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3065

60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, a used horizontal pair with large margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of circular "CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE" datestamp (26 Nov 1844) in black. A choice and fine multiple. Signed Calves.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 74, March 1987, lot 5257 collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 748. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3066

60 reis grey-black, Late Intermediate Impression, vertical used strip of three from Second Large plate, State A (positions 20/26/32), margin just shaved at left on lower stamp otherwise ample to large all round, neatly cancelled by "CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE" circular datestamps (Nov 11, 1845) in black. Crease and tiny thin from hinge at top, a most attractive and scarce multiple.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4120. (Image 1) (Image 2)

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SOLD for CHF1,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3067

60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, the used block of four from the 2nd. Large Plate, lower left stamp with closed tear just touching central design and same stamp with some ageing, sharing bold strikes of scarce "VICTORIA" handstamps (Ayres fig. 1183) complete in black. Ironed horizontal bend between the stamps but despite the small faults a remarkable and most attractive multiple. Illustrated in "Bull's Eyes" by H. Bunselmeyer Ferreira on pages 201 and 260, Juchert "Ochsenaugen im Viererblock" on page 47 and also illustrated in L.G. Brookman's article on Saul Newbury's collection in the Collectors Club Centenary handbook (1943).rnProvenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967), Norman Hubbard; Everaldo Santos, Afinsa, Madrid, 14 March 2001, lot 61; Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013, lot 66. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF6,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3068

60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine ample to large margined example, First Composite Plate, State A (position 7), used on 20 January 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro tied by bold strike of straight line "S. JOAO.DEL REI" straight line handstamp (Ayres fig. 1170) in black. Minor vertical file fold well away from the adhesive but a remarkable and extremely rare entire, especially so with the adhesive applied on the obverse of the cover. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 261. Many of the covers from this archive were acid ink affected, this however is a superb cover.rnProvenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967), R.H. Meyer, DF, Geneva, Oct 2007, lot 20094; R. Frajola, Siegel, New York, 19 May 2015, lot 25. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF20,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3069

60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine ample to large margined example, some light soiling, used on 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro tied by bold strike of circular "C. DO SERRO" handstamp (Ayres fig. 1562) in black with cruciform dates "18.9.1844" alongside in manuscript. Minor vertical file fold well away from the adhesive but a remarkable and extremely rare entire. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 268. One of just two Bulls Eye covers recorded from Cidade de Serro. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013, lot 93. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF19,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3070

60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine large margined example used on cover from Campinas to Uruguayana, Rio Grande Do Sul, boldly tied by extremely scarce "CORREIO DE CAMPINAS" circular handstamp in bright red-brown (Ayres fig. 1565). Just three Bulls Eye covers are recorded from Campinas - this illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 71. File fold well away from the adhesive and some splitting as usual but of great rarity and most attractive. Cert. Moorhouse (1987, photocopy).rnProvenance: Collection R.B. Pracchia, DF, Zurich, November 1987, lot 60058A; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4132. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF17,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3071

60 reis black, early Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a fine four margined example (huge margins on three sides, close but clear at top), used on 10 May 1844 entire letter to Rio de Janeiro (Tixieira correspondence), tied by straight line "S. JOAO. DEL REI" handstamp in brown (Ayres fig. 1170). A fresh and fine entire, especially so with the stamp applied to the obverse of the letter. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 249. An exceptionally fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013, lot 144. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF15,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3072

60 reis grey-black, early Intermediate Impression, fine example with close to ample margins all round, used on reverse of 1844 entire letter written at Brumado (August 5) via V. D. Queluz to Rio de Janeiro, cancelled in manuscript "1844 - Agto. 11" and by straight line "V. D. QUELUZ" handstamp in brown. Adhesive lifted for checking and climactic ageing removed and ironed file fold at right. Docketing of receipt at left. Illustrated in "Bull's Eyes" by H. Bunselmeyer Ferreira on page 231 and in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page. 234 - although the cover is not ex Caspary. A fine and extremely rare entire that opens well for Exhibit display, this being the sole recorded usage of this cancellation on a Bull's Eye cover. Certs. Holcombe (1994, photocopy), Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection R. Koester, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 4589; Norman Hubbard, Siegel, 25 May 1986, lot 2075; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 183, Sept 2013, lot 3367. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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SOLD for CHF19,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3073

60 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, a delightful four margined example used on the obverse of 1844 cover from Santos to Sao Paulo, tied by circular dated "CORREIO DE SANTOS" (Feb 18) well struck in black (Ayres fig. 1633). Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 246. Light file fold well away from the adhesive, a superbly attractive and fine cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).rnProvenance: Collection Josling; Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard, Siegel, New York, 25 May 1986, lot 2066; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4126. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF13,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3074

60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb large margined horizontal pair, vertical bend between stamps in margin, used on reverse of 21 December 1845 entire letter endorsed "p. Salvador" to Rio de Janeiro, cancelled by centrally struck circular "CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA" handstamp (Ayres fig. 1556) in black, with circular dated "CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA" datestamp on obverse (Jan 3) in black. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 65. Just three covers recorded from Bahia, this being the sole cover known from Bahia with this cancellation. Superb and most attractive entire. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF10,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3075

