1856: Oaxaca District 1 r. yellow showing portion of adjoining stamp above, used with 4 r. red on 1857 entire letter to Tehuantepec tied by boxed and dated OAXACA handstamp (May 28) in black. The entire refolded at left for better display, a scarce and attractive high franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2939
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1856: Guadalajara District 4 r. carmine, a vertically bisected example used on 1858 cover to Sayula tied by "Franqueado / Guadalajara" cds (March 28) in black. A fine and attractive cover.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 4595. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2942
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1861: Ixtlahuaca District 8 r. black on red-brown, a fine used example cancelled by large part "FRANCO / IXTLAHUACA" framed handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 592). A rare stamp from this District with just 40 of the 8 reales value consigned. Cert. Mepsi (2021) Follansbee = $ 950 / Scott = $ 250++. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2943
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1866: San Luis Potosi District Maximilian lithographed 25 c. buff (94-1866), sub.consignment 31, large even margins all round, used on 1866 entire letter to Hacienda del Carro tied by "Franco / S. Luis Potosi" cds (Oct 31) in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2944
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1867: 'Gothic' Mexico 4 r. red on yellow, two examples and single 1 r. black on green with diagonal pre-printing paper fold variety, used on entire Negrete correspondence letter to Guadalajara tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamps (April 2) in black. Some cover folds but a scarce and most attractive franking. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2946
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1867: Gothic Mexico, 8 r. green on red-brown, a used example with extremely faint District overprint, large margins all round for this rare stamp, cancelled by Mexico City network handstamp in black. A rare stamp. Cert. Mepsi (2021) Scott = $ 4'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2949
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1872: Merida District 12 c. blue imperforate (27-73), a used example with fine to just touched margins, tied to 1873 entire letter from Campeche to New York by scarce oval framed "PROGRESO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 800) in black with circular "N.Y. STEAMSHIP / 3" arrival (Dec 10) in black. A scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2950
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1872: Campeche District 12 c. blue imperforate (5-73), a used vertical pair with fine to large margins all round, tied to 1873 entire letter to New York by circular "FRANCO / CAMPECHE" datestamp (Aug 6) in black and by circular "N.Y. STEAMSHIP / 3" arrival (Aug 26) in black. A fine and scarce entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2953
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1884: 5 pesos blue, perf. 12, a used example of rich colour, lightly cancelled in black. Scarce, a key stamp. Signed E. Diena Scott = $ 300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2957
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1864/66: Eagle issue covers/entires (10) with 1864 1st period 1 r. ultramarine used from Leon to Guanajuato, 1 r. blue (111-1865) used from Mexico to Ozumbilla, 1 r. bright blue (88-1866) used from Leon; 2 r. orange single frankings with May 1864 1st period 2 r. used from Guanajuato, 1st period 2 r. from Vera Cruz, further covers from Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas; together with off-cover 4 r. green (9) incl. first period usages. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image 5)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 2958
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Cat No: Collection
1856/68: The generally used group with 1856 ½ r. (2), 1 r. with Puebla vertical pair showing large part of design missing at right, 2 r. with fine "Xiquilpan" handstamp and enormous margined single from Vera Cruz and two attractive covers, 4 r. unused and used, faded 8 r. used; 1861 with good range to 8 r. and two covers with 2 r., 1866 50 c. green engraved used, 1868 100 c. brown on brown perf., used example and thick figures 100 c. black on brown imperf. used etc. (35 items).rn. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 1,000.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5312
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1800c.: Colonial front of cover to Guatemala struck with straight line CAMPECHE (Yag & Bash CA3) and, above fancy framed "Franco / Canobas" handstamp in black. Scarce and fine (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5314
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1848 (Feb 20): Entire letter from Los Reyes to Morelia with superb strike of straight line LOS REYES despatch handstamp in black (Yag & Bash ML155 - unillustrated / Schatzkes fig. 986). Exceptional and rare. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 80.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5315
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1862 (April 24): Entire letter from Colima, Mexico to Liverpool mailed during the American Civil War, sent via Agent in New York with fine "FORWARDED BY / FREDK. PROBST & Co. / NEW YORK / 10 June 1862" in blue with date in manuscript. 'N. YORK BR. PKT / 5' cds in black (June 10) and carried by Cunard Steamer 'Europa' from Boston with Liverpool cds (June 22) and '1/-' charge mark in black. An unusual entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5316
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Puebla 1856: ½ r. blue, a used pair in a deep shade on 1858 entire letter to Puebla, cancelled by oval framed "TECAMA / CHALCO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1228). Right hand stamp with Plate Flaw showing coloured line running through 'R' of REAL, just above the manuscript date 'Abril 16'. A fine entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5317
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1856: Monterey District 1 r. yellow, an attractive horizontal pair used on 8 Oct 1857 cover to Monterey tied by bold strike of oval framed FRANCO LINARES despatch handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 881) in black. Scarce. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 120.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5318
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1856: Morelia District 1 r. yellow, a horizontal pair used on 1857 cover to Mexico CIty tied by bold strike of two line FRANCO EN / PAZCUARO handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 962) with manuscrirpt date 'Dic. 15/57' alongside. An attractive cover. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
Sold...CHF 140.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5319
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Chihuahua 1856: 2 r. green, pale shade towards emerald, large margins all round, used on August 2, 1857 entire letter to Parral tied by fine strike of framed ROSALES handstamp (Schatzkes fig 165) in red. Slight peripheral staining to entire but scarce. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5320
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1856: Puebla District 2 r. bright green, a used example showing part of Plate Crack at top (position 17) and diagonal pre-printing paper fold at top right corner, tied to cover to Puebla by framed ACATLAN handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1166), manuscript dated at upper right 'Dic. 9'. Scarce. Signed J.K. Bash, Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5321
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Chihuahua 1856: 2 r. green, a top left corner marginal example showing guidelines, used with marginal ½ r. blue and a further single ½ r. blue (all are exceptional) on March 14, 1857 entire letter from Chihuahua to Parral, tied by CHIHUAHUA handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 136) in red. A fresh and very fine entire.rnProvenance: Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4056. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5324
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Queretaro 1861: ½ r. black on buff, a sheet marginal block of four used on March 7, 1864 entire letter from Apaseo to Mexico City, tied on despatch by oval framed APASEO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 1284) in black, and by transit handstamps of "Franqueado / En Queretaro" in black to prevent possible re-use (fig. 1264). File fold through the multiple but rare and attractive. Cert. Mepsi (1987). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 350.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5325
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1861: Guadalajara District 4 r. black on yellow, a vertically bisected example paying the 2 reales rate, used on 1861 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by oval framed LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 500) well struck in black (July 24). A fresh and fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 190+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5329
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1919: Express Service Messenger, Officina de Hacienda Proofs for 20 c. value, imperforate bi-coloured Trials in unissued colours, each overprinted MUESTRA in black. Scarce and appealing group. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5330
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Incoming Mail 1867: Great Britain 1 s. green, pl. 4, a horizontal pair (Gi. 117) used on 1869 entire letter to Acapulco, Mexico endorsed 'Per R.M.Str.' tied by 'Manchester / 498' duplexes (July 16). Fine oval ENCAMINADA POR / HOURQUET POYLO & CA / PANAMA Forwarding Agent's cachet in blue displaying well on reverse; with British P.O. 'Panama' cds (Aug 9) in black and internal docketing of receipt (Aug 15). Adhesives crossed but light file fold but a scarce West Coast entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
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Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 5331
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1880: Incoming entire letter to Guadalajara franked by USA 1875 Taylor 5 c. blue tied by New York duplex (Nov 18). Endorsed 'per City of Alexandria' with violet cachet at left CORREOS MEXICO / VAPOR CITY OF ALEXANDRIA and reverse with Vera Cruz transit cds (Nov 29) in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Nov-21-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7432
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1856: Tampico District 1 r. yellow, two fine examples used on 1857 cover from Tampico to Bordeaux, tied by circular "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO DE TAMALAUPAIS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1585). Reverse with British P.O. TAMPICO datestamp (May 2) in red, thence via RMSP "Solent" to St. Thomas and "Panama" to Southampton. Struck in London with "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking and charged at double rate with handstruck '16' décimes due mark on arrival File fold at top but a rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7433
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1856: Mexico District 2 r. green, a fine example, touched at base but with portion of adjoining stamp at top, used on 1 April 1857 entire letter from Mexico to Mauzé, France endorsed "voie d'Angleterre" tied by "ADMON GRAL / DE / CORREOS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 817) paying the internal rate. British P.O. VERA CRUZ cds on reverse (April 4) in black and London transit in red (May 2) where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied. Originally rated '8' décimes due on arrival in black (for a single letter under 7½ grams), altered to '12' décimes due possibly erroneously by a clerk believing the adhesive to be American. An unusual, attractive and rare entire. Cert. Mepsi (2021). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
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Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7436
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1861: Mexico District 2 r. black on pink, an attractive horizontal strip of three used on 1864 cover to Paris all tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 821) in black paying the Extraordinario internal rate to Vera Cruz. Carried by French ship with fine "MEXICO" Consular octagonal cachet (April 14) in blue at left (Salles fig. 1361) and carried on the "Floride". Taxed '16' décimes in manuscript for a double rate letter on arrival (May 12). A rare franking of superb appearance. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. RPSL (2001). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 700.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 700
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7438
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1864/66: Mexico District Fifth period Eagle ½ r. grey and 4 r. green (105-1866), used on 19 June 1866 cover from Mexico City to Paris, tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds (June 19) in black. Mailed via American Packet with '38' (cents) credit handstamp in black and reverse with "NEW-YORK / AM. PKT." cds (July 7). Struck on entry with octagonal "ET-UNIS SERV. AM / HAVRE" in red (July 21) and charged '24' décimes handstruck in black to pay equivalent to a triple rate. File fold above the adhesives but an extraordinary and very rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnrnNote: June 19, 1866 - the day the Emperor Maximilian was shot by firing squad at Queretaro.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7440
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1864/66: Mexico District Fifth period Eagle 4 r. green (17-1866), touched to large margins all round, used on 1866 cover from Mexico City (Feb) to the Comtesse de Castelbajac in Paris, France tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (Schatzkes fig. 821), mailed by British ship to London (March) where "GB / 1F. 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Annotated at upper left '21' (grams) and taxed under new rate of 1 Jan 1866 as triple rate letter on arrival with '30' décimes due on delivery (March 3). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7442
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1866/67: Maximilian 13 c. blue, engraved (128-1866), a superb large margined example used on 1867 cover to Paris tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" cds (March 14) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1757A). Carried on Paquebot "France" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.2" well struck (March 16) in black (Salles fig. 1437). Taxed on arrival in Paris (April 21) with handstruck '10' décimes in black. A very rare issue on letters abroad. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7445
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1872: Tampico District 12 c. blue and marginal pair of 25 c. red (40-73), used on 26 June 1873 cover to Bordeaux tied by oval "FRANCO EN / TAMPICO" in black (Schatzkes fig. 1582). Carried by RMSP "Corsica" to St. Thomas and from there by the "Elbe" to London where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Calais entry marking (July 30) and charged at triple rate with '36' décimes charge marking (above 20 grams). Scarce and fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7447
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1872: Merida District 25 c. red, imperforate (27-73), a fine example used on reverse of 1873 opened for display cover to Bordeaux tied by boxed and dated "MERIDA / FEBRERO 25" in black (Schatzkes fig. 785). Carried via New York with circular "NEW YORK / BR. TRANSIT" cds (March 12) in black and London (March 25) where struck with framed "GB / 3F 60c." accountancy applied in black with US '5' cents credit mark at right. Charged '15' décimes due upon receipt (March 26). Slight repair to tear at side of envelope but a most attractive and scarce usage. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 750.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7448
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1872: Covers (2) from the same correspondence to Toulouse, earlier 1873 cover with Queretaro District 25 c. red imperforate (35-73), tied by framed "FRANCO EN / QUERETARO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig.1266) and mailed via Panama and London where framed "GB / 1F 90c." accountancy marking applied, Calais entry marking (June 28) and charged '15' décimes handstruck in black. The second 1874 cover with 25 c. red (35-74) similarly tied, mailed via Vera Cruz and London where framed "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied, Calais entry marking (March 30) and charged '12' décimes handstruck in black. Minor scuffs but an attractive pair. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
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Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7450
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1874/80: Vera Cruz District 10 c. black (50-75), used on 1875 cover to Bordeaux, tied by Vera Cruz cds in black (May 1). Carried by British ship via London where "GB / 1F 60c." accountancy marking applied in black. Calais entry marking (May 31) and charged there in error with handstruck '15' décimes due; this deleted by dotted "AC" lozenge of Calais and replaced by '12' décimes handstamp. An unusual cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 250.00
Sold...CHF 280.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7451
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1874/80: 25 c. blue (Tabasco, 38-76), a used example tied by oval framed "San Juan Bautista" datestamp in blue, used to Bordeaux with fine PORTE DE MAR 10 c. black on reverse, endorsed originally "Por Paquete Ingles" but travelling by French ship with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No. 4" datestamp in red and carried on the "Ville de Bordeaux". Triangular "T" marking on obverse and charged with handstruck '12' décimes due in black with Bordeaux arrival cds on reverse (Dec 14). A fine and very rare entire. Cert. Mepsi (2021). (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image 4)(Image)
Opening CHF 600.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7452
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1874/80: Mexico District 25 c. blue (1-76) used on small envelope to the Poste Restante in Besançon, France tied by small "Franco / Mexico" cds. Carried by American ship to New Orleans (May 25) with transit cds, US credit '35' (cents) and framed SHIP all in blue, New York transit (May 30) in black with circular "T" marking. "ETAT-UNIS / V. ANGL. AMB. CALAIS" in red (June 12) of entry and taxed in manuscript '1f. 05c.' on arrival (June 12), held at Restante until August 31, and marked 'Non Reclamé' in manuscript on reverse. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 140.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7453
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1874/80: Mexico 25 c. blue (5479), used on 1879 entire letter to France endorsed "voie française" tied poorly by Mexico City cds, carried on "Ville de Bordeaux" with octgonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.1" datestamp (Feb 17) in red (Salles fig. 1437), charged due on arrival (March 14) with '12' décimes charge mark in black. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7454
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1874/80: Jalapa District 25 c. blue (33-78), a used example on 20 Aug 1878 cover from Papantla to Bordeaux endorsed "Paquete Frances", tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO EN / PAPANTLA" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 626) in black. Carried via USA with New York cds of transit (Sept 25) and struck with circular "T / CENTIMES 35" in black. Taxed on arrival with handstruck '95' centimes due marking in red with 35 c. credited to USA. A fresh and fine cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7455
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1874/80: Jalapa District 25 c. blue (20-74), a used example on 1875 entire letter from Papantla to Bordeaux tied by fine strike of oval framed "FRANQUEADO EN / PAPANTLA" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 626) in black. Carried by Paquebot "Ville de St-Nazaire" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.4" well struck (Sept 18) in black (Salles fig. 1437). Taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge for single rate. An attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 100.00
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Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7456
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
Porte De Mar 1874/80: Queretaro District 25 c. blue 35-78 used on obverse of 1877 cover to Toulouse tied by oval "FRANCO EN / QUERETARO" handstamp in black with datestamp in green at right (Dec 26) paying the internal fee, reverse franked by Porte De Mar 10 c. black, sheet marginal example, also tied by oval "FRANCO EN / QUERETARO" handstamp paying the Port Fee. Carried via London (Jan 28, 1878) and struck on arrival with '17' décimes charge marking over "T / 1-70" in blue applied in London. The Porte de Mar 10 c. with toning around the edges of the adhesive, but an issue seldom found clearly tied to a cover. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Joseph Schatzkes, Soler y Llach, Barcelona, 20 Nov 2002, lot 523. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7457
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1874/80: Vera Cruz District 25 c. blue (3-78), a used marginal example on 1878 entire letter from Vera Cruz to Bordeaux endorsed "por Ville de Bordeaux" tied by Vera Cruz cds in black. Carried by Paquebot "Ville de Bordeaux" with "MEXIQUE" Consular cachet in black and octagonal "VERA CRUZ / PAQ. FR. B No.2" (same day) in black (Salles fig. 1437) with triangular 'T' mark below and taxed on arrival with handstruck '12' décimes charge for single rate. An attractive entire. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 175.00
Sold...CHF 175.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 175
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7458
Symbol: Cat No: Collection
1879/82: Mexico Juarez 12 c. brown (5483), used on 1883 cover to Paris cancelled by oval "UNION POSTAL INIVERSAL / MEXICO" datestamp in violet (May 16), carried by French Paquebot "Ville de Bordeaux" with octagonal "VERA CRUZ / LIG. B. PAQ. FR. No. 2" datestamp (May 18) in black (Salles fig. 1438). Noted next to adhesive '40' as amount underpaid and further in blue crayon the double rate with '2' in manuscript and marked '80c.' in same hand. Franked on arrival with Postage Due 1859/78 lithographed 60 c. blue imperforate with good margins overlapped by 1882 20 c. black tied by saw-tooth triangular handstamp. A beautiful, rare and extraordinary cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Isaac Backal.rnIllustrated in Schimmer & Heath "Mexican Maritime Mail" on page 352. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,600.00
Closed..Nov-23-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 4600
Sale No: 274
Lot No: 7459
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1898: Stampless cover from the French Conulate in Tampico to Chalons sur Saône, France handstamped "Ministre des / Affaires Etrangères" in black. Carried by diplomatic bag and struck with Paris cds (June 11) in transit. Reverse with arrival cds and taxed there with 1893 Postage Due 15 c. green (Maury T30) neatly tied by St. Marcel cds (June 12). Scarce.rn. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
