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Worldwide Stamps and Covers Mexico 1856 Hidalgo Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 486
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Cat No: 1
Mexico, 1856, First Issue, ½r blue, Guadalajara. Block of 4, Guadalajara town cancel (Schatzkes 297), rich color, Very Fine, scarce multiple. Scott No. 1; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:54:08 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 487
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Cat No: 1
Mexico, 1856, First Issue, ½r blue, Tulancingo. Horizontal pair, red straight line Mineral Del Monte out-of-district cancel (Schatzkes 1131), Very Fine. Scott No. 1; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:54:45 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 488
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Cat No: 3
Mexico, 1856, First Issue, 2r yellow green, Lagos. Singles on two folded letters from soldier (Republican army) Juan Evangelista Mugarrieta (younger brother of Jose M. Mugarrieta, Consul of Mexico in San Francisco) to family in Mexico City; first with Lagos district overprint and tied by oval Tepatitlan cancel (Schatzkes 696A) with additional "Franco" and Tepatitlán boxed handstamps (Schatzkes 692A, 692) on 1858 folded letter, interesting content telling of just having received new uniforms, of the enemy (conservative) forces facing them and of the expected attack from (General Manuel) Lozano coming from Tepic, enemy force details described, protecting bridge crossing at Colotlán, letter would have had to travel into conservative held territory before mailing to Mexico City, Tepatitlán is 190 miles (317 Km) South from Colotlan, the distance the letter would have traveled before mailing, second with Guadalajara district overprint tied by Guadalajara oval cancel (Schatzkes 295) on 1859 folded letter telling he is well and has sent 90 pesos, letter would have crossed battle lines into conservative held territory and Mexico City, or Juan would have crossed lines before writing this, Very Fine. Scott No. 3; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:55:13 EST
Sold For 180
1861 Hidalgo Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 489
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Cat No: 6
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, ½r black on buff, Queretaro. Complete sheet of 60, full o.g., with complete unreduced selvage all around, some folds mostly between stamp but one affecting 6th horizontal row, few natural preprinting paper wrinkles, F.-V.F., a great rarity with only three sheets recorded, another sheet was auctioned by us in 2016 for $6,000 hammer. Scott No. 6; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A REMARKABLE COMPLETE SHEET OF THE 1861 ½R ISSUE FROM QUERETARO. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,500.00
Sold...US$ 2,500.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:55:39 EST
Sold For 2500
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 490
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Cat No: 8
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 2r black on pink, Mexico. Vertical pre-printing paper fold, tied by mute grid handstamp on December 10, 1863 folded letter to Madrid, Spain endorsed "Via de Inglaterra", carried to Bordeaux with blue Georges Rafford oval forwarding handstamp, boxed "Apres le Depart" handstamp as letter arrived too late for the British steamer Tampico, reverse with transit and receiving cds's, letter with interesting content regarding the mails and the war…Por motivo de las muy críticas circunstancias por que está atravesando esta República, el gobierno ha suspendido toda clase de comunicaciones con los frentes ocupados por los francesas, y sólo a fuerza de instancias y de ruegos, se ha podido conseguir el que hoy salga un extraordinario para Veracruz conduciendo solamente correspondencia para Europa, with further notation… Los franceses se han movido rumbo a Puebla, cuya población defiende el ejército mejicano. Manuel supo tarde de la salida de este correo, Very Fine, this being one of the first correspondences allowed by the French to be forwarded addressed to a foreign destination. Scott No. 8; Estimate $500 - 750.
Veracruz was taken peacefully by the French on December 12th. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:56:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 491
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Cat No: 8
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 2r black on pink, Morelia. Tied by socked-on-the-nose strike of circular rimless Sahuayo handstamp (Schatzkes 989) on 1862 folded letter to Ciudad Guzman, Very Fine and choice, a stunning item. Scott No. 8; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:56:27 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 492
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Cat No: 8c
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 2r black on pink, without district overprint, Acapulco Provisional. On April 1868 cover datelined from Mazatlán and addressed to Mexico City, forwarded to Acapulco with blue oval cachet handstamp on reverse, entered the mails with stamp canceled by Acapulco circular handstamp (Schatzkes 4), Very Fine, with 1991 & 2008 M.E.P.S.I. certificates. Scott No. 8c; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THE 1868 2R ACAPULCO PROVISIONAL ON COVER.
