1870 (June 1): Double rate cover from Vera Cruz to Genova sent unpaid, struck on despatch with FRANCO / VERA CRUZ cds in black, thence via London with red transit cds and struck with 'GB / 1F 60c.' Accountancy marking, Calais (June 30) and framed 'F.* 56' Convention marking in black (Van der Linden fig. 1196) applied in Paris. Charged with '20' decimi handstamp and 1870 Postage Due 2 l. applied and tied in Genova (July 2). An attractive cover. Signed A. Diena, Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2190
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1875: Porte De Mar 2 c. - 100 c., as 1880s Spiro forgeries, six different full sheets of 25 stamps each, with various 'postmarks'. (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 2191
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The figures quoted regarding known examples of the Guadalajara lots, follow an as yet unpublished study of these stamps being prepared by eminent philatelists in the field. Publication of this census will be forthcoming, hopefully within the next eighteen months.rnrnGuadalajara 1867: 'MEDIO' (½) r. handstamped in black, first printing on white medium wove paper, an unused example with huge margins all round and large part original gum, ex the famous strip of three of which this was formerly the third stamp thereof, unobtrusive diagonal bend not affecting the frontal appearance, an exquisite stamp in the foremost quality for this rare Provisional. Photocopy of cert. Mepsi (2004) Scott = $ 350.rnNote: Besides the famous block of 20, there are just seven recorded unused examples of this stamp. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2192
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Guadalajara 1867: 1 r. handstamped in black, first printing on grey-blue medium wove paper overlapped on 2nd Printing 2 r. black on green (no stop after reales) imperceptibly touched at top on 1867 cover to Leon tied by oval framed CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (March 21) in black with information strike at left (Schatzkes fig. 295). File folds well away from the adhesives, a fine and rare cover, one of just four letters recorded with the first printing 1 real. Cert. Mepsi (1997). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2193
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Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, first printing on dark green medium wove paper, a used example with touched to close margins all round, tied to 1867 entire letter from Guadalajara to Silao by 'Wreath' handstamp with CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (Feb 7) alongside (Schatzkes figs. 298 and 295) in black. An attractive and scarce entire. Cert. Mepsi (1997). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 250
Lot No: 2194
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, an unused example with good margins all round, vertical crease at right and closed tear at left but not unattractive, a scarce stamp , with just three unused examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1997) Scott = $ 250.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2195
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, a used horizontal pair, close but clear margins all round, tied to small piece by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (May 3) in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). An extremely rare stamp in a multiple, just one cover exists with two examples used with a further 1 real, otherwise a unique usage. Signed Gilbert/Paris. Cert. Mepsi (2006) Scott = $ 600+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2196
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, tied to 1867 entire letter from Guadalajara to Leon by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp (March 9) in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). Somewhat weak folds to letter and scarce entire with less than ten examples recorded on cover. Cert. Mepsi (2002). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2197
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on white medium wove paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round overlapped by 3rd. Printing 1 r. black on blue thin quadrille paper, tied to September 1867 cover from Zapotlan to Guadalajara tied by circular "FRANCO / EN C. GUZMAN" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 342). Some file folds but a very scarce mixed issue franking: the 4 r. is a rarity on letter. Cert. Mepsi (2002). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2198
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Guadalajara 1867: 1 peso, handstamped in black, first printing on lilac medium wove paper, an unused example with large margins all round, fresh and very fine. A rare stamp, with less than ten examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2002) Scott = $ 250. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2199
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, first printing on rose medium wove paper, Serrate perforated all round, used on small piece cancelled by small part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). An exceedingly scarce stamp, just 5 usedexamples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 350. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2201
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Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, 2nd printing on green thin quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example showing some slight doubling to the "2 reales" and FRANCO on the impression, tied to 3 June 1867 cover from Guadalajara to San Luis Potosi fancy "8" mute scrolled handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). A most unusual adhesive on an attractive entire. Cert. Mepsi (2001). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2202
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Guadalajara 1867: 2 r. handstamped in black, 2nd printing on green thin quadrille paper, variety "Serrate Perforation Doubled", a used example on slightly trimmed 1867 cover to Zapotlan with 3rd Printing 1 r. black on blue thin oblong quadrille paper, tied by oval CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295). A scarce combination usage (just 5 covers recorded with two different serrate perforated stamps) and especially rare with the perforation variety. Cert. Mepsi (2006). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2204
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin wove paper, an unused example with ample to huge margins on three sides, typical wrinkles, large part og. A truly exceptional of an extremely rare stamp with just four examples recorded. . Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2205
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black (with period), 3rd printing on dull blue thin wove paper, a used example with ample margins all round and just grazed at base, used on 12 April 1868 entire letter from Guadalajara to Colima tied by fancy "8" mute scrolled handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). Kunhardt sender's cachet in green at left with internal docketing of receipt (April 14). It is believed that just three examples are known used on cover, a fine and extremely rare entire. Cert. Mepsi (2009) Scott = $ 1'000 off cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2206
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on thin white quadrille paper, an unused example with enormous margins all round, an exceptional impression with possible printer's guideline at base, fresh and fine, unused without gum. Rare, just 6 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2018) Scott = $ 200. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2207
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Guadalajara 1867: 1 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on lilac thin quadrille paper, a used example with large margins all round, neatly cancelled by fancy "8" mute scrolled handstamp of Guadalajara in black (Schatzkes fig. 300). Just 3 used examples recorded. Superb. Cert. Mepsi (2018). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2208
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Guadalajara 1867: 1 peso handstamped in black, 3rd printing on lilac thin quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with good perforations all round, minute thin spot, cancelled by part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295); of fine appearance for this rarity with just two examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2007) Scott = $ 750.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2209
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin laid batonnê paper, Serrate perforated, a used example, slight closed tear on "N" of "EN" not affecting the wonderful appearance, lightly cancelled by part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295); a very rare stamp with just 4 used examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1995) Scott = $ 425. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 2210
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Guadalajara 1867: 4 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin oblong quadrille paper, a used example with good margins all round but just touched at left, lightly cancelled by part Guadalajara 'Wreath' handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 298); a very scarce stamp with just 6 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (1997) Scott = $ 600. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2211
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Guadalajara 1867: 1 r. handstamped in black, 3rd printing on blue thin oblong quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with three blunted perforations, lightly cancelled by small part CORREOS / GUADALAJARA oval datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 295); a very scarce stamp with just 5 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Scott = $ 300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2212
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Guadalajara 1868: 2 r. handstamped in black, 4th printing on lilac wove thin paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with superb perforations all round, unobtrusive hinge thin, lightly cancelled by part FRANQUEADO / GUADALAJARA oval datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 296) - a scarce usage on this issue. Just 6 used examples are recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2018). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2213
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Guadalajara 1868: 2 r. handstamped in black, 4th printing on lilac thin quadrille paper, Serrate perforated, a used example with three blunted perforations, lightly cancelled by part FRANQUEADO / GUADALAJARA oval datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 296); despite minor imperfections an attractive example of a very scarce stamp with just 5 examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2019) Scott = $ 300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2214
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Guadalajara 1868: 2 r. handstamped in black, 4th printing on rose thin laid paper, Serrate perforated with additional outer frame line under first "A" on "Guadalajara", an unused example with excellent perforations for the issue, slight hinge thin not mentioned on certificate, fresh and very fine, unused without gum. Extremely rare: just two unused examples recorded. Cert. Mepsi (2008) Scott = $ 475. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 2215
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Cat No: Collection
Guadalajara 1867/68: The collection with 36 items including 1867 1st Printing 2 r. on green used and 2 r. on white used, 2nd Printing 2 r. on quadrille used (2) and serrate perf used, 3rd Printing with a fine range of unused and used examples including a fine selection on thin laid batonnê paper with one used at Cuidad Guzman, all items illustrated on the internet with viewing recommended. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
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Lot No: 5608
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1830 (Jan 28): Entire letter from Mexico City to Belfast, Ireland endorsed 'per H.M.B. Mutine' with large wax seal on reverse and superb strike of "MEXICO" fleuron applied in Falmouth in bright green and arrival datestamp (April 19) in red. Rated '3/6d.' due on receipt in manuscript. A wonderful strike of a very scarce handstamp. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
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Lot No: 5609
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1844 (Sept 27): Entire letter from Tampico by ship to Vera Cruz, mailed at the Mexican P.O. with circular 'Franco / Santa Ana de Tamalaupais' cds (Schatzkes fig. 1585) and '1' (real) charge mark in blue on reverse, prepaid '1/-' in red manuscript and struck with superb "♚ / PAID / AT / TAMPICO" in red and equally superb double arc TAMPICO cds in red on reverse. A delightful and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 1'800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5610
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1870 (Feb 27): Great Britain 4 d. vermilion pl. 11, a horizontal strip of three used on 1870 cover from Tampico to Lugano, Switzerland tied by two bold strikes of "C63" obliterator with double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. below (Feb 27) at left. 'London / Paid' transit (March 28) and circular 'PD' applied in red, thence via Calais and Paris with further datestamps of 'Basel-Olten', Curio and Lugano (March 31) on reverse. An unusual usage placed directly on board the British ship to Vera Cruz and avoiding the Mexican internal fee. Illustrated in 'Mexican Maritime Mail' by Karl Schimmer and John Heath on page 127. Minor faults but a remarkable and attractive cover.rnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 7 Nov 1990, lot 5090. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Lot No: 5611
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1872 (Feb 27): Entire letter from Tampico to Guanajuato endorsed 'p. Paquete ingles a Vera Cruz', franked by combination of Mexico 1868 imperforate 25 c. blue on pink (39-71) tied by oval FRANCO EN / TAMPICO oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582) and Great Britain 1864 1 d. red pl. 147, two singles and a pair, tied by two strikes of the "C63" obliterator in black for the additional cost of the voyage by sea to Vera Cruz. Double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. adjacent (Feb 27) in black. Docketed internally as received (March 8). A fine and rare combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP.rnReference: Illustrated in: „Combination Mail of British P.O. Abroad“, page 28, by Geoff Kellow (1994)rnProvenance: Collection McGowan, RL, London, 25 Jan 1950, lot 88; Collection Robert Kempster, Harmers, London, 9 March 1989, lot 2435; Collection Dr. Paul Kornan, Harmers, New York, 27 Sept 1994, lot 112.rnrn (Image 1)(Image)
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Lot No: 5612
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1872 (Oct 27): Cover from Tampico to Vera Cruz franked by combination of Mexico 1872 imperforate 12 c. blue (40-72) tied by oval FRANCO EN / TAMPICO oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582) and Great Britain 1865 4 d. vermilion p. 8, tied by fine strike of the "C63" obliterator in black for the additional cost of the voyage by sea to Vera Cruz. Double arc "Tampico" cds of British P.O. below (Oct 28) in black. Docketed internally as received (Nov 2). A fine and rare combination usage. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image)
