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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 61 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1p. brown (very small surface scuff at top), 5p. red and 10p. blue, imperforate proofs in definitive colours with punch hole at lower right, printed on very thick
paper. Some toning, not detracting from this very rare trio. (Image1)
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Est. £400-600
Will close during Public Auction |
| 62 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. to 10p., the complete set in imperforate 13 proofs on medium wove paper in the issued colours. Exceedingly scarce and desirable. (Image1)
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Est. £850-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 63 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c., 5c., 10c., 12c., 20c., 1p., 5p. and 10p., eight imperforate proofs in black, the 5c. and 10c. printed on China paper, the rest on wove paper, and with just
three examples thinned as occasionally found. A rare group. (Image1)
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Est. £300-500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 64 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1894, "Mulitas", 5c. blue and 20c. red-brown, die proofs in the definitive colours on glazed paper. A very appealing and exceedingly scarce duo. (Image1)
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Est. £250-400
Will close during Public Auction |
| 65 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Statue of Cuauhtémoc", assembly of thirteen plate colour proofs on imperforate unwatermarked medium paper, in different unissued shades. Very scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £500-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 66 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c., 2c., 3c., 4c., 5c., 10c., 12c., 15c., eight sample stamps in the issued colours with "SPECIMEN" overprint. A fine and scarce group. (Image1)
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Est. £300-500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 67 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. to 10p., complete set in issued colours displaying the large "MUESTRA" overprint arranged diagonally so as to be shown in full. A very appealing and exceptional
assembly. (Image1)
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Est. £800-1,300
Will close during Public Auction |
| 68 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 3c., 10c., 20c., 50c., 1p., 5p. and 10p., group of seven values, mostly well centred, displaying small "MUESTRA" overprint. A very rare group. (Image1)
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Est. £800-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 69 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 10c. (5), 15c. (5), 20c. (3) and 50c. (4), a group of seventeen die colour proofs in six different colours, printed on horizontally laid thick paper or unlaid glossy
medium paper. Recently discovered and very rare. (Image1)
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Est. £800-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 70 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. to 10p., complete set in black with o.g., presented in this uniform colour as they were used as a presentation set by the post to the U.P.U. member countries.
Scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £250-400
Will close during Public Auction |
| 71 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", "Oficial" overprint, 1c. to 10p., complete set of essays in black with red overprint, all with gum except for the first three values, including five values with
straight edge. Some slight toning in a few values, and the 10p. has a minor gum corner crease. Conceived in this neutral colour to be presented to the UPU member countries. Very attractive and rare. (Image1)
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Est. £500-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 72 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. brown, colour plate proofs in block of four, displaying the "PRUEBA" banner diagonally at top left, showing the elaborate ornament in the sheet margin at left,
as was characteristic of the original "Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co." sheet. The colour plate proofs with marginal decoration are extremely rare.
(Image1)
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Est. £700-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 73 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. three specimen perforated proofs in orange, blue and brown, all with diagonal "PRUEBA" banner at top left, additionally with "SPECIMEN" perfin, all withoug gum,
and one with two straight edges mounted on card. These proofs were submitted by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. after the stamp had been issued, in order to secure the contract for future issues; the printing is of better quality than in the originals.
Very scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £300-500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 74 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. eight proofs, all with diagonal "PRUEBA" banner at top left, of which three perf. in different colours (two with gum), as well as one 1c. balck imperforate pair
on card (small tear at right) and one imperforate strip of three in bluish green. These proofs were submitted by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. after the stamp had been issued, in order to secure the contract for future issues; the printing is of better
quality than in the originals. Rare. (Image1)
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Est. £500-750
Will close during Public Auction |
| 75 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", 1c. black, colour plate proofs in block of four from the upper right corner of the sheet, with the diagonally-displayed "PRUEBA" banner at top left, exhibiting the
elaborate ornament in the sheet margins, which was characteristic of the original "Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co." sheet. A horizontal crease partly between stamps, and a small tear at top. Extremely rare with the intricate marginal decoration from the
corner. (Image1)
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Est. £700-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 76 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", die proof in olive displaying the mail coach design crossed by a few vertical hairlines, featuring the tablets for the denomination, in numerals and letters, left
blank, printed on very thick paper with vertical chain lines; Made in 1945 with the purpose of producing an issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of "Mulitas", by which time the die had become damaged. Very fine and most rare in this large
format.. (Image1)
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Est. £350-600
Will close during Public Auction |
| 77 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", eight proofs in different colours and shades, displaying the mail coach design crossed by a few vertical hairlines, featuring the tablets for the denomination, in
numerals and letters, left blank, printed on very thick paper with vertical chain lines; Made in 1945 with the purpose of producing an issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of "Mulitas", by which time the die had become damaged. Very fine and
scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £800-1,200
Will close during Public Auction |
| 77A |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", the complete set reproduced on a sheet in which each value is illustrated in black within a blue frame imitating a stamp's perforation, presented with a certain
harmony against a blue background titled "Timbres Postales Mexicanos", together with various ornaments and envelopes representing the postal theme, and illustrations of the main courtyard of the post office building and of the stamp printing
department. In the lower right corner, a text in pinkish red explains that this is a reproduction of the stamps of the issue of 2nd April 1895, by kind special concession of the "Secretaría de Comunicaciones", using a steel plate employed for that
purpose by the "Oficina Impresora del Timbre". Very few pieces known and of great visual appeal. (Image1)
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Est. £1,500-2,500
Will close during Public Auction |
| 78 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", "Oficial" overprint, 1c. to 10p., complete set of perforated essays in black with red inverted overprint, including six with straight edge. Very fine and scarce. (Image1)
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Est. £500-1,000
Will close during Public Auction |
| 79 |
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 1884-1913 Post-Classic Period. 1895, "Mulitas", "Oficial" overpint, an extraordinary example displaying an outstandingly good centring, displaying a clear small "MUESTRA" overprint. Very fresh and probably
unique. (Image1)
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Est. £1,000-2,000
Will close during Public Auction |
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