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Lot 271 -
Mexico. Post-Classic and Semi-Modern Issues. 1934 "Pro-Universidad" Airmail 20c. to 20p., complete set of eight specimens in unmounted full sheets of 30, all with "muestra" perfin. Each sheet displays two stamps in the corners cancelled by a "Secretaría de Hacienda - Inspección Fiscal" cachet in blue, numbered at the top and with "prueba muestra a.e.a.l." imprint, in post-office freshness. Most sheets feature portions where the gum was not applied, which does not affect their preservation and is....Est. $30,000-40,000
Currently US$ 29,000
The "KMC" Collection of Stamps and Covers of Mexico - December 10, 2024
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The collection features an interesting selection from the 1856 "Hidalgo" Issue, with a significant portion comprising items from the renowned Mazepa collection, unseen on the market for nearly 25 years. Other highlights include an extensive array of
the “Eagle” 3 centavos, with both of the only known examples issued on laid paper. The "Eagles" issue is further enriched by a remarkable variety of sub-office printings. The sale also presents previously unknown "Maximilian" essays and an impressive
selection of rarities from the post-classic or semi-modern periods. Highlights:
1856 Issue, Zacatecas Manuscript Overprint ½r. Blue, strip of four with margins varying from complete to ample, just very slightly cut into at top left, affixed to a pristine cover originating from Fresnillo, with excellent cancellations. The
cover was either taken privately or sent via the mail service to Aguascalientes, where it was posted and cancelled for onward transmission. This legendary showpiece is one of only two recorded covers, showcasing the largest known multiple of this
provisional. While we have not seen the other known cover, the outstanding state of preservation of the cover presented here is noteworthy; it was sold for $16,000 at the 2000 Regency auction (lot #5575). MEPSI certificate. Scott 1; NF $10,000 as
single stamps off cover. (Lot 84)
1856 Issue, Mexico District 1r. Yellow on cover front (rebacked), tied by superb bold strike of "diligencias generales/linea de toluca" oval handstamp illustrated with stagecoach, and accompanying "gratis" oval at top, both applied at stagecoach
company offices for letters submitted there, rather than at post offices. The stamp used out of its district. Just a handful of covers or cover fronts are known with stagecoach cancellations; this example likely holds the greatest visual appeal and
is among the most attractive cancellations of Mexico's classic period. A spectacular exhibition item. This item was featured on the cover of the Mazepa auction sale of Mexico (Regency Auctions, 2000). MEPSI certificate. Scott 2. (Lot 40)
1864 "Eagles" Issue, Mexico District No Overprint 3c. Brown on laid paper, unoverprinted and uncancelled, possessing part o.g., large margins all around and sharp impression. The 3c. stamp, produced in 1865-66, served as an experiment for local
city mail, with only 2,403 units issued. Additionally, the unoverprinted stamps are likely remainders from that period and are very rare. Only the stamps from consignment 157-1865, of which 100 were issued, are known to be printed on laid paper, with
only two examples recorded to date (Pietsch documented just one). Scott 18b (var), $4,500 as an overprinted stamp. (Lot 178)
