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Lot# 874 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 874 Mexico

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    Colima 1861: 4 r. black on yellow, a vertically bisected example, left half, used as 2 reales on May 1861 cover to Guadalajara, tied by bold strike of oval framed "FRANQUEADO / EN / COLIMA" handstamp in black (Schatzkes fig. 178). Top margin just touched by light file fold but a delightful and scarce early usage. Cert. Jaretzky (1983) Scott = $ 190. rnrnProvenance: Collection Mondolfo, Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3289.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold