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Lot 36 - corrientes - Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1

1856/1879: Group of used examples with scarce and unusual postmarks, comprising twelve singles, noted; 1856 'UN REAL MC', type 6, attached to small piece cancelled by rare "16 Bars" handstamp in black, being a very late usage, also two 1877 3 c. bright purple (Kneitschel 13), one type 3 with a crisp blue "UCUYA / CT. 77" datestamp cancel of 'MBURUCUYA', attractively positioned leaving a clear profile, the other example being a dry printing cancelled by a 'Caa-Cati' datestamp in black (creased), two 1876/79 3 c. bright rose-lilac (Kneitschel 14), type 6 and 5, with fine part strikes of a black 'GOYA / CORRIENTES' datestamp, and five cancelled by small oval bars cancel, one 2 c. bottle green cancelled by "CORREOS DE CORRIENTES" circular datestamp, as well as a 3 c. rose-red with part "CORRIENTES" c.d.s., additionally an unused Scott 4a with gum, condition is good to fine, all with four large margins, although some small thins which are not unusual on these printings, very attractive and a scarce selection. Ex the Brian Moorhouse Estate.

Corinphila Auction AG Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas Americas (North, Central & South America) - Day 1