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Lot Symbol Lot Description CV or Estimate
423 (*) image1885: 1 c. green, overprinted in black and red, unused block of eight (2x4), being positions 5-6/35-36, with the top four stamps being Type I (Scott 4b), while the bottom four stamps are Type III (16a), in addition the top left stamp (position 5 on the sheet) has the 'Gnanacaste' error, which is not listed on the scarce 4b, fine-very fine; an exceptionally rare and possibly unique combination block; the catalog value as just single stamps (counting the error as the normal) is $2,500.00. Provenance: The Frederick R Mayer Collection, Spink New York, October 2008, lot 224. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
424 cover image1901: 5 c. grey-blue and black, 50 c. dull lilac and dull blue, used on registered cover, from San Jose to Mexico City, dated 26 August 1903, tied by indistinct cds., with scarce 'LAREDO,TEX.' transit registered label alongside, a trio of registered handstamp marks from San Jose, Nuevo Laredo and Mexico, endorsed 'Via New Orleans', to the reverse San Jose registered datestamp in blue, New Orleans 2 September, Texas 4 September and arrival 5 September 1903, small opening tears top clear of stamps, minor wrinkling, scarce cover; the 50 c. is rare on cover and in combination with the ellusive Laredo, Texas label more so. An excellent example. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
425 */bof imageGuanacaste 1885: 2 c. carmine, unused horizontal reconstructed block of twenty, large part original gum, comprising two complete rows of ten stamps all with vertical 'GUANACASTE' or 'Guanacaste' overprint reading down in black, each row showing the four different overprint types; stamp 4 has a surface rub, there is a margin fault in right side of stamp 10 which has been repaired, the two rows have been rejoined and also between column 4-5 and 7-8, some other separation and reinforced perforations with hinges, nonetheless an impressive and eye catching multiple, fresh colour and very rare; unused single stamps from this issue are considered rare Scott 24 (x8), 28 (x4), 32 (x2), 36 (x6) = $22'800+.as unused singles. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate. Note: The overprint types across the row appear as follows; column 1 to 4 type 'e', column 5 type 'g', column 6-7 type 'f' and column 8-10 type 'h'. Provenance: Ex The Frederick Mayer Collection, Spink Shreves Galleries, New York, 22 October 2008, lot 228 (from a block of fifty this being the 3rd & 4th rows.)(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 2,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
426 * imageGUANACASTE 1885: 5 c. violet, reconstructed horizontal strip of ten, separated between column 3-4 and 8-9, unused, showing the GUANACASTE or Guanacaste overprint in black reading downward, the row showing the four different overprint types, mounted on paper backing with part original gum, vivid colour, rare. Additionally, comes with a group of five blocks with fake GUANCASTE overprints, a fascinating selection Scott 25 (4), 29 (2), 33 (1) and 37 (3) = $9'400+ as unused singles . Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate. Note: The overprint types across the row appear as follows; column 1 to 4 type 'e', column 5 type 'g', column 6-7 type 'f' and column 8-10 type 'h'. Provenance: Ex The Frederick Mayer Collection, Spink Shreves Galleries, 22 October 2008, lot 229(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 800.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
427 (*) imageLots & Collections 1863: First Issue, selection of thirty-five singles, comprising an unused 4 r. green with variety 'double transfer' (position 8) matched with a used example, together with thirty-three used singles made up of; ½ r blue (10), 2 r. scarlet (14), 4 r. green (6), 1 p. orange (3), several with scarce postmark, noted "HEREDIA" (4) and "LIBERIA" (4) small ovals in black, the rest with tidy framed datestamps, a fine and scarce assembly, in particular the unused 'double transfer' variety(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
428 bof/(*) image1863: First Issues, 4 r. green and 1 p. orange, complete imperforate plate proof sheets of 100, the 4 r. showing the 'double transfer' variety on position 8, both trimmed around edges with small even margins all round, includes the printer's imprints, printed on thin white paper and mounted on thick card, scarce duo. Additionally comes with three Die Proofs, comprising 1 p. orange, block of four, imperforate, with imprint side marginal ABN Co. imprint at side, with four margins; a 2 r. single in black with four margins very fresh and the same value in a block of four in a vibrant orange shade, all printed on white paper and mounted on card, slight soiling and tone spot to top of the 2 r. orange which does not detract, otherwise very fine, attractive and scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
