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Chile continued...

Incoming Mail continued...
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10400   image1790 ca. Cover front from Madrid, exhibiting the Royal black cachet to indicate official mail (cachets in red were mainly hs on commercial correspondences), endorsed “Por el Rey”, sent to Santiago de Chile via Buenos Aires, as indicated by the green “España.” postmark (Kouri type VII) struck in this city, rated at “80” Reales in manuscript, corresponding to a 6 1/4 ounces weight. Provenance: Camino.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 300

SOLD for € 300.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10401   image1795 ca. Front of large wrapper sent as official correspondence with “Por el Rey” heading with contents originating from Madrid, re-addressed with “Virrey” (viceroy) endorsement from Lima to Concepción, to be forwarded to the Commander of the Veteran Troops and the Militia in the Province of Chiloé, initially rated “44” (11 ounces), this being crossed out and re-rated at “72 3/4" Reales, showing “Lima” straight-line and “Concepcion/De Chile” two-line hs, both applied in red. Carried by the “Ceres” frigate from Callao to Concepción. Unique and early re-addressed incoming mail, additionally carried at a very high rate.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 500

SOLD for € 500.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10402   image1797 ca. Handmade envelope (opened for display) from Spain to a Brigadier, Politician and Governor in Chiloé (Chile), exhibiting manuscript “Por Buenos Ayres, Chile, y Valdivia” routing mark placed, as usual, at lower left, transported via Corunna with red “España” straight-line hs, following the American inland route Buenos Aires- Santiago de Chile-Valparaíso-Valdivia, with two strikes of Italic “Chile” postmark in red hs at Santiago. The manuscript “55” Reales maritime rate was equivalent to the 51/2 ounces weight, additionally with 131/2 reales matching the inland fee for a total of 681/2 (“683/4” also handwritten on front, according to the 1778 tariff). One of just two covers recorded exhibiting in conjunction the “Chile” and any “España” postmarks. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,500

SOLD for € 1,350.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10403   image1809 ca. Large cover front from Madrid to the Governor of Chiloé (Chile), displaying nearly complete framed oval with coat of arms, a scarce marking applied on “Por el Rey” royal mail, carried via Lima where the framed “MZ” was struck, indicating the postal fee was annotated in a special account of the Real Renta de Correos. Handwritten “390” maritime and “195” inland rates, totalling 585 reales corresponding to 39 pounds, this being one of the highest rates recorded in the Spanish colonial maritime mail. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 500

CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10404   image1810 ca. Cover front from Cádiz (Spain) to the Governor of Chiloé, hs in red on dispatch by framed “3Pta” single-rate rate marking and “Cadiz” straight-line, bearing “Perù” postmark of Lima (Sitjà type II) in transit. An intriguing usage via Lima, displaying a very scarce application of a rate marking for transatlantic mail. Provenance: Camino.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 150

SOLD for € 240.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

Colombia

Outgoing Mail
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10405   image1810 ca. Cover (two back flaps lacking) from Cartagena to Havana, hs on dispatch by framed “Cartagena/De Indias./Debe.” and Italic “Santa Fé” postmarks, the latter being deleted probably due to avoid confusion to identify the locality of dispatch which required the application of a due (“Debe”) marking. Transported by the “Cazadón” brigantine, and the postage to be collected on receipt being 3 reales for 1 1/2 oz. The Santa Fé postal district comprised territories in present-day Colombia and Panama. The “Santa Fe” postmark was not only used at Santa Fé de Bogotá, but also in the area of its district, as stipulated by postal rules of 1st September 1779. The only cover recorded from Cartagena with the “Santa Fé” postmark, and one of just two known displaying this usage outside the city of Santa Fé de Bogotá, further enhanced by the unusual destination. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

SOLD for € 320.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
Transit Mail
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10406   image1800 ca. Cover (slightly reduced at left) from Spain to Guatemala, transported via Corunna, displaying “España.” straight-line hs (Kouri type XII) of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia). A very relevant usage as the only documented cover with an “España” marking applied in Colombia (just another letter is known, although this is not preserved in private hands and consequently unavailable). Provenance: Camino and Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 600

SOLD for € 950.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

Cuba

Cuba
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10407 ,   image1773-1860 An extraordinary stampless postal history assembly containing 78 items, including 1776 the earliest example recorded of any of the extensively used "Islas De Barlovento" postmarks in America and the earliest usage of the "Yndias" marking in Cuba, an abundant display of "Islas de Barlovento" examples including very rare 1785 entire to France or a 1804 entire stating the capture of a Spanish ship carrying mail from Cuba, unique or very rare combinations of this postmark with local handstamps, the rarest "Islas de Barlovento" type (two examples known), very rare usages in black, etc; five of just sixteen ship's register covers recorded sent from Latin American origins, of which four with different combinations of postmarks with "Islas De Barlovento" and most of them being unique in conjunction, a very rare usage of the "Indias" postmark (only four known), high rates such as 335 reales paid on arrival in Madrid, an extremely scarce usage of the "Nueva España" hs on mail from Cuba, a probably unique wrong application of the "Buenos Ayres" pmk in Spain on mail from Cuba, one of two items recorded with the "Yndias" hs of San Sebastián, the unique pre-philatelic registered cover sent abroad and this in addition being very rarely sent to Colombia, a rare official mail from Cienfuegos to Spain (two recorded). The "Empresa de Correos Marítimos" section comprises usages with very few examples recorded (P.E. 45, the earliest of at most 5 known or P.E. 6) or a rare mail originating from Puerto Príncipe and will continue in the incoming mail part (see next paragraph). With regards to the British P.O. one cover displays the "Paid/At/Havana" crowned circle. The destinations throughout include Spain, France, Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala. The incoming mail section mainly comprises mail from Spain, but also from France. In the highlights from Spain we find the only example recorded of Spanish military franchise used on transatlantic mail, "a probably unique usage in conjunction of the "Havana" & "España" pmks, one of very few items known with the mistakenly used "Yndias" pmk on incoming mail, the only cover recorded bearing the extensively used "España" marking in manuscript, the unique "Empresa" cover with "S" & "NA" (P.E. 69 & 63), four of just six (the majority) ship's register covers known prior to the introduction of postage stamps and the only one of all in existence also from -America- with its contents (paradoxically all originate from Spain), a very rare combination of the "España" and the Cuban "Nuevitas" pmks, a very rare incoming letter disinfected in Havana and unique with the "Yndias/E" hs (P.E. 56) in blue, a combination of a Correo Marítimo with and Yndias hs, one of three "Correo Maritimo./N°.2" struck in yellow, a high 32 reales rate on cover carried through the "Empresa de Correos Marítimos", rare incoming mail from France through the "Empresa", very rare "E./NE" pmk on mail from France and Great Britain, examples of the "N. Europa" marking from the "Empresa", etc. In addition an internal ship's register cover from Havana to La Siguapa Cay in Cárdenas, being an extraordinarily rare kind of postal document used in Cuba. Generally in very fine condition for this territory, which is affected by tropical conditions. A unique opportunity to obtain an extraordinary collection with many rarities which would represent the highlights of a highly awarded FIP exhibit. The great majority originating from the famous Jesús Sitjà collection, with outstanding items also having other great provenances such as Dr. Ibáñez and Dr. Yamil Kouri.(Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5) (Image 6) (Image 7) (Image 8) (Image 9) (Image 10) (Image 11) (Image 12) (Image 13) (Image 14) (Image 15) (Image 16) (Image 17) (Image 18) (Image 19) (Image 20) (Image 21) (Image 22) (Image 23) (Image 24) (Image 25) (Image 26) (Image 27) (Image 28) (Image 29) (Image 30) (Image 31) (Image 32) (Image 33) (Image 34)

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Estimate. € 25,000

SOLD for € 22,500.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

Guatemala

Outgoing Mail
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10408   image1791 ( June 23). Entire letter from León de Nicaragua to Bath (Great Britain), exhibiting framed blue “Leon” and black Italic “Guatemala.” hs, conveyed by Spanish Royal Mail Service entering Spain at Corunna, thence via France where “16” (sols) was crossed out, to be charged in manuscript “1/11” 1s.11p. on arrival including the ship letter rate and the carriage from Portsmouth to final destination. London datestamps on reverse. Splits along vertical fold at right and small paper loss at top right, edge splitting at left. One of the earliest letters originating from Spanish America addressed to England via France, and a very rare mail not sent to a Spanish destination and showing a postmark indicating a Spanish American postal demarcation (“Guatemala”). Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 750

SOLD for € 1,800.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10409   image1855 (Feb 3). Folded cover from Guatemala to El Puerto de Santa María (Spain), with green origination c.d.s. and “4” rate marking, with subsequent application, in Cádiz, of the following postmarks: black “Nueva/España” and blue “Islas De/Barlovento” in two lines (the former indicating provenance from Mexico, the latter struck in Cuba or Puerto Rico, and erroneously applied on this cover). With reference to the rate applied, two markings of 5 and 8 Reales were overstruck (8 Reales paid the postage from Guatemala, whereas the 5 Reales refer to the fee for incoming mail from Cuba and Puerto Rico). An exceptional and most rare example of mail displaying the “Nueva España” and “Islas de/Barlovento” postmarks used in conjunction. In addition, this item clearly validates the application of the “Nueva España” hs in Cádiz. Also a most unusual three-colour combination of postmarks. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 750

