$150.00
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Never issued for postage. Only 1600 copies overprinted - a very undercatalogued stamp and infrequently available.
$125.00
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Attractive duo on piece, tied with complete Oficina Sucursal CDS.
$180.00
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Hamilton Banknote Co. sunken die proof, mounted to card, depicting the Columbus statue in Genoa. There are some very subtle differences between this image and the final vignette used in the stamp, presuming that this is an earlier iteration.
$160.00
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ABNC sunken die proof depicting a train climbing the Devil's Nose in central Ecuador. Not issued as far as I can tell but a great railway thematic.
$120.00
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The four top values to Bolivia's second revenue issue, printed by ABNC and depicting Simon Bolivar. Mounted to card with paper remnants to reverse. An attractive quartet.
$75.00
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$40.00
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ABNC color trial proof, issued in orange and (in 1880) green. Unmounted on India paper.$675.00
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Waterlow vignette of "an indigenous person in the act of boarding an airship" (the literal translation from the decree), with PORVIR (Future) inscribed on the balloon. This is the vignette for the 50r, 100r, 200r, 400r and 500r values with Waterlow die number hand written above in ink. Mounted to card, minor surface aging. A unique and attractive item.$165.00
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Set of National Bank Co. plate proofs from this issue, less the 10c value. Mounted to cream stock card with paper adhesion to reverse.
$225.00
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Waterlow intermediate die proof for the 20c value, omitting the vignette of Rooseveldt. Die number handwritten in upper left corner, cylinder number in upper right and proof number in lower left. Includes two MNH blocks of file copy proofs of the finished stamp with punch holes and "checked for colour" notation in the selvedge, dated five months before the stamps went on sale. Unique.$75.00
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Only 900 copies overprinted.
$125.00
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Crisp impression in a blue shade, sent to Quito from Ibarra and tied by 3rd August 1867 cancellation. Small hole in centre of wrapper.
$490.00
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A used proof sounds counter-intuitive but it would appear that a small number of plate proofs were co-opted for postal use; no imperforate stamps are known. Four margins with black rhombus quarter-strike to lower right. The reverse is equally interesting, showing offset in blue of the shield design. One of the scarcest items of the second issue of Ecuador with only one other known.$95.00
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An early franking from 1875 on piece. Particularly desirable as this red cancellation was only used in Quito for a short period of time.
$390.00
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ABNC archive progressive die proofs with blank value tablet. Designed as consular service stamps in 1947, the fiscal issues were overprinted in a range of values for postal use in 1951. On India paper mounted to Index Copy cards. Unique.$250.00
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The File Copy sheet from the Waterlow Archive for the 15m General Lavalleja issue of 1933. File Copy hand written in the upper margin, together with Waterlow reference number, print date and numbers printed. All stamps with security punch. Small corner of selvedge removed.$150.00
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An intact, complete sheet of the 1925 second re-engraving of the Bolivian coat of arms issue. Sheet 416, printed by Waterlow London with their imprint in the lower margin.$150.00
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An intact, complete sheet of the 1925 second re-engraving of the Bolivian coat of arms issue. Sheet 488, printed by Waterlow London with their imprint in the lower margin.$175.00
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City of Ica 300th Anniversary set of seven blocks of four. Waterlow file copies on ungummed paper as printed, with punch hole.$350.00
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Broad C in Centavos Escudito with no accent on U variety, showing the partially worn plate. Four margin, bright carmine-red, vertical strip of three on piece with late-use, double Gualegualchu handstamps. A scarce and attractive multiple.$145.00
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A full set of the Artigas / Commercial Progress allegory issue. Ex Waterlow archive file copies in blocks of four with security punch. No gum with residual water staining; a result of the flooding of the London archive, held in the basement of the printer's premises, during the German bombing of London in WWII.
$125.00
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Interesting registered cover dated 9th August 1934. Contrived by Dr Raul Duron Membreno, the cover comprises a mix of hand picked 'varieties'. Of particular note are the uncatalogued 'pointing finger' TACA overprints on the 1932 15c on 2c interior airmails. Also note the signature control marks on the 1931 1c Baraona. Tegucigalpa registration hand stamp to front, Brownsville Texas and New York receiving stamps to reverse.
$140.00
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Just 1572 letters were sent on the first flight, many affixed with one or two stamps from the first airmail issue. This cover to Mexico has examples of each of the five stamps from the first printing (Scott C1 to C5) with an additional 10c orange without overprint. Note that the 40c on 50c has 'raised i and o in Servicio' variety. First day cachets plus forwarding agent's oval handstamp and two Servicio Aereo Mexico receiving handstamps to reverse.$320.00
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Excellent gum with just a trace of a hinge mark.
