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URUGUAY

16 March 2012 Lugano, Switzerland

The

“Tito”Collection

16 March 2012 Lugano - Switzerland

Spink Switzerland SAVia Motta 44 - 6900 Lugano (Switzerland)

Tel +41 91 911 62 00 - Fax +41 91 922 20 52investphila@spink.com – www.spink.com

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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 15:30

Viewing/Visione lotti

- Thursday/Giovedì 15 March 2012 09:00 – 19:00- Friday/Venerdì 16 March 2012 09:00 – 15:30

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.

URUGUAY

Public AuctionAsta Pubblica

The “Tito” Collection Part I

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Group Chairman and CEO

Olivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK – Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano

USA – Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed Robinson Rick PenkoEurope – Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez

China – Anna LeeCoins

UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George ChampUSA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin

Banknotes, Bonds & SharesUK – Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison

USA – Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniOrders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria

UK – Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBooks

UK – Philip Skingley Alex SmithAutographs

USA – Robert LitzenbergerWines

China – Anna Lee

Your Europe Team (London – Lugano)

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown Tom Smith

FinanceAlison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Billy Tumelty

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Abdi Mohamed María Martínez Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Your America Team (New York – Dallas)

Chairman EmeritusJohn Herzog

Head of PhilatelyGeorge Eveleth

Head of NumismaticStephen Goldsmith

Director of Finance & OperationSam Qureshi

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationIngrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneersStephen Goldsmith Tracy Shreve Andrew Titley

Your Asia Team (Hong Kong – Singapore)

Anna Lee Gary Tan Amy Yung Raymond TatNeill Granger Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid

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GENERAL INFORMATION – INFORMAZIONI GENERALI

Your team in Switzerland

Stamps Specialists - FilateliciGuido CraveriFernando Martínez - fmartinez@spink.com

Administration - AmministrazioneMarco Fiori - mfiori@spink.comGiacomo Canzi - gcanzi@spink.comCristina Dugoni - cdugoni@spink.com

Graphic design and Advertising - Grafica e PubblicitàMaría Martínez - mmartinez@spink.comMaurizio Schenini - mschenini@spink.com

Symbols - Legenda

Never hinged/Nuovo senza linguella (gomma integra))Mint/Nuovo con linguellaUnused without gum/Nuovo senza gommaUsed/UsatoOn piece/FrammentoCover/LetteraCover 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).

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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.

Notes Concerning Descriptions - Nota concernente le descrizioni

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)).

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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.

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.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Sel-ler.

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.

3.2 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 estima-ted 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.

3.2.2 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 pro-vide 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.

3.2.3 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 respon-sible for the correctness of any statement as to the authorship, origin, date,

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERS

age, attribution, genuineness or provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or for any faults or defects in any 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

3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of Authen-ticity 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 be-fore 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.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Au-thenticity 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.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Au-thenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. You acknow-ledge 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.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension on ac-count 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 fore-going provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

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;

means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a 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;

means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies;

means the value added tax.

Buyer’s Premium:

Certificate of Authenticity:

Expert Committee:

Forgery:

Hammer Price:

Lot:

Seller:

Spink Group:

VAT:

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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.

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 expen-ses.

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4.1 Refusal of admission

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

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

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.

4.4 Commission Bids

If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the form pro-vided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonable endea-vours 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 com-mission bid. You should therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

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 in-ternet 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 commit-ments 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.

4.6 Telephone Bids

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 partici-pate 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.

4.7 Currency Converter

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 ap-propriate rate determined by us, at opening on the date of the auction. Bid-ding 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.

4.8 Video images

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 correspon-dence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of the image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding Increments

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 10100 to 500 by 20500 to 1,000 by 501,000 to 2,000 by 1002,000 to 5,000 by 2005,000 to 10,000 by 50010,000 to 20,000 by 1,00020,000 to 50,000 by 2,00050,000 to 100,000 by 5,000100,000 to 200,000 by 10,000200,000 to 500,000 by 20,000

4.10 Bidding by Spink.

4.10.1 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchase Lots 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.

4.13 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

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.

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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

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 mer-chandise 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.

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.

5.3.2 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:

(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.

(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 proces-sing 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.

(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 5.4.1 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.

5.4.2 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.

5.4.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to accept responsi-bility for damage caused by woodworm, changes in atmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

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.

5.6 Packing and handling

5.6.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when han-dling 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.

5.6.2 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 restric-tions 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

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 recom-mendation for the acts or omissions of the third parties concerned.

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:

5.8.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 1% per month compound inte-rest, 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.

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;

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;

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;

5.8.1.5 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.

5.8.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days of your sti-pulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall in addition be entit-led:

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, da-mages, legal fees, commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to make payment; or

5.8.2.3 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 ap-ply. 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.

5.10 Refund in the case of Forgery5.10.1 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 con-flict 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:

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;

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

5.10.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you must produ-ce 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.

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.

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.

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 frau-dulent misrepresentation.

7 COPYRIGHT

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.

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.

8 NOTICES

All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served perso-nally, 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

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.

9.1 Limitation of LiabilitySubject 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

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.

9.3 Force majeure

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 wor-kforce 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, bre-akdown of plant or machinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

9.4 Waiver

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 exer-cise. 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.

9.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising under these Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not exclude rights provided by law.

9.5 Law and jurisdiction

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.

9.6 Importation and exportation of stamps

The importation and exportation of stamps should be subject to regula-tions 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/kulturguetertran-sfer/01104/index.html?lang=en). Spink remains at disposal for any fur-ther information.

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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.

2 RUOLO DI SPINK COME AGENTE

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.

2.2 Il contratto relativo alla vendita del Lotto sarà tra Voi ed il Venditore.

3 PRIMA DELL’ASTA

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 general-mente 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

3.2.1 Le affermazioni da noi riportate nel catalogo o nei nostri re-ports, o fatte verbalmente o per iscritto in altri contesti, riguardanti l’auto-re, 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 af-fidamento come affermazioni derivanti da fatti certi e definitivi. Le illu-strazioni 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.

3.2.2 Molti pezzi sono di un’età o natura tali da pregiudicare che pos-sano 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.

3.2.3 A parte quanto previsto all’articolo 5.10, ed in assenza di fro-de, 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

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per qualsiasi altro errore di descrizione o per qualsiasi errore o difetto pre-sente in qualsiasi 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.

3.4 Extensions

3.4.1 Se desiderate ottenere un parere peritale od un Certificato di Autenticità di qualsiasi lotto (a parte Lotti misti o Lotti contenenti fran-cobolli non descritti), dovete richiederlo per iscritto non piu’ tardi di qua-rantotto 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.

3.4.2 La notifica di richiesta di un parere peritale o di un Certificato di Autenticità deve contenere il motivo di tale richiesta e specificare l’indi-cazione 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.

3.4.3 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 con-dizioni del Lotto. Ogni Lotto descritto nel catalogo come avente errori o difetti, non puo’ essere ritornato anche se un parere peritale od un Certi-ficato di Autenticità indichi la presenza di altri errori o difetti non inclusi nella descrizione del catalogo, a parte il caso di Falso.

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.

3.4.6 Va considerato che ogni francobollo accompagnato da un Cer-tificato di Autenticità è venduto sulla base solamente di detto certificato e non sulla base di qualsiasi altra descrizione o garanzia relativa all’autenti-

è la commissione da Voi dovuta in percentuale del prezzo di aggiudicazione nella misura stabilita al successivo articolo 5.1;

è il certificato emesso da un comitato di esperti che conferma l’autenticità di un lotto;

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;

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;

è l’importo corrispondente all’offerta piu’ alta accettata dal banditore in relazione ad un 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;

è il proprietario del Lotto da noi posto in vendita;

è costituito da Spink and Son Limited, dalle nostre filiali e società consociate;

è l’Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto.

Commissione di acquisto:

Certificato di autenticità:

Comitato di esperti:

Falso:

Prezzo di aggiudicazione:

Lotto:

Venditore:

Gruppo Spink:

IVA:

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cità. Non saranno accettate richieste di extension su tale francobollo ed il reso del medesimo non sarà accettato.

3.4.7 Se il parere peritale o del Certificato di Autenticità dovessero dimostrare la fondatezza della richiesta di extension, tutte le spese per ot-tenere i medesimi saranno a nostro carico. In caso contrario, saranno total-mente 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.

4.2 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.

4.3 Offerte in proprio

Nel momento in cui fate offerte (sia che tali offerte siano fatte di perso-na, 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

Se Voi ci date istruzioni di offrire per vostro conto, attraverso la compila-zione 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 of-ferte 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 com-missione. Dovreste pertanto sempre partecipare personalmente all’asta se desiderate avere certezza delle offerte fatte.

4.5 Offerte via internet

Una ulteriore comodità che offriamo ai nostri clienti è quella di poter fare offerte attraverso internet. Noi non saremo responsabili per errori o man-canze 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 mal-funzionamento 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 servi-zio che noi offriamo gratis e che prendiamo in carico unitamente agli altri impegni da noi svolti durante la vendita e non accettiamo alcuna responsa-bilità per la mancata esecuzione delle offerte online o per errori o omissioni connesse a questa attività.

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 ca-so non si riesca per qualsiasi ragione a consentirvi di offrire via telefono.

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 con-trollo 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.

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.

4.9 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 10da 100 a 500 20da 500 a 1,000 50da 1,000 a 2,000 100da 2,000 a 5,000 200da 5,000 a 10,000 500da 10,000 a 20,000 1,000da 20,000 a 50,000 2,000da 50,000 a 100,000 5,000da 100,000 a 200,000 10,000da 200,000 a 500,000 20,000

4.10 Offerte da parte di Spink

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 of-ferta, 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 ven-dita tra Voi ed il Venditore.

4.13 Accordi post vendita

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 do-vete notificarcelo per iscritto entro sette giorni dal ricevimento, dichiaran-do 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.

5 DOPO L’ASTA

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5.1 Commissione di acquistoIn aggiunta al prezzo di aggiudicazione, Voi dovrete pagarci la Commissio-ne 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 ven-dita, intendendosi con esso il prezzo di aggiudicazione maggiorato del-la 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.

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 aggiudica-zione, della Commissione di acquisto, dei costi di assicurazione e spedizio-ne e, ove applicabile, dell’Iva) entro sette giorni dalla data dell’asta.

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.

5.3.3 Il pagamento deve essere fatto nella valuta della vendita (a meno di accordi particolari) attraverso uno dei seguenti metodi:

(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.

(ii) Assegno bancario o circolare intestato a Spink Switzerland Sa da inviare al nostro indirizzo di Via Motta 44, 6900 Lugano Switzerland. Vi preghia-mo di assicurarvi che le spese di emissione e di incasso dell’assegno banca-rio 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.

5.4 Ritiro degli acquisti

5.4.1 A meno che non ci siamo specificamente accordati diversamen-te, terremo i pezzi venduti fino a che gli ammontari a noi dovuti, o dovuti al gruppo Spink, siano stati integralmente pagati.

5.4.2 In assenza di nostra diversa comunicazione, i pezzi da noi te-nuti 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.

5.4.3 La nostra polizza non assicurerà e non siamo in grado di accetta-re alcuna responsabilità per danni causati da tarli, cambiamenti atmosferici o atti di terrorismo.

5.5 ComunicazioniNon siamo in grado di comunicare l’avvenuta aggiudicazione agli aggiu-dicatari 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.

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 pre-cedente, il Lotto è interamente a vostro rischio. In caso di spedizione, i

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’importa-zione nel paese di destinazione. Spink non accetterà il reso di qualsiasi collo per evitare il pagamento di tale dazio/tassa. E’ inoltre onere dell’acquiren-te 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 raccomandatiSe richiesto, il nostro ufficio spedizioni puo’ organizzare la spedizione co-me 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.

5.8 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:

5.8.1.1 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;

5.8.1.2 rivalersi su qualsiasi somma di cui il gruppo Spink puo’ essere creditore nei vostri confronti per qualsiasi altra operazione, fino a concor-renza dell’ammontare da Voi non pagato;

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;

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 diretta-mente ad una specifica operazione;

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 accetta-re qualsiasi offerta.

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 priva-ta, 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 ra-gionevoli 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

5.8.2.3 intraprendere ogni altra appropriata azione che riterremo adat-ta.

5.9 Mancato ritiroNel 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 applica-bile. 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.

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5.10 Rimborso in caso di Falso

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 rispet-tate le seguenti condizioni:

5.10.1.1 Voi dovete comunicarci per iscritto entro sette giorni dal ricevi-mento 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 gior-ni dal ricevimento del Lotto/I nelle stesse condizioni esistenti alla data dell’asta; e

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 eser-citare 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.

5.10.4 Noi saremo autorizzati a fare affidamento su qualsiasi procedi-mento 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.

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

6.2 qualsiasi danno o responsabilità da Voi sopportata come risultato di una nostra frode o fraudolenta falsa dichiarazione.

7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 Noi abbiamo il diritto (su base non esclusiva) di fotografare, videori-prendere, 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.

7.2 Il diritto d’autore su tutte le immagini, illustrazioni e materiale scritto riguardante un Lotto è e rimarrà sempre di nostra proprietà e avremo il diritto di utilizzarlo in qualunque modo riteniamo adatto. Voi non potrete usare o permettere a chiunque altro di usare immagini, illustrazioni o ma-teriale scritto senza il nostro preventivo consenso scritto.

8 COMUNICAZIONITutte le comunicazioni previste nelle presenti Condizioni generali di ven-dita possono essere notificate personalmente, inviate per lettera raccoman-data o inviate via fax all’indirizzo comunicato al mittente dall’altra parte. Qualsiasi comunicazione inviata via posta sarà considerata ricevuta nel se-condo giorno lavorativo dopo la data di spedizione o, se il destinatario è estero, nel quinto giorno successivo alla spedizione. Qualsiasi comunica-zione inviata via fax o notificata personalmente sarà considerata consegnata nel primo giorno lavorativo seguente all’esecuzione.

9 DISPOSIZIONI SUPPLEMENTARI

Le disposizioni che seguono del presente articolo 9 si applicheranno solo se Voi agite per scopi legati al vostro business:

9.1 Limitazione della responsabilitàSecondo 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:

9.1.1 perdita di profitto, perdita di business, diminuzione dell’avvia-mento 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 SeparabilitàSe 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.

9.3 Forza maggiore

Noi non avremo alcuna responsabilità nei vostri confronti se ci viene impe-dito o subiamo ritardi nell’eseguire i nostri adempimenti in base alle pre-senti 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 verten-ze aziendali (sia che coinvolgano nostro personale o personale di terzi), mancanza di servizi di pubblica utilità o di rete di trasporto, eventi straor-dinari, 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;

9.4 Rinuncia

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 rinun-cia 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.

9.4.2 A meno che non sia specificamente diversamente previsto, i di-ritti risultanti dalle presenti Condizioni generali di vendita sono cumula-tivi e non escludono i diritti previsti dalla legge.

9.5 Legge e giurisdizione

La vendita cosi’ come i rapporti giuridici che ne derivano, sono soggetti alla legge svizzera. Se controversie o azioni legali dovessero nascere in relazione alla vendita od ai rapporti giuridici da essa derivanti, esse saranno rimesse alla competenza esclusiva del Foro di Lugano. Spink Switzerland Sa si ri-serva il diritto di procedere contro il debitore al domicilio di quest’ultimo: in tal caso è sempre applicabile il diritto svizzero.

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 ap-plicazione 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 Swit-zerland SA rimane a disposizione per eventuali ulteriori informazioni.

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 con-troversia o differenza di interpretazione.

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URUGUAY

THE “SUN” ISSUES - 1856-1864

The “Tito” Collection - Part I

1856 “Diligencia” Issue ........................................................................................16

1857 Second Type “Diligencia” Issue ................................................................... 33

1858 Unissued “Diligencia” ................................................................................ 36

1858 “Montevideo” Block Type Issue .................................................................. 38

1859 “Montevideo” Thin Figures Issue ............................................................... 50

1859 “Montevideo” Thick Figures Issue .............................................................. 71

Uruguayan Maritime Mail ................................................................................... 93

1000/1023

1024/1028

1029/1031

1032/1051

1052/1088

1089/1148

1149

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In 1724, the Spanish Crown decided to establish a settlement on the east coast of Río de la Plata, with a view to countering the dominance of Portu-gal, which had contravened the Treaty of Tordesillas to found the Colonia de Sacramento opposite Buenos Aires.The construction of the city, known as San Felipe y Santiago de Montevi-deo, was completed towards the end of 1726.At this time, both Montevideo and Buenos Aires were virtually isolated from the other Spanish colonies in America. As early as 1748, the Gover-nor of Buenos Aires organised sched-uled transport services between that city and the villages within Peru and Chile.

The first mail service, known as El Príncipe, reached the port of Monte-video in May 1767. The regulations stated that the mailbags were to be delivered to the port of Montevideo, where the correspondence for Buenos Aires was transferred to launches.In 1785, a weekly overland service was introduced between Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The correspondence was carried in three launches known as chasqueras as far as Colonia, where it was transferred to Montevideo by mili-tary couriers.In February 1797, a weekly mail serv-ice was set up between Montevideo and Buenos Aires, with dedicated per-sonnel who replaced the military couri-ers, and up to eight staging posts used. This service remained in operation until 1810, the year when the struggle for independence led by José Gervasio Artigas forced its suspension.

To relay the correspondence to the east of the territory, travelling along the road between Montevideo and the Fort of Santa Teresa, eleven stag-ing posts were set up in 1798, and in 1799 the postal service was introduced which linked Montevideo, Minas and Cerro Largo.

The history of Uruguay in the first quarter of the 19th century is one of constant struggles by the eastern patri-ots against the various foreign rulers. Following the Treaty of San Ildefonso, signed in 1777, Spain governed the southern part of Uruguay, while the north remained in Portuguese hands. This situation was briefly interrupted in 1807, following the invasion of Mon-tevideo by the British armed forces. In 1811, Uruguay declared its inde-pendence, but the Spanish Crown on-ly withdrew from its territory in 1815, following the collapse of the Siege of Montevideo and the triumph of the Artiguista Revolution.However, in the following year the country was invaded by Portuguese troops, who governed from 1816 to 1824. Between 1824 and 1827, the Uruguayan territory was dominated by Brazil. In 1825, the struggle for the final independence of the country be-gan, with the so-called Freedom Cru-sade (Cruzada Libertadora), led by Juan Antonio Lavalleja. On 25th Au-gust of that year, the independence of the country was declared, which took effect in 1830, with the Pledge of the Constitution and the nomination of Fructuoso Rivera as the first Constitu-tional President.

Throughout this period, there were virtually no developments in the postal service, which began to be reorgan-ised in 1827, when General Lavalleja appointed Luis de Larrobla to act as Postal Director.

On 11th January 1828, the first Provi-sional Regulations for the Postal Serv-ice were approved, and in July of that year Larrobla submitted the first Gen-eral Mail Schedule to the government for approval.On 16th September 1829, the Provi-sional Regulations were published by the General Postal Administration for the Eastern State of Uruguay, along with the “Overland and maritime tar-iffs from Montevideo to designated points”.In 1839, the period of civil war known as the Guerra Grande began. This was to continue until 1851, and through-out this time the entire country was dominated by revolutionaries, with only the city of Montevideo remaining in government hands. This situation had a very serious impact on the postal service within the coun-try, while the service between Monte-video and abroad continued to operate regularly.During this period, the activities of the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce began to take on great importance. This institution was founded in 1835 by Jorge Tornquist, and operated as a sorting office for last minute mail, receiving commercial correspondence after the official mailbags had been sealed.

URUGUAY

A short history of the postal services and first classic stamps of Uruguay

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The precarious economic situation of the Government of Montevideo led to the transfer of several sources of revenue, including those of the postal service. Early in 1846, the Board of Directors of the Purchasing Company took possession of the Postal Admin-istration, which it retained until 1852, when it was returned to State owner-ship.One of the first measures adopted by the new administration was the organi-sation of a postal transport service to and from the interior of the country. For this purpose, Atanasio Lapido was nominated as Postal Contractor, with the task of installing staging posts throughout the country. These began to come into operation in May 1853.In April 1856, the General Postal Di-rector, Miguel Solsona, stepped down from office, and Mr. Lapido also took over the post of Postal Director, on an unpaid basis. The postal services organised by the stagecoach companies led Mr. Lapido to set up the so-called Timbre de Dili-gencia (Stagecoach Stamp), which was applied to the correspondence carried by special vehicles.These stamps went into circulation on 1st October 1856, and were issued in three values: 60 centavos blue, for sin-gle page letters, 80 centavos green for two-page letters and one real red for three-page letters. They were issued in sheets of 35, and were printed in the Mège Lithograph Workshop.Satisfied with the results achieved with the new stamps, Mr. Lapido had a new series printed for the franking of corre-spondence with the Republic of Argen-tina. This series came in 3 values, 120

cents blue, 180 cents green and 240 cents red, and these came to be known as Soles de Montevideo or Soles Doble Cifra (Block Type Issue), as the value of each stamp was also printed at the bottom of the stamp.At the end of 1857, Mr. Lapido re-signed from the post of Director and was replaced by Prudencio Echevarri-arza, who continued the reforms of his predecessor, and presented a proposal to the government for the application of postal stamps for correspondence between every point in the country.This was approved by the government, which laid down the following in its decree of 11th June 1859:

Article 1: “All correspondence will be franked by postal stamps, without

which no letters will be delivered by the General Postal Administration or any of its branch offices, the only lo-cations where exchanges of mail may take place.”Article 2: “In accordance with the tariffs laid down, the values of the stamps for delivery within the country will be as fol-lows:

Purple: single weight letter - 60 centsYellow: double weight letter - 80 centsPink: triple weight letter - 100 cents

For the foreign mail service:Light blue: single weight letter - 120 centsGreen: double weight letter - 180 centsScarlet: triple weight letter - 240 cents

We should point out that the term Foreign Mail referred to correspond-ence to Argentina and Brazil. Overseas correspondence was only franked with stamps from the end of 1872 onwards, following the so-called Montevideo Postal Incident, the result of illicit ac-tions by the foreign consulates in the city, who received and despatched mail using ships flying the flags of their own states, with no involvement of any kind by the Uruguayan Mail Service.The only examples of mail addressed to transatlantic destinations before 1872 are a very few genuine covers franked for paying the domestic rate.

Extracted from “El Correo en el Uru-guay” handbook, by Marcos Silvera Antúnez.

“Diligencia” passage ticket showing the coach lithographed by Mège, the same firm that printed the first stamps of Uruguay.

Don Atanasio Lapido

“Diligencia”, second type.

1858. “Block Type” Issue. Unused 120c. tête-bêche pair.

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1000 1856, 60c. pale blue, an incredible example cancelled by red “Admon de Correos/20 Octe 1856/Montevideo” oval datestamp. Cut into at left and bottom, otherwise good to large margins.“Diligencia” covers were almost never subjected to post office handling, except in unusual cases. This hand-stamp was struck on mail routed through the Montevideo post office for the stage-coach office. In this case, it was very probably applied to the stamp in error, due to the fact that it was cancelled only few days after the stamp was issued, when rules were possibly not clear to postal employees.This is the only genuine example of “Diligencias” cancelled with contemporary handstamp, showing a striking and unique combination of colors that increase this showpiece’s desirability. (The pair in the Tapling collection has a posthumous cancel of different type). Of even greater significance, this stamp must also be regarded as the first date of usage of any handstamp on Uruguayan adhesives. Of utmost desirability from both the philatelic and postal history points of view. A gem of Uruguayan philately. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 1c.

5’000

1001 1856, 60c. blue, position 23, crisp impression with mostly large margins, only lacking frame line at bottom, still though a good margin, cancelled with date in manuscript “No-24” (November). Slight corner crease and a couple of faint thin spots, in no way detracting from this extremely rare manuscript date cancel. No examples of not removed dated cancellations in this issue have been previously recorded in the Hoffmann, Bustamante, Díaz, Burrus, Caspary and Dale-Lichtenstein collections. Showpiece of utmost desirability. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 1.

2’000

1856-1864 THE “SUN” ISSUES

1856 “Diligencia” Issue

The four “Sun” Issues of Uruguay mark the introduction of adhesive postage stamps and the simolta-neous evolution of Uurguay’s postal system.Among the world’s most fascinating classic issues, they are renowned for the rarity of multiples, the challenge of plating, and the pursuit of usages. For well over a century, they have attracted the attention of generations of world’s leading philatelists with advanced collections of these classic issues, including Pack, Burrus, Caspary and Dale-Lichtenstein.

Due to the layout of the stones, the margins between the stamps are very narrow; therefore, unrepaired examples showing four complete margins are very difficult to find and highly sought after.Mail deposited in the stagecoach boxes required to have “Diligencia” stamps affixed, which were un-commonly pen-cancelled en route by a stagecoach official.Where possible, the covers have been linked to the appropriate routing system, according to the Hugo Barrachini publication.

The Earliest Date of Usage Recorded of Any Handstamp on Uruguayan Adhesive

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1002 ()/ 1856, 60c. blue, the astonishing complete plate reconstruction of 35 positions, exhibiting the different shades produced from pale blue to indigo. In this study it exhibits the “big crack” at positions 20, 27, 28 (the clearest) & 29, consisting in “hair-line” flaws which are a common characteristic of the stone of the three issued denominations of “Diligencia”, although being more visible in the 60c. values. Some values have imperfections as usually encountered in this issue, also including pen cancellations re-moved. At most, it is estimated, two reconstructions may have been accomplished. Considering the scarcity of 60c. adhesives in comparison to the other values, this reconstruction is undoubt-edly the most difficult to complete of the three “Diligencia” denominations. Of fundamental importance for the most advanced collector. Ciardi 1, 1a, 1b.

15’000

The Most Difficult Plate Reconstruction in the First “Diligencia” Issue

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1003 * 1856, 60c. blue, position 23, exhibiting a neat impression and a slightly milky shade, cut into in small parts of two sides, otherwise huge margins with portions of neighbouring frame lines, tied by crossed pen strokes to entire letter from Montevideo to San José, via Santa Lucía stagecoach relay station. Dated 14 October 1856, two weeks after the “Diligencia” adhesives were issued. A very significant gem represent-ing the earliest franked cover of Uruguayan philately. Cert. Moorhouse. Ciardi 1. Ex Hoffmann.

20’000

The Earliest Cover Known Bearing Adhesives in Uruguayan Philately

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STARTING PRICES IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE IN US $

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1004 * 1856, 60c. pale blue, position 22, excellent detailed impression, brilliant color, enormous margins for the most part with portions of outer frame lines of adjoining stamps, cut into slightly at base, on entire letter routed from Unión (a small village close to Montevideo), via Santa Lucía stagecoach relay station to San José, tied by pen stroke. Dated 2 November 1856, one of the earliest usages recorded, being only a month after the “Diligencia” stamps were issued. One of only three covers recorded franked in this pale shade. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 1c. Ex Eliçabe.

2’500

1005 * 1856, 60c. blue, very fresh with two enormous margins showing portions of adjoining stamps, cut into other sides, used on entire letter from Minas via Pando stagecoach relay station to Montevideo, dated July 3, 1857. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 1.

2’000

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1006 * 1856, 60c. blue, very fresh impression, showing two large margins, slightly cut into at top and base (bottom value tablet just touched, otherwise good margin), with faint corner crease, used on March 14, 1857 entire letter from Yaguarao, a small Brazilian town on the Uruguay border, close to Artigas, addressed to Minas, at the beginning of its journey forwarded by Don Manuel Núñez (endorsement at bottom left), then carried by the stagecoach route Artigas-Melo-Treinta y Tres-Montevideo, where it changed route to final destination via Pando. A very important cover in unusually fine condition, further enhanced by the forwarding endorsement, also being the only recorded cover originating from Brazil. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 1. Ex Jewell.

15’000

The Only “Diligencia” Cover Originating from Brazil

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1007 * 1856, 60c. deep blue, position 30, sheet margin at right (4,5 mm), possessing an outstandingly neat impression and beautiful shade, touched in part of upper and lower sides, uncancelled as usual, on 29 December 1857 entire letter from Montevideo to Mercedes, carried to destination through Santa Lucía and San José. Vertical and horizontal folds clear away from the franking. Fewer than five mar-ginal examples on cover are known. Cert. Moorhouse. Ciardi 1a.

5’000

1008 * 1856, 60c. blue, position 5, graced by bright blue shade, slightly cut into at right, otherwise good to very large margins, used on cover to San Carlos, uncancelled as usual. Very fine and attractive example of this elusive stamp on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 1.

2’500

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1009 * 1856, 60c. blue, position 3, a magnificent top-sheet margin copy (5 mm), very fresh impression, cut into at left, otherwise clear to huge margins showing part of outer frame line of neighbouring adhesive at base, uncancelled, paying a single rate on 12 November 1858 entire letter from Montevideo to Maldonado. The carriage followed the route that linked Montevideo and Rocha, via Pando and San Carlos. One of fewer than five covers recorded bearing a marginal copy of this value. Cert. Moorhouse. Ciardi 1.

4’000

1010 () 1856, 80c. green, position 35, a spectacular corner example from the bottom right of the sheet, de-tailed impression with clear to mostly enormous sheet margins. Two pressed creases, neither of which affect the impressive appearance. Of great importance, being a single copy that perfectly adjoins the fa-mous “Ferrer Block”, also offered in this sale, both originally coming from the complete sheet broken up by Dr. Wonner in the 19th Century. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 2. Ex Wonner and Sciarra.

2’000

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The “Pack” Block

The “Sciarra” Block

1011 () 1856, 80c. green, the stunning upper left corner block of four from the sheet, position 1-2 / 6-7, showing small “8” figures at position 1, clear to very large sheet margins. Few faint creases not vis-ible on front, two thin spots at top and pin hole, neither of which affects its overall beauty and great importance. Illustrated under Gems in Marcos Silvera Antúnez’s “El Correo en el Uruguay”. One of only three multiples recorded in the “Diligencia” issues, being one of only two blocks of four known, which perfectly adjoins the famous “Ferrer Block” also offered in this sale, originating from the complete sheet broken up by Dr. Wonner in the 19th Century. A gem in Uruguayan philately. Certs. Hernández Rocha, Philatelic Foundation and Holcombe, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 2. Ex Won-ner, Pack, Lee, Hoffmann, Hubbard and Bustamante.

30’000

1012 1856, 80c. green, the astonishing left sheet-margin block of four, positions 16-17 / 21-22, very fresh impression displaying complete margins to enormous at left.Lee, who owned the other block of four and the famous “Ferrer Block”, received from Sciarra a detailed photo of this block, which become essential for his plating studies and enabled him to identify for the first time 29 of the 35 positions.The second largest multiple recorded, being one of only three in existence of all “Diligencia” values, of which two are blocks of four, being a multiple originating from the complete sheet broken up by Dr. Wonner in the 19th Century, perfectly adjoining the ‘’Ferrer Block’’. This block boasts the added significance of possessing traces of original gum. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 2. Ex Wonner, William T. Hall and Sciarra.

30’000

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The “Ferrer” Block

1013 () 1856, 80c. green, the famous “Ferrer Block” of 15, positions 3-5 / 8-10 / 13-15 / 18-20 / 24-25 / 30, a corner multiple from the top right of the sheet, wonderfully well margined with only one adhesive just touched at left, with impressive large sheet margins on two sides, clearly showing the slightly shifted alignment of transfers and the common characteristics which permitted the plating of “Diligencias”. Tiny thin specks only affecting two stamps and some minor creasing, neither of which detracts from the importance and imposing magnificence of this item.This multiple originates from a complete sheet originally owned by Dr. Wonner, being later acquired by ‘Soto Hermanos’ philatelic dealers who broke it up into several blocks in the 19th Century, -unfortunately neither photos nor plating studies were made-. This, the largest surviving block subsequently graced the collection of Vicente Ferrer (who gave the name to the piece), and later the Pack and Lee collections. The block enabled Charles Lathrop Pack to correct and extend the first theories of plating by Mr. Griebert in his 1910 work, and establish new concepts on the plating of this issue, which were confirmed and slightly improved in some cases by Lee. Illustrated in several journals of “Uruguay Filatélico”, in the renowned Anphilex’96 Anniversary exhibition catalogue and under ‘Gems’ in Marcos Silvera Antúnez’s “El Correo en el Uruguay”.The largest multiple of these fascinating “Diligencia” issues. From this block all plating of this issue has been derived and is considered the foundation upon which the technical philately of Uruguay was built. A true “Aristocrat of Philately”, undoubtedly the most important item in Uruguayan philately and one of the gems of the philatelic world. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 2. Ex Wonner, Ferrer, Pack, Lee, Hoffmann and Hubbard.

300’000

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Dr. Wonner, the first great collector of Uruguay in the 19th Century, found a complete sheet that it was later subsequently broke up into three multiples and other single copies. Unfortunately, no pho-tographic records or plating studies were made at the time. After the dramatic breakup of the sheet by the “Soto Hermanos” dealers of Montevideo in the 19th Century, this would be the most complete reconstruction of the original sheet that have ever been accomplished in more than 125 years, which includes the largest multiple of “Diligencias”, one of the great gems of the philatelic world. Roberto Hoffmann, after a lifetime of collecting in Uruguay, could only find the upper left corner block of four which complemented the “Ferrer Block”. The first important plating study developed was the work of Charles Lathrop Pack, who owned two of the three multiples and possessed a detailed photo of the left-sheet margin block of four from the renowned collector Mr. Sciarra. This material enabled Pack to correct and extend the first theories of plating propounded by Mr. Griebert in his 1910 work and establish new concepts on the plating of this issue, which were subsequently confirmed and, in some cases, refined by Emanuel J. Lee.

10131012

1011

1010

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1014 () 1856, 80c. green to dark green, the striking complete plate reconstruction of 35 positions, including the different shades recorded, as well as small “80” variety at position 1. Showing “’the big crack” at positions 20, 27, 28 (the clearest) & 29, consisting in “hair-line” flaws, being the most prominent common primary characteristic of the three values. Only four examples repaired at positions 7, 13, 16 & 35 and some thinnings.The reconstruction, plated by common or primary characteristics, with nearly every position filled by the value, also shows the secondary characteristics that suggested the theory that the higher value stamps were printed from fresh stones from transfers of the 60c. stone. At most, as estimated, three reconstructions may have been accomplished, nearly impossible to duplicate in this very good appearance, being very probably the finest recorded. A stunning assemblage of fundamental importance in an advanced collection, extremely difficult in this issue. Cert. Hernán-dez Rocha, Díaz Paulos (31 stamps) and Holcombe. Ciardi 3, 3a; 2, 2a, 2b. Ex Díaz/Marcedes (31 stamps) and Bustamante.

10’000

80 Centavos Complete Plate Reconstruction

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The Only Cover Known, Originating from Abroad, Bearing the 80 Centavos

1015 1856, 80c. green, position 35, a marvelous example from the bottom right corner of the sheet, with large to enormous margins, showing bright colour and dated manuscript cancel “Junio 2”. No “Dili-gencias” examples have been previously recorded with not removed dated cancel in the majority of the most significant collections of Uruguay. Slight corner crease at bottom right corner, just touching the design, of no importance. The finest used copy known of this value, further enhanced by the extremely elusive usage of a dated cancel, a splendid showpiece of utmost desirability. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 2.

2’000

1016 * 1856, 80c. green, position 9, featuring double frame line at right, frame line at base and part of the left margin missing, otherwise good margins, on entire letter dated 2 November 1856, from Buenos Aires (Argentina) to Perdido (Uruguay). Originally privately conveyed by ferry, without adhesive, from Buenos Aires to Montevideo, where the “Diligencia” stamp was applied for onward overland transmission, paying a double weight letter rate, carried following the stagecoach route via Santa Lucía and San José to Rosario, where it changed to a secondary route and delivered to forwarder Diego MacEntyre, as per endorsement “para dejar en el puesto del Sr. MacEntyre puntas de San Gregorio”, this being responsible to consign the letter to the addressee. Some reduced small stains and vertical folds of which one passes through the adhesive. One of eight covers recorded with this value, this possessing the added significance of being unique as originating from abroad. Certs. Moorhouse and Holcombe, as well as manuscript notation on reverse by the Soto Hermanos of Montevideo stating this item to be genuine and to origi-nate from an archive. Ciardi 2.

5’000

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1017 * 1856, 80c. deep green, position 1, clear to huge margins on three sides, just slightly cut into at top, showing the most prominent and remarkable variety of the plate featuring the small “80”, tied by manuscript cross on cover to San José. Very slight tone spots not detracting from the great rarity of this, the only cover known with this delightful variety, which is the most significant in this value. Certainly one of the important “Diligencia” covers. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 2. Ex Marcó Del Pont and Hoffmann.

10’000

The Only Cover Recorded Bearing the 80 Centavos Small “80” Type

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1018 * 1856, 80c. emerald green, position 17, remarkable deep shade, mostly large margins showing part of two adjoining frame lines, otherwise only slightly touching the outer frame line, used uncancelled on entire letter from Montevideo to Sauce at double rate, dated December 20, 1858, carried by the stagecoach relay stations route Montevideo-Las Piedras-Canelones. Traces of wax seal used to affix the stamp to cover. Top right corner applied overlaps the edge of the cover, resulting in two slight creases, in no way detracting from this, to our knowledge, the only example in this emerald green shade on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 2c. Ex Banchs.

4’000

1019 () 1856, 1r. pale red to carmine vermilion, position 25, four examples with mostly good margins, show-ing large and impressive progressive printing flaw at top, due to the deterioration of the stone’s sur-face, and only encountered in this 1r. value (subtype 25A), with one stamp also including spectacular vertical red spot through bottom half of the design, being unique with these both plate flaws (ex Lee, with cert. Hernández Rocha). Two stamps with slight usual imperfection. A very desirable and visually impressive group. Ciardi 3, 3a.

1’500

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1020 () 1856, 1p. pale red/vermilion to dark red, the marvelous complete plate reconstruction of 35 posi-tions, including the different shades known, showing the most prominent plate flaws at positions 1 & 25, as well as “the big crack” at positions 20, 27, 28 (the clearest) & 29, being the most prominent common primary characteristic of the three values. Also including the secondary characteristics which suggested the theory that the higher value stamps were printed from fresh stones from transfers of the 60c. stone. Coming from the Bustamante collection, the Sperati forgery has been replaced at position 23. As an optimistic estimation, about three such reconstructions may have been accomplished, this being in outstanding condition, in spite of some stamps with usual thinnings, or repaired in positions 3, 4, 19, 22. Another astonishing assemblage of fundamental importance in an advanced collection of Uruguay, where plating is very significant. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Holcombe. Ciardi 3, 3a; 3, 3a, 3b. Ex Bustamante.

7’500

1 Real Complete Plate Reconstruction

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1021 * 1856, 1r. vermilion, a fresh example in vivid shade with mostly clear to well balanced large margins, just very slightly in at top, uncancelled as usual, used on triple rate cover from Buenos Aires to Perdido, endorsed “Por Diligencia”, dated March 1, 1858.The cover was sent by ferry to Montevideo, where the “Diligencias” adhesive was applied, then carried by the stagecoach main route via Santa Lucía and San José to Rosario, where it changed to a secondary route and delivered to forwarder Diego MacEntyre, who consigned this mail to the addressee, with endorsement at bottom “Para dejar en el puesto del Sr. Dn. Diego MacEntyre”. Most of the recorded mail in this well known correspondence originating from Buenos Aires.Only five covers are recorded with this value, this possessing the added significance of originat-ing from abroad. One of the most desirable “Diligencia” covers. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 3. Ex Banchs.

