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Central & South America

Uruguay
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
12 ogOc   imageUruguay THE MOST IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY OF THE "NUMERAL" OR "CIFRAS" ISSUES EVER FORMED. 1866-77 The absolutely exceptional collection, featuring most of the important collections dedicated to these issues and containing a large quantity of stamps and covers. Among the exceedingly scarce and large considerable number of rarities, these sections or individual items are some which deserve to be mentioned: A visually impressive section of unadopted designs, trials and proofs serves as a phenomenal introduction, including the largest multiples in existence for the plate proofs of 5c., 10c. and 20c. denominations (the 15c. sheet was used for separation trials; even for the 20c. the two engraved proof sheets known are included), as well as the set of proofs affixed to paper with original notes about the production of this issue by MacLure, MacDonald & Co. (unique). The finest assembly known of postage currencies including all denominations issued. Imperforate Issues 5 Centésimos: the exceptional block of 100 in very scarce ultramarine shade (the most important item of this value), the only recorded example (block of 76) signed by the printer, the cover with the fascinating "Club Estrangero/Montevideo" handstamp featuring a special postal service for delayed correspondence (unique), as well as several important frankings such as six examples representing the largest franking on cover. 10 Centésimos: the largest known multiple with mint block of 60, the largest 10c. franking with five examples on registered cover. 15 Centésimos: the largest multiple in used block of 40 with "Certificado" handstamps -although of less significance, but it is important to mention the mint block of 35 which was not recorded by Lee-, 5c. postal stationery envelope with 15c. trisect, as well as multiple frankings. 20 Centésimos: the extraordinary unused block of 97 which is considered as the most important item of the "Numerals", the largest used multiple (block of 14) exhibiting the rare double oval of Yndependencia (Fray Bentos), the highest franking of the "Numerals" is represented by a block of 25 on large part of registered wrapper. Also with several multiple frankings of this value, which are of extreme rarity, with the most important being a 5c. postal stationery envelope uprated with 20c. pair (unique) and exhibiting the Yndependencia double oval which only is known on two covers. Perforated Issues The 5c., 10c. and 15c. values feature complete sheets which obviously are the largest multiples known; for the 15c., the complete sheet of 200 is unique. The rare 5c. on pelure paper includes its largest multiple known and the significant franking on cover featuring 5c.+20c. (2) with the two items known. The 10c. also includes the block of 80 (rejoined blocks of 20 and 60) with trial pin perforation, which is the largest with this exceptional characteristic. The 15 c., apart from the unique complete sheet, features the largest franking of this value with two pairs together with 10c. The largest recorded franking on complete cover for the entire "Numerals" issues is the most significant item of this 20c. value, with this cover bearing six examples. The two multiples, a mint block of 10 and a used block of 19, are the largest so far recorded for this perf. value. Covers bearing this denomination together with other values, or multiples frankings, are very scarce, with several unique frankins being included. Rare shades, varieties, an extensive and exceptional study of cancellations are also gracing this collection. The research has been developed with several studies of the plates throughout, including types and subtypes. The lot possess duplicates and extra material which would form the basis of further collections. It is significant the number of multiples included. The postal history section is very rich (some examples have been previously mentioned), and also includes an important number of rare cancels and impressive multiples frankings, very rare additional frankings on postal stationery envelopes, bisect, trisect and quadrasect examples, and exceedingly scarce or unique mixed frankings with later issues. An additional part is deemed to the Uruguayan-French combination frankings as a result of the French conveyance by maritime means, with the Uruguayan franking paying the local fee to the port of departure; an important combination cover, featuring the provisional "cachet de fortune" (only used in two journeys), is also included. To give an idea of the importance of this assembly, it is fundamental to mention that it includes the most part of the renowned Scott and Bentley collections, as well as the most important items of these two collections, which were the most important available on the market before this assembly was put together. Other collections were also added to this assembly. Apart from the two previously mentioned provenances, this assembly includes a considerable number of rarities which belonged to famous collections of the past: Lee, Hoffmann, Podestà, Sciarra, Wolmann and Bustamante, or others, most renowned from the worldwide philatelic point of view, such as Burrus and Dale-Lichtenstein. It is extreme difficult to find a collection of any field with such a number of the most important items in existence, and this is one of these exceptional, once in a lifetime, collections. This assembly is by far the most important ever formed in these issues, with absence of weak sections, and possess an irrefutable character as any other "Numerals" collection would only be placed behind in a very remoteness position of significance. Uruguay is considered as one of the three most important countries for classic philately in Latin America, this being a fact which further enhances the great significance of this assembly. An absolutely amazing holding of the utmost importance, a wonderful and unique opportunity to acquire the irrefutable "Numerals" of Uruguay collection, which would be virtually impossible to replicate. (Image) (imagea) (imageb) (imagec)

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 Est. $350,000-450,000

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