Mexico continued...
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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
875 |
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Cuernavaca 1861: 1 r. black on green, 2 r. black on pink and 4 r. black on yellow, used
examples, all neatly cancelled by central strikes of the Iguala six leaved "Star" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 221B). A delightful group, the 4 reales being particularly fine. (Image 1)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
876 |
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Durango 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a diagonally bisected example wwith large margin at
base, used on 16 July 1861 cover to San Dimas tied by framed "FRANCO" handstamp of Durango in black (Schatzkes fig. 237). File fold well away from the adhesive, a fine and attractive usage. Cert. Jaretzsky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70,
March 1984, lot 3293. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
877 |
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Guanajuato 1861: 2 r. black on pink, a vertically bisected example, right half, used as 1
real on 23 May 1861 entire letter to Guanajuato tied by fine oval "CORREOS / FRANCO SILAO" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 530). Superb and very rare entire. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 750+. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
878 |
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Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a used example with large margins all round,
cancelled by part oval "CORREOS / GUANAJUATO" oval in black (Schatzkes fig. 472). A delightful stamp Scott = $ 250. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
879 |
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Guanajuato 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used as 2 reales on 1861
entire letter to Lagos, tied by fine oval "LEON DE LOS ALDAMAS" datestamp (Sept 12) in black (Schatzkes fig. 500). A fine and attractive entire. Signed Todd AIEP Scott = $ 250+. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
880 |
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Lagos 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a fine used example with large margins all round, neatly
cancelled by "FRANCO / LAGOS" datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 667) in black. Choice and very fine Scott = $ 100 / Follansbee = $ 300 . (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF160.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
881 |
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Mexico City 1861: ½ r. black on brown, the magnificent marginal strip of six showing the
sheet margins at both sides, used on cover front from Mexico City to Durango neatly tied by six strikes of the circular network handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 827) in black with "Correos / Mexico" oval datestamp below. The front adhered to backing
otherwise superb and of great rarity. Certs. MEPSI (1979), Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga; Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3252. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4) (Image 5)
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SOLD for CHF850.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
882 |
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Monterrey 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a horizontally bisected example (top half) used with a
quadrisected example from the lower left corner, as 3 reales on 26 May 1861 cover to Durango, tied by fine strike of boxed and dated "MONTERREY / MAYO 26" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 860). Extraordinarily rare and in the foremost possible
quality. Signed Todd AIEP. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 10'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3297. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
883 |
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Puebla 1861: ½ r. black on brown, a used horizontal strip of four with huge margins on all
sides, cancelled by straight line "FRANCO." (Schatzkes fig. 1147a) and by boxed and dated "H. MATAMOROS / MAYO 25" handstamp, presumably upon arrival (Sch. fig. 1594). Choice and most attractive multiple. Signed Jaretzky. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF200.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
884 |
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Vera Cruz 1861: 1 r. black on green, a rare block of four, used out of District on 1861
entire letter to Puebla tied by two strikes of circular "FRANQUEADO / JALAPA" datestamps (Oct 17) in black (Schatzkes fig. 596). Light crease at top with third stamp in block showing District overprint doubled. Blocks of four of the classic issues of
Mexico on letter are of extreme rarity. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3264. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF350.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
885 |
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Victoria 1861: 8 r. black on red-brown, a quadrisected example used on 17 Oct 1861 cover to
Catorce tied by fine framed "TULA DE / TAMAULIPAS" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1839). Two file folds well away from the adhesive, an attractive and scarce usage. Cert. Jaretzsky (1983) Scott = $ 250+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo,
Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3319. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF440.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
886 |
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Zacatecas 1861: 4 r. black on yellow and 8 r. black on red-brown, each quadrisected to pay
the 3 reales rate on 6 June 1861 entire letter to Saltillo, tied by bold strike of straight line "ZACATECAS." handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 1849). An exceptionally rare entire with two 'splits' in wonderful fresh quality. An exhibition item for
the connoisseur. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3298. (Image
1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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CLOSED
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
887 |
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Guadalajara 1864/66: Eagle Fourth period ½ r. lilac, a wonderful horizontal strip of six
with large margins all round, Invoice 131-1865, sub-consignment 41; used on 1866 cover to Guadalajara tied by oval framed "FRANQUEADO / TEPIC" handstamps in black (Schatzkes fig. 417) with manuscript date "Mayo 30 / 66" inserted in strike on obverse.
A most attractive and extremely scarce cover that displays well. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3380. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,100.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
888 |
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Guadalajara / Cocula 1864/66: Eagle Third Period ½ r. lilac-purple in a horizontal pair, 2
r. orange overprinted Cocula, Invoice 243-1864, sub-consignment 131-865 and 4 r. green with unclear Invoice but sub-consignment 131-865, used on 17 October 1865 entire letter to Guadalajara tied by two strikes of framed "CUALE" handstamps in black
(Schatzkes fig. 378). A delightful and rare entire carried at rare 7 reales rate. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3434. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,800.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
889 |
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Guadalajara 1864/66: Eagle Thid period ½ r. lilac in a fine horizontal pair (Invoice
243-1864, sub-consignm,ent 12-1865) and single 4 r. green without Invoice number (sub-consignment 11-864) on February 1865 cover front and part back used to Guadalajara tied by two strikes of oval "FRANQUEADO / TEPIC" handstamps in black (Schatzkes
fig. 417). Extremely rare and not unattractive usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3412. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
890 |
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San Luis Potosi 1864/66: Eagle Fifth period 1 r. blue (Inv. 206-1866), 2 r. orange (Inv.
77-1866) and 4 r. pale green (Inv. 57-1866: just 52 sold) all used on 1866 cover to Celaya tied by neat "FRANCO / S. LUIS POTOSI" cds (May 9) in black (Schatzkes fig. 1444). Ironed file folds but a remarkable and most attractive three colour
franking. Cert. Mepsi (2006).rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 145. April 2006, lot 4644. (Image 1)
(Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF500.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
891 |
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Mexico City 1864/66: Eagle Fourth period 8 r. red (Invoice 52-1865) and 1 r. blue (Inv.
60-1865) used on 1865 entire letter from Mexico to Guadalajara neatly tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" cds in black (April 16). An attractive and very scarce high rate entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF300.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
892 |
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Guanajuato 1864/66: Eagle First period 1 r. ultramarine, a fine used example from the First
Eagle Invoice of 2'000 examples, used on cover to Leon tied by "GUANAJUATO / FRANCO" cds (May 20) in black (Schatzkes fig. 477) in the first fortnight of use. Scarce. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF160.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
893 |
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Mexico City 1864/66: Eagle First period 1 r. ultramarine, 2 r. orange and 4 r. green, fine
examples used on 14 May 1864 entire letter to Guadalajara, all tied by "FRANCO / MEXICO" circular datestamps (May 15) in black. An excepotional three colour franking used in the first week of issue. Rare and most attractive. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF850.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |
894 |
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Durango 1864/66: Eagle Fifth period 2 r. orange, a fine example (Invoice 10-1866), used on 7
April 1866 entire letter from Sta. Catalina to Durango tied by oval lozenge of dots handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 241G) in black. Scarce and fine entire. Signed Todd AIEP. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF100.00
Closing..Nov-26, 11:59 PM |