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FOUNDED
1666
LATIN AMERICA
1666 Including The “Tito” Collection Part I
16 March 2012
Lugano, Switzerland
FOUNDED
1666
LATIN AMERICA including The “Tito” Collection - Part I Public Auction Asta Pubblica 16 March 2012
Lugano - Switzerland
Auction program - Calendario d’asta The auctions and the viewing will be held at the Hotel Lugano Dante, Piazza Cioccaro, Lugano. L’asta e la visione dei lotti avranno luogo presso l’Hotel Lugano Dante, Piazza Cioccaro, Lugano. - Friday/Venerdì 16 March 2012
14:00
Viewing/Visione lotti - Thursday/Giovedì 15 March 2012 - Friday/Venerdì 16 March 2012
09:00 – 19:00 09:00 – 14:00
Viewing of lots in our offices is possible by appointment only, from Wednesday 7th to Wednesday 14th of March. La visione dei lotti presso i nostri uffici è possibile unicamente previo appuntamento da mercoledì 7 a mercoledì 14 marzo.
Spink Switzerland SA Via Motta 44 - 6900 Lugano (Switzerland) Tel +41 91 911 62 00 - Fax +41 91 922 20 52 investphila@spink.com – www.spink.com
Group Chairman and CEO Olivier D. Stocker Your Specialists Stamps UK – Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano USA – Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick Penko Europe – Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez China – Anna Lee Coins UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George Champ USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin Banknotes, Bonds & Shares UK – Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria UK – Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys Books UK – Philip Skingley Alex Smith Autographs USA – Robert Litzenberger Wines China – Anna Lee Your Europe Team (London – Lugano) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Emily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Abdi Mohamed María Martínez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Your America Team (New York – Dallas) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Head of Philately George Eveleth Head of Numismatic Stephen Goldsmith Director of Finance & Operation Sam Qureshi Auction Administration Rick Penko Patricia Gardner Marketing & Design James McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Ingrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley Your Asia Team (Hong Kong – Singapore) Anna Lee Gary Tan Amy Yung Raymond Tat Neill Granger Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid
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GENERAL INFORMATION – INFORMAZIONI GENERALI Notes Concerning Descriptions - Nota concernente le descrizioni COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one or two file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return. LETTERE: alcune lettere possono presentare leggere intaccature e strappi dovuti all’apertura delle medesime da parte del destinatario dell’epoca. Lettere piegate o buste presentano normalmente una o più pieghe d’archivio che normalmente non sono descritte se non di carattere eccezionale. La presenza di questi difetti non dà diritto al ritorno dei lotti.
Symbols - Legenda () r * (*)
Never hinged/Nuovo senza linguella (gomma integra)) Mint/Nuovo con linguella Unused without gum/Nuovo senza gomma Used/Usato On piece/Frammento Cover/Lettera Cover front/Frontespizio
Notice: the price indicated beside each lot is the Starting price expressed in US $. Any offer below this price will not be considered. Avvertenze: il prezzo indicato a lato di ciascun lotto è il Prezzo Base espresso in US $. Non vengono accettate offerte al di sotto di questo prezzo. Invoicing and shipping: please refer to the notes at the end of the catalogue. Fatturazione e spedizione: consultare le avvertenze pubblicate in fondo al catalogo. Unsold lots: any unsold lots can be purchased at the starting price plus 20% (exclusive of buyers commission which will also be added). Lotti invenduti: gli eventuali lotti invenduti potranno essere acquistati al prezzo base maggiorato del 20% (oltre commissioni). Buyers are reminded that payment must be made within seven days from the date of sale (condition 5.3.1), and interest penalty will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.8.1.1). Please note charges for credit card payments (condition 5.3.3(iii)). Si ricorda che il pagamento della fattura va effettuato entro sette giorni dalla data dell’asta ( art. 5.3.1) e che interessi e penalità saranno addebitati in caso di ritardo (art. 5.8.1.1). E’ previsto l’addebito di una commissione in caso di pagamenti con carta di credito (art. 5.3.3 (iii)).
Your team in Switzerland Stamps Specialists - Filatelici Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez - fmartinez@spink.com Administration - Amministrazione Marco Fiori - mfiori@spink.com Giacomo Canzi - gcanzi@spink.com Cristina Dugoni - cdugoni@spink.com Graphic design and Advertising - Grafica e Pubblicità María Martínez - mmartinez@spink.com Maurizio Schenini - mschenini@spink.com
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS These conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink Switzerland SA, Via Motta 44, 6900 Lugano Switzerland) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we are the Seller. You should read these conditions carefully. 1 DEFINITIONS The following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions. Buyer’s Premium:
means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;
Certificate of Authenticity: means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot; Expert Committee:
means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;
Forgery:
means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as to authorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the description in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/or restoration work of any kind;
Hammer Price:
means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;
Lot:
means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in any catalogue;
Seller:
means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;
Spink Group:
Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies;
VAT:
means the value added tax. age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any Lot.
2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT 2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.
3.3 Your Responsibility You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of the goods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description. 3.4 Extensions
2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.
3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containing undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question the genuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause 5.10 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms and Conditions and the provisions of clause 5.10 (Refund in the case of Forgery) shall apply accordingly.
3 BEFORE THE SALE 3.1 Examination of goods You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which you are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you other than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.10 of these Terms and Conditions.
3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required and specify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subject to agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to refuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity including (without limitation) where the proposed expert is not known to us.
3.2 Catalogue descriptions 3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, and should not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour of any item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this price is either the price at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.
3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an Expert Committee to reach an opinion will vary depending on the circumstances and in any event is beyond our control.
3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and the absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others.
3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on account of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as having faults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery. 3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.
3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.10, and in the absence of fraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date,
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4.7 Currency Converter
3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and not on the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp will not be accepted.
At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on the one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by BSI SA or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined by us. The currency converter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currency equivalent of bids made in the official currency of the auction. We shall not be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following the currency converter.
3.4.7 If the expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticity demonstrate the validity of the complaint, all the expenses for the appraisals will be paid by us. If the complaint is invalid, you shall pay for all the appraiser expenses. 4 AT THE SALE
4.8 Video images
4.1 Refusal of admission
At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in its operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either the correspondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.
Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises over which we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisable at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or attendance at an auction. 4.2 Registration before bidding
4.9 Bidding Increments
When making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or by way of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online or email bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.
Bidding opens at the starting price, in absence of higher commission bids, and advances in the following order although the auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction. The normal bidding increments are: 50 to 100 by 10 100 to 500 by 20 500 to 1,000 by 50 1,000 to 2,000 by 100 2,000 to 5,000 by 200 5,000 to 10,000 by 500 10,000 to 20,000 by 1,000 20,000 to 50,000 by 2,000 50,000 to 100,000 by 5,000 100,000 to 200,000 by 10,000 200,000 to 500,000 by 20,000
4.4 Commission Bids
4.10 Bidding by Spink.
If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form provided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not later than 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.
4.10.1 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots as principal.
You must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that we usually require buyers to undergo a credit check. Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”, which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on the item for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such an event. 4.3 Bidding as Principal
4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again. 4.12 Successful Bid Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid, and the conclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.
4.5 On-line Bidding We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity.
4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Seller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Seller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller a commission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement 4.14 Return of Lot
4.6 Telephone Bids
In the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lot you must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, stating the reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within 14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Any such request is subject to our sole discretion.
If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before the sale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable you to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.
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5.6.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirely at your risk. In case of shipment, our postage and insurance charges are set out at the back of the catalogue.
5.1 Buyer’s Premium In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’s Premium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot. 5.2 Value Added Tax
5.6.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any Import Duties that may be incurred upon importation to the final destination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order to avoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of any Customs import restrictions that prohibit the importation of certain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) under these circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s) seized or destroyed by Customs. 5.7 Recommended packers and shippers
In the event of sale with merchandise delivered in Switzerland that is not exported, VAT in the amount of 8% (eight percent) of the sale price will be charged, with this is construed as the price of sale plus the commission envisaged at point 5.1 and any insurance and transport costs to be charged if the purchased material is shipped. If the buyer wishes to pick up the merchandise and handle the customs formalities for export himself, the VAT will be charged and reimbursed to the buyer upon submission of the legal documentation certifying export.
If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as your agent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, our suggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of such parties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whom we have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.
5.3 Payment 5.3.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any payments to us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium, the insurance and shipping cost if due and any applicable VAT) within seven days after the date of the sale.
5.8 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases 5.8.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies:
5.3.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to us have been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we have released the Lot to you. 5.3.3 Payment has to be made in the sale currency (unless specific agreements) by one of the following methods:
5.8.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 1% per month compound interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the full amount is due, in addition to a penalty in the amount of 5% of the sale price.
(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you. Please ensure that your client number is noted on the transfer.
5.8.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group may owe you in any other transaction the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;
(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink Switzerland Sa and sent to Via Motta 44, 6900 Lugano Switzerland. Please note that the processing charges for payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn shall be met by you. Please ensure that the remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice is enclosed with your payment.
5.8.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or other property in the possession of the Spink Group until you have paid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property. Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amount outstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall have the right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. We shall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstanding to us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;
(iii) By Visa , Mastercard or American Express. A charge of 3,75% will be applied for Visa and Mastercard and of 3.95% for American Express. 5.4 Collection of Purchases
5.8.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the Spink Group in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not you so direct;
5.4.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have been paid in full.
5.8.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or on your behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting any bids.
5.4.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us will be covered, in accordance with our policy which is available for inspection at our offices, from the date of sale for a period of seven days or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After seven days or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lot will be entirely at your risk.
5.8.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days of your stipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall in addition be entitled:
5.4.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.
5.8.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to you at the same or any other auction; 5.8.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, if this results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balance from you together with all reasonable costs including a 20% seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or
5.5 Notification We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. While invoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not accept responsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You are requested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoid incurring charges for late payment.
5.8.2.3
5.6 Packing and handling
take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.
5.9 Failure to collect
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Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale, whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay a storage charge of Chf 2.- per item per day plus any additional handling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.
served personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch. 9 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS The following provisions of this clause 9 shall apply only if you are acting for the purposes of your business.
5.10 Refund in the case of Forgery 5.10.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means of either a scientific process not generally accepted for use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which at the date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, you should note that this refund can be obtained only if the following conditions are met:
9.1 Limitation of Liability Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (including for negligence or breach of statutory duty, contract, misrepresentation or otherwise) for any: 9.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss of contract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or 9.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses. 9.2 Severability
5.10.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of receipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is a Forgery;
If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5.10.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen days from receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at the auction date; and
9.3 Force majeure
5.10.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery and that you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any third party claims.
We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayed in performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions or from carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.
5.10.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any more than the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shall have no claim for interest. 5.10.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of being transferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom the original invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party.
9.4 Waiver
5.10.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process to establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such process was used or in use at the date of the auction.
9.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or any other) right or remedy.
6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for: 6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
9.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.
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9.5 Law and jurisdiction
7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit.
The sale, as well as all legal relationships that derive therefrom, are subject to Swiss law. If disputes or legal actions arise over the sale and/or legal relationships deriving therefrom, they shall be remitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Lugano. Spink Switzerland SA reserves the right to take action against the debtor at his domicile. In this case, Swiss law is still applicable.
7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material without our prior written consent.
9.6 Importation and exportation of stamps The importation and exportation of stamps should be subject to regulations in force in the contracting countries of the Unesco Convention of 1970, which in Switzerland is enforced by a federal law called “Cultural Property Transfer Act CPTA” and the related “Cultural Property Transfer Ordinance CPTO” (www.bak.admin.ch/bak/themen/kulturguetertransfer/01104/index.html?lang=en). Spink remains at disposal for any further information.
8 NOTICES All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally, sent by registered letter, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or
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CONDIZIONI GENERALI DI VENDITA Le presenti condizioni di vendita stabiliscono i termini che regolano i rapporti tra noi (Spink Switzerland SA, Via Motta 44, 6900 Lugano-Svizzera) e Voi (l’Acquirente), sia che agiamo per conto del Venditore o, in proprio, in quanto noi stessi Venditori. Vi preghiamo di leggere attentamente le presenti condizioni di vendita. 1 DEFINIZIONI Le seguenti definizioni sono richiamate nelle presenti condizioni di vendita. Commissione di acquisto:
è la commissione da Voi dovuta in percentuale del prezzo di aggiudicazione nella misura stabilita al successivo articolo 5.1;
Certificato di autenticità:
è il certificato emesso da un comitato di esperti che conferma l’autenticità di un lotto;
Comitato di esperti:
è il comitato di esperti a cui un Lotto puo’ essere inviato a seguito di una richiesta di “extension” secondo quanto previsto all’articolo 3.4.3;
Falso:
è un Lotto rappresentato da un’imitazione originariamente concepita ed eseguita nel complesso con l’intento fraudolento di ingannare in relazione all’autore, origine, età, periodo cultura o sorgente, la cui corretta descrizione in relazione a cio’ non è rappresentata dalla descrizione del catalogo e che alla data dell’asta aveva un valore sostanzialmente inferiore a quello che avrebbe dovuto avere secondo la descrizione riportata nel catalogo. Di conseguenza nessun Lotto puo’ essere considerato un Falso in conseguenza di qualsiasi danno e/o restauro di ogni tipo;
Prezzo di aggiudicazione:
è l’importo corrispondente all’offerta piu’ alta accettata dal banditore in relazione ad un Lotto;
Lotto:
è qualsiasi pezzo da noi posto in vendita in asta e, in particolare, il pezzo o l’insieme di pezzi descritti nel catalogo a cui fa riferimento un numero di lotto nel catalogo medesimo;
Venditore:
è il proprietario del Lotto da noi posto in vendita;
Gruppo Spink:
è costituito da Spink and Son Limited, dalle nostre filiali e società consociate;
IVA:
è l’Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto.
2 RUOLO DI SPINK COME AGENTE
per qualsiasi altro errore di descrizione o per qualsiasi errore o difetto presente in qualsiasi Lotto.
2.1 In tutte le vendite da noi condotte sia attraverso asta che a trattativa privata, noi agiamo come agenti per conto del Venditore o, a volte, come conferenti in proprio se siamo proprietari del Lotto. Sia che agiamo come agenti per conto del Venditore che come conferenti in proprio, possiamo avere un interesse finanziario nel Lotto.
3.3 Vostra responsabilità E’ vostra responsabilità ritenervi soddisfatti in merito alle condizioni dei beni ed agli argomenti di cui alle descrizioni nel catalogo.
2.2 Il contratto relativo alla vendita del Lotto sarà tra Voi ed il Venditore.
3.4 Extensions
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3.4.1 Se desiderate ottenere un parere peritale od un Certificato di Autenticità di qualsiasi lotto (a parte Lotti misti o Lotti contenenti francobolli non descritti), dovete richiederlo per iscritto non piu’ tardi di quarantotto ore prima dell’orario fissato per l’inizio della prima sessione d’asta. Se dai noi accettata, tale richiesta avrà lo stesso effetto di formale notifica dell’intenzione di mettere in discussione la genuinità o la descrizione del Lotto per gli scopi previsti dall’articolo 5.10 (Rimborso in caso di Falso) delle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita e di conseguenza le previsioni dell’articolo 5.10 troveranno applicazione.
3.1 Esame dei beni Vi preghiamo di esaminare personalmente tutti i beni a cui è interessato, prima che l’asta abbia luogo. Reports sullo stato del pezzo sono generalmente disponibili su richiesta. Noi non forniamo alcuna garanzia se non in relazione a Falsi cosi’ come stabilito all’articolo 5.10 di queste Condizioni generali di vendita. 3.2 Descrizioni del catalogo
3.4.2 La notifica di richiesta di un parere peritale o di un Certificato di Autenticità deve contenere il motivo di tale richiesta e specificare l’indicazione del perito da Voi proposto che sarà soggetto al nostro accordo. Ci riserviamo il diritto, a nostra discrezione, di rifiutare la richiesta di parere peritale o di Certificato di Autenticità, incluso (senza limitazione) il caso in cui l’esperto proposto non sia da noi conosciuto.
