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Lot# 4111 - 191-195 Auction

  • Lot# : 4111 Mexico

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    Campeche 8 r. red-lilac, a fine horizontal pair, single 2 r. in close to the emerald shade and 1 r. yellow affected by file fold, all with District name overprints in red applied once the adhesives were on the cover, cancelled on attractive cover front to Merida by 'Clef' handstamps (Schatzkes fig. 58) in red. A rare 19 reales franking with the corresponding '19.' handstamp in red on flap folded over for better Exhibit display. Just 720 of the 8 reales were invoiced to Campeche of which 192 were returned. A wonderful and unique cover. Cert. Jaretzky (1986).
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF