178 Goeggel

178 Corinphila Auction · 27 February 2013 1
Brazil
Teresa Cristina
Empress of Brazil
Dom Pedro II
Emperor of Brazil
7 April 1831 – 15 November 1889
2 178 Corinphila Auction · 27 February 2013
Wednesday 27 February 2013, 15:00 h
The Dr. HUGO GOEGGEL Collection (Part 1)

Brazil - The 'Bull's Eye' Stamps of 1843
Brazil: see also lots 15-18 in the 177 Corinphila catalogue 'Europe & Overseas'
Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro
4001
Pre-Philately
Scott 2012 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
4001 1843 (July 31 and August 1): The matching pair of entire letters from the Gonsalves Pereira
correspondence to Rio de Janeiro, the earlier cover used the day before the Bulls Eyes were
issued from Santos with clear despatch datestamp and rated '40' reis to pay, the second
cover mailed on the day of issue of the Bulls Eyes with Santos cds in black for August 1,
1843 again without adhesive as Santos only recieved it's first shipment of the new issue in
October. A fine and rare pair. 6 300 (€ 250)
1843 (August 1): 30 reis black
4002 Start price Start price

Scott 2012
in CHF approx. €
4002 30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a magnificent unused example with
large margins all round, an excellent deep shade, minor bends of no significance, a very rare
stamp unused. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi 1 = £ 3'250/Mi 1 = € 4'200/Scott = $ 3'250. 1 (*) 2'000 (€ 1'660)
4003 4004
4003 30 reis deep black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, frameline 2.7mm wide at top, First
Large plate, State B, position 2. A magnificent single mint example in a rich shade, merest
suspicion of ironed horizontal bend mentioned for accuracy, a rare and delightful stamp for
the specialist. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Mi 1 = € 4'200/Gi 1 = £3'250/Scott 1 = $ 3'500. 1 (*) 1'800 (€ 1'495)
4004 30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, First Composite plate, State B, position 15,
a mint example, showing horizontal frame line largely complete at base. Good even margins
all round with some ageing to the paper, a rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi 1 = £ 3'250/
Mi 1 = € 4'300/Scott = $ 3'500. 1 (*) 600 (€ 500)
4005 4006
4005 30 reis grey-black, Worn Impression on greyish paper, from the First Composite plate, State
C, position 13; showing frame line at base and at top left, of excellent appearance and very
fine. Signed Rendon, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Mi 1 = € 4'200/Gi 4 = £1'900/Scott 1 = $ 2'750. 1b (*) 600 (€ 500)
4006 30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, mint example with large margins all
round, especially so at right, of fresh and vibrant slightly blurred colour, rebacked but a fine
appearing example. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Mi 1 = € 4'200/Gi 1 = £3'250/Scott 1 = $ 3'500. 1 (*) 200 (€ 165)
Printing Press of the 1843 Bull's Eye
4007
in CHF approx. €
4007 30 reis deep black, Early Impression from the First Composite plate, State A, very early
printing-the famous mint corner block of four from upper left of sheet (positions 1-2/7-8)
with enormous margins all round and in a very deep vibrant shade, showing slight burr
rubbing of the ink in top margin, minor bends and slight crease at upper left in margin
only and slight stain on position 8, however these are negligible faults of no importance - a
magnificent rarity with large part original gum. By far the finest of only three mint blocks of
four known of the first stamp to be issued in the American continent, this multiple being of
impeccable Provenance and a highlight of Worldwide Philately.
Provenance: Collection Duveen (1919),
Guilherme Guinle (1937),
Philip H. Ward Jr. (1963),
Josiah K. Lilly (1968),
John R. Boker Jr. (1972),
Tevfik Kuyas (1978),
Norman S. Hubbard (1986),
Angelo Lima (1993),
Everaldo Santos (2001) 1 4* 35'000 (€ 29'050)
4008 Scott 2012 Start price Start price

in CHF approx. €
4008 30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, the famous used example cancelled by part
manuscript date ('18' at upper right) and glorious strike of VILLA DE LORENA handstamp
in bright yellow-green (Ayres 1578). Minor fault in margin at right of part manuscript date '18',
otherwise very fine with large margins all round and a wonderful stamp - truly the 'non-
pareil' of Brazilian classic cancellations. Cert. Moorhouse (2012). 1a 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4009 4010 4011

4009 30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with very large
margins all round, showing at top an extraordinary paper variety with vertical 'suture / stitch'
watermark lines - very rare and extremely fine example, the sole example this describer has
recorded on the 30 reis value. 1 500 (€ 415)
4010 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, State A, position 18, a
huge margined used example showing the corner marginal horizontal and vertical lines and
inter-pane horizontal dividing line below "Semi-Xifopagus"; neatly cancelled by large part
framed YTU handstamp in brown (Ayres 1541). A fine and rare stamp. 1a 400 (€ 330)
4011 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Second Composite plate, State B, position 3;
a used example showing horizontal marginal line at top, cancelled by extremely rare boxed
CAPIVARI handstamp in bluish white (Ayres 1261). Tiny thin not affecting the most unusual
appearance of this stamp.
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60045. 1a 300 (€ 250)
4013
4012 4014
4012 30 reis black, Early Impression in a vivid shade, from First Composite plate, State A,
position 1 on greyish paper; a fine used corner marginal example showing the outer frame
lines at top and at left cancelled by large part undated circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS
handstamp in red (Ayres 1602). Exceptional. Signed A. Diena and Giulio Bolaffi (1952). 1 300 (€ 250)
4013 30 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish thin paper, margins clear to good all round,
cancelled by bold strike of rare VA. DE VASSOURAS framed handstamp in black (Ayres 1530).
A fine example of this popular cancel.
Provenance: Collection Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30101. 1b 300 (€ 250)
4014 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, Second Composite plate, State D, position 1, a
magnificent corner marginal example with full marginal lines at top and at left, cancelled by
large part JACAREHY handstamp in brown (Ayres 1146). Signed Brun, Goebel. 1a 280 (€ 230)
4015 4016 4017

in CHF approx. €
4015 30 reis black, Early impression on white paper, a large margined used example, tiny corner
crease at lower right in margin only, cancelled by large part CORREIO DE MARANHAO
datestamp in red (Ayres 1615). Rare and most appealing usage. 1 280 (€ 230)
4016 30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example of good colour, with
large even margins all round, cancelled by large part PIRANGA handstamp in red-brown
(Ayres unlisted). Minor corner bend mentioned for accuracy, a fine and scarce usage. 1 260 (€ 215)
4017 30 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine large margined example showing
marginal dividing line at base, cancelled by large part straight line JACOBINA handstamp
in red-brown (Ayres 1147). A fine and scarce usage.
Provenance: Collection Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30088. 1 260 (€ 215)
4019
4018
4018 30 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example marginal from top of sheet with
large margins all round, cancelled by large part pre-philatelic VA DEPITANGUI handstamp
in brown (Ayres unlisted, Maasen / Wittig P17). A fine stamp. Signed Goebel. 1 240 (€ 200)
4019 30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on yellowish paper, large margins all round
cancelled by large part framed CANTAGALO handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1258). Tiny trace
of acid ink in top margin only, an exceptional and attractive stamp.
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60149. 1 220 (€ 185)
4020 4021
4020 30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a magnificent used example cancelled by
large part framed MAMBOCABA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1350). Vertical crease at right
well outside frame line, an attractive stamp. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4431. 1 220 (€ 185)
4021 30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round cancelled
by bold strike of framed INUTILIZ (in Portuguese, 'cancelled') handstamp in black, either
applied at destination or in Rio for use on un-cancelled adhesives or possibly for internal
postal documentation. Scarce and very fine strike of this scarce marking (Ayres 1690). 1 220 (€ 185)
4022
in CHF approx. €
4022 30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine example showing horizontal marginal
line at base, tied to small piece tied by two fine strikes of framed CAJURU handstamps (Ayres
1251) in brown. Rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2013. 1a 5 300 (€ 250)
4023 4024 4025

4023 30 reis black on yellowish paper, Early Intermediate Impression, Second Composite plate,
State A, position 13, a fine used corner marginal example from lower left of the pane,
showing the outer frame lines at base and at left, cancelled by bold BANANAL framed
handstamp in brown (Ayres 1227). Tiny paper thin but a fine and very scarce cancellation.
Signed Calves.
4024 30 reis black, Intermediate Impression, First Composite plate, State A, position 18, a
fine used example with good margins all round, showing two pre-printing paper folds
horizontally and showing corner marginal lines horizontally at base and vertically at right,
lightly cancelled in brown. Unusual and fine stamp. 1a 200 (€ 165)
4025 30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with good margins, cancelled by large
part framed BARRA / MANCA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1230). Small acid ink fault in right
margin but a very scarce usage. 1 180 (€ 150)
4026 4027 4028

4026 30 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing wide (2 mm)
pre-printing paper fold horizontally below central design, cancelled by part CIDADE DE
CAMPOS oval handstamp (Ayres 1256) in black. Unusual and appealing stamp. 1a 180 (€ 150)
4027 30 reis black, late Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used example with large part
of adjoining stamp at left, clear to enormous margins with horizontal marginal line at base,
cancelled by near complete "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (13/12) with the figure "1"
of "13" inverted. 1 180 (€ 150)
4028 30 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example with
large margins all round and horizontal marginal line at top, two minor creases, cancelled by
large part circular CORREIO DE CORYTIBA. handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1570). 1a 180 (€ 150)
4029 4030

in CHF approx. €
4029 30 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, Third Composite plate, a fine used
example from the lower pane (position 7), showing left vertical marginal line, neatly
cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds in black. 1a 180 (€ 150)
4030 30 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used example with large margins all round and
showing evidence of marginal line at base, cancelled by large part circular PORTO ALEGRE
SUL handstamp in black (Ayres 1586). Signed Rendon. 1 180 (€ 150)
4031 4032 4033
4031 30 reis grey, Intermediate Impression in a deep shade, Large plate, State B, a superb top left
corner marginal example (position 1) with good to huge margins showing the horizontal and
vertical marginal lines, neatly cancelled in black. 1a 160 (€ 135)
4032 30 reis grey, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, Large plate, State A, position
60, lower right corner example showing horizontal marginal line at base, cancelled by rare
framed MAMBOCABA handstamp in black (Ayres 1350). 1a 160 (€ 135)
4033 30 reis black, Early Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, fine used example with
even margins all round cancelled by large part framed PONTA GROSSA handstamp in red-
brown (Ayres1408). 1a 160 (€ 135)
4034 4035 4036
4034 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine four margined example with vertical marginal line at
left, cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp in black (Ayres 1548). Signed
Rendon. 1b 160 (€ 135)
4035 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used four margined example, ironed diagonal crease,
cancelled by large part framed ARARUAMA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1204). Scarce
cancellation and most attractive. 1b 150 (€ 125)
4036 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with ample margins all round cancelled
by part strike of framed YTU handstamp in brown (Ayres 1541). 1b 150 (€ 125)
4037
in CHF approx. €
4037 30 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, the superb used
horizontal pair on large piece, margins all round, cancelled by complete strike of circular
CORREIO DA VILLA DE AREIAS in red (Ayres 1597). Almost certainly the sole complete
strike of this handstamp, a magnificent and extremely rare usage, one of the gems of classic
Brazilian philately. Illustrated in "Bulls Eyes" by Brookman on page 8. Signed Goebel.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2015. 1a 5 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4038 4039
4038 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper from the First Composite
plate, a fine used horizontal pair from the top left corner of the pane (positions 1-2) but
differing from Napier's illustrations of the states but showing the marginal lines at top and
at left, cancelled in manuscript with "Agencia do correio da va. de Santarem 16 de Abril de
1845" - a probably unique cancellation. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4542. 1a 1'000 (€ 830)
4039 30 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on greyish paper, Napier's Third Composite
plate, middle pane, positions 3-4, (and thus adjoining the previous lot) used horizontal pair
showing top horizontal marginal line, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp
(January 31, 1845) in black. Plated by Saul Newbury with his manuscript writing on the
reverse. A delightful and very scarce pair, illustrated in Napier.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury. 1 750 (€ 625)
4040
4040 30 reis black, Early Impression in a very deep shade on yellowish paper, Large plate, State
B, a fine used horizontal pair, positions 45-46, with part manuscript date at top and fine
complete strike of framed GUARATUBA handstamp in brown (pre-philatelic cancel, Ayres
unlisted). A splendid and rare pair. 1 600 (€ 500)
4041 4042 4043 4045

in CHF approx. €
4041 30 reis black, Early Impression from First Composite plate, State A, positions 12/18, a
fine used vertical pair with good margins all round, minute scissor incursion in between
the stamps and showing corner marginal lines horizontally at base and vertically at right,
cancelled by complete strike of rare straight line AIRVOCA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1126). 1 500 (€ 415)
4042 30 reis black, Early Impression from First Composite plate, a fine used vertical pair in
a deep shade not consistent with the Napier plating, showing marginal and dividing line
horizontally at base and part of adjoining stamp at upper right, cancelled by "Correio Geral
Da Corte" rimless datestamp (February 28, 1844) in black. Tiny scissor cut in margin only
and ironed corner crease at upper right, but of excellent appearance and a scarce multiple. 1 500 (€ 415)
4043 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, State B, positions 10/16, a fine used vertical
pair with large margins all round and showing the horizontal marginal line at base, cancelled
by rare manuscript dated CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp in red (Ayres 1139) with
manuscript "13-12-1852" - a very late usage of the Bulls Eye issue - see Alemany Edition
D'Or page 25 for further examples of the late usage in Cuiaba. Rare and most appealing
pair. 1a 400 (€ 330)
4044
4046
4044 30 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, Third Composite plate, positions 16-17
on the middle pane, a marvellously attractive horizontal pair superbly cancelled by two
strikes of circular PARAHIBA DO SUL handstamps (Ayres 1583) in red-brown. Slightest thin
and ironed crease where presumably attached to the back of a cover. A delightful and scarce
multiple. 1a 400 (€ 330)
4045 30 reis grey, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, Large plate, State A, an attractive
used vertical pair, positions 43/49, showing trace of vertical marginal line at left, margins
clear to large all round, small thin at top and minor bend at base, neatly cancelled by scarce
oval BARRA / DE / S. JOAO handstamp in bright blue (Ayres 1232).
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2016. 1a 400 (€ 330)
4046 30 reis black, Early Impression in deep shade on yellowish paper, Large plate, State B, a
fine used corner marginal horizontal pair, position, 55-56, and showing large part of sheet
margin and marginal line at base and vertically at left, cancelled by large part "Correio Geral
da Corte" datestamps in black. Ironed bends as usual but a rare and fine corner piece. 1 400 (€ 330)
4047
in CHF approx. €
4047 30 reis grey on yellowish paper, Worn Impression, Second Composite plate, State A,
positions 15-16, a used horizontal pair on somewhat aged piece, cancelled by "Correio
Geral Da Corte" datestamp (August 27, 1843 - first month of use) in black, the adhesives
showing the horizontal marginal line at base. An attractive and scarce piece. 1b 5 340 (€ 280)
4048 4049
4048 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, First Composite plate, State A, position 3-4, a
fine used horizontal pair from a top of the sheet with good margins all round and showing
the horizontal marginal line, cancelled by part strike of serrated CORREIO GERAL DA
GOYAZ datestamp (Ayres 1613) in black. Some peripheral ageing and ironed vertical bend on
right hand stamp but an attractive multiple.
4049 30 reis black, Early impression, a fine used horizontal pair with ample to large margins all
round, ironed vertical file fold between the stamps, cancelled by complete strike of framed
SOROCABA handstamp in black (Ayres 1505). Despite imperfections an attractive pair. 1 300 (€ 250)
4051
4050
4050 30 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used vertical pair with frame of the
adjoining stamp at base, cancelled by two strikes of framed BRAGANSA handstamp in red-
brown (Ayres 1244). Minor bend on lower stamp, a fine and attractive multiple. 1a 280 (€ 230)
4051 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, Large plate, State A, a superb appearing used block of four,
positions 25-26/31-32 and showing the vertical marginal line at left, huge to just touched
margins, some minor faults but cancelled by centrally struck "Correio Geral Da Corte"
datestamp (February 1845) in black. An attractive and rare multiple.
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60010. 1b 4 3'000 (€ 2'490)
THE 30 RÉIS BULL’S EYES INTERPANEL:

“ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE AND VALUABLE ITEMS OF
BRAZILIAN PHILATELY”
Excerpts from the article “One of the most desirable and valuable items of Brazilian Philately” originally
published by Paulo Comelli in MOSAICO magazine, year XII – December 2002 – nr 36.
THE HISTORY
First Period – 1950 to 1974

In the magazine “Brasil Filatélico” nºs 167/168 from 1974, Hugo Fraccaroli tells us that this rarity
was discovered by the well-known philatelist Luiz Figueiredo Filho from São Vicente, São Paulo
(near Santos), in 1950. “Then this piece was bought by the famous philatelist Niso Vianna, and now
it is with his widow (1974)”.
Mr. Niso Vianna (died in 1971) published his memories in the magazine “Brasil Filatélico” nºs
141/142 from 1964: “Among all my purchases, I consider that the most interesting and valuable one
was made through Figueiredo Filho, who bought it at ‘Coda Philatelic House’ (underlined by the
author) in Rio de Janeiro. It was a block of four of the 30rs Bull’s Eyes with a ten millimetre’s space
between the stamps, what proved the existence of a plate unknown by ‘Napier’. There is not another
piece like this up to now”. Niso Vianna took part in many of International Exhibitions and got
several Gold Medals (there were not Large Gold Medals by then): at EXFIRA’50 in Buenos Aires; at 3rd Plate - 54 Stamps of the 30 reis
LISBOA’53 in Portugal; at FIPEX’56 in New York; and at EXFIMAYO’60 in Buenos Aires, where
he also received the Exhibition Grand Prix.
Second Period – 1974 to 1985

At the LUBRAPEX’74 in São Paulo, the “Interpanel” was exhibited for the first time as part of Mr. Reinaldo Bruno Pracchia’s collection.
With the propose of finding out how this rarity came to Mr. Pracchia’s hands, I appealed to Mr. Harald Meyer’s memory, a philatelic dealer in
São Paulo. He kindly told: “that the widow authorised the late Mr. Itamar Bopp (another important Paulistan collector) to sell the Bull’s Eyes
and D. Pedro’s collections that had been Mr. Vianna’s joy for many years”. Mr. Meyer went on: “A short time before LUBRAPEX’74, Mr.
Bopp sold the whole Bull’s Eyes collection to Mr. Pracchia by Cr$ 2.000.000,00 (two million cruzeiros), but kept the D. Pedro’s collection for
himself”. This value was equal to US$ 290.00,00 (two hundred and ninety thousand dollars). The price paid by Mr. Pracchia and transferred
to the widow paid for both collections.
Mr. Pracchia got the most important Brazilian philatelic awards at that time. He won three Large Gold Medals: at ESPAÑA’75 in Madrid and
at ARPHILA’75 in Paris. In 1980 he won the greatest award at LONDON’80, where he got the Championship Class Grand Prix.
In 1986, Mr. Pracchia sold his “Empire Numerals” entire collection to the international stamp auction house Habsburg, Feldman S/A in Swit-
zerland. The 30 reis “Interpanels” were included in the whole set.
Third Period – 1986 to 1993

The “Amazon Collection” (title given by David Feldman) auction was held in Zurich from November 16 to 21, 1987. They gave out an exclu-
sive catalogue with the “INTERPANEL” on the front cover. The description stated: “These two 30rs pairs are also the only ones existing. The
crowning piece of this collection and credibly the most valuable in Brazil Philately”. I attended this auction to try to buy some pieces for my
collection and also several others for Mr. Angelo Lima. After a successive battle of bids, I got the “Interpanel” for Mr. Angelo Lima by the
highest offer equal to US$ 100.000,00 at that time. Mr. Angelo Lima got the two biggest international awards: International Grand-Prix at
PHILEXFRANCE’89 and the Championship Grand Prix at PHILANIPPON’91.
Fourth Period – 1993 to 2013

In 1993 Mr. Lima made up his mind to sell his collection. From November 1 to 6, 1993, David Feldman held an auction with a significant
number of Mr. Lima’s pieces, but not the “Interpanel”. In January or February 1995, Mr. Hugo Goeggel was spending his holidays in a
ski resort in Switzerland, when he received a phone call and several pieces from Mr. Lima’s collection were offered to him. Since then, the
“Interpanel” belonged to the extraordinary Bull’s Eyes collection of Mr. Goeggel.
4052

in CHF approx. €
4052 30 reis black, Early Impression, the Interpane used block of four, Third Composite plate,
positions 15-16/3-4 between upper and middle panes, the "founding piece" for the third
plate theorised by Napier, being two separated and re-joined vertical pairs in a deep shade
cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps (April 26, 1845) in black. Together
with the Pack Strip and Xifopagus, these two pairs show the format of the Third plate,
these being the sole surviving examples of the interpane 30 reis. Illustrated and discussed
in José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" on page 18. A few imperfections noted but due to the
consummate scarcity of this piece these should be ignored as this item is a major rarity of
Classical Philately. Unique.
Provenance: Collection Luiz Figueiredo Filho (discovered 1950),
Niso Vianna (1971),
Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia Grand Prix Collection (London1980),
Angelo Lima Grand Prix Collection (Philanippon 1991) 1 4 200'000 (€166'000)
Harbor of Pernambuco
4053

in CHF approx. €
4053 30 reis grey, Worn Impression, Second Composite plate, State A, positions 1-3/7-9/13-15,
the famous used block of nine all cancelled six times by dated PERNAMBUCO SHIELD
cancellation (January 29,1844) in black (Ayres 1548). Some manuscript showing on reverse
from the original cover and insignificant ironed out creasing, with excellent margins all
round (the block was originally cut into and margins have been added at top and at base) and
showing the full marginal vertical guide line at left. Illustrated in "Bulls Eyes" by Brookman
on page 3. The largest known multiple of the 30 reis in an excellent state of preservation for
such a large multiple. A major rarity of South American philately.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury, Basel sale (March 1975);
Ferreira (Nov 1994);
Everaldo Santos (March 2001), lot 26. 1b 15'000 (€ 12'450)
Miners in Lavras, Minas ca. 1840
4054
in CHF approx. €
4054 30 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, a horizontal pair used on 1843 entire
letter to Lavras, Minas showing the considerable plate wear during the first month of
issue, the entire clearly dated August 28, 1843 and folded for Exhibit display cancelled
by CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 29-8-1843 datestamp in black. The pair with large
margins all round, has been removed from the back of the cover and re-affixed. Despite the
small faults, a dramatic and rare first month of use entire, of which only three are recorded.
Cert. RPS (1996).
Provenance: Collection Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2033. 1c 6 3'500 (€ 2'905)
Victoria ca. 1845
4055
in CHF approx. €
4055 30 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine margined pair (Large plate, State
A, positions 7-8) applied to reverse of 1845 entire letter to Victoria, each stamp cancelled
by rare straight line "S: MATHEUZ" handstamp (Ayres 1175) in blackish brown, the obverse
of the cover clearly dated "9-10-1845" in manuscript. Some internal repairs to entire to
prevent splitting but a fine and rare Number One entire. Only two covers are recorded with
the "S: Matheuz" cancellation, the other being from the same correspondence presently in
the Alemany collection.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4539;
Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2023. 1 6 3'000 (€ 2'490)
Brazilian Missionary
4056
in CHF approx. €
4056 30 reis, early Worn Impression, the spectacular horizontal strip of three on July 1848 cover
from Diamto addressed to an Apostolic Missionary in Rio de Janeiro, obverse struck with
negative "DIAMTO." handstamp in black, the exceptional adhesives (with large margins all
round, third stamp small scissor cut in margin only) from the First Composite plate, State
B, positions 8-10, being tied by manuscript "Agencia do Diamte...Julho de 1848" and by
part "Correio Geral Da Corte" arrival datestamp (July 20) in black. A rare example of the ¾
ounce rate and a delightful cover.
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60001. 1a 6 6'000 (€ 4'980)
4057
in CHF approx. €
4057 60 reis grey, Worn Impression on thick yellowish paper, a magnificent mint example
showing vertical marginal line at right, of excellent colour for the worn state and very fine
with extraordinary "off-set" on reverse showing another complete impression of the stamp
but shifted upwards - possibly caused by contact with a wet sheet of stamps below, a rare
and previously unrecorded occurence. Cert. Moorhouse (2012). 2b (*) 500 (€ 415)
4058 4059
4058 60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine mint example in a rich dark shade
with large margins all round. A delightful and very rare stamp so fine. Signed Holcombe and
Rendon Gi 2 = £ 700/Mi 2 = € 850/Scott = $ 750. 2 (*) 400 (€ 330)
4059 60 reis black, Early Impression on thick yellowish paper, Second Composite plate, position
1, a fine large margined mint example from the top left hand corner of the pane, showing the
vertical line at left and horizontal line at top. Minor bend but of excellent appearance with
vivid colour and part original browned gum. Scarce and fine stamp, cert. Moorhouse (2012)
Gi 2 = £ 700/Mi 2 = € 850/Scott = $ 750.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2028. 2 * 400 (€ 330)
4060 4061 4062
4060 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, Second Large Plate, State B, position
58; a superb mint example with large margins all round and marginal horizontal line at
base, minor bend at upper right but a fresh and fine example of this scarce stamp. Cert.
Moorhouse (2012). 2 (*) 400 (€ 330)
4061 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a very fine mint example
showing pre-printing paper fold running through top of "6" in "60", large margins all round
and very scarce. Signed Rendon, cert. Moorhouse (2012). 2a var (*) 400 (€ 330)
4062 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb appearing mint horizontal pair,
a fine rich shade, with large margins all round. An attractive and very scarce multiple with
small trace of original gum at top. Cert. Moorhouse (2012). 2 (*) 600 (€ 500)
Printing Press of the 1843 Bull's Eye
4063
in CHF approx. €
4063 60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, Second Composite plate, State B, the
magnificent mint block of six, being the first two vertical rows of the pane (positions 1-2/7-
8/13-14), enormous margins on all sides, minor closed tears in margin only and minor bends
as expected in multiple of this size, with all marginal lines at top, left and at base, showing
the "Semi-Xifopagus" horizontal interpanneau line to adjoin the 90 reis pane below. A
sensational multiple with large part original gum.
Provenance: Collection Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 63;
Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2034. 2 4* 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4064

in CHF approx. €
4064 60 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, the fantastic mint block of 20 from the
First Large plate, State B, with enormous margins all round and showing the full vertical
marginal line at right, positions 9-12/15-18/21-24/27-39/33-36 on the sheet of 60 subjects.
This famous multiple, the second largest known after the complete sheet (in the Alemany
collection), is very fresh and fine with just a minor crease in the second row and a few bends
of no significance compared to the importance and rarity. An exquisite multiple of great
visual appeal.
Provenance: Collection Guilherme Guinle (1937)
Philip H. Ward Jr. (1963)
Josiah K. Lilly (1968)
Norman S. Hubbard (1986) 2a 4(*) 30'000 (€ 24'900)
4065 4066 4067

in CHF approx. €
4065 60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used four margined example clearly struck with
rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 5-8-1843 datestamp in black - the fifth day of
issue. A fine and attractive early usage. Signed Köhler, Ferchenbauer. 2 500 (€ 415)
4066 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, top right corner marginal used example
with enormous margins all round, Second Large plate, State B, position 6, showing the
horizontal and vertical marginal lines, cancelled by fancy framed VA. DE AREIAS
handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1523). A magnificent and superb stamp. Signed Rendon.
Provenance: Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2036. 2 500 (€ 415)
4067 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb large margined example
cancelled by large part framed SILVEIRAS handstamp in red (Ayres 1502). Rare and splendid
stamp. Signed Goebel.
Provenance: Collection Kuyas (May 1978), lot 136. 2 400 (€ 330)
4068
4069
4068 60 reis grey, Worn Impression on thin greyish paper (note the complete lack of cross-
hatching between the '6' and '0'), four large even margins, cancelled by rimless "Correio Da
Geral Da Corte" cds in black: an early usage - appears to be dated "2-8-1843" but second
figure of day missing. Signed Bühler. 2b 300 (€ 250)
4069 60 reis black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb used example but for
ironed horizontal bend, First Composite plate, State B, position 2 on the pane, a "Semi-
Xifopagus" showing at top the horizontal marginal line with the horizontal line from the
(30 reis) pane above; cancelled by rare strike of framed SOROCABA handstamp in red (Ayres
1505). A magnificent and rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012). 2a 300 (€ 250)
4070 4071
4070 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb used example in a deep shade,
First Composite plate, State A, position 1 on the pane, a "Semi-Xifopagus" showing
vertical marginal line at left, and at top, the horizontal marginal line with the horizontal line
from the (30 reis) pane above; cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds in black. Some
ageing but an extremely rare and fine stamp. 2 300 (€ 250)
4071 60 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used corner marginal example from the First Large
Plate, State A, position 6, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines at top and at
right, cancelled by bold strike of scarce CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA datestamp in red-
brown (Ayres 1139). A delightful stamp. Signed Giulio Bolaffi (1952) and A. Diena. 2 300 (€ 250)
4072 4073 4074

in CHF approx. €
4072 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example with trace of
vertical marginal line at right, struck with superb oval framed BARBACENA handstamp in
black (Ayres 1228). Rare and particularly fine strike. 2a 240 (€ 200)
4073 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, good to large margins all
round, cancelled by large part straight line TAMANDVA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1178). Scarce. 2a 240 (€ 200)
4074 60 reis black, Early Impression, fine four margin example with horizontal marginal line at
base, with evidence of retouching on frame at upper left and at right, cancelled by large part
CORREIO GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp in red-brown with part manuscript date (Ayres 1139). 2 240 (€ 200)
4075 4076 4077

