1856-1883 Classic Period
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1856, ½r. black on greyish blue paper, proofs in a strip of five surrounded by enormous margins, strong impression of the design. Some minor and faint tone spots and a vertical crease
confined to the right margin, of no significance for this extremely rare exhibition item, of which only three are recorded. One of the most desirable examples of proofs in the whole classic period of Mexico. Cert. MEPSI (2026), Signed Aguirre. (Image1)
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Est. £6,000-10,000
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1856, 2r. red, plate proof, excellent margins all around, bright colour. Minute tone spots are not relevant for this item and are mentioned only for accuracy. A very rare proof with only
60 printed. (Image1)
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Est. £500-800
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. (1856), ½r. to 8r., five well margined single proofs in black on greyish paper, unauthorized reprints. The ½r. with negligible thinning at top. As far as we can say, the only set
recorded. Various MEPSI certificates (2026). (Image1)
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Est. £300-500
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1864, ½r. brown, 1r. blue, 2r. orange, 4r. green and 8r. red, proofs in the definitive colours on quadrillé paper with original gum, each overprinted "TULANCINGO", in blocks of four.
These proofs are of great significance, being the only proofs recorded for the "Eagle" issue, unique in blocks of four and outstanding gems of the classic period. Five MEPSI certificates (1995), signed Bash.Ex Erich Koenig. (Image1)
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Est. £7,500-10,000
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| 5 |
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1890 (ca.), Private Printing from the dies of the design as issued, this private printing itself not being approved, comprising a group of seven essays: an unused block of four of the 1r.
blue, two used singles (one on very thick paper) and one unused 2r. orange. Scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £200-300
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, black proof with blank legend and value tablets, printed on thick porous paper. Some light thinning, not detracting. Extremely rare. (Image1)
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Est. £700-1,000
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, black die proof with blank legend and value tablets, printed on thick porous paper. Thin spot not detracting. Extremely rare. Ex John K. Bash. (Image1)
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Est. £800-1,200
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1r., 2r., 4r. and 1p., the complete set of die proofs on india paper mounted on card, the 2r. and 4r. showing the die number below the design, with the 2r.
additionally exhibiting the "American Bank Note Co. NY" imprint below. A magnificent and very rare group. (Image1)
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Est. £1,500-2,500
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1r. sepia, 2r. red, 4r. green on bluish and 1p. greyish blue, die colour proofs in unissued colours on India paper mounted on card. The 1p. showing the "225"
die number below, while the 4r. has the "230" and the printer's imprint below (both in red). An extremely scarce and desirable group. (Image1)
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Est. £1,500-2,500
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1p. green, perforated colour proof on gummed paper. The perforated proofs in this issue are exceedingly scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £500-800
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1p., eight colour proofs in different colours on wove thin paper, with predominantly very large margins. (Image1)
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Est. £600-900
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1r. red-vermilion, 2r. indigo, 4r. sepia brown and 1p. black, four colour proofs displaying the typically magnificent impressions applied on on India paper.
Scarce and visually splendid. (Image1)
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Est. £250-400
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1r. red, 2r. indigo, 4r. blue, 4r. sepia brown and 4r. green, five colour proofs on India paper mostly affixed to card. Scarce and very appealing. (Image1)
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Est. £200-300
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 2r. indigo, 4r. dark brown and 1p. black, three colour proofs on India paper, all with "SPECIMEN." overprint in red. 4r. touched at top, the 2r. with some paper
adherences and minor toning. A very scarce trio. (Image1)
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Est. £250-400
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1863, Benito Juárez Issue, 1r.red, 2r. indigo, 4r. sepia brown and 1p. black, each in corner blocks of nine (3x3) colour proofs printed on card. (Image1)
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Est. £600-800
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1867, "Hidalgo", 2r. yellow-green with gothic overprint, proof with original gum, excellent colour and good margins. Only two or three examples recorded. Cert. MEPSI (1979). (Image1)
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Est. £1,500-2,500
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1867, "Hidalgo," 4r. on yellow with gothic overprint, proof on gummed paper, cut very slightly into at right, otherwise good margins. Faint corner fold, apparently caused by the gum, not
detracting from this, the only example recorded. Cert. MEPSI (1979). (Image1)
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Est. £1,500-2,500
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1867, "Hidalgo", ½r. green on thin gray-blue paper, without overprint, colour proof without gum, very slightly cut into at left. Unique. Cert. MEPSI (1995). (Image1)
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Est. £1,000-1,500
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1868, "Hidalgo", progressive proof on very thick paper, showing the central design with incomplete surrounding design with blank tablets at top and base, and partial sunburst in the upper
corner ornaments, being blank below. Very slight wrinkle in left margin, mentioned just for accuracy. The only example recorded of this spectacular proof. (Image1)
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Est. £2,000-3,000
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 1856-1883 Classic Period. 1868, "Hidalgo", 6c. black on greyish, thick figure with period, proof on very thick imperforate paper, featuring the denomination in manuscript, complete to mainly ample margins. Thin
spot without importance for this rarity. One or two examples are recorded. (Image1)
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Est. £1,500-2,500
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