429 */bof/(*) image1883: Surcharges, selection of seven unused multiples and singles, comprising; 1 cto. on ½ r. block of eight (4 x 2), 2 c. on ½ r. block of four and a bottom marginal strip of three (including large 'C' in 'CTS' on one stamp); 5 c. UPU on ½ r. block of four and 20 c. UPU on 4 r. three singles, two with gum, a mainly fine group, very scarce, especial with the overprint variety. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
430 */bof/(*) image1883: Fernandez, 1 c. to 40 c., set of five sunken die proofs, in the issued colours, each individually numbered between C77 and C-64, some soiling and the odd spot, nonetherless overall fine and scarce. Additionally, comes with a small group of eleven unused 1883/89 'Fernandez and Soto' issues, most with varieties, including among others block of four Soto 20 c. with imperf. vertically between, together with a horizontal pair of the same value with imperf. between, an attractive and useful group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 500.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
431 */cover/(*) image1887: President Bernardo Soto Afaro, small group of three items, comprising a revenue issue 5 c. brown (Scott AR3) used on large part of cover tied by violet oval and double ring datestamp, very scarce usage; together with 1887 5 c. and 10 c. (Scott 21-22) in unused horizontal strips of four overprinted with 'SPECIMEN' in red, in the main unmounted, very fresh duo and scarce selection, especially with the part cover. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
432 (*) image1889: President Soto, complete set of ten working die proofs in black, plus an additional 10 c. value showing a progressive state, all with printers guide rules, several numbered and three dated endorsements (Feb. 89), together with two vignettes of Soto portrait in black, one with manuscript number '1043', a very appealing and rare group. Additionally, comes with complete set of ten values in small imperforate Waterlow proof sheets of nine in various unissued colours and set of ten values in imperf. blocks of four in the same or similar unissued colours. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)

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Currently...CHF 1,000.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
433 **/*/bof/(*) image1892/1950: Sizeable accumulation of unused blocks, including 1893 Arms series 1 c. to 10 p. Waterlow file copy blocks of twelve, mostly marginals with additional blocks from the second and third printing all with punched holes the odd faults otherwise fine (24); 1944 Boundary Treaty overprints with six overprint proofs in blocks of four, one unadopted 'Panamericana' inscription, Muestra overprints and four trial colour overprints; 1947 'CORRESO/1947' overprints on 5 c. and 10 c. officials in blocks of four; 1947 National Theatre set of ten values in imperf. plate number proofs in blocks of four together with approval sheets of the 15 c. and 20 c. and 1950 National Agriculture Fair imperf. proofs of the vignettes in blocks of four; a varied and scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
434 bof/(*) image1900/1903: Accumulation of unused blocks and singles, including Officials/Specimens, comprising 1901 1 c green & black to 10 col. yellow-green & brown (Scott 45 to 54) in blocks and singles (some duplication), plus 1903 4 c. red violet & black and 25 c gray lilac & brown (Scott 55 and 57) and 1901 1 c. green & black to 1 col. olive bistre & black Officials (Scott O37 to O41) with punched holes, sizeable quantity and substantial catalogue, some imperfections and the odd fault, no gum, although mostly fine. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
435 **/*/bof/(*) image1900/1941: Quantity of Specimen, unissued, Officials and overprinted stamps, some with varieties, included among others; 1908 2 c. red-brown & indigo and 25 c. gray lilac & black (Scott O49 and O53) imperforate pairs, 1911 5 c. yellow & black (Scott 82) with imperf. between vertical pair, as well as Scott 82a, 82b ('2'911 instead of 1911), 82c, 82e and 82h; ship telegraph stamps in specimen corner marginal blocks of fifteen (7 values); 1939 unissued Pan-American Child Welfare series (14) specimens, together with air post 1939 values (14) overprinted 'MUESTRA'; the 1944 Boundry Treaty overprint trials in unissued colours; additionally comes with 1892 10 c. light green and 20 c. scarlet (Scott 38a-39a) used and Scott 201a unused single unmounted (flag omitted); 1911 2 c. on 5 col. telegraph stamp overprinted to postal stamp, overprint inverted block of 4, all stamps hinged large part og (Scott 98c.), a substantial selection in mostly fine condition, valuable assembly and last. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
436 */bof/(*) image1907/1947: Sizeable accumulation of Plate Proofs and imperforate multiples and singles, including large blocks and part sheets of 1910 1 c. to 1 col. (Scott 69-76), which comes with a complete sheet of 100 of the 10 c. deep blue with 'For Approval' in margin at top and signed and dated (12/3/1909) at base; also noted among others 1907 set Scott 59-68 in imperf. including some blocks of four; Scott C189-C196 imperforate pairs with punch holes; as well as Scott 210-211A and 256 in imperforate blocks of four side marginals with gum and punch holes and Scott 249/250 trial proofs (10) in issued colours of blue and claret and each value in red, green and carmine (unadopted) printed on thick gummed paper; some faults, although many fine, a scarce assembly. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)

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Currently...CHF 300.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
437 */bof/(*) image1911: Telegraph Ship issue surcharged '1 centavos' for Postage, set of seven values on piece (ex the Madagascar Specimen archive) tied by 'Postes & Telegraphes / Collection Berne / Madagascar' red circular cachet, comes with a selection of unused multiples with surcharge varieties of 1911 1 c. on 25 c. and 5 c. on 5 c. (Scott 88 and 100), comprising five blocks of four and three pairs, varieties including inverted, doubled, omitted, surcharge in marginal base, climatic discolouration of gum on some, although in mostly fine condition, scarce group. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
438 (*) image1921/1947: Group of thirty-four Essays, comprising Independence Centenary unadopted 15 c. imperfs (4); 1923 Juan Mora 2 c. and 5 c. proofs with unadopted 15 c. (6) and a proof of 4 c. pineapple wrapper stamp in black; 1923 Revolution Heroes unadopted composite essays (9) with five vignette in composite die proofs of three designs; 1923 Pan-American Postal Congress 12 c. Columbus large sunken die proof on card in the issued colour (C-1479); 1938 Radio Station essays (8) and 1947 Colon in Caliari essays (3) ex Austrian State Printing Co. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 200.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
439 */bof/(*) image1924/1967: Accumulation of unused imperforate stamps, including 1924 1 c. to 25 c. (Scott 129/135) imperf. vertical pairs with gum, 1936 Cocos Island complete set (8) in upper right coner imperf. blocks (Scott 169/176) plus additional two sets of blocks of four and one in horizontal pairs no gum; together with Scott C252/255 in blocks of ten and C241a as pairs (C252/255 unquoted), Scott C452 and C454 in imperf. blocks of ten (5 x 2), and C455 in vertical block of ten (2 x 5) with imperf. between horizontal rows (all with gum) and C470 block of ten (5 x 2) imperf. between horizontal rows no gum, a scarce and valuable selection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
440 **/* image1930/1947: Air Post, group of unused examples, covering five different issues, including unused 1944 5 c. to 15 c. (3) official air stamp with small type '1944' overprint in black, 1931 2 col. on 2 col. gray green to 5 col. on 10 col. gray-black (Scott C11 to C13) unused side marginal first printing, the 1940 10 c. scarlett to 10 col. red lilac (Scott C46 to C54 excluding C47), with the 1941 boundry treaty surcharge (Scott C67) (2) and Scott C69 with inverted surcharge and C145 to C147 unused with inverted overprint, a scarce and fine selection (26). Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
441 */(*) image1930/1967: Air Post Group of Proofs and trials, comprising forty items, including 1930 8 c. on 1 col. lilac & black to 40 c. on 1 col. lilac & black (Scott C7/9) surcharge proofs imperf. pairs, 1932 40 c. green and an example with inverted surcharge (Scott C14 and C14a) two proofs of overprint on blank paper and seven trial prints; Scott C103/a with five proof overprints of which one is on pelure paper (includes overprint in blue on stamp without 'MUESTRA'); together with Scott C452/471 trials from the American Bank Note Co., imperforate colour samples in singles (20), all with file number imprint at sheet base, a scarce and fine assortment. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Currently...CHF 150.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM
442 **/bof/(*) image1932/59: Air Post Stamps: accumulation of die proofs, overprint trials, imperforates amd specimens; comprises 1934 5 c. to 75 c. 'Brougham over La Sabana Airport' die proofs in issued colours mounted on card including master die and the 1952 35 c. violet (new value); also 1932 CR 'Wings' airmail overprints with trials in red and black in blocks of four and a block of twelve (11); the 1956 National Industries airmail issue, colour changes set of four values: 5 c. blue, 10 c. violet-blue, 15 c. orange-yellow and 75 c. red-orange, in matching imperforate top marginal blocks of four; additionally 1959 Airmail, Birth Centenary of Presidents González Viquez and Oreamuno, the Waterlow Proof set of nine values, imperforate, gummed pairs in the completed design, together with vertical pairs of the vignettes only in the issued colours, all with security punch-holes; majority fine, a rare assembly. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate(Image 1)

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Currently...CHF 250.00
Closing..Nov-21, 11:59 PM

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