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PUERTO RICO POSTAL HISTORY continued...

1873-1898 ISSUES continued...
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
621 FDC 133 133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, well centered, tied by unusual double circle Rio Piedras19 Nov. 93 first day of issue postmark to cover to San Juan, very fine this is the only stamp from Puerto Rico designed and printed on the island and i#133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, well centered, tied by unusual double circle "Rio Piedras/19 Nov. 93" first day of issue postmark to cover to San Juan, very fine; this is the only stamp from Puerto Rico designed and printed on the island and is only the third commemorative issued in the world, the recipient, Senora Dona Elena Camara de Schluter was the stamp engraver's wife. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
622 FDC 133 133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, single tied by Santurce19 Nov. 93 c.d.s. to cover to San Juan, a bit reduced at left, very fine a rare town of origin in 1893 there were 68 towns in the island and only 22 different town cancellations are r#133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, single tied by "Santurce/19 Nov. 93" c.d.s. to cover to San Juan, a bit reduced at left, very fine; a rare town of origin; in 1893 there were 68 towns in the island and only 22 different town cancellations are recorded used on this stamp, Santurce, right next to San Juan was only farms at the time and most mail from there came out of San Juan. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $270.00
Will close during Public Auction
623 FDC 133 133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, well centered single tied by bold JayuyaPuerto Rico19 Nov. 93 first day of issue postmark to cover to San Juan, backstamped on arrival, heavy vertical fold archivally reinforced on reverse, fine usage the o#133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, well centered single tied by bold "Jayuya/Puerto Rico/19 Nov. 93" first day of issue postmark to cover to San Juan, backstamped on arrival, heavy vertical fold archivally reinforced on reverse, fine usage; the only Columbus commemorative cover known with this cancellation. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction
624 FDC 133 133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, fine single tied by Playa de MayaguezPuerto Rico19 Nov. 93 first day of issue postmark to New York, very fine the only 3c Columbus commemorative usage known to a foreign destination ex-Roca.#133, 1893 3c Landing of Columbus, fine single tied by "Playa de Mayaguez/Puerto Rico/19 Nov. 93" first day of issue postmark to New York, very fine; the only 3c Columbus commemorative usage known to a foreign destination; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
625 S 135s-54s 135s-54s, 1898 1m-2P Alfonso XIII handstamped Muestra cplt., two each of 1P and 2P values, generally well centered for these, o.g., h.r., some with small thins and 60c faulty, otherwise mostly fine-very fine.#135s-54s, 1898 1m-2P Alfonso XIII handstamped "Muestra" cplt., two each of 1P and 2P values, generally well centered for these, o.g., h.r., some with small thins and 60c faulty, otherwise mostly fine-very fine. (Image) Est. $100-150

SOLD for $100.00
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626 og/nhbl 136 136, 1898 2m Orange brown, complete sheet of 100 stamps, divided into two panes of fifty with vertical gutter, inscription error in top margin, 100 instead of 50 above each pane, o.g., mounted in a frame, fine.#136, 1898 2m Orange brown, complete sheet of 100 stamps, divided into two panes of fifty with vertical gutter, inscription error in top margin, "100" instead of "50" above each pane, o.g., mounted in a frame, fine. (Image) Est. $200-300

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
627 c 140, 149, MR6 140, 149, MR6, 1898 1c Black violet, 20c Maroon and 2c Red brown War Tax, singles of first two and horizontal pair of latter, tied to registered cover to Berlin, Germany, octagonal R handstamp, endorsed Vapor francais and Le Havre entry c.d.#140, 149, MR6, 1898 1c Black violet, 20c Maroon and 2c Red brown War Tax, singles of first two and horizontal pair of latter, tied to registered cover to Berlin, Germany, octagonal "R" handstamp, endorsed "Vapor francais" and Le Havre entry c.d.s., backstamped, very fine and scarce usage of the War Tax issue; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
628 c 141, 167 141, 167, 1898 2c Dark blue green and 8c Carmine rose overprinted Habilitadopara1898 y 99., singles of each tied by blue-green San JuanPuerto Rico20 Set. 98 double circle datestamp, while San Juan was still in Spanish hands, cover to Lon#141, 167, 1898 2c Dark blue green and 8c Carmine rose overprinted "Habilitado/para/1898 y 99.", singles of each tied by blue-green "San Juan/Puerto Rico/20 Set. 98" double circle datestamp, while San Juan was still in Spanish hands, cover to London, cover with vertical pocket fold and two toned spots, fine; the Habilitado overprints are seldom found on cover; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $250.00
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629 c 166 166, 1898 6c Violet overprinted Habilitadopara1898 y 99., excellent centering but with a couple foxed perfs, tied to cover front address panel to Barcelona by Admon. CentralPuerto Rico15 Oct. 98 datestamp, very fine the Habilitado overp#166, 1898 6c Violet overprinted "Habilitado/para/1898 y 99.", excellent centering but with a couple foxed perfs, tied to cover front address panel to Barcelona by "Admon. Central/Puerto Rico/15 Oct. 98" datestamp, very fine; the Habilitado overprints are very scarce on cover; ex-Roca. (Image) Est. $300-400

SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction
630 og/nhbl   Edifil 1, 12s, 15-16, 17s, 1871-78 Telegraph stamps, mint blocks of four of 1871 2P Violet, 1876 4P Yellow imperforate, 1877 2P Green and 4P Brown and 1878 2P Ultramarine imperforate, well centered and margined, o.g., two imperforate blocks n.h.Edifil #1, 12s, 15-16, 17s, 1871-78 Telegraph stamps, mint blocks of four of 1871 2P Violet, 1876 4P Yellow imperforate, 1877 2P Green and 4P Brown and 1878 2P Ultramarine imperforate, well centered and margined, o.g., two imperforate blocks n.h., others small h.r., fine-very fine and scarce. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction
631 c   Puerto Rico stamps period balance of the Acevedo collection, 1873-99, desirable holding of 57 covers or fronts, mostly still mounted on his exhibition pages, many items being from the Scott Gallagher and other well known collections, noteworthy are two 1873 25c first issue fronts, 1874 and 1875 25c fronts, 1877-79 25c usages, latter tied by "Guayanilla" straightline, 1879 15c & 25c to Spain and 50c to Italy, 1880 15c & 25c to Spain, 1881 1c, 2c & 5c three-color franking to Paris and 8c block of four and pair to France, 1882 2m tied by straightline "Bayamon" to local cover, a spectacular franking by block of six and two pairs of 4m as well as strips of seven and three of 6m on registered cover and 1c, 2c & 5c three-color franking to France, there are also a great many better frankings with the 1890-97 Alfonso XIII issues including usages to Germany, France, Canada, Netherlands and U.S.A., there is also an 1893 3c Columbus commemorative first day cover and a War Tax issue on front, some stamp and cover faults, most are fine-very fine. Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $2,900.00
Will close during Public Auction
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Lot Symbol CatNo. Lot Description CV or Estimate
632 ng 200 200, 1898 Ponce Handstamped Provisional 5c Violet on yellowish, handsome unused example of this very rare and difficult provisional issue, four ample to large margins, strong full impression, slightly toned, otherwise very fine fewer than 25#200, 1898 Ponce Handstamped Provisional 5c Violet on yellowish, handsome unused example of this very rare and difficult provisional issue, four ample to large margins, strong full impression, slightly toned, otherwise very fine; fewer than 25 examples have been recorded, all of which are unused; clear 1980 Exfima and 1986 PF certificates; ex-Preston, Lomas and Gandara. (Image) $7,500.00

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
633 p 200 200, 1898 Ponce Handstamped Provisional 5c Violet on yellowish, mostly clear strike on cover front only to Aguadilla, with U.S. 2c Carmine applied as a cancellation to indicate that the municipal postal fee for civilian internal mail hand been p#200, 1898 Ponce Handstamped Provisional 5c Violet on yellowish, mostly clear strike on cover front only to Aguadilla, with U.S. 2c Carmine applied as a cancellation to indicate that the municipal postal fee for civilian internal mail hand been paid, and tied by Military Sta. No. 1/Dec 9, 98 duplex postmark and Ponce administrative cancel used as a provisional postmark, Ponce cancel repeated at left, portion of Porto Rico Steamship Co. corner card, front reduced at right and with several worm holes, one affecting the Ponce provisional and another the adhesive; a relatively attractive civilian mail via the military station system usage; one of a mere five known Ponce provisional covers; Graus certificate. (Image) Est. $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $2,800.00
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634 ogbl 201 201, Coamo Provisional 5c Black, Types I-IV, a remarkable full sheet of ten, pos. 1 Ty. II, pos. 2-5 and 9-10 Ty. I, pos. 7-10 Ty. III and pos. 8 Ty. IV, light violet handstamped control mark with the Mayors name F. Santiago, ample to lar#201, Coamo Provisional 5c Black, Types I-IV, a remarkable full sheet of ten, pos. 1 Ty. II, pos. 2-5 and 9-10 Ty. I, pos. 7-10 Ty. III and pos. 8 Ty. IV, light violet handstamped control mark with the Mayor's name "F. Santiago", ample to large margins all around and surprisingly fresh, nearly full original gum, lightly hinged, top right stamp with light staining not noted on the certificate, still very fine and choice; only about 500 stamps were printed and only six sheets are known to exist today; signed Mekeel and accompanied by a clear 1976 PF certificate; ex-Gandara. (Image) $10,000.00

