Lot 1588
Brazil, 1878, Emperor Pedro, rouletted, 80r lake, horizontal pair, in combination with 1884, 10r orange, pair + 20r slate green on fresh cover to Ellsworth, Maine, all tied by "Rio De Janeiro, Ago 26, 86" cds's, reverse with New York transit and printed "Flagship Lancaster" on backflap, Very Fine and choice.Scott No. 71+86+87 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $525
Lot 1589
Brazil, Telegraph, 1899, 500r brown lilac, three singles, on piece in combination with Telegraph, 1899, 200r yellow green, pair, four telegraphic "30 Jul, 1902" cds; 200r. with color fade, F.-V.F., a very rare example of the experimental Telegraphic Service; with 2002 Sismondo certificate.Meyers No. T12-T13 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot 1590
Chile, 1895-99 "Telégrafo del Estado - Chile" Covers, two telegram covers in different styles; 1895 (28 Mar.) telegram envelope to Santiago, franked 1895 Postage Due 1c (two strips of five) with Valparaiso cancellations, also 1899 (16 Jan.) telegram envelope franked 1898 Postage Due 2c. (pair) with Santiago cancellation, Very Fine, a scarce pair.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $525