Mexico continued...
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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1299 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 1 r. black on green and 2 r. black on pink, used on October 1863 "Between
the Lines" cover to Zacatecas tied by oval framed "DILIGENCIAS GENERALES / ADMON / DE MEXICO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 830) in black. The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces in Zacatecas and
the letter handstamped "3" in black for a further 3 reales to pay upon receipt. The cover with some splitting at edges but rare. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1300 |
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 Chihuahua 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used on 1862 cover to Parral tied by
framed "ROSALES" and "FRANCO" handstamps in red (Schatzkes fig. 165+165A). A scarce and exceptionally attractive cover. Provenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1301 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, worn plate, a fine example used on 1863 cover from
Mexico City to Guanajuato tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black (Nov. 29). The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces and the letter handstamped "2" in black for a further 2 reales to pay upon
receipt (Dec. 3). Rare. Cert. Mepsi (2018). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1302 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used outside of District on 1862 entire
letter to Colima tied by neat "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (March 28) in black (Schatzkes fig. 297). A scarce and fine out of District usage, most uncommon in this period. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1303 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example showing vertical marginal rule, used on
1862 cover to Puebla tied by oval framed "DILIGENCIAS GENERALES / ADMON / DE MEXICO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 830) in black. Scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1304 |
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 Morelia 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used example on 5 June 1861 cover to Mexico City tied by
very scarce oval framed "DILIGS. GENERALES / ADMON. DE MORELIA" Eagle cachet in black (Schatzkes fig. 899) with framed "GRATIS" handstamp in black above. The stamp crossed by ironed file fold but a rare usage. Cert. Mepsi (2018). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1305 |
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 Puebla 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used horizontal pair with large "PUEBLA" overprint (used
during the French Occupation of the District) on 19 December 1863 entire letter to Puebla cancelled by "TEHUACAN / FRANCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1233). Small imperfections but scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2018). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1306 |
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 Puebla 1861: 2 r. black on pink used on covers (2), with 1862 single franking to Jalapa
bearing top marginal example tied by "PUEBLA / ABRIL 29" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153) and 30 Octcober 1862 single franking to Puebla tied by fine "FRANCO / TEHUACAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig.1232). A choice pair. (Image 1)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1307 |
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 San Luis Potosi 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a fine example used on 1864 cover from SLP to
Monterey tied by oval "CORREOS / S. L. POTOSI" datestamp (May 2) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1446). The cover carried "Between the Lines" and thus the Imperial stamp unaccepted by the Liberal forces and the letter handstamped "2" in black for a further
2 reales to pay upon receipt (May 11). Some docketing on front panel but rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1308 |
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 Vera Cruz 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a very fine used example tied to 1861 cover by framed
"MINATITLAN" boxed handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1790) and by manuscript date "Julio 25". A scarce and fine cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1309 |
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 Victoria 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a used example with good margins all round used on 1862
cover from Cuidad Victoria to Tampico tied by fancy framed "FRANCO" handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 1818). Acid ink and pencil fault but a rare District and cancellation. Signed J.K. Bash. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1310 |
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 Zacatecas 1861: 2 r. black on pink without District name, showing portion of adjoining stamp
at top, used on 13 May 1864 cover from Zacatecas to Mexico City and cancelled by large "8" handstamp in black obliterating Hidalgo (Schatzkes fig. 1849E). Internal docketing shows the cover was received in Mexico City on May 19th. A very rare
Provisional usage of this issue after demonetisation (Follansbee NF 8A). Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2013). Note: Zacatecas was in Liberal hands and no supplies of the 1861 issue were invoiced after June 1861, until a supply of 2'850 2 reales
adhesives were sent on 3 March 1864. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1311 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 2 r. black on pink and 4 r. rose-red on yellow, fine examples used on 1862
cover to Guadalajara tied by Mexico City network handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 827) in black with oval "CORREOS / MEXICO" datestamp (April 10) below. Internal restoration but nevertheless an attractive usage at a scarce rate. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1312 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 1 r. black on green and 8 r. green on red-brown, used examples with the 1
r. showing "void flaw" at upper right corner, on 31 March 1864 cover to Guadalajara tied by "Franco / Mexico" circular datestamps in black. An extremely rare franking paying the 2 ounce rate for a distance above 16 leagues. Cert. Mepsi (2001).
Provenance: Collection Jim Mazepa. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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| 1313 |
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 Guadalajara 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example paying the 2 reales
rate, used on 11 May 1861 entire letter to Leon tied by "FRANCO / GUADALAJARA" circular datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 297) struck in blue: in use in this colour from the 2nd to the 28th May 1861 only. Sone minor wear but very scarce. Signed J.M. Bartels,
R. Calves. Cert. Mepsi (2018) Scott = $ 190+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1314 |
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 Vera Cruz 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a used example on 28 May 1861 cover to Puebla tied by
light "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 1749). File fold well away from the adhesive, a scarce stamp on letter. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1315 |
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 Lagos 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a quadrisected example used to pay the 1 real rate on 3
May 1861 entire letter to Leon de los Aldamas, tied by straight line "LAGOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 657). File fold just away from the adhesive, a rare and attractive usage. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (2001) Scott = $ 700. Provenance:
Collection Erich Koenig, Sotheby's, New York, 30 May 1995, lot 197. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1316 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 4 r. deep rose on yellow, a very fine used example on 12 September 1863
cover to Vera Cruz lightly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black. A very fine stamp in a most unusual shade. Scarce. Cert. Mepsi (2011). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1317 |
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 Vera Cruz 1861: 4 r. pale 'claret' on yellow, a superb used example on 1 Nov. 1861 entire
letter to Puebla lightly tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 1749). Exceptional quality. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1318 |
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 Puebla 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a diagonally bisected example paying the 2 reales
rate, used on 1861 entire letter to Orizava tied by two line "PUEBLA / OCTUBRE 5" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153). The entire with a couple of insignificant holes not detracting from the appearance, a scarce and most attractive entire: the
"splits" were used in Puebla for a twelve day period in 1861 - Fayolle and Chapman state September 26-Oct 4, 1861 - however the new invoice was only consigned on October 4th and had yet to be received. Cert. Mepsi (1985) Scott =rn$ 950. Provenance:
Collection J.K. Bash, Bexar, Houton, Oct 1988, lot 681. Collection P. Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, Nov 2014, lot 4207. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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