SOLD for € 550.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
Incoming Mail
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10410   image1767 (dated inside). Large part of folded letter from Laredo (Spain) to Comayagua, conveyed via Havana and Veracruz, displaying “Vizcaia” marking in black on dispatch, and “España” in red struck at Corunna, rated “3” Reales in manuscript on front. The earliest letter known to Central America bearing any of the “España” postmarks. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,500

CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10411   image1772 ca. Undated single-weight cover to Guatemala, endorsed “Honduras”, hs at Cádiz with “Andalucia/Alta” two-line, boxed “3 Pta” and “España” straight-line postmarks, all applied in red. A very rare mixing of postmarks including this very unusual rate marking for transatlantic mail. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 200

SOLD for € 160.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10412   image1773 (Jan 15). Entire letter from Cádiz (Spain) to Guatemala, endorsed “Aviso” at lower left, hs on dispatch with “España” straight-line in red. One of the very few letters known displaying the “Aviso” endorsement, denoting the exceptional carriage by a chartered vessel. Provenance: Camino and Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 500

SOLD for € 650.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10413   image1787. Folded letter from Porto (Portugal) via Havana to Guatemala, marked “12” Reales due in manuscript, entering Spain at Tuy with application of red “Portvgal” straight-line, additionally hs with two strikes of “España” postmark of Corunna (Kouri type I) also in red. Some typical soiling not detracting. The earliest recorded letter from Portugal directed to Central America; it must be additionally considered that Portuguese correspondence to any Spanish American destination is of great scarcity. Provenance: Camino and Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,500

SOLD for € 1,300.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10414   image1795 (Oct). Folded cover from Spain to Guatemala endorsed “Coruña”, where the red “España” postmark was struck, rated for the triple weight with “7” Reales in manuscript according to the 1764 tariff. Dated on arrival on reverse in manuscript. It is believed that the route covered was either Corunna-Havana-Acapulco or Omoa-Guatemala. Triple rate transatlantic covers from Spain are very scarce, with no more than five recorded. Provenance: Camino and Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 300

CLOSED
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10415   image1800 ca. Undated cover from Spain to Guatemala, struck at Cádiz with “España” postmark (Kouri type VIII) in black, and rated “4” Reales with corresponding marking, both applied in black, the latter paying the maritime (3 Reales) and inland (1 Real) fees. It may have most likely followed the Cádiz-Havana-Veracruz-Guatemala route. The “España” marking, struck in black, is so far unique on mail to Guatemala. Provenance: Kouri and Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 400

SOLD for € 300.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

Honduras

Honduras
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10416   image1812 (Aug.15). Entire letter from Trujillo to Havana, displaying rare “Truxillo” straight-line postmark, most likely directly transported by private means to destination. Small portion of paper lacking at upper left.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 100

SOLD for € 95.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

Mexico

Outgoing Mail
Lot Symbol Catalog No. Descrip Opening
10417   image1781(June 22). Ship’s register envelope belonging to the “Señor San Joséf y las Animas” brigantine, following the maritime journey from Campeche to Havana, struck with “Campeche” straight-line and fancy “Franca./Canobas” hs, both on departure, with postal clerk’s signature as regulated. The manuscript “13” notation on reverse indicates the fee paid by the sender for the 6 1/2 ounces weight, with wax and paper seals illustrating the Spanish coat-of-arms and, therefore, as sealed correspondence, paying postal fees. Usual few edge imperfections, in no way detracting. The only ship’s register cover known having origin in Mexico during the colonial period, further enhanced by representing the earliest usage documented of these postmarks. Provenance: Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,500

SOLD for € 1,400.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10418   image1800 (Feb 19). Entire letter from Veracruz to Valencia (Spain), sealed “Aviso” to indicate the carriage by a chartered vessel, handstruck in Spain with “4Rs” & “España” postmarks in red of Cádiz, the latter being erroneously applied in lieu of the “Yndias” hs which had to be used on mail originating from America, and black crowned “VA” within circle indicating struck on arrival. This letter may have completed the route Veracruz-Havana-Cádiz-Valencia. Very exceptional, one of just certainly not more than five letters recorded exhibiting the “España” postmark on mail addressed to Spain; the “Aviso” endorsement confers an added degree of rarity. Provenance: Kouri and Sitjà.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 1,000

SOLD for € 1,000.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM
10419   image1800 ca. Large complete wrapper from Mexico City via Corunna to Madrid, from “El Juez General de Bienes de Difuntos de Mexico” to the Indias Supreme Council, with clean and fresh strike of Italic two-line “Nueva/España” hs in red (P.E. 11). The addressee paying the double rate of 15 Reales (in manuscript) on delivery.(Image 1) (Image 2)

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Estimate. € 150

SOLD for € 380.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM

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