This cover was sent from Mazatlan to Mexico via Acapulco, where this stamp was added and canceled. Since these stamps were demonetized in 1864, this cover is a provisional usage. No others from Acapulco have been recorded. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:57:19 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 493
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Cat No: 10+8
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 4r dull rose on yellow, Mexico. In combination with 1861, Second Issue, 2r black on pink, Mexico on 1862 folded letter sheet to Durango, tied by mute grid handstamps, Very Fine. Scott No. 10+8; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:58:50 EST
Sold For 0
1864-66 Eagle Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 494
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Cat No: 19
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), ½r brown, Veracruz. Large to huge margins all around, tied by perfect strike of "Veracruz, Junio, 6" cds (Schatzkes 1757A) on 1864 folded letter sheet to Mexico City paying the circular rate, with docketing noting "Circular" confirming usage, Extremely Fine and choice, with 2002 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 19; Estimate $7,500 - 10,000.
A SPECTACULAR AND UNIQUE USAGE OF THE 1864 ½ REAL FIRST PERIOD EAGLE ISSUE PAYING THE CIRCULAR RATE. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 8,000.00
Sold...US$ 8,000.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 17:59:24 EST
Sold For 8000
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 495
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Cat No: 20
Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), ½r lilac, Mazatlan. Cons 48-1865, without gum, Fine, this extremely rarer invoice of only 21 stamps was sent to one individual as a courtesy by the government, none of its stamps are known used or on cover (value code J $600-1000). Scott No. 20; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:00:30 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 496
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Cat No: 20
Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), ½r lilac, horizontal strip of four, San Luis Potosi. Cons 41-1865, sub 57, tied by bold 1865 Catorce boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 1472) with additional fancy "O" handstamps cancelling right two stamps, on folded letter to San Luis Potosi, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful usage, with 2000 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 20; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:01:17 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 497
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Cat No: 20d+23
Mexico, 1866, Eagle (5th Period), ½r gray. Cons 48-1866, in combination with 1866, Eagle (5th Period), 2r orange, cons 52-1866 on 1866 folded letter to New York City, tied by Mexico cds with "N.Y. Steamship, 10, Apr 8" integral rate cds applied upon arrival, Very Fine, less than ten covers are known with the 2½ reales rate to the U.S. Scott No. 20d+23; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE FIFTH PERIOD EAGLE COMBINATION USAGE TO THE UNITED STATES BEARING THE GRAY MEDIO ISSUE. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 4,250.00
Sold...US$ 4,250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:02:00 EST
Sold For 4250
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 498
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Cat No: 22a
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 1r ultramarine, Saltillo. Cons 181-1864, horizontal strip of 4, full o.g., wide margins, Extremely Fine, a scarce and choice multiple, with only 220 sent. Scott No. 22a; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:02:57 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 499
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Cat No: 23, 23e
Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Durango. Cons 93-1865, in combination with 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, vertical bisect, Durango on small piece, tied by manuscript Guichapan cancel (Schatzkes 259B), Very Fine and choice, just a handful of bisects exist (Scott catalog value $6,000 for bisect on cover). Scott No. 23, 23e; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:04:23 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 500
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Cat No: 24
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (3rd Period), 4r green, without district name (Victoria). Cons 221-1864, block of 4, full o.g., margins clear to large, fresh and Very Fine, 500 sent and 294 remained unsold, with 2015 G. Todd certificate. Scott No. 24; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:04:55 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 501
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Cat No: 24+23
Mexico, 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 4r green, Colima. In combination with 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange (Colima), both cons 80-1865, tied by oval Colima handstamp on 1865 folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, reverse with matching "6" rate handstamp, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 24+23; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:05:21 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 502
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Cat No: 24
Mexico, 1866, Eagle (5th Period), 4r green, Mexico. Cons 64-1866, tied by "Mexico, Abr 1, 1866" cds on reverse of folded letter sheet to Veracruz, manuscript "Por Extraordinario" endorsement at upper left; some light aging, F.-V.F. Scott No. 24; Estimate $200 - 300.
