-300