Mazatlan 1851: Spectacular registered entire letter to Francisco Iturbe in Mexico City endorsed "Certificado" and struck on despatch with framed manuscript filled "CERTIFICACION AL PTO DE MAZATLAN / Salio en 10 Noviembre de 1851" in black (Yag & Bash MZ5), with corners of cover showing Eagle cachet denoting the registration and wreathed "FRANCO" in red (Y&B MZ6A). Transits of framed "ROSARIO" and dated "NOBRE 11" in red (Y&B MZ16, date handstamp unlisted) and boxed and dated "GUADALAJARA / NOVIEMBRE 21" in black (Y&B GD13). Docketing on reverse: "Por Francaturas - 6 / Por Certificaciones - 16 = 22". An outstanding registered entire of great rarity and visual appeal. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,800.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 98
Symbol:
Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. pale blue, a horizontal pair in a delicate shade, large margins all round and showing the marginal rule at right, diagonal plate scratch below the right hand stamp, cancelled by NIEVES straight line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1894). One or two ironed bends but a charming pair. Signed W.E. Shelton. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 130.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 99
Symbol:
Zacatecas 1856: ½ r. deep blue, a horizontal strip of four in a deep shade, used on 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by boxed and dated AGUASCALIENTES handstamp (March 31) in black (Schatzkes fig. 11A). A most attractive and scarce cover. Signed A. Diena, Lee Josling, Köhler, Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 310.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 100
Symbol:
Temascaltepec 1856: 1 r. yellow, a used example with good margins and colour, District name reading up at left, cancelled by part strike of straight line TEJU(PILCO) handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1613). An extraordinarily rare District - just 3'520 stamps of the first issue 1 real were consigned over five years to the Temascaltepec District and sub-consigned usages should be considered as rarities. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (1973). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 101
Symbol:
Pachuca 1856: 2 r. pale green, two used examples with good margins all round, each with District name in red, one cancelled by oval framed FRANCO / EN ACTOPAN in black and the second example cancelled by framed ML DEL / CHICO handstamp in red (Schatzkes figs. 1123 and 1129). Scarce and fine. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 102
Symbol:
Tixtla Guerrero 1856: 2 r. green, a used example with good margins all round, District overprint reading down at left, cancelled by "Franco / Mexico" cds in black. A scarce and elusive District. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 103
Symbol:
Tlalpujahua 1856: 2 r. green, a fine used example with large margins all round and showing portions of adjoining stamp at top, used on small piece cancelled by complete FRANCO EN / TLALPUJAHUA handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1649). A scarce District with just 4'520 of the 2 real invoiced during the first issue. Signed J.K. Bash, Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 100.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 100
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 107
Symbol:
Queretaro 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a horizontal strip of three of fine colour with large margins all round, used on small piece cancelled by Mexico City grid cancels (either used out of District or cancelled upon arrival) in black (Schatzkes fig. 827). An attractive and scarce multiple. Cert. Mepsi (1998) Scott = $ 200+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 108
Symbol:
Vera Cruz 1864/66: Eagle 1 r. blue, fourth period Inv. 94-1865, a used example crossed by file fold on 14 August 1865 entire letter from Vera Cruz to New York endorsed "pr. Vera Cruz" steamer at top, tied by "Franqueado / Vera Cruz" cds in black. Handstamped "10" (cents) due marking of arrival on obverse and internal notation of receipt (Aug 28). A scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 109
Symbol:
Tampico 1864/66: 1 r. ultramarine, third period Inv. 194-1864 (1'500 stamps consigned), a used horizontal strip of four in a pale shade, large margins all round, neatly cancelled by CORREOS / TAMPICO circular datestamps (Jan 2, 1865) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1581). A fine and most attractive multiple.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3399. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 111
Symbol:
Queretaro 1868: Thick figures 50 c. blue on pale pink, perf. Inv. 12-68, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the 25 c., a used example lightly cancelled at Queretaro in black; with normal 25 c. unused example for comparison. A very rare and elusive stamp. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. B. Behr (1995) Scott = $ 1'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 500.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 112
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Queretaro 1872: 100 c. grey-lilac, imperforate, Invoice 35-72, a horizontal pair and a horizontal strip of three used on piece, cancelled by two strikes of pearled oval "FRANCO / EN SALAMANCA" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330). Minor pre-application thin on one stamp but a remarkable sub-consigned multiple usage of the top value. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 250++.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, Robson Lowe, London, 7 April 1964, lot 319; Corinphila sale 70, Zurich, 26-31 March 1984, lot 3554. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 115
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1856/61: The used classic selection incl. multiples with ½ r. blue with rare used block of four used in Guanajuato, ½ r. sheet marginal pair on piece cancelled on the Diligencias, stunning ½ r. marginal pair used in Vera Cruz, two further ½ r. pairs and five single examples with one cancelled in red; 1 r. yellow with single examples (12) incl. cancellations in blue (Tlacotalpan), and in red (2), 1 r. pairs (5) with superb complete "San Juan de Lagos" in black and Tepec cancel in red; 2 r. green used (18) with five showing complete cancels on piece incl. "Encarnacion" and "La Piedad" usages, 4 r. red single examples (6) and covers (2) with vertically bisected examples, 1861 ½ r. black on buff with singles (2), a pair, a block of four used in SLP on piece and a cover, 1 r. black on green with singles (3) and pairs (4), 2 r. grey-black singles (9), 4 r. red on yellow (3), 4 r. black on yellow (6), 8 r. black on red-brown used (4), 1867 gothic 4 r. rose etc. A fine and most appealing lot (93 items). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image 8)(Image 9)(Image 10)(Image 11)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 116