3.2.1 Le affermazioni da noi riportate nel catalogo o nei nostri reports, o fatte verbalmente o per iscritto in altri contesti, riguardanti l’autore, l’origine, la data, l’età, dimensione, materiale, attribuzione, genuinità, provenienza, condizione o prezzo di vendita stimato di ogni Lotto, sono meramente affermazioni di opinione sulle quali non deve essere fatto affidamento come affermazioni derivanti da fatti certi e definitivi. Le illustrazioni del catalogo fungono solo da guida e su di esse non si dovrebbe fare affidamento per determinare la tonalità od il colore di ogni Lotto o per rilevare imperfezioni. Con riferimento alla stima del prezzo di vendita, non si dovrebbe fare affidamento su di essa in quanto affermazione che questo prezzo sarà quello a cui il Lotto sarà venduto o che questo sia il suo effettivo valore per ogni altro scopo.
3.4.3 Se accettiamo la richiesta di parere peritale o di Certificato di Autenticità, sottoporremo il Lotto al Comitato di esperti. Voi riconoscete ed accettate che il tempo necessario al Comitato di esperti per emettere un parere, varierà in dipendenza delle specifiche corcostanze ed in ogni caso sarà fuori dal nostro controllo. 3.4.4 Normalmente non accettiamo richieste di extension sulle condizioni del Lotto. Ogni Lotto descritto nel catalogo come avente errori o difetti, non puo’ essere ritornato anche se un parere peritale od un Certificato di Autenticità indichi la presenza di altri errori o difetti non inclusi nella descrizione del catalogo, a parte il caso di Falso.
3.2.2 Molti pezzi sono di un’età o natura tali da pregiudicare che possano essere in perfette condizioni e alcune descrizioni nel catalogo o fornite attraverso i nostri reports, indicano la presenza di danni e/o restauri. Noi forniamo queste informazioni solo come indicazione e la loro assenza non implica che un pezzo sia esente da difetti o restauri, né l’indicazione di particolari difetti implica l’assenza di taluni altri.
3.4.5 Se Spink dovesse accettare la richiesta di extension sulla base delle precedenti previsioni di questo paragrafo, questo fatto potrà essere dichiarato dal Banditore durante l’asta prima della vendita del Lotto.
3.2.3 A parte quanto previsto all’articolo 5.10, ed in assenza di frode, né il Venditore, né noi, né alcuno dei nostri impiegati od agenti sono responsabili della correttezza di qualsiasi dichiarazione relativa all’autore, origine, data, età, attribuzione, genuinità o provenienza di ogni Lotto, né
3.4.6 Va considerato che ogni francobollo accompagnato da un Certificato di Autenticità è venduto sulla base solamente di detto certificato e non sulla base di qualsiasi altra descrizione o garanzia relativa all’autenti-
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cità. Non saranno accettate richieste di extension su tale francobollo ed il reso del medesimo non sarà accettato.
4.7 Convertitore di valuta In alcune aste sarà operativo un convertitore di valute basato sui tassi di cambio a noi quotati da BSI Sa o su qualsiasi altro appropriato tasso da noi determinato all’apertura della giornata di svolgimento dell’asta. Le offerte avverrano nella valuta da noi stabilita. Il convertitore di valuta puo’ non essere sempre affidabile ed errori possono accadere fuori dal nostro controllo sia con riguardo alla correttezza del numero di Lotto che appare sul convertitore che della valuta estera equivalente alla valuta in cui l’asta viene battuta. Noi non saremo responsabili nei vostri confronti per perdite subite per aver seguito il convertitore di valuta.
3.4.7 Se il parere peritale o del Certificato di Autenticità dovessero dimostrare la fondatezza della richiesta di extension, tutte le spese per ottenere i medesimi saranno a nostro carico. In caso contrario, saranno totalmente a carico vostro. 4 IN ASTA 4.1 Rifiuto di ammissione Le nostre vendite si svolgono di solito in nostri locali o locali sui quali abbbiamo il controllo in relazione alla vendita e quindi abbiamo il diritto, esercitabile a nostra completa discrezione, di rifiutare l’ammissione ai locali o la partecipazione ad un’asta.
4.8 Immagini video In alcune aste sarà presente uno schermo video. Errori possono accadere in connessione a cio’ e noi non saremo responsabili nei vostri confronti sia con riferimento alla corrispondenza dell’immagine del Lotto in corso di agggiudicazione durante l’asta che per la qualità dell’immagine in quanto riproduzione dell’originale.
4.2 Registrazione Voi dovete compilare e firmare un modulo di registrazione e consentire la vostra identificazione prima di fare offerte in asta. Vi informiamo che usualmente richiediamo agli acquirenti di accettare una verifica del loro merito creditizio. Alcuni lotti possono essere designati prima dell’asta come “Premium Lots”, che significa che un deposito puo’ essere richiesto prima di accettare un’offerta per quei lotti. Informazioni in merito saranno annunciate sul nostro sito.
4.9 Incrementi delle offerte Il banditore apre l’asta per ogni Lotto al prezzo base, in assenza di offerte su commissione, ed avanza generalmente secondo la seguente scaletta pur potendo variare gli incrementti durante lo svolgimento dell’asta. I normali incrementi delle offerte sono i seguenti: da 50 a 100 10 da 100 a 500 20 da 500 a 1,000 50 da 1,000 a 2,000 100 da 2,000 a 5,000 200 da 5,000 a 10,000 500 da 10,000 a 20,000 1,000 da 20,000 a 50,000 2,000 da 50,000 a 100,000 5,000 da 100,000 a 200,000 10,000 da 200,000 a 500,000 20,000
4.3 Offerte in proprio Nel momento in cui fate offerte (sia che tali offerte siano fatte di persona, attraverso collegamento telefonico gestito da Spink, online o attraverso invio postale o via email), Voi sarete considerati come se steste agendo in proprio e accetterete quindi di essere personalmente responsabili, a meno che sia stato accordato per iscritto al momento della registrazione che state agendo per conto di terzi acquirenti che siano da noi accettati. 4.4 Offerte su commissione
4.10 Offerte da parte di Spink
Se Voi ci date istruzioni di offrire per vostro conto, attraverso la compilazione del modulo contenuto nei nostri cataloghi o attraverso il nostro sito web, noi faremo tutto quanto ragionevolmente possibile per ottemperare alle vostre istruzioni, posto che esse ci pervengano non piu’ tardi di 24 ore prima dell’asta. Se riceviamo offerte su commissione su un particolare Lotto per ammontari identici ed in asta tali offerte sono le piu’ alte per quel Lotto, il medesimo sarà aggiudicato alla persona la cui offerta è stata ricevuta per prima. Le offerte su commissione sono da noi prese in carico unitamente agli altri impegni che dobbiamo svolgere durante la vendita, e la conduzione dell’asta puo’ essere tale da non consentirci di fare le offerte come richiesto. Poiché questo è un servizio che noi offriamo gratis a potenziali acquirenti secondo le clausole stabilite, non possiamo accettare alcuna responsabilità per mancanze nella esecuzione di una offerta su commissione. Dovreste pertanto sempre partecipare personalmente all’asta se desiderate avere certezza delle offerte fatte.
4.10.1 Il gruppo Spink si riserva il diritto di fare offerte ed acquistare Lotti in proprio. 4.11 Discrezione del banditore Il banditore ha il diritto a sua assoluta discrezione di rifiutare qualsiasi offerta, di far avanzare le offerte nel modo che ritiene opportuno, di ritirare o dividere qualsiasi Lotto, di raggruppare due o piu’ Lotti e, in caso di errore o controversia, di rimettere nuovamente qualsiasi Lotto in offerta.. 4.12 Offerte aggiudicate Soggetto alla discrezione del banditore, il colpo del suo martelletto segna l’accettazione dell’offerta piu’ alta, e la conclusione di un contratto di vendita tra Voi ed il Venditore.
4.5 Offerte via internet
4.13 Accordi post vendita
Una ulteriore comodità che offriamo ai nostri clienti è quella di poter fare offerte attraverso internet. Noi non saremo responsabili per errori o mancanze nella esecuzione di offerte fatte attraverso internet, incluso, senza limitazioni, errori o mancanze causate da (i) interruzioni della connessione internet da qualsivoglia delle parti per qualsivoglia ragione; (ii) un malfunzionamento o problemi del software per fare le offerte online e/o (iii) malfunzionamento o problemi della vostra connessione internet, computer o sistema operativo L’esecuzione di offerte attraverso internet è un servizio che noi offriamo gratis e che prendiamo in carico unitamente agli altri impegni da noi svolti durante la vendita e non accettiamo alcuna responsabilità per la mancata esecuzione delle offerte online o per errori o omissioni connesse a questa attività.
Se Voi raggiungete accordi privati per la vendita di qualsiasi Lotto con il Venditore entro 60 giorni dalla data dell’asta, noi, come agenti esclusivi del Venditore, ci riserviamo il diritto di addebitarvi la relativa Commissione di acquisto in accordo con le presenti Condizioni generali di vendita e di addebitare al Venditore una commissione secondo i termini dell’accordo con il Venditore medesimo. 4.14 Reso di un lotto Nel caso in cui abbiate ricevuto un Lotto e desideriate ritornarlo, Voi dovete notificarcelo per iscritto entro sette giorni dal ricevimento, dichiarando il motivo del reso. Il lotto deve essere ritornato a noi entro 14 giorni dal ricevimento da parte vostra, nelle stesse condizioni esistenti alla data dell’asta. Qualsiasi richiesta di questo tipo è soggetta alla nostra esclusiva discrezione.
4.6 Offerte telefoniche Se Voi prenderete accordi con noi non piu’ tardi di 24 ore prima dell’asta, faremo tutto quanto ragionevolmente possibile per contattarvi al fine di consentirvi di partecipare all’asta in collegamento telefonico, ma in nessuna circostanza saremo responsabili nei vostri confronti o del Venditore nel caso non si riesca per qualsiasi ragione a consentirvi di offrire via telefono.
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5.1 Commissione di acquisto In aggiunta al prezzo di aggiudicazione, Voi dovrete pagarci la Commissione di acquisto stabilita nella misura del 20% del prezzo di aggiudicazione di ogni lotto. 5.2 Imposta sul valore aggiunto (IVA) In caso di vendita con merce consegnata in Svizzera e non esportata verrà addebitata in fattura l’IVA pari all’8% (ottopercento) del prezzo di vendita, intendendosi con esso il prezzo di aggiudicazione maggiorato della commissione di cui al punto 5.1 e di eventuali spese di assicurazione e trasporto da addebitare in caso di spedizione del materiale acquistato. Nel caso l’acquirente intenda ritirare la merce e provvedere in proprio alla pratica doganale di esportazione, l’Iva sarà addebitata e successivamente rimborsata all’acquirente dietro presentazione della documentazione legale di avvenuta esportazione.
nostri addebiti per le spese postali ed assicurative sono indicati alla fine del catalogo. 5.6.2 E’ responsabilità dell’acquirente conoscere qualsiasi dazio/tassa all’importazione che potrebbero essere richiesti al momento dell’importazione nel paese di destinazione. Spink non accetterà il reso di qualsiasi collo per evitare il pagamento di tale dazio/tassa. E’ inoltre onere dell’acquirente conoscere qualsiasi restrizione doganale all’importazione che proibisca l’importazione di certi articoli da collezione. Spink non accetterà il reso di Lotti per questo motivo. Spink non accetterà alcuna responsabilità per Lotti sequestrati o distrutti dalla Dogana. 5.7 Confezionatori e spedizionieri raccomandati Se richiesto, il nostro ufficio spedizioni puo’ organizzare la spedizione come suo agente. Sebbene noi siamo in grado di suggerire spedizionieri, se specificamente richiesto, i nostri suggerimenti sono forniti sulla base della nostra esperienza generale con essi nel passato e non siamo responsabili nei confronti di alcuno al quale abbiamo fatto una raccomandazione per atti od omissioni delle controparti in questione.
5.3 Pagamento 5.3.1 Voi dovete fornirci nome e domicilio e, se richiesto, i dettagli della banca da cui proverranno i pagamenti in nostro favore. Voi dovete pagare l’intero ammontare dovuto (comprensivo del Prezzo di aggiudicazione, della Commissione di acquisto, dei costi di assicurazione e spedizione e, ove applicabile, dell’Iva) entro sette giorni dalla data dell’asta.
5.8 Rimedi per mancato pagamento o mancato ritiro 5.8.1 Se Voi venite meno al pagamento entro sette gioni dalla data di pagamento indicata in fattura, noi saremo autorizzati ad esercitare uno o piu’ dei seguenti diritti o rimedi:
5.3.2 Voi non acquisirete alcun diritto sul Lotto fino a che tutte le somme a noi dovute non ci saranno state integralmente pagate, anche nel caso in cui noi vi avessimo già consegnato il Lotto.
5.8.1.1 addebitare interessi al tasso composto dell’1% al mese, calcolati su base giornaliera dalla data in cui il pagamento è dovuto, in aggiunta ad una penale del 5% del prezzo di vendita;
5.3.3 Il pagamento deve essere fatto nella valuta della vendita (a meno di accordi particolari) attraverso uno dei seguenti metodi:
5.8.1.2 rivalersi su qualsiasi somma di cui il gruppo Spink puo’ essere creditore nei vostri confronti per qualsiasi altra operazione, fino a concorrenza dell’ammontare da Voi non pagato;
(i) Bonifico bancario sul nostro conto indicato in fattura. Vi preghiamo di assicurarvi che tutte le spese bancarie siano a vostro carico e che il vostro numero di cliente sia indicato nella causale del bonifico.
5.8.1.3 trattenere tutti o alcuni Lotti di vostra proprietà o altri beni in possesso del gruppo Spink fino al pagamento da parte vostra di tutte le somme dovute a noi o al gruppo Spink, anche se la somma non pagata non riguarda quei lotti o quei beni. Trascorsi quattordici giorni dalla nostra comunicazione di esistenza di una somma non pagata, il gruppo Spink avrà il diritto di organizzare la vendita di tali Lotti o beni. Noi compenseremo i ricavi rivenienti da detta vendita fino a concorrenza della somma dovuta al gruppo Spink e vi pagheremo l’eventuale saldo;
(ii) Assegno bancario o circolare intestato a Spink Switzerland Sa da inviare al nostro indirizzo di Via Motta 44, 6900 Lugano Switzerland. Vi preghiamo di assicurarvi che le spese di emissione e di incasso dell’assegno bancario o circolare siano a vostro carico e che il tagliando presente in fondo alla fattura sia inserito insieme al pagamento. (iii) Carta di credito Visa, Mastercard o American Express. Un addebito del 3.75% sarà applicato per pagamenti con Visa e Mastercard e del 3.95% per pagamenti con American Express.
5.8.1.4 nel caso in cui piu’ somme siano da voi dovute al gruppo Spink con riferimento ad operazioni diverse, compensare qualsiasi ammontare pagato con qualsiasi ammontare da voi dovuto sia o meno riferito direttamente ad una specifica operazione;
5.4 Ritiro degli acquisti 5.4.1 A meno che non ci siamo specificamente accordati diversamente, terremo i pezzi venduti fino a che gli ammontari a noi dovuti, o dovuti al gruppo Spink, siano stati integralmente pagati.
5.8.1.5 rifiutare in qualsiasi asta futura qualsiasi offerta fatta da Voi o per vostro conto, od ottenere un deposito da parte vostra prima di accettare qualsiasi offerta.
5.4.2 In assenza di nostra diversa comunicazione, i pezzi da noi tenuti saranno assicurati in accordo con la nostra polizza, che è disponibile per visione presso i nostri uffici, per un periodo di sette giorni dalla data dell’asta o fino al momento del ritiro se fosse precedente. Dopo sette giorni o dal momento del ritiro, se precedente, il Lotto sarà interamente a vostro rischio.
5.8.2 Se Voi venite meno al pagamento entro trentacinque giorni dalla data di pagamento indicata in fattura, noi saremo inoltre autorizzati a: 5.8.2.1 cancellare la vendita del Lotto o di qualsiasi altro articolo a Voi venduto nella stessa od in qualsiasi altra asta; 5.8.2.2 organizzare una rivendita del Lotto, in asta o a trattativa privata, e se il prezzo realizzato fosse inferiore a quello a suo tempo ottenuto, richiedere il pagamento del saldo da parte vostra unitamente a tutti i ragionevoli costi compreso una commissione del Venditore del 20%, spese varie , rimborso danni, spese legali, commissioni e premi di qualsiasi natura connessi con entrambe le vendite o altrimenti occorsi in conseguenza del mancato pagamento; o
5.4.3 La nostra polizza non assicurerà e non siamo in grado di accettare alcuna responsabilità per danni causati da tarli, cambiamenti atmosferici o atti di terrorismo. 5.5 Comunicazioni Non siamo in grado di comunicare l’avvenuta aggiudicazione agli aggiudicatari dei Lotti. Le fatture saranno inviate via email dopo l’asta e non accettiamo responsabilità per comunicazioni inerenti alle vostre offerte. Vi preghiamo di contattarci telefonicamente o di persona appena dopo l’asta per conoscere il risultato delle vostre offerte al fine di evitare addebiti per pagamenti in ritardo.
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5.9 Mancato ritiro Nel caso in cui gli acquisti non siano ritirati entro sette giorni dalla data della vendita, sia che sia stato effettuato o meno il pagamento, Voi sarete tenuti al pagamento di un costo di magazzinaggio giornaliero pari a Chf 2.- per articolo oltre a qualsiasi altro costo di movimentazione ove applicabile. Non sarete autorizzati a ritirare il Lotto fino a che tutti gli addebiti in sospeso siano stati onorati unitamente al pagamento di tutte le altre somme a noi dovute.
5.6 Imballo e movimentazione 5.6.1 Faremo tutto quanto ragionevolmente possibile per avere cura del Lotto acquistato nel momento dell’imballo e della movimentazione ma ricordate che dopo sette giorni dall’asta o, dalla data del ritiro se precedente, il Lotto è interamente a vostro rischio. In caso di spedizione, i
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Le disposizioni che seguono del presente articolo 9 si applicheranno solo se Voi agite per scopi legati al vostro business:
5.10 Rimborso in caso di Falso
9.1 Limitazione della responsabilità Secondo quanto previsto all’articolo 6, noi non saremo responsabili, se in torto (inclusa negligenza o violazione di obblighi di legge o di contratto, falsa testimonianza o diversi) per qualsiasi:
5.10.1 Una vendita sarà cancellata e la somma pagata vi verrà rimborsata se un Lotto (a parte i Lotti misti non descritti nel catalogo), da noi venduto venga provato essere un Falso. Tuttavia non saremo obbligati a rimborsare alcuna somma se (a) la descrizione del catalogo o la comunicazione fatta in sala nel giorno dell’asta corrispondeva all’opinione generalmente accettata da studiosi o esperti in quel momento o correttamente indicava che c’era un conflitto di opinioni, o (b) puo’ essere dimostrato che il Lotto è un Falso solo attraverso, sia un procedimento scientifico non generalmente accettato per l’uso fino a dopo la pubblicazione del catalogo, sia attraverso un procedimento che alla data dell’asta fosse irragionevolmente costoso o impraticabile o che potesse causare danno al Lotto. Inoltre dovreste tenere in considerazione che il rimborso puo’ essere ottenuto solo se sono rispettate le seguenti condizioni:
9.1.1 perdita di profitto, perdita di business, diminuzione dell’avviamento o perdite similari, perdita di risparmi previsti, perdita di beni, perdita di contratti, perdita di mancato utilizzo, perdita per alterazione di dati o informazioni; o 9.1.2 qualsiasi particolare, indiretta, conseguenziale o pura perdita economica, costi, danni, addebiti o spese. 9.2 Separabilità Se qualsiasi parte di queste Condizioni generali di vendita venisse trovata da qualsivoglia tribunale non valida, illegale o inapplicabile, tale parte puo’ essere non tenuta in conto ed il resto delle condizioni continuare ad essere valide ed applicabili nella misura massima consentita dalla legge.
5.10.1.1 Voi dovete comunicarci per iscritto entro sette giorni dal ricevimento del Lotto/i che secondo Voi il Lotto in questione è un falso; 5.10.1.2 Voi dovete dunque ritornarci l’articolo entro quattordici giorni dal ricevimento del Lotto/I nelle stesse condizioni esistenti alla data dell’asta; e
9.3 Forza maggiore Noi non avremo alcuna responsabilità nei vostri confronti se ci viene impedito o subiamo ritardi nell’eseguire i nostri adempimenti in base alle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita o nel portare avanti il nostro business a causa di atti, eventi, omissioni, o incidenti fuori dal nostro ragionevole controllo, includendo (senza limitazioni) scioperi, serrate o altre vertenze aziendali (sia che coinvolgano nostro personale o personale di terzi), mancanza di servizi di pubblica utilità o di rete di trasporto, eventi straordinari, imprevedibili ed inevitabili, dovuti a cause naturali, guerra, rivolta, sommosse civili, danno volontario, rispetto di qualsiasi legge od ordine governativo, norma, regolamento o direttiva, incidente, guasti di impianti o macchinari, incendio, inondazioni, tempeste o omissioni di fornitori o subfornitori;
5.10.1.3 non appena ritornato il Lotto, Voi dovete produrci una prova soddisfacente che il Lotto è un Falso e che Voi siete in grado di trasferirci il pieno diritto sul lotto stesso, libero da qualsiasi pretesa di terze parti. 5.10.2 In nessuna circostanza saremo richiesti di pagare in vostro favore piu’ di quanto da Voi pagato per il Lotto in questione e non potrete esercitare alcuna pretesa di pagamento di interessi. 5.10.3 Il beneficio di questa garanzia non puo’ essere trasferito ed è di esclusiva pertinenza della persona a cui la fattura originale è stata emessa relativamente al Lotto venduto e che, dal momento della vendita, è rimasto il proprietario del Lotto senza essersi liberato di alcun interesse in esso in favore di terze parti.
9.4 Rinuncia
5.10.4 Noi saremo autorizzati a fare affidamento su qualsiasi procedimento scientifico o meno per stabilire che il Lotto non è un Falso, sia che tale processo fosse o meno in uso alla data dell’asta.
9.4.1 La rinuncia di qualsiasi diritto previsto dalle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita è efficace solo se fatto per iscritto e si applica solo alle circostanze per cui è concessa. Nessuna mancanza o ritardo da ciascuna parte nell’esercizio di qualsiasi diritto o rimedio previsto dalle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita o stabilito dalla legge, costituirà una rinuncia di quel (o di qualsiasi altro) diritto o rimedio, né preclude o limiterà il suo successivo esercizio. Nessun singolo o parziale esercizio di tale diritto o rimedio precluderà o limiterà il successivo esercizio di quel (o di qualsiasi altro) diritto o rimedio.
6 RESPONSABILITA’ Nulla in queste Condizioni generali di vendita limita o esclude la nostra responsabilità per: 6.1 morte o lesione personale dovuta a negligenza; o
9.4.2 A meno che non sia specificamente diversamente previsto, i diritti risultanti dalle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita sono cumulativi e non escludono i diritti previsti dalla legge.
6.2 qualsiasi danno o responsabilità da Voi sopportata come risultato di una nostra frode o fraudolenta falsa dichiarazione. 7 COPYRIGHT
9.5 Legge e giurisdizione
7.1 Noi abbiamo il diritto (su base non esclusiva) di fotografare, videoriprendere, o produrre in altro modo una immagine del Lotto. Tutti i diritti relativi a tale immagine appartengono a noi e abbiamo il diritto di usarla in qualunque modo riteniamo adatto.
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9.6 Importazione ed esportazione di francobolli Le importazioni ed esportazioni di francobolli soggiacciono alle normative vigenti negli Stati contraenti della Convenzione Unesco del 1970 (www. admin.ch/ch/i/rs/i4/0.444.1.it.pdf), che per la Svizzera ha trovato applicazione nella legge federale sul trasferimento internazionale dei beni culturali LTBC (www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/4/444.1.it.pdf) e nella relativa ordinanza OTBC (www.admin.ch/ch/i/rs/4/444.11.it.pdf). Spink Switzerland SA rimane a disposizione per eventuali ulteriori informazioni.
8 COMUNICAZIONI Tutte le comunicazioni previste nelle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita possono essere notificate personalmente, inviate per lettera raccomandata o inviate via fax all’indirizzo comunicato al mittente dall’altra parte. Qualsiasi comunicazione inviata via posta sarà considerata ricevuta nel secondo giorno lavorativo dopo la data di spedizione o, se il destinatario è estero, nel quinto giorno successivo alla spedizione. Qualsiasi comunicazione inviata via fax o notificata personalmente sarà considerata consegnata nel primo giorno lavorativo seguente all’esecuzione.
9.7 Versione delle Condizioni generali di vendita La versione in italiano delle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita è stata tradotta dalla versione inglese che rimane la versione legale in caso di controversia o differenza di interpretazione.
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INDEX – INDICE
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Lots Lotti
Argentina................................................................................................................14
500/505
Bolivia.................................................................................................................... 20
506/512
Chile...................................................................................................................... 24
513/515
LATIN AMERICA The “Tito” Collection Part I
Colombia 1859 First Issue.................................................................................................... 29
516/517
1860 Second Issue.................................................................................................31
518/522
1861 Third Issue.................................................................................................. 33
523/525
1861-1862 Fourth Issue........................................................................................ 34
526
1862 Fifth Issue................................................................................................... 35
527/529
1863 Sixth Issue................................................................................................... 37
530/533
1864-1866 Seventh and Eighth Issues.................................................................. 39
534/540
Colombian States
Antioquia........................................................................................................ 42
541/542
Bolívar............................................................................................................ 43
543/544
Cauca, Atrato District..................................................................................... 44
545/548
Costa Rica.............................................................................................................. 45
549/550
Mexico................................................................................................................... 46
551/555
Panama................................................................................................................... 49
556
Paraguay................................................................................................................. 49
557
LATIN AMERICA (From various consigners) Bolivia.....................................................................................................................51
558
Brazil.......................................................................................................................51
559/570
Colombia................................................................................................................ 53
571/604
Dominican Republic............................................................................................... 59
605
Ecuador.................................................................................................................. 61
606/608
Guatemala.............................................................................................................. 61
609
Haiti ...................................................................................................................... 61
610
Peru ...................................................................................................................... 61
611/612
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Puerto Rico............................................................................................................ 65
613
El Salvador............................................................................................................. 65
614
Uruguay................................................................................................................. 65
615/617
Venezuela............................................................................................................... 65
618/632
WORLDWIDE LOTS & COLLECTIONS......................................................... 68
633/641
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LATIN AMERICA The “Tito” Collection Part I Argentina
500
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1862-63, 5c. rose, complete sheet of 70, enormous margins all around, showing the prominent varieties occurred in the plate at positions 3 (“L” incomplete), 11 (colourless flaw over “L”) & 56 (colourless dot over “L” converted into a “i” letter), unused without gum. Few creases in margins between adhesives resulting in some slits in places, and sealed tear in bottom margin with some stains reduced. A notable classic rarity of this issue, with only nine complete sheets recorded including various shades. Cert. Del Mazo and R. Kneitschel. Kn 10. Ex Alemany, Falzaresi and “Patagonia” collection.
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The Block of Five Including Tête-Bêche Pair A World-Class Rarity
501
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1862, 15c. blue, vertical tête-bêche in block of five including sheet margins at left and top, large margined in other places, positions 2 / 8-9 /15-16, showing at position 8 the inverted cliché, with remarkably fresh impression, unused without gum. This multiple originates from a block of eight that was preserved in good condition until 1930 when sold to Alfred Lichtenstein, being presented with some imperfections in the Dale-Lichtenstein sale in 1970; in 1982 the David Feldman auction house of Geneva was entrusted with its restoration and three seriously damaged adjoining stamps were cut off at right, with selected other adhesives being skilfully cleaned, some creases ironed, position 15 repaired and one tear at position 8 closed, none of which detract from this gem. Only 386 inverted clichés were printed being only present in one position in the sheet. Illustrated in the renowned catalogues of the Anphilex’96 (New York) and Claridge’s (London) prestigious exhibitions of great collections and single rarities of the world, as well as in the “Grand Prix Club Book” on page 198, being also the sole title page illustration of the important Galvalisi sale. One of only three tête-bêche examples in existence, being unique as an unused block, of superior appearance than the other multiple (being larger than a pair) containing this error in used condition. One of the three or four most important items in Argentine philately, as well as a gem of world philately. Cert. Del Mazo and Solari. Kn 9a. Ex Dale-Lichtenstein, Mautalén, Sabbatini, Craveri, Alemany, Galvalisi and “Patagonia” collection.
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The “Crown Jewel” Cover of Argentine Philately
502
1864, 15c. blue, an exceptional marginal copy from the right of the sheet, large to enormous margins, being clear in one small place at left displaying a detailed impression, used together with 5c. red rose, graced by very clear impression with ample to large margins except for being just touched at right, both stamps used to pay a quadruple rate between 12 and 16 “adarmes” on April 28, 1864 cover from Buenos Aires via steamship to Rosario, delicately tied by very fine strike of blue “OM” maritime cancellation. Illustrated in the Kneitschel catalogue as the introduction illustration of the “Rivadavias” issues. An extraordinary gem of a cover bearing the only existing example of a combination franking of this important first imperforate printing in this fascinating and one of the most specialized classic issues in world philately, further enhanced by bearing an extremely rare 15c. marginal copy (only about 30 used examples are recorded off cover). The immense rarity of this cover is also supported by the fact that only one other cover is recorded franked by a 15c. value, which represents a single franking only and does not have four complete margins, in contrast to this copy which image an extremely rare marginal. Of wonderful beauty, this piece is undoubtedly considered the most important cover in Argentine philately, as well as a fabulous classic postal history rarity of world philately. Cert. Del Mazo and Solari. Kn 16, 18. Ex Jewell, Soto Acebal, Schatzkès, Hubbard, Amundsen, Neuberger, Sánchez, Alemany, Galvalisi and “Patagonia” collection.
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The Unique Item Bearing Three Imperforate “Rivadavia” Values
503
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1867, sixth additional printing 10c. green and 15c. blue, ample to predominantly large margins, the 15c. denomination just cut into at base, together with seventh printing 5c. rose, large margined example, used on registered cover front from Buenos Aires to Santa Fé, paying a single registered rate with 25 centavos being applied for the registration fee, tied by dotted cancels (7x7) matching cds alongside of 3 August 1867. Receipt docket and signature on reverse by the addressee, this practice being compulsory for registered mail as per postal regulations. Illustrated on page 277 of the Kneitschel catalogue of 1958. Front folded and strengthened in places, clear away of the franking. The authenticity of this item gave rise to a debate in Argentina regarding whether one or both stamps of the sixth additional printing did not belong to the cover. As a measure to solve this debate, a depth study and research through a spectrometric analysis of the inks was made. The conclusions left no room for doubt and the genuineness of this item has been declared with all confidence. The only cover known exhibiting three imperforate values of the very significant “Rivadavia” issue, representing the three denominations of this issue. One of the gems of Argentine philately. Cert. Holcombe and P.F. Ex Schatzkès, Depetris and Hubbard.
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The Only Mixed Franking on Cover Bearing “Escuditos” & “American Bank Note” Issues
504
1862-63, 5c. rose, mostly huge margins showing parts of adjoining stamps, in mixed franking with three examples of 1867-73 “Próceres” 5c. vermilion, on 21 March 1868 cover from Buenos Aires to Montevideo (Uruguay), tied by Buenos Aires cds’s, all covering the quadruple weight letter rate not exceeding 16 “adarmes”. Only in February and March 1868 was this ‘Escuditos’ value sporadically in circulation being a very late and exceptional use. The 1974 Kneitschel catalogue mentions this very late use and only registers two single copies used in February, with no mention of mixed frankings. An extraordinary postal history rarity of Argentine philately, being the only recorded cover proving the existence of this mixed issues franking which also exhibits the latest recorded date and usage in March, which was previously unrecorded. A stunning exhibition item of great visual impact. Cert. Del Mazo, R. Kneitschel and Solari. Kn 10, 36. Ex “Patagonia” collection.
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A Unique Franking on Registered Cover
505
1864-66, 15c. blue, semi-worn impression, horizontal pair, in mixed franking with 1867-73 “Próceres” 10c. green, making up a 40c. franking which covered the registration fee up to 25c. and the triple weight postage of 15c. on registered cover from San Luis to Rosario, tied by elusive “Admon de Correos/San Luis” double circle in blue with three strikes of framed “Certificado” applied in angles as stipulated, with 4 June 1869 Rosario cds alongside, receipt docket and signature inside by the addressee compulsory for registered mail. A unique and visual striking franking covering a high registered rate, with only two covers recorded which bear different combinations of these two values. Cert. Del Mazo and Solari. Kn 22d, 37. Ex Frapolli and “Patagonia” collection.
5’000
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Bolivia
506
1867, 5c. green, third state of the original plate, vertical pair on thin paper, positions 6 / 18, clear to predominantly large margins, used on August 2nd, 1867 entire letter from Sucre to Tupiza, cancelled by blurred strike of “Sucre” straight-line handstamp. Cert. Friedl (Rendon). Ex Patiño.
500
507
1867, 5c. green, final state of the original plate, vertical pair from positions 1 & 13, large margins except for a small portion of the lower right corner which has been diagonally severed resulting a tiny part of the frame line missing, exhibits pre-printing paper fold at bottom, used on cover from Cochabamba to Sucre, cancelled by italic “Franca” handstamp in red used at Cochabamba. A very scarce usage of a red cancellation on this issue, of great visual impact for exhibition. Cert RPS.
1’500
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508
1867, 5c. blue-green, first re-engraving, pair in deep shade from positions 41-42 with good margins, applied on single weight entire letter from Sucre (December 10, 1867) to Tupiza, cancelled by italic “Sucre” handstamp. Very fine. Cert Friedl (Rendon). Ex Patiño.
750
509
1867, 5c. blue-green, first re-engraving, clear to large margined pair, positions 41-42, on entire letter dated 10 November 1867 from Sucre to Tupiza, cancelled by italic handstamp on dispatch. Very fine. Cert. Friedl (Rendon). Ex Patiño
750
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510
1867, 5c. green, fourth re-engraving, horizontal pair, pos. 53-54, showing large margins all around with part of neighbouring stamp at right, especially fresh tied by pen strokes also cancelling the “Contratos” inscription on the adhesives, on 3 May 1868 entire letter from Tupisa to Salta (Argentina), showing neat blue strike of italic “Tupisa” at left, backstamped in transit at Jujuy. The cover was underpaid 10c. (thus only paying a single internal rate); the deficiency was not recognized and therefore not charged on delivery. A very interesting postal history usage and extremely rare franking to a foreign destination. Sobohispo 18. Ex Patiño.
2’000
511
1867, 5c. blue-green, fourth re-engraving, a splendid vertical strip of four, positions 20 / 32 / 44 / 56, ample to large margins, on single weight entire letter dated May 16, 1868 from Tupiza to Salta (Argentina). Each stamp showing the “contratos” inscription crossed out, thus denoting usage for postal purposes and cancelled by “criss-cross” strokes, with neat italic “Tupisa” handstamp alongside and Argentina transit represented by “Admón de Correos/Jujuy” circular handstamp on reverse. A delightful and rare exhibition item. Cert. Moorhouse. Ex Patiño.
1’500
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One of at Most Three Covers Known Bearing the 10 Centavos Pair
512
1867, 10c. brown, vertical pair from the upper left corner of the sheet, positions 1 & 14, clear to predominantly large margins, (20c being the single rate to specific South American destinations i.e. Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina and Paraguay), applied on reverse of 31st March 1868 cover to Arequipa (Peru), tied by light strike of “Correo de La Paz/RB” cds, with Tacna transit cds which also ties the franking. A very significant first issue denomination which was very scarcely used on cover, with at most three covers in existence bearing this franking. An essential item for the advanced collection. Cert. Moorhouse. Ex Patiño.
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Chile
513 /()
1770-1814. An interesting assembly composed of 29 cover fronts, covers and entire letters, including interesting official items from the Colonial Period and one scarce, privately carried, entire, incoming mail from Buenos Aires, nearly all with postal handstamps comprising Mendoza (then belonging to the Captaincy General of Chile), Concepción, Coquimbo, Quillota, Santiago, very rare Valdivia and Valparaiso. Ex Menéndez.
750
An Extraordinary Combination Franking Including the First London Printing
514
1853, First London Printing 10c. deep blue, three good margins, just clipped at top, in mixed franking together with Desmadryl 5c. red brown, two examples, and 10c. blue, mostly good margins, all decoratively applied on March 6, 1856 triple weight per British steamer cover from Copiapó to Valparaíso, each cancelled by mute rings, with corresponding cds at left. An extremely rare and very probably unique franking, including two 10c. values emanating from two different printings, including the very significant and scarce First London Printing. Cert. Maier. SFC 2, 3, 6.
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The Collection of Postmarks from the Pre-Adhesive Period Used on Covers Bearing the "Colon" Imperforate Issues 515 /()
1853-1867. A fabulous and exceptional collection containing 93 items, exquisitely mounted on album pages with detailed descriptions, housed in luxury Frank Godden albums. Throughout this specialized collection an important quantity of highlights are included, which are representative of the importance of this assembly, these being the most significant: First London printing: “P.° de Copiapo” and red “Copiapo” (two covers known of each), “Valparaiso” (two items reported), “Chiloe” (two items recorded in the whole classic period), “Concepcion” in a very rare usage tying the franking, “Ballenar”. Santiago Printing by Desmadryl: “Elqui” (unique, just one other item known, but being stampless, in the pre-adhesive period), “Ligua” (unique in this issue), “Quillota” with three in this issue. Second London Printing: “S. Bernardo” & “Franca” (probably unique with both postmarks), “Peralillo” (two covers reported in this issue), “Valdivia” and “Molina” (both items being probably unique for this printing), very scarce “San Fernando” in red and black, “Melipilla” in blue, “Limache” in red. Santiago P.O. Printing “Estancos” with “Cauquenes” (very probably unique), “Curacavi” (unique in this issue), “S. Antonio Puerto de las Bodegas/EST.” (probably unique in this printing), extremely rare combination of “Franca” & “S. Carlos”, two covers with “Nancagua” and”Peumo” (each one being very probably unique), “Valdivia” in red (two items known in this issue), “S. J. de Londomilla/EST.” which is extremely rare and probably unique, the just two covers known with the mute grid cancel of Chañarcillo, “Osorno” (two covers are believed to exist in this issue), extremely rare “Tierra/Amarilla.”. Last London Printing: red “S. Antonio Puerto de las Bodegas/EST.” (believed to be the only item extant in this printing), very rare “P°. Del Huasco”, “Yumbel” & “Franca” used together on one cover (unique thus), an exceedingly rare use of a datestamp, being “Constitución/Chile”, on imperforate classic Chilean stamps. (The study to determine the quantity of items recorded has been mainly possible thanks to the depth work of research developed by Álvaro Pacheco). Handstamps originating from other localities such as Chalinga, Freirina, Talcahuano, San Carlos, San Antonio, Rengo, Chillán, Casablanca, Ovalle, Tomé, etc., also deserve to be mentioned. It includes an important quantity of items which also graced the collections of the most renowned collectors of classic Chilean philately, including: Baron Etienne de Viron, Blank, Camino, Dupont, Gálvez, Hubbard and Mena. On the other hand, it mainly embodies the famous collection gathered by Ángel Menéndez, making this one of the best assemblies of this kind ever formed. In a predominantly very fine condition, a viewing is highly recommended for this comprehensive and captivating collection which forms an astonishing assembly for an awarded exhibit. A unique opportunity to acquire the fruit of a difficult challenge of search and research.
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Colombia
1859 First Issue
The Only Cover Known Bearing a First Issue Stamp Tied by a Datestamp
516
1859, 10c. orange brown, stone B, position 7, large even margins all around, tied by very fine framed “Amortizado/Medellín/Marzo 19 1860”, used on judicial wrapper (reduced at left) directed to Río Negro, with blue “Recibida en la Adminis-/tración P. de Medellín” datestamp used on dispatch applied adjacent. The franking covered the double weight letter rate for a route not exceeding 50 km., being 40 km. the distance between Medellín and Río Negro. The only first issue stamp tied by a datestamp on cover, this being the scarcest of the two (“Amortizado” and “Recibida”) different types used at Medellín, which are also showed together on this item only. A magnificent postal history rarity of the first issue, as well as an essential showpiece of great significance for the advanced collection. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 4. Ex Santa María.
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The 20 Centavos Tête-Bêche Vertical Pair
Stone A
Inverted cliché bolded in red
5c. error of transfer bolded in blue
517
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1859, 20c. blue, stone A, the extraordinary vertical tête-bêche pair, positions 13 & 24, exhibiting the “new blue” shade, very well margined varying from ample to huge (spaces) at left, showing the edges of the clichés and part of the upper neighbouring adhesive, with original gum. A couple of thinnings and slight horizontal crease which does not impinge on the inverted position. In the process of transfer, one 20 centavos cliché was placed inverted at position 13 onto the plate of 20 centavos, which was composed of 55 units; the other cliché erroneously placed was a 5 centavos transfer at position 35. These errors only occurred in the first of the two stones produced to print this denomination. The postal authorities, after having been printed a significant quantity of the 20 centavos sheets, were aware of these errors, which were corrected in the second stone. (One item, sold by Investphila in its April 2010 sale -lot 359-, is the proof extant that one of these errors was even erased in the first stone, resulting in a blank space at that position). A very difficult error to obtain, which has been absent in nearly all of the most celebrated collections of classic Colombian philately. Apart from the tête-bêche contained in the famous part sheet of 50 (the most important item of Colombian philately), only five tête-bêches are known, all being pairs, considering both used and unused conditions, this being the only pair recorded which is vertical. Cert. Rendon. Scott 6c. Ex Frohlich. (Image size 120 %)
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1860 Second Issue The 10 Centavos Corner Sheet-Margin Block of Four Including Tête-Bêche Error
518
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1860, 10c. yellow buff, stone A, tête-bêche, the famous block of four from the top left corner of the sheet, positions 1-2 / 12-13, including inverted transfer in position 13, showing two full sheet margins, being very large on other two sides. Faint corner crease confined to top left, well clear of the designs, only mentioned for accuracy. Illustrated on page 69 of Dieter Bortfeldt’s “Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1960”. The most spectacular example of only three blocks of four recorded with this error, a stunning exhibition item of utmost desirability. Cert. Bortfeldt and A. Diena. Scott 11+11a. Ex Newbury, Neuburger and Kaplan.
5’000
519
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1860, 20c. dark blue, stone B, a very fine pair, large to huge even margins, showing two flaws at base of right hand adhesive, unused with original gum. Very slight tone spots on reverse, hardly apparent on front, in no way detracting. The largest multiple of this value in unused condition, of which only three are recorded, this being the best margined example. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 12.
2’500
520
1860, 20c. light blue, stone A, a magnificent pair in handsome light color, graced by large balanced margins on all four sides, cancelled by superb strike of “Bogotá” pearl oval handstamp. Trivial corner crease at top right, well clear from the design, that does not detract. Illustrated on page 72 of Dieter Bortfeldt’s “Colombia Philatelic Handbook and Catalogue 1859-1960”. The finest pair of only four in existence, pairs being the second largest used multiples of this denomination. A delightful showpiece of utmost desirability. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 12; Yv 9. Ex Newbury and Hubbard.
1’500
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521
1860, 20c. blue, stone A, frame line missing at base, very large margins on other sides, tied by “Honda/Franca” oval handstamp to 19 July 1860 entire letter to Mompós, carried on a route between 450 and 1,250 km. Fewer than ten covers are known with this single franking. Scott 12.
500
522
1860, 20c. blue, stone A, shaved at left, otherwise large to huge margins, cancelled by pen strokes on single weight entire letter of less than 10 gr. of weight from Cúcuta dated 19 October 1860 to Bogotá, carried on a route between 450 and 1,350 km. Another example of this very scare franking with fewer than ten examples known. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 12. Ex Santa María.
500
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1861 Third Issue
523
1861, 10c. yellow buff, a very fresh vertical pair with margins varying from huge to slightly cut into in part of one adhesive at right, cancelled by two strikes of “0” numeral handstamp, paying the single rate to any internal destination inside Colombia (according to the decree issued on 27.11.1861), on 23 April 1863 entire letter from Espinal to Bogotá. One of only four covers in existence bearing two copies of this denomination. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 14a; Yv 11. Ex Wickersham, Sander and Frohlich.
2’500
524
1861, 20c. red, vertical half in a very deep shade, coming from the top of the sheet with large balanced margins, used on part of cover front addressed to Medellín, cancelled “Nare” in manuscript, with manuscript “10 c” notation alongside denoting the denomination of this bisected stamp, this being an absolutely extraordinary practice that very probably required this endorsement to be stated. Faint horizontal crease passes through the adhesive at base, not detracting. This bisected portion perfectly adjoins one right half which exhibited on one large part of cover front, also addressed to Modesto Molina, at Medellín, with the similar “10 c” manuscript indication (it initially belonged to the Charles Jewell collection which sold in 1960). This piece shows a Medellín datestamp of 17 April 1863. Bisects were not officially allowed although tolerated by postal authorities. The 10 centavos corresponded to the single rate of that time. One of the only two examples recorded of a bisected usage in this issue. Highly desirable. Cert. Bortfeldt.
1’500
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The Most Iamportant 1 Peso Item
525
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1861, 1p. rose lilac, the sensational block of four, positions 8-9 / 17-18, showing slightly shifted vertical rows, sheet margins on two sides from the top right corner, being large at base and left, graced by fresh precise impression and deep shade. Trace of corner crease just affecting the upper left corner frame line of one adhesive and scissors cut between bottom two stamps, in no way detracting. The most spectacular of the two largest recorded multiples of this value, being unique as a block of four, while the other multiple is just a strip. The most important showpiece of this value, as well as an important rarity of Colombian philately. Cert. Bortfeldt and Rendon. Scott 18. Ex Larsen, Londoño and Sánchez Vega.
