Bolivia

Lot 73, Bolivia 1939 (July 30) Air Post inverted surcharge set of three on first flight cover to Rio de Janeiro

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Lot 73, Bolivia 1939 (July 30) Air Post inverted surcharge set of three on first flight cover to Rio de JaneiroLot 73, Bolivia 1939 (July 30) Air Post inverted surcharge set of three on first flight cover to Rio de JaneiroLot 73 Bolivia 1939 (July 30), Air Post Inverted Surcharge set of three, multi-franked large first flight cover to Rio de Janeiro, affixed with 1.50b on 15c, 3b on 20c, and 6b on 35 surcharged Air Post issues each with INVERTED SURCHARGE, 5c to 3b Air Post (Sc. C27-34), and 25c on 2c surcharge, tied by La Paz c.d.s., handstamped Condor Bolivia-Brazil cachet and Correo Aereo / Lloyd Aereo Boliviano / Bolivia – Brazil etiquette, Lloyd Aereo Boliviano / Primer Correo Aereo Bolivia – Brazil handstamp, with c.d.s. arrival backstamps, slight stains at left not impacting the inverted surcharged adhesives, an attractive and extremely rare franking, with fewer than ten covers with such a franking recorded. (Scott C24a/26a). Estimate C$800-1,000.

Announcing Our Spring 2025 Postal History Auction

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Lot 291 India 1865, 6a purple, cancelled with “B/1” octagon and blue “F.Casella & Co / Calcutta” merchant marking, to Naples, Italy, endorsed “per Str. Nubia” and “via Alexandria & Brindisi, Alexandria (6 Sep) transit c.d.s. on front, backstamped Calcutta Paid (3 Aug), Brindisi, and Napoli, reduced slightly at left, but a scarce franking. (S.G. 66) Estimate C$400-600.
Sparks Auctions is excited to announce its Spring 2025 Postal History Auction, featuring an outstanding selection of covers, postal stationery, and postcards from around the world. This sale marks the first in an ongoing series of dedicated postal history auctions, focusing on single covers from around the world. With over half of the lots opening at $100 or less, this auction presents an ideal opportunity to acquire quality covers, postcards, and postal stationery at a range of price points and it continues our international expansion with bidding possible on the two leading stamp auction platforms in North America and Europe – both catering to an international clientele.

This sale offers a diverse range of material, including:

  • Asia – with scarce frankings and unusual usages from China, Japan, Manchukuo, and Thailand.
  • British Commonwealth – from pre-stamp through King George VI, with a strong emphasis on Victorian-era India.
  • Canada & British North America – covering early manuscript markings to Second World War military mail.
  • Europe – featuring sought-after classic France and German States postal history.
  • Latin America – highlighting elusive material from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and beyond.
  • United States – including stampless covers, Civil War mail, illustrated advertising, Exposition covers, and more.
  • Zeppelins & Airships – with a desirable selection of Graf Zeppelin material and worldwide first flights.

This sale is now available for viewing and advance bidding on Stamp Auction Network and Philasearch. We will also welcome bidders on the floor (and by telephone) at our offices in Ottawa, Canada on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 starting at 10:00AM Eastern time.

Lot 1531, Group of 47 Graf Zeppelin South American flown covers and cards, sold for C$1,404

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Lot 1531, Group of 47 Graf Zeppelin South American flown covers and cards, sold for C$1,404Lot 1531 Group of 47 Graf Zeppelin South America Flown Covers and Cards, includes items from Argentina (x10), Bolivia (x3), Brazil (x19), Chile (x2), Paraguay (x4) and Uruguay (x8), all addressed to Germany, except for one Brazil to Austria and two Brazil flown internally. Most have creases or other faults, still overall fine or better. From the The Leon Victor Pont Collection of Early India, New Zealand and Worldwide Pioneer Flight Covers. Estimate $500, sold for C$1,200.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.