Sale 84: Foreign Stamps and Covers

Lot 2293    

Peru, 1858, Coat of Arms, 1d slate blue, clear to large margins, tied by "Tacna, 21 Diciem" cds on folded letter to Brioude, France, Arica transit and G.B. accountancy handstamp, Calais entry and "19" due handstamp, reverse with London transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine.
Scott No. 7    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2294    

Peru, 1862, Embossed Arms, 1d red, two singles, tied by "Callao, 14 Mar, 66" cds's on folded letter sheet to Genoa, Italy, manuscript Via Inglaterra endorsement at top, G. B. accountancy handstamp and partial Calais transit, reverse with red London and Paris transit cds's; cover file fold, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 12    Estimate $150 - 200.

Realized: $140

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Lot 2295 o   

Peru, 1899, "Liberty" high values, 5s-10s complete, neat unobtrusive town cancels, strong colors, Very Fine.
Scott No. 158-159    $603.

Realized: $180

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Lot 2296 P   

Philippines, 1948, Envelope, 2¢ carmine, Index Copy, entire stapled on 228 x 152mm card with "Index Copy" handstamps, typed "F 12673 - 1/30/1948, Engraver: John Hay, Color: 182 Offset Red, Appr'd 5/18/48" at lower left.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $900

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Lot 2297 P   

Philippines, 1948, Postal Card Inscription die proof on wove, die on 86 x 56mm wove paper with die # "T 90227", mounted on 228 x 152mm card with "Index Copy" handstamp, typed "F 12673 - 2/27/1948, No work done in Picture room" at lower left.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $350

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Lot 2298    

Azores, 1894, 5r-1000r Navigator Issue complete, full o.g., rich bright colors throughout, top value with choice centering, a Very Fine set.
Scott No. 65-77    $581.

Realized: $210

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Lot 2299 /()   

Azores, 1924-30, 1e-20e Ceres glazed paper issue complete, o.g., couple lower values without gum, strong bright colors, Very Fine.
Scott No. 237-237J    $768.

Realized: $190

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Lot 2300    

Russia, 1855 Odessa to Constantinople via Vienna, folded letter with Odessa oval handstamp and various blue rate markings, reverse with bold "Wien, 21/6" transit date stamp; horizontal fold, F.-V.F., still a nice example of the land route during the Crimean War naval blockade.
Estimate    $2,500 - 3,500.

The naval blockade from 1854 till 1855 of the French and British marine during the Crimean War enforced the land route via Vienna. During this time it was impossible to use the easier Black Sea route.

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Lot 2301    

Russia, 1868, 10k brown & blue, horizontally laid paper, tied by "Capatobz, 10 Ceh, 1873" cds on cover to Sandown, Isle of Wright, boxed "Insufficiently prepaid" handstamp and red "2½ sgr" crossed out and re-rated "3½", reverse with Moscow transit and receiving cds's; light soiling and edge wear, F.-V.F. Michel No. 21x.
Scott No. 23    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $200

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