25’000

The 1 Real Cover Originating from Abroad

One of Only Five Covers Known Bearing the 1 Real

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1022 * 1856, 1r. red, position 8, delicate neat impression and rich shade, touched at left, clear to mostly wide margins in other sides, on entire letter to Tacuarembó dated 14 January 1859, thus demonstrating a late use. The carriage was carried out completing the stagecoach route that linked Montevideo and Tacurembó, with intermediate relay stations: Las Piedras-Canelones-Florida-Durazno. Minor edge splitting at top. The scarcest value used on cover in the “Diligencia” Issues, with only five covers recorded. Certs. Moorhouse, P.F. and Chiavarello of Uruguay, where plating is very significant. Ciardi 3. Ex Hoffmann.

10’000

1023 /() 1856, “Diligencia” Issue, a choice group of 11 examples in unused condition, mostly well margined, each denomination represented in different shades, including marginal copies with 60c. (pos. 3, 13, 16, 18), 80c. (pos. 4, 9, 10 with two copies), 1r. (pos. 1, 24, 35). Just four examples with imperfec-tions for an issue which is difficult to find sound. A very rare assembly in this state of preservation, including four Hernández Rocha certificates.

1’500

One of Only Five Covers Recorded Bearing the 1 Real

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1024 () 1857, 60c. blue, an outstanding example graced by brilliant shade and detailed impression, wide to very large margins for the most part displaying part of adjoining frame line at right. Considering that most of the circa 40 genuine copies recorded do not possess complete margins, this extremely rare example must be considered as an item of exceptional quality, especially as the stamp is free from the usual faults that plague this issue. A very desirable classic rarity of South American philat-ely. Certs. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 1A. Ex Sciarra.

5’000

1025 () 1857, 60c. blue, second type, another excellent example of this extremely difficult stamp, complete to very large margins for the most part, good colour and usual great freshness. A superb example of deli-cate beauty, being one of less than ten recorded with complete margins from the group of about 40 genuine copies of this stamp known. Certs. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 1A.

5’000

1857 Second Type “Diligencia” Issue

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1026 * 1857, 60c. blue, second type, pale shade, excellently margined on three sides and just shaved at right with missing frame line, cancelled by pen strokes on June 18, 1858 cover from Montevideo to Rocha. The entire completed the journey by the stagecoach route Montevideo-Pando-San Carlos-Maldona-do-Rocha. Docket inside dated “Mont° Junio 18/1858” which represents the earliest recorded date for use. Minute tone spot of no significance for this rarity. An extremely desirable cover bearing this very difficult stamp, of even greater significance being the earliest recorded date for this issue, originating from the famous “Seijó Find”. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 1A. Ex Seijó, Marcó Del Pont and Hoffmann.

15’000

Don Anselmo Seijó was a renowned collector from the end of the XIXth and early XXth Centuries. His scholarship works were well known in this period as notable advancements to Uruguayan phi-lately. But undoubtedly, his most important grant to the fascinating philately of Uruguay was the find of the “Piñeiro Archive”. In the XIXth a controversy arose concerning the genuineness of the “Diligencia” second type is-sue , as it was described by Mr. Griebert in his handbook about Uruguayan philately published by Stanley Gibbons in 1910, which was the first specialized work about this country to be produced. The Belgian dealer Dr. Moëns, supported by other chroniclers in Europe, had doubts about the official nature of the 60c second type issue (“quite unreasonably”, as described by Mr. Griebert), and chal-lenged the theories of the famous Uruguayan collector Dr. Wonner, who had found this stamp in 1866 on cover in an archive, a theory that was supported by Messrs. Vasconcellos and Durante who had found more copies in an old correspondence.In 1892, Don Anselmo Feijó had the opportunity to acquire the correspondence archive of Vicente Piñeiro of Rocha, and found three covers franked with the “Diligencia” second type, all emanating from the merchant Sopeña of Montevideo. This find was the definitive confirmation of the genuine-ness of this issue and its postal use, and brought to close a conflict which had confronted European and Uruguayan chroniclers for nearly 20 years. Mr. Seijó kept the covers in his collection and sold them some years later to three important collectors in Uruguay.One of the most important collectors in Uruguayan philatelic history, Dr. José Marcó Del Pont, described Mr. Seijó as “a serious and respectable philatelist”, and Griebert mentions his find and illustrates in his handbook one of the two covers originating from the “Piñeiro Archive”.

The “Don Anselmo Seijó” Find

The Earliest Use Recorded of the Second Type “Diligencia”

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1027 * 1857, 60c. blue, second type, delicate vivid shade and wonderful freshness, extraordinary margins showing part of neighbouring stamps at left and right, tied by manuscript cross on 1 February 1859 entire letter from Montevideo via Santa Lucía stagecoach relay station to San José. A major Uruguayan rarity in visually superb condition, due to its freshness and delicate quality, undoubtedly being the fin-est cover in existence bearing this usual blue shade. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed A. Diena and G. Bolaffi. Ciardi 1A. Ex Sciarra.

12’000

1028 * 1857, 60c. indigo, second type, a beautiful detailed impression and brilliant shade, two huge margins showing complete adjoining frame line at left, slightly cut into at parts of other margins, though still of delightful and attractive appearance. Used on entire letter from Montevideo to Rocha dated Janu-ary 4 1859, cancelled by manuscript cross. The entire completed the journey by the stagecoach route Montevideo-Pando-San Carlos-Maldonado-Rocha. A stunning Uruguayan exhibition item of utmost desirability, being one of only three covers recorded bearing the second type in the scarcer indigo shade. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi IAb. Ex Hoffmann.

10’000

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1029 1858, 180c. green, unissued “Diligencia”, a remarkable marginal block of nine in detailed impression, types 12-14 / 19-21 / 26-28, sheet margin at right with mostly large margins, just a bit cut into at small place of left side, and slightly cut into at base clearly showing the characteristic misplaced align-ment of clichés. Faint creasing, tiny thin and small tone spots, being usual faults of little importance.Contrary to the Bustamante theory, this value was printed in horizontal rows of 14.One of the three recorded multiples which are larger than a block of four. Cert. Hernández Ro-cha. Ciardi 2A.

3’000

1030 () 1858, 180c. green, unissued “Diligencia”, an extraordinary block of 14 from the left margin of the sheet, types 1-5 / 8-12 / 16-19, very fresh impression with mostly large margins, slightly in at places. Usual creasing of no significance. A magnificent showpiece, being the second largest recorded mul-tiple of these never issued stamps. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 2A. Ex Hoffmann.

5’000

1858 Unissued “Diligencia”

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1031 1858, 240c. dull vermilion, unissued “Diligencia”, an incredible block of four of crisp impression, with mostly large margins, just clipped at top and small place at bottom left, showing white plate flaw in bottom left spandrel. Tone spots on reverse, hardly visible on front, as well as faint vertical gum crease, not detracting.Dr. Wonner, who discovered this multiple, was the first great collector of Uruguay in the XIXth Century. Illustrated in the “Uruguay Filatélico” of 1956.An extremely elusive multiple, being this the only block of this value recorded, regarded as one of the two most important items of these fascinating never issued “Diligencia”. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi. 3A. Ex Wonner and Hoffmann.

8’000

The “Wonner” Block

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Uruguay

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1032 /() 1858, 120c. blue, the stunning reconstruction of 30 transfer types, based on Lee’s & Hoffmann’s plating, all unused and selected with good margins, showing various different shades. Few stamps with thinnings, otherwise in outstanding condition for this issue.This value was printed in sheets of unknown size and format, although Lee and Hoffmann speculated that it was printed in sheets of 78 subjects (13 horizontal rows of 6) composed from two transfer blocks of 30 (5 rows of 6 subjects), plus portions of another including tête-bêche positions. Hoffmann, in absence of type 11, could not complete the reconstruction in his lifetime collection.Given the scarcity of unused examples in the marketplace, it is highly unlikely that another re-construction will ever be completed. The most important transfer block reconstruction of Uru-guayan philately, unique, of great significance for the most advanced collection. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 4. Ex Lee and Hoffmann (some copies previously positioned by them), Bustamante (some positions have been replaced with better copies).

30’000

1858 “Montevideo” Block Type Issue

The Most Important Transfer Block Reconstruction of Uruguayan Philately

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1033 () 1858, 120c. blue, the famous tête-bêche vertical pair from positions 12 and 18, the latter being the inverted cliché error, showing slightly shifted alignment of transfers with wide to very large margins all around, graced by a very fresh impression in a delicate pale blue shade. Faint manuscript notations on reverse and small thin at base, none of which are of any detracting significance for this famous piece.Lee and Hoffmann speculated that this value was printed in sheets of 78 subjects (13 horizontal rows of 6) composed of two transfer blocks of 30 plus portions of another including three tête-bêche positions so far re-corded. Illustrated in the renowned Anphilex’96 Anniversary exhibition catalogue, the “Grand Prix Club Book” on page 237, “Encyclopaedia of Rare and Famous Stamps” handbook and under ‘Gems’ in Marcos Silvera Antúnez’s “El Correo en el Uruguay”.One of only three tête-bêche pairs in existence, with two of them in private hands, the third belonging to the Tapling collection and each item coming from different positions of the sheet. An essential showpiece for highly advanced collection of Uruguay. A famous world rarity and one of the gems of South American philately. Cert. Hernández Rocha, Holcombe and Philatelic Foundation. Ciardi 4a. Ex Ferrary, Pack, Dale-Lichtenstein, Hoffmann and Bustamante.

150’000

The “Ferrary” 120 Centésimos Tête-Bêche

Original sheet on which contained this tête-bêche in the famous Charles Lathrop Pack collection (ex Soto-Hermanos archive)

The other tête-bêche pair illustrated on this page as “photograph” was the pair which was missing when Charles Lathrop Pack sold his collection to Emanuel J. Lee, but later appeared in the Pack collection of Uru-guay when offered to the market in 1945; Lee men-tions this anomaly in his handbook stating that Pack explained the omission as being due to his son neglect-ing to put the item back in the proper place in the col-lection after it had been displayed at an exhibition.

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1034 /r 1858, 120c. blue, an extraordinary selection of ten used examples including different interesting aspects of this denomination, with subtypes 1A and 7A showing double impressions at left, the only recorded copy of this issue with the “sunburst” cancel of Montevideo, three used copies in the scarce slate blue shade, of which one is used on large piece of single rate cover posted at Montevideo, the only examples known (2) in this issue showing the Arredondo double oval in blue, as well as one stamp with partial dou-ble impression on piece. Five copies with slight imperfections. Seven Hernández Rocha certificates are included. A highly desirable and outstanding group, of great significance for the specialist. Ciardi 4, 4b.

3’000

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1035 * 1858, 120c. light blue, type 12, a very fine example in an especially brilliant shade, as well as ample to large margins, paying a single weight (up to 4 adarmes) cover from Montevideo to Concordia (Argentina), tied by oval handstamp of Montevideo, dated October 14, 1859. A choice cover, being one of the finest, of just ten in existence, very probably unique sent beyond Buenos Aires. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 4. Ex Lee and Hoffmann.

10’000

1036 () 1858, 180c. green, type 15, showing spectacular “Montevideo” replaced by a wide green line, with green spot over the sun’s head. No more than three copies are known of this impressive variety. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 5. Ex Caspary.

2’000

1037 () 1858, 180c. green, subtype 22A, mostly large margins, just clipped at top, showing bottom label weak and outer frame line turn off at bottom left, as well as white line through “Montevideo”. A prominent flaw to occur during the transferring process. Horizontal crease of little importance for this very rare variety. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 5. Ex Lee.

500

1038 1858, 180c. green, subtype 24B, a complete to mostly wide margined example, showing bottom label weakly printed and colourless spot at bottom right spandrel, being the most prominent flaw to occur during the transferring process. Slight corner crease, not detracting from this very elusive subtype. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 5.

500

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1039 1858, 180c. pale green, pair graced by outstanding large to huge margins, types 16-17. Two faint creases not visible on front and thin speck, nevertheless of superb appearance. Pairs are of high scarcity, Lee could only find five examples for his highly advanced collection. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 5. Ex Sciarra.

1’500

25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 NormalOrder

X 30 6 X X ‘26’ 1 4 2 16 17 18 MixedTransferTypesX X X X X 3 X 20 (21) 22A (23) 24B

1040 1858, 180c. light green, an extraordinary vertical pair, mixed types 27 & 6, wide to large margins. This pair, unique including this abnormal bottom type, enabled this mixed type pair to be positioned in the penultimate row at the base of the sheet (see lots 2016 to 2018 of Investphila’s March 2009 Sale). One of the very few vertical pairs to include the mixed type position at base, a fascinating gem for the advanced collection. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 5. Ex Hoffmann.

5’000

Vertical Pair Featuring “Mixed Type” which Facilitated the

Tentative Plating of the Bottom Rows in the Sheet

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1041 /() 1858, 180c. dark green, an astonishing reconstructed transfer block, composed of 30 types, including all different existing shades, all with complete to mostly good margins. Some stamps show the slight faults usually associated with this issue. Most of the copies come from the original reconstruction composed by Hoffmann.The stone was composed of repeats of a transfer block of 30, with the bottom rows being a mix of transfers and including one transfer inverted.An excellent reconstruction of which at most three are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha, as well as Díaz Paulos for some examples. Ciardi 5-5e. Ex Hoffmann.

5’000

The 180 Centésimos Transfer Block Reconstruction

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1042 * 1858, 180c. green, an excellent example with large even margins on all four sides, remarkable worn impression, paying a double weight cover up to 8 “adarmes” (1/2 oz) from Montevideo to Pelotas (Brazil), attractively tied by Montevideo oval datestamp, with manuscript “90 rs” arrival rating along-side. Dated 14 March 1860, during the second period of sale of this issue, from June 1859 to January 1861. The franking, not valid beyond Buenos Aires, is highly likely to have been applied for transit. Of very attractive quality, this showpiece of great importance, is not only the sole known “Sun Is-sues” franking to Brazil, but is also the only genuine cover of this issue that travelled beyond Argentina. One of the most important and fascinating Uruguayan postal history gems. Cert. Hernández Rocha, Moorhouse, Philatelic Foundation and Sorani. Ciardi 5.

30’000

The Only Cover in this Issue Routed Beyond Argentina

Unique in the "Sun" Issues Addressed to Brazil

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1043 * 1858, 180c. green, type 24, a delightful and very fresh example, deep shade, large balanced margins all around, paying a double weight letter sheet from Montevideo to Buenos Aires (Armstrong cor-respondence), lightly tied by Montevideo oval datestamp. A very desirable and fine franking, be-ing one of at most only seven covers bearing this value in existence. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Holcombe. Ciardi 5. Ex Sciarra, Seybold and Burrus.

7’500

1044 /() 1858, 240c. red, an impressive complete reconstructed transfer block of 29 types, complete to mostly good margins, showing “blank space” in position 23 as per the sheet arrangement, comprising most of the existing shades from pale red to dark red. Fine or very fine for the most part, few examples with imperfections.The stone of 204 subjects (including seven blank spaces) in 17 horizontal rows of 12 was composed using a transfer block of 30 subjects (including blank space); the bottom two rows used the top four rows of a transfer block.A very rare assemblage, visually striking for exhibition. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 6, 6a, 6c-6e.

3’500

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1045 () 1858, 240c. pale red, a remarkable marginal block of five with blank cliché in centre at base from position 23 in the transfer block of 30 subjects, transfer types 16-17-18 / 22-24, sheet positions 196-197-198 / 202-203-204, wide to large margins on three sides with huge sheet margin at base. Part of right-hand tablets of two adhesives at right missing and repaired and small thin in bottom margin, in no way detracting.Sheets of 204 subjects (including seven black spaces) in 17 horizontal rows of 12 were printed, composed of a transfer block of 30 subjects; the bottom two rows used the top four rows of a transfer block.The multiple from the bottom right corner of the sheet which includes part of the third and four horizontal rows from the transfer block of 30 that were used at base out of the normal sequence instead of the first and second rows. Unique, consequently being the only multiple exhibiting the marginal blank space in existence. A fascinating Uruguayan rarity. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 6. Ex Banchs and Hoffmann.

5’000

The Only 240 Centésimos Multiple Known Exhibiting the Marginal Blank Space

Transfer Block of 30

Transfer Block of 30

Transfer Block of 30

Transfer Block of 30

Transfer Block of 30

Transfer Block of 30

Types 1-12 Types 13-24

240 Centésimos Arrangement of the Sheet

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1046 () 1858, 240c. pale red, a remarkable block of 8 with blank cliché at centre, sheet positions 148-50 / 160-62 / 72-74, including subtype 18A at top right (position 150). Vertical ironed crease in margin between adhesives of little significance. A very fine example of this popular block including the blank space. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 6. Ex Hoffmann.

3’000

1047 1858, 240c. brick-red, five examples, just one shaved at left, otherwise clear to good margins, includ-ing deep and pale shades, cancelled by Montevideo datestamp during the second period of sale, except for one example which was used from June 1859 to January 1861, when this stamp was not available at the post office. This stamp is extremely rare in used condition; it is believed that only ten genu-inely used copies are in existence. Each with Hernández Rocha certificate. Ciardi 6.

2’000

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1048 * 1858, 180c. green, an incredible example showing good impression and brilliant shade, very good margins, with spectacular large part of left tablet of adjoining adhesive, in mixed franking with 1860 thick figures 60c. brown lilac, fine impression extremely fresh with large margins on all four sides. Both stamps paying a 240c. rate, corresponding to a triple weight up to 12 “adarmes” (3/4 oz) for abroad, used on cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires (Armstrong correspondence), tied by Montevideo oval datestamp (October 5, 1860). Illustrated on page 83 of Marcos Silvera Antúnez’s “El Correo en el Uruguay” handbook. Only three mixed frankings of the “Sun” Issues are known, of which two of them are on piece; this is the fabulous combination franking on cover, unique, bearing a mixed franking of second and third issues. The superlative postal history example of Uruguayan philately, which is is also regarded as one of the most important covers of South American phi-lately. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Holcombe. Ciardi 5, 12A. Ex Hoffmann and Bustamante.

200’000

The “Crown Jewel” Cover of Uruguayan Philately

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1049 r 1858, 240c. red, mostly ample margins, just clipped at top and bottom left corner, in mixed franking with 1859 thin figures 60c. grey, wide to mostly large margins, just closer at bottom left corner, both tied to piece by Montevideo oval handstamp, dated December 29, 1859. Slight soiling, with faint tone spots at left, in no way detracting from this very important showpiece. Unique, being one of only three mixed frankings of the “Sun” Issues recorded. Given the great scarcity of 240c. copies used, with just about ten in existence, the importance of this piece is even further enhanced. Cert. Hernán-dez Rocha. Ciardi 6, 7.

7’500

1050 r 1858, 180c. green, a very fine example with fresh impression and wide to large balanced margins, tied to piece by oval of Montevideo, dated 26 July 1861, being the latest known usage of this issue, used nearly seven months after the withdrawal of this issue in January 1861. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 5. Ex Sciarra.

2’000

1051 /() 1858, “Block Type” Issue, a selection of 11 unused examples with four 120c. (types 2, 9, 12, 21), three 180c. (types 3, 7 , 15) and four 240c. (types 8, two examples, 12 & 15) including the uncom-mon brown-red colour. All examples of each value are represented in a different shade. Two stamps are defective. A scarce group with two Hernández Rocha certificates.

1’000

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1052 () 1859, 60c. grey, a marvelous marginal block of 55, alternating two types per each horizontal row 13-14 / 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-20 / 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 / 9-10 / 11-12, being part of the left half of a sheet composed of horizontal rows of 12 stamps. Brilliant shade and very good margins all around, except just two stamps roughly separated into one of their corners, with sheet margin at left. Horizon-tal crease through the third horizontal row and few trivial folds in margins, with small tear at bottom just affecting three adhesives, of absolutely no importance for this, the largest multiple of the thin figures 60c., unique, an absolutely impressive showpiece. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 7b. Ex Sciarra and Hoffmann.

25’000

1859 “Montevideo” Thin Figures Issue

The Largest 60 Centésimos Multiple

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1053

* 1859, 60c. slate grey, type 6, wide to large margins, tied to July 29, 1859 entire letter to Tacuarembó by Montevideo oval datestamp, endorsed at bottom right “Por obsequio del Sr. Montiel” (“diligen-cia’s” owner). One of only two covers recorded with this interesting endorsement. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 7. Ex Bustamante. (Photo on page 60)

300

1054 * 1859, 60c. grey lilac, deep shade, roughly separated at left, though still showing wide to mostly large margins, used on single weight (1/4 oz) entire letter from Paysandú to Montevideo, dated November 18, 1859, tied by very fine strike of Paysandú double oval, very scarce used in purple. A delightful combination of colors, very desirable and rare. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 7. Ex Sciarra.

500

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1055 * 1859, 60c. gray lilac, two mostly large margined examples, each paying single rate covers from Salto to Montevideo, tied by very fine strikes of the fancy “scarab” of Salto in blue and black, matching oval or-nate post office handstamp alongside. Very fine, rare in blue. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Holcombe. Ciardi 7. Ex Lee and Bustamante.

1’000

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1056 * 1859, 60c. gray, wide even margins all around, in combination with 120c. blue, mostly large margins and deep shade, paying a double weight cover from Montevideo to Rosario (Argentina), tied by oval “Admon de Correos/23 Julio 1859/Montevideo”, solely used in red in July 1859, first month of use, also tied by black double oval “Franca”, applied on arrival at Paraná (Argentina), matching blurred strike of ornate oval of the Paraná post office alongside. The only recorded cover bearing this combination franking, further enhanced by being one of only two frankings on cover also tied in Argentina. A visually striking combination of colors. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 7b, 10.

3’000

The Only “Thin Figures” 60c. & 120c. Combination Franking Known on Cover

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1057 1859, 80c. orange-yellow, an extraordinary large even margined block of four, graced by luxurious intense color. Faint horizontal and corner creases hardly apparent on front, in no way detracting from the outstanding state of preservation of this block. Multiples of this stamp are exceedingly elusive, undoubtedly being the scarcest of this issue. The largest known multiple, being the vastly supe-rior quality example of the two blocks of four recorded. One of the gems and most significant multiples of Uruguayan philately. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed A. Diena and G. Bolaffi. Ciardi 8. Ex Sciarra.

30’000

The “Sciarra” Block

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1058 * 1859, 80c. orange-yellow, attractive vivid shade, large to huge margins, used on cover at double rate up to 8 “adarmes” (1/2 oz) from Paysandú to Salto, tied by purple double undated oval of Paysandú. Faint vertical crease confined to right margin, not affecting the design. A delightful and extremely rare combination of colours, as far as we can say unique. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 8.

1’000

1059 * 1859, 80c. orange yellow, vivid colour and large even margins, paying a double internal rate cover from Salto on 31 December 1859 to Montevideo, tied by scarce mute “scarab”, matching “Renta de Correos/Salto” cds alongside. Scarce and attractive. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 8. Ex Díaz/Mercedes and Hubbard. (Photo on page 60)

600

1060 r 1859, 80c. orange-yellow, a stunning strip of three, three large margins on three sides, just barely touched at top right, tied to large piece of cover by black “Admon de Correos/9 Octe. 1859/Monte-video” oval datestamp, paying a triple weight letter rate to Argentina. Ironed horizontal crease of no importance for this unique piece. The used multiples of this value are of great rarity, this being the largest used multiple in existence. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 8. Ex Lee, Hoffmann, Bustamante and Hubbard.

7’500

1061 1859, 100c. brown rose, block of four, types 7-8 / 9-10, very good impression for this value, wide to mostly large even margins. Slight thinning as usual. Probably the finest of the few blocks of four recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 9. Ex Sciarra. (Photo on page 64)

500

The Largest 80 Centésimos Used Multiple

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1062 () 1859, 100c. brown rose, a magnificent marginal block of six from the top of the sheet, types 1-2-1 / 3-4-3, deep shade and very good margins. Negligible traces of foxing barely visible on front, thinning at bottom centre, as usually encountered. The most spectacular of only three such multiples recorded, being the third largest. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 9. Ex Hoffmann.

1’500

1063 () 1859, 100c. brown rose, block of 30 from the bottom left corner of the sheet, positions 145-50 / 193-98, transfer types 5-14 per each two vertical rows, three times repeated, showing large to enormous mar-gins. Illustrated on page 85 of “El Correo en el Uruguay” handbook by Marcos Silvera Antúnez. Traces of rust spotting, creasing or edge imperfections, of no importance for this, the second largest multiple of this value and the largest recorded in this shade. An impressive exhibition item. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 9. Ex Hoffmann, Bustamante and Hubbard.

15’000

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1064 r/ 1859, 100c. brown rose, three interesting pieces including one large margined example tied to piece by Arredondo double oval in green; piece bearing 100c. with pre-printing fold in combination with 1860 fine impression 60c. gray-lilac, both tied by Montevideo datestamp; single example with good margins cancelled by double oval of Paysundu, very rare used in red. Certs. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 9. (Photo on page 64)

500

1065 * 1859, 100c. lake, a very fine large margined example, tied to triple rate cover from Mercedes to Montevi-deo by “Admon de Correos/Mercedes/Rep O del Uruguay” black double oval. This is one of the scarcest single frankings in the Thin & Thick “Figures” Issues. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 9a. Ex Sciarra.

1’500

5 6 5 6 5 6

7 8 7 8 7 8

9 10 9 10 9 10

11 12 11 12 11 12

13 14 13 14 13 14

Arrangement of TypesLot 1063:

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The “Burrus” Registered Cover

1066 * 1859, 100c. brown lake, horizontal strip of five alternating types 3-4, very good margins for the most part, just cut into in part of left margin, together with well margined 80c. orange-yellow covering the double registered rate up to 1/2 oz on November 7, 1859 cover from Montevideo to San Carlos, tied by oval Montevideo datestamps and two framed “Certificado” postmarks, repeated at bottom. Anno-tated as received by the addressee inside and dated 10 November. Horizontal crease slightly affecting the 80c. adhesive, of no consequence being hardly and in no way detracting. Illustrated on page 48 of Marcos Silvera Antúnez’s “El Correo en el Uruguay”. An astonishing and unique registered frank-ing, considered as one of the most important covers in Uruguayan philately. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Philatelic Foundation. Ciardi 8, 9. Ex Burrus, Bustamante and Díaz/Mercedes.

30’000

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1067 () 1859, 120c. blue, an impressive and well margined vertical block of six from the left margin of the sheet, types 15-16 / 17-18 / 19-20. Few faint horizontal creases and negligible traces of removed tone spots, only mentioned for accuracy. As far as we can say, the most spectacular of fewer than five blocks of six recorded, these being the third largest in existence. Cert. Hernández Rocha, Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 10. Ex Hoffmann and Bustamante.

1’500

1068 () 1859, 120c. blue, the remarkable marginal block of six from the left of the sheet, mixed types ar-rangement 7-8-11 / 9-10-13, including type 11 instead type 7, and type 13 instead type 9, very fresh impression with large to enormous margins. Horizontal crease between adhesives of no significance.This value was printed using a common transfer block of 20 types arranged in two vertical rows, except for a portion of the sheet that was composed of abnormal type order in horizontal rows. (Described by Lee on page 55 of his handbook).One of only three multiples showing the mixed types recorded, which are only found in this value. A fascinating and most desirable rarity of Uruguayan philately. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 10. Ex Lee and Hoffmann.

7’500

The “Lee” Mixed Types Block

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1069 () 1859, 120c. blue, the fabulous irregular block of 50, including mixed types 3-10 / 15-20+1-3, composed out of normal type order in the upper two horizontal rows (arranged in two vertical rows), instead of the consecutive normal horizontal order in transfer blocks of 20. Bright shade, with sheet margins at left and top, the others being large and balanced. Two closed tears affecting very few adhe-sives and some other slight faults, still in a good state of preservation for such a large multiple.From the 80c. 120c. and 180c., the 120c. stone was produced first; then the transfer block was altered to 180c. to compose a new stone, and finally the “1” of “180” at each position was removed to produce the 80c. value. This value was printed using a common transfer block of 20 types arranged in two vertical rows, except for a portion of the sheet that was composed of abnormal type order in horizontal rows. (Described by Lee on page 55 of his handbook).The largest multiple of this value in existence. This block is the only key to understanding the mixed type arrangement of the upper portion of the 120c. sheet. One of the most significant multiples of this issue, as well as one of the gems of Uruguayan philately. Cert. Hernández Ro-cha. Ciardi 10. Ex Hoffmann and Hubbard.

40’000

The 120 Centésimos Largest Multiple

The Mixed Type Arrangement Key

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3

5 6 10 13 14 17 18 1 2 5

7 8 11 12 15 16 19 20 3 4 7 8

9 10 13 14 17 18 1 2 5 6 9

Arrangement of Types

60

1053

1059

10721092

1097

1099 1100

1098

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1070 * 1859, 120c. blue, handsome radiant color, large to huge margins, used on single weight cover up to 4 “adarmes” from Montevideo to Corrientes (Argentina), tied by Montevideo red oval handstamp, dated July 7, 1859. Stamp also tied by black double oval “Franca” of Paraná, applied on entry into Ar-gentina, matching ornate oval “Administración General/De/Correos del Paraná” at bottom left . The second earliest recorded cover of this issue, being also one of only two covers known with the adhesives also tied by an Argentinean postmark. An exceptional combination, making this a gem featuring different aspects of importance and rarity for this issue. Cert. Hernández Rocha, Holcombe and Miro. Ciardi 10. Ex Sciarra.

2’500

1071 * 1859, 120c. blue, light shade, good margins except a bit into at small part of left margin, on single rate cover endorsed “Por Corça” (on service for a short period) from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by “Admon de Correos/20 Julio 1859/Montevideo” oval datestamp, only used in red in July, the first month of use. A very desirable showpiece with very few covers known with this red cancellation. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 10.

750

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1072 * 1859, 120c. indigo, radiant deep color, wide to mostly large margins, used on Dec 20, 1859 single weight entire letter from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by Montevideo oval datestamp. A fascinating and desirable shade on cover, of which fewer than five are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 10a.

400

1073 () 1859, 180 green, proof on blue paper, large margined. Tiny closed tear at right margin, just touching the frame line. Very desirable, with about ten proofs known. Cert. Hernández Rocha.

200

1074/ 1859, 180c. green, a magnificent top right quarter sheet of 54, showing large to huge margins, be-ing marginal at top and right, including, in the absence of the bottom horizontal row, three transfer blocks. Some creasing, as usually found in this large multiples. To our knowledge, only this and one other block of this size are known, being the third largest recorded multiples. A visually impressive exhibition item. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 11.

2’500

1075 r 1859, 180c. green, three examples, of which one being marginal, each used on piece tied by different cancellations including Fray Bentos (unique on this value), Soriano (at most two recorded on this value) and Tacuarembó, as well as rare combination featuring this denomination with “Thick Figures” 60c. on piece (only two known). A very rare group. Certs. Hernández Rocha for all items. Ciardi 11, 13.

750

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1076 (*) 1859, 180c. green, an impressive marginal example from the left of the sheet, large to huge margins on the other sides, tied to front of cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires by very fine rococo “Sala de Comercio/De/Montevideo” in blue. Slight tone spots and faint vertical crease not impinging on the design, in no way detracting considering the importance of this item.This handstamp was applied on restricted merchant mail accepted by the Chamber of Commerce in Mon-tevideo, when the government post offices were already closed; this correspondence was handled with gov-ernment authorization between Montevideo and Buenos Aires, and a further late fee was payable for this service.One of only fewer than four recorded usages of this handstamp on cover, being unique with this rare franking. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 11. Ex Hoffmann.

2’500

1077 * 1859, 180c. green, mostly very large margins, just clear to wide at base, part of natural paper crease before use, tied by “Admon de Correos/2 Enero 1861/Montevideo” on cover at double rate per 8 “adarmes” from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. This single franking is, together with the 100c. single franking of this issue, the scarcest of the Thin and Thick “Figures” numerals. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 11. Ex Lee.

1’500

64

1061

1073 1075 ex

1094

1064 ex

1148 ex

1110 ex

1113

1088

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1078 * 1859, 180c. dull green, a spectacular pair with mostly enormous margins, showing complete dividing lines on two sides, paying a five-fold letter rate from Paysandú to Buenos Aires, upper flap lacking, tied by very fine strike of “Admon de Correos/Paysandú/Rep-O-Del-Uruguay” double blue oval, type introduced in 1852. The only recorded pair of this value on genuine cover, being one of the most important covers of this issue. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 11. Ex Hubbard.

20’000

The Largest 180 Centésimos Multiple on Cover

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Uruguay

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1080/ 1859, 240c. vermilion, the marvelous block of nine stamps, types 6-5-6 / 8-7-8 / 10-9-10, very fresh impression and bright color, large margins all around, spectacular showing increasingly deep contrast-ing shades to the top, due to an uneven inking of the stone. Faint gum thin of no importance, only mentioned for accuracy, and slight horizontal crease at top, that does not detract. Illustrated in the “Uruguay Filatélico” of December 1938. The largest multiple in existence, unique. An absolutely stunning exhibition piece. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 12. Ex Banchs, Lee, Eliçabe, Hoffmann, Bustamante and Hubbard.

15’000

1079/ 1859, 240c. deep vermilion, a magnificent block of four, types: 4-subtype 3A (showing spots at bot-tom right) / subtype 6A-5, good impression and vivid color, large margins on all four sides. Trivial tone spot at top left. A very scarce block of four including subtypes, of which about three are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 12. Ex Sciarra.

1’000

The Largest 240 Centésimos Multiple

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1081 r 1859, 240c. dark vermilion, a diagonal half used to pay a 120c. rate, featuring wide to very large mar-gins, tied to piece by “Admon de Correos/3 Marzo 1864/Montevideo” oval datestamp. An extremely rare and desirable bisected usage, of which no more than three examples are known. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 12.

750

1082 * 1859, 240c. vermilion, ample to large balanced margins, tied to cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires by “Admon de Correos/16 Mayo 1862/Montevideo” oval datestamp, paying a triple weight external rate up to 3/4 oz, with endorsement “P. Mississippi” alongside. Two soiling spots of little consequence. A very rare franking of which only about 15 are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Signed A. Diena and G. Bolaffi. Ciardi 12. Ex Sciarra.

1’500

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STARTING PRICES IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE IN US $

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1083 * 1859, 240c. vermilion, displaying a very fresh impression, with outstandingly large margins on three sides, showing complete dividing frame lines, used on triple weight ship rate cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, attractively tied by “Admon de Correos/18 Agosto 1862/Montevideo” oval dates-tamp. Faint corner crease at bottom left of the adhesive, well clear of the design, not detracting. This is one of the scarcest single frankings in existence in the Thin & Thick “Figures” Issues. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 12. Ex Lee and Hoffmann.

1’500

1084 * 1859, 240c. vermilion, crisp impression with complete to mostly large margins, just a bit close at top right, used in combination with 1860 thick figures 60c. brown lilac on an April 30, 1862 cover endorsed “P. Mississippi” from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, paying a quadruple letter rate up to 16 “adarmes”, tied by Montevideo datestamp. A most remarkable and attractive franking on cover, with seven examples recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 12, 13. Ex Lee.

2’500

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1085 * 1859, 240c. vermilion, either shaved or cut slightly into at top and base, otherwise good margins, together with well margined 80c. orange-yellow and 180c. green, clear to large margins, all used on of-ficial registered cover from Montevideo to Carmelo, tied by oval datestamp with framed “Certificado” handstamp in the four corners as stipulated by postal rules.The franking only covered the registration fee of 500c. corresponding to 5 Reales. Different rates were ap-plied depending on the type of correspondence remitted to the post by judicial courts, which included official and private matters, with only the latter being subject to the payment of postage fees, which were supposed to have been special and lower than the prevailing standard postal rates. This has been corroborated by this item and another of the very few registered covers recorded in this period (ex Hoffmann), this also being an official correspondence containing private matter which was only charged the registration fee, as applied in this case. As a matter of fact, a decree issued by the General Postmaster Prudencio Echevarriarza on Febru-ary 6 1859, states that official correspondence had to be carried free of charge except for mails containing litigations and private matters when ‘established rates’ had to be paid with adhesives, however the rate details were not specified (which were very probably already known by the contemporary postal employees).One of only three known three-colour frankings of the Thin & Thick “Figures” Issues, this being unique as registered mail. One of the most important covers in Uruguayan philately, of great visual impact. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 8, 11, 12, 13.

40’000

The Only Registered Cover Bearing, One of Only Three Known,

Three-Colour Frankings of the Thick & Thin “Figures” Issues

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Uruguay

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1087 1859, 240c. vermilion, large margins all around, displaying Montevideo oval with the latest recorded date of use of this issue, 7 July 1865. A very desirable piece. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 12.

750

1088/()/

1859, “Montevideo” Thin Figures Issue, assembly of 23 stamps including all values with duplication but different shades, mostly in unused condition except for four examples. Some usual imperfections, though still very fine. (Photo on page 64)

500

1086 * 1859, 240c. vermilion, the spectacular pair, types 13-14, large margins on all four sides, used in combina-tion with well margined 1860 thick figures 60c. brown lilac, paying a high weight rate up to 2 ounces on 17 October 1862 cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by Montevideo oval datestamps. One of the most significant covers of this issue, bearing the largest multiple and only recorded pair on cover of this, the highest denomination of the “Figures” Issues. Of consummate beauty in every regard. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 12, 13. Ex Caspary, Díaz/Mercedes and Hubbard.

15’000

The Only 240 Centésimos Multiple Known on Cover

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1859 “Montevideo” Thick Figures Issue

The Largest 60 Centésimos, Fine Impression, Multiple

1089 1860, 60c. pale brown lilac, fine impression, a magnificent marginal block of three from the left of the sheet, even detailed impression for this printing, exquisite luxuriant color with large to huge balanced margins. Illustrated in the “Uruguay Filatélico” of July 1937. The largest known multiple of this val-ue, unique, also regarded as the most important item of this delicate first printing. An exceedingly desirable showpiece. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 12A. Ex Castillo, Lee, Hoffmann and Hubbard.

5’000

1090 * 1860, 60c. pale brown, fine impression, extremely fresh with large margins on all sides, used on Janu-ary 19, 1860 entire letter to Buenos Aires, tied by bold strike of “Administración de Correos/Salto” ornate oval. The cover was underpaid for the single 120c. rate to Argentina, and therefore charged in manuscript “1 p.” on arrival. A very elusive cancellation used tying the franking on one of the earliest covers recorded with this stamp. Superb appearance. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 12Aa. Ex Hoffmann.

750

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1091 (*) 1860, 80c. chocolate (brown-black), fine impression, an extremely fresh example tied by 9 May 1860 oval datestamp of Montevideo, on large part of cover front to Salto. Large reduced stains not affecting the franking. One cover and this item are the only postal history examples known bearing this distinct and significant shade. Cert. Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 12Ab. Ex Hoffmann.

1’000

1092 * 1860, 60c. dark brown, fine impression, very fresh with clear to mostly large margins, used on single rate cover (9 Oct. 1860) from Salto to Montevideo, tied by mute “scarab”, matching Salto post office ornate oval (type introduced in 1854) at bottom left. A very rare shade on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 12Ab. (Photo on page 60)

400

1093 * 1860, 60c. pale rose-brown, fine impression, pair in remarkably light delicate shade, types 13-14, wide to very large margins, cleanly cancelled by December 26 1860 Montevideo oval datestamp on single weight cover to Buenos Aires. First printing multiples of this denomination are scarce on cover, enhanced by the unusual shade, in superb condition. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 12A. Ex Lee and Bustamante.

500

1094/ 1861, 60c. light brown chocolate shade, block of four, types 1-2 / 7-8, crisp impression, wide to large even margins. Minute thin speck and two faint creases, as usual. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13b. (Photo on page 64)

400

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The Largest 60 Centésimos Multiple

1095/ 1861, 60c. brown, an astonishing marginal vertical block of 18 from the upper right corner of the sheet, types 4-5-6 / 10-11-12, being the right half of the transfer block as per two horizontal rows, three times repeated, showing large to enormous margins. Of note is the spectacular pre-printing fold through the upper row, a variety being rarely found in the “Sun” issues, as well as the coloured flaw at right label of bottom left stamp (subtype of type 10). Some slight creases or wrinkles, usually found in such large blocks, two stamps affected by tiny thins. The largest known multiple in existence, unique. Ciardi 13. Ex Díaz/Mercedes, Bustamante and Hubbard.

10’000

1096 / 1861, 60c., two complete reconstructed transfer blocks, comprising “normal” 12 types and 12 sub-types, nearly all well margined, including a wide range of shades and mostly used copies, with few better cancellations. These blocks were made up according to the first two horizontal rows of the 60c. fine impression complete transfer block of 24. Some stamps with usual faults. Difficult assemblages including subtypes. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13-13e. (Photo on page 78)

300

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1097 * 1861, 60c. brown lilac, a magnificent marginal example from the left of the sheet, type 7, superb mar-gins tied by mute scarab matching Salto postal administration oval alongside on April 19 1861 cover addressed to Montevideo. A scarce and superb cover. Cert. Holcombe. Ciardi 13. Ex Bustamante. (Photo on page 60)

400

1098 * 1861, 60c. brown lilac, a bottom sheet-margin example, showing manuscript control mark from cor-ner of pane, used on single weight cover from Salto to Montevideo, tied by “Renta de Correos/28 Agto. 1862” cds. A very scarce franking with control mark from corner of pane, of which very few are recorded on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13. (Photo on page 60)

500

1099 * 1861, 60c. dark brown, dotted impression variety, subtype of type 4, showing curved line in surround-ing tablet at top left corner, complete to immense even margins with portion of neighbouring stamp at left, tied to cover to Rocha by Montevideo “Sucursal” oval handstamp. A scarce impression variety on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13b. (Photo on page 60)

250

1100 * 1861, 60c. reddish brown, type 8, large margins all around, on single rate cover to Montevideo, tied by very fine Durazno double oval handstamp in blue. A very attractive example of this very rare cancellation. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 13. Ex Hoffmann and Hubbard. (Photo on page 60)

350

1101 * 1861, 60c. brown, types 3 & 9, two examples with complete to mostly large margins, used together paying a single rate entire letter endorsed “por Libertad” to Buenos Aires, both tied by 27 July 1863 Montevideo oval datestamp. A scarce shade on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13b. Ex Sciarra. (Photo on page 80)

300

1102 * 1861, 60c. brown lilac & brown rose, two examples showing very contrasting shades, of which one touched at bottom, otherwise clear to large margined, the other being large margined, both tied by Montevideo oval datestamp to entire letter to Buenos Aires, dated September 11, 1862, carried at sin-gle rate. A very impressive and elusive franking of two 60c. values in distinctly different shades, of which very few are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13, 13d.

1’000

1103 * 1861, 60c. brown, two examples mostly displaying very good margins, covering a single rate entire letter endorsed “P. Vapor Salto” from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, cleanly tied by 7 October 1863 oval. Very fine. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13. (Photo on page 80)

250

1104 * 1861, 60c. greyish brown, vertical pair, slightly cut into at bottom right, just clipped at left, otherwise ample margins, showing at left pen strokes of “contaduría” control mark (in manuscript as decreed), on single rate cover from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by 28 August 1862 oval datestamp. Very probably the only recorded multiple on cover with control mark. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13e. (Photo on page 80)

400

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1105 * 1861, 60c. deep brown lilac, three well margined examples, types 3, 5, 6, tied to double rate cover to Buenos Aires by “Admon de Correos/19 Septe/1861” oval datestamp, carried by the “Mississippi”. Staining spot at lower left. Just ten covers are recorded exhibiting this multiple franking. Cert. Hol-combe, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 13. Ex Díaz/Mercedes and Bustamante.

500

1106 * 1861, 60c. greyish brown, three examples with good margins, of very fresh impression, including subtype 6A, each tied by oval datestamp on 26 March 1862 entire letter at double rate from Montevi-deo to Buenos Aires carried by SS “Mississippi”. Fold at top not affecting the designs. A rare multiple franking with only ten items reported. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13e. (Photo on page 80)

400

1107 * 1860-61, 60c. brownish purple, type 5, dotted impression, and 120c. blue, type 8, both tied by mute “scarab” of Salto to double weight cover to Buenos Aires, carried by the “Salto” steamship, with dis-patch oval dated 1.8.1863. Mail to Argentina originating from the interior towns from this period is very rare. Cert. Moorhouse, opinion Holcombe. Ciardi 13, 16. Ex Díaz/Mercedes and Bustamante.

1’000

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1108 * 1860-61, 120c. blue, clear to very large margins, in combination with 60c. brown lilac, a stunning pair of fresh impression with sheet margin at right, the others being large to huge, showing part of adjacent stamp at left, both tied to entire letter to Buenos Aires by 15 July 1863 Montevideo oval datestamp, carried at triple external rate up to 12 “adarmes” (3/4 oz). The finest and most spectacular of just three such frankings known. A visually striking exhibition item. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 13, 16. Ex Hoffmann.

1’500

1109/ 1861, 80c. yellow, a magnificent block of four from the left margin of the sheet, radiant colour with large to huge even margins, showing spectacular control manuscript mark at left, also appearing on the left-hand designs, being even scarcer thus, which was sometimes applied either on a small part of the margin or on the corner of the sheet. Small tone spot that does not detract. A very impressive and rare multiple with manuscript control. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 14.

750

1110 /() 1861, 80c. yellow, group of three unused blocks of four, of which one coming from the bottom left corner of the sheet and two with o.g., types 1-2 / 7-8, two pieces, with one including subtype 1A featuring “bolt of lighting” variety, this being the most prominent flaw of this value, the third block showing types 7-8 / 3-4. Two items with corner crease. Certs. Hernandez Rocha. Ciardi 14. (Photo on page 64)

500

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1111/ 1861, 80c. yellow, an astonishing block of 48, being the top left pane of the sheet, with four repeats of the transfer block of 12, including some contrasting shades due to an uneven inking of the stone, graced by two complete sheet margins, the others being huge pane margins. Some horizontal (mainly gum) creasing, as usually found in these multiples, in no way detracting from this captivating showpiece, the second largest known multiple of this value, of which three are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha, Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 14. Ex Pack, Lee, Caspary, Hoffmann and Bustamante.

4’000

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1112

1121 1129

1096

1112/()/

1861, 80c., two complete reconstructed transfer blocks, comprising “normal” 12 types and 12 sub-types, including lemon shades and mostly used copies with usual cancellations, all except two examples with good margins. The types and subtypes are placed in the reconstruction in the order, 7-12 / 1-6, as they relate to the “original” types of the 1860 60c. stone I. Mostly fine or very fine. A very rare pair of assemblages, impressive for exhibition. Ciardi 14-14b. Cert. Hernández Rocha.

500

1113 r 1861, 80c. lemon, used in combination with 1861 60c. brown lilac, both with good margins attrac-tively cancelled by Montevideo oval datestamp. A very scarce combination including the delightful lemon shade. Ciardi 13, 14b. (Photo on page 64)

200

1114 * 1861, 80c. orange, type 10, deep shade, wide to large balanced margins, tied by Salto “scarab” on cover to Montevideo, with “Administración de Correos/Salto” oval adjacent. Scarce. Cert. Hernán-dez Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 14a. Ex Lee.

400

1115 * 1861, 80c. dark lemon, deep brilliant colour, good margins, lightly tied by “Sucursal” oval of Mon-tevideo on double weight entire letter (August 14, 1863) to Rocha. Slight crease confined to top left corner, though still a very attractive example of this very rare shade on cover, of which fewer than five are recorded. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 14b. Ex Bustamante.

500

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1116 * 1861, 80c. yellow, two examples in two contrasting shades, brilliant colours, both copies with good margins used on January 13, 1863 cover at quadruple rate up to 16 “adarmes” (1 oz) from Montevi-deo to Tacuarembó. Stamps tied by Montevideo oval datestamp. Four covers are recorded bearing two adhesives of this value, this possessing the added significance of exhibiting contrasting shades. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 14.

2’500

1117 * 1861, 100c. pale rose, type 5, a very fresh example with large balanced margins all around, used in combination with 80c. yellow orange, type 11, featuring break in lower frame line, clear to large even margins, both tied to October 18, 1862 cover to Buenos Aires by Montevideo oval datestamp, pay-ing a double weight letter rate to external destination, carried by very scarcely used “Menai” vessel. The finest cover of only two with this franking in existence, the other exhibiting the stamps un-cancelled. A most desirable classic combination of quality and rarity for exhibition. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Holcombe. Ciardi 14, 15.

5’000

80

1132

1103

11041106

1114 1115

1125

1101

81

1133 1134

1135 1137

11381139

1140 1142

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1118 r 1861, 80c. yellow-orange, good margins and intense colour, in mixed franking with 1864 “Escuditos” 10c. golden yellow, both tied to piece by 10 October 1864 Montevideo oval datestamp. A unique mixed franking bearing two values in similar colours. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Philatelic Founda-tion. Ciardi 14, 21b.

1’000

1119 () 1861, 100c. carmine, block of 9 from the bottom left corner of the sheet, types 7-9 / 1-3 / 7-9, dis-playing crisp impression with good to enormous margins, showing Lee’s subtype 8A at upper centre position, the impressive “diagonal dash”, being the most notable flaw of this value. Thinning affecting two adhesives and some slight creasing. A spectacular multiple, being the largest showing the most prominent flaw occurred in this value. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 15a; 15. Ex Pack and Lee.

5’000

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1120 () 1861, 100c. carmine, block of 12 from the upper right corner of the sheet, types 4-6 / 10-12 / 4-6 / 10-12, good margins showing manuscript control mark at top right sheet margin. Of note are two subtypes, including right stamp of second row with large colourless gash at top right spandrel, as well as right stamp of third row with vertical coloured line right of centre. Some creasing as usually encoun-tered, and slight traces of toning, not detracting. The second largest known 100c. multiple, being the largest recorded with control mark. Cert. Hernández Rocha and Holcombe. Ciardi 15a; 15. Ex Bustamante.

7’500

1121/()/

1861, 100c., two complete reconstructed transfer blocks, comprising “normal” 12 types and 12 sub-types, including the different shades, unused as well as used copies, mostly cancelled as usual by framed “Certificado”. Predominantly good margins. The types and subtypes are placed in the reconstruction in the order, 7-12 / 1-6, as they relate to the “original” types of the 1860 60c. stone I. Mostly in good/very good condition. A stunning pair of assemblages for exhibition, very difficult to duplicate. Ciardi 15-15b. Cert. Hernández Rocha. (Photo on page 78)

1’000

The Largest 100 Centésimos Multiple with Control Mark

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1123 1861, 100c. dull rose, the famous used horizontal block of 8, types 2-5 / 8-11, wide to mostly large margins, cancelled by several strikes of part framed “Certificado”. Some ironed creasing, minor thin spots and small tear at base just affecting one adhesive, being usual faults not detracting at all from the fine overall appearance. The largest used multiple of this value in existence, unique, also regarded as one of the most significant large multiples in used condition of the Thin and Thick “Figures” Issues. Cert. Hernández Rocha, Díaz Paulos and Holcombe. Ciardi 15. Ex Hoffmann and Bustama-nte.

5’000

1122 1861, 100c. dull rose, strip of five, types 8-9-10-11-12, showing two strikes of framed “Certificado” and Montevideo datestamp. Trivial faults of little consequence, not detracting. A rare used multiple with about five items recorded, being the third largest in used condition. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 15a. Ex Sciarra.

500

The Largest 100 Centésimos Used Multiple

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1124 * 1861, 100c. carmine, subtype of type 12, featuring large colourless gash at top right spandrel, an im-pressive example with large sheet margin at right showing manuscript control mark, large margins on two sides, being slightly cut into at part of left side, tied to October 1st, 1861 entire letter to Perdido by “Sucursal” oval of Montevideo, paid at triple rate. On arrival was delivered to forwarder Diego MacEntyre, who consigned this mail to the addressee, with endorsement at bottom. Slight vertical crease, of no importance for this, the only recorded example with control mark known on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 15a.

750

1125 * 1861, 100c. dull rose, delicate shade, complete to large margins, tied to cover, carried by steamer “Lib-ertad” to Buenos Aires, by Montevideo oval datestamp (18 June 1862). Slight vertical crease hardly noticeable, not detracting. A very rare 100c. in this rose shade on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 15. (Photo on page 80)

500

1126 * 1861, 100c. carmine, type 4, detailed impression with remarkable margin at right showing part of adjoining stamp, used on triple weight cover from Montevideo to Colonia, endorsed “Por Diligencia con diarios”, tied by light “Sucursal” oval. A very scarce and superb franking on cover carried by stage-coach. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 15a; 15.

750

86

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Starting Price US $

1127 * 1861, 100c. carmine, a marginal strip of five from the left of the sheet, types 1 to 5, excellent large even margins on all four sides, showing subtypes 4 & 5 featuring coloured lines in part of tablets at right and left, together with large margined 60c. brown lilac, on single weight registered cover (bot-tom flap missing) from Salto to Montevideo, tied by 10 February 1862 “Renta de Correos/Salto” cds’s and framed “Certificado” postmarks applied in angles as usual. The registration fee amounted to 500 “centésimos”. The only cover recorded with this franking and one of the very few fascinat-ing registered covers known in the “Suns” Issues. In an outstanding state of preservation. Cert. Hernádez Rocha and Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 13a, 15a. Ex Castillo and Hoffmann.