15’000
1861-1862 Fourth Issue
The Rarest Unused Stamp of Colombian Philately The "Ferrary" Example
526
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1861-62, 20c. red, the incredible Ferrary example, boasting large balanced margins on all four sides, possessing brilliant color and good impression, unused without gum as usual (no copies extant in private hands with original gum). Some of the most renowned collectors of Colombia had no unused examples of this stamp in their lifetime collections. The finest example of the rarest unused stamp of Colombian philately, of which only seven copies are recorded, including the solely five copies known in private hands and the two examples in the Tapling collection. One of the gems of South American stamps. Cert. Bortfeldt and Rendon. Scott 20. Ex Ferrary and Newbury. (Image size 150 %)
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1862 Fifth Issue
The Spectacular Multiple Featuring Double Impression Variety
527
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1862, 10c. blue, type III, an astonishing block of nine with the bottom row, from the base of the sheet, printed sideways. Exhibiting a clear double impression variety in a grayish shade, positions 50-54 / 57-60, unused without gum with well-spaced margins on all four sides. A couple surface scuffs on reverse and negligible wrinkles, not visible on front, none of which detracting. Dieter Bortfeldt, in his certificate issued in 2006, stated this item to be “probably the most spectacular piece of classic Colombia”. Offered for the first time at public auction, this item, featuring a unique double impression in this issue -the double impression variety being also recorded but in just one example of the later and less significant eighth classic issue-, must be considered as one of the great gems of Colombian philately. Cert. Bortfeldt and Rendon.
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528
1862, 10c. blue, type III, strip of three, just cut slightly into at left with wide margins on the other sides, applied on envelope from Bogotá to Dudley (England) paying the domestic rate to Colon, tied by “Bogotá” oval pearl handstamps, with red Colon oval marking and “2/4” Shillings manuscript rate to be paid upon arrival on front. Reverse showing British “Colon/No 7/1862” double arc, London transit and arrival, these dates proving that this issue, contrary to what it is erroneously stated in catalogues, was put into circulation in 1862 and not in 1863, this cover being the second earliest recorded for this issue. Some age toning overall and two small portions of paper loss in left corners of envelope which have been restored on the reverse with pieces of paper, of absolutely no importance for this, the largest multiple of this denomination on cover. A very desirable item for both collectors of Colombian and Panamanian postal history. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 25a. Ex Londoño and Frohlich.
1’500
529
(«)
1862, 50c. red, error of colour, type II, which occurred in the fourth or fifth horizontal row of the sheet as a result of a cliché error in the sheet of 20c., a very fresh example with good margins ranging from wide to large, unused without gum. A very desirable error of classic Colombian philately, being much scarcer in unused condition. Cert. Moorhouse and RPS. Scott 26b = $ 14,000.
2’000
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1863 Sixth Issue
530
«
1863, 5c. orange, the astonishing block of three showing upper adhesive printed sideways, positioned at second to the right in the top horizontal row of the sheet, bottom stamps from type II, vivid and radiant colour, mostly large margins, just cut into in small place at base of bottom right adhesive. Two gum creases of no importance. One of only about five multiples from the upper sheet setting including sideways position that are in existence, this being the second largest recorded, which also made the sheet reconstruction possible. A key item of Colombian philately. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 30. Ex Larsen and Kaplan.
2’000
The Largest 5 Centavos Multiple
531
«
1863, 5c. orange, a stunning block of nine, types I-II-I / III-IV-III / I-II-I, showing inverted position in centre, refulgent colour, good margins, except just cut into in part of upper margin, with original gum. Small tone spot, tiny gum thin and slight vertical crease at right, of no importance for this rarity. The largest recorded 5c. multiple, which also was the prime determining multiple for the sheet reconstruction, unique. An extraordinary exhibition piece, described in the certificate as “one of the most important items of classic Colombian philately”. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 30, 30a. Ex Larsen.
37
2’500
Latin America Starting Price US $
532
1863, 5c. orange, two examples, types II & IV, the latter being the inverted position, being very large margined for the most part, tied to single letter rate cover to Ambalema by “Bogotá” oval handstamp, dated 4 December 1865, with sender’s marking at right. Faint vertical crease at left, in no way detracting. One of only seven covers recorded with this value -including four different frankings-, of which only three are not franked with tête-bêches. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 30. Ex Hubbard.
2’000
The Only 50 Centavos Multiple on Cover
detail
533
1863, 50c. green, types II & I, marginal pair from the base of the sheet, large to huge balanced margins, tied to large cover to Bucaramanga by superb strike of “Bogotá” oval handstamp. Undated but probably travelled in late 1864. The 1 peso rate corresponded to a letter weighing from 90 to 100 gr. Small insect damage holes, only mentioned for accuracy, and slight corner crease in no way detracting. The largest 50c. multiple on cover recorded, unique, of great desirability as a marginal piece, also being one of only three covers known exhibiting this value, each bearing a different franking. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 33.
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1864-1866 Seventh and Eighth Issues
534
1864, 5c. orange, a well margined horizontal pair, types 4-5, paying a single weight entire letter up to 10 grams from Popayán to Bogotá, dated 5 January 1866, tied “Popayán” and strokes in manuscript. Vertical crease impinging on one adhesive. About five covers are recorded bearing this franking. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 37a.
400
535
1864, 10c. violet, right-sheet margin example and vertical half, both showing good balanced margins and tied “Santander” in manuscript, on 19 January 1866 entire letter to Bogotá. Ironed crease affecting the bisected stamp, which is hardly visible. Fewer than five covers are believed to exist bearing a bisected example of this denomination, with this franking being one of just two recorded. A delightful showpiece. Cert. Moorhouse. Scott 38. Ex Kaplan.
750
39
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The Largest 10 Centavos Franking on Cover
536
()
1864, 10c. violet, two strips of three including transfer types 2-4 & 8-10, mostly good margins except for one strip which is just shaved at base, both in deep colour, together with three single copies of the same value in a light shade, transfer types 5, 4 & 11, cut into in small places with mostly good margins, used on registered cover front from Bogotá to Cartagena, cancelled by “0” numeral handstamp and italic “Certificación a Bogotá/Salió en_de_”, both applied in red, the latter being repeated above franking with date in manuscript “17 Junio 1865”. The franking covered the 50c. of the registration fee plus 40c. corresponding to a four fold domestic rate. Left-hand strip affected by tiny surface rubbing and small tear, just mentioned for accuracy. Notated as received and signature on front as stipulated for registered mail by the postal rules. A marvellous eye-catching cover representing the largest recorded franking of this value, bearing a most unusual combination franking of the same denominations in distinctly different shades. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 38. Ex Londoño and Frohlich.
2’000
537
1864, 10c. violet, small portion of the bottom right corner missing, and 20c. blue, margins ranging from cut into to large, both cancelled by Bogotá oval, on large cover to Natagaima, paying the triple inland rate which justified by the content mentioning documents enclosed, with the “Anotación” 5c. adhesive used in conjunction with the registration 5c. stamp, each applied in upper corners and cancelled by red “0” handstamp on dispatch, with both stamps also receiving a manuscript cancellation on arrival. Manuscript “N° 10” at top denoting the registration number, as well as annotation as received by addressee and signature. Very slight horizontal crease through adhesives. The “Anotación” adhesive denoted payment of a special fee for the letters’ entry into an official book at the originating Colombian P.O. as an added security measure, although not a registration service, for which also the registration stamp was required. One of just three covers recorded exhibiting the registration and “Anotación” values. A significant and desirable rarity. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 38, 39, F1, F2.
5’000
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538
()
1864, 10c. violet, lower left diagonal half, in mixed franking with 1866 20c. blue, on cover front to Bogotá, used to pay the 25 centavos postage due on receipt, as denoted by blue “Debe.” straight-line and “25” handstamps with “Cóbrese a los destinatarios” (to be collected from the addressees) endorsement, with “Cali/Franca” alongside. The stamps were tied by very rare “De Oficio/Bogota” oval. The only example known of this franking on cover, further enhanced by the, with all probability, unique usage of this handstamp on classic stamps. Of even more significance, this is the only item recorded in this period bearing stamps of these issues used as postage due on receipt. Scott 38, 47. Ex Frohlich.
500
539
1864, 10c. violet, two well margined examples, in mixed franking with 1865 2 1/2c. black on lilac and 1866 10c. lilac, mostly large margins, all used on very rare manuscript money order from Ibagué to Cartago, endorsed “EE.UU. de Colombia/ E. S. del Tolima”, dated 12 April 1867, signature and receipt docket at base. Stamps tied by “Ybagué/Franca” two-lines handstamps. A unique mixed franking on any postal artefact, further enhanced by the very rare usage of an entirely manuscript postal document. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 36, 38, 46.
750
41
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ex 540
1867-70. Selection of eight, pre-printed or manuscript, money orders, bearing seven different frankings with 1864 5c. diagonal half (unique usage on postal document), 1864 20c. + 1865 2 1/2c. (unique), 1866 5c. (on 2 items), 1866 5c. single + diagonal half (unique),1866 10c. strip of four (the largest vertical multiple known), 1866 10c. single franking, 1866 20c. + 1865 2 1/2c. Money orders are very infrequently encountered in the classic period, further enhanced by including various unique frankings, making this a significant and extremely difficult assembly for the advanced collection. All postal documents are accompanied by a Bortfeldt certificate. Viewing essential.
2’000
Colombian States Antioquia
541
542
541
«
1884, 5c. blue on white wove paper, the remarkable example with original gum, fresh impression and complete to mostly wide margins. Not registered by Santamaría and no extant copies in his collection. The largest collection of Colombian States ever formed by Dr. Gene Scott, had only one copy in both unused and used conditions for his lifetime collection. An exceedingly desirable showpiece, being one of only about five recorded copies unused of this very rare stamp of Antioquia. Cert. Bortfeldt.
750
542
1884, 5c. blue on white wove paper, the astonishing used copy, crisp impression, mostly large margins, just a bit closer in small place at right, cancelled in manuscript with “Antioquia” and ink strokes. The other copy discovered by Dr. Gene Scott of this adhesive which was unrecorded before. Small thin spot confined to top margin and two tiny acidic ink erosions. Another example of the rarest stamp of Antioquia, being one of just fewer than five in used condition. Cert. Bortfeldt.
750
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Bolívar The Largest 10 Centavos Multiple Arrangement of transfer types 3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
10 11 12 13 14 8
9 10
3
6
4
5
6
7
5
“Five Stars” variety (transfer type 14) bolded in red
7
10 11 12 13 14 12 13 (14) 3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
Transfer blocks (full or partial) outlined in black
543 ««/«
1863-66, 10c. red, the sensational block of 39 stamps from the top right corner of the sheet, positions 10-17 / 78-85, including one complete transfer block of six units at upper right, 1-3 / 8-10 types (sheet positions 15-17 / 22-24), and part of five further transfer multiples including three examples of five stars below shield variety. Unused with original gum, sharp impression and wide to enormous margins. Vertical and diagonal corner creases that not detract. The right three columns of the sheet of 170 were composed using transfer blocks of six types, these having been formed using portions of the transfer block of 14, so multiples from these rows show types out of their normal order in the intersection of the transfer blocks. The largest multiple recorded, unique, of the highest exhibition caliber and utmost desirability. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 2+2b. Ex Scott.
5’000
1863-66, 10c. red, a most remarkable vertical strip of nine, alternating types 7 & 14, both representing the top right part of a transfer block of 14, good impression, showing sheet margin at top with mostly wide margins, just slightly in at bottom left, on piece cancelled in manuscript “Chinú”, four times repeated, with the value of each stamp expressed bellow in manuscript to avoid confusion with similar 1 peso adhesives. Illustrated on page 22 of Dr. Gene Scott’s Colombian States handbook. The largest known used multiple, of which only two are recorded. A spectacular showpiece. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 2. Ex Scott.
3’000
544
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Cauca, Atrato District
545
546
545
(«)
1879, “Arms of Choco” Issue, 5c. black, horizontal pair displaying a light but quite neat impression, three large to enormous margins at right, unused without gum. Reduced tone spots, of no significance considering the rarity of this item. An extremely scarce multiple of this stamp, of which only 100 were printed. Cert. Calves. Yvert 1A = € 11,000+.
1’500
546
1879, “Arms of Choco” Issue, 5c. black, cut into at left, otherwise clear to large margins on the other three sides, exhibiting a manuscript cancel of Quibdó. Tiny thin spot. Only 100 units were handstamped. Used examples of this stamp are scarcer than in unused condition, only a very few have survived. Cert. Calves. Yvert 1A. Ex Caspary.
750
The “Ferrary” & “Burrus” Cover
547
1879, “Arms of Choco” Issue, 5c. black, impression of rich colour, very slightly touched in part of right margin, otherwise well margined, cancelled “Riosucio” in manuscript on single weight envelope from Río Sucio to Quibdó, endorsed “Con encomienda $ 100 de 8/10” at bottom left. Several cover imperfections including vertical creases and small portions of paper lacking mostly in edges. Atrato Province also operated a State postal route linking Quibdó with the gold-mining areas of the Sucio River. A gem of Colombian States, supported by the fact that only two covers are recorded franked by this primitive and fascinating stamp, this being unique exhibiting just one example. Cert. Moorhouse. Yvert 1A. Ex Ferrary and Burrus.
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The “Ferrary” & “Caspary” Cover
548
1879, “Arms of Choco” Issue, 5c. black, horizontal pair exceptionally showing overlapping impressions which are neat and of rich colour, complete to predominantly very large margins with frame lines of neighbouring adhesives, the left-hand stamp cancelled by crossed strokes, whereas the other shows a manuscript cancel of Quibdó, used on judicial wrapper to Vigía del Fuerte. Only 100 stamps were handstamped, using an old seal of the Province of Choco with the inscription of the Nueva Granada Republic (this handstamp dating to before 1858). The stamps were issued under the authority of the Prefecture, later confirmed as State (or rather Departmental) issues by the Departmental Government. A gem of Colombian States which may be considered as the most important item of Cauca for the following reasons: it exhibits the largest used multiple known of this value (of which about seven used examples including this pair are recorded, on or off cover), also representing one of the two covers in existence franked by this stamp. Cert. Calves. Yvert 1A. Ex Ferrary and Caspary.
5’000
Costa Rica 1901 Inverted Centre The Only Recorded Example
549
«
1901, 2c. vermilion and black, centre inverted, the only such error encountered in this issue, good centring for this stamp, with original gum. This astonishing showpiece, exhibiting one of the most important varieties of Costa Rica, represents the only recorded example of any value of this series with an inverted centre. Cert. RPS, signed Bloch. Scott 46 (var). Ex Hind and Mayer.
45
5’000
Latin America Starting Price US $
1907 Inverted Centres The Unique Set
550
«/(«)
1907 “Portraits”, the celebrated and unique set of all seven values that exist with an inverted centre, with an additional 5c. value with centre inverted and shifted to the bottom left. The 2c. adhesive has been repaired in one corner, the others being very fine, with original gum. Since the 50c. value is believed to be unique, this is the only possible complete set in existence; the other values are very rare, with only three to five examples of the 1c., 20c., 1Col. and 2Col. known. Certainly a “must” for the inverted centres of the World collector. Cert. Moorhouse. Ex Bonilla-Lara and Mayer.
15’000
Mexico
551
1865, 8r. red (Mexico, 133-1865, 800 examples invoiced), well margined pair tied by cds on envelope (one side flap missing) from Mexico City to New York, conveyed by Mexico-American steamship to New York, charged “60” cents on arrival. Eandorsed “Extraordinario”, denoting the forwarding service requiring urgent delivery which came into operation in an arrangement with the Mexican Post, being carried by Rafael Veraza, the mail being charged the double rate for this service; thus, this franking paid the triple weight domestic rate for a distance above 17 Leagues. Illustrated on page 66 (ill. 22) of “Mexican Maritime Mail” handbook by Schimmer and Heath. A rare franking with the added significance of the “Extraordinario” service usage. A great item for the advanced collection. Cert. Mepsi. Scott 25. Ex Paliafito and Rosenthal.
