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Lot# 4065 - 191-195 Auction

  • Lot# : 4065 Mexico

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    Maravatio 2 r. green, a vertically bisected example used on cover to Morelia tied by straight line FRANCA handstamp (Schatzkes unlisted) with oval framed TZINAPE- / QUARO handstamp (Schatzkes fig. 729) in black alongside. Fine Eagle cachet of the Sub-Prefect's Office at left, a superb and most attractive cover, the use of bisects on Official covers being extremely rare. Cert. Jaretzky (1986).

    Provenance: Bill Shelton (Feb 1985) lot 1815.

    Note: A very similar cover was in the Mazepa collection (lot 5605).
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold