Mexico continued...
1856 "Hidalgos" continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 199 |
 |
 1856 "Hidalgos". Guanajuato. 1r. Yellow and 2r. Green (2), on cover dated 1858 (March 23), from Silao to Mexico. Stamps tied to cover with the fancy small eagle cancel; additionally, it has an oval cancel. A
striking cover, having paid the 5r. rate for 1 ounce beyond 17 leagues. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 2, 3. (Image1)
|
Est. £250-400
Will close during Public Auction |
| 200 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Hermosillo, Mazatlán. Group of two covers, each with one or two 2r. Green, dated 1858 (April-May). The earlier cover, from Hermosillo, second tariff, is scarce on cover and has very attractive
margins. The Mazatlán cover is cancelled in red. Scott 3. (Image1)
|
Est. £200-300
Will close during Public Auction |
| 201 |
 |
 1856 "Hidalgos". Jalapa. 1r. Yellow strip of three, 4r. Red and 8r. Lilac strip of six, on a spectacular registered front wrapper to Mexico dated 1860 (Jan. 18), with acknowledgement of receipt and signature on
reverse. The 1r. strip and the first 8r. stamp were partially cut out when the front of the wrapper was cut at the post office, as it occasionally happens with the registered mail, yet the postal markings in the periphery remain most attractive. The
strip of six 8r. paid 55r: 8r. flat rate for registration and first ¼ ounce, and 47r. for 54 ounces (special lottery rate of 25% of the regular rate). Postal rules in force until the 1880s required registered mail to have its front cut out and signed
by the addressee as proof of receipt; the front was then returned to the office of origin, retained there for two years, and ultimately destroyed, which is why so few have survived. A unique and spectacular 55r. franking. Cert. MEPSI (2026). NF
$6,600 for the 8r. as singles off-cover. NF does not price 8r. used beyond strips of three; the largest strip known contains eight stamps. Scott 3, 4, 5. (Image1)
|
Est. £8,000-12,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 202 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Jalapa. ½r. Black on Brown, strip of four, and 1r. Black on Green, on cover from Jalapa. Two back flaps missing; addressee's panel restored. Scott 6, 7. (Image1)
|
Est. £200-300
Will close during Public Auction |
| 203 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mazatlán. 2r. Emerald, very large margins all around, on cover to Durango. Two filing creases, not affecting the stamp. A superb exhibition item, of great scarcity in this condition, undoubtedly
one of the finest available. Scott 3b. (Image1)
|
Est. £250-400
Will close during Public Auction |
| 204 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mazatlán. 1r. Yellow, strips of three and four, some stamps close or cut into at bottom, of very little significance given the rarity of this rate, on cover from Culiacán to Mazatlán dated 1858
(July 25), paying 7r. for 1½ ounces beyond 16 leagues. The strip of four is a very scarce used multiple. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 2.
(Image1)
|
Est. £1,000-1,500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 205 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 1r. Yellow, block of four and a single, on a cover dated 1856 (Aug. 19), from Mexico to Veracruz, first rate. It paid the double express rate (Extraordinario) of 5r. First Rate
for more than 30 leagues, which was twice the rate, to shorten the time of transit. Folding crease across the cover, not affecting the stamps. A 5r. Extraordinario rate ("por extra° del Texas") is uncommon; since this rate is double the rate for the
weight, it would have been 1 ounce (the rate table states incorrectly 3r. as the rate for that weight). In addition, a usage during the first month of issue. Cert. MEPSI (1986). Scott 2. NF for a block of four used off-cover: $1,150. Ex M. Cortesi. (Image1)
|
Est. £1,500-2,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 206 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 2r. Green, clear margins, on cover to New York, paying the basic national rate for less than ½ ounce beyond 16 leagues. Light transit postmarks ""Steamship"" and New Orleans.
Maritime covers to the United States are far rarer than those to Europe. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 3.. (Image1)
|
Est. £500-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 207 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 2r. Green, cut close but clear of the design all around, on entire letter to Draguignan, France, dated at reverse 1859 (Feb. 1), paying the basic national rate for less than ½
ounce beyond 16 leagues. Via the British ship, with Anglo-french "GB 1f 60c" accountancy postmark, London and French entry (red: March 4, 1859), Paris (March 5) and Draguignan (March 7). Showing "E H M & Rubke" forwarding agent marking from Mexico
City. A very scarce transatlantic mail. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 3. (Image1)
|
Est. £1,000-2,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 208 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 2r. Green, cut into the design at bottom, on entire letter to London, dated 1857 (March 4), paying the basic national rate for less than ½ ounce beyond 16 leagues, with a British
Veracruz double-arc d.s. on the reverse, alongside the arrival c.d.s. A very scarce destination in this issue. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 3.
