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Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 85

Worldwide Stamps and Covers
Mexico

1884 Hidalgo Medallion Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 542
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Cat No: 156

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image Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 10c green, two singles. On a compound 10c+10c+5c "Mexico" overprint postal registered front to Orizava bearing the rare red "C" first UPU registration label, with "Mexico, Abr 15, 1884" date stamps and next day receiving date stamp, Very Fine, the custom of cutting the front as proof of delivery and signing on the back had been discontinued by 1884 yet this registered front was used that way.
Scott No. 156; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:38:23 EST
Sold For 475

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 543
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Cat No: 157a

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image Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 12c green, imperf between. Block of 4, o.g., rich color, Fine, this error is known mainly from a few unused pairs, this block may be unique.
Scott No. 157a; $500 for pairs. Scott $500 for pairs
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Scott $500 for pairs

Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:38:40 EST
Sold For 250

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 544
Symbol:
Cat No: 157a

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image Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 12c green, imperf between. Vertical pair, tied on piece by San Miquel oval handstamp, Very Fine, this error is known mainly from a few unused pairs, this used one may be unique.
Scott No. 157a; $350; Estimate $150 - 200. Scott $350
Est. $150-200 (Image)

Scott $350
Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:39:21 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 545
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Cat No: 159+169+171

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image Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 25c green. In combination with 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 5c blue + 10c red orange on 1886 registered cover to Hamburg, Germany, all tied by Veracruz cds with matching R in circle handstamps at edges, registry etiquette and reverse with Mexico transit and receiving date stamps, Very Fine.
Scott No. 159+169+171; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:39:43 EST
Sold For 260

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 546
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Cat No: 161+167+169+172

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image Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 1p blue. In combination with 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 5c blue + 3c red orange & 12c brown on 1886 registered cover to Paris, France, all tied by segmented cork handstamps, violet "Via El Paso Y New York" routing handstamp and Mexico & N.Y. registry etiquettes, reverse with Mexico origin and N.Y. transit postmarks, Very Fine, less than 20 covers are known using the 1 peso stamp.
Scott No. 161+167+169+172; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:40:00 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 547
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Cat No: 161a, 161d

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image Mexico, 1884, Hidalgo Medallion, 1p blue, imperf varieties. Two horizontal pairs, one imperforate cancelled in Ojuelos and the other mint o.g. imperf between vertically, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott No. 161a, 161d; $500. Scott $500
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Scott $500

Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:40:17 EST
Sold For 230

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 548
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Cat No: 167

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image Mexico, 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 3c orange brown. Tied by 1887 Jalapa oval date stamp on cover to Tecamachalco, with large official circular eagle cachet handstamp of Veracruz, Puebla backstamp, Very Fine, solo usages of this stamp are very rare.
Scott No. 167; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:40:39 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 549
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Cat No: 167b

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image Mexico, 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 3c orange brown, imperf between. Horizontal pair, grid cancels; thin affecting right stamp, F.-V.F. appearance.
Scott No. 167b; $300. Scott $300
(Image)

Scott $300

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:41:03 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 550
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Cat No: 167b

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image Mexico, 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 3c orange brown, imperf between. Horizontal strip of 3, full o.g., choice centering; small tear at top right between stamps and wrinkle affecting right stamp, otherwise Very Fine, rare and unlisted in Scott in mint condition.
Scott No. 167b; $300 for used pair. Scott $300 for used pair
(Image)

Scott $300 for used pair

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:41:18 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 551
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Cat No: 168 var., 168

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image Mexico, 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 4c red orange, diagonal bisect. In combination with 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 4c red orange, horizontal pair on cover front to Monterey, tied by oval handstamps of San Antonio Coyomeapam, Puebla; lower right front repair and crease in left stamp in pair, F.-V.F.
Scott No. 168 var., 168; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:42:51 EST
Sold For 1100

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 552
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Cat No: 173

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image Mexico, 1885, Hidalgo Medallion, 25c greenish blue. In combination with 1887, Numeral, 3c scarlet + Colima Provisional 1c surcharges on 2c carmine, perf 12 + 2c carmine, perf 6 + 2c carmine, ruled lines, four singles (184+175 var+191 var+202 var) on registered cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, all tied by blue pinwheel handstamps, red 1888 Colima oval handstamp and matching registry handstamp, with additional Piedras Negras registry handstamp, Very Fine, an interesting foreign usage of the unauthorized Colima Provisional surcharge on three different 2¢ issues, signed J Bash, with 1977 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 173; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:43:47 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 553
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Cat No: Collection

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image Mexico, 1884-1885, 4c//1p Hidalgo Medallion Issues, Perfins. 10 stamps; 7 stamps of different values (including the rare 50c and 1 peso) with the "B" perfin (Bartning Hnos) and 3 stamps of different values with the "M" perfin (Melcher's and Co), both from Mazatlán, F.-V.F., very difficult to assemble.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:44:31 EST
Sold For 160


1886-87 Numeral Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 554
Symbol:
Cat No: 165P//229P

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image Mexico, 1886-87, 1c-25c Numeral issues, cut-to-shape proofs. Set of 15 proofs on India cut-to-shape and mounted on brown card with gold bordered frames, each with security punch hole, includes 1c, 2c & 5c in U.P.U. colors, the 1887 scarlet colors 3c-25c, 5p & 10p high value and the unissued 50c, 1p & 2p values, Very Fine, this set is believed to be unique, probably issued for high postal authorities.
Scott No. 165P//229P; Estimate $2,500 - 3,500. Est. $2,500-3,500 (Image)

Est. $2,500-3,500

Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:45:24 EST
Sold For 3250

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 555
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Cat No: 181

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image Mexico, 1886, Numeral unwatermarked, 12c lilac, perf 12, horizontal pair. On 1884 registered cover to Russia, Mexico & New York etiquettes and appropriate transit backstamps; cover edge wear and file fold, F.-V.F., a very rare destination.
Scott No. 181; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 100.00
Sold...US$ 100.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:45:37 EST
Sold For 100

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 556
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Cat No: 181

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image Mexico, 1886, Numeral unwatermarked, 12c lilac, perf 12, horizontal pair. In combination with 1890, 1c green + 10c vermilion (212+218) on 1892 registered cover to London, England, all tied by Mexico cds with Mexico and N.Y. "City" registry etiquettes, Very Fine.
Scott No. 181; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:45:49 EST
Sold For 150

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 557
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Cat No: 182P, 182TC

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image Mexico, 1886, Numeral, 20c proofs, perf 12. Two on stamp paper; one in issued lilac color (no gum, small thin), other in blue with o.g., well centered, Very Fine, both are believed to be unique, each with 2005 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott No. 182P, 182TC; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:47:01 EST
Sold For 500

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 558
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Cat No: 184+174

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image Mexico, 1887, Numeral unwatermarked, 3c scarlet, perf 12. In combination with 1886, Numeral unwatermarked, 1c yellow green, perf 12, pair on reverse of cover from Toluca to London England, paying the rare 5c subsidized rate as the correct rate to Europe was 10c and there is no sign of postage due, appropriate transit backstamps; cover opened at sides for display, Very Fine, underpaid covers are very seldom found.
Scott No. 184+174; Estimate $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:47:16 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 85
Lot No: 559
Symbol:
Cat No: 186a, 214b

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image Mexico, 1887-90, Numeral issues, imperf between. Two horizontal pairs, 1887, 6c red unused (o.g.) and 1890, 3c vermilion canceled in Encarnacion de Diaz, Very Fine.
Scott No. 186a, 214b; Estimate $250 - 350. Est. $250-350 (Image)

Est. $250-350

Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:48:59 EST
Sold For 1050


1890 Numeral Issue
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 560
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Cat No: 212+213+216

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image Mexico, 1890, Numeral, 1c green. In combination with 1890, Numeral, 2c carmine, two singles + 5c blue, combined with New Zealand ½d + 2d pairs on the famous McKellar cover which was the subject of an extended article in the Collector's Club magazine, this cover originated in New Zealand and was addressed to Muzquiz, Mexico, on arrival it was added the 5c stamp and forwarded to Las Vegas, the family had then returned to Muzquiz so the cover was sent back a second time, by the time it arrived back in Muzquiz the family had moved to Pasadena so it was added another 5c (1c & 2c) and finally sent to the U.S.; opened at sides for display, F.-V.F., a unique franking.
Scott No. 212+213+216; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Opening US$ 350.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:49:15 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 85
Lot No: 561
Symbol:
Cat No: 212+222-223+225

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image Mexico, 1890, Numeral, 1c green. In combination with 1892, Numeral, 3c + 4c + 10c orange issues on 1893 G.B. registered postcard mixed with Mauritius stamps, sent originally from London to Mauritius on July 1893, then sent back to London with added Mauritius stamps, then traveled privately to Mexico, where it was then mailed to San Albans, GB in January 1895, Very Fine, a unique combination.
Scott No. 212+222-223+225; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Opening US$ 170.00


Closed..Apr-25-2019, 18:49:26 EST
Sold For 0

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