Three cities, Mexico City, Puebla and Veracruz, had express services between them. Cost was double rate. Very few covers have survived, most with 4r rate. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:06:09 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 503
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Cat No: 24a+23b
Mexico, 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 4r green, Zacatecas, horizontal strip of four. In combination with large margin 1864, Eagle (1st Period), 2r orange, Zacatecas on 1864 folded letter sheet to Guanajuato, tied by two-line Zacatecas postmarks (Schatzkes 1851A), strip additionally tied by light manuscript at top, Very Fine and choice, a wonderful 18 reales rate cover, illustrated in Pietsch (page 415), with 2001 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 24a+23b; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
THE LARGEST KNOWN MULTIPLE OF THE 1864 4R EAGLE ISSUE ON COVER. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,750.00
Sold...US$ 3,750.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:06:39 EST
Sold For 3750
1866 Emperor Maximilian
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 504
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Mexico, 1866-67 Maximilian essay. Ingram type 14, the finished design but without the indicias, full margins, thin and sealed tear at top, Very Fine appearance, very rare with less than five known. Estimate; $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:07:45 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 505
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Mexico, 1866-67, 10c-40c Emperor Maximilian essay. Italian essay in greenish blue, composite strip of 3 of 10c, 25c and 40c values, couple small thins at left, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:08:13 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 506
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Mexico, 1866-67 Emperor Maximilian essay. Private die essay in blue on wove, "IMPERIO MEX, POSTAS" with semi profile portrait, Very Fine, very scarce. Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:09:14 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 507
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Mexico, 1866-67 Emperor Maximilian essay. Private die essay in brown, "POSTES" with blank denomination, horizontal crease, Very Fine appearance, probably of Belgian origin, with less than 5 known. Estimate; $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 700.00
Sold...US$ 700.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:11:41 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 508
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Cat No: 26
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 7c lilac gray, Merida. Cons 110-866 (certificate says probable illegible 1866-41 sub-consignment), oval Sisal cancel (Schatzkes 805 - 10 points), Very Fine (NF $200), 41 is among the numbers skipped over in the Chapman list. Scott No. 26; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 80.00
Sold...US$ 80.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:12:03 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 509
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Cat No: 27
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 13c blue, Soyaniquilpan. District overprint applied after stamp placed on cover (tying stamp), cons 14-1866, additionally tied by straight line Soyaniquilpan handstamp with date stamp at lower left (Schatzkes 1546), on 1866 folded letter to Mexico, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 27; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 575.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:12:26 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 510
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Cat No: 29
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Mexico. District name only, full margins, tied by "Mexico, 16 Oct, 1866" cds on fresh folded letter to Leon; vertical file fold affecting stamp, otherwise Very Fine and attractive, name only stamps were issued in very small quantities at the beginning of the issue to be exchanged for demonetized Eagles, probably only 3-4 covers exist of this denomination. Scott No. 29; Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Est. $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Est. $2,500-3,500
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Sold...US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:12:46 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 511
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Cat No: 29
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Pachuca. Cons 32-66, oval Mineral del Monte cancel (Schatzkes 1133), Very Fine. Scott No. 29; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:13:29 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 512
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Cat No: 29
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Soyaniquilpan. Cons 14-1866, margins large to in at upper left, tied by straight line Soyaniquilpam on 1867 folded letter sheet to Mexico, receiving backstamp, Very Fine, rare with only three covers recorded in the census. Scott No. 29; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:14:02 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 513
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Cat No: 29+23
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Veracruz. Cons 5-1866 on a piece in combination with 1865, Eagle (4th Period), 2r orange, Tampico, cons 200-1865, Maximilian stamp tied by Veracruz town cancel (Schatzkes 1757A) and Eagle issue tied by Tampico grid handstamp (Schatzkes 1578), with town cancel dated Aug 31, the Eagle stamp was affixed first in Tampico once the issue was demonetized and received in Veracruz were the Maximilian stamp was added to correct for the error, Very Fine, one of the key rarities of both issues, there are only two recorded cases of combination of these 2 issues, the other is a cover which sold years ago in private treaty in $30,000, with 1998 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 29+23; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:15:14 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 514
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Cat No: 30