4075 60 reis grey-black, fine Early Intermediate Impression, a superb used example, First
Composite plate, State C, position 18 and thus from lower right corner of the pane
showing both vertical and horizontal marginal lines, cancelled by bold strike of very rare
TAMANDVA straight line handstamp in brown (Ayres 1178). A fine and most appealing stamp.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2044; Lima, (Nov 1993), lot
30099. 2a 240 (€ 200)
4076 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example with marginal
line at base, struck with complete circular un-framed CORREIO DE MOGY-MIRIM
handstamp in brown (Ayres 11155). Superb and rare. 2a 220 (€ 185)
4077 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, four large even margins but
corner bend in lower right margin, showing pre-printing paper fold running diagonally
across the entire stamp, cancelled by large part oval framed V. DIAMANTINA handstamp
in red-brown (Ayres 1524). 2a 200 (€ 165)
4079 4080
4078
4078 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a good used example showing horizontal
marginal line at base and evidence of retouching in the outer frame lines-especially at right;
tied to piece by fine strike of PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (July 7, 1844) in black
(Ayres 1548). Small fault at top but a most attractive piece. 2a 200 (€ 165)
4079 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large even margined example in a
translucent shade, minor bend, showing the horizontal marginal line at top, cancelled by
fine circular CORREIO DE CAMPINAS handstamp in brown (Ayres 1564). 2a 200 (€ 165)
4080 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin greyish paper, Second Composite Plate,
State B, position 16, a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by centrally
struck S.JOZE framed handstamp in red-brown (Ayres unlisted). 2a 200 (€ 165)
4081 4082 4083

in CHF approx. €
4081 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example with horizontal
marginal line at top, cancelled by fine strike of ARACATI straight line in brown (Ayres 1127).
Fresh and fine, a scarce usage. Signed A. Diena.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4333. 2a 200 (€ 165)
4082 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing evidence of re-
cutting of the frame lines especially so at base, cancelled by framed S. ROQUE handstamp
in brown (Ayres 1475). Scarce and attractive stamp. 2a 200 (€ 165)
4083 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example from
Second Large plate, State A, position 24, vertical marginal line at right, cancelled by
manuscript "Agenzia do Correio de Gurupa". Rare. Signed Calves.
Corinphila sale 107 (Sept 1998) lot 3777. 2a 200 (€ 165)
4084 4085 4086
4084 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, ample margins all round, cancelled by
large part framed ITAPEMERIN handstamp in black (Ayres unlisted). 2 180 (€ 150)
4085 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish thin paper, a fine even margined
example cancelled by framed REZENDE handstamp in black (Ayres 1430). 2a 180 (€ 150)
4086 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, four margins, slight scuff at
base and minor thin, cancelled by large part VILLA DOS SILVEIRAS circular handstamp
in brown (Ayres unlisted). Rare.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4580. 2a 180 (€ 150)
4087 4088 4089
4087 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, four margins but with
minor bend, cancelled by bold strike of oval framed V. DE FORMIGAS handstamp in red-
brown (Ayres 1525). 2a 180 (€ 150)
4088 60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a superb large margined example with fine
near complete strike of circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp in black (Ayres 1586). 2 180 (€ 150)
4089 60 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade on greyish paper, large margins all round,
cancelled by part straight line S. JOAO.DEL REI handstamp in brown (Ayres 1170). A superb
stamp. 2 180 (€ 150)
4090 4091 4092

in CHF approx. €
4090 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine large margined example with vertical
marginal line at right, struck with large part framed BARREIRO handstamp in brown (Ayres
1233). 2a 180 (€ 150)
4091 60 reis black, Early Impression in a pale shade on greyish paper, a fine four margined used
example cancelled by rare framed N. FRIBURGO handstamp in brown (Ayres 1365).
Provenance: Collection Kuyas (May 1978), lot 124; Pracchia (Nov1987), lot 60100. 2 180 (€ 150)
4092 60 reis black, Early Impression, fine four margin example with vertical marginal line at
right, minor scuffing and slight inclusion in lower margin of no significance, cancelled by
rare circular VILLA DO RIO DE CONTAS handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1602). 2 180 (€ 150)
4093 4094 4095

4093 60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined sheet corner marginal example from
the First Large plate, State B, position 55, showing the vertical and horizontal marginal
lines, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds in black. 2 180 (€ 150)
4094 60 reis black, Early Impression, large margined example with marginal line at top, somewhat
aged, struck with part straight INHAMBUPE handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1142). 2 160 (€ 135)
4095 60 reis black, Early Impression in a very deep shade on greyish paper, large margins all
round, cancelled by part straight line handstamp in black. 2 160 (€ 135)
4097 4098
4096
4096 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example from
Second Large plate, State B, position 5, showing the top marginal outer frame line above,
light corner crease at lower right otherwise extremely fine, cancelled by near complete
CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp in black (Ayres 1633). 2a 160 (€ 135)
4097 60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine large margined example from the First Large plate,
State B, position 37, showing the vertical marginal line at left, tied to piece by near complete
"Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (August 14) in black. 2 5 160 (€ 135)
4098 60 reis black, Early Impression, a large margined used example from First Large plate,
State A, position 18, showing vertical marginal line at right, some toning but cancelled by
complete strike of I.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp
(Nov 20, 1844) in black (Ayres 1617). 2 150 (€ 125)
4099 4101
4100
in CHF approx. €
4099 60 reis black, Early Impression, an ample to large margined used example from First Large
plate, State A, position 18, showing vertical marginal line at left, with pinhole in centre of
stamp but cancelled by bold strike of rare TAMANDVA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1178). 2 150 (€ 125)
4100 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine extremely large margined sheet
corner marginal example from the First Large plate, State A, position 60, showing the
vertical and horizontal marginal lines, cancelled by PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp in
black (Ayres 1586). Slight hinge thin but scarce and attractive. 2 160 (€ 135)
4101 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, good to large margins all round, somewhat
stained but cancelled by bold strike of fancy framed VA. DE VASSOURAS handstamp in black (Ayres 1530).
Signed Calves.
Provenance: Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4592. 2a 150 (€ 125)
4102 4103 4104

4102 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish thin paper, a fine even margined
example showing natural pre-printing paper fold horizontally, cancelled by part circular C.
DO SERRO handstamp in black (Ayres 1562). 2a 150 (€ 125)
4103 60 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, narrow but clear margins all round,
cancelled by very rare framed IGUASSU handstamp in black (Ayres 1316). 2b 150 (€ 125)
4104 60 reis black, Early Impression, used example with clear to large margins, cancelled by
large part oval CIDADE DE CAMPOS handstamp in black (Ayres 1256). 2 150 (€ 125)
4106
4105
4105 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a magnificent used horizontal "Semi-
Xifopagus" pair in a deep shade with horizontal marginal line above and 4.5 mm above
the dividing line to the 30 reis pane, cancelled by complete strike of oval RO. GRDE. NTE.
handstamp in red-brown. Extremely rare and attractive multiple. Signed Goebel.
Note: Un-plated but right hand stamp shows evidence of retouching with additional line
next to ball at top and on outer oval at 11 o'clock.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury; Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2056. 2 1'200 (€ 995)
4106 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb used corner marginal horizontal
pair from the First Large Plate, State A, position 5-6, showing the horizontal and vertical
marginal lines at top and at right, large margins all round, corner bend on right stamp,
cancelled in manuscript blue ink at top and with complete strike of framed GRAMPARÁ in
red (Ayres 1311). A delightful and rare pair. 2a 500 (€ 415)
4107
in CHF approx. €
4107 60 reis black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb used marginal pair from
State B, positions 41-42 showing the outer vertical marginal line at right, good margins
all round and tied to piece by two strikes of the extremely rare fancy framed PENEDO
handstamp in brown (Ayres 1393). Light file fold but truly exceptional. 2a 5 500 (€ 415)
4109
4108
4108 60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fine used horizontal pair in a deep shade,
showing horizontal marginal line at base, cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA
datestamp in black (Ayres 1606). 2 320 (€ 265)
4109 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on thin greyish paper, horizontal used pair
from Second Large plate, State A, position 33-34, cancelled by large part CORREIO DE
MARANHAO datestamp in red-brown (Ayres 1615). Vertical crease between stamps barely
detracts from a very attractive pair.
4110
4111
4110 60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair with large margins all round
from First Large plate, State A, positions 35-35, slight scissor cut in margin only between
stamps and right stamp minor bend, cancelled by scarce PARATI handstamp in black (Ayres
1160).
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60092. 2 300 (€ 250)
4111 60 reis grey, Early Worn Impression, a fine used marginal horizontal pair on yellowish
somewhat aged paper, Second Composite plate, positions 5-6, showing the vertical
connecting line at right to the 30 reis pane above, large to enormous margins all round,
centrally cancelled by CORREIO GERAL DE S. CATHARINA cds (July 4, 1844) in black
(Ayres 1626). A fine and scarce pair. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4531. 2b 300 (€ 250)
4112
4113

in CHF approx. €
4112 60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a superb used horizontal pair with large even margins
all round, centrally cancelled by near complete CORREIO DE SANTOS datestamp (Sept
16, 1844) in black (Ayres 1633). Signed A. Diena. 2 300 (€ 250)
4113 60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a superb used sheet marginal horizontal pair, Second
Composite plate, positions 13-14, showing the vertical connecting line at left to the 90 reis pane
below, clear to enormous margins all round, centrally cancelled by framed GRAMPARÁ
handstamp in red (Ayres 1311). Some minor thins at top and light vertical bend but a fine and
scarce pair.
Provenance: Collection Ferreira (November 1994), lot 2055. 2 300 (€ 250)
4114
4115
4116
4114 60 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a superb horizontal marginal pair with
vertical marginal line at right, cancelled by BAHIA straight line in black (Ayres 1129). A fresh
and fine multiple. 2 280 (€ 230)
4115 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a fine marginal vertical pair with large
margins on three sides and close but clear at base; showing the vertical marginal line at left,
cancelled by complete strike of circular CORREIO GERAL DA BAHIA in black (Ayres 1556).
Scarce and attractive. 2 260 (€ 215)
4116 60 reis, deep grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine horizontal pair
with good margins all round, showing the almost immediate wear in the plate, with bold
CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE / 9-8-1843 datestamp in black - the ninth day of issue.
Minor faults, thin between the stamps of no significance, a fine and rare early usage. 2a 250 (€ 210)
4117 4118
in CHF approx. €
4117 60 reis black, Early Impression, a very fine used horizontal pair with huge margins all round,
one stamp with vertical bend not affecting the appearance, cancelled by centrally struck
"Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (October 27, 1844) in black. Signed Calves, A. Diena. 2 220 (€ 185)
4118 60 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish in a horizontal strip of three, First Large plate,
State A, positions 49-51, the third stamp with pinhole, all cancelled by two circular ATIBAIA
handstamps in brown. Illustrated in José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" on page 87. Extremely
rare (Ayres unlisted), the cancellation believed to be unique. Signed Sekula.
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60076. 2b 1'200 (€ 995)
4121
4119 4120
4119 60 reis black, Late Early Impression, a fine large margined sheet corner marginal vertical
strip of three from the First Large plate, State A, position 48/54/60 - position 60 plates as
per Napier's illustration but the upper stamps do not; showing the vertical and horizontal
marginal lines at base and right, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" cds (1847) in black.
A fine and rare multiple. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Maurice Burrus (April 1963), lot 1279. 2 1'000 (€ 830)
4120 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" datestamps (Nov 11,
1845) in black. Crease and tiny thin from hinge at top, an attractive and scarce multiple. 2a 750 (€ 625)
4121 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a used marginal block of four from the
Second Large plate, State A, positions 25-26/31-32, all cancelled by unframed VICTORIA
handstamps in black (Ayres 1183). Vertical marginal frame line at left, the block is vertically
creased and probably repaired between the stamps, however this is an exceptionally rare
used multiple with a very scarce cancellation.
Provenance: Collection Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60074. 2a 4 2'500 (€ 2'075)
The original block of 20.

Lot 4122 was the upper
half of this multiple
4122

in CHF approx. €
4122 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, the magnificent vertical
block of ten from the Second Large plate, State B, positions 5-6/11-12/17-18/23-24/29-30
and thus from the top right corner of the sheet, with outer frame line visible at top. Huge
margins all round and neatly cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps (April 8,
1845). But for a horizontal crease in margin between the third and fourth rows a faultless
and delightful multiple of the utmost importance in Brazilian philately. Illustrated in "Bulls
Eyes" by Brookman on page 9, when the multiple was a vertical block of twenty and in the
German edition of José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" published by Wolfgang Maassen on page
47 as a block of ten, this being both the finest and most attractive of the two multiples. A
truly wonderful Exhibition piece for the specialist.
Provenance: Collection Lieut.-Colonel G.S.F. Napier (1923);
Guilherme Guinle (1937);
Saul Newbury (1967);
Norman S. Hubbard (lot 2058, May 1986). 2a 4 15'000 (€ 12'450)
4123 4124
in CHF approx. €
4123 60 reis grey, Worn Impression, two used examples each cancelled by CABO FRIO framed
handstamps (Ayres 1248), one struck in black and one in brown, each also cancelled by strikes
of "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps, fair to very fine pairing. 2b 260 (€ 215)
4124 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two used examples, each cancelled by partial
strikes of oval CONCEICAO DA RIBEIRA in brown (Ayres 1280). 2a 200 (€ 165)
4125
4125 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, two used examples each with four margins,
each cancelled by CEARA handstamps in black, one particularly fine (signed Bühler), the
other with vertical bend but with part manuscript "Marzo 1844" above complete strike of
handstamp (Ayres 1274).
Provenance: Collection one stamp Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (Nov 1984), lot 60117.
2a 200 (€ 165)
4126
4126 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 1633). Light file fold well away from the
adhesive, a superbly attractive and fine cover. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Josling; Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986),
lot 2066. 2a 6 5'000 (€ 4'150)
Avenue of Glory, Rio de Janeiro
4127

in CHF approx. €
4127 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a superb four margined example applied
to the obverse of September 1844 entire letter from Piracatu to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira
correspondence, tied by bold strike of straight line PIRACATU handstamp in brown (Ayres
1163). One of the most beautiful of all Bulls Eye covers bearing an extremely rare cancellation.
A gem.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot
2064. 2a 6 4'000 (€ 3'320)
4128

in CHF approx. €
4128 60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a huge margined example from the First Composite
plate: "Semi-Xifopagus" showing the horizontal and vertical marginal lines with dividing
line below for the 90 reis pane (position 18), used on reverse of April 1844 entire letter
written from Jacarehy via Pindaminhangaba to Rio de Janeiro and cancelled by complete
PINDAMI / NHAN / GABA framed handstamp in brown (Ayres 1402). The entire with vertical
file fold but of great rarity - the sole recorded cover bearing this cancellation. Manuscript note
in Newbury's handwriting that the stamp belongs. Cert. Holcombe (1994). Note: Believed to
be the sole example of a "Semi-Xifopagus" on letter.
Provenance: Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994) lot 6261. 2b 3'500 (€ 2'905)
View of Goyaz
4129

in CHF approx. €
4129 60 reis grey, Worn Impression, a superb marginal example with vertical marginal line at left,
used on September 1845 entire letter from Goyaz to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence,
cancelled by the rare 'sawtooth' CORREIO GERAL DE GOYAZ datestamp in black (Ayres 1613)
with the cancel breaking the surface of the stamp. Reverse (opens well for Exhibit display)
showing "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp of arrival (Nov 24). Rare and delightful usage.
Illustrated in the German edition of José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" published by Wolfgang
Maassen on page 55. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury;
Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2067. 2b 6 3'500 (€ 2'905)
Port of Cuiaba
4130
in CHF approx. €
4130 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine four margined example used on reverse
of 1852 entire letter from Cuiaba to Rio de Janeiro, tied by bold strike of rare CORREIO
GERAL DE CUIABA handstamp in magenta (Ayres 1139) with manuscript date "October 13,
1852". Exceptional and rare late usage of the Bulls Eye issue-although Cuiaba is known
for the late usages (see also Edition D'Or, Alemany collection, page 25). Some acid
ink imperfections within the entire but a rare and most appealing cover. Cert. Philatelic
Foundation (1995).
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967);
Koester, Corinphila (March 1984), lot 4450;
Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2083. 2a 6 3'500 (€ 2'905)
4131
in CHF approx. €
4131 60 reis black, Early Impression, a fine four margined used example, margins close to large
all round, used on reverse of 1845 cover from Bragansa, Sao Paulo to Santos tied by bold
strike of framed BRAGANSA handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1244) with manuscript date June
2, 1845 alongside. Insignificant minor ageing but a generally superb and extremely rare
cover that opens well for Exhibit display. The sole recorded use of this handstamp on a Bulls
Eye cover. Signed Calves.
4132
4132 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 1565). File fold well away
from the adhesive and some splitting as usual but of great rarity and most attractive. Cert.
Moorhouse (1987).
Provenance: Collection Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (November 1987), lot 60058A. 2 6 3'000 (€ 2'490)
4133
in CHF approx. €
4133 60 reis black, Early Impression with close to large margins all round with horizontal
marginal line at top, applied as seal to reverse of March 1844 entire letter from Aiuruoca,
Minas Geras to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, tied by superb strike of extremely
rare straight line AIVRVOCA handstamp in brown (Ayres 1126). Minor ageing to letter sheet
and trivial crease to the upper margin of the adhesive but of great scarcity. Manuscript
docketing of receipt at left. Only two Bulls Eye covers are known with this cancellation.
4134
4134 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, used as seal on reverse of September
1844 entire letter from Villa de Lavras to Rio de Janeiro, Tixeira correspondence, the
adhesive overlapping the entire and has been cleaned and is just touched by file fold, but
with four margins and showing vertical marginal line at right, tied by the sole recorded
usage on cover of the framed V. DE LAVRAS oval handstamp in brown (Ayres 1529). The entire
somewhat aged but opens well for Exhibit display. A rarity. Cert. Holcombe (1994).
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984) lot 4587;
4135
in CHF approx. €
4135 60 reis black, Early Impression in a deep shade with large margins all round, used on March
1844 entire letter from St. Joao del Rei, Minas Geras to Rio de Janeiro, tied by large straight
line S. JOAO . DEL REI handstamp in brown (Ayres 1170). The cancellation ink somewhat
tropicalised into the adhesive and some repairs to strengthen the entire. An attractive and
very rare cover.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2073. 2 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4136
4136 60 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a slightly stained but four margined example
used on restored 1844 cover from Ouro Preto to Rio de Janeiro, tied by fine strike of scarce
I. C. DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp (Aug 10) in black
(Ayres 1617). Scarce and attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60061. 2a 6 1'200 (€ 995)
Reverse
Inside
4137

in CHF approx. €
4137 60 reis black, Late Early Impression horizontal pair with enormous margins all round (Second
Large Plate, 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" datestamp (Aug 30) in black, paying the 'By Sea' rate of
120 reis. 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).
Angelo Lima (1993) 2 6 15'000 (€ 12'450)
Inside
4138
in CHF approx. €
4138 1844 (March 29): Entire letter written from Hamburg to Rio Grande, carried privately 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 3 in black, and mailed on to Rio de Janeiro per ship "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
margins all round neatly tied by "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (May 30) in black.
Docketing of receipt inside (August 6). A magnificent Bulls Eye usage on incoming letter
that opens well for Exhibit display. Unique. Cert. Holcombe (1988).
Provenance: Collection Koester (July 1988), lot 228. 2b 6 15'000 (€ 12'450)
Port of Santos
4139

in CHF approx. €
4139 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, the superb top marginal horizontal pair,
huge margins and full marginal line at top (First Composite plate, State B, positions 2-3),
used on 1844 cover from Pernambuco to Santos, correctly pre-paying the ship rate, tied by
PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (Jan 29) in black (Ayres 1548). Some ageing to the ink but
an extremely attractive and very rare cover. 2 6 8'000 (€ 6'640)
Porto Alegre
Reverse

in CHF approx. €
4140 60 reis grey-black, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine horizontal pair with large
even margins all round, used on reverse of 1845 taxed cover from Alagoas to Rio Grande
Do Sul and re-addressed to Porto Alegre. The fine adhesives tied by bold strike of circular
CORREIO GERAL DAS ALAGOAS datestamp (Jan 14) well struck in black (Ayres 1604). On
arrival struck with dated RIO GRANDE handstamp (Ayres 1620) in black (Feb 1) and forwarded
on with PORTO AL. eventual arrival (Feb 11) datestamp in black. Manuscript notation on
obverse at top "Ins a pagar o porte-terra-60" (reis) due for the additional journey from Rio
Grande. Some red crayon graffiti from a previous collector on front and small insignificant
faults to cover, however besides foreign destination covers, the sole recorded 'due' usage
and thus extremely rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (1987). 2b 6 2'500 (€ 2'075)
4141 4142 4143

in CHF approx. €
4141 90 reis black, Early Impression possibly Intermediate, a splendid mint example on greyish
paper, First Composite plate, State B, position 7 on the pane with full vertical marginal line
at left, ample to huge margins all round. Extremely scarce stamp unused. Signed Calves and
Rendon, cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi = £ 3'350/Scott = $ 3'500. 3 (*) 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4142 90 reis black, Early Impression on greyish paper, a fresh mint example with good margins
all round, with part original gum. A splendid example of this rare stamp. Signed A. Diena,
cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi 3 = £ 3'250/Mi 3 = € 4'200/Scott = $ 3'500. 3 * 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4143 90 reis black, Early Intermediate Impression, a splendid mint example on greyish paper
from the corner of the pane, First Composite plate, State B, position 1, with full horizontal
marginal line at top and part of vertical line at left, large to huge margins with part original
gum. A delightful and rare stamp. Cert. Moorhouse (2012) Gi = £ 3'250/Scott = $ 2'750.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2083. 3a * 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4144 4145
4146
4144 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish ribbed paper, mint example from
Second Composite plate, State B, position 10, with large even margins all round, minor
age spot at left noted for accuracy only, a most unusual and very rare variety and probably
unique on the 90 reis. Signed Miro, cert. Moorhouse (2012). 3a var (*) 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4145 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on greyish paper, a superb mint corner marginal
example from Second Composite plate, State B, position 18, with marginal lines at base
and at right, two ironed creases mentioned for accuracy only and not affecting the excellent
visual aspect, very rare. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60159. 3a (*) 1'000 (€ 830)
4146 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, a corner marginal unused pair from the
First Composite plate, State A, positions 6/12, showing the horizontal and vertical marginal
lines at right, some minor ageing and trivial natural bends in the paper but an extremely rare
multiple. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60156. 3b (*) 2'500 (€ 2'075)
4147

in CHF approx. €
4147 90 reis black, Early Impression, the famous mint 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. A
magnificent strip and one of the key items for the Brazil collector, the second largest mint
multiple of the 90 reis.
Provenance: Collection Duveen (1922);
Aragao, Corinphila sale 42 (Jan 1955), lot 6131;
Corinphila sale 54 (Oct 1970) lot 5168;
Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 178;
Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2087. 3 (*) 15'000 (€ 12'450)
4148 4149 4150
4148 The famous 'First Day of Issue' 90 reis black on yellowish paper, fine used example just clear
at lower right corner but with minute scissor cut, boldly cancelled by rimless "CORREIO
GERAL DA CORTE / 1-8-1843" datestamp in black. Cert. Moorhouse (2012). Six stamps
with a first day usage have been found, but this is one of just two examples of a First Day of
Issue cancellation to be found on the 90 reis, the rarest stamp of the issue.
Provenance:Collection Angelo Lima, lot 30072, November 1993.
The other example is illustrated in "Ojos De Buey 1843 Los Primeros Sellos de América" by
Luis Alemany on page 71. 3 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4149 90 reis grey-black, Worn Impression, First Composite plate, State A, position 11, a fine used
example with ample to very large margins all round, neatly cancelled by framed MACAHÉ
handstamp in yellow (Ayres unlisted). Unique and wonderful stamp, one of the gems of Brazilian
cancellations.
Provenance: Collection Ferreira; Santos (May 2001), lot 71. 3b 2'000 (€ 1'660)
4150 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression in thin greyish paper, a "Semi-Xifopagus" used
example showing the horizontal frame line, dividing line (4 mm) and part of the marginal
line to the 60 reis frame above, large margins on the other three sides, neatly cancelled by
neat "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp in black. An outstanding and rare stamp: believed
to be the nearest example to a "Xifopagus / Pack" interpanneau 60 + 90 reis stamp known.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury (1967); Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2089. 3a 2'000 (€ 1'660)
4151 4153
4152

in CHF approx. €
4151 90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a marvellous used example showing the horizontal marginal
line at base, cancelled in manuscript with "Abril 20" at top and large part SERGIPE framed
handstamp in red (Ayres 1498). A gem. Signed Leitao.
Provenance: Collection Tevfik Kuyas (May 1978), lot 182. 3b 750 (€ 625)
4152 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a huge margined example from the lower
left of the pane, position 13, showing vertical and horizontal marginal lines with 12 mm
margin at left and 10 mm margin at base, somewhat smudgy CIDADE DE NICTHEROY
cancellation in black (Ayres 1371). Rare. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2092. 3b 750 (€ 625)
4153 90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from First Composite plate, State C,
position 13, a fine used example in a vivid deep shade showing the marginal lines at base;
cancelled by bold oval framed RO. GRDE. NTE. handstamp in red-brown (Ayres 1434). Merest
trace of hinge thin but a marvellous stamp. Signed Calves; cert. Philatelic Foundation
(1998).
2097. 3 600 (€ 500)
4154 4155 4156 4157
4154 90 reis black, Early Impression, a magnificent corner pane example with horizontal and
vertical marginal lines, position 13 with 5.5 mm sheet margin at base, cancelled by large
part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (May 1844) in black (Ayres 1548). A splendid and
rare stamp.
2093. 3 600 (€ 500)
4155 90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example with large margins all
round, horizontal marginal line at base, trace of crease but struck with fine strike of large
part framed S. FIDELIS handstamp in brown (Ayres 1456). Rare. 3a 500 (€ 415)
4156 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper from the First Composite plate, State D,
position 12, a fine large margined example with vertical marginal line at right, cancelled
by bold strike of rare framed PORTO FELIZ handstamp in brown (Ayres 1415). Rare and most
attractive.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4505. 3b 500 (€ 415)
4157 90 reis black, late Early Impression, a superb used corner pane example in a greyish shade,
position 18, with horizontal and vertical marginal lines, 8 mm margin at base, cancelled by
large part I.C.DO OURO PRETO / CORREIO GERAL DE MINAS datestamp in black (Ayres
1617). A superb and scarce stamp. 3 500 (€ 415)
4158 4159 4160

in CHF approx. €
4158 90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a superb used example with excellent
large margins all round, cancelled by large part framed SUMIDOURO handstamp in brown
(Ayres unlisted). A rare stamp. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998).
4159 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a fine used four margin example cancelled by rimless
CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp struck in red. A fine and extremely rare usage. 3a 500 (€ 415)
4160 90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb used example with large even margins all round,
cancelled by large part straight line BAHIA. handstamp in black (Ayres 1129). A fine and scarce
stamp. Signed Calves; cert. Philatelic Foundation (1998).
Provenance: Collection Koester (March 1984), lot 4339; Corinphila sale 133 (June 2002),
lot 2693. 3 500 (€ 415)
4161 4162 4163

4161 90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a magnificent used example with horizontal marginal line
and vertical marginal line at left, position 1, showing large margins on the other sides;
cancelled by large part GRANJA handstamp (Ayres unlisted). Negligible thin but a splendid
stamp. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4409, formerly a pair. 3b 500 (€ 415)
4162 90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from First Composite plate, State A,
position 14; a fine used example with large margins all round, cancelled by fine circular
PARAHIBA DO SUL in brown (Ayres 1583). Illustrated in Napier. Signed Leitao. 3 500 (€ 415)
4163 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a delightful used example with horizontal
marginal line at top, of vibrant colour cancelled by large part framed GRAMPARÁ
handstamp in red (Ayres 1311). Signed Bühler. 3a 500 (€ 415)
4164 4165 4166

4164 90 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with very large margins all round
and vertical marginal line at right, minor bend of no significance, cancelled by un-identified
framed cancel "....TAS" in red-brown. 3a 450 (€ 375)
4165 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish thin paper, a corner marginal used example,
position 13, showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines, lightly cancelled by
unidentified handstamp in red. Signed Ferchenbauer. 3b 400 (€ 330)
4166 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine used example from the Second
Composite plate, State A, position 18, showing the vertical and horizontal marginal lines,
cancelled by circular PORTO ALEGRE SUL handstamp in black (Ayres 1586). 3b 400 (€ 330)
4167 4168 4169

in CHF approx. €
4167 90 reis black, late Early Impression, a fine used example with ample to large margins all
round, cancelled by large part framed MACEIO handstamp in black (Ayres 1344). Rare. 3 400 (€ 330)
4168 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, good used example with ample margins all
round, cancelled by fine large part PARANAGUÁ handstamp in black (Ayres 1384). A rare
cancellation. 3a 360 (€ 300)
4169 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on greyish paper, a fine lightly used example showing the
retouching to the ornaments on the '9' especially, described as ribbed paper in Hubbard sale
(with which we disagree), minor corner bend of no importance, an unusual stamp.
Provenance: Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2101. 3b 320 (€ 265)
4170 4171 4172
4170 90 reis black, Early Impression, a superb corner pane example from position 18, with
horizontal and vertical marginal lines, large margins all round, cancelled by central
CORREOS DE BAHIA datestamp in black (Ayres 1605). A fine stamp.
Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2094. 3 320 (€ 265)
4171 90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression, a fine used example showing the vertical
marginal line at left, large margins on all sides, neatly cancelled by unidentified handstamp
in red-brown. Signed Holcombe. 3a 320 (€ 265)
4172 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, showing the horizontal
marginal line at top, large margins on all sides, cancelled by "Correio Geral Da Corte"
datestamp in black; with major retouching to the vertical frameline at right and in the '9' at
left. An unusual and attractive stamp. 3a 300 (€ 250)
4173 4174 4175 4176

4173 90 reis grey, Worn Impression, a fine used example with narrow but clear margins all round,
showing "stitch / "suture"" watermark at top of stamp; cancelled in manuscript with "de
Ottobr.." and large part SERGIPE framed handstamp in black (Ayres 1498). Very scarce. Cert.
Rendon (1989). 3b var 300 (€ 250)
4174 90 reis black, Early Impression, used example with ample margins all round, some ageing
but cancelled by scarce straight line ITAPEMERIM in black (Ayres unlisted). 3 300 (€ 250)
4175 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, somewhat aged but with four large
margins all round, cancelled by bold IGUAPE framed handstamp in brown (Ayres 1315). Rare. 3b 300 (€ 250)
4176 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, three large margins, close but clear at top,
cancelled by large part PERNAMBUCO SHIELD datestamp (1843) in black (Ayres 1548). An
unusual stamp showing off-set on reverse from sheet below. Signed Rendon. 3a var 240 (€ 200)
4177
in CHF approx. €
4177 90 reis deep black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, a marvellous used horizontal
pair from the First Composite plate, State A, positions 7-8, with vertical frame line at left,
cancelled by oval framed OLINDA handstamp in black (Ayres unlisted). Barely perceptible
crease on right hand stamp, a delightful multiple. Signed Calves.
Provenance: Collection Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4471. 3 1'200 (€ 995)
4178 90 reis black, Early Impression, a fine used horizontal pair from the Second Composite
plate, State C, positions 14-15, showing the marginal line at base, cancelled by framed
CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamps in black (Ayres 1371). Trace of thin in paper on one
mentioned for absolute accuracy but a rare and appealing multiple.
Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2100. 3 800 (€ 665)
4179
4180
4179 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, a fine used horizontal
corner pane pair from the Second Composite plate, State B, positions 5-6, showing the
horizontal and vertical lines at top and at right; neatly cancelled by very fine CORREOS DE
BAHIA datestamp (December 13, 1843) in black (Ayres 1605). Scarce and appealing multiple.
Signed Calves and Holcombe. 3a 600 (€ 500)
4180 90 reis milky grey, Worn Impression on thin greyish paper, a used lower marginal horizontal
pair with 10 mm margin below the outer horizontal frame line, in an extraordinary watery
shade, cancelled by framed CIDADE DE NICTHEROY handstamp in black (Ayres 1371). The
pair does not 'plate' by Napier. A most interesting and unusual multiple. Cert. Juchert (2001). 3b 500 (€ 415)
4181
4182
4181 90 reis grey-black, Intermediate Impression, a used horizontal pair with good to large
margins all round, cancelled by rimless "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamp (March 11,
1844) in black. A fine and scarce multiple. Signed A. Diena. 3a 500 (€ 415)
4182 90 reis black, Early Impression, used vertical pair from the Second Composite plate,State D,
positions 4/10, in a wonderful deep shade, boldly cancelled by rimless "Correio Geral Da Corte"
datestamp (April 22, 1844) in black. A scarce and most attractive multiple. Signed Ferchenbauer. 3 500 (€ 415)
Plantation near Marica
4183

in CHF approx. €
4183 90 reis grey, Worn Impression on yellowish paper, the famous used block of four from
the Second Composite plate, State B, the upper left corner of the pane, positions 1-2/7-8;
showing the horizontal and vertical frame lines and the horizontal dividing line 4.5 mm
above the margin at top to join the 60 reis pane. Just touched at lower right corner and
slightest of thins in margin at left but boldly cancelled by extremely rare framed MARICA.
handstamps (Ayres 1356) in bright green. A marvellous Exhibition piece of great visual appeal.
Provenance: Collection Ferreira;
Santos (March 2001), lot 78. 3b 4 15'000 (€ 12'450)
Bay of Cabo Frio
4184

in CHF approx. €
4184 90 reis grey-black, Early Intermediate Impression, the outstanding and famous used block
of six from the upper right of the First Composite plate, State B, positions 4-6/10-12/16-18,
showing traces of the interpane dividing line horizontally at top, with large margins on the
further three sides (9 mm. sheet margin at right); all stamps cancelled by five strikes (three
complete) of the rare framed CABO FRIO handstamps (Ayres 1248) in red-brown. Faultless and
a sublime multiple for the connoisseur. Signed A. Diena.
Provenance: Collection Saul Newbury, Basel sale (March 1975), lot 1580;
Koester, Corinphila sale 70 (March 1984), lot 4362;
Lima (Nov 1993), lot 30080;
Santos (March 2001), lot 79. 3 4 12'000 (€ 9'960)
View of Iguassu Falls
4185

in CHF approx. €
4185 90 reis grey-black, late Intermediate Impression on yellowish paper, used block of six from
the First Composite plate, State B, positions 1-2/7-8/13-14, horizontal marginal line at top
and trace of the interpane line above and the vertical marginal line at left and horizontal
frame line at base. The block somewhat stained and with minor imperfections including
pinhole in margin only, but cancelled four times by the rare framed IGUASSU handstamp
in black (Ayres 1316). Illustrated in the German edition of José Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen"
published by Wolfgang Maassen on page 44. A very rare multiple. 3a 4 5'000 (€ 4'150)
Bay of Marica
4186

in CHF approx. €
4186 90 reis grey-black, Early Impression, the famous block of nine and a single example from
Second Composite plate, State B, positions 9-12/14-18, all used on piece and showing the
vertical and horizontal marginal lines at right and at base, the lower left stamp with the
vertical marginal line continuing 6 mm downwards. Overall toning and two positions with
creasing and fault on position 16 of no importance; cancelled with six strikes of the framed
MARICA handstamps (Ayres 1356) in brown. A fantastic rarity and Exhibition piece. Cert.
Philatelic Foundation (1995).
Provenance: Collection Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2072. 3 5 10'000 (€ 8'300)
Brazilian basket weavers
4187

in CHF approx. €
4187 90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper from the First Composite plate, State
C after retouching, the astonishing used block of 17, the complete pane less the lower
right stamp (position 18), all cancelled by manuscript ink in red-brown, defective at left
and sympathetically restored, the faults being of negligible importance as this multiple
represents the largest known unit of the first plate. Visually stunning, a superb and important
Exhibition piece. 3 4 15'000 (€ 12'450)
First Avenue, Rio de Janeiro
4188

in CHF approx. €
4188 90 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, the wonderful and only known used
Complete Pane, from Second Composite plate, State C, in a deep shade, position 18 with
minor tear and one or two creases noted in the multiple of no significance, position 6
showing a pre-printing paper fold horizontally across the stamp, positions 1 and 2 being just
touched at top. The block with marginal lines at left and at base and well cancelled by bold
rimless CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamps (November 16, 1843) in black. This is
the sole complete pane known, the Alemany pane being a rejoined strip of three and a block
of fifteen. Illustrated in Kloke "Die Ochsenaugen" on page 52. Unique and magnificent
Exhibition piece-one of the great highlights of Classic Philately.
Provenance: Collection Schill (1918c.);
Moraes (1927);
Hermes (1949);
Drexler;
Sanchez (1973);
Reynaldo Bruno Pracchia (Nov 1987), lot 60166;
Angelo Lima (1993). 3 4 50'000 (€ 41'500)
Southern view
of Porto Alegre
4189
in CHF approx. €
4189 90 reis grey, Worn Impression, the superb horizontal used pair from the upper left corner
of the pane, Second Composoite plate, State D, positions 1-2, showing the full marginal
lines vertically and horizontally, with "Semi-Xifopagus" dividing line to the 60 reis
pane 4.5 mm. above and part of adjoining stamp below position 2; applied to reverse of
cleaned July 1844 entire letter at triple rate from Rio de Janeiro to Porto Alegre tied by
bold CORREIO GERAL DA CORTE datestamp (July 3) in black. The stamps have been
lifted for checking, cleaned and replaced (which has to be deemed normal for Brazilian
classic covers) and opens for display well. An extremely rare entire. Signed Calves. Cert.
Holcombe (1994).
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2109. 3b 6 7'500 (€ 6'225)
View of Bahia
4190

in CHF approx. €
4190 90 reis black, late Early Impression from Second Composite plate, State B, position 13
with 30 reis black Early Impression from Second Composite plate, State B, position 7;
applied to reverse of 1844 ship rate cover from Bahia to a Mr. Vollenweider in Rio de
Janeiro tied by CORREIO DE BAHIA datestamp (February 3) in black (Ayres 1605), with
repeated strike of datestamp on the obverse. The 30 reis and 90 reis adhesives with vertical
marginal lines, the 90 reis showing retouching to frame and vignette. Just three recorded
Bulls Eyes covers are known from Bahia, this being the finest. Rare. Signed Bühler; cert.
RPS (1995).
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (May 1986), lot 2107. 1+ 3 6 7'500 (€ 6'225)
4191
in CHF approx. €
4191 90 reis grey-black on greyish paper, vertical pair from Second Composite plate, positions
8/14, used in combination with 60 reis black, Early Impression on yellowish paper, Second
Composite plate, position 3 on 1845 entire letter from the Pedrick correspondence from Rio
de Janiero to Rio Grande. The entire endorsed "per Vapor" at lower left and stamps pre-
paying the double ship rate of 240 reis, tied by blurred "Correio Geral Da Corte" datestamps
in black (April 3). The 90 reis has an internal repair where damaged on opening and some
overall soiling to the entire but a significant and extremely rare letter. Signed Calves and
Goebel; cert. Calves (1994) and RPS (1995).
Provenance: Collection Ferreira (Nov 1994), lot 2128. 2+ 3a 6 15'000 (€ 12'450)

Ecuador - The First Issue 1865-72
4192
1865-72
1/2 real blue on wove paper Scott 2012 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
4192 Plate Proof ½ real black on thin grey wove paper, a fine large margined horizontal pair,
positions 26-27 on the sheet of 84 subjects, fine and scarce with large part original gum. 1 Proof * 250 (€ 210)
4193

in CHF approx. €
4193 1865 (Jan 1): First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with
slight surface blueing, fine impression, the superb mint block of 42 being the right hand half
of the sheet of 84 subjects, positions 7-12, 19-24, 31-36, 43-48, 55-60, 67-72 79-84, with
the sixth stamp showing a small tear, full marginal rule vertically at right and horizontally
at both top and at base, minor bends between rows and some colour loss in small patches
but this is of no real significance as this multiple represents the largest recorded of the First
Printing where only two other blocks (of 12 and 18) exist. Despite the minor imperfections,
a stunning multiple of great freshness with large part or unmounted original gum. One of the
gems of all South American Philately. Unique.
Provenance: Collection B. H. Homan Jr. 2 4*/** 25'000 (€ 20'750)
4194
in CHF approx. €
4194 First Printing Group ½ real bright ultramarine on greyish wove paper with slight surface
blueing, fine impression, position 22 with gash just below NW corner square, used on 1865
cover to Quito, tied by GUAYAQUIL / 18 ENE 65 datestamp in black with repeated strike
alongside (both datestamps show the month inverted). A superb and rare cover used in
the third week of issue, the earliest recorded usage of the Medio Real with the adhesive
cancelled by a circular datestamp. 2 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4195
blueing, fine impression, a fine used single example (position 19 with break in frame below
"M" of "Medio") tied to cover to Alausi by pre-philatelic BOLIVAR / FRANCA handstamp
in red. Docketing on reverse "Riobamba 10 de Marzo de 1865". A fine and very rare
usage. 2 6 1'000 (€ 830)
4196
blueing, fine impression, two large margined single examples used on cover to Alausi
cancelled by pre-philatelic CUENCA / FRANCA oval handstamps struck in red. Reverse
with docketing "Cuenca Julio 12 de 1865". Extremely rare and most appealing cover. 2 6 800 (€ 665)
The Chimborazo Volcano,

Riobamba
4197

in CHF approx. €
blueing, fine impression, the extraordinary cover showing the largest known franking of the
Medio Real with 35 stamps prepaying the parcel rate for 35 ounces at 17½ reales: a marginal
single from left of sheet, a corner marginal pair (positions 83-84) from lower right of sheet,
a horizontal strip of ten (positions 39-48) and showing sheet marginal line at right, a further
horizontal strip of ten (positions 51-60) and showing sheet marginal line at right and a
magnificent full horizontal strip of twelve showing the marginal rule vertically at both sides
(positions 61-72). All stamps with large margins all round and cancelled in manuscript at
Alausi and used to Riobamba on February 2, 1865. A wonderful and extremely rare franking
in the second month of use and without doubt the most important franking of the Medio
Real. Unique.
Provenance: Collection M. de Bustamante (May 1996), lot 18. 2 6 15'000 (€ 12'450)
4198

in CHF approx. €
blueing, fine impression, used single example (position 56 with broken outer frame line at
right) on February 1, 1865 cover together with 1 r. orange buff early impression, tied by
"Riobamba" manuscript cancellation and mailed, with the original document, to Latacunga.
Superb and fine, an extremely rare entire. 2+ 3 6 750 (€ 625)
ex 4199
4199 Second Printing Group 1867: ½ real dull blue to bright blue, the range of used examples
(7, including a cover), with five being dated between February 1867 and July 1867 with
one stamp cancelled in manuscript. Exceptional examples included from position 2 on the
sheet showing the impressed Ecuadorean Coat of Arms and also a fine used example from
Position 1 showing the marginal lines, further single marginal example used on October
1867 entire from Guaranda to Quito. A very fine and scarce page, see Edition d'Or vol.
XXXIII, page 26.
Note: On the Second Printing Group the impression is not as clear, the ink is coarse and
frequently unevenly applied, the plates had apparently not been cleaned since the late 1864
and early 1865 printings. 2a 6 500 (€ 415)
4200

in CHF approx. €
4200 Third Printing Group 1868: ½ real very deep blue, a single and a vertical strip of three all
used on 1868 entire letter from the Bank of Ecuador to Lima, Peru, Chavez correspondence,
prepaying the rate to neighbouring countries for a letter under 1 ounce, margins somewhat
clipped but all cancelled by the Guayaquil "Franca" lozenge of dots with "Guayaquil"
datestamp at left (Aug 12) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival (Aug 17) datestamp. Rare
and most attractive entire. 2a 6 750 (€ 625)
4201
4201 Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: ½ real dull grey-blue, a fine four margined example
in a very dry pale shade, used on underpaid 1872 entire letter to Lima, Peru, Chavez
correspondence, tied by bold strike of scarce LOJA datestamp (July 19) in black. Reverse
with oval framed "Piura" handstamp in black and Lima (Aug 1) arrival datestamp; front
with manuscript "10 c." due as underpaid 1½ reales. Rare and extremely fine entire. 7 6 750 (€ 625)
4202

in CHF approx. €
4202 Fifth Printing Group 1872: ½ real deep dull ultramarine, the half sheet of 42 subjects
in a clear shade (without the usual surface blueing of the wove paper), with marginal rule
all round and, at base, a thin inner marginal line, some edge wear to sheet at upper right
but otherwise fresh and fine with ROLLAND watermark covering marginal positions
24/36/48/60 and 72 at right. Some minor horizontal creasing but with large part to full
original gum. Unique. 7 4*/** 5'000 (€ 4'150)
1865-72 1 real yellow on wove paper
4203

in CHF approx. €
4203 1 real bright ochre-buff, the magnificent mint block of nine, on white wove paper, positions
67-69/76-78/85-87 on the sheet of 90 subjects, with strong rich colour and large margins all
round, fine unused. A scarce and appealing multiple.
Provenance: Collection M. de Bustamante (May 1996), lot 71. 3 4(*) 300 (€ 250)
Natural bridge in Guaranda
4204

in CHF approx. €
4204 First Printing Group 1 real pale bistre, the famous block of 28 used on 1865 large part
cloth cover to Riobamba, positions 19-25/28-34/37-43/46-52; with faults on three or four
adhesives of no great significance, all cancelled by ten strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and eight
strikes of the "Guaranda" circular datestamp (Oct 29) on despatch. Position 43 showing
additional vertical line at SE corner and doubling of top outer frame line and position 50
showing the extended "R" in "Correos" flaw. A magnificent Exhibition piece, the largest
and finest of the two known large blocks on cover, almost certainly the largest multiple
of the fine early impression on or off cover, a famous and undeniably important item of
Ecuadorean and South American philately.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6729. 3 (6)4 15'000 (€ 12'450)
View of Riobamba ca. 1865
4205

in CHF approx. €
4205 First Printing Group 1 real deep bistre (khaki) shade, a block of eight (positions 38-41/47-
50) with position 50 showing plate variety "extended "R" in "Correos"; the block with
ample to large margins all round, used on large part of 1865 legal wrapper to Riobamba in
combination with four margined single and horizontal pair of ½ real bright blue (positions
45, 32-33) all tied by four strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and four strikes of the "Guaranda"
circular datestamp (Dec 17) in black. Minor creasing of no real significance, the largest
recorded multiple in this rare khaki shade.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6735. 3 var + 2 (6)4 8'500 (€ 7'055)
4206

in CHF approx. €
4206 Second Printing Group 1866/68: 1 real orange-yellow, a fine single and horizontal pair,
the latter just touched at lower left and minor corner bend, used on 1866 cover to Latacunga
endorsed "6 oz.", and cancelled by neat strikes of "Quito / Franca" datestamps (June 6) in
black. 3a 6 300 (€ 250)
4207
4207 Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow, horizontal strip of seven, positions 57-63,
used on 1867 cover front and part back to Guaranda, cancelled by three strikes of the 64
dot lozenge and by "Latacunga" circular datestamp (July 18) at left. The strip with four
contemporary scissor cuts between stamps at top with close to large margins all round and
with part of adjoining stamps at top. Manuscript "14 oz." rate in blue crayon on front panel.
An exceptional and most attractive franking. 3a 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
Downtown view of Latacunga
4208
in CHF approx. €
4208 Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow, a superb block of ten in a vivid shade, positions
59-63/68-72 with position 71 showing the "Line through Real" plate flaw clearly, the block
with minor scissor cut between second and third stamps of no significance, used with ½ r.
blue (position 59) on large part 1866 cover tied by five strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and by
two strikes of the "Latacunga" datestamp (Nov 15) in black. The largest recorded multiple
on cover in this shade. A rarity.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6748. 3a+ 2a 5 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4209
4209 Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on undated
front of cover to Riobamba tied by bold strike of extremely rare doubel ring CHIMBO fancy
handstamp in black. An exceptional usage and strike of this rare cancellation. 3c (6) 500 (€ 415)
4210

in CHF approx. €
4210 Second Printing Group 1 real olive-yellow, a superb mint block of 18 from the upper left
corner of the sheet, positions 1-4/10-13/19-22/28-31/37/40 on the sheet of 90 subjects, large
margins all round and of fresh deep colour. Position 4 showing the double frame lines at
base. One or two minor bends but fresh and fine unused. 4a 4(*) 200 (€ 165)
4211 4212
4211 Second Printing Group 1 real yellow, a diagonally bisected example used on 1867 entire
letter to Guayaquil, tied by extremely scarce "Monetecristi" circular datestamp in black
(Sept 22). A few minor imperfections to the cover but an extremely rare usage of the bisect
and cancellation.
Provenance: Collection B.H. Homan Jr. 4c 6 500 (€ 415)
4212 Second Printing Group 1 real yellow, an attractive horizontal pair in a fine impression used
on 1869 entire letter to Arequipa, Peru; margins close to large all round, tied by manuscript
"1 real" due marking (for local delivery) in pencil and by bold "Guayaquil / Franca"
datestamp in blue (Oct 26). Reverse with Callao transit cds (Nov 2) and inside with
docketing of receipt (Nov 8). 4 6 260 (€ 215)
4213
in CHF approx. €
4213 Second Printing Group 1 real orange-yellow in a horizontal strip of three with third stamp
diagonally bisected, positions 41-43 used on 1869 cover to Chimbo endorsed "5 oz." in
manuscript, the strip with slight scuffing and the cover restored for display, tied by two
strikes of the 64 dot lozenge and scarce PELILIEO datestamp (Sept 14) in black. Rare. 4+ 4c 6 500 (€ 415)
4214
4214 Third Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real deep bistre brown, used example cut close all round
and with minor thin but cancelled with extremely rare circular MACHALA handstamp with
six-pointed star, well struck in black. 4 var 150 (€ 125)
4215
4215 Third Printing Group 1 real deep bistre brown, a superb large margined example on 1872
cover to Latacunga showing some deterioration of the plate, boldly cancelled by the newly
introduced gros chiffres "3154" (formerly of Rixheim) with "Quito / Franca" datestamp
alongside (Nov 3) in black. A rare and charming cover. 4 var 6 500 (€ 415)
View along the Siene, Paris

in CHF approx. €
4216 Third Printing Group 1 real yellow on white wove paper, a fine example in a deep shade
paying the internal postage, used on 1868 cover to France tied by "Quito / Franca" datestamp
(Dec 30) in black. Reverse with British Post Office GUAYAQUIL datestamp (Jan 12, 1869)
in black alongside red London transit (Feb 12). Framed "GB / 1F 90c." Anglo-French
Accountancy marking applied in London on front in black and Calais entry marking (Feb
12). Charged with handstruck '12' decimes due marking on receipt. An exceptional and rare
transatlantic usage of the first issue. Signed Holcombe. 4 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4217
4217 Third Printing Group 1 real yellow on white wove paper used in conjunction with
exceedingly rare 1 r. yellow on thin greenish blue paper, the former just touched by file fold
at left, the rare green paper variety with four large margins, both stamps used on 1869 entire
letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru and tied by bold strike of "Guayaquil / Franca" datestamp
(Dec 26) in blue. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Dec 31) in black. A most unusual entire-the
earliest recorded example on greenish blue paper and of great scarcity. 4+ 8 6 2'000 (€ 1'660)
4218
4218 Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real yellow on white wove paper, a fine horizontal strip
of four showing part of adjoining stamps at top but with small fault at upper right of last
stamp in the strip, used on 1873 entire letter from Guayaquil to Chavez in Lima, Peru at
double rate and tied by bold strikes of "Guayaquil / Franca" circular datestamp in red (Jan
4). Scarce and attractive entire. 4 6 260 (€ 215)
1865-72 1 real green on wove paper
4219
in CHF approx. €
4219 1 r. green, fine impression on thin wove paper, the magnificent mint block of four, positions
4-5/13-14 on the sheet of 90 subjects, position 4 showing the variety "Double frame lines
at base", one or two minor gum bends and trivial ageing, fresh and of great rarity, large part
original gum. Without doubt the finest mint block of four of this stamp in existence.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6708. 5 4* 3'000 (€ 2'490)
ex 4220
4221 4222
4220 1 real green, two fine mint examples from the upper right hand corner of the sheet, position
9, showing the marginal rule at top and at right. One stamp just touched at left side but both
of excellent appearance and very scarce positional pieces, large part og. Gi 3 = £ 525/Mi 2x = € 520/
Scott = $ 600. 300 (€ 250)
4221 1 real green, a diagonally bisected example on small piece cancelled by the 64 dot lozenge
and by "Cuenca" datestamp (June 13) in black. Minor ageing at base but scarce.
5a 5 200 (€ 165)
4222 1 real grass green, the famous used example, position 50, with margins all round, cancelled
by GUAYAQUIL / 13 ENE 65 datestamp, the earliest recorded date of use. 5 200 (€ 165)

in CHF approx. €
4223 1 real green and 1 real yellow: the page with plated matched pairs of each stamp (see Edition d'Or,
vol. XXXIII page 43), showing position 4 with frame line doubled at base (1 r. yellow single and
1 r. green in a used strip of three), position 35 with 1 r. single cancelled by "3154" dotted lozenge
in red (formerly Rixheim) and 1 r. green pair used in Quito showing open NE corner square,
position 50 with 1 r. green and strip of three 1 r. yellow showing second "R" in "Correos" flaw;
position 66 both 1 r. values showing diagonal scratch flaw and position 71 with 1 r. yellow on
blued pair and 1 r. green showing 'line through Real' flaw. A delightful page. (Photo = 1 www) 5+ 4 400 (€ 330)
4224
4224 1 real in an unusual yellow green shade, used on 1865 turned cover (originally used
with early impression ½ real from Chimbo to Ambato), cancelled by hexagonal framed
AMBATO handstamp struck in red and mailed to Chimbo paying the rate for 1¼ ounces.
Small pinpricks in the adhesive but an exceedingly rare usage of this cancellation in this
colour.
Note: The framed "Ambato" handstamp is only recorded in use for the first eight months of
1865. 5+ 2 6 750 (€ 625)
4225
4225 1 real bright green, a superb example from right of sheet with marginal line, used on 1865
cover front to Guaranda with diagonally bisected example to pay the annotated 2¾ ounce
rate, both stamps neatly tied by 64 dot lozenge in black with "Ambato" datestamp below
(Sept 8). Fresh and very fine, a scarce and most attractive usage.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6719. 5+ 5a (6) 750 (€ 625)
Suburbs of Quito ca. 1865
4226

in CHF approx. €
4226 1 real green, the vertical pair, positions 5/14 with the lower stamp showing "Beal for
Real" plate variety, used on the famous 1866 registered cover to Quito, the stamps tied
by bold BABAHOYO datestamp in black (Aug 23) and the cover with the 64 dot lozenge
surrounding the address to denote registration, two strikes of italic "Certificacion" in black
centrally struck and further Babahoyo cds at upper right. Illustrated and recorded in H.L.
Lindquist article in the Collector's Club Philatelist pages 89-94. Minor cover tear at left
skilfully restored and cleaned at right well away from the adhesives, but of immense rarity
for the Postal Historian - the sole recorded registered cover of the Ecuador First Issue.
Provenance: Collection Ackerman (1937);
B.H. Homan Jr.;
M. de Bustamante (May 1996), lot 39. 5 6 25'000 (€ 20'750)
4227
in CHF approx. €
4227 1 real green, a vertical pair in a vibrant deep shade, positions 62/71, with position 71
showing a major plate flaw with "Line through Real" at base, large margins all round, used
on judicial April 1868 cover to Ambato and cancelled by "Pillaro" in manuscript. Noted at
top "3¼ oz" and thus correctly franked at 2 reales. A fine and rare cover.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6713. 5 6 400 (€ 330)
4228
4228 1 real deep green, a vertical pair used on 1866 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru, clear to
large margins all round, positions 57/66 with lower stamp showing the major plate variety
with slash running from circle to base of stamp; neatly tied by 64 dot lozenge in black and
by "Cuenca" datestamp (Nov 3) in black. Reverse with Lima arrival cds (Nov 17) in black.
A scarce and attractive cover. Signed Holcombe. 5 6 220 (€ 185)
4229
4229 1 real green, a corner marginal horizontal strip of four from the upper right corner of the
sheet, positions 6-9, showing the marginal frame line at top and at right, in a dry pale shade
with margins shaved at base, used on (1867) cover endorsed "Civiles" at top, mailed to
Guaranda and neatly tied by "Riobamba" datestamps (Oct 5) and the 64 dot lozenge in
black. Despite the minor imperfection a rare and charming usage.
Provenance: Collection M. de Bustamante (May 1996), lot 45. 5 6 600 (€ 500)
4230
in CHF approx. €
4230 1 real green, a block of four in a dull matt shade, positions 76-77/85-86, used on large
part of 1871 legal wrapper, somewhat restored at base for display, neatly cancelled by the
extremely rare circular PELILEO / M.C. handstamp in black, with alongside, the equally
elusive PELILEO / FRANCA circular datestamp (Oct 13) struck in red. The block with
minor imperfections but a rare and appealing cover.
Provenance: Collection 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131 (Oct 2001), lot 6700. 5 64 1'200 (€ 995)
4231
4231 1 real green, a block of six in a very deep shade, used on 1867 legal cover to Latacunga, the
block with margins all round and imperceptibly touched on one stamp, positions 64-65/73-
74/82-83, all tied by 64 dot lozenge and by two strikes of the "Guaranda" datestamp (Jan
30). Manuscript notation "12 oz." at left and thus correctly rated. Of excellent appearance
and a very rare multiple on letter. 5 64 750 (€ 625)
Street scene in Quito
position 50's "clubfoot"
4232
in CHF approx. €
4232 1 real green, a complete horizontal strip of nine stamps, positions 46-54, and a single
example alongside a complete horizontal strip of eight with the first stamp only half
preserved (positions 28-36) used on 1868 cloth cover from Riobamba to the High Court in
Quito, all cancelled by circular "Riobamba" datestamps (Feb 8) in black. All stamps with
large margins all round, position 50 showing "clubfoot" to second "R" in "Correos" flaw. An
exceptional cover and an extraordinary multiple franking. 5+ 5a (6) 3'500 (€ 2'905)
4233

in CHF approx. €
4233 1 r. green and ½ r. bright blue, four margined examples used on 1866 cover endorsed "2½
oz." from Ambato to Riobamba, neatly cancelled by "Ambato" circular datestamp (March
30) in black. Reverse with dated docketing of receipt, a fresh and fine cover. 2+ 5 6 300 (€ 250)
4234
4234 1 real green, a horizontal strip of six (positions 20-25), used on large part 1866 cover to
Riobamba in combination with two further single 1 r. green and single ½ r. ultramarine all
tied by "Ambato" datestamps (Jan 19) in black. Manuscript rated "18¼ oz." and therefore
with a single 1 real stamp missing but a splendid and attractive franking. 5+ 2 6 300 (€ 250)
1865-72 4 reales red on wove paper
4235 4236
in CHF approx. €
4235 4 reales brown-red, a fine mint example in a 'matt' shade with variety printed on both sides,
position 11 on the sheet of 104 subjects, hinged on both sides but nevertheless a fine example
of a rare stamp with large part original gum Gi 4c = £ 375/Mi 4DG = € 750/Scott = $ 550. 6c * 150 (€ 125)
4236 4 reales brown-red, a fine mint horizontal pair with variety printed on both sides, positions
89-90 on the sheet of 104 subjects, slight scuff mark at top but of good rich colour, a scarce
multiple with large part original gum Gi 4c = £ 750/Mi 4DG = € 1'500/Scott = $ 1'100. 6c * 350 (€ 290)
4237
4237 4 reales brown-red, mint block of four of rich deep colour with excellent margins all round,
positions 79-80/92-93 on the sheet of 104 subjects, tiny closed tear at left just touches pos.
79, otherwise fresh and extremely fine with trace of the marginal frameline at base, large
part original gum. A rare multiple of this elusive stamp Gi 4a = £ 1'500+/Mi 4 = € 1'600+/Scott = $ 2'000+. 6a 4* 650 (€ 540)
4238 4239 4240

4238 4 reales red, unused examples (2), both from the base of the sheet, position 97 with part of
marginal rule at base and position 100, slight wrinkle, otherwise fine. Scarce and of fine
appearance Gi 4a = £ 750/Mi 4/I = € 800/Scott = $1'000.
Note: The 4 reales was printed in sheets of 104 stamps - 8 horizontal rows of 13 subjects.
The design, with the exception of the vignette appears to have been copied from the Mexico
Hidalgo issue. 6 (*) 300 (€ 250)
4239 4 reales brown-red, a deep shade, used example from left of sheet with marginal frameline,
position 53, cancelled by central "Ambato" datestamp (Feb 2). Rare so fine. 6a 200 (€ 165)
4240 4 reales red, in a soft pale salmon shade, used example with some over-inking, cancelled by
rare usage of the pre-philatelic "Bolivar / Franca" handstamp in black. Rare thus. 6 150 (€ 125)
4241

in CHF approx. €
4241 4 reales brown-red, a strip of three from the base of sheet in a rich 'venetian' red shade, all
cancelled by both pen crosses in manuscript and by 64 dot lozenge in black. Small tear in
second stamp but a rare multiple shoing the frameline at base. 6a 200 (€ 165)
4242
4243
4242 4 reales brown-red, the used irregular block of five from base of sheet, positions 68/81-
82/94-95, showing the frameline at base and sheet margin, all cancelled by pen crosses
in manuscript and by "Riobamba" circular datestamps (June 4) in black. Tiny scissor cut
between upper two stamps but otherwise exceptional and extremely rare. 6a 4 2'500 (€ 2'075)
4243 4 reales brown-red, two vertical strips of four in a bright shade, both from the left hand side
of the sheet and thus the entire vertical coloumn, positions 1/14/27/40/53/6/79/82; formerly
used together and cancelled by over-inked Latacunga (?) datestamps in black, both strips
extremely fine and without the usual scissor cuts between, traces of bend on one from the
original parcel and cancellation shows through the somewhat thin paper. Exceptional and
very rare, a marvellous pair of multiples.
Provenance: M. de Bustamante (May 1996), lot 93. 6a 2'000 (€ 1'660)
Harbor from Valparaiso ca. 1865

in CHF approx. €
4244 4 reales red, a fine example in a soft pale shade, position 83, used on 1867 entire letter at
double rate from Guayaquil to Valparaiso, Chile tied by "Guayaquil" datestamp (April 3) in
black. Struck on arrival with "25" (centavos) due marking for internal delivery. A fine and
rare entire to a surprisingly scarce destination. 6 6 750 (€ 625)
4245
4245 4 reales brown-red on greenish paper, a deep shade and the paper evidently tinted, an
exceptional marginal pair, positions 38-39 with vertical marginal frameline at right, used on
1868 entire letter to Chavez in Lima, Peru paying the quadruple rate and tied by "Guayaquil"
datestamp (June 10) in black. Manuscript "2" reales to pay on arrival with Lima datestamp
(June 19) on reverse of an exceptional entire. Rare and possibly unique.
Provenance: Collection B.H. Homan Jr.; Isleham. 6 var 6 5'000 (€ 4'150)
Quito with Mount Pichincha
4246
in CHF approx. €
4246 4 reales brown-red, a horizontal strip of four in a vivid bright shade with large margins all
round (positions 62-65), used on large 1868 cover and part back from Riobamba to Quito
endorsed "32 oz." and thus correctly franked at 16 reales, all tied by three strikes of the
64 dot lozenge in black. Exceptional and delightful multiple on attractive cover. Signed
Jakubek. 6a (6) 2'500 (€ 2'075)
4247
4247 4 reales red, a fine example from position 1 on the sheet with marginal frameline at left,
used on refolded cover front to Ambato endorsed "13½ oz." and additionally franked by
1870/72 1 real ochre yellow (3 examples, the first being posititon 4 with doubled frame line
at base), all cancelled by "Guaranda" datestamps (July 9, 1868). Guaranda continued to use
the '68' datestamp for many years and the cover was probably mailed in 1871. A scarce and
interesting item. 6+ 4 (6) 600 (€ 500)
4248

in CHF approx. €
4248 4 reales red, a fine example in a pale soft shade, used on refolded cover front to Guaranda in
combination with1870/72 horizontal strip of three 1 real in a bright yellow shade, positions
66-68, with position 66 showing the major plate flaw "diagonal scratch from central circle to
base" (an unusually fine impression for a late usage), all tied by neat "Ambato" datestamps
(June 30) in black, with manuscript "14 oz." at left. A scarce and appealing piece. 6+ 4 (6) 400 (€ 330)
4249
4249 4 reales brown-red, a superb example in the 'venetian' shade, used on refolded 1869 cover to
Latacunga (weight notation "11 oz." in manuscript), used in combination with fine examples
of ½ real blue (position 53 with break above "C" of "Correos"), and single 1 real yellow
neatly tied by two fine strikes of the "Quito / Franca" datestamp (Aug 18). An attractive and
very rare three colour franking. 6a+ 2a+ 4 6 1'200 (€ 995)
4250

in CHF approx. €
4250 4 reales red, an extraordinary example in a deep shade showing marginal frame line at left,
position 92 from the lower left corner of the sheet-with a major variety "Ornaments at base
partially missing"; used on circa 1871 cover front to Ambato in combination with large
margined ½ real in watery blue and a horizontal pair of 1 r. yellow (positions 66-67) with
left stamp showing plate variety "slash from centre circle to base". All stamps being tied
by "Guaranda" datestamps (June 18) to front endorsed "13 oz.". Extremely unusual and
colourful cover. 6+ 4+ 2a (6) 750 (€ 625)
4251
4251 4 reales red, somewhat detached 1867 piece bearing a horizontal strip of three in a bright
shade, positions 40-42 used with 1865 1 real green in a horizontal pair, positions 89-90 from
the lower right corner of the sheet, all tied by "Quito / Franca" circular datestamps (Jan 23).
Left hand stamp with fault, otherwise a colourful and scarce usage. 6+ 5 5 250 (€ 210)
4252

in CHF approx. €
4252 4 reales red, a fine example in a soft pale shade, used on folded 1873 cover to Latacunga
with 1870/72 ½ real blue, watery impression, overlapping the weight marking "9 oz."; tied
by the "3154" gros chiffres unusually struck in red with "Quito / Franca" datestamp (July
23) below in same ink, crossed by cover tear. Despite faults a scarce cover. 6+ 7 6 300 (€ 250)
1871-72 1 real on blued paper
View of Lima ca. 1870
4253
4253 Fourth Printing Group 1871/72: 1 real yellow on blued paper, a fine vertical pair with
close to large margins all round, used on 1872 cover from Guayaquil to Chavez in Lima,
Peru and tied by bold strike of dotted "Franca" lozenge in black. Reverse with Lima arrival
(Feb 17) in black. Scarce and fine cover. Signed Holcombe. 8 6 400 (€ 330)
Colombia
Colonial Postal History 1514-1810
Colombia 1859-1864
Colombian Airmail 1919-1930
Pedro Messía Corea de la Cerda Mariano Ospina Rodríguez

from 1761 to 1773 Viceroy of New Granada President of Colombia between
1857 and 1861 during the
Granadine Confederation
SCADTA plane ca. 1920

The Dr. HUGO GOEGGEL Collection (part 1)

Colombia -
Colonial Postal History 1514-1810
4254
Correos
Mayores de Indias / Postmasters of the Indies Scott 2012 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
4254 1601 (September 14): Entire letter from Cartagena, clearly dated three times inside,
addressed to the rector of the Inquisition in Lima, Peru. In wonderful fresh condititon for
a letter of this age and having travelled a distance of some 4'800 kms. (866 leagues) from
Cartagena via Quito to Lima in approximately 75 days journey. A rare and extraordinarily
early entire for any Exhibit of early Colonial postal history.
Note: The letter was sent during the term of Office of the fourth Postmaster of the Indies,
Diego de Carvajal Vargas y Ortiz, Postmaster from 1593 until his death in 1631. 6 1'000 (€ 830)
4255
in CHF approx. €
4255 1744 (Dec 19): Entire letter written from "Nuestra Señora de Guadelupe" Church or
Monastery mailed by a priest to a Captain at San Gil, a distance of 13 leagues / 72 km,
concerning an unpaid debt. Fresh and very fine, annotated by a second hand at base of
letter. 6 200 (€ 165)
1770-1810: Royal Mail
4256
4256 Province of Santa Fé & Bogotá. 1795 (April 27): Way Bill for a registered letter, seemingly
sent unpaid and therefore contrary to regulations, headed "Certificado" at upper left and
clearly dated at top alongside fine strike of NUEVA GRANADA (Tizon 7 = EXT) in red. Reverse
with weak strike of DEVE mark again in red. The registration fees for letters of up to one
ounce within the Province were 3 reales, within the Viceroyalty, 5 reales. A rare document
and very probably the item noted by Manuel Tizon for his listing.
Provenance: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1010. 6 500 (€ 415)
Cartageña - Magdalena River - Santa Fé de Bogotá Route
4257

in CHF approx. €
4257 1780 (May 26): Entire letter from Cartagena to Quito via Popayan, distance of 463 leagues,
2,580 km, struck with very fine contracted CARTAGN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) and
straight line FRANCA also in red (Tizon 5 = RR) below. Manuscript rated "6" reales in ink for a
letter weighing up to 1 ounce. Rare and very fine entire. 6 500 (€ 415)
Bay of Cartagena ca. 1780
4258 ex 4259
in CHF approx. €
4258 1784 (June 11): Entire letter from Cartagena to Medellin, distance of 224 leagues, 1,250
km, struck with fine contracted CARTAGN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) and straight
line FRANCA also in red (Tizon 5 = RR) at left. Manuscript rated "4" reales in ink for a letter
weighing up to ¾ ounce. A rare and very fine entire.
Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 34. 6 500 (€ 415)
4259 1795 & 1797: Entire letters (2) from Cartagena to Popayan, distance of 355 leagues, 1,980
km, each struck with contracted CARTAGN handstamps in red, one is superb, (Tizon 2 = RR)
earlier cover with FRANCA in red well struck and rated "4" reales; March 1797 entire from
same correspondence to Josef Maria Mosquera, with DEVE in red (Tizon 3 = RRR) also rated
"4" reales. A fine and rare pair.
4260
4260 1790 (Oct 5): Entire letter from Mompos to Cartagena, distance 43 leagues / 240 km, struck
with fine contracted MOMPOX and DEVE handstamps in black (Tizon 1 & 2 = RRR).
Manuscript rate "1½" reales due for single letter under ½ ounce at right. One or two small
defects and worm holes but rare. 6 350 (€ 290)

in CHF approx. €
4261 1804c.: Cover from San Bartolomé to Antioquia via Nare and Yolombo; distance 78 leagues
/ 435 km, struck with superb "S B" (Tizon 1 = EXT) with contracted FRANCA below (Tizon 2
= RRR), both in red. Rated "5" reales prepaid for a triple rate letter up to 1 ounce. Seemingly
undated but attributed by both Camino and Goeggel to 1804. Interesting contents regarding
Judges and nepotism, a rare cover.
Provenance: Collection F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4505. 6 350 (€ 290)
Road to Honda
4262 4263
4262 1791 (Aug 5): Entire letter from Honda to Popayan, distance 147 leagues / 819 km, with
superb strike of the extremely rare contracted HONDA handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) and, below,
DEVE (Tizon 3 = EXT) both in red. Unusually docketed as received on the 30th of the month (a
journey time of 25 days). Rated "3" reales in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce.
A marvellous and extremely rare entire. Unique.
Provenance: Collection Juan Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 47. 6 750 (€ 625)
4263 1804c.: Cover from Honda to Santa Fé de Bogotá, distance 24 leagues / 134 km, with
good strikes of the scarce ONDA handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, below, FRANCA (Tizon 5 = RR)
both in red. Rate 1½ reales prepaid for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Whilst undated, the
cover is addressed to Camilo Torres whilst a lawyer for the State, as he started to fight for
Independence in 1809 or 1810, the cover must have been mailed prior to this date. Scarce
and appealing cover.
Panama - Portovelo - Cartageña - Santa Marta - Riohacha Route
Camilo Torres
(November 22, 1766 – October 5, 1816)
Colombian politician who is credited as being an
early founder of the nation due to his fight for inde-
pendence from Spain. He was executed for treason
against the Spanish monarchy.
4264

in CHF approx. €
4264 1808 (Dec 2): Entire letter from Panama to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Cartagena, distance 366
leagues / 2,040 km, addressed to Camilo Torres, the entire struck with superb PANAMÁ
handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, above, fine FRANCA handstamp (Tizon 4 = RRR), both in red.
Exceptional and extremely rare entire.
4265
in CHF approx. €
4265 1809 (June 30): Entire letter from Panama to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Cartagena, distance
366 leagues / 2,040 km, addressed to Camilo Torres, the entire struck with fine but oily
PANAMÁ handstamp (Tizon 2 = RR) and, above, patriotic handstamp VYVA FERNANDO 7 in
red (Tizon 3 = EXT). Rated "5" reales in manuscript for a double letter under ¾ ounce in weight.
Exceptional strike of the patriotic handstamp-applied in support of Spain's King then
imprisoned in France. Ironically, the addresse Camilo Torres was to join the Revoloutionary
Forces later in 1809 and was shot in 1816. 6 1'250 (€ 1'040)
4266
4266 1800c.: Cover at single rate from Santa Marta to Santa Fé de Bogotá via Barranca Del Rey,
distance 272 league / 1,516 km, struck with fine framed contracted STA MARTA / YNDIAS
/ FRANCA in red (Tizon 6 = RRR) with manuscript "3" reales prepaid notation alongside.
Undated but very scarce.
Santa Fé de Bogotá - La Plata - Popayan - Quito Route
4267
in CHF approx. €
4267 Santa Fé de Bogotá-La Plata-Popayan-Quito Route 1771 (Jan 16): Entire letter from
Bogotá to Popayan, distance 123 leagues / 685 km, struck with superb impression of
contracted SANTA FE handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = EXT), with manuscript "2" reales alongside
for a single letter under ½ ounce. Exceptional and extremely rare cover - the earliest
Colombian handstamp on a letter and unique.
Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 13. 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
Meat market in Santa Fe ca. 1785
4268 4269
in CHF approx. €
4268 1788 (Oct 8): Prepaid entire letter from Bogotá to the Marquis of Villaorellana in Quito,
Ecuador, distance 231 leagues / 1,287 km, struck with superb SANTA FÈ handstamp in
red (Tizon 2 = RR), with contracted FRANCA below (Tizon 6 = RRR) and manuscript "3" reales
alongside for a single letter under ½ ounce. Rare and most appealing cover. 6 350 (€ 290)
4269 1809 (May 20): Prepaid entire letter from Bogotá to the Mayor of Popayan, distance 123
leagues / 685 km, struck with superb SANTA FÉ / YNDIAS / FRANCA handstamp in red
(Tizon 7 = RR), and manuscript "3" reales alongside for a double letter under ¾ ounce. Superb
and most attractive entire. 6 180 (€ 150)
4271
4270
4270 1794 (April 30): Prepaid entire letter from Plata to Popayan, distance 20 leagaues / 110 km,
struck with the framed contracted PLATA handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR). with heavily
struck FRANCA handstamp above (Tizon 4 = RRR) and manuscript rate "1½" reales for a single
letter under ½ ounce. A fine and scarce entire.
4271 1794 (June 1): Prepaid entire letter from Popayan to Sante Fé de Bogotà, distance 123
leagues / 685 km, struck with fine POPAYAN handstamp (Tizon 2 = R) with FRANCA above
(Tizon 7 = R), both in red. Rated "2" reales in manuscript for a single letter under ½ ounce.
Scarce. 6 160 (€ 135)

in CHF approx. €
4272 1802 (April 12): Entire letter written from Mamascato mailed in Mercaderes to Popayan,
distance 30 leagues / 160 km, struck with superb impression of the MERCADERES
handstamp in black (Tizon 1 = RRR) with small DEBE handstamp below (Tizon 2 = RRR). Rated
"1½" reales for a single letter under ½ ounce to pay on arrival. A fine and very rare entire.
Provenance Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 65. 6 400 (€ 330)
4273
4273 1771 (Dec 10): Entire letter from Pasto to Popayan, distance 50 leagues / 279 km, struck
with brilliant impression of the unique contracted PASTO handstamp in black (Tizon 1
= EXT). Manuscrip rated at left "1½" reales for a single letter up to ½ ounce. A splendid and
exceptional entire for the specialist.
Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 85. 6 1'000 (€ 830)
4274
4275
4274 1786 (Aug 11): Entire letter from Pasto to Quito, distance 58 leagues / 323 km, struck with
superb PASTO handstamp in brown (Tizon 2 = RRR) with manuscript "Deve" (to pay) alongside
and rate "1½" reales also in manuscript, for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Fascinating
contents, a rare and particularly attractive cover. 6 400 (€ 330)
4275 1779 (Jan 7): Cover from Barbacoas to the Postmaster of Pasto, distance 45 leagues / 250
km, carried free of charges as addressed to the Postmaster, struck with the sole recorded
strike of contracted BARCOAS handstamp in red-brown (Tizon 1 = EXT). An outstanding strike
of this marking, the cover dated from the original content retained by the former owner, and
unique.
Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 8. 6 800 (€ 665)
Santa Fé de Bogotá - Tunja - San de Cúcuta - Caracas Route
4276
in CHF approx. €
4276 1810 (March 17): Prepaid entire letter from Pamplona to Ocaña, distance 65 leagues / 360
km, endorsed "f.ca" at lower left, struck with superb framed PAMPLONA / YNDIAS /
FRANCA handstamp in pale red (Tizon 4 = EXT) and wonderful patriotic "Crown / Viva
Fernando VII" handstamp at top (Tizon 2 = EXT). Rated prepaid at "2½" reales for a single letter
up to ½ ounce at right. Exceptionally rare combination of markings on a delightful entire. 6 500 (€ 415)
4277
in CHF approx. €
4277 1801 (Jan 6): Unpaid entire letter from San José de Cúcuta to Cacota de Suratá, distance
20 leagues / 110 km, struck with straight line "DEBE" and oval framed S / JOSE in red-
brown (Tizon = Unlisted). Extremely rare entire, written by Pedro Santander, the father of the
revolutionary hero. Unique. 6 400 (€ 330)
View of Ocaña
4278
4278 1810c.: Cover sent unpaid from Ocaña to Rio Negro, distance 95 leagues / 530 km, struck
with exceptional oval framed OCAÑA / DEBE / V.F.7 patriotic handstamp (Tizon 3 = EXT) in
black. Rated "3" reales to pay for a letter up to ¾ ounce. Rare and famous cover.
Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, June 1992), lot 77. 6 500 (€ 415)
Santa Fé de Bogotá - Velez - Socorro - Pamplona Route
4279
in CHF approx. €
4279 1809 (March 3): Receipt for "Extraordinario" Mailing for a courier taking three letters to
Santa Fé de Bogotá, struck at upper left with superb VELEZ handstamp in black (Tizon 1
= RRR). A fine and very attractive document.
4281
4280

in CHF approx. €
4280 1800 (Oct 22): Prepaid entire letter from San Gil to Zapottoca, distance 11 leagues / 61 km,
struck with outstanding impression of "S. GIL" handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) and, below, equally
fine FRANCA handstamp (Tizon = Unlisted), both in red. No rate notations of pre-payment but
a single letter under ½ ounce would be carried at 1½ reales. Exceptional and fine entire.
Photocopy certificate Santa Maria (2003). 6 350 (€ 290)
4281 1794 (Aug 24): Unpaid entire letter, written from Socorro, mailed in Piedecuesta and sent
on to San Gil, struck with most unusual oval framed P DE-CUESTA / DEBE handstamp in
red (Tizon = Unlisted). Letter states that documents are accompaying the letter and thus no charges
on the cover. Fresh and fine, a rare usage. 6 300 (€ 250)
4282 4283
4282 1805c.: Prepaid second sheet of entire letter from Girón to Santa Fé de Bogotá, addressed
to Camilo Torres, distance 80 leagues / 446 km, struck with GÌRON handstamp (Tizon 2 = RRR)
and FRANCA handstamp in brown (Tizon 4 = RRR). Manuscript notation at "3" reales paid for
a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Scarce and most attractive.
4283 1806: Prepaid cover with contents but would have enclosed six sheets, sent from
Bucaramanga to Girón, distance 2 leagues / 11 km, struck with unusual and unrecorded oval
BUCARAMANGA / FRANCA handstamp in brown. Manuscript at upper right corner may
indicate "2" for reales paid for a letter up to 1 ½ ounces. Scarce and unusual strike, similar
to thos employed later in Colombia's postal history. Photocopy of Cert. RPS (2000).
6 200 (€ 165)
Santa Fé de Bogotá - Nare - Yolombo - Antioquia Route
4284

in CHF approx. €
4284 1784 (July 15): Entire letter sent prepaid from Bogotá to Antioquia, distance 117 leagues /
652 km, struck with fine strike of SANTA FÈ handstamp in red (Tizon 2 = RR) with contracted
FRANCA handstamp in red above (Tizon 6 = RRR). Manuscript "4" reales prepaid for a double
letter up to ¾ ounce. Fresh and fine, a scarce and early entire. 6 260 (€ 215)
4285
4286

in CHF approx. €
4285 1794 (March 7): Prepaid entire letter from Yolombo to Medellin, distance 20 leagues /
111 km, struck with YOLOMBO handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = RRR) and, above, contracted
FRANCA handstamp in same ink (Tizon 3 = RRR). A fine and scarce entire, the earliest known
usage of a handstamped cover from Yolombo.
4286 1795c.: Large part front of cover to a Royal Lawyer, Dr. José Joaquin Gomez, in Medellin
rated 9¾ ounces and with manuscript rate "39" reales alongside (equivalent to 4 reales
per ounce) struck with the sole recorded example of the framed Crowned RIO NEGRO
/ FRANCA handstamp in red (Tizon 4 = EXT).
Provenance: Collection Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 107. (6) 300 (€ 250)
4287
4288
4287 1808: Cover with notations inside regarding a Criminal case regarding Sorcery, mailed
prepaid from Medellin to Antioquia, distance 9 leagues / 50 km, struck with superb
MEDELLIN handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR, late usage) and contracted FRANCA handstamp
below (Tizon 5 = RRR). Rated "2" reales paid in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce.
Superb.
4288 1808c.: Cover from Marinilla to Rio Negro, distance 4 leagues / 50 km, struck with
outstanding impressions of MARINILLA handstamp and FRANCA contracted handstamp,
both very fine in red (Tizon 1 & 4 = EXT). Undated but extremely scarce, Santa Maria believed the
cover to be dated 1800 but Tizon lists the handstamps from 1808.
4289
in CHF approx. €
4289 1808 (Sept 23): Entire letter from Marinilla to Medellin, distance 8 leagues / 100 km, struck
with outstanding impressions of MARINILLA handstamp and DEBE handstamp, both very
fine in red (Tizon 1 & 2 = EXT). Rated "2" reales due to pay for a double rate letter under ¾ ounce.
Exceptional quality and extremely rare.
4290
4290 1809 (Oct 5): Entire letter sent prepaid from Medellin to Cartagena, distance 224 leagues
/ 1,248 km, struck with fine "Medellin / Franca" handstamp in red (Tizon 6 = RRR). Rated "4"
reales paid in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce. Scarce and attractive entire.
4291
4291 1810c.: Large cover mailed unpaid from Medellin to Rio Negro, distance 7 leagues / 40
km, struck with superb strikes of framed contracted MEDELLIN / DEBE handstamp in red
(Tizon 4 = RR). Rated "43" reales to pay in manuscript for a letter up to 11½ ounces. Scarce and
fine cover.
Provenancce: Collection G. Anstee (April 1981), lot 1022. 6 180 (€ 150)
Santa Fé de Bogotá - Cartago - Quibdó Route
4292

in CHF approx. €
4292 1787 (Nov 10): Prepaid entire letter from Novita to Josef. M. Mosquera in Popayan, distance
90 leagues / 500 km, struck with curved framed NOVITA and FRANCA both in red (Tizon 1
and 2 = EXT). Rated "3" reales paid in manuscript for a single letter up to ½ ounce. A rare cover,
believed unique on an entire.
Provenance: Santa Maria (S & L, Oct 1992), lot 74. 6 320 (€ 265)
Cartago - Cali - Popayan Route
4293

in CHF approx. €
4293 1806 (April 12): Prepaid entire letter from Vegadesupía to Buga, distance 45 leagues / 250
km, rated "2" reales in manuscript for a double letter up to ¾ ounce, struck with contracted
VEGADESUPIA handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT) with smaller FRANCA handstamp, both in
black, above (Tizon 3 = RRR). A fresh and fine entire.
4294

in CHF approx. €
4294 1787 (April 17): Judicial packet prepaid from Roldanillo to Cali, distance 27 leagues / 150 km,
struck with the unique example of the framed contracted RLDAL handstamp (Tizon 1 = EXT)
and, at right equally fine FRANCA (Tizon 2 = EXT), both in red. The letter contained 5 sheets of
papel sellado. Rare and splendid piece.
4295 4296
4295 1806 (Nov 1): Entire letter from Tula to Popayan, distance 52 leagues / 290 km, struck with
the unique example of TVLA hamdstamp (Tizon 1 = RRR) and, below, equally fine FRANCA
(Tizon 2 = RRR), both in red. Rated "1½" reales prepaid in manuscript for a single letter up to ½
ounce. Rare and very fine entire, one of two known in red ink.
4296 1800 (Dec 10): Prepaid entire letter from Buga to Popayan, distance 47 leagues / 373 km,
struck with framed BUGA handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = RRR) with over-inked FRANCA (Tizon 4
= RRR) alongside. Manuscript "1½" reales at left for a single letter up to ½ ounce. Exceptional
and rare, the earliest recorded marking from Buga.
4297 4298
in CHF approx. €
4297 1806 (Jan 20): Entire letter sent prepaid accompanying a payment of 200 pesos from
Llanogrande (now Palmira) to Popayan, distance of 40 leagues / 223 km, struck with fine
contracted LLANOGRANDE in red (Tizon 1 = RR) with FRANCA handstamp below (Tizon 3 =
RR). A fine and scarce entire.
Provenance: F. Camino (S & L, June 1991), lot 4466. 6 280 (€ 230)
4298 1782 (June 26): Extraordinarily early entire letter from Cali to Popayan, Mosquera
correspondence, struck with superb CALY handstamp in red with straight bar to "A" in
"Caly", 31 mm. in length (Tizon unlisted). Exceptional entire in wonderful fresh condition, an
Exhibit item for the specialist.
4299 ex 4300
4299 1780/95c.: Undated prepaid cover from Caloto to the Land Office in Popayan, distance 30
leagues / 167 km, struck with the unique examples of the contracted CALOTO handstamp
in red (Tizon 1 = EXT) and fine strike of FRANCA alongside (Tizon 3 = RRR). Carried Officially and
thus free of charges, an outstanding cover.
4300 1807 (Oct 19): Prepaid entire letter written in Caloto and mailed from Quilichao to Popayan
struck with framed contracted QUILICHAO handstamp in red (Tizon 1 = RRR) with un-framed
FRANCA below (Tizon 3 = RRR) and manuscript rate "1½" reales for a single letter under ½
ounce; also an unpaid front of cover to Popayan with same framed handstamp and large un-
framed DEVE in red (Tizon 2 = RRR), also rated "1½" in manuscript. A fine and charming pair. 6 300 (€ 250)
Incoming Mail from Spain
4301
in CHF approx. €
4301 1789 (Jan 27): Entire letter from Cadiz to Popayan endorsed "por Cartagena de Yndias",
struck with framed "3R" charge marking in red and straight line CADIZ despatch handstamp
in red below. Small imperfections due to age and journey but a rare entire. Photocopy of
Cert. Bortfeldt (2008). 6 250 (€ 210)
Outbound Foreign Mail
Guayaquil ca. 1775
4302
4302 1777 (February 19): Entire letter endorsed for prepayment "Franco a la mano", mailed
from Panamá to Guayaquil, Ecuador and struck with superb strike of contracted PANAMA
handstamp in brown (Tizon 1 = EXT). The entire thanks the addressee for the receipt of 5000 pesos
and urges the prompt payment of the rest of the debt. The earliest recorded handstamped
cover from either Colombia or Panamá, a rarity for the specialist. 6 2'500 (€ 2'075)
4303 4304

in CHF approx. €
4303 1790 (Nov 29): Entire letter written from Chagres near Panamá, addressed to Robert
Hodgson "if he should stop at Corn Islands" (off the Nicaraguan coast). Without postal
markings, but interesting letter in English: "Dear Bob, If this finds you at Corn Islands you
will of course see what I write to Capt. Rose or any other Captain that may come there on
my account. I am now going to Guatemala on a very good footing, and in a very few months
shall be at the above Islands where I think you had better stay and receive some Robinson
Crusoe education till you hear from me again. You will of course take under your care all
our property, Negroes etc., that is on the Islands...The negro woman Nancy will show you
two papers she has got and will tell you the characters of anybody almost that comes her
way. You may be sure of better days...Chagres Dec 1, 1790". An extraordinary entire and the
earliest known from Chagres. 6 600 (€ 500)
4304 1819 (Sept 9): Entire letter from Lima to Cadiz, sent by ship to Panamá and thence across
the isthmus and mailed with superb strike of PANAMÁ in red (Tizon 2 = RR), thence on to Cadiz
(normally the route was via Cuba at this date). Handstruck "10 R." charge marking applied
on arrival in Spain in red. A fine and very rare entire, just 6 pre-1821 covers are recorded
with this cancellation. 6 1'000 (€ 830)
View of New York ca. 1800
4305
4305 1807 (Nov 23): Entire letter from Cartagena to New York, endorsed at lower left "p. Three
Friends, via Baltimore", with fine "BALT MD" entry marking in red (Jan 19, 1808) and
manuscript notation at left "1½ oz." and rated at "1.02" alongside in red ink. A fine and
appealing entire with interesting business content. 6 200 (€ 165)
COLOMBIA 1859-1864
Granadine Confederation (1859-1860)
First Issue 1859

4306 in CHF approx. €
4306 Colour Trial Proof of the 2½ c. value printed in brown, large margins all round and of strong
colour. Rare.
Note: It is interesting that even in the Proof, the upper left vertical frame-line is missing. 1 Proof (*) 250 (€ 210)
4307
4307 2½ c. ochre-yellow, the famous irregular mint block of 19 stamps from the left side of the
sheet, positions 1-4/12-15/23-25/34-37/45-48, with large margins all round and position
26 excised, position 25 with some rubbing of the colour otherwise an immaculate and rare
multiple-the second largest known block-twinned on album page with a vertical block of
eight seemingly from the same sheet and shade, marginal from base of sheet being positions
16-17/27-28/38-39/49-50. Usual minor bends of no importance, a tremendous pair of
multiples showing nearly half of the complete sheet. 1d (*) 7'500 (€ 6'225)
4311
4308
in CHF approx. €
4308 2½ c. bronze green, the superb appearing used block of six, first stamp with small tear and
block with vertical crease, otherwise exceptional and of brilliant colour, the stamps sharing
three complete strikes of MEDELLIN / FRANCA in blue. The largest block recorded and a
great rarity of Colombian philately.
Provenance: Collection Colonel Wickersham (March 1968), lot 19. 1 4 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4309
4310
4309 5 c. prussian blue, horizontal mint tête-bêche pair, positions 9-10 and marginal from top
of sheet (would adjoin the mint block of 40 also in this collection), with couple of vertical
bends of no significance, fresh and very fine, large part original gum. Rare Scott = $ 4'750.
Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3490; Wickersham
(March 1968), lot 10. 2a * 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4310 5 c. grey-blue blue, mint block of four with lower pair showing the tête-bêche, positions 29-
30/40-41, of excellent colour and large margins all round, fresh and extremely fine for this
delicate issue. A rarity. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 4'750++.
Provenance: Collection Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot 6501. 2a 4(*) 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4311 5 c. prussian blue, Second Stone, the superb mint top marginal strip of five, positions 3-7
on the sheet of 55 subjects; usual slight creasing and minute scissor cut just into fifth stamp,
of excellent colour and large part original gum. An outstanding positional piece, extremely
rare, a delightful multiple. 2 * 1'200 (€ 995)
4312

in CHF approx. €
4312 5 centavos blue, the wonderful mint block of 40 from the left of the sheet of 55 subjects,
positions 1-8/12-19/23-30/34-41/45-52; showing the tête-bêche variety on positions 13, 41
and 50 and position 38 with central vignette cut ot of the "50" for "5" centavos error. Sheet
margin of 14 mm at top and 5 mm at left, creased through third and eighth vertical rows
and insignificant inclusion to one stamp at base, but these minor faults do not spoil the
appearance, a block of stunning colour and clarity of printing for these issues with large part
original gum. A magnificent multiple of the most extraordinary importance to Colombian
and World classic philately.
Provenance: Corinphila sale 87 (Oct 1993), lot 3471. 2+ 2a+ 2b * 30'000 (€ 24'900)
4313 4314 4315 4316

in CHF approx. €
4313 Small piece bearing fine 5 c. slate-violet blue and 10 c. orange-red, each from the First Stones
with large margins all round, tied by bold framed RECIBIDA EN LA ADMINISTRACIÓN
P. DE MEDELLÍN EL 14 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1859 datestamp in blue, just two weeks
from the date of issue. Illustrated in Colombia Philatelic Handbook on page 4. A charming
and rare piece demonstrating a very early usage.
Provenance: Corinphila sale 87 (Oct 1993), lot 3505. 2+ 4 5 400 (€ 330)
4314 5 c. blue, Second Stone and 10 c. red-brown, First Stone, used on small piece and cancelled
by near complete BOGOTÁ eye-glass handstamp in black. The 5 c. value, lacking the lower
frame line, is from position 2. Fine and most attractive piece. 2+ 4 5 220 (€ 185)
4315 5 c. reddish-violet, a superb unused example from the First Stone, with good colour and
large margins all round. Exceptional for this scarce stamp.
Note: No unusued multiples of this stamp are recorded. 3 (*) 300 (€ 250)
4316 5 c. violet, First Stone, a fine large margined horizontal pair cancelled by CARTAGENA /
FRANCA in black, the left hand stamp showing considerable plate wear. A fine and very
scarce multiple. 3 200 (€ 165)
View of New York ca. 1860
4317
4317 5 c. purple-violet, First Stone used on 1860 entire letter from Bogotá to New York, in
conjunction with two 20 c. new blue (also from the First Stone), fine to large margins all
round with one 20 c. crossed by file fold, all adhesives tied by oval BOGOTÁ handstamps
in black. Rated at 20 centavos for a single letter to Colón with extra charge of a further
25 centavos for 'sobreporte' mail via British Consulate. Red circular transit on front of
Colon and oval "Forwarded by C. J. Fox / Aspinwall" cachet at right. From the Forwarder,
the letter was carried as an enclosure for onward transmission to New York. An exceedingly
rare and fine entire. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Corinphila sale 80 (March 1990), lot 5573. 3+ 6 6 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4318
4320
4319
in CHF approx. €
4318 Colour Trial Proof of the 10 c. value printed in bright green, large margins all round and
marginal at base, minor ink line at top but of excellent colour and appearance. Rare. 4 Proof (*) 300 (€ 250)
4319 10 c. red-brown, First Stone, the superb corner marginal mint block of four, positions 34-35
/ 45-46; couple of minor age spots, otherwise fresh and very fine, large part original gum. A
very scarce stamp in a multiple. 4 4* 400 (€ 330)
4320 20 c. grey-blue, Second Stone, mint block of four, positions 8-9/19-20, on slightly toned
paper with minor ironed bend, large margins all round, a fine multiple and very scarce. 6a 4(*) 400 (€ 330)
4321
4321 20 centavos grey-blue, Second Stone, the complete mint sheet of 55 (5x11), showing
the corrected positions 13 and 35, of usual slightly washed colour with a few tone spots
primarily in upper margin and an insignificant inclusion towards position 45 in left margin,
usual minor creasing to be expected, but a wonderful multiple of stunning appearance with
full sheet margins on all four sides and nearly full original gum. Just four panes are recorded
of the Second Stone, this being without doubt one of the finest.
Provenance: Corinphila sale 80 (March 1990), lot 5571. 6a */(*) 10'000 (€ 8'300)
4322 4323

in CHF approx. €
4322 20 c. grey-blue, Second Stone, a fine used example on small piece cancelled by complete
oval BUENAVENTURA / FRANCA handstamp in red. 6 5 150 (€ 125)
4323 20 c. blue, First Stone, a fine used example on small piece cancelled by oval CARTAGENA
/ FRANCA in black. 6 5 120 (€ 100)
Ferrari de la Renotière Alfred H. Caspary
4324
4324 20 c. blue, First Stone, the wonderful used horizontal tête-bêche pair, positions 12-13 with
position 13 inverted, large even margins all round and frame lines of adjoining stamp at
top, in a vibrant bright shade, neatly cancelled by oval CARTAGENA / FRANCA oval in
black. Unique in used condition and a truly marvellous philatelic rarity for the connisseur
of philately as can be ascertained by the pair's former owners. Signed A. Diena Mi 4K = € 40'000/
Gi 5a = £ 31'000/Scott = $ 32'500.
Provenance: Collection Baron Ferrari de la Renotière, 7th sale (June 1923), lot 178;
Caspary (June 1958), lot 842;
Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9025. 6c 20'000 (€ 16'600)
Train departing the station at

Aspinwall ca. 1860
4325

in CHF approx. €
4325 5 c. blue, lower marginal example and 20 c. bright blue, First Stone, used on April 24, 1860
entire letter from Cali to New York endorsed "via Cartagena", tied by oval CALI handstamp
in black, apparently slightly inked in, and by circular transit "Administracion De Correos De
Colon / Franca" handstamp in red. Oval framed "Forwarded By / C. J. Fox / Aspinwall" in
red at right from where the letter was carried to New York (June 27 docketing inside) as an
enclosure. The 20 c. adhesive crossed by file fold but a remarkable and very colourful first
issue entire, exceptionally so to an overseas destination. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Note: The postage was only paid as far as the Forwarding Agent in Aspinwall, 25 centavos
for a single letter at a distance up to 1350 km. 2+ 6 6 4'000 (€ 3'320)
4326
in CHF approx. €
4326 1 peso carmine, the superb mint block of 20 being the lower two horizontal rows of the
sheet of 100 subjects, positions 81-90/91-100; minor bend of no importance between fifth
and sixth stamps, large margins on all sides (and thus proving this value was not printed in
sheets of 55) and of excellent rich bright colour, large part original gum. Rare and delightful
multiple in an excellent state of preservation.
Provenance: Collection Consul Span, Corinphila sale 38 (Dec 1950), lot 4726. 7 */** 1'000 (€ 830)
4327 1 peso carmine, a fine used horizontal strip of three, of large even margins and good
colour, slight thins not affecting appearance, cancelled "Villa Vieja" in manuscript. A scarce
multiple. 7 200 (€ 165)
4328 1 peso pale rose on blued paper, official reprint or of trial status, a fine mint example with
minor ageing, part original gum Gi = £ 250/Scott = $ 350. 8 * 150 (€ 125)
Second Issue 1860

4329 5 c. purple-brown / claret, Second Stone, mint example on laid paper, showing the
"fingerprint flaw", large margins all round, and sheet marginal at base-the proving stamp for
the plating of the variety to the lower horizontal row. Rare and fine. 9 var (*) 300 (€ 250)
4330 5 c. claret, Second Stone, a superb used example on small piece tied by complete strike of
oval SOCORRO handstamp in green. Delightful and extremely rare.
Provenance: Collection Caspary (June 1958), lot 849; Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct
1982), lot 9037. 9 5 250 (€ 210)
4327 4328
4329 4330 4331 4332
4331 5 c. dull purple-grey, First Stone, a fine mint vertical pair, positions 21/32 on the stone,
showing the "dash" in inner frame line above second "5" at base and broken inner frame in
same place on position 32. On the Second Stone, position 21 remained the same, the only
exception in the plating of the two Stones. Rare and fine positional piece, large part og. 10 * 250 (€ 210)
4332 5 c. grey-lilac (First Stone, position 7) and 10 c. yellow (First Stone, position 19), two
attractive examples tied to small piece by BOGOTÁ eye-glass oval handstamp in black. 10+ 11 6 150 (€ 125)

in CHF approx. €
4333 5 c. orange-yellow, Second Stone, mint block of ten from the lower right hand corner of
the sheet, positions 28-30/38-40/47-50; scissor cut between first two stamps at top and over
all climactic ageing and some creasing, nevertheless with large part original gum and an
impressive plating piece. 11 * 600 (€ 500)
4334
4334 10 c. yellow, First Stone, the irregular mint block of 28 stamps from the top of sheet,
showing both upper corners of the sheet of 50 subjects, positions 1-10/11-20/25-30/39-40,
showing the rare tête-bêche in position 12, some insignificant splits and creasing and some
ageing due to the gum at top margin of the sheet, large part original gum. A phenomenal
positional piece and marvellous Exhibition piece for the connoisseur. A delightful and rare
multiple - the second largest known.
Provenance: Collection Newbury;
Collection J. Boker;
Corinphila sale 87 (Oct 1993), Lot 3575. 11 4* 35'000 (€ 29'050)
4336
4335 4337

in CHF approx. €
4335 10 c. orange-yellow, a fine used example on 19 October 1860 cover from Bogotá to
Ambalema, tied by two strikes of BOGOTA eye-glass handstamps in black. Docketing of
sender inside (Roberto Stevenson) and receipt (Oct 21). Carried at 10 centavos rate for a
single letter travelling a distance between 50 and 150 km. A fine and very scarce cover. Cert.
Moorhouse (2012). 11 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4336 20 c. deep prussian blue, Second Stone, with dash through "ES" of "Nacionales" at right,
mint example, marginal from top of sheet. Rare thus. 12 * 250 (€ 210)
4337 20 c. light blue, First Stone; no dash over "ES" of "Nacionales", a fine large margined mint
example, clear printing and strong colour. 12 (*) 150 (€ 125)
Street scene in Paris ca. 1860
4338
4338 20 c. bright blue, First Stone, a superb large margined example used on 1860 cover from
Bogotá to Paris, the addressee's name carefully erased, tied by bold BOGOTÁ eye-glass
handstamp in black; pre-paying the postage as far as the British Post Office in Cartagena.
Reverse with double arc Carthagena datestamp (May 5), thence via London (May 28) and
framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking struck in black. Calais entry mark of same day
and charged 8 decimes due on receipt. Minor faults but a truly marvellous cover, the sole
known usage of this issue on a letter to France. Signed H. Bloch, E. Diena; cert. Moorhouse
(2012). 12 6 5'000 (€ 4'150)
View of Bogota ca. 1860
4339
in CHF approx. €
4339 20 c. blue and 20 c. bright blue - two very distinct shades from the First Stone, and 5 c.
grey-lilac, First Stone, all tied to June 16, 1860 entire letter from Bogota to New York by
eye-glass oval handstamps in black of BOGOTÁ. Franked at 45 centavos rate, 20 c. to
Colón and further 25 centavos charge for "sobreporte" mail via the British Consulate. Red
oval "Forwarded By C. J. Fox Aspinwall" cachet also on front. The letter being forwarded
by Fox as an enclosure to New York (Aug 24). Trivial imperfections but a wonderful and an
extremely rare entire in the foremost quality. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Jairo Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot
6600. 10+ 12 6 15'000 (€ 12'450)
United States of New Granada (1861)
4340 4341 4342 4343 4344 4345

in CHF approx. €
4340 2½ centavos black, a superb mint example with large margins all round in an excellent deep
shade, large part original gum. A rare stamp. Signed A. Diena, Fulpius Gi 11 = £ 1'300/Scott = $
1'450. 13 * 750 (€ 625)
4341 2½ centavos black, a superb mint example with large margins all round in a deep shade, fine
unused. A rare stamp. Signed A. Diena, Fulpius Gi 11 = £ 1'300/Scott = $ 1'450. 13 (*) 500 (€ 415)
4342 2½ c. black, a fine four margined used example showing the major plate flaw "shadow over
stars" at base of the oval, lightly cancelled in red, leaving the variety clear. A fine and scarce
stamp. 13 300 (€ 250)
4343 2½ c. black, a fine large margined used example cancelled by "0" handstamp in black. An
attractive and scarce stamp. 13 250 (€ 210)
4344 2½ c. black, a fine large margined used example with plate variety broken "S" variety in
"Nacionales", neatly cancelled by BOGOTA eye-glass oval handstamp in black. Signed
Pefenninger. 13 250 (€ 210)
4345 2½ c. black, a huge margined used example cancelled by fine BOGOTA handstamp in
black. 13 250 (€ 210)
broken 'S'
4346
4346 2½ c. black, the famous horizontal used strip of three, with large even margins all round,
tied to small piece by two near complete strikes of oval BOGOTÁ handstamp in black. Note
the central stamp shows the broken "S" variety in "Nacionales". There are no mint multiples
of this stamp and this represents the second largest recorded multiple. A rarity.
Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3597;
Wickersham (March 1968), lot 63. 13 3'500 (€ 2'905)
4347 4348 4349 4350

in CHF approx. €
4347 5 c. yellow, a fine mint example with large margins all round, of excellent colour and large
part original gum Gi 12 = £ 400/Scott = $ 350. 14 * 200 (€ 165)
4348 5 c. yellow and 5 c. buff, fine mint examples each with large margins all round, insignificant
bends, fine large part original gum. 14+ 14a * 300 (€ 250)
4349 5 c. yellow, a superb used horizontal pair with large margins all round, cancelled by complete
oval BOGOTÁ pearled handstamp in black. Signed Bühler, A. Diena. 14 160 (€ 135)
4350 5 c. lemon yellow, a superb used horizontal pair with large margins all round, cancelled by
complete oval HONDA / FRANCA handstamp in blue. 14 160 (€ 135)
Alfred H. Caspary
4351
4351 5 c. lemon, a fine horizontal pair and a single in a paler 'matt' shade all used on large part
1861 cover, top flap missing, from Bogotá to Castellanos & Ca. in Ambalema, all cancelled
by "BOGOTA" pearl handstamps in black. Fresh and very fine cover used during the four
month period under 'Mosquera' rates. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Note: On August 28, 1861 Tomas Cipriano de Mosquera altered the existing postal rates
by memorandum. He ordered that the internal Colombian postal rates of April 1846 be re-
introduced, namely 10 centavos for an inter-state letter and 15 centavos from one state to
another. Only four letters are known sent during the four month period between August and
December 1861, a new organisation being implemented on January 1, 1862.
Provenance: Collection T. W. Hall;
A. Caspary (June 1958), lot 871;
Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9058. 14 6 3'000 (€ 2'490)
4352 4353 4354 4355 4356

in CHF approx. €
4352 10 c. greenish blue, a superb mint example with large margins all round, of good colour and
small part original gum Gi 13 = £ 700/Scott = $ 1'250.
Note: There are no unused multiples of this stamp recorded. 16 * 280 (€ 230)
4353 10 c. blue, the superb used example, corner marginal from the lower left corner of the sheet,
neatly cancelled by "0" markings in red. A wonderful and rare stamp. 16 300 (€ 250)
4354 10 c. blue, pale shade with irregular margins but sheet marginal at base, used on small part
piece and cancelled lightly by oval HONDA / FRANCA in blue. 16 5 200 (€ 165)
4355 10 c. blue, an exceptional used example with large even margins, neatly cancelled by oval
SOCORRO handstamp in greenish-blue. Rare and delightful. Signed Darteyre. 16 200 (€ 165)
4356 10 c. blue, a fine used example in a pale shade, marginal from right of sheet, showing frame
break in oval below "E" of "Nacionales", neatly cancelled by "0" handstamp in red. 16 150 (€ 125)
4357 4358 4359
4357 10 c. blue, "NACiONALES" and white dash variety discovered by Hugo Goeggel and
plated to the top row of the sheet, a fine used example with small even margins, neatly
cancelled "Ambalema" in manuscript. 16 var 150 (€ 125)
4358 10 c. blue, two used examples in differing shades each with identical plate flaws with "Blue
spot under 10" in margin and further dot above "V" in "Centavos", a fine matched pair
demonstrating this constant plate flaw; both are cancelled by "0" handstamp in red, one
signed Bühler. 16 180 (€ 150)
4359 10 c. blue, two used examples in deep shades, each with large margins all round, one
cancelled by MORENO / FRANCA handstamp the other cancelled by "Moreno" in
manuscript. A scarce pairing. 16 300 (€ 250)
4360
4360 10 c. blue, the magnificent used horizontal pair, marginal from top of sheet, ample margins
at base and large on the other three sides, insignificant closed tear in margin only above right
hand stamp, neatly cancelled by "0" markings in red. Extremely rare, just three horizontal
pairs are known of this stamp, strangely two are marginal pieces. 16 750 (€ 625)

4361 10 c. blue, "NACiONALES" and white dash variety discovered by Hugo Goeggel and
plated to the top row of the sheet, being the central stamp in the unique horizontal used strip
of three, all with close to huge margins all round and neatly cancelled by "0" handstamps
in blue. A wonderful and famous piece, the largest multiple of this stamp. Cert. Moorhouse
(2012).
Provenance: Wickersham (March 1968), lot 80;
Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9062;
Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 74. 16+ 16 var 5 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4362 4363 4364 4365

4362 20 c. pale orange-red, a fine mint example with large margins all round, position 41 on the
sheet of 54 subjects, of good colour and large part original gum Gi 14 = £ 180/Mi 12 = € 600/Scott = $
500. 17 * 180 (€ 150)
4363 20 c. red, a fine mint example with large margins all round, position 5 on the sheet of 54
subjects, of good colour and large part original gum. Signed Calves, Saatchi Gi 14 = £ 180/Mi 12
= € 600/Scott = $ 500.
Provenance: Collection Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9065. 17 * 180 (€ 150)
4364 20 c. red, a superb used example from the top right corner of the sheet, position 9, with large
margins all round and cancelled by near complete HONDA / FRANCA handstamp in blue.
Exceptional. 17 220 (€ 185)
4365 20 c. red, the superb used horizontal strip of three, positions 37-39 on the sheet, fresh
colour and large margins all round, cancelled on piece by "Ambalema 14 de Junio 1862" in
manuscript. Third stamp with corner crease but a rare and most attractive multiple.
Provenance: Collection Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (Oct 1982), lot 9068. 17 5 400 (€ 330)
4366
4366 20 c. red, two horizontal used pairs, rejoined to form the original block of four, positions 42-
43 and 51-52 on the sheet of 55 subjects, one with minor corner bend but with large margins
all round both pairs, cancelled by light MALAGA / FRANCA handstamp in brown. A rare
and most attractive item. 17 400 (€ 330)
Alcala Street, Madrid
4367

in CHF approx. €
4367 20 c. red and 5 c. buff used on the famous large part 1861 entire letter from Bogotá addressed
to the Apostolic Nunciature in Madrid, prepaid to Cartagena and franked at double rate for
the charge from one state to another, the 5 c. buff (position 23) with large margins all round
and the 20 c. clear to large all round, tied by pearled BOGOTÁ handstamp in black and,
on arrival, by Spanish "12 Rs." due marking in blue. British P.O. CARTAGENA datestamp
of transit at left (Dec 3) being a mirror image from the cover above. One flap missing but
a fantastic cover, one of just two known addressed to an overseas destination franked by
the 1861 issue and the sole recorded combination usage of the 20 centavos on letter. Cert.
Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Newbury;
Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 101. 14a+ 17 6 12'000 (€ 9'960)
4368
in CHF approx. €
4368 20 c. red, the extraordinary piece bearing a horizontal pair (position 32-33), marginal strip
of six (positions 37-42) and 1863 20 c. red (two, one is halved at end of the piece and the
other with closed tear), all cancelled by manuscript pen strokes. Position 40 in the strip of
six shows the major retouch "redrawn background lines above the value". One or two minor
vertical creases of no importance as this exceptional piece bears the largest known used
multiple of the 20 centavos in the strip of six besides showing a rare mixed issue franking.
A wonderful and colourful Exhibition piece for the connoisseur. Unique. Cert. Moorhouse
(2012).
Provenance: Consul Span, Corinphila sale 39 (Oct 1951), lot 5714. 17+ 26 5 7'500 (€ 6'225)
4368A 4369
4371 4372 4370
4368A 1 peso pink, fine mint example in a deep shade, position 7 on sheet of 54 subjects, clear to
large margins on all sides, large part original gum Gi 15 = £ 1'200/Mi 13 = € 1'500/Scott = $ 1'250.
Provenance: Collection Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 104. 18 * 300 (€ 250)
4369 1 peso pink, fine mint example in a clear pale shade, position 16 on sheet of 54 subjects,
clear to large margins on all sides, large part original gum Gi 15 = £ 1'200/Mi 13 = € 1'500/Scott = $ 1'250. 18 * 300 (€ 250)
4370 1 peso pink, the famous "Laarsen Stone" showing all 54 positions on the sheet of 54 subjects
(9x6) on album page, it is believed by students that only about half of Laarsen's configuration
is correct, however all 54 stamps are different in type as the 1 peso stone was adapted from
the stone of the 2½ centavos value. The reconstruction shows 11 unused stamps including a
pair, a top marginal used pair and six further marginal stamps, most being with manuscript
cancellations although 11 bear handstamps. Condition is obviously variable but a wonderful
and renowned plating study of immaculate provenance. An extraordinary showpiece.
Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3715;
Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 114;
Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot 6669.
Note: The platings that follow in descriptions are from the Laarsen Stone, albeit that some
have now proved to be erroneous. 18 * 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4371 1 peso pink, used example with ample to large margins all round, type un-plated on the
Laarsen stone, cancelled by large part "Ambalema" in manuscript. 18 150 (€ 125)
4372 1 peso pink, used examples (2), each showing significant parts of the "2" in "2½" at lower
left, both stamps from the same position 50 on the Laarsen sheet and also showing "Reso"
for "Peso" in inscription, fair to very fine examples. 18 200 (€ 165)
United States of Colombia (1862-1863)

Fourth Issue 1862
4373 4374 4375

in CHF approx. €
4373 10 c. blue, a superb mint example with exceptionally large margins, of fine colour, trace of
hinge thin in top margin only. A much scarce stamp than catalogue values suggest Gi 16 = £ 225/
Mi 14 = € 300/Scott = $ 250. 19 (*) 150 (€ 125)
4374 10 c. blue, a huge margined used example cancelled by BOGOTA oval handstamp in black.
Superb in all respects. 19 150 (€ 125)
4375 10 c. blue, the superb large margined horizontal strip of three, of excellent rich colour, sheet
marginal at left, cancelled by "BOGOTÁ" pearled oval handstamps in black. The second
largest known multiple of this stamp and as such, a great rarity.
Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1960), lot 3731. 19 1'000 (€ 830)
Alfred H. Caspary 4376

4376 20 c. red, the wonderful mint example with four margins being close but clear at base and
large on three sides with part of vertical frame line showing at right; of excellent vibrant
colour, insignificant wrinking in the paper not affecting the appearance of this marvellous
and extremely rare stamp - just four examples are recorded in unused condition. A rarity of
classic philately. Cert. Moorhouse (2012).
Provenance: Collection Alfred H. Caspary (June 1958), lot 897;
Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 130. 20 (*) 5'000 (€ 4'150)
4377 4378 4379

4377 20 c. red, a fine used example in a mottled shade, ample to large margins all round, neatly
cancelled by large part PALMIRA / FRANCA oval in black. This adhesive is extremely rare
used outside Bogotá, especially so with a town handstamp. 20 400 (€ 330)
4378 20 c. red, a fine used example in a pale orangey shade, exceptionally large margins all round,
neatly cancelled by oval BOGOTÁ handstamp in black.
Note: The red spot in margin at lower left corner is repeated on the example used on cover,
also shown in this collection. 20 300 (€ 250)
4379 20 c. red, used example in a pale shade, exceptionally clear margins on all sides, showing
plate flaw spot on the top outer frame line, neatly cancelled by oval BOGOTÁ pearled
handstamp in black. 20 200 (€ 165)
4380 4381
in CHF approx. €
4380 50 c. blue-green, a fine appearing mint example with large margins and of fresh colour, fine
unused. Signed Senf Gi 18 = £ 225/Mi 16 = € 300/Scott = $ 250.
Provenance: Collection Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 144. 21 (*) 150 (€ 125)
4381 50 c. green, a delightful used example, marginal from right of sheet, cancelled by superb
circular TUNJA handstamp in black. 21 160 (€ 135)
4382
4382 50 c. green, an amazing corner marginal used example from the top right of sheet, with full
sheet margin at top (29 mm) and at right (4 mm), showing plate variety "M" of Colombia"
does not touch the outer frame line. Minor corner bend of no significance and interesting
partial 'ghost printing' of another stamp (defective stone or dry print?) on the top margin,
neatly cancelled by manuscript "Palmira" in full. An extraordinary stamp. 21 300 (€ 250)
ex 4383 ex 4384
4383 50 c. green (shades), three used examples, one with plate variety "M" of "Colombia" not
touching outer frame, cancelled in by pearled Bogotá handstamp, another with narrow
margins but rare PIED DE CUESTA handstamp in black, and a third showing a late usage
with 'Colombia' obliterator in violet.. 21 150 (€ 125)
4384 50 c. green (shades), the range of five used examples, all with margins all round and all
cancelled in manuscript at "Cali" with part "Pago" (Paid) alongside and lines denoting a
registered usage; "Soatá", "Sogamoso" and "Tunja". 21 240 (€ 200)
Popayan ca. 1860
4385
in CHF approx. €
4385 50 c. pale green and 10 c. deep bright blue, the sensational 1863 registered franking from
Bogotá to Popayan, both adhesives with large margins all round and each neatly tied by
pearled BOGOTÁ handstamps in black, with the cover front being handstamped seven
times with "0" marking in red. Two line italic "Certificacion à Bogotá / Salio en 23 de Set.
de 1863" with date filled in manuscript at top. Reverse of the front receipted in manuscript
by Joaquim Mosquera (October 5). A wonderful piece, the sole example of two values of
the 1862 issue used on cover together, paying 20 centavos double letter rate and 40 centavos
for registration. Unique.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 153. 21+ 19 (6) 20'000 (€ 16'600)
4386

in CHF approx. €
4386 50 c. green, the sensational piece with the block of four and single 1877 Condor 5 c. mauve
in combination, the block with margins all round and in a vibrant shade, all cancelled by
bold strikes of circular TUNJA handstamps in black. There is a tiny scissor cut mentioned
for accuracy only inbetween the top pair and not touching design or affecting appearance,
otherwise in a superb state of preservation. There are just two known used blocks of this
stamp (the other also on piece, was probably cut from the same registered parcel as this and
was also cancelled at Tunja). Wonderful and one of the great rarities of Colombian philately
that has graced many of the finest collections.
Provenance: Collection Consul Span, Corinphila, sale 38 (Dec 1950), lot 4762;
Newbury;
Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 152;
Londoño de Tamayo, Corinphila, sale 90 (Oct 1994), lot 6688. 21+ 73 54 3'500 (€ 2'905)
4387 4388 ex 4389 4390 4391
4387 1 peso purple on white wove paper, a superb mint example with large margins all round, of
fresh colour and large part original gum. Rare so fine Gi 19 = £ 550/Mi 17x = € 700/Scott = $ 600. 22 * 300 (€ 250)
4388 1 peso red-lilac on white wove paper, horizontal strip of three with large margins all round,
small scissor cut at upper left of the strip and narrow margin below, cancelled by oval
CARTAGO handstamps in black. A rare multiple, this being the largest known multiple of
the 1 peso. 22 5 500 (€ 415)
4389 1 peso lilac (shades) on white wove paper, five fine used examples, two with "Cali / Franca"
handstamps in black, one with pearled "Bogotá" handstamp, another in an exceedingly
bright shade cancelled with manuscript "Pamplona". A fine and scarce group. 22 360 (€ 300)
4390 1 peso reddish lilac on blued coarser porous paper, a superb mint example with exceptionally
large margins for this rare stamp, marginal from right of sheet, of excellent colour and
freshness, fine unused Gi 20 = £ 7'000/Mi 17y = € 6'500/Scott = $ 5'500.
Provenance: Collection Laarsen, Corinphila sale 47 (Dec 1950), lot 3771. 23 (*) 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4391 1 peso purple on bluish, coarser wove porous paper, the superb used example, marginal from
left of sheet, huge margins on the other three sides, neatly cancelled by oval PURIFICACION
/ FRANCA handstamp in black. Extremely rare Gi 20 = £ 2'250/Mi 17y = € 2'200/Scott = $ 1'750.
Provenance: Collection Caspary (June 1958,) lot 908. 23 1'200 (€ 995)
4392 4393 4394

in CHF approx. €
4392 1 peso purple on blued coarser porous paper, a superb used example in a vibrant shade, large
margins all round cancelled by large part CIPAQUIRA / FRANCA oval handstamp in black.
A rare and fine stamp Gi 20 = £ 2'250/Mi 17y = € 2'200/Scott = $ 1'750. 23 750 (€ 625)
4393 1 peso deep purple on blued coraser porous paper, a fine used example with close but clear
margins all round, cancelled by BOGOTA pearled handstamp in black Gi 20 = £ 2'250/Mi 17y =
€ 2'200/Scott = $ 1'750. 23 380 (€ 315)
4394 1 peso slate violet on blued coarser porous paper, used example with large margins all
round, tiny thin but of delightful appearance, cancelled by "Natagaima" in manuscript Gi 20
= £ 2'250/Mi 17y = € 2'200/Scott = $ 1'750. 23 300 (€ 250)
Issue 1863
4395
4396
4395 5 c. orange-yellow, a used horizontal pair in a pale shade, marginal from left of sheet and
sharing near complete strike of PALMIRA / FRANCA handstamp in black. 24+ 24a 180 (€ 150)
4396 5 c. orange, a used horizontal pair in a bright shade, margins touched on one to large all
round, neatly cancelled on small piece by oval MEDELLIN / FRANCA handstamp in blue. 24 5 160 (€ 135)
4397
4397 5 c. orange, a fine horizontal pair (Types 4 and 1) used on March 1865 entire letter from Rio Negro
to Sinforano Hernandez in Bogotá, cancelled by manuscript "Rio Negro". An outstandingly
fresh and attractive entire.
Note: Hernandez was a gold miner and merchant, this being the earliest letter known from
this correspondence. 24 6 750 (€ 625)
20 Cent
50 Cent
20 Cent
4398
4400
in CHF approx. €
4398 20 c. red + 50 c. red + 20c. red, the superb mint vertical strip of three, central stamp showing
the "50 cent" error of Transfer, in immaculate condition with clear to extremely large
margins all round, of excellent colour and large part original gum - the error being full
unmounted og. A truly wonderful strip Gi 23b = £ 11'500+/Mi 21F = € 22'000+/Scott = $ 18'500+. 26+ 26b */** 7'500 (€ 6'225)
4399 50 c. green on bluish wove paper, the remarkable vertical strip of seven stamps, all Type I,
marginal from left of sheet, stamp at lower left corner turned sideways, of excellent colour
and appearance, some thinning not apparent on face and insignificant scissor cut between
sixth and seventh stamps and usual creasing on a multiple this size, but extremely rare
positional piece with large part original gum.
Provenance: Corinphila sale 80 (March 1990), lot 5632. 29 * 1'000 (€ 830)
4400 50 c. green on bluish wove paper, the superb mint block of six, Types 1-2-1/1-2-1, in a rich,
deep bluish-green shade, with ample to large margins all round, fresh and fine, large part
og. A rare multiple.
Provenance: Collection Norman S. Hubbard (Nov 1984), lot 193. 29 4* 750 (€ 625)

Colombian Air Mail 1919-1930
(see also lots 61-63 in the 177 Corinphila catalogue 'Europe & Overseas')
William Knox Martin Experimental Flight 1919 from Barranquilla to Puerto Colombia
The 1917 current 2 centavos carmine-rose was overprinted in 10 definable types horizontally, the sheet being
cut into strips prior to sale, thus vertical multiples and blocks cannot exist. Eugenio Gebauer and Jairo
Londoño de Tamayo believed there to be 200 examples printed, Dr. Hugo
Goeggel & Carlos Valenzuela project a total of 300 examples printed.
There were 160 letters carried on the First Flight on June 18, 1919,
the mail being dropped at Puerto Colombia and the plane returning
to Barranquilla without test landing. Either mint or used, these stamps
represent some of the great rarities of Airmail philately.
William Knox Martin

'Arabic 1' in '18' and '19'
4401
in CHF approx. €
4401< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 5, mint example showing the variety: "arabic 1" in "18-19" at
base of overprint, a fine example with some light ageing, showing further breaks in several
of the overprint's lettering; large part original gum. A rare stamp Gi 379a = £ 9'500/Mi 264/I = € 8'500/
Scott = $ 7'250. C1a var * 2'500 (€ 2'075)
4402 4403 4404
4402< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 1, the fresh mint example marginal from left of sheet, fresh and
fine, large part original gum. Signed Bloch, Kessler and Sanabria Gi 379 = £ 4'750/Mi 264 = € 4'200/
Scott = $ 3'500. C1 * 1'000 (€ 830)
4403< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 9, mint example, very fresh and fine, large part original gum. A
scarce stamp. Signed Brun, Calves Gi 379 = £ 4'750/Mi 264 = € 4'200/Scott = $ 3'500. C1 * 750 (€ 625)
4404< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 3, mint example, fresh and fine, perfs. along top somewhat
nibbed as usual due to the overprint process, large part original gum. Signed Kessler Gi 379 =
£ 4'750/Mi 264 = € 4'200/Scott = $ 3'500. C1 * 600 (€ 500)
'Arabic 1' on position 5 (center stamp)

in CHF approx. €
4405< 2 c. carmine-rose, horizontal mint strip of three, positions 4-5-6, showing the variety "arabic
1" in "18-19" at base of overprint on second stamp and position 6 showing the "tail" to "1"
in "1er." at top, a fine multiple of excellent colour, centering and large part original gum. A
rarity, just two mint strips of three are recorded (the other is ex Pienado collection and has
very nibbed perforations at base). Signed A. Diena, Kessler, Sanabria Gi 379+379a = £ 19'000/Mi 264/I
= € 16'900/Scott = $ 14'250. C1+ C1a * 10'000 (€ 8'300)
4406
4406< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 5, variety "arabic 1" in "18-19" at base of overprint, a fine used
example on First Flight cover addressed to V. Puccini in Puerto Colombia, cancelled by two
strikes of Barranquilla datestamp and target, with Puerto Colombia acceptance alongside.
A rare and extremely fine cover, just 15 used examples of this stamp are recorded. Signed A.
Diena, Kessler Gi 374a = £ 5'500/Mi 264/I = € 5'000/Scott = $ 4'250 off cover. C1a 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
William Knox Martin
4407
in CHF approx. €
4407< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 4, a fine used example on First Flight cover addressed to A.
Lombardi in Puerto Colombia, cancelled by two strikes of Barranquilla datestamp and
target, with Puerto Colombia acceptance alongside. A rare and extremely fine cover. C1 6 500 (€ 415)
4408
4408< 2 c. carmine-rose, position 7, a fine used example on slightly trimmed German C. Palacio
B. printed envelope, carried on First Flight to Puerto Colombia, cancelled by two strikes
of Barranquilla datestamp and target, with Puerto Colombia acceptance alongside. Minor
ageing but a rare and fine cover. Signed H. Bloch. c1 6 400 (€ 330)
Compañia Colombiana
de Navegación Aérea (C.C.N.A.) 1920
Overprinted multicoloured Curtiss Labels
4409
in CHF approx. €
4409< 10 c. multicoloured "Woman and Boy watching Plane", a superb mint example (setting A2)
with dots before "Navegacion", large margins all round and of excellent colour, unused as
issued. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi 1 = £ 4'000/Mi 1 = € 3'600/Scott = $ 3'000. C2 (*) 1'000 (€ 830)
4410
4410< 2nd Flight between Barranquilla & Cartagena 1920 (March 4): 10 c. multicoloured
imperforate vignette "Woman and Boy watching Plane" cancelled by "CCNA / Barranquilla"
oval cachet in violet on Barranquilla to Cartagena Second Flight cover with 1 c. green
and 2 c. carmine-rose tied by oval "Correo Aereos / Barranquilla" datestamp in violet.
Barranquilla datestamp on reverse (March 4) in blue. Cover with some staining around the
vignette and crease away from the stamps but very scarce with only 10 covers recorded
bearing this vignette from this flight Muller #4. Scott= $ 1'875 off cover. C2 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4411

in CHF approx. €
4411< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Clouds and small Biplane" cancelled by "CCNA /
Barranquilla" oval cachet in violet on Barranquilla to Cartagena Second Flight cover,
overfranked with 4 c. violet and 5 c. blue tied by oval "Correo Aereos / Barranquilla"
datestamp in violet. Barranquilla datestamp on reverse (March 4) in blue. Cover in fine
condition (many of the Lombardi to Banfi covers were over-franked) and very scarce with
only 10 covers recorded bearing this vignette from this flight Muller #4. Scott= $ 1'875 off cover.
Provenance: Collection Rothschild (June 1958), lot 17. C3 1'200 (€ 995)
4412
4412< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Tilted Plane" cancelled on small piece by

"CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet in violet. Scarce and fine. Signed Kessler GI 3 = £ 2'250/mI 3 =
€ 2'200/Scott = $ 1'875. C4 5 300 (€ 250)
Primary hangar for the CCNA,

Barranquilla, 1920
4413

in CHF approx. €
4413< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Tilted Plane" cancelled by "CCNA / Barranquilla"

oval cachet in violet on Barranquilla to Cartagena Second Flight cover, with 3 c. brown-
lake postage tied by oval "Correo Aereos / Barranquilla" datestamp in violet (March 4).
Note the address and endorsement "Via Cartagena, Correo Aereo" and mailed on to Ocaña.
The sole recorded cover to this destination. Signed E. Diena Muller #4. Scott= $ 1'875 off cover. C4 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4414 4415
in CHF approx. €
4414< 10 c. multicoloured "Flier in Plane watching Biplane", a superb mint example (setting A2)
with dots before 'Navegacion', large margins all round and of excellent colour, unused as
issued. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi 4 = £ 4'750/Mi 4 = € 4'200/Scott = $ 3'500. C5 (*) 1'000 (€ 830)
4415< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Flier in plane watching Biplane" cancelled by

"CCNA / Barranquilla" oval cachet in violet, minor ageing as usual but an attractive stamp
Gi 4 = £ 2'250/Mi 4 = € 2'200/Scott = $ 1'875. C5 300 (€ 250)
4416
4416< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Flier in plane watching Biplane", a fine used
example cancelled by "CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet in violet on Cartagena to Barranquilla
First Flight cover, minor edge wear at base, franked additionally with 1904 Colombia 1 c.
green and 2 c. red tied by bold "Correo Aereo / Cartagena Colombia" datestamp in violet.
Reverse with Barranquilla datestamp (Feb 23). A scarce cover with only 7 recorded bearing
this vignette. Signed A. Diena, Kessler, Stolow.
Provenance: Collection Boonshaft (December 1993), lot 2069. C5 6 1'200 (€ 995)
4417
in CHF approx. €
4417< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Lighthouse" lightly cancelled by "CCNA /

Barranquilla" oval cachet (#5) in violet, two tiny nicks in margin at top and at base but an
attractive stamp Gi 5 = £ 2'250/Mi 5 = € 2'200/Scott= $ 1'875. C6 200 (€ 165)
4418
4418< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Lighthouse", a very fine used example cancelled
by "CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet in violet on Cartagena to Barranquilla First Flight
cover, franked additionally with Colombia 3 c. brown-lake tied by bold "Correo Aereo
/ Cartagena Colombia" datestamp in violet. Reverse with Barranquilla datestamp (Feb 23).
A scarce cover with only 7 recorded bearing this vignette. Signed H. Bloch.
Provenance: Collection Boonshaft (December 1993), lot 2071. C6 6 1'200 (€ 995)
4419
in CHF approx. €
4419< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Fuselage & Tail of Biplane" cancelled by

"CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet in violet on Cartagena to Barranquilla First Flight
postcard (very rare thus) with 3 c. brown-lake tied by "Correo Aereo / Cartagena Colombia"
datestamp in violet. Postcard with broken corner at upper left. Scarce with only 10 covers
recorded bearing this vignette and even fewer cards Scott = $ 3'800 off cover.
Provenance: Collection Neuburger, Corinphila sale 69 (October 1992), lot 9190. C7 6 1'800 (€ 1'495)
4420
4420< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Condor on Cliff" cancelled by "CCNA /

Barranquilla" oval cachet in violet on Barranquilla to Cartagena Second Flight cover,
franked with postage 3 c. brown-lake, somewhat stained, tied by oval "Correo Aereos /
Barranquilla" datestamp in violet. Cover endorsed "via Cartagena" with Medellin arrival
on reverse (March 21). Only 13 covers recorded bearing this vignette from this flight, this
being unique mailed to Medellin Muller #4. Scott= $ 3'000 off cover. C8 6 1'200 (€ 995)
4421

in CHF approx. €
4421< (10 c.) multicoloured imperforate vignette "Condor on Cliff" without "CCNA / Porte aereo
$ 0.10" surcharge, cancelled by fine strike of "CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet in violet on
Cartagena to Barranquilla First Flight cover with 1 c. green and 2 c. red tied by "Correo
Aereo / Cartagena Colombia" datestamp in violet. Barranquilla datestamp on obverse (Feb
23) in black. Cover with file fold well away from the adhesives, sensibly opened for Exhibit
display, this being the sole recorded usage of the unoverprinted multicoloured vignette
used on letter. Illustrated in Gebauer (1963). A marvellous cover and a great Airmail rarity.
Signed L. W. Charlat, Herbert Bloch.
Provenance: Harmers, New York (April 1955), lot 22;
Collection Jack C. Boonshaft (December 1993), lot 2077. C8 var 6 30'000 (€ 24'900)

4422< 10 c. multicoloured "Plane at rest, pilot foreground", a superb mint example (setting A4),
large margins all round and part of "Curtiss" in margin at base, of excellent colour, unused
as issued. Signed Herbert Bloch Gi 8 = £ 4'750/Mi 8 = € 4'200/Scott = $ 3'500. C9 (*) 1'000 (€ 830)
4423
4423< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Plane at rest, Pilot foreground" cancelled by
"CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet in violet on Cartagena to Barranquilla First Flight cover
(with 'Club La Popa' embossed crest at upper left) with 3 c. brown-lake tied by "Correo
Aereo / Cartagena Colombia" datestamp in violet. Barranquilla datestamp on obverse (Feb
23). Cover with some creasing but very scarce with only 6 covers recorded bearing this
vignette. Signed Herbert Bloch, A. Roig Scott= $ 1'875 off cover.
Provenance: Collection Boonshaft (December 1993), lot 2078. C9 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4424
4424< 10 c. multicoloured imperforate vignette "Ocean Liner" cancelled by "CCNA / Cartagena"
oval cachet in violet on Cartagena to Barranquilla First Flight cover with 3 c. brown lake
alongside tied by slightly smudged "Correo Aereo / Cartagena Colombia" datestamp in
violet. Barranquilla datestamp on reverse (Feb 23). Cover with some minor staining but an
attractive and rare usage Scott= $ 2'750 off cover.
Provenance: Harmers, New York (April 1955), lot 23. C10 6 1'200 (€ 995)
10 centavos green

in CHF approx. €
4425< 1920 (March 6): Third Flight, cover from Cartagena to Barranquilla bearing 10 c. green used
on Cartagena Oil Refining Co. envelope, cancelled by "CCNA / Cartagena" oval cachet
in violet with postage 3 c. lake-brown at right tied by bold "Correo Aereo / Cartagena-
Colombia" datestamp (March 6) in violet. Reverse with Barranquilla arrival datestamp,
again in violet. Tiny inclusion at base of cover, otherwise exceptional and rare commercial
usage, the 10 c. green being used on First Day of Issue.
Provenance: Collection Boonshaft (Dec 1993), lot 2084. C11 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4426
4426< 10 c. green imperforate, five single examples used on 1920 repaired front of package
(the Airmail surcharge of 5 times rate is equivalent to 75 grams), also franked by 1917
½ c. yellow bistre pair and 5 c. blue block of four all tied by "Correo Aereo / Cartagena-
Colombia" datestamps (April 7, 1920) in black, (the ordinary postage of 21 centavos is
equivalent to a 7 times rate of 105 grams). Extremely rare and powerful Exhibit item, the
second largest known franking of the CCNA 10 c. green.
Provenance: Phillips (May 1990), lot 836. C11 (6)4 1'000 (€ 830)
Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de
Transportes Aéreos (SCADTA) 1920-1930
First and Second Issue 1920

in CHF approx. €
4427< Second Scadta issue, the 10 c. yellow, marginal 15 c. blue and 30 c. rose on white paper, all
fresh mint, together with rare horizontal pair of the 15 c. blue showing parts on the adjoining C12+ C13+
stamps at base in tête-bêche format (apparently just one sheet of 32 stamps recorded with C13 var+
this variety), fresh and fine, large part og. (Photo = 1 www) C15 (*) 160 (€ 135)
4428< 10 c. yellow used in combination with third issue 20 c. red-brown (very off-centre) and 1920
Colombia 3 c. green on flown cover from Honda to Barranquilla, the Scadta issues cancelled by
circular SERVICIO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA / HONDA cachets in violet, the 3 c. cancelled
on arrival in Barranquilla in violet. An unusual mixed issue franking. (Photo = 1 152) C12+ C28 6 220 (€ 185)
4429< 15 c. blue, fine used example from base of sheet used on flown 1922 1 c. green on buff postal
stationery newspaper wrapper from Girardot to Barranquilla, the card cancelled with framed
"Girardot" despatch (March 7) and the 15 c. cancelled by circular SERVICIO POSTAL
AEREO / SCADTA / GIRARDOT in violet. An extraordinary 1 c. + 15 c. correctly rated
usage, Dr. Goeggel states 'no more than five known'. (Photo = 1 152) C13 6 250 (€ 210)
4430
4430< 30 c. black on rose & 50 c. pale green, mint blocks of four, all eight stamps being initialled
and signed "G. Mejía" in red ink as a control by Gonzalo Mejía who was the Consular Agent
and representative for SCADTA in New York. Fresh and fine, large part og. Extremely
rare in multiples, believed to be one of just two sets thus (the other set was in the Gebauer C14+ C16
collection) Gebauer EU1 + EU2. var 4* 300 (€ 250)
4431
4431< 1920 (Oct 19): 30 c. black on rose, a fine used example cancelled by oval "Servicio Postal
Aereo / S.C.A. DE T.A." with bird vignette handstamped in violet, only used on the first
Barranquilla-Girardot Flight. Few imperfections but very scarce. C14 300 (€ 250)
Arrival of the 'Colombia'

in Barranquilla

in CHF approx. €
4432< Incoming 1922 cover from Berlin, Germany franked by 3 m. vermilion (2) tied by
despatch datestamps (Sept 8) in black to cover endorsed "Por Hidroavion Barranquilla à
Bogotá", also franked by 1920 SCADTA 30 c. black on rose tied in transit at Barranquilla
SERVICIO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA / BARRANQUILLA in red with receiving mark
on reverse in blue (Oct 2). Mailed on from Girardot by train to Bogotá. Circular SCADTA
/ BOGOTA cachet in red at left and reverse also showing six line handstamped Scadta
advertisement for this service which is advertised to run on Mondays and Thursdays each
week. An exceptional and very rare combination cover. Signed Scheer. C14 6 500 (€ 415)
4433< Experimental Flight 1921 (June 13): SCADTA 30 c. black on rose used on flown cover
from Bogotá, additionally franked by 1917 1 c. green and 3 c. red on yellow (3) for
10 centavos rate, all tied by "Bogotá" datestamps in violet. On arrival in Hamburg the cover
was locally re-addressed and dated "12/7" in blue manuscript. A fine example of airmail
flown during the provisional / experimental period. (Photo = 1 152) C14 6 300 (€ 250)
4434< Regular scheduled Scadta Flights 1921 (Oct 15): Cover from Medellin to London, sent by
train to Puerto Berrio, by air to Barranquilla, and finally by sea to UK; franked by SCADTA
30 c. black on rose tied by "Sociedad Colombo-Alemana / De / Transportes Aereos /
Medellin" cachet in violet with postage 1920 10 c. violet-blue on obverse with fine strike
of HIDROAVION handstamp in violet (applied in Medellin). Cover with minor edge wear,
sensibly opened for Exhibit display. (Photo = 1 152) C14 6 200 (€ 165)
4435< Experimental Flight 1921 (August): SCADTA 30 c. black on rose, marginal, used on flown
cover to Bremen, Germany tied by faint Bogotá datestamp, used with 1920 1 c. green and
3 c. green (3) these last uncancelled; reverse with fine strike of SCADTA / COLOMBIA
three line handstamp in violet, applied in Bogotá. Cover with file fold but most unusual.
(Photo = 1 152) C14 6 150 (€ 125)
4436< 1921 (March 3): First Return Flight Girardot-Barranquilla, cover at double rate bearing
vertical pair of 1920 SCADTA 30 c. black on rose and pair of 1920 5 c. blue all tied to 1920
cover endorsed "Por Hidraplano" at upper left, by neat Bogotá datestamps (March 2). The
cover was flown from Girardot to Barranquilla (datestamp on reverse) and from there the
mail was carried to New York by a United Fruit Company vessel. Extremely scarce, for
further information see Edition D'Or.
Note: Believed to be the first recorded airmail cover to the USA from Colombia.
(Photo = 1 152) C14 6 500 (€ 415)
SCADTA 'Bogota' Junkers F13
4437

in CHF approx. €
4437< Incoming 1921 large part cover from Barbados to Bogotá endorsed "Hidroavion", franked
by 1921 Scadta 30 c. rose on white paper initialled "S. C. A. 30 Nov 1921 - A" (Sociedad
Colombo-Alemana) used with Barbados 1920 2½ d. indigo & ultramarine both tied by
"Barbados" cds's (Dec 1) in black. The 30 c. initialled by Guillermo Manrique Alleyn,
the Consular Agent. Reverse of truncated cover with arrival datesatmp (Dec 22) in red.
Extremely rare (unique) Consular cover, the second earliest combination cover between
Scadta issues and a foreign country's adhesives. Signed Rendon Scott = Unpriced. CLBA1 6 2'000 (€ 1'660)
4438< 30 c. rose on white paper, used on in-coming November 1921 cover front mailed from
Bremen, Germany with 60 pf. maroon (one stamp missing) to Bogotá, cancelled by
Barranquilla time clock with date below "28 Nov 1923" in black. Scarce despite the
faults, with just one other example of a SCADTA-Germany combination (ex the Gebauer
collection, lot 73, cancelled at Barranquilla on the same day) recorded this early.
(Photo = 1 152) C15 (6) 150 (€ 125)
Junkers F13 'Colombia'

landing in Girardot, 1920
4439
in CHF approx. €
4439< Barranquilla - Girardot First Flight 1920 (Oct 19/20): Cover with 50 c. pale green tied by
oval "Servicio Postal Aereo / S.C.A. DE T.A." with bird vignette handstamped in violet (only
used on this Flight), with postage 1917 1 c. green and 2 c. carmine-rose tied by "Girardot"
datestamp in violet and reverse with framed Bogotá datestamps in blue (Oct 21 and 22).
This flight (of 1'000 kms in a Junkers F-13) was the only Flight to bear a 50 centavos air
surcharge, on Oct 18, 1920 SCADTA signed a contract with the Government and the fee was
set at 30 c. for 15 grams. Addressee's name blocked out and file fold, but an excessively rare
cover - just 4 are known from this Flight Muller #11. C16 6 3'000 (€ 2'490)
4440< 30 c. rose on white paper used in combination with rare block of six 50 c. pale green on
large part parcel front cancelled by "5 Dec 1921" Barranquilla time-clock cancellations in
violet; used in combination with Colombia 1917 10 c. slate and 1920 3 c. green and 20 c.
deep green cancelled at Bogotá in red. Despite faults and rate anomaly, a remarkable mixed
issue high franking. (Photo = 1 153) C15+ C16 (6) 150 (€ 125)
4441 4442 4444

in CHF approx. €
4441< Surcharged VALOR 10 CENTAVOS on 50 c. pale green (Type a) handstamped diagonally

reading down to right, a fine mint example from base of the sheet with large part original
gum. Trivial corner bend not affecting appearance of this rare stamp. Signed Brun Gi 3 = £ 1'300/
Scott = $ 1'450. C17 * 300 (€ 250)
4442< Surcharged VALOR 10 CENTAVOS on 50 c. pale green (Type b) handstamped diagonally

reading down to right with variety "1" of "10" inverted, a fine mint example from base of
the sheet with large part original gum. Overall toning mostly on the gummed side but a rare
stamp Gi 4 = £ 1'300/Scott = $ 1'450. C18 * 240 (€ 200)
'Colombia' greeted by the residents of Girardot
4443
4443< Surcharged VALOR 10 CENTAVOS on 50 c. pale green (Type b) handstamped diagonally

reading down to right, a fine used example on flown 1921 cover from Girardot to Neiva,
cancelled by oval SOCIEDAD COLOMBO ALEMANA / CORREOS AEREOS /
GIRARDOT with further fine strike on reverse, used with 1917 ½ c. yellow-bistre pair and
single 2 c. carmine-red tied by two line NAVEGACION AEREA / NEIVA in violet and by
Neiva duplex (Nov 4) in bluish ink. A rare and fine cover.
Note: The start of the scheduled SCADTA service, September 19, 1921; a flight from
Girardot to Neiva was installed at a surcharge of 10 centavos for a single letter. The journey
overland, of just 150 kms, took four days on horseback. C18 6 600 (€ 500)
4444< Surcharged "Valor 10 Centavos" on black on 50 c. pale green (Type c) with surcharge shifted
up and to left, a fine used example cancelled by two line NAVEGACION AEREA / NEIVA
in violet. A very rare stamp Gi 5 = £ 1'200/Scott = $ 1'200. C19 300 (€ 250)
Take off! 'Caldas' en route Girardot
4445
in CHF approx. €
4445< Surcharged "Valor 10 Centavos" on black on 50 c. pale green (Type c) with surcharge variety
"Vaolr" error, used on flown 1921 cover from Girardot to Neiva with Colombia postage
1917 1 c. green and 2 c. carmine-rose tied by oval SOCIEDAD COLOMBO ALEMANA /
CORREOS AEREOS / GIRARDOT in green and by Neiva framed handstamp (Nov 4) in
violet respectively. Exceptional and rare usage of the variety on letter, the earliest recorded
date of use Gi 5a = £ 2'750 mint/Mi 6/III F/II = unpriced/Scott unlisted. C19 var 6 750 (€ 625)
4446
4446< Surcharged "Valor 10 Centavos" on black on 50 c. pale green (Type c), single and vertical strip
of four all used on reverse of 1921 registered cover from Barranquilla to Cologne, Germany
cancelled by three line SOCIEDAD COLOMBO ALEMANA / DE / TRANSPORTES
AEREOS in violet and by Cöln arrival datestamps (Dec 5). Obverse bearing 10 c. blue
registration stamp and postage of 1917 2 c. carmine-red in a strip of five all cancelled in
blue at Barranquilla (Nov 7). Envelope with opening faults of no significance as, although
not flown, this is a remarkable and very rare cover-the largest known multiple of the Type c
overprint recorded Gi 5 = £ 6'000/Mi 6/III = € 7'000/Scott = $ 6'000 off cover.
Provenance: Collection Gebauer, Corinphila sale 136 (May 2003), lot 85. C19 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4447 4448

in CHF approx. €
4447< VALOR 30 CENTAVOS surcharged in violet on 50 c. pale green, a fine mint example from
lower left of the sheet, overprinted Scott Type b, showing raised "N" in "Centavos", fresh
and fine mint with large part original gum. Signed Brun Gi 6 = £ 1'000/Mi 8/I = € 1'100/Scott = $ 925. C20 * 250 (€ 210)
4448< VALOR 30 CENTAVOS surcharged in black on 50 c. pale green, a fine mint example,
overprinted Scott Type b, showing a smaller watery impression of the surcharge, fresh and
fine mint with large part original gum. Signed Hahn Gi 7 = £ 1'000/Mi 8/II = € 1'100/Scott = $ 925. C20 var * 220 (€ 185)
4449
4449< VALOR 30 CENTAVOS surcharged in violet on 50 c. pale green, used example on 1921
cover from Cartagena to Bogotá, showing variety "V" from "Valor" omitted and surcharge
struck inverted,cancelled by oval SOCIEDAD COLOMBO-ALEMANA / CARTAGENA
cachet in black and by Bogota arrival cancelling Colombia 1920 3 c. green in red (Dec 10).
Cover with closed tear in face panel but a unique usage of this rare variety on letter.
Provenance: Collection B. Kaplan. C20 var 6 1'000 (€ 830)
4429 / CHF 250
4428 / CHF 220
4433 / CHF 300
4434 / CHF 200
4435 / CHF 150
4436 / CHF 500
4438 / CHF 150 4453 / CHF 500

4450 / CHF 500
4440 / CHF 150
4458 / CHF 750
4452 / CHF 500
4464 / CHF 500

4459 / CHF 400
4465 / CHF 400 4466 / CHF 150


in CHF approx. €
4450< VALOR 30 CENTAVOS surcharged in grey-black (slight kiss print doubling) on 50 c. pale
green, a fine used example on 1921 cover from Medellin to London tied by SOCIEDAD
COLOMBO-ALEMANA / DE TRANSPORTES AEREOS / MEDELLIN / EL AGENTE
in violet to reverse, franked on front with Colombia 1920 10 c. violet tied by Barranquilla
cds (Nov) and struck with HIDROAVION at Medellin at base. A fine and most attractive
usage. (Photo = 1 153) C20 6 500 (€ 415)
4451
4451< Girardot Provisional 1921 (Oct): VALOR 30 Ctvos / S.C.A.T.A. surcharge in black on
50 c. pale green, a fine mint example with large part orginal gum. A rare stamp. Signed A.
Diena Gi 8 = £ 1'700/Mi 7 = € 2'000/Scott = $ 925. C21 * 300 (€ 250)
4452< Girardot Provisional 1921 (Oct): VALOR 30 Ctvos / S.C.A.T.A. surcharge in black on
50 c. pale green, shifted surcharge slightly up and to left, used example on flown 1921 cover
from Girardot to Barranquilla, tied by SOCIEDAD COLOMBO-ALEMANA / CORREOS
AEREOS / GIRARDOT cachet in red, with 1920 3 c. green tied by Barranquila datestamp
(Dec 2) and time clock of arrival. Corner missing from envelope at top left but a rare and
attractive cover. (Photo = 1 153) C21 6 500 (€ 415)
4453< Experimental Flight 1921 (May 2): Surcharged "30 - 30 c." on SCADTA 50 c. pale green,
used on flown cover addressed to Barranquilla and returned to Bogotá, with postage 1917
3 c. red on yellow tied by "Bogotá" datestamps in violet and by two line "Credito Mercantil"
cachet in violet. Some edge tears to cover and minor faults, the reverse with Barranquilla
blue datestamp (May 6) and red Bogotá datestamp (May 20). It should be noted that the
30 centavos surcharges on the 50 c. pale green are more normally found used in November
and December 1921. The usage on this cover is exceptional and extremely early. Rare.
Signed Rendon Scott = $ 1'450 off cover.
Provenance: Phillips (May 1990), lot 882. (Photo = 1 152) C22 6 500 (€ 415)
4454
4454< Bogotá Provisional 1921 (Dec 22): "$ 0 30" handstamped surcharge in violet on 50 c. pale
green, a fine mint corner marginal example from lower left of sheet (position 41), fresh and
fine, large part og. A rare stamp Gi 10 = £ 2'000/Mi 9/II = € 2'200/Scott = $ 1'850.
Note: Given that this stamp exists on just two covers, both dated December 22, 1921, it must
be assumed to be the issue date. Gibbons states October-November, Michel states November
1921. C23 * 400 (€ 330)
4455
in CHF approx. €
4455< Bogotá Provisional 1921 (Dec 22): "$ 0 30" handstamped surcharge in violet on 50 c. pale
green, fine used top marginal example on 1921 cover from Bogotá to New York, cancelled
by circular SERVICIO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA / BOGOTA in black, with Colombia
1920 3 c. green at right tied in transit at Barranquilla. Reverse with "22 Dec 1921" date
and three line SOCIEDAD COLOMBO-ALEMANA / DE / TRANSPORTES AEREOS in
green applied in Bogotá. Rare - just two covers, both used on the same day, are recorded
bearing this provisional. C23 6 1'500 (€ 1'245)
4456
4457
4456< Bogotá Provisional 1921 (Dec 22): "$ 0 50 c" (error for 30) handstamped surcharge inverted
in violet on 50 c. pale green, the surcharge applied over VALOR 10 CENTAVOS handstamp
in blue (as Scott C18), fine lightly used example. An extraordinary and extremely rare stamp
Gi 16 = £ 2'500. C24 var (*) 500 (€ 415)
4457< Bogotá Provisional 1921 (Dec 22): "$ 0 30 c" handstamped surcharge in violet on vertical
pair of 50 c. pale green, marginal from lower left of sheet cancelled on piece by three line
SOCIEDAD COLOMBO-ALEMANA / DE / TRANSPORTES AEREOS in violet applied
in Bogotá. Rare and appealing piece, a scarce multiple of a rare stamp Gi 11 = £ 3'200/Mi 9/III =
€ 3'400/Scott = $ 2'900. C24 5 600 (€ 500)

in CHF approx. €
4458< Bogotá Provisional 1921 (Oct): "$ 0 30 c." handstamped surcharge in violet on 50 c. pale
green, a used example on 1921 flown cover from Bogotá to Panama and returned to sender,
cancelled by three line SOCIEDAD COLOMBO-ALEMANA / DE / TRANSPORTES
AEREOS in violet at Bogotá and by Barranquilla time clock in violet. Colombia 1920
3 c. green alongside tied in blue, reverse with Panama (Nov 4) arrival in violet and Bogotá
datestamp of return (Nov 24) in red. Some minor faults and creasing but a very rare cover.
(Photo = 1 153) C24 6 750 (€ 625)
4459< Provisionals-Red Typewriter Surcharge 1920 (Nov): "Valor $0/.10" in red on 50 c. pale
green, a fine used example on flown 1921 cover from Neiva to Girardot and thence to Bogotá,
cancelled by NAVEGACION AEREA / DE NEIVA in violet and by oval SOCIEDAD
COLOMBO-ALEMANA / CORREO AEREOS / GIRARDOT cachet in green; also franked
by Colombia 1917 ½ c. yellow bistre pair and single 2 c. carmine-rose tied on arrival (Nov
16) in red. A rare and appealing cover. (Photo = 1 153) 6 400 (€ 330)
Third Issue 1921
4461
4460
4460< Large format Colour Proof on gummed greyish paper for 5 centavos value in dull orange,
final design. Fresh and very fine. C25 Proof * 150 (€ 125)
4461< Large format Colour Proof on un-gummed white glazed paper for 30 centavos value in
black, final design. Fresh and very fine. C29 Proof (*) 150 (€ 125)
4462
4462< Scadta 20 c. red-brown, superb mint marginal strip of three, variety "imperforate between",
fresh and fine unmounted og. Rare Scott = $ 200+. C28a ** 150 (€ 125)
4463
in CHF approx. €
4463< Scadta 10 c. slate green and 20 c. red-brown used on 1923 registered cover front from
Medellin to Bogotá; with handstamped "R" in violet on pair of Scadta 10 c. slate green (Type
1 overprint) - one stamp with handstamped "R" inverted - and 1920 Colombia 3 c. green
all cancelled by SCADTA Medellin datestamps in red (April 23). A remarkable and extremely
rare piece, illustrated in Gebauer "Correo Aereo en Colombia" on page 55. Unique.
Provenance: Collection Gebauer, Corinphila sale 136 (May 2003), lot 116. C26+ C28 6 600 (€ 500)
4464< Germany. Scadta 30 c. green (2, slightly faded) used with Germany 200 m. carmine and
500 m. orange on rare Scadta 50 c. blue postal stationery envelope from Diesenhofen to
Barranquilla, all stamps tied by "Diesenhofen" cds's (March 16, 1923) in black. Circular
Barranquilla transits (April 23) at left and registration handstamp also on front. Rare and
splendid cover. (Photo = 1 153) C29 6 500 (€ 415)
4465< Scadta 30 c. green and 20 c. red-brown, the latter handstamled "R" in violet (Type III,
applied on the stamp and cover inverted) used on flown cover from Cienaga to Bogotá
with 1920 Colombia 3 c. green all cancelled by SERVICIO POSTAL AEREO / SCADTA /
CIENAGA cachets in violet. Some ageing and creasing but an extremely rare usage of this
handstamp on letter - Type III is only found from Cienaga and Santa Marta. Less than five
examples are recorded.
Provenance: Collection J. Myer. (Photo = 1 153) C28+ C29 6 400 (€ 330)
4466< Scadta 30 c. green, 2 pesos rose-red and handstamped "R" (Type 1) on 20 c. red-brown all
used on 1923 flown cover front to Medellin with 1917 20 c. red and 1920 2 c. green and
10 c. blue tied by SCADTA / BOGOTA datestamps in red (April 2). Framed registration
cachet in red centrally struck. A charming and scarce piece. Signed Schoendorf.
(Photo = 1 153) CC29+ C33 (6) 150 (€ 125)
4467
4467< Scadta 5 pesos olive-brown, mint corner pair (positions 24-25) with left hand stamp showing
"Moon" flaw, right hand stamp showing "Dot between OM of Colombia" flaw, fresh and
very fine, unmounted og. Signed Brun Gi 28 = £ 750/Mi 20 = € 800/Scott = $ 650. C35 ** 180 (€ 150)
4468
in CHF approx. €
4468< Surcharged "VALOR 20 Ctvs." in violet on 50 c. pale green diagonally reading down in
violet used on flown 1921 double rate cover to Bogotá with 1921 30 c. rose on white paper
cancelled by circular "SCADTA / Barranquilla" cachets in violet, time clock at left and
dated '18 Dec 1921' below; additionally franked by 1917 postage 3 c. red on yellow pair
cancelled in Barranquilla in blue-black. A fine and scarce cover. C36+ C15 6 750 (€ 625)
4469
4469< Provisional "30 cent." surcharge in violet on 10 c. yellow applied in Bogotá, fine used
example on flown 1922 advertising envelope from Bogotá to Barranquilla, cancelled by
circular SERVICIO POSTAL SEREO / SCADTA / BOGOTA cachet in violet and 1920
Colombia 3 c. green tied on arrival at Barranquilla in blue (May 7). A fine and very rare
franking, this stamp was used on 5 May, 1922 only. Almost certainly the finest known usage
of this stamp on letter.
Provenance: Phillips (May 1990), lot 897. C37 6 750 (€ 625)
Scadta 1923-1929
The six Junker F 13 together

ex 4470 Scott 2012 Start price Start price
in CHF approx. €
4470< Scadta set of 13 values to 5 peso complete mint, with registration "R" on 20 c. grey (2) one
with "thick foot to R" variety, fresh and fine, unmounted og. Gi 37/49+R50 = £ 200/Mi 29/40 = € 180/ C38/C50+
Scott = $ 200. CF1 ** 80 (€ 65)
4471< Scadta 5 c., 15 c., 1 peso and 20 c. registration stamp used on 1928 registered First Flight
cover with 1926 Colombia 4 c. blue (2) and 8 c. blue (2) all tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereos
Scadta / Barranquilla" cds's (Oct 20). Framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Colombia-Ecuador / Peru" in blue C38+ C40+
at lower left and Paita arrival (Oct 22) on reverse. Scarce cover Muller #48. (Photo = 1 160) C47+ CF1 6 120 (€ 100)
4472< Scadta 10 c. green and 20 c. grey used with Ecuador 1925 5 c. rose pair and 10 c. yellow
green all tied by framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Internacional / De Equador / Junio 16 de
1928" cachets in blue-black. Barranquilla (June 17) arrival cds on reverse of a fine and
scarce cover. (Photo = 1 160) C39+ C41 6 160 (€ 135)
4473< Scadta 10 c. green and 20 c. grey used on 1927 First Flight covers to and from Cali, franked
additionally with Colombia 1917 2 c. carmine-rose pair or 1926 4 c. blue, all tied by "Servicio
De Transportes Aereos Scadta / Cali" or "Barranquilla" cds's. Framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Interoceanico / De
Buenaventura A Barranquilla" in red at base on each Muller #41+42. (Photo = 1 160) C39+ C41 6 150 (€ 125)
4474< Scadta 15 c. carmine pair used on 1925 First Flight cover with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue to
Costa Rica, tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereo / Barranquilla" datestamps in black
(Aug 9), with framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Colombia / America Central" in violet
alongside, reverse with San Jose (Aug 15) arrival datestamp in violet. A rare flight with few
letters carried Muller #33 = 3'500 pts.
Note: Operated under contract with Condor Sindicato, the Survey Flights were undertaken
using two Dornier-Wal Flying Boats. (Photo = 1 160) C40 6 220 (€ 185)
4475< Scadta 30 c. blue used on 1924 flown cover with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue each tied by
"Scadta / Barranquilla" datestamps in black. As there was just a single letter addressed
to Calamar on that day, the large green routing label was applied to the cover. Rare and
splendid Exhibit piece. (Photo = 1 160) C42 6 250 (€ 210)
4476< Scadta 30 c. blue used on 1925 First Flight cover with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue to Canal
Zone, tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereo / Barranquilla" datestamps in black (Aug
10), with framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Colombia / America Central" in violet alongside,
reverse with "Panama/4" (Aug 12), Cristobal (Aug 12) and Ancon (Aug 13) datestamps. A
rare flight with few letters carried Muller #32 = 3'500 pts.
4477< Scadta 30 c. blue used on 2nd Experimental 1927 Flight cover to Barranquilla endorsed
"Per Hydroplane Pacifico", in combination with Curacao adhesives (8 different) all tied by
"Curacao" cds's (March 17) in black.An attractive andd scarce cover with just 180 flown
Muller #4. (Photo = 1 160) C42 6 160 (€ 135)
4478< Scadta 30 c. blue used on 1925 First Flight cover with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue to
Honduras, tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereo / Bogota" datestamps in black (Aug 3)
and Barranquilla transit (Aug 10), with framed "Primer Correo Aereo / Colombia / America
Central" in violet alongside, reverse with Amapala (Aug 18) arrival datestamp in violet and
thence to Tegucigalpa (Aug 20). Minor faults but a rare flight with few letters carried Muller
#35 = 3'500 pts.
4479< 1925 (Sept 11): Central America Survey Flight, cover carried by Scadta / Condor Sindicato;
franked by 1925 $ 1 black & scarlet tied by "Registration / Belize British Honduras"
datestamp (Sept 11) in black. Scadta airmail label at left, flown to Cuba and thence to
West Palm Beach, thence to New York. Rare and very fine, just 2 covers are recorded by
Moorhouse. Muller unlisted. (Photo = 1 160) 136 6 300 (€ 250)
4472 / CHF 160