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1856/1903: Collection in mainly used condition, containing a fine range of the 'Hidalgo' and subsequent issues, including eight entires and some varieties, including two stamps with a 'Pli accordeon' pre print paper fold, and some postmark and district overprint interest. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image 6)(Image 7)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 117
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1864/66: The small range (12) with used examples incl. ½ r. (2, one Inv. 162-1865 to Mexico with 200 sent only), 1 r. ultramarine from 1st. period used in Moctezuma, 2 r. orange (3, two are sub-consigned), 4 r. green (3, two from Vera Cruz from Inv. 6-1866 and 38-1866) and 8 r. red (3, from Mexico City Inv. 219-1864, two from Vera Cruz Inv. 171-1865 and 6-1866), generally very fine, a scarce group Scott = $ 500+. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Jun-04-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6657
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Colima 1856: ½ r. blue, a horizontal strip of four, large margins all round, used on January 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "CORREOS / COLIMA" datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 179) in black. One or two age spots do not detract from a most attractive cover. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Joseph Schàtzkes, Afinsa,20 Nov 2002, lot 21. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6658
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Puebla 1856: ½ r. blue, a single franking from the first rate period, tied to 16 Oct 1856 cover to Puebla by framed "TEHUACAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1235) in black. A rare early usage and very fine. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S.", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 23 March 1994, lot 1.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 600.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6659
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Guanajuato 1856: 2 r. green, a vertically bisected example, left half, used as 1 real on 5 February 1858 entire letter to Leon, tied by oval "CORREOS / GUANAJUATO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 472). Rare and fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (1993) Scott = $ 600.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 69. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6660
Symbol:
Vera Cruz 1856: 2 r. myrtle-green, a large margined used example in a most unusual shade, on 1857 cover to Puebla tied by oval framed "VERA CRUZ" datestamp (Nov 3) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1744).rnrnProvenance: Köhler, Wiesbaden, Oct 1996, lot 6199. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
Sold...CHF 90.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 90
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6661
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Zacatecas 1856: 2 r. green, a vertically bisected example, left half, used as 1 real on 1858 cover to Zacatecas, tied by boxed & dated "FRESNILLO / JULIO 15" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1867). Rare and fine cover. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 600.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 70. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6665
Symbol:
Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. carmine, a used example, vertically bisected (right half, huge margins on the three sides) used as 2 real on circa 1858 cover to Durango, tied by straight line "SOMBRERETE" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1912). Soem wrinkles but a scarce cover. Signed J.K. Bash, Goebel Scott = $ 250.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6666
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. carmine, a used example, vertically bisected (left half) used as 2 real on 1858 cover to Zacatecas, tied by boxed & dated "NIEVES / JUNIO 4" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1896). A fresh and fine cover. Signed Goebel Scott = $ 250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Calvert Stier. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 260.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6669
Symbol:
Queretaro 1861: 1 r. black on green, a used horizontal strip of three on 1861 cover to Mexico City, tied by circular negative "CORREOS / EAGLE / QUERETARO" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 1271) with boxed & dated "ZACATECAS / AGOSTO 29" datestamp below. A fine and unusual usage. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, Zurich, Oct 1998, lot 3529. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6670
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Colima 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a sheet marginal example vertically bisected to pay the 2 reales rate, neatly tied to May 1861 cover to Mexico City by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / COLIMA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 178). Scarce and most attractive cover. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 190+.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S.", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 130.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 160.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6671
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Monterrey 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a large margined example horizontally bisected to pay the 2 reales rate, neatly tied to 1861 cover to San Luis Potosi by boxed & dated "MONTERREY / OCTUBRE 27" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 860). One flap missing - as with all ex Chapman covers, an exceptionally attractive and rare usage from this District. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 190+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Samuel Chapman with his notations on reverse.rn Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3287.rn Collection "R.H.S.", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 126. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6674
Symbol:
Puebla 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a vertically bisected example (left half), used to pay 2 reales rate on 1861 cover to Mexico City, tied by "PUEBLA / SEPTIEMBRE 30" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1153). Some slight wrinkles not affecting the stamp area, a rare usage. Cert. Mepsi (1993) Scott = $ 950. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6675
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Queretaro 1861: 4 r. dull rose on yellow, a vertically bisected example, right half, used to pay the 2 reales rate on 1863 entire letter written from Irapuato (Guanajuato) to Victoria, mailed from Salamanca and tied by dotted oval "FRANCO / EN SALAMCA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1330). A fresh and fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 950.rnrnProvenance: Collection "R.H.S.", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 22 March 1994, lot 137.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6676
Symbol:
Durango 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example (lower left corner) used to pay the 2 reales rate, neatly tied to 1861 cover to Mazatlan by boxed & dated "DURANGO / DICEMEBRE 21" datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 234). A scarce usage. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6677
Symbol:
Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used as 2 real on 10 Oct 1861 cover to San Luis Potosi, tied by oval framed "FRANCO EN / YRAPUATO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 496). A scarce cover. Signed J.K. Bash Scott = $ 250.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 150.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6678
Symbol:
Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used as 2 real on 11 September 1861 entire letter to Guadalajara, tied by fine oval frame "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 500). A scarce and most attractive cover. Signed Brun, Calves, Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 280
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6680
Symbol:
Durango 1864: Eagle 1 r. blue, Inv. 156-1864, a horizontal pair used on 1864 cover to Mazatlan cancelled by date in manuscrirpt "Dbre 20-64" and "FRANCO" and "PAPASQUIARO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes figs. 280 and 281). A fine and attractive cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 160.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6681
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Durango 1864: Eagle 4 r. green, a vertically bisected example with part District name but without Invoice number, used as 2 real on circa 1865 cover to Durango, tied by framed "FRANQUEADO EN / SN. JUAN DEL RIO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 267). A fine and rare usage. Signed Calves. Cert. E. Diena (2003) Scott = $ 700.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Joseph Schàtzkes, Afinsa, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 291. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6682
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Zacatecas 1864/65: Eagle 4 r. green, Inv -1865, sun-consignment 56, a horizontally bisected example used on 6 December 1865 entire letter from San Miguel de Mezquital to Durango tied by two line "FRANCO S. MIGL / DEL MESQUITL" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1890A). A fine and very rare entire. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 700.rnrnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3418. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 650.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6683
Symbol:
Guanajuato 1866: Maximilian engraved 25 c. orange-brown (112-866), a fine used example on 1866 cover to Guadalajara tied by "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" cds (Dec 5) in black (Schatzkes 477). Signed Todd AIEP.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 140
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6686
Symbol:
Puebla 1868: 25 c. blue on pink, thick figures, imperforate, overprinted '4-71' and 'Puebla' in black, the Postal Forgery, two examples used on 29 December 1871 entire letter from the Mendoza Cortina correspondence to Madrid,. Spain tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds's in black. Reverse with London transit cds (Jan 27, 1872) in red and charged "4R" due upon delivery. An exceptional usage off the Postal Forgery to an overseas address, a very rare and attractive franking. Cert. Jaretzky (2005). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6687
Symbol:
Durango 1868: Thick Figures 50 c. black on yellow, imperforate, no period after '50', a vertically bisected example used on cover to Mapimi to pay the 25 centavos rate, neatly tied by "FRANCO / CUENCAME" circular handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 250) in black. The adhesive just touched by file fold but an exceptional and scarce usage. Cert. Mepsi (1994) Scott = $ 1'000+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 460.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 460
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6688
Symbol:
Vera Cruz 1868: Thick Figures 50 c. black on yellow, imperforate, a diagonally bisected example used to pay the 25 cxentavos rate to Vera Cruz, tied by framed "MINIATITLAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1790) with manuscript "Enero 8, 871" date alongside. Slightly discoloured but a rare usage. Signed J.K. Bash. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 1'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Jun-02-2023, 12:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 298
Lot No: 6689
Symbol:
Mexico City 1868: Thick Figures 50 c. black on yellow (1-70), perf., a used example on 1870 entire letter to France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds (June 11), with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No. 2" datestamp (Jue 13) alongside (Salles fig. 1437) and carried on the "Guadeloupe" to St. Nazaire, with Albas arrival on reverse (July 8) and charged '10' décimes in black. A scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
