Lot
2688 
Greece, 1862, Hermes Head, Athens print, 80L carmine on pale rose, in combination with 1862-64 Hermes Head, Athens print, 2l bister + 10l orange +40l lilac (17, 19, 21) all with ample to huge margins, on 1866 folded letter from Paris, France to Athens, manuscript "Via Marseilles" routing endorsement and Paris origin cds at upper right partially obstructed by 10l stamp, all tied by Athens cds's, red manuscript "132" due rating with stamps paying rate, Extremely Fine; with 1991 P.F. certificate. Michel No. 22 I.Scott No. 22 Estimate $500 - 750.
A WONDERFUL FOUR COLOR FRANKING WITH BEAUTIFUL LARGE HERMES HEADS IN PERFECT CONDITION.
Realized: $900
Lot
2689
Greece, 1872, Hermes Head, Athens print, 20L deep blue on bluish, in combination with 1872, Hermes Head, Athens print, 10L red orange on greenish (40) on cover to Wiscasset, Me., tied by Kepkypa cds's (Island of Corfu) with additional strike alongside, bold red "London, Paid, 10 Au 75" transit cds, blue "Chaplain D.H. Tribon, U.S. Navy, Aug 5, 1875" oval corner card date stamp; light horizontal cover bend, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 41 Estimate $500 - 750.
A VERY RARE TRANS-ATLANTIC USAGE OF THE LARGE HERMES HEADS ON COVER TO THE UNITED STATES.
Realized: $900
Lot
2690
Sardinia, 1855-63 Victor Emmanuel II 80c yellow, in combination with 1855-63, 10c grayish brown + 20c indigo + 10c red (11h, 12d, 13c) on folded letter sheet to Valparaiso, Chile, all tied by "Genova, Mag 25, 60" cds's, manuscript "Via de Inglaterra" routing endorsement at top, red "Sardaigne, Mai 27, 60" and "London, Paid, My 28, 60" transit cds's with "P.P." handstamp for ful prepayment, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 14a Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A WONDERFUL AND RARE FOUR COLOR FRANKING BEARING THE 80C YELLOW ISSUE ON COVER TO VALPARAISO, CHILE.
Lot
2691
Papal/Roman States, 1869 Mourning Cover, lovely four color franking, including 80c, tied by lozenge cancels on small cover with black border & matching lettersheets written in English, to Brunswick, Maine, several indistinct postmarks, Very Fine and attractive.Scott No. 21, 22, 23, 25 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE MOURNING COVER USE FROM THE PAPAL STATES TO THE UNITED STATES.
Lot
2692
Tuscany, 1851, 9cr gray lilac, clear to huge margins showing portions of adjacent stamps at top and left, canceled by "Livorno, Set 19, 1866" cds with second strike at left on cover to Tuscany, transit backstamp and red "Tosgane, Antibes, Set 22, 66" receiving cds, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1987 En. Diena certificate. Sassone No. 8.Scott No. 8 $3,250.
AN OUTSTANDING COVER IN PERFECT CONDITION.
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Realized: $500
Lot
2693
Italy, 1865, Victor Emmanuel II, 2L vermilion, in combination with 1867, Victor Emmanuel II, 20c blue (35a) on folded letter sheet to Callao, Peru, tied together by "13" in square grid handstamp, matching "Genova, Apr 26, 73" cds alongside, red London transit cds; some light cover toning, Very Fine; signed Raybaudi. Sassone No. T22.Scott No. 33 Estimate $500 - 750.
A LOVELY USAGE OF THE RARE 2L VERMILION ON COVER TO PERU.
Realized: $550
Lot
2694
Mauritius, 1859, "Britannia", 1s vermilion, ample to mostly large margins, rich intense color, tied by neat barred oval handstamp on 1859 Port Said datelined folded letter to Boston, Mass. reverse with "G.P.O. Mauritius, Dec 30, 1859" cds and red London transit, red crayon "7" credit and "Boston, 21, Feb 19" entry cds, reverse with additional "Boston Br. Pkt., Feb 19" cds, Extremely Fine. SG No. 34.Scott No. 19 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A LOVELY 1859 1SH SOLO USAGE ON THE PRISTINE COVER TO THE UNITED STATES.
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Realized: $2,500
Lot
2695
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 12c black on green, Mazatlan, cons 8-71, tied by Mazatlan cds (Schatzkes 746) on cover to San Francisco, handed over to Wells, Fargo & Co. for delivery with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co., San Francisco, Aug 10" oval receiving date stamp, Very Fine, a rare Pacific maritime usage via Wells, Fargo & Co.Scott No. 59 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,200
Lot
2696 
Mexico, 1934, 10p National University, block of 4, o.g., never hinged, beautifully centered, rich colors, Extremely Fine and rare; with 1981 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.Scott No. 706 $8,000 for hinged.
AN OUTSTANDING NEVER HINGED BLOCK OF THE 10P UNIVERSITY, WHICH IS NORMALLY NOTORIOUSLY OFF CENTER.
Realized: $1,200
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New Zealand, 1857, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 2d blue, imperf, unwatermarked, beautiful large margins all around, brilliant color on bright paper, sharp bold strike of numeral "11" barred oval of Port Ahuriri, fresh and Extremely Fine gem; with 2019 B.P.A. certificate. Scott No. 8. Campbell Paterson No. A2c (3).SG No. 10 £180 ($240).
Realized: $140