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2561 |
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Liberia, Edina Bassa, May 18, 1842. Dateline on 2-page fold letter from Abraham C. Miller to the Mission Rooms in New York City, entered the mails with blue "Philadelphia, Pa.,
Oct 10" cds, matching "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "14½" rate, letter with some interesting content, Very Fine, a rare usage from Edina. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Edina was founded as a colony of the American Colonization
Society in 1832 and was later given to the United Colonization Societies of New York and Pennsylvania and became part of the Bassa Cove colony in 1837. On October 22, 1836, a school was opened and in December 1837, a church was founded in the colony.
A second church opened in late 1839 while the Baptists started a mission. (Image1)
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Est. $300-400
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2562 |
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18 |
Liberia, 1880, 6¢ violet. Uprating on 1891, 3¢ Johnson Obliterated entire (H&G B2), local Woermann addressed with bar handstamps canceling, "Monrovia, Jan 18,
1892" rimless cds, Very Fine. Scott No. 18; Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)
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Est. $200-300
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2563 |
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Liberia, 1903-12 Trial Color Proof Group. Of 20 single plate proofs; includes 10 different 1903-06 trial colors and a complete set of 1909-12 issue black proofs, also includes
an additional 1900, 1¢, 2¢ & 5¢ issues with "Specimen" overprint, Very Fine. Estimate; $250 - 350. (Image1)
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Est. $250-350
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2564 |
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259, 260a |
Liechtenstein, 1951, Princely Family, 2fr-3fr complete. With scarce 3fr perf 14½ variety. Tied by "Vaduz, 20. XI. 51" First Day cds on registered cover to
Illinois, Extremely Fine. Michel No. 304A, 305B. Scott No. 259, 260a; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [Liechtenstein 259, 260a] |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $120.00
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Mexico - State Postal Markings & Postal History
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CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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2565 |
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Mexico, (Chihuahua) Santa Rosalia. Clear oval handstamp (Schatzkes 168) on 1867 sello negro cover to Parral, Very Fine, scarce from this small town. Estimate; $150 -
200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
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2566 |
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Mexico, (Tabasco) San Juan Bautista de Tabasco. Purple oval date stamp on 1886 Registration form 262 to Pichucalco, with cancellations from both places, Very Fine,
scarce. Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)
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Est. $100-150
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2567 |
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Mexico, 1848 (Aug. 15) Vera Cruz, Mexico to New York N.Y. Datelined greenish folded letter with bold "Vera Cruz, 1848 AU 15" double-arc backstamp and matching black "Paid at
Vera-Cruz" (SG CC3, £1,000) crowned circle with red manuscript "1/-" 1s prepaid rating, Vera Cruz transit backstamp, carried by RMSP Severn from Vera Cruz Aug. 15th to Mobile arriving Aug. 19th, entered mails with "New Orleans
La. Aug 21" cds and matching "Ship" and "34" retaliatory due handstamp for 24¢ packet plus 10¢ inland postage, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE RMSP NEW ORLEANS-TO-HAVANA ROUTE RETALIATORY
PERIOD USE.
Reference: United States Incoming Steamship Mail 1847-1875, Second Edition, Wierenga, illustrated and discussed on p. 129, fig. 174. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $625.00
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2568 |
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Mexico, 1848 (Sep. 13) Vera Cruz, Mexico to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with bold black "Paid at Vera-Cruz" (SG CC3, £1,000) crowned circle and red
manuscript "1/-" 1s prepaid rating, "Vera Cruz, 1849 SP 15" double-arc datestamp on front and reverse, Vera Cruz (9.15) transit backstamp, carried as endorsed by RMSP Severn from Vera Cruz Sep. 16th to Mobile arriving Sep. 20th, blue
"Mobile Ala., Sep 21" cds and matching "Ship" in circle with "10" rating handstamp, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE USE FROM VERA CRUZ TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE ROYAL MAIL PACKET VIA MOBILE. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $600.00
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Mexico - 1856-1861 Hidalgo Issues
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Lot Description |
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2569 |
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4+2+3 |
Mexico, 1856, First Issue, 4r red, Guanajuato. In combination with 1856, 1r yellow + 2r yellow green, Guanajuato on folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, all tied by two
light strikes of 1856 Guanajuato cds's (Schatzkes 476); missing bottom flap, Very Fine, an attractive and scarce three-color franking. Scott No. 4+2+3; Estimate $250 - 350. (Image1)
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Est. $250-350
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2570 |
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5R |
Mexico, 1856, First Issue, 8r red lilac, defaced reproduction plate. Copper engraved printing plate showing a single very similar image of 1856-61, 8 reales issues, with
M.E.P.S.I. certificate stating that it is of unknown origin and not the original government plate as it differs from the original stamp, this plate does not appear to be the one used for common reprints or known forgeries, so maybe it was produced
for printing catalogs, albums or for training engravers, design shows a crossing line at center, includes two recent prints in black from the plate, Very Fine, a very unusual item that would be an interesting and eye-catching addition to a
specialized collection or exhibit, with 2020 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 5R; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
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2571 |
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9a |
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 4r black on yellow, Monterrey, horizontal bisect. Bottom portion of stamp, tied by boxed Monterrey date stamp (Schatzkes 860) on 1861 folded letter
sheet to San Luis Potosi, Very Fine and choice, one of the finest of the six examples recorded from this district, with 2019 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 9a; Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)
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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
2572 |
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10 |
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 4r dull rose on yellow, Orizava. Bold Orizava boxed date stamp (Schatzkes 1090), full margins, barest discoloration from paper adhesion on reverse,
still Very Fine, very few sent (NF $350), with 2018 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 10; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
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2573 |
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10a |
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 4r Dull Rose on Yellow, Horizontal Bisect, Queretaro. Bottom portion of stamp on fresh 1863 folded letter sheet to Irapuato, tied by clear Queretaro
oval handstamp (Schatzkes 1264), Very Fine and choice, only a few 4r dull rose on yellow bisects are known from this district, with 2009 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 10a; $950; Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)
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Scott $950 Est. $400-600
SOLD for $575.00
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2574 |
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11b |
Mexico, 1861, Second Issue, 8r black on red brown, quadrisect, Zacatecas. Lower right portion of stamp, tied by Zacatecas straight line handstamp (Schatzkes 1849) on fresh 1861
folded letter sheet to Guadalajara, Very Fine and choice, with 2017 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 11b; Estimate $150 - 200.
(Image1)
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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
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2575 |
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14R |
Mexico, 1864, Hidalgo ("Juarez" Issue) (blank value tablet) defaced reproduction plate. Steel engraved printing plate showing a single very similar image of the essays without
denomination of the 1864 Hidalgo issue, with M.E.P.S.I. certificate stating that it is of unknown origin and not the original A.B.N.Co. plates which printed the original stamp, this plate does not appear to be the one used for known forgeries, so
maybe it was produced for printing catalogs, albums, training engravers or advertising, design shows a crossing line at center, includes four recent prints in black from the plate, Very Fine, a very unusual item that would be an interesting
and eye-catching addition to a specialized collection or exhibit, with 2020 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 14R; Estimate $750 - 1,000.
(Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
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Mexico - 1866 Emperor Maximilian
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Symbol |
CatNo. |
Lot Description |
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2576 |
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34R |
Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 50c defaced reproduction plate. Steel engraved printing plate showing a single very similar image of 50c Maximilian engraved issue,
with M.E.P.S.I. certificate stating that it is of unknown origin and not the original government plate which printed the original stamp, plate does not appear to be the one used for known forgeries, so maybe it was produced for printing catalogs,
albums or training engravers, design shows a crossing line at center, includes one recent print in black from the plate, Very Fine, a very unusual item that would be an interesting and eye-catching addition to a specialized collection or
exhibit, with 2020 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 34R; Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)
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Est. $750-1,000
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Mexico - 1867-68 Hidalgo Issues
LotNo. |
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Lot Description |
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2577 |
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35 |
Mexico, 1867, Gothic "Mexico", ½r black on buff. O.g., never hinged, margins mostly large to touching at left, clear bold overprint and exceptional freshness, Very
Fine, almost unheard of in never hinged condition, with 2020 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott No. 35; $2,500 for hinged.
AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE 1867 ½R HIDALGO WITH GOTHIC "MEXICO" ISSUE IN NEVER HINGED CONDITION. (Image1)
Get Market Data for [Mexico 35] |
Scott $2,500 for hinged
SOLD for $2,300.00
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2578 |
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46P |
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, imperf), 6c black on buff, plate proof. Cons 01-68 trial overprint, complete sheet of 50, without gum, security pen cancel; central tear at
top affecting a couple stamp and some creasing, otherwise Very Fine, probably unique. Scott No. 46P; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)
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Est. $1,500-2,000
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2579 |
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52 |
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 6c black on buff, Mexico. Cons 1-68, Tacubya sub-office overprint, o.g., F.-V.F., only 200 sent. Scott No.
52; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $425.00
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2580 |
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54 |
Mexico, 1868, Hidalgo (thin figures, perforated), 25c blue on pink, Acapulco. Cons 25-68, tied by Acapulco oval handstamp (Schatzkes 4) on folded letter to Oaxaca, Very
Fine. Scott No. 54; Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)
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Est. $150-200
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