4471 / CHF 120
4476 / CHF 220
4474 / CHF 220
4475 / CHF 250

ex 4473 / CHF 150
4479 / CHF 300 4477 / CHF 160

4478 / CHF 180
4481 / CHF 150
4483 / CHF 150

ex 4482 / CHF 150
ex 4486 / CHF 160
4484 / CHF 150
4485 / CHF 150 4487 / CHF 160

4480
in CHF approx. €
4480< Canal Zone 1925: Overprinted 1 c. green, 2 c. carmine and 3 c. purple, used on Central
America Survey Flight cover carried by Scadta / Condor Sindicato; tied by COLOMBIA
CENTRAL AMERICA AIRMAIL / PIONEER TRIP cachets in violet (Aug 14). Reverse
with San Jose, Costa Rica datestamps in red-violet (Aug 14 and Aug 15). Fresh and very
fine a rare Flight, just 25 letters carried Muller #5 = 5'000 pts. (Photo = 1 162) 71+ 73+ 84 6 300 (€ 250)
4481< Scadta 3 pesos violet used on flown 1928 cover to Guayaquil, Ecuador additionally franked
by Colombia 1917 20 c. red and 1926 1 c. green all tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereos
/ Barranquilla" datestamps (June 10) in black, with framed First Flight Colombia - Ecuador
cachet in violet at left, reverse showing two Guayaquil arrivals (June 12). File fold away
from adhesives, otherwise fine Muller #46.
Note: The Hydroplane 'Boyaca' piloted by Herbert Boy with Hermann Kuehl as passenger
flew from Barranquilla, stopping at Cartagena, thereafter flying along the Atrato and San
Juan rivers to Buenaventura. (Photo = 1 161) C49 6 150 (€ 125)
4482< Scadta 10 c. red brown (2) used with 1925 Colombia 4 c. blue all tied to "Bogotá-Cali" First
Flight cover by "Scadta / Bogota" datestamps (July 31) in black with Cali arrival cds (Aug
1) and second cover from flight with Scadta 10 c. deep green (2) used with 1925 Colombia
4 c. blue; with Guayaquil arrival (Aug 2) on reverse, fine covers Muller #59.
(Photo = 1 161) C56+ C57 6 150 (€ 125)
4483< Scadta 30 c. grey-blue used on 1929 First Flight cover to Canal Zone, with Colombia 1925
4 c. blue tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereos / Buenaventura" datestamp in black with
violet 'Buenaventura-Zona del Canal" cachet at left and arrival (Sept 13) on reverse. Scarce
flight Muller #60. (Photo = 1 161) C59 6 150 (€ 125)
Free Franking
4484< Free Franking for Scadta Officials 1923 (July 2): Cover mailed from Bogotá to Colombian
Embassy in Berne, sent without Scadta adhesives, franked by 1920 1 c. green and 1923 3 c.
blue in a strip of three all cancelled by "Scadta / Bogota" datestamps in red. There was no
'free' franking privelege for Consular Mail at this time and thus the sender must have been a
senior employee of Scadta. An unusual cover. (Photo = 1 161) 361+ 372 6 150 (€ 125)
4485< Free Franking for Kemmerer Commission 1923 (July 26): Cover endorsed "Hidroplane"
without Scadta franking, struck on reverse with "Republica de Colombia / Mision De
Consejeros Financieros / Ley 60 de 1922" bearing Colombia 1923 3 c. blue tied in violet
at Bogotá and also struck with POR HIDROAVION and mailed to USA. Scarce and most
unusual cover.
Note: Law 60 of 1922 stated that a commission of economic consultants, under Professor
Kemmerer of Princeton University, was established in Bogotá in order to organise the
Central Bank. The members of the Commission enjoyed a free franking privelege from
Scadta. (Photo = 1 161) 372 6 150 (€ 125)
4486< Free Franking for House of Representatives & Courts of Justice 1924/25: Covers (2)
both set stampless as these Offices enjoyed both free postage and free Scadta concessions,
both on printed or embossed stationery and counter-signed on reverse, each struck with "Of.
/ CORREO AEREO / BOGOTA" handstamps in red, with "Scadta / Bogota" cds's alongside
and both mailed to Cartagena. (Photo = 1 161) 6 160 (€ 135)

in CHF approx. €
4487< Free Franking for Cosada 1926 flown cover, trimmed at top, franked solely by
Colombia 1925 4 c. violet tied by "Bucaramanga" cds in red (March 25), with "Correo
Aereo" label alongside, mailed to New York and struck with "Of. / CORREO AEREO /
BUCARAMANGA" Scadta cachet in violet. Reverse with notation (Cosada) and signature
of sender, the Pilot Herbert Boy, alongside Barranquilla transit (March 31) cds. Scarce and
very early usage. (Photo = 1 161) 383 6 160 (€ 135)
4488< Free Franking for Cosada 1928 flown cover addressed to 'Flight' magazine in London,
sent registered and franked solely by Colombia 1925 4 c. blue pair and 1926 8 c. blue to
pay the single rate, tied by Bucaramanga datestamps (Jan 5) in black. Registered cachet and
label at base and struck with green "Of. / CORREO AEREO / BUCARAMANGA" cachet
to show concession. New York transits (Jan 19) on reverse of a fine and scarce cover.
(Photo = 1 164) 342+ 401 6 180 (€ 150)
4489< Free Franking for Military 1932 (Oct 8): SCADTA printed envelope to Scadta Offices
in Bogotá, struck with framed CORREO AEREO / FRANCO and circular "Correo Aereo
Militar / Bogota" in black. The cover addressed to the Pilot Herbert Boy and erased for
Pilot Kuehl instead. A most unusual cover.
Note: The Scientific section of Scadta was engaged in aerial photography for the Instituto
Geográfico MIlitar at this time. (Photo = 1 164) 6 150 (€ 125)
Correo Rapido
4490
4490< "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow in a strip of three tied to November 1927 cover from
Cúcuta to Bogotá, with Scadta 1923 30 c. blue and 60 c. brown used with Colombia 1925
4 c. blue (3) flown to Bucaramanga (Nov 21) and thence to Bogotá. Reverse with interesting
18 line advertising slogan to use (and defend the use of) the Colombian Airmail system.
Triple rate and triple issue franking and an exceptional and very early "Correo Rapido"
usage, sensibly opened for Exhibit display Gebauer DES a. C42 6 250 (€ 210)
4491< "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow used on flown 1928 cover from Pamplona to
Barranquilla, with 1923 Scadta 15 c. red pair and Colombia 1925 4 c. blue all tied by
"Scadta / Bucaramanga" datestamps (May 11) respectively; reverse "Scadta / Barranquilla"
of the following day. (Photo = 1 164) C40 6 150 (€ 125)
4488 / CHF 180 4489 / CHF 150
4492 / CHF 200

4491 / CHF 150
4495 / CHF 180
4493 / CHF 150
4494 / CHF 160 4496 / CHF 200

4497 / CHF 150
4510 / CHF 400
4512 / CHF 200

4498 / CHF 150
4513 / CHF 350

4514 / CHF 200
4516 / CHF 300 4518 / CHF 500


in CHF approx. €
4492< "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow used on flown 1928 cover from Pamplona to New
York via Bucarmanga with 1923 Scadta 30 c. blue and Colombia 1925 4 c. blue all tied by
"Pamplona" framed despacth datestamps in violet (Aug 18) with "Scadta / Bucaramanga"
transit (Aug 20) alongside. Barranquilla transit (Aug 22) on reverse. Minor imperfections
but a scarce usage. (Photo = 1 164) C42 6 200 (€ 165)
4493< "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow used on flown 1929 cover from Puerto Wilches to
Barranca Bermeja, with Scadta 1929 20 c. carmine and Colombia 1917 2 c. carmine-rose
pair all tied by "Scadta / Pto. Wilches" datestamps (Aug 12) in black. (Photo = 1 164) C58 6 150 (€ 125)
4494< "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow used on flown 1930 cover from Cúcuta to Athens/
Greece, franked additionally with Scadta 1929 10 c. red-brown and 20 c. carmine and
Colombia 1926 8 c. dark blue all tied by "Cucuta" datestamps. Reverse with Barranquilla
transit (Feb 25) and Athens arrival (March 18). (Photo = 1 164) C56+ C58 6 160 (€ 135)
Norte de Santander
4495< "Norte de Santander" 4 c. blue used on 1929 cover from Cúcuta to New York, franked by 1929
Scadta 30 c. grey blue and Colombia 1925 4 c. blue all tied by "Cucuta" datestamps in black
(Sept 14). Bucaramanga transit cds above (Sept 16). Reverse with 6 line Scadta advertisement
in blue and Barranquilla transit cds. A scarce and fine franking. (Photo = 1 164) C59 6 180 (€ 150)
4496< "Santander" 2 c. green in a horizontal pair used on 1928 flown cover from Socorro to Bogotá,
with Scadta 1923 30 c. blue and Colombia 1926 4 c. deep blue all cancelled by "Socorro"
datestamps (March 24) in black. Reverse with Bucaramanga (March 25) and Bogotá arrival
(March 28). A fine and scarce usage. (Photo = 1 164) C42 6 200 (€ 165)
4497< "Santander" 4 c. green used on 1929 flown cover from San Gil to New York, with Scadta
1923 30 c. blue and Colombia 1926 4 c. deep blue all cancelled by "San Gil" datestamps
(Jan 23) in black. Reverse with Bucaramanga (Jan 25) and Barranquilla transits. A fine and
scarce cover. (Photo = 1 165) C42 64 150 (€ 125)
4498< "Santander" 2 c. green in a horizontal pair used on 1930 flown cover from San Gil to
Bucaramanga, without a Scadta adhesive but with Colombia 1926 4 c. deep blue cancelled
by "San Gil" datestamp (Aug 27) in blue. Reverse with Bucaramanga (Aug 28) arrival. An
unusual usage. (Photo = 1 165) 6 150 (€ 125)
4499< The small collection on leaves with "Correo Rapido" 4 c. green on yellow (10) mint
showing the two types with blocks; covers (2) and a front with usages of the 4 c., Santander
rectangular issue with study of the mint or used adhesives (38) including multiples and
a cover, Cosada Santander issue with some mint including a complete sheet of 50 of the
numeral 2 c. green and two further covers. (Photo = 1 www) 6 300 (€ 250)
Scadta Consular Mail
4500
4501
4500< Germany 1921: Handstamped "A" (Type 1, 20 mm surcharge, overprinted in Berlin) in

black on handstamped "R" in red on 20 c. red-brown, a fine and fresh mint example of a very
rare stamp Mi LA12 = Unpriced mint/Scott = $ 1'250. CFLA1 * 400 (€ 330)
4501< Germany 1921: Handstamped "A" (Type 1) in black on 20 c. red brown, a fine mint
horizontal pair showing variety imperforate between vertically, fresh and fine, large part
original gum. Exceptionally rare Mi LA4 var = Unpriced/Scott = $ 1'000. CLA4a * 300 (€ 250)

in CHF approx. €
4502< Germany 1921: Handstamped "A" (Type 1) in black on 20 c. red brown, a single and
fine used horizontal pair showing variety imperforate between vertically tied to 1923
flown front of cover from Elberfeld by SCADTA / BARRANQUILLA cds's in red; with
Inflation franking of 22.5 million marks made up of 2 m. on 200 m. carmine (10) and single
500'000 m. brown all tied by despatch cds's (Oct 13) in black which also ties "Par Avion
/ Barranquilla-Neiva" label at lower left. Extremely rare - the sole recorded usage of the
imperforate between variety on letter.
Note: From September 1, 1923 Scadta and Reichspost issues were authorised as mixed
frankings on departure. CLA4a (6) 1'000 (€ 830)
ex 4504 ex 4505
4503
4503< Argentina & Uruguay & Brazil 1923 Scadta 2 pesos orange, the vertical pair handstamped
"A-U." in black (Type 2, 6.5mm) on upper stamp and "Br." in black on lower stamp (Type
1), of fine appearance, upper stamp with crease and without gum and ageing between, but a
great rarity with just two such pairs recorded. Signed Cole, Kessler. CLAU20+
Provenance: Collections Cole; Perez. CLBR9 (*) 500 (€ 415)
4504< Brazil 1923 Scadta mint set of 12 values (including registration 20 c.), all handstamped
"Br." in black (type 1, 9.5mm), some with thins and the 60 c. unused but scarce Mi 254/LA 265 = CLBR1/
€ 2'000/Scott = $ 900+. CFLBR2 * 150 (€ 125)
4505< Brazil 1923 Scadta set of 12 values (including registration 20 c.), all handstamped "BR." in
black (Type 2, 7mm), fresh and very fine for these, one or two with minor skips on reverse, CLBR12/
3 p. with thin, large part og. A rare set Mi 266/LA 277 = € 2'700+/Scott = $ 1'100+. CFLBR3 * 300 (€ 250)
4506 4507

in CHF approx. €
4506< Canada 1923 Scadta "R" in red on 20 c. grey, handstamped "CA." in black (Type 1, 7mm), a
fine used example on piece with Colombia 1920 1 c. green and 5 c. blue all tied by "Servicio
De Transportes Aereos / Barranquilla" datestamps (July 22, 1931). Rare and most attractive
piece Mi LA 301 = € 650/Scott = $ 550. CFLCA1 5 240 (€ 200)
4507< Canada 1923 Scadta 20 c. grey, 60 c. brown and 1 peso black, all handstamped "CA." in
black (Type 1, 7mm), fine used on parcel piece with Canada Admiral 5 c. violet in a block CLCA4+
of four all tied by 1929 machine cancellation in black. Rare and attractive piece Mi LA 293+ LA CLCA7+
296 + LA 297 = € 300/Scott = $ 450+. CLCA8 5 200 (€ 165)
4508
4508< Costa Rica 1923 Scadta 30c. blue with handstamped Consular "C.R." overprint in black,
variety surcharge doubled, used on 1926 cover endorsed "Por Correo Hidroavion" with
Costa Rica 1921 10 c. carmine tied in violet at San José (Oct 15), the Scadta 30 c. tied by
"Servicio De Transportes Aereo Scadta / Barranquilla" cds (Oct 25) in black, thence flown
on to Medellin. A remarkable cover, the sole recorded "Surcharge Double" used on cover
from any Consular Agency. CLCR5 var 6 1'000 (€ 830)
ex 4509
Junker F 13 'Magealena'

in CHF approx. €
4509< United States 1921: Scadta third issue handstamped "E.U." in violet (Type 1, 6½mm.), the
complete mint set of 11 values and additionally 5 c. and 10 c. handstamped in black; fair to
fine examples, some with light toning, and small part og. or unused. Five values signed 'MC' CLEU14/
and the 5 peso value signed Kessler Scott = $ 600+. CLEU24 * 150 (€ 125)
4510< United States 1921: Scadta 30 c. green pair handstamped "E.U." in violet (Type 1, 6½mm.)
used on 1923 double rate cover from Boston with USA 2 c. carmine horizontal pair all
cancelled by SCADTA / BARRANQUILLA datestamps in red (June 23). Backstamped at
Bogotá (June 26). An unusual cover as there are no Colombia stamps present and the cover
should have travelled via Gonzalo Mejia in New York for shipping as an enclosure. Slightly
trimmed at left but a remarkable and attractive usage. (Photo = 1 165) CLEU18 6 400 (€ 330)
4511
4511< United States 1923 Scadta 30 c. blue, handstamped "E.U." in black, (Type 1, 6.5mm),
horizontal strip of three and strip of four, all tied to piece by "Servicio Postal Aereos
Scadta / Barranquilla" datestamps (July 16, 1923) in red. A fine and very rare multiple
usage. CLEU29 5 150 (€ 125)
4512< United States 1923 Scadta 60 c. brown, handstamped "E.U." in black, (Type 1, 6.5mm),
used with Colombia 1921 3 c. on 4 c. violet tied to 1924 flown cover from Boston to
Medellin by "Servicio Postal Aereos Scadta / Barranquilla" datestamps (April 2, error for
June 2) in black. Reverse of cover with Medellin, (June 5) datestamp in blue. Scarce and fine
cover. (Photo = 1 165) CLEU30 6 200 (€ 165)
4513< United States 1923/28 Scadta 30 c. blue with machine overprint "EU" in black and
USA Washington 2 c. carmine, each tied to 1929 cover to Bogotá by six line blue cachet
"Vuelo / NEW YORK-BOGOTA / Aereoplano "RICUARTE" / piloto: Benjamin Mendez
/ Suscripcion evantada por / "MUNDO-AL-DIA" 1929" in blue with repeated fine strike
below. The Pilot, Benjamin Mendez left New York on November 23, arriving in Colón
(Panama) on December 1, in Barranquilla on Dec 30 and at Girardot on the same day. The
flight was beset by problems and thus reached Bogotá only on January 2, 1929. There were
just 25 letters carried. Rare. (Photo = 1 165) CLEU54 6 350 (€ 290)
4514< Great Britain 1923 Scadta 30 c. blue with handstamped "G.B." surcharge (Type 1, 6.5mm)
in violet, variety "surcharge inverted", used on 1924 Consular envelope from London
to Bogotá, with Colombia 1923 3 c. blue, both tied by "Servicio De Transportes Aereo
/ Barranquilla" datestamps in black. Reverse with Bogotá arrival (Nov 5). Some faults to
adhesives and envelope but rare. (Photo = 1 165) CLGB33 var 6 200 (€ 165)
4515< Panama 1921: Scadta handstamped "P." (Type 1 in black, 7 mm) 5 c. orange and two
slightly faded 30 c. green used on 1923 flown cover endorsed "Recomendado" and "Por
Hidroavion" in red (with enumerator marking in black); all tied by SCADTA / PANAMA
datestamps in red (Feb 9), reverse with Panama 1920 5 c. blue tied by Bogotá cds's (Feb
18) alongside framed red advertisement "Informaciones y Estampillas donde / Manuel J.
Castillo G. / Cuidad de Panamá, Apartado 130". Extremely scarce cover. Signed Sanabria. CLP12+
(Photo = 1 173) CLP16 6 800 (€ 665)
Zeppelin
Combination Covers Scott 2012 Start price Start price
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4516< 1929: First flight to America May 16 - 17, interrupted at Cuers - Combination cover
adressed to Ing. Josef Sonntag in Cali/Colombia franked with Zeppelin stamp 4 RM tied
by Friedrichshafen machine cancel (15.5.) showing special delay cachet in red alongside to
New York (Aug. 5) sent by ship mail to Colombia and despatched for Scadta with machine
overprint EU on 20 c. grey on front plus additional 6 c. franking on reverse, all tied by
"SERVICIO TRANSPORTES AEREOS CALI 23.VIII.29" cds., only few covers with and
without Scadta franking known. (Photo = 1 165) 26A 6 300 (€ 250)
4517
4517< 1930: South America flight May 18 - June 6, combination cover addressed to Erwin C. Ettel
c/o. Scadta in Barranquilla franked with Zeppelin issue 2 x 2RM blue plus 4 RM brown,
tied by "Friedrichshafen 18.5.30 17-18" cds. and sent via New York to Havanna/Cuba (June
2), then ship mail to Barranquilla (16. VI.) and despatched to Bogota showing "SERVICIO
AEREO SCADTA GIRARDOT 17.VI.1930" cds. and Bogota arrival mark (18. VI.) on
reverse Sieger = € 600/Frankatur Mi = € 1'300). 57NN 6 500 (€ 415)
4518< 1932: First South America flight March 20 - 29, Registered cover franked with 2.20 k.
plus Colombia semi official 6 c. Ribon Express delivery stamp in red (irreg. perfs.), all
tied by "Malmö 1 Luftpost 19.3.32 8.9" cds.'s and sent by 'connection flight Berlin' via
Friedrichshafen to Pernambuco (23.III.), ship mail to New York (20.4.) and forwarded by
air via Atlanta and Miami (21.4.) to SCADTA at Barranquilla (25.IV.) and backstamped in
Bogota (26.IV) on reverse. Rare combination cover without Scadta franking from Sweden.
(Photo = 1 165) 138B 6 500 (€ 415)
The Scadta Operations in Ecuador
ex 4520
ex 4519
in CHF approx. €
4519< 1928 (Aug 17): Unissued Scadta / Ecuador set of five printed by Wilfrido Moreno in
Guayaquil, fresh and fine mint, all overprinted "Provisional" in red or balck. Large part og.,
a scarce set as most of the remainders were destroyed when the set was turned down for
issue by the Scadta board. * 150 (€ 125)
4520< 1928 (Aug 28) Provisional Overprint on Scadta, 45 degree "Provisional" surcharge
diagonally struck in red, the set of five values mint, the "R" overprinted registration 20 c.
grey and a small mint study of the 1 s. on 20 grey (four) all with minor overprint differences.
One or two with faults but majority fresh and fine, large part og. Scott = $ 850+. C1/C5+ CF1 * 180 (€ 150)
4521
4521< Provisional Overprint 50 c. on 10 c. green, 75 c. on 15 c. red and 1 s. on 20 c. grey;

overprinted in red at 41 degree angle by "Artes Gráficas Senefelder" in single operation,
the set of three values in fresh and fine mint blocks of four, 50 c. with some minor ageing
otherwise large part or unmounted og Gi 8/10 = £ 3'200/Mi 1 II / 3 II = € 3'500+/Scott = $ 2'300+. C1a/c3a 4*/** 600 (€ 500)
4522< Provisional Overprint 50 s. on 10 c. green, a horizontal strip of three used with Ecuador
1928 10 c. black on flown 1928 cover to USA, all tied by Guayaquil Scadta datestamps in
black. Reverse with Barranquilla transit (March 14). Imperfections but a scarce franking.
(Photo = 1 173) C1 6 160 (€ 135)

in CHF approx. €
4523< Provisional Overprint 75 s. on 15 c. carmine used with Ecuador 1928 10 c. black on flown
1928 cover to Berlin tied by Guayaquil Scadta advertising machine postamark in black
(March 26). Flap missing but part Barranquilla transit cds on reverse. A scarce stamp on
letter. (Photo = 1 173) C2 6 160 (€ 135)
4524< Provisional Overprint 1½ s. on 30 c. blue, "R" optd. 20 c. grey and Ecuador 1925 10 c.
yellow green all used on registered 1928 flown cover from Guayaquil to Bogotá, cancelled
by circular Flight cachets in violet (August 28). Framed special registration cachet below
and reverse with Bogotá arrival (Sept 1) datestamps in black. Some small imperfections but
rare, the cover being mailed on First Day of Issue of the provisionals. (Photo = 1 173) C4+ CLF1 6 300 (€ 250)
4525< Provisional Overprint 1½ s. on 30 c. blue and 3 s. on 60 c. brown used on cover to England

with Ecuador 1925 10 c. yellow green and 1928 50 c. on 1 s. green all tied by Guayaquil
circular despatch datestamps (December 7) in blue. Reverse with Barranquilla transit (Dec
10) in black. An unusual cover. (Photo = 1 173) C4+ C5 6 150 (€ 125)
4526
4526< Provisional Overprint "50 cts. 50" on 10 c. green, a fine mint example with large part og.
Rare stamp, just 100 overprinted thus Scott = $ 700. C6 * 200 (€ 165)
4528
4527
4527< Provisional Overprint "50 cts. 50" on 10 c. green, a fine mint marginal block of four, fresh
and very fine, full unmounted og. Extremely rare multiple of this rare stamp, just 100
overprinted thus in error Scott = $ 2'800+. C6 4** 1'000 (€ 830)
4528< Provisional Overprint "50 cts. 50" on 10 c. green, a fine used example tied to piece by
"Esmeraldas" datestamp (Nov 7, 1928). A wonderful example of this extremely rare stamp,
just 100 printed and much rarer in used condition. Signed Herbert Bloch Scott = $ 1'700. C6 5 500 (€ 415)
4515 / CHF 800
4523 / CHF 160
4522 / CHF 160
4525 / CHF 150

4524 / CHF 300
4534 / CHF 150 4532 / CHF 240

4529
in CHF approx. €
4529< Provisional Overprint "50 cts. 50" on 10 c. green, a fine used example on 1928 cover in
combination with 1½ s. on 30 c. blue and Ecuador 1925 1 c. light blue block of four and
2 c. dark violet (3) all tied by GUAYAQUIL / SCADTA datestamps (Aug 28) in violet with
Barranquilla arrival cds (Aug 30) in black alongside. An extremely rare franking used on
the first day of service and issue and also a choice example of this very rare stamp (just 100
overprinted) used on letter. C4+ C6 6 1'200 (€ 995)
4530 4531
4530< 1928 (Aug 28): "Unissued" variety "75 Cts. 75" on Scadta 15 c. carmine, mint example of
this contentious stamp (Gebauer 2ECa = $ 1'500 in 1963), listed and unpriced in most catalogues, fresh
and very fine, large part original gum. A rarity Mi 2F = € 12'000. * 3'000 (€ 2'490)
4531< 1928 (Aug 28): "Unissued" variety "75 Cts. 75" on Scadta 15 c. carmine, a used example
of this contentious stamp (Gebauer 2ECa = $ 1'500 in 1963), listed and unpriced in most catalogues,
fresh and very fine, cancelled by large part Scadta datestamp (12.III1929) in black. A rarity
of Airmail philately. Signed Herbert Bloch Mi 2F = € 12'000 mint, unpriced used. 3'000 (€ 2'490)

in CHF approx. €
4532< 1930 (Nov 16): Commercial cover, addressee's name erased, with Scadta 75 c. green and 1½ s.
grey blue pair used with Ecuador 1930 1 s. carmine airmail (7 examples, one with fault),
flown from Bahia de Caraquez to Cristobal/Canal Zone and additionally franked by USA
Airmail 20 c. on 2 c. red (5, one with small inclusion) and cancelled at Cristobal (Nov 16) in
black. Cover endorsed "Came to hand torn" and resealed by British Post Offfice with "Found C17+ C19+
Open and Officially Secured" label at right. Despite faults a rare cover. (Photo = 1 173) C26 6 240 (€ 200)
4533
4533< 1929 (March 12): Registration 1 s. on Scadta 20 c. grey overprinted in red at 41 degree angle
by "Artes Gráficas Senefelder" in single operation, a fresh and fine mint block of four, large
part or unmounted og Gi R11 = £ 1'400/Mi 6 II = € 1'440/Scott = $ 560. CF1a 4*/** 300 (€ 250)
4534< 1929 (May 5): Registered cover from the Bolivian Legation in Quito to Paris, franked by
Scadta 1929 3 s. brown and "R" on 1 s. rose registration tied by Quito cds. Registration
cachet alongside and reverse with Barranquilla transit (May 11) in blue and Paris arrival
cds. (Photo = 1 173) C21+ CF2 6 150 (€ 125)
The starting prices in our catalogues are in Swiss Francs (CHF); 1 CHF = approx. 0.83 EUR resp. 1 EUR = approx. 1.20 CHF -
100 CHF = approx. 83 EUR / 1’000 CHF = approx. 830 EUR (corresponding to the average exchange rate as per end of
(January 2013). Invoices will be issued in CHF only.
Start prices in Euro (EUR) indicated in the catalogues are only for information.
F o r y o u r w r i t t e n b i d s k i n d l y u s e A L WAY S S w i s s F r a n c s ( C H F ) !

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178 Corinphila Auction · 27 February 2013 1

Wednesday 27 February 2013, 15:00 h

The Dr. HUGO GOEGGEL Collection (Part 1)

1843 (August 1): 30 reis black

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Printing Press of the 1843 Bull's Eye

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4015 4016 4017

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4026 4027 4028

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4041 4042 4043 4045

THE 30 RÉIS BULL’S EYES INTERPANEL:

First Period – 1950 to 1974

Second Period – 1974 to 1985

Third Period – 1986 to 1993

Fourth Period – 1993 to 2013

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Miners in Lavras, Minas ca. 1840

Victoria ca. 1845

1843 (August 1): 60 reis black

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4072 4073 4074

4075 4076 4077

4081 4082 4083

4084 4085 4086

4087 4088 4089

4090 4091 4092

4093 4094 4095

4102 4103 4104

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The original block of 20.

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Avenue of Glory, Rio de Janeiro

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1843 (August 1): 90 reis black

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4158 4159 4160

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4170 4171 4172

4173 4174 4175 4176

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