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Mexico. District name only, circular Mexico town cancel (Schatzkes 821), margins large to a bit in at upper right, F.-V.F., name only stamps were issued at the beginning of the issue to be exchanged for demonetized Eagles, probably 4-5 exist, only 53 sent, with 2005 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 30; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:15:46 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 515
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Cat No: 30
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Orizava. Cons 62-1866, complete sheet of 70, o.g., hinged or never hinged, showing the error "82" for "62" in position 20, as well as the "blind eye" in position 11; some creases between stamps and reinforcements in the back for a small vertical crease, Very Fine for this, the only recorded full sheet, others in the literature are reconstructed from blocks, with 2013 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 30; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:16:17 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 516
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Cat No: 31
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 7c lilac, Mexico. Cons 3-867, without gum, clear to ample margins, strong color, Very Fine, only 400 sent, with 2011 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 31; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:16:45 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 517
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Cat No: 32
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 13c blue, Cordova. Cons 138-1866, Cordova circular cancel (Schatzkes 185), large to huge margins, Extremely Fine and attractive. Scott No. 32; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:17:17 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 518
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Cat No: 32+33
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 13c blue, Guanajuato. In combination with 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 25c orange brown, Guanajuato, both cons 112-866, tied by Guanajuato cds (Schatzkes 477) on 1866 folded letter to Yrapuato, sent by the courts with legal contents and a magnificent eagle court cachet handstamp, Very Fine. Scott No. 32+33; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:18:42 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 519
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Cat No: 33TC
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 25c trial colors. Two in brown and blue, blue with o.g., the brown trial being rare, blue with small thin, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 33TC; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:19:13 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 520
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Cat No: 34
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 50c green, Mexico. Cons 18-67, o.g., ample to large margins, Very Fine and choice, with 2008 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 34; $700; Estimate $300 - 400. Scott $700 Est. $300-400 (Image)
Scott $700 Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:20:23 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 521
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Cat No: 34
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 50c green, Mexico. Cons 6-867, full o.g., large even margins, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 34; $700; Estimate $250 - 350. Scott $700 Est. $250-350 (Image)
Scott $700 Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 190.00
Sold...US$ 190.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:20:55 EST
Sold For 190
1867-68 Hidalgo issues
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 523
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Cat No: 50
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, imperf), 100c black on brown, pair and single, Cordova. Cons 20-68, in combination with 1868, 50c black on yellow, three singles + 12c black on green + 6c black on buff all Cordova cons 20-69 (Scott 49, 59, 46), tied on piece by Cordova oval handstamps (Schatzkes 189), light crease affecting 100c single and one in pair and scuffing affecting one 50c, still Very Fine, a striking and unique four-color franking showpiece (NF $1,975 as singles), with 1983 Jaretzky and 2005 M.E.P.S.I. certificates. Scott No. 50; Estimate $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:22:11 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 524
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Cat No: 56+55
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 100c black on brown, Guanajuato. Cons 6-69, in combination with 1868, 50¢ black on yellow, Guanajuato, cons 6-68 on judicial front to Salamanca, tied by neat Irapuato boxed handstamp (Schatzkes 496), official eagle cachet handstamp at left, Very Fine, a wonderful exhibition item, ex-Stout, with 2010 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 56+55; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 325.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:26:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 525
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Cat No: 57+68
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 100c brown on brown, horizontal strip of four, Queretaro. Cons 12-68, in combination with 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, perforated), 25c blue on pink, Queretaro, cons 12-68 on large judical front to Yrapuato, tied by fancy oval Salamanca handstamps (Schatzkes 1331), light oval eagle cachet handstamp at left; couple file fold not affecting stamps or markings, Very Fine, with 1983 Jaretzky certificate. Scott No. 57+68; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A WONDERFUL AND RARE MULTIPLE FRANKING OF THE 1868 100C BROWN ON BROWN FULL FACE HIDALGO ISSUE. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:26:28 EST
Sold For 1150
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 526
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Cat No: 58+59+94+95
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 6c black on buff, Matamoros, horizontal pair. In combination with 1868, 12c black on green, Matamoros, both cons 9-71, and additional 1868, 12¢ black on green, Tampico, cons 39-71 cut from an uncanceled letter, on July 1872 folded letter from Matamoros to Guanajuanto, carried privately by agent Enrique Duprat of Tula de Tamaulipas with oval handstamp on reverse, entered the mails in San Luis Potosi with 1872, 12c blue + 25c red, San Luis Potosi, cons 37-72 affixed and all stamps canceled by fancy "Franco" handstamps (Schatzkes 1461), Very Fine, a unique unaccepted demonetized and postal fraud usage bearing stamps from three different districts, ex-Rosenthal, signed Lami and Calves, with 1987 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 58+59+94+95; Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
This cover not only was sent 3 months after the 1868 Full Face Hidalgo issue was demonetized, but was initially franked with stamps from two different districts. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:26:49 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 527
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Cat No: 61
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 25c blue on pink, Orizava. Cons 18-71, on cover to Beauly, England endorsed "Por Paquete Ingles" but sent by French packet instead, tied by faint Orizava circular cancel (Schatzkes 1789) and "I.R./2f 20c" circular accountancy handstamp, "Vera Cruz, Paq. Fr. B No. 1, 12 Aout, 71" octagon handstamp alongside, "1/-" British rating with "1" Orizava rate handstamp crossed out, receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine and rare. Scott No. 61; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 575.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:26:59 EST
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Sale No: 85
Lot No: 528
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Cat No: 62
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 50c black on yellow, Morelia. Cons 10-70) canceled (portion of circular postmark at right) and re-used on cover to Mexico, tied by San Juan del Rio (Queretaro) boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 1320), Very Fine, a postal fraud and an out-of-district usage. Scott No. 62; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:27:47 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 529
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Cat No: 62, 62a
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 50c black on yellow, block of six, Veracruz. Cons 2-70, with three stamps no period after "50" variety, margins mostly large to just shaving frameline at lower left, canceled by two strikes of Cosomaloapan boxed handstamp (Schatzkes 1782) on judicial front to Veracruz, embossed oval Cosomaloapan eagle cachet at left, Very Fine,ex-Larranaga, with 1983 Jaretzky certificate. Scott No. 62, 62a; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE LARGEST KNOWN USAGE OF THE 1869 50C LARGE FIGURE FULL FACE HIDALGO ISSUE. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 1,350.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:28:15 EST
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Sale No: 85
Lot No: 530
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Cat No: 64+61+69
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thick figures, imperf), 100c black on brown, Chihuahua. Cons 21-69, in combination with 1868, 25c blue on pink + 50c black on yellow, Mexico, cons 1-69 on folded letter sheet to Veracruz, all tied by Mexico cds (Schatzkes 821), Very Fine and choice, a lovely 3-color mixed district franking. Scott No. 64+61+69; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:29:01 EST
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1872-80 Hidalgo Portrait & 1882 Juarez
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 531
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Cat No: 82b, 94
Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 12c blue, "LA + F" watermark, Pachuca. Papel Sellado watermark. Cons 33-73, top stamps in block of 4 with normal, full o.g., full margins; some faint creasing, Very Fine, a very scarce se-tenant multiple, with 1980 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 82b, 94; $900 for wmked singles. Scott $900 for wmked singles (Image)
Scott $900 for wmked singles
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:29:23 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 532
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Cat No: 87
Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo perforated, 6c green, Victoria. Papel Sellado watermark. Cons 12-72, without gum, wide margins and bright color, Very Fine and choice, a lovely example of this rare watermark variety. Scott No. 87; $2,500. Scott $2,500 (Image)
Scott $2,500
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:30:27 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 533
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Cat No: 95
Mexico, 1872, Hidalgo imperf, 25c red, Mexico. Unwatermarked. Cons 1-72, tied by Mexico cds on folded letter to Madrid, Spain, endorsed "via Ingleterra" with bold red "8R" due stamp applied upon arrival, reverse with light red receiving cds, Very Fine, a very scarce destination. Scott No. 95; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)
Est. $250-350
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:31:00 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 534
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Cat No: 109
Mexico, 1874, Hidalgo Profile, 25c blue, Mexico. Cons 1-77, showing part captured imprint in right margin, tied by blue Diligencia Generales oval cancel (Schatzkes 830) on 1877 folded letter to Guanajuato, Very Fine, signed J.K. Bash. Scott No. 109; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 130.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:31:14 EST
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Sale No: 85
Lot No: 535
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Cat No: 138
Mexico, 1882, Foreign Mail 2nd Issue (Juarez), 24c violet. Con 383, in combination with 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 2c green, two singles + 10c green, five singles on 1884 registered cover to Modena, Italy, all tied by Veracruz cds's with matching "R" in circle handstamps at edges, N.Y. transit backstamp and registry etiquette on front; light cover edge wear, Very Fine, a rare registered usage and mixed issue franking bearing the Juarez issue. Scott No. 138; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:31:52 EST
Sold For 550
1884 Hidalgo Medallion Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 536
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Cat No: 153b, 153
Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 4c green, diagonal bisect se-tenant in pair. On cover to Monterrey tied by "Franco En V. Muzquis" oval handstamp (33/3), 1888 violet receiving date stamp; most of backflap missing, Very Fine, likely to be a unique se-tenant bisect usage. Scott No. 153b, 153; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
