Argentina

**Buenos Aires**
Lot	Symbol	Catalog No.	Descrip	Opening
10000		Kneitschel 5	THE EARLIEST RECORDED FRANKED LETTER FROM ARGENTINA TO AN OVERSEAS DESTINATION 1858, 2p ("Dos") blue, three large margins, just touched at left, paying the internal postage in Buenos Aires on 26 August 1858 entire letter to Genoa (Sardinia), datelined inside and with docket of dispatch, tied by blue "ponchito", entering the British mail with "Buenos Ayres/AU 27 1858" double-arc ds on reverse (offset of the same ds on front), Anglo-French "GB/1F60c" accountancy marking, Calais transit (Oct. 4) and "10" due marking on front, backstamps of Paris and Genoa. The earliest of seventeen "Barquitos" covers addressed to a transatlantic destination, although its greater significance lies in the fact that this is the earliest franked letter of Argentine philately sent to an overseas destination; six covers are known to have been sent to Italy. A major rarity of Argentine postal history. The text in Italian, written by an Italian businessman after his first four days in Argentina, states trade challenges for this adventurous European businessman trying his luck in the New Continent; he states to have found the country in a sad state as the "discord with the Argentine Confederation paralyzes trade", resulting in a partner to leave in brief for Paraguay in order to make business and get "some small profit", and "a good business it would have been the wine and the pasta in long slender threads, which are sought after". Cert. Moorhouse (2009), signed Drahn. Note: It was previously considered the 18 September 1858 cover to be the earliest recorded, and this example predates by 22 days that usage. The letter presented here is illustrated in the Andrés E. Gazzolo's "Barquitos Correspondences" census, but stating the date of the French entry cds. Provenance: Mercury Stamp Company Auctions (New York), 10 October 1961, lot 226.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 5] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 15,000 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