25’000

The Finest Registered Cover in the “Sun” Issues

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1128 /() 1860, 120c. blue, transfer block of 12 reconstruction, types 1-6 / 7-12, comprising of three blocks of four, being all large margined all around, including two slightly contrasting shades. Two multiples without gum with minor creasing or thinning mostly between adhesives. A very difficult and desirable assemblage. Two multiples from the Sciarra (types 1-2 / 7-8) and Hoffmann (5-6 / 11-12) collec-tions. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16.

1’500

1129 1860, 120c., two complete reconstructed transfer blocks, comprising “normal” 12 types and 12 sub-types, all used with good margins, including a wide range of shades, mostly cancelled by Montevideo datestamp. These blocks were made up according to the third and fourth horizontal rows of the 60c. fine impression complete transfer block of 24. Mostly very fine. A very difficult pair of assemblages comprising subtypes, impressive for exhibition. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16-16c. (Photo on page 78)

500

1130 1860, 120c. blue, a splendid vertical strip of four, types 5 / 11/ subtype of type 5 / 11, featuring blurred sun’s rays impression variety in subtype stamp, large margins for the most part, cancelled by framed “Certificado” and double oval handstamp of Durazno, both in blue. The finest of the two vertical strips of four known. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 16. Ex Hoffmann and Hubbard.

1’000

88

Uruguay

Starting Price US $

1131 * 1860, 120c. blue, diagonal half in deep shade with mostly very large margins, paying a single rate cover to Montevideo, tied by Minas double oval, with Montevideo “Sucursal” oval handstamp at top, scarce thus. Dated July 20, 1864. Slight toning not affecting the franking. A rare bisect cover showing the very elusive Minas cancel on dispatch. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16f. Ex Sciarra.

1’000

1132 * 1860, 120c. greyish blue, vertical half, large even margins, on cover from Montevideo to Colonia, en-dorsed “por diligencia con diarios”, tied by light “Sucursal” oval on despatch. Rare vertical bisect frank-ing, as well as an interesting stagecoach usage. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16f. (Photo on page 80)

500

1133 * 1860, 120c. greenish blue, vertical half with good margins applied overlapping the right edge of cover, used as 60c. to pay the single domestic rate on envelope from Montevideo to Rocha, endorsed “Dili-gencia de Maldonado” and “Por vía de Don José Arrarte”. Stamp tied by light strike of “Sucursal” oval. A rare vertical bisect franking, further enhanced by the interesting stagecoach and forwarding agent usage. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16f. (Photo on page 81)

500

1134 * 1860, 120c. greyish blue, vertical half, clear to huge margins, used as 60c. covering the single domestic rate up to 1/4 oz on cover from Montevideo to Durazno, tied by “Sucursal” oval. Small portions of paper lacking on front cover. A scarce bisect usage. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16f. Ex Franklin D. Roosevelt. (Photo on page 81)

400

1135 * 1860, 120c. blue, type 12, huge margins all around, tied by Montevideo datestamp (28 June 1861), paying the single external rate on entire letter to El Sauce (Mendoza province, Argentina), redirected to San Juan. A scarce cover addressed to a town in the interior of Argentina. Signed Holcombe. Ciardi 16. Ex Bustamante. (Photo on page 81)

400

1136 * 1860, 120c. indigo, type 1, a wonderful radiant deep shade, graced by large balanced margins all around, franking a single weight entire letter from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by August 22, 1861 oval datestamp. A very elusive indigo shade on cover. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Pau-los. Ciardi 16a. Ex Sciarra. (No photo)

200

1137 * 1860, 120c. blue, a well margined example, type 8, tied by very fine double oval of Colonia in blue-black, on single rate entire letter (8.11.1862) to Buenos Aires. Slight horizontal crease, nevertheless a very rare cancellation in this colour. Signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 16. (Photo on page 81)

300

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1138 * 1860, 120c. blue, type 11, large margins and vivid shade, used on entire letter dated April 14, 1863 from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by oval datestamp on despatch. Very fine. Ciardi 16. Ex Sci-arra. (Photo on page 81)

200

1139 * 1860, 120c. blue, subtype of type 9, showing faded sun’s impression variety, large balanced margins, used on cover to Concordia, tied by Fray Bentos double oval. Faint horizontal crease, though still of very fine appearance. To our knowledge, the only cover known bearing this significant variety, with the very rare cancellation further enhancing the desirability of this showpiece. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 16. (Photo on page 81)

500

1140 * 1860, 120c. blue, a fresh well margined example tied by very fine Paysandú double oval in blue on cover to Buenos Aires, charged in manuscipt 1$ (peso) on delivery as a double weight cover. A scarce cover bearing postage due notation on arrival. Ciardi 16. (Photo on page 81)

300

1141 * 1860, 120c. blue, three examples, including subtype 6A, showing sun without rays at bottom, and two impressive examples in elusive indigo shade, all with good margins, just one copy with two margins a bit tight, used on January 27, 1864 entire letter, paying a quintuple rate to Buenos Aires, carried by very scarcely used steamer “Menai”. Stamps cancelled by Montevideo oval datestamps. Three covers are known bearing three adhesives of this value, although this possess the added significance of including same denominations in distinctly different shades and one of the most prominent flaws. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 16, 16b.

3’000

1142 * 1860-61, 120c. blue, type 3, complete to huge margins, together with well margined 60c. greyish brown, type 12, used on 4 February 1862 double weight letter up to 8 “adarmes” from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, carried by Brazilian “Marqués de Olinda” (endorsement at top) steamer which was later captured by the Paraguayans during the Triple Alliance War. Slight crease hardly visible affecting the 60c. adhesive. An unusual franking further enhanced by the very scarce use of this Brazilian Steamship. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 13e, 16. (Photo on page 81)

300

90

Uruguay

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1143 1862, 180c. yellowish green, a splendid block of four, types 5-6 / 11-12, including subtype at top left featuring colourless flaw in bottom left spandrel. Good impression, displaying large to very large even margins. Two trivial creases, not at all visible on front, still being in outstanding state of preservation. The largest multiple of this value in existence, this being undoubtedly the vastly superior qual-ity block of only four such multiples recorded. This is also the sole block showing a subtype, as well as the only with original gum of the three recorded in this shade. Of exceptional appearance, a precious piece for exhibition. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 17c. Ex Del Pont and Sciarra.

10’000

1144/()/

1862, 180c., two complete reconstructed transfer blocks, comprising “normal” 12 types and 12 sub-types, including unused as well as used copies cancelled by Montevideo datestamp, nearly all with good margins, including dark green shade. These blocks were made up according to the first two horizontal rows of the 60c. fine impression complete transfer block of 24. Mostly in good/very good condition. Consider-ing the scarcity of this value, this is an extremely difficult pair of reconstructions. Of utmost desirability. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 17-17c.

1’500

The Finest of the Largest 180 Centésimos Multiples

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1145 * 1862, 180c. green, wide to mostly large margins, used on double weight entire letter to Buenos Aires, endorsed “Por vía de la Villa del Salto”, tied by “Admon de Correos/18 Julio 1862/Montevideo” oval datestamp, charged on arrival with “1 p.” in manuscript. Slight horizontal crease. A rare and remarkable single franking. Cert. Hernández Rocha and signed A. Diena and G. Bolaffi. Ciardi 17. Ex Sciarra.

1’000

1146 * 1862, 180c. green, very fresh impression with complete to large margins, just about touched in small place of left margin, paying a double rate up to 8 “adarmes” to Argentina, on cover endorsed “p. Salto” (steamship on service in the Triple Alliance War), dated 12 December 1862, from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, tied by oval datestamp. A very rare and fine single franking. Cert. Hernández Rocha. Ciardi 17.

1’500

92

Uruguay

Starting Price US $

1147 * 1862, 180c. green, vertical pair, large margins on two sides, the others being complete, just barely touched at part of bottom margin, paying a quadruple weight letter rate to Argentina on cover to Buenos Aires (Benítez correspondence), endorsed “p. ‘Villa del Salto’ “ (steamship on service in the Triple Alli-ance War), tied by “Adminon. de Correos/12 Dicmbre. 1862/Montevideo” oval datestamp. The only used multiple on cover of the Thick “Figures” 180c., regarded as the most significant one value multiple franking of the Numerals Issues. Of utmost desirability, an essential showpiece for the ad-vanced collection. Cert. Hernández Rocha, signed Díaz Paulos. Ciardi 17. Ex Hoffmann and Hubbard.

15’000

1148/()/

1860-62, “Montevideo” Thick Figures Issue, a selection of 34 stamps in unused condition for the most part, with each value being represented in different shades, including interesting plate varieties. Some few usual imperfections, though still very fine. Viewing recommended. (Photo on page 64)

500

The Only 180 Centésimos Multiple Known on Cover

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1149*/(*) 1791-1900, an extraordinary and highly advanced collection comprising nearly 300 covers and cover-ing many postal history aspects of the maritime Uruguayan mail, beginning with the Spanish Colonial period with scarce postmarks of Montevideo and rare cover with contents about the expected declara-tion of war against England, following with two very rare entires during the short British occupation in 1807, including one very rare military mail written on board H.M.S. “Diodeme”; the Spanish rule from 1807-11 and the Artiga’s Revolution periods are also represented with scarce items from this period including interesting historic contents; the very interesting Portuguese-Brazilian occupa-tion is illustrated with four rare items; the later conflicts including the French blockade of The River Plate and the Great War are interrelated to the sections of maritime conveyance with involvement of foreign countries, comprising U.S.A., Belgium, Great Britain, France, Sardinia & Italy and Spain. A remarkable British P.O. at Montevideo section includes four items with the scarce “Paid/At/Mon-tevideo” crowned circle; rare British maritime companies are also included with very rare items such as two of fewer than five items known with the “Falmouth-Packet” cds (used on mail carried by the “Tait & Co.”), or the green “South-Amern./Liverpool/Packet” with one of just six items recorded by Howat. It continues with French maritime mail, with the following highlights: military mail with the “Corresp. D’Armées/Saintonge” octagonal datestamp (ex T.V. Roberts and Berkinshaw-Smith), the largest franking known of the 1862 10c. on mail originating from South America (ex Bustamante), astonishing combination frankings including the famous France 1877-78 25c. block of four together with Uruguay 10c., the very rare “Ligne K/Paq. Fr. N° 1” handstamp, “Poste Françaises/Estrama-dure” on mail double crossing the Atlantic, etc. The most significant items of the Italian conveyance are the combination covers showing the desirable “Da Montevideo/coi Postali Italiani” & “con Bas-tim. Mercant.” postmarks. When one exclusively considers Uruguayan aspects of the mail, it has to be noted the fascinating “Correo de Montevideo” sealing marking in negative which exceptionally used, as postmark on 6.4.1852, on just two items known, or the significant quantity of covers with the rare “Montevideo/(52)” oval datestamp, rare usages of the 1866-72 “Large Numerals” Issues with bet-ter frankings, as well as the involvement of most unusual forwarding agents with their cachets. This stunning assembly includes the large part of the Roberto Fontaina García collection, comprising also material from other significant maritime collections formed by Hernández Rocha, Sabbatini, Menck Freire, Jaumandreu, Parmigiani, Campigotto and Serra.Condition varies from fine to excellent, generally being nicer than typically found. An impressive and patiently gathered assembly which constitutes a most comprehensive and delightful collection for ex-hibition, with the possibility of being expanded. Viewing is absolutely recommended.

25’000

Uruguayan Maritime Mail

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1149 ex

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N.B: - 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 salePurchasers 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 clienteIn 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.

Charges – Spese

Switzerland/SvizzeraEurope/EuropaWorld/Mondo

Insurance/Assicurazione

0.08 %0.30 %0.42 %

Shipping/Spedizione

$11.20 $20.50 $31.60

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 italia-na 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)

Ai costi fissi sopra esposti va aggiunto lo 0.8% del valore di aggiudicazione (incluse commissioni e costi di spedizione) per spese di assicurazione.

oltre 65’000520

65’000

390

26’000

260

13’000

190

6’000

120

2’000

60

Shipping to/Spedizione per

Hammer price/Prezzo di aggiudicazioneCommissions 20%/Commissioni 20%Shipping cost/Spese di spedizioneInsurance/AssicurazioneNet price/Totale imponibileVAT/IVA/8%Total invoice/Totale fattura

Switzerland/Svizzera

$1’000.00$200.00

$11.20$1.00

$1’212.20$97.00

$1’309.20

Europe/Europa

$1’000.00$200.00

$20.50$3.70

$1’224.20$0.00

$1’224.20

World/Mondo

$1’000.00$200.00$31.60$5.20

$1’236.80$0.00

$1’236.8

Esempio di fatturazione per l’Italia con rappresentanza fiscale

Acquisto e spedizione

Prezzo di aggiudicazioneCommissioni 20% Spese di spedizione Spese di assicurazione Totale imponibile IVATotale fattura

Confronto spedizione con posta ordinaria

$1’000.00$200.00

$20.50$3.70

$1’224.202 $122.40

$1’346.60

Con rappresentanza fiscale

$1’000.00$200.00

$60.00$10.10

$1’270.101 $127.00

$1’397.10

Note: 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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