$760.00
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Four ABNC die proofs in the issued colors, on India paper mounted to cream stock card, the 90c and 1.95b values further mounted on to stout card with acetate overlay. The odd tone spot.
$4,750.00
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The key stamp to an advanced Venezuelan collection. The total number of copies of the so-called "Bolivar Negro" extant is not known but it is estimated that no more than two sheets escaped the 1900 overprint. Scott catalogue is $7000. Regummed and mild toning with penciled expertisation signature on reverse. 2005 BPP Dr. Knut Heister certificate.
$140.00
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A very fresh example with large part original gum. Four margins, three wide with the fourth tight at base but clear of the frame line. Pencil notation to reverse. Estudio 20 certificate.
$240.00
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Two examples of the Perkins & Bacon Pacific Steam Navigation Company issue, taken from the 5th reprint in 1863, the 1r Blue as issued and the 1r Brown Red which was not issued. The accompanying 2010 Sismondo certificate describes the stamps accurately, although I notice a later dot of ink on the 1r blue underneath the S.$440.00
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A very well centered example of this popular invert. Only 300 inverted examples printed (many off center). Small ink mark to bottom right perf tip.$160.00
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Complete set of Steamship & Llama plate proofs in the issued colors (excludes 1c bister Coat of Arms). Engraved and printed by the National Banknote Company on thin, ungummed paper. No faults and never previously mounted. An attractive quartet.
$240.00
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ABNC die proof in the issued color, printed to raise funds for the unemployed. On India paper mounted to cream stock card.
$240.00
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ABNC die proof in the issued color, sunk on to cream stock card with no previous mounting.
$590.00
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Three ABNC die proofs from the 1918 series of stamps, comprising: I) 2c Green on India paper mounted to cream stock card, further mounted with acetate protective cover II) 4c Lake sunken die proof on India paper mounted to card III) 12c Dull Violet on India paper mounted to card. A few light surface stains and paper abrasion to left and right guide marks where clamped in place.
$290.00
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Selection of SABNC plate proofs in a variety of denominations, colors and papers/card on Scott album page. An attractive assembly.$45.00
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Mostly VLM Mint with a few MNH.
$175.00
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A complete sheet of 100 plate proofs of the Panama 1c fiscal stamp, printed by Waterlows for 1925. Wear around the edge of the sheet, minor stains and creasing, small part selvedge missing at bottom right. Pencil inscription dated 1939 at base. Ungummed, as printed.$65.00
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Goddess of Plenty plate proof block on thin paper in the issued color. Hinge remnants and a little light toning in places.$65.00
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Goddess of Plenty plate proof block on thin paper in the issued color. Hinge remnants and a little toning in places.
$190.00
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20c Transportation issue OFICIAL genuine 16.8mm x 3.2mm overprint on unwatermarked paper. Hinge remnant, original gum with some disturbance.
$1,390.00
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Only 1,500 copies printed. Whilst MNH, light gum disturbance/offset is noted. Pencil notation. 2011 MEPSI certificate.$125.00
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3,000 copies printed. Immaculate gum.$75.00
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Unmounted mint example of the 'OFICIAL OFICIAL' error, which should read SERVICIO OFICIAL. Not easily found MNH.
$1,700.00
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Ten peso value in the distinct carmine shade with excellent centering. Hinge remnant and small corner adhesion to reverse (no evidence of repair). Pencil notation. Only 300 copies estimated to be printed; a key stamp of Mexico. With 2009 Behr certificate stating: '10p Red well-centered. Rare for this stamp.'$85.00
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Selection of eighteen Bogran 'color trials'; a mix of issues including the top three values in the larger format. All MNG as printed, all previously mounted, a few with hinge remnants. A colorful assembly.$95.00
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Top value of the President Luis Bogran issue with inverted head variety; a scarce stamp. Small thin and hinge remnant.$80.00
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Top marginal 3c deep olive green with part plate number and two additional listed shades (emerald and brown olive) of the 5c green.
$790.00
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Full set of nine ABNC die proofs, issued to commemorate the International Red Cross and depicting a nurse and soldier on the battlefield. All printed in the issued colors on to India paper with five values sunk on to cream stock card, four of which are further mounted on to stout card with acetate protector, the remainder on cream stock card only. All showing indentations at the left and right guide marks where held in place. An attractive assembly and unusual to find as a complete set.
$340.00
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ABNC President Simon Sam die proof on India paper in the issued color. Sunk on to cream stock card. Gum residue to reverse.$414.00
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Small Quetzal inverted center with CTO cancellation.
$125.00
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The original index copy from the American Bank Note Company archives, with 1886 2c Brown Quetzal plate proof affixed to card and typed reference number C149. This is the second printing of the first engraved issue, in a dark brown shade (ISGC 47) not listed in Scott. Note slight damage to the image adjacent to the P in Postal and on the opposite side. Unique.