46
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552
1872, May 27. Cover from Tampico carried by SS “Eider” to Veracruz franked by 12c. blue (Tampico, 40-72) paying the inland fee and tied by “Franco En/Campico” oval. Carried through the British Postal Agency of Tampico with the application of 4 d. vermilion, pl. 12, in an exceptional vivid shade, tied by “C63” barred oval matching very fine Tampico double arc at base. A delightful example of this rare mixed franking. Cert. Robineau. Scott 94; SG Z3. Ex Backal and Rosenthal.
1’500
553
1872, Oct. 28. Cover (bottom flap missing) from Tampico to Mexico City, paying the double internal rate for a distance above 16 Leagues with 25c. red (Tampico, 40-72) tied by double oval handstamp on departure, in combination with 4 d. vermilion, pl. 12, applied at the British P.O. of Tampico from where it was carried by British steamship to Veracruz, with stamp tied by “C63” barred oval and corresponding double arc datestamp alongside. Slight filing folds to cover. A very rare combination franking with only two recorded bearing this 25c. value. Scott 95; SG Z3. Ex Rosenthal.
1’000
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554
()
1872, 50c. yellow single and vertical half, the former being defective at top right, the bisect cut into at right, and 6c. green, (surface scuff at lower right), all tied to judicial wrapper front from Otatitlán (Durango District) to San Andrés by framed “Otatitlan” handstamp. Some imperfections to cover front including faint horizontal crease passing through the franking. The practice of bisecting adhesives was not allowed in this period, except for the Durango and Saltillo Districts, where bisects were also tolerated during the Imperial period. Just three covers are so far recorded bearing this bisected 50c., this exhibiting a unique combination franking. Cert. Calves. Scott 93, 96g.
2’500
555
1874, June 17. Envelope from Veracruz to Portolín (Spain), bearing Mexico 10c. black (Veracruz, 50-74), tied by Veracruz cds, in combination with France 10c. bistre on rose and strip of three of 30c., all cancelled by anchor lozenge matching Consular “Mexique/1-1” datestamp alongside with “LigneB/Paq Fr/N° 2” cds on back, being carried by the “Ville de St. Nazaire” to St. Nazaire and then conveyed to Santander (Spain). Backstamped on receipt. Some soiling and other minor imperfections, barely detracting from this rare combination cover which includes a most unusual French franking makeup to cover the single rate, which corresponds to a prepaid letter of 10 grams. Cert. Mepsi. Scott 107; Maury 54, 56. Ex Rosenthal.
1’000
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Panama The Only Cover Known Originating from Panama Bearing the First Colombian Issue
556
1859, 20c. ultramarine, stone A, position 26, just touched at base, otherwise very good margins, cancelled by blue “0” numeral handstamp on entire letter originating from Panama on June 21, 1860, initially carried by Hurtado Hermanos forwarding agents of Panama with oval cachet at top right, being transferred to the Abello forwarding agents at Santa Marta with blue “Encaminada/Por/Abello e Hijos” at bottom left, this company being responsible to consign the letter to the Santa Marta P.O. which covered the long journey to Bogotá, following payment of 20c. for the single rate for a distance between 450 and 1,350 km. Manuscript notation on reverse “Santamarta, June 26/860 Remitida hoy (dispatched today)” by “Abello e Hijos” confirming delivery of the consignment to the national postal administration. Bend on front slightly affecting the adhesive, of no importance for this gem. The only first issue cover recorded carried by two forwarding agents, as well as the only cover known originating from Panama bearing the first colombian issue. Cert. Bortfeldt. Sc 6; Yv 5.
3’000
Paraguay The Only Registered Cover Known Bearing the First Issue
557
1870, 1r. pale rose, two well margined examples, both tied to registered envelope to Corrientes, tied by “Correos De La Asuncion” double circle with star in centre, showing alongside two strikes of “Certificado” oval denoting registration and Asunción cds’s of 22 July 1871. A delightful showpiece representing the only registered cover believed to exist in the first issue, bearing a unique franking. Cert. Holcombe. Scott 1. Ex Weisz and Bustamante.
49
3’000
560 ex
559 ex
567
564 ex
565
563 566 ex
50
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LATIN AMERICA (From various consigners) Bolivia
558
1872, March. Stampless envelope from Mejillones to Bordeaux, bearing very fine strike of scarce “Mejillones/Marzo 72/Bolivia” double circle (with date inverted) and framed “Franca” on disptach, carried via Lima and British P.O. at Callao with corresponding backstamps. British “Panama Transit cds”, following embarkation on the French “Le Nouveau-Monde” with neat “Panama/Paq. Fr. A N°3” octagonal datestamp (Salles fig. 1413/2), charged “15” décimes on receipt. A rare cover. Ex Berckinshaw-Smith.
2’200
Brazil 559
1818-53. Group of seven stampless entire letters, with four being addressed to Portugal, each bearing a different postmarks, of which five from the pre-adhesive period, including: “Maranhao” straight-line and oval (P-MA-03 & 06b), “Grampará” octagonal type (P-PA-01), black “Correyo Da Ba.” (PBA-01a), brown “Rio de Janeiro” circle (P-RJ-38), “Porto Ale.” (P-RS-10) and “Norte”. Above R$ 5,000 of catalogue value.
750
560
1824-75, Brazilian Maritime Mail. An interesting collection comprising 115 covers, nearly all addressed to transatlantic destinations, representing the British, French, German, American, Brazilian and Portuguese maritime conveyances, including scarce early mail and better markings such as British “Brazil/F”. A comprehensive collection covering several fundamental aspects of the Brazilian maritime mail, which would form the basis for an exhibit with a fascinating work of research. An accurate viewing is essential.
3’500
561 («)/
1843, “Bull’s Eye”, a choice group of 6 stamps, margins ranging from wide to huge, including 30 r., two examples of which one possesses an early impression, Campos and Itabira cancellations, 60 r. with marginal example on thick paper used at Campo, the other being unused without gum, as well as 90 r. pair used at Rio de Janeiro. One stamp with thin spot. Interesting and unusual. RHM 1, 2, 3. Ex Comelli. (Photo on page 58)
750
562
1845, June 21. Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Vacheron Constantin at Geneva, directly consigned to the British P.O. at Rio bearing double-arc datestamp and various rate notations, backstamped at London and Geneva, with also red “England/over Rotterdam” transit. Scarce. (No photo)
100
51
569 ex
575
571 ex
568
576
577
591
589
580
600
590
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1850, Nov 20. Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro, carried by British vessel with blue “Ship Letter/ Plymouth” framed handstamp, then consigned to the addressee, being a forwarding agent with “C.I. Hambro & Son/London” cachet and left, this being responsible to consign this mail to the London P.O. for onward transmission via Ostende to Copenhagen, with red Aachen transit on front and Hamburg cds’s including the Danish P.O. Rates include 8d. postage to London, 2s. 6d. to Copenhagen and 29 silbergroschen Danish reimbursement fee. A very rare cover.
400
564
1854-73, “Verticais” Issue. Group of 10 covers of which two carried inland, with the others addressed to Portugal (7) and Switzerland (1), the latter bearing rare 300r. marginal strip of three with rare oval handstamp of D. Francisca, also including unusual 90r.+”Coloridos” 10r. franking, better cancellations, unusual framed “Abatida” postmark applied in Portugal, etc. A comprehensive and desirable group.
1’000
565 /()
1863-66. Three items with two covers carried at single rate to France bearing “Coloridos” 280r., of which one in rare pale rose red shade, the other with Sismondo certificate, as well as cover front to Philadelphia initially carried by French packet to Bordeaux, bearing rare “Verticais” marginal 300r. in combination with “Coloridos” 280r., tied by grid on dispatch and red French transit, charged with 30 cents on arrival. A rare trio. RHM 17, 21.
750
566
1866-67. Three covers, carried inland at single rate, each franked by Dom Pedro 10r. one example, bearing three different mixed frankings with “Verticais”, including marginal 90r., 30r.+60r. & 30r. vertical strip of three. A magnificent trio showing three different mixed-frankings.
500
567
1867, Nov 23. Cover from Rio de Janeiro to Bordeaux, paying the single rate to France with 1866 80r. and 200r., tied by cork cancels at the Brazilian P.O. on dispatch, showing “Rio de Janeiro” small cds alongside denoting involvement of the British P.O. dated 23.11, although this cover was embarked on the French “Guienne” to Bordeaux, with corresponding backstamp on arrival (18.12). An exceptional combination cover to France featuring the Dom Pedro issue with involvement of the British P.O. RHM 26, 28.
200
568
1870, Feb 25. Cover (side flaps missing) from Rio Grande do Sul to Prato (Italy), unpaid on dispatch with red Brazilian “Insuficiente” oval, with backstamps including blue “Rio-De-Janeiro” French type cds as well as Italian Alessandria and Florence cds’s. The letter was considered as insufficiently paid on arrival as per prerogative provided by the Art. 5 of the Postal Convention between Brazil and Italy, being initially charged with 9d., and amended to 2d.; as this mail originated from a province settler, it was probably only charged with 20 centesimi postage dues. Rare.
250
569 /()
1866-78, Dom Pedro Issues. An interesting assembly consisting of 50 covers, including stamps with marginal imprints, unusual three-colour frankings with 100r.+200r.+500r., 10r.+20r.+200r.(2), or single frankings with “Auriverde”, multiple frankings with10r. two strips of five, mail insufficiently paid, forwarding agent involvement, printed matter mail, outgoing correspondence to Argentina, Uruguay, United States, Italy, France, Great Britain and Portugal, better cancellations including Batataes, Jaraguá, Monte Verde, Aracaju, S. Roque, etc. An interesting lot featuring an attractive range of postal history aspects in this visually appealing issue. Viewing essential.
2’000
570 /()
1818-1936. A miscellaneous group of 23 covers, all except one being stampless items used in the XIXth Century, with better items including cover with “Iguabe” and “Santos” fish h.s., five transatlantic covers with pre-adhesive postmarks of Maranhão or Bahia, “Estrada de Ferro Oeste de Minas” telegram, etc. Viewing essential. (No photo)
300
Colombia 571
1825-1850 ca. Ten covers addressed to General Mosquera, including eight showing large oval postmarks of Popayán and Bogotá, and two small ovals of Bogotá and “Buga./De/Oficio”. Three items sent to Ecuador and one infrequently addressed to Peru.
250
572
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1861, 2 1/2c. black, predominantly large margins, very fresh with large part of original gum. A remarkable adhesive which is difficult to obtain, since only 4,032 copies are believed to have been printed. This stamp is rare in unused condition, with copies possessing original gum being exceedingly scarce. Scott 13. (Photo on page 58)
400
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1861, 2 1/2c. black, a mostly huge margined Sperati forgery, neatly tied by”Bogotá” pearl oval to piece, offered together with an original copy showing large margins all around, with faint crease on reverse. After a meticulous study, this mint copy seems to be the example of the original sheet position used by Sperati, but very slightly retouched to reproduce the forgery; the genuine copy shows all the characteristics of a Sperati reproduction, except the tiny flaw in “O” of “Correos” in upper left corner. A very interesting piece of research by Dieter Bortfeldt. Only two original copies of this stamp taken as a base for the Sperati reproductions are believed to exist, together with one of the few Sperati reproductions extant, this item being unique on piece. A very desirable duo for the advanced collector. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott 13. (Photo on page 58)
1’000
574 ««/«/
1859-1975. An interesting collection, being quite complete in used and unused condition, without airmails, beginning with the classic period including better items, scarce semi-modern sets such as 1910 Independence and National Olympiad of Barranquilla, etc., as well as postage dues, registration-, official and telegraph stamps. A small collection of 74 ‘cubiertas’ is also included. Condition varies, but generally fine. Viewing essential. (Photo on page 58)
1’500
(«)/
575
French Consular Agency at Santha Marta. 1866, Nov 16. Entire letter from Bogotá to Bordeaux, bearing superb “Ste. Marthe” octagonal datestamp (Salles fig. 1376) dated 5 December with, on reverse, “Ligne-A/Paq. Fr. * N°1”. A scarce and visually appealing entire.
400
576
1885, Oct 23. Envelope from Cartagena to Nimes (France), bearing large margined 20c. blue tied by “Cartagena” oval h.s., with backstamps including British “Transit/Colon” and arrival cds’s, carried by the “Ferdinand de Lesseps” to Bordeaux, confirmed by the “Aspinwall/23 Oct. 85/Paq. Fr. D. N°2” octagon (Salles fig. 1503/I) on front. Scarce. Scott 75.
450
577
1882, May 18. Envelope from Bogotá to London, franked by well margined 10c. violet, tied by blue oval on dispatch with national post cds’s of Bogotá and Barranquilla alongside, also “Colombie/1 Juin 82/Lig. A. Paq. Fr. N°1” denoting embarkation on the “Ville de Paris”. Scarce transatlantic mail. Scott 107.
350
578
1893-1960. Lot comprising 128 covers with better early mail sent abroad, mainly including FDC’s, as well as 1922-26 group of eight “Libranza de Encomienda Postal” documents bearing different frankings including stamps perforated “R de C”. Unusual. (No photo)
300
579
Tolima. 1866, 5c. brown, pair diagonally bisected at right, 10c. pale blue and 5p. lemon with inverted tablet-value at base, all imperforate and tied to piece by “Espinal” manuscript cancel. A very rare usage of imperforate stamps with, to our knowledge, a unique used example of this 5p. variety. Also very rare 1885 5p. rose-lilac, error of colour, cancelled in manuscript (closed tear at right). Scott 47a, 48a, 54a (var). (Photo on page 58)
300
580
1919, 2c. carmine rose, position 9, a fine example with good centring used on cover from Barranquilla addressed to Vicente Puccini at Puerto Colombia, tied by Barranquilla and arrival cds. Only 260 examples of this stamp were issued, and not 200 as it has been usually thought. A scarce cover bearing the first airmail adhesive of Colombian philately. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C1.
500
581
(«)
1920, 10c. Woman and Boy Watching Plane, unused without gum as issued, well centred for this stamp. Very fine, one of just 38 unused stamps known. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C2.
750
54
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582
1920, 10c. Clouds and Biplane, very good margins, showing part of the interrupted dividing line at left, used with additional franking on envelope carried on the first flight from Cartagena to Barranquilla, cancelled by “Compañía Colombiana/De/Navegación Aérea/Agencia De/Cartagena” oval in violet, with the other adhesive being tied by Cartagena cds, backstamped on arrival. One of the scarcest and most desirable stamps of this fascinating issue on cover in existence, with only 11 covers flown. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C3.
583
2’000
584
583
1920, 10c. Tilted Biplane, especially rich colours, featuring colourless dash through “O” of “COMPAÑIA”, showing light strike of “Compañía Colombiana/De/Navegación Aérea/Agencia De/Cartagena” oval in violet. Just 23 stamps off cover are recorded. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C4.
750
584
1920, 10c. Flier in Flight Signalling Biplane, well centred, cancelled by “Compañía Colombiana/De/ Navegación Aérea/Agencia De/Cartagena” oval and national post handstamps. Whereas 53 unused stamps are in existence, just 13 adhesives in used condition off cover are known. Couple of minor tone spots and some wrinkles as usually encountered in this used stamp, hardly detracting; in fact, the expert Dieter Bortfeldt, considering the usual state of preservation, states in his certificate this example to be in “very fine used condition”. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C5.
750
55
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585
586
585
1920, 10c. Fuselage and Tail of Biplane, usual wide to mainly large margins, cancelled by “Compañía Colombiana/De/Navegación Aérea/Agencia De/Cartagena” oval handstamp. Slight surface rubbing in lower right corner on reverse, of no significance for this stamp which is plagued by imperfections in used condition, this example being very fresh and without toning. Very fine, 25 used stamps extant. Cert. Bortfeldt, signed Rendon and Bloch. Scott C7.
1’000
586
1920, 10c. Condor on Cliff, deep colours, clipped at left, this being a most frequent characteristic of this stamp, cancelled in violet. Very fine condition for this used stamp, of which only 15 examples off covers are known. In unusually. Cert Bortfeldt. Scott C8.
1’000
587
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1920, 10c. Ocean Liner and biplane, good colours and large margins showing dividing line at left, used with additional franking on first flight cover from Cartagena to Barranquilla, tied by “Compañía Colombiana/De/Navegación Aérea/Agencia De/Cartagena”, with tha national post adhesive tied by 22.2.1920 cds. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C10.
1’000
56
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588
(«)
1922, March 7. “Handel, Gewerbe Und Verkehr.” journal of Cologne, with postal stationary newspaper-wrapper of 1c. endorsed “Por hidroavión!”, from Girardot to Barranquilla, tied by national post datestamp on dispatch, additionally franked with Scadta 15c., tied by “Servicio Postal Aéreo/Scadta/ Girardot” double circle and used on its probably last day of use recorded (this issue was in circulation until March 1922). A recently discovered item representing the only complete newspaper wrapper with contents recorded in the “Scadta” Issues. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C13.
1’500
589
1921, Nov. Neiva-Girardot Flight. Cover from Neiva via Girardot to Bogotá, franked by 50c. pale green surcharged by typewritten “Valor $0.10”, according to the new reduced airmail rate of 10c., pending receipt of the new 10c. issue, cancelled by “Navegacion Aerea/Neiva” and tied by “Sociedad Colombo Alemana/Correos Aereos/Girardot” oval in blue-green, with additional 3c. franking tied on arrival. One of just 5 covers known. Cert. Bortfeldt. (Photo on page 52)
400
590
1921, Nov 16. Cover from Barranquilla to Copenhagen (Denmark), franked by 50 c. pale green surcharged by typewritten “$ 030 c”, diagonally applied upside-down at left, cancelled by “Sociedad Colombo-Alemana/De/Transportes Aéreos”, with additional national postage of 5c. pair tied on dispatch. Only six covers are known bearing this adhesive, this being unique addressed to this unusual destination. Cert. Bortfeldt. Scott C24. (Photo on page 52)
750
591
1923, Jan 25. Cover from Barranquilla to Bogotá, franked by national post 3c. and Scadta 30c. with “Valor 30 centavos” provisional surcharge, demonstrating a very late exceptional usage, when this “Forrero Remake” overprint was used (see Colomphil handbook on pages 77-82). Cert. Bortfeldt.
150
(Photo on page 52)
592
(«)
1920, an interesting group of 66 stamps with 10c. green ‘Pilot on flight Signalling Biplane marginal part sheet of 24 units, ‘Sea and Mountains’-’Cliff and Lighthouse’ 10c. green in pair, block of eight and part sheet of 30, as well as 10 c. brown-red tête-bêche pair with P.F. cert. A rare group of high catalogue value. Yv 10, 11b, 12, 14. (Photo on page 62)
400
593
1921, Scadta, group of six stamps used with provisional “R” hand-overprinted registration mark, including type I in black and violet on 10c., type III in grey-black on 15c., type I in blue on 20c. (slight double overprint), type I in violet and type III in black on 30c. Each accompanied by Bortfeldt certificates. Scarce. L.T. R24-R26, R29, R30.
500
594
1921, 50c. blue with provisional “R” hand-overprint, type II, in violet, with Scadta double circle in violet. Undoubtedly the scarcest stamp of this issue. Cert. Bortfeldt. L.T. R32.
300
57
572
561 ex
574 ex 594
579 ex 573 including detail
595
597
596
593
598 ex
602 ex
599
58
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«
1923, 5c. yellow with red provisional “R” hand-overprint, type III, with o.g. Very slight wrinkle, only mentioned for accuracy. The “R” hand-overprinted stamps of the 1923 issue are extremely scarce, this denomination being one of the rarest of this issue. Cert. Bortfeldt. L.T. R33.
150
596
1923, 5c. yellow, inverted “R” hand-overprint, type III, in red, used with airmail cds. One of just three examples recorded in this very rare 1923 issue. Cert. Bortfeldt. L.T. R33 (var).
400
597
1923, 10c. green, red provisional “R” hand-overprint, type III, showing Scadta cds. Couple of usual wrinkles, not detracting. Very scarce. Cert. Bortfeldt. L.T. R34.
100
598 («)/
1923, 15c. red, provisional “R” hand-overprint in red, type III, two examples used and unused. The “R” hand-overprinted stamps of the 1923 issue are extremely scarce. Certs. Bortfeldt. L.T. R35.
200
599
1923, 20c. gray, red provisional “R” hand-overprint, type III, used. Very scarce. Cert. Bortfeldt. L.T. R36.
150
600
1926, Jan 20. Large airmail envelope (slightly reduced at left) from Barranquilla to Bogotá, bearing Scadta 1923-28 5c., 50 c. and 5p., plus national postage of 4c., tied by red airmail cds of Barranquilla. The 5p. denomination is scarce on cover. Scott C50. (Photo on page 52)
200
601
1931, Jan 10. Large part of envelope from Bogotá to New York, endorsed “Correo Aéreo (Extra Rápido), bearing national post 10c. (6) and Scadta 1929 2p. pair, tied by airmail cds on dispatch, in mixed franking with Canal Zone 20c. on 2c. block of 15 and single, applied in transit at Cristóbal (Panama). To our knowledge, this is the largest franking recorded on mail with involvement of this reciprocal airmail service between Scadta and the U.S. postal service. Of great visual impact. Scott C65.
300
602 ««/«/
1919-1950, Airmails. An outstanding collection with hundreds of stamps in used and unused condition, including the number one used with Bortfeldt certificate, four multicolour vignettes, all accompanied by Bortfeldt certificates, including ‘Biplane in Clouds’ used, ‘Lighthouse and Biplane’ unused, ‘Fuselage and Tail of Biplane’ used and unused ‘Plane and Biplane Foreground’, following 1920 ‘Sea and Mountains’ & ‘Cliff and Lighthouse’ tête-bêches in both colours extant, 1920-21 Scadta 30c. in mint block of 8, later valuable Scadta issues used and unused, scarce Colombian Government issues used and unused, as well as Consular overprints with better items. Generally very fine, with viewing highly recommended for a quite unusual lot.
2’000
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603
1921-54, Airmails. Interesting collection of 60 covers, including the 10c., 30c. & 50c. denominations of the 1920-21 issue, American and German consular overprints, 1923 registration stamp, several unusual high frankings, first flights, mail forwarded via Canal Zone, Lansa and Avianca flights, etc. Viewing essential. (No photoa)
1’000
604
British Post Offices in Colombia. A magnificent balance of the renowned Malcolm Bentley collection comprising 54 covers, with Carthagena including the scarce “fleuron” handstamp, 1s. rates paid with 1s. or 6d. (2) adhesives, infrequent use of the “Carthagena” single ring cds; Panama with double arc without date on unusual mail from a warship, “Paid/At/Panama” crowned circle on cover from U.S.A. to Chile, 1s. single and 2s. double rates paid by three different examples of frankings including four 1874 6d., a rare usage of the “British Packet Agency/Panama” cds; Santa Martha and Savanilla including five covers, the latter agency with the unusual single ring cds’s. A final section is dedicated to the mail from abroad forwarded through the British P.O.’s in Colombia, with mail originating from Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru and Salvador, including better items such as the British Cobija single ring cds in blue. The lot also includes one 1876 8d. orange example cancelled by “PanamaTransit/C35” duplex obliteration, being very probably unique. A very difficult to find assembly, which would form an excellent basis to be expanded, in generally very fine condition.
4’000
Dominican Republic 605
1892, Dec 16. 2c. postal stationery card from Puerto Plata to Paris, additionally franked with 1c., each rarely tied by “Ligne F/Paq. Fr. N°1” octagonal datestamp (Salles fig. 1601/2)., with arrival in centre. Scott 88.
59
250
604 ex
606
601
608
60
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Ecuador 606
1865-73, 1r. green, fine impression, strip of eight, positions 19-26, one stamp with frame line missing at base, otherwise margins range from clear to large, tied by Riobamba cds’s on judicial wrapper (three back flaps missing as usual) to Guaranda, weighing 16 ounces. One stamp creased at right. The second largest strip of this value on cover. Scott 5.
300
607
1866-72, 4r. red, upper left diagonal half, very slightly cut into, in a deep carmine shade, paying the single maritime rate to Peru up to 1/4 oz, on 26 April 1869 entire letter from Guayaquil to Lima, tied by red “Franca” dotted grid on dispatch, with arrival on reverse. Very few covers are believed to exist as having been franked by a bisected 4r., this being most unusually cancelled in red. Cert. RPS. Scott 6d.
1’000
608
()
1866-72, 4r. red carmine, a fresh example with three large margins, cut into in part of lower margin, tied to 8 ounces judicial wrapper front to Riobamba by “3154” dotted lozenge with matching “Quito/19 Jul° 71/Franca” red cds at right. Cert. Eichele. Scott 6.
300
Guatemala 609
(«)
1871, 1c. ochre imperforate, printed on both sides, top right margin block of thirty, touched at base and cut into on one side on reverse. The largest multiple known. Cert. Eichele. Scott 1b = $ 2,250+
300
Haiti 610
1846, Aug 3. Entire letter from Gonaives to Bordeaux, showing very fine “Gonaives/Payé” negative oval handstamp, carried at triple rate and charged “45” on delivery, with red “Colonies/&cArt.13.” Anglo-French accountancy marking, with British Jacmel double-arc and arrival on back. Rare.
450
Peru 611
1859, Sep 6. Envelope to Brest (France), bearing 1d. blue, touched in small part at top, otherwise good margins, infrequently tied by British double-arc of Arica, showing alongside “G B/2F87 5/10c” Anglo-French accountancy marking and “12” décimes due marking. London Transit and French cds’s on reverse. Scott 7.
61
250
592 ex
609
622
631 ex
618 ex
62
624 ex
621
627 ex
623
619
636 ex
632 ex
63
605
612
610
613
615 614
630 611
617 629
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STARTING PRICES IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE IN US $ 64
March 16, 2012 - Lugano Starting Price US $ 612
1872. Cover from Tacna to Goertlity (Germany), with blue sender’s cachet at left, pricately carried to Hamburg with involvement of Franz Wilzer forwarding’s agent of Hamburg (cachet on reverse), following consignment to the German mail with application of 1872, large shield, 1/3gr. pair and single, tied by neat Hamburg datestamps. An exceptional usage from Peru. Cert. Sommer, signed Spalink. Mi. 2a.
650
Puerto Rico 613
1886, May 24. Cover to London bearing 8c. gray brown, tied by Playa de Mayaguez cds, then entering the French administration with very fine “Mayaguez/Paq. Fr. F” cds (Salles fig. 1597). Some tone spots hardly detracting from this scarce cover. Scott 70.
750
El Salvador 614
1885, Oct. 21. Cover from San Salvador to Paris, paying the internal postage with 1c. green and 10c. black, tied by blue concentric rings with matching San Salvador cds alongside, sent via French Panama P.O. where it received “Panama-Union/Paq. Fr. A N°2” octagonal datestamp (Salles fig. 1413/2). Scarce. Scott 13, 16.
350
Uruguay 615
1845, Jan 9. Envelope with contents from Montevideo to Lisbon, with red “Montev°.” straight-line handstamp, with Brazilian “Correio Geral Da Corte” cds (11.2) at Rio, later consigned to the British P.O. with “Rio-Janeiro” double arc. Maritime postage of 120r. which was amended on arrival and charged at 190r. rate of which 30r. corresponded to the amount due to the English vessel’s captain. Portuguese “C. Est. de N.” blue oval, type II. A rare cover with involvement of the Uruguayan and Brazilian mails, as well as the British P.O. at Rio.
200
616 /()
1859-60, group of 22 covers including three cover fronts, bearing single frankings with thin figures 60c. (2) & 80c. (1), thick figures 60c. (12, of which 7 from fine impression), comprising cancellation usages of Salto (scarab and scarce oval datestamp), Montevideo (usual oval datestamp and uncommon “sucursal” handstamp), Mercedes, Cerro Largo, Paysandú and elusive manuscript usage. Condition varies making viewing essential, nevertheless an interesting assembly. (No photo)
400
617
1877, Jan 11. Entire letter from Montevideo to Bordeaux, carried at triple Uruguayan rate with Montevideo Printing 10c. green and 20c. rose, each tied by “G” barred oval, palced on board the “Orénoque” with Montévideo/Pa. Fr. J N°3” datestamps alongside, charged at double rate on delivery. A rare franking. Ciardi 36A, 38A.
350
Venezuela 618 «/(«)/
/
1859-77. An outstanding assembly comprising 638 stamps used and unused, including the first issue being represented with one cover bearing 2r. diagonal half with blurred strike of “Trujillo/Franca” red handstamp (just three items known with this cancel), seven 1859 essays including rare multiple with 1/2r. pair, and 278 adhesives with a wide range of unusual cancellations including pre-adhesive Páez postmarks, numeral handstamps such as “1/2”, “1/2”, “3 3/4”, “2 1/2”, “4 1/4”, etc, rare manuscript usages; the second issue with duplication displaying a wide range of shades, several pre-printing paper folds, scarce used examples: 1/4c. (3), 1/2c. (3) & 1c. (1); the “Eagle” issue with better usages and bisects; the “Square” stamps issue includes 1/2r. tête-bêche used (rare) and unused, unused 1/2c. and 1c. with duplication, 2r. bisect usages (2); second “Contraseña” overprint with 2r. unused (2), rare combination franking comprising 1c.+2c.(2); the two later issues are also well represented with better examples and cancellations. Throughout the collection spectacular marginal copies are also encountered. An advanced assembly with viewing recommended. Ex Von Lind.
65
2’000
Latin America Starting Price US $ 619 «/(«)
Santo Tomás - La Guaira - Puerto Cabello. 1868-69, 3c. black on brownish-orange paper, lines across the numerals, two large margined examples in different shades, type III with original gum, the other, type I, unused without gum affected by negligible corner crease. A difficult and desirable stamp. Blanco 30. Ex Von Lind.
400
620
«
Santo Tomás - La Guaira - Puerto Cabello. 1868-69, 4c. black on green paper, lines across the numerals, the famous pair showing transfer types C (featuring extensive retouch in top left corner) and D, graced by splendid margins all around, preserving its original gum which is characteristically cracked in places. Horizontal crease and pin hole at right, of absolutely no significance for this rarity. Ringström and Tester state in their handbook: “complete sheets are unknown, and apart from singles only one pair is known to exist”. The only multiple in existence of this, the rarest stamp of the Santo Tomás - La Guaira - Puerto Cabello issues. Undoubtedly one of the most important rarities of this field, which has been hidden for decades in the Von Lind collection. Blanco 31. Ex Von Lind. (Image size 120%)
3’000
621
«
Coro - La Vela Local Post. 1867, “Correo de Coro á la Vela y viceversa” black on yellow, vertical strip displaying two inverted positions in centre forming two tête-bêches with its neighbouring adhesive, with traces of original gum. Diagonal crease which is not visible on front, of no importance for this very rare multiple. Blanco 22. Ex Von Lind.
400
622
«
Coro - La Vela Local Post. 1867, “Correo de Coro á la Vela y viceversa” black on rose, vertical strip of three with original gum. A very fine and rare multiple. Blanco 36. Ex Von Lind.
250
623
«
Coro - La Vela Local Post. 187(?), “Correo de Coro á la Vela y viceversa._VALE 1 REAL” black on yellow, a magnificent vertical strip of four, possessing original gum. Two slight diagonal creases at bottom left, of no importance for this rarity. Probably the largest multiple recorded of this adhesive. Blanco 38. Ex Von Lind.
