366. Auktion März 2018

1 peso, sunken die proof in brown on India, fixed on card, initials of Theodor Hart Freeland and dated "30th May 83", unique (Especializado T4 proof)

Composite die proof 5 pesos red and 10 pesos dark-green on India, fixed on card (tear at left not affecting the design), initials of Theodor Hart Freeland and dated "30 May 83", one of 2 recorded and extremely attractive (Especializado T5-6 proof)

1883, 2 centavos-10 pesos in imperforated proof sheets in issued colours, each with corner block of 6 resp. 4 cut out and one corner cut diagonally, leaving about 80 imperforated sets, several with creases or paper faults, still highly attractive and extremely rare (Especializado T1-6)

2 centavos, 3 copies, tied by cds. "VALPARAISO 7 IX 92" to small envelope to New York, underpaid by 4 centavos, thus taxed with frontside "COLLECT POSTAGE 8 CENTS" and on reverse with strip of 4 postage due stamps 2 centavos (faults), fine and scarce combination cover

2 centavos and 1 peso tied by clear "PISAGUA 5 MAR 91" to registered envelope to Antofagasta without arrival mark

10 centavos, tied by cds. "ARICA 30 JUN 91" to bank cover (originally from Tacna) to London with arrival mark of September 21; a fine and scarce usage to abroad

10 centavos olive-green, tied to commercial envelope from Iquique 1891 via France to Germany with transit and arrival marks, fine and scarce

10 centavos olive-green, 20 centavos blue and 1 peso brown with cds. "IQUIQUE 12 JUL 91" to philatelic opened out cover to Valparaiso with arrival mark; 1 peso one pulled perf, otherwise fine, certificate RPS (2004)

20 centavos blue, 2 copies, tied by clear "IQUIQUE 4 SET 91" to large size envelope to Santiago with arrival marks; small damaged due to opening in the top of the envelope backed, still fine and scarce

20 centavos, 3 copies tied to large size commercial cover from "TACNA 31 AGO 91" to La Paz; one stamp corner fault and franking and envelope with transportation marks, still fine and very scarce commercial usage

1902, 2 centavos-20 centavos, the complete set as die proofs on India, mounted on ABNC archive cards, 20 centavos small damages, otherwise very fine

1911/12, Envelopes 'Presidents', die proofs of all 5 values in issued colours on India, fixed on ABNC archive cards, also envelopes 2 centavos and 15 centavos with "SPECIMEN", punch hole and archive number and envelopes 4 centavos and 20 centavos with punch hole only, also internal document about the design etc. of 6.5.1912

OFFICIAL POSTCARDS: 1889, blue on creme, unused, extremely fine (Especializado TS1)

"TARJETA DE SERVICIO" blue on creme with clear "SANTIAGO 30.VII.91" used locally; at left corner creases and corner tip at top missing, still fine and very scarce (Especializado TS1)

1892, Postcard with Columbus at right black on pale-green, unused with hinge remainders on reverse, otherwise very fine; very scarce, only 50 printed (Especializado TS2)

Postcard black on violet blue, unused, some white age stains and hinge remainders on reverse, otherwise very fine, very scarce, only 50 printed (Especializado TS5)

Issue with additional imprint with train at left, 6 cards in different colours (only café missing), unused, pale-rose slightly stained and pale-green with adhesion on reverse, few slight corner faults, in general fine, very scarce, only 300 each printed (Especializado TS6-11)

PARCEL CARDS: 1909, Columbus 80 centavos, 100 centavos and 150 centavos, die proofs in black on India resp. carton paper, fixed on archival cards of American Banknote Co., 80 centavos and 150 centavos with adjacent envelopes with complete cards overprinted "SPECIMEN" and "F1698", these with heavy creases resp. paper breaks due to the storage in the envelopes; die proof 100 centavos with nick at left, the others minor marginal faults; an unique ensemble

1917, 'NAPOLEON' issue, parcel cards 1,50 pesos in vermilion and dark-rose and 2 pesos in yellow-green and bluish-green, all used, one 1,50 pesos with additional franking; a scarce set (Especializado BE7,8)

1930, Parcel card Lastra 1,50 pesos rose with addtional franking 1928/30, 50 centavos, 2 strips of 3, used from Valparaiso 1930 to Santiago; some light creasing, scarce (Especializado BE14)

Lastra 3 pesos blue used from "SANTIAGO 5 OCT. 30" to Nirivilo, light vertical fold, scarce (Especializado BE15)

1930/31, Surcharges on unissued Lastra cards: 1,50 $ on 3,50 $ orange, used without additional franking from "SANTIAGO 25 ENE 31" to Requinoa with arrival mark on front, light crease and usual pinholes in the coupon, very scarce (Especializado DE17)

1,50 $ on 3,50 $ orange with additional franking on front and reverse for a parcel with declared value from "SANTIAGO 24. MAR. 31" to Chuquicamata with arrival mark, very scarce (Especializado DE17)

1,50 $ on 4,50 $ violet without additional franking from "SANTIAGO 24 DIC. 30" to Arauco with arrival mark, usual pinholes in the coupon, otherwise extremely fine (Especializado DE18)

1,50 $ on 4,50 $ violet with additional franking used from "SANTIAGO 22. ABR. 31" to Valparaiso; coupon tiny corner fault, otherwise extremely fine (Especializado DE18)

1943, Lastra in smaller size 1,50 $ and 3 $, each with additional franking on reverse (3 $ with additional 27 $); 1,50 $ with punch holes in the coupon, 3 $ pinhole effecting one 5 $ stamp, still fine, a scarce set (Especializado DE25-26)

1881, Overprint issue 1 centavo orange and 2 copies 10 centavos green, tied by clear lozenge of 40 dots to small orange evelope with adjacent "LIMA PRINCIPAL" as registered letter with oval "CERTIFICADO LIMA" to Genova, Italy with frontside clear "PANAMA-UNION PAQ. F.D.No.3 / 22 FEVR 82" and Paris transit mark "PARIS 15/CHARGEMENTS"; large part of reverse flap missing, the cover with fold affecting 2 stamps; despite the imperfections a cover of great beauty and rarity Provenance: Hugo Goeggel (Corinphila 2015)

1 centavo and 10 centavos, tied by clear "LIMA PRINCIPAL 21 FE 82" to cover to France with adjacent clear "PANAMA-UNION PAQ. F.D.No.3 / 22 FEVR 82", French arrival marks; a fine and very rare cover Provenance: Hugo Goeggel (Corinphila 2015)

"CALLAO 27 SET. 82", 2 strikes on 1880, 5 centavos carmine in horizontal pair on mourning cover to Valparaiso with arrival mark, fine and scarce

"ADM DE CORREOS CALLAO 14 MAR. 83", arrival mark during Chilean occupation on reverse of underpaid cover from the US to a member of the US steamer 'Hartford' c/o U.S. Consul at Valparaiso and forwarded with "VALPARAISO MULTADA 6 c."; usual transportation marks; scarce incoming mail

"LIMA PRINCIPAL" on 1878, 5 centavos carmine on cover to Iquique with arrival mark of May 6, 1883, minor staining, still fine

"PISCO", clear oval marking on small cover with adjacent boxed "FRANCA" and large violet seal "BATALLON LA STANO" to Quillota with transit and arrival marks, extremely scarce

Pozo al Monte: Undated lettersheet with 1877, 1 centavo grey (2) and 2 centavos orange (4), tied by cork cancel with adjacent 'star in circle' to Valparaiso; a very scarce franking and rare markings

"YCA", clear oval marking on small envelope with adjacent boxed "FRANCA" and blue seal "BATALLON LONTOE" on small cover to Valparaiso with arrival mark on reverse, fine and very scarce

1884, Cover from England to a member of HMS Swiftsure c/o British Consul at Valparaiso and forwarded with violet "BRITISH CONSULATE VALPARAISO" to Callao with transit and arrival marks on reverse

Postal seals: 29 items on exhibition pages including 3 colour proofs