**Argentine Confederation**
Lot	Symbol	Catalog No.	Descrip	Opening
10001	S	Kneitschel 1-3 Speci	1858, Small Figures, 5c red, 10c green (2) and 15c blue, all with "Muestra" overprint, which was applied at top and/or bottom, in some instances confined to the margins. The additional 10c with vertical crease. A rare set.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1-3 Speci] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 500 SOLD for € 550.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10002	,DE	Kneitschel 1, 4 var	1858, Small Figure 5c red marginal upper left corner-sheet pair with original gum, and Large Figure 5c single unused without gum (small thin spot at top) both showing spectacular pre-printing crease, disposed vertically at left in the pair, diagonally in the single. A very scarce duo.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1, 4 var] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 250 SOLD for € 280.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10003		Kneitschel 1	1858, Small Figure, 5c red, a well margined example tied by neat "Franca" straight line of Goya on cover to Buenos Aires. Docket of reply inside on 18.5.1863. A very fine strike.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 150 SOLD for € 180.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10004		Kneitschel 1	1858, Small Figure, 5c red, full to predominantly large margins, tied by "Correos Nacionales/Franca/De Mendoza" oval hs in bluish black on 9 August 1860 cover to Rosario. Very fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 100 SOLD for € 140.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10005		Kneitschel 1	1858, Small Figure, 5c red, a well margined example used on envelope from Paraná to Rosario, tied by neat "Franca" ellipse, with accompanying "Correos del Parana" cds at right, both struck in blue. A delightful item and a rare usage of an envelope at that time.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 200 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10006		Kneitschel 2	1858, Small Figures, 10c green, diagonal half, complete to wide margins, used as 5c on cover from Salta to San Juan, tied by ornamental "Salta/Franca" hs, dated with pencil on reverse as June 14, 1860. Rarely found with such a superb strike.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 400 SOLD for € 420.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10007		Kneitschel 3	1858, Small Figures, 15c blue, one third cut horizontally and used as 5c, good to mostly large margins, tied to fragment by complete strike of "Franca" straight-line hs of Gualeguaychú in black. One of just six or seven trisects recorded used on fragment. Cert. R. Kneitschel (2011).(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 1,500 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10008		Kneitschel 3	1858, Small Figures, 15c blue, one third cut horizontally and used as 5c, clear and large margins, on small piece and tied by "Franca" double oval hs of San Luis. Only six or seven trisect usages are known on piece. Cert. R. Kneitschel (2007). Provenance: Santamarina.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 1,200 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10009		Kneitschel 3	1858, Small Figures, 15c blue, one third cut horizontally and used as 5c, representing the portion at top, large balanced margins, tied to piece by "Salta/Franca" ornamental cancel, very fine. Only six or seven examples of this trisect usage are believed to exist on piece. Cert. Del Mazo (2023).(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 3] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 1,200 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10010	DE	Kneitschel 3a	1860, Small Figures, 15c dark blue, plate B, horizontal block of 18 comprising two complete horizontal rows displaying the nine existing types, good to mainly excellent margins, very good impression and deep colour, slight wrinkles caused by the missing gum and thin spot confined to the margin at right, not detracting. A very rare multiple. Cert. Del Mazo (2023). Note: From the 15c plate B only multiples from the left half of the sheet are known. According to the catalogue Kneitschel of 1974, then only a block of 18 , a strip of 9 and some single examples were recorded, mainly in dark blue (the other multiples noted were located abroad). Provenance: Emanuel J. Lee.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 3a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 1,500 SOLD for € 1,500.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10011	O,,	Kneitschel 1-4	1858-60, "Confederación" assembly of 27 stamps, mainly on fragments, including 10c bisects (2), four 15c (one with cert. Solari-Mautalén), Large Figure 5c on large piece, etc; with cancellations originating from Concordia, Paraná, Goya, Catamarca, Concepción del Uruguay, Rosario and Salta. Mostly fine-very fine.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1-4] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 400 SOLD for € 480.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10012	,,	Kneitschel 1, 2	1858, Small Figures, 5c red & 10c green, group of eight covers or cover fronts including 10c diagonal half, the rest being 5c single frankings used at Rosario, Salta, Paraná, Mendoza and Tucumán.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1, 2] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 400 SOLD for € 700.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10013	DE	Kneitschel 4a	1860, Large Figure, 5c blood red "rojo sangre", huge margins for the most part, unused without gum. A magnificent example displaying this rare shade. Signed R. Kneitschel. Cert. Del Mazo (2023).(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 4a] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 200 SOLD for € 220.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10014	,,,	Kneitschel 1-6	1858-60, "Confederación" assembly comprising the six values in complete horizontal strips showing the 9 types (Small Figures) or 8 types (Large Figures), being mainly presented in horizontal blocks exhibiting two strips, including Small Figures 5c (9), 10c (9, of which one showing the intersection of the sheet), 15c (9); Large figures 5c (7), 10c (4) and 15c (8), also featuring different shades. In addition singles and various multiples, also with interpanneau. A rare and desirable lot.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1-6] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 1,000 SOLD for € 1,600.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10015	O,,	Kneitschel 1-6	1858-60, "Confederación" collection of forged cancellations, comprising a few hundred stamps and five covers, displaying a wide range of usages and a small display of forged stamps. An interesting lot which offers a comprehensive display of the imitations, which has been gathered during more than 20 years of search.(Image 1) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 1-6] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 300 SOLD for € 300.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

**General issues**
Lot	Symbol	Catalog No.	Descrip	Opening
10016	Proof	Kneitschel 96 Proof	1889-91, "Santiago Derqui" 2c, multiple die proof of six printed on thin paper affixed to card, two examples in mauve and brown. A very scarce duo.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 96 Proof] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 300 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10017	Proof	Kneitschel 98-100 Pr	1889-91, "Rivadavia" & "Sarmiento" 5c and 6c in two proofs printed in blue on thin paper, the former cut a bit into at right with a blurred impression, the latter showing a proof of the frame with four crossed lines originating from the angles and the halves of each side with the purpose of determining the centre in the design where to apply the image of the portrait before platemaking, both produced during the first process of engraving. A unique duo.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 98-100 Pr] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 150 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10018	Proof	Kneitschel 100 Proof	1889-91, "Doming Sarmiento" 6c, die proof in blue on thin paper affixed to large card with "Compañía Sud Americana/de Billetes de Banco/6 Jul 95 Buenos Aires" oval hs below, being very rare with this marking.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 100 Proof] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 80 CLOSED Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10019	Proof	Kneitschel 107 Proof	1889-91, "José de San Martín" 1p black, die proof on card signed by Professor Ferdinand Schirnbock from the South American Bank Note Co. Most probably unique; proofs signed by this Austrian engraver are of great scarcity.(Image 1) (Image 2) Get Market Data for [Argentina Kneitschel 107 Proof] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Estimate. € 150 SOLD for € 150.00 Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM