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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)