60 reis black, Late Early Impression horizontal pair with enormous margins all round (Second Large Plate, State C, positions 17-18), used on July 1844 entire letter from Montevideo, Uruguay to the U.S. Consul in Rio Grande, with cover endorsed "Vapor" at lower left. Carried privately from Montevideo to the care of a Forwarding Agent, with reverse showing "Rio de Janeiro, Aug 29, forwarded by C. Coleman & Co.", who applied the adhesives which are neatly tied by bold "Correio Geral Da Corte" circular datestamp (Aug 30) in black, paying the 'By Sea' rate of 120 reis. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 117. Some splitting on one file fold mentioned for accuracy, otherwise a marvellous and extremely rare entire in paramount condition-certainly one of the prettiest Bulls Eye covers-and one of the great rarities of South American Maritime philately, this being the earliest entire letter from Uruguay bearing an adhesive postage stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1993).rnProvenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Angelo Lima, DF, Zurich, Nov 1993, lot 30058; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4137. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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SOLD for CHF26,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3076

60 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine huge margined horizontal pair used on obverse of 1845 cover from Rio de Janeiro to Santos by sea (Wille correspondence), endorsed "p. Ypiranga" at top and thus rated at 120 reis, the adhesives tied by "CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE" circular datestamp (Jan 24) in black. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 135. A sublime and beautiful cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection Luis Alemany, Corinphila sale 181, June 2013, lot 200. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF13,500.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3077

1844 (March 29): Entire letter written from Hamburg to Rio Grande, carried privately as a consignee's letter to London, there prepaid "2/9 d." in manuscript at upper left and struck with London Tombstone datestamp in red (April 1) on obverse. Reverse with "London / F.B.O." (Foreign Branch Office) datestamp of April 3rd. in black, and mailed on to Rio de Janeiro per Naval Packet "Express" with British Post Office arrival datestamp (May 16) in black also on front. Forwarded from Rio de Janeiro with manuscript "Forwarded by C. Coleman & Co." who applied the adhesives - a horizontal pair of 1843 Early Worn Impression 60 reis grey, close to ample magins all round neatly tied by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (May 30) in black. Docketing of receipt inside (August 6). Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 118. A magnificent Bulls Eye usage on incoming letter that opens well for Exhibit display: the sole Bulls Eye cover to be handled by the British Post Office. Unique. Signed Holcombe (1988). Cert. Moorhouse (2013).rnProvenance: Collection R. Koester, Christie's, London, 25 July 1988, lot 228; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4138; Everaldo Santos, Corinhila sale 269, 7 June 2021, lot 5041. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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SOLD for CHF29,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3078

60 r. black, fine impression, two horizontal pairs used on reverse of 1844 entire letter at third weight step to the U.S. Consul in Rio Grande, both pairs from Large Plate, State B with large margins all round and of excellent rich colour (positions 43-44 and 45-46), each pair neatly tied by 'CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE' datestamps (July 30) in black. The area around the seal has been strengthened to protect the adhesives which have been removed for checking and replaced, otherwise fine. Illustrated in Juchert "Bull's Eyes on Covers" on page 141. Just four covers are known bearing four 60 reis adhesives: only two with a strip of four. A splendid and particularly beautiful Bulls Eye cover for the connoisseur. Cert. Moorhouse (2014).rnProvenance: Soler y Llach, Barcelona, Feb 2007, lot 38; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 191, Nov 2014, lot 749. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF50,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3079

90 reis black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, Napier Second Composite Plate D, position 10; an unused example with large even margins all round showing the first stages of wear to the Plate, unused without gum. Tiniest trace of thin spot just inside the lower right corner otherwise very fine. A rare stamp unused. Signed Sergio Sismondo Scott = $ 3'750. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF2,200.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3080

90 reis black, Early Impression, the famous unused horizontal strip of five from the Second Composite plate, State A (positions 1-5), showing the vertical marginal connecting line to the 30 reis pane, and the full horizontal marginal line at top; a fantastic multiple in a rich shade and of immaculate appearance, one minor bend mentioned for complete accuracy only. Illustrated in Juchert "Ochsenaugen im Viererblock" on page 55. A magnificent strip and one of the key items for the Brazil collector, the second largest unused multiple of the 90 reis.rnProvenance: Collection Duveen (1922) - mentioned in "The Duveen Collection of Rare Old Postage Stamps" by Charles Phillips (Nov 1922) on page 15; Muniz de Aragao, Corinphila sale 42, Jan 1955, lot 6131; Corinphila sale 54, Oct 1970, lot 5168; Tevfik Kuyas, SG, Frankfurt, May 1978, lot 178; Norman S. Hubbard, Siegel, New York, 25 May 1986, lot 2087; Dr. Hugo Goeggel, Corinphila sale 178, Feb 2013, lot 4147. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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SOLD for CHF34,000.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3081

90 reis black, Early Impression in a very deep shade, large margins all round, with dividing marginal lines at base and at right; lightly cancelled by circular "CORREIO DA BAHIA" wreathed datestamp in black. Superb and most attractive Scott = $ 1'400. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF650.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3082

90 reis black, early Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round, lightly cancelled by part "CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE" circular datestamp in black. Signed Schlesinger. Cert. Moorhouse (2014) Scott = $ 1'300. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF460.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3083

90 reis black, Intermediate Impression in a greyish shade on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large margins all round, tiny trace of thin at lower right, neatly cancelled by part "CORREIO DA BAHIA" wreathed circular datestamp (Ayres fig. 1605) in black. A fine example of a scarce stamp. Signed Darteyre. Cert. E. Diena (1990) Scott = $ 1'300. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM

3084

90 reis black, Intermediate Impression, a used example of good colour, good even margins all round, cancelled by crisp "CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE" cds in black Scott = $ 1'300. (Image 1) (Image 2)

SOLD for CHF600.00
Closing..Jun-02, 11:59 PM