SOLD for $5,000.00
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635 c 201 201, Coamo Provisional 5c Black, Ty. II, ample to large margins all around, fresh color and strong impression, tied by Military Sta. 1Porto Rico. Wash. D.C.Sep 10, 98 duplex postmark to cover to Presidio, Cal., postmark repeated at left, Ne#201, Coamo Provisional 5c Black, Ty. II, ample to large margins all around, fresh color and strong impression, tied by "Military Sta. 1/Porto Rico. Wash. D.C./Sep 10, 98" duplex postmark to cover to Presidio, Cal., postmark repeated at left, "New York, N.Y./Sep 23, 1898" wavy line machine backstamp, "San Francisco, Cal/Sep 29" transit and Presidio receiver, very fine; 1992 PF certificate; ex-Gallagher.This cover shows military mail carried via the military and civilian postal systems using the Coamo provisional stamp, it was sent by Capt. R. Potts, U.S. Artillery. The 5c paid only for carriage from Coamo to Ponce and another 2c should have been paid or collected, but the Ponce postal clerk was careless or kind to a fellow soldier. While about 500 stamps were printed there are only four recorded covers, however on two of these covers the stamps are uncancelled as postal workers seemed to feel they did not require it, therefore this is one of only two Coamo Provisional covers tied by a postmark. One of the true treasures of Puerto Rican philately. (Image) $32,500.00

SOLD for $14,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
636 c   Playa de Ponce Military Station No. 1, cover with clear M. Sta No. 1Porto RicoAug 3, 98 duplex provisional railway postmark on cover to Marlboro, Mass. struck over violet Soldiers LetterCollect postage from AddreseeW.F. Dusseault, ChaplaiPlaya de Ponce Military Station No. 1, cover with clear "M. Sta No. 1/Porto Rico/Aug 3, 98" duplex provisional railway postmark on cover to Marlboro, Mass. struck over violet "Soldier's Letter/Collect postage from Addresee/W.F. Dusseault, Chaplain/6ht Regt/ Mass. Vols." handstamp, U.S. 2c Postage Due (#J39) affixed and tied by cork cancel upon arrival, a bit reduced at left, very fine; this cover was mailed on the opening day of the first military Post Office and the provisional postmark was only in use for ten days. (Image) Est. $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
637 c   Playa de Ponce Military Station No. 1, cover to Wrentham, Mass franked by 2c Red tied by well struck M. Sta. No. 1Porto RicoAu 6, 98 provisional railway duplex postmark, backstamped, harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine.Playa de Ponce Military Station No. 1, cover to Wrentham, Mass franked by 2c Red tied by well struck "M. Sta. No. 1/Porto Rico/Au 6, 98" provisional railway duplex postmark, backstamped, harmless vertical pocket fold, very fine. (Image) Est. $150-200

SOLD for $110.00
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638 c   Playa de Ponce Military Station No. 1, cover to Harrisburg, Pa. franked by 2c Red tied by perfect full strike of Aug 12 98M. Sta. No. 1Porto Rico provisional railway duplex postmark set in a different configuration than the previous lot, backPlaya de Ponce Military Station No. 1, cover to Harrisburg, Pa. franked by 2c Red tied by perfect full strike of "Aug 12 98/M. Sta. No. 1/Porto Rico" provisional railway duplex postmark set in a different configuration than the previous lot, backstamped, extremely fine. (Image) Est. $150-200

SOLD for $150.00
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639 c   Guayama Military Station No. 2, endorsed soldiers cover to Joliet, Ill. with well struck Mil. St.Guayama,Sep 26 98P. R. provisional railway duplex postmark, N.Y.Due2Cents and precancelled 2c Postage Due affixed (J39), New York wavy liGuayama Military Station No. 2, endorsed soldier's cover to Joliet, Ill. with well struck "Mil. St./Guayama,/Sep 26 98/P. R." provisional railway duplex postmark, "N.Y./Due/2/Cents' and precancelled 2c Postage Due affixed (#J39), New York wavy line machine backstamp, bit of one side flap missing, very fine; although this station opened on 23rd August, very little early mail exists, with this being one of only four recorded examples. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $450.00
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640 c   Mayaguez Military Station No. 3, civilian cover to New York franked by 1c Deep green and pair of 2c Red to pay the UPU rate, showing clear Mil. St.MayaguezSep 16 98P. R. provisional railway duplex postmark, Military Station No. 1 transit andMayaguez Military Station No. 3, civilian cover to New York franked by 1c Deep green and pair of 2c Red to pay the UPU rate, showing clear "Mil. St./Mayaguez/Sep 16 98/P. R." provisional railway duplex postmark, Military Station No. 1 transit and New York backstamps, very fine; although this station was the third largest, early mail is surprisingly elusive, with this being one of just five recorded examples. (Image) Est. $400-500

SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

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