300
Local Stamps. A magnificent collection comprising more than 200 stamps with duplicates, including Bejuma with multiples, “Centenario Mérida” with very desirable and rare 1c. gold on white, Coro-La Vela with better values, Santo Tomás-La Guaira-Puerto Cabello including better stamps and multiples, rare 3c. black on yellow with lines across the numerals, also with cover addressed to Canary Islands bearing 2r. and charged “4R” on delivery, HAPAG stamps (8) used and unused, RMSP corner-sheet pair and used examples, etc. A very difficult and eye-appealing group. Viewing is a must. Ex Von Lind.
1’000
1871, First “Escuelas” Issue, 1c. yellow, strip of three displaying a lemon shade, good margins with portions of neighbouring frame lines on two sides, just slightly touched at top, vertical overprint variety, cancelled by circular handstamp. Pin hole and faint wrinkle at top. A very rare variety in multiple. Blanco 1a. Ex Von Lind.
750
624
625
66
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626
1880, Large “Escuelas”, 25c. rose red, a remarkable pair on scarce thin paper, showing rich colour, designs well centred for this issue showing 66 pearls each, featuring colourless flaw in “U” of “Escuelas” and double frame in oval surrounding the portrait, both at left, cancelled by oval administrative handstamp as well as in manuscript. Small acid ink erosion in centre and two small tears at right, of little significance for this very rare multiple, with its desirability being further enhanced by the fact of possessing outstandingly well preserved perforations for this stamp. Scott 67. Ex Von Lind.
750
627 «/(«)/
1879-88, “Escuelas”. A specialized collection comprising hundreds of stamps used and unused, with scarce values, varieties including watermarks, multiples such as first issue 30r. & 50r. pairs, a remarkable quantity of marginal examples, a wide range of cancellations including rare pre-adhesive handstamps such as stunning “Tovar/Franca”, strong duplication including the high scarce denominations. A very difficult to obtain assembly of this fascinating issues. Accurate viewing is essential and highly recommended. Ex Von Lind.
2’500
628
Carúpano. Envelope to Bordeaux carried by the HAPAG “Cheruskia”, bearing “Tirita” 50c. blue on rose, tied by ink cross with matching date (4 March 1903) adjacent, as well as violet cachet of the “Cheruskia”, French entry in centre and arrival on back. A fascinating usage in this turbulent period of the Venezuelan history, representing the only cover recorded bearing this franking, with just about seven items known bearing this issue, with part of them being defective. Ex Von Lind.
2’000
/
67
Latin America Starting Price US $ 629
Guayana. 1903, May 12. Cover to Friedenau (Germany), endorsed “Trinidad: Royal Mail Steamer”, bearing 50c. black on straw, cancelled by rose “Correos/Ciudad Bolivar” duplex, backstamped on arrival. A rare cover bearing this local adhesive. Scott 14. Ex Von Lind.
300
630
1899, oct 7. Envelope to Puerto Limón (Costa Rica) with “Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores” embossed seal, franked by Officials 1899 25c. on 1b. pair, tied by barred ovals with Caracas and French “Ligne D/Paq_Fr_N°1” cds’s alongside. A scarce official correspondence. Scott O9. Ex Von Lind.
150
631 «/(«)/
1880-1961. An important collection comprising hundreds of stamps used and unused, from the postclassic to the semi-modern period, including 1880 Bolívar high denominations with duplicates, an interesting range of varieties and cancellations such as pre-adhesive Páez postmark of Valera, 1899-1902 issue with 2b. used and unused, “1900” overprint on 25c. used and unused, 1900 “Bolívar Negro” used and unused (probably not being genuine), 1915-23 complete set used and unused with duplication, 1937 “Resellado” 3b. used and unused, with better later issues being represented as well; the Civil War issues include Carúpano virtually complete with a remarkable number of duplicates, reprints and multiples. The collection also includes 1862 “Libranzas” composite essays of unissued designs and other varieties, imperforates and multiples, as well as officials, telegraphs and some fiscals. Throughout the collections better stamps are represented with strong duplication. Viewing highly recommended. Ex Von Lind.
2’500
632 ««/«/
1859-1950, an outstanding collection in unused condition for the most part, being virtually complete, beautifully mounted on pages in three albums, the first issue with shades, pairs and blocks of four including scarce 1r. fine printing, two examples, 1r. coarse printing in unusual marginal block of four, following 1866-69 issue with 1/2c. (2), 1c., 1/2r. tête-bêche pairs (2), 2 r. bisected example on piece, the later issues including the scarce 2r. values, with used copies as well, later sets are complete with duplicates, 1899-1902 Bolívar complete set mint, overprinted “1900” 25c., very rare and desirable 1902 1b. “Bolívar Negro” without overprint in mint (without imperfections), semi-modern issues are also represented by better 1915-23 Bolívar set or 1937 “Resellado” & 1938 sets, both mint. The local stamps section is also very well represented with all Carúpano & Guayana provisional stamps including some pairs and duplicates, “Instrucción” (2), etc, an interesting “Escuelas” section which has been divided by printings, with a wide range of shades, multiples, better values with 1877 30r. pair used with opinion Holcombe, 1878 2c. with inverted frame (Roumet certificate), 1880 20v. used and unused, 25v. unused, etc. Officials are also included and a magnificent airmail section including the better sets and values. A valuable and very interesting lot of material being rarely offered on the market, with viewing recommended.
5’000
/
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WORLDWIDE LOTS & COLLECTIONS (See also the individual country sections where the majority of the lots and collections contained in the four catalogues of this sale are included)
633 ««/«/
All World. 1850-1975. Lot comprising eight albums with stamps used and unused, mainly from United States, Japan, Germany and Belgium, including some better sets and values. (No photo)
250
634
All World. 1850-1975 ca. Lot comprising hundreds of covers, including better classic items, airmails and FDC’s. (No photo)
250
635 ««/«/
British Colonies. 1851-2005, a very interesting lot of thousands of stamps used and predominantly unused, housed in 13 stock-albums from Antigua to Somaliland, including a large quantity of better sets and values, also with scarce classic examples and duplicates, some territories being well/very well represented with Australian States, Cayman Islands, valuable and strong Newfoundland, etc., also with large duplication and some multiples. A valuable and recommended lot which requires an accurate viewing. (No photo)
5’000
636 ««/«/
British Honduras - Belize. 1866-1979, a magnificent collection, virtually complete, in unused condition with very few exceptions, including the better values in the first issues, 1882-87 bisected 1d. rose on piece with E. Diena cert., scarce early overprinted sets, 1891-1901 complete set, later better sets with 1904-07 & 1913-21 Edward VII, etc. Mainly in fine or very fine condition, with viewing suggested. (Photo on page 63)
1’000
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(«)/
68
March 16, 2012 - Lugano Starting Price US $ 637 ««/«
Italia. 1924-1985, lotto composto da sette album con collezioni di Repubblica e Trieste, compreso il “Gronchi Rosa”, come pure centinaie di fogli completi, la maggior parte di Repubblica, ma anche RSI, AMG-VG ed una notevole rappresentazione di Regno. (No photo)
750
638
Italia. 1800-1975 ca, lotto composto da centinaia di lettere prefilateliche, anche storia postale di Regno, Colonie e buste primo giorno compreso anche Vaticano. Da esaminare. (No photo)
300
639 ««/«/
Latin America. 1884-1920, group of 20 complete sheets or part sheets from Bolivia (ex Patiño), Guatemala and Uruguay, including some values being scarce in multiples such as Bolivia 1897 2 bolivares denomination (39 examples in six multiples). (No photo)
200
640
Portugal. Lot of 26 covers carried inland with pre-adhesive postmarks of Mangualde, Leiria, Faro, Caldas and Porto, including one cover bearing 1856-58 25r. (No photo)
200
(«)
641 ex
641
Zeppelin. A very interesting lot mostly containing Zeppelin acceptances of South American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, also with usages from Germany and Spain, including rare Condor-Zeppelin combinations. Viewing highly recommended. (Photo on page 64)
End of the sale. Thank you for your participation.
69
2’500
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Insurance/Assicurazione 0.08 % 0.30 % 0.42 %
$11.20 $20.50 $31.60
In the case of shipping lots abroad, the Swiss VAT will not be charged. VAT and other charges are subject to the regulation of each country and are on the responsibility of the buyer. In caso di spedizione di merce all’estero l’IVA svizzera non è addebitata. L’IVA e gli eventuali dazi a cui la merce sarà sottoposta nel paese in cui viene esportata sono invece a totale carico dell’acquirente. The above mentioned shipping charges are valid only up to 500 gr. Above 500 gr., for bulky parcels and for express courier charges will be calculated individually. I costi di spedizione sopraindicati sono applicati per un peso fino a 500 gr. Oltre i 500 gr. e per spedizioni voluminose o tramite corriere espresso verranno presi accordi particolari. Insurance charges are calculated as a percentage of the hammer price including charges and commissions. Le spese assicurative sono calcolate in percentuale sul prezzo di aggiudicazione commissioni e spese incluse.
Collecting lots at the sale Purchasers who decide to collect their lots at Spink Switzerland’s office have to pay swiss VAT. VAT will be refunded by sending us the export document cancelled by the swiss customs. Ritiro della merce da parte del cliente In caso di ritiro della merce da parte del cliente in asta o presso i nostri uffici, l’IVA svizzera sarà addebitata in fattura e successivamente rimborsata al ricevimento del documento di esportazione timbrato dalla dogana svizzera.
Avviso per la clientela residente in Italia Grazie alla rappresentanza fiscale che abbiamo in Italia, siamo in grado di offrire il servizio di sdoganamento e pagamento dell’IVA italiana per conto del cliente, in modo tale da rendere la spedizione e consegna dei lotti acquistati più comoda (gli adempimenti doganali di importazione vengono effettuati da noi), più veloce e sicura (le consegne vengono effettuate tramite corriere blindato). Questo servizio comporta i seguenti costi di spedizione ed assicurazione: Valore Spedizione (fino a Usd) Costo spedizione (Usd)
2’000
6’000
13’000
26’000
65’000
60
120
190
260
390
oltre 65’000 520
Ai costi fissi sopra esposti va aggiunto lo 0.8% del valore di aggiudicazione (incluse commissioni e costi di spedizione) per spese di assicurazione.
Esempio di fatturazione per l’Italia con rappresentanza fiscale Acquisto e spedizione Prezzo di aggiudicazione Commissioni 20% Spese di spedizione Spese di assicurazione Totale imponibile IVA Totale fattura Note:
Con rappresentanza fiscale
Confronto spedizione con posta ordinaria
$1’000.00 $200.00 $60.00 $10.10 $1’270.10 1 $127.00 $1’397.10
$1’000.00 $200.00 $20.50 $3.70 $1’224.20 2 $122.40 $1’346.60
1. Spink Switzerland si occuperà di pagare il 10% di IVA all’importazione addebitandolo di conseguenza in fattura. 2. IVA che il cliente in Italia deve pagare al momento della consegna della merce da parte delle Poste Italiane.
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You can also bid real time on Spinklive. Just visit www.spink.com to register Potete fare offerte in tempo reale attraverso internet con Spinklive. Registratevi sul nostro sito www.spink.com.
Written Bids Form/Formulario d’ordine This form should be sent or faxed to be received by Spink Commission Bids Office in advance of the sale. References should be supplied in good time to be taken up before the sale. Bids received later than one hour before the start of the sale may not be processed. Il presente modulo va inviato via posta o via fax in tempo utile prima dell’asta. Eventuali referenze vanno fornite in tempo utile perché possano essere verificate prima dell’asta. Offerte ricevute oltre un’ora dall’inizio dell’asta potranno non essere prese in considerazione.
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Sale Title /Nome Asta
Date/Data
Latin America
Friday 16 March 2012 at 02.00 p.m./Venerdì 16 marzo 2012 alle 14:00 h
I request Spink Switzerland, without legal obligations of any kind on its part, to bid on the following Lots up to the price given below. I understand that if my bid is successful the Purchase Price payable will be the sum of the final bid and a premium as a percentage of the final bid (together with any VAT chargeable). The Rate of Premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each lot. All bids shall be treated as offers made on the Terms and Conditions of Buyers printed in the catalogue. Bids of unusual amounts will be rounded down to the bid step below and will not take precedence over a similar bid unless received first. I also understand that Spink Switzerland provides the service of executing bids on behalf of clients for the convenience of clients and that Spink Switzerland will not be held responsible for failing to execute bids. If identical commission bids are received for the same Lot, the commission bid received first by Spink Switzerland will take precedence. Please note that you will not be notified if there are higher written bids received. If you require such notification then this is available on bids made via Spink’s online service. Richiedo a Spink Switzerland, senza alcun obbligo da parte di quest’ultima, di offrire per mio conto sui seguenti lotti fino ai prezzi sotto indicati. Sono consapevole che se la mia offerta avrà successo, il prezzo da pagare sarà dato dal prezzo di aggiudicazione piu’ una commissione del 20% del prezzo di aggiudicazione medesimo (oltre ad Iva ove applicabile). Tutte le offerte saranno trattate come effettuate sulla base delle Condizioni generali di vendita pubblicate sul catalogo. Offerte con valori non usuali saranno arrotondate allo scatto inferiore e non avranno precedenza su eguali offerte a meno che non ricevute per prime. Sono inoltre consapevole che Spink Switzerland accetta di fare offerte per conto dei propri clienti come servizio prestato a favore dei medesimi e che Spink Switzerland non potrà essere ritenuta responsabile nel caso in cui tali offerte non fossero effettuate. Se identiche offerte fossero ricevute per un medesimo lotto, l’offerta ricevuta per prima avrà la precedenza (Vi informiamo che non vi daremo comunicazione di eventuali offerte ricevute piu’ alte della vostra).
Client Number (if known) Name Num. Cliente (se conosciuto) Nome e cognome Address Indirizzo Tel (Home) (Office) Tel. (Abit.) (Ufficio) Fax Signature (also on the back page) Firma (anche sul retro)
Postcode CAP (Mobile) (Cell.)
E-mail VAT number P. IVA
Please indicate the type of card/Si prega di segnalare il tipo di carta Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Payment made by Mastercard or Visa are subject to a 3.75% surcharge and American Express 3.95%. I pagamenti effettuati con Visa o Mastercard saranno soggetti ad un addebito del 3,75% e con American Express del 3,95%.
Card No: Signature
Start Date:
Expiry Date
Issue No:
Security Code:
Name (on credit card)
Please charge all purchases to my card/Addebitate la mia carta di credito per tutti gli acquisti Do not charge my card. I will arrange to send payment. (Spink Switzerland will only charge your card should you default on the payment terms agreed)./ Non addebitate la mia carta di credito. Provvedero’ al pagamento. (Spink Switzerland addebiterà la vostra carta solo se non effettuerete il pagamento nel termine stabilito). Please hold my purchased lots for collection/ Tenete i lotti acquistati per il ritiro
Sale: Latin America
Date: March 16, 2012
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND ENSURE THAT BIDS ARE IN US DOLLARS VI PREGHIAMO DI SCRIVERE IN MANIERA CHIARA ED ASSICURATEVI CHE LE OFFERTE SIANO IN US $ Lot Number Lotto
Price Bid US $ Offerta US $
Lot Number Lotto
Price Bid US $ Offerta US $
References required for clients not yet known to Spink Referenze richieste per clienti non ancora conosciuti da Spink. Bank Name Nome Banca Bank Address Indirizzo Banca Account Number Num. conto Date Signature Data Signature
Postcode CAP
Lot Number Lotto
Price Bid US $ Offerta US $
Notes/Osservazioni