Mexico continued...
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Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1279 |
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 Guadalajara 1856: 2 r. yellow-green, a used example on 1858 entire letter from Chimaltitan
to Tlaltenango, carried some 5 miles to the nearest Post Office and cancelled by extremely scarce "FRANCO EN / BOLANOS" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 329) in black. Some wear to the entire but a rare usage.rnrn (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1280 |
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 Guanajuato 1856: 2 r. pale yellow-green, a used example with large margins all round and
showing vertical sheet margrinal rule at left, tied to 1857 entire letter to Mexico City by circular dotted handstamp and by "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" oval datestamp (Jan. 21) in black (Schatzkes figs. 501, 500). A scarce and attractive entire. Signed
Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1281 |
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 Queretaro 1856: 2 r. yellow-green, a used example applied slightly off the edge of 29 March
1857 entire letter from Celaya addressed to Manuel Doblado, Governor of the District of Guanajuato, tied by manuscript pen strokes in ink. Unrecorded thus from Celaya. Scarce. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1282 |
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 Toluca 1856: 2 r. yellow-green, a fine used example on 8 July 1857 Official entire letter to
Tula tied by boxed & dated "TOLUCA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1667) with Eagle Official cachet "Gobierno Mexico" at right. A charming usage. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1283 |
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 Zacatecas 1856: 2 r. dull green, a fine example used on 1857 cover to Guadalajara tied by
boxed & dated "ZACATECAS" despatch (April 11) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1851), with the Zacatecas District name applied over the initial despatch cancellation. An unusual usage. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1284 |
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 Victoria 1856: 2 r. pale yellow-green, a superb used example with large margins all round,
used on 1857 entire letter from Tula to San Luis Potosi tied by framed "TULA DE / TAMAULIPAS" handstamp in red (Schatzkes fig. 1839) with manuscript date at left "Julio 9" and, unusually "11" written in top margin of stamp, probably the actual day of
sending. A magnificent and rare entire from a very scarce District. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1285 |
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 Lagos: 2 r. blue-green, a vertically bisected example used on entire letter dated Nov. 22
1857 from San Juan to Lagos, tied by oval framed "CORREOS / S. JUAN DE LOS LAGOS" oval handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 675) in black. File fold well above adhesive, a fine and scarce entire. Cert. E. Diena (1986) Scott = $ 600. Provenance: Collection
Albert Quast, Harmers, Dec 1968, lot 165. Collection Peter Broennimann, Corinphila sale 192, 18 Nov 2014, lot 4064.rn (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1286 |
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 Mexico City 1856: 2 r. yellow-green and 4 r. red, the latter stamp with large even margins,
used on 1860 double rate (½ to ¾ ounce) cover from Mexico City to Vera Cruz endorsed "pr. Extraordinario" (Express) tied by "Franco Mexico" cds (Dec. 28) in black. The 2 reales just touched and crossed by horizontal file fold but a rare and most
attractive 6 reales franking. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1287 |
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 Mexico City 1856: 4 r. red, a fine example in a rich shade, used on 1861 cover to
Guadalajara carried at triple rate (¾ - 1 ounce above 16 leagues) tied by "Franco / Mexico" cds (Jan. 3) in black. A choice and very fine cover. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1288 |
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 Morelia 1856: 4 r. red, a horizontally bisected example, upper half, used to pay the 2 real
rate, tied to 16 August 1858 entire letter to Mexico City by "FRANCO / MORELIA" circular datestamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 901). Superb and very scarce. Opinion Holcombe (1994) Scott = $ 250+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1289 |
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 Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. red, a vertically bisected example, left half, used to pay the 2 reales
rate on 1858 entire letter from Zacatecas to Durango tied by boxed & dated "ZACATECAS" datestamp (April 12) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1851). File fold well away from the adhesive, fresh and very fine. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2013) Scott
= $ 250. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1290 |
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 Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. red, a vertically bisected example, left half, used to pay the 2 real
rate, tied to 27 March 1858 entire letter to Fresnillo by "RIO-GRANDE" straight line handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1905A). File fold and some wear but scarce. Signed J.K. Bash Scott = $ 250+. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1291 |
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 Zacatecas 1856: 4 r. red, a quadrisected example, top right corner of the stamp, used to pay
the 1 real rate on 1859 entire letter from Fresnillo to Zacatecas tied by boxed & dated "FRESNILLO" datestamp (April 24) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1867). Fresh and very fine. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2013) Scott = $ 700. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1292 |
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 Queretaro 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadrisected example, upper left corner of the stamp, used
to pay the 2 reales rate on 11 June 1858 cover to Mexico City tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN QUERETARO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1264). File folds away from the adhesive, fine. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2012) Scott = $ 225. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1293 |
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 Zacatecas 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadrisected example, lower left corner of the stamp, used
to pay the 2 reales rate on 1859 cover to Durango tied by boxed & dated "ZACATECAS" datestamp (Sept 7) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1851). Fresh and very fine. Signed Calves, Todd AIEP. Cert. Mepsi (2011) Scott = $ 225. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1294 |
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 Zacatecas 1856: 8 r. red-lilac, a quadrisected example used on cover to Monterey, tied by
large part framed ZACATECAS datestamp (July) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1851). Scarce. Cert. Mepsi (1985) Scott = $ 225. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1295 |
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 Vera Cruz 1861: ½ r. black on buff, a superb horizontal strip of four used on 30 May 1861
cover to Mexico City, tied by "FRANQUEADO / VERA CRUZ" circular datestamps (Schatzkes fig. 1749) in black. Choice and very fine - the usage of the four ½ real adhesives showing that the initial invoices of 2 reales stamps were too low in number for
this busy port. A scarce and most attractive cover. Provenance: Collection "Hidalgo", Soler & Llach, Barcelona, 11 May 1995, lot 218. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1296 |
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 Guanajuato 1861: 1 r. black on green, a fine example with sheet marginal horizontal line at
base, used on cover from Irapuato to Guanajuato tied by superb framed "YRAPUATO" handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 494) in black. One side flap reduced but most attractive. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1297 |
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 Mexico City 1861: 1 r. black on green, a vertical strip of three used on reverse of 1861
entire letter to Parral endorsed "via Zacatecas y Durango" at top, tied by "Franco / Mexico" circular datestamps (Nov 30) in black. An attractive and scarce entire. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
| 1298 |
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 Guanajuato 1861: 2 r. black on pink (2) and single 1 r. black on green, used on 30 January
1864 cover to Mexico City (68 leagues) tied by "CORREOS / GUANAJUATO" negative seal handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 480) in black. Noticeable plate wear on the right hand 2 r. adhesive obscuring "DO" of DOS. A most attractive and scarce 5 reales franking
for the 1-1¼ ounce rate. Cert. Mepsi (1995). Provenance: Collection "Hidalgo", Soler y Llach,11 May 1995, lot 258. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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Closing..Nov-30, 11:59 PM |