(Image1)
|
Est. £1,200-2,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 209 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 4r. Red, close or touching margins at top and base, used on clean undated cover from Mexico City to Mazatlán, paying a quadruple first rate. The rhomboid of dots cancel is scarce
and was the first used in the city in August-September 1856. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 4. (Image1)
|
Est. £300-500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 210 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". 1857 (Jan 1st). 2r. emerald pl. I in combination with 1r. yellow-green plate III, late usage. A very rare combination of two same denominations from different plates. Cert. MEPSI (1991). Scott 3,
3b. (Image1)
|
Est. £250-400
Will close during Public Auction |
| 211 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 1r. yellow and 4r. red on cover to Veracruz dated 1857 (March 3rd). Stamps are cancelled with the very scarce oval "Administracion Gral. de Correos" and bearing "Por el
extraordinario del paquete Ingles", indicating the express rate sent via the English packet. The express rate was double the normal rate, so in this period it would have been 4r. (less ½ ounce) or 6r. (½ ounce); instead, it paid 5r. beyond 16
leagues. Cover aging and minor tears. An exceptional rate. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 2, 4. (Image1)
|
Est. £600-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 212 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 2r. Green and 4r. Red pair, on cover to Veracruz dated 1860 (April 28), paying 10r. for 2¼ ounces beyond 16 leagues, a very unusual rate. Cert. MEPSI (1988). Scott 3, 4.. (Image1)
|
Est. £600-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 213 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". "B>Mexico District. 1r. Yellow and 8r. Lilac, margins all around except a small cut on top right of the 8r., on entire letter, first rate, dated 1856 (December 5), from Mexico to Veracruz, tied by
a faint black c.d.s. Horizontal filing fold just at the top of the 1r., not affecting the stamp. It paid 9r. for 2 ounces beyond 16 leagues, which represents a very scarce rate. Very few 8r. are known on cover, let alone with such a rate. Cert. MEPSI
(2026). Scott 2, 5.. " (Image1)
|
Est. £800-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 214 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 1r. Yellow and 8r. Lilac, the latter being an especially fine example, the 1r. with clear margins, on cover to Veracruz dated 1858 (March 3rd), cancelled with the very scarce oval
"Administración Gral. de Correos" and additionally struck "Por el extraordinario del paquete Inglés", meaning express rate sent via the English packet. The express rate was double the normal rate, so in this period it would have been 8r. (¾ ounce) or
10r. (1 ounce); instead it paid 9r. beyond 16 leagues, this being most unusual. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 2, 5. (Image1)
|
Est. £1,000-1,500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 215 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Mexico District. 2r. emerald plate I, cut into at bottom, and 8r. lilac, on cover to Veracruz dated 1858 (Jan. 5), paying 10r., double rate for Extraordinario express service, for 1 ounce beyond
16 leagues, this being a very unusual rate. Cert. MEPSI (1987). Scott 3b, 5. Ex Rosenthal. (Image1)
|
Est. £900-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 216 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". B>Orizaba. 1r. Yellow, pair and single, and 4r. Red, the 4r. with great margins all around, the other three stamps fine, on cover dated 1858 (May 10) from Tepic to Guadalajara. It paid 7r. for 1 ½
ounces beyond 16 leagues, this being a very unusual rate. Scott 2, 4. (Image1)
|
Est. £400-700
Will close during Public Auction |
| 217 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Puebla. 1r. yellow, strip of four, margins all around except at right, on cover dated 1859 (Feb. 13) from Tehuacán to Puebla, paying double rate. Not tying to cover. Strips of four of this
denomination are seldom found, as higher denominations were available; this was probably the case as it originates from a small town. NF for a strip off-cover: $250. Scott 2. (Image1)
|
Est. £350-600
Will close during Public Auction |
| 218 |
|
 1856 "Hidalgos". Querétaro. 2r. Green, 4r. Red and 8r. Lilac, on a spectacular registered front wrapper to Mexico dated 1858 (Nov. 4). The 2r. and the 8r. stamps were partially cut out when the front of the
wrapper was cut at the post office, yet the postal markings in the periphery remain most attractive. It contained 90 unsold raffle tickets for a lottery, and it paid 14r.: 8r. flat rate for registration and first ¼ ounce, and 6r. (special lottery
rate for 25% of the regular 24-ounce rate, first tariff). Postal regulations up to the 1880s required that registered mail have its front cut out and signed as proof of receipt by the addressee. That front was then returned to the originating office,
kept for two years, and then destroyed. Very few fronts have therefore survived. Cert. MEPSI (2026). Scott 3, 4, 5. (Image1)
|
Est. £700-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
Previous Page,
Next Page or Return to Table of Contents
|
