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Lot# 884 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 884 Mexico

    Vera Cruz 1861: 1 r. black on green, a rare block of four, used out of District on 1861 entire letter to Puebla tied by two strikes of circular "FRANQUEADO / JALAPA" datestamps (Oct 17) in black (Schatzkes fig. 596). Light crease at top with third stamp in block showing District overprint doubled. Blocks of four of the classic issues of Mexico on letter are of extreme rarity. Signed Jaretzky.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 70, March 1984, lot 3264.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF