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  • Lot# : 4032 Mexico

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    Guanajuato 1 r. yellow, vertically bisected example used on cover front from Irapuato to Guanajuato, cancelled by framed YRAPUATO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 494) in black. The stamp with horizontal scissor cut in margin only at base. Whilst the adhesive is not tied at left, the piece is of excellent provenance and is mentioned by Josling (signed Lea at top). A great rarity of Mexican philately. Cert. Jaretzky (1986), Mepsi (1988) Scott = $ 10'000.

    Provenance: Collection Roberto Garcia Larranaga (Nov 1957) lot 5.
                            Collection Maurice Burrus (April 1964) lot 43.
                            Collection Albert Quast, London (Dec 1968) lot 120.
                            Köhler sale 229 (Feb 1980) lot 6023.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold