Mexico continued...

**Mexico 1864 "Hidalgos" continued...**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
181	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 1r., 2r., and 4r. on card, and the 1p. on India paper, all in imperforate blocks of four and printed in the same colors as the issued stamps. A rare and visually striking quartet. Scott 14v- 17v. (Image)	Est. US$250-400 SOLD for US$350.00 Will close during Public Auction
182	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Two sets of imperforate proofs in blocks of four, one printed on card and the other on India paper, all in the same colors as the issued stamps. The 2r. on India paper shows a small scuff, but overall this is a very attractive and scarce group. Scott 14v- 17v. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$400-600 SOLD for US$450.00 Will close during Public Auction
183	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Group of 20 proofs in an attractive variety of colors, almost all being imperforate except for two perf. 1p. in Green and Blackish Green rather than Black, o.g. There is a set of pairs on card in the issued colors (margins all around) and a magnificent and rare group of 10 progressive trial color proofs of 1p. in India paper. A very attractive group. Scott 14v- 17v. (Image)	Est. US$700-900 SOLD for US$650.00 Will close during Public Auction
184	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Imperforate proofs on card in the issued colors, group of four items in blocks of four with a large selvage. Extremely sharp, fresh and attractive. Scott 14v-17v., (Image)	Est. US$300-500 SOLD for US$450.00 Will close during Public Auction
185	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Selection of four proofs, all printed on India paper, including three affixed to card with 2r. Brown and two 4r. in Blue, and Brown, and a 4r. Red not affixed to card. Very scarce, Scott 15v, 16v. (Image) Get Market Data for [Mexico Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. US$400-500 SOLD for US$575.00 Will close during Public Auction
186	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Imperforate proofs on India paper, group of five including the 2r. Blue and the 1p. Black in the issued colors, the others in different colors than issued, all showing the unusual "Specimen" red overprint. Extremely scarce and excellent condition, with margins all around. Scott 15v-17v., (Image)	Est. US$300-500 SOLD for US$950.00 Will close during Public Auction
187	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 4r. Brown, die proof on card. Very scarce. Scott 16v. (Image)	Est. US$300-400 SOLD for US$700.00 Will close during Public Auction
188	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Group of ten imperforate color proofs of the 4r. in Green, Orange, Blue and Black on card, and three 1 peso and 4r., on India paper in red, Blue and Green. Additionally, three proofs of the 1 Peso Black in India paper. There are two large blocks of the unoverprinted stamp: 25 stamps of 1r. Orange and an interesting pair of blocks of eight 2r. Blue unoverprinted with dramatic shift of the perforations and with plate names at top: "American Bank Note Co. New York" and "Compañia Americana de Billetes de Banco". Scott 14a-15a, 16v-17v., (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (All Images)	Est. US$300-500 SOLD for US$1,150.00 Will close during Public Auction
189	Proof		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". 1864 Progressive proof in brown on card, with both denomination and country name tablets left blank. A very scarce and appealing item. (Image)	Est. US$300-450 SOLD for US$1,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
190	Used		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". Saltillo 2r. Blue, a used example, centered to top left with perforations touching the design. A very attractive example of this extremely rare stamp, used with a light cancellation. This issue was the first to be perforated, printed in the United States by order of Benito Juárez. It saw brief use in July and August in Saltillo and Monterrey, during the period when Juárez moved his government to those cities. Most of the print run was delivered after Juárez regained control of the country but was never issued for postal use, instead entering the philatelic market and making non-overprinted examples common and inexpensive. However, stamps bearing district overprints, whether used or unused, are very scarce, with this denomination being the rarest in the set. 1974 and 1998 MEPSI certificate. Scott 15, $1,750. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$1,200-2,000 SOLD for US$800.00 Will close during Public Auction
191	Used		Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". Saltillo 4r. Brown used. Centering is bottom with perforations touching the design as usual. Very attractive, fresh and extremely rare stamp with light cancel. This issue was the first perforated one and was printed in the USA and ordered by Benito Juárez. It was briefly used in July-August in Saltillo and Monterrey while Juárez moved his government to those cities. Most of the production was delivered after Juárez took control of the country, but was not used and reached the philatelic market, so it is abundant and inexpensive without district overprint. However overprinted stamps used or unused are very scarce. 1979 MEPSI certificate. Scott 16, $2,400; NF $3,000. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$2,000-3,500 SOLD for US$1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
192			Mexico. 1864 "Hidalgos". Saltillo 1p. Black, unused with original gum, centered toward the lower left, with perforations just touching the design at left. Slight toning along the left margin. An exceptionally rare stamp, displaying crisp detail and strong visual appeal, with only at most five examples recorded. This issue was the first to be perforated, printed in the United States by order of Benito Juárez. It saw brief use in July and August in Saltillo and Monterrey, during the period when Juárez moved his government to those cities. Most of the print run was delivered after Juárez regained control of the country but was never issued for postal use, instead entering the philatelic market and making non-overprinted examples common and inexpensive. However, stamps bearing district overprints, whether used or unused, are very scarce, with this denomination being the rarest in the set. Still accompanied by Fayol’s original inventory card #973. 1982 MEPSI certificate. Scott 17, $3,250. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$2,500-3,500 SOLD for US$5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction

**Mexico 1866 "Maximilians"**
Lot	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description	CV or Estimate
193	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". Delpierre essays, two examples labeled in Spanish "Correos Mexico" with empty value tablets (reales), mounted on card: one on glossy card, the other on regular. Exceptionally detailed impressions. A very rare duo. (Image)	Est. US$500-750 SOLD for US$850.00 Will close during Public Auction
194	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". 1866 European Essays. An outstanding assembly including four single examples displaying a complete image of Maximilian and ½r. value tablet in Redish Brown, three additional items exhibiting a 1r. value tablet in Red, Blue and Rose, as well as two rare composite strips, in Red and Green, each featuring three different denominations. One lot with similar essays, but without the composite strips, was sold in the December 2024 auction by Spink for $2,400 (lot #220). (Image) (Image2) (All Images) Get Market Data for [Mexico Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	Est. US$750-1,200 SOLD for US$2,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
195	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". 1866 European Essays. Group of twelve examples featuring both profile and frontal portraits (six of each), printed in a range of vivid colors including Orange, Yellow, Red, Green, and Vermilion, each with a 1r. value tablet. (Image)	Est. US$500-1,000 CLOSED Will close during Public Auction
196	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". 25c. Black Lithographed trial color plate proof, well margined. Some foxing at top right corner and small thin spot, barely detracting from this rare and desirable proof. 2025 MEPSI certificate. Scott 28v. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$250-350 SOLD for US$950.00 Will close during Public Auction
197	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". 1866 25c. Engraved trial color proof in Brown. Thin spot, nevertheless a very rare proof. 2025 MEPSI certificate. Scott 33v. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$300-500 SOLD for US$1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
198	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". 25c. Blue Engraved trial color plate proof in block of four, cut into at top and tight margin at bottom, o.g. 2025 MEPSI certificate. Scott 33v., (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$350-500 SOLD for US$1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
199	Proof		Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". 25c. Gray Engraved trial color plate proof, margins all around. Small thin, but a rare item. 2025 MEPSI certificate. Scott 33v. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$250-350 SOLD for US$675.00 Will close during Public Auction
200			Mexico. 1866 "Maximilians". Apam Lithographed 13c. Blue and 25c. Orange (both #20-1866), on cover to Mexico City dated August 29, 1866. Cover with some foxing and a light stain. 1998 MEPSI certificate. Scott 27, 28. (Image) (Image2) (All Images)	Est. US$250-350 SOLD for US$200.00 Will close during Public Auction

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