Losnr. 4197 - 191.-195. Auktion
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Losnr. : 4197 Mexiko
Guanajuato 4 r. black on yellow, vertically bisected and 2 r. black on rose, vertically bisected; used on famous 1861 cover from Guanajuato to Mexico City to pay the 3 reales rate; tied by circular FRANCO / GUANAJUATO datestamp (Schatzkes fig. 476) in blue (May 4). Both stamps are from the first delivery of the 1861 issue to Guanajuato (2'070 of the 2 reales, 660 of the 4 reales) as by this date all the 1 real stamps had also run out (just 1'073 were sent), thus the 4 reales remaining were bisected to 'save' the few remaining 2 reales values. A truly exceptional and wonderful cover in the foremost quality - possibly the most attractive 'Split' cover known. Cert. Jaretzky (1983).
Provenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70 (May 1984) lot 3275.Ausruf : 5.000 CHFZuschlag : 5.000 CHF